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Still wondering what to do for New Year’s Eve in Boulder? Here’s a rundown from Downtown Boulder: New Year’s Eve Events. With 20 events to choose from, there’s sure to be something that appeals to everyone in your party, from a fancy dinner at Oak on Fourteenth or Frasca to dancing at the Boulderado!
Wondering what to leave out for Santa tonight? Here are some tips from around the world:
Most counties have a tradition of leaving sweets but Kenyans have a tradition of roasted goat and Dutch kids like to leave carrots for Sinterklaas’ horse. Click the link above for more!
If you’re looking for something special this holiday weekend, try an afternoon tea at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. Here’s their description:
“Come relax as we serve a traditional afternoon tea, complete with a lovely table dressed with English style white linens and tea time accoutrements. A beautiful three tiered tower of sweet and savory pastries, scones, artichoke purses, and cucumber sandwiches, sweet cakes and the chef’s daily special creation all baked fresh for you on the day of your tea and is presented with, of course, a pot of our premium tea. Afternoon tea is traditionally served from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Cost is $19.95 per person ($10.95 children under 9). Reservations are required 24 hours in advance because we will be baking fresh for you the morning of your tea. We welcome parties of all sizes! We also offer a premium Children’s Afternoon Tea perfect for birthday parties – please call us for details.
Please call the restaurant for more information and reservations at 303-442-4993!”
Saturdays and Sundays throughout December bring us a fun time at the St Julien Hotel with their annual gingerbread tea series. Bring in the kiddos for gingerbread cookie decorating and enjoy some tea and holiday music too.
A portion of the proceeds go to There with Care and there will be a collection box for essential items for families in need.
We’ve made it through the shortest day of the year and are looking forward to longer days! Happy winter! Here are tips from Yahoo on making the most of the short days:
1. Eat foods rich in vitamin D and get enough sleep
2. Get plenty of exercise and be social
Are you game for a plungapalooza? The 30th annual Polar Plunge will take place this New Year’s Day at the Boulder Reservoir. All proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado.
Bring your friends out to participate or watch this dip into the Res and ring in the new year with an ice bang!
Everyone loves a gift certificate to their favorite place, be it a spa, shoes or fine dining. Here’s a rundown of ideas for stocking stuffers where you get a deal and shop local too:
Best of Boulder Deals from Boulder Weekly has great deals (save 20-60%)on gift certificates to local restaurants, retail and services, from Caffe Sole and Tahona to lift tickets and yoga.
BoCo Deals from the Daily Camera currently has great gift ideas from Mike’s Camera and an intriguing ‘snowshoe and fondue’ adventure.
Deals on both sites change daily so click the links to see what is offered today!
The Boulder Public Library hosts a holiday sing-along today at noon in the Canyon theater with Reveille 3–Andrew Sister’s Act–present “Home Front Holiday Radio Show”. Part of their Third Tuesday 
Lunchtime Concert Series, this one is sure to be extra fun!
Check out more BPL events here: Events Calendar
Looking for indoor activities for the kiddos? Area public libraries have storytimes for any age child you have underfoot. Here’s a rundown:
Boulder Public Library: With three libraries, there’s a storytime going on every day of the week. Click here for a schedule. Fun fact: There are a couple of special story times they do each month: French~English, Spanish~English and a musical storytime.
Louisville Public Library: Most storytimes are on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All-ages also have a Saturday time. Click here for a schedule. Fun fact: there is a storytime in French on the first Friday of every month and a Jewish storytime series to learn about Jewish history and culture.
Lafayette Public Library: Storytimes are on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays depending on your child’s age. Click here for a schedule. Fun fact: This week they have a series of holiday related stories and fun! They also list a bi-lingual (English~Spanish) storytime under special events.
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