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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Community Development 1999-02-25F .1 Prepared: February 19, 1999 Revised: February 22, 1999 AGENDA Town of Estes Park - Community Development Committee Thursday, February 25, 1999 8:00 a.m. 1. SPECIAL EVENTS a. Parade Permits (1) Rooftop Rodeo Parade - July 6 (2) Christmas Parade - November 26 b. Discussion: Continuation of Celebrate Estes, December 11 & 12 Request for Elkhorn Street closure c. Request to approve Electrical Phase I[ - Design/Bid d. Event Evaluations (1) Winter Trail Days - Snowshoe Weekend (2) Dog Weight Pull e. Approval of new special event 2. CHAMBER RESORT ASSOCIATION a. Report by David Thomas 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. Request to approve bid for new Jeep for Building Dept. b. Web Page Information Comprehensive Plan Draft Code Community Profile 4. MARKETING a. Advertising Report b. Conference Center Report 1999 Marketing Plan 1999 Recognition Program Conference Center HVAC Repair 5. MUSEUM a. Monthly Report 6. SENIOR CENTER a. Monthly Report b. Special Transit The Community Development Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time Agenda was prepared. APPLICATION . 1 (Please type or print all information) 1 DATE OF REQUEST: 2 / 22 1 99 TYPE OF EVENT (Check the applicable one): ATHLETIC - SPECIAL._X_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Foot Race, Parade, etc.): Rodeo Parade ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Rooftop Rodeo Committee - Town of Estes Park ORGANIZATION NAME: PO Box 1967 ADDRESS: Estes Park, CO 80517 PHONE: ( ) 586-6104 CITY & STATE: CONTACT PERSON: Linda Hinze TITLE: Director PHONE: ( ) 586-6104 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT DATECS): Beginning: 7 / 6 /99 TIME: Beginning: 10:00 AM X_ PM - Ending: 7,6,99 Ending: 11 :00 AM _X_ PM - NOTE: If times will vary on subsequent days, attach explanation. LOCATION: (State Highway and Mileage) PROPOSED ROUTE(S): PROPOSED DETOUR(S): West Elkhorn East to Hiway 36 to 4th Street to Fairgrounds DESCRIBE THE NECESSITY OF HAVING THE EVENT ON A HIGHWAY: Route through Downtown DESCRIPTION OF EVENT IN DETAIL (include numborof participants, description of the activity to be conducted on the highway, number and typo of animals, description of any vehicle or materials to be used. Uso additional sheets if necessary. Attach a map): Floats, bands, walkers, horse drawn units, floats, horse groups The undersigned horebyagroos to pay tho total actual cost to Iho Stato Patrol and tho Department or Highwa~>s for conducting any highway closures folalod to tho ovent described horoin and to submit payment in advance for the estimated cost of such closuresand topay for and provide liability insurance in an amount !0 be determined by the Chief 01 tho State Patrol. The under- signed understands thal any costs in excess of the oslimatod cont must bo paid to the Colorado Stato Patrol following tho ovont and thal if tho estimated cost oxcoods tho actual cost, tho balance will bo refundod, 1, tho undersigned, further certify that tho statomonts contained hcroin or attached horoto are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledgo and boliof. 1. - Rooftop Rodeo (. -- P\NÂ·JM>*hh..., huit Â»e... 0. 2 -3. 9/1 Â· ORGANIZATION -sfe#*412 E N-1 DATE (06-1 I C !; P 4 APPLICATION , , 1 (Please type or print all information) DATE OF REQUEST: 2 , 22/ 99 TYPE OF EVENT (Check the applicable one): ATHLETIC - SPECIAL _X BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Foot Raco, Parade, etc.): Christmas Parade ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Town of Estes Park ORGANIZATION NAME: PO Box 1967 ADDRESS: CITY & STATE: Estes Park, CO 80517 PHONE: (-) 586-6104 CONTACT PERSON: Linda Hinze TITLE: Director PHONE: 1- ) 586-6104 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT DATE(S): Beginning: 11/26/99 TIME: Beginning: 5:30 AM __ PM _X_ Ending: 11 / 26 / 99 Ending: 6:45 AM - PM _X NOTE: If times will vary on subsequent days, attach explanation. LOCATION: (State Highway and Mileage) PROPOSED ROUTE(S): PROPOSED DETOUR(S): West Elkhorn & Spruce east to Chamber Resort Building on Hiway 34 DESCRIBE TI-IE NECESSITY OF HAVING THE EVENT ON A HIGHWAY: Through Downtown area DESCRIPTION OF EVENT IN DETAIL (include number of participants, description of the activity to be conducted on the highway, number and type of animals, description of any vehicle or materials to be used. Uso additional sheets if necessary. Attach a map): Floats, walkers, bands The undersigned herebyagroos to pay tho total actual cost to Iho Stato Patrol and tho Department of Highwal>s for conducting any highway closures rolalod to tho ovent described horoln and to submit payment in advance for tho estimated cost of such closurosandtopay forand provide liability insurance in an amount to bo determined bytho Chief of tho State Patrol. Tho under- signed understands that any costsin oxcoss 01 the estimated cost must bo paid to the Colorado Stato Patrol following tho ovont and that if tho ostimalod cost oxcoods tho actual cost, tho balance will bo refundod. 1, the undersigned, further certify that tho statomonts contained heroin or attached horoto are'truo, accurato, and complete to the best 01 my knowlodgo and boliol. 2 1\ . Special Events Dept. Town of EStes Parkr SIGNATURE 'i~~~,kk,3Â«54 2-2-99 ORGANIZATION ' DATE - lor-2- ICS;' 4 * or,61 la .1 - Da vi -TAO,1140 December 10, 1998 To Whom It May Concern: We the undersigned ask that the town not close Elkhorn Avenue in the future except for short periods such as parades. Â· It is not fair to the many Estes Park businesses that lose significant sales when the main street is closed. There seems to us to be no reason why the Thanksgiving weekend and following weekend cannot go on as before, but with the trees, carolers, chestnuts, etc. arranged along the riverwalk (which the town spent a huge amount of money on only to ignore). This area is already beautiful, has lots of trees, seating and gathering places, and would be ideal for the activities above. In addition, Bond Park and Tregent Park could host activities. That leaves only the carriage rides which could coexist with traffic as they do in the summer. Stop making a minority of Estes businesses "pay" for these weekends. SIGNED BUSINESS 11 20 -2040,7 Evok A- Deal Fls. *)arket-- ~ 901+%Â»U-t EsÂ·ks KM â‚¬ R C Airt w *ukoad. 7-))18.64Â£11 ,Alaqq We /14te 5' 4, i ms R J J -152-Â¢G La.'P#6$2IE> &*u.+ W 41.e-WiÂ« P-)/ - SPACE- AD-USE- Â«39Â«4::- 731 6 H O g N> -piESTA (A BA.v L ' u (13*k ' // le,<4v<--- .~ 7.~AudULvap ~46< -140 6 (-M-J S far- l/;AC:) i /9<-Â·*L,c,â‚¬Lp 0-1- cÂ»i.,c--L --Il--4-~-,Â»C-1 MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor Dekker and Board of Trustees FROM: Special Events Department, Linda Hinze DATE: February 22, 1999 SUBJECT: Celebrate Estes, December 11 & 12, 1999 Background: This event has been co-sponsored by the Town of Estes Park, Chamber Resort Association and Business Advocates. The 1999 event would be its third year. The committee has discussed changes for 1999 to accommodate better the businesses not located on the two blocks of Elkhorn, which are to be closed. 1. Hold the event only one weekend, December 11 & 12. 2. Provide more signage for the stores in the West Park Center area west of Spruce Street. Street closures would be the same, from Riverside Drive to Moraine and Moraine to Spruce Street. Moraine Avenue remains open at all times. The attendance as been marginal vs expenses. Budget/ Cost: Projected budget for the one weekend is $18,000. $5,000 of which is from the Town of Estes Park plus staff time. The financial support of the downtown businesses must increase from the $3,400 in 1998 in order for this to be successful. Recommendation: If the commitment from the businesses by sponsorship is received I recommend this event including the street closure for one more year. lb-/ ESTES VALLEY ELECTRIC,INC P.O. BOX 3401 ESTES PARK, CO. 80517 TO: ESTES PARK FAIRGROUNDS SUBJECT: PHASE II SCOPE OF WORK PHASE II ELECTRICAL WORK FOR THE FAIRGROUNDS ARE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING UP-GRADE OF THE CURRENT SYSTEMS (1) ELIMINATE ALL OVERHEAD WIRING, BOTH PRIMARY & SECONDARY IN THE MAINTENCE / OFFICE & ARENA GRANDSTAND AREAS (2) NEW UNDERGROUND SERVICE TO MAINTENANCE & OFFICE BLDGS (3) GRANDSTAND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION TO BE UNDERGROUND (4) MAIN ARENA LIGHTING, ALL AERIAL WIRING TO BE UNDERGROUND (5) NEW 400 amp ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATED BEHIND BULL PINS TO SERVICE HAY BARN, RV SPACES,NORTH ARENAS & EXISTING DISTRIBUTION LOCATED BEHIND SEATING NORTH OF MAIN ARENA IN NOVEMBER OF 1998 ESTES VALLEY ELECTRIC COMPLETED PHASE I ELECTRICAL UP GRADE. THIS WAS A MUCH NEEDED IMPROVEMENT FROM THE STAND POINT OF MAINTENCE, COSMETICS & PUBLIC LIABILITY. PHASE I INVOLVED THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BARNS"A thru S" WHICH INCLUDED NEW SUB PANELS, VAPOR-TITE LIGHTS, REMOVAL OF ALL OVERHEAD LINES & TRANSFORMERS, RELOCATION OF UTILITY POLES , 400 amp ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION, NEW LIGHTING FOR ALL BARN AREAS & ENTRY & RELOCATION OF SPEAKERS FOR SOUND SYSTEM. WE ALSO PURCHASED (2) 50 KVA TRANSFORMERS UNDER PHASE I BUDGET FO PHASE n PHASE II HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY ALLOCATED $30,000.00 FOR THE 1999 BUDGET PHASE II COST IS $26,786.00, BASED ON A T&M AGREEMENT AS WAS PHASE I, ANY UNDER BUDGET MONEY, WE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RV AREA, APPROX. 21 SITES TO HAVE NEW UNDERGROUND &PEDESTALS. le--1 --C -2 1 11 3 . 44\ fl 1 -- h \tic < \ 44 7 (/ TO U.S. 36 C EX}phiTORN/ENTRANCE . 0 h\lf ~ 0 c- 4.2 - - -1 '*~r' 4--- - Il:Yb.J ea --L fmt: - :f a: L; 1 1/ 1 1 / \ \\-1 0 Â° gfiezz.* 4 09Â¢fl-- b= 1, r.94/ / /4. 6/<A 44. 444 gl i 6 (1>. 74-0 ."t: i i i! 1 NE /7 4 1Â· 1 & <h ) JO .0 2\ \ 11 . fil P : M U 0 15 /461 0.\\ 1 4/y 17, 4 /All U / le' E \ 49/ M / um 2.4 \ , FÂ© r)/ C L //N f h , 1 4/f / 42 \.\K A-1- 0 t \ r 1 0 97 71 / 4 1 / /3 \ I .. / 2 OV,/ O X > <rup 4 0 . , 1/0 Xf. . + I i . r /0 . I Â¢ 3.2 , S (4 . 0 Â¢4 / 2 4 0 22.J 4 19 JI 4 11 1 - iii -1 , 1 1 ? MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor Dekker and Board of Trustees FROM: Special Events Department, Linda Hinze DATE: February 22, 1999 SUBJECT: New Special Event for the Fall of 1999 Elk Fest (official name to be determined) Background: This event would be centered around the viewing and education of Elk. It would be held at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds and organized by the Special Events Department and a committee consisting of the local residents. Activities to include seminars on photography, elk habitat, and bugling; art show, archery contests, bugling contests, and elk viewing tours. The idea is to educate visitors and encourage their return other weekends to enjoy the wildlife on their own. Budget/ Cost: As presented for the 1999 Budget: Expenses - $11,050.00 Income - $13,495.00 Recommendation: I recommend approval of this event for October 16 & 17, 1999. le-l INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM FEBRUARY 18,1999 TO: STEVE STAMEY / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITrEE FROM: DAVE MAHANY SUBJECT: VEHICLE PURCHASE BACKGROUND: Presently the Community Development Department is using one vehicle for three personnel (two building officials and one planner/code enforcement personnel). The Community Development Department would like to increase the fleet size to two vehicles to meet inspection schedule requirements. COSTS / BUDGET: The following bids were received. The 1999 Jeep Wrangler was the most cost effective and universal vehicle. Rains Motor Company $18,943.00 Foothills Auto Plaza $19.144.00 Ferrero Auto Center NO RESPONSE HERBERT MOTORS NO RESPONSE The 1999 Community Development Department budget includes $23,000.00 for a new vehicle. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department / Fleet Department recommends approval of the bid from Rains Motor Company and requests approval to purchase one 1999 Jeep Wrangler from Rains Motor Company for the total price of $18,943.00. 5Q,- l Estes Park Community Development Department Estes Park Community Development Welcome to Estes Park's Community Development Department web site. Currently, we are posting agendas for the Estes Valley Planning Commission meetings and study sessions. These meeting dates and time can be accessed by clicking on the "Agenda" button below. In the future, the Comprehensive Plan, Development Plan, area maps, the Community Profile and other information will be made available. Agendas ComprehensixÂ¢121an Development=de Area_Maps Page 1 Agendas Agendas Agenda Estes Valley Planning Commission - Town of Estes Park Study Session Wednesday, February 24, 1999 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Room 203 - Municipal Building 1. Minutes 2. Review ofworking draft of Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12. There will be a short dinner break at 5:30 p.m. Please note: this is a Study Session for Planning Commissioners. The public is welcome at Study Sessions. Public comment will be provided at future public meetings. Agenda also available at www. estesnet.com/plan/agendas.htm The Estes Valley Planning Commission reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. Hame Comprehensivt Defelopment-Code Ate,Maps Page 1 C2 DAILY TIMES-CALL WEDNESDAY. JULY 15, 1998 3 e U 0 0 Look_g=Al=d Concerts wfzaorn~Ro:ilzeâ€ž~rlf:l~es.2.urN A :25...2.