Archive for Monday, May 25, 2009

Steamboat Springs Cub Scout Winston Vaughan holds flags while fellow scouts, from right, Ian Caragol, Matthew Espinosa and Christian Poirot place flags in front of headstones of veterans at the Steamboat Springs Cemetery.

Photo by Matt Stensland

Steamboat Springs Cub Scout Winston Vaughan holds flags while fellow scouts, from right, Ian Caragol, Matthew Espinosa and Christian Poirot place flags in front of headstones of veterans at the Steamboat Springs Cemetery.

Memorial Day events

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Steamboat Springs Cub Scout Winston Vaughan carries a bundle of flags Tuesday at the Steamboat Springs Cemetery. He joined dozens of other local scouts and veterans in placing flags in front of the graves of veterans.

Over the Hill Gang's Memorial Day Picnic

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Stagecoach State Park's Arrowhead Group Picnic Area

Cost: A state park Aspen Leaf Pass, for $6, allows hiking, biking, boating, fishing, riding and swimming.

Lunch: A potluck lunch starts at noon. Take your own beverages, a dish to share and chairs.

For more: Call Frank Dolman at 870-8793 for details.

4th annual Paddling Life Pro Invitational

When, where: Race down Fish Creek starts at 10 a.m. This year parking will only be allowed on Steamboat Boulevard. The action shifts to Charlie's Hole in downtown Steamboat at 1 p.m.

Memorial Day Service, conducted by the veterans of American Legion Post No. 189 in Yampa

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Yampa Cemetery

Call: Ed at 638-4465

Memorial Day Service, conducted by the veterans of VFW Post No. 4264 and American Legion Post No. 44

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Steamboat Springs Cemetery

Call: Jim Stanko at 879-3936

More information: The service starts at 11 a.m., and the driveway up to the cemetery shuts down at about 10:55 a.m., said event organizer Jim Stanko. Three buses up to the service will leave from the Stock Bridge Transit Center from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Memorial Day Service, conducted by the veterans of American Legion Post No. 89 in Hayden

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Hayden Cemetery

Call: Bob at 276-3846

More information: After the service, the American Legion hosts a community potluck with hamburgers provided.

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