SEASONS Consider local options and make local a habit

By Kim Mitchell Redstone Review

LYONS – Somewhere right now in Lyons someone in our community is doing something good for the benefit of all of us. Simply put, we’re all on the same team, working in tandem to create the best for Lyons.

Trusting that our friends and neighbors have good intentions, and the simple act of assuming positive intent, creates a snowball effect of positive vibes permeating throughout our small town. As a community we have a wide diversity of talents, skills, expertise, and opportunities to share with each other. Whether it’s joining the local knitting circle to get help on a project, taking a class at the library, creating art for the quarterly art shows, or volunteering time with a local organization, you don’t need to search very far to make a difference.

How to make local a habit? Consider a local option before looking elsewhere. This could be any simple thing; needing a massage, new tires for your car, a tune up for your bike, or a funky creation to hang in your home. Perhaps you want to learn to play an instrument or join a local band. It’s likely right here for you in Lyons.

Continued support of our local service business, retailers and restaurants helps to benefit our entire community. Graduation is coming up quickly and teacher appreciation gifts or gift cards can be found right here in Lyons. Our local services and shops have something for each of us. Plus, they would love to see you.

As we switch gears into summer and spend more time

LEAF searches for new headquarters

By Lory Barton Redstone Review

LYONS – LEAF had entered into an agreement to purchase the building at 440 Main Street in Lyons. After pursuing the brown shed that the Town of Lyons had offered for LEAF’s use, the opportunity to own a facility, and a larger one, was appealing to LEAF’s leadership. As we explained when we entered into contract, the due diligence process is a long and detailed one, and the purchase would not be final until all due diligence issues had been addressed. Unfortunately, we were unable to successfully navigate the due diligence process and the contract to purchase 440 Main was terminated. We remain in close partnership with the town of Lyons, and are grateful for staff's and leadership’s efforts to support LEAF’s acquisition of a new headquarters. We look forward to a long and continued friendship with the town as we look to the future together.

Lory Barton is the executive director of LEAF.

outdoors, the Lyons Community Foundation and the Town are hosting the Third Annual Artisan Market at Bohn Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday, June 4. Local artisans will have their fabulous creations on hand. We have 30 small vendors, many of whom live here in Lyons.

Rockies makes a stop in Bohn Park. This is a 1,400 rider cycling event covering six days of cycling in Colorado. This rest stop will have plenty of music and energy as the riders gear up for the final stretch from Lyons to Ft. Collins. If you are able to volunteer and join the festivities, please visit lyonscolorado.com/rtrvolunteer to sign up.

Their talented work will be on display and for sale to our community. Whether it’s made of wood, ceramics or upcycled fibers you’ll find them here. We hope you will come out and enjoy local music by the Blue Canyon Boys and the delicious creations by local chefs. Come on over, join in the fun and continue to make local a habit.

Nearly two weeks later on Friday, June 16, Ride the

Summer heats up on Wednesday, June 21, kicking off the summer solstice, with Joe Kuckla and Irons in the Fire for the first concert of the Sandstone Summer Concert series. Mark your calendars for Wednesday nights, meet old friends and new neighbors and share in the celebration of summer and live music in the park. The Sandstone Summer Concert Series is the culmination of the best of Lyons; talented local artists, funding from the Lyons Community Foundation, great music, positive vibes, and community celebration. Our small, but mighty community continues to work for the benefit of all of us. Our small, independently owned businesses are the meeting places for bringing the community together, sharing news and stories and fostering that positive vibe. Many of them have fun gathering events on their summer calendars too. Make local a habit is a consistently great way to support our artists, businesses and non-profits year-round.

Kim Mitchell is the Community Relations and Communications Director for the Town of Lyons, and has called Lyons home since 2009.

Lyons Lions and LEO Lions Service Clubs

A Call for New Active Members!!!

Interested in serving your community?

Our great little town has a number of organizations that can help you do this, and each one is making a difference! The oldest and longest running organization is our Lyons Lions Club, chartered in 1946. The Lyons Lions Club is currently recruiting new members… come “join the club”!

Local Lions success stories:

✓ Eye glasses recycle program, needs-based exams and new glasses

✓ Highway 7 roadside trash pickup twice per year

LEO

Our LEO Club was originally established to allow teens 18 and under to help with the aftermath of the 2 013 flood. The LEO Club must have the support of our local Lions Club in order to exist and operate.

THE COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!

Become a member of the Lions Club to ensure that our young people have support, build lasting friendships, and help bring new ideas and energy to this vital organization and our community.

✓ High school scholarships and Outstanding Athletes recognition

✓ Lifesaving water safety lessons for elementary students

✓ Replacement of Lyons street trees and volunteer plantings

✓ Establishment and sponsorship of 9News Health Fairs

✓ Sponsorship of the LEO Lions Club and support for their community youth service projects

✓ Annual Fundraiser: a fun golf tournament now in its 29th year

Register your team at lyonslionsclub.com!

The Lions and LEO Clubs’ goal is to preserve and foster our Service in Action capability for the Lyons Area.

Contact us today to learn how, together, we can continue to make a difference!

Jerry Tabor, President— gtabor6710@gmail.com

Scott Leiding, Secretary— scottleiding929@gmail.com

Abby Wynja, LEO Club Mentor— Abby@fitismed.com

Sage Wynja, LEO Club President— Wynja.sage06@svvsd.org