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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Colorado Grand-LHMA RecapCo l o r a d o G r a n d R e c a p : 9 / 1 2 & 9 / 1 3 / 2 0 1 4 Li o n s h e a d M e r c h a n t s A s s o c i a t i o n Of f i c e : 9 7 0 . 8 4 5 . 1 1 1 3 sa r a h @ g r o u p 9 7 0 . c o m 2 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 Va i l B r a n d C o m p a t i b i l i t y “P r e m i e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l M o u n t a i n R e s o r t C o m m u n i t y ” 3 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    | |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 St a n d a r d o f e x c e l l e n c e m e t b y : • T h e C o l o r a d o G r a n d p a r t i c i p a n t d e m o g r a p h i c a n d t h e h i g h q u a l i t y st a n d a r d i n h e r e n t t o t h e e v e n t . Th e C o l o r a d o G r a n d d r a w s a n e l i t e d e m og r a p h i c o f p a r t i c i p a n t s , a l l t h a t f i t p e r f e c t l y w i t h t h e V a i l b r a n d . On l y t h e m o s t s p e c t a c u l a r v i n t a g e ve h i c l e s a r e a l l o w e d t o e n t e r , c r e a t in g a h i g h s t a n d a r d f o r p a r t i c i p a n t en t r y a n d d r a w i n g a n e q u a l l y i d e a an d d i s c e r n i n g g r o u p o f s p e c t a t o r s . • Q u a l i t y o f L i o n s h e a d e v e n t s p r o d u c e d Th e L i o n s h e a d M e r c h a n t C o m m i t t e e p r o d u c i n g t h e L i o n s h e a d p o r t i o n o f t h e C o l o r a d o G r a n d e v e n t s t h i s ye a r w o r k e d h a n d i n h a n d w i t h C o l o r a d o Gr a n d B o a r d M e m b e r s t o a s s u r e t h at t h e q u a l i t y o f e v e n t s t h a t to o k p l a c e i n V a i l a n d L i o n s h e a d i n as s o c i a t i o n w i t h t h e G r a n d m a t c h e d t h a t o f t h e e v e n t as a w h o l e a n d th a t g e n e r a l l y e x p e r i e n c e d b y t h e C o lo r a d o G r a n d c l i e n t e l e . T h e c o m m i t t e e t o o k e x t r a m e a s u r e s t o g r e e t th e C o l o r a d o G r a n d p a r t i c i p a n t s u p o n a r r i va l i n V a i l w i t h q u a l i t y w e l c o m i n g g i f t s , i n c l u d i n g V a i l p r o v i d e d pr o m o t i o n a l i t e m s , a n d c o n t in u e d t o l o o k f o r b i g a n d s m a l l w a y s t o e x c e e d t h e e x p e c t a t i o n s o f t h e G r a n d pa r t i c i p a n t s t h r o u g h o u t t h e w e e k . Th e y a d d i t i o n a l l y w o r k e d t o i m p r o v e t h e e x p e r i e n c e f o r t he s p e c t a t o r s a s w e l l . H i r i n g a n e w b a n d f o r t h e Fi n i s h L i n e V i e w i n g P a r t y a n d p r o d u c i n g h i g h q u a l i t y b r o c h u r e s f o r t h o s e i n a t t e n d a n c e , l i s t i n g ph o t o g r a p h s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n on a l l p a r t i c i p a t i n g c a r s . Ev e n t S t r e n g t h s & W e a k n e s s e s 4 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 • E x c e e d e d e x p e c t a t i o n s : Th e L i o n s h e a d M e r c h a n t s A s s o c i a t i o n a n d C o l o r a d o G r a n d B o a r d a n d E v e n t P r o d u c e r s t o o k g r e a t st r i d e s i n w o r k i n g t o g e t h e r a n d b u i l d i n g a b i g g e r a n d b e t t e r e v e n t l a s t y e a r . A s a r e s u l t , t h i s y e a r , t h e gr o u p c a m e i n w i t h t h e b a r s e t h i g h . H o w e v e r , c on t i n u e d c o l l a b o r a t i o n a l l o w e d f o r t h e L i o n s h e a d co m m i t t e e t o p r o d u c e w e l c o m e g i f t s , a h i g h q u a l i t y br o c h u r e a n d f i n a l w e e k e n d e v e n t s t h a t f a r ex c e e d e d t h e e x p e c t a t i o n s o f t h e p a r t i c i pa n t s . L i t t l e s t e p s w e r e a l s o t a ke n i n t h e p r o c e s s o f i m p r o v i n g th e e v e n t f o r s p e c t a t o r s a n d a l l in a t t e n d a n c e s e e m e d t h r i l l e d w i t h bo t h t h e F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y ev e n t s . Mo s t n o t a b l e s t r e n g t h s o f t h is y e a r ’ s e v e n t w e r e : - T h e i n c r e a s e d p r o m o t i o n a l e f f o r t , re a c h i n g o u t t o c a r c l u b s s t a t e wi d e , e a r l i e r a n d m o r e f r e q u e n t pr e s s r e l e a s e s , a n e a r l i e r p r e s e n c e o n T V 8 a n d a n e f f o rt t o d i s t r i b u t e b r o c h u r es p r o m o t i n g t