PARADOX – A group of Paradox Valley growers are putting on the Paradox Valley Farm Fest this Saturday, August 22, from 2 p.m. to sunset at the Paradox Valley Schoolyard. The event is billed as “Celebrating the bounty of our land and labors, our agriculture and creativity.”

There will be local food, homegrown music, arts and crafts, and, of course, Western Slope-grown produce. “Come hungry, buy or trade happily, support locally,” state event organizers. Admission is free.Dress appropriately for hot, sunny weather, bring sunscreen, and bring blankets and chairs.

Paradox Valley School is located off State Route 90 (take 5.75 Road, look for the red Community Church, then follow the signs). Supporters include DeMille Family Paradox Valley Farm CSA, www.miniag.com, www.flordemayoarts.com, and the event’s musicians. For more information call 970/859-7228.

Pioneer Day Parade Planning Session

The Norwood Chamber of Commerce is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26 to plan the Pioneer Day Parade and related events. The work session will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Norwood Christian Church downstairs meeting room.

“We are soliciting volunteers to assist with the upcoming Pioneer Day Event,” says Chamber president Terry Esch. “This is one of the community’s biggest annual events, and we are inviting everyone interested in assisting with Pioneer Day to attend the planning session next week. It takes a lot of effort to put all the pieces together, so the more hands and ideas the better.”

Pioneer Day is TK and includes a parade on Grand Ave., the crowning of a Pioneer Day king and queen, a traditional community meal, and old-fashioned family games..

In other news, the August chamber meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will take place in mid September. For more information, visit www.norwoodcolorado.com or email Esch at terence@sgeproperties.com.

Step-By-Step After School Program Offered

The Norwood Southern Baptist Church is offering an after-school children’s program, Step-By-Step, through Nov. 10. A second session is scheduled for Jan. 5-March 23. Both sessions will culminate in a children’s theatrical production.

Participants take part in music, plays, Bible lessons, games, and arts and crafts. Specific projects may include putting together military boxes for community members deployed overseas; fundraising for Thanksgiving meals; and a penny drive for Missions. Kids will also enjoy a Christmas caroling party, a beach party in January, and Valentine’s day acticities.

For more information and to sign up, contact Sheri King at 327-0191.

Scouting Fly Day, Aug. 29

Anyone interested in joining Scouting or Young Eagles is invited to attend a Scouting Fly Day at the Nucla Airport on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m. Parents are welcome to join their children on a flight above Nucla and Norwood.

Although kids do not have to be Scouts to participate, they are urged to consider signing up for one of three Scouting programs: Cub Scouts (ages 7-10); Boy Scouts (ages 11-18); or Venturing (ages 14-20). Applications will be available at Fly Day. Information on the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program will also be available. For more information contact Ken Lawrence at 327-0201.

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