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VIRTUAL EVENTS

If your organization is planning an event of any kind, please email Caitlin at crockett@boulderweekly.com.

SOURDOUGH BAKING — WITH SARAH OWENS AND ANDY CLARK. 5 p.m. Thursday, June 18, boulderbookstore.net.

With the popularity of sourdough on the rise, many are turning to the baking expertise of Sarah Owens, who won a James Beard Award for her first book, Sourdough. She’ll be joined by Andy Clark, owner of Moxie Bread Co. in Louisville, to discuss the joys of sourdough baking and the benefits of heirloom grains. Tickets are $5 (plus a small convenience fee) for the access link to this virtual event. This access link will be sent the morning of the event (Thursday, June 18). You can purchase this on Eventbrite: OwensBBS.eventbrite.com.

MUSEUM VIRTUAL SUMMER CONCERT: HAZEL MILLER & THE COLLECTIVE. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, longmontmuseum.org.

Stretch out and enjoy some tunes in the cozy confines of your own home, backyard or wherever you have access to Facebook. On June 18, Hazel Miller & the Collective will be broadcasting live from Stewart Auditorium. Don’t miss this free event.

ARTWALK STRONGMONT 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20 (additional dates: July 18 and Aug. 22), firehouseart.org.

Support Longmont’s creative community at the ArtWalk Strongmont Virtual Artist Market series. The ArtWalk Strongmont markets provide an interactive portal to each artist’s live event. Viewers are invited to visit each artist’s studio to watch them create art live, as well as purchase from their online shop, all from the comfort and safety of their homes. 15% of all sales will be donated to The Firehouse Art Center.

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LIFESTORY WRITING 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, boulderjcc.org.

Lifestory Writing Groups offer an opportunity for you to write — and share — your life stories in a group setting. This two-hour workshop will introduce you to free-writing and sharing your life and experiences. Contact Jean Unger: lifestoryjean@gmail.com. Price: $25 — Zoom link will be emailed once registration is complete

BOULDER COUNTY JUNTEENTH CELEBRATION June 19-21.

This three-day series will address racerelation reconciliation. Registration on eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2N2OOSb

- June 19, 4-7 p.m.: Flow & Feast: Yoga flow followed by culturally relevant meal and discussion, Cave Girl Coffee, 720 100 Year Party Court, Longmont

- June 20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Inner work for inclusivity and race relations reconciliation workshop, Cave Girl Coffee

- June 21: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Father’s Day BBQ, Thompson Park, Longmont

Pride

LONGMONT PRIDE 2020. JUNE 22-27.

For more information, visit outboulder.org.

RAINBOW STORYTIME. 6 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE 22.

Kick off Pride by joining Out Boulder County and the Longmont Public Library for Rainbow Storytime, an LGBTQ book reading for children and families. The reading will take place on Facebook Live at facebook.com/OutBoulderPride.

VIRTUAL JOTERIA. 5 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020

Jotería is a board game that reflects Mexico’s LGBT community, providing education on LGBT terms and their history, from pre-colonial to modern time. Join in the fun for a virtual game via Zoom. Boards and all other relevant information will be emailed to participants. To RSVP, please email Juan Moreno at jmoreno@outboulder.org.

SUPPORTING LGBTQ YOUTH COMMUNITY TRAINING. NOON. THURSDAY, JUNE 25.

Topics will include local and regional resources for LGBTQ youth, the importance of pronouns and pronoun etiquette, inclusive sex education tips, safe binding for trans masculine youth, and some of the themes coming up in Out Boulder County’s LGBTQ youth groups. Please RSVP here: bit.ly/lgbtqyouthtraining2020

50+ LGBTQ MIXER. 5 P.M. THURSDAY, JUNE 25.

Come enjoy the virtual company of fellow members of the LGBTQ and allied community. To RSVP, email Juan Moreno at jmoreno@outboulder. org. Join in 15 minutes before the event kicks off for a quick zoom tutorial.

TRIVIA HAPPY HOUR. 6 P.M. FRIDAY, JUNE 26.

Join in on Zoom to answer trivial about films that have made a significant impact in queer culture. First, second and third place winners will win prizes. To RSVP, contact Juan Moreno at jmoreno@outboulder.org.

LONGMONT PRIDE MOTOR- CADE. 9 A.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 27.

Decorate your cars, wear your favorite pride gear and ride down Main Street. Cars begin gathering at our designated meeting point at 9 a.m. The motorcade will officially run from 9:30-10:30 a.m. RSVP at outboulder.org.

LONGMONT PRIDE VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES. NOON. SATURDAY, JUNE 27.

Enjoy a jam-packed 60 minutes of musical acts, speakers and more from the comfort of your own home. Featuring: Mexican Folkloric Dance Troupe; Marcie Smith; Colorado Bhangra Team; Card Catalog; and Jessica L’Whor.

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