*L.-9,2â‚¬.. 2 5 9 0.. 74{33:* 4".i.1.,4 lion. Longmont Sounds of Summer Concert and 25 at Price Auditorium, 1669 Eagle 1Â·.-'0, -~-t - 2 Â£ Old Timers Miners Days in Nederland are . being celebrated Julv 24 to 26 with a host Series presents Lorrie Singer and the Big Drive in Loveland. Admission is $10 for -mt.rÂ· 'â€¢cza'C. 4 Dogs at 6-30 p.m. July 17 at Roger's adults, $7 for students. Children under 3 Grove, Third Avenue and Hover Street. not permitted in the auditorium. Tickets The concert. part of the Rhythm on the available at the Price Auditorium Box .- W .Â·' . shootout and funeral procession for the River celebration, is free. Bring a blan- Office. Call (970) 667-7944 for informa- % - of events that are throwbacks to the past. . ..Â· Hand bowing, spike driving, bow sawing and storytelling for all ages. along with a ket or lawn chair. For information call tion. ... .......r=~ , ', victim, are just a few of the activities 651-8404. .. I .C..4 7.4 ; offered. Friday's festivities begin at 5 Boulder's Dinner Theatre presents the . -4 *-48* i 'lly, 44 p.m. with a Brownlee Guver roast ard G t,Â·Â· 4 C . Chautauqua Summer Festival presents musical Damn Yankees," at 5501 Arapa- dinner at the Nederiand Community Gordon Lightfoot at 8 p.m. July 18 and hoe Ave. in Boulder. The play runs Tues- . ,. Center. Activities start at 9 a.m. Satur the Barbershoppers, combining the days through Sundays through Oct. 4. *-*: --'f ~ ..'2' Â· 1 , day, July 25. and at 10 a.m. July 26. at Barbershop Society and the women's For reservations and information call 40. '42 Z .3.. '.: i . -:-..7.9.-4 W , 4 ' Chipeta Park. Call 238-3580 for inforina Sweet Adelines, at 8 p.m. July 25. For 449-6000 Ext. 4. , , 1. . ..6 P tion. ' -.<&/ ' 5 ticket information call the box office at Carousel Dinner Theatre, 3509 Mason St. in k Â·01'.Â· Â· Â· Â· Â·Â· Fiske Planetarium presents the planetar- ~1211%0:arfl?SBar~s C]) TE~~lar on Fort Collins. presents -Driving Miss 414% ium show "Stars and Lasers" at 2 p.m. Pearl Street Mall and the Boulder Daisy." Performances are at 6 p m. Tuesday, July 21. Learn about stars tn Thursday, Friday and Saturday Photos .special to the Tirnes-Call the nigh sky and watch a live laser show Theater Box Office. evenings, with a brunch buffet at noon on RHYTHM ON THI RIVER, hosted by the . .6 1.- Cost is $:3 adults and $1.30 children. Call Boulder Concert Band offers a free Sundays. Tickets range from $29 to $33 492-3001 for more information. concert in the park every Monday for dinner and show. For reservations city of Longmont and the Longmont business 1 . 1 Va 6/- evening at 7 p.m. The concert for July 20 call ( 970) 225-2555. community, offers a full slate of free enter- , 1. 01). Fiske Planetarium presents 'MaiaÂ· A will be located at the Boulder Library tainment (including music from the Fab Four, ~ ,._L- l...1, day, July 22. Hear the story of Maia, a Dinosaur Grows Up" at 10 a.m. Wednes lawn. Ninth and Canyon. For information Film above, and ventriloquist Wayne Francis, ~ /~ Matasaurus dinosaur. Cost is $3 adults call 443-5362. right), creative displays and activities July 17 ~ d~ anci St.50 children. For more information American Music Research Center features Boulder Outdoor Film Festival plays every - ill.1.~,&,0 call 492 3001. the second annual Susan Porter Memor- Saturday night through Sept. 12 on the and 18 along the St. Vrain Greenway and .--.--/-'.0./. ial Symposium for early American musi- back lot wall of the Boulder Museum of Roger's Grove Park in Longmont. Festivities Fiske Planetarium presents the planetar- cal theater from July 16 to 19 on the Contemporary Art, between Arapahoe on Saturday, July 18, run from 7.30 a.m. to 5 \~ Friday. July 17. and *Citv of Stars" at 8 Universitv of Colorado - Boulder and Canyon across from Central Park. campus. The symposium features a vari- "Creature from the Black Lagoon- in 3D, p.m. A full schedule is available in Long- 10~ P.m. Friday, July 21 Th; cbservatory ety of presentations, discussions and coupled with a -Frankenstein" short, mont's "City Lines ' mailer to residents. ~ will be open after the show. weather performances. All events are free and plays July 18. and 'Blade Runner" is 1 I '; /401 permitting. Cost is $130 adults and $2 open to the public. Call the American screened July 25. Open seating begins at ./.- ....~ children. Call 492-5001 for further infor- Music Research Center at 492-7540 for 7 p.m. Spectators are invited to bring --5 mation. information and schedules. their own seating. A suggested donation Leading the West is currently being 1 Rocky Ridge Music Center, Then and Now. 1 Mile High Jazz Camp, an annual program of $5 is requested. exhibited at the Maelaren Markowitz Other events tracing the development of the turn-of- 1 of the University of Colorado's College of Chautauqua Silent Film Series shows 'Juve Gallery in Boulder through July 28. The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will ~ the-century resort into a center for Music, presents free nightly concerts Contre Fantomas" 9 1913\) and 'Paris show celebrates the recent release of give two performances. at 2 and 4 p.m, , educating talented young musicians, runs. Donald J. Hagerty's book of the same from July 21 to July 24 at 8 p.m. in Qui flart " \4 1923\). with music by I 1Â£ink name, through the works of a number of .Julv 18 in Lvens Bohn Park. The public to Dee. 31 at the Estes Park Historic : Grusin Music Hall The camp's students Troy, July 13. The Fantomas series fasei- artists. For information call 449-6807. is invited to attend a free "endangered Museum. Call (970, 586-6256 for informa- ~ will perform at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 25. nated pre-war France and inspired the species" show at 10 a.m. highlighting the < tion. 1 All pertormances are free and open to Surrealists with its juxtapositions of Artists' Garden, highlighting seven circus' two African elephants, and to Denver Zoo is celebrating a variety of the public. Call 492-8008 fur information. horrific scenes amid ordinary bourgeois artists' garden-inspired works, runs come early and watch the raising of the cultures with its Festival of Animals Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts wit! settings. The July 22 showing is 'The Iron through Aug, 4 at the Mustard Seed 'Big Top" as it was done 200 vears ago, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18. The festi- Mask- .'1929\). Programs begin at 7:30 Gallery, 2660 Canyon Blvd.. in the Boul Advance tickets are $7 for adults. $5 for val featured live performances. hands-on hold a community sing-along featuring p.m. Adults 14. children $3. Call 440-7666 der Marriott. Call 447-8626 for informa- children ages 2 to 12. and are available at activities and foods trom African. Native folk songs at 7 p m. July 16 at 111 \V. tion and times. Cannnn St. 1.ec! br Litfayette Community for inforniatinn. Vailev Bank. 1 4:ar Blues und Caridv American. Latino, :\sian and Polynest,in Chorus tiireetor {'arolyn Val-Schmicit. the Nan Desu Kon,Japanese for Â·What is Rhythm on the River mvites partieip,Inis Motintain in LYons. For intorniation call Pallfica cultures. Admission is SM for sing-aiong requires no music reading it?" hosts a .Japanese animation tÂ·onven- in the creation of a giant ehalk mural to 823-6145 or 823-0168. adults. 26 for seniors. 94 for children ages abilitv. \dmission is free. but any dona- tien trom July 17 to [9 at the St,apleton celebrate the environ;rent. Any groun. Downtown Boulder ArIFair takes place 1 h' 1 1 Children 3 and under are admit- tions wil! benefit the non-profit commu Plaza Hotel- Call Dionne Le[trau at i.:(i.; ) family, company Or inclividual mar rrils. from 10 a .m, t(, 6 D.In. Saturday and ted tree. Discounted daytime admission nal>Â· Actiool. For miormation call 663-0399. 369-256,5 for more information. :er for a square. which can be decorated SundaÂ· July 11] 0111(1 19. on tile Pearl tickets are available at Conoco stations. For more information. call 1 303 I 376-4800., Espresso Street Coffee House, 230 S. 1!am The iMAX, located in the Denver St.. presents local artists at 8 p.in. every Museum of Natural History. 2001 Hunter Jumper Horse Shows run from IEEU:Eaa-:331+UI:<-Gli-i=tor ~~UAV~h~hrti~~e,'roi~e7ciri~up~ii~}ie oiher Thursday The performances are Colorado Blvd. in Denver. presents S,Â·rvurs. 1;.51-8380. or K.Ki Grottine .11 the c<)~rl~lr~~Ifniltetie~y~~u~v it~1~tion-1 ~ . - .JallfÂ· 2 ' to \tle. 2 at the Stanley Park later aired on C hannel 3 public televt!,ton -Everest" and 'Super Spreclway" fhrough 1(,1,Â·reall,irt Division I.:t,{96. mation. 1 For mformatic,n call 449-:r, 71. FaitÂ·voundS. l'311 49701 32#N;104 for infor-/ al Rpm Frida> â‚¬ :') pm. Satur,la>-9 and Oct 8. For addihonal details call 4303) 9 pm. S,indays. 322Â·7009. Longmont Museum..17- Kwbark St. p.m. ::i:'.:rita> s an, 1 ircir. 3 Â·,1 6 p.iii Twin Peaks Dog Club Show is !ring hei l De=re- Dot-le O-4*â€¢- -ar.,In-r concert _ unravels the mv:ter,rÂ· .,ityhalnlukes_ Celebration of Quiet Spaces presents exhibit, on loan from the Bell Museum of flor[ call 03219454. tic In. July 23. The gates open at 6 p m., with concert beginning at 7.15 p.m. For more Danca Nova from noon to 3 p.m. Satur- Natural History, is free. For information Tea Tours are hosted at Celestial information or to order concert tickets day, July 25, at Eben G. Fine and Peace and hours, call 651-834 Seasonings on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 Fun for Kids p.m. at 4600 Sleepytime Drive. Call 581- . call ( 303) 777-3836. Parks, along Boulder Creek in Boulder. Colorado Indian Market and Western 1202 for information or visit the Internet Chautauqua Children's Fest features A The event is free to the public. Showcase will be held through the week- site www. celestialseasonings.com. Medley of Multi-Ethnic Performers July -* f Music in the Mountains features chamber r Colorado Dance Festival presents a Dance end of July 24 to 26 at Currigan Hall in 20, presenting dance, storytelling, Japan- muusic at 3 p.m. July 19 and 26 at the Creede Woodcarvers Rendezvous Colorado ese Tiko Drumming amd the child- Faculty Showcase at 8 p.m. Saturday, Denver. In addition to a variety of Rocky Ridge Music Center, nine miles July 18, and Os Capoeiras at 8 p.m. July artworks and collectibles, dance and is underway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. dailv oriented band Lois Lafond and the south of Estes Park on Colorado Highway 7. Tickets are sold at the door. For infor- 24 and 25 in the Boulder Theater, 2032 music demonstrations will be featured through July 17 in the Mining Museum in Rockadiles. Call 440-7666 for tickets. 14th St. Tickets are available at the Boul- throughout the weekend, Hours are 1 to 9 Creede. The museum is hosting 23 wood- c ollage Children-9 Museum hosts Collage mation caLLiam.U*10*+7-Â·- Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza features der Theater Box Office, 786-7030. p.m. Friday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. carving instructors providing classes to Colorado Dance Festival presents Brazil- Saturday, July 25 and 10 a.m, to 5 p.m. all ability levels. The public is invited t o member night from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednes- day, July 15, at 2065 30th St. in Boulder. free music performances in Estes Park ian Dance Party with Os Capoeiras and July 26. Admission is *for adults, under view the displays, take a class or just each weekend. Dick Orleans performs Pao Brazil from 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July age 13 free. For more information. check watch the activity. The event is free. For Explore the new Construction Zone from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, mation call 440-0053. 19, at the Space for Dance, 2696 30th St. -the Internet site www.IndianMarket.net. more information call ( n9) 658-1029. exhibit and talk to the experts. For infor- Birgit appears 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Satur- General admission at the door is $10. Images of the West, an invitational juried - Historic Hoverhome tours will be offered day, July 18, and Estes Park Jazz Big photography exhibit. can be seen from 10 by the St. Vrain Historical Society from 1 Kids Action Network Workshops presents Band is featured from 1 :30 to 3:30 p.m. Colorado Dance Festival Family Series traditions of the Japanese culture, includ im. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday to 3 p.m. July 19, with all funds raised Sunday, July 19. Call 800-44Â·ESTES for presents Lorenzo Ramirez and Grupo more infoEmation--_--- Folklorico Sabor Latino, a celebration of through Aug. 23 at the Estes Park benefiting the historic home. Admission ing folk dances and a tea ceremony, with dance and music of Mexico for all ages, Conference Center. Free to the public. is $5 per person. Call 774-7810 for more White Butterfly at 11 a.m. July 16, and a mask workshop for ages 6 and up with Estes Park Music Festival featuring the on Saturday, July 18, and Richard Gonza- Call (970) 586-9203 for information. information. puppeteer and maskmaker Betsy Tobin Colorado Music Festival Orchestra performs at 8 p.in. July 20 at Park High lez. with Amaniyea Payne. July 25. The CU Hentage Center exhibits CU in ' Heritage Festival Antique Show, sponsored on July 23. A maskmaking session for School Auditorium. Tickets are available events begin at 3 p.m. in the Charlotte , Space, highlighting the University of by the St. Vrain Historical Society and children ages 3 to 5. accompanied with a featuring more than 75 antique dealers, parent, will be offered at 10 a.m. July 2.3. York Irey Theatre on the University of Colorado's involvement in space at Macdonald Book Shop. Call (970) 586- Colorado - Boulder campus. Tickets are research. The exhibit includes artifacts will be held at the Boulder County Fair- The workshops are a collaboration of the 9203 for information- available through Collage Children's from NASA's Apollo project. Center grounds Exhibit Building July 25 and 26. Colorado Dance Festival and Collage Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children's Museum. Fees are $2 for Cowbov SingÂ·Alongs, led by a cowboy Museum, 440-0053. hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday around the campfire, are offered Thurs- through Friday The Heritage Center is and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission members, $4 for non-members. Pre- day through Sunday evenings at Bond located in Old Main on the CU-Boulder is $3. registration is required. Call 440-0053 Park in Estes Park. Call (970) 586-6186 campus. For information call 492-6329. Healing Arts open house and (ree demon- Discovery Center Science Museum offers a Galleries for information. Fourth Annual Light and Color Exhibit runs Lyons Redstone Museum, 340 High St., is stration dav is offered by Professional Summer Science Series of engaging through July 31 in The Arts Studio, Old open from 9: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Monday Therapies Healing Arts Center from 10 daytime programs for children. Many Theater Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave. in through Saturday, and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. a.m. to 2 pm July 18. The Center, require registration and fees. Call (970) Longmont. The show features artists' Sunday, through September. The located at 713 Third Ave., offers massage 472-3990 for information and schedules or Colorado Shakespeare Festival presents focus on the effect of light on color as museum, built in 1881 as a schoothouse, therapy. acupuncture, myotherapy. relki. visit the museum at 703 E. Prospect The Taming of the Shrew" July 16, 19, 23 interpreted by French and American portrays history of the Lyons area hypnosis and energy counseling. For Road in Fort Collins. and 25, "Love's Labour's Lost" July 15, Impressionists. Gallery through photos, displays and genealogy. information, call 772-6655. Starlab Planetarium hosts its Summer- 18, 21 and 24, and Measure for Measure" hours are 10:30 a.m. to Donations are appreciated. For informa- Annual Fly Casting Championship for the time Night Sky Series. featuring "Moon July 17, 22 and 26 in the Mary Rippon 1 p.m. Tuesdays , I tion call 823-5721 or 823-6692. whole family will take place July 18 and Phases" at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21. Outdoor Theatre on the CU campus. through Thurs- "Richard II' will appear July 16, 17, 19 days. For 1.Yj ~ Western and Wildlife Art Show, a iuried ~ 19 in Lyons. The event is sponsored bv and -Moons of the Solar System' at 1 show and sale, is presented by the Fine , Lyons Parks and Recreation. Call 82i- p.m. July 26 at the Discovery Center and 22 on the University Theatre stage. information 1 Arts Guild of the Rockies from July 24 to ~ 6622 for information. Science Museum, 703 E. Prospect Road. The box office in the lower lobby of CU's call 651-2787. 4% l 26 at the historic Elkhorn Lodge in Estes I Outside Folkdancing on the terrace of the Fort Collins. Fee is $1-50 with museum University Theatre is open. For addi- tional information and ticket reservations ~ Park. Call (970) 586-9203 for information. .1 CU Memorial Center takes place every admission. Call i970) 472-3990 for infor- call 492-0554. - Tuesday evening through July 21. mation. Estes Park Area Historical Museum presents "Ranches and Rodeos" through Instruction by Tom Masterson is from Just for Kids Program explores 'The Colorado lyric Theatre features the I Gilbert and Sullivan musicals 'Iolanthe" Nov. 1 at the original National Park 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. No partners or expert- World of Bats," sponsored by the City of and "The Gondoliers," playing until July Service Headquarters, U.S. Highway 36 ence needed. Dancing continues until Boulder Open Space Department, from 26 in the Music Theatre, Imig Music , and Fourth Street. Call (970) 586-6256 for 10:30 p.m.,inside if raining. The cost is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 17. Exploration Building, on the University of Colorado - information. $5. and children and teens are free. For includes a hike to a pond where bats mav 4, more information call 499Â·6363. be feeding. Call 411-3140 for reservationK Boulder campus. For performance infor- Rocky Mountain Streams and Waterfalls, a mation and tickets, call the CU Concerts 1998 Colorado Renaissance Festival will be and location. celebration of summer at the Art Center Box Office at 492-8008. of Estes Park, lower Stanley Village, held from 10 a.m. to 6 : 30 p.m. weekends Animal Crackers Just for Kids Program, Jesters Repertory Theatre presents The runs through Aug. 8. Call (970) 586-5882 through Aug. 2. Discount tickets are sponsored by the City of Boulder Open Music Man" through Aug. 16 at 903 N. . for information. available at King Soopers for $11.95 Space Department, hosts "Who Lives 4 adults and $6 for children 5 to 12. For Here" from 8 to 10 a.m. July 25. Explore Main St. in Longmont. Showtime is 7:30 Denver Art Museum features 'Searching information call (303) 688-6010. animals' habitats with .Jean Koszalka. p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. for Ancient Egypt" through Aug. 2. The Sundays. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 chil- museum is located at 14th Avenue and Chautauqua Forum Series features Brain, Meet at the Doudy Draw Trailhead, 1.7 dren under 12 and seniors over 60. Bannock Street, south of the Civic Center Reality and Mental Illness' July 15 and miles west of Highway 93 on Eldorado Reservations are recommended. For in Denver. For reservations and tickets, 'Teaching Ethical Behavior" July 22 at Springs Drive. Call 441-3440 for informa- more information call 682-9980. call 1-888-66-EGYPT (1-888-663-4978). Chautauqua's Communitv House, Morn- tion. ing Glory Drive, in Boulder. All forum Jesters Children's Theatre, 903 N Main series programs start at 4:30 p.m. and St., presents "The Little Mermaid" at '4 are free to the public. Call 545-6924 Ext. 3 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 22 and 4. .4 -FOREVER TANGO," honored for 16 for more information. Community Calendar Alice in Wonder-land- at 1 p.m. ' Best Choreography at this year's Tony Mile High Railfair exhibits a collection of This weekly community calendar fur,s every Wednesdays through Aug. 19. Tickets Awards, beguiles audiences at the railroad antiques and memorabilia July Wednesdayandcovers information for 10 days, are $3. For more information call 682- Buell Theatre for one week only. 18 and 19 at the National Western Thursday thfough Sunday. Items MN be corsid- 9980. .. July 28 - Aug 2. Tickets range Complex, Interstate 70 and Brighton ered if they are of interest to the community. Longmont Theatre Company's Children's ' from $15 to $33. Call 830- I;ouievard. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p. m. To have items induded for this page, please Theater presents " \!addin" at 7 p.m. July . Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. Sunday. 17 and 18, and 2 p.m. July 19, at Long- #- TIXS or 1-800-641-1222 Admission is $4 for adults, .Sl for children send in'ormation to Ihe Daily Times-Call, P.O. ''t .1 for ticket Information. under 12. Bo x 299, Longmont 80502, Atm: Sandy Nag?e. mont Performing .Arts Center, 313 Main St. Tickets, available at the floor, are $5. Weekly Calendar or fax your intormat,on to Schoul group preview performances will . The Railfair is sponsored by the Pho,0 spec il to be held at 2 p.m. July 18. Tickets are $2. * Â»440 Â·, Â·te Times Caq Intermountain Chapter ot the National 678-8615. Dea*re for information is 5 pm. Call 772-5452 for information, ,1,~ Railway Historical Society, Inc, ('all Friday of fhe precedng week. Jack Shafer at (303) 422-0582 for informa- G Denver Post Estes Park Gglt eT activities ters in Estes Park. A snowshoe Arts Guild of the Rockies pro- winter long from several outfit- during the winter with the Fine With the new year, life in Es- shoes. hiking map is available at the duction of -Harvey" on Feb. tes Park becomes slower-paced; Also both days, a series of Estes Park Visitors Center at 27,28; March 1,6 and 7. For information about Estes * 221=3731 2* 21:r:; ar3 am=- %:~59~:n of U.S. highways Park, call the Visitors Center at ped peaks set against bright eral locations: Glacier Basin A favorite event of many res- (970) 586-4431 or (800) <T* blue skies. An abundance of Campground. Hidden Valley idents and visitors is the Inter- 443-7837 (800-44-ESTES). For - wildlife seeks sustenance at the Snow Play Area and Bear Lake. national Dog Weight Pull. Feb. information about the arts, call J lower elevations around Estes ' For more information or ad- 14-15, with entrants competing the Cultural Arts Council (970) O Park, and large herds of elk can vance reservations, call the in several weight categories. 586-9203. For information ' be spotted on the front lawn of Park at (970) 586-1223. You neednit spend every about Rocky Mountain Nation- the Stanley Hotel or on either Rocky Mountain National minute enjoying the great out- al Park. call(970) 586-1206. ofEstes Park's golf courses. Park has regularly scheduled doors, though with the pristine t With the serenity ofwinter snowshoe hikes throughout the beauty of winter. it's tempting. 3 comes the exhilaration ofout- winter, including a beginner's For a respite from the rush of i door winter activities for the level 2-hour snowshoe hike at urban life. spend a few hours whole thmity - snowshoeing 12:30 p,fli.-Sl Sundays thi-~jugh enjoying the shops in down- and cross country skiing around March 29. For those with erpe. town Estes Park or simply relax Estes Park or in Rocky Moun- hence. 4-hour ranger-led hikes over a cup of hot cocoa or es tain National Park. ice skating will be given every Saturday at presso in one of the village's at the Estes Park skating rink, 10:30 a.m. through February many Â·restaurants. or just walking along the river 28. For a more leisurely experi- Lovers of the arts have an : through the village. ence, visitors are invited to join opportunity for special hands- ~ For one very special week- a ranger for hot drinks, heart- on experiences at the annual . ' end - February 21-22 - resi- warming stories and legendi of "Imagine This!" arts festival on dents and visitors join iii cele- Rocky Mountain National Park Saturday. Feb. 14, at Estes Park brating Winter Trails Weekend. on Sundays at 2 p.m. through High School. Art galleries and ~ March 29. The 45-minute pro- museums have special winter a snowshoeing event with.a multitude ofactivities designed grams are held in the Back hours for visitors and every to provide participants with a Country Office at Park Head- Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.. basic understanding of the quarters Visitor Center. Â· there's a free concert at the his- equipment, techniques And bas- Snowshoes and cross country toric Stanley Hotel. ic winter safety skills. skies are available for rent all Theater continues to thrive.. - i. ._ Both Saturday and Sunday at ' Beaver Meadows Visitor Cen- ' - - ten R.ocky Mountain National , PARK 44 EST51 Park staffwill be on hand to Every Thursday through keep visitors updated on safety i 604<sic and Saturday evenings there's a and weather conditions. At 6 ~ fora memorable around the campfire in Bond ' fireworks combine nightly cowboy sing-along Hidden Valley Snow Play Area inside the Park. equipment Fourth - a free Park beginning at 7:30 pm. manufacturers will demonstrate performance of There also free live music in types and features ofsnow- Barlow Plaza - Friday, July 3: 1 Sousa and other favorites by the Birgit from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Estes Park Village Saturday, July 4: Dick Orleans AI from 5:30-7.30 p.m.; Sunday, ! Band is scheduled to begin at 6:30 July 5: the Estes Park Jazz Big 1 Band from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For p.m. on the front classical music, the faculty of i lawn of the historic Stanley Hotel. A Rocky Ridge Music Center 6 spectacular fireworks display presents its weekly summer ? will begin at 9:30 p.m., chamber recital on Sunday, July , sponsored by the Jaycees. The 5, at 3 p.m. at the Music Center. 