City Hall Offices will be temporarily closed during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Race so that City employees can assist with street closures.
City Hall Offices will be closed:
Tuesday, August 23rd from approximately 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Wednesday, August 24th from approximately 9am to 10:30am
We are sorry for any inconveneince to our customers. Come out and watch the race!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
What a WEEKEND!!
As everyone is preparing for the big bike race next week , don't forget there is a TREMENDOUS weekend of activities in Gunnison. Starting Thursday evening at Legion Park, the Carvin' Up Colorado competition begins. Chainsaw tree carvers will be creating intricate and intriguing wood tree sculptures. The carving competition ends on Saturday with prizes and awards being given out.
Friday evening at 5pm, head over to the Gunnison Arts Center Patio on the corner of Tomichi and Main, for the GAC Fridays at 5 and listen to the homegrown country sound of Evelyn Roper. Then stroll downtown in the first 4 blocks of North Main Street and wander through the amazing vehicles entered into this year's Gunnison Car Show. Starting shortly after 6pm, "The Luster Kings" rockabilly band will be entertaining and firing up the crowd to dance among the Car Show vehicles. Enjoy dinner at one of Gunnison's great restaurants, several have specials and music this weekend, and grab a glass of wine or a refreshing beer at one of the bistros, brewpubs or taverns in the City. Then with a designated driver, head out south of town to the Gunnison Valley Observatory for public viewing through the 30" telescope and hear a short lecture entitled "Cars in the Stars". The facility gates open at 7:30pm with viewing starting through multiple telescopes at dark.
Saturday morning, the Farmers Market will start at 9:30am next to the IOOF Park on the 100 Block of East Virginia Avenue. Go early and pick up local fresh and delicious produce, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The Car Show moves over to Jorgensen Park on Saturday morning starting at 8am. Stoll on the park's soft grass and pick out your favorite vintage car or truck, muscle car, tricked-out roadster or the turbo-fast sports car you always yearned for. Across the street from Jorgensen Park, the Gunnison Chamber-sponsored High-Octane Arts and Crafts Festival will be taking place from 9am to 4pm. Also Saturday afternoon, the Carvin' Up Colorado contest ends at Legion Park. There will be public viewing once again at the Gunnison Valley Observatory starting at 7:30 P.M. And they're back!! The Annual WOW - Weekend of Welcome Event will start at 5pm downton at the corner of Main and Virtginia Avenue. This is a free, family-freindly event that welcomes the WSC students to Gunnison after their summer break. Music will include several bands with a variety of music styles. Come downtown and welcome the students back to Gunnison and enjoy the evening.
On Sunday, the Car Show heads up Highway 135 to Crested Butte for a breakfast cruise. After possibly attending services at one of Gunnison's many churches, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at one of Gunnison's delicious and tummy-filling restaurants. Grab a latte or cappucino at a local coffee shop then head out and experience Gunnison as the Base Camp to the Rocky Mountains. Bike, fish, kayak, raft, hike, climb, or just breath the fresh clean air of the Gunnison Valley. If you prefer indoor recreation, check out the Gunnison Community Center and Aquatics Center located at the north end of the City. Round out the weekend by taking a picnic supper to Legion Park and enjoy the GAC Sundays at 6. Kevin Walter and Poverty Gulch will be entertaining the gathering starting, obviously, at 6pm.
It's sizing up to be a fun-filled, busy weekend in Gunnison. Be safe and enjoy!
Friday evening at 5pm, head over to the Gunnison Arts Center Patio on the corner of Tomichi and Main, for the GAC Fridays at 5 and listen to the homegrown country sound of Evelyn Roper. Then stroll downtown in the first 4 blocks of North Main Street and wander through the amazing vehicles entered into this year's Gunnison Car Show. Starting shortly after 6pm, "The Luster Kings" rockabilly band will be entertaining and firing up the crowd to dance among the Car Show vehicles. Enjoy dinner at one of Gunnison's great restaurants, several have specials and music this weekend, and grab a glass of wine or a refreshing beer at one of the bistros, brewpubs or taverns in the City. Then with a designated driver, head out south of town to the Gunnison Valley Observatory for public viewing through the 30" telescope and hear a short lecture entitled "Cars in the Stars". The facility gates open at 7:30pm with viewing starting through multiple telescopes at dark.
