This July, the City of Sterling Residents are invited to a Play Date with the Parks, Library, and Recreation Department. Summer is here, which means it is time to get your play on. This July, discover the power of play with the Parks, Library, and Recreation as they celebrate Park and Recreation Month. Family Bike Nights, Disc Golf Day, and Movie Night at the Rec. Center! The PLR Department will Celebrate Park and Recreation Month through these ( and more!) activities in the month of July: 4-Week Fitness Challenge, Family Biking Thursdays, Walking Wednesdays, Play in the Park ( Prairie Park the 20th). NRPA is celebrating the month by hosting a weekly contest encouraging people to show them why play is so important in their lives. Visit www.nrpa.org/july for more information on how to participate. Entries can be submitted via the hashtag #NRPAPlaychallenge. NRPA also encourages all people that support parks and recreation to share why they thing play is so important with the hashtag #PlayOnJuly. To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit the Parks, Library, and Recreation Facebook page www.facebook.com/sterlingcoparkslibraryrecreation and www.nrpa.org/july .
JOIN US AT EAST MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY IN BRUSH ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH
AT 3:30 PM FOR OUR FUN ROTATION STATION SUMMER READING PROGRAM. PATRONS
OF ALL AGES CAN GO TO THE PETTING ZOO, SEE THE CITY VEHICLES AND DO
LEATHER CRAFTS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
Don't wait till the last minute! Sign up for the SRP Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 19th from 10 am to 2 pm. Sign up at: https://donors.bonfils.org/, the site code is B194. Or call 1-800-365-0006 ext 2 for an appointment. This is also a Battle of the Badges donation, so cast your vote for Team Fire or Team Law! Help save a life with your donation!
The Sedgwick County Wrestling Camp will be held on July 22nd at Revere High School in Ovid for grades K through 12. Registration is $25 and will begin at 9am, with wrestling instruction starting at 10am and the camp will go until 4pm. Concessions will be provided throughout camp and lunch will also be available. Contact Coach Todd Harrington @ 970-520-9017 for more information.
Dates for the 2017 South Platte Youth Football registraion dates are:
Final Registration: Sunday, July 23rd from 4PM-7PM
Registration will be held behind Sterling High School near the football practice field. Cost is $90 per player. The registration form is available online at http://www.spyfl.com. Please fill out the 2017 form located on this website, print it out, and bring it with you to the registration. Late registrations will be accepted through July 28th for a fee of $105 per player. Absolutely no registrations after this date.
The Holyoke Dragons Wrestling Camp will be July 24th & 25th at Holyoke High School from 9am-4pm (bring own lunch). The camp will feature NJC Head Coach Derrick Nelson. Open to ages 10 and older. Pre-registration is $60 (due by July 20th) or $65 at the door. Any questions contact Mallory Garrettt (970-580-2428) or Andrew Colglazier (970-520-1618).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE EAST MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY IN
BRUSH, IS OUR FINAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM. AT OUR BLOW-OUT THERE WILL
BE FREE FOOD, PRIZES, AND A MOVIE. THIS IS A FUN TIME TO RELAX AND
ENJOY THE COMPANY OF ALL YOUR FELLOW SUMMER READING PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
Re-1 Valley School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program through July 27th. Meals will be provided at Sagebrush Pavilion at Prairie Park, 808 Elm St. in Sterling from 11AM to 12:30PM. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge. For more information, contact Kay at 970-522-0792 ext 1254 or email wernsmank@re1valleyschools.org
The next session of the Fort Morgan Police Department’s “Coffee With a Cop” program will be held at the new “Pop Up Community Center” at 218 Main St. July 27 from 4 to 5 p.m.hosted by FMPD Sgt. Doug Schossow. The informal Coffee With a Cop meetings offer a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions, and also learn more about the police department’s work in Fort Morgan’s neighborhoods.There is no agenda for the Coffee With a Cop sessions, just an opportunity for citizens to visit with law enforcement officers, ask questions and voice opinions.
The River City Cruisers Car Show will be on July 29th from 8 am to 3 pm at Rainbow Park in Wray.