20-minute display is The 50th Annual Arabian Horse electronically fired and can be Show will be held at the viewed from any vantage point Fairgrounds July 1-5. "Ranches around Lake Estes between & Rodeos" continues at the , highways 34 and 36 at the east Estes Park Area Historical entrances to town. Museum; "Wildlife Captured as Art" is at the Art Center of Estes Park through Sunday, and "Images of the West" is at the Estes Park Conference Center. The Rooftop Rodeo Parade on Tuesday, July 7, launches a week of PRCA rodeo and associated events. For more information, call the Estes Park Visitors Center at (800) 44-ESTES. .13,2,%-ri -p o rr Â»1 6 1 S 1 9% ART SHOWS PICK Â·r:9 : t .. .44 0, 1 e. * I 4â€¢. . ':.....1,5 1 : 4 I b; 4 I. .St. t. . Ck t.i I 3 - . Â·: .- %1 3 2.- I 2 3 h , *ifi'â‚¬:I Â· ~ i, e.:ft . 2 -â€¢ *320 I . . .. 1 Â¥ .919+A < 1 Â·f; 1 4 D / Â¢. k ' I. .... I ...J: f*kt?/ :, *. t y'.> e :. 1 1. 4 1.-4-*.ii:-4 S . 1 1 Â· Â·Â·Â·>Â· .:I'*:i , 2 :T' 1 : 3, - Â· 4 9:' . I 7 1 f; 40 V 4. f.Â· i . .1 . 4 3 3% .le 21....44 4 , I .*,4 I . 7- 0 . :3&. V, '+37 ... .7/ .'* .Â«...ft<. M&E .... . :.4. y. ... *2 'lift . 1. ~ '1. ..Â« 3, e... . , ..444. . - 21 *14.,6\- :.:*Upt</4#"T< : r i.-. ~Â·''iÂ·*T+.39 ** 36* j 'Emerging,' the grand prize oil from 1997's 'Art for the Parks' show in Estes Park, is typical of the art to be seen when the show returns this year at the new Estes Park Intermediate School. The show rrS through June 28. Call 1-*70-586-9203. 49 @ - . I -: -.#I-#-I.--.- I. I .... *)/ ./ I./ I .V .".* *I*/I-.I.-.I ..-/*- ....: -lg~/ .*mi t>,6. Rocky Mountain News Â· groups from all over hope 1 4 ./0 -' . to re-create the event in 1 Estes with dancing, knit- ting seminars and folk - tales. The Saturday night variety show costs $5. Get a line on free'Tighing 1 00 ..14 - 4 .1 Allotherevents arefree. tri'/ 4- I Information: (800) 443- More than 300 anglers are to I ~~ - ..1-24.' - 7837. i 4 -,U take part in Estes Park's annual ~ Lake Estes Fishing Derby on June 92 :, 6 at the Lake Estes Marina, east 4.- h of Estes Park on U.S. 34. ;U - - .. . 60â€¢f~Â· 1 y Because it's a statewide "free i r .4- 1,1, L :1'.El,14 6 NIA r , . 1 fishing day," no fishing license will ; 2..1 ./ 1 3,LUL, 3,,51 be required. A siren signals the 8 r 7 3,44 SUNDAY a.m. start of the event, and anoth- er marks the close at noon. Prizes 7 *Api BACKINTHE SADDLE will be given to the top three male j No horsing around! It's strictly and female winners in various age ~ W $ about obedience as more than 250 groups, as well as to the angler .: t I horses from 12 western states who snags the biggest fish. compete in the 50th Annual Arabi- The marina will open at 6:30 i an Horse Show in Estes Park. a.m. for registration. Advance reg- 1 Horses will be put through their istration is $2.50 for the derby and paces - walk, trot, canter and $12 with a shirt. Event day regis- The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival hand gallop - and also compete in tration is $3.50 for the derby and will be in full bloom in Estes Park. ~ English Pleasure, Western Plea- $14 with a shirt. Parking,will be / sure and Hunter Pleasure, where free. Registration forms are avail- horse and rider exedte the same able at the marina or the Estes FRIDAY gaits but with different style and Park Visitors Center. Information: attire. The free event will be held. . (970) 586-8191. in Granny Mae Arena at the Stan- i SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNS . ley Park Fairgrounds, 1209 Man- The Arctic Circle is nice this i ford Ave. The competitions start time of year, but not as warm as ~ at 8 a.m. and run into the early Estes Park. The sixth annual i Information: (970) 586-6104. 4 evening Friday through Sunday. , Scandinavian Midsummer Festival : starts at 9 p.m. Friday with a bon- i - Compiled by Ricardo Baca fire/dance at the Lake Estes Mari- ' na, east of town on U.S. 34. But things really get rolling on Satur- day when the maypole will be , raised, and a parade will ensue. MUSH, FIDO, MUSH ~/2.31 98 Saturday and Sunday events start ! : at 10 a.m. on Estes' main drag, ; Test Fido's strength at the 13th ! Elkhorn Avenue, next to the Annual Sweetheart Cup dog pull- i municipal building. Midsummer is ~ - ing competition Saturday and Sun- i the most important holiday next to A day in Estes Park. Sponsored by 1 Christmas in Scan - ~ the International Weight Pullers ' ~3 P l 1 993~ Rangell. Artwalk festivities ~ Association, six weight classes, 6 -SUNDAY ~ begin Friday and run from 10 a.m. . to 5 p.m. through Sunday. Partici- including novice categories, will i pi:11 sleds or wheeled carts loaded ART & JAZZ pating galleries and artists' stu- with 35 to 200 pounds of snow and Estes Park celebrates spring dios will feature works of art in a with its eighth annual Artwalk and vanety of media. Several galleries dirt. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. S Iturd:iv between the library and Jazz Fest. The Jazz Feit features will also have demonstrations by the bank on Main Street, and 10 free nonstop concerts from 1 Â·)Â·RA artists throughout the weekend. 1- a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday between Maps for self-guided tours will be to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in available. Other activities include downtown Bond Park. Saturday's Pizza Hut and the Estes Park featured performers include the a performance by the Queen City Brewery on Riverside Drive. Tro- Estes Park Jazz Band, Laura New- Jazz Band in the Phrk High School phies and ribbons will be awarded to 8'+ finÂ·Â·-hi-14. Eiltry fee tor non- man & Ac )A, and Dotsero. Sun- auditorium at 7:30 pm Saturday- Inerahers is K 14 plus a 55 7.-0 1 1- day's scheduted musicians Include (tickets cost $12 for adults and 36 for students). Free guided tours of the M,iltillaintiong Jazz Project. Â·,ional fee. But it's free if you're the Dwight Killian Group and >Iet. the historic Stanley Hall will be just going to watch. Inforn).161011: (800) 443-7837. given from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Estes Park is 71 miles nortbwest,f- Denver via Inters,0.0,43 atri~ U.S. 36. Infr,rinatioÂ¢: tti00~~ .ill-7937 em# 9% ig~11"134)DAY-fED Art is the very heart and soul of community life in Estes Park By Ullian Ross .-Â· f. : ...Â·Â·s' Â·4â€¢f . ... Marston. The 730 p m. concert in tk,â€¢0 , 7-i * 34â‚¬t.30.~<+ i the high school Lditorium costs 3 3 7 hat is it about small moun- A " 42 .2.1.Â·7 3 $12 for adults and $6 for students 1 ~j W tain towns that stimulates ~ .... . . 4 '.r : . ', 18 artcl under. 2 1 the creativity of artists and ~ '-Â· "~ . â€¢6,~,~,r*,. ..~~ ~,, :~ .4 . 'A'.: "A. .'w.4 ' For more information onthe Art- musicians? Case in point: Estes , Â«...Â·. Â»i Â· V. Park. Â£ 1.,Al. t.>4 Uip.N,Â· 1 walk andJazz Fest, call(800) 443- Next to Rocky Mountain Na- ..CS:.ift. .P:fÂ·.t,fÂ·~69/.744.4/#; Estes Park also has been selected 4 1:25,7.Â·4* : 1%4,;ti 7837. tional Park and its awesome maj- .. .:Â·.e.,A t.Â·Â· ..Â¥:A' 6.943 lip.t, :Â·. W.4.3,1. ~:*2*A.,3 - one ofeight national venues tohost esty, art is the all-consuming force '6 9:Â·Â·Â· 4.. ~-fil t.Â·rÂ·*Â·- 3.1. i~ the top 100 works in the 1997 Arts in this community. This month and L *t, CÂ· .,y# , Â·Â·.-4 . 447.Â· for the Parks exhibition and competi- next, two major events will attracta ~~'4 -7*40 â€ž1,; ''*Â·i[ '...1~ tion. ThetourwillstopinEstes Park dedicated following of art and jazz 22.:.1. 0.4~1 4.M~.~Â·C June 6-28. devotees. - If the Eighth Annual Artwalk and + ,*E Â·752~/1,~,~ Created bythe Nationi Park 1- Academy of the Arts in 1986 in con- Jazz Fest is as popular as last year's #"61'"B917IO11 6 f event, more than 4,000 art and .1.-/Ii.-/1/",-) .. junction with the National Park . Foundation, the competition music lovers will fill Estes Park's receives thousands of entries ofrep- streets Saturday and May 10, from ~IT~/Ed :. 10 am to 5 p.m. -â€žmill ./ resentational paintings of subjects Eighteen galleries will partici- + #, b-om more than 370 national parks - pate, actually starting Friday Some :,,4..:~:'~Hli135II~9~~~ and monuments throughout the of the nationally and internationally ~,~,;~ country Artists have ranged in age known artists will be there to dis- from 16 to 90 and have come from all cuss their works. You'll find collec- Emerging, by Jason Rich of Utah, in each national competition takes walks of life. The first place winner tions of original pintings, limited the winning entry in the 1997 Arts home $50,000. edition prints, sculpture, pottery weaving, jewelry woodcarvings, for the Parks competition, will be This year's winning entry was on display at Estes Park submitted by 27-year-old Jason Rich glasswork, handmade paper and Intermediate School June 6-28. of Utah. photography. The Arts for the Parks tour has At Eagle Plume's gallery, fea- turing American Indian arts and regional groups, with styles ranging broken museum attendance records crafts, you'll have a chance to see from big band jazz to fusion, will in many of its venues. The founda- works by Colorado Sen. Ben play from 12:30 to 5 p.m. both days. tion is the principal beneficiary of the Nighthorse Campbell. Buffalo Ka- On Saturday, Dotsero, Laura New- program; the exhibition promotes plinski and Charlotte Lloyd have man and AOA, and Mary Ann public awareness of national parks their art in the Colorado Essence Moore and The Big Swing Trio fea- and enhances educational programs. Gallery. Impressions Ltd. carries turing Mark Klagstad are on the The exhibit may be viewed at the Bev Doolittle's artistic interpreta- lineup. For May 10, Mother's Day, Estes Park Intermediate School tions. And Nature's Gallery fea- gospel jazz by the MountainSong from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday tures the fine art photography of Jazz Project and Nelson Rangell will through Sunday, June 6-28. General Donald Maddox. But this listing just be on tap. admission is $3 per person. scratches the surface. The Queen City Jazz Band, a Col- For more information on Arts for Art tour maps will be available at orado institution since the late the Phrks, call(970) 586-9203. participating Artwalk galleries and 19509, will perform Saturday. Its Estes Park is 71 miies northwest at the Cultural Arts Council infor- New Orleans-styie Dixieland jazz, of Denver via Interstate 25 and mation booth at Jazz Fest. with music froin the '20s and '30s. U.S. 36. Free nonstop concerts in Bond has been a classic for decades. The Park downtown will overload the band's Estes Park gig wili feature Llii ian ROSS i, a freeda>ice :ortter senses of Jazz aficionados. Top olues. ind gosuel sin,r.:cr V\'iÂ·nle 70.8,T :2 LCCJNKWÂ· AG , Colorado Springs Gazette rgett r011{ta Here Ir W787Â¥071*7'17%,Jijillf-J . 4, + GetOuttaHerdrjf e ENEWSÂ·FOR PEORLE ON THE 0051 09 1 . ED #ne,i>~R -F 4711 4.1:1., Â·rl 0. : J Â».} i,:'i . 0~ :#~.Af,Pi Â®eL ~5 NEWS FOR PEOPÂ£K ON THE. GO . 1 i 8/320 tstÂ¢Â£.84.4*9:,~ 1 *j i*p-Â£a ANd *02.45 ' %,3 8 73 '.,3 6- . -Â·1?*Ided we don't get aM.Â·: ..Â·r 3 3 The "Arts for the Parks"r dxhib- : '-9 -,tist*Â·[hs&*es*ai *40%4 2 I , , t, ear*,snow,.this time of year is ..Â·1 E f Â·Drir@,~in E~p#-Park. The . ' .;2.1 ty sent America's national parks . 41 1 44 aÂ®ens4n**oc}(y Mountairri .t.fÂ¢.1 .... ...:I ir.,0,3 A trat/&64~hiGh* 69 3*:sqd:T.A , f +Natonat PaÂ®,kire turning to iti,y:... retumsto Estes Park for a short - 14 v 51Â¥4*#):.ja}.1$ *80,4,-,4 ~ , visit - through June- 28. It's -at . ''Â·ti i 4 1,601~herd'sgre* hilit,fjg 14 -3.4 l the Estas Park Inten#ddiate " '~c.:71 1 ld@miÂ®Â·:Cbltic.games,Â·-= .., 9 (3- :*00*-tempfÂ¢ratures; and the:., 3 2 84*UA~i#Kisic, and ~od,Â·,~31 1 Iwildlife~ watch 'is ~on. You can Â· ~ J 1 .Â» Schoo;15.1505 Brodie Ave.,-frdm V..4 ...., . ... A 0.11* justout of. town,and seent ~ J.: 108,EO- 04:p.gl.Â·:46#X~(**mt-gil tÂ®Eteâ‚¬*99~ th*,~* j ; ~ 1 L Mondays). 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Â·,4..'Â·42(Â·99714 Â· , ... ; a -4... 1 1,1 -,Â·- . - p -. Â·:.: t- -it .f~r!*t Rbach- , -â‚¬' ./.- I- - .. I ... . 9-' 1. ' % 6. .2.. Itt.....14 . 1â€¢11 -Igialig,FulÂ·vi.&171 2. 3.// . . .. I. 19* ~31 , 7 i / U . 2. 4 1 1.: , 1 . 6 s -AlÂ·-r - r.1 : 29: '.1 4 7Â·;Â¥93 .f~ 0-1'ju'lij"d:laH.i LE?t I *r ...4 r .%.:i 2 14#?Il,Mi; O 4'Ff,1$*rtar,941,91,9.4. .i 4 1 i,Elk In Est6#.Park.put on a.,Dow--23 1-4* > for vt*!tork, to~the high countly,011 , 241 . .4 1 .1 4.1 4 1---Ilill--1 i,w ~ ~ 2 4.-~Fl TiVI SL.3 1 . f e..1 COWBOY AmÂ£* V 9 <i' , Â·4/8 2 = If you're headmrup E, C Al .411 h:kil E .Estes Park some week- Â© 1, : 40 Â· 1,:end this summer, check,1 . ~ D. 4 41 out the "Ranches arid . ... ' 1 Rodeos" exhibit at the f Estes Park Area Historical f UN Museum. The exhibit high- "Leap of Falth," by Patr~ck A. 1*1 lights the skills learned by Lundqulst, Is a winner in the.4..-4.1 the average ranchhahd Arts for the Parks contest.Â·. 2 3-:rl and popularized by the f. sport of rodeo. And for a real taste of the west, time your visit to coincide with the annual Rooftop Rodeo over the July 4th o , weekend. For information' on the exhibit. call (970) 586-6256. For information on the rodeo or Estes Park, call (800) 413-7837. 40{ i I 4-18 1. r.72.7...7- re 4;vuÂ¥.:)7rl i:Â·r ur-"wfo< . Ar. I---1. - 05%2 * I <f-.