To have an event listed in the SLV Lifestyles calendar, write to Valley Calendar, P.O. Box 607, Monte Vista, CO 81144, email [email protected] or fax us at 852-3387. We do not accept items for the calendar over the phone; however to make a change to a listing, please call 852-3531. Deadline for listings and changes is 5 p.m. Wednesday. Items will be published as space allows.

April 10-15

CONEJOS COUNTY—The Conejos Library District will be celebrating National Library Week April 10-15. The library will be hosting a coloring contest for children ages one through 12. Pick up coloring contest forms at either branch of the library during the week and return them by 3:30 p.m. on April 15. In addition they will be doing “Feedback for Fines.” All patrons are welcomed to come in and fill out a form to let the library know what you would like to see etc. and overdue fines will be waived. Stop by during National Library Week and celebrate the local library. For more information, call 274-5858.

April 12

ALAMOSA — Colorado Empowered Learning is hosting a series of regional meetings to shape and inform the state’s blended learning roadmap. The meetings will ensure the roadmap supports teacher-led education and the uses of digital content across Colorado. A blended learning outreach meeting will be held at the San Luis Valley BOCES, 2261 Enterprise Dr., Alamosa, on April 12, from 4-5:45 p.m. Learn more at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cel/colorados-roadmap-empowered-stakeholders

SAN LUIS VALLEY—The Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the office at the Baca National Wildlife Refuge. All members and the public are invited to attend.  For more information, please contact Tim Armstrong at 852-2452.  

April 13

ALAMOSA—Learn more about solar eclipses and take a look through the powerful telescopes at the dark night sky. Dr. Robert Astalos, Adams State University planetarium director and physics professor, will speak about the total solar eclipse that will cross the U.S. on Aug. 21. He will explain what a solar eclipse is and why there are different types. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the Adams State Zacheis Planetarium and will repeat at 7:45 p.m.

ALAMOSA — SLV Lean In is excited to announce its next Lean In Lunch on April 13 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the SLVH Education and Conference Center, 1921 Main Street, Alamosa. The group will welcome guest speaker Emelin Martinez, assistant chief medical officer for Valley-Wide Health Systems.

ALAMOSA—The public is welcome to attend a free seminar hosted by San Luis Valley Health at the Education and Conference Center in Alamosa (1919 Main Street) on April 13, at 5:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Walker’s presentation about caregiving for those living with dementia. Topics covered on the second part of this series will be: safety, medicine and driving.  For more information, contact Donna at 587-1209.

April 14

ALAMOSA — Free to the community: Alamosa Public Library, 300 Hunt Ave., Alamosa invites the public to “Movie Night at your Library” on April 14 with “Storks” (rated PG) at 7 p.m. Popcorn is free. Bring a favorite soda.

ALAMOSA—On Friday, April 14, Society Hall is pleased to present comedians Chris Voth and Talon Saucerman for a great evening of laughter and enjoyment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Society Hall, 400 Ross Avenue, Alamosa.

DEL NORTE— Wildwood Sounds, 850 Grande Ave., Del Norte, presents Hogan & Moss playing scorch folk and old time music on Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Cost is $15. Call 657-4757 or see wildwoodsounds.com.

April 15
ALAMOSA—The Adams State Observatory will host an open house from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 15. The observatory is on the north side of campus, behind the baseball and softball fields. The open house will include a star tour and deep-sky viewing. Visitors will learn how to use the free star charts that will be available and will take a tour of the visible constellations and bright stars. There will be multiple telescopes available for viewing double stars, nebulae, star clusters, and more. Arrive any time between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and stay however long.

SOUTH FORK — The Annual South Fork Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Rickel Park on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages 2 to 10, with over 1,000 hidden candy filled eggs and special prizes, refreshments and games, along with the Easter Bunny making an appearance and available for pictures. Following the Easter egg hunt there will be a Kite Festival at the Community Ballpark from 1-3 p.m. Children ages 2 to 10 years of age will receive a free kite. Call the Visitor Center at 719-873-5512.

April 15-16

SAND DUNES—Free admission days at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve are April 15 and 16 and April 22 and 23. Let the fun begin.

April 18
ALAMOSA — The Rio Grande Water Conservation District board meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at 8805 Independence Way, Alamosa.

April 22

ALAMOSA—The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area invites the community to “A Celebration of Cultural Music!” 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1112 8^h Street, Alamosa. Advance tickets are $25 and are available at: SDCNHA office, 623 4^th St. in Alamosa, Old Fort Market, Fort Garland; Ventero Open Press, San Luis; Chavez Southwest Market, Antonito; and CASA Center at Adams State University. Tickets sold at the door will be $30.

CREEDE—It’s time again to take advantage of the many free and low cost health screenings at Creede’s Annual Health Fair. This year the health fair will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the old school gym from 7 to 11a.m. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to participate so load up the car and drive on over.

DEL NORTE— The opening event, “Historic Summitville – Then and Now” reception will be hosted by the Rio Grande County Museum non-profit board on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The wine and cheese reception will start at 2 p.m. with the “round table” discussions and stories by individuals who have lived and worked in Summitville in the active mining years.

MONTE VISTA—Tri County Seniors will host the Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at 311 Washington St., Monte Vista. The cost is $10 per person, and the menu includes salad bar featuring spring greens with all the fixings (relish tray, diced ham, chopped eggs) potato salad, broccoli salad, Jello salad and strawberry short cake; beverage is included (coffee or tea). Guest speaker will be Andrea Hamilton to speak about essential oil uses. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP by April 17; call 719-852-5778 or come to the office.

April 22-23

SAND DUNES—Free admission days at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve are April 15 and 16 and April 22 and 23. Let the fun begin.

April 26
ALAMOSA—GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club’s Annual Spring Luncheon will be held Wed., April 26, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, corner of Murphy and Mullins Ave. in Alamosa. Tickets are $15 per person. Ticket deadline is April 18. Call any member or Theresa Rudder at 588-7913, or emailing womanscitizenshipclub@gmail. Tickets will be on sale through April 18.

April 27 & 29
ALAMOSA — Hospice needs volunteers. A Hospice Volunteer Training is scheduled for Thursday, April 27 and Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Hospice del Valle Office at 514 Main Street in Alamosa. Both days of training are required for new volunteers. Please call Volunteer Coordinator Susan Foster at 719-589-9019.

April 29

ALAMOSA—The SLV Climate March will take place on Saturday, April 29 from 12-3 p.m., in collaboration with the Washington, DC People's Climate March. The local march will begin on Adams State University campus, specifically on The Campus Green. Two keynote speakers will address key issues of climate change following the march in Carson Auditorium, also located on Adams State University campus. Speakers are Cindy Bruyère, National Center for Atmospheric Research and Leslie Glustrom, Clean Energy Action. 

May 3

ALAMOSA— Alamosa Elementary pre-registration for the 2017-2018 school year will be Wednesday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 719-587-6600 with any questions.

ONGOING

• ALAMOSA — Pregnant? Need Help? Call the SLV Women's Resource Center

at 589-6698 for free and confidential pregnancy testing; earn while you learn parenting program; post abortive support STI testing and more. Office open Monday-Thursday 2-5:30 p.m., 3211 Main Street, Alamosa

• CONEJOS— Bingo, 7 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall
• DEL NORTE — Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Ruth Marie, or by appointment: Piano and music lessons with professional pianist, Allan Stuart (719-754-2576; [email protected]) Call for more info.

