FUTURE EVENTS in SOUTH PARK AREA

ALWAYS BEING UPDATED AS MORE EVENTS COME IN.....
SO COME BACK AGAIN :) 
(Some current dates may change....so keep checking back for the most
updated info.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1st
~~ Walk for Education around the perimeter of the school property at Lake George
Charter School. 748-3911 ex: 202  (May move to May 6th?)

~~ Today will debut the live collaboration between the South Park High School Art
and Music departments.  Six senior art students will be painting to live music starting
at 5:00pm in the multipurpose room at South Park High/Middle School. Music.  Director
Geordi Walston will be performing the live music  with a variety of genres and tempos,
as HS/MS Art Instructor Julie Husher supports her senior art students.  When you arrive
you will have an opportunity to purchase a chance to win  one of the six completed
paintings. Please plan to attend and enjoy the sights and sounds.  719-836-2006

~~ High School Artwork on display at South Park Schools in Fairplay 719-836-2006

THURSDAY, MAY 2nd
~~ South Park Middle School Track (times and dates subject to change)
836-4406 at Salida at 3:30pm

~~ Soup'er Art Show 4:15 with entertainment "The Mountain Men" and the older
students presenting ‘Tall Tales’ at Lake George Charter School 748-3911 ex: 202

FRIDAY, MAY 3rd
~~ South Park Middle School Hoopla in the High School gym 719-836-4406

~~ South Park Youth Basketball: This four week program combines instruction
in basic basketball and game skills with lots of fun.  Participants will be divided into
2 age groups 1st - 3rd and 4th - 5th grade.  Please note the more advanced 3rd
graders may be moved up to the higher group.  May 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st
at the South Park High School Gym. Times: 1st - 3rd at 10am to 11:15am. 
4th - 5th at 11:30am to 1pm; Fee: $25; Registration forms are available here at the
South Park Rec Ctr.  719-836-0747

SATURDAY, MAY 4th
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ South Park High School Baseball Districts Competition 719-836-2006

~~ South Park High School Track Meet at Garry Berry Stadium in Colorado Springs
719-836-2006

~~ Sheep/Goat/Hog weigh-in at the Park County Fairgrounds in Fairplay. You
will already be enrolled, but you must also bring your Animal Care & Housing Form,
COOL Form and a proof of purchase. If you have a sick animal, you must call the
Extension Office ahead of time—not Saturday!  Forms must also be filled out and
properly signed.  719-836-4296

~~ Wildlife Preparedness Day of Service:
We are currently seeking
1) Red Cross volunteers
2) Organized service projects for this inaugural event.
Groups of people all across Colorado are being encouraged to put together projects
on May 4th to get ready for Wildfire season. Make your actions speak loudly –
commit a couple of hours or the entire day & see how your personal efforts contribute
to reducing the wildfire risk in our community. Enlist the help of a friend, relative, or \
group of classmates and get something GREAT accomplished!
http://wildfire.blog.nfpa.org/2013/03/wildfire-preparedness-day-of-service.html
http://firewise.org/information/who-is-this-for/youth-and-families/colorado-wildfire-preparedness-day-of-service.aspx or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   We've already seen evacuations
in 2013 and more are sure to come. This Day of Service is your chance to get
out there and DO SOMETHING to help neighbors & communities get ready. If you
are interested in participating in a service project along the front range on May 4th -
please sign up at link above and, as projects are put together, we'll let you know the
details and get you signed up for specific events. More info to follow - right now getting
an idea of how many Red Cross volunteers interested & available that day. Thanks! 
Open to all ages!  Do it as a family! Do it with your friends! Let’s do this together!

SUNDAY, MAY 5th

MONDAY, MAY 6th

TUESDAY, MAY 7th
~~ ETE Miner Singers Spring Program in the Multipurpose Room 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Choir Program; It's time to put the snow boots away and enjoy the
wonderful voices of the ETE miners as they sing your worries away.   For more
information please contact Nini Walker at 719-836-2949.  See ya there!

~~ Oral Health Education & Screenings and Fluoride Varnish at  Summit Community
Care Clinic:  This year Summit Community Care Clinic will be providing oral health
education, dental screenings, and fluoride arnish for Park County Pre-K thru 6th
Grade students with parental permission.  These screens are completed at NO
CHARGE to you or your family.  Dental screenings are performed by Summit
Community Care Clinic Hygienists and Volunteer Dentists.  Your child will be given
their screening results to bring home.  Dental screenings are NOT a complete dental
examination and you are encouraged to have your child seen by a dentist a dentist
at least once a year.  Children identified with dental needs, through the screening
program, will receive information on resources for dental treatment. For more
information please feel free to contact our School Nurse, Jean Ashby at
719-836-4426, or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8th

THURSDAY, MAY 9th
~~ Last Day to Order a homemade pizza to support SPYG Young Life!  836-3380

~~ Dreamscapes Art Class: Happy Hour and Class 5-8 pm @ Coyote Creek Gallery,
Dreamscapes using alcohol inks on re-purposed tiles and plates.  All materials
provided, bring your imagination and have fun, cost is $35 for 2 finished projects.
ages 15+ great for parents and kids. Appetizers and drink provided. Please contact
Lisa at 719-839-0197  Class limited to 8.

~~ Science Fair 4:15pm - Piano Recital 7:00pm at Lake George Charter School
748-3911 ex: 202

~~ South Park Steakhouse (456 Front Street) opens for the season today. 
719-836-7031   Open from 11:30am - 9:00 pm  7 days a week

~~ SPYG Young Life Club at the "SPYG house" (brown house at 6th and
Hathaway) across from the little white church next to school) in Fairplay.  High
Schoolers can bring their friends for food, fun, games, always surprises, and
more throughout the school year on Thursdays and other special events as well. 
It's about loving teens right where they are at with the focus that thier lives have
great worth, meaning and purpose!  It's non-denominational....sharing God's love. 
It's about relationship, not religion.  Meal served 6:45 to 7:15pm; Activities 7:15
to 8:15pm; Clean up and Hang Time 8:15 to 8:30pm;  It's a fantastic
international organization that has been around since the late 30's!  Check it out
at http://www.younglife.org/us  719-836-3380

~~ ETE Miner Singers Perform at Elitch Garden FunME Music Festival The Edith
Teter Miner Singers will preform at the Elicth Garden FunME Music Festival! 
Our kids will preform at 11am.  This is an event of epic fun!!   For more
information please contact Nini Walker at 719-836-2949
 
FRIDAY, MAY 10th
~~ Deadline for signning up for 29th Annual No Name Fishing Tournament at
Eleven Mile State Park/Reservoir on May 18th and 19th; A friendly tournament to
spend time with old friends and meet new ones. $45 per entry (Due by May 10th) 
with free tournament hat, 17 awards and lots of door prizes.  719-748-3424
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~~ South Park Senior Coalition Trip to Fitzsimmons Middle School Luncheon at
1:00pm  836-4295

~~ South Park High School League Track Meet at Center 719-836-2006

SATURDAY, MAY 11th
~~ Spirit of Dance presents Expressions 2013 at 6pm at the Riverwalk
Center in Breckenridge  970-389-1915 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.thespiritofdance.net Includes dances for all ages in the following
areas:  Mommy and Me; Preschool/Kindergarton; Combo; HipHop; Lyrical,
Jazz; Ballet; Variations, Poine; Modern; Zumba, Chakradance, and Hatha
Yoga. 

~~South Park Middle School Track (times and dates subject to change)
836-4406 st Sangre De Cristo st 8:30am

~~ Starting in May the Food Bank on Front Street in Fairplay will be offered on
the 2nd Saturday of every month 10am to 12noon 836-3781...starting today :)

SUNDAY, MAY 12th
~~ Mother's Day

MONDAY, MAY 13th
~~ Fairplay Town CleanUp May 13th to 18th 7:30am to 6pm only for residents
and businesses within the town of Fairplay; Please bring proof of residence
719-836-2622

~~ Starting in May the 7th Day Adventist Food Bank at 801 Castello will be
offered 9am to 12noon on the Monday following the 2nd Friday of every month.
719-837-2254 or 836-3589....starting today :)

TUESDAY, MAY 14th
~~ Fairplay Town CleanUp May 13th to 18th 7:30am to 6pm only for residents
and businesses within the town of Fairplay; Please bring proof of residence
719-836-2622

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th
~~ Fairplay Town CleanUp May 13th to 18th 7:30am to 6pm only for residents
and businesses within the town of Fairplay; Please bring proof of residence
719-836-2622

~~ South Park City Museum in Fairplay is getting ready to open today

~~ Lake George School Victorian Society Presentation at 1:30 p.m.
748-3911 ex: 202
 
THURSDAY, MAY 16th
~~ South Park Senior Coalition Trip to Salida Community Center lunch, shopping,
Vino Wine Cellar  836-4295

~~ Fairplay Town CleanUp May 13th to 18th 7:30am to 6pm only for residents
and businesses within the town of Fairplay; Please bring proof of residence
719-836-2622

~~ South Park Shooting Assoc monthly meeting 7pm at Jefferson Community
Center.  For more info email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call
719-836-0733.
 
 ~~ South Park High School State Track Meet 719-836-2006

~~ South Park High School and Middle School Spring Play in the Multipurpose
Room at South Park Schools in Fairplay 719-836-2006

~~ Spring Program "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" 6:30 p.m.at Lake George
Charter School 748-3911 ex: 202

FRIDAY, MAY 17th
~~ Fairplay Town CleanUp May 13th to 18th 7:30am to 6pm only for residents
and businesses within the town of Fairplay; Please bring proof of residence
719-836-2622

~~ South Park Youth Basketball: This four week program combines instruction
in basic basketball and game skills with lots of fun.  Participants will be divided into
2 age groups 1st - 3rd and 4th - 5th grade.  Please note the more advanced 3rd
graders may be moved up to the higher group.  May 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st
at the South Park High School Gym. Times: 1st - 3rd at 10am to 11:15am. 
4th - 5th at 11:30am to 1pm; Fee: $25; Registration forms are available here at the
South Park Rec Ctr.  719-836-0747

~~ South Park High School State Track Meet 719-836-2006

~~ Join MRHI (Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative) at their annual board
meeting and mixer. At this special meeting board members are reappointed and
new board members are welcome to join. The community is always welcome to
our board meetings but is particularly encouraged to attend our annual meeting
to learn more about our organization. 5:00pm at Mountain Comfort Bed and
Breakfast www.mrhi.org  Please RSVP to 719-839-0351

SATURDAY, MAY 18th
~~ Armed Forces Day

~~ 29th Annual No Name Fishing Tournament at Eleven Mile State Park/
Reservoir; A friendly tournament to spend time with old friends and meet new
ones. $45 per entry (Due by May 10th)  with free tournament hat, 17 awards
and lots of door prizes.  719-748-3424 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

~~ Cemetary Clean Up Day at cemetary along HWY 285 ourside Fairplay at 10am
836-2622 for more information; All are invited and welcome to participate. Thanks!

~~ Fairplay Town CleanUp May 13th to 18th 7:30am to 6pm only for residents
and businesses within the town of Fairplay; Please bring proof of residence
719-836-2622

~~ MRHI (Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative) Migratory Bird Day presented
by South Park Ranger District today at 10am to 12noon: a family Hike at
Limber Grove Trail. FREE!  719-839-0351.

~~ South Park High School State Track Meet 719-836-2006

SUNDAY, MAY 19th
~~ 29th Annual No Name Fishing Tournament at Eleven Mile State Park/
Reservoir; A friendly tournament to spend time with old friends and meet new
ones. $45 per entry (Due by May 10th)  with free tournament hat, 17 awards
and lots of door prizes.  719-748-3424 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

MONDAY, MAY 20th
~~ All School Field Trip To Denver Nature & Science Center for Lake George
Charter School 748-3911 ex: 202
 
TUESDAY, MAY 21st
~~ South Park Senior Coalition Trip to Colorado Mills shopping, lunch at Furrs 
836-4295

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd
~~ Destination Imagination Global Finals May 22nd through 26th: The elementary
team consisting of Jake Kunst, Liam Goettelman, Riley Stewart and Fern Clark is
going to Knoxville Tennessee!!!
 
 ~~ Field Day in the afternoon / Yearbook signing and Ice cream Social at Lake
George Charter School 748-3911 ex: 202
 
THURSDAY, MAY 23rd
~~ Athletic Banquet at South Park Schools in Fairplay 719-836-2006

~~ Last Day for students at Lake George Charter School, awards assembly
748-3911 ex: 202
 
FRIDAY, MAY 24th
~~ The Silver Scoop Creamery (456 Front Street) opens for the season on today!
Open 9am - 5pm Monday through Saturday; 11am - 4:30pm on Sunday 
719-836-3403 

~~ South Park Youth Basketball: This four week program combines instruction
in basic basketball and game skills with lots of fun.  Participants will be divided into
2 age groups 1st - 3rd and 4th - 5th grade.  Please note the more advanced 3rd
graders may be moved up to the higher group.  May 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st
at the South Park High School Gym. Times: 1st - 3rd at 10am to 11:15am. 
4th - 5th at 11:30am to 1pm; Fee: $25; Registration forms are available here at the
South Park Rec Ctr.  719-836-0747

SATURDAY, MAY 25th
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ Plan ahead for Memorial Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast: The Jefferson
Community Civic Association is hosting a Pancake Breakfast today from 7am
to 11am at the Jefferson Community Center.  We're adding bacon to the menu
with eggs, sausage, pancakes, ham. juice and coffee.

