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Explorers Club
What: Hands-on science club for kids in grades 3-5
When: Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Support Local Journalism
Where: Eagle Public Library
After School Movie
What: Free showing of “Adventures of Tintin”
When: Friday, Sept. 27
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Senior Health Fair
What: Ninth annual health fair for local senior citizens
When: Friday, Sept. 27
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Colorado Mountain College in Edwards.
Details: The Senior Health Fair focuses on the health needs of older adults with a variety of screenings such as memory, vision, hearing, balance, strength, dental, vein and blood pressure. All services are free and light refreshments will be provided.
Hopperfest
What: Fund-raiser for the Eagle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited
When: Saturday, Sept. 28
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Brush Creek Pavilion in Eagle.
Details: Dinner, activities and good cheer will be provided. For additional information, visit http://www.eaglevalleytu.org.
Oktoberfest
What: Live music, food venders and a celebration of all things German
When: Saturday, Sept. 28
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Lundgren Theater Park in Gypsum
Details: Bonfire Brewing in Eagle has concocted a special Gyptoberfest creation for the event.
Great Stampede
What: 3-mile run, 1-mile kids run/family trot
When: Sunday, Sept. 29
Time: 8:45 to 9:15 bib pick-up and same-day race registration; 9:30 a.m. race start
Where: 4Eagle Ranch
Details: A kick off to the Wild West Day celebration, the Great Stampede offers competition for the whole family. Strollers are welcome for the fun run. Times will be posted and everyone will receive a medal. Preregistration is $20 for adults or $10 for students. Race day registration is $25 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, visit http://www.wildwestday.org.
Wild West Day
What: 23rd annual western theme fund-raiser for Eagle County’s public elementary schools.
When: Sunday, Sept. 29
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 4Eagle Ranch north of Wolcott
Details: Wild West Day features games, contests, music and a huge silent auction. Lunch is available for purchase, along with a huge bake sale. Admission is $3 for kids and adults. For more information, visit http://www.wildwestday.org.
Art in the Afternoon
What: Free arts and crafts for elementary-age kids, snacks provided
When: Thursday, Oct. 3
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: For more information, call 970-328-8800.
Yoga Fest
What: Workshop weekend featuring local, regional and national teachers
When: Oct. 4-6
Time: Activities throughout the day
Where: Brush Creek Pavilion
Details: Event proceeds will benefit Girl PowHER Yoga, a program that promotes positive development and fosters a health supportive environment. To learn more, visit http://www.eagleyogafest.com.
Diamond S history tour
What: Eagle County Historical Society tour of historical sites on the Diamond S Ranch
When: Saturday, Oct. 5
Time: Tours will run every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Diamond S Ranch, located four miles east of Eagle on U.S. Highway 6.
Details: Owners at the Diamond S Ranch have allowed the historical society to plan one-time tours of the private gated community. Cost is $25. Advance reservations are required. Reservations may be made on-line through the ECHS website, eaglecountyhistoricalsociety.com. Click on the “Diamond S History Tour” link. To make a reservation by telephone, call 1-800-838-3006.
Eagle Ranch Pumpkin Patch
What: Pumpkin picking, the Haunted Barn, games, pony rides and more.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brush Creek Park
Details: Bring the whole family and find your perfect pumpkin and enjoy lots of fun activities. Children will have an option to bounce off some energy in four fantastic bouncy castles while grown-ups peruse a silent auction benefiting the Sunshine Mountain Preschool. Food, games and fun for the whole family.
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Call 524-5080 for more information.