What's Happening in Boulder County!
Get ready… Get set… Race those pumpkins! There they go – off down the lazy river in the Bob L Burger Rec Center in Lafayette, Colorado.
Anyone can enter, just stop by the front desk and purchase your pumpkin for $2.
Date: Oct 30, 2011
Time: 4-6pm
Prizes, games and fun are the order of the day.
Halloween Carnival 3 to 5 pm on Friday, Oct 28, 2011. See the South Boulder Recreation Center website for more info. 
Today the Buffs play Oregon at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. You can listen on 850KOA radio!
Who knew? Boulder is reported to have a selection of art that will make your stomach turn. Come find out for yourself on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the
Bad Art Museum Boulder gala event benefitting Boulder County Arts Alliance Community Arts Fund. Dressy-dress is encouraged and the event is free although a $2 donation is encouraged. There will be an auction with bids starting at $5.
Did you know most businesses don’t consider a payment late until it’s 30 days overdue? Here’s a great article from ABC news with a few more facts for
you. Always check with your particular bank or place of business for the details to your situation.
If you haven’t checked out the University of Colorado’s world class operas, you’re missing out! This weekend is Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, a tale of love and intrigue. Ticket prices start at $14, a bargain!
A free preview is today (Wednesday) at noon at the Imig music building.
It’s that time of year again for CU’s Homecoming! There are extra events all weekend starting on Friday with the Homecoming Parade joining in the fun of the Pearl Street Stampede, CU’s traditional pep-rally before all home games. Festivities start at 7pm in the Courtyard Plaza area with the parade ending at 10th & Pearl. Marching band, cheering, speeches – it’s all there!
Other events include Saturday morning pregame fun with Ralphie at Benson field at 10:30am. The marching band will be on hand and there will be a CU Spirit Team performance, family fun zone, concession stands and appearance from Ralphie the Buffalo.
The football matchup between the University of Oregon and University of Colorado gets under way at 1:30 p.m. at Folsom Field. Bill McCartney will be recognized on the field along with the homecoming committee at halftime. Former Homecoming grand marshal and CU track star Jenny Barringer Simpson will also be honored for her gold medal performance at the World Championships this past September.
The city of Lafayette is once again offering a self service place to drop off your leaves after raking. 
Location: City of Lafayette Service Center – 1700 Avalon Ave
When: Now through Wednesday, November 30th,
Hours:
Monday – Friday at 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Saturdays: October 8th, October 22nd, November 5th, and November 19that 8:00 – 1:00 pm
No plastic bags allowed.
October 22 and 23, 2011, the Butterfly Pavilion hosts their annual Halloween celebration. Come on out and meet some real life creepy-crawlies, along with games, costumes and candy. This event is included with your membership fee.
Today the Buffs play Washington at Seattle, WA. You can listen on 850KOA radio!
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