It's not too late to sign up for the Logan County Extension Center scavenger hunt! We are extending the deadline. You can sign up anytime before the hunt ends. All pictures are due July 30th. Call (970) 522-3200 to sign up or stop by the extension office and we will email you the scavenger hunt directions. We have a lot of adult prizes. We have two teams right now, but we are looking for more because there are many awesome prizes to win! Come join the fun
The City of Fort Morgan Recreation Department will be hosting a new Men’s Softball League this summer for players age 16 and above. Teams must have at least 10 players and a maximum of 16. The cost is $250 per team for early bird registration (deadline July 28) and $275 for the late registration fee (deadline Aug. 4). The league will begin play on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Riverside Park. The number of teams registered will determine the schedule. After the regular season is over, a seeded tournament will be held based on the season results. For more information or questions, contact the Recreation Department at (970) 542-3921.
The Fort Morgan Recreation Department is taking registrations now for a Co-Ed Adult Sand Volleyball League. Games will be held at the Riverside Park sand volleyball courts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights throughout the month of August. The first games are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 2. Players must be at least 16 years of age, and teams must have at least six players with a minimum of two women per team. The cost is $120 per team for the season. The Early Bird registration deadline is July 21, and the final late registration deadline will be July 28 for a fee of $135. Register online at www.cityoffortmorgan.com/recreation or in person at the Armory Recreation Center (528 State St). For more information, call the Recreation Department at 970-542-3921.
Nominations for the USDA Logan County Committee Elections close on August 1st. Request nomination forms from the local USDA Service Center or obtain online at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.
The Yuma Police will be participating in National Night Out...designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for police-community partnerships. The Police Department will be hosting a block party which will include a bike rodeo for kids as well as bike inspections and registration for dogs through the city. All businesses are welcomed and encouraged to be involved by having a booth or perhaps donating items. The event is August 1st from 5pm-8pm on Buffalo Street. Please contact Curtis Witte (c.witte@yumacolo.org) or Chief Lynch (j.lynch@yumacolo.org) to participate in this great event!
CHEYENNE, Wyo.- The Cheyenne Veteran Affairs Medical Center will conduct its annual “No Veteran Dies Alone” training on Thursdays, beginning Aug. 3 through Sept. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium, located at 2360 East Pershing Blvd., in Cheyenne. Those interested in participating in this training should contact the Cheyenne VA Medical Center’s Voluntary Services at 307-778-7317 or Chaplain Services at 307-778-7377.
Morgan County Youth TRIathlon, Saturday August 12, 2017, 8:00 AM Start.
Morgan Marlins Swim Team and the City of Brush Recreation Department are hosting a youth triathlon at Brush Memorial Park, Brush Colorado.
Registration Fee: $35.00 before August 7, 2017 and $50.00 after August 7, 2017
Two age and distance divisions:
Minnows (11 and Under)
100 yard swim, 4 mile bike, 0.5 mile run
Marlins (12 and Over)
200 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run
The top 3 boys and girls finishers in each division will receive awards.
Registered race participants will receive a swag bag and the event will be professionally timed.
Register at: www.mcjammst.org
Email questions to: morganmarlins@gmail.com
Proceeds will benefit the Morgan Marlin Swim Team, a seasonal swim team serving local youth for over 20 years.
Holyoke Emergency Medical Services is hosting an 18 hole, 4 person scramble golf tournament on August 19th at the Holyoke Golf Club with an 8AM start. $300 per team ($75 per player) includes golf fees, door prizes, lunch, 2 drink tickets, and chances to win great prizes. All proceeds go to the Holyoke EMS Paramedic Scholarship and uniforms.
Centennial Mental Health is holding their Take Back the Night event on Tuesday, August 22nd at NJC campus from 6PM to 9PM.
Votes are now being accepted by Baby Bear Hugs of Morgan County for the Sweetest Baby / Toddler Contest. Every penny equals one vote. The contest will close August 25, and the babies’ jars containing the most votes will be awarded first, second, and third place prize baskets. The prize baskets contain generous gifts from area businesses. Winners will be notified by telephone and results will be announced in local media. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support Baby Bear Hugs, which provides free parenting education services to families with children ages 0-3. Contest sponsors include Ehrlich Toyota, Murdoch’s, Arby’s, Bank of Colorado, Cables, Dairy Queen, Home Plate, Hometown Auto and Hardware, J.D. Construction Korf Continental, Long Meadow Game Resort, The Mav, Taco John’s, and Walmart. For more information call 970-867-4847.
