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<description>2012 Vail Valley Partnership</description>
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<copyright>2012 Vail Valley Partnership. All Rights Reserved.</copyright>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate>
<lastbuilddate>Sun, 5 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</lastbuilddate>
<item><title>Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series Race</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2438&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[The Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series draws first-time snowshoers, world class snowshoe athletes, kids of all ages and everyone in between. Each event within the series includes the East West Resorts 5K Quest, Dogma Athletica 10K and a Kids' 1K.

This year, the series will feature the first year of the Dogma Athletica Snowshoe Series Cup, the largest cash purse in snowshoeing in the world with more than $15,000 in prize money. 

The snowshoe series also features slopeside sponsor expos and a post-event plaza party for all participants to enjoy a variety of giveaways and a post-race meal provided by the Dusty Boot. 

Arrive early on race day to demo Atlas Snowshoes at the start/finish area, or head to the Beaver Creek Nordic Center to rent snowshoes. 

Sunday, February 6, 2011, 11:00am - Creekside Park. 

Cost:
<MENU><LI type="disc">$30 per race pre-registration is available at Dogma Athletica or online (click Register above) and closes at 5pm the night prior to each race. 
<LI type="disc">$35 event day registration will take place in Beaver Creek prior to each race starting at 9am.
T<LI type="disc">he Kids’ 1K (12 years and younger) is free for any child accompanied by a parent. </MENU></LI type="disc">

For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.beavercreek.com/events-and-activities/snowshoe-series.aspx" target="_blank">Beaver Creek </a>.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>&quot;Knowledge and Networking at the French Press&quot;</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2592&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[
Everyone is invited to Eagle Valley Home Builders Association’s “Knowledge and Networking at the French Press” Monday, February 6th at 5:30pm. 

At this month’s event, sponsored by The Gallegos Corporation, Dacia Belisle will speak on stone composition, formation, types, finishes, quarry terminology, properties, and why any of that matters. For example, what is the difference between "chiseled and snapped edges?" She will also explain how the natural stone industry fits into sustainable building practices. 

Enjoy the presentation along with your choice of four delicious French Press entrees and French onion soup or salad at $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Please RSVP to Sue at 970-376-2033 or via <a href="mailto:sue@evhba.com">email</a>.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Leads Group</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2578&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Leads Groups meeting with Jennifer 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at the VVP Offices at Traer Creek Plaza.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>9th Annual Success Awards</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2580&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[The Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa will host the 9th Annual Vail Valley Success Awards, a themed awards ceremony, dinner and dancing event, February 10, 2012 from 6 - 11 pm. See who take home the prize in all seven categories; Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Spirit of the Valley award and New Business of the Year! 

The Success Awards honor local businesses in seven categories including Non-Profit of the Year, to which a portion of the evening's silent auction proceeds are donated. The Success Awards are the main feature of the night with clips from all finalists. The awards ceremony will be followed by dancing.

<i>Special thanks to our event sponsors: <b>Pinnacol Assurance, Alpine Bank, Denver Post, Vail Daily, KZYR, Traer Creek, Crazy Mountain Brewing Company, East West Partners, Bacchus Wine Company, TV8, NRC365 Broadcasting and E Print Solutions.<i></b>

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>After-Hours Business Mixer at FirstBank - Vail branch</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2581&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Join us for our monthly mixer at FirstBank - Vail branch on Wednesday, February 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm (please note time change). Drinks, food and as always, networking will be available!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>&quot;Lifting Injuries: a pain in the neck?&quot;</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2576&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Vail Valley Partnership, Arrow Insurance, HUB International and Pinnacol Assurance are sponsoring a quarterly safety seminar on "Lifting Injuries: a pain in the neck?".

Keith Rice, Pinnacol Safety Consultant for the Vail Valley Partnership, will be presenting an instructional seminar on proper lifting techniques and how they can help prevent workplace injuries. Reducing the frequency and severity of workplace injuries, including lifting-related claims, can have a significant positive impact on workers’ compensation premiums.

When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 9-10am
Where: The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail. Fischen Room.

To RSVP, please contact one of the following:
Jennifer Weintraub, Vail Valley Partnership 
970-477-4001
jweintraub@visitvailvalley.com

Nathalie Roy, Arrow Insurance
970-949-5110
nroy.arrow06@insuremail.net

Mark Ruehmann, HUB International
970-245-8011
mark.ruehmann@hubinternational.com
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Leads Group</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2579&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Leads Groups meeting with Jennifer 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at the VVP Offices at Traer Creek Plaza.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ski Joring in Minturn</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2561&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Location: Town of Minturn
Address: North Minturn Road
Happening 12 pm - 6 pm.

For more information, please <a href="mailto:mmetteer@minturn.org">email</a> Michelle Metteer or call (970) 827-5645.

Please visit <a href="http://www.minturn.org/" target="_blank">Town of Minturn</a>.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pink Vail Event</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2594&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[What is Pink Vail? 

A ski/ride event, après party and concert to benefit breast cancer. People raise money to sponsor their ski/ride day on a pinkified Vail Mountain, 8:30 - 4 pm on March 3rd. <MENU><LI type="disc">Optional on-mountain Checkpoint Challenge, 10 am - 3 pm. Hunt on famous Vail decks and earn prizes. 

