2011 24th Season Dates As the magical 23rd season of the Vail Valley Music Festival is behind us, we now focus our attention on the year 2011 and what promises to be a season filled with grandeur, excitement, and new experiences. Although the programming for 2011 is not fully finished, and there are still a couple more dates to be added, Bravo! does have the orchestral series, chamber music, and soiree dates scheduled.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra - June 29 - July 6

The Philadelphia Orchestra - July 8 - July 16

New York Philharmonic - July 22 - July 29

Chamber Music (location TBA) - July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2

Soiree I - Monday, July 11 (TBA)

Soiree II - Wednesday, July 20 (TBA)

Soiree III - Monday, July 25 (TBA)

Soiree IV - Sunday, July 31 (TBA)

*All times and locations are subject to change.

Bravo! welcomes Anne-Marie McDermott, the new Artistic Director of the Vail Valley Music Festival. With more than 50 concerti in her repertoire, Anne-Marie has performed with many leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and many more. Ms. McDermott is a consummate artist who balances a versatile career as a soloist and a collaborator. She performs over 100 concerts a year in a combination of solo recitals, concerti, and chamber music. Bravo! is extremely happy to welcome Anne-Marie McDermott to the Bravo! family.

Bravo! receives 2nd place in Vail Daily's "Best of." The Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival received second place in the Vail Daily's annual "Best of the Vail Valley" for "Best" Summer Festival. We couldn't have done this without all of your support! Thank you.

For more information, contact www.vailmusicfest.org

Here in the Vail valley, it seems with the changing seasons we are aware of those closets, garages and basements that are stuffed full of belongings and how much we could use that space for better use. For those who have downsized you home or live in apartments or condos, we offer the perfect solution to keeping your items safe and secure, easily accessible and allowing you more room in your living space.

Even businesses have often found that they are running out of office and warehouse space for their ongoing or out of season inventory and that our units offer an ideal solution for their company needs.

Gateway Self Storage has been in the valley for over 16 years. Not only do we offer large, affordable storage units, but it gives you many more square feet of useable space in your home. Think of how nice it will be to have that space once those items are cleared out and put into storage.

There are no stairs, gates or loading docks to our units, and all are drive up and accessible by you 24 hours a day. So it has never been easier to set your own schedule for visiting and managing your storage unit.

Many people use our units to store their out of season sports equipment. There is ample room for large items such as your kayaks, bikes, and even boats and ATV’s plus lots more room to allow you to store clothing, furniture and other belongings.

Smart business owners have discovered that our storage units are the perfect solution to store their inventory. If your business is growing but you don’t have the ability to purchase or rent an entire building, our large storage units will hold a wide variety of your merchandise which you can access at any time of the day or night.

Finally, another unique feature we offer is to be able to customize our units to make them extra long, for those customers who wish to store large items such as vehicles, boats or for businesses what want to store extra large amounts of inventory.

Please visit our website at www.gatewaystoragecolorado.com for information about facility. See our special offer coupons to save even more money. Or call our office at 970-328-8008 and our friendly manager can let you know about our monthly specials and help you make the best size choice for your needs.

We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers very soon!

The Vail Automotive Classic will hold its first annual Wheels and Wings Show September 11-12, 2010. Featuring vintage and classic cars, airplanes and motorcycles, the show is open to spectators from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Vail Valley Jet Center. Cars will also be displayed on Sunday, September 12 in Vail Village starting at 9 am. “This is our first year and we’re tremendously excited to have so many amazing vehicles converge in our valley.” said organizer and Director Doug Landin. “We already have over 60 cars and over 20 airplanes pre-registered, and anticipate far more by the day of the show so this should be a really great display.”

Cars will be displayed across seven basic categories, including Classics, Street Rods, European Sports, Muscle Cars, Customs, Super Cars, and Vintage Motorcycles. According to Director of Operations Julie Miller, the car show features over 100 cars, including a 1920’s classic Auburn speedster, a Ford GT 40, a full range of Ferraris both old and new, a Delorean, and at least 17 Cobras. On the more unique end of the spectrum, there will be an Aerial Atom II – a rare, open framed street legal race car. Classic

motorcycles will be displayed as well.

Miller confirmed that airplanes displayed will include a Sailplane, a WWII fighter, and a large G5 corporate jet. Airplanes will be flying in during the event as part of the “fly-in” component of the show. Several modern airplanes will also be open for touring by the public.

“We have a very eclectic collection of cars registered so far,” said Miller. “Those wishing to display their vehicle can register online at our website (www.vailautomotiveclassic.com) and bring it to the Vail Valley Jet Center early on September 11, 2010.” Pre-registration online is $30 through September 6, and $40 on the day of the show. Owners with multiple vehicles can register each additional car at $15 each after the first car is registered.

The day will end with participants and sponsors taking a Mountain Cruise along Highway 6 from the Vail Valley Jet Center to Restaurant Avondale at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa.

Participants and sponsors will enjoy a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Lions’ Club from 7:30 – 11:30 on Saturday. The breakfast will also be available to the public when the spectator gates open at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday’s event at the Vail Valley Jet Center Center is open to the public 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and costs $5 for adults. The event is free for kids under the age of 12. At 3:00 p.m., participants will be given awards for the best in each class as well as the best in show.

Sunday’s show of cars will take place throughout the cobblestone streets of Vail Village. “We are truly looking forward to hosting some world class cars in our own world class resort.” noted Landin “I can’t think of a more beautiful place for this kind of show than Vail, and our friends can enjoy the Vail Farmer’s Market and Oktoberfest in Lionshead at the same time.”

Food will be available at the event from The Dusty Boot and Fly Away Catering by Joe Keegan. It is an alcohol free event, and attendees are asked to leave their pets at home.

Co-founder and organizer Don Welch thanked generous sponsors that include The Vail Valley Jet Center, the Vail Mountaineer, the Vail Daily, Plum TV, the Vail Valley Medical Center, The Busted Knuckle Garage, Wells Fargo, KZYR and the Valley radio stations, Vail Honeywagon, Liberty Skis, KTC Consulting LLC, Land Rover Roaring Fork, Matco Tools, Meadow Creek Tire, Big Steve’s Towing & Recovery, The Town of Gypsum, Carquest Auto Parts, TV8, Mistral-Avalon Vail and Beaver Creek, Echo Vail Resorts, and the Vail Chamber & Business Association.

