Upcoming Events for 2011

DECEMBER

  • December 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2011 51st Annual Georgetown Christmas Market
    Come celebrate 51 years of an Old World Christmas in quaint Georgetown. For 51 years, Georgetown has been hosting this marvelous outdoor European-inspired Market featuring handcrafted gifts, horse-drawn wagon rides, free entertainment and admission, carolers, roasted chestnuts, appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional robes, and the Santa Lucia Children’s Procession.
  • December 8, 2011 Books and Cooks
    Join Chef Gordon Rocks from the Georgetown Loop Dinner train @ 11am and watch the Chef prepare Butternut squash soup and goat cheese crostinis. Reservations strongly reccomended. Cooking demonstration at the Georgetown Library.
  • December 10 & 17, 2011 – Christmas at Hamill House – Enjoy the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree candles, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and the fellowship that is the foundation of the holidays in Georgetown.

Upcoming Events 2012

JANUARY

  • January 7, 2012 – Geocache by Moonlight – Middle school and high school students grab your snowsuit and mittens as we venture out by moonlight to treasure hunt with our GPS devices. Meet at the Georgetown Library at 5pm. We will eat some grub that continue on our journey to discover hidden treasures already planted among us. Then we will split up into groups as we try to be the first to uncover the treasure (itunes gift cards) hidden by a librarian.
  • January 12, 2012 – Mile High Cheapskates – The self proclaimed “Mile High Cheapskates” and co-owners of Milehighonthecheap.com, Laura Daily and Claire Walters visit the Idaho Springs Library at 11am on Saturday January 21st. The ladies will discuss ways to save money on everything from groceries to tickets to local sporting events. They will also provide tips on the “deal of day” websites, discuss ways to travel on a small budget and tell you where to find free or low cost classes. All attendees are entered into a drawing to win one of three $30 Safeway gift cards.
  • January 13, 2012 Decipher Maya Writings
    Professor Inga Calvin of CU returns to the Clear Creek Library District. At 5:30pm on Friday the 13th, Inga presents Maya writing at the Georgetown Library. Learn why the world will not end in 2012 and what the Maya writing means.

Past Events

MARCH

  • March 19th- 2nd Annual Silver Plume Cabin Fever Dance-7:30p to 10:30p • Enjoy the tunes of Empire Strikes Back @ the Plume Large Town Hall. $6/person and $10/couple. Tickets at Georgetown Market or People for Plume Board Members. *Fundraiser to complete emergency repairs to new town hall roof.*

APRIL

  • April 15th - The Devil’s Gate History Club will be hosting Memories of 10th Mountain Division during WWII – with Earl Clark and Dick Over on  Meetings are held in the Georgetown Community Center, beginning at 7 p.m.
  • April 23 - Annual Duck Race – CC Middle School Fund Raiser
  • April 23 - Annual Elks Easter Egg Hunt- 10:00 am to 12:30 pm  CRC Park
  • April 23rd- Loveland’s Tall Tees & Tacos (Orig. Vert Alert) – Loveland Ski Area and Wahoo’s Fish Tacos are hosting a Tall T’s n’ Tacos Terrain Park Competition on Saturday, April 23rd, 2010.  Read More
  • Apr 30    Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party - A Benefit for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. BBQ, Live Music, Great Skiing! Exit 216 off I-70 Georgetown, CO 80435 Price: $30.00 Phone: 303-571-5580 Loveland Ski Area
  • April 30th & May 1:  Fabricating Facts or Rampant Rumors – The 34th New Original Script and Production by George Downing Performed in the BIG Town Hall, Silver Plume, Colorado Adults $30.00 Seniors (Sunday only) $25.00 Children $15.00
    Email info@silverplumemelodrama.org Reservations call 303 569 2023  Website:  Silver Plume Melodrama 2011
  • April 30th – Children’s Book Day – El d a de los ni os at Clear Creek Library, reading, fiesta & crafts.  Click for more info.

