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AROUND THE CORNER
BUSINESS
9 Enjoy an afternoon along Second Avenue in Niwot.
23 Brother and sister team make local business a reality. 55 Man takes his passion for music and turns it into a recording studio.
BOOK CORNER 10 A glimpse at local suggested readings, upcoming happenings and our pick. 12 Connect to nature with author Craig Childs.
LIFESTYLE 14 Local woman discovers hobby from seed to art.
OUTLOOK 16 Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley makes a local difference.
FOOD 18 Get inspired recipes this fall through pumpkins.
COMMUNITY 20 Kinetic Sculpture Race brings creativity to Longmont. 26 Paint and wine studios offer an alternative night out. 56 Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County offers local business a chance to network.
PETS 25 The importance of keeping your pet at a healthy weight.
DINING OUT 31 Pumphouse Brewery and Restaurant serves up healthy pub favorites.
PROFILE 33 Woman reaches personal goal by climbing all of Colorado’s fourteeners.
RECREATION 36 Adults revisit childhood activities for fitness, fun. 70 Local parks, greenways and golf courses add to life in Longmont.
HEALTH 39 Get in shape without leaving your home.
42 SAVE THE DATE Spending an evening at Dickens Tavern/Opera House.
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SPECIAL FALL HOME ISSUE 59 Properly plant a tree. 61 Decorate with mirrors. 62 Update your space with wallpaper and stencils. 64 Tips on displaying photos. 65 Bring the fall season indoors with the right decor. 67 Learn how to incorporate lights in your home. 68 Prepare your home for winter.
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69 Check out local events from the 4th at Firestone and Roger’s River Run.
74 EVENTS 84 FUN FOR ALL
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When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Jessica. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and that cute little girl.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about that photo, and why I use it in my ads. Let’s start with me, the gal on the right. Fourteen years ago when I was a freshman in college taking pre-med courses, I developed allergies which led to chronic sinus infections. My medical doctor had me on some really powerful drugs, but nothing was helping! The infections kept getting stronger and stronger and so did the doses of antibiotics. I was so sick for so long that my parents decided to take me out of school so I could focus on getting healthy. A friend of mine convinced me to give chiropractic a try, but I just didn’t believe in it! Out of desperation, I went to see him. The chiropractor did an exam, took some films, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I finally got relief from the terrible pressure in my sinuses! It worked so well that I have never had another sinus infection in over 12 years…and I went to chiropractic college instead of medical school, as I had planned. Madi, the little girl in the middle of the photo, used to be plagued with ear infections. Her mom Tara, the gal on the left, was constantly taking her to the pediatrician for the first 6 months of her life. After I started to adjust Madi, the ear infections started to subside, and2000, now, years Copyright KA later, she has never had another ear infection. She is a happy, healthy, lively toddler now, not a sickly little girl.
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It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their sinus and allergy problems. Also they come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. A large percentage of Americans no longer have health insurance and those who do have it have found that their benefits are being reduced as each year passes. Deductibles are rising, and restrictive HMO’s are now common. That’s where my practice comes in. I have found a way so that more people are able to afford the care they need, people with or without health insurance. A whole week of care in my office could cost what you’d pay for just one visit elsewhere.
“It Shouldn’t Cost an Arm and a Leg to Correct Your Health” You should know a little about my qualifications. That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care. I’m a graduate of both the University of Florida and Cleveland Chiropractic College (a prestigious 4 year program). I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro-athletes alike. I just offer a lower initial fee so more people can get the care they need. My office is called Advanced Family Chiropractic and it is at 1020 Ken Pratt Blvd in Longmont, CO (on the west side of the Safeway plaza). My phone number is 303-772-8311. Please call my wonderful assistant Lindsay today to make an appointment. Thank you. -Dr. Jessica Thompson P.S.: When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $39.
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SPECIALTY PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Summer Stair sstair@times-call.com, 720-494-5429
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This year, though, fall has a new meaning as my oldest son prepares to head off to school. Aside from feeling way too young to have a son entering school and somehow old at the same time, I enjoy watching his excitement as he prepares for this big step toward his future. I now know that each year will bring something new and unexpected to him, and I am excited for these experiences.
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very season holds a meaning of its own. For me, fall has always meant the start of football season and, of course, the beautiful changing colors we experience in Colorado along with cooler temperatures.
Along with school this year, my son will also start his first season of flag football. While I relish in the fact that my son loves sports, especially football, as a mother I fear for his safety. As I read the rules and requirements after signing him up, I slightly recoiled at the mouth guard that he must wear at all times. I know, we are talking “flag” football here, but just bear with me and also note we are talking about 6- to 8-year-old boys. I know there will be the occasional tackle, as do the coaches hence the required mouth guard, after all it is football. Still, it is hard to think of your son growing up, not needing you and big enough to be rushing down the football field. While I embrace these new found experiences this season, tell me what makes this fall season special for you? From the beauty of the fall colors to sending your kids back to school, I know there is something that says “fall” to you. Send me your thoughts, at LongmontMag @times-call.com or, message me on Facebook. As you are thinking about what fall means to you, I hope you enjoy this special edition of Longmont Magazine which not only focuses on Longmont and its happenings, but also on the home. From decorating for the fall to preparing your home for the colder weather I hope you find the stories helpful. Also, check out our new feature Save the Date, on page 42, where Associate Editor Jade Cody spends an evening at the Dickens Tavern/Opera House in Longmont. Happy reading! Summer Stair Specialty Publications Editor
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NIWOT’S SECOND AVENUE Old Town in Niwot, located along Second Avenue, has many unique stores, restaurants and businesses. (Paul Litman)
Old Town Niwot With a delightful mix of small boutique shopping, world class award-winning restaurants and businesses for your everyday needs, Niwot’s Old Town, located along Second Avenue, has something for everyone. – SUMMER STAIR Lefty’s Gourmet Pizza
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With more than 17 years of experience, the staff at Lefty’s is all about serving up the best Italian food at reasonable prices. Lefty, owner and namesake of the restaurant, says they pride themselves on the plethora of dishes they offer. “We put the gourmet, in gourmet food,” he says. So whether you are looking for great Italian food, something a little more American like a hamburger or a malt or shake stop by Lefty’s, have it delivered or book them to cater your next event.
With 45 years serving Boulder County, and 15 of those years in Niwot, Niwot Jewelry and Gifts offers customers a local hometown feel. Peruse their medium to high-end jewelry or have them repair or redesign a piece for you. All repair and redesign work is done right there in the store.
Rockin’ Robins Retro & Resale Spend an afternoon perusing Rockin’ Robins Retro & Resale and reminisce about the old days. Enjoy trying on outfits on the small stage located in the store and dance while doing it. The atmosphere at Rockin’ Robins is all about having fun and the staff will make sure that is just what you do. From clothing to every accessory imaginable, you are sure to find something you just can’t live without.
Old New Borrowed Blue Looking for that perfect dress for that special day? If so, stop by Old New Borrowed Blue where you can explore gently-used dresses and accessories in the boutique. Once you have a dress in hand, don’t forget and let the experienced staff at the salon, located in the store, do your hair and makeup, too.
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Jeanne Prosser, owner of Used Book Store in Longmont, has been reading and recommending books to her customers for more than 34 years. She shared some of her personal favorites in fiction, mystery and memoir. - JENNIFER LEHMAN
‘The Messenger’
By Jan Burke Simon & Schuster, 2008 Best known for the popular Irene Kelly character series, mystery author Burke steps into the supernatural with this stand-alone thriller exploring mortality, hope and vengeance, beginning with a diver’s fateful ocean discovery. According to Burke’s website, she hopes to write a sequel to “The Messenger.” For those diehard Irene Kelley fans, pick up “Disturbance,” the latest in the series, published earlier this year.
‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ By Garth Stein Harper, 2008
Stein’s bestseller has been a book group favorite, capturing readers with the first-person narrator Enzo, a dog, as he rides side by side through life with his human companion, a struggling race car driver, while trying to understand his own canine existence. If you love it, read it to your kids: A children’s adaptation of the novel, “The Art of Racing: My Life as a Dog,” was released earlier this year.
‘The Land of Mango Sunsets’
By Dorothea Frank Benton William Morrow, 2007 Known for her multi-generational family dramas set in the Southern Low Country, Benton promises a great beach read, Prosser says. “The Land of Mango Sunsets” follows a middle-aged woman amidst a crumbling social life in Manhattan who begins to undergo a personal transformation, returning to her childhood home in South Carolina.
‘In My Family Tree: A Life with Chimpanzees’
By Sheila Siddle with Doug Cress Grove Press, 2002 In her autobiography, Siddle tells the story of how she and husband David became the unexpected caregivers to a host of chimps on the farm they bought in Zambia. The Siddle’s farm became the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, now the largest primate sanctuary in the world.
BOOK HAPPENINGS & CLUBS • The Used Book Emporium – A book signing with children’s author Pamela Androulidakis for her new children’s picture book, “A Book Named Chapter,” will be held during the Festival on Main on Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 346 Main St. in Longmont. • High Crimes Mystery Bookshop – Don’t miss these three upcoming author events
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‘Pacazo’
all held at The Oriental and Navajo Rug Gallery beginning at 7 p.m. at 927 Main St. in Longmont. Author C.M. Wendelboe, will sign “Death Along the Spirit Road” on Aug. 25, Margaret Coel will sign “The Perfect Suspect” on Sept. 16, and John Connolly will sign “The Burning Road” on Sept. 20.
By Roy Kesey Dzanc Books A literary present arrives in my mailbox roughly every 30 days, courtesy of The Rumpus Monthly Book Club. “Pacazo,” Roy Kesey’s debut novel, arrived in January and is the best thing I’ve read this year. The novel centers on John Segovia, an American expatriate living in Peru in the 1990s, struggling to care for his young daughter and nurse an obsession to track down his wife’s killer. Outside of his day job, teaching English at the local university, John returns to the place where his wife was abandoned in the desert, looking for clues, collecting anything. He seeks the face of the man in every taxi driver, straining to remember a taxista he believes he saw and a license plate, he partially remembers. As John slowly works to rebuild his life, moments of normalcy and joy become more common. Kesey’s layered narrative style and poetic syntax will keep readers in a near dream state for 531 pages. Expect strong character attachments and cravings for a re-read in six months.
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Connecting to the
Natural World STORY BY JENNIFER LEHMAN PHOTOS COURTESY CRAIG CHILDS
“I have a very instinctive drive to be out there,
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CRAIG CHILDS: CONNECTING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
Author and naturalist Craig Childs to read in Longmont
maintain a connection that is easy to lose as civilization grows farther and farther away from what you call a natural world. I am trying to be an anchor so we don’t forget. I don’t think we are forgetting entirely, but a lot of us have to remain, we have to BY JENNIFER LEHMAN keep a foot on this side or As a young boy, Craig else I think we’d slip away Childs’ first written narrative really easily” and consume pondered life as a rock everything. underground, surrounded by Childs’ approach to conserthe roots of an aspen tree. vation is marked by a sense Now a trekker of vast deserts of awe and wonder with the and Patagonian glaciers, natural world, but it’s not for Childs, author and naturalist, everyone. “I’m fighting on the side of how to has written more than a “I don’t think the sense of dozen books on nature and awe and wonder are necesscience and built his life sary, but I think it’s wonderaround a connection to the I think a lot of people are ful.” natural world. kind of frightened by that.” Many people “can apFour books by Childs, proach nature in a pragmatic — Craig Childs “The Secret Knowledge of and non-sensational way and Water,” “House of Rain,” Apocalypse won’t fall on feelings about how we treat still be very involved in “The Animal Dialogs” and water and the fights we have one date, it’s a continuous conservation. “Soul of Nowhere,” were over it and how we handle it, process, Childs says. “I’m “I’m on the blown away selected by the Longmont looking at all different asespecially in the western side of the argument. I am Public Library for the annual states,” where Childs says pects: spreading of deserts, kind of perpetually in awe adult summer reading prorising of seas, melting of ice, there is no kind of collective and that’s how I relate to the gram. At 7 p.m. on Aug. 18, super volcanoes, asteroid im- world, and I feel like that’s ethic for dealing with water. Childs will be speaking at “I’m fighting on the side of pact, how they’ve played a how a lot of people relate to Central Presbyterian Church, how to live with less water. I role in the evolution of the the world.” holding a dialogue on water, think a lot of people are kind planet and just looking at us And even then, that mindan event sponsored by the being alive here, kind of teeof frightened by that. When blown feeling can come from Friends of the Longmont tering on these perpetual you’ve walked hundreds of anywhere, Childs says. Library. edges and what it means to days across the desert look“Really, for my contact “I’m going to be telling sto- ing for water, it changes your be alive in a delicate world.” with the natural world, I’d be ries from the field that range perspective on what you Childs’ motivation to be happy to be at home because across water in all its differimmersed in the natural need and what you do with it’s all there, it’s in an alley, ent forms,” Childs says. world is part conservation it.” it’s behind buildings.” Physi“We’ll be in Patagonia, and part instinct. Apocalypse, or “antically, there’s no getting away South America, Tibet, Green- apocalypse,” is Childs’ next “I have a very instinctive from nature, but it’s your land, the Bering Sea between subject, with a book tentadrive to be out there, to be brain that can get away. Siberia and Alaska, and my tively scheduled for a timely having adventures, to be in When that happens, you home landscape in the South- publication in the spring of the physical world, to be in“look for places where tree west,” accompanied with teracting with it. At the same 2012. He described writing roots are buckling up the side photos of his adventures. time, my adventures are drivthe book as “daunting and walks. So really, you don’t The event “will not be foterrifying,” because his desire en by understanding a place, have to go running around cused on the political,” but how it works, the elements for optimism is difficult in the planet.” when it comes to water, involved and how it the face of opposing science Check it Out “there’s no way of getting and natural realities he’s wit- applies to us as huAttend Craig Childs reading at 7 p.m. on around it,” Childs says. mans. nessed on his expeditions Aug. 18 at Central Presbyterian Church, 402 Kimbark St., in Longmont. “I’m trying to “I have very particular over the past two years.
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Gourds Gone Wild
Woman finds creative outlet in growing, painting gourds BY SUMMER STAIR
It may be a little out of the ordinary, but for Carolann Evans of Longmont, painting gourds is one of her favorite ways to pass the time. “It keeps me out of the pool halls,” she says with a laugh. “If I could spend all day, every day doing it, I would. It’s amazing I go to my day job.” Painting gourds wasn’t something Evans always thought she would do, she just happened to stumble upon it. Six years ago, after planting ornamental gourds and pumpkins for a friends and family festival, her husband told her to do something with those that were left. And that’s just what she did. With an affinity for crafts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Evans picked up a book on gourds and that’s all it took for her to become hooked. But what really struck Evans about the process was that she could grow the gourds from seed (Evans is also a master gardener), take them through the drying and cleaning process and then turn them into pieces of art.