Several hotels and resorts are offering special discounts on lodging in the Vail Valley, including the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at the base of Beaver Creek, the AmericInn and Holiday Inn Express in Eagle, and Tivoli Lodge in Vail.

The Vail Automotive Classic’s First Wheels and Wings Show this September 11-12, 2010. For more information, call (970) 376-1299 or visit www.vailautomotiveclassic.com .

Active Energies Solar, a Minturn-based solar design and installation company, is launching a community-based discount program for the month of September 2010. Through the promotion, Active Energies will encourage the installation of new solar energy systems throughout the community by offering discounts on all newly contracted systems and FREE systems for local families or organizations in need of reduced energy bills.

In describing the mission, Megan Gilman, the company’s President said, “Active Energies has always maintained strong ties to the community through volunteering, non-profit work, and other donations. We hope this limited-time program will allow Eagle County home and business owners to install solar in a year that was otherwise difficult for a lot of people. All you have to do is find one more person to install solar and you’ll begin saving money on the cost of your system and theirs. The more people who install systems, the larger the discount we provide for everyone. For every five systems that are contracted this month, we are going to install a FREE system within the community.”

From September 1 through October 1, 2010, Active Energies will provide free consultations and proposals, as usual. Solar experts identify the best location and size for a system and provide a clear proposal showing project pricing and available rebates and incentives. The difference is, all home and business owners within Eagle County who contract a new system within the month will be recorded. Once just two systems are installed, the purchaser of each system starts saving money, first 5% each, up to 10% when more systems are installed. In addition to the Active Energies discount, Gilman notes that costs for solar equipment and installation are at an all-time low, making systems more affordable than ever. Gilman described, “Solar is a reality for many more people than it used to be, due to recent decreases in costs and excellent local and federal incentives.”

In addition to saving money on a personal system, Active Energies is also going to install one system completely free for every five systems they install during the program. Applications for free systems will be available October 1 at www.activeenergies.com. Applicants demonstrating a financial need to reduce energy costs within the local community will be reviewed by an independent, volunteer panel with representatives from local non-profits and businesses. Winners of free systems will be announced at a fall event.

“We truly are a local company, so we would be thrilled to see this concept take off. Help the community. Help yourself. We think it’s perfect.” added Gilman.

Active Energies will host a Launch Party for the new program with free drinks and appetizers at their offices at 102a Main Street in Minturn on Friday, September 10 from 5pm-7pm. Additional information can be obtained by calling 970-306-4233 or emailing jason@activeenergies.com

Second quarter construction activity in Vail is showing signs of growth compared to the previous year, according to figures released by the Community Development Department. Building valuation totaled $27 million during April, May and June this year, compared to $16.3 million during the same period in 2009, a 65 percent increase. For the first six months of the year, building valuation totaled $33.5 million this year, compared to $21 million a year ago. Vail’s record year for valuation was $497 million in 2007.

Community Development Director George Ruther says the activity can mostly be attributed to commercial tenant finishes at Solaris, numerous moderately-sized residential remodel projects and several new home starts. There were 214 building permits issued during the second quarter this year, down slightly from the 253 permits issued during the second quarter of 2009. For the first six months of the year, there were 317 permits issued compared to 377 for the same period in 2009.

The department has received a total of 292 design review and planning applications in 2010 year to date. This figure represents a 14 percent increase in applications over the same period in 2009 when the department received 256 applications. Ruther says development review applications are a leading indicator of the number of building permit applications expected in the future.

Construction fees collected during the second quarter totaled $700,401, compared to $493,179 the previous year. That brings total collections for the first half of the year to $909,333, up 45 percent compared to the $624,012 during the same period last year.

The number of building inspections totaled 829 during the second quarter this year, compared to 693 the previous year. For the first half of the year, there were 1,285 inspections, up slightly from the 1,192 inspections during the first half of 2009.

Ruther says the department is continuing to actively work on overseeing the completion of the building inspection process at the Four Seasons Resort and an increasing number of development review applications. For details, contact Ruther at 970-479-2145.

Have you ever passed by some of Vail’s spectacular homes and wondered what they look like inside? Indulge your curiosity and support Vail Mountain School’s efforts to raise funds for need-based tuition assistance at the school’s 39th Annual Home Tour.

265 Beaver Dam Road is one of seven homes on this year’s Tour. This mountain retreat is one of the first homes built in Vail in 1969. Adjacent to a series of ponds naturally fed by run-off from the slopes of Vail Mountain, this rare property is home to some incredible views of the Gore Range and the ski resort. In addition to the tour of homes, guests will also enjoy luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, the ever-famous Gourmet Pantry, and a raffle with incredible prizes.

All proceeds from the Home Tour benefit need-based tuition assistance for Eagle and Summit County students at Vail Mountain School. For tickets and more information on the Home Tour, please visit www.vms.edu/hometour

Let’s face it.  Tape backups are not exciting, and typically, we only think about our backups when problems arise.

But tape backups can be a safeguard for your business.  We rely on information that is stored on computers, however, we cannot rely 100 percent on computers or, for that matter, people.  Luckily, we can help protect information we create on computers by backing up.  If you backup your files daily, you need the confidence that what was backed up can be restored.

A common scenario:  One day, reality sets in.  The boy–genius at the office, who never does anything wrong, deletes the QuickBooks “company” file by mistake.  This file contains all your financial information - payroll, invoices, quotes, etc.  Right about now, deep inside, that panic feeling begins to kick in.  You know what I’m talking about.

You announce to your office, in a very confident voice, that you will restore from the tape backup system.  Then a thought passes your mind, “Wow, I don’t think we have ever tried to restore a single file off this system.”  You make a call to your computer expert to get some help.  Twenty minutes pass by, and you get the call.

“Do you have another tape?”  This is not what you wanted to hear and is never a good sign.  You find another tape and put that one in your tape drive.  Ten minutes later you receive a call informing you that there is nothing on that tape, either.

Things to do:

  *View your backup log on a daily basis – you can also setup your backup software to e-mail you the log.

  *Periodically, test restoring your most important files to be certain that you are backing up your files and that you can restore them.  This needs to be done very carefully - you don’t want to replace a production file with an older version of this file from back up.

