By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.
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United Way of the Yampa Valley says Wednesday’s Day of Caring had close to 400 volunteers helping with projects throughout Routt and Moffat counties. The annual Day of Caring is organized every spring by United Way of the Yampa Valley, which thanked everyone on their Facebook page for showing up to support so many local nonprofits in the Yampa Valley.
The Steamboat Springs Farmers Market starts June 6. Lisa Popovich with Main Street Steamboat Springs says volunteers are needed.
“Everything that we do at the market is all volunteer driven so we could use a lot of help on Saturdays down at the market so maybe you could join us. We’re kind of fun.”
You don’t have to volunteer every Saturday. There’s a list and you can sign up for what works for you, at MainStreetSteamboat.com
Also, Sidewalk Sales are this weekend.
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers is the subject of the next Community Conversations at Memorial Regional Health in Craig. All are invited at noon on Thursday, May 21, in the MRH Conference Rooms. Angel Hoffman is the Director of Community Engagement for Northern Colorado Alzheimer’s Association, and will lead the discussion.
In Hayden Wednesday, Hayden Valley Middle School 6th grader Zane Haight was recognized for creating this year’s “I Voted!” sticker. He received a certificate of recognition from Routt County Clerk and Recorder Jenny Thomas.
In the presentation, Thomas said, “Voting is one of the most important ways people can have a voice and help shape the future. But every election also has something fun and memorable, the ‘I Voted’ sticker. It’s a small sticker with a big meaning. People wear it proudly because it represents participation, responsibility, and community.
This year, we asked students to help design our county’s new ‘I Voted’ sticker, and the response was incredible. We saw so much imagination, talent, and thoughtfulness from young people who care about their community.
One design stood out for its creativity, originality, and the message it represents. This student created something that thousands of voters will see and wear proudly during future elections. That’s a pretty amazing accomplishment, especially for a 6th grader.
Please join me in congratulating our winner, Zane Haight, for designing the county’s new ‘I Voted’ sticker! bCongratulations! Your artwork will now become part of our county’s elections and a reminder that every voice matters.”
Today is the last day of school for students in the South Routt School District, and for the Hayden Tigers, and the kids in Moffat County, except for kindergarteners.
From Hayden, this morning is 5th grade promotion day to middle school and 6th grade orientation.
Third grade AG Day was supposed to be today in Routt County, but it has been postponed because of the weather.
The Steamboat Springs School District is holding a Bargaining Meeting. It’s at 4:30 p.m. today at Sleeping Giant School.
Hayden Town Council meets at 5:30 p.m. tonight. The Hayden Municipal Housing Authority meets at 7 p.m. tonight.
Local veterans are putting flags on the graves of veterans at the Steamboat Cemetery at 5:30 p.m. today. They’ll also be practicing the Memorial Day service, which is at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 25.
On Memorial Day on Monday, there are Memorial Day services in Craig, Steamboat Springs, Yampa, Oak Creek, and Hayden. Hours and information is in the link below.
More on the Story — Memorial Day Services in Northwest Colorado
Grand Old West Days gets going tonight at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig. The Brown’s Amusement Carnival is back in town. Friday is the first round of the Colorado High School and Middle School Rodeo Championships. The full schedule is at GrandOldWestDays.com
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Events Calendar on our website.
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