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Newly formed Boulder County Employees Union, representing 1,400 employees, accuses the county of delaying negotiations during layoffs and a budget deficit.
Russell Vought, the director of Office Management and Budget under the Trump Administration, has called to close the National Center of Atmospheric Research, located in Boulder, claiming it was a leader in climate alarmism.
Erie hometown hero, Jacob Slavin, will be representing the United States in Italy as he joins the roster for the national Olympic hockey team.
For commuters taking the Diagonal Highway from Longmont to Boulder, be aware that speeding fines doubled on January 12.

[ State ]

Colorado Springs Utilities is stating that they are unable to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, as requested by the state, without shutting down the Nixon 1 coal generated unit near Falcon, which they refuse to do.
More than 20 female faculty members at the University of Colorado Denver filed a class action lawsuit in Denver district court Friday, alleging systemic wage discrimination based on gender.
46-year-old Kristen Marie Kovatch of Fort Collins was the victim of a mountain lion attack. This is the first death caused by the animal in Colorado since 1999.

[ National ]

The Trump administration sent shockwaves through the U.S. mental health and drug addiction system late Tuesday, sending hundreds of termination letters, effective immediately, for federal grants supporting health services. Many of the group impacted are non-profits working at the street level.
The House Oversight Committee will seek to hold former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after she did not appear for a scheduled deposition as part of the Republican-led panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, Chairman James Comer announced Wednesday.
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in health care costs avoided and deaths prevented from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants.

[ International ]

The United States has started evacuating hundreds of troops from its largest air base in the Middle East ahead of potential military action by President Donald Trump against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter.
Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service. In 2025, the average global temperature was approximately 2.65 Fahrenheit higher than from 1850 to 1900, the period scientists use as a reference point, since it precedes the industrial era in which massive amounts of carbon pollution have been pumped into the atmosphere.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are hosting the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland today amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over the vast, semi-autonomous Danish territory. Buying Greenland could cost the U.S. as much as $700 billion

[ Quotes ]

“I tend to think of death as the last and best reward for a life well lived.”

–Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful dead who passed away at the age of 78 this month.

“Every summer everybody got sick. One summer it was my turn, not just to get sick but to get disabled from it.”

–Carol Boigon: a Colorado resident, Polio survivor, and a new member of the pro-vaccine team that is working amidst the revised federal guidelines.

“[This was an] extraordinary, aggressive action that is deeply concerning and raises profound questions and concern around the constitutional protections for our work.”

–Matt Murray, Executive Editor of the Washington Post after federal agents executed a search warrant at reporter Hanna Natanson’s home in search of classified information.

“I agree with President Trump, I agree with Marco Rubio. I think Vice President Vance would be a great nominee.”

-Governor of Virgnia, Glenn Youngkin adding to the bid to push J.D Vance towards the Republican nomination for the 2028 election.

“Spain did not recognize the Maduro regime. But neither will it recognize an intervention that violates international law and pushes the region toward a horizon of uncertainty and belligerence.”

– Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

[ By the Numbers ]

1000+

The number of protests across the country asking for accountability or the abolishment of ICE after the murder of protester Renee Good.

7%

The decrease in land inhabited by prairie dogs in 2025 due to the lethal removal program put in place by Boulder County.

$2.7 Billion

The estimated amount of lost economic productivity and revenue in Colorado due to disruptions in childcare for in families with infants and toddlers. A crucial number as affordable childcare becomes at risk.

1500+

The number of attack ads the Trump administration has put out against transgender participation in sport, despite the occurrence being extremely rare.

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2024 Yellow Scene Summer Camp Directory

Austin Clinkenbeard — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:49:09 +0000

Animal Ecology

Butterfly Pavilion
Day camp
6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster | 303.469.5441 | butterflies.org

Denver Zoo Summer Safari
Day camp
2300 Steele St., Denver | 720.337.1400 | denverzoo.org

Dinosaur Ridge
Day camp
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison | 303.697.3466 x101 | dinoridge.org

Downtown Aquarium Sea Safari
Day or Overnight camp
700 Water St., Denver | 303.561.4444 | aquariumrestaurants.com

Kids and Critters Longmont Humane Society
Day camp
9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont | 303.772.1232 | longmonthumane.org

Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps – field courses for Marine students
Day camp
3015 Bluff St., Boulder | 303.956.7885 | oceanfirstinstitute.org

Sunflower Farm
Day camp
11150 Prospect Rd., Longmont | 303.774.8001 | sunflowerfarminfo.com

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Day camp
20 Lakeview Dr., Unit 107, Nederland | 303.258.0495 | wildbear.org

Arts & Performances

Afterbeat Drum School
Day camp
917 Front St., Louisville | 720.837.5410 | afterbeatdrumschool.com

Ah Haa School for the Arts Kids
Day camp
300 Townsend Ave., Telluride | 970.728.3886 | ahhaa.org

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance
Day camp
303.684.3716 | airbornecolorado.com

American Dance Training Camps Boulder
Overnight camp
866.383.2382 | americandancetrainingcamp.com

The Apollo Center
Day camp
2655 Industrial Lane, Broomfield | 720.479.8438 | theapollocenter.com

Artistic Fusion Dance Academy – Weekly classes
Day camp
5660 W 88th Ave., Westminster | 720.929.1820 | artistic-fusion.com

Arts HUB
Day camp
420 Courtney Way, Lafayette | 303.229.1127 | artshub.org

Arvada Center Summer Art Camps
Day camp
6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada | 720.898.7200 | arvadacenter.org

Aspen Music Festival and School
Day camp
225 Music School Rd., Aspen 970.205.5055| aspenmusicfestival.com

Athena Project
Day camp
Redeemer Community Building, 3300 W Nevada Place, Denver| 303.219.0882 | https://athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps/athenaprojectarts.org

BackStory Theatre Youth Classes & Camps
Day camp
720.263.0836 | info@backstorytheatre.org | backstorytheatre.org

Boulder Opera Company
Day camp
303.731.2036| info@boulderoperacompany.com | boulderoperacompany.com

Boulder Guitar Coach
Day camp
720.323.6424 |
info@boulderguitarcoach.com | boulderguitarcoach.com

Boulder Performing Arts Co.
Day camp
4847 Pearl St. #B4, Boulder | 303.859.4195 | boulderperformingarts.com

Boulder Suzuki Strings
Day camp
2705 Stanford Ave., Boulder | 720.295.5647 | bouldersuzukistrings.org

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha
Day camp
7520 S. Boulder Rd., Boulder | 303.413.1711 | campooniekooniecha.com

Camp Telaphiba Summer Dance Retreat
Day and overnight camp
8820 W. 116th Circ., Broomfield| 720.580.2267 | camptelaphiba.com

CenterStage Theater Company
Day camp
901 Front St, Louisville | 303.529.2782 | centerstagetheatercompany.org

Center for Musical Arts Camp
Day camp
200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette | 303.665.0699 | centerformusicalarts.org

Centennial State Ballet
Day Camp.
350 Terry St., Longmont 303.772.1335 | centennialstateballet.org

Colorado Conservatory of Dance
Day camp
3001 Industrial LN. #12, Broomfield | 303.466.5685 | ccdance.org

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Day camp
972 Broadway St., Boulder | 303.735.1181 | coloradoshakes.org

Dance Arts
Day camp
555 Burbank St., Unit N, Broomfield | 303.466.3212 | danceartsstudio.org

DaVinci Center for Musical Arts
Day camp – Classes
555 Alter St., Unit A, Broomfield | 720.466.5119 | davinciarts.org

Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Day camp
1101 13th St., Denver | 303.893.4100 | denvercenter.org/education

Elite Dance Academy
Day Camp
8820 West 116th Cir., Ste. A, Broomfield | 303.466.8626 | elitedanceacademy.net

Encore Music & Children’s Music Academy
Day camp
698 Briggs St., Erie | 970.556.8315 | encoremusicerie.com

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Camps
Day camp
3022 E. Sterling Cir., Ste. 150, Boulder | 303.245.8272 | frequentflyers.org

Globalsound Music Academy Summer Camp
Day camp
555 Alter St. #19F, Broomfield | 303.439.7956 | globalsoundstudio.com

Harmony Music House Music Camps for KIDS
Day Camp – private lessons only
2525 ½ Broadway, Boulder | 303.444.7444 |
info@harmonymusichouse.com | harmonymusichouse.com

Kinesis Dance Camp
Day Camp
635 S. Broadway St. #D, Boulder | 720.515.6268 | kinesisdance.com

Kutandara Center Music Summer Camps
Day camp
5401 Western Ave., #B, Boulder | 303.443.2969 | kutandara.com

Love Music Studios
Day Camp – Adult group lessons only
1095 Atlantic Ave., Lafayette | 770.316.4389 | lovemusicstudios.com

Flatiron Strings Academy
Day Camp
3745 Martin Dr., Boulder | 303.908.2493 | fsamusic.org

Mojo’s Music Academy
Day Camp
350 Terry St., Longmont | 303.776.3373 | mojosmusicacademy.com

Parlando School of Musical Arts Summer Camp – Brass Boots
Day camp
2305 Pierce St, Edgewater, CO 80214 | 303.442.0006 | parlando.org

Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp
Day Camp
40755 CR 36, Steamboat Springs | 970.879.7125 | perry-mansfield.org

Premier School of Dance
Day camp
12351 Grant St., Unit 360, Thornton | 303.457.2165 | danceatpremier.com

Reel Kids Film & Theater Camps
Day camp
306 Sterling Circ., Unit 5, Boulder | 303.499.0125 | myreelkids.com

Rocky Mountain Fiddle
Overnight camp
453 E. Wonderview Ave., #194, Estes Park | 303.596.9870 | rmfiddle.com

Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids
Day camp
5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135, Boulder | 303.245.8150 | theaterforkids.net

Rocky Ridge Music Center
Day camp
465 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park | 970.586.4031 | rockyridge.org

School of Rock Camps
Day camp
3280 28th St. Unit 1, Boulder • 303.532.1201
6500 West 120th Ave. Unit A & B, Broomfield | 303.325.3772 | schoolofrock.com

Storycamp Summer Sessions
Day camp
6500 W. Drycreek Pkwy., Niwot | 303.652.0130 | storycampdangercamp.com

Summer Music Academy at CU Boulder College of Music
Day or overnight camp.
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder | 303.492.6352 | colorado.edu/music/summer-college-music

Swallow Hill Music Camps
Day camp
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver | 303.777.1003 | swallowhillmusic.org

Arts – Visual & Multimedia

The Arts HUB
Day camp | Multiple camps available
420 Courtney Way, Lafayette | 303.229.1127 | artshub.org

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Day camp
1750 13th St., Boulder | 303.443.2122 | bmoca.org

Brickscape Cafe
Day camp
332 Main St, Unit A4, Longmont | 720-491-1947| Havefun@brickscape.cafe | brickscape.cafe

Crackpots Creativity Camp
Day camp
1200 Lincoln St, Suite 111, Denver| meghan@cpacphoto.org | cpacphoto.org/summer-workshops-teens

Colorado Photographic Arts Center
Day camp
1200 Lincoln St, Suite 111, Denver | meghan@cpacphoto.org | cpacphoto.org

Common Threads: Creative Lab Summer Camps
2707 Spruce St., Boulder | 303-449-5431| shopcommonthreads.com/collections/creative-lab

Firehouse Art Center
Day Camp
667 4th Ave., Longmont | 303-651-2787| info@firehouseart.org | firehouseart.org

Living Arts School
Day camp
6500 W Drycreek Pkwy, Niwot | 720.383.4406| info@livingartsschool.com | livingartsschool.com

Longmont Museum
Day camp
400 Quail Rd., Longmont | 303.651.8374 | longmontcolorado.gov

Mudslingers Pottery School
Day camp
414 E. Simpson St., Lafayette | mudslingerspottery.com

Open Window Studio
Day camp
7873 St Vrain Rd., Boulder | 720.400.1319 | openwindowstudio.org

pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio
Day camp
401 S. Public Rd. #1, Lafayette | 720.890.7888 | particularsart.com

STEAMrollers Half Day Camps – Day camp
Boulder Y, 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder | 303.664.5455 | https://www.ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/day-camps

Studio Arts Pottery Camp
Day camp
1010 Aurora Ave., Boulder | 720.379.6033 | studioartsboulder.org

Sunflower Art Studio
Day camp
6545 Gunpark Dr., Boulder | 720.939.7545 | artsunflower.com

Tinker Art Studio
Day camp | 693B S. Broadway, Boulder | 303.503.1902 | tinkerartstudio.com

Education & Personal Development

NEW: Camp Comfort
Day camp
3081 Bergen Peak Dr., Evergreen | 303-674-6400 | mtevans.org/camp-comfort

Adventure Montessori Learning Center
Day camp
250 S. Cherrywood Dr., Lafayette | 303.665.6789 | adventuremontessori.com

BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps
Day camp
6500 Arapahoe Road | 720.561.5968 | bvsd.org

Food Lab Summer Camps
Day camp
1825 Pearl St. #A, | 303.952.8364| events@foodlabboulder.com | foodlabboulder.com

Global Works Travel
Overnight camp
2575 N. Franklin Ave., Louisville | 303.545.2202 | globalworkstravel.com

Integral Steps
Day camp
Various locations | 720.577.5441| info@integralsteps.org | integralsteps.org

Kiddie Academy Learning Center Camp
Day camp
Various locations | kiddieacademy.com

Learning Pathways Reading Camps
Day camp
2033 11th St., Boulder | 303.499.1941| lpboulder@gmail.com | learningpathwayscolorado.com

Longmont Museum
Day camp
400 Quail Rd., Longmont | 303.651.8374 | longmontmuseum.org

Museum of Boulder
Day camp / Field trip camps
303.449.3464 | info@museumofboulder.org | museumofboulder.org

PALS Chess Academy
Day camp
Various locations | 720.504.8765 | palschess.com

Play-Well – Lego Inspired Camps
Day camp
Various locations | 720-591-4380 | play.well.org

Summer at Rick’s: University of Denver
Day camp
2040 South York St., Denver | 303.871.2982 | morgridge.du.edu/ricks/summer

Summer Fun on the Urban Farm
Day camp
10200 Smith Rd., Denver | 720-414-6141 | theurbanfarm.org

The Owl Education Group Summer Learning Institute
Day camp
818 West South Boulder Rd. #201, | 303.551.0118| crissy@owledgroup.com | owledgroup.com

Summit Reading Center
Day camp
Individual Reading, Writing, and Math Programs | 2427 Gilpin St., Denver | 303.499.9729 | summitrc.com

Treehouse Learning
Day camp
175 N. 96th St, Louisville, CO |
303-666-1950 | admissions@treehouselearning.com | treehouselearning.com

NEW: Sunset Academy
Day camp
711 S Sunset St, Longmont | 303.651.660 | sunsetacademy.com/summer-camp-2/

NEW: The Behavior Exchange
Day camp
500 Discovery Pkwy., #100, Superior | 972.312.8733 | behaviorexchange.com/our-services/summer-camp/

Equestrian

Academy Stables
Day camp
4277 N. 109th St., Lafayette | 303.665.4637 | academystables.com

All Abilities Riding Center
Day camp
11968 Mineral Rd., Longmont | 303.652.9131 | ctrcinc.org

Bear Creek Stables
Day camp
15600 W. Morrison Rd., Morrison | 303.697.9666| office@bearcreekstablescolorado.com | bearcreekstablescolorado.com

Mounting Miracles Horse Camp
Day camp
11051 Jasper Rd., Lafayette | 720.971.0569 | mandmequestriancenter.com

Running Wolf Riding Center
Day Camp
15589 Navajo St., Broomfield | 720.933.8301 | runningwolfridingcenter.com

Triple Creek Ranch Horse Camps
Day camp
Multiple program options | 4255 Nelson Rd., Longmont | 303.746.7379 | triplecreek-ranch.com

Health & Wellness

Babysitters Of Boulder
Day camp
(303) 749-1168| hello@babysittersofboulder.com | babysittersofboulder.com

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp
Day camp
2875 County Rd. 67, Boulder | 303.249.1671 |eldoradoyoga.org

Little Princess Spa
Day camp
406 Center Drive Ste. G, Superior | 720-355-9547 | lps.superior@gmail.com | superior.littleprincessspa.com

The Little Gym of Westminster
Day camp
10141 Wadsworth Pkwy. #300, Westminster | 303.427.6688 | thelittlegym.com

Drala Mountain Center Family Camp
Overnight camp – Adult camps only
151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes | 1.888.788.7221 | www.dralamountain.org

Uncorked Kids/Teens Summer Programs
Day camp
8171 South Chester St., Ste. A, Centennial | 720.907.3838 | uncorkedkitchen.com

Outdoors

ABLE To Sail Youth Empowerment Camp
Day camp
Union Res, Longmont | 720-233-8969| diane@abletosail.org | www.abletosail.org

Adventure Unlimited Ranches
Overnight camp
P.O. Box 2036, Buena Vista | 888.416.7348| linda@adventureunlimited.org | adventureunlimited.org

Avid4Adventure
Day or overnight camp
P.O. Box 287 | 720.249.2412 | avid4.com

Bold Earth Adventures
Overnight camp
303.526.0806 | boldearth.com

Boulder Parks and Recreation
Day camp
1777 Broadway St., Boulder | 303.413.7441 | bprcamps.org

Boulder Rock Club and Colorado Mountain School
Day camp
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder | 303.447.2804 | boulderrockclub.com

Our youth climbing Summer Camps are designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced climber. Campers practice risk management skills, belaying, and climbing techniques in a fun, challenging, and supportive atmosphere!

We offer camp options for Tiny Tots (ages 4 to 5), Youth climbers (ages 6 to 12), Teen climbers (ages 12 to 17) and camp for Girls Only (ages 6 to 12).

Boy Scouts of America Camps Anderson Camps
Day and overnight camp
10455 W 6th Ave. #100., Denver | scoutingcolorado.org

NEW: Camp Chief Ouray
Overnight camp
PO Box 648, Granby | 970-887-2648| campchiefouray.org

Cal-Wood
Overnight camp
2282 County Rd. 87, Jamestown | 303.449.0603 | calwood.org

Camp Granite Lake
Overnight camp
11902 Camp Eden Rd., Golden | 720.249.2997 | campgranitelake.com

Camp Invention
Day camp
Various programs and locations | 800.968.4332 | invent.org

Camp Kind
Day camp
4505 W 112th Ave., Westminster | 720.608.6099 | campkind.org

Camp Santa Maria
Overnight camp
51321 US Hwy. 285, Grant | 303.838.7900 | shelby.sever@ymcanoco.org | ymcanoco.org/camp-santa-maria

YMCA Camp NOCO – Day camp
Various locations in Boulder County and beyond | 303.664.5455 | https://www.ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/day-camps

YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake – Overnight camp
173 Co Rd 96, Ward; bussing to and from the Y included | 303.664.5455 | https://www.ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/day-camps

Camp Sunrise
Day camp
100 Sunrise Ranch Rd., Loveland | 970.679.4200 | sunriseranch.org

Cheley Colorado Camps
Overnight camp
3960 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park | 970.586.4244 | cheley.com

Children’s Peace Garden
Day camp
1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder | 303.443.9952 | growinggardens.org

City of Lafayette
Day camp
303.665.0469 | cityoflafayette.com/camps

City of Longmont Summer Recreation
Day camp
700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont | 303.651.8404 | terri.calvin@longmontcolorado.gov | longmontcolorado.gov

Colorado Mountain Ranch
Day Camp
10063 Gold Hill Rd., Boulder | 303.442.4557 | coloradomountainranch.com

Colvig Silver Camps
Overnight camp
9665 CR 240., Durango | 970.247.2564 | colvigsilvercamps.com

CycleErie Devo
Erie Community Center | cyclerie.net/pages/childrens-cycling-programs

Deer Hill Summer Expeditions
Overnight camp
7850 Rd. 41, Mancos | 970.533.7492 | deerhillexpeditions.com

Erie Community Cente
Day camp
Multiple programs | Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St., Erie | 303.926.2550 | erieco.gov

Gates Camp for Boys & Girls Clubs
Day camp
2017 West 9th Ave., Denver | 303.892.9200 | bgcmd.org

Keystone Discovery Camp
Day and overnight camp
1053 Soda Ridge Rd., Keystone | 970.468.2098 | keystonescienceschool.org

Louisville Rec Center
Day Camp
749 Main St., Louisville | 303.666.7400 | louisvilleco.gov

Northglenn Rec
Day Camp
1 E. Memorial Pkwy., Northglenn | 303.451.8326 | northglenn.org

Mountain Kids
Day Camp
419 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins | 970.235.1336
474 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville | 303.665.8287 | mountain-kids.com

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly Fishing Camp
Day camp
1904 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder | 303.447.2400| info@rockymtanglers.com | rockymtanglers.com

Sanborn Western Camps
Overnight camp
2000 Old Stage Rd., Florissant | 719.748.3341 | sanbornwesterncamps.com

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures
Day camp
194 Taft Dr., Boulder | 303.447.8014 | ridesmba.org

Steve and Kate’s Camp
Day camp
Colorado Springs, Curtis Park, Park Hill & Greenwood Village locations | 720-399-5622 | boulder@steveandkate.com | steveandkatescamp.com

TEENS Inc.
Day camp
151 East St., Nederland | 303.258.3821 | teensinc.org

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp
Day camp
1466 63rd St., Boulder | 303.499.3647 | thornenature.org

Tri Velo Series
Day and overnight camp
303-931-6455 | triveloseries.com

Vail Recreation District
Day camp
Multiple programs available | 700 S. Frontage Rd., Ste. E, Vail | 970.479.2279 | vailrec.com

Westminster Camps
Day camp
4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster | 10470 Oak St., Westminster | 303.658.2219 | cityofwestminster.us

Women’s Wilderness
Day and overnight camp
Multiple Programs | 2845 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 211, Boulder | 303.938.9191 | womenswilderness.org

Pre-School

NEW: Trailblazers & Camp Erie
Day camp
450 Powers St., Erie | 303-926-2797 | erieco.gov/833/Camp-Erie

Alaya Preschool
3340 19th St., Boulder | 303.449.5248 | alayapreschool.org

Bal Swan Children’s Center
1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield | 303.466.6308 | balswan.org

Blossom French Bilingual Preschool
303.819.4084 | blossominternationalpreschool.com

Boulder Montessori School
3300 Redstone Rd., Boulder | 303.494.5814 | bouldermontessori.org

Boulder Valley Waldorf School
6500 W. Drycreek Pkwy., Niwot | 303.652.0130 | bvwaldorf.org

Bright Horizons School
Multiple Locations | brighthorizons.com

Dream Makers Summer Camp
1345 28th St., Bldg. C, Boulder | 720.274.0101 | dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy
4051 NE County Line Rd., Erie | 303.828.3452 | exploringmindsacademy.com

Friends School Summer Programs
Multiple Locations | 303.449.1999 ext. 229 | friendssummercamp.org

Goddard School
Multiple camps available | goddardschool.com

Harmony Preschool
3990 15th St., Boulder | 303.444.8452 | harmony-preschool.com

Hope Montessori Academy
Day Camp
12121 Pennsylvania St., Thornton • 303.255.8151 | 4401 W. Main St., Westminster • 303.404.9770 | montessorichild.com

Kindercamp
Day Camp
Lafayette Y, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette | 303.664.5455 | https://www.ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/day-camps

Off-Broadway Preschool Summer Camp
Day camp
1235 Pine St., Boulder 303.800.0324| emily@offbroadwaypreschool.org | offbroadwaypreschool.org

Patchwork School Parent Co-Op
Day camp
1428 Main St., Louisville | 720.271.6729 | thepatchworkschool.com

Primrose School
Day camp
Multiple locations | primroseschools.com

Rainbow Child Care Center
Day camp
3485 Stanford Ct., Boulder | 303.499.3038 | boulderrainbow.com

Right Start Preschool Character Clubs
Day camp
2325 Eagleview Ct., Erie | 303.931.4221 | rightstarterie.com

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp
Day camp
3340 Dartmouth Ave., Boulder | 303.494.2012 | sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com | sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten
Day camp
720.383.4406 | info@livingartsschool.com | weefolkforestkindergarten.com/summer-camp

Ziji Early Elementary
Day Camp
6390 Jay Rd., Boulder | 303.530.0844 | zijiearlyelementary.org

Religious

Adventure Experiences
#2 Illinois Creek, Almont | 970.641.4708 | aeibasecamp.com

AR Workshop
1361 Forest Park Circ., #107 Boulder | 877.486.3266 | boulder@arworkshop.com | arworkshop.com

Belleview Christian School
3455 W. 83rd Ave., Westminster | 303.427.5459 | belleviewchristian.com

Cherryville Day Camp Boulder JCC
6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder | 303.998.1900 | boulderjcc.org

Camp Gan Izzy of the Rockies
4505 W. 112th Ave., Westminster | 303.429.5177 | jewishkidscamp.com

Camp Har HaShem
3950 Baseline Rd., Boulder | 303.499.7077 | harhashem.org

Camp Timberline
430 Canyon Ave., Fort Collins | 970.484.8462 | camptimberline.com

Camp Wojtyla
P.O. Box 116, Erie | 303.586.1799 | camp-w.com

A Child’s Touch
9141 Poze Blvd., Thornton | 303.286.8460 | achildstouch.com

Eagle Lake
PO Box 6819, Colorado Springs | 719.272.7453 | eaglelakecamps.com

Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center
1306 Business Hwy. 7, Allenspark | 800.678.5102 | highlandscamp.org

IdRaHaJe Camp
571 County Rd. 43, Bailey | 303.838.5668 | idrahaje.com

Rocky Mountain Conference Glacier View Youth Summer Camp
Glacier View Ranch, 8748 Overland Rd., Ward | 303.282.3664 | rmcyouth.org

Shwayder Camp of Temple Emanuel
51 Grape St., Denver | 303.388.4023 | shwayder.com

Upon the Rock
P.O. Box 1007, La Veta | 719.742.6777 | upontherock.com

NEW: Ramah in the Rockies
Overnight camp
303.261.8214 |
ramahoutdoors.org

School & District Camps

Bixby School
Day camp
4760 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder | 303.494.7508 | bixbyschool.org/programs/summer

Boulder Parks & Rec
Day camp
1777 Broadway St., Boulder | 303.413.7125 | bprcamps.org

Boulder Valley School District
Day camp
Summer Programs | 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder | 303.447.1010 | bvsd.org/summerlearning

Camp Explorer
555 Aspen Creek Dr., Broomfield | 303.460.6941 | broomfield.org

Dawson School Arts, Sports and Education Camps
Day camp
10455 Dawson Dr., Lafayette | 303.665.6679 | dawsonschool.org

Friends’ School
Day camp
Multiple Locations | 303.499.1999 ext. 229 | friendssummercamp.org

Montessori Academy
Day camp
303.926.8321 | montessoriacademylafayette.com

Rocky Mountain
Day Camp
Multiple Locations | 303.495.5204 | rockymtndaycamp.com

Science, Technology & Gaming

Boulder Digital Arts Web Development
Day camp
1600 Range St., Ste.100, Boulder | boulderdigitalarts.com

Code Ninjas – Louisville
Day camp
1387 E. South Boulder Rd Units E & F, Louisville | (720) 379-7638 | codeninjas.com

CU Science Discovery
Day camp
1560 30th Street., Boulder | 303.492.7188 | sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver | 303.370.6000 | dmns.org

KidzToPros
Day camp
Various locations | kidztopros.com

Space Voyage
Day camp
Coronado Elementary School, 7922 S Carr St, Littleton | 303.985.3143 | spacevoyage.com/spacecamp

Thorne Natural Science School
Day camp
1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder | 303.499.3647 | thornenature.org

Walking Mountains Science Center
Day or overnight camp
318 Walking Mountains Ln., Avon | 970.754.4675 | walkingmountains.org/camps

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Camp
Day camp
7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver | 303.360.5360 | wingsmuseum.org

WOW! Children’s Museum Science Classes
Day camp
110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette | 303.604.2424 | wowchildrensmuseum.org

Special Needs

Adam’s Camp
Day or overnight camp
56 Inverness Dr. E. Ste. 250, Englewood 303.563.8290 | adamscamp.org

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
Day or overnight camp
P.O. Box 697, Breckenridge | 970.453.6422 | boec.org

Camp Paha
Day camp
200 Kipling St., Lakewood | 303.987.4866 | lakewood.org/paha

Colorado Lions Camp
Overnight camp
28541 CO-67 N., Woodland Park | 719.687.2087 | coloradolionscamp.org

Easter Seals Colorado Yay!
Day or overnight camp
8780 Venneford Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch | 720.339.7202 | easterseals.com

Roundup River Ranch
Overnight camp
8333 Colorado River Rd., Gypsum | 970.524.2267 | roundupriverranch.org

Temple Grandin
Day camp
6446 Jay Rd., Boulder | 303.554.7363 | templegrandinschool.org

NEW: Wheelchair Tennis Camp at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center
Day camp
1345 28th St., Boulder | 303.443.3172 | rmtenniscenter.com

Sports

NEW: Got Game Sports
Day Camp
Multiple Locations | (310) 975-8524 | gotgamecamp.com/louisville-erie-co-summer-camps/

NEW: Streetside Dance
Day Camp
6681 Arapahoe Road. Boulder, |
(303) 449-6789 | streetsidedance.com/summer-camp

ABC Kids Climbing
Day camp
1960 32nd St., Boulder | 303.443.5437 | abckidsclimbing.com

Air Force Academy Sports Camps
Day or overnight camp
2169 Field House Dr., Colorado Springs | 719.333.2116 | goairforcefalcons.com/camps

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance Camp
Day camp
1816 Boston Ave., Longmont | 303.684.3717 | airbornegym.com

Altitude Youth Ultimate Frisbee Camps
Day camp
1360 Gillaspie Dr., Boulder | 303.907.0703 | altitudeyouthultimate.org

Avid4Adventure
Day or overnight camp
700 S Franklin St., Denver | 720.249.2412 | avid4.com

Beaver Creek Kids Ski School
Day camp
970.754.5464 | beavercreek.com

Bennetts Karate
Day camp – Classes
1010 Carbon Ct., Unit F, Erie | 303.947.3908 | bennettskarate.com

Blue Dolphin Swim School
Day camp – Classes
7655 W. 108th, Unit 300, Broomfield | 303.254.6920 | bluedolphinswimschool.com

Boulder Indoor Soccer Camp
Day camp
3203 Pearl St., Boulder | 303.440.0809 | boulderindoorsoccer.com

Boulder Parks & Rec Sports Camps
Day camp
303.441.3388 | bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder Rock Club Climbing Camps
Day camp
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder | 303.447.2804 | boulderrockclub.com

We offer camp options for Tiny Tots (ages 4 to 5), Youth climbers (ages 6 to 12), Teen climbers (ages 12 to 17) and camp for Girls Only (ages 6 to 12).

Woodward Copper
Day camp
209 Ten Mile Circ., Frisco | 866.677.1689 | campwoodward.com

Camp Timberline Sports and Mountain Adventure Camps
Day or overnight camp
1207 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park | 970.484.8462. | camptimberline.com

CATS Gymnastics
Day camp
2400 30th St., Boulder | 303.939.9699 | catsgym.com

Champions Summer Programs
Day camp
Multiple Locations | 720.375.4875 | 9050 Field St., Westminster | 800.350.5034 | discoverchampions.com

Colorado Swim School
Day camp – Classes
5075 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield | 303.439.7946 | coswimschool.com

Community Sailing Camps
Day camp
5565 N 51st St., Boulder | 303.757.7718 | communitysailing.org

Swim Float Swim Aquatic Academy
Day camp – Classes
795 S. Sherman St., Longmont | 303.499.2229 | infantaquatics.com

Easton Training Center Martial Arts
Day camp
Multiple locations and programs | 2005 32nd St., Boulder • 303.938.1275 | 1305 S Santa Fe Dr., Denver • 303.623.1715 | eastonbjj.com

The Spot
Day camp
Various locations | 303.317.3770 | thespotgym.com

EYG Basketball Skills Training
Day camp
720.580.9552 | eygbball.com | galen@eygbball.com

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
Day camp
PO Box 633, Lafayette CO | 720.893.2386 | gameonsports4girlsboulder.com

Gonzo Tennis Academy
Day camp
5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder | 720.480.0249 | gonzotennis.com

i9 Sports
Day camp
Multiple locations | i9sports.com

Junior Tennis Program at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center
Day camp
1345 28th St., Boulder | 303.443.3172 | rmtenniscenter.com

Longmont Active Camps
Day camp
700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont | 303.774.3770 | longmontcolorado.gov

NEW: Warrior Playground
Day Camp
33 S Pratt Pkwy, Longmont | 303.485.1000 | warriorplayground.com

Mountain Kids
Day Camp
474 S Taylor Ave #1, Louisville | 303.963.9475 | mountainkidslouisville.com

Nike Summer Sports Camps
Day camp
800.NIKE.CAMP | ussportscamps.com

Northern Colorado Fencers
Day camp
1949 33rd St., Boulder 303.443.6557 | ncfencers.org

Pedalheads Bike Camps
Day camp
1.888.886.6464 | pedalheads.com

Pedaling Minds
Day camp
1528 Washington Ave. Louisville | 720.828.5936 | pedalingminds.org

Regis Basketball Camp
Day camp
303.964.6311 | therepbasketball.com

NEW: The Kung Fu Academy
Overnight camp
210 East Midland Ave,. Woodland Park | 720.775.2839 | thekungfuacademy.org

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures
Day or overnight camp
303.447.8014 | smba.lertprograms.com

Skyhawks Sports Camps
Day camp
Multiple sports programs available in different locations| 303.222.8039| skyhawks.com/colorado

Shredder (Ski/Snowboard) Camp
Day camp
3640 Walnut St #C, Boulder | 303.396.1754 | shredderski.com

Square State Skate Skateboard Camp
Day camp
Multiple Locations | 720.441.4047 | squarestateskate.com

Summer Day Camp @ The Sports Stable
Day camp
303.467.2288 | myimpactsports.com

University of Colorado Camps
Day or overnight camp
303.492.0632 | outreach.colorado.edu

Vision Quest Martial Arts Camp
Day camp – Classes
305 Waneka Pkwy., Lafayette 303.604.2119 | vqmartialarts.com/summer-camp

Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics
Day camp
1405 S. Public Rd., Lafayette | 720.887.6752 | xtremealtitude.com

Traditional

Lafayette Recreation Center Summer Camps
Day camp
111 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette | 303.665.0469 | cityoflafayette.com

Blue Mountain Ranch Youth Camp
Overnight camp
11227 Co Rd 98, Florissant | 719.748.3279 | bluemountainranch.com

Boulder Country Day School
Day camp
4820 Nautilus Ct N, Boulder | (303) 527-4931 | bouldercountryday.org

La Petite School
Day camp
380 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville | 303.673.933 | lapetite.com

NEW: Kidz Kamp Sports Camp
Day camp
303.441.3388 | bouldercolorado.gov

NEW: The YMCA
Day camp
Multiple Camps and Locations |303.443.4474 | ymcanoco.org

Unique Adventure

Adventure Education Company’s Sword Camp
Day camp
900 Baseline Rd 720.934.6890 | swordcamp.com

Challenge Island Denver
Day camp
303.997.6809 | challenge-island.com/denver

Renaissance Adventures
Day camp
5717 Arapahoe Ave. #100, Boulder 303.786.9216 | renaissanceadventures.com

Skate Start Skate Camp
Day camp
Multiple Locations| 541.350.9296 | skatestart.com

Writing

Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Day camp
3844 York St., Denver | 303.297.1185 | lighthousewriters.org

Comic Book Summer Camp at the Museum of Boulder
Day camp
2205 Broadway, Boulder| (303) 449-3464 | https://74285.blackbaudhosting.com/74285/2024-M-F-Summer-Camps

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Yellow Scene Winter Camps Directory 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:54:49 +0000

General Interest/Recreation

Boulder Digital Arts – Virtual Sessions
info@boulderdigitalarts.com
303-579-5640

Boulder Parks and Recreation – School Day Off
langerakm@bouldercolorado.gov
303-253-4271

BVSD School – Day Off and Holiday Classes
anthia.munoz@colorado.edu
303-735-8422

Jewish Community Center
Teen – tzuria.malpica@boulderjcc.org
Elementary School – julia.paeglis@boulderjcc.org
303-998-1900

Junkyard Social Club – Day Off Programs
hello@junkyardsocialclub.org
970-368-5865

Lafayette School’s Out Camps
becca.mack@cityoflafayette.com
303-665-0469

Lifelong Learning – BVSD, Superior
lifelong.learning@bvsd.org
720-561-5968

Teen Craft & Create – Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
303-651-8374

Town Of Erie – Activities and Programs
geninterest@erieco.gov
303-926-2797

YMCA of North Colorado – BVSD School Day Off Camps
schoolage@ymcanoco.org
303-664-5455

Nature & Science Camps

Denver Museum of Nature and Science – Winter Break Camp
camps@dmns.org
303-307-6000

Wild Bear Nature Center
info@wildbear.org
303-258-0495

Winter Safari Camp – Denver Zoo, Denver
safaricamps@denverzoo.org
720-337-1400

WOW! Children’s Museum
info@wowchildrensmuseum.org
303-604-2424

Climbing

ABC Kids Climbing – Holiday Camps, Boulder
info@abckidsclimbing.com
303-443-5437

Boulder Rock Club – Camp, Boulder
frontdesk@boulderrockclub.com
303-447-2804

Gymnastics/Martial Arts

Airborne Gymnastics – Longmont
info@airbornecolorado.com
303-684-3717

Easton Training Center – Boulder
boulder@eastontc.com
303-938-1275

Easton Training Center – Longmont
longmont@eastontc.com
720-722-6648

Easton Training Center – Denver
denvert@eastontc.com
720-722-6535

Mountain Kids Gymnastics and Movement – Louisville
fun@mountainkidslouisville.com
303-720-7617

Role Playing/Adventure/Dramatic Arts

Renaissance Adventures – Day Off Programs, Boulder
info@renaissanceadventures.com
303-786-9216

Rocky Mountain Theater For Kids – Classes Only, Boulder
info@theaterforkids.com
303-245-8150

Rocky Mountain Theater For Kids – Classes Only, Denver
info@theaterforkids.com
303-245-8150

Sewing

Common Threads Boutique – Classes Only, Boulder
boulder@shopcommonthreads.com
303-449-5431

Soccer

Boulder Indoor Soccer – Winter, Boulder
info@boulderindoorsoccer.com
303-440-0809

FC Boulder – Lafayette
questions@bcunited.com
303-443-8877

Rapids Youth Soccer
info@rapidsyouthsoccer.com

Creative/Food/Art

Food Lab – Boulder
becca@foodlabboulder.com
303-952-8364

Kid Create Studio – Broomfield
broomfieldco@kidcreatestudio.com
303-578-8060

Tinker Studio – Day Off Programs, Boulder
tinker@tinkerartstudio.com
303-503-1902

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Youth Invited to Join the Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team

Guest Contributor — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 02:00:11 +0000

Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole.

As the air starts to grow chillier, many are looking forward to the arrival of snow. The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team, which is dedicated to inspiring and assisting Boulder area youth to become lifelong Nordic skiers, is encouraging new members to join for the 2023/2024 season.

Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team offers Nordic, also known as “cross-country,” ski training in both classic and skate techniques. In the development program, skiers ages 8 to 15 focus on learning techniques, how to wax skis, and having fun on snow three days a week. Skiers sixteen and older can elect to practice up to 5 days a week. Practices are held at Eldora Nordic Center, at the base of Eldora Ski Area in Nederland. In the fall, running and roller-skiing practice is offered at various locations in Boulder. The Team offers seasonal ski equipment rentals, so there is no need to have your own gear.

Nordic skiing builds endurance and aerobic fitness, and is a great low-impact cross-training activity for other youth sports like cycling, running, and soccer. There is no obligation to race, but for those who wish to compete, the Team participates in races throughout Colorado and the Mountain West. Team members can also participate in a fun and invigorating training camp in Crested Butte over Thanksgiving week.

Head coaches Ursula Volz and Jason Bartley are looking forward to a strong team-building season this year. “Our biggest goal for this season is to continue to develop a cohesive team and bring together a community of Nordic skiers in Boulder. That means lots of team events, fun practices, and opportunities to race starting in mid-December. We hope to keep getting kids in the area excited about the sport that has shaped us into the people we are today, no matter their background in skiing. We believe this is the most fun, gritty, and rewarding sport out there and we hope to share our experience with the youth in our community.”

Most importantly, it is a great opportunity to make friendships and lasting memories while promoting sportsmanship and fitness. Skier Tad Enos (age 11) says “The best thing is the coaches are super nice, and it’s really fun! We all play games together at the end of practice—my favorites are ski ball, sharks and minnows, and freeze tag. Everybody cheers for and supports each other, and there’s great team spirit!”

More information on joining the team can be found at their website.

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Month in Review | September 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:15:40 +0000

[LOCAL]

Lauren Boebert was kicked out of a theater during ”Beetlejuice” performance, her embarrassing antics caught on video.
Boulder will not increase the city’s minimum wage in 2024 after a 5-4 vote, affirming 2025 as the year wages will increase.
Colorado GOP proposes banning gender-affirming care in another performative act that has no chance of passing.
Local 17-year-old USA cyclist Magnus White was struck and killed by an SUV on Colorado Highway 119. The DA is looking into potential charges for the driver.
CU Buffs are off to a hot start under coach Sanders, upsetting TCU and defeating longtime rival Nebraska to start the season.

[NATIONAL]

Five police officers that beat Tyre Nichols to death have been indicted on federal charges.
Mitt Romney is not running for reelection for his Senate seat, opening a chance for a more extreme conservative to fill the seat.
However, Nancy Pelosi will be running again despite her decreasing relevance to national politics.
Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges and not a single Democrat is up in arms protesting the justice system, because why would they be?
United Auto Workers strike in efforts for more job security as the auto industry shifts towards more electric vehicles, echoing the Hollywood writer’s strike over AI generated scripts.

[INTERNATIONAL]

Earthquake ravages Morocco, with hundreds of deaths and major structural damage in multiple cities including Meerakeesh
Massive rains in Libya flood and overflow dams, destroying a coastal city with tens of thousands feared dead
Elon Musk disabled his Starlink satellites to thwart communication during an Ukrainian naval offensive in the Black Sea further raising ethical questions of how much power one individual should wield.

Small Talk

“Providing convenient travel choices to our community is one of our priorities and it is through collaborative funding partnerships like this that we’ll be able to continue to expand options throughout our community. This award provides the funds to make this new and improved service to Gunbarrel possible.” – Natalie Stiffler, City of Boulder Transportation and Mobility Director

“There have been no substantial allegations that the government violated the 4th, 5th, or 6th Amendments in prosecuting January 6 defendants. It is irresponsible to allege, without evidence, as your letter does, that Americans are being systematically denied their most basic Constitutional rights based on their political beliefs.” – Republican Representative Ken Buck, CO

“The Center of the American West is currently fading, and while it may yet be resuscitated, there will be lasting loss and damage to CU Boulder and the fields of Western history, applied history, and countless others.” – Letter from academics across the West regarding CU Boulder’s sudden firing of Patty Limerick

“It is a step toward housing accessibility in our city, without building anything, without tearing anything down.” – Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett on raising housing occupancy limits

By the Numbers

$826 million – Proposed to expand Colorado broadband access across the state
$52 million – Denver mayor Mike Johnson lays out new initiatives to address the homeless crisis
171 – Unhoused individuals counted by Boulder city staff for “July Point in Time Count Results,” of which 25% said they were experiencing homelessness for the first time
12.4% – Poverty rate in the US, up from 7.8%, the largest single year increase on record

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YS Back to School Directory 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:00:55 +0000

We’re online! Check out the most exhaustive education directory in Colorado: schools, extracurriculars, and plenty of resources!

Schools

Art Schools

Art Institute of Colorado
303-824-4737, 1200 Lincoln St., Denver
artinstitutes.edu/denver

East Side Art Institute
720-687-9296, Erie
eastsideartinstitute.org

Charles Burrell Arts Campus
K-8: 303-340-0770, 875 Peoria St., Aurora
HS: 303-340-1600, 11700 E. 11th Ave., Aurora
burrellarts.aurorak12.org

Parlando School for the Arts
303-442-0006, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
parlando.org

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
303-753-6046, 1600 Pierce St., Denver
rmcad.edu

Tara Performing Arts High School
303-440-4510, 4180 19th St., Boulder
tarahighschool.org

Charter Schools

The Academy School
Main Campus: 303-289-8088, 11800 Lowell Blvd., Westminster
North Campus: 303-289-8088, 12161 Park Centre Drive 80234, Westminster
theacademyk12.org

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
720-242-6225, 705 Austin Ave., Erie
aspenridgeprepschool.org

Boulder Preparatory High School
303-545-6186, 5075 Chaparral Court, #1, Boulder
boulderprep.org

Jefferson Academy
Elementary School: 303-438-1011, 9955 Yarrow St., Broomfield
jeffcojeffersonacademyes.ss12.sharpschool.com
Secondary School: 720-887-1992, 11251 Reed Way, Broomfield
jeffersonacademysecondary.jeffcopublicschools.org

Justice High School
720-328-4864, 805 Excalibur St., Lafayette
justicehigh.org

Peak to Peak Charter School
303-453-4600, 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette
peaktopeak.org

Pinnacle Charter School
K-8: 303-450-3985, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights
High School: 303-412-2940, 8412 Huron St., Thornton
pinnaclecharterschool.org

Prospect Ridge Academy
K-8: 720-399-0300, 2555 Preble Creek Parkway, Broomfield
High School: 720-723-2100, 2555 Preble Creek Parkway, Broomfield
prospectridgeacademy.org

Ricardo Flores Magón Academy
303-412-7610, 5330 Meade St., Denver
magonacademy.org

Stargate Charter School
303-450-3936, 14530 Washington St., Thornton
stargateschool.org

The Summit Academy
303-438-6985, 7575 W. 103rd Ave., Westminster
thesummitacademy.org

Twin Peaks Classical Academy
303-772-7286, 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont
twinpeaksclassical.org

Two Roads Charter School
Arvada Campus: 303-423-3377, 6980 Pierce St., Arvada
Littleton Campus: 720-425-6163, WaterStone Community Church, 5890 S. Alkire St., Littleton
tworoads.jeffcopublicschools.org

Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools

Aims Community College
Greeley Campus: 970-330-8008, 5401 W. 20th St., Greeley
Fort Lupton Campus: 303-857-4022, 260 College Ave., Fort Lupton
Loveland Campus: 970-667-4611, 104 E. Fourth St., Loveland
Windsor Campus: 970-339-6610, 1120 & 1130 Southgate Drive, Windsor
aims.edu

American Real Estate College
303-422-2220, 4704 N. Harlan St., #520, Denver
americanrealestatecollege.com

Ann Rose School of Nursing Arts, Inc.
303-650-2994, 7280 Irving St., Ste B-205, Westminster
annroseschoolofnursingarts.com

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
877-249-0305, 637 S. Broadway St., Suite H, Boulder
escoffier.edu

Colorado Christian University
303-963-3000, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood
ccu.edu

Colorado Mesa University
970-248-1020, 1100 N. Ave., Grand Junction
coloradomesa.edu

Colorado Mountain College
970-945-8691, 802 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
coloradomtn.edu

Colorado School of Mines
303-273-3000, 1500 Illinois St., Golden
mines.edu

Colorado State University
Fort Collins Campus: 970-491-6444, 2545 Research Blvd., Fort Collins
Pueblo Campus: 719-549-2100, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo
Denver ‘Spur’ Campus: 970-297-4321, 4777 National Western Dr., Denver
colostate.edu

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs Campus: 855-230-0555, 1575 Garden of the Gods Rd Suite 100, Colorado Springs
Denver South Campus: 303-632-2300, 3151 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora
coloradotech.edu

Elevate Salon Institute Westminster
720-243-2962, 6775 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
esiwestminster.com

Front Range Community College
Boulder County Campus: 303-678-3722, 2190 Miller Drive, Longmont
Larimer Campus: 970-226-2500, 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins
Westminster Campus: 303-404-5000, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
frontrange.edu

Metro State University
303-556-5740, 890 Auraria Parkway, #310, Denver
msudenver.edu

Naropa University
800-772-6951, 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
naropa.edu

Red Rocks Community College
Arvada Campus: 303-914-6010, 10280 W. 55th Ave., Arvada
Lakewood Campus: 303-914-6600, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood
rrcc.edu

Regis University
800-388-2366, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver
regis.edu

University of Colorado
Boulder Campus: 303-492-6301, 65 UCB, Boulder
CU Anschutz Medical Campus: 303-724-5000, 13001 E. 17th Place, Aurora
Colorado Springs Campus: 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs
Denver Campus: 303-315-5969, 1201 Larimer St., Denver
colorado.edu

Continuing Education CU
303-492-5148, 1505 University Ave., 178 UCB, Boulder
ce.colorado.edu

University of Denver
303-871-2036, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver
du.edu

University of Northern Colorado
970-351-1890, 501 20th St., Greeley
unco.edu

Daycare/Preschools

Acorn School for Early Childhood Development
303-938-8233, 2845 Wilderness Place, Boulder
theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool Louisville
303-665-9669, 1970 Centennial Drive, Louisville
activelouisvillekids.com

Alaya Preschool
303-449-5248, 3340 19th St., Boulder
alayapreschool.org

Apple Tree Christian Preschool and Kindergarten
303-466-1719, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield
appletreebroomfield.org

Bal Swan Children’s Center
303-466-6308, 1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield
balswan.org

Boulder Day Nursery
303-442-7605, 1518 Spruce St., Boulder
bdnschool.org

Bright Horizons
East Longmont: 303-834-3665, 919 Deerwood Drive, Longmont
Westminster: 303-213-9615, 11305 Decatur St., Westminster
Denver: 720-590-4498, 1050 17th St., Suite 201-B, Denver
Denver: 720-590-4497, 999 18th Street North Terrace, Ste 350, Denver, CO
Loveland: 970-461-9802, 2420 W. 8th St., Loveland
Lakewood: 720-258-4210, Denver Federal Center, Building 64, Denver
Broomfield: 720-274-7992, 575 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield
Broomfield: 303-604-6545, 2655 W Midway Blvd., Broomfield
East Fort Collins: 970-484-4700, 2815 Iowa Drive, Fort Collins
West Fort Collins: 970-229-0300, 3513 Richmond Drive, Fort Collins
Greenwood Village: 720-274-8134, 6560 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Suite 20, Greenwood Village
Englewood: 720-274-8086, 5889 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Suite 100, Plaza W., Englewood
brighthorizons.com

The Nest Schools
Broomfield: 720-893-5681, 900 E. First Ave., Broomfield
Centennial: 720-223-0235, 9064 E. Mineral Circle, Centennial
Centennial: 720-702-8676, 5637 S Himalaya St., Centennial
Columbine: 303-647-4215, 6768 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton
Ken Caryl: 720-893-5680, 12633 W. Indore Place, Littleton
thenestschool.com

Children’s Garden Learning Center
303-466-8801, 7085 W. 119th Place, Broomfield
childrensgardenlc.coma

Children’s House Preschool
303-444-6432, 3370 Iris Walk Court, Boulder
childrenshousepreschool.org

A Child’s Touch
303-286-8460, 9141 Poze Blvd., Thornton
achildstouch.com

Cornerstone Preschool
303-776-3290, 1000 15th Ave., Longmont
bethlehem-lutheran.net/faith-formation/cornerstone-preschool.html

Cottage School
303-546-6814, 1301 North St., Boulder
cottageschoolsco.com

Cradle to Crayons Learning Center
303-216-1910, 1921 Youngfield St., Golden
goldenchildcare.com

Dream Makers Preschool
720-274-0101, 1345 28th St., Boulder
dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy for Learning
303-828-3452, 4051 NE County Line Rd., Erie
exploringmindsacademy.com

The Family Learning Center
303-442-8979, 3164 34th St., Boulder
flcboulder.org

Goddard School
Arvada: 303-423-1869, 14679 W. 87th Parkway, Arvada
Arvada (Ward Road): 720-779-3222, 12720 W. 54th Drive, Arvada
Aurora: 303-693-1700, 21805 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora
Aurora (South): 303-693-3100, 23905 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora
Castle Rock: 303-660-9992, 4340 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock
Centennial: 303-738-5922, 6477 S. Lima St., Centennial
Colorado Springs: 719-495-4432, 8560 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs
Denver: 303-722-2336, 1400 S. Emerson St., Denver
Denver (City Park West): 303-355-0982, 1733 Vine St., Denver
Denver (Highlands): 303-800-0225, 3914 King St., Denver
Denver (Park Hill): 720-543-9797, 1501 N. Locust St., Denver
Erie: 303-828-5202, 3000 Village Vista Drive, Erie
Fort Collins: 970-482-1003, 6427 Carmichael St., Fort Collins
Highlands Ranch: 303-470-9899, 1101 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch
Lakewood: 303-237-4558, 12850 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood
Littleton: 303-932-7499, 8010 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton
Littleton (South Broadway): 720-779-0085, 6975 S Broadway, Littleton
Longmont: 303-772-3501, 1095 Olympia Ave., Longmont
Louisville: 720-739-1938, 380 Centennial Parkway, Louisville
Meridian: 303-708-1838, 12700 Lynnfield Drive, Englewood
Northfield: 720-943-0672, 4901 N. Wabash St., Denver
Orchard Park Place: 303-469-4998, 14325 Orchard Parkway, Westminster
Parker: 303-805-1700, 11450 S. Pine Drive, Parker
Reunion: 303-222-0994, 15320 E. 103rd Pl., Commerce City
Thornton: 303-254-4144, 4203 E. 136th Ave., Thornton
Westminster: 303-635-1790, 4147 Main St., Westminster
goddardschool.com

Growing Minds Learning Center
303-530-1820, 6525 Gunpark Drive, Boulder
growingmindsco.com

Here We Grow
720-600-5927, 630 15th Ave., Suite #105, Longmont
hwgchildcare.com

Jeanne’s Sunshine Preschool
720-339-3198, 11307 Billings Ave., Lafayette
jeannessunshinepreschool.weebly.com

Jefferson Street Preschool
303-666-6080, 733 Jefferson Ave., Louisville
jeffersonstreetpreschool.com

Kiddie Academy
Aurora: 303-529-1605, 21950 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora
Columbine: 720-826-8268, 6650 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton
Erie: 303-828-1030, 641 Mitchell Way, Erie
Denver: 720-702-0222, 7100 E. 1st Ave., Denver
Lone Tree: 720-805-3500, 10344 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Windsor: 970-800-8802, 4701 Oakmont St, Windsor, CO 80528
kiddieacademy.com

Kindercare
Arvada West: 303-422-9232, 6255 Simms St., Arvada
Arvada West Woods: 303-432-9445, 14449 W 63rd Pl., Arvada
Boulder: 303-443-5595, 3050 34th St., Boulder
Broomfield: 303-439-9110, 1045 Opal St., Broomfield
Castle Rock: 303-663-3536, 3760 Dacoro Ln., Castle Rock
Centennial: 833-905-3276, 18585 E Smoky Hill Rd., Centennial
Colorado Sphrings: 719-531-6508, 3325 Vickers Drive, Colorado Springs
Colorado Spings: 719-538-4614, 885 Cheyenne Meadows Rd., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-434-1270, 9410 Grand Cordera Pkwy., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-473-2620, 1204 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-481-2121, 1004 Middle Creek Pkwy., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-535-2878, 7035 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-536-0370, 6610 Flying W Ranch Rd., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-536-0370, 6610 Flying W Ranch Rd., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-622-1411, 5797 Jackpot Drive, Colorado Springs
Denver: 303-757-8561, 2200 S Holly St., Denver
Fort Collins: 970-377-0407, 4703 Mcmurry Ave., Fort Collins
Golden: 303-279-0814, 18601 Eagle Ridge Drive, Golden
Golden: 303-279-9171, 107 N. Rubey Drive, Golden
Highlands Ranch: 720-344-0330, 9290 S Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Lakewood; 303-985-8256, 975 S Kipling Pkwy., Lakewood
Lakewood: 303-716-9115, 13990 W Bates Ave., Lakewood
Littleton: 303-972-9275, 9501 W Coal Mine Ave., Littleton
Lone Tree: 303-799-4650, 8100 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree
Longmont: 303-651-1008, 851 Crisman Drive., Longmont
Louisville: 303-666-9999, 107 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
Parker: 303-841-7300, 16975 Village Center Drive E, Parker
Thornton: 303-451-5210, 4200 E 128th Ave., Thornton
Wellington: 307-365-1329, 8515 4th St., Wellington
Westminster: 303-469-8503, 7395 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster
Windsor: 970-223-0056, 4755 Royal Vista Cir., Windsor
kindercare.com

La Petite Academy
888-251-5816
Aurora: 17001 E Iliff Ave., Aurora
Aurora: 17391 E Wagontrail Pkwy., Aurora
Aurora: 4290 S Richfield St., Aurora
Broomfield: 13009 Westlake Dr., Broomfield
Castle Rock: 2541 Prairie Ln., Castle Rock
Colorado Springs: 3615 Rio Vista Dr., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 2760 Purgatory Dr., Colorado Springs
Greenwood Village: 4620 S Yosemite St., Greenwood Village
Lakewood: 348 S Owens St., Lakewood
Littleton: 11550 W Burgundy Ave., Littleton
Littleton: 9994 W Geddes Ave., Littleton
Louisville: 380 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
Parker: 11105 S Pikes Peak Dr., Parker
Thornton: 3900 E 124th Ave., Thornton
Westminster: 11180 Eaton St., Westminster
lapetite.com

Larks Preschool
303-778-9988, 730 S Logan St., Denver
larkspreschool.com

Little People’s Landing Learning Center
Arvada: 303-422-9157, 7885 Allison Way, Arvada
Fort Collins: 970-266-1230, 4525 Boardwalk, Building T, Fort Collins
Highlands Ranch: 720-344-1804, 122 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch
Littleton: 303-973-1926, 8305 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton
Louisville: 303-604-4440, 215 Century Circle, Louisville
Loveland: 970-225-2936, 6606 Avondale Road, Fort Collins
Parker: 303-841-4313, 16808 Village Center Drive, Parker
Roxborough: 303-794-6858, 10127 Waterton Road, Roxborough
littlepeopleslanding.com

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool
Arvada: 720-634-5102, 14650 W. 90th Place, Arvada
Broomfield: 303-457-1477, 3555 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
Colorado Springs: 719-576-9789, 1245 Tenderfoot Hill Road, Colorado Springs
Littleton: 303-973-8589, 4780 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton
Parker: 303-226-4201, 17033 Cedar Gulch Parkway, Parker
littlesunshine.com

Louisville Montessori School Inc.
303-665-2002, 461 Tyler Ave., Louisville
louisvillemontessorischool.net

Mapleton Early Childhood Center
720-561-6200, 840 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
mpe.bvsd.org

McGregor’s Garden Preschool
303-499-9341, 3535 Eastman Ave., Boulder

Meadowlark Preschool
303-499-2646, 2650 Table Mesa Drive., Boulder
preschoolboulder.com

Mt. Hope Lutheran Preschool
303-499-9800, 1345 S. Broadway St., Boulder
mthopeboulder.org/index.html

My Second Home
Oldtown Louisville: 303-664-1098, 300 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
Waneka Lake Louisville: 303-665-0235, 1321 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
mysecondhomeco.com

Primrose School
Bear Creek: 303-716-7147, 3395 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood
Candelas: 720-621-2000, 9179 Kendrick St., Arvada
Castle Rock: 5885 New Abbey Ln., Castle Rock
Centennial: 720-488-7400, 13331 E. Euclid Place, Arapahoe Road and Potomac, Centennial
Colorado Station: 303-757-7727, 4300 E. Warren Ave., Denver
Cottonwood Creek: 719-260-8181, 4110 Dublin Blvd., Colorado Springs
Denver Central Park: 303-322-7200, 2501 Syracuse St., Denver
Denver North: 720-405-5150, 9954 E. 59th Ave., Denver
Denver Tech Center: 303-993-3665, 8745 E. Orchard Rd., # 500 Greenwood Village
Erie: 303-665-3444, 2998 Ridge View Dr, Erie
Flatirons: 303-469-8000, 1680 Coalton Road, Superior
Fort Collins: 970-689-3811, 2117 Bighorn Drive, Fort Collins
Highlands Ranch Business Park: 303-346-4800, 9055 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Ken Caryl: 720-981-2988, 6060 S. DeVinney Way, Littleton
Lafayette: 303-665-4769, 411 Homestead St., Lafayette
Littleton: 303-795-6555, 7991 Southpark Way, Littleton
Lone Tree: 303-792-9234, 9200 Teddy Lane, Lone Tree
Longmont: 303-774-1919, 1335 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont
Lowry: 303-341-7000, 150 Spruce St., Denver
North Colorado Springs: 719-268-0664, 2380 Briar Ridge Pt., Colorado Springs
Parker: 303-840-5300, 18692 Pony Express Drive, Parker
Reunion: 303-637-9999, 17050 E. 103rd Ave., Commerce City
Saddle Rock: 303-766-7859, 5950 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora
Shadow Canyon: 720-200-9388, 4105 Siskin Ave., Highlands Ranch
Standley Lake: 303-650-5437, 8430 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster
Sterling Ranch: 303-319-6377, 8159 Piney River Ave., Littleton
Tallgrass: 303-699-8001, 21537 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora
Thornton: 303-279-0525, 12899 Grant Drive., Thornton
Torrey Peaks: 303-246-4203, 5483 W. 118th Pl.ace, Westminster
West Woods: 303-431-5437, 16395 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
primroseschools.com

Promise Christian Preschool
303-666-9874, 270 76th St., Boulder
promisechristianpreschool.org

Snowlions School
720-564-0456, 2580 Iris Ave., Boulder
snowlionschool.org

Spark Discovery Preschool
720-652-7906, 555 8th St., Frederick
sdpk.svvsd.org

St. John’s Early Learning Center
303-733-3777, 700 S. Franklin St., Denver
sjdenver.org/elc

Sunflower Preschool
303-494-2012, 3340 Dartmouth, Boulder
sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

Sunset Academy Daycare
303-651-6600, 711 S. Sunset St., Longmont
sunsetacademy.com

Sunshine House
Colorado Springs: 719-573-6910, 6910 Wills Drive, Colorado Springs
Fort Collins at Bucking Horse: 970-235-1236, 2482 Miles House Ave., Fort Collins
Fort Collins at CSU Campus: 970-493-4337, 2060 Perennial Lane, Fort Collins
Fort Collins at CSU West Campus: 970-480-5990, 1080 W. Lake St., Fort Collins
Greeley: 970-353-4183, 2101 16th St., Greeley
Loveland at Centerra: 970-635-0111, 1801 Piney River Drive, Loveland
Loveland at 18th St.: 970-820-4075, 1703 E. 18th St., Loveland
sunshinehouse.com

Take a Break
303-665-9741, 408 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
takeabreakchildren.com

The Academy Early Childhood Education
Arvada: 720-797-0375, 6412 Fig St., Arvada
Westminster: 720-844-8343, 5170 W. 113th Ave, Westminster
theacademyece.com

TLC Learning Center
303-776-7417, 611 Korte Parkway., Longmont
learningwithtlc.org

Treehouse Learning
303-666-1950, 175 N. 96th St., Louisville
treehouselearning.com

Wee School Preschool
303-828-2939, 690 Briggs St., Erie
weeschoolpreschool.com

Wooden Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten
303-422-6195, 9180 Yarrow St., Westminster
woodenshoe-childcare.com

Districts

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD)
303-447-1010, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
Bvsd.org

St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD)
303-776-6200, 395 S. Pratt Parkway., Longmont
stvrain.k12.co.us

K-12 Schools

Alicia Sanchez Elementary School
720-561-7300, 655 Sir Galahad Drive, Lafayette
sae.bvsd.org

Alpine Elementary
720-652-8140, 2005 Alpine St., Longmont
aes.svvsd.org

Altona Middle
720-494-3980, 4600 Clover Basin Drive., Longmont
ams.svvsd.org

Aspen Creek K-8
720-561-8000, 5500 Aspen Creek Drive., Broomfield
ac8.bvsd.org

Bear Creek Elementary
720-561-3500, 2500 Table Mesa Drive., Boulder
bce.bvsd.org

Birch Elementary
720-561-8800, 1035 Birch St., Broomfield
bie.bvsd.org

Black Rock Elementary
720-890-3995, 2000 Mountain View Blvd., Erie
bres.svvsd.org

Blue Mountain
720-652-8235, 1260 Mountain Drive., Longmont
bmes.svvsd.org

Boulder Community School of Integrated Studies (BCSIS)
720-561-6500, 3995 Aurora Ave., Boulder
bcsis.bvsd.org

Boulder Universal Online School
720- 561-5500, 6600 E. Arapahoe Rd., Boulder
bu.bvsd.org

Broomfield Heights Middle
720-561-8400, 1555 Daphne St., Broomfield
bhm.bvsd.org

Burlington Elementary
303-776-8861, 1051 S. Pratt Parkway., Longmont
bes.svvsd.org

Career Development Center
303-772-3333, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont
cdc.svvsd.org

Centennial Middle
720-561-5441, 2205 Norwood Ave., Boulder
cem.bvsd.org

Centaurus High School
720-561-7500, 10300 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette
ceh.bvsd.org

Central Elementary
303-776-3236, 1020 Fourth Ave., Longmont
centrales.svvsd.org

Coal Creek Elementary
720-561-4500, 801 W. Tamarisk St., Louisville
cce.bvsd.org

Coal Ridge Middle
303-833-4176, 6201 Booth Drive., Longmont
crms.svvsd.org

Community Montessori
720-561-3700, 805 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder
cme.bvsd.org

Creekside Elementary
720-561-3800, 3740 Martin Drive, Boulder
cre.bvsd.org

Crest View Elementary
720-561-5461, 1897 Sumac Ave., Boulder
cve.bvsd.org

Douglass Elementary
720-561-5541, 840 75th St., Boulder
doe.bvsd.org

Eagle Crest Elementary
303-485-6073, 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont
eces.svvsd.org

Eisenhower Elementary School
720-561-6700, 1220 Eisenhower Drive, Boulder
eie.bvsd.org

Emerald Elementary
720-561-8500, 275 Emerald St., Broomfield
eme.bvsd.org

Erie Elementary
303-828-3395, 4137 E. County Line Rd., Erie
ees.svvsd.org

Erie Middle
303-828-3391, 650 Main St., Erie
ems.svvsd.org

Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer
720-561-7800, 101 Baseline Rd., Lafayette
pie.bvsd.org

Fairview High School
720-561-3100, 1515 Greenbriar Blvd., Boulder
fairviewhs.org

Fall River Elementary
720-652-7920, 1400 Deerwood Drive., Longmont
fres.svvsd.org

Fireside Elementary
720-561-7900, 845 W. Dahlia St., Louisville
fie.bvsd.org

Flatirons Elementary
720-561-4600, 1150 7th St., Boulder
fle.bvsd.org

Frederick High School
303-833-3533, 5690 Tipple Parkway., Longmont
fhs.svvsd.org

Foothill Elementary
720-561-2600, 1001 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder
foe.bvsd.org

Grand View Elementary
303-702-8000, 6601 Aggregate Blvd., Frederick
gves.svvsd.org

Gold Hill Elementary
720-561-5940, 890 Main St., Gold Hill
ghe.bvsd.org

Halcyon Elementary
720-561-4700, 3100 Bucknell Court., Boulder
hal.bvsd.org

Heatherwood Elementary
720-561-6900, 7750 Concord Drive., Boulder
hee.bvsd.org

High Peaks
720-561-6500, 3995 E. Aurora Ave., Boulder
hpe.bvsd.org

Horizons K-8
720-561-3600, 4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder
horizonsk8school.org

Hygiene Elementary
720-652-8021, 11968 N. 75th St., Longmont
hes.svvsd.org

Indian Peaks Elementary
303-772-7240, 1335 S. Judson St., Longmont
ipes.svvsd.org

Innovation Center
303-702-8200, 33 Quail Rd., Longmont
innovation.svvsd.org

Jamestown Elementary
720-561-6020, 111 Mesa St., Jamestown
jae.bvsd.org

Justice High School
720-328-4864, 805 Excalibur St., Lafayette
juh.bvsd.org

Kohl Elementary School
720-561-8600, 1000 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield
koe.bvsd.org

Lafayette Elementary
720-561-8900, 101 N. Bermont Ave., Lafayette
lae.bvsd.org

Longmont Estates Elementary
720-652-8101, 1601 Northwestern Rd., Longmont
lees.svvsd.org

Longs Peak Middle
303-776-5611, 1500 14th Ave., Longmont
lpms.svvsd.org

Louisville Elementary
720-561-7200, 400 Hutchinson St., Louisville
loe.bvsd.org

Louisville Middle
720-561-7400, 1341 Main St., Louisville
lom.bvsd.org

Lyons Middle Senior
303-823-6631, 100 McConnell Drive, Lyons
lmshs.svvsd.org

Manhattan Middle
720-561-6300, 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder
mam.bvsd.org

Mapleton Early Childhood Center
720-561-6200, 840 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
mpe.bvsd.org

Mead Elementary
970-535-4488, 520 Welker Ave., Mead
mes.svvsd.org

Mead Middle
970-535-4446, 620 Welker Ave., Mead
mms.svvsd.org

Mead High
720-494-3940, 12750 County Road 7, Longmont
mhs.svvsd.org

Mesa Elementary
720-561-3000, 1575 Lehigh St., Boulder
mee.bvsd.org

Monarch High
720-561-4200, 329 Campus Drive, Louisville
moh.bvsd.org

Mountain View Elementary
720-652-8261, 1415 14th Ave., Longmont
mves.svvsd.org

Nederland Elementary
720-561-4800, #1 Sundown Trail, Nederland
nee.bvsd.org

Nederland Middle – Senior
720-561-4900, 597 County Road 130, Nederland
neh.bvsd.org

New Vista High School
720-561-8700, 700 20th St., Boulder
nvh.bvsd.org

Nevin Platt
720-561-5536, 6096 Baseline Road, Boulder
npm.bvsd.org

New Meridian High School (formerly Olde Columbine)
720-494-3961, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont
ochs.svvsd.org

Northridge Elementary
303-772-3040, 1200 19th Ave., Longmont
northridgees.svvsd.org

Peak to Peak Charter School
303-453-4600, 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette
peaktopeak.org

Red Hawk Elementary
303-774-2700, 1500 Telleen Ave., Erie
rhes.svvsd.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy
303-652-9162, 9447 Niwot Rd., Niwot
rmcaonline.org

Rocky Mountain Elementary
303-772-6750, 800 East 5th Ave., Longmont
rmes.svvsd.org

Ryan Elementary School
720-561-7000, 1405 Centaur Village Drive, Lafayette
rye.bvsd.org

Sandborn Elementary
303-772-3838, 2235 Vivian St., Longmont
sanbornes.svvsd.org

Silver Creek High School
720-492- 3721, 4901 Nelson Rd., Longmont
schs.svvsd.org

Soaring Heights PK-8
303-702-8020, 3280 County Road 5, Erie
shpk8.svvsd.org

Southern Hills Middle
720-561-3400, 1500 Knox Drive, Boulder
shm.bvsd.org

Spark Discovery Preschool
720-652-7906, 555 8th St., Frederick
sdpk.svvsd.org

St. Vrain Online Global Academy
720-494-3975, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont
svoga.svvsd.org

Summit Middle Charter
720-561-3900, 4655 Hanover Ave., Boulder
sum.bvsd.org

Sunset Middle
303-776-3963, 1300 S. Sunset St., Longmont
Sms.svvsd.org

Superior Elementary School
720-561-4100, 1800 S. Indiana St., Superior
sue.bvsd.org

Thunder Valley K-8
303-833-2456, 600 5th St., Frederick
tvk8.svvsd.org

Timberline PK-8
303-772-7900, 233 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont
tpk8.svvsd.org

Trail Ridge Middle
720-494-3820, 1000 Button Rock Drive., Longmont
trms.svvsd.org

University Hill Elementary
720-561-5416, 956 16th St., Boulder
uhe.bvsd.org

Westview Middle
303-772-3134, 1651 Airport Rd., Longmont
wms.svvsd.org

Whittier Elementary
720-561-5431, 2008 Pine St., Boulder
whe.bvsd.org

Driving

911 Driving School
303-425-0911, 9100 W. 100th Ave., Ste. B-4, Westminster
911drivingschool.com

Arvada Driving School
303-423-0265, 12850 W. 64th Ave., Unit N, Arvada
arvadadrivingschool.com

Go4It Racing School
303-666-4113, 374 N. 96th St., Louisville
go4itservices.com

Colorado Driving Institute
303-818-7623, 2850 Iris Ave., Boulder
coloradodrivinginstitute.com

Drive Safe Drive Schools
303-721-8881
Arvada: 13825 W. 85th Drive, Suite 210, Arvada
Boulder: 2704 28th St., Boulder
Denver: 5345 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Denver (Kent): 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Denver
Evergreen: 28677 Buffalo Park Rd., Suite 202, Evergreen
Greenwood Village: 8919 E. Union Ave., Greenwood Village
Highlands Ranch: 537 W. Highlands Ranch Parkway, #103, Highlands Ranch
Longmont: 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont
Louisville: 1132 W. Dillon Rd., Unit 3, Louisville
Morrison: 14011 W. Quincy Ave., Morrison
Regis Jesuit: 6400 S. Lewiston Way, Aurora
South East Aurora: 22966 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Aurora
Westminster: 12365 Huron St., Suite 100, Westminster
Wheat Ridge: 6073 W. 44th Ave., Suite 300, Wheat Ridge
Zoom: Online Courses Offered
drivesafecolorado.com

Homeschool

Desiderata School
303-678-9335, 8979 Nelson Rd., Longmont
desiderataschool.com

The Patchwork School
720-271-6729, 1428 Main St., Louisville
thepatchworkschool.com

Woodrow Wilson Academy Home School Connection
303-431-3694, 8300 W. 94th Ave., Westminster
wwacademy.org

Montessori

Adventure Montessori
303-665-6789, 250 S. Cherrywood Drive, Lafayette
adventuremontessori.com

Autana Bilingual Montessori School
303-664-4788, 1305 Plaza Court. N., Lafayette
autanaschool.com

Bloom Montessori
303-776-8173, 327 Terry St., Longmont
bloommontessori.com

Blue Mountain Montessori
303-339-0117, 201 S. Briggs St., Erie
bluemountainmontessori.com

Boulder Montessori
303-494-5814, 3300 Redstone Rd., Boulder
bouldermontessori.org

Community Montessori
720-561-3700, 805 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder
cme.bvsd.org

Fairview Montessori
303-661-0343, 1501 Jefferson Ave., Louisville
fairviewmontessori.com

Gateway Montessori School
303-772-3864, 1500 9th Ave., Longmont
gatewaymontessorischool.net

Heart & Hands Montessori
303-444-0181, 1355 Forest Park Circle, Suite 100, Lafayette
heartandhandsmontessori.com

Hope Montessori Academy
Broomfield: 303-457-4400, 13785 Huron St., Broomfield
Colorado Springs: 719-388-8818, 2041 Chuckwagon Rd., Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: 719-573-5300, 6353 Stetson Hills Blvd., Colorado Springs
Falcon: 719-886-4900, 7312 McLaughlin Rd., Falcon
Monument: 719-488-8723, 18075 Minglewood Trail, Monument
Thorton: 303-255-8151, 12121 Pennsylvania St., Thornton
Thorton: 303-255-3882, 12290 Pennsylvania St., Thornton
Westminster: 303-404-9770, 4401 W Main St., Westminster
montessorichild.com

Jarrow Montessori
303-443-0511, 3900 Orange Court, Boulder
jarrow.org

Mapleton Montessori
303-449-4499, 3121 29th St., Boulder
mapletonmontessori.org

Montessori Academy
303-926-8321, 801 N. 111th St., Lafayette
montessori-academy.lafayette.co.us

Montessori Education Center
303-494-3002, 3975 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Building L, Denver
mecr.edu/wp/

Mountain Shadows Montessori School
303-530-5353, 4154 63rd St., Boulder
mountainshadows.org

Patience Montessori
303-449-5214, 3600 Hazelwood Court., Boulder
patiencemontessori.com

Petunia Montessori
303-926-8321, 801 N. 111th St., Lafayette
petuniamontessori.com

St. Vrain Community Montessori School
303-682-4339, 1055 Delaware Ave., Longmont
svcmontessori.org

Online

Hope Co-op Online
720-402-3000, 9780 Pyramid Court., Suite 100, Englewood
hopeonline.org

Pikes Peak Online School
855-234-4559, 8601 Turnpike Drive, Suite 100, Westminster
ppos.k12.com

Vilas Online School
719-523-4952, 105 W. Maple St., Vilas
vilasre5.us

Private

Alpine Valley School
303-271-0525, 4501 Parfet St., Wheat Ridge
alpinevalleyschool.com

Bixby School
303-494-7508, 4760 Table Mesa Drive., Boulder
bixbyschool.org

Boulder County Day School
303-527-4931, 4820 Nautilus Court. N., Boulder
bouldercountryday.org

Boulder Journey School
303-443-8909, 1919 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder
boulderjourneyschool.com

Boulder Sudbury School
720-943-0918, 3800 Plateau Rd., Boulder
bouldersudbury.org

Crossroads School
303-709-9881, 833 15th Ave., Longmont
crossroadslongmont.org

Crown Pointe Academy
303-428-1882, 2900 W. 86th Ave., Westminster
crownpointeacademy.org

Dawson School
303-665-6679, 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette
dawsonschool.org

Friends School
303-499-1999
North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder
South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder
friendsschoolboulder.org

Hillside School
303-494-1468, 7415 Lookout Rd., Longmont
hillsidelearning.org

Holy Family High School
303-410-1411, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
holyfamilyhs.com

Holy Trinity Catholic School
303-428-3594, 7595 Federal Blvd., Westminster
htcatholic.org

Mackintosh Academy
Boulder: 303-554-2011, 6717 S. Boulder Road, Boulder
mackboulder.com
Littleton: 303-794-6222, 7018 S. Prince St., Littleton
mackintoshacademy.com

September School
303-443-9933, 525 Canyon Blvd., Boulder
septemberschool.org

Steamboat Mountain School
970-879-1350, 42605 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs
steamboatmountainschool.org

Temple Grandin School
303-554-7363, 3131 Indian Rd., Boulder
Templegrandinschool.org

Watershed School
303-440-7520, 1661 Alpine Ave., Boulder
Watershedschool.org

Religious

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
303-469-2049, 6995 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
bslcms.com

Belleview Christian School
303-427-5459, 3455 W. 83rd Ave., Westminster
belleviewchristian.com

Holy Family High School
303-410-1411, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
holyfamilyhs.com

Longmont Christian School
303-776-3254, 1440 Collyer St., Longmont
longmontchristian.org

Mt. Zion Lutheran School
303-443-8477, 1680 Balsam Ave., Boulder
mtzionboulder.org

Nativity of our Lord School
303-466-4177, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield
school.nool.us

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy
303-652-9162, 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot
rmcaonline.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus School
303-447-2362, 1317 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
school.shjboulder.org

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
303-424-1306, 8997 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
svlchurch.com/k-8-school

St. John the Baptist Catholic School
303-776-8760, 350 Emery St., Longmont
School.johnthebaptist.org

St. Louis Catholic School
303-666-6220, 925 Grant Ave., Louisville
school.stlp.org

Waldorf

Boulder Valley Waldorf (formerly Shepherd)
303-652-0130, 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot
bvwaldorf.org

Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
303-541-0671, 4072 19th St., Boulder
boulderwaldorf.com

Denver Waldorf School
303-777-0531, 2100 S. Pennsylvania St., Denver
denverwaldorf.org

Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Lower School: 303-444-7697, 999 Violet Ave., Boulder
High School: 303-447-1973, 1179 Union Ave., Boulder
shiningmountainwaldorf.org

Camps: Outdoors

Avid 4 Adventure
720-249-2412 , 1501 Empire Rd., Louisville
avid4.com

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
970-453-6422, 524 Wellington Road, Breckenridge
boec.org

Camp Telaphiba
205-656-0154, 8820 W 116th Circle B, Broomfield
camptelaphiba.com

Cal-Wood
303-449-0603, 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown
calwood.org

Cheley Colorado Camps
970-586-4244, 3960 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park
cheley.com

Colorado Mountain Ranch
303-442-4557, 10063 Gold Hill Rd., Boulder
coloradomountainranch.com

Keystone Science School
970-468-2098, 1053 Soda Ridge Rd., Keystone
keystonescienceschool.org

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
303-258-0495, 20 Lakeview Drive Unit 107, Nederland
wildbear.org

Women’s Wilderness
303-938-9191, 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder
womenswilderness.org

Tutoring

Code Ninjas
Arvada: 720-432-2799, 7705 Wadsworth Blvd #15, Arvada
Broomfield: 303-536-1318, 12920 Lowell Blvd Unit A, Broomfield
Castle Rock: 303-997-6781, 3855 Ambrosia St Unit 102, Castle Rock
Denver: 720-594-2633, 101 Ulster Ct #102, Denver
Grand Junction: 970-822-7118, 730 Mesa Ave., Grand Junction
Greeley: 970-673-7268, 4239 Centerplace Dr., #1f, Greeley
Highlands Ranch: 720-638-8760, 2229 Wildcat Reserve Pkwy suite a-6, Highlands Ranch
Lone Tree: 720-651-9003, 9068 Forsstrom Dr Suite C-10, Lone Tree
Louisville: 720-379-7638, 1387 E. South Boulder Rd., Units E&F, Louisville
Parker: 720-535-4390, 12231 Pine Bluffs Way #107, Parker
codeninjas.com

Dragonfly Education
303-625-6565, 1942 Broadway #314B, Boulder
dragonflyinhometutors.com

Flatirons Tutoring
720-706-9320
flatironstutoring.com

Huntington Learning Center
Broomfield: 303-404-0645, 5127 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
Colorado Springs: 719-591-9800, 1430 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Colorado Springs
Fort Collins: 970-223-5738, 140 E Boardwalk, Suite P, Fort Collins
Parker: 303-617-0476, 18320 E. Cottonwood Drive, Suite 113, Parker
huntingtonhelps.com

Learning Pathways
303-499-1941, 2033 11th St., #1, Boulder
learningpathwayscolorado.com

Lori Lucas
303-545-6215
lorilucas.org

Mathnasium
720-307-2970, 13644 Orchard Parkway, #700, Westminster
mathnasium.com/northwestminster

Mindfish
720-204-1041
Boulder: 1320 Pearl St., #108, Boulder
Denver Tech Center (DTC): 7950 E. Prentice Ave., #100, Greenwood Village
Denver: 1633 Fillmore St., #412, Denver
Lakewood: 44 Union Blvd, Suite #105, Lakewood
mindfish.com

Reading Solutions
970-689-2290, 604 W. 4th St., Loveland
Coloradoreadingsolutions.com

Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Aurora: 720-504-0881, 1155 S. Havana St., Aurora
Arvada: 303-305-7777, 12650 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
Broomfield: 720-388-8222, 6590 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
Boulder: 720-924-6284, 2595 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Centennial: 720-285-3568, 5730 E. Otero Ave., Centennial
Denver Central Park: 720-826-6288, 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver
Denver Cherry Creek: 720-896-5050, 201 Steele St., Denver
Denver Hampton South: 720-588-9222, 8000 E. Quincy Ave., Denver
Denver Lowry: 303-968-1025, 100 Spruce St., Denver
Denver University: 303-390-1818, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver
Englewood: 303-779-2605, 7447 E. Arapahoe Road, Englewood
Erie: 303-222-9700, 720 Austin Ave. Suite #101, Erie
Greenwood Village: 303-542-7200, 5910 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village
Highlands Ranch East: 303-683-3339, 9362 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center: 720-400-7755, 9245 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch
Lafayette: 303-604-2100, 535 W. S. Boulder Road, Suite #230, Lafayette
Lakewood: 720-399-9100, 3200 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
Littleton: 720-922-7474, 9142 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton
Lone Tree: 720-738-8499, 9500 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree
Longmont: 303-485-2830, 1106 Francis St, Longmont
Thorton: 303-876-0001, 3915 E 120th Ave Unit B, Thornton
Westminster: 303-464-1210, 12910 Zuni St., Westminster
kumon.com

Tutoring Excellence
Fort Collins: 970-829-0866, 1825 E. Harmony Rd., Fort Collins
Longmont: 720-613-8090, 1445 Nelson Rd., Longmont
Loveland: 970-829-0876, 220 E. 29th St., Loveland
tutoringexcellence.com

Tyse Tutoring and Test Prep
303-887-7408, 4155 Darley Ave., Suite F, Boulder
tysetutoring.com

Extracurriculars

Dance/Gymnastics

3rd Law Dance/Theater
303-938-8656, 2590 Walnut St., Suite 3, Boulder
3rdlaw.org

Airborne Gymnastics
303-684-3717, 1816 Boston Ave., Longmont
airbornegym.com

Alchemy of Movement
303-449-4410, 2436 30th St., Boulder
alchemyofmovement.com

Artistic Fusion Dance Academy
720-929-1820, 5660 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
artistic-fusion.com

Arts Hub
303-229-1127, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette
artshub.org

Avalon Ballroom
303-440-8303, 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder
boulderdance.org/venue/the-avalon-ballroom

Avoca Irish Dance Academy
Longmont: 303-324-4895, 1329 Sherman Dr., Longmont
Loveland: 303-324-4895, 1750 Prairie Trail Dr., Loveland
avocairishdance.com

Belliston Academy of Ballet & Dance
303-973-2070, 8310 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton
bellistonacademy.com

Boulder Ballet
303-443-0028, 2590 Walnut St., Suite 10, Boulder
boulderballet.org

Boulder Performing Arts Company
303-859-4195, 4847 Pearl # B4, Boulder
boulderperformingarts.com

CATS Gymnastics & Rock Climbing
303-939-9699, 2400 30th St., Boulder
catsgym.com

Centennial State Ballet
303-772-1335, 338 Main St., Ste. 3, Longmont
centennialstateballet.org

Dance Arts
303-466-3212, 555 Burbank St.,#N, Broomfeild
danceartsstudio.org

Dance Dimensions
303-772-3750, 638 Main St., Longmont
dancedimensions.net

Dance Front
303-817-2234, 901 Front St., Louisville
thedancefront.com

Dance Movement
303-604-6530 1455, Coal Creek Dr., Lafayette
thedancemovement.net

Dance Space
720-255-2619, 3120 Village Vista #103, Erie
dancespacedance.com

Danse Etoile Ballet
720-938-3030, 1075 S. Boulder Rd., Lafayette
danseetoile.com

Elite Dance Academy
Boulder: 303-442-3745, 3005 Sterling Circle, Suite 100, Boulder
Broomfield: 303-466-8626, 8820 W. 116th Circle A, Broomfield
elitedanceacademy.net

