Local Events
NOTE: All events that are posted, could change without notice, might be cancellation, change of dates, or times, so please call ahead to the event your interested in, to make sure its still on or no changes happening And its best to look into details, if not sure if event is Free or not. The post sent to me may not always say it.
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January 25th
The Brian Grace Band at The Corona's at Freshwater -at 5 PM – 8 PM, The Corona's at Freshwater, 52 S 8th St, Guffey, CO. (719) 689-0518 Let's hope the snow stays away this time!
January 26th
WIld Bill Outlaws-at 1 PM – 4 PM, Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill, 4651 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO. (303) 674-1564 The Wild Bill Outlaws is a high energy acoustic rock band that plays all your favorite Classic Rock & Blues songs along with some of today’s hits
January 26th
Open Mic Sundays-at 1 PM – 4 PM, Page Turner Bookstore & Coffee Bar, 25797 Conifer Rd, Conifer, CO. (303) 838-4096 Every last Sunday of the month, Page Turner and EP Archer are hosting an Open Mic & Jam! Express yourself & all that jazz! We will provide: PA, Instrument input, Amplifier, 2 microphones, Keyboard. If you are able, please consider giving a $5 donation in gratitude for EP Archer to be able to help us at Page Turner to put this fabulous music event on! Come in by 12:55 to sign up, or email us at the day of the event. Feel free to reach out for more information as well! Can’t wait to be immersed in our talented community!
January 30th
Workshops are open to any small business or anyone just wanting to be more efficient in any promotional efforts that may involve Facebook. The first workshop will focus on effective ways to utilize Facebook. January 30. Fairplay Community Center 8:30-10:30 am. See attached flyer for more info. $15. The next workshop will focus on Instagram. February 27. Fairplay Community Center 8:30-10:30 am. $15. Please pre-register online at www.CentralSBDC.org / “what we do” / workshops In addition to the workshops, you can arrange for a FREE one-on-one private consultation with a business specialist via the SBDC. Check out their website for more information. Let us know if you have any questions. This is a very exciting opportunity for our creatives and small businesses. Park County Creative Alliance www.parkcreates.org
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February 1st
Introduction to Ice Fishing at Staunton State Park- 12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO. (303) 816-0912 Have you ever wanted to try ice fishing but did not know where to start? Are you new to ice fishing and looking for some tips to help you catch more fish? Then, this is the class for you! Space is limited so register today. All fishing equipment will be provided or bring your gear and we will help you get it set up. All anglers 16 years old and older must have a valid fishing license. Licenses cannot be sold at the lake, but can be purchased at the nearby Park Office. All vehicles are required to have a valid State Park Pass upon entry to park. Register now: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view ... BnlfhFBwao
February 2nd
Women's snowshoe adventure hike-at 10 AM – 2 PM, Kenosha Pass
Join this epic, women's only snowshoe adventure in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with Life's 2 Short Fitness and Switchback Chics! The Kenosha pass hike is one of our more scenic and milder hikes appropriate for all levels. The trail will take us winding through tall ancient aspen groves and opens up to an expansive view of the south park valley and towering snow capped Mosquito mountain range. Don't miss this opportunity to explore part of the famed Colorado trail during the wintertime! After the hike join us at Colorado's Best Beers for happy hour pricing apps and brews!
Fee includes: - Snowshoe + pole rentals - Carpool coordination - Pre-hike clinic
- Resources* + photo digital photo album
We kick off each with a short clinic where we will discuss:
- Techniques for snowshoeing in all types of conditions and terrain
- How to efficiently use your poles
- How to asses terrain and avalanche safety * Resources include:
- Info on what type of snowshoes you need (size, fit and for different types of terrain)
- What to wear/pack (checklist prior to hike)
- Recommendations for the best places to go on your own
Your guides: Our leaders have years of backcountry winter hiking and mountaineering experience and are certified in Wilderness First Aid and Avalanche Awareness/safety and rescue Each hike will have 1-2 trailblazers, women who have experience snowshoeing who will help set different pace groups to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all levels!
