Summit County events calendar: 10/16/13

A&E

Arts Alive

Breckenridge, every day

11 a.m., 500 S. Main St. La Cima Mall Breckenridge Co. Arts Alive is still enjoying the artist’s inspiration from the fall colors. The show will be hanging during the month of October. The gallery is also showing the beautiful jewelry made by artist Yvonne Kuennen. There is an artist in the gallery daily to talk about the work. Call 970 453-0450.

Free Glassblowing Demonstrations

Dillon, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays

2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Gatherhouse, 110 Second Ave., Frisco. Watch John Hudnut and the crew transform 2000-degree molten glass into pieces of art. Great for all ages. Classes also available. Call 970-485-2909.

Country/Swing Dance Email List

Dillon, every day

6 p.m., Summit County. If you would like to be included in Silverthorne and Dillon’s Country Dance email list please send an email to: letsdanceemail@gmail.com and we will add you to our list. Dances are held in Dillon and Silverthorne throughout the year. Don’t miss out on the fun. Sign up for notifications today. Call 970-262-3403.

Ladies Night

Frisco, Oct. 16

9 p.m. – 2 a.m., Jonny-G’s Bar, Nightclub & Pizzeria. Frisco’s only and longest running Ladies Night goes down every Wednesday night. The dance floor is packed with DJ Crisp spinnin new — old school hip hop and more. No cover. Call 970-668-5442.

Bingo

Silverthorne, Oct. 16

6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 1321 Blue River Pkwy, Silverthorne. Fun for the whole family. 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 970-468-2561.

Poker Night

Dillon, Oct. 16

7 p.m. – 2 a.m., BuckMoor’s @ 119 E Labonte Dr in Downtown Dillon. Completely Free Poker tournament!! Two games, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. with Prizes for top finishers. Great Food and Drink specials as well! Call 970-468-2006.

Drinkin with Lincoln

Frisco, Oct. 17

9 p.m. – 2 a.m., The Barkley Ballroom, 610 Main St in Frisco. From 9-11, it’s $5 all you can drink for anyone over 21. Listen to your favorite tunes and dance the night away. Call 970-708-7042.

Thursday Night Live Trivia

Frisco, Oct. 17

9 p.m. – 2 a.m., Jonny-G’s Bar, Nightclub & Pizzeria, Frisco. 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.

Murphy’s Poker Night

Silverthorne, Oct. 17

7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Murphy’s Irish Pub, 501 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne. Free Texas Hold ‘Em at Silverthorne’s home for Poker. Two tournament-style games every Thursday. First game @ 7 p.m. Second game @ 10 p.m. No entry fee. Play to win Bar Tabs. Food and Drink Specials for players. Call 970-468-2457.

Open Mic at the Moose Jaw

Frisco, Oct. 17

10 p.m., Main St., Frisco. Open Mic w/John Truscelli every Thursday.

Danceparty with DJ DeniedRockstar

Dillon, Oct. 17

9 p.m. – 2 a.m., BuckMoors at 119 E Labonte St., Downtown Dillon. DJ Denied Rockstar plays non-stop music and gets the dance floor music. Everything from the hip hop, electronic, rock, and alternative is open game for this incredible DJ. Call 970-468-2006.

Rotating DJ Series

Frisco, Oct. 18

10 p.m. – 2 a.m., Jonny-G’s Bar, Nightclub & Pizzeria. Come on up and check out our awesome line up of DJ’s. We bring in someone new each week to keep it fresh, but the overall tone is fun and the dance floor is hoppin. 10 p.m. No Cover. Call 970-668-5442.

LIVE MUSIC

Caravan of Thieves

Frisco, Oct. 16

8 p.m. – 1 a.m., The Barkley Ballroom, 610 Main St., Frisco. Gypsy jazz with guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories.If Django Reinhardt, the cast of Stomp and the Beatles all had a party at Tim Burton’s house, Caravan of Thieves would be the house band. Doors at 8, music at 9. $7 Call 970-708-7042.

Kenn Lee Happy Hour

Frisco, Oct. 16

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., The Barkley Ballroom, 610 Main St., Frisco. Kenn Lee is one of Frisco’s most talented musicians. He has opened for Waylon Jennings and sings a mix of originals and covers while finger picking on his acoustic guitar. Kenn plays throughout the 6-9 p.m. happy hour. Call 970-708-7042.

High 5

Keystone, Oct. 17

9:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Snake River Saloon, Keystone. Have fun with this excellent local Jam band, Dance with your friends, dance with yourself’ Party starts at 9:30, drink specials. Call 468-2788.

RECREATION

Family Gym Time

Breckenridge, Mondays & Wednesday through Friday

10 a.m. – noon, Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Enjoy family playtime every Monday, Wednesday — Friday. Our inflatable jungle — gym mates will be set up so kids can have a warm indoor place to play — socialize. Open play, no instruction provided. Parent supervision required. $6/Drop-In. No class Oct 7, 9, 11, Dec 25, Jan 1. Call 453-1734.

Breckenridge Recreation Center Fall Hours Begin

Breckenridge, Oct. 16

880 Airport Road, Breckenridge. The Breckenridge Recreation Center moves to Fall hours beginning October 15, closing one hour later on Monday-Friday only. New Fall hours Monday-Friday are 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Weekend hours are unchanged – Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Fall hours remain in effect until Winter hours begin December 1. Call 970-453-1734.

Youth Swim Team Prep- Session 2

Breckenridge, Oct. 16

4:40 p.m. – 5:25 p.m., Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge. The class is designed for participants who wish to develop the essential skills necessary to participate in the Breck Rec Swim Team. Ages 5-10. Wednesdays Oct 16 – Nov 20. 4:40 p.m.-5:25 p.m. Member: $32.40. Non-member: $36.00 Call 970-453-1734.