Fearless Motion Dance Center
303-449-4410, 1691B Coalton Rd., Superior
fearlessmotiondance.com

Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Colorado Springs North: 719-344-5131, 5649 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs
Parker: 303-237-3733, 11153 S. Parker Road, Suite S, Parker
Westminster: 303-429-3237, 6995 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
fredastaire.com

Globalsound Studio
303-439-7956, 555 Alter St., Unit 9F, Broomfield
globalsoundstudio.com

Grace Studios
303-465-5678, 3101 Industrial Lane, #B, Broomfield
gracestudios.com

Gymnastics Unlimited
303-452-4075, 525 W. 115th Ave., Northglenn
gucolorado.com

Helander Dance Theatre
303-473-9438, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
helanderdance.org

High Peaks Twirling
303-710-5091, Lafayette
highpeakstwirlers.com

Imagination Circus Arts
303-548-9340, 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder
imaginationcircusarts.com

Kutandara Center
303-443-2969, 5401 Western Ave. #B, Boulder
kutandara.com

LTD Academy
303-317-2707, 1422 Nelson Rd., Longmont
ldtacademy.com

Mountain Kids Gymnastics
970-239-3717, 419 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins
mountain-kids.com

Iluminar Aerial
720-479-8438, 2655 Industrial Ln., Broomfield
iluminaraerial.com

Premier School of Dance
303-457-2165, 12351 Grant St., Unit 360, Thornton
danceatpremier.com

reVel Dance Center
303-946-6166, 460 Jones Ct., #102, Erie
reveldancecenter.com

Scootbacks Square Dance Class
303-451-6126, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield
scootbacks.com

Taps and Toes Dance Studio
303-460-0685
Broomfield: 6855 W. 116th Ave., Broomfield
Thornton: 128th & Colorado Blvd., Thornton
tapsntoes.com

Tara Cluck Dance Center
303-665-0908, 990 S Public Rd., Lafayette
tcdcdance.com

The Dance Movement
303-604-6530, 1012 Carbon Court. #101, Erie
thedancemovement.net

The Little Gym
Colorado Springs: 719-447-9153, 9625 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs
Fort Collins (Timnath): 970-364-9942, 4650 Signal Tree Dr Building A, Unit 1500, Timnath
Lone Tree: 303-285-0104, 750 8600 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree
Westminster: 303-427-6688, 10141 Wadsworth Parkway #300, Westminster
thelittlegym.com

Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics
720-887-6752, 1405 S. Public Road, Lafayette
xtremealtitude.com

Language

Alliance Francaise
720-568-9976, 7701 E 1st Pl., Unit A, Denver
afdenver.org

Intercambio
Boulder: 303-996-0275, 4735 Walnut St., Suite B, Boulder
Longmont: 303-776-7070, 1715 Iron Horse Drive, Suite 130, Longmont
intercambio.org

Language Solutions
303-664-0852, 305 W. Simpson St., Lafayette
coloradointerpreters.com

Spanish Institute
303-503-5652, 1084 Iliad Way, Lafayette
spanish-institute.com

Spanish for All
303-681-6107, 1107 Raymer Ln, Superior

Music

The Afterbeat Drum School
720-837-5410, 917 Front St., Louisville
afterbeatdrumschool.com

Boulder Guitar Coach
720-323-6424, 3063 Sterling Cir. East, Boulder
boulderguitarcoach.com

Boulder Suzuki Strings
720-295-5647, 2705 Stanford Ave., Boulder
bouldersuzukistrings.org

A Child’s Song
303-460-7408
Thornton: 12301 Grant St., #200, Thornton
Denver: 2180 S. University Blvd., Denver
achildssong.com

Colorado Children’s Chorale
303-892-5600, 3801 East Florida Ave., Suite 400, Denver
childrenschorale.org

Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts
303-665-0599, 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette
comusic.org

Children’s Music Academy of Erie
970-556-8315, 77 Erie Village Square Suite 260, Erie
childrensmusicacademy.org/erie-co

DaVinci Center for Musical Arts
720-466-5119, 555 Alter St., #A, Broomfield
davinciarts.org

Dog House Music
720-864-0650, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette
doghousemusic.com

Flatirons Strings Academy
303-908-2493, 3745 Martin Drive, Boulder
fsamusic.org

Harmony Music House
303-444-7444, 2525 1/2 Broadway, Boulder
harmonymusichouse.com

Jason Olson Guitarist
303-621-4031, 320 Main St., Unit D, Longmont
jasonolsonguitarist.com

Kutandara Center
303-443-2969, 5401 Western Ave., #B, Boulder
kutandara.com

Lesson Studio/Rock PopMa
303-543-3777, 3200 Valmont Rd., #8, Boulder
thelessonstudio.com

Love Music Studio
770-316-4389, 1095 Atlantis Ave., Lafayette
lovemusicstudios.com/home

Melody Kids Music Together
303-773-0742, 700 Tenacity Drive Longmont
melodykids.com

Mojo’s Music Academy
303-776-3373, 350 Terry St., Longmont
mojosmusicacademy.com

Mountain Song Music Studio
303-413-1120, 4800 Baseline Road E. 104, PMB#320, Boulder
mountainsongmusic.yourvirtuoso.com

My Piano Prodigy
Home Studio, Erie
mypianoprodigy.musicteachershelper.com/home

Rocky Ridge Music Center
Estes Park (Summer): 970-586-4031, 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park
Boulder: 303-449-1106, 1128 Pine St., Boulder
rockyridge.org

School of Rock
Aurora: 720-789-8866, 13750 E. Rice Place, Suite 100, Aurora
Boulder: 303-532-1201, 3280 28th St., Unit 1, Boulder
Broomfield: 303-325-3772, 6500 W 120th Ave Unit A-B, Broomfield
Colorado Springs: 719-888-7625, 7535 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs
Denver: 720-221-6991, 560 S. Holly St., #15, Denver
Fort Collins: 970-236-7625, 215 E. Foothills Parkway., Fort Collins
Highlands Ranch: 720-828-7625, 9265 S. Broadway #200, Highlands Ranch
Lakewood: 720-662-7625, 608 Garrison St., Unit V, Lakewood
Littleton: 303-974-7547, 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, Suite D-20-21, Littleton
schoolofrock.com

Sollohub School of Music
303-667-7957
Broomfield: 7000 W 120th Ave., Broomfield
Denver: 1660 Gilpin St., Denver
sollohubmusic.com

Theater

Arvada Center
720-898-7200, 6901 Wadsworth, Arvada
arvadacenter.org

Boulder Dinner Theatre (BDT)
303-449-6000, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
bdtstage.com

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company
303-351-2382, 2590 Walnut St., #1, Boulder
betc.org

Coal Creek Community Theater
303-665-0955, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville
cctlouisville.org

Dance Space
720-255-2619, 16669 Washington St., Thornton
dancespacedance.com

Firehouse Theater Company
303-562-3232, 7653 E. 1st Pl., Denver
johnhandtheater.com

Illusions the Drag Queen Show Denver
502-716-7535
illusionsthedragqueenshow.com

Jester’s Dinner Theatre/Performing Arts School
303-682-9980, 224 Main St., Longmont
jesterstheatre.com

Local Theater Company
720-600-7082, 1630 30th St., #171, Boulder
localtheaterco.org

Longmont Theatre Co.
303-772-5200, 513 Main St., Longmont
longmonttheatre.org

Reel Kids
720-212-1244, 3063 Sterling Circle Unit 5, Boulder
myreelkids.com

Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids/Academy for the Arts
303-245-8150, 5311 Western Ave., #D, Denver
ActorsAcademyCO.com

Theater Company of Lafayette
720-209-2154, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette
tclstage.org

Wildflower School of Voice
720-212-1244, 3229 Walnut St., Boulder
facebook.com/mybouldermusic

Art

Arts HUB
303-229-1127, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette
Artshub.org

Boulder County Arts Alliance
303-447-2422, 2400 28th St., #103, Boulder
bouldercountyarts.org

Lafayette Art UnderGround Hustle (LAUGH)
303-809-2185
laughevent.org

Open Window Studio
720-400-1319, 7873 St., Vrain Rd., Longmont
openwindowstudio.org

Sunflower Art Studio
720-939-7545, 6545 Gunpark Drive, #200, Boulder
artsunflower.com

Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio
303-665-7026, 14676 Delaware St., #850, Westminster
whimsypaintandsip.com

Young Rembrandts
866-300-6010
youngrembrandts.com/DenverNW

Rock Climbing

ABC Kids Climbing
303-443-5437, 1960 32nd St., Boulder
abckidsboulder.com

Avid 4 Adventure
720-249-2412, 1501 Empire Rd., Louisville
avid4.com

Boulder Rock Club
303-447-2804, 2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
boulderrockclub.com

Camp Granite Lake
720-249-2997, 11902 Camp Eden Rd., Golden
campgranitelake.com

CATS Gymnastics & Rock Climbing
303-939-9699, 2400 30th St., Boulder
www.catsgym.com

Movement Climbing and Fitness
Boulder: 303-443-1505, 2845 Valmont Road, Boulder
Denver Baker: 720-476-7800, 1155 W. Fifth Ave., Denver
Denver Rino: 720-667-3059, 3201 Walnut St., Suite 107, Denver
Englewood: 303-242-3555, 1050 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 100, Englewood
Golden: 303-222-9564, 700 Golden Ridge Road, Golden
movementgyms.com

Rock’n & Jam’n
303-254-4344, 9499 Washington St., #C, Thornton
climbthebest.com

The Spot Bouldering Gym
Boulder: 303-379-8806, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder
Denver: 720-542-3326, 1235 Delaware St., Denver
Golden: 303-317-5644, 1391 Brickyard Road, Golden
Louisville: 303-317-3770, 1754 Dogwood St., Louisville
thespotgym.com

Women’s Wilderness
303-938-9191, 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder
womenswilderness.org

Warrior Challenge Arena
720-370-9700, 3400 Industrial Ln., Unit #12A, Broomfield
warriorchallengearena.com

Soccer

Boulder Indoor Soccer
303-440-0809, 3203 Pearl St., Boulder
boulderindoorsoccer.com

Broomfield Soccer Club
303-466-0096, 2150 W. 6th Ave., Suite F, Broomfield
broomfieldsoccerclub.org

Colorado Fusion Soccer Club/Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Aurora (Central): 719-359-4719, 111 Havana St., Suite 120, Aurora
Aurora (South): 719-377-4050, 111 Havana St., Suite 120, Aurora
Castle Rock: 719-306-0964, 2721 S College Ave., Fort Collins
Fort Collins: 719-362-0212, 2619 Canton Court., Suite C, Fort Collins
Westminster: 719-394-8143, 9109 Harlan St.#230, Westminster
rapidsyouthsoccer.org

Colorado Soccer Camp
303-492-8623, UCB 372, Boulder
cusoccercamp.com

FC Boulder Soccer
303-443-8877, 555 Aspen Ridge Dr., #F, Lafayette
fcboulder.com

Boulder County United
303-443-8877
Boulder: 3203 Pearl St., Boulder
Lafayette: 555 Aspen Ridge Drive., Lafayette
bouldercountyunited.com

Trebol Soccer Club
720-876-2237, 800 Jefferson Ave., Louisville
trebolsoccer.org

Swimming

Aquavista Swim School
303-499-3188, 3485 Martin Drive., Boulder

Blue Dolphin Swim School
303-254-6920, 7655 W. 108th Ave., Unit 300, Westminster
bluedolphinswimschool.com

Colorado Swim School
303-439-7946, 5075 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
coswimschool.com

Infant Aquatics at Swim, Float, Swim
Jolyn Anderson: 720-219-9999
Judy Heumann: 303-499-2229
Kyla Heumann: 303-499-2229
infantaquatics.com

Swim School of Boulder/Ocean First Diving
303-444-7234, 3015 Bluff St., Boulder
oceanfirst.blue

Swim Otters Swim and Fitness School
303-554-7946, 3974 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge
swimotters.com

Equestrian

Academy Stables
303-665-4637, 4277 N. 109th St., Lafayette
academystables.com

A Rising Star Equestrian Center
303-431-4675, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada
arisingstareqcenter.com

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center
303-652-9131, 11968 Mineral Road., Longmont
ctrcinc.org

Just A Little Farm
303-579-3837, 8200 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder
justalittlefarm.com

Mounting Miracles Ranch, Inc.
720-971-0569, 11051 Jasper Road, Lafayette
mountingmiraclesranch.org

Plane View Farm
303-237-2375, 4738 County Road 5, Erie
planeviewfarm.com

Triple Creek Ranch
303-444-4291, 4255 Nelson Rd., Longmont
triplecreek-ranch.com

Martial Arts

Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts
303-507-3800, 1750 38th St., Boulder
www.academychinesearts.org

ATA Karate/Blackbelt (American Taekwondo Assoc.)
Denver: 303-816-3395, 1485 S. Colorado Blvd., #190, Denver
Westminster: 303-963-9440, 8433 Church Ranch Blvd., #300, Westminster
atawekick.com

Bennetts Karate
303-947-3908, 1010 Carbon Court., Unit F, Erie
bennettskarate.com

Boulder Quest Center
303-440-3647, 1501 Lee Hill Road, #18, Boulder
boulderquest.com

The Dojo of Karate
303-920-4500, 1975 W. 120th Ave., #300, Westminster
facebook.com/thedojoofkarate

Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Arvada: (303) 463-1663, 12421 W. 49TH Ave. #3, Wheat Ridge
Boulder: 303-938-1275, 2005 32nd St., Boulder
Castle Rock: (720) 510-3879, 4807 Industrial Way, Unit 102, Castle Rock
Centennial: 720-998-5795, 5170 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite E2, Centennial
Denver: 303-623-1715, 1304 S. Santa Fe Drive, Denver
Littleton: 303-600-8425, 5005 S. Kipling Parkway., Suite A2, Littleton
Longmont: 720-731-2655, 2415 Wedgewood Ave., Longmont
Thornton: 720-285-2148, 4243 E. 136th Ave., Unit 303, Thorton
eastonbjj.com

International Martial Arts
303-665-0339, 1340 Main St., Louisville
imakarate.com

Longmont Wado-Kai
720-893-1331, 1350 Ken Pratt Blvd., Unit 4A, Longmont
longmontwadokai.com/wp/

Mile High Karate
Westminster: 303-426-0277, 11265 Decatur St., #200, Westminster
Thornton: 303-280-1839, 3979 E 120th Ave., Thornton
milehighkarate.com

Ninja Station
Englewood: 720-874-9024, 8644 S. Peoria St., Englewood
Lafayette: 720-603-9155, 1700 Coal Creek Dr., #2, Lafayette
ninjanation.com

Ripple Effects Martial Arts
Fort Collins: 970-282-3714, 2948 Council Tree Ave. #137, Fort Collins
Johnstown: 970-829-1837, 4870 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown
Longmont: 719-285-6003, 1242 S Hover St., #A-300, Longmont
rippleeffectmartialarts.com

Rocky Mountain Kung Fu
720-775-2839, 990 S. Public Rd., Lafayette
rockymountainkungfu.com

Scientific Martial Arts and Fitness
303-451-5131, 40 Garland Drive Unit C, Northglenn
flashkickboxing.net

Scornavacco Family Karate
303-485-5425, 1830 Boston Ave., #F, Longmont
karatechangeslives.com

Seo’s Martial Arts
Arvada: 303-431-2200, 6490 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Lakewood: 303-948-4466, 3255 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
Westminster: 303-426-7996, 9250 Sheridan Blvd., #100, Westminster
seosmartialartsacademy.com

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association
303-507-3800, 1750 38th St., Boulder
shaolinhungmei.org

Success Martial Arts
720-890-3889, 1721 Boxelder St., #105, Louisville
successmartialarts.net

Tran’s Martial Arts
Boulder: 303-402-9460, 3101-1/2 28th St., Boulder
Denver: 303-692-9806, 1550 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver
Fort Collins: 970-493-3838, 3524 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
Longmont: 303-776-1887, 117 S. Sunset St., Suite D, Longmont
trans-mafc.com

Vision Quest Kenpo Karate-IBBA
303-604-2119, 305 Waneka Parkway., Lafayette
vqmartialarts.com

Miscellaneous

Athletic Adventures
720-708-6306, 3773 Monarch St., Frederick
athletic-adventures.com

Book Arts League
1915 N. 95th St., Lafayette
bookartsleague.org

Boulder Circus Center
303-444-8110, 4747 26th St., Boulder
bouldercircuscenter.net

Boy Scouts
303-455-5522, 10455 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 100, Denver
denverboyscouts.org

Colorado Junior Rowing Camp
cjcrew.org

Girl Scouts
877-404-5708
girlscoutsofcolorado.org

Natural Highs: Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
303-859-5778
naturalhighs.org

Northern Colorado Fencers
303-641-6557, 1949 33rd St., Boulder
ncfencers.org

Renaissance Adventures
303-786-9216, 5717 Arapahoe Ave., #100, Boulder
renaissanceadventures.com

Rocky Mountain Tennis Center
303-449-5033, 1345 28th St., Boulder
rmtenniscenter.com

Sword Camp
720-934-6890, Chautauqua Park, Baseline Rd & 9th St., Boulder
Swordcamp.com

Skate City Colorado
Arvada: 303-423-0616, 5353 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
Aurora: 303-690-1444, 15100 E. Girard Ave., Aurora
Colorado Springs: 719-591-1016, 4575 Austin Bluffs Parkway., Colorado Springs
Littleton: 303-795-6109, 5801 S. Lowell Way, Littleton
Westminster: 303-457-0220, 200 W. 121st Ave., Westminster
skatecitycolorado.com

Square State Skate
720-441-4047
Boulder: 5757 Arapahoe Unit B1, Boulder
Denver: 4321 Broadway Unit 4, Denver
squarestateskate.com

Government Services

Boulder County Head Start
303-441-3980, 3482 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder County Housing & Human Services
303-441-1000, 3460 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder Parks & Recreation
303-413-7200, 3198 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

City of Longmont Parks and Recreation Department
303-651-8446, 310 Quail Rd., Longmont
longmontcolorado.gov

Erie Parks and Recreation
303-926-2541, 450 Powers St., Erie
erieco.gov

Recreation Centers

Bob Burger – Lafayette Park & Recreation Center
303-665-0469, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park
303-464-5520, 250 Spader Way, Broomfield
broomfield.org/2651/The-Bay-Aquatic-Park

Broomfield Community Center
303-464-5500, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield
broomfield.org/2708/Broomfield-Community-Center

Carpenter – Thornton Recreation Center
303-255-7800, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield
thorntonco.gov/recreation/facilities/Pages/carpenter-recreation-center.aspx

Louisville Recreation Center
303-666-7400, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville
louisvilleco.gov/living-in-louisville/recreation-senior-center

Northglenn Recreation Center
303-450-8800, 1 East Memorial Parkway, Northglenn
northglenn.org/rec_and_events/recreation_center.php

Paul Derda – Broomfield Recreation Center
303-460-6900 13201 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield
broomfield.org/339/recreation

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
303-231-1300, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
rootedinfun.com/174/recreation-center

YMCA
Boulder: 303-442-2778, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
Lafayette: 303-664-5455, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette
Longmont: 303-776-0370, 950 Lashley Lane, Longmont
Johnstown: 720-797-2020, 165 Settler Way, Johnstown
Cheyenne: 307-634-9622, 1426 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne
Loveland: 860 E 29th St., Loveland
Grant: 303-838-7900, 51321 US Highway 285, Grant
ymcanoco.org

Libraries

Boulder Public Libraries
Carnegie Library for Local History: 303-441-3110, 1125 Pine St., Boulder
NoBo Corner Library: 303-441-3100, 4600 Broadway, Boulder
George Reynolds Branch Library: 303-441-3100, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
Main Library: 303-441-3100, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Meadows Branch Library: 303-441-3100, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder
boulderlibrary.org

Broomfield Public Library
720-887-2300, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield
broomfield.org/276/library-home

Carbon Valley Regional Library
888-861-7323, 7 Park Ave., Firestone
mylibrary.us/cvrl/

Centennial Park Library
888-861-7323, 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley
mylibrary.us/cp

Erie Community Library
888-861-7323, 400 Powers St., Erie
mylibrary.us/erie

Farr Regional Library
888-861-7323, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley
mylibrary.us/farr

High Plains Libraries
888-861-7323
mylibrary.us/locations-and-hours/

Lafayette Public Library
303-665-5200, 775 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette
cityoflafayette.com/library

Lincoln Park Library
888-861-7323, 1012 11th St., Greeley
mylibrary.us/lp

Longmont Public Library
303-651-8470, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont
longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library

Louisville Public Library
303-335-4849, 951 Spruce St., Louisville
louisville-library.org

Services & Community Resources

Autism

Action Behavior Centers – ABA Therapy for Autism
Broomfield: 720-259-5500, 320 E 1st Ave #101, Broomfield
Broomfield: 720-588-1200, 3301 W 144th Ave Suite 100, Broomfield
Denver: 720-440-5500, 7001 Tower Rd Suite A, Denver
Longmont: 720-405-6201, 1921 Corporate Ctr Dr Suite 3G, Longmont
Parker: 720-457-3100, 19284 Cottonwood Dr Suite 101, Parker
Westminster: 720-588-1500, 1865 W 121st Ave #200, Westminster
actionbehavior.com/locations

Alta Vista Center For Autism
303-759-1192, 2690 S Holly St, Denver

Arizona Autism
303-773-1034, 9830 W 59th Pl, Arvada
arizonaautism.com

Autism Climbs
720-530-3506
autismclimbs.org

Autism Community Store
303-309-3647, 14095 E Exposition Ave, Aurora
autismcommunitystore.com

Autism Home Support Services
720-923-1381, 12365 Huron St Ste 1600, Westminster
autismhomesupport.com

Autism Learning Partners
Broomfield: 888-805-0759, 340 E 1st Ave #102, Broomfield
Denver: 888-805-0759, 4380 S Syracuse St, Denver
Longmont: 888-805-0759, 205 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont
autismlearningpartners.com/locations/colorado

Autism Services And Programs
303-667-3098, 4940 Ward Rd., Wheat Ridge
asapsperry.com/contact

Autism Skills Development
970-239-1518, 265 S Harlan St, Lakewood

Autism Society of Boulder County
720-272-8231
autismboulder.org

Autism Society of Colorado
720-214-0794
autismcolorado.org

Autism West Behavior Partners
720-634-9500, 10730 E Bethany Dr #355, Aurora
awbpartners.com

Behavioral Innovations
Aurora: 720-642-7019, 20971 E Smoky Hill Rd #102, Aurora
Boulder: 720-642-7019, 3000 Center Green Dr Suite 120, Boulder
Littleton: 720-642-7019, 8151 Southpark Ln Unit 100, Littleton
Longmont: 720-642-7019, 1880 Industrial Cir Suite E, Longmont
behavioral-innovations.com/locations

Behavior Services of the Rockies
720-837-2348
bsotr.com

BehaviorSpan
720-206-9644, 14707 E 2nd Avenue GL100, Aurora
behaviorspan.com

Best Day Services
720-532-8946, 11175 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora
bestdayservicesllc.com/contact

Blue Hearts ABA Services
970-444-2892, 3758 E 104th Ave, Thornton
blueheartsabaservices.com/contact

Center For Autism & Related Disorders
Aurora: 720-545-0768, 2121 S Blackhawk St #100, Aurora
Boulder: 720-643-2350, 5305 Spine Rd STE A, Boulder
Denver: 720-452-0335, 4760 N Oakland St # 100, Denver
centerforautism.com

Colorado Autism Consultants
Aurora: 720-584-8055, 10650 E Bethany Dr, Aurora
Buena Vista: 720-584-8055, 615 E Main St, Buena Vista
Leadville: 720-584-8055, 1609 N Poplar St, Leadville
coautism.com

Consultants for Children, Inc.
Aurora: 720-272-1289, 14095 E Exposition Ave, Aurora
Longmont: 720-272-1289, 802 Kimbark St, Longmont
cfcico.com

Developmental Pathways
303-360-6600, 14280 E Jewell Ave Suite A, Aurora
dpcolo.org

Firefly Autism
303-759-1192, 2001 Hoyt St, Lakewood
fireflyautism.org

Garden, Inc.
303-306-8259, 4750 S Santa Fe Cir Unit 5, Englewood
gardenautism.org

Gather and Grow Therapy Services
720-515-4487, 1300 Plaza Ct N #101, Lafayette
gatherandgrowtherapy.com

Growing Minds Autism Programs
720-328-9857, 80 Garden Center #26, Broomfield
autism-programs.com

Hopebridge
Aurora: 303-656-2213, 18737 E Hampden Ave, Aurora
Denver: 720-735-0649, 2280 S Albion St, Denver
Englewood: 720-571-9556, 1 Inverness Dr E Suite 100, Englewood
Westminster: 720-571-9562, 1865 W 121st Ave Suite 150C, Westminster
hopebridge.com

Hopelight Behavioral Health
303-834-9338, 1351 Collyer St, Longmont
hopelightbh.org

Imagine Behavioral Health Services
303-457-5719, 1400 Dixon Ave, Lafayette

InBloom Autism Services
888-754-0398, 12503 E Euclid Dr Suite 55, Centennial
inbloomautism.com/denver

InBloom Autism Services
888-754-0398, 9053 N Harlan St #90, Westminster
inbloomautism.com/denver

Integrative Play
970-364-6845, 1314 Main St Suite 205, Louisville
integrativeplaytherapy.com

JumpStart Autism Center
303-284-7328, 369 Inverness Pkwy #375, Englewood
jumpstartaba.com

Lighthouse Behavior Services
720-449-6676, 1823 Sunset Pl Ste C, Longmont
lighthousetherapeutics.com

Lighthouse Neurofeedback
720-449-6676, 720 100 Year Party Ct, Longmont
lighthousetherapeutics.com

Mindcolor Autism – ABA Therapy
833-646-3222, 295 Interlocken Blvd #250, Broomfield
mindcolorautism.com

Next Steps Consulting LLC
720-285-6841
nextstepsconsult.com

Oasis Pediatric Therapy
970-451-1234, 5699 W 20th St, Greeley
oasispediatrictherapy.com

Overture – Day Program Site
303-444-0573, 425 S Bowen St #6, Longmont
overturesvs.com

Rocky Mountain Autism Center
303-985-1133, 8600 Park Meadows Dr #800, Lone Tree

Sample Supports
720-684-6102, 1551 Milky Way, Thornton
samplesupports.com

Soar Autism Center
Denver: 720-706-3396, 2170 S Parker Rd Suite 100, Denver
Denver: 720-706-3396, 3401 Quebec St Suite 110, Denver
Lakewood: 720-706-3396, 13949 W Colfax Ave Suite 150, Lakewood
soarautismcenter.com

Spectra Autism Center
303-665-6800, 1650 W 121st Ave, Westminster
spectracenters.org

Summit Supports
720-722-1258, 13877 Hudson Way, Thornton
summitsupports.com

Trumpet Behavioral Health
720-845-6675, 1330 S Potomac St Ste 112, Aurora
tbh.com/locations

Wild Sun Behavioral Services and Preschool
720-849-2668, 685 Briggs St, Erie

Disability

Ability Connection Colorado
130-369-19339, 801 Yosemite St, Denver
abilityconnectioncolorado.org

Ability Specialists Inc.
303-690-5203, 6690 E Warren Ave #100, Denver
abilityspecialists.com

ABLE
303-920-9279, 550 Thornton Pkwy STE 118, Thornton
ablecolorado.com

Advocacy Denver
303-831-7733, 950 S Cherry St, Denver
advocacydenver.org

Aging and Disability Resources
970-248-2746, 1129 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction
mcadrc.org

All Friends, Inc “Possibilities and Choice”
303-731-5310, 235, 11175 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora
allfriendsinc.com

Andy’s House
720-420-9095
andyshouseservices.com

Anson’s Place
303-551-1520, 11059 E Bethany Dr suite 110, Aurora
ansonsplace.net

Atlantis Community, Inc.
303-733-9324, 201 S Cherokee St Unit 100, Denver
atlantiscommunity.org

Behavior Services of the Rockies
720-837-2348
bsotr.com

Brain Balance Center of Superior
970-431-0050, 406 Center Dr H, Superior

Bridges of Colorado
844-921-1568, 2600 S Parker Rd ste 6-163, Aurora
locations.sevitahealth.com/united-states/co/aurora/bridges-of-colorado/627

Brightlight Care
720-800-2331, 9140 W 100th Ave # A10, Westminster
brightlightscare.com

Care & Community LLC
303-955-1672, 18757 E Hampden Ave, Aurora

Center For People-Disabilities
303-442-8662, 1675 Range St, Boulder
cpwd.org

Cerebral Palsy of Colorado Inc
720-262-4210, 852 Jamaica St, Aurora

Choice Living Services
720-421-1312, 1690 S Abilene St Suite 110, Aurora

Choice Living Services Inc.
720-505-4222, 5255 Marshall St #120, Arvada
choicels.com

City of Aurora Disability Services
303-368-4100, 2530 S Parker Rd Ste 500, Aurora

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
303-839-1775, Empire Park business plaza, 1385 S Colorado Blvd Ste. 610-A, Denver
ccdconline.org

Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
720-941-0176, 1120 Lincoln St, Denver
coddc.org

Colorado Fund-People With Disabilities
303-733-2867, 1355 S Colorado Blvd # 920, Denver
cfpdtrust.org

Comfort Speech Therapy
720-600-7197, 2600 S. Rock Creek Pkwy., 07-20, Superior
comfortspeechtherapy.com

Community Advantage of Colorado
303-772-9103, 11990 Grant St Suite 550, Northglenn
rescarecommunityliving.com/locations/Colorado/Northglenn/911

Dental At Your Door
708-650-6229
dentalatyourdoor.com

Developmental Disabilities Center
Golden: 303-279-3852, 16611 S Golden Rd., Golden
Lafayette: 303-926-6400, 1400 Dixon Ave, Lafayette
imaginecolorado.org

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
303-233-3363, 11177 W 8th Ave, Lakewood
ddrcco.com

Disability Center
303-320-1345, 4831 38th Ave, Denver
ssa.gov/benefits/disability

Disability Determination Services
303-368-4100, 3190 S Vaughn Way #130, Aurora

Disability Law Colorado
303-722-0300, 455 Sherman St #130, Denver
disabilitylawco.org

Disabled Resource Services
Fort Collins: 970-482-2700, 1017 Robertson St Unit B, Fort Collins
Loveland: 970-667-0816, 2154 W Eisenhower Blvd Unit 5, Loveland
drsnoco.org

Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation
303-774-4920, 825 Delaware Ave #101, Longmont
dvr.colorado.gov

Elevated Supports
720-256-5191, 637 Terry St, Longmont
elevatedsupports.com

Elevation Ability Services
720-524-7648, 14415 E Smoky Hill Rd., Aurora
elevationcolo.com

Emerge
303-322-9000, 400 S Colorado Blvd STE 860, Denver
emergeprofessionals.com

Evoke Behavioral Health
720-355-1081, 4400 E Evans Ave, Denver
evokebehavioralhealth.com

Extended Care, LLC
720-213-3830, 3190 S Vaughn Way Ste 550, Aurora
extendedcareservices.com

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Broomfield
303-404-0123, 11851 Saulsbury St, Broomfield
friendsofbroomfield.org

Gather and Grow Therapy Services
720-515-4487, 1300 Plaza Ct N #101, Lafayette
gatherandgrowtherapy.com

Grant A Dream Foundation
720-741-7898
grantadream.org

Imagine!
720-214-0049, 1665 Coal Creek Dr, Lafayette
imaginecolorado.org

Innovative Services of Colorado
720-748-0348, 14107 E Exposition Ave, Aurora
innovativeservicesco.com

Instructional Services Center
720-542-4500, 2401 W 80th Ave, Denver
westminsterpublicschools.org/Page/2926

Lil Friends
303-358-9341, 805 Burbank St #805, Broomfield
lilfriends.org/contact-us

Linguabee
855-585-5859
linguabee.com

Lotus Brain Integration
303-885-2369
lotusintegration.com

Med-Lift Wheelchair Transportation
720-721-7021
mymedlift.com

Meredith Lang Speech Language
847-331-5264, 598 Indian Peaks Trail West, Lafayette
meredithlangspeechlanguage.com

Mosaic in Denver
303-369-9711, 3443 S Galena St #330, Denver
mosaicinfo.org/locations/colorado/denver

Mosby Services
303-319-6955, 1245 Champa St, Denver

Neurodiverging Coaching | Coaching and Training for All Brains
720-593-8543
neurodiverging.com

North Metro Community Services
303-457-1001, 1001 W 124th Ave, Denver
nmetro.org

Overture – Day Program Site
303-444-0573, 425 S Bowen St #6, Longmont
overturesvs.com

Pathways Speech Therapy
720-713-3274, 671 Mitchell Way, #117, Erie
pathwaysspeechtherapy.com

Parent to Parent of Colorado (Dis)
877-472-7201, 801 Yosemite St, Denver
p2p-co.org

Parker Personal Care Homes
303-424-6078, 1597 Cole Blvd #250, Lakewood
parkerpch.com

Professional Sign Language Interpreting Inc.
303-920-7330
psli.net

Quality Life Service LLC
303-439-2122, 11975 Reed St #1, Broomfield
qualitylifeserv.com

REVEL
720-502-4927, 3501 Blake St #250, Denver
revelinlife.org

Rocky Mountain Independence for the Physically Challenged
303-945-4000, 7318 S Steele Cir #1954, Centennial

Sample Supports
Aurora: 720-684-6102, 12101 E Iliff Ave Ste T, Aurora
Thorton: 720-684-6102, 1551 Milky Way, Thornton
amplesupports.com

Soul Dogs, Inc.
303-484-9361, 9053 N Harlan St #60, Westminster
soul-dogs-inc.org

Speech-Language Associates, LLC
303-926-4215, 489 N. US Highway 287., #201, Lafayette

The Bridge Community
303-935-4740, 3101 W Hillside Pl, Denver
thebridgecommunity.net

The Center for People with Disabilities
303-790-1390, 10317 Washington St, Thornton
cpwd.org

The Roost Training Center
720-420-0848, 990 S Public Rd #2196, Lafayette
theroosttrainingcenter.com

The Traveling Gnomes
100 Kalamath St, Denver
thetravelinggnomes.org

Venezia Innovative Services
303-537-5078, 15343 E 6th Ave, Aurora
veneziais.org

Veteran Specialist
720-463-4213
veteranspecialist.com

Wonder Years, LLC
720-401-1574, 601 S Bowen St Suites 120 & 121, Longmont
livewonderyears.com

Family Support

Moxie Moms
susan@moxiemoms.com
moxiemoms.com

A Precious Child
303-466-4272, 7051 W. 118th Ave., Broomfield
apreciouschild.org

A Woman’s Work
720-414-9661, 7051 W. 118th Ave., Broomfield
awomanswork.org

Boulder JCC
303-998-1900, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder
boulderjcc.org/main/infants-youth-family

Community Food Share
720-797-1651, 650 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville
communityfoodshare.org

Community Table
303-424-6685, 8555 W 57th Ave., Arvada
cotable.org

Emergency Family Assistance
303-442-3042, 1575 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder
efaa.org

Meals on Wheels
720-780-3380, 3701 Canfield St., Boulder
mowboulder.org

Stepping Stones
303-872-6882, 9032 West Ken Caryl Ave., A1 A3, Littleton
Steppingstonesupportcenter.com

LGBT+

Boulder County AIDS Project
303-444-6121, 2118 14th St., Boulder
303-774-8827, 515 Kimbark St., Longmont
bcap.org

Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center
303-442-5160, 2855 Valmont Rd., Boulder
boulderwomenshealth.org

Denver Element
720-382-5900, 4242 Delaware St, Denver
thedenverelement.org

Denver Health LGBTQ+ Health Services
303-602-6760, 777 Bannock St, Denver
denverhealth.org/patients-visitors/telehealth-appointments

Envision: You
303-214-2119, 3100 N Downing St, Denver
envision-you.org

Fenway Institute Helpline & Peer Listening Line
888-340-4528 (Helpline)
800-399-7337 (Peer Listening Line)
fenwayhealth.org

Fortaleza Familiar
720-621-2332
fortalezafamiliar.org

Gay Colorado
602-466-2501
gaycolorado.com

Gender Identity Center of Colorado
303-202-6466, 3460 S Federal Blvd., Englewood
lgbtqcolorado.org/resources/gender-identity-center-of-colorado

Gender Spectrum
510-788-4412
genderspectrum.org

Generations
303-678-6139
Boulder: 3450 Broadway, Boulder
Longmont: 515 Coffman Street, Second Floor, Longmont
boulderCountyGENERATIONS.org

iAmClinic – LGBTQIA+ Therapy Denver
720-551-8382, 899 Logan St # 311, Denver
iamclinic.org

I Matter
imattercolorado.org/about

Inside Out Youth Services
719-328-1056, 223 N. Wahsatch Ave Suite 101, Colorado Springs
insideoutys.org

It Takes A Village
303-367-4747, 1475 Lima St, Aurora
ittakesavillagecolorado.org/what-we-do

Joy As Resistance
303-785-6635
joyasresistance.org

Matthew Shepard Foundation
303-830-7400 800, 18th St #301, Denver
matthewshepard.org

OASOS
303-678-6259
boulderCountyOASOS.org

One Colorado
303-396-6170, 303 E. 17th Ave, Suite 400 Denver
one-colorado.org

Out Boulder County
303-499-5777, 3340 Mitchell Ln, Boulder
outboulder.org

Out Boulder County Pridehouse
720-428-8295, 1443 Spruce St, Boulder
outboulder.org

PFLAG Broomfield
720-477-0427
pflagbroomfield.org

Queer Asterisk
720-507-6161, 1575 Franklin St., Denver
queerasterisk.com/contact

Rainbow Alley
303-951-5213, 1301 E Colfax Ave, Denver
lgbtqcolorado.org/programs/rainbow-alley

Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)
303-449-8623, 835 North St., Boulder

St. Vrain Valley Safe Schools Coalition
303-678-6259
stvrainsafeschools.org/about

Teen Clinic
303-442-5160, 2855 Valmont Rd., Boulder
bouldervalleyhealth.org/teen-clinic

The Boulder Valley Safe Schools Coalition
303-494-8171
facebook.com/BoulderSafeSchools

The Center on Colfax – LGBTQ Colorado
303-733-7743, 1301 E Colfax Ave, Denver
glbtcolorado.org

The Trevor Project (Suicide Prevention)
866-488-7386
thetrevorproject.org

Transgender Center of the Rockies
303-761-0200, 3460 S. Federal Blvd., Sheridan
transgendercenteroftherockies.org

TRUE Center for Gender Diversity
720-777-8783
childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/gender-diversity-center

TYES
303-351-2044
tyes-colorado.org

Youth Seen
970-462-7498, Denver
youthseen.org

Homelessness

Adams County Human Services Center
720-523-2000, 11860 N Pecos St, Westminster
adcogov.org/human-services

Almost Home
303-659-6199, 22 S 4th Ave Ste. 102, Brighton
almosthomeonline.org

Aurora Day Resource Center
303-343-7808, 13387 E 19th Pl, Aurora
comitiscrisiscenter.org/aurora-day-resource-center

Aurora Warms The Night
303-343-0537, 9360 E Colfax Ave, Aurora
aurorawarmsthenight.org

Boulder County Housing and Human Services
303-441-1000, 3460 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercounty.org/departments/housing-and-human-services

Boulder Homeless Shelter
303-442-4646, 4869 Broadway, Boulder
bouldershelter.org

BPB Floyd House
303-341-2300, 1350 Chambers Rd # 300, Aurora
bpbfloydinc.org

Bridge House Ready to Work Aurora
720-204-1100, 3176 S Peoria Ct, Aurora
boulderbridgehouse.org

Broomfield FISH Food Bank & Family Resource Center
303-465-1600, 6 Garden Center, Broomfield
broomfieldfish.org

Colfax Community Network
303-360-0627, 1585 Kingston St, Aurora
comitiscrisiscenter.org

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
303-293-2217, 2111 Champa St, Denver
coloradocoalition.org

Community Food Share
303-652-3663, 650 S Taylor Ave, Louisville
communityfoodshare.org

Denver Rescue Mission
303-297-1815, 6100 Smith Rd., Denver
denverrescuemission.org

Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Shelter
303-297-1815, 1130 Park Ave W, Denver
denverrescuemission.org/who-we-are/locations/lawrence-street-shelter

Emergency Family Assistance Association
303-442-3042, 1575 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder
efaa.org

Empowerment Program
303-364-9123, Aurora
empowermentprogram.org

Erie Community Food Bank
720-383-4865, 635 Pierce St., Erie
eriecommunityfoodbank.com

Family Promise of Greater Denver
303-675-0713, 1600 N Downing St #500, Denver
fpgd.org

Family Promise of Greater Denver
303-675-0713, 1600 N Downing St #500, Denver
familypromiseofgreaterdenver.org

Family Tree Inc.
Wheat Ridge: 303-422-2133, 3805 Marshall St., Wheat Ridge
Denver: 303 412-7855, 7010 Broadway #300, Denver
thefamilytree.org

Haven of Hope
303-607-0855, 1101 W 7th Ave, Denver
thoh.org

His Provision Food Pantry
705 Ulysses St, Golden

Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement
720-494-4673, 804 S Lincoln St, Longmont
hopeforlongmont.org

Jefferson County Human Services
303-271-1388, 900 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden

Lafayette Transitional Housing Center
765-423-4880, 815 N 12th St, Lafayette
lthc.net

Lambuth Family Center
720-305-4678, 2741 N Federal Blvd, Denver
lambuthfamilycenter.salvationarmy.org

OUR Center (Outreach United Resource Center, Inc.)
303-772-5529, 220 Collyer St, Longmont
ourcenter.org

Sacred Heart House of Denver
303-296-6686, 2844 Lawrence St, Denver
sacredhearthouse.com/contacts

Safehouse Progressive Alliance
303-673-9000, 400 E Simpson St # 201, Lafayette
safehousealliance.org

Safe Shelter of St., Vrain Valley
303-772-0432, 82 21st Ave, Longmont
safeshelterofstvrain.org

Samaritan House Homeless Shelter– Catholic Charities
303-294-0241, 2301 Lawrence St, Denver

Shannon’s Hope
303-480-5433, Safe House, Arvada
shannonshope.org

Shiloh House – The Sanctuary
720-292-2730, 8461 Delaware St, Thornton
shilohhouse.org/facilities/sanctuary

Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank
303-665-4342, 655 Aspen Ridge Dr, Lafayette
sistercarmen.org

St. Francis Center
303-297-1576, 2323 Curtis Street, Denver
sfcdenver.org

TGTHR: The Source Youth Resource Center
303-447-1207, 3080 Broadway, Boulder
tgthr.org

The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc.
303-684-0810, 515 Kimbark St #107, Longmont
theinnbetween.org

The Refuge
720-295-2270, 11600 Quay St #200, Broomfield
therefugeonline.org

The Salvation Army Aurora
303-364-1965, 802 Quari Ct, Aurora
aurora.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army Broomfield Corps
303-635-3018, 1080 Birch St, Broomfield
broomfield.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army Crossroads Center
720-305-4641, 1901 29th St., Denver
crossroadscenter.salvationarmy.org

Thornton Community Connections
720-977-5800, 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton
thorntonco.gov/community-connections/Pages/default.aspx

Urban Peak Shelter
303-974-2908, 1630 S Acoma St, Denver
urbanpeak.org

Mental Health Support

Center for Trauma and Resilience
303-894-8000 (English), 303-718-8289 (Espanol), Denver
traumahealth.org

2nd Star Counseling LLC
720-515-8796, 806 S Public Rd Suite 201, Lafayette
2ndstarcounseling.com

A Boulder Mind Body Spirit Counseling
303-351-2354, 2770 Dagny Way #112, Lafayette
jaymajamieson.com

Alis Behavioral Health
888-528-3860, 1325 S Colorado Blvd Suite B705 Floor 7, Denver
alisbh.com

Alyssa Wermers LCSW
970-415-7974, 698 Briggs St Suite 4, Erie
alyssawermers.org

Amanda Wurst
720-520-2090, 671 Mitchell Way Suite 116, Erie

Arielle Klein
206-962-0100, 1455 Dixon Ave, Lafayette

Aurora Day Resource Center
303-343-7808, 13387 E 19th Pl, Aurora
comitiscrisiscenter.org/aurora-day-resource-center

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
303-617-2300, 11059 E Bethany Dr, Aurora
auroramhr.org

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Galena Counseling Center
303-617-2300, 1504 Galena St, Aurora

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Stith Center & Intensive Services Medical
303-617-2300, 791 Chambers Rd., Aurora
auroramhr.org

Aurora Mental Health
303-617-2300, 10782 E Alameda Ave, Aurora
aumhc.org

Aurora Therapy Center
303-942-0740, 15501 E 13th Ave, Aurora
auroratherapycenter.net

Axis Integrated Mental Health – Aurora
720-400-7025, 1444 S Potomac St Suite 220, Aurora
axismh.com

Base Camp Therapy
720-443-1256, 2543 Eliot St, Denver
basecamptherapy.com

BCH Counseling Center
303-415-4299, 4801 Riverbend Rd Suite 120A, Boulder
bch.org/Locations/BCH-Counseling-Center.aspx

Behavioral Alternatives Center
303-975-1105, 2700 W Evans Ave # 25, Denver

Behavioral Health Solutions Center
303-504-6500, 2929 W 10th Ave, Denver
denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Public-Health-Environment

Behavioral Services – The Rockies
303-554-5657, 1200 W South, Lafayette
303-554-5657, 245 Century Cir, Louisville
bsotr.com

Behavioral Treatment Services
Boulder: 303-962-4304, 5600 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Golden: 303-962-4304, 17301 W Colfax Ave #275, Golden
btxs.org

Benjamin White Psychotherapy
970-281-7727, 400 E Simpson St #105, Lafayette
benjaminwhite.us

BestMind Behavioral Health
303-468-8018, 2095 W 6th Ave Suite 106, Broomfield
bestmindbh.com

BioSoul Integration Center
303-664-1256, 1017 E South Boulder Rd Suite H1, Louisville

Bloom & Grow Therapy
720-515-7953, 401 E Cleveland St Suite B, Lafayette
bloomngrowtherapy.com

Bonnie Brown
720-387-8458, 588 US-287, Lafayette

Boulder Center for Family and Behavioral Health
720-526-0579
boulderfamilyhealth.com

Boulder Creek Psychiatry
303-395-4727, 4440 Arapahoe Ave Suite 220, Boulder
bouldercreekpsychiatry.com

Boulder Psychological Services
720-217-3270, 2305 Canyon Blvd #101, Boulder
boulderpsychologicalservices.com

Boulder Strong Resource Center
303-545-0844, 2935 Baseline Rd., Boulder

Boulder Valley Psychotherapy
720-591-4664, 400 E Simpson St Suite 104, Lafayette
bouldervalleypsychotherapy.com

Cass Daniels Therapy LLC
720-724-1773, 14201 E 4th Ave Suite 4-240, Aurora
cassdaniels.com

Center For Depression, Trauma, & Anxiety at Sandstone Care
Broomfield: 720-740-3398, 350 Interlocken Blvd Ste 106, Broomfield
Denver: 720-605-0627, 7555 E Hampden Ave #102, Denver
sandstonecare.com/locations

Center for Valued Living – Lafayette
720-347-8559, 260 S 112th St, Lafayette

Central Counseling of Denver
303-578-2681, 1030 Johnson Rd #321, Golden
centralcounselingdenver.com

Centre for Behavioral Health at Porter
303-778-5774, 960 E Harvard Ave, Denver
centura.org/locations/porter-adventist-hospital/medical-services/Behavioral-Health-Services

Child & Family Services at North Federal – WellPower
303-504-1500, 1405 Federal Blvd, Denver
wellpower.org/child-family-services

Christina Rush
303-443-8500, 1455 Dixon Ave, Lafayette

Colfax Community Network
303-360-0627, 1585 Kingston St, Aurora
comitiscrisiscenter.org

Colorado Assessment & Treatment Center
303-757-6019, 4155 E Jewell Ave #225-11, Denver
facebook.com/CATC.us?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health
303-866-7400, 3824 W Princeton Cir, Denver
cdhs.colorado.gov/civil-forensic-mental-health

Colorado Mental Health Institute
303-866-7066, 3520 W Oxford Ave, Denver
colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/colorado-mental-health-institute-fort-logan

Colorado Mental Health Network
720-593-8729, 4700 N Oakland St Suite 150, Denver
cmhn.us

Colorado Mental Wellness Network
720-842-9222, 2390 S Downing St. Suite C, Denver
coloradomentalwellnessnetwork.org

Colorado Recovery
303-440-5140, 2818 13th St, Boulder
coloradorecovery.com

Colorado Recovery
303-442-5140, 1143 Portland Pl # 4, Boulder
coloradorecovery.com

Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center
720-515-4244, 1777 S Bellaire St Ste 390, Denver
coloradotherapyassessment.com

Co Mental Wellness LLC
303-900-2318
comentalwellness.com

Comitis Crisis Center
303-341-9160, 2178 Victor St, Aurora
comitiscrisiscenter.org/comitis-crisis-center

Community Reach Center
303-853-3500, 100 Spader Way #267, Broomfield
communityreachcenter.org/locations/broomfield-outpatient

Community Reach Center
303-853-3500, 1870 W 122nd Ave, Westminster
communityreachcenter.org

Community Reach Center
303-853-3500, 8989 Huron St, Thornton
communityreachcenter.org

Counseling Solutions, LLC
720-583-8199, 806 S Public Rd Suite 101, Lafayette
counselingsolutionsco.com

Crisis Services Clinician
303-617-2300, 2206 Victor St, Aurora
coloradocrisisservices.org

Croswaite Counseling PLLC
720-245-7390, 1120 W South Boulder Rd Suite 101-J, Lafayette

Crux Counseling
720-890-5018, 400 E Simpson St, Lafayette
cruxcounseling.com/contact

Cypress Counseling Center
720-432-5069, W 1319 Baseline Road, 9308 #101B, Lafayette
cypresscolorado.com

Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-Being – WellPower
303-300-6333, 3401 Eudora St, Denver
wellpower.org/dahlia-campus-for-health-well-being

Darcey Sypolt, LCSW, CDWF
720-891-5347, 864 W South Boulder Rd #201, Louisville
risecounselingco.com

Dawn DeAno/Dawn DeAno Counseling/Psychotherapist for Individuals
720-778-1090, 106 E Baseline Rd., Lafayette
dawndeanocounseling.com

Decade2Connect
303-674-6681, 13922 Denver W Pkwy Suite 150, Golden
decade2connect.org

Denver Health Behavioral Health Center
303-602-4851, 660 Bannock St Suite 4754, Denver
denverhealth.org/services/behavioral-health

Denver Mental Health
303-602-4851, 701-723 Delaware St, Denver
denverhealth.org/services/behavioral-health

Denver Mental Health Collective
720-863-6100, 2121 S Oneida St #600
denvermhc.com

Denver Mental Health Group
303-321-0738, 165 Cook St, Denver

Devereux Colorado Community Behavioral Health Services
720-863-6012, 3801 E Florida Ave #107, Denver
devereux.org

Dr. Donalee Brown
1365 Forest Park Cir #203, Lafayette

Dr. Jill Carnahan
303-993-7910, 400 McCaslin Blvd #210, Louisville

Dr. Laurie Schleper
720-387-8458, 588 US-287 Ste 200, Lafayette

Dr. Peggy Chittick
720-666-4490, 1369 Forest Park Cir #202, Lafayette

Eden Psychiatry
970-368-2496
edenpsychiatry.com

Ellie Mental Health Broomfield
720-709-2810, 3303 W 144th Ave #204, Broomfield
elliementalhealth.com/locations/broomfield-co

Emerson St., for Teens & Young Adults – WellPower
303-504-3988, 1610 Emerson St, Denver
wellpower.org/emerson-st-for-teens-young-adults

Erie Colorado Counseling, PLLC – Jodi J De Luca, PhD
720-504-9444, 671 Mitchell Way Suite #109, Erie
eriecoloradocounseling.com

Erie Colorado Counseling
720-335-5486, 685 Briggs St, Erie
eriecoloradocounseling.com

Family Care Center – Golden
303-248-7899, 350 Indiana St #300, Golden
fccwellbeing.com

Flatirons Recovery
719-581-6346, 2770 Dagny Way Suite 202, Lafayette
flatironsrecovery.com

Forensic Mental Health Services LLC
303-623-1335, 655 Broadway, Denver

Gena Hicks, PhD Licensed Psychologist
720-414-1315, 1319 W Baseline Rd #101B, Lafayette
drgenahicks.com

Geniveve Tang
469-850-3964, 500 Discovery Pkwy Suite 100, Superior

Grief Support Network
720-745-0976
griefsupportnet.org

Guerra Fisher Institute
303-440-2427, 4801 Riverbend Rd #100, Boulder
guerrafisherect.com

Healing Connexions
720-796-9026
healing-connexions.com

Heartland Mental Health
303-830-0880, 5709 E 12th Ave, Denver
heartlandmentalhealth.org

HeartMind Counseling
303-834-7456, 2575 Park Ln #101, Lafayette

Hope for Tomorrow Counseling, LLC
720-507-1913, 80 Garden Center, Broomfield
hftcounseling.business.site

In-Depth Therapy & Associates
720-538-4357, 1008 Depot Hill Rd., Broomfield
indepththerapy.org

Inpatient Behavioral Health
303-415-8621, 4801 Riverbend Rd 3rd Floor, Boulder
bch.org/Locations/Inpatient-Behavioral-Health.aspx

Inspire TMS Denver
720-446-8675, 340 E 1st Ave Suite 333, Broomfield
inspiretmsdenver.com

Integration Mental Health
970-59-0113, 81919 65th Ave, Greeley
integrationmentalhealth.com

Integrations Counseling — Online Therapy for Women in Colorado
integrationscounseling.com

Intrepid Mental Wellness PLLC
719-505-4404, 1776 S Jackson St Ste 901-2, Denver
intrepidmentalhealth.com

Jamie Gandolph Telehealth Counseling Services
720-778-0715
jamiegandolph.com

Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Arvada: 303-425-0300, 7828 Vance Dr, Arvada
Littleton: 303-425-0300, Southwest Plaza, 9200 W Cross Dr #421, Littleton
jcmh.org

Judi’s House
720-941-0331, 10125 E 25th Ave, Aurora
judishouse.org

Juliet Blevins
303-404-0255, 1200 W South Boulder Rd., Lafayette

Karis Community
303-355-5546, 1361 Detroit St, Denver
kariscommunity.org

Katherine Flynn
720-837-2348, 1200 W South Boulder Rd #203, Lafayette

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy by Cottonwood Counseling Center
720-938-3954, 808 S Public Rd #201, Lafayette
gocottonwood.com

Klump M
303-499-9775, 210 W William St, Superior

Larson Mental Health
303-945-9739, 8354 Northfield Blvd Third Floor, Denver
larsonmentalhealth.com

LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Boulder
Boulder: 970-310-3406, 777 29th St Ste 500, Boulder
Broomfield: 970-310-3406, 12303 Airport Way # 125, Broomfield
Denver: 970-310-3406, 1900 Grant St Suite 600, Denver
Denver: 970-310-3406, 4380 S Syracuse St # 309, Denver
Longmont: 970-310-3406, 1630 Dry Creek Dr Suite 100 B, Longmont

Longmont Community Treatment Center
303-651-7071, 236 Main St, Longmont
corecivic.com/facilities/longmont-community-treatment-center

Longmont Detox & Support
720-862-3519, Hover St, Longmont
jaidenrecovery.com

Maria Droste Counseling Center
303-867-4600, 1355 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
mariadroste.org

Maura Waltrip Therapy and Counseling
720-507-5654, 1365 Forest Park Cir #203, Lafayette
maurawaltrip.com

Men & Women Seeking Empowerment
303-665-7037, 1300 Plaza Ct N #102, Lafayette
mwsempowerment.org

Mental Health Center-Boulder City
303-449-2217, 2833 Broadway, Boulder
mhpcolorado.org

Mental Health Center of Denver, Clermont Child and Family
303-504-7799, 4455 E 12th Ave #313, Denver
wellpower.org/contact

Mental Health Center of Denver
Aurora: 303-360-6014, 1455 Beeler St, Aurora
Denver: 303-504-1000, 1733 Vine St, Denver
Denver: 303-504-1800, 1634 N Downing St, Denver
mhcd.org

Mental Health Center of Denver
303-504-6800, 1075 Galapago St, Denver

Mental Health Colorado
720-208-2220, Fourth Floor, 303 E 17th Ave, Denver
mentalhealthcolorado.org

Mental Health Corporation
303-504-1700, 456 Bannock St, Denver
denverhealth.org/services/behavioral-health/mental-health-services

Mental Health Partners
303-443-8500
Boulder: 1000 Alpine Avenue, Boulder
Boulder: 975 North Street, Boulder
Broomfield: 897 HWY 287 Suite #200, Broomfield
Lafayette: 1455 Dixon Avenue, Lafayette
Longmont: 515 Coffman Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors, Longmont
Nederland: 80 Big Springs Drive, Nederland
mhpcolorado.org/about/locations

Metis Center for Psychological Services
720-387-8458, 588 US-287 Ste 200, Lafayette
metiscenter.net

MGA Crisis Intervention
720-409-3221, 12303 Airport Way #306, Broomfield

Mile High Behavioral Health
303-960-6249, 1660 S Albion St #309, Denver

Mile High Behavioral Health
303-960-6249, 8801 E Hampden Ave #108, Denver
mhbhonline.com

Mile High Behavioral Healthcare
303-825-8113, 4242 Delaware St, Denver
milehighbehavioralhealthcare.org

Mile High Mental Health
303-630-9032, 1731 E 16th Ave, Denver
milehighmentalhealth.com

Mile High Psychiatry
720-507-4779, 14221 E 4th Ave #2-126, Aurora
milehighpsychiatry.com

Mindfully Me
303-531-9165, 104 E Simpson St, Lafayette
mindfullymecounseling.com

Mind The Center
720-491-1554, 825 Delaware Ave Suite 303G, Longmont
mindthecenter.com

Mountain Psychiatry
303-857-5260, 1942 Broadway STE 405, Boulder
mountainpsychiatry.com

NAMI Boulder County
303-443-4591, 3470 Broadway, Boulder
namibouldercounty.org

Naropa Community Counseling Center
303-546-3589, 3400 Table Mesa Dr #102, Boulder
naropacommunitycounseling.com

National Mental Health
720-310-2773, 4155 E Jewell Ave #500, Denver
nationalmentalhealth.com

New Beginnings Psychological Resources, P.C.
303-777-5536, 17699 E Hampden Ave, Aurora
newbeginningspsych.com

New Directions Colorado
720-306-1631, 671 Mitchell Way Ste 212, Erie
newdirectionscolorado.com

Old Town Counseling
720-381-0562, 698 Briggs St, Erie

On Solid Ground Counseling Services
720-988-8874, 400 E Simpson St #106, Lafayette
onsolidgroundcounseling.com

Peak Interactive Wellness
720-460-9084, 3455 Ringsby Ct Ste 140, Denver
peakinteractivewellness.com

Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado
720-777-6200, 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora
childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments

Porter Behavioral Health Services
720-778-2115, 2465 S Downing St, Denver
centura.org/location/porter-adventist-hospital/behavioral-health-services

Rachael Sullivan
720-387-8458, 588 US-287 Ste 200, Lafayette

Recovery Center – WellPower
303-504-7700, 4455 E 12th Ave, Denver
wellpower.org/the-recovery-center

Redpoint Center
888-509-3153, 1375 Ken Pratt Blvd #300, Longmont
theredpointcenter.com

Reframe Counseling, LLC
303-875-5064, 2770 Dagny Way #112, Lafayette
ainsleycone.clientsecure.me

Restore Counseling
720-634-6030, 2770 Dagny Way STE 210, Lafayette
restorecounseling.net

Rogers Behavioral Health
303-222-5300, 10333 E Dry Creek Rd #350, Englewood
rogersbh.org/locations/denver-co

Rooted Counseling
720-940-7345
rootedcounselingco.com

Rosie Falls, LCSW
303-335-9473, 671 Mitchell Way Suite 114, Erie
motherchildinstitute.com

Sabina Schickli, MA
303-517-2787, 1995 East Coalton Road, Superior

Sacred Connections Counseling
720-282-9948, 400 E Simpson St #G9, Lafayette
sacredconnectionscounseling.com

Serenity Mental Health Centers
Denver: 720-712-0300, 425 S Cherry St Penthouse Suite, Denver
Superior: 720-712-0300, 500 Discovery Pkwy Ste. 250, Superior
serenitymentalhealthcenters.com/colorado/superior

Shining Bright Wellness Services LLC
970-232-2177, 104 N Harrison Ave Suite A, Lafayette

Shirley a Thomas PhD PC
303-772-4450, 630 Kimbark St, Longmont

Solace Counseling, PLLC
303-747-5644, 105 Wells Street, Briggs St Ste 210 698, Erie
solacecounselingoferie.com

Solas Counseling: Healing Through Horses, LLC
303-746-0187, 589 Co Rd 7, Erie
solascounselinghealingthroughhorses.com

SOL Mental Health
720-262-2644, 400 S Colorado Blvd Ste 530, Denver
collectivebh.com

Soul Shine
720-500-5474, 111 N Public Rd., Lafayette
soulshinecolorado.com

Stephanie S. Smith, PSYD
303-828-3080, 671 Mitchell Way, Erie
drstephaniesmith.com

Steven Moore
720-988-8874, 400 E Simpson St #106, Lafayette
onsolidgroundcounseling.com

Tate Wesley
303-665-8499, 1255 Cimarron Dr, Lafayette

The A.W.A.R.E. Center
303-451-4288, 690 W 84th Ave, Thornton
communityreachcenter.org/services/already-a-client/rainbow-center

The Catalyst Center, INC
720-675-7123, 300 S Jackson St #520, Denver
catalystcenterllc.com

The Golden Wellness Center
303-850-2695, 700 12th St #220, Golden
thegoldenwellnesscenter.com

Therapy Matters LLC
720-684-9845, 1400 Main St STE 101, Louisville
therapymattersllc.com

The Rose House – Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center
888-398-4111, 601 Snowpeak Ln, Lafayette
rosehousecolorado.com

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry
Boulder: 720-864-0574, 4155 Darley Ave Suite F-1, Boulder
thriveworks.com/boulder-counseling
Longmont: 720-902-9087, 525 3rd Ave Suite 108, Longmont
thriveworks.com/longmont-counseling

TMS Solutions Broomfield
720-909-3834, 11001 W 120th Ave Suite 455, Broomfield
tmssolutions.com

Turning Point Mental Health
303-780-0170, 6825 E Tennessee Ave, Denver
turningpointmentalhealth.com

Veterans Psych Evaluations
303-465-3147, 300 Center Dr, Superior
veteranspsychevaluations.com/about_us.htm

Vicki L. Quarles, LCSW, CGC
720-363-0840, 700 Front St, Louisville

Walk In Crisis Center – Jefferson Center for Mental Health
303-425-0300, 4643 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge
jcmh.org/

Warriors Lead Counseling and Performance Coaching
720-443-1297, 103 E Simpson St, Lafayette

WaterShed Counseling PLLC
720-500-2918, 1248 Tyler Pl Unit B, Erie
watershedcounselingboco.com

WellPower, Colorado Crisis Services Walk-in Center
Denver: 844-493-8255, 4353 E Colfax Ave, Denver
Denver: 303-504-7900, 4455 E 12th Ave, Denver
Denver: 303-504-6500, 4141 E Dickenson Pl, Denver
wellpower.org

Westside Behavioral Care
303-986-4197
Boulder: 100 Arapahoe Ave Suite 12, Boulder
Lafayette: 2770 Dagny Way STE 210, Lafayette
Louisville: 357 McCaslin Blvd Suite 200, Louisville
westsidebehavioralcare.com

Whole Hearted Counseling
484-273-2572, 104 E Simpson St, Lafayette
wholeheartedcounselingllc.com

Windhorse Community Services
303-786-9314, 1200 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder
windhorsecommunityservices.com

Wolf Psychotherapy Services
303-517-7396, 77 Erie Village Square Suite 160, Erie
wolfpsychotherapy.com

Play Places & Birthday Ideas

Boondocks Fun Center
Northglenn: 720-977-8000, 11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn
Parker: 720-842-1100, 18706 Cottonwood Drive, Parker
boondocks.com

Chipper’s Lanes
Broomfield: 303-466-9700, 100 Nickel St., Broomfield
Fort Collins: 970-305-9702, 830 N. College Ave., Fort Collins
Greeley: 970-305-9703, 2454 8th Ave., Greeley
chipperslanes.com

Face Fiesta
303-994-2595
Facefiesta.com

Fanciful Faces
303-579-9998, 7277 Mt. Sherman Road, Longmont
Fancifulfacesboulder.com

Fat Cats All Out Fun
303-466-7515, 10685 Westminster Blvd., Westminster
fatcatsfun.com

Gateway Park Fun Center
303-442-4386, 4800 N. 28th St., Boulder
gatewayfunpark.com

Inspector Magic
719-637-9965
Inspectormagic.com

Little Monkey Bizness
303-252-9999, 14693 Orchard Parkway., Westminster
westminster.monkeybizness.com

Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center
970-663-9999, 401 Denver Ave., Loveland
laserfuncenter.com

The Summit
303-254-8888, 580 E. 144th Ave., Thornton
playatthesummit.com/thornton

Sciences

Boulder Digital Arts
720-282-1435, 1401 Walnut St., Suite 070, Boulder
boulderdigitalarts.com

Butterfly Pavilion
303-469-5441, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster
butterflies.org

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
970-565-8975, 23390 Road K, Cortez
crowcanyon.org

CU Science Discovery
303-492-7188, 4001 Discovery Drive, SEEC, Room C340, Boulder
colorado.edu/sciencediscovery

Dinosaur Ridge
303-697-3466, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison
dinoridge.org

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
303-492-5002, 2414 Regent Drive., Boulder
fiske.colorado.edu

NCAR Public Visitor Program
303-497-1000, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
ncar.ucar.edu

Space Voyage Academy
303-985-3143, 7922 S Carr St., Littleton
spacevoyage.com

Thorne Nature Experience
303-499-3647, 1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder
thornenature.org

Up-A-Creek Robotics
950 S. Sherman St., Suite 300, Longmont
team1619.org

Museums

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA)
303-443-2122, 1750 13th St., Boulder
bmoca.org

Children’s Museum of Denver
303-433-7444, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver
mychildsmuseum.org

Colorado Railroad Museum
800-365-6263, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden
coloradorailroadmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum
720-865-5000, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver
denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens
720-865-3500
York Street: 1007 York St., Denver
Chatfield Farms: 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton
botanicgardens.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
303-370-6000, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
dmns.org

Dougherty Museum
303-776-2520, 8306 N. 107 St., Longmont
visitlongmont.org/listing/dougherty-museum/882

Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
303-651-8374, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum/about-the-museum

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Extracurriculars, Sports, and Clubs: Navigating the world of kid’s activities

Austin Clinkenbeard — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:40:09 +0000

Activities don’t always need to be college application oriented to be beneficial

Covid-19 profoundly shaped our world and deeply impacted our most vulnerable and developing population more than any other: our kids. The lack of socialization involved with virtual learning environments, coupled with the cancellation of almost all after-school activities, clubs, and organizations, created a massive deficit for anyone of school age to overcome.

Preceding Covid, a wave of mental health and stress was already washing over students. The pandemic only exacerbated what was already a looming issue of growing anxiety and depression among those under 18. The rigidity of standardized testing, laser focus on only the “top” colleges, and pressures of scholarships and grade point averages had reached a fever peak.

Addressing both of these issues — the missed years of social interaction and the increased stress from focus on academic achievement — can be handled in part by a different approach to after-school activities, clubs, sport, and organizations our children participate in.

The lack of socialization involved with virtual learning environments, coupled with the cancellation of almost all after-school activities, clubs, and organizations, created a massive deficit for anyone of school age to overcome.

Elementary and middle school

Kids need structure and adults need to set schedules in order to best handle the increase of stress we see across the board. There is a balance between planning activities and burning out your child. Jennifer Nelson, a community health worker at Mental Health Partners, explained that children often function best when screen time is not just limited but discussed beforehand alongside other tasks. She stated that “putting together schedules for kids is incredibly important. So you will have a certain amount of time based on the age, you have a half an hour of screen time. Then we have homework from this time to this time, and we have playtime from this time to this time.”

This structure coupled with a reasonable schedule of activities can help reduce anxiety that comes from unlimited screen time and the burnout that comes from having an after-school activity every day.

Nelson told us that “giving kids the opportunity to try different things doesn’t mean you have to schedule them for soccer every afternoon. She expanded that it can be just as beneficial to “give them opportunities to explore in the woods, try different activities, get on the skateboard, and go out and ride a bike for a while.”

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Clubs and sports at this age are crucial to help build socialization skills, teamwork, and early confidence. The social aspect of groups of kids playing, learning, and creating together outside of a classroom setting was especially highlighted when Covid essentially took that away. Developing life skills and pursuing hobbies as a child starts to get older — such as learning to cook, playing an instrument, or gardening — not only keep them stimulated but also act as a stress reliever to help deal with increased pressure that life will inevitably throw at them.

For many children, picking up an instrument at this age can be the beginning of a lifelong hobby of expression, creativity, and honestly, just pure joy. Lessons are important but so are things like after-school guitar clubs that encourage kids to interact and begin to improvise. Some children will, of course, turn into professionals, but for the majority, the artistic ability, confidence, and creative outlet alone are worth investing time in at an early age.

Another extremely important lesson to take away is that children need to have the room to be children. Forcing lessons, constant practice, and intense focus on grades can all drive a child away from something they were once passionate about. After school activities, scheduled sports, and responsible use of social media and the internet are all part of raising kids in the modern world, but there is also the confidence that comes from letting kids try and fail at new tasks, the innovation that comes from being bored, and the independence that comes from having time to play outside with friends. Clubs that build skills like Able to Sail, and organizations that hold hiking and camping events help kids get out of the house and begin to interact with and appreciate nature alongside their peers.

Forcing lessons, constant practice, and intense focus on grades can all drive a child away from something they were once passionate about.

High school

What is “cool” in high school has changed quite a bit over the last decades. I’m not even sure the word “cool” is still used. We’ve seen brands like Marvel, Barbie, and Lego transform from once openly mocked by kids with a false bravado and self esteem issues to now being embraced as some of the most important driving factors in pop culture. Embracing activities that you enjoy, as opposed to a singular definition of what is popular, is now a prominent way of thinking.

The rise in popularity with Marvel, Star Wars, and even DC Comics movies and TV series over the last decade-plus has echoed the rise of what was once called “nerd” culture. Enjoying superheroes based on comic books was once reserved for a select few in each school, now you are hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t seen the latest series. In fact, many kids these days identify Disney with Star Wars more than Mickey Mouse.

This is all part of a growing trend of self-expression and identity. Accepting those who express themselves in non-traditional ways has grown among those under 18, as shown in a Pew Research poll on familiarity with gender neutral pronouns. The rejection of conservative values — so called “traditional” and religious impositions of supposed norms — has grown in youths as well according to the Brookings Institute. This is all to say that the lines among gender roles for activities and clubs like theater and dance, and the prestige of certain sports like football, have blurred.

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This could mean the role of other sports and school activities stands will increase. The values that football instills, such as team cohesion, mental fortitude, and physical strength, are still valuable but may need to also be taught through less violent means instead of being the “preferred” sport for so many parents.

The long-term health impacts from concussions have many families re-considering letting their kids play football. A growing number of former NFL players also question the safety of the game for children, with Troy Aikman, Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, and several others publicly stating they prefer not to let their kids play before a certain age.

The intensity that some have for high school sports is well known. The pressure to succeed vicariously through their children sometimes drives behavior that would otherwise not occur in parents. A demanding coach faced with the drive to win can sometimes push a team too far. An anonymous source shared with me that a verbally abusive coach killed their passion for their sport. Success in sports is a wonderful feeling, but make sure to check in with your kids if you see a change in their drive, behavior, or desire. Great coaches shape youth in so many ways, but the wrong person in that role can also create lasting damage.

With so much focus on competitions, winning, and college admittance, it is important to maintain some activities that are simply for relaxation and fun.

The pressure to succeed vicariously through their children sometimes drives behavior that would otherwise not occur in parents.

College and university

The unfortunate truth is that most mental illnesses emerge during the years that many young adults are attending college and university. A 2022 survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness reported that 73% of college students experienced a mental health crisis at some point during their college years.

The burst of independence can be liberating for some, but it can also create pitfalls. Joining the myriad of opportunities that these campuses usually have to offer can help reduce loneliness, introduce students to new groups of peers, and help form a sense of place in an unfamiliar environment. For many at this age, clubs and organizations can be about maintaining robust mental health as much as they are about creating connections and expressing passions.

Typically clubs and groups at this level tend to include more professional relationship building by activities like internship opportunities, alumni meetings, and networking with professionals in relevant fields. There is a strong truth to the age-old adage that it’s not about what you know but who you know. College and university are the time to create those connections that can help build a résumé, create mentoring relationships, or even help kickstart a career.

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One major choice numerous college students face is whether to engage with the traditional fraternity and sorority system or not. Depending on their experiences or perceptions, each parent will likely have their own thoughts on the Greek system. The real downside to joining these organizations is the hazing that may occur. CBS reports that there have been 50 hazing-related deaths in the U.S. since 2000.

The benefits of a fraternity or sorority are incredible, if they are taken advantage of. According to “The Atlantic”: “Fraternity men make up 85 percent of U.S. Supreme Court justices since 1910, 63 percent of all U.S. presidential cabinet members since 1900, and, historically, 76 percent of U.S. Senators, 85 percent of Fortune 500 executives.”

If the benefits outweigh the downsides and college students decide to join one of these organizations, make sure they also attend classes on hazing to recognize problematic behavior, join organizations that help promote safe and healthy interactions, and, when the time comes, run for leadership within the fraternity or sorority to make sure policies are implemented and followed. CU Boulder also provides a list of student advocacy organizations that can help students navigate these complicated tasks.

Focusing on creating relationships, becoming a reliable communicator, and gaining entry into a field you’re interested in can be even more important than your final GPA or major — not to say you should neglect either of those.

“Fraternity men make up 85 percent of U.S. Supreme Court justices since 1910, 63 percent of all U.S. presidential cabinet members since 1900, and, historically, 76 percent of U.S. Senators, 85 percent of Fortune 500 executives.”

Rethinking extracurriculars

Any of us with downtime during Covid experienced how important it is to have a hobby to keep you busy, a passion to keep you driven, and skills to help you thrive when faced with overwhelming change and stress. Having a life outside of one’s career is increasingly important, and many of us faced the stark fact that our job was our identity. Having the forced downtime made many adults sit down and rethink priorities, passions, and plans for the future. Many realized that existing outside of the capitalist cycle of bills and profits has immense benefits to mental health.

In a similar way, we need to make sure we are not forcing our children through a rat-race of clubs, activities, homework, and applications. The ability to create, the knowledge of self, and the social skills gained during this age help shape how they will react to challenges in their lives as well.

It is not just the parents and children facing stress. Educators are overloaded with work as well. Nelson shared the impacts of Covid on an already stressful occupation. “You add in the fact that teachers are trying to catch them up from all of that time that they missed during the pandemic … There’s a lot of pressure on teachers to get the kids grade level” after missing so much during Covid.

Activities ought to be viewed through the lens of socializing, exploring, and simply having fun, not just academic achievements and college application checklists. Playing sports or socializing after school should sometimes be about just being a kid.

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Help Save Lives: Mental Health Partners’ Challenge to Raise Money for Suicide & Overdose Prevention

Guest Contributor — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:00:23 +0000

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In celebration of the nonprofit’s 60 years of service, The MHP Community Challenge 2023 aims to raise $60,000 for harm reduction in Boulder and Broomfield counties.

LAFAYETTE, Colo., August 22, 2023 – Mental Health Partners (MHP) is excited to announce its 6th annual fundraising event, The MHP Community Challenge 2023. This year, MHP has set an ambitious goal to raise $60,000 to help save lives through suicide education and opioid overdose prevention. MHP is currently seeking participants, volunteers, and donations to join the Challenge and help save lives.

There are multiple ways to get involved in The MHP Community Challenge 2023. The self-paced Bike Challenge and Couch Challenge are going on now, allowing participants the flexibility to raise money at their own pace and time. The Challenge will culminate on Saturday, September 9th (the day before World Suicide Prevention Day) when a group of runners and hikers attempt to complete the Boulder Skyline Traverse, which is a grueling 19+ miles of difficult terrain traversing the five peaks that form Boulder’s iconic backdrop. Participants will cross the finish line at MHP’s Ryan Wellness Center (1000 Alpine Avenue, Boulder), where they’ll be joined in celebration by MHP staff and community members.

“The Traverse is difficult, which symbolizes the difficulties and struggles many folks in our community face when it comes to their mental health,” says Jay Winstead, an expert suicide prevention trainer and specialist at Mental Health Partners. “The Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. By participating in this event, you are not only supporting a worthy cause but also sending a powerful message of hope to those who may be struggling.”

In addition to supporting suicide prevention awareness and education, funds raised during this year’s Challenge will be used to expand harm reduction and drug overdose prevention efforts in the community. Between 2020 and 2021, Colorado saw an almost 70% increase in fatal fentanyl overdoses. In response to this growing crisis, MHP has already begun developing a network of harm reduction kiosks throughout the Broomfield and Boulder communities that offer free NARCAN kits (an effective overdose reversal spray) and fentanyl testing strips.

Dr. Nadia Haddad, MHP’s Medical Director, shared her thoughts on the event, saying, “Recent data has shown that fentanyl now touches every corner of our community. Many people know someone impacted by opioids, whether they realize it or not – or struggle with addiction themselves. It is vital our community comes together to respond to the growing fentanyl crisis. The Challenge will help us expand harm reduction efforts and provide a much-needed lifeline to individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.”

Unlike traditional races, the “winners” of the Traverse, Bike, and Couch Challenges are not determined by who finishes first or travels the greatest distance, but rather the individuals or teams that raise the most funds by September 9th. Ultimately, the entire community benefits directly from the funds raised during this event by gaining access to no-cost suicide and overdose prevention resources.

The MHP Community Challenge 2023 is supported by several local businesses and organizations – including presenting sponsor KeyBank, major sponsor Boulder Valley Rotary Club, sponsors Centennial Peaks Hospital, The Daily Camera, The Colorado Hometown Weekly, and partners Atlas Valley Purveyors, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Buffs 4 Life.

“This important annual event wouldn’t be possible without support from our sponsors, community partners, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about suicide and opioid overdose prevention,” says Cindy Cohagen, MHP’s Director of Community Relations & Philanthropy. “Together, we can all help save lives.”

In addition to participants and donors, MHP is seeking volunteers to help assist runners and hikers on September 9th at aid stations and the finish line.

Visit the event website for more information about how to get involved:
https://runsignup.com/race/co/boulder/mhpchallenge

About Mental Health Partners
Mental Health Partners (MHP) is a federally designated nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals in Boulder and Broomfield counties for the last 60 years. Since opening in Boulder in 1962, MHP has expanded to multiple communities (including Lafayette, Longmont, Broomfield and, most recently, Nederland) to meet the region’s growing mental health needs and better accomplish its mission. As one of seven SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in Colorado, MHP offers a wide range of programs, including counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Learn more at MHPColorado.org.

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Boulder Valley Velodrome: Thursday Night Racing is Back!

Guest Contributor — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:00:33 +0000

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[REGISTER ON BIKEREG]

Open Track Times:

To ensure you don’t miss any sessions or classes, please visit our website at www.bouldervalleyvelodrome.org and check the calendar. We will be gradually adding more hours as our volunteer Track Attendants come online. Please note that we’ll be closed on Mondays for maintenance. Our regular hours are set to be 10 am until dusk from Tuesday to Friday, and 10 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are working hard to train and schedule Volunteer Track Attendants. Please fill out the survey below so we can focus on the most requested times.

[RIDE TIME SURVEY]

Previously Certified BVV Riders and Experienced Track Cyclists:

If you were certified at BVV before, you will undergo a brief recertification/safety check process with our Track Attendants, which should take around 10-15 minutes. Experienced track cyclists certified at other tracks will have an abbreviated certification process, also expected to take 15 minutes.

We kindly request your understanding and kindness towards our volunteer Track Attendants, as they play a vital role in upholding the direction set by the Board of Directors of Team Colorado Cycling and the head of certifications for the track. For any certification questions, please email info@bouldervalleyvelodrome.org

New Rider Certification Classes:

Are you new to track cycling or coming from other tracks as a novice rider? Our New Rider Certification Classes are perfect for you! In just one 3-hour class, you’ll be certified at BVV and ready to hit the track. We are working on weekend sessions please stay tuned.

Fridays 10:30-1:30:
– August 18

The Boulder Valley Velodrome is more than just a cycling destination; it’s a place of passion, perseverance, and community. We look forward to seeing you all at the Grand Opening Party and beyond!

Let’s make this journey together and make the BVV an unforgettable hub of cycling culture and competition.

See you on the track!

Team Colorado Cycling, a 501(c)(3) organization

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Month in Review | June/July 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:00:52 +0000

[LOCAL]

Mike Johnston wins the Denver mayoral race, although neither candidate was likely to bring about real change.
Boulder Beat to close down at the end of this year, sadly ending one of the best voices for real, local Boulder journalism.
Boulder Police Oversight Panel member Lisa Sweeney-Miran is removed by City Council, prompting the panel to pause their work.
In yet another controversy, Aurora Police execute an armed teenage boy fleeing from officers after stealing vape cartridges.
Governor Polis signs “Magic Mushroom” Bill into law, regulating newly approved psychedelic drug therapy.
Dacono City Councilmembers Jackie Thomas and Jim Turini are recalled over their abrupt actions surrounding the removal of the City Manager.
Louisville City Councilmember Maxine Most faces a recall election regarding her alleged lack of compassion following the Marshall Fire.
With recent laws against transgender care, Colorado is offering itself as a safe haven for youths in need of gender affirming care.

[NATIONAL]

Trump indicted a second time, this time 37 counts including for hiding confidential documents. His lawyers immediately quit.
Wildfire smoke from Canada obscures views of NYC and creates mass health hazards across North America. Canada still burns.
Private fishing trips, vacations, and other potentially corrupting events have come to light surrounding multiple conservative Supreme Court Justices bringing into question the ethics of judicial decision.
Hollywood writers go on strike, stalling many major productions and delaying releases.
Texas woman who traveled to Colorado for an abortion was shot and killed by her boyfriend when she returned home.
George Santos turned himself in and pleaded not guilty to charges of financial crimes.

[INTERNATIONAL]

Explosion rocks the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine with evidence pointing towards Russia as the culprit. This will disrupt water and power supply for tens of thousands of people.
France erupts in protests when a minority teen boy was killed by the police. Don’t worry, you won’t need to cancel your summer trip to Paris.
Charles III is crowned King of England, which we honestly still cannot believe is a thing in this day and age.

Small Talk:

“Today is the day that Black Americans really get to celebrate our freedom … And in that, it’s important to get the whole community involved and engaged in that so that we can uplift Black voices together as a community.” – Terryjosiah Sharpe, coordinator of Colorado Springs first widespread Juneteenth celebration

“It’s good. It’s good. The job is done. We can go home now.” – Nikola Jokic on his incredible performance winning the NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets

“Her pleas for help were shrugged off, she said, and she was repeatedly sent home from the hospital. Doctors and nurses told her she was suffering from normal contractions, she said, even as her abdominal pain worsened and she began to vomit bile. Angelica said she wasn’t taken seriously until a searing pain rocketed throughout her body and her baby’s heart rate plummeted.” – Angelica Lyons on giving birth as a Black woman via AP News

“I can’t imagine how terrible this must be for the child’s family, and also our first responder community… Today has been heavy for the City of Boulder, and we are all thinking of the family who just lost their child.” – Boulder Police Chief Maris Harold on the accidental drowning of a 9-year old in Boulder Creek

“I was incredibly surprised given the fact that I’ve been happily married to a woman for the last 15 years.” – Said Stewart, the man named in the Supreme Court ruling that just set back gay rights

By the Numbers:

$107,500 – Amount a family of four need to earn to live comfortably in the BOCO region
63.01 Degrees – Hottest overall average temperature ever recorded for the globe this past July 4th
2018 – Year when Titanic submersible company OceanGate was warned their underwater vehicle was not safe
28.8 – Amount of points Ron DeSantis lags behind Trump in latest poll according to fivethirtyeight.com
$56,000 – Base pay for teachers in St. Vrain Valley School District after recent raise by the district

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Boulder Chamber and Bolder Young Professionals to Host Annual Disc Golf Throwdown

Guest Contributor — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:00:14 +0000

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Boulder, Colorado – Whether you have played disc golf or not, Boulder Chamber and Bolder Young Professionals are hosting an all-abilities welcome tournament! We invite Boulder Chamber members to join in meeting new people in an outdoor setting with friendly competition, food, drinks, prizes, and giveaways.

WHEN
August 3, 2023

TIME
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE
Harlow Platts Disc Golf Course
1360 Gillaspie Dr., Boulder, CO 80305
**Registrants will be given the exact meeting point

FEE
Free, Open to Boulder Chamber Members

ITINERARY
4:00 p.m. – Check In
4:30 p.m. – Tournament
6:00 p.m. – Award Ceremony

CONTACT INFORMATION
Courtney Warford, Marketing and Communications Manager courtney.warford@boulderchamber.com

To register for the 2023 Disc Golf Throwdown, please visit the event registration page. This event is free for Boulder Chamber members, and players of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to attend this fun and friendly competition and networking event.

About Boulder Chamber
The nonprofit Boulder Chamber is the region’s flagship business advocacy and support organization. With more than 110 years of dedicated service to its members and the Boulder community, the Boulder Chamber’s innovative programs help local businesses succeed while sustaining an economy that preserves Boulder’s high quality of life, including its environmental and cultural assets. Together with its member businesses, the Boulder Chamber is building a smarter, more vibrant economy – sustaining Boulder’s position as a global capital of innovation and a thriving center of economic vitality. For more information, visit http://www.boulderchamber.com.

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Xtreme Bulls Opens the 2023 Greeley Stampede

Guest Contributor — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:00:09 +0000

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Opening day of the Greeley Stampede, presented by Colorado Grit Hockey, was filled with familiar sight of flashing carnival lights, the smell of funnel cakes, and rank bulls at the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event presented by Bank of Colorado.

Fifty cowboys were scheduled to ride in this man versus beast eight second battle. With some of the best bull athletes in the business from stock contractor Beutler and Son, staying on for those short eight seconds is never an easy task and tonight was no exception. Below are the top scores from tonight’s event including a tie for first place. Keep in mind that the score is a total of two parts with half from the cowboy’s technique and the other from the performance of the bull.