  *As the years go by, you may add new programs to your systems.  As you add programs to your systems, additional files may now need to be backed up.  Are you backing up these files, as well?

  *Take your backups off-site.  What if your business or the business next door has a fire?  You want to make sure you have a recent backup of all your data and software off-site.

  *Clean your tape drive.  What’s that blinking amber light next to “clean” on the tape drive?  If you have a tape drive and it has a “clean” indicator light, the tape drive will tell you when it needs cleaning.  Many times, tape drives have an indicator light that prompts you to clean the drive.

  *When media errors are written to your backup log, first clean your tape drive.  If you always get a media error on a particular day, replace the tape that was in the drive.

  *Make sure you have the correct backup strategy in place for your business.

Wade Johnson is the owner of Johnson Technologies.  Wade can be reached at (970) 376-1116

For the past 39 years, Vail Mountain School has been opening doors to homes, providing opportunities for education in the Vail Valley. This year, the school’s annual Home Tour will take place on Sunday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will feature seven of Vail’s finest homes, a luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, a gourmet bake sale, and a raffle with some incredible prizes. Over 300 Vail Mountain School volunteers (parents, teachers, students, and friends of the school) will be on hand at the event to usher approximately 600 visitors through the homes. 100% of the proceeds benefit the school’s need-based financial aid fund, providing the unique opportunity for boys and girls in grades K-12 to attend Eagle and Summit County’s independent school. Founded in 1962, Vail Mountain School’s mission is to “prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to thrive in a collegiate setting and beyond with the life-long purpose of active participation in global citizenship.”

Head of School Peter Abuisi comments, “Since the Home Tour’s inauguration nearly four decades ago, the notion of tuition financial aid has evolved to provide scholarships for a significant percent of the school’s enrollment, and our tour of homes is anticipated each September by visitors to Vail and locals alike.”

The homes on this year’s Tour include two prime units in the new Solaris Residences; a 3,600 square foot penthouse in the new Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail; one of the first homes built in Vail in 1962; a traditional ski “lodge” on Beaver Dam Road; a home that was recently “lifted” to provide an addition below; and the “marquee” home of the Tour, a magnificent 8,000 square foot European-inspired ski retreat, complete with an indoor pool and ski chalet off the Born Free ski run.

VMS parent and Home Tour Chair Mike Connolly comments, “I’m always struck by how gracious the homeowners are to welcome our guests. It’s a big commitment, and we’re always very grateful.”

All of the homes are described in depth with photographs that allude to the beauty of each residence in the school’s Home Tour Magazine, which can be found in racks throughout Eagle and Summit Counties and select locations on the Front Range.

Tickets to the Home Tour include a delicious Luncheon at the school prepared by Larkspur Restaurant and served by 5^th grade students. Students of all ages provide musical entertainment throughout the Luncheon, and guests are encouraged to ask the children questions about the Tour, their school, and the unique experience of growing up in mountain communities.

The Tour’s traditional “Gourmet Pantry” is open to the public from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  in the school’s Common, offering prepared appetizers, dinners, and desserts from some of the Valley’s finest cooks. Guest Chef Zak Stone from the French Press provides cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

New this year, Vail Mountain School Home Tour Magazine sponsors and advertisers will provide information and free “swag” in a trade show format at the school.

Vail Mountain School students will be selling raffle tickets prior to and on the day of the Home Tour. This year’s raffle will offer over $10,500 in prizes, including: a $4,500 Gorsuch Ltd. shopping spree; beautiful earrings from Betteridge Jewelers; ski, spa, and entertainment packages; and a luxury getaway to any Rock Resorts property. Raffle tickets cost $6 each or $30 for six tickets. A full description of the raffle prizes can be found on the inside back cover of the Home Tour Magazine.

All proceeds from ticket sales, The Gourmet Pantry, the Home Tour Magazine, and the Scholarship Raffle benefit Vail Mountain School’s financial aid fund.  In the 2010-11 school year, 35% of the student body will receive over $1 million in need-based tuition assistance.

Connolly comments, “The popularity of the Home Tour comes from what it’s trying to accomplish. Over 1/3 of the children at VMS receive financial aid. The funds raised help the school broaden its population and help families whose children might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.”

Tickets for the Tour are $45 in advance and $50 on the day of the Tour, and include the tour of homes, lunch by Larkspur, and complimentary parking and transportation. To purchase tickets and learn more about senior citizen and group discounts, visit www.vms.edu/hometour or call 477-7169.

Founded in 1962, Vail Mountain School is Eagle and Summit Country’s oldest and only independent, college preparatory school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, VMS has been serving boys and girls in our mountain community for 48 years. The school’s curriculum is enhanced by fine art, music, performing arts, and athletic programs, as well as an all-school ski program and age-appropriate backcountry options for all grades. Headmaster Peter Abuisi has led the school since 1978.

For the past 39 years, Vail Mountain School has been opening doors to homes, providing opportunities for education in the Vail Valley. This year, the school’s annual Home Tour will take place on Sunday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will feature seven of Vail’s finest homes, a luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, a gourmet bake sale, and a raffle with some incredible prizes. Over 300 Vail Mountain School volunteers (parents, teachers, students, and friends of the school) will be on hand at the event to usher approximately 600 visitors through the homes. 100% of the proceeds benefit the school’s need-based financial aid fund, providing the unique opportunity for boys and girls in grades K-12 to attend Eagle and Summit County’s independent school. Founded in 1962, Vail Mountain School’s mission is to “prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to thrive in a collegiate setting and beyond with the life-long purpose of active participation in global citizenship.”

Head of School Peter Abuisi comments, “Since the Home Tour’s inauguration nearly four decades ago, the notion of tuition financial aid has evolved to provide scholarships for a significant percent of the school’s enrollment, and our tour of homes is anticipated each September by visitors to Vail and locals alike.”

The homes on this year’s Tour include two prime units in the new Solaris Residences; a 3,600 square foot penthouse in the new Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail; one of the first homes built in Vail in 1962; a traditional ski “lodge” on Beaver Dam Road; a home that was recently “lifted” to provide an addition below; and the “marquee” home of the Tour, a magnificent 8,000 square foot European-inspired ski retreat, complete with an indoor pool and ski chalet off the Born Free ski run.

