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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) 925-3721. 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.
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Mia’s Italian Bistro
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
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.
Stay, Play, Relax... Book a unique and unforgettable spa experience today. www.IndianHotSprings.com 302 Soda Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 989-6666 The Indian Hot Springs is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado; 32 miles west of Denver via I-70 to Idaho Springs exit.
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1. Detroit’s Placido Polanco set a majorleague record in 2007 for consecutive errorless games at second base. How many did he have? 2. Three New York Yankees have won the Rookie of the Year Award the same year they played for a World Series-winning team. Name two of them. 3. Name the last team to lead the NFL in total defense, rushing defense and passing defense in the same season. 4. When was the last time before Kansas’ Cole Aldrich in 2009 that a men’s basketball player had a triple-double in the NCAA Tournament? 5. Mike Sillinger holds the NHL record for most teams played for by one player. How many? 6. Name the first person to win all three Alpine skiing gold medals at a Winter Olympics. 7. Who was the last women’s golfer other than Annika Sorenstam to win two majors on the LPGA Tour in one season?
Answers 1. He set the mark at 144 games and went on to play a total of 186 games before making an error. 2. Gil McDougald (1951), Tom Tresh (‘62) and Derek Jeter (‘96). 3. The Philadelphia Eagles in 1991. 4. Dwyane Wade of Marquette in 2003. 5. Twelve teams. 6. Australian Toni Sailer in 1956. 7. Karrie Webb won the LPGA Championship and U.S. Women’s Open in 2001. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Other specialities include: Elk and Buffalo Burgers 612A 6th Street Fresh fish Georgetown CO Sandwiches (303) 569-2209 Salads Soups Catering Full bar and more! Available
Rocky Mountain Events
• 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 • Keystone Ski Resort November 6, 2009
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GEORGETOWN, IDAHO SPRINGS and SILVER PLUME November 14: Bighorn Sheep Festival - Georgetown
• Loveland Ski Resort - OPEN 2 of 9 Lifts Open • Monarch Ski Area November 25, 2009 • Snowmass Mountain November 26, 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! 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
• Steamboat Ski Resort November 25, 2009 • Vail Ski Resort November 20, 2009 • Winter Park Ski Resort November 18, 2009 • Wolf Creek Ski Area - OPEN 3 of 7 Lifts Open
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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Winterizing Your Camper or RV
Rocky Mountain Activity Guide heavy plastic bag or commerical cover. • Tune Up – Make sure you take care of all the little repairs that need to be done before you store your RV or camper for the winter. If you can’t get everything done before you need to store it, make a list of all the repairs you need to do and tape it to the frige or counter – some place you will see it in the spring.
Colorado has seen its first winter storm of the season and for many Camper and RV owners that means heading south to warmer climates or storing the rig for the winter months. Here are a few steps to take to make sure your camper is ready for its • Put a new box of baking soda in the frige winter hibernation: and one in the freezer, prop the door to each of these open to allow air circulation • Clean – take out everything your trailer and prevent mold. To help keep mice won’t need; clothes, linens, knickknacks away, place dryer sheets EVERYWHERE! and souvenirs you collected over the Beds, closets, floor, counters, cabinets, summer. Remove ALL Food! Do not overn – EVERYWHERE! leave ANYTHING that may spoil, rot, explode or might make a good meal • Seal all the openings to keep mice and for mice and other critters – that means other animals from making your RV their EVERYTHING! Dishes, pots and pans winter home. However, prop open a roof can stay as long as you have cleaned vent just a little bit and open a window a and dried them thoroughly. Don’t forget little to create a cross breeze. You can to clean the sinks, toilet, floors, counters, put a fine mesh, such as panty hose, over refrigerator, microwave, oven, etc. Use these openings to keep rodents out. a vinegar and water solution. Rethink • Some people like to keep the tires of storing your mattrresses in the RV or their camper or RV off the ground during camper – depending on where you will winter. You can do this by using wood or store it, it may be best to take them out Teflon pads. and store them in your home. • Don’t forget to give your RV or camper a • Infrastructure - Don’t forget about wash and wax; this prevents build up of the heater, water heater and other dirt which can harm the paint job. infrastructure. Check your owner’s manuual and follow the winterizing • If you can, store your camper or RV inside or covered. If you don’t have a covered instructions. This generally will mean storage facility available, consider to drain all the water; both hot and cold purchasing a cover for your camper or lines, turning off pilot lights and turning off RV. You can find these at your local RV propane at the source, disconnecting the sotre or on line. battery; if the weather will be severe, you may want to store it in your home, and Follow these steps, and the steps listed in cleaning the A/C and covering it with a your owner’s manual and your RV/Camper will rest comfortablly all winter long.
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