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8 | HEALTH Taste the rainbow with colorful foods that are good for you. 10 | BUSINESS Local bakery packs breads and goodies full of greatness. 14 | LIFESTYLE Dude ranches offer fun for the entire family. 17 | COMMUNITY Rhythm on the Rails puts Niwot on the map with great local entertainment. 18 | RECREATION Summer softball season gets people going for the game. 22 | PETS Dog washes help the Longmont Humane Society, Q&A with local pet experts.
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26 | COMMUNITY Music, film and fun are a great lineup for this summer in the parks, at the library and museum.
39 | ABOUT TOWN A look at Empty Bowls, Unity in the Community and A Woman’s Work.
29 | YOUTH SPOTLIGHT Sanborn Drama Club takes center stage. 30 | OUTLOOK A look at the First Nations organizations, as well as a local youth volunteer. 31 | FOOD Garden vegetables make a great combination for fresh salsa this summer. 37 | DINING OUT Outdoor setting, great food and interesting martinis adds to dining at Martini’s Bistro.
40 | LIFESTYLE Kick off the season with summer brews from local breweries. 44 | RECREATION Local parks, greenways and golf courses add to life in Longmont. 47 | HOME FRONT Ceiling fans add style to any room. 63 | FASHION Get shaded with trendy sunglasses this season. 64 | FUN FOR ALL Comics, word search and horoscopes.
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Matt Stanek, owner of Great Harvest Bread Co. Photo by Paul Litman Design by Trisha Allin
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kelly Bleck, Reagen Lowrey, Wendy McMillan, Brittany Sovine
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iving our 100-pound chocolate lab a bath is not an easy task. But it’s a necessity when he lives in the house with us most of the time. Simply saying the word “bubbles” is all it takes to have his strong body bolt up the stairs to the bathroom in search of some fluffy suds to gobble up. While deterring him from eating them is a challenge alone, putting him in the tub with the bubbles is something I leave to my husband. Our adventures in bath time started early with Dirk. While the puppy stages were much easier to lift him into the tub and scrub him clean, the larger he got the more bubbles flowed out of the tub. We learned soon enough that the standard tub spout wasn’t going to cut it. We were in need of a full-on detachable sprayer that could move as fast as he did. After a trip to the local store, we set on our adventure. Getting Dirk to the bathroom is easy by just saying the magic word. But on bath days, the routine is a little different as the door closes behind him. Once my husband lifts him into the tub it’s then my job to help hold him there, a task that has gotten easier the older he gets. When he was smaller he did everything he could to free himself from the confines of the tub, jumping about and splashing water everywhere in sight. Now he just turns into a solid muscle mass who still tries to push against our force, but won’t try to bolt when he’s dripping wet. Keeping the hair from totally clogging the drain has been a fun task. At first I tried a paper towel over the drain. But after Dirk’s foot went through it my first idea failed. Next we bought a small kitchen strainer that we thought was a marvelous idea, until we got it home and realized it didn’t quite fit the drain, allowing water and excess hair to escape. So we are back to the brainstorming. Adding bubbles to his bath gets him pondering, because although he’s thinking he wants to get out of the tub, we know he secretly enjoys the massaging action on his back. With all the suds worked in it’s time for a final rinse and then a dry. And with the words “OK, you’re done,” he jumps from the tub and runs for his bed downstairs where he rolls in it to dry himself further. After a couple of extra shakes he’s ready to play again and although he may not realize it – smelling a lot better. I’m always excited for summertime because that means my husband and I can take a break from the bath time fun at our house and take him to the Bubbly at the Brewery event – a fundraising opportunity for the Longmont Humane Society at Left Hand Brewery. Check out page 22 for more information. It’s a time for Dirk to get pampered, cleaned up and have his nails trimmed. We’re able to sit back and enjoy a free brew from Left Hand, talk to fellow dog owners and bask in the sunshine knowing Dirk can dry off running outside so we don’t have to smell wet dog during the ride home! – Kristi Ritter, Special Sections Editor
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HEALTH
Spring has unfolded, the world burst into blossom. The rainbow of colors we enjoy throughout Colorado’s mountain summers is no illusion. Put those colors on your plate, and you’ll be treating yourself to some magical nutritional benefits.
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We all know variety is good for our bodies, but more often studies show us what healthful foods have to offer from specific pigments. “Colors in foods come from phytonutrients, which are simply nutrients that come from plants,” says Diana Bunker, a certified nutritionist at Vitality Lifestyle Center in Longmont. “Phytonutrients have incredible health and anti-aging benefits; they’re known to fight cancer and reduce inflammation, and much more.” Here’s a sampling of the golden nutrition you’ll glean from a spectrum of foods. Sing the Blues The naturally blue or purple colors in produce such as blueberries, grapes and eggplant are caused by compounds called anthocyanins. These act as powerful antioxidants, preventing cell damage by stabilizing free radicals, says Lisa Lanzano, registered dietician and nutritionist in Boulder. Anthocyanins are renowned for their potential to protect against cancers, Alzheimer’s, obesity, diabetes, inflammation and more. Their potency led scientists to explore ways of increasing anthocyanin levels in commonly eaten produce. Recently, researchers even engineered purple tomatoes in hopes that more people can reap the rewards through regular diets. Although such innovations are impressive, however, they aren’t necessarily better. “I guess I’m more of a purist,” Lanzano says, “but I’m not a big fan of genetically modified foods, even when for health reasons. I believe we can get all the anthocyanins we need through foods in their natural states.” Paul Litman/Times-Call
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beta-carotene which, along with alphacarotene and beta cryptoxanthin, can be converted by the body to valuable vitamin A, a stalwart agent for healthy eyes and mucous membranes. More recently, studies have focused on carotenoids as powerful antioxidants in their own right. In addition to helping prevent vitamin A deficiency, carotenoids have been shown to help enhance immune function and also stimulate cell communication, integral to warding off disease. Lanzano recommends eating one to three servings of carotenoidrich foods daily. Seeing Red Tomatoes, watermelon, strawberries and other plants with notably red or pink hues show their love with lycopene, a specific carotenoid linked to prevention of cancer and chronic disease. In a six-year study conducted by Harvard Medical School of more than 47,000 men, consumption of tomato products containing large quantities of lycopene inversely reduced risk of prostate cancer. Ongoing research also connects lycopene with reduced risk of
Feel free to turn up the heat, too. Studies show lycopene is better absorbed when heat-processed, making tomatoes one of few vegetables better consumed cooked. cancers in the lung, bladder, cervix and skin. Feel free to turn up the heat, too. Studies show lycopene is better absorbed when heat-processed, making tomatoes one of few vegetables better consumed cooked. “Heat condenses the nutrients,” Lanzano explains. “Since lycopene is fat soluble, including a source of good fat (mono or polyunsaturated) can also double absorption. When cooking a pasta sauce, for example, adding a little heart healthy olive oil will help increase the amount of valuable nutrients our bodies take in.” Easy Going Green It’s elementary science: plants get their greens from the natural plant pigment chlorophyll. Lesser known is the fact chlorophyll comes in numerous types, and they do a world of good for us, as well as plants. Recently, scientists have focused on
the potent powers of chlorophyll, and a derivative known as “chlorophyllin,” as an anti-cancer agent. According to research from the Linus Pauling Institute, chlorophyllin has been noted to block carcinogens in lab rats. Ongoing studies on humans in eastern China are also promising, so far indicating greater than a 50 percent reduction in liver cancer incidents when high-risk participants are given regular chlorophyll supplements. “Green foods are fantastic in that they are rich in chlorophyll, and also magnesium, which is a component of chlorophyll,” Bunker says. “This is great for nerve cells, muscles and hormone-balancing.” Researchers are also looking at possible prevention and treatment options for skin and colon cancers, involving consumption of chlorophyll-containing vegetables and supplements.
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Dear friend, 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.
“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 have a lower fee to so more people can get the care they need.
Let’s start with me, the gal on the right. Twelve 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, and now, nearly 2 years later, she has never had another ear infection. She is a happy, healthy, lively toddler now, not a sickly little girl. 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,
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 Treena today make an appointment. 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. Copyright 2000, KA
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Love and bounty from your local Great Harvest bakery
Top: Humberto Hernandez puts more bread into a huge revolving oven. Above: Breana Ehlers wraps cinnamon rolls before labeling them. Right: Owner Matt Stanek prepares the dough to make Cinnamon Burst Swirl bread.
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Walk into Longmont’s Great Harvest Bakery on Ken Pratt Boulevard, and you’re in for a treat. First, there’s the literal snack: who can resist a warm slice of freshly-baked bread, graciously offered with a guaranteed smile? Next, savor the guilt-free revelation that your indulgence is nutritious to boot. To top it off, your support goes straight back to the community, from the Colorado farms providing raw ingredients to non-profit organizations that make a difference locally. Owners Matt and Marin Stanek were inspired to open a bakery by personal and professional purpose: they aimed to spend more quality time with their two young boys, Eric and Jake; they hoped to bake incredible, healthful bread; and, they wanted to give back generously to the community they have made their home. Their business goals are expressed with Continued on 11
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light-hearted simplicity in their mission statement: Be loose and have fun. Bake phenomenal bread. Run fast to help customers. Give generously to others. Pop into the store to browse, sample or simply enjoy the tempting aromas of an old-fashioned, made-from-scratch bakery; it’s clear this statement goes beyond words. Of the small, valued staff, several have been with the store since the Staneks took over from the original owners four years ago. Together the team creates a fun, friendly atmosphere for customers to enjoy. The mission is lived, daily. Great Harvest franchise is known at large for its tasty, wholesome breads. At the Longmont store, however, the Staneks truly embody a commitment to sharing the wealth, nutritionally and personally. We all know to avoid high fructose corn syrup, a high packed source of empty calories. Yet the dreaded sugar source is a real lurker, stealing into all kinds of products, including a majority of storebrand breads. At Great Harvest, however, the Staneks have eliminated corn syrup in any bread. This admirable decision is nevertheless not to be taken lightly, with honey costing more than four times the amount. In Longmont, the bakery goes through approximately 110 gallons of honey each month. For Matt and Marin, however, it’s a no-brainer. “We don’t want our kids to consume corn syrup, so we certainly wouldn’t want to be feeding it to other kids,” Marin asserts. In addition, Great Harvest’s breads are free of any additives and preservatives…in other words, you won’t find anything you can’t pronounce in the ingredients. It’s not just the lack of undesirables that make Great Harvest breads so special. It’s what goes in that really counts, nutritionally and taste-wise. So dedicated to providing quality, the Staneks actually
Top left moving clockwise: Garden Italian bread dough. Matt Stanek prepares dough for making bread. Bread for sale. Breana Ehlers cuts and packages brownies. Matt Stanek, left, and Humberto Hernandez prepares the dough to make Cinnamon Burst Swirl bread. Hernandez puts the cinnamon in the bread. Hernandez rolls and places dough in pans as he readies them for the oven.
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Top: Breana Ehlers talks to Dean Hollenbaugh, a frequent customer to Great Harvest Bread Co. Above left: Matt Stanek rolls dough to make bread sticks. Above right: Sourdough bread sits to cool before packaging.
