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Governor Signs Solar Energy Bill

The rooftop of a Boulder parking garage provided stunning views as Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a suite of bills Monday under a newly installed canopy of solar panels. One of those bills, Senate Bill (SB) 261, will expand access to renew-able solar energy across the state. Prior to the passage of SB-261, state …

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Dancing with the Broomfield Stars

Mark your calendars, Thursday, September 26, 5:30 pm at the 1st Bank Center. Paula Coffman, Board Member Emeritus competes with 8 other local non-profits. Get your tickets to cheer on Paula and enjoy restaurant and craft brew samplings. Can’t attend the event? No problem. Every dollar you donate through the site is a vote for …

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Colorado Governments File Lawsuit Against Opioid Vendors

Denver and 16 Colorado local governments filed suit against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. The lawsuit alleges that the jurisdictions continue to suffer the consequences of the companies’ aggressive marketing and excessive distribution of prescription opioids, while deliberately down-playing the risks of addiction and overdose. “These companies knew better, and they still allowed the …

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Larimer County Releases Community Report

The Larimer County Office on Aging released their Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) report last month. The report is updated every four years and provides a statistically valid survey of the strengths and needs of older adults as reported by older adults in Larimer County. A total of 847 completed surveys was obtained, …

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Tree Line Theater Presents ‘Underneath The Lintel’

Join an ordinary man on an extraordinary quest in Tree Line Theater’s production of the awardwinning play, Underneath the Lintel, By Glen Berger, at The Dairy Center for the Arts, Friday and Saturday, November 30, December 1, 7, & 8 at 8:00pm, and Sunday, December 2 & 9 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 general admission, …

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Westward the Women

VIVA Theater is presenting a radio show version of the memorable 1951 movie, Westward the Women, at The Dairy this November. Based on a story by Frank Capra, the tale takes us on a wagon train carrying one hundred determined women on their quest for matrimony. The ladies are recruited in Chicago to become brides …

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Venetian Orchestra Offers Traditional Baroque Concert

Boulder audiences can expect to hear something a little different when Venice Baroque Orchestra (VBO) performs in Macky Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m with internationally renowned recorder player Anna Fusek. The Venice Baroque Orchestra is an ensemble devoted to performing traditional baroque era music using period instruments. It is committed to revitalizing …

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Colorado Governments to Prosecute Opioid Vendors!

Over a dozen Colorado local governments announced in August that they will be pursuing litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids by selecting outside counsel. Led by the City and County of Denver, the municipal coalition also includes Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Jefferson, Larimer and Teller counties, and the cities of Aurora, Black Hawk, …

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Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra: Classical Evolution

Women Among Men, takes place on Saturday, 9/22 in Denver and Sunday, 9/23 in Boulder. The concert celebrates the ever-evolving addition of women in classical music, as artists, conductors, and composers. This concert features violinist Yumi Hwang-Williams, concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, in Haydn’s Violin Concerto in C Major. Also programmed is Bach’s Die …

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Project Homecoming

Project Homecoming is a service provided by Meals on Wheels of Boulder for anyone who is undergoing medical treatment. If you are coming home from the hospital or rehab, we will send you 5 meals free of charge, delivered to your home, with no strings attached. The service is provided when you or someone you …

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Takács Quartet Names New Second Violinist After Founding Member Retires

After a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years, founding second violinist of the Takács Quartet Károly Schranz retires from the Grammy-winning chamber ensemble effective May 1. University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor of Violin Harumi Rhodes has been appointed the new second violinist. The other members of the quartet are Geraldine Walther, viola, Edward …

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More Space For Greater Impact

Meals on Wheels is growing! The City of Boulder and Meals on Wheels of Boulder have had a 25 year mutually-beneficial and supportive partnership at the West Senior Center. Since 2014, both parties have been planning for community changes that will impact the West Senior Center. We are at capacity in our current facility. Boulder’s …

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