Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
FRIDAY FRIGHT NIGHT
The City Parks & Recreation Department is busy preparing for a Fun and Frightful "Friday Fright Night!"
This Friday night, October 28th, starting at 5pm at the Gunnsion Community Center, 200 East Spencer Avenue, there will be Halloween fun. There will be: a Costume Parade with awards, the Witchen Kitchen (caramel apple decorating and crafts); a Labyrinth; Graveyard Games (pumpkin bowling, mummy races, pumpkin faces); a Treat Street Alley; Pumpkin Plunge (pumpkin patch in the pool - bring your swim suit!); explore Frankenstein's Lab (brains, intestines and eyeballs); a Swamp Float (float through a scary tunnel in the lap pool); and Bobbing for Apples.
Each child must have someone over the age of 18 years old to sign the event waiver for each participant. The event is FREE to members of the Gunnison Community Center and $4.00 for all non-members over the age of 4 years old. Under 4 years - are free with a paid parent or guardian. Children under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by someone over the age of 12 years.
This Friday night, October 28th, starting at 5pm at the Gunnsion Community Center, 200 East Spencer Avenue, there will be Halloween fun. There will be: a Costume Parade with awards, the Witchen Kitchen (caramel apple decorating and crafts); a Labyrinth; Graveyard Games (pumpkin bowling, mummy races, pumpkin faces); a Treat Street Alley; Pumpkin Plunge (pumpkin patch in the pool - bring your swim suit!); explore Frankenstein's Lab (brains, intestines and eyeballs); a Swamp Float (float through a scary tunnel in the lap pool); and Bobbing for Apples.
Each child must have someone over the age of 18 years old to sign the event waiver for each participant. The event is FREE to members of the Gunnison Community Center and $4.00 for all non-members over the age of 4 years old. Under 4 years - are free with a paid parent or guardian. Children under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by someone over the age of 12 years.
Come out for a Frightfully Fun Friday!
City Council Tonight
The City of Gunnison Council will be meeting in a Regular Session tonight at 7pm. The Council meeting is in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison.
Council will be discussing the following topics this evening:
Grants and Contracts for Service requests from the Colorado Water Workshop; Gunnison Kiwanis Fishing Tournament; Jubilee House; Gunnison Car Show; WSC Counselor Visitation Days; and the Gunnison River Festival. Also being considered is: Gunnison Events, increasing the annual City sales tax license fee; a draft letter to the US Air Force concerning the Low-Altitude Training Area proposal; set the public hearing on the 2012 City Budget; second and final reading on amending the City-adopted Model Traffic Code; and the Parks & Recreation Department Semi-annual report.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all City Council meetings.
Council will be discussing the following topics this evening:
Grants and Contracts for Service requests from the Colorado Water Workshop; Gunnison Kiwanis Fishing Tournament; Jubilee House; Gunnison Car Show; WSC Counselor Visitation Days; and the Gunnison River Festival. Also being considered is: Gunnison Events, increasing the annual City sales tax license fee; a draft letter to the US Air Force concerning the Low-Altitude Training Area proposal; set the public hearing on the 2012 City Budget; second and final reading on amending the City-adopted Model Traffic Code; and the Parks & Recreation Department Semi-annual report.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all City Council meetings.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Reminder - NO Gym October 28
There will NOT be open gymnastics on Friday, October 28th due to the Halloween Friday Fright Night Event. The event is ope for ages 0 - 13 and starts at 5:30pm. Members get in free and it is $4.00 for non-members 5 years and older.
Kids are encourage to wear their costume and bring their swimming suit. There will many fun activities both in and out of the water!
Kids are encourage to wear their costume and bring their swimming suit. There will many fun activities both in and out of the water!
Rock Climbing and Gymnastics
The second sessions of Gymnastics and Rock Climbing - separate classes! - start next week (the week of October 24th). Some of the classes are already filling up. So register soon so your child doesn't get left out.
If you are interested in signing your child up for these classes, call 641-8060, stop by the Gunnison Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison or go to the Recreation website at www.Gunnisonrec.com
If you are interested in signing your child up for these classes, call 641-8060, stop by the Gunnison Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison or go to the Recreation website at www.Gunnisonrec.com
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
This Week at Public Works
The City Public Works crews are out working on a myriad of projects this week.
