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Lake City, Colorado, is a recognized Main Street community and follows a four-point approach to revitalization and historic preservation. Find out more here. |
| Resident Survey
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At the recent Coffee & Conversation, we reviewed the results of the Resident Survey.
"Boardwalk and streets in need of repair" in part led to 2007 boardwalk project.
80% of respondents purchase building materials locally.
Main reason for not shopping locally is that products are not available - identified as an opportunity for consumer awareness and "Think Local" campaign.
List of types of food residents want to see in restaurants and estimated times per week would purchase - helpful for existing or potential business owners.
Click here for full Resident Survey (2006). | |
One of our youngest supporters! |
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| San Juan Central
Casino Night
December 31, 2007
8 pm to 1 am |
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Wiseman & Fools live music
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Casino Games
Cash Bar
Black Crooke Theatre
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| Volunteer Spotlight
Marian Hollingsworth was a founding member of Lake City DIRT. Marian (aka the Engergizer Bunny) has been vital to the accreditation process and continued operations of our local Main Street program. She continues as President of the Board and is active with all four of the committees.
Find out more about volunteer opportunities here |
| DIRT Wish List |
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Good Laser Printer
Hand Tools for Youth Corps
41-cent Postage Stamps
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DIRT Diggings
November 2007 |
Greetings!
Welcome to our monthly newsletter! You'll find information on our revitalization and historic preservation efforts in Lake City, Colorado, as well as the scoop on local businesses and community happenings. Enjoy. |
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DIRT News
- Lake City DIRT received a Rural Business Opportunity Grant to look at year-round economic options for the area. Step One is a Feasibility Study. We have released a Request For Proposals. Click here for more information.
- Save the Date - San Juan Central Casino Night and New Year's Eve Party, December 31st, 8 pm to 1 am. Black Crooke Theatre, Historic Downtown Lake City. We need volunteer dealers and beer/wine servers.
- The next Coffee & Conversation is December 4th, 8 to 8:30 at the Mocha Moose Coffee House. Discussion will be about the Business Owner Survey and challenges for owners in Lake City.
- Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. Click here for more information and to download the application.
- Businesses, sign up now for the Missing Mistletoe event.
- Leftover Wine & Music Festival aprons are now for sale at the Storm Front Gallery.
- Commemorative Ornaments for sale, Miners and Merchants Bank featured.
- Thank you to Jud Hollingsworth and Alan Moore for time spent improving the downtown kiosk.
- Christmas in Lake City is a month long celebration of traditional holiday events. For the full calendar of events, click here.
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Commemorative Ornaments
First in a series of historic Lake City buildings, this ornament is flash-brass finished and three-dimensional. Limited quantity available.
$20.00 plus $3 for shipping
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Lake City Business News
- Luna's will be closed for November, though continues to be available for catering of private parties. The restaurant will reopen in December.
- "Freeze Your Ass Off Fridays" continue at the Cannibal Grill. 4 - 7 pm, arrive early for a seat near the heater.
- Sweet Peas will be open for lunch, beginning November 17th.
- Mocha Moose Coffee House is open seven days a week, for breakfast and lunch and will be closed during Thanksgiving week. Coffee rocks.
- Blue Mountain Quelle has new inventory. Come and see!
- Welcome, new business: A to Z All Around Maintenance Service.
- Slumgullion Gifts will be open after Thanksgiving through the holidays.
- At Sarah's World, most inventory is 35-50% off and will be open December 1st, as well as December 17th through 31st, or by appointment.
- The Country Store receives produce before noon on Wednesdays. Contact Nancy Chamber if interested in ordering organic produce.
- You can now shop online for unique gifts at San Juan Soda Company. Click here.
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What's the plan, man?
Lake City DIRT has spent the last several months knee-deep in planning. The Board of Directors has drafted a two-year Strategic Plan to guide revitalization and historic preservation efforts, with an emphasis on long-term viability for the organization. The four committees - Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring - are developing project budgets and work plans for 2008.
We are excited to move forward with the Colorado Center for Community Development to develop an aesthetic plan for historic downtown Lake City, facilitating local ideas and concepts into a cohesive whole.
Whether you are interested in committee work, project-specific tasks, researching other communities and efforts, being an ambassador for the Lake City community in your area, or brainstorming opportunities for the future, we welcome your feedback and involvement.
Your financial contributions allow Lake City DIRT to continue these efforts. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Kristie Borchers
Lake City DIRT |
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