August 18th THE SIGNATURE

Exciting Events Coming Up

As we look towards the end of the 2011 season, I am excited to announce two important events worth marking on your calendar. This Saturday, the 20^th, the museum will host a dedication ceremony. Claudia Capps, an icon of La Veta, will be remembered as we gather at 9am for a ceremony in her honor. The event will take place at Ritter Schoolhouse, on the plaza grounds. Eugene Vories, cousin of Claudia (and sure evidence that Claudia must have been a spitfire, too), will be sharing a few words, and then we will celebrate with coffee and some Ryus Avenue Bakery goodies. All attendees are welcome into the museum for a free tour. Please make an effort to make it; a community that honors legacies is a healthy one. 

Then, on Saturday, September 3^rd, the museum will be hosting a Nonprofit Giving Forum, open to the public. This is a great time for anyone who volunteers for, gives to, or has an interest in the nonprofit community to brush up on information, while networking with other community-minded individuals. While there will be some museum-specific information (how the town interacts with the nonprofits connected to the Fort, etc.), I want to stress that this event will provide a broad base of information and will benefit anyone who attends. Special guest David Dye, Chief Operating Officer of Colorado Uplift, will be joining us. The event is from 3-5pm.

Hope you’re enjoying those last moments of summer, and that the museum will be part of it one way or another! As always, you are appreciated as a community member and I hope to see you soon.