Several retirement villages in Boulder County are presenting the Boulder County Senior Living Tour on Saturday, August 23 from 10 am until 3 pm. Are you curious what senior living options are available in Boulder County? You can explore eight of Boulder County’s top retirement communities in one day via the complimentary “Boulder County Senior …
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Aug 05 2014
Fiske’s Summer Schedule Has Begun
This is Fiske Planetarium’s first summer with the new digital system and we aim to offer more programs than we have ever offered before. There are matinees Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday & Sunday. We are also offering evening programs Thursday-Saturday. In response to requests, we are duplicating our popular Thursday night program “Colorado Skies” and offering …
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Jul 29 2014
7th Annual History Mystery Challenge
Boulder History Museum’s Adult Scavenger Hunt of Fun, Food and Mystery! This year, History Mystery Challenge: ‘Mapleton Hill’ Edition FUNdraiser brings us to one of Boulder’s historic neighborhoods for an evening of riddles, great food, refreshing libations, and much merriment! Challenge your co-workers and friends to see who is the bigger riddle solver at this scavenger hunt-style, …
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Jul 22 2014
Farm To Table at the Fair!
For over 145 years the Boulder County Fair has been a feature in the community. In order to actively preserve that tradition, embrace the future and celebrate all this county has to offer, the Fair is pleased to announce the Second Annual Farm to Table Dinner, August 4, at 6 pm. Our vibrant local food movement, …
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Jul 15 2014
2014 Boulder County Fair
This year’s Boulder County Fair runs from August 1-10. To celebrate the 145th year, we have more events than ever before. The first weekend features a new Craft Fair in the Exhibit Building and focuses on local artisans and crafters spotlighting our home-grown talent. Entry and parking to the fair are free, as is a …
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Jul 08 2014
An Engaging Personality
By Michael Buckley Kayla Hollern is 24 years old and engaged to Scott Ford. She currently lives in Greeley. They are busy planning their wedding, taking care of their dog, Tucker, and use their Sundays driving to the mountains. Kayla has two siblings, who are a set of twins, attending universities in Kansas. She was born in Wichita, KS, but considers her hometown Ellis, …
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Jul 01 2014
Lyons Comes Back Strong After 2013 Flood
The EDCC recently awarded Lyons, CO the “Small Community of the Year Award” for demonstrating economic development support, planning and investing in long term development, and initiating special projects and strategies to sustain and grow their business community, made up of almost 100% small businesses. “Two initiatives, Lyons Economic Gardening Group and the Economic Development …
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Jun 24 2014
Become A Senior Auditor
by Sandy Hale I just completed a class at CU as a senior auditor and had the time of my life. You should do it this fall. Try something totally new, or learn more about an on-going interest, or something you have only dreamed about. As an auditor you have the fun of learning without the pressure of tests and papers, In my …
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Jun 17 2014
Colorado Music Festival’s Children’s Concert
I began taking my oldest grandson to the Colorado Music Festival’s Children’s Concert when he was four. Two years later his younger brother joined us and we’ve been attending annually ever since. With the decline and even absence of school music programs I wanted to be certain that my grandchildren got exposure to good music. …
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Jun 13 2014
The Flood is Over, Now What?
By Andrea Pappas Merrill Many seniors in Boulder County were affected by the floods last September. Some suffered damage to their homes, while others experienced major property damage. Though the physical losses were great, the loss of decades’ worth of family memories and items of great sentimental value may be the most devastating loss of …
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Jun 13 2014
National Men’s Health Week
Men can make their health a priority. Take action daily to live a healthier and productive life. Celebrate National Men’s Health Week, June 9-15. Take a bike ride. Toss a ball. Eat less salt. Try more veggies. There are many easy things you can do every day to improve your health and stay healthy. Get …
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Jun 03 2014
CU-Boulder Announces New College Of Music Dean
University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today announced the appointment of new dean for the College of Music. The new dean is Robert Shay, director of the School of Music at the University of Missouri in Columbia. His appointment begins September 1. “I’m excited to have Robert Shay join us at the critical juncture for the College of …
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