| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:29:15 -0500 | | At ZaccaZa, Tuesday Mar. 20th, 4:30pm See Also | |
| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:24:00 -0500 | | | By Colorado Avid Golfer Magazine The Vail Recreation District (VRD) is pleased to announce the Vail Golf Club has been named Most Female-Friendly golf course by Colorado Avid Golfer magazine in its 2010 Best of Colorado Golf section. The magazine attributed the award to the leadership of Vail Golf Club Director Alice Plain who will enter her fourth year as the golf club's director this season. It also recognized the golf club for hosting the Colorado Women's Golf Association event in 2009, as well as introducing programs to attract players of all ability levels.
"I'm thrilled the Vail Golf Club has been recognized for its friendliness and playability," said Plain. "We continually strive to create new and offer existing programs for all ability levels and all players. This summer will be no exception and we're looking forward to a great season."
The Vail Golf Club is slated to open in May, weather and course conditions permitting. It is nestled at the base of the Gore Mountain Range and presents golfers with a unique 18-hole, par 71 experience at 8,200 feet elevation. The golf club is open to the public and offers a full service golf shop, group and corporate outings, professional instruction, launch monitor, driving range, practice area, club storage, golf swing analysis, club rentals, demo days and an on-site restaurant, Happy Valley Grill For details on the Vail Golf Club, click here
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| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:16:35 -0500 | | | Located across Vail Mountain's Golden Peak The Lord Gore Restaurant – Local’s Special - Receive a Complimentary Bottle of House Wine with the purchase of 2 Entrees Located inside the Manor Vail Lodge across Vail Mountain's Golden Peak, the Lord Gore Restaurant features some of the best dining views in all of Vail Valley. The restaurant's casual yet elegant atmosphere is a popular destination for romantic dinners. Executive Chef Richard A. Bailey, C.E.C., brings his culinary vision creating everything from Sushi to Elk Loin in his diverse, yet contemporary menu. Open daily from 5:00pm until 9:30pm, Reservations recommended, please call (970) 476-4959 or make online through Open Table ManorVail.com See Also | |
| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:32:24 -0500 | | | Community Memebers Honored for Donations to Shaw Regional Cancer Center COMMUNITY MEMBERS HONORED FOR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO AESTHETICS OF SHAW REGIONAL CANCER CENTER - Local Craftsmen Give Cancer Center’s Entry Way A New Look
VAIL, Colo. –March 16, 2010—A crowd of patients, Vail Valley Medical Center and Shaw Regional Cancer Center physicians, administrators and volunteers gathered today at Shaw Regional Cancer Center in Edwards, Colo. to honor and dedicate plaques to local craftsman that donated their time and materials to enhancing the cancer center’s entryway. Rudi Neumayr, principal of Aren Design, and Gerald Gallegos, principal of The Gallegos Corporation, accepted the thanks and recognition for their generous gifts. Neumayr donated a beautiful desk for the center’s volunteers. The desk, made primarily of bubinga wood crafted to show its waterfall pattern, is located directly inside the front door of the cancer center and serves as a first impression for visitors. Neumayr estimates that more than 700 hours of master craftsmanship went into the desk’s completion. “I have lived in this community for more than 30 years,” says Neumayr. “It feels great to give back to those who give us so much. Our doctors have always been here for patients and ask so little of us; I wanted to be able to give them something to show my appreciation.” The design of the desk holds a specific meaning to Neumayr and was created to resemble a curtain. “The curtain represents privacy, softness and compassion,” explains Neumayr. “It makes me very proud to hear our volunteers say that it makes them more passionate and proud of the work they do.” Additionally, The Gallegos Corporation, a local masonry business, donated a wall in the entry way of Shaw behind which durable medical equipment will be stored. The wall is made of mountain sandstone and matches the rock used in the construction of Shaw’s indoor water features. “We store several pieces of durable medical equipment in the entryway because it makes them easy for our patients to access and return,” says Dr. Jack Eck, a member of VVMC senior administrative team. “The wall that Gerald and his team donated provides an aesthetically pleasing solution for storage of this equipment.” “When Jack [Dr. Eck] called me to ask about the wall I knew this was another opportunity for us to give back,” says Gallegos. “I was born in this community and try to give back to it what it gave to me whenever I can. I encourage my team to do the same.” The wall was constructed by Victor Castaneda and John Trujillo of Gallegos and took more than 80 hours to design and build. “This week we are honoring the gracious gifts from Rudi and Gerald. I feel great living in a community where folks are eager to give in support of the Medical Center. I appreciate these two gentlemen for their craftsmanship,” says Doris Kirchner, President and CEO of VVMC. Vail Valley Medical Center is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. It is governed by a Board of Directors composed of community leaders. Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation helps to support the ongoing needs of Vail Valley Medical Center. The Board, administration, employees and physicians at Vail Valley Medical Center are committed to continuous quality improvement, the centerpiece for creating an organization that provides excellence in service to each customer it serves. Vail Valley Medical Center is an equal-opportunity employer. It is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. See Also | |
| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:58:55 -0500 | | | Holy Week and Easter 2010 Services The Christian Congregations of Vail Invite You To Worship This Holy Week and Easter 2010 Vail Interfaith Chapel Holy Wednesday, March 31 12:00 noon Episcopal Stations of the Cross Maundy Thursday, April 1 5:00pm Catholic Mass 6:30pm Episcopal/Lutheran Agape Meal & footwashing 7:30pm Episcopal/Lutheran Holy Communion 9pm-7am All Night Vigil - “The Watch” Good Friday, April 2 7:00am Episcopal Eucharist 8-11am Episcopal Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 12:00 noon Interdenominational Community Service 5:00pm Catholic Service 7:30pm Episcopal/Lutheran Tenebrae Service Holy Saturday, April 3 4:00pm Catholic Vigil and Easter Mass 5:30pm Catholic Vigil and Easter Mass 7:30pm Episcopal Easter Vigil Easter Day, April 4 8:00am Episcopal Eucharist 9:30am Lutheran Eucharist 11:00am Presbyterian Worship 1:00pm Catholic Mass 4:00pm Catholic Mass 5:30pm Catholic Mass Easter Mountaintop Worship Eagle’s Nest (Vail) 6:00am Sunrise Worship (Free Gondola opens at 4:30am) 12:30pm Regular Mountaintop Worship (Lift ticket required) 2:30pm Eagle’s Nest Worship (Foot Passengers - free, Skiers - lift ticket required) (3/11/10) See Also | |
| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:37:24 -0500 | | | ASIST two-day training Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, two-trainer workshop designed for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Emphasis is placed on teaching suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help as needed. Participants learn to use a suicide intervention model to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, develop a safeplan based upon a review of risk, be prepared to follow-up, and become involved in suicide-safer community networks.
This training will be held at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church in Avon on April 15th and 16th. Cost is $20 and includes lunch on both days.
Please contact Meredith Van Ness <mailto:mvanness@eagleyouth.org> or call 970-949-9250, if you would like to sign up for this great training opportunity.
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| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:14:22 -0500 | | Don't miss this benefit!Don’t miss the exciting and beneficial event on March 27th from the Lumber Yard Terrain Park in Beaver Creek!
Check-in is at 9am in BC Village near Starbucks. The event is from 11am-3pm.
Details:
· Coed team rail jam
· Snowboarders and skiers welcome ages 12+
· Teams of 3 with one girl minimum
· After party and raffle at The Dusty Boot
· Tons of prizes
For more information, please visit www.lovefortheladies.com, and don’t forget to visit One Track Mind for savings of up to 40% on winter gear.
