UPCOMING EVENTS

32nd 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest

January 24, 2020

The 32nd 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest is coming up! This annual tournament brings people from all over the country to Granby, CO for a weekend full of fishing, fun, and prizes! For more information and to register, head over to granbychamber.com/fish and follow us on Facebook at @3lakesicefishing for updates.

32nd 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest

January 24, 2020

The 32nd 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest is coming up! This annual tournament brings people from all over the country to Granby, CO for a weekend full of fishing, fun, and prizes! For more information and to register, head over to granbychamber.com/fish and follow us on Facebook at @3lakesicefishing for updates.

32nd 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest

January 24, 2020

The 32nd 3 Lakes Ice Fishing Contest is coming up! This annual tournament brings people from all over the country to Granby, CO for a weekend full of fishing, fun, and prizes! For more information and to register, head over to granbychamber.com/fish and follow us on Facebook at @3lakesicefishing for updates.

Grand Lake's Winter Carnival

February 01, 2020

This family friendly event is a day jam packed with events for cowboys of every age! Fireworks over Grand Lake will go off at 8pm and are best viewed from the Cowboy Ball at Pancho & Leftys Check out the events all over town: Tea Pot Curling Snowman Contest Snow Golf Parade Snow Sculpture Contest Sled Pulling Human Bowling Masquerade Ball Fireworks over Grand Lake

Grand Lake's Winter Carnival

February 01, 2020

This family friendly event is a day jam packed with events for cowboys of every age! Fireworks over Grand Lake will go off at 8pm and are best viewed from the Cowboy Ball at Pancho & Leftys Check out the events all over town: Tea Pot Curling Snowman Contest Snow Golf Parade Snow Sculpture Contest Sled Pulling Human Bowling Masquerade Ball Fireworks over Grand Lake

Seventh Annual Ranch2Ranch XC Ski Trek Fest

February 08, 2020

Join Grand Nordic for a 12 km cross-country point-to-point ski trek from Snow Mountain Ranch to Granby Ranch via the Fraser to Granby Trail. Shuttle bus available. Fully supported with aid stations. Great for classic, skate, back-country skiers and snowshoers. BBQ lunch included. Want to challenge yourself? Ski the course out and back! Visit http://www.grandnordic.org or call 970-887-0547 for more info.

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Hanzhi Wang - Grand Concert Series

February 14, 2020

Bring your sweetheart, friends and family to this special Valentines presentation of an exceptional musical event. Hanzhi Wang was the first classical accordionist to win Young Concert Artists International competition and has been described as "a captivating stage presence". Hanzhi Wang was a resident artist at Bravo Vail, 2018-2019. Concert followed by catered party with wine and chocolate.

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The Latigo Ranch Dinner Club

November 08, 2019

This spectacular series of fine-dining events is entering its fourth year, and can be found at the award winning guest ranch just 30 minutes from Kremmling. The historic log lodge is inviting with a crackling fire and an even warmer welcome from George family. You are encouraged to come early for an afternoon of skiing or snowshoeing before the main event. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM with a small aperitif dish and builds one course on top of the next. This crescendo of entrees may trick you into thinking you've reached the height of culinary excellence, but dessert will leave you shocked, awed, and very, very full. Whether you choose the sommelier experience (where each course is paired with an alcohol chosen by Latigo's resident sommelier, Amanda George) or the dinner without the pairings, you will have an unforgettable night. The multi-course dinner is $80 per person. The sommelier experience is a rare bargain at only $100. For those who wish to participate in the dinner and not drive home afterward, Latigo offers a fantastic deal for two people to stay in a private cabin with breakfast-to-order as well as a cold buffet the following morning – $125 added to the cost of dinner! These rates include taxes and gratuities. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card when the dinner has concluded.

Wolford Ice Fishing Contest

February 15, 2020

Join us for our 23rd Annual Wolford Ice Fishing Contest. What better way to spend your weekend than sitting out relaxing while ice fishing for a guaranteed $5,000 for the first tag fish caught. We will also be giving away hourly cash prizes for biggest fish caught each hour. Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win some excellent raffle prizes. We can't wait to see you all out there on February 15th 2020.

Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado - Grand Concert Series

February 28, 2020

Don't miss this exception evening of music presented by a thirteen member orchestra with Cynthia Freivogel, guest violinist from Amsterdam, performing Bach"s Goldberg Variations. Concert followed by wine, cheese and fellowship.

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Nathan Lee - Grand County Concert Series

March 13, 2020

Don't miss this special piano concert with seventeen-year-old phenom and first prize winner of the 2016 Young Concert Artist International competition. The NY TIMES called Nathan Lee's 2018 Kennedy Center performance; "lively, articulate accounts of Mozart and Bach". Concert followed by wine, cheese and fellowship.