&,3-'ibâ€žL-.,pi K .;,i*1 ti: ~:F*Â»~0~1*WIN ..91.70 44Â»4Â¥" 4 New Choices: Living Even Better After 50, November 1998 Â¥%10 - ' .. .t'.~ 344%01 2 - -- . 444 .......t 06: , %74 Â· F 3%. U - .... IW . 24 1**;lfi>/#A' ~I . .. .. whethertliat is .i rec~,mmendationornot. < cludev crafts ihopi a winery, and rFff\~- -~ ci Ic'~ 11~,ce~said tliat\~1 Braunfels Information: F.stes Park \ isitors Gcn- (irtiene Hall. an <,Id-filshioned honkv- ten 800-44.3-78.37, 2,2:'.e,tes/let./72//1. tonk tanious fur being the oldest Texas I Fhe .Sunle, I lorel. 800-976-1.377: 1 ron In# begin .1 [ .Sl .59. Estes Park, Colorado (an hour- - |1:th as Inallv 111,1.bc[1111% as J (;erman ' and-a-half drive) bli[Cher has .Sallhal,C links. The Muse- This friendly nic}lint.,in villate ofter, New Braunfels, Texas (atwo- lim of'l'exas Hund nictile Furniture. for inan\' attractions. inclitiling nitinerouN and-a-half-hour drive) example, display, more chan 75 origi- Art galleries. five museitnii. \ictorian Untlic roadbetu-een S.in .Antoniound nal wooduorks made b\Â· pioneers In irrectlights. und a pla\1100.Me. Bilt .-\lt.htill. \(,ull find New Bruunfels. a the mid-1901 century. The Sophien- i what truk distinguishes liftch PÂ·ark is liu:kÂ· community with a strong Ger- burit \Ilisellin fi)cuses on the life ot i its lociation. Known as the .witewÂ·av to m.in tlin or. u'liove 4[reets .tre packed earl> Clerman immiur.ints in texas. the Rock\- \Munt.lin \Â·atic,Ii.,1 P,irk. \\-1[li halt-[italiered homes and res[.ni- Smack-dal) in the middle of TexÂ·.1: ' rhe ton n n ilirrounded In .incm - r.in [s di,hint (,ii[Nurst .iIi d Sulterkratit. Hill Country. knoun fur its rolling hills, ~ capped peak.4. .ind [he land.cipe in- Its Gruene (pronounced "green-)His- cdmÂ·ons. und cliffi, New Brailnfels is clitiles kikes. uu[Crful]%. ill(,1.!11[:lin torical District. a restored turn-of-the- also considered the Â·intiques Capit.11 ot meadowN. glacial depoii[%. deep centllry cotton-farming village. iii- [he state with more than 50 shops. ~ canvons. Â·and forests of ponderout 45/*f#MVNAN , -1 ..' + ... I . cuwÂ·Â·,0~~r~wÂ·â€¢4% 1.r-CrpÂ·~ 9 0.'69:?31Â£'41 pine. DolitilÂ·.1% fir. .ind .ispen [Fech. . ' i Some of the 111(,st tlillisi.il .lereate lies 2. 4 in the p.irki IC)() 6(ittare Inile, of Â·4. ; .4 , f alpitic [undra-the 1Â·and at)(),e the If. Â· tree Hne. \\ herher vou tr\' lili\Â· (,f the nlinler. Inis hiking traili (>r fin.ir ~ccnicÂ· drives - Â·Â·Â· 0 Ancluditie 'Frailridee Road. ullichar 1 6 12.000 tee[ is the hithest u,rifinlicills ~ paved hitili\\1\ in the countru. keep .L AS ~- 73- -44 r *It#F 1*1Â¢/mi . V Noitreve, open for elk. bithorn 31,ecp, pt.Irmli~Â·dn. .ind ls)Men Cattle\. 'C=-=Z==2- a. I'lle .it:inIC\- 11()tel. datint troin 1409. . 1, on tlic \:irional 14Â·Lifter <,t- 1 Ii,ti )i-~c ~ ~-~~= Places, but i['0 better knoun a. the - -cm :0. , in0piration 1-or Stephen Kititi horror - novel /*r X/////imr. You can decide , 1 ..(M'.1.1111 R !998 NEW CHOICES 2~ 44 @ TOP .'Â·'ALIEk Blin,~UVItijllu. BOII(,1Â·1 SL[)1[ BEI<NLR,FL)[10 1 T/je Motorist, August 1998 -4 M / : 4/ 4 D :ha F.- 7 rESCAPE -TO THE *51Â·7$ ft,% 13%4~1*79*f~-P'**1~93'~ .2 K#*,MAJ~FIE&-I--I- - . Rocky Mountain National Park ../ - . a pj f you live in the city or a medium the United States. It crosses the-----"~ Recently named one of America's 1 Â·.Â·i size town, as a large percentage of Continental Divide and winds through ten best small town destinations by 1 2: Coloradoans do, the mountains some of the country's most stunning Vacations magazine, Georgetown is ' ... 4 can sometimes seem to call your name alpine scenery The road climbs above rich in charm, history and scenery , .. 4 3 in the summer months, beckoning with 1 ciheersli~11~5:boi~t (~i! 11~iles3atdet. ~ 51link~oet~id~~9n~nhgcteonr~i~'that sprang 34 the promise of cool air and breathtak- D ing vista So, why resist? Before anoth- The park contains more than 100 Georgetown escaped destruction by ; 4 1 er summer is over, make your escape. named peaks over 11,000 feet in fire, leaving more than 200 original 2 1 Here are three ideas for weekend get- elevation, including Longs Peak buildings standing today. aways in our beautiful mountains. (14,255 feet). Get a glimpse into the lives of Â· Numerous hiking trails thread well-to-do Victorians at the Hamill ESTES PARK throughout the park. Information about j House (305 Argentine St.). Built in trails, routes and guides is available at 1879, this was one of the most luxuri- Location: Northwest of Denver just Park Headquarters, near Estes Park, or ous Victorian homes in the Colorado east of Rocky Mountain National Park. at any ranger station. Free naturalist serÂ·- Territory It had central heating, - For nearly a century, the community vices, nature-study walks and field trips gaslights and a bathtub before most of Â· of Estes Park has provided an ideal base are also offered. There is a $10 per pri- the community had heard of such c .for exploring nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. The town itself however, vate vehicle admission fee to enter the things. It also had a six-seat, cupola- park. While Rocky Mountain National topped outhouse. Allow 30 minutes also offers visitors much to see and do. Park is open year-round, Trail Ridge minimum to explore. Phone 303-569- There's shopping, museums, art gal- Road is closed in the winter (mid- 2840 for more information. leries and festivals, as well as golf and October through late May). -~ Another must-see while you're in 1 other recreational pursuits. Georgetown is the Hotel De Paris If you visit in September you'll find a GEORGETOWN Museum (409 6th St.). Opened as a - slew of festivities going on, beginning with a crafts show in downtown Bond Location: About an hour west of hotel in 1875, the inn became interna- tionally renowned for its architecture, *. Park on Labor Day weekend. The fol- Denver on I-70. i -Ny ambiance. Many of the origi appointments, cuisine and intellectual lowing weekend is the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival - (September 10-13), a four-day 3 = nal furnishings, along with the celebration of Celtic culture ' i wine cellar, French courtyard f and diamond-dust mirrors are with pipe bands, dance competi- 1 1 on display. For information, tions, food, crafts, folk music and 1 g. phone 303-569-2311. 1 0 - more. There's also a Benefit Art .. -- A f.ff-" I . Both the Hamill House and Show and Sale; a Chamber Hotel De Paris Museum offer Music Festival and the "Autumn R Â¥ a 'Show Your Card and Save Gold Festival of Brats and , ;) ..Â· 11 Â·6 - *13 3. 1 discount to AA.A members. Bands"-all happening the final 3 -- weekend of September. 0 - ~ The Georgetown Loop 4 Railroad train tour is one of If you're like most people ..6, 4<~Vâ€¢ '" 1 the town's most popular you'll want to visit Rocky y 1 attractions. The 1920s steam- Â· Mountain National Park during * 1 powered train takes passengerÂ·s j your stay. US 34 leads into the J i through the mining country park, becoming Trail Ridge Rd. . I h..'.1. Â· that gave Georgetown the ~ This 46-mile drive is the highest Â· 09.- - ~ontinuous paved highway in Continued on page 21 Maxwell House, a private residence in Georgetown 14 , Augus;Â»941 1/4 (_Rj 933883150 ~ 11 . Houston Chronicle, 5/14/98 roundup story. r Mountain is spotlighting more than 120 resident 800-25 Â·. Call 800-458- and visiting artists. The free event 713.6â‚¬ Feature on Estes Park planned for spring '99 ternet site: also will feature performance artists, ' musical entertainment and snacks - Continued from Page 1 G. Another West-themed festival is along the trail. Call 719-539-2068. ) r., t.-~ popular event at the city's Web site: Planned at Silver Creek Resort, 78 i While not a ski resort, Denver is IR, www.telluridemm.com. You'll also miles west of Denver. Michael Martin find information on other summer Murphy's WestFest July 3-5, will fea- making its pitch for sunimer visitors 1 ~EZE events, including a wine festival ture rodeos, dancing and American as host to the National Baseball l_~ (June 26-28), a chamber-music festi- Indian artists. Tickets are $25 for a League All-Star Game on July 7 and ~ ~ val (Aug. 6-16) and a mushroom cel. day, $70 for three days. Packages All-Star FanFest July 3-7. ebration (Aug. 27-30). with lodging are available. Call 800- Attractions at FanFest to be held ~ 926-4386 or visit the Web site: at the Colorado Convention Center, 1 Frazer Valley, home to Winter www. silvercreek-resort. com. will include exhibits from the Cooper- S Park Resort, offers more than 600 stown (Ohio) Hall of Fame; a collec- ~ 3 NIG] miles of mountain-bike trails, ranging m More than 60 presentations of tors showcase with more than 100 I June 5.1. from wide logging roads to steep, chamber music, orchestral music vendors and exhibitors; and "Meet single-track routes. The resort's and jazz are scheduled for Bravo! the Legends," where major-league 1 $25 Zephyr chair lift takes bikers and Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival players will greet fans with free auto- their cycles, as well as hikers, to the June 28-Aug. 5. The festival's resident graphs. Tickets for FanFest are $14 ~ 10,700-foot Winter Park summit. A orchestras will be the Rochester ($8 for children). Call 800-449-3267. "Mountain Bike Madness" package (N.Y.) Philharmonic Orchestra June Other major summer events in- 1.NIQI with two nights' lodging, bike rental 28-July 6 and the Detroit Symphony clude the LoDo Brewfest (June 13- and a lift ticket starts at $130. Other Orchestra July 1-26. A highlight will 14) featuring more than 50 Colorado ~ ~~~ packages feature golf, Jeep tours and be An Evening With Judy Collins on blew-pubs; the International Busker- raft trips. Call Central Reservations July 29. Ticket prices vary, with some Fest (June 26-28), when the city be- at 800-729-5839 or visit the Internet lawn seating available for as little as comes "Stmet Performer Capital of site: www.skiwinterparkcom. $10. Call 970-827-5700 or visit the In- the World"; and the Cherry Blossom 1 ROUN 9 . ternet site: wwiv.vailnet.com. Festival (July 18-19), which spotlights I 1 Ikssons in low-fat cooking and Â·, relaxation techniques are among the I A production of WA Mozart's Denver's Japanese community. . programs spotlighted in a "Mountain The Magic Flute is one of more than For a free 152-page visitors guide 1$12 ~ Tune-Up" at Keystone Resort. Led by with information on Denver events, Mui Â· spa director Jana Hlavaty, a former attractions and accommodations, call 1 ~member of the U.S. National Nordic A typical day begins 800-393-8559. 1 June -31 4 Ski Team and a participant in the ,-. '1976 Olympic Games, theprogramis With a SUnriSe hike, ~ IEstes park, another non-ski re- designed for women ofall fitness lev- followed by breakfast serves as a gateway to Rocky Moun sort that's popular in summer and els. and a hike along the ~ tain National Park, is planning a se- : A typical day begins with a sunrise hike, followed by breakfast and a hike Continental Divide. i ries of summer events. along the Continental Divide. Follow- The annual Scandinavian Midsum- ing lunch is a lecture by a nutrition- mer Festival will occur June 27-28. ist a low-fat cooking class precedes 25 events that will make up the West- The 22nd Estes Park Music Festival dinner; and the evening is capped ern Slope Summer Music Festival in ~ has events scheduled for July 13, 20 with a meditation presentation. Crested Butte June 17-July 3. Be- and 27 and Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Nightly Four-night programs include spa sides musical performances, the fes_ cowboy sing-alongs downtown will .meals, all activities, access to a fit- tival will feature poetry readings and start in mid-June, and free concerts ness center and bike rentals. Cost is workshops, dance programs and the- \ are planned in Bond Park and Bar- $835 double occupancy; singles pay atrical pieces. For a schedule or in- ~ low Plaza. $935. Sessions are scheduled formation, call 970-349-0619 or con- 1 Ordera guide toevents and attrac- BELLAIRE 1 5001 Bls:01 throughout the summer, with a coed tact www. crestedbutte.com. tions by calling 800-443-7837. Or ac- 71 3-â‚¬ spa planned for July 22-26. Call 800- cess the Estes Park visitors guide on â€¢ 438-7251. 1 Chaffee County, home of the the Internet at www.estesnet.com. . DYNASTf TRA' Monarch Ski Area, has become a For information about Rocky Moun- 1 Hobby/Clear 281-4 i Delbert Mcelinton and Hous- magnet for artists in recent years, tain National Park, call 970-586-1333 ton's Clint Black will be among head- spawning more than 50 gallery- -or 970-586-1206. . EXPRESS TR liners at Copper Mountain Resort's studios featuring paintings, pottery, - -- 11209 F 713-9 Copper Fest. The threeÂ«lay country- sculpture, art glass, original jewelry I For information on other Colo- western arts and music festival will and more. The former mining town rado summer events or attractions, kick off Sept. 5 and include lumber- will celebrate its artisans June 27-28 call 800-COLORADO for a free visi- jack exhibitions, overnight pack trips with its Sixth Annual Art Walk. A tors guide or visit the Web site: and children's activities. A three-day map will direct visitors to spaces www.colorado.com. 4 tra .' I v e~i, 11, 46 0 42, j 4 m 11 QUOTE OF THE DAY "Ifyou can believe it, the mind can achieve it." . 