Summer Happs 2013

Summer Happenings information is subject to change - Please confirm with the venue.Greeley Chamber of Commerce / Visit Greeley

970.352.3567 • 1.800.449.3866 • www.visitgreeley.org

All Summer/Fall- Poudre River Trail, dawn to dusk, Greeley to Windsor, (970) 336-4044,www.poudretrail.org

MAY 2013May 10 - Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Greeley, Rock the Block - Live music on the 9th St. Plaza 6pm-10pm, www.greeleydowntown.com. FREE

May 11 - Union Pacific Day, the Colorado Miniature Railroad Museum, 680 10th St., 10am-4pm, Union Pacific Trains will be running all day, www.gfsm.org

May 12 - Mother’s Day Skate, 12-1:30 pm, (970) 350-9402, Greeley Ice Haus, www.greeleyicehaus.com; Age 3+. Fee Adults $4, 4 and under $1. Skate rental $2 per person.

May 15-18 - RMSG Tennis Tournament, 10am-7pm, (970) 350-9440, Centennial Tennis Courts, www.greeleygov.com

May 18 - Fishing Derby, 9-11am, (970) 660-5040, Ehrlich Lake (south of Hwy 60 on Alice, left on Traildust to lake), Milliken, CO. All contestants must have fishing license; Ages 12 and younger. http://www.millikenco.gov/milliken-activities--events.htm

May 18 - Dust to Dazzle: Historic Building Resource Fair, Downtown Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue, Room 101 A-C, 9am-12pm. FREE

May 18 - Slaughterhouse Derby Girls- Bruisers vs. Naughty Pines, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm, 237 22nd St., (970) 785-1801, www.slaughterhousederbygirls.com

May 18 - Spring Clean Up! Town of Milliken, Public Works Facility, 8am-2pm, For more information in our events please visit our website at www.millikenco.gov

May 23 - Historic Preservation’s History Brown Bag: Germans from Russia and Rammed Earth, Greeley History Museum, Community Room, 714 8th St., 12-1pm. http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

May 24,31 - Downtown Development Authority, Friday Fest- Live music on the 9th St. Plaza, 6-10pm, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE

May 24 - Memorial Day Commemoration, Milliken Meeting House, 9am, for more information on our events please visit our website at www.millikenco.gov

May 25-27 - Centennial Celebration, Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., 10 am – 4 pm Saturday though Monday (970)350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com.

May 25 - 4th Anniversary Celebration, Colorado Miniature Railroad Museum, 680 10th St., 10am-4pm, www.gfsm.org

May 25 - Pelican Fest Triathlon, Boardwalk Park, Windsor, CO, 8am, http://www.t2coaching.com/Pelican-Fest-Traithlon.html

May 26 - Downtown Development Authority, Cruise Night: “Cruisin’ D Block”, 9th St. Plaza, 7:30pm, call (970) 301-8777 for information

May 31 - Relay for Life Weld County, Island Grove Park, 6 pm (970) 350-5024, www.weldrelay.org

JUNE 2013Every SATURDAY- Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot. 7:30am-noon, (970) 350-9783,www.greeleygov.com/fm, FREE

Every THURSDAY- Milliken Farmers Market, Town Square 1101 Broad St. Milliken, 5pm-Dusk. FREE

June 1 - Fishing Derby, 8am-noon, Sanborn Park, 28th Ave & 20th St., Call (970) 350-9430 for more information, FREE

June 1 - Johnstown BBQ Day, Town of Johnstown, (970) 371-5628, www.johnstownbbqday.com

June 1 - Meeker Home Open: Meet the Meekers - The Meeker Children, 10am-2pm, (970) 350-9220, www.greeelymuseums.com, $3 Adults, $2 Seniors, $1 Children 6-11

June 1-14 - National Greeley Art Exhibition and Sale, Dist. 6 Administration Building, 1025 9th Avenue. More information call (970)348-6000

June 3 - High Plains Library District, “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover” Altered Book-a-Palooza (ages 12 and up), Centennial Park Library, 2-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 3 - High Plains Library District, Sidewalk Art(all ages), Centennial Park Library, 4-5pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 3 - Historic Preservation Walking Tour, Arlington Tour, Starting location: UNC Campus, SW corner of 17th Street and 8th Avenue, 7pm, http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

June 4 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 5 - Hawaiian Shirt Day, wear a Hawaiian shirt to the pool and get $1 off admission, Centennial Pool, 23rd Avenue & Reservoir Road. Call (970) 330-2837, Youth/Senior $4, Adults $4.50.

