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Red Canyon West High School students cut the ribbon on their new voter-approved building
GYPSUM — Approving their school, turning the dirt, cutting the ribbon — all are acts of faith by a community that believes in its students, Red Canyon West High School students said. Red Canyon West students cut the ribbon on their new building under Wednesday afternoon's brilliant sunshine. The event was brief; there was learning to be done and they were anxious to get back to class. "This building is a great gift from our community. This is an act of faith that we're doing good things.
Westin celebrates anniversary with Tequila, celebrity guests
The Westin Riverfront in Avon celebrated their tenth anniversary in a big way: with a party featuring food and drink specials, a brand-new line of tequila and several celebrity guests. The lobby and Maya were stuffed to the gills with celebrators enjoying live music from The Platonics and Billey Decker, as well as enjoying food and drinks for only $10. Among the drinks being served were margaritas with Casa Mexico Tequila, which the party served as the Colorado debut for.
Quality afterschool programs needed in rural communities across America
PwrHrs Extended Learning Conference What: Educators, funders, and policy-makers will come together to inform, inspire and empower collective action towards creating quality out-of-school opportunities for every child, every day, especially in rural communities. When: November 7-9, 2018 Where: Beaver Creek, Colorado Cost: $300 Early Bird (before Sept. 15); $350 General Admission (after Sept.
Quality afterschool programs needed in rural communities across America
PwrHrs Extended Learning Conference What: Educators, funders, and policy-makers will come together to inform, inspire and empower collective action towards creating quality out-of-school opportunities for every child, every day, especially in rural communities. When: November 7-9, 2018 Where: Beaver Creek, Colorado Cost: $300 Early Bird (before Sept. 15); $350 General Admission (after Sept.
Quality afterschool programs needed in rural communities across America
PwrHrs Extended Learning Conference What: Educators, funders, and policy-makers will come together to inform, inspire and empower collective action towards creating quality out-of-school opportunities for every child, every day, especially in rural communities. When: November 7-9, 2018 Where: Beaver Creek, Colorado Cost: $300 Early Bird (before Sept. 15); $350 General Admission (after Sept.
Quality afterschool programs needed in rural communities across America
PwrHrs Extended Learning Conference What: Educators, funders, and policy-makers will come together to inform, inspire and empower collective action towards creating quality out-of-school opportunities for every child, every day, especially in rural communities. When: November 7-9, 2018 Where: Beaver Creek, Colorado Cost: $300 Early Bird (before Sept. 15); $350 General Admission (after Sept.
Where walls came down: The early history of the Vail Dance Festival (part 1 of 2)
2017: The festival simplifies its name to Vail Dance Festival and celebrates a record year in terms of ticket sales, revenue and attendance. 2015: The Community Arts Access Program is established to provide broader access to the arts for those who might otherwise not attend due to cultural or economic reasons. 2007: Woetzel introduces UpClose series, Dancing in the Streets and Village Vignettes and Dance for $20.xx, ushering in a new era for the Vail International Dance Festival.
Eagle County Schools communications chief Tammy Schiff leaving district, heading to Jeffco
EAGLE — The school district's chief communications officer is headed for Jefferson County Schools and may need a bigger moving truck to haul all her awards. Tammy Schiff, Eagle County Schools' chief communications officer, won two more national Golden Achievement Awards this year. The National School Public Relations Association awarded Schiff two gold medals, one for the school district's Insider's Academy and another for her campaign, Reading is My Superpower.
NFL coaches highlight Vail Summer Football camp. Former Cowboys head coach Chan Gailey heads this year’s lineup
It is a non-pad, non-hitting camp based on technique work, agility drills and a better understanding of the game A certified athletic trainer will be on the field throughout the camp Video of individual 6-12th grade players will be reviewed daily with the players and coaches after practice. Information: Camp is held in two sessions, one for kids 2nd through 5th grade, and one for 6th through 12th graders.
YouthPower365’s Girl PowHER Fashion Show set for March 9
VAIL — The Vail Valley is working hard to empower young women and put them on the path to success, and a major reason for this groundswell of support is YouthPower365's Girl PowHER programming. Seven out of 10 girls feel they are "not good enough" or do not "measure up" in some way.
Vail Valley Foundation’s Girl PowHER Fashion Show event helps empower young women in Eagle County
For information, go to youthpower365.org or call 970-777-2015. VAIL — If you're going to do good, it's good to look good doing it. On Friday, March 9, YouthPower365's Girl PowHER fashion show transformed the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in Lionshead Village into a dazzling runway inspired by New York Fashion Week, with high-end looks modeled by local celebrities.
Celebrity dancers announced for 2017 Star Dancing Gala, July 18
GYPSUM — The Vail Valley is a destination for many thousands around the world, but what about the thousands of young people who grow up here? What destinations await them in their future?
Seniors land thousands in scholarships through Vail Valley Foundation program
EDWARDS — Dozens of local Class of 2017 graduates received hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to help them fund their futures. The Vail Valley Foundation's YouthPower365 annual scholarship night saw local students receive scholarships ranging from one-time $500 awards to four-year scholarships.
Girl PowHER fashion show unites pizazz, purpose and philanthropy, March 24
VAIL — Women's History Month will express its glamorous side on Friday, March 24, when the annual Girl PowHER fashion show gets under way from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Vail Marriot Mountain Resort in Lionshead Village. This year's apres-ski event will include gourmet appetizers and cocktails with a look at high-end fashions for men and women in styles from local shops Garbarini, Gorsuch, Grey Salt and Perch, all on a runway inspired by New York Fashion Week.
Why not? One more look back at the state ski meet
Welcome to state skiing, the after party. That was quite the display by the Vail Mountain School, Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley. Imagine if we had one ski program in the county? The trophy would never leave. Congratulations to VMS for the double, a feat the Huskies have never accomplished. Congratulations to the Huskies, winners of second-place trophies for both boys and girls.
‘A Tribute to Bob Fosse’ with Vail Performing Arts Academy, March 11-12
More information: Visit http://www.vpaa.org , or email Annah Scully at annah@vpaa.org . Also, signup has begun for students ages 8 to 18 for the Vail Performing Arts Academy’s summer musical, “Singing in the Rain.” In the beginning, there was Bob Fosse, and if you check out the Vail Performing Arts Academy's "Tribute to Bob Fosse," then you'll understand why. Before there was MTV — or Empty-V if you're of a certain age — there was Fosse.
Vail Performing Arts Academy presents ‘Hooray for Hollywood!’ revue, Nov. 12-13
• “When You Wish Upon a Star” • “The Way You Look Tonight” More information: For tickets, go to vilarpac.org or call 970-845-TIXS. For more about the Vilar Performing Arts Academy, go to http://www.vpaa.org .
YouthPower365’s Magic Bus seeks $73,000 in funding by Nov. 1
• 100 percent of bus riders showed growth in the seven areas of Teaching Strategies GOLD after completion of the program. YouthPower365’s two Magic Buses need to be replaced. Here’s where the fundraising effort stands so far: AVON — Several years ago, Steve and Amy Coyer decided to take a ride on the bus. Not just any bus — the Magic Bus, a mode of transportation that’s truly unlike any other.
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