Coloradans for Nebraska
Coloradans for Nebraska
November 9, 2016


 
  2016 / 2017 Co4NU Memberships

The 2016 / 2017 Coloradans for Nebraska membership is available to be ordered in our online store or at one of our watch partner locations that has a volunteer present.  Membership runs from July to July.

With Membership you receive discounts at our watch partner locations, member only pricing at Co4NU events, entry in member only drawings, and more.  
 
Thank you to all of those that have already become members for 2016 / 2017!

Membership cards for 2016 / 2017 have a black border and states it is valid through July of 2017.
 


 
  Where to Watch Games When Traveling

There are chapters of the Nebraska Alumni Association throughout the world.  There's a good possibility there may be a chapter or spirit group near your destination away from home so you can enjoy the game at another Sea of Red. 

To find watch locations, vist the Nebraska Alumni Site and choose the region you will be traveling too.  Chapters always enjoy out of town guests! 


 
  Changing Your Email?

If your email address changes, on the bottom of each of these eNews is a link to allow you to update your information.  This allows the update to happen more quickly and you can make sure that the information is in our email service correctly and you don't miss any updates or activities.

Half-Time Prizes and Volunteer Staffed Locations 

Become a part of the Sea of Red at one of the Coloradans for Nebraska watch partner locations.

The game for Saturday, November 12, 2016  has a 5:3 0 pm kickoff and will be airing on BTN .  Please join us at one of our watch partner locations, listed below, to enjoy the game with other Huskers.  Those locations that have an * (asterisk) by them will have volunteers present for this game and will have memberships for sale, Coloradans for Nebraska merchandise, and half-time drawings. 

This year, the volunteers will select prizes for each game based on what they have available and the number of guests present.  There will be both general prizes, where you can get more chances with cash donations to the scholarship fund, and the membership prize drawings for Co4NU current members.  The volunteers will also decide if they want to give members the opportunity to select which prize they want or to pull from all of the tickets for the prizes.  

Also, see below for specials or other information the watch partner locations would like you to be aware of.  


Volunteers Needed 

Coloradans for Nebraska has an IMMEDIATE need for volunteers.  Please consider donating your time for our young adults. 
  • Swingers for November 19th, and November 25th. 
  • Benders for all games to help Brittany.  
Are you looking for a way to help provide scholarships to Colorado High School Students attending University of Nebraska? Will you please consider volunteering for a watch partner location?  We will be working to staff with volunteers specific locations first to ensure resources are used the best way possible.  

Please email Wendy at  Volunteer@Co4NU.com with your availability for games and location.  For a site to have items for volunteers, we need to have at least half the season scheduled with volunteers for a specific location.

We also need volunteers to help with many other portions of Coloradans for Nebraska activities from web site maintenance, emails, and more. Please consider donating of your time for our young adults. 



Watch Partner Locations for 2016 / 2017 Season

All of the watch partner locations listed below provide a 15% discount on regular priced food and drink to Coloradans for Nebraska members 365 days a year when presented with current Co4NU membership card.  Membership runs from July to July.  Those that are ** will have volunteers present for this week's Nebraska Football Game.  Each location will have the game and sound on in dedicated areas of their establishment whenever possible.  Also, below you will find information about any specials or other items to note from the watch partner locations for this week.  

Please check with your favorite site to see what time they will open for this early game.

Watch Partner
Address & Specials / Notes
Swingers2
Husker Owned

**For the game on November 12th at Swingers, with the purchase of Budweiser products, you will be entered into a special drawing for 2 tickets to the football game on the 19th and one night lodging.  This promotion is sponsored by Budweiser for the Swingers location only.**
** Swingers Sports Lounge 
& Grill **
9535 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree
303-799-0099

Specials:
Swingza & Homemade Fries - $7.99
Cheeseburger & Fries - $7.99
3 Chicken Soft Tacos - $7.99
PBR Can - $3
Bud Light & Budweiser Pint - $3
Bloody Mary - $5
Bud Light & Bud Bottle Buckets - $12.99
Fireball Shots - $4






Noonan's Sports Bar & Grill
** Noonan's Sports Bar & Grill **
13521 East Iliff Ave
Aurora
720-246-0309

Specials:
20% Off Breakfast Items All Day
Bud Light Pints - $2
Until 5:00 PM
Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar
Mimosas - $3
7PM Until Close
Blue Moon Pints - $4
Absolut Vodka & Flavors - $4
Jameson - $4