Museums Join us for exciting historical encounters at Centennial Village Museum! Visitors can put their hands on history by helping tend the animals, dip candles, bake bread or rope and brand like a cowboy. Pony rides and stagecoach rides on select event weekends. Open 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday – Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 4pm through September.www.greeleymuseums.com 970-350-9220

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UNC Summer Conferences- UNC Offers many varied conferences, clinics and camps during the summer.For more information check out the following websites: Sport camps, www.uncbears.com/information/camps/indexNike Swim Camps, http://www.ussportscamps.com/swim/nike/Universal Cheer & Dance Camps, http://uca.varsity.com/NCA/NCD Camps, http://nca.varsity.com/default.aspxGeneral Info, http://www.unccamps.com

June 5 - High Plains Library District, Beneath the Surface at Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 5 - High Plains Library District, The Big Dig: Scientists at Work, Session 1 (ages 6 - 12), Centennial Park Library, 1-2:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

June 5-9 - Rocky Mountain Senior Games, Greeley Senior Activity Center, 6am-5pm, (970) 350-9433, www.rockymountainseniorgames.com

June 6 - High Plains Library District, Underwater Explorations, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 6-August 8 - Windsor Summer Concert Series, Every Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, Boardwalk Park (100 N 5th St) , Windsor, COhttp://www.windsorgov.com/index.aspx?nid=509, Free

June 7 - Downtown Greeley, First Friday: A Night of Art – Gallery exhibits, artist demonstrations and more at various downtown galleries. www.greeleydowntown.com

June 7 - Downtown Greeley, Friday Fest & Blues Jam Kickoff Party. Live music on the 9th St. Plaza 5pm – 9pm. Live Bands in 12 downtown bars from 9pm on. FREE

June 7, 21 - Movies & Music in the Park, Music begin at 7pm and Movies begin at 8:30pm, for showings and locations please call (303) 833-3291 or visit http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Depart-ments/communityEvents/home.html

June 8 - Greeley Blues Jam, Saturday 11am-10pm Island Grove Park Arena, (970) 352-3568, www.greeleybluesjam.com

June 10 - High Plains Library District, Beneath the Surface: Magical Boys and Girls Course (ages 8-11), Centennial Park Library, 5:30-7:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

June 10 - High Plains Library District, Totally Tech for Kids (grades 2-5), Centennial Park Library, 4-5pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

June 10 - High Plains Library District, Totally Tech for Teens, Centennial Park Library, 2-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

June 10-14 - Summer Skate Camp, beginner and advanced classes. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

June 11 - Hawaiian Shirt Day, wear a Hawaiian shirt to the pool and get $1 off admission, Discovery Bay Waterpark. Call (970) 330-2837, Youth/Senior $4, Adults $4.50. Hours are from 1- 5pm.

June 11 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneaththe Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.


June 12 - High Plains Library District, The Big Dig: Scientists at Work, Session 1 (ages 6-12), Centennial Park Library, 1-2:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

June 12 - Hawaiian Shirt Day, wear a Hawaiian shirt to the pool and get $1 off admission, Centennial Pool. Call (970) 330-2837, Youth/Senior $4, Adults $4.50. Hours are from 1-5pm

June 12 - High Plains Library District, Outdoor Drum Circle, Farr Regional Library, 6:30-7:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.


June 13-16, July 10, 18-19, 27-28 - UNC Little Theatre of the Rockies, The Fantasticks, Norton Theatre, 7:30pm, $9-$19. (970) 351-2200. www.arts.unco.edu

June 14 - Downtown Greeley, Friday Fest & Stampede Kickoff Party. Live country music on the 9th St. Plaza 6pm-10pm.

June 15 - High Plains Library District, Superman Day, Farr Regional Library, 10am-5pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 15 - Slaughterhouse Derby Girls- Home Team Bout, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm, 237 22nd St., (970) 785-1801, www.slaughterhousederbygirls.com

June 15 - Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Car Show, car show is from 2-5pm with a cruise starting at 5pm, 9th St. Plaza, call (970) 301-8777 or www.ignitersofgreeley.com, FREE

June 15-16 - Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo, Grover (970) 895-2350, www.groverrodeo.com. Sat-parade, rodeo, barbecue, dance. Sun-pancake breakfast, cowboy church & rodeo, $8 Adults, $4 Children

June 16 - Father’s Day Skate Special, 12-1:30pm, (970) 350-9402, Greeley Ice Haus, www.greeleyicehaus.com

June 16 - Good Times Car Club’s 31st Annual Father’s Day Poker Run & Car Show, St. Michaels Town Square, 3050 67th Ave, call (970) 353-2120 or visit www.ignitersofgreeley.com, FREE


June 17 - High Plains Library District, Bug Songs with Tom Cornwell (ages 3-grade 3), Centennial Park Library, 10-11am, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 17 - High Plains Library District, Can You Dig It? (ages 3-grade 3), Centennial Park Library, 4-5pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

June 17 - High Plains Library District, Rocket Works (ages 9-14), Centennial Park Library, 2-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

June 17-21 - Hockey Camp, geared toward Pee Wee and Squirt age groups (8-12 years). Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue,(970) 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

June 18 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.


June 19 - High Plains Library District, The Big Dig: Scientists at Work, Session 1 (ages 6-12), Centennial Park Library, 1-2:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

June 19 - High Plains Library District, Cool and Creative Chemistry (grades 4-8), Farr Regional Library, 1-2pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.