No refunds! As these events are wildly popular and sell out quickly we cannot allow refunds after 1/28 for any reason. If weather or conditions prevent us for hosting this event, we will offer one make-up date to transfer your ticket TBA. -----> L2S members get a big discount on all special events! Learn more about membership, perks and how to support and join our amazing community: http://lifes2shortfitness.com/community/
February 2nd
VFW Post 8661 Breakfast-at 7:30 am - 11:30 am, Shawnee Community Center, 57 CR 64 Shawnee,CO.(719) 836-4289 Please join us at the Shawnee Community Center on HWY 285 South appoximately 4 miles from Bailey. all you can eat breakfast . Adults: $9.00 each; Children 7-12: $5.00; Children Under 7: FREE. Public Welcome - See you there!
February 7th
Comes A Time-at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Blackbird Cafe and Tavern, 25940 CO-74, Evergreen, CO. (303) 658-0309 We had so much fun at our Jerry G Tribute we decided to do it again! Ann Dam, Mark Hutchinson, Dan Mennitt & Scooter Vineburgh
Playing songs of The Grateful dead and Jerry Garcia along with some tasty originals
February 7th - March 1st
FROZEN JR. @ The Venue Theatre-The Venue Theatre, 27132 Main St, Conifer, CO.
(303) 838-0331. Every Friday & Saturday in February, starting Feb 7 @ 7 pm. Matinees on Saturday, Feb 15 @ 3 pm & Sunday, March 1 @ 2 pm. ABOUT THE SHOW The story centers on the relationship between two sisters who are princesses, Elsa and Anna. Elsa has magical powers to freeze objects and people, which she does not know how to control. After inheriting the throne, Elsa flees, inadvertently causes the kingdom to become frozen in an eternal winter, and nearly kills her sister. She must sacrifice and show true love to save the day. ? Tickets available at http://www.thevenuetheatre.com!
February 8th
Bailey CO RMEF Banquet-at 5 PM – 9 PM, Tomahawk Ranch, 2113 County Road 43, Bailey, CO. (303) 838-5407 Join us for a fun filled evening and help support Colorado's Elk Herd and other wildlife. For tickets: https://events.rmef.org/shop/baileyco?f ... 61oSyuI7aw
February 9th
Ice Skating & Ice Fishing Contest-at 12 PM – 3 PM, Elk Creek Highlands Property Owners Association, 86 Elk Creek Drive, Bailey, CO. SKATE THE LAKE & ICE FISHING CONTEST
Come join us for skating and fishing and enjoy hot drinks by the fire pit! Don't have skates for kids but they want to try skating, we'll some kids skates for kids to use kids shoe size 13-4. Don't have an auger to drill a hole in ice, no worries we'll have holes drilled. Just bring your pole and fishing supplies. Ice fishing prizes, Person to catch the most fish
Person to catch the BIGGEST fish. This particular event only gives an email address to contact them by: nechpoa80421@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/554077315323066/permalink/560880037976127/
February 13th
Brews & Tunes-at 6 PM – 9 PM, Snowpack Taproom & Kitchen, 11863 Springs Road #210, Conifer, CO. (720) 924-1110. $25 gets you a beer and pro tune by the crew at Outbound Mountain Gear. Included in the price is a wax, edge, and free beer! The party is free!
OMG has over 35 years combined experience in the ski industry and are here to give your skis and boards the care they need! Each tune enters you into a raffle at the end of the season where you could win one of 4 prizes with the Grand Prize being a Weston Splitboard!!!
Get your tickets at the bar inside Snowpack Taproom on the night of the event.
