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Business Profile: Flatirons Family Pharmacy

Non Profit Spotlight: The Inn Between of Longmont

Arts & Entertainment: Sharon Glassman - BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN

Books: New Reason, New Way

Theatre: HOPSCOTCH! The Musical

In The Community: 44th Annual Rod Festival

In The Community: Boulder County Fair

Happening In Longmont

Upcoming Events

iL Business Network

iL Non Profit Community

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From the Editor Putting together this magazine every month, I am blessed with the opportunity to meet some of the wonderful people in our town who are doing some pretty amazing things. Being able to witness first hand how these people are following their passions and in turn making Longmont a better place through their actions has been truly inspiring for me. With Jennifer Palazzolo working to restore the traditions of her industry and The Inn Between working to give a hand up to those who need it, artists like Sharon Glassman, Andy Eppler, and Robbie Kudla who are all creating new ways to enrich our lives, and organizations like the ColoRODans bringing people together to share their hobbies, I hope by sharing their stories they are able to inspire you as well.

We are now in our second month with the new website at insideLONGMONT.com and the feedback we have gotten so far has been great. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the opportunity yet, I invite you to take a look at the new site and see all of the content there that we bring you in between each issue of the magazine and let us know what you think. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a new and improved Calendar of Events, pages for both our Business Network and Non Profit Community members, and pages for our Longmont Insiders (including a complete list of the current Inside Deals). Best of all, you can now find every issue of Inside Longmont The Magazine on our website, with the current issue available right on the home page. Of course, this is the just the start for the new website and we will be adding plenty of new features in the weeks and months ahead.

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Business Profile

Flatirons Family Pharmacy

Over the years, it seems that the traditional, neighborhood pharmacy has become a thing of

the past. The chain pharmacy business model has tended to move the pharmacist further and further out of sight from the patient where they are often not visible or easily accessible. For Jennifer Palazzolo, owner of Flatirons Family Pharmacy, the one-on-one personal service of previous generations is something that she believes her profession has stepped away from, and is something that she is determined to bring back. Her goal is to return to the old-fashioned neighborhood pharmacy feel where you know your pharmacist and they know you, where you are not just a number getting handed a bag of medication, and where you get that personal touch that is necessary to make sure all your questions are answered. “It is important to me for people to be able to come in and see me and have the feeling that I am accessible to them.” You will almost always see Jennifer or the same fill-in pharmacist, which gives Flatirons Family Pharmacy a better chance to be a partner in your health and your medication management. It can be difficult for those with chronic health conditions or sensitive health conditions to have to open up and tell their story to a different person every time they need their medication, so seeing the same person on a regular basis helps to establish a more personal connection. This also makes it easier for patients to pick up the phone and call with a question or concern rather than turning to the internet for answers or just letting the question go unanswered. “It’s all about personal, one-on-one service here.” 10

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tions. Compounding can include capsules, liquids, creams, suppositories, ointments, lozenges that dissolve in your mouth, “so, the possibilities are really pretty endless.”

Most of us are used to the experience of going to a pharmacy to get a prescription filled and having the pharmacist put pills in a bottle or mix the medication with water and shake it up for you. But what happens when there is a patient who can’t swallow pills or when the dosage of a commercially-available product is too high and a lower dose is needed? This is when compounding medicine can become extremely important. “Compounded medications are a whole area of pharmacy unto its own,” Jennifer told us. Compounding medicine is the process of mixing individual ingredients together in the exact strength and dosage to create a personalized medication that meets a specific patient’s needs. In the past, nearly all prescriptions were compounded, but today most medications are mass-produced and dispensed in a “one-size-fits-all” approach. At Flatirons Family Pharmacy, Jennifer Palazzolo offers compounding of medications in order to provide customized medications that meet the individual needs of each patient. For example, it is possible to combine different pharmaceutical agents into one preparation, which can cut down on the amount of medication the patient needs to take and helps them to have better medication compliance. It is also possible to help with pain management by compounding pain creams that have different ingredients to treat people topically rather than have them take medication orally and risk more side effects. There is even an entire area expanding into creating compounded medications for hormone replacement therapy for both men and women, where commercially-made products are not available to treat their condiinsideLONGMONT.com

