Christmas is approaching. For some it is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. For others, not of that faith, it may be a holiday to celebrate their faith. Still, others who profess no faith, it is a time of celebration and relative peace. We mostly forget our political differ ences and just enjoy the season. It is al most like enemies disappear and we are filled with joy and peace we all wished happened all year long.
But there are others who dread the sea son. It is a heavy weight as they contem plate the pain and suffering, they live in all year long, but is enhanced during this season of celebration. They will not be gathering with family or friends to, per haps, exchange gifts or just to enjoy the community. They may be struggling to hold their marriage together or learn to live with the wreckage of a broken rela tionship. They maybe be homeless and friendless. They may be suffering a pro longed illness which destroys their sense of belonging and friendship. The illness may be mental, emotional, or physical. It could be anything that helps them feel isolated and alone.
At Celebrate Recovery, we join and bring strength in ways it cannot be found alone. It is a program that prom ises that each will be there for the other, when he/she feels they cannot do it an other day. It is real life and spiritual at the same time because it recognizes we are more than biological entities without a purpose and meaning beyond our selves. It is in the lack of connection and purpose that we experience some of the most sever pain. And its impact seems to multiply in the season of cheer.
Certainly, we at Celebrate Recovery in vite those who may feel alone and iso lated at this time of year to join us on Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at the Christian Church to enjoy fellowship and a time of sharing that can help re solve the loneliness. And, since we real ize that a meeting is not the total cure, it is a time to establish connections for anytime we need a friend to walk along side us in between meetings. So, please join us to escape the pain through healthy relationships, which can lead to a more joyful season.
The Estes Park Middle School STEAM (Science Technology, Engi neering, Art, and Math) class taught by Joe Frey is again teaming up with Nicole Rische’s Art classes to created professional looking Christmas cards that are available for sale. Cards can be viewed and ordered by going to www.estesparksteam.com, the STEAM class’ student-created website.
Cards are 5 ½” x 8”, printed on 80 lb. card stock, and come with an en velope. Best of all is the price—you can get 40 cards for $25, 20 cards for $13; 10 cards for $7; or cards can be purchased individually for $1 per card. Simply go to www.estespark
steam.com and peruse the various offer ings; then you can use the email contact located on the site to order your cards, which would be available the next day for pickup at the Estes Park Middle School office.
Each year we offer new cards created by our middle school students, as well as some of our top sellers from previous years.
Please visit www.estesparksteam.com and see what you think of this latest en deavor by students of Estes Park Middle School.
By: Dennis Hoshiko, EPPD Auxiliary Offi cer
One of the longest-term and most visi ble tools of the Estes Park Police Depart ment (EPPD) Auxiliary Unit has been replaced. The EPPD Auxiliary Unit was formed in 2001 and is staffed by trained and dedicated local volunteers who sup port sworn officers of the EPPD in their duties. In 2015, the EPPD assigned a 2012 Ford Expedition to be used specifi cally for those purposes. Now, seven years and over 94,000 miles later, that vehicle, officially known as G72 has been replaced by a newer model Ford Inter ceptor dubbed G143. G72 has been reas
signed for use by the department’s men tal health co-responder to respond to calls and transport patients. G143 is a repurposed unmarked police vehicle that has been detailed with prominent Estes Park Police Auxiliary graphics. It is equipped with lights for traffic direc tion and a tow package to move speed control trailers to high traffic locations. Watch for G143 around town as EPPD Auxiliary Officers reduce speeds in school zones, patrol neighborhoods, as sist with community events, and provide traffic control during motor vehicle ac cidents and other emergencies.
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
On 11/27/2022 at 2:03 a.m. police con tacted a 33 year old male driver from Denver, CO in the 300 block of East Elkhorn Avenue. The driver was found to be impaired and he was arrested and charged with DUI and DUI per se and later released on summons from the Estes Park Police Department.
On 11/21/2022 at 8:29 p.m. police contacted a 41 year old male from Commerce City, CO at Moraine Avenue at Davis Street. The male was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was charge with DUI, failure to re main at the scene an accident, failure to notify police of an accident, careless driv ing and a seat belt violation. He was ar rested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.
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 20, the
Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 8 calls for serv ice. This included:
• Odor Investigation: 2
• Motor Vehicle Crash: 1
• Alarm Activation: 4
• Ice Rescue: 1
By popular demand, on December 5, 2022, our Urgent Care hours will change to align with the needs of our patients more closely. In addition to opening ear lier (at 8 a.m., seven days a week), the hours will more closely reflect the local pharmacy hours, allowing you to pick up your prescriptions after your visit to the Urgent Care, rather than the following day.
Our hours, starting December 5, will be:
Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
These hours will stay in effect indefi nitely, and if/when we change, we’ll an nounce it through all of the appropriate channels.
The Estes Park Health Urgent Care
Center was opened in May/June of 2020, right during the first rugged months of the COVID pandemic. It was a chal lenging time to open such a service, but in the two years since, we’ve enjoyed much growth and a high degree of local support. We’re also there when needed for our high volume of visitors and tourists.
You can check out our eph.org website for more information at https://eph.org/our-services/urgentcare-center. You’ll find a good explana tion of “Where to Get Your Care” -when to go to the Urgent Care versus when to go to the Emergency Depart ment.
Our Urgent Care staff is there for you, at 420 Steamer Drive (just east of the Safeway Gas location), with a full range of services to help you get back on track to health and wellness.
On Saturday December 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. join local author Bob Leavitt as he discusses his new book, A History of the Southern Estes Valley, with Special Em phasis on Carriage Hills. This program is free and open to the public, no registra tion is required. The book will be for sale in the Museum Shop.
The book details the early set tlement of the Southern Estes Valley and the growth of Car riage Hills and nearby areas. Over several years of research regarding the Southern Estes Valley, Leavitt discovered an early ranch (the second one in the Estes Valley) and identified the owner as a man named James McLaughlin. The land passed through several owners until it was developed as the Carriage Hills subdivision. As Carriage Hills grew to several hundred homes, a fierce battle erupted over the proposed an nexation by the Town of Estes Park. Though annexation was ultimately rejected, it involved issues that still resonate today
whenever annexation is discussed. Bob and his wife Connie moved to Car riage Hills in 2014, along with their two golden retrievers. Bob has been a history buff for many years. He discovered that little had been written about the South ern Estes Valley and Carriage Hills. Thus, the idea for this book was born.
The Estes Park Museum Friends and Foundation annual event, held the week end of November 19 and 20, saw partici pation from 22 beautiful, exciting table settings. Thank you to all of the participants, without whose enthusiasm and creativity this event would not be possible.
The People’s Choice Award, chosen from all of the settings by the guests who attended, went to Theresa Goff and her Rails in the Rockies Celebration. Three First place blue ribbons went to: Karla Van Drie, Barbara Garrison/Becky Tam blyn, and Karen Martin for the Anti quarians. The Julie Farnham Best of Show Award, chosen by attendees from the three blue ribbon winners, went to Karla Van Drie’s Nutcracker Tea Ta blescape. Karla’s preference for pink was on glorious display!
The highlight of the ceremony, leaving hardly a dry eye in the house, was when Karla Van Drie graciously gave her $100 prize to Estes Park High School student Lucy Leija. It was Lucy’s first-time expe rience with the event, and her Earth Day Celebration setting was a thrill. A new feature in this year’s program
was a silent auction with many exciting items for bid, including: a two-night lodge stay at the YMCA of the Rockies; a limited edition of six collectible Pipka Santas; various chinaware, crystal, and flatware from Julie Farnham’s collection; and a wide variety of wines from Snowy Peaks Winery and Longhorn Liquors.
The Estes Park Museum Friends would like to thank all of the event sponsors: Major Sponsor – State Farm Insurance and Susan Fereday
Generous Sponsors – the Antiquari ans, Colorado Homestead, Dunraven Restaurant, The Enchanted Florist, Estes Park News, Kind Coffee, Longhorn Liquors, Macdonald Book Shop, Moun tain Home Café, Peaks Hallmark Card Shop, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Fac tory, Snowy Peaks Winery, Smith Sign Studio, Wynbrier Ltd. Wildlife Gallery and the YMCA of the Rockies
Individual Sponsors - Barb Cole, Bobbie Heisterkamp, Cheryl Penning ton, Gladys Van Drie, Karla Van Drie, Marna Rehage, Nancy Thomas, Phil Moenning and Sue Dallam.
Keep an eye out in January for news of the 2023 Tablesetting/scaping theme!
Join us Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. for a League of Women Voters of Estes Park's Zoom Coffee. We will view “Chasing Arrows: The Truth About Recycling.” Our Be hind the Scenes guest is Molly Briggs from Eco-Cycle and CHaRM in Boulder. Molly will discuss the video and answer your questions about recycling. Let’s learn more about how best to recycle here in Estes Park and what other op
tions are available around us.
To attend the Zoom Coffee, register at this link. All are welcome.
Fill your hearts with light, music, and Christmas spirit by joining the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies for a Musical Christmas to Remember. Our concert has you covered whether you are ready for Christmas year round or you would welcome a little warm festive cheer as winter settles in.
This musi cal variety show fea tures wellloved local performers singing Christmas favorites, like “The Twelve Days of Christ mas” and “I’m Dream ing of a White Christmas.” Bring the whole family, ex cept maybe leave Rudolph the Reindeer at home this time (but please do bring him in your hearts).
Don’t forget: A Musical Christmas to Remember will be December 16th at 7 p.m. and December 17th at 2 p.m at the Historic Park Theatre. But do remember: Santa Claus may just
stop by to make this a fes tive musical event to re member. So be nice, stay off that naughty list, and plan to at tend—and to sing along!
This event is free for all members of the Fine Arts Guild. If you are interested in becoming a member, visit finearts
guild.org.
Ticket prices are otherwise: $15 for adults
$12 for seniors
$10 for children
You can purchase tickets in person at the Historic Park Theatre or online at www.historicparktheatre.com.
As you walk on trails in the park or anywhere in Estes Valley, you may have noticed aspen bark scars (not just munching marks). Or squiggly lines on the backs of aspen leaves. Or maybe you’ve seen scabby-looking pine needles or unnatural yellowish growths on woody pine branches. As Coloradoans, you know about the dire effects of our indigenous pine beetle. But Brian Berg is ready to enlighten us about what ails many of our tree species.
Brian Berg is the Town Arborist and Parks Division Supervisor. In that capac ity, he is available to residents to offer advice about trees–how and where to plant them and how to diagnose the rea sons for their failure to thrive.
In this monthly Wildlife Talk brought to you by the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, Brian will be on hand to tell us all about tree dis eases and infesta tions, problems fac ing forests all over the West. What are the causes? What are the solutions, if any?
Join us for an hour of fascinating forest science. Please regis ter at www.EVWater shed.org/events to join in-person or via ZOOM.
Estes
Thursday, December 8
12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. EV Community Center, Lower Level
Questions? Email us at EVWatershed@EVWatershed.org
Lee Upham is this year’s winner of the photo contest for the 2023 Rotary Friendship Card design. A retired wildlife biologist, Lee enjoys spending time photographing wildlife, birdwatch ing, and hiking with his wife Evelyn. They spend as much time as possible at their cabin in Estes Park.
“The herd of bull elk on the tundra photo was taken with a Canon telephoto lens (400mm) in mid-summer along the Trail Ridge Road in RMNP,” stated Up ham. “I have taken many photos of elk, but seeing this group of antlered bulls in velvet, just lounging around midday, was a great photo opportunity.”
The winning photo was selected from 152 entries. “I'm very excited and pleased that my photo was selected. The scenic areas surrounding Estes Park and the wildlife in RMNP are exceptional,” he added.
Upham will receive photo credit and two Friendship Cards. The 2023 Friend ship Card will be available for purchase in early December at various locations
around Estes Park. The $10 discount card will be honored at participating lo cal businesses, which offer discounts on food and drink, shopping, entertain ment and services.
Friendship Card holders need to show their card at the businesses in order to receive discounts. Certain restrictions may apply. Participating merchants and their discount offers are listed on the Friendship Card’s Facebook page – face book.com/EPFriendshipCard. Look for the Friendship Card window decal to find participating merchants. The 2023 card will be valid through December 31, 2023.
The Friendship Card is a fundraising project of The Rotary Club of Estes Park. Net proceeds from the sale of the card are used to give back to the com munity through Rotary projects and grants. Proceeds are not used for club expenses.
For more information on the Friend ship Card, contact Karen Thompson by email at epfriendshipcard@gmail.com.
It doesn’t happen often enough, but every once in awhile I get a hankering to go through boxes and get rid of stuff. This mood grabbed me last week and dropped me downstairs in front of our storage shelves. There are a lot of boxes on those shelves! Boxes of old letters, photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia from my parents’ past, craft supplies, gift wrap and bags and ribbons and bows, boxes of computer cables and disks and old phones—and Apple boxes. How can anyone get rid of an Apple box? They are solid to the core. (Get it?) My boxes are full of the same bits and bobs everyone keeps—right? (Please say it is so!)
I could have been overwhelmed, look ing at a wide and tall wall of boxes star ing back at me. But I managed to stay fo cused on my mission, unfazed by the amount of personal possessions I deem worthy to keep around. (Some might call it baggage.) I reached up to the top shelf, very lefthand corner, and pulled down a box of ephemera from 25 years ago, opened it up, and started making piles. One was for trash, another for recycling, and a much smaller one was for the few things I wanted to keep from that era in my life.