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| | Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:10:23 -0500 | | | 24/7 online access to HR tools & guidance HRP membership is a one-stop, low cost and easy to understand online HR resource for all of your HR needs. Do you want to save time and money, limit your businesses risk against costly law suits, and help your business stay competitive.... ALL FOR LESS THAN $1.00 a DAY? HRP offers two levels of membership to meet your needs: Essential membership: 24/7 online access to: forms/samples, job descriptions, interview forms/questions, FAQ's, surveys, metrics, HR trends, employment laws and updates, and essential toolkits. Premier membership: Essential membership benefits + access to the HRP member forum, ask an advisor - live guidance and outsource service discounts. Test Drive membership today absolutely FREE. Take a free 2 day trial and experience all that membership has to offer. No obligation and no credit card required. What are you waiting for? Learn More... http://www.hrplusinc.com Human Resources Plus offers HR resources and tools via online membership, human resources outsourcing and human resources consulting. See Also | |
| | Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:57:56 -0500 | | | Offering to Eagle County businesses at a discount before May 1. Free memberships are also being given away every week through April. Human Resources Plus (HRP), an Eagle based human resources company, announced today the expansion of their business services to include a low cost online human resources membership option to their service offerings that provides easy to understand tools and guidance. Current research is showing that people are stretched thin, doing more with less and this membership offers HR tools for less than a $1 day
The HRP membership is available at www.hplusinc.com and is an ideal resource for employers who understand the importance of HR practices, want to save time and money on HR tasks, limit their risk and remain competitive in this environment. For less than $1.00 a day, HRP membership provides 24/7 access to interview questions and forms, job descriptions, FAQ’s, essential toolkits, employment law information, calculators, surveys, legislative updates, a member forum, hiring forms & samples, live guidance with HR experts and much more. “Every day over 45,000 employment lawsuits are filed in the US. A majority of them could have been prevented by adhering to employment laws and addressing issues like poor performance correctly. Businesses that are unaware of their HR responsibilities are one step away from costly lawsuits and penalties.” states Rebecca Sobek, co-founder of Human Resources Plus. “HRP membership provides the tools needed to implement and maintain strong practices.” Human Resources Plus is offering a FREE human resources assessment which can tell you if your business is at risk. Businesses can also test drive HRP membership by registering for a FREE trial. As part of their launch, they will also be giving away a FREE membership every Friday until April 30th. Take the HR assessment or register for a free trial for your chance to win. “In the past, I felt overwhelmed with human resources tasks as it is just one portion of my many responsibilities, but the HRP membership has saved me significant time and is cost effective. The membership tool is vital in keeping me informed on legislative changes and gives me the ability to gain professional advice when I need it most.” Laura Warren, General Manager, Austria Haus Club. For more information go to www.hrplusinc.com or contact us as info@hrplusinc.com. About Human Resources Plus: Since 2003, Human Resources Plus has been offering local businesses affordable outsourcing and consulting services for all of their human resources needs. They offer resources, guidance and HR solutions for the following areas: Human Resources Evaluations, Compliance, Workers Compensation/Safety, Strategic Planning, Employee Handbooks, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Recruitment/Staffing, Unemployment Administration and Record Retention to name a few. They can be reached at www.hrplusinc.com or by calling 970-328-2860. See Also | |
| | Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:19 -0500 | | | Weekly article by Michael Kurz, Vail Valley Partnership President/CEO From the bridge of the USS Enterprise, Captain Pickard issued the clear command that in a single word, communicated that he knew what to do, where he was going, that he had a mission, a purpose, and was not about to change his mind. “Engage,” he said, and off went the starship at warp speed, straight as an arrow to get it done. Yes there were surprises when they arrived at whatever space anomaly, alien outpost or ship-battering ion storm they encountered. And yes, there were losses, good-guy ships, bad-guy ships, new crewmen (an especially dangerous occupation, in that new faces rarely outlived a single episode) and friendly vessels with weaker armament that all took the brunt of the temporal rifts, Cardassian attacks and Romulan deceits. But that’s expected when you’re going, “Where no one has gone before.” I can’t help but thinking this economy is taking us all where no one has gone before. There’s a lot of fear out there, and a lot of bad decisions are being made in an effort to cope. (Some good ones, too.) But most of them are being made not with a clear, well-trodden path illuminated to guide us and bolster confidence on our journeys, but in semi-darkness and under the duress of external forces out of our control. Part of it is because this is unknown territory and wandering in the wilderness is, indeed risky business. Not all of us are good at wayfinding or orienteering. Some set out on an adventure of exploration and never return. But part of the bad decision making is, just as it was with our ubiquitous friend, Captain Pickard, because folks in decision-making positions just don’t have all the information they need to make a good decision. They gather available facts, debate the merits of various options and (eventually) get on with taking what they feel is appropriate action. Then of course, they suffer the consequences, for good or ill. Well, ladies and gentlemen, if you have issues with directions things are going, please speak up. After the fact, it’s a bear to change direction. Yet, time after time, I sit in public meetings when public comment is solicited and there is no public to comment. But very often, I hear and read opinions, criticisms, innuendo and allegations that no one listens, or viewpoints weren’t considered or “what they did was just plain wrong.” Not good enough. There are some very important issues facing the valley that, although they don’t seem to rise to the level of the debate about Eagle River Station, will have similar impact on economic development, tourism and tax revenues. Just a few current issues to consider; the Ever Vail development, Vail conference center funds use, TOV parking, Connect Avon Now (CAN), Eagle County’s retirement community discussion, marketing efforts for the Town of Eagle, and so on. You know, it’s very easy to criticize and carp. What most people don’t know is that it’s also easy to speak your mind. All public meetings are posted. All officials and town staff know when and where you can speak out and be heard. And, trust me, there’s plenty of room at these meetings for you to sit. You’d be stunned to know how many of these very important sessions are unattended by the public. So, gather your thoughts, check the relevant websites for meetings on issues that mean something to you, take a moment to bone up on meeting etiquette or customs (there’s a great example at “Citizen’s Guide to Council Meetings” on the Vail Town Council link at vailgov.com), and, as Pickard commands…”Engage.” Remember you can’t be heard if you don’t talk to the folks who can do something about your issues. VVP Event Update: Fri., 3.26, 8-10:30 a.m.: Green Your Organization, One Step at a Time, Antlers at Vail, Lionshead. Light breakfast will be served. Register at www.EagleValleyAlliance.org. Tues., March 30, 8-9:00 a.m.: Non-profit Seminar: Asking for Money and Living to Tell the Tale, location TBD Wed., April 7, 8-9:00 a.m.: Partner 101: Benefits Orientation, Vail Valley Partnership Office, Traer Creek, Avon Tues., April13, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Ask the Experts, Business Entertaining: Wine 101, Vail Valley Partnership Office, Traer Creek, Avon Thurs., April15, 6-9:00 PM Lobster and Blue Jeans Networking Party, Vail Chophouse, Lionshead. Contact Michelle Kobelan, VVP Events Coordinator, mkobelan@visitvailvalley.com or 970.477.4001 for reservations. See Also | |
| | Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:09:51 -0500 | | | Vail DECA Invitational at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek to be held on October 25, 2010 Eaglecrest DECA needs volunteers for the Vail DECA Invitational at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek on October 25, 2010.
It should be an exciting time for the students and we appreciate your expertise.
To review, we will have a judges’ breakfast and briefing at the hotel, in the Ouray/Dempsey room at 7:30 a.m. Immediately following this, you will be judging a “live” selling or human relations event. The students will have approximately 10 minutes to look over the event. They may take notes as they study.
They will then come in to you to “role play” that event with you. You may be a customer looking to buy the product the student is selling. You may have a human relations problem, which the student needs to solve. At any rate, you and the student will interact for about 7 minutes, after which you will evaluate them on a score sheet. You may see about 10 students with the exact same role play scenario. The goal of the student is to be the highest scoring student.
