One Morgan County will be holding Citizenship Classes Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am September 9 – November 11. Registration begins 9am the first day of class. Cost is $50 with books and materials included. Classes will be held at the Pop-Up Community Center, 218 Main St. in Fort Morgan. For questions call 970-370-2990 or visit www.onemorgancounty.org
A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM on September 11 at the Fort Morgan Public Library at 414 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders.Please contact the Fort Morgan Library at (970) 542-4000 to be added to the sign-up sheet.
Upcoming dates in 2017 are: October 9; November 13; December 11, 2017. ALL FREE
The City of Holyoke is now hosting Adult Women's Volleyball! $120 per team. Games begin Monday September 18th and will be every Monday until October 23rd. Tournament will be the last two Monday's. Games will be at the Holyoke High School Old Gym. 5 team minimum. Sign up your team today! Final rosters due by September 15th.
Public Meeting: Brush City Council Joint Meeting with Brush Chamber Board of Directors on Monday, Sept 18 @ 5:30pm
Discussion will include: Dilapidated buildings in downtown area, Downtown Trees, Central School
http://www.brushcolo.com/documents/Agendas/09182017%20Joint%20Meeting%20with%20Brush%20Chamber.pdf
Sterling Miracle Players Presents: Peter Pan. Showing September 14-16 at 7PM and September 17 at 3PM in the Sterling High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 for the 7PM shows and $5 for Sunday's 3PM matinee. Portion of the proceeds go to the high school's music program.
Wiggins Community Church invites you to join us for "Old Fashioned Day", on September 17, 2017 at 423 Dickson St. Join us 10:00 a.m. for a special service by Pastor Mel LaMar. Service will be followed by lunch, ice cream, hayrides, games and crafts. Dress up in your oldies costume and enjoy the day with us.
ECCLPS will be offering a CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) Early Childhood Training in Sterling, CO (Location TBD) on Saturday, September 16 from 9am-4pm. Light breakfast and snacks will be provided throughout the day. RSVP by Monday September 11, 2017 to 970-526-2440
Please join us at East Morgan County Library for a Local Author Showcase to be held from 6-7:30pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. This showcase will feature published authors Mary Ellen Johnson, Barbara Lebsock, and Marcia Washburn. The event will commence with presentations by the authors, continue with a Q&A session, and culminate in book sales and signing.
Morgan Community College’s Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE) announces its first art exhibit of the season, “People and Places Around the World,” by photographer Jon Yamamoto. The exhibition will open on Friday, September 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the CACE Gallery of Fine Art, located at 300 Main Street. The Gallery will also be open during the Fall Harvest Car Show in downtown Fort Morgan, with Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Tri-County Alzheimer's Association is hosting Yoga On the Rainbow Bridge on Saturday September 16th. Registration is at 7:30am with yoga beginning at 8am. Tickets are $10.
Caliche Hunter’s Safety Course will be held on Saturday, September 16th and again on Saturday, September 23rd in the CES library from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Children from age 9 all the way to adults are welcome to attend. Call Spencer Bodaness at 521-0973 or 580-3413 for more information or to register.
The Yuma County Treasurer Office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday September 20 and September 21 for training! Regular hours will resume on Friday September 22!
Everyone is invited to celebrate the first official day of fall with a free outdoor movie night at City Park on Friday, Sept. 22. The City of Fort Morgan’s Recreation Department will be showing “The LEGO Batman Movie” on the giant, inflatable movie screen. There will also be games and free popcorn. The movie will begin at 7 p.m., so bring your chairs or blankets and join in the fun. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Recreation Department at (970) 542-3921.
The City of Yuma will conduct its Fall Cleanup service from Sept. 25 through Sept. 29, 2017. To maximize cleanup efficiency, items must be ready for pick up by 8:00 AM on Monday, Sept.25, 2017. While City codes indicate that there be no refuse or rubbish placed in the alley or allowed to accumulate on the property, items for Fall Cleanup may be placed in the alleys three weeks prior to scheduled cleanup week. Please keep “cleanup items” far enough away from the trash containers so the containers can be picked up on their regular trash route. Due to time constraints, cleanup activities will be restricted to residential customers. After the scheduled cleanup week, residents will need to investigate other options for removal of any trash. For more information Call City Hall 848-3878.
The Akron Library Book Sale will be on Thursday and Friday, September 28 and 29th from 8am-5:30pm in the Library basement. $6 per bag and movies, books, and puzzles will be on sale.
Storytime starts September 28 at Wray Public Library
Children are invited to come hear stories and participate in games, crafts and celebrations during this weekly program.
Storytime will begin Thursday, September 28 and will be held every Thursday at the library. Children eligible to attend are those who have celebrated their third birthday by May 1, 2017 through preschool age.
This program is designed to entertain and teach children, Storytime is a program that will introduce young readers to the Wray Public Library and the wonderful world of storybooks and reading.
Storytime will not be held when City of Wray is observing a holiday or the Wray School District is on vacation or has a snow day.
Parents can sign their children up for Storytime at the Wray Public Library, located at 301 West 7th Street. Space is limited, so parents are encouraged to sign their children up as soon as possible. For more information, contact Rachel at the Wray Public Library at 970-332-4744.
The City of Yuma will conduct its Fall Cleanup service from Sept. 25 through Sept. 29, 2017. To maximize cleanup efficiency, items must be ready for pick up by 8:00 AM on Monday, Sept.25, 2017. While City codes indicate that there be no refuse or rubbish placed in the alley or allowed to accumulate on the property, items for Fall Cleanup may be placed in the alleys three weeks prior to scheduled cleanup week. Please keep “cleanup items” far enough away from the trash containers so the containers can be picked up on their regular trash route. Due to time constraints, cleanup activities will be restricted to residential customers. After the scheduled cleanup week, residents will need to investigate other options for removal of any trash. For more information Call City Hall 848-3878.
The Fort Morgan Recreation Department is registering kids and teams now for the 2017 Youth Basketball program. The registration deadline is Sept. 30, and a special Youth Basketball Registration Party will be held Friday evening, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Armory Recreation Center. Come register that day and enjoy snacks and drinks, and shoot some hoops! This year all youth basketball leagues, from Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade, will start in October and run through mid-December. Youth hoops for first grade through sixth grade will be in boys and girls divisions in a league format with practices during the week and games on Saturdays. Pre-K through Kindergarten will be co-ed and have a 30-minute practice followed by a 30-minute scrimmage, with times and locations to be determined. The registration deadline is Sept. 30 for a fee of $35. Limited spots may be available for late registration until Oct. 7 for a fee of $50. After the Sept. 30 deadline spots are not guaranteed and space will be limited. For more information call the Rec Department at (970) 542-3921.
Sedgwick County FFA will be hosting a hunter safety course on the weekend of Sept 30 & Oct 1 from 8am-1pm both days in the Revere cafeteria. Please contact Miss Appelfeller at catie.appelfeller@revereschool.com with any questions or to get the registration link.
Jon Yamamoto will conduct a two-day photography workshop at MCC. The workshop will be on Saturday, September 30 and Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., breaking for lunch from 11:30-12:30 p.m. The workshop is designed for all interested in photography, regardless of their experience—beginners and professionals are welcome. To register, or for more information on the workshop, visit: MorganCC.edu/CACE
The next History after Dark – Date Night at the Museum, presented by the Overland Trail Museum in Sterling, will be held on Friday, October 13 starting at 5:30pm. There will be a Twilight Tour of Downtown Sterling as you learn about the city’s past, while getting a behind the scenes look at some of Sterling’s most iconic buildings. Tickets are on sale now.
The Lone Star School annual Halloween Carnival will be held Friday, October 13 at Lone Star School, 44940 CR 54, Otis. Silent auction, prizes, bingo, and more! 5pm – class dinner, 6pm – costume contest for all ages, 6:40pm – trick or treat street, 7-9pm – fun filled booths
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is now able to check your child restraint systems. Two Deputies recently attended the National Child Passenger Safety Certification course. If you would like to schedule a time to have your child restraint system checked, to ensure the safety of your child riding in your vehicle, please set up a time to meet with Deputy Fisher or Deputy Leisure. They can be contacted at 970-522-2578. If they are not on duty, feel free to leave one of them a message and they will get back to you.
Phillips County Sheriff's Office is offering free gun locks as part of the Project Childsafe program. To receive your free lock , stop by the Phillips County Sheriff's Office. These locks will help you ensure your weapons remains in the open and cleared position if it should fall into the wrong hands.
The following programs are available at Sterling Public Library.
Makerspace Monthly: First Tuesday of every month from 5:30-6:30. Hands on STEM activities.
Family Story Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30- Stories, songs, crafts and more.
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.
COLORADO CORN ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR FARM STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Many Colorado farmers are implementing some of the latest-and-greatest production methods, aimed at improving efficiency on their farms, protecting our natural resources, and enhancing air and water quality. And the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) and Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA) want to honor producers taking these efforts to new heights.The two Colorado Corn organizations are seeking applications for the Colorado Farm Stewardship Award. Applications are due Nov. 17. Applicants must be CCGA members in good standing, implement conservation tillage methods, and demonstrate practices related to soil, water or air stewardship. The winner will be announced during the Colorado Corn Annual Banquet on Dec. 6 in Burlington. The winner will also be recognized in CCAC and CCGA communications efforts, and receive the organizations' nominations for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Good Steward recognition - a national honor that includes a $10,000 cash award, among other prizes. For more information or to find an application, go to www.coloradocorn.com. You can also contact Melissa Walter at mwalter@coloradocorn.com, Eric Brown at ebrown@coloradocorn.com, or call the Colorado Corn office at (970) 351-8201.
