3/14/2012 -Northwest Colorado Oil and Gas Symposium II
The Oil and Gas Symposium II is March 14th from 5:30 to 9 at the Hayden High School. The event features a variety of speakers with balanced, educational information on oil and gas development in our area. Last year’s event filled to capacity, call soon to reserve your spot. Registration is required, call 879-4370 by March 9th. Cost $20 per person and includes light dinner . Dinner starting at 5pm – program begins promptly at 5:30pm.
Craig Girl Scout Cookie Booths for 2012
Friday, Feb 24th – City Market and Safeway from 3 to 6pm and Walgreens from 2:30 to 5pm.
Saturday, Feb. 25th – City Market from noon to 5pm, Walgreens from noon to 4pm, K-Mart from 1 to 5pm and Wal-Mart from 1 to 6pm.
Sunday, Feb 26th – Walgreens from 1 to 5pm and Safeway and Wal-mart from noon to 4pm.
Saturday, March 3rd – City Market from noon to 6pm
Sunday, March 4th – Safeway from noon to 4pm
For more information call Becky at 824-2624.
Memorial fund for Hannah Sixkiller Jones
There is a memorial fund set up for Hannah Sixkiller Jones at the Bank of Colorado in Craig, in memory of her mother Ryan Sixkiller-Allen. If you have any question you can call the bank.
Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Ski4Yellow LIVESTRONG partnered-event March 30 & 31st. Now’s your chance to team-up with a US Olympian and celebrated athletes to take on the Steamboat Ski Area ultimate challenge. From riding every lift to achieving the most vertical and racing down the NASTAR course, you’ll not only have a new claim to fame, but also directly contribute to the local & global fight against cancer. Register now thru January 15th for only $25. Limited to the first 200 registrants, so register today.
Flu Shots available at the VNA
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends everyone age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is now reporting confirmed cases 11 of Influenza resulting in hospitalizations. It’s not too late to get vaccinated – stay healthy this holiday season. Drop in flu clinics will be held every Thursday at Craig VNA in January (at various times) and flu shots are always available by appointment. NEW PRICING Adult Flu Shots/Mist are now $16 and Kids Flu Shots/Mist are $14 or less For more information log onto our web site www.nwcovna.org or call the flu hotline at 871-7624.
Shingles Vaccine at the VNA
Areas of Europe continue to experience outbreaks of measles. During 2011, 26,074 measles cases have been reported in 36 countries, mostly among older children and adults who were unvaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all travelers be vaccinated with two Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccines prior to European travel including infants as young as 6 months of age. For a limited time, the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is providing the MMR vaccination according to these guidelines for $14. For more information or to make an appointment, call VNA in Craig at 824-8233 or in Steamboat Springs at 879-1632.
2/19/2012 – Rio Blanco Stockgrowers
The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers is having their annual meeting and banquet, Saturday, February 19th. Business meeting 12:30 pm at Rio Blanco Courthouse courtroom. The banquet is at the Fairfield Center in Meeker starting at 6pm. There is a dance to follow.
Cancer Support Group
The support group for persons living with cancer meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 6:00pm and are held upstairs at St Micheal’s Church, 678 School Street in Craig. For more information call Joan @ (970)701-9085
Grand Futures looking for board member
Grand Futures Prevention Coalition, a non-profit organization which works to reduce substance abuse throughout Routt, Moffat and Grand Counties, with particular emphasis on youth (6th-12th grades), is now seeking interested community members to serve on its county and tri-county Coalition boards.
Please send e-mail of interest to: Dervla@grandfutures.org. No phone calls please. For more information, please visit: www.grandfutures.org.
Dental Care for children
Do you have a child under the age of three? If so, have they seen a healthcare provider yearly since their first tooth erupted? Recent research has shown that “baby teeth” are as important as adult teeth. Baby teeth not only help children chew and speak but they also maintain the space in the jaw for the unerupted permanent teeth. Dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease in America. It is also a childhood disease that is 100% preventable. The American Dental Association recommends that all children be seen by a healthcare provider for a check-up, as soon as their first tooth erupts or prior to their first birthday. This early examination and preventive care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future. Oral health is an important part of overall health. For more information about the importance of your child’s teeth, please visit www.ada.org and schedule your child’s yearly dental check-up today. For more information call 629-5472.
Yampa Valley Volunteer Coordination Center
Are you looking for opportunities to give back to your community? Yampa Valley Volunteer Coordination Center is here to connect volunteers to projects and services for non-profits in Routt and Moffat Counties. Please call 879-5605 to find out how your service can make a difference in our community.
Advocates is looking for volunteers
Are you a natural helper? Do you want to be more involved in helping your community? Advocates- Crisis Support Services is looking for dedicated individuals interested in becoming volunteer advocates for domestic violence and sexual assault. If you want to take a stand in your community and assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault contact Desirae with Advocates at 824-9709. Become an advocate today!
Integrated Communities
Integrated Communities has Resource and Referral services the 3rd and 4th Mondays of every month at the Northwest Colorado Community Health Center in Craig (VNA) from Noon to 5pm. This service is for anyone who speaks limited English and needs help navigating the different community systems, such as medical, legal, educational, IRS, Social Security Administration, banking, domestic violence, worker’s compensation, employment, housing and many more.
For more information call 871-4599
Happy Hands Crochet Club
The Happy Hands Crochet Club meets every other Sunday at 655 N. Ranney St. Learn to crochet, loom knit or finish something you have already started. For more information call Mary at 824-2923.
Wyman Museum
Be sure to visit the Wyman Living History Museum, it’s 2 miles east of Craig on Highway 40. Inside you will find many wondrous things, including: World War I & II artifacts, a huge chainsaw exhibit, antique farm equipment, and thousands of other early 20th century items. Stop by the black smith shop, the trophy mount room, and the historic Pagoda Store (where you can purchase handmade items to take back to your family). You can also see the bull elk Clyde.
Admission is free and it’s open daily from 10 to 4, closed on Wednesdays.
For more information call 824-6346 or visit their website www.wymanmuseum.com
