Street closures in effect and special trolley service will be available
Join the Town of Estes Park and kick off the holiday season with the dazzling Catch the Glow Parade. The brightest event of the year travels downtown on Elkhorn Avenue and starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Catch the Glow Parade will feature whimsical new float designs by the parade’s Creative Di rector, Michael Young, along with musical acts and much more. As always, the stars of the evening are Santa and Mrs. Claus. Dress warmly and festively, grab some warm beverages downtown, and enjoy Estes Park’s small-town, familyfriendly extravaganza.
The parade will begin in the 400-block of West Elkhorn Avenue (West Park Center) and continue east on Elkhorn Avenue. The parade will end at the US 34/US 36 in tersection.
Access to Elkhorn Avenue will be closed between the areas from Farview Drive at Elkhorn Avenue, eastbound to the US 34/US 36 intersection at approxi mately 4:45 p.m. The following roads will be closed for access onto Elkhorn Avenue:
Farview Drive at Elkhorn Avenue
Filbey Court at Elkhorn Avenue
Spruce Drive at Cleave Street
Big Horn Drive at Cleave Street
Wiest Parking Lot
Moraine Avenue at Crags Drive.
Riverside Drive at Rockwell Street
Virginia Drive at Park Lane
East Wonderview Avenue (US 34) west to Elkhorn Avenue.
Big Thompson Avenue (US 36) west bound at Elkhorn Avenue.
Public Property Parking Lots/Private Property Parking lots along the parade route will also be closed to Elkhorn Av enue.
No through traffic between South St. Vrain Avenue (CO 7) at North St. Vrain Avenue (US 36) to the US 36/US 34 in
tersection.
Stanley Avenue at North St. Vrain Av enue
South St. Vrain Avenue at North St. Vrain Avenue and eastbound on North St. Vrain Avenue to 4th Street.
Moraine Avenue will connect to South St. Vrain Avenue, using the Moccasin bypass, from Moraine Avenue to Crags
lot will be closed to public use on Nov. 24. The parking lot will remain closed through the parade duration on the evening of Nov. 25, reopening at approx imately 7 p.m.
Estes Transit will provide free “Jolly Trolley” service from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. starting at the Estes Park Visitor Center (500 Big Thompson Ave.) with
Drive over Moccasin Circle Drive to Stanley Avenue to South St. Vrain Av enue.
Wonderview Avenue traffic eastbound may travel eastbound on Big Thompson Avenue. Big Thompson Avenue west bound traffic may travel onto west bound Wonderview Avenue.
North St. Vrain Avenue westbound may travel southbound on South St. Vrain Avenue. South St. Vrain Avenue northbound may travel onto eastbound North St. Vrain Avenue.
Mall Road is a connecting road (east/west) between Big Thompson Av enue and North St. Vrain Avenue.
Residents and guests are encouraged to use the free parking structure near the Visitor Center (691 N. St. Vrain Ave.) and use the walking paths on the River walk or ride the trolley to access activi ties in downtown Estes Park. Downtown loading zones will be closed the night of Nov. 24 in preparation for the parade. Additional parking spaces in the munic ipal parking lot adjacent to Elkhorn Av enue and the library will be designated
Accessible Parking only for parade day.
The Performance Park public parking
stops along Elkhorn Avenue (Bond Park's southwest corner, The Ore Cart Rock Shop, Tregent Park, West Park Center, The Maxwell Inn, Mrs. Walsh’s Garden, The Grubsteak Restaurant, Moosely T’s,Cousin Pat’s and Thirty Be low Leather). The trolley will be decked out in its holiday finest thanks to the creative minds of Simply Christmas and Visit Estes Park. This loop takes about 20 minutes with normal traffic. The trol ley will suspend service at 5 p.m. to join the floats until the end of the parade. A second shuttle will operate from the Events Complex Park-n-Ride at 1209 Manford Ave. to stops at the Estes Park Visitor Center and Bond Park at Virginia Drive to accommodate overflow park ing. The second shuttle will operate from 3:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more informa tion, contact the Estes Park Visitor Cen ter at 970-577-9900 or visit www.estes.org/shuttles.
The Town of Estes Park appreciates the generous support of the following spon sors: Estes Park News, Visit Estes Park, The Bull Pin, L&B Services Inc., Trail blazer Broadband, Backbone Adventures and Penelope’s Old Time Burgers.
This free, holiday-themed event is open to the public. Learn more at www.estes parkeventscomplex.com
The Estes Park Police Department’s Blue Santa program is organized by the Estes Park Police Auxiliary. Each De cember, non-perishable food and hy giene products are purchased and deliv ered through the program for disabled, shut-in, and elderly community mem bers that need a little extra holiday cheer. There are over 90 Blue Santa recipients in Estes Park each year. Nominations for community members to receive a deliv ery should be submitted to Captain Rick Life at the Estes Park Police Department, 970-577-3872 or BlueSanta@estes.org by Nov. 30, 2022.
Jars with the Blue Santa logo have been placed at various lo cations throughout Estes Park. The last date for monetary donations at these lo cations will be Sun day, Dec. 4, 2022.
If you would like to help with this worth while and needed project you can ei
ther: send your monetary donation to, Blue Santa Program, c/o Estes Park Po lice Auxiliary, PO Box 1287, Estes Park, CO 80517; or leave a donation in one of the Blue Santa jars.
Every penny donated is used to fund items for Blue Santa recipients; and the Blue Santa program is only possible through your compassion for those in need and your generous donations. Questions should be directed to Captain Rick Life at the Estes Park Police De partment, 970-577-3872 or BlueSanta@estes.org
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, al lowing for a faster response. On other in cidents, firefighters respond to a fire sta tion to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.
During the week of November 13, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 11 calls for serv
ice. This included:
• Emergency medical (assist EPH): 2
• Odor Investigation: 1
• Motor Vehicle Crash: 3
• Alarm Activation: 4
• Smoke Investigation: 1
Amidst the holiday decorations, lovely lights and joyous celebrations that now permeate our beloved Estes Park, I have a simple, uncharacteristically brief wish for you. May the promise of the season grab hold of you and not let go. May the love of someone special touch your soul. And may the spirit of this season that brightens your life, brighten the lives of all whom you encounter.
As for brightening the lives of others, you’ve certainly illuminated mine through your gift of having me be your
Mayor.
I certainly do cherish that gift. That’s why through my actions, thoughts and presence I strive to bring honor to the gift you’ve given me.
Lastly, before signing off, there are two things I want to say. First, to my dear husband Roger, a great big thank you for the many ways you support me as I fulfill the mayoral duties the townspeo ple of Estes Park have gifted me. And, to one and all, who live, work or visit here...happy holidays.
Under the festive lights, Frosty and his partner do some fancy dancing in the fresh snow
The scent of pine is synonymous with Christmas. Fill your house with that natural smell with a locally grown and har vested Christmas tree from Camp Hurni Tree Farm. Fir, spruce, and ponderosa trees are available for a limited time at 1230 Big Thompson Avenue (Vert CoWorking).
Friday, December 2, 3-7 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
These Christmas trees are native, not nursery grown, so the branches allow your ornaments to be the center of attention.
Trees are thinned from the tree farm, making the forest health ier and allowing the surround ing trees to flourish. Trees range from $35 - $75, including a free cork reindeer with every tree pur chase. Taller trees are available, give us a call to reserve.
Fresh wreaths (starting at $25), handspun wooden ornaments and horseshoe trees (ranging from $5-120), and wooden holiday signs (starting at $20) are also for purchase. Custom signs can be ordered ahead or dur ing the Christmas tree sale.
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Vert CoWorking Fri
day, December 2 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at their open house. The Mangia Mangia Food Truck will be onside on Friday, December 2 from 4-7 p.m. for some of the best pizza in town.
Live music
Community Happiness
Proceeds from all tree and wreath sales help feed the WWOOFers (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) at Camp Hurni. This cultural and educa tions exchange of volunteers help mitigate the forest on Ramshorn Mountain for fire danger, including cleaning up the forest floor of blown down trees, cutting down thick growth, and building and burning slash piles. Our WWOOFers have come from as far away as New Zealand and UAE, from college students to hot shots.
