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North Fork Valley Events Newsletter
    Wednesday May 24th
Memorial Day Weekend Edition
North Fork Valley Chamber News
 
The North Fork Valley Newsletter will be emailed on Thursdays starting June 1.

The North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Member revenue has increased over the 2022 recenue amounts. 

Several more 2022 Members are in the renewal process and we have received membership payment or commitments for over 20 new members in 2023.

The Chamber expresses a BIG THANK YOU to both the Renewing Members and our New Members for your support of the North Fork Valley Community.  


For more information, see HotchkissChamber.com

Members, please check your new listings at NorthForkValley.net.  The Chamber is adding all Members to the Chamber's website as quickly as possible.



 
NORTH FORK VALLEY
 DAILY EVENTS THIS WEEK
May 25 to May 31
June Events Here
  • 5/25 (Thu) 9am-11am: Western Slope Conservation Center CALLING ALL WEED WHACKERS! Have you noticed?  RSVP here so we can send you a reminder in advance. If you have a mower or bush hog to offer, please email Karen directly as we may want to get you out there sooner.
     
  • 5/25 (Thu) 5pm:  The North Fork Valley Rotary Club weekly meeting with Fred Zimmer to talk about recent developments on Grand Ave. At Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant, 240 Grand Ave.   - Paonia.
     
  • 5/25 (Thu) 7pm Doors, Show: 7:30pm: Jeannine Renée "Plastic Madonna" Album Release Concert with Chris Goplerud, Max Heepke, Jean Sandoval, Amy Scher at the Paradise of Paonia Theater, 215 Grand Ave. Paonia - see below.
     
  • 5/26 (Fri) 5pm-9pm: Final Friday Frolic Art Walk North Fork Valley Creative Coalition . A monthly art walk - Paonia
     
  • 5/26 (Fri) 5pm: Blue Sage Gallery Exhibition and Artist Talk, George Levi on A Descendants View: Sand Creek Massacre, 228 Grand Ave. - Paonia
     
  • 5/26 (Fri) 7pm-11pm: Root & Vibe by Root & Vine Market. 40823 CO Hwy 133. Paonia 
     
  • 5/27 (Fri) 7pm: Free Community Retro Film Series (Final Saturday of every month) “Roxanne" Sponsored by Indigo Autumn at The Paradise Theater 215 Grand Ave, Paonia.
     
  • 5/27 (Sat) 10am-1pm: HOTCHKISS SATURDAY ARTISTS and FARMERS MARKET AT THE CREAMERY ARTS CENTER KICKSOFF  SATURDAY MAY 27th
    Kick off May 27th 10:00-1:00 Come support your local Farmers and Artists. A wide variety of products will be available: Plant starts, herbs, tea, eggs, jewelry, canned goods, baked goods, honey, wheat, wheat flour, and more. - Hotchkiss
        
     
  •  5/27 (Sat) 1:00pm: Shamanic Artists Support Group Artists Support Group at the Creamery Art Center - Hotchkiss
  • 5/29 (Mon) 9:30am: MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL OBSERVANCE for PFC Victor Haglund of Crawford who served his country in the Vietnam conflict.
    The Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society and Museum 
    is hosting a May 29 Memorial Day ceremony at the museum, 180 S. 2nd St in Hotchkiss, to honor PFC Victor Haglund, the only casualty from the North Fork Valley in the Vietnam conflict. The presentation of Mr. Haglund’s military awards for display at the Historical Society Museum Veteran’s Memorial Exhibit will commence at 9:30 a.m. with Lynch/Cotten American Legion Post Commander David Cotten presiding. Immediately following the awards presentation,  HCHS Veterans Auxiliary Members will be conducting its annual Memorial Day salute at the flagpole at Riverside Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. All veterans and family members are encouraged to attend both programs. Coffee and donuts will be available at the museum before and after the two Memorial Day programs. Hotchkiss. 
  • 5/30 (Tue) 5:30pm-6:45pm: Lenore Cambria North Fork Pool and Recreation Retirement Party at the Creamery Arts Center. - Hotchkiss
     
  • 5/30 (Tue) 7pm:  Stay for Lenore Cambria's Free Range Comedy improv show at 7:00pm, at the Creamery Arts Center. Hotchkiss.
     
