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Arts & Entertainment
$2 Trivia Tuesdays
Breckenridge, August 13
9 p.m., MotherLoaded Tavern, 103 South Main Street. Live hosted Trivia with prizes inc a bottle of Boone’s Farm for best team name. Call 453-2572.
BMF Tuesday Series: Duo-Duo-Trio
Breckenridge, August 13
7:30-9:30 p.m., Riverwalk Center, 150 West Adams Ave. Bach, Kodaly and Brahms’ Piano Trio No.1. Featuring guest artists Lei Weng and David Requiro with Concert Master Nathan Olson. Call 547-3100.
Explore Lake Dillon Boat Tours
Dillon, August 13
9-11 a.m., Dillon Marina. Find out interesting facts during a one and a half hour pontoon boat interpretive tour of Lake Dillon. The cost is $20 per adult, and $10 per child. Reservations are required. Call 468-5100 or visit dillonmarina.com
Free Glassblowing Demonstrations
Frisco, August 13
2-7 p.m., Gatherhouse, 110 Second Ave. Watch John Hudnut and the crew transform 2000-degree molten glass into pieces of art. Great for all ages. Classes also available. Call 485-2909.
Free Texas Hold’em Tournament
Frisco, August 13
7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Jonny-G’s Bar, Nightclub & Pizzeria. We offer Frisco’s only poker night with 2 no entry fee Texas Hold’em tournaments. Games are at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Play to win great prizes and enjoy great food and drink specials. Call 668-5442.
Open Session Night at the Cala
Dillon, August 13
9 p.m. to midnight, The Cala Inn, 40 Cove Blvd. Bring your instrument and play along with the other musicians or play solo, or just grab a pint and enjoy the music. Call 468-1899.
Tuesday Trivia Night
Dillon, August 13
8-10 p.m., Adriano’s Bistro and Pizza, 240 Lake Dillon Dr. Team up with your friends and join us for a fun night of Team Trivia. Food and drink specials with in house gift certificates too. Call 368-0508.
Art at JK Studio
Breckenridge, August 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lincoln West Mall, 100 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor. Wed, Fri, Sat. See where the fiber artist works in her studio, designing and creating handmade items, such as unique lightweight Fabric Pins, Cards, etc. More info at http://www.jkstudiollc.com. Call 717-855-0561.
Bingo
Silverthorne, August 14
6:30-9 p.m., 1321 Blue River Pkwy. Win cash prizes- $10 buy-in plus $1 progressive card. Support the local Elks Lodge charities and events. Featuring Jackpot Progressive Blackout game, and Double Action final. Under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Call 468-2561.
Country Dancing / Lessons
Dillon, August 14
6-8 p.m., Dillon Amphitheatre. Come have a terrific evening of Country Dancing. Call 262-3409
LIVE MUSIC
BMF Cabaret: Three Divas
Breckenridge, August 14
7:30-9:30 p.m., Riverwalk Center 150 West Adams Ave. Three fun and fabulous Sopranos sing music from their favorite musical theater shows. Featuring Christine Robertson, Rachel Assi and Jessica Medoff Bunchman. Call 547-3100.
Free live music with Marinade
Breckenridge, August 14
9 p.m., three20south, 320 S Main St., Marinade’s sound is a scintillating, multi-flavored kick, with its spicy funk, salty blues, savory reggae and chill jazz it is finger-lickin’ good. Call 368-3204
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress
Frisco, August 14
9 p.m., The Barkley Ballroom, 610 Main Street, Robert Walter is an accomplished keyboardist who has worked as a leader and sideman with many of the giants of American jazz and funk music. Music at 9:30. Call 708-7042.
RECREATION
Intermediate Tennis Clinic
Breckenridge, August 14
10:30 a.m. to noon, Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Held Mondays and Wednesdays from June 3 to August 28, Intermediate Tennis Drop-In Clinics are offered for adults looking for a great way to improve their tennis game and get a fun workout. Just $20 per drop-in. Call 453-1734.
