2000

• Three concerned friends from South Fork and Del Norte meet to discuss issues regarding youth.
• They begin visiting community centers in the state.
• Community meetings are held to launch ideas of a community center

2001

• Their idea was presented to Community leaders.
• $4,000.00 from Commissioners.
• $1,000.00 from Del Norte
• $1,000.00 from South Fork

2002

• William J. Fauri and James Gustafon, architects, HF/CGA Architects, L.L.C., 801 Main Street Suite 300, Louisville, CO 80024 were chosen for the Planned Center.
• Consolidated #7 School Board unanimously voted to donate 3.5 acres of the school campus for the Center
• HVCC officially becomes a non-profit organization with the Federal Government
• A public hearing his held with the County Commissioners to discuss a Special District.
• Request is denied

2003

• 150 people attend a Taco Supper and Magic Show- demonstrating solid local support for the HVCC.
• First Bingo Night, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, raises $800.00
• Second Annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk has a good turnout.

• Direct mail solicitation is sent to all registered voters and property owners in Con #7 and raises $1,460.00.
• HVCC collaborates with Del Norte Youth Activities Foundation and the Del Norte Town Board to survey residents about recreation needs. The response showed the main need to be a SkateBoard Park. The second need is a Community/Recreation Center.
• HVCC decides to being providing programming.
• Through a $5,000.00 donation from the Bacon Family Foundation, $3,000.00 from the Kenneth King Foundation and $1,500.00 from the Daniels Fund, HVCC holds its first HVCC Summer 2004 Arts and Rec. Program.
• 75 children participate
• Another great turnout for the Annual 5K race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
• Bingo Knight at the Knights of Columbus raises $950.00
• HVCC adopts SkateBoard Park Project
• Meets with Town Board
• Applies for Tony Hawk grant and GOCO funding.

2005

• First Spring Newsletter reaches registered voters in Con #7 and raises $1,495.00.
• A generous, $6,000.00, grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation allows us to being the HVCC Parents and Tots weekly 2 hour program under the administration of capable Becky Hand.
• With a $5,000.00 grant from the Anschutz Family Foundation, HVCC moves forward with fundraising and planning for a Community Center.
• $46,000.00 GOCO Grant is awarded to HVCC for SkateBoard Park

2006

• Another Bingo Night raises $1,100.00.
• $6,000.00 is raised locally for the Summer 2006 Arts and Rec. Program.
• Cement pad for SkateBoard Park is laid through the assistance of SLV Quality Concrete and Mathias Concrete.
• Community Build Day brings out children, youth, and adults to build the park and it is COMPLETE!
• 2006 Summer Arts & Rec. Program takes place with community funding.
• 100 Students attend.
• Colorado Council on Arts grants $4,000.00 for Arts all Around Program.
• Workshops in jewelry-making, woodworking, drawing, painting, quilt-making, wreath-making and fly tying are held throughout the 2006/2007 Academic Year.
• HVCC is awarded a $5,000.00 grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation to expand the Arts all Around Program to include a Performance Arts Series.
• Joe Hayes - the Storyteller, The Back Row - all male A Cappella Group, Razzamataz Puppetry and Estampa Espanola - a flamenco dance troupe all perform in Del Norte.
• Anschutz Family Foundation awards another $5,000.00 to HVCC for operating expenses.

2007

• HVCC raises more money locally for the 2007 Summer Arts & Rec. Program.
• 101 Students participate during June/July.
• DN Chamber of Commerce awards HVCC the Outstanding Organization of the Year award.
• Target awards $5,000.00 for continuing the Performance Arts Series.
• 2007 Fall Fabulous Fridays Program is launched with grants from the Buell Foundation -$7,500.00, the Daniel's Fund - $8,000.00 and the Bacon Family Foundation - $7,500.00
• HVCC hires an employee.
• Drawing - First workshop in the next Arts all Around Series starts.
• $3,000 Home Depot’s CommUnity Serve Grant
• $2,500 Quick Foundation
• $1,500 El Pomar Foundation
• $1,000 Del Norte Fire Protection District
• $2,500 John G. Duncan Charitable Trust
• Italian Fundraiser Dinner raises over $1300.00 locally!
• HVCC Board Members began presenting to as many facets of the community as possible in hopes of educating the community about the benefits and future of High Valley.

2008

• HVCC raises $1300.00 during a Sunday Bingo at the Knights of Columbus.
• The Fabulous Fridays and Arts all Around Performances run through May and have excellent participation and overall effectiveness.
• HVCC holds 4 performances in the Performance Arts Series.  
• February was The Back Row
• March was David Taylor Dance Theatre and Jim Weiss Storyteller
• April was The Denver Brass Quintet
• 100+ Students participate in the Summer Arts and Rec. Program.  Offering a total of 29 different classes!
• HVCC continues to bring in grant money tor un their programs.
• Temple Hoyne Buell awards HVCC $7500.00.
• Shelia Fortune Foundation awards HVCC $2500.00
• Anschutz awards HVCC $5,000.00.
• HVCC begins a capital campaign to raise monies to purchase a building to hold their classes and call home.
• HVCC raises over $10,000.00 locally.  
• El Pomar grants $3,000.00.
• Adolph Coors Foundations grants HVCC $14,000.00
• HVCC and former Noah's Ark agree to a deal and HVCC becomes the official owner of 1210 Grande Ave.
• HVCC successfully holds first Fabulous Fridays and Arts all Around series in their *new* home.