Call or text 970-586-5303 for trees larger than 10-ft., or if you’d like to order a custom-made Christmas sign.
The Estes Park Tax-Aide team is always recruiting additional volunteers to assist the free tax-preparation service offered at the Estes Valley Library. Although most volunteers prepare tax returns, other roles are available. Everyone receives training annually for their chosen duties. All ages of volunteers are accepted; you do not have to be a senior citizen or an AARP member.
In addition to tax preparers, Tax-Aide needs people who can provide technical expertise, client facilitation, administra tive, and leadership support. Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and experience; some tax experience is help ful but a CPA not required. The most im portant attributes are being attentive to detail plus having reasonably good com puter skills. Bilingual volunteers would help promote the service to the Spanish speakers of our community.
There will be a new volunteer orienta tion on December 7th. Formal tax train ing for new volunteers will occur at the library January 11-13 and 16-18. Note that the IRS restricts volunteer tax serv ices such as Tax-Aide to less complicated cases. The training will provide sufficient guidance for completion of any IRS certi fication required before service begins in February. The reward is helping grateful people from our valley of all ages and in come levels.
If curious as to whether this service may be right for you, contact Don Bryson by calling (303) 887-1106 for more informa tion.
New initiative created by the Estes Chamber, Visit Estes Park, and Town of Estes Park launches today
The Town of Estes Park has many fes tive activities planned throughout the months of November and December, but that’s not all! The Estes Chamber of Commerce, Visit Estes Park, and the Town of Estes Park are teaming-up to go BEYOND the holidays to spotlight local businesses offering themed specials and discounts to residents and visitors all holiday season long.
“The holidays are all about together ness and delivering happiness. What bet ter way to demonstrate that than to part ner across our groups to bring businesses closer to the community, giv ing them outlets to be cre ative about marketing their festive offerings to locals and visitors”, said Estes Chamber Executive Direc tor Colleen DePasquale.
From the tree lighting (Nov. 19) thru New Year’s Day, we’ll be celebrating with local business throughout downtown and beyond. All our businesses are encouraged to partici pate, so that visitors and residents enjoying the car oling, llamas and carriage rides at the Tree Lighting get to know more local businesses, those coming to the Catch the Glow Pa rade (Nov. 25) can stop in; folks coming to town for the Wine Fest (Nov. 26), can check them out; and everyone experiencing the Miracle of 7 Pop-up Bar (Nov. 21-Dec. 31) gets an opportunity to see what they have to offer.
It is simple to participate and everyone is welcome.
Your first step is to create something “Holiday Themed” related to your busi ness.
Then, simply upload your offer to the Visit Estes Park Website through “Spe cial Offers” and select the Beyond Holi day category. (if you have any questions, reach out to rachel@visitestespark.com for help)
Once we gather these offers, we will be sharing with visitors via QR codes and social media.
It’s one more great way to support our local businesses and connect them with the community to share holiday cheer.
Your support on Colorado Gives Day responds to a community-wide desire to address racism, discrimination, discon nection, and exploitation in Estes Park. A new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program builds on current philan thropic work being done in this commu nity. Programs are in place to provide re lief, like gas cards or winter jackets; improvements, like scholarships and cul tural events; and social reform in foun dational policies. EPNRC’s DEI program builds trusting relationships and creates agency for the people served to practice what is known as civic engagement. You
can create a community that appreciates diversity, not just tolerates or assimi lates it.
Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado's largest 24-hour giving event, raising more than $362 million for non profits across the state since it began. You can take advantage of this day of giving to build the DEI program in Estes Park. Schedule your donation to day to “land” on December 6, visit col oraodgives.org and search for EPNRC. Or, type it out longhand: colorado gives.org/organization/EstesParkNon profitResourceCenter
Even if you aren’t a soccer fan, you can’t hardly escape the fact that the World Cup is underway in Qatar, halfway around the globe. (This game of fancy footwork and strategic finesse is known as football to the whole world except here in the United States. You’d think we’d get on board, wouldn’t you? The other game, the one where men crash into each other like bighorn sheep with such brute force they fall to the ground with concussions, should switch to be called something else. Gladiatorball, perhaps. We need to knock that soccer chip off our collective shoulder and be united with others, not unique and separate from them, in this global game of football.)
Back to soccer/football: I heard an in terview with author, podcaster, TV and radio personality and global soccer fan Roger Bennett yesterday. This was the first time I’d ever heard of the guy and it took no time at all for him to make a positive impression as an artistic sculptor of the English language (his British ac cent didn’t hurt!). Bennett was sanguine in his approach to the sport and all that it represents; so much so that listening to him brought prickles to my skin.
Here is an example, directly from his in terview on NPR’s All Things Considered, where Bennett explained how, as corrupt as this year’s organization has been, the World Cup is important to humans on this planet:
“The joy of this thing—particularly post-COVID, when we were all locked up and we all felt alone and remote—you know, that first time a player whose name we don't even know yet dribbles past four defenders and curls a poem-ofa-shot into the top right-hand corner, that in schoolyards, in that second, all over the world, children will be running out, shouting out that player's name and then trying to mimic the move that he just did.
“And that is the joy in our day and age—collective memories that will be forged across the world. And even now, in the United States, this is a real wonder. There’s nothing like it in bringing the globe together like the World Cup.”
A “poem-of-a-shot!” And “collective memories being forged across the world!” Magnificent. Simply stunning!
Bennett referred to Canada’s team as “an eclectic, diverse, absolutely kinetic squad, a beautiful face of that nation [in the World Cup] for the first time since
1986.”
He went on to describe a life-changing event that occurred to Denmark’s “playmaker, their creator,” Christian Eriksen, who col lapsed on the field with no player around him. It turns out he had a cardiac arrest while the world watched.
“He survived and came back. And he now plays again for Manchester United. He’ll be leading the Danes, this joyous collective of human beings, into World Cup play.”
Who wouldn’t want to be called part of a “joyous collective of human beings”? It makes me want to play soccer again! (I stopped playing in the early ’90s after my Colorado Springs adult rec team won its division.)
Bennett continued, “I am not Danish. I have never been to Denmark. But watch ing him come back to life…He said to me, ‘I used to take football seriously. De feat used to destroy me. ’ But he said, ‘Now I nearly died, I just have no fear. I savor every second. ’ And to watch him and his team take the field, almost for their second chance—I know that I and millions around the world will be cheer ing this little man who looked death in the eye and said, ‘Not today,’ and raising a glass to life.”
My stomach flip-flops. These words stir me at my core.
Do I want Canada to win, playing in the World Cup for the first time in 26 years? Or do I cheer for Denmark, with its re markable death-defying come-back? Or do my loyalties lie with my homeland, the United States of America?
All of the above. When you and I watch these games, or listen to them, or read about them, we are coming together to cheer collectively for the game itself. Of course each team wants to win and has devoted endless time and serious effort for the chance to try. Yet what matters most is that everyone plays fair and square, that everybody acknowledges that we win some and lose some (no one always wins), and when both teams on the field shake hands after all is said and done, they unite under a universal um brella: the joy of the game for all who play it, all who referee it, and all the spec tators who cheer for it.
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, dono holdt@gmail.com.
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2022 Sarah Donohoe
The Rotary Club of Estes Park (“Noon Rotary”) presented a check for $500 to the Police Department Auxiliary for the Auxiliary’s annual Blue Santa program last Saturday. The Blue Santa program de livers non-perishable food and hygiene products to disabled, shut-in, and elderly community members who need a little extra holiday cheer.
According to Blue Santa Coordinator Lori Bradford, the need for Blue Santa donations this year is greater than usual. Inflation stresses have reduced the level of individual donations, while more recipi ents than ever find themselves in need.
If you would like to help Blue Santa meet its goals this year, please donate to the Blue Santa Program, c/o Estes Park Police Auxiliary, P.O. Box 1287, Estes Park, CO 80517.