June 20-23 - UNC Little Theatre of the Rockies, On Golden Pond, Langworthy Theatre, 7:30pm, $9-$19.(970) 351-2200. www.arts.unco.edu

June 21-23 - Frederick in Flight, Centennial Park 630 8th St. and Downtown Frederick 5th St. Frederick, CO. Begins at 5:30am with multiple events throughout the day. FREE For more information, please email [email protected]

June 21, 28 - Downtown Development AuthorityFriday Fest- Live music on the 9th St. Plaza, 6-10pm, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE

June 22 - Greeley Garden Tour, Visit 6 beautiful and varied gardens and help support scholarships for UNC nursing students. $15 for adults, under 12 FREE, 8am-2pm rain or shine, (970)330-5202. www.greeleygardentour.org

June 22- July 4 - Greeley Stampede Western Art Show, Island Grove Park Center Lobby, park hours, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org, FREE with park admission.


June 24 - High Plains Library District, Totally Tech for Kids (grades 2-5), Centennial Park Library, 4-5pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

June 24 - High Plains Library District, Totally Tech for Teens, Centennial Park Library, 2-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

June 25 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.


June 26 - High Plains Library District,Discovering Dinosaurs (grades 1-5), Farr Regional Library, 10-11am, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

June 27 - Greeley Stampede: Firehouse, 97.9 Big Country Free Stage, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org, FREE with park admission

June 27 - Greeley Stampede: PRCA Xtreme Bullriding, 7pm, Single Show $20 & $25, Stampede Arena,(970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

June 27 - Greeley Stampede: Western Underground with Damsel, 97.9 Big Country Free Stage, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org, FREE with park admission

June 27 - Historic Preservation’s History Brown Bag: Bear Dance, Greeley History Museum, Community Room, 714 8th Street, 12-1pm, http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

June 27 - High Plains Library District, Underwater Explorations, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ,www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

June 27-30, July 13-14, 24-26 - Little Theatre of the Rockies, Escanaba in da Moonlight, Norton Theatre, 7:30pm, $9-$19. (970) 351-2200. www.arts.unco.edu

June 28 - Front Range Invitational Basic SkillsSeries Competition, participate or just come watch the Greeley Ice Haus Skate School students compete in the sport of ice skating. Entry forms are available at the Greeley Ice Haus and on the Mountain View Skating Club website at www.mountainviewskatingclub.com. Age 3+. Registration Deadline June 23.

June 28 - Greeley Stampede: Josh Turner w/ Morgan Frazier, 8pm, Single show $30 & $45, Five concerts for $50 & $80, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

June 29 - Greeley Stampede: PCRA Rodeo- First Responders Day, 1pm, Single show $12 & $20 ($6 for 12 and under), Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeley stampede.org

June 29 - Greeley Stampede: Sparta Combat League Presents – Live Extreme Cage Fighting, 3pm, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeley stampede.org

June 29 - Greeley Stampede: Lynyrd Skynyrdw/Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, 8pm, Single show $30 & $45, Five concerts for $50 & $80, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

June 29-September 21 - Windsor Farmers Market, Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm, South 5th and Main Street, Windsor, CO. http://windsorgov.com/index.aspx?NID=803

June 30 - Greeley Stampede: PCRA Rodeo – School Spirit Day, 1pm, Single show $12 & $20 ($6 for 12 and under), Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeley stampede.org

June 30 - Greeley Stampede: Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos, and Alejandro Escovedo, 8pm, Single show $30 & $45, Five concerts for $50 & $80, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

JULY 2013Every SATURDAY- Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot. 7:30am-noon, (970) 350-9783, www.greeleygov.com/fm, FREE

Every WEDNESDAY- Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot, 3-6pm (970) 350-9783, www.greeleygov.com.fm, FREE

Every THURSDAY- Milliken Farmers Market, Town Square 1101 Broad St. Milliken, 5pm-Dusk.

Every SATURDAY- Windsor Farmers Market. 9 am – 12:30 pm, 5th Street and Main Street. (970) 674-2441

July 1 - Greeley Stampede: PCRA Rodeo - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day, 7pm, Single show $12 & $20($6 for 12 and under), Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeley stampede.org

July 1 - Historic Preservation Walking Tour, Cranford Homes and Gardens Tour, Starting location: Blue Mug at Margie’s, 931 16th Street, 7pm, http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

July 2 - Greeley Stampede: PCRA Rodeo - Date Night, 7pm, Single show $12 & $20 ($6 for 12 and under), Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

July 2 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

One of the premier Blues Festivals in the Country takes place the second weekend of June. Friday enjoy free live music on the 9th St. Plaza followed by bands in many venues. Saturday’s Line Up: John Mayall, JJ Grey & Mofro, Carolyn Wonderland, Harper and Midwest Kind, Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, and many more at Island Grove Park. Kids 12 and under free.

The Family FunPlex features Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark, River Run Adventure Miniature Golf Course, indoor soccer, inline hockey, volleyball, basketball, an indoor running track, Willie Morton Fitness Center, 18-hole Disc Golf Course, Amphitheatre, Twin Rivers Ball Fields, Playground, SilverSneakers® and special events throughout the year! • 1501 65th Avenue • 350-9401 • www.familyfunplex.com

The Ice Haus offers COOL year-round fun! Enjoy public skate sessions, skating lessons, adult and youth hockey, figure skating and special events. The Ice Haus is home to the Greeley Youth Hockey League, Mountain View Skating Club and the UNC Bears Club Hockey Team • 900 8th Avenue • 350-9402 www.greeleyicehaus.com

Let’s get ready to explore Beneath the Surface! The High Plains Library District is gearing up for a fun-filled Summer Reading program, June 2-July 27, for ages birth to 18 years. Join us for a summer filled with storytimes, activities and special programs.

