Calendar as of Jan. 14

Ongoing

ALAMOSA — Ron Wilson facilitates a Men's Grief Support Group Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon through Jan, 27 at Hospice del Valle, 514 Main Street, Alamosa. Info and registration, 589-9019.

MONTE VISTA — Winter Saturday hours at the San Luis Valley Landfill are 8 a.m.-noon. Info, 852-3810

ALAMOS — Alpine Homeschool Alliance meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1-3pm at the Boys & Girls Club (no membership required). AHA is a casual, tolerant, and inclusive homeschool group where kids play, adults chat, and fun is had by all. Info@AlpineHomeschoolAlliance.org.SAN LUIS VALLEY — Want to stop smoking? Are you between 18 and 30 years old? The YAQ (Young Adult Quit) program may be what you're looking for. The program is FREE and created specifically for young adults who are interested in stopping smoking. Enroll in the YAQ program to receive free smoking cessation materials and you may be eligible for 2 weeks of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (i.e. the Nicotine Patch). You can also receive up to $20 for completing the program. Visit www.YAQstudy.org for more information and enroll in the study.

CENTER — The Center middle and high school is creating a mentoring program and is looking for adult mentors. If you are interested making a difference in the life of a youth as a mentor, please contact Katrina Ruggles at 754-2814 or kruggles@center.k12.co.us.

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista Band Parents'Association would like to help efforts to recycle and earn cash at the same time. Recycle empty inkjet cartridges, empty laser cartridges, used cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, iPods, PDAs/Palm Pilots, video games and video game consoles. This is a year-round fund-raiser and with almost everyone having a home printer, there is a lot of opportunity to help out the Band Parents and Mother Earth. All these items can be sent with any child to school and given to the band directors, dropped off at Southern Colorado Computer Services, located at 157 Adams Street, Monte Vista or you can call Myrna at 852-2209 if you need them picked up.

MONTE VISTA — The Veterans History Center at Homelake will be open extended hours through December and into the new year. Regular hours are Tuesday from 9-11:45 p.m. and 1-3:45 p.m. The new hours will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m.; and the second fourth and fifth Mondays of December from 1:30-3:30 p.m., as well as by special appointment, scheduled by calling the main office at 852-5118.

MONTE VISTA - The Monte Marketplace is back for another season. It will take place the first Friday and Saturday of each month through March. On Fridays, it is open from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays it is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free and vendors only pay $20 for the whole weekend. First time vendors get first month free. Info, Mike Bork at 852-2692.

MONTE VISTA - The Monte Vista Rotary Club is coordinating the DVDs 4 Vets program locally and is encouraging residents to gather up new and used DVDs suitable for wounded or ill military veterans. The Rotarians will then package them up and send them off for distribution to hospitals and nursing homes for the entertainment of our nation's veterans. Boxes will be placed in several locations, including the Monte Vista Post Office. For more information, call Jim Lancaster at 852-3431 or Raina Bowsher at 852-2372.

VALLEYWIDE - Singles 45 and over interested in getting together with other singles for dinners and other activities? Contact us at: slvsingles@hotmail.com

SAN LUIS VALLEY - Parents have the power to shape their child's future. Colorado Bright Beginnings with Valley-Wide Health Systems empower parents with guidance, tools and encouragement so they may create a bright beginning for their child. Valley-Wide Health Systems seeks volunteers to visit new parents and give them information and encouragement so they have the power to shape their child's future. Volunteers have the power to make a difference. To get started, call Alexandra Smith at 587-1084.

SOUTH FORK — A fund has been established to benefit the multiple victims of the Nov. 25 South Fork House Explosion.  Donations can be made to the “Benefit for the victims of the South Fork House Explosion” at any branch of Community Banks of Colorado. The account was established at the South Fork, Colorado branch.



Jan. 14

MONTE VISTA — Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m. in the downstairs Community Room of the Monte Vista Public Library. All members and the public are invited to attend. Info, Tim Armstrong at 852-2452

. MONTE VISTA —Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks and hilarious family comedy with the HarlemAmbassadors basketball show at 7 p.m. at Monte Vista High School gym, as they take on the Monte Vista Main Street's Dream Team. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. All proceeds benefit Monte Vista Main Street. For more information, contact the information center at 852-0660 or Malisa at 850-1400.

CREEDE- Creede School photography/art show, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cafι Ole. The exhibit features a health program on tolerance. Info, Susan Fairchild at 658-2220.



Jan. 15

MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista School District Board of Education cordially invites community members, parents, staff and other interested parties to join them from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bill Metz Elementary School to celebrate the passing of the Bond Issue and Mill Levy Override. There will updates and drawings on the proposed building projects and feedback will be gathered from staff and the community on the proposals. Refreshments will be served.

ALAMOSA — Join the Colorado Field Institute at 7 p.m. for an introduction to how the Rio Grande Headwaters Trust (RiGHT) has been working with land owners to protect farms and ranches through conservation easements.

The free program will be held in the auditorium in the business building at Adams State College.



Jan. 17

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Water Protection Coalition, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hospice del Valle Community Room, 514 Main Street.

SARGENT — Hi Valli Swingers Square Dance Club, 7-9:30 p.m.at the Sargent School,7090 N. CR 2E. Mike Olivieri will call and Karen Stills will cue lines or rounds. Those with initials A-M bring snacks. Info, Sylvia, 852-4461 or Dale, 850-0818.

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Water Protection Coalition and San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council forum on the future of solar energy in the region, 1-3:30 p.m at the Hospice del Valle community room, 514 Main St., in Alamosa. Keynote speaker will be William Brown of Sage West Consultants in Taos, N.M.



Jan. 18

SAGUACHE — Downtown Revitalization Partnership, 3-5 p.m. at the community building in Saguache. The general public is invited to join the SDRP as it unveils the recommendations for action planning steps for the revitalization of Saguache.



Jan. 20

ALAMOSA — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, but is highly preventable and curable. Lunch and Learn, noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the SLVRMC Education Center 1921 W. Main. Jeanie Johnson, N.P. of Valley Wide Health Systems, who specializes in women’s health will be speaking on the issues of cervical cancer and how to prevent it. Lunch will be provided free of charge. Space is limited. For questions and to RSVP please contact Kelly Gurule by January 16 at 587-5707. Event sponsored by SLV Women’s Health Coalition and San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.



Jan. 23

MONTE VISTA — If you are a morning person, then today is your day! It is PJ Day. Wear your PJ’s all day – and your slippers too! Family Council at 5 p.m. with, you guessed it, breakfast for dinner. Stay and enjoy a live performance by the “Bed Head Bell Choir.”

ALAMOSA — Artists registration deadline for Seventh Annual Downtown Alamosa Artwalk which will be held Saturday, March 28. Email tawney1@earthlink.net for a registration form, or call David Guerrero regarding questions on art registration at 588-4531.

SAGUACHE — ScSEED January Board of Directors meeting, 4:30-6 :30 p.m. at the Saguache County Public Library in Saguache. The general public is invited to attend to learn more about ScSEED projects and volunteer opportunities. For more information about ScSEED visit www.scseed.org or call 655-2775 .



Jan. 24

ALAMOSA — Parks & Recreation Freeze Your Buns 5K Fun Run 10 a.m. at Cattails Golf Course. This is the second in the two-race Winter Running Series. Participants will receive goody bags and long-sleeved shirts, and will be eligible to receive prizes. The race will run in all weather conditions. Entry forms are available at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center, by phoning Stephanie Bylander at 590-2105 or e-mail sbylander@ cc.alamosa.co.us.



Jan. 25

SAGUACHE — ScSEED’s annual Ranching Life celebration, noon to 4 p.m. in Saguache. Local foods potluck, ranching DVD showing and a slate of storytelling, music and western poetry. To sign up to tell a story, read a poem or play some music or for more information, call Liza at 655-2252 in the evening.