One of the biggest issues in medication adherence is that people will drop off their prescription and the prescription gets filled, but then they never come back to pick up their medication. Maybe they are unable to get out of the house or they have a sick baby at home. Many people rely on a friend or neighbor to get them to the doctor or to their medication, but when that person is not available the patient ends up going without their medication. In the entire chain of treating a patient’s condition, not picking up their prescription makes everything leading up to that point a waste. “When I started in pharmacy business 25 years ago, delivery was just a part of what we offered,” Jennifer told us. And from the beginning, offering delivery of medications has been an important part of Flatirons Family Pharmacy. “I want

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to feel that I give my patients every opportunity available to them to get their medication in hand.”

their biggest distinction is the personalized service. Here, you’re not just a number.

At Flatirons Family Pharmacy, everything comes back to customer service. “Part of being a pharmacist is talking to people, answering their questions, and reading between the lines.” When you know someone well and something seems off, you are able to reach and ask if they are okay or if their medication is okay. Maybe they need to try different options like changing the dose, changing the medication, even taking it at a different time of day. Without open lines of communication, this discussion may not take place and the person may end up not taking the medication that their body needs. The pressure is tight on time in healthcare these days, but a lot of things can be helped by merely taking a little extra time. “It’s not the most cost-effective business model, but I’m not here just for the money,” Jennifer said. “I’m here to build relationships and to help people live long, healthy lives.” Aside from the facts that Flatirons Family Pharmacy is independent, individually owned, and your money stays in the community,

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pendently owned, locally-based health resource providing pharmaceutical products, natural medicines, and client consulting. They are a full service, old-fashioned pharmacy that does it all including immunizations, compounding, and even delivery. And yes, they do take most major insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid. You can contact Jennifer Palazzolo at Flatirons Family Pharmacy at 303-827-3480 or flatironsrx. com.

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Non Profit Spotlight

The Inn Between of Longmont

Most of us never even consider the possibility of becoming homeless.

But then a crisis occurs, like last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flood, losing a job, a divorce, or having a spouse pass away, and all too often tragedy turns into disaster as the people affected suddenly find themselves without a home. Whatever the crisis a person or family may face, the Inn Between of Longmont is there to provide the stability needed to recover and successfully transition back into the community. People sometimes need a helping hand to get back on their feet, and that is exactly what the Inn Between offers. And thanks to a recent addition to their growing number of properties, they are now able to offer that helping hand to even more homeless families in Longmont. Prior to the purchase of their newest property, nicknamed IB-4, the Inn Between only had three 3-bedroom units out of 50 total units and their need for more larger units was continually growing. For example, at that time they had a single mom with three teenage daughters ages 13, 15, and 17 living in a 1-bedroom apartment because that was all they had available. The staff knew that they needed more of the bigger apartments, so when the opportunity arose in 2012 to take over this new property, with thirteen 3-bedroom units and four 2-bedroom units, they decided to take it. But taking possession of the property was only the beginning of a project that would need more than 2 years to complete and result in a practically-new apartment building. The renovation of IB-4 was extensive, costing nearly as much as the purchase of the building itself, but necessary since the building had not been renovated in over 17 years. 14