February 13th
Annual Guffey Community Charter School Pie Palooza-at 4 pm-7 pm, 1459 Main St, Guffey, CO. (719) 689-2093. The Pie Palooza will consists of a pie contest, pie auction, Entertainment will be provided by our talented Guffey School students who are performing a melodrama and of course pie sampling. Pie makers can enter their pies in the contest, the auction or both, there are 4 categories: fruit, savory, cream or other., Check the schools
February 14th
Valentine's Dinner-at 4 PM – 9 PM, Salado, 456 Front Street, Fairplay, CO. (719) 836-7031
Join us for a lovely evening of food, drinks and live Harp music with Maryanne Rozzi. Bring your friends and loved ones. Reservations recommended as space is limited.
February 14th
Romantic evening-at 7 PM – 10 PM, The Well at Bradford Junction, 27051 Barkley Rd,
Conifer, CO.(303) 838-0444 Have a romantic evening listening to Gene on vocals and piano.
February 14th
Valentine's Day at The Wild Game-at 5 PM – 10 PM, The Wild Game Evergreen, 1204 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO. (720) 630-8888 Game love love and have planned the perfect night for you and your significant other to come, eat, drink, and dance to the tunes of local favorite Sugar Ridge! VIP Seating for dinner in the Fireside Dining Room will be between 5:00-5:30
Seating opens to Package 1 guests 5:30-6:00 Couples Dance Swing Lessons 7:00-8:00 We have two packages available for purchase ahead of time! More details and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines ... 073mbIzp58
February 15th
Coffeehouse -at 7 - 10:30 pm,Open mic at Shawnee Community Center, 57 CR 64 Shawnee,CO. Acoustic or amplified folk music, country, blues, rock, classical, poetry, theatrical skits and even dance are welcome. Arrive at 6:30 pm to sign up to perform. Give Peter info for cue card for MC. One rule only and it is The Prime Directive:You must tune your instrument! For more info contact Peter Yellen at 303-775-1907
February 15th
Get Sauced! Italian Dinner -Alma Town Hall (North Room) 59 Buckskin St, Alma, CO. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Support the Alma Foundation 719.836.2712
February 16th
Mad Dog Blues Duo at Mad Jack's in Bailey-at 4 PM – 7 PM, Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery
23 Main St, Bailey, CO. (303) 816-2337 Mad Dog Friedman starting playing music professionally in the 1970's in Bailey's own King Comfort band.
February 16th
American Legion Post 172 Monthly Breakfast-8 am-11 am, 601 Clark Street, Fairplay, CO.
$12.00 all you can eat, $6.00 for kids ages 6 to 12 years old, Free for kids 5 years or
younger. Full bar available with $4.00 mimosas and made to order well Bloody Maty's,
spicy hot or not. (719) 836-2720
February 20th
BINGO! -Alma Town Hall (North Room) 59 Buckskin St, Alma, CO. Come down and support the Alma Foundation’s scholarship fund! Community potluck is at 6:00. Bingo starts at 7:00. $10 for 10 games. 719.836.2712
February 22nd
Abominable Winter Obstacle run-Race Location:Camp Como, 11117 Pine, Como, CO. Situated in Como, Colorado at over 10,000 feet, the Abominable winter adventure run is a unique way to get your obstacle course fix this winter. This 4 mile obstacle course includes snow tunnels, high walls to climb over, a log carry, lots of steep hills and even a sledding section, but watch out for the Yeti in the woods! For more details and sign up go to:
http://www.abominablerun.com/adventure-run/
February 22nd
Mountain Mardi Gras-at the American Legion,601 Clark Street, Fairplay,CO.
Will be having Authentic Cajun Cuisine, Cash Bar (hurricanes), Costume Contest (prizes), (Crowning of the Mardi Gras King & Queen, Dancing, Beads, Tarot Card Reading, Face Painting & More.. Will also have music by DJ Trizz. Recommend buying tickets in advance, sold out last year, which is $20, you can buy tickets at the Town Hall, 901 Main Street or call
719-836-2622. This event benefits: Fairplay American Legion post #172, the Boys &
Girls Club of the High Rockies & Rocky Mountain Rural Health, South Park Food Bank.