~~ The Heartland Farmer's Market will open today and operate every Saturday
until Setpember 28th, from 8:00am until 2:00pm. Anyone interested in being a
vendor please call or email Elaine at: 719-839-5817 or   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
for information and vendor application. We are looking forward to a wonderful
summer.
 
SUNDAY, MAY 26th
~~ Veteran's Memorial Day Service at the top of Hoosier Pass at 10am followed
by a FREE BBQ at the American Legion Hut in Fairplay.  Donation jar available for
donations 719-839-1236

MONDAY, MAY 27th
~~ Memorial Day

~~ No school at South Park Schools in Fairplay today 719-836-2006 
http://www.parkcountyre2.org/pages/Park_County_RE-2

TUESDAY, MAY 28th
~~ South Park High School Senior dinner in the Fairplay School Multi purpose room. 
719-836-2006

~~ Friends of the Guffey Library meet today at 11:00am at the library.   

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th

THURSDAY, MAY 30th 
~~ Annual Spring Music Concert for South Park High/Middle School.  The
evening will feature 6th grade Beginning Band, 7th/8th grade Concert Band,
HS Choir, HS Jazz Band and HS Guitar/Piano Ensemble.  Admission is free and
this event begins at 6:30pm in the multipurpose room.  836-2006

~~ Columbine Kids 4-H Flower Sale May 30th & June 1st at the Park County
Fairgrounds (880 Bogue Street in Fairplay) There will be something for everyone
and every place.  Thursday May 30th is 11am to 6:30pm; Saturday June 1st is 
9am to 2pm; Lunch will be available; For more info call Kathy @ 836-4289

FRIDAY, MAY 31st
~~ South Park Senior Coalition Trip to Family Dollar, Venture Market, Cripple Creek 
836-4295

~~ Pizza Pickup Day!  SPYG Young Life will be making pizzas that have been
ordered by May 9th to help support this community group for High Schoolers.
Pick up is at the brown building at 6th and Hathaway in Fairplay from 3-6pm
836-3380  Thanks for the support! :)

~~ South Park Youth Basketball: This four week program combines instruction
in basic basketball and game skills with lots of fun.  Participants will be divided into
2 age groups 1st - 3rd and 4th - 5th grade.  Please note the more advanced 3rd
graders may be moved up to the higher group.  May 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st
at the South Park High School Gym. Times: 1st - 3rd at 10am to 11:15am. 
4th - 5th at 11:30am to 1pm; Fee: $25; Registration forms are available here at the
South Park Rec Ctr.  719-836-0747

SATURDAY. JUNE 1st
~~ Garage Sale to benefit high schooler Jacob Benson to help him raise the funds
needed to be a part of the cross country team representing our community, our
state and our country in the Annual Down Under Competitions in Australia this
summer.  Stop on by and check out all the items at 6th and Bogue  Thanks!

~~ Columbine Kids 4-H Flower Sale May 30th & June 1st at the Park County
Fairgrounds (880 Bogue Street in Fairplay) There will be something for everyone
and every place.  Thursday May 30th is 11am to 6:30pm; Saturday June 1st is 
9am to 2pm; Lunch will be available; For more info call Kathy @ 836-4289

~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ Annual Huck Finn Day at the Fairplay Beach ?

~~ Got Stuff?  Sell it at the Flea Market & Craft Fair or within the Town of Fairplay
as a Yard sale today 9 am – 3 pm  Reserve a space @ the Park Cty Fairgrounds/
Community Center or promote your own yard sale by placing it on our map.  For
more information call Kathy @ 719-836-4289

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd 
~~ Today starts regular registration for 2nd Annual "Pie in the Sky" to be
held on Sunday, June 23rd;  10k-20k Trail Race: 20K Run start 8:30am; 10K
Run/Walk start 8:40am; Held in historic Alma, Colorado (the highest incorporated
town in North America at 10,578 feet) Alma Trail Race: "No Pavement, No
Oxygen, Great Views!"  Entry limited to 75 racers. Course Description: 20K =
Starts in Alma (10,578 ft) and climbs up Buckskin Gulch (rough dirt road) to Kite
Lake (12,000 ft). Runners have to touch the lake before heading back down. At
mile 8 the course turns towards Windy Ridge with great views of South Park.
There is a steep but short downhill about 9  1/4 miles leading back to Buckskin
Gulch and into Alma. 10K = Starts in Alma (10,578 ft) heading up Buckskin Gulch
(rough dirt road) to Paris Mill (11,057 ft) then right towards Windy Ridge. There
is a short, steep trail heading back to Buckskin Gulch and the final home stretch
to Alma.  Aid stations = Water and Propel available at mile markers 3, 6 and 9.
Prizes:
•Locally crafted custom-made prizes to 1st male & female finishers of 10K & 20K.
•1st overall female and male age-group winners will receive home made pies.
     (Age groups = 0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
•All participants will be eligible for door prizes.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: April 1st through June 1st, 2013 via online or snail-
mail: 10K is $25; 20K is $35
REGULAR REGISTRATION: June 2nd through June 22nd, 2013 via online ONLY
10K is $30; 20K is $40 
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: If space available...June 23rd, 2013 from 7:30-8am
at the Fire Station, County Road 8 (aka Buckskin Road) 10K is $35; 20K is $45
Parking available at Alma Town Hall.  Please park in this designated area ONLY,
per town residents' request. Thank You!  Upon arrival, please pick up your race
packet at the Fire Station, County Road 8 (aka Buckskin Road) between 7:30am
and 8:00am. All proceeds to benefit the South Park Schools Foundation:  A
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to help fund our local schools.  Come
enjoy our challenging high altitude course, our great views and help our kids. What
a great way to spend the day!  http://www.almatrailrace.com/

~~ Middle School 1 Grades 6—8  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com 

MONDAY, JUNE 3rd
~~ Middle School 1 Grades 6—8  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com 

TUESDAY, JUNE 4th
~~ South Park Middle School awards ceremony in the multi purpose room. 
719-836-4406

~~ Middle School 1 Grades 6—8  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th
~~ Fairplay Preschool Graduation in the multi purpose room 719-836-4416 

~~ Middle School 1 Grades 6—8  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com 

THURSDAY, JUNE 6th
~~ South Park Middle School 8th grade graduation in the multi purpose
room.  719-836-4406

~~ Middle School 1 Grades 6—8  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com 

~~ Last day of school at South Park Schools in Fairplay 719-836-2006 
http://www.parkcountyre2.org/pages/Park_County_RE-2

~~ SPYG Young Life Club LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION!!  We will be
going bowling or do something fun and different as a group, to celebrate! 
 719-836-3380

FRIDAY, JUNE 7th
~~ South Park Senior Coalition Trip to Walmart Woodland Park, lunch,
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo  836-4295