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Near the end of 2012, the project started with the renovation of the interior individual apartments. About ⅓ of the existing residents moved on within a short time after the Inn Between took ownership of the property, which freed up apartments for the work to begin. One at a time, each apartment was completely stripped to the bare walls and then rebuilt almost entirely from scratch. Each apartment received new carpet, new flooring, new cabinets, new counter tops, new tubs and toilets, and new fixtures. Damaged or missing doors were replaced and the walls were freshly painted. As each vacant apartment was finished, residents were moved out of their existing apartment and into a new one, thus freeing up another apartment to work on. “We called this ‘musical apartments’,” Executive Director Donna Lovato told us. Through this process, each of the existing residents of IB-4 were moved out of their old apartments and into a basically brand new home. Once all of the residents who were living there at the time were moved into the new units and they were satisfied, the Inn Between staff turned to their waiting list of families in need of homes and, one-byone, began to fill the remaining units. By December of 2013, the renovation of individual apartments was complete, with about ⅓ of the units occupied by the residents who had already been living on the property and about ⅔ by new residents. After all of the interior units were remodeled, renovation of the building exterior began in full. As with the interior, the exterior of the building was completely redone, including a brand new roof, new siding, new stairs, and new second-floor landings. A new play area was built, with a padded surface, new playground equipment, and a gated fence for safety. While this addition required giving up valuable parking spaces for the residents, providing a new, safe play area was a necessity for the property. Because IB-4 is made up entirely of 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, it has the highest number of children of all the Inn Between properties. The majority of the exterior work was finally completed about two months ago. But all of the work is not quite done yet. The parking lot needs re-striping and apartments need new numbers. Beyond the cosmetics, plans are underway to build a secure storage area adjacent to the parking lot for residents to safely store bicycles and a new office for the building. This office will be a place where kids can drop in after school for mentoring and where Inn Between staff can have office hours when residents can stop by to speak with their case manager or the property manager.

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With a new roof, two new boilers, new plumbing, and newly renovated apartments, the Inn Between has breathed new life into this building and the neighborhood surrounding it. This building is truly a reflection of what the Inn does for people. Not only is it an opportunity for affordable housing for residents who need it, but the city and our community have also benefited by their turning what was once a blighted property into something that really looks amazing now. “To be able to have a nice building and nice units for people coming into our programs is fantastic. It doesn’t look like a homeless shelter or transitional housing or somewhere you wouldn’t want to live,” Donna Lovato said. This project was also an example of how dedicated the members of the staff are. Program Director Tim Rakow and Property Manager John Mongello spent countless evenings and weekends of their own time working on the renovations hanging doors, replacing floors, and much, much more. And Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Mike Lovato did a superb job with the monumental task of coordinating the numerous plumbers, carpenters, and other sub-contractors required for this remodel. As with everything the Inn Between does, this was truly a community project and team effort. The Inn Between plans to have an open house in September to welcome members of the community to visit the IB-4 property and tour one of the new apartments. Look for details from them in the very near future. To learn more about The Inn Between and the services they provide, you can look back at their story in our January 2014 issue and be sure to visit them online at www.theinnbetween.org.

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Arts & Entertainment

Sharon Glassman

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BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN

Sharon Glassman is the unique combination of author, musician, journalist, and stage performer that

is required to develop and perform the one-of-a-kind experience that is BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN. A live novel-with-songs, this is a funny, brainy love story about the idea of pursuing dreams that perhaps no one else understands. The story features sparkling, original characters and the plot is driven by a classic math proof. Each month, Sharon performs two chapters and one song from her book in a 90-minute live episode at Still Cellars in Longmont. The bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13 songs, ranging from jazz and cabaret to country and swing, create a signature soundtrack that fuels the plot and adds an extra dimension of connection for the audience. The book BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN started as a novel inspired by the classic myth and love story of Cupid and Psyche. Sharon originally wrote it while she was living on the East Coast, but when she moved to Boulder the book was put to the side as Sharon discovered her new passion of playing live music. For five years, Sharon played in her own band, wrote original songs, sang, and played violin and guitar. Then, in the summer of 2013, she returned to the manuscript for HOBOKEN. It was at this point that she realized how much of a major character music truly was within the book. And so, after her recent years writing and performing, she found herself able to write the songs that she knew belonged in the book. 18

