Western State College spring term finals week starts tomorrow, Tuesday, May 1st. GOOD LUCK to all of you Western State College students!
If you're returning next fall - have a great summer and we'll see you in late August!
If you're graduating - CONGRATULATIONS from everyone here at the City of Gunnison.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Join the National Bike Challenge Colorado
Do you ride your bike to commute to work or school, for errands, for the health of it or maybe just for fun? Join thousands of cyclists across Colorado and help log more than 1 million bike miles this summer. The City of Gunnison, along with Gunnison Nordic, Gunnison Trails, LiveWell Colorado and several other organizations, is co-sponsoring the 2012 National Bike Challenge Colorado! The Challenge runs from May 1st through August 31st, 2012.
How to participate? Sign up at http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org/ It's easy and free. Then log your bike trips to work, for errands or for recreation. You can compete as a team, or as an individual - all for the State of Colorado. Your transportation can be a road bike, mountain bike, townie, or even your kiddie strider bike! You'll be helping the environment, your finances, your health, and just for FUN! Ride On!
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Health and Wellness Weekend
The Gunnison Health and Wellness Fair will be held this Saturday, April 28th, from 6:30am to 11:30am at the Fred Field Western Heritage Center at the County Fairgrounds, 275 S. Spruce Street in Gunnison. No reservations are necessary.
For more information go to www.ghv-colorado,org/page.cfm?pageid=17948
For more information go to www.ghv-colorado,org/page.cfm?pageid=17948
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Spring Baseball Clinic
PLAY BALL! Get ready for this summer's baseball season. The Western State Baseball Club, in conjunction with the City Recreation Department, will be putting on a baseball clinic on Friday, April 17th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm AND Saturday, April 28th from 9:30to 11:30am. The camp is $30.00 per person for 4 yrs. to 15 yr. olds. The participants will be divided into age groups and then will rotate through stations including: hitting, pitching, base running and fielding. There will be a BBQ lunch on Saturday after the camp for all participants.
All proceeds will go towards the WSC Baseball Club for their playoff push to Columbus, Georgia. To register, contact the Recreation Department at 641-8060 or stop by the Gunnison Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison.
All proceeds will go towards the WSC Baseball Club for their playoff push to Columbus, Georgia. To register, contact the Recreation Department at 641-8060 or stop by the Gunnison Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Welcome Spring!
The 16th Annual Community Cleanup, hosted by the City of Gunnison and Western State College, will be held this Saturday, April 21st at 9:00 a.m. at the IOOF Park. There will be informational booths, live broadcast by KWSB FM, and a raffle for Gunnison Greenbacks (same as cash!) Come out and welcome spring and help clean up the community!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Busy Weekend Ahead
There's another busy weekend ahead in Gunnison.
Saturday morning, starting at 11am, open singing auditions will take place at Gunnison High School. The winning singer or singers will perform the National Anthem at the start of Gunnison's "Queen Stage" of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Race on Wednesday morning, August 22nd. The race will bring international televised exposure to the singer.
The Annual Sage Grouse Festival will take place starting at 8am at the Western State College Center. There will be something for everyone! Events include education on the Gunnison Sage Grouse, a 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk, Mountain Bike Race for all ages and a Kids 1500 run. All races start on the south lawn of the College Center. There will also be a doggy distraction course, demonstartions, a nature photography workshop, chili lunch, exhibits including live raptors, art, live music, kids activities, and dog events!
Ducks Unlimited will be holding their annual event on Saturday evening at the Fred Field Western Heritage Center.
Also on Saturday evening, there will be a Community Dance at the Elks Club on South Main Street from 6 to 9pm. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the fun!
On Sunday afternoon starting at 3pm, you can attend a free WSC Faculty Artist violin and piano receital at Quigley Hall on the WSC Campus.
If you have time inbetween events and activities, catch a round of golf at the Dos Rios Golf Course, indoor climb, shoot hoops or a game of pool or take a swim at the Gunnison Community/Aquatics Center or hit the local trails on foot or your bike at Hartman Rocks or the City's Van Tuyl Ranch. There's always something to do.
Have a great Gunnison weekend!
Saturday morning, starting at 11am, open singing auditions will take place at Gunnison High School. The winning singer or singers will perform the National Anthem at the start of Gunnison's "Queen Stage" of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Race on Wednesday morning, August 22nd. The race will bring international televised exposure to the singer.
The Annual Sage Grouse Festival will take place starting at 8am at the Western State College Center. There will be something for everyone! Events include education on the Gunnison Sage Grouse, a 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk, Mountain Bike Race for all ages and a Kids 1500 run. All races start on the south lawn of the College Center. There will also be a doggy distraction course, demonstartions, a nature photography workshop, chili lunch, exhibits including live raptors, art, live music, kids activities, and dog events!
Ducks Unlimited will be holding their annual event on Saturday evening at the Fred Field Western Heritage Center.
Also on Saturday evening, there will be a Community Dance at the Elks Club on South Main Street from 6 to 9pm. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the fun!
