Kids, Lafayette

Storytimes in Lafayette

Lafayette Public Library offers story times for kids of all ages.  Check the schedule here. Their Tuesday evening Twilight Tales includes stories, songs and a bedtime snack at 7pm – what fun! 

Boulder, Food and Drink, Lafayette, Louisville

The End is Near…

…For Stout Month, that is!  Mountain Sun‘s infamous stout month draws beer lovers from near and far to taste such delicacies as Girl Scout Stout, their take on a minty chocolate concoction.  If you’re looking for a unique beer tasting experience, get to the Mountain Sun, Southern Sun or Vine Street Pub before March 1.

Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, Real Estate Tips

DIY Home Energy Audit

Who knew you could check out where your home may be leaking energy with something as simple as a candle? Check out this simple method from MSN real estate: Home Energy Audits.  Sealing these energy wasters can cut your home energy bill by up to 30%!

Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville

Oscar Movies Anyone?

The Oscars are coming up on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Have you seen all of the big nominated films? Some of Best Picture nominees are still playing at the Century Theater here in Boulder, and the Regal Colony Square Stadium 12 in Louisville.  Be sure to catch the likes of Hugo, The Descendants, The Artist, The Help and others while you still can!

And for those of you who like short films, the International Film Series (IFS) at CU is showing the live action, animated and documentary shorts this week.  Click here for dates and times.

Boulder, Fitness and Sports, Lafayette, Louisville

Safe Exercise for Seniors

Boulder County Hospital is sponsoring a free health lecture on Safe Exercise for Seniors, February 23, 2012.   Click here to register!

Arts and Culture, Food and Drink, Lafayette

Art Night In

Shops in Old Town Lafayette are staying open late on the third Friday of each month this spring for your strolling pleasure.  They offer libations, goodies and demonstrations as a continuation of the fairer-weather Art Night Out.  Stop by this Friday, February 17, 2012 from 6-9pm.

Boulder, Food and Drink, Lafayette, Louisville

Best Bet Valentine Treats

 Still hunting for that perfect sweet for your Sweety? Here’s a rundown of some of our favorites:

Lafayette’s Menchie’s will have kids crafts and facepainting from 1-4 and specials from 5-9: $10 per person for an unlimited cup. You can even reserve a table for this special day!

Another 365 favorite in Louisville is The Huckleberry, offering a 3 course Prix Fixe dinner for only $29. Included is a glass of sparkly!

In Boulder, check out ice skating at One Boulder Plaza followed by sipping chocolate at The Cup coffee shop. A little bit of heaven right Downtown Boulder.  And check out Downtown Boulder’s V-Day Gift Guide for more ideas!

Lafayette

Lafayette Community Garden

With the mild January we had, it’s not too hard to see spring right around the corner. If you are thinking of joining a community garden this year, Wilson Community Garden in Lafayette is accepting applications for the 2012 growing season.