Outdoors

Got Downed Tree Limbs? City Of Boulder Curbside Collection Starts April 25, 2016

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This is straight from the City of Boulder’s website about the upcoming collection of downed tree limbs:

Citywide Curbside Collection of Downed Tree Limbs Begins April 25

Link to tree limb collection scheduleand map

Due to the extraordinary amount of tree limb damage caused by spring storms, the City of Boulder will conduct a special curbside collection program for downed limbs, beginning Monday, April 25, 2016, and concluding before Memorial Day.

Be advised that this weekend’s expected inclement weather may result in additional fallen tree limbs that will be included in the collection program.

Collection will be scheduled across the city by zone:

  • April 25 to 29: Zone 1 – Center section of the city, including houses on the north side of Baseline Rd. to the south side of Mapleton Ave.
  • May 2 to May 13: Zone 2 – North section of the city, including houses on the north side of Mapleton Ave. to the north city limits, including residential streets with blue signs in Gunbarrel.
  • May 16 to May 27: Zone 3 – South section of city, including houses on the south side of Baseline Rd. to the south city limits.

To Learn More

  • Click on the map pdf at left to view a larger version of the zones and schedule.
  • Call the Storm Debris Hotline at (303) 441-1856 with questions about the collection program and schedule.
  • Read Frequently Asked Questions pdf about the special curbeside collection program.

What You Can Do

  • Place your materials no more than one week in advance of the scheduled collection date. Place debris at the curbside, either against the curb or on the landscaping strip next to the street.
  • There are no requirements for sizing or bundling materials aside from piling and placing the material in the appropriate location.
  • Bike and pedestrian lanes and paths must be kept clear, and traffic flow should not be impeded. Because the city will sweep streets following the branch collection, try to park off street during the week your area is scheduled for collection to allow street sweepers to reach the curb line.
  • During the program, crews will collect tree limb debris only. In order to facilitate collection, other yard waste such as grass clippings or leaves should be placed in curbside compost collection containers.
  • Non‑organic materials including plastic bags and treated or painted lumber will NOT be picked up, because all organic material collected during this collection program will be composted.
  • Keep clearing snow along sidewalks and reaching out to neighbors who may need extra support.
  • Be careful! Exercise caution when encountering damage caused by a storm. Avoid downed or hanging utility lines, and be aware that as conditions change, and trees and tree branches are still falling all around Boulder. Be extremely careful not to stand under trees with a snow load until the snow has fallen or melted off of the tree.

City crews are currently working to remove hazardous hanging branches, tree limbs and other debris from public lands, roadways and other areas that may pose a public safety hazard. Residents and property owners are reminded that it is their responsibility to remove fallen branches and other debris from their own property.

Through the end of the special curbside collection program, the city will continue to waive drop-off fees for city residents who bring tree limbs to the Yard Waste Drop-off Center, located at 5880 Butte Mill Road. Proof of city residence, such as a utility bill, is required to have the fee waived.

Go to the City of Boulder’s website to learn more – Snowstorm Curbside Collection

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Boulder, Educational

BLDG 61 Brings Boulder Maker Space

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Build, Learn, Design, and Grow at the Boulder Library’s Makerspace!

BLDG 61 (pronounced “building sixty-one”) is an all-ages public workshop located in the 1961 portion of the Main Library and is dedicated to hands-on learning and cultivating valuable experiences in the community through making. This is a place you can go to learn how to laser cut metal, create 3D printed objects, design lamps, and much, much more. All workshops are free.

Check out this amazing Boulder makerspace’s website to learn more at BLDG 61

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Real Estate

Chautauqua Announces 2016 Summer Concerts!

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Chautauqua, one of Boulder’s top concert venues, has announced their summer concert line up. It’s never too early to get your live music cued up for the summer. Tickets to this small venue sell out fast for a lot of concerts, so make your list and get some tickets.

Find your concert here – https://www.chautauqua.com/events/music/

Local Tip: If you cannot get the tickets you want, make a picnic dinner and find a nice spot on the lawn just below the concern venue. You can listen to your favorite concert while you throw a frisbee or eat your pasta.

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Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
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Boulder, Food and Drink, Real Estate

Boulder Has Such A Great Food Scene These Days!

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Boulder has such a great food scene these days! No matter your taste Downtown Boulder has something for you! Find a new restaurant to try or just check out your options.

Downtown Boulder Dining

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Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
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Boulder, Food and Drink

A Taste of Pearl: You Don’t Want To Miss This One!

Screen Shot 2014-03-26 at 10.14.21 AMIt’s time to get your tickets for one of Boulder’s biggest foodie events: Taste of Pearl. This event showcases the talents of some of Colorado’s most renowned restaurants & chefs.  Now one of the state’s most prestigious culinary events, Taste of Pearl is celebrating food, wine and art throughout this foodie evening. Taste of Pearl is on April 17, 2016, 2 – 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale.  Purchase tickets & Find out more

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
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Boulder, Food and Drink

Boulder County Farmers’ Markets Are Going Strong!

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Every year Boulderites anticipate the opening of the acclaimed Boulder County Farmer’s Markets! Get your veggies and so much more every Saturday throughout the season in both Longmont and Boulder.

Boulder Farmer’s Market Hours: Saturdays 8 – 2pm through November 2016

Longmont Farmer’s Market Hours: Saturdays 8 – 1pm through November 2016

Do you go to the Farmer’s Market to get your veggies, fruit, or prepared foods?

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RE/MAX of Boulder
720.938.4197

 

Boulder

It’s Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s

 

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This happens once and year. People flock to Downtown Boulder because it’s free cone day at Ben and Jerry’s! Head down to the Pearl Street Mall to get your self a delicious cone. You will probably see friends down there too. The free cones will be happening until 8pm tonight.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
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Best Of, Boulder

Boulder Makes List of Top 25 Places to Retire!

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Boulder has done it again! This time we have made the list of the top places to live in retirement. Forbes has assembled a list of 25 places around the country that are suitable for retirement and offer outstanding opportunities in one or more of the following categories: the arts, fine dining, learning, volunteering, outdoor water pursuits, outdoor land pursuits, and golf.  Cost of living and housing costs are noted, but high expenses, didn’t keep an otherwise top locale off our list.  Our list is alphabetical.

Read the article  – Forbes’ 2016 List of Top 25 Locations To Retire

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RE/MAX of Boulder
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Real Estate

The Art of Origami Unfolds at the Longmont Museum: Catch this installation before it is gone May 1, 2016

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The art of origami unfolds at the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center’s exhibit – Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami. This is the first traveling exhibition of origami installations brought to an American audience. Creations from around the world will be on display at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center showcasing beautiful paper sculptures now through May 1, 2016.

Origami is derived from the Japanese, ori (folding) + kami (paper), and serves as an art form that has been handed down for generations. The origins of origami are unknown, however the Japanese are credited with its creation.

More details on this exhibit at Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
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Boulder

Take A Peak – Tour Stunning Homes in Old North Boulder

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Historic Boulder is hosting Landmarks of the Future – Old North Boulder. Get tickets to tour some stunning re-imaginations of historic homes in Old North Boulder. April 30 and May 1, 2016.

Purchase tickets – historicboulder.org

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197