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PURPOSE: To provide a safe accessible place for families to connect with comprehensive, coordinated services that help families achieve their goals.

MISSION: The mission of the Garfield 16 School-Based Family Resource Center is to affirm, strengthen, and support families in Garfield 16. We aim to increase student achievement by supporting their progress towards the overall agency of personal wellness, productive citizenship, and intellectual development.

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News & Announcements

Kids summer programs. Fun and creative activities for students entering grades 1-6. June 9-27, July 7-25. Cost per week, per child $50. Activities: sports, arts, crafts, lego, gardening, outdoor exploration, and more! Summer program hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm. Transportation and meals provided. Open to al. Register now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X8N9T9M

Garfield County School District #16, Grand Valley Recreation Center, GVHS Athletics, and Theatre Aspen have partnered to provide Cardinal Camp for the Summer of 2026.

See this website for more information: https://www.garfield16.org/programs/summer-programs

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El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Garfield #16, el Grand Valley Recreation Center, GVHS Athletics y Theatre Aspen se han asociado para ofrecer el Campamento Cardinal durante el verano de 2026.Para más información, consulte este sitio web: https://www.garfield16.org/programs/summer-programs

Read More about Summer Programs 2026
2026 Grand Valley Athletics Battlement Mesa Golf Club Shotgun start at 9am $125 Individual $500 Team May 30, 2026 Range Balls & Lunch Included Support the Grand Valley High School Athletic Programs Email Andy Parks or Molly Mendoza to get signed up aparks@garfield16.org or mmendoza@garfield16.org Grand Valley High School Athletics Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser BIG RED SPONSOR FOUR Players Prominent signage at the event $1350.00 Black Sponsor TWO Players Signage on a tee or green

Dear Potential Grand Valley HS Athletics Sponsor,


The Grand Valley High School Athletics Department is proud to support the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our student-athletes. Today, we are reaching out to invite you to partner with us in making a lasting impact.


On May 30, 2026, we will host our Golf Tournament at Battlement Mesa Golf Course. This event brings together community members, local businesses, alumni, and supporters for a great day of golf — all for an even greater cause.


Funds raised from this tournament directly support local Grand Valley High School students by helping cover the costs of athletic camps, specialized training, equipment needs, and development opportunities. These experiences allow our student-athletes to grow not only in their sport, but also in our bedrocks of Cardinal Culture: Character, Community and Competing.


We are seeking:
● Tournament sponsors
● Hole sponsors
● Prize and Raffle donations
● Monetary contributions
● Teams and individual golfers

● All donations are tax deductible


Your support ensures that financial barriers do not prevent our students from accessing valuable training and camp experiences. Every contribution — large or small — makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our athletes.


Thank you for supporting the student-athletes of Grand Valley High School. With your help, we can continue building strong programs and even stronger young people.


Sincerely,
Andy Parks Garfield 16 District Activities Director

Read More about GVHS Athletics Golf Fundraiser
High school play titled "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at GVHS. Prices students/senior 8$ , Adult 10$

Grand Valley Theatre Co. proudly presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Join us at the GVHS Auditorium on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM.

Buy tickets here: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/25/9/products

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La compañía de teatro de Grand Valley presenta You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Acompáñanos en el Auditorio de GVHS el viernes 17 de abril y sábado 18 de abril. Las puertas abren a las 6:30 p.m. y la función comienza a las 7:00 p.m.

Compra boletos aquí: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/25/9/products

Read More about You're A Good Man, Charlie brown GVHS Theatre
Colorful school flyer with a pastel tie-dye background and flowers announcing “GVMS Spring Pictures!” It reminds families to have students dressed nicely and ready to smile. Notes that photos are for new students and 8th grade continuation only, with the date listed as April 30th.

Spring is here! Don’t forget—Spring Photos are coming up! Be sure your student is dressed and ready to capture their bright smiles.

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¡La primavera ha llegado! No lo olvidéis: ¡se acercan las fotos de primavera! Asegúrate de que tu alumno esté vestido y listo para captar sus sonrisas radiantes.