Saturday morning, the Farmers Market will start at 9:30am next to the IOOF Park on the 100 Block of East Virginia Avenue. Go early and pick up local fresh and delicious produce, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The Car Show moves over to Jorgensen Park on Saturday morning starting at 8am. Stoll on the park's soft grass and pick out your favorite vintage car or truck, muscle car, tricked-out roadster or the turbo-fast sports car you always yearned for. Across the street from Jorgensen Park, the Gunnison Chamber-sponsored High-Octane Arts and Crafts Festival will be taking place from 9am to 4pm. Also Saturday afternoon, the Carvin' Up Colorado contest ends at Legion Park. There will be public viewing once again at the Gunnison Valley Observatory starting at 7:30 P.M. And they're back!! The Annual WOW - Weekend of Welcome Event will start at 5pm downton at the corner of Main and Virtginia Avenue. This is a free, family-freindly event that welcomes the WSC students to Gunnison after their summer break. Music will include several bands with a variety of music styles. Come downtown and welcome the students back to Gunnison and enjoy the evening.
On Sunday, the Car Show heads up Highway 135 to Crested Butte for a breakfast cruise. After possibly attending services at one of Gunnison's many churches, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at one of Gunnison's delicious and tummy-filling restaurants. Grab a latte or cappucino at a local coffee shop then head out and experience Gunnison as the Base Camp to the Rocky Mountains. Bike, fish, kayak, raft, hike, climb, or just breath the fresh clean air of the Gunnison Valley. If you prefer indoor recreation, check out the Gunnison Community Center and Aquatics Center located at the north end of the City. Round out the weekend by taking a picnic supper to Legion Park and enjoy the GAC Sundays at 6. Kevin Walter and Poverty Gulch will be entertaining the gathering starting, obviously, at 6pm.
It's sizing up to be a fun-filled, busy weekend in Gunnison. Be safe and enjoy!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Camping to Watch the Race!
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has allowed unprecedented parking/camping for the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge bike race.
Parking and camping will be allowed along Colorado highways right-of-ways(Including US Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 135) as long as:
the camping is less than 24 hrs. in one spot;
all vehicles, including trailers, must be parked entirely off the traveled portion of the highway (including the shoulders) and NOT block access to private property;
all vehicles, including trailers, may not pose a safety risk to the motoring public regardless of parking or camping area; and
all spectators will ensure their areas are clean of debris and trash promptly after the race passes.
If any area becomes overwhelmed with vehicles, CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol may clear the area and require vehicles to more to another location.
For more information, go to www.cotrip.org Daily road closure inofrmation during the event will be available by calling 511 from anywhere in the state. Spectator information is available at the USAPCC website at www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com
Parking and camping will be allowed along Colorado highways right-of-ways(Including US Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 135) as long as:
the camping is less than 24 hrs. in one spot;
all vehicles, including trailers, must be parked entirely off the traveled portion of the highway (including the shoulders) and NOT block access to private property;
all vehicles, including trailers, may not pose a safety risk to the motoring public regardless of parking or camping area; and
all spectators will ensure their areas are clean of debris and trash promptly after the race passes.
If any area becomes overwhelmed with vehicles, CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol may clear the area and require vehicles to more to another location.
For more information, go to www.cotrip.org Daily road closure inofrmation during the event will be available by calling 511 from anywhere in the state. Spectator information is available at the USAPCC website at www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com
USA Pro Challenge Update
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Race is just 10 days away! And excitment is mounting. The Prologue to the race starts Monday, August 22nd in Colorado Springs.
Stage 1 of the actual race begins Tuesday morning, August 23rd, over the Continental Divide in Salida, Colorado. The racers will leave Salida at 10am and head west over Monarch Pass via US Highway 50 and will pass through the City of Gunnison around 1:00 P.M. The racers will turn north on Colorado Highway 135, in the heart of Gunnison's downtown, and will head north on 135 to the towns of Crested Butte and end in Mt. Crested Butte.
Traffic on Highway 50 westbound from Salida will be interrupted from approximately 11:30am until 2:30pm. Eastbound traffic will also be delayed for up to two hours during this time. All road closures will be "manned" by Colorado State Patrol officers/vehicles. Traffic on Highway 135 will be stopped between Gunnison and Crested Butte - both north and southbound - beginning at approximately 1:30pm and will continue until 4:30pm or later.
Stage Two - the Queen Stage - will start in Gunnison at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 24th. Highway 135 from Gunnison to Almont will be closed beginning at approximately 9:30am until 11:30am. Cottonwood Pass from Taylor Park to the summit and into Buena Vista will be closed all day.
Plan accordingly is you travel in the Gunnison Valley these two days. The best bet is to relax, stay in Gunnison, enjoy the festivities, cheer on the racers and don't travel on the highways until late Wednesday afternoon!
For more information - go to www.cotrip.org and click on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge link.