You can also leave a donation in any of the many Blue Santa collection jars lo
cated in shops, restaurants, and other businesses in Estes Park. Your donations in any amount can make a difference. Every penny donated will be used to fund items for Blue Santa recipients.
Noon Rotary Community Service Di rector Beth Weisberg said she hopes that more residents will contribute to Blue Santa, even if they can only make small donations.
“Small donations add up,” said Weis berg. “The Blue Santa program reaches many Estes Park residents whose need might otherwise go unnoticed. Noon Ro tary is happy to support Blue Santa’s drive to brighten the holidays for these mem bers of our community.”
Most Noon Rotary local community do nations are made possible by the sale of Friendship Cards. Purchase of a $10 Friendship Card provides a discount at nearly 75 local businesses.
Watch for the 2023 card coming soon.
The Estes Park High School Marching Band program would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters who helped make the 2022 marching band season such a success. We are grateful to Director, Kaylin Brennan, Levi Carp man, Will Peters, Shiloh Daricek, Jarret Albee and Cheyenne Keezel for creating such an amazing show! Thank you to Summit Church, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Community Hearing Center, Twin Owls Steakhouse, Glen
Haven General Store, Terra Construc tion and Remodeling, The Egg of Estes, and Notchtop Bakery & Cafe. Your con tributions helped make our experience at State memorable and fun. A huge thank you to our bus driver, Alicia Pad dock, for getting us safely to Grand Junction and back. We truly appreciate the Band Boosters, Shannon Faith, Tina Thompson, family, friends, and the Estes Park community for all you do in support of the EPHS Band Program.
Members of Estes Park Quota invite you to their 2022 Festival of Trees in the lob bies of The Estes Park Resort and The Dunraven Inn.
Forty wonderful creations decorated by many local businesses, non-profit organi zations and individuals are now set up for you to see. Browse the tables full of these beautifully decorated, themed trees, many with gift certificates and goodies attached.
Chances for winning these trees will be sold at the hotel front desk. Ticket prices are:
1 ticket for $1.00
6 tickets for $5.00
13 tickets for $10.00.
Purchase your tickets and write your full name and phone number on the back of the ticket. Drop your tickets in the box next to your favorite tree for a chance to win it! The drawing for winners of the trees will be held on December 18 in the lobby of the Estes Park Resort at 3:00 p.m. Please note, if you win a tree, you
will be responsible for picking it up. If you are not present, you will receive a phone call to arrange for pick-up of your tree.
Quota Club would like the thank The Estes Park Resort and The Dunraven Inn for displaying all of the trees in their lob bies and helping with this fund-raising project. The trees will be available to view from now through December 18. Why not plan an outing to see these spe cial trees and afterwards, have a meal or a beverage at The Dunraven Inn, or make a weekend of it and book a stay at the Estes Park Resort!
Proceeds from the Festival of Trees go to the many community projects of Quota such as the Loan Closet, student grants, service to seniors, service to youth, help for disadvantaged women and children and much more!
The Festival of Trees is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Stop down this weekend and pick out your fa vorite trees!
The Estes Fly Tying Group is busy once again. A big thank you to Seth Rich mond, Rector for allowing us to meet at the Episcopal Church. We are meeting the first Tuesday of each month continu ing through May from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 6
Tuesday, Jan. 3 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Tuesday, Mar. 7 Tuesday, Apr. 4
Tuesday, May 2
Bring your vise, tools, materials. The idea of the group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques. It’s a good time to restock your fly boxes and see what works in Estes Park and other favorite fishing towns.
All skill levels welcome. If you are not a tyer, please come and sit in on the con versation. No fees, it is free.
For questions contact: Frank Drum mond at frank@brushcreekcane.com or Susan Underwood at underwoodsu san54@gmail.com.
Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to par ticipate.
For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com.
Join us for our first annual Relax & Shop Holiday Open House at the new Qi Lounge Wellness Spa, located at The Estes Park Resort (on Lake Estes)Thursday, December 8th from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
The Qi Lounge Wellness Spa is an oasis of true relaxation and boasts bespoke spa treatments in a magical lake-front location. Owned and managed by expe rienced local wellness practitioners, Melissa Roberts (Licensed Acupunctur ist and Massage Therapist) and Brooke Claassen (Licensed Esthetician and Mas sage Therapist), you'll know you're in for a treat the moment you step in the door of The Qi Lounge.
What is "Qi"? Qi (pronounced "chee") is the vital life force that exists and circu lates within each of us. Offerings at The Qi Lounge include Massage Therapy, Fa cials, Acupuncture, Couples Massage and more!
Visit our beautiful new spa while you partake in mini spa treatments and enjoy retail discounts, and a free gift with gift card purchases. Please call in advance to reserve your mini spa treatments to en
sure availability with our therapists.
At the event:
*Goodie Bags for the first 15 attendees
*10% OFF retail purchases
*Free gift & sparkly bag with Gift Card purchases of $100 or more
*Mini Spa Services available to book in advance
*Drinks & nibbles to enjoy Bring a friend!
Mini Services: Please schedule & pro vide a credit card to secure your services by calling 970-235-0056 | *a 22% gratu ity will be added to your services total for those serving you.
*Cosmedix Mini-Facial & Skin Con sultation: $20
*15-minute Zero Gravity Massage: $15
*Mini Sweet Feet Treatment (soak, scrub, massage): $20
*10-minute Mint & Frankincense scalp & neck massage: $15
The Qi Lounge Wellness Spa is located at the Estes Park Resort, 1700 Colorado Peaks Dr., Estes Park, 80517. And their website is: TheQiLounge.com
Join YMCA of the Rockies on Thanks giving morning, Thursday, November 24 for the annual 5K Turkey Trot! Online registration is now open at ymcarock ies.org and strongly encouraged. Get out and get active before celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday! Participants in costumes, those wanting to walk or move slower, and strollers are all wel come. Dogs are also welcome, as long as they remain on a leash. Check-in at the
Sweet Memorial Building beginning at 8 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. YMCA of the Rockies Turkey Trot is free and open to the public, free-will do nations will be accepted to support the camper scholarship program. Celebrate after the race in the Sweet Memorial Program Building with light refresh ments!
For questions or more information, please call 970-586-3341, ext. 1104.
On Sunday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m., the Estes Valley Chamber Singers will present their eighteenth annual Christ mas Concert in the sanctuary of the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. Joining the singers for this con cert will be the Community Church’s Bell Choir, directed by Patti Dolezal and Larry Gillum, the church’s organist. Also taking part in this concert will be clar inetist Annette Dechant and a string quartet made up of Ann Mills, Ginny Page, Kathryn Hornbein and Beverly Lyne.
The Chamber Singers are in their eigh teenth year under the direction of Artis tic Director and Conductor Richard Dixon, and over that eighteen years the group has grown their repertoire to over five hundred pieces of choral literature. Included in that repertoire are several major works such as Mozart’s Vesperae Solemnes de Confessore, Brahms Re quiem, Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalm, and Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass. Michelle Gergen-Wisner is the singers most valu able accompanist and without whom we could not sing the literature we perform.
Flesh arranged by Julie Turner, and Larry Gillum brings the first half to a close with J.S. Bach’s In dulci jubilo BWV 175. Bach must have been very fond of this tune because over the years he composed three different settings of the tune; BWV 608, 729 and 175.
Following the intermission, the singers will sing another original piece by Arne sen; I Will Light Candles This Christ mas; accompanied again by piano and strings. As we quietly visualize that sta ble, the singers perform another Norwe gian composer’s arrangement of one of the most loved carols, Away in a Manger by Ola Gjeilo. The soloist in this piece is Terry Van Ryn.
Every Sunday in Advent Larry Gillum, organist at the Community Church, ends the services by improvising on sets of Christmas carols, and it is a time that the entire congregation looks forward to. The Chamber Singers are very pleased to have Larry join them on this concert and it would not be complete without having him improvise on a set of carols for this concert.
Mirabella is the daughter of Tonya Fitz patrick.
At EPHS, her favorite class is study hall with Ms. Bash. Mirabella says, “She’s the best!” She is a member of the cross country and swim teams and is very proud to make Student of the Week, it makes her happy.