h e V a i l ev e n t s t o t h e c o m m u n i t i e s v i s i t e d b y t h e g r a n d . - N e w , h i g h q u a l i t y b r o c h u r e s f o r m a rk e t i n g a n d s p e c t a t o r d i s t r i b u t i o n - A b i g g e r e m p h a s i s o n t h e s p e c t a t o r v i e w i n g p a r t y F r i d a y a f t e r n o o n . - A t t e n d a n c e – T h i s y e a r s h o w e d t h e h i g h e s t a t t e n d a n c e ac r o s s b o t h d a y s t h a t w e h a v e s e e n t o d a t e . Th e L i o n s h e a d p o r t i o n o f t h e C o l o r ad o G r a n d e v e n t h a s g r o w n t r e m e n d o u s ly i n t h e p a s t t w o y e a r s a n d gr e a t o p p o r t u n i t y l i e s a h e a d t o b u i l d o f f o f t h a t g r o w t h a n d m a k e e v e n g r ea t e r s t r i d e s i n t h e y e a r s t o co m e . Ev e n t S t r e n g t h s & W e a k n e s s e s 5 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 • M e a s u r e s t h a t c o u l d b e t a k e n f o r e v e n t i m p r o v e m e n t : In f u t u r e y e a r s w e w o u l d l i k e t o i m p r o v e o n t h e f o l l o w i n g : - I n c r e a s e m a r k e t i n g e f f o r t s a n d h o t e l pa c k a g i n g p r o m o t i o n t o d r i v e c a r cl u b s a n d d e s t i n a t i o n v i s i t o r s t o bo o k o v e r n i g h t s t a y s b e t w e e n t he F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y e v e n t s . - E n l i s t m o r e v o l u n t e e r s t o a l l o w f o r b e t t e r c o n t r o l o f p a r k i n g c a r s o n b o t h Fr i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y ’ s ev e n t s . T h i s w o u l d a l s o a l l o w f o r a b e t t e r a s s u r a n c e t h a t o i l p a n s ha v e b e e n p l a c e d b e n e a t h e a c h c a r an d a q u i c k e r p r o c e s s o f f il l i n g t h e m w i t h r o c k s o r k i tt y l i t t e r o n w i n d i e r d a y s . - H i r e a n e v e n t c o o r d i n a t o r . T h o u g h ou r v o l u n t e e r b o a r d h a s w o r k e d h a r d on t h i s e f f o r t , w e f e e l w e co u l d t a k e t h i s e v e n t t o a n e v e n bi g g e r l e v e l , b o t h i n p r om o t i o n a n d e v e n t c o m p on e n t s , b y h i r i n g a co o r d i n a t o r d e d i c a t e d t o t h a t e f f o r t . • F o r r e p e a t e v e n t , c o m p a r i s o n t o p a s t y e a r s : Ag a i n , w e f e e l t h i s w a s o u r b e s t y e a r y e t , f r o m q u a l i t y o f e v e n t to e v e n t c o m p o n e n t s t o e v e n t at t e n d a n c e . W e h a v e m a d e i n c r e d i b l e st r i d e s a n d l o o k f o r w a r d t o c o n t in u i n g w i t h t h a t m o m e n t u m i n ye a r s t o c o m e . Ev e n t B u d g e t 6 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 • T o t a l e v e n t b u d g e t : $ 5 , 9 0 7 • C S E f u n d s : $ 5 , 0 0 0 • P r o f i t a n d l o s s : $ 0 • F u n d i n g u t i l i z a t i o n : Se e a t t a c h e d • I n - k i n d s p o n s o r s h i p : $ 2 5 0 0 + • C a s h s p o n s o r s h i p : $ 7 5 0 ( C o l o r a d o G r a n d B o a r d ) ; $ 1 5 7 ( L H M A ) * E v e n t p r o d u c e r t o a t t a c h d e t a i l e d b u d g e t f o r r e c a p Es t i m a t e d R e s u l t s At t e n d a n c e a n d D e m o g r a p h i c P r o f i l e 7 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 Wi t h o u t  a su r v e y  co m p l e t e d  it  is  di f f i c u l t  to  ga u g e  th e  sp e c i f i c  at t e n d a n c e ,   sp e n d i n g  an d  RO I  nu m b e r s ;  ho w e v e r ,  we  fe e l  th e  in f o r m a t i o n  be l o w  is  an  ac c u r a t e  de p i c t i o n  of  th e  ev e n t ’ s  re s u l t s . • Es t i m a t e d  at t e n d a n c e : Th e  Gr a n d  pa r t i c i p a n t s ,  in c l u d i n g  su p p o r t  st a f f ,  fa m i l y  me m b e r s  or  tr a v e l  co m p a n i o n s  an d  ev e n t  pr o d u c t i o n  staff  to t a l    ap p r o x i m a t e l y  30 0  pe o p l e .    Ad d i t i o n a l l y ,  we  be l i e v e  th e r e  we r e  ov e r  50 0  pe o p l e  at  th e  Fr i d a y  ev e n i n g  event  an d  ov e r  a 10 0 0  on  Sa t u r d a y .    Fo r  th e  tw o  da y s  of  ev e n t s  we  ha d  15 0 0  br o c h u r e s    to  ha n d  ou t ,  al l  of  which were  go n e  by  mi d ‐ev e n t  on  Sa t u r d a y . • De m o g r a p h i c s : As  me n t i o n e d ,  th e  pa r t i c i p a n t s  in  th e  Co l o r a d o  Gr a n d  ar e  pr i m a r i l y  no n ‐lo c a l ,  wi t h  th e  ma j o r i t y  tr a v e l l i n g  to Vail  fr o m  ou t  of  st a t e .    