Note that the HAHA monthly meeting is usually held the second Monday of the month, but is sometimes changed to meet volunteers' schedules. Please check this HAHA website (see below) or Facebook page, or send us an email, to confirm the date of any member meeting. Thanks! (HAHA's email is HermosaArtsAndHistory@gmail.com)
Saturday, January 27, 2024 -- HAHA members got together for the annual board election and member meeting. We shared potluck lunch of wonderful crockpot beans, chili, casserole, salads, desserts, and good cheer before and after the meeting.
Monday, February 19, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting was held at 6:30 pm in the meeting room under the Hermosa Library. We then gathered at the HAHA Museum to look over the renovations that were suddenly going full speed ahead.
Monday, March 11, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting was held in the meeting room under the Hermosa Library. We then gathered at the HAHA Museum to look over the next stage of completed renovations, including the small kitchen area.
Monday, April 15, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting was held in the meeting room under the Hermosa Library at 6:30 pm.
Friday, April 19, 2024 -- HAHA members and volunteers gathered at the Hermosa Coffee House to make small flowers and pinwheel decorations for the upcoming Mother's Day Open House, under the direction of Cathy Dahl. After completing the handicrafts, volunteers went to the HAHA Museum to discuss how to set up the displays and chose a cleaning day for the upcoming Mother's Day Open House.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -- HAHA volunteers came together to dust, sweep, vacuum, and scrub the walls, windows, floors, and displays. Leta treated us all to lunch at the Hermosa Coffee House, then we went back to work for another couple hours. It's exciting to see the Museum emerging from its long hibernation.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 -- HAHA volunteers will complete the cleaning and set up the displays, including a special exhibit honoring mothers of the past.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 -- HAHA will celebrate our 25th Anniversary, a grand re-opening of the HAHA Museum, and a Mother's Day Open House. All on one day, from 11 am to 2 pm. Hooray! Stop in for cookies made from vintage recipes, and take home a hand-crafted flower or pinwheel decoration. We'll have a slide show giving HAHA's history and other surprises.
Monday, May 13, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting will be held in the HAHA Museum. We will discuss the success of the Open House on May 12th, and talk about the upcoming fundraiser Online Auction in June.
Monday, June 10, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
June 21-23, 2024 -- HAHA will hold an online auction fundraiser with the donated services of McPherson Auction Company. Complete details about how to register and bid; the auction preview dates, times and location; and photos of the items available to bid on; are on the 2024 Online Auction Page.
Monday, July 8, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
August, 2024 -- HAHA will have a booth at the Custer County Fair, though we have not yet chosen a theme for this year. We will offer local history books for sale as well as some greeting cards with drawings of the Hermosa Cemetery cannons and old barns and sheds found along Highway 79. We will also have a sunflower frame for group photos.
Monday, August 12, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Monday, September 9, 2023 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Monday, October 14, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 -- Trick or Treat on the HAHA Museum front porch. Come one, come all. Costumes or street clothes. All ages welcome. Stop by for a candy treat and let us take your photos for posterity.
Monday, November 11, 2024 -- HAHA member meeting will be held at 6:30 pm in the HAHA Museum. We will discuss decorating the HAHA Museum with Christmas lights and possibly decorating a tree at Custer State Park.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 -- HAHA volunteers will join with Hermosa Connects volunteers and other community members to set up the Christmas Carnival at the Hermosa School.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 -- The Hermosa Christmas Carnival will be held at the Hermosa School. Food and games, music and prizes. Photos with Santa. Who knows what the Christmas Carnival will bring this year?!
HAHA volunteers often skip the December member meeting but plan for a potluck in January.