Students will not only receive this score, but they will have taken a marketing test the day prior. A combination of scores will result in our winners.
The students have 18 different categories in which they can compete. Some are individual, some are team events.
Individual events: Accounting, Apparel & Accessories, Automotive Services, Business Services
Food Marketing, Hotel & Lodging Mgmt, Marketing Management, Quick Serve Restaurant, Restaurant & Food Service Mgmt., Retail Merchandise, Sports & Entertainment Mkt.
Team (2 members) events: Business Law and Ethics, Buying and Merchandising, Hospitality, Internet Marketing, Sports & Entertainment, Travel and Tourism More details will be given at the breakfast. We have also included lunch, and you should be done somewhere around 12:30 or so. Dress for Monday is business attire.
I hope this helps. We could use as many judges as we can get!! If there are any questions, please feel free to call me at the school at 720.886.1135. My cell phone number is 303.725.1458. We look forward to having you be a part of our event!
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| | Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:15:08 -0500 | | Registration opens Monday, March 15, 2010In its eighth year of rivalry, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar will close-out the Spring Back to Vail weeklong festival on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Vail Mountain’s Golden Peak base area. Skimmers from around the world will test their buoyancy in attempt to become the 2010 World Pond Skimming Champion and win two 2010/2011 EPIC Passes. Registration will open to the public online at www.springbacktovail.com on March 15 and is limited to a field of 75 participants; all participants must be at least 14 years old. The event will also include a free BBQ for all participants and guests courtesy of Vail Resorts.
A legendary element of Spring Back to Vail, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar is a can’t-miss event. The annual competition entails floatable (and sometimes sinkable) athletes launching themselves off an on-snow jump, into a 100-foot pond in attempt to successfully exit the pond on both feet. Competitors will vie for fame and glory in a showing that defies the laws of physics and perhaps even common sense. Judges will score each competitor on distance, style, creativity and water solubility. All eyes will be on the grand prize of two 2010/2011 EPIC Passes and the elusive Golden Skimmer title.
“This year will be my fourth year competing,” said Vail resident Brad Ryan. “Anytime I can dress up in a ridiculous outfit, make people laugh and try to skim across a pond with thousands of people watching, you can guarantee I’m in. Winning a free pass EPIC pass wouldn't hurt either.”
Highlighting the Spring Back to Vail festivities, the World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar is open to brave souls who aren’t afraid of a little water. It is guaranteed to be a wet, wild and splashing good time for participants and spectators alike. Registration is $50 per person and is limited to a field of 75 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration, as well as detailed event information including rules is available at www.springbacktovail.com. Note that the event will sell-out quickly.
“Making the ESPN top 10 plays of the week was probably the best moment in my pond skimming career so far; I never thought I would beat out Kobe on Sports Center,” said Ryan. “But, as a whole, the competition is fun because it’s an on-going tradition with good friends and another great part of the closing weekend festivities.”
Promptly following the pond skimming event, American alternative rock band Guster will perform a free outdoor concert at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village starting at 4:30 p.m. Offering a one-of-a-kind sound through the combination of bongos, cymbals and other drums, Guster is known for their amazing live shows.
“I'm loving the fact that I get to ski Vail twice this year all under the auspices of "business!" said Guster’s guitarist and vocalist Adam Gardner. “It was a blast opening the season with Yukon Kornelius at Vail Snow Daze and I look forward to playing the last ski weekend with Guster!”
It’s all part of Spring Back to Vail, April 12-18, 2010. Each year, Spring Back to Vail brings end-of-season entertainment to Vail Mountain with on-snow events and demos, free headliner concerts, nightly parties and the ever-popular World Pond Skimming Championships. For more information, visit www.springbacktovail.com.
Spring Back to Vail 2010 is rockin’ your way thanks to Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Town of Vail, Men’s Journal, Captain Morgan, Rockstar, and Skiing Magazine and is brought to you in part by Smith Optics, Macanudo, Néve Designs, Vail Daily, KZYR The Zephyr and TV8. The Reverb Eco Village is brought to you by IZSTYLE and Reverb. 