On Sunday afternoon starting at 3pm, you can attend a free WSC Faculty Artist violin and piano receital at Quigley Hall on the WSC Campus.
If you have time inbetween events and activities, catch a round of golf at the Dos Rios Golf Course, indoor climb, shoot hoops or a game of pool or take a swim at the Gunnison Community/Aquatics Center or hit the local trails on foot or your bike at Hartman Rocks or the City's Van Tuyl Ranch. There's always something to do.
Have a great Gunnison weekend!
Spring Tennis Starting
Spring Tennis for All Ages will be starting soon! The Gunnison Parks & Recreation Department will be providing professional tennis instruction with USPTA certified instructor Jaylen Musselman from The Club at Crested Butte. All ages and abilities are welcome in learning the strokes, rules and ethics of a lifetime sport. A tennis racquet and non-marking (white soled) shoes are required. Please remember to bring water and dress appropriately.
WHEN: May 14th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th
WHERE: Char Mar Tennis Courts in Gunnison
WHO: 5 - 8 year olds: 4 to 5pm
9 - 13 year olds: 5 to 6pm
Adults: 6 to 7pm
COST: $29 per person for Community Center Members
$31 per person for Non-Members
Call 641-8060 or go to www.Gunnisonrec.com for more information
WHEN: May 14th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th
WHERE: Char Mar Tennis Courts in Gunnison
WHO: 5 - 8 year olds: 4 to 5pm
9 - 13 year olds: 5 to 6pm
Adults: 6 to 7pm
COST: $29 per person for Community Center Members
$31 per person for Non-Members
Call 641-8060 or go to www.Gunnisonrec.com for more information
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tree Dump Open
Be Green! Compost It! The City's tree dump is open for the season. It is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9am to 3pm. There is no cost to residents to dump leaves and grass clippings. These materials can be blended into the City's Black Gold Composting operation with little effort. There is a charge to dump tree limbs, shrubs, other woody materials, concrete chunks and asphalt chunks. These materials have to be run through a grinder, an expense the City must charge for.
Commercial operators will be charged for their grass clippings, leaves and other wastes.
Please call 641-8020 for more information.
Commercial operators will be charged for their grass clippings, leaves and other wastes.
Please call 641-8020 for more information.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Busy Weekend Ahead
There's a busy spring weekend ahead in Gunnison and the weather is predicted to be FINE!
Start your weekend off this evening with the 1st Friday Gallery Crawl in downtown Gunnison. The Gunnison High School Senior Excellence Art Exhibit is showing at the Gunnison Arts Center. After viewing these young artists' fantastic work, head north on Main Street to the Gunnison Gallery. View the displays, enjoy some music and munchies, and then select and vote for your favorite USA Pro Cycling Challenge "Gunnison Queen Stage " Commemorative Poster. There will be several, locally created posters for you to consider. After voting for a poster be sure and stop by the other interesting Galleries participating in hosting artwork for the Gallery Crawl. These are Rocky Mountain Frames, Mochas, and the Brick Cellar. After viewing the art, select one of Gunnison's fine restaurants, bistros or brewpubs for some delicious dinner.
Saturday, head over to the Gunnison Community Center at 11:30am for the Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt known as "Eggquatics". See the blog post below for additional information.
Happy Easter on Sunday! Local churches are conducting Easter Sunday services and many of Gunnison's restuarants will be hosting yummy Easter breakfasts and brunches.
One last ski day! Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be closing for the season on Sunday and is hosting a lot of fun activities. Sunday evening, head over to the WSC College Center North Ballroom for the showings of the films "The Greenhorns" and "Truck Farm". These films are being sponsored by the Mountain Roots Food Project.
If you don't want to be inside this fine spring wekend, hit the trails on your bike or on foot. The City-owned Van Tuyl Ranch trails are open to bicycle and foot traffic. No motorized vehicles are allowed and all dogs must be leashed on the trails - woof! Also open are the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Trails located north of the powerlines. The area south of the powerline is CLOSED to protect the Gunnison Sage Grouse nesting areas. Please respect these closures. The Gunnison River is also open. Hit the water in your raft, canoe or kayak from the North Highway 135 bridges to the Gunnison Whitewater Park west of town. If you want to fish, Blue Mesa Reservoir is also largely free of ice. Ice still covers the Elk Creek Marina Canyon area. Remember and follow the National Park Service rules for launching any boats. Information can be found on their website. http://www.nps.gov/cure/index.htm
Have a great Gunnison Weekend!
Start your weekend off this evening with the 1st Friday Gallery Crawl in downtown Gunnison. The Gunnison High School Senior Excellence Art Exhibit is showing at the Gunnison Arts Center. After viewing these young artists' fantastic work, head north on Main Street to the Gunnison Gallery. View the displays, enjoy some music and munchies, and then select and vote for your favorite USA Pro Cycling Challenge "Gunnison Queen Stage " Commemorative Poster. There will be several, locally created posters for you to consider. After voting for a poster be sure and stop by the other interesting Galleries participating in hosting artwork for the Gallery Crawl. These are Rocky Mountain Frames, Mochas, and the Brick Cellar. After viewing the art, select one of Gunnison's fine restaurants, bistros or brewpubs for some delicious dinner.
