The Leadville Twin Lakes Link
June 2010
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Issue No. 24
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In This Issue
Judy Collins in Concert
Upcoming Events
In the News
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Greetings!
There are so many reasons to visit Leadville and Twin Lakes this summer. It's hard to squeeze them all into one email, but we're going to give it a shot! Events, from competitive and cultural to historic and entertaining. Hiking and biking, from beginner to expert. Shopping 'til you drop. Fishing in glacial lakes and clear mountain streams. More museums that you can shake a stick at. Scenic drives and walking tours of National Historic Landmark Districts. A wonderful selection of restaurants. Historic train rides and guided horseback rides. The highest golf course in the country. And plenty of friendly, affordable places to stay.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and the blog for even more reasons, as well as up-to-date deals and events, and contests to win free stuff! You can also drop by the Leadville Lake County Visitor Center at 809 Harrison Avenue or send us an email anytime. We'd love to hear from you.
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Judy Collins to Appear in Benefit Concert on July 30
Judy Collins will perform a benefit concert for the St. George Church Community
Outreach program at the historic Tabor Opera House on Friday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $40 and are available at the Tabor Opera House box office or online.
The St. George Church Community Outreach program supports Lake County throughout
the year with community meals, a food pantry, support group meetings and much more.
The Tabor Opera House is generously donating the space for this event; donations
to the Tabor Restoration Fund are welcome and may be made at the event or via the
website.
Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative
folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than
40 years. Come on out and support both of these organizations and enjoy an evening
of music you'll never forget.
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Mark Your Calendar!
June 26:
Lap-the-Lake 50 Road Bike Race
July 4:
Old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration with Firecracker 5K, parade, children's games & fireworks
July 10-11
Leadville Rodeo
July 17, 24 & Aug. 7
Wildflower Special Train Ride
July 18
Tri-it-High Triathlon
Du-it-High Duathlon
August 6 - 8
Leadville Boom Days
Matchless Summer Series:
Schedule of Events
Tabor Opera House:
Summer Lineup
Leadville Trail 100:
Schedule of 2010 Events
Check our calendar for more details on upcoming events.
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In the News...
"This special place, 90 minutes west of Denver, enjoys an average of 310 sunny days
a year. That sun lights up the mountains looming on all sides, including the state's
two highest peaks, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, both with elevations higher than
14,400 feet."
Brian Nicol
Home & Aware Magazine
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Thank you for staying in touch. We hope to see you here again soon.
Sincerely,
Your friends in Leadville and Twin Lakes
P.S. Don't forget to request the new Insider's Guide to Leadville and Twin Lakes!
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