If you need help getting to the store, beauty shop, or doctor’s office contact Neighbor to Neighbor. They and their volunteers help the elderly, disabled or chronically ill to get where they need to go. There is a small fee for the service. So to check and see how you can schedule pickup or if you would like to find out about becoming a volunteer call Neighbor to Neighbor at 530-0223.

The Arkansas Valley Music and Dance sponsors ‘The Salida Contra Dance’ once a month at the Scout Hut in Riverside Park from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Come alone, with a friend, or with the whole family and enjoy the foot-stompin’ live music of Andrea Earley Coen and Seth Roberts and the calling by Eleanor Fahrney. A dessert potluck takes place at the break and slightly harder dances later in the evening. There is a suggested fee to participate but no one is turned away. For more information call 221-2074 or check their website at www.avmad.org.

Heaven’s Gateway Horse Rescue needs volunteers. If you like horses and have a caring spirit Heaven’s Gateway can use your help, no experience required. Also they have several nice horses ready for adoption. To check how you can volunteer or about adoption call Jan Ferguson at 719-371-0265 or check their website at www.heavensgatewayhorserescue.info

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