"Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" tournaments
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Video games on the big screen. Compete for prizes. Drink specials every week. Contact phone: 970-748-1480.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Loaded Joe's
82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Rock Climbing
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Meet the Wilderness offers a climbing program meeting and picking up each Tuesday in Edwards and Thursdays in Eagle. Learn life skills with other youth from the area. Limit 13. Pick up at 9 and drop off at 3:30. Call or e-mail for more information and to register. Contact email: dave@meetthewilderness.org. Contact phone: 970-926-9376.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 – Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
Edwards on Tuesday, Eagle on Thursday.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever seeks to improve awareness and flexibility through the yoga tradition. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Vail Nature Center full-day hikes
Outdoor/Recreation
Hikes are led by one or two experienced naturalist guides from the Nature Center and include lessons on flora and fauna along the trail. Must be in reasonably good condition and accustomed to the altitude.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 AM.
meet at the Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Hiking
Community
Event description: Hike to Big Horn Cabin. Contact email: www.beavercreek.com. Contact phone: 970-754-5373.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Beaver Creek Hiking Center.
Vail Nature Center Bird Walks
Outdoor/Recreation
Take a walk through the meadows and woods along the streamside of Gore Creek to find a variety of birds. See what birds need and how you can attract birds to your own backyard.
Contact phone: 970-479-2291. Contact email: nature@vailrec.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Anusara-inspired yoga
Health/Wellness
Inspired by the Anusara discipline, a heart-centered practice integrating a set of universal principles of alignment. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Meeting Mountain Lions
Community
Event description - swift test: Join mountain-lion researcher Dr. Mary Jean Currier to look for evidence of mountain lions living in our valley on this Science School adult summer seminar. Call for details and to register: 970-827-9725 ext. 10. $30. Contact email: science@gorerange.org. Contact phone: 970-827-9725 ext. 10.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East Lake Creek.Call for meeting location: 970-827-9725 ext. 10.
For more info visit www.gorerange.org. Private and semi-private tennis lessons
Health/Wellness
Event description: Town of Avon Recreation Department is offering lessons with USPTA Pro Coach Liz Sortland. Cost is $60 per hour plus $8 for each additional person per session, or $170 for three hours per person. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Avon Recreation Center (Tennis Courts at AES), 325 Benchmark Road.
Tennis Round Robin
Sports
Event description: Mixed tennis doubles. Just for fun. Everyone welcome. $20. Reservations required. Contact phone: 970-754-5781.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Beaver Creek Tennis Center, 312 Offerson Road.
Pilates
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles, which help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Toddler Story Hour
Community
Event description: Short, repetitive books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. An art project to complement the theme is always available. No registration required for this free activity. Contact phone: 970-476-2184.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Vail Public Library, 292 W. Meadow Drive.
Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors
Health/Wellness
Event description: Yoga benefits the body and the spirit. Join us at the Shaw Regional Cancer Center for a gentle, yet challenging yoga class open to Shaw patients, their families and friends, as well as cancer survivors. Contact email: mays@vvmc.com. Contact phone: 970-569-7645.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Shaw Regional Cancer Center, Edwards.
For more info visit www.shawcancercenter.com. Body Sculpt
Health/Wellness
This class focuses on muscle toning and strength. The equipment used will vary from light dumbbells, resistance bands and Bosu balls. All fitness and ability levels welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Mountain Bike Club
Health/Wellness
Event description: Join all levels of riders with retired pro mountain biker, Michele Keane, for fun and exercise, not race pace yet. Contact club for details. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, Fourth of July trailhead in Eagle Ranch.
Guided nature walks
Community
Contact email: science@gorerange.org. Contact phone: 970-827-9725 x 10.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Discovery Center, Vail Mountain.
For more info visit www.gorerange.org. Al-Anon Family Group
Community
Event description: A 12-step program for family members and friends of alcoholics. No dues or fees. Help and support if you are bothered by someone else's drinking. Contact phone: 970-390-6468.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Gracious Savior Lutheran Church, Edwards.
Student ID Day
Community
Event description: Buy one original size ice cream with one mix-in and get one free by showing your student ID every Tuesday. Contact phone: 970-766-SLAB.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:00 PM – Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:00 AM.