Afterschool Advanced Tumbling – Session 2

Breckenridge, Oct. 17

4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road, Breckenridge. This class will teach participants to put together the round-off with the back-handspring, and advance their tumbling skills. Transportation available from Upper Blue and Breckenridge Elementary. Ages 5-12. Thursdays Oct 17 – Nov 21. 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Cost: $45. No Class on Oct 31. Call 970-453-1734.

Tennis Drop-In Clinic – Extreme Fridays

Breckenridge, Oct. 18

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Take your tennis game to the extreme – and outdoors. A great workout with fast-paced drills geared toward the advanced, accomplished player. Clinic is held indoors in inclement weather and once outdoor courts close for the season. Call 453-1734.

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.

Parent & Child Swim Drop-In

Breckenridge, Oct. 16

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Great experiences and fun activities are provided to teach infants and young children to feel comfortable in the water. Parents will learn valuable water safety information to make your family safer in and around the water. Ages 6 months-3 years. $6/Drop-In Call 453-1734.

Juniors Drop-In Tennis Clinic

Keystone, Oct. 17

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Keystone Tennis Center, Hwy 6 and Tennis Club Rd, Keystone. 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. Indoor Courts- open all winter. Ages 5-7, 4:30p-5:30p | Ages 8-13, 5:30p-6:30p. Call Please call 970-496-4220 for more information.

HISTORY

Wild West Tours

Breckenridge, Oct. 16, 17

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 411 B South Main St, Breckenridge. Step back into time with Breckenridge’s Gold Rush History. Meet at the Kiosk in front of Rasta Pasta, (upstairs). For more information, contact breckenridgetours2856gmail.com. Call 970-485-2894, Jamie 970-343-9169, Gail.

Ghostly Tales

Breckenridge, Oct. 16, 17

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 411B South Main Street,Breckenridge. Explore the darker, historic side of Breckenridge. You’ll hear stories of ghastly folk, deathly love, tragic endings, murder and mayhem. Private tours available. breckenridgetous2856@gmail.com. Meet at the Kiosk in front of Rasta Pasta Call 970-485-2894, 970-343-9169.

COMMUNITY

Horse Cents Thrift Store

Silverthorne, Oct. 16, 17, 18

10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 252 Warren Avenue, Silverthorne. Over 2,000 sq ft of merchandise with store proceeds used to care for rescued and rehabilitated animals (mostly horses). A 501©3 organization in Summit County. 970-389-3269 or 970-389-4821.

SCCC Food Pantry

Frisco, Oct. 16

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Summit County Church of Christ, 1002 S. 7th Ave., at Bike Path, Frisco. Everyone is welcome. Call 970-668-0462 or 970-453-4269.

Father Dyer Food Pantry

Breckenridge, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10 a.m. – noon, Father Dyer Church Basement, 310 Wellington Rd, Breckenridge. Food pantry available to those in need. Call 970-453-2250.

Looking for ancestors?

Frisco, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 161 Forest Dr., Frisco. 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 970-668-5633.

Stepping On Fall Prevention Program

Frisco, Oct. 18

noon, St. Anthony’s Summit Medical Center Classrooms. Stepping On Fall Prevention Workshop sponsored by Bristlecone Foundation, Summit Medical Center Health Foundation, Avalanche Physical Therapy. Stepping On is a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls in older people. Space is limited so please RSVP: 970-668-6980 Call 970-668-6980.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Alcoholics Anonymous

Summit County, various meetings

8 p.m. – 10 p.m., Meetings available throughout Summit County. Questions call 453-2905.

ABATE of Colorado Monthly Meeting

Frisco, Oct. 16

7 p.m., The Frisco Holiday Inn at Sporting News Grill. Call 970-485-0313.

Summit-Lake Dillon Optimist meeting

Frisco, Oct. 16

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Community/Senior Center, 83 Nancy’s Place, Frisco. What do 354 Summit Elementary basketball, 132 chess, 90 volleyball, 123 oratorical and essay participants all have in common? They’re supported by the Summit-Lake Dillon Optimists. Optimists provide the equipment and coordinate all these activities and many more. Join our meetings to find out more.

Breckenridge Masonic Lodge #47 A.F. & A.M.

Frisco, Oct. 17

7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Highway 9, E. side Frontage Rd. across from the High School, Farmer’s Korner. Stated meetings, 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Call 970-485-0837.

Al-Anon Noon Meeting

Frisco, Oct. 18

noon, Summit County Church of Christ, 7th Ave at the Rec Path, Frisco. Please use back door. Confidential support for families and friends of alcoholics.

Charity

KSS Science of Beer Dinner

Breckenridge, Oct. 17

5:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Quandary Grille, Main Street Station, Breckenridge. 5th Annual Science of Beer dinner features a four-course gourmet meal with beer pairings. Call 970-513-5837 to reserve your ticket. 100% of proceeds support Keystone Science School thanks to our sponsors: Quandary Grille, Krystal 93, Breckenridge Brewery, Dam Brewery, New Belgium, and Pug Ryan’s. Call 970-513-5837.

Summit County 4-H Shopping EXTRAVAGANZA

Silverthorne, Oct. 17

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Outlets At Silverthorne. Support Summit County 4-H by purchasing your $20 Shopping EXTRAVAGANZA ticket at Alpine Bank in Frisco. Event is on Sat., Nov. 23, at Outlets At Silverthorne—free food — drinks, store discounts better than Black Friday, giveaways — more! 668-4142 4-H Call 970-668-4142.