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lue Federal Credit Union will host our *socially distanced* and fun DRIVE-THRU NightLights event this year! Swing by 2800 Arapahoe between 5 pm and 6:30 pm on Saturday, December 5th to have your photo taken with Santa, pick up yummy hot chocolate & sweets to go, and snag a festive gift bag from our business members. All from the safety of your car! Check out Nightlights for more information.
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our Christmas Shopping Can Support The Arts! Welcome to the Boulder Ballet Nutcracker Shop. Shop now through December 15 and bring some cheer to a loved one this holiday season. All Proceeds go directly to supporting Boulder Ballet. You will be contacted to arrange pick up of your order—no shipping available. Shop here!
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oulder Ballet is pleased to present the Nutcracker Suite–a virtual twist on the holiday classic. Featuring students of the Boulder Ballet school with guest performances. The Nutcracker is a 30-year tradition for Boulder Ballet. Click HERE for tickets. Please consider a donation starting at a sliding scale of $25 to help keep Boulder Ballet alive and well. Purchase a ticket and watch anytime from December 13th at 2 pm through New Years
Day! (Viewing links sent out just before the show begins!)
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anta’s Calling He’s making a list... checking it twice! Santa’s elves have just confirmed that the big guy will be making phone calls to Lafayette kiddos between 6-8 pm on December 11, and December 12. Please make sure you are available to speak with Santa during this time! Ask your parents fill out the official North Pole Questionnaire that Santa will email to them. Register by December 6th. Fee: $3. Sign up HERE.
14 to October 30 to update Colorado’s understanding of current challenges facing schools and districts as they work to sustain and enhance support for students, staff and families during the COVID19 pandemic. For a complete review of their study go to the CDE Website.
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lashlight Candy Cane Hunt. Did you hear the latest news?! A particular someone left candy canes over the grounds at City Park. Bring your flashlights and help us find them. When you arrive at the BBRC you will get a chance to decorate a bag for collecting candy canes. Prizes will be awarded to the candy cane hunters that find the special hidden elves and the golden candy cane! Parents must accompany children (no charge for adults). Hunt will be in small groups at a time. Interaction is limited to immediate households. For ages 3-12. Dec. 11, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at City Park in Lafayette. Fee: $5Res/ $8NRes. Sign up HERE.
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he Firehouse Art Center is celebrating the holidays with a Vi r t u a l F u n d r a i s e r a n d Fashion Show on December 17th from 6 to 7:30 pm. The show, to be held LIVE on the Firehouse Facebook page, will feature musical performances by David Hartman, a member of the Firehouse Board of Directors,
inter Solstice Virtual C o n c e r t . Ta k e a refreshing break from the stressors and challenges of 2020 by sharing in the thrilling, live music of world class musicians. Wi t h D e b o r a h S c h m i t Lobis on piano and Sandra Wong on violin, celebrate the Winter Solstice and the upcoming holidays in their virtual concert open to all. Call (303) 665-9052. Email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov or click on the link below to register. Free. December 17, from 3 to 4 pm. Register HERE. s a follow-up to the spring 2020 statewide needs assessment, C D E a n d t h e C o lo r ad o Education Initiative partnered on a second needs inventory administered from October
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as well as Holiday Greetings from the Board, Firehouse team members, volunteers and past exhibiting artists. Interspersed throughout the event will be pictures submitted by contestants vying to win the title of “Ugliest Holiday Sweater”. After the Holiday virtual event, all contestant submissions will be hosted on the Firehouse Art Center website for people to vote on the “Best Family Picture”, “Best Ugly Holiday SweaterPETS”, and the “Ugliest/Best Sweater Overall”. Contestant fans can vote with a donation of $1 per vote. Voting closes at midnight on December 21st and the submissions with the most donations, win! Winners will be announced the following day and will receive prizes ranging from a $100 Gift Card, to party packs from local sponsors, such as St. Vrain Cidery. It’s not too late to enter into the Fashion Show, the deadline to email your entry to holidaysweater@ firehouseart.org is December 16th. The fee to enter is $5. Call (303) 651-2787 for more information. All Entries are open for voting at www. firehouseart.org.
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