Bring the whole family for games, free demonstrations, live music, a carnival, parades, a dance, rodeos, a demolition derby, local vendors, live music, magic shows, a duck race, RC car testing, fireworks, great food, free entertainment and the list goes on. That’s Manassa Pioneer Days 2022. All the fun happens July 13 to 16 this year in the wonderful town of Manassa, Colorado…Not Just Another Dot On The Map!
What do yurts, red & green chili, local vendors, the SLV Foods Coalition, live music, a master chef, potato sheds, 3-D printed adobe houses and an old drive-in theater all have in common? The Dish SLV is a community group in the San Luis Valley based in Center Colorado creating connection through food events. The Dish SLV is hosting a free valley preview at the Frontier Drive-Inn Theater, rescheduled for July 9th, 2022. There will be food, games, activities, a red & green chili dish cook off with prizes, live music, local vendors, a movie and so much more.
The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for September 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Director and Co-Owner of SLVoices, Adam Lock. Then we have the September 2020 Chamber Business of the Month, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, with Chief Operations Officer Mike Flagg. Wrapping up this podcast is the September featured business, The Soup & Sandwich Company, with owner Steven Valdez. Please listen as Adam, Mike and Steven discuss their unique roles, the services they offer, current business challenges, supporting your local chamber/community, debunking preconceived notions, where they see Monte Vista in the future and a lot more.
The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for June 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Jerry Apker, retiring Chamber Manager for the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce. Following that is the June Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Quincys Steak and Spirits, featuring Owner/Manager Gina Bolsenga. And we wrap up this podcast are father & son team Chris & Ryan Martin of Net Zero Rocky Mountain. Please listen as Jerry, Gina, Chris & Ryan discuss their past, what they do now, the services they offer, why it’s important to support your local chamber and more.
On August 6th we, the people of Monte Vista and beyond, will come together to celebrate National Night Out!! We invite you to join us at Chapman Park from 5pm-8pm. Come out to meet your neighbors, local law enforcement, emergency responders and more. Free food & games, something for all ages. Learn how to promote a safe place to work, play and live in our wonderful town. Monte Vista Police Chief John Rosecrans tells the who, what, why and the story behind National Night Out. We’ll see you there!