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Columbine Manor Care Center was selected as Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce March Business of the Month.
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A large crowd came together to socialize, eat, pray and celebrate St. Joseph Saturday at the annual St. Joseph Parish Celebration at the parish center gym.
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Rob Mizell of Banderas, Texas, and Poncha Springs gets a trim Wednesday from barber Benjamin Fuller at High Desert Barbershop, 140 W. First St. Fuller opened the shop 2½ years ago and offers cuts and beard trims.
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A local nonprofit organization is seeking International Dark Sky Park certification for Browns Canyon National Monument.
Business
Columbine Manor Care Center was selected as Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce March Business of the Month.
Education
Salidans Kambry G. Lightfoot and Macy A. Mazzeo recently were named to the fall semester academic dean’s and dean’s freshman honor rolls at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
Sports
This year’s Salida High School girls’ soccer team is full of young potential, junior captain Eva Capozza said.
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Weds., March 22
Salida
5-8 p.m. – Richard Posadas with saxophonist Dave McFarren performs original songs and classic rock covers at Soulcraft Brewing, 248 W. U.S. 50.
6-8 p.m. – Salida Sisterhood New Moon Gathering Cacao Ceremony at Mandala Collective, 211 F St. Bring a mug, journal, pen, yoga mat and blanket for the ceremony and sacred sound bath. Admission by donation. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/.
6 p.m. – Trivia Night at High Side Bar & Grill, 300 W. Sackett Ave. Prizes for top three teams.
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Tuesday
Daily AA meetings – Visit https://aasalidabvleadville.com/ for information on daily Zoom meetings at several different times, some with passwords. 24-hour hotline: 888-333-9649.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Planned Parenthood clinic at 233 E. Second St. 719-539-7291.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Caring and Sharing, 220 W. Fourth St., is open for shopping. 719-593-3686.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Caring and Sharing, 220 W. Fourth St., accepts donations Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Chaffee County Resource Center, next to Caring and Sharing, 220 W. Fourth St., is open for food boxes and light medical equipment. Call Mel Hickman, 719-539-4849, with questions.
Noon – Meals on Wheels: Call 719-539-3341 to sign up for delivery.
Noon – Daily AA meeting on Zoom: https://www.zoom.us/j/8680321228. Contact Lori, 303-210-5012, for password.
Noon – Al-Anon “Courage to Change AFG” at First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd., Sun Room. 719-221-1468. For more information visit alanon.com.
5 p.m. – American Legion Ray Lines Post No. 64 meets at 10th and H street. Potluck at 5 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. All veterans invited.
5:30 p.m. – Women in Sobriety on Zoom and in person at Salida United Methodist Church, 228 E. Fourth St. Enter from back parking lot. Visit aasalidabvleadville.com for more information.
7 p.m. – Christian Science Bible study and prayer for Salida, 1548 G St., Suite 2C. All are welcome. 303-550-6238.
7 p.m. – AA “As Bill Sees It Men’s Stag,” First Christian Church, Fourth and D streets (lower level back). Read moreCommunity calendar
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Weds., March 22
Salida
5-8 p.m. – Richard Posadas with saxophonist Dave McFarren performs original songs and classic rock covers at Soulcraft Brewing, 248 W. U.S. 50.
6-8 p.m. – Salida Sisterhood New Moon Gathering Cacao Ceremony at Mandala Collective, 211 F St. Bring a mug, journal, pen, yoga mat and blanket for the ceremony and sacred sound bath. Admission by donation. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/.
6 p.m. – Trivia Night at High Side Bar & Grill, 300 W. Sackett Ave. Prizes for top three teams. Read moreEvent calendar
Police & Courts
Salida Police Department Chief Russ Johnson reported Tuesday that police responded to an armed robbery at the Shell gas station located at 1046 E. U.S. 50, and a subsequent arrest has been made.
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The real estate market looks to continue as one that favors sellers over buyers for the foreseeable future. Unknowns that could affect the status quo at this time include the effect higher interest rates will have on buyer activity, matched with the general uncertainty of the global situation.
Health Beat
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, medically referred to as viral gastroenteritis. It usually comes on quickly and suddenly with significant vomiting and diarrhea.