The Water Crew is working on relocating utilities around the Clarke property at the south end of Maiin Street. There may be some street detours at Wisconsin Street and Rio Grande Avenue. Please use caution in these work zones.
The Electric Crew is relocating utilities at Gothic Avenue and Colorado Street in preparation for the new building construction on the Western State College campus. Asphalt patching at both the above water and electric locations is scheduled for next week.
The Wastewater crews are hauling tree chips from the City tree dump for composting into "Gunnison Black Gold Compost".
And in " Trails News" - the City-hired Contractor has begun construction this week on the trails extension at the Van Tuyl Ranch. Crews are also working and pouring more concrete this week for the pedestrian/bike path on the north side of the VanTuyl Village Subdivision. The City Trails System continues to grow and improve!
The Water Crew is working on relocating utilities around the Clarke property at the south end of Maiin Street. There may be some street detours at Wisconsin Street and Rio Grande Avenue. Please use caution in these work zones.
The Electric Crew is relocating utilities at Gothic Avenue and Colorado Street in preparation for the new building construction on the Western State College campus. Asphalt patching at both the above water and electric locations is scheduled for next week.
The Wastewater crews are hauling tree chips from the City tree dump for composting into "Gunnison Black Gold Compost".
And in " Trails News" - the City-hired Contractor has begun construction this week on the trails extension at the Van Tuyl Ranch. Crews are also working and pouring more concrete this week for the pedestrian/bike path on the north side of the VanTuyl Village Subdivision. The City Trails System continues to grow and improve!
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Leaves are a' Fallin'
With the strong autumn winds blowing this weekend and today, the leaves are falling! And what to do with them??
Take them to the City of Gunnison tree dump located at the east end of County Road 51, located off CR 10, north of Gunnison. The City accepts leaves from 9am to 3pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Please remove the leaves from any bags and take the bags with you. There is no charge for residential dumping of leaves.
The dump will close for the season on Saturday, November 19th. If you have questions, call Public Works at 641-8020.
Take them to the City of Gunnison tree dump located at the east end of County Road 51, located off CR 10, north of Gunnison. The City accepts leaves from 9am to 3pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Please remove the leaves from any bags and take the bags with you. There is no charge for residential dumping of leaves.
The dump will close for the season on Saturday, November 19th. If you have questions, call Public Works at 641-8020.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Budget - Budget - Budget!
City Council continues to develop the 2012 City Budget. The draft budget was formally presented to Council by the City Manager and Finance Director at last week's Council Regular Session meeting.
This Tuesday evening, October 18th, City Council continues to meet with community groups requesting funding in the 2012 budget. Groups meeting with Council this week include: Gunnison Nordic Group; Six-Points; Gunnison Literacy Program; Gunnison Arts Center: Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League for both the spay/neuter program and for a one-time capital request; and the Habitat for Humanity group.
Council will also be hearing a presentation from the Gunnison Valley Economic Development Group who will talk about their proposed Action Plan and Funding Request. The City Water Superintendent will also give Council an update of the City's Sliplining Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program. Council meeting information is available on-line at the City's website:
This Tuesday evening, October 18th, City Council continues to meet with community groups requesting funding in the 2012 budget. Groups meeting with Council this week include: Gunnison Nordic Group; Six-Points; Gunnison Literacy Program; Gunnison Arts Center: Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League for both the spay/neuter program and for a one-time capital request; and the Habitat for Humanity group.
Council will also be hearing a presentation from the Gunnison Valley Economic Development Group who will talk about their proposed Action Plan and Funding Request. The City Water Superintendent will also give Council an update of the City's Sliplining Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program. Council meeting information is available on-line at the City's website:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The RINK is OPEN!
Yes, skating fans - as of Monday, October 10th, the Gunnison Indoor Ice Rink is OPEN! Sharpen those skates!
You can view the ice rink schedules on line. Starting Tuesday, October 11th, you will see changes to the Parks & Recreation website. Check it out at www.GunnisonRec.com Click on Ice Rink and scroll to the bottom and click on Rink Schedules.
If you have any questions, please call the Ice Rink at 641-8061. We hope to see everyone on the ice!.
You can view the ice rink schedules on line. Starting Tuesday, October 11th, you will see changes to the Parks & Recreation website. Check it out at www.GunnisonRec.com Click on Ice Rink and scroll to the bottom and click on Rink Schedules.
If you have any questions, please call the Ice Rink at 641-8061. We hope to see everyone on the ice!.
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