Th e y  ar e  a hi g h  in c o m e  de m o g r a p h i c  an d  ar e  an  id e a l  Va i l  cl i e n t e l e .    Th e  ma j o r i t y  of spectators  on  Fr i d a y  an d  Sa t u r d a y  we r e  lo c a l s ,  al s o  fr o m  a de s i r a b l e  in c o m e  br a c k e t ,  wi t h  a po r t i o n  of  att e n d e e s  travelling to  Va i l  fr o m  in ‐st a t e ,  no n ‐lo c a l  lo c a t i o n s  in c l u d i n g  th e  We s t e r n  Sl o p e  an d  Fr o n t  Ra n g e .    Av e r a g e  ag e  of  bo t h   pa r t i c i p a n t s  an d  at t e n d e e s  ra n g e d  fr o m  40 ‐60 . Es t i m a t e d R e s u l t s Ev e n t A t t e n d e e E s t i m a t e d S p e n d i n g a n d R O I 8 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E    |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 Es t i m a t e d  Sp e n d i n g • Lo d g i n g : • Th e  Co l o r a d o  Gr a n d  pa r t i c i p a n t s  st a y e d  in  Va i l  fo r  a mi n i m u m  of  3 ni g h t s  th i s  ye a r ,  as  th e  ra l l y  returned to Vail  mi d ‐ro u t e  on  Tu e s d a y  ev e n i n g . • We  ad d i t i o n a l l y  pr o m o t e d  lo d g i n g  sp e c i a l s  an d  pa c k a g e s  to  Fr o n t  Ra n g e  an d  We s t e r n  Sl o p e  ca r  clubs in an  ef f o r t  to  pr o m o t e  ad d i t i o n a l  ov e r n i g h t  st a y s  by  ev e n t  att e n d e e s . • Di n i n g : • Co l o r a d o  Gr a n d  pa r t i c i p a n t s  re t u r n e d  to  Va i l  th i s  ye a r ,  sp e n d i n g  th e  ev e n i n g  di n i n g  at  Va i l  an d  Lionshead  Vi l l a g e  re s t a u r a n t s .    Ea c h  pa r t i c i p a n t  wa s  gi v e n  a $7 5  vo u c h e r  fo r  us e  at  th e  pa r t i c i p a t i n g  re s t a u r a n t  of their  ch o i c e ,  dr i v i n g  si g n i f i c a n t  re s t a u r a n t  sp e n d s  to  th o s e  re s t a u r a n t s  on  an  ot h e r w i s e  sl o w  Tu e s d a y  evening. • Ad d i t i o n a l l y ,  th e  hi g h  at t e n d a n c e  of  bo t h  th e  Fr i d a y an d  Sa t u r d a y  ev e n t s  in c r e a s e d  re s t a u r a n t  spending  si g n i f i c a n t l y  on  bo t h  of  th o s e  da y s .    Ba r t  & Ye t i ’ s  an d  Mo n t a u k  sa w  mo s t  of  th e  re s t a u r a n t  cl i e n t e l e  Friday  ev e n i n g ,  as  th e  vi e w i n g  pa r t i e s  to o k  pl a c e  on  th e i r  de c k s ,  an d  th e  Ar r a b e l l e  be n e f i t e d  fr o m  a la r g e  breakfast  ba n q u e t  ho s t e d  by  th e  Co l o r ad o  Gr a n d  fo r  pa r t i c i p a n t s  on  Sa t u r d a y  mo r n i n g . • Sh o p p i n g : Ag a i n ,  hi g h  at t e n d a n c e  of  bo t h  th e  Fr i d a y  an d  Sa t u r d a y  ev e n t s  in c r e a s e d  re t a i l  sp e n d i n g  si g n i f i c a n t l y  on both of  th o s e  da y s  in  Li o n s h e a d  as  we l l . • RO I :    Th e  To w n  of  Va i l  re c e i v e d  a re t u r n  on  in v e s t m e n t  th r o u g h  in c r e a s e d  sa l e s  an d  lo d g i n g  ta x  dr i v e n  fr o m  each of the  se g m e n t s  de s c r i b e d  ab o v e  .   Ad d i t i o n a l l y ,  it  is  ou r  be l i e f  ha t  th e  ov e r a l l  Va i l  qu a l i t y  ex p e r i e n c e  pr o v i d e d  to this ideal  de m o g r a p h i c  wi l l  cr e a t e  re t u r n  vi s i t o r s  to  th e  To w n  of  Va i l ,  dr i v i n g  ad d i t i o n a l  roo m  ni g h t s  an d  re t a i l  an d  restaurant  sp e n d i n g  fo r  ye a r s  to  co m e . To p l i n e M a r k e t i n g E f f o r t s 9 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E  |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 • P r e s s R e l e a s e s Th e L i o n s h e a d c o m m i t t e e m a d e a d d i t i o n a l e f f o r t s t h i s y e a r to g e t r e l e a s e s o u t e a r l y t o c a r c l u b s o n t h e Fr o n t R a n g e a n d W e s t e r n S l o p e , a s w e ll a s t o t h e l o c a l a n d s u r r o u n d i n g mo u n t a i n c o m m u n i t i e s a s t h e ev e n t a p p r o a c h e d . • V a i l D a i l y A d v e r t i s i n g In a n e f f o r t t o d r a w l o c a l s a n d vi s i t i n g g u e s t s t o t h e L i o n s h e a d a r e a as s p e c t a t o r s a n d i n h o p e s o f in c r e a s i n g d a y o f s p e n d i n g , t h e L i on s h e a d M e r c h a n t s p l a c ed t w o ½ p a g e a d s i n t h e Va i l D a i l y o n e v e n t da y s . •T V 8 Du e t o t h e i r g r e a t e r r e a c h ov e r t h e p a s t y e a r , w e e n l i s t e d T V 8 s l i g h t ly e a r l i e r t h i s y e a r . 