I found a slip of paper from this box that tickled old memories. It was a re ceipt from a credit card purchase made in the ’90s. I remember the skirt well: white corduroy with buttons down the front, purchased for $28 at a boutique shop in Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs. The receipt was created by the clerk who laid my card on a card-read ing contraption, then placed carbon pa pers over the card. She ran the device’s embosser over the paper to the right, then back to the left, which made a loud chunk-chunk sound as it imprinted my card information onto the carbon paper. Remember those card readers? At the bottom of the receipt it says, “IMPOR TANT: RETAIN THIS COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. ” And so I did. For 25 years. In fact—don’t judge—it is one of the few items from the box I kept for posterity. (It could be a collector’s item some day. They aren’t made anymore!) That was before charge cards became more advanced. In the early 2000s, we had to wait while the clerk used the phone to call a data center to authorize the transaction. Sometimes they couldn’t get through which meant our card was
denied. That was just the way things were. We paid with cash or check in stead.
This morning, as I handed my credit card to a clerk, I told her about my car bon copy receipt of yore. She tapped my card against a scanner, which immedi ately read the chip imbedded in the card, and that was it. I didn’t sign anything; I didn’t get a receipt. (It was emailed to me.) While she handled the transaction, she reminisced about her mother placing orders on the phone from the Sears cata log, then driving to the store several days later to pick up her purchase.
Ah yes, catalogs! Especially at Christ mastime when the big Montgomery Ward catalog arrived in the mail, each of us kids would study the toys pages and circle the things we wanted the most. We spent hours perusing those catalogs, hoping, dreaming, and wondering how Santa would know what was on our cata log list. (I think my mom told him in se cret.)
After Christmas, I was given the cata logs to use as toys themselves. My mother drew a floorplan of a house on a big sheet of cardboard. Then I cut out pictures of people to use as paper dolls and outfitted the house with pictures of furniture and household goods. (I was easily entertained. Still am.)
Inch-and-a-half thick catalogs from Sears and Wards are a thing of the past. Sears, Roebuck and Co. founded in 1892, has emerged from bankruptcy with only 22 physical stores left. Mont gomery Ward, in operation since 1872, now has an online presence only. Nowa days we sit in front of our computers where we have access to millions of pages. (I googled Barbie just to see. There were 526,000,000 results.)
Going through boxes of old stuff isn’t exactly fun, but it can be gratifying. This time, as I dug through old effects, I re flected on younger days when Christmas sparkled with excitement and using a credit card was a luxury. Plus, the end result was that I cleared off some storage shelf space. Now there’s room for a new box holding today’s memories-in-themaking.
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, dono holdt@gmail.com.
2022 Sarah Donohoe
“Why do the nations so furiously rage to gether?” George Frideric Handel posed this question in “Messiah” (1741). Cen turies later humanity’s answer remains elusive; armed conflict rages in Ukraine, Myanmar, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East…….…it is a bar baric, seemingly unending list. America is no stranger to violence. In my lifetime Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy and King assassinations, My Lai, Okla homa City, Columbine, September 11, Sandy Hook, Mother Emanuel, Pulse, Charlottesville, Las Vegas, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, January 6 and Uvalde pierced hearts, disrupted lives and over whelmed communal ties that bind the country. Americans have suffered more than six hundred mass killings this year, including the recent homophobic mas sacre in Colorado Springs by a revengefueled 22-year old, the slaughter of coworkers in Chesapeake by a Walmart manager with a troubled past, and sev enty college campus shootings. Nour ished by easy access to firearms for irre sponsible individuals, these tragic events argue that H. Rap Brown was correct fifty-five years ago: “Violence is as Ameri can as cherry pie.”
With world population exceeding eight billion and 40% of the globe under auto cratic rule, it is unsurprising that un hinged individuals threaten society. Isaac Asimov identified a frequent source of cruelty: “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.” Primarily used to physically injure, abuse, damage or destroy, violence takes other forms. Voter suppression is vi olence. Environmental degradation is vio lence. “Rule or Ruin” politics, practiced by short-sighted men, exemplifies violence. Lies are violence. Self-deception is vio lence to truth. Online bullying is violence. Sexual assault is depraved violence. Deny ing the dignity of others is violence; Jews, African Americans, Italians, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Irish and others who have endured discrimination in America accentuate with grim irony the support from Adams, Franklin and Jeffer son for E pluribus unum as our national motto.
Growing up in a small town I regularly heard “jokes” about African Americans, homosexuals and Jews; the careless flip pancy of this “humor” was pervasive in society. Choosing to violate what Hawthorne called “the sanctity of a hu man heart” was reinforced by a culture of silence, collusion, denial and dismissal. This litany of evil behavior prompts a question: how might individuals and groups resist violence? Time-honored re sponses include sensible gun laws; pro
moting inclusion instead of supporting separation; extending generosity of spirit and putting the other fellow first; culti vating virtue; exhibiting civility; exercis ing self-restraint; embracing empathy. These alternatives to brutality do not in spire the “passion is proof” crowd be cause creating social glue demands hard work and internalized discipline.
Willingness to admit error is less a weakness than a sign of social health. My friend Philbert put it this way when counseling stubborn students who, like Ptolemy, believed they were the center of the universe: “When the pain of staying the same exceeds the pain of change, you will change.”
Lovely buildings are not accidents; nei ther are lovely human beings. Decades ago I asked my friend Terry why she was so consistently kind. Her answer stays with me: “I work at it.” It had not previ ously occurred to me that I might work at becoming a better person.
Individual acts of courage edify. Repub lican Margaret Chase Smith of Maine, confronting fellow Senator Joseph Mc Carthy of Wisconsin in 1950, issued a “Declaration of Conscience,” promoting independent thought, intellectual hon esty and the right to hold unpopular be liefs. She did not want her party to “ride to victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny—fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.”
A few years later, when “Tailgunner Joe” vilified a young man, Judge Joseph Welch effectively ended McCarthy's career: “Until this moment, Senator, I think I never really gauged your cruelty or your recklessness.” McCarthy tried to continue. Welch angrily interrupted: “Let us not as sassinate this lad further, Senator. You have done enough. Have you no sense of decency, at long last?” McCarthy's popu larity evaporated: censured by Senate col leagues, ostracized by his party, ignored by the press, powerless McCarthy died unsung three years later.
Ultimately time wounds all heels, rein forcing Emerson’s assertion: “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of princi ples” The path is clear; individuals who forego “the last refuge” to champion in tegrity enhance humanity. All of us bear this responsibility.
Gandhi: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it—always”
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The Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night on Sat urday, December 3rd, 7 p.m. This public talk, supplemented with visual aids, is intended for a general audience. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur as tronomy and education in the Estes val ley.
Our topic this month will be: The Sto ries behind the Pictures. Our guest speaker will be professional photogra pher Dawn Wilson. Dawn is a regular contributor to the Trail Gazette newspa per where she does wildlife articles com plete with her awesome photographs. Recently Dawn took a trip to the town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada (Polar Bear Capital of the World) where she photographed polar bears, foxes, goats and birds as well as the Northern Lights. Dawn will show us her pictures and tell us the stories behind the shots. It should be quite interesting.
Our speaker Dawn is Past President of the North American Nature Photogra
phy Association (NANPA). She is also co-host of The Nature Photographer Podcast. Dawn is a member of Girls Who Click, Outdoor Writers Associa tion of America, Wild Vision Initiative, Nature First, Nikon Professional Certi fied Services and she is a Leave No Trace Master Naturalist.
The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting after the presenta tion, visitors will be invited to look through our large telescope at various celestial objects.
If you have any questions, please check the EPMO web site at: www.An gelsAbove.org. The lecture is free to the public and no reservations necessary. Just come and join the party and be ready to ask questions! For more infor mation, please call the observatory at 970-586-5668.
I hope by now all the leftover Thanks giving turkey and side dishes all gone. I love Thanksgiving but no matter how I try to cut down on the prepared dishes, I always have oodles left to eat for a week. I find different ways to fix the food, but I am glad when my sweet potatoes and turkey are gone. Then comes Christmas and New Year. I guess I will diet after that.
We had a lovely day. Nathan and Lexie helped set the table and cleaned the pots and stacked the dishwasher, as did Marie. We used all the crystal, silver and china so it was a bit of work for them. I know many do not bother with that kind of table setting but it looks so pretty and that is how my family has al ways celebrated special occasions. While they “labored” I enjoyed the time relax ing with our other guests.
Marie also brought the bread, green beans and sweet potatoes. We both for got something. It was decided that I fix only Stove Top for our dressing instead of my normal “stuffing.” They all like Stove Top, ugh. In the middle of the meal, Marie asks, “Oh, where is the dressing?” I replied, “Oops. I forgot to make it! No problem, it is almost in stant. I have it in the pantry.” Problem was that I had Jiffy mix for cornbread… not Stove Top. Did I get in trouble. Then as we are serving the pies, where is the ice cream that Marie was to bring? You are not surprised that she forgot it, are you? Well, I did not forget the cranberry sauce. That is the usual forgotten item left in the refrigerator, isn’t it?
I fixed a last-minute dish that everyone really liked, Nathan especially. In fact, he
emptied the bowl as others looked on. Jeff said, “I wanted more,” Nathan said, “Sorry, it is on my plate, or I would have shared!”
One large box of frozen spinach, thawed and well drained or 3-4 bunches washed and trimmed fresh spinach. (I used the box).
¼ lb. butter
½ large onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic or garlic powder equivalent.
3-4 ounces cream cheese Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
If using fresh spinach, chop in food processor in about three batches. Wash in colander and squeeze as dry as possi ble. Cook in about 1 cup of water with a little salt for about two minutes. Drain and squeeze dry, set aside.
Melt butter in large skillet and sauté’ onions till clear and limp adding garlic last minute. Melt cream cheese in skillet and then toss in the spinach. Stir until spinach is cooked, few minutes. Pour into greased shallow container (like pie plate) and sprinkle parmesan over top. Bake in 350-degree oven about 5-8 minutes until warmed.
Simple, but delicious.
My dog Sunshine got the cooked liver for her Thanksgiving, so all had a cele bratory meal.
My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.
By: Brian Schaffer
Join Crossroads Ministry as well as hundreds of other nonprofits on De cember 6, 2022, for this year’s Colorado Gives Day campaign! Each December, Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the com munity by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day re warding for givers, nonprofits and the
community as a whole.
From today through Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 6, all donations made to nonprofits on ColoradoGives.org get a boost from a $1.4 million Incentive Fund that increases the impact of every dollar donated. Of course, would love for you to partner with us on this spe cial day, but we also would love for you to support as many local nonprofits as possible in your giving.
The Estes Park Service Extension Unit for the Salvation Army has been active in the Estes Valley for over 35 years. You might ask, “What does the Salvation Army do in our little mountain town?” Glad you asked! After each of the major floods, local emergencies and fires, there has been resources sent up from the In termountain Divisional office to support the partnering agencies who are working hand-in-hand with recovery efforts. The funding resources along with a mobile canteen to feed people are at the beck and call of the Estes Park Service Exten sion Unit which is extremely helpful when local resources are overloaded or just not sufficient for the demand. One recent example of the partnership we have with the Salvation Army happened during the global pandemic. Large quan tities of groceries and emergency kits were made available to Crossroads Min istry to distribute to those in the com munity who needed them. There was also housing assistance extended through their large network of providers. As the Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry, I am very grateful for the part nership we have enjoyed for many years with the Salvation Army. It’s always good to know we have a large organization just a call away when we need additional resources. Crossroads is not the only or ganization that benefits from the exten sive network of resources. Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is a direct recipient of support to help them fulfill their mis sion. In addition to this, the Estes Park Police Department has been able to as sist stranded motorist, people experienc ing homelessness during the late night
hours and others who find themselves in need during times when local agen cies are closed. The emergency lodging, fuel assistance and Safeway gift cards have been made available through the partnership with the Salvation Army, so as a community we are extremely grate ful for this wonderful organization that extends around the world and makes an impact in the Estes Valley.
The biggest way we have been able to benefit from these additional resources is through the Red Kettle giving pro gram that many of you are familiar with. Each year for a few days after Thanks giving until Christmas Eve, we have vol unteers who give of their time to ring bells beside the Red Kettles in hopes that people will contribute a few bucks or a handful of coins to help the less for tunate in our community. Because we operate in conjunction with the Salva tion Army, we give a small portion back to their overall operations. However, 90% of the funds raised through the Red Kettles will stay in the Estes Valley to support the partnering agencies. It’s a great way to make a meaningful impact during the holiday season. I would like to invite you to join our team of Bell Ringers this year! We are only focusing on Safeway and the shifts are only one hour which gives you plenty of time to greet people as you ring the bell for peo ple in need. Our next bell ringing day is December 14th. There are many days and time slots for you to choose from so visit our website to sign up to ring the bell at least once this year. We would be most grateful to you for this act of kind ness. www.CrossroadsEp.org
herty rotated days in order to share the clinic’s single exam room. They were the quintessential, professional “odd couple.” Flaherty, unassuming, reserved and calming; Crislip a gregarious, bar rel-chested man with a larger-than-life personality, whose direct manner with patients and booming voice belied his empathy for his patients. His consider able diagnostic skills led to his relentless efforts to find a solution to patients’ problems. George never gave up on his patients.
The hollow core door to the clinic’s single exam room was no match for George’s bass voice. At least one patient, upon “inadvertently” overhearing Crislip’s unmuted diagnosis, furtively approached the receptionist to quietly confide that he thought he had the same medical problem “as that other fellow had.”