VMS parent and Home Tour Chair Mike Connolly comments, “I’m always struck by how gracious the homeowners are to welcome our guests. It’s a big commitment, and we’re always very grateful.”

All of the homes are described in depth with photographs that allude to the beauty of each residence in the school’s Home Tour Magazine, which can be found in racks throughout Eagle and Summit Counties and select locations on the Front Range.

Tickets to the Home Tour include a delicious Luncheon at the school prepared by Larkspur Restaurant and served by 5^th grade students. Students of all ages provide musical entertainment throughout the Luncheon, and guests are encouraged to ask the children questions about the Tour, their school, and the unique experience of growing up in mountain communities.

The Tour’s traditional “Gourmet Pantry” is open to the public from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  in the school’s Common, offering prepared appetizers, dinners, and desserts from some of the Valley’s finest cooks. Guest Chef Zak Stone from the French Press provides cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

New this year, Vail Mountain School Home Tour Magazine sponsors and advertisers will provide information and free “swag” in a trade show format at the school.

Vail Mountain School students will be selling raffle tickets prior to and on the day of the Home Tour. This year’s raffle will offer over $10,500 in prizes, including: a $4,500 Gorsuch Ltd. shopping spree; beautiful earrings from Betteridge Jewelers; ski, spa, and entertainment packages; and a luxury getaway to any Rock Resorts property. Raffle tickets cost $6 each or $30 for six tickets. A full description of the raffle prizes can be found on the inside back cover of the Home Tour Magazine.

All proceeds from ticket sales, The Gourmet Pantry, the Home Tour Magazine, and the Scholarship Raffle benefit Vail Mountain School’s financial aid fund.  In the 2010-11 school year, 35% of the student body will receive over $1 million in need-based tuition assistance.

Connolly comments, “The popularity of the Home Tour comes from what it’s trying to accomplish. Over 1/3 of the children at VMS receive financial aid. The funds raised help the school broaden its population and help families whose children might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.”

Tickets for the Tour are $45 in advance and $50 on the day of the Tour, and include the tour of homes, lunch by Larkspur, and complimentary parking and transportation. To purchase tickets and learn more about senior citizen and group discounts, visit www.vms.edu/hometour or call 477-7169.

Founded in 1962, Vail Mountain School is Eagle and Summit Country’s oldest and only independent, college preparatory school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, VMS has been serving boys and girls in our mountain community for 48 years. The school’s curriculum is enhanced by fine art, music, performing arts, and athletic programs, as well as an all-school ski program and age-appropriate backcountry options for all grades. Headmaster Peter Abuisi has led the school since 1978.

Registration for Learn to Skate; Freestyle Jumps and Spins and Mini Mite and Mite Hockey programs at Dobson Ice Arena is underway offering skaters ages four and older an opportunity to learn the sport or enhance their skating skills. New this year, the Vail Recreation District (VRD) also will offer a Saturday morning Learn to Skate Basic Skills program for parents and children, as well as a Turns and Edges Class on Friday mornings.

Learn to Skate Sessions: Sept. 15 to Oct. 13, Oct. 20 to Nov. 17, Jan. 5 to Feb. 2, Feb. 9 to March 9 and March 16 to April 13 The Learn to Skate program is perfect for children ages four and older who are interested in learning the basics of either figure or ice hockey skating. Month-long sessions will begin Sept. 15 and take place from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost is $75 per session.

Jr. Prep, Jumps and Spins Sessions: Sept. 13 to Oct. 11, Oct. 18 to Nov. 15, Jan. 3-31, Feb. 7 to March 7 and March 14 to April 11 An extension of the Learn to Skate program, classes teach advanced tricks and skills to help take participant's skating to the next level. Skaters ages six and older must pass the basic level 5 to participate. This class offers participants 30 minutes of instruction followed by 60 minutes of freestyle skating. Month-long sessions begin Sept. 13 and will take place from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. on Mondays. Cost is $100 per session.

NEW! Learn to Skate Basic Skills: Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 Perfect for families who want to learn together, the new Learn to Skate Basic Skills program will take place Saturday Mornings beginning Sept. 18 and offer a power class at 9 a.m., youth learn to skate from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and an adult learn to skate at 11:30 a.m. The program will allow parents and youth to skate together. Cost is $75 per participant for the month-long session.

NEW! Turns and Edge Class: Sept. 17 to Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 to Dec. 12 Turns and Edge Class will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Fridays and offer aspiring figure skaters an opportunity to refine their turns and edging by learning more complex moves of figure skating. All skill levels welcome and cost is $100 per session.

VRD Mini Mite and Mite Hockey Sessions: Oct. 5 to Dec. 19 and Jan. 4 to March 1 Children who participate in the Mini Mite and Mite youth hockey programs will learn the fundamentals of ice hockey through fun and educational instruction and competition. Both groups practice from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Mini Mite sessions, for ages five to six, also take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays followed by Mite sessions, for ages seven to eight, which will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Two weekends out of the season will include scheduled games at the Eagle Ice Rink. Equipment rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Costs are $150 for one session or $250 for both sessions. Pre-register for both sessions and also receive an additional $50 discount, compliments of the Vail Eagle Hockey Association.

In addition to classes, Dobson Ice Arena also offers adult ice hockey leagues, adult broomball league, public skating, stick and puck sessions and events. For more information or to register, visit www.vailrec.com or call 970-479-2271.

One Track Mind in Lionshead Village is pleased to host a longboard demo this weekend sponsored by Never Summer.  Stop by One Track Mind Friday, August 27th-Sunday August 29th to sample an assortment of top of the line boards from Never Summer including the Eclipse, Swift, Concept, Norad, and Hiest.  And don’t miss out on the raffle on Saturday at 3pm with swag and sunglass giveaways.

For more information, please contact One Track Mind at 970-476-1397 or follow on Facebook.