Wednesdays at the Ruth Marie: Yoga with Leigh Anne Lobato from 5 to 6:15 p.m. donation fee of $5-$6 to The Ruth Marie. Phone 850-0750, [email protected]

Thursdays at the Ruth Marie: Kundalini Yoga with Milcah (849-1954, [email protected]) from 5:30-6:45 p.m., $8-$10 donation to the Ruth Marie

• HOMELAKE — The Homelake Veterans Museum is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. until the end of October. Info. 580-0023
• MONTE VISTA —Exercise class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10;00a.m. at the Tri-County Senior Center, 311 Washington.
• MONTE VISTA — Pool Playing for men and women everyday at the Tri-County Senior Center, 311 Washington. Tournaments held periodically with other San Luis Valley Senior Centers
• MONTE VISTA - The San Luis Valley Nutrition program for the elderly serves nutritional meals at the Tri-County Senior Center, 311 Washington Monday through Friday of each week at noon. Meals are open to seniors age 60 and over. Membership or building residency is not necessary for participation in activities or meals at the Tri-County Senior Center. The Nutrition program is administered by South Central Colorado Seniors. For additional information please call 852-2687
• SOUTH FORK — The Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club holds hikes on the following days: easy, Mondays and Thursdays, difficult on Wednesdays. ATV rides Tuesdays. Fridays are trail clean-up days.

Info, Elizabeth Baugh at 873-5286

WEEKLY EVENTS

• ALAMOSA— A free coffee break for all veterans is held every Thursday morning from 8:30-11 a.m. at the SLV Museum in Alamosa. This is a project of the Veterans Coalition of the SLV and it is hosted by the Women Veterans of the SLV and the SLV Museum, 401 Hunt Ave.
• ALAMOSA—Families with babies and children through age five are invited to “Storytime Fridays” at the Alamosa Public Library. There are two sessions every Friday. Parents and caregivers with babies through age three come at 9:30 a.m.; all others come at 11 a.m. Anyone with children of both ages, pick a session and check it out – or come for both. Call Ms. Becky at 589-6592 ext. 2550 for more information.
• ALAMOSA— The Alamosa Elks Lodge 1297 hosts Bingo at 7 p.m. Thursday in the lodge room. Food is available.
• ALAMOSA—Clothing Giveaway at La Gente in Alamosa every Tuesday morning, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at 2261 Enterprise Drive, Alamosa. 587-5404
• ALAMOSA — Tu Casa is now hosting groups for survivors of sexual assault, date rape, marital rape, and sexual abuse as a child. These groups are open to the community and are held at the Tu Casa office from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Info, 589-2465
• ALAMOSA—VFW Post 899, Bingo every Tuesday, 519 Main Street
• ALAMOSA — B.P.O.E. ELKS 1297, Bingo, 7 p.m. every Thursday
• ALAMOSA — Toastmasters Club 4469, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at TSJC Valley Campus, 1011 Main, room 132. Info, Ron Hartmann, 588-7450.
• ALAMOSA — Optimist Club of Alamosa, noon, first, second and third Tuesday of each month, Inn of the Rio Grande. Board meetings on the fourth Tuesday. Info, Allyn Lewis at 589-4733
• ALAMOSA — TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, College Heights Baptist Church, across from OMS, in Alamosa. Info, 589-1060
• ANTONITO— Come celebrate, garden and eat with us at the Antonito School & Community Garden! Because of the start of school, we will now be meeting Sundays at 5 p.m. Visit us on the web for more information: www.valleybound.org."
• CRESTONE—Every Tuesday Yoga for Everybody will be offered at 9 a.m. in Crestone. RSVP to attend the small classes at no charge. Contact John at 256-5315.
• CRESTONE—Dharma Ocean will offer a weekly meditation group every Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Crestone Charter School. This is a drop-in group and there is no cost
• DEL NORTE—Yoga at the Ruth Marie Center, 575 Columbia Ave., with Milcah Hawk will be held every Thursday 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come stretch, breathe and relax for just a donation. Bring a mat or use ours. Visit www.theruthmarie.com or contact [email protected], 719-850-1672.
• DEL NORTE — Bingo every Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 595 Pine Street. Doors open at 12 p.m. and play starts at 1 p.m. Concessions are also available.
• DEL NORTE — Del Norte Rotary Club, 7 a.m. every Wednesday at Boogie's Restaurant. Guests are welcome. Info, 657-2967.
• DEL NORTE — Del Norte Public Library preschool reading group, 1 p.m. each Tuesday
• DEL NORTE — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meetings, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays Gateway Church, 975 Grande Ave. The first meeting always free. bring a friend. Info, Julie, 719-206-2741
• HOMELAKE — Children's Story Hour, 10 a.m. every Monday in the old dining room.
• LA JARA — Preschool reading program at Conejos County Library 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday
• MONTE VISTA—The Monte Vista Assembly of God Church, God’s Closet, will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will provide clothing and misc. items to those in need. Located in the small shed behind the church, which is located at 881 N. Hwy. 285. They will also take donations of clothing and misc. items, no furniture or mattresses. Contact Margarite Atencio at 580-9783 with questions.
• MONTE VISTA - BINGO - The Monte Vista Elks Lodge #2456 at 121 Washington St. hosts BINGO every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Refreshments and snacks are available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 852-2456 for info.
• MONTE VISTA — Penny Bingo every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Tri-County Senior Center, 311 Washington St.
• MONTE VISTA — Learn about the Bible, starting with "baby steps," 9:45 a.m. Sundays, Monte Vista United Methodist Church. Info, 852-2790.
• MONTE VISTA — Anyone and everyone is welcome to gather from 2-4 p.m. Fridays at Wildethyme Art, 1631 Grande Avenue, for knitting, crocheting, spinning or any portable handwork
• SOUTH FORK—Bingo sponsored by the South Fork Chamber of Commerce will will be held every Tuesday throughout the summer (ending Aug. 25) at the South Fork Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 7 p.m. There is a $10 buy-in for 18 games. Concession stand and free raffle. All ages are welcome.
• SOUTH FORK — The Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. They meet at 8 a.m. every Thursday at the Feelin’ Good Coffeehouse in South Fork. Info, Karen Miller, 873-5466 or [email protected].

