NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
TODAY – Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 62º. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
TONIGHT – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40º. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts up to quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
TOMORROW – Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 56º. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK – Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become widespread, especially tonight and tomorrow. Some small hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Locally heavy rainfall will be likely with the stronger storms which could cause localized flash flooding should they impact burn scars or urban areas.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
1pm Custer County Recycles Board meeting in the basement of the courthouse, 205 S 6th Street, Westcliffe.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
3pm Town of Westcliffe Board of Trustees special meeting at Patterson Hall, 1000 Main Street, Westcliffe
VOLTAREN PAIN CREAM
If you use Voltaren pain creme, containing the active ingredient diclofenac, be aware that it is extremely toxic to dogs and cats. If they lick your skin, or if you pet them after use, they can become sick. As with any medications, take caution around your pets (and children).
WESTCLIFFE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
WCPA seeks submissions for A BABBLE OF VOICES. In conjunction with Arts Hullabaloo, the Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting A BABBLE OF VOICES, a reading of original works by local and regional authors, on Thursday, October 5th at7 pm at the Jones Theater. Writers must be from southern Colorado. For more information email wcpa@jonestheater.com or call 719.783.3004.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
4pm – 7pm The Valley Strong Community Dinner. Join your friends and neighbors at dinner down the middle of Main St. with the majestic Sangre de Cristos as our backdrop.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
9am – 1 pm Catch the last few weeks of the Westcliffe Farmers Market. Next to 3rd Street Gallery, 59000 CO 69, Westcliffe.
9am – 12:30pm Laundry Love every 3rd Friday of the month. Money, detergent, and dryer sheets provided. If you need assistance some see us at Westcliffe Laundry, 615 West Main St, Westcliffe. Sponsored by First Baptist Church.
9am – 1 pm Hands-on fun with “Touch a Truck,” paint the pavilions, and leave your mark in designated spots. With free lunch, interactive local booths, and a special appearance by our young residents, it’s a day of learning, celebration, and community bonding.
7pm Movie at the Jones Theatre presents Barbie. This not what you’re thinking – kitschy, funny, and insightful, Barbie takes on a whole new meaning.
The 3rd annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ is this Saturday and Sunday- This festival attracts Blues enthusiasts from around the state with an outstanding line-up of musicians. Bring chairs or blankets to make yourself comfortable in the park and enjoy fare from vendors featuring locally sourced food and craft beers. Festival takes place at the Westcliffe Outpost Amphitheater located at 116 N 2nd Street. This is the annual and prime fundraiser for the American Legion Westcliffe Post 170, a local volunteer organization that provides physical and financial support to the area’s veterans and veteran widows.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
4pm Custer Bobcats Middle School Football @ Sanford Mustangs.
4pm Custer Bobcats Middle School Volleyball @ Pikes Peak Christian. Here are the directions.
5pm Custer Bobcats High School Volleyball vs. Sargent Farmers, 709 Main Street, Westcliffe.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
4:30pm District Accountability Committee meets in the cafeteria, 345 CR 12, Cotopaxi.
Today on Valley Views our host, Gary Taylor, interviews local artist and musician Melody DeBenedictis on the upcoming EQUUS Film & Arts Fest and the Mustang Summit Westcliffe which takes place September 28th through October 1st.
Valley Views* airs on Tuesday and Thursday at 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.Valley Views* airs on Tuesday and Thursday at 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.
Look no further than KLZR’s Community Resource Page for local information on various organizations within the community. You’ll see the ValleyStrong Community Calendar as well as the Visit Wet Mountain Valley Events Calendar.