Well-known locals are finding a good reason to take off their clothes — and get their photos taken while naked.
For almost 10 years, the Vail “Undressed” Calendar has been a popular purchase in the valley. Eagerly snatched up to see who the bold and beautiful bods are, the clever fundraiser has brought in the bucks for the Vail Valley Charitable Fund. Photos take place around the valley (and sometimes in studios), but always feature handsome hunks and lovely locals in beautiful settings of the Vail Valley.
11/12/2008
Album ID: 635250
Photos by Mark Bricklin
Eagle County Charter Academy Gala
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The night was definitely spooky. Vampires and ghouls wandered among more than one Sarah Palin and one or two Obamas and McCains at the annual Eagle County Charter Academy fundraiser, held Oct. 24 at the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek.
This year, the Ultimate Halloween Gala welcomed guests to “A Night in Transylvania.” Chair Dawn Harker, assisted by co-chair Jenn Berger, made sure the decor was hauntingly horrific, with flickering candelabras and low-flying bats. “Bram Stoker” tables included Mafi Wood Floors, Gordon, Hughes & Banks, LLP, The Beaver Creek Resort Company and the Vail Daily.
11/5/2008
Album ID: 629877
Photos by Carolyn Pope
United Way's Leadership Giving Back
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The United Way of the Eagle River Valley held its annual Leadership Giving Recognition at Jack’s Place at the Shaw Cancer Pavilion in Edwards on Oct. 24. Space for the event was donated by the Vail Valley Medical Center, and catering was underwritten by 1st Bank, while Drink! donated some of the wine.
11/5/2008
Album ID: 629868
Photos by special to the Vail Trail
GRNSS EdVenture
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Gore Range Natural Science School hosted its fall EdVenture the first week of October and educated the group of donors on some interesting facts about bears.
10/29/2008
Album ID: 624987
Photos by Carolyn Pope
Battle Mountain to Broadway
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The Battle Mountain High School dance team is hoping to twirl its way to (and through) New York. The team of young ladies is headed to New York in the spring along with coach Kathy Thomason. Last week, they held a fundraising dinner at Balata in Singletree. The dancers performed server duties to the full restaurant, with all tips given to them going toward their trip, to the National Dance Championships for high school dance teams.
10/29/2008
Album ID: 624967
Photos by Carolyn Pope
Senior Jubilee Fundraiser
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The seniors from the Golden Eagle Senior Center in Eagle gathered last week for a fundraiser, sharing some good-humored ribbing and entertainment.
The Eagle Seniors kicked off their shoes for a knee-sock kick line and later performed as a choir. And the fashion show was certainly more fun than fashion.
Headed up by Kathy Dunn-Lewis and Cheryl Thomas, the county RSVP program coordinator, the event raised around $3,500 to go toward programs offered through the Senior Center, located at 715 Broadway in Eagle, with additional centers in El Jebel and Minturn. The money from the event was earmarked for the Senior Travel Fund, which goes toward the annual vacation, this year to Atlanta.
10/22/2008
Album ID: 619778
Photos by special to the Vail Trail
September skiing
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September is usually the last month of summer weather. Most people still enjoy the warmth by riding bikes, hiking, fishing, or anything non-snow related.
However, there are a handful of people who can't get enough of skiing or snowboarding and trek up to St. Mary's Glacier near Idaho Springs to feel their boards hit the snow before any Colorado ski resorts open for the season.
10/15/2008
Album ID: 615181
Photos by Kristin Anderson
VVMC Volunteer Corps
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Visitors to the Vail Valley Medical Center find a kinder, gentler place thanks to the help of a dedicated group of people, the Vail Valley Medical Center Volunteer Corps.
Founded in 1979 with a group of 13 people, the corps has grown to over 200 women and men who find purpose and peace in helping those in need. They volunteer around 15,000 hours per year in the hospital and its branches.
10/15/2008
Album ID: 615177
Photos by Jim Nielsen
Science on the Green
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The fundraiser was “Science on the Green,” a fundraiser for the Gore Range Natural Science School. The modified scramble meant each foursome could use the best drive and play from there. Each entrant had the opportunity to buy up to three “Marmots,” which equaled one stroke as soon as their ball was on the green.
10/8/2008
Album ID: 610429
Photos by Carolyn Pope
Wild West Wine Tasting 2008
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For the third year in the row, the Wild Wine Tasting was a sellout as the “prequel” to Wild West Days, the rowdy fundraiser for Eagle County elementary schools.
Once again, Balata at the Sonnenalp in Singletree hosted the event, held on Thursday, Sept. 25. Tony Mauro was the auctioneer for the live segment, which raised nearly $20,000. Riverwalk Wine and Spirits sponsored the event, and Beverly DeMoss was happy to pour many specialty wines available from their store.
