2009 Centennial Calendar

Centennial Events will be added throughout 2009, so visit our blog often for updates. For more information contact Sherry 719- 372-9675 or Holly 719- 372-3681.

JANUARY

Penrose History Exhibit
'Early Pioneers on Beaver Creek' Reception @
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
Mon 19 January
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
719-372-9675

VFW Dance
Sat 24 January
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dress in period clothing
719-372-3719

New Library Open House
Sat 31 January
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dawson Avenue
719-372-0606

FEBRUARY

Penrose Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Mon 9 February
6:30 pm
Gooseberry Patch Restaurant
719-372-3994

Valentine's Dinner
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 14 February
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Eat in or take out - $5.00 donation
Ham, potatoes, green beans,
Valentine's cupcake & ice cream
719-372-3872

Penrose VFW Centennial
Valentine's Dance
Sat 14 Febuary
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dress up in period clothing
719-372-3719

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 16 February
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
719-372-3681

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 21 February
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch Available for $5.00
719-372-3872

MARCH

Firecracker Chili Contest &
'Royal Gorge Performing Steers'
Penrose Volunteer Fire Dept.
Sat 14 March
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
719-372-3001

VFW St. Patrick's Day Dance
Sat 14 March
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

VFW St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
Tues 17 March
Corned Beef and Cabbage lunch
1:00 pm until the food runs out!
Silent Auction
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
719-372-3719

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 16 March
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
719-372-3681

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens
Sat 21 March
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch available for $5.00
719-372-3872

GRAND OPENING of the NEW LIBRARY
Sat 21 March
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
719-372-6017

APRIL

WWII Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 4 April
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

Easter Bonnet Parade
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Tues 7 April
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
719-372-3872

Easter Egg Hunt
Penrose Park & Rec
Sat 11 April
10:00 am - 11:00 am
719-372-3111

Easter Tea Party
Penrose Park & Rec
Sat 11 April
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
719-372-3111

History Exhibit Reception
'Pioneer Women of Beaver Creek'
Sat 11 April
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
719-372-9675

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 18 April
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch available for $5.00
719-372-3872

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 20 April
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
719-372-3681

MAY

Mother's Day & May Basket Presentation
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Thur 7 May
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
719-372-3872

100 Year Anniversary
Penrose Post Office
Fri 8 May
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat 9 May
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Stamp Cancellations,
Commemorative Envelopes,
Refreshments available
719-372-6333

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 16 May
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch available for $5.00
719-372-3872

Antique Tractor Pull
Cross Roads Arena Event Center
Hosted by the Arkansas Valley Flywheelers
Sponsored by Penrose Manufacturing
& Penrose Tractor Factory
16 & 17 May
Sat 16 May
Weight in 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Pull starts at 11:00 a
Sun 17 May
Weight in 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Pull starts at 10:00 am
Steve Cochran
719-276-0577

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 18 May
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
719-372-3681

Beaver Park Cemetery Tour
Sat 23 May
10:00 am- 2:00 pm
719-372-3957

Memorial Day Dance
Penrose VFW - Timberline Band
Sat 23 May
9:00 pm- 1:00 am
719-372-3719

Kirkwood Memorial Presbyterian Church
100 year Anniversary
407 5th Ave
Sat 30 May
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Commemorative Celebration,
Pig Roast and Historical Display
719-372-3830

JUNE

Flag Day Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 13 June
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

Centennial Committee Planning Meeting
Mon 15 June
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
719-372-3681

Father's Day Presentation
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Thur 18 June
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
719-372-3872

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 20 June
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch available for $5.00
719-372-3872

Penrose Centennial Appreciation
Community BBQ
Sat 20 June
Sponsored by the Penrose Chamber of Commerce
Hosted by D & K Supply
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Local Historian, Sherry Johns will be signing her books
'The Forgotten Cemeteries of Beaver Creek' &
'Pioneer Women of Beaver Creek'
Music provided by 'Colorado Country Music Association'
719-372-3994

JULY

Old -Fashion 4th of July
& Fireworks Show
Penrose Park & Rec
Sat 4 July
Noon to Midnight
719-372- 3111

Penrose History Exhibit & Reception
'Penrose, Beaver & Northern Railroad
& Downtown Penrose'
Sat 11 July
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
719-372-9675

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 18 July
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch available for $5.00
719-372-3872

Penrose Apple Day Queen
& Junior Pageant Finals
Sun 19 July
6:00 pm
Florence High School
719-372-3111
Open to the Public

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 20 July
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
719-372-3681

Founder's Day Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 25 July
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

AUGUST

Safety Fair
Penrose Volunteer Fire Department
Sat 15 August
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Penrose School
719-372-3001

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 22 August
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch available for $5.00
719-372-3872

Penrose Centennial Night
Sat 29 Aug
Sponsored by Coyote Coffee Den
Music provided by Jody Adams
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
719-372-3012

SEPTEMBER

Centennnial Poster Contest
Sponsored by Penrose Elementary School
Week of Sept 7th - 20th
719-372-6846

Penrose History Exhibit
'History of the Early Penrose
Area Schools 1860 - 1960
Slide Show & Discussion of 11
of the Old Schools & Their Locations
Photo Exhibit of Penrose High School
Graduates 1921 - 1960'
Sat 19 Sept
Penrose Elementary School
Presented by Sherry Johns, Vern Roberts & Richard Lane
6:00 pm– 8:00 pm
Slide Presentation Begins at 6:30
719-372-6846

POW/MIA Recognition Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 19 Sept
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 21 Sept
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
719-372-3681

Craft Fair
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 26 Sept
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch Available for $5.00
719-372-3872

Apple Orchard Tour
3rd Street Apples
Gail & Lance Tyler
Sat 26 Sept
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
719-372-9675

OCTOBER

APPLE DAY 2009 Events
'Visions of Yesteryear'
Sat 3 Oct
Sponsored by Penrose Chamber of Commerce
Parade, Vendors, Vintage Car Show
Activities in the Park provided by Penrose Park & Rec
Fun Run at the Penrose Elementary School
'Royal Gorge Performing Steers'
Union Pacific Railroad Train Display
719-372-3994
'What Can You do with an Apple' Contest
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
$3.00 entry fee
Three divisions:
Craft, Food, Youth (under 12)
1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes
Winners in each category
719-372-3872
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Serving lunch: BBQ sandwich, potato salad, & beverage
Cost is $5.00
Colorado Country Music Association
performing on the center stage
VFW Apple Day Dance
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719
Library Book Sale & Historical 2010 Calendars for sale
719-372-6017

Centennial Planning Committee Meeting
Mon 19 Oct
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room
719-372-3681

Halloween Carnival
Fri 30 Oct
Sponsored by Penrose Park & Rec
Penrose Elementary School
2:00 pm
719-372-3111

Halloween Day Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 31 Oct
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

NOVEMBER

Veteran's Day Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 7 November
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719


Christmas Bazaar
'Have Your Picture Taken with Santa'
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation
will be present with their Wolves
Penrose Senior Citizens Center
Sat 21 Nov
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
719-372-3872


DECEMBER

Apple Country Memories
Fri 4 Dec
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sponsored by Coyote Coffee Den
Live Nativity, Santa, Buggy Rides & Food Drive
Music Provided by 'Colorado Country Music Association '
719-372-3994

Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Dance
Penrose VFW
Sat 5 December
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
719-372-3719

'First Night' Celebration Open House
Sponsored by Penrose Community Library
Wed 30 Dec
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Music provided by 'Colorado Country Music Association'
Centennial Time Capsule Dedication
719-372-6017