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Colorful illustrated poster for a community event titled “May Fest” on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The background shows a blue sky with clouds and a small bee flying. Large yellow letters spell “MAY FEST” in the center.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2 and come celebrate a fun-filled day at Cottonwood Park in Parachute! From a 5K run and pancake breakfast to a bike derby, car show, vendors, food trucks, and carnival games—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the Battle of the Bands at 3-8pm!

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day full of community, fun, and excitement—we hope to see you there!

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¡Marque sus calendarios para el sábado 2 de mayo y venga a celebrar un día lleno de diversión en Cottonwood Park en Paracaídas! Desde una carrera de 5K y un desayuno de panqueques hasta un derby de bicicletas, un espectáculo de autos, vendedores, camiones de comida y juegos de carnaval, hay algo para todos. ¡No te pierdas la Batalla de las Bandas a las 3-8pm!

Traiga a su familia y amigos y disfrute de un día lleno de comunidad, diversión y emoción. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

Read More about MayFest May 2, 2026
Garfield County School District 16 Board of Education school board meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635.  Photo of 2025 GVHS graduating class and the Cardinal mascot.

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm. St. John's Administration Building. Agenda can be found online: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public or https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education

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Reunión de la Junta Escolar de G16 Martes, 14 de Abril de 2026 a las 5:00 pm. Edificio de la Administración de St. John. Agenda se puede encontrar en línea: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public o https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education

Read More about BOE Meeting April 14, 2026
A graphic saying "It's National Assistant Principals Week!"

Assistant principals play a vital role in keeping our schools running smoothly while supporting students, staff, and families every day. From helping students succeed to supporting teachers and creating a positive school environment, their leadership and dedication make a lasting impact. Thank you to our assistant principals for all you do to support our school community!

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Los subdirectores desempeñan un papel fundamental para el buen funcionamiento de nuestras escuelas, apoyando a diario a los estudiantes, el personal y las familias. Desde ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar el éxito hasta apoyar a los docentes y crear un ambiente escolar positivo, su liderazgo y dedicación tienen un impacto duradero. ¡Gracias a nuestros subdirectores por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar!

Read More about National Assistant Principles Week
High school students presenting an idea of theirs.

Thank you Aspen Community Foundation our panel of sharks, and our students for another successful Shark Tank Program! GVHS students presented their ideas to improve their school and/or community. Our local sharks (local business leaders) provided feedback and rated the ideas. Thanks to Aspen Community Foundation, the student projects that will be funded are: 

  • Recharge Room project by Cybil Gonzales and Morgan Hoyt
  • Claw Machine project by Thomas Golightly
  • Memorial project by Xavier Gutierrez, Nadia Snyder, Miracle Wilson, and Melanie Rodriguez

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¡Gracias a Aspen Community Foundation, a nuestro panel de tiburones y a nuestros estudiantes por otro exitoso programa de tanques de tiburón! Los estudiantes de GVHS presentaron sus ideas para mejorar su escuela y / o comunidad. Nuestros tiburones locales (líderes empresariales locales) proporcionaron retroalimentación y calificaron las ideas. Gracias a la Fundación Comunitaria Aspen, los proyectos estudiantiles que serán financiados son:

  • Proyecto de Sala de Recarga por Cybil González y Morgan Hoyt
  • Proyecto de Máquina de Garra por Thomas Golightly
  • Proyecto conmemorativo de Xavier Gutiérrez, Nadia Snyder, Milagro Wilson y Melanie Rodríguez
Read More about Shark Tank 2026
A graphic about paraprofessional appreciation day

Our paraprofessionals play an important role in supporting students and staff every day. From helping in the classroom to providing encouragement and guidance, they make a meaningful difference in the success of our schools. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and the care you show our students each day—we appreciate all that you do!

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Nuestros paraprofesionales desempeñan un parte importante en el apoyo diario a estudiantes y personal. Desde su ayuda en el aula hasta su motivación y orientación, contribuyen significativamente al éxito de nuestras escuelas. Gracias por su dedicación, paciencia y el cariño que muestran a diario por nuestros estudiantes. ¡Apreciamos todo lo que hacen!

