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Glenmere Park, Greeley, Weld County
May 2016
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Here's what is happening in Weld County this month:
The days are getting longer and so is our events list. Summer must be nearing as activities and events throughout the county are increasing. Here's what's going on this month:
GREELEY
MayPlay Concert and Festival – 6 stages, 28 bands, 1 great night! No tickets
required.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: 9th Street Plaza
For more information: www.greeleydowntown.com/signature-events
SEVERANCE
Clearview Library Fun Friday – Fun programs each week including science
experiment, Lego building, robotics and much more!
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Severance Town Hall
Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway
For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/
MAY 7
DACONO
Colorado National Speedway – 92.5 The Wolf Mother’s Day Madness: Super Late
Model, Modified Coupes, Super Modified, Trains and Circle Drags
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado National Speedway
Address: 4281 Speedway Blvd.
For more information: http://coloradospeedway.com/2016-cns-schedule/
ERIE Fishing Clinic - Grab your kids (ages 5-12), your fishing gear and head on out
to Thomas Reservoir for a free morning of fishing and fishing clinics.
Registration required. Time: 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Location: Thomas Reservoir For more information: www.erieco.gov/460/Fishing-Clinic
ERIE
Spring Clean-Up Day #1 – Recycling and Donations
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Leon A. Wurl Service Center
Address: 150 Bonnell Avenue
For more information: www.erieco.gov/744/Clean-Up-Days
EVANS
Kentucky Derby Gala 2016 - community event that is designed to raise funds and
awareness for the programs of Weld Food Bank and Greeley Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Barn on Lily’s Pond
Address: 6271 West 37th Street
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/kentucky-derby-gala-2016/?instance_id=799
FREDERICK
Clean-Up Day
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Town of Frederick Public Works Facility
Address: 7301 Eagle Blvd.
For more information: www.frederickco.gov/235/Clean-Up-Days
GREELEY
Free CPR/AED Training - This is a short non-certified course to teach Greeley
citizens CPR and understand the use of an Automated External Defibrillator or
AED. Sign-up required.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Greeley Recreation Center
Address: 651 10th Avenue
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/free-cpraed-training/?instance_id=580
GREELEY
Colorado Model Railroad Museum – National Train Day Celebration
Time: Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Colorado Model Railroad Museum
Address: 680 10th Street
For more information: www.cmrm.org/pcindex.html
GREELEY
Mother’s Day Skate - Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Ice Haus. Mothers receive
free admission and skate rental!
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Greeley Ice Haus
Address: 900 8th Avenue
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/mothers-day-skate/?instance_id=442
GREELEY
A Dance Place presents “Seussical the Musical”
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Location: Union Colony Civic Center
Address: 701 10th Avenue
For more information: http://ucstars.com/upcoming-shows/
GREELEY
PAR for Stroke – Vendors and activities
Time: All Day
Location: Poudre Learning Center
Address: 9313 West F Street
For more information: www.poudrelearningcenter.org/events/par-stroke
JOHNSTOWN
Pet Vaccination Clinic
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Public Works building
Address: 201 South 1st Place
For more information: www.townofjohnstown.com/DocumentCenter/View/6220
GREELEY
Family Bike Ride – A fun and casual 3-5 mile ride for the whole family.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: East Memorial Park
Address: Balsam Avenue
For more information: http://greeleygov.com/activities/greeley-bikes/
SEVERANCE
Clearview Library Story Time – Story time sessions are now available in
Severance at 10:00am and 10:35am on Tuesdays. Both sessions are
identical 20-30 minute story times appropriate for ages 0-6.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Severance Town Hall
Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway
For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/
GREELEY Colorado Model Railroad Museum – Union Pacific Days Time: Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Colorado Model Railroad Museum Address: 680 10th Street For more information: www.cmrm.org/pcindex.html
GREELEY Friday Fest – Featuring music from Movers and Shakers Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: 9th Street Plaza For more information: www.greeleydowntown.com/signature-events
SEVERANCE Clearview Library Fun Friday – Fun programs each week
including science experiment, Lego building, robotics and much more! Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Severance Town Hall Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/
MAY 14
DACONO Citywide Clean-Out Day - This one day event allows residents
to dispose of large household items that are not typically accepted through
regular trash service Time: All day Location: Front Range Landfill in Erie Address: 1830 WCR 5 For more information: http://cityofdacono.com/925/Citywide-Clean-Out-Event
DACONO Colorado National Speedway – Frames in Motion Dacono Night: Super Late Model,
Grand American Modified, Super Stock, Figure 8 and Mayor’s Race Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Colorado National Speedway Address: 4281 Speedway Blvd. For more information: http://coloradospeedway.com/2016-cns-schedule/
ERIE Spring Clean-Up Day #2 – Front Range Landfill Time: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Front Range Landfill Address: 1830 WCR 5 For more information: www.erieco.gov/744/Clean-Up-Days
FREDERICK DIY Day - four hours of non-stop do-it-yourself action! The
event will include a plethora of informal do-it-yourselfers showing off skills
and tricks at individual booths. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Recreation Area Address: 8201 Colorado Blvd. For more information: http://www.frederickco.gov/695/DIY-Day
FREDERICK
Fishing Clinic – Open to kids of all ages. Learn about fishing and get to know
your local Police Department! All participants are encouraged to bring their
own fishing gear.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Frederick Recreation Area
Address: 8201 Colorado Blvd.
