Jul 23 2019
The first Boulder County Fair was October 12, 1869 which was planned by a group of ranchers and farmers who aimed to celebrate the rich diversity of the Colorado Territory. The original fair included displays of flowers, vegetables, hand-made articles, livestock and newest technology items which are still programs included in the fair today. Over …
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Jul 16 2019
By Ester Quintana Matheson, Board Member The Boulder County Latina League (BCLL) just awarded 59 scholarships to Boulder County Latino students. For two decades BCLL has been awarding scholarships to Latino students who greatly need financial resources and encouragement to continue their education in community colleges and universities. In the last 20 years the League …
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Jul 09 2019
In June, The Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) kicked off a season of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and one award-winning new play with a Shakespearean twist. The summer season begins with “Twelfth Night,” opening outdoors in the Mary Rippon Theatre at the University of Colorado Boulder. “As You Like It” kicks off the indoor season …
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Jul 02 2019
With this month’s 50th anniversary of the moon landing, excerpts from Douglas test engineer Ray M. Smith’s Boulder Rotary Club presentation, July 16, 2004, provide historical context. “Where were you on July 16, 1969 when we watched televised pictures of American Astronauts walking on the moon? We had captured the imagination of the world with …
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Jun 25 2019
By Karen Brown, CEO of iAging in Arvada and a writer for Aging2.0 in Denver Social isolation and loneliness contribute to $75 billion in preventable healthcare costs in the U.S. annually. The feeling of being alone in this world, disconnected from friends and family, increases our risk of everything from dementia to cancer. Given that …
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Jun 18 2019
By Merlin Schaefer Most of us want some level of change in our lives, but we struggle to achieve it on our own. Even if we are independent, self-motivated, or downright desperate, it can prove quite difficult to make those changes on our own. That’s why I became a life coach. Through my experiences in …
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Jun 11 2019
By Anne Feist, Boulder Valley Spellbinders® www.Spellbinders.org On the morning of April 12th, 2019 over 100 Spellbinders® from all around Colorado converged at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, for the Spellbinders Annual Meeting. Through the art of oral storytelling Spellbinders® enhances literacy, encourages character development and builds intergenerational community. Pictured are the volunteer members …
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Jun 04 2019
When you feel it may no longer be safe for your loved ones to get behind the wheel of the vehicle, taking the keys away without explanation is seldom the best approach. Luckily, for those in Via’s service area, giving up the keys does not need to lead to a lack of independence and personal …
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May 28 2019
AARP released its Grandparents Today National Survey highlighting the latest trends among grandparents in the United States. Since 2001, the number of grandparents has grown by 24 percent from 56 million to 70 million. The research found that grandparents spend an average of $2,562 annually on their grandchildren, equaling approximately $179 billion dollars per year. …
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May 21 2019
All men and women, who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, are commemorated on this day. National Memorial Day is formally known as Decoration Day, the day that commemorated the Union and Confederate soldiers, who died during the American Civil War. Later the day extended to honor all American soldiers, …
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May 14 2019
By Juliette Jonjak Kershner The annual Caregiving Symposium, brought to you by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging takes place on May 22, at the Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave, in Boulder. This event, for Boulder County residents who care for older relatives, partners, neighbors, and friends, provides a one-stop location to explore …
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May 07 2019
The play, “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s classic comedy, premiered on Broadway in 1965 with Walter Matthau and Art Carney. The movie, in 1968, starred Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. The popular television series, with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman, aired 1970 to 1975. Neil Simon rewrote “The Odd Couple” in 1985 and transgendered the …
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