What's Happening in Boulder County!
The Pearl Street Mall will be host to over 100 local artisan booths during the Open Arts Fest. There are lots of events happening in the summer on Pearl Street, but this one seems like it will be a winner! Enjoy a weekend of local arts and crafts right here in Downtown Boulder. More information can be found here.
[July 20 & 21, 2013 ]
“All Aboard”! Calling all kiddos, enjoy a free ride on Pearl Street Mall’s one-and-only Tebo Train! Children ages 10 and under (and accompanying adults) will chug along the beautiful Pearl Street Mall on the only set of wheels permitted “on the bricks”! The Tebo Train runs Mondays – Thursdays from May 28 – August 29. Board between 10 – 11:15 am in front of Wells Frago Bank at the corner of 12th and Pearl Street. More information here.
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival [CSF] presents Women of Will for a limited run, July 12 and 13, 2013. Women of Will is an impassioned exploration of the heroines of Shakespeare’s plays. If you have been to the CSF you know that none of these shows are to be missed. Get more information and purchase tickets here. [July 12 & 13, 2013]
We can no longer dispose of electronics in the landfill! As of July 1, 2013 it is this is the law in Boulder. So what can you do with those unwanted electronics? Bring them to Whole Foods on Baseline [1st Sunday of the month] or in Superior [4th Sunday of the month] from 10am to 2pm to dispose of them responsibly. Most items are collected for free, but some do have a small fee. To get the scoop on this new program go to www.sustainability-recycling.com
The Pearl Street Mile is the second installment of the Downtown Boulder race series. This is an evening event that includes a kids’ race, as well as competitive and non-competitive races. End this race by listening to music on Pearl Street and enjoying a beautiful evening in Downtown Boulder. Get more information and register here.
[July 10, 2013]
It’s going to be an all day party this year at the Rez to celebrate 4th of July! Enjoy all the fun of the Boulder Rez with the addition of a 5k & 1k race, 1/2 off boat rentals, family friendly music and events, volleyball, and more! Cost: $15; under 13, Free. Register and get wrist bands ahead of time [get in more quickly] or at the gates on the day of the event. Get more details here. [July 4, 2013 . 6am to 6pm]
Lumosity revealed rankings of the smartest cities in America based on an analysis of its database of human cognitive performance. Boulder, Colorado ranked #16. Here is the rankings list:
1. Ithaca, NY
2. State College, PA
3. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
4. Iowa City, IA
5. Ames, IA
6. Ann Arbor, MI
7. Bloomington, IN
8. Madison, WI
9. Lawrence, KS
10. Pullman, WA
11. College Station-Bryan, TX
12. Appleton, WI
13. Champaign-Urbana, IL
14. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
15. Charlottesville, VA
16. Boulder, CO
To read the whole article click here.
If you are excited about 4th of July, here are some of your options for fire works watching around Boulder.
Boulder: Folsom Field at CU: Gates open at 8 p.m.; see boulder4thofjuly.wordpress.com
Boulder: Kids’ July 4th Bike Parade. 10am to 1pm. see www.myparentingplace.org
Broomfield: Broomfield County Commons Park: Celebration begins at 5:30 p.m.; see broomfield.org
Lafayette: Waneka Lake:Celebration begins at 4 p.m.; see lafayettecolorado.com
Louisville: Coal Creek Golf Course: Events begin at 6 p.m.; see louisvilleco.gov
Longmont: Boulder County Fairgrounds: Fireworks planned for 9:30 p.m.; see ci.longmont.co.us
As of July 1, 2013 legislation bans Colorado residents from disposing of electronics in the landfill. E-waste is a growing problem because electronics contain dangerous toxins and when not disposed of sustainably they can cause serious problems down the road. But on the 1st Sunday of the month you can stop by Whole Foods on Baseline and Broadway [2584 Baseline Road, Boulder] or on the 4th Sunday of the month you can head to Whole Foods in Superior [303 Marshall Road] to recycle your used electronics. Most items are accepted for free, but some do have a small fee. Electronics recycling between 10am and 2pm.
For a complete list of what you can recycle, when you can recycle it, and where you can drop off you used electronics click here or call 303.424.1719.
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