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| | Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:00 -0500 | | Events and activities in Beaver Creek See Also | |
| | Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:18 -0500 | | | All Ages, Abilities Invited to Skate with 2010 Women's Ice Hockey Olympian Jenny Potter The Vail Recreation District (VRD) will host 2010 U.S. Women's Ice Hockey team member and four-time Olympian Jenny Potter for a free skate from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at Dobson Ice Arena. During the free skate, Potter will be available to answer questions, take photographs and sign autographs. She'll also show her Olympic medals to those in attendance, including one gold, two silver and one bronze. Skate rentals will be available for $3 and all ages and skating abilities are invited to join. In addition, prior to the free skate, Cornelia Holden, U.S. Women's Ice Hockey Team sports psychology consultant and founder of Mindful Warrior, and Potter will speak together from 4:15 to 4:50 p.m. at the Town of Vail Public Library about "Reflections on Mental and Physical Training for the Olympic Experience." (Photo: http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=2203/bio/index.html)
Potter has played in four Olympics, eight International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Championships and seven Four Nations Cups, plus has won three world titles and four Olympic medals including in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010. She most recently set the U.S. Olympic single-game record at the 2010 Olympics with five points and became the U.S. all-time career point leader during the games. Potter is visiting Vail to research creating sports camps targeting those whose interests include fitness and healthy living.
According to Dobson Ice Arena Manager Jared Biniecki, having an Olympian skate in Dobson will be a unique experience for those who attend. "We're excited to host Jenny and learn more about her recent experience during the 2010 Olympics," said Biniecki. "The VRD is looking forward to working with Jenny in the future to bring new and exciting camps to Vail for our ice skating and sport enthusiasts."
In addition to Potter, Dobson has also hosted a variety of Olympians including Mark Johnson, 2010 U.S.Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Coach and 1980 Olympic gold medalist; Jeremy Abbott, 2010 U.S. Olympic men's figure skater, plus 2009 and 2010 U.S. National Champion; Mirai Nagasu, 2010 U.S. Olympic women's figure skater; Niklas Backstrom, National Hockey League player and Sweden's starting goalie; and Marion Gaborik, National Hockey League player and member of Czechoslovakia's men's ice hockey team.
For details on the free skate with Potter, contact Biniecki at 970-479-2271. For details on all other VRD activities, click here. Also, follow the VRD on Facebook by clicking here or on Twitter via Vailrecdistrict. See Also | |
| | Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:32:47 -0500 | | | State Qualifying Track & Field Event May 8th March 6, 2009 Dear Valued Supporters, The new Battle Mountain High School facilities are truly remarkable and a testament of the generosity of this beautiful valley and the value regarded the education of our kids. The Stadium Track & Field is a particularly visible example. It has ignited pride and excitement in our athletic teams and attracted record numbers of spectators. It is simply a great venue. So much so, Battle Mountain High School will be hosting, for the first time, a state-qualifying track & field meet this upcoming May 8th. Our intention is to grow this into one of the premier events in the region. We do, however, find ourselves with one obvious outstanding need: hurdles, both for training and to meet the exacting standards of being a state-qualifying competition. The cost of these hurdles will be significant, we estimate around $16,000.00. Our hope is to locate and work with a dozen or so financial supporters that would be each willing to support this project with a donation in the neighborhood of $1000.00. (We would of course welcome more!) We would like to recognize sponsors by name in game announcements, and on a plaque of sponsors displayed in the stadium or gymnasium areas or, preferably, on the gateboards of the hurdles themselves. (Photos follow to give an idea of what this could look like.) Thank you for your consideration and your past and continued support of Battle Mountain High School Sincerely, Ryan McCay Athletic/Activities Director Battle Mountain High School 970.328.2934 ryan.mccay@eagleschools.net See Also | |
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