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GLMRD CALENDAR of DATES & EVENTS:
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golf course icon Evening Golf Events Every Week!
League, Family & Couple's Nights
golf course icon High Mountain Summer Day Camp
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golf course icon Thursdays June 17 through August 12
FREE Junior Golf Lessons (Ages 5-12)
golf course icon 2010 Grand CraftFest
August 7 & 8 at Grand Lake Town
golf course icon September 18 & 19
Pancho & Lefty’s Golf Tournament
don't miss our new comprehensive golf season calendar available in the golf section of this site!
weekly pickleball games are now being played at glmrd! contact the recreation department for details.
we now have wi-fi at the clubhouse you can be online even while enjoying a day out at glmrd!
come visit the newly renovated clubhouse ~ the views are amazing!
 
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2010 Events & Important Dates
UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES
Date/Time Event Location
Thursdays
(June 17 - August 12)
FREE Junior Golf Lessons Golf Course
Monday Evening
(June - August)
League Night Golf Course
Tuesday Evening
(June - August)
Family Golf Night Golf Course

Thursday Evening
(June - August)

Couple's Date Night Golf Course
June 26 & 27 ISC Charity Golf Tournament Golf Course
July 23 Glow Ball Golf Tournament Golf Course
July 19 Pink & Blue Charity Golf Tournament Golf Course
August 7 & 8 Grand Craft Fest Grand Lake
Town Park
August 21 Glow Ball Golf Tournament Golf Course
September 10 Grand Mountain Bank Tournament Golf Course
September 18 & 19 Poncho & Lefty's Tournament Golf Course

ONGOING EVENTS
Date/Time Event Location
Third Thursday of the month GLMRD Board Meeting District Offices
June 14 - August 14
Monday - Thursday
High Mountain Adventure Day Camp Rec District
June 14 - August 14
Every Friday
Youth Friday Flings Rec District

Welcome to the July 2010 Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District email newsletter!

July has been wonderfully busy at the golf course. All of the charity tournaments have been very successful this year, and the fun evening events have been a big hit. August and September offer the combination of the best weather and course conditioning of the year so call the Pro Shop for your tee times today!. We continue to improve the hiking and biking trails with some additional trails now complete. Don't forget to stop by the Grand Craft Fest August 7 and 8 at Grand Lake Town Park, a fundraiser that supports the GLMRD youth programs. The High Mountain Adventure Day Camp continues to be a great time for all the kids this summer. Clear summer mornings, wonderful day-time temperatures, and the fresh evening air make for a perfect day of golfing, hiking or biking. Make your plans to join us soon!

Enjoy the newsletter, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Read on for more details . . .


DISTRICT NEWS


Board Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the next GLMRD Board meeting is scheduled for August 19th at 5:30pm at the Clubhouse, and is open to the public.


GOLF NEWS


Evenings at the Course are a Big Hit!
The golf season has proven to be fantastic with busy days on the course, and successful events in the evening. The Glow Ball event held on July 23rd was very fun and a great success. Glow Ball Golf is played in the evening under the light of the moon using a golf ball that lights up when you hit it and glow markers that light up the greens tees and flag stick. The 8:30pm shotgun was played on the front nine under clear skies and a full moon, making it a perfect evening. The event was so successful that we are planning another one for Saturday, August 21st with an 8:00pm Shotgun.

Our league, family and couple's nights have also proven to be a popular way to spend summer evenings out. Read on for details . . .

Weekly Golf Activities for Everyone
Monday Nights are League Night
Tee times start at 6pm, 9 holes with the format changing weekly. There are weekly prizes and drink specials all for $20 per person (non pass holder) and $10 per person (pass holder).

Tuesday Nights are Family Golf Night
Tee times start at 6pm, 9 holes. $50.00 Includes 2 adults and 2 children, plus green and cart fees and four box dinners. Spending a summer evening with your family, PRICELESS!
(Please RSVP by 3pm on Tuesday)

Thursday Nights are Couples Date Night
Tee times start at 6 pm. $40 a couple (non pass holder) and $30 a couple (pass holder) includes 9 holes, green and cart fees as well as two box dinners!
(Please RSVP by 3pm Thursday)


FREE Junior Golf Lessons
In mid-June we had our highest number of junior golfers attend the free junior golf lessons with 38 participants. We are happy to see that the game of golf is continually growing in Grand Lake. Lessons are held every Thursday through August 12th from 9:00am to 10:00am. Ages 17 and under welcome. No registration required simply bring your swing. For more information about the Junior Golf Program please call 970-627-8008.


