Escapees September-October 2022

PHOTO BY RHONDA LAWSON SKP# 154631

Xscapers Convergences By HOLLIE PARKS #138407, Convergence Director

O n Independence Day, we set up in Riverside Park to celebrate with the locals at the Rotary Club Amphitheater, where we watched performances by the Salida Circus and listened to live music from local bands. While some folks opted to stay downtown for the awesome fi re works display, many of us returned to the fairgrounds to the enjoy the show, as the fi reworks lit up the town below. On Tuesday night, the rain put a damper on our lot crawl plans but that didn’t stop us. We moved the party into the event building where people were able to share their snacks and beverages with others. We used the time as an opportunity to eat good food, try some yummy drinks, chat with one another and forge some new friendships. The rest of the week was fi lled with team trivia, open mic night, karaoke and a local brewery takeover. Friday night ushered in a new event called an “Anything But a Cup” party. Members were encouraged to bring something to drink out of, it just couldn’t be a cup. The results were both creative and hilarious! That same evening, attendees were treated to another great performance by The Status Crowes who kept us singing and dancing all night long. On the fi nal morning of the

In July, the Xscapers returned to the Chaf fee County Fairgrounds in Salida, Colorado, for our annual Fourth of July Convergence. The week was a non-stop good time! On arrival night, attendees grooved to the smooth sounds of Wylie Jones, Colorado’s premier one-man reggae loop artist. The following morning, our group descended on downtown Salida for a crazy scavenger hunt that took participants to local land marks and establishments, completing crazy clues and taking hilarious photos. The hunt was an excellent way for Xscapers to get acquainted with the town that was our home for the rest of the week. Later that evening, we met back at the fairgrounds for our group paint night. Attendees were given the opportunity to create their very own unique piece of art and it was a hit!

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ESCAPEES Magazine September/October 2022