Archive for July, 2009

Jul
31

Please vote for the Vail Farmer’s Market!

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The Vail Farmers Market and Art Show could win a $5,000 prize as part of Love Your Farmers Market contest sponsored by Care2.com and LocalHarvest.org. Please vote for Vail Farmers Market and Art Show now: click here to vote

With a $5,000 donation, we could: Keep the market going! This year with the economy, we know our grants and funds will more than likely be less, and we would love to have the ability to ask for less to run the market.
All you have to do is VOTE- Please do!! We want the market to keep going for a long time!
But we need your help to win.
Please visit our contest page and vote for us – it’s free, it’s easy and every vote helps raise awareness of our farmers market and the need to support fresh, local food and small family farmers! The last day to vote is September 17, 2009.

Once you vote, PLEASE send this note on- ask your friends and family to vote for us. With your help we can spread the word about our farmers and artists market!
Thank you in advance for your vote and for supporting our market and our farmers.
Best Regards,
Angela Mueller
Vail Farmers Market Coordinator

P.S. This summer is a great time for us to raise awareness of local
farmers markets and family farms. Because of recent food scares and the economy, more and more people are seeking out local food and farmers markets. Please help Vail Farmers Market and Art Show win $5,000 to support our farms and our community!

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The Vail Golf Club offers lessons or clinics for all ages and skill levels. With beautiful summer weather and gorgeous views of the Gore Range, now is the perfect time to improve your skills or learn the game. Upcoming learning opportunities include:

Ladies’ Night Tonight, Social Golf Scramble, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursday, July 30
Vail Golf Club is offering a fun and social event for the ladies in the Valley. We will offer a free golf clinic, green fees, cart and food for $50. We will have a 6 p.m. shotgun start and you can either make your own foursome or we will pair you. The format is a scramble and following the event, the Happy Valley Grill will offer you a light meal included in your entry fee. Grab your girlfriends and have some fun on the golf course! This is limited to the first 36 women who sign up.

Art of Scoring, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2
This week’s clinic will cover preparation, shot choice, pre-shot routine, execution, post-shot routine and evaluation of play. Cost is $100 with a class size of three to five. Sign up must be accompanied by a credit card number and you must give 48 hours notice if you will not be attending. The class will include light snacks and beverages.

Vail Junior Golf Camp- Final Session
10 a.m. to Noon, Aug. 4-6: Ages 6 to 17
This is the final session for the First Tee of Eagle County Junior Golf Program for golfers between the ages of 6 and 17. Cost is $85 per child, per session.

Ladies’ Clinic, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6
This week’s clinic will cover equipment and also include a guest-speaker from an athletic club to help with the physical aspect of the game. Weekly Ladies’ Clinics are limited to 16 women and offer a variety of instruction including short and long game, equipment needs and course management. Cost is $25 per person for a 75 minute lesson. Happy Valley Grill offers participants $3 glasses of wine following the clinic.

Coors Coaching Hour, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6
This weekly program is limited to 25 people and includes unlimited range balls, two drink tickets and instruction from the Vail Golf Club professional staff.  No sign up is required.

Senior Clinics, 11 to noon, Thursday, Aug. 12
This week’s clinic will include information on fitness and flexibility and their role in the golf swing. Senior Clinics offer those ages 50 and older bi-monthly instruction. Next class will be July 16. Cost is $20 per person. Happy Valley Grill offers lunch entrees at 30 percent off to participants following the clinic and the Vail Golf Club pro shop offers 20 percent off of all merchandise to participants the day of the clinic.

League play, including senior, men’s and ladies’ is underway and takes place Wednesdays throughout the summer. The Sundowner League has been canceled for the season.

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Snowboard Swap & Sale August 7-9
It’s Back!!!  One Track Mind is pleased to announce the return of the epic Snowboard Swap & Sale to LionsHead Village August 7-9, 2009.

Time for new gear?  Drop off your old snowboard, boots, bindings, jackets, and pants between August 1-5th, fill out a consignment form, then leave the rest to us.  Earn up to 100% store credit!!!

And don’t miss the amazing deals at the biggest sale of the year….Save up to 70% on snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, casual wear, footwear, accessories and more from Nitro, 686, K2, Bonfire, Special Blend, Rome, Oakley, Ride, Salomon, and more.

Check out our exclusive 09-10 samples from Special Blend and Oakley with over 500 pieces to choose from as well as demo decks priced from $99.  And take an opportunity to chat with numerous industry reps who will be participating.

Don’t miss great prize giveaways including a 2009-2010 Vail/Beaver Creek Ski Pass, a Ride snowboard, Salomon snowboard boots, bindings, helmets, outerwear, and much more.  The sale begins at 10am on Friday, August 7th and continues through Sunday, August 9th.

For more information, call One Track Mind at 970-476-1397.

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Jul
31

2009 Burton Authorized Factory Snowboard Sale

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Save at this first annual Vail sale
It’s time to get your fix!!!  The 1st Annual Burton Authorized Factory Snowboard Sale comes to Burton in Arrabelle at Vail Square August 7-9, 2009.