Gourmet on Gore, an open-air tasting of wine, beer and spirits and the finest food in the Vail Valley, is being honored by the Town of Vail with the second Sustainable Special Event Award for outstanding efforts to host an environmentally conscious event. The award is part of the Town of Vail’s new “Celebrate Green!” program that requires all event producers to complete a points-based checklist to ensure compliance with a minimum number of sustainable practices, but additional points are awarded to those who go above and beyond to reduce waste, encourage public transportation and reduce their carbon footprint. The award, which includes a reduction up to $250 in Town of Vail permitting fees and event signage that announces the achievement, is presented to events that exceed the minimum Celebrate Green! requirements by the greatest margin and that imaginatively implement measures to showcase the event as a model of environmental awareness and sustainability.

Gourmet on Gore is being recognized for outstanding effort in implementing sustainable practices at their event in 2009. The Town of Vail issued 96 special event permits in 2009 and only awarded two of those events with the Sustainable Special Event Award: Gourmet on Gore and Teva Mountain Games. The Town of Vail has developed the “Celebrate Green!” program as a means of encouraging all event producers to implement as many sustainable practices as possible and to provide recognition for those who have made the greatest effort to produce an environmentally conscientious event.

In 2009, Gourmet on Gore took steps to make the event sustainable, going above and beyond the guidelines outlined by the town for the event. Gourmet on Gore used reusable and recyclable supplies such as corn-based serving items and reusable glassware in order to diminish their effect on the environment. They also offered an ECO Partner award to vendors that best adhered to the green guidelines. Winners of the ECO Partner award were presented with a Green Leaf Certificate, a plaque of recognition that was distributed to those vendors who went, “above and beyond.” Greg Schwartz of Highline Sports and Entertainment, the event’s producer, said that the vendors who sold locally grown goods, as well as those who used recycled products were given the award. Nine out of the 20 vendors were recognized. Schwartz is “incredibly happy to help with the green efforts, and hopes that the project will get bigger and stronger as the years go on.” Schwartz’s hope is that people will take the initiative to put recyclables in the proper receptacles, but until they do, “it is not a glamorous job, but we will continue to sort through the trash.”

The 2010 Gourmet on Gore will be taking place Sept. 4 and 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Vail Village. For details, call 970-476-6796, ext. 111 or visit www.gourmetongore.com.

The Town of Vail and the Commission on Special Events thank all of the event producers for helping to do their part to preserve Vail’s environment.

For more information or questions, call Kristen Bertuglia, Town of Vail environmental sustainability coordinator at 970-477-3445 or Sybill Navas, Town of Vail special events coordinator, 970-479-3551.

Colorado is known for its outstanding selection of microbrews and Chef Richard Bailey is known for his focus on local, organic foods that deliver a global appeal.  On Labor Day weekend (Friday, August 3) these two come together for an event in a fun atmosphere of tasting stations on the best deck in Vail.  The Fitz Lounge will play host and the cost is $45 per person.

“Wine pairings are so much more common but Colorado microbrews offer some terrific complex flavors that are excellent when compared with certain foods,” says Chef Richard A. Bailey of Lord Gore Restaurant and The Fitz Lounge, both located at Manor Vail Lodge in Golden Peak in Vail.

The event kicks off with Colorado Native Beer paired with Lamb Chops with roasted pepper-tomato vinaigrette, then continues with Blue Moon paired with coriander seared ahi tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes and stir fried vegetables.  The event then offers Boulder Single Track paired with jerk pork and mango salsa, followed by Mamas Little Yella Pils paired with rabbit rillet, pickled onions, cornichones and garlic crostinis.  Finally, New Belgium Abbey Ale will be paired with Chocolate covered bacon.

Chef Richard A. Bailey is a Sonoma, Calif., native who has earned his culinary chops in resort towns around the country, including Napa Valley, Sonoma and Sausalito, Calif., Nantucket, Mass., and now Vail.

Tickets for the event can be purchased by calling Manor Vail at 970-476-4959.

Eagle Valley Accounting is offering free cost comparisons of credit card processing costs & free credit card processing for new credit card accounts for 60 days. 

Eagle Valley Accounting has been providing accounting services to local business since 1997.  If you are looking for a company to handle the day-to-day financial aspects of your business, please contact Beth Reily at 970-748-0533 or http://www.eaglevalleyaccounting.com/ to discuss your accounting needs. 

Children are going back to school and temperatures are cooling off, but activities available in the Vail Valley remain plentiful through the summer and fall with the Vail Recreation District (VRD). In addition to the year-round opportunities for sports enthusiasts to participate in, such as ice hockey at the Dobson Ice Arena or  flag football, volleyball and soccer, some programs, like the weekly Photo Safaris, backcountry hikes, golf and gymnastics will be in full swing through the summer and into the fall.

The Photo Safaris, organized by the VRD's Vail Nature Center, are taking place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on  Mondays through Sept. 6. Led by local Master Photographer Dennis Jones, the Safaris offer instruction on easy ways to improve photography and capture nature at its best. "Late summer and early fall can offer amazing opportunities for nature photography," said Vail Nature Center Director Tom Gaylord. "It's a great time for some really stunning scenery."

The Nature Center will also continue to offer guided hikes as late through Sept. 23, with half-day hikes leaving at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays and full-day hikes leaving at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Many people might find fall is the best time of year for favorite outdoor pastimes, says Marc Thomas, race director for the VRD's La Sportiva Trail Running Series. The Land Rover Roaring Fork Vail and Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Series has one more race taking place today (8-25), the Beaver Creek Blast, while the La Sportiva Trail Running series also has one last footrace, the EverGold 10K on Sept. 12. "The cooler temperatures make it more comfortable for athletes to push themselves," said Thomas. "We're excited to wrap up our racing programs for the summer and are looking forward to planning an exceptional mountain bike and trail running series in 2011."

Other athletes can take advantage of the milder temperatures on VRD's outdoor tennis courts at the Vail Tennis Center and on the greens and fairways at the Vail Golf Club. The clay courts at the Vail Tennis Center will continue to remain available to the public at $15 for one hour or $20 for 90 minutes through Sept. 31. Also, shoulder season rates at the Vail Golf Club will begin Sept. 9 and offer golfers play for as low as $45 for 18 holes of golf and a chance to enjoy Vail's fall foliage. "The greens are in some of the best conditions we've seen at this time of year," said Vail Golf Club Superintendent Steve Sarro. "Fall can offer some of the best weather and best course conditions of the year and we're encouraging everyone to get out there and play."

