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BOUL DER COUNTY K IDS Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, & Surrounding Areas WINTER 2020

Contents

25

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Volume 26 No. 4

Articles titled in blue are great reading for kids, green for directories.

Note: Many of our covers come from monthly student K—12 art displays at Premier Members Credit Union at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue next to the Boulder Dinner Theatre. Check it out!

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS is a division of Martin

House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17114, Boulder, CO, 80308. Phone number: (303) 939-8767.

Copyright 1995 to 2020 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. Please go to www. bouldercountykids.com for more information.

From the Publisher......................................................... 5 Cover Story—Cole Petitt......................................... 5

Holiday Zooming and More!............... 6-7

Virtual Directory...................................................8-9 STORY TIME........................................................................ 11

News About Town....................................... 12

Picture Book Trends............................ 13

HOLIDAY READING

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CDC UPDATES

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Online Learning/Public Schools....18-19

Kids’ Planet.............................................. 20-21

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY........22-23 VIDEO PAGES............................................................24-25 HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY..................... 26

What Do I Do Now, Romona?............ 27 Is Your Child’s Routine Serving Them?...........28-29

Taylor’s Blog

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SELF CARE - Beyond Bubble Baths.................. 32

FOOD DIRECTORY..............................................34-37

TLC Learning Center All

www.LearningWithTLC.org

Museum and Music Links

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CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY. 40–44 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY....................... 46–47

Birthday Party Directory.......... 48–49 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS..................... 50–53 WINTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS........ 54–57 Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Social Media Gurus - Isabella Schutz and Annie Gieser Cool Cover Art -Cole Pettit Proofing to Perfection -Darlene Mueller Morse Mascot - Indie Best in the World Printers - Prairie Mountain Publishing Most Awesome Web Designer - Joshua Thorne

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS From the Publisher: Online-only again this issue and we have lots of fun new links and videos for you to enjoy. We will be updating every few weeks so check back often for new resources, educational links and more! Be well everybody, and we are doing our best to be here for you.

Jennifer and Indie

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Cover Story: Cole Pettit

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ur cover artist is Cole Pettit who attends the 7th grade at Sunset Middle School in Longmont. His favorite class in school is art. He also enjoys fencing and track. He likes playing Minecraft “because you can build all sorts of things.” He has a dog named Patty and wants to be a Lego designer when he grows up. His favorite food is his grandpa’s steak, restaurant pick is Pho Huong Viet because he likes their Pho! Top movie is The Lego Movie and TV show is The Dragon Prince. Cole likes to listen to Below the Surface from Terraria and he also plays the violin. His favorite thing about winter is making snowmen and then sword fighting with them. When we asked him if there is anything more you want to tell us about yourself, he said, “ I like wolves; they are my spirit animal.” he cover sponsor, Premier Members Credit Union, pays competitive dividends on federally insured savings accounts. Your family can also enjoy low-cost loans and the credit union gives money to the school of your choice at no cost to you. For more information and to find a location near you visit www.pmcu.org or call (303) 657-4558.

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Suzuki Violin, Viola and Cello School

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New: Birth to 3 toddler classes Website: www.bouldersuzukistrings.org

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let's zoom!

This holiday season is one virtual Zoom party after another!

Here’s some tips and tricks on how to make your 2020 Zoom party the talk of the town:

Video produced by Boulder County Kids’ very own Social Media & Marketing gurus: Isabella Schutz and Annie Gieser.

Some more ways to virtually spread the holiday cheer: • Host a gingerbread contest! Everyone has their own house to make, show them off and vote for the winner with Zoom’s chat feature.

• Decorate sugar cookies while someone reads a classic tale on the camera (The Night Before Christmas or The Polar Express).

• Have a holiday scavenger hunt! Each Zoom partier must run to find each item in their house first.

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LET IT SNOW! LET IT

SNOW! LET IT SNOW!

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Happy Holidays from the newest elves at Boulder County Kids!

(Isabella and Annie) STAY SAFE AND BE MERRY! Click on the snowflake drawing, print, and make a homemade snowflake!

rockin’ around the Christmas tree Here are the best Spotify playlists for getting the whole family in the holiday spirit.

1. KIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY | by Spotify

Spotify’s own team knocked it out of the park on this Kids’ Christmas Party playlist. A good mix of new releases and classics, this playlist will have a tune for everyone.

2. KIDS CHRISTMAS SONGS PLAYLIST | by The Kiboomers Filled with all the classics that parents loved as a kid, this playlist mixes holiday cheer with some great nostalgia.

3. KIDS CHRISTMAS POP

PARTY

| by Pop Party This is a perfect playlist for the more upbeat moments of the holiday season.

4. KIDS CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY | by recordguy1 Dance off the sugar cookie rushes with these holiday jams that no one can sit still to.

5. CHRISTMAS STORIES FOR KIDs | by cmaanderud For a story before bedtime or just background for gingerbread house making, this playlist is full of classic Christmas stories that can warm everyone’s hearts.

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VIRTUAL DIRECTORY

Check it out online!

Art, cooking, Gardening, Music,

Theatre, Singing, yoga, educational, Adventure and more!

ONLINE WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES

O n l i ne role -playi ng ( R P G) adventures for ages 7-17, where everyone’s a hero! Join with peers in small groups to outwit the dragon, solve mysteries, battle foes, and negotiate for freedom in an effort to save the kingdom of a mythical la nd. Choose f rom Advent u re Quest or Dungeon Delvers for an unforgettable game live on Zoom led by our theatrical Quest Leaders.

We a re here for you from the comfort of your home for weekly after school programs, day off school and holiday camps, birthdays and game nights. First time? Try a free intro class! Contact us at info@ renaissanceadventures.com. Learn more at www.renaissanceadventures. com.

MUSIC TOGETHER ONLINE CLASSES

Boulder. Ages 0-5 with caregivers.

Celebrating over 20 years of serving Boulder area families! Have fun with us online via Zoom and PreRecorded Classes available for the winter semester. Will resume Outdoor Classes in the Spring. Nurture your child’s musical development through an interactive program of singing, dancing, instrument play all from the comfort and safety of your home.

Online format includes weekly live Zoom class plus weekly mini prerecorded classes (via private Facebook group or private website por tal).

Tuition includes materials (CD, song book, Hello Everybody App, Online Resources). Siblings FREE for online class! Also, Zoom private piano lessons available (with 1st lesson free). Call Jane Smolens (303) 413-1120 or email jsmolens@mountainsongmusic.com or check out mountainsongmusic.com for more information.

BACKSTORY THEATRE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

BackStory has offered high-quality theatre education, exploration, and community performances for over 10 years! Kids 3-18 will find something fun for all ages and abilities this winter. BackStory classes are offered year-round in a combination of online and in-person for mats with small class sizes and close observation of COVID19 best practices for safety and health. For the most up-to-date offerings, please visit our “Classes and Camps” page online at www. backstorytheatre.org/bsta-classes or email us at info@backstorytheatre. org to see if we can create a custom theatre program for your small group. Call (720) 263- 0836 for more information.

Check out Renaissance Adventures! www.renaissanceadventures.com

TINKER ART STUDIO YOUTUBE WORKSHOPS!

Check out Parlando School of Musical Arts!

PARLANDO SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS

Boulder. Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 700 students each week. More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. For all ages. NOTE: During the ongoing pandemic almost all of our lessons/classes are ONLINE. Located at 2590 Walnut St. in the Dairy Center.

Email info@parlando.org or call (303) 442-0006 or check out www.parlando. org for more information.

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Check out our YouTube Channel a t w w w.yout ube.com o r s e a r c h Tinker Art Studio on YouTube to follow along with our FREE Kids Art Workshops. Tinker’s YouTube cha n nel wa s c reat e d to supp or t ou r com mu n it y by br i ng i ng a r t workshops r ight into your home.

Our goal is for children to be able to watch t he videos a nd fol low along as we complete art projects, learn some new techniques, work with awesome materials, and enjoy creative time each day. With a new Virtual Studio on the horizon, follow us on Instagram(@TinkerArtStudio) or sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know when new classes are released! Please do visit us online at www.tinkerartstudio.com to view all of our current virtual programming options; you can email us at tinker@ tinkerartstudio.com or call (303) 5031902 for more information.

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Catch up on the newest video from the Twirling Tech Goddess each Friday on YouTube. Watch and learn as she creates, dances, and twirls with tech while encouraging radical diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

Offered by BLDG 61 and the Boulder Library Foundation.

Music Together and Jane Smolens in South/Central Boulder. www.

mountainsongmusic.com

Here is the latest in our FREE Kids Art Workshops series from Tinker Art Studio! In this video, kids can follow along and create their very own Party Animal! This video is suitable for elementary - middle school ages, or anyone who wants to create along with us!

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Story Time

with Elizabeth Rose

More Story Time One Book Colorado distributes a FREE book to every Colorado 4-year-old.

Find out more at www.onebookcolorado.org, or ask your local library for The Little Red Fort, by Brenda Maier, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez.

Pipol Tree

El Arbol Pipol

The Little Red Fort, read by our friends at Denver7.

El fuertecito rojo, leído por Adi Guajardo y Jessica Porter de Denver7.

in India they have a pipol tree

el árbol pipol de la India

it must be the strangest of sights to see

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it is a bit like a person sort of leafy and tall

un poco como una persona tipo frondosa y alta

or a bit like a strong man lifting them all

o un poco un hombre fuerte que a todas alza Amy Haywood’s Alphabet Song.

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News About Town...

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lue Federal Credit Union will host our *socially distanced* and fun DRIVE-THRU NightLights event this year!

Swing by 2800 Arapahoe between 5 pm and 6:30 pm on Saturday, December 5th to have your photo taken with Santa, pick up yummy hot chocolate & sweets to go, and snag a festive gift bag from our business members.

All from the safety of your car! Check out Nightlights for more information.

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our Christmas Shopping Can Support The Arts! Welcome to the Boulder Ballet Nutcracker Shop. Shop now through December 15 and bring some cheer to a loved one this holiday season.

All Proceeds go directly to supporting Boulder Ballet.

You will be contacted to arrange pick up of your order—no shipping available.

Shop here!

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oulder Ballet is pleased to present the Nutcracker Suite–a virtual twist on the holiday classic.

Featuring students of the Boulder Ballet school with guest performances. The Nutcracker is a 30-year tradition for Boulder Ballet.

Click HERE for tickets.

Please consider a donation starting at a sliding scale of $25 to help keep Boulder Ballet alive and well.

Purchase a ticket and watch anytime from December 13th at 2 pm through New Years

Day! (Viewing links sent out just before the show begins!)

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anta’s Calling He’s making a list... checking it twice!

Santa’s elves have just confirmed that the big guy will be making phone calls to Lafayette kiddos between 6-8 pm on December 11, and December 12. Please make sure you are available to speak with Santa during this time! Ask your parents fill out the official North Pole Questionnaire that Santa will email to them. Register by December 6th. Fee: $3. Sign up HERE.

