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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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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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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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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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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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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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Timothy Orr Named Producing Artistic Director Of CU-Boulder’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival

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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International artists to headline CU New Opera Workshop

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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Home on the Grange

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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Viva Spring Show: TAKE 6

Viva Theater/Society for Creative Aging and the Boulder Fringe Festival present six short plays in their 2014 play series. A complete program of thoughtful humor, romance and mystery from established playwrights. Each play has its own talented cast and professional director to provide a roller coaster ride of laughter, suspense and love. The plays are: “A …

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Caregiving Symposium Is This Month!

By Emily Cooper, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Thousands of Boulder County residents share time, energy and love with older relatives, partners and friends who need a little or a lot of support. Whether caring for a parent with dementia, a partner who’s had a stroke, an aging friend with a chronic illness or …

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Military Appreciation Week

By Kenneth E Camell, 303-494- 2013 Boulder Veterans Council  The Boulder Veterans Council hosts Boulder’s 12th Military Appreciation Week, May 19 to 26, 2014. This is an excellent opportunity for Boulder area citizens to return to the original intent of Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to the defenders of our freedom on today’s …

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