Berthoud Weekly Surveyor December 26, 2013 Page 9COMMUNITYCALENDAR Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com by Monday at noon.

Thursday, Dec. 26

The Town of Berthoud will have Christmas tree recycling available near Greenlawn Cemetary beginning on Dec. 26 and ending on Jan. 24, Trees must be “cleaned up” before being dropped off — all lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, and any other foreign materials must be removed from the trees before recycling. Flocked trees (those decorated with fake snow) cannot be recycled.

Friday, Jan. 3

Fannie Palmer’s holiday lunch instead of a “cold sleigh ride” in January, plan to come to the warm “January holiday lunch” from Fannie Palmer’s Pantry Friday Jan. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McCarty Fickel House Museum, 645 Seventh St., Berthoud, Colo. The house will be decorated in traditional Christmas attire. The holiday lunch consists of soup, salad, dessert, coffee and tea offered at $12 per person. This in-cludes a descriptive narration about the 1916 home and the McCarty Fickel family. Make reservations by noon, Thursday Jan. 2. Call Virginia at 970-344-5160 for reservations/infor-mation.

AnnouncementsAppointments needed for im-

munizations at health department. Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the health department will no longer offer walk-in immunizations in its Fort Collins and Loveland offices. Immunizations will be given by appointment only. To schedule an appointment at the Fort Collins Health Dept., call 970-498-6767. To schedule an appoint-ment at the Loveland Health Dept., call 970-619-4580. People who have health insurance must visit their doc-tor for immunizations. At this time the Health Department can only bill Medicaid, not private insurance. For more information, see www.larimer.org/health.

The Board of County Commis-sioners approved a rate increase for the disposal of rubble materials at the Larimer County Solid Waste Department Landfill.

The new rate for disposal of rub-ble, asphalt, asphalt shingles, tree trunks, concrete, dirt and sludge will be $8.65 per cubic yard, a $2 per cubic yard increase from 2013 rates. The new state surcharge will result in a total cost of $8.95 per cubic yard for disposal of the above listed items. The new rates will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014. The Colorado state sur-charges will also increase two cents per cubic yard for all waste types. For a complete listing of 2013 dis-posal and surcharge rates by vehicle and waste type at the Landfill and Transfer Stations go to: www.larimer.org/solidwaste click on “Disposal,” “Location and Hours,” “Fees,” then “Current Landfill Fees.” Rates for 2014 will be posted by the end of the

year. For further information, contact Stephen Gillette, Solid Waste director at sgillette@larimer.org, 970-498-5762.

Larimer County residents can drop off their Christmas trees for re-cycling at the Larimer County Landfill at 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, free of charge beginning Friday, Dec. 20, through Jan. 21, 2014. Trees must be “cleaned up” before being dropped off — all lights, tinsel, gar-land, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, and any other foreign materials must be removed from the trees before recycling. Flocked trees (those decorated with fake snow) cannot be recycled. Also accepted for recycling all year round are wrapping paper, packaging paper and greeting cards.

Regular hours at the landfill are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note, however, that the landfill, Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW), and Recycling Drop-Off area will close at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. The business office and Garbage Garage will close at noon both days. All operations will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. All Landfill facilities will be open on Friday, Dec. 27 during their normal operating hours.

For more details about what can be recycled in Larimer County, call 498-5760 or visit www.larimer.org/solidwaste. For the latest informa-tion on unscheduled landfill closures (usually due to high winds), call the 24-hour information line at 498-5770.

Boat ramps at Carter Lake Reser-voir County Park and Horsetooth Res-ervoir County Parkhave reopened, following a recent closure due to below freezing temperatures over the past few days.

Ramp operations and Aquatic Nuisance Species inspections at the North Ramp of Carter Lake and the South Bay ramp of Horsetooth Reservoir will resume between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednes-day through Sunday until further notice. Be sure and check the latest information before making the trip to go boating as conditions can change rapidly. The latest information is available at www.larimer.org/natural-resources/boating_inspections.htm

Artists of all ages — grab your paint brushes, pencils, and cameras and help inspire public appreciation of open spaces through your art work. The Larimer County Depart-ment of Natural Resources is seeking professional visual artist applicants for 2014. The selected “Artist of the Year” will have the opportunity to create a piece of visual art inspired by a Larimer County park or open space which they will donate to the county. The Larimer County Natural Resources Department will host a public celebration of the final submit-ted artwork, will display the work for public viewing in a Larimer County building, and will publicize the se-

lected artist whenever appropriately possible. The artist will host one public art-related program in order to increase the public’s appreciation of open spaces through art. For appli-cation and other information, please refer to the following website: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/open-lands/artist.htm. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2014. Please contact Meegan Flenniken at Larimer County Department of Natural Re-sources at 970-619-4562 or mflenni-ken@larimer.org with any questions.