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Co m m u n i t y C o n t r i b u t i o n 10 To w n  of  Va i l    |   CS E  |   11 / 5 / 2 0 1 4 • I m p a c t o n V a i l ’ s s e n s e o f c o m m u n i t y : Th e C o l o r a d o G r a n d i s a g r e a t c o m m un i t y e v e n t f o r t h e T o w n o f V a i l fo r m a n y r e a s o n s . T o b e g i n , t h e or g a n i z a t i o n i t s e l f i s c o m m i t t e d t o s u p p o r t i n g t h e c o mm u n i t i e s t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e y t r a v e l . T h e r e f o r e , ea c h y e a r t h e y c o n t r i b u t e a $ 7 5 0 0 c o l l e g e s c ho l a r s h i p t o a g r a d u a t i n g V a i l s e n i o r . Ad d i t i o n a l l y , t h e L i o n s h e a d p o r t i o n o f t h e e v e n t i s c o m m u n i t y p r o d u c e d . I t t r u l y t a k e s a c o l l a b o r a t i o n of a l l o f t h e L i o n s h e a d m e r c h a n t s , f r om l o d g e s t o r e t a i l t o r e s t a u r a n t s , in b o t h c o o r d i n a t i o n a n d i n - k i n d su p p o r t a n d s p o n s o r s h i p , t o p r o d u c e t h e e v e n t an d t h e M e r c h a n t s a r e v e r y p r o u d o f i t . Fi n a l l y , e s p e c i a l l y t h e F r i d a y e v e n i n g e v e n t , h a s be c o m e a g r e a t l o c a l f a l l e v e n t . W e h a v e s e e n se v e r a l o f t h e s a m e f a c e s y e a r a f t e r y e a r a n d t he f o l l o w i n g s e e m e d e v e n g r e a t er t h i s y e a r w i t h t h e ad d i t i o n o f o u r l o c a l b a n d B L T , B r i a n L o f t u s a n d T o n y G u l i z i a . I t h a s b e c o m e a s t a p l e e v e n t f o r o u r Li o n s h e a d c o m m u n i t y a n d w e h o p e i t co n t i n u e s f o r y e a r s t o c o m e . FY 2014 Budget Revenues: Vail CSE Contribution5,000 Other Sponsors/Contributions CO Grand Board 750 LMHA157 Total Revenues:5,907 Expenses: Advertising Brochures & Programs2,250 Newspaper 840 Television1,000 Driver Welcome Bags Scarves1,247 Bags, Printing Supplies and Information154 Event Décorations & Signage116 Volunteers Coordinator 300 Volunteer Gift Cards/MealsDonated Total Expenses:5,907 Net Income/(Loss)0 Additional Donations from Lionshead Businesses $2500+ Description Colorado Grand - 14 Budget Detail Event Budget - Lionshead 10/19/2014: 3:39 PM For Immediate Release September 6th, 2014 Contact: Sarah Franke Lionshead Merchants Association sarah@group970.com LIONSHEAD ROARS AS THE COLORADO GRAND CULMINATES IN VAIL THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!!! Vail, Colorado – This Friday Lionshead will roar like never before as the 85+ Colorado Grand participants culminate their multi- day journey through the state of Colorado with a victory lap through the Lionshead Village! The Colorado Grand is a 1,000-mile road ride that travels the Colorado high country in September of each year. The event, which begins and ends in Vail, Colorado, is a charitable event that has donated in excess of 4 million dollars to worthy organizations throughout Colorado since it began in 1989, including providing college scholarships to students in many of the communities through which it passes each year. With a wide array of vintage and historic racing and sports cars, the likes of pre-1960’s Aston Martins, Bentleys, Ferraris and Jaguars, the Grand features a rare collection of truly unique vehicles. Their drivers, coming from all over the world, have been on the road since early this week, driving some of Colorado’s most scenic roadways before returning back to Vail this Friday. Upon returning to the area on Friday, September 12th, the Grand participants will complete their 1,000-mile voyage by taking their vintage pre-war race and sports cars across the finish line at the Lionshead Archway, followed by a victory lap through Lionshead Village. To complement the parade of these phenomenal vintage vehicles through the mall, local musicians BLT, Brian Loftus and Tony Gulizia, will be performing their sweet sounds from 2:30-5pm. Participants and spectators are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy the view as the 85+ exquisite automobiles successfully complete their long journey throughout the colorful mountaintops of Colorado. Due to the nature of the Colorado Grand event, the cars will not all come through in one group and will arrive sporadically throughout the afternoon, as they return to the