MONTHLY/BI-MONTHLY EVENTS

• ALAMOSA—“Changing from the Inside Out,” facilitated by Luis Murrillo, will take place the first and third Monday of the month in room one of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Center at 6 p.m. For more information contact Lisa at 588-5363.
• ALAMOSA — Sangre Sunrise Toastmasters second & fourth Tuesday of each month, 7-7:50 a.m. at Airport Cafe, east entrance in SLV Mental Health Admin. Bldg., Airport Rd. Newcomers welcome.  Info, 274-0132.
• ALAMOSA — Rio Grande Sportsman Club members have a new meeting place.  The regular meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the SLV Pizza Company at Victoria and 1st Street in Alamosa. For more information, contact Tiffani Barnes at 719-588-2580.
• ALAMOSA — Cancer group support for cancer victims, families and caretakers, San Luis Valley Health Physician Services, 4-5 p.m. first and third Monday of each month in the first floor conference room, 2115 Stuart Ave. Info and sign-up, Roberta Tesar, 589-8008.
• ALAMOSA — American Red Cross, SLV Chapter CPR/First Aid classes, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Registration and a fee are required. Class details and information on other safety training classes, as well as volunteer opportunities, 587-3314.
• ALAMOSA — POW-MIA Committee of the San Luis Valley, 4:30 p.m. every second Saturday at VFW Post 899, 519 Main Street. All interested persons welcome.
• ALAMOSA — American Legion Post membership and Auxiliary Unit 113, 6:30 p.m. every first Wednesday at the post home, 514 4th Street.
• ALAMOSA — B.P.O.E. ELKS 1297, 6:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday at the Elks Home, 406 Hunt Ave. 589-2362. Bingo, 7 p.m. every Thursday
• ALAMOSA — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 899, 6 p.m. first Tuesday of every month at the post home, 519 Main Street. Auxiliary, 5:30 p.m. first Thursday of every month
• ALAMOSA — La Leche League of San Luis Valley, 11 a.m. 4th Saturday of every month at Hospice del Valle, 514 Main Street, Alamosa. Info, Renee, 587-3657
• ALAMOSA — Trout Unlimited, 7 p.m. last Tuesday of each month, Inn of the Rio Grande. Meetings are free and open to the public
• ALAMOSA — Day-by-Day Cancer Support Group, second Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Info, Mary, 657-0619 or Helen Lester, 589-6425.
• ALAMOSA — Sierra Blanca Chapter No. 43 OES, first and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 512 San Juan, Alamosa
• ALAMOSA — Alamosa Lodge No. 44 AF and AM, 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Masonic Hall, 512 San Juan.
• ALAMOSA—The Alamosa City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm in City Hall, 425 4th St Alamosa. The meetings are open to the public.
• ALAMOSA—Milagros Coffeehouse has Open Mic Night the first Saturday each month at 6 pm.
• CENTER - Center Post 131 American Legion Auxiliary, 2 p.m., first Wednesday of the month. Please call 754-9158 for location
• CENTER - Diabetes Support Group, 5 p.m. first Thursday of the Month, Saguache County Public Health Building, 220 Worth St. Center. Info., Violet, 850-2906
• CENTER—Veterans learn about the benefits you earned at the Public Health Building on the third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 719-655-2680
• CREEDE — Amethyst Lodge No. 94 AF and AM, 7 p.m. first Thursdays, Masonic Hall, Main St. south of the courthouse
• DEL NORTE — Rio Grande Sportsman Club range open to the public every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost will be $5 per person; children under 13 are free. Shooters must provide and wear their own hearing and eye protection. The range is located 1.3 miles west of the regional landfill turnoff. Turn south off US 160 onto Rifle Range Road, at about mile marker 207.5. Info, Dave Pote, 580-0738
• DEL NORTE — Rio Grande Search and Rescue, 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at the Courthouse Annex
• DEL NORTE — Del Norte Lodge No. 105 AF and AM, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, Masonic Hall, 598 Spruce, Del Norte
• LA JARA—MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers), will be meeting the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the La Jara United Church, Main and Fifth, with refreshments, babysitting and timely topics just for moms. Call Debbie Vance at 719-580-6721.
• MONTE VISTA— Valley Fiber Art Guild (VFA), anyone interested in spinning, crocheting, knitting, weaving or other portable fiber activities is welcome to come to VFA gatherings. The group meets the second Saturday of every month starting at 1 p.m. at 757 County Rd. 29, Monte Vista. Email wcouzenssmith@gmail or call 852-5000 for more information.
• MONTE VISTA — Join the ceramics class every fourth Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Tri County Senior Citizens Center, 311 Washington St. Cost depends on the project. Call 852-5778 for more information.
• MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista City Council meetings, 5:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month. Work sessions, 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday at city hall, 4 Chico Camino, Monte Vista. Open to the public.
• MONTE VISTA — School board 7:30 p.m., second Thursday of every month. Info, 852-5996.
• MONTE VISTA— Day-By-Day Cancer Support Group meetings, 6 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, administration building at Homelake. Info, Helen Lester, 852-4423
• MONTE VISTA — Magnolia Society, a ladies civic club, 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month at the Monte Vista Co-op meeting room. Info, Christy, 852-5731 or 852-3228
• MONTE VISTA — SLV Quilt Guild, 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the United Methodist Church. Guests welcome. Info, 852-7913
• MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista Lodge No. 73 AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 40 Batterson St.
• MONTE VISTA — American Legion Post 51, 3:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Old Dining Room at Homelake.
• MONTE VISTA — Bethlehem Chapter No. 56 OES, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, 40 Batterson.
• MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista Assembly No. 23 Order of Rainbow for Girls, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, 40 Batterson, Monte Vista.
• MONTE VISTA — Diabetes Support Group meetings, 6:30 p.m. second Monday of the month at Tri-County Senior Center. Info, Dorothy, 852-3456.
• MONTE VISTA - Free Service - Public Health Nurses and a Social Services Representative are at the Tri-County Senior Center, 311 Washington on the first Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Nurses check blood pressure and pulse oxygen. Social Services will assist with paperwork and answer Medicaid questions
• SAGUACHE — Minnehaha Chapter No. 48 OES, 7:30 p.m. second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 323 Main
• SAGUACHE — Olive Branch No. 32 AF&AM, 8 p.m. 3rd Saturday, Masonic Hall, 323 Main
• SOUTH FORK — The Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Community Building, with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. and business meeting following. Info. Elizabeth Baugh at 873-5286
• SOUTH FORK —Community Potlucks, 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, September through May, in the Community Building