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house a 750 pound stone mill in the back of the store to mill the wheat kernels on site. They also relish their freedom as a branch to make whatever breads and sweets they choose. Such choices are considered for new recipes according to feedback from customers, and also another way to go the extra mile in celebrating seasons, offering scrumptious delights such as Merry White Chocolate Cherry bread in December or famously adorable bread bunnies in April. As if the breads and goodies didn’t speak for themselves, the Staneks’ community involvement underMission Statement: lines their principles of quality and generosity. In addition to supporting Colorado family farmers through supplies purchased, they continuously donate to local organizations, including the OUR Center, Women’s Safe Shelter, Longmont Museum and Longmont Public Library. Animals benefit, too. Great Harvest’s dog treats are also premium whole wheat, and preservative free. Moreover, 50 percent of dog bone sales go to Longmont Humane Society. Amidst today’s economic upheaval, it’s easy to become disheartened. Still, there are many reasons to take heart, with plenty of hard-working, good people turning values into actions. And, as Longmont’s Great Harvest represents, we really needn’t look further than our own backyard. Summer 2009
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Dude ranches offer fun for the entire family BY BRITTANY SOVINE 14
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or a western vacation experience look no further than a few miles from your front door to the many guest ranches Colorado has to offer. For the horseback rider or the hiker, dude ranches allow guests to personalize their summer vacations and have a chance to relax in a wilderness setting. Head of Business Development and Public Relations at Peaceful Valley Ranch Brooke Underbrink says, “We tell people to have the best week of the year and allow themselves to get away from a hectic environment.” One of the most unique aspects of a dude ranch experience is the family-to-family bonds that are created in a guest’s stay. Most dude ranches have a strong return rate and families will continue to visit the ranch as their kids grow from youngsters to teenagers. Just 30 miles from Longmont on the scenic Peak to Peak highway is Peaceful Valley ranch. With three lodges and 10 individual cabins, the ranch accommodates an average of 60 guests per session. Most of the ranches are TV free and without cell phone service, which gives guests the chance to free themselves from an
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increasingly connected world. Peaceful Valley uniquely offers ranch wide wireless to accommodate those guests who like to stay connected. Kid programs give parents an opportunity to relax without the stress of planning. Life skills are taught by the staff as children learn to ride and take care of horses. “Kids will meet the counselors on Sunday and are literally crying when they have to leave,” says Underbrink. Wind River Ranch, a Christian family dude ranch west of Estes Park, emphasizes the power of laughter in the week-long stay. “We feel that people don’t laugh enough,” says Don McIntyre, executive director. “This is a key aspect of enhancing a guest’s vacation.” A family Olympics on Monday is a fun and friendly opportunity for families to work together with a little healthy competition. A friendly and well-trained staff are an integral part to a dude ranch’s operations. They soon become like family as each day is packed with things to do. Staff becomes role models for kids and lifelong friends to adults. It is not uncommon for guests to become staff as the ranch lifestyle “gets in your blood,” says Underbrink.
Top left moving clockwise: Kids enjoy a ride in the wheelbarrow by a Peaceful Valley Ranch employee. Cheered on by Peaceful Valley Ranch staff, a kid hangs on the sheep tight for a round of mutton bustin, where he tries to hold on as long as he can before he looses his grip. During a wagon ride, visitors to Peaceful Valley Ranch get read a story about the Wild West. A little cowgirl takes a break from the fun at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch to enjoy some fruit. Riders cross a stream during a horseback ride at Peaceful Valley Ranch. Guests at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch hop on board for a hay ride. Previous page: A cattle drive at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch. (Photos courtesy Peaceful Valley Ranch and Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch)
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Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, a fully operational cattle ranch located on the Big Thompson River west of Loveland takes pride in their ranch born and raised herd of horses. “We breed and raise our own horses on the ranch,” says Tammy Inskeep, a member of the sales department at Sylvan Dale. “We always have brand new babies on site.” Kids are given the opportunity to help care for the foals in a hands-on environment. With overnight pack trips into the mountains and daily trail rides, guests learn how to ride and care for horses. Morning rides into the mountains come complete with a campfire breakfast. It’s a glimpse into the way the West was. “You step back into time, which is really neat,” Inskeep says. “You really are going back to the way things used to be.” As a member of the Green Hotel Association, Sylvan Dale practices sustainability and a green philosophy. Of the ranch’s 3,200 acres of land, 60 percent is in a land trust conservation agreement. Many dude ranches have added
After a long day at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, guests gather around a fire for entertainment. (Courtesy Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch) Below top: Kids watch at the stream edge as an employee at Peaceful Valley fishes. Below bottom: Guests enjoy line dancing at Peaceful Valley. (Courtesy Peaceful Valley Ranch)
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COMMUNITY
Rhythm on the Rails heats up Thursday nights in Niwot
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From left, Abigail Hallisey, 7, Ashton Young, 7, Annie Heinritz, 6, Gabrielle Pildner, 6, Bella DeFrancia, 7, and Kela Osaki, 8, eat ice cream and play on the historic Niwot caboose while listening to the music at Niwot’s Rhythm on the Rails in June 2008. (Kira Horvath/Times-Call)
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People sit on hay stacks eating popcorn, hot dogs and ice cream while listening to DejaBlu at Niwot’s Rhythm on the Rails in June 2008. (Kira Horvath/Times-Call)
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Music sets the beat for thousands of feet meandering around hundreds of lawn chairs, food vendors and the main concert stage. With local artists such as Face, Lionel Young Band and Rebecca Folsom producing a pleasing backdrop of sound, neighbors and strangers alike enjoy a plethora of great tastes and entertainment. Rhythm on the Rails in Niwot is a local summer concert series sponsored by local businesses, provided for enjoyment and as a promotion of the Niwot community. The series was born in 2005 with construction of a bandstand, resembling one from the 1900s which was home to Niwot’s Community Band. With a new stage, Boulder Creek Events in conjunction with Niwot Business Association began a summer concert series called Bands on the Tracks. “We christened the bandstand on the Fourth of July,” says Robin Abb, owner of Rockin’ Robin Retro & Resale in Niwot. “The Business Association decided to do five more concerts that summer, on Thursday night when Boulder Creek Events had their farmers’ market.” The concerts were so successful that bands were booked for the remaining Thursday nights. The first season featured 16 bands, many becoming repeat performers but at a newly named venue. In 2006 a “Name the Park” contest was sponsored by the Left Hand Valley Courier and Niwot Business Association. Niwot resident Walet H. Smith submitted Whistle Stop Park, which became the new home for the concert series, also renamed to Rhythm on the Rails. “It’s really put Niwot on the map,” Abb says. “People will come and say they’ve never heard of Niwot, only about the concert series. They get here and it really is an idyllic setting, an uninterrupted view of the Front Range, the sun going down and the train going by; it’s romantic and wonder ful.” Rhythm on the Rails is now a staple in the Niwot community, intertwining transplant attendees and residents, all there to enjoy music and company. Niwot resident Bruce Rabeler has attended since the first year. “I go for the music, the quality local groups,” says Rabeler. “It’s also a great chance to see all my neighbors, the people you live next to but don’t necessarily have an occasion to get together with.” This year the concert series features Chicago Blues Icon Zora Young, Chris Daniels & the Kings and returning performers. “This is the best concert series of them all,” Abb says. “It’s the same bands mostly, all local, but a mixture of the big bands
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People enjoy music at Rhythm on the Rails. (Courtesy Robin Abb)
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ne-hundred and twelve years ago the first game of softball was played in Chicago with a rolled-up boxing glove as a ball and a broken-off broom handle as a bat on a chalked-out diamond on a gymnasium floor. George Hancock, usually considered the inventor of softball, was there and shouted, “Let’s play ball!” If it hadn’t been for Hancock’s obsession with the game that followed, the oversized ball and rubber bat he produced a week later never would have been realized along with official rules of what became known as indoor softball. The popularity of the sport caught on quickly, and it eventually moved to an outdoor game as fire departments started using it as a great way to keep in shape during their free time. As the scope of the game grew, rules were modified and softball as we know it today was created. The healthy, entertainment offered up by softball is what has carried it on throughout the years. Often known as one of the most popular sports among adults, many find themselves sauntering on to the fields to dual it out among themselves. Through the Longmont Recreation Center, Longmont residents can join and create teams. Teams can include men, women or both, and the level played can be competitive or strictly recreational. The rec center helps organize the teams and tournaments, and allows the players the chance to get out, have fun and be as competitive as they like, all while doing something good for themselves. Softball is offered in the spring, summer and fall. Ben Wagner, recreation program supervisor at the Longmont Recreation Center, says summer ball is by far the largest season with 125 teams in 2008 and somewhere around 140 expected this year. Already spring ball showed an increase of 10 teams and Wagner believes the significant growth over last year is due to the low cost per person to play, which depending on the size of the team equals out to being around $6 a player per game. “With the economy, this is a reasonable price for some fun entertainment,” he says. “It’s a good deal for something that is good for you.” Rich Shields, a 34-year-old Longmont native, huge baseball fan and avid softball player, has taken advantage of the organized play through the rec center the last three years, playing all three seasons. Shields originally started playing ball on a free-agent team, which is for people who want to play ball but who don’t have enough players to make a complete team. Through the free-agent
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team these people can come together through the rec center. The free-agent team Shields started on is still together playing competitive ball, but Shields opted not to play at that level and instead plays on a coed recreation team through work that he helped create. The biggest reason Shields continues to play is because of the activity, exercise and the fact that he has gotten the chance to meet a lot of neat people. “It’s a lot of fun basically,” he says. “I encourage people whether they have played or not to just give it a try. It’s a great way to exercise and meet people. You also get to talk to a human being and get away from the TV and computer.” Join the fun and play ball through the Longmont Recreation Center. Sign up or get more information by stopping by 310 Quail Road, calling 303-774-4800 or visiting www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/activities. Sign ups for spring are February to early March, summer is midMarch through April and fall is mid-July to mid-August.
Little Leagues offer learning, fun Whether your kids are crazy about sports or not, signing them up for a season of team-oriented play can help them gain independence and foster a sense of self-worth. Patrick Soldan, sports director at the Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA in Longmont, says team sports have many benefits for kids of all ages. “They learn teamwork, how to take instruction, working together and how to handle success and failure,” he says. “And more specifically they get to have fun.” Sports at the YMCA are open to members and nonmembers and are guided by its four core values – honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. All sports are considered non-competitive, and focus on going out, playing the game and having fun. Sports are available in the spring, summer and fall and include youth T-ball, coach pitch and softball, flag football, soccer, lacrosse and basketball. Age varies depending on the sport and season. Another place where little league
activities can be found is at the Longmont Recreation Center. Rene Kingsley, recreation specialist at the Center, says sports remain popular and a resurgence in sign-ups for in-line hockey has especially been big this year. Residents can find sports for kids that include girls fast-pitch softball, volleyball, a summer track program, tennis, archery, in-line hockey and basketball. Age varies also depending on the sport and season. The following programs also offer little league sports in the area. • Longmont Baseball League: 720323-0589 • Colorado Storm North Soccer Club: 720-494-1800 • St. Vrain Youth Soccer: 303-651-3109 • Longmont United Soccer Association: 303-776-5749 • St. Vrain Velocity Competitive Girl's Fast Pitch: 970-535-9270 • Carbon Valley Recreation Center: 303-833-3660 – SUMMER STAIR
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Heading to the dog wash years; seeing them and their dogs change.” The first year began with one dog wash, but that quickly grew to three during the hot summer months. With every dog wash purchased, Left Hand donates two beers to the dogs owners, while bratwurst, hot dogs and sodas are also available. These items are donated, allowing all profits to benefit the Humane Society. Left Hand donates the space for the event and the beer. In addition to the dog washes, other local vendors are on hand to provide services for canine massage, nail trimming, nutrition advice and even microchipping, which is becoming a more common use of identification.
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There will be wet dogs and a lot of shaking going on, but this year’s Bubbly at the Brewery events are ones local dog owners won’t want to miss. It’s a great opportunity to get your dog washed and pampered, enjoy a local brew and help the Longmont Humane Society. Celebrating it’s ninth year, Bubbly at the Brewery was started when Left Hand Brewing Co. coordinated with the Humane Society to sponsor a community event that brings together people, dogs and businesses to help support and care for the animals at the shelter. Humane Society event coordinator Julie Kunkel says the dog wash has become an activity many locals enjoy. “It’s really exploded over the past three years, with our top day washing 160 dogs.” People and their furry friends have been known to spend the entire day at Left Hand Brewery, chatting with people and letting their dogs play with other canine pals. Kunkel adds, “It’s been great to see people return over the
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Q: My dog has black spots on his tongue. Does this mean he is part Chow? A: Not necessarily. Although the Chow and Chinese Shar Pei both require a blue-black tongue and mouth in their standard and have been bred to meet this requirement as part of their standards it doesn’t mean your dog is part Chow. Dogs have points such as lips, pads, nose and nails. Most of the time a breed should have black or dark points such as these, except for nails in different breeds. It refers to color pigmentation. Color pigmentation is found in plant and animal cells. In dogs, pigment can affect the points and is genetically Sherry Pender determined. Spots on an animals tongue can be due to heavy pigmentation carrying over to the tongue from black points. Malamutes and German Shepards have been known to have spots on their tongues from heavy pigmentation of points. The majority of the time in mixed breeds the spots are heavy pigmentation unless your dog is crossed with Chow or Shar Pei. If you really want to know what your dog is mixed with ask your vet about new DNA tests, which can also tell a breeder what genetic problems will be in offspring with purebreds, as well as crossbreeds. Sherry Pender is the owner of the Barking Bathtub. Contact her at 1524 Bowen St. in Longmont, or by calling 303-772-8732.