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It was during this time that Sharon first began performing BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN in front of an audience. Over the course of several months, she wrote and performed new music at La Momo Maes Bakery and rewrote the manuscript. “As an author, it was a dream situation. I never had people listen and take in material in such an incredible way,” Sharon told us. Looking back, Sharon calls this period her “Off-Broadway” run because it gave her the time and opportunity for growth and exploration. With that first run behind her, Sharon is now in her full “Broadway” run, performing one Sunday every month at Still Cellars. Not only does she perform a two-chapter episode and song, she also brings in guest musicians and guest readers to join her, turning each show into a complete experience. Each month, she gets things started with a musical performance with her guest musician. This month, guitarist Kenny Peralez joined her for a special Frankie & Floyd show where the duo play acoustic versions of Frank Sinatra and Pink Floyd songs. Next month, Sharon will be joined by guest vocalist Rockin’ Robin. Following the music, the reading of BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN starts with a brief introduction to the book and summary to help catch up anyone who missed a previous episode before leading into the month’s selected two chapters. As with the music performance, Sharon is joined by a guest reader who takes on one or more characters. For this month’s reading, her guest was Brian Rezac who played the part of Ned Allen, among others. Next month’s guest reader will be Amanda Berg Wilson of The Catamounts. During the reading, there is one musical interlude as Sharon performs the song tied to the current episode and then wraps everything up with a performance of the theme song for BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN. Sharon has found an original way to turn storytelling into a full-blown experience. Hearing the book, listening to the music, even sharing foods from the story, all of these things are combined to immerse the reader/listener into the world of HOBOKEN. Bringing in guest readers and guest musicians only adds to the depth of the experience. If you are looking for something new and unique, you should definitely give BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN a try. The final two performances in this run will be September 14th and October 12th at Still Cellars, so catch them while you can. Paperback books and Cds are available at the show for reading and purchase. Look for details for upcoming shows in our online Calendar of Events and get to know Sharon Glassman online at website www.sharonglassmanlive.com.

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Paul Kiteck, Sharon Glassman, and Kenny Peralez performing the theme to BLAME IT ON HOBOKEN.

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Books

In his new book New Reason, New Way, author Andy Eppler examines the concepts of art,

inspiration, and the role of the artist in society through a series of interviews with other artists and musicians as well as a very personal exploration of his own creative process. As described on the cover, “This book is not only about why an artist kept making art even after his original reason for making it had vanished, it is also about how that artist reinvented his process and re-imagined his work.” Relocating from Lubbock, TX to Longmont in 2009 to pursue his career as a music artist was an inspiring experience for Andy. Besides the change in scenery, he found himself in a community that was almost always open-minded towards new ideas and that fostered a “yes” attitude towards creative projects. Andy even credits this move for the motivation to write his book. “Living here has helped me say ‘yes’ to myself more as an artist and as a creative person.” Over time, this led him to think about what his art was going to become and how he could use the lessons he has already learned in life about loving and valuing people. Even more significantly, it also helped him to examine his creativity as an artist by taking it out of a religious context and putting it into a more secular, community-based context. Andy’s writing began as essays on specific topics, with the first one of course being on music as an art form. However, it didn’t take long for him to recognize that it was a better approach to produce a book as a finished product instead of simply a collection of essays, so the essays were turned into chapters. Then came the realization that if he was going to talk about art, he

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would have to talk about himself and what his experience with art has been. This was a very vulnerable process for Andy, but he felt that if he wanted to have a personal connection with his readers he would have to open himself up to them. For two years, Andy interviewed fellow artists and musicians about their experiences with art and creativity, asking each of them a series of three questions. He also researched these topics by reading the works various other authors on the subjects of creativity and inspiration. And he continued his own writing. Then, about a year ago Andy decided it was time to pull all the material together into a finished product. He brought in his longtime friend David Allen to edit the book and to help him decide how to order the chapters in a cohesive story. It was during this process they realized that the real focus of his story was about his skepticism and losing his religion, which then became the linchpin of the book. It was an incredibly painful process for Andy to leave religion, but it was something he felt he had to do to be honest with himself. And without religion as an explanation, Andy found he needed to be able to explain the creative process in a new way. This is the journey that you will be taken on, with purpose, tenacity, and a sense of humor, in a very personal and very profound way in New Reason, New Way: how my skepticism changed my art. There will be a book release party at Left Hand Brewing Company on September 7th at 1pm. This is your opportunity to meet the author, Andy Eppler, and to get your hands on a copy of this very entertaining and enlightening book. Check our Calendar of Events at insidelongmont.com for full details. Also, be sure to visit www.prairiescholars.com to learn more about Andy, his talented wife Jessica, and their band The Prairie Scholars.