~~ Middle School 1 Grades 6—8  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com 

SATURDAY, JUNE 8th
~~ Graduation at South Park Schools in Fairplay 719-836-2006 
http://www.parkcountyre2.org/pages/Park_County_RE-2

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 9th
~~ Middle School 2 Grades 6—8 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

MONDAY, JUNE 10th
~~ Middle School 2 Grades 6—8 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

TUESDAY,JUNE 11th
~~ South Park Senior Coalition Trip to Mile Canyon Scenic  836-4295

~~ Middle School 2 Grades 6—8 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th
~~ Middle School 2 Grades 6—8 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 13th
~~ Middle School 2 Grades 6—8 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 14th
~~ Flag Day

~~ Middle School 2 Grades 6—8 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 15th
~~ Bailey Days today!  (More info to come)
 
~~ 4th Annual Bailey HUNDO starting downtown Bailey, Colorado with the finish
area celebration on the river 2 miles south of Bailey in a private meadow. Racers
that raced the 2012 HUNDO enjoy a guaranteed entry in the 2013 race.  
Registration for Legacy racers (those who raced in 2012) begins on November
27th, 2012 and will receive a legacy code via email from PreRace.com. The Bailey
HUNDO is an Invitational, but we are accepting applications for ~100 spots open
to racers NEW to the race in 2013 starting on December 17th, 2012.  We are
excited - and are looking forward to a great event in 2013!

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 16th
~~ Father's Day

~~ High School 1 Grades 9—12  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

MONDAY, JUNE 17th
~~ High School 1 Grades 9—12  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 18th
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays
9:30 – 10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am
for grade 1-6 in Fall. Today's topic: Sign up and make rocks! At the Fairplay
Library 836-4299 or 836-4297

~~ High School 1 Grades 9—12  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th
~~ High School 1 Grades 9—12  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 20th
~~ High School 1 Grades 9—12  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 21st
~~ 7th South Park Symposium at RE-2 School Midway Auditorium in Fairplay today
and tomorrow; 
MORNING SESSION TODAY: PARK COUNTY HISTORY:
Chairperson Gary Minke
Linda Bjorklund-Park Co. Historian/author,
Christie Wright-Author: “So. Park Perils” and President Local History Archives,
Ellen McCallum-Park Co. Historian
Robert Schoppe– President Denver South Park and Pacific RR Historical Society
David Tompkins-Owner Como RR Depot
Scott Tate– Chairman, Colorado Midland Hartsel Depot Rehabilitation Project
Pat Mauro-Moderator Engine #9 CD showing
Linda Balough-Executive Director South Park
National Heritage Area; Director  Park Co. Office of Historic Preservation & Tourism
Monte Downare-Hartsel rancher/buffalo raiser
Dr. Susan Bender-Professor Emerita Archaeology-Skidmore College
Gary Goodson Sr.-National Awarded Civil War Historian & Colorado Historian/Author
Gary Minke-Local historian, Symposium Program Chairman
Carles F. Price-novelist-turned historian,  “Season of Terror: The Espinosas in Central
     Colorado, Mar-Oct 1863” 
The Pikes Peak Historical Society & The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds are
hosting a “welcome reception” for the Symposium attendees at the Fairplay Valiton
Hotel from 3:30-5:30pm today. Thanks to the Board of Directors of the South Park
National Heritage Area the 7th Program of The South Park Symposium has been
approved to receive a $2000- Grant (depending on Congressional Funding) to partially
support the program. To attend the Symposium turn right from Highway 9 in Fairplay
onto 7th Street then make a left on Hathaway to the parking lot at the RE-2 School
and look for signs to the Midway Auditorium; Registration: 
Both days and field trip is $10.00
June 21 is only $5.00 no trip
June 21 with trip is $7.00
June 22 is only $5.00
FRIDAY MORNING-PARK CO HISTORY
Chairperson-Gary Minke
AFTERNOON SESSION-RAILROAD RESTORATION
Chairperson-Linda Bjorklund
9:00-9:45 AM Tidbits of Fairplay History- Linda Bjorklund
9:45-10:30 AM Historic Murders “South Park Perils” -  Christie Wright 
10:39-10:45 AM BREAK
10:45-11:30 AM "History from Buckskin Graves" - Erik Swanson and Sean Brubaker
11:30-12:45 LUNCH BREAK
12:45-1:30 PM Historic Como Depot-Progress & Plans -  Bob Schoppe & David Tompkins
1:30-2:15 PM Colo. Midland Depot-Hartsel - Scott Tate
2:15-2:30 PM BREAK
2:30-3:30 PM Historic Video “Final Trip of the DSP&P Eng. #9 - Helen McGraw; 
                    Pat Mauro Moderator 
3:45-5:00 PM Fieldtrip to Buckskin Cemetery - Erik Swanson and Sean Brubaker
Parking available at 7th & Hathaway  719-836-4416
Location at Midway Cafetorium at Fairplay Schools

~~ High School 1 Grades 9—12  at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ South Park Kick Ass BBQ to be held today and tomorrow. This is a Kansas
City sanctioned BBQ  and is expected to bring competitors from all over the
United States.  The winner will win a purse prize and the priviledge to compete
in the Kansas City Royale in 2013.  719-836-3410 www.southparkkickassbbq.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ 7th South Park Symposium at RE-2 School Midway Auditorium in Fairplay today
and tomorrow;
MORNING SESSION TODAY: PARK COUNTY HISTORY:
Chairperson Gary Minke
Linda Bjorklund-Park Co. Historian/author,
Christie Wright-Author: “So. Park Perils” and President Local History Archives,
Ellen McCallum-Park Co. Historian
Robert Schoppe– President Denver South Park and Pacific RR Historical Society
David Tompkins-Owner Como RR Depot
Scott Tate– Chairman, Colorado Midland Hartsel Depot Rehabilitation Project
Pat Mauro-Moderator Engine #9 CD showing
Linda Balough-Executive Director South Park
National Heritage Area; Director  Park Co. Office of Historic Preservation & Tourism
Monte Downare-Hartsel rancher/buffalo raiser
Dr. Susan Bender-Professor Emerita Archaeology-Skidmore College
Gary Goodson Sr.-National Awarded Civil War Historian & Colorado Historian/Author
Gary Minke-Local historian, Symposium Program Chairman
Carles F. Price-novelist-turned historian,  “Season of Terror: The Espinosas in Central
     Colorado, Mar-Oct 1863” 
The Pikes Peak Historical Society & The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds are
hosting a “welcome reception” for the Symposium attendees at the Fairplay Valiton
Hotel from 3:30-5:30pm today. Thanks to the Board of Directors of the South Park
National Heritage Area the 7th Program of The South Park Symposium has been
approved to receive a $2000- Grant (depending on Congressional Funding) to partially
support the program. To attend the Symposium turn right from Highway 9 in Fairplay
onto 7th Street then make a left on Hathaway to the parking lot at the RE-2 School
and look for signs to the Midway Auditorium; Registration: 
Both days and field trip is $10.00
June 21 is only $5.00 no trip
June 21 with trip is $7.00
June 22 is only $5.00