A. Always start with fresh food, all dry foods should have an expiration date or “best used by� date on the bag, six months to one year is a reasonable date, but only unopened, once you open it and oxygen gets in the bag it starts to deteriorate. The best way to store the food is in the original bag, tightly closed with a clip of some sort. If you use a plastic container store the food in the bag in the container, since fats from the food permeate into the plastic and cause bacteria to form. The same holds true for plastic bowls, it’s better to use glass, stainless steel or ceramic. If the bag won’t fit in your container, pour out the Diane Dietrich old food first, don’t dump the new food on top, wash and thoroughly dry the container, then put in the new bag of food with the old food on top. Always keep the food in a cool location out of the sun and buy with your pets size in mind, don’t buy a 40-pound bag for a 5-pound dog or cat. Diane Dietrich is the owner of Blue Hills Dog & Cat Shoppe. Contact her at 2255 Main St. Ste. 16 in Longmont, or by calling 303-651-2955.
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Concert goers, movie fanatics and dancers will be in for a treat this summer with a great lineup of outdoor concerts, movies in the park and street dances in Longmont. Cinema Hits the Big Screen Thompson Park in Longmont is the perfect setting for viewing movies on the big screen. All you need is a blanket to lie on or a chair to settle into and you’re ready for the show. Oh, and don’t forget a bucket of popcorn to share among friends. The 2009 lineup of movies begins on July 18 with the kid and ‘big kid’ pleaser “Kung Fu Panda.” Follow it on July 25 with “Goonies,” and then wrap it up on Aug. 1 with the classic “The Princess Bride.”
Longmont Film Society member Bruce Pizzimenti says the movies in the park are brought to the public free of charge in conjunction with city of Longmont Recreational Services, Longmont Council for the Arts and Crackpots. It’s these major sponsors which help to support the cost of equipment and films, as well as additional local sponsors who help bring individual films since the society has to purchase individual showing rights. The society has been bringing movies to Longmont since 2001, when they were shown in the parking lot next to Gold Key Travel. Longmont Council for the Arts members Steve Eisler and Bob Woolsey started the
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venture for a unique film-viewing experience for Longmont’s residents. In addition to the summer movies in the park, the society also sponsors the fall film festival, which focuses on educational screenings. For the first seven years of movies in the park, movie goers had to pay a fee to enjoy the outdoor entertainment, but that all changed last summer when the movies went free. “Our mission is to provide family films in a fun, outdoor atmosphere,” Pizzimenti says. “Initially we started showing to a few dedicated movie goers, but it’s definitely grown throughout the years.” Last summer’s free movies brought in more than 300 people to each show – the largest crowd to date. The outdoor entertainment has become a great family outing where many people bring a meal or snacks that make a great spread on a blanket. And with music and entertainment prior to showtime, along with an entire playground for the kids, it’s an evening packed for family and individual fun. Preshow entertainment can range from musicians from Guitars Etc., the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse and even performances by dancers from Airborne Gymnastics. And don’t fret if you forget some snack foods for the movie, a concession stand at the park will fill that craving. Grooving to the Tunes This summer’s lineup for concerts in Roosevelt Park will be music to people’s ears, having fun and enjoying one Times-Call / Longmont Magazine
Stephanie Heart Powers of Loveland brought her collection of home-made hoops to Roosevelt Park for Longmont’s Concert in the Park in 2008. Powers has been hooping for one year and teaches children how to hoop as well. (Morgan Varon/ Times-Call)
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of the city’s great outdoor facilities. More than 10 years ago, Sue Jacobson, the City of Longmont Recreation Center supervisor, wrote a grant proposal that started funding for the summer concerts in the park. While grantfunded applications have changed, what hasn’t is the city’s opportunity to sponsor the concerts with the help of local businesses. This year, four concerts at Roosevelt Park are planned for the second and fourth Tuesdays of June and July, as well as the annual Fourth of July concert with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at Thompson Park. In addition, 12 other free concerts are planned at the Longmont Library and Longmont Museum and Cultural Center. People can expect some returning musicians who have been crowd favorites, as well as some new faces who are sure to please. Debbie MacDonald, City of Longmont Recreation supervisor, says the first concert in the park will get people grooving to Sh’Bang, a mix of pop, Motown and oldies. The second concert will highlight The Trampolines, who were at the Rhythm on the River festival last year and entertain with their acoustic rock-style music. The third concert will feature The Indulgers, who focus on Celtic music, and the final one will feature Oakhurst, a bluegrass band that mixes in a little rock ‘n’ roll. Crowds for the concerts in the park easily exceed 1,000 people of all ages who are excited to have a fun evening in the park with great music – all in an alcohol-free area. “What we’ve tried to Continued on 28 27
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Movies in the Park What and When: “Kung Fu Panda,” July 18; “Goonies,” July 25; “The Princess Bride,” Aug. 1 Where: Thompson Park, 400 Bross St., Longmont Time: Films begin at dusk Info: Free; no pets, glass or alcohol; concessions available; www.longmontfilm.org; 303-678-7869
Longmont Downtown Summer Concert Series What and When: June 25, Delta Sonics; July 9, 8 TraC; July 16, The Atoll; July 23, The Beloved Invaders; July 30, Chris Daniels & the Kings; Aug. 13, Hazel Miller Where: Fourth Avenue, between Main and Kimbark streets
Susan Steele and Widad Basha dance to the music of Chris Laterzo & Buffalo Robe during Concerts in the Park at Roosevelt Park in 2007, as Emily Drake, 8, dances with Rags, a mascot for Elevations Credit Union. (Joshua Buck/Times-Call)
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get is toe-tapping music that people will love,” MacDonald says. In addition to the music, people are there for the experience and the atmosphere. Jacobson adds, “It’s a social thing. It’s all about getting people together and going to the park.” Roosevelt Park easily turns into the party place in the city during the concerts, where families and friends can be found huddled together in an area, catching shade beneath big umbrellas and even enjoying some of the vendors, such as the Giggling Greek, Glacier Homemade Ice Cream and Gelato, Face-to-Face Body and Face Painting, and Mountain Air Kettle Corn. Dancing the Night Away The new Longmont Downtown Summer Concert Series is a great evening out for couples or individuals wanting to have a fun time and kick up their heels to great music. Sponsored by the City of Longmont Recreation Services and the Longmont Downtown Development AuTop: Ellie Willis enjoy’s the concert after getting her face painted. thority, a series of Thursday-night downtown Bottom: Declan Murphy plays with events is set to kick off June 25. The events will a beach ball provided by take place on Fourth Avenue between Main and Elevations Credit Union. (Courtesy City of Longmont Recreation Kimbark streets, near Ziggi’s Coffee Shop. Services) The mix of music and dancing will highlight local bands with a diverse music selection ranging from blues to dance rock. Performers include Delta Sonics, 8 TraC, The Atoll, The Beloved Invaders, Chris Daniels & the Kings, and Hazel Miller. New for this series of concerts and dancing will be the addition of beer from local breweries Left Hand, Oskar Blues and Pumphouse, as well as food and non-alcoholic beverages. 28
Time: 6 to 8 p.m., food and beverages from 5:30-8 p.m. Info: www.ci.longmont.co.us, 303-651-8484
Concerts in the Park What and When: June 9, Sh’Bang; June 23, The Trampolines; July 14, The Indulgers; July 28, Oakhurst Where: Roosevelt Park, 849 Coffman St., Longmont Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: www.ci.longmont.co.us, 303-651-8404 What: Fourth of July Concert with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra Where: Thompson Park, 400 Bross St., Longmont Time: Noon Info: www.ci.longmont.co.us; www.longmontsymphony.org, 303-651-8404
Concerts at the Library What and When: May 21, Long Road Home Traditional (bluegrass); June 4, Giddyup Kitty (bluegrass); June 18, Jerry Barlow (celtic guitarist); July 2, Crystal Swing Band (‘30s and ‘40s); Aug. 6, Kevin Dooley Trio (acoustic) Where: Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont, west patio Time: 7 p.m. Info: www.ci.longmont.co.us, 303-651-8470
Concerts at the Museum What and When: June 17, Longmont Jazz Combo; July 1, Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra (swing); July 8, Northern & South Plains Indian Singers & Dancers; July 15, Saltanah Middle Eastern ensemble; July 29, Mensah Brother with Logo Ligi African drumming and dance; Aug. 12, Stanleytones Traditional (bluegrass) Where: Longmont Museum & Cultural Center courtyard, 400 Quail Road, Longmont Time: 7 p.m. Info: www.ci.longmont.co.us, 303-651-8374
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Sanborn Drama Club
Prepping for a Bigger Stage BY WENDY MCMILLAN
The pleasant hum of the gym at Sanborn carries little electrifying ripples of energy. Amber Tank, a competitive dancer as a youth, works on choreography with attentive young thespians. Across the hall in a classroom, Melissa Real draws from her years as a former music therapist to work on scores. In between, budding “beast” Kevin Auman is coached by Sanborn Drama Club founder, now middle school student and keen supporter, Kaleb Tank. On paper, it seems a simple thing: elementary students meet twice a week for roughly an hour, united in the name of theater. Yet for some, it makes all the difference getting up in the morning for school. Officially offered under community schools, but run on a voluntary basis by dedicated teachers Real and Tank, Sanborn Drama owes its origins to then fourth grader Kaleb Tank, who met with Sanborn principal John Wahler about the need for a theater group in 2004. Now in seventh grade, Kaleb and numerous other graduated students remain an integral part of an ever-growing club, one which unlocks doors, crosses boundaries and opens worlds of imagination and opportunity. Not bad for $40, a fee which purely covers theater production costs. Adding to the club’s efficiency are the devotions of two other adults: parent of a former Sanborn student, Julie Knutsen stayed on after her daughter graduated to sixth grade; Angela Larson has designed and created amazing sets and costumes for the past three seasons, clocking in more than 200 hours of sewing last year alone. Each year, Sanborn Drama club begins with an “audition day,“ utilized for channeling talents, but not elimination. Each child who chooses to participate is guaranteed a role, and at least one line, from kindergarten upwards. Real and Tank select the play for the season, assisted by Kaleb, who spent the summer researching scripts that could accommodate 50 actors. This year it was “Beauty and the Beast.” Times-Call / Longmont Magazine
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Teacher roles are strictly supportive. In four seasons, neither adult has had to step on stage on performance night. Students are coached as actors, dancers, musicians, presenters and stagehands. Further, they are taught how to help one another. They anticipate stage fright, set obstacles and unplanned events, such as forgetting lines. They learn how to pick up and move on, cue a peer, and offer empathy and support. For Sarah Lee, and others, drama club means connection and a chance to shine. Legally blind, her eyes have limited vision, but she feels movement and the story unfold around her with intensity, and adds her personal stamp with “the voice of an angel,“ as described by her enthusiastic coaches. “Drama club is a way for Sarah to be her true self…with an audience to watch!” says Sarah’s mother, Marianne Lee. “It brings out talents that she doesn’t always get to express in other environments.” For all involved, the club’s impact ex-
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tends beyond the confines of the auditorium. For coach Real, it’s seeing the difference it offsets that resonates the most. From the youngest to the oldest, members pass each other in the halls, and you know there’s a relationship there, Real recounts. “It’s like seeing all these little splinters, and then they come together to create a team…through a lot of sweat and tears, but ultimately through their own strength,” she says. Sanborn Drama Club has seen such steady, substantial increases in enrollment and interest, there has been talk of potentially offering a summer program through community schools. One can clearly see the reasons for the club’s popularity. Each year, the program meaningfully inspires, unites and encourages kids, empowering them to recognize their limitless potential. Armed as such with bolstered vision, each child becomes that much more prepared to embark on the stage of the world. 29
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The pale blue brick home standing on the corner of Longmont’s Third Avenue and Coffman Street is known as the Allen House, a historical landmark built in 1892 by the Allen family. The Allen family played a significant role in the early development and growth of Longmont, perhaps a metaphor for the mission of the current residing organization, First Nations Development Institute. First Nations strives to help American Indian communities grow and develop by assisting them with gaining control of tribal assets, an issue that has plagued tribes and their members since the 1800s. “For nearly 200 years, Indians have not been in a position to make decisions for Indians,” explains Sarah Echohawk Vermillion, vice president of development and communications for First Nations and member of the Pawnee tribe. “The U.S. government did a good job of that and eroding tribal sovereignty. But, in the last 30 years there has been a resurgence of self-determination and tribes exercising their sovereignty to gain back control of what has been lost.” “By assets, we don’t just mean monetary and natural resources but we also mean people and leadership,” adds Michael Roberts, president of First Nations and a member of the Tlingit tribe. In helping tribes reach their goals, he says the organization has three main objectives: educating grassroots practitioners, advocating for system change and capitalizing reservation communities. First Nations currently funds and operates numerous programs based within these three areas. For example, First Nations recently began a Peer to Peer Project that pairs tribes who have experienced economic success in some subset with tribes who are beginning projects 30
Top: Graduates from a Portland, Ore., cohort of LEAD Fellows (Native Nonprofit Leadership Development Program). The Native Youth and Culture Fund grantee was Chickaloon Village in Alaska. (Courtesy First Nations)
within that same area. Additionally, First Nations operates a Leadership and Entrepreneurial Apprenticeship Development (LEAD) program for emerging leaders who work in Indian non-profits. “We believe that Indian communities will gain control of their assets again one day,” says Roberts. “In the meantime, we are trying to create a network of competent leaders and managers to prepare them to run these institutions and manage these assets.” First Nations, now in its 29th year of existence, moved to Longmont in 2005 to be more central to Indian Country and the increasing number of Denver-based Indian non-profits. Funding from large, philanthropic foundations accounts for the majority of the organization’s funding, while private donations constitute the remainder. For more information, visit First Nations Development Institute online at www.firstnations.org.