Marble Slab Creamery
56 Edwards Village Blvd. Suite 110.
Ease into Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Great for beginners or when you just need an easy noon-time stretch. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970- 328-5770.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Power Hour
Health/Wellness
Event description: Combination class to include cardio, strength and balance as well as core stability work. All fitness levels and ability levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Silver Sneakers
Health/Wellness
Event description: This program is offered to Medicare-eligible members at no additional cost. The class focuses on strength and conditioning exercises and is easy on your joints. All fitness levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Martial arts
Health/Wellness
Event description: Mathew Bayley teaches children's martial-arts classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two classes: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Contact phone: 970-949-8121.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center
Valley Road, Gypsum.
Wild Night Out
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Lasso up your friends and family. Come by the restaurant, have a great meal and a portion of the proceeds go to Wild West Day, supporting all nine Eagle County public elementary schools. Contact phone: 970-331-5502.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Marble Slab Creamery in Edwards.
Kids yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Introduces the benefits of yoga to kids ages 6 to 11. Age-appropriate yoga postures. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
BB&B
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Bowling, a burger dinner and a beverage for $6.99. Contact email: info@thebackbowl.com. Contact phone: 328-BOWL.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Back Bowl, Eagle.
Cowboy Steak Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Get a 12-ounce New York strip with all the trimmings and home-baked pie for $17.95. Contact email: paddyodays@msn.com. Contact phone: 970-949-6093.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Paddy's Sports Bar & Grill, Eagle-Vail.
Educate your palate
Community
Daily happy hour on wine and food. Discounts are available on the entire bar menu and the full bar.
Contact email: collin@vin48.com. Contact phone: 970-748-WINE.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Vin48 Restaurant Wine Bar, 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Step and Sculpt
Health/Wellness
Event description: This class provides a high-intensity workout using step choreography and focuses on muscle toning and strength. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
WOW
Health/Wellness
Event description: Circuit training for the ladies. Designed for a cardio, strength and core workout. Work out in a private and supportive atmosphere with safe and effective Hogan equipment. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8870.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
$2 Tuesdays
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Well drinks, domestic drafts and hot dogs are all $2, and "Buck Hunter" is free. Contact phone: 970-827-9109.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mango's Mountain Grill
166 1/2 Eagle St. Red Cliff.
Tony Gulizia
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tony Gulizia plays piano and sings your jazz favorites. Contact email: gulizia@vail.net. Contact phone: 970-949-0600.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Grouse Mountain Grill in the Pines Lodge at Beaver Creek.
Healthcare Affordability Workshop
Community
Event description - swift test: Fill out a confidential household budget survey and help inform policy-makers what Coloradans can afford to pay for health care. Participants will receive a $10 gift card. Child care will be provided. Call or e-mail for more information. Contact email: rmowers@bizhealthforum.org. Contact phone: 303-866-9658.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Eagle Public Library, 600 Broadway.
Core Training
Health/Wellness
Event description: A half-hour class that works on the abdominals and back. Emphasis is on balance and function. Stretching included throughout and at the end of the class. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8870.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Introduction to Taiji and Qigong
Health/Wellness
Qigong and Taiji cultivate Qi, or vital energy. They use physical exercise coupled with spirit, intention and form to build internal energy and to overcome physical tension and exhaustion.
Contact email: dsc@techdancers.net. Contact phone: N/A.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Colorado Mountain College, Edwards.
Shotokan Karate
Health/Wellness
Event description: Ages 5-75. Instructor Sensei Jeffrey Heermans. Monday and Wednesday classes take place at the Eagle Elementary School. Tuesday and Thursday classes take place at the Edwards Elementary School. Contact phone: 970-390-7379 or 970-328-2349.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Edwards Elementary School.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Indoor cycling is easy on the joints and keeps the heart rate consistently elevated to improve fitness.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Zumba/Core Fusion
Health/Wellness
Event description: Zumba combines high-energy music with unique moves and combinations that work the whole body. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Hatha yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: All fitness and ability levels welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Trivia Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Win a $50 bar tab or a bottle of vodka. Hosted by John Pagel. $4 copper cabra. Contact phone: 970-748-1480.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Loaded Joe's
82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Tony G Allstars
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tony G Allstars features Tony G, Little Hercules, Scotty Stoughton and special guest ET from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. DJ Blick also spins tunes for the show. Contact email: peter@samanalounge.com. Contact phone: 970-476-3433.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 PM – Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 1:30 AM.
Samana Lounge, 228 Bridge St. Vail.