1%44 -Ronnlet.on, former San Francifco 49er I . 't. r. 4 A:Â·3 t , }. * 1 " :...5-(4/6,4 4 7/ 4//1 St ti,4 Ek v .4 . r. i 4 . . I - . .. -- - -- - '47 HEADS tip! RIDIN', ROPIN' IN ROCKIES TODAY MASTERS SWIM FITNESS - Anyone Rooftop IN- 18 years and older can drop in for an . 'b, organized swim workout from 11 a.m. until noon or 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Scott Carpenter outdoor pool, 30th Street Rodeo 9. , b . 4 and Arapahoe Avenue, in Boulder. Coaches assign lanes according to ability and provide stroke feedback. begins Details: 413-7270. WEDNESDAY The 72nd annual Rooftop Rodeo kicks off - 1 at H):30 a.m. today in Estes Park with the , BIKE MECHANICS 101 - Learn about annual parade, including marching * - bicycle mechanics at a Sports Garage -i. I bands, horses, hitches, floats, antique . clinic tonight Topics include tube re- cars and marching units. Rodro performances be- gin at 7 tonight with a race to catch, saddle and pair, brake adjustments and compre- ride a wild mustang, and the Professional Roileo . Ildl ' 1 C 1 41, hensive service, safety check, and how and Cowboy Association competitions begin at ... to fix the most common ride-stoppers. 7:30 nightly through Sunday. Events include bare- The class, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m, is at back riding, calf roping, maddie bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, women's barrel racing, bull 2705 B Spruce St., Boulder. Cost is riding and mutton busting (sheep riding). Each . ~ 0 .0 8 . I. $18. Details: 473-0033. night, 10 helinet-clad cowboys atid cowgirls be- . 4. aL . ' BOTANIC GARDENS STROLL - Enjoy . , tween the ages of 5 and 8 will also get a chance to ~i try their skills in the aretia. ... *A I a sunset stroll through the Denver Bo- 116 4- Tickets are available at the gate at the Stanley --27. tanic Gardens from 6 to 8 p.m. The Park Fairgrounds on U.S. 36 in Estes Park. Admis- ~ 7.2 4 , evening features musical entertain- sion is $9 for adults, $5 for children, $11 for box ment and food by Three Tomatoes Cat- seats. A contestant heads inte Flie liena on 3 Details: (970) 586-6104. bucking bronco. ering. The gardens are at 909 York St. Cost is $2-$6.50. Details: 370-8187. FULL MOON HIKE - Enjoy a full-moon Itt ' ' ~*' hike at Bald Mountain Scenic area to- night with the Boulder Outdoor Group. 4 Those who want to eat dinner before 2/ I. the hike will meet at 7 p.m. at the 4 74:..e, ; church parking lot on the southeast 4 corner of Broadway and Mapleton Ave- nue. Those joining for the hike only , ./ t /1.- , should meet at the same location at , 8:30 p.m. to carpool to the trailhead. ./ 6 1. 1 RSVP Glenn by today : 665-3423. - PLAN AHEAD 20* , BUTTERFLY GARDENING - Learn - how to attract butterflies with a garden of nectar-filled flowers in a Butterfly f Pavilion class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. The course for young gar- 4.27 . deners includes a Butterny Gardening 2 '54.2.W#Â£ :*11 - 4 t' /' m"bels.m Color-In to identify Front Range spe- . cies, a tour of the gardens and a pack- . I'' ~.1,; vil -9 age of flower seeds to take home. Cost . - - -- is $15-$18. Details: 469-5441, ext. 21. Photo CoudesÂ¥ Fs'ps Ihil, 110â€¢,fliÂ·p 11,â€ž!po Notice ofoi,tdoors artivitieS dre Welcome, Cowboys and cowgirls hit the streets for an earlier Rooftop Rodeo parade through (|fâ€ž51,town Contart 1,8 at 47.1- /36.5 Estes Park. 46 , QUOTE OF THE DAY ti} 'Calinness is always godlike." 5*Ru , 2'09: 4,- - Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1840 . f' 7,2&Â¢.':Â·42%4Â·,Â· 44/u,416"~*Farti.. . 9// ~1%56,~.H. A.fi g Vil ,Â»r M . J jj f. 7, . A . c. ?U; I I 9 r ,+ ', . 4.,Â·Â·4 b, 1 2 tal:"M"61%1"hize y i 1 , 2 ., 4\ ' ..lty . Â·I ". , 'p' /7 , . -- I'/ '* .'... -Â· ' e.4. I ./0.. '* ' - ..'. I' ./.Ill--V .1 ' V .4 . Nk '1> '' p . -. *I. A 0*:,4 rl, T'. .r . 1 3 , fk, P Vir ? 4 44' i./.UN V 4. . 0 1 0. f . n b .Â·*i ' MOUNTAIN GETAWAY TODAY . , Â·.t lcE-' ": '53, i Â· t DROP-IN YOGA -Complement woM<out " routines with yoga exercises designed to ' increase flexibility, balance and strength. ' - .- The Boulder Pa,ks and Recreation dmpÂ· in W . irÂ«*t.1,"-1.n" 1 C, . . , .r, 4.,f.di?~3~.L, class meets from noon to 1 p.m. today at ----1 --U Â¥ 41"b Â· 4726",r: #D tile East Boulder Recreation Center, 5660 1 Sioux Drive and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at tile North Boulder Recrea- i , 1, ARE~ tion Cetiter, 3170 N. Broadway. Detah '. Â¥11- <:, h> ,T.11 003) 413-7270 FREERIDERS TOUR -Catch Wanen Mill- d:2*FviF 1 14'. 1 hits the Boulder Theater this weekend. ..~.... Screenings are at 6:30 mid 9:30 tonight ..-:., 1 - 4.-f ty, 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday; and 2,5 and 8 pm. Sunday, at 203214th St, Boulder. ~ , . r, E - , Tickets are $11 $12.50. Detah: (303) 1- 786-7030. c<.Mf.if 14;: :1.8.1; )'11Â¤-Â·t.. . PLAN AHEAD ODESSA LAKE HIKE - Take a strenu- ./.,/bl ous 10-mile hike to Odessa Lake in Rocky . '*.*' f * -~ 1 â‚¬ 6 Â· Mountain National Park with the Sierm Club Sunday. The trek includes a i 1,900-foot elevation gain. Details: Kelly (303) 665-7290. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING - Join the Estes Park I I Boulder Outdoor Grollp for an easy five- mile cmss-courity ski kip Sunday mom- parade kicks .1 4 ing. Snow condmons will determine the 4 locale. RSVP by today: Glenn (303) 665-3123. off holidays WALLYBALL - Try wallyball- volleyball .. . played in a racqtietball coutt - for vigor- .;1 ous indoor exercise this winter, The Colo- Visitors to Estes Patic enjoy free carriage rides 1 rado Free UnÂ»ersity class meets from and visits with Santa during last year's . 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. over #ree Wmi~ekdays Celebrate in Estes Park festivities. The r â€¢ Vr beginning Dec. 2 at Anll*wn and li~r- celebration begins today with free pony rides sity blevards in Denver. Cost (Course and visits with Santa on Elkhorn Avenue and No. 7670A) is $34, with a court rental fee continues at 5:30 tonight with the town's of $21. Details: (303) 30-0099:-: traditional Catch the Glow Parade. Saturday ~ 1 4 SNOWSHOE HOW-TO - Dave Fekkey, of and Sunday, and igain Dec. 5 and 6, brass ' Bigfoot Snrmshoe Totrs, will host a tee bands, carolers, storytellers and puppeteers ,( f slide show and disclISSiOn at 1:15 p.m. will converge on downtown. Redfeather .'.1. ~ '4.. Wednesday, evering what to wear, ivhere Snowshoes will do demonstrations in Bond ( A I to go, and what technqles to use when Park. Estes Park is located 36 miles west of ~ 4 h ' snowshoing in the backcounty. The pre- Boulder on U.S. 36, just east of the entrance sentation m at MotnWn Sport, 821 Peati to Rocky Mountain National Park. Details: St, in Boulder. 11 .4 be *hved on Satu- (800) 443-7837. . 4 ' '-' ,0.; day with a st*mshoe ouUng led by Felkley. . f. 3 14 Details: (303) 443-6770. Photo Courtesy Market Reach r. E 416 Estes Park ..â€ž.- offers an array --I of sights, sounds FORT COU-INS COLORADOAN Fort Collins, CO 1 (Larimer County) 1fknow what I love about Estes Park?" my good AM, 23,486; Son, 29.340 friend Mackenzie said. Â«Ifs that right smack in the ~ nliddle oftown there's a big pile ofelk poop. If this were , , New York City, it would be dog poop, but in Estes... , 3 it's elk." 1 You can imagine that it's sometimes tricky to take I her places, even though she always speaks the truth. 0 We had traveled upthehill tohearlive jazzper- 1 formed with some of the most breathtaking scenery 1 around as a backdrop. It was Estes Park's Jazz Fest ~ and Art Walk, featuring a few of the very best jazz performers that About town ~ this area has to offer I performing at Bond 674 -A//Ill. i Park in the heart of the 84-- little burg. Names such .4. ...7 1 as Nelson Rangell, Dot- 8911 7'. â€¢1'alli,9- 2-12- 1 sero, Mary Ann Moon ER '44 +07 1 and two people that I 'Mia : .- dier see around Fort Collins now and again and 1 think are truly wonder- Tom Kechter ful - Wendy Fopeano and Mark Sabattela. It Jazz happens to be What's going on 1 one of my personal pas- sions, even though I Estes Park will host several x events over the summer. To f,nd t sometimes find folks out more about what's coming, i who enjoy it as much as read the Co/omoban and/or cori- , I do to be a little weird. tact the followino organizations: , They can be like those I Estes Parl(Visitors Center, people who absolutely (800) 443-7837 LOVE "Star Trek," ex- I Estes Park Special Events cept, somewhere along Office, (970) 586-6104 I Rocky Mountain National the way, they learned to Park, (970) 586-1206 play an instrument. â€¢ Estes Park Area Historical A man once told me Museum, (970) 586-6256 with a prideful look on I Cultural Arts Council of his face, 9 once held a Estes Par<, (970) 586-9203 I Art Center of Estes Park, note for so long that I passed out and banged (970) 586-5882 my head on the floor. To this day I still have spontaneous blackouts." The best that I could do was smile and nod and hope that I never got behind him in traffic. It'sjust more proof to me that humanity has evolved with an inner child that eats paste and still giggles when someone accidentally says, Â«Bugger king," But I seem to be wan- dering offthe point a bit. In the coming weeks and months, events such as car rallies and rodeos and cowboy sing-alongs will be hap- pening throughout Estes Park. You can see a mari- onette show or an Arabian horse show or several arts and crafts shows. You can come up to hear some music or watch a parade or simply take a calming, awe inspiring ride through the mountains. And then, when it's all said and done, there are some great places to eat as well. We ended our own day exactly the same way we always do in Estes Park: We ate lots, bought tons of stuff we didn't need, tried on even more stuff' we didn't need and finally drove back home feeling like we had a wonderful day. Estes never fails to deliver. It is a great combination of majestic scenery, unique entertainment and shop- ping. It's not exactly an ad campaign that I would put on TV, but maybe Mackenzie had it right when she pointed out the elit drnppings, In a weird way, it sort of symbolizes what the whole experience is about. Tom Kechter is a resident of Fort Collins and a freelance writer. Write to him do the Coloradoan, P.O. Box 1577, Fort (1> ..:- or=99Â· faÂ¥ 994-7899. *emeeâ€¢ee- &4aeâ€¢Â¢6 &#ta 4./ Estes Park Conference Center 1999 Marketing Plan 46-j Estes Park Conference Center 1999 Marketing Plan Index Market Analysis 3 Competition Analysis 4 1999 Marketing Strategy & Goals 5 1999 Marketing Action Plan by Quarters 6 1999 Advertising Plan 7 1999 Public Relations Plan 7 hfEL-:.CD-Jze,~ :Â·Â·Â·Â·~*~p,rAA e.60*6,/via//copeet:/,6*'~c~+U@rN-â€¢:910*094't~Â·-. Mission Statement Estes Park Conference Center The Estes Park Conference Center, constructed in 1991 by the people of Estes Park, will offer the finest meeting experience in the Rocky Mountains for the purpose of marketing the community and extending the seasonality of the Valley's economy. -If. Bernard Dannels, Mayor August 24, 1991 46-2 Market Analysis The Colorado economy is beginning to show signs of a slowdown. Economists around the state are predicting a more moderate year with the front range continuing to grow, but a much slower pace, while the west slopes continue to struggle. The statewide tourism climate is showing changes as well. The 1998 predictions for hotels held true with the overall flattening of occupancies but steady growth in average rates. The ski industry has shown significant decreases in skier days, and are reporting revenues below expectations. Many ofthe forecasters expect overall ski numbers to be between 8% to 12% below previous years. Steamboat is reporting a 16% decrease in skier visits through the month ofDecember. Western slope communities continue to report disappointing tourism numbers. Durango is still sighting lower occupancies and poor tourism related tax collections. Durango is one of several communities building Conference Centers to shore up weak shoulder seasons. The Front Range has experienced a building boom, adding over 4000 new mid-market hotel rooms in the last 24 months. This sudden expansion has caused a ripple effect in existing hotels, losing some corporate based customers. The large conference hotels in Boulder, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs have added a more aggressive effort to attract conference business to make up for the business travel losses. Denver has reported hotel revenues up 6% for 1998, with occupancies flat. The legislature gave $600,000 to the Colorado Tourism Board for Advertising in 1999. Down from the $1 million in 1998 and $2 million for 1997. Estes Park continues to grow in tourism business, with increases in RMNP visits, sales tax increases and gains in hotel occupancies and rates. Estes Park hotel occupancies showed a 18% increase in 1998, and a 6% increase in rates. Estes Park will need to focus on not only building the shoulder season but maintaining its peak season. Competition from the ski areas, following a disappointing ski season, will be even greater than before. The Estes