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Community invited to CSU Extension open house on Nov. 18

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Come one, come all: The community is cordially invited to our fall community open house. Bring your friends and neighbors and join us on Tuesday, Nov. 18, anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension building at 344 U.S. 84.

Our open house will provide the perfect relaxed setting to mingle with fellow residents, meet our friendly staff and volunteers, and simply enjoy some good company.

Treat yourself to a delicious charcuterie spread, warmed mulled cider and other refreshments while learning about the many resources, services and programs available to the community through CSU Extension and the Archuleta County Fair.

Mark your calendar for Nov. 18 and bring a friend. This special event is a fantastic opportunity to connect, celebrate our community spirit and discover the wealth of resources available to all right here in town.

Email list

Do you want to be added to our email distribution list to learn about upcoming programs and the latest resources? Email cindi.galabota@colostate.edu to be added to our list.

Or, to learn more about the many programs, resources and services offered by CSU Extension, visit https://extension.colostate.edu.

Leave a can, take a can

The CSU Extension office has set up a food pantry shelf at the entrance to our building. If you feel so inclined, you may leave nonperishable items on the shelf. If you are in need, feel free to stop by and take what your family can use.

Be Prepared for an Emergency workshop

There will be a Be Prepared for an Emergency-Winter Edition workshop with Cindi Galabota, CSU Extension director, and Lacy Capre, Archuleta County Public Health outreach specialist, on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at the CSU Extension building at 344 U.S. 84.

This free workshop will cover the best practices for preparing for and recovery from an emergency.

Tree and Wreath-making Workshop

Learn about trees and make a wreath at our free Tree and Wreath-making Workshop with Galabota and Judy Brennan from the Ruby Sisson Library on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Hall located at the fairgrounds. The class is limited to 25 people. Please call the Ruby Sisson Library at (970) 264-2209 to register.

CPR and first aid classes

CPR and first aid certification classes are offered every other month at the CSU Extension office, generally on the third Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost for the classes is $80 for combined CPR/first aid and $55 for CPR, first aid or recertification. Call the Extension office at (970) 264-5931 to register.