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ABATE (A Brotherhood Active Towards Education) Motorcycle enthusiasts lobbying against helmet laws. Meets first Monday monthly at 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the VFW. Contact Cheryl Spaulding at 539-8563. Accelerated Reader Family Reading Night Meet Mondays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Avery Parsons library. Call 395-2301. Aerobics for Everyone! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion on East Arkansas and Railroad. All levels. Call Lynn at 395-8146. After Five Club (See Christian Women’s Club) Alpine Orchestra PO Box 145 Poncha Springs, CO 81242 Contact Tecla Cunningham 395-8021. Rehearsals Thursday night from 7pm-9pm in the Chaffee County High School. American Association of Retired Persons PO Box 457 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Interested retirees are welcome. Noon Pot Luck the fourth Monday monthly (except Aug & Sept) at the Community Center. Sponsor 55 Alive. Contact Verona Taggert at 395-6069.

American Legion Auxiliary Meets third Tuesday monthly at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Call Gerry Delaney at 395-8946. American Legion Post 55 Railroad and East Arkansas Commander Bob Johnson 395-2277. Avery Parsons Parent/Teacher Organization (APPTO) Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:15-4:15 pm at the Avery Parsons Cafeteria. Call Ruth Powell at 395-3478. Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society PO Box 4559 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets second Tuesday monthly at 7 pm at Buena Vista CMC. Star Party date, times and locations vary. Contact Jeff Beaty 719-395-8083 or jeff@vtinet.com for more information. Arkansas Valley Car Club PO Box 340 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets second Wednesday monthly. Sponsor July Car Show. Call Kathy Haug at 395-6946. Ark-Valley Humane Society 701 Gregg Drive (near airport) PO Box 1335 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meet 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in Chamber of Commerce. Call Alice Sawyer or Linda Pangrace at 395-2737.

Babe Ruth Baseball Association PO Box 421 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meetings as needed. Manages summer youth baseball program for children ages 5-16. Call Bob Marken 395-8066 or Cliff and Kimla Robinson 539-6747. Banana Belt Stamp Club PO Box 3067 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meet the second Saturday monthly (except July & August) at 1:00 p.m. in the Aspen Room at the Community Center. Monthly "Bananappeal" newsletter. Free appraisals of collections, junior members welcome, sales circuits. American Philatelic Society affiliation. Call 395-8370. Bee Vee Harmonizers PO Box 1844 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Male barbershop singing group that meets Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center Aspen Room. Call Richard Gilbert at 395-2287 or Frank Steiner at 395-4039.

Bingo At the American Legion on E. Arkansas and Railroad St., Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. (early bird 6:15 p.m.) Boy Scout Troop #68 Meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center Aspen Room. Call Scout Master Bob Johnson at 395-8790. Build A Generation (BAG) PO Box 1574 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Works as a united community to keep its citizens safe and healthy by empowering the community to build strong families, promote positive youth development, and share common resources toward these goals. Meets the second Thursday monthly at 4:00 p.m. at the BAG office. Call Julie McMurray at 395-2344. BV Athletic Booster Club Meets first Tuesday monthly in High School All Purpose Room at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jane Clark at 395-8797 or Tom and Trudy Foreman at 395-8723.

Ceramic Classes Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at 214 South Gunnison. Call 395-3552. Chaffee County Airport Commission Meeting the first Thursday monthly at 7:00 p.m. in March, June, Sept., and Dec. at the BV Community Center. Other months meet at the Harriet Alexander Field Terminal, Salida. Call 539-7441. Chaffee County Computer Club Meets at 7:00 p.m. the third Monday every month at Chaffee County Fire Station #1, 15326 CR 306 west of Buena Vista. Call 395-2568. Chaffee County Council on the Arts PO Box 1154 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday every other month starting in January. Call 395-8372 for location. County-wide organization for Arts & Humanities. Hosts annual shows and performances in Old Courthouse Gallery. Chaffee County Democrats Meet the first Tuesday each month; locations shift between BV & Salida. Buena Vista meetings at the Congregational United Church of Christ on Crossman Ave. Call 395-6982 Chaffee - Lake Amateur Repeater Association PO Box 1228 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Exams, public service communication. Meetings every other month; contact Carl Kinnell at 395-6336. Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2021 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets the second Wednesday monthly at 5:15 p.m. in the Chamber Building at 343 HWY 24 South (Forest Square Park). Call Kathi or Judy at 395-6612. Christian Women's Club (After 5 Club) Meeting the third Tuesday every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for dinner and program. The location varies; contact Andra Hendrie at 395-8190.

