Inside Longmont The Magazine July 2014 by Inside Longmont

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Business Profile: Main Street Vacuum

Non Profit Spotlight: TLC Learning Center

Healthy Living: Chiropractic Care for Children

Music: Nick O’Connor

Sports & Fitness: Boulder County Bombers

In The Community: Fourth of July in the Park

Happening In Longmont: Kinetic Sculpture Race

Happening In Longmont: Downtown Farmers’ Market

Happening In Longmont: Bach & Bling

Happening In Longmont: Mt. States Children’s Home Ground Blessing

Upcoming Events

iL Business Network

iL Non Profit Community

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From the Editor July is turning out to be a month of pretty big accomplishments for Mari and me here at Inside Longmont. In addition to all the work that went into bringing this issue of the magazine to you, we spent a couple of weeks creating a brand new website that launched earlier this month. This new website will allow us to publish fresh new stories about the awesome things happening in Longmont on a regular basis, not just once each month, so it will be a great compliment to this magazine. Now you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait a whole month between issues to get updates on what is happening in our community. The new website also features an improved Calendar of Events, pages for both our Business Network and Non Profit Community members, and pages for our Longmont Insiders (including a complete list of the current Inside Deals). Best of all, you can now find every issue of Inside Longmont The Magazine on our website, with the current issue available right on the home page. Of course, this is the just the start for the new website and we will be adding plenty of new features in the weeks and months ahead. So, I invite you to please take a moment to visit the new home for Inside Longmont at www.insidelongmont.com and let us know what you think! Brian T. Wolf Editor-in-Chief

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Business Profile

Whether you are a 19 year-old college student living in an apartment with two roommates or a

married couple in your 40s living in a house with three kids and a dog, chances are you probably own a vacuum cleaner. And while there is likely to be a vacuum cleaner of one size or another in just about every home today, how many people actually have any idea what to look for when buying a vacuum? How many people buy based entirely on price only to learn that “expensive” doesn’t always mean better? How many people realize that when their vacuum stops working properly there are options besides throwing it away and buying a new one? For over 20 years, Mike Murfitt has been selling and repairing vacuums, and also educating owners on their maintenance and use. A life-long tinkerer, Mike was the kid growing up who fixed his own bicycle and took stuff apart just to see how it worked. After high school, he worked for several years at a company manufacturing pop-up campers followed by a few more years at a local shop repairing and selling vacuums. Finally, in April 2011 Mike took the leap that many people only dream about and opened his own business, Main Street Vacuum at 724 Main Street. At Main Street Vacuum, Mike sells a full line of new vacuums and also provides repairs and services for them. He is the authorized dealer for 2 out of the 3 vacuums still made in America today - Oreck and Riccar. He also carries Dyson, Royal, Dirt Devil, Hoover, and Panasonic, and a full line of parts and accessories, with over 100 bags and belts for various makes and models in stock. 8

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Additionally, Main Street Vacuum is the official warranty center for Hoover, Royal, Dirt Devil, Sebo, Dyson, and Riccar. That means that no matter where you buy your vacuum from, when you call the manufacturer’s 1-800 number for a warranty problem you are going to get directed to Mike because he is the only authorized warranty center in Longmont. Yes, anyone who owns or needs a vacuum cleaner and lives in Longmont needs to know about Main Street Vacuum. Not just because of the number of services he offers, but more importantly because of the way that Mike Murfitt provides them. For Mike, providing the best customer service in town is not just a slogan or catch phrase, it is a goal he strives to achieve with each customer who walks through his door. He recognizes that everyone’s lives are different and we all have different needs, so part of his job is to figure out how he can best help his customers. insideLONGMONT.com

When someone comes to him looking to buy a new vacuum, one of the first things that Mike will ask is, “How are you going to use it? What is your need?” Do you live in a big house or a small home? Do you have mostly carpeting or lots of hard floor surfaces? Do you own pets? Do you have stairs? Because there are so many options when it comes to buying a vacuum cleaner (upright or canister, bag or bagless, etc), Mike knows that the more information he has the better that he will fit his customer with the right product. “I have vacuums in here that start at $70 brand new and can go all the way to $1000. Do you need a $1000 vacuum? Maybe not. You need the right tool for the right job.” And maybe you don’t even need a new vacuum. Vacuums are like any other machine, over time they will wear out, lose suction, or just stop working. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to throw it out. Main Street Vacuum will service, clean, and repair any brand of vacuum

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cleaner with the goal of getting it back to running like new. One of the most common things to wear out in a vacuum is the belt. When the belt goes and the vacuum stops picking up dirt, this doesn’t mean the vacuum is broken. “People will throw away a vacuum when it just needs a simple fix like a new belt,” Mike told us. Why buy a new vacuum when you can buy a new belt for $3? “People do not realize that.” Hair is another common problem with vacuums. “Hair is the number one killer of a vacuum,” Mike said. Hair can get into a variety of places inside a vacuum, and when it gets hot the hair actually melts and can even cut through cheaper plastics, burning right through it. This happens with both pet hair and people hair. But by having the vacuum regularly serviced and clean, this prevents the hair from building up and causing damage. Everybody will need their vacuum worked on at some point. Motors go bad, belts break, brushes wear out, the chord can get run over and cut. Hair and dust can build up, reducing the vacuum’s suction. If you don’t take care of it, it won’t last very long. But if you do periodic maintenance on it, it is going to last a long time. One of the most important things for Mike in his business is educating his customers. “I’m here to educate you on the best thing to clean your home.” It is also important for him to educate his clients on how to properly maintain their vacuum. “You don’t run your vacuum until the belt breaks. Over time, the belt gets hot and stretches, but it never

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goes back.” If you ever smell burning rubber, it’s probably time for a new belt. But you don’t have to wait until it gets that bad. By having your vacuum serviced every 6-9 months you will be most likely to keep your vacuum running at the optimum level for the longest period of time. In the end, though, it all comes back to customer service. Mike was recently asked what the driving force behind opening his business was. His reply, “To provide service to my customers and to keep them happy. It can’t be about money. Without that person walking in through the door, I don’t exist.” Having a problem with your vacuum or looking to buy a new one? Stop by Main Street Vacuum and talk to Mike or you can also visit him online at www.mainstreetvacuum.com.

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Non Profit Spotlight

TLC Learning Center In today’s world, finding the right childcare and preschool can be a daunting task.

With more and more parents working outside the home, this need is increasingly becoming a necessity. For 58 years, TLC Learning Center, formerly Tiny Tim Center, has been providing high-quality preschool, early childhood education, and pediatric therapeutic services to Longmont families. TLC Learning Center has also recently introduced the Infant, Wobbler & Toddler programs in order to provide the same high-quality early learning techniques to even the youngest members of our community. “We can now take children with or without special needs as young as 6 weeks old,” Executive Director, Matt Eldred said. The Infant, Wobblers & Toddler rooms are set up to accommodate children up to 36 months. The Infant room can accommodate up to 10 children from 6 weeks to 18 months, the Wobbler room can take up to 9 children from 12 to 24 months old, and the Toddlers also can enroll up to 9 children from 24 to 36 months. “Every room has some overlap because every child is different,” said Infant Nursery Supervisor, Debbie Van Thuyne. “They move from one room to the other based on development, not age.” 12

