July 2010

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Citizen Donavan gives thanks to his community(40)

In May, after being pinned under his runaway van, Bill Donavan was airlifted to an intensive care unit in Denver, surviving roughly twenty broken bones, two collapsed lungs and various abrasions.

Never take counsel of your fears(3)

Stonewall Jackson’s comment reminds us that fear is not a quality basis for decisions. As members of the community we all pitch in a bit of money understanding that as a group we can create services that we cannot afford by acting alone.

American Brass Quintet and Student Quintet take the stage in 4th Salida Aspen Concert(0)

While gaining fame throughout the world, they have remained loyal to Salida Aspen Concerts by returning every year since the series started in 1978. The American Brass Quintet will perform the fourth concert in this year’s series at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 31

Colorado named finalist for round 2 “Race To The Top” grants(0)

Colorado’s application represents 112 school districts, the Charter School Institute and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. In all, the application covers 740,000 students (90 percent) in the state.

ReStore ‘n’ More Salida grand opening a success(1)

Over 100 enthusiastic shoppers and Salida’s mayor, Chuck Rose, attended the ReStore ‘n’ More grand opening in Salida on July 17th.

Habitat’s Salida Duplex Build Makes Great Progress

Habitat’s Salida Duplex Build Makes Great Progress(0)

Since groundbreaking on May 22nd, over 85 volunteers have put in well over 1,800 build hours to make this dream a reality.

Dean Karnazes Appearance at The Trailhead/Trailhead Cycle & Ski(0)

Dean Karnazes, a superstar of ultarunning, is scheduled to appear at The Trailhead/Trailhead Cycle & Ski on Saturday August 21st, courtesy of The North Face.  Dean’s appearance is in conjunction with his participation in the annual GORE-TEX Trans-Rockies Run.  Dean will be signing copies of his books “Ultramarathon Man” and “50/50″ which chronicles his 50 [...]

Roller derby league recruiting skaters and refs

Roller derby league recruiting skaters and refs(2)

The roller derby league hopes to have new skaters attend a practice to see how it works and ask questions and then they can begin skating with them by the end of August.

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  • Pork for the People!

    Pork for the People! Join the Gumbo Jets for the inaugural Cochon de Lait in Salida! Cajun pig roast, pot-luck get together, Cajun music and dancing, wine, bon temps at Vino Salida, Saturday May 19, 6pm-9pm. $10 suggested donation. Hope to see you there!

  • Plant Sale and May Faire, Sat., May 19 from 10-2 in Centennial Park

    The Plant Sale will be taking place alongside the city’s Touch-a-Truck event.
    You are invited to pack up the family, come to Centennial Park on May 19 and experience the trucks, purchase plants for your summer garden and enjoy a Saturday with the kids!

  • Protected Growing Spaces Seminar, May 19th

    Tired of drought, hail, wind and deer wrecking your veggies? Guidestone is pleased to be hosting a seminar on Protected Growing Spaces, presented by Ed Berg of Salida Grown and Marc Plinke of Boulder-based Ceres Greenhouse Systems.

  • KHEN 106.9 Membership Drive

    Tuesday, May 15 – Friday, May 25th Become a new member or renew your membership to KHEN 106.9 to help your community radio keep on cluckin’. Call the station at 539-1069 for more information.

  • KHEN Membership Drive Kick-off Party

    Monday, May 14th Moonlight Pizza and Free the Monkey Consignment are donating 10% of their proceeds to KHEN all day May 14th. Come have some fun and support your local community radio, KHEN 106.9 Salida. There will be live music from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and new T-shirts designed by Jon McManus will be available.

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