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Theatre

HOPSCOTCH!

the musical More and more, Longmont is becoming home to artistic and creative growth in Colorado.

As local musicians, writers, and artists are already flourishing, now work is currently underway to produce a large-scale, Broadway-style musical right in our own backyard. HOPSCOTCH! The Musical tells the story of a community that is struggling to recover following the murder of a young mother. It is about real people and what it is like to experience real crime when no one knows when it might happen to us. With a powerful subject, the play focuses on celebrating the lives of everyone, male and female, and how we handle issues like forgiveness and trust in relationships. There is no crime or violence that takes place within the production itself, rather HOPSCOTCH! focuses on the loved ones who have been affected and how they transform to overcome adversity following the crime. As creator Robbie Kudla puts it, “It is the story of a journey from extreme grief to unimaginable joy told by real people who are overcoming tragedy victoriously!” Robbie Kudla is the playwright and composer behind HOPSCOTCH! The Musical. For 18 years, she worked as a counselor and victim advocate helping men, women, and children deal with the traumatic effects of violent crime and domestic abuse. During that time, her “soul was forever touched by the stories of courage and perseverance of the crime victims I had worked with.” She also has over 30 years of experience writing music and performing in theater. During much of that time, she wrote melodies and lyrics that mirrored her career, leaving her with boxes of original compositions written over the years that she could pull from. Following her 24

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retirement from counseling, Robbie was looking for a new purpose in life and ultimately became inspired to create “a performance piece that would change the landscape of how victims, offenders, and the systems that influence them are perceived in our society.” Robbie began the journey of creating HOPSCOTCH! in January 2013 and, whether through sheer determination or divine intervention, or maybe a little of both, she has made amazing progress on bringing this show to life. In addition to writing this 2-act play along with 13 original songs, Robbie has brought together 29 cast members and 10 understudies, a 13 piece orchestra, an arranger, a conductor, a choreographer, and a stage manager. “I’ve been blessed with some of the best talent in Colorado,” Robbie said. And as word of this production continues to spread, more and more people ask to be involved practically every day. One very special element of this production is that some of the characters in the musical will be played by the person who actually inspired that character. Because many of the stories within HOPSCOTCH! are drawn from her actual experiences, Robbie sought out the people who were her inspiration in order to get their permission to use their likeness. Not only did everyone give her their permission, some of them even asked to be involved in the production. With the opening show already scheduled for January 2015, preparations for this production are well underway. The cast meets for rehearsals in Robbie’s home on a regular basis and rehearsals with the orchestra will begin soon. Musical arrangements and choreography continue to be polished and the set is being designed and built. The show is already booked in several theaters across the Front Range, most of them with a capacity of over 1000 seats “due to the size of the cast, the expertise of the musicians and actors, and the successful promotions thus far.” Over the coming months, look for more stories about HOPSCOTCH! The Musical leading up to their big debut the first of next year. You can also find more information, including cast and crew, on their website www.hopscotchthemusical.com. insideLONGMONT.com

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In The Community

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44th Annual Rod Festival Car lovers from across the country returned to Longmont again this year for a long weekend of