Jan. 27

MONTE VISTA — Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting No. 2, “Charting a Course for the Future,” 6-8 p.m. at City Hall - 4 Chico Camino (corner of Highway 160 and Chico Camino - across the street from ALCO and Jack’s Market). A Comprehensive Plan is a community's guide for making decisions about land use and development. This Comprehensive Plan will guide Monte Vista’s growth and change for the next several years.



Jan. 28 — An AgrAbility workshop to help Ag producers who have disabilities, 9 a.m. to noon (for farmers & ranchers) 1 to 4 p.m. (for agencies) at the San Luis Valley Information Center, 947 First Avenue.





Jan. 31

SAGUACHE — The Sagebrush Quilters group begins meeting in the new year at 10 a.m. at the community building at 525 Seventh Street in Saguache. The gathering will include a "make 'n take" project and refreshments. Bring needles, thread, scissors and fabric scraps. Info, Lindy at 221-4502 or the Saguache Town Hall, 655-2232.

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Community Greenhouse, a non-profit gardening and educational Greenhouse and Garden facility offers Heart and Soil, a DVD presentation and panel on Local Foods, 10 a.m.-noon at Trinidad State Junior College. Info, Jan Oen, 587-5529

ALAMOSA — Tree seedling workshop, 10 a.m.-noon at the Alamosa Recreational Center, 222 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa. Sponsored by the Colorado State Forest Service. Info, Tom Cudmore, 587-0915.



March 7

MONTE VISTA — Second annual Winter Wipeout Swap Meet at Ski-Hi Park.

More than 75 vendor spaces, a huge auction and live music all day. All proceeds go to FAST FRIENDS, a local charity that helps families of seriously ill children in the San Luis Valley. There will also be the 2nd annual Outlaw Pinewood Derby Challenge. No rules, as long as your car fits on the track. Last year's race was a blast! For booth rental or other info, call 378-2656 or 850-7447. Check out FAST FRIENDS' website at http://www.slvfastfriends.org



Continuing Events

• ALAMOSA - A group of community members meets at 11 a.m. every Friday in ES 215 on the Adams State College campus to practice conversational Spanish, increase vocabulary, improve grammar and have fun. This conversational practice is free and open to the community. For more info, call Dr. Eva Rayas-Solis at 587-7852.

• ALAMOSA - POW-MIA Committee of the San Luis Valley, 4 p.m. every second Saturday at VFW Post 899, 519 Main Street. All interested persons welcome.

• ALAMOSA - San Luis Valley Detachment Marine Corps League, 6 p.m., second Thursday of every month, American Legion Post 113, 514 4th Street.

• ALAMOSA - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday.

• ALAMOSA - Trout Unlimited meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Inn of the Rio Grande. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. •

• ALAMOSA - Valley Horizons is accepting applications for housing from parenting and pregnant young moms. For more info or to apply, contact Jody at 587-3626 or stop by the office at 1322 Main Street, Suite B, across the street from Safeway.

• ALAMOSA - Toastmasters Club 4469 meets from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at TSJC Valley Campus, 1011 Main, room 132. Info, Jim Boyd, 672-3976.

• ALAMOSA - Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 1022 Main St., 7 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Come share experience, strength and hope in recovery. Info, 589-3553.

• ALAMOSA - Day-by-Day Cancer Support Group meetings, second Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. The group invites all cancer patients, whether they are undergoing treatment or have battled cancer in the past, the family and friends of these patients and anyone who has cancer issues. For more information call Mary at 657-0619. For more information about cancer support group meetings call Helen Lester at 589-6425.

• ALAMOSA - A support group for women and children who have been victims of violence meets at a confidential time and place. For group information or for general victim information, assistance and counseling call Tu Casa at 589-2465.

• ALAMOSA - Women's Co-dependent/overcomers group meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at Trinidad State Jr. College in room 132. Bring your own lunch and eat while we talk. Contact this anonymous group by calling Nancy at 589-2930.

• ALAMOSA - Al-Anon meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mental Health Center, 8745 CR 9 South. For more information call Linda at 589-6763.

