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Join Colorado Kayak Supply for the International Day of Climate Action on
October 24th in Buena Vista! The International Day of Climate Action is an
initiative of the nonprofit 350.org, which aims to bring awareness to the
global warming crisis. Our rally in BV will be one of 4,317 events
happening [...]

When- November 7th- 8 am-2 pm
Where- BV Community Center- Corner of E Main and South Main
What- Community sale of donated items to benefit the BV River Park (climbing walls, open space, parks, trails, fishing access and paddling.)
Why- Many of you have seen the new major improvements made at the river park this summer, [...]

Autumn is a time of color and wonder in the Arkansas Valley and there’s no better way to celebrate it than to take part in its seasonal festivities. One such event will be the third annual Pumpkin Patch Festival at Cottonwood Meadows in Buena Vista. The Pumpkin Patch Festival is a two weekend celebration open [...]

BUENA VISTA, CO–Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity (CCHfH) is following up on the successful completion of its fifth and sixth build in the county as it prepares to hold two new family selection/orientation meetings. The first will be in Salida on Friday, October 2nd, 7 p.m. at the Salida Community Center (formerly Senior Center) at [...]

Have you wondered what kind of birds are in your backyard or how experienced birders so quickly identify a flying bird? This course will teach how to use a variety of observation techniques to sort out one bird from another and more about the life of birds, from extraordinary migrations to surviving at subzero temperatures. [...]

Get ready for some fun BV. This year the Collegiate Peaks Music Festival will cost $5 (children 12 and under are free) and will be held down at South Main. What could be better: some great music down by the river, Colorado beer and sunshine! Here is the schedule: [...]

The BV Cruiser Club will be hosting their second ride this Thursday, 7PM, McPhelemy Park. Check out their website for more info.

And an excerpt from a story by Sterling R. Quinton over at Ark Valley Voice about the last ride:

“Despite the cool winds and a threatening collection of clouds culminating to create a great reason [...]

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
May 21, 2009 - 1:00 P.M.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SALIDA STEAM PLANT
220 W. SACKETT ST, SALIDA, COLORADO
NOTE: The Agenda times are approximate; items may be discussed before or after the times listed below.
1. Verification from the County Clerk the Board of Commissioner’s agendas  were distributed appropriately.
2. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM [...]

From the Weathervane Farm Blog:  “The dibbler makes a 1/4 inch depression in each cell. The seeds are placed in the depression and then lightly covered with soil mix. This technique came to us from using a soil blocker that left a similar dibble. When we have our own greenhouse we want [...]

Chaffee Housing Trust (CHT) is hosting a Homebuyer Open House to present its upcoming Crestone Heights development, and to recruit potential homebuyers. This event will be held on two consecutive evenings; Wednesday, May 13th and Thursday, May 14th from 6pm to 8pm at the Salida Senior Center, on the corner of Third Street and F [...]