Stop by this amazing blowout sale and save up to 70% on snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, casual wear, accessories, and footwear from the Burton, Analog, Anon, Gravis, and RED Helmets.  There will be thousands of 2010 samples to choose from, including new rocker decks, boots, binding and fresh outerwear. Also over 100 demo decks to choose from starting at $99; plus hundreds of new luggage items and backpacks on sale!

Don’t miss great prize giveaways including a 2009-2010 Vail/Beaver Creek Ski Pass, bindings, helmets, outerwear, and much more.  The sale begins at 10am on Friday, August 7th and continues through Sunday, August 9th.

For more information, call Burton at 970-477-5741.

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Ski sale to take place August 7-9 at Vail Sports
The annual Blizzard Ski Sale returns for another year in Lionshead Village to Vail Sports August 7-9, 2009.

Stop by the Vail Valley’s most aggressive sale on skis, boots, bindings, outerwear, casual wear, footwear, and accessories…Save up to 70% on gear for the whole family from Salomon, Rossignol, Patagonia, Quiksilver, K2, Marker, Volkl, Nordica, Tecnica, Spyder, Descente, Bogner, Postcard, Nils, The North Face, Obermeyer, and more!!!

Don’t miss great prize giveaways including a 2009-2010 Vail/Beaver Creek Ski Pass, skis, Descente jackets, bindings, helmets, outerwear, and much more.  The sale begins at 10am on Friday, August 7th and continues through Sunday, August 9th.

For more information, call Vail Sports at 970-476-3600, or you may also visit www.vailsports.com for additional details.

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Thursday September 3rd – Monday, September 7th 2009

This internationally acclaimed event features five days and nights of the world’s greatest jazz musicians – enjoy over twenty-four hours of music!

Hosted at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in Lionshead,the Vail Jazz Party brings together an extraordinary lineup of great jazz musicians in an intimate, cabaret-style setting. Watch the masters jam with the up and comers, and enjoy the spontaneous style of this one of a kind celebration of jazz.

Tickets
Vail Jazz Foundation Tickets and Information
Tickets to the Vail Jazz Party are $45/afternoon, $55/evening, $350 event pass and can be purchased through the Vail Jazz Foundation office at 970.479.6146, or 888-VAILJAM (824-5526).

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Welcome to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, your Colorado adventure playground! Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in historic Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the park is packed with fun and adventure for visitors of all ages. You’ll love all of the amazing and exciting activities we have to offer:

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Hotel Colorado Devereux Cup August 15-16, 2009
The sport of polo is one that dates back to early days of Glenwood Springs when polo enthusiast and Hotel Colorado financier, Walter B. Devereux, organized the first matches. Today the tradition continues. The 6th annual Devereux starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening when the public can meet players as well as enjoy food and drinks at the Hotel Colorado. The match begins on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at Stout Ranch in New Castle. Team Hotel Colorado will defend its title for the 6th year running. Hotel Colorado, 970-945-6511.

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The Town of Eagle presents this down-home family night out, complete with fantastic free music, kids activities, picnics and more. The series runs Thursday evenings throughout the summer at the Eagle Town Park in downtown Eagle.

With a brand new stage, updated playground and new restroom facilities, the Eagle Town Park is the perfect location for this series. Plan ahead for 2009 and make sure you take advantage of the best picnicking opportunity of the summer: Thursdays at ShowDown Town.

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Jul
31

Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek, Colorado

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September 5-6, 2009
11:00am-6:00pm

Beaver Creek’s annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin’ oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer, and wunderbar wurst! Enjoy live entertainment featuring Helmut Fricker and “Trachtenkappelle,” a visiting band from Beaver Creek’s Sister Resort – Lech Zurs, Austria. Also, don’t miss Super Diamond performing on Saturday and BeatleMania Live performing on Sunday. All free in the Beaver Creek Plaza!

Don’t forget to participate in the 3rd annual Oktoberfest Shuffle on September 5th. Walk, hike, or run over a 5 km or 10 km scenic trail on Beaver Creek Mountain. All proceeds of the race will go to benefit the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group.

Saturday, September 5

Entertainment
Beer Garden and Food Booths: 11:00am-6:00pm
Kids Fun Zone: 11:00am-4:00pm
Trachtenkapelle: 11:00am-12:15pm and 1:45pm-2:45pm
Helmut Fricker Band: 12:30-1:30pm and 3:00pm-4:00pm
Live Auction for trip to Lech, Austria: 4:00pm
Bavarian Costume Contest Judging: 4:10pm
Super Diamond: 4:30-6:00pm

Complimentary Culinary Demonstrations
12:00pm, 1:30pm & 3:00pm

Sunday, September 6

Entertainment
Beer Garden and Food Booths: 11:00am-6:00pm
Kids Fun Zone: 11:00am-4:00pm
Trachtenkapelle: 11:00am-12:15pm and 1:45pm-2:45pm
Helmut Fricker Band: 12:30-1:30pm, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Alpenhorn Contest: 2:00pm
BeatleMania Live: 4:30-6:00pm

Complimentary Culinary Demonstrations
12:00pm, 1:30pm & 3:00pm
For more information, please call the Beaver Creek Information Office at (970) 754-4636.

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