[announce-gpco] accommodations and activities on June 22-24

[Charlie]

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Accommodations and Local Activities for the June 22-24 Weekend of the
Green Party of Colorado Annual State Meeting

Here’s some suggestions for places to stay overnight on the weekend of 
the state meeting.

Camping in the yards of local Green supporters: Free. Contact Scott 
Chaplin to make arrangements at chaplin@sopris.net. Some yards will come 
with showers indoors at those homes, but others will not. Public showers 
are available at the Carbondale town pool and the Hot Springs Pool. Some 
Greens staying in hotels might also lend you their showers.

White River Forest Campgrounds in the Carbondale area:
Sopris Ranger District: 970-963-2266
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/recreation/campgrounds/index.shtml
Scroll to bottom section of page to find Redstone, Avalanche and Bogen 
Flats - the recommended sites, within 16 to 28 miles from Carbondale up 
highway 133.

Several lodging options in the Carbondale area can be found at this 
great link (availability and prices will vary):
http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/accomodations.html

There are several private campgrounds listed on the above site.

The Ambience Inn comes highly recommended.

Days Inn, Carbondale: 1-970-963-9111 , informed us on May 25 that rooms 
were available as follows: 2 adults in room with 2 queens is $149 but 
discounts with AAA etc. will take off 10%.

Comfort Inn, Carbondale: all sold out for the weekend

Glenwood is about 15 miles from the meeting location in Carbondale. Many 
hotel rooms are booking up already. Here is one link to a Web site with 
Glenwood lodging information: http://www.glenwoodchamber.com/ (click on 
travel and lodging)

The Glenwood Hostel: 1-800-9-hostel; 1-970-945-8545: has dorm room beds 
available for only $14/night


By the way, here are some fun happenings in Carbondale on Saturday, 
June 23 – great for music lovers, lobster fans, and theater buffs!

Magic Moments - Summer Concerts in Redstone, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Redstone Park: A fusion of music, art and nature. Featuring: Joyce 
Illian, Bead Weaving, Charlene Miller, Howard Berkman, Chicago Blues, 
and more.

2nd Annual Music & Lobster Fest, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4th Street Plaza (4th & Main): Fresh Maine Lobster Meals. Local Music, 
Beer & Wine Tent, Kids Activities

The Trip to Bountiful, from Horton Foote, 7:30 p.m.
Thunder River Theatre


Stay Tuned for information on optional outdoor activities from 2-5 p.m. 
on Sunday, for those of you not in a rush to get home and wanting to 
enjoy the area a little more with our group!


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