Boulder

Learn More About The History of the Boulder Civic Area

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Take a journey through the park’s 27 acres with a park ambassador as your guide. The walking tour will focus mainly on the history and nature of the park with a look at what some future designs are for the Civic Area. Talks will cover a variety of topics  such as flooding, plains history, the settling of Boulder, Sister City Project, the gardens, park fauna, etc.

 

Wednesdays from 1 to 2pm and Sunday 11 to noon. Tours are free. All ages welcome.

Tour starts at the Duhsanbe Teahouse @ 1770 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Real Estate

Looking For Inspiration? The Flatirons Tour of Homes is this Weekend

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The 2015 Flatirons Tour of Homes is this weekend and next weekend. Whether you’re in the market for a new home or just want some inspiration for the decor, landscaping or layout of your current house, the Flatirons Tour of Homes is your chance to view some beautiful homes in Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Superior and Westminster. The tour is free. May 2 & 3 and 9 & 10 from 10am to 4pm.
Click here to view homes on this year’s tour complete with photos, details of amenities and driving directions.

Louisville

Take An Art Walk – The Louisville First Friday Art Walk Is Tonight!

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The galleries and artists of the Louisville Arts District in beautiful Historic Downtown Louisville present receptions, beautiful works of art, and exhibits from 6-9pm tonight. Enjoy an evening stroll along the quaint streets of Downtown. Maybe grab a bite to eat. Complete information is available on studios and artist participating in tonight’s Art Walk and Studio Tour are available at the Louisville Arts District Website.

 

Kids, Real Estate

Take A Look at the BVSD Student Art Show!

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The Boulder Public Library hosts works of art by local elementary and middle school student artists, creating lively and imaginative works in a variety of mediums. The works of art can be seen in the Canyon Gallery through May 3, 2015.

Real Estate

A Hike in Chautauqua is Always Amazing!

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Boulder offers so many opportunities to get outdoors. The trail system we have is world class. But no matter how many trails you try it’s hard not to come back to Chautauqua and these amazing trails! The trails here offer something for everyone!

There are also so many other amenities at Chautauqua:

  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Demonstration Garden
  • Hiking Trails (Open Space and Mountain Parks)
  • Bike Racks
  • Restaurant

For detailed trail and site information click here.

Landscape and Garden

Thinking About Spring Projects? I’m Happy To Share My Referral Network!

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Are you thinking about spring projects? If you need a contractor or professional let me know and I am glad to share my network of great resources. Just get ahold of me at Email Janet. 

 

Real Estate

Get Rid of Your Old Prescription Medications The Right Way!

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Good To Know: Getting Rid of Prescriptions? Don’t flush them or throw them in the trash. The City of Longmont is accepting your expired and unwanted prescription medications this Saturday, April 25, 2015.
More details: http://ow.ly/LVHsR
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Boulder, Educational, Kids

Get Ready. Get Set. Bike-to-School Day is Just Around the Corner!

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Get your bike ready. Register. Bike to School Day is April 22, 2015 in honor of Earth Day!

More information: http://www.bvsd.org/transportation/toschool/Pages/BikeToSchoolDay.aspx

Register here: http://www.bvsd.org/transportation/toschool/Pages/BTSDRegistration.aspx

Outdoors, Real Estate

Free Entry At All National Parks This Weekend!

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RMNPNational Park Week, America’s largest celebration of national heritage, is April 18–26, 2015. It’s about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America’s best idea—the national parks! Entry to all National Parks are free on the opening weekend of National Parks Week -April 18 & 19, 2015. Join in celebrating a great national asset! A visit to Rocky Mountain National Park – perhaps.

Enjoy! More information here.