Summer Happenings 2011

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Centennial Village Museum: New in 2011—miniature farm animals on site, pony rides monthly, hands-on Centennial Saturday activities, cowboy and cattle drives living history, historic games, beautiful gardens and 30+ buildings to tour. Open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday through September. www.centennialvillagemuseum.com

UNC Summer Conferences- UNC offers many varied conferences, clinics and camps during the summer. For more information check out the following websites: For Sport camps, see www.uncbears.com/information/camps/index For Nike Swim camps, see www.ussportscamps.com/swimming/ For Nike Tennis camps, see http://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/ For general information, see http://www.unccamps.com/ Universal Cheer & Dance Camps http://uca.varsity.com/ NCA & NDA Camps http://www.nationalspirit.com/ ALL SUMMER/FALL – Poudre River Trail, daily dawn to dusk, Greeley to Windsor, (970)336-4044, www.poudretrail.org

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MAY 14,21,28 – Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot, 7:30am-noon, (970)350-9783, www.greeleygov.com/fm. MAY 19 – Historic Preservation Month Reception, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 4:30pm, (970)350-9222, www.greeleygov.com/historicpreservation, FREE. MAY 21 – Rev Limit Supercross, Island Grove Park, (970)396-1432. MAY 23-AUG 12 – Summer Day Camp, City of Evans Recreation, M-F 7:30am-5:30pm, (970)475-1125, www.cityofevans.org, $ varied based on session. MAY 26 – Greeley Historic Preservation Lunch ‘n Learn, The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Greeley Freight Station Museum, 12-1pm, (970)350-9222, www.greeleygov.com/historicpreservation, FREE. MAY 28 - 2nd Anniversary Celebration, Greeley Freight Station Museum, 10am-4pm, (970)392-2934, www.gfsm.org.

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Greeley’s favorite summer event features seasonal farm-fresh produce, European-style breads, meats, flowers, handcrafts and more. The Market accepts EBT and debit cards. 902 7th Avenue. Saturdays May 14th to October 29th - 7:30 to noon; Wednesdays July 6th to September 28th - 3 to 6 pm. 350-9783 or www.greeleygov.com/fm.

Summer Happenings information is subject to change - Please confirm with the venue.

Greeley Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau 970.352.3567 • 1.800.449.3866 • www.greeleycvb.com ADDRESSES AND MAP INSIDE!

EVERY SATURDAY – Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot, 7:30am-noon, (970)350-9783, www.greeleygov.com/fm, Free admission. JUNE 3 – Relay For Life of Weld County, Island Grove Park, 3pm-8am, (970)350-5024, www.weldrelay.org. JUNE 3 – First Friday: A Night of Art, 5-8pm, (970)356-6775, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE. Art exhibits, artist receptions, live demonstrations, and more at various downtown venues.

JUNE 4 – Kersey All Town Garage Sale, Town of Kersey, 7am-3pm, (970)352-8688, www.townofkersey.org, FREE. JUNE 4 – Fishing Derby/Outdoor Skills Day, 8am-Noon, Sanborn Park, (970)350-9548, FREE. JUNE 4 – Ars Poetica, a Writers’ Group, Your Place Coffee Shop, 7pm, (970)506-8622, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. JUNE 4 – Johnstown BBQ Day, Town of Johnstown, (970)371-5628, www.johnstownbbqday.com. JUNE 6 – Greeley Historic Preservation Walking Tour, What is Special About Downtown?, starting location: gazebo in Lincoln Park, 7pm, (970)350-9222, www.greeleygov.com/historicpreservation, FREE. JUNE 6 – Teen Wii Gaming, Farr Library, 4-6pm, (970)506-8500, www.MyLibrary.us, Free. JUNE 6-9 - College for Kids (Week 1), Aims Community College, 8am-4pm, (970)339-6318, www.aims.ced, $175. JUNE 6,13,20,27 - Marvelous Monday (children), Centennial Park Library, 6:30-7:30pm, (970)506-8617, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. JUNE 7 – Page-to-Screen Film Discussion Group, Centennial Park Library, 5:30pm, (970)506-8622, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. JUNE 8 - Outdoor Sports Adventures, Farr Library, 10:30-11am and 1:30-2pm, (970)506-8500, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. JUNE 8-12 – Rocky Mountain Senior Games, Greeley Senior Activity Center, 6am–5pm, (970)350-9433, www.rmseniorgames.com. JUNE 9,10,11 - UNC Little Theatre of the Rockies, One For My Baby-A Sinatra Songbook, Langworthy Theatre, 7:30pm, $9-$19. One of the premier Blues Festivals in the country takes place the second weekend in June. Friday enjoy Free live music on the 9th St. plaza followed by bands in many venues. Saturday headliners Robert Randolph, North Mississippi Allstars, Coco Montoya and many more at Island Grove Park. Kids 12 and under free JUNE 10 – Friday Fest: Blues Jam Kick Off, live music from Erica Brown, 9th Street Plaza, 5–8pm, (970)356-6775, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE. Food vendors, beer garden.

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SEPTEMBER 17 – 100th Anniversary Celebration of the marking of the Fort St. Vrain Monument, (970)660-5045.

SEPTEMBER 9-11 – Trapper Days, Ft. Lupton, (303)857-4474, www.trappersday.com.

SEPTEMBER 18 – My Favorite Bands, Lincoln Park, 2-10 pm, (970)545-1765, www.myspace.com/mfbfest, $10. Outdoor music festival featuring the best bands in Colorado. SEPTEMBER 19 – Greeley Historic Preservation Walking Tour: Sunrise Neighborhood, starting location: NE corner of Sunrise Park, 5:30pm, (970)350-9222, www.greeleygov. com/historicpreservation, FREE.

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SEPTEMBER 10 – EvansFest, Riverside Park in Evans, 11am-3pm, (970)475-1125, www.cityofevans.org, FREE.

Places of Interest in the City of Greeley

SEPTEMBER 24 – Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?, Union Colony Civic Center, 7:30pm, (970)356-5000, www.GreeleyPhilharmonic.com, $5.00-$38.00.

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SEPTEMBER 9-19 – Senior Ottawa Trip, City of Evans Recreation, (970)475-1131, www.cityofevans.org, $1,065.

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SEPTEMBER 23-24 – Oktoberfest, Lincoln Park, Fri 5-10pm, Sat 11am–7pm, (970)356-6775, www.greeleydowntown. com, FREE. Beer Brats, polka, children’s area, German dancers and craft vendors.

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Join the GPO as our annual fundraiser transforms into a bigger and more exciting event, now called “A Symphony of Spirits”. In addition to wine-tasting, you will have the opportunity to sample micro-brews and spirits, take part in a live auction and silent auction while enjoying music performed by featured GPO musicians.

SEPTEMBER 9 – Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, A Symphony of Spirits, Zoe’s, 6-9pm, (970)3566406, www.GreeleyPhilharmonic.com, $45.00.


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