Tomorrow night at the Stampede will take a brief break from rodeo as we welcome Flo Rida with Neon Union in the arena as part of the SuperStars+ Concert Series presented by Power Services Company. Rodeo will pick back up on Saturday, June 24 with day one of the PRCA ProRodeo Series at 1pm followed by Lee Brice with Ashley Cooke at 8pm. For tickets and a complete list of events at the Greeley Stampede including the CIVITAS Park Stage, Locals Stage, Kids Korral, and more, visit greeleystampede.org.

ABOUT THE GREELEY STAMPEDE: The Greeley Stampede, a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation, is the Colorado’s premiere summer western celebration. The 2023 Greeley Stampede is scheduled for June 22-July 4. This longstanding event has grown in diversity and popularity since its inception and has provided music and rodeo entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people every summer. The Stampede has been inducted in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and received many awards including PRCA Mountain States Large Rodeo of the Year, RMCMA Event of the Year and listed in the US Today Top 10 rodeos.. For more information about the Greeley Stampede visit www.greeleystampede.org.

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Walk and Bike Month Dates Announced: June 2023

Guest Contributor — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:00:48 +0000

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Boulder will celebrate Walk and Bike Month along with Bike to Work Day in June 2023, an annual schedule of events that celebrates walking and cycling throughout Boulder County.

This year’s theme for Walk and Bike Month is “Joyride”, which captures the sheer joy of riding a bike. “We’re enthusiastic about keeping the momentum of the joy of being outside going in 2023” said Sue Prant, Executive Director of Community Cycles, which coordinates the month-long schedule of festivities. “This year the B360 Bike Ride Around Boulder and the Boulder Bike Show will be their best since the pandemic put a damper on these events.”

Bike to Work Day on June 28, 2023, replete with more than 50 breakfast stations around Boulder, will serve free food and drink to the estimated 7,000 participants riding or walking to work, along with a bike home happy hour hosted at Boulder Junction. Please pledge to walk or bike to work on June 28!

Events to Note:

June 4 – 360: Circle Boulder by Bicycle (Valmont Bike Park)
June 11 – W360: Slow Marathon Walk Around Boulder (Four Mile Creek Trail Head)
June 21 – Boulder Bike Show (Upslope Brewery)
June 28 – Bike to Work Day (All around Boulder / Boulder County)
June 28 – Bike Home Happy Hour (Boulder Junction)

It’s About More Than Riding a Bike or Taking a Walk

Swapping your car for a walk or bike trip is good for your physical and mental health, and for your wallet and the planet. We encourage you to give it a try this June!

Boulder’s celebration of walking, bicycling, and sustainable transportation is among the largest and longest-running Bike to Work Day events in the nation.

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Disc Golf

Doug Geiling — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:41 +0000

Exploding in popularity, accessible, and cheap, disc golf offers a great way to get outside and have some fun.

You are at the park or a campsite with friends, someone has an old cheap frisbee with some random company’s logo on it. Tossing it back and forth is fun for a while, but with a few beers involved you start thinking of something a little more challenging. Your buddy says, “Hey, I bet I could hit that tree trunk over there.” The challenge is on, and the next thing you know you’re a roving band of maniacs trying to hit things from a distance.

As far as I can tell, this is how disc golf was invented. But, like agriculture, it seems to have emerged spontaneously in many different places and is more ancient than we think.

The act of throwing something for the hell of it seems to be an urge innate to humans. In the animal kingdom humans are slow, weak, and clumsy with little armor. We make up for this with superior ingenuity — we used our brains to transfer energy to objects. Then we innovated, as humans tend to do, to chucking spears. Soon came bows and arrows, catapults, firearms, and warheads. It’s all basically just hurling a rock at a target.

It wouldn’t be surprising if the first game of disc golf occurred thousands of years ago with flat pieces of tree bark or tanned animal hide discs. It may be one of our most ancient forms of recreation.

But, to become an organized sport complete with sponsored professional athletes, it needed a catalyst. That happened in 1966 when “Steady” Ed Headrick, an employee at Wham-O, observed the fun people would have tossing a flat plastic lid around as it would glide through the air. He patented the first flying disc branded as the Frisbee.

The popularity of the Wham-O Frisbee took off. It was in 1970 that some of the first known organized disc golf competitions began in Rochester, New York. The advent of the frisbee caused an evolution into informal disc golf competitions. That group of friends from New York seized on an opportunity and, in 1974, organized the National City of Rochester Disc Golf Championship.

From left to right: a putter, mid-range, and driver

After that first tournament in Rochester, Headrick, known as “the father of disc golf,” went on to invent and patent the disc golf pole hole in 1975. Disc golf’s popularity grew slowly but steadily. Within a couple of decades professional disc golfers would gain sponsorship contracts from disc manufacturers. The best of the professionals today can make a good living playing the sport.

Other than tossing around thrift store frisbees at campsites and a failed attempt to teach my fat Corgi how to catch one, I have no experience playing disc golf. I once tried to learn traditional golf, which was pretty much a disaster. So, with those experiences in mind I met up with Mitch Sonderfan, a local former pro disc golfer at Erie’s Coal Creek Disc Golf Course.

At one time Sonderfan was ranked as high as 33rd in the world. He has been away from competing for a while, but it was clear to me that his interest in the sport was still there.

The first thing that surprised me was the number of different discs an experienced player will carry. It’s a lot like regular golf where you have a range of clubs for different situations and distances. In fact, even the terminology is the same. There are putters, drivers, and mid-range discs.

Just like traditional golf, disc golfers carry a special bag for their discs, and some professionals even have caddies. A typical disc golfer might have a dozen or so discs, but Sonderfan explained that you only need one to get started. Preferably it should at least be a regulation disc and not that chewed up old thrift store frisbee.

I remarked about the surprising number of people out on the course, and Sonderfan said it was actually a slow day. As Sonderfan explained it, when COVID-19 hit, disc golf exploded. It is played outside, is easily accessible, just about anyone can play it regardless of age or physical condition, and it’s cheap. Recreational etiquette, unlike traditional golf, which can be very specific and stuffy, is simple — don’t hit someone with your disc.

After our quick introduction I was eager to give it a go. We sauntered over to the first tee, and Sonderfan went up to demonstrate a classic backhand toss. His driver sailed smooth and straight, about 200 feet or so. It was a nice approach.

Mitch Sonderfan tosses a driver.

My turn. My throw was abysmal. I wanted to throw it flat, like Sonderfan had just demonstrated. The result was a disaster. All that curving and unnecessary height resulted in a toss that traveled farther to the left than it did forward. Let’s just say I could have thrown a football farther and with a lot more accuracy.

Several bad throws later, we made it to the hole.

Sonderfan made an incredible throw that I thought for a moment might be an ace. His driver settled just a few feet to the left of the basket. He seemed quite pleased with it.

Now it was my turn again. Sonderfan reminded me not to try to throw it as hard as I could. So, I slowed it down, concentrated on keeping my disc level. It was like a dream. My driver sailed from my hand, low and tight, no wobble, its trajectory dead on to the target.

I thanked Sonderfan for his time and instruction. Perhaps other disc golf courses were different, but here I sensed no pretension.

I liked all of that. The simplicity and carefree nature of it all was refreshing. And, then there was that one almost perfect throw right at the end when everything just clicked. It was probably luck. But it hooked me in, and I spent part of that evening price checking discs and bags.

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Summer Calendar 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:09 +0000

Highlights of some of the HOTTEST shows this summer! Come back often for updates on new shows and events we want to share.

Weekly/Monthly Events

Taps & Apps – Tuesdays, 3pm-6pm 300 Suns Brewing, Longmont
Summer Kids Film Series – Tuesdays 10am Longmont Museum, Longmont
Bands on the Bricks – Wednesdays through Aug 2, 5:30pm-9pm Pearl Street, Boulder
Farmers Market – Wednesdays and Saturdays all summer 13th Street, Boulder
Bohemian Nights – Thursdays through Sept 7, 7pm – 9pm Downtown, Ft Collins
Aspen Saturday Market – Saturdays through October, Galena & Hopkins Ave to Hunter St., Aspen
International Pastel Exhibition – Now through July 1, Greenwood, Curtis Center for the Arts
Urban Market – June 2-4, 10-11, July 8-9, 22-23, August 12-13, 19-20 Skyline Park, Denver
Picnic on the Plaza – Thursdays June-August, noon-1pm Festival Plaza, Lafayette
Rock & Rails – Thursdays June-August, 5pm Whistle Stop Park, Niwot
Yoga on Tap – Mondays June 5-26, 6pm New Terrain Brewing, Golden
Music at the Gardens – June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, July 26, August 7, 14, 21 Botanic Gardens, Denver
Geeks Who Drink Trivia – Thursdays, 6:30pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Thursday Nights at the Museum – Thursdays June 15-July 27, 7pm Longmont Museum, Longmont
Erie Farmers Market – Thursdays all summer 5pm-8pm Briggs & Moffat, Erie
Summer Concerts in the Park – Thursdays starting June 15, 6pm-8pm Community Park, Louisville
Poetry Night – Fridays all summer Firehouse Art Center, Longmont
Open Wine Tasting – Fridays all summer Blue Mountain Vineyards, Longmont
Louisville Street Faire – Fridays starting June 16, 5pm-9pm Historic Downtown, Louisville
Concert in the Courtyard – Fridays and Saturdays – May 26-Aug 24, 7pm 836 Main St., Louisville
NoBo First Friday – Every 1st Friday May-Oct, 6pm-9pm NoBo Art District, Boulder
Art Night Out – Every 2nd Friday May-Sept, 5pm-9pm Old Town Lafayette, Lafayette
Friday Afternoon Club – Every Final Friday, 3pm-5pm The Sink, Boulder
Farmers Market – Saturdays May-Oct, 9am-1pm 824 Front St, Louisville
Summer Concert Series – Saturdays June-Aug, 6pm-8pm Superior Commons Amphitheatre, Superior
Summer Street Festival – Every 2nd Saturday May-Aug, 4pm-8pm Firehouse Art Center, Longmont
Music & Movie Summer Series – Every 2nd Saturday June-Aug, 6:30pm Centennial Field, Dacono
Sunday Supper on the Farm – Every 3rd Sunday June-Oct Speedwell Farms & Gardens, Longmont
Poetry Night – Every 3rd Tuesday R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Boulder Art Association Meeting – Every 2nd Tuesday R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Photographer’s Night – Every 1st Tuesday R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Wine Bar Solo Exhibit – May 3-June 11 R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder

May

Artist Talk: Mark Risius – May 23, 7-9pm R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Free Live Music: Dave Corbus – May 25, 7-9pm R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Fruta Brutal, Phoebe Nix, and Pool Sharks – May 25, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Kevin Nealon Live @ The Stanley – May 26, 7pm Stanley Hotel, Estes Park
Donna the Buffalo – May 26, 7pm The Caribou Room, Nederland
Coal Creek Park Grand Reopening Celebration – May 26, 4pm-7pm Coal Creek Park, Erie
Live Music by Alexa Wildish – May 26, 7pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Coal Creek Park Grand Reopening Celebration – May 26, 4pm-7pm Coal Creek Park, Erie
Genevieve & The Glimpse with Mr Knobs – May 26, 7pm The End at Dog House Music, Lafayette
Comedy Underground with Luke Gaston – May 26, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Canyon Creek Summer Scavenger Hunt – May 26-27 1442 Westin Dr, Erie
Boulder Creek Festival – May 26-29, 5pm 1212 Canyon Blvd, Boulder
Movie Matinee at Meadows: The Sandlot – May 27, 2:30pm BPL/Meadows Branch, Boulder
Lager & Lyrics Songwriter Showcase – May 27, 6pm Wibby Brewing, Longmont
Motus Playback Improv Theater – May 27, 7pm Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
Mad Dog Blues – May 27, 7pm Arts Hub, Lafayette
Arkansauce with Dig Deep – May 27, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
FUNK KNUF – May 27, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Live Music by Cliffside Rodeo – May 27, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
School of Rock Boulder House Band Gig – May 28, 3pm Boulder Creekfest, Boulder
Creekside Beer Festival – May 28-29, noon 11th & Arapahoe, Boulder
BolderBoulder 10k – May 29, 5:30am 30th & Walnut, Boulder
The Murph Challenge – May 29 950 Boston Ave, Longmont
Memorial Day Mountain Festival & Barbeque 2023 – May 29, noon Gold Hill Inn, Boulder
Summer Music Evenings – May 31-July 28, Various Dates Sunflower Farm, Longmont

June

Adventure Yoga – June 1, 6:30pm A-Lodge, Boulder
Free Live Music: Karen Finch – June 1, 7-9pm R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
The Coffis Brothers – June 1, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Me and You and Our Feelings Too – June 1, 3pm Erie Community Library, Erie
Neighborhood Nights June 1, 5:30-8pm Central Park, Northglenn
Big Pride Energy – June 1, 12pm Call to Arms Brewing, Denver
Erie Community Center – Hearing Clinic – June 1, 8am-11am Erie Community Center, Erie
Indie 102.3’s Pride Kickoff feat. VINCINT – June 2nd-7pm Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Denver
Full Moon Candlelight Meditation & Gong – June 2, 7:30pm YDM Meditation, Boulder
TV Game Show Night w/ Rion Evans – June 2, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Ballet In The Park – June 2, 7pm Glen Huntington Bandshell, Boulder
The Bronte Sisters – June 2, 7:30pm Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
First Annual Pride Cabaret – June 2, 7:30pm Arts Hub, Lafayette
Live Music by Mojazz – June 2, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Bite Club – June 2, 5:30pm-8;30pm Harney Park, Firestone
First Friday at Arturo Garcia Art Studio – June 2, 5pm Arturo Garcia Fine Art, Denver
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – Opens June 2, 8pm Rocky Mtn Repertory Theater, Grand Lake
Telluride Balloon Festival – June 2-4 Telluride Town Park, Telluride
Driving Miss Daisy – June 2-9, 7:30pm Vintage Theater, Aurora
Bear Hat with Elle Michelle’s Grateful Holler – June 3, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Ballet In The Park – June 3, 7pm Glen Huntington Bandshell, Boulder
The Bronte Sisters – June 3, 2pm, 7:30pm Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
5k Fun Run & Dog Jog – June 3, 9am Main St., Louisville
Denver Day of Rock – June 3, 1pm-9:30pm LoDo, Denver
Live Music by Hunter Stone – June 3, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Belgian Brew Fest – June 3, 1-4pm Bruz Beers Brewery, Denver
Niwot Lobsterfest – June 3, 4pm-8pm Whistlestop Park, Niwot
Belgian Brew Fest – June 3, 1pm-4pm Bruz Beers Brewery, Denver
Colorado Sky: A Puppet Opera – June 3, 6pm Broomfield Auditorium, Broomfield
Rise & Shine Outdoor Event – June 3, 8am Little Luck Farmette, Erie
Tesoro Indian Market and Powwow – June 3-4 The Fort, Morrison
Park Hill Art Festival – June 3-4 Park Hill Masonic Lodge, Denver
Colorado Sky: A Puppet Opera – June 4, 1pm & 3pm Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
Being Better Neighbors Pride Celebration – June 4, 3pm-7pm 500 Briggs St, Erie
Boulder Jewish Festival – June 4 Pearl Street, Boulder
Flamingo Decorating Party for Children’s Hospital – June 4, noon Anderson Farms, Erie
The Garden Party – June 4, 3:30pm-7;30pm Location shared w/ RSVP, Boulder
Far Out Gravel Adventure Series – June 4, 8am-6pm 1815 Pearl Street, Boulder
Meadow Music Performances – June 4, 10:30am Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Sarah Mount and the Rushmores – June 4, 6pm City Park, Denver
Discover Nature Boulder Session 1 June 5-9 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
The Long Run – A Tribute to the Eagles – June 7, 7pm Festival Lawn 1 E Memorial Pkwy, Northglenn
Sheri—The Alpacka Raft Story Film Showing – June 8, 7pm Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder
Teddy Bear Picnic ft.Tiny Mule Music – June 8, 10am Festival Lawn 1 E Memorial Pkwy, Northglenn
Free Live Music: George Nelson – June 8, 7-9pm R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Apogea – June 8-11 24721 County Rd 18.3, Trinidad
Magical Mystery Detour – June 8-11 Cleo Parker Robinson Theater, Denver
Jazz From Around the World – June 9, 7pm Canyon Theater, Boulder
Arts Night Out – June 9, 5pm-9pm Old Town Lafayette, Lafayette
Armchair Boogie with Ghost Town Drifters – June 9, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
CJRO Cool Jazz for a HOT Summer Night – June 9, 7pm Festival Lawn 1 E Memorial Pkwy, Northglenn
The Mike Stanley Comedy Show – June 9, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Spring Soirée – June 9, 6 pm Budweiser Events Center, Loveland
CJRO’s Cool Jazz for a Hot Summer Night – June 9 D.L. Parsons Theater, Northglenn
Bridging Worlds: A Sherpa’s Story – Jun 9, 7pm Fiske Planetarium Theater, Boulder
Erie Balloon Fest – June 9-11, Erie
Colorado Medieval Festival – June 9-11 1750 Savage Rd, Loveland
Beauty and the Beast – June 9-18 Arts Hub, Lafayette
New Volunteer Orientation – June 10, 10am Allegiance Ranch and Equine Rescue, Erie
Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Show – June 10, 8am-2pm 604 Holbrook St, Erie
Fairy Tale Movie Matinee: Shrek 2 – June 10, 2:30pm BPL/Meadows Branch, Boulder
ElektroHornz Dance Party! – June 10, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Iron Man 70.3 – June 10 Boulder Reservoir, Boulder
“Open Up!” featuring Taarka – June 10, 7pm First United Methodist Church, Boulder
Snowmass Rendezvous – June 10, 2pm Snowmass Village, Snowmass
Kings w/ Special Guest Romero – June 10, 8pm Brighton Armory, Brighton
Peak2Peak| Wibby Brewing Open-Air Pavilion Show – June 10, 6pm Wibby Brewing, Longmont
Family Health & Fitness Day – June 10, 9am-noon Community Park, Erie
Lafayette Police Department’s Bicycle Rodeo – June 10, 9am-noon 201 Waneka Pkwy, Lafayette
Dacono Citywide Garage Sale – June 10, Dacono
Big Gay Beer Day – June 10, 10am Call to Arms Brewing, Denver
Motus Theater Immigrant Heritage Month Performance – June 10, 7:30pm Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
Highland Art Festival – June 10-11, Highlands Masonic Lodge, Denver
FREE Open Mic Sundays – June 11, 4pm-7pm, The End at Dog House Music, Lafayette
Boulder County Pride Festival– June 11, 11:30am-5pm Boulder Central Park, Boulder
Tales from Faraway Places with Josh Harpen – June 11, 2pm First United Methodist Church, Boulder
Stafford Hunter & Jazz Explorations – June 11, 6pm City Park, Denver
“This is [Not] Who We Are” Free Film Screening – June 11, 3pm Erie Community Center, Erie
Much Ado About Nothing – June 11-August 13 Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder
Summer Art Camp – Grades 4 – 7 – June 12-16 Meadowlark School, Erie
Discover Nature Boulder Session 2 June 12-16 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
Summer Art Camp – Grades 1 – 3 – June 12-16 Meadowlark School, Erie
Meadow Music Performances – June 13, 5:30pm Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
National Bourbon Day – June 14, 11am-9pm Vinca, Broomfield
THE SINK 100th Anniversary Movie Premiere – June 14, 7:30pm Boulder Theater, Boulder
Hand Turkey Band – Groovy Party Tunes – June 14, 7pm Festival Lawn 1 E Memorial Pkwy, Northglenn
Lafayette Pride – June 15 Lafayette
Partee at Twin Peaks Golf Course – June 15, 6 pm Twin Peaks Golf Course, Longmont
We Are Here. The Drag Guide to Pride – June 15-16, 7pm Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station, Denver
Twelfth Night – June 15-17 Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
Tara Performing Arts High School:The Secret Garden – June 15 – 18 Nomad Playhouse, Boulder
Sonic Bloom – June 15-18 Hummingbird Ranch, Rye
Telluride Bluegrass Festival – June 15-18 Telluride
Improvarama! Boulder’s Best Improv! – June 16, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Live Music by Swing Aggregate – June 16, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Food & Flick Friday: A Bug’s Life June 16, Movie starts at dusk Harney Park, Firestone
Summer Carnival Wow! Family Fundraiser – June 16, 5:30pm Wow! Children’s Museum, Lafayette
The Pirates of Penzance – Opens June 16, 8pm Rocky Mtn Repertory Theater, Grand Lake
Being Better Neighbors Juneteenth Celebration – June 17, 5pm-9pm 500 Briggs St, Erie
Dead Alive : A Grateful Dead Tribute! – June 17, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
1940s WWII Era Ball – June 17, 4pm Boulder Airport, Boulder
Leftapalooza – June 17, 11am-10pm 1245 Boston Ave, Longmont
Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival – June 17, 7pm Brighton Armory, Brighton
BrewHaHa – June 17, noon-5pm Arista Place, Broomfield
Live Music by Shawn Cunnane – June 17, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Denver Juneteenth Music Festival – June 17-18 Five Points, Denver
The Storybook KiKi Ball – June 17, 8pm Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station, Denver
Colorado Renaissance Festival – June 17-August 6 (Sat & Sun Only) Larkspur
June Jubilee – June 17-18, 11am-6pm Acacia Park, Colorado Springs
Community Makes the Culture: Festival Finale – June 18, 3pm Canyon Theater, Boulder
Father’s Day Crafts Workshop – June 18, 10am Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster
Dotsero – June 18, 6pm City Park, Denver
Chess Camp of the Rockies – June 19-23 Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden
Ten Years Gone – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin & Disney/Pixar’s COCO – June 21 at 7pm Northglenn
Summer Concert Series – June 21-July 26 Wednesdays at 7pm Broomfield Library, Broomfield
Boulder Comedy Festival – June 21-25 Boulder
Alpenglow with Grant Livingston & Friends – June 22, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Neighborhood Nights June 22, 5:30-8pm Wyco Park, Northglenn
Country Jam – June 22-24, 1065 Old US Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction
Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience – June 22-25 Belly Up, Aspen
Greeley Stampede – June 22-July 4 Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley
3rd Annual Rail on the River – June 22-25 Parrish Ranch RV Resort & Campground, Berthoud
Ouray International Film Festival – June 22-25 Wright Opera House, Ouray
Melissa Etheridge Live at The Stanley – June 23, 7pm Stanley Hotel, Estes Park
Highlands Street Fair – June 24, 10am 32nd St. from Irving to Perry, Denver
Summer Soirée – June 23, 5:30pm 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte
Steamboat Rodeo – June 23-August 26 Fridays & Saturdays Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, Steamboat Springs
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – June 23-25 Bond Park, Estes Park
The Enchanted Bookshop – June 23-25 D.L. Parsons Theater, Northglenn
Frederick in Flight – Hot Air Balloon Festival – June 23-25 Centennial Park, Frederick
Summer Solsisters Backpacking – June 23-25 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
Melissa Etheridge Live at The Stanley – June 24, 7pm Stanley Hotel, Estes Park
Walk with a Geologist – June 24, 12pm Triceratops Trail, Golden
The Delta Sonics – June 24, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Samskara – June 24-25, Fiske Planetarium Theater, Boulder
Bike MS Colorado – 150 – June 24-25 Various Locations, Colorado
Denver PrideFest – June 24-25 Civic Center Park, Denver
James & The Giant Peach – June 24-25 Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
Keystone Bacon and Bourbon – June 24-25 River Run Village, Keystone
The Winter’s Tale – June 24-August 12 Roe Green Theatre, Boulder
Evergreen Music & Beer Festival – June 25, 12-9pm Buchanan Park, Evergreen
Ritmo Jazz Latino – June 25, 6pm City Park, Denver
Paul Beaubrun – June 25, 6pm Arts Hub, Lafayette
Pollinator Palooza Festival – June 25, 10am Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster
Louisville Slugger Tournament – June 26-July 2 2445 Stazio Dr, Boulder
Adventure Car Camping – June 27-30 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
Bike to Work Day – June 28 Boulder
5280’s Band – 80s Music & Selena – June 28, 7pm Festival Lawn 1 E Memorial Pkwy, Northglenn
Bike to Work Day Breakfast Station – June 28, 630am-930am Arista Place, Broomfield
Telluride Plein Air Festival – June 28-July 4 Elks Park, Telluride
Sqwerv and Lunar Ticks – June 29, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Recital: Alexander Malofeev – June 29, 6pm Harris Concert Hall, Aspen
DeadPhish Orchestra – June 30, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Longmont Pride Festival – June 30, 2pm-6pm 4th & Main, Longmont
Happy Hour at the Museum – June 30, 5pm-7pm Museum of Boulder, Boulder
Comedy Underground with Luke Gaston – June 30, 8pm The Louisville Underground, Louisville
Movie Premier: DaVinci’s The Last Supper – June 30, 7pm Nomad Playhouse, Boulder
Chamber Symphony: Beethoven’s “Pastoral,” – June 30, 5:30pm Benedict Music Tent, Aspen

July

Live Music by Derek Dames Ohl – July 1, 7pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Keystone’s Stars & Guitars Celebration – July 1 River Run Village, Keystone
Independence Day Fun & Fireworks – July 1, 4pm-10pm Waneka Lake, Lafayette
Opera Encounters: Rene?e Fleming, Patrick Summers – July 1, 10am Wheeler Opera House, Aspen
The People’s Tiny House Festival – July 1-2, 10am Ranch Events Complex, Loveland
Dead & Co. Concert – July 1-3, 7pm Folsom Field Stadium, Boulder
Cherry Creek Arts Festival – July 1-3, 10am Cherry Creek, Denver
Wellington Bullings – July 2, 6pm City Park, Denver
Festival Orchestra: Rite of Spring, Daniil Trifonov – July 2, 4pm Benedict Music Tent, Aspen
July 3 Fireworks Show – July 3, 6pm-10pm Community Center, Erie
Boulder Symphony – July 4, 7pm Glen Huntington Bandshell, Boulder
Colorado Firecracker Run – July 4, noon Erie
Firecracker 5K – July 4, noon Firestone
4th of July Celebration – July 4, 7am-3pm Community Park, Superior
4th at Firestone – July 4, Dusk Miners Park, Firestone
Fourth Of July Fireworks – July 4, 6pm Coal Creek Golf Course, Louisville
Great American Picnic – July 4, 5pm Broomfield County Commons Park, Broomfield
Longmont Half & 5k – July 4 Sandstone Ranch Community Park, Longmont
Rooftop Rodeo – July 5-10, 7pm Estes Park Events Complex, Estes Park
Rooftop Rodeo Parade – July 6, 10am Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park
Free Live Music: Laurie Dameron – July 6, 7-9pm R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
The RIDE Festival – July 6-10 4 Historic Venues, Telluride
Music in the Mountains Classical Music Festival – July 6-30 Ft Lewis College, Durango
Music in the Mountains Free Community Concert Series – July 6-8 Ft Lewis College, Durango
The Little Mermaid – July 6-September 10 Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Johnstown
Face – July 7, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Lady Romeo and Amaryllis – July 6, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
The Roger’s Run 5K aka The Greenway Glow – July 7, 7:30pm Rogers Park, Longmont
Live Music by Mojazz – July 7, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Chamber Symphony: Maxim Vengerov Violin Concerto – July 7, 5:30pm Benedict Music Tent, Aspen
Drishti Beats Yoga and Music Festival – July 7-9 Snowmass Village, Aspen
Movie Matinee for Adults: My Octopus Teacher – July 8, 2pm BPL/Meadows Branch, Boulder
High Lonesome with Fastfloyd – July 8, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Live Music by Tom Pevear – July 8, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Boulder Fine Art Festival – July 8-9, 10am-5pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Art in the Park – July 8-9, 9am-4pm West Lincoln Park, Steamboat Springs
King Lear – July 8-August 12 Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder
40th Annual All Colorado Art Show – July 8 – August 26 Curtis Center, Greenwood
FREE Open Mic Sundays – July 9, 4pm-7pm, The End at Dog House Music, Lafayette
Chris Daniels & the Kings w/ Freddi Gowdy – July 9, 6pm City Park, Denver
Ricardo Arjona – Blanco y Negro Volver – July 9, 8pm 1st Bank Center, Broomfield
Terrence McNally’s Tony Award Winning Master Class – July 9, 7:30pm Wheeler Opera House, Aspen
Meadow Music Performances – July 11, 5:30pm Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Summer Splash – July 11, 1pm-3pm Clem Dufour Park, Dacono
Radio Band – July 12, 6pm-8pm Arista Park, Broomfield
Narrow Gauge – Country & Classic Rock & Top Gun Maverick – July 12, 7pm Northglenn
Top Taco Denver – July 13, 6pm-10pm Westminster City Park, Westminster
Boulder Environmental Nature Outdoors Film Festival – July 13-16 Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
Hanuman Festival – July 13-16 Yellow Barn Farm, Boulder
Resolve: Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra Concert – July 14, 7pm Ft Lewis College, Durango
Chris Daniels & the Kings – July 14, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Arts Night Out – July 14, 5pm-9pm Old Town Lafayette, Lafayette
Chamber Symphony: Spano/Beethoven’s “Emperor” – July 14, 5:30pm Benedict Music Tent, Aspen
Pearl Street Artsfest – July 14-16 Pearl Street, Boulder
SnowyGrass Music Festival – July 14-16 Stanley Park, Estes Park
Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra Concert ft Tony DeSare – July 15, Ft Lewis College, Durango
Drums Along the Rockies – July 15, 7pm CSU Canvas Stadium, Ft Collins
Downtown Aspen Art Festival – July 15, 10am 151 E Main St., Aspen
Left Hand Artist Group Label Show – July 15, 4pm Wibby Brewing, Longmont
Live Music by Swing Aggregate – July 15, 6pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival – July 15-16 River Run Village, Keystone
Winter Park Jazz Festival – July 15-16 Rendezvous Event Center, Winter Park
4th Annual Brass Band Extravaganza – July 16, 6pm City Park, Denver
Vibrant Virtuosos:Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra – July 16 Ft Lewis College, Durango
Free Live Music: George Nelson – July 17, 7-9pm R Gallery + Wine Bar, Boulder
Chess Camp of the Rockies – July 17-21 Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Golden
Meadow Music Performances – July 18, 5:30pm Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Adventure Backpack & Climb – July 18 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
Author Visit: Melissa Green – July 19, 10:30am Canyon Theater/Boulder Public Library, Boulder
Music in the Mountains Dinner & Family Concert – July 19 Ft Lewis College, Durango
Elektrohornz – Old School Funk & Disney’s Hook – July 19, 7pm Northglenn
Chainsaws & Chuckwagons – July 19-22 Centennial Park, Frederick
Flash Mountain Flood and RADO – July 20, 9pm Velvet Elk Lounge, Boulder
Neighborhood Nights July 20, 5:30-8pm Festival Lawn, Northglenn
Candlelight Concert: Music in the Mountains Chamber Concert – July 21 Ft Lewis College, Durango
Jacob Larson – July 21, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Food & Flick Friday: Top Gun: Maverick – July 21, Movie starts at dusk Settlers Park, Firestone
Global Dance Festival – July 21-22 Empower Field, Denver
River Run Art Festival – July 21-23 River Run Village, Keystone
Rock of Ages – July 21-23 & July 28-30 Arts Hub, Lafayette
Cheyenne Frontier Days – July 21-30 Frontier Park, Cheyenne
Music in the Mountains Benefit Dinner & Concert – July 22 Sky Ute Event Center, Ignacio
Tennyson Street Fair – July 22, 10am Tennyson St., Denver
My Neighbor Totoro: Family Film Social – July 22, pm Boulder Public Library/Canyon Theater, Boulder
Live Music by Danny Shafer – July 22, 7pm Abbott & Wallace Distilling, Longmont
Summer Brew Fest – July 22, 1pm-10pm Mile High Station, Denver
Triple Bypass Bike Race – July 22, 6am Buchanan Park, Evergreen
10th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest – July 22-23 Cheesman Park, Denver
One Man, Two Guvnors – July 22-August 13 Roe Green Theatre, Boulder
Walk with a Geologist – July 22, 12pm Triceratops Trail, Golden
Philippe Quint in Charlie Chaplin’s Smile: Music in the Mountains – July 23 Ft Lewis, Durango
Denver LGBTQ Wedding Expo – July 23, 12:30pm-3:30pm Lionsgate Events Center, Lafayette
Otis Taylor – July 23, 6pm City Park, Denver
Colorado Lavender Festival – June 23-25, Palisade
Meadow Music Performances – July 24, 9:30am Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
National Wine & Cheese Day – July 25, 11am-9pm Vinca, Broomfield
Sublime Serenade: Music in the Mountains – July 25 1st Presbyterian Church, Durango
National Scotch Day – July 27, 11am-9pm Vinca, Broomfield
Daddyblue – July 28, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Masterful Moments: Music in the Mountains – July 28 Ft Lewis College, Durango
Telluride Fine Art Festival – July 28, 10am 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride
Rockygrass Festival – July 28-30 Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
4 Year Anniversary Celebration – July 28-30 Dryland Distillers, Longmont
Cha Cha Cha! Latin Jazz Night: Music in the Mountains – July 29 Ft Lewis College, Durango
Movie Matinee at Meadows: Sing 2 – July 29, 2:30pm BPL/Meadows Branch, Boulder
Opera In The Park: Scenes from Der Ring – July 29, 7pm Glen Huntington Bandshell, Boulder
The Petty Nicks Experience – July 29, 7pm Brighton Armory, Brighton
Heart & Soul: Music in the Mountains – July 30 Ft Lewis College, Durango
The Burroughs – July 30, 6pm City Park, Denver
Frequent Fliers Aerial Dance Festival – July 30-August 11 Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

August

Meadow Music Performances – August 1, 5:30pm Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
American Evening Featuring Appalachian Spring – August 1, 6pm Harris Concert Hall, Aspen
Denver Burger Battle – August 3 Auraria Campus, Denver
Hunter Hamilton – August 4, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Crested Butte Art Festival – August 4-6 818 Red Lady Ave., Crested Butte
Game of Tiaras – August 4-6 D.L. Parsons Theater, Northglenn
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer – August 5-6 River Run Village, Keystone
La Pompe – August 6, 6pm City Park, Denver
Meadow Music Performances – August 8, 5:30pm Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Neighborhood Nights August 10, 5:30-8pm E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Northglenn
Arts Night Out – August 11, 5pm-9pm Old Town Lafayette, Lafayette
Quemando Salsa – August 11, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Chamber Symphony: Brahms’s Second Symphony – August 11, 5:30pm Benedict Music Tent, Aspen
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – August 11-13 Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
Summer Sisters Retreat – August 11-13 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
Telluride Jazz Festival – August 11-13 Telluride Town Park, Telluride
Block Party – August 11-13 Downtown Eagle, Eagle
Boulder County Fair & Rodeo – August 11-14 Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont
The Little Mermaid – August 12 D.L. Parsons Theater, Northglenn
Tuba Skinny – August 12, 7pm Brighton Armory, Brighton
Chalkmont! – August 12, 4pm 4th Avenue, Longmont
Steamboat Springs Festival of the Arts – August 12 10am, 12th & Yampa St, Steamboat Springs
Touch-A-Truck – August 12, 9am-noon Community Center, Erie
38th Annual Sunrise Stampede – 5K Run/Walk – August 12 Silver Creek High School, Longmont
Estes Park Wine Festival – August 12-13, 11am Bond Park, Estes Park
Ancient Civilizations Conference – August 12-13 GaiaSphere Event Center, Louisville
Meadow Music Performances – August 15, 5:30pm Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Groove/Motion – August 16. 6pm-8pm Arista Park, Broomfield
Adventure Mighty Melanin BIPOC Backpacking – August 17-21 Women’s Wilderness, Boulder
Cody Qualls – August 18, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Food & Flick Friday: Shrek – August 18, Movie starts at dusk Settlers Park, Firestone
76th Annual Buffalo Days – August 18-20 Grand Lake
Mountain Town Music Fest – August 19 River Run Village, Keystone
Lafayette Peach Festival – August 19, 9AM-4pm Old Town, Lafayette
Shaw Classic Strongman Competition – August 19-20, 1pm Budweiser Events Center, Loveland
FREE Open Mic Sundays – August 20, 4pm-7pm, The End at Dog House Music, Lafayette
Starlite Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – August 21, 10pm-3pm 13th Street, Boulder
Meadow Music Performances – August 21, 9:30am Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Neighborhood Nights August 24, 5:30-8pm Danahy Park, Northglenn
Rail on the River Arts and Jams Camp – August 24-27 Parrish Ranch RV Resort, Berthoud
Fete des Fleurs – August 25, 5:30pm Botanic Gardens, Denver
Hazel Miller – August 25, 6pm 1710 29th Street, Boulder
Walk with a Geologist – August 26, 12pm Triceratops Trail, Golden
Boulder Taco Fest – August 26, noon-7pm Civic Center & Library, Boulder
Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival – August 26, noon-6pm Omni Interlocken Hotel, Broomfield
Firefly Summer Market – August 26, South Gaylord St, Denver
Colorado Bridal Show – August 27, 11am-3pm Delta Marriott Hotel Thornton, Thornton
Affordable Arts Festival – August 27 Arapaho Community College, Littleton
Meadow Music Performances – August 28, 9:30am Chautauqua Green 9th & Baseline, Boulder
Vail Jazz Party – August 31-September 4 Lionshead Village, Vail

September

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience – September 1-3 Belly Up, Aspen
Block Party! – September 2 The Sink, Boulder
Billy Idol – September 2, 7:30pm Budweiser Events Center, Loveland
Keystone Oktoberfest – September 2 River Run Village, Keystone
Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide – September 2, Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge
Taste of Colorado – September 2-4 Civic Center Park, Denver
Labor Day Parade – September 4, 10am Main Street, Louisville
Labor Day Fall Festival – September 4, 9am-3pm Memory Square Park, Louisville
Arts Night Out – September 8, 5pm-9pm Old Town Lafayette, Lafayette
Rhythm at Roosevelt – September 16 Roosevelt Park, Longmont
Invest In Women Annual Luncheon – September 21 Colorado Convention Center, Denver
Broomfield Days – September 23 Midway Park, Broomfield

Major Venues

Aggie Theater, Ft Collins

Appetite for Destruction (Guns N’ Roses Tribute) + Halfway There (Bon Jovi Tribute) – May 26
Kenny Feidler and the Cowboy Killers – May 27
Dead Poet Society – May 30
Prof – May 31
Prof – June 1
Josh Meloy – June 2
David Cross (18+) – June 3
Un Año Contigo?: A Bad Bunny DJ Night – June 9
King Gizzard After-Party: A Colorado Psych Rock Showcase – June 10
Miranda Fling – June 15
FANCY: Queens of Country Party – June 16
Pepper – June 17
FANCY: Queens of Country Party – June 17
Manwolves & The Slaps – June 19
An Evening with Gaelic Storm – June 22
Grim Keifer – June 23
Darling – June 24
MonoNeon – June 28
Jesus Christ Taxi Driver – July 8
Sam Grisman Project Presents the Music of Garcia/Grisman – July 25
Youth Lagoon – July 28
Satsang – August 10
The Mountain Grass Unit – August 12
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel – August 13

Arts Complex, Denver

The 39 Steps – May 27 – June 18
Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown – May 27 – October 15
Stravinsky’s The Right of Spring with Peter Oundjian – May 27 – 28
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show – May 31 – June 4
Community Blood Drive – June 1
Glass Top Bar – June 1 – July 1
Artist In Residence Celebration – June 4
Finding Grace Artist Talk and Tour – June 9
A Centennial Tribute to Tito Puente – June 12
Sunset Cinema: Chef – June 13
Aladdin – June 13 – 18
Rocky Horror Picture Show – June 17
The Book of Mormon – June 21 – July 2
TedxMileHigh TRANSCEND – June 24
Sunset Cinema: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – June 27
Dixie’s Cherry Bombs & Bottle Rockets – July 8
Summer Boot Camp @ Sculpture Park – July 10 – 31
Sunset Cinema: Tampopo – July 11
Sunset Cinema: The Hundred-Foot Journey – July 18
The Big Eat – July 20
Sunset Cinema – July 25
Natalia Lafourcade – July 26
All Day I Dream – July 29
Jinkx Monsoon – August 1
Nurse Blake – August 2
Summer Boot Camp @ Sculpture Park – August 7 – 28
Glass Top Bar – August 16 – 25
Jagged Little Pill – August 16 – 27
Rocky Mountain Dreams – September 3

Aspen Theater, Aspen

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical – June 22 – July 8
Doubt: A Parable – July 14 – 29
Rent – August 4 – 26
Theater Aspen Summer Cabaret Series at Hotel Jerome – July 2, August 6 and 13
Theater Aspen co-production of Terrence McNally’s Master Class – July 9 & 10
Ruby Anniversary Gala – July 30

Ball Arena, Denver

Eryka Badu: Unfollow Me Your with Yasiin Bey – June 26, 7:30pm
Blink – 182 Tour – July 3, 7:30pm
KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil – July 5 – August 13
Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts w/ Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – July 6, 7:30pm
Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour – July 11, 6:30pm
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort & More- H.S. Reunion Tour – July 12, 6:00pm
Paramore – July 13, 7pm
Nickleback: Get Rollin’ Tour – July 18, 6:30pm
Tears for Fears – July 20, 7:30pm
50 Cent: The Final Lap Tour – July 23, 7:00pm
Madonna – The Celebration Tour – July 25, 8:30pm
Alicia – Keys To the Summer Tour – July 27, 8pm
Luke Bryan: Country on Tour July 29, 7pm
Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher World Tour – July 31, 7:30pm
Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick – August 1, 7:30pm
NF – Hope – August 12, 8pm
Lil Baby – It’s Only Us Tour – August 15, 7pm
Foreigner – The Historic Farewell Tour – August 16, 7pm
Carin Leon – Colmillo De Leche Tour – August 17, 8pm
Sam Smith- August 18, 8pm
Thomas Rhett: Home Team Tour – August 19, 7:30pm
Pantera – August 23, 7pm
Lil Durk – Sorry for The Drought Tour – August 26, 7pm
LL Cool J: The F.O.R.C.E. Live – August 29, 8pm
Jurassic World Live Tour – September 1, 7pm
Jurassic World Live Tour – September 2, 11am
Jurassic World Live Tour – September 2, 3pm
Jurassic World Live Tour – September 2, 7pm
Jurassic World Live Tour – September 3, 11am
Jurassic World Live Tour – September 3, 3pm

Bellco Theater, Denver

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band – June 6, 7:30pm
Charlie Puth – June 27, 7:30pm
RuPaul’s Drag Race – July 12, 8pm
John Oliver – July 23, 8pm
Peso Pluma – August 5, 8pm
Eslabon Armado – August 19, 8pm
Fuerza Regida – August 20, 8pm
Summer Block Party: Jodeci & Dru Hill – August 31, 7:30pm
Marca MP – September 2, 8pm

The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, Denver

Fun Machine with Cherokee Social + Sunstoney – June 1, 7pm
Wiff with Error Code + Flak + Origami Summer – June 2, 7pm
Night Routine with Fresh Fruit! + The Curtis Brothers – June 3, 7pm
Bailey Elora with Porcelain Twin + Spitting Image + Yes Baby – June 8, 7pm
Milquetoast & Co. With the Regular + Julian Fulco Perron – June 10, 7pm
Phix with Tre Verse + Neverxhappy – June 14, 7pm
Weary Bones with Jackson Harkness + Drew Dvorchak – June 15, 7pm
Heartsick Heroine with Purge the Heretics + A Vintage Future – June 16, 7pm
Punk Is Dad 5 With Fast Eddy + Dressy Bessy + Jaguar Stevens – June 17, 7pm
Lodo Comedy Show Feat. Jenny Zigrino – June 20, 7pm
Jacklen Ro – June 21, 7pm
Pie Lombardi with Goodnight Native + Bailey Elora – June 23, 7pm
Colby Acuff – June 24, 7pm
Oh, Drifter with Silver & Gold + Years Down + Overtime Winner – June 30, 7pm
The Hemlock Band with Highdrox + Clementine – July 8, 7pm
Volores – July 15, 7pm
Lodo Comedy Show feat. Kate Willett – July 18, 7pm
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast – July 22, 7pm
Live Comedy Show with Eric Neumann – August 5, 7pm
Lodo Comedy Show feat. Nathan Macintosh – August 8, 7pm
Hogslop String Band – August 19, 7pm
Pony Bradshaw with Grayson Jenkins – September 3, 7pm

Black Sheep, CO Springs

The Emo Night Tour – June 1, 8pm
Katchafire, Fia, Rasta Stevie – June 2, 7pm
Taylor’s Version – June 3, 8pm
Welshly Arms, Walden – June 4, 7pm
Three Headed Monster Tour: Violent J, Ouija Macc & Esham – Jun 6, 6:30pm
DE’WAYNE, Not a Toy, Crooked Teeth, Strung Short – June 8, 7pm
Kekrogoblikon – The Goblin Mode Tour – June 9, 7pm
Punk Rock Karaoke – June 10, 7pm
Uncle Lucius – June 11, 7pm
Mike Love & Full Circle w/ Keilana, A-Mac & The Height – June 14, 8pm
Pepper w/ The Elovaters – June 16, 8pm
Giovannie & The Hired Guns – June 17, 7pm
Fighting The Phoenix – June 24, 7pm
Hello Night Market – June 25, 4pm
Jonny Craig, KEEPMYSECRETS, Shaker – June 27, 7pm
Creeping Death, Year of the Knife, Fleshrot, Saintpeeler – June 28, 7pm
The Bandulus, Last Reel Hero, Knock Blockers – June 30, 7pm
ITZKC, Top Flite Empire, Ha$h, SwizZy B – July 1, 6pm
Ozomatli – July 6, 7pm
Dancefestopia: Yellow Brick Road Tour 2023 – July 7, 7pm
Grip – July 11, 7pm
Every Avenue, Makeout, SayWeCanFly – July 15, 7pm
The James Hunter Six – July 16, 7pm
Powerman 5000, Priest, Julien-K – July 17, 7pm
Baphies Blastbeat Bonanza – July 22, 5:30pm
Orthodox, Momentum, Chamber, Cell – July 25, 6pm
49 Winchester, Kat Hasty – July 26, 8pm
Weathers – July 28, 7pm
Red Wanting Blue – July 29, 7pm
Scotty Austin formerly of Saving Abel – August 5, 7pm
GEL, Truth Cult, Destiny Bond, Skull – August 11, 7pm
Wildermiss – August 19, 7pm

Bluebird Theater, Denver

Andy Sydow Band – June 2, 7:30pm
Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels & Of Good Nature – June 3, 7:30pm
Rolo Tomassi – June 6, 7:30pm
Jeleel! – June 7, 7pm
All them Witches – June 8, 8pm
All them Witches – June 9, 9pm
All them Witches – June 10, 9pm
Del Amitri – June 12, 8pm
Bury Mia – June 16, 8pm
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Grateful Dead for Kids + More – June 17, 11:30am
The Blue Stones – June 17, 8pm
Temples – June 19, 8pm
Melissa Etheridge – Special Acoustic Performance – June 21, 8pm
Crystal Skies – June 23, 9pm
Classixx – June 24, 9pm
Pallbearer – June 27, 8pm
Nita Strauss – June 28, 8pm
KPOP Night: Official Fan Expo After Party – June 30, 9pm
The Rocket Summer – July 5, 8pm
U.S. Air Guitar National Finals – July 15, 8pm
All them Witches – June 8, 8pm
D4VD – July 18, 8pm
Lime Cordiale – July 21, 9pm
MF Ruckus – July 22, 8pm
Braid – July 25, 8pm
Ambrosia – July 26, 8pm
Better than Ezra – August 1, 8pm
Nanna – August 5, 8pm
The Drums – August 11, 8pm
Dead on a Sunday – August 18, 9pm
Vision Video – August 22, 8pm
W.I.T.C.H. – August 23, 8pm
Pick & Howl – August 25, 8pm
Total Chaos – September 5, 8pm

Bootstrap Brewing – Longmont

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA), Boulder

agriCULTURE: Art inspired by the Land Opening Reception – June 8
Tinker @ BMoCA: Mermaid Ice Cream Shop – June 12-15
Tinker @ BMoCA: Fashion Design Camp – June 12-15
WHOLE-CAST(E) Pop-Up Shop & Exhibition – June 13-25
Tinker @ BMoCA: Galaxy Camp – June 19-22
Tinker @ BMoCA: Under the Sea – June 19-22
Tinker @ BMoCA: Fashion Design Camp – June 26-29
Tinker @ BMoCA: Mermaid Ice Cream Shop – June 26-29
SPARK! Program – June 28
Flowers From the Inside Out – Botanical Illustration – July 7
Natural Dye Workshop with Maki Teshima – July 8
Tinker @ BMoCA: Sewing Stuffies – July 10-13
Tinker @ BMoCA: Galaxy Camp – July 10-13
Tinker @ BMoCA: Mermaid Ice Cream Shop – July 17-20
Tinker @ BMoCA: Fashion Design Camp – July 17-20
Tinker @ BMoCA: Under the Sea – July 24-27
Tinker @ BMoCA: Sewing Stuffies – July 24-27
Tinker @ BMoCA: Art at the Museum – July 31-August 3
PLEIN AIR Sketching at the Farm: A Floral Field Journal in Pencil & Watercolor – August 4-25
Fizz & Spice: The Art of Fermentation – August 4
Tinker @ BMoCA: Realistic Drawing – August 7-10
Tinker @ BMoCA: Teen Paint & Draw – August 7-10
SPARK! Program – August 9
BMoCA + ASLD Do Buenos Aires – August 29-September 6
Mushroom Foraging Workshop – August 31

Boulder Theater, Boulder

Mayhem In Boulder – May 27
An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Michael Franti & Spearhead – June 3
Old Gods of Appalachia – June 9
Gaelic Storm – June 23
Melvin Seals & JGB – Dead & Co Pre Party – June 30
Melvin Seals & JGB – Dead & Co After Party – July 1
The Motet – Dead & Co After Party – July 2
Yonder Mountain String Band – Dead & Co After Party – July 3
SPARKS 2023 – July 9
Jupiter & Okwess – July 14
Jeff Tweedy with special guest Le Ren – July 21
Rachel Bloom – Night 1 – July 28
Rachel Bloom – Night 2 – July 29
Dave Mason – July 31
The Dollop! – August 5
Jorma Kaukonen – August 6
An Evening with Fran Lebowitz – August 7
BoDeans – August 11
Craig Ferguson – August 17
Craig Ferguson – August 18
Ziggy Alberts with Kim Churchill – August 25

Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver

Conway the Machine – May 31st, 8pm
Shift ft. Goopsteppa – June 1, 8:30pm
Prof w/ Juice Lord – June 2 & 3, 8pm
Shift ft. Veil – June 8, 8:30pm
Circles Around the Sun – June 9, 10pm
Imanu w/ Special Guests – June 10, 8:30pm
One Rave to Rule Them All – June 23, 8pm
Kill Bill – June 24, 8:30pm
Mononeon – June 30, 8pm
Khiva – July 1, 9pm
Shift ft. Tsundra – July 6, 8:30pm
Daft Disco – July 8, 9pm
The Green House Band – July 14, 8pm
Smith w/Notixx – July 15, 8:30pm
Hol! w/Special Guests – July 28, 8:30pm
Rubblebucket – July 29, 8pm
The Hip Abduction – August 4, 7pm
Lowdown Brass Band – August 12, 8pm
Detroit Love – August 18, 8:30pm
Cool Customer – August 25, 9pm
Avicii to Zeds Dead Strings Attached – August 26, 7pm

The Colorado Chautaqua Auditorium, Boulder

The Wailers with Zivanai Masango – June 1
Joshua Bell & Mussorgsky’s Pictures – June 29 7:30pm
Joshua Bell & Mussorgsky’s Pictures – June 30 6:30pm
Family Concert: Peter & the Wolf/Goodnight Moon – July 2 10:30am
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 & Symphony No. 3 – July 6 7:30pm
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 & Symphony No. 3 – July 7 6:30pm
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4 & Symphonic Dances – July 9 6:30pm
Orebolo – June 10-11
Mary Chapin Carpenter with Emily Barker – June 15
Marc Cohn + Shawn Colvin Together Onstage – June 20
Graham Nash – June 24
Indigo Girls (with Full Band) – July 5
Los Lobos + Ozomatli – july 8
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – July 17
The Wood Brothers with Ida Mae – July 22
Mat Kearney with Marc Scibilia – July 31
Andrew Bird with Uwade (2 Nights!) – August 4-5
Amos Lee – August 8
Gipsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes with Al Olender – August 9
Leo Kottke + Julian Lage – August 18
The Wallflowers – August 21

Colorado Rockies Games, Denver

Dazzle, Denver

The Pat Bianchi Trio – June 1, 7pm
Joe & Theresa Mazza – June 2, 7pm
Nelson Rangell – June 3, 6:30pm
Nelson Rangell – June 3, 9pm
Brandee Younger – June 4, 7pm
Brandee Younger – June 4, 9:30pm
Alex Tripp Quartet – June 6, 7pm
Terri Jo Jenkins – June 8, 7pm
Rico Jones CounterCurrent – June 8, 9:30pm
CW Ayon – June 9, 7pm
The Jack Hadley Band – June 9, 9:30pm
Fia Nyxx – June 10, 7pm
Mariachi Alma Del Folklore – June 12, 7pm
The Songwriting of Ron Miles: Matt Skellenger with Greg Tanner Harris – June 13, 7pm
Legacy Music Group: Pride Celebration – June 14, 7pm
The Renwick Brothers – June 15, 7pm
Big Chief Donald Harrison – June 16, 7pm
Big Chief Donald Harrison – June 16, 9:30pm
Bill O’Connell with Craig Handy – June 17, 7pm
Bill O’Connell with Craig Handy – June 17, 9:30pm
Bill O’Connell with Craig Handy – June 18, 6pm
Purnell Steen and the Five Point Ambassadors – June 19, 7pm
Rob Mullins Quartet – June 21, 7pm
Django Festival All Stars – June 22, 7pm
Django Festival All Stars – June 22, 9:30pm
Dog Tags/+Ultra/Nu Bass Theory – June 23, 7pm
Kids Matinee: Animal Farm – June 24, 1pm
Same Cloth – June 24, 7pm
The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra feat. Deborah Stafford – June 26, 7pm
Libelula – June 29, 7pm
Friday Brunch: Purnell Steen and the Five Point Ambassadors – June 30, 11am
Gregory Goodloe – July 8, 7pm
Steven Denny Christmas in July – July 13, 7pm
Gavin Worland Big Band ft. David Mesquitic and Nico Colucci – July 17, 7pm
Gift of Jazz Presents A Centennial Tribute to Johnny Hartman – July 19, 7pm
Miguel Espinoza Fusion and Guitar/Cello Duo Friends – July 20, 7pm
Forever is Now – July 26, 7pm
Joe Anderies Quintet – July 27, 7pm
Ken Walker Sextext – July 28, 7pm
Daniel Steigleder and Sarah Mount – July 28, 9:30pm
Claudette King with the Gregory Goodloe Band – August 18, 7pm
Claudette King with the Gregory Goodloe Band – August 18, 9:30pm

Denver Center for the Arts, Denver

The 39 Steps – Now-June 8
Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown – Now-October 15
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show – May 31-June 4
Disney’s Aladdin – June 13-18
The Book of Mormon – June 21-July 2
Dixie’s Cherry Bombs & Bottle Rockets – July 8
Jagged Little Pill – August 16-27
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – August 17-September 2

eTown, Boulder

The Commonheart – May 26
Ben Sollee w/ Special Guest Adeem the Artist – June 1
The Suitcase Junket with Thom Lafond – June 9
Town Mountain – June 17
Black Opry Revue – June 18
Katie Wise & Bhakti Explosion & Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band – June 20
An Evening with Brendan James – June 24
An Evening with Vienna Teng – July 13

Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, Greenwood Village

The Cure – June 6
Kane Brown – June 10
Dirty Heads & Stick Figure & Atmosphere – June 16
Brothers Osborne – July 1
Fall Out Boy – July 9
Little Feat & Leftover Salmon – July 21
Colorado Is For Lovers – July 22
Buddy Guy & Kenny Wayne Shepherd – July 29
Lynrd Skynrd & ZZ Top – August 7
Ghost – August 8
Lost 80’s live – August 12
Mudvayne – August 26
Weezer – August 28
Goo Goo Dolls w/ O.A.R. – August 30
Gojira & Mastodon – September 2
Jelly Roll – September 3
Wu Tang Clan & Run the Jewels – September 8
Rob Zombie – September 16
Justin Moore – September 23

Fillmore Auditorium, Denver

$not, Night Lovell, DC the Don, Micro – May 29, 7pm
Melanie Martinez – May 30, 6pm
The Sisters of Mercy – June 9, 7pm
Thrice. Holy Fawn – June 12, 6:30pm
Bones, Xavier Wulf, Eddy Baker, – June 13, 6:30pm
Don Tolliver, Pi’erre Bourne – June 18, 6:30pm
Logic, Juicy J – June 19, 6:30pm
Three Doors Down – July 25, 6:30pm
The Maine, Real Friends, Knuclepuck – August 1, 5:30pm
Clutch, Dinosaur Jr., Red Fang – August 5, 6:30pm
Corey Taylor – August 25, 6pm
Electric Callboy Techno World Tour – September 3, 6pm

Film on the Rocks, Morrison

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark – June 12
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – June 19
Top Gun Maverick – July 10
Mamma Mia! – July 24
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – August 21

Fox Theater, Boulder

The River Arkansas with Hunter Burnette, Golden Brown – May 26
King Lil G with Special Guest El Cacho – May 27
David Cross (18+) – May 31
Caitlyn Smith with Alex Hall – June 1
Wood Belly with Meadow Mountain – June 3
Michael Franti & Spearhead’s Reggae Reunion – June 4
Leadville Cherokee with Dylan Kishner Band, The Diabolics – June 10
Magnetar World Premiere – A BMX Film – June 11
EQUANIMOUS + KR3TURE with Ruby Chase, Bloomurian – June 24
MonoNeon – Dead & Co Pre Pre Party – June 29
Steely Dead – Dead & Co After Party – July 1
Spafford – Dead & Co After Party – July 2
LP Giobbi Presents: Dead House – Dead & Co After Party – July 3
Colorado’s Finest Underground Hip Hop – July 15
Youth Lagoon with Nina Keith – July 29
Satsang – August 9
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band – August 17

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail

Brothers of a Feather – June 8, 7pm
Orebolo, The Heavy Heavy – June 9, 7pm
Local Natives – June 10, 7pm
Lowdown Brass Band – June 20, 6:30pm
Shakey Graves – June 21, 7pm
The Academy of St. Martins in the Fields – June 22, 6pm
Mozart & Bach with Joshua Bell – June 24, 6pm
Joshua Bell with Academy of St. Martins in the Fields – June 25, 6pm
Classic Albums Live: David Bowie Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars – June 27, 6:30pm
Luishi Conducts Brahm’s Third – June 30, 6pm
Paul Simon Songbook – July 1, 6pm
Hayden Cello Concerto – July 2, 6pm
Patriotic Concert – July 4, 2pm
John Williams’ Music of the Movies – July 5, 6pm
Big Head Todd and The Monsters & Blues Traveller – July 6, 7:30pm
All Beethoven – July 7, 6pm
Time for Three – July 8, 6pm
A Night in Vienna – July 9, 6pm
Beethoven’s Fifth with Van Zweden – July 10, 6pm
49 Winchester – July 11, 6:30pm
Tchaikovsky with Hilary Hahn – July 12, 6pm
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 – July 13, 6pm
Mozart’s Requiem – July 14, 6pm
Thievery Corporation – July 15, 7:30pm
Old Crow Medicine Show – July 16, 7:30pm
CAAMP – July 17, 7pm
The Dip – July 18, 6:30pm
Chick Corea’s Trombone Concerto – July 19, 6pm
New York Philharmonic Performs Sibelius – July 21, 6pm
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Concert – July 22, 7:30pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley – July 24, 6:30pm
Bruckner Symphony No. 7 – July 25, 6pm
Alsop Conducts Rachmaninoff by Yunchan Lim – July 26, 6pm
Opening Night – July 28, 7:30pm
Tiny Dancer Tea Party – July 29, 10am
Martha Graham Dance Company – July 29, 7:30pm
Upclose Mr B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century – July 30, 6pm
L.A. Dance Project – July 31, 7:30pm
Dance for $20.23 – August 1, 7:30pm
International Evening of Dance I – August 4, 7:30pm
International Evening of Dance II – August 5, 5pm
International Evening of Dance III – August 5, 8pm
Now: Premiers – August 8, 7:30pm
Chicago – August 11, 7:30pm
The Head and The Heart X Father John Misty – August 15, 7pm
The Head and The Heart X Father John Misty – August 16, 7pm
Hopslop String Band – August 17, 6:30pm
Mt Joy – August 19, 7:30pm
Jimi’s Dead – August 22, 6:30pm
Fruition – August 29, 6:30pm
Pixies and Modest Mouse – September 2, 7pm
Tash Sultana – September 3, 7:30pm

Globe Hall, Denver

Chain Station W/ Native Space – May 25
Blueredradio W/ Krew, Rosebay + Bruha – May 26
Kainalu – Ginseng Hourglass Album Tour W/ Pink Skies + Barbara – May 27
Sinclair W/ Deeta Jain _ Alfred and the Teddinators – May 28
The Hip Snacks W/ Josh Bierman Band + Mor – May 29
Ryan Oakes “Wake Up” Tour W/ Special Guests Layto, Cherie Amour + Hellocentral – May 30
Joshua Ray Walker W/ Jade Jackson – May 31
The Brummies W/ Vlad Holiday – June 1
Talking Meds W/ Ridgeway + Public Opinion – June 2
Light The Letters W/ Overtime Winner, Tire Show + Jordan Lucas – June 3
Adeem The Artist W/ Yepok (Duo Set) – June 4
Parker Millsap W/ Clay Rose (Night 1) – June 6
Parker Millsap W/ Clay Rose (Night 2) – June 7
Astral Tomb W/ Cronos Compulsion, Sludgebroker + Monument – June 8
Moonlight Bloom W/ Los Toms, Ploom + Lounge Drugs – June 9
Bayonne W/ Mmeadows – June 10
Chatham County Line – June 11
Earth W/ Burning Sister – June 13
Billie Marten W/ Olivia Kaplan – June 14
Jason Boland & The Stragglers W/ Jeremy McComb – June 15
Jon Stork – June 16
Louise Post (of Veruca Salt) – June 17
Annie Dirusso W/ Hannah Cole – June 18
Lyn Lapid – To Love in the 21st Century Tour W/ Stephanie Poetri – June 20
Scepter of Eligos W/ Insipidus, Warcrown + Obscene Worship – June 22
Catie Turner W/ Sophie Holohan – June 23
Almost Monday W/ Lady Denim – June 25
Jonathan & Abigail Peyton W/ Stone Mendez – June 28
Chest Fever W/ Boot Gun – June 29
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners – June 30
Waiting Room W/ Babybaby + Standing Start – July 1
Ax and the Hatchetmen: Where TF Did We Park The Van US Tour 2023 W/ Fonteyn – July 3
Grady Spencer & The Work – July 6
Ben Kweller W/ Robert Ellis – July 7
The Family Crest W/ The Study Abroad – July 10
Drayton Farley – July 11
Wallace W/ Nitefire – July 14
The Goddamn Gallows W/ IV and the Strange Band + Volk – July 15
Pennysick W/ In the Variant + 2 Seconds To Denver – July 16
Profanatica W/ Panzerfaust – July 18
Late Night Drive Home – Opening A Door Tour W/ Benches – July 19
Andrew Duhon W/ Special Guests – July 20
The Desk Jockeys W/ Orca The Band + Drew Dvorchak – July 29
Say She She – July 31
The Wldlfe – August 1
Arkansauce – August 4
Zella Day W/ Okey Dokey – August 5
The Mountain Grass Unit – August 11
The Crystal Casino Band – August 12
Hello Darling W/ Bryce Menchaca + Seth Beamer – August 16
Kenny Feidler & The Cowboy Killers W/ Ronnie & The Redwoods – August 19

Gothic Theater, Denver

David Cross – May 30, 8pm
Haken – May 31, 8pm
Save Ferris & Five Iron Frenzy – Jun 10, 8pm
Ghostland Observatory – June 13, 8pm
Prayers – June 16, 8pm
Eels – June 17, 9pm
Pedro the Lion – June 21, 8pm
TRVE Bacchanal 2023 Feat. Godflesh – June 24, 6pm
Summer Salt – July 27, 8pm
Dave Mason – August 2, 8pm
Cirith Ungol – August 18, 8pm
Read Southall Band – August 20, 7:30pm
Kings Kaleidoscope – August 23, 8pm
Gavin Degraw – August 25, 8pm
Ocean Alley – August 29, 8pm

Hi-Dive, Denver

Chris King & the Butterballs – May 31, 8pm
ACXDC – June 2, 9pm
Los Shadows – June 3, 9pm
Korine – June 4, 8pm
Spirit Mother – June 7, 8pm
Possessed by Paul – June 8, 8pm
Heated Bones – June 9, 9pm
Jeromes Dream – June 10, 9pm
Zao – June 11, 8pm
Drowse – June 12, 8pm
Legs the Band – June 15, 9pm
Dirty Few – June 16, 9pm
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol – June 17, 9pm
Child of Night – June 18, 8pm
Bestial Mouths – June 22, 9pm
Los Dug Dug’s – June 23, 9pm
FACS – June 24, 9pm
JK Flesh – June 25, 8pm
Moon Pussy – June 27, 8pm
Remember Sports – June 30, 9pm
Summer Dean – July 1, 9pm
Vexing – July 2, 7:30pm
Josephine Foster – July 5, 8pm
Telekinetic Yeti – July 6, 7:30pm
Rezn – July 7, 9pm
Juan Wauters – July 8, 9pm
Air Traffic Controller – July 15, 8pm
Spells – July 14, 9pm
Pardoner – July 19, 8pm
Kiwi Jr. – July 22, 9pm
Tropa Magica – July 26, 8pm
Weaponizer – August 3, 8pm
Belzebong – August 4, 8pm
The Thing – August 9, 8pm
Ghost Canyon Fest – August 12, 6pm
Bongzilla – August 22, 8pm
Mizmor – August 24, 8pm

Jamestown Mercantile, Jamestown

River Spell – June 1, 7pm
Greg Schochet – June 2, 7pm
Wrenn Van – June 11, 12:15pm
Strangebyrds – June 8, 7pm
Sturtz – June 9, 7pm
Cordle & Rice – June 11, 12:15pm
Taarka – June 15, 7pm
Dechen Hawk Band – June 16, 7pm
Ashlei Kendall Priest – June 18, 12:15pm
Hunter James & The Titanic – June 22, 7pm
Rolling Harvest – June 23, 7pm
Drew Peterson – June 25, 12:15pm
Ramaya Soskin – June 29, 7pm
Paul Kimbris – June 30, 7pm
Desolation Horse and Corey Oglesby – July 2, 12:15pm
Chris Murray – July 6, 7pm
River Arkansas – July 7, 7pm
River Arkansas – July 9, 12:15pm
River Mann – July 13, 7pm
Donny & Clay (Gas Pops) – July 14, 7pm
Lauren Frihauf – July 16, 12:15pm
Megan Burtt Band – July 20, 7pm
Jeremy Mohney Swing Band – July 21, 7pm
Mike Lamitola – July 23, 7pm
Lowfive – July 27, 7pm
Hogan & Moss and the Old Weird America – July 28, 7pm
Gingerbomb – July 30, 12:15pm
High Lonesome – August 3, 7pm
Seeing Stars Band – August 4, 7pm
Dave Tilmon – August 6, 12:15pm
Many Mountains – August 10, 7pm
Rocket Paradise – August 11, 7pm
J.K. Halvorson – August 13, 12:15pm
Bob Barrick – August 17, 7pm
Blue Krewe – August 18, 7pm
Matthew McDaniel – August 20, 12:15pm
Good Music Medicine – August 24, 7pm
Cody Sisters –August 25, 7pm
David Tiller – August 27, 7pm

Larimer Lounge, Denver

Lab Thursdays – Thursdays June 1, 9pm
Treehouse DJ Set – Saturdays June 2, 8pm
Open House – Saturdays June 2- September 15, 10pm
Kenny Cornbread & The Biscuit Boys + Horse Bitch – June 3, 7pm
128 Presents Benson w/Kordicimo, Decker Rush + Amba – June 3, 10pm
Prophets Tomb w/Triune, Tarnage + Patema – June 4, 4pm
Global Dance Presents Telykast w/Kandyshop + Zeos – June 9, 9pm
The Ries Brothers w/Ghost.wav – June 10, 5pm
Wild Party w/Cinders + Bloody Bananas – June 11, 6pm
Rosie w/Theo Kandel – June 13, 8pm
Joan w/Harriette – June 14, 8pm
Do Cool Shit with Your Friends – June 16, 9pm
Amorphous – June 17, 7pm
The Iceman Special – June 18, 8pm
Moon Walker w/Annabel Lee – June 20, 8pm
Arden Jones – June 21, 8pm
Global Dance Party Presents Emma Hewitt – June 24, 7pm
Bonnie Stewart w/Ellsworth + Alana Mars – June 25, 4pm
The Copper Children w/Family Mystic – June 30, 6pm
Nimino – July 1, 7pm
Nostalgix w/T4BZ + Soli – July 2, 8pm
Shae District – July 8, 7pm
Stocks w/Fiction + Orca the Band – July 9, 4pm
Blood Red Shoes – July 11, 8pm
Madilyn Mei – July 12, 8pm
Brownies & Lemonade Presents: Rossy Heaven’s Door – July 15, 9pm
Kill Dyll w/Whokilledxix, Oni Inc, Vitamin, Ace Shadows, Deathshroom, Desu the Heathen, Cyberdrips + Killfish – July 16, 7pm
Global Dance Presents Golden Features – July 21, 9pm
Blookah w/Spirit Motel, Jamesik + Siah Rain’n – July 22, 6pm
Locate S,1 – July 23, 8pm
Indie 102.3 Presents Ekkstacy w/60Juno – July 26, 8pm
Chromonicci – July 29, 6pm
Season 3 w/Kay. + Cory Simental – July 30, 4pm
Genix Presents – Warehouse 55 – August 4, 9pm
Bryce Evans & the Black Cats w/ Terran Severance, Circles We Draw + Nth Degree – August 6, 4pm
The Jungle Giants – August 10, 8pm
128 Productions Presents Kaysin w/Josh Fedz – August 19, 9pm
James Ivy – August 22, 8pm

Levitt Pavilion, Denver

Devotchka (with Annastezhaa) – June 3, 6pm
Central City Opera – June 4, 4pm
Rez Metal – June 9, 5:30pm
The Drop 104.7 3rdf Annual Block Party – June 10, 6pm
Dwight Yoakam & Emmylou Harris – June 11, 7pm
Garbage and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds with Special Guest Metric – June 15, 5:30pm
Stranger Famous Fest – June 17, 4pm
Kutandara featuring Taffie Matiure (with Logo Ligi) – June 18, 4pm
Ladama (with Lolita) – June 21, 6pm
Soccer Mommy (with mon cher) – June 22, 6pm
An Evening with CAKE – June 23, 7pm
Izcalli: Movimiento (with El Cro & Fruta Brutal) – June 24, 6pm
Brazilian Day – June 25, 4pm
Itchy-O (with The Drood) – June 30, 6pm
Flobots (with Joseph Lamar) – July 1, 6pm
Jenny and the Mexicats (with Pink Hawks) – July 2, 4pm
Delgres (with Joe Johnson) – July 6, 6pm
Wailing Souls (with Mono Verde Collective) – July 7, 6pm
Tenth Mountain Division Presents: A Midsummer’s Night Jam (with Tejon Street Corner Thieves) – July 8, 6pm
Denver Municipal Band (with Tien Hsieh) – July 9, 4pm
Color Field Presents: SUPER CHILL – July 15, 3pm
Color Field Presents: The Dip – July 16, 4pm
Cavetown – Bittersweet Daze with mxmtoon, Ricky Montgomery, and grentperez – July 26, 4:30pm
Los Lonely Boys with Thee Sinseers, The Altons – July 30, 6pm
Heartless Bastards (with Matthew Logan Vasquez) – August 4, 6pm
Shakedown Street – August 5, 6pm
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club with Snakes – August 6, 4pm
Yellowcard (with Anberlin, This Wild Life, and Emo Nite Brooklyn) – August 8, 6pm
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley (with Mavis Staples and Robert Randolph Band) – August 9, 5pm
All My Relations Celebration – August 10, 6pm
Novalima (with Siembra) – August 11, 6pm
Colorado Dashiki Fest – August 12, 4:30pm
Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra (with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company & Baile Caliente) – August 13, 4pm
Carla Morrison (with Neoma) – August 19, 5pm
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the Swell Season – August 20, 6pm
Oakhurst (with The Reckless Folk) – August 25, 6pm
Japan Fest 2023: Lyrics Born – August 27, 4pm
Etana (with Wylie Jones) – August 31, 6pm

Marquis Theater, Denver

Bakester – June 3, 8pm
Craig Owens – June 6, 6pm
De’Wayne – June 7, 7pm
Loveless – World Tour – June 9, 7pm
Baby Rose & Q Present “Through The Soul” Tour – June 10, 7pm

Mile High Stadium, Denver

Illenium – June 17, 7pm
George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town – June 24, 5:45pm
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour – July 14, 6:30pm
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour – July 15, 6:30pm
Global Dance Festival – July 21, 3:00pm
Global Dance Festival – July 22, 3:00pm
Ed Sheeran – August 19, 6pm

Mishawaka, Poudre Canyon

William Black – June 2
Katchafire w/ Fia and Luna Shade – June 3
Yonder Mountain String Band – June 9-10
Ghostland Observatory – June 14
Mike Love & The Full Circle w/ Keilana – June 15
Pickle Palooza at the Pickle Barrel – June 24-25
Toad the Wet Sprocket w/ Reed Foehl – July 2
Emancipator w/ Northern Form, Koresma, and Lapa – July 7-8
Midnight Tyrannosaurus – July 14-15
John Craigie with special guests – July 22
Guster: Presented by Live Nation & 105.5 – August 1-2
The Infamous Stringdusters w/ Wood Belly – August 4
Keller Williams (Solo Set) – August 11

Mission Ballroom, Denver

Shrek Rave Presents Swamp Gala – June 3, 8pm
CNCO – June 6, 6:30pm
Trey Anastasio Trio w/Dezron Douglas and Jon Fishman – June 9-11, 8pm
Rumble in the Rockies – June 14, 7:30pm
Illenium – June 16, 8pm
T-Pain – June 17, 8pm
Grandson & K.Flay Present: I Love You, I’m Trying Tour – June 19, 8pm
The Flaming Lips – June 22, 7:30pm
Emancipator – June 24, 8pm
Dreamsonic 2023 – Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals as Leaders – July 15, 7pm
Cypress Hill w/The Colorado Symphony – July 20, 8:30pm
Brent Faiyaz – July 25, 8pm
Big Wild – July 28, 8pm
Eprom – July 29, 8pm
Pretty Lights – August 4-6, 8pm
The Australian Pink Floyd Show – August 8, 8pm
The National – August 11-12, 8pm
Flogging Molly – August 17, 8pm
Dominic Fike – August 18, 8pm
Cigarettes After Sex – August 22, 8pm
Gregory Alan Iskaov – September 2, 8pm
Dance Gavin Dance – September 3, 7pm

Moxie Theater, Greeley

Bryan Martin – June 1, 8pm
Stella’s Stand Up Underground Comedy Showcase: Sammy Anzer – Thursdays June 1-July 27, 9pm
Greeley Blues Jam – June 2, 7pm
Greeley Stampede Kick-Off After Party – June 9, 9pm
Signs of Tranquility, Siege, Perilous, Skoldvagg, Wicked Vixen – June 10, 7pm
Sundiver – June 11, 7pm
Danielle Nicole – June 15, 7pm
Trev Rich, Kodean IX, Unlmtdata, Santino G, TWoods – June 16, 7:30pm
A Sonnet To Silence – June 17, 7pm
Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Them Dirty Roses – June 20, 8pm
Red Clay Strays – July 7, 8:30pm
Moonshine Bandits, Dusty Leigh, Who TF is Justin Time, Good Ol’ Boyz – July 14, 7pm
Kat Hasty – July 29, 8pm
Pressing Strings – August 2, 7pm
Montana of 300 – August 17, 8pm
Hopslop String Band – August 18, 8pm
Pony, Bradshaw, Grayson Jenkins – September 2, 8pm
The Steel Woods – September 3, 8pm

Muse Performance Space, Lafayette

Revell-Lewis Quintet – May 26
A Tribute to Randy Newman – May 27
The Elaborate Owl – May 28
Jazz Jam – May 29
Andrew Vogt Sextet – June 1
Three Tenors – June 2
Jazz Jam – June 5
Kimmerjae & Kent McLagan – June 8
The Magic Within: Psychic Explorations w/ Erica Sodos – June 9
Alfredo Muro – June 10
King Kamehameha Celebration – June 11
Boston Imposters – June 11
Jazz Jam – June 12
MuseCycles Open Jam – June 15
Jacob Larson Trio – June 17
Jazz Jam – June 19
Gabriel Santiago – June 24
Jazz Jam – June 26
MaryLynn Gillaspie Band du Jour – June 30

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver

Lamont Bluegrass Ensemble – May 30, 7:30pm
Lamont Symphony Orchestra – May 31, 7:30pm
North Indian Classical Ensenble – June 2, 7:30pm
Sound of the Rockies: Summer Sounds – June 17-18, 7:30pm
Neal Brennan: Brand New Neal – August 5, 7pm

Nissi’s, Lafayette

The Petty – Nicks Experience – May 26
The Long Run – Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles – May 27
Skanson & Hansen’s “Last Ride To Gigsville” – May 28
FACE “All Vocal Rock” – May 30
Wine & Jazz With Neil Bridge & The Pride – May 31
RetroVertigo – June 1
Last Men On Earth – June 2
90’S Throwback! Ninety Percent 90’S | Grunge Lite | TRL – June 3
Jon Chandler & The Slingers – June 4
Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves 50 Shades Of Blue – June 7
Darling Revival w/ Special Guest Different Drum – June 9
The Jerseys – June 10
Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves w/ Lionel Young Band – June 14
Good Music Medicine – June 15
National Touring AC/DC Tribute Noise Pollution w/ Special Guest Stone Revolver – June 16
Boogie Machine – 70s Disco Party – June 17
FACE “All Vocal Rock” – June 20
Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves w/ Johnny O Band – June 21
Stereo Collision – June 22
Citizen Dan – A Steely Dan Experience – June 23
“Game Over” Pole & Aerial Dance Show Presented By Vertical Fusion Studios – June 24
B.U.S. Presents “An Acoustic Tribute To CSN” – June 25
Wine & Jazz With Nelson Rangell – June 28
Unauthorized Absence – June 29
80’S Metal Night! – Mr. Steak w/ Special Guest Resurrection – June 30
BadCO “Bad Company Tribute” & Still The Same “Bob Seger Tribute” – July 1
Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves w/ Randall Dubis Band – July 5
Steve & The Cruisers – July 6
Buckstein w/ Special Guest Eric Golden – July 7
One On One – July 8
FACE “All Vocal Rock” – July 11
Bourbon Blues & Grooves – National Touring Artist Laurie Morvan Band – July 12
Eben G. Fine Band w/ Special Guest The Wild Elderberries – July 13
Shelvis And The Roustabouts w/ Special Guest The Closers – July 14
The Return Of Paradise Theatre w/ Special Guest Asha & Alane Duo – July 15
Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves Basement Blues Project – July 19
National Touring Artist Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand – July 20
“National Touring Eagles Tribute” The Boys Of Summer – July 21
80s Vs 90s Night – 5280s Band & Nothing But Nineties – July 29

Ogden Theater, Denver

Helloween – May 30, 7:15pm
Anees – June 1, 8pm
Valentino Khan – June 2, 9pm
Kreator & Sepultura – June 3, 6:30pm
Lovelytheband – June 15, 7:30pm
Rival Sons – June 18, 7pm
Palace – June 20, 8pm
Ruel – June 27, 8pm
Between The Buried and Me – July 3, 7:30pm
Gogol Bordello – July 14, 8pm
Eprom – July 29, 8pm
Parliament Funkadelic & George Clinton – August 2, 8pm
Bicep – August 5, 9pm
Pecos & The Rooftops – August 10, 8pm
Spag Heddy – August 11, 9pm
JVKE – August 12, 7pm
The Juno Show – August 15, 8pm
Extreme – August 21, 8pm
Kamelot – August 27, 7pm
Poppy & PVRIS – August 29, 7pm
James Bay – September 1, 8pm
Bruno Major – September 4, 8pm
Maisie Peters – September 7, 8pm
King Krule – September 15, 9pm
Wolfmother – September 18, 8pm
Hermanos Gutierrez – September 19, 8pm
The Walkmen – September 21, 8pm
The Wombats – September 24, 8pm
Owl City – September 26, 7:30pm
Snarky Puppy – September 30, 8pm

Open Stage Theater, Ft. Collins

Treasure Island – June 1, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 3, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 8, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 9, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 10, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 16 – 18, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 23 – 25, 7pm
Treasure Island – June 30, 7pm
Treasure Island – July 1, 7pm
Treasure Island – July 6, 7pm
Treasure Island – July 8, 7:30pm
Treasure Island – July 13, 7:30pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 6, 7:30pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 8, 7:30pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 13, 7:30pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 14, 7:30pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 15, 7:30pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 16, 2pm
Hedwig and The Angry Itch – July 20 – 22, 7:30pm

Oriental Theater, Denver

Lucha Libre & Laughs – June 3 & 5, 8pm
Clan of Xymox – June 9, 8pm
80s Night w/The Six Million Dollar Band – June 10, 8pm
White Fudge – June 15, 8pm
Dyketopia – Pridestravaganza – June 16, 8pm
Hell’s Belles – June 17, 8pm
Diamonds & Pearls – June 21, 8pm
IAMX, June 22, 8pm
CPR Presents: Mortified – Pride Edition ft. Ryan Warner – June 23, 9pm
Emo Night Brooklyn – June 24, 8pm
Cynic & Atheist: Focus and Presence Tour – June 25, 8pm
Little Big – June 26, 7pm
Tri.be Vida Loca Tour – July 1, 8pm
Down Yonder Comedy Tour – July 7, 8pm
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – July 8, 8pm
Illuzia & DragonWolf Circus Theater presents: Tao – July 9, 7pm
Venom Inc. – July 15, 8pm
Masood Boomgaard – July 18, 8pm
Live/Loud Tom Keifer – July 19, 8pm
X with James Intveld – July 20, 8pm
Gorilla Biscuits – July 22, 9pm
Best Night Ever – Taylor’s Version – July 27, 8pm
Asleep at the Wheel – July 29, 8pm
Dan LaMorte & Natalie Cuomo – August 6, 7pm
Ramy Youssef – August 6, 8pm
An Evening Without Kelly Mantle – August 15, 8pm
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band – August 18, 8pm
Dale Watson and his Lone Stars – August 26, 7pm

Paramount Theater, Denver

Tommy James & the Shondells – May 27
Blue Oyster Cult – June 3
Straight up with Stassi Live – The Mommy Dearest Tour – June 4
Carlos Rivera – Un Tour A Todas Partes – June 7
Miranda Sings Featuring Colleen Ballinger – June 10
Ben Schwartz & Friends – June 17
Sam Morill: The Class Act Tour – June 22
Jonathon Mcreynolds – My Truth Tour – June 25
Seth Meyers – June 29
38 Special – July 7
Jesse & Joy Summer Tour 2023 – July 11
STS9 – Sound Of The Light – July 20
The Moody Blues: John Lodge – July 23
Eddie B’s Teachers Only Comedy Tour 23’ – July 29
The Marshall Tucker Band – August 10
KBCO Presents Tower of Power – August 11
Please Don’t Destroy LIVE – August 12
Ed Sheeran – August 18
Kansas: Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour – August 25

Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison

Lord Huron- June 1
Michael Franti & Spearhead – June 2
Michael Franti & Spearhead Yoga Session- June 2
Jow Russo’s Almost Dead – June 3-4
Yea Yea Yeahs – June 5
Quinn XCII, Arizona & Julia Wolf- June 6
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – June 7-8
Brit Floyd – June 9
Big Head Todd and the Monsters – June 10
Rodrigo y Gabriela – June 11
Barenaked Ladies, Semisonic & Del Amitri – June 13
Whiskey Myers – June 14-15
Umphrey’s McGee – June 16-17
Stick Figure, Pepper & the Elovators – June 18
Oliver Tree – June 20
Louis Tomlinson – June 21
Shakey Graves & Neal Francis – June 22
Widespread Panic – June 23-25
Zach Bryan – June 26-27
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band – June 28
The Head and the Heart – June 29
Dirty Heads – June 30
311 – July 1
Zeds Dead- July 2-3
Blues Traveler- July 4
Rainbow Kitten Surprise – July 5-6
The Avett Brothers – July 7-9
Falling In Reverse & Ice Nine Kills – July 11
Al Green & The Colorado Symphony – July 12
Trampled By Turtles – July 13
String Cheese Incident- July 14-16
Tori Amos – July 17
Killer Queen – July 18
CAAMP – July 19-20
STS9 – Sound Tribe Sector 9 – July 21-22
Portugal. The Man & The Colorado Symphony – July 23
Jimmy Eat World & Manchester Orchestra – July 25
Noah Kahan – July 26
Big Wild – July 27
Tedeschi Trucks Band – July 28-29
Dispatch w/ The Colorado Symphony – July 30
Big Thief & Lucinda Williams – July 31
K-Love Live – August 1-2
Ween – August 3
The Front Bottoms – August 4
Boygenius – August 5
Joe Bonamassa – August 6
Gov’t Mule – August 7
Hippie Sabotage – August 8
Maggie Rogers – August 9
Parker McCollum – August 10
Jon Pardi – August 11
Slightly Stoopid, Soja, Iya Terra & Denm – August 12
Slightly Stoopid, Andy Frasco and the U.N. & The Elovators – August 13
Beck & Phoenix – August 15-16
Mt. Joy – August 17-18
Reggae on the Rocks: Rebelution & Iration – August 19
Santa Fe Klan – August 20
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats – August 22-23
1964 The Tribute – August 24
My Morning Jacket – August 25-26
Vance Joy – August 27
Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers & Bastille – August 28-29
Young the Giant & Milky Chance – August 30
Rezz – August 31-September 1

Roots Music Project, Boulder

Backyard Tire Fire w/Special Guest Dave Tamkin – May 26
Mile High Stash LIVE – June 3
FastFloyd and Foggy Mountain Spaceship – June 4
Funk You featuring Isaac Teel of Tauk – June 9
Reed Foehl – June 29
David Lawrence and The Spoonful w/The Cody Sisters – June 30
Dead and CO after party. Featuring: Joslyn and The Sweet Compression – July 1
Dave McMurray: Dead and Co after party at Roots Music Project – July 2
A.J. Fullerton with full band at Roots Music Project – July 8
Johnny & The Mongrels – July 14
Liz Barnez Live Broadcast on 88.5 KGNU – July 18
Jeff Crosby at Roots Music Project – August 5
Pinetop Perkins Benefit with Bob Margolin – August 12

Soiled Dove, Denver

“Love Ya” Gantogoo & Nasaa – June 1, 8pm
Nina Storey – June 3, 8pm
The Lao Tizer Band – June 8, 8pm
The Long Run – Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles – June 9, 8pm
Danielle Nicole – June 14, 8pm
Nathan Mitchell – June 16, 8pm
Scotty Wiese Magic – June 17, 7pm
Dan Navarro – June 21, 8pm
Bonerama – June 22, 8pm
Still The Same – Tribute to Bob Seger – June 23, 8pm
Angie Stevens & Hayley E Rydell – June 24, 8pm
Al Stewart – June 25, 7pm
Spinphony – June 29, 8pm
Hazel Miller – June 30, 8pm
The Arcadian Wild – July 2, 8pm
Mike Phillips – July 7, 8pm
Unplugged at the Dove – July 8, 8pm
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – July 11, 8pm
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – July 12, 8pm
Beth Nielsen Chapman – July 13, 8pm
Vienna Teng – July 14, 8pm
James Hunter – July 15, 8pm
Damon Fowler with Jason Ricci – July 20, 8pm
6 Million Dollar Band – July 21, 8pm
Julian Vaughn – July 22, 8pm
Message In A Bottle – Tribute to The Police – July 29, 8pm
Miguel Espinoza Fusion – August 3, 8pm
Jenny Shawhan – August 6, 8pm
Pieces of a Dream – August 11, 8pm
Pieces of a Dream – August 11, 10pm
Marcus Miller – August 20, 6pm
Marcus Miller – August 20, 9pm
Sonny Landreth – August 24, 8pm
Sonny Landreth – August 25, 8pm

Stampede, Aurora

Los Hermanos Flores- Orquesta San Vincente – June 2, 9:30pm
Sabado Parrandero/ Damas gratis antes de las – June 3, 9:30pm
Modern Swing Mondays – June 5, 6pm
Ladies Night – June 7, 6pm
Colorado Jiu Jitsu Club – June 8, 6pm
Modern Swing Mondays – June 12, 6pm
Ladies Night – June 14, 6pm
Fuego on Conclerto – June 15, 9pm
Reventon Catacho – Kazzabe– June 16, 9pm
5280 Muay Thai 28 – June 17, 1pm
Banda Alta Potencia – June 17, 9pm
Batalla de Campeones – June 18, 9pm
Modern Swing Mondays – June 19, 6pm
Ladies Night – June 21, 6pm
BXS – Los Terricolas – Los Angeles Negros – June 24, 8:30pm
Modern Swing Mondays – June 26, 6pm
Ladies Night – June 28, 6pm
Ladies Night – July 5, 6pm
Ladies Night – July 12, 6pm
Yelson Jimenez – July 13, 10pm
Ladies Night – July 19, 6pm
Jorge Calderon – Daniel Calderon y Los Gigantes del Vallenato – July 21, 9pm
Ladies Night – July 26, 6pm
Ladies Night – August 2, 6pm
Ladies Night – August 9, 6pm
Ladies Night – August 16, 6pm
Ladies Night – August 23, 6pm
Ladies Night – August 30, 6pm

Summit, Denver

Decibel Tour 2023 with Dark Funeral – June 2, 6pm
Hunter Hayes – June 3, 7pm
Harry Mack: Odyssey Tour – June 5, 7:30pm
Chicks in the Office Podcast – June 7, 6:30pm
Nekrogoblikon – June 8, 6pm
Emo Nite LA – June 9, 9pm
Larry’s Market Run – June 10-11, 7pm
Benson Boone: The Pulse Tour – June 16, 7pm
Unlimited Vibes: Afro Rave – June 17, 8:30pm
Vibes in The Park: Continuing the Juneteenth Celebration – June 18, 8pm
Bearracuda Denver Pride – June 24, 9pm
Ava Max On Tour (Finally) – June 28, 7pm
Feels So Close – June 30, 9pm
Reggaeton Rave – July 14, 8:30pm
Alternative Symphony Presents: An Orchestra Rendition of Dr. Dre 2001 – July 15, 8pm
Aleks Syntek – July 16, 7pm
Rema – Rave & Roses Tour – July 31, 7pm
King Lil G – August 4, 7pm
Band-Maid 10th Anniversary Tour – August 8, 7pm
Blessthefall: Hollow Bodies 10 Year Anniversary Tour – August 9, 6pm
Javier Rosas: Hombre de Ley Tour – August 12, 7pm
Soulja Boy – August 13, 7pm
Bop to the Top feat. DJ Jeffery & Life By Michael – August 17, 8:30pm
Less Than Jake – August 18, 7pm
Gimme Gimme Disco – August 19, 8pm
Escape the Fate w/Special Guests – September 1, 6pm

Your Mom’s House, Denver

Colorado Bassheads Present: FLIPSWITCH + More – June 2, 8pm
Droppin Bodies Tour: Autokorekt + Mista J – June 3, 8pm
Singer Songwriter Showcase – June 4, 2pm
Rock the Clock Tower – June 4, 6:30pm
Bass of the Mondays – June 5, 8pm
Contortion w/Blood Across the Sky & When Darkness Falls – June 6-7, 11pm
Tantric Flux Release Party – June 8, 2am
Ragency Takeover – June 9, 8pm
“The HausWives of Denver” Tour Matinee – June 10, 11:30am
Comic Freaks | Made Tribe in Denver | Qbtrance & Boogie Groove Entertainment – June 10, 8pm
Friends on DECK – June 11, 7pm
Tight 3’s Open Comedy Mic – June 12, 5pm
Momma’s Electronic Mondays – June 12, 8pm
Open Jam – June 13, 8pm
Wired Wednesdays ft. GLTY + More – June 14, 8pm
Vaguely Relatable ft. The River + More – June 16-17, 2am
Heartbeat Sessions – June 17, 4pm
Tech House Mondays – June 19, 8pm
Magic Hunks – June 20, 7pm
Throwback Thursdays ft. Atroxx – June 22-23, 2am
Knowmads – June 23, 8pm
Lunar Ticks w/Mr. Specific – June 24-25, 2am
Public Theater w/Sunfish + None Sunshine – June 26, 8pm
Open Jam – June 27, 8pm
Glassio – June 28, 7:30pm
DnB Night ft. Sera Tonin + More – June 29-30, 2am
Krushendo + Top Brahman w/ Prismatic, Rage-Bot, Slasha, King Kobra – June 30, 8pm
A1 Presents – July 1, 8pm
Rock Night – July 5, 8pm
Picasso Gvng presents R&B Jam vol. 4 – July 6, 8pm
Birthday Partyy w/ KVN | Silkworm | Ravida | Trowel – July 9, 7pm
Phish Stream Series – July 11 – September 3
Psychedelectronic Night – July 13, 8pm
Free Creatures RETURNS to YMH – July 20, 8pm
BASSment Experiments ft. In Orbitz Budz – July 22, 9pm
Tep Neo Presents: The Forever Summer Tour – July 28-29, 2am
True Say Boiler Room Showcase – July 29, 8pm
Puzzled feat. Ben Spalding (ENG) w/ Tantok + More – August 26-27, 8pm

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Month in Review | May 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:02 +0000

[NATIONAL]

NPR quits Twitter after the Musk-led company slapped on a false label of “State Media” to the account.
National Guardsman is arrested over a massive leak of Pentagon secrets, one of the largest security breaches in decades.
DeSantis continues his clash with Disney in his latest culture wars brawl, with the company filing a lawsuit against the governor claiming he used his political power to hurt Disney.
Buzzfeed shuts down its news division and cuts staff by 15% showing it’s more important than ever to support real journalism.
Tucker Carlson loses his show on Fox News, a blow to disinformation and white supremacy dog whistles everywhere.
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges in the campaign finance case regarding payments to Stormy Daniels.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Clarence has been secretly accepting luxurious vacations and other donations over the years without properly reporting them raising questions over the Court’s biases.