  • 5/31-6/1 (Wed-Thu) 7pm: Spotlight on Local Filmmaker: Writer/Director Tony Schweikle "The Hybrids Family” w/Artist Q&A (Family friendly, all ages welcome!) at The Paradise Theater 215 Grand Ave, Paonia
5/29 (Mon) 9:30am: MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL OBSERVANCE for PFC Victor Haglund of Crawford who served his country in the Vietnam conflict.
The Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society and Museum 
is hosting a May 29 Memorial Day ceremony at the museum, 180 S. 2nd St in Hotchkiss, to honor PFC Victor Haglund, the only casualty from the North Fork Valley in the Vietnam conflict.
Look Ahead to June Major Events!
Crawford Pioneer Days - Crawford
North Fork Uncorked - Hotchkiss & Paonia
Riverfest - Hotchkiss & Paonia

 
  • 6/3-6/4 (Sat-Sun): Riverfest & Float Trip at Paonia River Park by the Western Slope Conservation Center. This year, WSCC is collaborating with Colorado Farm Food Alliance and The Learning Council to host this much loved community event featuring locally sourced food, drink, entertainment and educational opportunities. Click here for more info (music schedule, float tickets, volunteer sign-up, etc.).  And - Why just experience River Fest as a spectator when you can be so much more.
     
  • 6/8-6/10 (Thu-Fri): 44th Annual Crawford Pioneer Days. From Pioneer Days ... to Modern Ways. See the three-day schedule below.  And enjoy the Fireworks show on Saturday night from across the North Fork Valley.  Crawford
  • 6/9 - 6/11 (Thu-Sun): North Fork Uncorked  by West Elks AVA- Hotchkiss & Paonia
    • Delicious Orchards Big B's Hard Cider (NFV Chamber Member'23)
    • Mesa Winds Winery (NFV Chamber Member'22) - Hotchkiss
    • The Storm Cellar (NFV Chamber Member'22) - Hotchkiss
    • Limited Listed Wineries Participating: 5680' Vineyards, Alfred Eames Cellars, Azura Cellars, Black Bridge Winery, Clear Fork Cider, Painted Vineyard Winery, Peony Lane Winery, Qutori Wines Root & Vine Market, Stone Cottage Cellars
Below are some of our Chamber Members with Links to Their Newsletters and List of Events
The Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter Weekly Newsletter, click here 
Blue Sage Center for the Arts logo
Blue Sage Upcoming Events & Activities Click here 
Blue Sage Full Calendar: Click here 
  • Sage Alley Happy Hour - Fridays 5-7pm - Live Music- FREE.
Colorado Tourism Office "Tourism Tuesday" newsletter:  Click here
Creamery Arts Center logo
Creamery Arts Center activities
Click here for the details!

For information on Creamery membership & how to donate, click here
  • After School Art & Clay Classes - Every Wednesday 3:30-5:30
  • Open Mic Night! - Every Wednesday @ 6pm
Delta County Libraries logo
Delta County Libraries Happenings!

Click here for the latest Library Calendar of events: deltalibraries.org/events/.
The Learning Council Upcoming Events: Click here

 
North Fork Miners High School Newsletter. Click here.
North Fork Recreation and Pool:  Click here for the website
North Fork Valley Creative Coalition Events Calendar
Check out the latest by click here
Paradise Theatre logo
Paradise Theatre movies & events
click here for the details!
Region 10/Small Business Development Center logo
Region 10 Business Resource Events & Trainings  
Click here for details.
Slow Food Western Slope Events: Click here

For information on Slow Food Western Slope membership, click here

Valley Organic Growers Assn Logo
VOGA (Valley Organic Grower's Association) Events: Click Here 

For information on VOGA membership, click here
Western Slope Conservation Center: Click Here 
 
Chamber Members, share your news with us! 
 
This eNewsletter provides a list of events in the North Fork Valley area.  It exists for the benefit of the Hotchkiss Chamber dba North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce members from the towns of Crawford, Hotchkiss, and Paonia as well as the governments/Special Districts that are Delta County wide.  The Hotchkiss Chamber also enjoys members from Montrose and Grand Junction.

If your business or organization is a Chamber Member and has news to share with the community, let us know.and we will get the word out to our nearly 400 subscribers!  Send your submissions to HotchkissChamber@gmail.com. 

The Newsletter is typically emailed Wednesdy but may vary due to the timing of specific events.. 


Chamber Member benefits include an entry in the Member Directory, Newsletter promotion, free placement of your literature in the Hotchkiss Chamber Kiosk, Member After Hours Events, and your page links from the HotchkissChamber.com website.  Members will also get preferred placement in the NEW NorthForkValley.net Tourism Website for Crawford, Hotchkiss, and Paonia which is managed by your Hotchkiss Chamber dba North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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