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The Latigo Ranch Dinner Club

November 08, 2019

This spectacular series of fine-dining events is entering its fourth year, and can be found at the award winning guest ranch just 30 minutes from Kremmling. The historic log lodge is inviting with a crackling fire and an even warmer welcome from George family. You are encouraged to come early for an afternoon of skiing or snowshoeing before the main event. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM with a small aperitif dish and builds one course on top of the next. This crescendo of entrees may trick you into thinking you've reached the height of culinary excellence, but dessert will leave you shocked, awed, and very, very full. Whether you choose the sommelier experience (where each course is paired with an alcohol chosen by Latigo's resident sommelier, Amanda George) or the dinner without the pairings, you will have an unforgettable night. The multi-course dinner is $80 per person. The sommelier experience is a rare bargain at only $100. For those who wish to participate in the dinner and not drive home afterward, Latigo offers a fantastic deal for two people to stay in a private cabin with breakfast-to-order as well as a cold buffet the following morning – $125 added to the cost of dinner! These rates include taxes and gratuities. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card when the dinner has concluded.

Altius String Quartet - Grand Concert Series

March 27, 2020

The Altius String Quartet studied for three years with world famous Takacs Quartet. The quartet is comprised of violins, viola & cello and will be presenting a delightful mix of musical magic. Concert will be followed by wine, cheese and fellowship.

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2020 Ski to Defeat ALS - Rocky Mountain Chapter

March 29, 2020

Test your strength. Push your limits. FIGHT ALS. Grab your friends and join us for this opportunity to be a part of Team Challenge ALS as we challenge ALS at the highest level. This is a fundraising event that is held every spring. This event allows our patients to utilize the services of the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD). They will be provided accessible ski options to allow them to enjoy the slopes. Breakfast and lunch are included in the price of the ticket. You must register online and pay the registration fee. You must also raise a minimum amount of money in order to participate in the event. For more information, visit the website at: http://web.alsa.org/Ski

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Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch

April 18, 2020

The Easter Egg hunt is usually held the Saturday before Easter at Town Park and Town Park Pavilion. Each year, the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs and the Hot Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce hide thousands of eggs and offer participants the opportunity to win a lot of Golden Egg Grand prizes. A delicious free lunch follows the egg hunt.

56th Annual Hot Sulphur Days

June 05, 2020

Hot Sulphur Days is not only a fun community and family event but also a celebration of the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs as well as a fundraiser for town projects and for funding youth activities. Every second weekend in June for the past 50+ years Hot Sulphur Days, with help from volunteers and sponsors, has been one of the first events to begin the summer season in Grand County. Activities include a BBQ lunch, kid and family games, a pie contest, live music, a parade, fireworks and much more. It’s a low-key event packed with fun activities for the whole family.

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56th Annual Hot Sulphur Days

June 05, 2020

Hot Sulphur Days is not only a fun community and family event but also a celebration of the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs as well as a fundraiser for town projects and for funding youth activities. Every second weekend in June for the past 50+ years Hot Sulphur Days, with help from volunteers and sponsors, has been one of the first events to begin the summer season in Grand County. Activities include a BBQ lunch, kid and family games, a pie contest, live music, a parade, fireworks and much more. It’s a low-key event packed with fun activities for the whole family.

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56th Annual Hot Sulphur Days

June 05, 2020

Hot Sulphur Days is not only a fun community and family event but also a celebration of the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs as well as a fundraiser for town projects and for funding youth activities. Every second weekend in June for the past 50+ years Hot Sulphur Days, with help from volunteers and sponsors, has been one of the first events to begin the summer season in Grand County. Activities include a BBQ lunch, kid and family games, a pie contest, live music, a parade, fireworks and much more. It’s a low-key event packed with fun activities for the whole family.

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Lions, Coyotes, & Bears! Oh, My!

June 12, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a predator in Rocky Mountain National Park? This exciting class will look through the eyes of these mysterious animals. Through adventure in their habitats, crafting of your very own predator, and other fun activities, you will learn all about the sneakiest animals in Rocky Mountain National Park and what it is like to walk in their paws.

