We meet on the first and third Monday’s of each month. We gather at 6:00PM, downstairs in the Carnegie Public Library, 120 Jefferson Street. Our meetings are open to the public and you’re welcome to attend. We’d love to see you there.
SoCo Suds & Sounds, featuring the Poor Boy Car Show took place on Saturday, August 17th. We teamed up with Valley Veterans ReCreation this year, to hand off the event to them next year. Thanks to everyone who attended, it was a banner year for this event.
The OptiMystics Citizens Action Network organized to support groups, individuals, and businesses to foster economic development through social and cultural events and other activities. We endeavor to assist in the revitalization of the Monte Vista business district in order to create vibrant public spaces, resulting in an improved local economy, a thriving and sustainable quality of life, and a diverse and positive regional and community image.
This a rough outline of planned phases for one of the downtown revitalization projects we’ve been working on. We are currently fundraising and pursuing various grants to continue with Phase 1, and appreciate your support of our efforts.
Phase 1 – The 100 & 200 Blocks of Adams Street. Lighting, Awnings, Signs & Painting.
Lighting – New LED lights installed – 4/20/21
Phase 2 – Highway 160 from Dairy Queen to the Chamber of Commerce.
Phase 3 – Highway 160 from both ends of town, working inward. (Tentative).
Phase 4 – Address other needs in Monte Vista town and the Highway 285 & Highway 15 inroads to town. (Tentative).
As I write this towards the end of the first week of 2024, Monte Vista’s city officials have already begun discussions with The OptiMystics about the logistics of putting on this year’s Cinco de Mayo Street Festival. So much growth requires so much more advance planning, and we’re honored as well as grateful for the …
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Here we are halfway through 2023 and already looking into 2024. From January through June, the OptiMystics found themselves adapting to the consequences of their past successes and scaling expectations forward. With great success comes the responsibility to adapt to our growth and keep the momentum going, and we’re already looking to grow beyond what …
What an unbelievably exciting year it has been for our group. Even with the challenges thrown at us, we really hit our stride and gelled as an organization in 2022. I started this blog simply by listing everything that’s transpired since January. A list that is nothing short of amazing. In addition, this year: -We …
We welcome your comments and thoughts on our revitalization efforts in Monte Vista, Colorado. Feel free to reach out to us via email, join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram.
You can now donate via Pay Pal. The OptiMystics deeply appreciate your support of our efforts and welcome your tax deductible donation at any time. Thank you.