Niwot High School senior Flor Marquez started out volunteering at the Longmont Youth Center. She helped the counselors and got involved with girls groups where she talked to them about healthy relationships. It was through this volunteer work that she found out about the Gang Response Flor Marquez Intervention Program. Now, two years later, her volunteer work with this program has earned her a St. Vrain Community Service Award for $500, which is jointly sponsored by the Longmont Community Foundation, Mile High Banks and Western Union. G.R.I.P. is a community collaboration that brings individuals together to work with families, youth and local schools to create positive youth opportunities and deter gang involvement. Marquez and another G.R.I.P. volunteer visited local schools to teach them about the danger involved in gangs, how they work and why people shouldn’t get involved. “I think many of these kids have parents who are not a great role model, so by having someone in the community they can talk to gives them motivation,” she says. “By sharing my own experience, it shows them there is a way out of that lifestyle.“ Marquez, along with 19 others, were recipients of the St. Vrain Community Service Award this year. The qualifications were that the student be graduating from a St. Vrain Valley high school and had completed a minimum of 50 hours of community service within the past year. The students submitted an application, an essay about their community service experience and a letter of recommendation from the nonprofit agency they served. Marquez plans to use her award for college this fall to study human services and social work at Metro State. – KRISTI RITTER
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As your tomato plants begin to burst with seasonal color and flavor, there is nothing better than biting into a fresh one that explodes with juiciness in your mouth. Add those tomatoes to other fresh ingredients from your garden, such as peppers, onions and cilantro, and you’ve got yourself a salsa everyone will want to dip into. Salsa can be a fun and easy way to enjoy seasonal produce from your garden. Anne Zander, family and consumer science agent with the Colorado State University Extension, says fresh salsa can be made quickly and enjoyed during family dinners or backyard barbecues. “Salsa has been expanded beyond being a tomato and pepper product, there is a variety of fruit salsas to try, as well,” she says. “Fresh salsa allows
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you to experiment to your heart’s content.” The appeal of making homemade salsa has grown throughout the years as gardeners have experimented in their own kitchen with items freshly picked from the garden and mixed together using a variety of fun, new kitchen tools that make the process a breeze. And because you can control what you add to your salsa, it is a natural way to make a hearty snack. And kids love helping, too! To preserve those tasty salsa recipes, you can freeze your favorite collection of vegetables, fruits and spices for later. However, tomatoes and peppers can change in texture once frozen. So, if you go the route of freezing the salsa, you’ll probably want to add some newer tomatoes for a fresher Continued on 32
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texture and color. Going a step further, there are options to preserve your time-tested recipes and can them for use later in the year. But, as Zander cautions, canning salsa must follow a strict regimen to ensure it’s safe to consume later. “Salsas contain a mixture of low-acid foods such as tomatoes, onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice only use tested salsa recipes, to ensure that the recipe contains enough acid to be processed safely in a boiling water bath canner.” While canned salsa recipes can be altered in the amount of herbs or spices, Zander says it’s important not to adjust the amount of tomato, garlic, onion and juice. The key is using the highest-quality paste tomatoes for canning salsa. Poor quality or overripe tomatoes will make for a poor salsa that may spoil and be unsafe. Opt for firmer paste tomatoes such as Roma VF, Debaro, Italian Golf, Sheriff or Viva Italia – they will produce thicker salsas than large sliced tomatoes, such as Celebrity, Big Boy or Husky Gold, which usually result in thinner, more watery salsa. When adding that kick to your salsa, choose
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only the best peppers, and don’t increase the total amount of peppers in any recipe. You can substitute type, but not quantity. The same goes for onion – don’t increase the amount, but use whatever type you like best, such as red, yellow or white. Whether you choose to learn how to can your salsa for later use, freeze it or enjoy it fresh, salsa is a great way to make use of seasonal produce from the garden. For more information on canning salsa, visit www.longmont magazine.com, where you can find a paper titled Canning Salsa Safely, courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Extension Safe Food Preservation Series and Anne Zander. Also, feel free to call Zander at 303-678-6238 – she’d be happy to give you her details on getting the best canning process for salsa.
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The outdoor patio at Martini's Bistro offers a comfortable and relaxing place to dine out and enjoy a martini or one of their many entrees. Below: Grecko Salad. Previous page: Acadian sea scallops. (Paul Litman/ Times-Call)
those peak afternoon rays. It’s no surprise to see full tables as owner Frank Kaven says people tend to flock to Martini’s Bistro in the summer. “Coloradoans love to be outside.” What’s the highlight of Martini’s Bistro? Martinis of course. The restaurant offers 24 martinis on the menu with a martini of the day that changes with the menu. Friday evenings the restaurant boasts a happy hour between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., featuring $5 skyy and beefeater martinis as just one of the happy hour drink specials in addition to an assortment of small plates. Kaven says Razz-ma-tazz and the Down Easy are two of the restaurants most popular martinis. In addition to an extensive martini menu, the American style cuisine offers a little something for everyone.
“Our menu just changed recently,” says Kaven. The Acadian, a blackened, cajun seasoned sea scallops dish with corn and black bean relish, friend poblana polenta and a cajun creme sauce is a savory summer dish. “The menu has been designed to be year-round because we have so many favorite items,” Kaven says. The Grecko Salad is another favorite at Martini’s. The salad features sauteed lemon tilapia, baby greens, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives feta and a roasted garlic-basil vinaigrette. With it’s comfortable residential setting and plenty of food specials, Martini’s Bistro is an outdoor dining experience to keep in those warm summer months. – BRITTANY SOVINE
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Unity in the Community The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s Unity in the Community event brought about 350 people to the meet and greet event on Feb. 26 at the Radisson Conference Center. 1. Denise Crosby mingles at booths. 2. Tracey Barton, Kyle Snyder and Evelyn Josephsohn. 3. Jaime Bertrand and John Poynton. 4. Sandi Searls and Eric Doering. 5. Kathy Weber-Harding, Todd Isaacson and Peggy Murray. 6. Denise Crosby and Donna Miller. (Joshua Buck/Times-Call)
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LIFESTYLE
Juju Ginger
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Drink Up Discover local summer brews
STORY BY SUMMER STAIR PHOTOS BY PAUL LITMAN
There’s nothing better than after a hard day of work in the yard or at the office than sitting down and drinking a refreshing, satisfying brew. While some beer drinkers stick with a dark beer year-round, a beer that is lighter in body, flavor and alcohol content is what most reach for during the hot, summer weather – a beer that is often classified as a “summer brew.” “It’s kind of like stew. You like it and it tastes good in the winter when it is cold outside, but you don’t want it year-round in the summer,” says Craig Taylor, owner and director of brewing at the Pumphouse Brewery and Restaurant in Longmont. “You want something light like a fruit salad – it just tastes better in the summertime.” Continued on 41
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Left: David Mentus, left, head brewer and Craig Taylor, co-owner and brewer, sit at the Pumphouse Brewery with one of their most popular summer beers, the Firestone Double White Brew. Right: Ro Guenzel, head brewer at Left Hand Brewing Co.
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Summer brews are usually lighter in color and alcohol content, but flavors can range from fruity to spicy to bitter with a little hop to it. Putting beers into categories and seasons can be hard though, because everyone has their own idea of what makes a summer or winter beer and the range of palettes of beer drinkers are so different, says Chris Lennert, vice president of operations at Left Hand Brewing Co. in Longmont. One thing that all three local breweries, Pumphouse, Left Hand and Oskar Blues, can attest to is a summer beer is often something lighter on the stomach, lighter in alcohol content, something you can drink more than one of and a brew that is pleasant and refreshing in the warm weather. “A summer beer is a session beer,” says Marty Jones of Oskar Blues. “You can drink several of them and quench your thirst.” So whether that is a light or dark brew, a wheat, kolsch or pilsner, it all depends on the drinker. Here are a couple of seasonal brews to check out at local breweries this summer. • Firestone Double White – You can find this brew on tap at the Pumphouse. It is a traditional Belgian-style brew. This summer brew is often referred to as cloudy when you look at it. It is creamy with a touch of yellow in color and you will
find flavors like zested orange peel and coriander in it. Taylor says this brew breaks the mold because it is higher in alcohol content at 7.5 percent than most summer brews, hence the double in its title. • Mama’s Little Yella Pils – This European-style pilsener is a version of what made Pilsen, Czechoslovakia famous. This all malt beer with Saaz, a classic Czech aroma of traditional and 21st century Bavarian hops, calls Oskar Blues home. Drinkers can expect the hops to lend it a slightly earthy taste with a hint of sweetness. It has an IBU rating of 35 and an ABV of 5.3 percent. It is a light and refreshing brew that leaves you craving a second. It is a filtered beer with a nice strong, golden color. • Juju Ginger – This herb/spice ale can be found at Left Hand Brewing. It is a light ale brewed with organic ginger to create a spicy aroma and unique flavor. It has an ABV of 4 percent with a subtle ginger flavor. Lennert calls this their, “Lawnmower beer because on a really hot, summer day its not overwhelming, but refreshing and it cleanses the palette.” This beer is like a pale ale, but instead of the hops it has ginger in it instead.
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Nicolo’s Pizza prides itself on fresh selections, family influences At Nicolo’s Pizza, family recipes passed down through the generations are the heart and soul of the restaurant. It’s interesting to note that just as family has been a part of the Nicolo’s beginning, family is the key ingredient in what makes the Longmont location thrive. Part of a Colorado franchise, the Longmont restaurant opened in 2004 under the ownership of Kent and Jeanne Blythe, who together with their three sons, two daughter-inlaws and the rest of their staff (or ‘adopted children,’ as they like to call them) have embarked on a mission to provide the Italian influences and Chicago-style specialties to Longmont. The family aspect of the business shows how well they all get along and the commitment the family has to each other and to its customers. “Because we’re all a family, we help each other out,” says Kent. “Our goal is to provide every customer the best experience possible when they enter our doors.” Kent and Jeanne love the opportunity to work with their entire family, including those who have become like family to them. The restaurant came after Kent was laid off from 20 years in the corporate world. But for both Kent and Jeanne, the new ad-
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Next to the pizza, Nicolo’s serves up specialty pastas, sandwiches, salads and more to fill the plates of every hungry customer. For the spaghetti fanatic, they won’t want to miss Tuesday night’s All You Can Eat Spaghetti. Settling in for one of Nicolo’s tasty creations you’ll notice that the restaurant has become a popular stop off for many, whether it’s a couple enjoying a slice of Italy, a family sharing time together or the neighborhood sports teams that populate the large tables in the back. It’s a great atmosphere that is family friendly and offers a little something for everyone – including the kids with small bite fares they’ll love. “Customer satisfaction is very important to us,” Blythe says, noting that it’s a joy to see customers enjoying their experience at Nicolo’s. “We like to call us Longmont’s hidden treasure,” Blythe says, referring to Nicolo’s tucked away location at the southwest corner of 17th Avenue and Pace Street. But once people find Nicolo’s, they’ll always know where to return. Stop by Nicolo’s today for a taste of Chicago-style cuisine with a family backing up a great dining experience. Check them out at 1631 Pace St. or call 303651-2335.
