Category: Boulder

Boulder, Food and Drink

Colorado’s Chautauqua Is A Real Boulder Gem!

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Chautauqua Dining Hall at Dusk in Boulder, CO

Chautauqua is a wonderful gem in Boulder! This area offers access to some of the best hiking, dining, concerts, learning opportunities and places to just lay out your picnic blanket in the Boulder area. Nestled up against the Flatirons on Baseline Road, Chautauqua is literally a gateway to the Boulder lifestyle.

Chautauqua came to be in the 1890s as the result of a desire by the Texas Board of Regents to create a summer school for teachers at a desirable destination. It has continued to offer housing, community, and educational opportunities. Learn more about the history of the Colorado Chautauqua at this great article by yourboulder.com.

What do you want to do at Chautauqua? There are many options including:

Dining: The Chautauqua Dining Hall has been open since the late 1800’s, serving delicious meals indoors or on the majestic wrap around deck. Get more details here – www.chautauqua.com/dining-hall/overview

Lodging: If you have out of town guests or just want a retreat of your own consider lodging at Chautauqua.  Take a look at what they offer – www.chautauqua.com/lodging/reservations

Events: Find yourself at a movie, concert, performance, or community educational event onsite at the lovely Chautauqua. Learn about upcoming events and buy tickets – www.chautauqua.com/events/upcoming-events

What is your favorite thing to do at Chautauqua in the summer?

 

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Food and Drink

Boulder County Has Awesome Weekend Farmers Markets!

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Don’t miss the Boulder County Farmer’s Markets! Get your veggies and so much more every Saturday throughout the season in both Longmont and Boulder.

Boulder Farmer’s Market Hours: Saturdays 8 – 2pm through November 21, 2015

Longmont Farmer’s Market Hours: Saturdays 8 – 1pm through November 21, 2015

Do you go to the Farmer’s Market to get your veggies, fruit, or prepared foods?

 

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197

 

Boulder, Festivals, Kids, Lafayette, Louisville

Find Yourself at Local Boulder County Music Festivals this Summer!

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Who doesn’t love an evening of live music on a cool evening? We know our fellow Boulderites love summer music, gathering with family and friends, and just enjoying a summer evening together! All these concert series are free and family-friendly. Here is to a great summer!

 

  • Bands on the Bricks: Live music and beer garden Wednesday nights on the Pearl Street Mall in Downtown, Boulder, CO. Starting June 10, 2015, 5:30pm throughout the summer. See a full line up – HERE
  • Louisville’s Street Faire: Live music, beer garden and more on Friday nights in Downtown Louisville, CO. Starting June 12, 2015 throughout the summer. See a full line up – HERE
  • Twenty Ninth Street LIVE: Live music on 29th Street on Thursday nights starting June 25, 2015. 6pm to 8pm throughout the summer. See a full line up – HERE

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197
Boulder, Outdoors

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is Looking for Volunteers!

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Want to get your hands dirty and help our community? Volunteer with OSMP! The City of Boulder is hosting a series of volunteer projects and they are looking for people who want to get involved. Here are the volunteer projects they have available: 


Trail Projects

  • Saturday, June 6
  • Saturday, July 11
  • Saturday, August 29
  • Saturday, September 26

Forestry Projects – Forest Management:

  • Thursday, July 9
  • Thursday, 23
  • Thursday, August 13
  • Thursday, August 27

Fencing Projects – Management of Tall Oat Grass with Cattle Grazing:

  • Tuesday, June 16th
  • Tuesday, June 23rd
  • Tuesday, June 30th
  • Tuesday, July 7th

Farm Projects – Agriculture Food Production:

  • 63rd Street Farm – Wednesday, June 17th
  • 63rd Street Farm – Wednesday, July 29th
  • Dew Farms  – Wednesday, August  12th
  • 63rd Street Farms – Wednesday, September 23rd
  • Dew Farm  – Wednesday, October 27th

Seed Collection Projects – Restoration: 

  • Thursday, July 9th
  • Thursday, October 8th

To learn more and register for these opportunities go to https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/volunteer-program. Contact Kristin Weinberger atweinbergerk@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-413-7632 if you have questions. 

Boulder, Festivals, Kids

Summer Festival at the Boulder Public Library

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It is festival season and the Summer Festival at the Boulder Public Library is this weekend! Join other families for this fun celebration of summer on June 6, 2015 from 1 to 5pm at the Main Library, Canyon Theater

Summer festival includes an afternoon of hands-on activities designed to be nature-inspired, educational, and fun for all ages! Magic show with Erica Sodos, music with Amelie Trio, DJ Drake, and Jeff & Paige. Drum workshops, stilt walking lessons, STEAM activities, Nature Play, photo booth, bubbles, ice-cream and much more with Coder Dojo, CU Science Discovery, CU Museum of Natural History and BMoCA.

Performances include:
1-2 Jeff & Paige
1:30-2:30 Magic Show with Erica Sodos
2 & 3pm Drumming workshop
2:15-3:15 DJ Drake
3:15-4 Trio Amelie

More details: http://bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/event/2015-06-06/27429#.VXCC6UsxmfY

Boulder, Kids

All Aboard The TEBO Train!

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tebotrainThe TEBO train spends the summer on the Pearl Street Mall delighting children and their families with free train rides. Come take a ride Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:15am on the corner of 12th & Pearl Street. If you have young kids this is not to be missed Boulder activity! More details – http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/free-rides-on-the-tebo-train1

Boulder, Food and Drink, Kids

Get Ready for a Musical Summer – Bands on the Bricks!

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Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County’s premiere outdoor summer concert series taking place in the heart of the city on the one-and-only Pearl Street Mall.  Starting June 10, these musical evenings are a not-to-be-missed summer tradition with 10 weeks of FREE concerts. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the front range while dancing under the stars. More details on dates & bands here – http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/bands-on-the-bricks

Boulder, Kids, Outdoors

Summer Time Hiking Trails for Kids

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YourBoulder.com just posted a great list of hiking trails to do with kids. Perfect timing as summer break is here and you might be thinking about getting your kids outside.

Summer Hiking Trails for Kids

Boulder, Kids

All Aboard The TEBO Train!

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tebotrainThe TEBO train spends the summer on the Pearl Street Mall delighting children and their families with free train rides. Come take a ride Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:15am on the corner of 12th & Pearl Street. If you have young kids this is not to be missed Boulder activity! More details – http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/free-rides-on-the-tebo-train1

Boulder, Food and Drink, Kids

Get Ready for a Summer of Bands on the Bricks!

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Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County’s premiere outdoor summer concert series taking place in the heart of the city on the one-and-only Pearl Street Mall.  Starting June 10, these musical evenings are a not-to-be-missed summer tradition with 10 weeks of FREE concerts. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the front range while dancing under the stars. More details on dates & bands here – http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/bands-on-the-bricks