It's Snowing!

It's snowing just in time for Gunnison Nordic's Annual Full-Moon Bonfire Event at the City's VanTuyl Ranch.  The event is taking place this Friday evenng, February 22nd starting at 7pm.  Park in the Gunnison Community School's north parking lot off of West Spencer Avenue and then ski the nordic ski trails to the bonfire for some warm drinks, snacks and good company. 
Go to www.gunnisonnordic.org for more information on the event. 

It's FREE

Gunnison Parks & Recreation is offering a FREE Aqua Zumba class on Wednesday, February 20th from 5:30 to 6:15 P.M. at the Community Center pool, 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison.  If you've tried Zumba on land -  now try it in the "less stress on your joints" pool! 

They are looking for individuals to come try this FREE class and then give them feedback.  Call 641-8427 for more information. 

President's Day Schedules

City of Gunnison Offices will be closed on Monday, February 18th in observance of the  President's Day Federal Holiday. 
Police, Communicaitons/Disptach and Fire Personnel will be on duty to ensure community safety. 

If your trash is normally picked up on Monday, it will be picked up on Tuesday after the holiday.  The Gunnison County Landfill will be closed as well.  If you have any questions,  please call 641-8020. 
City Offices will reopen for business on Tuesday  morning, February 19th. 

It's WINTER CARNIVAL time

They just finished up Carnival in Rio!  Now it's time for Carnival in Gunnison - WINTER CARNIVAL that is.  This annual event will take place on TUESDAY, February 19th at Jorgensen Park.  Yes, it's on Tuesday - the local school kids are out of school that day! 

The events include:
Biathalon at 10am    (nordic ski and shoot paintballs)
Snowmobile Joring at 11am  (navigate a course of gates and jumps behind a snowmobile)
Ski/snowboard Jib Fest at Noon (this is a judged event at the new jib park)
Hockey Skills Challenge at 1pm  (hockey agility, spped and shooting contests(
and the Annual Polar Bear Dive at 3pm.  (points awarded on your dive style and technique) Brrrrrr!

For more information on the events and on registration, please call 970-641-8060.  Come out to play!

Middle School Night

All 6th - 7th - and 8th Graders are invited to MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT at the Gunniosn Community Center.  This event will take place on Saturday night, February 16th from 8pm to 12am. 

It's a night full of fun activities and the cost is $10.00.    All participants must have a completed parental liability waiver.  Go to the event page at www.gunnisonrec.com for more information and to download the waiver form.  For more information you can also call 970.641.8427.  See you on Saturday night!

WHAT IS IT?

                Crop circles in Gunnison?
                        UFO landing sites?
            Just what is it?  Where are they?

These concentric circles are the newly installed drilled surface treatment on the pool decks at the Gunnison Aquatics Facility.  Contractors came in at night time when the pools were closed and drilled the circles into the concrete decking to create a more slip-resistant surface around the pools.  Not only are they "cool-looking" but they help with traction and safety around the pools.  Check them out at the Gunnison Community Center/Aquatics Facility! 




Swim Time Again!

The next session of Youth Swimming Lessons start on Monday, February 11th.  They are held Monday and Wednesday evenings.  Call 641-8060 to sign up. 

The Adult Swim Program will meet tonight, Wednesday, February 5th at 5:15 P.M. in the Community Center Pool.  This program meets once a month and is for beginning and intermediate swimmers who want to build confidence and endurance in their own swim workouts.  This program is FREE for facility members.  No need to sign up - just show up! 

See everyone in the pool!