Read More about Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
High school play titled "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at GVHS. Prices students/senior 8$ , Adult 10$

Grand Valley Theatre Co. proudly presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Join us at the GVHS Auditorium on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM.

Buy tickets here: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/25/9/products

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La compañía de teatro de Grand Valley presenta You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Acompáñanos en el Auditorio de GVHS el viernes 17 de abril y sábado 18 de abril. Las puertas abren a las 6:30 p.m. y la función comienza a las 7:00 p.m.

Compra boletos aquí: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/25/9/products

Read More about You're A Good Man, Charlie brown GVHS Theatre
2026 Grand Valley Athletics Battlement Mesa Golf Club Shotgun start at 9am $125 Individual $500 Team May 30, 2026 Range Balls & Lunch Included Support the Grand Valley High School Athletic Programs Email Andy Parks or Molly Mendoza to get signed up aparks@garfield16.org or mmendoza@garfield16.org Grand Valley High School Athletics Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser BIG RED SPONSOR FOUR Players Prominent signage at the event $1350.00 Black Sponsor TWO Players Signage on a tee or green

Dear Potential Grand Valley HS Athletics Sponsor,


The Grand Valley High School Athletics Department is proud to support the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our student-athletes. Today, we are reaching out to invite you to partner with us in making a lasting impact.


On May 30, 2026, we will host our Golf Tournament at Battlement Mesa Golf Course. This event brings together community members, local businesses, alumni, and supporters for a great day of golf — all for an even greater cause.


Funds raised from this tournament directly support local Grand Valley High School students by helping cover the costs of athletic camps, specialized training, equipment needs, and development opportunities. These experiences allow our student-athletes to grow not only in their sport, but also in our bedrocks of Cardinal Culture: Character, Community and Competing.


We are seeking:
● Tournament sponsors
● Hole sponsors
● Prize and Raffle donations
● Monetary contributions
● Teams and individual golfers

● All donations are tax deductible


Your support ensures that financial barriers do not prevent our students from accessing valuable training and camp experiences. Every contribution — large or small — makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our athletes.


Thank you for supporting the student-athletes of Grand Valley High School. With your help, we can continue building strong programs and even stronger young people.


Sincerely,
Andy Parks Garfield 16 District Activities Director

Read More about GVHS Athletics Golf Fundraiser
Winter Break December 22 - January 2. No school, no cardinal club, no monday programs, resource center closed. School will resume January 6.

Spring Break is here There will be no school, no Cardinal Club, no Monday Programs, and the Resource Center will be closed March 23-27.

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¡Las vacaciones de primavera están aquí! No habrá escuela, ni Club Cardenal, ni programas de lunes, y el Centro de Recursos estará cerrado del 23 al 27 de marzo.

Read More about Spring Break March 23-27
Middle schooler on sled while an adult pulls the sled for her.

Garfield County Outdoors and Colorado River BOCES hosted a Winter Special Olympics on the Grand Mesa with our middle schoolers! Thank you to Challenge Aspen and Mesa Lakes Lodge for all their support!

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Garfield County Outdoors y Colorado River BOCES organizaron unas Olimpiadas Especiales de Invierno en la Grand Mesa con nuestros estudiantes de secundaria! ¡Gracias Challenge Aspen y Mesa Lakes Lodge por todo su apoyo!

Read More about Winter Special Olypmics
The image is a colorful and vibrant poster advertising a Parachute Bicycle Derby event, featuring a stylized illustration of a cyclist riding a bicycle against a dynamic background with various graphic elements.

BUE’s Annual Bike Derby is moving to MayFest! Saturday, May 2, 2026 10am - 1pm. Bring your bikes and get them serviced for free, ride the obstacle course, and enter to win prizes! See flyer for more details.

Register for the MayFest Fun Run: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Parachute/MayFestFunRun. Register before April 30th. BUE Run Club students run for free. Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00am. See flyer for more details

Free transportation: We’ll have free buses to and from MayFest! See the schedule here: Bus Schedule

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¡El Derby Anual de Bicicletas de BUE se traslada a MayFest! Sabado, 2 de mayo de 2026 10am - 1pm. ¡Trae tus bicicletas y haz que las revisen gratis, recorre el circuito de obstáculos y participa para ganar premios! Consulta el folleto para más detalles.

