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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.
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Volunteer Spotlight
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Triple M Garden is beautiful in historic downtown Lake City, thanks to the three "M"s - Megan Levine, Mabree McClung, and Mariah McClung.
Zoe Worthen hosts "Zoe's Garden" - a play garden popular with all!
The duties of Third Street Gardener include planting, weeding, and watering. In addition to oversight of the Triple M Garden, these girls have worked with Russ Brown to help all the plots look fantastic this year. |
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Commemorative Ornaments |
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$35 per set or $20 each
(while supplies last)
Limited quantity
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DIRT Diggings
August 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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Ken Salazar Speaking in Lake City
US Senator Ken Salazar will be hosting a bipartisan conversation in the Coursey Annex at 6 p.m. on August 7th. Many issues - including national health care - will be addressed.
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DIRT News
The 2008 Third Street Boardwalk Project is now complete. Dedicated volunteers built an additional 185 feet of boardwalk from the Silver Spur to the alley and along the north side of the Miners and Merchants Bank. Another 75 feet of a trail mix walkway was built from the bank to the armory.
Buy Local. Eat Local. Be Local! Go to lakecitydirt.com for a list of everyday items available in Lake City; post the logo in your store; offer local appreciation discounts; or provide feedback to businesses on products you may need.
Lake City Community Youth Corps - thanks to the overwhelming community support, we are running a crew of 15 local youth participants and three adults. Look for the red and blue shirts working around town!
Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. 2% interest, $5,000 maximum, must be a Lake City business owner. Click here for more info.
Courthouse and Bank Ornaments - The 2007 Commemorative Ornament features the Miners and Merchants Bank. Purchase one for $20. The 2008 Commemorative Ornament features the Hinsdale County Courthouse ($20). You can pre-order the Courthouse or purchase the set of two. A limited quantity of each is available.
Third Street Market - Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Historic Downtown Lake City.
Third Street Gardeners - thanks for all your work making downtown look so great!
Save the Date: Lake City's 8th Annual Wine and Music Festival, September 20th. Gates open at 10. Music starts at 11. Wine flows at 12 noon.
Thanks to Joe Whiddon of A-Z Services for moving the DIRT file cabinet down one flight of historic stairs and up another!
Congratulations to Jill Seyfarth of Cultural Resources Planning for award of contract to develop a Buying History info-packet.
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Lake City Business News
Congratulations and welcome back to Jack Nichols and Alpine Home Inspection - the pinnacle of timely, reliable property information. 970-596-6346 or jack@alpine-home-inspection.com
Congratulations to John and Venice Benvenuto and Ryan Logan for The Depot.
Mean Jean's Internet Cafe provides wireless, and hot coffee and treats for sale.
Welcome to the new Chamber director - Dawna Mullen.
Congratulations and welcome to Pi Media and Nathan Brewer - website assistance, computer technical assistance. 970-944-0448.
Boardwalk is still available for sponsorship from the Hinsdale County Museum. Contact Jim Rhinehart for more information. |
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September 20, 2008
Featuring the music of Chuck Pyle, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, Carrie Rodriguez, Sisters Morales, and Alejandro Escovedo.
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