News Nuggets, 03/07

Art from the Heart set for March 10
CREEDE— The Creede Arts Council invites all to Art From The Heart – A Collectors’ Exhibit on March 10. Join in on Sunday at Arp’s Restaurant from 4 to 6 p.m. Share art or listen as other community members tell stories about pieces from their collection; you do not need to share to attend. Free to the public and babysitting is available. Visit creedeartscouncil.com for more information.

URGED meeting March 12
MONTE VISTA— The Upper Rio Grande Economic Development monthly breakfast meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12 at 7 a.m. at Mountain View Restaurant in Monte Vista. The program will be by Cleave Simpson, general manager of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, who will review and continue discussions from the recent State of the Basin Symposium, including exportation attempt.

Save the date for May blood drive
SOUTH FORK— The next Valley blood drive will be May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Fork Community Building. This drive is Valley-wide so anybody is welcome. Sign up at www.bloodhero.com, sponsor code southfork or contact Karen Miller at 719-873-5466 or [email protected].