Dressed in a black cowboy hat, boots and quite likely a bolo tie, George Crislip arrived at Salud’s one-exam room clinic to volunteer his services. Retired from a long medical career in the Navy, a pri vate practice in Minnesota and more re cently Warren Air Force Base, George was really not ready to retire. George worked first as a volunteer and then be came a paid provider until his retirement in 2010.
Salud’s subsequent clinics had “George-proofed” exam rooms, but for those of us who knew George, these reenforced exam room walls can never muffle our memories of George’s boom ing voice and his overflowing personal ity.
On this, Estes Park Salud’s thirtieth an niversary, it is appropriate and a privi lege to remember George, his contribu tion to Estes Park Salud, to the health of his patients and to the community.
By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Non profit Resource Center (EPNRC)
People, government, businesses, and nonprofits alike have identified a core community objective: to integrate and connect the diverse populations who live and work in Estes. This includes Bilin gual residents (primarily Spanish, but in creasingly Ukrainian and Nepalese), People of Color (BIPOC), various reli gious groups and levels of education, disability, age, gender, and sexuality, etc.
Many members in the community have expressed concerns of racism, antiimmigration, exploitation, and other “isms” that prevent (or discourage) them from being involved. They do not feel safe, nor do they feel they matter to the larger community.
What if we ignore this?
If we do not work together for a more inclusive community, this town will
miss out on the talent, voices, and con tributions of all its members. Inaction— and it might sound radical to some— perpetuates systemic oppression and racism in the Estes Valley. When people feel discriminated against or feel dis missed or invisible, they take their money and civic engagement elsewhere. Estes loses untapped leadership, inven tion, businesses, educators and more currently hidden within our town. How is the community addressing this problem?
The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is working diligently with many nonprofit organizations to create a more robust community; we are interrogating the status quo and challenging how we conduct business and show appreciation and understanding. One of our goals is to make Estes Park’s “status quo” more inclusive, safe, accessible and equitable. We are building better, deeper relation ships, providing resources and enabling others to act.
Many people’s hearts are in the right place. The process of breaking down barriers will actually propel the values of our larger community. Work has begun to create a safe and inclusive space through policies, procedures, infrastruc ture, and strategic planning. However, in order to realize a community where everyone feels they belong, an authentic connection with various groups is re quired, actively listening to their answers to “What do you need?”
What is the evidence to act? Training, coaching, facilitation, and representation of those that feel they do not belong elevates a feeling of trust and builds equity. A better understanding of the needs of marginalized groups makes services and programs more impactful. It fuels a safe space that appreciates all the different cultures, traditions, her itage, contributions, and history present
in a healthy community. How individuals can impact equity: You can provide training and work shops to nonprofit organizations by maintaining the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program at EPNRC. Your support will develop strategies to reframe our biases and spur internal conversations (for boards, leaders, com munity action groups, and more) that al low for more authentic and powerful en gagement.
You propel initiatives that are already in motion:
EPRC is introducing the idea of what DEI & Belonging looks like on nonprofit boards. We are working from the ground up, communicating and collaborating together to more effectively recruit the talent within diverse populations and recognize the impact their seats will hold at the table.
Once we have done this work inter nally, EPNRC will offer DEI & Belong ing workshops and seminars that collec tively develop community standards and expectations. Most importantly, this process is a practice in civic engagement: the voices of those we serve will be a pri ority in the planning and implementa tion of elevating equity in Estes.
Estes and the surrounding communi ties will benefit from the hard work to come. Your support can and will con tinue the work of DEI & Belonging.
Colorado Gives Day is a statewide day of giving on December 6. You can give $5, $500, whatever amount makes sense to you. Visit coloraodgives.org and find the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. One-time and recurring gifts can be made today. You can choose to donate to EP NRC directly or the Equity campaign specifically, which has a $5000 matching grant.
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.
Together with Quality Inn of Estes Park as our prime sponsor, American Legion Post 119 is thrilled to present an evening of Christmas cheer for our community on Saturday, December 10. At 6:30 p.m., Listening at the Legion will present a Christmas Concert, "Home for the Holi days" with three amazing singer/song writers and musicians performing origi nal and traditional holiday music. Performing together will be Mary Huck ins, Jon Chandler and Ernie Martinez.
Jon Chandler is part Wallace Stegner, part Jack Schaefer. He’s part Bruce Springsteen, and part Rambling Jack El liott. He’s part William F. Cody, and part Cole Younger. Yet he’s distinctively origi nal, a poet laureate of the American West of past, present and future. Jon is a nationally recognized singer, songwriter, poet, and author. Ernie is an extremely versatile musician who plays just about any instrument that has strings, and more. As a member of the International Western Music Association, Ernie won
Instrumentalist of the Year in 2018. Ernie has performed as a musician on over 150 albums. Mary Huckins is one of the most unique vocalists in acoustic music, and one of the most endearing personalities. Her beautiful voice and exceptional songs are part and parcel for the Denver-based acoustic trio, Dakota Blonde's popularity among Americana aficionados.
Prior to the concert, starting at 4:30 p.m., the Legion will be offering a “Christmas Cheer” buffet of heavy appe tizers, specialty holidays drinks, and free hot cider. Tickets are $20 for food and drink, $20 for the concert, or $30 for both. Please join us for a heartwarming evening of camaraderie, cheer, and mu sic as we come together as a community to celebrate not only the holiday season, but each other. Go to esteslegion.org for tickets or call 970 586-6118. And a spe cial thanks again to the Jurgens at Qual ity Inn of Estes Park for underwriting this event!
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 throughout 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!
What a wonderful word is “synchronicity.” First introduced by psychotherapist, Carl Jung, the term synchronicity describes an occurrence of events (or coincidences) that appear deeply meaningful but have no clear cause. Many people would say that coin cidences are just random, but sometimes when we look carefully into our lives, we question that randomness. Recently in November, I questioned something that occurred that was deeply meaningful to me but also extremely unlikely to have happened.
With my husband, Scott, I attended a program of the Motus Theater players in Boulder whose mission is “to create original theater to support community conversation on critical issues. ” When Scott said he purchased tickets for an improv group for my Thanksgiving birthday, I expected to laugh and enjoy the usual comedy improv: people from the audience shouting out whom they want the actors to play in what kind of situation. Like, right after picking up the engagement ring, you get jilted by your girlfriend at her mother’s 80th birthday party where you intended to propose.
The Motus Theater doesn’t do improv quite like that. Called the Playback, they ask a person from the audience to come on stage and tell a personal and mean ingful story to one of the actors acting as an interviewer. The audience becomes a silent witness as they then watch the un folding story on stage. The first woman to engage told a story about her dilemma. A non-profit director over re tirement age, she was being pressured by her husband to step down. She was con flicted because this non-profit was her baby and she was fearful of what might
happen if she was not at the helm even though in her heart she knew her assis tant could easily take over. The inter viewer got lots of information about the situation and asked great questions that were about more than the simple issue. When she was asked to describe her husband she said how great he was, how loving, and then she added that he was “fascinating. ” That one word became kind of a running joke throughout the rest of the performance.
There was a short break and when we returned the players told us they needed one more story from the audience. I tend to be a fearless person in some ways, but I have to admit standing up in front of an audience of about a hundred unknown people to tell my personal story was disconcerting. I waited for a few minutes and no one else raised their hand. Then just as I raised mine, the gentleman sitting next to me raised his. I’m not sure if I wanted to be let off the hook or go up. But he graciously nod ded his head that I should take the spot and I slowly walked past my husband and the rest of our row down onto the brightly lit stage. I sat down next to the interviewer who smiled at me. She asked my name, where was I from, the usual get-to-know-you questions, and then, handing me the microphone, in vited me to tell my story. I took a deep breath, looked up at Scott for reassur ance, and began the story that has al ways defined my life in so many ways.
In 1969, five years before Row v. Wade, I fell in love and in my sophomore year of college found out I was pregnant. I was almost 19 but not quite. My story of that time is long and winding but suffice
Think ahead to attend the next Estes Park Woman's Club meeting at the Estes Valley Community Center! Catering by the Big Horn Restaurant will feature sev eral salad selections, beef roulade Flo rentine, stuffed bell pepper with rice (veg., GF) and yummy desserts. Our program will entertain with "Ele vated Voices" showcasing local singers Denise Stookesberry, Mary Theresa
Reed, Steve Tice, and Geoff Clark. Please remember advance reservations are needed for the luncheon and Meet ing at epwcreservations@gmail.com.
For 110 years the Estes Park Woman's Club has been influential supporting the library, EP schools, RMNP, Salud Clinic, Crossroads, and other non-profit organ izations in the Estes Valley area.
it to say, I eventually delivered a baby in Mexico City, where my boyfriend had gone to help his mother who’d been in an accident. Michael was not present for the birth because two weeks before the delivery he got scared about being a 19year-old father and took off for the states leaving me behind with his mother. The night of the birth it was she who drove me to the hospital and it was she who told me I gave birth to a son who died. For 49 years that was what I believed un til I got a phone call that changed my life once again. The son I named Malcolm was now a 49-year-old man named Rony living in Toronto and he wanted to know me.
That is the way I tell this story when I tell it – a short paragraph. But this group of actors was not having any of that. They didn’t want just the beginning and the end, they wanted the middle part as well. How I felt, how I told my family, and where was I living during the months when Michael was in Mexico and I was in the states growing steadily larger? I never told that part of the story before. No one ever asked. And so, I told the audience and the actors what it was like to have everyone pressuring you to relinquish your child for adoption. How you become a secret and hide out in an other town away from your family with other girls in the same situation. The phrases, “she got in trouble” and “unwed mother” hung in the air and we all breathed them in.
I told the interviewer everything I could remember with all those people looking down at me under the lights. She asked me whom I wanted to play me. I didn’t know any of the actors’ names, so I pointed to a woman. She nodded her head, said yes and smiled. I watched the performance like I was above it. I have heard other people say that but I never understood it until that night. I felt like I was nothing but air. I watched as “Mary” told her parents. Watched as she learned she gave birth to a boy. Watched as she was told he died. Watched as mother and son were united.
After the Playback, Scott and I started to leave. A man came up to us in the hallway. “The woman who played you was my wife.” he said, “She was adopted and met her birth mother this August.” I immediately turned back and found her still on stage where we hugged and hugged. It was a moment of synchronic ity. I believe that if women speak their stories right out loud it may help other women find their voice and share their stories. That night held a tight circle of synchronicity for two women and the shame I have held onto for so long left the stage.
Mary Mesropian has lived in the Estes Park area since 1994 and is a Celebrant, officiating weddings and other cere monies. Her email is maryruthdancer@yahoo. Comments, thoughts, sharing is welcome.
Congratulations to Zach Lewis, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for December 2, 2022.
Zach is the son of Cathy and Garth Lewis.
At EPHS, Zach’s favorite class is welding and he enjoys being in the school plays and musicals. He is proud of his ability to do public speaking.
A place Zach would love to visit is Ghibli Park in Japan. He would also love to see New Zealand.
Outside of school he is on a competi tive hip-hop dance team. He likes to ski, skateboard and go camping. He has two siblings and loves playing video games and Dungeons and Drag ons. He works at a bar.
His favorite quote is “In the same way your heart feels and your mind thinks, your, mortal beings, are the instrument
by which the universe cares. If you choose to care, then the universe cares. If you don't, then it doesn't” by Brennan Lee Mulligan. He likes it because he said, “It’s a cool way to think about the world.”
The best piece of advice he’s received is that it is okay not to know who you are.
After high school he’s unsure of what he is going to do and said, “I don’t know, I’ll probably get some food!”
EVICS (Estes Valley Investment In Childhood Success) was established in 2006 as a child care scholarship program and in 2019 evolved to serve the com munity as EVICS Family Resource Cen ter. That change brought forward the ability to reach more families and their needs that reside within the Estes Valley of Larimer County. Simply put, the en hancement of becoming a Family Re source Center allowed EVICS to open our services and programming that al lows all families to receive support and referrals for their goals or needs in a safe and accessible place. If you have visited our office recently you know that we have adapted the space with an updated community playroom, we have several offices for our staff to meet privately with individuals and families or if any one is in need of a space for a meeting with a service provider or the like. We house our diaper bank (in partnership with the Nappie Project) in our space and offer free diapers (Size NB to 6, and training pants) and wipes. Needless to say our space serves a multitude of needs for our community.
One of the most promising services that we have been able to amplify is our Family Development program. Family Development focuses on families or in dividuals establishing a partnership with a trained family advocate to set goals us ing strengths-based family-centered ap proach to improve health and well-be ing. The process is simple, just call EVICS to make an appointment or stop by our office. Anyone from EVICS can assist you in starting the application and examining what you or your families goals are. From there we can assist you in signing up for programs offered di rectly by EVICS or our staff can connect you with one or more of our community partners and programs to provide the support you need while setting and achieving goals for personal or family enhancement.
EVICS has always been dedicated to the idea of educating and supporting families, and with our growth and com munity support we have been able to es tablish some regular programming that has proven successful. It is part of our vi sion to not only support families but build strength in our community. In the past year EVICS launched our ESL pro gram that has been able to reach over 50 individuals whose first language may not be English and their goal of improving their communication. We have also just launched Spanish for Kids with the help of Estes Park Elementary and have 41 students currently enrolled. Our his panic community members are also be ing served with our Mujeres in Conex ión group that meets every Thursday, and our Hispanic Business Alliance. HBA is in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. We provide a space for small business owners and entrepre neurs to find resources and support in their business journey. Please reach out to EVICS if you would like more infor
mation on any of these programs. It is a beautiful thing to witness our commu nity coming together and working to build bridges, connecting, communicat ing and beyond.