Jazzercise
Health/Wellness
Event description: A 60-minute cardio and strength workout consisting of kick-boxing, pilates and yoga with emphasis on all major muscle groups and the core. All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: lisa.zinna@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-389-8851.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Miller Ranch Community Center, 0025 Mill Loft Rd. Edwards.
Open Mic Night
Arts & Entertainment
Local musicians stop in to play together.
Contact email: nordho@hotmail.com. Contact phone: N/A.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:30 PM.
Main Street Grill, Main Street, Edwards.
Music Together of the Vail Valley
Community
Event description: Accepting registrations for Fall '08 semester. Internationally acclaimed early childhood music program builds on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement in a relaxed and playful setting. For more info, visit www.musictogethervailvalley.com or call 970-343-0439. Contact phone: 970-343-0439.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 – Tuesday, September 23, 2008.
Offering classes in Edwards and Eagle.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8870.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:45 AM – 6:45 AM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Meant to improve body awareness and flexibility through the yoga tradition.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8880.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:45 AM – 6:45 AM.
Gypsum Recreation Center, 0052 Lundgren Blvd.
Outdoor boot camp
Health/Wellness
Coed programs. Lose weight, increase strength and endurance or take part in sports conditioning to prepare for your next marathon or athletic event. Register by e-mailing kira@bestrongfitness.com or call 970-401-1381.
Contact email: bestrongfitnessadmin@gmail.com. Contact phone: N/A.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM.
Nottingham Park, Avon.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Group cycling classes will give you an intense, fun and challenging workout. Spin classes will challenge you no matter your level of fitness.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Event description: Group cycling classes will give you an intense, fun and challenging workout. Spin classes will challenge you no matter your level of fitness. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Music-in-the-Box fall session
Community
Event description: A music development program for very young children accepting enrollment for fall session, which runs Sept. 3 through Oct. 10. Weekly 45-minute classes at 9 am on Wednesdays in Avon and Thursdays and Fridays in Eagle. Once full, a 10 am will become available, then 11 am. Tuition: $78 ages 8 months to 5 years; younger children discounted. Contact email: debbie.taagen@musicinthebox.com. Contact phone: 970-328-9889.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
Eagle and Avon.
Private and semi-private tennis lessons
Health/Wellness
Event description: Town of Avon Recreation Department is offering lessons with USPTA Pro Coach Liz Sortland. Cost is $60 per hour plus $8 for each additional person per session, or $170 for three hours per person. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Avon Recreation Center (Tennis Courts at AES), 325 Benchmark Road.
Step Pilates
Health/Wellness
Event description: This class provides a solid 45-minute cardio workout on the step that is adjustable to your liking. This class also includes a 45-minute mat Pilates workout. All fitness and ability levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Vail Nature Center Wildflower Walk
Outdoor/Recreation
Take a one-hour walk through the woods and meadows and find out about the flowers that carpet the mountains and about the conditions they need to thrive in.
Contact email: nature@vailrec.com. Contact phone: 970-479-2291.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Vail Tennis Center Ladie's Day
Sports
The Vail Tennis Center offers Ladie's Day each week throughout the summer on its premier 8 clay court facility.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Ford Park Tennis Center, 700 S. Frontage Rd. E.
Cardio Interval
Health/Wellness
Event description: A multi-impact class using the step and/or bosu and the spin bike to get the heart rate up. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8870.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Toddler Story Hour
Community
Event description: Short, repetitive books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. An art project to complement the theme is always available. No registration required for this free activity. Contact phone: 970-476-2184.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Vail Public Library, 292 W. Meadow Drive.
Small Group Personal Training
Health/Wellness
Event description: Affordable personal training with expert trainers in a small group setting. $5 per person per class. Advanced registration required. Contact Michele at 970-777-8888. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 777-8870.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: For the mind, body and soul. This stress-reliever seeks to improve body awareness and flexibility through the Yoga tradition. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Guided nature walks
Community
Contact email: science@gorerange.org. Contact phone: 970-827-9725 x 10.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Discovery Center, Vail Mountain.
For more info visit www.gorerange.org. Warm Welcome program
Community
Event description: Bring a lunch and join other families in learning about your child's brain development and how to enhance language development, and meet other parents. All families with a child younger than 1 are welcome. Meeting is every second Wednesday of the month. Contact phone: 970-569-3184.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Miller Ranch Community Center, 25 Mill Loft St. Edwards.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Group cycling classes. All fitness levels welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Body Sculpt
Health/Wellness
Event description: This class focuses on muscle toning and strength. The equipment used will vary from light dumbbells to resistance bands, Bosu balls, etc. All fitness levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Ladies Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Ladies get half price on bowling, shoes, drinks and select entrees from the Bowlmor Cafe. Contact email: info@thebackbowl.com. Contact phone: 970-328-BOWL.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Back Bowl, Eagle.