Senior Doubles Tennis Club
Breckenridge, August 14
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. New this summer, the seniors will have the outdoor clay courts reserved on Mon, Wed and Fri, June 17-September 6 for the Seniors Doubles Tennis Club. Show up on a per time basis for $9 per senior, or join the Seniors Doubles Club for the whole summer for only $80. Call 453-1734.
Advanced Tennis Drop-In Clinic
Breckenridge, August 13, 15
10:30 a.m. to noon, Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4 to August 29, advanced tennis players (suggested NTRP rating 3.5 or higher) are invited to join our Advanced Tennis Drop-In Clinic to improve their tennis game and get a fun workout. Just $20 per drop-in. Call 453-1734.
Summer Skating Camp – Weekly Session Begins
Breckenridge, August 13
8 a.m. to noon, Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Skating Camp is a great opportunity to receive instruction from experienced skating coaches, participate in a variety of specialty classes and dry-land training sessions. Sessions meet Tue/Wed/Thur 8 a.m. to noon, August 6-15. Weekly Sessions: $192, August Session: $345. No Daily Drop-In, Ages 5-12 Call 453-1734.
Summit Jr. Road Cycling Program
Frisco, August 13
9 a.m. to noon, Meets behind Podium Sports every Tues. at 9 a.m. Kids ages 11-19 meet for this ability grouped road biking program to ride locally throughout Summit County. Road bikes and helmet required to participate. Call 389-0581.
Washington Gold and Silver Mine Tour
Breckenridge, August 13, 14, 15
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., 465 Illinois Gulch Road. Explore this gold and silver mine, walk underground into the mine, and learn to pan for gold. Call for pricing and reservations. Call 453-9767, x2.
HISTORY
Edwin Carter Discovery Center
Breckenridge, Daily except Monday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 111 North Ridge Street. Explore the home and museum of Edwin Carter, miner turned taxidermist and naturalist. View many original Rocky Mountain specimens and enjoy interactive displays honoring Carter’s legacy. Call 453-9767, x2.
High Line Railroad Park
Breckenridge, Daily except Monday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 189 Boreas Pass Road. See Engine No. 9 on the original narrow-gauge track that came into Breckenridge over Boreas Pass and a restored rotary snowplow. Learn about the history of the railroad and how it transformed the town. Call 453-9767, x2.
Summit Ski Exhibit
Breckenridge, Daily except Monday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 308-B South Main Street. Celebrate the first 100 years of skiing in Summit County with a ski documentary and vintage equipment and clothing. This exhibit is a colorful look into the history of skiing. Call 453-9767, x2.
Haunted Tour of Breckenridge
Breckenridge, August 14
7:30-9 p.m., 203 South Main Street. Join us for a late evening stroll through Breckenridge’s haunted historic district. Along the way hear eerie and unexplained stories from Breckenridge’s rough and uncertain past. Call for pricing and reservations. Call 453-9767, x2.
KID STUFF
Breckenridge Mountain Camp
Breckenridge, Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Programs are based on skill development, guided discovery and amazing activities that foster healthy, outdoor fun. Tuesdays are our new designated field trip day, so register early. Ages 5-12. $43/day ($38/day for residents) Call 453-1734.
Sweet Blessings Parent’s Day Out Program
Breckenridge, Monday-Friday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Church at Agape Outpost. This program is a safe, fun place to bring your 2yr old through 5yr old, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., so you can have some time to yourself. Call 389-7708.
Infant/Toddler Playgroup
Frisco, August 13
9:30 a.m., Mt. Royal room in the County Commons Building. Infants through 3 yrs + older siblings welcome. This group is free and open to the community. We meet 9:30-11:30 every Tuesday. Call 668-9186.
Kids Drop In Tennis Clinic
Keystone, August 13, 15
10-11 a.m., Keystone Tennis Center. Junior clinics are just too much fun on a tennis court. We use USTA and USPTA training to get the most out of all the kids. 10 to 11 a.m. – ages 5-10 11 to noon – ages 11-16 Call 496-4220
COMMUNITY
4-H Sewing Club
Frisco, August 13
9 a.m. to noon, County Commons. Open to kids ages 9-18 who can bring a sewing machine to classes. Class size is limited. Enroll in 4-H for $40 for the entire year to participate in all of our programs. http://www.co.summit.co.us/4-H Please see our web site for the Beginner Sewing Supply List. Call 668-4142.