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“It all marries together, it’s perfect,” she says. “It’s become such a passion of mine.” So whether it’s an apple, birdhouse, dipper, kettle, miniature pear, tobacco box, canteen, bushel or Chinese bottle gourd, Evans has tried every variety imaginable and found a purpose for each. Through her side business, Gourds Gone Wild, Evans has made anything from what looks like a real apple to buttons, pins , barrettes and birdhouses. But her favorite pieces are bowls that come in all shapes and sizes and African shekarias, which are musical percussion instruments. While African themes remain a favorite of hers due to the shapes, colors and detail offered, it is really the process that keeps it interesting. The challenge of the nine-month growing and drying process begins by starting seeds indoors due to Colorado’s short growing season. Evans also finds herself having to help the gourds pollinate themselves (there are boy and girl flowers) just
Carolann Evans paints and sells a variety of gourds which she grows in her garden. Evans, who studied fine arts, creates some very unique pieces which include bowls, musical instruments and jewelry. (Paul Litman)
to be sure they yield. From there it is the upkeep of the garden that keeps her busy. The gourds remain on the plants until they die out, which is usually some time in November, and then the gourds are removed and put somewhere to dry, usually on palettes so they have good air flow all around. Evans dries the gourds outside, because through the process they mold. “Every one (gourd) is different, and it is the patterns created by the mold that gives each one its own identity,” she FALL 2011
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explains. Once the gourds are dried, they are soaked in water overnight and then scrubbed down with a copper kitchen scrubber. As the mold is scrubbed off, the patterns on the natural gourd can be seen. Each gourd will have its own unique pattern and look. It then takes another six-to-eight months for the gourd to cure on its own, Evans says. Once the gourds are ready to be worked on, Evans decides what form it will take, and if that is a pattern or design, she draws it on before burning it in with a wood burning tool. The wood burning is helpful to keep the colors, which will eventually be applied, separate. Once the wood burning is done, Evans applies the color with ink dyes. Ink dyes are her preference because they are translucent and allow for the natural patterns to show through and are also used because the colors fade Check it Out
Read up on Gourds Gone Wild and follow Carolann Evans on her website, at www.gourdartforsale.com.
Gourds waiting to be worked on sit on a shelf in Evans’ workshop. (Paul Litman)
much less than with other products. After the paint is dried, Evans then adds other mediums to embellish the pieces, often weaving pine needles or palm fronds on the rim, or beading the rim with seeds beads, feathers or llama fibers. “The possibilities are endless. I don’t ever get bored because there are so many different mediums that can be used,” Evans says. While Evans will take custom orders, she finds herself drawn to Africantheme pieces because through her research, she has found that they mean
something more than just being pretty. “African mud cloth patterns are definitely my favorite – the patterns and colors have different meanings, which I find fascinating.” Peruvian patterns hold a special fascination for Evans, as well. As the ideas and different mediums keep evolving for Evans, she hopes to grow her business into being more than just a hobby and to some day offer classes, but for now with a full-time job, she has to keep her passion minimal. “I just love the diversity and the ideas – I have them constantly,” she says.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ST. VRAIN VALLEY Pat Burdick, Kayla Smith and Lori Saine work on Women Build Day. The goal is to empower women on the work site. On a Women Build house 75 percent of the volunteers are female. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley)
Making a local difference one house and family at a time BY DOMINIQUE DEL GROSSO
Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley changes lives every day by building quality, energy efficient homes. It provides “a hand up, not a hand down” to those in need throughout the community. This organization is a grassroots community initiative that focuses on community through faith and service. The Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley is an affiliate of the Habitat for Humanity International organization. It has been providing service to the area since 1988. Habitat’s service area is defined by the St. Vrain Valley school district, which includes eight cities. Many community members volunteer their time and services to a number of Habitat’s needs. These positions vary from volunteer board opportunities to planning and on-site construction. David Emerson, executive director of Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley in Longmont, says volunteers are a central component to the organization’s success, and they would not build houses without them. “I’m not sure who gets more out of the experience – the family or the volunteers?” he says. “It’s more than just building houses, it’s really about building relationships and community.” Being in need of a house is sometimes 16
not enough to qualify for a Habitat home. In fact, qualifying can be a tough process, because the process is rigorous and Habitat doesn’t give homes to families for free. Families must first undergo background checks, credit checks, employer checks and multiple interviews. Habitat also requires its homeowners to pay monthly mortgage payments. These payments never exceed 30 percent of the family’s income and is reinvested into building future Habitat homes. Once qualified for a Habitat home, a family is required to be an integral part of the home building process through “sweat equity” hours. These hours are divided by on-site construction and in-classroom hours. In the classes, potential homeowners will take a home maintenance class, a new homeowners course and a financial fitness class, for example. Some classes are mandatory while others are optional. “Sweat equity is not about the labor, it’s about meeting the people who are there to help them (the family). “We want the family to build relationships with them (the volunteers) and help the family take pride in what we’re doing,” Emerson says. Emerson says Habitat is faith in action. “We are a Christian ministry that works with the community for the community,” he says. “It strikes the proper balance.”
VOLUNTEER Howard Kelley Howard Kelley has been a faithful and hard working volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley affiliate since 2001. Kelley’s humble nature hardly does his service justice. He has held a number of volunteer positions throughout the past decade with Habitat from board member to purchasing activity for construction to being a general volunteer on the construction team. At one time, Kelley was wracking up nearly 50 hours a week with Habitat on top of his daily professional job as a certified financial planner. After maintaining this hardcore volunteer schedule for nearly four years, Kelley decided to cut back. He now spends more time with his grand kids, but Habitat is never far from his mind. “Habitat is a great place to get involved and do something that really makes a difference in this world on both the local and international level,” he says. Kelley fondly recalls taking part in building approximately 29 houses locally. As a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity International, Kelley built an additional two homes in Alabama – one experience where the group built 90 homes in a week, and the second experience was a relief effort after Hurricane Katrina. “Working with homeowners was really rewarding. I enjoyed getting to know and understand their needs,” he says. “Habitat gave me the feeling like I was really helping someone ‘get a hand up.’ That was really meaningful to me.”
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Cinderella’s fairy godmother was on the right track when she waved her wand and a pumpkin carriage came to life. The Rouge Vif d’Etampes pumpkin is more known for its supporting role in “Cinderella,” rather than its French roots and curly tendrils. The Cinderella pumpkin is distinctive in color, shape and delicious taste. With more than 30 varieties of pumpkins and squash in the Anderson Farms’ pumpkin patch, a princess pumpkin has to stand out somehow. Jim Anderson, co-owner of Anderson Farms in Erie, says Cinderella and pie varieties of pumpkin are best for cook-
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ing because they have a high sugar content. “People come out specifically looking for pumpkins to bake pies with. We take them out on the antique tractors and help them pick the best ones. Our pumpkins remain on the rind until they are hand picked by you,” he says. With 15 years of pumpkin patch experience, the Anderson family knows their stuff when it comes to these brightly colored gourds. Rachelle Wegele, co-owner of Anderson Farms and daughter of Jim Anderson, says pumpkin is similar to squash in taste and texture. “Outside of pies and other sweets, pumpkins, like winter squash, can be
used in many recipes. The pumpkin chili is pretty good and Mom’s soft pumpkin cookies are delicious,” she says. Don’t limit yourself and only feel like you need to grab a pumpkin for Halloween. The pumpkins at Anderson Farms are ready for the picking, starting in September. If you take care of your pumpkins, they can even last until November. Anderson says your pumpkin will last if the stem is intact, without punctures in the skin and if it doesn’t freeze. He recommends storing them in the garage where it is cool and dry. This year, Anderson Farms’ pumpkin patch is open Sept. 24 through Oct. 31. Wegele recommends stopping by to take a tractor ride out into Colorado’s largest pumpkin patch for some pumpkin picking. Start your fall season right on time, and surprise your family by inviting Cinderella to your table with a new dinner recipe.
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Pumpkin Chili Courtesy of Jude White, Anderson Farms 2 pounds cooked chicken, diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 orange bell pepper, chopped 2 15-ounce cans white kidney beans 1 46-ounce can tomato juice 1 28-ounce can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 /4 cup white sugar
In a large pan add chicken, onion and bell pepper, and cook for five minutes over medium heat. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and sugar. Simmer for one hour. Check it Out
Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Corn Bread Courtesy of Jude White, Anderson Farms 1 /2 cup all-purpose flour 1 /2 cup flax meal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 /2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 /4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup cornmeal 2 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 /3 cup brown sugar 1 /4 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon molasses
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Mix, flour, baking powder, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl. Stir in cornmeal. In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly. Stir in pumpkin, brown sugar, oil and molasses. Add pumpkin mixture to to the dry mixture, mix just until blended – don't over mix. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until browned and has a slightly springy feel. TIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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On a piece of wax paper, stirring with a fork, thoroughly mix together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Then set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix butter and sugar to a
cream consistency. Stir in corn syrup, pumpkin, egg and vanilla. Mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in raisins and pecans. Using a teaspoon, drop small drops of the mixture onto the greased cookie sheet, inches apart. Then, slightly flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake at 375 degrees until cookies are light brown on the bottom edges and spring back when touched – approximately 15 minutes.
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Courtesy of Brenda Anderson, Anderson Farms Grease cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2 cups unsifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 /2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 /2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 /2 cup butter or 1 stick of margarine 1 /2 cup dark corn syrup 1 /2 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup raisins 1 /2 cup chopped pecans
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Darren Droge dressed as a Zebra Mussel at Boulder Reservoir. (Courtesy Jonathan Sterner)
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Longmont Kinetic Sculpture Race set for Aug. 27
According to Kineticists.org, it was started in 1969 by Hobart Brown in California. Boulder firefighter Rick Hartner then witnessed this controlled madness and decided to reproduce it in Colorado in 1980. The BY JADE CODY race later was held at Boulder Reservoir With an amalgamation of engineerwhere it became an annual spring ing, artistic style and athleticism, kinetic event, the site noted. sculpture racing is far from your conLast year, the race was held for the ventional boating competition. first time at Union Reservoir. Despite a “It’s underground backyard science,” shorter route at about 2 miles says Jonathan Sterner, a competitor. compared with the 5-mile race at “It is really fascinating because of the Boulder Reservoir, the terrain at Union spectrum of sculptures - there are no Reservoir is more challenging for the two alike,” Sterner says. “It’s 100 perkineticists, Sterner says. cent creativity, there are no blueprints. “Until people come and register we don’t know what is going to show up.” The idea for the race is to build themed machines that maneuver both in water and on ground. Costumed competitors power their crafts through the beaches, water and natural obstacles of Union Reservoir in Longmont.
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The Longmont Kinetic Sculpture Race is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Union Reservoir, 0461 Weld County Rd. 26, in Longmont. For more information, visit kineticists.org., call 303-651-8405, or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/kinetics.htm.
The route at Union Reservoir features several obstacles, including a drop into the water at the boat ramp. “A large heavy vehicle plunging into the water should be pretty exciting,” Sterner says. For those wishing for an up-close sneak preview, the race crafts will be present at the Festival on Main in Longmont on Aug. 26.
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RED FROG COFFEE
Local business makes its mark BY SUMMER STAIR
“Meet me at the Frog!” Maybe you’ve heard it, perhaps you’ve said it or it could even be a new phrase to you. Either way, let’s clarify “the Frog.” Red Frog Coffee in Longmont, which is locally owned and operated by sister and brother team Emily and Jason Kelly, is a business dedicated to not only keeping things local but to organic, shade grown and fair trade coffee. Often mistaken as being married because of how well they work together, Emily and Jason just shrug and laugh at the comment because working together is the easy part. Being the two oldest children in the family, they often found themselves leading activities and working together to keep things running smoothly.
Emily Kelly, co-owner, prepares a coffee drink for a customer at Red Frog Coffee in Longmont. (Paul Litman) Top: Jason and Emily in December 2010. (Courtesy Emily Kelly) TIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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“There’s a lot of luck and a big leap of faith opening a business on your own ... Now we are a year into it and we feel good.” Jason Kelly, Red Frog Coffee in Longmont
“We grew up doing everything together,” Jason says. “And now it’s what we’re doing years later. It is similar to how we played as kids.” While the two worked hard to open the shop together in May 2010, it’s Emily who runs the daily business. Jason, while involved in the decision making, works from afar in his home in Japan as a writer and making the custom-mixed, constantly evolving music played in the coffee shop. “I’m proud of Em,” Jason says. “She’s on the front lines, and I’m sitting back watching what she’s been dreaming about for 10 years.” While opening her own coffee shop has been a long-time dream for Emily, it was in Estes Park at Kind Coffee, which she now serves in her own shop, where she learned her trade and grew her love for coffee. Originally from Allenspark, Emily and Jason both developed a love for hot drinks at a young age when they would drink them after playing outside in the cold, snowy weather. But it was the co-
inciding events of Emily’s talent and need to play out her dream of owning her own shop, and Jason having enough money to finance it that allowed them to stop dreaming and start doing. Deciding on a location in Longmont, where a Starbucks had previously been located, they were set until they headed to the bank for a little startup capital. Jason and Emily faced their first road block when they couldn’t get a 20 percent bank loan due to the tightened restrictions banks imposed in the down economy. “The down economy was a challenge, because we wanted a nice buffer zone to have a financial cushion,” Jason says. “We knew going in that most businesses fail because of money and not having any bank money was a hurdle.” Despite being turned down for a loan, Emily and Jason decided to push forward on their own and be self-funded. “There’s a lot of luck and a big leap 23
of faith opening a business on your own, but being turned down made us so determined to do it...a Colorado Frontier kind of thing,” Jason says. “Now we are a year into it and we feel good.” “It’s a triumph,” Emily says. And customers seem to feel the same way. Feedback commonly heard is that the atmosphere is inviting and relaxing, and recently Red Frog was voted No. 3 in the local Readers’ Choice Awards. “It was good to know we could be No. 3 doing what we love to do.” With a focus of keeping products local, natural and sustainable, Red Frog hopes its homey presence draws more customers and events. For Emily, perfecting the shop is what makes owning it so much fun. “It’s being able to fix it how I want to and I can try my ideas,” she says. “It’s fun to tweak it, play with it and make it Check it Out
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Emily Kelly helps Michelle Perry with her coffee. (Paul Litman)
perfect.” Even though it is still early-on in their business venture, Emily and Jason hope to some day expand their current shop’s patio and eventually open another location that will include a bakery in it where Emily can make her home-
made baked goods. But until then, if you haven’t already, stop by and taste some of Red Frog’s customer favorites which include a hot or cold Mexican Mocha, a cup of Red Velvet or a small Slice of Heaven.
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FIGHTING PET OBESITY
Fitness for Fido Obesity is not a contagious disease, but one could argue that America’s weight epidemic has spread to our furry friends. Carrie Adams, owner of Four Paws & Co. in Longmont, says she has seen an increase of portly pets at her pet training center. “Pets are just like humans,” Adams says. “We have a lot of weight issues and they do, too.” And, just like with people, the unnecessary weight leads to a plethora of annoying and life-threatening problems. For a happy and more active pet, the prescription is identical to what is given to humans: eat less and exercise. To determine if your dog needs to lose weight, try the feel test. “You should be able to feel their ribs and the spines on their back,” says Olivia Neill, co-owner of Happy Hounds in Longmont. “With dogs that are overweight, you can’t even feel their ribs, there’s excess fat around their necks and there’s no waistline.” The same principle applies to cats, who easily gain weight due to their more sedentary lifestyles. Reduced Rations If your pet could stand to lose a few, start by decreasing their food intake.
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Adams recommends looking at guidelines on pet charts for ideal weights at whatever stage of life your pet is in. Her favorite is at www.purina.com. Pets should not be eating the same amount of food their whole lives, and that amount needs to be adjusted as they age. Be careful also of what you feed them; not all pet foods are nutritionally balanced. Beware of pet foods with high fat content and corn as a main ingredient. Finally, if you feed them table scraps or treats, decrease the amount of food they eat at meal times to compensate for the extra calories. Extra-cise Both Adams and Neill say that one hour of daily exercise is ideal for pets. But if you can’t fit in one hour at a time, split it up into two segments of 30 minutes. And if you and your pet don’t regularly exercise, start slowly and work up to the desired time increment. Research the breed of your dog to determine what exercise they need. Adams says hounds and labs require more running, while smaller, quicker dogs like terriers need bursts of speed.
