Timeline

2000

• Three concerned friends from South Fork meet to discuss issues regarding youth.

• They begin visiting community centers in the state.

• Community meetings are held to launch idea of a community center. ​​​​​​​​​
 

2001
• HVCC presents idea to build center to Community leaders.
• $4,000 from R.G.C. Commissioners.
• $1,000 from Del Norte.
• $1,000 from South Fork.
2002
• 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 is 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 HVCC.
• First Bingo Night, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, raises $800.
• Second Annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk has a good turnout.
2004
• Direct mail solicitation is sent to all registered voters and property owners in Con #7 and raises $1,460.
• 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 begin programming.
• Through a $5,000 grant from the Bacon Family Foundation, $3,000 from the Kenneth King
Foundation and $1,500 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.
• HVCC adopts SkateBoard Park Project.
• Meets with Town Board.
• Applies for Tony Hawk grant and GOCO funds.
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2005
• First Spring Newsletter reaches registered voters in Con #7 and raises $1,495.
• A generous, $6,000, grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation allows HVCC to begin the
HVCC Parents and Tots weekly 2 hour program under the administration of capable Becky
Hand.
• With a $5,000 grant from the Anschutz Family Foundation, HVCC moves forward with
fundraising and planning for a Community Center.
• $46,000 GOCO Grant is awarded to HVCC for SkateBoard Park.
2006
• Another Bingo Night raises $1,100.
• $6,000 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 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 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 $5,000 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 HVCC $5,000 for continuing the Performance Arts Series.
• 2007 Fall Fabulous Fridays Program is launched with grants from the Buell Foundation -$7,500,
the Daniel's Fund - $8,000 and the Bacon Family Foundation - $7,500
• HVCC hires its first 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.
• Collaboration with Rio Grande Prevention Partners is reestablished.
• Italian Fundraiser Dinner raises over $1300 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 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: The Back Row, David Taylor
Dance Theatre, Jim Weiss Storyteller, and the Denver Brass Quintent.
• 100+ Students participate in a total of 29 new classes during the Summer Arts and Rec
Program.
• Temple Hoyne Buell awards HVCC $7500.
• Shelia Fortune Foundation awards HVCC $2500
• Anschutz awards HVCC $5,000.
• HVCC begins a capital campaign to raise monies to purchase a building to hold their classes
and call home.
• HVCC raises over $10,000 locally.
• El Pomar grants $3,000.
• Adolph Coors Foundations grants HVCC $14,000.
• HVCC and former Noah's Ark agree 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.
• 2nd Italian Fundraiser Dinner raises $1200
2009
• Renovations begin to personalize the new building.
• After -School Program is launched under administration of new employee.
• Department of Social Services awards approximately $14,078 in TANF funds to furnish newly
renovated building with computers and programming & office furniture.
• Grants in the amounts of $17,500 are awarded for programming.
• Community Garden is created with $3,000 LiveWell grant.
• Semillas de la Tierra comes to Del Norte as part of Free Performance Arts Series.
• High Valley begins to hold regular open hours.
• Potato Bake and Mariachi Performance bring in $625.
• Open House is held raising money and awareness for the center.
• Summer program is held with $20,000 in TANF funds. Record 172 students register for 9 week
program.
• HVCC sponsors inflatable obstacle course at Covered Wagon Days and holds 8th annual 5K
Race raising a total of $1193.
• All new Fabulous Friday program is held – highlight is a live gator from Colorado Gators comes
to visit HVCC and Folklorico Dancing.
• The Back Row returns and performs for a packed house.
• Folklorico Dancers put on a stunning performance of all that they learned.
• 3rd Annual Italian Dinner is held on site – a great turnout and $1100 is raised.
• HVCC holds After School Christmas Party and 101 have a great afternoon.
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2010
• After School Program is launched for 3rd semester.
• Magician Keir Royale comes and performs for over 300!
• Tea Time and Teen Night are added to the program roster.
• Storyteller David Taylor performs following the HVCC rendition of the 3 Little Pigs.
• Department of Social Services continues to fund non-school hour programming, including the
summer program, through TANF funds amounting to $61,000.
• HVCC partners with Recycle-Creede to start a recycling program.
• Summer Program is launched and is the biggest program to date.
• Bright Mountain Foundation awards HVCC first Federal Grant for $12,000.
• Open House is held for second year.
• HVCC partners with Covered Wagon Days to offer food and 5 inflatables at Covered Wagon
Days. HVCC also sponsors Free Family Games .
• Board and Staff undergo extensive training for grant purposes, growth and sustainability.
• 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!
2011
• HVCC Completes 9 month grant with the Bright Mountain Foundation.
• Financial overhaul & new accountant
• New Equipment
• Board Trainings
• Recycling Program 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 After-School Program 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!
• HVCC has 1898 contact numbers with the Summer Arts & Rec participants.
• Suzanne Gosar helps grow an amazing garden and does beautiful landscaping.
• New ground Cover by Rio Grande County.
• O’Rourke Excavating donates materials for leveling playground.
• HVCC is present at the Rural Philanthropy Days held in Saguache.
• Ice Rink is purchased and installed.
• Over 2200 students attend the Fall 2011 ASP & FF.
• HVCC Jazz Ballet class opens for Mysto the Magi.
• 50 After-School & Fabulous Fridays students are transported to the Dollar Store and Calvillo’s
Restaurant for the end of the year party.
• End the year with over $130,000 in grants and donations.
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2012
• 35+students participate in bowling and gymnastics each Friday.
• HVCC holds a very successful spring carnival at the Ruth Marie – hundreds attend.
• The Traveling Performers come to Del Norte and max out the DNHS auditorium.
• Fabulous Friday Gymnasts are an amazing opening act.
• Spring Fabulous Fridays series includes a visit from the Alligator Farm, game days with Monte
Vista Kids Club, Creede Mining Museum, and Sand Dunes Swimming Pool Field trips.
• After-school program ends the 2011-2012 academic year with 4,422 contacts – a 50% increase
over 2010-2011.
• Over 200 students attend the 8th Summer Arts & Rec Program.
• Creede Theatre comes to DNHS for another great performance. The After-School Program
students learned a lot about geography in preparation for the Adventures in Geography.
• Swimming lessons and Cooking Matters are popular and well attended on Fridays.
• The After-School Program sees record numbers and students are learning a lot and having a
great time.

• HVCC raises $9,000 locally and $130,000 in grants.