The Silverthorne Pulse

Hate the thought of kids with empty stockings and bare trees on Christmas? So do we. And for over 20 years, the Summit County community has joined the Family & Intercultural Resource Center to do something about it.   On December 11, the Adopt an Angel program hands out gifts to more than 250 local families that would otherwise have no presents on Christmas morning. The effort makes a big difference, according to Kendra, a single mother living in Summit County. “I was going through a divorce, and I was …

Winter has begun to arrive in Summit County, but now is not the time to consider hibernating. As the fresh flakes fall, the county comes alive with some of the state’s most exciting ski resorts and areas, lots of off-the-slopes adventures and some very special events. Here’s what’s on tap in Silverthorne and throughout Summit County:   SILVERTHORNE: Rotary Club of Summit County Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 22: This Thanksgiving, join the Rotary Club of Summit County for Thanksgiving dinner at the Silverthorne Pavilion. This free event, and community staple, has …

As the snowflakes begin to fly, Silverthorne is heating up with an exciting lineup of special events and activities. Here’s what’s on tap in Silverthorne for the coming season:   Silverthorne’s First Fridays Celebrations, the First Friday of Every Month: The Town of Silverthorne is making the first Friday of every month a reason for residents and visitors to get together and celebrate our vibrant community. From arts and food to music and fun, First Friday events showcase the area’s talented makers. Special experiences with artists, chefs, brewers, athletes and entertainers in various locales are open to …

Round up the kids and head to Rainbow Park Sunday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., for Silverthorne’s largest community gathering at the free Pumpkin Fest. The Town of Silverthorne’s signature event transforms Rainbow Park into a pumpkin patch with 1,500 free pumpkins and a whole lot more. The Salida Circus returns to perform its family-friendly Spooky Circus from noon–1 p.m. The show enlists its young audience to help make the witches’ brew, and includes Halloween stilt characters, juggling, magic, acrobatics and aerial ghosts. Other fun activities include a petting …

Why do they call it Oktoberfest if it is in September? You’ll have to Google that — we don’t pretend to have all the answers. But we do know that the best way to celebrate this beer-drinking, pretzel-eating extravaganza is at the Bakers’ Brewery’s new outdoor biergarten. Not only can folks soak in the fall colors and views of the Continental Divide from this cozy space, revelers can also sip on a variety of beers including the Summit Sunset Saison, brewed with fresh ripe mangoes and fresh-cut ginger, or Bakers’ first-ever Wet Hop IPA, …

The Town of Silverthorne has partnered with local artist, Kia Neill, to create a public engagement art project that invites the community to share their images, while searching for “old school street art” wheat pasted images that have been placed in various locations around Town. Ways to be part of the Art: Share your images. Local artist Kia Neill asks you to share your favorite and most creative photos by tagging #silverthornearthunt and @silverthorneCO on Facebook and Instagram. She will select the most unique and captivating photos that will be …

Silverthorne’s new Performing Arts Center celebrates its first anniversary Saturday, June 23, starting at 11 a.m. with a host of free events. 11 a.m. — Outdoor Stage Welcoming remarks from Town of Silverthorne Mayor Ann-Marie Sandquist and Lake Dillon Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Alleman and Executive Director Joshua Blanchard. 11:30 a.m. — Lobby Enjoy refreshments, commemorate the one-year anniversary of the opening of the new building and honor those who made it possible. Noon — Flex Theater Meet the new staff members, visit with longtime staff and hear about …

Even if your summer is packed with hiking boots, paddles or barbecue tongs instead of spandex and skinny tires, the upcoming Cycle Silverthorne Month has something to offer you. Featuring concerts, happy hours, yoga and even big wheel races for adults, June (Cycle Silverthorne Month) is packed with incentives to get you outside and moving. Here’s a taste of what’s happening: June 1: First Friday Kickoff Celebration for Cycle Silverthorne Month Ride your bike to the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center for festivities on the outdoor stage and lawn from 4-7 …

Following a highly competitive professional snowboard season that put several Silverthorne athletes on the world map, we’re excited to welcome our local Olympic and Paralympic athletes home to Colorado.  Join us for a community celebration on Saturday, April 28 to honor those athletes who call Silverthorne home and who competed in the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic games in Pyeongchang, South Korea including Red Gerard, Kyle Mack, Chris Corning and Jimmy Sides. The event will kick-off at 10:45 a.m. with a processional along Rainbow Drive from the Silverthorne Outlet Overflow Parking Lot, adjacent to Chipotle, to …

We’re making the first Friday of every month a reason to get together. From arts and food to music and fun, we’re bringing all of our community together to show off how we all stand out. Friday, February 2 5:30-7:30 p.m. Booty Shakin’ Friday at Studio B Dance Center. It is exactly how it sounds! Come shake your booty with us and enjoy a fun and creative dance class free and open to the public with a cash bar and appetizers. 5:30-7:00 p.m. Artist Reception at Silverthorne Performing Arts Center- live music and apps 7-9 p.m. Father Daughter Date …