Advance registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Colors & Their Values: Painting for All Levels

June 20, 2020

Value is the lightness and darkness of color and is the most important consideration in your composition. In this one-day class we will briefly renew our understanding of the color wheel and color relationships. Correct value placement in landscape painting will be discussed as well as the four properties of color: hue, intensity, temperature, value and how both color and value work together to construct a painting. Using "color-finders" and "value-finders" we will be able to interpret the landscape through the lightness and darkness of the colors we see to construct a good composition. In addition to demonstrations, we will create a small color-chart for our use when we paint one or two pieces that demonstrate our understanding of how we can control our color through values, rather than having our color use control us. Traditional painting methods stressed the application of tones and establishing value patterns on the paper or canvas before applying color. Perhaps a more exciting way to start is to compose in color from the beginning. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Hummingbirds: Field Research

July 17, 2020

Learn about Rocky’s hummingbird populations and their habitat while observing field ornithologists as they safely capture and band these remarkable birds. Marking individual birds remains essential to determine population size, migration corridors, and survivorship. Genetic and statistical analyses are complementing and expanding understanding of these important migratory pollinators. Class members will visit typical habitat, observe and identify types of food sources, and learn about factors influencing hummingbird survival. A classroom session following the field site visit will describe the hummingbird family, the geographical distribution of species, and results of analysis techniques. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262

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Drawing for Painters

July 18, 2020

A strong drawing is the backbone of a good painting. Early summer is a great time to brush up on your drawing skills to make your paintings stronger and better. Practice your skills and try something new! Relationships of shapes, values and perspective in painting, which determine the strength or weakness of the composition in your work, will be discussed and explored. With plenty of practice time, you will become more confident in drawing and experimenting with edges, shapes, values, composition and design. You will go home with eagerness to get started on that next painting. Students will work with a variety of formats and sizes of paper while working under the inspiration of the Kawuneeche Valley. Concerns about color are eliminated with this class, as all our work will be done with pencil, charcoal, ink-pen, markers, Lamp Black watercolor and a brush. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Drawing for Painters

July 18, 2020

A strong drawing is the backbone of a good painting. Early summer is a great time to brush up on your drawing skills to make your paintings stronger and better. Practice your skills and try something new! Relationships of shapes, values and perspective in painting, which determine the strength or weakness of the composition in your work, will be discussed and explored. With plenty of practice time, you will become more confident in drawing and experimenting with edges, shapes, values, composition and design. You will go home with eagerness to get started on that next painting. Students will work with a variety of formats and sizes of paper while working under the inspiration of the Kawuneeche Valley. Concerns about color are eliminated with this class, as all our work will be done with pencil, charcoal, ink-pen, markers, Lamp Black watercolor and a brush. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Who Pooped in the Woods? A Mammal Mystery

July 24, 2020

During our time together, we’ll be walking and stopping to look at a variety of animal tracks and signs along the way. We’ll also have plenty of hands-on activities to keep all our young detectives on their toes! Please make sure to bring snacks and water. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Wild Mushrooms & Fungi of RMNP

August 08, 2020

Often thought of as something to be avoided, fungi (including mushrooms) represent a vast and diverse group of organisms that play a critical role in virtually every terrestrial environment on the planet. Formerly thought of as plants, it is now known that fungi represent their own kingdom, along with plants and animals. Exemplified by prevalent, and often colorful, mushrooms, Rocky Mountain National Park has a bountiful and diverse fungal flora. Learn the basics of mushroom identification, their important role in the ecosystem, and a brief overview of the fungal kingdom. We will spend most of the day in the field, identifying mushrooms and other fungi, and gaining a first-hand appreciation of these interesting and important organisms. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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The History of Moose in RMNP

August 15, 2020

The present-day story of moose in Rocky Mountain National Park started in 1978. Before 1978, there is some debate if moose were considered residents of the park. We will discuss the debate and learn where the present population came from. We will spend our day exploring various topics such as moose diet, seasonal behavior, predation, impact on willow communities, and radio collaring. We will also discuss the moose’s relationship to other wildlife (such as elk and birds) and why willow communities are dramatically declining. The cause may be a surprise when we discuss the relationship between avian sapsuckers, a fungus, beaver, wildfire, and elk. What does all that have to do with moose? We will discover the answer to this question and discuss the present and future park management of this charismatic species. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Hike with a Naturalist: Mount Ida

August 29, 2020

This hike on the western slope of Rocky Mountain National Park affords panoramic views of the Never Summer Mountains, Gorge Lakes, and both sides of the Continental Divide as participants traverse subalpine and tundra terrain to the top of Mount Ida. Possible sightings of bighorn sheep and elk can be enjoyed from the many lookout points along the way. Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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Rocky Mountain National Park Butterflies

September 04, 2020

Butterflies fly in every life zone of Rocky Mountain National Park. This class will begin with an indoor introduction to basic butterfly biology, butterfly behavior, and butterfly diversity. In the field, we will visit several different habitats on the west side of the Park to search for late summer species, such as Rocky Mountain parnassian, Scudder's sulphur, silver-bordered fritillary, mourning cloak and dark wood-nymph. We will learn to identify these species while discussing their life histories, ecology, host-plant associations, conservation concerns, and the impact of loss of lodgepole pine stands to bark beetles. The class will focus on butterfly observation through binoculars and digital photography. However, the instructor will have a net-and-release permit to allow participants a close-up look at a variety of butterfly species! Advanced registration required- please call 970-586-3262.

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