• ALAMOSA - Level II DUI/DWAI Alcohol Education and Therapy classes conducted by the SLV Mental Health Center. Classes are continuing. Cost starts at $5 per hour, depending on income. For more information and locations call 589-3673 or 852-5186.

• ALAMOSA - Sierra Blanca Chapter No. 43 OES meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 512 San Juan, Alamosa.

• ALAMOSA - Optimist Club of Alamosa meets on the first, second and third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Clarion Inn of the Rio Grande. Board meetings are on the fourth Tuesday. Info, Allyn Lewis at 589-4733.

• ALAMOSA - On the second Saturday of every month there is swing music and dancing at Milagros Coffeehouse on the corner of State and Main streets. An introductory lesson begins at 7 p.m. Dancing is from 8 to 10 p.m. Open to public. Suggested donation, $5.

• ALAMOSA - Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Sacred Heart School, Third and Edison, for Alamosa Book Study; at 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Hall, 607 Fourth St., Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, First and State (women's meeting), on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal, 607 Fourth St. (closed meeting), on Thursdays at St. Thomas Episcopal Hall for Early Bird meeting and at 5:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, on Fridays at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, Third and Edison for Grapevine meeting, and on Saturdays at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church. Closed meetings are for alcoholics only; open meetings are for those interested in AA.

• ALAMOSA- Narcotics Anonymous 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 1018 Main St. Alamosa. Come share experience, strength and hope in recovery. Info, 589-3553

• ALAMOSA - Weight Watchers meet every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 92 Colorado Ave. Contact Mollie at 852-9849 for more information.

• ALAMOSA - Alamosa Lodge No. 44 AF and AM, first and third Thursdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 512 San Juan.

• ALAMOSA - TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m. at the College Heights Baptist Church, 2035 Church Ave., Church and Victoria (across from OMS) in Alamosa. Not church affiliated. Call 589-1060.

• CENTER - Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the San Luis Valley Mental Health Clinic. Info, 754-3445.

• CENTER - Community and student Mariachi music rehearsals are held every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Center School's Band Room. For information call Mary at 754-0054.

• CENTER - Free money management classes at the Center Housing Authority, 138 South Worth Street. Classes in English are held the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 to 10 and in Spanish the second Saturday of each month.

• CENTER - Temple Gate Lodge No. 128 AF&AM, 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays at 386 S. Broadway.

• CENTER - Center Post 131 American Legion Auxiliary meets at 2 p.m., first Wednesday of the month. Please call 754-9158 for location.

• CENTER - Changing Needs Supplemental Food Program will be certifying and distributing commodity foods in Saguache County every other month - January, March, May, July, September and November. In Saguache the food will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Public Health Clinic on the first Thursday of each month for seniors. In Center at the Masonic Lodge, the food will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of each month for seniors. Remember to bring your I.D. card. If you are at least 60 years of age you may qualify for supplemental foods. You must qualify by income. Please call 852-5778 for further information. Administered by Tri-County Senior Citizens.

• CREEDE - Women's Empowerment Group meets at noon every Tuesday, beginning July 22 at the Creede Baptist Church, for women 18 and over, free ongoing event for women who need support in their lives. Info, Michelle (719) 480-9789.

• CREEDE - Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held in the Community Activities Bldg., Main St., Creede.

• The Snowcountry Explorers meet monthly from August through April and have numerous rides during the snowmobile season. The club is active in grooming and marking area trails and promoting snowmobiling. Anyone interested in the club is invited to attend. Info, Leslie Dustin (719)658-0184 or Janelle Kukuk (719)658-2221.

• CREEDE - Amethyst Lodge No. 94 AF and AM, first Thursdays, 7 p.m. Masonic Hall, Main St. south of the courthouse.

• CRESTONE - Crestone-Moffat Al-Anon group meets at 5 p.m. Mondays at the LINK building across from the Pro Shop at the golf course. Call 256-5515 or 655-2419 for more information.

• CRESTONE - Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays at the LINK Building, across from the golf course pro shop on Road T. For more information call 256-5895.

• DEL NORTE - American Legion, Del Norte Memorial Post 406, meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Boogie's Restaurant. The members of the American Legion Auxiliary and Auxiliary Juniors and the Sons of the American Legion are invited to attend all meetings. Info, Dr. John A. Alfson, commander, 850-2712.

• DEL NORTE - Del Norte Memorial Post # 406 of the American Legion monthly meeting, 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Boogie's Restaurant. Members and veterans interested in becoming a member are invited to attend. Qualification for membership includes all those who served on active duty during the time of conflict. Please visit the Colorado American Legion website www.coloradolegion.org for more specific information.

• DEL NORTE - Women's Empowerment Group meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Rio Grande Hospital Conference room, use main entrance. For women 19 and older who need support in their lives. Free. Info, Michele, (719) 480-9789.

• DEL NORTE - Kickboxing class 4:45 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays at Ruth Marie Building in Del Norte taught by Stephanie O'Friel. Cost, $6 per person. Info, 852-2547.

• DEL NORTE - The Alzheimer's Support Group, 10 a.m. fourth Thursday of every month in the Casa Illuminaria Conference Room.

• DEL NORTE -Aerobics at Ruth Marie Center in Del Norte, M, W, F at 7-8 a.m. Call Monette at 657-2467 for more information.

• DEL NORTE - Studio Theatre Troupes present classes to inspire youth at Ruth Marie Center in Del Norte, Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Call Monette at 657-2467 for more information.

• DEL NORTE - Common Threads, an Al-Anon group, meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Info, Bill, 657-9162, Laurie, 657-5244.

• DEL NORTE - Alcoholics Anonymous open step study meeting, 5 p.m. Sundays, Catholic Community Center, 7th and Pine.

• DEL NORTE - The Del Norte Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Country Family Inn. Guests are welcome. Call 657-2967 with questions.

• DEL NORTE - Overcomer's Addictions Recovery meets each Wednesday at 4.30 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 1290 Grande Ave. Del Norte. All are welcome. More info, Pastor Mark 657-9129

• DEL NORTE - YOGA with Leigh Anne Lobato Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., $6 fee at The Ruth Marie Community Center. For further yoga information, please call Leigh Anne at 850-0750.

• DEL NORTE - GED classes 7-9 p.m. Thursdays 589-1023.

• DEL NORTE - Drama for Youth taught by Jennifer McCabe Mondays 5:30-7 p.m. at the Ruth Marie Center for the Community. Participants will be involved in all parts of play production. A 12-week class for a $12 donation, all proceeds will be utilized to create sets and cover production costs. 657-2617.

• DEL NORTE - Belly dancing with Diane Musick Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for a four-week session. Info, Diane at 873-0113.

• DEL NORTE - Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Community Center, Pine Ave. in Del Norte.

• DEL NORTE - Alzheimer's Support Group meets in the Rio Grande Hospital Chapel every second Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. For more information call Jeff Gallegos at 657-3311, Ext. 157.

• DEL NORTE - Del Norte Public Library hosts a preschool reading group each Tuesday beginning at 1 p.m.

• DEL NORTE - Rio Grande Search and Rescue meets at the Courthouse Annex at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of each month. This meeting is a potluck dinner.

• DEL NORTE - Del Norte Lodge No. 105 AF and AM, 7:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Masonic Hall, 598 Spruce, Del Norte.

• DEL NORTE - Changing Needs Supplemental Food Program will be certifying and distributing commodity foods every other month at 520 Spruce, from 9 a.m. to noon the first three Tuesdays of each month for seniors, mothers and children. Remember to bring your I.D. card. If you are at least 60 years of age you may qualify for supplemental foods. You must qualify by income. Please call 852-5778 for further information. Administered by Tri-County Senior Citizens.

• LA JARA - Preschool reading program at Conejos County Library 10-11 a.m. every Friday. Coordinated by Kyla Anderson of Sanford.

• LA JARA - Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m., always at Creative Resources Center, 304 Walnut St.

• LA JARA - Alzheimer's Association Support Group meeting the last Wednesday of each month at Conejos Medical Clinic at the hospital at 6 p.m. Video shown at each meeting. Call Toni at 376-5327 for information.

• LA JARA - Monthly Diabetes Support Group Meetings, sponsored by the San Luis Valley Diabetes Association, are open to the public as an opportunity to learn more about diabetes and related health conditions, fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Conejos County Hospital. Call Molly-Jayne at 589-0496.

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista Band Parents Association bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at the Elks lodge in Monte Vista. All proceeds go to the Monte Vista marching band. • MONTE VISTA - CSPERA (Colorado School and Public Employees Retirement Association) will meet every second Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the Monte Vista Library. All PERA retirees are encouraged to attend, Info, Esther Morford, 852-5290

• MONTE VISTA - Women's Empowerment Group meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Monte Vista Mental Health Center, 402 Fourth Ave. For women aged 15-20. Free. Info, Michele, (719) 480-9789.

• MONTE VISTA - Valley Fiber Art Guild, 1 p.m. the last Saturday of every month at D and W Fiber Farm. Anyone in the Valley interested in weaving/spinning/crocheting/knitting -- any and all fiber arts welcome. Info and directions, Wanda Smith, 852-5000 or 580-4976.

• MONTE VISTA - Nursing Home 101 - Everything you need to know about nursing home placement. Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Juniper Village Connections Room. Info, Stacy Bliss at 852-5138.

• MONTE VISTA - Memory Support Group, individuals gathering together to learn from one another what they can expect from a loved one suffering from memory impairment, third Tuesday of every month beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Juniper Village Connections Room. Info, Stacy Bliss at 852-5138.

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Marketplace 2nd Saturday of each month at Ski Hi Park. Info, Mike Bork at 852-2692.

• MONTE VISTA - School board 7:30 p.m., second Thursday of every month. Info, 852-5996.

• MONTE VISTA - Day-By-Day Cancer Support Group meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the administration building at Homelake. The group invites all cancer patients whether they are undergoing treatment currently or have battled cancer in the past. Family, friends of those dealing with cancer and anyone who has cancer issues are encouraged to attend. Please call Helen Lester at 852-4423 for more information.

• MONTE VISTA - AWANA kids club Wednesday nights at 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 2160 Sherman Ave. Kids play games, learn Bible verses, get awards and prizes and make new friends. Open to all kids age 3 (by June 1) through 6th grade. Separate programs available for preschoolers, kindergarten and early elementary, as well as upper elementary. Info, 852-5090.

• MONTE VISTA - An immunization clinic for children and adults is held the first Thursday of every month at the Church of Christ, 200 Franklin St., from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Please bring immunization records. Call Rio Grande County Public Health at 657-3352 for more information and to schedule appointment. Walk-ins also welcome.

• MONTE VISTA - The Magnolia Society, a ladies civic club, meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month at the Monte Vista Co-op meeting room. For more information call Christy 852-5731 or 852-3228.

• MONTE VISTA - Silver Thread Outdoor Recreation Club meets the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 for potluck, 7:30 for meeting. Everyone welcome. Call Wayne Jefferson at 852-5024 for more information.

• MONTE VISTA - SLV Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the United Methodist Church. Guests welcome. For more info, contact Jean Hansen at 754-2444.

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista Band Parents' Association monthly meeting, second Tuesday of each month at Carnegie Public Library. MVBPA is a non-dues paying association for parents, guardians and families of all Monte Vista band students.

• MONTE VISTA - Weight Watchers every Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 2nd and Broadway. Contact Mollie at 852-9849 for more information.

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista Lodge No. 73 AFandAM meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m., 40 Batterson St.

• MONTE VISTA - American Legion Post 51 last Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Old Dining Room at Homelake.

• MONTE VISTA - Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Presbyterian Church, 2nd and Broadway, for a "closed" (alcoholics only) meeting, and on Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the same place for an open meeting, to which anyone interested in AA is invited.

• MONTE VISTA - Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m., every Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church.

• MONTE VISTA - GED classes 7-9 p.m. BUENO-HEP 589-1023.

• MONTE VISTA - Changing Needs Supplemental Food Program will be certifying and distributing commodity foods every other month at 311 Washington from 9 to 11 a.m. the first three Wednesdays of the month for seniors and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the first three weeks of each month for mothers and children. In Del Norte, 520 Spruce, the food will be distributed from 9 a.m. to noon the first three Tuesdays of each month for seniors, mothers and children. Remember to bring your I.D. card. If you are at least 60 years of age you may qualify for supplemental foods. You must qualify by income. Please call 852-5778 for further information. Administered by Tri-County Senior Citizens.

• MONTE VISTA - Every Monday, Monte Vista Band Parents Bingo at the Elks, 7 p.m. Come support our band students and enjoy an evening out!

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista Chapter Order of DeMolay, 7 p.m., first and third Mondays, Masonic Hall, 40 Batterson, Monte Vista.

• MONTE VISTA - Local chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a support group to help you adhere to your personal diet, meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Public Library. No products are sold, sponsored or promoted. Membership fee is $20 a year, but you can visit the local chapter free. For information call Marion Schliesser at 852-2770 or call toll-free 1-800-932-8677.

• MONTE VISTA - Bethlehem Chapter No. 56 OES, first and third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., 40 Batterson.

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista Assembly No. 23 Order of Rainbow for Girls, first and third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Masonic Hall, 40 Batterson, Monte Vista.

• MONTE VISTA - Quality education classes are offered for children ages in kindergarten through seventh grade year round. Applications are available at St. Peter's Lutheran School, Grande and Faraday St. For more information, call 852-5449.

• MONTE VISTA - Monte Vista Booster Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Dos Rios Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more information Call Bob Carlucci.

• MONTE VISTA - Monthly Diabetes Support Group meetings, sponsored by the San Luis Valley Diabetes Association, are open to the public as an opportunity to learn more about diabetes and related health conditions. Second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Tri-County Senior Center. Call Dorothy at 852-3456 for more information.

• SAGUACHE - The Saguache County Tourism Council regular meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners meeting room at the Saguache County Courthouse.

• SAGUACHE - Alcoholics Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 6th and Christie.

• SAGUACHE - Diabetes Support Group meetings, first Monday of every month in Saguache at 505 3rd and Christy. We will also be having meetings at the Center Office in the near future. For Info, Violet, 655-2727 or 850-2906.

• SAGUACHE - The Saguache County Board of Commissioners meet the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Special meetings will be announced in the county legal paper, and in other papers of general circulation within the county when possible.

• SAGUACHE - Changing Needs Supplemental Food Program will be certifying and distributing commodity foods around the Valley every other month. In Saguache at the Public Health Clinic, the food will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month for seniors. In Center at the Masonic Lodge, the food will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of each month for seniors. Remember to bring your I.D. card. If you are at least 60 years of age you may qualify for supplemental foods. You must qualify by income. Please call 852-5778 for further information. Administered by Tri-County Senior Citizens.

• SAGUACHE - Minnehaha Chapter No. 48 OES, second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 323 Main.

• SAGUACHE - Olive Branch No. 32 AFandAM, 3rd Saturday, 8 p.m., Masonic Hall, 323 Main.

• SAN LUIS - Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at Casa de Amistad.

• SOUTH FORK - The Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Community Building, with a pot luck Supper at 6:30 p.m. and business meetings following. Everyone is welcome to join. Info, Elizabeth Baugh at 873-5286

• SOUTH FORK - Line dancing on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. Newcomers welcome.



Church Services

• ALAMOSA — New Apostolic Mission meets at 2 p.m. for bilingual Sunday worship at the 1st Christian Church, 1st and State. Worship the Lord in spirit and song. Dinner served after service.

• ALAMOSA - Vineyard of the Rio Grande meets at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 315 Craft Drive, just north of McDonald's. For more information, log onto www.vineyardriogrande.org or phone 480-4328, Pastor Scott Sailors.

• ALAMOSA - San Luis Valley Baptist Church, 930 State Ave. Sunday school, 10 a.m., morning service, 11 a.m., evening service, 6 p.m., Wednesday prayer, 7 p.m. Food Bank Ministry, 1-2 p.m. Sunday. Info, 589-5938.

• ALAMOSA - Seventh Day Adventist Church, 315 Craft Dr. Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Worship at 10:50 a.m. Pot luck first and third Saturdays; second and fourth Saturdays at Monte Vista church. Monthly Signs Magazine may be picked up at 414 8th Street, Alamosa.

• ALAMOSA - A group of Quakers meet on the first and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m. at Hospice del Valle, 514 Main Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call Norma Cady at 221-3236.

• ALAMOSA - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has services at 10 a.m. at the Hospice del Valle, through the back entrance, every second and fourth Sunday of the month. For more information call Jan at 587-5529.

• ALAMOSA - San Luis Valley Baptist Church, 930 State Ave. Sunday School, 10 a.m., morning service, 11 a.m., evening service, 6 p.m., Wednesday, 6 p.m. Info, 589-5938.

• ALAMOSA - The Alamosa Christian Church, located at 410 McQuerry Street in East Alamosa, sponsors a "Family Night" Wednesdays at 7 p.m. including Bible study groups for all ages.

• BOWEN - Community Unitd Methodist Church, 1954 E. County Rd. 10 South. Sunday worship, 8:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. Pastor, Rev. Jeanne Redshaw.

• DEL NORTE - Cornerstone community Church hosts breakfast and church at 10 a.m. Sundays. Non-denominational acoustic worship. "We are your community church and we preach Jesus." Everyone is welcome. 1290 Grand Avenue across from Jack's market. 657-9107.

• DEL NORTE - Level 120 Gathering. Saturday nights, 7p.m. Rock worship and relevant Bible teaching. New Life Fellowship, 520 7th St., (719) 657-3360. All are welcome.

• DEL NORTE - Come worship the Lord at Gateway Church in Del Norte. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Study what The Bible teaches about creation. Worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday night prayer meetings at 6:30 p.m.

• Hooper — Hooper Baptist Church worship 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Midweek gathering 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

• MONTE VISTA - Templo Sion Assembly of God, 677 Madison St., Monte Vista, Pastors, Raymond and Della Hurtado. Sunday morning services 10 a.m., Sunday evening, 5 p.m. Wednesday evening: Adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Youth group also at 6:30.

• MONTE VISTA - United Methodist Church, 215 Washington. Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; cooperative Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. call for location. Pastor, Rev, Jeanne Redshaw, 852-2853.

• MONTE VISTA - Family Matters Church, 305 S. Broadway, Services, 10 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Thursday. Children's Ministry Sunday and Monday. Info, 852-6948.

• MONTE VISTA -Valley Christian fellowship, located at 3rd and Broadway, weekly Sunday School, 9-10 a.m. worship, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pastors, Brad Catlin and Michael Dean. All ages are welcome to come and share the faith that makes life worth living!

MONTE VISTA — First Christian Church of Monte Vista, Second and Washington, first Sunday worship service at 8:30 a.m. and second service at 10:45 a.m. Each service will include Holy Communion. Wednesday Night Prayer Time 6 to 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Info,852-5086.

* SOUTH FORK - Chapel of The South Fork, interdenominational - Choir rehearsal, 8:15 a.m. Sundays; Communion, 8:45 a.m. except 1st Sunday; Worship, 9 a.m.; Fellowship and refreshments, 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, Friendship meal, 5:30 p.m., Bible study series, 6 p.m.

• SOUTH FORK - The Service times for Emmanuel Chapel in South Fork, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 Worship Service; Sunday evening service, 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m.

• SOUTH FORK - New Hope Church worship, 10 a.m. Sunday mornings. Youth meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evenings, and Bible Study for Adults and Youth is at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. This is the Church on the Hill: 25258 W. US Hwy 160 near South Fork. Please call 873-1202 for more info.

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