Outdoor happy hour
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Forty-eight percent off four selected wines from the by-the-glass list and 20 percent off of the bar menu during happy hour. Contact email: collin@vin48.com. Contact phone: 970-748-WINE.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Vin48, 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Z.A.C.
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tom and Jake. Contact email: codyk@zaccaza.com. Contact phone: 970-748-4848.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
ZaccaZa! patio.
Vail Tennis Center Men's Night
Sports
Men's Night offered each Wednesday throughout the summer at the eight-clay court facility.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ford Park Tennis Center, 700 S. Frontage Road.
Step Aerobox
Health/Wellness
Event description: This nonstop, noncontact class includes shadow boxing, calisthenics, kickboxing drills, cardio kickboxing combinations, hand-held weights, balance, abdominals and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Tony Gulizia
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tony Gulizia plays piano and sings your jazz favorites. Contact email: gulizia@vail.net. Contact phone: 970-949-0600.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Grouse Mountain Grill in the Pines Lodge at Beaver Creek.
Wednesday Wings Night
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Half-price wings, $3 select import bottles and free pinball games. Contact phone: 970-827-9109.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Mango's Mountain Grill, 166 1/2 Eagle St. Red Cliff.
Free community dinner
Community
Event description: Enjoy a free, home-cooked meal in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Contact phone: 970-748-0040.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Eagle River Presbyterian Church
455 Nottingham Ranch Road, Avon.
Vail Rotaract Meeting
Community
Event description: "Service before Self." Community-based Rotaract meeting for individuals who are civic and community minded. A place to network, meet others and get involved. Part of the Rotary family, will work directly with Vail Rotary Club. Contact email: vailrotaract@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-331-4010.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
All Mountain Tech, 51 Eagle Road, Bldg. 4, Avon/Eagle-Vail.
Indoor Cycling/Spin
Health/Wellness
Event description: An intense low-impact cardio workout you can get inside. Indoor cycling is easy on the joints and keeps the heart rate consistently elevated to improve fitness. Classes are varied and can accommodate all levels, you’re in control. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, group cycling classes can work for you. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 777-8870.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Shotokan Karate
Health/Wellness
Event description: Ages 5-75. Instructor Sensei Jeffrey Heermans. Monday and Wednesday classes take place at the Eagle Elementary School. Tuesday and Thursday classes take place at the Edwards Elementary School. Contact phone: 970-390-7379 or 970-328-2349.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Edwards Elementary School.
Small Group Personal Training
Health/Wellness
Event description: Train with expert personal trainers at an affordable price. Four-week session, advance sign-up required. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8870.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Indoor cycling is easy on the joints and keeps the heart rate consistently elevated to improve fitness.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8880.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center, 0052 Lundgren Blvd.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever seeks to improve body awareness and flexibility through the Yoga tradition. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Kayak Roll Class
Outdoor/Recreation
Alpine Kayak School is holding classes at the Avon Recreation Center. Reservations are required. Call Alpine Quest Sports at 970-926-3867 for more information or to sign up.
Contact email: info@alpinequestsports.com. Contact phone: N/A.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM.
Avon Recreation Center.
Bridge
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. For information, call Marcia McCalden at at 970-926-9326 or see http://vailbridgeclub.tripod.com. Contact email: marciamccalden@yahoo.com. Contact phone: N/A.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Miller Ranch Community Center, 25 Mill Loft Road, Edwards.
Choir practice
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: All who like to sing are welcome. Contact phone: 970-328-6598.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Eagle United Methodist Church
138 Howard St.
BC Films and Food: "Persepolis"
Community
Event description: The Vail Symposium presents "Persepolis" as a part of the B.C. Films and Food Festival. Tasting provided by The French Press. Call 970-845-TIXS for tickets, or 970-476-0954 for more info. Contact email: info@vailsymposium.org. Contact phone: 970-476-0954.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Vilar Performing Arts Center.