Park Conference Center will continue to offer the finest meeting facility in the Rocky Mountains, for groups of200-500 people. To attract more conferences in a time with increased competition, the center will have to maintain its high level of service, and create value to the clients by offering more varied food and service options, as well as flexible pricing., The Town's marketing will continue to focus on state and regional associations as well as state SMERF groups. ASSOCIATIONS: Associations will continue to be the focus for building in 1999. Associations have shown a need to meet in our shoulder seasons and are becoming more sensitive to rates. CSAE and PCMA are both association based lead organizations. SMERF: The Social, Military, Education, Religious and Fraternal Market is still a strong group for the center. We will continue to share this market with the Holiday Inn sales staff. GOVERNMENT: The Government Market has priced itself out ofthe shoulder season, but is still viable for the winter months. CORPORATE: The Corporate segment will stillbe the focus in the Holiday Inn sales staff. Page 3 46-3 Competitive Analysis Below is a current list of our competition and their sizes. Property Type Lodging Base Meeting Rooms Strengths Weaknesses Estes Park resort, 800 guest rooms 12,000 sq ft location, age, guest room Conference full service center w/6,000 design proximity Center sq ft additional Beaver Run Resort resort, 550 guest 30,000 sq ft competitive price, elevation, Breckenridge full service rooms combined under one roof, weather, golf 7,200 sq ft blrm village appeal Sheraton hotel, conference 502 guest rooms 48,000 sq ft newly remodeled no golf, Co. Springs center 42 mtg rooms big sales staff off of interstate Copper Mountain resort, 675 guest 41,500 sq ft conf accessability elevation, Resort full service rooms ctr & 3,100 sq ft to I-70, no night life, village center golf on site, showing wear new owner Sheraton Steamboat resort, 300 guest rooms 25,000 sq ft flexible rates, location, Springs full service 16 mtg rooms golf on site showing wear 6,300 sq ft blrm newly remodeled The Village resort, 455 guest rooms 11,402 sq ft Breckenridge, elevation, at Breckenridge full service 22 mtg rooms comp rates, weather, village appeal golf Marriott Mark Vail hotel resort 300 guest rooms 12,950 sq ft Vail village, poor property Resort 14 mtg rooms Vail marketing design 8,500 sq ft blrm clout Hyatt resort, 295 guest rooms 14,615 sq ft golf on site, air no night life Beaver Creek full service 15 mtg rooms service, I-70 corridor Snowmass Resort resort, 700 hotel guest 28,000 sq ft hotel rooms to elevation, full service rooms, conf ctr w/20,000 conf ctr, location, golf, 1200 condos sq ft additional marketing design, no night lifb Page 4 46-4 1999 Marketing Strategy & Goals Associations: The most important market segment continues to be associations. 40% ofthe available selling time will be spent here. Active participation will continue in CSAE (Colorado Society of Association Executives) as well as PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association). Each organization's membership is comprised ofassociation executives and this has proven to be a valuable lead generating organization. Personal contacts, direct mail, and active participation in their associations will be the primary contact methods to produce leads in their category. The EPCC will also advertise in their monthly newsletter. 1999 goal will be to host 15 major state or regional association conventions. SMERF: The second leading market will also receive 40% ofthe available selling time. The town effort will focus on military, education, and fraternal, while the Holiday Inn will focus on social and religious. For the town's part, contacts will be made through local organizations such as Rotary, Lions, etc. to solicit their state conferences. 1999 will host two Rotary conferences in 1999. The 1999 goal is to host 15 conferences in this market. Government and Non-Profits: Though only 10% of selling time will be committed to these markets, there will be some opportunity to host their winter gatherings. The spring and fall conventions have proven to exceed expenses for their rate per-diem, and rates will continue to be a challenge here. Goals this year will be 5 conferences for this segment. Trade Shows for 1999 CSAE Educational Conference / Trade Show PCMA/ MIC Trade Show Destination Colorado Show Page 5 46- S 1999 Marketing Action Plan by Quarters 1st Quarter- January, February, March Work on Senate Bill 30 Complete 1998 Annual Report Update direct mail list Place ads in 1999 newsletters Place ad in Successful Meetings Place ad in PCMA's Convene Magazine Place 1998 ad in Business Magazine Continue phone solicitation Attend CSAE monthly meetings Attend PCMA monthly meetings Review 1999 bookings with conference services Exhibit at MPI Trade Show Exhibit at Meeting Industry Council Show CADMO 2nd Quarter- April, May, June Work on Senate Bill 30 Update new recognition program with Conference Services Continue phone solicitation Attend CSAE Educational Conference Continue committee work w/CSAE, PCMA, Destination Colorado Exhibit at CSAE Trade Show CADMO 3rd Quarter- July, August, September Heavy phone solicitation Begin 1999 Budget Design & place fall ads Send fall direct mail campaign Order Christmas cards Continue committee work w/CSAE, PCMA, Destination Colorado 48 Quarter- October, November, December CADMO Send holiday cards Continue phone solicitation Continue committee work w/CSAE, PCMA, Destination Colorado Complete 2000 budget Attend IAAM Conference Center Training Exhibit at Destination Colorado Page 6 46-6 1999 Advertising Plan 49 T ./ . + + ..1 National: The national ad campaign will continue to ; ~| i *t 77 4 T P I 0* I _ P '1 1 *f,%'_L' ~ involve four local conference properties that will co-op - --lill,immral,16&'422 1,1-'ll'll - iz - -~ their moneys to participate in both Successful Meetings - - __~ zie; 6.- W m~ ~ , .i Magazine and Convene Magazine. This campaign began last year and proved both very productive as well as cost effective. ~=====;.amâ€ž,e-.C.... ~ V -. * ....."IN/#& State & Regional: Focused on state and regional associations. Monthly ads will be place in the = 0 . 0 newsletters of CSAE, and PCMA. Each business 0 a. . magazine for Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins now have an issue on convention locations and an ad will be 1. 0. . . placed in each of these. Will advertise in Destination . Colorado's meetings brochure which will be distributed , 0 at all national meeting planning shows ..... : 0 472 Will include ad in 1999 Estes Park Vacation Guide. The yellow pages ad will continue for all Front Range Metro 303-779-5506 cities as well as Denver. 1999 Public Relations Plan Local perception ofthe Conference Center continues to be an important area for our concentration. Support for the Conference Merchant Recognition program by area merchants is increasing. As we enter 1999, a dozen civic groups have reserved the Center. This has proven to be the single most important factor for the locals. By using the Center, locals feel the success the Center brings to their function and they continue to watch the list of conferences growing from year to year. The local newspaper and radio have been extremely helpful in keeping the locals abreast of the activities at the Center. 1999 will continue to feature the Conference Center Calendar in the local newspaper and reports on KRKI. Also the Marketing Director will address local civic and trade groups on the success ofthe Center. Page 7 4-7 Press Release The Estes Park Conference Center 1999 Recognition Program The Estes Park Conference Center invites local merchants to participate in a free recognition program for conference attendees and their families. The purpose ofthis program is to provide additional business to Estes Park merchants while welcoming conference attendees and their families to the area. To participate, Estes Park merchants simply need to make a special offer (like 10% off) available to the conference attendees and display a "Welcome...." sign in their store window or at their counter during each conference. This program is open to any Estes Park business, however those that can cater to the conference attendee/family market are ideally suited. (ie: gift shops, galleries, restaurants, snack shops, attractions, etc.) There is no cost to participate in the program. "Special Offers" flyers for conferees and "Welcome..." signs for participating stores will be provided by the Estes Park Conference Center Conference Services. For more information and/or to receive a participation form, please contact Linda Larsen, Conference Services Coordinator, Town of Estes Park, 586-5331 ext. 3404 as soon as possible. To allow for production time, the cut-off date for participation in the 1999 summer conference season program is March 1, 1999. ill'IP 111!R-- i / , /.ti 1 - T'i /lilll' l.k I. 46-2 February 9, 1999 .00685&4.A A 6 The 1999 Estes Park Conference Recognition Program Dear Estes Park Merchant, The Estes Park Conference Center and the Estes Park Business Advocates invite you to participate in the Estes Park Conference Recognition Program. The intent of this program is to bring more business to the Estes Park merchants as well as to enhance the success of conferences at the center by welcoming the conference attendees and their families to Estes Park. One ofthe ways we believe these goals can be accomplished is by making efforts to draw more conference attendees (around 14,000 each year) and/or their families further into the community to spend more, as well as return for vacations, etc. in the future. This program is designed to encourage these folks to seek out special conference offers made exclusively to conference participants during their event. And best of all, there is no cost for you to participate in this program! Here is an outline of how the Estes Park Conference Recognition Program works: A. The EPCC Marketing Fund & Conference Services Department Participation: 1. Provide recognition signs to participating merchants for each conference and update accordingly. (One acrylic sign holder is provided to each participating merchant at no cost. Additional holders are available through the EPCC Marketing Fund for $10.00 each.) 2. Provide conference list information to merchants. 3. Provide each attendee with a registration bag filled with the "*ecial Conference offers! flyer, the EP Visitor's Guide, Vacationland, RMNP booklet, the Menu Guide, EP Events! Calendar, and the existing coupon book. B. Estes Park Business Advocates Participation: 1. Use and expand existing network of merchants to communicate recognition program matters. 2. Provide mailing list of EP businesses and assist with mailings to participating merchants. 46-9 C. Merchant Participation: 1. Place recognition sign in store window or other appropriate, visible location on premises. (See enclosed sample, to be inserted into clear, free-standing holder supplied by EPCC.) 2. Make special offer (such as 10% discount, etc.) to conference attendees, preferably unique to the conferences, to be printed by EPCC on " Special Conference O#ers !" flyer and distributed by EPCC to conference attendees. To become a part of this valuable and Free program, please fill out the attached participation form and return by March 1, 1999 to: Linda Larsen Conference Services Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 586-0249 fax If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 586-5331 x3404. Thank you! The Estes Park Conference Center 4-104 Linda Larsen Conference Services Coordinator enclosures P.S. We had you in last year...would you like to run the same offer? Please mark any changes and return with your form. 46-/O 1999 Estes Park Conference Recognition Program Merchant Participation Form (Please type or print) PROPERTY NAME* Street Address* Mailing Address Contact Person Phone* Fax BUSINESS CATEGORY* El Attractions n Dining / Food ~ Merchandise / Gifts STORE HOURS Spring (April through June) Fall (September through November) MAJOR TYPES OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES "1999 SPECIAL CONFERENCE OFFERS" TEXT* (please limit to one line, 10-15 words) Manager/Owner Date *these items will be included in the "1999 Special Conference Offers" flyer 46 -/ [ Estes Park Conference Center 1999 Conference Bookings Date Group Name Attendance January: 25 American Red Cross Local 27-31 Ricker Casting 125 February: 4-6 Parents Encouraging Parents 150 26-28 KRYON 125 March: 12-14 CO Elk Breeders Assn. 100 15-17 CO Festivals and Events 150 April: 6 EP Trade Fair Local 11-13 CO Dietetic Assn. 150/200 15-18 CO Handell Ringers Assn. 300 22 Taste of Estes Local 23-25 Rotary Dist. 5450 Conference 600 27-2 CO society of Radiological Technicians 400 May: 6-9 Natl. Assn. Of Retired Federal Employees 150 12-14 CO. Society of Respiratory Care 300 19-23 Rotary District 5440 Conference 600 30 Estes Park High School Graduation local June: 7-11 CO. Association of Chiefs o f Police 150 11-16 Wilderness Medicine Conference 400 17-20 CO. Dental Association 250 21-25 CO. State Firefighters Assn. 500 July: 9-10 Rodeo Dance Local 15-18 Ricker Casting 150 24 Riverside Ballroom Dance Local August: 6-7 EP Library Booksale Local 19-20 Rocky Mtn. Symposium on Hearing 140 22-25 CO. Telecommunications Assn. 150 September: 7-8 Beaver Conference 100 9-12 Scottish Festival Local 24-30 United Church of Christ 800 October: 2 Library Foundation Dinner Local 3-6 CO. Court Employees Assn. 200 8-9 CO. Municipal League 150 22-24 State Beauty Supply 500 30-31 Elk Festival Local November: 5-7 Family Life Conference #1 600 12-14 Family Life Conference #2 600 26-27 Holiday House Local 46-12 Press Release The Estes Park Conference Center 1999 Recognition Program The Estes Park Conference Center invites local merchants to participate in a free recognition program for conference attendees and their families. The purpose ofthis program is to provide additional business to Estes Park merchants while welcoming conference attendees and their families to the area. To participate, Estes Park merchants simply need to make a special offer (like 10% off) available to the conference attendees and display a "Welcome .... " sign in their store window or at their counter during each conference. This program is open to any Estes Park business, however those that can cater to the conference attendee/family market are ideally suited. (ie: gift shops, galleries, restaurants, snack shops, attractions, etc.) There is no cost to participate in the program. "Special Offers" flyers for conferees and "Welcome..." signs for participating stores will be provided by the Estes Park Conference Center Conference Services. For more information and/or to receive a participation form, please contact Linda Larsen, Conference Services Coordinator, Town of Estes Park, 586-5331 ext. 3404 as soon as possible. To allow for production time, the cut-off date for participation in the 1999 summer conference season program is March 1, 1999. /74"029,6X i~U 1â€¢,r.