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JANUARY, 2012
January 1
Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe tours with a park
ranger. Call (970) 627-3471 for more information or log onto
nps.gov.romo
January 7
Full Moon Ski -
Grand Lake Nordic Center - 5pm-9pm
Campfire and Hot Cocoa - $10 adults, $5 kids
(970) 627-8008
January 7
'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist
Liz McIntyre
Juniper Library, 316 Garfield Street, Grand Lake
January 14
Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Long Ride - 9am
Trail conditions permitting, ride to Gould for lunch and
back. Approximately 100 miles round trip. Riders
responsible for purchasing their own lunch & fuel.
For more information please call Tom Mason (970)
531-5812.
January 20,
21 and 22
Winter Park Carnival! Located at the Winter Park Ski
Resort!
Enjoy ice sculptures, live music and more!
For more information call (970) 726-4118 or go to
playwinterpark.com.
January 21
Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Yahoo Ride - 9m
Ride to a cabin and ride the trails of the State Forest
State Park. Limit 15 people.
For more information call Tom & Debbie Mason (970)
531-5812 or (970) 531-3480.
January 27,
28 & 29
23rd
Annual Three Lakes Ice fishing Contest!
Join the 1000+ participants on either Lake Granby,
Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Grand Lake for 1 day, 2
days or all 3! Raffle at the end of every day for great
prizes! Have kids? Enter them in one of the 3 age
categories to win prizes everyday!
For more information please call (970) 627-9344.
Need equipment for
Ice fishing? Contact Rocky Mountain Outfitters (970)
798-8021.
January 28
XMRA Snowmobile Races at Winding River Campground -
starting at 9:00am
Vintage Snowmobile Races, Snowcross Races & Drag Races
will be held.
For more information please call (970) 629-1215.
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FEBRUARY, 2012
February 4
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Grand Lake Winter Carnival!
Come join the fun in town with human bowling, bed sled
races and more!
9:30am
TEA POT CURLING on town rink, 8 teams, bonfire,
hot chocolate - $5.00 entry per team
Top three finishers split prize money.
Contact Scott 627-9697
10am-2pm
THE “OZ” SNOWMAN CONTEST - for kids, Judge at 2
All kid entrants get an ice cream cone for
effort, ribbons - Free Entry
10:30am
Flag Football in the Park - teams compete for
traveling trophy.
Contact Bill Sauter 627-3309
11:00am
KID’S STEEPLECHASE - in the park, free, prizes
12:30pm
“WIZARD of OZ” PARADE Bed Sled Racers, Tea Pot
Curlers, King/Queen candidates riding in sleigh,
etc., all are welcome
All Day
EMERALD CITY SNOW SCULPTURES
1:00pm
PARENT/CHILD SLED PULL free entry, bring your
own sled
1:15pm
BED SLED RACES 3-4 people push with one rider,
on Grand Ave. in front of park, age group is
18+/ - $25 entry fee
Contact Anne 627-3580
2:00pm
HUMAN BOWLING Adult & Kid divisions - 2 lanes/1
rider in saucer, 2 “bowlers aim the sled at 10
empty water jugs, $10 entry (kid’s free), cash
prizes to adults. Just show up.
3pm
Judging of the SNOW SCULPTURES Winners announced
at the dance, the theme of the sculptures is
“THE EMERALD CITY”
3-6pm
Movie “The Wizard of Oz” at the Community House,
free popcorn
8PM
The “OZ” Fireworks on the Lake
This will signify the end of Winter Carnival and
the start of Adult Time
(time for the kids to go to bed)
8:00pm to midnight
“OZ” the DANCE at Pancho and Lefty’s, Band -
“ACME”
King and Queen Finals, $100 prize for best
costume
announcement of winners of all events of day
appetizers served at 10pm, drink specials - $10
in advance - $15 at the door.
Friday
evening there will be a pre-party at Grumpy’s
with appetizers, drink specials and last minute
signup sheets for events. Winner of the MERCHANT
light display will be announced! |
February 5
Dog Days in Fraser at Grand Park.
