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The Winter 2011-2012 Adaptive Sports Center Camps & Clinics can be found here.  For more information about camps and clinics, please contact Brynn O'Connell, ASC's Groups & Logistics Coordinator, at 970-349-5075 ext. 116 or email brynn@adaptivesports.org.

Colorado's largest aspen grove turning brilliant shades of color, Indian summer temperatures and a wide range of events and outdoor recreation combine to make "September Splendor in the Rockies" a month not to miss in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colo. September is an ideal time for people who love the sights, smells, sounds and feel of fall.

It is Recycled Art Week from August 8 to 12 at the Kids Summer Camp at The Studio Art School for ages 5 - 12.  Utilize unique recycled and "found" materials to create artwork worthy of giving as a gift or hanging on your own wall. Each day goes from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and costs $40 per day.  Call 349-2799 or visit crestedbuttestudio.com for more information.

In the Intro to Ortho-Bionomy on August 9, 7:00 pm at 426 White Rock Avenue, discover the amazing healing benefits of this light touch modality that works with the nervous system and physical structure of the body. Call Trudy Yaklich at 349-5307 with questions about this by donation demonstration.

Aug. 18 - 21: Gunnison Car Show, Carvin' Up Colorado, WOW and High Octane Arts & Crafts

What better place to talk cool cars than leaning under the hood of a classic car or street rod against the cool mountain backdrop of beautiful Gunnison, Colorado?  Combine that camaraderie with an arts and crafts festival and a wood carving competition across the street as well as community party to welcome new Western State College students and their parents for a weekend full of fun for all ages.

Ride in the Queen Stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Wednesday, August 24th.  The V.I.P. day for two includes V.I.P. parties, and watching the start from Gunnison, Colorado.  Then follow the International Pro cyclist Pelaton over Cottonwood Pass and Independence Pass in an official pace car.  End in Aspen, Colorado.  Lodging in Aspen and transport back to Gunnison included.  Silent Auction begins July 27, 2011 and ends August 15, 2011, 5PM.  Starting bid is $1,000.00.  All bids must be sent to gunnisonqueenstage@gmail.com.  Winner will be notified August 16, 2011, 10AM.  Good luck!  

This northwest Gunnison County burg helped build famous monuments & buildings

Visitors can experience Colorado splendor like it used to be in Marble, with a quiet, uncrowded setting amongst aspen groves, evergreen forests, 14,000-foot peaks, clear streams and comfortable, hospitable lodging. The town's notoriety and unique character also has been linked to the largest vein of pure, white marble in the world that was discovered in 1882 by surveyors looking for gold. 

Catch inaugural race's only mountain top finish & Queen Stage start

The Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley will be hosting two of the premiere stages of Colorado's inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which marks the return of professional racing to the Centennial State.  Be part of the only mountain top finish in Mt. Crested Butte, feel the adrenaline at the Queen Stage start in Gunnison, witness riders crossing the Continental Divide on Cottonwood Pass, and soak in biking culture at its best. Also watch two sprints through the hearts of historic business districts in Gunnison and Crested Butte during stage one on Aug. 23

"Cattlemen's Days Rodeo contestants are going to a new level.  Watch out Gunnison. Cattlemen's Days will host some of the world's best," said Jim Swaim, President of Cattlemen's Days.

So, why all the hype?  Let us give you the numbers:

Bulls:
6 of the top 6 in the world are coming
10 of the top 15 in the world are coming
12 of the top 20 in the world are coming

BareBack:
4 of the top 20 in the world are coming - Heith and Royce Ford!
3 of the top 6 in the mountain states are coming

Saddle Bronc:
2 of the top 20 in the world
6 of the top 6 in the mountain states are coming

Team Roping:
Top 6 in the mountain states including  2010 NFR qualifier Ty Blasingame

From the Crested Butte Music Festival:
 

Colorado native went from not reading music to The Met

brought to you by Alpine Orthopedics

When: July 19th at 5:00 PM

Where: Crested Butte Community School in Crested Butte, Colorado

Grab your friends and come join us in celebrating the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge Colorado stage race with a friendly club ride in Crested Butte sponsored by Alpine Orthopaedics.  The proposed route will be the ‘queen stage' of USA PCC club rides - including a small bit of dirt road just like the race itself on Cottonwood Pass!