~ 'arm'/r77/ / / ' / / //Bri) 1 / 41_.00rk 11 , 461 February 9, 1999 -Vs*AA The 1999 Estes Park Conference Recognition Program Dear Estes Park Merchant, The Estes Park Conference Center and the Estes Park Business Advocates invite you to participate in the Estes Park Conference Recognition Program. The intent ofthis program is to bring more business to the Estes Park merchants as well as to enhance the success of conferences at the center by welcoming the conference attendees and their families to Estes Park. One ofthe ways we believe these goals can be accomplished is by making efforts to draw more conference attendees (around 14,000 each year) and/or their families further into the community to spend more, as well as return for vacations, etc. in the future. This program is designed to encourage these folks to seek out special conference offers made exclusively to conference participants during their event. And best of all, there is no cost for you to participate in this program! Here is an outline of how the Estes Park Conference Recognition Program works: A. The EPCC Marketing Fund & Conference Services Department Participation: 1. Provide recognition signs to participating merchants for each conference and update accordingly. (One acrylic sign holder is provided to each participating merchant at no cost. Additional holders are available through the EPCC Marketing Fund for $10.00 each.) 2. Provide conference list information to merchants. 3. Provide each attendee with a registration bag filled with the "Special Conference Offers!" flyer, the EP Visitor's Guide, Vacationland, RMNP booklet, the Menu Guide, EP Events! Calendar, and the existing coupon book. B. Estes Park Business Advocates Participation: 1. Use and expand existing network of merchants to communicate recognition program matters. 2. Provide mailing list of EP businesses and assist with mailings to participating merchants. 46-? C. Merchant Participation: 1. Place recognition sign in store window or other appropriate, visible location on premises. (See enclosed sample, to be inserted into clear, free-standing holder supplied by EPCC.) 2. Make special offer (such as 10% discount, etc.) to conference attendees, preferably unique to the conferences, to be printed by EPCC on "Special Conference Offers !' flyer and distributed by EPCC to conference attendees. To become a part of this valuable and Free program, please fill out the attached participation form and return by March 1, 1999 to: Linda Larsen Conference Services Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 586-0249 fax Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 586-5331 x3404. Thank you! The Estes Park Conference Center 4-6~ Linda Larsen Conference Services Coordinator enclosures P.S. We had you in last year...would you like to run the same offer? Please mark any changes and return with your form. 46io 1999 Estes Park Conference Recognition Program Merchant Participation Form (Please type or print) PROPERTY NAME* Street Address* Mailing Address Contact Person Phone* Fax BUSINESS CATEGORY* El Attractions n Dining / Food ~ Merchandise / Gifts STORE HOURS Spring (April through June) Fall (September through November) MAJOR TYPES OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES "1999 SPECIAL CONFERENCE OFFERS" TEXT* (please limit to one line, 10-15 words) Manager/Owner Date *these items will be included in the "1999 Special Conference Offers" flyer 46 -1 1 Estes Park Conference Center 1999 Conference Bookings Date Group Name Attendance January: 25 American Red Cross Local 27-31 Ricker Casting 125 February: 4-6 Parents Encouraging Parents 150 26-28 KRYON 125 March: 12-14 CO Elk Breeders Assn. 100 15-17 CO Festivals and Events 150 April: 6 EP Trade Fair Local 11-13 CO Dietetic Assn. 150/200 15-18 CO Handell Ringers Assn. 300 22 Taste of Estes Local 23-25 Rotary Dist. 5450 Conference 600 27-2 CO society of Radiological Technicians 400 May: 6-9 Natl. Assn. Of Retired Federal Employees 150 12-14 CO. Society of Respiratory Care 300 19-23 Rotary District 5440 Conference 600 30 Estes Park High School Graduation local June: 7-11 CO. Association of Chiefs of Police 150 11-16 Wilderness Medicine Conference 400 17-20 CO. Dental Association 250 21-25 CO. State Firefighters Assn. 500 July: 9-10 Rodeo Dance Local 15-18 Ricker Casting 150 24 Riverside Ballroom Dance Local August: 6-7 EP Library Booksale Local 19-20 Rocky Mtn. Symposium on Hearing 140 22-25 CO. Telecommunications Assn. 150 September: 7-8 Beaver Conference 100 9-12 Scottish Festival Local 24-30 United Church of Christ 800 October: 2 Library Foundation Dinner Local 3-6 CO. Court Employees Assn. 200 8-9 CO. Municipal League 150 22-24 State Beauty Supply 500 30-31 Elk Festival Local November: 5-7 Family Life Conference #1 600 12-14 Family Life Conference #2 600 26-27 Holiday House Local 46-12 TOWN of ESTES PARK Inter-Office Memorandum February 22, 1999 TO: The Community Development Committee FROM: Tom Pickering and Bill Linnane *-Thâ€¢---7 6'-~ l.jt , G.,L SUBJECT: Conference Center HVAC Background: Due to recurring problems with the Conference Center HVAC system, the Town hired Tolin Mechanical Systems to maintain the system for one year. After a number of major repairs to the furnace/heat exchanger unit located on the rooftop, Tolin recommended replacing the furnace/heat exchanger system with a boiler/hot water coil system. Tolin explained that the furnace was incompatible with the type of heat exchanger used and that this was a poor original design. They also explained that a boiler/coil type of system should have been incorporated with the original HVAC design. The Town received two other opinions, one from the architect/designer of the building and one from Wyco Mechanical Services. Both opinions confirmed Tolin's recommendation. The Town solicited bids for the HVAC replacement project from Wyco Mechanical Services and Tolin Mechanical Systems. Cost/Budget Tolin bid: $69,850 Wyco bid: $46,990 Both scopes were cross-checked to determine that each company bid on the same items. The scopes were identical. Cost estimate: HVAC: $46,990 (Wyco) Boiler room modification per IIBC: 2,000 Contingencies @ 15%: 7,000 $55,990 Conference Center 1999 budget Maintenance line item: $20,000 Atrium: $150,000 Recommendation: Staff recommends funding the project with the $20,000 maintenance money and $35,990 out of the Atrium budget line item and awarding the bid to Wyco. Due to other circumstances, the Atrium project is indefinitely on hold. BL/lb 461. Community Development Committee Museum Monthly Report February 25, 1999 1. Upcoming Programs March 7,1999 Last day for the Rocky Ridge Music Center, Then and Now exhibit. Free admission. March 19, 1999, 5:00 - 6:30 PM Opening exhibit reception at the Museum for Power! The Story of the Fall River Hydroelectric Plant. The reception is sponsored by the Stanley Hotel, the Friends o f the Museum, and the Town of Estes Park. Admission is free and open to the public. Beginning at 6:30 PM, presenters Ms. Marty Yochum, Program Manager of the Estes Park branch of the Stanley Museum, and Dr. Richard Smart, an independent consultant for the American Public Power Association, will speak about the plant. Ms. Yochum will discuss the plant's history during its early days, when it was built, owned and operated by F.O. Stanley. Dr. Smart will present a slide program incorporating research from a recently completed social and cultural history of five publicly owned power plants in Colorado, including the Fall River plant. The exhibit is on display through June 20, 1999. April 3, 1999 Mike Mangelsen will lead a tour of the hydroplant beginning at 1:00 PM. April 4, 1999 Last day for the Collectors' Choice exhibit. Free admission. 2. Strategic Plan Update Members of the Museum's Advisory and Friends Boards met on February 17 to review the Museum's strategic plan for 1999. I will present the revised plan at next month's meeting. 3. Collections Rehousing Grant Project The collections rehousing project is proceeding according to schedule. In March, O'Reilly Construction will construct a fire wall separating the collections from the workroom and kitchen. Additional cabinets will be delivered March 9. Rehousing of objects will begin once all new storage furniture is in place. The project will be completed by August, 1999. 54-| January 1999 Gallery Attendance - 75 Out of State 20 27% Foreign 0 0% 1 Estes Park 22 29% Colorado 33 44% January 1999 Program Attendance - 25 Total Attendance, January 1999 - 100 1999 Attendance goal - 12,893 % of year lapsed - 8 % of goal achieved -.8 1995-1999 Attendance Admissions January Attendance 1995-1999 1999 100 $113.25 1998 11,721 $4,946 200 / 1. ~.~ j ~.:t,&~ Â· , ..'-- Â· Â· Â·Â·- Â· 1997 4,271 $5,449 1996 11,539 $15,233 /1999 I 1998 1995 7,210 $8,076 ~a#.1/--Â·. 4-:Â·../. 100-'Â·. â€¢~~ 71.i. 2%42- 01997 A-4 1.....7-9Â»-2.%-2. m 1996 ~ 1 1995 1999 Revenue goal - $5,440 50-~i,|~~Ah:.1.14-4.- t> I.â€¢ A034.:- Revenue to date - $113.25 L f % of goal achieved - 2 0 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 11 54 -2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SENIOR CENTER MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 25, 1999 ORGANIZATIONAL The Seniors are on target in moving forward in establishing a Friends Board and Senior Advisory Board. Ned Linegar has committed to the Friends Board and will be an invaluable resource with his many years of service in the community as well as his long tenure at the Senior Center. STAFFING Two resignations were received last month - one cook and the food services manager. A newspaper ad was run for a "Food Services Supervisor" to replace the food services manager. We currently are covering the cook's position with call-in cooks. INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY We had a request from the middle school asking for seniors to volunteer to hear children read. This will be a one-on-one activity. The students are primarily in the third and fourth grades who can read, but are struggling. We are pleased that three of our senior ladies have volunteered with enthusiasm and are looking forward to the experience. The Center was asked by the high school Social Studies Department if a senior volunteer well- versed in local community issues would speak to the class. Bill Marshall graciously agreed and had a good session with the students along with other community members. FUND RAISING The sale of house number signs goes forward with Nickie Marshall as the new chairperson of the project. Nickie was on the local Fadio station Monday, February 22 promoting the sales as well as promoting the lunch program at the Center. (The house number sign project also is an intergenerational activity with members of the Youth Center involved in installation.) MEALPROGRAMS 573 congregate meals were served in January, 1999 compared to 563 in 1998. 566 Meals on Wheels were delivered in January, 1999 compared to 331 in 1998, a significant increase in homebound services this year over last. The reason for this remains unclear but is thought to be mainly due to an increase in number of couples receiving meals as both homebound; and homes where the male has taken caregiver responsibilities, thereby qualifying him for meals as well as the wife; and better networking by medical providers to get the word out about the program. jt 2/22/99 64-1