Here are some classic ways to exercise with your dog: • Running or jogging • Playing fetch or frisbee • Swimming in lakes • Social time at dog parks If you’re bored with the usual, try these atypical exercises: • Dog treadmills. Available for use at many canine boarding institutions, these are specially-made with dogs in mind. Neill says dogs can be trained to run on normal treadmills as well. • FitPAWs fitness equipment. A local company, FitPAWs makes squishy rubber equipment – akin to human stability balls – to strengthen and exercise a dog’s core. Adams and Neill swear by them. • Canine exercise classes. Offered at Four Paws & Co., Adams says pet exercise classes are growing in popularity across the country. If dogs could sweat, they’d work up some in the agility training and weight pulling classes. What about cats? You don’t see people walking their cats too often, but Adams says there are harnesses and leashes for that purpose. “You have to start slowly with cats,” she says. “For a few days, put the leash or harness on while they’re in the house and let them get used to it.” Some other felinefriendly exercises can be achieved through interactive toys, elevated climbing stations and concentrated lights: aim a laser or flashlight at the wall and allow your cat to chase it. Whatever you do, make a steady effort to help your pet lose weight, and keep track of their progress. The increased interest in your pet’s routine is key in and of itself. “People don’t mean to get their pets overweight,” Neill says. “It’s just something they’re not paying attention to.”
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Discover your inner Picasso BY ALYSSIA PAYAN
Paint and wine studios offer an alternative to date night
Walking into a room full of white canvases is intimidating for those lacking art skills. Pick a seat. You’ll find that globs of pink, blue, red, purple, yellow, orange, brown, tan, white and black paint are starring you down. And just to the side of them, are three brushes and a fresh water glass – not for drinking. What is for drinking in this room however, is at the bar. Wine, beer, martinis and nonalcoholic beverages are served at this hot spot. Welcome to the new paint and sip studios, POSH located in Boulder and Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio in Erie.
Behind the Color and Canvasses Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio opened its doors Jan. 1, and has been inspiring inexperienced artists ever since. Raye Harris-Southern, owner of Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio, runs the business with her husband and daughter – who can be found behind the bar and instructing class. Harris-Southern wanted to create an avenue for creativity and change the world one canBill DeWandeler and his wife, vass at a time. Elizabeth, of Broomfield, paint their “Ninety-nine percent of the people who version of a "Countryside" as instructed by Jess Deines at Whimsy come have never picked up a paint brush Paint and Sip Art Studio in Erie. before and create master pieces by the end of (Paul Litman) Top: Patrons display the night.” their art at Posh in Boulder. (Courtesy POSH) Harris-Southern encourages customers to 26
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leave their stress behind and experience a mini-vacation at her studio. “People come from all over Colorado and sometimes other states, too. It’s a place to go and have fun.” POSH is also a family operated business and opened its doors April 1, at the Boulder Pearl Street Mall. Andrew Fejer, co-founder of POSH, along with the other co-founders, has lived in Boulder his whole life and felt there wasn’t something fun to do during the pre-dinner, postdinner hours. “My wife and I went to a similar class in Atlanta and felt this was something Boulder needed,” he says. Fejer says that customers will be impressed with their inner artist at POSH and clearly, no experience is necessary. “We provide an environment for people who have shied away from the arts and now embrace their inner artists.” POSH customized the studio for the FALL 2011
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Marti Jo McBee, of Ankeny, Iowa enjoys her second class at Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio. (Paul Litman)
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Katie Wisell enjoys an evening of painting while sipping on a glass of wine. (Paul Litman)
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Future Picassos, friends, family and children are all welcome to create their own work of art. “The talent is amazing. I didn’t expect to hear how many people are putting their art from Whimsy up in their home. Seeing how proud people are at the end of the night, and that they can’t wait to come back, is the most fun,” Harris-Southern says.
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When the weather is hot like fire, the gang at the Pumphouse Restaurant and Brewery know how to cool things off with beer, cold as ice. Dennis Coombs, co-owner of the Pumphouse, says the idea for the restaurant started when three of the coowners had quit their jobs and were on a trail run in 1995. They were tired of corporate America and one of them “just wanted to brew beer.” Eleven months later the Pumphouse’s doors were opened. Coombs researched the restaurant business and found that brew pubs had higher success rates. They work to be better and different than everyone else. Coombs says customers can eat healthy if they want at their restaurant, or they can find guilty pleasures, too. “We strive to be different from the Check it Out
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If Leslie Annand had a definition behind her name, seeker of Colorado summits, friend in search of deeper bonds, proud mother of three, newlywed and accomplished professional would fall in line.
discovering the beauty in nature and their relationship.
Annand embraces this time on the peaks with her daughter as a small, precious capsule in time. “The reason I got my oldest daughter involved is because I just wanted to spend time with her. With the drive and the hike, it’s a whole Annand, 50, has hiked every fourday together,” she says. “I have this teener in Colorado and is now hiking all window of opportunity to spend as of them again, but this time her 15-yearmuch good quality time with her before old daughter joins in. she starts driving.” Dual Discoveries Although most teenagers are usually more invested in their social life than Previously, Annand reached the sumspending time with their parents, there mit of each peak with a friend. Erin Mooz, 15, Annand’s oldest daughter, is are moments when Annand knows Mooz appreciates the time they are toher new hiking partner. Together, Angether. “On Mt. Yale, she (Mooz) turned nand and Mooz are reaching summits one after another, checking them off the to me once and said, ‘I feel closer to you list while creating an everlasting moth- since we’ve been climbing mountains together.’ I am so glad and fortunate to er-daughter bond along the way. They have hiked 10 fourteeners so far, are cer- have this time with her, and I hope to tified environmental stewards and are spend this time with my other children,
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too,” Annand says with a warm, genuine smile. Heading West Born in Nevada, but raised in the flatlands of Iowa and Florida, Annand had the desire to go West. As a recent law school graduate, she visited Boulder for the first time in 1991, and never looked back. It was really the Front Range’s mystique that swept Annand off her feet, and Boulder is just the place for her. “I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather live in Colorado,” she says. Annand is a self-proclaimed “peakbagger” and is proud of it. A peakbagger is generally used in a derogatory manner and relates to a person who cares about only two things: reaching the summit and the amount of peaks completed. Annand doesn’t see embracing those two things as a bad thing, because being a peakbagger helped her maintain and finally reach her goal of climbing every fourteener in Colorado. A fourteener is a mountain that exceeds 14,000 feet and can greatly vary in difficulty, speed of elevation gain and technicalities. There are 54 fourteeners in Colorado, and Annand cherishes each one. Annand didn’t know that she wanted to hike every fourteener at first. It was only after hiking the first few when she decided to make it a long-term goal, which was a goal she shared with a couple of close friends. Although it took Annand nearly 13 years to reach her goal, the end result was no less thrilling. “The more I climbed, the more I appreciated the social aspect of the hike or the driving two to eight hours,” she says. “That is the 33
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greatest value – the relationship experience. It’s a valuable experience and has deepened my relationships with them (friends).� When Annand found a day off here or there, she was committed to hiking yet another peak and spending quality time with friends. They looked to fourteeners as a mini-adventure, reawakening their senses and spirits.
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Shifting Tides Annand hikes for different reasons now. Annand and her daughter are taking time to give back to the nature she loves as Peak Stewards for the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. As Peak Stewards, they educate other hikers about “leave no trace� practices. They want to help preserve the trails so other generations can enjoy them as they do. This peakbagger looks to hike the 100 highest peaks in Colorado, also referred to as the “Centennial Peaks.� So far, she has hiked 73 of these peaks and is well on her way to completing yet another life-long goal.
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Just exercise. That was Brenda Garrison’s reasoning when she signed up for the adult tap dancing class at Dance Dimensions in Longmont. “And I said, ‘don’t ever put me in a costume and don’t put me on a stage,’” Garrison recalls. “Now, they have to use the hook to pull me off (the stage). It’s been a part of my life ever since. I will keep going ‘til I can’t go anymore.” Garrison, 69, has been tap dancing with her daughter Teresa Lickti, 49, for 10 years. They are one of several mother-daughter pairs taking adult dance classes at Dance Dimensions,
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Members of the adult tap class at Dance Dimensions before a performance. (Courtesy of Louise Leise, director of Dance Dimensions)
“Now, they have to use the hook to pull me off (the stage).
I will keep going ‘til I can’t go anymore.” — Brenda Garrison
where dancers’ ages span from late teens to early 70s. Across town, Alex Martin teaches an adult gymnastics class at Airborne Gymnastics. She says when she started as a fitness coordinator at Airborne, adults had been asking about taking classes like their children did. “They wanted to jump around and step on the equipment. They wanted to play again,” Martin says. These adult activity classes become more than fulfilling a childhood fantasy or a cure for nostalgia. They challenge, encourage and foster community among the participants. Kick Up Your Heels – Literally When adults enter Martin’s gymnastics class, they are eagerly nervous for the physical maneuvers they learn. In a one-hour class, adults sweat through 25 minutes of aerobic and core training, doing typical exercises used by gymnasts for strength. Then they work on one of the four main areas of women’s
gymnastics training: the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercises. Though they’re not training for a competition, the workout is high intensity. It’s not unusual to see class participants doing flips or handsprings on the trampoline. The adult tap dancing and hip hop classes at Dance Dimensions are a little more relaxed. Students learn different dance moves and combinations in class for an hour. The true challenge for them is at the end of the year, when their skills culminate in a dance they perform in the company spring concert. And it’s quite a show. “They bring the house down,” says Louise Leise, owner of Dance Dimensions and instructor of the adult tap class. “The audience loves seeing them perform.” Friends and Benefits Joining a class can be daunting, especially since most of the participants haven’t participated in the activity in years. “It is a little intimidating the first FALL 2011
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time,” Leise says. “It takes a class or two to break the ice.” But the gains from taking the class are more than worth it. In addition to the calorie-burning, participants can be proud of their refreshed childhood skills. “They’re getting a good workout and feel a sense of accomplishment,” Martin says. “They might have done something they haven’t done in 20 years. I have 40 and 45-year-olds doing stuff that’s hard for even some of the younger kids. Even though they’re older, they’re still strong.” Cherished friendships and a sense of camaraderie are also rewards of taking either class. “It’s a wonderful bonding experience,” Garrison says of her tap class. “I feel flattered that my daughter would dance with me. We all get along so well (in the tap class). We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a fun time. I look forward to tap every week.” Leise sees the classes as a way to inspire future generations. “The greatest benefit is for the kids to see that it’s age-
Audrey Burgio, foreground, 23, along with the rest of the adult gymnastics class, work on core strengthening. (Paul Litman)
less,” she says. “That (dance) is something they can do even into their 70s.”
Airborne Gymnastics instructor Alex Martin, center, gives Margaret Greene, 58, a few pointers on the balance beam. (Paul Litman)
For everyone involved, it’s a joy to return to what they love. “It was time to get back into it and reconnect with that part of their lives,” Leise says. “It’s like riding a bicycle. It doesn’t take that long to remember and get back into it.”
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Lace-up your shoes, throw on some workout gear, turn up the tunes and bust a move to an in-home workout. An in-home workout can be an easy, cost-effective way to shake up your workout routine or be the impetus to jump on the path to a healthier, fitter you. Although most people visit their local gym or hit the trails to achieve a better body, using items around the home can reinvent your training regimen by awakening your mind, boosting your heart rate and breaking a sweat. Starting an in-home work regimen is as easy as using the items already in your home. These items include: a chair, just TIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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— Angie Schumacher one stair or multiple flights, counter tops, end tables, coffee tables and your own body weight. Angie Schumacher, a certified fitness professional and owner of Fit Chick Express in Longmont, says an in-home workout is a snap, no excuses necessary. “You don’t have to travel anywhere. You can do it whenever you want. It’s flexible and it’s free,” she says. Scott Sayers, a certified personal trainer and director of sales and marketing at Canyon Personal Training and Fitness in Longmont, says raising your heart rate and increasing muscle mass can help prevent future injury and slow the loss of balance, strength and flexibility as you age. “Functional training specifically helps you in your everyday life, like picking things up off the ground, breathing and day to day activities,” he says. Resistance Training For some resistance tips, Schumacher and Sayers recommend starting with some basic exercises. Before you get started, doing some online research about specific exercises can help you to understand how to execute the movement. • Hip extensions — Lay on your back with knees bent, placing your feet firmly on the ground. Engage your backside and hamstrings, placing your weight on your heels and 39
lift your pelvis off the ground. Return to starting position, and continue with three to four sets of 10 to 12 repetitions. You can increase the difficulty by elevating your feet and placing them on a step, chair or an end-table. • Push-ups — You can modify these by tucking in your knees for a beginner stance or for more difficulty, place your feet or hands on a table, chair or step, increasing and changing the angle of the body. Try for three-to-four sets of 10-to-12 repetitions. • Plank — Lay, stomach down on the ground. Lift your body up while simultaneously resting on your forearms, with hands clasped, and on the tips of the toes. Keep your body in a straight line by engaging your backside. Hold the position as long as you can and work up to one minute for three to four sets. Cardiovascular Training Without any equipment, cardiovascular training in the home is not as hard as you may think. You can
walk or run up and down stairs. You can also do jumping jacks, which engages your whole body in the process. Peaks and Plateaus Maintaining motivation is one of the biggest obstacles for anyone because lull periods and plateaus are inevitable. Finding motivation can be difficult, but identifying the reasons behind why you work out can help you maintain a centered focus, Schumacher says. It’s important to revaluate your goals. “Sit down and really figure out the ‘why.’ Why do you want to make the changes, and what are your reasons? Once you find the ‘why,’ it motivates people to keep doing what they’re doing,” she says. Make sure that you’re realistic about your goals, too. Be realistic about your body. “That’s what it (working out) is about, it’s about small changes and small steps,” she says.
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Dating is the Dickens BY JADE CODY
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But most of the time,
A figure of a ghostly dog can be seen in this picture, which hangs on the wall at Dickens Tavern in Longmont. (Jade Cody)
it has been the dickens.
