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FORT GARLAND —The White Mountain Trading Post free living history museum is having an open house Dec. 17-18 with free hot cocoa, apple cider and cookies. Bring a camera and get some unusual holiday pictures with volunteers who will all be in period costume. Also bring the kids and get a free picture of them with Monty, the pony. Hours until Christmas will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. The trading post gift shop has handmade items from local artisans. MONTE VISTA — Interested birders of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in the 54th Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Christmas Bird Count on Saturday December 17. Please email Lisa Clements at lgclements@yahoo.com or plan to meet at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge office Saturday December 17, at 7:30 a.m. The refuge office is 6.5 miles south of Monte Vista on Highway 15. ALAMOSA — A book signing with “My Incredible Journey” author Col. Gordon H. “Scotty” Scott (USAF Ret.), written with the help of his daughter and “ghost writer,” Pam Soapes of Alamosa, will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 17, at the SLV Brewing Co., 631 Main Street, in Alamosa. Books and information are also available from Soapes at 719-580-6417 or pdsoapes@yahoo.com. DEL NORTE — The Del Norte Police Department along with the Del Norte School District will be holding a free admission into the Del Norte High School basketball game that will be hosting the Centauri Falcons on December 17. For free admission into the game bring a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl between the ages of 2-16. The Del Norte Police Department Officers will also be raffling a new Huffy Bike. Tickets can be purchased at the game. ALAMOSA— San Luis Valley Museum presents artwork from the children of Namibia, Africa and Alamosa School children, grades 1-6. This exhibit begins December 17 and runs through January 6, 2012. Compare the pictures and words of children from an ocean apart. Guess what art work come from which continent and win a prize.Basketball Snowman Card - News
Those with an artistic bend are welcome to participate in the first annual Ice Fest Faux Snowman building and decorating contest to be held in conjunction with the ice carving on Saturday morning. In addition the first annual “Rio Rendezvous” Snowshoe
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A light up snowman would be fun too. Thank you, Santa. Love, Johnathan, age 4 and Cooper, age 1 Dear Santa, For Christmas I want God, a puppy, toys, stuffed animals, a kitty, glitter shoes, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Barbie and a book.
The stolen items are described as a 6-foot tall animated Santa made of hard plastic and a 4-foot tall lighted snowman. Value of the items totaled more than $300. DUI … On Dec. 4 at 2:14 am police observed a vehicle traveling on Philmont Avenue,
Snowman Star Ornament Class - 6 pm Dec. 14 at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia. Bright colors with a top coat of glitter make this snowman sparkle. Any level of painting skill is acceptable in this class for adults taught by