In 2023 we will continue to offer our established programs including Child Care Tuition Assistance and will also start some exciting new ones including Circle of Security Parenting which is an 8-week small group program to help parents (or primary caregivers) create a meaningful connection with the chil dren in their lives. The focus of the pro gram is to help parents learn about at tachment needs and to promote their child's sense of security through their parenting or caregiving relationship. Stay tuned for registration and more in formation!
We love our families but we know that sometimes Family Development needs to be executed on an individual basis. In 2022, EVICS has helped 13 individuals get established identifying personal and professional goals. 12 of those 13 have accomplished their goals! Several were able to start their own business through ongoing education and completing cer tifications. We have connected individu als with legal assistance, resume creation and application support, providing re source leads for their personal goals. EVICS is here to help in whichever way we can!
EVICS could not do this without help from our village of Estes Park! Thank you to all who have supported EVICS with volunteering, donations, and every type of support we could imagine. It truly takes a village!
If you would like to add to the support by donating to EVICS monetary dona tions can be made on line at: www.evics.org (click on the DONATE button), mailed to EVICS at PO Box 3373 / Estes Park, CO 80517, or dropped off at the EVICS office: 1182 Graves Avenue, Unit A. For more infor mation, please call 970-586-3055.
para servir a la comunidad como Centro de recursos familiares de EVICS. Ese cambio trajo adelante la capacidad de lle gar a más familias y sus necesidades, que residen dentro del Valle de Estes y del condado de Larimer. En pocas palabras, la mejora de convertirse en un Centro de Recursos Familiares permitió a EVICS abrir nuestros servicios y programas que permiten que todas las familias reciban apoyo y referencias para sus objetivos o necesidades en un lugar seguro y accesi ble. Si ha visitado nuestra oficina recien temente, sabe que hemos adaptado el es pacio con una sala de juegos comunitaria, tenemos varias oficinas para que nuestro personal se reúna en privado con indi viduos y familias o si alguien necesita un espacio para una reunión con un provee dor de servicio o similar. Albergamos nuestro banco de pañales (en asociación con Nappie Project) en nuestro espacio y ofrecemos pañales gratis (Talla NB a 6 y calzoncillos de entrenamiento) y toallitas húmedas. No hace falta decir que nuestro espacio sirve para una multitud de necesidades en nuestra comunidad. Uno de los servicios más prometedores que hemos podido ampliar es nuestro programa de Desarrollo Familiar. El Pro grama de Desarrollo Familiar se enfoca en familias o individuos que establecen una asociación con un defensor de la fa milia capacitado para establecer metas utilizando un enfoque centrado en la fa milia basado en fortalezas para mejorar la salud y el bienestar. El proceso es sim ple, solo llame a EVICS para hacer una cita o pase por nuestra oficina. Cualquier persona de EVICS puede ayudarle a ini ciar la solicitud y examinar cuáles son sus objetivos o los de su familia. Desde allí, podemos ayudarlo a inscribirse en los programas ofrecidos directamente por EVICS o nuestro personal puede conec tarlo con uno o más de nuestros socios y programas comunitarios para brindarle el apoyo que necesita mientras establece y logra metas para la mejora personal o fa miliar.
cación. También acabamos de lanzar Es pañol para Niños con la ayuda de la Es cuela Elemntaria de Estes Park y actual mente tenemos 41 estudiantes inscritos. Los miembros de nuestra comunidad his pana también están siendo atendidos con nuestro grupo Mujeres en Conexión que se reúne todos los jueves y nuestra Alianza Empresarial Hispana. La Alianza Empresarial Hispana está asociada con la Cámara de Comercio. Brindamos un es pacio para que los propietarios de pe queñas empresas y los empresarios en cuentren recursos y apoyo en su viaje empresarial. Comuníquese con EVICS si desea obtener más información sobre cualquiera de estos programas. Es her moso ver a nuestra comunidad unirse y trabajar para construir puentes, conec tarse, comunicarse y más allá.
En 2023, continuaremos ofreciendo nuestros programas establecidos, incluida la asistencia para la matrícula de cuidado infantil, y también comenzaremos al gunos nuevos y emocionantes, incluido Circulo de Seguridad para Padres, que es un programa de grupos pequeños de 8 semanas para ayudar a los padres (o cuidadores principales) a crear una conexión significativa con los niños en sus vidas. El enfoque del programa es ayudar a los padres a aprender sobre las necesidades de apego y promover el sen tido de seguridad de sus hijos a través de su relación de crianza o cuidado. ¡Estén atentos para el registro y más informa ción!
Amamos a nuestras familias, pero sabe mos que a veces el Desarrollo Familiar debe ejecutarse de manera individual. En 2022, EVICS ha ayudado a 13 personas a establecerse identificando objetivos per sonales y profesionales. ¡12 de esos 13 han logrado sus objetivos! Varios pudieron iniciar su propio negocio a través de la educación continua y la ob tención de certificaciones. Hemos conec tado a personas con asistencia legal, creación de currículums y soporte de so licitudes, brindando recursos para sus objetivos personales. ¡EVICS está aquí para ayudar en todo lo que podamos!
EVICS (Estes Valley Investment In Childhood Success) se estableció en 2006 como un programa de becas para el cuidado de niños y en 2019 evolucionó
EVICS siempre se ha dedicado a la idea de educar y apoyar a las familias, y con nuestro crecimiento y apoyo comunitario hemos podido establecer una progra mación regular que ha demostrado ser exitosa. Es parte de nuestra visión no solo apoyar a las familias sino también fort alecer nuestra comunidad. El año pasado, EVICS lanzó nuestro programa ESL que ha podido llegar a más de 50 personas cuyo primer idioma puede no ser el in glés y su objetivo es mejorar su comuni
¡EVICS no podría hacer esto sin la ayuda de nuestro pueblo de Estes Park! Gracias a todos los que han apoyado a EVICS con voluntariado, donaciones y todo tipo de apoyo que podamos imagi nar. ¡Realmente se necesita un pueblo!
Para agregar al apoyo, las donaciones para EVICS se pueden hacer en línea en: www.evics.org (haga clic en el botón DONAR), se pueden enviar por correo a EVICS en PO Box 3373 / Estes Park, CO 80517, o se pueden dejar en la oficina de EVICS: 1182 Graves Avenue, Unidad A. Para obtener más información, llame al 970-586-3055.
EVICS Centro de Re cursos Familiares: Fort alecimiento y apoyando a través del Desarrollo Familiar
M&M Productions is thrilled to bring back to Estes Park world-class guitarists, OLLI SOIKKELI & CESAR GARABINI for an elegant evening of Gypsy Jazz & Brazilian Choro, Friday December 9th at the Historic Park Theatre. Greg Miles & Erika Metzler, of M&M Productions, have produced high quality music events in Estes Park over the past decade and Olli & Cesar return for another concert you don't want to miss. Doors open at 5 o'clock for a cocktail hour with the show beginning at 6 o'clock.
Brazilian Chorhino and Gypsy jazz pair together naturally. Both matured in the early 20th century~ influenced by urban ization, industrialization, European clas sical music, African rhythms, popular dance music and the dawn of the record ing industry. Both are highly sophisti cated but pay explicit homage to their folk roots. There is a natural crossover from choro to Django-style Gypsy jazz and vice versa.
Simultaneously enjoyable & intriguing, this evening of music will delight both the causal music lover & the musically learned alike.
Originally from Minas Gerais, Brazil, Cesar Garabini is in demand internation ally as a virtuoso seven-string guitarist. He especially loves Choro, the historical precedent to Samba and Bossa Nova. Choro emerged in Rio De Janeiro in the 1890s as an infectious mix of European classical music and African rhythms. Ce sar is equally at home with Samba, Bossa
Nova, Jazz and Portuguese Fado. He has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Jazz Standard, Birdland, Columbia Uni versity, and the Herbst Theater. He has shared the stage with Leny Andrade, Marcos Sacramento, Badi Assad, Anat Co hen, Olli Soikkeli and Douglas Lora and has been featured on NPR, NBC and Global TV in Brazil. Cesar hosts a monthly Roda with the Choro group Regional de New York and is faculty at Choro Camp New England. This is Cesar's second time to perform in Estes Park alongside Olli.
OLLI SOIKKELI“Olli Soikkeli, a riveting Finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day suc cessors to the legacy of the great Django.”~Wall Street Journal
Olli Soikkeli was born in Nurmes, Fin land in 1991. Now based in New York City, Olli started playing guitar at the age of 12. A short time later, Olli was intro duced to the music of the great Django Reinhardt, which struck a chord with him. Gypsy jazz has since been Olli’s main focus. After touring around Europe with musicians such as Paulus Schäfer and Arnoud Van Den Berg, Olli decided to move to New York City in 2014. He quickly became the top call guitarist for gypsy jazz in New York City, playing leg
endary venues such as Town Hall, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note and Lincoln Center. Moreover, his collaboration with vi olinist Jason Anick of Rhythm Future Quartet has made him an international star in the world of Gypsy Jazz.
In 2011, Olli recorded his first album "Trois Généra tions" with Hot Club de Finlande and Vi tali Imereli. In 2012, he recorded his sec ond album "Kouvola Junction" with Paulus Schäfer and Arnoud van den Berg. Despite Olli’s young age, he has already played with acclaimed stars such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Stochelo Rosenberg, Tommy Emmanuel, Andreas Öberg, Cyrille Aimee, Anat Cohen, Antti Sarpila and Marian Petrescu. In 2014, Rhythm Future Quartet's debut album was re leased. In 2016, Rhythm Future Quartet's second album 'Travels' was released to rave reviews, including Best album of 2016 by Huffington Post and All About Jazz magazines. The Fall of 2018 marked the release of “Rhythm Future Quartet and Friends,” which features the critically acclaimed singer Cyrille Aimée, Brazil’s top bandolimist Hamilton de Holanda, and guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg. Since the release of “Rhythm Future Quartet and Friends,” Olli has been ex ploring musically, including a tour and recording an album with virtuosic accor dionist Julien Labro. Olli started a duo project with New York based Cesar Gara
bini playing mostly Brazilian Choro mu sic. In early 2019, Olli recorded with Grammy award winning pianist Marian Petrescu. In the summer of 2022, Olli will release his 10th studio album “Olli Soikkeli Quartet feat. Marian Petrescu.”
The New Yorker wrote "Gypsy jazz be came an international musical dialect long ago. Olli Soikkeli has become one of the leading resourceful, contemporary gui tarists in that still potent idiom, and hails from Finland."
This concert would not be possible without the generous support of our faithful sponsors; Avant Garde Aleworks, Elevations Eatery & Bar, Elkins Distilling Co., Estes Park News, Estes Arts District, Heidi Riedesel - Madison & Co Realty, Inkwell & Brew, Longhorn Liquor, Mountain Song Lutherie, Nick Molle' Productions, Quality Inn, Rations, Raven's Roast, the Rock Inn, Rocky Mountain Majesty, Snowy Peaks Winery, Tom Thomas-Realtor, Twin Owls Steak house & Ziggi's Coffee. Please continue to support these local businesses that make our town so much better because of the services they provide.
And please plan on joining us for this stellar evening of incredible musical vir tuosity ~ a splendid way to usher in the holiday season! Tickets are only $15 and are available at historicparktheatre.com. Limited seating, so get your tickets today.
There will be an afterparty with the mu sicians at Elevations Eatery & Bar, 8-9 p.m. We can't wait to share this beautiful evening together with you!
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On exhibit: “Colossal and Intimate: Na ture, Abstraction, Imagination Through the Artist’s Lens” featuring the photogra phy of artist member Laura Davis.
“Special Holiday Exhibit” featuring the photography of founding artist James Frank and invited artist Lydia Pellow, potter
“The art of imagination is on full dis play at the Art Center gallery through the end of the year. Featured artist, the Art Center’s own Laura Davis’s photo
a selection of holiday music.
For the very first time, the Art Center will be participating in Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Launched by Community First Founda tion nearly two decades ago, Colorado Gives Day has raised more than $500 million for Colorado nonprofits. Many Coloradoans use this site to make their end of year giving decisions.
As you may know, this coming year, for the first time in well over twenty years, we will not be operating Art Market over Memorial Day weekend in Bond Park. This endeavor, our biggest fund-raiser of the year, has demanded much of many of us and in all honesty, our physical ca pabilities have not kept up with our de sire to “keep on keepin’ on.” Last year, we paid a younger coordinator to handle the enormous responsibility of the three-day event and she bowed out after her first try. Without Art Market, 2023 is likely to present exceptional challenges with funding our Art Center operations.
The Art Center of Estes Park, a nonprofit, 502-c-3 organization has been ad vocating for artists and the arts for 35 years. The Art Center provides a venue for local and regional artists to display their work, offers classes and scholar ships, and partners for arts development within the community. Please help us to continue to make a difference in our community by donating!
www.coloradogives.org/organization/ar tcenterofestespark
Call For Entries: “The Magic of Masks”
etc. do not extend more than 1” off the canvas.
· Exhibit: Saturday, February 18 to March 13, 2023
· Opening reception: Saturday, Febru ary 18, 2-4 p.m.