For more information: www.frederickco.gov/238/Fishing-Clinic
GREELEY
Partners Mentoring Youth: Fiesta 5K - All proceeds support positive mentoring
relationships between adult mentors and youth facing significant life
challenges!
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Twin Rivers Community Park
Address: 65th Avenue
For more information: https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8280/fiesta-5k
GREELEY
Poudre River Trail-A-Thon - Take part in as many of the events as you like in a
self-paced morning of fun. It's EASY, FREE, and FUN for all ages and abilities!
Registration required.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Poudre Learning Center
Address: 9313 West F Street
For more information: www.poudretrail.org/2016-poudre-river-trail-athlon
GREELEY
Colorado Model Railroad Museum – Union Pacific Days
Time: Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Colorado Model Railroad Museum
Address: 680 10th Street
For more information: www.cmrm.org/pcindex.html
GREELEY
Two Man Group: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood - Following the enormous success
of ABC’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? two stars of the series, Colin Mochrie and
Brad Sherwood have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary
improvisational comedy.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Union Colony Civic Center
Address: 701 10th Street
For more information: http://ucstars.com/event/two-man-group-colin-mochrie-brad-sherwood/?instance_id=771
KEENESBURG
The Wild Animal Sanctuary – Summer Safari Dinner. Reservations Required.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Address: 1946 CR 53
For more information: www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/#!summer-safari-events/c1qs9
LOCHBUIE Town Clean-Up Day Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Lochbuie Wastewater Plant Address: 1794 WCR 39 For more information: www.lochbuie.org
WINDSOR
Community Bicycle Rodeo - This event will include safety talks, helmet checks,
bicycle registrations and a bike course!
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Windsor Middle School
Address: 900 Main Street
For more information: www.windsorgov.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=2665&month=5&year=2016&day=14&calType=0
MAY 15
GREELEY
Historic Preservation Month Celebration - Learn about the City of Greeley
Museum’s efforts to rehabilitate and preserve structures on the 8-acre living
history site
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Village Museum
Address: 1475 A Street
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/historic-preservation-month-celebration/?instance_id=389
SEVERANCE
Clearview Library Story Time – Story time sessions are now available in
Severance at 10:00am and 10:35am on Tuesdays. Both sessions are
identical 20-30 minute story times appropriate for ages 0-6.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Severance Town Hall
Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway
For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/
GREELEY
Teens Night Out – Games, activities and snacks on a Friday night! Event is only
for 6th-8th graders (must bring school ID).
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Greeley Recreation Center
Address: 651 10th Avenue
For more information: www.greeleyreccenter.com
SEVERANCE
Clearview Library Fun Friday – Fun programs each week including science
experiment, Lego building, robotics and much more!
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Severance Town Hall
Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway
For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/
MAY 21
DACONO
Colorado National Speedway – Palmetto Environmental Model A’s: Pro-Truck, Late
Model, Modified Coupes, Pure Stock and Trains
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado National Speedway
Address: 4281 Speedway Blvd.
For more information: http://coloradospeedway.com/2016-cns-schedule/
ERIE
Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Balloons take off each morning at 6:15 a.m.
Location: three locations throughout the weekend – Downtown Erie, Coal Creek
Park and Colorado National Golf Club
For more information: www.eriechamber.org/events/details/erie-town-fair-balloon-festival-500
FIRESTONE
Carbon Valley Half Marathon, Family & Friends Relay, 5K and Fun Run
Time: times vary depending on race
Location: Firestone Regional Sports Complex
Address: 6850 Tilbury Avenue
For more information: http://cvhalfmarathon.org/
GREELEY
Learn to Fly Day – Aircraft display, cars, vendors and many more things to see
and do!
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Greeley-Weld County Airport
Address: 600 Airport Rd. #A
For more information: http://www.gxy.net/news—events
GREELEY
New Directions Veterans Choir - an award-winning a cappella group that sings
renditions of doo-wop, soul, traditional gospel and popular music. The Choir
consists of former military men and women, current and former residents of New
Directions’ transitional facility, as well as some very special members from
the “family” of veterans.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Union Colony Civic Center
Address: 701 10th Avenue
For more information: http://ucstars.com/event/new-directions-veterans-choir/?instance_id=695
JOHNSTOWN
Community Shred Day (free) – safely destroy your documents with onsite mobile
shredding unit.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Johnstown Police Department
Address: 430 South Parish Ave.