Outside of school she likes to play video games, do arts and crafts, hike, sleep and hang out with her friends and her boyfriend. She enjoys going to the park with her boyfriend. She has a sister that has two children.
Her favorite quote is “Be a tree not a
leaf.” She likes this quote because she said, “Trees grow and leaves just stay the same.”
The best piece of advice she’s received is “Take life one day at a time and take care of yourself first, before anything else.”
After high school she said, “I’m only a sophomore, so I haven’t really thought about it too much. I want to go to college but I don’t really know where and what I want to do just yet, I kinda just wanna experiment.”
The first half of the program begins with the bells ringing Joy to the World, arranged by Cynthia Dobrinsky. Follow ing that opening number the Chamber Singers sing Once in Royal David’s City. Anyone knowing of the service of “Lessons and Carols” from Kings Col lege Cambridge, know that this piece opens every service and has done so since Christmas Eve 1918. Traditionally the first verse is always a solo and Melissa Westover will be the soloist for this program. This piece is actually a processional hymn. The first three verses are sung from the back by the Chamber Singers, and the audience is then asked to join in singing the next three verses as the choir processes to the front.
Once up front, the singers will sing Healey Willan’s Hodie, Christus natus est. This piece will be followed by Dan Forrest’s wonderful arrangement of, O Little Town of Bethlehem for choir, pi ano, clarinet and strings. Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen has com posed a most appropriate number, Cra dle Hymn that leads us from the “Little Town” to the intimate setting of that lowly stable.
The bells return to ring Let All Mortal
The men of the Chamber Singers will sing next The Holly and the Ivy by their director Richard Dixon. The singers come back together for Philip Stopford’s Lully, Lulla, Lullay. This is an elegant arrangement of this beautiful carol, and as with The Holly and the Ivy, changes melodic and harmonic character to fit the text. Howard Helvey has written an exciting arrangement of Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day for choir and pi ano-four hands. Larry Gillum joins the singers Michelle Gergen-Wisner for this shall we say, hand full of notes, and there is no pun intended here. This leads us to Mark Borrows’ arrangement of Ding! Dong! Merrily on High.
Richard Dixon has written a tour de force piece just for this program, and combined the bell, piano and organ for On This Day. The piece, as best as possi ble, attempts to depict in music the ex citement and sounds of a medieval town in Europe where on Christmas morning the bells in all the churches are ringing at the same time producing both total chaos and euphoria; a fitting close to this celebration of Christmas through music.
This concert is free but contributions towards expenses would be greatly ap preciated.
Michael Young, artist extraordinaire, is the Creative Director for the Town of Estes Park’s Catch the Glow Parade 2022. He is now in his thirteenth year of creating the most amazing lighted floats Estes Park has ever seen!
Michael has been busy since Septem ber composing and creating these gor geous floats guaranteed to be the brightest event of year! This year, don’t miss his new floats including “Peace on Earth,” “Winter Peace,” “Rodeo Christmas,” “Christmas Express,” “I Saw Three Ships,” “The Candy Ma
chine,” “Tinsel, Tyson, and Leroy,” “Hit The Lights,” “Freedom,” “Happy 1960s Christmas” and more!
Michael tells us, “In the 19 seconds that people see each float, they see a lot of detail, more than you might think. That is the reason I put so much work into each and every float. I am so hon ored to be able to make these creations for everyone to see. The Town Special Events staff allow me to open my mind and create the visions I see. It’s so grati fying and wonderful that I am able to do this each and every year, it’s truly a
dream come true!”
The 34th Annual Catch the Glow Parade will roll through downtown this Friday, November 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Holiday music broadcast throughout the town sets the scene before the pa rade. Take a stroll through our magical downtown. Then, at 5:30 p.m. snuggle in for the Catch the Glow Parade featuring thousands of colorful twinkling lights, floats with life-sized dinosaurs, giant nutcrackers and three masted sailing ships, entertainers such as the Highland Brass, Peak Pitch and Cowboy Brad
Fitch, wildlife characters, Rodeo Roy alty, First Responders and so much more! Of course, Santa in his sleigh and his beloved reindeer end the pa rade!
Thank you, Michael Young, for shar ing with the world, your incredible vi sions once again for this Catch the Glow parade!
Don't miss the most brilliant event of the year! The parade goes on no matter the wind or weather, so bundle up, bring your blankets, hot coffee and co coa, and be prepared to be dazzled!
Making a list and checking it twice? Want to make sure your gifts are unique and memorable? Don’t miss thee 3rd Annual The Holiday Shoppe at The Old Gallery in Al lenspark on Black Friday and every week end through December 18. Original art, hats, quilts, soaps, ceramics, handmade or naments, scarves and more have been cre ated by the 27 featured artists at The Old Gallery, as well as The Hilltop Guild.
“Our local artists offer an eclectic mix of art including jewelry, fiber, weaving, paint ings, fused glass, photography, ceramics, wooden pieces and much more. It’s a won derful way to get into the holiday spirit and meet some of the amazing artists behind the work,” said photographer Darlene Bushue. You’ll also find handmade cards, calen dars, coasters, ornaments and more at The Holiday Shoppe. On Black Friday, The Old Gallery will be open, with complimentary cookies, donuts, coffee and hot chocolate. The Old Gallery is open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Black Friday. Contributing artists include Ann
Barnsley, pottery; Kitty Burton,oils/pastels/watercol ors; Darlene Bushue, photography; Holly Daley, pas tels in high density; David Duey, woodworks; Patty Dwyer, oils and pastels; Leslie S. Emerson, jewelry/mixed media; George Epp, woodturning; Lyn E. Ferguson, photography; Elizabeth Hake, jewelry; Robin Jasper, wildlife photography; Sue Jasen, acrylics/ oil paintings/watercolor; Susan Krauth, acrylics; Sheila Marie, oils; Mary Morse, fiber art; Julie Neri, ceramics; Jennifer Nicholson, pyrography/acrylics and watercolor; Cheryl Penning ton, photography and hand tinting; Lois Rentz, fused glass, MaryLynn Schumacher, clay tiles; Eli Roehl, jewelry; Andrew Treaster, photographer; Linda Toukan, jewelry; Sally Van Der Kamp, stained glass/fused glass/jewelry; Merrie Wicks, watercolor/oils; Dawn Wilson, photography and Julia Zuniga, ceramics.
Located at 14863 Highway 7 at the entrance to Al lenspark, The Old Gallery is 20 minutes south of Estes Park and 20 minutes from Lyons. It’s a beautifully ren ovated 1940s log structure that is a non-profit center for community, art and visitors. The Old Gallery pro vides art, education, entertainment and social services to area residents and visitors, including the Commu nity Cupboard Food Bank, Community Closet, art
and yoga classes, concerts, potlucks and more.
“The Old Gallery really captures the spirit of this mountain community. It’s a beautiful place for our artists to display and sell their work,” said Bushue.
For more information: info@theoldgallery.org 303-747-2906
That would seem to be pretty hard for many people. Take Fanny J. Crosby, for exam ple. Fanny was eight days old when she developed an eye infection. A visiting physician mis treated her eyes and she became totally blind. After dealing with those early challenges of blindness, at eight years of age, Fanny penned this poem, showing her philosophy about life. “Oh, what a happy soul I am, although I cannot see. I am resolved that in this world, contented I will be. How many blessings I enjoy that other people don’t, to weep and sigh because I’m blind. I cannot, and I won’t.” During her lifetime, Fanny wrote thousands of hymns and gospel songs… among them: “Blessed Assurance”; “I am Thine, O Lord”; “Pass me not, Oh Gentle Savior”; “To God be the glory”; “Praise Him, Praise Him”…perhaps you remember singing them, hopefully, with Fanny’s thankful heart.
This is Thanksgiving week! I trust that, during this week of ‘family, food, and football’, you will spend some time reflecting on all the things you have to be thankful for. Things not going so well for you right now? Another songwriter, Johnson Oatman, urges: “When upon life’s billows…When you are discouraged…When you are burdened with a load of care…When the cross seems heavy you are called to bear…Amid the conflicts, great or small…Count your many blessings, name them one-by-one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” In other words, count your blessings…and be thankful.
