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Park City Event Guide: September 21 – 23

September 21, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Fall is officially HERE – or at least, it will be on Saturday. Ring it in with Brunch at Altitude, then zip over to make your own stuffed guy for the annual Scarecrow Festival. As usual, there’s no shortage of activities to be found here in Park City, Utah, as the countdown to snow (by which we mean ski season) begins.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

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Thriller Odyssey Dance Theatre
Egyptian Theatre

QUICK – get your tickets for this one – it sells out each and every year. If Thriller at Egyptian Theatre isn’t already your family’s Halloween tradition, it’s time to make it so.

What could be more fun than Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller, dancing monsters and raging maniacs? The only thing we can think of is reduce pricing – which is in effect this weekend only. Because of the content of the show, it’s recommended for children 12 and up. Most shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 6. The show runs through October 7.

Three Identical Strangers
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Film Series

Our jaws dropped during this documentary more times than we can count on two hands – it’s no wonder it was the winner of the Grand Jury Documentary Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. “Three Identical Strangers” follows the unbelievable true story of three young men who are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. Believe us – that’s just the beginning…

Catch this screening at the Jim Santy this weekend – we promise you’re going to want to discuss it after! More information and tickets HERE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Fall color in Park City, Utah. (c) 2011 Tom Kelly

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Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter offers a vast array of learning activities year round. (Photo courtesy: Dennis Hinkamp)

We are nearing the end of this seasonal Saturday walk. Grab a coffee and join the guided group to explore the wetlands at Swaner Preserve. The guide comes armed with information about the wetlands, native plants, and all the animal species you’ll see as you walk through the Preserve. This weekly event ends September 30.

The North Face Endurance Challenge
September 22 & 23

North Face isn’t joking when they call this an Endurance Challenge. This specific race starts at the highest elevation within the North America series – at 7,000 feet – but it also CLIMBS to the highest elevation of 10,000 feet. The race doesn’t pull any punches – after you crest the first HUGE hill, which begins immediately, by the way, you’ll make your way along the Wasatch Back while you navigate a mix of single- and double-track trails, ski runs, and various dirt roads at Park City Mountain.

Human Curling
5 – 6:30 PM @ Park City Ice Arena

In normal curling, you slide stones across the ice and onto a target. In HUMAN curling – you slide… what else – yourself! And if that doesn’t sound good enough – this event is FREE. You can register online or by calling 435.615.5707. Wear warm clothing, a helmet, and rubber-soled shoes – you must be at least 12 years old to participate.

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Scarecrow Festival
2 – 4 PM @ McPolin Farm

Did you know you can create a scarecrow to be featured at the festival? Join the fun at McPolin Farm to build your very own scarecrow – which will be on display through October 19th.

The event includes pumpkin painting, face painting, stuffing for your scarecrow (along with the cross to hang it upon), games, and cookies.

You do need to bring all the items to build your scarecrow – including a head, clothing, safety pins, shoes, props, scissors and any other accessories you think you’ll need.

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Brunch at Altitude
11 AM – 2 PM @ Summit Watch Plaza

The inaugural Brunch at Altitude at Summit Watch Plaza, hosted by Park City Magazine, is said to be a “celebration of the season and our favorite meal: brunch!”

A $35 ticket will grant you entry to the event, along with brunch samples, the “spirit” garden, live entertainment, breakfast in bed photo booth, yard games and silent auction access (benefits Peace House). VIP tickets ($75) gets you an extra VIP-attendees-only hour from 10 – 11 a.m., gifts, swag, and VIP-only promotions. More details and tickets here.

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Historic Glenwood Cemetary Tour
10:45 AM – 2 PM
Glenwood Cemetary (Silver King Drive)

Re-enactors will bring Park City history to life as they stand at various gravesites to discuss life and death in our historic mining town. Creepy, yet fun! Hosted by The Park City Museum and the Glenwood Cemetery Association.

The Art and Science of Arachnids
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
Wednesdays – Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM

The largest arachnid exhibit in the United States is right here in our backyard through December!

The exhibit guides visitors to explore connections between arachnids and literature, art, folklore, paleontology, science, and history. You’ll see 100 live arachnids (!) and experience hands-on activities – hopefully, the live arachnids are not the hands-on activities, but you’ll have to go see it in order to find out.