Upcoming Tournaments at the GLMRD Golf Course
Grand Mountain Bank Tournament
We are looking forward to September and the Grand Mountain Bank Tournament that will be held on Sept. 10 with a 1:30 shotgun start. The tourney benefits the Grand County Food Bank.

Pancho and Lefty's Tournament
Also in September is another popular tournament that benefits a great cause. The Pancho and Lefty's Tournament will be held September 18 and 19. This tournament benefits Susan G. Komen Denver Race for The Cure.

Anyone interested in signing up to participate in these great events can contact the Pro Shop for more details.


Update from the Ladies Clubs of the Grand Lake Golf Course

A big thank you to the 104 golfers who attended the Annual Charity Golf Tournament for a Cure at the Grand Lake Golf Course on Monday, July 19. This year's Charity Scramble Tournament raised money for both Susan G. Komen's Rally for the Cure and Arnie's Army Battles Prostate Cancer. Known as the 'Pink & Blue Charity Tournament' this year's event raised $20,976.00. One half of that money was raised in tournament fees, donations and auction items generously donated by individuals and businesses in Grand County. The other half of those funds came as a matching donation from an anonymous donor. And finally, Curly and Pat Brooks, after seeing the total raised by the Tournament, donated $26 to give the Tournament efforts an even $21,000.00.  Thank you to Coni Moore, 4th year Tournament Chair, as well as all the sponsors, contributors, and volunteers for making this a very successful fund-raising tournament.

Don't forget August and September offer the best course conditions and weather of the year so get it while you can. Make a tee time today using our online reservations system or by calling the Prop Shop at 970-627-8008.

We look forward to seeing you on the course this season.

Allen Brown, CGCS / Director of Golf Operations/Superintendent
allenb@grandlakerecreation.com| 970-627-8008

>> Don't miss the 2010 master golf calendar of events

>> Click here to see an updated photo tour of the 18 golf course holes!

GENERAL RECREATION NEWS


Don't Miss The 2010 Grand Craft Fest!
Saturday/Sunday ~ August 7 & 8 at Grand Lake Town Park

This outdoor show is a juried exhibition and sale of arts and crafts featuring participants from Colorado and neighboring states. It is a fundraising activity for GLMRD in support of our youth programs. For questions or more information, call Lisa at 970-531-2362.


A Passport to Adventure

Summer is almost here! Get ready for fun mountain adventures with our summer day camp programs!

High Mountain Adventure Summer Day Camp is an age appropriate program created to ensure a memorable summer experience. Our goal is to provide a safe, action-packed program filled with variety, fun and adventure.

This year's theme is "A Passport to Adventure" featuring weekly themes that the activites will focus on. Daily and/or weekly activities may include outdoor activities, outdoor exploration, music, arts & crafts, a summer reading program, sports, field trips and beach day. We will also have Ranger led activities in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Click here for the full 2010 schedule of themes and activities >>

Camp Dates: June 14th through August 14
Times: 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday; 8:00am to 5:00pm on Friday
Ages: 5 (& going into Kindergarten) to 12
Fees: $25 Per day / $90 For full week Monday - Thursday /$35 Friday Flings and a one time activities fee of $30. Payment must be made each week, at the beginning of that week.

Friday Flings
On Fridays we offer our Friday Flings open to children ages 5-12. Friday Flings are filled with trips to fun outdoor destinations or locations in Denver and the surrounding counties.

Be sure to visit the General Recreation section of the website for more details and updates. For more information or to sign up for the summer camp, contact Lisa Debevec: lisad@grandlakerecreation.com or 970.531.2362.

HIKING, BIKING & DOG-FRIENDLY TRAILS


Two New Trails Are Open!

Two trails have been added to the Colorado River Trail. The two trails improve the Colorado River Trail by avoiding some wet areas and adds more single track trails to the already existing trails. We also plan to complete the process of properly signing and mapping the entire trail system.

With the multitude of trails now available at GLMRD, we have something for everyone to enjoy
  • A trail system with a variety of distances and difficulty levels, from short loops to a 6-mile round-trip hike/bike
  • Dog-friendly options
  • Picnic area overlooking a beautiful wetland
  • Wander through forested land or venture down to the North Fork of the Colorado River

Please check the General Recreation section of the website for updates and news.


 


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District Office
970.627.8872
Golf Pro Shop & Nordic Center
970.627.8008 | 800.551.8580
Recreation
970.627.8328
Sly Fox Restaurant
970.627.3922
Maintenance
970.627.3429
Grand Lake Metropolitan Recreation District    |   1415 County Road 48 / P.O. Box 590, Grand Lake, Colorado 80447    |   info@grandlakerecreation.com