February 22nd
BTC Fundraiser: join the movement and birth of new theatre-at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Aspen Creek Cellars, Bailey, CO. (303) 816-5504 Be a part of the birth of a professional theatre. Help Bailey Theatre Company (BTC) come to life! An evening of scenes read by professional actors to inspire and engage you and show you what is possible. Help bring a new theatre and non-profit to the Bailey area. Come enjoy dinner & professional reading of 3 scenes by actors Rhianna DeVries and Erik Fellenstein under the direction of Artistic Director Ina Marlowe. This is an exclusive offer for those who want to help be founders of this movement. Seating and parking extremely limited! Get your tickets here! http://bit.ly/39Z0WxM
Dinner included in your ticket--info on this coming soon from Aspen Peak Cellars. Drinks are cash bar. Follow us and them for more information!
February 23rd
Open Mic-at 1:00 PM, Page Turner Bookstore & Coffee Bar, 25797 Conifer Rd, Conifer, CO. (303) 838-4096 Page Turner and EP Archer are hosting an Open Mic & Jam! Express yourself & all that jazz! Singer-songwriters, Poets and Improvisors are encouraged to collaborate. We will provide:PA, Instrument input, Amplifier,2 microphones, Keyboard. If you are able, please consider giving a $5 donation in gratitude for EP Archer to be able to help us at Page Turner to put this fabulous music event on! Come in by 12:55 to sign up, or email us at lisaspageturner@gmail.com
the day of the event. Feel free to reach out for more information as well! Can’t wait to be immersed in our talented community!
February 27th
Rocky Mountain Wood Panel at Snowpack Taproom-at 6:30 PM – 9 PM, Snowpack Taproom & Kitchen 11863 Springs Road #210, Conifer, CO. (720) 924-1110 Don't miss this brand new class with these beautiful wood panels!! They are so much fun to paint on and will look absolutely amazing on your wall! Our instructor will walk you through step by step while you enjoy awesome Crazy Mountain craft beer! Simply paint, sip, relax.repeat! $50 includes all painting materials, a preassembled and stained wood panel (roughly 17""x21"") with back frame for
hanging, step by step instruction AND one beverage! Sorry - NO promotional gift certificates or discounts are valid for this class. *Use the Group ID or Notes Section to let us know if you are joining a friend or a group! https://app.getoccasion.com/xp/PTBTkqS6 ... e=facebook
February 27th
Workshops are open to any small business or anyone just wanting to be more efficient in any promotional efforts that may involve Facebook-The first workshop will focus on effective ways to utilize Facebook. January 30. Fairplay Community Center 8:30-10:30 am. See attached flyer for more info. $15. The next workshop will focus on Instagram. February 27. Fairplay Community Center 8:30-10:30 am. $15. Please pre-register online at www.CentralSBDC.org / “what we do” / workshops In addition to the workshops, you can arrange for a FREE one-on-one private consultation with a business specialist via the SBDC. Check out their website for more information. Let us know if you have any questions. This is a very exciting opportunity for our creatives and small businesses. Park County Creative Alliance www.parkcreates.org
parkcountycreativealliance@gmail.com
February 29th
LEE & Co. Acoustic Trio LIVE-at 2 PM – 5 PM, The Well at Bradford Junction, 27051 Barkley Rd, Conifer,CO. (303) 838-0444. Will be playing Rockabilly & Old Time Rock'N'Roll, the music from the beginning of the Rock'N'Roll era through the 1960’s and 70’s with a few more contemporary songs thrown in.
February 29th
Chili Cook Off-5-8 pm, South Park Brewery, 297 1/2 US Hwy 285, Fairplay, CO.
(719) 836-1932. Admission to enjoy great chili $7, age 11 and up, $3, 10 & under,
$__ seniors. Should be great music, and a silent auction too. Drinks be extra.