What's Happening in Boulder County!
Free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens today, January 21, 2013. The Denver Botanic Gardens has something for everyone from leisurely strolls through themed gardens to wildflower hikes to nature trails and a historical farm. People old and young enjoy the amazing exhibits at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It is worth the drive to Denver! Learn more and plan your visit here.
Join hundreds of community members as they celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the City of Lafayette’s 8th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March for Peace and Celebration on Monday, January 21, 2013. The event will commence with a March for Peace at the northwest corner of W. Waneka Parkway and Public Road at 12:00 p.m. (The first 200 community members to arrive will receive a free event t-shirt!) Starting at 12:30 the event moves to Escuela Bilingue Pioneer (101 E. Baseline) for an afternoon celebration, free refreshments, live entertainment, poetry, and a keynote by local Hip-Hop artist and educator Molina Noon to 3pm More information on this event can be found here.
Tonight, Friday, January 18th, you are invited to attend an artists’ talk and opening reception for the newest exhibits at the Dairy Center for the Arts. There will be select work from the “Strong Man” and “Portrait” series by Ira Upin, Philadelphia PA (www.iraupin.com), irreverent sculpture by Erik Geschke, Portland OR (http://erikgeschke.com) plus ambrotype & experimental process photography in Aspen Hochhalter’s “Portraits of the Feminine,” (Charlotte NC, http://aspenhochhalter.net). Artists’ Talks from 4 to 5 pm and Opening Reception from 5 to 7 pm. This is a free event and the public is welcome!
Ever wondered what curling was all about? Maybe you have seen it played in the Olympics and quietly [or loudly] thought this was the strangest sport you have ever witnessed. It is your turn to g
et out on the ice and try your hand at curling. The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is hosting a series of Learn to Curl trainings. Join them tonight from 6:00 to 7:00pm and/or 1/20 and 1/27 from 8:00 to 9:00pm. The cost is $25. Learn more here.
Join the folks at Retail Therapy for “smart ass” yoga and LAUGH your ass off! It’s FREE. And whoever makes the funniest smartass comment during class wins a $20 gift certificate that can be used at the store for retail items or in their salon. Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, 1 hour class. 1638 Pearl Street, Boulder.
More information on Retail Therapy & Free Yoga click here.
The winter is a great time to enjoy the outdoors! Join experienced REI winter camping experts to learn what you need and what to expect when camping in a winter wonderland. Learn how to plan, to stay warm, to select winter appropriate gear, and what to expect when setting up camp and during your overnight. Winter camping will keep you outside all year long! Free event. 1/15 from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the REI in Boulder. Register ahead of time here.
On January 15th, the Lionel Young Band performs ‘Blues and Boogie Woogie’ at the Boulder Public Library’s Lunchtime Concert Series. Bring your lunch and a friend!
Noon to 1:00pm at the Main Boulder Library in the Canyon Theater. This is an ongoing series. More details here.
What is an Abert’s Squirrel you may be wondering? This unique tree dwelling squirrel stays active in the winter. Visit Abert’s squirrel habitat with the Early Childhood Educator/Volunteer Naturalist of the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks, and learn about it’s fascinating relationship with the Ponderosa Pine. We’ll be detectives and search for signs, learn a song and play squirrel tag! Meet at the Lehigh Street entrance to Shanahan Ridge (map search 1903 Lehigh and Lafayette Streets intersect) for an easy hike. Ages 6 and up. Today, 1/13/13, from 1 to 2:30pm.
Hear ye, hear ye! Ladies and gentlemen ages 3-12 and their caregivers are invited to the Fairy Tale Ball! Dress is fairy tale formal so wear your finest character costume. Enjoy stories, snacks, music, and activities. Free event today, January 12, at the Louisville Public Library. 1:00 to 2:00pm. No registration is required. More detailed information here.
We 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.
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