This exhibit is available to read and listen to in both Spanish and English, and is free for members; for pricing and further event details, click here.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

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The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
3:30 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Film Series

This graphic novel adaptation is the recipient of no fewer than SIX film festival awards. And it’s no wonder – underneath the three “delightful” interconnected stories (which feel like those classic Looney Tunes shorts), you’ll find themes of family and the anxieties of modern life. Tickets are $5 dollars – popcorn is free.

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Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

LAST EVENT ALERT!
Say it ain’t so – Park Silly Summer Market is ENDING! If you haven’t made it over there yet, hop on the bus or your bike to experience this open-air market filled with local wares, artisan food, and the best booze tent in town.

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Music @ Park Silly Sunday Market
Main Stage: 11 AM & 2 PM

Last chance for live music at the Park Silly Market!

Catch Teresa Eggertsen Cooke from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Farmers Market stage (5th and Main).

And, in true last-show-of-the-season fashion, you’ll be able to catch the Changing Lanes Experience from 3 – 4 p.m., on the Main Stage at 9th and Main. This band started with weddings and has since evolved to be featured live on NBC, CBS, and, of course, Park City TV!

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Swaner Craft Sunday
11 AM – 1 PM

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter will offer a nature-themed craft every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages are welcome! For more information go to www.swanerecocenter.org.

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Art Exhibit
Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith is a local artist whose work we get to enjoy each year – in the form of her Olympic banners along Main Street. Through November 30th, you’ll get to take a look at other pieces at the Park City Library. Smith’s watercolors and oil landscapes are inspired by the places she has lived.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, September 25
National Voter Registration Day

If you’re a first-time voter, recently moved, turned 18, or changed your name, take this opportunity to update your voter registration at . Or – zip over to Park City Library, which will have in-person stations available today to make the whole process a piece of cake. You can also register to vote at O’Shucks Pinebrook from 5 – 8 p.m. Find Utah election information HERE.

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
Through October 10

The Park City Farmers Market is at the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Small Business Highlight: Mountain Town Olive Oil

September 11, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

No matter the weather, when you step up the stairs and into Mountain Town Olive Oil’s new space on Historic Main Street, it feels like walking into a cozy home on a blustery day, and you can’t help but want to relax and stay a spell.

Head on up the stairs to discover Mountain Town Olive Oil.

Wherever the walls aren’t coated in a cheerful yellow, you’ll see warm, exposed brick, with accents of rough-hewn wood and metallic industrial touches throughout the store.

Most surfaces are pleasantly cluttered with Mountain Town Olive Oil (MTOO) offerings and accoutrements, select local products like Park City Granola Co., V’s Bees pure raw honey, and more.

As you make your way across the store, do yourself a favor and stop for the sample of the day. Owner Jessica McCleary loves providing these as part of the olive oil experience. “People can engage with it before they buy and know that they love the product they are taking home.”

Adjacent to the samples, you’ll find row after row of olive oil and vinegar selections. Olive oils range from traditional to flavor-infused; the vinegars, from dark to fruity – to white.

The olive oil and vinegar products are stored in shiny tankards called “fustis.” The fusti system not only cuts back on storage space, allowing Jessica to dedicate her back area to community education (more on that later), it also keeps the business green. Reusable packaging is used at every opportunity, and customers who bring bottles in to refill from the fustis are offered a special discount.

Reusable packaging with a discount on refills encourages customers to be green!

MTOO is in the process of joining Recycle Utah’s green program, which guides local businesses working to craft sustainability plans and to help them increase existing green endeavors.

Along the back brick wall is where the spices are kept – there are notecards with descriptions, and if you are looking for guidance for a specific flavor or dish, don’t hesitate to ask for help!

RECIPES & COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Mountain Town Olive Oil’s mission is “…to provide our customers with the best olive oils and vinegars the planet has to offer,” but the service doesn’t stop there.

Not only are there cookbooks available inside the store, there are myriad recipes posted on the website. Appetizers, breakfast, brunch, dessert, gluten-free, marinades, vegan, sides, and so on. If you’re anything like we are, you’ll be clicking on the recipe for that fall favorite – pumpkin bread!

The Fresh Drizzle Blog takes MTOO awareness a step further, with posts like foods to eat to hydrate skin, to five things to know when purchasing olive oil, even a cautionary post about how to make sure you’re getting real olive oil!

