ShowDown Town
What: The final show for the 2014 season in Eagle’s popular free summer concert series returns
When: Thursday, Aug. 21
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Town Park
Details: Presented by the town of Eagle and the Vail Valley Foundation, this week’s ShowDown Town concert will feature music by The Drunken Hearts and free kids activities.
Eagle Wild Mushroom and Wine Weekend
What: Foraging, dining and education events
When: Friday, Aug. 22 though Sunday, Aug. 25
Where: Eagle Ranch Golf Course Grille and locations around town
Details: For more information or to register for the activities visit http://www.EagleMushroomWeekend.com.
Gypsum Rec Center Fitness Expo
What: Free fitness classes, heal and wellnesss forums, booths, live music and the Red Hill Ruckus 10K
When: Saturday, Aug. 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Recreation Center
Details: Start time for the 10K is 8 a.m. For more information visit http://www.wecmrd.org/sports/race-series.
Eagle Book Club
What: Eagle Public Library hosted open book discussion for adults
When: Monday, Aug. 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Library
Details: This month’s selection is “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline.
Afterschool Movie
What: Free showing of “The Rocketeer
When: Tuesday, Aug. 26
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Puppy Plunge
What: Dogs only swimming event
When: Tuesday, Sept. 2
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Pool
Details: Cost is $5.
Wacky Wednesday Family Art
What: Literacy-based arts and crafts for the whole family
When: Wednesday, Sept. 3
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: The featured book is “Yoko’s Paper Cranes” by Rosemary Wells and the craft is oragami figures.
Vail Automotive Classic
What: Automobile, aircraft and motorcycle show
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. at the Vail Valley Jet Center
Sunday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vail Village
Details: The weekend event includes the Wheels and Wings show at the Eagle County Regional Airport on Saturday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children. For more information visit http://www.vailautomotiveclassic.com.
Minturn Cemetery Tour
What: Eagle County Historical Society will host a tour of Minturn’s Riverview Cemetery featuring the life stories of some of the community’s pioneering citizens
When: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
What: Riverview Cemetery
Details: Cost is $15 per person in advance or $20 on tour day. Advance tickets can be purchased on line at eaglecountyhistoricalsociety.com or by calling 800-838-3006. Tours are expected to fill up early.
Scott Family Fund-raiser
What: Pot-luck dinner and music to benefit the Scott family, local ranchers who suffered a devastating cattle loss last winter.
When: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: 4Eagle Ranch
Details: A suggested donation is $20 and a pot luck dish for adults, $10 for seniors and children.
MakerSpace Monday
What: Materials provided include LEGOs, robotics, knitting, jewelry and more, participants provide the creativity.
When: Monday, Sept. 8
Time: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: For more information contact the library at 970-524-5080.
Explorer’s Club
What: Hands on science club for elementary age students
When: Thursday, Sept. 11
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: First session for the new school year will feature LEGO engineering.
Art in the Afternoon
What: Free arts and crafts for elementary age kids
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Call 524-5080 for info.