Registration is also underway for the adult soccer, flag football and indoor volleyball leagues, youth gymnastics programs at the Vail Gymnastics Center, KidZone After School Program with Youth Services and for learn to skate and youth hockey programs at Dobson Ice Arena.

Programs and activities are subject to change. For information on all VRD activities, click here or call 970-479-2279.

Name of Event: Minturn Movie Night featuring, The Goonies
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Little Beach Park
Description: The Minturn Community Fund and Volunteer Lisa Osborne are going to be hosting a FREE showing of The Goonies, at Little Beach Park on Saturday, August 28th, at approximately 8:00 pm. Bring your own blankets. 
Website: www.minturncommunityfund.com
Phone Number: (970) 827-5700
Sponsors & Volunteers: Special thanks to: The Minturn Community Fund & Lisa Osborne

What: Minturn Market Meeting

When: This Saturday, August 28^th at 3:00ish (whenever folks finish up with the Market-just come on over)

Where: Minturn Saloon

Why: To discuss all things Market, including but not limited to: booth fees, hours of operation, entertainment, signage, promotional ideas, vendor merchandise and much more

Special thanks to Andy, Bruce and the Minturn Saloon for use of the facility!

Thursday, August 26 is the last of the free concerts in Minturn & features the Turntable Review, a real talented local group.

Meet us at Little Beach Park from 5:30-7:30pm. Come prepared and bring picnics & 3.2 drinks. We're lucky to have such a great venue, & the weather is looking good, so it should be fun. COME OVER!

How much protection and security is your network firewall providing?
 
Not all firewalls are created equal. In fact, there are vast differences in the security and protection provided by a true business class firewall as compared to that provided by a simple broadband router designed primarily for home use. Introducing the Cisco SA500 Series Small Business Pro Security Appliance

In today's connected world, businesses that preserve the integrity of their network gain a powerful advantage. When a company can protect itself against intruders, spam, phishing, and other viral hazards, it avoids the costly pitfalls of other, less secure networks. The Cisco® SA 500 Series Security Appliances, part of the Cisco Small Business Pro Series, are designed to help small businesses do just that. By guarding every component of your network--at the mobile, gateway, server, and client levels--the Cisco SA 500 Series helps ensure that productivity never gets interrupted and business can keep moving. As the worldwide leader in networking and communications, Cisco is dedicated to empowering small businesses like yours. The Cisco SA 500 Series is a simple, flexible solution that fits neatly into your network--and your business strategy. By fortifying your network with the Cisco SA 500 Series, you gain more than absolute security and transparent connectivity for your network. You lay a foundation for robust business performance, now and in the future. The Cisco SA 500 Series provides:

• Improved business resiliency: Prevent disruption of business-critical applications and services due to security breaches by implementing a robust business-grade firewall, along with support for IPS, email and web security.
• Enhanced authentication security for remote users: Prevent unauthorized access to your business network by using hardware- or software-generated one-time-use accounts.
• Increased employee productivity: Prevent the loss of employee productivity by protecting your network against spam, spyware, and inappropriate web browsing, using the optional Cisco ProtectLink Gateway.
• Reduced IT costs: Avoid the costly process of cleaning up infections due to spyware, viruses, and other malware by preventing them from occurring.
• Easy-to-deploy remote access: Allow employees and partners to quickly and easily connect to the business with SSL VPN.
• Decreased liability: Reduce the company's exposure to liability due to compromised data or inadequate corporate controls by implementing comprehensive access control and threat protection services in a single device.

Is your data and network adequately protected?  iTechnology Design is offering free on-site security and backup evaluations for local businesses.

It seems, many of the most important issues are often the least urgent, and thus are overlooked for days, months, and even years.  For many businesses, one such (frequently ignored) item is the backup, security, disaster recovery and business continuity planning.  When everything is is going well these issues can seem irrelevant.  But what about when something stops working... failed server, crashed hard disk, security breach, disgruntled employee, fire?  In those situations, having the correct systems and procedures in place can mean the difference between business as usual and going out of business. iTechnology Design is offering free on-site security and backup evaluations for businesses.  As part of this offer, our technical services group will conduct an on-site evaluation focusing on your data backup and security.  We will immediately provide you a comprehensive report that will show you potential issues that may be introducing unnecessary risk to your business. As part of this evaluation we will review:

• Data Backup Strategy
• Anti-Virus & Malware Protection
• Operating System Vulnerabilities & Patch Application
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
• Wired and Wireless Network Security
• Remote Access Security
• Network Access Control, Security and Policies

iTechnology Design, your local small and mid-size business technology specialists serving the central Rockies and Western Slope. Contact iTechnology Design today to schedule a free consultation, security evaluation or to learn more about the Cisco SA500 Series Security Appliance. iTechnology Design is a full service information technology solution provider.  We provide innovative and reliable IT solutions to address real-world business challenges. Our technical services group provides on-site network and infrastructure services to organizations of all sizes throughout the central Rockies and western slope of Colorado.

Dr. Maloley and the team put together a very successful free kids dental screening and cleaning day for local children on August 19th.

We were able to screen and meet 20 kids and their parents just before they get back to school. We want to keep young people in the community healthy and smiling!

Dental Tips for looking Younger

Your mouth is more than just a pretty smile. It's also a gateway to your overall health. Keeping that gateway clean may keep you healthier longer -- and looking younger.

 "Just as white, straight teeth convey youth, a smile with crooked, discolored, worn, or missing teeth is associated with an aged look," says Edmond Hewlett, DDS, professor of restorative dentistry at UCLA's School of Dentistry. "The adage 'long in the tooth,' used to describe older persons, reflects the fact that gum disease causes gums to recede and teeth to appear longer as a result."

Keeping a youthful mouth comes down to two simple, proven, and practical steps:

Brush and floss daily

See your dentist every six months

For the past 39 years, Vail Mountain School has been opening doors to homes, providing opportunities for education in the Vail Valley.

This year, the school’s annual Home Tour will take place on Sunday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will feature seven of Vail’s finest homes, luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, a gourmet bake sale, and a raffle with incredible prizes. Over 300 Vail Mountain School volunteers will be on hand at the event to usher approximately 600 visitors through the homes. 100% of the proceeds benefit the school’s scholarship fund, providing the unique opportunity for boys and girls in grades K-12 to attend Eagle and Summit County’s independent school. In the 2010-11 school year, 35% of the student body will receive over $1 million in need-based financial aid.