As I mentioned last week, let’s be thankful for our nation. I well remember the mean ingful feelings I had some years ago when my wife and I visited Norman Rockwell’s art studio. I stood before his great paintings about the ‘Four Freedoms’ that we enjoy in our nation, freedoms that many other peoples do not. Remember them this Thanksgiving season: “The Freedom from Want; The Freedom of Speech; The Freedom from Fear; The Freedom of Worship”. Although some in our nation fail to experience and enjoy these, most of us do. “In everything give thanks”, ‘Count them one-by-one”.
Secondly, let’s be thankful for our family. When was the last time you hugged your spouse, your children, warmly, and told them how thankful you are that they are your family, and for all the blessings you enjoy because of them. I’ve spent some sleepless hours recently, think ing about how I’ve failed to tell one of my grandsons how thankful I am for him. This, following a serious auto accident in south Denver, and his time spent in the hospital. Is that what it takes to motivate us to ‘in everything give thanks’ for family members. Reba McIntyre sadly sings about “The Greatest Man I never Knew”, as she reflects on a father…now passed away…who never told his children how thankful he was for them. As we sat around the dinner table, feasting this Thanksgiving day, did we think about each person in that circle with the appropriate thanksgiving they deserved, and did they know about it. Someone has well said, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Another said: “Make it a habit to tell people ‘Thank you!’…express appreciation, sincerely, not expecting anything in return. Truly ap preciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you.”
Thirdly, and most important of all, let’s be thankful to God. The Bible says: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of Lights.” One of the greatest failures of mankind is failing to give thanks to Him who continually blesses. After a leper…one of ten…was healed and returned to give thanks, Jesus asked sadly, “Where are the nine?” God pondered His people of old and said, “Even the animals know and appreciate their master’s feeding…but, my people do not acknowledge.” One of the reasons, as I touched on last week, is that we spend too much time musing on the things ‘we do not have’, rather than those we receive. However, as a man, Frank Clark, said: If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.” So, ‘count your many blessings’ or as David advised: “Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits – Who forgives all your sins, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, Who satisfies your desires with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagles.” (Ps. 103)
Fanny said it for us: “How many blessings I enjoy that other people don’t! To weep and sigh because I’m…, I cannot, and I won’t.” Let’s always show a thankful spirit.
Bob Lewis
Did you have a mentor growing up? If not, did you wish you did? What do you like to do for fun? Do you speak Eng lish? English and Spanish? If you would like to BE the difference in the life of a local youth and you have time to give, please consider becoming a mentor or activity volunteer. Mentors help youth gain confidence, social skills and hope, all while becoming part of our support ive and inspiring community. Activity Volunteers help youth waiting to be matched at monthly activities. We have several youth waiting for male and female adult volunteers in both our Commu nity-Based and School-Based Men toring Programs. Our mission is to empower youth to achieve their full potential, and we are seeking more positive adult role models to help us!
Some of the youths interests include: karate, insects, dinosaurs, gaming, draw ing, sports, painting, writing music, singing, cooking, reading, playing musi cal instruments, growing plants, listen ing to music, talking, hanging out, go for walks, ride a bike, going to the library, growing plants, reading, films, Spider man soccer, baseball, play with toys. Call 970-577-9348, email: kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org or visit www.poweredbypartners.org to learn more and sign up!
¡Se necesita un pueblo! ¿Tuviste un mentor mientras crecías? Si no, ¿te hubiese gustado haberlo tenido?
¿Qué te gusta hacer para divertirte?
¿Hablas Inglés? ¿Inglés y español? Si de seas HACER una diferencia en la vida de un joven local y tienes tiempo para dar, considerarías convertirse en un mentor o voluntario de actividades? Los mentores ayudan a los jóvenes a ganar confianza, habilidades sociales y esper anza, todo mientras se convierten en parte de nuestra comunidad de apoyo e inspiración. Los Voluntarios de activi dades ayudan a los jóvenes que esperan ser emparejados en las actividades mensuales.
Tenemos varios jóvenes esperando voluntarios adultos masculinos y fe meninos en nue stros programas de mentores basados en la comunidad y en la escuela.
Nuestra misión es capacitar a los jóvenes para que alcancen su máximo potencial, ¡y esta mos buscando modelos adultos más positivos para que nos ayuden!
Algunos de los intereses de los jóvenes incluyen: kárate, insectos, dinosaurios, jugar, dibujar, hacer deporte, pintar, es cribir música, cantar, cocinar, leer, tocar instrumentos musicales, cultivar plan tas, escuchar música, conversar, pasar el rato, salir a caminar, andar en bicicleta , ir a la biblioteca, cultivar plantas, , películas, fútbol Spiderman, béisbol, ju gar con juguetes.
¡Llame al 970-577-9348, envíe un correo electrónico a: kwhitacre@pow eredbypartners.org o visite www.pow eredbypartners.org para obtener más in formación e inscribirse!
No one can say for certain if, when and for how long a possible recession could last. Even if there isn't one, here are ten tips to share that work in the best of times, and are essential for the worst of times.
Here goes:
1. Have a household budget. If you know where every dollar is coming from, and where every dollar is going, you'll know where first to start cutting back.
2. Kash is King. Maybe hold off on that new car or big home improve ment for the time being. One possible outcome of a recession is a reset on labor costs and prices. Holding off for now might save you big dollars on the cost of those future purchases.
3. Save up to 25% on fuel costs with three simple tricks - start slow, brake slow and check your tire pressure. Act as if there is a raw egg between your foot and the gas pedal, and bump your tire pressure a few pounds over the recom mended level.
4. Make yourself #1. When most peo ple make a household budget, they make sure first to cover the home and car pay ments. Instead of being like most people, prioritize putting away 5 - 10% of your net paycheck into savings first. That might produce a little cushion for tough times and unexpected bills. It's easy to do, too. Ask your HR or payroll provider to have this amount direct deposited to a separate savings or high-yield money market account (see # 9 below).
5. Maximize retirement contribu tions. With the market down 20 - 30%, now is the best time to invest for your long-term retirement.
6. Get rid of unnecessary credit cards.
Find one card with a low interest rate and no annual fee and leave it at home. Use only when absolutely necessary. If you already have high- interest credit card debt, work on paying it down rather than running up more.
7. Resist the temptation for taking out a home equity loan (regardless of what lenders are advertising) for non-home items, such as a new car or a vacation. If times get tough, do you really want to lose your home because of that beach vacation?
8. Avoid leasing a car. The implied interest rate and mileage charges make most vehicle leases a horri ble financial deal, only made worse in a recession. Keep your current vehicle longer and you might see vehicle prices drop as a possible outcome of a recession.
9. Put your idle cash to work. Money sitting in a checking account, or a bank savings account is doing little to help your situation, particularly with infla tion. Most online money market ac counts are paying 3.0% or better right now and are very liquid.
10. Set a long-term goal to be debt free at age 65. Being debt free is one of the best ways to thrive in a recession. Plan how to get there and get started today.
BONUS TRICK #11 (because you read this far) - If you have one of those fixedrate mortgages at 4% or less, make only the minimum payment and conserve your cash (perhaps in one of those on line money market accounts). So long as the current rate of inflation remains much higher than your interest rate, you'll be using cheaper dollars to repay your mortgage down the road.
Go to www.mpa.cpa or call (970) 6671070 to speak to us a Mueller•Pye & As sociates.
Quota Club of Estes Park is offering fi nancial assistance to members of our community who wish to further their education. Past recipients have been in the medical field, educators, law enforcement, first re sponders, flight school, en vironmental programs to mention just some of our past
recipients. Anyone who wishes to at tend an accredited institution or seminar or continuing ed ucation for recertification to advance their career is eligible to apply. Please contact Ann Kasper at akasper45@yahoo.com for information on how to apply.
