July 2009         

4th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller: Jerry Haag-Cheyenne, Wyoming; Cuer-Bill Holm-Ft Collins; Final Safari Express; Farewell dance to Bill and Karen Holm;
All dancers as well as spectators welcome
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

4th, 5th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

11th : The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

11th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller: Tom Roper-Az\Ill; Cuer-Arlan Sample-Greeley
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

16th : Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring Jimmy Sferes
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

18th : The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

18th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller; Jerry Junck-Az-Ne; Cuer-David Parker
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

18th : Stampin' Up Catalog Party:
The 2009-2010 catalog is here and we are having a party to celebrate. Located at Paneras Restaurant at 425 Ken Pratt Blvd in Longmont . (2-4pm) This event is FREE! View all the new stamps and make 3 fun and easy projects. Bring a friend and sign up in advance. more info

19th - 23rd: RockyGrass Academy:
For a week before the festival begins (see below), Planet Bluegrass offers the opportunity to immerse yourself as an active participant in the world of bluegrass. From small classes with world-class professional musicians, to sessions on group jamming, vocal coaching, songwriting, one-on-one instruction, and a broad variety of electives including learning fiddle tunes, practice techniques, writing instrumentals, accompaniment, improvisation, and musical history. Evenings feature band scrambles, barbecues, and plenty of jamming for novice through advanced ability levels. Many Academy students return year after year, creating long-term relationships with budding musicians from all over the world.
More: http://www.bluegrass.com/rga/

21st - August 7th: Crayons to Calculator drive:
at Bank of the West (donation bin) 302 Main Street
Crayons to Calculators invites community members to ‘adopt a student’ and fill a backpack, or to donate cash that is used to purchase backpacks and school supplies at cost. Last year, Crayons to Calculators provided backpacks of school supplies to 4,812 children from kindergarten through high school in Boulder and St. Vrain Valley schools! Read more...

22nd: Lyons Area Chamber "Business after Hours" Social:  Hosted By: Lyons Golden Gang, Beth Boone Realtor with Keller-Williams, and Cathy Rivers of Rivers Colorworks & Design.
Location: Walter Self Senior Center, Community Room at 335 Railroad Ave.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Come mix and mingle with your fellow Lyons Chamber Members. Refreshments provided. FREE to all Chamber members and 1st time guests. RSVP please by July 21st via e-mail or call 303.823.5215.

23rd : Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring Coyote Moon
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

24th - 26th: 37th Annual RockyGrass Festival.:
The 37th Annual RockyGrass Festival in Lyons brings together multiple generations of bluegrass legends to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO. The lineup for the summer festival, held July 24-26, includes headliners Steve Earle & the Bluegrass Dukes, Hot Rize, Earl Scruggs, Del McCoury Band and many, many more along the wooded banks of the St. Vrain River.
Complete lineup: Steve Earle & the Bluegrass Dukes * Hot Rize w/ Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers * Del McCoury Band * Sam Bush Bluegrass Band * Earl Scruggs w/ Family & Friends * Claire Lynch Band * California * Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper * Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass * Mike Marshall & Darol Anger w/ Väsen * Darrell Scott Bluegrass Band * Three Ring Circle * Kruger Brothers * Bearfoot * Sarah Jarosz * The High 48s * and many more...
Planet Bluegrass Ranch, 500 West Main, Lyons, CO 80540 http://www.bluegrass.com/rockygrass

25th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

25th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller: Kim Hohnholt, Co; Cuer-Ed Glenn
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

30th: Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring Finders & Youngberg
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

Open in June- Through Sept 30: Lyons Redstone Museum. The history of Lyons area in the town's 1881 schoolhouse. Pictures - Displays - Genealogy - Gift shop. Call 303. 823 5271 or 303. 823 6692

1st - August 7th: Crayons to Calculator drive:
at Bank of the West (donation bin) 302 Main Street
Crayons to Calculators invites community members to ‘adopt a student’ and fill a backpack, or to donate cash that is used to purchase backpacks and school supplies at cost. Last year, Crayons to Calculators provided backpacks of school supplies to 4,812 children from kindergarten through high school in Boulder and St. Vrain Valley schools! Read more...

1st: Taste of Shakespeare:
2pm. at Sandstone Park
Longmont Theatre's Taste of Shakespeare returns to Lyons this summer with a production of "Merchant of Venice"
Cost is free.