SATURDAY MORNING-PARK COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES
Morning Chairperson: Christie Wright
9:00-9:45 AM So. Park National Heritage Area - Linda Balough
9:45-10:30 AM - Raising Bison in South Park - Monte Downare
10:30-10:45 AM BREAK
10:45-11:30 AM So. Park Archaeology 12-yr. Study - Dr. Susan Bender
11:30-12:45 LUNCH BREAK
AFTERNOON SESSION- HISTORIC REIGNS OF TERROR
Chairperson-Linda Balough
12:45-1:30 PM 1863 Espinosa Brothers Rampage - Charles F. Price
1:30-2:15 PM Jim, John & George Reynolds and The 1864 Reynolds Gang Robberies - 
               Gary Goodson Sr.
2:15-2:30pm - PM Break
2:30-3:15 PM Early Business Partnerships in Como/Jefferson Area - Gary Minke
Parking available at 7th & Hathaway  719-836-4416
Location at Midway Cafetorium at Fairplay Schools

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

~~ BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED for Guninness World Record !  Donate your
books NOW, and then JOIN US today and help the South Park Friends of the
Fairplay Library break the Guinness World Record for the “Most people balancing
Books on their heads” during the 2013 South Park Kick AssBBQ Competition!
The current record was set in 2008, and is 939, so we need YOU to be there
today, with a Burro Buck donation, and good balance.  A commemorative sticker
will be given to all participants to apply to their book as a keepsake in the
Guinness World record event!  http://spfofl.org/

~~ South Park Kick Ass BBQ to be held June 21st and today. This is a Kansas
City sanctioned BBQ  and is expected to bring competitors from all over the
United States.  The winner will win a purse prize and the priviledge to compete
in the Kansas City Royale in 2013.  719-836-3410 www.southparkkickassbbq.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 23rd
~~ 2nd Annual "Pie in the Sky" 10k-20k Trail Race: 20K Run start 8:30am; 10K
Run/Walk start 8:40am; Held in historic Alma, Colorado (the highest incorporated
town in North America at 10,578 feet) Alma Trail Race: "No Pavement, No
Oxygen, Great Views!"  Entry limited to 75 racers. Course Description: 20K =
Starts in Alma (10,578 ft) and climbs up Buckskin Gulch (rough dirt road) to Kite
Lake (12,000 ft). Runners have to touch the lake before heading back down. At
mile 8 the course turns towards Windy Ridge with great views of South Park.
There is a steep but short downhill about 9  1/4 miles leading back to Buckskin
Gulch and into Alma. 10K = Starts in Alma (10,578 ft) heading up Buckskin Gulch
(rough dirt road) to Paris Mill (11,057 ft) then right towards Windy Ridge. There
is a short, steep trail heading back to Buckskin Gulch and the final home stretch
to Alma.  Aid stations = Water and Propel available at mile markers 3, 6 and 9.
Prizes:
•Locally crafted custom-made prizes to 1st male & female finishers of 10K & 20K.
•1st overall female and male age-group winners will receive home made pies.
     (Age groups = 0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
•All participants will be eligible for door prizes.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: April 1st through June 1st, 2013 via online or snail-
mail: 10K is $25; 20K is $35
REGULAR REGISTRATION: June 2nd through June 22nd, 2013 via online ONLY
10K is $30; 20K is $40 
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: If space available...June 23rd, 2013 from 7:30-8am
at the Fire Station, County Road 8 (aka Buckskin Road) 10K is $35; 20K is $45
Parking available at Alma Town Hall.  Please park in this designated area ONLY,
per town residents' request. Thank You!  Upon arrival, please pick up your race
packet at the Fire Station, County Road 8 (aka Buckskin Road) between 7:30am
and 8:00am. All proceeds to benefit the South Park Schools Foundation:  A
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to help fund our local schools.  Come
enjoy our challenging high altitude course, our great views and help our kids. What
a great way to spend the day!  http://www.almatrailrace.com/

~~ High School 2 Grades 9—12 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

MONDAY, JUNE 24th
~~ High School 2 Grades 9—12 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 25th
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays 9:30 –
10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am for grade 1-6
in Fall. Today's topic: Gardening at the Fairplay Library 836-4299 or 836-4297

~~ High School 2 Grades 9—12 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26th
~~ High School 2 Grades 9—12 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 27th
~~ High School 2 Grades 9—12 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 28th
~~ High School 2 Grades 9—12 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ TGI Fairplay Friday Free Concert Series at Fairplay Beach 719-836-2622

SATURDAY, JUNE 29th
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 30th

MONDAY, JULY 1st

TUESDAY, JULY 2nd
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays 9:30 –
10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am for grade 1-6
in Fall. Today's topic: Fossils at the Fairplay Library 836-4299 or 836-4297

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3rd

THURSDAY, JULY 4th
~~ Happy 4th of July!

~~ Annual Fireworks at Fairplay Beach, Parade and Concert 719-836-2622

~~ Guffey's Annual Chicken Fly ??? www.guffeycolorado.com

FRIDAY, JULY 5th

SATURDAY, JULY 6th
~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JULY 7th
~~ Middle School Challenge at Camp Como in South Park Colorado Grades 7—9 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

MONDAY, JULY 8th
~~ Middle School Challenge at Camp Como in South Park Colorado Grades 7—9 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

TUESDAY, JULY 9th
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays 9:30 –
10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am for grade 1-6
in Fall. Today's topic: Underground animals at the Fairplay Library 836-4299 or
836-4297

~~ Middle School Challenge at Camp Como in South Park Colorado Grades 7—9 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ Prospector Grades 4—5 at Camp Como in South Park 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10th
~~ Middle School Challenge at Camp Como in South Park Colorado Grades 7—9 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ Prospector Grades 4—5 at Camp Como in South Park 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

THURSDAY, JULY 11th
~~ Middle School Challenge at Camp Como in South Park Colorado Grades 7—9 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ Prospector Grades 4—5 at Camp Como in South Park 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

FRIDAY, JULY 12th
~~ Middle School Challenge at Camp Como in South Park Colorado Grades 7—9 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ Prospector Grades 4—5 at Camp Como in South Park 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ Tenderfoot Grades 1—3 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado  
(A parent attends with the camper for FREE!) 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

SATURDAY, JULY 13th
~~ Tenderfoot Grades 1—3 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado  
(A parent attends with the camper for FREE!) 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

