All Entries in the "Entertainment" Category
Prowers Lodging Panel Sets 2017 Budget
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel spent most of their meeting, Tuesday, September 20th, developing their budget for the approaching year. Although the panel uses past revenues as a guideline, there was limited discussion on how the downtown Main Street renovation project might impact next year’s tourist trade. The panel uses revenues based on a […]
Free Program on Hispanic Volunteers During the Sand Creek Massacre
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, national parks all over the country are inviting Americans to come and experience the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our national history. With this in mind, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) will be presenting a free program commemorating Hispanic participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. On […]
Hundreds Turn Out for Annual Patriotic Salute
Residents enjoyed a perfect late summer day as hundreds turned out to attend the 2016 Tri-State 9/11 Tribute parade and festivities at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 10th. A long line of participants were present along the parade route which went from South 6th Street to South 9th and into the fairgrounds, beginning with […]
Fall Festival, Closing out the Summer
The annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival is a calendar head-liner as the community moves from summer into a busy fall and winter season. This year’s event, on Friday, September 9th featured a street magician along with a display of enlarged photographs in vacant storefront windows and various vendor displays along Main Street. While […]
Rock the Dirt House
Music and Photography Come Together at Kellie’s Wildlife Productions “Rock the Dirt House” Event Mc Clave, CO – (September 2, 2016) Billed as the “Rock the Dirt House Show ”, singer, songwriter, Tim McNary will be performing his Nashville Americana style of music at the Headquarters’ of Kellie’s Wildlife Productions, located at 30870 County Road, […]
Summer’s End Means a Fall Festival
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Fall Festival on Friday, September 9th between 2pm and 7pm, featuring food and fun plus sidewalk sales and specials. Early bird savings specials will be offered by participating merchants from 2pm to 4pm. Shoppers can take advantage of the bargains downtown and sample wares from food […]
Karen Gillespie, Grand Prize Reading Winner
The Lamar Public Library would like to congratulate the Grand Prize winner of the adult summer reading program, Karen Gillespie! Mrs. Gillespie received an Amazon Kindle Fire donated by the Community State Bank! The Adult Summer Reading Program, “EXERCISE YOUR MIND. READ” ran from May 23 – August 25th! In order to be eligible for […]
Hospice Committee Hosts Backyard Bash Fundraiser
The beat of country-western music combined with the aroma of grilled steaks and the auctioneer’s chant filled the air around the Lamar Eagles Aerie this past Saturday evening, August 27. The occasion was the annual fundraising event to benefit the Lamar Area Hospice. The tally from the fundraising activities is still being registered, but all […]
Feathers Impresses State Fair Audience
Feathers, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honker’s mascot and the largest goose decoy in the world, received a third place plaque under ‘Community Entries’ in the August 27th State Fair Parade in Pueblo. Feathers was decorated in flowing garland and colored ribbons to match this year’s parade theme, “Festival of Colors”. Terri Kallish, Events Coordinator […]
Expanded Beer Garden Approved for Oktoberfest
The public hearing for the requested Oktoberfest beer garden detailed an expanded area, encompassing about two-thirds of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the September 24th event. In past years, the beer garden was located under a tent, adjacent to the stage by the Enchanted Forest. This year’s proposal, as outlined by Chamber […]
Lopes Volleyball Opens Season at Home
LCC plays doubleheaders Friday, Saturday The Lamar Community College volleyball team will enjoy the comforts of home when the 2016 season begins with the Little Caesar’s Classic this weekend. Eight teams, including the Runnin’ Lopes, will compete during the NJCAA’s opening weekend in the LCC Wellness CenterFriday and Saturday. All teams are scheduled for four […]
From the Fairgrounds to the Parking Lot
The Prowers County Commissioners provided an official welcome to the contestants and families for the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association championships held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Commissioner Schnabel provided the welcoming remarks on Friday afternoon, August 19th with Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Ron Cook in attendance. “We have a pretty nice community and […]
Lopes Volleyball Announces Recruiting Class – Part 3 of 3
LCC family extends from Arizona to Indiana Lopes Volleyball is proud to bring players from four other states and Brazil together to share in the opportunities found at Lamar Community College. The final installment of our recruiting class includes players from the Lamar Community College service area, northern Colorado, northern Arizona and eastern Indiana. Kit […]
Lopes Volleyball Announces Recruiting Class – Part 2 of 3
Lamar product, international transfer bring experience While the Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes volleyball team has only seven returning players, it will boast a total of eight sophomores during the 2016 season. A group of mature and unified freshmen will add to the team’s strong leadership. Lamar High School graduate Hannah Coin, a 5-foot, 10-inch […]
Lodging Panel Okays Funds for Farm-City Banquet
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce received $4,000 from the Prowers Lodging Panel for marketing funds for the upcoming Farm City Banquet set for November 12th of this year. The Chamber had requested $5,000 to promote the annual event which features a dinner prepared and served by area FFA clubs as well as entertainment, provided this […]
