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The Georgetown Loop Railroad brings Colorado history to life in a fun adventure that will thrill the entire family. The beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains surrounds you as an old-time steam locomotive or one of the powerful diesel locomotives winds up the Clear Creek canyon, hauling your train past the remains of several gold and silver mines. The fully enclosed, as well as the open, cars allow for a breath taking view of everything along the line. Departures are available from the Silver Plume Depot or Devil’s Gate Station in Georgetown during the regular season. Trains operating after Columbus Day only operate from the Devil’s Gate Station in Georgetown. Gift shops at both ends of the line offer outstanding selections of railroad themed items, books, clothing, snack foods, and hot and cold drinks. Food is permitted on the train. Be sure to visit the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District, established in 1966. The two towns have one of the largest concentrations of Victorian buildings in the country, with many unique shops and restaurants. The Georgetown Loop Historic Mining & Railroad Park and its surrounding communities provide the perfect way to spend a day!
Experience fall in the glorious Rocky Mountains aboard the
Georgetown Loop Railroad! Ride the Pumpkin Festival Train First two weekends of October. Our children’s hay bale maze and treasure hunt add fun and excitement of a fall excursion. Oktoberfest! 3rd and 4th weekends of October. Free Bratwurst and hotdogs to all passengers. Free microbrew tasting (for riders over 21 yrs of age with proper i.d.)
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Rocky Mountain Events MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Octoberfests (Oktoberfests) Celebrate the return of fall! The following locations will be celebrating Octoberfest throughout the fall: Breckenridge, Granby, Telluride, Canon City, and Georgetown
ASPEN November 28 - November 29: Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup - www.AspenSnowmass.com December 1, 2009 - April 13, 2010: Time Travel Tuesdays - A different program every Tuesday evening featuring living history performances, engaging lectures, first-person recollections, historical games, and more $5/person. Free to members. Locations Vary. 5:30 pm (970) 9253721. www.AspenHistory.org December 12: Aspen Summit For Life - Raising awareness on the importance of being an organ donor. Race from the base of Aspen Mountain to the top - at Night! www.SummitForLife.org December 20 - January 2: Aspen Film Academy Screenings - Every year Aspen Film adds celluloid excitement to Aspen’s winter holidays with a slate of the year’s hottest films headlined by top directors and stars. Open to everyone, this two week extravaganza offers a sneek peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards. Harris Concert Hall. www.AspenFilm.org
BLACK HAWK and CENTRAL CITY October 17: Gilpin Historical Society Dinner - Elks Lodge. Annual Dinner and Programs. Cash bar 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm, program follows. $20/person. Call (303) 582-3053 for info. November 27: Holiday Lighting Ceremony - Black Hawk Gazebo. Join us for our annual lighting ceremony at the Black Hawk Gazebo. The event always kicks off a month of holiday celebration! FREE!
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December 5 - December 6: Tommyknocker Holidays - Gilpin County’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Teller House in Central City. FREE! Lots of Holiday gift items for sale from the Gilpin History Museum Gift Shop. Call (303) 582-3345 for additional information. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. December 12: Gilpin County Arts Festival - Community Center, Highway 46 &119. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. FREE! Purchase items from the Museum gift shop. We have a large selection of Holiday gifts available.
BRECKENRIDGE Second Saturdays in the Arts District: The second Saturday of Each Month - Breckenridge Theatre, Fuqua, Livery Stable and Tin Shop Ridge Street. Stroll through the arts district on each second Saturday of the month and enjoy new exhibitions at the Breckenridge Theatre Gallery featuring the artwork of local artists. FREE! October 16: 8th Annual Backcountry Ball - 6:30 pm at The Maggie. December 5: The Lighting of Breckenridge - FREE! 4:00 pm at 309 N Main Street. Come celebrate the holiday season in Breckenridge! Gather for hot cocoa, cookies and caroling. Santa arrives in his horse drawn carriage and leads a procession down Main Street to the Blue River Plaza where he counts down the lighting of the Town Tree. January 10, 2010 - January 17, 2010: Ullr Festival Week - Pronounced (Ooler), the mythical Norse God of Snow. Week Long of Fun!