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Following are District 3 San Luis Valley AA 12-Step Meetings. The 6th Tradition states that we are not affiliated with any outside organizations, but in the spirit of cooperation, we list these meeting schedules for FRIENDS AND FAMILY. For information, call 719-937-5083.

SUNDAY

5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish Center at 3rd and Edison, Alamosa

7 p.m. Town Hall at 108 W Galena Ave., Crestone

MONDAY

12 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Hall at 607 4th St., Alamosa

7 p.m. Community Church on Main St., Creede (Info: Rebecca 588-4783)

7:30 p.m. Creative Resource Center at 304 Walnut St., La Jara

TUESDAY

6:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Hall at 607 4th St., Alamosa

12 p.m. First Christian Church at 1^st and State, Alamosa

8 p.m. Mountain View Presbyterian Church at 2nd and Broadway, Monte Vista

WEDNESDAY

12 p.m. First United Methodist Church at 2005 Mullens, Alamosa

6 p.m. Senior Citizen’s Building at 710 Main St., Antonito

6 p.m. Amistad of San Luis at 403 Main St., San Luis

7 p.m. Methodist Church at 6th and Christy, Saguache

7:15 p.m. RV Park in Blanca

7:30 p.m. Masonic Hall at 598 Spruce, Del Norte.

8 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 607 4th St., Alamosa.

THURSDAY

6:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Hall at 607 4th St., Alamosa

12 p.m. First Christian Church at 1^st and State, Alamosa

12 p.m. Baptist Church at County Rd. D at the Crestone/Baca “Y”

7:30 p.m. Creative Resource Center at 304 Walnut St., La Jara.

7:30 p.m. Ables/Disables, Baptist Church at 751 Lincoln St., Monte Vista

FRIDAY

7 p.m. Sacred Heart School at 3rd and Edison, Alamosa.

SATURDAY

5:30 p.m. at 929 State Ave., Alamosa

6 p.m. Senior Citizen’s Building at 710 Main St., Antonito.

8 p.m. Mountain View Presbyterian Church at 2nd and Broadway, Monte Vista

For Schedule Changes, please contact your group service representative (GSR)

AL-ANON

TUESDAY

8 p.m. 15 Country Club Dr. Monte Vista

WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m. SLV Behavior Health Group at 8745 CR 9S., Alamosa

THURSDAY

5:30 p.m. First Christian Church at 518 1st St., Alamosa

7 p.m. Little Shepherd Episcopal Chapel at Alder St., Crestone

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NarcAnon)