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Since development is such a strong factor in the TLC mission, there are a variety of therapists on site who help in determining and assessing the developmental pace of each child. “You get to know the children very well and know whether they are going to meet a development milestone,” Van Thuyne told us. “Everybody works at their own pace, so there are going to be gaps in the milestones, but it’s great having the therapists come in every day and to be able to ask, ‘I’ve noticed this about this child, do you think…’” For TLC, having that regular check-in from therapists is a wonderful resource and makes it easier to ensure that each child gets the help he or she needs. All of the classrooms at TLC are structured to be inclusive, which is another important element of their mission. Each classroom is set up so that about ⅓ of the children have special needs, ⅓ are low-income or at-risk children, and ⅓ are children from typical, full-paying families. “I think families just don’t know that TLC is a quality child care center for ALL kids, not just kids with special needs or disabilities or income needs,” Matt Eldred told us. Regardless of which category you may be in, the process of enrolling is the same for all families who wish to have their child attend TLC Learning Center. They schedule weekly tours where families are invited to visit the school. The tours are guided by both the Director of Educational Services and the Director of Therapeutic Services. Because they get to experience all of the childcare, educational, and therapy services through these tours, families are able to see the entire spectrum of services that TLC offers the very first time they come in the door. The tour includes exploring the whole building, and specifically the room their child will be spending her time. Families get a chance to see how the classroom works, what the setup looks like, and get a general sense of what happens during a typical day. Next, the family fills out a registration form. Registration helps the staff know what you need as a family. “We find out what specific days they are needing and it also tells us other things particular to their child’s needs, such as dietary restrictions or allergies,” said Eldred. “Those are all really good things to know up front, so we can properly place the child in the right room.” Another process in determining which classroom they will be placed in is looking at kindergarten

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learn how they can make the child feel more comfortable based on what they know from home. Families will often share certain things about the child like his favorite bedtime toy, favorite story, or favorite food. Whatever is important to the family in their home environment, the teachers want to know so they can incorporate that into their classroom. This is something they do for every child.

and working backwards. “We try to place them in a room that is age and developmentally appropriate so that they will be able to stay with that same group of kids for up to 4 years until they eventually go off to kindergarten.” Once they determine the enrollment process and the classroom placement, TLC will have the child come spend some time in the classroom, basically like a play date. Additionally, the teachers go on a home visit to see what the child’s home looks like and to learn more about the child’s daily life. The goal is to

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While TLC is well known for working with children who have special needs or are at risk or from low income families, not everyone is aware that they also welcome other children as well, which supports their mission of creating balanced classrooms. “Our biggest challenge right now,” Matt Eldred told us, “is letting typical families know that if you are looking for childcare for working families, kindergarten readiness, quality preschool, TLC has that!” TLC Learning Center is not a place for just special needs or low income families, they are a place for all families. If you have been looking for a unique and inclusive preschool or childcare, TLC currently has openings. You can find out more information at www.learningwithtlc.org.

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Chiropractic Care for Children Chiropractic medicine is one of those fields that most people have heard of, but many may not fully understand. They often think of doctors twisting the spine and cracking bones in order to treat back pain and headaches. Few people realize what exactly chiropractic medicine is used to treat and who can benefit. Doctors today are treating horses, dogs, and cats as well as adult people, and yes, even children.

One of the first things that Dr. Tyler Perkins with Active Family Chiropractic explained to us is that as a chiropractor he doesn’t treat symptoms, he treats what is called subluxation. This is interference in the nervous system and anything that is diminishing the energy going from the brain down to the rest of the body. It takes only a small amount of weight to interrupt this flow of energy, causing subluxation. And it could have a physical, emotional, or chemical cause such as a physical trauma, emotional stress, or chemical abuse. “As a chiropractor,” Dr. Perkins said, “I am looking anywhere in the nervous system that we have interference or lack of transmission.” Once the interference is removed, the body is able to heal itself and the corresponding symptoms disappear. 16