fun and nostalgia on July 25-27. Since 1970, the ColorRODans of Longmont have hosted this annual event drawing in hundreds of classic automobiles and thousands of eager spectators. The festival boasted three days of events which got kicked off on Friday night with a downtown concert featuring classic-rock bands The Backline and Tripping Griswolds. Saturday night, Downtown Longmont saw the return of cruising as Main Street was turned into a cruise strip lined with classic cars and trucks. That night also held the Cacklefest, where 60s- and 70s-era dragsters put on a show by firing up their engines and thrilling the crowd with bursts of flames. This all led up to the Show-N-Shine on Sunday, a full day where nearly 300 cars and trucks were lined up on display. Each year, the ColoRODans raise funds through the annual Rod Festival to support several community organizations in Longmont. This year, they were able to contribute to Mountain States Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home and Longmont Meals on Wheels. In addition, they also partnered with the Longmont High School Football Team help purchase equipment in exchange for their volunteer efforts at the Rod Festival. If you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to make it to the festival this year, or even if you did and you just want to relive the event, we hope you enjoy the following photos of all these exquisite and impressive automobiles. insideLONGMONT.com

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Since 1968, the ColoRODans have been Longmont’s family-friendly car club and they are still going strong today. A non profit organization dedicated to “Fun With Cars”, the ColoRODans participate in a variety of events throughout the year and regularly give back to many different organizations within our community. If you’d like to learn more about the ColoRODans, visit their website at www.colorodans.org.

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In The Community

Scenes from the Boulder County Fair The 2014 Boulder County Fair rode into Longmont on August 1st and settled down for 10 full

days of livestock, music, carnivals, and more! Colorado’s oldest county fair, this year’s theme was “145 Years of Fun on the Farm”. Once again crowd favorites like the Ballet on Horses, Demolition Derby and the Exhibitors Building returned to the Boulder County Fairgrounds. The fair also brought a Mexican Rodeo, Truck & Tractor Pull, Farm to Table Dinner, Distillery Fest, Craft Show, and CPRA Rodeo in addition to a different musical act every night. And, of course, there were all the carnival rides! While we weren’t able to catch all of the events this year, we did manage to see many of the exhibits, listen to a few bands, and indulge in some fairground food. Of the events we did see and photograph, our favorites were the Gymkhana, Mutton Bustin’, and the Kids Rodeo. The most entertaining, though, had to be the Mutton Bustin’. Just seeing the dozens and dozens of local kids lining up for their turn, many of them girls, was fantastic to watch. We certainly have a lot of tough boys and girls in Boulder County! And if you’d like to see our photos from the Boulder County Fair Parade, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/insidelongmontthemagazine for the full gallery.

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Open Cabin Day Old Mill Park

Nestled at the end of the driveway at 237 Pratt, Old Mill Park serves as a historic and educational resource for the Longmont community. Passing through the wood gate is like passing through time as you gaze at historic cabins and structures that help tell the story of the pioneer farmers who first settled the St. Vrain Valley and the colonists who founded Longmont in 1871.

On August 6, we celebrated Open Cabin Day at Old Mill Park, sponsored by the St. Vrain Historical Society. Visitors had the opportunity to venture inside the cabins to see how the settlers lived and hear stories about the cabins and the families who built them. There were “pioneers” in costume giving demonstrations about life “back in the day” and providing a great perspective on what it might have been like to be an early settler. We were also entertained by a good old fashioned story time as children donned their bandannas and bonnets, gathered on the lawn, and were swept away by a very engaging storyteller! Old Mill Park is free to the public and open daily during the Spring and Summer seasons.

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Stay Curious! Science Fair

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Stay Curious!, the Longmont Public Library’s adult summer learning program, ended its season with the Adult Science Fair. On August 9, participants set up their tables, displays, hypotheses and findings to mesmerize and delight everyone in attendance. In addition to the actual entrants, hands-on science tables were set up to challenge the crowd, including exploding Popsicle sticks, skewering an inflated balloon, optical illusion tests, exploring how the power of friction makes you weak, and the BOOM of electrical current! All in all, it was a an afternoon of joy and wonder! Miki Baxter won 3rd Place for her Five Pots of Growth project, where she set out to discover the best location for potted seeds to grow. “I’m seeking redemption for my failed 8th-grade Science Project.” The award for 2nd Place went to Tyler Cipirani, whose The Science of Coffee, filled the room with a tantalizing aroma! “I wanted to find out which brewing method resulted in the ideal pot of coffee.” Taking the 1st Place Blue Ribbon was Deborah Hanley’s The Magic of Low Air Pressure project. With five interactive demonstrations, attendees actually had an opportunity to test out her findings themselves! Whether keeping a ping-pong ball in air using a hair dryer, wings on a straw, or unique paper airplanes, we all got to play! Congratulations to the winners of the Stay Curious! Science Fair!