Collegiate Peaks Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited PO Box 3067 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Goals are to protect, preserve and enhance the cold water fishery. Funds from the sale of their fishing guides go to support scholarships for college students studying wildlife management. Contact Vern Rutherford at 395-8370. Collegiate Peaks Republican Women's Forum Meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ the first Tuesday monthly except July and August. Sponsor annual lasagne dinner which supports the High School Presidential Classroom trip to Washington, D.C.; "A Taste of Buena Vista" held in April which supports community activities, and SHARE COLORADO. Contact Joanne Robinson at 395-8755. Collegiate Peaks Riding & Roping Club (CPRRC) CPRRC was formed for horse owners of all ability levels to ride and learn in a low competition setting. We offer monthly trail rides, summer gymkhana events, summer and fall weekly roping practices and competition, and horse-oriented clinics. Call Judy Green 395-9290. Colorado SHARE Food Distribution Sign up and pick up locations vary. Call Connie Robb at 395-2739 or Jean Lowe at 395-6089 for details. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 10165 CR 120 Salida, CO 81201 Call Perri Walborn-Swartz at 539-6447, FAX 539-6151, E-Mail chaffee@coop.ext.colostate.edu Columbine Garden Club Meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Congregational United Church of Christ. Interesting programs, slide shows, and field trips. Call Jane at 539-2261 or Barbara at 395-2943. Cub Scout Pack #73 PO Box 1604 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Call Lori Hagan at 395-6275

Delta Kappa Gamma Organization that unites women educators of the world. President Cindy Demarest 539-5085.

Duplicate Bridge Club 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday at the VFW. Call Ruth Linke 395-2285 for information.

Faith In Action "Neighbors" Project Neighbors Interfaith Volunteer Care givers is a coalition of volunteers from local churches and the general community who assist the disabled, elderly, ill or home- bound. Support services are free and include friendly phoning, home visits, shared recreation, simple home chores, business help and respite care. Contact Debbie Straight at 539-6717.

Friends of the Arkansas River PO Box 924 Buena Vista, CO 81211 An organization to inform about and stop the dam at Elephant Rock. Call Sean Herrin at 395-8081 for information.

Gas Creek Homemakers PO Box 3 Nathrop, CO 81236 Meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday monthly. Annual bazaar held to sell crafts and pies; proceeds go to community charities. Call Claire Schafer 395-6378.

Girl Scouts Columbine Council 21 Montebello Rd. Pueblo, CO 81001 Call Juanita Heyn at 1-800-287-9252 (Pueblo) for all levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadets, Seniors and leaders.

Heart of the Rockies Right To Life PO Box 1027 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Heart of the Rockies Singles Group Open to all singles from Chaffee county and beyond who want to meet people and make new friends. Dances, outdoor activities and more. Call Sherrie at 395-2166. Heritage Society PO Box 1414 506 E Main St Buena Vista, CO 81211 Preserving and promoting our local heritage. This includes a turn of the century farm, an old mining town and other sites. Their museum is open daily from June to mid-September from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They also sponsor an annual mushroom festival in August. Contact Linda Bryant 395-8453.

Hi Explosives Gymnastics Contact Cindy Foreman at 395-2153. Boys & girls ages 2 and up. For the serious gymnast or for recreation. There is a nominal fee involved. High Country Fine Arts Association PO Box 1025 Salida, CO 81201 Their goal is to encourage performing arts among community members. Produce a professional quality performance every spring. Contact Jean Buster at 395-2885.

Iota Alpha Sorority Beta Sigma Phi 27945 CR 320-A Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meet 1:00-3:00 p.m. Thursdays.

Iota Tau Sorority Beta Sigma Phi PO Box 4224 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets the second and fourth Thursday each month at 7:00 p.m. Janet Halvert at 395-8175.

Lion's Club PO Box 3033 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets the fourth Monday monthly at the VFW at 6:30 p.m. Call Jim Schutz at 395-6795 or Don Hoover at 395-2775.