Ah dickens – the best word in the dictionary. As a former ornery dickens (according to my mom), I have embraced the term. Its uses are endless – much like pajama jeans (the infomercial will literally change your life). Based on dictionaries and a meandering web search, dickens is used to euphemistically invoke the devil. Not cool, mom. I make a point to use the word dickens every single day. For example, the other day I told Kim, my girlfriend, that I missed the dickens out of her. She never really knows how to respond to that. The term dickens hails from famous English author Charles Dickens, who 42
was all the rage in the Victorian era, or what I like to refer to as long, long ago. Mr. Dickens made a name for himself by giving life to literary characters such as Ebeneazer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and Oliver Twist in his blockbuster novels. What’s this have to do with Longmont? Buckle up, reader. I’ll tell you. Dickens’ wealthy relative, William Henry Dickens, came to the area in 1860 and built an opera house on a piece of land given to the family by President Ulysees S. Grant (read: important guy – kind of a big deal in those long-long-ago days). The building, a Longmont landmark, has also served as a bank and a
refuge for area riff raff – and it’s even said to be haunted. Ghosts can be seen in a couple of the photos on the wall (not like the Scooby Doo pictures with moving eyes – real ones, and one even has a dog-ghost, but still, not Scooby Doo). So when I visited Dickens Opera House, I made sure to keep my hands to myself and my eyes on the floor. The last thing I need is my soul being Dickens’d out of me (not sure I did that right). Sean and Lynn Owens, current owners of Dickens Opera House, say it was their goal to return the Opera House to its cultural upbringings. After a total facelift, The Opera House opened in FALL 2011
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August, 2010. “We just wanted to give it back to the city,” Sean says. I wanted this to be my first stop in Save the Date: Longmont, a column in which I am going to date Longmontstyle — proving date-night is not dead in this town. I chose dinner and then a viewing of Pulp Fiction, one because I love the movie about as much as the word Dickens, and two, because I had a hankering (second best word ever) for popcorn smell. After getting the tour, Kim and I settled in at the bar and ordered dinner. I had Cheesy Pasta, because apparently I am 5. But despite its kid-friendly moniker, the dish had a calculated blend of bacon, grilled chicken and three-cheese cream sauce, and was delicious as the dickens. Kim had the Cheesey Pastrami Melt sandwich, and said it was equally tasty. We watered the meal down with a couple refreshing beers. Dinner conversation? Yep, we had that too. Kim said things like “this would make a great place for a wedding reception,” and I immediately said things like “let’s look at the ghosts again.” After satisfying our palates, we moved up to the opera house, which is a stunning room draped in classic
architectural style and flowing red wall-length curtains. In the center of the room, a large projection screen lit up with a showing of Pulp Fiction. Beer, snacks and popcorn were available from the upstairs pink-lit bar. Overall, I give the Dickens Tavern and Dickens Opera House nine stars out of 10. I loved the Tavern’s wide selection of fairly priced menu items, and my Cheesey Pasta was just the best. I liked the atmosphere, though the bar area did feel a bit cramped because there was a large group at the
center table. Kim and I both loved the ambience and decor of both Dickens establishments, and the ghost pictures were a thrill. The Opera House is currently hosting live music every Friday and Saturday night, plus a monthly movie night and several other events. For a look at the complete calendar, visit www.dickensoperahouse.com. Save the Date: Longmont is a column dedicated to dating Longmont-style. If you have ideas for dates or feedback, please contact Jade Cody at jcody@reporter-herald.com.
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Every year, autumn fashion trends brighten and wither with the falling leaves. But there’s one group of people whose clothing is never out of style: hunters. The fall hunting season triggers thousands of enthusiasts to don the most jarring shade of orange for safety during their wilderness escapades. Unfortunately for the fashionforward, the orange is required by law (see breakout), but luckily there are plenty of
Top: Blaze Hoodie by Sports Afield available at Sportsman’s Warehouse. Above: Blaze ball cap by Sportsman’s Warehouse.
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safe and comfortable clothing styles to choose from. Boyd Wild, owner of Archery in the Wild in Longmont, and Tyler Eberhardt, an experienced hunter and sales associate at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Loveland, gave these tips for dressing the part when hunting. Lay it on Thick Both hunting gurus recommend wearing layers of clothing for the hunt. Begin with a base layer, such as long underwear or a spandex material worn next to your skin. According to Wild, the base layer will wick moisture away from the body and keep you warm. Invest in a base layer appropriate for the time of the year and where you’re hunting. Next is the mid layer. This can be as simple as a long-sleeved T-shirt or a flannel worn over the base layer. “The key is movement,” Boyd says. Now for the fun part: the outer layer. There are two options for serious hunters: blaze orange or camouflage. In general, if you are hunting for big game, such as elk, during a rifle season (even if your weapon is not a rifle), you must wear at least 500 square inches of solid blaze orange material on your torso, and your head. Sporting goods stores carry a wide range of the bright
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orange clothing, including jackets, vests, hoodies and hats. Archers, small-game and turkey hunters don’t have to wear the orange, granted their seasons don’t overlap with rifle hunting. For these sports, camo clothing is ideal. Boyd says camo conceals your appearance, making your movement less visible to animals. According to Eberhardt, you can buy camo clothing that matches the environment you hunt in. “The patterns depend on what kind of hunting you’re doing,” he says. Happy Feet
Danner Pronghorn boot available at Sportsman’s Warehouse
Both Boyd and Eberhardt suggest finding durable boots, with a strong tread on the bottom, and appropriate insulation to keep your tootsies toasty. Look for brands that are waterproof as well. Eberhardt also likes a Merino wool sock to wick away sweat and let feet breathe. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring This is Colorado. If you’re a long-time resident, you know that our weather is as unpredictable. Bring some rain gear, such as plastic ponchos. And for that matter, you may as well bring snow clothing and hot weather attire. Scent of a Woman What would any good outfit be without some sort of appealing scent? For hunters, no scent is key. “You want to cover human body odor,” Boyd says. “The animals can smell you before they see you.”
Right: Cabela’s Bowhunter Extreme Ghil Leaf Fleece top and pants.
Boyd likes to buy pine oil, mix it with water, and spray it on himself with a mister bottle to mask his scent. As for Eberhardt, he preps his clothes with human deodorizers, such as Scent Killer before he hunts. “Put everything you’re going to take in a closable box, like a Rubbermaid,” Eberhardt says. Finally, the key to safe hunting is experience. “If you’re new, hunt with someone who knows what they’re doing. And check out a pro shop,” Boyd says. Where you can talk to experienced hunters and stock up on blaze orange gear.
When to wear orange in Colorado According to the International Hunter Education Association, nearly 1,000 people are shot and injured each year while hunting. States began passing laws in the 1960’s requiring hunters to wear “Blaze Orange,” a bright neon shade. The color is not found in nature and is easiest for people to see from a distance. And the animals don’t care — they’re colorblind. Even if your area of hunting doesn’t require it, wearing orange is still a good idea for safety. Information from the International Hunter Education Association and/the Colorado MAGAZINE Division of Wildlife. TIMES-CALL LONGMONT FALL 2011
Hunting gear for the ladies There is hunting clothing for girls, and it will be a much better fit than your significant other’s boxy camo shirt. Prois, a company in Gunnison, specializes in women’s hunting gear. Visit: www.proishunting.com/index.php. SHE Outdoor Apparel offers several lines of hunting clothing for women. They are carried nearby in Sportsman’s Warehouse and Jax Mercantile in Loveland, as well as Sportsman’s Warehouse in Thornton.
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RODEO GIRL
Fair Queen embraces lifestyle BY JENNIFER LEHMAN
Getting run over by a spooked horse at the age of 5 while wearing a bright orange sweat suit is Marie Allison Andrade’s first memory with horses. The incident left her unfazed, uninjured and laughing, though her mom was pretty scared, she says. “I don’t know how I managed to escape that one unscathed but I was absolutely fine,” Andrade says. Horses have been a big part of Andrade’s life for a long time, and the 2011 Boulder County Fair Queen says she plans to keep it that way. “I will always be with horses in my life, I’m fairly sure,” she says. Two years ago, Andrade, now 18, won the title of Lady in Waiting for the Boulder County Fair, a position that would train her to be this year’s Boulder County Fair Queen. To compete for the title of Lady in Waiting, all participants are judged on their public speaking abilities, horse skills and presentation and their level of etiquette demonstrated at a luncheon, Andrade says. “I think that I was chosen because I bring a lot of polish to the program,” she says. “The potential for that was seen by the judges.” “I am fairly good with how I handle people and how I handle horses and probably most important, how I handle myself in difficult situations,” she says. As Boulder County Fair Queen, Andrade was in charge of contacting sponsors, traveling around the state to different events to publicize the fair and along with the 2011 Lady In Waiting, Maddie Harman, a student at Fairview High School, serve as ambassadors for the 2011 Boulder County Fair. Andrade has worked with four 48
horses as queen, including two miniature horses, Thumper and Ty, a new element she introduced this year that were magnets for crowds and brought great publicity for the fair, Andrade says. Her mustang, Rico, is a great horse for parades, and her black and white gypsy cob, Howie, puts on a show in hot laps and rodeo events. “The community atmosphere of the fair is a lot of fun,” Andrade says. “Whether you know people or you don’t, there’s a sense of camaraderie that’s wonderful. “Even if you’re the old hat at showing livestock or whether you’re brand new to all of it, you’re one of the family.” A well-versed equestrienne, Andrade has competed extensively in Horse Bowl and hippology competitions (all things horse) through 4-H, winning top individual and team awards, including being named the state individual champion in hippology for 2009, 2010
and winning again in June for 2011. Andrade also has an interest in the role of agriculture in American society, including the decline of the American farmer and hopes to educate children and adults on the value of farming. “If the farmer disappears, our lifestyle as we know it will disappear,” she says. At the moment, Andrade doesn’t foresee a horse-related career in her future, but says she plans to continue owning horses because selling her horses would be like selling half her soul. “I’ll just learn what I can and use my knowledge to have the healthiest horses I possibly can.” The Berthoud High School graduate begins at Creighton University in Nebraska this fall where she says her education will come first, but hopes to continue her involvement in music and theater, as well as try and make time for horses. FALL 2011
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TIPS FOR THE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTOS
Fall in Focus BY ALYSSIA PAYAN PHOTOS BY DEBBIE ADAMS
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Use the fall season to frame the perfect family photo Photos capture your family’s story through time with the distinctive click and flash of a camera. Trek through the fields, stop by a park, hike into the mountains or hit up your local favorite places in town for a family photo shoot this fall. “Fall is the perfect time of year for family photos, because it’s an exciting time as kids go back to school, the weather is great and the aspen trees are turning colors,” says photographer Heather Gray, owner of Heather Gray Photography in Lafayette. Great Outdoor Locations in your Area Some of the best places to take scenic family photos are right in your own backyard or places you frequent. “I love to shoot in open fields, there are great ones in Boulder or vast open spaces so the family is the focus of the photo and they can showcase their hometown,” Gray says. Downtown Boulder and Longmont are also good options because the older building’s architecture are artistic and different. You can always take photos around your home to represent ’‘a day in the life of your family,” Gray says. Longmont photographer Debbie Adams, owner of Debbie Adams Photography, says St. Steven’s Plaza in Longmont has great brick work for a contemporary look, Longs Peak and Chautauqua Park make great morning mountain photos and parks are beautiful. “Thompson, Callahan and Roosevelt parks shoot well because there are trees and shady spots. Roosevelt Park is especially good for photos when the rose garden is in bloom,” Adams says. Do It Yourself Suggestions “When taking family photos on your own make sure you are weary of direct light. Finding shade relieves otherwise squinting eyes and harsher shadows on the face,” Gray says. Adams also emphasizes the imporTIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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tance of lighting versus the backdrop. “The quality of light, at a particular time of the day is primary compared to the backdrop. If the lighting isn’t good, the photo won’t work but the backdrop can always be blurred out.” Outside of the family members, look for distractions or obstructions that may lurk in the background, Adams says. Importance of a Professional While you can get some great shots on your own, there is a difference when using a professional, says both Gray and Adams. “Professionals understand photographic composition, have great location ideas and make the experience easy and relaxed, rather than the stress of setting the timer and dashing to pose,” Gray says. What to Wear for Family Photos When browsing through the homes
of friends and family, matching outfits are classic signatures for family photos. Adams suggests simple and solids for outfit choices. “Avoid bold colors and patterns, but pick a color you feel good in. You don’t have to totally match, but choose colors in the same realm.” Making sure everyone is comfortable is key to making sure people look good and things run smoothly, says Gray. “Fit each family member with what they like so their personality comes through. For little ones make sure they are comfy and happy – it’s much harder to take photos if they are uncomfortable,” Gray says. Whichever backdrop you choose, who to press the large button or what you are wearing this fall, showcase the place you call home for your family photos, and let the walls of your home tell your family story. 51
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How one man’s passion turned into a basement recording studio BY ALIESE WILLARD
Meet Kevin King, the mild-mannered alter-ego of Blind Dog Audio. By day, the married father of three works as the president of Precision Solutions, a software company. But in his spare time and on weekends, King takes a short walk down the stairs and into the basement of his Longmont home to his own version of the “bat cave.” It’s a creative lair where King becomes Blind Dog, owner of the Blind Dog Audio recording company. It’s a state-of-the-art recording studio and King’s way of combining his love of music with technology, and his faith in Christ. Here King wears a black shirt, jeans and walks around in socks. He records, mixes and masters the music of musicians, as well as his own melodies. “I discovered I was better behind the glass (recording music) than in front of it (performing),” King says. “Every now and then, this magic happens, where you get this synergy between the artist and the engineer and you both present something that’s beyond your normal capability.” It all started with a pile of musical equipment sitting in King’s basement. A guitarist and former church worship leader, King was burnt out from years in the music business, but he couldn’t part with his instruments and gear. So he prayed and made a deal with God. Inspired by the demand for recording and the need for improved acoustics in his new basement, King decided on a complete transformation of the basement space. The floors are a hard Bolivian Rosewood, chosen for its density and reflective qualities with sound. Numerous electric and acoustic guitars hang from the walls, which are coated in diagonal planks of cedar wood. The pairing of woods creates acoustic harmony in the studio, and makes for a richer sound. TIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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Top: Kevin King sits in his studio. Far left: An artist rehearses. The inside of the studio’s sound room. (Courtesy Blind Dog Audio)
King’s musical software room looks like a dimly lit airplane cockpit: dozens of buttons and switches, illuminated by glowing LED lights that surround rectangular black acoustic panels. In a word, it rocks. The studio’s unusual name came from an old RCA Victor logo, which depicts a dog sitting in front of a gramophone and listening, with the caption “His Master’s Voice.” Blind Dog Audio was open for business. Judging by the dozens of clients and satisfied musicians, King’s passion for music translates into high-quality albums. With every success comes setbacks. In King’s case, his greatest joy and biggest problem are the artists themselves. Though many come into the studio with a strong idea of what they want to do, many more are not prepared for the task of recording. “I’m conflicted when (bands aren’t prepared) because you’re in the studio and you’re on the clock,” King says. “I
want to do this as affordably as possible, and when they don’t come in with a vision, it takes more time and is more costly to the artist.” Many artists come to King with the intention of spending a few hours recording songs, when the process truly takes a few days to a week to finish. Somehow, he still finds time to do additional audio work. On top of recording projects for various artists, King has created two different podcasts, and is currently working on sound for soothing tracks of music played for cancer patients. You could say time is on his side, but he says the reason for his success is passion. “I don’t believe in the limitations of human potential,” King says. “If there’s something you want, you can make a path. There’s a remarkable lack of purpose and passion in the world. The truly successful people are the ones who throw everything they have into something because they want to.” 55
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Latino Chamber offers local businesses a chance to network BY SUMMER STAIR
Sure they’re small, but that doesn’t make their organizations’s message any less important. The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County, which operates out of Longmont, prides itself on being the main voice for Latino businesses in the county. “We’ve always been small, but we’re here to help,” says Eliberto Mendoza, board president of the chamber. “It’s an all-volunteer, mission-oriented group.” While some might view the the chamber’s size as a negative, Eliberto ensures it is not. With a membership of nearly 40, it allows for a more personalCheck it Out 7th Annual Business ized approach. “We’re their to help and Resource Expo hosted by guide people through problems they the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder might be having,” he says. County. Oct. 28 from 10 Since its beginnings five years ago, a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel in Longmont. the chamber has worked hard at its For more information on motto “Connecting Cultures and the Latino chamber, visit www.latinochamberbc.org. Communities through Business.” With that in mind, the chamber provides business development services, networking opportunities and advocacy for Boulder County businesses. Benefits as a member of the only countywide chamber of commerce, include broader access to other businesses, learning opportunities through seminars and workshops, chamber and after hour events, media recognition, member spotlights and coaching. Mendoza says currently one of the main focuses of the chamber is growing its voice in the coverall community by offering its members more value. One way to do this is by offering more member spotlights that are mailed out to not only members, but to other people throughout the county. But most of all, being a part of the chamber allows you the chance to network yourself and your business. “It’s about networking and the contacts you get to meet,” Mendoza says. “It gives you a chance to talk about your business – it’s great word of mouth.” FALL 2011
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A do-it-yourself guide to decor trends and preparing your home for colder weather
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TREE PLANTING 101
Firmly Planted
Just Add Water After planting, build a water well around the trunk and water individually by hand. Watering slower is better, because it helps more water reach the roots as opposed to the loose dirt in the hole. “Help the soil settle around the roots by watering the hole when it is approximately half-full; the water will collapse any air pockets,” O’Meara says. “Then inches shallower than the rootball. When planted, the knees of the rootball water it again when the hole is filled.” Planting in the fall means winter – the top edge of the soil – is about 2 weather, and frozen ground, is on the inches above the soil line.” Chad Gibson, sales associate with The way. It’s important in the first year after planting to winter water frequently – a Tree Farm in Longmont, recommends BY JADE CODY splitting the dirt from the hole into two couple times a month – until the ground If your fall home plans include planteven piles, one on each side. Mix one of thaws and the growing season begins, ing trees, there is good news: chilly according to The Tree Farm. the piles half and half with compost – weather won’t deter newly planted Quick tip: Water for a longer duraThe Tree Farm uses Pine Bark Soil contrees. In fact, fall planting is encourtion, but less frequently if your tree’s ditioner. aged. root ball is very large; but more freThis will break down Northern Col“Fall is the second-best time of year to quently and a shorter duration if the orado’s clay soil, Gibson says. It will plant a tree; in Colorado (spring is the root ball is smaller, Gibson says. The add aeration, which helps the roots best time),” says Carol O’Meara, with grow and will allow more water to pen- weather also makes a difference: If it’s the CSU Extension in Boulder. hot, water more frequently. etrate into the root ball. “When planting in the fall, be sure to When finished watering, avoid packWhile O'Meara didn’t concur on the have it in the ground before the end of necessity of compost, she did make note ing the soil, O’Meara says. “You want October, so that there is at least six the soil to stay fluffy for good root to avoid piling dirt against the base of weeks before the ground typically growth.” the trunk. freezes,” she says. High Stakes Be Gentle Need to freshen up on your planting The Tree Farm recommends that After the hole is ready, gently remove skills? Here’s a step-by-step guide. stakes be used only during the first year the tree from the container (if there is after planting. O’Meara says stakes Dig It one) and position it with the top of the Start by digging a saucer-shaped hole root ball slightly at or above ground lev- need only be used if the sapling is in a three times the width of the rootball, el. Both O’Meara and The Tree Farm rec- wind tunnel, with two-to-three stakes sunken 18 inches out from the trunk. O'Meara says. “Straight sides limit root ommend leaving the root ball Flat, grommeted straps should be expansion, so to get your tree off to a burlapped and leaving the wire in tact placed 18 inches above the ground, she fast start, slope the sides of the hole.” except for the top exposed portion. says. Depth of the hole is crucial, and may “The roots must be allowed to exAlso, protective paper tree wrap affect the longevity of the tree, she says. pand,” O’Meara says, “so clip and reshould be used around the trunks of “Measure the height of the root ball to move the wire cage, burlap and any newly planted deciduous trees during determine the depth of the planting twine from as much of the rootball as the winter months to protect against hole, then plan to leave the hole 1-to-2 possible without having it fall apart. winter sunscald. “Do this for several years until the bark matures,” noted www.thetreefarm.com. Quick tip: Mulch the tree to help roots retain moisture.