For more information: www.townofjohnstown.com/DocumentCenter/View/6233
SEVERANCE
Clearview Library Story Time – Story time sessions are now available in
Severance at 10:00am and 10:35am on Tuesdays. Both sessions are
identical 20-30 minute story times appropriate for ages 0-6. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Severance Town Hall Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/
FORT LUPTON
Lancaster’s Restoration Rendezvous
Time: Public welcome during the day – period dress after 6:00 p.m.
Location: Near Fort Lupton
For more information: www.spvhs.org/lancaster-restoration-rendezvous.html
GREELEY
Greeley’s Underground Tunnels - Everyone asks about Greeley’s underground
tunnels, so here’s their opportunity to learn about them.
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Greeley History Museum
Address: 714 8th Street
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/greeleys-underground-tunnels-113/?instance_id=343
MAY 27
FORT LUPTON
Lancaster’s Restoration Rendezvous
Time: Public welcome during the day – period dress after 6:00 p.m.
Location: Near Fort Lupton
For more information: www.spvhs.org/lancaster-restoration-rendezvous.html
GREELEY
Friday Fest – Featuring music by Moses Jones Band
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: 9th Street Plaza
For more information: www.greeleydowntown.com/signature-events
GREELEY
Celtic Woman Destiny - Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland and its Celtic heritage
through traditional Irish anthems and pop standards.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Union Colony Civic Center
Address: 701 10th Avenue
For more information: http://ucstars.com/event/celtic-woman/?instance_id=696
MAY 28
DACONO
Colorado National Speedway – 103.5 The Fox Honoring Our Vets plus fireworks for
Memorial Day: Super Late Model, Grand American Modified, Legend, Demo-Cross and
Military Race
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado National Speedway
Address: 4281 Speedway Blvd.
For more information: http://coloradospeedway.com/2016-cns-schedule/
ERIE
Concert in the Park – That Eighties Band
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Coal Creek Park
Address: 575 Kattell
For more information: www.erieco.gov/458/Concerts-in-the-Park
FORT LUPTON Lancaster’s Restoration Rendezvous Time: Public welcome during the day – period dress after 6:00 p.m. Location: Near Fort Lupton For more information: www.spvhs.org/lancaster-restoration-rendezvous.html
GREELEY
Centennial Celebration at Centennial Village - Step back in time to Colorado’s
Centennial Decade 1866-1876 and help us celebrate Centennial Village’s 40th
Anniversary! Learn about each of the homes, their original locations and when
they were moved to Centennial Village. Native American tipis, buffalo soldiers,
blacksmithing, timber cutting, and home tours will be part of the festivities.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Village Museum
Address: 1475 A Street
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/centennial-celebration-at-centennial-village/?instance_id=414
MAY 29
DACONO
Colorado National Speedway – High Country Harley Davidson plus fireworks for
Memorial Day: 100 Super Late Model, 100 Pro-Truck, Super Stock, Pure Stock, Super
Modified and Military Race
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado National Speedway
Address: 4281 Speedway Blvd.
For more information: http://coloradospeedway.com/2016-cns-schedule/
FORT LUPTON
Lancaster’s Restoration Rendezvous
Time: Public welcome during the day – period dress after 6:00 p.m.
Location: Near Fort Lupton
For more information: www.spvhs.org/lancaster-restoration-rendezvous.html
GREELEY
Centennial Celebration at Centennial Village - Step back in time to Colorado’s
Centennial Decade 1866-1876 and help us celebrate Centennial Village’s 40th
Anniversary! Learn about each of the homes, their original locations and when
they were moved to Centennial Village. Native American tipis, buffalo soldiers,
blacksmithing, timber cutting, and home tours will be part of the festivities.
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Village Museum
Address: 1475 A Street
For more information: http://greeleycalendar.com/event/centennial-celebration-at-centennial-village-2/?instance_id=413
FORT LUPTON
Lancaster’s Restoration Rendezvous
Time: Public welcome during the day – period dress after 6:00 p.m.
Location: Near Fort Lupton
For more information: www.spvhs.org/lancaster-restoration-rendezvous.html
MAY 31
SEVERANCE
Clearview Library Story Time – Story time sessions are now available in
Severance at 10:00am and 10:35am on Tuesdays. Both sessions are
identical 20-30 minute story times appropriate for ages 0-6.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Severance Town Hall
Address: 3 Timber Ridge Parkway
For more information: http://clearviewlibrary.org/calendar/