Blood Drive
What: St. Mary’s Regional Blood Center donation mobile will visit Eagle
When: Thursday, Dec. 11
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Eagle County Building
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Details: Blood from St. Mary’s Regional Blood Center helps people across western Colorado and eastern Utah. In addition to serving St. Mary’s trauma, surgical, and cancer patients, the center provides the blood needed at most of the region’s smaller hospitals. One blood donation can help as many as four people.
Explorers Club
What: Hands on science club for elementary age kids
When: Thursday, Dec. 11
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Open to all students in kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information call 970-328-8800.
Open House at Sylvan Lake State Park
What: The staff at Sylvan Lake State Park will host a special holiday event.
When: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Sylvan Lake State Park Visitor Center at 10200 Brush Creek Road
Details: The event will include holiday arts and crafts, a skins and skulls program, treats and cocoa for all ages. As a holiday gift, the center will offer 15 percent off everything in the book store.
Home for the Holidays
What: Holiday celebration in Gypsum
When: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Park
Details: The event will include the community tree lighting, a visit from Santa and his live reindeer, carolers and more. The winners of the holiday lighting contest will be announced and the Gypsum Fire Auxiliary will be serving chili. Additionally, there will be free admission at the Gypsum Recreation Center from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information visit http://www.townofgypsum.com.
Winter Skate Extravaganza
What: A fun-filled afternoon of ice skating in a holiday atmosphere with special furry visitors and exciting figure skating performances by Skate Club Vail
When: Sunday, Dec. 14
Time:1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Eagle Ice Rink, 1700 Bull Pasture Road
Details: The $5 entry cost includes skate rental. Bring the family over for some free hot chocolate and decorate a sweet treat. Don’t forget your cameras – Santa will be on site for visits.
Movie screening
What: Free showing of “Julie and Julia” followed by discussion
When: Monday, Dec. 15
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Art in the Afternoon
What: Free arts and crafts for elementary age students
When: Wednesday, Dec. 17
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Book Bunch
What: Interactive book club for kids in fourth through sixth grades
When: Wednesday, Dec. 17
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: The featured book is “Cracker: the best dog in Vietnam” by Cynthia Kadohata.
Stories with Santa
What: Enjoy classic holiday stories and a visit from Santa
When: Sunday, Dec. 21
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work.
Where: Gypsum Public Library