For more information
call (970) 726-4118.
February 8
Winter Birds at Juniper Library - starting at 5:30pm
Learn about the habits and habitats of our local
feathered friends. Free.
For more information please contact (970) 627-8353.
February 11
Trail Blazers
Snowmobile Club. Steak Ride - 11am
Ride into a
mountain meadow for a steak dinner in the snow.
Club provides steaks; members bring potluck sides and
desserts.
For more information call Bill (970) 627-8315.
February 12, 13 & 14
Grand Lake Nordic Center
2 for 1 passes! Call (970) 627-8008.
February 18
Flight For Life Poker Run Benefit in the Grand Lake Town
Square!
Call Kim for more information (303) 601-6931.
February 18
Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Poker Run - 9am
Grand Lake Community Building start and finish.
February 29
Top Secret Movie Night - Juniper Library - starting @
5:00 p.m.
Call the Library at (970) 627-8353 for any other
information.
It's FREE, and we will be providing popcorn!!!
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MARCH, 2012
March 2, 3 & 4
Grand Lake Ice fishing Tournament!
On Friday, March 2nd, join the welcoming party
located at Pancho & Lefty's at the end of the boardwalk.
Tournament begins on Saturday, March 3rd, with prime rib
dinner at the Sagebrush for all contestants at 6pm that
evening. Tournament wraps up Sunday, March 4th, followed
by the Awards Ceremony which takes place at Pancho &
Lefty's. Entry fee is $35 for both days.
Need equipment for Ice fishing? Contact Rocky Mountain
Outfitters (970) 798-8021.
March 5
Live Summer Theatre in the Building by the Bowling
Alley! Tickets go on sale today!
Get your tickets at
www.rockymountainrep.com
or by calling (970) 627-3421.
March 9 & 10
Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run (Snowmobile).
This 2 day event is a benefit for breast cancer
awareness.
"Riding in honor and in memory of those we love."
www.pinkribbonriders.com
March 11
Grand County Pet Pals Fundraiser at the Grand Lake Golf
Course!
Help raise money for the loving pets that want pals!
For more information call (970) 627-8008.
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APRIL, 2012
April 6
Full Moon Ski -
Grand Lake Nordic Center - 5pm-9pm
Campfire and Hot Cocoa - $10 adults, $5 kids
(970) 627-8008
April 6
Easter Egg Coloring at the Town Fire Station - 10am
Sponsored by the
Grand Lake Fire Department (970) 627-8428
April 7
Easter Egg Hunt at the Grand Lake Town
Park - 11am
Sponsored by the
Grand Lake Fire Department (970) 627-8428
April 14 & 15
Want to perform with professionals? Theatre Guest Artist
Auditions.
Cal (970) 627-3421 for more details
April 14
Cabin Fever Follies! To participate and confirm, call
Andrea (970) 531-0804.
April 18, 19 & 20
Youth Theatre Registration at the Rocky
Mountain Repertory Theater.
Call (970) 627-3421 for more information.
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MAY, 2012
May 19
Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Highway Cleanup - 10am at
mile marker 9 on Hwy 34.
Have a donut, then help clean up the roadside before the
snow flies. Bring your coffee, we'll bring the donuts.
For more information call Mike Ingle (970) 531-5940.
May
26
Go take a step back in time!
Historical Kauffman House open weekends until September
30th.
May 28
Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade! Call (970) 627-3402.
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JUNE, 2012
June 5
Welcome back party for the
Rock Mountain
Repertory Theatre
June 9 & 10
Arts & Crafts Fair in the town park! For details call
(970) 627-3402.
June 15
Opening Night for the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre!
(970) 627-3421.
June 23
Arts & Architecture Tour. Call Andrea for more info
(970) 531-0804.
June 23
State Chili Cook Off in the Grand Lake Town Park!
Test your taste bud for the day at the Cook off!
For more information call (970) 627-8428.
June 30
Winter Park Grand County Blues Festival!
For more details please call (970) 726-4118.