Jessica feels very strongly about also providing face-to-face education about how to create food using MTOO’s products – but not because it’s so complicated. Just the opposite, in fact – the classes, from Olive Oil 101 class to the Next Course series, help people understand that it can be incredibly simple to put a healthy, flavorful meal together, whether you’re cooking for one or a dozen.

Classes and gatherings are held in the back of the store, where high-top tables and chairs, along with a demo cooking space, create a comfy, intimate area in which to enjoy learning about the subject at hand.

Sign us up for the yoga + champagne party!

The learning space, however, can be what you make of it. Jessica tells us she’s fond of hosting private wine tasting events — and would love to have a regular yoga-and-champagne-tastings. (If you have an idea for an event or want to book one we’ve mentioned here, either pop into the store, email jessica@mountaintownoliveoil.com. or call 435.649.1400.)

HOURS & LOCATION

Mountain Town Olive Oil relocated to Historic Main Streed in July. You’ll find the store and the community class space upstairs at 613 Main Street. Hours vary seasonally, but you can usually find them open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Jessica is proud of the consistency of experience customers have at MTOO; she loves that clients come in, have a great time, and that visitors often make the store a destination during their vacations. It is, she says, an honor to be part of that.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Late Season Activities @ Park City Mountain

September 5, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

We are closing in on the first day of fall – September 22 – but there are a few weeks of summer fun to be had at Park City Mountain. Activities are still running – albeit under a late-season schedule, which means the slides slip and the coaster launches Thursday – Sunday only.

Here’s a look at what you and your family can enjoy until summer activities stop for the season on September 30.

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING

Two of our favorite summer activities on the mountain are self-guided; lace up or velcro your preferred shoe, and take advantage of the miles of trails networking through Park City Mountain (some of them take you through The Colony, too!).

Hiking: Whether you’re walking or running, the trails are equal opportunity stunners. Grab a trail map and escape in into the mountains – trekking through the trees is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day, and there are options for all levels of ability.

Mountain biking at Park City Mountain (Photo courtesy: Park City Mountain)

Mountain Biking: Shredding applies in summer, too, and the beauty of activities at the resort is that there are options for support if you need it! You can rent mountain bikes at the Village, then hop on Crescent or Pay Day Chairlift so you can focus on the downhill. Bike haul tickets are also available for purchase.

ALPINE SLIDE & ALPINE COASTER

Alpine Slide: More than 3,000 feet of WHEE!: PCM’s Alpine Slide is among the longest in the world. And with three tracks to choose from, each luge-like launch is a different experience.

Alpine Coaster: Prefer a mountain ride on rails? Buckle into the Alpine Coaster. The winding track slings you through more than a mile of mountainside; carving and looping at speeds up to 30 mph. And if you want to slow down and enjoy the incredible scenery, there’s an easy-to-reach brake on your coaster car.

ZIP LINES

If being above the treetops is more your thing, zip lines at Park City Mountain will make it happen. Relish the views at 110 feet off the ground, and enjoy the wind in your face as you’re propelled at speeds up to 45 mph. The Flying Eagle is a two-seater, and the ZipRider™is a fun chance to race your friends.

MINI GOLF & ADVENTURE ZONE

Catch your breath at the base of the Village and enjoy an 18-hole round of miniature golf. And if the kids want to see more action while you’re puttering around, there are seven other ways for you to tucker them out before it’s time to tuck them into bed.

Legacy Launcher – four trampolines (with safety harnesses) let the kiddos bounce all their energy out – and safely try tricks under supervision.
Kids’ Zip – avoid the too-small-for-the-big-zip-line meltdown and head straight here for full-scale thrills at a size that’s perfect for your little one.
Kids’ Rope Course – another age and size-appropriate way for kids to safely try some big challenges.
Boulders – the smallest climbers can experience Southern Utah terrain from the comfort of Park City.
Climbing Wall – safety climbing harnesses and trained attendants give kids a chance to explore scaling a big-time wall – with five different routes to try.
Kids’ Tubing – tubing is now a summer sport; no need for snow to experience this adventure!
Gem Panning – experience Park City’s mining legacy while you pan for gems in the interactive flume.

WEEKLY @ THE VILLAGE

While the music has stopped, you have plenty of time left to score local produce and products at the Park City Farmers Market. You can enjoy this on Wednesdays in the Silver King Parking Lot. The Farmers Market’s last day is Wednesday, October 17.