July 3 - Greeley Stampede: PCRA Rodeo – Military Day, 7pm, Single show $12 & $20 ($6 for 12 and under), Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeley stampede.org

July 3 - High Plains Library District, Beneath the Surface at Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 3 - High Plains Library District, Crafting for Kidsand Teens, Farr Regional Library, 10-11am, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 4 - 11th Annual 4th at Firestone, Miners Park, 226 Grant Ave. Firestone, CO. 10am-10pm http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Departments/communityEvents/home.html

July 4 - Greeley Stampede: PCRA Rodeo Finals, 1pm, Single show $15 & $25 ($12 for 12 and under), Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeley stampede.org

July 4 - Independence Day Parade, Greeley Stampede,10th Avenue from 19th Street to 5th Street, 9am (970) 356-7787,www.greeleystampede.org, FREE

July 4 - Independence Day Swim, Come to either Discovery Bay or Centennial Pool and receive $1 off admission. Centennial Pool, 23rd Avenue & Reservoir Road. Discovery Bay, 715 E.24th Street. Youth/Senior $4, Adults $4.50/

July 4 - 4K-4-Legged Run/Walk & Independence Day Celebration, walk/run begins at 8am, live band featuring The Jurassicasters at 7pm, 5-10 pm all events at Boardwalk Park, Windsor, CO, http://windsorgov.com/index.aspx?NID=549

July 4-7, 11-12, 17, 20-21 UNC Little Theatre of the Rockies, Private Lives, Norton Theatre, 7:30pm, $9-$19.(970) 351-2200. www.arts.unco.edu

July 5 - Downtown Greeley, First Friday: A Night of Art – Gallery exhibits, artist demonstrations and more at various downtown galleries. www.greeleydowntown.com

July 5, 12, 19 - Downtown Development AuthorityFriday Fest- Live music on the 9th St. Plaza, 6-10pm, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE

July 5 - Greeley Stampede: Kids Rodeo, 7pm, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org, FREE with Stampede Park Admission

July 5 - Greeley Stampede: Jerrod Niemann w/LoCash Cowboys, 8pm, Single show $30 & $45, Five concerts for $50 & $80, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

July 5 - Neighborhood Nights, Parental Guidance (PG), Bittersweet Park, 35th Ave. & 16th St. Pre-film fun with a performance by Old Town Puppet Company beginning at 7:30pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Weld Food Bank. The movie begins at dusk and is close captioned. Call 350-9401 or visit www.greeleygov.com/festivals. FREE

July 6 - Break in the Ice, Join us at the Greeley Ice Haus and skate on the new ice rink surface. There will be a free 30-minute les-son from our certified coaches from 12:30-1pm, games on the ice and a limbo contest for a prize! Age 3+. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for information. Admission $5, 4 & under $1, Skate Rental $2 per person.

July 6 - Greeley Stampede: All American Bullfighting, 1pm, Single show $10 & $15, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

July 6 - Greeley Stampede: Trace Adkins w/Chase Rice, 8pm, Single show $30 & $45, Five concertsfor $50 & $80, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

July 7 - Greeley Stampede: Demolition Derby, 2pm, Single show $20 &$25, Stampede Arena, (970) 356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org

July 8 - High Plains Library District, Monday Movie Madness, Centennial Park Library, 2-5pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.myLibrary.us, FREE.

July 8 - Historic Preservation Walking Tour, Glenmere Tour, Starting location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14th Ave., 7pm, http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

July 9 - Concert Under the Stars- Garden Theatre at UNC, 8pm (970)-352-2200, www.arts.unco.edu/express, FREE

July 9 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.


July 10 - High Plains Library District, The Big Dig: Scientists at Work, Session 2 (ages 6-12), Centennial Park Library, 1-2:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

July 10 - High Plains Library District, Bug Bites(4th-8th grade), Farr Regional Library, 1-2pm, 1-888-861-READ,www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

July 10 - High Plains Library District, Creepy CrawlyStorytime (pre K-grade 1), Farr Regional Library, 10am & 11am,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Registration.

