Category: Educational

Educational, Food and Drink, Kids, Louisville

MyPlate for Parents: Moving Beyond the Food Pyramid to Healthy Eating

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USDA_MyPlate_greenLet’s learn to eat healthy! Goodbye, Food Guide Pyramid! Hello, MyPlate! The USDA no longer uses the pyramid to encourage healthy eating, instead they have begun using MyPlate. Julie Maxwell, a registered dietician, will talk about using this tool to improve the nutritional quality of family meals. This program is part of the Let’s Move Louisville Initiative and is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Kids Eat Right Campaign. For parents of young children. Louisville Public Library meeting room. [March 23, 2013 . 1:00 to 2:00pm]

Educational, Louisville, Real Estate

iHelp at the Louisville Public Library

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Kindle ReaderiHelp is available at the Louisville Public Library.  If you need help downloading digital library books, movies, audio books, and music, this is the place to be! Bring your Nook, Kindle, iPad, tablet or smartphone and Library staff members will be available in the lobby for one-on-one assistance with your gadgets. For more information call 303.355.4820 or click here. [March 19, 2013 . 10:00 to Noon] 

Arts and Culture, Boulder, Educational, Food and Drink

Discover the Evolution of Boulder’s Booming Craft Beer Brewing at the Boulder History Museum

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BeerThe Boulder History Museum is offering a sneak preview of their upcoming exhibit, Beer: Boulder History on Tap. Discover the evolution of brewing in Boulder County from the late 1800s through decades of prohibition and the emergence of Colorado as a center of brewing excellence. Boulder’s booming craft brewing industry is phenomenal.

Join the Boulder History Museum, Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:00pm for this special event. Admission is $10 for non-members and free for members. Includes one free drink. Cash bar available. More details here.

 

Arts and Culture, Boulder, Educational

Boulder Conversations with Extraordinary People: Meet Hosea Rosenberg

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Hosea_220x200pxHosea Rosenberg has been an instrumental part of Boulder’s restaurant revolution. He earned national fame as the winner of the fifth season of “Top Chef,” Bravo’s cooking competition television show. Rosenberg is currently the owner of Blackbelly Catering. Hosea is joining a long list of influential people who make Boulder a special place. Chautauqua Community House, February 20, 2013 at 5:30pm. Purchase tickets here.

Boulder, Educational, Real Estate

Check Out The Annual Boulder Bach Festival’s Bach for Kids

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Kids-for-bach-200x356Love classical music? Kids love classical music? The annual Boulder Bach Festival’s Bach for Kids is a great place to introduce your kids to classical music or engage them further. This is a free event. Join in the fun today at the Boulder Main Public Library’s Canyon Theater from 2:00 to 4:00pm.  More details about the Boulder Back Festival here.

Educational, Kids, Real Estate

Longmont Discovery Days Rock. Bring the kids and have a blast!

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longmont cultural centerParents and kids are encouraged to get engaged at Discovery Days. This early childhood program at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center encourages children ages 2 to 5 and their parents/caregivers to engage together in educational, hands-on art activities. Through social interaction and inspiring experiences, this program is a place where play and learning connect. Most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 9:00am. For dates and more information click here.

Boulder, Educational, Kids, Real Estate

Take A Tour of the Visitor’s Center at the National Center for Atmospheric Research [NCAR]

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ncarBoulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research’s visitor center is open for guided and self-guided tours 363 days of the year. This iconic building sits atop a mesa overlooking Boulder. The site is beautiful and offers easy hiking options and the visitor’s center offers visitors interactive learning opportunities. NCAR is open for visitors on weekdays 8:00am to 4:00pm and on weekends 9:00am to 5:00pm. Guided tours are offered M/W/F 12:00 to 1:00pm, but if you would rather a self-guided tour you can take an cell phone MP3 tour anytime. Kids and adults alike enjoy this site! Visit the NCAR website for more information here.

Boulder, Educational, Kids

Take a Free Tour of the Celestial Seasonings Factory

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Celestial Seasonings tea_mapWe are lucky in Boulder that we have Celestial Seasonings right in our backyard. You probably already know the teas are delicious! But did you know their factory is open for tours? They offer 45 minute tours seven days a week, every hour, on the hour. No need to make a reservation [except during holidays]. Tour hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am to 3:00pm. The tours are family friendly, so bring the kids! More information on Celestial Seasonings tours can be found here.

Boulder, Educational

Learn How To Make A Mason Jar Storage Rack at McGuckin’s Hardware

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masonjar-storageLearn how to make a mason jar storage rack today at McGuckin’s Hardware store. This is part of their Apprentice Series and you will come away with the know-how to create a very practical mason jar storage system. Who doesn’t want to get more organized? Here is an opportunity. Just stop by McGuckin’s today, January 26, 2013, from 1:00 to 4:00 to learn how. For more information click here.

Boulder, Educational, Real Estate

The Mountain Lion: Fact and Fiction Slideshow and Discussion with OSMP

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Mountain LionWe live in close proximity with these mysterious creatures. Are they gentle oversized kitties?  Dangerous man-eaters?  What should I do if I see one? Is my dog in danger? Are my kids in danger? Are there really more around Boulder in winter than summer?  How can I tell a mountain lion from a bobcat or lynx? Learn all about our rarely seen neighbor, the Mountain Lion, with City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks naturalist Betty Naughton. Free event. REI Community Room (1789 28th St Boulder), 1/11 from 6:30 to 8:00pm.