area. It is highly recommended to come early and stay late if you would like to catch them all! On Saturday, September 13th, this exceptional exhibit of artistic beauty and immaculate engineering carries on as the vintage cars make their return to line the streets of Lionshead. The Grand continues from 9am to 12pm on Saturday morning with a unique opportunity for the public to view these very special cars up close at the annual Concours d’Non-Elegance. Every square inch of Lionshead Village will be filled with these incredible vehicles parked on display for the morning. Spectators can take advantage of the rare chance to view these vintage vehicles exactly as they appeared upon returning from their arduous trek through the high country - mud, dust and all. For more information on the Colorado Grand visit co1000.com. For more information on the related festivities in Lionshead this weekend please contact Sarah Franke at sarah@group970.com. ### 2 Daily•Weekly | vaildailyweekly.com | 970•949•0555 miscellaneous ramblingsOh, say can you sing? The 2015 folks are hosting “Na-tional Anthem” auditions at the Vail Farmers’ Market on Sunday, Sept. 21. Next to the Vail Daily tent, in front of Annie’s … Round 1 is set to begin at 11 a.m. Round 2 is at 1 p.m. In Round 1, you choose any song to sing a cappella. If the judges send you to Round 2, you will be singing the “Star Spangled Banner” a cappella. Email 2015festivals@gmail.com to reserve a Round 1 time slot. Looking for a little yoga getaway? Local yogis Kim Fuller and Mari-ah Schuette are hosting the Moab Yoga and Empowerment Adven-ture, Sept. 25-28. Give them a shout at Inyourelementadventures@gmail.com for all the details!What’s the best way to cheer on alpine skiers? Closed auditions for the World Championships cheerleading squad takes place Sept. 14 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. If you are interested and have the stuff … you need to get all sorts of info to Kris Ashley by Saturday (Sept. 13). Email nykkris@yahoo.com.Find the time to check out the Colorado Grand cars on display in Lionshead Village on Sept. 13 … millions of dollars in pre-1960 auto-mobiles, having just driven over 1,000 miles around the state. Let’s face it: Old cars are sexy cars. Colorado Mountain College is hosting a community marijuana forum on Sept. 17 at the Edwards campus starting at 5:30 p.m. The panel discussion includes folks from law enforcement, legal, medical and counseling fields. It’s all about higher education.The Eagle River Cleanup is taking place Sept. 13 … this is the hall-mark event hosted by the Eagle River Watershed Council. Over 350 volunteers will clean up 68 miles of Eagle County rivers and streams. Call 970-827-5406 to see how you can be involved!Edwards Farmers Market on Saturday (Sept. 13) and Vail Farmers’ Market on Sunday (Sept. 14). Still going strong!What are you doing on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14? See you at Redtail Stadium for the start of the Ladies’ Slalom at 10:15 a.m. EagleVail’s Mikaela Shiffrin just might be the fave in this race! And I am sure there will be a special edition pin available that day to commemorate the occasion!Don’t buy that pumpkin quite yet! Save the date for the Eagle Ranch Pumpkin Patch, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brush Creek Pavilion and Park. Lots of fun for the kiddos and pumpkins in an array of shapes and sizes.Back in town … Wrennie Pennie with Adelaide in tow … you’ll hear Addie coo from a mile away! Try to catch up with this dynamic duo if you can.Birthdays in the mix over the next week: Photography princess Kristin Anderson; Eagle County Charter Hawk, Haley McKenzie; and former local and current badass Kelly Wolf Kennedy. Lots of SNL alums share birthdays in the same week: Jimmy Fallon (40); Molly Shannon (50); Amy Poehler (43); Jason Sudeikis (39); TV’s Batman Adam West (86); Sophia Loren (80); illusionist David Cop-perfield (58); movie director Oliver Stone (68); and actor Tommy Lee Jones (68).Mark BricklinEverything’s coming up marmalade SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY Mark BricklinOzmbricklin@vaildaily.comEdward StonerStraight manestoner@vaildaily.comMelanie WongB-roll captainmwong@vaildaily.comAmanda SwansonSet designeraswanson@vaildaily.comDon RogersMusedrogers@vaildaily.comWren WertinGhostwriter &go betweenwren@vaildaily.comCaramie SchnellPlaywrightcschnell@vaildaily.comJohn LaconteCover boytheweekly@vaildaily.comDavid HakesFlounderdhakes@vaildaily.com Ross LeonhartEast Coast mafiarleonhart@vaildaily.comAli MurrayShort kidamurray@vaildaily.comKaylee PorterMontana mafiakporter@vaildaily.comJustin BuschRun, Forrest, runjbisch@vaildaily.comKip TingleVoice of reasonktingle@vaildaily.comHeidi Bricklin Ingenuehbricklin@vaildaily.comBeth McKenzieDivabmckenzie@vaildaily.comChris JacobsonDark horsecjacobson@vaildaily.comCarole BukovichCasting directorcbukovich@vaildaily.comvaildailyweekly.com Reservations Recommended Open Wednesday-Sunday, 5-9pm 970-479-5429 • www.swisschalet-restaurant.com Located in the DO YOU FONDUE? 