GEORGETOWN, IDAHO SPRINGS and SILVER PLUME October 24: Scarecrow Festival Empire November 14: Bighorn Sheep Festival - Georgetown November 28: John Denver Letter Day and Tree Lighting Ceremony -
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October 12, 2009
2009-2010 Ski Resort Opening Days
Mia’s Italian Bistro By Chris Richcreek
1. San Diego joined the National League in 1969. When was the Padres’ first winning season? 2. Between Chuck Tanner and Jim Leyland, how many seasons combined did they manage the Pittsburgh Pirates? 3. How many losing seasons did Phil Fulmer have in 17 years as head coach of the University of Tennessee football team? 4. Name the last franchise before the Detroit Pistons (2003-08) to make the conference finals at least six years in a row. 5. When NHL star Jarome Iginla became the Calgary Flames’ all-time leading scorer in 2009, whose mark did he pass? 6. How many consecutive years has the Tour de France been won by a Spaniard? 7. In 2009, golfer Mark Calcavecchia set a PGA Tour record for consecutive birdies. How many did he have? Answers 1. In 1978, the Padres were 84-78. 2. Twenty years (Tanner 1977-85; Leyland 1986-96). 3. Twice -- 2005 and 2008. 4. The Los Angeles Lakers (1982-89). 5. Theo Fleury had 830 points for Calgary. 6. Four consecutive years (Oscar Pereiro, 2006; Alberto Contador, ‘07, ‘09; Carlos Sastre ‘08). 7. Nine birdies in a row. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Fine Italian Dining in Historic Georgetown. Open for Lunch or Dinner. Stop in for a romantic dinner for two or a family dining experience. 511 Rose Street Georgetown, CO (303) 569-2861
• Arapahoe Basin - OPENED Oct. 09, 2009 - 1 of 7 Lifts Open • Aspen Mountain November 26, 2009 • Beaver Creek November 25, 2009 • Breckenridge Ski Resort November 12, 2009 • Copper Mountain Ski Resort November 6, 2009 • Crested Butte Ski Area November 25, 2009
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• Keystone Ski Resort November 6, 2009
Georgetown December 5-6 and 12-13: 50th Annual Christmas Market - Georgetown. Roasted chestnuts, horse-drawn wagon rides. FREE entertainment, the St. Lucia Children’s Procession, Holiday Museum Tours, and hand-crafted goods provided by local artisans and craftsmen. Admission is FREE! December 12, 18, and 19: Christmas at Hamil House - Georgetown. Join us for a Christmas evening in classic Victorian style. Ticket price includes open bar, heavy hors d’oevres, entertainment, caroling with the Silver Plume Singers, traditional Tree Lighting ceremony, readings, wassail bowl and toasts, and general good cheer. Reservations Required. Call for details (303) 569-2840, or go to www. HistoricGeorgetown.org
• Loveland Ski Resort - OPENED Oct. 07, 2009 - 1 of 9 Lifts Open • Monarch Ski Area November 25, 2009 • Snowmass Mountain November 26, 2009 • Steamboat Ski Resort November 25, 2009 • Vail Ski Resort November 20, 2009 • Winter Park Ski Resort November 18, 2009
LEADVILLE October 17: Twin Lakes Winemaker Dinner - The First Annual Twin Lakes Winemaker Dinner. All ages. Demos start at 9:00 am. Dinner will be held at 6:00 pm. For more information or for reservations call 1-800-626-7812. November 21 - November 22: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair - Find handcrafted and mix media art items, holiday decor and more for sale at the Leadville Arts Coalition Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show on Friday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am 4:00 pm located at the National Mining Museum Conference Center. For more information contact Carter.Muse@gmail. com or call (719) 486-1314. To place your event in this section, send an email to Info@TidbitsOfDenver.com as far ahead of your event as possible.
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Page 4 Important Tips To Storing Your Golf Clubs This Winter Although there are some die-hard golf fanatics in Colorado, most of us pack away our clubs until the spring. You should start now to prepare for next year’s golfing season. The following tips will help keep your equipment organized and keep your golf equipment in great condition over the winter months for a quick and easy start to the spring golfing season. Check It Out Now is the best time to examine your equipment. If you wait until the spring, you will probably forget and get frustrated when you pack your clubs to head to the course and find something is wrong. Begin with your clubs. Check the grips which are one of the first things to wear out. Are they cracked? Are they shiny? Those are signs that they need to be replaced. You can replace them over the new few months. If you don’t play during the winter, it isn’t important for you to have your clubs on hand so go ahead and take them in to your favorite pro shop. If you do play over the winter you should call ahead and find out when the shop can get to your clubs. Make sure you tell them you are a winter player and when you will need your clubs back. You should get your clubs and accessories cleaned BEFORE packing them away. This will help prevent any discoloration issues. Make sure the club faces are clean, including each individual groove and check the spikes on your shoes and replace any damaged ones. Place your shoes in a golf shoe bag to protect them and keep your equipment organized. Inspect your clubs not only for dirt, but also check the grooves for wear. If the grooves
are dull and ill defined, you should consider another set of clubs. Worn grooves can affect the flight of the ball and the ability to hold the green. Check for any signs of rust on all of the clubs, dents and dings too. Wash them with warm, soapy water and dry them THOROUGHLY before storing them. If you don’t want to fix all of your golfing equipment right away, make a list of what needs to be prepared a get a few items done at a time over the winter. Check those repairs off on your list and keep the list on your calendar about one month before the beginning of the spring golf season. This will give you plenty of time to have all of your repairs done prior to play. Winter is also a great time to brush up on your golf skills by taking a few lessons. Storage Don’t just throw your clubs in the basement. Place your clean, dry and repaired clubs in a golf bag to keep everything together and protected. Stock up on end of season sales for tees, balls, gloves and more. If you ever travel with your clubs, you may be able to find a deal on travel bags. Remember to protect your clubs and use a quality bag while travelling.
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Where you store your clubs is just as important as how you store them. Keep your clubs upright and keep your bag in a closer or basement. Do NOT leave your clubs in an unheated garage, outside storage shed or unheated storage facility; the constant changes in temperature and humidity can damage your equipment. Keep your golf shoes, balls, tees, gloves, visor, and other accessories in a bag and store it with your golf bag. You are now ready for the new golfing season!
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