The homes on this year’s Tour include two prime units in the new Solaris Residences; a 3,600 square foot penthouse in the new Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail; one of the first homes built in Vail in 1962; a traditional ski “lodge” on Beaver Dam Road; a home that was recently “lifted” to provide an addition below; and the “marquee” home of the Tour, a magnificent 8,000 square foot European-inspired ski retreat, complete with an indoor pool and ski chalet off the Born Free ski run.

Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 on the day of the Tour. To purchase tickets and learn about senior citizen and group discounts, visit www.vms.edu/hometour or call 970-477-7169.

Vail’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens will be hosting it’s final event of its ever popular – Chefs in the Garden - which features local chefs hosting an hour-long cooking demonstration set in the beautiful Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The focus of this series is on locally grown and produced Colorado ingredients. The event will be held on Thursday, August 26 from noon to 1pm in the Children's Garden, near the Schoolhouse gift shop and museum in Vail's Ford Park. The event is free and open to the public.

Headlining this week is Chef Richard A Bailey, executive chef of The Lord Gore Restaurant at the Manor Vail Lodge. Chef Bailey will prepare a summery menu including his very popular compressed watermelon salad with pickled sweet red onions, fresh berries and balsamic gastrique. He will then prepare sautéed Scottish salmon with warm basil cream and corn-roasted pepper salsa. For desert, the Chef will prepare a Colorado favorite of palisade peaches with blueberry, vanilla crème anglaise with a sugar lace cookie. Recipes for each of these dishes will be distributed along with tasting of each of the dishes.

Chef Bailey is a Sonoma, Calif., native who earned his culinary stripes around the globe including: Napa Valley, Sausalito, Bad Griesbach Germany, Dallas and Nantucket.

“People underestimate the variety of fresh, sustainable ingredients available here in Colorado - there are few states that offer tree fruits and greens, herbs, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables. It makes cooking all that more fun!” says Chef Bailey.

For a complete events schedule or more information about Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, call 970-476-0103, ext. 3, or visit www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org. For reservations at Lord Gore restaurant, call 970-476-4959.

Due to the overwhelming response to the Vail Valley Green Guide... we've extended the commitment deadline to Wednesday, August 25th.
(Oh, all right, it's because we couldn't get people to get their stuff in by the deadline. So that leaves a new little window of opportunity to reserve your spot in the valley's first ever green business directory.).

What is the Vail Valley Green Guide?
The Vail Valley Green Guide is a local directory of green products and services as well as an educational resource with green tips, waste reduction information, and other resources for more sustainable living in our unique mountain resort community. Presented by the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability and the Vail Valley Partnership.

About the Guide
Consumers are increasingly making buying decisions based on a company's environmental initiatives. Many businesses have responded by greening their products or business practices. But there has never been a way in the Vail Valley to communicate your green message to potential customers. Until now. Your customers are looking for you - help them find you with the Vail Valley Green Guide. 

Distribution
3,000 total copies will be available throughout the valley at local recreation & information centers, the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability and Vail Valley Partnership offices, and at your business. 

The Guide will also be available online at:
EagleValleyAlliance.org/vail-valley-green-guide

Deadlines
Final Commitment Due: August 25, 2010
Artwork Deadline: September 3, 2010
Distribution Begins: September 27, 2010

Print Advertising Rate
Basic Listing - Online & Print
$100 for Alliance or Vail Valley Partnership's Destination Preservation members
$200 for other businesses
Additional Advertising Opportunities*
½ Page Ad $400
¾ Page Ad $575
Full Page Ad $725
Inside Cover Ad $850 - SOLD
Back Cover Ad - SOLD
* A Basic Listing is required in order to place an ad.

To Advertise in the Vail Valley Green Guide
Complete the online application at - EagleValleyAlliance.org/greenguideapp

More Info?
Please email us at greenguide@eaglevalleyalliance.org OR give us a call 970-827-9999

- Don't miss this opportunity to reach out to your customers and let them know what you are doing to be Green -

VVP business partners and friends of,

Pro Legends Golf wants to send a big Thank you to the V.V.P. In doing so Pro Legends Golf is making an exclusive offer to all V.V.Partners and friends and will be open to the first 5 people that call or email us at scott-vp@prolegends.golf.com

Join us at the Red Sky Ranch Vail Celebrity Golf Classic for a reduced price of $350.00! The items in the gift bag are worth that and more!!

Vail Hope4Heros VIP Reception to take place on Sunday, August 29th at the Grouse Mountain Grille in Beaver Creek

Shotgun Start for golf begins at 1:00pm on August 30th at Red Sky Ranch.  

This offer includes all of the 2 days of special events including the VIP celebrity reception at The Pines Lodge with the MLB silent auction, The day of executive level celebrity golf on the Greg Norman course and in addition to the awards dinner and banquet at Red Sky Ranch. Prizes, gifts and a great time will be had by all who attend. Winners of event are entered into the 5 day "Hawaiian Shoot-out" hosted at Turtle Bay Resort, Hawaii, USA.
 
See details online at www.prolegendsgolf.com
 
Scott Sherwood  303-309-6283 or scott-vp@prolegendsgolf.com 
Tom Lutes- President, 303-309-6281 or Tom@prolegendsgolf.com

Headlining this week is Chef Richard A Bailey, executive chef of The Lord Gore Restaurant at the Manor Vail Lodge.  Chef Bailey will prepare a summery menu including his very popular compressed watermelon salad with pickled sweet red onions, fresh berries and balsamic gastrique.  He will then prepare sautéed Scottish salmon with warm basil cream and corn-roasted pepper salsa.  For desert, the Chef will prepare a Colorado favorite of palisade peaches with blueberry, vanilla crème anglaise with a sugar lace cookie.  Recipes for each of these dishes will be distributed along with tasting of each of the dishes.

Chef Bailey is a Sonoma, Calif., native who earned his culinary stripes around the globe including:  Napa Valley, Sausalito, Bad Griesbach Germany, Dallas and Nantucket.