14 to October 30 to update Colorado’s understanding of current challenges facing schools and districts as they work to sustain and enhance support for students, staff and families during the COVID19 pandemic. For a complete review of their study go to the CDE Website.

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lashlight Candy Cane Hunt. Did you hear the latest news?! A particular someone left candy canes over the grounds at City Park. Bring your flashlights and help us find them. When you arrive at the BBRC you will get a chance to decorate a bag for collecting candy canes. Prizes will be awarded to the candy cane hunters that find the special hidden elves and the golden candy cane! Parents must accompany children (no charge for adults). Hunt will be in small groups at a time. Interaction is limited to immediate households.

For ages 3-12. Dec. 11, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at City Park in Lafayette. Fee: $5Res/ $8NRes. Sign up HERE.

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he Firehouse Art Center is celebrating the holidays with a Vi r t u a l F u n d r a i s e r a n d Fashion Show on December 17th from 6 to 7:30 pm.

The show, to be held LIVE on the Firehouse Facebook page, will feature musical performances by David Hartman, a member of the Firehouse Board of Directors,

inter Solstice Virtual C o n c e r t . Ta k e a refreshing break from the stressors and challenges of 2020 by sharing in the thrilling, live music of world class musicians.

Wi t h D e b o r a h S c h m i t Lobis on piano and Sandra Wong on violin, celebrate the Winter Solstice and the upcoming holidays in their virtual concert open to all.

Call (303) 665-9052. Email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov or click on the link below to register. Free. December 17, from 3 to 4 pm. Register HERE. s a follow-up to the spring 2020 statewide needs assessment, C D E a n d t h e C o lo r ad o Education Initiative partnered on a second needs inventory administered from October

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as well as Holiday Greetings from the Board, Firehouse team members, volunteers and past exhibiting artists.

Interspersed throughout the event will be pictures submitted by contestants vying to win the title of “Ugliest Holiday Sweater”.

After the Holiday virtual event, all contestant submissions will be hosted on the Firehouse Art Center website for people to vote on the “Best Family Picture”, “Best Ugly Holiday SweaterPETS”, and the “Ugliest/Best Sweater Overall”. Contestant fans can vote with a donation of $1 per vote. Voting closes at midnight on December 21st and the submissions with the most donations, win!

Winners will be announced the following day and will receive prizes ranging from a $100 Gift Card, to party packs from local sponsors, such as St. Vrain Cidery.

It’s not too late to enter into the Fashion Show, the deadline to email your entry to holidaysweater@ firehouseart.org is December 16th. The fee to enter is $5.

Call (303) 651-2787 for more information. All Entries are open for voting at www. firehouseart.org.

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Picture Book Trends Highlight Lessons in Compassion How one store owner in Boulder is making choices to help foster wellgrounded, empathic citizens of the world

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by Pam Martin

ith forty-three years in the business of nurturing young minds and hearts, Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe owner, Lynne Milot, has a particular soft spot for children’s literature.

“I want our book selection to reflect the store’s mission to help develop passionate, collaborative-minded future citizens,” Milot said. “We want to encourage children to keep asking the question, ‘What else is possible?’”

And that includes young readers from all corners of the globe. To that end, the current publishing climate has taken strides to showcase these diverse experiences of childhood, which excites Milot. “Right now, there are so many books to choose from, and each is another example of how the world is only made richer by our different backgrounds and experiences.”

What follows is a selection of some of Grandrabbit’s newer picture books, which offer lessons in how compassion for others, who might look different from ourselves, builds a more solid footing for all of us to stand on.

Consider Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion, LeBron James’s new picture book, I Promise, a vibrantly illustrated call to action, encouraging young readers to be the very best version of themselves they can be.

The book is inspired by the kids impacted by the author’s

educational foundation in Akron, Ohio, which aims to develop the whole child, encouraging hard work, a respect for the game plan, and remaining strong yet humble in the face of every win and defeat.

Lesson: Success in life is determined by the choices we make every day.

Share Some Kindness Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott is a wintery tale of hope for a lonely bear. None of the animals in the forest feel they can trust him—he’s a huge, scary bear (with big, sharp teeth)! It’s not until Bear, with the help of his human friend, Coco, rescues Baby Deer from a snow drift, that Badger, Skunk and the rest of his neighbors realize that Bear is truly kind after all.

Lesson: No matter your size, you can make the world a better, friendlier place by offering help to someone in need.

Kind by Alison Green, with a foreword by Axel Scheffler (the illustrator of the newer classic, Room on a Broom), includes illustrations from 38 talented artists.

The book shows, by its own example, how a more open policy toward others can create its own kind of magic and synergy. To promote a kinder, gentler world, readers can start by giving someone a smile. They can hug a friend who’s feeling blue, or make sure no one’s left out when playing a game.

Lesson: Small acts of kindness can uplift others as well as ourselves.

Inspired by the thousands of children she’s met through her work for UNICEF and Save the Children, Sophie Blackall’s If You Come to Earth, offers sweeping ideas brought down to earth by pithy, child-friendly text. A picture book to get lost in— Blackall embodies the idea of scale with a double-paged spread of a lone boat on an empty sea (“The sea looks empty,” the book’s young narrator writes), followed by a lushly contrasting spread of an ocean teeming with life (“but it’s actually full”)— along with numerous other examples of the colorful diversity found here on earth.

Lesson: No matter where we live, or what kind of family we come from, we all have gifts to share with the world.

Addy’s Cup of Sugar by Jon Muth continues his series featuring the wise panda, Stillwater. Addy’s kitten, Trumpet, has died in a car accident, and her grief sends her to Stillwater for medicine to help bring him back to life. Taking a page from the Buddhist legend, The Mustard Seed, Stillwater’s remedy requires Addy to borrow a cup of sugar from a home “where death is a stranger.” But each person she visits has lost someone dear to them, and in the process, Addy feels less alone in her sadness. In the end, she realizes Stillwater’s “medicine” was meant for her all along. The charming watercolor illustrations hit just the right note.

Lesson: There’s no cureall for grief, and the most any of us can do to comfort someone who’s lost a loved one is to be there with them, to hear them, and to acknowledge their pain.

One Little Bag by Henry Cole is a story inspired by an Earth Day celebrated by the author when he was a boy.

His book opens like a movie, with a series of images following a paper bag’s journey from tree, to log, to paper mill, to store, where it eventually carries the lunch of a boy on his first day of school.

In an effort to conserve the earth’s precious resources, Cole carried the same bag to school every day for three years (as told in the author’s note), and in that time, it came to reflect the story of his life—filled with doodles and phone numbers, homework assignments and scribbled notes. His book has a similar theme, providing the backdrop for the boy’s journey from childhood to manhood. Evocative and deep, this wordless picture book will hum in the memory of readers long after the final page is read.

Lesson: In addition to protecting our planet’s precious resources, living sustainably can help connect us with others.

Check out Grandrabbits for a complete list of books or to order the ones above.

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HOLIDAY READING - lets read a few books!

GO TO www.BoulderBookStore.net TO ORDER AND SHIP TO YOUR HOME

From the Shelf

Boulder Book Store’s Top Picks for 2020

Shelf Awareness’s Best Children’s & Teen Books of 2020 This challenging year has given us a number of outstanding children’s and young adult titles.

Picture Books The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey (Norton Young Readers) Every Color of Light: A Book About the Sky by Hiroshi Osada, trans. by David Boyd, illus. by Ryôji Arai (Enchanted Lion Books) We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illus. by Michaela Goade (Roaring Brook Press) I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott, illus. by Sydney Smith (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House) All Because You Matter by Tami Charles, illus. by Bryan Collier (Orchard Books/Scholastic) Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, illus. by Eric Rohmann (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House)

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Chapter and Middle Grade Books Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake, illus. by Jon Klassen (Algonquin Young Readers) All Thirteen: The Incredible Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat (Candlewick Press) Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park (Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Scholastic Press) The List of Things that Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead (Wendy Lamb/ Random House) Trowbridge Road by Marcella Pixley (Candlewick Press) King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender (Scholastic Press)

Young Adult Books Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry (Algonquin Young Readers) The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta (Balzer + Bray) Apple (Skin to the Core) by Eric Gansworth (Levine Querido) A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope, edited by Patrice Caldwell (Viking) Punching the Air by Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi (Balzer & Bray) Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore (Feiwel & Friends) Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger, illus. by Rovina Cai (Levine Querido)

Special thanks to The Boulder Book Store for this reading list. To order books online check out www.boulderbookstore.net or call (303) 447-2074 to make an appointment or for curbside pickup or check out their online gift guide for kids and teens.

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR SMALL GATHERINGS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CDC

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elebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread. Your household is anyone who currently lives and shares common spaces in your housing unit (such as your house or apartment).

This can include family members, as well as roommates or people who are unrelated to you. People who do not currently live in your housing unit, such as college students who are returning home from school for the holidays, should be considered part of different households. In-person gatherings

that bring together family members or friends from different households, including college students returning home, pose varying levels of risk.

Organizers and attendees of larger events should consider the risk of virus spread based on event size (number of attendees and other factors) and take steps to reduce the possibility of infection, as outlined in the Considerations for Events and Gatherings.

Several factors can contribute to the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19 at small in-person gatherings.

In combination, these factors will create various amounts of risk: Community levels of COVID-19 – High or increasing levels of COVID-19 cases in the gathering location, as well as in the areas where attendees are coming from, increase the risk of infection and spread among attendees. Family and friends should consider the number of COVID-19 cases in

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their community and in the community where they plan to celebrate when deciding whether to host or attend a gathering. Information on the number of cases in an area can often be found on the local health department website.

Exposure during travel – Airports, bus stations, train stations, public transport, gas stations, and rest stops are all places travelers can be exposed to the virus in the air and on surfaces.

Location of the gathering – Indoor gatherings, especially those with poor ventilation (for example, small enclosed spaces with no outside air), pose more risk than outdoor gatherings.

Duration of the gathering – Gatherings that last longer pose more risk than shorter gatherings. Being within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more greatly increases the risk of becoming sick and requires a 14-day quarantine.

Number and crowding

of people at the gathering – Gatherings with more people pose more risk than gatherings with fewer people. CDC does not have a limit or recommend a specific number of attendees for gatherings.

The size of a holiday gathering should be determined based on the ability of attendees from different households to stay 6 feet (2 arm lengths) apart, wear masks, wash hands, and follow state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations.

Behaviors of attendees prior to the gathering – Individuals who did not consistently adhere to social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart), mask wearing, handwashing, and other prevention behaviors pose more risk than those who consistently practiced these safety measures.

Behaviors of attendees during the gathering – Gatherings with more safety measures in place, such as mask wearing, social distancing, and handwashing,

pose less risk than gatherings where fewer or no preventive measures are being implemented. Use of alcohol or drugs may alter judgment and make it more difficult to practice COVID-19 safety measures.

