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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. |
| Coffee & Conversation |
| January 15; 8 - 8:30
Mocha Moose Coffee House
Join us for a conversation with Downtown Professionals Network. DPN is conducting an Economic Feasibility Study for the Lake City area. We look forward to your partipation. | |
| Two-Minute Survey
Downtown Design
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Salsa and Dip Contest  |
Congratulations to Keith Rice (salsa winner) and Shawn Arthur (dip contest winner). Special thanks to Lynn McNitt and the Storm Front Gallery for co-hosting the event.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Michelle Pierce is a strong proponent for revitalization efforts. Involved as a founding member of Lake City DIRT, she has served as the Organization Committee chair - leading fundraising efforts and creating a solid base for a healthy organization. She
brought together the Chamber, Marketing Board, DIRT, Town, County, and the Small Business Development Council for the Economic Development Study Group and takes over as Economic Restructuring Chair this month. For all your hard work and dedication - thanks, Michelle.
Find out more about volunteer opportunities here |
| Missing Mistletoe
Winners
Congratulations to Marty Priest and Pat Sholar for winning the Missing Mistletoe contest and a basket each of local goodies. |
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DIRT Diggings
January 2008 |
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
- New Year's Eve party invitation - Join us for the San Juan Central Casino Night and New Year's Eve party. Dance the night away to the music of Wiseman & Fools; enjoy spectacular treats (Greg Collins' amazing fare); play casino games or join the Texas Hold-em Tournament. $10 ticket gets you in the door plus two drinks; $25 ticket to play casino games; $50 ticket for the Poker Tournament. Cash bar. Childcare provided by Lake City Recreation at the Armory. See you there!
- The Commemorative Ornaments finally arrived! The 2007 ornament features the Miners and Merchants Bank. You can still purchase one for $20.
- The Salsa and Dip Contest was great fun! Six salsas and three dips were entered in the contest. Keith Rice won the salsa portion and Shawn Arthur's Mexican Shrimp Dip won. Thanks to the Storm Front Gallery for being such gracious hosts and providing wine, coffee, chips, and a festive location!
- Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Anschutz Family Foundation, Lake City DIRT will be participating in the 2008 Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program.
- We are working with the Colorado Center for Community Development to develop a Downtown Design Plan. Please take two minutes to fill out this on-line survey with your ideas for Historic Downtown Lake City, click here.
- DIRT has retained Downtown Professionals Network (DPN) of Batavia, IL to conduct the Economic Feasibility Study with funds provided by Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG). The DPN team will be in Lake City during the week of January 14th attending public meetings, touring and studying the area, and talking to as many residents and business people as possible.
- The next Coffee & Conversation is January 15, 8 to 8:30 at the Mocha Moose Coffee House. Discussion will be with Downtown Professionals about economic options for the Lake City area. (Note: for this month only, this will take place mid-month instead of the first Tuesday)
- Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. Click here for more information and to download the application.
- 2007 Wine & Music Festival aprons are now for sale at the Storm Front Gallery.
- Our 2007 Annual Report is available online, click here to view.
- We are excited to announce Lake City DIRT's 2008 Board of Directors - Marian Hollingsworth, Ray Blaum, Elaine Gray, Steve Robinson, Michelle Truly, Angela Hollingsworth, Michelle Pierce, Martha Levine, Grant Houston, John Roose, and Roger Aymami.
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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 left. $20.00 plus $3 for shipping
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Lake City Business News
- The General Store offers a selection of sleds, snow shovels, and gloves for all sizes.
- San Juan Mountain Bikes also sells by consignment. If you want to turn your outdoor equipment turn into cash or you're looking for used gear, check out San Juan Mountain Bikes.
- Lake City Ice Climbs is located just one block south of town. Lake City's farmed ice climbs are really easy to get to, and there are no lines. It's just you and the H20. Appx 10-15 routes, mixed grades, WI 3 to 5, 60 to 100 feet pitches. 970-944-8020
- Lake City Ski Hill is open! 10 am to 2 pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and during the holiday break.
- Hinsdale County's "secret" little hut system offers the finest winter back country self-reliance. Ski or snowshoe with your friends and family to any of the yurts in the Haute Route. Rated one of the safest, most specaular and most remote hut systems by Brian Litz in the Colorado Hut to Hut Guide. For more information, visit www.hinsdalehauteroute.org
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The past year has been an exciting one in Historic Downtown Lake City .... over 530 feet of new boardwalk was built, a Community Youth Corps program began, and more than 4,000 volunteer hours were contributed to the revitalization and historic preservation of our community.
Looking ahead to 2008 - a year of plans!
- A two-year Plan has set the strategic direction for Lake City DIRT.
- Colorado Center for Community Development is working with us to reflect our ideas for downtown design.
- Downtown Professionals Network is conducting an Economic Feasibility Study to identify ways to strengthen and further promote a year-round economy in the Lake City area.
- The Leadership and Management program of the Community Resource Center will be a year-long coaching and mentoring program for Lake City DIRT, thanks to the Anschutz Family Foundation.
- Merchandizing and promotion will be emphasis areas for a springtime visit from CCRA (Colorado Community Revitalization Assocation).
In addition to all this planning work, we have a whole plate of revitalization and historic preservation activities going on! On behalf of Lake City DIRT's Board of Directors, we offer a resounding thank you to our volunteers. Here's to a successful 2008, for our community and for you and your family and friends.
Respectfully,
Kristine Borchers
Lake City DIRT |
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