By Shannon Lukens.
The annual meeting of the Northwest Colorado Development Council and the Northwest Colorado Innovation Center was Wednesday night at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Routt County Commissioner Tim Redmond says the group brings together leaders from throughout Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties to work together.
“We’re all facing this threat from the closing of coal mines and our power plants, which if you look at NW Colorado, is 22% of our gross domestic product, and it’s also our highest-playing jobs. So I feel that we will work toward protecting our community and helping them improve their quality of life by bringing in high-quality replacement jobs.”
Speakers also included Craig Mayor Chris Nichols, Hayden Mayor Ryan Banks, and State Senator Dylan Roberts.
The council report said development projects could generate 443 new jobs in Northwest Colorado with $4.5 billion in capital investment.
It was also announced that AT&T donated 185 laptops to be distributed to entrepreneurs, small business owners, families and students.
Full soundbite from Commissioner Redmond:
The new community mural.
The newly remodeled Walmart in Craig is celebrating today, with the official unveiling at 10 a.m. of the new look for the Walmart Supercenter. Twenty-five stores in Colorado were remodeled including the 99,000-square-foot Craig Supercenter, which was built back in 2007.
Photos courtesy Wyn Scherar.
The 2nd Annual Fire in the Hole Golf Tournament was Thursday at Haymaker Golf Course. The tournament raises money for First Responders in Routt County and is hosted by the Routt First Responders Foundation. For more information: https://rfrfgolf.com/
Tonight and Saturday is the fall concert for the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Ernest Richardson. The theme is “A River Runs Through It,” and it’s at Strings Music Pavilion.
Steamboat Art Museum is hosting a reception from 5-8 p.m. tonight of all of the Plein Air Art painted this week. That’s at 8th and Oak.
The Fall Fest for Colorado Northwestern Community College in Craig is from 3-7 p.m. today. It’s also Walter, the Dinosaur’s, Homecoming. There music and a free BBQ dinner and lots of fun and games for the kids on the campus.
Saturday…
A Fall Consignment Auction is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. This is at the R.T. Claypoole Auction Service yard, at 1430 N. Yampa Ave., in Craig. Consignments are being accepted through Sept. 26. Call 970-756-9353, or find out more at RTClaypoolAuction.com
The Senior Social Center in Craig invites all for the annual “Better with Age Art Show & Wine Tasting: Fine Wine. Fine Food. Fine Art.” It’s from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Yampa Building, 775 Yampa Ave. in Craig.
The event brings the community together in support of the programs offered for older adults in Northwest Colorado. Enjoy wines from local distributors, charcuterie boards, decadent desserts, live music, and one-of-a-kind art from Northwest Colorado artists, available through both silent and live auction.
The Senior Social Center is a vibrant community hub for aging adults to support their activities, independence, and provide them with a sense of purpose and connection. Funding helps keep these programs going for seniors, and help with resources such as Medicare counseling, outreach to homebound seniors, fun and games, a full gym, and more.
Table sponsorships are available. Questions? Call 970-326-3188, or email executivedirector@seniorsocialcenter.org
Hayden Heritage Center presents Echoes of the Past, their annual fundraiser. There are three times, of 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. This is a tour of the Hayden Cemetery while meeting characters from Hayden’s historic past. You’ll ride on a horse-drawn wagon from the Haven Community Center to the cemetery, and it includes a chili dinner. Cost is $25. Reserve your tickets now and find out more at HaydenHeritageCenter.org This tour is not a scary tour but it is not recommended for young children or for those who are not comfortable being in a cemetery after dark.
The community is invited to a Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Howelsen Rodeo Grounds, hosted by Steamboat Montessori. It will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. There will be pumpkins, food and activities as well as free games and a scavenger hunt. There will also be games and hay rides in the arena. Cash or venmo accepted for payment for some of the fun.
The Steamboat Stampede 19u Girls Hockey Team has their annual “Stick it to Cancer” hockey scrimmage Saturday. The puck drops around 2 p.m. at Howelsen Ice Arena. The game is a scrimmage between the 19U Steamboat girls and the 19U Mountain Select girls, and the game is free. Come dressed in pink and you may win a prize for best costume.
Sunday…
Yampatika’s Fall Fest is from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, at Torian Plum Plaza at the base of Steamboat Resort. Admission and parking is free and restaurants will be open. Enjoy crafts and games, a free pumpkin patch, face painting a bake sale and more.
St. Michael Catholic Church is celebrating 100 years with a Centennial Celebration. All are invited. There is a mass at 10 a.m. Sunday with lunch right afterwards. St. Michael’s Church is at 678 School Street in Craig.
Auditions for the Broadway musical, “She Loves Me,” are from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, and 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Where: Wildhorse Cinemas and Arts, Wildhorse Plaza, Take 5 Theatre
This is open to anyone 14 years old or older. Plan on singing for the audition, and bring accompaniment music that can be played on a speaker at the audition. The performance is presented by Steamboat Springs Actor’s Studio in partnership with Undiscovered Earth. Performances are Dec. 11-14 at Wildhorse Cinema.
Today is the Homecoming Parade for students at Steamboat Springs High School. It starts at 2:15 p.m. The route is 4th Street to Oak Street to 9th Street to Pine Street and back to the high school.
The Sailors host the Summit Tigers tonight at 7 p.m. for Homecoming. There’s a tailgate party before the game on the front lawn of the high school. Then the Homecoming Dance is Saturday night at the base of Steamboat Resort.
The Steamboat Sailor Boys Soccer team has a home game on Saturday. It’s at 11 a.m. against Battle Mountain.
The Sailors Boys Tennis team has two matches Saturday at the Steamboat Tennis Center, against Vail Christian and Rocky Mountain.
The Moffat County Bulldogs football team travels to Meeker tonight to play the Cowboys.
The Moffat County Bulldogs Cross Country team is hosting an invitational meet on Saturday morning at Loudy-Simpson Park. The Steamboat Sailors and SoRoCo Rams will be there.
The Lady Bulldogs Softball team hosts Cedaredge on Saturday in Craig. (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
The Hayden Tigers football team hosts Lake County tonight at 7 p.m. The Hayden Girls Volleyball Team is in Meeker for a match today and is at home with a 1 p.m. match against Olathe on Saturday.
SoRoCo Rams Football has a bye this weekend.
The SoRoCo Girls Volleyball Team hosts North Park tonight.