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In the straits of Mackinac, MI, there is a small island where fudge factories abound. The fudge factories produce their candy the old fashioned way, with large handmade copper kettles, and long wooden paddles. The fudge is cooked and then poured onto solid marble tables, worked across the surface to cool the fudge, and to give it a nice smooth texture. Georgetown Valley Candy Company was founded in 1979 as a franchise of the Fort Candy Factory in Mackinac, MI. Shortly thereafter, it was purchased by Tom and Marty Macarthur. The Macarthur’s owned the business for six years, and in 1985, they sold the store to Nina and Rube Goeringer. The Goeringer’s incorporated their new purchase as Aspen Park Candies. Through hard work, and a passion for their work the business has grown. The Factory is now very well known for its homemade candy, ice-cream, and old fashion appeal. Repeat customers come to see and smell the candy being made. After years of explaining the candy factory has no ties with Michigan, the time came for the business to evolve into Georgetown Valley Candy Company. Regardless of the company’s evolution, its dedication to quality and hand crafted products will never change.
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.)
Our enclosed, heated coaches make winding through the snow covered Rockies a unique experience this winter. Visit our web site for schedule and pricing information www.GeorgetownLoopRR.com
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Rocky Mountain Events MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Holiday Markets - Celebrate the Holiday Season! Many towns throughout the front range are hosting Holiday/Christmas markets for your shopping pleasure. Visit such places as Breckenridge, Georgetown, Aspen, Idaho Springs, Black Hawk and Central City, Leadville and more!
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 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! December 5 - December 6: Tommyknocker Holidays - Gilpin County’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Teller House in Central City. FREE!
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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! 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! January 10 - Ullr Fest Skating Party; C West Ice Arena. $5 - includes skate rental. Pizza and soda additional fee. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. January 11 - Ullr Fest Nordic Party; Gold Run Nordic Center. Half price ski and snow shoe rental. 5:00 - 8:30 pm. A reception of light fare and cash bar. The 2010 Ullr King and Queen are crowned followed by a cross country ski or snow shoe (beginner level ability) out to the bon fire. January 13 - Ullympics; 8:00 - 8:00 pm at Carter Park. Participation is FREE. Co-ed teams of 4 compete in the retro ski relay, the group ski race, and the frying pan toss!!! After party follows at a yet to be determined Breckenridge pub.
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For over 100 years we have been providing accommodations, hot baths and meals to our guests.
Romantic get-aways for couples, or skiers that want a centralized location and have the benefits of the hot springs. Hot springs enthusiasts enjoy the water that has been rated among the top 10 springs in the world.
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1. When was the last time before 2007-08 that the Chicago Cubs won back-to-back division titles? 2. Who was the first player chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1997 expansion draft? 3. When was the last time before 2008 (Arizona State) that a Division I college football team tallied four defensive touchdowns in a game? 4. In 2008, the Denver Nuggets tallied 168 points in a game. When was the last time an NBA team had that many points in a regulation game? 5. How many 40-goal seasons had Marian Hossa tallied entering the 2009-10 NHL campaign? 6. In 2008, Chris Barnes became the third bowler to win both the PBA Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year awards in his career. Name either of the other two to do it. 7. Name the only filly in the Kentucky Derby between 1945 and 1980. Answers 1. It was 1907-08. 2. Pitcher Brian Anderson. 3. The University of Houston did it in 1987. 4. Phoenix had 173 points in a game in 1990. 5. Three, with a high of 45 goals for Ottawa in 2002-03. 6. Mike Aulby and Tommy Jones. 7. Silver Spoon finished fifth in 1959. (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 - OPEN 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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GEORGETOWN, IDAHO SPRINGS and SILVER PLUME November 14: Bighorn Sheep Festival - Georgetown
• Keystone Ski Resort November 6, 2009 • Loveland Ski Resort - OPEN 1 of 9 Lifts Open • Monarch Ski Area November 25, 2009
November 28: John Denver Letter Day and Tree Lighting Ceremony 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!
• Snowmass Mountain November 26, 2009 • Steamboat Ski Resort November 25, 2009 • Vail Ski Resort November 20, 2009 • Winter Park Ski Resort November 18, 2009
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
LEADVILLE 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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Winter Driving Tips Part 2
Driving in winter, especially on mountain roads, takes a little extra effort on the part of each driver. Keep control of your car this winter with these tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation:
icer may be wet and slippery. It’s important to watch your speed, particularly around curves and in canyons. Stuck or Stranded? - If you get stuck on a snowy road, or your car slides off the road, the following guidelines will help you decide what course of action to take:
Advice From Experts - Colorado’s winter 1. If the road ahead is clear and your car can be dug out, use your shovel and traction driving experts are the Department of mat or sand to free the vehicle. Ease the Transportation maintenance professionals vehicle out gently and steadily to avoid who patrol and clear the highways. They spinning the tires. offer the following tips and advice based on their years of experience: 2. If the road ahead is not clear or you slid off the road, and there is no shelter in 1. Slow down in winter driving conditions. sight, you are stranded. Do not leave your Most accidents are caused by driving too vehicle – it is your only certain source of fast for conditions. shelter. Be sure the vehicle exhaust is 2. Use your low-beam headlights in bad clear of snow and keep a window slightly weather, especially where snow is falling open for ventilation. Run the vehicle only heavily or blowing. a few minutes at a time in order to stay 3. Don’t use your cruise control in slippery warm. road conditions. 3. Dress in layers for warmth and cover your 4. Remove ice and snow from windows, entire body with a blanket or sleeping bag. mirrors, and vehicle lights, both front and If there are two or more persons, huddle rear, as often as necessary. together for warmth. 5. No matter how far you are driving and 4. If you are stranded, do not panic. CDOT no matter what the weather conditions, maintenance crews will be working to always wear your seat belts. open the highways and look for stranded 6. Leave extra room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you in poor visibility and slippery conditions.
motorists. If you are stranded on a secondary or backcountry road, remain in the shelter of your vehicle until the storm passes so that you can be spotted or can proceed safely on foot.
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7. Your safest place in bad weather is a safe distance behind a snowplow, where you will find the clearest road and the best BE PREPARED FOR WINTER - Carry a traction. blanket - or two in your car. Don’t forget to 8. If possible, avoid driving at all in bad carry a few other things you might need if you weather conditions. Stay home until the get stranded: ice scraper, small, collapsible shovel, gloves, scarf, wool socks, sweatshirt, weather improves and the roads clear. 9. A road that has been treated with liquid de- and phone battery charger.
ALL SEASON MOUNTAIN RETREATS For summer fun in the sun or riding in the snow, take your pick of three marvelous mountain retreats: Copper Mountain Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bath premium corner unit in Tucker Mountain Lodge. For more details, go to www.urbo.com and enter 139161 at the prompt. Breckenridge - Blue River 3.5 miles south of Brekenridge. Choose one or both of the following: A-Frame 30 skylights illuminate the amazing aspen decor of this totally remodeled A-Frame that sleeps six comfortably, wood burning stove, whirlpool bath tub, washer and dryer, 1 1/2 baths. Cabin by the River Charming 450 square foot remodeled fishing cabin with fantastic Blue River views out the kitchen windows. Wood burning fireplace, whirlpool bath tub. Sleeps 6 in the 2 bedrooms with queen beds and a king size futon in the living room.
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