July 11 - High Plains Library District, UnderwaterExplorations, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 12 - Eaton Days Kick-Off, Downtown Eaton, 5-11pm,(970) 397-2387, www.eatondays.org, FREE

July 12 - Neighborhood Nights, Puss In Boots (PG), Sunrise Park, 4th Ave. & 11th St. Watch Eric & Angelyne the Amazing DEAF Cattle Dog at 7pm. Please bring a dog or cat treat or toy for the Humane Society of Weld County. Film begins at dusk and is close captioned. Call (970) 350-9401 or visit www.greeleygov.com/festivals. FREE

July 12-14 - LaSalle Days, LaSalle Community Center, Main Park and throughout town, All Day events, call Town Hall, (970) 284 – 6931, www.lasalletown.com, FREE

July 12, 26 - Movies & Music in the Park, Music begin at 7pm and Movies begin at 8:30pm, for showings and locations please call (303) 833-3291 or visit http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Depart-ments/communityEvents/home.html

July 13 - Greeley Beef Fest, Events throughout the day, 2pm, Family FunPlex and Twin Rivers Amphitheatre, (970) 392-4450,www.greeleytribune.com,

July 13-14 - Eaton Days, Eaton Town Park, (970) 454-2722,www.eatondays.org. Parade at 10am and fireworks after dark on Saturday, FREE

July 15 - High Plains Library District, The Bug Stops Here (age 3–grade 4), Centennial Park Library, 4 -6 pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

July 15 - High Plains Library District, Forensics: Who Done It? (ages 9-14), Centennial Park Library, 2-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE. Space limited.

July 16 - Concert Under the Stars- Garden Theatre at UNC, 8pm, (970)351-2200, www.arts.unco.edu/express, FREE

July 16 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.



July 18 - Hamburger Picnic, Greeley Senior Activity Center,1010 6th Street, 11:30am-1pm. Call (970) 350-9440for more information. $3

July 18 - High Plains Library District, Underwater Explorations, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 18 - Taste of Windsor, 4pm, Boardwalk Park, Windsor, CO. FREE http://windsorgov.com/index.aspx?NID=549

July 19 - Neighborhood Nights, The Lorax (PG), Pheasant Run Park, 47th Ave. & 4th St. Dr. Seuss’ friend, Abigail Ali Van Allen O’Shea, will read Dr. Seuss classics and the Hoopligans, sponsored by Healthy Kids Club, will hula hoop with kids starting at 7pm…hoops provided! Please bring a children’s book for Promises for Children. Film begins at dusk and is close captioned. Call 350-9401 or visit www.greeleygov.com/festivals. FREE

July 20 - Meeker Home Open: Founder’s Weekend and Nathan Meeker’s Birthday Party, 10am-2pm,(970) 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com, $3 Adults, $2 Seniors,$1 Children 6-11

July 22 - Free Fun Skate, try out the Skate School program from 12:30-1pm, limit to 40 skaters (first come, first served). Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

July 22 - High Plains Library District, Inner Beauty to Outer Sunshine with Jennifer Dizmang author of the Harry Hornacre books (grades K-5), Centennial Park Library, 4-5pm, 1-888-861-READ,www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 22 - High Plains Library District, “So You Wanna Be a Secret Agent?” (ages 12 and up), Centennial Park Library, 2-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 22-26 - Hockey Camp, geared toward Bantam and Midget age groups (8-12 years). Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue,(970) 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

July 23 - Concert Under the Stars- Garden Theatre at UNC, 8pm (970) 351-2200, www.arts.unco.edu/express, FREE

July 23 - High Plains Library District, Teens Beneath the Surface @ Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-4pm,1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE



July 24 - High Plains Library District, Underwater Explorations, Lincoln Park Library, 2:30-3:30pm, 1-888-861-READ, www.MyLibrary.us, FREE.

July 24-26 - South Pacific, presented by the Stampede Troupe, GCHS Auditorium, 1515 14th Ave.

July 24-29 - Weld County Fair, Island Grove Park,(970) 304-6535, www.weldcountyfair.com, FREE

July 25 - Historic Preservation’s History Brown Bag: Young Chautauquans, Greeley History Museum, Community Room,714 8th Street, 12-1pm,http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

July 26 - Downtown Development Authority, Cruise Night: “Cruisin’ D Block”, 9th St. Plaza, 7:30pm, call (970) 301-8777or visit www.ignitersofgreeley.com for information

July 26 - Arts Picnic Kick-Off Concert and Friday Fest, FUNKIPHINO, presented by The City of Greeley andco-sponsored by Sears Real Estate and the Downtown Development Authority. Free admission! 9th Street Plaza, 7–9pm. Call 356-6775or 350-9451 or visit www.artspicnic.com

July 26-28 - Centennial Village Fair Days, Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., 10 am – 4 pm Fri & Sat, 12 – 4 pm Sun (970) 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com FREE.

July 27 - Firestone Special Olympics SoftballTournament, Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6805 Tilbury Ave, Firestone, CO. 8am-4pm. (970) 301 4623http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Departments/communityEvents/home.html

July 27-28 - Arts Picnic, 35th Annual, over 150 juried arts/crafts booths, food booths & beer garden, entertainment on three stages and Kids’ Creation Station, Lincoln Park, 10th Ave. & 8th St., Sat. 9am – 5pm and Sun. 9am – 4pm. FREE! Call (970) 350-9451or visit www.artspicnic.com.