[LOCAL]

Boulder City Council removes Lisa Sweeney-Miran from the Police Oversight Panel sparking debate over the panel’s effectiveness and independence.
Governor Polis signs several gun control bills into law including raising the minimum age to buy a weapon to 21 and imposing a waiting period.
Dacono sets a June 27th date for the recall election of council members stemming from their surprise removal of long time city manager A.J. Euckert.
False report of a pipe bomb in Erie at the King Sooper’s market sparks fear and highlights the growing threat of false gun and bomb reports.
Erie Home Rule Commission completed its draft of a Home Rule Charter after four months of meeting and deliberation on the issue.

Small Talk:

“There’s so much excitement and optimism. How can you not feel good in the midst of everything else? … Our city is hungry for a new kind of leadership in these times and we’re already hard at work.” – Yemi Mobolade, on his candidacy for Mayor of Colorado Springs. He will be the city’s first Black mayor.

“I said we are in a battle for the soul of America, and we still are. The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom. More rights or fewer.” – Joe Biden announcing his bid for reelection in 2024

“Our phones should be blowing off the hook, which they are, but they should be blowing off the hook even more.” – Charles Graves, Assistant Veterans Service Officer with the El Paso County Veterans Services on new compensation program for toxic exposure

“These defendants put many lives at risk during what should have been a normal lunch hour on campus.” – CO District Attorney John Kellner on sentencing two teens in 2021 Hinkley High School shooting

“Juul lit a nationwide public health crisis by putting addictive products in the hands of minors and convincing them that it’s harmless.” – Letitia James, New York Attorney General, on $462 million settlement that includes Colorado and other states

By the Numbers:

50% – 1 out of every 2 transgender individuals experience sexual violence according to statistics by MESA

72% – Reduction in plastic bag use after Louisville passes bag tax program

4+ per week – Average number of Americans killed in mass shootings this year, a record pace so far

$38.5 Billion – Proposed total state budget sent to Governor Polis

6 Weeks – New Florida bill would ban abortion following six weeks of pregnancy in the most recent attack on reproductive rights

$6 Billion – NFL Team Washington Commanders sell for a record amount. Why does building these stadiums need public funding again?

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Month in Review | April 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:00:25 +0000

[NATIONAL]

Ex-president Donald Trump is indicted for payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in an attempt to squash news of his affair, which occurred just 4 months after Trump’s wife Melania gave birth. He previously announced the day of his arrest, which, like most of his statements, turned out to be false. He pleaded not guilty to all 34 charges.
Nashville school shooting leaves 6 dead, including 3 nine-year olds in the latest string of gun related tragedies plaguing the nation, making this over 130 mass shootings in 2023 so far.
Lori Lighfoot (D) comes in third place, losing her Chicago mayoral reelection bid which historically has seen the incumbent remain in power for decades.

[INTERNATIONAL]

Mass protests spread in Paris following the proposed raising of the retirement age. While France is looking at raising it from 62 to 64, we could learn a thing or two about solidarity in the face of stripped benefits.
UBS takes over one of its largest competitors, Credit Suisse, in a buyout following news of the bank’s fragility.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovic is detained by Russia who accuses him of spying.
Fire in a detention center for migrants that have been sent back from the U.S. to Mexico kills at least 38 people trapped in the facility.
Archaeologists have found evidence of horseback riding that pushes the domestication date of these animals back to about 5,000 years ago.

[LOCAL]

North Boulder was placed under a shelter in place order for several hours after a standoff with armed suspect near 17th and Yarmouth.
Prop 125 took effect this month allowing sellers of beer to also stock wine on their shelves. Expect more and more faux wine snobs to come out of the woodwork.
Jenna Ellis, one of Trump’s numerous former lawyers, has been rightly censured in Colorado over fabricated statements regarding the 2020 elections.
Lauren Boebert announces her underage son will soon be a father, having impregnated an even younger girl. Boebert will be a grandmother at age 36.
CU Boulder signed a football player to their program that is under investigation by the El Paso County sherriffs dept for rape, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor. A petition to expel him is currently circulating but the administration has made no decision by the date this was published.
Denver East high school experiences a shooting with two injuries and the death of the shooter. Students staged a protest at the State capitol in a plea for lawmakers to do something.

Small Talk

“I have looked into the terrified eyes of many children after they’ve been shot and tried to comfort them… I tell them they’re in a safe place now, but in my heart, I don’t know if they are.” – Dr. Halden Scott on treating child survivors of mass shootings.

“Aurora Civil Service Commission quietly approved a package of changes to entry-level hiring rules for police and firefighters, giving the commission… the ability to hire candidates whose backgrounds include caveats that would have previously gotten their applications thrown out.” – according to the Colorado Sentinel‘s In The Blue project.

“To all the trans youth who may be affected by this legislation: we stand by you, and we will not stop fighting. You are cherished. You are loved. You belong,” – Kentucky ACLU on the State passing a bill that, among other restrictions, bans all gender-affirming medical care for those under 18.

“The police department is destroyed. City Hall is destroyed. The county courthouse is damaged. The fire department is devastated. There’s no grocery store that’s operable in the community.” – US Rep. Bennie Thompson on the tornado that devastated Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

“What you’re telling me is, you don’t mind infringing free speech to protest children [from drag show readings] but when it comes to children that have died, you don’t give a flying f*ck to stop that because ‘that shall not be infringed.’ That is hypocrisy at its highest order.” – Jon Stewart to Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm during their conversation on drag shows and gun rights.

By the Numbers

11 – Candidates still in the Denver mayoral race as voting comes to a close, with Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough now facing each other in a top-two runoff.

19% – American children deaths are from gun violence, now the leading cause of death for those under 18.

48% – Superior residents are renters according to 2020 census data reviewed by Mayor Mark Lacis.

311,000 – Jobs added last month in an already strong labor market

47% – Of all building and permit fees for the Town of Superior have been issued as rebates to residents wishing to rebuild.

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SMALL PLANET eBIKES NEW OWNERSHIP: Ribbon Cutting and Store Launch Party Planned for May

Guest Contributor — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:00:30 +0000

Editor’s Note: Press Releases are provided to Yellow Scene. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole.

Small Planet eBikes in Downtown Longmont has new ownership. New owner Amy Wilkins of Longmont purchased the business from the store’s founder, Tom Wilson. Tom started the shop in 2009 and has been actively managing the store up until his recent retirement.

The Longmont Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a ceremonial ribbon for Small Planet eBike’s new owners on Thursday, May 11, from 5pm to 6pm. There will also be a “launch party” on Saturday, May 13 from 10am to 4pm. The launch party will be at the Small Planet eBike store and include food and drink, prize giveaways, and free bike test rides. Small Planet staff will be on hand to answer any questions about eBikes. Both events are open to the public.

“Amy and I met when she was vetting a different eBike store,” said Wilson. “The timing was perfect as I was looking to retire. We worked it out and I’m confident the store is in good hands, he said.”

Small Planet eBikes sells a wide variety of eBikes including various types and brands. Electric bike brands they carry include Aventon, Magnum, Bluejay, Stromer, Batch, Bulls, an others. A variety of eBike styles are available that are designed for recreation, commuting, trail riding, or carrying cargo. The store also has a full service bike repair and service center located on site.

New Owner Wilkins said she plans to continue the precedent that Tomhas created for Small Planet. “Tom has had success for a reason.” said Wilkins. “Unlike big box stores, Small Planet focuses on a customer first approach and inventory that includes a wide variety of brands and models suited for any type of rider.

eBike popularity has exploded in recent years. They are ridden year round and are extremely versatile. They can be used on many types of terrains, including streets, bike paths, trails, and sidewalks. In addition to their versatility, they produce zero emissions and are a healthy form of year-round transportation. Another benefit is avoiding gridlock during commutes.

There are three classes of eBikes – Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. The classes refer to the differences between the types of bikes and their features, including their and motor abilities (pedal-assist and/or stand alone throttle). Class 1 and 2 eBikes can reach a speed of 20 mph and Class 3 bikes have a top speed of 28 mph.

ABOUT SMALL PLANET EBIKES

Small Planet eBikes is located at 724 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501, and offers a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The offer many eBike types and a variety of bike accessories. The store also includes a full-service maintenance and repair shop. For more information visit www.smallplanetebikes.com.

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2023 Yellow Scene Summer Camp Directory

Eric Paul Erickson — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:25 +0000

Summertime is almost here again and that means one thing: summer camp! Boulder and the surrounding areas offer a near limitless array of camps, programs, and activities for youth. There is something for everyone!

Yellow Scene prides itself on providing the most up to date and thorough directory in Boulder County, but we suggest you contact camps and programs for individual schedules, availability, and safety precautions.

Animal Ecology

Butterfly Pavilion – Day camp
6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster | 303.469.5441 | butterflies.org

Denver Zoo Summer Safari – Day camp
2300 Steele St., Denver | 720.337.1400 | denverzoo.org

Dinosaur Ridge – Day camp
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison | 303.697.3466 x101 | dinoridge.org

Downtown Aquarium Sea Safari – Day or Overnight camp
700 Water St., Denver | 303.561.4444 | aquariumrestaurants.com

Kids and Critters Longmont Humane Society – Day camp
9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont | 303.772.1232 | longmonthumane.org

Ocean First Institute Marine Science Summer Camps – Day camp
3015 Bluff St., Boulder | 303.956.7885 | oceanfirstinstitute.org

Sunflower Farm – Day camp
11150 Prospect Rd., Longmont | 303.774.8001 | sunflowerfarminfo.com

Thorne Nature Experience Summer Camp – Day camp
1466 63rd St., Boulder | 303.499.3647 | thornenature.org

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center – Day camp
20 Lakeview Dr., Unit 107, Nederland | 303.258.0495 | wildbear.org

Arts & Performances

Afterbeat Drum School – Day camp
917 Front St., Louisville | 720.837.5410 | afterbeatdrumschool.com

Ah Haa School for the Arts Kids – Day camp
300 Townsend Ave., Telluride | 970.728.3886 | ahhaa.org

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance – Day camp
303.684.3716 | airbornegym.com

American Dance Training Camps Boulder – Overnight camp
866.383.2382 | americandancetrainingcamp.com

The Apollo Center – Day camp
2655 Industrial Lane, Broomfield | 720.479.8438 | www.theapollocenter.com

Artistic Fusion Dance Academy – Day camp
5660 W 88th Ave., Westminster | 720.929.1820 | artistic-fusion.com

Arts HUB – Day camp
420 Courtney Way, Lafayette | 303.229.1127 | artshub.org

Arvada Center Summer Art Camps – Day camp
6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada | 720.898.7200 | arvadacenter.org

Aspen Music Festival and School – Day camp
225 Music School Rd., Aspen | 970.205.5055 | aspenmusicfestival.org

Athena Project Arts at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design – Day camp
303.219.0882 |athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps

BackStory Theatre Youth Classes & Camps – Day camp
720.263.0836 | info@backstorytheatre.org | backstorytheatre.org

Boulder Opera Company – Day camp
303.731.2036 | boulderoperacompany.com | info@boulderoperacompany.com

Boulder Guitar Coach – Day camp
720.323.6424 | boulderguitarcoach.com | info@boulderguitarcoach.com

Boulder Performing Arts Co. – Day camp
2115 Pearl St., Boulder | 303.859.4195 | boulderperformingarts.com

Boulder Suzuki Strings – Day camp
2705 Stanford Ave., Boulder | 720.295.5647 | bouldersuzukistrings.org

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha – Day camp
7520 S. Boulder Rd., Boulder | 303.413.1711 | campooniekooniecha.com

Camp Telaphiba Summer Dance Retreat – Day and overnight camp
8820 W. 116th Circ., Broomfield | 720.580.2267 | camptelaphiba.com

CenterStage Theater Company – Day camp
2590 Walnut St., Boulder | 303.673.0744 | centerstagetheatercompany.org

Center for Musical Arts Camp – Day camp
200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette | 303.665.0699 | centerformusicalarts.org

Centennial State Ballet – Day Camp
303.772.1335 | centennialstateballet.org

Colorado Conservatory of Dance – Day camp
3001 Industrial LN. #12, Broomfield | 303.466.5685 | ccdance.org

Colorado Shakespeare Festival – Day camp
University of Colorado, Boulder | 303.735.1181 | coloradoshakes.org

Dance Arts – Day camp
555 Burbank St., Unit N, Broomfield | 303.466.3212 | danceartsstudio.org

DaVinci Center for Musical Arts – Day camp
55 Alter St., Unit A, Broomfield | 720.466.5119 | davinciarts.org

Denver Center for Performing Arts – Day camp
1101 13th St., Denver | 303.893.4100 | denvercenter.org/education

Doghouse Music Rock ‘N’ Roll Camps for Teens – Day Camp
525 Courtney Way, Lafayette | 720.864.0650 | doghousemusic.com

Elite Dance Academy – Day Camp
8820 West 116th Cir., Ste. A, Broomfield | 303.466.8626 | elitedanceacademy.net

Encore Music & Children’s Music Academy – Day camp
698 Briggs St., Erie | 970.556.8315 | www.encoremusicerie.com

Flight Performing Arts Dance Camps –
901 Front St., Louisville | 303.817.2234 | flightperformingarts.com

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Camps – Day camp
3022 E. Sterling Cir., Ste. 150, Boulder | 303.245.8272 | frequentflyers.org

Global Sound Music Academy Summer Camp – Day camp
555 Alter St., Ste. 19F, Broomfield | 303.439.7956 | globalsoundstudio.com

Harmony Music House Music Camps for KIDS – Day Camp
2525 ½ Broadway, Boulder | 303.444.7444 | harmonymusichouse.com | info@harmonymusichouse.com

Kinesis Dance Camp – Day Camp
6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder | 720.515.6268 | kinesisdance.com

Kutandara Center Music Summer Camps – Day camp
5401 Western Ave., Ste. B, Boulder | 303.443.2969 | kutandara.com

Love Music Studios -Day Camp
1095 Atlantic Ave., Lafayette | 770.316.4389 | lovemusicstudios.com

Flatstrings Music Academy – Day Camp
3745 Martin Dr., Boulder | 303.908.2493 | fsamusic.org

Mojo’s Music Academy – Day Camp
1350 Terry St., Longmont | 303.776.3373 | mojosmusicacademy.com

Parlando School of Musical Arts Summer Camp – Day camp
2590 Walnut St., Boulder | 303.442.0006 | parlando.org

Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp – Day Camp
40755 CR 36, Steamboat Springs | 970.879.7125 | perry-mansfield.org

Premier School of Dance – Day camp
12351 Grant St., Unit 360, Thornton | 303.457.2165 | danceatpremier.com

Reel Kids Drama Camp- Day camp
306 Sterling Circ., Unit 5, Boulder | 303.499.0125 | myreelkids.com

Rocky Mountain Fiddle – Overnight camp
453 E. Wonderview Ave., #194, Estes Park | 303.596.9870 | rmfiddle.com

Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids – Day camp
5311 Western Ave., Ste. 135, Boulder | 303.245.8150 | theaterforkids.net

Rocky Ridge Music Center – Day camp
465 Longs Peak Rd., Estes Park | 970.586.4031 | rockyridge.org

School of Rock Camps – Day camp
3280 28th St. Unit 1, Boulder • 303.532.1201 | 6500 West 120th Ave. Unit A & B, Broomfield • 303.325.3772 | schoolofrock.com

Storycamp Summer Sessions – Day camp
6500 W. Drycreek Pkwy., Niwot | 303.652.0130 | storycampdangercamp.com

Summer Music Academy at CU Boulder College of Music – Day or overnight camp
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder | 303.492.6352 | colorado.edu/music/summer-college-music

Swallow Hill Music Camps – Day camp
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver | 303.777.1003 | swallowhillmusic.org

Arts – Visual & Multimedia

The Arts HUB – Day camp
Multiple camps available | 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette | 303.229.1127 | artshub.org

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art – Day camp
1750 13th St., Boulder | 303.443.2122 | bmoca.org

Crackpots Creativity Camp – Day camp
505 Main St., Longmont | 303.776.2211 | ecrackpots.com

Creative Lab Summer Camps
2707 Spruce St., Boulder | shopcommonthreads.com/collections/creative-lab

Living Arts School – Day camp
820.383.4406 | livingartsschool.com | info@livingartsschool.com

Longmont Museum – Day camp
400 Quail Rd., Longmont | 303.651.8374 | longmontcolorado.gov

Mudslingers Pottery School – Day camp
414 E. Simpson St., Lafayette | mudslingerspottery.com

Open Window Studio Day and overnight camp
1720 Bluff St., Boulder | 720.400.1319 | openwindowstudio.org

pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio – Day camp
401 S. Public Rd., Ste. 1, Lafayette | 720.890.7888 | particularsart.com

Studio Arts Pottery Camp – Day camp
1010 Aurora Ave., Boulder | 720.379.6033 | studioartsboulder.org

Sunflower Art Studio – Day camp
6545 Gunpark Dr., Boulder | 720.939.7545 | artsunflower.com

Tinker Art Studio – Day camp
693B S. Broadway, Boulder | 303.503.1902 | tinkerartstudio.com

Education & Personal Development

Adventure Montessori Learning Center – Day camp
250 S. Cherrywood Dr., Lafayette | 303.665.6789 | adventuremontessori.com

BVSD Lifelong Learning Summer Camps – Day camp
720.561.5968 | bvsd.org

Food Lab Summer Camps – Day camp
303.952.8364 | foodlabboulder.com | events@foodlabboulder.com

Global Works Travel – Overnight camp
364 Forest Park Circ., Lafayette | 303.545.2202 | globalworkstravel.com

Huntington Learning Center – Day camp
Various locations | 800.CAN.LEARN | huntingtonhelps.com

Integral Steps – Day camp
720.577.5441 | integralsteps.org | info@integralsteps.org

Kiddie Academy Learning Center Camp – Day camp
Various locations | kiddieacademy.com

Learning Pathways Reading Camps – Day camp
1790 30th St., Boulder | 303.499.1941 | learningpathwayscolorado.com | lpboulder@gmail.com

Longmont Museum – Day camp
400 Quail Rd., Longmont | 303.651.8374 | longmontmuseum.org

Museum of Boulder – Day camp
Various Camps | 303.449.3464 | museumofboulder.org | chelsea@museumofboulder.org

PALS Chess Academy – Day camp
Various locations | 720.317.7810 | palschess.com

Play-Well – LegoInspired Camps – Day camp
Various locations | 970.645.6075 | play.well.org

Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver – Day camp
2040 South York St., Denver | 303.871.2982 | morgridge.du.edu/ricks/summer

Summer Fun on the Urban Farm – Day camp
10200 Smith Rd., Denver | 303.307.9332 | theurbanfarm.org

Summer Learning Institute with The Owl Education Group – Day camp
303.551.0118 | owledgroup.com | crissy@owledgroup.com

Summit Reading Center – Day camp
Individual Reading, Writing, and Math Programs | 2427 Gilpin St., Denver | 303.499.9729 | summitrc.com

The Language of Food – Day camp
4700 Sioux Dr., Boulder | 303.819.4084 | thelanguageoffood.com

Equestrian

Academy Stables – Day camp
4277 N. 109th St., Lafayette | 303.665.4637 | academystables.com

All Abilities Riding Center – Day camp
11968 Mineral Rd., Longmont | 303.652.9131 | ctrcinc.org

Bear Creek Stables – Day camp
15600 W. Morrison Rd., Morrison | 303.697.9666 | bearcreekstablescolorado.com | office@bearcreekstablescolorado.com

Mounting Miracles Horse Camp – Day camp
11051 Jasper Rd., Lafayette | 720.971.0569 | mandmequestriancenter.com

Running Wolf Riding Center – Day Camp
15589 Navajo St., Broomfield | 720.933.8301 | runningwolfridingcenter.com

Triple Creek Ranch Horse Camps – Day camp
Multiple program options | 4255 Nelson Rd., Longmont | 303.444.4291 | triplecreek-ranch.com

Health & Wellness

Eldorado Mountain Yoga Camp – Day camp
2875 County Rd. 67, Boulder | 303.249.1671 | eldoradoyoga.org

The Little Gym of Broomfield and Westminster – Day camp
10131 Wadsworth Pkwy., Ste.300, Westminster | 303.427.6688 | thelittlegym.com

Shambhala Mountain Center Family Camp – Overnight camp
151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes | 1.888.788.7221 | shambhalamountain.org

Uncorked Kids/Teens Summer Programs – Day camp
8171 South Chester St., Ste. A, Centennial | 720.907.3838 | uncorkedkitchen.com

Outdoors

Adventure Unlimited Ranches – Overnight camp
P.O. Box 2036, Buena Vista | 719.395.2468 x103 | adventureunlimited.org | linda@adventureunlimited.org

Avid4Adventure – Day or overnight camp
3200 Carbon Pl., Boulder | 720.249.2412 | avid4.com

Bold Earth Adventures -Overnight camp
303.526.0806 | boldearth.com

Boulder Parks and Recreation – Day camp
303.413.7441 | bprcamps.org

Boulder Rock Club and Colorado Mountain School – Day camp
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder | 303.447.2804 | boulderrockclub.com

Boy Scouts of America Camps Anderson Camps – Day and overnight camp
7177 Colorado River Rd., Gypsum | scoutingcolorado.org

Cal-Wood Mountain – Overnight camp
2282 County Rd. 87, Jamestown | 303.449.0603 | calwood.org

Camp Granite Lake – Overnight camp
11902 Camp Eden Rd., Golden | 720.249.2997 | campgranitelake.com

Camp Invention – Day camp
Various programs and locations | 800.968.4332 | invent.org

Camp Kind – Day camp
12400 Huron St., Westminster | 720.608.6099 | campkind.org

Camp Santa Maria – Overnight camp
51321 US Hwy. 285, Grant | 303.838.7900 | ymcanoco.org/camp-santa-maria | shelby.sever@ymcanoco.org

Camp Sunrise – Day camp
100 Sunrise Ranch Rd., Loveland | 970.679.4200 | sunriseranch.org

Cheley Colorado Camps – Overnight camp
3960 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park | 970.586.4244 | cheley.com

Children’s Peace Garden – Day camp
1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder | 303.443.9952 | growinggardens.org

City of Lafayette – Day camp
303.665.0469 | cityoflafayette.com/camps

City of Longmont Summer Recreation – Day camp
303.651.8404 | longmontcolorado.gov | terri.calvin@longmontcolorado.gov

Colorado Mountain Ranch – Day Camp
10063 Gold Hill Rd., Boulder | 303.442.4557 | coloradomountainranch.com

Colvig Silver Camps – Overnight camp
9665 Florida Rd., Durango | 970.247.2564 | colvigsilvercamps.com

Deer Hill Summer Expeditions – Overnight camp
7850 Rd. 41, Mancos | 970.533.7492 | deerhillexpeditions.com

Erie Community Center – Day camp
Multiple programs | Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St., Erie | 303.926.2550 | erieco.gov

Gates Camp for Boys & Girls Clubs – Day camp
2017 West 9th Ave., Denver | 303.892.9200 | bgcmd.org

Keystone Discovery Camp – Day and overnight camp
1053 Soda Ridge Rd., Keystone | 970.468.2098 | keystonescienceschool.org

Louisville Rec Center – Day Camp
900 W. Via Appia, Louisville | 303.666.7400 | louisvilleco.gov

Northglenn Rec – Day Camp
1 E. Memorial Pkwy., Northglenn | 303.451.8326 | northglenn.org

Mountain Kids – Day Camp
419 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins | 970.482.3118 | 474 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville | 303.665.8287 | mountain-kids.com

Rocky Mountain Anglers Fly Fishing Camp – Day camp
1904 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder | 303.447.2400 | rockymtanglers.com | info@rockymtanglers.com

Sanborn Western Camps – Overnight camp
P.O. Box 167, Florissant | 719.748.3341 | sanbornwesterncamps.com

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures – Day camp
194 Taft Dr., Boulder | 303.447.8014 | ridesmba.org

Steve and Kate’s Camp – Day camp
303.848.8713 | boulder@steveandkate.com | steveandkatescamp.com

TEENS Inc. – Day camp
151 East St., Nederland | 303.258.3821 | teensinc.org

Tri Velo Series – Day and overnight camp
303-931-6455 | https://triveloseries.com

Vail Recreation District – Day camp
Multiple programs available | 700 S. Frontage Rd., Ste. E, Vail | 970.479.2279 | vailrec.com

Westminster Camps – Day camp
10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster | 10470 Oak St., Westminster | 303.658.2219 | cityofwestminster.us

Women’s Wilderness Day and overnight camp
Mulitple Programs | 2845 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 211, Boulder | 303.938.9191 | womenswilderness.org

Camp Noco YMCA – Day camp
2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette | 303.664.5455 |ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/boulder-valley-camps/camp-noco

Camp Elks YMCA – Day camp
303.776.0370 | ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/boulder-valley-camps/camp-elks

Sports Clinics YMCA – Day camp
303.442.2778 | ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/boulder-valley-camps/sports-clinics

STEAMrollers YMCA – Day camp
720.797.2020 | ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/boulder-valley-camps/steamrollers

Pre-School

Alaya Preschool
3340 19th St., Boulder | 303.449.5248 | alayapreschool.org

Bal Swan Children’s Center
1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield | 303.466.6308 | balswan.org

Blossom French Bilingual Preschool
303.819.4084 | blossominternationalpreschool.com

Boulder Montessori School
3300 Redstone Rd., Boulder | 303.494.5814 | bouldermontessori.org

Boulder Valley Waldorf School
6500 W. Drycreek Pkwy., Niwot | 303.682.7183 | bvwaldorf.org

Bright Horizons School
Multiple Locations | brighthorizons.com

Camp Oonie Koonie Cha Early Childhood Music, Art and Science Camp
303.880.9494 | campokc.com | bouldercampokc@gmail.com

Dream Makers Summer Camp
1345 28th St., Bldg. C, Boulder | 720.273.0101 | dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy
4051 NE County Line Rd., Erie | 303.828.3452 | exploringmindsacademy.com

Friends School Summer Programs
Multiple Locations | 303.449.1999 | friendssummercamp.org

Goddard School
Multiple camps available | goddardschool.com

Harmony Preschool
3990 15th St., Boulder | 303.444.8452 | harmony-preschool.com

Heart and Hands Montessori Center for Infants and Toddlers – Day camp
1355 Forest Park Circ., Ste. 100, Lafayette | 303.444.0181 | heartandhandsmontessori.com

Hope Montessori Academy – Day Camp
12121 Pennsylvania St., Thornton • 303.255.8151 | 4401 W. Main St., Westminster • 303.404.9770 | montessorichild.com

Off Broadway Preschool Summer Camp – Day camp
303.800.0324 | offbroadwaypreschool.org | emily@offbroadwaypreschool.org

Patchwork School Parent Co-Op – Day camp
1428 Main St., Louisville | 720.271.6729 | thepatchworkschool.com

Primrose School – Day camp
Multiple locations | primroseschools.com

Rainbow Child Care Center – Day camp
3485 Stanford Ct., Boulder | 303.499.3038 | boulderrainbow.com

Right Start Preschool Character Clubs – Day camp
2325 Eagleview Ct., Erie | 303.931.4221 | rightstarterie.com

Sunflower Preschool Summer Camp – Day camp
3340 Dartmouth Ave., Dartmouth | 303.494.2012 | sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com | sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten – – Day camp
720.383.4406 | livingartsschool.com | info@livingartsschool.com

Ziji Early Elementary – Day Camp
6390 Jay Rd., Boulder | 303.530.0844 | zijiearlyelementary.org

Religious

Adventure Experiences
#2 Illinois Creek, Almont | 970.641.4708 | aeibasecamp.com

AR Workshop
1361 Forest Park Circ., #107, Boulder | 877.486.3266 | boulder@arworkshop.com | arworkshop.com

Belleview Christian School
3455 W. 83rd Ave., Westminster | 303.427.5459 | belleviewchristian.com

Boulder JCC
6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder | 303.998.1900 | boulderjcc.org

For The Children Camps
7100 S. Boulder Ave., Boulder | 303.332.4067 | forthechildren.org/locations

Camp Gan Izzy of the Rockies
4505 W. 112th Ave., Westminster | 303.429.5177 | jewishkidscamp.com

Camp Har HaShem
3950 Baseline Rd., Boulder | 303.499.7077 | harhashem.org

Camp Timberline
430 Canyon Ave., Fort Collins | 970.484.8462 | camptimberline.com

Camp Wojtyla
P.O. Box 116, Erie | 303.586.1799 | camp-w.com

A Child’s Touch
9141 Poze Blvd., Thornton | 303.286.8460 | achildstouch.com

Eagle Lake
Various locations | 719.272.7453 | eaglelakecamps.com

Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center
1306 Business Hwy. 7, Allenspark | 303.747.2888 | highlandscamp.org

IdRaHaJe Camp
571 County Rd. 43, Bailey | 303.838.5668 | idrahaje.com

Longs Peak United Methodist Church
1421 Elmhurst Dr., Longmont | 303.776.0399 | lpumc.org | kids@lpumc.org

Longmont Christian School
1440 Collyer St. Longmont | 303.776.3254 | amason@longmontchristian.org

Rocky Mountain Conference
Glacierview Youth Summer Camp
Glacier View Ranch, 8748 Overland Rd., Ward | 303.282.3664 | rmcyouth.org

Shwayder Camp of Temple Emanuel
51 Grape St., Denver | 303.567.2722 | shwayder.com

Upon the Rock
P.O. Box 1007, La Veta | 719.742.6777 | upontherock.com

School & District Camps

Bixby School – Day camp
4760 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder | 303.494.7508 | bixbyschool.org/programs/summer

Boulder Parks & Rec – Day camp
1777 Broadway St., Boulder | 303.413.7441 | bprcamps.org

Boulder Valley School District – Day camp
Summer Programs | 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder | 303.447.1010 | bvsd.org/summerlearning

Camp Explorer
1555 Daphne St., Broomfield | 720.561.8400 | broomfield.org

Dawson School Arts, Sports and Education Camps – Day camp
10455 Dawson Dr., Lafayette | 303.665.6679 | dawsonschool.org

Friends’ School – Day camp
5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder | 303.499.1999 ext. 229 | friendssummercamp.org

Montessori Academy – Day camp
303.926.8321 | montessoriacademylafayette.com | montessori.academy@mac.com

Rocky Mountain – Day Camp
Boulder: 303.495.5431 | Superior: 303.495.5204 | rockymtndaycamp.com

Science, Technology & Gaming

Boulder Digital Arts Web Development- Day camp
1600 Range St., Ste.100, Boulder | boulderdigitalarts.com

Coding with Kids Lafayette Arts Hub- Day camp
420 Courtney Way, Lafayette | info.denver@codingwithkids.com | codingwithkids.com

CU Science Discovery – Day camp
3400 Marine St., Boulder | 303.492.7188 | sciencediscovery.colorado.edu

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver | 303.370.6000 | dmns.org

KidzToPros – Day camp
Various locations | kidztopros.com

Mission Robotics – Day camp
701 Carbondale DR., Dacono | 720.201.7176 | missionrobotics.webs.com

Space Voyage Adventure Camp – Day camp
Coronado Elementary School, 7922 S Carr St, Littleton | 303.985.3143 | spacevoyage.com/spacecamp

Thorne Natural Science School – Day camp
1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder | 303.499.3647 | thornenature.org

Walking Mountains Science Center – Day or overnight camp
318 Walking Mountains Ln., Avon | 970.306.0286 | walkingmountains.org/camps

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Camp – Day camp
7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver | 303.360.5360 | wingsmuseum.org

WOW! Children’s Museum Science Classes – Day camp
110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette | 303.604.2424 | wowchildrensmuseum.org

Special Needs

Adam’s Camp – Day or overnight camp
56 Inverness Dr. E. Ste. 250, Englewood | 303.563.8290 | adamscamp.org

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center – Day or overnight camp
P.O. Box 697, Breckenridge | 970.453.6422 | boec.org

Camp Paha – Day camp
200 Kipling St., Lakewood | 303.987.4866 | lakewood.org/paha

Colorado Lions Camp – Overnight camp
28541 CO-67 N., Woodland Park | 719.687.2087 | coloradolionscamp.org

Easter Seals Colorado Yay! – Day or overnight camp
3rd and Granite St., Frisco | 8780 Venneford Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch | 720.339.7202 | easterseals.com

Longmont SCOPE Summer Programs – Day camp
Longmont Recreation Center, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont | 303.651.8394 | ci.longmont.co.us

Roundup River Ranch – Overnight camp
8333 Colorado River Rd., Gypsum | 970.524.2267 | roundupriverranch.org

Temple Grandin – Day camp
6446 Jay Rd., Boulder | 303.554.7363 | templegrandinschool.org

Sports

ABC Kids Climbing – Day camp
1960 32nd St., Boulder | 303.443.5437 | abckidsclimbing.com

Air Force Academy Sports Camps – Day or overnight camp
2169 Field House Dr., Colorado Springs | 719.333.2116 | goairforcefalcons.com/camps

Airborne Gymnastics & Dance Camp – Day camp
1816 Boston Ave., Longmont | 303.684.3717 | airbornegym.com

Altitude Youth Ultimate Frisbee Camps – Day camp
1360 Gillaspie Dr., Boulder | 303.907.0703 | altitudeyouthultimate.org

Avid4Adventure – Day or overnight camp
700 S Franklin St., Denver | 720.249.2412 | avid4.com

Beaver Creek Kids Ski School – Day camp
970.754.5464 | beavercreek.com

Bennetts Karate – Day camp
1010 Carbon Ct., Unit F, Erie | 303.947.3908 | bennettskarate.com

Blue Dolphin Swim School – Day camp
7655 W. 108th, Unit 300, Broomfield | 303.254.6920 | bluedolphinswimschool.com

Boulder Indoor Soccer Camp – Day camp
3203 Pearl St., Boulder | 303.440.0809 | boulderindoorsoccer.com

Boulder Parks & Rec Sports Camps – Day camp
303.441.3388 | bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder Quest Center – Day camp
1501 Lee Hill Rd., #18, Boulder | 303.440.3647 | boulderquest.com

Boulder Rock Club Climbing Camps – Day camp
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder | 303.447.2804 | boulderrockclub.com

Camp Copper – Day camp
209 Ten Mile Circ., Frisco | 970.968.2318 ext. 60824 | campwoodward.com

Camp Timberline Sports and Mountain Adventure Camps – Day or overnight camp
Estes Park and Front Range locations | 970.484.8462. | camptimberline.com

CATS Gymnastics – Day camp
2400 30th St., Boulder | 303.939.9699 | catsgym.com

Champions Summer Programs – Day camp
12500 Washington St., Thornton • 720.326.5809 | 9050 Field St., Westminster • 800.350.5034 | discoverchampions.com

Colorado Swim School – Day camp
5075 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield | 303.439.7946 | coswimschool.com

Community Sailing Camps – Day camp
5565 N 51st St., Boulder | 303.757.7718 | communitysailing.org

Swim Float Swim Aquatic Academy – Day camp
795 S. Sherman St., Longmont | 303.499.2229 | infantaquatics.com

Easton Training Center Martial Arts – Day camp
Multiple locations and programs | 2005 32nd St., Boulder • 303.938.1275 | 1305 S Santa Fe Dr., Denver • 303.623.1715 | eastonbjj.com

The Spot – Day camp
Various locations | 303.317.3770 | thespotgym.com

EYG Basketball Skills Training – Day camp
720.580.9552 | eygbball.com | galen@eygbball.com

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls – Day camp
PO Box 633, Lafayette CO | 720.893.2386 | gameonsports4girlsboulder.com

Gonzo Tennis Academy – Day camp
5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder | 720.480.0249 | gonzotennis.com

High Altitude Archery – Day camp
455 Weaver Park Rd. #500, Longmont | 720.491.3309 | highaltitudearchery.com

i9 Sports- Day camp
Multiple locations | i9sports.com

Junior Tennis Program at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center – Day camp
1345 28th St., Boulder | 303.443.3172 | rmtenniscenter.com

Longmont Zone – Day camp
700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont | 303.774.3770 | longmontcolorado.gov

Mountain Kids – Day Camp
419 E. Stuart St., Louisville | 970.230.3602 | mountain-kids.com/programs/day-camps

N Zone Sports Rec Center – Day camp
1280 Lafayette St., Ste. 503, Denver | 303.832.7043 | nzonesports.com

Nike Summer Sports Camps – Day camp
800.NIKE.CAMP | ussportscamps.com

Northern Colorado Fencers – Day camp
1949 33rd St., Boulder | 303.443.6557 | ncfencers.org

Pedalheads Bike Camps – Day camp
1.888.886.6464 | pedalheads.com

Pedaling Minds – Day camp
1528 Washington Ave. Louisville | 720.828.5936 | pedalingminds.org

Regis Basketball Camp – Day camp
303.964.6311 | regisbasketballcamps.com

Rocky Mountain Kung Fu – Day camp
990 S. Public Rd., Lafayette | 720.775.2839 | rockymountainkungfu.com

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures – Day or overnight camp
303.447.8014 | ridesmba.org | trish@lertprograms.com

Skyhawks Sports Camps – Day camp
Multiple sports programs available in different locations | 800.804.3509 | skyhawks.com/colorado

Shredder (Ski/Snowboard) Camp – Day camp
6655 Arapahoe Rd., Ste. J, Boulder | 303.396.1754 | shredderski.com

Square State Skate Skateboard Camp – Day camp
Louisville, Arvada, Erie, Lafayette | 720.441.4047 | squarestateskate.com

Summer Day Camp @ The Sports Stable – Day camp
720.620.2049 | myimpactsports.com | danielle@myimpactsports.com

University of Colorado Camps Day or overnight camp
303.492.0632 | outreach.colorado.edu

Vision Quest Martial Arts Ninja Camp – Day camp
305 Waneka Pkwy., Lafayette | 303.604.2119 | vqmartialarts.com/summer-camp

Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics – Day camp
1405 S. Public Rd., Lafayette | 720.887.6752 | xtremealtitude.com

Traditional

Lafayette Recreation Center Summer Camps – Day camp
111 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette | 303.665.0469 | cityoflafayette.com

Blue Mountain Ranch Youth Camp – Overnight camp
11227 Co Rd 98, Florissant | 719.748.3279 | bluemountainranch.com

To the MAX Summer Camp at La Petite School – Day camp
380 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville | 303.673.933 | lapetite.com

Unique Adventure

Adventure Education Company’s Sword Camp – Day camp
P.O. Box 825, Broomfield | 720.934.6890 | swordcamp.com

Challenge Island Denver – Day camp
303.997.6809 | challenge-island.com/denver

Renaissance Adventures – Day camp
5717 Arapahoe Ave. #100, Boulder | 303.786.9216 | renaissanceadventures.com

Skate Start Skate Camp – Day camp
13274 Quivas St., Westminster | 541.350.9296 | skatestart.com

Writing

Lighthouse Writers Workshop – Day camp
3833 Steele St., Ste. 1438, Denver | 303.297.1185 | lighthousewriters.org

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International student workers say they’ve faced financial stress after Vail Resorts failed to provide them adequate working hours

Guest Contributor — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

By Robert Tann, Summit Daily (AP Storyshare)

After flying 5,000 miles from his home country, Rodrigo Queiroz was excited for his second season working at Keystone Resort when he arrived in late November.

During the 2021-2022 ski season, Queiroz said he saved about $8,000 while working at the Timber Ridge Lodge restaurant in Keystone — money he was able to bring back to his home country of Brazil. But as the 24-year-old looks to the end of his temporary employment with the resort this time around, Queiroz expects that his savings from months of work will “be nothing.”

Queiroz is among several employees of Keystone’s parent company, Vail Resorts, who said they’ve faced challenges securing hours after traveling to work in the United States on a temporary student visa — known as a J-1 — for the 2022-2023 ski season. Students say it’s led to financial burdens as they contend with a high cost of living in Summit County that includes their housing, groceries and transportation.

“It’s been a tough season,” Queiroz said. “We came so far away to work, and we’ve been treated so disrespectfully.”

J-1 students, including Queiroz, told the Summit Daily News that they’ve seen their weekly hours rapidly decline in recent weeks, with one employee scheduled for as little as six hours of work during the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Some said they feel misled based on the job information they were given before accepting their positions.

In an email response to multiple questions from the Summit Daily, Vail Resorts spokesperson Max Winter stated, “We care deeply about all of our employees — including J-1 students, and we are investing more into our employees this season than ever before.

“With a fully staffed team this year, we recognize that more team members may be seeing variations in their scheduled hours at certain times,” Winter continued, adding, “while it is typical to see a fluctuation of hours in any season, we understand that some employees are frustrated, and we are taking that seriously.”

Rodrigo Queiroz stands outside the gondola at River Run Village in Keystone Resort on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Queiroz is among several employees of Keystone’s parent company, Vail Resorts, who’ve said they’ve faced challenges securing scheduled work hours and housing after traveling to work in the United States on a temporary student visa — known as a J-1 — for the 2022-2023 ski season. Photo credit: Robert Tann, Summit Daily News

‘You basically have to pay to work’

When he began working as a back-of-house employee at the Timber Ridge restaurant in December, Queiroz said he was scheduled for 40-hour weeks, but by the middle of the month his hours began to get cut to 32. Then, he hit 24 hours in January.

Copies of Queiroz’s work schedules, which he provided to the Summit Daily, show that for every week since Jan. 28, Queiroz was scheduled for two days — or 16 hours — not including an unpaid break. He said it’s barely enough money to cover his living expenses.

“The money that you get is only to survive,” Queiroz said, “not even that.”

Queiroz said the hours he’s received are far less than what he expected, according to a written job offer that Queiroz provided to the Summit Daily.

The document states that his job title, listed as “food service worker,” has an average of 32 hours per week and five days of work per week. The job offer, which required a signature from Queiroz, signified an agreement between him and the employer, which was listed as “Vail Resorts” on the final page of the document.

Winter, in an email, stated Vail Resorts “does not have employee contracts” with a “guarantee of any certain number of hours.” In a subsequent email, Winter stated the document Queiroz provided “is an offer letter provided to a J-1 student from their sponsor” but added, “it is an authorized offer letter.”

“At Keystone, the average number of hours per week worked for J-1 students this season is consistent with the targeted average,” Winter stated without providing specifics.

Queiroz said at 16 hours per week, he’s receiving far below what he feels is acceptable.

At $20 per hour, Queiroz said he is making about $680 per paycheck. After spending $380 each month on his subsidized employee housing as well as paying for groceries and transportation, Queiroz said he is sometimes left with as little as $20 from his paycheck. He said he’s been looking for a side job to help support him until he returns to Brazil after his employment ends on March 15 — a trip he expects to make with mostly empty pockets.

For Queiroz, the experience has been made even more frustrating given the financial investment he said he made to come to Colorado. Totaling the costs for his J-1 visa application and flight to Denver, which is not covered by the employer, Queiroz estimates he spent about $20,000 in Brazilian currency — nearly $3,900 in U.S. dollars. He still has to pay for his flight home in March.

“You basically have to pay to work,” Queiroz said, adding last season he was at least able to make up the difference — and even build a savings.

A sign at Keystone Resort pictured Feb. 14, 2023. In response to complaints raised by J-1 visa employees, a Vail Resorts spokesperson stated: “We care deeply about all of our employees – including J-1 students, and we are investing more into our employees this season than ever before.” Photo credit: Robert Tann, Summit Daily News

‘We don’t have space’

It’s been a similar situation for Andressa Lima, also a 24-year-old J-1 student from Brazil who said she came to work in Keystone to “live the experience of a lifetime.”

Lima said she interviewed in October for a housekeeping job which she was set to begin in early December. But on Nov. 30, Vail Resorts staff told her by email that she’d need to take a different job. In a Dec. 3 email to Lima, which she provided to the Summit Daily, a Vail Resorts recruiter offered her a front-of-house position serving food and drinks at Timber Ridge — a job the recruiter said “will allow you to have a better experience at Keystone Resort and allow you to get more hours.”

Like Queiroz, Lima said she expected at least 32 hours each week based on what was in her job offer. Since working at the restaurant, she’s had closer to 24 hours — not including unpaid breaks. For the past two weeks, it was 16 hours — then 12, respectively, according to copies of Lima’s schedule that she provided to the Summit Daily.

“It’s very difficult because Keystone is very expensive to live,” Lima said. “I need to pay for housing. I need to pay for everything here.”

Lima said when she arrived in Keystone on Dec. 6, she went a week without work after she did not hear back from her manager. She also needed to find housing after Vail Resorts told her in an email in mid-November that there was no employee housing available. Lima said she’d been on a housing waitlist since October.

“They told me, ‘We don’t have space. We don’t have beds. We don’t have housing,’” Lima said.

Without working her first week, Lima said she paid about $400 to stay in a hostel in Silverthorne. She said she eventually found another place to live temporarily before she was approved to live in employee housing in the Sagebrush apartments in Keystone in February.

According to the job offer provided by Queiroz, the employer, listed as Vail Resorts, “provides limited housing” with one to four people per room at a cost $350 to $600 per month as well as a $300 housing deposit. The document did not expand on how much housing was available and a space titled “brief description of housing” was blank.

According to Winter, “J-1 students are required to secure their own housing and affirm via their sponsor agency that they have housing before arriving.” Winter added that Summit County has “the largest employee bed base across our company with nearly 2,000 beds in a variety of different unit types available” but did not provide a response to questions about how many employees, including J-1 students, it had hired this season.

Though her housing has somewhat stabilized, Lima said the initial weeks were chaotic and stressful. Accounting for her J-1 visa and flight to Colorado, Lima estimates she paid about $5,000 to work this ski season. With fewer hours than she hoped for, Lima said she’s “paid a lot of money to survive.”

A snowboarder rides down the hill from the Montezuma Lift at Keystone Resort on the resort’s opening day on Oct. 22, 2021. Vail Resorts said J-1 visa holders account for less than 10% of its workforce but did not specify how many employees that represented. Photo credit: Lindsey Toomer, Summit Daily News archive

Issues ‘have been going on for years’

Miguel Angel Martinez Espinola, a 26-year-old from Paraguay currently working at Keystone’s Summit House restaurant, said he paid about $3,500 to work as a J-1 student this season.

While Espinola said he began with 40-hour weeks in early December, his hours have since decreased. For the last week of January and beginning of February, Espinola was scheduled for six hours, the lowest he’s had, according to a copy of his schedule. His first paycheck in February was less than $500, he said.

Espinola said complaints from J-1 students have been raised with Keystone managers, with at least three meetings that have been held between staff members and managers of which he’s aware. But he said it’s felt like he and other employees have been given two options: apply to transfer to another resort or go back home.

“That option is not really an option,” Espinola said of the latter. “For a flight ticket we need to pay, and we don’t have money.”

While he’s frustrated, Espinola said he doesn’t blame his direct managers.

“I know that it’s not our managers’ problem. It’s Vail Resorts’ problem,” he said.

Winter stated Vail Resorts has offered solutions to J-1 employees that “many have opted for.”

Those include “moving to work at another Vail Resorts property, shifting to work in another department at Keystone, taking full-time or part-time work offers at other businesses in town,” Winter stated.

But Yirka Platt, a board member for the Summit County-based immigrant advocacy group Mountain Dreamers, said she feels the treatment of J-1 students has been unacceptable.

“Exploitation is the word to express what these kids are going through,” Platt said, adding that she feels companies see J-1 visa holders as “cheap labor.”

Having worked two seasons as a J-1 student for Vail Resorts between 2008 and 2010, Platt said the issues raised by current employees “have been going on for years.”

Platt said she faced the same problems: low hours that translated to low pay and a struggle with housing stability. At one point she claimed she was working three jobs to sustain herself and living with 10 other J-1 employees in a two-bedroom, one-bath home in Dillon. The realities that face international workers is far from what many are led to believe, Platt said.

“One thing that I find really unfair is when employers hire these young kids, they’re putting this picture that everything is a wonderful, perfect, wonderland … the American dream,” Platt said. “But we see that immigrants continue to suffer in one way or another regardless of their legal status.”

Platt believes companies like Vail Resorts should be more transparent about work hours, available housing and the cost of living when advertising to international workers — especially as the county grapples with those same issues for its own longterm residents.

In an email, Keystone Resort Vice President Chris Sorensen stated the company is “working hard to provide a positive experience for all of our team members and to make sure they are supported and cared for in every way we can.”

But Queiroz said he feels differently.

“It’s not been an ‘epic’ experience, as Vail says,” Queiroz said. “It’s been a nightmare.”

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Best of the West 2023: Readers Choice

Shavonne Blades — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:53 +0000

EC = East County | B = Boulder

Restaurants

Overall

EC – 24 Carrot: The title for Best Overall Restaurant has been a battle for the last few years between two great Erie Restaurants: 24 Carrot and Piripi. This year 24 Carrot takes the crown and Piripi comes in runner-up. Twenty years ago, who knew Erie would be the hub of exceptional dining? Runner-up: Piripi

B – Frasca: Inspired by the beauty of the Julian Alps and the warm community traditions of northern Italy, Frasca just brings it. This place has won so many James Beard awards it’s almost ridiculous. Frasca is a powerhouse in Boulder making a well-deserved national name for itself with outstanding food, quality wine, and impeccable service. Runner-up: Oak on 14th

Contemporary

EC – Sugarbeet: Get your reservations in order because everyone loves Longmont’s Sugarbeet. This is a top quality experience with a varied and mouth-watering menu. Start with the beet-cured salmon appetizer, move to a main course of gochujang-glazed pork ribs, and end the night with a slice of key lime pie. Don’t forget a Beetropolis cocktail to go with a most inspiring dinner.

B – SALT the Bistro: We have watched Bradford Heap start out in this county and grow to being one of the top chefs in the state. SALT proves why he continues to take the title of Readers’ Choice Best of year after year.

Cheap Eats

EC – Cosmo’s: The pizza king of Lafayette, Colorado, Cosmo’s is a mainstay for folks looking to enjoy a late night in with a pizza or calzone. We appreciate these affordable pies and the late hours are perfect for parties and study sessions that run long. Locals also swear by their signature spicy ranch dipping sauce, a midwestern classic. Runner-up: Biscuits at Mike’s

B – Illegal Pete’s; Runner-up: Cosmo’s

Bread

EC & B – Moxie: The bread is made with love. That’s why it is so good. From the legacy of its founder to the spirit of the team carrying that forward, Moxie has always been about the love of community and the foods we put in our bodies. Runner-up EC: Babettes | Runner-up B: Great Harvest

Newcomer

EC – Jeannot’s Patisserie & Bistro: Wait. Stop everything. Lafayette has a French restaurant that sources its ingredients locally and handcrafts just about everything they serve? We challenge you to even finish reading this blurb before madly storming out the door to go try this little piece of France in Colorado. Reviews are off the chain. Oh, and yes there is a patio. Runner-up: Farow

B – Gemini: Here’s a bit of Barcelona on Pearl Street. Seasonally guided menus, sustainably sourced ingredients, Spanish-inspired ambience. It sounds amazing and readers agree, awarding Gemini with the best Boulder newcomer choice. This Boulder newbie gets shockingly good reviews like this one from Yelp: “transcendent dining experience unrivaled by anything outside of the Iberian peninsula.” Wow! Runner up: Rooted Craft Kitchen

Bagel

EC – Big Daddy Bagels: With Moe’s expansion into East County they give everyone a run for their money, but with 20 years under their belts serving us EC’ers, Big Daddy takes the throne again this year. Runner-up: Moe’s Broadway Bagels

B – Moe’s Broadway Bagels: Every year, every best-of in town, since the beginning of time! Everyone loves a Moe’s Broadway bagel. It must be the authenticity. This is a family-run place started by a true New Yorker who came to Boulder looking for the mountains. Runner-up: Big Daddy Bagels

BBQ

EC – Georgia Boys: If you want a great bagel, find a New Yorker. But if you want the best barbecue in town, find a Georgia boy. They don’t have employees, they have an extended family and they love to offer great slow-cooked food with Southern hospitality. So get yerself over to Georgia Boys for a Tennessee sticky pig and some cauliflower wings. Runner-up: Lulu’s

B – KT’S: It’s Memphis style y’all. No, we’re not talking about Elvis and his weird peanut butter sandwiches. We’re talkin’ Memphis style barbecue at KT’s, a family run barbecue joint going on 30 years running. KT’s is slow-cooked and authentically local just like their hickory-smoked pork ribs. Runner-up: West End Tavern

Breakfast Burrito

EC – Santiago’s: You can get it smothered or you can get it “deluxed.” The meat is chef’s choice and you can’t go wrong with a breakfast burrito from Santiago’s. It’s authentic, made fresh, and if you like it spicy, Santiago’s can make it kick, and they have been for 23 years winning every single year we have published. Runner-up: Taco Wagon

B – Blackbelly: We are not sure what the “o.g.” really stands for, but Blackbelly’s o.g. breakfast burrito is surely the original gangster of breakfast burritos. Everyone loves a good breakfast burrito, but the best breakfast burrito in Boulder is a must before your next ride up Boulder Canyon. Runner-up: Santos

Bakery

EC – Button Rock Bakery: Our favorite Saturday morning is a trip to Lafayette for our essential goods at Jax and then headed right next door for the truly essential goods. Button Rock Bakery delivers the divine we need in our lives to sustain this world. Runner-up: Jeannot’s Patisserie & Bistro

B – Lucky’s Bakehouse: Community-inspired, freshmade, daily small batches. That’s the name of the game at Lucky’s Bakehouse. From gluten-free to sugar-filled and everything in-between, Lucky’s does not disappoint. Runner-up: Shamanes

Coffee House

EC – East Simpson: This is more than a coffee shop. It’s a neighborhood party! From live music, a collective atmosphere, and a funky old house, East Simpson has created a community gathering place that also happens to serve great coffee. Runner-up: MECO

B – OZO: The name is cool and the coffee is top notch. From seed to cup, Ozo brings it with the coffee game. It’s not just the quality, it’s also sustainably and ethically sourced. And for you backpackers out there, they now offer instant coffee packets for the pack! Runner-up: Laughing Goat

Brunch

EC – Tangerine; Runner-up: 24 Carrot

B – Greenbriar: Sunday brunch at the Greenbriar Inn might just be the best thing you can do on one of those perfectly clear summer mornings in Boulder. Bring a blanket and order it picnic style to enjoy by their pond or on the cabin lawn. Plus they have beignets! Runner-up: Tangerine

Breakfast & Brunch

EC & B – Tangerine: Lafayette, Longmont or Boulder, Tangerine is the quintessential perfect breakfast stop, never disappointing, always delighting. It’s why year after year, they continue to win the title of Best Breakfast and this year, Best Brunch. Breakfast EC Runner-up: Morning Glory | Breakfast B Runner-up: Lucile’s

Burger

EC – Waterloo: You know those “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper stickers you see around here? Yeah, those come from the Waterloo, and that’s the vibe you’ll get at this awesome Old Town Louisville joint. So walk the line to Waterloo friends. And, yes, the burgers are the best in East County. Runner-up: 24 Carrot

B – The Sink: This year The Sink is celebrating their 100th year On the Hill. What would we do without them here to satisfy us with their amazing pizzas, funky atmosphere and of course, the best damn burger around. Be sure to follow them on the socials for all their 100 year festivities. Runner-up: Mountain Sun/Southern Sun

Dessert

EC – Button Rock Bakery: Pies and Cakes, oh my! For the decade that Button Rock Bakery has been serving us scrumptious treats, there has never been something that didn’t meet the divine standard. Button Rock Bakery is quite possibly the most perfect place on earth—or at least in Boulder County. Runner-up: Eats & Sweets

B – Piece Love & Chocolate: Situated on Pearl Street, Piece Love & Chocolate blends classy chocolatiering with just a dash of Wonka-esque whimsy. Locals can’t get enough of their fancier fare like French macarons served alongside wild concoctions like beer-flavored truffles and potato chip chocolate bars. Runner-up: Boulder Baked

Gluten-Free

EC – Button Rock; Runner-up: Cavegirl Coffee

B – Flower Child: They don’t have avocado toast, they have a Crushed Avocado Toast. They don’t have a noodle bowl, they have a Glow Bowl. It is gluten-free but most definitely not flavor-free. With locally-sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch creations, Flower Child is the best in Boulder for vegan, vegetarian, and paleo options. Runner-up: Fresh Thymes (farewell thee)

Colorado-Based Chain & Sandwich

EC & B – Snarf’s: When we met Jimmy 25+ years ago, we thought he was crazy opening up his sandwich shop in one of the funkiest locations in Boulder. But we quickly were one of the people standing in line for his toasted heaven. Today, Jimmy reigns supreme as a home-grown favorite. He’s still doing good things for his community, too. Sandwich EC Runner-up: Eats & Sweets | Sandwich B Runner-up: Organic Sandwich Co.

Patio

EC – Pumphouse: Built in the style of a vintage fire station, the Pumphouse sports a lively ambiance and a menu as diverse as it is delicious. But the actual claim to fame is the beer. Pumphouse sports a litany of microbrews made in-house. Opened in May 1966, the Pumphouse was a pioneer in Longmont introducing the first brewpub. While its food is only surpassed by its home-brewed beers, they also offer Longmont the largest outdoor dining patio, where locals gather to take in all the sights and sounds of the city. Runner-up: Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden

B – TIE – Greenbriar: If you’re looking for a bit of elegance in your next outing, there are few who have done it better since 1967. Surrounded by fields of beautifully curated greenery, enjoy a sophisticated night out of our famous Sunday brunch on Boulder’s best patio. This repeat winner is taking home the top nod for Best Patio again this year. There is a reason this Boulder legacy has been serving us for 55 years and still remains the choice of locals. However, this year Boulder’s best patio is tied with…

B – TIE – Chautauqua: The Chautauqua has been a Colorado tradition since 1898, and for good reason. The delicious food, historical tours, and down-home ambiance calls to the days of the wild frontier. But where it really shines is the patio view from the Dining Hall. From here a delicious, rustic meal can nourish your body while the view of Colorado’s forests and mountain range nourishes your soul. Runner-up: West End Tavern

Lunch/Seafood/Chef

EC – Piripi (Chef – Hugo Meyer): We met Hugo and Victoria at an Erie Chamber meeting years ago before they opened Piripi. They had just moved to town and told us of their plans to open a fine dining restaurant with a world-class chef at the helm. Our publisher, having lived in Erie for over 30 years, remembers the dirt roads, and had no idea what was in store. Today, Piripi is not just one of her favorite restaurants, but it is one that should be everyone’s favorites in Boulder County. Chef Hugo’s perfection he calls our meal is worth the drive no matter where you live. Lunch Runner-up: Eat at Community | Seafood Runner-up: Casian | Chef Runner-up: Kevin Kidd – 24 Carrot

Lunch

B – Brasserie Ten Ten: After over two years of closed doors, Brasserie Ten Ten demonstrates that good food is worth the wait. COVID completely changed the restaurant industry, forcing owners Joe and Peg Romano to shutter their three iconic spots, Ten Ten included. Re-open now for only a few months, try the Prixe Fixe menu for a taste of French luxury. Runner-up: Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Sushi/Japanese

EC – Sakura: Reviews consistently praise Sakura as the top spot for quality fish, traditional sauces, and attention to detail, but still crafting the not-so-traditional rolls so many of us crave. Around since 1998, call ahead for the daily special since the freshest fish will rotate regularly here. Runner-up: Button Rock

B – Japango: Master chef Yukiji Iwasa has been preparing the sushi for this Pearl Street classic for over 20 years – that hasn’t changed – but what is new is Japango is now donating portions of proceeds from Thursday nights to go towards Rise Against Suicide, an organization helping youth mental health. More than just sushi, Japango is an institution. Runner-up: Hapa

Seafood

EC – Piripi; Runner-up: Casian Seafood

B – Jax Fish House: Colorado may seem like one of the furthest places from the sea (both horizontally AND vertically) but that hasn’t stopped it from being home to one of the best seafood restaurants in the country. Diners can enjoy fresh oysters, grilled octopus, and a bevy of other deep-sea delectables paired with inventive cocktails like the Almond Joy Martini. Jax has enjoyed its top spot every year since the Best of the West first began, and it’s not hard to see why. Runner-up: Spruce Farm & Fish

Pizza

EC – Rosalee’s: Rosalee’s Pizza prides itself on its welcoming “neighborhood” atmosphere and west-coast approach to pizza making. And we can’t get enough. Rosalee’s owes its number-one spot to its ingredients and welcoming attitude. Everything is lovingly crafted, unpretentious, and made so that the technique and ingredients truly shine. It’s everything a pizza should be. Runner-up: Cosmo’s

B – TIE – The Sink and Cosmo’s; Runner-up: Pizzeria Locale

Steak

EC – 740 Front: As one of Colorado’s oldest taverns, 740 Front has all the turn-of-the-century class you could possibly ask for with just a dash of speakeasy grit (courtesy of a bullet hole in their bart able courtesy of a bootlegera shootout.) And to go with its wide selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails is what might just be the best damn steak in the state. We still dream about those dry-aged cuts. Runner-up: Sugarbeet

B – Cork: “Local fresh ingredients shouldn’t be special; it should be assumed.” These are the founding tenets of Chef Jim Smailer of Boulder Cork. And his ethos is found in every item on this classy bistro’s menu, namely, its signature cut steaks. While the bistro is a bit on the pricy side, Boulder Cork made its place on the list thanks to its prime rib, with homemade jus and horseradish cream sauce. Runner-up: 316 Steakhouse

Chinese

EC – Ting’s Place: Thirty-two years ago our Publisher moved back to Colorado after being away for several years. As soon as she discovered Ting’s it became a house favorite. It still is 30 years later. Runner-up: Colorado Wok

B – Zoe MaMa: The settings, the seats, and the flavors are just what you would expect from a street food stand in China, complete with recipes from generations back. Zoe MaMa, like all great street food, is constantly packed so arrive early and see why they again won best Chinese food in Boulder. Runner-up: China Gourmet

Thai

EC – Busaba: Named after the Thai word meaning “flower,” Busaba is a rare and beautiful find in Louisville’s culinary scene. In keeping with its namesake, Busaba is a perennial classic that has served up a delicious and exotic menu in a slick, modern venue for over ten years. We personally recommend the spring rolls with a bit of spicy peanut sauce. Runner-up: Anchan Thai

B – Aloy Thai: Aloy Thai conveys the feeling of being invited to a family dinner by a close friend. The warm and friendly service and a homey atmosphere of this family-run business leave most Boulder residents with a feeling of cozy nostalgia for a place never visited. Aloy Thai’s menu is more than just an exotic meal. It’s a reminder that no matter what culture you’re from, a warm meal shared with friendly faces can make anyone feel at home. Runner-up: Busaba

Vietnamese

EC – Pho Cafe: EC’s reigning champion of Vietnamese soups has returned! Like its titular dish, the Pho Cafe is warm and welcoming with tons of local flavor mixed in. The beef Pho, a deliciously savory and flavorful soup filled with rice noodles and thin slices of delicious beef, is a perfect pick-me-up all year ‘round. Runner-up: Viet Kitchen

B – Chez Thuy: Chez Thuy has been a Boulder institution for nearly thirty years. And the head chef, Miss Thuy herself, has been blending French and Chinese cooking techniques to amplify the classic flavors of Vietnamese home cooking. Runner-up: Boulder Pho

Hot Dog

EC – Marco’s Hot Dogs: Year after year, Marco’s wins this category. Four words: bacon-wrapped, hot-dogs. The are simply the best. Runner-up: Dugout

B – Mustard’s Last Stand: With over 40 years of experience, Mustard’s Last Stand has earned its place as a Colorado classic. No one else comes close to competing with their fully-loaded Chicago-style hot dogs and hefty Polish sausages. With a litany of toppings, fries, and plenty of beer, Mustard’s Last Stand truly is the best at the wurst. Runner-up: Freddie’s Hot Dog Stand

Taco

EC – TeoCalli Cocina: At TeoCalli, the word of the day is authenticity. Everything on the menu can trace its lineage back to traditional Oaxacan cuisine, but with a creative twist that elevates these classic dishes to a level that can only be described as artistry wrapped in a corn tortilla. Runner-up: Jefe’s

B – T/aco: Fine dining is great and all, but sometimes you and your friends just want to relax, knock back a few drinks, and enjoy a nice, hearty meal. If you’re looking for a relaxed taqueria, T/aco is the place for you. The casual eatery has dozens of delicious, fresh-made tacos with fillings ranging from duck to Mexican-style pork belly. T/aco is even pet-friendly, providing a separate menu for your dog! Runner-up: McDevitt’s Taco Supply

Healthy Meal

EC – Morning Glory: For something light and healthy that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for wholesomeness, Morning Glory is the best place to be. But the food isn’t the only thing nourishing about this little diner. The positive, welcoming and progressive attitude of its staff is the perfect way to start your day. Bear in mind that healthy doesn’t mean vegetarian, carnivores will find plenty of deliciously meaty meals to sink their teeth into. Runner-up: Cavegirl Coffee

B – Fresh Thymes: It is great sadness that we are writing this Reader’s Favorite pick for Best Healthy Meal in Boulder, as Fresh Thymes closed their doors in December. It was not because business wasn’t thriving, it was. It came down to doing business in Boulder according to the owner. After securing the empty coffeeshop next door for expansion, two years later, Fresh Thymes had still not been able to move in to the new location due to permits being delayed by the City itself. We will miss Fresh Thymes as we were a regular as well. Runner-up: Flower Child

Chef

B – Daniel Asher of River and Woods: Established by world-class chef Daniel Asher and inspired by Colorado’s natural beauty, River and Woods brings the tastes of the great outdoors to the table. Every meal uses local ingredients and techniques inspired by camping trips and barbecues. Enjoy local cheeses and foraged berries, tuck into slow-cooked pulled pork, and cap your night off by roasting homemade marshmallows for s’mores. Runner-up: Chris Cunningham – The Sink

Chocolaterie

EC – Chocolaterie Stam: Chocolaterie Stam has been one of the country’s premium chocolatiers for over one hundred years. And it shows. While its chocolates are a touch pricey, the velvety richness of its candies makes it all worthwhile. If you really want to go all out and treat someone special (or yourself) you can’t go wrong with a Stam “Jewel Box” of chocolates. Runner-up: Robin’s Chocolates

B – Piece Love & Chocolate: Situated on Pearl Street, Piece Love & Chocolate blends classy chocolatiering with just a dash of Wonka-esque whimsy. Locals can’t get enough of their fancier fare like french macarons served alongside wild concoctions like beer-flavored truffles and potato chip chocolate bars. Runner-up: Lift Truffles

Green Chili/Mexican/Margarita

EC & B – Efrain’s: With multiple awards, Efrain’s is that familiar institution that brings familiarity and connection to the community. For over 30 years they have been serving up great Mexican in the same location. If you haven’t discovered why they have been winning all these years, maybe it’s time you should. Efrain’s Boulder is the brother of Efrain’s Lafayette. They recently moved into a new location after 20+ years in a hidden corner of Boulder, but they took their Grandma’s recipes with them. It’s why they are a Boulder favorite all these years. When you head in be sure to order one of their famous margaritas, there are more than 6 to choose from. Green Chili EC Runner-up: Santiago’s | Green Chili B Runner-up: Verde | Mexican B Runner-up: Centro Latin Kitchen | Margarita B Runner-up: Dana Faulk Query

Indian

EC – Taj Mahal: There is Indian food, there is good Indian food, and then there is great Indian food. Louisville’s Taj Mahal is in the great category. The atmosphere is delightful, the flavors are delectable, and the menu is bountiful. The Taj Mahal is second to naan. Runner-up: Flavor of India

B – Sherpas: The menu offers a bit of India, Nepal, and Tibet, but a lot of authentic Himalayan influence. This wonderful place is run by real Sherpas. Chef Jangbu Sherpa has summited Everest ten times! The atmosphere is perfection–a cozy neighborhood haunt on the edge of the Rockies with a leafy patio for your Sherpa Chai and Dhal-Baht. Runner-up: The Taj

Italian

EC – Parma Trattoria: What’s that you say? A mozzarella bar? Yes, a mozzarella bar! With cheeses imported directly from Italy. These are the things that have given Parma Trattoria a very strong showing over its ten years in Louisville. This place has become a community favorite and a known top Denver Metro Italian restaurant. Runner-up: Zucca

B – Pasta Jay’s: You know when a place looks like a set on the Sopranos, it’s damn good Italian food. In fact, it’s food fit for a king! That’s what owner Pasta Jay Elowsky says and Boulder agrees. For 30 years strong family-owned Pasta Jays has been a beloved Boulder institution. Runner-up: Carelli’s

Mexican

EC – TeoCalli Cocina: At TeoCalli Cocina, corn is life. And this is authentic Mexican cooking in the heart of Lafayette. Here you will find delectable dishes like the De Birria short rib tacos and the Adobo Tuna. Polish it off with a Dulce de Calabaza dessert and a Volcan tequila. Runner-up: Old Santa Fe Grill

Celebrity Picks

Christian Hee, Marketing Director at Z2 Entertainment: Christian’s favorite spots revolve around meetings. Depending on the time of day, you’ll find her either at Ozo, or Trident. Her morning go-to is Ozo, known for their down-to-earth staff and fantastic beans. If you catch her in the evening, you’ll see her at Trident Cafe, a combo bookstore and coffee shop where you’re just as likely to find writers plucking away at their keyboards. “I love getting a nice, hot pot of herbal tea and then browsing for books,” Hee shared with us.

Daniel Rodriguez, Singer-Songwriter: Where does Daniel Rodriguez, singer-songwriter and former founding member of Elephant Revival, go on a night out in Boulder? “If I’m looking for a jukebox and some pool tables, the Sundown Saloon is a great place to ‘dive’ into.” Once it’s time to grab a bite, Avanti is his preferred stop. “It’s like they parked seven food trucks inside one establishment,” he said, making us hungry.

Rosen, of Mr. Mota: Southern Sun Pub & Brewery means it’s time for wings. “They have amazing food, great beer, and they have a lot of live music!” Rosen enthusiastically shared. And for entertainment, look no further than Art of Zeb, “some of the coolest art I’ve ever seen.”

John Tayer, Boulder Chamber of Commerce: You can catch John out for a run on the Big Bluestem Open Space Trail or maybe enjoying a round at the Harlow Platts Disc Golf Course. It’s not all sport and exercise though; he also enjoys a beer at the many local brewpubs Boulder has.

Bhavna Chhabra, Site Manager for Google: “The new anemone trail is good for kids,” Chhabra said. For a meal afterwards, it’s gotta be chicken and beer at the Post Brewery. As for music and dancing? Velvet elk and then Avanti.

Giovanni Ruscitti, Managing & Founding Partner of Berg, Hill, Greenleaf and Ruscitti Law Firm: Giovanni loves a Saturday spent at the Boulder Farmer’s Market. French toast at the Village Coffee Shop, lunch at Chiri’s Momo Delight, and dinner at Il Pastaio would be his ideal meal lineup. He’s also a live music fan. “Listening to great music at venues like Macky Auditorium, Boulder Theater and BOCO Cider. I’m hitting on all time high this month taking in a half dozen shows,” he said.

Drinks

Bar

EC – Erie Social Club: Who knew Erie was cool? We remember the days of the horse in the bar in the dirt road town. Not anymore! Erie is host to several amazing restaurants and now a club we can call our own. ESC is THE place to be whether it’s for yoga in the morning, bingo, or a Saturday night of dancing. The facility is fantastic and you can also rent it for your own party. Runner-up: Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden

B – Corner Bar: Enjoy drinks and live music on the bar’s patio or sample the truffle fries that thankfully remain on The Corner Bar’s new expanded menu. This stately yet comfortable spot is just a block off the Pearl Street Mall. First timers, be sure to check out the hotel lobby. Runner-up: Sundown Saloon

Brewery

EC – Liquid Mechanics: A small, award-winning neighborhood craft brewery founded by three former bio/pharma tech pros, Liquid Mechanics aims to connect to the community through beer. The tasting room offers classics such as Lucid AF IPA along with specialty small batch beers. Grab some grub for your suds from the nightly food trucks or Martino’s Pizza. Runner-up: Left Hand

B – Avery: Watch Avery’s award-winning beer being brewed on its production floor before sampling five-ounce tasters or pints from a wide variety of tap offerings. The beertenders are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge of the Avery product line. Enjoy on the dog-friendly patio or grab a six-pack or growler-to-go. Runner-up: Mountain Sun

Bloody Mary

EC – Lucile’s: Lucile’s Famous Bloody Marys rep the same “corner of Creole culture” as the breakfasts that have been served in this converted pale yellow house since 1997. Enjoy with their impressive garnish onsite or take home one of their new Bloody Mary kits! Bloody Marys are a great way to start the day at Lucile’s, or bring one of their new Bloody Mary kits to your Super Bowl party! Runner-up: Eat at Community

B – Foolish Craig’s: You can choose from the basil lemon or ghost chili-infused vodkas if you care for a twist on Craig’s Signature Bloody Mary. The quirky and relaxed atmosphere located directly on The Pearl Street Mall makes for an ideal place to people watch. Runner-up: The Buff

Happy Hour

EC – The Post Chicken and Beer: This happy hour is small in duration (it’s literally just one hour long) but big on deals. The brined and buttermilked all-natural humanely-raised chicken is dipped in gluten-free flour before fried to golden perfection. It’s the perfect accompaniment for any of their award-winning craft brews. Probably why they won Best Happy Hour this year, too. Runner-up: William Oliver’s

B – Corner Bar: Carving out a happy hour spot at Boulder’s overall BOW bar can be a challenge as it fills up quickly after it starts at 3. Maybe it’s the $3 cup of corn chowder or $4 draft beer that’s offered until six, either way they snag their second Best of the West award of the year. It’s also convenient for pre-concert meetups before heading to Chautauqua. Runner-up: Jungle

Margarita

EC – Jefe’s: Sean Gafner is the chef and owner of this incredibly popular Mexican fusion spot that purchases many ingredients from local ranchers and farmers nearby. Enjoy a margarita flight, pitcher, or just the classic cocktail made the right way – with real ingredients. No marg mix here. Runner-up: West Side Tavern

Distillery

EC – Spirit Hound: These single-barrel whiskies are made from Colorado-grown ingredients such as grains from the San Luis Valley and aged a minimum of two years in charred American oak barrels being bottled. Head distiller Craig Engelhorn and his partners built much of the distillation equipment themselves to achieve the right flavor and purity. Runner-up: Abbot & Wallace

B – Vapor: Free tours at this micro-distillery end with a sampling of Vapor’s hand-made, award-winning small batch spirits. Try the Ginskey, gin aged in oak barrels to infuse color and flavor found in whisky or buy a bottle of the Love Your Neighbor Limited Edition Whiskey distilled and support Marshall Fire rebuilding efforts. Runner-up: DV8 (Deviant Spirits)

Bartender/Mixologist

EC – Jennifer Shillington – 24 Carrot Bistro: A repeat winner from last year, Shilington honed her mixology skills at top New York City eateries before moving to Colorado to raise her family. Now she’s back behind the bar at 24 Carrot Bistro, serving up creative cocktails such as Live and Let Chai (made with bourbon and chai liqueur) or the weekly bartender’s choice. Runner-up: Brittany Bartlett – now Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden, formerly Eat! Food & Drink

B – Laureal Boston – Bitter Bar: Boston says she enjoys meeting friends old and new at the unpretentious Bitter Bar, where she aims to help customers unwind by creating cocktails with “complex flavors that delight the spirit and open the mind.” Runner-up: Matthew Jansen – Mateo

Liquor Store

EC – County Line Wine & Spirits: With regular inventory updates, there’s always something new to try at County Line. And there’s typically plenty of opportunities to do so as County Line hosts several tasting events every week. Though smaller in size than some of its competition, the store still has a great selection and continues to offer curbside service. Runner-up: Atlas Valley Purveyors

B – Hazel’s: Known for its helpful staff, bright atmosphere and wide open aisles and of course its incredible selection of wine, beer, spirits, cigars, and specialty foods, Hazel’s is often at the top of best liquor store lists. Runner-up: North Boulder Liquor

Wine Shop

EC – Atlas Valley: Come for the wine but beware you might also leave with cheese, gifts, or any of the other selection of local goods that might catch your fancy. The wine staff is happy to help you pick out the perfect local, domestic or import for the occasion. Runner-up: Wyatt’s Wet Goods

B – Hazel’s: From the 1940s pinup feel of their website, to the wide selection of over 15,000 products, to the prices that beat nearly everyone else, Hazel’s keeps winning awards. Consistently voted Boulder’s Best Liquor Store, they also have a diverse selection of wines, propelling them to a Best of the West victory as well. Runner-up: Boulder Wine Merchant

Winery

EC – Bookcliff Winery: This family-owned Colorado vineyard and winery offers tours and tastings at its Boulder tasting room. Bookcliff uses 100% Colorado-grown grapes from its vineyard in Palisade, which are cultivated using sustainable practices that eliminate the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Runner-up: Vinnie Fera

Sports

Bike Shop

EC – Louisville Cyclery: Louisville Cyclery has been an integral part of the community for over four decades. The oldest bike shop in the Boulder area, they saw the impacts of the Marshall Fire firsthand and decided to do something about it – fixing up donated bikes for those affected. If you’ve ever needed your bike repaired or a new bike, chances are you came here, showing why they’ve again won Best Bike Shop.

B – University Bikes: University Bikes again claims the top of the mountain, both on the trail and in the awards categories. They’ve won every single year we have had Best of the West, and as far as we know every other Boulder Best of in town, and they are back in the top spot once again.

Ski Shop

EC & B – Crystal Ski Shop: Crystal Ski Shop is another one of those area institutions having geared people up since 1976. Here’s the kicker: they are still locally owned. Justin Burger took the reins when the original owner retired after having worked there all through high school. So when we say locally owned, we mean it! But what makes them a favorite is the service. You know you are shopping locally because of it.

Sporting Goods

EC – Jax Outdoor Gear: Jax’s nine locations across Colorado officially became an employee-owned business as of one year ago. Tracing their roots back to the 1950s Jax not only offers sporting equipment but a full-on experience with food and places to test your gear, continuing the tradition of holding the top spot for Best of the West.

B – Neptune Mountaineering: Neptune Mountaineering holds a nostalgic place in many climbers’ hearts. Around for over 50 years, it has served as a gathering point and museum for mountaineers looking to explore more of their sport. It changed hands not too long ago, but the community spirit persists. You can also catch a lecture on climbing safety while checking out the museum collection in between buying new gear.

Golf Course

EC – Indian Peaks

B – Lake Valley

Gym

B – YMCA: Who hasn’t heard of the YMCA? An absolute institution, the local YMCA is known for providing the community with access to fitness and recreational activities for decades. Members of the public initially come for these services, but stay for the attentive staff, multiple membership types and a wide range of amenities, including child care. The thoughtful approach to YMCA continues to make it a top choice for those in our communities exploring fitness.

Rec Center

EC – Bob Burger: Bob Burger Recreation Center contains all the equipment and room of other centers but has an obtainable price point. The center maintains outdoor jacuzzis for an outdoor soak, and is minutes away from Lafayette’s finest museums, parks, and restaurants. It is a great stop for an outing with your entire family or simply to workout.