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low the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.

Stay home except to get medical care Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild

Dean Blumberg, M.D. Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases UC David Children’s Hospital

WHEN TO QUARANTINE

Stay home if you might have been exposed to COVID-19 Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Quarantine helps prevent spread of disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without feeling symptoms. People in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department.

Quarantine or isolation: What’s the difference?

Quarantine keeps someone who might have been exposed to the virus away from others.

Isolation keeps someone who is infected with the virus away from others, even in their home.

STEPS TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IF YOU ARE SICK

If y o u ar e sic k w ith COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, fol-

illness and can recover at home without medical care.

Do not leave your home, except to get medical care.

Do not visit public areas.

Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.

Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.

Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis. bed light icon Separate yourself from other people As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you should use a separate bathroom. If you need to be around other people or animals in or outside of the home, wear a mask.

Tell your close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. An infected person can spread

COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.

Additional guidance is available for those living in close quarters and shared housing.

See COVID-19 and Animals if you have questions about pets.

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, someone from the health department may call you. Answer the call to slow the spread.

MONITOR YOUR SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, or other symptoms.

Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.

When to seek emergency medical attention Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Bluish lips or face This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

CALL AHEAD BEFORE

VISITING YOUR DOCTOR

Call ahead. Many medical visits for routine care are being postponed or done by phone or telemedicine.

If you have a medical appointment that cannot be postponed, call your doctor’s office, and tell them you have or may have COVID19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients.

WEAR A MASK OVER YOUR

NOSE AND MOUTH

You should wear a mask over your nose and mouth if you must be around other people or animals, including pets (even at home).

You don’t need to wear the mask if you are alone. If you can’t put on a mask (because of trouble breathing, for example), cover your coughs and sneezes in some other way. Try to stay at least 6 feet away from other people. This will help protect the people around you.

Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2 years, anyone who has trouble breathing, or anyone who is not able to remove the mask without help.

Note: During the COVID19 pandemic, medical grade facemasks are reserved for healthcare workers and some first responders.

COVER YOUR COUGHS AND SNEEZES

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw away used tissues in a lined trash can. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Clean your hands often and use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

SANITIZE EVERYTHING

YOU MAY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS The Boulder Valley School District has updated its #BackTogetherBVSD Reintroduction Plan. All students will now have the opportunity to return to in-person learning.

Learn more at bvsd.org/reintroduction.

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Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience Drawing by Kara Priest

ORDERS OF INSECTS Photo by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14917505

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by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

any years ago, when I was starting to make educational films, I made one called Orders of Insects.

Insects are members of the class Insecta, but different kinds of insects are grouped together. These groups are called orders. Most insects have three body parts: head, thorax (middle part), and abdomen (rear part). Most have two pairs of wings, that is, four wings with two on each side.

For example, one order (or group) includes grasshoppers, locusts, and katydids. These insects have straight wings and many of them prefer to hop rather than fly. They have chewing mouth parts, as every gardener knows when grasshoppers eat the leaves in their garden!

Another well-known order of insects includes butterflies and moths. The monarch butterfly is one of my favorites. It seems to be in danger now because we don’t see as many as we used to, possibly due to loss of some of its habitats (places where it lives) due to destruction by humans.

Moths are more active at night. I’m sure you have seen how moths are attracted to streetlights or your porch light at night.

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae

Beetles are a well-known order of insects. Probably the most famous is the ladybird beetle, which we often refer to as a ladybug; but it is not a bug, it’s a beetle. Beetles have their front pair of wings modified into a hard cover.

If you’ve ever watched a ladybird get ready to fly, it opens the hard shell front wings and extends its membranous (membranelike) hind wings with which it then flies.

True bugs are members of the order Hemiptera. Hemi means “half” and ptera means “wing.” In true bugs, the front wings are thick and leathery nearest their body

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and thinner and membranous toward the tips. When they fold these wings, it forms an upside-down V. The best example that we have around here is the boxelder bug where the V is orangecolored compared to the black wing color.

Another order of insects is the Homoptera, which means “whole-wings.” The best example is the cicada. Its wings are completely clear and membranous, so you can see through them.

My favorite order includes dragonflies and damselflies.

Dragonflies have four clear, membranous wings that stick straight out both when

flying and at rest. They eat (prey on) smaller insects like mosquitoes and gnats.

Damselflies are smaller than dragonflies and when at rest, they fold their wings straight over their abdomens.

Dragonflies are symbols of good luck in Asian countries.

My daughter uses the dragonfly as trademark for her Science Kids program in northern Wyoming where she takes kids outdoors on nature field trips.

Diptera means “two wings” and this order includes flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and midges. This is the only order of insects that has just two wings (one pair).

We all know the common housefly and we often use insect repellent to keep mosquitoes from biting us in the summertime. We usually don’t see any insects during the winter, but on a warm winter day, guess which of the insects we usually can always see: flies!

The last order of insects that I want to mention includes bees, wasps, hornets and yellow-jackets. Of all of these, honeybees are probably the most important.

They give us honey and they pollinate flowers and other blossoms.

A person who studies insects is called an entomologist. Maybe you

will become one someday!

There are more insects in the world than any other animal.

They are pretty fascinating to study!

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Dr. Thorne is founder and president of Thorne Nature Experience (formerly Thorne Ecological Institute), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boulder. For 66 years they have helped “connect youth to nature!”

For information about their programs, please check their website at www. thornenature.org or email info@ thornenature.org or call (303) 4993647, ext. 100.

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HELPFUL SERVICES

Our library has many resources available to us even though the doors are closed. If you aren’t familiar with our library’s digital resources, here are things to check out that are free!

Homework help for students Elementary school homework resources www.boulderlibrary.org/youth/elementary-school-resources/

Advocacy

Toys Safehouse

Domestic Violence Shelter and Advocacy. Open 24 Hours. SPAN provides shelter and advocacy programs to adults, youth, and children experiencing domestic abuse.

835 North Street. Boulder Crisis Line (303) 444-2424 www.safehousealliance.org

FREE Online Resources Through Our Libraries

Middle and high school homework resources www.research.boulderlibrary.org/HomeworkHelp Academic research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/articles

Ebooks and resources for kids Tumble Books https://research.boulderlibrary.org/eCollections/eBooks Find all of your favorite toys, gifts, Overdrive Kids collection and more at Grandrabbit’s. • It’s childcare you canThree trust like family. Our au pairs are stores to choose from.

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Digital resources for all ages Arts & crafts video tutorials

Resources Boulder Valley School District

The only BVSD Youth and Family Resource Guide. Find services and activities your family needs.

Tutoring, counseling, the arts, childcare, support services, college planning, cooking, birthday parties and more.

720.561.5977 www.guide.bvsd.org

Banking Premier Members Credit Union

Banking and savings. For all your banking needs.

5505 Arapahoe, Boulder 303-442-8850 www.pmcu.org

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Digital newspapers and magazines Jen Rodehaver, Local Childcare Consultant (LCC) www.research.boulderlibrary.org/eCollections/eMag (303) 956-6189 jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com Stream or download e-books, audio books, music, or DVMUVSBMDBSF DPN KSPEFIBWFS

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Jen Rodehaver, Local Childcare Consultant in Boulder County.

Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange. These young foreigners have childcare backgrounds and are eager to be a part of your family. They care for your children in exchange for the opportunity to live with an American family and have a unique experience. These relationships can last for years and bring depth to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision of the world. Up to 45 hours per week of childcare.

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Teach Yourself Tech www.research.boulderlibrary.org/tech

Online instructor-led classes Gale Courses www.education.gale.com/l-boulderlibrary/

Parent online tools Current COVID-19 Statistics for Colorado https://covid19.colorado.gov/case-data Tax Forms www.research.boulderlibrary.org/taxes Business Research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/business

videos

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Job Search www.research.boulderlibrary.org/jobs

“ If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

Consumer, health & legal help & DIY auto repair www.research.boulderlibrary.org/diy_legal_consumer Investments & Stocks www.research.boulderlibrary.org/investing Genealogy Research www.research.boulderlibrary.org/genealogy Carnegie Library for Local History Digital Collection www.localhistory.boulderlibrary.org

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Non-Profit Grant Writing www.research.boulderlibrary.org/grants

Other Important Online Resources

Learn about the stories the skies have to tell us and then tell your own!

Watch the video below, create your own constellation story using the journal, and print out a star wheel and disk to see what you can find in the sky.

Current COVID-19 Statistics for Colorado https://covid19.colorado.gov/case-data Boulder County Resources https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19/ covid-19-resources/ Nurse Advice Line Available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

School Districts Boulder Valley School District St. Vrain School District FOOD BANKS: BOULDER Harvest of Hope Pantry Emergency Family Assistance Association BROOMFIELD North Denver Cares Food Panty ERIE Erie Community Food Bank LOUISVILLE Community Food Share LONGMONT St. John Community Food Bank LAFAYETTE Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank LOUISVILLE Our Center NEDERLAND Nederland Food Pantry

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”

Albert Einstein

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Video Pages Fun videos by local celebrities!

Check them out.

MUSIC

Elliot Moore, conductor of the Longmont Symphony has some fun-filled journeys with classical music and history lessons. Check it out for some great music!

In case you are missing the street performers in downtown Boulder, here is a video of some music and buskers. They will be back!

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FOR THE BIRDS

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Dance We all missed the annual Nutcracker Ballet this year but you can see exerpts Act 1 and Act 2 of the 2015 performance with the Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic.

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Tatum@KidLifeColorado.com www.childtherapyboulder.com Ages: 3-13 years old.

Tatum Oman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S). Offering remote play therapy for children experiencing a behavioral, and/or emotional concern.

Play therapy can help with processing current and previous events, decrease anxiety, encourage self-awareness and acceptance of all feelings, increase coping skills and more. Also offering parent coaching and a parent class series that teaches how to do child-centered play therapy at home (also known as filial).

Fee: $125/hr. Please see website for more information or reach out for a free consultation.

Sherry Lewis, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor 1800 30th Street, Suite 306 Boulder

(303) 915-4421

slewis.consulting@gmail.com www.sherrylewiscounselor.com Ages: All. Help through counseling for: individuals, kids, parents and families. Helping kids have healthy friendships, feelings and families. Parenting is challenging! I can help you have calm, confident kids and more peace at home. Schedule an initial FREE 30-minute consultation to see how I can help you!

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hkoutreach@bouldercounty.org www.bouldercounty.org/family/medical/pages/healthykidsinitiative.aspx Ages: All. Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults assists individuals and families get covered by health insurance, access affordable health care and enroll in Food Assistance (SNAP). The team of friendly, bilingual eligibility technicians helps individuals and families enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Food Assistance (formerly known as Food Stamps).

Medicaid and CHP+ are free or lowcost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits. Healthy Kids and Adults can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. Call or email for more information.

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Drawing by Fritz Scholder

WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?

Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

Q

They say that half of the population is depressed. What I am wondering is why half of the population isn’t? Are they doing something the other half should know about?

Signed concerned parent.

A

This question has always interested me, why different people react in different ways to the same situation. Why does one child in a dysfunctional family flourish while another is devastated? I asked an Italian child analyst that same question at a conference and she answered “Vitale!” A vital life force that we would call resilience, and that’s what you’re asking about.

Resilience is the ability to bounce back quickly, the “glass is half full” folks who don’t stay down long.

It seems both innate and learned. Resilience is built on a foundation of selfesteem, liking yourself, but not being egocentric, having confidence in yourself and your ability to pull through and survive adversity, realizing that “this too shall pass” and not getting bogged down in self-pity and feelings of victimization; are all essential to developing resilience. Ask yourself, what is your first

response when something bad happens? Do you immediately wonder why bad things always happen to you?

Why you can never catch a break? Or, do you get over the shock and move toward a solution. It’s easy to blame the “stars and planets” and much harder to develop resilience.

Q

We are in our 30s and have a 4-yearold son who we seem to never have any time with because we are both working all the time.

We are stressed out and we are frustrated. We are thinking of selling our house and getting an RV and spending the next year on the road. We want to simplify and enjoy our lives more. Are we crazy to even be thinking about this?

Signed Millennial parents.

A

No, you’re not crazy, you’re just Millennials! For people in my generation, the thought of impulsively pulling up stakes and becoming vagabonds for a year in a motor home to spend more time with your child feels wildly indulgent and maybe even irresponsible. But you’re right; you need to take care of yourself and your family because they must come first.

You understand that if you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will, that security is internally regulated, not externally supplied. Fifty or sixty years ago, men would work for a company for life, knowing that company would care for them and

their families until they died.

Obviously, this is no longer true.

So when you make a decision today that feels selfish, it’s because you live in a selfish world where companies are no longer loyal to their employees and where you are in charge of your destiny. So sell your house and buy a camper and trundle on down the road. Take care of your family and your child in these tumultuous and difficult times. When you are ready to settle down once again, it will be with new knowledge and awareness.

Q

Our neighbor thinks the pa nde mic is a hoax and doesn’t wear a mask, has their friends over all the time a n d p a r t y. We a r e i n a condo situation where we feel we need to be extra careful coming in and out. I am finding myself getting mad at this situation and they don’t even want to talk with us. (I think it is because we are Democrats.) Do you have advice on anger management for us?

Signed nice family who wants to be safe.

A

There’s a schism in this country that’s growing deeper by the day. It’s causing emotions to run high and anger is among them. We have to do what we can to slow down the splitting of our nation.

May I suggest watching a documentary on Netflix called “A Social Dilemma.”

It brings some clarity to the matter even if it’s not

the total answer. It explains that the Internet on all its platforms wants to keep our interest and attention for as long as possible so they can show us lots of ads and sell us things. That’s the bottom line! The way they keep our attention is by showing us content that we like, such as cute cat videos or conspiracy theories, meditation tapes or QAnon messages. But whatever you click on, it will simply generate more of the same in your platform feed. That may seem like a small thing but what it does is reinforce what we already believe to the point where we demonize the other side. We are whipped into a frenzy of extreme dislike.

People are victims of forces of which they are unaware.

Perhaps knowing this will make you more willing to try to communicate with your neighbors.

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Ask Romona

Email info@bouldercountykids.com and we will answer your questions.

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Is Your Child’s Routine Serving them?

by Tatum Oman, LPC, RTP-S

H

aving a healthy routine and sticking with the schedule can be difficult at times.

Summer time, holidays and cold weather are some of those times. The pandemic has also likely affected your routine in some negative ways. Now is the time to adjust and create a healthy routine that works for your child instead of against them.

A healthy routine is predictable, has connectivity, involves creative alone time and leaves a child feeling balanced.

Start and End the Day Mindfully

At the end of the day, when possible eat dinner together as a family, converse, then wind down for the night. Healthy winding down could involve a bath, family game time, reading and other relaxing activities. Having a bedtime routine as the above can help enhance your relationship with your child and help them to have more sound sleep. If you already have a good bedtime routine, does your child start the day how they end it? Morning time tends to be more hectic. Instead of starting the day with chaos and expecting a grounding focused day, start off the day with talking with your child(ren) over breakfast. Be present without distractions. This can help create connectivity at the beginning of the day. Then

take 10-20 minutes to do a mindful activity together, such as meditate, yoga, reading, Legos or coloring. You may be thinking “where am I going to find the time?”

Taking the time to do these things, could save time longer term due to your child feeling seen, loved and relaxed. This can increase focus and help to set up the day for success.

Limit Screen Time

During challenging times, it can be tempting to increase screen time and have less interaction. Certain games and excessive screen time can increase anxiety and anger.

Your child may have fits when they do not have the amount of screen time that they want especially if this is new. They need your help in limiting this. As with any change, it is a good idea to give them a heads up about the change in screen time at least a day in advance if not a few days and hold your boundary. With school being mostly virtual, it is a good idea to have your child get off the screen when on their

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breaks with the exception of lunch time.

Lunch time may be a social time which likely involves a screen to chat. I recommend having a limit on the amount of screen time that your child has during the week and weekends. Some parents have no screen time Monday-Thursday which is straight forward. Most children require supervision to hold the screen time limit. It is unreasonable for a child that is addicted to screens to self monitor. There are apps that can be used to help track and not allow use after a certain amount of time.

Alone Time

I recommend daily alone time without screens for about 20 minutes. Genuine alone time does not involve anyone else in the room even if being quiet. Alone time is especially helpful for introverted children so they get their recharge. This time is not a punishment and I recommend saying this to your child. It is timed and when the time is up, they are told even if they are content and

happy doing what they are doing. It is not a trick and they can choose to stay longer in their alone time. This time is for creating, building, practicing a new skill or language, listening to music, dancing, reading, or jumping on a trampoline type activities. I have found that some children resist the alone time at first and then come to really enjoy it. Their brain knows it gets to relax at this time every day. It can do wonders for sibling relationships. A common time for alone time is after school snack.

Children want a schedule, boundaries and consistency.

They want to be involved in what you are doing and share life with you. Being present and having a mindful routine for your child and yourself can do amazing things for your relationship and their life. With any change there can be an adjustment period.

Stick in there! My hope is that you and your family live a life full of connectivity, balance and creativity.

Ta t u m O m a n i s a L i c e n s e d Professional Counselor and a Play Therapist Supervisor offering parent coaching and therapy via video chat/play with children that are experiencing a hard time emotionally/ behaviorally. Please inquire about coming videos on parent tools and a parent class series that teaches how to do child-centered play therapy at home (also known as filial). For more information or to schedule a therapy session please visit www.kidlifecolorado. com or call Tatum at (720) 4707244.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Suggested Resources: Resources to offer help:

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1. Send equipment to health care workers. Go online to use www.mask-match.com to send spare N95 masks and surgical masks to individual health care workers, or you can also use www.GetUsPPE.org to see what health care centers in your community need and how to donate.

2. Guide on taking care of disabled and immuno-compromised friends: Notes on equitable care from a chronically ill person.

3. Learn to disrupt racism: This is a skill we all need to have all the time, and developing it now will help address the rising rate of hate crimes against Asian communities we’re seeing in response to the coronavirus.

4. How to make masks, hand sanitizer: Several clear, step-by-step, practical guides at www.flumob.org/resources.

5. Donate to relief funds: Millions have been hit with joblessness, with vulnerable communities often receiving the hardest hit or being excluded from stimulus efforts. There are countless ways to contribute—like the linked fund to provide rent relief to undocumented communities in Seattle, this Twitter thread of queer/trans artists in the gig economy, or the One Fair Wage relief fund for tipped and service industry workers, a fund to which MoveOn members have already donated more than $100,000.

6. Consider creating your own mutual aid network: Here’s a great guide to getting started, with more resources linked, and join the Mutual Aid Slack Network for more resources and community.

Have a COVID-19 question? At www.covid19.fas.org/l/en you can ask a scientist. The Federation of American Scientists has an online portal of frequently asked questions and an opportunity to submit your questions to scientists for an answer. We’ve all seen bad information on coronavirus floating around on the Internet. When in doubt, don’t reference a meme. Ask a scientist!

Everywhere we look, people are working together—city by city and block by block—to develop teams and resources to meet the needs of our most vulnerable loved ones and face this pandemic together.

These are mutual aid networks. Small groups of neighbors asking for and offering help. Click here to find a mutual aid network near you. This will take you to a map of local groups that’s been compiled by Town Hall Project and AARP. www.aarpcommunityconnections.org/search-results/ Great mental health tips from a psychologist.

Google Arts and Culture www.artsandculture.google.com/search/ streetview?project=performing-arts Travel on the rooftops of 95 locations around the world.

National Parks www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/find-your-virtual-park.htm PBS Kids Ranger Rick Time for Kids www.pbskids.org www.rangerrick.org www.time.com/ttfk-free/ National Geographic Kids Sesame Street www.kids.nationalgeographic.com www.sesamestreet.org Highlights Kids www.highlightskids.com

Zoo Books www.zoobooks.com/magazines

Free Audiobooks for Kids www.stories.audible.com/start-listen The Land of Me (Free on iPhone & iPad) Enriches language development and early literacy as kids build their own story.

ABC Genius (Free on iPhone & iPad) There are tons of games on this free app, including some with word play and missing letters.

Kids Learn to Read (Free on Android) Helps kids learn how letter sounds become words with Tommy the Turtle. uKloo (Free on iPhone, iPad, & Android) Research skills and independent learning lead readers toward visual word recognition.

Learn With Homer: Reading and Educational Games (Free on iPhone, iPad, & Android) This game is a Teacher’s Choice Award winner that focuses on broad-based learning skills and reading readiness for young learners.

Sparky and the Case of the Missing Smoke Alarms (Free on iPhone, iPad, & Android) This free app is a mystery reading game.

Word Games for Kids - Futaba (Free on iPhone & iPad) This app is a free multiplayer word game.

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Taylor’s Blog COPING

Quarantine Area DANGER

by Taylor Cannon

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As we continue to hunker down to safely ride out the duration of this global pandemic, worldwide issues haven’t ceased to plague the world outside our doors. A long overdue nationwide reckoning with racism is challenging us all to take a critical look at the ways in which our lifestyles and choices reinforce patterns and structures that are toxic to our communities. The impacts of global warming are drastically reshaping our seasons, our climate and our wilderness. And meanwhile, most American children are only attending school in the classroom for a few days a week, or not at all.

Families have been required to shift their schedules and expectations to accommodate the precautions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It feels like everything is changing, rapidly and with significant turbulence.

It is unrealistic to expect to protect children from the fear and uncertainty that so many of us are experiencing during this time. As their caregivers and role models, our job is not to shield kids from all possible discomfort or worry, but to be honest with them about reality and provide them with healthy,

effective coping skills. Read on for some ideas for guiding children through these rapidly-changing times.