~~ Annual Wendy's Wildflowers; Please join us for the 5th annual noxious weed
pull and wildflower seed planting. Food will be provided. Community Weed pulling
and Wild Flower Planting.  Start off at Alma Town Park 9:30am to 12noon 
719-836-2712

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JULY 14th
~~ Tenderfoot Grades 1—3 at Camp Como in South Park Colorado  
(A parent attends with the camper for FREE!) 
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

MONDAY, JULY 15th

TUESDAY, JULY 16th
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays 9:30
– 10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am for grade
1-6 in Fall. Today's topic: Mining at the Fairplay Library 836-4299 or 836-4297

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17th
~~ Park County Fair at Fairgrounds in Fairplay 719-836-4289 www.parkcofair.com 
8:00am-12:00pm   All livestock check-in, Vet Inspection before unloading 
     at South East Gate; Includes cattle, horse, swine, lamb, and open class. 
9:00 am  Weigh in starts at Livestock Scales
9:00 am  4-H and Open Class Exhibits Open at Exhibit Hall
1:00 pm  Lamb Lead Show at Indoor Barn
3:00pm   Poultry and Rabbit Judging at Small Animal Barn
5:00pm   4H Gymkhana at South Arena/Joe Lynch Arena

THURDAY, JULY 18th
~~ Park County Fair at Fairgrounds in Fairplay 719-836-4289 www.parkcofair.com
9:00am   4-H Market Swine Show at Indoor Barn Arena
9:00 am  4-H and Open Class General Exhibits at Exhibit Hall
11:00am  4-H Market Sheep Show at Indoor Barn Arena
1:00 pm  The “Has-Beens” Round Robin at Indoor Barn Arena
2:00 pm  Open Livestock and Dairy Judging at Indoor Barn Arena
4:00pm   Open Gymkhana at Arena

FRIDAY, JULY 19th
~~ Park County Fair at Fairgrounds in Fairplay 719-836-4289 www.parkcofair.com
8:00-9:00 am  Entries will be taken for Horticulture at Exhibit Hall
8:00 am  4H English and Western Show at South Arena/Joe Lynch Arena
9:00 am  4-H and Open Class Exhibits Open at Exhibit Hall
9:00 am  4-H and Open Class Garden & Horticulture Judging at Exhibit Hall
11:00 am  Kids Calf Event at Indoor Barn Arena
3:00 pm  4-H Breeding Heifers, Cow/Calf, Ewes and Gilts at Indoor Barn Arena
5:00 pm  Steer Show at Indoor Barn Arena

SATURDAY, JULY 20th
~~ Park County Fair at Fairgrounds in Fairplay 719-836-4289 www.parkcofair.com
8:00 am  Round Robin Showmanship at Indoor Barn Arena
9:00 am  4-H and Open Class General Exhibits at Exhibit Hall
10:00 am  4H Working Ranch Horse at South Arena/Joe Lynch Arena
1:00 pm  Open Working Ranch Horse at Joe Lynch Arena
3:00 pm  Market Livestock Auction at Indoor Barn Arena
5:00-8:00 pm  Buyers Dinner and Open to Public at Tent
7:00 pm  Dance/Entertainment at Indoor Barn Arena

~~ 15th Annual Alma Foundation Festival in the Clouds; Now in its 15th year,
the Festival in the Clouds is the largest and most popular event sponsored by
the Alma Foundation. The free outdoor art and music festival includes about
25 bands and 40 regional artists annually. In addition to fabulous art and music,
the event features delicious food, children’s activities, a beer garden, dancing
and more. Today and tomorrow (Third full weekend in July) at Alma Town Park
719-836-2712  http://www.almafoundation.com/festival_in_the_clouds.htm

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JULY 21st
~~ Park County Fair at Fairgrounds in Fairplay 719-836-4289 www.parkcofair.com
7:00 am  Livestock Truck Loaded     
7:30 am  Cowboy Church Service at Tent
8:30 am  Pancake Breakfast at Tent
9:00 am-3:00 pm 4-H and Open Class General Exhibits at Exhibit Hall
11:00 am  Kid’s Day at Tent
11:00 am  Ranch Rodeo and Family Fun Day at South Arena/Joe Lynch
                Mutton Bustin, Catch an Animal, Adult Greased Pig Chase
(Day and Time to be determined - 4-H Dog Show at Indoor Barn Arena)

~~ 15th Annual Alma Foundation Festival in the Clouds; Now in its 15th year,
the Festival in the Clouds is the largest and most popular event sponsored by
the Alma Foundation. The free outdoor art and music festival includes about
25 bands and 40 regional artists annually. In addition to fabulous art and music,
the event features delicious food, children’s activities, a beer garden, dancing
and more. July 20th and today (Third full weekend in July) at Alma Town Park
719-836-2712  http://www.almafoundation.com/festival_in_the_clouds.htm

MONDAY, JULY 22nd

TUESDAY, JULY 23rd
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays 9:30 –
10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am for grade 1-6
in Fall. Today's topic: Bugs and worms at the Fairplay Library 836-4299 or
836-4297

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th

THURSDAY, JULY 25th

FRIDAY, JULY 26th
~~ TGI Fairplay Friday Free Concert Series at Fairplay Beach 719-836-2622

SATURDAY, JULY 27th
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ 65th Annual Burro Days - An annual event in Fairplay, Colorado since 1948,
Burro Days celebrates the role of the burro in mining days of old. Always held
during the last weekend in July, the 65th Annual Burro Days will take place on
today and tomorrow.  Over 10,000 people participate in festivities such as:
burro races, llama races, kiddies pack dog races, parades, contests, over 140
arts & crafts booths, over 30 food vendor booths, local musical entertainment,
Mountain Man Rendezvous, dance & BBQ, pancake breakfast, Cowboy Church
services and more! Burro Days merchandise is available for purchase at the
Burro Information Booth during the event weekend. All proceeds go to Park
County RE-2 schools http://www.burrodays.com/  719-836-1921

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, JULY 28th
~~ 65th Annual Burro Days - An annual event in Fairplay, Colorado since 1948,
Burro Days celebrates the role of the burro in mining days of old. Always held
during the last weekend in July, the 65th Annual Burro Days will take place on
July 27th and today.  Over 10,000 people participate in festivities such as:
burro races, llama races, kiddies pack dog races, parades, contests, over 140
arts & crafts booths, over 30 food vendor booths, local musical entertainment,
Mountain Man Rendezvous, dance & BBQ, pancake breakfast, Cowboy Church
services and more! Burro Days merchandise is available for purchase at the
Burro Information Booth during the event weekend. All proceeds go to Park
County RE-2 schools http://www.burrodays.com/  719-836-1921

MONDAY, JULY 29th

TUESDAY. JULY 30th
~~ 2013 Library Summer Reading Program: Dig into reading!  Tuesdays 9:30 –
10:15 am for 3-5 (entering Kindergarten in fall); 10:30 – 11:30 am for grade 1-6
in Fall. Today's topic: Pirate Party at the Fairplay Library 836-4299 or 836-4297

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31st

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1st

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ Annual Hartsel Days Celebration with Parade, Food, Craft and Yard Sales
719-836-2233

~~ Hartsel Library will be selling " AMERICAN Made cutlery and more" for Hartsel
Days in August. We do have catalogs if anyone wants to come and order some
early. By the 1st of may we should have a few samples at the library.