MAY

  • May 7th – Loveland Ski Area Closing Celebration – The Luv Brothers take the stage on the Basin Patio with their unique bluegrass sound to help close out the season.
  • May 8th - Last Day at Loveland!  Loveland Ski Area Closing Day Celebration Apres Ski Party – Arnie J. Green and his band will rock the crowd on the Basin Patio.  Bring your friends and enjoy great drink specials as the lifts close for the summer!
  • May 7th & 9th - Georgetown Railroad Mother’s Day weekend specials • Ride include chocolates and roses for all Mothers.
  • May 14th – 15th – Idaho Springs City Wide Garage Sale
  • May 20, 2011 – 5-7 p.m. Ancient Worlds: Greeks and Mythology – History of Greek Mythology for Adults  at the Idaho Springs Public Library.
  • May: 27th: Idaho Springs Farmers Market, Idaho Mall (16th & 17th) every Fri from 12pm- 7pm
  • May 28th – 29th – 9th year of the Railroad & Mining Days – in downtown Georgetown live Music, Pack Burro Race on Sat, starts 10 am, last about 2 hrs and then awards are noon(ish).  There will be vendors in the park with all sorts of great handmade items, art, food etc.  Petting zoo with LOTS of fun animals.  There is a little train the kids can ride, the Georgetown Loop is running for everyone & burro rides. Event is from 10 to 5 daily. town.georgetown.co.us OR georgetownlooprr.com
  • Hamill House Museum officially opens on Memorial Day Weekend: tours are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, children $12 and under are FREE. We also offer Children’s Tours with a prize and family tours (up to 10 family members) for $10. Walking tours are by reservation and are $10 which includes the Georgetown Walking Tour Booklet by William E. Wilson.
  • May 2011- 2nd annual Cannon Ball Ralley at Mile Hi Rafting.

JUNE

  • June: 3, 10, 17, 24: Idaho Springs Farmers Market, Idaho Mall (16th & 17th) every Fri from 12pm- 7pm
  • June 4th, 2011  1:00-3:00 pm – BBQ & Concert-Sammy Dee Blues Band - Fund raiser.  BBQ starts at 12:00.  Music 1:00-3:00.  Donations welcome.  Louisiana/Texas style blues.  www.sammydeemorton.com Idaho Springs, Citizen’s Park, 16th & Miner
  • June 4th – Free Lunch in the Park – will be held at Idaho Springs Citizens Park.  This is a fundraiser for our local Santa Claus – Bill Lee, aka Red Tail of Laughing Valley Ranch.  Bill was recently severely injured in an automobile accident and the funds raised from this event will go to help the family.
  • June 5th :  Leisure Bike Ride leaving from the Rec Center tour around Idaho Springs 10:00 – 1:00
  • June 7th, 8th+9th 2011 – Summer Reading - Grab your passports for an outstanding journey around the world. As we board our hot air balloons and depart from the United States, we will be designing our very own t-shirts to take on the journey. All aboard the Summer Reading Express! June 7 at John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown. June 8 at the Idaho Springs Public Library. June 9 at King-Murphy School in Evergreen.
  • June 9-11 – Clear Creek ON THE RISE Festival -Courtney-Cooper Riley Park, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 The Clear Creek ON THE RISE Festival is capitalizing on the popularity of Clear Creek (now the 3rd most commercially rafted river in Colorado!) and it’s proximity to large population centers interested in river recreation to create an event showcasing several facets of whitewater competition and instruction- all amid a fun festival atmosphere. Lots of Competitions – see EventBrite to enter.
  • June 10th - Creek At The Peak down river race through Class IV whitewater on Clear Creek from Dumont to Idaho Springs.  Check out the info & register at http://www.creekatthepeak.com
  • June 11th - Healing Wheels Bicycle Tour – Century Ride – bicycle tour from Morrison around through Idaho Springs and back to Morrison. Register.
  • June 11 – 17, 2011 • Ride The Rockies – Crested Butte to Georgetown • 412 Miles. Concludes in Georgetown, featuring the finish line festivities including live music, a beer garden, food, and awards presentation.
  • June 13th 2011 from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm – Books and Cooks – Chef Ormerod of Tommyknocker Brewery hosts a cheese making demonstration at the idaho Springs Public Library. Stop in for a half-hour on your lunch break or stay for the entire demonstration.
  • June 18th, 2011 -  Mount Evans Ascent – 14.5M Run up paved auto road – Highest Road Race In North America Phone: 303-642-7917
  • June 18th 2011 – 1:00 pm -3:00 pm – Gardening Program at JTML - Scraps to Soil visits the Georgetown Library. Listen to tips on Rocky Mountain Gardening and then get your hands dirty in soil. The program is open to kids and adults.
  • June 25th: Nora Jane Struthers Bluegrass Concert at the United Center Idaho Springs 1440 Colorado Blvd. 303-567-1771 http://www.unitedcenterinc.com/
  • Jun 23, 2011 Slacker Half Marathon, 4M – From 7am – 11am – The highest DOWNHILL half marathon in the country and possibly the highest DOWNHILL 4 Mile Run!  Do not be misled by the name.  beginning at 10,630 feet and traveling over a rolling hill descent to 8400 feet! The half marathon begins at Loveland Ski Area and travels the first five miles through a Forest Service area.  Read More
  • June 2011- Wine Tasting & Hors d’Oeuvres Train • Wine tasting accompanied by hors d’oeuvres held in the Georgetown train atop the high bridge.
  • June 2011- Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train • A catered dinner on board our enclosed cars while atop the Devil’s Gate High Bridge.
  • June 2011- 41st Anniversary Annual Meeting and Midsommar Festival