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Subluxation can occur at multiple times throughout our lives, but for many the first occurrence can be the moment we are born, during the process of childbirth. There are a number of variables in the process of childbirth such as having a Cesarean delivery or forcep delivery or if a vacuum extractor is used. Even if it is a completely natural birth, there is still twisting and turning, with the baby navigating the birth canal and coming out. And, of course, how they are handled afterwards is important as well. Just consider all of the stresses being placed on a baby’s spine at such a young age, before they have even taken their first breath. As a result, there is a growing field among chiropractors of providing treatment to infants and young children. “Everyone thinks of babies as being delicate and fragile, but that is when they need it most,” said Dr. Perkins. This is not to say that every baby or young child needs adjustment. However, chiropractic medicine is an option available to parents when the need arises. Dr. Perkins’ first daughter was born a healthy 8lbs, 2oz, but in the days that followed began losing weight. By the time her two week checkup arrived, she was far enough underweight that her pediatrician grew concerned and advised taking her to the ER. There, doctors ran a full battery of tests on the baby, but couldn’t determine what was wrong or even offer a solution. Instead, they told Dr. Perkins that his daughter didn’t have much time left so he should take her home and enjoy what time she had. “As a new father, that just wasn’t an option for me,” Dr. Perkins told us. At that time he was already working as a chiropractor, although only treating adults primarily for pain. However, he had a friend who was also a chiropractor but who worked with children. Not knowing exactly what he treated in kids but willing to try anything, Dr. Perkins took his baby to this friend. After giving her an exam, this chiropractor began to explain about wellness and why babies need chiropractic care. And from that day forward Dr. Perkins hasn’t looked back. He is currently the only office in Longmont certified in prenatal and pediatric care, having gone through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s 2-year program. “I know there are new parents out there who are being told the same thing, that you don’t have any options,” Dr. Perkins said. “They need to know that they do

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have other options.” Today, his daughter is healthy and incredibly full of life and energy. Through that experience he was able to see the bad side of medicine, “but maybe it was for the better because of how many people I can serve and empathize with who are going through the same thing I went through.” How soon can an infant be adjusted? The answer is, as soon as the parents are ready. Dr. Perkins has treated a patient’s baby in her home just 12 hours after birth and his second daughter received her first adjustment when she was less than an hour old. Of course, an adjustment is not always necessary. The first thing to do is to examine the baby to see if she needs an adjustment. If she doesn’t need it, nothing needs to be done, but if she does then the parents have the option of having her adjusted. It is important to understand that treatments vary based on the age of the patient. While adjusting an adult may take a greater amount of force, for a young child it requires only the tip of the pinky with the amount of force less than you would comfortably put on your eye with the eyelid closed. “Very, very, light, but very, very specific,” Dr. Perkins said when describing the treatment. The adjustments involve very small contacts on very specific areas, just enough pressure necessary to remove the interference. There is no pushing on the spine, and no twisting or bending. For chiropractors, the hard part is not the adjustment, but analyzing and assessing when and where to adjust. With infants especially, the area to be treated is usually the neck. If they aren’t sitting up

yet, the lower back isn’t getting a lot of engagement. If they aren’t pushing up and crawling, the midback isn’t really moving a lot. Infants look side to side and up and down. As the child gets older and begins moving more, treatment expands to include other parts of the body like the back and hips. While the goal of chiropractic care is to remove the interference within the nervous system, the result is that it has the potential benefit to treat a variety of problems including colic, ear infections, sleeping problems, difficulty latching while nursing, acid reflux, indigestion, constipation, and even more. “If anything going on in the body is abnormal, then we return the body to normal,” Dr. Perkins said. As a child gets older and becomes more active, there are more opportunities for stresses to affect the body and for subluxation to occur. Dr. Perkins recommends having children examined at various milestones in development. “It’s easier to grow a healthy person than it is to fix a broken one.” While chiropractic care may not be for everyone, it should be an option for any parent to consider, especially when the alternatives are prescription drugs, surgery, or, worst of all, doing nothing. The most important thing to consider is to make sure you are working with a qualified chiropractor. If you have any questions about chiropractic care for children, contact Dr. Tyler Perkins at Active Family Chiropractic, www.activefamilyco.com.

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Music

Nick O’Connor

When you listen to Nick O’Connor perform, standing behind the microphone with his guitar and his

harmonica, it is easy to get lost in the stories within his songs. Whether you happen to catch him playing at a local open mic night or one of the many musical venues around town, you will almost certainly walk away feeling inspired by the raw emotion Nick brings to every performance. You may even find yourself humming a new tune. Though he is still only in his 20s, Nick has already established himself as a great singer/songwriter with powerful lyrics and memorable melodies. In a recent review of Nick’s latest CD, Fly Away, Andy Eppler of The Prairie Scholars wrote, “High quality songwriting is a commonality between all the tunes but the different feels of each one does add lots of variety proving that Nick O’Connor is more than a one-trick pony.” We couldn’t agree more. 20

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Like many musicians, Nick was drawn to music at an early age. “I wanted to be a guitarist like Eric Clapton early on,” he told us. Around the age of 13, he picked up his dad’s acoustic guitar and started playing on that. This soon led to Nick taking guitar lessons from Tim Hill, a local instructor. It was Tim Hill who first encouraged Nick to try his hand at songwriting. He remembers being told, “You have the basic stuff down, you should try writing a song.” This led to his very first original song, “Geetar,” which he ended up playing at a 7th-grade talent show. Nick continued to grow musically throughout high school, finding it very liberating. “I was always a quiet kid,” he said, “ but music was a way that people accepted me to express myself and say something.“ He started his first band during his Junior year in high school, called Mismatched, which was soon followed by a trio named O’Combo. Both bands performed original songs written by Nick O’Connor. Over time, Nick began to evolve from the guitar-driven blues style music like Muddy Waters to songwriters like Bob Dylan and Neil Young. “They were my teachers of writing songs,” he said. He started listening intensely to that style of music, the lyrics and storytelling drawing him in. He began studying these songwriters and researching the other musicians and songwriters who inspired them. This led Nick to discover writers like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and Jim Carroll. “That really helped my writing.” At the age of 17, Nick attended Berklee College of Music’s 5 week music program, where he had an opportunity to surround himself with fellow aspiring musicians and songwriters. “It was a cool experience, but music school wasn’t for me,” he admitted. Throughout his Senior year of high school, Nick continued writing and playing with O’Combo. After graduating high school, they even self-produced their first CD. “It was a hit for me,” Nick said, having sold over 300 copies. Following this, however, the band soon dissolved. But Nick continued with his music, working with other artists and producers. Most importantly, Nick continued writing music. “There’s a lot of subconscious stuff that goes on in songwriting,” he told us. “A song never turns out exactly how I want it to turn out. It takes a shape of its own. And every song is different.” It might start with a melody, or a rhythm, or a lyric, which he then tries to follow wherever he needs to in order to get it across. “I don’t think a song is ever done. I don’t think I sing a song the same way twice.” For Nick, even the meaning of a song can evolve over time. insideLONGMONT.com

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After a few twists and turns, including a three-year break from performing, Nick now finds himself with a new CD, Fly Away, and a renewed desire to perform his songs in front of an audience. For this, his third release, Nick was very careful in selecting the songs that are included. “I wanted it to be right.” The project started with 50 songs he had written, 15 of which got recorded in preparation for the album, with 10 making the final cut. Nick plans to release the five additional songs later on, possibly even later this year. “They were good songs they just didn’t fit.” There is an official CD release party scheduled on July 26, where he will be joined on stage by Fast & Reckless. Music fans will find something endearing when listening to Fly Away. You’ll find a maturity in the lyrics, a longing and intimacy in the music, and redemption in the message. It’s hard to walk away after just one listen. You can find out how to get your copy of Fly Away by going to Nick’s website, www.nickoconnormusic.com or you can catch Nick performing in town and pick up a copy in person. insideLONGMONT.com

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Sports & Fitness

The Boulder County Bombers Roller Derby

Boulder County Bombers

League hosted their fourth home bout of the season at the Boulder County Fairgrounds on June 28th. This double-header featued the first, and only, home bout this year for the BCB All-Stars as they skated against Bruising Altitude. While they fought hard, the All-Stars weren’t able to overcome Bruising Altitude and didn’t get the win. The night also featured the BCB Bombshells as they successfully took on and defeated the South Side Derby Dames in the opening bout. Once again it was a fun Saturday night cheering on the Bombers and it was great to finally see the All-Stars skating at home.