· Completed masks delivered by Febru ary 11-13, 2023 with completed form.
· Prizes will be awarded!
Entry form and canvas can be pick-up Friday-Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Limited number of canvases available.
Satellite Exhibits:
A new exhibit is now on display at the Estes Park Health featuring Pat Green berg and Diane Visinstainer. VERT and Snowy Peaks Winery has a number of Art Center artists on display. John Long is on exhibit at US Bank.
Social Media:
The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com but we are on Facebook at Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterestes.
graphic collage work and photographs are overflowing with incredible texture, excitement, and wonder. Invited artist, Linda Pellow’s eye-catching display of functional pottery in all shapes and sizes is a shoppers’ delight. And one of the Art Center’s founders, wonderful friend and guest artist, James Frank’s lovely photo graphs are a treat for us all,” commented Diana Wade, Board President. Also on display in the gallery are the outstanding work of the other Art Cen ter artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photogra phy, printmaking and mixed media.
Special Holiday Hours: open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m., December 19-30
The Art Center will be open more days this year to promote our holiday sales. The gallery will be closed December 24, 25 and 31.
The Art Center is open Friday-Monday 11-5.
Upcoming Exhibit: “Meet the New Artists
The first show of the new year features the artists who became artist members in 2022. They are:
Jason Weiss-Photography
Connie Schmidt-Watercolor
Cari Cook-Fiber
Westin Juvonen-Photography
Wynne Wilber-Pottery
Opening Reception January 8, 2023, 57 p.m.
First Friday Art Groove: “Going For Baroque”
Join in the holiday spirit for First Fri day Art Groove, December 2, 5-7. The musical duet of “Going for Baroque” will provide the evening’s entertainment with
The Art Center of Estes Park would like to invite you to participate in our com munity mask challenge. All you need to do is pick-up your 8”x10” canvas and create a mask that will fit on that canvas. Entry fee $20. Only one canvas per per son.
· Any age 5 to 105 can enter.
· All masks must be for sale-range $20 to $150. You’ll receive 60% of the sale price.
· Each canvas will come pre-drilled with wire and hooks for hanging, you can choose your preference horizontal or vertical orientation. Title card/price form taped to back of canvas.
· Any media is fine- 2D painting, col lage, or 3D as long as it fits on the canvas and can be hung on the wall. Just be cer tain that any dangling ribbons, feathers
Follow the following link to get a pre view of Laura Davis’s Exhibit: fb. watch/gKowPzhdCx
Follow this link to get a preview of the Special holiday Exhibit: fb. watch/gHRcI5fCn9
The Art Center of Estes Park is a non profit organization which provides a facil ity to support the work of local and re gional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s educa tion and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more in formation, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.
Perhaps you remember their names: Todd Beamer…Arland Williams…Kendrick Castillo…Richard Fierro…Thomas James. They all have one thing in common. They are all heroes. Most recently we have heard of the last two, who tackled and beat the active shooter at Club Q just last week. Without giving a second thought to their own safety they tackled Anderson Lee Aldrich, saving the lives of many others at the club. Fierro knocked the shooter to the ground and hit him in the head with the gun the man was trying to access to shoot him. Thomas James kicked the man in the head to further disable him and eliminate the threat. They were heroes.
Perhaps you remember Todd Beamer as the leader who said, “Let’s roll!” and led the charge against the hijackers who had taken over United Airlines flight 93 on 9/11, deter mined to crash it into a government building in Washington. The plane crashed in Pennsylvania, killing Todd, the hijackers, and all aboard, but saving the lives of countless oth ers in the Pentagon. “Let’s roll!” became the motto of many other stalwart men and women who determined that their lives would be lived heroically.
Arland Williams was a passenger on Florida Airlines Flight 90 that crashed on take off from Washington DC in 1982, killing 74 passengers. Williams orchestrated the rescue of five other passengers from the sinking plane, but died before the rescue team could return for him. The Washington Post entitled the news article: “A Hero – Passenger Aids Others, Then Dies.” He was honored by President Ronald Reagon and by a bridge being named after him near the site of the plane crash.
I hope you remember a Colorado High School student, Kendrick Castillo, who died protecting other students from a shooter at Stem School in Highlands Ranch, taking fatal gun fire, but giving other students precious time to gain cover, thus saving their lives. Several weeks prior, he and his dad were talking about the ‘what if’ of a shooting where either was present, Kendrick had said, “Dad, you taught me to do the right thing… I would not hesitate to act!” Kendrick was a hero.
I wonder if you and I are ‘Let’s roll’ types of persons. Are we ‘heroes’ when put in sit uations where such is called for? Time Magazine, in their articles about Arland Williams, said, “There’s usually one in every tragic situation like the ‘man in the water’.” I wondered if I would be ‘the one’ in such a situation. Let’s talk about heroism.
In the Bible God says: “I looked for a man who would stand in the gap…and I found none.” As a result, destruction had come. I think the men listed above, were those who ‘stood in the gap’ and lives were saved. What about us? Are we the ones to ‘stand in the gap’ to help others avoid destruction? Most of us might wonder about any ‘gaps’ we needed to fill. All par ents are ‘standing in the gap’ where their children are concerned. Those who do so dedicat edly and faithfully, are ‘heroes’ in a real sense. Those who have failed miserably, such as parents of those taking the lives of others, have failed to ‘stand in the gap’…and society suf fered. We can think of many others whom we would consider to be ‘heroes’. How often I’ve heard people say, about a parent or friend: “He / she is my hero!” So have you.
Sometimes we underestimate the value of things we have done ‘bravely and nobly’, which is Webster’s definition of ‘Hero’. One of our TV stations recognizes various people as ‘Everyday Heroes’ and gives them a plaque to honor them. Such could be given to most oth ers we know, who nobly and bravely carry out their duties, either large or small. One song writer, Ella Fitzgerald’ has admonished us with these words: “Do not wait until some deed of greatness you can do. Do not wait to shed your light afar. To the many duties ever near you, now be true. Brighten the corner where you are.”
Without a doubt, if we are doing as Ella Fitzgerald suggests, there will be other op portunities presented to show our heroism. The question for each of us is, ‘When God looks for us to ‘stand in the gap’, will He find us faithfully ready to do it, or will He find us cowering in the shadows waiting for a ‘real hero’ to meet the need. “Let’s Roll!”
Bob Lewis
Chrissy was diagnosed with breast can cer at the age of eight. She had noticed a lump on her chest and showed it to her mother. Her parents are also cancer survivors. Current statistics show that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men are going to hear the words, “You have cancer.” Despite this stagger ing statistic, there’s hope. Many people are living longer, thanks in part to early detection and lifesaving research and treatments.
Tremendous strides have been made in the fight against cancer. The risk of dying from cancer in the United States has decreased over the past 28 years according to annual statis tics reported by the Amer ican Cancer Society (ACS). The combined death rate for men and women fell 32% from its peak in 1991 to 2019, the most re cent year for which data were available. The 32% drop in cancer death rate translates to almost 3.5 mil lion fewer cancer deaths during these years.
Equally important is that the ACS goes beyond the boundaries of research. It cares about all those impacted by can cer; patient, caregiver, family, friends. The ACS builds compassionate commu nities with 1.5 million volunteers – plus staff – connecting patients to the care they need. Latest data shows, for in stance, 1,700+ nights of lodging were provided to more than 200 cancer pa tients and caregivers in Colorado; 4,900+ rides to treatment provided by volunteer drivers at no cost; and, 4,000 patients and individuals in Colorado re ceived help by phone, online, or in-per son.
Chrissy is now in remission and enjoy ing her childhood again. Personally, it’s been 16+ years since I was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. The ACS, the doc tors at Estes Park Medical Center, friends, faith, and family all helped me live to see an other day. As a Voice of Hope for the ACS, I can speak to your or ganization and pro vide additional in formation. I can be reached at gs_cahill@yahoo.com. Addi tional information and resources can be found at the ACS website www.cancer.org.
You can help make a difference in somebody’s cancer fight by making a tax-deductible donation this holiday season to the ACS. Maybe you or someone you know was recently di agnosed with cancer. Your contribution could help save a life. It could help save a child, a spouse, a friend… maybe yourself. Together, we’re sup
Over the past 16 years, music professor Dr. Derald DeYoung has been leading a popular music study course in Estes Park. Beginning this January, Dr. DeYoung will be teaching a six-week course focused on Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (18821971), one of the great est and most influen tial composers of the 20th century.
Classes will focus on Igor Stravinsky’s life as a composer, pianist, and conductor. Stravinsky is known as a pivotal figure in modernist music, and was particularly noted for his stylistic diversity, which pushed the boundaries of musical de sign.
Although Stravinsky composed impor tant works for every musical genre, he is especially recognized for ballet music he composed for Sergey Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes Company. Stravinsky actively col laborated with distinguished artists of his time, forming close working relation ships with such figures as Diaghilev, the writers Jean Cocteau and W H Auden, and the artists Léon Bakst and Pablo Pi casso.
This series is sponsored by the Estes
Valley Library and will be offered on Tuesdays from January 17 through February 21, 2023. Participants may choose to register for a morning (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) session.
Space is limited so stu dents must register in advance. Please note that attendees may not alternate between morn ing and afternoon ses sions. All classes will take place at the Estes Valley Library, and there is no cost to participate. No previous musical ex perience is required.
Instructor Dr. DeYoung has taught previous courses on the music of Haydn, Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Schu bert, Bach, and many more. Dr. DeY oung is Professor of Music Emeritus from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he taught for 27 years before moving to Estes Park full time in 2005.
dience. Where would you begin? What events would you select to hold an audi ence’s interest? Could you remember all the dates and names and places? Then imagine learning someone else’s life story. From scratch.
For four months, that will be the ambi tion of local residents who want to join the 2023 Young Chautauqua project. Participants will choose a figure from history, read and memorize all they can, think deeply about how to outline their story and write a monologue, assemble their costume, and then perform in front of friends and neighbors in the Estes Park community.
To kick things off, on Wednesday, De cember 7, interested folks can learn more and ask questions about this pro gram. In the Hondius Room at 4 p.m., Young Chautauqua facilitator Katherine Dumont will give you all the details. Stu dents in third grade and up, and adults of all ages, are invited to participate in the club. Workshops will take place
March, and performances will take place on March 12, 18, and 23.
The program raises interest and knowledge of history by providing op portunities to learn research skills and to practice public speaking while being mentored at each step. It builds self-es teem and reveals insights into life choices and challenges—for both per formers and audience members alike.
Colorado is recognized around the U. S. for its top-notch Young Chautauqua program. And Estes Park certainly has one of the most thriving programs in the state, held at the library — the per fect place to research all these intriguing figures of history. Gratitude goes to the Library Friends & Foundation for mak ing Young Chautauqua possible.
The project is one more element in the library’s objectives toward literacy, life long learning, and community. Come learn more and decide if you’d like to be involved! Register for the kickoff meet ing at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Bring some enrichment to your new year with this popular course: classical music has been proven to improve mood, cognitive function, and memory. Workshop registration is now open at the Events Calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org.
The Estes Park Chorale, now in its 52nd year, has been rehearsing a very special program for the holidays and we can’t wait to share it with the community. Our choral performance of “Christmas Memories” will be presented on Decem ber 10th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Pres byterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave.
The program features both contempo rary and traditional Christmas carols and songs interspersed between original poetry by Estes resident, Robert
Howard. “Somewhere in My Memory” by John Williams, “O Holy Night” by Adams, “Carol of the Bells” by Leon tovich, “Glow” by Eric Whittacre, and “I Wish You Christmas” by Rutter are just a few of the Christmas songs featured.
Denise Stookesberry directs the Estes Park Chorale and Michelle Gergen Wis ner accompanies.
Tickets for the concert are $10 and are available at the door, at Macdonald Book Shop or online at www.brownpa pertickets.com/event/5633829.
Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 1-5 p.m.
Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org
Horse: Author Talk with Geraldine Brooks
Tuesday, December 6, 5-6 p.m., online
Chat with Pulitzer Prize winning au thor Geraldine Brooks as she discusses her most recent novel, Horse, a story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.
A Man Called Ove: Author Talk with Fredrik Backman
Saturday, December 10, 12-1 p.m., on line
Don’t miss this virtual conversation with Fredrik Backman, author of the Beartown series, and learn about his newest novel, The Winners.
Covered with Night: An Author Talk with Nicole Eustace
Wednesday, December 14, 10-11 a.m., online
Explore early America with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Nicole Eustace as she discusses her 2022 award-winning book.
Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org
Holiday Magic: Custom Wood Ornaments
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,
Wednesday, December 14, 5:30-7 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Saturday, December 17, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace
Solder a blinking bulb and make a unique ornament for your tree. Recom mended 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 our natural world.
Social, Emo tional, & Spiritual Renewal: A Living Room Conversa tion
Tuesday, December 6, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Wasson Room
Repeated Saturday, December 3, 3-4 p.m., Makerspace
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 Experiment with dif ferent art mediums and styles. This month, decorate your own ornament! All art skill levels wel come.
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace
Macramé
Holiday Magic: Blinking Bulb Ornaments
Discuss ways indi viduals and institu tions in our communi ties can play a major role in fostering con nection and support. Presented in collabora tion with the Estes Val ley Restorative Justice Partnership.
Health Insurance As sistance Wednesday, December 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wasson Room
Larimer Health Connect will be on site offering free assistance with health insurance research, compar isons, financial planning, and more. Register for a one-hour appointment by calling 970-472-0444.
