It’s School Supply Time!

Help Bright Christmas Fill Backpacks

Bright Christmas, in partnership with Crossroads and the schools, is ready to assist the families in our community who need help with the ever-increasing expense of school supplies. Our organization takes donations of new supplies and, through the generosity of our donors, purchases needed supplies, including headphones, backpacks, etc. Last year our cost to fill backpacks with supplies was over $7,000! We were able to provide 127 filled backpacks and donated the remaining supplies to the schools.

In order to have enough supplies to meet the requests for assistance, we ask that families in need call Jess or Eva at Crossroads to “register” their students (970 577-0610) or stop by Crossroads as soon as possible. Please bring your ID with you! You do not have to be a Crossroads client to get assistance but must meet income qualification guidelines. Students can pick up supplies starting on Wednesday, August 9th at Crossroads (1753 Wildfire Road) during regular business hours (10-4 Monday to Thursday, 10-1 Friday).

If you’d like to donate new school sup- plies, these items are always needed. Please, no crayons or looseleaf paper!

#2 Wooden Pencils (sharpened)

Crayola Color Pencils 24 ct. regular colors

Glue Sticks (Regular or Jumbo size)

Crayola

Classic Colors Markers 10 Ct. Composition Books (Wide Ruled)

“Pink Pearl” Erasers

Collection boxes for new supplies are located at Ace Hardware (561 Lone Pine Dr.).

Our thanks to Ace for their ongoing support of Bright Christmas!

If you would like to donate funds to help us with the cost of purchasing school supplies, please send a check to Bright Christmas, P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO, 80517. We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax deductible. You may contact Nancy at 970 481-4390 for more information.

This is our 39th year of providing a “helping hand” to our community’s families in need. Thank you for your continuing support of the Bright Christmas program.

Rotary Club Presents 18th John Denver Tribute Concert

Throughout the world, the music of the late John Denver represents the best of the Colorado Rocky Mountain lifestyle. Join Brad Fitch and The TropiCowboy Band as they perform Denver’s timeless songs on September 2 at the Reusch Auditorium,YMCA of the Rockies. This concert is presented by the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation and is a fundraiser for their programs.

I am proud to perform with a talented six-piece band that interprets John Denver’s music with both reverence and a whole lot of fun,”Fitch said. “It’s a special experience to hear this music performed live in the mountains of Colorado. These songs rekindle fond memories and lighten the spirit. I hope you will join us for this great music for a great cause.” Fitch and his band will be performing their tribute concert for the eighteenth year this Labor Day weekend. Never the same show from year to year, they include his best-known hits while also digging deep into Denver’s catalogue.

Tickets can be obtained at Macdonald Book Shop and the Estes Park Visitor Center, with reserved seating available online. Doors open at 4 p.m. with opening act Random and True playing at 5 p.m.and the John Denver Tribute at 6:30.

Protégé By Ballet Renaissance Fall 2023

training, dance healthy afterschool snacks, form alongside professional guest artists. Protégé rewards commitment and excellent work ethic in students willing to commit to focused classical training more than once a week. For information regarding participation and eligibility, contact Ballet Renaissance: balletren@balletren.org.