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Kidz Night Out
What: Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can enjoy various activities which may include the anti-gravity center, gymnastics, rock climbing, video games, sports and more.
When: Friday, Nov. 1
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Where: Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District Field House at Edwards
Details: Cost is $20 and includes pizza, drink and supervision.
Lil’ Devil Dancers Day Camp
What: Day camp presented by members of the Eagle Valley High School Dance Team for kids ages 5 to 12
When: Saturday, Nov. 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: EVHS gym
Details: Cost is $65 per child and $10 off of each additional sibling. The day will feature dance routines, crafts, games and a performance at 2 p.m. Participants should bring a lunch, snack and a water bottle. For information call 970-404-0330.
Tots Story and Skate
What: Skating theme events for tots in conjunction with the book read at local library story hours
When: Thursdays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 19
Time: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Where: Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
Details: For kids ages 3 to 5. Costs is $60 for the entire session or $12 for drop-in (includes skate rental). Call 970-328-5277 for information.
Local Author Event
What: Presentation and book signing by local author Kathy Heicher
When: Thursday, Nov. 7
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Heicher will share stories from her book “Eagle County Characters: Historic Tales of a Colorado Mountain Valley.” Books will be available for purchase.
College & Career Readiness Night
What: Presentations regarding various college readiness topics hosted by Eagle Valley High School
When: Tuesday, Nov. 12
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Eagle Valley High School
Details: Topics will include financial aid (planning and FAFSA), navigating the admissions process, career and technical education options, best fit/right price colleges, NCAA eligibility requirements, ACT test prep services/programs, EVHS recent alumni discussion panel.
Explorers Club
What: Hands-on science club for kids in grades 3-5
When: Thursday, Nov. 14
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Holiday Bazaar
What: Christmas crafts and the Eagle Community United Methodist Church Women’s famed chicken noodle soup
When: Saturday, Nov. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Brush Creek Pavilion
Movie and discussion
What: Free showing of “Spanglish” for adults with discussion to follow.
When: Sunday, Nov. 17
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Eagle Public Library
Details: Discussion led by Jay Wallace and refreshments are planned.
Sew a Stocking
What: Opportunity to sew a stocking for a local teen in need in preparation for the holiday season.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Stockings will be decorated by teens, filled with items for teens in need and delivered to the Salvation Army in time for the holidays. Participants are asked to bring teen-friendly stocking stuffers for donation.
Winter Market and Holiday Fair
What: The popular downvalley Christmas fair returns
When: Friday, Nov. 22, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Eagle River Center at the Eagle County Fairgrounds
Details: Pet pictures with Santa, holiday music and children’s activities round out a day of shopping for unique gifts for the entire family. Admission is free.
Battle for the Bird
What: Three-on-three hockey tournament with divisions for Squirt (ages 9-10), Pee-Wee (ages 11-12) and Bantam (ages 13-14) players
When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29& 30
Time: Play begins at 8 a.m. and will be determined by the number of teams that participate
Where: Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
Details: Cost is $100 per team, with a five-person maximum. Register at http://www.wecmrd.org.
Ice Princess Party
What: Ice skating party for girls ages 5 and older
When: Sunday, Dec. 1
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
Details: Dress up as a princess and skate and twirl on ice to princess music and lights with friends. Enjoy magical snacks and make a special tree ornament to take home. Cost is $12 and includes skate rental. Call 970-328-5277 for additional information.
Christmas on Broadway
What: Downtown Eagle holiday celebration with nighttime parade
When: Saturday, Dec. 7
Time: Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m.
Details: Activities will include shop decoration contest voting, homemade chicken noodle soup booth, live entertainment and a bonfire at Eagle Town Park.
Winter Extravaganza
What: Holiday ice skating party for all ages
When: Sunday, Dec. 15
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
Details: Skate Club Vail will perform and costumed skaters will join participants on the ice. The whole family is welcome to free hot chocolate and everyone can decorate a sweet treat. Santa will be on hand for photos. Cost is $5 per person and all ages are welcome. Call 970-328-5277 for information.
Art Display
What: Soliciting local artists interested in displaying their work
Where: Gypsum Public Library
Details: Call 524-5080 for more information.