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City parks offer a variety of fun and relaxing opportunities throughout the area City parks offer a variety of fun and relaxing opportunities throughout the area. 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.
McIntosh Lake. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)
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.
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 hoops, picnic area and roller hockey court. Garden Acres, (9), 2058 Spencer St. 4.1 acres, shelter, playground, picnic area, restrooms, soccer/football fields, barbecue pit, concession stand and softball fields. Continued on 45
Collyer, (6), Sixth Avenue and Collyer Street. 5.2 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits,
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m5/7/2009yTCkkritter Continued from 44 Jane Jennings and Dara Arbuthnot ride bicycles on the St. Vrain Greenway in Longmont in 2007. (Richard M. Hackett/ Times-Call)
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. 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. 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.
Local Greenways Greenways in the Longmont area provide a recreational opportunity for residents, as well as add to the environmental surroundings. Dry Creek Greenway is in the St. Vrain center, through Willow Farm Park and the Meadow View subdivision to Silver Creek Middle/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.
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 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, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink. Continued on 46
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m5/7/2009yTCkkritter Clockwise from the top; Wyeth Leemon, 11, Tristan Ivkov, 12, and Stuart Leemon, 8, enjoy a nice summer day of fishing at Izaak Walton Pond in Longmont last summer. Far right: Sandstone Skate Park. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)
Continued from 45 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. 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. 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. Rothrock Dell, (25), 700 E. Fifth Ave. 6.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field and roller hockey rink. Sandstone Ranch, (26), 2929 and 3001 Colo. Highway 119. 103 acres, ballfields, soccer/football fields, volleyball court, shelters, restrooms, barbecue
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 pits, picnic areas, playground, concession stands, 24,000 square-foot skate park with in-ground concrete bowls and street course. Spangler, (27), 200 Mountain View Ave. 5.1 acres, 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.
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
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 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 303-772-1265.
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Indian Peaks Golf Course 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette 303-666-4706 18 holes, public
Thompson, (29), Fourth Avenue and Bross Street. 5.4 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms and shelter.
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.
John Bird plays disc golf at Loomiller Park in Longmont. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)
Haystack Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range 5877 Niwot Road, Niwot 303-530-1400 9 holes, public
For more information, call 303-651-8446, or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/ park_list/overview/index.html.
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Lake Valley Golf Club 4400 Lake Valley Drive, Longmont 303-444-2114 18 holes, private Saddleback Golf Club 8631 Frontier St., Firestone 303-833-5000 18 holes, public Sunset Golf Course 1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont 303-651-8466 9 holes, public Twin Peaks Golf Course 1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont 303-651-8401 18 holes, public Ute Creek Golf Course 2000 Ute Creek Drive, Longmont 303-774-4342 18 holes, public
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Cool Off
Ceiling fans add comfort, style
Contemporary Cirque fan (Minka-Aire)
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Adding a ceiling fan to your room doesn’t have to be a boring experience. From sleek, industrial lines to decorative, embossed swirls, today’s ceiling fans appeal to every sense of style. Mike Carlander, president of Front Range Lighting in Longmont, says a ceiling fan is more than a decorative appliance, but offers comfort in the home. “It (a ceiling fan) can’t lower the temperature, but it can make it feel 8 degrees cooler with the wind chill effect,” he says. While a circulating fan in the summer can make a room feel cooler, it can do the opposite in the winter. Winter temperatures in a home can fluctuate 15 degrees from the floor to the ceiling, but by reversing the way the fan turns the air will be pushed up and down the walls to create a level temperature in the room therefore making it feel warmer. Here are some other tips offered by Carlander to help you when shopping for a ceiling fan and to help you maximize its potential once it is installed. • Always consider the square footage of a room – this will determine the size of fan you will need. Fans generally range from 29 to 72 inches. The smaller the room or hallway the smaller the fan. • Fans can hang at different heights. The general rule of thumb is to hang it 9 feet off the floor. This height is appealing to the eye and functions well in most rooms. And contrary to belief, a longer stem will not make the fan wobble, it will actually lesson it. • Make sure the blade pitch of the fan is 14 to 16 inches and it has a strong motor. The higher the blade pitch the more air it will circulate. • The general rule for which way the fan should turn is if you can stand under it and feel a breeze that is the summer setting. Also, the fan should turn slower in the winter and faster during the summer. • Don’t be fooled by warranties. Carlander says all fans range from low-end to medium to high-end models, and they all have a lifetime warranty. Just because a fan has a lifetime warranty doesn’t mean it is a quality fan. • Look for the Energy Star rating. This will give you a good balance and an energy efficient motor. In fact, as of Jan. 1, 2009, all fans made from this point on will have a 190 watt limiter mandated by the government to increase efficiency. – SUMMER STAIR
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Technology advances allow for a perfect smile Adler Dentistry in Boulder now offers several new technologies to give patients the best smile and care possible.
Technology trims patient visit You know the routine. You visit the dentist, you need a crown. The dentist prepares the tooth, takes an impression and installs a temporary crown. You then wait two weeks and return to the dentist to have the permanent crown installed. If the fit isn’t perfect, then it goes back to the lab and you wait. And return to the dentist again. But now, that’s all changed. Dr. Michael Adler of Adler Dentistry can reduce the two-week waiting period and two or three office visits down to a single visit. “This new technology is called CEREC, which is a computer-aided design and milling device. It allows us to create the patient’s permanent crown in just a few minutes,” Adler says. “Now there’s no more waiting for the lab, no return trips to the dentist. Patients love it.” Adler is one of the first dentists in the area to employ the CEREC technology in his practice. “Even though over 4 million CEREC crowns have been placed, it’s still a relatively new process,” Adler says. The instrument allows dentists to repair a damaged tooth in about one hour. They no longer need to take impressions or create temporaries. The CEREC system enables Adler to satis-
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fy patients seeking a longlasting, esthetic alternative to silver or plastic fillings. To make the restoration, the dentist first paints a reflective powder on the prepared tooth. Using a special camera, they take an accurate picture of the tooth that is then displayed on a computer screen, where the dentist designs the restoration. Then CEREC takes over and automatically creates the restoration. Finally, the dentist bonds the new restoration to the surface of the old tooth. “All this makes going to the dentist much easier and faster,” Adler says. “Because who really wants to spend more time in the dental chair?”
Straight teeth without braces? Did you have braces when you were a kid? Then you probably remember how much you didn’t like them, even though years later you were proud of your straight teeth. Today adults may be able to get their teeth straightened without metal braces or a headgear. It’s called Invisalign and it’s available in many general dental offices, as well as orthodontics-only practices. Adler is a general dentist who offers his patients the new Invisalign treatment. “Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that quickly and gently move your teeth into the desired position,” he says. “They are virtually invisible unless you get up real close to the person wearing them.” Some of the benefits of this treatment over traditional braces include: • Aligners can be removed to eat, brush and floss. • Your teeth move little by little. • Results occur often in six months to a year. Not all patients are candidates for Invisalign, which is why most dentists who offer the procedure will give patients a complimentary consultation to see if the treatment is right for them. “My patients tell me they really love not having metal wires or bands in their mouths,” Adler says. “But the best part is that most people won’t notice you’re in treatment.”
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Invisalign allows for teeth alignment with clear aligners.
Laser detects hidden decay All dentists agree that finding and treating dental decay in its earliest stages can save patients time and money, and help them avoid pain. But even the best decay protection technology – the dental X-ray – often misses hidden decay. Now there is a new cavity detection system called the DIAGNOdent that proponents say will find decay that X-rays can’t. “It’s essentially a laser beam that can see inside the tooth,” Adler says. “It scans teeth for hidden decay without the radiation associated with Xrays.” Adler is one of the first dentists in the region to use the DIAGNOdent, which is more accurate than conventional X-rays. “Current research has shown us that the traditional method of looking for decay can miss up to 50 percent of the decay that is present,” Adler says. The DIAGNOdent works by beaming laser light beneath the hard enamel layer. The beam is reflected back to a handheld device, which looks like a wand. The laser beam makes it possible to measure the decay lurking below the tooth enamel. The instrument then emits a series of variable pitched sounds that tell the dentist there is decay present and to what extent. For more information about these and other treatment options, to schedule an appointment or for a complimentary consultation, call Adler Dentistry at 303-747-6977 or visit www.adlersmiles.com.
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Hearing HealthCare makes advances For more than 24 years, Hearing HealthCare Centers has served the Longmont and Boulder communities by providing the latest in hearing technology. Whitney Swander has been with the clinic since May 2000, serving as the director of audiology. Now, Swander has taken over as owner of the two locations, purchasing the clinic from the previous owner in June 2008. She also earned a doctorate degree in audiology last May. “Recent advances in technology have greatly improved peoples’ experiences with hearing aids, especially in more difficult hearing environments,” she says. Swander says people who have been unsuccessful with hearing aids in the past have been able to benefit from new technologies. For the past two years, Hearing HealthCare Centers has won the Times-Call’s Readers’ Choice award for Best Hearing Center, which Swander attributes to the satisfaction of patient results. Hearing evaluations are typically covered by health insurance, including Medicare. Hearing HealthCare Centers is a preferred provider for many insurance companies including United HealthCare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna, among others. It is recommended that anyone over the age of 50 receive a baseline hearing test. Let Hearing HealthCare Centers help you find the hearing you deserve. Stop by the Longmont office at 1515 Main St., Suite 15 or call 303-776-8748, or the Boulder office at 4800 Baseline Road, Suite E-108 or call 303-499-3900.