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Know how to decorate and reflect your space BY SUMMER STAIR
They’re used on a daily basis, but have you ever considered decorating a room with mirrors? Decorating a room with mirrors is a great way to open up a small space, and if done correctly, mirrors can create the illusion that the room is much larger than it actually is. So whether you are thinking practically or artistically, mirrors can be a great alternative when decorating. Understanding Mirrors When decorating with mirrors, it is important to know there are two different kinds of mirrors available. According to Cynthia Erickson, of The Interior Defined in Longmont, there are architectural and accessory mirrors. Architectural mirrors are installed and permanent, such as a full wall that is a mirror. Accessory mirrors are more common and are purchased and hung. Erickson says these mirrors can be hung or placed on something like a vanity and are quite affordable. These pieces can be plain or artistic depending on what you are looking for. Using a Mirror in Décor More often than not, mirrors are used
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in decorating to correct difficult dimensions in a room. Erickson says they are helpful in long narrow rooms to help increase width. “Mirrors help to rearrange an awkward space; it redefines the dimensions,” she says. Linda Morrell, of Linda Morrell Interiors in Longmont, agrees. “The first thing anyone would need to know is mirrors increase light and space because of their reflective qualities.” Because mirrors reflect what is already in the room, it is important to make sure you are reflecting something that you want to reflect. “If you don’t have anything interesting to reflect think about it,” Erickson says. “You are reflecting and enlarging the uninteresting.” If the room is small, Erickson suggests placing the mirror opposite or angled toward a window so the light can be reflected into the space. Other things to keep in mind include: • A mirror should always be hung at picture height or eye level. • If you are using a large mirror line it up with the top of the doors in the
space. • Never hang a mirror opposite an entryway, bedroom or hallway because it will reflect the energy outside of the house. Morrell says this is not proper use of feng shui. • Be careful not to hang the mirror somewhere like right around a corner, because you might scare yourself. • Keep the frame of the mirror consistent with the design of the room. For instance, try not to mix contemporary with antique. • If hanging a grouping of mirrors, keep spaces between frames consistent and metals within the same family. Groupings need to have something in common to look “put together.” So give it a try and turn to mirrors if you are looking for something fresh and reflective. Mirrors can be just as beautiful as art work and can also serve a purpose. “The basic caveat is to make sure wherever the mirror is that it is reflecting something you love and enjoy,” Morrell says. “Use it as an art piece and enjoy it.” 61
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An Updated Look Wallpapering, stenciling offers one-of-kind decor BY DOMINIQUE DEL GROSSO
What’s the first thing that pops in your mind when you think about spicing up a room in your house? Wallpaper or stenciling a design on the wall is probably not what comes first. But sometimes a new decorative piece or rearranging a room’s furniture setup just doesn’t feel like enough of a change to satisfy. Wallpaper and stencil trends are making a comeback with fresh patterns and wide-ranging color schemes, making redecorating more versatile than ever. Showcasing your personality through wallpaper or stenciling can give any room that extra punch of memorable, decorative flavor. Patience, Practice, Perfect Kirsten Pellicer, vice president at Ace Hardware in Longmont, says wallpapering and stenciling are tasks that require a great deal of patience. In fact, she says it’s best to evaluate your personality and tolerance level for this detailed task before you get started. The next step is to determine what wallpaper pattern, stencil design or color suits the room in need. Lisa Darrah, owner of Design It! in Longmont, says researching what overall look you’re after can be a helpful place to start. Sometimes designing a room around the wallpaper’s paisley pattern or the stencils asymmetrical motif is an easy way to vamp up the look of any room. “The style of wallpaper depends on what the goal is for the room,” Darrah says. “It depends on the level of elegance the homeowner wants to achieve.” Once you determine a design, color scheme or stencil pattern, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the size of the project and worry about how the finished product will look, but practice makes perfect. Starting with a small project first will give you the chance to perfect the process and also build the necessary confidence to see it through to the end. “You can get as creative as you want,” Pellicer says. “You can start out in a room and do something simple. You don’t have to think in terms of covering the whole wall. Start small.” Possessing the patience to lay wallpaper or perfect the intricate stencil design yourself may not be easy, but it is less expensive than hiring a company to complete the project for you.
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Cautionary Tale With the convenience of online shopping, many people don’t visit their local store in search of the perfect pattern. Pellicer cautions people to have samples of FALL 2011
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wallpaper sent to them prior to purchasing rolls of the design. “Don’t shop online for wallpaper unless you can get samples from the company to make sure you like what you’re going to buy,” she says. “Computer screens can distort the color and overall look.” However, browsing the web is a great resource for learning the steps of how to complete the project through videos and audio tutorials. Pellicer recommends visiting www.shelterpop.com, which offers a lot of helpful tips and the latest trends in “do it yourself” projects. Tips, Trends, Total Knockout Whether it’s this season’s bold stripes, a dainty paisley pattern or wispy swirls of perfectly stenciled colors, a homeowner needs to be sure of the design prior to application. “You have got to be really concrete on the pattern and that it matches the room,” Darrah says. ”It’s not as easy to
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take it down as it is to apply, so you want to make sure the look is cohesive throughout the entire house.” Wallpaper and stencil styles, colors and texture options are endless. Research first, relax and have fun with it. Completing a “Do It Yourself” task takes patience, but the work is worth the reward. The end result will no doubt be a total knockout.
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LEARN TO PROPERLY DISPLAY PHOTOS
Framed Brush up on contemporary dos and don’ts of hanging photos BY JADE CODY
Displaying photos is one of the best ways of helping make a home feel like personalized. Problem is, people often make mistakes when hanging photos. Find new and creative ways to display your photos with advice from local interior designers. Great Heights Often times people hang photos out of line of sight — either too high or too low. “Shoot for eye level,” says Pam Lampe, owner of Home Matters Interior Design and Staging in Fort Collins. Shoot for about 53 inches up from the bottom of the frame. Keep in mind where eye level will be — for instance, photos hung in a dining room should be hung at eye level from sitting position, says Diane Beerline, owner of Decor Amour Interiors in Longmont. Group Think For a contemporary look, choose like-frames for groupings, Lampe says. Either buy the same frames or paint existing frames the same color. Group them in uneven numbers – keeping them all level. She said it’s OK to group assorted photos – just so long as the frames are all similar. If you have several smaller photos, try painting that section of the wall and grouping them all within a larger Photo courtesy Pam Lampe frame (see left). 64
Beerline says matching the frames and grouping them closely gives them a larger presence on a shelf or a wall and is a wonderful way of displaying them. Because purchasing matching color coordinated frames can become expensive, Beerline suggests gathering up your existing frames and painting them all the same color. Quick tip: When grouping, try not to stair step except when placing photos along a staircase, Lampe says. Spacing
should be even, without placing them too far from one another, Beerline says. Simple is Best A common mistake people make is to hang too many photos, Lampe says. “Pan around each room, making sure there is something strong and then a rest for the eye.” Try filling blank walls with a mirror or leaving window walls alone, making the photos stand out even more. “People try to do too much with photos,” she says. FALL 2011
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BRING THE SEASON INDOORS
Fall in love with home decor
BY ALYSSIA PAYAN
There are those days in September when you step outside and walk right back in to grab a light jacket. The days get shorter, and the nights colder. Football apparel is pulled from the back of the closet, and leaves crunch under children’s feet as they walk to school. Fall comes upon us in more ways than one. When you feel fall is here, it’s time to bring the season into your home. The classic fall home decor approach is to put up a scarecrow, a pumpkin or two on the porch and dust off the cornucopia from the basement. Erica Eggers, co-owner of Real Deals in Longmont, says color is a great way to bring fall into your home. “Warm colors are a natural to fall home decor. Reds, oranges and browns are a signature of fall decor. You can change things up a bit and take what you already have and make it warm and rich with fall colors,” she says. Orange is an easy fall color to consider, but keep in mind there are many hues of orange. “I like to use orange – use it if you have the chance, because it doesn’t get used all year-round,” Eggers says. Darker greens, such as olive are great compliments to the brighter colors. Highlight the warmer tones in your home by adding festive candles and scents. “Apple, banana nut and triple nut candles warm the home with their aroma. Fall often is about cooking and baking, which makes spiced cookie and grandma’s kitchen candles (scents) the must-have items,” Eggers says.
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Eggers recommends deco balls combined with leaves, pinecones and nuts to make a great table arrangement. You can also add to your table using fall colored platters and tablescapes, she says. Dena Blackburn, co-owner of Encore Home Styles in Longmont, takes a more neutral approach to fall decorating. “We don’t do typical decor for fall. We lean a little more toward the contemporary and suggest using subtle earth tones to transition the brighter colors of summer,” she says. Bring the outdoors inside with their lighted branches, which look great in a vase or add a branch candle stick holder and a few terra-cotta birds for an outdoor feel, Blackburn says . “All fall decor doesn’t need to be dark. Brighten things up by adding white elements,” Blackburn says. Blackburn also recommends glass cloche arrangements. “They are another fun way to display seasonal treasures,” she says.
Terra-cotta birds remain popular in fall home decor.
This silver branch votive holder helps bring the fall season indoors in a classy way.
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INCORPORATING LIGHTS IN YOUR DECOR
Let There Be Light Get creative lighting in your home year-round BY ALIESE WILLARD
There is no need to further illuminate the truth we’ve known our whole lives: light is good. Especially when it’s used in home decorating. “Lighting helps you see, and sets a mood,” says Julie Martin, co-owner of Lumenarea in Longmont. “You can really affect your surroundings. It’s also important for security: it makes you feel good.” If the lighting in your home is lacking sparkle, there are a myriad of options to update. Before you begin, Pam Roberts, owner of the Longmont store House Gifts, suggests starting with what the room already has. There’s no need to install new lighting if your ceiling and walls have light fixtures that can be changed. From there, she says, it’s all about creativity. Innovation comes easy to Roberts, who is an expert in interior design work. But she and Martin were 66
happy to share some tips. Lighten Up with What You Have Light decorating on a budget is simple. First, pull out your strands of white Christmas lights from storage. The strands can be used year-round for home décor. “Christmas lights in a vase makes a cool (table) centerpiece,” Martin says. She also winds strands of lights in two fake trees inside the entry way of her house. As for outdoors, she likes the idea of stringing lights on your outdoor deck railing or patio edges to create a twinkling ambience. And why not leave them in your outdoor trees for the rest of the year? Rope lights are another cheap and effective way to brighten a room. Like Christmas lights, they come in a variety of colors. Martin recommends hiding them on cabinets and shelves in any space, but she especially likes the vibe they give off when put in a kitchen.
“Light ropes can be put above cabinets, below the toe kick and beneath the bottom edge of eye-level cabinets,” Martin says. “You get a great shadow effect.” Light strands of any kind can also be hidden in garlands or floral arrangements to create magic. Finally, use your mirrors. They magnify light and are the home decorating equivalent of special effects. Hang them near or opposite light fixtures to create another source of light in a room. Martin suggests putting a mirror at the top of a staircase with a light fixture, which creates an “infinity effect.” For mirrors that stand out from walls, like medicine cabinets, light strands can be hidden behind the mirror’s edge to make it glow. See in a New Light: Fun Stuff to Buy Uplights and spotlights are modern ways to create drama in your home. Found in most lighting stores, these FALL 2011
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small lights can be hidden behind décor and used to accentuate it. “Uplights can shine from behind a plant, or behind the couch,” Martin says. “Hide uplights behind objects. You can also highlight pictures and create a museum look with a spotlight.” For Roberts, uplights are a cheap way to increase a home’s worth. “I love when houses use uplighting outdoors at the edges of their houses. To me, it makes (the house) look like a million bucks and automatically raises the value.” Battery-operated tea lights are a classy way to have the feel of flame without the danger. Place them in candle holders and around the house for an event, then switch them off when you’re done. Martin suggests experimenting with different types of bulbs. One of her favorites are what she calls “nostalgic candle” bulbs tipped with silicone. The bulbs can be set to flicker, and have the feel of an old-fashioned candle.
ing fixtures. Her store displays decorative wine bottles lit from within, that she says can be safely plugged in all day. If you want long-lasting lighting, pick products that are easy on the environment. While expensive, LED (lightemitting diode) lights are the green consumer’s best friend. Available in a variety of forms, from bulbs to strands, the only drawback is the actual light they emit. Roberts dislikes the cool-toned light that is characteristic of their energy-efficient spectrum. To save energy and create different lighting moods in a room, consider installing a dimmer switch. Both Roberts and Martin recommend this to prolong use of bulbs. Though they’re not the most energy efficient, Roberts loves the look and feel of halogen and incandescent bulbs. Their light is warm and has more golden tones. Roberts is also a fan of creative light-
Most importantly, they say, is to play around with the decorative lighting available. “Shop different styles, and stay away from what’s typical,” Roberts says. “Think creatively. But, sometimes you need to be practical.”
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Get your home in shape for the winter BY SUMMER STAIR
Preparing your home for the cold weather will not only save you money, but it will also help protect your home from the elements. Greg Champeny, assistant manager at Budget Home Center in Longmont, says the whole point of getting prepared for the winter is to make your home more energy efficient by keeping the warm in and the cold temperatures out. Getting an early start is also important before the temperatures drop too low. “You have to get an early start,” Champeny says. “When it gets cold, things don’t work right.” So what should be addressed during the fall? According to Karen Hentges, zone manager at Budget Home Center, it is any area where cold air could come inside or anything that could be damaged by freezing temperatures. The following list are items that Champeny and Hentges recommend to inspect during the fall. • Make sure the fireplace is clean and in working order. • Replace incandescent light bulbs with more energy efficient ones. • Check your insulation, add more if needed. • Cover swamp coolers. • Inspect your garage door. If it feels drafty, consider installing padded insulation on the door. • Feel around windows for any breeze coming inside. If you feel any, replace caulking around the windows. • Buy window insulator kits ahead of time so you can install them on windows if needed. This is a quick fix to drafty windows. • Make sure your pipes are protected with heat wraps and heat tape insulation. • Check to see if your doors are sealed tight. If you can see daylight coming in, replace weatherstripping or the rubber along the bottom of the door. Champeny and Hentges recommend bringing in a piece when looking for a replacement to make sure you get the right size. FALL 2011
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Fourth at Firestone & Roger's River Run
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In spite of the tremendous heat, many local and regional residents participated in the ninth annual 4th at Firestone. Attendees celebrated Independence Day with a carnival, vendors, live music, kid fun, parade, food, face painting, caricature drawings, balloon twisters, climbing wall and inflatables. 1. Participants enjoy the parade. 2. 4th at Firestone attendees take a ride at the carnival. 3. Darrell Walsh, Town of Firestone trustee, and Wed LaVanchy, Firestone town manager. 4. Community members watch the parade. 5. Finance Director Ron Lay and his niece patrol the parade route. 6. Firestone Chief of Police David Montgomery rode with the Buffalo Soldiers during the parade. (Courtesy Town of Firestone)
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In honor of Roger Jones, dedicated teacher, businessman and friend of Longmont, Roger's River Run 5K Run/Walk takes place each year inconjunction with Rhythm on the River. This year’s event was Aug. 9, with 559 registered runners (the most ever), with 534 finishing the race. This year’s race had the youngest overall winner, Paul Roberts, who is 13 years old. His time was 17:18. The female overall winner was also young, Maddy Jalbert, 17 years old with a time of 19:59. Eleven people 70 and older finish the race. The above times are "course records" since there was a new course due to the high waters of the St Vrain River. 1. Runners keep pace. 2. Lead runner, Paul Roberts, nears the finish line. 3. Runners begin the course. 4. Kristie Rollman encourages runners during the race. (Paul Litman)
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PARKS, GREENWAYS & GOLF COURSES
Left Hand Park
City parks offer a variety of fun Here’s a glimpse at the parks and some of the features they include. Numbers in parenthesis correspond to map locations. Affolter, (1), Holly Avenue and S. Judson Street. 5.3 acres, basketball courts, multi-use field, softball field, tennis courts, restrooms, shelter and playground. Alta, (2), 10th Avenue and Alta Street. A half-acre, picnic area and playground. Athletic Field, (3), 11th Avenue and Kimbark Street. Basketball courts, soccer/football field and
picnic area. Carr, (4), 21st Avenue and Gay Street. 8.4 acres, basketball courts, soccer/ football fields, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink. Clark Centennial, (5), 1100 Lashley St. 48.5 acres, baseball field, basketball court, soccer/football field, picnic areas, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms, shelter, four softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball areas, concession stand and roller hockey rink. Recreation center/pool
complex includes wading pool, indoor pool and fitness equipment. Collyer, (6), Sixth Avenue and Collyer Street. 5.2 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms, shelters, volleyball and tennis courts. Dawson, (7), 1757 Harvard St. 12.9 acres, volleyball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, barbecue pits and tennis courts. Flanders, (8), 2229 Breakwater Drive. 4.1 acres, fishing, soccer/football field, shelter, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, volleyball court, basketball
Local Greenways Dry Creek Greenway is in the St. Vrain center, through Willow Farm Park and the Meadow View subdivision to Silver Creek High School. Lefthand Greenway runs from Kanemoto Park south to Pike Road and west to Hover Street. Longmont Supply Greenway begins south of 17th Avenue at Cambridge Drive and runs south to Hover Acres Park. Oligarchy Greenway runs from Airport Road to Hover Street, a section through Garden Acres Park, and from Mountain View Avenue to Rothrock Dell Park. Rough and Ready Greenway runs from Colo. Highway 66 to Ninth Avenue along the Rough and Ready Ditch east of the Ute Creek Golf Course. St. Vrain Greenway runs from Golden Ponds to Main Street to Left Hand Creek. Spring Gulch No. 2 Greenway runs from Colo. Highway 66 to Pace Street and from 17th Avenue to about Mountain View Avenue. For more information about greenways and to read about future expansion, visit www.ci.longmont.co.us and click on recreation.
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hoops, picnic area and roller hockey court.
restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink.
Garden Acres, (9), 2058 Spencer St. 4.1 acres, shelter, playground, picnic area, restrooms, soccer/football fields, barbecue pit, concession stand and softball fields.
Quail Campus, (21), 310 Quail Road. 8.6 acres, skate park, picnic area, horseshoes, concession stand and recreation center with basketball courts, fitness center, climbing wall and indoor pools.
Golden Ponds, (10), 651 Third Ave. 94 acres with 56 acres of water surface, nature area with shelters, restrooms, trails, picnic areas, barbecue pits and fishing.
Raber, (22), 24th Avenue and Sunset Street. 3.2 acres, shelter, picnic area and playground. Rogers Grove, (23), 220 Hover St. 10.5 acres, arboretum, outdoor learning center, picnic area, shelter/interpretive center, outdoor amphitheater, demonstration garden, restrooms and barbecue pit.
Hover Acres, (11), 1361 Charles Drive. 9.2 acres, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball courts, soccer/football fields, picnic area, shelter and barbecue pit.
Roosevelt, (24), 700 Longs Peak Ave. 21.7 acres, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pit, picnic area, playground, horseshoe pit, recreation center, rose garden and splash pool.
Izaak Walton, (12), 18 S. Sunset St. 21.5 acres, clubhouse, fishing, picnic area, barbecue pit, shelter and restrooms. Jim Hamm Nature Area, (13), 17th Avenue and County Line Road. 23.9 acres, fishing, nature trail, barbecue pit, restrooms and shelter. Kanemoto, (14), Missouri Avenue and South Pratt Parkway. 8.7 acres, ball fields, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields, volleyball courts and wading pool. Kensington, (15), 100 E. Longs Peak Ave. 18.2 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, playgrounds, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelters. Lanyon, (16), 19th Avenue and Collyer Street. 7.7 acres, basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter and softball fields. Left Hand Creek, (17), 1800 Creekside Drive. 10 acres, playground, softball field, basketball hoops, volleyball court, picnic area, barbecue pit, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields and roller
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Rothrock Dell, (25), 700 E. Fifth Ave. 6.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field and roller hockey rink. Rough and Ready Park
hockey rink. Loomiller, (18), 11th Avenue and Sumner Street. 15.3 acres, fishing, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, disc golf, restrooms and shelters. McIntosh Lake, (19), located west of Longmont on Colo. Highway 66. 55 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, shelter and restrooms. Pratt, (20), Baylor Drive and Ithaca Court, 4.2 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground,
Sandstone Ranch, (26), 2929 and 3001 Colo. Highway 119. Community Park, 103 acres, ballfields, soccer/football fields, volleyball court, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pits, picnic areas, playground, concession stands, 24,000 squarefoot skate park with in-ground concrete bowls and street course. District Park, 180 acres, 1880's historic home and visitors center, scenic overlook of the Front Range, 0.7 mile trail with connection to St. Vrain Greenway, open space and wildlife area, cultural history and natural resource programs, tours and special events. Due to wildlife no dogs are allowed in the District Park. Spangler, (27), 200 Mountain View Ave. 5.1 acres,
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picnic area, playground, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelter. Sunset, (28), Longs Peak Avenue and Sunset Street. 7 acres, nine-hole golf course, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, shelter, outdoor swimming pool and concession stand. Thompson, (29), Fourth Avenue and Bross Street. 5.4 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms and shelter. Valley, (30), 28 Troxell Ave. 2.5 acres, basketball courts, barbecue pit, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, playground and shelter. Willow Farm, (31), 901 S. Fordham St. 9.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, roller hockey, softball field, multi-use field and shelters.
Parks with Dog Parks Blue Skies Park, (1), 1520 Mountain Drive. 11.4 acres, basketball court, volleyball court, skate park, shelters, restrooms, picnic area, playground, barbecue pit and off leash dog exercise area. Dog Park I, (2), 21st Avenue and Francis Street. 2.5 acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnic area and shelter. Dog Park II, (3), Airport and St. Vrain roads. 2.5 acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnic area and shelter. Rough and Ready, (4), 21st Avenue and Alpine Street. 9.8 acres, skate park, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, bocce ball and horseshoe courts, multi-use play field, off-leash dog exercise area, playgrounds, restrooms, shelters, picnic area
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and barbecue pit. Stephen Day Park, (5), 1340 Deerwood Drive. 15 acres, skate park and BMX / mountain bike area, basketball court, sand volleyball court, multi-use play field, off-leash dog exercise area, water spray fountain for children to play in, playground, restrooms, shelters, picnic area and barbecue pits.
Union Reservoir, (6), 461 Weld County Road 26. 736-acre lake, fishing, camping, picnic area, restrooms, shelter, volleyball, 24 barbecue pits, playground, horseshoes, wakeless boating, wind surfing and swimming beach. Dog beach for off leash and play and swim. Entry fee. Call 303-7721265. For more information, call 303-651-8446, or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/park_list/overview/index.html.
Golf Courses
Bella Rosa Golf Course 5830 Weld County Road 20, Frederick 303-678-2940 9 holes, public Coal Creek Golf Course 585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville 303-666-7888 18 holes, public
Fox Hill Country Club 1400 E. Colo. Highway 119, Longmont 303-772-1061 18 holes, private Haystack Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range 5877 Niwot Road, Niwot 303-530-1400 9 holes, public
Ute Creek Golf Course
Indian Peaks Golf Course 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette 303-666-4706 18 holes, public
Saddleback Golf Club 8631 Frontier St., Firestone 303-833-5000 18 holes, public
Twin Peaks Golf Course 1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont 303-651-8401 18 holes, public
Lake Valley Golf Club 4400 Lake Valley Drive, Longmont 303-444-2114 18 holes, private
Sunset Golf Course 1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont 303-651-8466 9 holes, public
Ute Creek Golf Course 2000 Ute Creek Drive, Longmont 303-774-4342 18 holes, public
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events AUGUST EVENTS
Aug. 13 • Jaime Michaels Concert. Join acoustic folk singer and songwriter Jaime Michaels for a wonderful evening of live music. 7-9 p.m. $10. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-827-3620. Email barbedwirebooks@gmail.com. www.barbedwirebooks.net. • Longmont Fire Department Muster. Enjoy a parade on Main Street and then gather for demonstrations and events put on by the Longmont Fire Department. Parade 10 a.m.; Muster 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Longmont. http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/fire/. • Idlewhile to perform. Great music and great beer. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Stray Grass acoustic trio. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $5. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Surburban Cowboy Noise. Rockin Country. 8 p.m. $5. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-834-9384. www.dickensoperahouse.com. • SummerFest Concert featuring The Fables. Beatles cover band. 7:30 p.m. Free. YMCA of the Rockies Hempel Building, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park. 970-586-3341. www.ymcarockies.org. • Bear Necessities Naturalist-Led Walk. Join former Veterinarian and County Naturalist Bob for a captivating presentation about local bruins that ranges from their habits to habitats at the Hermit’s Cabin. 10 a.m. $6 vehicle entrance permit. Hermit Park, two miles southeast of Estes Park on U.S. 36, Estes Park. 970-679-4489. • Niwot’s Lobster Bash and Left Handers Day. Niwot’s quirkiest holiday is back by popular demand. It’s a celebration of all things "Left Handed" so come out for a Lobster Bash, special shopping discounts, left hand waves, Southpaw dining specials and Left Hand Brewery goodness. All Day. Free. Lobster Bash $32. Downtown Niwot, Historic Old Town and Cottonwood Square, Niwot. 303652-4144. Email info@niwot.com. http://www.niwot.com. • Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. Longmont Theatre Company’s A Taste of Shakespeare, in collaboration with the Theatre Company of Lafayette, presents a witty romantic comedy about four young men who take an oath to dedicate three years to strict study, renouncing the distractions of love and the company of women. 7:30 p.m. Free. Mary Miller Theatre, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. 303-7725200. Email office@longmonttheatre.org. www.longmonttheatre.org. Aug. 14 • Bluegrass pick. Open stage. noon-3 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Kevin Dooley band. 6-9 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • LDOTY to perform. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Bubbly at the Brewery Dog Wash. Last Chance for a delicious brat and a refreshing cold Left Hand brew while puppy gets pampered. The last chance to enjoy a summertime favorite with all proceeds benefiting the homeless animals at Longmont 74
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Humane Society. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 dogs under 30 pounds; $20 over 30 pounds. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-7721232 ext. 235. Email julie@longmonthumane.org. www.longmonthumane.org. Aug. 15 • Electric blues jam. Open stage. 7:30-11 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. Aug. 16 • Lee Johnson. Outside patio show. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Science Discovery Days. Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, learn about water and oceans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Included with Museum Admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. • Rocky Mountain National Park Discovery Days. Hands-on education stations, arts and crafts, and education rangers will be on hand to answer visitor questions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Moraine Park Visitor Center, Bear Lake Road, Estes Park. 970-5861206. Aug. 17 • Longmont Museum Summer Concert: Halden Wofford. The Longmont Museum’s summer concert series concludes with the honky-tonk music of Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams. Seating is on the grass, picnics and lawn chairs welcome. 7 p.m. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. Email museum@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Felonius Smith Trio. 9:30 p.m. Free. Marys Lake Lodge, 2625 Marys Lake Road, Estes Park. 970586-5958. • Wednesday Night Concert Series: Deja Blu. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. 7 p.m. Free. Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. 970-577-9900. • Artist-in-Residence Program: Walt Hester Photographer. 7:30 p.m. Free. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, U.S. 36 west of Estes Park, Estes Park. 970-586-1206. www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/