B – North Boulder Rec: North Boulder Rec Center remains easily accessible from public transportation offering all the amenities of other recreation centers. The University Memorial Center on CU Boulder’s campus is a ten minute ride to the Center’s front doors on the SKIP going Northbound. Students can easily utilize their bus pass obtained through the University for a hassle-free trip to the gym.

Ski Resort (Day Trip)

Eldora: Have a half an hour? If so, you can be in Eldora for a day of skiing. The resort contains terrain for skiers of all levels and typically hosts short wait times for tickets and lifts. The short drive makes the resort accessible from anywhere within the Denver Metropolitan area looking to become more active for many winters to come.

Ski Resort (Overnight)

Steamboat Springs: Ski Town USA, Steamboat Springs, is located nearly four hours from the city making it the perfect overnight adventure for the family. The proximity of the resort gives you access to a mountain town with shops, restaurants, and other activities. People also boast about the resort’s terrain and powder. You don’t know how to ski? No worries, the world class instructors will have you confidently making your way down the mountain sharing their love with the sport along the way.

Martial Arts

EC – Bennetts Karate: The Bennett family has taken pride in providing martial arts training to families in Lafayette since 1996. Owner and operator Richard Bennett and his family have traveled extensively to Okinawa and Japan to learn from the masters so they can teach you the art of Uechi Ryu and Kubudo authentically. This local dojo invites anyone interested to come experience culture and tradition in a rich, local environment.

B – Tran’s Martial Arts: Allison and Greg Zolun, owners of Tran’s Martial Arts, take fitness to the next level with programs primarily offered in Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. The dojo welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and they are welcomed with respect. This is a place of community where the only objective is reaching your goals and testing your limits.

Yoga Studio

EC – Soul Tree: When forced to close due to fire damage, Soul Tree continued to serve the community by hosting sessions in the park and offering online classes. Today, Soul Tree continues to advocate for those impacted by the fires by spreading their message of love to a rebuilding community. The studio maintains a healing space for those interested in taking your passion for yoga beyond physical ability and into mental rejuvenation.

B – Little Yoga Studio: Run by femmes, Little Yoga Studio has affordable options in-person and online, so you can fit yoga into your schedule anytime. Owner Kelly Elle Kenworthy is committed to the empowerment of people through yoga, and has hired instructors with just as much passion for your growth. The studio is devoted to making its walls safe for any person willing to take an explorative journey into the practice of yoga.

Pilates Studio

EC – Rocky Mountain Pilates: Do you find fitness spaces unapproachable? Rocky Mountain Pilates provides a calm, welcoming environment to increase your confidence in the studio. The instructors foster a judgment-free zone where they accommodate movements and intensity to match your desired outcome based on your own abilities. You can focus on learning techniques of pilates and yoga at your own comfort level.

B – The Pilates Center: The Pilate Center’s founders, Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Siegel, have been retaining the integrity of Joseph Pilates’ revolutionary vision for health and exercise in Boulder county since the 1990s. To fulfill the Taylor Sisters’ mission to heal the world, TPC offers courses to become a certified instructor with a direct lineage to Joseph Pilates himself.

Entertainment

Local Celebrity

EC – Bicycle Man of Erie: Is it the iconic beard? The Facebook videos? Or the fact that he offers free flat tire changes and has transparent pricing up on the website? Pick the reason, they all add up to a Local Celebrity award for the Bicycle Man of Erie!

B – Zoe Rogers: Zoe Rogers’ recognition in Boulder reminds fans the importance of giving a voice to women in an industry that is predominately male. Rogers observed the lack of female comedians and determined to make a change. As a founder of Boulder Comedy, Rogers has created a space outside the busy city and an opportunity for aspiring female comedians. The community benefits, as the shows provide a wide range of comedians no matter their gender.

Fair or Festival

EC – Lafayette Music Festival: For all the years we have lived here, we never thought we would say, “Did you make it to Lafayette’s music festival?” YS was proud to sponsor the inaugural Lafayette Music Festival. Five stages and a wide range of bands to listen to. We look forward to supporting it again this year, it was definitely that good. Runner-up: Lafayette Peach Festival

B – Boulder Creek Festival: For over three decades now the Boulder Creek Fest has defined the beginning of summer. Revitalized in 1998 by dedicated citizen Chris Bailey, it has been a fixture ever since. The festival adds a fourth day this year, growing in size and popularity, again taking the top spot in the Best of the West entertainment category. Parking is always crowded; try taking the bus into the festival this year to support the hundreds of artists who will visually and musically keep you entertained. Runner-up: Boulder Comedy Festival

Live Music Venue

EC – Nissi’s: Did you catch the October 2022 cover of YS? That was the new Nissi’s we featured. After years of serving East County with live music, the pandemic shut Nissi’s down in their original location. Imagine our surprise to see them open in their new location, bigger, badder and better than ever before. Nissi’s brings a first-class venue to our backyard and is showcasing great local music. Lafayette has become the place to be. Runner-up: The Muse

B – Boulder Theater: Inside its walls resides countless nights of incredible music from some of the most prestigious names. Bands from The Pixies to Gregg Allman have played here. Since 1906, Boulder Theater has been a treasure to our community, and we are grateful the ownership thinks so, too. Thanks for giving us another year of the music that makes our lives better. Runner-up: R Gallery Wine & Bar

Gallery

EC – pARTiculars: This co-op of local artists still offering free art classes for those affected by the Marshall Fire, pARTiculars is Lafayette’s top art market for not only buying a new piece but also learning how to craft them yourself. Building a community the right way, check out their featured artists of the month on their social media, or in person by stopping by the galleries yourself. Runner-up: Firehouse Art Gallery

B – BMOCA: BMOCA is celebrating 50 years of providing a space for significant art and artists from regional to international. Installations are always something to behold and a membership pass is a great way to continue to support this local icon, along with the votes for being the Best Museum. Runner-up: R Gallery Wine & Bar

Theater Company

EC – Coal Creek Theater Co.: Watching murder mysteries at home on Netflix is fine but Coal Creek Theater has an entire year’s worth of suspenseful plays to see during their upcoming 2023 “Killer Season”. Themed years, playwright competitions, and showcases help explain why they are the top theater this year, and have been an East County artistic fixture since 1990. Runner-up: Back Story Theater

B – Local Theater Company: Despite the name drawing generic Google search results, Local Theater is anything but. Keeping the American writing tradition alive, they are the only Colorado venue to exclusively show world premieres – every play is brand new. Offering a writing workshop to budding young artists, specializing in new American plays, and now in their 12th season, come audition for or watch an original show. They have two productions per year so plan accordingly. Runner-up: Butterfly Effect Theater Co (BETC)

Stage

EC – Nissi’s

B – eTown: Recognized as a “cultural contributor” when inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, eTown is founded on the simple yet oft-forgotten ideals of universal connectivity through music. The twist is that every show is accompanied by an in-depth conversation about things that matter – like politics or the environment. The solar powered hall broadcasts nationally and has hosted over 1,000 artists on their programs over the decades they have been around.

Arcade

EC – Quarters: It’s Saturday night, you’re holding a glass of your favorite brew in one hand and a skee ball on the other. After its grand opening, Quarters is a new destination that adds to the night life in East County, Colorado. The growth of arcade bars brings excitement to members online to revisit an activity left in childhood. Runner-up: Tilt!

B – Press Play: Part college bar, part arcade, this is the place to come if you want to drink and play video games without any kids running around underfoot. Closed on Mondays but with events every other night of the week, come let off some steam by smashing your friend in packman then taking a shot.

Museum

EC – Longmont Museum: Over the last 30 years Boulder County has seen tremendous changes to it’s population and towns. (Which is one of the reasons we are featuring them for our cover this year.) One of our first sources to cover the History of BOCO was the expertise at Longmont Museum. From live music, to indigenous exhibits, summer camps and discovery days, we are lucky to have the tremendous community hub. We’re glad our readers think so too. Runner-up: Lafayette History Museum

B – Museum of Boulder: This year YS is featuring the People’s History of BOCO, by featuring a different town each month. The Museum of Boulder is naturally a first stop for our writer to learn about the history of Boulder. While the MOB includes a gallery to house world-class traveling exhibits, an interactive Google Garage maker space and a separate children’s museum for our youngest visitors. Currently, they are featuring Black History of Boulder, but coming up is their famous Brewing the New West, because beer is as much a part of Boulder as its history. Runner-up: University of Colorado Natural History Museum

Pumpkin Patch

Anderson Farms: Pumpkin patches, fire pits, and… haunted houses. Not a plot in a Halloween movie but an experience discussed by locals who visit Anderson Farms. Of course, a trip to a farm isn’t complete without a corn maze, but don’t forget a map if getting lost isn’t part of your plans. Runner-up: Miller Farm

Health & Beauty

Day Spa

EC – Sunflower: When you’re wilted and worn, this spa gets you back to blooming. Try their incredible HydraFacials. They are the only spa that includes treatment for the sun damage-prone V-Neck area. Staff regularly is retrained to optimize each step of their one-of-a-kind service, resulting in skin that glows after treatment.

B – St. Julien: Offering world-class treatments in the heart of Boulder, this spa is known for delivering royal treatment. With impeccable customer service from booking to departure, this is everything a luxury spa should be. Indulge in all the amenities, including a sauna, steam room, and lounge with seasonal fruit-infused water, tea, and light snacks. Be sure to try the granola!

Facial

EC – Smooth Intentions: With a client base built on referrals from happy patrons, Smooth Intentions pairs 21 years of experience with locally sourced natural products to create a haven of relaxation and self-care. The trademark 75-minute custom facials focus on keeping skin clear and healthy to help all clients leave with a confident glow.

B – Leah Nickie Aesthetics: This is a facial that gives your skin what it needs! Leah only uses cruelty and paraben-free products that feature nurturing botanical and marine elements. Products are only selected after discussing skin concerns and a skin analysis under a magnifying lamp.

Salon

EC – Bevy Salon: Haircuts are a science at Bevy Salon. As an example, they are trained on not one but two cutting and styling techniques for curls—most places only choose one—and take the time to figure out which technique will best complement their client’s curl. This dedication to staying up to date on the latest and best techniques ensures that all clients get the look they crave, whether you have curly or straight hair.

B – Salon Fifty4Thirty: This woman-owned salon is named for Boulder’s elevation and is praised for their friendly inviting hometown atmosphere. Their stylists focus on fostering self-care for all their clients while making their hair look incredibly fabulous. Lean into your hustle and feel great about yourself at this amazing salon!

Barber

EC – Woodward Barbers: First-time clients visit Woodward Barbers for a great cut at a good price. They return for the retro vibe with just the right modern twists, stylists who are experts at their craft, and a just plain cool atmosphere. With over 490 google reviews at 5/5 stars, you can’t go wrong.

B – Hennepin Barbers: When you need a shave or style with a killer view you can’t go wrong with scheduling here. Clients rave about the amazing views of the Flatirons from each chair, the adorable shop dog Ru, and love leaving with a new style that’s (almost) as impressive as the view they enjoyed while getting it.

Massage

EC – Apex Massage and Recovery Lab: Apex focuses on massage for people whose muscles need more than light pressure and relaxing music. They want to get your body back to its top performance state, no matter if you’re hurting from a marathon or a weekend of gardening. With a rugged and stylish interior, this massage is anything but generic.

B – Siam Sensations: This is the only authentic Thai-owned massage spa in Colorado. Most of the therapists were even trained in Thailand, which is why they’ve won before! Thai massage is different. Therapists dynamically move their clients’ bodies to relieve pain. They also offer reflexology treatments that find and fix circulation problems in the body. This is holistic healing at its best.

Manicure/Pedicure

EC – Allure Nail Bar: Allure is your go-to for last-minute nail needs. They are a walk-in-friendly salon that will get your nails back to fabulous in no time. They offer manicures and pedicures – including gel polish options – and nail extensions including acrylics, silk wraps, and liquid gel nails.

B – J Lounge: J Lounge is the queen of healthy nail care! Their salon only uses two nail polish brands free of toxic ingredients like formaldehyde. Their pedicures are done without jetted tubs—the leading culprit of salon nail infections even with sanitization—and instead use beautiful porcelain basins with detoxing soaks featuring essential oils.

Medi Spa

EC – TIE – Sunflower Spa: While Sunflower Spa won two categories this year, this is not their first year winning. In fact, they have won over a dozen times. It might be because of the luxurious treatments in a beautiful spa setting, it might be because they have superb aestheticians and doctor on staff, but it might just be because they are in fact the best way to get away when you need one.

EC – TIE – Valar Aesthetics: With his quirky sense of humor, Dr. Bauer always makes his clients feel comfortable. When he looks at you he doesn’t see a face that needs “improving” he sees your natural beauty that you want to shine just a little longer. As a business he proudly supports our LGBTQ community, while being smartly conservative with our faces.

B – Boulder Plastic Surgery: Boulder Plastic Surgery is an ally to the trans and nonbinary communities. Our looks impact how the world treats us and how we see ourselves. Dr. Rouch offers gender-affirming procedures and ensures that all of his clients’ health needs (physical, mental, and emotional) are accounted for during their journey to reach their desired outcomes.

Chiropractor

EC – Chiropractic Center of Erie & Longmont: Our publisher has been seeing Dr. Dave since his days in Boulder (long before YS). He continually wins our Readers Choice because in her words, “the best hands in town.” But the Chiropractic Center of Erie and Longmont is about much more than adjustment, each treatment is coupled with deep tissue and nerve work, giving a full medical treatment to the situation.

B – Chiro Now: Chiro Now is the place to go when you can no longer stand that nasty crick in your neck. In 2015 Dr. Katcher returned to his home state after finishing his training at Palmer College–the first and largest training ground for chiropracty–2013. He’s worked with Olympic athletes, and is an expert at treating clients of all ages.

Veterinarian

EC – Jasper Animal Hospital: If you read our Chocolate, Donuts and Dogs article in June 2022, you will know BOCO is losing many of their small town vets to corporate buyouts. Jasper is one of the last of the locally owned and has been our favorite because of their caring touch for 20 years.

B – Arapahoe Animal Hospital: Members of the community for over 68 years, Arapahoe Animal Hospital cares for animals of all kinds every day of the week with day and evening hours. For over five decades, they have proven their veterinary excellence by being accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Only 15% of vets are members!

Medical Center

EC – BCH Erie/Lafayette: For over 100 years BCH has been the place for healthcare in Boulder County. The Erie/Lafayette Medical center opened in 2019 to provide access to their world class care in East County. They care for people of all ages and offer everything needed to stay healthy, including an Urgent Care if you need stitches!

Medical Center & Hospital

B – BCH Boulder: BCH continues their winning streak for excellent patient care. People of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations praise BCH for caring for them as individuals and not numbers. They are able to adapt to our needs because they are a nonprofit owned by the community. Their many locations makes care efficient, effective, and easy to access. This is Boulder’s hospital. After CU Medical School moved its hospital to Denver, BCH opened as a community nonprofit hospital in 1922 and has cared for the community every day since. Recognized nationally for excellence in everything from stroke care to maternity care, you are in good hands at BCH.

Hospital

EC – Good Samaritan: I’ve had many family members treated at Good Sam, and it’s a beautiful hospital. Every staff member is focused on providing the highest quality of care for all of their patients and their families. The nursing staff is Magnet Certified for excellence (less than 10% of hospitals have this distinction!).

Dentist

EC – Greg Keene – Keene Smiles: Like Vets, Dentists are also getting bought up by big corporations. Thank goodness we still have Dr Keene. His down-toearth personality, exceptional staff and local vibe make his office one of the best, but his expertise is what makes it even better.

B – Rachel Barone – Gunbarrel Dental Center: Dr. Barone knows most people have anxiety about the dentist. She works hard with her team to foster an environment of compassion for her patients. Many find that they no longer fear visiting the dentist after becoming her patient!

Doctor

EC – Dr. Brad Brown and Dr. Sara Schuster – Strive: Dr. Brown and Dr. Schuster were fed up with insurance companies dictating how much time they had with patients. The solution? Strive – where patients pay a monthly fee instead of dealing with insurance, and all their healthcare needs are focused around them. It’s usually much cheaper, and your doctor is always only a text away!

B – Dr. Voss – Boulder Ortho: Doctors either have good bedside personalities or they don’t. Dr Voss has the BEST bedside but as a surgeon he is pretty well-known too, often called in for flight-to-life situations.

Tattoo

EC – Auspicious Ink: Atmosphere is key for creating art. Since 2008 Auspicious Ink has been honored to create high quality fully custom-curated body art for the community. Their studio is always spotless and filled to the brim with positive vibes. Their goal is to connect, collaborate and care for each human who enters their shop.

B – TIE – Rising Tide: Founded in 2005 as a one-man shop, Rising Tide has evolved into a multi-function space where both tattoo art and fine art (think canvases) can be enjoyed. They host both permanent and traveling artists in their studio. You’re sure to find something that suits your skin–or walls!

B – TIE – Boulder Ink: This is the oldest tattoo parlor in Boulder and a past winner! Today they host 5 artists with over 75 years of combined experience and are specialists in the American Classic style and large-scale traditional Japanese bodysuits. They always welcome visitors to hang out and check out portfolios even if there isn’t an imminent plan to get ink.

Shopping

Show Store

EC – Browns Shoe Fit: Service-oriented, charming store in historic Longmont has served the region since 1946. Huge selection of shoes, generations of local shoppers have gone to Browns for everything from running/walking shoes to flip flops. Runner-up: My Savings Grace

B – Pedestrian: A perennial winner. There are two locations of this family-owned business in Boulder, including on the Pearl Street Mall. Richard Polk founded this store back in the 70s and actually started it by selling Birkenstocks out of his van. This family-owned and run charming shop has an enormous selection of name brand footwear including Birkenstock and Chaco. The company supports nonprofits and local events: truly walking the talk. Runner-up: Shoe Fly

Eyewear

EC – Carbon Valley Eye Care: When Dr. Berger told us he was merging his practice with a partner and they were building the largest Center in the North Metro offering eyecare specialties like no other, we thought he might be crazy. But it turns out he knew exactly what he was doing as did Dr. Koditek. Carbon Valley Eye has a great selection of frames, but it is their expertise and specialities that make them stand out. We can see why readers keep voting them the best.

B – Envision: Patients love this practice for its wide range of services and large selection of glasses. Doctor-owned with friendly, attentive service. Post-op care for procedures like cataract surgery and more common care for contact fittings and eyeglass options. Online reviews are fantastic as well, confirming why they were voted Best of the West.

Jewelry

EC – Anspach’s Jewelry; Runner-up: Eric Olson

B – Angie Star: For a city with a rather famous reputation for expensive items, jewelry can actually come at many price points. Angie Star specializes in hand-crafted jewelry, much of it unique and custom-made… If you have gold or diamond jewelry that is collecting dust, the jewelers can apply the price of your old piece as a credit toward something new. Runner-up: Art & Soul

Fashion Boutique for Women

EC – Ivy Rose: It’s so exciting to be able to write about all the cool that has come to East County. Along with restaurants and stages we now have fashion. Ivy Rose has been affordably pairing us with the outfits that look best with their personalized shopping experience for 5 years now. It’s why they keep winning Best Fashion. Runner-up: Due South

B – Kama: While often overused as a term for fashion, Kama the store truly embodies what karma the word conjures up. Picture flowy dresses and tops, denim with embroidered flowers and beaded necklaces. Runner-up: Barbara & CO

Men’s Clothing

EC – Acme Fine Goods: Harkening back to Louisville’s rugged founding days, Acme is also named after a long running coal mine in the area. Whether you yourself are a grizzled outdoorsman or simply someone looking for an aesthetic that conveys images of pioneer Colorado, this is the spot.

B – Weekends: Staff is friendly and helpful when needed, but a bit stand-offish, perfect for men who don’t want to be followed around while they browse for clothes. Don’t want to browse? Shoppers can schedule a private appointment with a stylist.

Consignment Clothing

EC – Found Underground: Brightly lit, cozy shop with ample choices, particularly a large selection of jeans and bags. Consignments are selected by required appointments only and are only on the floor for a select amount of time.

B – Rags: If there is a teen or young adult (or young at heart) in your life, you’ve probably already heard about Rags. Top brands move fast. A destination for shoppers looking for a sustainable way to reuse and recycle. Rags includes top names like Chanel and Fendi. After six weeks, the entire floor is cleared of items guaranteeing a steady rotation of bags.

Shopping District/Center

EC – Downtown Lafayette: The shift from a rather sleepy downtown to a truly charming district with a small-town feel over the past decade has been nothing short of remarkable. Shoppers and diners will definitely run into acquaintances here, but it’s not a “see or be seen” type of district. Very down-to-Earth.

B – Pearl Street Mall in Boulder: It’s hard to believe closing the mall to car traffic was ever controversial. Worth it. Fresh, seasonal flowers cheer up the often-crowded mall most months of the year. Pro tip: Grab a meal or a cup of coffee before heading into Peppercorn, where one can browse cookbooks, hot sauces, linens, and gifts for hours.

Bookstore

EC – Read Queen: Owners Barbra Huntting and Deirdre Appelhans run and operate this woman-owned business, which sells new and used books. Come for the books (a surprisingly large selection given the unassuming modest looking storefront) and stay for the tea.

B – Boulder Bookstore: Follow them on Insta, where you will find events, the staff in ugly holiday sweaters, and the massive gathering of children in front of the store at the annual Munchkin parade. Along with author signings and a wide selection of books, it’s clear why Boulder Bookstore takes the top spot.

Florist

EC – Lafayette Florist: Oh, the service. The old school way of running a plant and flower shop: Shoppers will leave with everything they were seeking, and a million things they didn’t know they needed or wanted. Local delivery is available but the store is a riot of color. Large and spacious, filled with flowers and plants and pots and everything one needs.

B – Sturtz & Copeland: So pretty that flower fans will want to get married every week just to see what their florists can create. Houseplants tend to be long-lasting (depending on how green one’s thumbs are) and very fresh.

Kid’s Store

EC – Pitter Patter in Lafayette: The very definition of “shopping small.” Goods for babies through tweens, mostly clothes. If one has a child, or wants to give a gift to a child they love, Pitter Patter offers unique and interesting choices.

B – Childish Things: Start saying to consignment items for children, most of whom grow out of their gorgeous goodies faster than parents can say “I need to start saving for college.” Also offers new items. Tons of toys featuring Melissa and Doug and used Cabbage Patch dolls that may have mom or dad headed there for themselves. From Yelp: “I absolutely LOVE this place. It is quite impressive how vast the selection is. And how well intact everything is. I always find absolute gems. And I love to consign here.”

Gift Shop

EC – Purple Poppy: Even if the store looks small on the outside of its strip mall location, anything a gift-giver wants will be here. Kitchen towels, jewelry, soaps, and pots of jam. Amusing socks, local honey and a large selection of tea.

B – Sweet Ruckus in Boulder: Reviews from shoppers are very high, but its own social is a little lackluster — but who cares? Much more fun to browse in person anyway. Home goods and body care items are just a short set of offerings from this tidy shop in Boulder. Great, creative cards and paper goods. Very affordable.

Natural Goods

Vitamin Cottage: Oh, what to say? This is not your grandma’s hippie grocer — though they have all those goods as well. Rebranded as Natural Grocers years ago, most people still refer to it as Vitamin Cottage. Bulk foods, organic produce, meat (yes, they went there), vitamins and supplements and anything else you can think of. Buy some wheat berries. Pick up a sandwich. Get some pet food and paper towels.

Musical Instruments

EC – Monkton Guitars: Many fond memories of jamming on guitars, trying out new styles, and discovering a hidden gem of an instrument have been formed here at Monkton Guitars. Dave Williams’ love of vintage instruments led him to create a brick-and-mortar Monkton Guitars in Broomfield after decades of successful online-only sales. Its location has helped preserve some of the classic charm of a neighborhood guitar shop, something every budding young rock star needs.

B – Woodsongs: The music industry has transformed radically over the last 50 years but Woodsongs Instruments, Boulder’s longest running music store, has endured. From the soft-rocking 70s to today, (yes the 70s were 50 years ago!) the sound of choice may have shifted but the place to try out, buy, and care for your instrument is steadfast and beloved in the community, consistently voted as our Best of the West winner, Woodsongs.

Pet Supply

EC – Struttin Pup: Healthy food is the key to feeling well, even in animals. When your pup (or other pet) isn’t quite struttin’ their stuff, it may be time to take them to get a free wellness consultation at Struttin Pup. The hands-on and caring staff will guide you and your beloved pet back to their normal self, which is a huge reason why Boulder County loves them. Plus they only carry natural antibiotic free food.

B – PC’S Pantry: Who says a pantry full of nutritious food and fun treats is only for humans? Not PC’s Pantry, winner of multiple past Best of the West awards, with Mary Lee’s establishment again making an appearance this year. They’ve been around longer than Best of the West has, showing that compassion and quality make a huge impact for pet lovers.

Cannabis

EC – Igadi: Rewards programs aren’t the most exciting thing in the world, unless we’re talking discounts on bud. Igadi’s attempt to demystify the cannabis growing and producing process has helped show both the science and art that goes into crafting quality cannabis products even if the selection is limited to what they produce in-house.

B – Terrapin Care Station: If you’re planning to let your inspiration flow before seeing the Dead & Co. on their final tour, you need to stock up here. Founded in Boulder in 2009, reviews consistently mention quality concentrates as well as friendly budtenders with a great vibe. Terrapin does more than provide a high, they support the The Color of Cannabis and Entrepreneurship for All organization working on racial justice in the industry.

Quilting

A Quilter’s Corner: Even after 23 years of Best of the West awards we still find room for new categories. Introducing our inaugural quilting winner: A Quilter’s Corner. Many of us picked up hobbies over the past few years and A Quilter’s Corner is a well-established place for a variety of materials, classes, and even sewing machines to get you going.

Record Store

EC – Absolute Vinyl: Doug Gaddy is a veritable encyclopedia of music knowledge. With over 12,000 vintage records and facts to go along with each, Absolute Vinyl is Longmont’s ultimate resource for music enthusiasts. For those of us that believe the 50s – 80s were the height of music, this is your home.

B – Paradise Found Records: Another first for this year’s categories: Record Store. Obviously reports of vinyl’s death have been greatly exaggerated – BOCO has 5 record stores now. Paradise Found is Bart’s, rebranded, with owner Will Paradise moving the location back to Pearl Street – where Bart’s was originally first located. Owner Will personally visits the homes of people selling their records to find selections for his very popular downtown shop, which is always abuzz.

Neighborhood & Home Services

Neighborhood

EC – Old Town Louisville: Escape the metro bustle and connect with your small town roots in Old Town Louisville. A lot of character is packed into those five blocks including onehundred- year-old historical buildings, over one hundred businesses, pubs and a museum.

B – Old Town Boulder: There’s nothing like challenging capitalism through a neighborhood dedicated to its local artists. The grassroots cultivated, non-profit NoBo Art District hosts first Friday self-guided art tours, artist exhibits in local businesses, a community art event calendar and a local studio listing webpage.

Consignment Furniture

EC – Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment Longmont: Find a new couch that will sit well with you at Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment. For the few fashion-forward Coloradoans not rocking the lumberjack REI look, Fabulous Finds also sells upscale, consigned clothing brands including Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

B – Amazing Garage Sale Boulder: Trying to be the envy of your hipster friends? Find a stylish mid-century modern furniture piece at the Amazing Garage Sale, which is open daily. Peruse their furniture selection from home on their website.

Furniture

EC – Danish Furniture Longmont: Looking to get your ex’s furniture out of your house? Danish Furniture consigns furniture from the community. Along with their selection of consigned furniture, they also sell a collection of new Stressless Brand furniture and offer design services.

B – Arhaus Boulder: With incredibly wholesome values, Arhaus furniture is made from discarded materials like old mango trees that don’t produce fruit and recycled copper. Profits benefit community organizations like Habitat for Humanity and American Forests.

Home Furnishing

EC – Lottie Lane Erie: Born out of a local realtor’s COVID passion project, Lottie Lane features modern, heirloom pieces to decorate your home that encourage enjoying time at home with people you love.

B – Boulder Furniture Arts: Run by a small group of classically trained craftspeople, Boulder Furniture Arts takes the custom approach to making furniture from drafting to assembly. It’s proud to be one of Boulder’s oldest businesses.

Home Improvement

EC – Jax Lafayette Farm & Ranch: Jax is a yearly fan favorite with its large selection of gear designed for any Colorado adventure. The staff is friendly and helpful and can get you set up with tools for jobs as large as ranching or as little as gardening.

B – McGuckin Hardware: Feel empowered to start that home project you’ve been putting off with a trip to fan favorite McGuckin Hardware. Their excellent customer care inspires and helps customers accomplish their home project dreams along with providing miscellaneous services like lamp repair and blade sharpening.

Landscaper

EC – Outdoor Craftsmen: Outdoor Craftsmen brings eastern zen and western structure to your backyard inspired by a clean, modern take on formal English gardens. Whether it’s a seasonal cleanup or a backyard renovation, Outdoor Craftsmen cultivates your outdoor space dreams.

B – Ecoscape: If you dig sustainability, Ecoscape cares for the land through eco-friendly landscaping practices. Certified by Partners for a Clean Environment, Ecoscape offers both landscape services and broader stewardship projects like native revegetation and ecological forest management.

Realtor

EC – Brie Fowler at the Fowler Group: Having a sunflower as a symbol is perfect for the Fowler Group because working with Brie’s sunny personality makes buying a home so much brighter. They even hand out sunflower starter packs for your garden. The Fowler Group has been working with the community since 1960. Long before all the new houses were built. As a third-generation Realtor in the family and a multi-year winner of Best of the West, Brie Fowler and the Fowler Group know BOCO houses better than anyone else.

B – TIE – Goodacre Group of milehimodern: Goodacre Group of milehimodern is the area’s oldest locally owned and operated real estate company and prides itself on being the local expert on the complex Boulder housing market.

B – TIE – Paul Dart: We can’t think of a kinder person to have won this year. Paul Dart’s soft-spoken nature makes working with him feel comfortable. But don’t let that kindly approach fool you. He is a pro at selling houses. Maybe that is why he proves a good realtor is a good friend.

Plumber

EC – Colorado Green Plumbing Longmont: Colorado Green Plumbing Longmont leaves out the sales pitch and provides knowledgeable technicians to help with plumbing needs. Colorado Green Plumbing offers a free plumbing inspection and low interest financing options.

B – Jim Needham Services: With over 30 years of experience in the Denver area, Jim Needham solves your plumbing needs quickly and without any additional service call fees and prompt, same-day service.

Contractor

EC – Cornerstone Homes: With press nods from New York Times to Boulder County Home & Garden, Cornerstone Homes are third-generation builders who have been building their craft for 20 years. Healthy relationships with clients are the foundation of their work to create living spaces that reflect individual needs.

B – Melton Design Build: A rare feat in the design build world is keeping on schedule and budget with no surprises. Melton Design Build offers clear and consistent communication and a clear timeline while building high quality homes.

Tree Service

EC – Reinholt: With the mission of protecting people and trees alike, Reinholt is a small family business offering tree care in Boulder County with an emphasis on safety and high quality work.

B – Berkelhammer: Fred Berkelhammer has been in Boulder County trees for over 30 years. As a top-rated arborist no one knows Colorado trees like Berkelhammer. But what makes this local organization even better is their desire to make the world a better, greener place.

Education

Place to Play with the Kids

EC – Wow! Museum: This multi-award-winning museum can add another Best of the West to its illustrious list. The museum uses a system of exploration, experimentation, and repetition to create curious learners looking to further explore their world. The Forest of Lights exhibit encourages children, of all abilities, to play in an environment designed by local occupational therapists for sensory exploration. At a low price, Wow! Museum is a great way to help your child become an engaged member of the Lafayette community.

B – Chautauqua: Want to spend more time outside? Nature and history collide at Chautauqua. It is a one of a kind place bridging the gap between the outdoors and education. The park is a place to be active in nature and learn about native plants in the onsite gardens or the history of its historical buildings.

Music School

EC – School of Rock: Sure you can play the hell out of your instrument at home, but what about getting on stage in front of a roaring crowd? School of Rock will teach you how to be a true performer. The Front Range possesses a vivid music scene where students at School of Rock get a taste of what it’s like to be a professional musician. Shift from genre to genre to find your passion, and you may find yourself rocking Colorado’s music scene.

B – The Lesson Studio: Owner and creator, Gary Gutierrez, creates a safe environment where music truly is for everyone. From vocal training to learning the viola, The Lesson Studio has more than a few options to get your student exploring music. The studio was created with one goal in mind: sharing your love for music. The approach of personalizing lessons with applicable practice techniques is designed to ensure the success of all students, so they can share music as a self-assured, creative person.

Summer Camp

EC – School of Rock: For a second year, School of Rock summer camps have won Yellow Scene’s “Best of the West.” It is no wonder School of Rock has been a consistent top pick for Colorado families. The school offers year round camps for musicians of all ages and abilities. Traditional camps solely focus on playing, but School of Rock incorporates confidence building to create self-assured artists on and off stage. Multiple locations mean you won’t have to drive all over town. Your time is a valued character at a reasonable price.

B – Renaissance Adventures: For the third year, parents chose Renaissance Adventures as the Best of the West summer camp for children of all ages. The camps develop skills of empathy and reasoning all while maintaining a creative, safe environment for your child to explore the benefits of experiential learning. The Adventure Quest program is built on this method. It uses exciting plots to engage its participants to navigate through difficult challenges and decisions with support.

Public School

EC – Pioneer Bilingual Lafayette: La Escuela Bilingue Pioneer es un BVSD leader in providing bilingual education for students. El mundo está cambiando. Pioneer Bilingual has a scientifically backed approach to help your student become proficient in another language. Read the reviews. Students love the atmosphere; parents love the approach, it’s why they keep winning.

B – Fairview: It’s not just our readers who voted Fairview the top highschool in BOCO, numerous national publications rank them as one of the best high schools not only in Colorado, but nationally. Known for its academic excellence and college preparedness they take 2023’s top position.

Private School

EC – Dawson School: Dawson School has served our community since 1970 with a mission focused on developing creative students with extensive problem-solving skills. Students and parents alike love the small class sizes. On average, each classroom only has 15 students, and is best exemplified in the Senior Honor Ceremony where the faculty recognizes each graduating student. Faculty and educators take this time to share stories or recognize students’ accomplishments at Dawson. The connections students make with their educators are long lasting and highly valued. It is a small school with a big emphasis on community.

B – Jarrow Montessori: Jarrow Montessori has been in the community for over 50 years providing a certified American Montessori education. The Montessori approach understands that each student’s development comes at their own pace and offers tools to formulate their own concepts Jarrow consistently shows parents their dedication to giving students a well-rounded education that goes beyond the white board.

Professional Services & People

Auto Repair

EC – Stan’s: Since 1984 Stan’s has been providing import and domestic auto and even RV repair in Loveland. Customers love the service they get from Stan and the crew, who continuously go above and beyond for their people. While Stan’s has won Best of the West, just about every year since YS began, their long commitment to community coupled with their trustworthy services has made them a local’s favorite year after year. Be sure to drive by the shop for their famous inspirational message on their sign.

B – Hoshi: Hoshi rarely advertises. Why would they when so many people share the word on this local Boulder repair shop that’s been around for 32 years? Winning Best of the West awards certainly helps, too. Honesty pays off. It’s pretty rare to find an auto shop with positive reviews but they pull it off.

Attorney

EC – Catherine Brown: Catherine has been helping folks with immigration for over 20 years. She has helped countless people make Colorado their home, sometimes even pro bono for those in need. According to reviews, Catherine’s clients feel respected, valued, and supported, like their case matters and she truly wants them to be her Colorado neighbor.

B – Barre M. Sakol, P.C.: Let’s be real, few people want to consult an attorney. Usually that means something is going very wrong. Barre uses his 30 years of experience to help demystify the process and guide you through the legal world so fraught with complications. The legal process can be difficult but your lawyer shouldn’t be.

Bank

Elevations Credit Union: As a nonprofit credit union, Elevations is able to represent the values of the people they serve far more than a typical corporate bank can (or will). This shows in their incredible community contributions ranging from setting up scholarships to community events and education, like “Get Off Your Donkey”, a presentation about wellness for people with desk jobs, a benefit bicycle donation drive, and informational finance workshops in Spanish. They have also been serving Boulder County residents so long they even have customers who still have a 3-digit account!

Auto Sales

B – Fowler Auto: Fowler Auto has grown from state to state across the South and Midwest, keeping a reputation for going above and beyond for its customers throughout its decades-long history. Even if you prefer to avoid dealership service, our readers love the service department at Fowler.

Non-Profit

EC – Sister Carmen: Sister Carmen has been there for everyone in need since 1978 and has distributed over a million pounds of food and household items, and over a million dollars in housing assistance with transparency, respect, and an open heart for all who come to them. The thrift shop is a great way to support this beloved community treasure and get yourself something fun.

B – Community Foundation: Boulder’s Community Foundation is not just for people, but all aspects of living. They hold dear concerns for the environment, as we have seen how the environment impacts people. Over the last year, they have been working steadily with other organizations to help those impacted by the Marshall Fire. They work to build stronger communities, through health, education, and leadership programs, in addition to charitable funding.

Politician

Joe Neguse: Congressman Joe Neguse takes the BOW vote from Polis this year! His dedication to veterans, equity, conservation, climate, education, and civil rights are deeply appreciated by the community. At only 31 years old, Joe Neguse was one of the youngest cabinet members ever to serve. Not only this, but his accomplishments and achievements are a long list of impressive feats, especially for a person of his age, beginning with graduating summa cum laude from the University of Colorado- Boulder.

Artist

EC – Wira Babiak: The art of Wira Babiak’s landscapes have a special essence. She does gorgeous paintings of the Colorado prairies that capture the raw spirit of East County. She is a multimedia artist with major talent across the board and has even brought the stunning fragile beauty of Ukrainian eggs to our area communities. As a Ukrainian immigrant, she is now using her art to benefit humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

B – Adderly Art: Adderly Grant-Lord’s vibrant pinks, blues, and yellows lift the spirit and echo of love. Her soul shines through her work, encouraging you to see, find, and feel true beauty. Her pieces in the Black Futures in Art: We’re Not Just History collection is a spectacular depiction of hope and vitality. As a Carribean-born artist with a background in fashion and art, she knows how to make colors pop and create divine aesthetics.

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Month in Review | January 2023

Austin Clinkenbeard — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000

January 6th Select Committee refers former President Donald Trump to the Justice Dept. for felony charges. The Committee’s charges include insurrection, obstruction of the proceeding, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Four Trump allies, Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan, Scott Perry, and Andy Biggs, all Republicans, were also referred to the House Ethics Committee for a failure to comply.
Brittney Griner is released from a Russian labor camp. The WNBA star was released in an exchange between the United States and Russia. Convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout was swapped for Griner, who was accused and convicted of possessing marijuana. Welcome home Brittney!
UN Member Nations Oust Iran from Women’s Rights Panel. This obvious move was the latest effort by the international community to condemn the Iranian government’s crackdown on widespread protest and unrest. The women’s movement to remove the requirement to wear a hijab had been met with violence.
President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act. The newly signed bill recognizes a national right to a same-sex marriage, and mitigates the potential impact of a conservative Superme Court overturning the currently established law. Governor Polis was a strong advocate for this bill during his time in Congress.
Kyrsten Sinema switches party affiliation from Democrat to Independent. Just as her relevance as a swing vote was fading, Sinema once again captures a news cycle by announcing she is leaving the Democratic party. Sinema consistently voted against progressive policies as a Democrat, leading many to doubt that her party affiliation will change the landscape of Congress.
FTX’s co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried is arrested in the Bahamas and extradited to the U.S. in connection to the collapse of the crypto-exchange company he founded. He was released on a $250 million bond and is now on house arrest.
Argentina defeats France to win the World Cup. Lionell Messi helps lead his team to victory in what many are calling the best final match ever, despite the numerous off-field scandals involving FIFA and the host nation, Qatar.
25 People arrested in Germany for an attempted plot to overthrow the democratic government. Raids were conducted across the country in a coordinated infiltration of an extremist group plotting a coup against the democratically elected government.
December 30th marks the one year anniversary of the Marshall Fire that swept through Superior, Louisville and parts of Boulder County forever changing the landscape of these treasured towns.
2 Killed in Shooting at Jehovah’s Witness Church in Thornton. The Christmas Day shooting happened when no services were occuring. Authorities say a man shot his wife before taking his own life. There was no threat of wider violence to the public.
University of Colorado Football program hires Deion Sanders as Head Coach. The former NFL superstar coached Jackson State for their recent winning seasons but prompted controversy by leaving for CU Boulder. Jackson State is a historically black college and critics say Sanders left early after promising the college he would remain at the helm.
The District Attorney filed hundreds of hate crime and murder charges against the Club Q shooter. Attorney for the 4th District Michael Allen filed the charges as a clear message to the community as well as the shooter that the DA will take a strong stand. Bias-motivated charges have also been filed under a new Colorado Law that allows additional prosecution for crimes committed against specific groups of people.

Small Talk

“The testing stems from a recent spike in reports of individuals smoking in public restrooms over the past four weeks. On two occasions, city employees were evaluated and cleared of ongoing health concerns after experiencing symptoms consistent with a potential exposure to meth residue or fumes.”

– Boulder City Staff regarding the closure of Arapaho Ave. Library due to presence of methamphetamine in the air conditioning system.

“A key contributor during the winningest four-year period in franchise history, Ronnie was part of two Super Bowl teams and led the Broncos in rushing during our Super Bowl 50 championship season.”

– Denver Broncos statement on the passing of Ronnie Hillman, age 31.

“We will celebrate Christmas. Maybe candlelit. Not because it’s more romantic, no, but because there will be no electricity. Millions won’t have neither heating nor running water. All of these will be the result of Russian missile and drone attacks on our energy infrastructure.”

– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his December 21st address to Congress.

“I am ready for my next chapter outside of this golden dome as I plan to continue to work for the people of Colorado… With my fellow Latino legislators, we have grown our caucus to 14 members, the largest in Colorado history. I am proud of our work to engage Latinos across our state and ensure the needs and concerns of our Latino communities are addressed. This outreach and advocacy will continue under their watchful eyes, and I look forward to seeing their continued impact.”

– Colorado State Representative Adrienne Benavidez said in her resignation letter.

“It’s happening all over the place, and it’s very alarming for publishers and the larger book world.”

– Elizabeth A. Harris, New York Times writer on banned books.

“It’s a great tragedy that for 1,500 fish there was no chance of survival. The focus in the afternoon was clearly on saving the fish in the remaining tanks.”

– Almut Neumann, Berlin City Official on the AquaDom Aquarium collapse.

By The Numbers

$187,000 – Denver Federal Appeals Court upholds a sanction against lawyers claiming the 2022 election was rigged against Donald Trump in favor of President Joe Biden.
½ Point – The Fed raised interest rates again in an attempt to reduce inflation and nail that “soft landing”. This is now the highest interest rate in 15 years.
2,880 – Calls taken via MESA’s (Moving to End Sexual Assault) 24-hour hotline (303-443-7300).
$10.7 billion – CVS and Walgreens are set to pay a settlement from a lawsuit led by Colorado that included other states. This payout is the latest attempt at financial restitution for the damage caused by the distribution of harmful opioids.

$918,926.73 – Amount issued in rebates for Superior residents relating to the Marshall Fire.
$593.5 Million – Boulder County announces its budget for the coming year.
$3.33 – Price per gallon of gas falls to its lowest price in a year in a much needed positive sign for your wallet.
-24° – Intense late December cold front affects most of the nation and brings dangerously low temperatures to BOCO and North Metro.

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Winter Sports: Olympic-level Training in Our Backyard

Melayna Alicea — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:15:41 +0000

Boulder County is known for its year-round access to outdoor sports. With more than 70 Olympians living in Boulder alone, Boulder County has become something of a haven for athletes. However, our state’s true obstacles emerge when the winter months blow in. Due to Boulder County’s proximity to the ever-looming mountains and the variety of intense challenges that can be found within them, winter athletes from all over the country seek Colorado out to train in the cold and snow to test their limits.

As we prepare to enter into our winter months, we took a look at the Olympic-level training opportunities that BOCO has become renowned for. Additionally, we highlighted a few local events occurring over the next few months for athletes and their families to enjoy.

Are You Ready to Train? Spotlight on Alpine Training Center

Photo: Mike Thurk

As we enter into the winter season, local athletes must look to indoor training centers where they can prepare themselves to face the elements while not being directly affected by them. One such place is the Alpine Training Center (ATC), a favorite amongst locals. Entering into its fourteenth year, the ATC is owned by Connie Sciolino. She and her trainers are skilled coaches dedicated to pushing their athletes to be the very best versions of themselves. Sciolino told us that her business is based on three distinct principles: Promote full body strength, Increase work capacity, Build stamina. She went on to tell us that her “mission is to improve performance in outdoor sports. The number one thing when it comes to performance is being able to do your sport day after day, week after week, month after month, and the only way you can do that is if you are healthy.”

Mountain Spotlight: Eldora

Eldora is the closest mountain in proximity to Boulder for athletes to train. Located 21 miles west of Boulder, it’s only a 40-minute drive from downtown. Since Eldora offers public transportation, wasting time finding a place to park won’t be a concern.

In the past few years, Eldora has added early morning uphill training. Sciolino noted that many of her serious athletes can make it out to Eldora for a morning ski and back before work.

Eldora is the perfect spot for skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers to train or enjoy leisurely activity. The Eldora Mountain Resort offers several activities and amenities for adults and children alike.

Some events to keep in mind:

Nov. 18 is Eldora’s opening day for the 2022–23 season. Alpine skiing and riding will be the primary sports at the beginning of the season.

Dust off the Rust: This is Eldora’s women’s ski and ride event. This event is not just for the serious female athlete. From coffee and tea in the morning to a few hours on the slopes, and finally, to a hard kombucha-tasting event in the evening, any female, regardless of skill, will find something to enjoy on the mountain.

Photo: Mike Thurk

Sciolino holds a master’s degree in exercise science from Montana University and a certification in strength and conditioning from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She uses this hard-won expertise to focus primarily on preparing athletes for their sport.

Sciolino’s love for the outdoors and athletics was ingrained in her at a young age. She grew up skiing and playing sports year-round and now spends her free time practicing a combination of resort and backcountry skiing. “Every year going into the ski season, I was always working to prepare for that season,” she told me. This experience has taught Sciolino the value of training to prevent injury. “The biggest thing about skiing is sport injury risk,” she said. “Athletes need to focus on building strength to prepare themselves for the ski season to prevent injury.” She also emphasized the importance of cardio training when it comes to skiing.

Sciolino’s biggest training tip for athletes is that they train with the mindset and goal of becoming as durable and injury free as possible. If you want to improve your performance in an outdoor sport, “a big part of that is being able to do your sport continuously, and the only way to do that is to be healthy and keep injury risk at bay.”

“At the Alpine Training Center, we focus on outdoor sports,” she informed me. Her primary focuses for winter sports are alpine skiing, downhill skiing, uphill skiing, and ice climbing. However, Sciolino does not limit herself and her trainers to a handful of sports or even local athletes. Athletes train with their coaches at the training center and then venture out on their own to practice their sports outdoors. While training her athletes for skiing, her major focus is cardio, so they can move fast through the mountains.

Photo: Mike Thurk

Eldora is the best location for ski enthusiasts to practice their skills due to its close proximity. However, Sciolino also recommended Winter Park and Loveland for athletes who are willing to make the drive. These ski areas provide flexible hours.

All sports are living entities. As they continue to develop, they shift and alter with the world’s changing culture. Sciolino, her trainers, and others like them are always searching for the best ways to be prepared for and adapt to any changes that come their way.

Beginner to Olympic Skiing in Steamboat Springs: Steamboat Ski Resort

Colorado has numerous ski resorts to choose from, but Steamboat Ski Resort, located in Steamboat Springs, is particularly renowned for its Olympic competitors. The 3.5-hour drive might sound long, but for any self-respecting winter athlete, it’s worth the trip.

Mt. Werner, Steamboat Ski Resort

Athletes travel from “all over the U.S. and the world to train here,” Hanna Albertson, the communications coordinator of Steamboat, informed me. With 100 Olympians and counting coming from Steamboat Springs, world-class athletes are part of Steamboat’s identity.

“This town has produced more Olympic athletes than any other town in North America,” Albertson said. Among them, 13 went to the Olympics in Beijing.

Steamboat Springs was founded on the Western heritage of ranching. This history and culture are prominent features throughout the resort and town. Locals and guests alike will be immersed in the Western roots of the area in both the feel and architecture of the surrounding buildings and decor.

Things to Do in Steamboat Springs

Even though Steamboat is a ski resort, visitors are not limited to skiing activities when they visit. “It is a place for everybody,” Albertson explained. Just around the town, there are multiple family-friendly hot springs to visit, including the remote Strawberry Park Hot Springs located 20 minutes up the mountain.

Due to the town’s western roots, horseback riding is a common activity in the winter. Steamboat Springs also has multiple iconic dining and shopping opportunities downtown.

One fun family activity is the Haymaker Sleigh Ride Dinner. Guests will enjoy the views of the Nordic center as they ride around in a horse-drawn carriage.

For those coming to stay at the ski resort, the Steamboat Grand Hotel is located directly across the street from Steamboat. There are options for the whole family, and the best part is you can get out of bed, walk across the street, and start skiing.

Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat Event Spotlight: Opening Day

The Steamboat 2022–23 ski season officially begins on Nov. 23. The resort will be hosting an all-day event starting at 7:30 am to celebrate and kick off the ski season. This opening event will also include the debut of new features within Steamboat from their Steamboat Full Steam Ahead Project such as the new Skeeter’s Ice Rink, the Mountain Stage, and the new Wild Blue Gondola. The Mountain Stage will host many concerts throughout the season.

Other events to watch out for: For serious athletes, Steamboat has several Olympian and famous runs to train on. Nelson on Nelson is an annual event where athletes can ski Nelson Carmichael’s classic mobile run with him. Participants will have the opportunity to receive skiing tips from the Olympic Athlete. There will also be opportunities for athletes to interact with alpine ski racer and director of Steamboat Ski Resort, Billy Kidd, throughout the season.

In addition to its Olympic aspirants, Steamboat is also known for its family-friendly terrain. Steamboat Ski Resort has a new, unique beginner skiing area with an all-terrain-based learning system. The goal for every athlete is to feel prepared to experience various types of terrain. “The added features allow for first-time skiers to get a feel of what a normal run would feel like,” Albertson explained.

Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat Ski Resort also offers skiing lessons for tots. Happy Camp ski lessons and childcare is available for ages 18 months to five years. For teens and adults, you can choose between group or private lessons. Lessons range from 1–8, so even the most advanced skier can work on building and tweaking foundational skills. All of Steamboat’s instructors are ski pros who are trained in progressive learning techniques to help you evaluate and develop your skiing to the next level.

Spotlight on Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club

The Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club is a separate entity from Steamboat Ski Resort. However, they frequently use the resort as a training ground for serious athletes. The All Out run is a private track for the Winter Sports Club to train their athletes in alpine skiing. The club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping athletes accomplish their goals.

The Winter Sports Club is based out of a smaller, historic ski area called Howelsen Hill. It is known for its Nordic jumping and skiing terrain. If you are a serious athlete—especially someone who aspires to Olympic training—Howelsen Hill and the Winter Sports Club will be able to provide you with the best training for your needs.

Steamboat Ski Resort

Albertson painted a picture for me of what a day spent at Steamboat Resort might look like, waking up on a powder day, skiing under the endless bluebird sky, and ending the day eating at one of Steamboat’s mountain dining overlooks. The sheer beauty of the place contributes to the overall sense of happiness and comfort that permeates the Resort.

“In other towns, it’s easy for people to get the winter blues,” Albertson said. “In Steamboat, it’s the opposite. We have this winter cheer. You can feel it with the guests. As a local, I can feel it with my friends. There is this overall genuine excitement for being in Steamboat and a shared passion for being in the outdoors.”

It’s Time to Climb! Spotlight on The Spot Boulder

While skiers and their ilk thrive in the winter, the cold weather is a sign for climbers to train indoors. Luckily, Boulder and its surrounding areas have more than one climbing gym to enjoy, but when it comes to events and competitions, The Spot Boulder is a favorite for both professional and recreational climbers. With locations in Boulder, Denver, Golden, and Louisville, The Spot has many different events and competitions for climbers to train for. Some recent and upcoming events are Psychedelia, which happened in October and the Yeti Open Nationals at the Denver location which will be on Nov. 10.

Photo: Patrick Bodnar

“Climbers are in training rather than performance phases during winter time,” Janell Thurnauer, head coach at The Spot, informed me. Much like Sciolino, Thurnauer’s focus is to get her athletes strong enough to embrace their outdoor climbing season injury free.

Thurnauer is a Boulder native who grew up doing gymnastics at CATS Gymnastics. Her introduction to coaching was early in her life as a teacher at CATS. In her youth, she remembers watching elite athletes climbing on the CATS climbing wall, but she herself didn’t start climbing until after becoming a mother of three. Climbing soon became her passion, leading her to her present position where she primarily trains youth climbers.

Event Spotlight: Winter Wonderland on Dec. 10

Winter Wonderland, The Spot’s annual winter bouldering competition, part of its bouldering series, is a celebration for climbers and their families. Winter Wonderland will take place at The Spot Denver location. There will be sessions for kids during the day and adults at night including indoor ice climbing, gift wrapping, and mitten climbing competitions. For those looking to test their winter climbing skills, this event is the place to be.

Photo: Brice Powers

The Spot has a few different training teams. Athletes who need to focus on the developmental side of climbing join one of the competition-focused teams while the fast-progressing and more advanced athletes are involved in the elite teams.

“Taking our kids outdoors is a huge part of our program,” Thurnauer told me. “Competition climbing is only for a short part of your life, but outdoor climbing opens the doors for climbing to be a part of your whole life, and it can involve your family.” The Spot makes it a priority to take its athletes outdoors every week. There are multiple outdoor days weekly, and they take team trips out of state a few times a year. In the wintertime, outdoor days are more local. “During wintertime, it’s always best to be on the rock a little less,” Thurnauer told me as it’s important that athletes do not become too cold. Some local locations that Thurnauer recommended for climbers include Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Canyon, and the Flatirons.

In addition to getting their athletes outside, The Spot encourages them to practice their climbing skills at different gyms around town. “It builds your climbing IQ to get on new and different sets,” Thurnauer explained. Athletes need to experience different styles, terrains, and settings, especially when training for indoor events at other gyms. Other climbing gyms that her athletes frequent for additional training include: ABC Kids Climbing, Boulder Rock Club, and Movement Gym.

“I absolutely love the conditioning of winter training,” said Thurnauer, “but what I think is really cool is when we can do mock competitions for athletes. It gives them a good sense of where they are at and where we need to focus.” The Spot is very supportive of its athletes and their desire for events. In addition to their multiple climbing events every year, all of the trainers are excited to help their students prepare for outside events. “Events are like big parties for climbers,” she explained.

Time to Enjoy the Season

As Hanna Albertson from Steamboat mentioned, now is the time for “winter cheer.” The colder weather moving in is a sign for us to embrace all that Mother Nature has to offer. From ski resorts to indoor gym competitions, the winter season is a time for athletes to test and strengthen their skills. BOCO’s athletes, regardless of sport preference, will find the optimal training and competing grounds right in their backyard.

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Off Menu with… Chef Luis Catzim | Eatery @ the Sport Stable

Deborah Cameron — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:54 +0000

Vice President and General Manager Chris Sheehan and Chef Luis Catzim. Photo: Deborah Cameron

Late in the day on a Saturday afternoon, the Eatery @ The Sport Stable (also known as The Hangry Horse) is an active place. It couldn’t really be any other way. Just to walk into their dining room, which is located as part of the Sport Stable facility at the end of Louisville’s Main Street, you pass a volleyball court and walk just outside two premium rinks used for ice hockey, curling, and skating lessons. Once you’re inside, if you look past the host stand, you see two more fields, a soccer field, batting cages, and volleyball courts.

Most of the tables were full of hockey families and sports fans during my visit, their chatter framed by the hum of multiple large screen TVs and activity at a full bar. Chris Sheehan, vice president and general manager of the restaurant owned by Rock Creek Entertainment, greeted me and introduced me to Chef Luis Catzim. I was interested in knowing about the restaurant and its business model that’s deeply intertwined with area youth sports. I started by trying to really understand what keeping up with a busy Saturday is typically like for him.

“Sometimes maintaining all of this is like juggling,” he admitted before shifting to the positive, “but I’ve been in hospitality for years. I still like that moment when I’m anticipating the customer’s needs and fulfilling them.”

It’s good to see the Eatery @ the Sport Stable is doing so well, given what it’s been through. As with the rest of the hospitality industry as well as the wider world, they grappled with the pandemic. Throughout it, the owners kept the core group of staff employed and converted their business to takeout through DoorDash and Grubhub. They managed to get through those difficulties and come out the other side.

But then came the Marshall Fire.

There aren’t too many places where you can look from a balcony and see where the fire started, but you can do that from the Eatery @ The Sport Stable. It was that close to the ignition site. Furthermore, because it was experiencing a remodel, the devastating smoke and ash affected the site even harder than it otherwise would have.

Chef Luis Catzim. Photo: Deborah Cameron

Catzim was employed the whole time and remembers what happened when the fires occurred. He remembers getting the phone call and coming to the realization that the kitchen he spent so much time in, his kitchen, was in the line of fire. He couldn’t do much but tried to help, or standby, while the owners worked through the aftermath. Sheehan said that once the fire danger was past, though the structure remained, there was soot and smoke damage everywhere. Much had to be rebuilt.

As is the case with many other places, the restaurant is a survivor and it’s continuing to serve the public and sports families like it has always done. Catzim is back behind the stove serving some of his favorite dishes. Families are loving the pizzas that are coming out of their brick ovens, and Catzim is happily making his own favorites including the Quesa Birria tacos with braised beef, pickled onions, and avocado, and the Philly Wrap, a play on the French Dip but in a tortilla and unique to the restaurant.

The menu items reflect Catzim’s passion for creating things that are fresh. “Everything is homemade. The salsa, the toppings. When I inherited this kitchen, they were already on the menu, but I changed the flavors. Now, when the plates from tacos and wraps come back, they’re all clean. There’s not much left for the dishwashers to do.

Originally from the Mexican state of Yucatán, Chef Catzim loves fresh flavors but aside from the items he had me try, one of the things he said he’d really like to create some day is ceviche, a recipe he learned from his grandmother. “Ten hours marinating. Don’t shortcut.” Ingredients he likes to use include octopus, crab, mango, avocado, and lime.

Photo credit: Deborah Cameron

He’s also a fan of the Yucatán taco, featuring a thicker homemade tortilla, almost like a flatbread, stuffed with ground beef, cabbage, or mixed greens.

Chef Catzim and Sheehan are excited to be where they are. They’re focusing on the future rather than dwelling on a stressful past. The concept is poised to grow, with more stores on Louisville’s Main Street coming. All signs point to more tacos, pizza wraps, and good times coming out of this place for years to come.

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Winter Camp Directory 2022

Weston Martellaro — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:08 +0000

General Interest/Recreation

Boulder Parks and Recreation – School Day Off
Email: langerakm@bouldercolorado.gov
Phone: 303-253-4271
Website: bouldercolorado.gov/services/youth-camps

BVSD School – Day Off and Holiday Classes
Email: anthia.munoz@colorado.edu
Phone: 303-735-8422
Website: colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/programs/bvsd-school-day-and-holiday-classes

Jewish Community Center
Email: Teen – tzuria.malpica@boulderjcc.org; Elementary School – julia.paeglis@boulderjcc.org
Phone: 303-998-1900
Website: boulderjcc.org

Lafayette School’s Out Camps
Email: becca.mack@cityoflafayette.com
Phone: 303-665-0469
Website: lafayetteco.gov/1950/Schools-Out-camps

Lifelong Learning – BVSD, Superior
Email: lifelong.learning@bvsd.org
Phone: 720-561-5968
Website: bouldervalley.augusoft.net

Town Of Erie – Activities and Programs
Email: geninterest@erieco.gov
Phone: 303-926-2797
Website: erieco.gov/220/General-Interest-Programs

Winter Kids Camps and Classes – Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
Phone: 303-651-8374
Website: longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum/education/summer-camps

YMCA of North Colorado – School Day Off Camps
Email: afterschool@ymcanoco.org
Phone: Mapleton – 303-442-2778; Arapahoe – 303-664-5455
Website: ymcanoco.org/summer-camps/boulder-valley-camps

Nature & Science Camps

Winter Break Camp – Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Email: camps@dmns.org
Phone: 303-307-6000
Website: dmns.org/learn/onsite-at-the-museum/overnight-adventures/school-ca mp-in-best-of-the-museum

Winter Safari Camp – Denver Zoo, Denver
Email: safaricamps@denverzoo.org
Phone: 720-337-1400
Website: denverzoo.org/winter-safari-3

Climbing

ABC Kids Climbing – Holiday Camps, Boulder
Email: info@abckidsclimbing.com
Phone: 303-443-5437
Website: abckidsboulder.com/school-holiday-camps

Boulder Rock Club – Camp, Boulder
Email: frontdesk@boulderrockclub.com
Phone: 303-447-2804
Website: boulderrockclub.com/programs/youth/day-off-school-camps

Gymnastics/Martial Arts

Airborne Gymnastics – Longmont
Email: frontdesk@airbornegym.com
Phone: 303-684-3717
Website: airbornegym.com/camps

Easton Training Center – Boulder
Email: boulder@eastontc.com
Phone: 303-938-1275
Website: eastonbjj.com/boulder/schedule

Mountain Kids Gymnastics and Movement – Louisville
Email: fun@mountainkidslouisville.com
Phone: 303-720-7617
Website: mountainkidslouisville.com/events

Role Playing/Adventure/Dramatic Arts

Renaissance Adventures – Boulder
Email: info@renaissanceadventures.com
Phone number: 303-786-9216
Website: renaissanceadventures.com/registration

Rocky Mountain Theater For Kids – Classes Only, Boulder
Email: info@theaterforkids.com
Phone: 303-245-8150
Website: theaterforkids.net/fall_classes

Sewing

Common Threads Boutique – Camp, Boulder
Email: boulder@shopcommonthreads.com
Phone: 303-449-5431
Website: shopcommonthreads.com/schedule/school-day-off-camp-oct-11

Soccer

Boulder Indoor Soccer – Winter, Boulder
Email: info@boulderindoorsoccer.com
Phone: 303-440-0809
Website: boulderindoorsoccer.com/camps-clinics/holiday-clinics

FC Boulder – Lafayette
Email: questions@bcunited.com
Phone: 303-443-8877
Website: bouldercountyunited.com

Rapids Youth Soccer
Email: info@rapidsyouthsoccer.com
Website: rapidsyouthsoccer.org/soccer-camps

Creative/Food/Art

Food Lab – Boulder
Email: becca@foodlabboulder.com
Phone: 303-952-8364
Website: foodlabboulder.com/kids-day-off-school-workshops

Kid Create Studio – Broomfield
Email: broomfieldco@kidcreatestudio.com
Phone: 303-578-8060
Website: kidcreate.com/broomfield/classes/camps

Tinker Studio – Day Off and Holiday Camps, Boulder
Email: tinker@tinkerartstudio.com
Phone: 303-503-1902
Website: tinkerartstudio.com/holiday-camps-21

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Month in Review | October 2022

Thomas Rutherford — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:04 +0000

Nury Martinez

On Oct. 18th, President Joe Biden made a pledge to Congress promising that, if Democrats can hold on to their majority, the first bills he will sign into law in 2023 will protect abortion rights.
On October 6th, President Biden pardoned all people federally convicted on marijuana charges. He also announced an investigation into the drug’s federal classification.
On October 13th, it was reported that the January 6th panel plans to subpoena former President Trump in regards to his actions during the Capitol riot.
Angela Lansbury, star of the beloved mystery show Murder, She Wrote, passed away on October 11th at the age of 96.
Nury Martinez, the Los Angeles city council president, was called on by President Biden to resign after audio of her making racist remarks was leaked.
Uvalde, Texas suspended its entire police force on October 7th amid protest of its response to the May 24th mass shooting.
The approved $1 million from Denver’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has begun to be distributed. The ARPA will distribute the money in 3 stages to around 4,000 individuals experiencing food insecurity as a result of inflation and the COVID pandemic.
FEMA has awarded $3.4 million dollars to the state of Colorado to support Marshall Fire Recovery efforts.
CU Boulder has expanded its parental leave policy with benefits to employees kicking in immediately.
A Longmont man named Sammy Valdez that has been suspected in connection with a Lafayette fentanyl overdose has begun his trial.
On Thursday October 6th, Yellow Scene was the first publication to report on the disappearance of Chloe Campbell. Previously listed by police as a runaway, Boulder Police Department was flooded by calls the following day which ultimately caused them to escalate the case on Saturday, October 8th, and formally investigate it. This resulted in Campbell being found and returned to her family on October 10th.
On October 18th, an amber alert was put out for A’myah Gordon, a 10-month old from Aurora. She was last seen in the 14900 block of East Alameda Parkway in Aurora.
Denver’s So Many Roads, a Grateful Dead-themed bar, has been ordered to close for the month of November in response to reports of employees dealing cocaine and other substances.

Small Talk

“Yeah, we’re back. That was checking off boxes. That was me two years ago, which is obviously I’m still me, but that was the mentality I was in. I’m back. Everybody knows I’m going to go get this bucket, and everybody has the belief that I’m going to go get this bucket.”

– Jamal Murray on his return to the Nuggets after receiving knee surgery.

“It’s moved from spur of the moment, ad hoc, to an organized, well-funded, premeditated effort to make charges of election fraud.”

– Larry Jacobs, a professor of political history, elections and voting behavior at the University of Minnesota, in regards to election deniers reportedly increasing efforts to sabotage upcoming elections.

“We know that the last few years have been challenging. Some of the toughest years in our history. But we’ve never kept our eye off of keeping Colorado moving forward.”

– Governor Jared Polis during his contentious debate with opponent Heidi Ganahl.

“About eight or nine years ago, KeHE said that we want to be more closely connected to the natural foods community and the epicenter of the natural foods industry.”

– Organic food company KeHE Distributions, LLC executive director of brands Ben Friedland in regards to doubling down on making Boulder its home with the opening of a new innovation center on 14th and Canyon.

“It can give exposure to the beauty and unique characteristics of Boulder to a broad audience. We want to continue to attract attention from the movie business.”

– President and CEO of Boulder Chamber of Commerce John Tayer in regards to a film titled “Elevation” starring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin filming scenes in Boulder

By The Numbers

The United States reached a record $31 trillion national debt.
Longmont City Council Race candidates Mitzi Nicoletti, Sean McCoy, and Gary Hodges, all competing for the same seat, have collectively raised $13,000 in campaign donations.
President Biden has announced that he will release 15 million barrels from the oil reserve.

A new law will take effect next year that allows companies to receive tax credits if their employees reduce their transportation to and from work, with companies being eligible for 50% returns.
As of June, 15 cities and other local U.S. jurisdictions have decriminalized possession of psilocybin or deprioritized the policing, prosecution, or arrest of users.
COVID rates are down in Colorado. As of October 17th, there have been 155 new cases with a weekly average of 62.

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Month in Review | September 2022

Thomas Rutherford — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:00:46 +0000

The FBI reported finding empty folders meant for classified documents in their raid of Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort.
Queen Elizabeth died on September 8th at the age of 96. She will be succeeded by her eldest son, Charles III.
On September 28th, Hurricane Ian touched down in Fort Myers, Florida. A category 5 hurricane, it is one of the most powerful storms to hit the US in decades, with wind speeds being recorded at over 150 mph.
On September 16th, the EPA announced it has granted $121 million in federal funding to Colorado for watersheds and clean drinking water as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The U.S. Senate delayed their vote on a bill protecting same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections.
The body of Hillaree Nelson, a Coloradan extreme skier famed for reaching the summit of Mount Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world, was discovered in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reports say she was skiing Mount Manaslu and fell off the mountain.
A prescribed burn was scheduled on September 27th to teach fire investigation students. Conducted by West Metro Fire, the students will learn about fire prevention and management through the prescribed burn which lasted three days.
A Boulder woman, Laura McCall and her two sons disappeared abruptly on September 14th. The children were found the next morning alone in their mother’s car. McCall was soon found nearby and arrested on two charges of misdemeanor child abuse. The children were subsequently reunited with their father.
A 20 year old Greeley woman named Yareni Rios-Gonzalez was critically injured after being placed in the back of a police car that was parked on train tracks which was then hit by a train. She is expected to recover and no charges have been filed at this point.
Disgraced pop star R. Kelly was charged with child sexual abuse and the production of child abuse imagery on September 14th. Kelly was already serving a 30-year sentence on charges of racketeering and child abuse and the new charges are expected to add to that sentence.
Amtrak halted all long distance trains in response to potential stoppages related to two prominent rail freight unions working out contract negotiations.
Famed rapper Coolio, known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” died at age 59 on September 28th.

Small Talk

“Home prices in Colorado increased by 40% in less than two years, so I think what we are seeing now is a little bit of correction. Rising interest rates are tightening the market and I think we are switching from a seller’s market to a buyer’s one.”

– Nick VinZant, a senior research analyst at QuoteWizard, an insurance website, in regard to a decline in Colorado’s home prices.

“That’s the past, and this is the now. I just know what we’re about to go out there and try to do. I know it’s going to be a great game in a rivalry between these two teams, and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

– Broncos Coach Nathaniel Hackett in regard to the team’s game against the Raiders.

“We are trying to engage more volunteers all of the time. We want folks that want to do citizen science work. It is really important because it is just a snapshot, and it’s good to look at whether the water is improving or declining.”

– Barb Sheedlo, president of the St. Vrain Anglers Chapter, part of the national nonprofit Trout Unlimited regarding the “Citizen Scientist” program that allows volunteers to assist with the collection of aquatic macroinvertebrate to see whether diverse species are living in the waterways, which gives researchers insight into the health of the river system in the Longmont area.

“This was a pretty cool event, and we wanted to make sure everybody knew about it.”

– Mountain View Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Jeff Webb at an event honoring Addison Meyer, an Erie 11 year old that was commended for reporting a fire at a neighbor’s house before it got out of hand.

“If you have received a settlement or denial letter from your insurance company, it’s important to share this information with FEMA. This information is crucial to updating your FEMA case.”

– A release reminding those attempting to apply for disaster assistance through FEMA after the Marshall Fires to make sure their applications are up to date.

By The Numbers

A poll shows that amongst Colorado voters, Planned Parenthood has the highest favorability rating among organizations and agencies with 71%. Labor unions and Denver teachers both were favored by 61% of voters.
The poll found that 27% of those voters deemed “addressing the housing crisis” as the most important issue by which they will judge mayoral candidates next year.
Denver’s beloved Mutiny Information Cafe faced shut down after being seized by the city over back taxes. Supporters saved the independent bookstore and coffee shop by raising $50,000.

On September 27th, it was reported that COVID numbers are rising yet again, with 919 cases being reported. The 7-day average is 681.
Banned Book Week celebrated its 40th anniversary this month, a movement that condemns censorship and encourages the reading of banned books.

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Homecoming and Beyond: 11 fall events happening at Boulder & Broomfield County high schools

Zoe Jennings — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:55:53 +0000

Some Boulder County high schools celebrate fall in ways straight out of a movie and some are creating new traditions. Whether the school has 800 students or 20, Boulder County high schools have big plans to welcome students and the community back for another school year.

Saint Vrain Valley School District’s Sunrise Stampede

Saint Vrain Valley School District’s Sunrise Stampede is a district-wide race, with proceeds donated to grants for special education teachers in the district. Organized by the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation, SVVSD special education teachers from preschool up to high school can apply for tools through the grant when they need extra support in their classrooms.

The race is one of many initiatives the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation supports, but is “a special way to kick off the school year,” according to the foundation’s community liaison Michelle Phelan.

The Foundation works with schools in the district and with the SVVSD athletic departments. The race is a professionally timed event, giving high school cross country teams an opportunity to use it as a time trial.

Members of the Skyline cross country team run at SVVSD’s Sunrise Stampede. Photo courtesy of Michelle Phelan.

The event is sponsored by businesses, churches, civic organizations, hospitals, family foundations and banks. Most sponsors are local or local affiliates. Centura Longmont United Hospital paid for 200 students to run free.

Participants at the Sunrise Stampede pose next to one of its sponsors, Raising Cane’s. Photo courtesy of Michelle Phelan.

Redline Athletics leads warmups before the race. Photo courtesy of Michelle Phelan.

Michelle Steffen’s son is in the special education program at SVVSD. Her son has Down Syndrome, and she was happy to see the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association represented at last year’s race, among other fun expo booths with games and activities for kids.

Michelle Steffen’s son attended last year’s Sunrise Stampede. Photo courtesy of Michelle Steffen.

Michelle Steffen attends the Sunrise Stampede with her elementary and high school students. Photo courtesy of Michelle Steffen.

“It’s a chance to support special education,” Steffen said. “It is also a way to be inclusive of the students with disabilities because they’ve got a 5k and a one-mile run, and everybody can participate.”

Steffen has two high school SVVSD students who enjoy attending the race as well. Steffen received a voucher from the district for her son to participate in the one-mile race for free.

“I’m really big on things being inclusive for all people,” Steffen said. “I like this event because I feel like it really is inclusive. With a one-mile, you can run it, you can walk it, you can stroll it, you can have a wheelchair. It’s however you can do it, you’re included. I really like that part of this event.”

Participants at the Sunrise Stampede gather at the start line. Photo courtesy of Michelle Phelan.

A student crosses the finish line at the Sunrise Stampede. Photo courtesy of Michelle Steffen.

Centaurus High School’s Homecoming traditions

Centaurus High School in Lafayette has traditional Homecoming events including a powder puff football game, float parade, and Homecoming football game and dance.

“Homecoming week is huge for Centaurus,” said principal Daniel Ryan. “We have a lot of strong history and school culture that goes on.”

Many alumni come back from even 25 years back to enjoy the “most highly attended sporting event of the entire year,” as Ryan describes it.

“The Homecoming events mean different things to different students. For freshmen, it may be a right of passage, to seniors it has even more meaning as they look back on their time in high school,” Ryan said.

He went on to say, “At our school I feel like [homecoming] is the continuity of what Centaurus High School is, especially during the COVID era when we lost some things.We found out that kids really look forward to those things.”

Temple Grandin School Shuffle

Students at the Temple Grandin School in Boulder are neurodiverse. Most students are on the autism spectrum and some have a similar learning profile or have similar learning challenges.

One welcome-back event is the yearly fundraiser 5k called the Shuffle. The school puts on fall events like the Shuffle and an orientation day to get to know the students and their families more fully, said director of community relations Lisa Baba.

Temple Grandin School students gather together at their Shuffle. Photo courtesy of Lisa Baba.

“They’ve been in schools before where they haven’t felt understood,” Baba said. “They may have even been bullied. We really want our students to feel cared for and understood. We want our parents to know that they’re a welcome part of our community, and that we care about them and understand them too because their students have had challenges. Parents have had challenges. It’s not easy to watch your student go through hard times. We really want our families to know that they’re cared for and understood too and that they’re a part of the process, part of the community.”

The community and families can attend the Temple Grandin Shuffle. Photo courtesy of Lisa Baba.

The Shuffle not only welcomes the students and families but raises money for the school.

Last year’s theme was time traveling, with participants dressing up from characters from the past or in futuristic costumes.

Temple Grandin School students participate in the Shuffle. Photo courtesy of Lisa Baba.

Each student has a team of family and community members who can contribute to the fundraiser, which is open to the public.

The race reflects some of the school’s core values of understanding and caring. The school puts on events like the Shuffle at the beginning of the school year to show the students’ families that they care about getting to know and understand the students both in school and out of school.

A participant receives a medal at the Shuffle. Photo courtesy of Lisa Baba.

Broomfield High School’s Homecoming traditions

Broomfield High School holds one of the few off-site homecoming dances in the district. This year the homecoming dance will be held at Empower Field.

The upper and lower classes team together during Homecoming week for friendly competition. In years past, the freshman and juniors teamed up together and the sophomore and senior classes teamed up against them.

“It builds comradery among the classes because we love competition,” said principal Ginger Ramsey.

In keeping with this sense of comradery, points are taken off if the competition becomes unsportsmanlike.

The Homecoming week at Broomfield High includes a tailgate put on by the community and Broomfield Boosters, a nonprofit organization founded to provide support for Broomfield High School. Dress-up days and the Broomfield High’s version of a powder puff game, called Llabtoof—football backwards are also a big part of the Homecoming week.

Tara Performing Arts High School’s Michaelmas Fall Festival

Tara Performing Arts High School in North Boulder welcomes fall with a festival celebrating courage.

Ninth graders at Tara Performing Arts High School doing a traditional Morris sword dance. Photo courtesy of Tara Performing Arts High School.

During September, you’ll find the student body of approximately 50 students preparing the campus for classes and rehearsing for the Michaelmas Fall Festival, said the school’s co-director Betsy Barricklow. Michaelmas first began as a harvest festival during the Middle Ages.

Students at the Tara Performing Arts High School participate in the Michaelmas Fall Festival. Photo courtesy of Tara Performing Arts High School.

“You’ll see students and staff weeding the volleyball court, painting sheds, planting gardens, sanding and refinishing wooden desks and arranging classrooms,” Barricklow said. “You’ll hear the ninth grade learning a traditional Morris sword dance, the tenth grade reciting and choreographing their original poetry, the eleventh grade creating devised theater scripts from interviews they conducted, and the twelfth-grade rehearsing scenes for a play. At the end of the day, the air is filled with choral music as students practice African freedom songs and the other traditional music of our Michaelmas Festival.”

Students sing choral music at the Michaelmas Fall festival. Photo courtesy of Tara Performing Arts High School.

“Fall is a time of melding the practical and the cultural,” Barricklow said. “Everyone is in high spirits, working hard and preparing for whatever lies ahead.”

Students perform theater at the Michaelmas Fall Festival. Photo courtesy of Tara Performing Arts High School.

“We cultivate courage and celebrate the beginning of another year filled with challenging academics, dramatic performances, travel to urban and wilderness areas and experiential education,” Barricklow said.

Tara’s Michaelmas Fall Festival this year takes place on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. and is open to the public.

Monarch High School Homecoming traditions

Homecoming week at Louisville’s Monarch High School presents an opportunity for the community to heal after the Marshall Fire.

“What we experienced last year as a result of the Marshall fire, I think events such as this carry and hold a much more significant impact for an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate a long-standing historical tradition that adults and grandparents all remember,” said principal Neil Anderson.

Preceding the dance are dress-up days, spirit days, an assembly and a football game, the dance is held outside at the school. Student council and the Monarch High Booster Club, a non-profit organization supporting student activities, host a tailgate with grilled food.

“Homecoming week builds an incredible amount of energy,” Anderson said. “There’s a lot of positivity that comes through that week. I think it carries over into the rest of the other events at school.”

Desiderata School’s Soup Lunch

Students knead dough for homemade pretzels. Photo courtesy of Abbi Reese.

The Desiderata School in Longmont is a modern take on a one-room schoolhouse. With 20 students total, the microschool doesn’t have a traditional homecoming game or dance.

Before Halloween, the school hosts a soup lunch. Students bring small contributions like toppings, cookies or drinks to accompany the soup.

Potato soup and chili served at the Desiderata School’s Soup Lunch. Photo courtesy of Abbi Reese.

“I would say the inspiration for these events is simply a sense of community,” said the school’s director Abbi Reese. “It’s really important for our students to feel like they are part of a community that cares about them. Being so small, it can be a challenge to create opportunities for togetherness outside of the normal classroom schedules, but we make it happen.”

Erie High School

Erie High School’s traditional Homecoming events include the football game and dance. Last year was the first year the dance was held in their stadium, and they are continuing the tradition again this year. The town of Erie celebrates Homecoming as well, with a themed Homecoming parade that’s open to the community to contribute floats to the parade. The Homecoming parade is organized by the Optimist Club of Erie, a local non-profit dedicated to sponsoring events that serve the youth of Erie.

Skyline High School’s Senior Sunrise

Every year Skyline High School in Longmont hosts a senior sunrise. Seniors sit on a big hill by the school and watch the sunrise. The Booster Club, a non-profit fundraising organization that supports the extracurricular experience for Skyline High School students, and parents provide doughnuts.

“My experience for the senior Sunrise was amazing for me because I knew that I made it, and soon I was gonna graduate with my friends that I’ve known for a long time,” said 2019 Skyline graduate ColbyAnn Rademacher. “We had music and the staff bought breakfast for us, and we just hung out talking to people we haven’t seen since school ended and summer break started, basically just catching up on everything. It was just amazing.”

Senior of the class of the Skyline senior class of 2019 watch the sunrise. Photo courtesy of ColbyAnn Rademacher.

“The Senior Sunrise and Sunset is something that I will never forget because it was just completely amazing, and I will cherish forever,” Rademacher said. “I hope Skyline High School keeps that tradition because it is something that you will remember for the rest of your life.”

Nederland Middle-Senior High School Homecoming traditions

The Homecoming game is played by Nederland High School’s soccer team. The football program was eliminated about six years ago when they were struggling with numbers.

Nederland’s high school soccer team plays the Homecoming game instead of a football team. Photo courtesy of Nederland Middle-Senior High School.

The school also hosts a homecoming parade for which students show up early on Homecoming Saturday to build floats. Each class has a float that they parade through town. Escorted by the fire and police departments, the parade starts near Barker Meadow Reservoir and goes through town, ending at the school. Town members stand outside and wave as the convoy passes. The PTA hosts an annual BBQ by the soccer field and the dance is held that night in the gym.

A homecoming float sits ready for the parade through town. Photo courtesy of Nederland Middle-Senior High School.

People in Nederland anticipate the parade. Many tourists were up in Nederland for leaf season last year during the parade and were surprised when the highway was briefly shut down, said assistant principal Sean DePaula.

Nederland’s Homecoming court is crowned. Photo courtesy of Nederland Middle-Senior High School.

“People are really tied to the school, really tied to the community,” DePaula said.

Nederland High School students dress up during Homecoming week. Photo courtesy of Nederland Middle-Senior High School.

Boulder High School vs. Fairview High School’s Football Game

Two Boulder high schools, only about 7 minutes away from each other, faceoff in a yearly football game full of traditions and nostalgia.

“For Boulder, in general, it’s one of our biggest events,” said Fairview High School’s student body president Megan Amasa. “It’s always super entertaining. I think that’s a lot of people’s highlight of their year because having a friendly rivalry is always so fun for everyone. It’s a great way to see all of Boulder—a small peak at Boulder’s high school population.”

Poms and cheer always perform, and the student council makes a food dye-cornstarch mixture to throw into the air at halftime. The two teams switch off sides of the stadium each year, with one being “the better side,” Amasa said. The better side has a wall that seniors can sit on.

“This year we got the bad side for my senior year, which is kind of sad, but I’m still excited nonetheless,” Amasa said.

Most students at both schools have friends from the rival school. Students often see students they went to middle or elementary school with.

“Our rivalry/friendship—what we have with Boulder—really helps strengthen the Boulder community and the Fairview one as well,” Amasa said. “You unite together against Boulder High for that one game. Everyone is friends with each other. Everyone at Fairview knows someone at Boulder and vice versa. You always see people that you know from Boulder.”

Amasa remembers attending assemblies as a freshman. She watched her brother’s senior class participate in school events, and thought of them as “spirited.”

“Our class of 2023 hasn’t really had a normal year of high school,” Amasa said. “With the pandemic, [traditions] fell off a little bit because you’re not at school and don’t have the same energy.”

Amasa said that her work with the student council to initiate school traditions during Homecoming week, the Boulder vs. Fairview football game and beyond, “is more important than ever.”

“We really want to rebuild traditions at Fairview and pull our spirit back together,” Amasa said. “With the pandemic we lost some of our spirit. Our senior class really wants to bring that back up.”

Boulder County high schools have no shortage of interesting Homecoming and fall traditions, each an important part of their respective communities.

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2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Set for Saturday, Aug. 6 As It Celebrates 20 Years of Racing In The Foothills of the Rocky Mountains

Guest Contributor — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:56:33 +0000

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Professional field to compete for a $30,000 professional prize purse
Live coverage of Saturday’s event to be broadcast on Outside TV, as one of 11 IRONMAN 70.3 events to be broadcast throughout the 2022 season

What:

2022 IRONMAN®?70.3® Boulder Triathlon
- Boulder, Colorado is set to celebrate 20 years of racing when the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon takes place this Saturday, Aug. 6
- Many of triathlon’s best including Tim O’Donnell, Justin Metzler, 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Holly Lawrence, and 3-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae among others compete for a total professional prize purse of $30,000 USD
- Live event coverage of the 2022 2022 IRONMAN?70.3 Boulder to be broadcast on Outside TV.
- 2022 IRONMAN?70.3 Boulder is a dual qualifier offering slots to both the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission in St. George, Utah, and the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland.
- 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder will lead athletes along a 1.2-mile swim down the Boulder Reservoir, a 56-mile bike through the rolling hills of Boulder County, and a 13.1-mile two-loop run along the Boulder Reservoir, up 63rd Street to Monarch, and all along the Dam Road.

Who:

Participants
- The event will welcome over 3,000 registered participants from 29 countries and 49 states
- 18-year-old Alayna Szuch from Evergreen, Colo. is the youngest female athlete racing
- 18-year-old Pacen Hancock from Pleasant Grove, Utah is the youngest male athlete racing
- 78-year-old Cherie Gruenfeld from Cathedral City, Calif. is the oldest female athlete racing
- 80-year-old Mike George from Longmont, Colo. is the oldest male athlete racing
- Occupations include Attorney, Airline Pilot, Dentist, Flight Attendant, Fire Fighter, Engineer, Librarian, Lifeguard, Musician, and Scientist.
- For a full list of professional athletes, visit here.

Schedule:

Thursday, Aug 4
- 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – IRONMAN Village and Athlete Check-In open – Boulder Reservoir
Friday, Aug 5
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – IRONMAN Village and Athlete Check-In – Boulder Reservoir
- 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Mandatory Bike Check-In – Boulder Reservoir
- 5:00 a.m. – IRONKIDS Fun Run – Boulder Reservoir
Saturday, Aug 6 – Race Day
- 4:30 a.m. – 7 a.m. Transition area open – Boulder Reservoir
- 6:30 a.m. Pre-Race Show begins on Outside TV
- 7:05 a.m. Professional Men & Women Race Starts – Boulder Reservoir
- Approx. 10:40 p.m. The first finisher is expected at the finish line.
- Approx. 4:50 p.m. Race Ends (8.5 hours after the last athlete enters the water)

*All times listed are local Mountain Time (MT).

The full event schedule can be found here.