Monday, Nov 28 Hot Open-faced Turkey Sandwich w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables
Tuesday, Nov 29 Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, grn peppers & onions) w/ Pasta Salad & dessert
Wed., Nov 30 Pork Loin w/ applesauce, Sweet Potatoes & vegetables
Thursday, Dec 1 Signature Salad w/ (fried) Chicken Strips (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing
Friday, Dec 2 Shrimp Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad
Nov 28 – Dec 2 Dec 5 – 9
Monday, Dec 5 Denver Omlette (ham, mushrooms, onions & grn peppers) w/ hashbrowns & fruit
Tuesday, Dec 6 BBQ Platter (Pulled Pork & Beef Brisket) w/ cornbread & coleslaw Wed., Dec 7 Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ Homemade Chips & dessert
Thursday, Dec 8 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Dec 9 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day
Meals are $7 for current 2022 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reserva tion only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Nov 28th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov 23rd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a de tailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org
The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15)
Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Movie (1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesday @ noon)
Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM
Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information
The Youth in Action chapter at Estes Park High School is hosting a bingo night for the community. Families with kids of all ages are invited to attend on December 9th at 5 p.m. in the high school commons. Concessions and a dinner package that includes a walking taco, cookie, and drink will be provided by BAM, another school group. Winners will receive prizes from local businesses like the Sugar Shack and Sombrero Ranch or a YIA basket with mugs, tshirts, stickers, and more!
All funds raised and donations col lected will go towards YIA’s Shark Tank project this spring. Youth in Action gives grants to local nonprofits every year
based on the money they raise that year and what funds will be matched by busi nesses like the Bank of Colorado. Stu dents read grant applications through out the year and make their decision in the spring. In previous years YIA has awarded money to the Cycling Coali tion, Ms. K’s Farm, and EVICS.
Youth in Action is a club with a lot of student leadership. For their bingo night fundraiser, students took on the respon sibility of calling local businesses for prizes and making advertisements for local papers, social media, and the com munity. Come to bingo night to support the students in Youth in Action so they can support the community!
For the second year in a row, the local Key Club and Youth in Action chapters at the high school partnered with Crossroads Ministry and hosted a food drive. On Saturday, November 12th, students handed out lists of needed items and collected food outside of Safeway. Like last year, they gathered a great supply of food and paper items just in time for Thanksgiving.
While both club advisors, Pam Frey and Marsha Weaver, suggest the food drive each year, it is the work of the students that makes it possible. Key Club president Anna Roberts-Briggs made the call to Crossroads to check if
they had a truck available and a list of needed items the students could give to people. Oliver Tapia Villegas, a mem ber of Youth in Action coordinated with Safeway. Students began making posters at Key Club meetings and fin ished them on their own time. Mem bers of both clubs helped collect boxes in the weeks leading up to the food drive.
Both clubs were very excited to help people in their community and were grateful so many community members were able to help them with the food drive through donations. They look forward to hosting the food drive again
In recent days we have received a cou ple of encouraging notes from people we are grateful to be associated with. One of them is from Lisa Whannel who shared about her experience with a food drive
experience was volunteering downstairs for the Bright Christmas sign up, and a young lady and her two year old daugh ter came in, fresh from Honduras, not a word of English… I helped her sign up for her daughter (with very humble re
hosted by Youth in Action at Safeway. “Gene and I had the opportunity to participate at Crossroads today. What a blessing! I just love seeing this new facil ity alive in so many ways. Nancy and her team were there working with Bright Christmas fami lies. Gene drove the Crossroads van to Safeway where high school kids from Youth in Action had gath ered to conduct a food drive. Super organized kids with shopping lists for needed items, handing them out to shoppers entering the store. Their enthusiasm was genuine. Gene drove the van back to Crossroads where Debra and her volunteers un
quests, as a side note…), but when I was checking everything on the sheet, I found she had written “food” as the thing she wanted for the household for Christmas. I found Eva, and had her
loaded 966 pounds of food and accepted nearly $400 in cash donations. Seeing all age groups participating in activities that support our neighbors is humbling and warms the heart! We were blessed to be a part of this today!”
The second note came from Scott Ap plegate who shared about his experience in our new building. “My favorite related
come in to chat about Crossroads, and then sent her up to sign up for help when she was done with Bright Christ mas. There’s no describing the feeling that comes from that glimpse of gratitude in some people— and the new build ing/set-up makes it all work so much better. ”
Last Thursday we were given the great pleasure to bless 110 families with a box of groceries that would allow them to prepare a Thanks giving dinner. This is a pretty big under taking with tons of people coming to gether to make it happen. People who sponsor the groceries, others who move it, deliver it, pack it, organize it and then distribute it with a smile. We are thank ful for a loving community who desires to be actively engaged in meeting the needs of our neighbors.
We will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week to celebrate Thanksgiv ing!
Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Holiday Closed November 25
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An Author’s Journey: The Writing Process with Ed Davis Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Hondius Room & on Zoom
Award-winning author and chronicler of road stories Ed Davis will discuss his writing journey and process, and answer audience questions. Please note this is a Zoom program; attendees are invited to watch from the Hondius Room or at home.
Horse: Author Talk with Geraldine Brooks
Tuesday, December 6, 5-6 p.m., online Chat with Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks as she discusses her most recent novel, Horse, a story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.
Book Club for Mortals: Being Mortal Thursday, December 8, 1-2:30 pm., Wasson Room & on Zoom
Examine medicine’s ultimate limita tions in Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. This Book Club for Mortals is the second session in a two-part series.
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Holiday Magic: Custom Wood Ornaments Thursday, December 1, 5:30-7 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace
Create some holiday magic! Use the laser engraver and a natural wood slice to make a custom ornament.
Young Chautauqua Club Kickoff Party
Wednesday, December 7, 3:45-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room
What’s Young Chautauqua and how can you be a part of it? Facilitator Katherine Dumont will detail this im mersive program in which participants portray historical characters. All ages welcome.
Holiday Magic: Macramé Tree Ornaments
Wednesday, December 7, 5:30-7 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Saturday, December 10, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace
Macramé a unique tree ornament in the Makerspace. Recommended for adults and teens.
ADULTS
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Exploring Nature with Kevin Cook Monday, December 5, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room & on Zoom
A monthly series on how to engage with the wonders of Life on Earth. In “The Outcome, ” learn about living in reasoned harmony with Life.
Social, Emotional, & Spiritual Re newal: A Living Room Conversation Tuesday, December 6, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Wasson Room
Consider ways individuals and institu tions in our communities can play a ma jor role in fostering connection and sup port. Presented in collaboration with the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partner ship.
Health Insurance Assistance
Wednesday, December 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wasson Room
Larimer Health Connect will be onsite offering free assistance with health in surance research, comparisons, financial planning, and more. Register for a onehour appointment by calling 970-4720444.
TEENS & KIDS
Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Book vs. Movie Club: Mr. Popper’s Penguins Saturday, November 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Makerspace Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation. Snacks and drinks provided.
Write a Holiday Card Poem Wednesday, November 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Makerspace
Learn about different kinds of poems, then craft your own holiday cards.
Teen Advisory Council Thursday, December 1, 6-7 p.m., Hondius Room
Monthly meeting for tweens & teens who want to recommend library pro gramming and collection purchases for their age group.
Makerspace Saturday: Laser Etched Stone Nightlights
Saturday, December 3, 3-4 p.m., Mak erspace
Repeated Tuesday, December 13, 5-6 p.m., Makerspace
Learn how to use tools and equipment in the Makerspace. This month, laser etch your own agate slab nightlight.
Holiday Cards
Tuesday, December 6, 4-5 p.m., Hondius Room
Use craft paper, stickers, and other items to make custom holiday cards. All supplies provided.
Artwork Wednesday: Ornaments Wednesday, December 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hondius Room
Experient with different art mediums and styles. This month, decorate your own ornament! All art skill levels wel come.
Library Storytimes
Baby Storytime: Thurs. & Fri. at 10 a.m. Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Wed., No vember 30 at 6 p.m. & Tues., November 6 at 10 a.m.
Pajama Storytime with Nancy Bell: Wed., December 7 at 6 p.m.
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Learn the 3D Printer Friday, December 2, 23:30 p.m.