BE HONEST

Kids are surprisingly adept at picking up on the emotions of their loved ones. If you’re experiencing frequent anxiety, it’s safe to assume that your child is aware of that fact. If we choose to avoid talking about the cause of our feelings and instead ignore

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or disregard them, we are not only modeling poor emotional intelligence, but we also run the risk of unnecessarily increasing the child’s anxiety due to fear of the unknown.

By discussing the cause of your unease with your child, you give her the power of information. It’s only when we have the facts that we can choose how to react to them. This is an important point to make (and a helpful one for us all to remember)-- when we’re coping with anxiety or discomfort, it’s essential to identify these feelings and consider what their cause might be. Then, we can decide whether our worries are rational or irrational, and make good choices about how to work through our feelings.

BE PRESENT

Connection is a wonderful antidote to stress. When the anxiety in the household begins to feel as though it may boil over, it’s time to take a step back and find time to put away the screens in favor of face-to-face interaction. Spend an hour playing a card game together. Have storytime or a sing-along to some of your family’s favorite songs. Face-to-face interaction, when combined with laughter, is some of the very

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH best medicine. And it’s free!

This time is great for raising spirits in the moment, but you’re also building invaluable trust and bonds that will come in handy in future times of stress and anxiety.

TEACH HOPE

Child psychologist Madeline Levine calls optimism “an ultimate life skill,” and I wholeheartedly agree.

The brightness of our future is reliant in large part upon the hope of the next generation. This isn’t unique to the contemporary age; the future has always been in the

hands of those who believe that things can get better.

Hopeless people can’t change the world, and they also can’t have legitimate agency of their own lives. Now, you might be like me, and a sunny outlook might not be something that comes naturally to you. If that’s you, it can help to focus your attention on the small things, and to mention them in real time to those around you. Instead of resorting to fatalism in politics, environmentalism or even in terms of the pandemic, we can choose to seek out the positive and nurture it with all our might.

Times like these aren’t easy or fun, but they are excellent opportunities to foster resilience. Striving to communicate honestly and sincerely about our feelings and the facts that trigger them is essential to creating an atmosphere of trust and security within a family. And

of course, it’s always important to relieve stress and anxiety by connecting with one another without distractions.

Hope for a brighter future is the impetus for productive action and positive change, and we can’t lose sight of that fact, even in the darkest of times.

Taylor Cannon writes a blog for Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppes. This piece was originally posted on Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe’s blog, Play Matters which is located at www.playmattersgrandrabbits. com. Play Matters is an outlet for Grandrabbit’s to further its mission of nurturing the hearts, minds and bodies of children. The blog aims to cultivate a thoughtful community in which to discuss ideas and perspectives with the goal of bringing up healthy, happy, confident and engaged kids.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Self-Care:

Beyond Bubble Baths to Boundaries

by Jessica Dancingheart

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hen life throws us curve balls, as is the case with the current pandemic, self-care is more critical than ever. This means learning to say YES to activities that nourish us and are aligned with our values and missions, and saying NO to everything else.

This simple advice is harder to follow when we are bombarded with the three Ds: demands, distractions and dilemmas; especially, if we don’t take a pause and become clear on what would serve our highest well-being.

To be responsive rather than reactive when faced with the three Ds, it helps to have a rubric—one that you can use to evaluate the actions that will serve you and your family’s highest good. As you create one, consider identifying your:

1. Goals.

You may want to ask yourself: “At the end of the day or week or year or decade, what will matter most to me?

What will I want to have accomplished?” In the context of parenting, you may ask questions such as, “Do I want a child who is obedient, or one who taps into their inner compass and can be thoughtful?” “In order of priority, what life skills are the ones I want my child to have?” “What kind of household do I want to create?”

the time to create a rubric for yourself. Review it daily so it becomes embedded in your being and you can use it reflexively to evaluate if a habit or activity nourishes you and is in service of your goals and values. Revisit it regularly to fine-tune it.

I would love to know how creating and applying an evaluation tool helps you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, and in integrity with your values, as you take care of your whole self. Please reach out by phone or email with feedback or questions.

2. Values.

To get to your values, you may ask yourself, “In order of priority, what qualities would make me feel most proud as I achieve my goals?” Your answers may include: kindness, consideration, personal responsibility, responsibility for the greater good, honesty, integrity, reliability, tolerance, open-mindedness, curiosity, inter-dependence…

3. Self-care Activities.

As you think of self-care, think of how to take care of your physical, emotional, social, mental, AND spiritual needs. Mainstream media

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tells us that self-care comes packaged in products and services. Yet, getting those products or using them, may actually create more stress than they contribute to nurturing our whole being. You get to decide what activities, settings, situations, people and rituals nurture and energize your whole-being. This may or may not include advertised products and services. Only you know.

Once you have a rubric, it becomes easier to not cave into demands, glom onto distractions, and tax yourself with dilemmas, because you will have your very own inner compass with which to evaluate what serves your and your family’s highest well-being.

I encourage you to take

Jessica Dancingheart is a personal and organizational consultant working to build healthier and stronger relationships at work, at home, and in your communities. Please check out www.openingtopossibilities.com or call (303) 589-8420 or email at jessica@openingtopossibilities.com for more information.

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS HEALTH Live-in childcare you can trust like family Worry less and discover a routine that works best for your family with the peace of mind that comes with in-home childcare.

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Flexibility An au pair can provide up to 45 hours per week of childcare on a schedule you decide, including early morning, evening and weekend coverage.

Trust Because an au pair lives in your home, mutual trust develops more quickly than with a daycare provider or nanny.

Culture Au pairs come from many countries all over the world and can share their language and culture with your family, fostering a sense of curiosity and global perspective.

To learn more, contact Local Childcare Consultant, Jen Rodehaver jen rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com 303-956-6189

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Restaurants Open for Take Out or Delivery DELIVERY SERVICES Check their sites for many more options.

Grub Hub www.grubhub.com Hungry Buffs hungrybuffs.com Door Dash www.doordash.com/fooddelivery/boulder-co-restaurants Uber Eats www.ubereats.com

Boulder Ali Baba Grill 3033 28th Street 303-440-1393 www.alibabagrill.com Call the Middle Eastern spot to order takeout, or opt for delivery through Hungry Buffs or DoorDash.

Arcana 909 Walnut Street 303-444-3885 www.arcanarestaurant.com You can call the restaurant to order a pay-what-you-can meal (suggested price $20) for pick-up or delivery. Find details on the restaurant’s Instagram page. Here’s a message from the restaurant: “At 4 p.m. Arcana will no longer be a ‘restaurant.’ Arcana is now an isolated community service and resource center.

We will be providing meals on a pay-what-you-can basis, for pick-up or delivery. We are here to help. It is our only purpose. We are operating in isolation, we are healthy, we are stopping any interaction with the public within our walls.”

Attic Bar & Bistro 949 Walnut Street 303-415-1300 www.atticbistro.com Call to order pick-up or choose delivery from Grubhub, Hungry Buffs or DoorDash; updates are being made on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Bartaco 1048 Pearl Street 719-249-8226 www.bartaco.com The Boulder outpost of this national chain is offering takeout and delivery; call or visit Bartaco’s website to order. In addition, 100 percent of gift card sales go to the restaurant’s employee fund.

Basta 3601 Arapahoe Avenue 303-997-8775 www.bastaboulder.com Call the restaurant from 4 to 9 p.m. to order takeout or delivery; you can also order on the eatery’s website.

Blackbelly 1606 Conestoga Street 303-247-1000 www.blackbelly.com Call ahead to 720-479-8296 for breakfast and lunch orders between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 303-247-1000 for dinner takeout from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The restaurant is exploring thirdparty delivery options; stay up to date on its Facebook page.

Blackjack Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations. www.blackjackpizza.com Call your local franchise or order online for takeout and delivery.

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Boss Lady Pizza 1129 13th Street 303-449-0909 www.bossladypizza.com The restaurant is currently offering takeout and free delivery from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 11 am to 2:30 am. Thursday through Saturday. Order on the joint’s website (not by phone) and be prepared to pay with a credit card in advance. While there, you can nominate a needy family to receive a free meal. Stay up to date on Boss Lady’s Facebook page.

Cafe Aion 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue 303-993-8131 www.cafeaion.com The eatery is offering a limited pick-up and delivery menu from 4 to 7 p.m. with great deals on wine (currently $20 per bottle). Call to place your takeout order or request delivery through Uber Eats.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Multiple Boulder-area locations www. chipotle.com Order a giant burrito for pickup on the chain’s restaurant; delivery is also available through Uber Eats.

Dagabi Tapas Bar 3970 North Broadway 303-786-9004 www.dagabicucina.com Dagabi is offering free delivery and takeout of its full menu; visit its Facebook page for nightly specials and call to place your order.

Dry Storage 3601 Arapahoe Avenue 720-420-0918 www.drystorageco.com

Call ahead or walk up to the window to order bread and ingredients from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, or from the full menu from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 am to 3 pm; you can also order on the eatery’s website. Saturday and Sunday. Details are up on the bakery’s Facebook page.

Efrain’s 1630 63rd Street 303-440-4045 www.efrainsrestaurant.com Call the Mexican restaurant with your order from its abbreviated to-go menu; see details on its Facebook page.

Eureka!

1048 Pearl Street 720-259-3636 www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com Call with your to-go order, or opt for delivery with Uber Eats, Hungry Buffs, DoorDash or Postmates. See updates on its Instagram page.

Firehouse Subs 534 West South Boulder Road, 303-665-9363 1695 29th Street, Boulder, 303-440-7827 www.firehousesubs.com The sandwich shop is accepting phone orders for takeout.

In addition, online order and delivery from third-party services are available at some locations; visit the website for more info.

Five Guys Multiple Boulder-area locations www.fiveguys.com Select locations of the burger chain are open for takeout and delivery.

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Restaurants Open for Take Out or Delivery

Flower Child 2580 Arapahoe Avenue 303-386-8090 www.iamaflowerchild.com Flower Child is offering takeout (call or order on the restaurant’s website) and delivery via DoorDash. It will be donating all tips on to-go orders to its furloughed employees and has also started a GoFundMe page for its Team Relief Fund.

Folsom Thai 1575 Folsom Street 303-955-4437 www.folsomthaiatboulder. com Call the restaurant to order pick-up, or order delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub or Hungry Buffs.

Foolish Craig’s 1611 Pearl Street 303-247-9383 www.foolishcraigs.com Order takeout or delivery via Hungry Buffs on the eatery’s website.

The Front Range Catering Co. 5741 Arapahoe Avenue 303-449-1981 www.frontrangecatering.com Order online or by phone by 10 a.m. to pick up your meal between 3 to 6 pm daily.

Credit cards only.