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To qualify, families should demonstrate their NEED for better housing, WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER with Habitat to build their home and ABILITY TO PAY mortgage through stable work history, good credit score and household income according the following: GROSS ANNUAL INCOME $21,315-$36,540 $24,360-$41,760 $27,405-$46,980 $30,415-$52,140 $32,865-$56,340 $35,315-$60,540 FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY (970) 748-6718 • HABITAT VAILVALLEY.ORG INFORMATIONAL SESSION, MAY 14 AT AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OFFERS HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL FAMILIES. Must be US Citizen of Permanent Legal Resident. Zero percent interest mortgage loans keep the homes affordable. Habitat makes no profit, and mortgage payments are used to build more homes. English 5:30pm and Spanish 6:30pm The deadline to submit an application is May 31, 2014. To qualify, families should demonstrate their NEED for better housing, WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER with Habitat to build their home and ABILITY TO PAY mortgage through stable work history, good credit score and household income according the following: GROSS ANNUAL INCOME $21,315-$36,540 $24,360-$41,760 $27,405-$46,980 $30,415-$52,140 $32,865-$56,340 $35,315-$60,540 FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 PICTURE YOURSELF A HOMEOWNER NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP Habitat for Humanity builds in partnership with people in need of simple, decent affordable housing. Application deadline is Tuesday, September 30 36 Daily•Weekly | vaildailyweekly.com | 970•949•0555 backTHE PAGE VAIL — On Friday, Sept. 12, Lionshead will roar like never be-fore as the 85-plus Colorado Grand participants culminate their multi-day journey through the state of Colorado with a victory lap through the village.The Colorado Grand is a 1,000-mile road ride that travels the Colo-rado high country in September of each year. The event, which begins and ends in Vail, is a charitable event that has donated in excess of 4 million dollars to worthy organi-zations throughout Colorado since it began in 1989, including provid-ing college scholarships to stu-dents in many of the communities through which it passes each year. With a wide array of vintage and historic racing and sports cars, the likes of pre-1960s Aston Martins, Bentleys, Ferraris and Jaguars, the Grand features a rare collection of unique vehicles. Their drivers, coming from all over the world, will have been on the road all week driving some of Colorado’s most scenic roadways before returning back to Vail on Sept. 12. The Grand participants will complete their 1,000-mile voyage by taking their vintage pre-war race and sports cars across the fin-ish line at the Lionshead archway, followed by a victory lap through Lionshead Village. To complement the parade, local musicians BLT (Brian Loftus and Tony Gulizia) will be performing from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Participants and spectators are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy the view as the exquisite automobiles successfully complete their long journey throughout the colorful mountaintops of Colorado. Due to the nature of the Colorado Grand event, the cars will not all come through in one group and will arrive sporadically through-out the afternoon. Come early and stay late if you would like to catch them all.On Saturday, Sept. 13, the show carries on as the vintage cars make their return to line the streets of Lionshead. The Grand continues from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning, Sept. 13, with a unique opportunity for the public to view these very special cars up close at the annual Concours d’Non-Ele-gance. Spectators can take advan-tage of the rare chance to view these vintage vehicles exactly as they appeared upon returning from their arduous trek through the high country — mud, dust and all. For more information on the Colorado Grand, visit www.co1000.com.Colorado Grand roars through VailWeekly staff reporttheweekly@vaildaily.com Spectators at the Colorado Grand on Sept. 12 and 13 will have the chance to see vintage and pre-war era automobiles on display following the annual 1,000-mile road rally. The cars will be rolling through the valley and then will be put on display in Lionshead Village.JOHN WAUGH | SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY For more information or to register, go to: www.vailsoccer.com or call: 970.390.7994 U1 Academy For all 7-10 year olds that are interested in getting professional coaching. We are bridging the gap from recreational soccer to competitive soccer. LIMITED to 25 kids. Starts October 3! Fridays 5 to 6:30pm in Edwards Oct 3rd, 10, 17, 24 and November 7th $125- VVSC jersey included! IN THE BOATHOUSE AT THE HEART OF AVON || 48 E Beaver Creek Blvd • 970 748 WINE • vin48.com SINCE 2007 | MORE THAN 40 WINES BY THE GLASS Our seasonal Small and Large Plates are perfect for sharing. See what’s cooking at vin48.com. TRY OUR NEW PEACH WOOD GRILLED DISHES! See y at $5 GLASSES of WINE $8 SMALL PLATES 5:00-6:30 HAPPIEST HOURHAPPIEST HOUR The Grandest Car Show You've Never Heard Of Huzer 9/15/14 11:01am When most people think of Vail, Colorado, the first thing that comes to mind is skiing. Maybe some mountain biking, or road biking Vail Pass, or maybe even fly fishing on the various rivers and creeks. You probably don't immediately think of the Colorado Grand, an annual charity tour now in its 26th year that winds through the Rockies that runs from Vail and through Grand Junction, Hotchkiss, Salida, and more. Gorgeous pre-1960s race and sports cars cover 1,000 miles over the course of 4 days, starting and ending in Vail. To date, the Grand has generated nearly $4,000,000 in charitable donations. I first stumbled across this event 13 years ago, and this past weekend was the first time I've been able to make it back. The Councours D'Non Elegance is held on Saturday morning, with vintage Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Porsches, Bentleys, Allards parked throughout Lionshead Village. No ropes separating you from the cars. No cars all prettied up after looping 1,000 miles through the mountains. All of the cars had various levels of dirt, mud, and plenty of bugs splattered all over the pristine paint jobs. While I was there, I managed to take a few pictures. I won't pretend I'm any kind of photographer, or any good at post processing, so please go easy on the quality of the pictures. I haven't included them all, and unfortunately, a significant amount of cars that took part in the Grand did not also display at the Concourse. Below are a few that did. (Several Pages of Pictures Available on Online Version) If you made it this far, thanks for scrolling through and (potentially) reading. I'm going to make it a point to attend more of these, and upon our departure, even my wife (not a car person) commenting on the beauty of these rare automobiles. She also wondered aloud what would be the least expensive vehicle we could purchase that would gain us entry to the Grand. There were a few MG TD and MGAs floating around, so I gather that would be the cheapest way to enter the Grand. I think the fee itself to participate in the event is $5,000. Maybe I'll stick to looking! To see full write up and pictures, go to: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/the‐grandest‐car‐show‐youve‐never‐heard‐of‐1634883244/+travis   Lionshead Colorado Grand Opportunities! Get involved in one of Lionshead’s greatest events and business opportunity…    Opportunities Available:     Donate items to the Colorado Grand Silent Auction   Donate $25 cards to be distributed to our hardworking volunteers   Donate items to the Driver Goody Bags (approximately 125 items needed to participate)   Volunteer to work event on September 12th, from 1‐6pm and/or the morning of September 13th   Offer Restaurant or retail specials exclusively for Colorado Grand participants (Drivers will return to Vail  on Tuesday, September 9th, mid‐afternoon.  They will have dinner vouchers to select restaurants chosen  by the Colorado Grand committee; however, mid‐day to early evening is an open time period for the  group).   Offer Lodging, Retail or Restaurant Packages to be advertised to Colorado Car Clubs   Open early on Saturday, September 13th.  