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Family Activity Guide
Summer 2007
Kid Friendly Activities
in the Valley - Indoor and Rainy Day Activities

Whether it's a downpour outside or you just need a

little break from all that beautiful sunshine, these activities are definitely worth stepping in for.

Story Time

Sit back, relax, and even read a magazine while the kids enjoy a great story read by our local librarians. Just try to make sure to go at age appropriate times.
The Gunnison Library at 307 N. Wisconsin offers story time on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-3, and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon for preschoolers. Also offered is the Summer Reading Program from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for ages Kindergarten into First Grade, running June 7 to July 6. You can also bring the whole family over for a pajama party on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information and to confirm events, please call 970-641-3485.

The Old Rock Community Library in Crested Butte at 507 Maroon Ave offers story time on Wednesday from 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. for toddlers, and on Thursdays 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Also offered will be the "Get a Clue" Summer Reading Program. on Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.. Detectives from preschool through young adult can participate in fun programs, story times, prize drawings, a family weekly reading contest, and more. Registration starts June 1 or for more information call 970-349-6535. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Both libraries offer fun games on the computers for kids, cozy reading areas, and movie and CD rentals.

Crested Butte Heritage Museum
Located at Fourth and Elk Ave. in Crested Butte, this museum has a replica of the 1920s train that ran around the valley, the Denver Grand Rio. There are also ranching, cowboy, mining, and old ski equipment displays, as well as a great gift shop with toys and souvenirs. Tours are given for groups of 10 or more and admission for children is $3.00. Call 970-349-1880 for further information.

Majestic Theatre
Located in Crested Butte next to Clark's Market, this is the only movie theatre in the valley. They offer new movies for children and adults, as well as the occasional showing of older classics. For movie times call 970-349-8955 or visit their website at www.cbmajestic.net.

Coachlight Lanes
Located in Gunnison at 405 W. Tomichi, this bowling alley offers automatic bumper pool for kids, automatic scoring, pool, video games and air hockey. For open bowling times call 970-641-7570.

Gunnison Recreation Center
A climbing wall, game room, foosball, video games, open gym times, and more are available here. Birthday packages are also available. The recreation center is located at 200 E. Spencer (behind True Value). Call 970-641-8060 or visit their website at www.gunnisonrec.com.

Western State College Games Area
Located in the basement of the College Union Building, there are pool tables, a bowling alley, table tennis, a foosball table and video games. Contact Jamie or Shelley about reserving a space for birthday parties. Call 970-943-2066 for further information.

Specialty Stores
Nomadic Spirits in Crested Butte offers an awe-inspiring crystal rock and mineral collection with a special and very affordable "kids rock section", as well as a variety of beads. The Doll House Collection in Gunnison has handcrafted dollhouse miniatures that are available for viewing and for sale. The owner loves to introduce children to this art form and no purchase is necessary. Call 970-641-0171 to set up a viewing time or drop by 208 S. Wisconsin and ask for Maureen O'Donnell.