SUNDAY

5:30 p.m. SDA Church at 313 Craft Drive, Alamosa

TUESDAY

7 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 607 4th St., Alamosa

7:30 p.m. Baca Grande Library at Road T, Crestone

THURSDAY

7 p.m. SDA Church at 313 Craft Drive, Alamosa

SATURDAY

9 a.m. Little Shepherd Episcopal Chapel at Alder St., Crestone

7 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 607 4th St., Alamosa

CHURCH SERVICES

• ALAMOSA — New Apostolic Mission meets at 2 p.m. for bilingual Sunday worship at the 1st Christian Church, 1st and State. Worship the Lord in spirit and song. Dinner served after service.
• ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Baptist Church, 930 State Ave. Sunday school, 10 a.m., morning service, 11 a.m., afternoon service, 2 p.m. Wednesday prayer, 7 p.m. Info, 589-5938.
• ALAMOSA — Seventh Day Adventist Church, 315 Craft Drive, Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m. Church, 10:50 a.m. Saturdays. Pastor Jim Moon, 480-2230, e-mail, [email protected]; Sunshine Elementary Christian School, 315 Craft Drive, 589-2257, Teacher, Patricia Perry.
• ALAMOSA — Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has services at 10:30 a.m. in the north wing of the Presbyterian Church, 330 San Juan Ave. For more information call Jan at 587-5529.
• ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Christian Church, located at 410 McQuerry Street in East Alamosa, sponsors a "Family Night" Wednesdays at 7 p.m. including Bible study groups for all ages.
• ALAMOSA — The Living Water Bible Fellowship, located at 2910 Clark St., Alamosa, meets Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
• BLANCA— United for Christ Community Church, "The Friendliest Church in the Valley," 7th & Broadway in Blanca, Sunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m., 379-3317.
• BOWEN— Community United Methodist Church, 1954 E. County Rd. 10 South. Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m.; fellowship, 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Rev. Sarah Rettig, 852-2790.
• CENTER — Valley Fellowship, a non-denominational/community church, meets for contemporary worship, prayer, and Bible study on Sunday at 10:30am at 240 5th St.  We also have a Tuesday afternoon Ladies Bible Study and a Thursday evening Hispanic Pentecostal Service, Info, 754-3904.
• CENTER— Center United Methodist Church, 387 Broadway, (Center) will be having a Contemporary Service at 7 p.m. each month through June. ALL ARE WELCOME to join us in singing, praising and fellowship.
• CREEDE — Immaculate Conception Mission Catholic Church, Mass on Saturday evening at 4 p.m.
• CREEDE— St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Service & communion, 1 p.m.
• DEL NORTE — Pioneer United Church, a Presbyterian and Methodist congregation, meets for church school Sundays at 9:30, fellowship time at 10:30, and worship at 11 a.m. The church is located at 630 Spruce St. All are welcome to attend. For more information call the church office (657-3375) mornings after 9:30.
• DEL NORTE — Cornerstone Community Church is meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday in the New Life Fellowship Sanctuary at Corner of 7th and Pine. All are welcome. Info, Pastor Mark 873-3014, 588-8758.
• DEL NORTE — Come worship the Lord at Gateway Church in Del Norte, 970 Grand Ave. Sunday school, 9:15-10:15 a.m., classes for all ages; worship celebration, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; Wednesday night prayer meetings, youth activities at 6:30 p.m., worship team rehearsal 7:30 p.m
• DEL NORTE— The Holy Mary of Catholic Church mass schedule is as follows: Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m.