<MENU><LI type="disc">Celebration Ski Down at 5 pm - Survivors, friends, family & those skiing in honor of a loved one will ski Eagle's Nest to Lionshead. 

<MENU><LI type="disc">Après & Concert in Arrabelle Square - awards and prizes at 5:30 pm. Concert by Gomex at 6 pm. 

<MENU><LI type="disc">Exclusive VIP Party on Friday, March 2, 2012 in Vail and two "Start Your Team" Launch Parties. 

Learn more online <a href="http://www.vvmc.com/VVMC/info/calendar/calendarevent.pinkvail.item.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. 

]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Leads Group</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2582&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Leads groups are led by Jennifer Weintraub from 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at the VVP offices at Traer Creek plaza.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series Race</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2439&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[The Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series draws first-time snowshoers, world class snowshoe athletes, kids of all ages and everyone in between. Each event within the series includes the East West Resorts 5K Quest, Dogma Athletica 10K and a Kids' 1K.

This year, the series will feature the first year of the Dogma Athletica Snowshoe Series Cup, the largest cash purse in snowshoeing in the world with more than $15,000 in prize money. 

The snowshoe series also features slopeside sponsor expos and a post-event plaza party for all participants to enjoy a variety of giveaways and a post-race meal provided by the Dusty Boot. 

Arrive early on race day to demo Atlas Snowshoes at the start/finish area, or head to the Beaver Creek Nordic Center to rent snowshoes. 

Sunday, March 6, 2011, 11:00am - McCoy Park 
Jeremy Wright North American Snowshoe Championships

Cost:
<MENU><LI type="disc">$30 per race pre-registration is available at Dogma Athletica or online (click Register above) and closes at 5pm the night prior to each race. 
<LI type="disc">$35 event day registration will take place in Beaver Creek prior to each race starting at 9am.
T<LI type="disc">he Kids’ 1K (12 years and younger) is free for any child accompanied by a parent. </MENU></LI type="disc">

For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.beavercreek.com/events-and-activities/snowshoe-series.aspx" target="_blank">Beaver Creek </a>.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Go Outside. Go Within. A Transforming Retreat.</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2586&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[This one of a kind retreat will combine skiing/ boarding in beautiful Beaver Creek, CO, with yoga & Spiritual Psychology. March 9-11 and March 12-14. 

We are partnering with an amazing yoga, meditation and ski instructor, Sonnia Höffken from “SkiYo - feel the flow! ®, visiting from the Alps! This is a fun and powerful method of self discovery and growth which is not offered anywhere else in the world. 

The journey to experiencing more joy and fulfillment in your life can begin right now! Visit our website <a href="www.innertravels.com/trips" target="_blank">Go Outside. Go Within. </a> for more info. Our retreats welcome people of all experience levels.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Girls Scouts&#039; 100th Anniversary Party</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2590&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Girl Scouts of Colorado

•  Signature Event: Girls Scouts' 100th Anniversary Party
•  Date: Saturday March 10, 2012
•  Time: 12-4pm
•  Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds-Exhibit Hall

Learn more online at <a href="http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/" target="_blank">Girl Scouts of Western Colorado</a>.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Leads Group</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2583&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Leads groups are led by Jennifer Weintraub from 8-9 am and 12-1 pm at the VVP offices at Traer Creek plaza.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>After-Hours Business Mixer at Ruggs Benedict</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2584&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Mix and mingle with other VVP members at our monthly mixer, held at Ruggs Benedict Carpet One in Avon from 5-7 pm. Drinks, food and networking opportunities on the menu!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Girl Scouts&#039; Earth Hour</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2595&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Participate in Earth Hour by turning lights off from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday of March 31, 2012 in an effort to save energy! 

Girl Scouts around the world are learning about saving energy. Along with your family and friends, you can replace incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STARRegistered qualified (or other energy-efficient) light-bulbs. 

GOAL: Encourage sustainable behavior change, reduce your CO2 footprint, and save energy and money
WHEN: The month of March
HOW: Install ENERGY STARRegistered qualified (or other energy-efficient light-bulbs) and participate in Earth Hour]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gypsum Easter Egg-stravaganza</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2545&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Children ages 2 to 11 invited to participate in underwater egg hunt, egg decorating, Easter bunny meet and greet and more. The egg hunt is free with admission to rec center. 

Visit <a href="http://www.townofgypsum.com/" target="_blank">Town of Gypsum</a> for more information.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 7 Apr 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Easter Egg Hunt</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2546&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[Kids 10 and under are invited to participate in the annual egg hunt held at Eagle Town Park. 

Egg hunts are separated by age groups and the event will happen rain or shine. Participants should B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Basket). The Easter Bunny will be on hand to help with the celebration. 

For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.townofeagle.org/" target="_blank">Town of Eagle</a>.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 7 Apr 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lionshead Easter Egg Hunt</title><link>http://www.vailvalleypartnership.com/events.asp?id=52&amp;pid=2548&amp;task=display</link><description><![CDATA[The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs for the VRD's annual Easter Egg Hunt in LionsHead Village. 

Check back for more details soon!]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 8 Apr 2012 9:22:16 CST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
