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Chimney Rock... and Eats, Too |
Ellen Wadley | 4/2/08
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Skis and well-used shovels will soon be replaced by hiking boots and gardening gear. Bears and Chimney Rock Volunteers will emerge from hibernation. The Chimney Rock volunteer is a rare breed indeed—a rather 'super' race of volunteer really—characterized by enhanced thought-provoking capabilities and the power to bring an ancient civilization to life in the spring and keep it brilliantly alive all summer long. Their friendly, giving demeanor makes them easily approachable. But beware, their ways may be bewitching. Continued...
Even before the early signs of Spring, the Chimney Rock volunteer is focused and eagerly anticipating its first annual ritual.
On Saturday, April 5, Chimney Rock Volunteers will host their annual Open House, "Fun, Facts and Food," at the Pagosa Springs Community Center from 10am to 2pm. The Open House is traditionally held at the same time as the Health Fair. So after you get your body checked out at the high school, shoot over...er...drive carefully to the community center to treat your soul and stomach.
Chimney Rock offers comprehensive training to its volunteers, who do everything from administrative work to cabin hosting and leading site tours. New programs and promotions are initiated by volunteers every year. This year's training presents a very special opportunity: All are welcome!
 Chimney Rock Volunteer training is always a multi-faceted, comprehensive collection of fascinating presentations. Being a tour guide is an opportunity to meet and inspire people from all over the world.
If you've moved to the area since last Fall, if you've never been to Chimney Rock and even if you have; enhance your experience this year. Lose yourself into the world of your ancestors.
Volunteering has other benefits as well: Volunteers are trained in CPR, receive stunning new t-shirts and enjoy outings and pot-luck dinners with a large, closely-knit group of friends throughout the calendar year.
Training for 2008 is scheduled for May 2 and 3 at Parish Hall this year. Watch for details in the local media.
Volunteering at Chimney Rock is about the best thing you can do for yourself. It can change your life. Learn about all the opportunities without making a commitment—that's the beauty of it!
The Chimney Rock Intepretive Association (CRIA) is a 501(c) non-profit organization devoted to public education and protection of Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. Through participation in CRIA’s tours and programs and through the public’s generous donations, memberships in CRIA and Friends of Chimney Rock and visitor center purchases; the site’s care, protection and preservation are assured. Donations are an important ingredient in CRIA’s ability to create a future to interpret the past.
Run almost entirely by volunteers from a variety of disciplines, CRIA offers an array of educational programs, including daily walking tours in season. Typical event calendars include monthly full-moon and night-sky programs, summer solstice and fall equinox sunrise programs, a pottery workshop, multiple daily tours and Native American dances and cultural programs.
Watch for local news and further details on Chimney Rock's 2008 Season or visit the CRIA website. For assistance with preseason questions and reservations, call 970-264-2287.
Be sure and take advantage of our Annual Health Fair and then join us at our Open House on April 5...and don't forget...there will be FREE FOOD! |
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