The City of Fort Morgan will pay up to half of the cost to fix eligible sidewalks in disrepair, as long as budgeted funds last. To find out more about the City’s sidewalk replacement program, go to www.cityoffortmorgan.com and check out the sidewalk replacement application and program policy under the Building Department page. Applications for the program are accepted at the building department office, located at 710 East Railroad Ave. For more information contact Streets Superintendent Jim Willis at 542-3987 or jim.willis@cityoffortmorgan.com.
A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at the Fort Morgan Public Library at 414 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701. Please contact the Fort Morgan Library at (970) 542-4000 to be added to the sign-up sheet.
JOIN US AT EAST MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY IN BRUSH ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH
AT 3:30 PM FOR OUR FUN ROTATION STATION SUMMER READING PROGRAM. PATRONS
OF ALL AGES CAN GO TO THE PETTING ZOO, SEE THE CITY VEHICLES AND DO
LEATHER CRAFTS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
Don't wait till the last minute! Sign up for the SRP Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 19th from 10 am to 2 pm. Sign up at: https://donors.bonfils.org/, the site code is B194. Or call 1-800-365-0006 ext 2 for an appointment. This is also a Battle of the Badges donation, so cast your vote for Team Fire or Team Law! Help save a life with your donation!
The Sedgwick County Wrestling Camp will be held on July 22nd at Revere High School in Ovid for grades K through 12. Registration is $25 and will begin at 9am, with wrestling instruction starting at 10am and the camp will go until 4pm. Concessions will be provided throughout camp and lunch will also be available. Contact Coach Todd Harrington @ 970-520-9017 for more information.
Dates for the 2017 South Platte Youth Football registraion dates are:
Final Registration: Sunday, July 23rd from 4PM-7PM
Registration will be held behind Sterling High School near the football practice field. Cost is $90 per player. The registration form is available online at http://www.spyfl.com. Please fill out the 2017 form located on this website, print it out, and bring it with you to the registration. Late registrations will be accepted through July 28th for a fee of $105 per player. Absolutely no registrations after this date.
The Holyoke Dragons Wrestling Camp will be July 24th & 25th at Holyoke High School from 9am-4pm (bring own lunch). The camp will feature NJC Head Coach Derrick Nelson. Open to ages 10 and older. Pre-registration is $60 (due by July 20th) or $65 at the door. Any questions contact Mallory Garrettt (970-580-2428) or Andrew Colglazier (970-520-1618).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE EAST MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY IN
BRUSH, IS OUR FINAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM. AT OUR BLOW-OUT THERE WILL
BE FREE FOOD, PRIZES, AND A MOVIE. THIS IS A FUN TIME TO RELAX AND
ENJOY THE COMPANY OF ALL YOUR FELLOW SUMMER READING PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
Re-1 Valley School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program through July 27th. Meals will be provided at Sagebrush Pavilion at Prairie Park, 808 Elm St. in Sterling from 11AM to 12:30PM. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge. For more information, contact Kay at 970-522-0792 ext 1254 or email wernsmank@re1valleyschools.org
The next session of the Fort Morgan Police Department’s “Coffee With a Cop” program will be held at the new “Pop Up Community Center” at 218 Main St. July 27 from 4 to 5 p.m.hosted by FMPD Sgt. Doug Schossow. The informal Coffee With a Cop meetings offer a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions, and also learn more about the police department’s work in Fort Morgan’s neighborhoods.There is no agenda for the Coffee With a Cop sessions, just an opportunity for citizens to visit with law enforcement officers, ask questions and voice opinions.
The River City Cruisers Car Show will be on July 29th from 8 am to 3 pm at Rainbow Park in Wray.
It's not too late to sign up for the Logan County Extension Center scavenger hunt! We are extending the deadline. You can sign up anytime before the hunt ends. All pictures are due July 30th. Call (970) 522-3200 to sign up or stop by the extension office and we will email you the scavenger hunt directions. We have a lot of adult prizes. We have two teams right now, but we are looking for more because there are many awesome prizes to win! Come join the fun
The City of Fort Morgan Recreation Department will be hosting a new Men’s Softball League this summer for players age 16 and above. Teams must have at least 10 players and a maximum of 16. The cost is $250 per team for early bird registration (deadline July 28) and $275 for the late registration fee (deadline Aug. 4). The league will begin play on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Riverside Park. The number of teams registered will determine the schedule. After the regular season is over, a seeded tournament will be held based on the season results. For more information or questions, contact the Recreation Department at (970) 542-3921.
