Lyons Red Hats Recruiting New Members

by Kathleen Spring

It’s that time again. Lyons Minnie’s Red Hat Club is having their annual recruitment of new members this February.  If you are a lady 55 years or older, and love to experience new restaurants and fun activities, while nuturing friendships, then look into joining this Red Hat group.

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Roads Traveled by Linda L. Osmundson

Loveland Museum/Gallery Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The Loveland Museum/Gallery, on the corner of 5th and Lincoln Streets, this year celebrates its 75th Anniversary with special exhibits like the current “Portraits of the Prairie, Nebraska Landscapes that Inspired Willa Cather.” The show runs through April 15, and features watercolors, watercolor/pastels, scratchboard, and pen and ink works by former dentist turned artist, Richard Schilling, whose works have appeared in the Governor’s Invitational Art Show. Oftentimes, he wanders around the gallery and welcomes questions or comments.

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“A Celebration of Writers and Artists” Spring 2012

Join us for another year of a Celebration of Writers and Artists. Creative Communication is pleased to announce our Spring 2012 Essay, Poetry and Art Contests. Thousands in prizes and awards will be awarded to students and schools in your area.

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Park Staff Seeking Input On Lily Lake Dam Project

The Lily Lake Dam, located in Rocky Mountain National Park, has been rated a high-hazard dam by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.  Failure of the dam is not imminent, and park staff are evaluating long term solutions; considering two options to reduce the risk, either repairing or removing the dam.  Until a long term solution is implemented, the dam will be regularly inspected and monitored, and a pump has been purchased to lower the lake level in the event of a significant weather event.

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Seicento Baroque Ensemble presents: From Lament to Light

Seicento Baroque Ensemble performs "From Lament to Light".  Works on the concert program include Biber’s "Requiem ex F", "Musikalische Exequien" by Schütz, and a cantata by Kuhnau: "Gott, sei mir gnadig nach deiner Gute".

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Jo Jo Reed & The Happy Hill Band

by Lyons Bluesologist, David McIntyre

With Mardi Gras just a couple of weeks away, I thought I’d take advantage of a true zydeco band being in the area, and present Jo Jo Reed for the first time at Oskar Blues. Most music fans usually enjoy this music, though they know very little about it’s history, or where it comes from; so before I tell you about The Happy Hill Band, I thought I would try to give you a little of zydeco history.

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About Town with Lavern Johnson February 6, 2012

Here it is the first of February, the sweetheart month, sometimes the cold and snowy month.  Let’s hope for the best. Lots of activities going on this month, so be sure to participate and join in. Have fun!
DON’T FORGET YOUR VALENTINE!
This Saturday is the Foot ‘n Fiddle Square Dance Club’s 50th Sweetheart Square Dance Ball at the 4-H building in Loveland. A Mr./Mrs. Valentine will be chosen, and Jim and Bonnie Pardy of Lyons (last year’s sweethearts) will crown them.

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Life 101: Beyond High School

with Joanne Barnard

February: Follow-up, the Future and Financial Aid

February is the lull month between the frenzy of applying for school and financial aid and the anticipation of award letters and the decision. Take this opportunity to follow up on all you have accomplished, catch up on all that you haven’t, and prepare yourself for what is to come.

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