What’s happening

Friday, December 8

FREE Community Dinner at Cranmer Memorial Chapel in downtown Winter Park from 5-7 pm, this week’s dinner sponsored by Winter Park Resort. All are welcome!

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. No cover.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents the Weston Smith Duo 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 Sublime tribute band 40 Oz. to Freedom. Starts around 10 pm.

Saturday, December 9

Devil’s Thumb Ranch hosts a Holiday Gift Market from 10 am – 4 pm, and, offers FREE Nordic ski lessons during their Tommelfest celebration! Both classic and skate instruction will be offered for all levels of skiers by coaches/instructors from CU, DTR and Grand Nordic. All ages are welcome. Free lessons are available to everyone.  Grand Nordic members also receive a free trail pass and free rental gear on lesson day. For more information, log-on to www.grandnordic.org or, call Devil’s Thumb Nordic Center at (970) 726-8231

Kids Day at Country Ace Hardware in Granby. Visit with Santa and get your photo taken. Kids activities, crafts, popcorn, demo new toys, holiday wrapping and more. From 11 am – 3 pm.

Grand Lake Nordic Center in Grand Lake offers FREE nordic skiing all day.

Winter Park Resort presents a launch party for the Mary Jane beer limited edition noon-5 pm featuring ale sampling and giveaways, DJ outside the Club Car, bonfire, snow blade competition, yard games, and mountain scavenger hunt.

The WP/FV Rotary presents BINGO! at Carvers Bakery in Winter Park. Proceeds benefit the Winter Park Ski Education Foundation. Doors open at 6:15 pm, games start at 7 pm.

The Peggy Mann Band plays the Sagebrush in Grand Lake 6:30-9 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents live music with guitarist Avery Baker, starting at 8 pm. No cover.

The Parshall Inn hosts live music, starting around 6:30 pm. Info: (970) 531-2635.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park has live music featuring “modern guitar virtuoso” Fareed Haque and his Funk Brothers. Shows usually start around 10 pm.

Sunday, December 10

FREE Sunday Yoga at Hill House at Winter Park Resort from 7:30-8:30 am. Some mats available. Visit winterparkresort.com for more information.

Mustachio’s on Lake Granby is hosting a holiday painting event. $30 includes materials, a cocktail and 10% off the Sunday Brunch menu. Space is limited. Call (970) 531-4002.

Trinity Church in the Pines in Grand Lake presents Concert in the Pines, starting at 7 pm. $15. Info.: lucycally@yahoo.com

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

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

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents Kill the Keg with live music by Georgia quartet Universal Sigh and Voodoo Visionary (a “high-energy, metamorphic” “diverse catalog”). Shows usually start around 10 pm.

Monday, December 11

Grapes & Grains in Cooper Creek Square is hosting a holiday painting workshop from 6-9 pm. Contact the shop to RSVP as space is limited.

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

Singer / songwriter Andy Straus performs with Jeff McCoy (on keyboard) around 5 pm Mondays at Hideaway Park Brewery.

It’s Open Mic Night with host musician Kenny Sciuto at Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park. All talents welcome. Starts around 9:30 pm.

Tuesday, December 12

Town of Fraser Public Workshop #2 – Fraser River Corridor Master Plan at Fraser Historic Church Community Center, from 5 – 7 pm. This is your opportunity to review design concepts, share ideas and a unique opportunity to brainstorm additional ideas in a collaborative workshop!

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.

It’s Tune-up Tuesday at The Basement in Winter Park. Local DJ duo MONIX starts at 9 pm.

Wednesday, December 13

The Fraser Valley Creative Writers group usually meets 10:05-11:35 am mid-May through September at the Fraser Valley Library. Info: Pam Hanson: (303) 499-6273.

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.

Pickup games of basketball (18+) are available 7-9 pm Wednesdays 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.

It’s Ladies Night at Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park, starting around 9 pm.

Thursday, December 14

The Town of Winter Park, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, and other partners will host a Hideaway Station Grand Opening Ceremony on Thursday, December 14 beginning at 11am near the two complexes at 78337 US Hwy 40.

Singer / songwriter “Walking Jukebox” Gary Key performs favorites and originals live starting at 5 p.m. at Tabernash Tavern.

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 15

Granby Ranch celebrates opening day of the 2017/2018 season at their base.

Today is the deadline to enroll in Colorado’s state healthcare exchange, for a January 1 effective date. Log-on to connectforhealthco.com to find out more!

Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser is host to its annual Christmas at Cozens holiday gathering from 5-8 pm, with live music by local Irish band Claddagh.

Singer / songwriter “Walking Jukebox” Gary Key performs favorites and originals starting at 2 pm at Vertical Bistro, The Village, Winter Park Resort.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake opens its door for a FREE movie showing of “Elf” at 7 pm.

The Parshall Inn is hosting an art class feat. faux stained glass, starting at 6 pm; and Karaoke starts at 9 pm. Info.: (970) 531-2635.

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 (guitarist Tara Rose) and snow dance starting at 8 pm. No cover.

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

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents Linear Symmetry with Fluff, starting around 10 pm.

 

  • The Moffat Road Railroad Museum Christmas train is on display 4-7 pm Thursdays and 10 am-6 pm Friday through Sunday through Dec. 18 (then 10 am-6 pm every day through the month), next to Kaibab Park in Granby.