October 13, 2021

This Week in Summit County

Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well so far! It's hard to believe the holidays are just around the corner and this week's events calendar kicks off with a class to Design and Create your own Greetings Cards! 

You should also check out Breck Creates 'Camping Jackets' class on Saturday! Get ready for winter by taking an otherwise unused item and make it useful again! Old sleeping bags have such great character and usable “parts", so get together and turn your old sleeping bag into a puff coat you can use in the colder weather. 

Now, here’s what’s going on this week in Summit County…

Wednesday, October 13th

Design and Create your own Greeting Cards | Silverthorne | 6 pm

In this class, you will make three cards and gain inspiration on how to make your own at home. You will be ready to get creating just in time for the holidays.

To sign up or get more information email mary.harmeyer@summitcountyco.gov, call 970-668-4280 or stop by the North Branch in Silverthorne.

Click here for more information. 

Thursday, October 14th 

Read to a Dog | Silverthorne | 3 pm 

Patrons are invited to sign up at the North Branch Library in Silverthorne circulation desk for a 15-minute time slot for their child (or 2 to 3 children) to practice their reading with a certified reading dog. Feel free to call 970-668-4280 to schedule a time slot or ask questions.

Click here for more information.

Friday, October 15th 

Drop-in Curling | Breckenridge | 2pm

Have you ever had the chance to try the most unusual winter Olympic sport? Now you can on your visit to Breckenridge! Come by the Stephen C. West Ice Arena on Friday afternoons to try your hand at curling and stay after to watch the local league competition.

Click here for more information. 

Live Music on the Patio | Silverthorne | 6pm

Celebrate the start of the weekend at Angry James Brewery in Silverthorne. Enjoy music on the patio with Raez. 

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Saturday, October 16th

Georgetown Mountain Jams 2021 | Georgetown | 2pm

The Town of Georgetown and the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program present Georgetown Mountain Jams 2021! The concert series takes place at the Library Park Stage on the SW corner of 6th St. and Rose St. This Saturday features the John Week Acoustic Duo.

Camping Jackets @ Breckenridge, 5.30pm

Take an otherwise unused item and make it useful again! Old sleeping bags have such great character and usable “parts”. Together, we will turn your old sleeping bag into a puff coat you can use in the colder weather. This different “format” for your old sleeping bag will make it feel “new” but is also practical. This project is called The Camping Jacket or Coleman Sacks (when made with a Coleman Sleeping Bag).

Bring your own sleeping bag or purchase one of ours for $10. Old comforters can also be used instead.

Click here for more information. 

Sunday, October 17th

Troublesome Creek Daredevils LIVE at Broken Compass | Breckenridge | 4pm

The Troublesome Creek Daredevils are live in concert at the Broken Compass original taproom in Breckenridge bringing the strings and bluegrass!

Click here for more information. 

Have a wonderful week Living the Mountain Life!

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