July 29 - Historic Preservation Walking Tour, UNC Tree Tour, Starting location: UNC Visitors’ Center, 1862 10th Ave, 6:30pm, http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

July 30 - Concert Under the Stars- Garden Theatre at UNC, 8pm, (970) 351-2200, www.arts.unco.edu/express, FREE

AUGUST 2013Every SATURDAY- Greeley Farmers’Market at the Depot. 7:30am-noon, (970) 350-9783,www.greeleygov.com/fm, FREE

Every WEDNESDAY- Greeley Farmers’Market at the Depot, 3-6pm (970) 350-9783,www.greeleygov.com.fm, FREE

Every THURSDAY- Milliken Farmers Market,Town Square 1101 Broad St. Milliken, 5pm-Dusk

Every SATURDAY- Windsor Farmers Market.9 am – 12:30 pm, 5th Street and Main Street. (970) 674-2441

August 1-4 - UNC Little Theatre of the Rockies, Little Shop of Horrors, Langworthy Theatre, 2:00pm, $9-$19.(970) 351-2200. www.arts.unco.edu

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JUNE 27-JULY 7: 91ST Annual Greeley Stampede,Island Grove Park. Features rodeo, music, carnival, festivalfood, fireworks, parades, and plenty of affordable familyfun. 970-356-7787. www.GreeleyStampede.org. $5 (ages 13–60), $2 (age 6 -12, 61+), FREE (under the age of 6). $2 off parkadmission coupons available at the Greeley Chamber of Commerce

Get ready for another summer of terrific entertainment as the City of Greeley and Sears Real Estate presents Neighborhood Nights. It’s become a warm-weather ritual for folks to spend evenings together enjoying family-friendly activities and movies in beautiful city parks. So mark your calendars for free summer fun! Co-sponsors are High Plains Library District, Colorado Health Medical Group, and The Tribune.

Enjoy Colorado Summer and celebrate the heritage that makes Greeley great at the Second Annual Greeley Beef Fest! A lively celebration of community & quality of life. Events run throughout the afternoon surrounding the Twin Rivers Am-phitheater produced by Tribune. For more information please call (970)392-4450. Visit www.greeleytribune, or for registration forms like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GreeleyBeefFestEvents will start at 3pm.

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Held in downtown Greeley’s historic Lincoln Park, the Arts Picnic features over 150 juried arts and crafts booths, food booths, a beer garden, live entertainment on three stages, and Kids’ Creation Station. Free! Call 350-9451 or visit www.artspicnic.com. Major sponsors are The City of Greeley, Flood & Peterson Insurance, NCMC/Banner Health, John Elway Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Kaiser Permanente, Xfinity, TRI-102, K-99 and The Tribune.

August 2-4 - South Pacific, presented by the Stampede Troupe, GCHS Auditorium, 1515 14th Ave.

August 2 - Downtown Greeley, First Friday: A Night of Art – Gallery exhibits, artist demonstrations and more at various downtown galleries. www.greeleydowntown.com

August 2, 9,16,23,30 - Downtown DevelopmentAuthority- Friday Fest- Live music on the 9th St. Plaza, 6-10pm, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE

August 2 - High Plains Chautauqua Pre event, Film screening followed by discussion, Farr Library, 6:30pm, FREE.

August 2 - Neighborhood Nights, Princess Bride (PG), Sanborn Park, 28th Ave. & 20th St., Merry Makers will be in the park from 7:15-8:15pm painting faces and twisting balloons while Alura, The Fairy Godmother walks through the crowd with her fairy dust and magical wands. Capt’n Red the Pirate will also be taking kids on treasure hunts! Please bring a can of fruit for the Guadalupe Center’s kitchen. Film begins at dusk and is close captioned. Call 350-9401 or visit www.greeleygov.com/festivals. FREE

August 2-3 - Kersey Day, All day event, Kohler Park in Kersey, CO., (970) 372-7378, www.townofkersey.org, FREE

August 3 - Meeker Home Museum Open: Horace Greeley and the founding of Union Colony, 10am-2pm, (970) 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com, $3 Adults, $2 Seniors, $1 Children 6-11

August 3 - Sixth Annual Carbon Valley MusicFestival, Town of Dacono, 12-10pm, Centennial Field. Music, food, merchandise and vendors. FREE www.cityofdacono.com/Calendar.aspx

August 3-4 - Gilcrest Day, Town of Gilcrest,(970) 737-2920. Entertainment, food vendors, parade, and more. Pot luck on the 4th. FREE

August 5 - Historic Preservation Walking Tour,Hillside/Farr Parks, Starting location: Farr Park Shelter, Farr Park, 13th Ave and 26th Street 6:30pm,http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

August 5-18 - Pets n’ Popsicles, Plumb Farm Learning Center, 1-5pm daily, (970) 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com, Ages two and older is $2 on weekdays and $3 on Saturday.