Vail Nature Center Family Fun Night
Community
Event description: Relax with the family at the Vail Nature Center and learn about the area's natural environment. Key presenters include a bee keeper from Montrose, the Denver Butterfly Pavilion, Ute and Sioux Indians, the Leadville Fish Hatchery, the Raptor Education Foundation and more. Contact email: nature@vailrec.com. Contact phone: 970-479-2291.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vail Nature Center
841 Vail Valley Drive.
Pilates
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Karaoke with Sandman
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: $2 Red Stripes after 7 p.m. and $5 Jager bombs from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Contact phone: 970-748-1480.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 8:30 PM – Thursday, August 21, 2008, 1:30 AM.
Loaded Joe's, Avon.
DJ KBK
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Plays music. Contact phone: N/A.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Ski Bar.
Anusara yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: This yoga class is inspired by the Anusara discipline, a heart-centered practice integrating a set of universal principles of alignment. All fitness and ability levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:30 PM – Thursday, August 21, 2008, 12:30 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Rock Climbing
Outdoor/Recreation
Event description: Meet the Wilderness offers a climbing program meeting and picking up each Tuesday in Edwards and Thursdays in Eagle. Learn life skills with other youth from the area. Limit 13. Pick up at 9 and drop off at 3:30. Call or e-mail for more information and to register. Contact email: dave@meetthewilderness.org. Contact phone: 970-926-9376.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 – Thursday, October 2, 2008.
Edwards on Tuesday, Eagle on Thursday.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Low-impact cardio workout. Indoor Cycling is easy on the joints and keeps the heart rate consistently elevated to improve fitness.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8880.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:45 AM – 6:45 AM.
Gypsum Recreation Center, 52 Lundgren Blvd.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever seeks to improve awareness and flexibility through the yoga tradition. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Vail Nature Center full-day hikes
Outdoor/Recreation
Hikes are led by one or two experienced naturalist guides from the Nature Center and include lessons on flora and fauna along the trail. Must be in reasonably good condition and accustomed to the altitude.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7:00 AM.
meet at the Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Vail Nature Center Bird Walks
Outdoor/Recreation
Take a walk through the meadows and woods along the streamside of Gore Creek to find a variety of birds. See what birds need and how you can attract birds to your own backyard.
Contact phone: 970-479-2291. Contact email: nature@vailrec.com.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Anusara-inspired yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Class is inspired by Anusara discipline, a heart-centered practice integrating a set of universal principles of alignment. All fitness levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Music-in-the-Box fall session
Community
Event description: A music development program for very young children accepting enrollment for fall session, which runs Sept. 3 through Oct. 10. Weekly 45-minute classes at 9 am on Wednesdays in Avon and Thursdays and Fridays in Eagle. Once full, a 10 am will become available, then 11 am. Tuition: $78 ages 8 months to 5 years; younger children discounted. Contact email: debbie.taagen@musicinthebox.com. Contact phone: 970-328-9889.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
Eagle and Avon.
Private and semi-private tennis lessons
Health/Wellness
Event description: Town of Avon Recreation Department is offering lessons with USPTA Pro Coach Liz Sortland. Cost is $60 per hour plus $8 for each additional person per session, or $170 for three hours per person. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Avon Recreation Center (Tennis Courts at AES), 325 Benchmark Road.
Tennis Ladies Day
Sports
Event description: Drills with the pro from 9-10 a.m. $15. Open play from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $15. Come for one or both. Reservations required. Contact phone: 970-754-5781.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Beaver Creek Tennis, 312 Offerson Road.
Pilates
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles, which help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors
Health/Wellness
Event description: Yoga benefits the body and the spirit. Join us at the Shaw Regional Cancer Center for a gentle, yet challenging yoga class open to Shaw patients, their families and friends, as well as cancer survivors. Contact email: mays@vvmc.com. Contact phone: 970-569-7645.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Shaw Regional Cancer Center, Edwards.
For more info visit www.shawcancercenter.com. Abs & Butt Blaster
Health/Wellness
This class focuses on all of your abdominal and opposing back muscles, gluteals and hamstrings to improve tone, strength and endurance. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Outside Road Ride
Health/Wellness
Event description: Get outdoors and enjoy the weather on your bike. Level of bike ride will be dependent on group.Contact club for details. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Gypsum Rec. Center.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Low-impact cardio workout. Indoor Cycling is easy on the joints and keeps the heart rate consistently elevated to improve fitness.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Ealge Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road.
