The Sonlight Foursquare Church is preparing for its seventh annual Water Wells For Africa 5K Run/Walk on May 5 at Veterans’ Park in Silt. The event aims to fund the construction of clean water wells.
Basalt resident Bob Albright says he continues to run at age 83 because he wants to stay thin and healthy. But listening more closely to the ageless wisdom in his soft spoken words, the telltale.
Sonlight Foursquare Church in Silt is hosting its annual 5K fundraiser this weekend to help bolster clean water sources for families in the African nation of Malawi. Called Water Wells for Africa 5K Run/Walk 2023,.
Plans for a recovery center in Rifle have been delayed due to zoning complications.
Gabe Cohen, 50, had originally planned to open a storefront to help people struggling with trauma, addiction, homelessness and other mental health challenges in downtown Rifle. Called Discovery Cafe, Cohen said the facility would provide nutritious meals, recovery classes and various other activities for members who are at least 24 hours sober.
However, after making a $900 deposit with the landlord and applying fresh paint to the interior walls, Cohen was told he had to find some place else to open the cafe.
“It’s disheartening,” Cohen said. “It sucks.”