Category: Boulder County Latest News

Fiske’s Summer Schedule Has Begun

This is Fiske Planetarium’s first summer with the new digital system and we aim to offer more programs than we have ever offered before. There are matinees Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday & Sunday. We are also offering evening programs Thursday-Saturday. In response to requests, we are duplicating our popular Thursday night program “Colorado Skies” and offering …

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7th Annual History Mystery Challenge

Boulder History Museum’s Adult Scavenger Hunt of Fun, Food and Mystery! This year, History Mystery Challenge: ‘Mapleton Hill’ Edition FUNdraiser brings us to one of Boulder’s historic neighborhoods for an evening of riddles, great food, refreshing libations, and much merriment! Challenge your co-workers and friends to see who is the bigger riddle solver at this scavenger hunt-style, …

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Farm To Table at the Fair!

For over 145 years the Boulder County Fair has been a feature in the community. In order to actively preserve that tradition, embrace the future and celebrate all this county has to offer, the Fair is pleased to announce the Second Annual Farm to Table Dinner, August 4, at 6 pm. Our vibrant local food movement, …

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2014 Boulder County Fair

This year’s Boulder County Fair runs from August 1-10. To celebrate the 145th year, we have more events than ever before. The first weekend features a new Craft Fair in the Exhibit Building and focuses on local artisans and crafters spotlighting our home-grown talent. Entry and parking to the fair are free, as is a …

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An Engaging Personality

By Michael Buckley Kayla Hollern is 24 years old and engaged to Scott Ford. She currently lives in Greeley. They are busy planning their wedding, taking care of their dog, Tucker, and use their Sundays driving to the mountains. Kayla has two siblings, who are a set of twins, attending universities in Kansas. She was born in Wichita, KS, but considers her hometown Ellis, …

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Lyons Comes Back Strong After 2013 Flood

The EDCC recently awarded Lyons, CO the “Small Community of the Year Award” for demonstrating economic development support, planning and investing in long term development, and initiating special projects and strategies to sustain and grow their business community, made up of almost 100% small businesses. “Two initiatives, Lyons Economic Gardening Group and the Economic Development …

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Become A Senior Auditor

by Sandy Hale I just completed a class at CU as a senior auditor and had the time of my life. You should do it this fall. Try something totally new, or learn more about an on-going interest, or something you have only dreamed about. As an auditor you have the fun of learning without the pressure of tests and papers, In my …

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Colorado Music Festival’s Children’s Concert

I began taking my oldest grandson to the Colorado Music Festival’s Children’s Concert when he was four. Two years later his younger brother joined us and we’ve been attending annually ever since. With the decline and even absence of school music programs I wanted to be certain that my grandchildren got exposure to good music. …

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The Flood is Over, Now What?

By Andrea Pappas Merrill Many seniors in Boulder County were affected by the floods last September. Some suffered damage to their homes, while others experienced major property damage. Though the physical losses were great, the loss of decades’ worth of family memories and items of great sentimental value may be the most devastating loss of …

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National Men’s Health Week

Men can make their health a priority. Take action daily to live a healthier and productive life. Celebrate National Men’s Health Week, June 9-15. Take a bike ride. Toss a ball. Eat less salt. Try more veggies. There are many easy things you can do every day to improve your health and stay healthy. Get …

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CU-Boulder Announces New College Of Music Dean

University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore today announced the appointment of new dean for the College of Music. The new dean is Robert Shay, director of the School of Music at the University of Missouri in Columbia. His appointment begins September 1. “I’m excited to have Robert Shay join us at the critical juncture for the College of …

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

The University of Colorado Boulder today announced the hiring of Timothy Orr as producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Orr has been serving as interim director since February 2013 and was hired at the conclusion of a nationwide search for a permanent director. Orr has been with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival as a …

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