The Fort Morgan Recreation Department is taking registrations now for a Co-Ed Adult Sand Volleyball League. Games will be held at the Riverside Park sand volleyball courts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights throughout the month of August. The first games are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 2. Players must be at least 16 years of age, and teams must have at least six players with a minimum of two women per team. The cost is $120 per team for the season. The Early Bird registration deadline is July 21, and the final late registration deadline will be July 28 for a fee of $135. Register online at www.cityoffortmorgan.com/recreation or in person at the Armory Recreation Center (528 State St). For more information, call the Recreation Department at 970-542-3921.
Nominations for the USDA Logan County Committee Elections close on August 1st. Request nomination forms from the local USDA Service Center or obtain online at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.
The Yuma Police will be participating in National Night Out...designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for police-community partnerships. The Police Department will be hosting a block party which will include a bike rodeo for kids as well as bike inspections and registration for dogs through the city. All businesses are welcomed and encouraged to be involved by having a booth or perhaps donating items. The event is August 1st from 5pm-8pm on Buffalo Street. Please contact Curtis Witte (c.witte@yumacolo.org) or Chief Lynch (j.lynch@yumacolo.org) to participate in this great event!
CHEYENNE, Wyo.- The Cheyenne Veteran Affairs Medical Center will conduct its annual “No Veteran Dies Alone” training on Thursdays, beginning Aug. 3 through Sept. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the medical center’s auditorium, located at 2360 East Pershing Blvd., in Cheyenne. Those interested in participating in this training should contact the Cheyenne VA Medical Center’s Voluntary Services at 307-778-7317 or Chaplain Services at 307-778-7377.
Morgan County Youth TRIathlon, Saturday August 12, 2017, 8:00 AM Start.
Morgan Marlins Swim Team and the City of Brush Recreation Department are hosting a youth triathlon at Brush Memorial Park, Brush Colorado.
Registration Fee: $35.00 before August 7, 2017 and $50.00 after August 7, 2017
Two age and distance divisions:
Minnows (11 and Under)
100 yard swim, 4 mile bike, 0.5 mile run
Marlins (12 and Over)
200 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run
The top 3 boys and girls finishers in each division will receive awards.
Registered race participants will receive a swag bag and the event will be professionally timed.
Register at: www.mcjammst.org
Email questions to: morganmarlins@gmail.com
Proceeds will benefit the Morgan Marlin Swim Team, a seasonal swim team serving local youth for over 20 years.
Holyoke Emergency Medical Services is hosting an 18 hole, 4 person scramble golf tournament on August 19th at the Holyoke Golf Club with an 8AM start. $300 per team ($75 per player) includes golf fees, door prizes, lunch, 2 drink tickets, and chances to win great prizes. All proceeds go to the Holyoke EMS Paramedic Scholarship and uniforms.
Centennial Mental Health is holding their Take Back the Night event on Tuesday, August 22nd at NJC campus from 6PM to 9PM.
Votes are now being accepted by Baby Bear Hugs of Morgan County for the Sweetest Baby / Toddler Contest. Every penny equals one vote. The contest will close August 25, and the babies’ jars containing the most votes will be awarded first, second, and third place prize baskets. The prize baskets contain generous gifts from area businesses. Winners will be notified by telephone and results will be announced in local media. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support Baby Bear Hugs, which provides free parenting education services to families with children ages 0-3. Contest sponsors include Ehrlich Toyota, Murdoch’s, Arby’s, Bank of Colorado, Cables, Dairy Queen, Home Plate, Hometown Auto and Hardware, J.D. Construction Korf Continental, Long Meadow Game Resort, The Mav, Taco John’s, and Walmart. For more information call 970-867-4847.
The City of Fort Morgan will pay up to half of the cost to fix eligible sidewalks in disrepair, as long as budgeted funds last. To find out more about the City’s sidewalk replacement program, go to www.cityoffortmorgan.com and check out the sidewalk replacement application and program policy under the Building Department page. Applications for the program are accepted at the building department office, located at 710 East Railroad Ave. For more information contact Streets Superintendent Jim Willis at 542-3987 or jim.willis@cityoffortmorgan.com.
A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month at the Fort Morgan Public Library at 414 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701. Please contact the Fort Morgan Library at (970) 542-4000 to be added to the sign-up sheet.