Gypsum Community Cleanup
What: Town wide spring cleaning with free dumpsters for community residents
When: Saturday, May 10
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Gypsum sports complex parking lot
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Details: Ring Recycling will be on site for metal, appliance and electronics recycling. Habitat for Humanity will have a truck to take away furniture in good condition. Residents must bring an ID showing proof of residency and be prepared to unload their own trucks. Contact kdeherrera@townofgypsum.com for more information.
Rescue Rendezvous
What: Mountain Valley Horse Rescue event including a showcase of adopted and available rescue horses.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Eagle County Fairgrounds.
Details: Horse demonstrations, cowboy auction, live band, horses for adoption and a Dinner & Dirt Dance on Saturday night Bring mom to celebrate Mother’s Day! Entry is free during the day and pre-event tickets for the dinner and dirt dance are $25. Call Kristina at 970-401-3108 or visit http://www.mvhr.net
AARP Driver Safety Classes
What: AARP driver safety class for area residents age 50 and older
When: Saturday, May 10
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Glenwood Springs Library at 815 Cooper Ave.
Details: Most Colorado auto insurance companies offer discounts to those who complete the course. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for non-members for the workbook and handouts, payable to the instructor. To register call 970-384-8747 or for more information email dspgws@rof.net.
Explorers Club Science Fair
What: First ever science fare for member of the Eagle Public Library Explorers Club
When: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Kids in 3rd through 5th grades have submitted project outlines to Miss Amy at the library and up to 10 team or individual projects have been selected for display. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Eagle Outside Festival Kickoff Block Party
What: Live music pre-event party
When: Friday, May 16
Time: 4 p.m. start. Live music at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bonfire Brewing Company at 127 Second Street in Eagle
Details: Each party go’er will receive one free beer if he or she arrives by bike. For Eagle Outside Festival competitors, Firebird and Firebird la Femme packet pickup is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. at Addison Building on corner of Capitol and Sylvan Lake Road in downtown Eagle Ranch.
Eagle Outside Festival
What: Mountain bike races, trail races, equipment demos, guided rides and more
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18
Time: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Eagle Open Space Trails network and Eagle Ranch Village
Details: Eagle’s signature springtime event is back with its popular offerings including the Chromoly Chef Competition at 2 p.m. Sunday, where competitors must construct a working bike from a package of parts. For more event information and registration, visit eagleoutsidefestival.com.
Melee in the Mountains
What: 10th Mountain Dolls mix up tournament featuring teams from throughout the western United States
When: Saturday, May 17
Time: Skater check in starts at 11:30 a.m.
Championship bout at 6 p.m.
Where: Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
Details: For more information visit http://www.10thmountainrollerdolls.com
Book Bunch
What: Interactive book club for 4th through 6th grade students
When: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: The May book is “Schooled” by Gordon Korman.
After School Movie Matinee
What: Free screening of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
When: Tuesday, May 27
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Screaming Eagle Golf Tournament
What: Eagle Chamber golf tournament fund-raiser with proceeds going to the chamber’s scholarship fund
When: Friday, May 30
Time: 11 a.m. shotgun start
Where: Eagle Ranch Golf Club
Details: Entry fee is $125 for individual player, $400 for four-person teams. Fee includes golf, apres party and prizes. To register visit http://www.eaglechamber.co.
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Call 524-5080 for more information.