August 6 - High Plains Chautauqua,Youth Programs, Rodarte Center, 1:30-4:30pm (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 6 - National Night Out, Dacono City Hall, 512 Cherry Street, Dacono, 5-7pm. www.cityofdacono.com/Calendar.aspx, FREE

August 6 - High Plains Chautauqua, Portrayal of Thomas Jefferson, 7:45-9:00pm, Aims Community College Big Tent, (970)352-3567, FREE. (Young Chautauquan Cameos, 7-7:45 pm)

August 7-8 - High Plains Chautauqua, Adult Programs, Aims Community College Ed Beaty Hall Black Box Theater, 9:30am-3:15pm, (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 7 - High Plains Chautauqua,Young Chautauquan Presentations, Aims Community College Big Tent, 10am-4pm, (970)352-3567,FREE

August 7-8 - High Plains Chautauqua, Coffee and Conversation with Chautauquans, Aims Community College Ed Beaty Hall Student Lounge, 8-9:15am, (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 7 - High Plains Chautauqua, Portrayalsof Margaret Mead and Francisco Pizarro, Aims Community College Big Tent, 7-9pm, (970)352-3567, FREE.(Entertainment by the Dance Factory Competition Teams, 6:00pm)

August 8 - High Plains Chautauqua,Youth Programs, Monfort Children’s Clinic Community Room, 2:00-4:00pm, (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 8 - High Plains Chautauqua, Portrayals of Booker T. Washington and Andrew Carnegie, Aims Community College Big Tent, 7-9pm, (970)352-3567, FREE. (Entertainment by The Matt Pack, 5:45pm)

August 9 - High Plains Chautauqua, Coffee and Conversation with Chautauquans Greeley Senior Activities Center, 8-9:15am, (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 9 - High Plains Chautauqua,Adult Programs, Greeley Senior Activities Center,9:30am-3:15pm, (970)352-3567, FREE

August 9 - High Plains Chautauqua, Portrayals of Carl Jung and Mary Shelley, Aims Community College Big Tent, 7-9pm, (970)352-3567, FREE. (Entertainment by the Board of Directors 5:45pm)

August 9 - Neighborhood Nights, The Goonies (PG),9th Street Plaza (9th St. & 8th Ave.) Enjoy Friday Fest’s bluegrass band, BeatGrass before the movie from 5:30 – 8:30pm.Film is close captioned. Please bring wooden #2 pencils, a box of 24 crayons, or glue sticks for Greeley-Evans School District 6 supply collection for students! Call (970) 350-940 or visit www.greeleygov.com/festivals. FREE

August 9 - Movies in the Park, movies begin at 8:30pm, for showings and locations please call (303) 833-3291 or visithttp://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Departments/communityEvents/home.html

August 10-11 - Milliken Bean & Beef Day, 6am-9pm, (970) 660-5040, Lola Park (301-385 S Irene Ave), Milliken, CO http://www.millikenco.gov/milliken-activities-events.htm

August 10 - Free Fun Skate, try out the Skate School program from 12:30-1pm, limit to 40 skaters (first come, first served).Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

August 10 - High Plains Chautauqua, Coffee and Conversation with Chautauquans,Kress Cinema Lounge, 8-9:15am, (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 10 - High Plains Chautauqua, Adult Programs, Kress Cinema and Greeley Senior Activities Center, 9:30am-3:15pm, (970)352-3567, FREE.

August 10 - High Plains Chautauqua, Portrayals of Gen. William Clark and Amelia Earhart, Aims Community College Big Tent, 7-9pm, (970) 352-3567, FREE. (Entertainment The Dana Landry Quartet, 6:00pm)

August 10 - Super Hero Saturday, Dress as your favorite super hero & get a free 30-min. group skating lesson from12-1:30pm. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

August 12&13 - Back to School Swim, $1 off admission, Centennial Pool (August 12th), 23rd Avenue & Reservoir Road.Discovery Bay Waterpark (August 13th), 715 E. 24th Street.Youth/Senior $4, Adults $4.50. From 1-5pm.

August 16-18 - Over-40 Adult Hockey Tournament, Recreation Division Tournament; registration deadline August 10. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visitwww.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

August 17 - Discovery Bay’s Doggie Day, Bring your dog to Discovery Bay Waterpark for the City of Greeley’s second dog swim. There are two sessions to choose from: 1st time slot up to 50 lbs., 2nd time slot 51+lbs- limited 200 participants. Purchase tickets at the Family FunPlex or at the Greeley Recreation Center. Discovery Bay Waterpark, 715 E. 24th Street. $5 in advance (one ticket will allow one dog and two human friends), $8 day of event, $2 each additional human friend, call (970) 353-3538.

August 17 - Super Hero Saturday, Dress as your favorite super hero & get a free 30-min. group skating session from12:30-1pm. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Ave, 350-9402or visit www.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

August 17-18 - Greeley Kennel Club Dog Show,Island Grove Park, (970) 405-7206. Event runs 7am-7pm,www.greeleykc.org, FREE

August 17 -18 - Prairie Harvest Festival, CentennialVillage Museum, 1475 A St., 10 am – 4pm Sat, 12 -4 pm Sun(970) 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com.

August 22 - Historic Preservation’s History Brown Bag: Dearfield, Greeley History Museum, Community Room,714 8th Street, 12-1pm,http://greeleygov.com/HistoricPreservation/Education.aspx, FREE

August 23 - Downtown Development Authority,Cruise Night: “Cruisin’ D Block”, 9th St. Plaza, 7:30pm, call (970) 301-8777 or visit www.ignitersofgreeley.com for information, FREE

August 23-24 - Over-40 Adult Hockey Tournament, Open Division Tournament; registration deadline August 10.Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Avenue, 350-9402 or visitwww.greeleyicehaus.com for more information.