In addition to the two exciting bouts, the crowd was treated to a special exhibition by the Boulder County Bombers Junior Derby League. The young skaters showed off their skills on the track, demonstrating what they have learned from the Junior Derby League training program. The Junior Derby League has two programs for both boys and girls ages 6-12 and 13-17 and is always looking for new members. The Boulder County Bombers will have their final bout of the season on August 30, so plan ahead and don’t miss out! 24

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All-Stars vs. Bruising Altitude

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Bombshells vs. South Side Derby Dames

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Boulder County Bombers

Junior Derby League

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In The Community

Fourth of July In the Park

On July 4th, Longmont celebrated Independence Day in a big way at the annual Fouth of

July Concert in the Park held each year at Thompson Park. The master of ceremonies for the day was Bobby King, who entertained the hundreds in attendence with his witty banter and star-spangled outfit. The day started early as competitors in the picnic decorating contest arrived well before 7am to find the best spots in the shade and begin setting up. The festivities got into full swing about 11:30am, starting with a concert by the Longmont Youth Symphony, conducted by Yin-Feng Keynes Chen. They were then followed by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra who performed a mix of patriotic music and show tunes. During the Longmont Symphony Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert, veterans brought out a parade of flags to honor our military. Conductor Robert Olson also took time during their concert to allow children from the crowd to come up and stand in for a moment to act as a guest conductor. The music wrapped with a roaring performance of the 1812 Overture, complete with cannons firing. This is a Longmont tradition that is certainly worth attending and a fantastic way to celebrate the birth of our country with so many wonderful people in our community. 30

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Kinetic Sculpture Race This year, June 21st was not only the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, but also the day

of the Kinetic Sculpture Race, possibly the craziest race in Longmont. For the uninitiated, the Kinetic Sculpture Race is a unique event where teams build human-powered vehicles that must be able to complete a race course over both water and land. Teams are given awards based on how fast they complete the course, how well their craft is designed, how fun their overall theme is, and other qualties decided on by a group of judges. Thirteen teams competed, with the Shark team coming in 1st at the race and Rabbid Invasion - The Plumbers winning 1st Place overall. Besides the Kinetic Sculpture Race itself, the entire day was filled with a variety of fun activities at Union Reservoir. There were live bands, a Kid’s Recycled Raft Race (see page 37), a Solstice Swim race, and finally a nighttime bonfire with the burning of a floating dragon made of wood out on the water. Local vendors were on-hand throughout the day selling food, ice cream, and snow-cones, and there was even a beer garden for the adults. If you’ve never been to one of the Kinetic Sculpture Races, this is a unique experience that you are not going to find anywhere else. Thinking about entering next year’s race? You can visit the official website at www.kineticists.org for details on entering and tips on building your craft.

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1st Place Finisher

2nd Place Finisher

3rd Place Finisher

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Before the adult race, the kids got in on their own sculpture race in the swimming area at Union Reservoir. Nearly a dozen children competed in the Recycled Raft Race, where each craft is made out of cardboard and duct tape. Unfortunately, not many of the boats stayed afloat throughout the race, with several either capsizing or just sinking beneath the weight. But there were still some ingenious designs that managed to complete the race.

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Happening In Longmont

downtown farmers’ market

The Boulder County Farmers’ Market has come to Downtown Longmont and is now in full swing this summer! Vendors from all over Boulder County converge here to offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, pies, flowers & plants, delicious baked goods, jams, and more! The Downtown Farmers’ Market will be happening every Wednesday at 5th Ave and Main Street from 4:00pm to 8:00pm now through September 24.