TEENS & KIDS
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Laser Etched Stone Nightlights Saturday, December 3, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace
Crochet a Cup Cozy Thursday, Decem ber 15, 4-6 p.m., Wasson Room
Repeated Tues day, December 20, 4-6 p.m., Wasson Room
Make your own coffee or tea cup cozy. Beginner crocheters welcome; plan to attend for the full two hours.
Baby Storytime: Thurs. & Fri. at 10 a.m. Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Tues., De cember 6 at 10 a.m.
Pajama Storytime with Nancy Bell: Wed., December 7 at 6 p.m. & Wed., De cember 14 at 6 p.m.
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Learn the Laser Cutter
Friday, December 9, 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 15 and up.
Learn the 3D Printer Friday, December 16, 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 15 and up.
Free Legal Self-Help Clinic
Wednesday, December 14, 2-5 p.m.
One-on-one legal advice for library pa trons who do not have a personal attor ney. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 970-5868116. More information at estesvalleyli brary.org/legalclinic.
Cliffhanger Used Books
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the post office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offer ing gently-used books, movies, and mu sic at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
out? Anything that checks out of the li brary can be checked out through House Calls. When signing up, new clients indi cate the types of mate rials they enjoy (fa vorite authors or genres, special areas of interest, preferred types of media, etc.). Enrolled patrons can ask for specific titles, or say, “Here’s what I like to read. Surprise me!”
How are deliveries made? The House Calls program uses a doorstep approach. Twice per month, be fore an appointment time, clients place their library returns outside their front door, and a library volunteer re places that with a bag of new books and materials.
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
Dec 12 – 16
Monday, Dec 12 Mexican Platter (beef taco in corn shell, bean burrito topped w/ pork green chili & cheesy quesadilla) w/ refried beans
Tuesday, Dec 13 Philly Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ Potato Salad
Wed., Dec 14 Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ Pasta Salad
Thursday, Dec 15 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables
Friday, Dec 16 Shrimp Basket (8 fried) w/ Homemade Chips & 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, Dec 5th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Dec 2nd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed 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
Are you or is someone you know homebound? Unable to travel to the li brary due to a physical challenge or vi sual limitation? You shouldn’t have to give up reading, viewing a new movie, listening to audiobooks, or enjoying a Library of Things or Grab & Go kit. The library provides a regular delivery serv ice to homebound residents of our town and valley, for both temporary and on going conditions.
Our “House Calls” program ensures that all residents can continue reading, listening, and learning, even while homebound. House Calls Coordinator Gretel Bock will personally select items surrounding patrons’ interests, and arrange for delivery to their doorstep.
Volunteers like Fran Gabrielson (pic tured), who assists with weekly deliver ies, are an essential part of the library –including the House Calls program. What materials are available for check-
Who is eligible? If you reside within the Library District and are unable to visit the library due to one of the follow ing criteria, you are eligible to sign up for House Calls:
● Short or long-term illness
● Visual limitations
● Physical challenges
● Non-driver status
● Caregiver status (whose responsibili ties may make it difficult to visit the li brary, including new moms)
To find out more, or if you know someone that would benefit from home deliveries, call Gretel Bock, House Calls Coordinator, at (970) 586-8116, exten sion 827, or email gbock@estesvalleyli brary.org. You can also visit the House Calls page on estesvalleylibrary.org.
Snuggle in with a good book, movie, or audiobook – we’ll bring them to your door!
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 enforce ment, first responders, flight school, en vironmental programs to mention just some of our past recipients. Anyone
who wishes to attend an accredited in stitution or seminar or continuing edu cation for recertification to advance their career is eligible to apply.
Please contact Ann Kasper at akasper45@yahoo.com for information on how to apply.
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
most 38 years. She is a registered nurse that has advanced degrees and board certifications in both anesthesia and pain management. She said, I have hap pily and humbly, served the Estes Valley community in the capacity of both Nurse Anesthesiology and Advanced Pain Management for almost 18 years.
Over the past several years, I have been taking advanced training courses in the administration of laser skin tech niques, radio frequency microneedling skin techniques and both toxin and filler techniques for skin revitalization and renewal. I have also obtained my laser safety and use certification. I have been practicing aesthetics for approxi mately 2-3 years and am currently enrolled in continueing educa tion courses on-line.
many years. The other arm to this is that I understand not only the tech nique of injection and medication dos ing and usage, but I understand the anatomy and physiology of the body that is imperative for safe practice. I have great enthusiasm and a passion for learning. I find this new adventure ex citing and challenging. I also find it fun!”
Mary Bolgeo, CRNA is pleased to an nounce the opening of her new busi ness, Estes Park Aesthetics, LLC. The concept of her business came due to the notable absence of advanced aesthetic care in our community. She said, “Pro viding this type of aesthetic treatment will be convenient, rewarding and grati fying for community members. On a personal note, I was asked many years ago to start a business of this nature, and I thought it interested me, but it was not great timing for my family and my working at the hospital at the time.
My children are soon to be off to col lege so this seems like a natural transi tion for me. The other part of the draw is the educational and training piece of aesthetics. I am finding out that it feels more of an extension of my pain man agement and anesthesia background. I have absolutely loved being a health care provider in the Estes Park commu nity. This will be one more service I will be able to provide for my commu nity.”
Mary has been in health care for al
Mary’s philosophy be hind Estes Park Aes thetics is “To work to provide clients with top quality treatments such as injecta bles, skin care, and laser treatments. We hope to ensure every client has their needs met and experiences comfort and high quality care along the way. EVA is about quality; we strive to give clients the best experience possible.”
When asked what sets her apart from others in the industry, she said, “I would say it is my vast experience in health care. I have proven to be a safe and effective healthcare provider for
She added, “My hopes for this new ad venture is to be able to serve our Estes Valley community with a service that brings smiles to faces. It is so humbling to finish a treatment and see how much joy it brings to people. I love it, it makes me want to learn and be better at what I do. My other hope is to grow my busi ness. I would love Estes Valley Aesthet ics to be a common mainstay in the Estes Valley community. My excitement and commitment for Aesthetic Care is constantly growing. Through one on one consultations and devising individ ual treatment plans, I am confident each client will have a satisfying experi ence that leaves them feeling renewed.”
Mary is available for private consulta tions with each client one-on-one to tai lor your individual treatment plans, botox parties or whatever your aesthetic needs may be.
Contact Mary at Estes Park Aesthetics, LLC, 541 Big Thompson Ave. Unit F, Estes Park, 970-480-8669.
www.evacrna.com
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 re ceives training annually for their chosen duties. All ages of volunteers are ac cepted; 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 important attributes are being attentive to detail plus having reasonably good computer 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 suffi cient guidance for completion of any IRS certification required before service be gins in February. The reward is helping grateful people from our valley of all ages and income levels.
If curious as to whether this service may be right for you, contact Don Bryson by calling (303) 887-1106 for more information.
This year the Estes Valley Board of RE ALTORS® celebrated their golden an niversary. To commemorate 50 years of helping homeowners, the active REAL TOR® members invited all local alumni to attend this year’s installation banquet. Each year the EVBOR hosts an installa tion banquet with two goals: to install the incoming board members and to raise money for Crossroads Housing Ini tiative. With the help of active members, affiliate partners, and alumni friends, these goals were met, and expectations were exceeded!
Thanks to special guests from state
and dedication to the community. This year Alison Gilbert with eXp Re alty was awarded REALTOR® of theYear, Pamela Jeffery with eXp Realty was awarded Rookie of the Year, and Tariq Bhatti with TDS was awarded Affiliate of the Year. Congratulations to all of our winners!
Although we truly enjoy celebrating the successes of our colleagues and loved catching up with the alumni who attended our event, the greatest joy of the evening was the opportunity to raise money for Crossroads. Gift baskets were purchased by our REALTOR® and Affiliate members and donated, and then sold through a silent auction; through these generous spon sorships we were able to raise $2,000 for the Crossroads Housing Initiative! This Housing Initiative was set up with the express purpose of serving emergency housing needs in the Estes Valley.
Crossroads manages the pro gram, evaluates needs, quali fies those in need, and distrib utes funds. We are honored to partner with them to help those in our community who are housing insecure.
Realtor of the year: Alison Gilbert, Alpine Legacy brokered by eXp Realty & Rookie of the Year: Pamela Jeffery, Alpine Legacy brokered by eXp Realty.
leadership positions within the RE ALTOR® community we successfully installed our new board for the 2022-2023 year: President – Lori Smith, President Elect-Breeyan Ed wards, Past President-Mindy Stone, Directors –Abbey Pontius & Jeff Abel & Nicole White, CAR DirectorAlison Gilbert, Treasurer-Carla Spreng-Webb, Secretary-Renee Hodgden, Affiliates-Tammy Elley (from Ascent Escrow & Title) & Harriette Woodard (from Bank of Colorado). We also take the time at each installation to recognize mem bers that provide excellent service
You can make a difference in the lives of local youth this holiday season
Youth are searching for meaningful connections as our world is increasingly dis connected and fractured. We know that youth thrive when they have positive adult role models, useful coping tools, and empowering skills to help support them through chal lenges in their lives.
That's where Partners comes in. We have never stopped working to provide an evergrowing number of northern Colorado youth with the sup port they deserve. Participants in our high-quality mentoring and prevention education pro grams experience a significant improvement in their mental health, gaining confidence, trust, and hope.
And now you can help by supporting our 2022 Spark Campaign. We need to raise $150,000 by Dec. 31st to con tinue our important programs for the youth of Northern Col orado. That's what it takes for us to match and support 100 local youth with a mentor.
You can donate online at: poweredbypartners.org/spark/ Or you can mail a check to Partners, 530 S. College Ave, Unit 1, Fort Collins, CO 80524. They process all donations for
Please come to visit the “Tea Table” with tea and baked good ies, shop the bake sale, check out the handmade crafts for sale, visit Christ mas bargains, and have lunch! Yes, it is time for our traditional krautburger lunch Saturday, December 3 at Mt. Cal vary 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 $8.00-
served 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.
This 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
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
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 Ger gen-Wisner is the Singers most valuable accompanist and without whom we could not sing the literature we perform.
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 Flesh arranged by Julie Turner, and
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 Nor wegian 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.
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.
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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 lobbies and helping with this fund-rais ing project. The trees will be avail able to view from now through De cember 18. Why not plan an outing to see these special trees and after
wards, have a meal or a bever age at The Dun raven 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 commu nity 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 kick off the holiday season and get into the Christmas spirit.
In 2017, The Historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park held the US pre mier of the movie “Silent Night.” Since then, the theatre has helped start the Christmas spirit by having free showings of this wonderful movie. Again, it will be shown for one night only, Friday, De cember 2 at 7:00 p.m. And, as in times past, a donation of mon-perishable foods will be accepted to support the Crossroads Ministry.
This 90-minute made-for-TV movie
common people set him on a collision course with his new superior, Father Nöstler. When Mohr organized a church choir that included outcasts from the lo cal tavern and performed in German in stead of Latin, Nöstler threatened him with disciplinary action.
Their relationship further deteriorated when Maria, a regular tavern patron, surprisingly joined the performance of the all-male church choir. As Mohr’s ini tial successes in Oberndorf started to
The scent of pine is synony mous with Christmas. Fill your house with that natural smell with a lo cally grown and harvested 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 atten tion. Trees are thinned from the tree farm, making the forest healthier and al lowing the surrounding 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.
tells the little-known origin story of the sacred song that was first sung in a small Catholic church in Oberndorf, Austria, on Christmas Eve 1818.
Beautifully filmed on location in Aus tria with Austrian television actors, this powerful story was inspired by the true events leading to the creation of the most popular Christmas carol of all time.
Austrian writer and director Christian Vuissa said he felt compelled to create a film that honored the Catholic priest and the spirit that he shared through his poetry and song. The film also honors Franz Gruber, who wrote the melody that still accompanies the timeless words.
“It was my intention to make a film that feels just like the carol – simple but also tender and sweet,” Vuissa said from his home in Austria.
In 1818, Joseph Mohr was assigned to be the new assistant priest in Oberndorf, a small Austrian town near Salzburg. The young man is full of ideas and ideals.
As portrayed in “Silent Night,” his pas sion to bring the church closer to the
crumble and his efforts backfired on him, he lost hope and faced a trial of faith.
The night before Christmas, Mohr had to decide if he would accept defeat and leave Oberndorf or embrace the true sig nificance of the Holy Night. When the chapel organ broke down, Mohr quickly re-arranged the composition to be per formed by his choir, with accompani ment by guitar.
The movie “Silent Night” debuted on BYU-TV in December 2012. The follow ing year, the Catholic Academy of Com munication Professionals honored the film with a Gabriel Award. It has ap peared on television each Christmas sea son since. The first U.S. theatrical show ing in Estes Park is being coordinated by the local members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In lieu of an admission charge, The Park Theatre is asking for a canned food donation be brought for donation to Crossroads Ministry. Friday night’s ac tivities at the theater will include the movie showing and singing of “Silent Night,” followed by refreshments.
Vuissa expressed support and apprecia tion that Estes Park is showing the film that he had hoped would be an inspiration to the world.
“It is a beautiful testament and reminder to all of us that out of small and humble circum stances God can make some thing great and everlasting,” he said. “The story of Joseph Mohr represents our own hopes as we live our lives and strive to do good. And it encourages us to never give up.”