Taco Thursdays
Arts & Entertainment
$3 fish tacos, $3 house margaritas and shots of Jager. Shuttle service available for parties of eight or more. Shuttle pickups at the Forest Service station in Minturn or the Vail Transportation Center. Call 970-827-9109 for details.
Contact email: mark@mangosmountaingrill.com. Contact phone: N/A.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Mango's Mountain Grill, 166 1/2 Eagle St. Red Cliff.
Guided nature walks
Community
Contact email: science@gorerange.org. Contact phone: 970-827-9725 x 10.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Discovery Center, Vail Mountain.
For more info visit www.gorerange.org. A Place at the Table: Women Impacting Their World
Government/Politics
Event description: A luncheon hosted by the Women's Foundation of Colorado will address the many opportunities available to women who want to have a voice in affecting public-policy decisions. Tickets are $50 per person. Contact phone: 303-285-2971.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Gerald R. Ford Hall at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa.
Ease into Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Great for beginners or when you just need an easy noon-time stretch. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970- 328-5770.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Power Hour
Health/Wellness
Combination class includes cardio, strength and balance as well as core stability work. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Roy Bloomfield
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Guitarist-singer Roy Bloomfield entertains poolside. Contact email: rfield54@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-949-9400.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Marriott Lionshead.
Silver Sneakers
Health/Wellness
Event description: Have fun and move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Martial arts
Health/Wellness
Event description: Mathew Bayley teaches children's martial-arts classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two classes: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Contact phone: 970-949-8121.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center
Valley Road, Gypsum.
Educate your palate
Community
Daily happy hour on wine and food. Discounts are available on the entire bar menu and the full bar.
Contact email: collin@vin48.com. Contact phone: 970-748-WINE.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Vin48 Restaurant Wine Bar, 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Jazzercise Open House
Health/Wellness
Event description: A free 60-minute workout which includes cardio, kick boxing, Pilates and yoga. This workout will increase your heart rate and work all major muscle groups with special emphasis on the core. Contact email: lisa.zinna@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-389-8851.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Miller Ranch Community Center, 0025 Mill Loft Rd. Edwards.
Summer Dinner Special
Community
Three-course dinner for $36 when seated before 6:15 p.m. Tony G. plays every night except Sunday. Complimentary valet parking.
Contact email: nancy@grousemountaingrill.com. Contact phone: 970-949-0600.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Grouse Mountain Grill, 141 Scott Hill Road, Beaver Creek Resort.
Impact
Health/Wellness
Event description: The evolution of shadowboxing on the boxing bag. Utilizing boxing gloves with power strikes of jab, cross and front-round kick, this class will focus on cardio, strength and stamina. All fitness levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
WOW
Health/Wellness
Event description: Circuit training for the ladies. Designed for a cardio, strength and core workout. Work out in a private and supportive atmosphere with safe and effective Hogan equipment. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8870.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Buddhist meditation and philosophy class
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tenzin Priyardarshi teaches. Call or e-mail for more information. Contact phone: 970-376-2445.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Private home in Edwards.
For more info visit www.bodhimarga.org. Country & Bluegrass Rodeo Thursdays
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Live country and bluegrass music. Contact email: yachtclub@centurytel.net. Contact phone: 970-926-3444.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wolcott Yacht Club.
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Join Vail's top chefs for a five-course meal, reception and silent auction to help raise funds to end childhood hunger in Vail and across America. Contact email: lhagen@strength.org. Contact phone: 303-892-8480.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Vail Plaza Hotel, 16 Vail Road, Vail.
Tony Gulizia
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Tony Gulizia plays piano and sings your jazz favorites. Contact email: gulizia@vail.net. Contact phone: 970-949-0600.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Grouse Mountain Grill in the Pines Lodge at Beaver Creek.
Wine University
Arts & Entertainment
Event description - swift test: Learn to increase your enjoyment of wine by refining your tasting technique. Led by Larkspur's sommelier. Contact email: sue@larkspurvail.com. Contact phone: 970-754-8056.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Larkspur Restaurant, 458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail.
For more info visit www.larkspurvail.com. Buddhist meditation and philosophy class
Community
Event description: Tenzin Priyardarshi teaches. Call or e-mail for more information. Contact email: edwardsinfo@bodhimarga.org. Contact phone: 970-376-2445.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
private home in Edwards.
For more info visit www.bodhimarga.org. Buddhist meditation and philosophy class
Community
Tenzin Priyardarshi teaches. For more information, go to www.bodhimarga.org, call Jeannine or e-mail edwardsinfo@bodhimarga.org.