August 24 - Front Range Wine Festival, 1-5 pm, Windsor Main Park, Windsor, CO. Wine vendors from the Palisade and Grand Junction are as well as local vendors will be giving samples of their wine, http://windsorgov.com/index.aspx?NID=549

August 24 - Slaughterhouse Derby Girls, Home Team Bout doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm, 237 22nd St.,(970) 785-1801, slaughterhousederbygirls.com

August 30 - Rocky Mountain Irish WolfhoundAssociation, Island Grove Park, event runs 7am-7pm, call (970) 350-9382 or visit www.rmiwa.org, FREE

August 31-September 2 - Windsor Harvest Festival,7am, Eastman & Main Park, (970) 647-2899, Windsor, CO, FREE, www.windsorharvestfest.com

SEPTEMBER 2013Every SATURDAY- Greeley Farmers’Marketat the Depot. 7:30am-noon, (970) 350-9783,www.greeleygov.com/fm, FREE

Every WEDNESDAY- Greeley Farmers’ Marketat the Depot, 3-6pm (970) 350-9783,www.greeleygov.com.fm, FREE

Every THURSDAY- Milliken Farmers Market, Town Square 1101 Broad St. Milliken, 5pm-Dusk

Every SATURDAY- Windsor Farmers Market. 9 am – 12:30 pm, 5th Street and Main Street. (970) 674-2441

September 1 - Windsor Cruise In,10 am- 2pm, Eastman Park, Windsor, COhttp://windsorgov.com/index.aspx?NID=549

September 2- Labor Day 5k run/walk, Boardwalk Park around Windsor Lake, 100 N. 5th Street, 7:30am,Windsor, CO http://windsorgov.com/index.aspx?NID=549

September 6 - Downtown Greeley, First Friday:A Night of Art – Gallery exhibits, artist demonstrations and more at various downtown galleries. www.greeleydowntown.com

September 6, 13 - Downtown Development Authority- Friday Fest- Live music on the 9th St. Plaza, 6-10pm, www.downtowngreeley.com, FREE

September 6 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra,Wines of Note, Union Colony Civic Center, 6:30-9pm,(970)356-6406, www.greeleyphilharmonic.com, $45.00

September 6-8 - Evergreen Kennel Club Dog Show, Island Grove Park, Event runs 7am-7pm, (303) 979-7630or (303) 278-2344, FREE

September 7 - Meeker Home Museum Open: Athens of the West: The Character of the Union Colony,10am-2pm, (970) 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com,$3 Adults, $2 Seniors, $1 Children 6-11

September 7 - EvansFest, City of Evans Recreation, Riverside Park, 11am-3pm, (970) 475-1125, www.cityofevans.org, FREE

September 7- Full Moon 5k & Festival- Raising Colon Cancer Awareness, 8am-2pm, Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6805 Tilbury Ave, Firestone, COhttp://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Departments/communityEvents/home.html

September 14 - Potato Day, Centennial Village Museum,10am-4pm, (970) 350-9220, www.greeleymuseums.com

September 20-28 - Colorado Australian Shepherd Association, Island Grove Park, event runs 7am-7pm, please call (970) 350-9392 or visit, www.coloaussies.org/events.html, FREE

September 20 - Downtown Greeley, Friday Fest & My Favorite Bands Festival Kickoff Party - Live music on the 9th St. Plaza 6pm-10pm, www.greeleydowntown.com. FREE

September 20 - Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, A Visit to Mother Russia, Union Colony Civic Center, 7:30pm, (970)356-5000, www.greeleyphilharmonic.com, $5.00-$38.00.

September 21 - 8th Annual Anniversary Skate,12-1:30pm, (970) 350-9402, Greeley Ice Haus, www.greeleyicehaus.com

September 27 - Downtown Development Authority, Cruise Night: “Cruisin’ D Block”, 9th St. Plaza, 7:30pm, call (970) 301-8777 or visit www.ignitersofgreeley.com for information

September 27-28 - Downtown DevelopmentAuthority, Oktoberfest- Beer brats, polka, children’s area, German dancers, and craft vendors in historic Lincoln Park.Friday from 5-10 pm, Saturday 11 am- 8 pm. Call (970) 356-6775 or visit www.greeleydowntown.com. FREE ENTRY

August 6-10- High Plains Chautauqua recreates the traveling tent shows that brought education and entertainment to communities in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Reflecting this year’s theme“Exploring Boundaries,” Chautauqua features portrayals of individuals who confronted and surmounted numerous obstacles. Join us under the tent at Aims Community College, 5401 W. 20th Street! www.highplainschautauqua.org, (970)352-3567.

The Downtown Development Authority, and Arts & Entertainment District, is pleased to offer free family events to the community in our beautiful, historic downtown. There’s always something great going on Downtown! For more downtown events, check out www.downtowngreeley.com/our-calendar.

This Summer Happenings was published with funds provided by the City of Greeley, CO with lodging tax dollars collected by

the City and dedicated to Visit Greeley.For information regarding attractions and

events or conferences or meeting facilities please contact Visit Greeley at (970)352-3567

or go to www.visitgreeley.org

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