Regístrate para la MayFest Fun Run: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Parachute/MayFestFunRun. Regístrate antes del 30 de abril. Los estudiantes del Club de Carreras de BUE corren gratis. Sabado, 2 de Mayo 2026 8:00am. Consulta el folleto para más detalles

Transporte gratuito: ¡Habrá autobuses gratuitos hacia y desde MayFest! Consulta el horario aquí: Horario de autobuses

Read More about Bike Derby, 5K Fun Run, and Transportation at MayFest!
Bus driver talking to a preschooler through the mirror on the bus.

Our preschoolers had a fun adventure today as part of their learning unit about wheels!

They took a bus tour and learned about bus safety, including how to sit safely and listen to the driver. It was a great way for our youngest learners to practice important safety skills while enjoying a ride on the bus!

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¡Nuestros niños de preescolar vivieron hoy una aventura divertida como parte de su unidad de aprendizaje sobre ruedas!

Tomaron un recorrido en autobús y aprendieron sobre la seguridad del autobús, incluyendo cómo sentarse con seguridad y escuchar al conductor. ¡Fue una gran manera para que nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes practicaran habilidades de seguridad importantes mientras disfrutaban de un paseo en el autobús!

Read More about CFL Bus tour & safety
High school play titled "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at GVHS. Prices students/senior 8$ , Adult 10$

Grand Valley Theatre Co. proudly presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Join us at the GVHS Auditorium on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM.

Buy tickets here: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/25/9/products

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La compañía de teatro de Grand Valley presenta You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Acompáñanos en el Auditorio de GVHS el viernes 17 de abril y sábado 18 de abril. Las puertas abren a las 6:30 p.m. y la función comienza a las 7:00 p.m.

Compra boletos aquí: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/25/9/products

Read More about You're A Good Man, Charlie brown GVHS Theatre
Preschooler learning to ride a bike with some assistance of a police officer.

Thank you to the Parachute Police Department for organizing a fun obstacle course to teach about bike safety!

This activity was part of our preschool unit on wheels, giving students a fun way to learn and practice riding skills. We appreciate our local officer for supporting our youngest learners!

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¡Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Parachute por organizar una divertida carrera de obstáculos enseñando sobre seguridad en bicicleta!

Esta actividad fue parte de nuestra unidad preescolar sobre ruedas, brindando a los estudiantes una manera divertida de aprender y practicar habilidades de equitación. ¡Agradecemos a nuestro oficiale local por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes!

Read More about CF Bike Rodeo
2026 Grand Valley Athletics Battlement Mesa Golf Club Shotgun start at 9am $125 Individual $500 Team May 30, 2026 Range Balls & Lunch Included Support the Grand Valley High School Athletic Programs Email Andy Parks or Molly Mendoza to get signed up aparks@garfield16.org or mmendoza@garfield16.org Grand Valley High School Athletics Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser BIG RED SPONSOR FOUR Players Prominent signage at the event $1350.00 Black Sponsor TWO Players Signage on a tee or green

Dear Potential Grand Valley HS Athletics Sponsor,


The Grand Valley High School Athletics Department is proud to support the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our student-athletes. Today, we are reaching out to invite you to partner with us in making a lasting impact.


On May 30, 2026, we will host our Golf Tournament at Battlement Mesa Golf Course. This event brings together community members, local businesses, alumni, and supporters for a great day of golf — all for an even greater cause.


Funds raised from this tournament directly support local Grand Valley High School students by helping cover the costs of athletic camps, specialized training, equipment needs, and development opportunities. These experiences allow our student-athletes to grow not only in their sport, but also in our bedrocks of Cardinal Culture: Character, Community and Competing.


We are seeking:
● Tournament sponsors
● Hole sponsors
● Prize and Raffle donations
● Monetary contributions
● Teams and individual golfers

● All donations are tax deductible


Your support ensures that financial barriers do not prevent our students from accessing valuable training and camp experiences. Every contribution — large or small — makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our athletes.