House of Neighborly Service still needs food of all kinds, especial-ly breakfast cereal and peanut but-ter. Urgent need for paper products.

BHS woodworking classes are looking for any unwanted hardwood or softwood boards for student proj-ects. We can also use Corian coun-tertop pieces of various sizes. Please contact Robb Sommerfeld at 970-613-7719 or Robert.sommerfeld@thompsonschools.org.

Do you have a problem with math? Free math-tutoring services are provided every Wednesday from 1:10 - 3 p.m. in room 135 at BHS. This informal service for students of any math subject including AP math subjects is provided by a former math teacher.

You got a problem with chem-istry? There is help. Free tutoring services are provided every Thursday from 6:30 – 8 p.m in room 135. This is an open, informal environment for all AP Chemistry and Chemistry II students. This is a volunteer service provided by a chemist with 20+ years professional experience.

Visit the McCarty-Fickel Home historic house museum at 645 Sev-enth St. in Berthoud. Operated by the Berthoud Historical Society. Tours by appointment. Call 970-532-1916 in advance to arrange a tour.

Scheduled MeetingsAARP meets on the second

Wednesday of each month at the Lions Depot on Third Steet at 5 p.m. for a covered-dish supper. Please bring something to share with every-one. For more information, please contact Curtis Wilson at 532-2638.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Berthoud Lions Club every Monday and Friday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone desiring to quit drinking is welcome. There are no dues or fees. For more information, please call 532-4653.

A Balance and Fall Prevention Class is being held weekly. It’s free. Drop-ins are welcome to attend. Classes are held at the Berthoud Area Community Center every Tues-day from 9 -9:45 a.m. Please call 970-532-2730 for more information.

Berthoud Area Transporta-tion Service (BATS) is available for Berthoud residents on a demand-re-sponse basis. Call 532-3049 to make a reservation or for more informa-tion. Service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Berthoud Fire Protection Dis-trict board meets on the third Tues-day of every month at the Berthoud Area Community Center, 248 Welch Ave. Agendas are available two days prior to the meetings by calling 532-2264. All meetings are open to the public.

Berthoud Library board meets on the first Thursday of every month in the library community room at 7

p.m.Berthoud Lions Club meets on

the first and third Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. They meet at the Lions De-pot at Third and Massachusetts. The depot is available for rent, contact Sam Waldo at 532-2001. For more information about the Lions Club call Bob Talley at 532-2228. The Lions are available to loan out supplies for handicapped or disabled people. Contact Curtis Wilson at 532-2638.

Berthoud Parents As Teachers is a free service for all families living in Berthoud who are expecting a child or with children ages birth to five. It includes personalized visits/par-ent education, group meetings and developmental screenings. Bilingual services available. Contact Rhonda Richer at 970-215-0305 or Rhonda@thefamilycenterfc.org. http://ber-thoudpat.weebly.com.

Berthoud TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Lions Club depot. Call Julie for information at 970-587-6424. TOPS is a non-profit, non-com-mercial weight-loss support group.

Celebrate Recovery — 12-step program for anyone with hurts, hab-its or hang-ups. Wednesdays 5:30 - 9 p.m. at 250 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. Call 532-9886 during office hours. Call for more information 532-9886.

First Presbyterian Church adult bible study, every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Facilitated by Rev. Jerry Groves. Eighth Steet and Massachusetts Ave-nue. Everyone welcome.

Friends of the Library board meets in the library community room at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meets monthly on the second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Town of Berthoud offices board room. For information call 970-581-4603.

Job’s Daughters Bethel #37 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Long-mont Masonic Building, 312 Main St. The organization is open to girls between the ages of 10 and 20 who are interested in self-improvement and service to community. For details contact Megan Fritts 970-213-9050. All girls are welcome.

Justin Bauer Memorial Post #67 of the American Legion meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Berthoud Area Community Cen-ter, 7 p.m. Contact Paul Talafuse for more information, 532-4498.

Larimer County Commission-er Tom Donnelly is in Berthoud the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Lighthouse Cafe at 8:30 a.m.

The Larimer County Republi-can office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up to volunteer and help with voter registration, set up and staff booths at events, walk in the parades, make phone calls, assist in your precinct and many other activities. 4020 S. College Ave., Unit 11 in Fort Collins. 970-224-2577 or www.larimerGOP.org.

