Kittredge Civic Association

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We have a new sign in Kittredge on Hwy. 74, just west of
Tom's Auto, on the westbound lane side.

"WELCOME TO KITTREDGE, THE HEART OF BEAR
CREEK CANYON." This has been the same slogan and
mountain/ heart logo for over 50 years in newsprint.
This was another joint project by the great people of this
small town to give a sense of community pride.
Kate Mondragon, of the Kittredge Civic Association,
thought it was time for Kittredge to have its own special artistic
road sign,and started working on it over a year ago. Then the Kirk family
volunteered to largely donate the funds for the sign as a memorial
for Clyde Kirk, who passed away in March, 2009.
The Kirk family has lived in Kittredge for more
than 50 years. Clyde's widow, Jessie Kirk, was the Kittredge
Postmaster for many years. Susan Kirk Tsoupakis, daughter,
and Dave Kirk, son, have fond memories of their lives growing up
in Kittredge in their family home. They symbolize that special
HEART of Bear Creek Canyon!

The sign artwork/ installation was done by Chris and Sue Krieg
at Evergreen Signs.

We're the Avante Gardeners and We're Here to Recruit YOU!

Have you noticed the activity at the community garden site here at the KCA building? There's a revolution going on!

A group of Kittredgians (and one Idledalian) are coming together to put the KCA community garden space to good use.

It's simple, really. We're going to plant up the garden and give the food away to anyone who pitches in (by donating time or $$$) and to anyone in the community who needs help in these tough times or who just wants access to healthy, organic veggies.

Interested in getting involved and making a difference right here in Kittredge? Stay tuned. We'll be having meetings during the cold dark months of winter to plan for the explosion that's going to happen next spring. Call Kay to get on her email list: 303 670 3741.

April 22 2011

Hey AG'ers,

Earlier this month at the last work day, we had a record turn out with 23 people. There were families with kids (of all ages), individuals, couples, groups, newbies and experienced green thumbs all working together to get the garden in shape for planting next month. I am grateful for each and every one of you for your enthusiasm and hard work.

The next work day is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th at 11am. We still have quite a few chores to work on, especially on the new bed going in across the parking lot. We need to put up a fences (both wire and deer), build a gate, build raised beds and fill them. It would be great if we could get all that done that day, but if anyone would like to work on some of this before the 14th, please let me know. I'll make sure all the materials are there.

Also....there will be seedlings for sale that day at the garden. A few members have been planting, watering, and tending some great stuff including heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, mini red bell peppers, eggplant, and several herbs. If YOU'VE been growing stuff to sell please bring it to the garden that day. If YOU'VE been planning on buying seedlings for your plot, please check us out. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the garden to help pay for supplies (lumber, soil, etc.). Prices are $3.00 for one, 2 for $5.00. There are also 3 worm bins for sale, $20 each.

Don't forget, you can go to the garden and work anytime you like. Call me for the lock box combination, and don't forget to lock back up and replace the key when you leave.

Happy spring, everyone. See you on the 14th.

This is going to be a fabulous season!

--Kay Hall
303 670 3741

New Town Square forum - KCA now has a new forum, with greatly expanded features. Users must register by choosing a screen name and password, then they are allowed to post messages.

Among the many new features are:

Users can upload photos and documents, and other files to share with other forum users.
You can go back and edit your own messages.
You can preview your message before posting it.
Private messaging between users.
You can have an email sent to let you know that someone has posted a message in a thread you are interested in.
Individual user profiles, including your own avatar.
Formatting (colors, fonts) of your message, adding links within your message, and smilies!
Event Calendar

Across the top navigation bar, there is an FAQ which should answer many questions of how to use the new forum.

Note that due to spammers signing up, we have had to restrict NEW REGISTRATIONS. Email the webmaster at the link below, we will allow you to register, then close it back up again. This only affects NEW REGISTRATIONS. If you are already registered, you have no restrictions. Thank you for your understanding.

Kittredge Civic Association

PO Box 185

Kittredge, CO 80457

webmaster@kittredgecivic.org