“People underestimate the variety of fresh, sustainable ingredients available here in Colorado - there are few states that offer tree fruits and greens, herbs, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables.  It makes cooking all that more fun!” says Chef Bailey.

For a complete events schedule or more information about Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, call 970-476-0103, ext. 3, or visit www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org.  For reservations at Lord Gore restaurant, call 970-476-4959.

We will host a coffee networking event on, Thursday, August 26th, 9am at The Bookworm in Edwards. Nick Petro of Mpowered You LLC will be presenting a short talk. Petro has started a non-profit mentoring program and a for profit company focused on workshops and trainings about mentoring. He is new to the Vail Valley, and is currently finishing a book on mentoring. Please come and learn about ways we can partner with his organization, and share what you events you have going on for the fall!

Please RSVP to mailto:kkoenemann@eagleyouth.orgif you haven't already, so we know to look for you!

J.L. Haneke Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. would like to welcome a new staff member, Jody Bergerud. He comes on board as a Life & Health Licensed Agent. Prior to joining Haneke, Jody worked at ING in Minneapolis as a reinsurance analyst. He brings an extensive background in insurance and risk management, with an emphasis on partnering with businesses and individuals to effectively manage their insurance risks. Jody went to college at the College of Insurance in New York City and graduated cum laude with a degree in Finance and Risk Management. He also obtained his CPCU designation in 2007 (Certified Property Casualty Underwriter). Jody is helping our clients with finding the best coverage to meet their needs. His current focus is life, health, disability, dental, travel, and medicare supplement plans, but he will be expanding to work with clients on all lines of their coverage needs in the very near future. He is doing a great job serving our existing commercial and individual clients and is looking forward to learning more about our amazing community here in the Vail Valley. Jody is joined in Edwards by his wife Leah and their three kids, Dylan (9), Kyra (8), and Collin (5) and they are all ecstatic to make this area their new long term home. ~

Haneke Financial & Insurance has been pointing clients in the right direction since 1998. The mission of Haneke Financial and Insurance is to assist individuals and businesses in meeting their financial goals and in protecting themselves against unexpected loss. We are not in the business of fortune telling. Instead, we are dedicated to knowing the needs and wants of our clients and using our staff’s resources, knowledge and experience to fulfill them. We can research all of your options and make customized recommendations for you or your business. Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.

Our services in the financial arena are focused upon retirement plans, goal planning, investment consulting, and general investment services. In the insurance arena, our specialties include matching clients with the appropriate life, disability, health, dental, long-term care, and supplemental insurance policies to meet their business or personal needs. We also provide policies to cover property and liability needs, such as workers compensation, commercial general liability & property, commercial auto, directors & officers, homeowners, personal auto, motorcycle, and more. Please check out our website at http://www.jlhaneke.com.

Can Do MS is Raffling Off a Rolex Watch!

Only 100 tickets will be sold for the raffle to be held Friday October 15, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. MDT, at the Can Do MS office in Edwards, CO.

Tickets cost $100 each and all proceeds go to Can Do MS and our innovative lifestyle empowerment programs. To purchase a ticket, you will need to send a check or call us with debit card information. Colorado law prohibits us from accepting credit cards for this event.

Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, formerly The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis, is a leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. Leveraging the powerful legacy and principles of former Olympian and organizational founder Jimmie Heuga, Can Do MS has helped thousands of people living with MS reclaim a sense of dignity, control and freedom by empowering them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to transform challenges new possibilities.

By focusing on what you can do, our individualized and experiential programs provide a whole new way of thinking about and living with MS.

Buy your ticket today to win a Rolex Watch.
Can Do MS - 800-367-3101 / 970-926-1290

Free mid-day Jazz concerts in the open air return to the Vail Farmers’ Market every Sunday.  

The Vail Jazz Foundation presents the blues, standards, vocals and straight ahead jazz at the Vail Farmers’ Market from noon to 3:30pm weekly.  Next week’s concert features locals’ favorite the Tony Gulizia Trio, with Mister G on keyboard and vocals, Allan Finney on drums and Tom Kirk on saxophone. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to catch some of the region’s hottest jazz talent - free on Meadow Drive in Vail Village – the show goes on, rain or shine!  

Wrapping up a summer of jazz, the Vail Jazz Festival presents the 16th annual Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party from September 2-6 at the Vail Marriott and in Vail Square in Lionshead. Hosted at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and in Vail Square, the Labor Day Weekend Party runs from September 2 – 6, and features over 30 artists including Ann Hampton Callaway, Jeff Hamilton Trio, Wycliffe Gordon, Byron Stripling and many other great jazz musicians.  

Tickets start at just $45 and are on sale now at www.vailjazz.org

At no cost to eligible applicants, Colorado Mountain College in Edwards, Colorado Workforce Centers and Eagle County Health and Human Services is offering Moving Toward Success, a 30-hour career skills program and a 16-hour life skills and financial freedom program.

Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet specific income requirements. Candidates can include those who are unemployed or underemployed, or self-employed individuals who haven’t paid themselves a large salary in the last 30 days.

The Moving Toward Success series has two parts:

- Part A: Journey to the Job that’s Right for You; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 1-29 at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards

- Part B: Pathway to Positive Life Skills & Financial Freedom; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 3-24 at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards.

Space is limited and the deadline to apply is Aug. 25. For more information on the program, details on income and other requirements, or to complete a two-page application, visit www.coloradomtn.edu/mts or call the Edwards Workforce Center at 926-4440.

The program is funded by a federal Community Services Block Grant and a federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant through Eagle County Health and Human Services.

Beat the heat in Denver and the Colorado front range and come visit Vail or Beaver Creek for a weekend getaway.  So many last minute bargains that we can't list them all!

Christie Lodge from $89

Christiania from $95

Pines Lodge from $99

Beaver Creek Lodge from $99

Evergreen Lodge from $110

Vail Cascade from $119

Sitzmark Lodge from $119

Book now at VailonSale.com for the best last minute lodging deals in Vail & Beaver Creek

The Vail Valley Partnership is hosting a FREE breakfast scrambler/business mixer on Wednesday, August 25 from 7:30am-9:00am at the Vail Chophouse in Lionshead Village.

RSVP to Jennifer Weintraub at (970) 477-4001 or via email at jweintraub@visitvailvalley.com.  This event is free to Vail Valley Partnership members.