A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM on September 11 at the Fort Morgan Public Library at 414 Main St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders.Please contact the Fort Morgan Library at (970) 542-4000 to be added to the sign-up sheet.
Upcoming dates in 2017 are: October 9; November 13; December 11, 2017. ALL FREE
The City of Holyoke is now hosting Adult Women's Volleyball! $120 per team. Games begin Monday September 18th and will be every Monday until October 23rd. Tournament will be the last two Monday's. Games will be at the Holyoke High School Old Gym. 5 team minimum. Sign up your team today! Final rosters due by September 15th.
Public Meeting: Brush City Council Joint Meeting with Brush Chamber Board of Directors on Monday, Sept 18 @ 5:30pm
Discussion will include: Dilapidated buildings in downtown area, Downtown Trees, Central School
http://www.brushcolo.com/documents/Agendas/09182017%20Joint%20Meeting%20with%20Brush%20Chamber.pdf
Sterling Miracle Players Presents: Peter Pan. Showing September 14-16 at 7PM and September 17 at 3PM in the Sterling High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 for the 7PM shows and $5 for Sunday's 3PM matinee. Portion of the proceeds go to the high school's music program.
Wiggins Community Church invites you to join us for "Old Fashioned Day", on September 17, 2017 at 423 Dickson St. Join us 10:00 a.m. for a special service by Pastor Mel LaMar. Service will be followed by lunch, ice cream, hayrides, games and crafts. Dress up in your oldies costume and enjoy the day with us.
ECCLPS will be offering a CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) Early Childhood Training in Sterling, CO (Location TBD) on Saturday, September 16 from 9am-4pm. Light breakfast and snacks will be provided throughout the day. RSVP by Monday September 11, 2017 to 970-526-2440
Please join us at East Morgan County Library for a Local Author Showcase to be held from 6-7:30pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. This showcase will feature published authors Mary Ellen Johnson, Barbara Lebsock, and Marcia Washburn. The event will commence with presentations by the authors, continue with a Q&A session, and culminate in book sales and signing.
Morgan Community College’s Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE) announces its first art exhibit of the season, “People and Places Around the World,” by photographer Jon Yamamoto. The exhibition will open on Friday, September 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the CACE Gallery of Fine Art, located at 300 Main Street. The Gallery will also be open during the Fall Harvest Car Show in downtown Fort Morgan, with Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Tri-County Alzheimer's Association is hosting Yoga On the Rainbow Bridge on Saturday September 16th. Registration is at 7:30am with yoga beginning at 8am. Tickets are $10.
Caliche Hunter’s Safety Course will be held on Saturday, September 16th and again on Saturday, September 23rd in the CES library from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Children from age 9 all the way to adults are welcome to attend. Call Spencer Bodaness at 521-0973 or 580-3413 for more information or to register.
The Yuma County Treasurer Office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday September 20 and September 21 for training! Regular hours will resume on Friday September 22!
Everyone is invited to celebrate the first official day of fall with a free outdoor movie night at City Park on Friday, Sept. 22. The City of Fort Morgan’s Recreation Department will be showing “The LEGO Batman Movie” on the giant, inflatable movie screen. There will also be games and free popcorn. The movie will begin at 7 p.m., so bring your chairs or blankets and join in the fun. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Recreation Department at (970) 542-3921.
The City of Yuma will conduct its Fall Cleanup service from Sept. 25 through Sept. 29, 2017. To maximize cleanup efficiency, items must be ready for pick up by 8:00 AM on Monday, Sept.25, 2017. While City codes indicate that there be no refuse or rubbish placed in the alley or allowed to accumulate on the property, items for Fall Cleanup may be placed in the alleys three weeks prior to scheduled cleanup week. Please keep “cleanup items” far enough away from the trash containers so the containers can be picked up on their regular trash route. Due to time constraints, cleanup activities will be restricted to residential customers. After the scheduled cleanup week, residents will need to investigate other options for removal of any trash. For more information Call City Hall 848-3878.
The Akron Library Book Sale will be on Thursday and Friday, September 28 and 29th from 8am-5:30pm in the Library basement. $6 per bag and movies, books, and puzzles will be on sale.
Storytime starts September 28 at Wray Public Library
Children are invited to come hear stories and participate in games, crafts and celebrations during this weekly program.
Storytime will begin Thursday, September 28 and will be held every Thursday at the library. Children eligible to attend are those who have celebrated their third birthday by May 1, 2017 through preschool age.
This program is designed to entertain and teach children, Storytime is a program that will introduce young readers to the Wray Public Library and the wonderful world of storybooks and reading.
Storytime will not be held when City of Wray is observing a holiday or the Wray School District is on vacation or has a snow day.
