By Shannon Lukens.
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council has been renamed. As of Thursday, Oct. 23, it is the Western Resilience Center, to serve as a resource for Western Slope communities in the Yampa Valley. Executive Director Michelle Stewart says there is a lot of excitement because it increases and clarifies the work that is being done now and in the future, to protect the people and places we care about.
“Our name change to Western Resilience Center drives home our mission and the urgent need for all of us to work together to insure that our communities and our natural environments continue to thrive under the rapidly changing, resource limited conditions, wrought by a changing climate.”
More information is at WesternResilience.org
More on the Story — YVSC is renaming to Western Resilience Center
LiftUP of Routt County has started a campaign to get 700 turkeys and 700 hams to give to families in Routt County for the upcoming holiday season. Here’s LiftUp Executive Director Sue Fegelein.
“We’re so grateful for the support of our community. Right now, we’re trying to gather 700 hams and 700 turkeys for the holidays. So please bring them in so our clients can get the protein that they want and need for themselves and their families this holiday season.”
Bring your meat donations in to LiftUp, or drop by a donation, in person or online at LiftUp.org.
Donate and Support LiftUp of Routt County
LiftUp of Routt County has also received a $50,000 grant for their Housing Needs Fund, from Wells Fargo.
Organizers of the Run Rabbit Run 50- and 100-Mile Run have announced the event awarded $100,000 in prize money, and donated $82,000 to local non-profits. Run Rabbit Run was in September.
Steamboat Springs Middle School presents Annie, Jr. Fifty-two students are involved, whether on-stage or with the support crew. Wilder DeBoom is an 8th grader who plays Annie.
“People should come to see Annie because we worked really hard in the show, and I know you’re going to like it, so please come and it will be a good time.”
The show is at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24, and noon on Saturday, Oct. 25. Tickets are free but must be reserved and picked up through the middle school office. The Director of Annie Jr. is Kendra DeMicco-Lovins. The Music Director is James Knapp.
There are a lot of pictures from dress rehearsal on the Steamboat Radio Facebook page.
More on the Story – Annie Jr. takes the stage at Steamboat Springs Middle School
A couple of events Thursday night…
The Hayden Halloween Party is at 6:30 p.m., at the Hayden Center, 495 W. Jefferson Ave. It’s a spooky celebration for ages 12-18, hosted by Hayden Youth Action Council and Queer Futures. Activities include a pumpkin painting contest, best costume, and a free showing of “A Quiet Place,” at 7:15 p.m. The event is free and includes snacks, drinks and fun giveaways. Questions? Text 970-819-1202 or email: sarah@partnersyouth.org Come dressed to impress and ready for frightful fun! 🦇 🕷️🤩 — in Hayden.
The author of “Bicycling with Butterflies,” is speaking at CMC on Thursday. Sara Dykman rode over 10,000 miles on a bike, following the migration of monarch butterflies. Her book has been chosen as the CMC Common Reader for 2025. She’ll be speaking at 6 p.m. on the Steamboat Springs campus of CMC. Free books are available at libraries and CMC locations https://coloradomtn.edu/community-partnerships/common-reader/#book-copies, and are for sale at local bookstores. For more information, visit coloradomtn.edu/common-reader or call 800-621-8559.
Moffat County residents are invited to “Join the Conversation,” about living, working, and playing outdoors in Moffat County and Northwest Colorado. This is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the CNCC Library, 2801 W. 9th Street. The event is hosted by Northwest Colorado Outdoors and Colorado Northwestern Community College.
The Steamboat Sailors Cross Country Team has regionals today at Siena Valley Club in Gypsum, hosted by Eagle Valley High School.
The SoRoCo Rams Cross Country Team has an away meet today against Caprock Academy.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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