By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Nothing says “winter warm-up” like a hearty bowl of chili with your neighbors. The High Country Auxiliary annual Chili Dinner and Silent Auction takes place Saturday March 7 from 5-8 p.m. For only $8 for adults and $4 for kids under 12, three types of chili are offered: white chicken, … Continue reading
Stagestop Market owner celebrates first year success, upgrades
By Jennifer Pund LYONS After a year of ups and downs, Stagestop Market and Café owner Megan Riley is back to doing what she enjoys most: nourishing people with goodies baked with love. Stop in the Rollinsville store daily in March, leading up to the official anniversary on March 29, from 6 a.m. to 4 … Continue reading
Mid County Liquor celebrates 10 years
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Ten years ago this March, Jan Petersen opened Mid County Liquor in Gilpin County. With raffles, discounts for everyone, and new services beginning, March 7 is a big day. She has seen many changes over the years and has her sights and plans set toward the next ten. Stop in, … Continue reading
March 2015 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
March 2 Practicing Medicine in a Mountain Village Estes Park Museum’s “Meet Me @ The Museum” event, March 2, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., explores the life of Dr. Jacob O. Mall facilitated by Director and Curator Derek Fortini. It features a 1981 interview with Mall when, at age 79, he reminisced about the changes he’d seen … Continue reading
Music Calendar March 2015
March 1 • The Prairie Scholars – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Mornings: David Coile – Stone Cup/Rise and Shine Bistro (LY) • Jon Pickett – Rock Inn (EP) March 4 • Cosy Sheridan – Gold Hill Store & Café (GH) • Greek Glendi – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) March 5 … Continue reading
Arts Calendar March 2015
Classical Music March 1 • Estes Park Music Festival: Piano Prodigy from Kruger Studio – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) March 8 • Estes Park Music Festival: Seicento Baroque Ensemble – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) March 14 • Peak to Peak Concert Series No. 7 w/The RagRats – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar March 2015
Festivals/Special Events March 1 • Estes Park Bridal Crawl – Estes Park Resort (EP) March 6 • Skatin’ to the 80s Free Family Skate Party – YMCA of the Rockies Longhouse Building (EP) March 7 • High Country Auxiliary Chili Dinner & Silent Auction – Gilpin Community Center (BH) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Casino … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar March 2015
March 2 • Golden Gang Dinner – River Church (LY) March 3 • Tacos & Tequila Specials, Ladies Night – Wild Mountain Smokehouse (NED) • Soup Night – Old Gallery Cabin (AP) • Rotary Club of Estes Park First Tuesday Lunch – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) March 4 • Wine & Words – Happy … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park’s centennial year programs continue
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into March. Spring into celebrating with us by attending these fun events: · March 5: One Park, Many Perspectives: An Exploration of Rocky Mountain National Park at its Centenary Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder in the fields … Continue reading
Spring welcomes snowventures and warm weather fun in Colorado
DENVER – As spring begins to blossom in Colorado, locals are gearing up for a fresh selection of springtime activities. While March is known as the snowiest and one of the best months for skiing and snowboarding in Colorado’s high country, lower elevations can be warm and sunny for those who are gearing up for … Continue reading