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4th
~~ Annual Hartsel Days Celebration with Parade, Food, Craft and Yard Sales
719-836-2233

MONDAY, AUGUST 5th
~~ Young at Heart Seniors 55+ at Camp Como in South Park Colorado
Call 719.836.2382 www.campcomo.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th
~~ Annual Living History Day at the South Park City Museum in Fairplay;
Gunfighters, 40 plus buildings of local mining town history, people dressed in
period costume 719-836-2387 www.southparkcity.org

~~ 10th Annual Fairplay Bead & Fiber Show today and tomorrow with a
wonderful addition of FIBER artists and dealers. The goal of this event is to
create a venue where bead and fiber people can sell and trade supplies, ideas,
tricks of the trade as well as sell their finished work. So we extend an invitation  
to bead artists, bead crafters and commercial bead dealers as well as fiber artists,
and fiber dealers to participate.  In this event. Your target clientele will be buyers
from the central Colorado area, tourist traffic, as well as other  beaders and
weavers, felters, and fiber artists. Located on Historic Front St. in Fairplay
Colorado 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.  Weekend activities
will include classes at Coyote Creek Studio Arts(419 Front St.), free drawings for
prizes, lampworking demonstrations and open torch for anyone to try, juried
competition in the categories of beaded jewelry, sculptural beading, lampworking,
and other bead work. A juried fiber competition is in the works...please check back
here later. Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m., there will be a complimentary wine and
cheese happy hour along with a spaghetti dinner at the Hand Hotel for those
participating in the show.  Visitors attending the show are welcome to come to the
dinner and participate in the evening activities with an admission fee of $5.00.
Evening activities will include a bead exchange (bring one bead item wrapped) and
the rest of the evening is yet to be determined.  http://www.backroombeads.com/

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11th
~~ Annual Living History Day at the South Park City Museum in Fairplay;
Gunfighters, 40 plus buildings of local mining town history, people dressed in
period costume 719-836-2387 www.southparkcity.org

~~ 10th Annual Fairplay Bead & Fiber Show August 10th and today with a
wonderful addition of FIBER artists and dealers. The goal of this event is to
create a venue where bead and fiber people can sell and trade supplies, ideas,
tricks of the trade as well as sell their finished work. So we extend an invitation  
to bead artists, bead crafters and commercial bead dealers as well as fiber artists,
and fiber dealers to participate.  In this event. Your target clientele will be buyers
from the central Colorado area, tourist traffic, as well as other  beaders and
weavers, felters, and fiber artists. Located on Historic Front St. in Fairplay
Colorado 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.  Weekend activities
will include classes at Coyote Creek Studio Arts(419 Front St.), free drawings for
prizes, lampworking demonstrations and open torch for anyone to try, juried
competition in the categories of beaded jewelry, sculptural beading, lampworking,
and other bead work. A juried fiber competition is in the works...please check back
here later. Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m., there will be a complimentary wine and
cheese happy hour along with a spaghetti dinner at the Hand Hotel for those
participating in the show.  Visitors attending the show are welcome to come to the
dinner and participate in the evening activities with an admission fee of $5.00.
Evening activities will include a bead exchange (bring one bead item wrapped) and
the rest of the evening is yet to be determined.  http://www.backroombeads.com/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th
~~ 2013 Lake George GEM & MINERAL Show today, tomorrow and Sunday 9am
to 5pm; Some Dealers will arrive as early as Tuesday, Aug. 13th!  A special
Dealer-Only Field Trip will be planned for Thursday, August 15th at 9am MTN
The show will consist of dealers featuring minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, and o
utstanding local specimens of amazonite, smoky quartz, topaz and so much more! 
Admission is FREE and so is the Parking!  Please Contact: Show & Dealer Chairman:
Dan Alfrey (719) 440-6234 (texts are Okay, or Leave a Message; Many spaces for
2013 were SOLD last year !!!  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  719-748-8383; 719-748-3030;
719-748-3861

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th
~~ 16th Annual Railroad Day in Como 719-836-2031

~~ 2013 Lake George GEM & MINERAL Show August 16th, 18th and today 9am
to 5pm; Some Dealers will arrive as early as Tuesday, Aug. 13th!  A special
Dealer-Only Field Trip will be planned for Thursday, August 15th at 9am MTN
The show will consist of dealers featuring minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, and o
utstanding local specimens of amazonite, smoky quartz, topaz and so much more! 
Admission is FREE and so is the Parking!  Please Contact: Show & Dealer Chairman:
Dan Alfrey (719) 440-6234 (texts are Okay, or Leave a Message; Many spaces for
2013 were SOLD last year !!!  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  719-748-8383; 719-748-3030;
719-748-3861

~~ Annual Lake George Extravaganza and Flywheelers Tractor Pull  with Craft
Fair, Food and Flea Market 719-748-8383; 719-748-3030; 719-748-3861

~~ 33rd Annual Ed Snell Annual 10k – Fairplay to Alma walk/run (Ed Snell Event)
719-836-2712  http://www.runsouthpark.com/

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th
~~ 2013 Lake George GEM & MINERAL Show August 16th, 17th and today 9am
to 5pm; Some Dealers will arrive as early as Tuesday, Aug. 13th!  A special
Dealer-Only Field Trip will be planned for Thursday, August 15th at 9am MTN
The show will consist of dealers featuring minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, and o
utstanding local specimens of amazonite, smoky quartz, topaz and so much more! 
Admission is FREE and so is the Parking!  Please Contact: Show & Dealer Chairman:
Dan Alfrey (719) 440-6234 (texts are Okay, or Leave a Message; Many spaces for
2013 were SOLD last year !!!  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  719-748-8383; 719-748-3030;
719-748-3861

~~ Annual Lake George Extravaganza and Flywheelers Tractor Pull  with Craft
Fair, Food and Flea Market 719-748-8383; 719-748-3030; 719-748-3861

MONDAY, AUGUST 19th
~~ Save the date for South Park Community Church's SonRise National Park
Vacation Bible School 9:00am to 11:30am on August 19th to 23rd. Kids who have
completed kindergarten through fifth grade will have fun learning the most
important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus  719-836-2770 or
719-836-2915 