OPENING DAY WINTER 2018/2019

Both Park City Mountain Village and Canyons Village are scheduled to open for the 2018/2019 winter season on Wednesday, November 21.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: August 31 – September 3

August 31, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s the unofficial end to summer this weekend, with Labor Day/Miners’ Day and the start of September. School is in full swing, so books are on the brain. You can stock up at the Friends of the Library book sale, which starts tomorrow. There are also a ton of opportunities to hear live music – and an entire day packed full of fun come Monday.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

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“Last Friday” Gallery Stroll
6 – 9 PM

It’s already the last Friday in August – summer, where did you go?! – and that means it’s time for the Last Friday Gallery Stroll! Put on some comfy shoes and head on out – many of our community galleries hold artist receptions, demonstrations, and other fun events. Most of them are within walking distance of Main Street or along the free trolley route. More information at the Park City Gallery Association website. And THIS is a fabulous guide to all of our Park City art galleries!

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American Idol: Live!
7 PM @ DeJoria Center

See your favorite American Idol contestants (well, the top 11 finalists, anyway) sing at DeJoria Center tonight. The showcase features the former contestants singing both as solo acts and as an ensemble. Tickets are still available for this show.

Peter Yarrow
The Egyptian Theatre

Artist and activist Peter Yarrow returns to the Egyptian Theatre through September 2nd. His songwriting has produced songs (for Peter, Paul & Mary) like “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Day Is Done,” “The Great Mandala” and “Light One Candle.” Shows are at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday; 6 p.m. show on Sunday.

Deer Valley Concert Series: Gov’t Mule
Gates open: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

The new Gov’t Mule album, “Revolution Come… Revolution Go,” was released June 9. Known for “cleverly-crafted songs, intelligent lyrical commentary, and downright incendiary playing,” Gov’t Mule should be a fun Park City event.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

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Point 2 Point
Mountain Bike Race
7 AM

Some of the country’s strongest endurance mountain bike racers will be riding the best trails Park City has to offer. This is a true point to point race, with riders rolling on single track for more than 90% of the race, for a total distance of about 75 miles – with around 12,000’ of climbing! The route, which takes between 7 and 12 *hours* to finish, sends riders through both ski resorts, and the organizers say the race is guaranteed to please both a regular trail-rider and out-of-town visitors. Registration information here.

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide to learn about the wonders of wetlands, native plant and animal species and the history of the Preserve. Through September 30.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

Join the complimentary community yoga classes on the patio outside the Park City Library! Held each Saturday at 10 a.m., through August 25, the class provides an opportunity to start your weekend off on the right foot – and to connect with your Park City neighbors. Bring your yoga mat; classes move inside if it rains.

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Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale
FOL Members’ Preview: 9 AM
General Book Sale: 10:30 AM – 3 PM

Books, refreshments, the library – what could be better?! This event is the annual fundraiser for Friends of the Library. Proceeds go to benefit many of the Park City Libraries annual needs. If you want to show up for the FOL member preview, you can buy a membership at the door! Refreshments are served while you browse and buy on the third floor of the library. You can fill a Friends of the Library tote bag for $10! The book sale runs September 1 – 3, with the “bargain bag day” happening on the 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Labor Day BBQ & Live Music
5 – 8 PM
Stein Erikson Lodge

This is Stein Eriksen Lodge’s annual Labor Day BBQ. Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced barbecue favorites, live music, and stunning surrounding deck views of Deer Valley Resort.

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Free Concert @ Canyons Village
Marc Broussard @ 6 PM

More music to enjoy on Saturday evening, with this complimentary concert at Canyons Village. Marc Broussard is an artist who brings a contemporary feel to classic R&B, rock, and soul. He’s also the son of Boogie Kings guitarist (and Louisiana Hall of Fame member) Ted Broussard.

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Weekend Wine Series
Sauvignon Blancs from Around the World
The Silver Baron Lodge, Lower Deer Valley
6 – 7 PM

A casual, fun wine tasting class put on by Fox School of Wine. Each weekend, wines are selected based on the topic, and classes are designed to give both the beginner and the experienced wine lover a glimpse into interesting stories, facts, and history that make the world of wine so great.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

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Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

This event is equal parts eco-friendly open-air market and street festival and Sunday Funday party! Stroll the hundreds of booths to shop for local arts, crafts, products, antiques, and gourmet food while you enjoy live music, and the best booze tent in town.