Saturday, head over to the Gunnison Community Center at 11:30am for the Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt known as "Eggquatics". See the blog post below for additional information.
Happy Easter on Sunday! Local churches are conducting Easter Sunday services and many of Gunnison's restuarants will be hosting yummy Easter breakfasts and brunches.
One last ski day! Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be closing for the season on Sunday and is hosting a lot of fun activities. Sunday evening, head over to the WSC College Center North Ballroom for the showings of the films "The Greenhorns" and "Truck Farm". These films are being sponsored by the Mountain Roots Food Project.
If you don't want to be inside this fine spring wekend, hit the trails on your bike or on foot. The City-owned Van Tuyl Ranch trails are open to bicycle and foot traffic. No motorized vehicles are allowed and all dogs must be leashed on the trails - woof! Also open are the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area Trails located north of the powerlines. The area south of the powerline is CLOSED to protect the Gunnison Sage Grouse nesting areas. Please respect these closures. The Gunnison River is also open. Hit the water in your raft, canoe or kayak from the North Highway 135 bridges to the Gunnison Whitewater Park west of town. If you want to fish, Blue Mesa Reservoir is also largely free of ice. Ice still covers the Elk Creek Marina Canyon area. Remember and follow the National Park Service rules for launching any boats. Information can be found on their website. http://www.nps.gov/cure/index.htm
Have a great Gunnison Weekend!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
A Great Loss to the City
Word was received this morning of the passing of long-time City Attorney Rod Landwehr. During his over 21 years of service to the wide-variet
y of City Councils, City Staff and citizens, Rod demonstrated a high caliber of professionalism, legal expertise, integrity, and wit. He will be sorely missed, not only as an Attorney, but as a friend to many of us in the City.
y of City Councils, City Staff and citizens, Rod demonstrated a high caliber of professionalism, legal expertise, integrity, and wit. He will be sorely missed, not only as an Attorney, but as a friend to many of us in the City. Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Recreation NEWS!
There's LOTS going on in the City Recreation Department!
This Saturday, April 7th, starting at 11:30am, will be the Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, better known as "Eggquatics". There will be Easter games, a bouncy house, and 1500 sinking Easter eggs. Participants need
to wear their swim suits to gather eggs in the pool.
There will be 3 waves of children with ONLY 75 kids per wave. The first wave is at 11:45am; the second wave is at 12:10pm and the last wave is at 12:35pm. Each wave will have a designated color wrist band. The cost is FREE to members or with a daily drop in fee.
To pre-register or for more information, email coryvanderveen@cityofgunnison-co.us or call 970-641-8060. Thanks to the event sponsors: Circus Train, Gunnison Kiwanis, Pizza Hut, and Boom-a-Rang. You're awesome!
The City of Gunnison Summer Adventure Camp for children ages 6 to 12 years, is starting planned for 2012! Session 1 is May 29th to June 29th; Session 2 is July 2nd to August 3rd and Session 3 is August 6th to August 24th. The sessions are held Monday through Fridays, and start at 8:30am each morning (drop-offs start at 7:30am) and sessions end at 4:45pm (with pickup by 5:30pm).
There will be hiking, rafting, fishing, basketball, kickball, rock climbing, swimming, baseball, arts & crafts, games, tennis, rollerblading, gardening, bowling, field trips and much more Whew!
For more information email gunnisonsummercamp@yahoo.com or call the Community Center at 970-641-8060.
This Saturday, April 7th, starting at 11:30am, will be the Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, better known as "Eggquatics". There will be Easter games, a bouncy house, and 1500 sinking Easter eggs. Participants need
to wear their swim suits to gather eggs in the pool. There will be 3 waves of children with ONLY 75 kids per wave. The first wave is at 11:45am; the second wave is at 12:10pm and the last wave is at 12:35pm. Each wave will have a designated color wrist band. The cost is FREE to members or with a daily drop in fee.
To pre-register or for more information, email coryvanderveen@cityofgunnison-co.us or call 970-641-8060. Thanks to the event sponsors: Circus Train, Gunnison Kiwanis, Pizza Hut, and Boom-a-Rang. You're awesome!
The City of Gunnison Summer Adventure Camp for children ages 6 to 12 years, is starting planned for 2012! Session 1 is May 29th to June 29th; Session 2 is July 2nd to August 3rd and Session 3 is August 6th to August 24th. The sessions are held Monday through Fridays, and start at 8:30am each morning (drop-offs start at 7:30am) and sessions end at 4:45pm (with pickup by 5:30pm).
There will be hiking, rafting, fishing, basketball, kickball, rock climbing, swimming, baseball, arts & crafts, games, tennis, rollerblading, gardening, bowling, field trips and much more Whew!
For more information email gunnisonsummercamp@yahoo.com or call the Community Center at 970-641-8060.
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