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Upcoming Events

August Events

August 1 Boulder County Fair

August 15 Tyler T at Georgia Boys BBQ

August 2 Boulder County Fair Parade

Pecha Kucha Night

Boulder County Fair

August 16 Outdoor Cinema

Leftapalooza

Movie Night at the Airport

August 3 Boulder County Fair

August 17 Denny Driscoll at Mac’s Place

August 4 Boulder County Fair

Cheeseburger Tour of Longmont

Open Mic @ The Tasty Weasel

August 18 Open Mic at The Tasty Weasel

August 5 Boulder County Fair

August 21 Arts and Ales

August 6 Boulder County Fair

August 22 Yesteryear Farm Show Weekend

August 7 Boulder County Fair

The Prairie Scholars at Georgia Boys BBQ Festival on Main

August 8 Boulder County Fair

August 24 Cheeseburger Tour of Longmont

August 9 Boulder County Fair

August 25 Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

The Prairie Scholars at Lucky’s Market Stay Curious! Science Fair

August 26 The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music

August 10 Boulder County Fair

August 28 The Prairie Scholars Trio

August 11 The Prairie Scholars at Prospect Eats

August 29 Nick O’Connor at Georgia Boys BBQ

Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing

Left Hand Market Boys After Hours

August 14 Team Trivia at the Library

August 30 2nd Annual “Rockin’ for the Inn”

Art Under the Influence

BCB Bombshells vs 10th Mountain

Byrd & Street

August 31 Cheeseburger Tour of Longmont

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September Events September 1 Open Mic at The Tasty Weasel

September 19 Longmont Library Book Sale

September 3 Downtown Farmers’ Market

September 20 Longmont Farmers’ Market

September 6 Longmont Farmers’ Market

Longmont Library Book Sale ArtWalk

Fathers Are Forever

September 21 Longmont Library Book Sale

September 7 Nick O’Connor at Mac’s Place

September 24 Downtown Farmers’ Market

“New Reason, New Way” Book Release September 10 Downtown Farmers’ Market

The Prairie Scholars in the Clubhouse September 26 Longmont Oktoberfest

September 12 Longmont Studio Tour Opening Reception

September 27 Longmont Farmers’ Market

2nd Friday Downtown Art September 13 Longmont Farmers’ Market

Longmont Oktoberfest 2014 Longmont Studio Tour

Paws in the Park

Sweet Taste of Longmont

Sandstone Saturday Grandparents Day September 14 “Blame It On Hoboken” Live! KCP Gallery 2nd Friday pARTies!

September 28 2014 Longmont Studio Tour The Prairie Scholars: Tequila, Tunes, & Tacos September 29 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

September 15 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

September 30 The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music

September 17 Downtown Farmers’ Market September 18 Accelerating Youth Empowerment Art & Ales

For details on these events and more, visit our on-line Calendar of Events at www.insidelongmont.com

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Non Profit Community The Family Garden is a resource hub offering education, inspiration and networking for families throughout pregnancy, birth and early childhood. Many different philosophies and approaches to child birth and parenting are presented without judgment or advocacy for a particular view.

The Inn Between strives to help families and individuals who are facing homelessness in our community to be self-sufficient and sustainable to no longer be homeless. By providing housing and critical services, we work with our residents to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for self-sufficient living.

Mountain States Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home extends Christian services to wounded children in an effort to meet their physical needs, heal their emotional hurts, challenge their minds, and teach them moral principles in order to reach the goals of reuniting them with their families or preparing them for independence.

The OUR Center helps people move toward self-sufficiency by unifying community resources. The organization provides emergency services to help people through short-term financial crises and also works in partnership with our clients to develop case plans for those needing longer-term assistance.

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