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JULY, 2012
July 4
Grand Lake Fireworks Extravaganza! Located at on the
Lakefront at Dark (970) 627-3402, followed by a Party at
Mountain Lake Properties.
July 14
The Rocky Mountain Classics Chapter of the Antique and
Classic Boat Society will have it's annual boat show at
Grand Lake. Boats will start arriving on Friday
afternoon/evening and be on display at the Town Dock
from 9am to Noon. They will parade around the lake at
Noon, provided the weather permits. Boats will be in and
out of the docks for the rest of the day. Many will stay
until Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact
Chris Braaf (970) 887-2210
or email
cbraaf@msn.com
July 14 &
15
Buffalo BBQ weekend! located in the Town Park &
Lakefront! Parade and Festivities on Saturday July, 15!
Contact (970) 627-3402 for more details.
July 14
Library Book sale! (970) 627-8353
July 21 & 22
Youth Theatre Workshop Performances. (970) 627-3421
July 21 & 22
Winter Park Art Affair & Jazz Festival. Call (970)
726-4118.
July 29
Theatre Cabaret Extravaganza! Please call (970) 627-3421
for more details.
July 30 - August 4
Enjoy Sailboat Races throughout the week!
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AUGUST, 2012
August 4
Grand Lake Historic Day! Visit the Kauffman House & get
Free Admission!
August 4 & 5
Youth Theatre Performances. (970) 627-3421
August 11
Teen Theatre Performances. (970) 627-3421
August 25
Grand Chorale at Middle Park High School at 7:00pm.
Call Roger Shaw to confirm (970) 726-4626
August 25
Crews in Brews Fest. Please call (970) 627-3402 for more
information.
August 31
Live Theatre Opening night Fall Show.
Contact
Rock Mountain
Repertory Theatre for more information
at (970) 627-3421.
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SEPTEMBER, 2012
September 2
Tombstone Tales! Meet real pioneers from Grand Lake's
past in our cemetery.
Contact Andrea for more details at (970) 531-0804.
September 8 & 9
Grand Lake's Fall Arts & Crafts Fair! Located in the
Town Park.
September 21
Citizens of the Year Award Banquet.
Call (970) 531-8683 for more information.
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OCTOBER, 2012
October 31
Happy Halloween!
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NOVEMBER, 2012
November 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23 & 24
Olde Fashioned Holiday Craft Bazaar at the Grand Arts
Center!
Call (970) 531-0804 to find out more!
November 23 & 24
Take time between 1pm and 4pm to visit our historic
Kauffman House.
Free Admission!
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DECEMBER, 2012
December 8
Fire Truck rides with Santa in the Town Park!
Call (970) 627-8428 for more details!
December 8
Grand Chorale - 7:00pm in the Community Building in the
Town Square.
For more information please call (970) 726-4626.
December 25
Merry Christmas!
December 26 &27
Holiday Celebration at the Kauffman House from 6pm-9pm
on Wednesday December 26 and 1pm-4pm on Thursday
December 27.
December 26 - 31
Holiday Melodrama at the Community House Town Park
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Snowshoe and X-Country Ski Treks with a Ranger -
For information and for the "Saturday Night in the Park" schedule
call the Kawuneeche Visitor (970) 627-3471. |
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Lake Hosts Rocky Mountain Field Seminars in 2011 |
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For a complete catalog of Field Seminars log on to the Rocky
Mountain Nature Association web site at
www.rmna.org
and click on "field seminars".
The field seminar program began in Estes Park, CO. in 1962
with Rocky Mountain National Park serving as a college on the crest
of the continent. Indoor lectures compliment outdoor field trips led
by some on the finest instructors available in their fields of
expertise.
Classes are organized around natural history, cultural history, and
the arts providing educational experiences for participants at many
levels. Academic credit is available for all seminars, however many
participants come just for the enrichment, knowledge, and enthusiasm
of being involved in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Seminars will commence from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center,
RMNP and various locations around Grand Lake from June to
October.
Kawuneeche Visitor Center is in
Rocky Mountain National Park near Grand Lake.
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