Jul 22 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 27 2014
The University of Colorado Boulder today announced the hiring of Timothy Orr as producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Orr has been serving as interim director since February 2013 and was hired at the conclusion of a nationwide search for a permanent director. Orr has been with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival as a …
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May 27 2014
Renowned Irish author Colm Tóibín, Italian composer Alberto Caruso and Ron Daniels, associate director for the Royal Shakespeare Company join forces at CU Opera’s New Opera Workshop June 13-15. The trio works with College of Music student artists on Tóibín’s adaptation of his 2006 novel, “The Master” a finalist for the prestigious Booker Prize. The …
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May 20 2014
Annual Fundraiser Benefitting Historic Altona Grange Hall, 1896 Lively Food, Hot Music, Local Vendors, on Saturday, June 7, 10 to 7p.m. Have fun in rural Boulder County, we at The Altona Grange are having our second annual “Home on the Grange” at Historic Altona Grange Hall. To benefit the Altona Grange #127 Building and Programs. …
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