Masons Meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge upstairs at 306 ½ E. Main. Meeting until the end of May and begin again in Sept. For more information call 395-2892. Men's Interdenominational Christian Prayer Breakfast Meets each Friday at 7:00 a.m. at Jan’'s Restaurant. Call Dave Drake at 395-2851.

Model Railroad Society This group has created a miniature replica of the surrounding area upstairs in the BV Heritage Museum at Main Street and Court. Meet 7:00 p.m. Mondays and 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 395-8856. Monarch Quilters Meets second Monday 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Alternating between Buena Vista and Salida. Call Carol Brooks at 539-4909.

National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 2286 PO Box 3003 Buena Vista, CO 81211 President Lloyd Swedhin 395-8126. Meets at noon the second Tuesday at Jan's Restaurant (odd months) and First Street Cafe (even months). Their main project is to support the Alzheimer Fund. This chapter covers Leadville to Salida and the South Park Communities.

Northern Chaffee County Sheriff's Patrol Auxiliary They provide food and comfort to search parties during rescue operations. Call Carolyn Howlett at 395-8138 (summer) or Carole Barnes 395-8035 (winter).

Optimist Club PO Box 3044 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Voluntary organization of civic minded men and women banded together for progressive thought and action in community service. Meets 7:00 a.m. Wednesdays at Dinner Bell Cafe (except the 4th Wed.) Call Walt Downing 539-3650 or Doyle Nyberg 395-8150.

Order of the Eastern Star 306 ½ E Main Buena Vista, CO 81211 Chapter #18 meets the first and third Thursday monthly at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple at 306 ½ East Main. Contact Barbara Harrington at 395-2750.

Party Bridge Every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. Call 395-5818 or 395-2160. Pick & Shovel Players PO Box 1178 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Non-profit performing arts group formed to provide drama and musical entertainment to Chaffee County. Meets quarterly . Money raised goes towards fine arts scholarships. Call Linda Bryant at 395-8453.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings the first and third Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center Pinon Room. Public welcome.

Recreation Board Advisory board to the town. Meets the third Tuesday monthly at the Community Center Aspen Room at 7:30 p.m. Provides summer recreation program and facilities. Contact Lois Walton at 395-8346. Rotary Club Call 395-2472 or 395-8419. Projects assist young people, senior citizens, and relate to health, hunger, environmental concerns, drug abuse, literacy and vocational assistance. Meet Tuesday, 12:00 noon at Grace Episcopal Church.

Running Club Meet at the High School at 5:45 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Contact Julie McMurry at 395-6915 or Tammy White at 395-6963. Saturday mornings they meet at the BV Community Center at 7:00 a.m.

Singles Bible Study Meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. and open to any single. Call 395-3892 for location. Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club PO Box 3133 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Host New Year's Eve Continental Divide Ride and a snowmobile rally the second weekend of March. Call Jerry Bronnenberg 395-2995. Soccer (BV Youth Soccer Assoc.) PO Box 3034 Buena Vista CO 81211 Board of Directors meet the first Tuesday each month at the BV Community Center Pinon Room. Call 395-6684 or 395-2365.

Sportsmen's Club Meets first Wednesday monthly at 7:30 p.m. at the Sportsmen's Club House at the rodeo grounds. Non-registered Trap Shoots Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Help with Hunter Safety courses, hold Gun Show the last weekend in February, and provide fish for town lake. Rifle shoots the 2nd Sunday each month. Call Harry at 395-8292. Stained Glass Classes Call 395-3576 or drop by Stained Glass Inspirations to sign up for classes. Store is located at 328 Charles St., across from the Chamber of Commerce on South HWY 24.

Thursday Hikers Men’s year ‘round hiking group that meets every Thursday at 8 am (daylight savings time) and 9 am (November to May) at Loback’s Bakery, 326 E. Main St. Contact Frank Steiner 395-4039, Guy Dobbert at 395-6481, or John Dorfmeister 395-8559. Thursday Party Bridge Club Meet at 1:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Community Center. For reservations call 395-2011 or 395-2823.

Tree Board Meets the first Thursday of each month at the community center in the Pinon Room at 6:30 p.m. Call Roy Hungerford (395-6952), Barbara Little (395-2300) or Roy Gertson (395-2680).

Valley Children’s Choir & Theater PO Box 1025 Salida, CO 81201 Call Director Pat Areaux at 395-2827. County-wide performance group for students from second grade through junior high.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Meets the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at Post 1166 in Johnson Village. Phone number 395-2929. VFW Auxiliary 1166 Meets the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Post 1166 in Johnson Village. Call 395-2929.

Writer's Exchange Meeting the third Monday of the month at varied locations from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Call Dan Bishop at 395-6101 or Alene Reeves at 539-6833.

Xi Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi PO Box 867 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Meets the third Monday every month. Christmas Auction, Easter baskets for the needy, help with Bonfils Blood Drive. Contact Judy Packard at 395-6692.

Yoga Class Every Tuesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Contact Jane Kettering at 395-2103 or Diane Clements 395-6803.

Young At Heart Meets the second Wednesday every month at 12:00 p.m. in the Community Center for Potluck and Program. Call Bob 395-8309.

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Al-Anon Meet at noon every Friday at Sunrise Manor. For families and friends of alcoholics. Call 395-3745 or 395-2565. Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Congregational United Church of Christ. Call 395-2544. Alliance Against Domestic Abuse Service hours, Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (through lunch), at the Community Center. Appointments by calling 539-7347 (call forwarded), walk-ins welcome. Arkansas Valley Christian Mission 705 East Main Buena Vista, CO 81211 Hours: Saturday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm Tues, Wed and Fri from 11:00 am-2:00 pm Thurs from 1:30-4:00pm. Call 395-9321. Buena Vista Pregnancy Center Monday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Thursday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at 118 South Gunnison. Call 395-6703. (Not a medical clinic - privately funded). Children’s Task Force Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Congregational United Church of Christ. Call 395-2544. Christian Auto Recyclers - CAR Contact Paul McCollister at 539-5638. Helping with transportation needs. Accepts donated vehicles. Co-Dependent Support Group Meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 123 South Gunnison. Call 395-6458. Free Store, The Helps supplement the grocery needs of seniors with fresh and non-perishable food supplies donated by local businesses and individuals. Some help may be available to others in crisis situations. Call Francee Roe at 395-6623. Located behind Coast to Coast and open Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am. Grief Support Group Meet the third Monday each month at the United Congregational Church of Christ at 7:00 p.m. Call Fred Dare at 395-2544, Barbara Groy at 395-2766 or Arlene Fisher at 395-8770. Lupus & Arthritis Support Group of Chaffee County Open meetings the second Monday monthly at 1:30 p.m. Location varies. Contact Marge Dorfmeister at 395-8559 or Ann Anderson at 395-2997.

Moms In Touch A non-denominational prayer support group for our children and their schools. DPCA & Busy Bees Moms meet at DPCA Library; call Margaret, 395-4021 for time and day. Buena Vista public school moms meet Monday at 8:15 a.m. in the First Baptist Church Library. Call Susan 395-4949. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Meet from 9:15-11:15 a.m. first Wednesday monthly at the First Baptist Church, 28775 South San Juan. Call 395-2242. Native American Prisoners Support Group P.O. Box 1331 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Call Suzanne MacDonald 395-3670. Peer Group For women who have been sexually abused. Meets twice a month at 7:00 p.m. Call 395-8447. PFLAG Confidential resource for families and friends of, as well as for, lesbian and gay person., Meets monthly. All calls are confidential. Call 395-2544 or 836-2685. Pregnancy Center 118 S Gunnison, PO Box 4355 Buena Vista, CO 81211 Irene Mable, Director. Contact Carol Guthrie at 395-6040. For appointments call 395-6703. Open Monday 11:00-1:00 p.m., Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m. Free pregnancy testing and counseling Special Folks Provides community resources, educational and medical information and support groups for families with children or adults with disabilities. Contact Kristen Ahlstedt at 395-2582. TOPS #CO 567 Meets every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Congregational United Church of Christ Call Sharon Pikul at 395-4010. TOPS #383 Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Church of Christ every Tuesday. Call Aggie Moss at 395-8855. Town Firewood Program Providing firewood for those in need. Contact Barbie McCollister at 395-9321. Tues., Wed., and Fri. From 11am to 2pm, Thurs. From 1:30pm to 4pm and Sat. from 10am to 1pm. Located at 705 East Main. Weight Watchers Meets Tuesdays in the Aspen room at the Community Center at 5:15 p.m. Contact Bev Orrill at 395-7141 or Jody Werner (evenings) at 395-2063. WIC Program Buena Vista hours are on Fridays. Call 539-7413 to make an appointment.

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