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
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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.
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2004- 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
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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.
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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.
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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 to run 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.
| 2009
- HVCC completely purchases , renovates & furnishes new HVCC building.
- After School Program is launched with second employee.
- Baked Potato Fundraiser brings in $1000.00.
- Mariachi perform to a full auditorium.
- A Record 170+ students participate in Summer Program.
- Community Garden is planted!
- Covered Wagon Days is a big success with 52' obstacle course!
- Office is regularly staffed.
- 60+ Students enrolled in After School Program & Fabulous Fridays.
- Kids learn Folklorico Dancing and perform for community.
- The Back Row makes 3rd DN appearance!
- 3rd Italian Dinner held @ HVCC - it's a huge success!
- Over 100 Students attend Holiday Party.
- Total income of $87,000.00!
- Buell Foundation
- Anschutz
- Sheila Fortune Foundation
- Daniels Fund
- AV Hunter Trust
- TANF Funds
- Livewell
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2010
- Fabulous Fridays and After School Program Registrations up to 70+.
- HVCC Facilities commonly used by other groups & organizations.
- An amazing 320 attend the Fabulous Keir Royale, Magician & Comedian.
- HVCC adds recycling to their services.
- Community Garden is growing!
- Summer Arts & Rec continues to grow with almost 1900 student contacts!
- Covered Wagon Day is Amazing.
- 52' obstacle course
- Dunk Tank
- 24' slide
- Slam Dunk
- Bungee Bull
- Swimming is a HUGE success!
- Semillas de la Tierra & HVCC's 3 Little Pigs perform for a packed auditorium.
- 4th Annual Italian Dinner serves over 150!
- HVCC ends year with $120,000+ in grants!
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2011
- HVCC Completes 9 month grant with the Bright Mountain Foundation.
- Financial overhaul & new accountant
- New Equipment
- Board Trainings
- Recycling Progam is becoming a huge success.
- HVCC partners with the DNHS Science Ambassadors for a great science class.
- Daniels, AV Hunter, Bright Mt. Fdn & Livewell fund spring activities.
- 68 students registered for ASP in first quarter.
- Bowling
- Being Brainwise
- Boxing
- Early Release Swim Party
- Dinner @ Baldo's for showing their HVCC Pride in Irish Green.
- The Back Row Returns!
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