~~ Annual Como Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This rendezvous is a pre-1840’s fur
trade rendezvous re-enactment.  This means that we strive for all aspects of this
event to be true to that era in the Rocky Mountains.  This event is held about 6
miles south of the town of Como, Colorado.  Como is located in South Park, an
intermontane grassland basin.  South Park is approximately 950 square miles of
rolling hills and meadows approximately 10,000 feet altitude.  This region was a
favorite trapping and wintering spot during the fur trade era.
http://www.comorendezvous.com/Home_Page.html

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20th
~~ Save the date for South Park Community Church's SonRise National Park
Vacation Bible School 9:00am to 11:30am on August 19th to 23rd. Kids who have
completed kindergarten through fifth grade will have fun learning the most
important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus  719-836-2770 or
719-836-2915 

~~ Annual Como Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This rendezvous is a pre-1840’s fur
trade rendezvous re-enactment.  This means that we strive for all aspects of this
event to be true to that era in the Rocky Mountains.  This event is held about 6
miles south of the town of Como, Colorado.  Como is located in South Park, an
intermontane grassland basin.  South Park is approximately 950 square miles of
rolling hills and meadows approximately 10,000 feet altitude.  This region was a
favorite trapping and wintering spot during the fur trade era.
http://www.comorendezvous.com/Home_Page.html

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21st
~~ Save the date for South Park Community Church's SonRise National Park
Vacation Bible School 9:00am to 11:30am on August 19th to 23rd. Kids who have
completed kindergarten through fifth grade will have fun learning the most
important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus  719-836-2770 or
719-836-2915 

~~ Annual Como Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This rendezvous is a pre-1840’s fur
trade rendezvous re-enactment.  This means that we strive for all aspects of this
event to be true to that era in the Rocky Mountains.  This event is held about 6
miles south of the town of Como, Colorado.  Como is located in South Park, an
intermontane grassland basin.  South Park is approximately 950 square miles of
rolling hills and meadows approximately 10,000 feet altitude.  This region was a
favorite trapping and wintering spot during the fur trade era.
http://www.comorendezvous.com/Home_Page.html

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd
~~ Save the date for South Park Community Church's SonRise National Park
Vacation Bible School 9:00am to 11:30am on August 19th to 23rd. Kids who have
completed kindergarten through fifth grade will have fun learning the most
important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus  719-836-2770 or
719-836-2915 

~~ Annual Como Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This rendezvous is a pre-1840’s fur
trade rendezvous re-enactment.  This means that we strive for all aspects of this
event to be true to that era in the Rocky Mountains.  This event is held about 6
miles south of the town of Como, Colorado.  Como is located in South Park, an
intermontane grassland basin.  South Park is approximately 950 square miles of
rolling hills and meadows approximately 10,000 feet altitude.  This region was a
favorite trapping and wintering spot during the fur trade era.
http://www.comorendezvous.com/Home_Page.html

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd
~~ Save the date for South Park Community Church's SonRise National Park
Vacation Bible School 9:00am to 11:30am on August 19th to 23rd. Kids who have
completed kindergarten through fifth grade will have fun learning the most
important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus  719-836-2770 or
719-836-2915 

~~ TGI Fairplay Friday Free Concert Series at Fairplay Beach 719-836-2622

~~ Annual Como Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This rendezvous is a pre-1840’s fur
trade rendezvous re-enactment.  This means that we strive for all aspects of this
event to be true to that era in the Rocky Mountains.  This event is held about 6
miles south of the town of Como, Colorado.  Como is located in South Park, an
intermontane grassland basin.  South Park is approximately 950 square miles of
rolling hills and meadows approximately 10,000 feet altitude.  This region was a
favorite trapping and wintering spot during the fur trade era.
http://www.comorendezvous.com/Home_Page.html

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th
~~ Alma Library open on following Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm: April 27th.
May 4th and 25th, June 1st, 22nd and 29th, July 27th and August 3rd and 24th

~~ Annual Como Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This rendezvous is a pre-1840’s fur
trade rendezvous re-enactment.  This means that we strive for all aspects of this
event to be true to that era in the Rocky Mountains.  This event is held about 6
miles south of the town of Como, Colorado.  Como is located in South Park, an
intermontane grassland basin.  South Park is approximately 950 square miles of
rolling hills and meadows approximately 10,000 feet altitude.  This region was a
favorite trapping and wintering spot during the fur trade era.
http://www.comorendezvous.com/Home_Page.html

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st
~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd
~~ When you donate $10 to support the FoFL (Friends of Fairplay Library) in
their quest to build a new Learning Center for our community, you will be entered
to WIN a 60 second chance to fill a shopping cart with groceries at the Prather’s
Market in Fairplay, Colorado; Tickets go on sale starting at the FoFL Book Sale
at Burro Days and the run will be today at 7am!  http://spfofl.org/

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
~~ South Park Art Celebration in Fairplay 719-836-2622 http://fairplayco.us/

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
~~ South Park Art Celebration in Fairplay 719-836-2622 http://fairplayco.us/

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
~~ South Park Art Celebration in Fairplay 719-836-2622 http://fairplayco.us/

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
~~ South Park Art Celebration in Fairplay 719-836-2622 http://fairplayco.us/

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
~~ South Park Art Celebration in Fairplay 719-836-2622 http://fairplayco.us/

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
~~ Alma Foundation Blues, Subarus, BBQ & 4 Wheel Drive Live Music, BBQ cook
off, Car Show at Alma Town Hall 12:30 to 5:00pm 719-836-2712

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
~~ Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative, 7th Annual Moonwalk at Alma Cemetery.
Take a historic walk and listen to the tales of days gone by! Hot chocolate, cider
and cookies served. Children will receive a small gift.  www.mrhi.org  836-0964
719-836-2712  For more information: Sheila Skaggs This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
~~ New Farmers Market in Hartsel!  Heartland Farmers Market 8:00am until
2:00pm every Saturday from May 25 until Sept. 28 in front of Bayou Salado
Trading Post in Hartsel; We are also accepting applications for local vendors:
Contact Elaine 719-839-5817 for details  www.windkistranch.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th
~~ Fall Festival and Craft Fair 9am to 5pm at the Park County Fairgrounds in
Fairplay (880 Bogue Stree) Cantact Kathy for more info at 719-836-4289

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st
~~ Halloween Spooktacular in Fairplay www.fairplayco.us

~~ South Park City Museum Trick or Treating and Haunted House in Faiplay 
719-836-2387 www.southparkcity.org

~~ Alma Trick or Trunk at 5:00pm For more info: Alma Town Hall at 719-836-2712

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
~~ Alma Community Thanksgiving Feast Pot Luck, Turkeys and Hams provided
For more info: Alma Town Hall, 836-2712  Times: 4:30pm & 6:30pm (Town Event)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th
~~ Alma Community Christmas Party Santa & Pot Luck at 4pm; For more info:
Alma Town Hall, 836-2712  (Town Event)