Larimer County Open Lands — All meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of November and De-cember at 500 E. Third St. in Love-land. Meeting time is from 5 – 8 p.m. Please call 679-4534 if you need more information.

Larimer County Planning Com-mission meets on the third Wednes-

day of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room, 200 W. Oak St., first floor, Fort Collins. www.larimer.org/bcc/meetings

Little Thompson Water District Board of Directors meeting dates and agendas are posted on their website at www.ltwd.org. The district office is at 835 E. Highway 56, Berthoud.

Longs Peak Networking meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the goal of assisting with your job search or overall career development. lpnet.org. Life Bridge Church, west on Highway 66 from the intersection of Highway 287 (Main St.), Longmont. Main entrance on west side.

Loveland Classical Schools will hold informational meetings on Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10. All meetings are from 7-9 p.m. at Loveland Classi-cal School, 3835 14th St. Southwest in Loveland.

Moms in Touch is currently meeting to pray for our school-aged students, teachers, staff and schools each Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. We would love to have you join us at Grace Place (upstairs). Any questions, contact Kim Land at 532-9886.

MOPS group is meeting at Ber-thoud Family Church located at 39820 Nations Way, just west of town on 56 to the curve, then it is to the east of the Carter Lake turn-off on County Road 23. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at town hall.

Reminisce meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 11 a.m. in the Berthoud Area Community Center.

Seniors and Law Enforcement To-gether (SALT) meets the third Thurs-day of each month at 10 a.m. in the Berthoud Area Community Center.

Tree Advisory Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at town hall at 6 p.m.

Wisdom Seekers will be meeting every Thursday, 9-11 a.m. at Grace Place in Berthoud, beginning Aug. 29 through March 2014. To register, or for more information, please contact Jill at 970-532-4936 or jtbieri@hot-mail.com or Donna at 303-775-4006 or rose55@aol.com.

PT custodial work wanted. 12 yrs exp. at elem. school. 412-0642 or 214-4316Exp. piano teacher, have openings for students. 214-4316

SERVICES

January events at the Berthoud Community Library

Take a fresh look: a self-image booster for tweens and teens When: Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. We will cover topics like, why are models so thin you can practically fold them in half and mail them in an en-velope? And how come the media tells us we need to buy things in order to be “in” or “cool?” Community experts will promote healthy alternatives to combat damaging or unhealthy habits by sharing some personal stories and tips about eating, skin care, and exercise, and teach techniques for relaxation and sustaining your mental focus.STEM Saturdays: Edible planets When: Jan. 18 at 1 p.m.Compare and contrast Earth and Mars. Make an edible model of each planet to help illustrate the geograph-ic similarities and differences. Eat your planet or take it home after the program.

Experienced Nail Tech needed for busy salon. Need to be self-motivat-ed, team player, & want to build a clientele. Call 970-532-1066 to set up an interview.

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Send to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com or call 970.532.2252.

Red Haworth farm for sale by owner. 35-75 acres. 970-532-2379

Berthoud 4-bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2-car garage, A/C, built 2012. Pets nego-tiable $1,650/mo. 303-506-3674.

Little Thompson Water District is seeking a qualified applicant for a meter reader. This position requires a high school diploma and two years employment in field or office work, which involved public contact. A complete job description and district job application are available at www.ltwd.org or at the district office. To apply for this position, please submit your resume, current driving record, and district application by e-mail to: littlethompsonwater@gmail.com, or by mail to: 835 E. Highway 56, Ber-thoud, CO 80513. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 17, 2014.

“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” auditions

The Loveland Choral Society will hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.mm and Sunday, Jan. 12, from 1-4 p.m. at Mountain View Fellowship Hall, 2500 N. Gar-field Ave. in Loveland for “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” Interested performers high school age and older should prepare 32 measures of any style love song. An accompanist will be provided. Accompaniment tracks may be used. No a cappella audi-

tions will be permitted. A choreog-rapher will also be present to audi-tion dancers. Male performers are especially encouraged to try-out. A cast of approximately 40 singers and dancers of all ages will be chosen. The original musical-comedy revue features big band and jazz standards, pop favorites, classic rock n’ roll, today’s hits, songs from Broadway and the movies. The show will run April 25-May 4, at the Rialto Theater Center. To schedule an audition and for further information go to http://crazylittlelove.clickbook.net or con-tact Aviva Pflock at Aviva@skybeam.com 970-310-3502.