Hapa 1117 Pearl Street www.hapasushi.com Call the restaurant to order takeout, or order online for third-party delivery.

Hotel Boulderado/Spruce Farm & Fish 2115 13th Street 303-442-4880

www.boulderado.com spruceboulderado.com Call to order food from a limited to-go menu as well as drinks from the bar.

Japango 1136 Pearl Street 303-938-0330 www.boulderjapango.com Call or visit the sushi spot’s website to order takeout; delivery is available through Uber Eats.

Jill’s 900 Walnut Street 720-406-7399 www.stjulien.com A limited menu is available for takeout from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; call the restaurant directly to order.

The Kitchen 1039 Pearl Street 303-544-5973 www.thekitchenbistros.com The Kitchen is offering family meals for takeout; orders must be placed by phone and pre-paid for the next day. See its website for details.

Le Peep Multiple Boulder-area locations www.lepeep.com Select locations of the breakfast and lunch restaurant are offering takeout; visit Le Peep’s website for details.

303-443-7766 www.mateorestaurant.com Call to order takeout from a shortened menu. The eatery will also be offering delivery through DoorDash soon.

www.noodles.com Diners can call individual locations or order on the restaurant’s website or mobile app for takeout; delivery is available via DoorDash.

Modern Market Eatery Multiple Boulder and Longmont locations. www.modernmarket.com The cafe chain is offering free delivery from all its locations for orders over $15 (order via its website); in addition, diners can order on site and carry out their meal.

Oak at Fourteenth 1400 Pearl Street 303-444-3622 www.oakatfourteenth.com A limited menu is available for takeout from 11:30 am to 8 pm, M-Sat, and 5:30 to 8 pm, Sunday; call the restaurant to order. Oak expects to offer delivery shortly and anticipates providing staff meals several times per week to all employees.

Motomaki 1600 28th Street www.motomaki.com All locations are currently open for pick-up and delivery; place your order on the mini-chain’s website.

Mustard’s Last Stand 1719 Broadway 303-444-5841 www.mustardslaststandcolorado.com Get your Chicago-style dogs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call to order takeout or do delivery via Grubhub or DoorDash (Denver) and Hungry Buffs or Grubhub (Boulder). Stay up to date with Mustard’s Instagram page.

Marco’s Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations www.marcos.com All of the pizza place’s locations are offering takeout and delivery; visit its website for details.

Next Door American Eatery 1035 Pearl Street 720-542-8159 1232 South Hover Street, Longmont, 303-325-9690 www.nextdooreatery.com Takeout and delivery via a variety of third-party services is available. Visit the chain’s website for details and to place your order.

Mateo 1837 Pearl Street

Noodles & Company Multiple Boulder locations

Papa John’s Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations www.papajohns.com The pizza chain is offering takeout and no-contact delivery; visit its website for individual location info and to place online orders.

Papa Murphy’s Multiple Boulder-area locations www.papamurphys.com Order on Papa Murphy’s website to get takeout (or delivery) of take-and-bake pizza.

The Post Brewing Co. All locations www.postbrewing.com All three outposts (Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder) will be filling delivery and to-go orders from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. Call for curbside pick-up or DoorDash for delivery.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop 1685 29th Street 720-213-7266

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Restaurants Open for Take Out or Delivery www.potbelly.com Call or order online for pickup and delivery.

Proto’s Pizza Multiple Boulder-area locations www.protospizza.com The local Neapolitan-style pizza chain. Takeout from 11 am to 8 pm daily. Call your closest location to place an order.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 1101 Walnut Street, Boulder 303-444-3690 www.riograndemexican. com Limited takeout menu from noon until 8 am; you can also donate to a staff support fund on GoFundMe. River and Woods 2328 Pearl Street 303-993-6301 www.riverandwoodsboulder.com Call or email order@ riverandwoodsboulder.com from 11 am to 7 pm. “Eat at home” menu for take-andbake options or an abbreviated version of its regular menu. Takeout and delivery are available.

Roadhouse Boulder Depot 2366 Junction Place 303-443-2167 www.roadhouseboulderdepot.com Call the restaurant directly for takeout orders, or get delivery via Grubhub or Uber Eats.

Roxie’s Tacos 1325 Broadway, Boulder 303-444-4465 www.roxiestacos.com Get a fix of two great cuisines

— Indian and Mexican — by calling the taco shop or ordering on its website for takeout and free delivery.

Salt 1047 Pearl Street 303-444-7258 www.saltthebistro.com Takeout and delivery are both available by calling the restaurant directly; in addition, you can order delivery through DoorDash.

Santo 1265 Alpine Avenue 303-442-6100 www.santoboulder.com Curbside pick-up between 7 am and 8 pm. M-F. Thirdparty delivery options; stay up to date on its Facebook page.

Snarfburger 2000 Arapahoe Road,303444-7711 www.snarfburger.com Call ahead for takeout now.

Snarf’s Sandwiches Multiple Boulder locations www.eatsnarfs.com Order takeout by phone, Snarf’s website or mobile app. You can also order delivery via DoorDash.

Snooze 1617 Pearl Street 303-225-7344 www.snoozeeatery.com All locations are offering delivery. Find details and order online at the breakfast joint’s website.

Call the Indian restaurant to order takeout or delivery.

Texas Roadhouse Multiple Boulder-area locations www.texasroadhouse.com Place your takeout order by phone, online or via mobile app.

Torchy’s 2805 Pearl Street 720-617-4462 www.torchystacos.com Order on the taco shop’s website for takeout or delivery.

Twisted Pine Brewing Co. 3201 Walnut Street 303-786-9270 www.twistedpinebrewing.com The brewery is offering curbside pick-up of food and beer, and delivers food via DoorDash. Details are up on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

Sforno Trattoria 1308 Pearl Street 303-449-1787 www.sfornoboulder.com Call to place takeaway orders; you can also order delivery through DoorDash.

A Spice of Life 5541 Central Avenue 303-443-4049 www.aspiceoflife.com Order (by phone or on Spice’s website) at least 24 hours in advance for delivery or pick-up of the catering company’s individual meals.

Shine Restaurant & Potion Bar 2480 Canyon Boulevard, 303-449-0120 www.shineboulder.com Call in your to-go order, or visit Shine’s website to order delivery.

Steak House No. 316 1922 13th Street 720-729-1922 www.steakhouse316.com The steakhouse is offering takeaway and curbside pick-up; place your order by phone.

The Sink 1165 13th Street 303-444-7465 www.thesink.com Call to order from its full menu (hours are noon to 8 pm daily.) Available through Hungry Buffs, Grubhub and DoorDash. Stay up-to-date on promotions and specials on the eatery’s Facebook page.

Sweet Cow Three Boulder-area locations www.sweetcowicecream.com All of the ice cream shop’s locations are offering pick-up and delivery; order on Sweet Cow’s website.

Village Coffee Shop 1605 Folsom Street, Boulder 303-442-9689 www.villagecoffeeshopboulder.com The long-standing diner is offering takeout and delivery; call to order.

The Taj 2630 Baseline Road 303-494-5216 www.tajindianboulder.com

Wahoo’s Tacos and More 2790 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-473-9072 1087 South Hover Road,

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Verde 3070 28th Street, Boulder, 720-470-4348 640 Main Street, Louisville, 720-746-9471 www.verdeeatdrink.com Website for takeout orders, or order delivery through Hungry Buffs and Chow Now (Boulder) or Uber Eats and DoorDash (Louisville).

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Longmont, 303-776-5625 www.wahoos.com The seafood shack/taqueria mashup is open for takeout and delivery via DoorDash and Grubhub. Visit website for locations.

West End Tavern 926 Pearl Street 303-444-3535 www.thewestendtavern Boulder can get its barbecue fix by calling the West End for curbside takeout from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm; if you want delivery, order on DoorDash.

West Flanders Brewing Co. 1125 Pearl Street, Boulder 303-447-2739 www.wfbrews.com Call to place a takeout order from its full menu (hours are 2 to 8 pm daily.) Through Hungry Buffs, Grubhub and DoorDash. Stay up-to-date on promotions and specials on the eatery’s Facebook page.

Whole Sol 1420 Pearl Street 720-475-1355 www.wholesol.com The juice bar is offering takeout and delivery. Order on its website.

Broomfield

Blake’s Taphouse 16860 Sheridan Parkway 720-583-2920 www.blakestaphouse.com The full menu is available for takeout from 11 am to 7 pm daily.

The Gourmet Kitchen 1200 Miramonte Street 303-768-8970 www.thegourmetkitchen.biz The caterer is offering delivery and curbside pick-up.

Call to order; online ordering on the website.

Go Fish 2055 West 136th Avenue 720-593-1888 www.facebook.com/gofishbroomfield The sushi bar is open for takeout orders and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates. See updates on the Instagram pages @pokeconceptco and @gofishsushi.

Lafayette

Community 206 South Public Road 720-890-3793 www.eatatcommunity.com Takeout and free delivery within a five-mile radius (with orders of over $20). Place an order by phone or on its website and keep up on its Facebook page.

Reelfish 2770 Arapahoe Road 720-630-8053 www.eatreelfish.com Order on the chippie’s website for takeout from 11 am to 8 pm.

Eats & Sweets 401 S Public Rd (303) 665-3287 www.eatsandsweets.biz Dine-in, take-out and delivery.

Liquid Mechanics Family-friendly brewery with a food truck. Now offering sit-down service.

297 US-287 #100 (720) 550-7813 www.liquidmechanicsbrewing.com The Post 105 West Emma Street 303-593-2066

www.postbrewing.com/lafayette/ M-Th. Curbside pick up now also offering sit down service with reservations.

Longmont

Caprese Trattoria 1067 South Hover Road 303-485-6240 www.capresetrattoria.com Call the restaurant directly from noon to 8 p.m. for takeout and delivery; it’s also offering delivery via DoorDash. Visit its Facebook page for more information.

Cheba Hut 635 Main Street 720-600-4949 www.chebahut.com Order takeout on the sandwich shop’s website, by phone or mobile app, or use DoorDash for delivery.

Jefes Tacos & Tequila 246 Main Street 303-827-3790 jefeslongmont.com The taqueria offering takeout from 4 to 8 pm daily; call to order, and find updates on its Facebook page.

Louisville

740 Front 740 Front Street 720-519-1972 www.740front.com Curbside pick-up on Wed noon to 7 pm. (for pick-up F/Sat 5 to 7 pm.) and Thurs noon to 7 pm. Hours may expand; updates will be made on the steakhouse’s website.

The Melting Pot 732 Main Street 303-666-7777 www.meltingpot.com Get sweet or savory fondue

to go-call to order pick-up.

LaMar’s Donuts 133 McCaslin Boulevard 720-890-3875 www.lamars.com All locations are providing takeout and delivery; visit the La Mar’s website for contact info and delivery options.

Moxie Bread Co. 641 Main Street, Louisville 720-420-9616 www.moxiebreadco.com Offering online and walk-up ordering from 8 am to 4 pm daily (no cash transactions).