• FORT GARLAND — Restoration Fellowship Vineyard meets at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at All-Gon Restaurant. For more information email [email protected] (note: this is not a gmail account), Pastor Walter Thomas
• HOOPER— Hooper Baptist Church worship 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Midweek gathering, 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
• MESITA — First Baptist Church of Costilla County meets at 9719 Rd. H in Mesita. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Bible study, 7 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Paul Jones, 206-0011.
• MONTE VISTA— Calvary Baptist Church, 2160 Sherman Ave., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Youth Group, Tuesday 7 p.m.; Men’s Breakfast, Thursday 6 a.m.; Adult Fellowship, Thursday 1-4 p.m.; Ladies’ Bible Study, Thursday 7 p.m.; Agape Closet free clothing for all ages (Open Wed. and Sat. 1-4 p.m.). For information call 852-5090 or visit www.mvcalvarybaptist.com.
• MONTE VISTA— Sons and Daughters of God meets at 10 a.m. Sundays, 677 Madison St.; Prayer Night, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
• MONTE VISTA — Presbyterian Church of Monte Vista, 2nd and Broadway. Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. All are welcome. Lay pastor John Noffsker, 852-2555.
• MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista Assembly of God, 881 North Highway 285 in Monte Vista welcomes everyone to their Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday evening adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m. and Youth group at 6:30 p.m. Pastors are Raymond and Della Hurtado.
• MONTE VISTA — United Methodist Church, 215 Washington. Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 11 with fellowship following. Pastor, Rev. Sarah Rettig, 852-2790.
• MONTE VISTA — Family Matters Church, 305 S. Broadway, Worship, 10 a.m. Sundays; Women's Bible Fellowship, 10 a.m. Wednesdays at 1038 N. Hwy. 285, Monte Vista; Thursday night up-lift, 6:30 p.m., worship, prayer, fellowship and study from the Word of God. Pastor Steve Shown, 852-6948.
• MONTE VISTA — Valley Christian Fellowship, located at 3rd and Broadway, weekly Sunday School, 9-10 a.m. worship, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Pastor Cody Biby.
• MONTE VISTA — First Christian Church of Monte Vista, Second and Washington. Pastor Wayne Wittner. Sunday worship service, including Holy Communion, 9 a.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer Time, 6-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Info 852-5086.
• MONTE VISTA—The Feed Store Family Training Center, 4900 East County Road 2 South. Service is held at 10:30 a.m. Call 852-2361 for information.
• MONTE VISTA—Grace Community Baptist Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., in Monte Vista. Worship: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School: 11 a.m., Wednesday Bible study: 6:30 p.m. Info: Rev. David Keiry, 852-5413.
• MONTE VISTA— San Luis Valley Christian Center is a non-denominational, word of faith fellowship at 305 S. Broadway. They meet Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for worship, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for Bible study and Thursday at 5:30 for healing prayer. For more information contact Gary Johnson at [email protected], call 852-6168 or visit slvcc.org.
• MONTE VISTA—St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1821 Grand Ave., in Monte Vista. Sunday school classes at 9 a.m. Worship service is at 10:15. Info, 852-3424. Contact 852-5449 for more information on the Saint Peter’s Lutheran School, which serves students in grades K-8.

