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Thanks for participating in tree-planting
I would love to give a shout-out to all of the people that helped plant 175 new trees at the Frisco peninsula on Saturday, May 26.
In April, Kevin Burns was elected to the Dillon Town Council. 'I decided that after years of being active in the political arena in various ways, I wanted to give back to my community.' Kevin Burns, shown here in high school, earned a bachelor's in political science and international relations from Hampshire College in Massachusetts after ... (more)
The United Nations action over a massacre this weekend of at least 108 villagers was the strongest yet allowed by Russia, which has blocked criticism of Syria's president.
Summit County Community Notes: 5-27-2012
The High Country Conservation Center is looking for volunteers for this year's Frisco BBQ, June 14-16. Your primary task as a waste-reduction warrior will be to create awareness as they go to "throw away their trash," to make them stop and recognize that what they have is not just trash and that they've just eaten a zero-waste meal.
Nothnagel: A growing community in Summit County
Volunteers Julie Edman, left, and Kelsey Pratt build one of the 42 garden plots for the Breckenridge Community Gardens on Airport Road recently.
Kids' summer reading program kicks off June 5
Let the Summit County Libraries introduce you to the mysteries of the night, as they explore this year's summer reading program theme of "Dream Big - Read!" This free program is especially designed for kids 3-10. This summer's fun will include actual visits from nocturnal animals from the Denver Zoo, puppets, constellations, the National Repertory ... (more)
Summit Reads 'Big Burn' poster winners announced
The Summit Reads Committee and the Summit County Libraries have announced the winners of the kids' poster contest for this year's chosen book - "The Big Burn." The professional judges for this year's event were Brian Raitman, owner of Art on a Whim in Breckenridge, and Lelija Roy, mixed-media landscape artist, with work currently displayed at ... (more)
Frisco cops fundraising for Special Olympics
Local law-enforcement officers sgt. Mark Heminghous of the Frisco Police Department and deputy Jeff Wilson of the Summit County Sheriff's Office will be working hard Wednesday to raise money for a good cause.
Summit Up 5-23-12: Concerned about the flight time to Singapore
Andy Angell & Chelsey Johnson of Frisco remembered to bring their SDN with them on a trip to Cancun, Mexico earlier this month.
Much-larger Starbucks headed to Frisco's entryway
As its name implies, Frisco's Christmas Tree Lot has been used seasonally by a vendor of Christmas trees, but for most of the year it has sat empty and has never been developed.
As the sun disappears behind the mountains, the moon passes in front creating a partial solar eclipse Sunday evening as viewed in Frisco.
Summit County Community Notes 5-22-12
The Summit County Caregiver and Memory Loss Support Group will meet today at 4:30 p.m. at the Summit County Community and Senior Center.
New location and grand re-opening for Mountain River Naturopathic Thursday
Mountain River Naturopathic Clinic has a new location in Frisco and is celebrating this Thursday with a grand re-opening. The new spot at 507C Main Street, next to Century 21, has more exposure to walking traffic, said co-owner and naturopathic doctor Justin Pollack.
Summit Up 5-21-12: Monday: Bring it on
Jim Oberriter sent us this pic, saying 'The Oberriter family are hanging out at the 'Golden Falls' in Iceland and wish you all well.
Clean-up day brings communities together during mud season
This trio from left, Chris Lueck, Simone Belz and Dylan Olchin, along with Oscar and Fred, make their way down West Main Street in Frisco while taking part in the town clean-up day Saturday morning.
Have you ever wondered what steps are involved in purchasing a home? Come find out at our free homebuyer education class today from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Buffalo Mountain Room at the County Commons in Frisco.
Colorado: Dillon Reservoir level rising slowly
As American negotiators prepare for nuclear talks next week in Baghdad, they say recent statements from Iran and pressure from sanctions have raised the chances of compromise.
Hey, Spike! finds signs point the way to Jim
You see his handiwork all over The Summit - on the county roads, bridges and recpath system.
Summit Up 5-18-12: Where mountain goats inspect your CV joints
A mountain goat inspects the undercarriage, oil pan and CV joints of the Hines' Kia, while below another goat checks the emergency brake and carpet mats.