What to Know:

Live Event Broadcast on Outside TV
- LIVE race coverage of the 2022 IRONMAN?70.3 Boulder triathlon to air on Outside TV. Coverage of the event will feature several camera angles and locations that will immerse viewers into all the action.
- Coverage will begin with a pre-race show at 6:30 a.m. MT/8:30 a.m. ET that previews the pro field and course while also including exclusive interviews with triathlon personalities and other special guests. Live broadcast programming features 11 IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon events throughout the 2022 season, including the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
- For information on the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 event broadcast, visit here.

Credentials:

Registration for media credentials to the upcoming 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon taking place on Saturday, Aug. 6 is now available. Media interested in covering the event must register at the link below by Friday, Aug 5 at 1:00 p.m. MT to be considered for media credentials.

CREDENTIAL REQUESTS ON RACE DAY WILL NOT BE APPROVED. Media who arrive on the day of the race without proper registration, will not be provided credentials or access to race venues.

Please visit, www.ironman.com/credential-requests to apply for credentials.

Media Contacts:

press@ironman.com

About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN®?Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN®?70.3®?Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN®?Virtual Racing (VR) Series, 5150 Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll®?Running Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Running Series,?IRONKIDS®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and City2Surf®, UTMB® World Series events including?Tarawera?Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia, Epic Series mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events including Haute Route®, and other?multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and?provides?more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the?inception?of the iconic IRONMAN®?brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE®?by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business. For more information, visit?www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

About Advance

Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications, education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation. Advance’s portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, 1010data and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more than 17,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Discovery and Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.

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12th Annual Celestial Seasonings® B Strong Ride Hits the Road August 13th

Guest Contributor — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:30:03 +0000

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B Strong Ride – start: B Strong Ride – Start of the 68-mile Mountain Loop

Proceeds Benefit Boulder Community Health Center for Integrative Care and other local cancer charities

Boulder, CO – Aug 2, 2022 – The 12th annual Celestial Seasonings® B Strong Ride presented by Mike Shaw Subaru will take more than 700 cyclists on four routes through Boulder County on
Saturday, August 13th. The event funds a complete year of cancer care at Boulder CommunityHealth Center for Integrative Care and also benefits other cancer charities.

B Strong Ride: B Strong Ride – Left Hand Canyon

The event features four ride options starting and finishing at Celestial Seasonings in Boulder:

Morning Thunder Mountain Loop: 68 miles through mountains north and west of Boulder
Red Zinger 38 Loop: 38 miles through beautiful ranches and farms north of Boulder
Countryside Peach Passion Loop: 24 miles through rolling terrain north of Boulder
Sleepytime Mini B: 1-mile loop on Celestial Seasonings campus for children 10 and under

B Strong Ride – start 24 m: B Strong Ride – Start of the 24-mile Countryside Loop

Participants will also enjoy an outstanding post-ride party at Celestial Seasonings throughout the day. Highlights include live music from Jakarta, Oskar Blues beer, and food provided by Mateo, Raglin Market, KT’s BBQ, Snarf’s, Rio Grande, Rush Bowls, Chicken Jack’s and Cyclhops. Families and non-riders are also invited to post-ride festivities.

B Strong Ride – Mini B: The Children’s “Mini B” Portion of the B Strong Ride.

Event registration is available at bstrongride.com through Wednesday, August 10th or participants can register on-site at Celestial Seasonings the day of the event. Fees are $95 for adults and $55 for students and riders under 18. Registration for the “Mini B” (for children 10 and under) is $10.

Founded in 2011, B Strong Ride has been an outstanding success, with more than 8,500 riders raising over $3.5 million for local cancer charities to date.

“Celestial Seasonings strives to make a positive impact on our community and to support a cause that touches the lives of so many,” said Tim Collins, General Manager. “We’re honored to be the title sponsor and host of the B Strong Ride that supports great local organizations whose mission is aligned with our commitment to helping people live healthier and happier lives.”

B Strong Ride – festival: B Strong Ride Post-Ride Festivities at Celestial Seasonings

In addition to Celestial Seasonings® and Mike Shaw Subaru, B Strong Ride is also supported by a number of local and national sponsors, including:

Platinum Sponsors:
Dream Finders Homes, The Caruso Foundation, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Cogent Biosciences and Tebo Properties

Gold Sponsor:
MBS Capital Markets

Entertainment Sponsors:
Mountain Brook and The Highlands at Fox Hill

Official Bank Sponsor:
Alpine Bank

Additional Sponsors:
Boulder Radiologists Inc, Drake Family Foundation, Editas Medicine, ETM, Gastroenterology of the Rockies, Governmental Management Systems, Landmark Homes, Laszlo Law, One Bar, Orbea, Philips, Subaru, Tito’s Vodka and Zayo

Catering and Beer are provided by:
Oskar Blues, Mateo, Raglin Market, KT’s BBQ, Snarf’s, Rio Grande, Rush Bowls, Chicken Jack’s and Cyclhops.

Medical Support is provided by:
Stadium Medical, Zoll and University of Colorado EMS

Media Support is provided by:
KBCO and Daily Camera

Bicycle repair service during the ride is provided by local bicycle shops:
Ltd Cycleworx, Trek Bicycle Boulder, Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Cenna Custom Cycles and Boulder Bicycle Works

Celestial Seasonings, Inc.
For nearly 50 years, Celestial Seasonings, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Nasdaq: HAIN) has created delicious specialty teas that add magic to every moment. The brand currently offers more than 90 flavorful varieties of herbal, green, black, wellness, rooibos and chai teas. Each blend is expertly crafted by our Blendmaster from the finest herbs, teas, spices and botanicals and is presented in packaging adorned with beautiful artwork and inspiring quotes. From calming and relaxing to refreshing and rejuvenating to everyday wellness support, there’s a Celestial Seasonings® product for all the moods and moments of your day. For more information, visit celestialseasonings.com or facebook.com/CelestialSeasonings.

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Where My Girls At? Exploring Why Girls Drop Out of Sports and What We Can Do to Keep Them in the Game

Maria Anderson — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:21:42 +0000

“Raise your hand if you have ever wanted to play soccer during recess but didn’t feel welcome to join?” I ask the third grade Brownie troop who I am working with on their Fair Play badge.

Out of the 10 girls, eight raise their hands.

“Is it because girls can’t play soccer very well?”

“NO!” they all shout in unison.

A little girl next to me half whispers, “But some of the boys make us feel that way. Or tell us that we don’t play as well, or they don’t want us.” I repeat what she said to the group, and they all nod solemnly.

“Is that fair?” I inquire.

“No!” they shout again. Many don’t look up. Some pick at the grass.

This is, unfortunately, a common discussion I have with the girls I work with through my program, Game On! Sports 4 Girls – Boulder and why programs like Game On! continue to be crucial, even as we see sports participation grow among girls. These eight- and nine-year-olds recognize on the playground that something is not quite right, and it’s nothing to shrug off. Research shows that by 14, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys, which is an alarming statistic. Why does this matter in the grand scheme of things?

Laughing girls playing flag rugby. Photo: Game On! Sports 4 Girls Boulder

We know that what kids learn from sports goes beyond just how to dribble a basketball or throw a ball. Sports teach resilience, accountability, teamwork, how to take risks, sportsmanship, how to learn from mistakes, and leadership.

The Korn Ferry Institute found that 95% of CEOs from Fortune 500 companies played sports. Out of the 6% of those CEOs who were women, 90% played sports, 54% at the collegiate level. Leadership skills are a huge benefit of playing sports, even at a recreational level. If we are looking to our daughters to become future leaders, sports can play a big part in setting that stage for them.

So what is happening to our girls? Why are they dropping out of sports at twice the rate as boys? According to research from the Women’s Sports Foundation, key factors include income, transportation, parent attitudes around women’s sports, gender stereotypes, body image, and lack of access.

I’m going to focus on a few of those in detail based on my work with young girls in sports and how we as a community can work to change that statistic.

Girls playing lacrosse. Photo: Game On! Sports 4 Girls Boulder

The Introduction Gap

I’ll start here because this runs deep and, regardless of how far we seem to come in terms of sports equity, stubbornly remains in our society (yes, even here in progressive Boulder County). An ongoing perception that girls who like sports are “tomboys” and that interest in creative pursuits, fairies, tutus, and sparkles exclude interest in sports remains. This results sometimes in a delayed introduction to sports — or no introduction at all. Let’s look at a couple of scenarios:

Baby A, female, is welcomed into the world with much anticipation. She’s outfitted in shades of pink, purple…or maybe more gender-neutral yellow and green. Baby A is given many toys, including balls to kick around the yard. As she nears her preschool years, her parents glance at the local recreation center’s offerings for sports and decide to put her in soccer. She hates soccer. After a difficult season of forcing her to participate, her parents decide she does not like team sports and do not sign her up to try anything else. Her parents take her to a football or baseball game on occasion, but she’s uninterested. She gets curious about sports by fourth or fifth grade but feels behind in her skills and by middle school, it doesn’t seem worth it. She drops team sports to pursue other interests.

Baby B, male, is welcomed into the world with much anticipation. He’s outfitted in shades of blue and green. Baby B is dressed in an adorable baby jersey and posed with a football for his 6-month pictures. He is given many toys, most of them focusing on being active. As he nears preschool, his parents enroll him in little kid soccer. He doesn’t care for soccer, so his parents try t-ball and tiny tykes basketball. His parents take him to football and baseball games, where he finds role models that he wants to be like. By elementary school, he is playing flag football, baseball, and basketball. By middle school, he is excelling at sports and is prepared to carry on through high school.

While this seems like an extreme comparison, it really isn’t. The average age that boys start sports is a full year before girls, but the messaging around sports starts much, much younger. There is still a prevalent belief that boys are just better at sports than girls, so some families don’t choose to introduce sports at all, rather they wait until their daughters show interest. Whereas with boys, they are more likely to try many different sports to see what “sticks.” Without continued exposure or knowledge of games or gendered stereotypes of what kind of girl can be an athlete, how can girls feel confident to pursue sports?

It’s not just the introduction of sports through their own play. When Baby A is taken to football and baseball games, she does not see herself represented. The idea of “if they see it, they can be it” is an important factor in girls’ sports participation. We know that women’s sports are not held in the same regard as men’s sports, even with the incredible strides over the decades. I hear all the time that “women’s sports are just not as much fun to watch.” Well, with just 5% of media coverage devoted to women’s sports, it’s hard to create interest and hype around it. Without showing girls and boys women’s collegiate and professional sports, how can we expect girls to see the value in sports and boys to value girls in sports as they grow?

Girl playing field hockey. Photo: Game On! Sports 4 Girls Boulder

The “P” Words

According to Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of The Confidence Code for Girls, girls’ confidence plummets 30% between the ages of eight and 14. Puberty is clearly a large part of this equation. Their bodies are growing in different ways, often becoming less flexible and heavier as their bones grow denser, which can make fitness and athletics feel more challenging. Some shoot up, with long legs that feel strange and awkward. Some put on weight, some lose weight. They grow breasts. Their bodies can feel completely foreign to them.

For boys, getting bigger, taller, and heavier is considered a good thing. However, since we create value around being thin, light, and small for girls at a super young age, it can feel like something is wrong with them when their bodies change from that “ideal.” An athletic or larger build is considered bad, not something to be proud of.

Also — periods. Yep, we’re going to go there. Periods are normal, and our daughters will have them. In terms of athletics, the embarrassment of periods and fear of accidents are too much for some girls. On top of that is the fact that sports play and fitness are different on our bodies in the days leading up to our periods. We are more prone to injury and for many, are saddled with uncomfortable (and sometimes very painful) cramps, migraines, fatigue, etc. If we aren’t addressing periods in our girls’ athletics, how do we expect them to want to continue participating?

The Problems with Elite Youth Athletics

This one can be said for youth sports in general, but it most certainly contributes to the dropout rate of girls.

Over the past few decades, we have seen a trickle-down effect in terms of intensity in sports. What we see at a collegiate level of play is what we used to expect in professional sports. This means that middle school athletics are now far more competitive as well. That competitiveness creates the idea that kids need to specialize in a single sport year-round at increasingly younger ages in order to become elite athletes, which leads to overuse injuries and burnout.

In a 2021 UCLA Health article, Injuries among youth athletes are on the rise – but why? by Cheryl Champion, Kristofer Jones, MD, explores this topic, stating, “Now, we have the studies to show that the chance of serious musculoskeletal injury from repetitive microtrauma is increased at a time when, due to normal adolescent growth, the body may be particularly vulnerable (due to sports specialization). The literature shows a clear correlation between training volume and intensity and injury risk.”

For all youth, participation in multiple sports is healthier for growing bodies. For girls, participation in two or more sports has many additional benefits beyond the physical. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Teen Sport in America, Part II: Her Participation Matters Report, published in 2021:

Across all areas of teen girls’ health, academic achievement, and psychological well-being, we found that girls who participated in more than one sport benefited more from their participation than those who focused on a single sport. In some instances, including consumption of soft drinks, marijuana use, self-perception of intelligence, cutting class, self-efficacy, and fatalism, sports participation was linked to more positive outcomes only among girls who participate in at least two sports. Participation in multiple sports is believed to expose youth to a fuller range of experiences, reinforce important skills for positive development and to offer youth greater opportunities to contribute and build supportive relationships with a variety of positive adults and peers.

The focus on elite youth athletics also takes away the ability for kids to play sports just for fun. While recreational sports opportunities are still widely available for K-5th grade, those opportunities become far fewer as kids get into middle school and are practically non-existent by high school. Girls who were introduced to sports at a later age can often feel intimidated by starting sports in middle school and have a more difficult time connecting to sports. Gone are the days of being able to participate in any sport throughout high school, even if you were just so-so.

Girl with rugby ball. Photo: Game On! Sports 4 Girls Boulder

Keeping Girls in the Game

So what can we, as a community, do to support keeping girls in sports?

Introduce sports to your girls early and often. Take them out back to throw a ball around, teach them how to dribble a basketball. There are so many sports out there — don’t give up if there are some they don’t connect with.

Support girls and women’s sports. Take your kids (your daughters and sons) to women’s games. While we have few opportunities to see professional women’s sports in the Denver Metro area, we have some fantastic women’s high school and collegiate teams. Find their schedules, go to their games. Turn the TV on to watch women’s professional basketball or soccer.

Normalize the changes girls experience with their bodies during puberty. Create safe spaces for them that remove the stigma of periods and support them in continuing their athletics while navigating the changes in their bodies. Celebrate their strong bodies and what they can do.

Push back against the idea of year-round, single-sport athletics for our youth. Give them opportunities to take a break and try multiple sports.

Create more affordable and accessible recreational sports opportunities through high school for all kids. Allow them to play sports for the fun of playing sports, even if they aren’t the best or don’t show promise to become elite.

It’s a big ask. These changes require major shifts to many people’s beliefs surrounding girls and women in sports, and youth sports, in general. It requires us to take a long look at our communities, opportunities, and privilege.

The payoff is nurturing girls (and really, all kids) who are more confident, strong, and ready to lead, as well as sports that are more equitable and accessible for all.

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Month in Review | June 2022

Tristan Stoller D'Antonio — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:29:25 +0000

The state legislature passed a law, SB21-256, permitting towns, cities and counties in Colorado to create their own gun regulations. On Tuesday, June 7: Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, and Boulder put in place a new ordinance making it so all assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire trigger activators, are prohibited; and all four cities have raised the minimum age to purchase any firearm from 18 to 21.
The House on June 9 approved a “red flag” law which would allow families, police, and others to petition the state court to temporarily remove all firearms from a person who is deemed a high-risk threat to themselves or others. So far Colorado and 18 other states including the District of Columbia have enacted this law.
Avalanche V. Lightning, 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final kicked off this month and ended in a Colorado victory. High tension and heart-pounding anxiety filled fans going into game six with a 3-2 win/loss record. The final score was 2-1 and the Avalanche took home the Stanley Cup for the third time since coming to Colorado in 1995.
Yellowstone National Park suffered terrible damage when the 692 mile long Yellowstone River jumped 6ft. and flooded its banks—closing the park down on June 13. Although vast damage was done to the historic park, on June 22 a now reopened Yellowstone allowed an eager several miles long line of 5,000 cars to enter early that morning.
With inflation rising at record levels, manufacturers and consumers face rising costs across the nation, companies have been cutting costs by quietly shrinking packages, ”shrinkflation”—meaning less product, same price. This practice isn’t new by any means but it has been mushrooming worldwide as people try and find ways to cope with the increased cost of ingredients for packaging.
Last year, when president Biden declared Juneteenth a national holiday, it brought to life a cohesive gathering of people on Freedom Day eager to learn the holiday’s history. Festivals such as Five Points in Denver to the celebration of the holiday in the streets of downtown Erie with their first black mayor.
Covid-19 hospitalization reports in Colorado have reached the same level that they were during early March, 2022, which saw an increase from 270 cases on June 7 to 323 cases on June 14, 2022. On June 18, the U.S. rolled out Covid-19 vaccinations for children as young as six months in some locations after being given the green light by companies like Pfizer and Moderna. Although Colorado and the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in infections—deaths from Covid were recorded at a rate close to the lowest of the pandemic. Over the weekend on June 18, the U.S. rolled out Covid-19 vaccinations for children as young as six months in some locations, including a Walgreens in South Carolina and another in N.Y., companies like Pfizer and Moderna have given the green light for the long awaited vaccines for children.
In the early morning hours on Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court reshaped U.S. politics as they have eliminated women’s Constitutional right to abortion; which will lead to bans on the procedure in about half of states nation wide. In 6-3 ruling, the Court ends a 50-year ruling of women abortion rights making this Supreme Court one of the most partisan in history. Many police departments across the country are preparing for the confused and angered reaction from people to Roe V. Wade overturn of which there has been no violence from protestors to date. President Biden called the court’s action the “realization of extreme ideology.”
Over the weekend on June 18, the U.S. rolled out Covid-19 vaccinations for children as young as six months in some locations, including a Walgreens in South Carolina and another in N.Y., companies like Pfizer and Moderna have given the green light for the long awaited vaccines for children.
Colorado Republican, Lauren Boebert, faces allegations that she inflated the mileage she logged on the campaign trail in 2020 and then used more than $20,000 of donor reimbursements to pay off her restaurant in Rifle, CO, and years of tax liens. Financial campaign inquiries are drawn out and conclusions are yet to yield until Colorado’s primary on June 28. (has anything come of the prostitution allegations?)
On June 20, President Biden proposed a gas tax holiday plea in an attempt to ease high fuel prices, as the dilemma around record-high inflation ensues, leaving the White House in a state of panic as they try to find a way to cope. The suspension of gas tax, which is currently 18.4 cents per gallon, would need action required by Congress.
Father’s Day evening, June 19, left terror in the streets as another all too familiar dreadful shooting occurred in East Harlem, N.Y., killing a Houston Baptist University basketball standout, Darius Lee—21-years-old—while eight others were wounded as people rushed from the area; the streets littered with red Solo cups as sirens echoed in the distance.

Small Talk

“Our action now is the result of a generation that has grown up with lockdown drills and school shootings saying #enough is enough. In Colorado, we have seen threats and gun violence in places of worship, the theater, the grocery store, and school after school.” – Ashley Stolzmann, Louisville Mayor

“Anytime you lose you don’t feel great about it. We dipped our toes in the water in the beginning and dug ourselves a hole but there were stretches I liked what we were doing too. There’s some positive signs but the right team won the game.” – Lightning Coach Jon Cooper

“Roe was egregiously wrong from the start.” – Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote for the majority in the 6-to-3 decision of the Roe V. Wade overturn

“This is unfortunately, yet again, another example of the senseless gun violence that seems to be plaguing our country right now and we all pray it will cease.” – HBU Athletics Director Steve Moniaci said in a statement

“If we only look when a lot of people are killed, we kind of miss the bigger picture.” – Ron Avi Astor (professor of social welfare at the University of California)

By The Numbers

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Don’t Miss These Weird Sports for the Fun, the Experience, and… For Your Life

Gary Gianetti — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:03:11 +0000

Background Art: Emanuel Martinez | Location: La Alma Recreation Center, 11th and Mariposa, Denver

Sports and recreation help us keep our mind and body stronger for everyday living and can improve quality of life. You might not realize, yet, that you don’t need to be an Olympian to try a new sport and have fun while doing it. Life is about creating memorable experiences. Sports can benefit you physically and mentally as well as help keep you entertained, healthy, happy, and maybe quench your thirst for competition. You might not even realize how much fun some sports can be until you try them. I took the liberty to do some work for you to find those fun and different sports that might keep you entertained, challenged, or happy… For Your Life.

Before we start, let’s classify, “What is a sport?”

According to Oxford Dictionary, a sport is: An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

As a side note, exertion is a relative term. I’d ask you, “Are golf, tennis, or frog jumping activities that cause exertion?” You can make your own determination, but no matter what you think about whether something is a sport or not, the key piece is “entertainment.” Sports have long been a way to stay entertained by the athlete and the spectator. To keep it fun, let’s explore 15 sports that might be fun, new, different, and challenging that you might not see on ESPN tonight. I listed these sports in order from easy entry point to more difficult and expensive entry point, so hopefully there is something for everyone on every budget and/or an option to rent the equipment to get out and play.

World Chase Tag

In this exciting sport, all you need is a playground and some friends. You run around and chase the other people to tag them. Once you tag them, you get a point. You can play to a set amount of points or you can play for time. Yes, you can even play “groundies.”(Groundies is when you play on a playground but the ground is out of bounds and you can not touch it) You can play this with adults, kids, or perfect strangers.

Beer Mile

For those 21 years of age and older… maybe not wiser but definitely for the faster runners. You need minimal equipment and a track. It’s simple—drink an entire beer, run a lap, and repeat four times. Don’t barf, or you get disqualified. It is a fun event, but beware people have done this in just over four minutes. You need to be fast.

Obstacle Course Racing

There are a lot of options to choose from indoors or out. From American Ninja Warrior to Spartan to the less competitive but equally fun bubble run, muddy dash, or blacklight run, you can have a family fun experience and might get hooked to try more than one. The culture and camaraderie at these races are great. On a budget, you can create a backyard obstacle course with an egg on a spoon race, a burlap sack hop, or a wheelbarrow or three-legged race across a yard.

Archery

This fun way to play can be recreational or competitive. People of any age can pick up a bow and arrow and shoot indoors or outdoors. The precision and practice used when shooting arrows at a target can teach safety, competition, and hand-eye coordination that can be applied to other sports. If you want to explore fun ideas for summer camp, there are even some places to find camps for kids with archery included.

Ultimate Frisbee

This is not as easy as it sounds, but it is way more fun than you think. This will get you thinking, running, laughing, working with others, and sweating. You will leave refreshed, exhilarated, and asking, “Can we play again next week?” There are leagues all over the Front Range, and they often play at local parks. Talk with your neighbors—sometimes you will find one that plays. It’s kind of an underground network of awesome good clean fun, except when you play on a muddy field.

Slacklining

Simple, functional, and supplemental to rock climbers. This fun activity includes balance, moving meditation, and it can build core strength and concentration. With an easy set up of a piece of webbing between two solid points, you can be up and playing in no time. You might get hooked and want to start practicing tricks and bouncing. This “not so mainstream” sport even made it into the Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside Madonna in 2012. If Madonna approves, I hope you would too.

Racquetball

You will usually need a gym membership here. You can usually borrow racquets and balls from the club or pick up equipment inexpensively at a sporting goods store or yard sale. This is a fast-paced game that was big in the 80s. Racquetball courts are going by the wayside, but if you can find one, it is a lot of fun to play. It will get you sweating if you really want to play hard, but wear eye protection. An extra credit point here goes to the people who play volleyball in racquetball courts, another good reason to keep those courts around.

Pickleball

This game is taking on a life of its own everywhere. It combines elements of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Pickleball is a fun, social sport that’s easy to learn and easy on your joints.

This is not a super high heart rate game, but it will keep you working on mental acuity and fun fitness at the same time. You can find local pick up games at parks, rec centers, and even pickleball-specific facilities. There are a lot of tennis courts marked for pickleball these days, too.

Rugby

Rugby is not always for the faint of heart but often for the adventurous. You will often need to travel to play this one as games can be spread far and wide. It also can be a bit more expensive because of the after game parties, socializing, travel, and injury repairs. This can be a tough game but also lots of fun. Men and women can play, and it is a huge hit worldwide.

Dragon Boat Racing

This is a great way to put a lot of people in a boat to see what happens. Spoiler: It goes fast. This is a great upper body workout, and almost anybody will enjoy the workout, the water, and the cool breeze. The people are fun, and the races are exciting to watch and participate in. There is a large dragon boat community on Sloan’s Lake in Denver, and you can even advance to the racing at the world level if you desire. It is not expensive to try and there are many community boats and clubs you can get involved with. Dues might vary by club but the link above has some great resources to explore.

Rowing

A little simpler than dragon boat racing, rowing takes place on quiet lakes early in the morning in very expensive boats. You usually need to join a club for access to boats and you need to invest your early morning hours to row, like really early. You can row solo or with others, but it is peaceful and well worth the early wake up call. Another great cardio and upper body workout, and a little more of a workout than dragon boat racing.

Kayaking/Paddleboarding

This might not be as unique as others because many have done these at camp, on vacation, or somewhere else. They are challenging and fun, but can be kind of expensive to invest in a boat or board, so rent one and see if you like it first. It is such a nice way to get out on one of the local reservoirs or lakes, look at the mountains, and catch up on your balance, core, upper body, and coordination. You can even find stand-up paddleboard yoga if you want a real challenge.

Water Skiing

This is where we get really expensive. You need a boat, a lake, a few people, gas, equipment, and more. There are clubs throughout Colorado, and you can contact them to try slalom, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, show skiing, and more. Much like rowing, if you want to ski, you need to get up early for the glassy water. It’s a lot of fun in the sun.

Lawn Mower Racing

Yes, this is a real sport, it can have a high entertainment value. Don’t knock it until you try it. We all want to mow our lawns faster, so we can get on with our day. Let’s all learn something from these folks, and open our minds to how you can race just about anything. If you are serious about this one, please send me a message, and let me know how it goes. It looks like a lot of fun. Read the rules on their webpage, it seems like they are pretty serious, but it looks cool.

Go-Kart Racing

Several places have popped up over the years where you can go racing indoors. There is also a competitive circuit where people race outdoors nationally all over the country. This is another expensive sport if you dive into the competition class, but for the recreation class, you can get away with renting a cart at one of the local race facilities. Lots of fun and speed. Check out Gateway Park Fun Center in north Boulder.

Whatever you choose from the list above, another hobby, or sport for this summer, challenge your brain and body in new ways regularly. It is proven that exercise, new activities, and sports can improve brain function, memory, fitness, longevity, and quality of life. What are ways you can find fun with sports this summer and beyond? Entertainment in sports is the key, not just hard work and winning. Keep it fun, and you’ll keep at it.

Finally, if you happen to find slacklining, archery, lawn mower racing, or create and participate in a new “weird” sport, please let me know, I would love to check those out, share the ideas with others, or play them. Share your experiences at info@healthyaltitudes.com.

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Best of the West 2022: Readers Choice

Shavonne Blades — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:15:15 +0000

Contributors: Shavonne Blades, Laurenz Busch, Deborah Cameron, Robert Davis, Brian Heuberger, Kristi Hill, Ashley Kay Mauer, Mollie McCoy, & Thomas Rutherford

When we say Readers’ Choice, we mean readers choose. No prompts. No drop-down menus to vote from. Just a wide open ballot for you to have told us what you love. Yellow Scene Magazine is the only local publication that keeps the Readers’ Choice ballot up to the readers with the area’s only write-in answers. After weeks of voting, we have the results, presented in 9 main categories and 111 sub-categories.

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Restaurant • Drink • Entertainment • Health & Beauty • Shopping • Home • Services & Misc. • Sports • Education

2nd – Lulu’s: When you’re in Louisville and you want Southern barbeque you head to Lulu’s. Lulu’s fans know to get there early – some favorites like brisket or burnt ends are so popular they run out. But if you can get either of them, the combination of smoke and meat are memorable.

Boulder

1st (TIE) – West End Tavern: West End Tavern is a cozy, comfortable classic place to tuck into, just off of Pearl Street. Once you open a menu, locals know not to skip anything that comes out of their smoker. Wash it down with a choice of any of their 20 plus craft beers, mules, or hard-to-find premium whiskeys and bourbons.

1st (TIE) – KT’s BBQ: KT’s is Boulder’s choice for fast, delicious Memphis-style barbeque that makes you want to lick your fingers after each bone. Their June Bowl is a favorite that keeps locals filling the seats. It’s everything you like about barbeque – sides, sauce and a choice of meats (including brisket) – layered up in a bowl.

2nd – Moe’s Original BBQ: When locals are hungry for something smoked and realize they’re passing a Moe’s BBQ, they’re likely to pull over, park the car, and head inside. There they have their pick of Southern, smoked, fried, and sandwiched specialties like pulled pork and catfish. Pick any of their sides and don’t forget a serving of their moist, sticky, crave-able cornbread.

Breakfast

East County

1st – Tangerine: It doesn’t matter if it’s Boulder, Longmont, or Lafayette. We have breakfast at Tangerine at least once a week. Chef Alec’s creations are divine and at each location, the Head Chef makes their own house specials. What they are really known for are their varieties of Benedicts, mimosas, pancakes, huevos, and really anything breakfast.

2nd – Morning Glory: You might never have enjoyed Morning Glory unless you knew it was there. Known for serving fresh, healthy, organic cuisine for Boulder County since 2010, Chef Jules Lieb is classified as a Top Chef of BOCO. This top female chef has been featured in YS almost as much as Morning Glory has won.

Boulder

Boulder

1st – The Sink: The Sink is a well-known, longtime Boulder establishment. In fact, it is so old that most people don’t even remember it used to be called Summer’s Sunken Gardens and from that name derived the nickname “The Sink” that it formally adopted in 1940. They are proof that something being old doesn’t mean it needs to be replaced because they are still making Boulder’s best burger today.

2nd – Dark Horse: This iconic Boulder restaurant has been around since 1975 to both fill you with burgers, wings, and drinks and to confuse you if you need to go to the bathroom. When one door says “Women” and points to the other which says “Men” and points to the first, be sure to follow the signs to end up in the right place, or just laugh it off if you don’t.

East County

1st – Efrain’s Lafayette: I can’t stop thinking about the green chile and that tasty margarita with a splash of brandy. If you’ve been, you probably know what I’m talking about. Lo and behold, Efrain’s is the best green chile in East County.

2nd – Santiago’s: Not just another green chile favorite, Santiago’s is a Colorado favorite. Known for their burritos that come mild, hot, or ½ and ½, get their green chile on a burrito, as a plate combo or in a bowl. Whether you’re going for breakfast or dinner, Santiago’s has a multitude of options.

Boulder

Efrain’s Boulder: One of the reasons Efrain’s wins Best Green Chile is their recipes are the ones this family-owned restaurant got from their elders, and theirs before them.

Healthy Meal

East County

1st – Morning Glory Café: Fresh, organic, and vegetarian-friendly, this place features bright, healthy breakfast options, local artists selling their wares, and basically just a general attitude of positivity. You might notice the sun shining just a bit brighter once you’re done.

2nd – Cavegirl Coffeehouse: As soon as you walk through the bright green entrance, you know that you are in for a delicious, brewed treat. Lori, a.k.a. The Cavegirl, created the coffee house to give the community an alternative to the standard syrupy coffees offered elsewhere. All drinks are organic, gluten-free, and clean. Enjoy the house-made paleo granola along with a Nitro Cold Brew when you visit.

Boulder

1st – Leaf: Exclusively vegan and vegetarian, even those more carnivorously inclined should give this place a shot. Their menu is inspired by a wide variety of cuisines and should appeal to any culinary enthusiast.

2nd – Scratch Kitchen: Scratch Kitchen is unique as it only offers either delivery or pickup, no dining in here. This shouldn’t hold you back as they take care to ethically source all their ingredients and offer tons of options for salads, sandwiches, and comfort foods like fried chicken.

East County

LANDSLIDE – Busaba: We have family that’s lived in Thailand for several decades and even visited a few times. These melt-in-your-mouth family recipes easily win Best Thai in all of CO. Their take-out needs to be ordered by 4pm on the weekends and they just opened a Boulder satellite location with take-out and online ordering only.

Boulder

1st – Aloy Thai: Not only does Aloy Thai provide some of the most authentic and delicious Thai food in the area, but their staff treats everyone like family. Their drunken noodles have locals raving over and over again.

2nd – Khow Thai: Many advantages enabled Khow Thai to be voted as BOW runner-up for best Thai restaurant in Boulder. Located by campus, service is excellent, and the meals are delicious. While some people stop by for a quick lunch between classes or shifts, others enjoy going at night to have a nice dinner. The meals are all mouth-watering, but the drunken noodles are a fan favorite.

Vietnamese

East County

1st – Pho Café Lafayette: You gotta love a little variety and Pho Cafe has it in spades. It features a massive menu replete with spicy Thai curries, noodle dishes, rice platters, meat platters, and of course, pho. Come hungry, ‘cause the portions are huge.

2nd – Saigon Express: There’s no need to fly around the world to have delicious Vietnamese pho and noodle bowls. Saigon Express serves piping hot authentic dishes for lunch and dinner. Known for their combination appetizers and array of curry dishes, takeout is a popular option

Boulder

LANDSLIDE – Chez Thuy: Though its service may have a reputation for being a bit abrasive, there’s no denying Chez Thuy’s commitment to serving authentic, tasty, high end Vietnamese food. Maybe check out the menu beforehand so you show up ready to order.

Chef

East County

1st – Hugo Meyer (Piripi): Born in Argentina, Chef Hugo has brought his award-winning culinary expertise to locales such as Germany, Spain, and throughout Europe. Lucky for us he landed in Erie, Colorado.

2nd – James Cordova (Sugarbeet): Sugarbeet isn’t a new kid on the block for Longmont diners. Cordova has ensured it passes the test of time winning Best of the West multiple times. From starters like polenta bites to pasta and steaks, familiar food is special. The fact that it uses fresh, seasonal ingredients like butternut squash and fresh peppery greens is what keeps us coming back to see what’s new.

Boulder

1st – Hosea Rosenberg (Blackbelly & Santo): People come from everywhere just to eat what Chef Hosea Rosenberg serves. Years into his career, the native New Mexican, who rose to fame on Top Chef, keeps delighting diners. From his traditional food at Santo to his carefully sourced, well-made nose to tail meat cuts at Blackbelly, his place on this list was well earned.

LANDSLIDE – Hazel’s Beverage World: Home of Boulder’s largest selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more, it’s no surprise they have been voted Boulder’s Best Liquor Store eight years running. They haven’t gotten too big for their britches. However, they are still here to help you out with their bottle count calculator and wine tasting PDF’s on their website as well as their customer service.

Wine Shop

East County

1st – Atlas Valley: Atlas Valley has three wine experts on staff selecting and purchasing their wine. Jake Sheehy likens wine to a story, “Each bottle contains the history of its name, the passion of its creators, and the hard work of all those who worked on crafting it.” When you pick up a bottle of wine, you are helping it write its next chapter.

2nd – PJ’s Wine & Spirits: PJ’s has an incredible sense of community in and out of the store. When one customer leaves a less than satisfactory review, there are other customers there to defend PJ’s before the store even has to. These return customers know what’s good and they will accept no slander against their favorite liquor store.

Boulder

1st – Boulder Wine Merchant: Brett Zimmerman is not only the owner, he is one of 274 master sommeliers in the world. As such, he personally selects each product on the sales floor. If you’re interested in fun facts and expert tips, you can subscribe to their newsletter and take baby steps each month to becoming a master sommelier yourself.

2nd – Pettyjohn’s: For over 50 years Pettyjohn’s has been a staple of the Boulder community. They take pride in their employees that have over 100 years of alcohol related experience between them. You can be a part of their Wine of the Month club or they can special order items for you if you already know exactly what you want.

ENTERTAINMENT WINNERS

Arcade

East County

1st – Tilt: With 50 games and pinball machines, Tilt offers a great space for any day of the week fun! They even have party options if you’re celebrating. Enjoy a full bar, food, and even leagues to take your pinball or table tennis to the next level. Whether you’re looking for The Black Knight or Mortal Kombat II, their selection is stunning.

2nd – Quarters: Luke and Emily started Quarters in 2019 and today they’re serving up a self-serve bar and arcade for all to enjoy. Outfitted with an RFID wristband if you’re 21+, you’ll be good to go to have a good time playing games such as pinball, Skee-Ball, or Pong.

Boulder

Press Play: Boulder’s best arcade is teeming with games! A well-established bar and lots of games lining the walls, Press Play is fun, fun, fun. Their specials are great with a specific one each night! Notable events are Trivia on Thursdays, rotating DJs Friday and Saturday, and $3 U-CALL-ITS on Sunday.

Pumpkin Patch

1st – Anderson Farms: Pumpkin season is months away, but there’s no time like the present to start planning for those Fall adventures. Anderson Farms is providing classics such as a pumpkin patch and a corn maze, while offering 40 campfire sites for rent. Face your fears and take on a zombie paintball hunt, then relax while you enjoy the concessions and much, much more!

2nd – Cottonwood Farms: Located in Lafayette, another great pumpkin patch in the local vicinity! Family activities, two mazes, historic steam engines, and all for just a 5$ entrance fee (5 and under and 65+ are free). It’s recommended that folks prepay, especially for weekends.

Local Celebrity

John Lehndorff: John is a local food writing legend. Having transplanted to Boulder after attending McGill University, he made his way through the food scene at various publications (he even used to write and edit for YS), be it as a writer or an editor. He’s also the host of Radio Nibbles at KGNU 88.5 FM and has appeared in numerous local and national publications.

SHOPPING WINNERS

Fashion Boutique For Women

Boulder

The Farm: Offering a beautiful array of glass pipes, water pipes, rigs, and their own line of apparel, this half dispensary-half boutique provides a unique atmosphere. The Farm budtenders are highly appreciated for always taking the time to fully explain the details of each item and help the customers find the optimal products.

HOME WINNERS

Old Town

Stonum Automotive: Quality and reliability are the two primary features that drove Longmont’s Stonum Automotive to become the 2022 BOW winner for Best Auto Repair. The expert staff possesses advanced knowledge and superior skills required for almost any repair. Their reliability is also an appeal for its loyal customers as Stonum is known for establishing clear timeframes for repairs.

Boulder

Pellman’s Automotive: Getting to know the Pellmans is like getting to know Boulder. The shop first opened in 1995 with Brad as the mechanic and Lisa as the office manager. Because of their unfaltering commitment to exceptional service and expertise, they have grown to one of Boulder County’s largest repair shops. Even more impressive is they have maintained their local roots the entire time. In addition to doing a great job at maintaining vehicles, they also excel with maintaining the environment as a Leeds Certified green and solar-powered business.

Place to Buy a Car

East County

Green Eyed Motors: Located in Frederick, the environmentally responsible practices of Green Eyed Motors has led them to become the 2022 BOW winner for Best Place to Buy a Car in EC. The dealership empowers customers to reduce climate change by purchasing electric, hybrid, and fuel-efficient cars. The expert staff also ensures each car they sell to be chemical free and technically sound.

Boulder

Boulder Toyota: This family-owned dealership is highly respected for having the most modern Toyota models on the market. Boulder Toyota is a BOW winner due to their extensive selection of used cars and an award-winning service repair department. The leasing department gets extra praise for their eagerness to help customers obtain their ideal car while accommodating budgetary needs.

Lawyer

East County

SPORTS WINNERS

Recreation Center

East County

(TIE) – Erie Community Center: This category often is a battle between Bob Burger in Lafayette and Erieites. This year they share the crown with a tie. Erie Rec is a great place to host a birthday party, cookout, or get your groove on in a Zumba class. The facility has everything you want in a rec center and its event planners can help make sure your event is one to remember.

(TIE) – Bob L. Burger Recreation Center: Named after former Lafayette mayor Bob Burger, the rec center has been serving the residents of Lafayette for two decades. It has an indoor pool, waterslide, jacuzzi, gymnasium, and even a skatepark. This year, they added a pickleball court and provided emergency shelter for those impacted by the Marshall Fire.

Boulder

1st – North Boulder Recreation Center: Great spot on Broadway. Dance away your stress at a dance & fitness event or take care of your mental health during a restorative yoga or walking meditation session. No matter what you need, the North Boulder Recreation Center is truly a place where community is created.

2nd – Valmont Bike Park: This 42-acre natural surface cycling terrain park has challenges for all ages and skill levels. From cross-country trails to asphalt jumps and gravity trails, this park is a great place to hang out with friends or family. And the bonus? There is plenty of parking.

Ski Resort

Day Trip

Eldora Mountain Ski Resort: It’s good to get out of the house every once in a while. Brave the long and steady winds with more than 40 kilometers of terrain and enjoy the small feel of the resort itself. It’s conveniently located just 30 minutes outside of Boulder and has a little something for everyone, including cross-country skiing and learning the slopes.

Overnight

Steamboat Ski Resort is considered one of the best resorts in Colorado because of its “champagne powder,” as the Steamboatians call it. The big sky overhead will take your breath away, whether you’re new to skiing or are a seasoned pro. The resort also offers free live music and fireworks on Fridays.

Martial Arts Center

East County

Bennetts Karate: The Bennett family has been teaching martial arts in Colorado since 1996. Sensei Richard opened Bennetts in Erie in 2009, and currently teaches three different disciplines: Uechi Ryu Karate-Do, Matayoshi Kobudo, and Aikido. Classes are held in many different venues, which makes Bennett’s a convenient place for disciples of all skill levels.

Boulder

Tran’s Martial Arts & Fitness: Tran’s gives its customers a solid foundation for their lives. This isn’t a fancy fitness center with hundreds of confusing machines. It’s a place where adults and kids can go to learn the meaning of hard work, respect, and self-discipline without being judged. Say “Osh” to a new workout that will get you into the best shape of your life.

Yoga Studio

East County

Soul Tree Yoga: Soul Tree opened in January 2010 and has quickly become BOCO’s go-to yoga studio. The studio has hosted community events including the recent vigil for those impacted by the Marshall Fires. Its instructors focus on teaching appreciation, mindfulness, and body awareness– all things we need to be more of as we reemerge from the pandemic.

Boulder

Boulder Bikram Hot Yoga: With more than 50 years of teaching experience, Radha Garcia and the instructors at Boulder Bikram Hot Yoga are passionate about your health. The studio offers both in-person and virtual classes for every skill level. Just one session with these highly-skilled instructors and you will have the real deal hot yoga experience.

Pilates Studio

East County

Pilates 4 Bodies: Elleene’s new studio in Lafayette is next-to-none. Her exercise classes can help you overcome some physical ailments while lengthening and strengthening your muscles. No matter if you sign up for individual classes or prefer the discounted package deal, Elleene and her instructors will give you one of the best workouts BOCO can offer.

Boulder

The Pilates Center: Established in 1990, sisters Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Sege brought The Pilates Center to Boulder through the lineage of Joseph Pilates, the founder of the practice. They’re not only focused on their customers’ health, they also help teachers become better instructors.

EDUCATION WINNERS

Place to Play With Kids

East County

WOW! Children’s Museum: Children beaming with excitement while learning led their parents to choose this East County BOW winner. The perfect combination of education and entertainment provides multiple opportunities to learn. Here, kids can embrace science while making bubbles, exercise creativity in the ArtSpace, or cultivate plants in the Discovery Garden. And where else could a child want to hone their social skills than on a pirate ship?

Boulder

Valmont Bike Park: Owned by the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department, the Valmont Bike Park has won the Boulder BOW for Best Place to Play with Kids. This 42-acre park features long tracks for biking, huge jumps for tricksters, and a new section for skaters. The size of the park and versatility of the options makes the Valmont park conducive for all age-groups and skill-levels.

Private School

Dawson School: Exceptional teachers and long-lasting relationships are why Dawson is the BOW winner for Best Private School. Parents can trust their children will emerge from the school with excellent critical thinking skills, an advanced knowledge base, and powerful creative abilities. These important qualities are typically attributed to the remarkable teachers in the classrooms and the comprehensive curricula of the programs.

Public School

East County

Centaurus: Many new parents deliberately choose to buy their homes and raise their families in East County due to the quality of the public school system. BOW voters agree that the exceptional education that children receive in the county is best embodied by Lafayette’s Centaurus High School. The top-tier graduation rate of the school and the high performance levels of the students make it an ideal program to prepare students for college, and the diversity of the student population helps the classrooms represent the multitude of races and ethnicities that enrich our society.

Boulder

Flatirons Elementary K-5: Flatirons Elementary is the BOW winner for Best Public School due to its ability to effectively integrate students into academia. Teachers receive extensive training to ensure they successfully equip students to understand the lessons and develop a passion for knowledge.

Summer Camp

East County

1st – YMCA: The YMCA for East County children has earned the BOW award for Best Summer Camp in the region. Various locations make it convenient for parents to find their local program while the countless activities cater to kids with diverse interests. Camp specialties include arts, science, team sports, and hiking missions.

2nd – School of Rock Broomfield: Way back before the pandemic, School of Rock was the hit of the YS SuperKids Expo. This summer camp was quick to successfully maneuver around COVID and switch to online sessions and lessons. Their students have recorded with Skip Marley and even played at Red Rocks! This little red schoolhouse has proven they have what it takes to keep on rockin’ and rollin’, even in a COVID world.

Boulder

1st – Thorne Nature Experience: Every kid in BOCO should experience Thorne at least one summer in their life. Formed in 1954 by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne II, the goal was to help build Earth stewardship in youth. Thorne awards in excess of $500,000 in camp scholarships and offers subsidized school programs to more than 7,000 low-income youth. Each year Thorne strives to fill the gap so that all youth have an opportunity to connect with nature.

2nd – Renaissance Adventures: Many kids dream of becoming noble heroes with powers of greatness. Renaissance Adventures wins the Boulder BOW summer camp award for allowing kids to fulfill this dream. Featuring role-playing adventures, children learn how to work together to complete difficult quests, solve complex problems, and find hidden treasures. While it’s exciting to role play, the cognitive and social benefits also help prepare them to reach greatness in the real world.

Music School

East County

School of Rock Broomfield programs are so good, they also won Best Music School in EC. When kids are learning with legends and playing at Red Rocks while being supported by Fender, Zildjian, and Roland… you know they are receiving top education in rock music.

Boulder

Parlando School of Music Arts: The superior quality of the music education this school provides has resulted in the community singing their praises for this 2022 BOW award winner. Their expert teachers instruct students to excel at any instrument, including piano, guitar, or string. On the theatrical stage, students learn to sing, dance, and act while performing for live audiences.

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Yellow Scene’s 2021 School Directory

Ashley Kay Mauer — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:24:28 +0000

A directory so big we couldn’t fit it in print. Find all of BOCO’s schools, extracurricular activities, and other services here.

SCHOOLS

Art Schools • Charter Schools • Colleges • Daycare/Preschool • Districts • Driving • Homeschool • Montessori • Online • Private • Religious • Waldorf • Camps: Outdoors • Tutoring

EXTRACURRICULAR

Dance/Gymnastics • Language • Music • Theater • Art • Rock Climbing • Soccer • Swimming • Equestrian • Martial Arts • Miscellaneous • Govt. Services • Rec Center • Libraries • Services: Family Support • Play Place • Sciences • Museum• Medical Centers • Dental • Eye Care • Skincare & Haircare • Prescriptions • Chiropractic & Alternative Therapy • Mental & Behavioral Learning

SCHOOLS

Art Schools

Damien Woetzel, the seventh president of the Juliard School, once said, “We say arts education is good for general education, but that’s not the point. The arts are what great nations are remembered for. They are a mirror. The value of an arts education is widely accepted. Arts camps are the way, the best way, to cultivate an interest and appreciation for arts and identify talent.” Check these schools out for the path to Juliard, any art school of your dreams, and a lifelong love of the arts.

Parlando School for the Arts
303-442-0006, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
parlando.org

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
303-753-6046, 1600 Pierce St., Denver
rmcad.edu

Tara Performing Arts High School
303-440-4510, 4180 19th St., Boulder
tarahighschool.org

Charter Schools

Charter Schools fulfill a niche in education that is both valuable and distinct. There are important reasons charter schools exist. Martin Luther King III said, “Some people need a targeted kind of learning. They need a different approach, like charter schools. There are virtual classrooms that some will do well in. The reality is, if there are no options, if there is just one particular standard, then someone is going to fall through the cracks, as we’ve seen.” These schools are ready to catch the kids falling, hold up the ones that are served best in these institutions, and provide an excellent space for the rest.

The Academy School
Main Campus: 303-289-8088, 11800 Lowell Blvd., Westminster
North Campus: 303-289-8088, 12161 Park Centre Drive 80234, Westminster
theacademyk12.org

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
720-242-6225, 705 Austin Ave., Erie
aspenridgeprepschool.org

Boulder Preparatory High School
303-545-6186, 5075 Chaparral Ct., #1, Boulder
boulderprep.org

Jefferson Academy
Elementary School: 303-438-1011, 9955 Yarrow St., Broomfield
jeffcojeffersonacademyes.ss12.sharpschool.com
Secondary School: 720-887-1992, 11251 Reed Way, Broomfield
jeffersonacademysecondary.jeffcopublicschools.org

Justice High School
720-328-4864, 805 Excalibur St., Lafayette
justicehigh.org

Peak to Peak Charter School
303-453-4600, 800 Merlin Dr., Lafayette
peaktopeak.org

Pinnacle Charter School
K-8: 303-450-3985, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights
High School: 303-412-2940, 8412 Huron St., Thornton
pinnaclecharterschool.org

Prospect Ridge Academy
K-8: 720-399-0300, 2555 Preble Creek Pkwy., Broomfield
High School: 720-723-2100, 2555 Preble Creek Pkwy., Broomfield
prospectridgeacademy.org

Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
303-412-7610, 5330 Meade St., Denver
magonacademy.org

Stargate Charter School
303-450-3936, 14530 Washington St., Thornton
stargateschool.org

The Summit Academy
303-438-6985, 7575 W. 103rd Ave., Westminster
thesummitacademy.org

Twin Peaks Charter Academy
303-772-7286, 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont
twinpeakscharter.org

Two Roads Charter School
303-423-3377, 6980 Pierce St., Arvada
tworoads.jeffcopublicschools.org

Colleges

Colleges have long been seen as the path to upward mobility, technical and professional success, and social prestige. We include, of course, industrial and technical schools, as we encourage our young people to find the educational path that best serves their interests, passions, and skills. Our area is filled with amazing institutions of higher education. We remember one of the greatest thinkers in history, Albert Einstein, who said that, “The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think.” Let these schools train your young persons mind for the future.

Aims Community College
Greeley Campus: 970-330-8008, 5401 W. 20th St., Greeley
Fort Lupton Campus: 303-857-4022, 260 College Ave., Fort Lupton
Loveland Campus: 970-667-4611, 104 E. Fourth St., Loveland
Windsor Campus: 970-339-6610, 1120 Southgate Drive, Windsor
aims.edu

American Real Estate College
303-422-2220, 4704 N. Harlan St., #520, Denver
americanrealestatecollege.com

Ann Rose School of Nursing Arts Inc.
303-650-2994, 7280 Irving St., Ste B-205, Westminster
annroseschoolofnursingarts.com

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
877-249-0305, 637 S. Broadway St., Suite H, Boulder
escoffier.edu

Colorado Christian University
303-963-3000, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood
ccu.edu

Colorado Mesa University
970-248-1020, 1100 N. Ave., Grand Junction
coloradomesa.edu

Colorado Mountain College
970-945-8691, 802 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs
coloradomtn.edu

Colorado School of Mines
303-273-3000, 1500 Illinois St., Golden
mines.edu

Colorado State University
Fort Collins Campus: 970-491-6444, 2545 Research Blvd., Fort Collins
Lowry Campus: 303-573-6318, 1059 Alton Way, Denver
Pueblo Campus: 719-549-2100, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo
colostate.edu

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs Campus: 855-230-0555, 4435 N. Chestnut St., Colorado Springs
Denver South Campus: 303-632-2300, 3151 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora
coloradotech.edu

Elevate Salon Institute Westminster
720-243-2962, 6775 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
esiwestminster.com

Front Range Community College
Boulder County Campus: 303-678-3722, 2190 Miller Dr., Longmont
Brighton Center: 303-404-5099, 1850 E. Egbert St., Suite 100, Brighton
Larimer Campus: 970-226-2500, 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins
Westminster Campus: 303-404-5000, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
frontrange.edu

Johnson & Wales University
877-598-3368, 7150 Montview Blvd., Denver
jwu.edu/campuses/denver

Metro State University
303-556-5740, 890 Auraria Pkwy., #310, Denver
msudenver.edu

Naropa University
800-772-6951, 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
naropa.edu

Red Rocks Community College
Arvada Campus: 303-914-6010, 10280 W. 55th Ave., Arvada
Lakewood Campus: 303-914-6600, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood
rrcc.edu

Regis University
800-388-2366, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver
regis.edu

Southwest Acupuncture College
303-581-9955, 6630 Gunpark Drive, Suite 200, Boulder
acupuncturecollege.edu

University of Colorado
Boulder Campus: 303-492-6301, 65 UCB, Boulder
CU Anschutz Medical Campus: 303-724-5000, 13001 E. 17th Place, Aurora
Denver Campus: 303-315-2601, 1250 14th St., Denver
South Denver Campus: 720-488-3300, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker
colorado.edu

Continuing Education CU
303-492-5148, 1505 University Ave., 178 UCB, Boulder
ce.colorado.edu

University of Denver Admissions
303-871-2000 #3, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver
du.edu

University of Northern Colorado
970-351-1890, 501 20th St., Greeley
unco.edu

Daycare/Preschool

It’s been half-jokingly said that we spend the first couple of years of a baby’s life trying to get them to stand up and walk. The other side of that is the decades we get trying to get them to slow down and just be kids. You can’t give your kids a better head start in life than a great daycare or preschool (our editor knows; he used to be an early childhood education paraprofessional). Andy Hargreaves said that, “A first class system of early childhood education is the hallmark of a caring and civilized society.” We consider ourselves civilized, so we have a universe of amazing, diverse, specific daycares and preschools to give your young walker/early runner the best foot forward.

Acorn School for Early Childhood Development
303-938-8233, 2845 Wilderness Place, #100, Boulder
theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool Louisville
303-665-9669, 1970 Centennial Drive, Louisville
activelouisvillekids.com

Alaya Preschool
303-449-5248, 3340 19th St., Boulder
alayapreschool.org

Apple Tree Christian Preschool and Kindergarten
303-466-1719, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield
appletreebroomfield.org

Bal Swan Children’s Center
303-466-6308, 1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield
balswan.org

Boulder Day Nursery
303-442-7605 #4, 1518 Spruce St., Boulder
bdnschool.org

Bright Horizons
Broomfield: 720-274-7992, 575 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield
Denver: 720-590-4498, 1050 17th St., Suite 201-B, Denver
East Fort Collins: 970-484-4700, 2815 Iowa Drive, Fort Collins
West Fort Collins: 970-229-0300, 3513 Richmond Drive, Fort Collins
East Longmont: 303-834-3665, 919 Deerwood Drive, Longmont
Louisville: 303-665-5511, 1818 Centennial Drive, Louisville
Loveland: 970-461-9802, 2420 W. 8th St., Loveland
Westminster: 303-213-9615, 11305 Decatur St., Westminster
brighthorizons.com

Cadence Academy
Broomfield: 720-893-5681, 900 E. First Ave., Broomfield
Centennial: 720-223-0235, 9064 E. Mineral Circle, Centennial
Columbine: 303-647-4215, 6768 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton
Ken Caryl: 720-893-5680, 12633 W. Indore Place, Littleton
Smoky Hill: 303-835-3467, 5637 S. Himalaya St., Aurora
cadence-education.com

Children’s Garden Learning Center
303-466-8801, 7085 W. 119th Place, Broomfield
childrensgardenlc.com

Children’s House Preschool
303-444-6432, 3370 Iris Walk Ct., Boulder
childrenshousepreschool.org

A Child’s Touch
303-286-8460, 9141 Poze Blvd., Thornton
achildstouch.com

Cornerstone Preschool
303-776-3290, 1000 15th Ave., Longmont
bethlehem-lutheran.net/faith-formation/cornerstone-preschool.html

Cottage School
303-546-6814, 1301 North St., Boulder
cottageschoolsco.com

Cradle to Crayons Learning Center
303-216-1910, 1921 Youngfield Street, Golden
goldenchildcare.com

Dream Makers Preschool
720-274-0101, 1345 28th St., Boulder
dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy for Learning
303-828-3452, 4051 E. County Line Road, Erie
exploringmindsacademy.com

The Family Learning Center
303-442-8979, 3164 34th St., Boulder
flcboulder.org

Goddard School
Broomfield: 303-469-4998, 3301 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
Erie: 303-828-5202, 3000 Village Vista Drive, Erie
Longmont: 303-772-3501, 1095 Olympia Ave., Longmont
Louisville: 720-739-1938, 380 Centennial Pkwy., Louisville
Thornton: 303-254-4144, 4203 E. 136th Ave., Thornton
Westminster: 303-635-1790, 4147 Main St., Westminster
goddardschool.com

Growing Minds Learning Center
303-530-1820, 6525 Gunpark Drive, Boulder
growingmindsco.com

Harmony Preschool
303-444-8452, 3990 15th St., Boulder
harmony-preschool.com

Here We Grow
720-600-5927, 630 15th Ave., #105, Longmont
hwgchildcare.com

Jeanne’s Sunshine Preschool
720-339-3198, 11307 Billings Ave., Lafayette
jeannessunshinepreschool.weebly.com

Jefferson Street Preschool
303-666-6080, 733 Jefferson Ave., Louisville
jeffersonstreetpreschool.com

Kiddie Academy
Aurora: 303-529-1605, 21950 E. Quincy Circle, Aurora
Columbine: 720-826-8268, 6650 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton
Erie: 303-828-1030, 641 Mitchell Way, Erie
Denver: 720-702-0222, 7100 E. First Ave., Denver
Lone Tree: 720-805-3500, 10344 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
kiddieacademy.com

Kindercare
Arvada West: 303-422-9232, 6255 Simms St., Arvada
Canyon Point: 303-279-9171, 107 N. Rubey Drive, Golden
Church Ranch: 303-469-8503, 7395 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster
East Thornton: 303-451-5210, 4200 E. 128th Ave., Thornton
Learning Center at UCAR: 303-443-5595, 3050 34th St., Boulder
Louisville: 303-666-9999, 107 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
Miramonte: 303-439-9110, 1045 Opal St., Broomfield
West Woods: 303-432-9445, 14449 W. 63rd Place, Arvada
kindercare.com

La Petite Academy
Broomfield: 888-330-3479, 13009 Westlake Drive, Broomfield
Lakewood: 888-330-3479, 348 S. Owens, Lakewood
Louisville: 888-330-3479, 380 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
Thornton: 888-330-3479, 3900 E. 124th Ave., Thornton
Westminster: 888-303-3479, 11180 Eaton St., Westminster
lapetite.com

Little People’s Landing Learning Center
Arvada: 303-422-9157, 7885 Allison Way, Arvada
Fort Collins: 970-266-1230, 4525 Boardwalk, Building T, Fort Collins
Highlands Ranch: 720-344-1804, 122 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch
Littleton: 303-973-1926, 8305 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton
Louisville: 303-604-4440, 215 Century Circle, Louisville
Loveland: 970-225-2936, 6606 Avondale Road, Fort Collins
Parker: 303-841-4313, 16808 Village Center Drive, Parker
Roxborough: 303-794-6858, 10127 Waterton Road, Roxborough
littlepeopleslanding.com

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool
Broomfield: 303-457-1477, 3555 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
Colorado Springs: 719-576-9789, 1245 Tenderfoot Hill Road, Colorado Springs
Littleton: 303-973-8589, 4780 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton
littlesunshine.com

Louisville Montessori School Inc.
303-665-2002, 461 Tyler Ave., Louisville
louisvillemontessorischool.net

Mapleton Early Childhood Center
720-561-6200, 840 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
mpe.bvsd.org

McGregor’s Garden Preschool
303-499-9341, 3535 Eastman Ave., Boulder

Mountain View Preschool
303-494-3557, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder
mvpreschool.com

Mt. Hope Lutheran Preschool
303-499-9800, 1345 S. Broadway St., Boulder
mthopeboulder.org/index.html

My Second Home
Oldtown Louisville: 303-664-1098, 300 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
Waneka Lake Louisville: 303-665-0235, 1321 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
mysecondhomeco.com

Primrose School
Bear Creek: 303-716-7147, 3395 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood
Candelas: 720-621-2000, 9179 Kendrick St., Arvada
Colorado Station: 303-757-7727, 4300 E. Warren Ave., Denver
Denver Central Park: 303-322-7200, 2501 Syracuse Street, Denver
Denver North: 720-405-5150, 9954 E. 59th Ave., Denver
Erie: 303-665-3444, 2998 Ridge View Drive, Erie
Flatirons: 303-469-8000, 1680 Coalton Road, Superior
Fort Collins: 970-689-3811, 2117 Bighorn Drive, Fort Collins
Highlands Ranch Business Park: 303-346-4800, 9055 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Ken Caryl: 720-981-2988, 6060 S. DeVinney Way, Littleton
Lafayette: 303-665-4769, 411 Homestead St., Lafayette
Littleton: 303-795-6555, 7991 Southpark Way, Littleton
Lone Tree: 303-792-9234, 9200 Teddy Lane, Lone Tree
Longmont: 303-774-1919, 1335 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont
Lowry: 303-341-7000, 150 Spruce St., Denver
Parker: 303-840-5300, 18692 Pony Express Drive, Parker
Reunion: 303-637-9999, 17050 E. 103rd Ave., Commerce City
Saddle Rock: (303) 766-7859, 5950 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora
Shadow Canyon: 720-200-9388, 4105 Siskin Ave., Highlands Ranch
Standley Lake: 303-650-5437, 8430 W. Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster
Sterling Ranch: 303-319-6377, 8159 Piney River, Littleton
Tallgrass: 303-699-8001, 21537 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora
Thornton: 303-279-0525, 12899 Grant Drive, Thornton
Torrey Peaks: 303-246-4203, 5483 W. 118th Place, Westminster
West Woods: 303-431-5437, 16395 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
primroseschools.com

Promise Christian Preschool
303-666-9874, ?270 76th St., Boulder
promisechristianpreschool.org

Rainbow Child Care
303-499-3038, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder
boulderrainbow.com

Snowlions School
720-564-0456, 2580 Iris Ave., Boulder
snowlionschool.org

Spark Discovery Preschool
720-652-7906, 555 8th St., Frederick
sdpk.svvsd.org

St. John’s Early Learning Center
303-920-2142, 700 S. Franklin St., Denver
sjdenver.org/elc

Sunflower Preschool
303-494-2012, 3340 Dartmouth, Boulder
sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

Sunset Academy Daycare
303-651-6600, 711 S. Sunset St., Longmont
sunsetacademy.com

Sunshine House
Fort Collins at Bucking Horse: 970-235-1236, 2482 Miles House Ave., Fort Collins
Fort Collins at CSU Campus: 970-491-2862, 2060 Perennial Lane, Fort Collins
Fort Collins at CSU West Campus: 970-480-5990, 1080 W. Lake St., Fort Collins
Greeley: 970-353-4183, 2101 16th St., Greeley
Loveland at Centerra: 970-635-0111, 1801 Piney River Drive, Loveland
Loveland at 18th St.: 970-820-4075, 1703 E. 18th St., Loveland
sunshinehouse.com

Take a Break
303-665-9741, 408 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
takeabreakchildren.com

TLC Learning Center
303-776-7417, 611 Korte Pkwy., Longmont
learningwithtlc.org

Treehouse Learning
303-666-1950, 175 N. 96th St., Louisville
treehouselearning.com

Wee School Preschool
303-828-2939, 690 Briggs St., Erie
weeschoolpreschool.com

Wooden Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten
303-422-6195, 9180 Yarrow St., Westminster
woodenshoe-childcare.com

Districts

Boulder County is privileged. Let’s just accept it. We are incredibly blessed to have some of the best schools, school districts and – most importantly – educators in our state. There are tons of schools in your local district to choose from and, pro tip, you get to choose where to send your young ones. There’s no “this is your school, no other choice, that’s the way it is” education. You get to work with your young human to identify goals, passions, and projects that you hope to achieve and then pick the school best suited to help you achieve the dreams. Dig in, look around, ask questions.

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD)
303-447-1010, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
bvsd.org

St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD)
303-776-6200, 395 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont
stvrain.k12.co.us

Alicia Sanchez Elementary School
720-561-7300, 655 Sir Galahad Drive, Lafayette
sae.bvsd.org

Alpine Elementary
720-652-8140, 2005 Alpine St., Longmont
aes.svvsd.org

Altona Middle
720-494-3980, 4600 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont
ams.svvsd.org

Aspen Creek K-8
720-561-8000, 5500 Aspen Creek Drive, Broomfield
ac8.bvsd.org

Bear Creek Elementary
720-561-3500, 2500 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
bce.bvsd.org

Birch Elementary
720-561-8800, 1035 Birch St., Broomfield
bie.bvsd.org

Black Rock Elementary
720-890-3995, 2000 Mountain View Blvd., Erie
bres.svvsd.org

Blue Mountain
720-652-8200, 1260 Mountain Drive, Longmont
bmes.svvsd.org

Boulder Community School of Integrated Studies (BCSIS)
720-561-6500, 3995 Aurora Ave., Boulder
bcsis.bvsd.org

Boulder Universal Online School
720-561-5500, 6600 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
bu.bvsd.org

Broomfield Heights Middle
720-561-8400, 1555 Daphne St., Broomfield
bhm.bvsd.org

Burlington Elementary
303-776-8861, 1051 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont
bes.svvsd.org

Career Development Center
303-772-3333, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont
cdc.svvsd.org

Centennial Middle
720-561-5441, 2205 Norwood Ave., Boulder
cem.bvsd.org

Centaurus High School
720-561-7500, 10300 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette
ceh.bvsd.org

Central Elementary
303-776-3236, 1020 Fourth Ave., Longmont
centrales.svvsd.org

Coal Creek Elementary
720-561-4500, 801 W. Tamarisk St., Louisville
cce.bvsd.org

Coal Ridge Middle
303-833-4176, 6201 Booth Drive, Longmont
crms.svvsd.org

Community Montessori
720-561-3700, 805 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder
cme.bvsd.org

Creekside Elementary
720-561-3800, 3740 Martin Drive, Boulder
cre.bvsd.org

Crest View Elementary
720-561-5461, 1897 Sumac Ave., Boulder
cve.bvsd.org

Douglass Elementary
720-561-5541, 840 75th St., Boulder
doe.bvsd.org

Eagle Crest Elementary
303-485-6073, 4444 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont
eces.svvsd.org

Eisenhower Elementary School
720-561-6700, 1220 Eisenhower Drive, Boulder
eie.bvsd.org

Emerald Elementary
720-561-8500, 275 Emerald St., Broomfield
eme.bvsd.org

Erie Elementary
303-828-3395, 4137 E. County Line Road, Erie
ees.svvsd.org

Erie Middle
303-828-3391, 650 Main St., Erie
ems.svvsd.org

Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer
720-561-7800, 101 Baseline Road, Lafayette
pie.bvsd.org

Fairview High School
720-561-3100, 1515 Greenbriar Blvd., Boulder
fairviewhs.org

Fall River Elementary
720-652-7920, 1400 Deerwood Drive, Longmont
fres.svvsd.org

Fireside Elementary
720-561-7900, 845 W. Dahlia St., Louisville
fie.bvsd.org

Flatirons Elementary
720-561-4600, 1150 Seventh St., Boulder
fle.bvsd.org

Frederick High School
303-833-3533, 5690 Tipple Pkwy., Longmont
fhs.svvsd.org

Foothill Elementary
720-561-2600, 1001 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder
foe.bvsd.org

Grand View Elementary
303-702-8000, 6601 Aggregate Blvd., Frederick
gves.svvsd.org

Gold Hill Elementary
720-561-5940, 890 Main St., Boulder
ghe.bvsd.org

Halcyon Elementary
720-561-4700, 3100 Bucknell Ct., Boulder
hal.bvsd.org

Heatherwood Elementary
720-561-6900, 7750 Concord Drive, Boulder
hee.bvsd.org

High Peaks
720-561-6500, 3995 E. Aurora Ave,, Boulder
hpe.bvsd.org

Horizons K-8
720-561-3600, 4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder
horizonsk8school.org

Hygiene Elementary
720-652-8021, 11968 N. 75th St., Longmont
hes.svvsd.org

Indian Peaks Elementary
303-772-7240, 1335 S. Judson St., Longmont
ipes.svvsd.org

Innovation Center
303-702-8200, 33 Quail Road, Longmont
innovation.svvsd.org

Jamestown Elementary
720-561-6020, 111 Mesa St., Jamestown
jae.bvsd.org

Justice High School
720-328-4864, 805 Excalibur St., Lafayette
juh.bvsd.org

Kohl Elementary School
720-561-8600, 1000 W. 10th Ave, Broomfield
koe.bvsd.org

Lafayette Elementary
720-561-8900, 101 N. Bermont Ave., Lafayette
lae.bvsd.org

Longmont Estates Elementary
720-652-8101, 1601 Northwestern Road, Longmont
lees.svvsd.org

Longs Peak Middle
303-776-5611, 1500 14th Ave., Longmont
lpms.svvsd.org

Louisville Elementary
720-561-7200, 400 Hutchinson St., Louisville
loe.bvsd.org

Louisville Middle
720-561-7400, 1341 Main St., Louisville
lom.bvsd.org

Lyons Middle Senior
303-823-6631, 100 McConnell Drive, Lyons
lmshs.svvsd.org

Manhattan Middle
720-561-6300, 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder
mam.bvsd.org

Mapleton Early Childhood Center
720-561-6200, 840 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
mpe.bvsd.org

Mead Elementary
970-535-4488, 520 Walker Ave., Mead
mes.svvsd.org

Mead Middle
970-535-4446, 620 Welker Ave., Mead
mms.svvsd.org

Mesa Elementary
720-561-3000, 1575 Lehigh St., Boulder
mee.bvsd.org

Monarch High
720-561-4200, 329 Campus Drive, Louisville
moh.bvsd.org

Mountain View Elementary
720-652-8261, 1415 14th Ave., Longmont
mves.svvsd.org

Nederland Elementary
720-561-4800, #1 Sundown Trail, Nederland
nee.bvsd.org

Nederland Middle – Senior
720-561-4900, 597 County Road 130, Nederland
neh.bvsd.org

New Vista High School
720-561-8700, 700 20th St., Boulder
nvh.bvsd.org

Nevin Platt
720-561-5536, 6096 Baseline Road, Boulder
npm.bvsd.org

New Meridian High School (formerly Olde Columbine)
720-494-3961, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont
ochs.svvsd.org

Northridge Elementary
303-772-3040, 1200 19th Ave., Longmont
northridgees.svvsd.org

Peak to Peak Charter School
303-453-4600, 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette
peaktopeak.org

Red Hawk Elementary
303-774-2700, 1500 Telleen Ave., Erie
rhes.svvsd.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy
303-652 9162, 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot
rmcaonline.org

Rocky Mountain Elementary
303-772-6750, 800 E. Fifth Ave., Longmont
rmes.svvsd.org

Ryan Elementary School
720-561-7000, 1405 Centaur Village Drive, Lafayette
rye.bvsd.org

Sandborn Elementary
303-772-3838, 2235 Vivian St., Longmont
sanbornes.svvsd.org

Silver Creek High School
720-492- 3721, 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont
schs.svvsd.org

Soaring Heights PK-8
303-702-8020, 3280 County Road 5, Erie
shpk8.svvsd.org

Southern Hills Middle
720-561-3400, 1500 Knox Drive, Boulder
shm.bvsd.org

Spark Discovery Preschool
720-652-7906, 555 8th St., Frederick
sdpk.svvsd.org

St. Vrain Online Global Academy
720-494-3975, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont
svoga.svvsd.org

Summit Middle Charter
720-561-3900, 4655 Hanover Ave., Boulder
sum.bvsd.org

Sunset Middle
303-776-3963, 1300 S. Sunset St., Longmont
sms.svvsd.org

Superior Elementary School
720-561-4100, 1800 S. Indiana St., Superior
sue.bvsd.org

Thunder Valley K-8
303-833-2456, 600 Fifth St., Frederick
tvk8.svvsd.org

Timberline PK-8
303-772-7900, 233 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont
tpk8.svvsd.org

Trail Ridge Middle
720-494-3820, 1000 Button Rock Drive, Longmont
trms.svvsd.org

University Hill Elementary
720-561-5416, 956 16th St., Boulder
uhe.bvsd.org

Westview Middle
303-772-3134, 1651 Airport Road, Longmont
wms.svvsd.org

Whittier Elementary
720-561-5431, 2008 Pine St., Boulder
whe.bvsd.org

Driving

After walking, then running, can you believe these young people want to drive? It’s a driver’s state (given our perennial lack of efficient local public transit), which means putting them behind a wheel, turning over the ignition, and watching them drive off into the sunset…or maybe just over to a local high school for an evening football game versus the local rivals. We firmly believe in driver training in advance of taking that test and getting the coveted license to drive (hard to tell, but that was an 80’s movie name, featuring Cory Haim and Heather Graham, but I digress). America has the worst (lowest level) driving training and license requirements. Avoid the nerves and fears by setting them up for vehicular success with these local driving schools.

911 Driving School
303-425-0911, 9100 W. 100th Ave., #B-4, Westminster
911drivingschool.com

Arvada Driving School
303-423-0265, 12850 64th Ave., Unit N, Arvada
arvadadrivingschool.com

Drive Safe Drive Schools
303-721-8881
Arvada: 13825 W. 85th Drive, Suite 210, Arvada
Boulder: 2704 28th St., Unit B, Boulder
Denver: 5345 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Englewood: 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood
Evergreen: 28677 Buffalo Park Road, Suite 202, Evergreen
Greenwood Village: 8919 E. Union Ave., Greenwood Village
Highlands Ranch: 537 W. Highlands Ranch Parkway, #103, Highlands Ranch
Longmont: 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont
Louisville: 1132 W. Dillon Road, Louisville
Morrison: 14011 W. Quincy Ave., Morrison
Regis Jesuit: 6400 S. Lewiston Way, Aurora
South East Aurora: 22966 E. Smoky Hill Road, Aurora
Westminster: 12365 Huron Street, Suit 100, Westminster
Wheat Ridge: 6073 W. 44th Avenue, Suite 300, Wheat Ridge
drivesafecolorado.com

Colorado Driving Institute
303-818-7623, 2850 Iris Ave. #13, Boulder
coloradodrivinginstitute.com

Homeschool

Education begins in the home. Given the education levels of Boulder County residents, we believe we live in one of the best places to homeschool. David O. McKay once said that, “The home is the first and most effective place to learn the lessons of life: truth, honor, virtue, self control, the value of education, honest work, and the purpose and privilege of life. Nothing can take the place of home in rearing and teaching children, and no other success can compensate for failure in the home.” He’s right. You have all the tools at your disposal. All of human knowledge is on the internet. And these schools are ready and willing to help you succeed in educating your young people at home.

Desiderata School
303-678-9335, 8979 Nelson Road, Longmont
desiderataschool.com

The Patchwork School
720-271-6729, 1428 Main St., Louisville
thepatchworkschool.com

Woodrow Wilson Academy Home School Connection
303-431-3694, 8300 W. 94th Ave., Westminster
wwacademy.org

Montessori

Maria Montessori once said, astutely, that “the goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.” We have Montessori in Boulder County. In fact, we have a lot to choose from. What is your young one’s special interest, favorite pastime, immediate passion? We have a school that can attend to that, nurture it, and set your young one on to a path of learning love, wide-eyed and in love with the prospect of the next day’s lesson.

Adventure Montessori
303-665-6789, 250 S. Cherrywood Drive, Lafayette
adventuremontessori.com

Autana Bilingual Montessori School
303-664-4788, 1305 Plaza Ct. N., Lafayette
autanaschool.com

Bloom Montessori
303-776-8173, 327 Terry St., Longmont
bloommontessori.com

Blue Mountain Montessori
303-339-0117, 201 S. Briggs St., Erie
bluemountainmontessori.com

Boulder Montessori
303-494-5814, 3300 Redstone Road, Boulder
bouldermontessori.org

Community Montessori
720-561-3700, 805 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder
cme.bvsd.org

Countryside Montessori
303-494-3100, 5524 Baseline Road, Boulder

Fairview Montessori
303-661-0343, 1501 Jefferson Ave., Louisville
fairviewmontessori.com

Gateway Montessori School
303-772-3864, 1500 Ninth Ave., Longmont
gatewaymontessorischool.net

Heart & Hands Montessori
303-444-0181, 1355 Forest Park Circle, #100, Lafayette
heartandhandsmontessori.com

Hope Montessori Academy
Broomfield: 303-457-4400, 13785 Huron St., Broomfield
Thornton: 303-255-8151, 12121 Pennsylvania St., Thornton
Thornton Infants and Toddlers: 303-255-3882, 12290 Pennsylvania St., Thornton
Westminster: 303-404-9770, 4401 W. Main St., Westminster
montessorichild.com

Jarrow Montessori
303-443-0511, 3900 Orange Ct., Boulder
jarrow.org

Mapleton Montessori
303-449-4499, 3121 29th St., Boulder
mapletonmontessori.org

Montessori Academy
303-926-8321, 801 N. 111th St., Lafayette
montessori-academy.lafayette.co.us

Montessori Education Center
303-494-3002, 4745 Walnut St., Suite B, Boulder
mecr.edu

Mountain Shadows Montessori School
303-530-5353, 3975 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Denver
mountainshadows.org

Patience Montessori
303-449-5214, 3600 Hazelwood Ct., Boulder
patiencemontessori.com

Petunia Montessori
303-926-8321, 801 N. 111th St., Lafayette
petuniamontessori.com

St. Vrain Community Montessori School
303-682-4339, 1055 Delaware Ave., Longmont
svcmontessori.org

Online

We live in the future. Let’s just face that. And with the pandemic we realized we could so much more from a beach in Mexico, or a backyard hammock, or the basement… Yes, we mean online learning. These schools are prepared to give you all the support you need to get your education done over the internet, with all the prestige and support of an in-person environment. Log in on your own time. Study in the bath. Write those assignments up and submit with a click. No need for classroom time when the classroom is online, all the time, waiting for you.

Hope Co-op Online
720-402-3000, 367 Inverness Pkwy., #225, Englewood
hopeonline.org

Pikes Peak Online School
855-234-4559, 8601 Turnpike Drive, #100, Westminster
ppos.k12.com

Vilas Online School
719-523-4952, 105 W. Maple St., Villas 105 W. Maple St., Vilas
vilasre5.us

Private

Private schools tend to have some of the best funded classrooms, the best teacher to student ratios, high level educations, and a touch of pampering if that’s what you want. People think it’s only rich people, but regular folks make a way so their kids have a way through life. Marcus Mariota said, “Growing up, my parents made a lot of sacrifices for my brother and I to go to private school and to attend some of the football camps. They got through some hard times, but it was for me, and that’s what I’ve learned from them. I’m very grateful for that.”

Alpine Valley School
303-271-0525, 4501 Parfet St., Wheat Ridge
alpinevalleyschool.com

Bixby School
303-494-7508, 4760 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
bixbyschool.org

Bolder Pathway School
720-420-9266
bolderpathwayschool.com

Boulder Country Day School
303-527-4931, 4820 Nautilus Ct. N., Boulder
bouldercountryday.org

Boulder Journey School
303-443-8909, 1919 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder
boulderjourneyschool.com

Boulder Sudbury School
720-943-0918, 3800 Plateau Road, Boulder
bouldersudbury.org

Crossroads School
303-709-9881, 833 15th Ave., Longmont
crossroadslongmont.org

Crown Pointe Academy
303-428-1882, 2900 W. 86th Ave., Westminster
crownpointeacademy.org

Dawson School
303-665-6679, 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette
dawsonschool.org

Friends School
303-499-1999
North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder
South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder
friendsschoolboulder.org

Hillside School
303-494-1468, 7415 Lookout Road, Longmont
hillsidelearning.org

Holy Family High School
303-410-1411, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
holyfamilyhs.com

Holy Trinity Catholic School
303-428-3594, 7595 Federal Blvd., Westminster
htcatholic.org

Mackintosh Academy
Boulder: 303.554.2011, 6717 S. Boulder Road, Boulder
Littleton: 303-794-6222, 7018 S. Prince St., Littleton
mackintoshacademy.com

September School
303-443-9933, 96 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
septemberschool.org

Steamboat Mountain School
970-879-1350, 42605 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs
steamboatmountainschool.org

Temple Grandin School
303-554-7363, 3131 Indian Road, Boulder
templegrandinschool.org

Watershed School
303-440-7520, 1661 Alpine Ave., Boulder
watershedschool.org

Religious

Religious education is important for those in our community who are religious minded. You can have a head for education and a heart for the god of your choice, should you choose. We support your right to cultivate the heart and tend to the soul alongside the development of critical thought and passion pursuits in school. These religious schools are all ready to open their arms, doors, and religious texts to your young person.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
303-469-2049, 6995 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
beautifulsaviorbroomfield.org

Belleview Christian School
303-427-5459, 3455 W. 83rd Ave., Westminster
belleviewchristian.com

Holy Family High School
303-410-1411, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield
holyfamilyhs.com

Longmont Christian School
303-776-3254, 1440 Collyer St., Longmont
longmontchristian.org

Mt. Zion Lutheran School
303-443-8477, 1680 Balsam Ave., Boulder
mtzionboulder.org

Nativity of Our Lord School
303-466-4177, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield
school.nool.us

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy
303-652-9162, 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot
rmcaonline.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus School
303-447-2362, 1317 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
school.shjboulder.org

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
303-424-1306, 8997 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
svlchurch.com/k-8-school

St. John the Baptist Catholic School
303-776-8760, 350 Emery St., Longmont
school.johnthebaptist.org

St. Louis Catholic School
303-666-6220, 925 Grant Ave., Louisville
school.stlp.org

Waldorf

Rudoph Steiner said, “The heart of the Waldorf method is that education is an art-it must speak to the child’s experience. To educate the whole child, his heart and his will must be reached, as well as the mind.” We couldn’t agree more, and these Waldorf institutions are ready for you to get to the art of education.

Boulder Valley Waldorf (formerly Shepherd)
303-652-0130, 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot
bvwaldorf.org

Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
303-541-0671, 4072 N. 19th St., Boulder
boulderwaldorf.com

Denver Waldorf School
303-777-0531, 2100 S. Pennsylvania St., Denver
denverwaldorf.org

Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Lower School: 303-444-7697, 999 Violet Ave., Boulder
High School: 303-447-1973, 1179 Union Ave., Boulder
smwaldorf.org

Star Song Lifeways Program
303-442-0998, 3640 Buckeye Ct., Boulder
starsong-lifeways.com

Camps: Outdoors

Not all education is indoors, and these outdoor schools are ready to hike your kids to the precipice of genius, push their hands into the soils of learning, and send them home with the occasional stain or knee scrape. We love the idea of learning in an outdoor setting, the way Aristotle would’ve taught.

Avid 4 Adventure
720-249-2412
avid4.com

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
970-453-6422, 524 Wellington Road, Breckenridge
boec.org

Cal-Wood
303-449-0603, 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown
calwood.org

Cheley Colorado Camps
970-586-4244, 3960 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park
cheley.com

Colorado Mountain Ranch
303-442-4557, 10063 Gold Hill Road, Boulder
coloradomountainranch.com

Keystone Science School
970-468-2098, 1053 Soda Ridge Road, Keystone
keystonescienceschool.org

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
303-258-0495, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland
wildbear.org

Women’s Wilderness
303-938-9191, 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder
womenswilderness.org

Tutoring

Not exactly school, but school adjacent, tutors have always played a vital role in helping kids catch up on subjects they’re behind on, get ahead on subjects they want to advance in, and otherwise stay school ready. Check these local tutoring schools out for that extra set of eyes and hands.

Bolder Tutor LLC
720-420-9266
bolderpathwayschool.com

Huntington Learning Center
303-404-0645, 5127 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
huntingtonhelps.com

Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Aurora: 720-504-0881, 1155 S. Havana St., Aurora
Arvada: 303-305-7777, 12650 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
Broomfield: 720-388-8222, 6590 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
Boulder: 720-924-6284, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Centennial: 720-285-3568, 5730 E. Otero Ave., Centennial
Denver Central Park: 720-826-6288, 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver
Denver Hampton South: 720-588-9222, 8000 E. Quincy Ave., Denver
Denver Lowry: 303-968-1025, 100 Spruce St., Denver
Denver University: 303-390-1818, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver
Englewood: 303-779-2605, 7447 E. Arapahoe Road, Englewood
Greenwood Village: 303-542-7200, 5910 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village
Highlands Ranch East: 303-683-3339, 9362 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center: 720-400-7755, 9245 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch
Lafayette: 303-604-2100, 535 W. S. Boulder Road, Suite #230, Lafayette
Lakewood: 720-399-9100, 3200 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
Littleton: 720-922-7474, 9142 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton
Lone Tree: 720-738-8499, 9500 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree
Superior: 303-876-1111, 502 Center Drive, Superior
Westminster: 303-464-1210, 12910 Zuni St., Westminster
kumon.com

Learning Pathways
303-499-1941, 2033 11th St., #1, Boulder
learningpathwayscolorado.com

Lori Lucas
303-545-6215, Castle House, 977 Ninth St., Boulder
lorilucas.org

Mathnasium
(720) 307-2970, 13644 Orchard Parkway, #700, Westminster
mathnasium.com/westminster

Reading Solutions
970-689-2290, 604 W. 4th, Loveland
coloradoreadingsolutions.com

The Tutor Doctor
303-963-9946, 1942 Broadway, Ste 314, Boulder
boulderhometutors.com

Tutoring Excellence
Fort Collins: 970-829-0866, 1825 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins
Longmont: 720-613-8090, 1445 Nelson Road, Longmont
Loveland: 970-829-0876, 220 E. 29th St., Loveland
tutoringexcellence.com

EXTRACURRICULARS

Dance/Gymnastics

Kinesthetic learning is real. Truthfully, kids learn better when they can move and learn. Dance and gymnastics is an amazing outlet for improving the mind and perfecting the body. We wish our parents sent us to a tumbling class when we were young but alas, here we are. Check these schools out for that extra oomph as we tune our bodies along with our minds.