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EVENTS MAY EVENTS May 16 • Erie Town Fair. Balloon launch at 6 a.m. More than 200 vendors in historic downtown from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Childrens’ carnival games throughout the day. Candy run at 1 p.m. Local entertainment. Barbecue and beer garden open at 3 p.m. Evening entertainment of Deja Blue from 6-9:30 p.m. At dusk, hot air balloons set up on the field at Coal Creek Ball Park for night glow and start of fireworks display. 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Downtown Erie, 500 block of Briggs St., Erie. 303-828-3440. • Longmont Youth Symphony and the Longmont Junior Youth Symphony and the LYS Wind Ensemble Concert. 7 p.m. $7 adults, $3 students/seniors. Longmont High School Auditorium, 1040 Sunset St., Longmont. 303-651-0167. www.longmontyouthsymphony.org. • Longs Peak Barbershop Chorus Concert. Celebrate spring with Falling in Love, singing songs of romance. 7 p.m. $15, children 12 and younger free. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-678-9967. www.harmonize.com/ longmont. • Rocky Mountain High John Adams. A musical tribute to John Denver. Limited seating. 6-9 p.m. $20. Buzz Coffee, 1139 Francis St., Longmont. 303-834-9154. www.buzz-coffee.com. • 39th Annual Strawberry Festival Antique Show. 80 exhibitors, cafe service. Benefit for Historical Society. 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. www.stvrainhistoricalsociety.org. • Ella’s Walk in memory of Meredith Hope Emerson. Longmont Humane Society’s 15th annual Walk for Animals has been renamed Ella’s Walk in memory of Meredith Hope Emerson to honor her compassion for animals and people. Ella’s Walk is a pledged three-mile walk beginning at the Boulder County Fairgrounds through Rogers Grove and Golden Ponds then back to the Fairgrounds where participants can enjoy live music and the Furry Friends Festival. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-772-1232. www.longmont humane.org. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Peter Pan. 3 p.m. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com. • Sculling Open House. See the facilities, learn about the boats, demonstrate the basics of the sculling stroke on the rowing machines and take you out on the water, weather permitting. Advanced Family Chiropractic will be offering posture/spinal evaluations and biomechanical testing for athletes, as well as 5 minute table massage. 11:30 a.m. Free, but must purchase day/season parking pass. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-998-1248. www.longmontsculling.com. May 17 • Kort McCumber. American Folk. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • Community Parenting Event. Products and services that serve the needs of families. In an effort to help homeless children, there will also be a food drive during the event. Donations will be given to the OUR Center in Longmont. 10 a.m.-3 pm. $4, $6 per couple or 5 pantry items. Black Bear Inn, 42 Main St., Lyons. 720-209-9701. www.tiffanyholcomb.com. 52
May 18 • Family Movie: Toy Story II. Enjoy dinner and a movie. Bring in dinner and we’ll supply the large screen family movie and snacks. 5:30 p.m. Free. Berthoud Public Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. 970-532-2757. www.berthoudpubliclibrary.org. May 20 • Spring Board Diving Classes. 5:30-6:30 p.m. beginners, 6:30-8 p.m. intermediate/advanced. $45-$73. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont. 303-651-8406. • Butterflies Storytime. Fly away with these amazing creatures with fun stories and fluttering crafts. 11 a.m. and noon. Free. Berthoud Public Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. 970-532-2757. www.berthoud publiclibrary.org. May 23 • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Longmont Sculling Club – One Day Sampler Learning to Scull. Introduction to sculling. Begin with basics on land and then proceed into the water. 8 a.m.-noon. $82.50/$77.50 plus parking permit. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-998-1248. www.longmontsculling.com. May 24 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailing club.org. May 27 • Little Builders Free Family Drop-in Day. Build, explore and more with the Longmont Museums new exhibit Little Builders. Plus, big construction equipment from the City of Longmont outside, and free hardhats to the first 250 children, courtesy of Longmont Power & Communications. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont .co.us/museum. May 30 • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • 5th Annual Longmont Kids Only Triathlon. For youth ages 7 to 17, you can swim anyway you want, bike on any style bike (just have to have a helmet), and run to your medal at the end of the race. All participants will receive ice cream compliments of Glacier Ice Cream. Distances vary by age with youth ages 11 and 12 swimming 200 yds, biking 6 miles, and running 1.6 miles. 8 a.m. $35. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St.,
Longmont. 303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont .co.us/rec. • Sounds of Lyons. World-class musicians, internationally-acclaimed authors, regional and local talents. Lyons Death of the Pugilist MinTze Wu, Jem Moore and musicians from Telling Stories. Stephen Brunt, narrator. 8 p.m. $15 single concert, $35 festival pass, $25 seniors and students. Rogers Hall, Fourth and High streets, Lyons. 303-249-7135. www.soundsoflyons.com. • Union Sailing Club Open House. 9 a.m. Free. Union Reservoir – eastern shore, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 720-480-2201. www.unionsailingclub.org. • Ales4FemAles: Beer Club for Women. Learn about beer, drink beer and pair beer with delicious food. Homebrewing a batch or two. 11 a.m. Left hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-7720258. www.lefthandbrewing.com. May 31 • Sally Morgan and Beth McCumber. American Folk. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • 29th Annual Longmont Triathlon. The longest running triathlon in the Continental United States, suitable for novice triathlete, elite racer and everyone in-between. 525 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, 5K run. 6:30 a.m. $72 individual, $40 team. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont. 303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Sounds of Lyons. World-class musicians, internationally-acclaimed authors, regional and local talents. Sforzando and Dolce Sage String Quartet: MinTze Wu, Graeme Jennings, Yoko Okayasu, Michael Graham. 4 p.m. Lyons Community Church, 350 Main St., Lyons. Passage Sage String Quartet, Lyons High School Show Choir. 8 p.m. Wildflower Pavilion – Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons. $15 single concert, $35 festival pass, $25 seniors and students. 303-2497135. www.soundsoflyons.com. • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. • Longmont Sculling Club - One Day Sampler Learning to Scull. Introduction to sculling. Begin with basics on land and then proceed into the water. 8 a.m.-noon. $82.50/$77.50 plus parking permit. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-998-1248. www.longmontsculling.com.
ONGOING MAY EVENTS • May 23-Aug. 2 – Little Builders. Young children become movers and shakers in this hands-on exhibit of construction and transport concepts and machinery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Continued on 53
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m5/7/2009yTCkkritter Continued from 52 Wednesday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont .co.us/museum. • Through May 23 – Nunsense. 6:15 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 12:15 and 6:15 p.m. Sundays. $35$55. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303-449-6000. www.bouldersdinner theatre.com. • Through May 23 – Group Exhibit by the Cool Girls Art Club. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. National Center Atmospheric Research, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. 303-497-2408. www.ucar.edu. • Through May 22 – Nunsense A-Men. The original Nunsense show with all of the characters being portrayed by men. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 6:15 p.m. Fridays. $35-$55. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303-449-6000. www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com. • Through July 26 – John H. Empson: Longmont’s Robber Baron. Longmont’s early industrial giant as seen through historic photographs, artifacts, and his collection of Asian art. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through May 31 – Watercolors by Marilyn Akeson. Cafe Luna, 800 Coffman St., Longmont. 303-7029996. • Through June 13 – Whimsical Notions. A unique and fun exhibit featuring the eclectic works of Nadine Sage, Contance Ehrlich, Sally King, Catherine Cleary and Kathleen Reilly. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Old Firehouse Art Center,
667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787. E-mail firehouseart@mac.com. www.firehouseart.org. • Through July 8 – The Ditch Project at the Boulder Public Library. 150 years of Ditches; Constructing Boulder’s Landscape. A multi-faceted show about the 30 irrigation ditches in and around Boulder. The show includes art, a re-photographic survey, natural and political history of ditches, ecology, historic maps of water development, school art and more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FridaySatruday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. 303-441-3100. www.boulder.lib.co.us. • May 16-June 19 – The Ditch Project at the Dairy. 150 years of Ditches; Constructing Boulder’s Landscape. A multi-faceted show about the 30 irrigation ditches in and around Boulder. The show includes art, a rephotographic survey, natural and political history of ditches, ecology, historic maps of water development, school art and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-444-7328. www.thedairy.org. • May 15-July 5 – Damn Yankees. 6 p.m. FridaySaturday. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $31.95 adults, $29.95 seniors/students, $22.95 children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets available. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com. • May 23-July 4 – The Little Mermaid. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com.
JUNE EVENTS June 1 • Commerce Cup Open Golf Tournament sponsored by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. Charity holes benefits local not-for-profit organization. 11 a.m.6 p.m. 303-776-5295. www.longmontchamber.org.
EVENTS June 2 • Drop-In Science Explorations. Learn all about water and oceans with a different emphasis each week in June. Drop-in science explorations are informal science sessions that are included with your museum admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7 for children, adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. June 5 • Hershey Track Meet. Free track meet for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 as of Dec. 31. Events will include the 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, 4x100 meter relay, standing long jump and softball throw. Winners advance to state meet on June 20 at French Field in Fort Collins. Registration forms available at the meet: a copy of birth certificate required of all participants. Adult signature is required. 9:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start. Free. Skyline High School Track, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-774-4800. www.ci.longmont .co.us/rec. June 6 • Longmont Theatre Company Youth Theatre 24-Hour One Act. Student rehearse, stage and block and then perform three one acts in 24 hours. 7:30 p.m. Free. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. www.longmonttheatre.org. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Longmont Sculling Club – Learn to Scull. Lessons begin on the land with an introduction to the equipment Continued on 54
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Grand marshall’s Beck and Mallory Page lead the 77th annual Pet and Doll Parade in 2007 around Roosevelt Park. This year’s parade is June 13. (Lewis Geyer/ Times-Call)
• 2009 Summer of Speed. Flat track motorcycle and ATV racing. 7 p.m. $10, kids under 10 free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 720-628-8839. www.dryslideproductions.com. • Rockies Skill Challenge. Youth ages 6 to 13 as of Dec. 31, will compete in throwing, running and hitting. Boys and girls compete separately in four age divisions. Winners advance to sectional competition July 12 in Longmont with those winners moving on to the state competition at All Star Stadium, Aug 8, in Lakewood. Registration forms available at the competition: a copy of each youth’s birth certificate must be provided at registration. An adult signature is required to participate . 9-11 a.m. Sandstone Ranch Ballfields, 2525 E. Colo. Highway 119, Longmont. 303-774-4800. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. June 14 • Kort McCumber. American Folk. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. June 16 • Drop-In Science Explorations. Learn all about water and oceans with a different emphasis each week in June. Drop-in science explorations are informal science sessions that are included with your museum admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7 for children, adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. June 17 • Sandpainting Art Class. Learn about sand art from different cultures, and make a sandpainting of your own. Registration required. 1 p.m. $8 per child. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. June 18-21 • Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Starting at $60. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, 500 W. Main St., Lyons. 800-6242422. www.bluegrass.com. June 19 • Longmont Symphony Orchestra Guild’s 32nd Annual Festival of Flowers Garden Tour. Tour five outstanding gardens, gather gardening tips and ideas and support the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Refreshments available and garden experts will be on hand. 10 a.m.4 p.m. $10, $12 day of show. Multiple gardens throughout town, Longmont. 303-776-4292. www.longmontsymphony.org. • Summer Solstice Bonfire. High Summer has been celebrated with fire since ancient times. Huge bonfires were lit on the Summer Solstice to help the sun continue to increase rather than to diminish the light it brings. Bring drums and instruments if you like. 7-9 p.m. Free. Shepherd Valley Waldorf School, 500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot. 303-652-0130. www.shepherdvalley.org. • A Night on Broadway II: Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein. 7:30 p.m. $15-$44. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org.
June 20 • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 3034448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Longmont Sculling Club – One Day Sampler Learning to Scull. Introduction to sculling. Begin with basics on land and then proceed into the water. 1-5 p.m. $82.50/$77.50 plus parking permit. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-998-1248. www.longmontsculling.com. • Ballet Nouveau Colorado: Garreett Ammon’s Rock Ballets. 7:30 p.m. $10-$28. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. June 21 • Scott Von. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival. Fun for the whole family, bring dad to enjoy the outdoors and live music. Sylvan Dale provides the picnic-style food a la carte and a beer garden. Outside food and drink not allowed. Bring folding chairs and sunscreen. Noon-4 p.m. call for pricing. Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, 2939 N. County Road 31D, west U.S. Highway 34., Loveland. 970667-3915. www.sylvandale.com. • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. • Bubbly at the Brewery. Longmont Humane Society’s Benefit Dog Washes. Get your dog washed and enjoy a free beer courtesy Left Hand Brewing Company. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 for dogs less than 30 pounds, $20 for dogs more than 30 pounds. $5 massage, $5 nail trims, $30 microchipping. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-1232, Ext. 235. June 23 • Concerts in the Park. Longmont Recreation Services presents The Trampolines playing Acoustic Pop Rock. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us /rec/special/concert.htm. June 24 • Drop-In Science Explorations. Learn all about water and oceans with a different emphasis each week in June. Drop-in science explorations are informal science sessions that are included with your museum admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7 for children, adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. June 25 • Kathy Mattea 7:30 p.m. $15-$36. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. June 26 • Lyons Good Old Days. Carnival, KidSpace, Sandstone Art Fair, Midway on High Street, live entertainment, food and beer garden, softball tournament and more. 5-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Free. Downtown Lyons, Bohn and Sandstone parks, Lyons. 303-8238250. www.townoflyons.com. June 26-27 • Cirque Le Masque. 7:30 p.m. $25-$44. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-8987200. arvadacenter.org. June 27 • Longmont Classic Grass Doubles Volleyball Tournament. Doubles men’s and women’s A, BB, B and doubles juniors 18 and under, 16 and under, and 12 and under play on Saturday. Doubles Co-ed A,BB,B Continued on 56
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Flagstaff Academy Middle School attends Regional Science Fair Flagstaff had 13 middle school students who qualified for the Roche Colorado Regional Science Fair. In addition to being the only school from SVVSD represented, Flagstaff Academy won the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines honorary award for science. The Sixth Annual Roche Colorado Regional Science Fair was at the University Memorial Center on the CUBoulder Campus, and Flagstaff Academy was the only school from St. Vrain Valley School District with students who qualified. In addition to the 13 Flagstaff students who had qualifying projects, Flagstaff middle schoolers Wyatt Eason and Steven Heinen were among the top finishers, receiving the U.S. Navy and Marines honorary award for their project, “Fruit Fly Terminators.” “This year’s science fair marks a turning point in how Flagstaff addresses science…we now have a new goal of becoming a top competitor at the regional science fair and above,” says Michael Wax, Flagstaff’s Middle School science teacher. “I am ex-
tremely proud of all of the kids who put in the hard work to conduct an experiment and present it at the regional fair as well as all of my students who competed at our in-house fair. Next year will be even better.” The following Flagstaff projects competed at regionals: 6th Grade • Seth Nelson — Microwaves – Think Again! • Taylor Chouinard – Enviro-battery • Calvin Riss & Brandt Pepin – Melt or no Melt 7th Grade • Jaquelyn Reh – Space Case • Wyeth Leemon – Household Bacteriology • Nathan Grabau – Don’t Get Burned • Matthew Strope – Video Games vs. Memory 8th Grade • Sean Harrison - Octane Crazy • Blake Eaton - Nitrogen Boost • Steven Heinen & Wyatt Eason Fruit Fly Terminators
• Jon Lutgen - Airfoils at their Apex The Roche Colorado/BVSD Regional Science Fair is a meeting place for students and scientists. Here the students have the opportunity to exhibit their projects, share ideas with other students, and discuss their projects with scientists. Flagstaff Academy currently serves approximately 500 students from the Longmont, Niwot, Erie and surrounding community area. The school completed its first year of operations in 2005 and has approximately 50 staff and faculty members. The school will be opening its new 7-acre campus in the fall of 2009. Flagstaff Academy is a public charter school, part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, and is open to all. The tuition-free school has a science and technology focus, small class sizes, and features the rigorous Core Knowledge curriculum. More information on Flagstaff Academy may be found at www.flagstaffacademy.org.