1st: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

1st: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller: Scott Byars-Ca; Cuer-Erin Byers;
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

6th: Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring Blue Mountain Ranch Hands
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

7th: Punt, Pass and Kick Contest. Held at Lyons High School. Sponsored by Lyons Parks, Recreation and Cultural Department. 6p.m.
303-823-8250- www.townoflyons.com 

8th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

8th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Callers: Jon & Deborah Jones-Tex; Cuer-LeRoy Shade;
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

9th - 13th: The Song School
Imagine a place where you can explore and grow every aspect of your song- writing and creativity: melody, lyrics, performance, voice, story, guitar techniques. a place where you receive professional feedback, music business and recording tips. Imagine a place where songwriters from around the country are with you - people who are just beginning to write or sing, professionals with busy tour schedules, and everybody in between. Imagine all this learning and sharing taking place within a dynamic circle of community where the most important goal is to help each other take the next creative step... More: http://www.bluegrass.com/songschool/

13th: Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring The Blue Canyon Boys
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

14th - 16th: 19th Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
The 19th annual "summit on the song" brings together many of the world's greatest songwriters - from folk to rock to country - for 3 days of performances, workshops, and relaxing in the St. Vrain River as it meanders through the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons. Preliminary 2009 lineup: Rufus Wainwright * Don McLean * Susan Tedeschi * Brett Dennen * Madeleine Peyroux * Dougie MacLean * JJ Grey & Mofro * Ben Sollee * The Drepung Monks * Joe Pug * Chuck E. Costa * many more...
Planet Bluegrass Ranch, 500 West Main, Lyons, CO 80540
http://www.folksfestival.com

15th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

15th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller - Richard Berry-Co; Cuer: Steve\Lori Harris-Az
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

20th: Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring Rue
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

22nd: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

22nd: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller & Cuer -Dean Dederman-Ne;
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

27th: Sandstone Summer Concert Series:
Featuring Jamie Lunde
6:30pm at the Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park between 3rd & 4th Ave. off Broadway
Free. Great for families and evening picnics.

29th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

29th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller-Dee Dee Dougherty-Mn\Az; Cuer: Arlin Sample
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

Every Saturday Night: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dances, The Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance Club. 50th Year of summer Saturday Square Dancing at the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons, Colorado Dances will be held every Saturday night thru Labor day. Rounds at 7:45pm and squares at 8:15-10:30p.m. All dancers as well as spectators welcome The Saturday night dances include a square dance to a popular\professional caller each Saturday. Call 303 823 6692 for information.

Open in June- Through Sept 30: Lyons Redstone Museum. The history of Lyons area in the town's 1881 schoolhouse. Pictures - Displays - Genealogy - Gift shop. Call 303. 823 5271 or 303. 823 6692

5th, 12th and 19th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

5th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 7:45pm. Squares from 8:15-10:30p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller\Cuer-Lanny Weaklend-Ne
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

6th: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance
Rounds at 2:00pm. Squares from 2:00-5:00p.m.
At the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons.
Caller-Lanny Weaklend-Ne; Cuer-Ed Glenn
"Whing Ding"
Call 303 823 6692 for information.

19th: Lyons Duck Race. 6th Annual Duck Race benefiting Lyons Parks, Recreation and Cultural Department and Local Lyons Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Prizes awarded for the first ducks crossing the finish line on the St. Vrain River. Brought to you by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events (303-823-8250) and a host of local sponsors.

Open in June- Through Sept 30: Lyons Redstone Museum. The history of Lyons area in the town's 1881 schoolhouse. Pictures - Displays - Genealogy - Gift shop. Call 303. 823 5271 or 303. 823 6692

26th : The Lyons Outdoor Market:
10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

3rd: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
Saturday, from 10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

4th: Red Rock Scramble Walk/Run. Experience the beautiful scenery of Lyons while participating in this event that benefits the Colorado Indian Bar Association Student Scholarship Fund. Begins at 10 a.m. 303.823.8470 or www.coloradoindianbar.org. Contact David Selden if you would like to volunteer 303-447-8760 x142 or dselden@narf.org

10th: The Lyons Outdoor Market:
Saturday, from 10am-4pm. 446 Main St., Lyons, CO 80540
Paintings, Wine Tasting, Jewelry, Photographs, Fair Trade Goods, Food, Unique Retailers, Massage, Psychic Readings, Candles, and Music.
Cost is free. Contact: www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com

24th: Lyons Spooktacular Halloween Parade and Downtown Trick-or-Treating. Fun for the whole family! Costume Parade, Downtown Trick-or-Treating, Community Dance and Hayrack Rides. Brought to you by the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreations & Cultural Events (303-823-8250).

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22nd: Parade of Lights Fundraiser/ Stone Cup Pie Bake Sale Fundraiser - 4th Annual pie bake off to be held at the Stone Cup. Pies for Thanksgiving with proceeds benefiting the Holiday Parade of Lights. Brought to you by the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreations & Cultural Events (303-823-8250).

TBA: Lyons Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks Show  - Spectacular annual event including Parade, Fireworks and Live Music in Sandstone Park. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Brought to you by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events (303-823-8250) and a host of local sponsors.

TBA: Lyons Golden Gang Holiday Bazaar  - will take place at Odd Fellows Hall (4th and High St. in Lyons) from 10am until 4pm. There will be handmade crafts for sale, a chili lunch, homemade tamales, and a bake sale. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds go to benefit Lyons Golden Gang, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

TBA: 35th Annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar  Handmade arts and crafts benefiting the Lyons Depot Library. 303-823-5165