Speakers

Scott Harrison, creator and carver of the carousel, brings an inspirational story of how he created a special place of joy for the small town of Nederland, CO. Scott’s time in
Vietnam brought grief and pain, and his escape was listening to a music box sent to him by his sister, picturing the peaceful and joyful image of a carousel spinning in a
mountain meadow. Fast forward a few years, and Scott began carving. By studying carousels, carousel carving, and dutifully learning about each animal, Scott’s dream slowly formed into
reality.

The program briefly covers the history of the 1883 Fort Collins Water Works and the critical role of water in the community and the Western United States.  The presentation highlights the engineering of the Water Works as well as some of those individuals whose work still benefits the community today.

Anastazia will talk about their organization called International Assistance Headquarters for Ukrainians. She will share the story of how they built this organization, who helped them, what are their main actives and how they help Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia.