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Park City Event Guide: July 6 – 8, 2018

July 6, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

We’re all recovering after a week full of 4th of July festivities. So now is the time to sit back, relax, and listen to some terrific open-air concert music and to get a bit of gentle movement into your weekend with a hike or a nature walk. Take a peek at what’s in store this weekend in Park City.

HEAR

Live Music @ Park City Mountain
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Park City Mountain will have casual, outdoor options for live music each Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, all summer long. Head on over to the Park City Mountain Village, beginning at 4 p.m. This weekend’s lineup:

Friday, July 6 (4:00 – 7:00 PM) – Nathan Spenser Revue – Legends Bar & Grill
Saturday, July 7 (4:00 – 6:00 PM) – Fabulous Flynn’s Tones – PayDay Express
Sunday, July 8 (4:00 – 7:00 PM) – Joy & Eric – Legends Bar & Grill

A concert at Deer Valley (Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series)

Deer Valley Music Festival
Saturday, July 7 → 7:30 PM
Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Don’t miss this one! Legendary music from Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Sweeny Todd, Company, West Side Story, and more when the Utah Symphony bring Broadway Hits by Stephen Sondheim & Andrew Lloyd Webber to life! Click HERE for ticket and event information.

The Who’s TOMMY – The Musical
July 6 – July 27 @ Egyptian Theatre
Fridays at 8 PM

Speaking of legendary – The Who’s TOMMY – The Musical – will run through July 27 at Egyptian Theatre on Friday nights at 8 p.m. Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, the show is an exhilarating story of hope, healing, and the human spirit. Winner of 5 Tonys, this show is presented by the Ziegfeld Theatre Company. Ticket information HERE.

MOVE

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter (Photo courtesy Swaner Preserve)

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
Saturday, July 7 → 8:30 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide. You’ll learn about the wonders of the wetlands, native plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of birds, elk or even nesting sandhill cranes.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturday, July 7 @ 10 AM
Park City Library

Join in on the weekly complimentary community yoga classes on the patio outside the Park City Library! Held each Saturday morning 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.

Guided Historical Hike @ Deer Valley Resort
Sunday, July 8→ 8:30 AM

Enjoy the gorgeous landscape of Deer Valley Resort with a guided historical hike on Sunday morning. The three-to-four hour hike will cover about six miles of moderately strenuous terrain – all while you learn about the area’s mining history. Participants should meet at the base of the Sterling Express chairlift (mid-mountain at Silver Lake Lodge). Reservations are required, along with a $10 fee. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and proper sun protection (and bring along plenty of water and snacks!). To reserve your spot, you’re asked to call 435-645-6648.

SHOP

Used Book Sale
July 7 → 10 AM – 6 PM
Summit County Library – Kimball Junction Branch

The Annual Used Book Sale, presented by the Friends of the Summit County Library, will be held all day Friday and Saturday in the auditorium of the Kimball Junction Branch in Park City. Select your summer reading from a huge collection of used books, including adult fiction, a bit of non-fiction and tons and tons of kids’ titles – with a massive list of books for $1 or less! Fill your Friends of the Library tote for $16 or buy a tote and fill *it* for $18.

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sundays Through September 23, 2018
10 AM – 5 PM

Park Silly takes over Historic Main Street every Sunday this summer! (Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold)

If you haven’t been out yet this year to the Park Silly Sunday Market — what are you waiting for?! This eco-friendly, open-air market shuts down Historic Main Street and packs the pavement with people, local products, and potations. To fully experience Silly Market, we recommend the fabulous and free city bus, or a carpool (traffic and parking can get seriously silly), or take advantage of the bike valet. Don’t forget your sunscreen and a water bottle!

CREATE & GROW

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
Sunday, July 8 → 11 AM – 1 PM

Bring your kiddos to the Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter to enjoy a nature-themed craft midday Sunday! All ages are welcome at this free event.

Music, a garden education station and a local business stand are all featured at Second Sundays!

Second Sundays at the Garden
Sunday, July 8 → 4 – 7 PM
Summit Community Garden
(4056 Shadow Mountain Dr)

Zip over to the Summit Community Garden on Sunday afternoon for Second Sundays at the Garden – a casual event with music, a garden education station, and a local business highlight. No tickets required for this complimentary event, and you’re encouraged to bring your own camp chair, beverages, and smiles! Kids are welcome, but please leave the dogs at home.

Happening this week

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays → 5:45 – 7:30 PM

Start at Jans on Park Ave, then hit the road with a tribe of ladies for a couple of hours. Bring rain protection, energy good and plenty of water, plus your flat repair kit. Bikes are available to rent ($15, based on availability), but the event is free! Weekly bike rides through August 27.

Monday Night Casting Clinics
Monday, July 9 5 – 7 PM

Every Monday evening, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Jans’ fly fishing experts offer free fly casting lessons and equipment tips. Join them at 5 p.m., at the ponds in lower Deer Valley, next to the gazebo. If you own a rod, you’re asked to bring it along – if you don’t, they have a limited number of rods folks can borrow.

Green Drinks in the Garden
Tuesday, July 10 → 6 – 10 PM

Mingle with other eco-conscious people and hear from local leaders about sustainability, environmental and social advocacy issues at Green Drinks. This recurring event benefits Recycle Utah – held this time at Summit Community Garden.

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
Tuesdays → 6-8 PM

Another women-only option during the week is the Tuesday night mountain bike rides with White Pine Touring. The rides are led by Team Sugar guides, and the group is divided up based on your skill and comfort level. Meet at White Pine Touring at 6 p.m., then explore new trails and meet new friends for two fun-filled hours. This experience is also free. Weekly bike rides through August 28.

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays → 6-8 PM

One more crew to hit the trails with – the Thursday night group mountain bike rides! Also at White Pine Touring, this one is open to everyone, with three groups to choose from based on ride intensity. The rides are led by White Pines Touring Racing powered by jans.com mountain bike team members and guides. And on the last Thursday of each month, there’s a free BBQ and adult beverages, provided by local vendors, at the end of the ride. Weekly bike rides through August 30.

Park City Event Guide: June 8 – 10, 2018

June 8, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Deer Valley hosts a guided historical hike this weekend. (Photo courtesy: Deer Valley Resort)

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Historias de Ayer y Hoy
Community Opening @ Kimball Art Center
Friday, June 8 → 6-8PM

Historias de Ayer y Hoy (Stories of Yesterday and Today) is a free exhibition which features the work of nine Latino artists living in Utah. Painting, photography, sculpture, and installation come together to present a diverse and dynamic collection of stories about community, culture, celebration, and conversation.

The exhibit is presented in partnership with The Christian Center of Park City and accompanies the 3rd Annual Latino Arts Festival. It will be on display until July 8, 2018.

Plein Air “Paint-Out”
Saturday, June 9 → 3 – 6 PM

Join Gallery MAR for a Plein Air “Paint-Out” at the June Garden Stroll at Park City Nursery. Artists will set up their easels and blank canvases in the garden and begin to paint at 3 p.m. Summer refreshments from local vendors and live vocals from Nicole Paradiso will add to the ambiance as you stroll the gardens and watch the artists create their work.

YMCA Open House @ Camp Roger
Saturday, June 9 → 9A-2P

A free day full of family fun at Camp Roger! Enjoy horseback rides, face painting, archery, mountain biking, sports, arts & crafts, mountain biking, archery, and more. All ages are invited, and you’ll have the chance to meet the 2018 summer staff. Camp Roger is a weeklong overnight summer camp which allows kids ages 6 – 17 to develop outdoor skills and to experience summer camp for the first time.

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The Park City Trail Series is a terrific way to explore trail running.

Park City Trail Series 5K
Saturday, June 9 → 8 AM

The Park City Trail Series is a fun (and dog-friendly!) way to be introduced to the sport of trail running. The series begins with a 5K on Saturday, with three additional (and increasing) longer races each month. All of the races are held on the Round Valley Trails, and runners are welcome to bring their pups along for the race (they begin in the final wave).

The races are scheduled as follows:

5K → Saturday, June 9
10K → Saturday, July 14
15K → August 11
13.1 miles → September 15

Guided Historical Hike @ Deer Valley Resort
Sunday, June 10 → 8:30 AM

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RBG @ Jim Santy Auditorium (Park City Library Building)
Friday & Saturday → 8 PM
Sunday → 6 PM (panel to follow)

The documentary “RBG” is this weekend’s Park City Film Series selection.

At the age of 85, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become a truly unexpected pop culture icon – all while developing a breathtaking legal legacy. RBG is a documentary which takes you on the unique personal journey (called a “fist-bumping, crowd-pleasing doc” by Indiewire) of this quiet warrior and her rise to the nation’s highest court.

On Sunday, there will be a post-film panel with Utah Supreme Court Justice Paige Peterson, University of Utah Law Professor Erika George, and ACLU of Utah Legislative and Policy Counsel Marina Lowe. KPCW News Director Leslie Thatcher will moderate.

PARK CITY FILM SERIES
The Park City Film Series is a nonprofit organization presenting the best of independent feature, documentary, world and local cinema. Our mission is to create community through film.

Al Jardin @ The Egyptian Theatre
Friday & Saturday → 8 PM
Sunday → 6 PM

Al Jardin’s mini-tour, “From the Very First Song with a Founding Member of the Beach Boys,” features songs and stories from the early days of The Beach Boys all the way through Al’s most recent solo album, “A Postcard from California.” He’ll be joined by his son, Matt Jardine, and Jeff Alan Ross. We’re told there will be lots of chances for Q & A, too!

Improvised Fairy Tales @ Park City Library
Saturday, June 9 → 3 – 4 PM

More family fun at Park City Library on Saturday, when Park City Improv will turn your favorite fairy tales on their head. We’re excited (and a little bit nervous?) for this one.

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Native Plant Sale @ Recycle Utah
Saturday, June 9 → 9 – 11 AM

Recycle Utah will host a native plant sale tomorrow morning, with drought-tolerant plants available for your garden. All plants are supplied by southern Utah nurseries (which specialize in xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscaping), and were brought here by Park City Nursery. Native plants conserve water with improved soil retention – and less water is required for maintenance. Learn more about all the work Recycle Utah does to improve and protect our community HERE.

The Park City Farmers Market has a brand-new location this year.

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays → 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
June 13 – October 10, 2018

The Park City Farmers Market moves to 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.

If you have an event you’d like featured in our weekly roundup, please email Molly@TheColonyWPC.com.

Park City Nonprofit Highlight: Recycle Utah

June 7, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Recycle Utah provides community-based resources and solutions (photo courtesy: Recycle Utah).

Park City & Summit County:
Committed to a Sustainable Community

A huge part of why Park City is such a wonderful place to build a life is the focus on sustainability. The effort to embrace best sustainability practices is led by our municipality. In fact, the Park City City Council lists it on the critical priority list and has set one of the most ambitious climate goals in North America: to be net-zero carbon and run on 100% renewable energy for city operations by 2022, and the entire community by 2032.

Park City Municipal has set very high-impact goals for sustainability.

Summit County, too, has created high-impact goals, with the aim to be 100% net renewable energy by 2032 for all Summit Co. government operations, and to make renewable electrical energy available and broadly adopted by all residents and businesses by the same year.

Thanks to city and county leadership, and dedicated sustainability teams, our community will reap the benefits for generations to come.

Boots on the Ground

The plan is one thing – the execution is another. And, while Summit County provides curbside recycling to all residents, there is a mountainous amount of waste which cannot be put in your bin – but *should* be recycled.

Enter Recycle Utah (aka, The Park City Conservation Association)! The visionary group has served Summit County since 1991 with the mission to empower people to lead sustainable lives – and the ultimate vision of a zero waste plan for Summit County.

Recycle Utah sees double-digit percentage increases in participation year after year.

Why Recycle?

Simply put – It’s about our groundwater, which is a critical component of our environment and, of course, our public health. What goes into the trash → leaches into our groundwater at the landfill → impacts our drinking water. To avoid toxins landing in the landfill in the first place – hit up Recycle Utah.

Not only does the Recycle Utah center (located on Woodbine Way) provide a place for you to take items like glass, styrofoam, plastic bags, batteries, and e-waste, it has an entire department dedicated to active education.

Education, Empowerment & CSAs

In an effort to provide community-based resources – and solutions – Recycle Utah conducts on-site environmental education, leads the Green Business Program, and facilitates composting workshops at the center (did you know – composting can easily decrease your garbage pile by as much as 30%?!).

Recycle Utah also supports Community Supported Agriculture – known as CSAs – by serving as a pick-up center for shareholders. This means CSAs like Bell Organic Gardens and Farmers Next Door drop off boxes of their lovely local produce at the Park City location each week, and residents who have bought in for the growing season simply zip over to pick up their share.

Recycling Services

Because of its efforts, Recycle Utah prevents 200 TONS of valuable materials from wasting in the landfill. And this is not per year. This is 200 tons – per month. The center accepts more than 50 different items for re-use, or hazmat treatment. Check out the list of acceptable items HERE.

Impact

In 2017 alone – Recycle Utah had approximately 400 visitors to the center each day, and collected:

832 tons of glass
188 tons of metal
98 tons of plastic
7.2 tons of Styrofoam
624 tons of paper and cardboard

The grand total of materials recycled adds up to 3,496,000 pounds (1,748 tons)!

Upcoming Events | How to Support Recycle Utah

Support local businesses while you save water at the native plant sale this weekend.

Native Plant Sale
On Saturday, June 9, Recycle Utah will host a native plant sale from 9 – 11 a.m., where you can purchase drought-tolerant plants for your garden. All plants will be supplied by southern Utah nurseries (which specialize in xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscaping), and brought here by Park City Nursery. Native plants conserve water with improved soil retention – so less water is required for maintenance.

Uncorked
The 7th Annual Uncorked outdoor concert will be held on Friday, June 29. All proceeds will go to fund glass recycling collection. A $7 ticket gives you access to live music and food, with beverages available for purchase.

Drink Green & Shop
All year-round, you can shop green. Items like composters, reusable tote and produce bags, and biodegradable dog poo bags are for sale in the center shop.

If meeting for drinks is more your speed, Recycle Utah facilitates Green Drinks. These are gatherings held on the second Tuesday of every other month for eco-conscious people to get together to talk and learn from local leaders about sustainability, environmental, and social issues.

Land preservation and sustainability are a very important part of life at The Colony at White Pine Canyon, where approximately 90% of our 4600 acres will be preserved as open space, thanks to conservation easements. We’re grateful for the visionary leadership of Recycle Utah and its steady work to improve and preserve our singular quality of life here in the mountains of Park City, Utah.

If you have a nonprofit you’d like us to highlight, please email Molly@theColonyWPC.com.

Welcome Home.

June 6, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Summer 2018 Ad (Photo courtesy: Upwall Design).

Perfection Has A New Address: The Colony

Our new Summer 2018 advertisement features one of The Colony’s most magnificent homesteads. Created by Upwall Design, and brought to life by Midway Construction Company, this home is a pure mountain masterpiece. Watch for this gorgeous ad on Facebook and Instagram, as well as in print editions of Park City Magazine and Western Home Journal.

About Us

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is a development unlike any other in the world. With our commitment to open space and a less-is-more philosophy, we set the standard for on-mountain living. Approximately 90% of our 4600 acres will be preserved in perpetuity as open land, thanks to protection from conservation easements.

Mid-Mountain Trail is one of a network which runs through The Colony.

Every single one of our homesites is ski-in | ski-out, and when the snow melts, a network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails is revealed. One of our favorites, the Mid-Mountain Trail, spans 26 miles and connects The Colony to Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort, and finishes at Utah Olympic Park.

The Colony is closely connected with our Park City, Utah community, but trust us when we say, if you live here, it feels like your own world.

The Final Chapter

We are entering our final chapter here at The Colony, with the recent release of our Phase 5 Meadow Lakes homesites. Of the 13 homesites released, seven are already under contract or sold – which means just six are still available under the current release. These homesites surround the upper meadow and are all nestled among old-growth forests, with lakes, streams, and waterfalls nearby.

Lakes, streams, and waterfalls dot the upper meadow homesites.

Connect With Our Team

Connect with us to set up your own tour of this incredible community – and start building your legacy here at The Colony at White Pine Canyon. Bronson Calder and Stephen Jeffers, our Colony team, are available, on-site, seven days a week. They serve as local experts and are always available to you as a resource and to answer questions, whether they are real-estate related or not.

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Park City Nonprofit Highlight: Park City Education Foundation

May 16, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Park City Nonprofits Provide Support For Any Need

Here in Park City, we have more than 100 nonprofits whose work spans the spectrum of support. From providing things like basic human needs (The Hope Alliance), to access to sport and recreation opportunities for Latino children in our community (The Solomon Fund), to maintenance and upkeep for the trails you bike on and hike with your pup (Mountain Trails Foundation), our nonprofits are committed to making lives in our community better in every single way.

Park City Education Foundation

Among the most spectacular nonprofits in our community is one which works day-in and day-out to provide capital to “go beyond what public education provides to meet the needs of our students, teachers, and community.” The nonprofit spotlight today is on the Park City Education Foundation.

In existence since 1986, PCEF has worked to support and advance academics and student success in the Park City School District in the areas of Academic Success, College and Career Readiness, Early Childhood Education, Professional Development for Teachers, STEM, Student Wellness, and the Arts.

In 2016-2017 alone, PCEF committed $1.5 million in funding to these areas. The Foundation provides 100% of PCSD’s discretionary budget, and PCEF programs reach every single one of our districts 5,000 students.

Here’s a look at PCEF’s impact, broken out into those seven areas of support.

Academic Success

College and Career Readiness

Early Childhood Education

Professional Development for Teachers

STEM

Student Wellness

Arts

How To Get Connected: Running With Ed (RWE)

This race is a win for everyone!
(Photo courtesy of the Park City Education Foundation.)

This weekend, Park City Education Foundation facilitates one of its largest events of the year – Running With Ed. The 9th annual 38-mile relay gets underway on Saturday, May 19. The race is run by teams, in 10 legs, and crosses the entirety of Park City, on trails, pavement, with climbing and quick downhills. There are easy legs and tough ones, and they’ll take you past Olympic venues, iconic landmarks, neighborhood schools, and historic Main Street.

While it’s too late to get a team registered (bookmark it for next year!), you can still sign up to volunteer, donate to your favorite team, and, of course, show up to cheer for the runners! The course begins between 8 and 9:30 a.m., at Newpark Field House in Kimball Junction. From there, teams head to Jeremy Ranch, Ecker Hill, the Utah Olympic Park, Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village, Parley’s Park, Park City Mountain Village, McPolin, Treasure Mountain, Trailside, and then back to Newpark. Whew! Plenty of opportunities to cheer our community on!

Best of luck to all of the runners!

Support PCEF All Year Long

While RWE is one of PCEF’s largest fundraising events, there are many other ways for people to give. From the Give $180 campaign, to the Scholar Circle, to Men4Ed, to the Red Apple Gala, any philanthropic contribution you provide is sure to enrich the lives of children attending Park City schools. If it means more to you to get out and get involved, there are dozens of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. However you show your support, your efforts make a difference!

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Have a favorite Park City nonprofit you’d like highlighted? Email us: Molly@thecolonywpc.com.

Closing Day: April 8th, 2018

April 6, 2018 by Colony PR

The last day on skis, when the lifts spin for the final time, might seem like sad day, but at Park City, it’s more like an on-mountain party. Spring is just ahead with flowers blooming and wildlife sightings, as well as summer hiking, biking and golf – speaking which, stay tuned next week for more on these topics – but saying goodbye for a final time to winter calls for a celebration.

Both Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley Resort plan to close April 8, with several fun events planned. Deer Valley’s closing weekend will feature several live music options, including Lash LaRue and Muddpuddle.

Find the lineup deervalley.com.

Park City Resort hosts one of the most unique parties on Saturday, April 7 – the annual Pond Skimming competition. Contestants don costumes, gather some speed downhill and attempt to cross a near-freezing pond. Most do not make it, leading to roars of laughter from the crowd!

Catch live music, the Thin Air Innovation Festival and more throughout closing weekend at Park City.

All events can be found here.

Thin Air Concert

Deer Valley Resort, in conjunction with Park City Mountain, will host the third annual Thin Air Concert on Main Street. The show will feature Citizen Cope, (a.k.a. Clarence Greenwood). Cope’s music is an eclectic mix of rock, blues, hip-hop, and folk influences that fuse together to form a unique, soulful sound. For Thin Air 2018, he’s bringing along an ensemble of musicians for an amazing night of acoustic-driven rock. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. on lower Main Street.

More skiing

If you are still jonesing for a few more turns, Alta and Solitude both stay open until April 15, Brighton is planning on April 22, while Snowbird intends to stay open as long as they have snow – some years well into May or June.

Epic Pass

It’s never too early to think about next year, and the Epic Pass in on sale already. The Epic Pass will cost $899 and is the best way for Utah skiers and riders to access Park City Mountain’s 348 trails all season long. If you are OK with blackout dates and other limitations, the Epic Locals Pass is available for $669.

There were several upgrades to the Epic Pass as well, including the addition (with limited access) to Telluride in Colorado, Hakuba Valley in Japan and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies across Canada, bringing The Epic Pass to now offer access to a total of 61 resorts worldwide.

Passes can be purchased at EpicPass.com

IKON Pass

With Deer Valley’s sale and acquisition, the newly formed Alterra resort group has introduced the IKON Pass for their family of resorts, which includes Deer Valley, AltaSnowbird, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Aspen & more.

Offered at two different levels, either $599 or $899, unlimited skiing is available at about a dozen resorts, plus either five or seven days at the rest of the participating 26 worldwide resorts.

More information is available at ikonpass.com

Saturday Morning Nature Walk Saturday, July 7 → 8:30 AM Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Park Silly Sunday Market Sundays Through September 23, 2018 10 AM – 5 PM

Women’s Road Rides Mondays → 5:45 – 7:30 PM