Updates are being posted on its Instagram page.

Waterloo 817 Main Street (303) 993-2094 www.waterloolouisville.com Dine-in service now open!

Daily 11 am to close!

We can’t wait to serve you again!

Lyons

Pizza Bar 66 430 Main Street 303-823-6262 www.pizzabar66.com Order takeout by phone or on Pizza Bar’s website; updated hours and info are on its Facebook page.

Superior

Chuck E. Cheese 305 Marshall Road 720-304-3107 www.chuckecheese.com If your kid can’t live without the chain’s pizza for another day, call your local joint for pick-up orders or choose delivery via Grubhub, DoorDash or Uber Eats.

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS AT AT HOME Virtual Journeys THE Whole FAMILY Will Enjoy

MUSEUMS:

Online Museums Local & International

Denver Art Museum Check out their collection online and visit your favorite artists any time of the day. You can also view videos and more learning about cultures, take art classes and learn about contemporary artists. Frida Kahlo and Diego Riveral exhibit on now!

Kirkland Art Museum You can visit the museum with a 360 degree virtual tour.

Check it out and have fun walking through the museum.

Clyfford Still Museum The nation’s only museum dedicated to abstract expressionist legend Clyfford Still has made 2,533 works available digitally on its website The Metropolitan Museum of Art Best for future time travelers ages 7-12. New York’s Met Museum offers MetKids, a digital site made for, with, and by kids. The online-only experience with an interactive map of the museum that allows you to check out various exhibitions around the building.

Van Gogh Museum Anyone who’s been to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam knows how amazing it is to view all of the artist’s works in one place. Take a virtual journey through the collection via Google Arts & Culture. Don’t miss Almond Blossom, one of Van Gogh’s most delightful oil paintings. Discuss the history and culture and see much of his work online.

Boston Children’s Museum The Boston Children’s Museum welcomes online visitors into its exhibits (no lines!) and you can supplement the images with your own at-home activities and games.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History An all-encompassing educational experience for the whole family. Take yourself on a tour to check out dinosaur skeletons, animals from around the globe and even past exhibits that are no longer on display. Keep your kids learning about the world around them even when they can’t be in school, and there are plenty of follow-up activities or readings you can do after the tour. While you’re there, stop by the Smithsonian Castle and the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden, both of which have adjoining virtual tours.

The National Gallery of Art Another Smithsonian museum, the National Gallery of Art has thousands of items and paintings online via Google.

Explore the current exhibition Fashioning a Nation to learn about American fashions from 1740 to 1895, or search through the various periods, from baroque to modern art.

The National Gallery is home to some very important works, so look for Vermeer’s Woman Holding a Balance, Cassatt’s Little Girl in a Blue Armchair and Gauguin’s Words of the Devil. It’ll make you want to visit next time you are in Washington D.C. Uffizi Gallery Great for kids or teens studying European history. This iconic museum in Florence can be explored on Google Arts & Culture, and there’s a lot of art to see. Most of the works are from the Renaissance with an emphasis on paintings by Italian artists. It’s not just about the paintings—the collection tells you a lot about Italian history, which can be really helpful if you have a teenager studying European history this year.

The Louvre Kids obsessed with ancient Egypt or medieval architecture will love this site. The Louvre’s virtual tour takes you to some of its galleries, including into the basement ruins of the building’s original moat, which dates back to 1190. Don’t miss the Egyptian antiquities, where you can learn more about the pharaonic period. While the entire museum isn’t available as a tour, much of the collection is available via photos on their website, so you can check out the Mona Lisa while you are there.

Prado Check out Spain’s famous museum.

The British Museum Best for kids ready to explore a more interactive experience.

Check out the Rosetta Stone or a real-life mummy on their interactive tour complete with artifacts searchable by era, region or type. Discover cool objects, including a bank check from Barclays and a papyrus poem from ancient Egypt.

The Strong® is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families.

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Museu de Arte de São Paulo Something different. Latin art!

Strong Museum of Play

BOULDER COUNTY KIDS AT AT HOME The International Children’s Museum Just for fun.

MUSIC:

Guggenheim Museum - New York Can’t go wrong with this one!

Musei Vaticani Some of the world’s best art at the Vatican.

Museo Archeologico – Athens Travel to Greece to see some cool antiquities.

Easter Island Get outside and view these incredible monuments and see the Moai up close! Google has created a virtual tour of the one of the most inhabited islands in the world and its famed statues.

There’s also a short video of the island and its massive ancient creations. Discuss world geography with your kids!

Monterey Bay Aquarium Aquatic exploration for some quiet time. Video cams with the kelp forests, jelly fish, coral reefs, aviary, penguins, sharks, sea otters and more. Learn about animals, habitats and listen to interesting stories. Take a look at peaceful videos of undersea life when we need a break from reality. When the live cams aren’t running (they operate during specific hours), there are pre-recorded videos to fill in.

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Perfect for kids who devoured James and the Giant Peach. Located outside London, before having a marathon day of reading The Witches or The BFG to your kids. You can search through the exhibits and even learn more about the picturesque countryside outside the museum in Buckinghamshire.

Tour the Roald Dahl Museum.

NASA Glenn Research Center: Tour Glenn Research Center Tour the Hubble Telescope A perfect place for your science-oriented kids. Take a virtual tour of the NASA Glenn Research Center or the Space Telescope Operations Control Center, which houses the Hubble Telescope. At NASA Glenn, delve into the ballistics impact lab or the supersonic wind tunnel. Don’t worry, NASA has a lot of stuff online, making it a great resource for this time at home.

Even More museums

Carnegie Hall - Musical Explorers Curriculum designed to connect children in grades K–2 for enrichment and musical skills and appreciation with all kinds of music and great entertainment.

The Green Space Check them out for live streaming performances for all ages in house. A whole variety of interesting music from classical to ethnic to rock operas. Look forward to getting some cool concerts on your calendar.

Lincoln Center for Performing Arts: www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/show/lincoln-center-pop-up-classroom-309 www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home www.lincolncenter.org/free Schools may be closed but Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom is open. Tune in to @LincolnCenterNYC on Facebook Live every weekday at 11 am for your daily dose of creativity.

After the livestream, lessons stay available for you to watch on demand. Led by some of world’s best artists and educators, each creative learning activity utilizes simple materials found at home to help families with children explore a variety of art forms. Check out concerts and story telling as well.

Philharmonie de Paris The Parisian venue is posting a Concert du Jour daily at 8:30 pm Paris time (12:30 pm) on its Philharmonie de Paris Live site. Each is available for 24 hours.

Met Opera The New York Metropolitan Opera is offering operas every night through their web site or through their free app that can be loaded onto Roku, Apple TV, Smart TVs, etc. Check it out.

A different opera every night!

CLICK HERE for over 2,000 museums!

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Alaya Preschool—Boulder 3340 19th Street (303) 449-5248 Contact : Steve or Juliet Ages: 2 1/2 yrs - Pre-K Licensed Year-round w/camp Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time and full-time.

A division of Naropa University emphasizing creative arts, social play, exploration, and self-discovery. Alaya is a place where children unfold. They learn about themselves, about friendships, and about their world. Monthly open houses. Check our website, the BCK calendar, or sign-up online to RSVP for tour dates.

W: www.alayapreschool.org E: alaya@alayapreschool.org

Blossom-French-Bilingual Preschool—Boulder 4700 Sioux Drive (303) 819-4084 Contact – Marie-Pierre Nicoletti Ages: 2-5 Blossom Bilingual Preschool is a member of WECAN, CAEYC and CAFCC. We are a FARM to ECE preschool and the recipient of a 2020 Grant from Early Childhood Council of Boulder County (ECCBC). Year Round Hours and Days: 8 am to 5 pm. M- F Description: Blossom French Bilingual Preschool is a Waldorfinspired, play- and nature-based Licensed Large Home Child Care in operation since Fall 2015. We follow a Waldorf curriculum all year round and French language is integrated into our daily rhythm and circle/songs. We create a nurturing and supportive environment, empowering children to explore and expand during their early years. We celebrate U.S. and French festivals and holidays. We host a mixed-age classroom of 12 children per day in a beautiful Waldorf-inspired classroom environment. At Blossom, we celebrate diversity and we welcome families with children ages 2 to 5 years old.

W: blossombilingualpreschool.com E: thelanguageoffood@gmail.com

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Boulder County Head Start—Boulder/Lafayette Three locations (720) 564-2206 Contact - Enrollment Line Ages: 3 - 5 Licensed Late August – May Program Days: M-F (full-day).

Boulder County Head Start (BCHS) is a comprehensive preschool program currently operating at three school locations in both Boulder and Lafayette. BCHS provides a high-quality early childhood experience that promotes school readiness for children with lowincome by offering educational, nutritional, health, social, and other services including wrap-around support service to all families.

We believe our job is to support families’ engagement in a child’s education and help families connect with the resources needed to succeed. CCAP Accepted, Se habla Español.

Facebook: facebook.com/BoulderCountyHeadStart/ W: www.boco.org/HeadStart E: HSEnrollment@bouldercounty.org

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: 2 1/2 to 8th Grade.

Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. 3-day and 5-day options for Preschool.

Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm.

Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School.

At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a top-rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school, teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates are kind, empowered, well-rounded, resourceful, and academically prepared.

W: www.bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

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Community Montessori—Boulder 805 Gillapsie Dr. (720) 562-3700 Contact: Shannon Minch Ages: 3-5 Montessori/Colorado State Certified August-May Hours and Days: 8 am to 2:30 pm. 5 days a week Our Children’s House program for students ages 3-6, offers development in all areas of Montessori pedagogy including language, math, sensorial, cultural, science, practical life, and grace and courtesy. T ​ he Montessori classroom is a children’s house.

Children choose their activities from materials displayed on open shelves. The classroom materials are divided into five specific content areas. Through repeated work with materials that capture the child’s attention, they develop the capacity for concentration, order, coordination, and independence. A self-disciplined, orderly, and focused community gradually develops.

W: www.cme.bvsd.org

In your home (303) 956-6189 Contact : Jennifer Rodehaver Ages: 3 months to teens.

Year-round Program Days: up to 45 flexible hours of affordable childcare per week including weekends and holidays.

Government sponsored cultural exchange program. Affordable, flexible childcare with the added element of a cultural exchange. International students ages 18 - 26 stay in your home as a part of your family. Most have a drivers license and are skilled swimmers.

Au Pairs have childcare experience and are eager to bond with you and your children. These relationships can last for years beyond the program dates and bring depth to your child’s experience of the world.

E: jen.rodehaver@lcc.culturalcare.com W: www.culturalcare.com/jrodehaver

Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder Ages: 2-6 yrs ( 720) 274-0101 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm. The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage located beside Boulder Creek promotes a natural ongoing process that empowers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Reggio Emilia approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teachers.

Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day Pre-K program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kindergarten. Summer programs available for ages 2 - 8 yrs.

Maximum enrollment of 15 children. Ratio 1:5.

W: www.dreammakerspreschool.com

Fairy Ring Garden—Longmont 9147 Fleetwood Ave. (303) 507-7331 Contact: Ginger Johnson, M.Ed. Ages: 1-5 years Licensed. Lifeways (Waldorf) Certified. Year-round Hours and Days: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full-days and part-time. M-F A small, play-based, outdoor-oriented home school for children ages one to five in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Outdoor learning with gardening and farm animals. Master’s degree teachers.

Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Waldorf/Lifeways curriculum. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. Natural, wood and sustainable toys. Non-profit school welcoming of diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation. CCAP families welcome!

W: www.fairyringschool.org E: fairyringschool@gmail.com

Friends School—Boulder 5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer Camp Program Days and Hours: Call for days and times.

Preschool/Pre-K 3-5 year olds. 2, 3, and 5-day half-day outdoor programs. A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including art, music, and PE. Awardwinning, master-level teachers with over 20 years of experience in each classroom. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Heart and Hands Montessori Center—Lafayette 1355 Forest Park Cir.,#100 (303) 444-0181 Contact: Susan Sears Smith Ages: 6 weeks through 3 years Year-round American Montessori Affiliation.

Program Days: M-F Hours: Infants: 7:45 am to 4:15 pm; Toddlers: 7:30 am to 5 pm.

Montessori-trained and experienced educators nurture each child in a warm, vibrant, beautiful environment. Outdoors: in the garden, on the playground, and walks through the surrounding forest park.

Healthy nutrition is celebrated with food preparation and tasting.

W: www.heartandhandsmontessori.com E: susan@heartandhandsmontessori.com

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Home Study Mentoring with Renaissance Adventures—Boulder (303) 786-9216 Contact: Pamela Federer Ages: 7-17 years October-December Home Study Mentoring This fall we are offering Home Study Mentoring to help bring connection, motivation and some good outdoor fun to your child, family or pod. RA’s Quest Leaders are available to work with your children, ages 7-17, for home study and homeschooling activities in your yard and/or home. What better way to motivate your children in their school work than to have our creative and professional staff inspiring them in their work, coaching them when appropriate, and giving breaks and rewards through active outdoor sword games and questing? Learn more on our website.

W: www.renaissanceadventures.com E: info@RenaissanceAdventures.com

BASE/BBRC Kids Club–Lafayette 111 W. Baseline Road (303) 661-1467 Contact: Becca Mack Ages: 5 - 12 Colorado State Licensed program. August - May Hours and Days: M-F. Dismissal to 6 pm, and full-day care 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Jump into fun in our BASE childcare programs that meet the needs of every child. We offer a wide range of activities that include arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming and much more. Children will have time for homework assistance and a few snacks along the way. Safety is our top priority, rest assured that all COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, additional cleaning/disinfecting procedures have been established, and staff are training to follow all CDHS rules and regulations. Children from local Lafayette elementary schools are provided transportation at dismissal to the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, with the exception of Pioneer Elementary School where we will escort the children from school to the BBRC. For additional enrichment look at our BBRC Kids Club activities offered throughout the year for children ages 3- 12. Club activities can range from STEM, Arts and Humanities, Gym and Swim, Sports and Games to Mad Science.

Nothing is off limits. These 1.5 hour club activities are designed to engage children and allow the opportunity for a child to experience a new activity. See our website for rates and payment options.

W: https://cityoflafayette.com/600/Camps E: Becca.Mack@cityoflafayette.com

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Montessori Academy—Lafayette 801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact: Beth Weekley Ages: 1-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer Camp cancelled for 2020, opening at the end of August 2020 Program Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care.

Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified. Music and Spanish are offered. See our Facebook page for a short virtual tour! Please call if you would like more information or to enroll.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Montessori-Academy-LafayetteCO-265887543460272/ W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: montessori.academy@mac.com

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Ciara Wentworth, Director of Admissions Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available before and after school) ONGOING ENROLLMENT openings for this year.... At Mountain Shadows, art, science, field-trips, math, gardening, drama, writing, and music are all woven into a student’s day. Our dedicated, highly experienced Montessori teachers create a learning environment where each child can develop a love of learning while becoming capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society.

Mixed-age level classes afford the children an opportunity to learn from one another, grapple with challenging problems in a safe and caring environment, and become their best selves in a beautiful rural setting minutes from Boulder. Please visit our website to arrange a personal tour of our campus.

W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

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Off Broadway Preschool of Fine Arts—Boulder 1235 Pine Street (303) 800-0324 Contact - Emily Ages: 3-5 years Year-round Program Days: M-F. Full- or half-days from 8:30 am to 12:30 or 3:30 pm. Extended care 8 am to 5:30 pm.

At Off Broadway Preschool we aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children and families through the arts. Our daily schedule balances child-directed play experiences with structured group classes in music, yoga, visual art, and integrated arts. We employ professional educators to guide children through the school day, and keep low teacher to student ratios (1:5) to ensure that children and families are given personalized attention. Meals are prepared in house using high quality organic ingredients. Our recently updated facility is conveniently located in downtown Boulder which allows us to take walking field trips to the Farmers Market, library and Museum of Boulder. Adjustments have been made to the facility and daily program to adhere to state, city and Early Childhood Council COVID-19 guidelines.

W: www.offbroadwaypreschool.org E: info@offbroadwaypreschool.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: 3-5 years Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 11:45 am and 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy’s early education program provides children with a loving, secure environment in which to learn and grow. Each early education class is led by a lead and assistant teacher. Our staff considers a day successful when every child leaves school feeling loved and having learned about God, themselves, and the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program is designed as an additional year for students to grow and mature before entering Kindergarten. Our teachers help assess whether a student is best suited for this class as an option.

W: www.rmcaonline.org E: admissions@rmcaonline.org

Strawberry Farm Promise Christian Preschool—Boulder 270 76th Street (303) 666-9874 Contact – Julie Bock Ages: 3-5 years Licensed by the State of Colorado-The Division of Child Care of the Colorado Department of Human Services September through May Program Days: M/W/F with combined ages 3-5 with a 14-student cap.

Program Hours: 9 am to 12 pm.

Promise Christian Preschool is a privately operated 501c3 (not for profit organization). We provide an age-appropriate Christian educational program that encourages children to grow spiritually, mentally, physically and socially in a loving and caring environment.

Enrollment starts in February for the 21-22 school year.

W: www.promisechristianpreschool.org E: promisechristianpreschool@gmail.com

Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder 805 Orman Drive (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batiste Ages: 2-5 Licensed Year-round Program Days: Tu-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Year-round nature and community based program with experiential learning and outdoor play as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided.

W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.com E: admin@strawberryfarmboulder.com

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Sunflower Farm SproutHouse Farm Preschool–Longmont 11150 Prospect Rd (303) 774-8001 Contact: Staff Ages: 3-5 State licensed Year-round Hours and Days: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and 1:30 to 4 pm, or full-day options. M-F. For fifteen years, Sunflower Farm’s SproutHouse Preschool has provided a quality early childhood, farm-based, education. This licensed program is child-directed and based on experiential learning. Our teachers focus on developing relationships with others and the world around us. Curiosity, creativity and compassion are everyday concepts along this journey. Daily schedule includes hands on animal time, free play, gardening and nature, reading and writing together, art, music, movement, science and math concepts—all as it pertains to the outdoors. Open houses available bi-monthly.

Please visit our website for details.

W: sunflowerfarminfo.com

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder 3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact: Marisa Ellman Ages: 21/2 - 6 Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time available.

Sunflower Preschool is now a certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat, as well as PACE certified since 2008. Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors in 1981, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on, nurturing environment, where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower, our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years.

Please come and take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment.

W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: sunflowerpreschoolboulder@gmail.com

TLC Learning Center—Longmont 611 Korte Pkwy.

(303) 776-7417 Contact:- Cindy Wickham Ages: 8 weeks-6 years. Colorado Shines Level-4 rating. Year-round Hours: M-F, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Half- and full-day options available.

High-quality early education and child care that prepares children for lifelong success by nurturing the individual learning styles of all children.

W: www.LearningWithTLC.org E: cwickham@LearningWithTLC.org

Treehouse Learning—Louisville 175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact: Patti Gee - Head of School Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7 am to 6 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and full-day kindergarten. Our curriculum is comprehensive, integrating social skills with academics, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, secure environment, nutritious snacks and lunches, beautiful facility, and naturally landscaped grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; independent school, local family-owned since 1997.

Limited availability in all groups.

W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Boulder Country Day School—Boulder 4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact: Susan Boyle Ages: Preschool (starting at 2.5 years old) - 8th Grade Licensed June – August/Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15 pm.

Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School.

At Boulder Country Day School, students love school. BCD is a toprated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover his or her own unique excellence.

Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and differentiated and engaging academics, our preschool, elementary and International Baccalaureate (IB) middle school teachers seek to develop active learners who strive to be their best selves. Offering a well-rounded education in a community environment, BCD graduates are kind, empowered, well-rounded, resourceful, and academically prepared.

W: www.bouldercountryday.org E: info@bouldercountryday.org

Dawson School—Lafayette 10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: K-12th grade Licensed & Accredited September-June / Camp Program Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm, plus free afterschool care.

Boulder County region’s leading independent, college-preparatory school, Dawson offers challenging academics, robust arts and athletics programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education. The school is committed to the development of character, emphasizing respect, compassion, courage, and integrity, and to the social-emotional well-being of our community. Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their individual potential, savor life, and meet the challenges of the world. Academic excellence, individual attention. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1; daily enrichment (art, music, PE, technology, language, library). Renowned outdoor and experiential learning. After-school care and daily hot lunch no charge. Celebrating 50 years!

W: www.dawsonschool.org E: admissions@dawsonschool.org

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Schools Friends School—Boulder South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania (Preschool and Elementary), North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Avenue (Middle School and Teacher Prep Program) (303) 499-1999 Contact: Melanie Leggett Ages: Preschool-8th Grade Licensed & Accredited Aug-May/Summer Camp Program Days: M-F. Hours: Elementary 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, Middle School 8:45-3:30 pm. Virtual AfterCare and enrichment classes.

A supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Social-emotional curriculum catered to each individual grade level. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Exceptional specials including art, music, Spanish, library, technology, and PE programs. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios.

Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org E: info@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

Mackintosh Academy—Boulder 6717 South Boulder Road (303) 554-2011 Contact: Jenny Strode Ages: K-8th Grade For over 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next generation gifted education. Mackintosh Academy nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Authorized IB World School, social-emotional learning, gifted and creative students, design/innovation, service & global action, $23,140 (LS) and $23,830 (MS) with tuition assistance available.

Maximum 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

W: www.mackboulder.com E: jstrode@mackboulder.com

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Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder 4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact: Ciara Wentworth, