February 2019 - Page 7 of 7 - Ark Valley Voice

Hospital Auxiliary Announces Scholarship Competition

Posted by Community Contributor | Feb 5, 2019

The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Auxiliary has announced its 2019 scholarship application process. Applications for a renewable, four-year scholarship of $1,000 for a high school graduating senior can be obtained...

Central Colorado Humanists Host Darwin Day Film

Posted by Daniel Smith | Feb 4, 2019

The Central Colorado Humanists (CCH) will host a free community celebration in honor of scientist Charles Darwin’s 210th birthday and International Darwin Day, beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 10, in the Pinon Room of the Buena Vista...

Chaffee Commissioners to consider multiple board appointments

Posted by Jan Wondra | Feb 4, 2019

As a part of its 9 a.m. Feb. 5 regular meeting, the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will appoint new members to several county boards, shaping the action of these boards for the year ahead. Also during their Tuesday...

Ark Valley Voice salutes The Washington Post’s message that a ‘free press’ is necessary to a free society

Posted by Jan Wondra | Feb 4, 2019

Ark Valley Voice commends The Washington Post for its message, issued Feb. 3 in the midst of the nation’s celebration of sports, reminding all of us of the important role played by the free press, in a free society. This...

Documented marijuana use higher among younger, less-educated, unintended pregnancies

Posted by Jan Wondra | Feb 4, 2019

A new report, the third one issued by the Retail Marijuana Public Health Advisory Committee organized by the Colorado Dept. of Public Health, continues to sound the alarm regarding levels of use of marijuana and the health...

HRRMC Sponsors Men’s Health Class Series

Posted by Community Contributor | Feb 4, 2019

A men’s health class designed for men as they age, or who are recovering from medical conditions such as prostate cancer will be hosted by Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center beginning Feb. 13. The class will be a...

Free Search and Rescue event features Colorado author and Chaffee County update

Posted by Henry John DeKam | Feb 4, 2019

The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is partnering with Chaffee County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) to host a free book-signing and informational event featuring Colorado author, Sue Purvis. The event is scheduled...

Salida vocal trio offers singing valentines

Posted by Joe Stone | Feb 2, 2019

The Sound Waves, Salida’s new vocal trio, are offering to deliver “Singing Valentines” at 15-minute intervals between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Valentine’s Day – Thursday, Feb. 14. Local vocalists Liz Riley, Francie Bomer and...

Big Horn Sheep overlooking Salida

Posted by Sandy Hobbs | Feb 1, 2019

One lucky runner encountered bighorn sheep on her afternoon exercise routine Feb. 1. Photo by...

Special meeting to consider Live Nation music permit

Posted by Community Contributor | Feb 1, 2019

Chaffee County commissioners have called a special meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 to consider a special event permit request from the Live Nation Country Festival. The public hearing will be held in the Buena Vista Community...