On Saturday, July 27th the City of Monte Vista hosted a very special fundraiser event for the Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park. This one day event was held in Chapman Park. The city worked with several organizations to help make this event a huge success.
The goal was to raise funds for the engraving and placement of memorial pavers at Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park in Monte Vista.
it was a a fun filled day at Chapman Park honoring all fallen service members & veterans across the San Luis Valley.
Memorial Pavers:
The Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park Fundraiser, led by the City of Monte Vista, was to honor veterans by completing the installation of memorial pavers initiated by the Monte Vista Community Fund. The project served to pay tribute to all those who have served, or been killed in action, fostering community remembrance and gratitude. Click Here for information on purchasing a memorial paver.
Car & Bike Show:
A Car and Motorcycle Show took in Chapman Park from 2PM until 6PM.
Entertainment:
To kick off the live music, Marc Albion played from 12:00PM until 1:30PM.
Valley favorite band Ol’ Scratch played from 2PM until 3:30PM. They’re a sinfully good 5 piece out of Southern Colorado with a passion for Funk, Blues, Rock and exploration.
And to wrap up the live music, the SLV Big Band entertained everyone from 4PM until 5PM.
Throughout the day, between performances and bands, DJ Ken Dawg was on hand to entertain everyone with music.
A cornhole tournament took place starting at 11AM.
Kids Connection sold breakfast burritos before the Poker Run.
Special event t-shirts designed by The Delta Center were available for $25.
The Monte Vista Fire Department was on hand to cool everyone off with fun water games.
The Lucky Shoe Riding Club was there giving horse rides and pictures.
Event Schedule:
| Start Time | End Time | Activity |
| 7:30AM | 10:00AM | Vendor Set Up |
| 8:00AM | 9:00AM | Poke Run Registration |
| 9:00AM | 2:00PM | Poker Run |
| 10:00AM | 6:00PM | Park Activities Open |
| 10:00AM | 11:00AM | Cornhole Tournament Registration |
| 11:00AM | TBD | Cornhole Tournament Starts |
| 11:00AM | 11:30AM | Live Music – Rooster/Mickey Dynamic Drum Duo |
| 11:30AM | 12:00PM | Youth Cheerleaders Performance |
| 12:00PM | 1:30PM | Live Music – Marc Albion |
| 1:30PM | 2:00PM | Ms KAIS Academy of Performing Arts |
| 2:00PM | TBD | Poker Run Returns/Car Show Begins |
| 2:00PM | 3:30PM | Live Music – Ol’ Scratch |
| 3:30PM | 4:00PM | DJ Ken Dawg |
| 4:00PM | 5:00PM | Live Music – SLV Big Band |
| 5:00PM | TBD | Car Show Awards |
| 6:00PM | 6:00PM | Event Ends |
Media Coverage:
The Valley Views program hosted Dr. David Hinkley and Larry Garner, to discuss the event. Click on the audio player below to listen to this interview.
The Monte Vista Journal also covered the event in their July 17th edition. “Faith Hinkley Veterans Memorial Park Fundraiser is July 27”. Click here to read the article online.
Donations:
All financial matters for the Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park fundraiser are being graciously handled by the “Monte Vista Community Fund,” non-profit organization. Please make your donations payable to the “Monte Vista Community Fund” and note that it is for the Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park fundraiser in the memo section. Donations may be mailed to:
The City of Monte Vista
ATTN: Unita Vance
95 West First Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144-0751.
Credit card donations can be accepted over the phone by calling Unita Vance at 719-852-6171 during normal City Hall hours.
Confirmed Vendors:
Jubilation
Susan B. Designs
Villagomez Dream
Colorful Creations
A. Jays Grill
The Chilly Heifer
Park Map:
Sponsors:
Great community events like these don’t happen without the support of wonderful local sponsors. The City of Monte Vista and everyone else involved give special thanks to the following sponsors.
The Ray Skeff, Colette Skeff & Margaret Skeff Family Funds
Mackey Construction
The Roberts Team
Supporting Organizations:
This special fundraiser event was a collaborative effort hosted by the City of Monte Vista and supported by the following businesses, organizations & groups who donated items, time and effort to help insure the success of this event:
Dr. David & Annavee Hinkley
Author Larry ‘Animal’ Garner
Hez Salsbury
Contact Information:
Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park Facebook Page
Donation Mailing Address:
The City of Monte Vista
ATTN: Unita Vance
95 West First Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144-0751.