April 2012
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Official $10,000 Trout Tournament Prize List
Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash
1st Fish Weighed in: Rod/Reel
Adults:
1st Prize: $1500 Cash & Golf Certificate
2nd Prize: $500 Gander Mountain Gift Card & Golf Certificate
3rd Prize: Rod/Reel & Native sunglasses provided by Gander Mountain
4th Prize: Rod/Reel & Rain Suit provided by Gander Mountain
5th Prize: Rod/Reel, Tackle bag & Assortment of Lures provided by Gander...
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$10,000 Trout Tournament
What would you do with $10,000?
• Travel to Italy?
• Shut up the debt collectors?
• Impress your friends with a killer party?
One little trout is all that stands between you and $10,000.
On Saturday, May 19 the Aurora Reservoir will be hosting the annual $10,000 Trout Tournament where the largest trout (based on weight) will win $10,000 cash.
You may be thinking, “One LITTLE trout? Yeah...
March 2012
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Aurora Reservoir named Westword's 2012 Best Park... →
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WatchI had the opportunity to attend the annual Colorado Festivals and Events Association Conference this week. I have seen some amazing presentations, met a number of great people, and had the opportunity to learn so much more about one of my passions: event management. As I reflect on my experience, I have to say I am so thankful to be in an industry that brings so many smiles to people’s...
October 2011
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Night Fishing at the Aurora Reservoir →
The Aurora Reservoir is currently home to three state record fish including the 2011 small mouth bass caught less than a month ago. This might be your chance to catch a whopper of a fish and have a great time with friends. Dinner is included in registration.
Night of Fishing
Aurora Reservoir: 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. Aurora, CO 800016, 303-690-1286
October 28th: 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
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Galloping Goose 5K/10K is Full!
I can’t believe that one of my events has reached capacity a full three DAYS before the event! Advertising is a tricky business and not one I’m wholly familiar with, so I honestly cannot explain this turn of events.
A bit of background, this is the third year for the Galloping Goose and never once have we come close to reaching capacity. Then there was my nearly-cancelled Fall...
Galloping Goose 5K/10K Race
On October 22nd the City of Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will be holding the Galloping Goose 5K/10K race at Quincy Reservoir. Quincy Reservoir is a beautiful place to run as it is an oasis in the heart of our city. Surrounded by trees, a runner-friendly crusher-fine path, and tons of wildlife, Quincy Reservoir is a place you’ll be dreaming about running months after you’ve...
September 2011
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Fishing Contest Video →
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Aurora, Colorado Fall Fishing Contest
Who: You!
What: All Species Fall Fishing Contest. $3000 Grand Prize for the Largest Fish (by weight).
Where: Aurora Reservoir 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. Aurora,CO 80016
When: October 1, 2011, 5:30am - 1:30pm
To register visit www.auroragov.org/reservoirs