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EVENTS Continued from 54 play on Sunday. 8 a.m. check-in both days. $50 a team, $40 junior team through 6/25, $15 late registration fee. Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-774-4827. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/concert.htm. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Rumble at the Ranch Skateboard Contest. Categories: beginner, intermediate and advanced/sponsored. Events: bowl jam, street skate and best trick. Everyone is entered in best trick. 2 p.m. walk-up registration, 3 p.m. start. $15 street skate, $10 bowl jam. Sandstone Ranch Skate Park, 2525 E. Colo. Highway 119, Longmont. 303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Longmont Sculling Club – Learn to Scull. Lessons begin on the land with an introduction to the equipment and basic techniques. From there, people will be sculling on the water. Sunday class is on the water improving techniques. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, 8-11 a.m. Sunday. $125/$115 plus parking permit. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-9981248. www.longmontsculling.com. • Longmont Sculling Club – One Day Sampler Learning to Scull. Introduction to sculling. Begin with basics on land and then proceed into the water. 1-5 p.m. $82.50/$77.50 plus parking permit. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-998-1248. www.longmontsculling.com. June 28 • Adam Bodine Trio. Jazz. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • Lyons 5K River Run. Run along the St. Vrain River through scenic vistas of Lyons. 8 a.m. Price varies. Lyons Community Church, Fourth Avenue and Broadway, Lyons. 303-823-8250. www.townoflyons.com. • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. June 29 • Ales4FemAles: Beer Club for Women. Monthly meetings. Learn about beer, drink beer and pair beer with delicious food. 6:30 p.m. Left hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258. www.lefthandbrewing.com. June 30 • Drop-In Science Explorations. Learn all about water and oceans with a different emphasis each week in June. Drop-in science explorations are informal science sessions that are included with your museum admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7 for children, adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com.
ONGOING JUNE EVENTS • May 23-Aug. 2 – Little Builders. Young children become movers and shakers in this hands-on exhibit of construction and transport concepts and machinery . 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through July 26 – John H. Empson: Longmont’s Robber Baron. Longmont’s early industrial giant as seen 56
through historic photographs, artifacts and his collection of Asian art. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through June 13 – Whimsical Notions. A unique and fun exhibit featuring the eclectic works of Nadine Sage, Contance Ehrlich, Sally King, Catherine Cleary and Kathleen Reilly. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787. E-mail firehouseart@mac.com. www.firehouseart.org. • May 23-July 4 – The Little Mermaid. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com.
Eric “Bamboo” Meyer of the Tropical Coyotes leads a conga line at Rhythm on the River at Roger’s Grove in 2008. (Joshua Buck/Times-Call)
• Through July 8 – The Ditch Project at the Boulder Public Library. 150 years of Ditches; Constructing Boulder’s Landscape. A multi-faceted show about the 30 irrigation ditches in and around Boulder. The show includes art, a re-photographic survey, natural and political history of ditches, ecology, historic maps of water development, school art and more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FridaySatruday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. 303-441-3100. www.boulder.lib.co.us. • Through June 19 – The Ditch Project at the Dairy. 150 years of Ditches; Constructing Boulder’s Landscape. A multi-faceted show about the 30 irrigation ditches in and around Boulder. The show includes art, a rephotographic survey, natural and political history of ditches, ecology, historic maps of water development, school art and more . 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-444-7328. www.thedairy.org. • Through July 5 – Damn Yankees. 6 p.m. FridaySaturday. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $31.95 adults, $29.95 seniors/students, $22.95 children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets available. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com.
JULY EVENTS July 3 • Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra: From Sea to Shining Sea. 7:30 p.m. $10-$28. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. July 4 • 4th at Firestone. Family, food, fun, vendors, live music, entertainers, Air National Guard Flyover and a fireworks display at Saddleback Golf Course. 10 a.m.10 p.m. Free. Miners Park, 151 Grant Ave., Firestone. 303-833-3291. www.ci.firestone.co.us. • 4th of July Concert with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Noon. Thompson Park, 400 Bross St., Longmont. www.ci.longmont.co.us.
www.longmontsymphony.org. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. July 9 • Downtown Summer Concert Series. Presenting 8TraC. Food and alcoholic beverages will be on sale. 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Fourth Avenue and Main Street, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com . July 10-12 • Longmont Theatre Company Youth Theatre. Summer productions of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Wipeout. 7 p.m. $10. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. www.longmonttheatre.org. July 10-11 • Colorado Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Under Moonlight. 7:30 p.m. $15-$44. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. July 10 • Second Friday. Art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenue, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.dolo.org. July 10-11 • Rhythm on the River. A free community event featuring music and food. Free parking and admission at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Friday, restaurants will be serving food for sale from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, main activities will end at 5 p.m. with music continuing until 8 p.m. Restaurants will be serving food for sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m . Saturday’s activities run 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Roger’s Grove, 220 Hover St., Longmont. 303651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. July 11 • Roger’s River Run 5K. Kick off Rhythm on the River’s activities with a great run for the entire family along the scenic St. Vrain Greenway. A pancake breakfast provided by the Egg & I Restaurant is included for runners after the race. For a nominal fee your spectators can enjoy pancakes along with you. 7:30 a.m. Preregistration $15 with a $2 family discount for each additional member. Intersection of Boston Avenue and Hover Street along the St. Vrain Greenway, 220 Hover St., Longmont. 303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. July 12 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. July 14 • Concerts in the Park. Longmont Recreation Services presents The Indulgers playing Celtic Rock. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/. • Science of Bubbles. Explore the nature of bubbles. Why are they round? Make different instruments for making bubbles while learning about the science of soap. Advanced registration required. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pre-kindergarten; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Call for pricing. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-6042424. www.wowmuseum.com. July 15 • Tie Dying Art Class. Learn about old fashioned plant Continued on 58
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EVENTS Continued from 56 dyes, and use plants to create designs on a bandana. Bring a white T-shirt to tie dye at the end of class. Geared for children ages 5 years and older. Advanced registration required. 1 p.m. $8 per child. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. July 16 • Downtown Summer Concert Series. Presenting The Atoll. Food and alcoholic beverages will be on sale from 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Fourth Avenue and Main Street, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com.
July 24-26 • RockyGrass. Starting at $50. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, 500 W. Main St., Lyons. 800-624-2422. www.bluegrass.com. July 25 • Longmont Outdoor Cinema Series. Presenting Goonies. 8 p.m. Free. Thompson Park, Fourth Avenue and Bross Street, Longmont. 303-651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • 2009 Summer of Speed. Flat track motorcycle and ATV racing. 7 p.m. $10, kids under 10 free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.
kindergarten; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Call for pricing. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. July 30 • Downtown Summer Concert Series. Presenting Chris Daniels & The Kings. Food and alcoholic beverages will be on sale. 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Fourth Avenue and Main Street, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. July 31 • Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel. 7:30 p.m. $15-$36. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. July 31-Aug. 8 • Boulder County Fair. Celebrate the oldest fair in Colorado. Ballet on horseback, demo derby, mutton bustin’, senior pro rodeo, truck and tractor pulls. Free entertainment daily, carnival rides, educational learning, daily scavenger hunts, the kid’s corner corral. 10 a.m.10 p.m. daily. Free admission. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-7727170. www.bouldercountyfair.org.
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Tessa Robinson, 2, gazes into the sheep pin during her first visit to the Boulder County Fair in Longmont in 2008. (Morgan Varon/Times Call)
July 18 • Longmont Outdoor Cinema Series. Kung Fu Panda. 8 p.m. Free. Thompson Park, Fourth Avenue and Bross Street, Longmont. 303-651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Fiesta Colorado’s La Magia de Mexico. 7:30 p.m. $10-$28. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. July 19 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. • Bubbly at the Brewery. Longmont Humane Society’s Benefit Dog Washes. Get your dog washed and enjoy a free beer courtesy Left Hand Brewing Company. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 for dogs less than 30 pounds, $20 for dogs more than 30 pounds. $5 massage, $5 nail trims, $30 microchipping. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-1232, Ext. 235. July 23 • Downtown Summer Concert Series. Presenting the Beloved Invaders. Food and alcoholic beverages will be on sale from 6-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Fourth Avenue and Main Street, Longmont. 303-6518484. www.downtownlongmont.com. 58
720-628-8839. www.dryslideproductions.com. • Second Annual Boulder Festival of the Arts. 150 artists and artwork for sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Downtown Boulder, 1710 29th St., Boulder. www.artfestival.com. • Simply Sinatra. 7:30 p.m. $15-$44. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. July 26 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. July 27 • Ales4FemAles: Beer Club for Women. Monthly meetings. Learn about beer, drink beer and pair beer with delicious food. 6:30 p.m. Left hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258. www.lefthandbrewing.com. July 28 • Concerts in the Park. Longmont Recreation Services presents Oakhurst playing Bluegrass with rock and roll. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/concert.htm. July 29 • Slime & Ooze Science Program. Come mix up gooey concoctions in this super science class. We’ll experiment with solids, liquids and gases to see how they pop and ooze . 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pre-
• May 23-Aug. 2 – Little Builders. Young children become movers and shakers in this hands-on exhibit of construction and transport concepts and machinery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through July 26 – John H. Empson: Longmont’s Robber Baron. Longmont’s early industrial giant as seen through historic photographs, artifacts, and his collection of Asian art. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through July 8 – The Ditch Project at the Boulder Public Library. 150 years of Ditches; Constructing Boulder’s Landscape. A multi-faceted show about the 30 irrigation ditches in and around Boulder. The show includes art, a re-photographic survey, natural and political history of ditches, ecology, historic maps of water development, school art and more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FridaySatruday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. 303-441-3100. www.boulder.lib.co.us. • May 23-July 4 – The Little Mermaid. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com. • Through July 5 – Damn Yankees. 6 p.m. FridaySaturday. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $31.95 adults, $29.95 seniors/students, $22.95 children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets available. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com. • July 10-Aug. 9 – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $31.95 adults, $29.95 seniors/students, $22.95 children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets available. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com. • July 11-Aug. 22 – Hercules. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com.
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www.wowmuseum.com. Aug. 7-9 • Passport to Broadway. This musical revue will take you on a journey through some of your favorite broadway songs. 7:30 p.m. $10. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. www.longmonttheatre.org. Aug. 8 • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. Aug. 9-13 • Song School. Starting at $100. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, 500 W. Main St., Lyons. 800-624-2422. www.bluegrass.com. Aug. 12 • Bead Making Art Class. Learn about the history of beads, and make a bracelet of your own. Geared for children ages 5 years and older. Advanced registration required. 1 p.m. $8 per child. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-6042424. www.wowmuseum.com. Aug. 13 • Downtown Summer Concert Series. Presenting Hazel Miller. Food and alcoholic beverages will be on sale. 68 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Fourth Avenue and Main Street, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. Aug. 14-16 • Folks Festival. Starting at $45. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, 500 W. Main St., Lyons. 800-624-2422. www.bluegrass.com. Aug. 14 • Second Friday. 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.dolo.org. • Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals. 7:30 p.m. $15-$36. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720898-7200. arvadacenter.org. Aug. 15 • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • 2009 Summer of Speed. Flat track motorcycle and ATV racing. 7 p.m. $10, kids under 10 free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 720-628-8839. www.dryslideproductions.com. Aug. 16 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. • Bubbly at the Brewery. Longmont Humane Society’s Benefit Dog Washes. Get your dog washed and enjoy a free beer courtesy Left Hand Brewing Company. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 for dogs less than 30 pounds, $20 for dogs more than 30 pounds. $5 massage, $5 nail trims, $30 microchipping. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-1232, Ext. 235. Aug. 18 • Dog Swim. After the close of the summer season for humans, dogs get their chance to swim. We neutralize the pool chemicals (part of the pool winterization process) so the water is safe for dogs. All friendly dogs are welcome: balls and bags will be provided. Thank you for picking up after your pooch. No people swimming. 4-5 p.m. small dogs only, 5-7 p.m. all dogs. $3 per dog. Kanemoto Activity Pool, 1151 Pratt St., Longmont. 303-651-8406. Continued on 62
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Wednesday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Aug. 14-Oct. 4 – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $31.95 adults, $29.95 seniors/students, $22.95 children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets available. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-6829980. www.jestertheatre.com.