Thank you for supporting the student-athletes of Grand Valley High School. With your help, we can continue building strong programs and even stronger young people.


Sincerely,
Andy Parks Garfield 16 District Activities Director

Read More about GVHS Athletics Golf Fundraiser
High school wrestling team taking a group photo.

Grand Valley High School had three wrestlers qualify for the 3A State Wrestling Tournament this season.

Brody Gherardini- Freshman (106 lbs) placed 3rd at regionals to qualify for State. At State, he won his first match and lost his 2nd match. Brody then wrestled through four additional matches to finish 5th overall.

Jackson Ruggard- Junior (132 lbs) placed 2nd at regionals to qualify for State. At the State tournament, he lost the first match but won the second. Unfortunately lost his 3rd match and he couldn't place. We look forward to seeing him back next season.

Hunter Carbajal- Senior (150 lbs) placed 4th at regionals to qualify for State. He competed hard at the state tournament, unfortunately could not get a win.

Congratulations to these athletes for representing GVHS at the 3A State Wrestling Championships!

 

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Grand Valley High School tuvo tres luchadores clasificados para el Torneo Estatal de Lucha 3A esta temporada.

Brody Gherardini, estudiante de primer año (106 lbs), quedó en tercer lugar en las Regionales para clasificarse al Estatal. En el Estatal, ganó su primer combate y perdió el segundo. Brody luchó en cuatro combates adicionales para terminar en quinto lugar en la clasificación general.

Jackson Ruggard, estudiante de tercer año (132 lbs), quedó en segundo lugar en las Regionales para clasificarse al Estatal. En el torneo Estatal, perdió el primer combate, pero ganó el segundo. Desafortunadamente, perdió su tercer combate y no logró clasificarse. Esperamos verlo de regreso la próxima temporada.

Hunter Carbajal, estudiante de último año (150 lbs), quedó en cuarto lugar en las Regionales para clasificarse al Estatal y compitió con fuerza en el torneo Estatal, pero desafortunadamente no pudo obtener la victoria.

¡Felicitaciones a estos atletas por representar a GVHS en el Campeonato Estatal de Lucha 3A!

Read More about State Wrestling Recap
Theatre Aspen Education Presents How to solve a mystery! Based on How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery by Don Zolidis. Teaching artists: Alicia Millerson. Rehearsal dates: october 6, 13, 20, 20 9am to 3pm. November 10 11am to 6pm. Performance at 5:30pm on November 10. Join us for a lighthearted spoof of a classic murder mystery, and debate the various ways to solve or get away with murder! We will explore the classic mystery genre, as well as learn comedic techniques, theatrical exercises.

We are excited to announce another Theatre Aspen program for students in grades 3-8. Students will be performing Peter Pan & the Lost Girl. The program will take place on Mondays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Grand Valley Middle School. Transportation and lunch will be provided to student participants. 

Please register by March 31 by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/7jnRMSsotcbw3ThE8

Tuition is absolutely free. 

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Estamos emocionados anunciar otro programa de Theatre Aspen para estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado. Los estudiantes interpretarán Peter Pan y La Chica Perdida. El programa se llevará a cabo los lunes de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm en Grand Valley Middle School. Se proporcionará transporte y almuerzo a los estudiantes participantes.

Por favor regístrese antes del 31 de Marzo llenando este formulario: https://forms.gle/7jnRMSsotcbw3ThE8

La matrícula es totalmente gratuita.

Read More about Theatre Aspen Monday Program Spring 2026
Garfield County School District 16 Board of Education school board meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635.  Photo of 2025 GVHS graduating class and the Cardinal mascot.

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm. St. John's Administration Building. Agenda can be found online: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public or https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education

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Reunión de la Junta Escolar de G16 Martes, 10 de Marzo de 2026 a las 5:00 pm. Edificio de la Administración de St. John. Agenda se puede encontrar en línea: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public o https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education

Read More about BOE Meeting March 10, 2026
GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Wrestling Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVMS home games. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets here.

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¡Calendario semanal de lucha libre de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte Cardenales!

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVMS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí:

 

 

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