Sep 17 2015
ReadCon returns September 26, 2015. Sponsored by the High Plains Library District (HPLD), ReadCon is an annual celebration of reading and literacy featuring author talks, writing workshops, cosplay, activities, crafts and beer. Think Woodstock in a world run by quirky librarians. This is HPLD’s third annual ReadCon, and we promise it will be anything but …
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Sep 11 2015
By Marty Coffin Evans School is back in session, our days occasionally contain a hint of fall in the air, and local entities kick off their seasons. From the arts to athletics, September offers many area opportunities. In the arts community, the Boulder Philharmonic presents its opening night concert, “Reflections: The Spirit of Boulder,” Sunday, …
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Aug 25 2015
Betty is an octogenarian. She is the mother of one of my oldest friends, Susan. And she is suffering from the later stages of dementia. Susan asked me to give her mom a massage and I agreed. When I placed my hands on Betty, I sensed the history held in her body; the joys and …
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Aug 18 2015
During the June 30th unveiling of the Age Well Plan by Boulder County’s Area Agency on Aging, TRU Community Care (formerly Boulder County Hospice) kicks off their construction project at 2593 Park Lane, Lafayette. Upon completion in 2016, the building will house TRU’s PACE (program of all-inclusive care for the elderly) and TRU Hospice Grief …
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Aug 11 2015
Season tickets are on sale for the exciting 2015-16 University of Colorado Boulder Department of Theatre & Dance season, kicking off September 18 in the Irey Theatre with “No Boundaries,” a living archive of original and established dance solos created by prominent contemporary African-American choreographers; and Tennessee Williams’ career-defining memory play, “The Glass Menagerie,” on …
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Aug 11 2015
The Boulder Colorado organization, “Rewilding” is looking to change the way prison rehabilitation is done in NYC. Through collaboration with six New York City transition programs Rewilding is introducing Colorado adventures into the rehabilitation process. Formerly incarcerated men and women have the chance to connect with nature and people, climb mountains, practice yoga, farm and …
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Jul 28 2015
The Nederland Mining Museum offers a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining days in Boulder County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. See indoor and outdoor displays of trams, ore carts, engines, historic photographs, rare mining claim maps and a mineral display. You can even ring a signal bell like the …
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Jul 21 2015
The Foster Grandparents Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Current Grandparents are being honored at local luncheons in Colorado Springs, Larimer county, and Denver. Our Golden Anniversary is proof of the golden hearts we have volunteering with children in all 7 counties: Denver, Boulder, Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe, El Paso, Larimer. We are proud to honor …
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Jul 14 2015
The 10th Mountain Division, a famed army unit in WWII and today, is hosting an open-to-the-public picnic on Saturday, July 28, 2015 at Newton Park, located near Conifer, Colorado. The picnic is organized by members of the 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc. as a way to honor 10th Mountain Division veterans. The picnic includes a …
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Jul 08 2015
Longmont United Hospital showed its appreciation and gratitude to all of the EMS Responders in its service area by hosting an EMS Appreciation Day BBQ on the grounds of the hospital. “We are pleased to recognize and honor the contribution of these dedicated professionals, whose commitment, efforts and talents touch the lives of thousands every …
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Jun 30 2015
Color splashes are bursting from the ground and blooming all around us. Whether you are interested in landscapes or portraits, this time of year reignites enthusiasm to get outside and take photographs. There are so many fabulous spots around Niwot, that it is sometimes hard to know where to start. The obvious target is downtown, …
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Jun 23 2015
The University of Colorado Boulder, recently named Colorado’s host for the First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare national tour, announces the exhibition is open to the public at the CU Art Museum August 8-31, 2016. First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare will tour all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, …
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