Image: Morris Design, Inc. click 4 pix.It was a "battle of the first responders" at the 3rd annual Hockey for Hope to Benefit The Aspen Hope Center. The Snowmass Firefighters prevailed over The Aspen Police 5-4 in a tightly contested game.
Hockey is a sport that brings people together and often times is a very emotional. That's why its appropriate that the Aspen Ice Garden hosts a benefit for The Aspen Hope Center. Established in June of 2010 by the Aspen Valley Foundation, the Aspen Hope Center offers 24/7 free access to licensed mental health professionals for info, referrals and crisis intervention.
Aspen is a paradise. Few realize that Pitkin County has a suicide rate that is 3 times the National average and twice that of the State of Colorado average. Colorado consistently has one of the highest suicide rates in the Country. Form your own conclusions. The Aspen Hope Center hopes to improve those unfortunate statistics. Aspen Hope Center helps educate and integrate people who are in need. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
CALL 24/7: ASPEN HELP CENTER. 970.925.5858
Hockey for Hope was good clean fun. Open skating at the Ice Garden, a silent auction, food and drinks and of course the big rivalry game. The Firefighters and the Cops have a friendly competition in general...but it was clear that both teams wanted bragging rights on the ice. It was a great game for a great cause.
The Snowmass Firefighter ready for action. Hockey 4 Hope. Click 4 pix.The Aspen Police: Hockey 4 Hope for Aspen Hope Center. Click 4 pix.Hockey chicks at Hockey 4 Hope for the Aspen Hope Center. Click 4 Pix.The Brain Trust at Aspen Hope Center. 970-925-5858. Clcik 4 pix.
Sandy, Renee & the Kids at Hockey 4 Hope. Aspen Hope Center. Click 4 pix.
I've got so much honey...the bees envy me. Click 4 Pix.The old school served notice last night in Aspen. The Mighty, Mighty Temptations brought their precision dance moves, soulful harmonies and catchy lyrics to the stage at The Wheeler Opera House...where they CRUSHED.
Formed in Detroit in 1960, The Temps were a crucial part of the Motown Sound which eventually led them to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Otis Williams, the last remaining member of the original Temptations and his new band mates delivered a show that was equal parts nostalgia, musical talent and fun. The Wheeler was rocking as the Standing Room Only crowd was dancing in the aisles to classic tunes like, My Girl, Ball of Confusion, Get Ready, Can't Get Next to You, Papa was a Rolling Stone and Just My Imagination (running away with me)and more.
The Temptations displayed their tightly choreographed and highly energized professional show to Aspen. Performed as a Las Vegas style review The Temps sang all their hits form the 60' & 70's. The Temptations rhythm section was groovin' all night and they added in a horn section comprised of local players to complete their big band sound.
The Temps showed us how its done last night in Aspen. Their show brought back memories and created new ones. These guys are professional entertainers...and the crowd loved them.