3rd Law Dance/Theater
303-938-8656, 2590 Walnut St., Suite 3, Boulder
3rdlaw.org

Airborne Gymnastics
303-684-3717, 1816 Boston Ave., Longmont
airbornegym.com

Artistic Fusion Dance Academy
720-929-1820, 12421 Washington St., Thornton
artistic-fusion.com

Arts Hub
303-229-1127, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette
artunder.org

Belliston Academy of Ballet & Dance
303-973-2070, 8310 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton
bellistonacademy.com

Boulder Ballet
303-443-0028, 2590 Walnut St., #10, Boulder
boulderballet.org

CATS Gymnastics & Rock Climbing
303-939-9699, 2400 30th St., Boulder
catsgym.com

Centennial State Ballet
303-772-1335, 1422 Nelson Road, Longmont
centennialstateballet.org

Dance Dimensions
303-772-3750, 638 Main St., Longmont
dancedimensions.net

Elite Dance Academy
Boulder: 303-442-3745, 3005 Sterling Circle, Suite 100, Boulder
Broomfield: 303-466-8626, 8820 W. 116th Circle, #A, Broomfield
elitedanceacademy.net

Flatirons Gymnastics
720-479-8438, 2645 Industrial Lane, Broomfield
flatironsgymnastics.com

Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Parker: 303-237-3733, 11153 S. Parker Road, Suite S, Parker
Westminster: 303-429-3237, 6995 W. 88th Ave., Westminster
fredastairedenver.com

Globalsound Studio
303-439-7956, 555 Alter St., #19F, Broomfield
globalsoundstudio.com

Grace Studios
303-465-5678, 3101 Industrial Lane, #B, Broomfield
gracestudios.com

Gymnastics Unlimited
303-452-4075, 525 W. 115th Ave., Northglenn
gucolorado.com

Mountain Kids Gymnastics
970-239-3717, 419 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins
mountain-kids.com

Premier School of Dance
303-457-2165, 12351 Grant St., #360, Thornton
danceatpremier.com

Scootbacks Square Dance Class
813-951-0437, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield
scootbacks.com

Taps and Toes Dance Studio
Broomfield: 303-460-0685, 6855 W. 116th Ave., Broomfield
Thornton: 303-460-0685, 128th & Colorado Blvd., Thornton
tapsntoes.com

Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics
720-887-6752, 1405 S. Public Road, Lafayette
xtremealtitude.com

Language

When I tell people I know a bit of Dutch, French, Italian, and Spanish in addition to mastering English, people are shocked. They shouldn’t be. BOCO has amazing schools ready to give your tongue the twisting it needs as it gets globally ready.

Alliance Francaise
303-831-0304, 571 Galapago St., Denver
afdenver.org

Intercambio
Boulder: 303-996-0275, 4735 Walnut St., Suite B, Boulder
Lafayette: 720-771-4986, 775 Baseline Road, Lafayette
Longmont: 303-776-7070, 1715 Iron Horse Drive, Suite 130, Longmont
intercambio.org

Language Solutions
303-502-4746, 305 W. Simpson, Lafayette
facebook.com/certifiedcoloradointerpretersandtranslators

Spanish Institute
303-503-5652, 1084 Iliad Way, Lafayette
spanish-institute.com

Music

Music matters. “Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them – a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music.” So said Gerald Ford, who we’re pretty sure was a president. These schools will get your kids tuned in to the tunes.

The Afterbeat Drum School
720-837-5410, 917 Front St., Louisville
afterbeatdrumschool.com

Boulder Guitar Coach
720-323-6424, Boulder
boulderguitarcoach.com

Boulder Suzuki Strings
720-295-5647, 2705 Stanford Ave., Boulder
bouldersuzukistrings.org

A Child’s Song
Thornton: 303-460-7408, 12301 Grant St., #200, Thornton
Denver: 303-460-7408, 2180 S. University Blvd., Denver
achildssong.com

Colorado Children’s Chorale
303-892-5600, 2420 W. 26th Ave., Suite 350-D, Denver
childrenschorale.org

Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts
303-665-0599, 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette
comusic.org

DaVinci Center for Musical Arts
720-838-8685, 555 Alter St., #A, Broomfield
davinciarts.org

Dog House Music
720-864-0650, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette
doghousemusic.com

Flatirons Strings Academy
303-908-2493, 3745 Martin Drive, Boulder
fsamusic.org

Illuminata Music
303-776-6651, Longmont
illuminatamusic.musicteachershelper.com

Jason Olson Guitarist
303-621-4031, 320 Third Ave., Unit D. Longmont
jasonolsonguitarist.com

Kutandara Center
303-443-2969, 5401 Western Ave., #B, Boulder
kutandara.com

Lesson Studio/Rock PopMa
303-543-3777, 3200 Valmont Road, Unit 8, Boulder
thelessonstudio.com

Love Music Studio
770-316-4389, 1095 Atlantis Ave., Lafayette
lovemusicstudios.com/home

Melody Kids Music Together
303-773-0742, 2015 Ionosphere St., Longmont
melodykids.com

Mojo’s Music Academy
303-776-3373, 350 Terry St., Longmont
mojosmusicacademy.com

Mountain Song Music Studio
303-413-1120, 4800 Baseline Road E. 104, PMB#320, Boulder
mountainsongmusic.yourvirtuoso.com

My Piano Prodigy
Home Studio, Erie
mypianoprodigy.musicteachershelper.com/home

Rocky Ridge Music Center
Estes Park (Summer): 970-586-4031, 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park
Boulder: 303-449-1106, 1128 Pine St., Boulder
rockyridge.org

School of Rock
Aurora: 720-789-8866, 13750 E. Rice Place, Suite 100, Aurora
Boulder: 303-532-1201, 3280 28th St., Unit 1, Boulder
Broomfield: 303-325-3772, 11970 Quay St., Broomfield
Denver: 720-221-6991, 560 S. Holly St., #15, Denver
Fort Collins: 970-236-7625, 215 E. Foothills Pkwy., Fort Collins
Lakewood: 720-662-7625, 608 Garrison St., Unit V, Lakewood
Littleton: 303-974-7547, 5950 S. Platte Canyon Road, Suite D-20-21, Littleton
schoolofrock.com

Theater

All the world is a stage and, lucky for us, there are plenty of schools with stages here in our area. Get ready to school yourself on the thespian arts and learn words like dramaturgy while perfecting your memorization and public speaking.

Arvada Center
720-898-7200, 6901 Wadsworth, Arvada
arvadacenter.org

Boulder Dinner Theatre (BDT)
303-449-6000, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
bdtstage.com

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company
303-351-2382, 2590 Walnut St., #1, Boulder
betc.org

Coal Creek Community Theater
303-665-0955, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville
cctlouisville.org

Dance Space
720-255-2619, 16669 Washington St., Thornton
dancespacedance.com

Jester’s Dinner Theatre/Performing Arts School
303-682-9980, 224 Main St., Longmont
jesterstheatre.com

Longmont Theatre Co.
303-772-5200, 513 Main St., Longmont
longmonttheatre.org

Peanut Butter Players
303-444-4479, 2572 Paintbrush Lane, Lafayette
peanutbutterplayers.com

Reel Kids
720-212-1244, 3063 Sterling Drive, Suite ? Boulder
myreelkids.com

Theater Company of Lafayette
720-209-2154, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette
tclstage.org

Wildflower School of Voice
720-212-1244, 3217 Walnut St., Boulder
facebook.com/mybouldermusic

Art

We agree with Emma Walton Hamilton that an “arts education… absolutely for a fact, that there is no better way for kids to learn critical thinking skills, communication skills, things like empathy and tolerance. This is true across every boundary, across cultural boundaries, across socioeconomic, it’s a great leveler in terms of unifying our world.”

The Arts HUB
303-229-1127, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette
artunder.org

Inspiration Art Academy
720-273-2477, 457 Main St., Longmont
facebook.com/inspirationartacademy

Sunflower Art Studio
720-939-7545, 6545 Gunpark Drive, #200, Boulder
artsunflower.com

Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio
303-665-7026, 14676 Delaware St., #850, Westminster
whimsypaintandsip.com

Young Rembrandts
youngrembrandts.com/denvernw/default

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a lot like dance training – poise, position, leverage, strength, pose, lift – but your dance floor is vertical. Get on a wall, strengthen your grip – your whole body – while cultivating spatial awareness, critical thinking, and, yes, math skills. The walls are calling in Colorado.

Avid 4 Adventure
720-249-2412
avid4.com

Boulder Rock Club
303-447-2804, 2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder
boulderrockclub.com

Camp Granite Lake
720-249-2997, 11902 Camp Eden Road, Golden
campgranitelake.com

Movement Climbing and Fitness
Boulder: 303-443-1505, 2845 Valmont Road, Boulder
Denver Baker: 720-476-7800, 1155 W. Fifth Ave., Denver
Denver Rino: 720-667-3059, 3201 Walnut St., Suite 107, Denver
Englewood: 303-242-3555, 1050 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 100, Englewood
Golden: 303-222-9564, 700 Golden Ridge Road, Golden
movementboulder.com

Rock’n & Jam’n
Centennial: 303-766-5462, 7390 S. Fraser St., Unit E, Centennial
Thornton: 303-254-4344, 9499 Washington St., #C, Thornton
climbthebest.com

The Spot Bouldering Gym
Boulder: 303-379-8806, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder
Denver: 720-542-3326, 1235 Delaware St., Denver
Golden: 303-317-5644, 1391 Brickyard Road, Golden
Louisville: 303-317-3770, 1754 Dogwood St., Louisville
thespotgym.com

Women’s Wilderness
303-938-9191, 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder
womenswilderness.org

Warrior Challenge Arena
720-370-9700, 3400 Industrial Lane, Unit #12A, Broomfield
warriorchallengearena.com

Soccer

The soccer fields are calling, where you can learn to amaze with your feet.

Boulder Indoor Soccer
303-440-0809, 3203 Pearl St., Boulder
boulderindoorsoccer.com

Broomfield Soccer Club
303-466-0096, 2150 W. Sixth Ave., Suite F, Broomfield
broomfieldsoccerclub.org

Colorado Fusion Soccer Club/Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Aurora: 303-339-5858 Ext. 212/126, 111 Havana St., Suite 120, Aurora
Castle Rock: 303-339-5858 Ext. 130, 1609 Park St., Castle Rock
Fort Collins: 303-339-5858 Ext. 151, 2619 Canton Ct., Suite C, Fort Collins
Westminster: 303-339-5858 Ext. 243, 1070 W. 124th Ave., Suite 100, Westminster
rapidsyouthsoccer.org

FC Boulder Soccer
303-443-8877, 555 Aspen Ridge Drive, Unit F, Lafayette
fcboulder.com

Swimming

Return to your aquatic roots and learn one of the best ways to stay healthy (full body resistance).

Aquavista Swim School
303-499-3188, 3485 Martin Drive, Boulder

Blue Dolphin Swim School
303-254-6920, 7655 W. 108th Ave., Unit 300, Westminster
bluedolphinswimschool.com

Colorado Swim School
303-439-7946, 5075 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield
coswimschool.com

Infant Aquatics at Swim, Float, Swim
Colleen Goldsmith: 847-508-9384, 7200 E. Evans Ave., Denver
Jolyn Anderson: 720-219-9999, Multiple Locations
Judy and Kyla Heumann: 303-499-2229, 795 S. Sherman St., Longmont
Margie Herman: 229-548-3038, Multiple Locations
infantaquatics.com

Swim School of Boulder/ Ocean First Diving
303-444-7234, 3015 Bluff St., Boulder
oceanfirst.blue

Equestrian

You can commune with the graceful and goofy horses in our community.

Academy Stables
303-665-4637, 4277 N. 109th St., Lafayette
academystables.com

A Rising Star Equestrian Center
303-431-4675, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada
arisingstareqcenter.com

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center
303-652-9131, 11968 Mineral Road, Longmont
ctrcinc.org

Just A Little Farm
303-579-3837, 8200 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
justalittlefarm.com

Mounting Miracles Ranch, Inc.
720-971-0569, 11051 Jasper Road, Lafayette
mountingmiraclesranch.org

Plane View Farm
303-237-2375, 4738 Co Road 5, Erie
planeviewfarm.com

Triple Creek Ranch
303-444-4291, 4255 Nelson Road, Longmont
triplecreek-ranch.com

Martial Arts

Be like water. And don’t forget your water bottle if you sign up for one of these martial arts schools. Learn the discipline, respect, physical mastery, and self defense techniques that will serve you for a lifetime.

ATA Karate/Blackbelt (American Taekwondo Assoc.)
Denver: 303-816-3395, 1485 S. Colorado Blvd., #190, Denver
Westminster: 303-963-9440, 8433 Church Ranch Blvd., #300, Westminster
atawekick.com

Bennetts Karate
303-947-3908, 1010 Carbon Ct., Unit F, Erie
bennettskarate.com

Boulder Quest Center
303-440-3647, 1501 Lee Hill Road, #18, Boulder
boulderquest.com

The Dojo of Karate
303-920-4500, 1975 W. 120th Ave., #300, Westminster
facebook.com/thedojoofkarate

Easton Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Aurora: 720-747-0731, 2832 S. Havana St., Unit ZZ, Aurora
Boulder: 303-938-1275, 2005 32nd St., Boulder
Centennial: 720-998-5795, 5170 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite E2, Centennial
Denver: 303-623-1715, 1304 S. Santa Fe Drive, Denver
Littleton: 303-600-8425, 5005 S. Kipling Pkwy., Suite A2, Littleton
Longmont: 720-731-2655, 2415 Wedgewood Ave., Longmont
Thornton: 720-285-2148, 13762 Colorado Blvd., #148, Thornton
Wheat Ridge: 303-463-1663, 12421 W. 49th Ave., #3, Wheat Ridge
eastonbjj.com

International Martial Arts
303-665-0339, 1340 Main St., Louisville
imakarate.com

Rocky Mountain Kung Fu
720-775-2839, 990 S. Public Road, Lafayette
rockymountainkungfu.com

Scornavacco Family Karate
303-485-5425, 1830 Boston Ave., #F, Longmont
karatechangeslives.com

Seo’s Martial Arts
Arvada: 303-431-2200, 6490 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Lakewood: 303-948-4466, 3255 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
Westminster: 303-426-7996, 9250 Sheridan Blvd., #100, Westminster
seosmartialartsacademy.com

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association
303-507-3800, 1750 38th St., Boulder
shaolinhungmei.org

Shudokan Karate
303-651-7156, 325 Main St., Longmont
shudokankarate.org

Success Martial Arts
720-890-3889, 1721 Boxelder St., #105, Louisville
successmartialarts.net

Tran’s Martial Arts
Boulder: 303-402-9460, 3101-1/2 28th St., Boulder
Longmont: 303-776-1887, 117 S. Sunset St., Suite D, Longmont
trans-mafc.com

Vision Quest Kenpo Karate-IBBA
303-604-2119, 305 Waneka Pkwy., Lafayette
vqmartialarts.com

Miscellaneous

From books to Boy Scouts to everything else, there are a million areas of interest to lifelong learners so tune in to this section and see what tickles your fancy. We guarantee there’s something in here that will make you pause and consider.

Book Arts League
1915 N. 95th St., Lafayette
bookartsleague.org

Boy Scouts
303-455-5522, 10455 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 100, Denver
denverboyscouts.or

Colorado Junior Rowing Camp
cjcrew.org

Face Fiesta
303-994-2595
facefiesta.com

Fanciful Faces
303-579-9998, 7277 Mt. Sherman Road, Longmont
fancifulfacesboulder.com

Girl Scouts
303-778-8774
girlscoutsofcolorado.org/?utm_campaign=gsusa&utm_medium=web&utm_source=council_finder

Inspector Magic
719-637-9965
inspectormagic.com

Northern Colorado Fencers
303-641-6557, 1949 33rd St., Boulder
ncfencers.org

Renaissance Adventures
303-786-9216, 5717 Arapahoe Ave., #100, Boulder
renaissanceadventures.com

Rocky Mountain Tennis Center
303-449-5033, 1345 28th St., Boulder
rmtenniscenter.com

Square State Skate
720-441-4047
squarestateskate.com

Govt. Services

Government services for all aspects of your life.

Boulder County Department of Social Services
303-441-1000, 3400 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder County Head Start
303-441-3980, 3482 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder County Housing & Human Services
303-441-1000, 3400 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

Broomfield Recreation Department
303-464-5835, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield
broomfield.org

City of Boulder Parks & Recreation
303-413-7200 x7214, 3198 Broadway, Boulder
bouldercolorado.gov

City of Longmont Parks and Recreation Dept.
303-651-8446, 310 Quail Road, Longmont
longmontcolorado.gov

Erie Parks and Recreation
303-926-2541, 450 Powers St., Erie
erieco.gov

Rec Center

Local recreation centers for fitness, fun, and family (as well as community events).

Bob Burger – Lafayette Park & Rec Center
303-665-0469, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
cityoflafayette.com/recreation

Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park
303-464-5520, 250 Spader Way, Broomfield
broomfield.org/339/recreation

Broomfield Community Center
303-464-5500, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield
broomfield.org/339/recreation

Carpenter – Thornton Rec Center
303-255-7800, 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton
thorntonco.gov/recreation/facilities/Pages/carpenter-recreation-center.aspx

Louisville Recreation Center
303-666-7400, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville
louisvilleco.gov/living-in-louisville/recreation-senior-center

Northglenn Rec Center
303-450-8800, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn
northglenn.org/rec_and_events/recreation_center.php

Paul Derda – Broomfield Rec Center
303-460-6900 13201 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield
broomfield.org/339/recreation

Wheat Ridge Rec Center
303-231-1300, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
rootedinfun.com/174/recreation-center

YMCA
Boulder: 303-442-2778, 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder
Lafayette: 303-664-5455, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette
Longmont: 303-776-0370, 950 Lashley Lane, Longmont
ymcanoco.org

Libraries

Libraries for learning and enjoying.

Boulder Public Libraries
Carnegie Library for Local History: 303-441-3110, 1125 Pine St
George Reynolds Branch Library: 303-441-3100, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
Main Library: 303-441-3100, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Meadows Branch Library: 303-441-3100 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder
boulderlibrary.org

Broomfield Public Library
720-887-2300, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield
broomfield.org/276/library-home

Carbon Valley Regional Library
888-861-7323, 7 Park Ave., Firestone
mylibrary.us/cvrl

Centennial Park Library
888-861-7323, 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley
mylibrary.us/cp

Erie Community Library
888-861-7323, 400 Powers St., Erie
mylibrary.us/erie

Farr Regional Library
888-861-7323, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley
mylibrary.us/farr

High Plains Libraries
888-861-7323
mylibrary.us/farr

Lafayette Public Library
303-665-5200, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette
cityoflafayette.com/library

Lincoln Park Library
888-861-7323, 1012 11th St., Greeley
mylibrary.us/lp

Longmont Public Library
303-651-8470, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont
longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library

Louisville Public Library
303-335-4849, 951 Spruce St., Louisville
louisville-library.org

Thornton Branch Library
866-805-7323, 26341 N. Thornton Road, Thornton
ssjcpl.org/locations/county/thornton.htm

Services — Family Support

Family supports such as indigent support, single parent help, and more.

Moxie Moms
moxiemoms.com

A Precious Child
303-466-4272, 7051 W. 118th Ave., Broomfield
apreciouschild.org

Boulder JCC
303-998-1900, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder
boulderjcc.org/main/infants-youth-family

Stepping Stones
303-872-6882, 9032 West Ken Caryl Ave., A1-A3, Littleton
steppingstonesupportcenter.com

Play Place

Sometimes you just need somewhere to go where the kids can run wild with their contemporaries, screaming with enthusiasm into the void, diving into the madness. Or maybe just swinging and enjoying the day. These play places are ready to provide you a safe, fun place to enjoy a day.

Boondocks Fun Center
720-977-8000, 11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn
boondocks.com

Chipper’s Lanes
303-466-9700, 100 Nickel St., Broomfield
chipperslanes.com

Dizzy Family Fun Center
303-834-9067, 455 Weaver Park Road, Suite 100, Longmont
dizzycolorado.com

Fat Cats All Out Fun
303-466-7515, 10685 Westminster Blvd., Westminster
fatcatsfun.com/westminster

Gateway Park Fun Center
303-442-4386, 4800 N. 28th St., Boulder
gatewayfunpark.com

Little Monkey Bizness
303-252-9999, 14693 Orchard Pkwy., Westminster
westminster.monkeybizness.com

Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center
970-663-9999, 401 Denver Ave., Loveland
laserfuncenter.com

The Summit
303-254-8888, 580 E. 144th Ave., Thornton
playatthesummit.com/thornton

Sciences

Science (the first letter in all the STEM and STEAM school acronyms) Schools are ready to nerd out with you, introduce you to the vastness of the universe or the infinitesimal of the molecule. Get ready to have your mind blown, and maybe blow up a few things.

Boulder Digital Arts
720-282-1435, 1401 Walnut Street, Suite 070, Boulder
boulderdigitalarts.com

Butterfly Pavilion
303-469-5441 #1852, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster
butterflies.org

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
970-565-8975, 23390 Road K, Cortez
crowcanyon.org

CU Science Discovery
303-492-7188, 4001 Discovery Drive, SEEC, Room C340, Boulder
colorado.edu/sciencediscovery

Dinosaur Ridge
303-697-3466, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison
dinoridge.org

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center
303-492-5002, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder
fiske.colorado.edu

NCAR Public Visitor Program
303-497-1000, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
ncar.ucar.edu

Space Voyage Academy
303-985-3143, 1504 S. Johnson Ct., Lakewood
spacevoyage.com

Thorne Nature Experience
303-499-3647, 1466 N. 63rd St., Boulder
thornenature.org

Up-A-Creek Robotics
950 S. Sherman St., Suite 300, Longmont
team1619.org

Museum

Without museums our lives would be boring. Imagine only knowing of history, and art, and the human body, and scientific achievement… through a book. We love books, but we can all agree that experiencing these things first hand, reveling in the textures and details of an artwork, interacting with recreated experiments of Da Vinci, looking through cross-sections of a heart… We live for museums, and we’re lucky to have so many close to us doing amazing work.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA)
303-443-2122, 1750 13th St., Boulder
bmoca.org

Children’s Museum of Denver
303-433-7444. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver
mychildsmuseum.org

Colorado Railroad Museum
800-365-6263, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden
coloradorailroadmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum
720-865-5000, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens
720-865-3500, 1007 York St., Denver
720-865-3500, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton
botanicgardens.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
303-370-6000, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
dmns.org

Dougherty Museum
303-776-2520, 8306 N. 107 St., Longmont
bouldercounty.org/open-space/education/museums/dougherty-museum/

Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
303-651-8374, 400 Quail Road, Longmont
longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum/about-the-museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
303-298-7554, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
mcadenver.org

New Museum of Boulder
303-449-3464, 2205 Broadway, Boulder
boulderhistory.org

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
303-492-6892, Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder
colorado.edu/cumuseum

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
303-258-0495, 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 107, Nederland
wildbear.org

Wings Over the Rockies
303-360-5360, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver
wingsmuseum.org

WOW! Children’s Museum
303-604-2424, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette
wowchildrensmuseum.org

Denver Zoo
720-337-1400, 2300 Steele St., Denver
denverzoo.org

Medical Centers

You do a lot every day, but sometimes, life happens. Accidents happen. These places are here to serve your medical needs and concerns.

Boulder Community Health
Multiple Locations
bch.org

Boulder Medical Center
Multiple Locations
bouldermedicalcenter.com

Good Samaritan Medical Centers
Multiple Locations
sclhealth.org

UC Health
Multiple Locations
uchealth.org

Nextera Healthcare Services
303-501-2600, 275 S Main St #201, Longmont
nexterahealthcare.com

Salud Family Health Centers
Multiple Locations
saludclinic.org

Clinica Campesina
303-650-4460, 1735 S Public Rd, Lafayette
clinica.org

Home of the Healing Arts
303-828-9200, 636 Kattell St, Erie
homeofthehealingarts.com

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics
303-449-2730, 4740 Pearl Pkwy #200, Boulder
bouldercentre.com

Dental

Get yourself that perfect smile that will shine everyday, every time.

Keene Smiles
303-665-5586, 255 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette
keenesmiles.com

Eye Care

Many people rely on their eyesight to excel in their activities. These services will help you keep seeing the best you can be.

Carbon Valley Eye Care Center
303-833-1056, 5900 Keyes St #101, Frederick
carbonvalleyeyecare.com

Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado
Multiple Locations
eyecenternoco.com

Skincare & Haircare

Clear skin and great hair have an impact on one’s self-esteem. Here are some services that make that happen.

Acne Lab
303-600-8361, 101 E Chester St, Lafayette
theacnelab.com

Evergreen Cottage Salon & Spa
303-926-0426, 502 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette
evergreencottagespaandhairsalon.com

Pigtails & Crewcuts
303-252-0744, 14694 Orchard Pkwy #1100, Westminster
pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

Prescriptions

Did you doctor recommend medication? Here’s a place you may find what you need.

Beatties Health Mart Pharmacy
720-890-5095, 3140 Village Vista Dr #100, Erie
beattiespharmacy.com

Chiropractic & Alternative Therapy

Our bodies go through a lot of physical strain, but luckily there are specialists in treating the body and keeping them in tip top shape.

Chiropractic Center of Erie & Longmont
303-828-3000, 655 Briggs St, Erie
303-772-1950, 1950 Terry St, Longmont
eriechiro.com

Wild Blue Sports Acupuncture
720-299-3829, 401 E Cleveland St Unit C, Lafayette
wildbluesportsacupuncture.com

Mental Health & Behavioral Learning

Whether it’s school or extracurricular activity, the things we do consistently challenge us mentally. We are fortunate to have people who are ready to be our guides in handling our mental health.

Wild Sun Behavioral Services
720-849-2668, 685 Briggs St, Erie
wildsunbehavioralservices.com

Metis Center for Psychological Services
720-387-8458, 588 N, US-287 Suite 200, Lafayette
720-387-8458, 710 Burbank St, Broomfield
metiscenter.net

State of Mind Counseling
303-416-6116, 1650 38th St, Boulder
stateofmindcounseling.com

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A Sheep, A Duck, and A Rooster Climb Into a Balloon | Summer Sports

De La Vaca — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:39:37 +0000

Takeoff. De La Vaca, Ray Schutt and Wind Whisperer pilot David Bowling. Image by Patti Bowling.

Sport. Or as a plebeian may say, sports. (We can’t all be Mitt Romney being a robotic multi-millionaire on stage, but I digress…) On the topic of sports, Americans tend to think of football, baseball, or hockey. Those of us with more adventurous roots might talk about swimming or polo or wrestling, even rugby. At the extreme opposite end of sport you might find those engaged in competitive darts or high stakes poker; let’s hope no one loses an eye.

Here’s one that doesn’t come to mind for most people, though it’s on numerous bucket lists and is almost universally unrecognized as an extreme sport: hot air ballooning.

Totally True and Very Weird Background: On Farm Animals and The Skies Above

On September 19, 1783, Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist and clear lunatic, launched the first hot air balloon. It was named ‘Aerostat Reveillon’, but we have no idea what that means (Google translate was no help). The passengers were a sheep, a duck, and a rooster… and the balloon stayed in the air for a grand total of 15 minutes before crashing back to the ground. Folklore in the ballooning community, as was told to me by my good buddy Tom over at Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Rides in Boulder, Colorado, is that as that hot air balloon crashed to Earth with a sheep, a duck, and a rooster in it, black smoke belching out the sides, and the people who saw the crash thought it was a demon or dragon or some other evil entity. The animals were slaughtered. The balloon destroyed.

Keep in mind that ballooning back then hadn’t reached the elegance of a propane tank firing up hot air into what we now call an envelope, or the balloon, but a gigantic paper balloon filled up and fueled by a bonfire of sorts, so that when it crashed at the Earth it was full of flame and fire and ash and darkened skies. Not to beat it on the head but 1783 wasn’t known for its world-changing understanding of the world. This was the year, after all, that the Spanish and Swedish recognized the fledgling U.S. independence and hostilities ceased in the American Revolution. This was the year that Catherine II took the Crimea. This is also the year that, on August 27, the first hydrogen balloon flight (unmanned) was launched; it reached an altitude of 900m.

Nine. Hundred. Metres.

Lest I veer to far astray, let’s get back to our sheep, duck, and rooster… Following that noble attempt and their decimation upon crash landing, the first manned attempt came about two months later, on November 21st, 1783, when a balloon made by two French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, launched from the centre of Paris and flew for a period of 20 minutes.

Hot air ballooning is NOT for the champagne averse.

Filling the envelope (balloon). De La Vaca and Ray Schutt, courtesy of Patti Bowling

The Birth of Hot Air Ballooning!

It is said that, understanding the implications of the slaughter of all of the animals aboard that first balloon, believe it if you will, the brother’s lowered down a bottle of champagne to alert the villagers to their friendly disposition and to the fact that they were neither devils nor demons nor dragons. It is from this that the tradition of christening flights with champagne was born. It is from this that the ceremony of aeronauts was born, congratulating first time hot air balloon riders with a champagne soak, or a glass of champagne if you’re me, for achieving what so few humans do: earthly transcendence, becoming an aeronaut.

Boulder County: Fairest of Winds

When I first took this assignment, I was excited but I also didn’t know where to begin. Luckily, our publisher knows everything and everyone. I was pointed in the direction of Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Rides, based here in Boulder County. They launch in the lot adjacent to Lake Erie, just east of 287 near the Arapaho intersection. Jeff Meeker is the president of Fair Winds Incorporated, which has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 1998 with an A+ rating, in business for 28 years. Their website claims that they’re a global leader in hot air ballooning. That might be a self congratulatory designation, but nearly three decades in the industry means they’ve earned their place.

Vitae Sports and Entertainment has an article on their website titled, “Ballooning is the Most Spontaneous Sport”. Seems legit. Speaking of spontaneous, Thomas Winger, of Fair Winds, is the guy I spent the majority of my time with at the first launch of the season for Fair Winds, which took place on May 1st. Wrap your head around this lunacy: Tom got into ballooning by answering a Craigslist ad.

Tom told me he answered an “ad for a guy who’s a private flyer who’s retired. He was a sportsman and he was a world champion; He had a couple records for long-distance flights. So I learn how to fly for two years and crewed for him and then I’ve been with Fair Winds for 5 or 6 years now, as one of lead crew members for Mariah,” which is one of the massive balloons Fair Winds operates.

I couldn’t imagine answering a Craigslist ad to possibly risk my life as an aeronaut, but Tom is that kind of guy.

Erie Town Fair & Balloon Festival from above, by De La Vaca

Tom tells me ballooning is definitely a sport, even if it doesn’t seem obvious. I asked Tom to explain the sporting side of it, and he told me with all enthusiasm that, “you actually do have a true sport competition. It’s called a Fox and a Hound.” I’m intrigued. Do go on, Tom. The sport sounds fun but also dangerous. To play, “you send out the fox first; somebody will go up in a balloon and they’ll drop geolocation markers, by a certain route, and they’ll set it up based on how the wind is that day. Then you’ll have a team of maybe six to twelves balloons that fly up after them and the goal is to drop a beanbag on that marker, and get it as close as possible… and the more close [sic] you get and the more markers you get to hit, then you win.”

The dangerous part being, “there’s hilarious things people fo,” Tom chuckles. I don’t find what comes next funny. “There are some very sporty people, who fly small balloons, and they’ll drop 1000 feet out of the sky and blast their burners right before they touch the ground, drop their bean bag, and jump back up again.” Sounds terrifying. Count us in.

The other sport aspect Tom mentions is distance. There are different types of distance, including altitude based. We naturally think of distance as traveling from point A to point B, which is the other type. Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones flew a helium/hot air balloon, the Breitling Orbiter 3, around the globe setting the longest ever flight covering 46,759 km (29,055 mi) in 19 days, 21 hours, and 55 minutes. Holy sh*t. For A to not traditional point B distance, on November 26, 2005, Vijaypat Singhania set the world altitude record for highest hot-air balloon flight, reaching 21,027 m (68,986 ft). He took off from downtown Mumbai, India, and landed 240 km (150 mi) south in Panchale.

Vitale points out that, “many balloonists compete in races, target games, and set pace on speed records and duration distances, and some enjoy the thrill of unorthodox terrain. Ballooning can rank with other outdoor sports such as boating or off-road mountain biking.”

We had no idea the sport was so diverse and fun. What do you think, are you feeling adventurous yet? There are plenty of ballon events on the calendar.

Erie Town Fair & Balloon Festival from above, by De La Vaca

Upcoming Colorado Balloon Festivals

June
– Frederick in Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival, June 25-27, Frederick

July
– Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, Steamboat Springs

August
– Moffat County Balloon Festival, Craig

September
– Labor Day Lift Off, Colorado Springs (replaces the Colorado Balloon Classic)
– Creede Colorado Balloon Festival, Creede – CANCELLED, but follow them for post-pandemic events.
– Colorfest Balloon Rally, Pagosa Springs
– Snowmass Balloon Festival, Snowmass

November
– Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival, Rocky Ford

Colorado skies are known for their beauty, the sheer rainbow spectrum in our sunrises and sunsets making the heavens above a regular source of pride and photography. That beauty is only enhanced during the many balloon festivals that Coloradans have the chance to experience. Feel free to get there early to see the launch and watch them drift off and glow in the morning sun. Some of the festivals allow spectators to get up close and personal, talk to pilots and crew, and get awesome selfies, so plan ahead.

If you want to fly but you’re not quite sure (or don’t want to shell out), showing up to volunteer and crew is a great way to develop rapport with operators. Crewing in this sense means helping unload the envelope and other equipment, getting the balloon stood up and afloat, chasing to pick up at the landing site, and loading up. Volunteer crews often get a free ride when it’s available.

Speaking for my own recent experience, I was able to go up with the Wind Whisperer, based in Parker, CO, and piloted by David Bowling and his wife Patti, during the Erie Town Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival over the May 15th weekend. Yellow Scene is a regular sponsor, but in my four-year tenure here, weather has not permitted balloon launches. This was the first year that I’ve seen balloons launch and been able to go up.

De La Vaca and Ray Schutt with David and Patti Bowling, Pilot and Crew Chief of the Wind Whisperer

I can definitely understand how it can become a wild sport, dangerous and fun, but I can also speak for the casualness of flight. I was fully prepared to be more nervous than I was but, the truth is, becoming an aeronaut – which is what you’re called when you go hot air ballooning – is a gentle and reflective experience. The world is quieted, the view of the Earth changes, and everything drifts away. It’s not like being in a plane.

I highly recommend ballooning and balloon events, whether you choose to become a sport balloonist, weekend pilot, or a bucket list adventurer. I recommend it whether you go up at all, opting maybe to pull up some camping chairs, take selfies, and enjoy the view. Have fun, kiss the wind, and know that when you go up you become family to a very small group of global adventurers. You become an aeronaut. Pin on wings not included.

For a list of operators across the state, check out colorado.com/colorado-balloon-ride-companies.

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Beyond the Ikonic and the Epic: A Guide to Colorado’s Backcountry

Laurenz Busch — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:01:55 +0000

Edited to include an additional safety note from the author.

Image by Grady James, Mt. Sneffel, for ascentbackcountry.com

Additional Safety Note:

Covid-19 has brought many unexpected trends to the world. For the backcountry and Outdoor Industry, the city shutdowns have created a surge of people desperate to get out of their homes and experience their surroundings, even if just for a place to not have to wear a mask. Our inability to travel has only exacerbated this. For many skiers the short lived 2019-2020 season was devastating, but it also forced a lot of them to find new methods to get on their skis. The backcountry offers that opportunity and it’s only more enticing now that the resorts are either closed, opening with limited capacity, require reservations, or can’t guarantee to stay open.

Our intention with this article is to share the opportunity and we want to address valid concerns that the ever growing popularity of the backcountry, where infrastructure simply can’t handle the traffic, can be devastating to the backcountry, our environment, ourselves, and other people. We all need to be mindful. More people will also mean more human-caused avalanches, which will inevitably lead to more deaths, especially for those unprepared. And with an already strained first responder system and the ever present risk of COVID-19, you are not only risking your own safety and the ability to evacuate you, you’re risking the lives of those around you.

We stress – in the most serious of terms – that you need to be prepared if you’ll be skiing in the backcountry. This means that you have the proper gear, that you have a friend or two, that you’ve taken an AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research Education) course, and that you are familiar with avalanche controlled areas and beacon parks in order to have adequate experience with your gear in a safe environment. The outdoor industry is growing and with it so are the dangers. Please make sure that you are prepared and that you NEVER take the backcountry lightly.

Resorts may crumble and chairlifts can fall but the pursuit for untouched bowls and hellish windblown peaks will live on, for nothing can take away our dreams of 4,000ft descents and fresh powder facials. With uncertainty around every corner and the head-spinning price tags of some of Colorado’s best season passes, we’re looking beyond the posh and the groomed and going where the crowds won’t.

Although some of these may be considered entry-level sites, please be aware that all backcountry excursions require the skills, knowledge, gear, and rationality to not only succeed but to survive.

Local Gear Shops

Angles Sports Exchange – Located in Longmont, Angles isn’t your typical ski shop. Their well-informed staff provide excellent info for your backcountry excursions, and they even rent telemark equipment! Whether you’re looking to skin, snowshoe, or cross country ski your way through the backcountry, Angles is there to support you.

Neptune Mountaineering – This family-owned brick and mortar staple is a force to reckon with for all of Colorado. They can’t provide you with the rationale to make good decisions, but at least they can inform you and provide the right gear. Head over to Neptune for all your backcountry skiing and mountaineering needs.

Crystal Ski Shop – Situated on the corner of 28th and Walnut, Crystal Ski Shop is Boulder’s best rental specific ski shop. Offering a wide range of brands, they’ll get you set up for a day or for the whole season. Best of all and especially useful for this article, they rent all-terrain setups for the backcountry and will even provide the beacon, shovel, and probe for just $15 more.

Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides– Money well spent. Whether you’re a self-proclaimed pro amongst chum, you’re Jimmy Chin, or you just don’t have a clue, Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides will set you up with fun, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable individuals to take you to new heights and, hopefully, new extremes.

Colorado Mountain School – They are currently offering a free avalanche awareness course. When you’re done with that, they have a wide range of backcountry safety courses to get you up to speed and ready to hit all the gnarliest lines in Colorado. Do yourself a favor and get schooled with the best before you attempt the backcountry.

The Lost Resorts of Colorado

Berthoud Ski Area | South of Winter Park

This ski area closed in 2001 and now provides a backcountry experience with a once upon a time on-piste backdrop. That means it’s an entry level area, but you still need to know what you’re doing. This is one of the busier areas on the list, though not as busy as the resorts, so time it right, get up early, miss the hordes, and hit the pow. Worst case, you’ll see some others tearing it up alongside you, and that’s alright as well.

Geneva Basin Ski Area | South of Georgetown

Having opened in 1963, the resort fought the good fight until 1984 when a chairlift fell and Geneva Basin was forced to close until proper maintenance was completed. After several unsuccessful attempts to get Geneva Basin back up and running, the U.S. Forest Service decided to burn down the lodge and all hopes of resurrection disappeared into oblivion. It’s about 4 miles to the base from the parking lot and 1,200ft gain. After that, it’s up to you how many runs you’re willing to take.

Cuchara Mountain | South of La Veta

This resort closed in 2000 but it hasn’t completely faded. The old rental office now serves as a day lodge that’s open on select weekends, along with 50 or so acres that are still skiable. With well-defined trails and a variety of different grades, Cuchara is an excellent place to learn or excel. If Cuchara isn’t enough, you can always drop off the backside and explore the entire San Isabel National Forest that surrounds it.

Hidden Valley | Estes Park

Ah, the gateway to the Rockies! Although there’s some of the best backcountry skiing hiding within the boundaries of the National Park, Estes Park has a little slice of heaven as well, called Hidden Valley. Opened in 1955 and closed in 1991, the resort now serves as an accessible backcountry area with a 2,000ft vertical drop. You’ll need to skin or snowshoe up Trail Ridge Road and then head higher and higher above the treeline until you find the powder.

The Big Mamas

Loveland Pass | Near Loveland Ski Area

You know it, I know it, even your neighbor knows it. We’ve all seen people hitch-hiking along Route 6 for another run and to be honest, we can’t blame them. Yeah, it’s famous and well known and easily accessible, but for good reason. There are lines for the beginners and chutes for the pros, trees for me, and open bowls for you, and with Route 6 right there you’ll be taking laps all day. Covid is still around so hitch-hiking is more difficult this season, we recommend taking two cars and going with your pod.

Vail Pass | West of Copper Mountain

Image via exploringtherockies.com

Vail, land of the glamorous. Good thing Vail Pass is 20 minutes east of Vail, and for most just a passing point for those driving by. This area is also used by snowmobilers so lookout and head to the less populated non-motorized routes. Shrine Pass Ski Trail is easier, Corral Creek is intermediate, and if you’re looking for a challenge take the 4.5-mile route to Janet’s Cabin via Wilder Gulch. For the pros, head to the chutes on the southeast side of Uneva Peak.

Rocky Mountain National Park | Estes Park

Yup, you can ski the NP, but you might need some help. Unless you’re good and I mean real good, finding the perfect line will come down to your navigation skills, line identifying ability, weather, and commitment to the challenge. RMNP isn’t for the easily deterred so for those with the resilience, the skillset, and the right beta those 40+ degree lines will be there for the taking come April when conditions close in on perfect. Luckily for the rest of us, there are lots of guides willing to show you the way, check out Colorado Mountain School for the hookup.

Crested Butte Backcountry Area | Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a trek but perhaps that’s why it’s the last great Colorado Ski Town. Surrounded by epic peaks, there are lots of options to go skiing beyond the resort. Crested Butte also gets one of the largest snowfalls in Colorado. Most of the backcountry will be for advanced skiers, but areas such as Coney’s via the Washington Gulch Trailhead or the Anthracites are a delight.

Aspen Backcountry Area | Aspen

A little place called Aspen. Although you won’t find very much backcountry access within the town itself without the help of the resorts, you can head out via Castle Creek Road and find some fresh snow by following Express Creek Road. This will lead you to the 10th Mountain Division’s Markley Hut from where several trails start and end. If you’re looking for the extreme, check out Mt. Sopris, 25 miles North of Aspen.

Backcountry Wilderness Areas

Indian Peaks – Navajo Peak / Apache Peak | Nederland / Ward

Some of the closest backcountry skiing to Boulder County, and definitely some of the best. Brainard Lake Trailhead will be the closest you’ll get until the road to Long Lake opens back up in June. The two 13,000ft peaks present an inspiring approach and three delectable lines for your choosing. If you play your cards right and leave early, you could probably be back in time for work.

Butler’s Gulch | South of Winter Park

Take the main skin track to Butler Bowl. From there you can access the bowl itself, Power Line, and Point 12,085. All the routes exit at the skin track or at the creek (from which you may need to climb out of and back to the skin track to head home). If you’re desperate for powder get to Butler Gulch as soon as the storm stops, the winds will already be gearing up and all that fresh snow will be blown before you know it.

Hoosier Pass | South of Breckenridge

Avalanches! Whether you’re skiing Mt. Lincoln, Quandary Peak, or the Red Mountain Glades, Hoosier Pass is a great backcountry location while staying close to Breckenridge. Avalanche danger is high in this area so be careful and come prepared. This area is littered with gullies and peaks and a great opportunity to hone in some of your more technical skills. And for those who want to experience this place without as much worry, there’s also great cross-country options.

Red Mountain Pass | San Juan Mountains

The San Juans, sharp, jagged peaks that condemn the weary and condone the rad. These mountains are beastly, beautiful and offer incredible backcountry opportunities, this being just one of them. Between Ouray and Silverton is a place called Black Bear Pass Trailhead, opposite of Forest Rd. 825. Take this road until you reach a gully 1/10th of a mile past St. Paul’s Lodge. From there it’s open country and definitely avalanche territory so you’ll need to know what that means if you want to continue.

Cameron Pass | Fort Collins

You’ll be up against the FOCO locals but supposedly they’re all pretty friendly, so your odds are good. This area is huge so we’re sticking to South Diamond Peak, the proclaimed epi-center of Cameron Pass. If you want to find the hidden gems – which there are plenty of – you’re on your own. With a fairly straight forward skin track that ascends steeply, South Diamond Peak provides seven established lines and lots of area to play. Chutes, avalanche slides, and spooky cornices await.

Monarch Pass | Salida

350 inches of snow a year, which is twenty-nine feet! Just East of Salida and near Monarch Resort there’s plenty of intermediate and expert trails to explore. Snow Stake is a great intermediate option, and for those looking for a longer day, the Tour de Monarch Pass offers a 3.5 mile round trip with 2000ft worth of climbing and 3000ft of descent. For the experts, check out Point 11692 or head to the Grand Couloir on Mt. Aetna.

Clark Peak | Medicine Bow Mountains

63 miles north of Fort Collins lies the easily accessible Blue Lake Trailhead, for the highest mountain in the Medicine Bow Range. This one is less established offering lots and lots of possibilities, including several stacked bowls, forming a length not so steep descent. You’ll need to be on top of your backcountry navigation skills to comfortably ski this area and get yourself back to the trailhead.

14’ers

Mt. Sneffels | Yankee Bowl Basin near Ouray

Image via outsidebozeman.com

Terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. The two options are either axe your way up the chute or axe your way along its East Ridge while audaciously gazing at Telluride lying graciously 5,000ft below you. This is for the best of the best, meaning the reward and the risk are immense. Not only do you dare the high risk of avalanches but you are walking on the very edge of the San Juans eagerly grasping for one of the best lines in Colorado.

Quandary Peak | Hoosier Pass

It’s the 13th tallest 14er and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. The altitude, the risk of avalanche, the wind, and the cold will all factor into your success. Although the risk of avalanche is lower due to the more subtle grade, don’t be fooled by its comparisons to other places on this list. After ascending the East Ridge, you’ll have either the North or the South Gully to choose from, ranging from 2,575ft to 3,250ft in elevation.

Mt. Bierstadt | South of Georgetown

Image via exploringtherockies.com

Depending on the road conditions to Guanella pass, you might need to bring a snowmobile or embrace a lengthy skin to the summer trailhead. From there it’s a fairly mellow ascent to the summit at which point you’ll be righteously embraced by a mighty sea of something frozen. You can certainly head over to Mt. Evans and ski some of the gullies on the North East side, but then you’d be in for a pretty long day and those runs are fairly well known. Instead, make your way back down Bierstadt minding the rocks poking out along the way. Take extra care to make sure there’s enough snow before you head out.

Mt. Elbert | Twin Lakes

Although it’s the tallest 14er in Colorado, it isn’t the most difficult to ascend. Follow the East Ridge to the summit and from there take the infamous Box Creek Couloirs dropping right around 2000ft and meeting back up with the East Ridge ascent route. From BOCO, head to Twin Lakes, and turn off Colorado 82 towards the Mt. Elbert Trailhead. At close to 14 miles and over 4,000ft of gain, you’ll have plenty to fill your day with.

ONE LAST NOTE:

In the backcountry, there are no chairlifts, no trails, and no boundaries to guide you. There’s no base lodge, or made-to-order burgers waiting for you after a long day on the slopes. There’s no price tag, no lines, and certainly no slow signs. Instead, the backcountry offers up wide-open ranges, rolling valleys, and dense forests to carve, float, and pummel your way through. A merciless opportunity to explore the untamed and unstructured. A place where opportunities are seemingly endless, where the only thing standing between you and 4000ft of waist-deep fresh tracks, is you. So go on, sign-up for that safety course, buy or borrow that gear, plan that trip, and take that very first step towards a life beyond the ikonic and the epic.

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Boulder County School Directory

Laurenz Busch — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:03:23 +0000

Art Schools

Parlando School for the Arts

303-442-0006, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, parlando.org

Tara Performing Arts High School

303-440-4510, 4180 19th St., Boulder, CO 80304

tarahighschool.org

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

303-753-6046, 1600 Pierce St., Denver, CO 80214 | rmcad.edu

Charter Schools

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School

720-242-6225, 705 Austin Ave., Erie, CO 80516

aspenridgeprepschool.org

Boulder Preparatory High School

303-545-6186, 5075 Chaparral Ct. #1, Boulder,

boulderprep.org

Jefferson Academy

Elementary School: 303-438-1011, 9955 Yarrow St., Broomfield, CO 80021

jeffcojeffersonacademyes.ss12.sharpschool.com/

Secondary School: 720-887-1992, 11251 Reed Way, Broomfield, CO 80020 | jajags.com

The Summit Academy:

303-438-6985, 7575 W 103rd Ave., Westminster, CO 80021

thesummitacademy.org/ | Prospect

Ridge Academy

720-399-0300, 2555 Preble Creek Pky., Broomfield, CO 80023

prospectridgeacademy.org

Pinnacle Charter School

K-8: 303-450-3985, 1001 W. 84th Ave.,

Federal Heights, CO 80260 High School:

303-412-2940, 8412 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260 | pinnaclecharterschool.org

Justice High School

720-328-4864, 805 Excalibur St., Lafayette, | justicehigh.org

Peak to Peak Charter School

303-453-4600, 800 Merlin Dr., Lafayette,

800 Merlin Dr, Lafayette, peaktopeak.org

Twin Peaks Charter Academy

303-772-7286, 340 S. Sunset St., Longmont,

twinpeakscharter.org

Two Roads Charter School

303-423-3377, 6980 Pierce St., Arvada,

tworoads.jeffcopublicschools.org

Stargate Charter School

303-450-3936, 14530 Washington St., Thronton,

stargateschool.org

Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

303-412-7610, 5301 Lowell Blvd., Denver,

magonacademy.org

Academy School, The

Main Campus: 303-289-8088, 11800 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031

North Campus: 303-289-8088, 12161 Park Centre Drive 80234, Westminster, CO 80234 | theacademyk12.org

Colleges

American Real Estate College

303-422-2220, 4704 N Harlan St #520, Denver, americanrealestatecollege.com/

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (formerly Culinary School of the Rockies)

877-249-0305, 637 S. Broadway St. Suite H, Boulder, escoffier.edu

Aims Community College

303-857-4022, 260 College Ave., Fort Lupton, aims.edu

Ann Rose School of Nursing Arts Inc.

303-650-2994, 7280 Irving St. Ste B-205, Westminster, CO 80030, annroseschoolofnursingarts.com

Colorado Christian University

303-963-3000, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, visit ccu.edu for more information

Colorado Mesa University

970-248-1020, 1100 North Ave., Grand Junction, http://coloradomesa.edu

Colorado Mountain College

970-945-7481, 831 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, coloradomtn.edu

Colorado School of Mines

303-273-3000, 1500 Illinois St, Golden | mines.edu

Colorado State University

303-573-6318, 475 17th St., #1400, Denver, learn.colostate.edu

Colorado Technical University

855-230-0555, 4435 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | coloradotech.edu

Colorado Virtual Academy

877-586-9456, 165 South Union Blvd, Suite 777, Lakewood | cova.coloradoed.org

Continuing Education CU

303-492-5148, 1505 University Ave (178 UCB), Boulder, | ce.colorado.edu

DeVry University

303-280-7400, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster,

devry.edu

Front Range Community College

Longmont Campus: 303-678-3722, 2190 Miller Dr., Longmont, CO 80501 | Westminster Campus: 303-404-5000, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, CO 80031 | frontrange.edu

Johnson & Wales University

303-256-9300, 7150 Montview Blvd., Denver,

jwu.edu

Metro State University

303-556-5740, 890 Auraria Pkwy #310, Denver,

msudenver.edu

Elevate Salon Institute Westminster (Formerly Montage Academy)

303-622-5051, 6775 W. 88th Ave., Westminster,

esiwestminster.com/

Naropa University

303-444-0202, 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder,

naropa.edu

Red Rocks Community College

303-914-6600, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood,

rrcc.edu

Regis University

800-568-8932, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver,

regis.edu

Southwest Acupuncture College

303-581-9955, 6630 Gunpark Drive, Suite 200 Boulder, | acupuncturecollege.edu/

University of Colorado Admissions

303-492-6301, 65 UCB, Boulder,

colorado.edu

University of Denver Admissions

303-871-2706 #3, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver, | du.edu

University of Northern Colorado

970-351-1890, 501 20th St., Greeley, CO 80639 | unco.edu

Daycare/Preschool

Acorn School for Early Childhood Development 303-938-8233, 2845 Wilderness Pl., #100, Boulder,

theacornschool.org

Active Boulder Kids Preschool Louisville

303-665-9669, 1970 Centennial Dr., Louisville,

activelouisvillekids.com

Alaya Preschool

303-449-5248, 3340 19th St., Boulder, CO 80304

alayapreschool.org/alaya

Apple Tree Christian Preschool and Kindergarten

303-466-8365, 545 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield,

appletreebroomfield.org

Bal Swan Children’s Center

303-466-6308, 1145 E. 13th Ave., Broomfield,

balswan.org

Boulder Day Nursery

303-442-7605 #4, 1518 Spruce St., Boulder, bdnschool.org

Bright Horizons

East Longmont: 303-834-3665, 919 Deerwood Dr, Longmont, CO 80504 West Longmont: 303-682-0102, 1011 Dry Creek Dr, Longmont, CO 80503 Louisville: 303-665-5511, 1818 Centennial Dr., Louisville, CO 80027 brighthorizons.com | Westminster: 303-410-8302, 11305 Decatur St, Westminster, | brighthorizons.com

Child’s Touch

303-286-8460, 9141 Poze Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229

achildstouch.com

Children’s Garden Learning Center

303-466-8801, 7085 W 119th Pl., Broomfield, CO 80020

http://childrensgardenlc.com

Children’s House Preschool

303-444-6432, 3370 Iris Walk Ct., Boulder

childrenshousepreschool.org

Cornerstone Preschool

303-776-3290, 1000 15th Ave., Longmont

bethlehem-lutheran.net

Cottage School

South Boulder: 303-449-4380, 805 30th St., Boulder, CO 80303 | North Boulder: 303-546-6814, 1301 North St., Boulder, 80304 | Longmont: 303-651-3780, 1941 N. Terry St., Longmont, CO 80501

cottageschoolsco.com

Cradle to Crayons Learning Center

303-216-1910, 1921 Youngfield Street, Golden,

goldenchildcare.com/

Dream Makers Preschool

720-274-0101, 1345 28th Street, Boulder

dreammakerspreschool.com

Exploring Minds Academy for Learning

303-828-3452, 4051 E. County Line Rd., Erie, CO 80516

exploringmindsacademy.com

Family Learning Center, The

303-442-8979, 3164 34th St., Boulder, CO 80301

flcboulder.org

Gateway Academy

303-404-3222, 900 E. 1st Ave., Broomfield

gatewayacademy.com

Goddard School

Broomfield: 303-469-4998, 3301 W 144th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80023 goddardschool.com | Erie: 303-828-5202, 3000 Village Vista Dr., Erie, CO 80516 goddardschool.com

Longmont: 303-772-3501, 1095 Olympia Ave., Longmont | goddardschool.com | Louisville: 720-739-1938, 380 Centennial Pkwy, Louisville, CO 80027 goddardschool.com

Thornton: 303-254-4144, 4203 E. 136th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602 goddardschool.com | Westminster: 303-635-1790, 4147 Main St., Westminster, CO 80031 goddardschool.com

Growing Minds Learning Center

(Formerly Miss Catherine’s)

303-530-1820, 6525 Gunpark Dr., Boulder

growingmindsco.com/

Harmony Preschool

303-444-8452, 3990 15th St., Boulder, CO 80304

harmony-preschool.com

Here We Grow 720-600-5927, 630 15th Ave. #105, Longmont

hwgchildcare.com

Jeanne’s Sunshine Preschool

720-339-3198, 11307 Billings Ave., Lafayette

jeannessunshinepreschool.weebly.com

Jefferson Street Preschool

303-666-6080, 733 Jefferson Ave., Louisville

jeffersonstreetpreschool.com

Kiddie Academy

Erie: 303-828-1030, 641 Mitchell Way , Erie,

Parker: 303-840-4645, 9350 Jordan Road, Parker 80134

kiddieacademy.com

Kindercare

Broomfield: 303-439-9110, 1045 Opal St., Broomfield, CO 80020 | Louisville: 303-666-9999, 107 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO 80027 | Longmont: 303-651-1008, 851 Crisman Dr., Longmont, CO 80501 | kindercare.com,

La Petite Academy

303-673-9333, 380 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville | lapetite.com

Little People’s Landing Learning Center

303-604-4440, 215 Century Circle, Louisville, littlepeopleslanding.com/

Louisville Montessori School Inc.

303-665-2002, 461 Tyler Ave, Louisville, louisvillemontessorischool.net

McGregor’s Garden Preschool

303-499-9341, 3535 Eastman Ave., Boulder

Mountain View Preschool 303-494-3557, 355 Ponca Pl, Boulder | mvpreschool.org

Mt. Hope Lutheran Preschool

303-499-9800, 1345 S. Broadway St., Boulder, mthopeboulder.org/index.html

My Second Home

303-664-1098, 300 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, mysecondhomeco.com

Our School Preschool

303-494-4112, 776 Cherryvale Rd., Boulder, ourschoolpreschool.org

Primrose School

Broomfield: 303-469-8000, 1680 Coalton Rd., Superior, CO 80027 | Erie: 303-665-3444, 2998 Ridge View Dr., Erie CO 80516 | Longmont: 303-774-1919, 1335 Dry Creek Dr., Longmont CO 80503 | Thornton: 303-279-0525, 12899 Grant Dr., Thornton CO 80241 | Westminster: 303-650-5437, 8430 West Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster | primroseschools.com

Promise Christian Preschool

303-666-9874, 9880 Baseline Rd., Lafayette, promisechristianpreschool.org

Rainbow Child Care

303-499-3038, 3485 Stanford Ct., Boulder boulderrainbow.com

Rainbow Children’s Center

303-684-7584, 2100 Collyer St, Longmont, CO rainbowchildrenscenter.com

Snowlions School

720-564-0456, 2580 Iris Ave., Boulder, snowlionschool.org

St. John’s Early Learning Center

303-920-2142, 11040 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, http://sjdenver.org/elc

Sunflower Preschool

303-494-2012, 3340 Dartmouth, Boulder, http://sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com

Sunset Academy Daycare

303-651-6600, 711 S. Sunset St., Longmont, sunsetacademy.com

Sunshine House

303-460-0064, 5305 W. 98th Ave., Westminster, sunshinehouse.com

Take a Break

303-665-9741, 408 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, takeabreakchildren.com

TLC Learning Center

303-776-7417, 611 Korte Parkway, Longmont, learningwithtlc.org

Treehouse Learning 303-666-1950,

175 N. 96th St., Louisville, treehouselearning.com

Wee School Preschool

303-828-2939, 690 Briggs St., Erie, CO 80516

weeschoolpreschool.com

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center

303-258-0495, 20 Lakeview Drive Unit 107, Nederland, wildbear.org

Wooden Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten

303-422-6195, 9180 Yarrow St., Westminster, woodenshoe-childcare.com

District

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

720-972-4000, 1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, adams12.org

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD)

303-447-1010, 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, bvsd.org

St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD)

303-682-7213, 395 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont, stvrain.k12.co.us

Alicia Sanchez International

(720) 561-7300, 655 Sir Galahad Dr, Lafayette, Sae.bvsd.org

Alpine Elementary

(720) 652-8140, 2005 Alpine Street, Longmont, aes.svvsd.org/

Altona Middle

(720) 494-3980, 4600 Clover Basin Dr, Longmont, | Ams.svvsd.org

Aspen Creek K-8

(720) 561-8000, 5500 Aspen Creek Dr, Broomfield | Ac8.bvsd.org

Bear Creek Elementary

(720) 561-3500, 2500 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, bce.bvsd.org

Birch Elementary

(720) 561-8800, 1035 Birch St, Broomfield, CO.

bie.bvsd.org

Black Rock Elementary

(720) 890-3995, 2000 Mountain View Boulevard, Erie, | bres.svvsd.org/

Blue Mountain (720) 652-8200, 1260 Mountain Drive, Longmont | bmes.svvsd.org/

Boulder Community School of Integrated Studies (BCSIS)

(720) 561-6500, 3995 Aurora Ave, Boulder, CO.

Bcsis.bvsd.org

Boulder Universal Online School

(720) 561-5500, 6600 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO.

bu.bvsd.org

Broomfield Heights Middle

(720) 561-8400, 1555 Daphne St, Broomfield, Bhm.bvsd.org

Burlington Elementary

(303) 776-8861, 1051 South Pratt Parkway, Longmont, bes.svvsd.org/

Career Development Center

(303) 772-3333, 1200 S Sunset St, Longmont, Cdc.svvsd.org

Centennial Middle

(720) 561-5441, 2205 Norwood Ave, Boulder, .

cem.bvsd.org

Centaurus High School

(720) 561-7500, 10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, Ceh.bvsd.org

Central Elementary

(303) 776-3236, 1020 Fourth Avenue, Longmont,

centrales.svvsd.org/

Coal Creek Elementary

(720) 561-4500, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville,

Cce.bvsd.org

Coal Ridge Middle

(303) 833-4176, 6201 Booth Dr, Longmont, CO.

Crms.svvsd.org

Community Montessori

(720) 561-3700, 805 Gillaspie Dr, Boulder, CO. | Cme.bvsd.org

Creekside Elementary

(720) 561-3800, 3740 Martin Dr, Boulder, CO. | Cre.bvsd.org

Crest View Elementary (720) 561-5461,

1897 Sumac Ave, Boulder, CO. | Cve.bvsd.org

Douglass Elementary

(720) 561-5541, 840 N 75th St, Boulder, CO. | Doe.bvsd.org

Eagle Crest Elementary

(303) 702 – 8000, 4444 Clover Basin Drive. Longmont, eces.svvsd.org/

Eisenhower Elementary School

(720) 561-6700, 1220 Eisenhower Dr, Boulder,

Eie.bvsd.org

Emerald Elementary

(720) 561-8500, 275 Emerald St, Broomfield, Eme.bvsd.org

Erie Elementary

(303) 828- 4213, 3180 Co Rd 5, Erie, CO. |

ees.svvsd.org/

Erie Middle

(303) 828-3391, 650 Main St, Erie, CO. |

Ems.svvsd.org

Escuela Bilingue Pioneer

(720) 561-7800, 101 E Baseline Rd, Lafayette, | Pie.bvsd.org

Fairview High School

(720) 561-3100, 1515 Greenbriar Blvd, Boulder, Fairviewhs.org

Fall River Elementary

(720) 652-7920, 1400 Deerwood Drive, Longmont, CO.

fres.svvsd.org/

Fireside Elementary

(720) 561-7900, 845 W Dahlia St, Louisville, CO. | Fie.bvsd.org

Flatirons Elementary

(720) 561-4600, 1150 7th St, Boulder, CO. | Fle.bvsd.org

Frederick High School

(303) 833-3533, 5690 Tipple Pkwy, Longmont, CO.

Fhs.svvsd.org

Foothill Elementary

(720) 561-2600, 1001 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO. | Foe.bvsd.org

Grand View Elementary

(303) 702 – 8000, 6601 Aggregate Boulevard, Frederick, CO.

gves.svvsd.org/

Gold Hill Elementary

(720) 561-5940, 890 Main St, Boulder, CO. | ghe.bvsd.org

Halcyon Elementary

(720) 561-4700, 3100 Bucknell Ct, Boulder, CO. | Hal.bvsd.org

Heatherwood Elementary

(720) 561-6900, 7750 Concord Dr, Boulder, CO. | Hee.bvsd.org

High Peaks

(720) 561-6500, 3995 Aurora Ave, Boulder, CO. | Hpe.bvsd.org

Horizons K-8

(720) 561-3600, 4545 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO.

Horizonsk8school.org

Hygiene Elementary

(720) 652-7920, 11968 North 75th Street, Longmont, hes.svvsd.org/

Indian Peaks Elementary

(303) 772-7240, 1335 South Judson Street, Longmont, ipes.svvsd.org/

Innovation Center

(720) 494-3969, 33 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO.

Innovation.svvsd.org

Jamestown Elementary

(720) 561-6020, 111 Mesa St, Jamestown, |

Jae.bvsd.org

Justice High School

(720) 328-4864, 805 Excalibur St, Lafayette,

Justice.high.org

Kohl Elementary School

(720) 561-8600, 1000 W 10th Ave, Broomfield

Lafayette Elementary

(720) 561-8900, 101 N Bermont Ave, Lafayette

Longmont Estates Elementary

(720) 652-8101, 1601 Northwestern Road, Longmont, lees.svvsd.org/

Longs Peak Middle

(303) 776-5611, 1500 14th Ave, Longmont, CO.

Lpms.svvsd.org

Louisville Elementary

(720) 561-7200, 400 Hutchinson St, Louisville,

Lae.bvsd.org

Louisville Middle

(720) 561-7400, 1341 Main St, Louisville, CO. | Lom.bvsd.org

Lyons Middle Senior

(303) 823-6631, 100 McConnell Dr, Lyons, CO.

Lmshs.svvsd.org

Manhattan Middle

(720) 561-6300, 290 Manhattan Dr, Boulder, CO.

Mam.bvsd.org

Mapleton Early Childhood Center

(720) 561-6200, 840 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, CO.

Mpe.bvsd.org

Mead Elementary

(970) 535-4488, 520 Walker Avenue, Mead, CO.

mes.svvsd.org/

Mead Middle

(970) 535-4446, 620 Welker Ave, Mead, CO. | Mms.svvsd.org

Mesa Elementary

(720) 561-3000, 1575 Lehigh St, Boulder, CO. | Mee.bvsd.org

Monarch High

(720) 561-4200, 329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO. | Moh.bvsd.org

Mountain View Elementary

(720) 652-8261, 1415 Fourteenth Avenue, Longmont, mves.svvsd.org/

Nederland Elementary

(720) 561-4800, 1 Sundown Trail, Nederland, CO.

Nee.bvsd.org

Nederland Middle – Senior

(720) 561-4900, 597 County Road 130, Nederland, Neh.bvsd.org

New Vista High School

(720) 561-8700, 700 20th St. Boulder, CO.

Nvh.bvsd.org

Nevin Platt (720) 561-5536, 6096 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO. Npm.bvsd.org

Northridge Elementary

(303) 774-2700, 1200 Nineteenth Avenue. Longmont, northridgees.svvsd.org/

Olde Columbine High School

(720) 494-3961, 1200 S Sunset St, Longmont,

Ochs.svvsd.org

Peak to Peak Charter School

(303) 453-4600, 800 Merlin Dr. Lafayette, CO.

Peaktopeak.com

Red Hawk Elementary (303) 774-2700,

1500 Telleen Avenue, Erie, rhes.svvsd.org/

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy

(303) 652 9162, 9447 Niwot Road. Niwot, CO.

Rmcaonline.org

Rocky Mountain Elementary

(303) 772-6750., 800 East Fifth Avenue, Longmont, rmes.svvsd.org/

Ryan Elementary School

(720) 561-7000, 1405 Centaur Village Dr, Lafayette, Rye.bvsd.org

Sandborn Elementary

(303) 772-3838, 2235 Vivian Street, Longmont, sanbornes.svvsd.org/

Silver Creek High School(720) 492- 3721,

4901 Nelson Rd, Longmont | Schs.svvsd.org

Soaring Heights PK-8

(303) 702-8020, 3280 Co Rd 5, Erie, CO. | Shpk8.svvsd.org

Southern Hills Middle

(720) 561-3400, 1500 Knox Dr, Boulder, CO. | shm.bvsd.org

Spark Discovery Preschool

(720) 652-7906, 555 8th St. Frederick, CO. | sdpk.svvsd.org/

St. Vrain Online Global Academy

(720) 494-3975, 1200 S Sunset St, Longmont, Svoga.svvsd.org

Summit Middle Charter

(720) 561-3900, 4655 Hanover Ave, Boulder | Sum.bvsd.org

Sunset Middle (303) 776-3963,

1300 S Sunset St, Longmont, CO. | Sms.svvsd.org

Superior Elementary School

(720) 561-4100, 1800 S Indiana St, Superior, CO.

Sue.bvsd.org

Thunder Valley K-8

(303) 833-2456, 600 Fifth St, Frederick, CO. | Tvk8.svvsd.org

Timberline PK-8

(303) 772-7900, 233 E Mountain View Ave, Longmont, Tpk8.svvsd.org

Trail Ridge Middle

(720) 494-3820, 1000 Button Rock Dr, Longmont, Trms.svvsd.org

University Hill Elementary (720) 561-5416, 956 16th St, Boulder. | Uhe.bvsd.org

Westview Middle

(303) 772-3134, 1651 Airport Rd, Longmont, CO.

Wms.svvsd.org

Whittier Elementary

(720) 561-5431, 2008 Pine St, Boulder, CO. | Whe.bvsd.org

Driving

911 Driving School, The

303-425-0911, 303-625-7556, 9100 W. 100th Ave. #B4, Westminster, CO 80021 | 911drivingschool.com

Arvada Driving School

303-423-0265, 12850 64th Ave, Arvada,arvadadrivingschool.com

Drive Safe Drive Schools

303-721-8881, 1658 Cole Blvd, Ste. 290, Lakewood, CO 80401,

drivesafecolorado.com

Colorado Driving Institute

303-818-7623, 2850 Iris Ave. #13, Boulder, coloradodrivinginstitute.com

Homeschool

Desiderata School

303-678-9335, 2051 Terry St. Suite A, Longmont,

desiderataschool.com

Patchwork School, The

720-271-6729, 1428 Main St., Louisville, thepatchworkschool.com

Woodrow Wilson Academy Home School Connection 303-431-3694, 8300 W. 94th Ave., Westminster, wwacademy.org

Montessori

Adventure Montessori

303-665-6789, 250 S. Cherrywood Dr., Lafayette, adventuremontessori.com

Autana Bilingual Montessori School

303-664-4788, 1305 Plaza Ct N, Lafayette, autanaschool.com

Bloom Montessori

303-776-8173, 327 Terry Street, Longmont, bloommontessori.com

Blue Mountain Montessori

303-339-0117, 201 S. Briggs St., Erie, bluemountainmontessori.com

Boulder Montessori

303-494-5814, 3300 Redstone Rd., Boulder,

bouldermontessori.org

Community Montessori

720-561-3700, 805 Gillaspie Dr., Boulder,

cme.bvsd.org

Countryside Montessori

303-494-3100, 5524 Baseline Rd., Boulder, http://montessori4children.com/

Fairview Montessori

303-661-0343, 1501 Jefferson Ave., Louisville, fairviewmontessori.com

Gateway Montessori School

303-772-3864, 1500 9th Ave., Longmont,gatewaymontessorischool.net

Heart & Hands Montessori

303-444-0181, 1355 Forest Park Cir., #100, Lafayette, heartandhandsmontessori.com

Hope Montessori Academy

Broomfield: 303-457-4400, 13785 Huron St., Broomfield, Co 80023 | Thronton:

303-255-8151, 12121 Pennsylvania St., Thornton, | Westminster: 303-404-9770, 4401 W. Main St, Westminster | montessorichild.com

Jarrow Montessori

303-443-0511, 3900 Orange Ct., Boulder, | jarrow.org

Mapleton Montessori

303-449-4499, 3121 29th St., Boulder, mapletonmontessori.org

Montessori Academy

303-926-8321, 801 N. 111th St., Lafayette, montessori-academy.lafayette.co.us/

Montessori Education Center

303-494-3002, 4745 Walnut St., Boulder | mecr.edu

Mountain Shadows Montessori School

303-530-5353, 4154 63rd St, Boulder

mountainshadows.org

Patience Montessori

303-449-5214, 3600 Hazelwood Crt., Boulder,

patiencemontessori.com

Petunia Montessori

303-926-8321, 807 N. 111th St., Lafayette, petuniamontessori.com

St. Vrain Community Montessori School

303-682-4339, 1055 Delaware Ave, Longmont, svcmontessori.org

Online

Colorado Virtual Academy

877-586-9456, 165 South Union Blvd, Suite 777, Lakewood, CO 80228 | cova.coloradoed.org

Hope Co-op Online

720-402-3000, 367 Inverness Parkway #225, Englewood, CO 80112 | hopeonline.org

Pikes Peak Online School

720-370-7767, 8601 Turnpike Dr., #100, Westminster, ppos.k12.com/

Vilas Online School

719-523-4952, 105 W Maple St., Villas, CO 81087

105 W Maple St, Vilas, CO 81087 | vilasre5.us

Private

Alpine Valley School

303-271-0525, 4501 Parfet St., Wheat Ridge,

alpinevalleyschool.org

Bixby School

303-494-7508, 4760 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder,

bixbyschool.org

Bolder Pathway School

720-420-9266, 320 E 1st Avenue, Broomfield,

bolderpathwayschool.com

Boulder Country Day School

303-527-4931, 4820 Nautilus Ct. N., Boulder,

bouldercountryday.org

Boulder Journey School

303-443-8909, 1919 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder,

boulderjourneyschool.com/

Boulder Sudbury School

720-943-0918, 3800 Plateau Rd., Boulder County, bouldersudbury.org/

Crossroads School

303-709-9881, 833 15th Ave., Longmont, crossroadslongmont.org

Crown Pointe Academy

303-428-1882, 2900 W 86th Ave, Westminster,

crownpointeacademy.org

Dawson School

303-665-6679, 10455 Dawson Dr., Lafayette,

dawsonschool.org

Friends School

303-499-1999 #206, 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder | friendsschoolboulder.org

Hillside School

303-494-1468, 7415 Lookout Rd, Longmont,

hillsidelearning.org

Holy Family High School

303-410-1411, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield,

holyfamilyhs.com

Holy Trinity Catholic School

303-427-5632, 3050 W. 76th Ave., Westminster,

htcatholic.org

Mackintosh Academy

303-794-6222, 7018 S. Prince St., Littleton,

mackintoshacademy.com

September School

303-443-9933, 96 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, septemberschool.org

Steamboat Mountain School

970-879-1350, 42605 CR 36, Steamboat Springs, steamboatmountainschool.org

Temple Grandin School

303-554-7363, 3131 Indian Rd., Boulder, templegrandinschool.org

Watershed School 303-440-7520,

1661 Alpine Ave., Boulder, watershedschool.org

Religious

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School

303-469-2049, 6995 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, beautifulsavior-lcms.org

Belleview Christian School

303-427-5459, 3455 W. 83rd Ave., Westminster, belleviewchristian.com

Holy Family High School

303-410-1411, 5195 W 144th Ave., Broomfield, holyfamilyhs.com

Longmont Christian School

303-776-3254, 1440 Coffman St., Longmont, longmontchristian.org

Messiah Lutheran School

303-776-3466, 1335 Francis St., Longmont, messiahlutherangj.org/

Mt. Zion Lutheran School

303-443-8477, 1680 Balsam Ave., Boulder, mtzionboulder.org

Nativity of our Lord School

303-466-4177, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield, school.nool.us/

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy

303-652-9162, 9447 Niwot Rd., Niwot, CO 80503

rmcaonline.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus School

303-447-2362, 1317 Mapleton Ave., Boulder,

shjboulder.org

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School

303-424-1306, 8997 West 88th Ave., Westminster, svl.school/

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

303-776-8760, 350 Emery St., Longmont,

school.johnthebaptist.org/

St. Louis Catholic School

303-666-6220, 925 Grant Ave., Louisville, school.stlp.org/

Waldorf

Boulder Valley Waldorf (formerly Shepherd) 303-652-0130, 6500 W. Dry Creek Pkwy, Niwot, http://bvwaldorf.org/

Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten

303-541-0671, 4072 N. 19th St., Boulder, boulderwaldorf.com

Denver Waldorf School

303-777-0531, 2100 S. Pennsylvania St., Denver, denverwaldorf.org/

Shining Mountain Waldorf School

303-444-7697, 999 Violet Ave., Boulder, smwaldorf.org

Star Song Lifeways Program

303-442-0998, 3640 Buckeye Ct., Boulder, starsong-lifeways.com/About-Us.html

Camps: Outdoors

Avid 4 Adventure

720-249-2412, 2805 Wilderness Pl Suite 100, Boulder, avid4.com

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

970-453-6422, 524 Wellington Rd., Breckenridge, boec.org

Cal-Wood

303-449-0603, 2282 County Rd 87, Jamestown,

calwood.org

Cheley Colorado Camps

970-586-4244, 3960 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park,

cheley.com

Colorado Mountain Ranch

303-442-4557, 10063 Gold Hill Rd., Boulder,

coloradomountainranch.com

Keystone Science School

970-468-2098, 1053 Soda Ridge Rd., Keystone,

keystonescienceschool.org

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center

303-258-0495, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland,

wildbear.org

Women’s Wilderness

303-938-9191, 2845 Wilderness Place, Suite 211, Boulder, CO 80301 | womenswilderness.org

Tutoring

Bolder Tutor LLC

(previously Bolder Pathway School)

720-420-9266, 320 E. 1st Ave., #101, Broomfield,

bolderpathwayschool.com/

Huntington Learning Center

303-404-0645, 5127 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield,

huntingtonhelps.com/

Kumon Math and Reading Centers

Broomfield: 720-388-8222, 6590 W. 120th Ave., #B4, Broomfield, CO 80020 kumon.com | Westminster: 303-464-1210, 12910 Zuni St. Unit 1000, Westminster, CO 80234

Boulder: 720-924-6284, 2525 Arapahoe Ave #8, Boulder, CO 80302 | Longmont: 303-485-2830, 2318 West 17th Ave., #D, Longmont, CO 80501 | Lafayette: 303-604-2100, 535 W. South Boulder Rd. Suite #230, Lafayette, CO 80026 | Erie: 303-222-9700, 720 Austin Ave. Suite #101, Erie, CO 80516 | kumon.com

Learning Pathways

303-499-1941, 1790 30th St., #235, Boulder, learningpathwayscolorado.com

Learning Power

303-938-0136, 1548 Old Tale Rd., Boulder

Lori Lucas

303-545-6215, 977 9th St. Boulder |

lorilucas.org

Mathnasium

303-280-6284, 13644 Orchard Parkway #700, Westminster |

mathnasium.com/westminster

Spanish Easy and Fun

303-827-5965, 850 Laramie Blvd, Unit C, Boulder, spanisheasyfun.com

Reading Solutions

970-689-2290, 604 West 4th, Loveland,coloradoreadingsolutions.com/

Tutor Doctor, The

303-945-3703, 1942 Broadway, Ste 314, Boulder,

boulderhometutors.com/

Tutoring Excellence

720-613-8090, 1445 Nelson Rd, Longmont, tutoringexcellence.com/

Living Arts School

720-383-4406, 11272 Billings Ave., Lafayette,

livingartsschool.com/

Book Arts League

303-492-4788, 1915 N 95th St, Lafayette, bookartsleague.org

Dance/Gymnastics

3rd Law Dance/Theater

303-938-8656, 2590 Walnut St., Suite 3, Boulder, CO 80302; mailing address: 2026 19th St., Boulder | 3rdlaw.org

Airborne Gymnastics

303-684-3716, 1816 Boston Ave., Longmont, airbornegym.com

Artistic Fusion Dance Academy

720-929-1820, 12421 Washington St #190, Thornton | artistic-fusion.com

Arts Hub

303-229-1127, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, artunder.org

Belliston Academy of Ballet & Dance

303-973-2070, 8310 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, bellistonacademy.com

Boulder Ballet

303-443-0028, 2590 Walnut St., #10, Boulder, boulderballet.org

Boulder Performing Arts Co., LLC

303-859-4195, 3395 Vista Dr., Boulder, bpac.biz

CATS Gymnastics & Rock Climbing

303-939-9699, 2400 30th St., Boulder,

catsgym.com

Centennial State Ballet

303-772-1335, 1422 Nelson Road, Longmont, centennialstateballet.org

Dance Dimensions

303-772-3750, 638 Main St., Longmont, dancedimensions.net

Elite Dance Academy

303-466-8626, 8820 W. 116th Cir. #A, Broomfield, elitedanceacademy.net

Flatirons Gymnastics

303-465-6303, 2645 Industrial Ln., Broomfield, flatironsgymnastics.com

Fred Astaire Dance Studio

303-429-3237, 6995 W. 88th Ave., Westminster, fredastairedenver.com

Globalsound Studio

303-439-7956, 555 Alter St., #19F, Broomfield, globalsoundstudio.com

Grace Studios

303-465-5678, 3101 Industrial Ln., #B, Broomfield, gracestudios.com

Gymnastics Unlimited

303-452-4075, 525 W. 115th Ave., Northglenn,

gucolorado.com

Gymboree Play & Music

303-743-7529, 5046 E. Hampden Ave., Denver,

gymboreeclasses.com (303) 743-752

High Peaks Twirling

303-325-4764, PO Box 761, Lafayette, CO 80026

highpeakstwirlers.com

Imagination Circus Arts

303-548-9340, 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder, imaginationcircusarts.com

Mountain Kids Gymnastics

303-665-8287, 474 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville,

mountain-kids.com

Premier School of Dance

303-457-2165, 12351 Grant St., #360, Thornton,

danceatpremier.com

Scootbacks Square Dance Class

303-451-6126, 545 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, scootbacks.com

Tango Colorado

303-669-2762, 1570 Clarkson St., Denver, tangocolorado.org

Taps and Toes Dance Studio

303-460-0685, 6855 W. 116th Ave, Broomfield,

tapsntoes.com/

Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics

720-887-6752, 1405 S Public Rd., Lafayette, xtremealtitude.com

Arts – Language

Alliance Francaise

303-831-0304, 571 Galapago St., Denver, afdenver.org

Intercambio

303-996-0275, 4735 Walnut St. Suite B, Boulder, intercambio.org

Language Solutions

303-502-4746, 305 W. Simpson, Lafayette

Spanish Easy and Fun

303-827-5965, 850 Laramie Blvd. Unit C, Boulder, spanisheasyfun.com

Spanish Institute

303-503-5652, 2850 Iris Ave., #1-4, Boulder, spanish-institute.org

Arts – Music

The Afterbeat Drum School

720-837-5410, 917 Front St., Louisville, afterbeatdrumschool.com

Boulder Guitar Coach

720-323-6424, Boulder,

boulderguitarcoach.com

Boulder Suzuki Strings

303-499-2807, 2705 Stanford Ave., Boulder,

bouldersuzukistrings.org

Child’s Song, A

303-460-7408, 12301 Grant St., #200, Thornton,

achildssong.com

Colorado Children’s Chorale

303-892-5600, 2420 W. 26th Ave., Suite 350-D, Northglenn, childrenschorale.org

DaVinci Center for Musical Arts

720-838-8685, 555 Alter St., #G, Broomfield,

davinciarts.org

Dog House Music

303-664-1600, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, doghousemusic.com

Flatirons Strings Academy

303-908-6784, 3745 Martin Dr., Boulder, fsamusic.org

Illuminata Music

303-776-6651, Longmont,

illuminatamusic.musicteachershelper.com

Jason Olson Guitarist

303-621-4031, 320 Main St., #D, Longmont, jasonolsonguitarist.com/

Kutandara Center

303-443-2969, 5401 Western Ave. #B, Boulder, kutandara.com

Lesson Studio/Rock PopMa

303-543-3777, 3200 Valmont Rd., Unit 8, Boulder, thelessonstudio.com

Love Music Studio

770-316-4389, 1095 Atlantis Ave., Lafayette,

lovemusicstudios.com/home

Melody Kids Music Together

303-773-0742, 2015 Ionosphere St., Longmont,

melodykids.com

Mojo’s Music Academy

303-776-3373, 350 Terry St, Longmont, mojosmusicacademy.com

Mountain Song Music Studio

303-413-1120, see website for locations across the Front Range

mountainsongmusic.yourvirtuoso.com

My Local Music Lessons

(Boulder Guitar Studio)

303-442-2379, 3873 Bosque Court, Boulder,

boulderguitar.com

My Piano Prodigy

303-828-0409, Home Studio, Erie, CO

mypianoprodigy.musicteachershelper.com/home

Colorado Music Festival

and Center for Musical Arts

303.665.0599, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, comusic.org

Rocky Ridge Music Center

303-449-1106, 1128 Pine St., Boulder,

rockyridge.org

School of Rock

303-325-3772, 11970 Quay St, Broomfield, schoolofrock.com

Arts – Theater

Arvada Center

720-898-7200, 6901 Wadsworth , Arvada, arvadacenter.org

Boulder Dinner Theatre (BDT)

303-449-6000, 5501 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, bdtstage.com

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company

303-351-2382, 2590 Walnut St. #1, Boulder, http://betc.org/

Coal Creek Community Theater

303-665-0055, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville, cctlouisville.org/

Dance Space

720-255-2619, 16669 Washington St., Thornton, dancespacedance.com

Jester’s Dinner Theatre/

Performing Arts School

303-682-9980, 224 Main St., Longmont, jesterstheatre.com

Longmont Theatre Co.

303-772-5200, 513 Main St., Longmont, longmonttheatre.org

Louisville Center for the Arts

303-335-4581, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville, louisvilleart.org

Theater Company of Lafayette

1-800-838-3006, 300 E. Simpson st., Lafayette, http://tclstage.org/

Peanut Butter Players

303-786-8727, 1376 Miners Dr., Lafayette, peanutbutterplayers.com

Reel Kids

720-650-2090, 602 Center Dr., #E, Superior, myreelkids.com/

Wildflower School of Voice

720-212-1244, 3217 Walnut St., Boulder, wildflowerschoolofvoice.com

Arts – Art

The Arts HUB

303-229-1127, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, artunder.org

Sunflower Art Studio

720-939-7545, 6545 Gunpark Dr., #200, Boulder,

artsunflower.com

Inspiration Art Academy

720-273-2477, 457 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501

inspirationartacademy.com

Whimsy Paint and Sip Art Studio

303-665-7026, 14676 Delaware St #850, Westminster | whimsypaintandsip.com

Young Rembrandts 303-997-4601,

See the website for the various locations. youngrembrandts.com/denvernw/default

Sports – Rock Climbing

Avid 4 Adventure

720-249-2412, 2805 Wilderness Pl Suite 100, Boulder, avid4.com

Camp Granite Lake

720-249-2997, 11902 Camp Eden Road, Golden, campgranitelake.com

Movement Climbing and Fitness

303-443-1505, 2845 Valmont Rd., Boulder, movementboulder.com

Spot Bouldering Gym, The

303-379-8806, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder, thespotgym.com

Boulder Rock Club

303-447-2804, 2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, boulderrockclub.com

Rock’n & Jam’n

303-254-4344, 9499 Washington St., #C, Thornton, climbthebest.com

Women’s Wilderness

303-938-9191, 2845 Wilderness Place, Suite 211 Boulder, womenswilderness.org

X-Arena | 303-706-0909,

9499 B North Washington St., Thornton, xtremechallengearena.com

Skateboarding

All Star Skateboard Camps

(970) 236-6147, check website for locations,

campchannel.com/summer-camps/All-Star-Adventures-Skateboard-Snowboard-Surf-Camps-5070.html

Progresh, Inc.

720-441-2112, 9499 Washington St., #50, Thornton, progresh.com/

Square State Skate

720-441-4047, see website, Boulder,

squarestateskate.com

Soccer

Boulder Indoor Soccer

303-440-0809, 3203 Pearl St., Boulder, boulderindoorsoccer.com

Colorado Fusion Soccer Club

303-399-5858, 111 Havana St #120, Aurora, rapidsyouthsoccer.org/

FC Boulder Soccer

303-443-8877, 2450 Central Ave, Unit D-1, Boulder, fcboulder.com/

Swimming

Aquavista Swim School

303-499-3188, 3485 Martin Dr., Boulder

Swim School of Boulder/ Ocean First Diving 303-444-7234, 3015 Bluff St., Boulder,

oceanfirst.blue/

Blue Dolphin Swim School

303-254-6920, 7655 West 108th Ave., #300,. Broomfield, bluedolphinswimschool.com

Colorado Swim School

303-439-7946, 5075 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield,

coswimschool.com

Infant Aquatics at Swim, Float, Swim

303-499-2229, 795 S. Sherman St., Longmont, infantaquatics.com

Equestrian

Academy Stables

303-665-4637, 4277 N. 109th St., Lafayette, academystables.com

Rising Star Equestrian Center

303-431-4675, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada, arisingstareqcenter.com

JK Ranch

303-665-2322, 9143 Valmont Rd., Boulder, justalittlefarm.com/

Mounting Miracles Ranch, Inc.

720-971-0569, 11051 Jasper Rd, Lafayette, mountingmiraclesranch.org/

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center

303-652-9131, 11968 Mineral Rd., Longmont,

ctrcinc.org

Cornerstone Farm at Triple Creek Ranch

303-444-4291, 4255 Nelson Rd., Longmont,

triplecreek-ranch.com

Owen Quarter Horses

303-910-1903, 9477 County Rd. 15, Firestone,

owenquarterhorses.com

Triple Creek Ranch

303-444-4291, 4255 Nelson Rd, Longmont, triplecreek-ranch.com

Plane View Farm

303-532-9381, 4738 County Rd. 5, Erie, planeviewfarm.com

Martial Arts

ATA Karate/Blackbelt (American Taekwondo Assoc.) 303-963-9440, 8433 church ranch blvd #300, Westminster, atawekick.com

Boulder Quest Center

303-440-3647, 1501 Lee Hill Rd. #18, Boulder,

boulderquest.com

Easton Brazillian Jiu Jitsu

303-938-1275, 2005 32nd St., Boulder, CO 80301

eastonbjj.com

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association

303-507-3800, 1750 38th St., Boulder, CO 80301

shaolinhungmei.org

Tran’s Martial Arts

303-402-9460, 3101-1/2 28th St., Boulder,

trans-mafc.com

Bennetts Karate

303-947-3908, 720 Austin Ave. #100, Erie, bennettskarate.com 720 Austin Ave #100, Erie

Rocky Mountain Kung Fu

720-775-2839, 990 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, rockymountainkungfu.com

Vision Quest Kenpo Karate-IBBA

303-604-2119, 305 Waneka Pkwy, Lafayette,

vqmartialarts.com/

Tran’s Martial Arts

303-776-1887, 117 South Sunset St., Suite D, Longmont, trans-mafc.com

Scornavacco Family Karate

303-485-5425, 1830 Boston Ave., #F, Longmont, karatechangeslives.com

Shudokan Karate

720-893-1331, 1350 Ken Pratt Blvd 4A, Longmont, shudokankarate.org

International Martial Arts

303-665-0339, 1340 Main St., Louisville, imakarate.com

Success Martial Arts

720-890-3889, 1721 Boxelder St. #105, Louisville, successmartialarts.net

Seo’s Martial Arts

303-431-2200, 6490 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, seosmartialartsacademy.com/

The Dojo of Karate

303-920-4500, 1975 W. 120th Ave., #300, Westminster, thedojoofkarate.com

Stephen Oliver’s Mile High Karate

303-426-0277, 11265 Decatur St. Unit 200, Westminster, milehighkarate.com

Pancrase USA 720-988-8088,

8 Garden Center, Broomfield, pancrase.us

Misc

Renaissance Adventures

303-786-9216, 5717 Arapahoe Ave #100, Boulder, renaissanceadventures.com

Northern Colorado Fencers

303-443-6557, 1949 33rd St, Boulder,

ncfencers.org

Rocky Mountain Tennis Center

303-443-3172, 1345 28th St, Boulder,

rmtenniscenter.com

Colorado Junior Rowing Camp

303-229-5081, 5565 Reservoir Rd, Boulder,

Cjcrew.org

Govt Services

Boulder County Housing & Human Services

303-441-1000, 3400 Broadway, Boulder, bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder County Department

of Social Services

303-441-1000, 3400 Broadway, Boulder, bouldercolorado.gov

Boulder County Head Start

303-441-3980, 3482 Broadway, Boulder, bouldercolorado.gov

Broomfield Recreation Department

303-464-5835, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, broomfield.org

City of Boulder Parks & Recreation

303-413-7200 x7214, 3198 Broadway, Boulder,

bouldercolorado.gov

City of Longmont Parks

and Recreation Dept.

303-651-8446, 310 Quail Rd., Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov

Erie Parks and Recreation

303-926-2541, 450 Powers St., Erie, CO 80516

erieco.gov

Rec Center

Bob Burger- Lafayette Park & Rec Center

303-665-0469, 111 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette,

cityoflafayette.com/recreation

YMCA Boulder

303-442-2778, 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder,

ymcanoco.org

YMCA Lafayette

303-664-5455, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

ymcabv.org/membership/mapleton-ymca

YMCA Longmont

303-776-0370, 950 Lashley Ln., Longmont ymcabv.org/membership/ed-ruth-lehman-ymca

Paul Derda Broomfield Rec Center/Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park

303-460-6900 13201 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield,

broomfield.org/339/Recreation

Louisville Recreation Center

303-666-7400, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville, ci.louisville.co.us

Northglenn Rec Center

303-450-8800, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, northglenn.org

Libraries

Boulder Public Library

303-441-3100, George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305

boulderlibrary.org/

Boulder Public Library

303-441-3100, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, boulderlibrary.org/

Boulder Public Library

303-441-4390, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80303

boulderlibrary.org/

Boulder Public Library Events

303-441-3100, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO 80302

boulderlibrary.org/

Broomfield Library

720-887-2300, 3 Community Park Dr., Broomfield, CO 80020

broomfield.org/

Erie Community Library

720-685-5200, 400 Powers St., Erie, 80516

http://erieco.gov/

High Plains Library

888-861-7323, 400 Powers St., Erie,

mylibrary.us

Lafayette Public Library

303-665-5200, 775 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, cityoflafayette.com/library

Longmont Public Library

303-651-8470, 409 4th Ave, Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library

Louisville Public Library

303-335-4849, 951 Spruce St., Louisville, ci.louisville.co.us/library/

Thornton Branch Library

303-287-2514, 8992 Washington St., Thornton

Services – Family Support

Moxie Moms

303-815-7795, 1850 22nd St., #12, Boulder,

moxie-moms.com

Precious Child, A

303-466-4272, 7051 W 118th Ave, Broomfield,

apreciouschild.org

Shalom Baby

720-364-1812, 3800 Kalmia Ave., Boulder,

boulderjcc.org/main/infants-youth-family/

Stepping Stones

720-628-6648, 2705 Spruce St, Boulder, steppingstonesupportcenter.com/

Misc

Face Fiesta

303-994-2595, see website, Lafayette,

facefiesta.com

Fanciful Faces

303-579-9998, 7277 Mt. Sherman Rd., Longmont | fancifulfacesboulder.com

Inspector Magic

719-637-9965, 15225 Pleasant View Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921

inspectormagic.com

Council Boy Scouts

970-330-6305, 2215 23rd St, Greeley, CO 80634

denverboyscouts.org

Boondocks Fun Center

720-977-8000, 11425 Community Center Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233

boondocks.com/

Dizzy Family Fun Center

303-834-9067, 455 Weaver Park Rd., Suite 100, Longmont, dizzycolorado.com

Fat Cats All Out Fun

303-466-7515, 10685 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, fatcatsfun.com

Gateway Park Fun Center

303-442-4386, 4800 N. 28th St., Boulder, gatewayfunpark.com

Little Monkey Bizness

303-252-9999 #5, 14693 Orchard Pkwy., Westminster, CO 80023

monkeybizness.com

Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center

970-663-9999, 401 Denver Ave.,. Loveland, laserfuncenter.com

Chipper’s Lanes

303-466-9700, 100 Nickel St, Broomfield, chipperslanes.com

Sciences

Up-A-Creek Robotics

303-651-7900, 950 S. Sherman St. Suite 300, Longmont, CO 80501

team1619.org

Boulder Digital Arts

303-800-4647, 1600 Range St., #100, Boulder, boulderdigitalarts.com

Bricks4Kidz

303-997-6809, 14852 Galapago St., # K-303 , Westminster, bricks4kidz.com/510

Butterfly Pavilion

303-469-5441 #1852, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster,

butterflies.org

Camp Invention

800-968-4332, Erie,

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

970-565-8975, 23390 Rd. K, Cortez, 1

crowcanyon.org

CU Science Discovery

303-492-47188, 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder,

colorado.edu/ScienceDiscovery/

Dinosaur Ridge

303-697-3466, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, dinoridge.org/

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

303-492-5002, 2414 Regent Dr, Boulder,

fiske.colorado.edu

K-TEC Kids: Bits, Bytes & Bots

303-494-2687, 637-B S. Broadway #248, Boulder, bitsbytesbots.com

NCAR Public Visitor Program

303-497-1000, 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder,

ncar.ucar.edu

Space Voyage Academy

303-985-3143, 12109 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, spacevoyage.com

Thorne Nature Experience

303-499-3647, 1466 N 63rd St., Boulder, thornenature.org

Museum

BMOCA (Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art)

303-443-2122, 1750 13th St., Boulder,

bmoca.org

WOW! Children’s Museum

303-604-2424, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette,

wowchildrensmuseum.org/

Children’s Museum of Denver

303-433-7444. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, CO 80211

mychildsmuseum.org/

Colorado Railroad Museum

303-279-4591, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, coloradorailroadmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum

720-865-5000, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver,

denverartmuseum.org

Denver Botanic Gardens

720-865-3500, 1007 York St., Denver,

botanicgardens.org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

303-370-6000, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver,

dmns.org

Dougherty Museum

303-776-2520, 8306 N 107 St., Longmont, bouldercounty.org/openspace/dougherty/

Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

303-651-8374, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, ci.longmont.co.us/museum

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

303-298-7554, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, mcadenver.org

New Museum of Boulder

303-449-3464, 2205 Broadway,. Boulder, boulderhistory.org

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

303-492-6270, UCB 218, Boulder,

colorado.edu/cumuseum/

Wings Over the Rockies

303-360-5360, 7711 East Academy Blvd., Denver, wingsmuseum.org

Zoo

Denver Zoo, 303-445-7545, 2300 Steele St, Denver, denverzoo.org

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When Heroes Fall

French Davis — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 05:06:15 +0000

When I was 9 years old, I had three favorite authors: Franklin W. Dixon (a pen name for dozens of authors who wrote the Hardy Boys series), Walter Farley (writer of the Black Stallion series), and Roald Dahl.

Of the three, Dahl topped the list. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. James and the Giant Peach. The Twits. The Witches. I read all of them multiple times. I loved the way he told his stories, the way he weaved narratives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, the way he often featured children — like me — as the hero and that the bad guys were the mean adults — especially mean teachers, of which I’d already met a few in my own life. There was a grisly darkness to much of his storytelling. He could be disgusting and vulgar. But there was still plenty of magic, too. He was a latter day Brothers Grimm.

He was my hero.

He was a hero in only the way a 9-year-old boy can imagine him to be. I figured he was a lot like Willy Wonka himself. I imagined him living in a big British castle, surrounded by his own army of Oompa Loompas (I was too young to understand the problematic metaphor at play here), inviting neighborhood children over to romp through his estate and play in all the different magical rooms he must have created expressly for them. He was a paragon of idyllic child wonderment to me.

And then, in 1983, he did an interview with the New Statesman. And what he said in that interview absolutely devastated me.

“In 1983, he told the New Statesman, ‘There is a trait in the Jewish character that does provoke animosity, maybe it’s a kind of lack of generosity towards non-Jews. I mean, there’s always a reason why anti-anything crops up anywhere; even a stinker like Hitler didn’t just pick on them for no reason. I mean, if you and I were in a line moving towards what we knew were gas chambers, I’d rather have a go at taking one of the guards with me; but they [the Jews] were always submissive.’”

By this point I’d already learned much about the Holocaust. I already had a strong notion of its reverberation throughout my own family. I had already read Joseph and Me and The Diary of Anne Frank. My Jewish identity had been cemented. And here was my hero, absolutely ripping it to shreds.

I was hurt. I was confused. But mostly, I was angry. And I wanted the world to be as angry at him as I was. So I started telling people about what I’d read whenever his name came up.

No one believed me.

Everyone loved his books. There was no way they could reconcile this cognitive dissonance in their own heads. It was all a lie, they’d tell me. You don’t know what you read, they’d say. Or in some cases, it would be worse, and they’d suggest maybe he had a point.

When he died in 1990, it came up all over again. I was in high school, and my English teacher brought it up in class. And when I challenged her that yeah, he wrote good books, but he was also a terrible person, she admonished me for “trying to tarnish” his legacy.

I suppose I’m glad it happened to me when it did — learning at an early age just how precarious and ill-advised it was to worship actual living human beings as heroes. Humanity is rife with fallibility. The higher up the precipice of your pedestal resides, the greater the fall when your hero slips off of it. No one is as perfect as we want them to be.

I couldn’t help but be struck by these memories as I watched the news cycle and social media firestorm that ensued immediately after the helicopter crash that killed John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Ara Zobayan, Gianna Bryant, and Kobe Bryant.

To call it a swirl is an understatement. First, the outcry of grief and hero-worship, and almost as immediate, the ensuing backlash regarding the looming shadow of the 2003 rape charges he faced in Eagle County. Even just tweeting out the 2016 Daily Beast article on the topic got a WaPo reporter suspended. The two camps — those who think the case bears relevance in regard to his legacy, and those who decry it as an ill-timed character assassination at best — appear to be separated by an enormous gulf. There won’t be a meeting of the minds on this one anytime soon.

It’s sad for everyone. For the families of the victims of the crash, for victims of sexual violence who might consider his adulation as yet another personal violation, and for the people grieving the loss of their hero while simultaneously watching his legacy tarnished by their friends.

The truth, and perhaps this is the saddest takeaway of all, is that the worst thing our heroes can ever be… is human.

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Summer Calendar 2019: All Good Things Under the Sun

editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:35:30 +0000

June

June 15th – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Padres – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

John Michael Montgomery – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

LYFTD w/ LWKY, Ghost Ride & Halfway to Mars – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

The Slackers w/ The Alcapones – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

WWE Live – 7:30 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Hanuman Festival – June 13-16 – Yoga and Music Festival – Boulder – https://hanumanfestival.com/

Empire of the Sun – June 14-16 – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Denver PrideFest – June 15-16 – Civic Center Park, Denver – https://denverpride.org/

Juneteenth Music Festival – June 15-16 – Historic Five Points Neighborhood, Denver – https://www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com/

June 16th – Sunday

Colorado Rockies vs. Padres – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Boulder Market – 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Central Park, Boulder – https://www.coloradoevents.org/bouldermarket

America – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

Grupo Pesado – Elitch Gardens, Denver – https://www.elitchgardens.com/entertainment/concerts2019/

Hazel Miller – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

Queen City Country & Western Showcase – 2:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

June 17th – Monday

Local Natives w/ Middle Kids – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

June 18th – Tuesday

Vundabar & Together Pangea w/ Dehd – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

June 19th – Wednesday

Jennifer Lopez – 8:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Whiskey Myers w/ Brent Cobb – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

June 20th – Thursday

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Manilla Killa w/ Covex & Shae District – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Telluride Bluegrass Festival – June 20-23 – Telluride – Camping, Contests, Merchandise – https://bluegrass.com/telluride/

Sonic Bloom Music Festival – June 20-23 – Spanish Peaks Country, CO – https://sonicbloomfestival.com/

June 21st – Friday

Andrea Bocelli – 8:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Nick Murphy FKA Chet Faker w/ Beacon – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Parker McCollum – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Who’s Bad w/ Float Like a Buffalo – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

16th Street Fair – June 21-22 – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – 16th Street Mall, Denver – http://16thstfair.com/

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – June 21-23 – Estes Park – https://www.estesmidsummer.com/

June 22nd – Saturday

Chase Bryant – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Hillsong United – 7:30 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Sticky Fingers w/ Tommy Newport –
9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

June 23rd – Sunday

Dotsero – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver –
http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

Howard Jones – 7:00 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

John Paul White w/ The Prescriptions –
8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

School of Rock Showcase – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

June 26th – Wednesday

Clubz & Girl Ultra – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

New Found Glory w/ Real Friends, The Early November & Doll Skin – 7:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Greeley Stampede – June 26-July 7 – Greeley – Tickets – https://www.greeleystampede.org/

June 27th – Thursday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Outlaws vs. Rattlers – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Feed Me w/ No Mana & Phiilo – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

The Felice Brothers w/ Johnathan Rice – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

June 28th – Friday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Alex Williams & Matt Castillo – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Blue October w/ Mona – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Color Red For All Stars – 9:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Pepe Aguilar y Familia – 8:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Greyhounds w/ Patrick Dethlefs – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Colorado Brewers Festival – June 28-29 – Fort Collins – Tickets – https://downtownfortcollins.com/event/colorado-brewers-festival/

June 29th – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers- Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Jamestown Revival w/ Ian Noe – 9:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Westword Music Showcase – Golden Triangle, Denver – Tickets – https://www.westwordshowcase.com/

High Peaks Art Festival – June 29-30 – Nederland – http://highpeaksartfestival.com/

June 30th – Sunday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers- Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Buckner FunkenJazz – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

Ozark Mountain Daredevils – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

July

July 2nd – Tuesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Astros- Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Ocean Alley w/ Ruby Waters – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Shawn Mendes w/ Alessia Cara – 7:30 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

July 3rd – Wednesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Astros- Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets-
https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Carly Rae Jepsen w/ Mansionair –
7:30 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Santana – 7:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver –
Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Super Diamond – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets –
https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

July 4th – Thursday

Outlaws vs. Bayhawks – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Longmont Symphony 4th of July Concert – 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – Thompson Park, Longmont – http://longmontsymphony.org/july-4th-concert-in-the-park/

Rubedo’s Independence Day V & Matt Embree – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

July 5th – Friday

The Bright Light Social Hour w/ Walker Lukens – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Mastadon w/ Aweminus, Stabby & Morf –
9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and
Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Cherry Creek Arts Festival –
July 5-7 – Denver – Schedules and Maps –
https://cherrycreekartsfestival.org/

July 6th – Saturday

Dustbowl Revival w/ The Woodpile –
6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

July 7th – Sunday

Invisible Bird – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

Melissa Etheridge – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

Villalobos Brothers w/ El Javi – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

July 9th – Tuesday

Bad Religion w/ Dave Hause & The Mermaid – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

July 10th – Wednesday

Hugh Jackman – 7:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

July 11th – Thursday

Outlaws vs. Blaze – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Ariana Grande – 8:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Deerhunter – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Denver Municipal Band w/ Carol Jantsch – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Shooter Jennings – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

July 12th – Friday

Colorado Rockies vs. Reds – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Brubeck Brothers Quartet w/ Venus Cruz – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Dillion Carmichael – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Khalid – 7:30 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Tab Benoit – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Colorado Irish Festival – July 12-14 – Clement Park, Littleton – http://coloradoirishfestival.com/

July 13th – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Reds – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Drums Along the Rockies – 6:30 p.m. – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – Tickets – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Don Felder – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

Inspector w/ Vic N’ The Narwhals – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

An Evening With Michael Buble – 8:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo – July 13-14 – 6:00-9:30 a.m. – Bald Eagle Lake, Steamboat Springs – https://www.steamboatchamber.com/events/annual-events/hot-air-balloon-rodeo/

Johnny Orlando & Mackenzie Ziegler – Elitch Gardens, Denver – https://www.elitchgardens.com/entertainment/concerts2019/

July 14th – Sunday

Colorado Rockies vs. Reds – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Boulder Market – 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Central Park, Boulder – https://www.coloradoevents.org/bouldermarket

Conjunto Colores – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

Orgone w/ Cosmic Joe – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

July 15th – Monday

Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

July 16th – Tuesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

July 17th – Wednesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Boys of Summer – 2:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

July 18th – Thursday

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Rainbow Militia w/ Chimney Choir & DeCollage – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

July 19th – Friday

Blister 66 – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Frank Foster – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Gasoline Lollipops w/ Chella & The Charm – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

The Growlers w/ BRONCHO – July 19-20 – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Global Dance Festival – July 19-20 – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – https://globaldancefestival.com/

Mile High Global Bazaar – July 19-21 – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – https://www.coloradoevents.org/mile-high-global-bazaar

Slow Food Nations – July 19-21 – Food Festival – Larimer Square, Larimer St, Denver – Events – https://slowfoodnations.org/

July 20th – Saturday

Castle Rock WineFest – 2:00-8:00 p.m. – Castle Rock – Tickets – https://castlerock.org/castle-rock-winefest/

MattyB Featuring The Haschak Sisters – Elitch Gardens, Denver – https://www.elitchgardens.com/entertainment/concerts2019/

My Body Sings Electric – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Reggae on the Grass – 12:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Water Lantern Festival – 5:30 p.m. Gates Open – Carpenter Park, Thornton – Tickets – https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/denver.php

Winter Park Jazz Festival – July 20-21 – Rendezvous Event Center, Winter Park – https://www.playwinterpark.com/jazzfest

July 21st – Sunday

Outlaws vs. Launch – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Aterciopelados w/ Pink Hawk – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Brass Band Extravaganza – 5:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

The Green – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Los Rieleros del Norte – Elitch Gardens, Denver – https://www.elitchgardens.com/entertainment/concerts2019/

Seal – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

July 25th – Thursday

Dale Watson w/ Halden Wofford & The Hi Beams – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Sister Hazel – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Buffalo Bill Days – July 25-28 – Golden – Activities – http://buffalobilldays.com/

July 26th – Friday

Cash’d Out w/ Jackson Taylor & The Sinners – 9:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Kinky w/ iZCALLi – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

The Psychedelic Furs & James w/ Dear Boy – 9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Denver Underground Music Showcase – July 26-28 – Broadway, Denver – https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/

Evergreen Jazz Festival – July 26-28 – Evergreen – https://www.evergreenjazz.org/

RockyGrass Festival – July 26-28 – Lyons –
https://bluegrass.com/rockygrass/

July 27th – Saturday

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Black Pistol Fire w/ Thunderpussy – 9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Crowder – Elitch Gardens, Denver – https://www.elitchgardens.com/entertainment/concerts2019/

Denver Summer Brew Fest – Mile High Station, Denver – https://brewfestevents.com/summer-brew-fest/

JUL-IPA Festival – Pearl Street, Boulder – https://www.thewestendtavern.com/beer-and-bourbon/jul-ipa/

Lyrics Born w/ Boss Eagle – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Reckless Kelly – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Cheesman Park Art Fest – July 27-28 – Cheesman Park, Denver – https://dashevents.com/productions/cheesman-park-art-fest/

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival – July 27-28 – Sloan’s Lake, Denver – http://www.cdbf.org/

July 28th – Sunday

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Freddy Rodriguez and the Jazz Connection – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

July 29th – Monday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

July 30th – Tuesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

July 31st – Wednesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Dodgers – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

August

August 1st – Thursday

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band w/ Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts & Tracksuit Wedding – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Subtronics – Aug 1-2 – 9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

August 2nd – Friday

Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Flor de Toloache w/ Flamenco Denver – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Kill Paris – 9:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Arise Music Festival – Aug 2-4 – Sunrise Ranch, Loveland – https://arisefestival.com/

Movie at the Symphony: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert – Aug 2-4 – Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver – https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=5137

August 3rd – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Outlaws vs. Hounds – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Bowling For Soup & Reel Big Fish w/ Mest – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

The Drums w/ Tanukichan – 8:30 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Gary Allan – 9:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

The Oak Ridge Boys – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

Art in the Square – Aug 3-4 – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – Old Town Square, Fort Collins – https://downtownfortcollins.com/event/art-in-the-square/

August 4th – Sunday

Colorado Rockies vs. Giants – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Reverend Horton Heat w/ The Delta Bombers & Lincoln Durham – 3:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Styx – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

The Heavy Heavies featuring Venus Cruz – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – City Park, Denver – http://cityparkjazz.org/2019-calendar

August 6th – Tuesday

Knotfest Roadshow featuring Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira, Behemoth – 5:30 p.m. – Pepsi Center – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Maggie Rogers w/ Allie Crow Buckley – Aug 6-7 – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Summer Salt – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

August 8th – Thursday

Backstreet Boys – 8:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Billy Joel – 8:00 p.m. – Coors Field, Denver – Tickets – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/tickets/concerts/billy-joel

Slim Cessna’s Auto Club w/ Lost Walks – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

August 9th – Friday

Passafire w/ Of Good Nature – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Zac Brown Band – 7:00 p.m. – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/tickets/concerts/zac-brown-band

16th Street Fair – Aug 9-10 – 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – 16th Street Mall, Denver – http://16thstfair.com/

Bohemian Nights Music Festival – Aug 9-11 – Fort Collins – https://www.bohemiannights.org/

August 10th – Saturday

Atlanta Rhythm Section, Black Oak Arkansas, Blackfoot – 7:00 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

The Mother Hips w/ Grant Farm – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

The Rolling Stones – 7:30 p.m. – Broncos Stadium – https://www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

August 11th – Sunday

Boulder Market – 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Central Park, Boulder – https://www.coloradoevents.org/bouldermarket

August 12th – Monday

Colorado Rockies vs. Diamondbacks – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

August 13th – Tuesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Diamondbacks – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

August 14th – Wednesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Diamondbacks – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Boulder International Fringe Festival – Aug 14-25 – Boulder – Tickets – http://www.boulderfringe.com/

August 15th – Thursday

Eilen Jewell w/ Canyon Kids – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Mozzy – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

Cirque du Soleil Corteo – Aug 15-22 – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

August 16th – Friday

Colorado Rockies vs. Marlins – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Celso Pina w/ Pato Machete – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Riot Ten – 9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Shenandoah – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – Aug 16-18 – Lyons – Tickets – https://bluegrass.com/folks/lineup/main-stage

August 17th – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Marlins – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Backyard Party w/ Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Slim Wednesday – 5:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

The Claypool Lennon Delirium w/ Uni – 9:00 – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

Chris Isaak – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

Lafayette Peach Festival – 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. – Lafayette – https://business.lafayettecolorado.com/events/details/lafayette-peach-festival-20th-annual-2019-7664

Snail Mail – 9:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

August 18th – Sunday

Colorado Rockies vs. Marlins – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Boulder Market – 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Central Park, Boulder – https://www.coloradoevents.org/bouldermarket

The Brothers Comatose w/ Jalan Crossland – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

August 20th – Tuesday

Molotov – 8:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

August 22nd – Thursday

Urban Market – 12:00 p.m. – Skyline Park, Denver – http://urbanmarketdenver.com/

Buck-O-Nine – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

The Yawpers w/ CITRA – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

August 23rd – Friday

Fiesta CO Dance Company w/ Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Svdden Death – 9:00 p.m. – Ogden Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.ogdentheatre.com/events

August 24th – Saturday

Outlaws vs. Machine – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver – www.broncosstadiumatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/event-calendar

Zion I w/ Dub & DJ Cavem Moetavation – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Handmade in Colorado Expo – Aug 24-25 – Bond Park, Estes Park – https://www.coloradoevents.org/handmadeincoloradoexpo

August 25th – Sunday

KoRn & Alice in Chains – 6:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

WAR – 7:30 p.m. – Hudson Gardens, Littleton – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.hudsongardens.org/enjoy/concerts/

August 26th – Monday

Colorado Rockies vs. Braves – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

August 27th – Tuesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Red Sox – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

August 28th – Wednesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Red Sox – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

August 29th – Thursday

Colorado Rockies vs. Pirates – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Wild Rivers w/ The Copper Children – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

August 30th – Friday

Colorado Rockies vs. Pirates – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Dessa w/ MONAKR – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Generationals – 9:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

August 31st – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Pirates – Coors Field, Denver – https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Authority Zero w/ No Bueno! – 6:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Heart w/ Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Elle King – 7:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

The Velveteers – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

A Taste of Colorado – Aug 31-Sept 2 – Civic Center Park, Denver – https://www.atasteofcolorado.com/

September

September 1st – Sunday

Colorado Rockies vs. Pirates – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Grupo Fantasma w/ ATOMGA – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

September 4th – Wednesday

Blink-182 & Lil Wayne – 7:00 p.m. – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

September 5th – Thursday

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival – Sept 5-8 – Estes Park – Schedules and Tickets – http://www.scotfest.com/

September 6th – Friday

Kevin Fowler – 8:30 p.m. – Grizzly Rose, Denver – Schedule – https://www.grizzlyrose.com/calendar/

Marcus Rezaks’ Shred is Dead w/ Allen Aucoin – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Denver Hex – Sept 6-7 – 7:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

September 7th – Saturday

Native American Arts Celebration w/ Redbone & Cary Morin – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

September 8th – Sunday

Face Vocal Band w/ Freda Fletcher – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

September 10th – Tuesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

September 11th – Wednesday

Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

September 12th – Thursday

Colorado Rockies vs. Cardinals – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

KISS – 7:30 – Pepsi Center, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.pepsicenter.com/misc/all-events

Whitacre – 8:00 p.m. – Bluebird Theater, Denver – Schedule and Tickets – https://www.bluebirdtheater.net/events

September 13th – Friday

Colorado Rockies vs. Padres – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Tnertle w/ Chewy&Bach & LYFTD – 5:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Boulder Fall Festival – Sept 13-15 – Boulder – Schedule – https://www.boulderdowntown.com/fall-fest/about

September 14th – Saturday

Colorado Rockies vs. Padres – Coors Field, Denver – Season Schedule and Tickets- https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ballpark

Low Cut Connie w/ Christopher the Conquered – 6:00-10:00 p.m. – Levitt Pavilion, Denver – Schedule – https://www.levittdenver.org/free-events

Lafayette Brew Fest – 2:00-7:00 p.m. – Lafayette – https://business.lafayettecolorado.com/events/details/lafayette-brew-fest-2019-7665

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Leagues Beyond Fields: Less Than Traditional Sports Leagues

Andrea Tritschler — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:51:49 +0000

Yes, we like football. We played a little basketball back in school. But sports are so diverse. We dig in to these less-than-traditional sport leagues. We want to learn how to spar, shoot, and skate.

We are familiar with the old adage that exercise is good for your health and, while you may be down to exercise, it doesn’t always mean there’s an appeal in your traditional sports leagues – I’m talking soccer, basketball, football. Some of us just aren’t cut out for it; some of us just don’t like it. But sports offer tremendous benefits: it builds confidence, teamwork and leadership; helps develop discipline and boosts self-esteem; it teaches problem solving skills and has loads of physical health advantages. Who says that needs to come from your average sports team?

Ninja Nation Colorado

“All of our obstacles are scaled for age and ability,” he says. “I think a really good way to look at it and what’s defined our programs is play, train, compete.”

We’ve probably all sat in our front of our televisions and watched American Ninja Warriors compete through various obstacle courses on the hit show and thought, ‘me too’. Well not me, but some of you out there. As the American Ninja Warrior phenomenon continues to grow, they’ve been building gyms to help train future warriors and others looking to climb up a warped wall, hop over water, and complete a jumping spider.

The Ninja Nation Gym in Lafayette brings that show experiences to their gym. Each obstacle is design by Geoff Britten, who used to compete on the show and designed many of the obstacles audiences see when watching ANW. There are two other gyms in Colorado, and occasionally they will meet to face off in obstacles, but since the sport is still relatively new for young people, the local gym is often the connection to the regional and national leagues.

Caleb Tucker and his friend Logan Staggs shout encouragingly to each other as they swing along a rope and try to grab onto the pillar on the other side. After his run, Caleb turns to Logan sharing with him what he learned during that last run – “you’ve got to get your legs up,” he says.

The skin on the faces of the two young boys, ages 10 and 9 respectively, pulls into a smile as they run over to race each other. Logan’s dad is nearby with an iPad timing the boys. They are agile. Moving swiftly through the obstacle course, hopping from peg to peg, swinging lithely and moving up the wall with strength, speed and apparent ease.

“They definitely have a wide variety of skills they can master. It’s that challenge based play fitness, where there are always new things set up. It’s always very creative and keeps the kids engaged,” Rainer Jundt says.

Some kids are serious competitors like Logan and Caleb, who met when they were traveling to compete on the Ninja Warrior Jr. television show. Caleb lives in Colorado and trains at the Lafayette gym “every day” he says. His favorite thing about the competition is the friends he’s met, including Logan who lives in San Antonio.

Anyone can come and play on the obstacles in an open gym format – there’s no instruction, just time to test skills or blow off some energy. If participants are more serious about it, or enjoy doing obstacles and want to do it more, the facility offers a training program, which is a development program for doing competitions.

Rainer Jundt, who recently got onto the American Ninja Warrior show, has been coaching the Lafayette team since the facility opened nine months ago.

“I think very quickly it’s waterfalling into its own sport: obstacle racing, and it’s cool to see it’s building. It’s a new found niche and it’s a nice alternative to those kinds of big sports,” he says.

Participants from Ninja Nation Gym who go on to compete on the teams have monthly competitions and regional and national competitions, as well as a friendly competition every Monday night.

“Ninja Warrior isn’t about beating other people, it’s about beating the course. Kids really cheer other kids on, it’s what they bring on the show and bring it in the gym,” Britten says.

What’s unique about Ninja Warrior is that it puts your body into all these different scenarios that require a total body strength as well as challenges particular abilities. Not to say other sports don’t do that, but as a former competitive runner, basketball and soccer player, I could get away with having weak upper body strength, because it wasn’t totally necessary for me to excel. With Ninja training, you have to use every part of your body, even your fingers and hands.

Britten says that being active provides some great benefits for kids in long term injury prevention by teaching their bodies to anticipate adjustments if they step off a curb wrong or roll an ankle.

“When you get [kids] out and active, and you are swinging, jumping, landing – you give yourself an advantage of learning your body for life.”

And the kids are really talented. They have no fear.

“They are closing in on the adults pretty quick. These kids are just incredibly talented and strong and are doing things that are very similar to adults and doing it faster.”

Many of the kids are doing it just for fun, but there are a few that want to compete at the national level in the National Ninja League. There are also world finals that host 1,600 competitors, so if kids can take it as far as they want to. Some can even try to get on TV, on the Ninja Junior League for kids ages eight to 14, although that, as one might suspect, is extremely difficult.

“Getting on the show is hard, you not only have to be good enough and have enough of a personality to get on,” Britten says, “but ultimately you are learning skills that are helpful throughout your life, like bodyweight conditioning, it’s a really special way to feel. This is an incredibly confident group of kids that train with us, they know what they can do.”

Caleb and Logan both made it onto the show and recently just competed in the world Ninja Warrior competition. Caleb finished eighth, Logan finished ninth out of 200 finalists.

As they finish up their workouts, their parents talk about what they’ve done today and watch some video of their training. They both talk about how much the boys motivate each other. Caleb’s whole family is obsessed with the sport – he’s been doing it since he was three, a ninja even came to one of his birthday parties. And now, he’s training to be one.

Northern Colorado Fencers

“It depends on skill: can you be faster than your opponent, can you stay in the ring longer, are you emotionally confident, do you have a sense of distance?” Copeland says.

Sara Proctor has been fencing for seven years. Wanting to model the moves seen in some of her favorite movies (Princess Bride and The Three Musketeers), she enrolled in a summer camp.

“I remember being so excited to do the camp and learn all about the this sport that I had little to knowledge about. I truly didn’t know what to expect,” she said.

At the camp she was trained by someone already competing on the Northern Colorado Fencers (NCF) team, who would later become her teammate. Proctor, 17, has been competing at the national level for four years.

“From day one, it was like a family and an atmosphere that I had never experienced before. I was hooked.”

Fencing is just as much of a mental sport as it is a physical one, says coach Gary Copeland.

“There are all kinds of techniques that take years to learn, but the assessment part is the biggie. ”

Fencing requires the competitors to size each other up quickly, determine what kind of fighter their opponent is and strategize based on their strengths and their opponent’s weaknesses.

Tean Brooks, who also competes at the national level, says that knowing what’s in your roster and building it is important. She emphasizes knowing your strengths and building off them based on what your opponent brings to the match.

Her strength? The counter attack.

“It’s physical chess,” she says. “It’s individual – you can be competitive but you also have a whole team behind you working for a goal.”

Both Proctor and Brooks are some of the 50 students learning and competing with NCF. While participants often have different levels of investment, both of the young women are two of the 15 that compete on at the national level for NCF, in Boulder. During his 40+ years coaching, Copeland has had multiple national champions. He’s seen his students attend Duke, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn and other universities on scholarships.

“These [universities] used to look at grades only, but they realized anyone could be a library rat…. So they look for other activities that show you have discipline, that you can show up,” Copeland says.

That’s partly what Proctor found when she began fencing at NCF.

“I’ve consistently found it difficult to apply myself. School has always been difficult for me to focus on until I found fencing. Every hobby I tried before, I quit within a couple of years.” she says. “It has taught me how to apply myself.”

Since Proctor began fencing, she feels as though participating in the sport has helped her become a person of conviction. She is currently ranked 28th nationally. For those like Brooks and Proctor who compete at a higher level, they can be gone every weekend for a competition in the state (mostly in the Denver area). Often the team is flying to a regional or national tournament. NCF finished fourth at the last nationals meet.

Traveling is part of what Brooks likes about competing at the national level. It can make school challenging, she says, but that it’s a great benefit to the sport.

“Our club has a great atmosphere where not only fencers have friendships, but our parents also develop bonds. So while they do grumble about the expenses, I think we are super grateful,” Proctor says.

All of the travel can be exhausting and can be an expense for families, but there’s not much of a cost upfront. Beginners can borrow equipment and you just need clothes to sweat in. Groups are split by age, with younger fencers ages 8 to 12 together and those 12+ together. What’s great about fencing is that some do it recreationally and others competitively, but there is room for everyone.

Fencing is expanding in the Denver area, with more kids finding it a fun alternative sport and a great hobby to get involved with.

High Altitude Archery

“It’s our goal to reach out to the community and help people understand what archery is and how they can participate,” Williams says.

For Paul Williams, owner of High Altitude Archery, archery is a family sport. “I got into it because of my kids. I think it was 10 years ago,” he says.

His daughter spent a few physical education classes learning archery and, for two years, bugged her parents nonstop about classes. Finally, in eighth grade, they gave in. She competed for about four years, quite seriously, but her real drive was the enjoyment of the sport.

“It requires mental focus and combines the mental and physical, which is enormously important.”

While archery is now a hobby for William’s daughter, her family picked up the sport with gusto. When she was moving on from archery, as she prepared for college, the coach she had been training with announced he was selling the business, so Paul stepped in. Having found a passion for archery and igniting his dream of owning his own business, they’ve been running it since.

The Longmont shooting range offers group classes and private lessons for anyone ages 5 to 95. Williams says not only do they get lots of young people but some older folks looking for something to keep them active in retirement.

“We get a lot of young families who are trying to find a sport that’s good for them to do as a family or those who are looking for something a little different than peewee sports, but are still looking for something introspective while still having a team sport and a competitive nature.”

Some of your favorite archers – Robin Hood and Katniss Evergreen come to mind – make it look effortless, but it’s challenging. It requires strength and precision to repeatedly hit a target accurately. Williams says learning archery is a 12 step process with 80 to 100 sub-steps. To be an accomplished archer means learning to find mastery in the physical and mental elements.

“One of the other things you notice as you learn more about archery, is you have to manage your mental state as much as you manage your physical state. Working [on] visualization, meditation, lots of mental exercises, it turns out to be really important.”

The mental discipline is key, Williams says. Archery requires consistency, to do the same thing every single time.

There are three styles of archery: bare bow, which is just bow, strings and arrow (the most traditional); olympic recurve, which has more gadgets, a wheel on the top of the bow; and finally compound, which has many more gadgets, technical releases and scopes. Students can pick the style that suits them.

There are four or five organizations around the world that hold archery tournaments. They have different styles of play and rules. There are also variations on archery like archery golf, where players shoot at targets with different elevations and distances throughout a two mile course.

Summer competitions really amp up, says Williams, with competitions nationwide. Regardless of what course or competition appeals to a player, training is similar.

“We have families who plan vacations around archery…it’s really common for families to be competing together and go as a group.”

Roller Derby with Boulder Bombers

“If you are splayed out, especially with our juniors, we don’t do anything that will put them in harm’s way, but injuries are very rare, especially at juniors level. they do a lot more positional blocking.”

The sounds of skates on the floor is deafening as kids do laps practicing form and movement around the roller derby track. This track is new, after a fire burned down the Boulder Bombers’ last space. The club is rebuilding their juniors program, the Bottle Rockets. They re-launched the league on March 2.

“[Participation] grows pretty quickly,” says Zoe “Chaos” Field, junior league committee co-chair. “It’s mostly word of mouth – kids are always looking for new activities.”

Despite just launching the program already has 27 participants, with more expected to join in April. There are two beginner groups for kids ages 6 to 17 to start learning roller derby as well as one advanced group. It’s not divided by age but by ability. In the beginning coaches and teammates teach the basics like how to stop or how to fall safely. There are certain assessments participants pass before moving to the next tier, where there’s physical contact.

If you’ve never watched a roller derby bout, you are missing out. Two 14-skater teams play two 30 minute periods, and each period consists of multiple ‘jams.’ Five players are sent out, with four blockers and one jammer. The jammer has to get through both teams blockers before they can start scoring points, which they accrue by passing their opponents.

“The kids, their interest level is always high. They are always excited to be there,” Field says.

The Bottle Rockets practice, Field says, is drills and footwork as well as playing fun games, but the most exciting things are the scrimmages – “we get really excited when we do the scrimmages so they get stoked to play against other kids.”

Once 18, participants can join the certified roller derby league, where it gets more competitive, and becomes a big time commitment. There are a few juniors on the certified team.

Dedication is what makes this sport so special, Field says. Everyone is really into what they are doing, into growing and learning.

“I love the community I’ve become a part of. It’s a group of strong, powerful amazing human beings…It’s inevitable that we get close; especially as a contact sport,” Field says. “These people become your best friends, you get to go through frustrating and fun times.”

It’s the same for the Bottle Rockets: they help each other and listen to each other, learn from each other and their trainers and cheer on their teammates.

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Forever Champions: Boulder’s Elite Competitors

Mara Abbott — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:21:32 +0000

Boulder is a magnet for world-class athletes, but sports legends do not simply vanish upon leaving their field of play. Our community’s victory is retaining these champions in our midst. This is the story of those Boulder County athletes that chose to become champions…after sports.

The Phinney Foundation

“Did you ever imagine you could have a greater impact than your racing results?” I asked Davis Phinney, a two-time Tour de France stage winner and Olympic medalist. Phinney’s words come slowly — almost two decades ago, seven years after his retirement from professional cycling, he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s. When he speaks, though, his eyes are bright, his words articulate, his thoughts poignant. His demeanor reveals the self-effacing confidence of one who devoted half a lifetime to honing himself as a competitor before learning that he would spend the rest of his life redefining “victory” altogether.

This time, however, Phinney answers with immediacy: “Never,” says the man with more victories than any other cyclist in American history. He paused, slowly, carefully, sipping iced tea, “I was too in it.” The Davis Phinney Foundation, co-founded with wife and Olympic champion cyclist Connie Carpenter in 2004, directed nearly two million dollars last year alone toward increasing quality of life for those with Parkinson’s. “I did not set out with the intention of saving the world,” he says, reminiscing about the training camps he and Carpenter started as their initial post-racing-life venture. “I fell into it later, after my diagnosis.”

Decades ago, Phinney led Boulder’s rise to cycling Mecca status. Now, his foundation is expanding reality for his Parkinson’s community. “It rings quite true,” says Davis Phinney Foundation ambassador Rich Wildau. “When I hear others comment, ‘if you have to have Parkinson’s, Boulder, Colorado is the best place to have it.’” The Foundation’s work is now what Phinney’s name is known for. “In a sense it couldn’t make me happier,” he says. “I’d hate to sustain myself on work I did half-a-lifetime ago.”

Unwavering focus and appetite for challenge are characteristics that bleed unbidden into civilian life. “Whatever I was doing I was so laser focused on it that I didn’t step back,” explains Phinney. “As a bike racer I was obsessed with winning and now as a person with Parkinson’s I’m obsessed with winning, but in a much different way.”

Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit

Boulder Climbing Community

Like Phinney, Roger Briggs grew up in Boulder. He was rock climbing by twelve: “We were hanging out on Flagstaff, and we would see people rappelling and ask them questions. It just seemed inevitable.” By sixteen, Briggs climbed Longs Peak’s Diamond, an ascent he has since made more than one hundred times. He was one of the pioneers of free climbing — part of a then-revolutionary class that jettisoned the pitons used to cut into rock in favor of just hands and feet — the climbing style that is now the standard.

Briggs now works to preserve those climbs of his youth. In 2010, he founded the Boulder Climbing Community, a non-profit that helps local land authorities build sustainable access trails, maintain routes, and monitor Golden eagles.

His tone is casual and intelligent — as befits a former high school physics teacher —imparting concepts explained a thousand times and intimately understood. “It’s just staggering,” Briggs says, describing the popularity of climbing. When pressed, Briggs will talk about his storied reputation and list of first ascents, but will quickly pivot back to his greatest accomplishment: “this stewardship.”

Briggs’ extraordinary acts have often gone unheralded – even in his heyday as an athlete. In 2017, BCC quietly built nearly five thousand feet of retaining walls and hundreds of steps, paving a path for an ever-increasing supply of eager climbers.

Pedaling Minds

Mike Friedman is still honing that confidence — his business cards read, “2008 Olympian, last place”, a tag that betrays understanding of the significance of his accomplishments but veils them with self-deprecation. A former cycling national champion, Friedman founded Pedaling Minds in 2016, a non-profit devoted to teaching kids how to ride bikes safely — with a focus on control, safety, and confidence — explaining the science, math, and engineering that make those bicycles work.

The words flow quickly as Friedman describes his passion for Pedaling Minds. “It made me feel good and gave me a sense of belonging,” he says of his own cycling career. “I could see progress quickly.” He seeks the same emotional boon for his students: “The change that you see … not just learning how to ride a bicycle but the emotional growth, the confidence, the self-belief, the happiness, it’s an amazing thing.”

“He’s the bike whisperer,” six-year-old Evynne Ondatje’s parents said as their pink-sunglassed daughter practiced nearby. This was Evynne’s second lesson. Before the first, she got off to turn corners. Now she streaks directly toward Friedman before he yells “hard stop!” and she grabs a fistful of brakes. “She trusts him more than she trusts us.”

Skirt Sports – Running Start

Nicole DeBoom winning the Ironman Wisconsin

It actually took Ironman Wisconsin winner Nicole DeBoom moving beyond sport to find her focal point. “I got as much fulfillment out of not winning races as winning them,” she says. “I knew I was an all-in kind of person, so I might someday be willing to give that kind of sacrifice to something else. I just didn’t know what that would be until [Skirt Sports]”.

Skirt Sports is a clothing store DeBoom founded in 2004 to empower active women with something better than poorly-fitting men’s running shorts. Entering, you are blasted with bright colors. Photographed models are of all ages, sizes and — importantly, in this town — all levels of fitness. It’s a place of community, something DeBoom found missing during her individual-sport competitive career.

Her vision extends beyond retail — the true soul of Skirt Sports is Running Start, a twelve-week 5k training program that pairs beginner runners with personal mentors. Beginner applicants face challenges ranging from health or family obligations to addiction or financial distress.

Each of these champion athlete-entrepreneurs exuded intuition and certainty of purpose, whether talking of past wins or current ventures. “I’ve always kind of known the next steps to take,” Briggs said, describing an endemic faith similar to that of one seeking the next handhold on a slick rock wall. “Then suddenly you look back, and it’s a career.”

World – OCR

Ian Adamson, a ten-time adventure race world champion and X-games medalist, has followed the path of adding professional ventures one-by-one, always goal-oriented on making sport more accessible. Once a race director, then a TV producer, an advanced training center principal executive, and the director of product development at Newton Running in Boulder, he is now the president of World-OCR, the International Federation of Obstacle Course Racing.

In promoting OCR, Adamson hopes to expand the reach of an appealing, widely accessible sport. “As athletes, we know that if you get focused and driven through sport,” he explains, “That taps into your intrinsic humanity because we are competitive animals, that’s how we survive…it lifts people from the couch to something healthy and positive.”

The Aspen Invitational

The Aspen Invitational, a charity bicycle event she co-founded, is how Cari Higgins is giving cyclists the opportunity to test themselves while also helping those who may not have chosen a life of challenge. The former professional cyclist’s event last year raised $30,000 to benefit World Vision, an organization that brings bikes to Zambia where they are used to take goods to market, create healthcare access, and get children to school.

“I will get through this without crying,” declared the 17-time national champion, describing her own Zambia trip. Three words later her voice broke describing riding home from school with one young bike recipient only to discover the middle-school-aged girl— who had never missed a day of classes — had no parents and was caring for three siblings. “Our bikes are such a privilege,” Higgins says. “And this little girl is working her ass off just to get to school thinking that was going to be her way in the world.”

As an athlete, Higgins was a leader. This venture gives her the purpose that was missing from her inward-focused athlete life. “When we leave this earth, we’re gone,” Higgins tells me, and “[This] makes life a bit more worthy.”

Paradox Sports

Paradox gear placement lesson in Joshua Tree (credit Will Strathmann)

“They’re taking conventional problems, but applying unconventional solutions,” explains Timmy O’Neill — a climber with an international array of first ascents and speed-climb records — of his fellow athlete-entrepreneur-activists. O’Neill co-founded Paradox Sports in 2017 with injured Iraq war veteran DJ Skelton to promote adaptive climbing for those affected by spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, blindness or neurological problems.

“Decided discomfort, voluntary suffering, elective challenge, those concepts are the same whether you’re solving a problem with somebody who’s missing a limb, or missing their eyesight, or if you’re trying to decide the best way to get through a particular section of whitewater or vertical rock,” O’Neill says. Disabilities aren’t voluntary, but, “we do elect all the time to go and have difficult experiences in the backcountry.”

After O’Neill’s older brother was paralyzed from the waist down in 1991, he pioneered methods to help him climb. They ascended Yosemite’s El Capitan 15 years later. Paradox has grown over the last 10 years, providing 1100 experiences in 2017 including trips, training clinics for gyms across the country, and community climbing nights.

Boulder Rock Club hosts community nights that are packed with confident, lithe movement. At Paradox’s selected section of wall, Sam White, with floppy blonde hair and focused eyes, lifted himself from a wheelchair. Once climbing, no bystander could have discerned an ability difference between him and anyone else. “When he first came here, he wouldn’t use his feet,” his instructor explains. That was just eight months ago.

Legacy Motives

Briggs climbing Castle Rock (credit Dudley Chelton)

An athlete’s accolades are inherently ephemeral — even the most impressive are vulnerable to fading and eclipse. It is creating, enabling, or supporting a community that creates true legacy. “If you can…plant these seeds, and provide this inspiration, and change lives in an enduring and positive way, then you can essentially transform humanity”, O’Neill says. “It transcends a single life.”

One sunny morning, mist lifting from Boulder Canyon after a night of rain, I followed Roger Briggs to his worksite. The storm had traced rivulets through loose sand. Tree roots twisted high above the mud, marking years of erosion. We chatted with a crew of workers and volunteers skillfully splitting and carrying great stones in litters, crafting a durable staircase. “These are big rocks,” said Briggs, “in a hundred years, these will still be here.”

Briggs’ movements are still fluid, confident. He doesn’t climb as much anymore, managing arthritis. “It’s still a glorious experience to touch rock,” he said, hand to a boulder. “To be on warm rock and just the beauty of places — that’s really what climbing is about, is beauty.” He started this movement, so he understands intimately the need to preserve for future generations. “We are trying to change the culture of [modern, westernized] humans, really, across every area, away from being users of the earth … extracting, exploiting. We want to be stewards of it.”

It’s one thing to have the audacity to conceive of physically accomplishing something never done before. It’s quite another to take that same boldness in the belief that you can shift humankind.

“I’m just a human being,” Briggs tells me, squinting in the tree-filtered sun, after so many years still unsure what to make of those awed by his past and current work. “I just followed my calling.”

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The Splash: Colorado Water Sports

De La Vaca — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:53:30 +0000

Look, we get it. We’re mountain folk. We want to hike and climb and boulder here in Boulder County. We walk trails, run trails, bike trails, build trains, and tell people who don’t have trails they should come see our trails. (Really, though, check out our trails. They’re epic). But Colorado also has snow. And that snow melts. And that melt becomes the rushing rivers, lakes, streams, the majesty of open water where we have a dizzying array of aquatic activities.

Water sports don’t just happen in your grandpa’s above-ground pool anymore, kids. We love to get wet and with a water sports season running eight to nine months long, that’s easy to do. We have it all: sailing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, scuba, paddleboarding. Colorado Parks & Wildlife website points out that “Over 16 Colorado lakes and reservoirs offer full-service marinas where you can rent a boat slip on a seasonal basis or take a sailboat out for the day. Adult and youth sailing instruction is offered by the Denver Sailing Association, Dillon Junior Sailing, Victoria Sailing School, and Community Sailing of Colorado.”

And it’s for everyone. In a world that has often felt exclusively for the able-bodied, it’s time to admit that survival of the fittest is a thing of the past. We have access for everyone. All ages. All abilities. All income levels. No pun intended, but let’s dive in.

Sailing

Ever since “I’m on a boat” came out, we have wanted to be on a boat. Actually, we used to help teach sailing in little dinghies off the coast of California and we fell in love. You may not think of Colorado as a place where sailing is even remotely available, much less as a place where it’s an advanced craft. Yet here we are, a mile high while the sails fly.

The oldest photo of sailing in Colorado that we could find was published by the Denver Public Library in their Wow Photo Wednesday series. It shows a man in 1898 in a homemade sailboat on Grand Lake with his dog. DPL takes the time to point out, correctly, that “Colorado’s mountains are actually home to more water sports than you might imagine. While the flatlands offer great sailing venues like Pueblo and Cherry Creek Reservoirs, our mountain towns like Dillon and Grand Lake have also offered sailing amongst the spectacular beauty of the Rockies.”

Colorado Parks & Wildlife has a sailing webpage as well. Bet you didn’t know that. They point out that “Sailing is a popular activity on many of Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs. Our mild winters often allow sailing enthusiasts to enjoy eight or more months of the sport each year.” This makes sense, as our friends at Victoria Sailing School told us they’re open from April through November.

Thankfully, despite being landlocked a mile high (Google tells me the nearest actual beach is Los Angeles, can you believe that?), sailing has flourished in Colorado. A quick search yields results for nine sailing companies, which isn’t a comprehensive list. With the addition of newcomers like Able to Sail and the fact that some companies operate multiple locations (for example, Community Sailing of Colorado in both Boulder and Greenwood Village) as well as different programs (like Dillon Yacht Club and Dillon Junior Sailing), sailing’s imprint on Colorado is vast and growing.

We spoke with Erica Cook of Victoria Sailing School, “Colorado’s oldest and largest sailing school,” according to their website. They opened their doors in 1986, 88 years after a man and his dog plied the frigid Rocky Mountain waters of Grand Lake in a dinghy. It makes sense to tie these two together because, as the VSS website notes, “There is an old expression about learning how to sail: ‘The Fastest Way to Learn How to Sail – Start in the Smallest Boat in the Coldest Water’”.

Erica tells us that she hears, “Denver, here in Denver?” all the time when she tells people she helps run a sailing school. Admitting it’s a cliche, she says, “if you build it, they will come. It’s no less fun sailing in Colorado.”

Jim Cook started VSS 30 years ago and was the first to bring a real sailboat, and real sailor schooling, to the state. They have classes for both adults and children, from introductory fun to full-on professional courses like celestial and coastal navigation, “which is what you need to be a skipper.” They also host diesel maintenance courses because “there is AAA for boats, but not really, and if you have a problem on a boat it’s a little more stressful than if you break down on a highway.” We’d never even considered this! They have kids camps, offer all those lovely extra water sports, and host moonlight paddle events for those looking for a quirky Tinder date option. Get wet in the dark under the full moon for four nights – two nights before full moon, the night of, and the night after, which is also the darkest of the four. They don’t provide libations, but don’t ban them either; Erica says it’s BYOB. Have fun, friends.

Victoria Sailing School offers a season pass, as well, which means you can reserve a boat at any of their eleven locations around Colorado to ply the waters, free of maintenance or moorage (parking) costs. That’s an idea we can get behind. Enjoy your sailing all over the state, hassle-free.

Interestingly, one of their courses is paired with Long Beach Marina (California, baby!) where “you do one day of training here and then go to California for a weekend. You’ll take a monohull and catamaran out to Catalina for the weekend, spend the night, have a great time and then come back.”

If you want to teach your kids the fine art of sailing, there’s also Colorado Watersports, a subset of VSS. They do the kids stuff. “We have eight 12-foot dinghies out at Chatfield, and we’re trying to get a fifth grade sailing program up,” Cook tells us. They also have kids camps, which is exactly the kind of camp we wish we’d attended as kids. (Thanks for dart camp, mom.) They’re currently offering a 35% discount on camps until April 1st.

Victoria Sailing School tells us they have a perfect record of safety, in case being on a boat sounds a pinch dangerous. “We’ve never had an accident,” Erica tells us. With mandatory life vests (“if you’re not going to wear a lifejacket you’re not getting on the boat. I don’t even want to talk about it”), a rescue boat, and long-time instructors on hand, the worst that’s happened is someone going for a swim or needing a tow in heavy winds. With an average of “300-400 students through the sailing courses. Add another 100 for the navigation and diesel,” and operating for 30 years, that’s a massive achievement.

Another epic program for young sailors is the new Able to Sail project. Helmed (skippered?) by Diane McKinney. The goal is simple: teach life lessons through teaching sailing.

Meet Diane. “I’m not a born sailor, by any stretch,” Diane says. “I was born in St. Louis and my parents sent me to camp in Estes Park each summer for two months, so I grew up riding horses and climbing mountains.” Diane was an alcoholic who, prior to a five year spiral, had fallen in love with sailing. How? Well, a girlfriend had taken her out sailing on a boat she owned and passed out while drinking. While Diane was steering the boat the winds kicking up, leaving her to steer through the choppy waves, sans skills, all on her own. “I was like, ‘holy god’, she says. “It was like my first day, fell in love with it. Just the sport, the adrenaline, the challenge.” That was 1989. She bought her first Sunfish in 1990.

Diane is in recovery now. She had her five year relapse and ended up living on “the Eastside of town” on a cul-de-sac in Longmont, “a Mexican neighborhood where I still live to this day; I love it.” She recalls, “I had a list like, when I got sober, I had a list of what I wanted to do” and she wanted the kids around her, that hung out at her house, that befriended her, to have a list, too. She wanted to “take these kids out and show them something beyond this circle.” After meeting Brandon, at Community Sailing of Colorado, she wrote a few pages on what her project idea would look like, which were really life lessons. “The biggest one we base everything on is, ‘to steer a boat left, you steer right.’ It requires a change of thinking.”

Changing minds and keeping kids focused on the positive in life is what Able to Sail does. “You can’t stop medicating a pain, so why don’t we change what’s causing pain? We’re not born with beliefs. We just made them up and called it real.” Pretty profound lessons from a sailing program, right? “Every day of sailing comes with an hour of empowerment seminar…to guide kids to a place of ‘you’re amazing, you get to choose to believe that.’”

They host kids 11 – 18, with a ratio of about 60 to 30 percent men to women, which is pretty good. She also tries to have a high percentage of Latino youth, “just because they have my heart.” To accommodate, they do a lot of low to no cost sailing, sponsored by “me asking people like you for money,” she says with a chuckle. “You can get your company or organization name on one of their sails” because “inability to pay should never keep kids from going to summer camp.” Through that, you can help keep Able to Sail on the waters, teaching and empowering your people in a surprisingly fun and beautiful way.

SUP’s, etc.

It may sound like a term from the stock market or a class at your local community college, but SUP is actually Stand Up Paddleboarding. It’s amazing for balance and core workouts and you can find places to do it all over BOCO. Then we have the more traditional small craft for our local lake scene: kayaks, canoes, and rafts. Victoria Sailing School provides “kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing out of Chatfield.”

“Right now there’s a really huge trend of paddle boarding,” Cook says. “It kinda came out of nowhere. There’s always been paddle boards, but now there’s paddle yoga”.

RootsRated wrote about four amazing places across Colorado to get out on the water and paddle till you’re not bored. The first one is the Boulder Reservoir (bit.ly/SUPBoulder), where you can bring your own board or rent one from Rocky Mountain Paddleboard. They offer 1 and 2 hour rentals, beginner lessons ($75/2 hours), SUP yoga ($35/90 minutes), as well as 2 and 4 hour private group rentals to get your folks together and go ham out there.

Also stunning, should you feel inclined to venture across BOCO for some SUP action, is Gross Reservoir, located 40 minutes from Boulder at 7,290 ft of elevation and boasting 440 acres of water surface, less than two-thirds the size of Boulder Reservoir. This remote body of water is skirted by “Rocky outcroppings [that] tumble down to the water’s edge, creating scenery so stunning, you’ll want to paddle along every nook and cranny of the shore … Note: SUPs must be labeled with the owner’s name, address, and phone, and paddlers must carry a wearable type 3 life jacket and a whistle or horn-sounding device. No swimming is allowed.”

Beyond these, you should check out Brainard Lake at the base of Indian Peaks. You can reserve a campsite or be spontaneous and head out before dawn to get in some sunrise action; the “dramatic mountains form a stunning backdrop for this teardrop-shaped 14-acre lake” where you’ll fall in love with Colorado all over again. Lastly, Brainard Lake is 256-acre of quiet gorgeous “tucked in a sleepy Longmont neighborhood, with stunning views of Mount Meeker and Longs Peak.” Less well known and definitely unexpected, this lake has “cattails and wildlife habitat [around] the shore, attracting an abundance of birds, including great blue herons, cormorants, ducks, red-tailed hawks, and the occasional bald eagle (no swimming allowed, however: If you fall off your board, you’re supposed to get right back on).”

Closing Thoughts

Trails are epic, but so is water. Almost every lake or waterfront in Colorado has options for sailing and SUP’s, as well as canoeing, kayaking, rafting, jet skiing, wake-boarding, scuba, and anything else you set your mind to. It’s not all hikes and trails, my friends, though you can hike a trail to one of these gorgeous spots for some waterfront action.

Basically, what I’m saying is, Congratulations! You live in Colorado. Get our there and get wet, or stay dry, or get submerged. It’s your choice. Springtime is here. Whether you just wanna have a blast or you want to make a difference, it’s time to get out there and make this summer one to remember. Just remember to stay safe.

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Olympic Winter 2018: Shine Your Skis Up

Catherine DeMuro — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 01:43:48 +0000

Aspen Snow Mass 1, Courtesy of Chis Linsmayer

Before the first real snowflakes even hit the ground, everyone – not only Colorado – is talking about the Winter Olympics. This year’s 2018 Winter Olympics will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea on February 9-25. But before that, Colorado, home to some of the most challenging mountains in the nation, has the honor of being the training grounds for amateurs and future Olympians alike, hosting Olympic trials and qualifying events at some of its most prestigious ski resorts this season.

“Our world-class ski resorts receive consistently great snow, making Colorado the perfect location for Olympic athletes to train and compete or for Olympic-obsessed guests to visit during the winter,” Melanie Mills, Colorado Ski Country USA President and CEO, said in a press release.

Since 1924, the Winter Olympics have showcased some of the most talented action sports athletes in the world. Among the most popular competitions include speed skating figure skating, and of course Colorado favorites skiing and snowboarding.

“It’s the high elevation in Colorado that makes all of our ski resorts unique,” Chris Linsmayer, Public Affairs Director of Colorado Ski Country USA says of the state’s role in the Olympic trials. “The state of Colorado is the number one location for skiing and snowboarding in the country.”

But you probably already knew that from sitting in mountain traffic for hours on end at least once every winter. Your trip could be a bit smoother with the new Lyft Ski Rack program, a new feature where the rider can choose a vehicle fully equipped with ski racks for outdoor gear. The driver is also responsible for loading your gear.

In addition to hosting Olympic qualifiers, Colorado ski resorts all over the state will be conducting Olympic-themed events, including sendoffs for this year’s Olympians and lessons from former Olympic athletes. Linsmayer says that the Colorado Ski Country USA resorts love to “keep the Olympic momentum going” for guests and athletes alike. “It’s a great opportunity for the people who live in Colorado to see these Olympic athletes in person, because it’s such a unique experience to watch them live and then later on TV competing for the gold medal.”

Among the resorts participating in Olympic events are Aspen Snowmass, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, Steamboat, and Wolf Creek. Copper Mountain, Snowmass, and Breckenridge will serve as important stops on the road to the 2018 Winter Olympics, hosting Olympics qualifiers throughout December and January.

With only four U.S. Olympic team spots open per category, the athletes are sure to bring their best to the slopes every step – or alley-oop – of the way.

Leading up to the celebrated international competition, Olympic hopefuls began at Copper Mountain in Summit County Dec. 6-10 at the U.S. Toyota Grand Prix, an Olympic selection event that includes halfpipe skiing, halfpipe snowboarding, and big air snowboarding qualifying events.

Copper Mountain will keep the Olympic spirit strong throughout the season. It will serve as the official winter training site for Colorado-based winter Special Olympics athletes before hosting the State Winter Games for the Special Olympics of Colorado on March 5. Among the competitions are alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding.

Breckenridge’s annual Dew Tour has teamed up with U.S. Ski & Snowboard for the competitors’ stop along the Grand Prix line with ski and snowboard qualifying events Dec. 13-17.

In January, qualifying events for halfpipe skiing, slopestyle snowboarding, slopestyle skiing, and halfpipe snowboarding will take place at Aspen Snowmass. Aspen will also host the ESPN Winter X Games at the end of the month.

Calum Clark, head of events for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, said in a statement that these world-renowned spots are “best-suited to showcase the world’s skiers and riders and our USA Olympic hopefuls.” Needless to say, with all of the excitement and activity surrounding the Winter Olympics, things are sure to be a little different at Colorado’s ski resorts.

According to Linsmayer, it’s all about the spirit of the renowned events. “A lot more eyes are turned to skiing and snowboarding during the Olympics, so across the country there is increased interest,” Linsmayer says. “Many of our resorts are hosting events all in honor of the Olympics, and it’s exciting to celebrate. It’s great for the state and great for the resorts.”

Connor Marx sliding down a metal rail in the terrain park while snowboarding in the mountains at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado

“Colorado is excited to host these prestigious Olympic qualifying events and support the many athletes who live and train here who will be competing in South Korea,” Mills says. Check out

Breckenridge native, Jaxin Hoerter, a 16-year-old freeskier competing at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper in hopes of making his mark at this year’s Winter Olympics. Freeskier Alex Ferreira, 23, will compete in his hometown of Aspen for the freeski halfpipe slot at Snowmass.

Should everyday skiers and resort-goers be worried about the excitement of the Winter Olympics surrounding their favorite ski resorts? Not at all. Your favorite ski spots will be in local mode all season long. Linsmayer says the resorts host these types of competitions and events yearly, so they are “well-equipped” to handle an Olympic winter.

If you’re the type of person who loves to feel the spray of snow from the sidelines, there are plenty of opportunities to see your favorite athletes compete right here in Colorado before they go for the gold. You might even run into an Olympian on the next trip to your favorite slope.

For those interested in getting Olympic level instruction, Olympian Wendy Fisher, a two-time World Extreme Ski Champion and Crested Butte local, hosts ski clinics at Crested Butte for all skill levels throughout the 2017-2018 winter season.

As it is always a fun and exhilarating winter in Colorado, but being a part of the 2018 Winter Olympics should make this season one for the ages.

Tae Westcott sliding down a metal rail in the terrain park while skiing in the mountains at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado

Shane Serrano sliding down a metal rail in the terrain park while snowboarding in the mountains at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado

Tristan Feinberg jumping off big kickers in the terrain park while skiing in the mountains at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado

Robert Pettit jumping off big kickers in the terrain park while snowboarding in the mountains at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado

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Another Day, Another Four Touchdowns

Jake Plessinger — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:04:30 +0000

That’s what Broncos starting quarterbacks would most likely call Sunday night’s record breaking performance. Just another day in the gridiron office. But don’t let Mr. Manning’s modesty fool you – throwing 510 touchdowns in the National Football League is no small feat. So, to put things into perspective, we here at Yellow Scene will provide some statistics to show you all just how monumental Peyton Manning’s passing record truly is.T

As of today (October 20, 2014) Peyton Manning has 510 passing touchdowns, the most out of any one to ever play in the National Football League. He beat Brett Favre who held the record of 508 touchdowns from September 30, 2007 until October 19, 2014. This is where the perspective starts to come in. The third place quarterback, Dan Marino, has 420 career touchdown passes. If Manning continues his trend he will have eclipsed Marino by 100 touchdowns in about three to four games. Favre and Marino however are both retired and pose no threat to retake their thrones as premier passer so let’s look at active quarterbacks. Drew Brees, starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, is fourth all time on the touchdown list with 374 while Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, is close on his heels at 372. Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Tom Brady are 38, 35 and 37 years old respectively. Dan Marino was 38 years old when he retired and Brett Favre was 41 when he finally hung up his cleats. Over the past two and a half years with the Broncos, Peyton Manning is averaging 3.57 touchdowns per game. In the same amount of time Drew Brees and Tom Brady only have 2.78 and 2.22 touchdowns per game respectively. If all three superstars go until they’re 41 years old, like Brett Favre did, and keep up the same averages through that time, Peyton Manning would end up with approximately 717 career touchdowns. Drew Brees would end his career with 673 and Tom Brady would finish with 536.

Those numbers are astronomical. However those numbers don’t measure the success that most people correlate with an astronomical career. Tom Brady has fewer touchdowns than both Manning and Brees, but he has more Super Bowl wins (and appearances) than the two of them combined. Peyton Manning will most likely hold the passing record for quite a long time, but in order for him to step into the “Best quarterback of all time” conversation he needs to win more championships. Not divisional championships, not conference championships, he and his Broncos need to win Super Bowl championships. He’s got the talent to do so on both sides of the field for the next couple seasons to go extremely far into the playoffs. With the team investing heavily into the defense after last year, the Broncos have a stout and stalwart group to help get the ball back into Peyton’s hands. All he has to do is stay clutch and keep doing what he does best – throw touchdowns.

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The (Un)Scrypted Lyfe of Rob Ryzin

editor — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:40:39 +0000

By Jake Plessinger

Many people look at the world of professional wrestling and immediately race to the conclusion that it’s a scripted performance that is way too over the top to be considered a sport. But Yellow Scene’s own Rob Kimball, aka Rob Ryzin, begs to differ, and has the scars to prove it. This month Rob leaves us to pursue his dream of professional wrestling in Florida, but before he leaves us we wanted to sit down with him to get our version of an exit survey.

Yellow Scene: How long have you known you’ve wanted to be a professional wrestler?
Rob Kimball: I’ve been a semiprofessional wrestler for 11 years now, since I was 17, but since I was five years old I’ve always wanted to be a professional wrestler.

YS: How long have you been in sales?

RK: I’ve only been in sales for 3 ½ years. Shavonne [Yellow Scene’s publisher] gave me my start in sales and marketing but I never got a formal education in the subject. Before Yellow Scene I worked various jobs, mostly physical labor type things but nothing quite like what I’m doing now.

YS: You said you’ve wanted to be a wrestler since you were five, what made you get into the sport in the first place?

RK: When I first started watching professional wrestling I really liked to emulate what I saw the wrestlers do on TV and The Ultimate Warrior was my first big idol. As I grew up I continued to follow the sport and I really started to like Sean Michaels and Brett Heart. Then when they introduced the ladder/chair matches I liked the Hardy Boys [Matt & Jeff Hardy], I really wanted to model my career after a mixture of all the wrestlers I came to love over the years. A little while ago I actually got to wrestle [Matt] in a ladder match. It was pretty cool to compete against someone I looked up to for so long. On top of that I really want to be a positive role model to everyone that looks up to me, so I live a clean lifestyle and stay away from drugs and alcohol.

YS: Do you have a catch phrase or a signature move?

RK: My signature move is the Ryze and Fall, and I also do a mean Swanton Bomb which I learned from watching the Hardy Boys. My catch phrase is: the full fledgin, straight edgin, high flyin, death defyin, above your level Denver Daredevil.

YS: Do you have an arch enemy?

RK: In the ring ya, his name is Jay Synn. We broke on to the scene together right around the same time, and at first we were a tag team duo but we broke up after a while and became rivals. We’ve had our ups and downs throughout the years, but outside the ring we’re great friends, it’s just while we’re in the ring we’re better enemies.

YS: Many athletes have their own pregame routines, do you have any?

RK: Not many no. I should stretch more, but sometimes that doesn’t work out. Before each match I like to get my mindset right, pace up and down, get really quiet, maybe listen to some music. Most of the time I’m really anxious and eat really light throughout the day, so when the match is over I tend to eat anything I can get my hands on.

YS: You’re moving to Florida to follow your dream, do you have any advice for anyone who may want to follow in your footsteps?

RK: Never give up. There will be way too many people out there telling you that you can’t do it, don’t listen to them. A lot of people will try to tear down your dream just because theirs didn’t come true, but as long as you keep trying you can achieve anything. It sounds pretty Disney, but keep moving forward. Surround yourself with positive people who share your dream and just stay positive yourself.

YS: Finally, what will you miss most about Colorado and Yellow Scene?

RK: From Colorado I’ll miss the dry summers. I’m not a big fan of winter, which is weird because I’m a Colorado native. I’ll miss the 28 years’ worth of friendships I’ve had here and, above all, I’ll miss Woody’s Wings N’ Things. They have the best wings in the world. But I won’t miss the marijuana. Like I said I don’t do drugs, so I wasn’t a big fan of the new law. Not that I have anything against people using it, it’s just a personal standard I hold myself to. With Yellow Scene I’ll miss everyone in the office and the creative/laid back atmosphere. Everyone brought their own unique skills and personality to the work place, we became a family and it’s going to be really hard leaving that behind. I’d really like to thank everyone for the great times over the years, it’s been an awesome experience that I’ll never forget.

From everyone at Yellow Scene we’d like to thank Rob for all that he’s done throughout the years and wish him the best of luck in following his dreams, even though he’s totally pulling a Lebron. Thank you Rob, kick some ass for us out there in Florida

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Hippie Hunting

Reilly Capps — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:40:06 +0000

To non-hunters, hunting can seem odd. You journey into nature, surround yourself with a harmonious choir of the delicate offspring of a roaring natural mystery — songbirds singing arias, elk dialing long-distance, chipmunks clearing their throats — and shoot them.T

Take Mike Janeczko. He calls himself an an “old hippie”; he smoked a joint or two, had long hair and protested Vietnam. But because he sometimes hunts, other “old hippies” call him other, less-friendly names.

“If you hunt, and you live in Boulder, you’re just a no good rotten SOB,” he says. “They hate our guts. I get into these hostile discussions every time I go out to dinner, ‘How could you possibly shoot those poor, defenseless birds?’”

These two camps — the hippies and the hunters — seem irreconcilable, and destined for endless civil war. But in this hunting season, it’s worth asking: is there anything in the middle? Wildlife managers say there has to be.

Hunt too much and you wipe out the mastodons. But if you hunt too little, there’s damage, too. The reason is that there aren’t enough predators. And without enough wolves and coyotes to naturally cull them, a herd of deer can multiply twenty-fold in six years, according to studies. Their overgrazing ruins the land for decades; then the deer themselves starve. It’s a paradox: in order to help an ecosystem thrive, hunters have to shoot a few “poor defenseless animals.”

“The reason we really have a lot of wildlife in North America, and lots of other places don’t,” says Jennifer Churchill of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, “is because we managed the wildlife and decided to hunt them.”

There’s a real groundswell from people who are reconsidering hunting.

Jennifer Churchill
Colorado Parks and Wildlife

You thought hunting died a long time ago, along with handlebar mustaches, penny-farthing bicycles and knitting? It’s coming back. Between 2006 and 2011, hunting participation among Americans increased nine percent, said a 2011 survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “There’s a real groundswell from people who are reconsidering hunting,” says Churchill. Some of the gains in participation were due to the recession; we were so poor we had to literally shoot our own food. But a research company called Responsive Management found that the reason most commonly cited for interest in hunting was that it is a source of natural or “green” food.

Logical people realize that, if you eat meat of any kind, you’re killing poor defenseless animals anyway, only it’s by proxy. And you’re not killing wild animals who live free in the world — you’re killing farmed animals, who live like prisoners. Delicious prisoners, prisoners that pair well with chimichurri — but prisoners all the same.

Vegetarians are changing their thinking. At least three hunting books have been written lately by these hippie/locavore types, with names such as The Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian’s Hunt for Sustenance, Girl Hunter and Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner.

Hippies are learning to hunt, and not just for thrift store bargains.

If she saw a spider killing a fly, she might try to slap a restraining order on him.

The best example of this trend that I could find was a young Latina woman named Karla Gonzales. How peaceful is she? She runs a domestic violence and sexual abuse support center, and literally thinks that “not giving someone health insurance is a form of violence.” If she saw a spider killing a fly, she might try to slap a restraining order on him.

Up until two years ago, she thought hunting was “disgusting” and “disrespectful.” Then things changed. She was studying for her Masters degree in Gender and Ethnic Studies at CSU when a friend told her hunting was ethical, spiritual, and honest. Gonzales suddenly found herself with a rifle in her hand.

Initially, she had no idea how to use the damn thing. A series of comical mistakes on the shooting range, such as trying to aim with the wrong eye, left her bruised on her shoulder and her forehead, although it’s hard to say that mistakes can be truly comical when firearms are involved. But here’s what’s new: when she came to class in Gender and Ethnic Studies, and people saw the bruises and learned that it was from hunting, everyone in her classes supported her.
“Hunting is a lot more accepted now than it ever was,” says Bob Radocy, president of Gamelines Archery Club in Boulder.

When will this trend blossom in Boulder County? Maybe never. Hunting is outlawed on Boulder County land. And the dearth of a robust hunting culture in Boulder County has fostered deer populations that are too large, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reported. Tim Brass, a hunting advocate, says that too many elk live on county land, and have trashed native plants and harmed farmers’ fields. Boulder County needs more hunters, he says, not less.

And why shouldn’t hippies go hunting? Don’t you get dirty? Don’t you bypass the Evil Big Food corporations like Monsanto? Doesn’t it often require missing work? Can’t you eat granola? Isn’t it part of the paleo diet? Isn’t it organic, local, low-carbon? So why shouldn’t foodies put down the creme fraische and pick up the aught-six?

Anyway, Gonzales figured out where to point her gun. She figured out how to aim it. She figured out where the deer were. On a trip to southern Wyoming, Gonzales drew a bead on a doe. She pulled the trigger. She felled her. And just like Davy Crocket… she cried like a little baby for half an hour.

“It was horrible, it was horrible,” she says. “It wasn’t nice. The poor thing — the eyes were open.”

So maybe this trend has limited appeal. But Churchill says she’s seen far more women hunters lately. And even if most women and hipsters will never take up hunting, at least the thinking is changing. For sure, Gonzales’ has shifted. “It has helped me not to be that extreme to think that [hunters] are all a bunch of idiots,” she says. “[My hunting partners] were super cool and very ethical. Not all hunters are stupid. Just some of them.”

Doesn’t that sound like healing? Isn’t that coming together? Inter-cultural harmony — isn’t that the kind of hippie stuff that Boulder County loves?

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Scene Stealers: Online Edition

editor — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:53:42 +0000

By Jake Plessinger

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Fort Collins Brewery’s Malt Monster 5k – October 11
Fort Collins Brewery, an up and coming brewery in Ram Country, Colorado (the best stretch of country in the world), is putting on one monster of a 5k. Not only do you get to counteract that pesky exercise with free beer, but you can also score a massage, cool prizes, take pictures in a free photo booth, dress up for the costume contest, meet the Malt Monsters themselves (a group of artisanal brews released each month in Fort Collins’ limited bomber series) along with so much more. If you’re thinking we’re stopping there then you haven’t watched enough late night info-mercials. On top of the free beer every runner gets a chip timed custom race bib and an FCB sports pack which includes a custom pint glass for all the beer you’ll drink after the race. There will be games for adults and kids alike, giveaways, an awards party and, did we mention, FREE BEER! The event begins at 10am but packet pick up starts on Oct. 10 at 4pm at Fort Collins Brewery. Registration is $29 which helps benefit FoCo Café, a local nonprofit organization. Call 970-472-1499 or go to the Fort Collins Brewery website for ticketing/information.

Boulder Facial Hair Club 2nd Annual Competition – October 25
What is it about beards that drive us absolutely batty? Be it a well groomed handle-bar moustache or the long flowing mastery of a wizard’s beard, facial hair has always captivated and awed us. Coming off the huge success of their 2013 Competition, the Boulder Facial Hair Club is again holding their “Bearding” (a sanctioned and now world renowned sport) event for facial hair fortitude. This year most of the proceeds go to Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance (RMCA), a nonprofit Colorado based organization that helps patients with cancer pay for basic living expenses. The event will be held at the Dickens Opera House and will highlight numerous categories such as Moustache, Business Beard, Female Artistic and the Yeard, a yearlong beard growing competition that requires competitors to shave in house and record their progress. The event sold out last year and plans to draw even more patrons and competitors this year. The competition starts at 7:30pm and tickets start at $10. Call 303-834-9384 for tickets and information.

The Shining Ball – October 25
Having inspired the setting of the 1980 Stanley Kubrick horror/thriller it is only fitting that the infamous Stanley Hotel hosts this Shining themed gala. Those brave enough to attend will be treated to the upmost elegance the Stanley Hotel can offer with just a dash of the macabre that every patron hopes for. The ball will play host to live entertainment, a Jack Nicholson impersonator, Shining themed events and an extravagant costume contest which can win you up to $500. Food and drinks will be served alongside the event which all takes place in the Hotel’s MacGregor Ballroom, with REDRUM most likely being the house specialty. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend the ball and a costume is highly recommended. The festivities begin at 8pm and tickets are $325 per couple or $175 per person. Call 970-586-3371 for information or go to the Stanley Hotel website to purchase tickets. If you’re on the fence about this event, please let Yellow Scene remind you that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Fall Back Beer Festival – November 1
Whether you’re looking for some hair of the dog or just want to learn how to brew your own beer the Fall Back Beer Festival at the Estes Park Events Complex is for you. This beer event is one of kind in that, not only can you sample and buy over 100 unique beers from 30 different Colorado breweries, but you can learn how to concoct your own brew at home. The American Homebrewers Association will be present and will offer sampling and demonstrations for those interested in learning how to brew from home. Beer glass experts, professional food pairings, samples from hop farms, giveaways and more are just a few of the highlights at this unique beer fest. If that’s not enough adventure for you, 30 people will get to have dinner with the brewers after the event in the VIP Overlook Lounge. The dinner will include a three course meal with your choice of beer flight. All food pairings for the event and dinner are prepared by certified cicerones. The event is family friendly but you must be 21 years or older to drink. Tickets start at $30. Call 970-586-6104 for ticketing and information.

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The (Slightly Fading) Allure of Beer League Sports

Reilly Capps — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:05:57 +0000

Summer beer league softball and kickball are time-honored traditions. Almost sacred. They connect us to our national pastime, to the Yankee Clipper and Say Hey Willie Mays. They are our chance to show our dedication to this beautiful reflection of America’s Game, and to America herself, and to be real athletes.

Or something like that.

“Hey Séanalee!” the manager of a Boulder Kickball League team called Jurasskick Park yells into the dugout. An expectant tone in the manager’s voice clearly conveys the message that he expects the young woman to jump when she’s called.

There is no response.

“Hey Séanaleeeeeee!” bellows the manager again. This is on a recent evening at the East Mapleton ball fields.

“Séanalee” is Séanalee Flaherty, a delightfully loud spark plug of a woman. She is a fairly typical beer league player: she shows so much enthusiasm and dedication to the game that, running the bases, her left shoe falls off—but she doesn’t show so much enthusiasm and dedication to the game that she is willing to put down her beer long enough to tie her shoes. Séanalee is currently just outside the dugout, talking to her friend Caitlin about how much the ballfield bathrooms smell.

“SÉANALEEEEE!” the manager yells.

Finally she hears her name.

“What!?” she yells.

“Do you want to play!?” the manager asks.

“I don’t care!!” she yells back.

Yes, this ain’t the big leagues. These are the beer leagues.

There are dozens of casual meet-ups for volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and other sports built for summer and beer. Many can be found through Meetup.com. But the official beer leagues in this area occur chiefly in Boulder, where the city has a license to allow beer in the dugouts of the fields at East Mapleton and Stazio. (Most other cities in the area don’t.) In the Boulder beer leagues—kickball and softball—it takes 10 fields operating four nights a week to accommodate the roughly 4,000 people who come out every week to play in the beer leagues, which…

“It’s not a beer league,” interrupts Megan Lohman, who coordinates these programs for the City of Boulder.

“What?”

“Beer isn’t the point,” she says again. “The point is to go out with your friends and have fun. It’s not a beer league.”

“What is it, then?”

“It’s a league with beer,” she says.

Right. You can tell.

You can tell it’s a league with beer when more effort goes into the costumes than the game.

You can tell it’s a league with beer when the entire pre-game planning is not about strategic base running or “hitting the cutoff man,” but making sure that everyone remembers to show up wearing this week’s theme clothes—either dresses or jorts or capes or swimsuits.

You can tell it’s a league with beer when one of the biggest challenges is getting the right ratio of the two currently officially recognized genders (male and female, until further notice). Most leagues make you have something close to an even number.

You can tell it’s a league with beer when the teams spend more money on booze—per game—than they spent on their gloves, and possibly more money than they spent on their last home renovation.

You can tell it’s a league with beer when the players are careful to avoid a number of classic exercising “missteps,” such as burning more calories than you ingest, which can lead to dangerous thinness. No one trusts a skinny person, and winds can become treacherous.

Plus, beer makes you excel at the part of the game that is actually the point of any league with beer—having fun.

For Scott Potter of the Boulder kickball squad the Rocket Dogs, the point of the league is wearing a comically large manta ray hat on his head. Last week he wore a cheeseburger. The weeks before, an octopus and a jellyfish. The Yankees are considering similar attire.

Another point of the Boulder league with beer is thinking of clever beer-related nicknames, which include: Loaded on the Bases; I Got 99 Problems but this Pitch Ain’t One; Booze on First; and Pitch Please!

The other main points of beer league sports, according to years of diligent research performed by the author, include falling down in front of pretty girls, dropping balls when the game is on the line, and making sure that there is some other kind of beer besides PBR, which is made out of hops, yeast and frog urine. It is also extremely important to sing “We are the Champions,” even after losing, and to remember where you last set down your can of frog urine. A woman named Caitlin Murphy says her role on her kickball team is like the designated hitter, except she’s the “designated drinker.” “I’m the best player on the team at my position,” she says. She and the author mostly sit in the dugout and watch.

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