GO BIG RED PASS
Ask about your chance to win a End of Season prizes

Bender's Bar and Grill
** Bender's Bar & Grill **
10710 Westminster Blvd
(in the Ice Centre at the Promenade)
Westminster
303-974-5125

Parking Notes - Park in Ice Centre lot on west site of the building, behind the building (limited spots) or Westin Hotel lot 
Old Chicago

**Military Appreciation Drawings at this location for the game on the 11/12**
** Old Chicago **
7115 Commerce Center Dr
Colorado Springs
719-593-7678

Seating Upstairs
Old Chicago
Old Chicago
147 S College
Ft Collins
970-482-8599

Old Chicago
4709 S Timberline Rd
Ft Collins
970-207-9456

Old Chicago
2349 W 29th St
Greeley
970-330-1116

Old Chicago
1436 Hahns Peak Dr
Loveland
970-593-1003

Old Chicago
1805 Industrial Circle
Longmont
303-651-7000

Old Chicago
1102 Pearl St
Boulder
303-443-5031
Hawley's Tavern & Grill
Husker Owned

Hawley's Tavern & Grill
2601 West Hampden
Sheridan
303-781-5668
Hideaway Lounge
The Hideaway Lounge
2627 S Parker Road
Aurora
303-671-4633

Specials:
Outsides Beer - $5
Hideunza - $5
Domestic Beer Bucket - $15
Hotdogs - $3
Fowl Line

The Fowl Line Sports Grill
774 Maleta Lane
Castle Rock
720-733-7542


EXPRESS LOCATION 
Fowl Line Express
7450 S Gartrell Rd B-7
Aurora
303-731-1134


Watch for New Partner Sites to be Added in the Future




To see our current partner locations by city from north to south front range, click here.  



Mark Your Calendars              
   
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Watch Football with Coloradans for Nebraska
Plan your Saturdays based on the football schedule as there are many times already set.  Times listed below are Mtn.
 
2016 Football Season Schedule
* Saturday, November 12 - vs Minnesota - Memorial Stadium - 5:30 BTN
* Saturday, November 19 - vs Maryland - Memorial Stadium - TBA
* Friday, November 25 - vs Iowa - at Iowa City, IA - TBA
Game times and television information will be announced 6 to 12 days in advance of kickoff for those that are listed as TBA.  Huskers.com has additional details.  
 

Tom Osborne
On November 18, 2016, from 12:00 to 1:30, the Cheyenne Salvation Army will be holding their 3rd Annual Red Kettle Kickoff Fundraiser at Little America Hotel, Grand Ballroom, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with special guest, Tom Osborne.  Individual tickets are $50 each or a table sponsorship starts at $500.  To purchase your tickets by November 16th call 307-634-2769.


Wine Tasting Event Date Set 
 
Mark your calendar for Friday, February 17, 2017 as we will be holding the Coloradans for Nebraska annual wine tasting at Noonan's Event Center in Aurora pairing food with wines from James Arthur Vineyards in Raymond, Nebraska. Additional information including pricing and link to register will be provided in the future.
2013 Wine Tasting


Avalanche
Big Ten Night at the Avalanche - Sunday, February 19, 2017  
Join Coloradans for Nebraska and other Big Ten Schools at the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, February 19th.  Game begins at 6:00 PM at the Pepsi Center.  Buy your ticket using this link for $5 to be donated back to the Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship Fund.  Pre-Game Happy Hour! Skate on the Pepsi Center Ice after the game.  Random Drawing for a Bench Experience to watch the players warm-up.  Each ticket comes with a $15 loaded value that can be applied towards food, beverages, and / or merchandise.  Big Ten Schools will be sitting together.  No additional taxes or fees with tickets starting at $36 (subject to availability).  Buy your tickets today to join Coloradans for Nebraska at this event!



Fridays Before the Game

Coloradans for Nebraska partner, Hail Varsity is now having Friday Night Tailgates at the Railyard.  This event will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 on Nebraska Football Home Game Days.

"Hail Varsity has been looking for an opportunity to build more personal relationships with our loyal readers and listeners," Hail Varsity founder and CEO Aaron Babcock said. "We wanted to create an event where fans could spend time with former Huskers while kicking off their gameday weekends."

Additional information including sponsors  can be found here.

Hail Varsity Tailgate