Stage 1 of the actual race begins Tuesday morning, August 23rd, over the Continental Divide in Salida, Colorado. The racers will leave Salida at 10am and head west over Monarch Pass via US Highway 50 and will pass through the City of Gunnison around 1:00 P.M. The racers will turn north on Colorado Highway 135, in the heart of Gunnison's downtown, and will head north on 135 to the towns of Crested Butte and end in Mt. Crested Butte.
Traffic on Highway 50 westbound from Salida will be interrupted from approximately 11:30am until 2:30pm. Eastbound traffic will also be delayed for up to two hours during this time. All road closures will be "manned" by Colorado State Patrol officers/vehicles. Traffic on Highway 135 will be stopped between Gunnison and Crested Butte - both north and southbound - beginning at approximately 1:30pm and will continue until 4:30pm or later.
Stage Two - the Queen Stage - will start in Gunnison at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 24th. Highway 135 from Gunnison to Almont will be closed beginning at approximately 9:30am until 11:30am. Cottonwood Pass from Taylor Park to the summit and into Buena Vista will be closed all day.
Plan accordingly is you travel in the Gunnison Valley these two days. The best bet is to relax, stay in Gunnison, enjoy the festivities, cheer on the racers and don't travel on the highways until late Wednesday afternoon!
For more information - go to www.cotrip.org and click on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge link.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Improve Your Swim Stroke!
The Gunnison Aquatics Center invites you to participate in the 2011 Swim Clinic. The Clinic will take place Thursday, August 11th through Sunday, August 14th. The clinic will be from 1 to 5pm on Thursday and Friday, and from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and and 10am to 3pm Sunday. This is NOT SWIM LESSONS. The clinic is designed for serious competitive swimmers. Participants will be divided up into roughtly 11-14 year olds and 15 years and older swimmers.
The clinic will include both above and under water individual video analysis, endurance training, strenth and conditioning, stroke refinement and high altitude training. It is designed to offer more private one-on-one coaching. Participants will have a better understanding of their own hydrodynamics, skills, and proper technique for competitive swimming.
For more information or to register for the clinic, contact the Gunnison Recreation Department at 641-8060 or stop by the Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue.
The clinic will include both above and under water individual video analysis, endurance training, strenth and conditioning, stroke refinement and high altitude training. It is designed to offer more private one-on-one coaching. Participants will have a better understanding of their own hydrodynamics, skills, and proper technique for competitive swimming.
For more information or to register for the clinic, contact the Gunnison Recreation Department at 641-8060 or stop by the Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Gunnison GRINDFEST
Gunnison Grindfest, a Gunnison Skatepark Project Fundriaser, will take place this Saturday, July 30th at the Gunnison Arts Center, at the corner of Tomichi and Main Street.
There will be activities and events all day! There will be skate lessons at 12 noon, skate movies starting at 1pm in the GAC Theater, skate demonstration at 3:30pm, gear drawings, concessions, a cash bar, Mario's pizza! and live music by a variety of artists.
The event is sponsored by the Gunnison Skatepark Project and the Gunnison Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for 18 & under; $20 for over 18 years and a party of 4 costs $30.00. There will be a cashbar and Mario's Pizza. Come out and support the proposed Gunnison Skatepark Project. Skate On!
There will be activities and events all day! There will be skate lessons at 12 noon, skate movies starting at 1pm in the GAC Theater, skate demonstration at 3:30pm, gear drawings, concessions, a cash bar, Mario's pizza! and live music by a variety of artists.
The event is sponsored by the Gunnison Skatepark Project and the Gunnison Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for 18 & under; $20 for over 18 years and a party of 4 costs $30.00. There will be a cashbar and Mario's Pizza. Come out and support the proposed Gunnison Skatepark Project. Skate On!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Light Up Your Bike!
Light Up Your Bike for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge! This event will help build excitement for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge to be held in late August.
Riders will decorate and light up their bikes, start at the Gunnison Arts Center Courtyard at 8pm on Friday, July 29th and then ride a 4 mile town bike circuit (mainly on the City bike lanes). The ride will end back at the Arts Center for music, a cash bar and light refreshments. This event is suitable for families.
Come out and show your support for biking, Gunnison, and the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Ride On!
Riders will decorate and light up their bikes, start at the Gunnison Arts Center Courtyard at 8pm on Friday, July 29th and then ride a 4 mile town bike circuit (mainly on the City bike lanes). The ride will end back at the Arts Center for music, a cash bar and light refreshments. This event is suitable for families.
Come out and show your support for biking, Gunnison, and the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Ride On!
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