For ages 15 and up. Learn the Laser Cutter Friday, December 9, 23:30 p.m.
For ages 15 and up.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the post office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gen tly-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish… and pen guins? Imagine having a household pet with flippers. That becomes the life of Mr. Popper.
In the 1938 book Mr. Popper’s Pen guins, Mr. Popper is a man of modest means. He’s a house painter, husband, and father, who has a happy life but rest lessly dreams of famous explorers in far away places. He sends fan mail to an Ad miral who is exploring polar regions, and as a surprise, the Admiral sends a penguin named Captain to Mr. Popper. Captain represents hope and the prom ise of adventure to the Popper family. Through a series of shenanigans, includ ing snowy indoor habitats and baby pen guins, they learn about the beauty of life, survival, and the meaning of our time on Earth.
Mr. Popper’s Penguins is the feature of this month’s “Book vs. Movie Club” at the Estes Valley Library. Kids and teens
are invited to discuss the book, then watch the 2011 film version starring Jim Carrey on the big screen. Attendees will find similarities and differences between the two, and are encouraged to share in sights with each other.
The program takes place in the Hondius Room at the library on Satur day, November 26 starting at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend, including li brary cardholders and guests visiting Estes Park. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided. The movie Mr. Popper’s Penguins is rated PG.
“Book vs. Movie Club” is a monthly program exploring the differences and similarities shared by popular books and movies of the same name, and is hosted on the last Saturday of each month. Sign up and learn more about teens & young adult programs online at estesvalleylibrary.org.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” The holiday season is here and there’s magic to be had at the Estes Val ley Library.
Start off the month by adding a new or nament to the collection. On December 1 and December 3, creators of all ages are invited to use the laser to engrave a natural wood slice. Choose from one of our designs or customize one of your own.
Continue decorating for the holiday with the art of tying knots into patterns, or macramé! We’ll be making macramé
Interested in making more ornaments?
On December 7 and December 21, join us for Artwork Wednesdays in the Hondius Room. Get creative with a vari ety of art mediums and styles. Artists of all skill levels are welcome.
On December 15 and December 20, learn (or practice your skills, if you al ready know) how to crochet and make a cute “cup cozy.” Your hot chocolate will stay nice and warm! Beginners should allot two hours for the program; more advanced crocheters may be able to cre ate their cozy quicker.
Restless Spirit will be playing at Snowy Peaks Winery on November 25 from 3-6 p.m. (Catch the Glow Parade night). They will be playing old time Appalachian mu sic, two fiddles, a mandolin and a guitar.
tree ornaments on December 7 and 10. Or, on December 14 and 17, make an or nament for the technically-minded folks in your life by soldering a blinking bulb. Talk about unique!
(Please note that because macramé and soldering require increased attention to detail and patience, these crafts are rec ommended for adults and teens only.)
Have no fear: kids, tweens, and teens, we have several creative programs meant just for you. Swing by on December 6 to make holiday cards for your friends and family. We’ll provide craft paper, stick ers, and lots of other supplies to make your cards extra special.
Later on in December, if you’re still looking for a last minute stocking stuffer, patrons of all ages can sign up for our holiday mug painting sessions on December 21 and 23 in the Maker space. Make a custom mug and we’ll even provide a hot cocoa packet to stuff inside.
The holidays are a great time to stop by the Estes Valley Library. Pick up a book for those cozy nights at home, or stretch your creative muscles by exploring the second-floor Makerspace.
Sign up for these programs, explore your next read, and learn more about the Makerspace at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Oh my! Yesterday was Thanksgiving; Christmas is right around the corner; and 2022 will be over before we know it!
If your family is like the rest of the coun try, your refrigerator is stuffed with left overs. Even if Thanksgiving was not at your house, the host most likely pre vailed upon you to take something home.
The best time to address this is now. Clean out the refrigerator and see what is in there. If you did not clear it out be
safe, and when no longer useful, they are recyclable. Of course, with the new Ex tended Producer Responsibility laws, these boxes may not be so freely avail able by next Thanksgiving if there are other, more Earth-friendly options for packaging.
The Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, HB21-1162, was passed and signed into law in June of 2021. With a long window for preparation, it will take effect, in gradual steps, beginning January 1, 2023 when single use plastic bags, plastic or
Thanksgiving is a fun-filled holiday to celebrate family, friends, food, and foot ball. It seems as though people wait all year for this occa sion to re flect upon the things they are truly thankful for and this is admirable, but it shouldn’t be reserved for only one day. I wish more people would schedule time each month to set aside a few minutes to ponder on the good things and good people that God has placed in their lives. And, to express their gratitude in what ever way seems most appropriate to those who are dear to them. Cards, calls,
visits, coffee, dinner, or special gifts are all great ideas. I know I’m preaching to the choir and it’s bouncing back to me as a melodic sonnet of what I
should be doing as well. Before you read anymore, take a pen and write down the people who are coming to mind. We hope you have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving celebration! After you get filled up on food, we would love to have you join on Sunday at 11 a.m. as we worship together at the Reel Mountain Theater. For more information, email us at FlatironsChurchEP@gmail.com
fore “the dinner,” sort out the food that has been in there “a while.” Sometimes things migrate to the back of the storage and reside there for days! Years ago, I used to ask the CSU Extension Office how long to keep food in the fridge (or freezer). Now, you can find anything on the Internet. After segregating what is still edible from that which is destined for compost, and both of these from anything expired beyond the point of re demption, design a two or three day menu that incorporates some leftovers. Put these back into the fridge. Whatever does not fit into the meal plan should be frozen for some other time. Even so – I suggest you magnetize a note to the front of the unit so you remember what is in there.
If, on the other hand, your family is like mine, they will not eat the same dinner multiple days in a row. So, we raid the refrigerator the day after and then every thing remaining is transferred into meal size containers for freezer storage, usu ally using small individual containers – a great way to grab a quick lunch between meetings or projects. To package them, we use #5 tubs (made by Glad) used to package sandwich ham for sale and so “free.” Conscious of the ever-changing warnings about cooking in plastic, we do not microwave in these containers, but they are effective, stackable, dishwasher
paper, will cost at least 10 cents at many, if not most, stores in Colorado. By Janu ary 1, 2024, the plastic versions of these single use bags will be banned. Sixty per cent of the funds collected for carry-out bags will be devoted to local improve ments to our waste disposal system. At least it is a beginning.
“Organics” (food waste and garden or yard waste) cause methane as they de compose in the landfill. Methane is a very serious greenhouse gas, much worse than carbon monoxide. Without waiting too long, food that you do not wish to keep should be composted, as opposed to submitting to the landfill, but that is not a public offering in the Estes Valley. With home composters, residents must often (not always) con tend with bears and other wildlife at tracted to the site. So, more and more, I hear of households that may compost the garden waste outside, but have a kitchen composter for the food waste. I have friends who swear by Bokashi. Our household composter, called a Vitamix Foodcycler, sits in the laundry room and creates a soil enrichment we add to the garden. In just one year, the savings have far outdistanced the cost. If you do not have a composter, consider a household Christmas gift.
Agree? Disagree? Comments. RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com
Please come to visit the “Tea Table” with tea and baked goodies, shop the bake sale, check out the handmade crafts for sale, visit Christmas bargains, and have lunch! Yes, it is time for our tradi tional krautburger lunch Saturday, De cember 3 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 N. St. Vrain from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
You may choose a krautburger or barb-que chicken sandwich with chips, rel ish, dessert, and a drink for $8.00served from 11-1 p.m. Can’t wait that long to enjoy a krautburger? Call Cheryl Schutz at 970-586-4714 to order kraut burgers now!
We are thankful to hold this event “in
person” again and hope to see you there! All proceeds benefit local, regional, and world-wide missions.
Margaret Helen Shaw Gallup (Marg) passed away at home sur rounded by family on Tuesday, No vember 15, 2022 in Estes Park CO. Marg was born Decem ber 26, 1925 in Pueblo CO to Kenneth R Shaw and Margaret McIntosh Shaw. Marg grew up in Las Animas in southeast ern Colorado where she graduated from Bent County High School.
She attended Scripps Women’s Col lege in Claremont CA for two years before transferring to University of Colorado in Boulder where she was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and graduated with a Bache lor of Arts Degree.
Marg met her future husband, Don ald Edward Gallup on a blind date and they were married on October 29, 1949 in Las Animas. They recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniver sary.
They lived in Lincoln NE, Greeley, Wheatridge, Boulder and Estes Park CO.
She has been actively involved with the Community Church of the Rock ies Presbyterian Church and Chapter GJ of P.E.O. in Estes Park.
While in Boulder she volunteered with Home Hospitality for Foreign Students at CU.
She enjoyed volunteering with Estes Park Library, Elizabeth Guild, and the annual Scottish Festival and Parade for many years.
With her passion for genealogy she was a member of Estes Park Geneal ogy and over the years she traveled to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City for extended research.
Hiking with the “Over the Hill Gang” in Estes for many years pro
vided weekly Monday hikes throughout Rocky Moun tain National Park during the summer and snow shoeing in the winter. She loved Rocky Moun tain National Park and breakfast cookouts at Sprague Lake and picnics at Endo Valley were fre quent. She discovered our cabin in
Dunraven Heights, a gem for sure.
She was an avid bird watcher in Boulder and Estes Park, always leav ing home with her binoculars and bird books. Marg was an avid reader, be longed to book clubs, and kept even busier with various needle point and knitting projects.
Marg loved traveling overseas to Scotland, England, France and an Elder Hostel hiking trip to Austria as well as trips coast to coast throughout the U.S.
She is survived by her husband Don of Estes Park, son Jim (Leslie) of Boul der, daughter Cathie of Longmont, son John (Karin) of Arvada, grand children Jason, Jennifer, Ryan, Dana, Jesse, Sierra, Maggie, step grandchil dren Jenni, Derek, Devon, great grandchildren Lucy and Sam and nieces Chris Morgan and Deborah Barber. She is preceded in death by her brother Kenneth M Shaw.
She was a “lady” to all and loved life to the fullest; was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Com munity Church of the Rockies in Estes Park in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnuttestes park.com to share a memory of Marg to the family.
Guidelines for Equal Pay for Equal Work Act https://cdle.colorado.gov/equalpaytransparency
Estes Valley Fire Protection District is hiring for a Fire Code Safety Assistant.
Depending on qualifications, pay may start at the Assistant I (Step 1: $48,000) or Assistant II (Step 1: $58,399) level. Benefits include pension, paid employee and dependent insurance premiums, paid leave and other incentives. Go to https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/apply for full job description and application
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The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store. Part time, Apply within.
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Primarily responsible for shift management of all kitchen & back of house food service operations including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, and kitchen cleanliness. $18 - $19/hour with full benefits, childcare assistance, and employee perks. www.w or k i n t he roc k i es. or g
AA of Glen Haven- Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Also Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Town Hall. Book study meeting.
Early Worms-Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Tues., Thurs. & Saturday hy brid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.
Fall River Group
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 453 West Elkhorn: Sunday 6:00 p.m.
Mon., Weds., Sat. Noon
Fri. Noon and 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).
Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password needed).
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166
West Side Estes Park AA, meets at 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park and it takes place Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Dannen Library - located on the lower level of the Legett Christian Center.
Celebrate Recovery -If you are one of these people who struggle with addic tion, compulsions, and destructive be haviors as well as the lies which drive them, please consider coming to Cele brate Recovery and discover the joy of being set free. We meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for snacks and fellowship, being honest with our selves and others, at the Christian Church of Estes Park, 4655 US Hwy. 36, Estes Park, CO. There is a seat for you.
Note: The AA Meeting website has over 6,000 members and there are 69 AA Meetings a week plus NA has 30 meetings a week. Go to www.inthe rooms.com
Text or call 970-556-8554 if interested!
Responsible for collaborating with Director in teaching preschool age children using nature-based curriculum at the Bennett Preschool. $19.00 - $21.00/hour with full benefits, employee perks, retirement fund, and generous PTO/vacation. www.w orki n t h ero c kies . or g
80511
Marketi ng a nd CoMM un iCatio n s d ireCtor
Oversees the Strategic Brand Managers and coordinates/directs all aspects of the Association’s marketing efforts, including advertising, promotions, public relations, and crisis communications. $64,109.00$76,128.00/year with full benefits, childcare assistance, retirement fund, and membership. www.w orki n t h ero c kies or g
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Full-time
Civil Engineer I/II
Emergency Services Dispatcher I/II/III
Events Maintenance Worker I Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II
IT Systems Administrator I Laboratory Technician Mechanic II/III Police Officer I/II/III Town Engineer
Utility Billing Representative I/II Water Superintendent
The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Full time. Perform a variety of functions to accomplish the distribution of mail and packages. Vehicle and gas supplied. Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Clean driving record. Competitive pay. Email Mark: epenterprisesllc@outlook.com
Responsible for providing care from children 6 weeks to 1.5 years old. Must meet State of Colorado qualifications for a group leader of a child care center. $21$23/hour with full benefits and employee perks. www.w orki
Laundry Part Time, $16/hr
*Benefits for Part-time employees beginning Jan. 2023. Stop by and see us or call us at 970-586-6066
300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Good Samaritan Estes Park Village has an opening for a beautician / barber. A hair salon on-site with 2 styling chairs, hairdryers and sinks. $200 month space rent, and you can bring in out side clients. Preferably 2-3 days a week, flexible as you set your own sched ule and your own rates.
More than 40 percent of seniors report regularly experiencing loneliness. Good Samaritan Estes Park Village senior living community offer socialization, meal programs and wellness/activity programs to combat loneliness, gently supporting our residents that nurture their body, mind and soul. One of the ways we want to enhance this is through our volunteer program. We will pair seniors with friends in the community who can share their interests and offer companionship.
If you are looking to make a different in the lives of others, contact the Good Samaritan Estes Park Village. (970)577-7700 ext 200 and ask for Irene.
Are you looking for something that is a calling rather than a job? Good Samaritan offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. If you want more out of your work than just a paycheck...check out our employmentopportunitiesatwww.good-sam.com.
Pi n e Room ma n ageR
Responsible for the overall day-today operations at the Pine Room Restaurant located at YMCA of the Rockies. $17 - $18/hour with full benefits, childcare assistance, and employee perks. www.w o rk i nth e r o ck ie s. o r g
Looking for experienced servers & kitchen staff
Full/Part time available Must be available to work weekends Apply online at: mountainhomecafe.com
Deer Crest Resort Rooms & Suites with kitchenettes.
Available for extended stays and monthly rental. November 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. Adults only, non-smoking, no pets. Call Cherokee @ 970-586-2324
Apartments for rent.
Kitchen, fireplace. Gorgeous views on Lake Estes. May rent short term any time but have to leave by May 24, 2023. Price in cludes utilities, cable, and internet. $1300 per month. Call 970-779-7455.
One person professional office located downtown on north side of Bond Park. Completely remod eled recently. Conference room, coffee bar, copy ma chine are available. $600.00 per month, all util ities included. Contact Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. 303-589-1543
OFFICE SPACE For Rent 970-290-4488
Executive office for rent. $350.00 a month includes all utilities, high speed in ternet, handicapped bath rooms, kitchenette, conference room and easy parking. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.
The last of our Estate Sale items. All must go! Bookcase (2), lamps, fix tures, dishes, Pyrex, roast pan, crock pot, trays, linens, wool blankets, small area rugs, dining ta bles, long wool runners, western saddle, Longaberger baskets, pot tery, depression and press glass, jewelry, child’s desk & chair, round table retro set, Christmas lights, Waterford Crystal, cut glass, Bohemian glass sets, Sony BRA-VIA XBR 46” TV with 3D feature and visors and stand model# XBR-4GHX909 all clean make offer. Ask contact 970-586-1681 leave msg for apt - Thank You. Fri, Sat Nov 25th-26th. 1067 Morgan St. 9:00-3:00. ESTATE/MOVING SALE Need
JUDI 970-215-5548
