
Art and writing contest
What: Teens are invited to write a short essay about their dreams and create a “dream flag” to hang in the teen area.
When: Thursday, Oct. 16
Time: 5:50 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Prizes will be award to the top three entries For more information call 970-328-8800.
Orchid Workshop
What: A workshop covering the essentials of how to care for these sometimes temperamental plants.
When: Saturday, Oct. 18
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Topics will include plant structure, water and light requirements, repotting techniques and disease control.
Colorado High School Cycling League State Championships
What: State champion mountain bike races
When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19
Where: Eagle’s Haymaker Trail
Details: This event will bring over 500 high school competitors and their families from all parts of Colorado to Eagle for the weekend.
School holiday movie matinee
What: Free showing of “The LEGO Movie” for elementary age kids
When: Monday, Oct. 20
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Book Club for Adults
What: Discussion of “A Constellation of Vital Phenomena” by Anthony Marra
When: Monday, Oct. 20
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Defensive Driving
What: Safety Group Program presented by BBB and sponsored by Pinnacol Assurance
When: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: Glenwood Springs Community Center
Details: This compelling seminar covers why employers should insist on safe-driving habits by their employees.
Ukrainian Halloween Eggs
What: Make Halloween eggs using traditional Ukrainian was -resist method.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Participants will complete an egg using the instructor’s equipment. Class size is limited to 10, ages 15 and older. Register by calling the library at 970-328-8800.
ARLINGTON & THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS
What: Tom Tudor will present a moving and informative narration about the history of Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers
When: Thursday, Oct. 23
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Tudor served as a sentinel, then relief commander, at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from February 1969 to May 1970. He is Vice President and Treasurer of the Society of the Honor Guard: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and serves on the Board of Directors. For more information, contact Robyn at 328-8800.
Haunted Barn
What: Scary fund-raiser for Eagle Valley Middle School football
When: Saturday, Oct. 25
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Brush Creek park
Details: Cost is $5 per scary visit.
SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEES
What: Free showing of the PG-13 film “Girl with the Pearl Earring”
When: Sunday, Nov. 2
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library.
Details: Join Eagle Public Library for free Sunday matinees, refreshments and post screening discussion. All movies are free and open to the public, but may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Call 524-5080 for info.