HEAR & SEE →

Music @ Park Silly Sunday Market
Farmers Market: 10 AM
Main Stage: 11 AM & 2 PM

You knew there was live music at Park Silly – but did you know there are TWO stages? One at the bottom of Main Street, and the other at the Farmers Market at 5th Street! This weekend, catch Scott Klismith, Park City grad, science educator, and lyricist.

On the Main Stage, you can catch BroBand – two brothers ages 9 and 13. Kellen plays guitar while little brother Blake jumps from piano to guitar to ukulele. At 2 p.m., Patwa Reggae Band picks it up, with members from America, England, and Jamaica, TPRB creates an original blend of Park City reggae.

Park City Institute Presents:
Nashville Cafe` Chris Carmack & Chip Esten
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights

LAST SHOW ALERT! Two stars of CMT’s hit series “Nashville,” come together for a night of country music. Chris Carmack and Chip Esten will close the 2018 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights summer season with a mix of solo and collaborative sets, featuring their work as recording artists.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 – MINERS’ DAY

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Park City Rotary Club Events
7:30 AM – 6 PM

Each Miners’ Day, the Park City Rotary hosts an all-day festival to honor the occasion. We wrote a blog post detailing all of the activities, most of which happen along Historic Main Street. This year is the 122nd that Park City has celebrated Miners’ Day!

Deer Valley Concert Series: Jason Mraz
Gates open: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

Jason Mraz has a sound that you can’t help but to bop along to while smiling. He brings his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to the Deer Valley Concert Series on Monday evening. Many of his releases have gone platinum, including “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up.” He’s also a two-time Grammy winner, and his shows regularly sell out across the globe.

DURING THE WEEK: Monday, September 3 – Thursday, September 6

Monday Night Runs
6 – 7:30 PM

White Pine Touring running expert Patrick Coffey leads a group run on select Monday nights through September. The runs are about a mile-and-a-half in length and focused on beginner and intermediate trail runners. Routes are posted to the White Pine Facebook page prior to each (free) run.

Music on the Patio
Wednesdays @ 11 AM
Park City Library

Stop by the patio to listen to local musicians during your visit to the library. This concert series features local solo musicians in partnership with Mountain Town Music and the Friends of the Park City Library.

Nutrition Essentials
Wednesdays: 12 PM
The Blair Education Center @ Park City Hospital

This four-session course teaches the basics of nutrition to help improve and maintain health and well-being. For $60, participants learn about the following topics:

Class 1: Know Your Nutrients Part 1: Learn the basics of dietary carbohydrates, fat, and protein and how to make the healthiest choices when choosing these foods
Class 2: Know Your Nutrients Part 2: Understanding the basics of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Class 3: Reclaim Your Kitchen: Give your pantry a makeover, healthy grocery shopping, and label reading
Class 4: Don’t Eat Less, Eat Right: The basics of meal planning

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
Through October 10

“Art + Belief “
7 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

This film is part of the Made in Utah Film Series. From the Park City Film Series website: “‘Art+Belief’ follows the journey of Trevor Southey, a gay Mormon artist from Africa who dreams of becoming a modern-day Michelangelo. At its core, Art+Belief is about the balancing act between individual vision and religious conformity and the unlikely possibilities of reconciliation. These artists show us that we each have a unique spiritual journey that can flourish regardless of our religious allegiances.” There will be a Q & A with director Nathan Florence after the screening, which is free to the community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Park City Film Series:“Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
September 7 – 9 @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

Put this one on your calendar! There has been so much buzz about “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” we’ll be surprised if there’s an open seat left for any one of the screenings. The film takes an intimate look at Fred Rogers, known to most of us as the zip-up-cardigan-wearing Mr. Rogers. This emotional film goes into the heart of the quietly revolutionary genius who was Mr. Rogers. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Hike for Hunger
Saturday, September 8
1 – 6 PM

This annual event raises awareness about hunger issues locally – and globally. Each year, Park City’s Christian Center serves thousands of residents in Summit and Wasatch counties through local food pantries. The Christian Center also delivers healthy snacks to over 350 local students each month as part of the Snacks in Backpacks program.

Watch for more information on Hike for Hunger, as well as a closer look at the good work the Christian Center does for our community, in the coming days.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: Miners’ Day –> Monday, September 3rd

August 29, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

MINERS’ DAY
Monday, September 3

This year marks our town’s 122nd celebration of Miners’ Day! (And, in case you’re wondering, yes, the apostrophe goes *after* the s.) Each year, the Park City Rotary Club hosts an all-day festival of fun to honor our town’s mining heritage. Most activities and festivities happen along Historic Main Street, with the food featured at City Park. The Rotary Club estimates that more than 17,000 people enjoyed last year’s Miners’ Day merriment. Here’s the fun rundown for Monday, September 3:

Park City Miners’ Day 2016. (Tom Kelly)
(All photos courtesy parkcityminersday.org)

7:30 – 9:30 AM →
Breakfast @ City Park
If you’re among the few who are up and at ’em before 8 a.m., you know how peaceful Park City feels at that time of the morning. So come out early – the breakfast begins at 7:30 – and enjoy some quiet time with a stack of pancakes, ham, eggs, hash browns, and more. The breakfast is provided by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and proceeds from the $5 per person feast go to help religious education programs (kids 4 and under eat for free). If you’re among the 5K runners, it’s a terrific way to fuel back up for your day of events!

8 AM →
Miners’ Day 5K @ City Park
Not beginning with breakfast? Start with the fun-run!

The Miners’ Day 5k (also known as the Bark City 5K) starts in City Park, loops through the trails, and ends right back where you started so you can grab food. The race is organized by the Park City Rotary Club. While the fast 5K course is pleasant enough, you’re encouraged to make things extra fun with a costume – and/or your dog! Strollers are also welcome; that group starts behind the other runners.

Proceeds from the 5K will be funneled back into our community in the form of a grant from the Rotary Club Park City.

10:45 AM →
World-Famous Running of the Balls @ Historic Main Street
You better get to Main Street early if you want a spot where you can actually *see* this event. It is PACKED with people. And yes, it gets its name from the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. This event, however, usually results in fewer injuries.

Anyone can “adopt” a yellow golf ball for $5 – or 5 for $20. The nearly 10,000 balls are released at the top of Main and shoot into a track. The first balls through the chute win INSANE prizes like season ski passes, hotel stays, fabulous dinners, and tons of other options. Dozens of additional prizes are given away for the close finishers. It’s no wonder people get so hyped up about this race. The best place to post up for the finish line is near the post office, and winners are posted in City Park and on the Miners’ Day website.

You can purchase your balls from any member of the Park City Rotary Club, on Historic Main Street on the day-of, and at the Park Silly Market the day before Miners’ Day!

2016 Miners’ Day parade in Park City. (Tom Kelly) (Photo courtesy parkcityminersday.org)

11 AM →
Miners’ Day Parade @ Historic Main Street
The main event on Main Street for the day – this parade marches down Main, skips over to Park Ave., and finishes at City Park. It begins at 11 a.m., but if you’re running on Park City time and arrive a few minutes late you’ll likely still get to see everything!

11:30 AM →
Live Music – Changing Lanes Experience @ City Park Stage
The omnipresent Mountain Town Music is at it again, programming terrific live music for our community to enjoy together. At 11:30 a.m., you can enjoy the Changing Lanes Experience. If you’ve never seen this group, you will soon learn why they have “experience” in their name.

At 3, enjoy Memphis McCool – which can best be described as “power soul” music. The group creates all-new music in a modern take on soul and groove music.

Noon – 3 PM →
BBQ Lunch @ City Park
You can truly make this a day without having to head home at all – there are things to do, see, and eat all day long! Lunch will bring you back to City Park for a BBQ cookout courtesy of Kumbayah Kitchen. There will be beverages and brews (bring your ID, they *will* check), but bring your own blanket to enjoy the feast!

12:30 – 4 PM →
Family Fun @ City Park
If you’re going to stay out of the house all day, you’re going to need some stuff to keep the kids entertained. Luckily, Kids Races start at 12:30 p.m. in City Park. With running races, a sack race (gunny sacks provided), and a wheelbarrow race (we are cracking up just thinking about this one), there are races for little ones of all ages.

No worries, there are also bouncy houses, crafting booths, a climbing wall, a fire truck (!), and, new this year, a dunk tank! Enjoy face painting, henna tattoos, a dog & cat adoption event, a shaved-ice shack, gourmet cotton candy, and Texas Twisters (described as a cold sweet blended fruit-based drink). We can only imagine (with slight trepidation) how exhausted the kiddos will be after a day of all this fun!

2 – 3:30 PM →
Mucking & Drilling Competition @ Skateboard Park parking lot
Wondering where the actual “miner” activities are in Miners’ Day? Show up at City Park for Mucking & Drilling and you won’t be in the dark anymore. Competitors come from all around the Mountain West to compete!

Mucking is loading ore into an ore cart (using heavy machinery), and then dumping it as quickly as possible. A timer watches this carefully.

Drilling is when the competitors “manhandle” a huge compressed-air hammer drill and hoses to put two deep holes into a slab of rock in the shortest amount of time.

We’re told you need to arrive early to get a spot on the bleachers – and best of all, the event is free!

3 – 6 PM →
Skateboard Bowl Jam @ Skateboard Park
If skateboarding is more your speed, there’s also a competition for you to watch in that world! The contest is for both amateurs and pros, with prizes for each division. You *d0* need to register in advance, and helmets are required. You can find more information here.

Whew. No wonder Miners’ Day has been going strong for 122 years. Get out there (reminder to utilize our free public transportation or your bikes!), have fun, and be safe!

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Nonprofit Highlight: EATS Park City

August 22, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Healthy AND yummy: if you had to boil it down, that’s the basic premise behind EATS (Eat Awesome Things At School) Park City.

Its mission is to ensure “every student has opportunities to develop lifelong healthy habits and access to fresh, nutritious, appealing food,” and in just about six years, it has made tremendous strides to accomplish just that.

EATS uses a multi-pronged approach to educate students on healthier eating in an effort to create lifelong habits; it accomplishes this effort in part by working hand-in-hand with the Park City School District to improve school food. EATS’ core values encompass a commitment to making menu options healthier, encourage PCSD as a whole to improve the health of offerings even outside of school, and emphasize the importance of learning how to grow, harvest, and prepare food. The programming EATS provides makes these core values accessible and attainable for our community.

PROGRAMMING

It all begins with advocacy – and the first step of this tenet takes the form of taste tests in PCSD schools. Taste testing provides a low-commitment way for kiddos to be introduced to new, healthy foods – and to try them. Research indicates children need to be exposed to certain foods a number of times before they accept it – or come to enjoy the taste.

Additional programming includes cooking classes, indoor and outdoor school gardens, garden-based education, and camps. This lineup not only improves fruit and veggie consumption (kids are more likely to try foods they have grown and prepared themselves), it makes it more likely that they’ll teach their *own* families about healthier eating. Not only that, incorporating this into the school day creates project- and place-based learning opportunities – which are shown to improve test scores and behavior, as well as lift self-esteem.

THE SCHOOL LUNCH MENU

After the taste testing comes the VOTING. The students weigh in on whether they like the food featured in the taste tests – and, if enough students vote YES for a certain food, it is put on the school lunch menu rotation. All of the recipes are created by a team of uniquely-qualified local experts, including chefs from world-class restaurants, internationally renowned dietitians and nutritionists, child nutrition services staff, and even the students themselves.

Strawberry Banana Sunflower Butter “Sushi” (photo courtesy EATS Park City)

RECIPES

We keep saying that EATS advocates for food that is not only nutritious – but delicious – and we mean it! And it makes sense, because really – if something doesn’t taste good, you’re not likely to keep eating it. That’s why so much effort goes into crafting the recipes for school taste testing: it needs to taste better than it sounds.

Head over to the EATS website for the selections this group is helping PCSD cook up for students – they list recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides, soups, and snacks. Some of our favorites include Vermont Maple Apple French Toast Bake, Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna (aka Deer Valley Lasagna), and Strawberry Banana Sunflower Butter “Sushi.” These recipes are all seriously delicious – we are speaking from experience!

SUPPORT & EVENTS

There are a number of ways to support EATS – as volunteers, partners, and donors. EATS also hosts community events – one of which is happening this weekend.

DIG IN – Dinner in the Garden
3 – 6 PM, Sunday, August 26
Summit Community Gardens

EATS Park City and Summit Community Gardens are coming together to bring the *community* together to share delicious, nutritious food. The event will feature tasty, local, fresh food and $5 drinks. There will also be family-friendly activities: face painting, live music, a photographer, and friendly goats to meet. Any pictures taken can be purchased online, and 50% of the fee is donated back to EATS and Summit Community Gardens.

Thanks for all the work you do to make our community healthier and happier, EATS! Our community is better off because of your efforts.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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