Fresh wreaths (starting at $25), hand spun 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 during the Christ mas tree sale.
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Vert CoWorking Friday, 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 miti gate the forest on Ramshorn Mountain for fire danger, including cleaning up the forest floor of blown down trees, cutting down thick growth, and build ing and burning slash piles. Our WWOOFers have come from as far away as New Zealand and UAE, from college students to hotshots.
Call or text 970-586-5303 for trees larger than 10-ft., or if you’d like to or der a custom-made Christmas sign.
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Dec 2-Dec 8, 2022
Dec 2: FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove. Various Lo cations. From: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Dec 8: Geeks Who Drink Thursday Throwd own. Post Chicken and Beer. From: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dec 3,5,7: Acrylic Pour Painting Class. Inspi red Artisan Market & Studio. See website
Dec 3,5: Alcohol Ink Landscape Class. Inspi red Artisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2: 00 PM
Dec 2: Alcohol Ink Landscape Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 4:00 PM to 5:0 0 PM
Dec 2,7: Inktense Totebag Class. Inspired A rtisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2:30 P M
Dec 2,3,4: Felted Hummingbirds Class. Ins pired Artisan Market & Studio. 11 AM Thursday s; 1 PM Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 4: Fused Glass Necklace Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2:3 0 PM
Dec 2: Fused Glass Necklace Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 11:00 AM to 1 2:30 PM
Dec 7: Open Mic at Avant Garde Aleworks. Avant Garde Aleworks. From: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dec 3: Pryography Wood Burning Wall Han ging Class. Inspired Artisan Market & Studio. F rom: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Dec 2: Art Groove at Earthwood Artisans. Earthwood Artisans. From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dec 6: WTF! The Wheel Trivia Fun. Wheel Ba r. From: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dec 7: Boozy Bingo. The Barrel. From: 6:00 P M to 9:00 PM
Dec 6: Vinyl Night at Avant Garde Alework s. Avant Garde Aleworks.
Dec 2,3: BruceFest at The Stanley Hotel. Th e Stanley Hotel.
Dec 2,3,4,5: "Colossal and Intimate: Nature, Abstraction, Imagination through the Arti st's Lens/Special Holiday Exhibit. Art Cente r of Estes Park.
Dec 2,3: BruceFest at The Stanley Hotel. Th e Stanley Hotel.
Dec 2,3,4,5,6,7,8: Miracle on 7. Cousin Pat's P ub and Grill. Open 11am - 2 am daily
Dec 2,3,4,5,6,7,8: Quota Club Festival of Tre es Viewing. Dunraven at The Estes Park Reso rt.
Dec 4: Photos with Santa. We Believe Inn - N ear Estes Park Police Department. From: 1:00 P M to 4:00 PM
Dec 4: Photos with Santa. We Believe Inn - N ear Estes Park Police Department. From: 1:00 P M to 4:00 PM
Dec 2,3,4,5,6,7,8: Quota Club Festival of Tre es Viewing. Dunraven at The Estes Park Reso rt.
Dec 2,3,4,5,6,7,8: Miracle on 7. Cousin Pat's P ub and Grill. Open 11am - 2 am daily
Dec 4: NFL Sunday Ticket @ The Barrel. Th e Barrel. From: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Dec 6: Vinyl Night at Avant Garde Alework s. Avant Garde Aleworks.
Dec 2: Art Groove at Earthwood Artisans. Earthwood Artisans. From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dec 3: Pryography Wood Burning Wall Han ging Class. Inspired Artisan Market & Studio. F rom: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Dec 7: Open Mic at Avant Garde Aleworks. Avant Garde Aleworks. From: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dec 2: Fused Glass Necklace Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 11:00 AM to 1 2:30 PM
Dec 4: Fused Glass Necklace Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2:3 0 PM
Dec 2,3,4: Felted Hummingbirds Class. Ins pired Artisan Market & Studio. 11 AM Thursday s; 1 PM Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 2,7: Inktense Totebag Class. Inspired A rtisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2:30 P M
Dec 2: Alcohol Ink Landscape Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 4:00 PM to 5:0 0 PM
Dec 3,5: Alcohol Ink Landscape Class. Inspi red Artisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2: 00 PM
Dec 3,5,7: Acrylic Pour Painting Class. Inspi red Artisan Market & Studio. See website
Dec 2: FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove. Various Lo cations. From: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Dec 2: Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu Mac Askie. Earthwood Collections. From: 5:00 PM t o 7:00 PM
Dec 2: Tie-Dye Friday: Make Your Own TieDye T-shirt. Inspired Artisan Market & Studio. 11 AM, 12 PM & 1 PM
Dec 3,4,5,7: Hydro Dipped Tumblers. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. See website
Dec 2: Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu Mac Askie. Earthwood Collections. From: 5:00 PM t o 7:00 PM
Dec 7: Open Mic at Avant Garde Aleworks. Avant Garde Aleworks. From: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dec 2: Art Groove at Earthwood Artisans. Earthwood Artisans. From: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dec 6: Vinyl Night at Avant Garde Alework s. Avant Garde Aleworks.
Dec 2,3,8: James Davis Spanish & Classica l Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse.
Dec 7: Local Bluegrass Pick. Twin Owls Ste akhouse.
Dec 3: Pryography Wood Burning Wall Han ging Class. Inspired Artisan Market & Studio. F rom: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Dec 2,7: Inktense Totebag Class. Inspired A rtisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2:30 P M
Dec 2,3,4: Felted Hummingbirds Class. Ins pired Artisan Market & Studio. 11 AM Thursday s; 1 PM Fridays and Saturdays
Dec 4: Fused Glass Necklace Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2:3 0 PM
Dec 2: Fused Glass Necklace Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 11:00 AM to 1 2:30 PM
Dec 3,4,5,7: Hydro Dipped Tumblers. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. See website
Dec 2: Tie-Dye Friday: Make Your Own TieDye T-shirt. Inspired Artisan Market & Studio. 11 AM, 12 PM & 1 PM
Dec 3,5,7: Acrylic Pour Painting Class. Inspi red Artisan Market & Studio. See website
Dec 3,5: Alcohol Ink Landscape Class. Inspi red Artisan Market & Studio. From: 1:00 PM to 2: 00 PM
Dec 2: Alcohol Ink Landscape Class. Inspire d Artisan Market & Studio. From: 4:00 PM to 5:0 0 PM
Dec 4: NFL Sunday Ticket @ The Barrel. Th e Barrel. From: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
When you talk about a pig one of the first things you might think about is ba con. When you think about bacon you probably think about…well, MORE BA CON! On the other hand, we mostly pic ture eggs when we think about chickens and that brings us to the fable of the pig and chicken.
The pig and chicken catch up for breakfast, deciding on bacon and eggs. The pig then realizes he literally has more “skin in the game” than the chicken. The pig says to the chicken, “All you have to do is lay an egg. I have to die for this! ” The chicken says, “Talk about commit ment! ”
The takeaway is that the chicken made a “contribution” to breakfast while the pig made a full blown commitment. During this holiday season perhaps it’s worth some reflection to examine the areas of our lives where we’ve made a decision to go “all in” like the pig.
We’re all navigating some “rough ter rain. ” So what a great time to re-dedi cate or re-commit our “all in” mentality and heart to those we love! Something magical happens when we make the in tentional decision to express our love, appreciation and gratitude. It’s magical for those we make the gesture to and for us as well. And if you really want to blow someone’s mind extend a smile, kind word of encouragement or appreciation to a complete stranger. You never know just how much someone might need a
small touch of kindness. Love is always a winning proposition and the holidays are a great time for us to get extra prac tice!
Make no mistake, the guys at Men on Fire love bacon. Like the pig, we are committed to striving to be “all in” with our relationship with the Lord. We also like eggs with our bacon. So we under stand our faith journey is renewed every day—kind of like freshly laid eggs. Je sus put it this way, “If anyone desires to be my disciple, let him deny him self (disregard, lose sight of and forget himself and his own interests) and take up his cross and follow me. ”
This is a big “ask” let’s face it. We’re not exactly living in a self-denial world these days where someone else’s interests are put first. But the holiday sea son is an outstanding time to LET LOVE LEAD!
Men on Fire meets Saturday mornings at 8:00 am for “Breakfast with a Pur pose” at the American Legion here in town. We come from a wide range of life and faith experiences but have a com mon desire to grow in our personal rela tionship with God. We desire to become better men—husbands, dads, brothers, friends and the like by God’s Grace, en couragement from each other and some help from our friends. Come join us. We’ll provide the eggs, bacon when we’re lucky, hot coffee and warm fellow ship. Good conversation and laughs are pretty much guaranteed. Men on Fire, 850 N. St. Vrain, 8:00 a.m., Saturday. See ya’ there!
When I graduated from college I had a strong desire to change the world. I started by setting big goals, producing big numbers, and driving everyone toward what I thought was most important in life. I found myself dominating conversations with people and even with my wife, and failed in the area of lis tening. I wasn’t a good listener because I was so focused on myself and not others. Over time this mentality became detrimental in my relationships with people I worked with, and most importantly, with my wife. There was a crisis in the works and it took a lot of heartache for me to understand that I needed to change. God began to teach me how to listen, be patient with others, and appreciate the strengths of people who I was serving with. I grew in the areas of mercy and grace towards oth ers that weren’t doing as much as I was doing and didn’t see things the way I saw them. I was squeezing everything I could out of life and excelled as a production su pervisor because I wanted the big num bers. I eventually went to Latin America where God taught me what’s really impor tant in life and how life's really all about His creation. When I arrived in the Do minican Republic I thought my job as a missionary would involve organizing peo
ple, setting goals, bringing people into the Kingdom of God and being as effi cient as possible. However, what I didn’t understand is that this wasn’t in the DNA of the Latin culture, and as a missionary I needed to adapt to the culture and learn how to communicate with the people I was called to serve.
How it all played out is that I ended up waiting
around a lot for people, because I arrived to meetings on-time. I became frustrated before I learned contentment in the les sons that God was teaching me. The strength of the Latin culture is the family unit. Spending time bonding with family members was more important than get ting a big list of tasks done. This experi ence broadened my perspective, because I had unintentionally evaluated people by what they could do and not by who they were.
It's been 22 years since I served as an in ternational missionary and this lesson still rings true. We are family and people are the most important thing to God! With this in mind, I would like to invite you to join a group of Christ followers who meet at the Reel Mountain Theater every Sunday at 11 a.m. to worship in song, message and service together. For more information, email us at Flatiron sChurchEP@gmail.com
This land is one of the very last frag ments of open space that the town has left.
I am concerned about the plans for building workforce housing on the old fish hatchery site. From what I can as certain from the maps, the development would extend to the west beyond fall river road. My concern is that, the area to the south west is used by wildlife as
well as fishermen and recreation enthu siasts.
I have volunteered at the old Hydro plant for 17 years and have seen the wildlife as well as people utilizing this land adjacent to the river.
I encourage the planning board to redo the development design to leave this parcel between Fall River Trail and the River as land open. This would allow river front access to all the people of Estes Park.
Dave AlbeeAA 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 hybrid 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
Christmas is fast approaching and the church will be celebrating the birth of the Christ Child on Christmas Eve, De cember 24th, at 3:30 p.m. in the church at 16 Washington Street (across from the post office).
The sanctuary will be filled with music - Don Shelley, church organist, will open the service with a solo; anthems will be sung by the choir under the direction of Leigh Bogardus; Kayleen Patrick, Colette McDonald, Cindy Rockett, and Julie, Jer ilyn and Jamisyn Fischer will use their respective talents to help tell the story of this night; and familiar hymns will be sung by the congregation. The account
of the birth of Jesus as told in the book of Luke will be shared by Pastor Ralph Patrick. And, as is our tradition, every one will be given a candle to turn on for the singing of “Silent Night” to close the service.
As Jesus was God’s gift to mankind on that special night, the church will have a gift bag for all those in attendance.
Everyone - area residents, families, friends - is invited to join us. If you have questions, call the church at 303-7472821. There will not be a service on Christmas Day, December 25th
If you would like your church services listed, please email them to kris@estes parknews.com by Tuesday at noon for Fri day publication.
Patricia (“Pat”)
Mae Reed (born Thompson, Greeley, Col orado on Au gust 25, 1941)
passed away peacefully on October 19, 2022 at her home in Estes Park, Colorado at the age of 81.
The daughter of George (“Doc”) and Mildred (born Carlson)
Thompson, mother of Thomas (wife Shelley, children Jacob, Lindsey and Graham) and Alan, Jr. (wife Nyla, son Hudson), sister of Dianna Fuller (Thompson) and Barbara Lindsey (Thompson), and friend and neighbor to countless others.
For the many that she touched, all quickly grasped Pat’s undying passion for hosting, traveling and caring for those near to her. Providing a warm and welcoming home was a hallmark of Pat’s presence. Ranging from her comforting and creative work in the kitchen to her tasteful collection of in teresting antiques, Pat always kept a light on for guests - announced or not. For those that shared in her home, she was always prepared with a warm and welcoming seat at the table.
Born and raised in the pastoral fra grance of Greeley, Colorado, Pat earned a teaching degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Af ter marrying in 1965, she soon gave birth to her two sons and embarked on a journey that would lead her through many locations, introduce her to countless friends, and open the door to innumerable adventures, chal lenges and beautiful memories.