Contact email: sumac@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-376-2445.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Private home in Edwards.
Kosher Vail
Community
Event description: Kosher Food available through the Chabad Jewish Center. Log on to KosherVail.com to place your order. Contact 970-476-7887 or info@KosherVail.com. Contact email: info@KosherVail.com. Contact phone: 970-476-7887.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Chabad Jewish Center.
David Sirota
Government/Politics
Event description: The author discusses his political books "The Uprising" and "Hostile Takeover.". Contact email: nicole@bookwormofedwards.com. Contact phone: 970-926-READ.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Bookworm of Edwards, Riverwalk.
Introduction to Taiji and Qigong
Health/Wellness
Qigong and Taiji cultivate Qi, or vital energy. They use physical exercise coupled with spirit, intention and form to build internal energy and to overcome physical tension and exhaustion.
Contact email: dsc@techdancers.net. Contact phone: N/A.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Colorado Mountain College, Edwards.
Mat Pilates
Health/Wellness
Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles, which help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine while strengthening the deep torso muscles.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-777-8880.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center, 0052 Lundgren Blvd.
Mat Pilates
Health/Wellness
Event description: Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, while strengthening the deep torso muscles. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 777-8870.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gypsum Recreation Center.
Shotokan Karate
Health/Wellness
Event description: Ages 5-75. Instructor Sensei Jeffrey Heermans. Monday and Wednesday classes take place at the Eagle Elementary School. Tuesday and Thursday classes take place at the Edwards Elementary School. Contact phone: 970-390-7379 or 970-328-2349.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Edwards Elementary School.
Live music at Bacco's Bar
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Will Roberts plays guitar. Complimentary valet parking. Contact email: jlay@vailplazahotel.com. Contact phone: 970-477-8058.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Vail Plaza Hotel, 16 Vail Road.
Ultimate Frisbee
Sports
Come out to Harry A. Nottingham Park and catch a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Drop-in fee is only $3, and all abilities are welcome. Call Avon Recreation Center to learn more.
Contact email: cwolfe@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4057.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Harry A. Nottingham Park, 325 Benchmark Road, Avon.
Al-Anon Family Group
Community
Event description: Help and support for families and friends of alcoholics. No dues or fees. Contact phone: N/A.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Methodist Church, Eagle.
Restorative yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: This gentle yoga class allows you to relax and unwind at the end of the day. The focus is on creating balance and relaxation in the body with supported postures and breathing exercises. All levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Vail Nature Center Beaver Pond Tours
Outdoor/Recreation
Evening begins at the Nature Center with a brief talk and display about beavers, followed by a short walk to the beaver pond where there are several active lodges. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight. The mountain air turns cool after the sun goes down.
Contact phone: 970-479-2291. Contact email: nature@vailrec.com.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
The Laughing Bones
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Alt-country-bluegrass-jam band plays a free acoustic show. The Laughing Bones have opened for the Del McCoury Band and Dark Star Orchestra, among others. Contact phone: 970-926-2756.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Woody's Bar and Grill.
Jazzercise
Health/Wellness
Event description: A 60-minute cardio and strength workout consisting of kick-boxing, pilates and yoga with emphasis on all major muscle groups and the core. All fitness levels welcome. Contact email: lisa.zinna@gmail.com. Contact phone: 970-389-8851.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Miller Ranch Community Center, 0025 Mill Loft Rd. Edwards.
Larry Keel and Natural Bridge
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Samana hosts a very special live bluegrass show with Larry Keel and Natural Bridge. Contact email: peter@samanalounge.com. Contact phone: 970-476-3433.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:30 PM – Friday, August 22, 2008, 1:30 AM.
Samana Lounge, 228 St. Vail.
Musician's Spotlight - Stephen Ridgeway
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Down-home musician back home at Joe's. Contact phone: 970-748-1480.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Loaded Joe's, 82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
For more info visit www.loadedjoes.com. Wine and appetizers
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Discounted price for three wines paired with specific cuisine prepared by the chef and a sommelier. Contact email: collin@vin48.com. Contact phone: (970) 748-WINE.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM.
Vin48, 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Low-impact cardio workout. Indoor Cycling is easy on the joints and keeps the heart rate consistently elevated to improve fitness.
Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, 717A Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle.
Spin
Health/Wellness
Group cycling classes. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Spin
Community
Event description: Group cycling classes. All fitness levels are welcome. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM.
