Summit County calendar for Aug. 15, 2013

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A&E
Bike-In-Movie
Keystone, August 15
5:30-8:30 p.m., Keystone Lakeside Village. Join us for a bike-in movie at Lakeside Village. Bring your own bike or rent one from the Adventure Center and pedal around beautiful Keystone Lake before settling in to watch a family-friendly movie under the stars. Food and beverages will be available on site.
Breck Bike Week
Breckenridge, August 15, 16, 17
8 a.m., Throughout Breckenridge. Get introduced to the bike paths, trails and roads that make up Breckenridge’s backcountry bike playground. Bike week is dedicated to bike lovers of all ages. Call 877-864-0868.
Brian Hornbuckle Band
Keystone, August 15
9:30 p.m., Snake River Saloon. Great Dance Blues. 9 p.m. drink specials, $2 Bud and well shots, $3 well drinks and wine.
Free Glassblowing Demonstrations
Frisco, August 15, 17
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.
Murphy’s Poker Night
Silverthorne, August 15
7-11 p.m., Murphy’s Irish Pub, 501 Blue River Parkway. Free Texas Hold ‘Em. Two tournament-style games every Thursday. First game @ 7 p.m. Second @ 10 p.m. No entry fee. Play to win Bar Tabs. Food and Drink Specials for players. Call 468-2457.
Open Mic at the Moose Jaw
Frisco, August 15
10 p.m., Main St. Open Mic w/John Truscelli every Thursday.
Wonderlic
Dillon, August 15
9:30 p.m., Dillon Dam Brewery, 100 Little Dam St. Call 262-7777.
The 39 Steps
Breckenridge, August 15, 16, 17
7:30-9:30 p.m., The Breckenridge Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St. Hitchcock meets Monty Python in this rollicking comedy mysery involving seductive spies, thrilling chases, and serious flirtation. Call 453-0199.
The World Goes ‘Round
Dillon, August 15, 16, 17
6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Lake Dillon Theatre Company, 176 Lake Dillon Drive. An eclectic collection of love songs, torch songs, and witty comic numbers from two of the musical composers of such great shows as Chicago, Cabaret, and more. Call 513-9386.
Thursday Night Live Trivia
Frisco, August 15
9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Jonny-G’s Bar, Nightclub & Pizzeria. Come in and test your brain. Live Trivia hosted by Kathleen starts @ 9 p.m. with 3 great rounds of trivia fun. Prizes rewarded after each round and a grand prize to the winning team! Call 668-5442.
Wild About Colorado- Plein Air Art Festival
Breckenridge, August 15, 16, 17
10 a.m., Carter Park Pavilion, 400 High Street. 4 day event benefiting the Continental Divide Land Trust. Take part in wildflower hikes, historical walk — talks, photo classes, nature — art workshops and an art show featuring the works of 15 acclaimed plein air artists, dinner and cocktails. Call 453-3875.
LIVE MUSIC
Chali 2na with the House of Vibe + the MTHDS
Breckenridge, August 15
9 p.m., three20south, 320 S Main St. Chali 2na has done it all, from his explosion onto Los Angeles’ burgeoning hip-hop scene, to his tenure as MC for seminal hip-hop group Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. CO’s live hip hop rock band, the MTHDS open.
Jababa
Frisco, August 15
9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Barkley’s Ballroom, 610 Main St. Free Show. $6 all you can drink wells and domestic drafts from 9-10. Organ Funk band Jababa plays at 10. Doors at 9. Call 708-7042
RECREATION
Advanced Tennis Drop-In Clinic
Breckenridge, August 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.
Washington Gold/Silver Mine Tour
Breckenridge, August 15, 16, 17
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.
Stephen C.West Ice Arena Daily Schedule
Breckenridge, August 15
9 a.m., Stephen C. West Ice Arena, 189 Boreas Pass Road. Visit the SCW website for rates and details. Putt — Play Junction 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Public Skate 9-11 a.m. Lunch Shot 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public Skate 1:15-3 p.m. Stick — Puck 3:15-5 p.m. Call 547-9974.
Wilderness Hike
Breckenridge, August 15
10 a.m. to noon, Breckenridge Welcome Center, 203 S. Main St. Explore the natural beauty — history of Breckeridge. Guided, informational hikes leave from the Breckenridge Welcome Center on select Thursdays throughout the summer. Hikes range from easy-moderate and all ages are welcome. $12/hiker. For this week’s destination visit BreckenridgeRecreation.com. Call 453-1734.
HISTORY
1883 Dillon Schoolhouse tour
Dillon, Every Tuesday-Saturday
1-4 p.m., 403 La Bonte St. Guided tours of 1883 Dillon Schoolhouse furnished as it was 100 years ago with local history dis[plays, a DVD depicts building Dillon Dam and relocation of the town and two log cabins. Free tours Tuesday-Saturday. Call 468-2207.
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.
Dillon/Denver & the Dam Walking Tour
Dillon, August 15
10-11:30 a.m., Old Dillon Schoolhouse Museum. Sandie Mather offers her talk, “Dillon, Denver, and the Dam,” followed by a walking tour to see some of the buildings rescued from the old town. Call 468-2207.
KID STUFF
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.
Kids Drop In Tennis Clinic
Keystone, August15
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. 10-11 a.m. ages 5-10. 11 a.m. to noon ages 11-16. Call 496-4220.
COMMUNITY
Father Dyer Food Pantry
Breckenridge, August 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 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.
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, 16, 17
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. 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 Pre-Sale
Frisco, August 15
5-8 p.m., Summit County Community & Senior Center, 0083 Nancy’s Place. Get the first look at the annual gigantic rummage sale — silent auction pre-sale. $10 age 11 and 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
Conservative Consumption Dillon, August 15
5:30-7:30 p.m., Arapahoe Café (Basement), 626 Lake Dillon Drive. Back by popular demand. Conservatives are meeting for a few beers or a glass of wine. Come and join us for some good conversation and meet some like minded residents. Call 453-2961
Coffee Talk
Breckenridge, August 16
8-9 a.m., Amazing Grace, 213 E Lincoln Ave. Join Town Manager Tim Gagen and Mayor John Warner for an informal opportunity to speak one-on-one and discuss town issues, offer input on the happenings in our community and a chance to clarify information. Call 547-3166.
Women’s 12 Step Meeting
Breckenridge, August 17
9-10 a.m., Saint John’s Church. Corner of French & Lincoln, please use back entrance. Women’s 12 Step Meeting, open to all women in recovery. Call 485-0151

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