Early on, Pat and family settled in quaint and friendly Olmsted Falls, Ohio. The folks in this storybook hamlet along the Rocky River were truly an extended family to Pat. In 1975, the family moved to Geneva, Switzerland where Pat quickly adopted into the local expat commu nity, which was mostly knit around the International School of Geneva. Pendant les temps en Suisse, Pat quickly befriended families from a
wide array of cultures and na tions. Evenings and weekends were spent shar ing in life, laugh ing through lan guage barriers, fostering lifelong friendships, and creating cher ished memories.
Ultimately moving back to Colorado in 1991, Pat recommenced her
role as a grade school teacher in Estes Park. A childhood favorite location of hers, Pat always felt truly grounded in the Estes Park community where countless students and parents illumi nated her life with joy and purpose. In her later years, Pat was a regular smil ing face volunteering at the Estes Park Visitors Center.
Pat’s life never strayed far from her greatest passion of all - her family. She lived for her sons, grandchildren, sis ters and extended family, and, of course, her students who empowered her to enlighten the valley’s minds for over 20 years. Family always included the dogs that were ever present in Pat’s home. Dating back to Grover, an itin erant black lab, followed by Willy, Rudy, Marley, and the infamous Abbey.
We will always remember Pat as a giving and thoughtful mother, grand mother, friend, and teacher. She will be greatly missed by all of those who were blessed by her love, friendship, and grace. Pat inspired many to expand their curiosity and do their best, yet al ways be ready to roll with acceptance and a sense of humor. Her spirit will forever lift our wings to sail over canyons and reach to the sky.
A remembrance service will be held on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the YMCA of the Rockies Ponder Chapel in Estes Park, Colorado. There will be a reception following the serv ice. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make a kind donation to the Estes Valley Crisis Advocates. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.
Thanksgiving has happened. At a sumptuous meal, we gave thanks for the best parts of 2022. Parades occurred. Santa officially arrived. Decorations are now on display. The We Believe Inn is open. Advent calendars have been filled and the first door is open – the count down has begun. It is Christmas 2022! When I was a child, Thanksgiving
with that in mind; diversify disposal; consider the landfill as a last resort. We compost all organics; and recycle what we can, which conserves raw materials. However, reusing is better. Shopping at thrift shops has become a status symbol. And, of course, there is definitely de creased interest in wasting resources on the manufacture, purchase, or disposal of items intended for a shorter period of
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meant turkey and stuffing, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Christmas was Eng lish roast beef with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, broccoli and Hol landaise, topped off by plum pudding. The New Years ham was accompanied by the traditional black-eyed peas and stewed apples. Frozen leftovers provided periodic treats all winter. Nothing was wasted. We saved the wrapping paper, neatly folded away for next year. We cutup the holiday cards for crafting orna ments. We were encouraged to give handmade presents, highly valued be cause they were 1 of a kind, and coupons for household help. We turned off the lights when leaving a room and we kept doors (and often windows) mostly closed to “keep in the heat.”
In the 1950s, not long after WWII, Madison Avenue sold the “rinse and re peat” slogan; families bought TV din ners to eat as TV ads invaded their home; people began to jump on the “bandwagon” and keep up with the “’Joneses.” (Every house in my neighbor hood finished their carport into match ing garages.) Somehow, into the 60s, throwing “out” and buying new became acceptable. Convenience products and packaging were created to facilitate the trends. Into the 80s and 90s, clothing and furniture in this year’s color became the “in” thing to do. In 2001, President Bush told us shopping was good for the country. Keeping up with the Joneses be came patriotic. Now, we are reverting to a more conservative lifestyle. We purchase for permanence and use
use than they will last in the landfill, along with a definitive trend in finding better solutions for our packaging – na tion wide.
Still, the largest contribution to green house gases (ghg) is energy generation. Look to the future. Harness the power of wind, solar, neighborhood nuclear, and other forms of providing electricity for energizing buildings, computeriza tion, and transportation. If we abandon the use of fossil fuels, we might manage to breathe without assistance.
During the pandemic, while everyone sequestered, it became clear that hu mans must take responsibility for ghg production. Simply expecting everyone to do what is best for all did not come to fruition. It will take more. There are three ways that government can influ ence businesses and households: incen tives and grants; monetary fees, penal ties, and fines; and outright bans.
Colorado made some great strides on these fronts during 2022. The bills that became law will begin changing our lives January 1st, 2023, eventually stretching effective application over a seven year calendar. As this happens, our businesses and homes will make ad justments that will, presumably, clear the air, improving the lifestyle of all Col orado residents and visitors. We will earn the environmental accolades that most people bestow on Estes.
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Kimberly Bernice (Shepard) Carlson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was only 45 years old. The family is both devas tated and shocked by her passing.
Kimberly was born on February 7, 1977 in Springfield, Missouri to Ron and Cyndi Shepard.
Growing up, Kim loved Friday couch night with her brothers, bear hunts with flashlights, charades, Sunday school and bedtime prayers. During her youth Kim was a Girl Scout, played soccer and basketball.
In high school, Kim was a member of the Lady Jays softball, basketball and track team at Jefferson City High School.
Kim attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri to begin her studies as an Education major and later switched her educa tional goals within the business man agement field. She became a member of the Tri-Sigma sorority where she served as the Philanthropy Chair. Kim was instrumental in organizing an an nual event, Mr. CMSU which raised funds for the Robbie Page Memorial, therapeutic play programs for chil dren.
Kim always loved the mountains. Her desire was to live in either Col orado or Alaska and soon after col lege, her father drove her to Estes Park, Colorado where she instantly fell in love with the community.
It was in Estes Park where Kim met the love of her life, Brett Carlson. The two wed on June 9, 2009. They en joyed traveling, spending time with friends and family and appreciated the life they built together in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. Kim loved to host all kinds of gatherings, especially Sunday football parties. She also loved to garden, cook, travel, read and spend time with her golden retrievers, Cole and Miles.
She spent many years working at Nicky’s Steakhouse before landing at The Wheel Bar where she worked for 18 years as both a bartender and then General Manager. People would come from all over to stop in and say hello
to her. Throughout her life, Kim had so many tribes of people from differ ent communities who adored her; for she pleased wherever she went, and was pleased with wherever she went. She made the most of where and whom she was around; never taking one single friendship for granted. She embodied drive, passion, and leader ship that was felt by everyone she touched. To those who knew Kim berly they always felt her big heart and giving nature. She was a true icon of this community.
We know that Kimberly is with her Lord and Savior and enveloped in his love along with her brother, Matthew, and her grandparents in heaven.
She is survived by her husband, Brett Carlson, her parents, Ron and Cyndi Shepard, her brother Brian Shepard (Anne Lance) Shepard, her sister-inlaw Stacy Shepard; her sister Jennifer (Drew) Meier; her father-in-law and step mother-in-law, Bruce Carlson and Kathy Irons, her mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Laura (Phillip Wright) Robinson-Wright, her sisterin-law and brother-in-law, Becka (Pete) Warren, nieces, Leah Ingalls, Zoe Shepard, and Bridget Meier, and nephews, Jonah Stephens and Nolan Meier.
We will be holding services at The Estes Park Resort, Grand Ballroom on December 9, 2022 at 11:30 (1700 Col orado Peaks Drive). All are welcome to join us in remembering Kim’s won derful and inspiring life.
As we all know, Kim was loved by many, and everyone would like to show their respects at her service. With that being said, please keep in mind that there is limited capacity at the venue. Please be respectful and al low the family and close friends to have seats during the service. There is also limited parking, so please park at the marina so that family can park close to the venue.
If you don’t want to attend the serv ice, but would like to pay your re spects, there will be a reception at The Wheel at 2 p.m. to celebrate Kim’s life. All are welcome.
Estes Park old-timer, Cora Altick Petrocine, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Estes Park, Colorado. Coke, or Cokie as she was called, was the grand old age of 99 and a half, and always told anyone who would listen how grateful she was to have lived such a long and wonderful life in such a beautiful place. She wanted all her friends and family to know that she loved them and that she believed she would see them again. Born on May 1,1923, in Wichita, Kansas, Coke was the first of the three daughters of Ernie and Helen Altick. In 1926 at the age of three, Coke spent the summer living with her parents at the Bear Lake School, which was started by Frank Cheley, who later founded Land 'O Peaks Camp (Cheley Colorado Camps) at the base of Twin Sisters. She attended grade school at the Wichita Country Day School founded by her father, who was also the Headmaster. During that time, Ernie Altick took his Wichita students on Camp-As-We-Go summer trips throughout the wild west, with Coke and her younger sister tagging along. Coke's parents eventually went to work for Cheley Camps, and Coke was a backpack counselor in the sum mers at Girls Trails End, outside Glen Haven, until the end of WWII. After graduating from Sunset Hill, and at tending two years of college at Park College, Coke married Norman T. "Pep" Petrocine.
In 1947 they moved from Boulder to Estes Park after Pep graduated from CU.
They bought a business on Main Street and, with the help of their part ners Ernie Altick and Jack Cheley, founded Western Brands which is still the family business, at the same loca tion, under the name of Rocky Moun tain Connection. In 1967 they started Outdoor World which is also still part of the family business today.
An enthusiastic mother to her four children, Coke took them from an early age on nature hikes in the moun tains she so loved. She was a ski in structor at Hidden Valley ski area. She continued to hike and ski with a group of friends most of her adult life. Coke
was active in the community as a Cub Scout and Brownie leader. She was an artist, as was her mother, and painted beautiful watercolor scenes of the mountains. She studied with local artist Herb Thompson. One of her dear friends was the renowned artist and local resident, Dave Stirling, who was often a dinner guest at the Petrocine house, as was another Estes legend, Charlie Eagleplume. In fact, Coke's house was always filled with family, friends passing through, and old Cheley Camp friends. All were graciously welcomed and fed gener ously! Lots of fun times were shared over the years.
Coke had a life-long interest in spiri tuality and healing. She studied with the Boulder healer, Hannah Kroeger, employing dietary and healing modal ities to help her daughter, Nancy, who had multiple sclerosis. She was active with the Stevens Ministry and Hos pice for many years and always avail able to help friends, family and ac quaintances when they were sick or in need. Truly an inspiration to all she met, she will always remain in our hearts.
Coke is predeceased by parents, Ernie and Helen Altick; daughter, Nancy Petrocine; younger sister, Susan Altick Walton; former husband, Nor man T. Petrocine; two brothers-in-law, Jack Walton and Jack Keller; and longtime companion, Lyle Franz.
She is survived by sister, Sara (Sally) Altick Keller of Logan, Utah; daugh ter, Linda Petrocine (David) Woolsey of Calhan, CO; son, Ernie Petrocine of Estes Park, CO, and his long-time partner, Lyn Sadler; daughter, Bonnie Petrocine Hebert of Tucson, AZ., and her companion, Justin Kwasny; six nieces and nephews and their chil dren; five grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; six great-great-grand children; and many, many long-time friends. She will be greatly missed.
Tentative plans are being made to have a celebration of Coke's life on what would have been her 100th birth day, May 1, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Coke's name to your charity of choice.
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.
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 the quality of the Environmental Education Program.
Manages the booking and facilitating of school groups, and hires, trains, and supervises staff. This position pays $19.22$22.00/hour with full benefits and employee perks.
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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
Village Goldsmith,
Historic Crags Lodge
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
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
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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
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BEAUTICIAN /BARBER
VOLUNTEERS
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.
Other Employment Opportunities
Perform tire related and light automotive services. $15 - $20/hr depending on experience. Flexible time off options, at cost vehicle repairs. Valid drivers license required. Apply in person at 1633 Raven Ave or call (970) 586-8085 or email office@estestireandauto.com.
NOW HIRING
Apply at 854 Dunraven Street, Estes Park CO 970/586-1085 mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com
Silver Saddle Inn
Evenings required, Full time $17/hr - $20/hr DOE, Benefits Must be non-smoker.
Maintenance
Full time
Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.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.
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Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
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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.
Riverfront Offices
For Rent
Upscaled Log Building
6 Private Offices w/Parking. Private Entrance/Free WiFi $2,500 Mo.
Rent Incl. Utilities 460 Prospect Village Dr. Bret/ 970-215-2494
One person professional office located downtown on north side of Bond Park. Completely remod eled recently. Conference room, coffee bar, copy machine are available. $600.00 per month, all utilities 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.
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.
Three person
Professional Class A Office. Located in Bank of Estes Park building on Saint Vrain. Previous ten ant occupied for over 20 years. Two private offices with reception, onsite park ing. Adjacent tenants are State Farm and Edward Jones. Contact Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. 303-589-1543
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
2016 KIA Sorento LX all wheel drive, V-6, one owner 78K miles good condition. Reduced 1k to $17,500. Come look at 2781 Devils Gulch Rd. 970 391-3676
Remixed Custom Sewing Services.
NEW LOCATION! Cushions, campers, outdoor furniture, benches, leather and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950
27’ Interstate Trailer w/ 3 Snowmobiles. $9,990.00 Randy 970-215-7198
Wants to Buy Mitsubishi Montero 2 door, 4WD, V6 970-461-3140
New in Estes Park. Been a Senior Caregiver for 30+ years. Taking clients. 303-710-4192
Troy Bilt 2840 Snowblower
Two stage, Electric Start, Heated Handle grips, very good condition. $700 970-577-1221
Vape Shop and Convienant Store with CBD and Kratom. Please Call Malik at 817-647-2988
Hair & Nail Salon 30-years in Business Private Entrance$40,000
Estes Park Home Finders Bret/ 970-215-2494
ESTATE/MOVING SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548