Al-Anon Meeting
Dillon, August 13
7-8 p.m., Lord of the Mountains Church. Hope and serenity for friends and family of alcoholics, everyone is welcome.
Community Dinner
Silverthorne, August 13
5-7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Blue River Parkway. A free community dinner is served to all those who wished to attend. Call 389-0015.
Father Dyer Food Pantry
Breckenridge, August 13, 15
10 a.m. to noon, Father Dyer Church Basement, 310 Wellington Rd. Food pantry available to those in need. Call 453-2250.
Looking for ancestors?
Frisco, August 13, 15
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 161 Forest Dr. Access genealogy listings for free. Order Microfilm and use our projectors. Staffed by church volunteers versed in finding info about your family’s history. Ancestory.com available. Call 668-5633.
Por Tu Familia
Frisco, August 13
4:30-6:30 p.m., Miner’s Creek Room, 360 Peak One Dr. Main Office Building. La Clínica Comunitaria estará llevando a cabo un Taller de Educación para Diabéticos. Estos talleres se llevan a cabo los segundos martes de cada mes. Ofreceremos exámenes de glucosa completamente gratis. Es un evento abierto a toda la comunidad del condado de Summit y condados aledaños. Call 668-4040.
Summit Seniors Rummage Sale Donations Accepted
Frisco, August 13
Noon to 7 p.m., Summit County Community & Senior Center, 0083 Nancy’s Place. Donations accepted for annual gigantic rummage sale. All types of goods. Clothes should be in clean, good condition. No large furniture, large appliances, TVs, computer monitors without computers, mattresses, encyclopedias or magazines. Bring to center only during stated hours. Call 668-2940.
Tuesday Lunch
Frisco, August 13
Noon to 1 p.m., Community & Senior Center, 0083 Nancy’s Place. Seniors age 55 — over are invited to attend lunch every Tuesday at the Senior Center. Cost is $3 to $5 (sliding scale based on income). RSVP by 9 a.m. to 668-2944.
Tuesday Party Bridge
Frisco, August 13
12:50 p.m., Community and Senior Center. Party Bridge every Tuesday from 12:50-4:30 p.m. Relaxed atmosphere. Everyone welcome. Call 453-1206.
Al-Anon Meeting
Breckenridge, August 15
7-8 p.m., St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 100 S. French St. Call 485-1603.
Horse Cents Thrift Store
Silverthorne, August 15
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 252 Warren Ave. From Blue River Parkway, go 3 blocks west on 3rd St to stop sign. Turn left on Warren. Store is on left just around the curve. More than 2,000 sq ft of new and quality used items. Store proceeds benefit rescued and rehabilitated animals (mostly horses) used in programs for a Summit County nonprofit organization. Call 389-3269 or 389-4821.
Summit Seniors Rummage Sale Pre-Sale
Frisco, August 15
5-8 p.m., Summit County Community & Senior Center, 0083 Nancy’s Place. Annual gigantic rummage sale — silent auction pre-sale. $10 age 11 — over, $5 under 11. Call 668-2940.
Thursday Lunch
Frisco, August 15
Noon to 1 p.m., Community & Senior Center, 0083 Nancy’s Place. Seniors age 55 — over are invited to attend lunch every Thursday at the Senior Center. Cost is $3 to $5 (sliding scale based on income). RSVP by 9 a.m. to 668-2944
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
AA Meeting
Breckenridge, August 13
7-8 p.m., Father Dyer’s Church downstairs, 310 Wellington St. Big Book study. Call 453-2905.
Tuesday Night Frisco AA Meeting
Frisco, August 13
6:30-7:30 p.m., County Commons Building, Mt. Royal Room. AA open discussion meeting for AA members and guests. Call 485-0151.

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