Avon Recreation Center
325 Benchmark Road.
Vail Nature Center half-day hikes
Outdoor/Recreation
Half-day hikes are led by a Nature Center naturalist guide and are as educational as the full-day hikes. These hikes are an easy walk along trails close to town. Bring rain gear, snacks and sturdy, comfortable footwear.
Contact email: nature@vailrec.com. Contact phone: 970-479-2291.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 8:30 AM.
Meet at the Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Music-in-the-Box fall session
Community
Event description: A music development program for very young children accepting enrollment for fall session, which runs Sept. 3 through Oct. 10. Weekly 45-minute classes at 9 am on Wednesdays in Avon and Thursdays and Fridays in Eagle. Once full, a 10 am will become available, then 11 am. Tuition: $78 ages 8 months to 5 years; younger children discounted. Contact email: debbie.taagen@musicinthebox.com. Contact phone: 970-328-9889.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
Eagle and Avon.
Boot Camp
Health/Wellness
A combination of cardio routines, toning segments, abdominal hover planks and flexibility sequences.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Private and semi-private tennis lessons
Health/Wellness
Event description: Town of Avon Recreation Department is offering lessons with USPTA Pro Coach Liz Sortland. Cost is $60 per hour plus $8 for each additional person per session, or $170 for three hours per person. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Avon Recreation Center (Tennis Courts at AES), 325 Benchmark Road.
Vail Nature Center Wildflower Walk
Outdoor/Recreation
Take a one-hour walk through the woods and meadows and find out about the flowers that carpet the mountains and about the conditions they need to thrive in.
Contact email: nature@vailrec.com. Contact phone: 970-479-2291.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Vail Nature Center, 841 Vail Valley Drive.
Tennis: Improve Your Technique
Sports
Event description: Work on different skills each week. $15. Reservations required. Contact phone: 970-754-5781.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Beaver Creek Tennis Center.
Yoga
Health/Wellness
Event description: Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever seeks to improve body awareness and flexibility through the Yoga tradition. Contact email: mkeane@wecmrd.org. Contact phone: 970-328-5770.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Club
717A Sylvan Lake Rd.
Eagle.
Meadow Mountain Hike
Community
Event description: Explore Meadow Mountain with a Science School naturalist and learn about Rocky Mountain ecology. Come outfitted with appropriate footwear, water and snacks. Contact email: science@gorerange.org. Contact phone: 970-754-4675.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Minturn Forest Service Visitor Center, Hwy 24.
For more info visit www.gorerange.org. Body Sculpt
Health/Wellness
This class focuses on muscle toning and strength. The equipment used will vary from light dumbbells, resistance bands, and Bosu balls. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Bilingual Story Time
Community
Children ages 18 months to 5 years and accompanying caregivers are welcome for stories, rhymes, songs and a craft. Stories presented in English and Spanish.
Contact email: cathyc@marmot.org. Contact phone: 970-949-6797.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Avon Public Library, 200 Benchmark Road.
Guided nature walks
Community
Contact email: science@gorerange.org. Contact phone: 970-827-9725 x 10.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nature Discovery Center, Vail Mountain.
For more info visit www.gorerange.org. Anusara yoga
Health/Wellness
Inspired by the Anusara discipline, a heart-centered practice integrating a set of universal principles of alignment. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Roy Bloomfield
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Guitarist-singer Roy Bloomfield entertains poolside. Contact email: rfield54@comcast.net. Contact phone: 970-949-9400.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Marriott Lionshead.
Outdoor happy hour
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Forty-eight percent off four selected wines from the by-the-glass list and 20 percent off of the bar menu during happy hour. Contact email: collin@vin48.com. Contact phone: 970-748-WINE.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Vin48, 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon.
Z.A.C.
Arts & Entertainment
Event description: Bill McKay Band. Contact email: codyk@zaccaza.com. Contact phone: 970-748-4848.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
ZaccaZa! patio.
Kickboxing
Health/Wellness
This class uses hand wraps, boxing gloves and stationary boxing bags to provide a well-rounded cardio workout. All fitness levels are welcome.
Contact email: dchirichillo@avon.org. Contact phone: 970-748-4060.
Friday, August 22, 2008, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM.
Avon Recreation Center, 325 Benchmark Road.
Ladies' Clinics at Vail Golf Club
Sports
Classes are limited to 16 women and will offer a variety of instruction from short and long game, equipment needs and course management.