By Shannon Lukens.
Screamboat is back from the dead but with a few changes.
Instead of being at Colorado Mountain College, the very scary Screamboat Haunted House will be at the old McKnight’s Irish Pub in Wildhorse Plaza.
Ric MacNeil is the owner and mastermind behind the chillingly scary and frightening Screamboat Haunted House.
“It is going to be scarier than ever before. We’re excited to bring this back and just give the community a fun night out for Halloween.”
There will be over 15 rooms with over 20 animatronics and animations, with live scare actors in front of the building. Screamboat this year will be October 24, 25, 26 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and then the following weekend of Oct. 30, 31, and Nov. 1 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Hours are 6-10 p.m. Screamboat is not recommended for young children, and it is suggested that any children or young teenagers come with a parent and at a parent’s discretion. There will be one hour at 5 p.m. on one day where the lights will be on for people and maybe younger children to take a less-scary tour. The cost us $27 per person. Details are being finalized for donations to certain local nonprofits. Screamboat was on the campus of Colorado Mountain College for 24 years. It was not held there last year.
Video of a scary Screamboat Skeleton
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Ballots for the November election should be arriving in home mailboxes Friday.
Connections 4 Kids is hosting the Northwest Colorado Early Childhood Conference in Craig Friday, with over 100 early childhood professionals from Meeker, Rangely, Craig, Hayden, Steamboat, and North and South Routt County.
Chili Challenge winners from SoRoCo High School Wednesday night are Principal Dave Grabowski for Red Chili, Rachel Geist Himmerite for Green Chili, and school bus driver Sonja Clyncke for specialty chili.
The annual Smartwool Sample Sale is Friday, Oct. 10. You must have registered for a one-hour shopping slot or open shopping is from 4-5 p.m. Most items are men’s and women’s mediums. The sale is in Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill. The event is hosted by Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. LINK to Register
High school students are invited to a Beetlejuice Movie Night at Wildhorse Cinema Friday night, presented by Partners for Youth and Steamboat Springs Teen Council. Questions? Email Sarah@PartnersYouth.org or text 970-819-1202.
The Boys & Girls Club in Steamboat Springs has a free movie night at the gym tonight, starting at 7 p.m.
There is a Free Veterinary Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 11. It’s at Cook Subaru, at 1955 Curve Court. The ASPCA has provided a $4,000 grant to help provide free services to 100 pets in Northwest Colorado, including vaccinations and microchipping. The clinic is on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 100 animals. More information
The cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show is playing at 7 p.m. Saturday night at Bud Werner Library, hosted by Yampa Valley Pride.
In Craig, the Fall Craft and Vendor Show is at Centennial Mall in Craig, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 10-12. It’s from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and then 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Stop by to see booths from local artists and grab a snack from food vendors. For more information, contact Dawn Bevel at 970-714-1414.
GroupGives of the Yampa Valley is coordinating their annual Coat Drive. They’re collecting “like new” winter coats for LiftUp, which will later be distributed to those who need some extra winter warmth. Look for GroupGives vans in the parking lot at Natural Grocers, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 11.
Fall Fest is back for another year at North Routt Community Charter School. The fun is from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the school in North Routt. There will be a pumpkin patch, food and games, music, and camels at a petting zoo. All proceeds go to North Routt Community Charter Preschool.
The Routt Pumpkin Fest is Oct. 11-12, at Warhorse Ranch. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, hayride, hay maze, pony rides, a BBQ, live music, and lots of fun and games for the kids. It’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a benefit for Warhorse Ranch, 21850 County Road 56, Steamboat Springs. Tickets are available at RouttPumpkinFest.com
Friends of the Yampa presents their annual Big Snow Bash fundraiser. It’s from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Old Town Pub. The band is, “A Brother’s Fountain.” Tickets are $35 for FOTY members and $40 for nonmembers, and they are still available. Members can purchase up to two tickets at the discounted ticket price and receive a door prize ticket upon entry. The online auction portion of the fundraiser is underway and runs through noon on Sunday, Oct. 12. The auction features generous donations including rafting trips, outdoor gear, guided fishing trips, local goods and more! Local artists have even painted custom ammo cans. Preview the auction items here: 32auctions.com/BSB25 and get ready to start bidding. Purchase tickets here
Join the fun for the “Best Day Ever” party on Oct. 12, at Mountain Tap. This is the celebration of Pete Van De Carr, and the launch of the Best Day Ever Fund, set up in memory of Pete. It is to help youth have their own best day ever. There will be live music throughout the evening with door prizes and more. It’s from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
SPORTS…
It’s Homecoming tonight for SoRoCo High School. The Rams Girls volleyball team plays at 5 p.m. and the varsity football team plays at 7 p.m., both against West Grand.
The Moffat County Bulldogs are away with a game against the Aspen Skiers at 7 p.m. We’ll be there. Listen to the game on KRAI FM.
The Moffat County Girls Softball team hosts Resurrection Christian at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday in Craig.
The Moffat County and Steamboat Sailors Cross Country teams head to Grand Junction today for a meet at Lincoln Park.
The Steamboat Sailors Football Team is headed to Buena Vista to play the undefeated Demons on Saturday. The game starts at 1 p.m. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM and watch through our website.
The Steamboat girls volleyball team hosts Delta at 1 p.m. Saturday and the Boys Soccer team travels to Fruita-Monument.
Three Steamboat Springs tennis players qualified for state at a 4A tournament in Grand Junction Thursday. They are Ibrokhim Nuriddinov, Preston Gautreaux, and Matthew MacEntee.
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The Hayden football and volleyball teams are in Rangely tonight.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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