Most Colorado Grand spectators arrive around 8:30 or 9:00am.     WHY?      To support keeping events in Lionshead!     All opportunities come with the benefit of added exposure of participating entities to the Colorado  Grand participants specifically, as well as potential event day brochure mention.  Special offers from  participating businesses will be sent to the Colorado Grand participants, Colorado Car Clubs and more.   Silent auction donations not only get you in front of the ideal Colorado Grand participant demographic,  but part of the proceeds from the auction go to a local charity    WHEN?  The Colorado Grand runs from September 8th to 13th.   Drivers will be arriving Monday, September 8th, doing a  one day trek on Tuesday, that will bring them back to Vail mid‐afternoon and then leave for the remainder of  their journey on Wednesday morning.  The main Lionshead events will be Friday afternoon, as the drivers  return and drive through Lionshead Village from 1‐6pm, and Saturday morning from 8am ‐12pm, when the  Grand participant cars will be displayed throughout Lionshead.     With any questions or to send offers, volunteer or further support the event, please contact Mackenzie  Abely at Mackenzie@group970.com or (970) 845‐7196 by Friday, August 8th.  Colorado Grand Hotel Packages *must reference Colorado Grand to receive discount Lion Square Lodge: Lion Square Lodge accommodations range from cozy, inviting, private hotel rooms to spacious, deluxe condominiums, all conveniently located within a ski-in/ski-out lodge in Vail. Superb guest services at Lion Square Lodge range from complimentary daily maid service to daily newspaper delivery, and include all the fine services you'd expect from a first-class hotel. Unit Type Rates – Run of House Lodge Room $119.00 One Bedroom Condominium $139.00 One Bedroom + Loft Condominium $189.00 Two Bedroom Condominium $199.00 Two Bedroom + Loft Condominium $249.00 Three Bedroom Condominium $299.00 *The above net rates do not include the current tax and resort fee of 16.94%. Rates are on a per night basis and valid 2 days before and after group dates. Montaneros in Vail: Located steps from Vail Mountain, Montaneros offers superior 1- to 4-bedroom condominiums with exceptional guest services and amenities. Set in Lionshead Village, this quaint mountain lodge offers convenient access to Village shops, restaurants, nightlife and many recreational activities. Replete with luxurious in-room and on-site amenities, Montaneros boasts an outdoor heated pool, outdoor hot tub and sauna, and a ski storage room. Unit Type Rate One Bedroom Condominium $175.00 One Bedroom + Loft Condominium $229.00 Two Bedroom Condominium $239.00 Two Bedroom + Loft Condominium $309.00 Three Bedroom/Two Bath Condominium $319.00 Three Bedroom/Three Bath Condominium $329.00 Four Bedroom Condominium $419.00 *The above net rates do not include the current tax and resort fee of 16.94%. Rates are on a per night basis and valid 2 days before and after group dates. Vail Mountain Resort- Marriott Visit one of the most celebrated Vail resorts, the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort nestled at the base of Vail Mountai n. Just 150 yards from the Eagle-Bahn Gondola, our Vail, Colorado resort offers relaxed lodging for daredevils, daydreamers and those seeking a little adventure. Featuring all the hospitality and charm of a European ski and spa resort, we are the destinati on of choice for those seeking the exceptional. The natural beauty that surrounds our breathtaking Vail luxury resort is reflected in a chateau atmosphere of warm elegance, complete with rich wood accents, cozy rooms, heated pools, outdoor recreation, and luxuriant on-site spa. September 12th-14th, 2014 Standard Rooms $129 Studio King Suites & Deluxe King Suites $149 Lodge at Lionshead When vacationing in Vail, Colorado, choose the Lodge at Lionshead for your Vail lodging. We are Vail's finest full service condominium property offering the highest rated Vail condo rentals in Lionshead Village. Awaiting you is a distinct feeling of Vail's "Colorado style", further enhanced by a feeling of being home. Our Vail lodging ranges from studio and studio lofts to one, two, three and four bedroom vacation condo rentals, all complemented by this Colorado lodge's great amenities, both in each unit and throughout the property. September 12th-14th, 2014 20% off *requires a minimum 2night stay