artist—in—residence—selectees—2011.htm. • Barn Cat Program – Low cost services for feral cats. Community Awareness & Resource Education Series presented by Longmont Humane Society. Series facilitated by Devra Maxwell, Animal Care Supervisor and Rosemary Vanatta, Certified Veterinary Technician. 6:30 p.m. Free. Longmont Humane Society - Community Room, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-772-1232 ext. 227. Email carrie@longmonthumame.org. www.longmonthumane.org. Aug. 18 • Niwot Rhythm on the Rails Summer Concert Series. Niwot’s award winning summer concert series is every Thursday in Whistle Stop Park. Enjoy happy hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with live music. 6-9 p.m. Free. Niwot Whistle Stop Park, First & Murray avenues, Niwot. 303-834-5459. Email media@niwot.com. www.niwot.com. • Live at Larry’s. Michael DeLalla. Local guitarmaster player. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. • Steve Manshel. Dinner music. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Taste of History – Tasting Tours. Sample specialties of haunted eateries in historic downtown Longmont. Reservations required. 5 p.m. $20 single, $35 double, $15 (12 and younger, 60 and older). Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont. 303-7757137. Email lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com. • Sandstone Summer Concert Series. A free acoustic concert series on the Raul Vasquez Community Stage in Sandstone Park. 6:30 p.m. Free. Raul Vasquez Community Stage-Sandstone Park, 350 Broadway, Lyons. 303-823-8250. Email recreation@townoflyons.com. www.townoflyons,com. Aug. 19 • Johnny O Band. Blues and Funk. 8 p.m. $5. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-834-9384. www.dickensoperahouse.com. • Something Underground. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $7. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • CVCC Golf Classic. Hosted by the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce this event continues to grow, providing wonderful opportunities to build and strengthen contacts within the community. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf (including cart and range balls), a continental breakfast, two raffle prize tickets, a complimentary lunch and more. 8 a.m. $125.00 per player. Saddleback Golf Club , 8631 Frontier St., Firestone. 303-833-5933. Email Stephanie@carbonvalleychamber.com. www.carbonvalleychamber.com. • Firestone Movie in the Park. Showing "Free Willy." Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverage for an evening of movies under the stars. Remember though, no alcoholic beverages are allowed in town parks. Dusk, 8:45 p.m. Free. Hart Park, Fourth Street and Grant Avenue, Firestone. 303-531-6254. Email kritter@ci.firestone.co.us. www.ci.firestone.co.us. • Boulder County Open Space Plein Air Exhibit. A Collection of Boulder Countys’ Finest Plein Air Painters. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Old Firehouse Arts Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651FALL 2011
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• Artist-in-Residence Program: Emily Harrington – Illustrator. 7:30 p.m. Free. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, U.S. 36 west of Estes Park, Estes Park. 970-586-1206. www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/ artist—in—residence—selectees—2011.htm. • End of Summer Dog Swim at Roosevelt Activity Pool. The activity pool has gone to the dogs for a day of pooch-only swimming and water fun. All friendly dogs are welcome; balls and bags will be provided. Thank you for picking up after your pooch. 4-7 p.m. $3 per dog. Roosevelt Activity Pool, 903 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8406. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Used Book Sale. Books in every genre:mystery, fiction, non-fiction, children’s. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-651-5205. Email Lkinder@luhcares.org. www.luhcares.org. Aug. 25 • Kort McCumber. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Live at Larry’s. DD and the Beamer a folk-rock guitar/vocal duo with fun entertaining material. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. • Fight Like A Girl. Fight Like A Girl is a ten year proven self defense program developed by Kym Rock. You will learn techniques that will help you with violence prevention as well as what to do in an emergency situation. 6:30 p.m. Free. Twin Peaks Mall (across from movie theater), 1250 S. Hover, Longmont. 720-939-7070. Email info@fightlikeagirlco.com. fightlikeagirlco.com. Aug. 26 • Hey Lady! B-52’s tribute. 8 p.m. $5. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-834-9384. www.dickensoperahouse.com. • Onda Salsa band. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $6. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Festival On Main 2011. This year’s headliner entertainment is Soul Sacrifice, a Carlos Santana tribute band from Boulder. Opening the evening’s festivities at 6 p.m. are the Longmont hometown sounds of Last Men on Earth, classic rock band that delivers crowd involvement. 6 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont. 303-651-8484, ext. 2. Email gillian.lally@ci.longmont.co.us. www.festivalonmain.com. • Historical Downtown Walking Tours. Hear the life stories of Longmont legends. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. $12.50 single, $20 double, $10 (12 and younger, 60 and older). Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth Avenue, Longmont. 303-775-7137. Email lifeworksdori@hotmail.com. Aug. 27 • Adam Bodine Trio. Jazz trio. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • She Groovez. 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $6. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Thumpin. Dance Funk. 8 p.m. $5. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-834-9384. www.dickensoperahouse.com. • Kinetics. The City of Longmont and Kineticists proudly sponsor this fun, family-friendly event that provides unique entertainment in the form of humanpowered Kinetic Sculptures. 10 a.m. $10 general admission. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-651-8406. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special. • Art, Wine & Jazz. LCA’s annual fundraiser to support the arts in Longmont. Bid on original art and other local items in the auction, listen to local jazz, wine and beer tasting. 6-9 p.m. $40 per person, $75 pair. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-678-7869. Email info@artslongmont.org. www.artslongmont.org. Aug. 28 • Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Call 303-775-2206 for openings, audition requirements, and to schedule an audition time. noon-5 p.m. Free. Skyline High School, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-775-2206. Email symphony@qwest.net. www.longmontsymphony.org. • Bluegrass pick. Open stage. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email dave@oskarblues.com. • Kort McCumber. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Megan Tubb band from Texas. 6-9 p.m. Free. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. Email FALL 2011
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with date), Check schedule, Longmont. 303-818-9883. Email yaga@yogawithyaga.com. www.yogawithyaga.com/Yoga—in—the—Park.html. • Through Sept. 3 – Modern Western Square Dancing with the Red Rock Ramblers. 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. squares Saturdays. $8 donation per dancer. Lyons Elementary Gym, Fourth and Stickney, Lyons. 303-823-5925. Email lavern921@aol.com. • Through Sept. 10 – Snow White. This one-hour children’s musical tells the classic tale of Snow White, her evil stepmother, and the seven dwarfs, but with a few twists. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. Email scott@jesterstheatre.com. www.jesterstheatre.com. • Through Sept. 10 – Plein Air Rockies 2011 Prelude Show. Exhibition and sale showcasing a collection of paintings by the 40 artists participating in Plein Air Rockies - A Festival of Outdoor Painting. noon-5 p.m. daily. Cultural Arts Center Fine Art Gallery, 453 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. 970-586-9203. Email info@estesarts.com. www.estesarts.com. • Through Sept. 11 – Eat Well, Play Well Exhibit On Display. What is in the food we eat? Are fruits and vegetables important? Can everyday activities burn calories? Families and children will find the answers to these questions and more by exploring Eat Well, Play Well, a bilingual (English/Spanish) hands-on exhibit exploring the worlds of nutrition and fitness. Included with museum admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. • Through Sept. 18 – John J. Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist. Landmark exhibition of an American master: Audubon’s highly detailed and vibrantly colored depictions of American birds are world renowned and loved by art and nature enthusiasts alike. This exhibition presents more than 40 original Audubon prints, plus paintings by Audubon, and rare letters and personal possessions. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 adults, $5 student/senior. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through Oct. 2 – Brigadoon. The Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont, will present the Lerner & Loewe musical "Brigadoon" Friday & Saturday nights (dinner 6 p.m., curtain 7:45 p.m.) and Sunday afternoons (dinner 12:30 p.m., curtain 2:15 p.m.), July 22 through Oct. 2. Dinner and show admission is $35 for adults, $30 for students and seniors 60 & older, and $23 for children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets are also available. For reservations, call 303-682-9980. varies. $23-$35. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. Email scott@jesterstheatre.com.
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Sept. 1 • Live at Larry’s. Brenda Lockridge a guitar and vocal performer featuring swing, country and folk songs. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-3404169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. • Family Movie Night. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own movie snacks. 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. 720-685-5100. Email bwright@highplains.us.
www.MyLibrary.us. Sept. 2 • 1st Friday Art Walk in Niwot. New art, kids’ activities and live music along Second Avenue and in Cottonwood Square. Several shops stay open late for browsing. 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Niwot, Historic Old Town and Cottonwood Square, Niwot. 720-272-9299. Email media@niwot.com. www.facebook.com/niwot. Sept. 3 • Bonnie and Taylor. Good old Bluegrass with the voice of an Angel. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Sept. 7 • Brad Goode Trio. Brad Goode Trio playing Live Jazz- call for reservations. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante, 300 Second Ave., Niwot. 303.652.1606. Email info@treppedas.com. Treppedas.com. • Artist-in-Residence Program: Roger Wolfe Videographer. 7 p.m. Free. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, U.S. 36 west of Estes Park, Estes Park. 970-586-1206. www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/artist —in—residence—selectees—2011.htm. Sept. 8 • Live at Larry’s. Lee Trees a singersongwriter/guitarist. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. • Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival. Enjoy bagpipes and drums, Highland & Irish Dancing, Folk music, jousting, athletic and other competitions at the largest Scottish Festival in the West. 9 a.m.. $20 advanced tickets; $25 gate. Stanley Park, US Highway 36 and Community Drive, Estes Park. 800-90-ESTES. Email info@scotfest.com. www.scotfest.com. Sept. 9 • Opening Artists Reception for Preview Exhibition. The Preview Exhibit for the 12th Annual Longmont Studio Tour. Come view art by each of more than 60 participating artists at this “taster” for the Tour. Meet the Artists, view and purchase their art, and plan your tour of their Studios located throughout the Longmont area and Niwot. Exhibit continues through Sept. 25. 6-9 p.m. Free. Muse Gallery, 356 Main St., Longmont. 303-678-7869 . Email info@artslongmont.org. www.LongmontStudioTour.org. • Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. • Itty Bitty City. Snow or Shine, our toys are divine! Kids ages 6 months to 5 years have lots of room to run and play! Parents must supervise their children. Please, no older children. No fee for babies. 9-11 a.m. Fridays. $2 per child; 10 visit pass $17. St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Long Peak Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8404. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/childrens/ittybitty.htm. • Garden Program with Ollin Farms. Join our friends from Ollin Farms as they prep WOW!’s outdoor garden for the Fall and harvest veggies. 10 a.m. Included with Museum Admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. • Ghost Tours of Historical Downtown. Celebrating 77
events the lives of local legends. Reservations required. 6:30-8 p.m.; $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors and $12 and under. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Fifth Avenue, Longmont. 303-776-3611. Email lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com. • Oktoberfest, produced by Boulder Creek Events, benefiting the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, features three days of live music, local breweries, food, arts and craft vendors, kids’ rides and attractions. 5-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont. 303-449-3137. • Bye Bye Birdie. Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll singer about to be drafted into the army. Days and times vary; call for details. $15-$17. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. Email office@longmonttheatre.org. www.longmonttheatre.org. • Ghosts of Auschwitz. Photography Exhibit; ’Ghosts of Auschwitz’ by Cole Thompson; ’Micro Photography’ by Bruce Rabeler; ’Dunes and Dwellings’ by Maureen Ruddy Burkhart. Free. Old Firehouse Arts Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303 651-2787. Email firehouseart@mac.com. www.firehouseart.org. Sept. 10 • Chancer’s Hooley. Irish, Celtic and Rock ’n Roll. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Nostalgia Day and Parade. The event will begin with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Niwot Market. There will be Native American dancing, food, parades, art, vendors, historical presentations at The Grange, and Eddie Running Wolf, our famous tree sculptor. 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Free. Downtown Niwot, 300 Second Ave., Niwot. 303-652-0944. www.niwot.com. • Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair. Try massage, acupuncture, energy work and more for only $5 per 15 minute hands-on demonstration. Appointments are taken on a first come basis and spaces do fill quickly. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset St., Longmont. 303-651-8404. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/fitness/tasteoftherapy.htm. • Eighth Annual Hogs for Dogs (& Cats). This event will feature a best wings contest, best cookies contest and best tattoo contest - $5 entry fees for each. In addition to the Poker Run and lunch, there will be raffle and door prizes. Riders are $15 and passengers are $10 – both fees include lunch. You may also choose to have lunch only for $10. All proceeds will benefit the pets cared for by Longmont Humane Society. 8:30 (Registration). Varies. High Country Harley Davidson, 3761 Monarch St., Frederick. 720-979-5211. Email HOGs4Dogs@yahoo.com. www.longmonthumane.org. www.LongmontStudioTour.org. Sept. 11 • Scott Von. Colorado’s Scott Von writes music at the crossroads where Roots Music meets American Folk. Stomping boots and stirring grooves from the Roots tradition, stripped down songs from the Folk tradition, and a stage show that inspires. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-377-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. 78
Enjoy Second Fridays in Downtown Longmont which include art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses.
• Welcome to Longmont - Tea & Talk. Come meet your neighbors and hear: The Story of Longmont Then(1800’s) & Now (2011) and take a tour of the Thompson House built in 1887. Hear about Longmont’s community resources. 5:30-7 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors and kids 12 and under. Thompson House Inn & Tea Room, 537 Terry St., Longmont. 303-651-1121. Email tea@thompsonhouseinn.com. www.thompsonhouseinn.com . Sept. 14 • Artist-in-Residence Program: Roger Wolfe Videographer. 7 p.m. Free. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, U.S. 36 west of Estes Park, Estes Park. 970586-1206. www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/ artist—in—residence—selectees—2011.htm. Sept. 15 • Live at Larry’s. Steve Mullins a string instrument specialist and CU Music Professor. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. Sept. 16-18 • Sixth Annual Estes Park Film Festival. A showcase of new independent feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the country. Different times. Call for ticket information. Historic Park Theatre, 130 Moraine Ave., Estes Park. 970-231-2580. www.estesparkfilm.com. Sept. 17 • Cat Jerky. Rocking covers. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Jennings & Keller in Concert. 7-9 p.m. $10. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303827-3620. Email barbedwirebooks@gmail.com. www.barbedwirebooks.net. • Robin Hood. This one hour children’s musical tells the traditional story of Robin Hood and his merry band. 3 p.m. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. Email scott@jesterstheatre.com. Sept. 17-18 • Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. Wearable art, sculpture, photography, jewelry, folk art, glass, wood, leather, metal, ceramics, oil, pencil drawings and watercolor paintings. 10 a.m. Free. Bond Park, Elkhorn and MacGregor avenues, downtown, Estes Park. 970-586-9203. Sept. 18 • Beth and the Fat Boys. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 3037720258 x 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Sept. 20 . • Science Discovery Days. Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, learn about daylight savings time and why we fall back and spring forward. 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Included with Museum Admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Sept. 22 • Live at Larry’s. Thomas & James are a guitarvocal duo from Heartwood Band featuring American Folk Rock from the 60’s and 70’s. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. Sept. 23 • Storyteller Dan Overholser. 7 p.m. Free, donations appreciated. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-827-3620. Email barbedwirebooks@gmail.com. www.barbedwirebooks.net. Sept. 24 • Felonius Smith. Good ol’ fashioned Blues. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Autumn Gold: A Festival of Brats, Bands ‘n Beer. Listen to some foot tapping music and relax with a cold brew and a mustard-smothered bratwurst at the 19th Annual Autumn Gold Festival. 11 a.m. Free. Bond Park, Elkhorn and MacGregor avenues, downtown, Estes Park. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES. www.estessunriserotary.org. • 12th Annual Longmont Studio Tour. Discover Longmont’s finest artists by taking the Longmont Studio Tour. This free, all-ages, self-guided tour invites you to visit working artists’ studios. You’ll meet the artists, view their art, and have an opportunity to purchase their work. The 12th Annual Tour offers a free, self-guided tour map to more than 60 artists’ studios in and near Longmont and Niwot. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Muse Gallery, 356 Main St., Longmont. 303-678-7869. Email info@artslongmont.org. www.LongmontStudioTour.org. Sept. 25 • Thunk. 5-7 p.m.. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Sept. 29 • Live at Larry’s. Randall Dubis a R&B and Swing guitar/vocal. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Oct. 1 • Elk Fest. A celebration of all things Wapiti, the American elk that calls Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park its home. The festival offers seminars, bugling contests, elk tours, a Mountain Man encampment, Native American music and dancing, and edible products from elk. 10 a.m. Free. Bond Park, Elkhorn and MacGregor avenues, downtown, Estes Park. 970-586-6104. www.estesnet.com/Events/elkfest.aspx. • Lights of Love. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-651-5111. www.luhcares.org. Oct. 6 • Live at Larry’s. Aaron McCloskey a guitar/vocal...guitarist for the local country band. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. FALL 2011
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events . Oct. 7 • 1st Friday Art Walk in Niwot. New art, kids’ activities and live music along Second Avenue and in Cottonwood Square. Several shops stay open late for browsing. 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Niwot, Historic Old Town and Cottonwood Square, Niwot. 720-272-9299. Email media@niwot.com. www.facebook.com/niwot. Oct. 8 • Idlewhile to perform. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Jon Chandler in concert. 7-9 p.m. $12. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-827-3620. www.barbedwirebooks.net. • Longmont Symphony Orchestra Concert. The Longmont Symphony’s opening concert presents the music of Copland, Mahler and Elgar with mezzo soprano, Julie Simson. 7:30 p.m. $16 adults; $14 senior; $12 students. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-772-5796. Email symphony@qwest.net. www.longmontsymphony.org. • Firestone Fall Festival. Enjoy the crisp fall air with music, fun and food. Pumpkin hunt, hay bale maze, live music, petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, caricature artist, vendors. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Free. Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6850 Tilbury Ave., Firestone. 303-833-3291. www.ci.firestone.co.us. • Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair. Try massage, acupuncture, energy work and more for only $5 per 15 minute hands-on demonstration. Appointments are taken on a first come basis and spaces do fill quickly. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free. Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset St., Longmont. 303-651-8404. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/fitness/tasteoftherapy.htm. Oct. 8-9 . • Pumpkin Pie Days Antique Show. Benefit for St. Vrain Historical Society. 80 dealers in antiques & Collectibles, Cafe serving bean & vegetable soup and pumpkin pie, art show, bake sale, glass grinder, gift certificate drawings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday , 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $4, children under 12 free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-776-1870. Email 0ffice@stvrainhistory.org. www.stvrainhistoricalsociety.org. Oct. 9 • Neil Ross Trio. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Oct. 11 • Minimally invasive spine surgery. Presented by Dr. Alexander Mason. 10 a.m. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-485-4184. www.luhcares.org. Oct. 13 • Live at Larry’s. Chris McGarry performs ukulele/guitar/vocal. 7:30-9 p.m. $5 donation requested. Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., Longmont. 720-340-4169. Email gruberguitars@gmail.com. www.larrysguitars.com. • Community Spirit. This tour/talk is based on the original Spirit Investigation of the Callahan House by the Kindred Spirits Society Investiative Team. 5:30-7 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors 60 and older and kids 12 and under. Callahan House,
312 Terry St., Longmont. 303-776-3611. Email lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com. Oct. 14 • Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. Oct. 15 • Dan Wright. Rock, folk, country, and blues. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Hoverhome House Concert. Featuring Liz Masterson and Al "Doc" Mehl in a fun-filled evening. Advance ticket sale. Limited seating. 7 p.m. $20 ($10 tax deductible). Historic Hoverhome, 1309 Hover St., Longmont. 720-494-9300. Email gloria1601@comcast.net. stvrainhistoricalsociety.org. • Community Spirit. This tour/talk is based on the original Spirit Investigation of the Callahan House by the Kindred Spirits Society Investigative Team. 5:30-7 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors and kids under 12. Callahan House, 312 Terry St, Longmont. 303-776-3611. Email lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com. Oct. 16 • Morgan Drive. Morgan Drive is a four piece acoustic bluegrass band based out of Boulder. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Welcome to Longmont – Tea & Talk. Come meet
Swim Float Swim teaches skills for life The following letter was written by a parent who enrolled her three children in Infant Aquatics at Swim Float Swim!
Dear Judy, We live in Lafayette and our property is quite large and beautifully landscaped with a gorgeous water feature the kids love to splash around in during the summer. The pond, surrounded by rocks, drops to a depth of 4.5 feet. May 18th was a warm, sunny day. I was home with my two young daughters doing yard work. Saxon, my 16-month-old, had just completed her fifth week of lessons with Cynthia, but had yet to practice swimming in clothes. She and Stori, my 4-year-old, were playing on a large trampoline located next to the pond, while I was gardening. My back was turned pulling weeds in an adjacent garden when I heard Stori call for me. She said “mommy, mommy, Saxon needs you” I turned around to see Stori, standing by the water, but Saxon was nowhere in sight. My mouth TIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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went dry, and my heart sank as I envisioned Saxon facedown at the bottom of the pond. I remember running about eight “Incredible Hulk” steps with no feeling in my legs. The pond came into view, and there was Saxon, not submerged on the bottom, but floating on her back on the surface of the water. She was wearing overalls with a long sleeve shirt underneath. Her breathing was relaxed, considering the water temperature was 58 degrees. I felt calm as I made my way to where she was floating. I was so relieved; I cheered her as I laid down at the edge of the water. I continued to tell her what a great swimmer she was as I gently placed my hands under her head, re-enforcing her confidence in the floating technique she had been learning during her swim lessons. I was surprisingly very composed, and helped her float over to the side and then encouraged her to flip over and grab the edge, where I grasped her little hands and pulled
her wet body out. During the entire episode, she never cried, never even made a peep. I let her run around the sunny yard in her wet clothes and diaper for a few minutes while I regained the strength in my legs to actually take her inside to get fresh clothes and digest what had just happened. According to Stori, “Saxon fell in the water face first and rolled over to float.” It was pretty amazing! Water safety has always been one of my greatest priorities, and all three of my kids have taken lessons at Infant Aquatics. I have always felt that educating children to be safe and respectful around water is paramount, because you never know when something like this might happen. Thank you over and over again Infant Aquatics Team! Sincerely, Carey Pardee Swim Float Swim! home of Infant Aquatics, Boulder County’s only dedicated swim school, is located in the Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. in Longmont. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com or call 303-499-BABY.
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events your neighbors and hear: The Story of Longmont Then(1800’s) & Now (2011) and take a tour of the Thompson House built in 1887. Hear about Longmont’s community resources. 5:30-7 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors and kids 12 and under. Thompson House Inn & Tea Room, 537 Terry St., Longmont. 303-651-1121 . Email tea@thompsonhouseinn.com. www.thompsonhouseinn.com . Oct. 18-19 • Science Discovery Days. Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, learn about the changing fall leaves. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Included with Museum Admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. Oct. 20 • Imagine Nation Books Fundraiser. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Longmont United Hospital ArtWalk, 1950 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-776-2869. Oct. 22 • Bill Hearne Trio in Concert. 7-9 p.m. $10. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-8273620. Email barbedwirebooks@gmail.com. www.barbedwirebooks.net. • LDOTY to perform. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Oct. 23 • Kort McCumber. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com.
• Spirit Meet and Greet and Ghost Tour. Presented by Spooks Inc. come and celebrate the lives of local legends through the spirit meet and greet and ghost tour at Longmont’s Mountain View Cemetery. 45:30 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors and kids 12 and under. Mountain View Cemetery, 620 11th Ave., Longmont. Oct. 28 • Ghost Tours of Historical Downtown. Celebrating the lives of local legends. Reservations required. 6:30-8 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sifth avenue, Longmont. 303-776-3611. Email lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com. Oct. 29 • Great Pumpkin Halloween Party. Kids’ Trick-orTreat Old Town & Cottonwood Square; Kids and Animals Parade in Old Town Niwot; Hayrides in Old Town; Haunted House in the Niwot Grange All Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Downtown Niwot, Second Avenue, Niwot. 303-652-0944. www.niwot.com. • Andy Eppler. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Pumpkin Decorating. Decorate a pumpkin for Halloween! Pumpkins and materials available while supplies last. 11 a.m. Included with Museum Admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. • 35th Annual Halloween Parade. Kids of all ages can be a part of this costume foot parade – no
registration required! Dress up in your Halloween costume and visit Downtown participating merchants for Trick or Treat Street immediately following the parade. Pets must be leashed. 10 a.m. Free. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8404. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/halloween.htm. • Firestone Halloween Boo Fest. Carnival style games, pumpkin carving contest, food and fun. 2-4 p.m. Free. Volunteers also needed. Miner’s Park, 200 Grant Ave., Firestone. 303-833-0811, ext. 269. Email agahnstrom@ci.firestone.co.us. www.ci.firestone.co.us. • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This one hour children’s musical creates more laughter than fear and is ideal for all ages. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. Email scott@jesterstheatre.com. www.jesterstheatre.com. Oct. 30-31 • CU Presents Takács Quartet: Chamber Series. Edward Dusinberre, violin; Károly Schranz, violin; Geraldine Walther, viola András Fejer, cello. 4 p.m. Single tickets start at $12. Grusin Music Hall, 18th Street and Euclid Avenue, Boulder. 303-492-8008. Email musictix@colorado.edu. www.cupresents.org. Oct. 31 • Ghost Tours of Historical Downtown. Celebrating the lives of local legends. Reservations required. 6:30-8 p.m. $12.50 single; $20 double; $10 seniors and kids 12 and younger.
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Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Fifth avenues, Longmont. 303-776-3611. Email lifeworks-dori@hotmail.com. Ongoing October Events • Through Oct. 2 – Brigadoon. The Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont, will present the Lerner & Loewe musical "Brigadoon" Friday & Saturday nights (dinner 6 p.m., curtain 7:45 p.m.) and Sunday afternoons (dinner 12:30 p.m., curtain 2:15 p.m.), July 22 through Oct. 2. Dinner and show admission is $35 for adults, $30 for students and seniors 60 & older, and $23 for children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets are also available. For reservations, call 303-682-9980. $23-$35. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. Email scott@jesterstheatre.com.
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Nov. 4-5 • 45th Annual Christmas Home Tour. Homes decorated in 1900, 1920’s and 1940’s vintage holiday style. Includes complimentary Christmas tea at the church. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. First Congregational United Church of Christ - Longmont, 1500 Ninth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-6546. Email firstcon@ucclongmont.org. www.ucclongmont.org/hometour. • Novalectric. Southern Jam Blues. 8 p.m. $5. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-834-9384. Email paul@dickensoperahouse.com. www.dickensoperahouse.com. • 1st Friday Art Walk in Niwot. New art, kids’ activities and live music along Second Avenue and in Cottonwood Square. Several shops stay open late for browsing. 5-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Niwot, Historic Old Town and Cottonwood Square, Niwot. 720-272-9299. Email media@niwot.com. www.facebook.com/niwot. • Frost/Nixon. days and times vary; call for details. $15-$17. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. Email office@longmonttheatre.org. www.longmonttheatre.org. Nov. 5 • Chancer’s Hooley. Irish, Celtic, Rock ’n Roll. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Nov. 6 • Thunk. 5-7 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. Nov. 11 • Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. • Objects of Inspiration. Art Exhibit featuring Leah Bradley, Annette Coleman, Linda Gleitz, Jody Madson, Marco Montanari, Marcela Ot’alora, Mark Rossier, Pete Wysong. Free. Old Firehouse Arts Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787. Email firehouseart@mac.com. www.firehouseart.org. Nov. 12 • Cat Jerky. 5-8 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewing Company, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont. 303-772-0258 ext. 110. lefthandbrewing.com. • Longmont Symphony Orchestra Concert. Join the Longmont Symphony Orchestra for a Nigt in Old Spain featuring music of Massenet, Chabrier and Capriccio Espagnol with flamenco dancer, Salli Gutierrez. 7:30 p.m. $16 adults; $14 seniors; $12 students. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-772-5796. Email symphony@qwest.net. www.longmontsymphony.org. • WOW!’s 15th Birthday Celebration. WOW! Children’s Museum is celebrating its 15th birthday! Help us blow out our birthday candles and enjoy a musical performance by Boulder Bach, crafts, face painting, refreshments and more. 11 a.m. Included with Museum Admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowchildrensmuseum.org. • 37th Longmont Turkey Trot. Sign up for either the 10K or 2 mile run/walk on our fast, flat courses around Altona Middle School. Proceeds assist the Longmont Recreation Services’ Youth Scholarship Fund. Pre-register today; race day fees higher. 9 a.m. $20 adult; $18 youth/ senior. Altona Middle School, 4600 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont. 303-651-8406. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/turkey.htm. • Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair. Try massage, acupuncture, energy work and more for $5 per 15-minute hands-on demonstration. Appointments are taken on a first come basis and spaces do fill quickly. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset St., Longmont. 303-651-8404. Email RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. TIMES-CALL / LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787. www.firehouseart.org. • Blue Egg Arts art classes. Mobile art classes for children. 303-652-3383. www.blueeggarts.com. • Tuesdays through Sept. 6 – Salsa/Latin at The Boulder Draft House. Salsa and Salsaton classes, guest instructors, performances, music and dancing. No experience or partner necessary. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. $3-$10 (with class). The Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder. 720-4223354. Email hillary@bouldergreenstreets.org. • Wednesdays 2011 – Open studio at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. Free form work sessions for artists to bring their own project from home. Individual instruction is provided and focused to guide personalized growth as an artist. Beginner to intermediate level. 10 a.m.-noon. $10. Cultural Arts Council; Fine Art Gallery, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. 970-586-9203. www.EstesArts.com. Clubs • Longmont Genealogical Society. Second Wednesday of the month. 1 p.m. First Lutheran Evangelical Church, 803 Third Ave., Longmont. 303-678-5130. • Interfaith Quilters. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Lutheran Evangelical Church, 803 Third Ave. Longmont. 303-684-9796. • Ales4FemAles: Beer Club for Women. Meets at 6:30 p.m. once or twice throughout each month. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258. Email ales4females@gmail.com. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • Longs Peak Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1303 S. Bross Lane, Longmont. 303-678-9967. • First Tuesday of the Month – Grey Havens Group. All are welcome to come and discuss Tolkien’s work The group can be reached at greyhavensgroup@gmail.com. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-827-3620. www.barbedwirebooks.net. • The Hoe and Hope Garden Club meets from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 803 Third Ave., Longmont. 303-485-0208. www.hoeandhopegardenclub.com. • Tri-Town Toastmasters meets at 6:25 p.m. every Monday at American Furniture Warehouse, I-25 and Colo. Highway 119, Firestone. 800-851-8643. • MOMS Club of Longmont-East. Offering support and activities for moms and their children of all ages, last Friday of the month. Longmont. 303-682-9630. • MOMS Club of Longmont-West, a nonprofit organization for stay-at-home mothers, meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. 303-827-3400. longmontwestmoms.com. • Foothills Audubon Club meeting. Local birding club meeting. Public welcome. First Monday of the month. 7 p.m. Berthoud Community Center, 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud. 303-652-2959. • Fun With Flowers Workshop meets from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Natural Resource Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson road, Longmont. Cost is $3. 303-684-9759. • Night Speakers Toastmaster meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Vrain Valley Credit Union, 777 21st Ave., Longmont. 720-652-7117. • The Longmont Artists’ Guild meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont. 303-828-3453. FALL 2011
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