[os-widget path=”/wptimes/winter-park-fraser-chamber-of-commerce-2017-orientation-express”]Friday, December 1

The Orientation Express takes its final Fall 2017 run, starting at 4 pm. Participants visit 10 different businesses in Fraser and sample their products. Free samples and prizes. For more information and to register, visit: www.playwinterpark.com

The Fraser River Valley Lions Club presents its annual Festival of Trees 4-8 pm, featuring wreaths and trees decorated by Grand County non-profits for auction, Santa, and silent and dessert auctions at Grand Park Recreation Center.

A non-profit, 12-step, Bible-based recovery program “helping resolve life’s hurts” meets at 6 pm every Friday at 257 W. Topaz, behind Granby Elementary.

The Winter Park Pub hosts live music starting at 6 pm. Usually no cover.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents live music starting at 8 pm. No cover.

The Parshall Inn hosts Karaoke starting at 9 pm every Friday night. Info: (970) 531-2635.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke starting around 9 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music with the Kyle Hollingsworth (of the String Cheese Incident) Band. Show starts around 10 pm.

Saturday, December 2

Sit. Stay. Pose. Smile! All while helping the homeless animals of Grand County. Grand County Pet Pals’ Pet Pictures with Santa will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at the Hideaway Park Band Shell. ALL animals are welcome! A $20 donation is suggested. Get in the spirit of the holidays and help out the critters!

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents live music starting at 8 pm. No cover.

The Parshall Inn usually hosts live music starting around 8 pm. Info: (970) 531-2635.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park has live music by The Frisco Funk Collective starting around 9 pm.

Sunday, December 3

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke, usually starting around 8 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser is hosting games of Cribbage for interested participants, starting at 7 pm.

Monday, December 4

Andy Straus plays live music at Hideaway Park Brewery starting at 6 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents blues and soul blues band Southern Avenue of Memphis, Tenn., starting at 8 pm. Free show, and Grand County Blues Society members receive one complimentary drink.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Trivia Night 8-10:30 pm.

Tuesday, December 5

Grand County Gives (with the Grand Foundation as special ambassador), will participate in Colorado Gives Day. Give where you live and make your donation go further today! Go to: www.coloradogives.org and make a difference for your nonprofit(s) of choice.

Patrick Brower will be discussing and signing his new book, “Killdozer, The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage” at the Granby Library at 6 pm.

Host musician Brian Garcia and Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake regularly present Open Mic / Karaoke starting around 6 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts Trivia Nights at 7:30 pm. Teams of six, or join in on another team.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents Lip Sync Nights starting at 9 pm.

The Basement in Winter Park presents Flip Nights every Tuesday featuring local DJ duo MONIX (9 pm) and chances to win a free round.

Wednesday, December 6

The Fraser Valley Creative Writers group usually meets 10:05-11:35 am at the Fraser Valley Library. (Pam Cornett leads the group. Info: (303) 548-4031).

Friends of the Grand County Library present the 31st annual Progressive Dinner with a choice of Bus (sold out) or Walking Route. For more information, visit friendsofgrandcountylibrary.org

Idlewild Spirits (under Rudi’s Deli in Winter Park) presents weekly pick-up game nights (5-10 pm). Games on hand. People are also encouraged to bring games they might have.

Pickup games of basketball (18+) are available 7-9 pm every Wednesday through March 28 at East Grand Middle School. $5/person/night. Info.: (970) 887-3961.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Open Mic Nights and an open art session.

Thursday, December 7

Ribbon-cutting at Eagle Wind Sound Studio in downtown Winter Park from 4:30 – 6 pm.

Matt Brown plays live music at the Tabernash Tavern starting at 5 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser and guest host musicians (to include Mike Utley, Cody Porche and Jed Henry) present Open Mic Night, starting at 9:30 pm. Artists of all kinds are encouraged to sign up. Acoustic guitar may be on hand to play or for backup.

Friday, December 8

A non-profit, 12-step, Bible-based recovery program “helping resolve life’s hurts” meets at 6 pm every Friday at 257 W. Topaz, behind Granby Elementary.

The Winter Park Pub usually presents live music starting around 6 pm. No cover.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music starting at 8 pm. No cover.

The Parshall Inn hosts Karaoke starting at 9 pm every Friday night. Info: (970) 531-2635.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke starting around 9 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music by 40 oz to Freedom (Sublime Tribute Band), starting around 10 pm.

  • If you missed the intro … The GC Library District is launching a writing program for storytellers (fiction and non-fiction). Email marty@martinjsmith.com for info.
  • For upcoming performances featuring Grand Lake singer / songwriter Peggy Mann, visit www.peggymann.com

 

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