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Bach & Bling Fundraiser Benefiting OUR Center On June 14, the community came together at Longmont Museum and Cultural Center for the first Bach and Bling fundraising event, benefiting OUR Center. Those in attendance were treated to an inspiring concert by the reknowned violinist and Music Director of the Boulder Bach Festival, Zachary Carrettin, who mesmerized the crowd by performing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. The evening concluded with a live auction that featured plenty of â&#x20AC;&#x153;blingâ&#x20AC;?, including a variety of excursions, a hand-blown glass bowl, some Peyton Manning collectables, a Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker pendant donated by Snyder Jewelers, and more! All of the funds raised went directly to help OUR Center continue to assist those most in need work towards a self-sufficiency.

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Happening In Longmont Mountain States Children’s Home Ground Blessing

June 8 was a memorable day for many as they came together at Mountain States Children’s Home for the Ground Blessing to celebrate the first new cottage on their campus since the 1970s. The new cottage will join four existing cottages in providing a safe environment to help even more children and their families get through rough times. The new cottage will be a 4800 sq. ft home that will be able to accommodate six place children and house parents and their children at one time. If you or your company are interested in finding a local project where you can volunteer your time, talents, or resources, this is a great way to show your support for all the good work Mountain States Children’s Home does for the children in our community. You can email Michael McNamara at fmmcnamara@comcast. net for more information about the construction volunteering schedule.

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Upcoming Events

July Events July 1 Love Joy Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle

July 20 Open Cabin Day at Old Mill Park

July 4 The Prairie Scholars at Niwot Market

July 21 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

Coffee & Connections

Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

July 5 Fathers Are Forever

July 22 Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

July 7 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music Roosevel Park Summer Concert Series

Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

July 23 Meditation Made Easy

July 8 Free Pastel Workshop with Diane Wood

The Prairie Scholars in the Clubhouse

July 11 Coffee & Connections

July 24 Stay Curious! Sparkfun Craft

KCP Gallery 2nd Friday pARTies!

July 25 Coffee & Connections

July 14 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

Downtown Street Concert Series

Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

The Prairie Scholars: Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes

July 15 Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

July 26 Sport Hypnosis

July 17 The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music

Movie in the Park July 27 Sports Hypnosis

Arts and Ales July 18 Coffee & Connections

July 28 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

Free Movie Night

Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

July 19 Fathers Are Forever

July 29 Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

16th Annual Longmont Jazz Festival

July 31 The Prairie Scholars: Brews & Tunes

ArtWalk

Mindset-For-Abundance

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August Events August 1 Boulder County Fair

August 11 The Prairie Scholars at Prospect Eats

Coffee & Connections

Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

August 2 Boulder County Fair Parade

August 12 Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

Boulder County Fair

August 14 Team Trivia at the Library

Fathers Are Forever Leftapalooza

August 15 Coffee & Connections

August 3 Boulder County Fair

August 16 Fathers Are Forever

August 4 Boulder County Fair

August 18 Open Mic at The Tasty Weasel

Open Mic @ The Tasty Weasel

August 19 Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

August 5 Boulder County Fair

August 21 Arts and Ales

Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

August 22 Coffee & Connections

August 6 Boulder County Fair

Festival on Main

August 7 Boulder County Fair

August 25 Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

August 8 Boulder County Fair

August 26 Co-Ed Coffee & Connections

Coffee & Connections

August 28 The Prairie Scholars Trio

August 9 Boulder County Fair

August 29 Coffee & Connections

The Prairie Scholars at Luckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market

August 30 BCB Bombshells vs 10th Mountain

Stay Curious! Science Fair August 10 Boulder County Fair

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Non Profit Community The Inn Between strives to help families and individuals who are facing homelessness in our community to be self-sufficient and sustainable to no longer be homeless. By providing housing and critical services, we work with our residents to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for self-sufficient living.

The OUR Center helps people move toward self-sufficiency by unifying community resources. The organization provides emergency services to help people through short-term financial crises and also works in partnership with our clients to develop case plans for those needing longer-term assistance.

Mountain States Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home extends Christian services to wounded children in an effort to meet their physical needs, heal their emotional hurts, challenge their minds, and teach them moral principles in order to reach the goals of reuniting them with their families or preparing them for independence. This is accomplished by utilizing a family model of care, strengthened by professional counselors and teachers.

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