July

  • July 2011- Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train • A catered dinner on board our enclosed cars while atop the Devil’s Gate High Bridge.
  • July 2011- Wine Tasting & Hors d’Oeuvres Train • Wine tasting accompanied by hors d’oeuvres held in the Georgetown train atop the high bridge.
  • July 2011- Tommyknocker Days in Idaho Springs
  • July 2nd, 2011 – Clear Creek RapidGrass – at Clear Creek Baseball Fields, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 From: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Clear Creek RapidGrass is a non-profit locally grown, locally supported music festival to showcase acoustic talent throughout Denver. It happens once a year and includs music workshops, games, food, contests and great local music. Price Range $$ (10-30) Contact: clearcreekrapidgrass@gmail.com Phone:   303.519.2492
  • July 3rd – Fabricating Facts or Rampant Rumors – The 34th New Original Script and Production by George Downing Performed in the BIG Town Hall, Silver Plume, Colorado. Tickets: Adults $30.00 Seniors (Sunday only) $25.00 Children $15.00 Email info@silverplumemelodrama.org Tickets: 303 569 2023  Website:  Silver Plume Melodrama 2011
  • July 4, 2011- July 4th Parade and 5k race in Georgetown. • BBQ, Fireworks at Dusk – Annual Georgetown 4th of July celebration, featuring BBQ at City Park, parade, bucket brigade races and so much more
  • July 4, 2011- Idaho Springs Fireworks Display – over BRIDAL VEIL FALLS AND TAYLER WATER WHEEL • Idaho Springs
  • July 4 from 1 pm-4 pm – Ice Cream Social - Join us in Silver Plume’s Dinger Park for homemade baked goods and ice cream after the Georgetown BBQ. Annual Fund Raiser for People for Silver Plume. Adults $5, Kids $3
  • July 4, 2011- Fireworks Train • Watch the Georgetown fireworks high up on the Devil’s Gate bridge.
  • July 8 – 6:00 pm Friday -8:00 am Saturday – Games Night and Sleepover at ISPL. Games Night and Sleepover at the idaho Springs Public Library. Pre-register to spend the night at the library. Ages 6 and up, bring your sleeping bags and pillows. The fun begins at 6pm Friday and ends at 8am Saturday morning. www.youseemore.com/clearcreeklibrary
  • July 9th & 10th - Triple ByPass – road bike ride from Evergreen to Avon and back in 2 days -  240 miles, 20,000 ft elevation gain.
  • July 9th – Friends of the Library and CCMRD presents Mountain Jams 2011 – from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm – K-GOAT – 102.7 FM hosts the opening show. The Credibility Gap will headline with special guests, Deadwood Fire, Amanda Capper, The Pelican Divas, Kristi Morrell and Ted Dreith at Library Corner Park in Georgetown, Colo. Contact: stephanie@clearcreeklibrary.org or Phone: Tim Hamid 303 569-2737
  • July 10:  Leisure Bike Ride – Idaho Springs to Floyd Hill 10:00 – 1:00
  • July: 1,8,15,22,29: Idaho Springs Farmers Market, Idaho Mall (16th & 17th) every Fri from 12pm- 7pm
  • July 22nd 2011 from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm – Family Picnic Games Night at JTML – Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and listen to the band. For dessert, we’ll roast marshmallows over the fire pit. www.youseemore.com/clearcreeklibrary
  • July 23rd – Friends of the Library and CCMRD presents Mountain Jams 2011 – from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm-  Live music at the Library Corner Park in Georgetown, Colo. with The Denver Mountainaires, Award winning 30-member Barbershop Chorus, folk duo Stephanie Bateman and Luke Halpin. stephanie@clearcreeklibrary.org or Phone:  Tim Hamid 303 569-2737
  • Jul 23, 2011 – Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb- Idaho Springs up Hwy 103 and Hwy 5, then return, for more info contact David Newcomer  (303) 579-4847 dnewcomer@mac.com

AUGUST

  • Aug. 3rd 2011 – Summer Reading Party 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Clear Creek County Library District’s summer reading party at the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation Center. Bring your swimsuit and a towel for swimming and lunch. stephanie@clearcreeklibrary.org Or phone: 303 567-2020 or 303 569-2620
  • August: 5,12,19,26: Idaho Springs Farmers Market, Idaho Mall (16th & 17th) every Fri from 12pm- 7pm
  • Aug. 6th:  Friends of the Library and CCMRD present Mountain Jams – at 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.  Live music with folk sensation Dakota Blonde, high energy jazz with The Jim Stahlhut Trio and alternative/folk blend with Live Animal at the Library Corner Park in Georgetown, Colo. stephanie@clearcreeklibrary.org or Phone: Tim Hamid 303 569-2737
  • August 7th – Evergreen Town Race - starts on Upper Bear Creek, Clear Creek County. For more info contact John Wells   (303) 526-5971 jmwpi@att.net
  • Aug. 12th Henna Tattoos and Games Night at Idaho Springs Library from 4:00 pm – 6:30pm.  Great for children and adults alike. Contact: stephanie@clearcreeklibrary.org or  Phone:  303 567-2020
  • August 13th, 2011: Taste of the Divide from 2 pm-5 6pm -  The Taste of the Divide is an event with artists, restaurant flavors as food vendors, a beer garden, live music, and face painters. This is an event like no other in the court yard of the Historic Hamill House in Georgetown, Co. event costs are $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child  For more info contact Dawn at dawn@greatdividetravel.com.
  • August 13th,  2011:  Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon – 33rd Anniversary – Georgetown to Idaho Springs.  Register & find out more information on the website at http://www.gtishalf.org/
  • Aug. 20th 2011 – Who is on Your Family Tree? -  Clear Creek County Archivist Christine Bradley talks about genealogy information and Ancestry.com at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown, Colo.
  • Aug. 20th 2011 -  Friends of the Library and CCMRD presents Mountain Jams -10:00 am – 7:00 pm – Dance, Dance, Dance with the Glass Packs, Fiddler John Wilson and Jimmy Lewis and Ron Jones Fiddlin’ Fever at the Corner Park next to the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown, Colo.
  • Aug. 26th Henna Tattoos and Games Night at Idaho Springs Library from 4:00 pm – 6:30pm.  Henna tattoos and Games Night at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown, Colo. Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. For Kids and adults.
  • August 2011- Wine Tasting & Hors d’Oeuvres Train • Wine tasting accompanied by hors d’oeuvres held in the Georgetown train atop the high bridge.
  • August 2011- Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train • A catered dinner on board our enclosed cars while atop the Devil’s Gate High Bridge.

SEPTEMBER

  • September: 2,9,16,23,30: Idaho Springs Farmers Market, Idaho Mall (16th & 17th) every Fri from 12pm- 7pm
  • September 17th - Clear Creek Watershed Festival - An out of the box learning about the local watershed and it connectedness to our daily uses. This FREE Festival will host over 30 environmental passport stations each hosting games and crafts. For more info:  http://www.clearcreekwater.org
  • September 17th: Georgetown Dutch Oven COOK-OFF, Don’t miss this great annual event in September. Enter or just come for the fun! Entries are $25 per team. Beer Garden, Brats, entertainment, tours, and much more! Go to www.georgetowncookoff.com for details.
  • September 2011- Wine Tasting & Hors d’Oeuvres Train • Wine tasting accompanied by hors d’oeuvres held in the Georgetown train atop the high bridge.
  • September 2011- Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train • A catered dinner on board our enclosed cars while atop the Devil’s Gate High Bridge.

OCTOBER

  • October: 14: Idaho Springs Farmers Market, Idaho Mall (16th & 17th) every Fri from 12pm- 7pm
  • Oct 22th: Rosie Flores Concert – at the United Center Idaho Springs 1440 Colorado Blvd. 303-567-1771. A veteran of the roots-music scene since the late 70′s, Rosie will serve up healthy portions of rockabilly and country with her San Antonio, Texas-based style.  http://www.unitedcenterinc.com/
  • Aspen Fest, Georgetown town.georgetown.co.us
  • Empire Scarecrow Festival empirecoloradogov.com

NOVEMBER

  • November 19th: Marienne Kreitlow - at the United Center Idaho Springs 1440 Colorado Blvd. 303-567-1771. A songwriter, poet, librettist, performer, and recording artist, Marienne is a gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.   http://www.unitedcenterinc.com/
  • Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival town.georgetown.co.us
  • Historical Society of Idaho Springs Annual Gala historicidahosprings.com
  • Veterans Day Ceremonies idahospringsco.com
  • Georgetown Tree Lighting/John Denver Letter Day   town.georgetown.co.us
  • Idaho Springs Tree Lighting idahospringsco.com

 

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