All Entries in the "Events" Category
July 2023 Year in Review
Regional Talent, Local Support to Help Duvall Family Rebuild Johnny and Myrna DuVall lost everything they owned, including all barns, corrals, equipment, vehicles, some livestock and eight of their nine dogs when the tornado traveling at approximately 155 mph touched down on the outskirts of their Granada farm. Country singer Clare Dunn will headline […]
Rotarian/Librarian Kid’s Christmas a Big Hit
One of the final opportunities to visit with that Jolly Old Gent occurred this past Saturday, December 16th at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. Judy Turpin, Lamar Rotary President, said there were wall to wall crowds for the first hour or so for the holiday event from ran from 10am to 1pm. The […]
City of Lamar 2023 Christmas Week Scheduling
Christmas Week brings a variation to the City’s standard operations, with many offices closed on Friday and Monday, 12/22 and 12/25. Additional modifications include: Free Transfer Station & Landfill Weekend – December’s free dump weekend is scheduled for Saturday, 12/30, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and Sunday, 12/31, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. […]
Zonta Club Highlights Annual Domestic Violence Project
Zonta Club of Prowers County completed sixteen days of activities in support of Zonta International’s Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women with 16 Days of Activism. In addition to attending the proclamation signings at the Prowers County Commissioners’ Meeting and the Lamar City Council Meeting, members performed daily activities from Saturday November 25th […]
Toys for Tots 2023 Updates
This year’s Toys for Tots event is entering the final weeks of preparation for the Christmas holiday. The annual event gathers brand-new toys and gifts for youngsters in the area to be picked up at the Lopez headquarters at 500 West Beech Street. Organizer, Darlene Lopez said, “We’ll be open for folks to […]
Counterfeit Cash Alert
Now that the holidays are here and local residents are fully involved in Christmas shopping, business owners need to alert their staff on the possibility of receiving funny money in a cash transaction. One local business recently realized, after the fact, that they had been paid by someone using a fake $100 bill. Although […]
John Stulp, One of Three Colorado FFA Foundation Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024
Greeley, Colo. — The Colorado FFA Foundation is pleased to announce three inductees representing excellence in wheat breeding and teaching, government and agricultural leadership, and public service, into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame. Scott Haley (Fort Collins), Bill Hammerich (Severance), and John Stulp (Lamar), will all be formally honored and inducted into […]
CSP 2023 Pack the Patrol Car
2023 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car Christmas is just around the corner, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year the Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car toy drive will be on two days and at two different locations. On November […]
56th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt Dec. 6-8
The skies above Southeastern Colorado have recently filled with the sight and sounds of Canada and Snow Geese. Their arrival signals the approaching date of one of the events most synonymous with Lamar – the annual Two Shot Goose Hunt. Now in its 56th year, the event attracts hunters from not only all over Colorado, […]
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at Community Building November 19
For one local couple, the holiday spirit has filled their hearts. Kelly Dewey and James Cline have taken on an enormous task, providing a free Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in the community. The event will be held Nov. 19 from 2-4 pm at the Community Building. The Lamar couple decided to have this meal prior […]
Annual “Fantasy Tree” event coming up on Sat., Nov. 18
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to attend the annual “Fantasy Tree” gala, held at the Lamar Elks Lodge on Saturday, November 18 starting at 6 pm. A $5 or more donation at the door is suggested and appreciated. The event will be a magical night for all and is a family-friendly event. For […]
2023 Event Schedule for Stockings for Soldiers/Wreaths Across America
Peacock Funeral Home is happy to announce the annual Stockings for Soldiers has started. You can stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street from now until November 22, 2023 to pick up a stocking to fill with recommended items to be sent to soldiers overseas for the holiday season. Stockings […]
Chamber Information for 2023 Parade of Lights
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Parade of Lights on Friday, December 1st with the parade beginning at 6:30pm from the Lamar Swimming Pool Parking lot on Parkview Avenue. This year’s theme is: The Christmas Spirit. The parade route will remain as it has in past years, traveling north on 2nd […]
Unofficial November 7th Election Returns, Crespin Wins Mayoral Race (Updated )
Kirk Crespin will remain the Mayor of Lamar, Colorado as the unofficial ballot return from the Prowers County Clerk’s Office from November 7th, has Crespin with 773 votes, Patrick Christensen Jr. with 612 votes and Crespin’s other challenger, Bill Becker with 624 votes. This will be Crespin’s third term as mayor. That position […]
Come Out to Savings with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Cocoa Crawl
Start your shopping crawl for local bargains and pick up a cocoa mug downtown when you take part in the Saturday, November 25th Cocoa Crawl. Shop the day away and pick up a mug in the downtown Pocket Park. Enjoy cocoa, coffee, cider…all served while supplies last. You’ll enjoy special discounts when you show […]