Parents can sign their children up for Storytime at the Wray Public Library, located at 301 West 7th Street. Space is limited, so parents are encouraged to sign their children up as soon as possible. For more information, contact Rachel at the Wray Public Library at 970-332-4744.
The City of Yuma will conduct its Fall Cleanup service from Sept. 25 through Sept. 29, 2017. To maximize cleanup efficiency, items must be ready for pick up by 8:00 AM on Monday, Sept.25, 2017. While City codes indicate that there be no refuse or rubbish placed in the alley or allowed to accumulate on the property, items for Fall Cleanup may be placed in the alleys three weeks prior to scheduled cleanup week. Please keep “cleanup items” far enough away from the trash containers so the containers can be picked up on their regular trash route. Due to time constraints, cleanup activities will be restricted to residential customers. After the scheduled cleanup week, residents will need to investigate other options for removal of any trash. For more information Call City Hall 848-3878.
The Fort Morgan Recreation Department is registering kids and teams now for the 2017 Youth Basketball program. The registration deadline is Sept. 30, and a special Youth Basketball Registration Party will be held Friday evening, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Armory Recreation Center. Come register that day and enjoy snacks and drinks, and shoot some hoops! This year all youth basketball leagues, from Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade, will start in October and run through mid-December. Youth hoops for first grade through sixth grade will be in boys and girls divisions in a league format with practices during the week and games on Saturdays. Pre-K through Kindergarten will be co-ed and have a 30-minute practice followed by a 30-minute scrimmage, with times and locations to be determined. The registration deadline is Sept. 30 for a fee of $35. Limited spots may be available for late registration until Oct. 7 for a fee of $50. After the Sept. 30 deadline spots are not guaranteed and space will be limited. For more information call the Rec Department at (970) 542-3921.
Sedgwick County FFA will be hosting a hunter safety course on the weekend of Sept 30 & Oct 1 from 8am-1pm both days in the Revere cafeteria. Please contact Miss Appelfeller at catie.appelfeller@revereschool.com with any questions or to get the registration link.
Jon Yamamoto will conduct a two-day photography workshop at MCC. The workshop will be on Saturday, September 30 and Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., breaking for lunch from 11:30-12:30 p.m. The workshop is designed for all interested in photography, regardless of their experience—beginners and professionals are welcome. To register, or for more information on the workshop, visit: MorganCC.edu/CACE
The next History after Dark – Date Night at the Museum, presented by the Overland Trail Museum in Sterling, will be held on Friday, October 13 starting at 5:30pm. There will be a Twilight Tour of Downtown Sterling as you learn about the city’s past, while getting a behind the scenes look at some of Sterling’s most iconic buildings. Tickets are on sale now.
The Lone Star School annual Halloween Carnival will be held Friday, October 13 at Lone Star School, 44940 CR 54, Otis. Silent auction, prizes, bingo, and more! 5pm – class dinner, 6pm – costume contest for all ages, 6:40pm – trick or treat street, 7-9pm – fun filled booths
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is now able to check your child restraint systems. Two Deputies recently attended the National Child Passenger Safety Certification course. If you would like to schedule a time to have your child restraint system checked, to ensure the safety of your child riding in your vehicle, please set up a time to meet with Deputy Fisher or Deputy Leisure. They can be contacted at 970-522-2578. If they are not on duty, feel free to leave one of them a message and they will get back to you.
Phillips County Sheriff's Office is offering free gun locks as part of the Project Childsafe program. To receive your free lock , stop by the Phillips County Sheriff's Office. These locks will help you ensure your weapons remains in the open and cleared position if it should fall into the wrong hands.
The following programs are available at Sterling Public Library.
Makerspace Monthly: First Tuesday of every month from 5:30-6:30. Hands on STEM activities.
Family Story Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30- Stories, songs, crafts and more.
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.
COLORADO CORN ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR FARM STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Many Colorado farmers are implementing some of the latest-and-greatest production methods, aimed at improving efficiency on their farms, protecting our natural resources, and enhancing air and water quality. And the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) and Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA) want to honor producers taking these efforts to new heights.The two Colorado Corn organizations are seeking applications for the Colorado Farm Stewardship Award. Applications are due Nov. 17. Applicants must be CCGA members in good standing, implement conservation tillage methods, and demonstrate practices related to soil, water or air stewardship. The winner will be announced during the Colorado Corn Annual Banquet on Dec. 6 in Burlington. The winner will also be recognized in CCAC and CCGA communications efforts, and receive the organizations' nominations for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Good Steward recognition - a national honor that includes a $10,000 cash award, among other prizes. For more information or to find an application, go to www.coloradocorn.com. You can also contact Melissa Walter at mwalter@coloradocorn.com, Eric Brown at ebrown@coloradocorn.com, or call the Colorado Corn office at (970) 351-8201.