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Education Briefs: CNCC Community Education Fall Calendar

Available now: CNCC Community Education Fall Calendar

Learn a language, a new art of craft, a business skill, train a dog or take a trip with Colorado Northwestern Community College community education. The Fall caledar of classes is now available at: https://www.cncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/820182-Craig_Com_Ed.pdf

For more information contact Director of Community Education Desiree Moore at 970.824.1135 or by email- desiree.moore@cncc.edu.



Board of Education District 1 Letters of Intent due Aug. 11

People interested representing the District 1 on the school board from appointment in August until regular elections in November have until 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 to submit a letter of intention. To qualify candidates must not have been convicted of a sexual offense against a child, must be a registered voter and have been registered in Craig for the past twelve months.



She/he must:

• Live in District.

• Be registered to vote in Craig.

• Have been registered to vote in Craig for the past 12 months.

To apply:

• File a letter of intention with Secretary to the Board of Education Heather Higgins by 3 p.m. August 11 at the office of the Superintendent at 775 Yampa Ave. in Craig.

• Be available for an interview during the regular board public work session to start at 6:30 p.m. on August 24.

The board is expected to select a new board member during their meeting. Information: to determine if you live in the district, receive additional information to apply call Heather Higgins 970-826-6261.

Back-to-School Fairs Aug. 12 and Aug. 19

Love INC will hold a Block Party and Back-To-School Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 in Dinosaur and a Back-to-School Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Breeze Street Park in Craig. Children and parents from preschool to grade 12 are invited to attend. Community agencies and churches will be onhand to share information, offer services and provide fun free activities for kids such as food, games, prizes, cloths, hair cuts will be provided by Styles Fifth Avenue and more, while supplies last. A parent or guardian must be present with their students to receive services and products. The community is asked to consider donating school supplies to Love INC for students in need. Parents are encouraged to apply for school supplies in advance to speed their registration process at the fair. For more information, to arrange a donation or apply for services call Love INC at 970-826-4400.

Stories in the Park

Come to your nearby park and enjoy East Elementary School teachers reading a favorite storybook for families and friends. Come yourself, bring a friend or family members to sit back, listen, have a snack and get your own copy of the book to keep. On Aug. 15:

• 11:30 a.m. at Cedar Mountain Park,

• 12:15 p.m. at the Skate Park, 2000 Baker Drive

• 1:00 p.m. at the north end of the fairgrounds near the pavilion

Applications are now available for Collage Board

The Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Board of Control elections will be held on November 7, 2017. Two four-year term positions are open on the board. Anyone interested in running for these seats must be a registered voter and reside within Moffat County. In addition, it is necessary to submit a notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 50 registered voters residing in Moffat County. The above mentioned forms are available to be picked up now and must be returned to Denise Mosher, Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District recorder and executive assistant to Vice President of Craig Campus-Student Services at CNCC, 2801 West 9th Street, by 5:00 p.m. on August 29.

Write Club

Moffat County Write Club offers activities for ages 8 and up from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays June 5 through August 21 at the Craig branch of the library, 570 Green St. For more information, call 970-824-5116.

Library Youth Club

Moffat County Youth Club offers activities for ages 8 and up from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays May 31 through August 23 at the Craig branch of the library, 570 Green St. For more information, call 970-824-5116.

Themes are:

• August 9: Native America

• August 16: Build Big

• August 23: Rollercoasters

Free Books at the Book Mobile on Wednesdays

Kids can get a free book or trade books at the Sagebrush Reading Council Book Mobile at area parks on Wednesdays. Stops include:

• 10-10:30 a.m. at the Skate Park, 2000 Baker Dr.

• 10:45-11:15 a.m. Breeze Street Park, 595 Breeze St.

• 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Woodbury Park, 1388-1398 W 3rd St.

• 12:15-12:40 p.m. City Park, 500 – 600 Washington St.

On July 12 and Aug. 2 from 9:15-9:45 a.m. the Book Mobile will stop at the Boys & Girls Club in Craig.

Summer Food Program underway

The Moffat County School District and the Boys & Girls Club of Craig will provide free meals for children throughout the summer.

Meal are provided to all children without charge or discrimination, and the same meals are provided regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.

Lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to noon. A snack will be available from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 18 at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig, 1324 E. U.S. Highway 40.

Lunch will also be provided from 11:30 a.m. to noon July 11 through Aug. 19 at Sandrock Elementary School, 201 E Ninth St.

To file a civil rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint form found online at ascr.usda.gov or at any USDA office. Call 866-623-9992 to request the form, or send a letter containing all of the information requested in the form to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax to 202-690-7442 or by email to at program.intake@usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


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