DishAspen Restaurant Thanksgiving Menu-Aspen Dining Specials

November 20, 2007

Looking to make a last minute decision for Thanksgiving Dinner in Aspen, Colorado? Your in luck! DishAspen Restaurant will be serving up a full menu plus a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Special menu includes:

$29 adults $17 kids 15 and under
Please call 925-7119 for questions or reservations.

Early Winter Specials:

DishAspen is offering 25% off the entire menu including beverage selections, NOW through December 13, 2007

Try the bar menu - nothing over $16

Enjoy!

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Challenge Aspen Winter Calendar 2007/08

November 17, 2007

The Challenge Aspen program offers a schedule of adaptive ski and snowboard programs making snow sports more accessible to everyone. Programs cater to novice and advanced participants. PSIA Certified Instructors ensure that safety is a priority and take pride in the quality of the Challenge Aspen ski & snowboard series.

For The Complete Schedule - Read more

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Aspen Parks and Recreation Holiday Schedule and News

November 17, 2007

Thanksgiving Fitness and Fun!
Enjoy a guiltless Thanksgiving by joining the Aspen Recreation Center in a Trim and Spin Thanksgiving Day! The Aspen Recreation Center will be open Thanksgiving morning from 8:00am to 12:00pm for friends and family to enjoy swimming, ice skating, and working out before your Thanksgiving Feast. From 8:30am to 9:30am participate in a Spin and Abs class to pre-burn Thanksgiving dinner, take a lap around the ice skating rink, or get in a quick swim before the days festivities begin. Enjoy the wide array of amenities the Aspen Recreation Center has to offer no matter what the weather forecast looks like today, tomorrow, or next week.

Bring a Friend for Free!
The Aspen Recreation Department would like to offer Aspen Recreation FUN Pass Holders the opportunity to bring one friend for free every Friday from November 9th through December 14th. Pass holders and a friend can enjoy use of the Aspen Recreation Center and Red Brick Recreation Center amenities including; indoor rock climbing, swimming, fitness classes, ice skating, yoga and much more!

Not a Recreation FUN Pass Holder? Consider purchasing a fun pass before December 14th to receive these amazing discounts! 25% Off an Annual Pass; 15% Off a 6 Month Pass; 10% Off a 20 Punch Pass. Fun pass members get access to; the Aspen Recreation Center, Red Brick Recreation Center, Aspen Ice Garden, and Aspen Tennis Courts. Facility amenities include; swimming, ice skating, tennis court use, cardio and weight rooms, fitness classes, playhouse, indoor climbing and much more.

Save the Dates
The Aspen Recreation Department hosts many special events throughout the year. Here is a brief glimpse of what you can see this winter:

Thanksgiving Day Fun – Thursday, November 22nd – 8am-12pm at ARC

Holiday Open House/Santa – Saturday, December 15th – 3-5pm at ARC

New Year’s Eve Party – Monday, December 31st – 7pm-1am at ARC

Highlands Uphill – Saturday, January 5th – 6:45am Start – Aspen Highlands

Owl Creek Chase – Saturday, February 9th – 9am Start – Nordic Center

America’s Uphill – Saturday, March 15th – 7am Start – Aspen Mountain

FREE Sledding
The Aspen Recreation Center offers FREE sledding and FREE sled rental 7 days a week from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Sleds can be rented at the Aspen Recreation Center front desk and used on the famous “Whoa Nelly” Sledding Hill behind the facility.

For complete information about the many fun things to do at the Aspen Recreation Center and Department please call 970-544-4100 or visit www.aspenrecreation.com

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Red Brick Council for the Arts-Aspen Colorado

November 14, 2007

1st Annual Art Scholarship

The Red Brick Council for the Arts is excited to announce it’s first annual art scholarship. The scholarship will be given to a senior graduating from the Aspen, Snowmass, or Woody Creek Area. This program was developed to show support for art education.

Workshops - Gifts to Make & Give

Be inspired and creative Give a gift from the heart

November 17:

December 1:
Glass Making w/ Obsidian Workshop
Tree ornaments, paper weights and more. Discover this amazing art
10am-1pm
$50

December 1:
Gingerbread Houses w/ Kat Parkins
Design and decorate a gingerbread house with family and friends.
9am-4pm

Class size limited
To Register call 429-2777

Holiday Art Bargain Bin
Artist clear out their inventory and you save!

Friday, December 7th: 10am to 7pm

Saturday, December 8th: 10am to Noon

November Gallery Exhibit: “In Liew of Cake” Eclectic, Artistic Flavors

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Challenge Aspen Uphill Race and Walk-Up-Athon

November 14, 2007

12TH ANNUAL “ONE FROM THE HEART”
UPHILL RACE AND WALK-UP-ATHON, MARCH 1, 2008
BENEFITS CHALLENGE ASPEN AND THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IMMUNODEFICIENCY PROGRAM
OF DENVER (CHIP)
Honoring Chris Bove, Friend of Challenge Aspen

ASPEN, Colorado - Challenge Aspen and The Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program of Denver (CHIP) will be beneficiaries of the 12th Annual “One From The Heart Charity Uphill Race and Walk-Up-Athon” on Buttermilk Mountain, on Saturday, March 1, 2008. This exciting uphill event climbs 1800 feet vertical gain up Buttermilk Mountain and it will begin at 7am. This year, the race is dedicated to the memory of Chris Bove, a well-loved friend, ski instructor and strong supporter of Challenge Aspen. 100% of the proceeds of the event go directly to both charities.

Race and walk pre-registration fee is $35.00 ($40.00 on Race Day) and all participants will receive schwag bags and other surprises. Race participants may use snowshoes, telemark skis, skinny skis or heavy metal (stabilizers are for non-race class). Registration begins at Buttermilk Mountain on SATURDAY, MARCH 1, at 7:00am, and the race begins at 7:30am. Pre-registration at UTE Mountaineer begins early February. Post race giveaways and celebrations will take place at The Cliffhouse.

“One From The Heart” has raised over $49,000.00 over the last 11 years, thanks to the support of enthusiastic participants, volunteers, the Aspen Skiing Company, Orthopaedic Associates of Aspen & Glenwood, Mezzaluna, Redfeather Snowshoes and Ralph Lauren Polo.

About Challenge Aspen:
Since 1995, Challenge Aspen has provided adaptive recreational and cultural opportunities to thousands of individuals with disabilities from around the world. Based in Snowmass, Colorado, Challenge Aspen is an internationally established charitable organization. As a leader and innovator offering participants’ safe, expert instruction and the best competitive ski-racing and educational programs available in the world, Challenge Aspen also provides outstanding summer therapeutic art and drama camps to children with physical and cognitive disabilities. In addition, Challenge Aspen creates adaptive wilderness experiences and internationally recognized elite race training for Veterans with disabilities. Critical partnerships with sponsors like Aspen Ski Co. combined with the generous support of the Founders’ Circle, National Council members and annual fund raisers, provide the funding necessary for Challenge Aspen to empower all participants through its outdoor and cultural experiences, regardless of financial status. For more information visit www.challengeaspen.org

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