MONTE VISTA— St. St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church, 729 3rd Ave, Monte Vista, 852-3274, services are at 10 a.m. every Sunday

• SAN LUIS—A Christian Community Bible study will be held at the San Luis Senior Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday nights. Everyone is welcome. For questions, please call Ron at 719-557-9696. “No Religion, Just The Bible!” 

SAN LUIS— Wednesdays, 6 p.m. at Senior Center, Bible Study, open to anyone that would like to come. For information call 719-557-9696.

• SOUTH FORK — Chapel of the South Fork is a non-denominational church which welcomes your attendance. Church services on Sunday are at 9 a.m.  Communion is held in the church service the first Sunday of each month.  Communion is held the other Sundays at 8:45 a.m. in the Sunday School Room.  Choir is held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. during the summer months with a final practice at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday before church. Please come.  You will find us a friendly, caring congregation. Pastor:  Benjamin Wiles. Info, 873-5753.
• SOUTH FORK— Emmanuel Chapel in South Fork, 0432 Highway 149, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m., (7 p.m. June-August) Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. at the church. Visitors are welcome. Info, 873-5411, www.emmanuelchapelsf.com
• SOUTH FORK — New Hope Church, The Church on the Hill, located at 25258 US Hwy 160 near Shaw Rest Area, services are at 10 a.m. Sundays and Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Info, 873-1202 or visit www.newhopechurchsf.org.
• SOUTH FORK — Holy Family Mission Catholic Church Mass on Saturday evening, 5:30 p.m.
• SOUTH FORK— Community United Methodist Church is now meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for worship followed by fellowship time. Services will be held through the summer and will be suspended during the winter months. Meeting location: 31042 U.S. Highway 160- formerly the Wolf’s Den Restaurant. For information contact 588-3771 or 817-304-1978.
• SOUTH FORK — Church of Christ, Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Sunday Bible Class, 9 a.m., worship, 10 a.m., Sunday evening services, 6 p.m.
• SOUTH FORK—The South Fork Baptist Church meets at 130 Four Seasons Drive, Sunday mornings at 9:30 for Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. for Worship. Ongoing activities include ladies’ and men’s Bible studies, monthly breakfasts, and children's ministries. Find us on Facebook to keep up with our activities. Pastor Paul Moon invites all who desire to come. Fellowship meals held every first Sunday following the service. For more information contact Paul at 719-496-7702.