Author: janetleap

Fitness and Sports, Louisville, Real Estate

Try WinterSkate in Lovely Downtown Louisville

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WinterSkate1Looking for something fun to do Saturday night? Try skating at WinterSkate, the amazing old-fashioned ice skating rink in Louisville. WinterSkate is an outdoor ice skating rink complete with skate rental, concessions and traditional holiday music. Celebrating its twelfth year as the original outdoor ice skating rink in the community, WinterSkate presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter season in a beautiful small-town setting. Enjoy free parking at 824 Front Street in Historic Downtown Louisville. For more information on WinterSkate click here.

 

Make a night of it! Combine skating with a stroll and dinner in Downtown Louisville. A list of restaurants in Louisville can be found here.

Boulder, Kids, Real Estate

Celebrate Winter: Story Time and Signs of Winter Children’s Hike

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OSMP just-for-kidsStory time with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks is back at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage! Ring in the year with winter picture books. Children join in the fun with sound effects and the color of the week. Afterwards, if weather allows, you’ll take off for a kid-friendly hike. If it’s too cold to hike, we’ll explore the animals of the Ranger Cottage. Geared toward 3 to 6-year-olds. Wear warm clothes and bring water and a snack if you like. Free, 10:00 to 11:00am. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. More information here.

Louisville

Exploring Louisville

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Sunset Magazine recently profiled Louisville, Co.  While they emphasize the next-door-to-Boulder aspect, we think this cool community stands all on it’s own.  Check out their picks for what makes it special: Empire Lounge, Art Underground and Main Street.  What are your top picks?

Boulder, Food and Drink

Hot Cha-cha-chocolate!

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Brrrr!  These cold days warrant a good cuppa chocolate.  Check out the Daily Camera’s list of Boulder’s best.

What’s your vote?  Ozo…  Laughing Goat… Piece, Love and Chocolate…  Grandma’s?    Marshmallows or not?

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Boulder, Kids, Lafayette, Louisville

Denver Children’s Museum Rings in the New Year

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Ring in the New Year in style with the Children’s Museum of Denver on Dec 31, 2012. They have their own Times Square
with glitzy, glittery ball drops, rainbows of confetti, sparkly art projects and all kinds of energetic fun, families can enjoy New Year’s festivities all before bedtime.

The museum is open Noon Year’s Eve 9 am – 4 pm. The ball is dropping on the hour from 10 – 3.

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Boulder, Fitness and Sports, Kids

Lessons at The Ice Rink

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The Boulder Ice Rink at 13th and Walnut offers ice skating lessons for all ages starting on January 5, 2013. Be part of a group lesson or schedule private session – they have tons of options!

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Boulder, Lafayette, Landscape and Garden, Louisville

Recycle That Christmas Tree!

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Parting is such sweet sorrow. Christmas trees are in our homes for such a short time but can be a large part of holiday memories.  Do the city a favor and recycle/compost your tree so it can live on in mulch for someone’s garden.  Here’s the scoop of how to do it:

City of Boulder/Boulder County Dec. 23 – Jan. 31:

Holiday trees may be taken to the City of Boulder/Boulder County Yard Waste Drop-off special holiday tree collection located at Western Disposal at 5880 Butte Mill Rd. Open to all Boulder County residents and free of charge. The holiday tree recycling drop-off is open 24 hours. NOTE: FOR THOSE WITH CURBSIDE COMPOST SERVICE, Western Disposal will pick up and compost trees that are put by your compost bin at the curb on your compost pick-up day. If you don’t have composting service or if you put out your tree on the recycling or trash day, it will go to the landfill.

pine treeLafayette:

Available to Lafayette residents at the City Service Center – 1700 Avalon Avenue. Dates and times vary from Dec 26-Feb 1 so check the website before heading over.

Louisville:

Troop 575 is recycling trees in Superior /Louisville on Saturday, Jan 5.  Sign up here for curbside pickup!

 

Be sure to remove all tinsel, nails, ornaments, lights and the stand.

Boulder, Kids, Lafayette, Louisville

Kids Boogie in the New Year

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party hatThe WOW! Children’s Museum in Lafayette has a special celebration for children of all ages on December 31, 2012.  Ring in the new year right with noise maker crafts, entertainment , refreshments, a parade around the Museum and special countdown at noon.

WOW! is open on New Year’s Eve from 9:00am-2:00pm.