Continued from 60 www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. Aug. 19 • Dog Swim. After the close of the summer season for humans, dogs get their chance to swim. We neutralize the pool chemicals (part of the pool winterization process) so the water is safe for dogs. All friendly dogs are welcome: balls and bags will be provided. Thank you for picking up after your pooch. No people swimming. 4-5 p.m. small dogs only, 5-7 p.m. all dogs. $3 per dog. Roosevelt Activity Pool, 903 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. Aug. 21 • Colorado Ballet. 7:30 p.m. $15-$36. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. Aug. 22 • 11th Annual Lafayette Peach Festival. Truck loads of natural Palisade, Colorado peaches. Enjoy peach jam, peach pies, peach cobbler, peach smoothies and many other food items. Arts, crafts and antique dealers along with some of the finest artists from the Front Range and Western States will be showcased. Children’s activities, entertainment and music include: Jim Jackson and Birgitta DuPree, Face Painters and more. Spend the day and explore Lafayette’s one-of-a-kind shops. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Old Town Lafayette along Public Road. 303666-9555. www.lafayettecolorado.com • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-4448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. Aug. 23 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. Aug. 28 • Festival on Main. Celebrate the end of summer and welcome the new school year. Live bands, street performers, miniature train ride, 14-foot bubble making machine, inflatable slide, obstacle course, climbing wall, bungee quad-trampoline and more. Great food vendors, displays, games and sidewalk demonstrations. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Longs Peak, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.festivalonmain.com. Aug. 28-30 • Yesteryear Farm Show. More than 200 antique tractors, four steam engines, trucks, military equipment, blacksmith demonstrations, parades and food. 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. Dougherty Museum, 8306 Colo. Highway 287, Longmont. 303-776-5171, 303-7766459. Aug. 29 • 2nd Annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance. An evening for fathers (or the male who holds a special place in a young girl’s heart) and daughters of any age. 6-9 p.m. Call 303-774-4800 after June 1. Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. 303774-4800. www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen—ctr. • Airport Expo. In honor of Cole Kugel, a founder of the Longmont Airport, the event will include a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Enjoy aircraft, antique cars and motorcycles, a sky diving demonstration, concessions, and city and local vendors. Mojo Mama will perform live at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Vance Brand Airport, 229 Airport Road, Longmont. 303-6518431. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. • Firestone Honey Festival. The Firestone Honey Festival 62
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will include the Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association bee hive demos and information, local beekeepers, craft vendors, live music and entertainment, and a movie in the park . 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive, Firestone. 303-833-3291. www.ci.firestone.co.us. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Artisans, farmer and food vendors. Every Saturday through Oct. 10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 3034448078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. • Hot Times KOOL Concert. Benefit for The Children’s Hospital Burn Center. 7 p.m. $8-$70. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org. Aug. 30 • Sunday afternoon sailboat racing. On Union Reservoir for dinghy and multi-hull boats. 1-5 p.m. $50 for year club membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. www.unionsailingclub.org. Aug. 31 • Ales4FemAles: Beer Club for Women. Monthly meetings. Learn about beer, drink beer and pair beer with delicious food. 6:30 p.m. Left hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 303-772-0258. www.lefthandbrewing.com.
ONGOING AUGUST EVENTS • Aug. 30-Sept. 4 – Adults Only Get-Away. Our Western lifestyle has a way of slowing you down and gearing you up for a relaxing and fun-filled get-away. Package includes natural and wholesome ranch-style meals, five nights lodging and a variety of activities including riding adventures, team penning, yoga, trout and bass fishing, and nature exploration. Five night stay. call for details. Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, 2939 N. County Road 31D, west U.S. 34., Loveland. 970-667-3915. www.sylvandale.com. • July 10-Aug. 9 – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $31.95 adults, $29.95 seniors/students, $22.95 children 12 and younger. Show-only tickets available. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com. • Aug. 9-Sept. 27 – Pastel Society of Colorado Mile High National Exhibition. The finest pastel artists in the region come to the Longmont Museum for the 2009 Mile High National juried exhibition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • July 11-Aug. 22 – Hercules. 3 p.m. Saturdays. $5. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303682-9980. www.jestertheatre.com. • Through Aug. 2 – Little Builders. Young children become movers and shakers in this hands-on exhibit of construction and transport concepts and machinery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Live Music at Niwot Tavern. Ongoing times and dates. Free. Niwot Tavern, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. 303-6520200. www.niwottavern.com. • 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. • Through May – Hix’n’Chix Square Dance Club. Second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (September through May) Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. 303-776-8841. • 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. • Nashville Songwriter’s Monthly Workshop. Second Sunday every month. 3-6 p.m. Fire Station #3 Community Room, 1000 Pace St., Longmont. 303875-7373. • 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. • The Art of Beading. Weekday and weekend classes. Prices and time varies. Bead Lounge, 320 Main St., Longmont. 303-678-9966. www.beadlounge.com. • Abrakadoodle Multimedia Art Classes. For children in kindergarten through grade 5. Wednesdays. 4-5 p.m. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 720-564-9287. www.abrakadoodle.com. • Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes. For children age 6 to 12. Tuesdays. 4-5 p.m. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 720-564-9287. www.abrakadoodle.com. • Bridge at Twin Peaks Golf Course. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. 10 a.m. $11, includes lunch and prizes. 1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont. 303-7723457 or 720-684-6143. • Saturday Art Experience. Art classes for children age 5 to 12. Pre-registration is required. Second and fourth Saturday of the month. Free. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 720-564-9287. www.abrakadoodle.com. Solution from page 64
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Sunglass styles are constantly changing, traversing between tiny sizes with sharp squares to the now popular oversized, ’80s rounded style. Gabe Schiff-Verre, assistant manager of Sunglass Pros in Boulder, helps sort through this summers looks including the ever popular Aviators, a James Bond replica and sleek sporty styles. Teens to College Rayband – A tear drop, flat style, the glasses produced by Rayband are popular with anyone from 16-year-olds to college age. Check out: • Aviator: Never really out of style, the Aviators are still extremely popular with their ’80s retro style. $129 to $179. • Wayfarers: Available in many different colors including red, blue and green, these Blues Brothers-type glasses are probably one of the best selling styles, says Schiff-Verre. $109 to $189
Maui Jim; model AKONI, $259
Persol; model 714, $350
Oakley – These styles are popular with guys, mostly college and high school. Check out: • Frogskins: The first style Oakley ever made, these glasses closely resemble the Wayfarers. $120. • Gascan: These glasses come in a lot of different styles including camouflage and white. Mostly for teens and young adults, they are also polarized. $100 to $170.
Maui Jim; model Kaimana, $219
Fashion Persol: Check out: • James Bond Model, Model #2720: These men’s glasses are hand made, sleek and squared off with a more classic style. $242.
Chloe; model 2157, $330
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Sporty Look Maui Jim – This Hawaii-based company has high quality frames, everything is polarized and a lot are glass lenses rather than plastic. Check out: • Stingrays: A more squared-off style for men. $209. • Banyans: These unisex glasses are light weight, bigger and more flexible. They’re good for biking, golfing, running and other sports. $179. •Palms: Geared toward a Jackie-O type of look, these large, retro ’70s type come in complementary colors for women $159 to $209 (can range up to $359). Included in this price is a warranty. Money Savers Spy – Everything from this manufacturer is retro, squared off and ’80s style. Check out: • The Haymaker: This one piece shield, mainly for guys, comes in a multitude of different colors and a Hunter S. Thompson-esk style. $80 to $100. Rayband – a tear drop, flat style. Check out: • Model #4075: This glass, polarized, plastic frame is great for men and women. $169 • Ralph (Made by Ralph Loren): Ralphs come in many different colors, shapes and sizes, from shields to aviators, plastic frames and retro. $99. 63
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Horoscopes Scorpio – Oct. 24 to Nov. 21 Summer brings out the adventure in you. Take a day and explore somewhere you’ve always wanted to go. But go alone, a day for yourself will help you calm down and ease your mind.
Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 Don’t worry about work any longer! That longed for recognition will come through in a big way at an exceptional time.
Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan 19 An unexpected meeting will lead to a much anticipated date. Take time to make yourself look your best, this could be the one you’ve been waiting for!
Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 It’s time to be the reliable one. Expect a lot of calls from your close friends, asking advice and wondering if you want to go out. Prepare to become a therapist for a little while!
Pisces – Feb. 19 to March 20 Experience counts for everything right now. Look back on what’s been done and how it’s been handled. Let that lead you through the next few bumpy weeks.
Aries – March 21 to April 19
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Maybe a little more education is in the works. Think about either heading back to school or taking on an extra course. It could help you land that job you’ve been eyeing.
Taurus – April 20 to May 20 Branch out! Go out and meet someone new. Don’t follow the same crowd this month. Make your own instead!
Gemini – May 21 to June 21 Buy it. You’ve been waiting for someone to tell you that, so do it. Take the leap and spend the extra cash. What’s it going to do sitting in your piggy bank anyway?
Cancer – June 22 to July 22 New look time! Redo your hair, go on a shopping spree or at least, please, change the shoes! The new style will give you the confidence you’re going to need this month.
Leo – July 23 to Aug. 22 The outlook will be better soon, but not as soon as you’d like it to be. Stay positive and know that happier days will be coming!
Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 Visit your family, it’s been a while. They’re wondering what’s new and it’s time to do a little bragging. Have some spectacular achievement to hold over your siblings head? Do it now!
Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 23 Friends are your biggest ally this month so take advantage of the relationship. They’ll be able to explain your latest heartbreak, and believe it or not you will be able to get over it. – KELLY BLECK
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Yours Free: The Opportunity To See If This Powerful Solution To Back Pain Will End YOUR Pain - Once And For All! You’ve seen it on TV, read about it or heard of it from others.
NOW TRY IT FOR FREE! Limited appointments available for the next 14 days.
Does your back or leg pain keep you from doing the things you love? • Golf • Traveling • Hiking • Sports • Or simply playing with your grandkids?
• Hear what our patients have to say • “I was in pain all the time. I
could not walk, sit or stand for 30 minutes. I mostly stayed home. Following my 2nd low back surgery to relieve pressure on my sciatic nerve, several weeks of therapy and spinal injections, the only thing left to do was to have surgery again to put rods in my lower back. After completing treatment on the DRX9000, I have no back or hip pain and I can almost touch my toes Before the DRX9000 I couldn’t touch my knees. I can now do anything I want to without pain. I’ve started to dance again. My wife, being a competitive dancer, is very happy about that.” - John Taylor
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“I had serious sciatic pain.
pain level was a 9 out of a possible 10, I had trouble walking, needed support out of a chair, could not bend over and couldn’t sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time. Previous treatment included shots in the bursa, three years of PT, epidural shots in the spine, IMS treatment, and acupuncture. One doctor even recommended having the bursa removed. After DRX9000 I can walk again, get out of a chair without support, sleep most of the night, bend over and empty the dishwasher and I am out mowing my lawn again.” – Barb Tempero
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One disc was herniated and one disc was bulging. I had prior surgery in November 2004 and since July 2005, I’ve had epidural injections, undergone 6 months of physical therapy and was on strong pain medications. Severe pain caused me to miss work, and I had to give up golf, walking and exercising. I needed another surgery and fusion. After the DRX9000 I am still pain free and playing golf 16 months later.” - Joe Lomas
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Longmont United Hospital Congratulations Longmont United Hospital! Recognized by HealthGrades® for 2009:
OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARD™ TOP 5% IN THE NATION FOR OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE
CARDIAC CARE EXCELLENCE AWARD™ TOP 10% IN THE NATION FOR CARDIAC CARE SERVICES
There is no hospital quite like Longmont United Hospital!
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