Summer (almost) Weekend

The calendar still says spring but our Gunnison activities are geared up for the summer season!
The highly successful Gunnison Growler biking events, the Sage Burner Running Races the funky townie takeover and the Gran Fondo to Mt. Crested Butte heralded the start of the summer tourist season last weekend.  The downtown businesses saw a lively weekend with their annual summer sidewalk sales.

And although you may need to batten down the hatches, small children and your pet poodle due to this late springtime wind, this weekend is shaping up to be great Gunnison summertime adventure. 


kayaking the Gunnison



Biking at Hartman Rocks

The kids are officially out of school today, so channel some of their energy and take a hike, fish on the river or Blue Mesa, paddle your duckies or kayaks at the Gunnison Whitewater Park (remember your pfd!), ride the mountain bikes on the fabulous trails at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area or the sublime trails on the VanTuyl Ranch (wear your helmet), visit the history-packed Gunnison Pioneer Museum (don't forget to ring the locomotive bell) and then take a relaxing swim at the Gunnison Community Center's Aquatics Center.

Satuday morning at 10am, head over to Jorgensen Park on East Tomichi Avenue, and have the kids participate in the FREE Youth Fishing Derby and Outdoor Sports Expo.  There's a safe shooting BB Gun Range, Smokey Bear, Wildlife Identification, an Archery Range and exhibits on wildlife and outdoor sports. Catch a lunker trout in PacMan Pond.  Fishing poles are provided or bring your favorite pole with you.   

At noon, get on over to the Gunnison City Shops at 1100 W. Virginia Avnue, for the City's Bike Auction.  It is a silent auction, so select the bike you want and write your bid on the appropriate bid sheet.  The auction closes promptly at 1pm.  No late bids!  You may find your new bike treasure among all of these unclaimed bicycles. Remember and register it with the Gunnison PD so it can be returned to you if you lose it!   


Sundays at 6 Concert at Legion Park

And to end the weekend, take your blanket, camp chair and picnic supper to Legion Park for the  Gunnison Arts Center's first of the summer "Sundays at 6" Concerts.  The Beatles Tribute Band  "Doctor Robert" will be starting off this summer's community concert series.  Kick back, meet and greet friends, and enjoy the retro-music. 

Police Center Groundbreaking

On a warm and beautiful spring morning, the groundbreaking for the City of Gunnison new Police Center took place.  With the assistance of a $650,000 grants for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the building will house the City's Police Department, which includes the emergency dispatch center for the entire Gunnison Valley.  The dispatch center currently resides in the basement of the County Courthouse, a building that will be demolished in the near future. 


City Manager Ken Coleman, Mayor Ellen Harriman, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Seymour, Councilor
 Bill Nesbitt and Councilor Sharon Cave at Police Center Groundbreaki9ng

 On hand for the groundbreaking were members of the City Council, City Staff, personnel from the City Police Department and Dispatch Center, County personnel and other local citizens.  The much-needed facility should be complete and occupied by the end of the year.  


Turning Dirt for the New City Police Center



Ana's Plege Bike Safety Event

The 2nd Annual Ana's Pledge Bike Safety Event for children Pre-K through 8th grade will take place this Saturday, May 4th, from 9am to Noon at Lake School, 800 N. Boulevard in Gunnison.

Registration opens at 9am closes at 11:30am.  Kids will ride the course, learn how to ride safely, obey traffic signs, and how to avoid hazards. There will also be a bike inspection station to detect possible bike defects and they can register their bikes with the Gunnsion PD.  ALL Participants must weat a bike helmet! 
Participants will receive a t-shirt, safety information, refreshments and will pledge to ride their bikes SAFELY!. 
Before the summer biking season starts in full-swing, bring the kids out for this fun and educational event. 

Think about SUMMER

Summer is just around the corner!  The Gunnison Summer Recreation Brochure will be available starting on Friday, May 10th.  Program registration starts on Monday, May 13th. 

Program brochures will be available at the Community Center, 200 East Spencer Avenue and at City Hall, 201 W. Virginia Avenue in Gunnison.  The brochure is also available onlline at www.Gunnisonrec.com or at www.tinyurl.com/summerprograms2013  For more information call 970-641-8060.  Get out and enjoy an active, fun-filled summer in Gunnison!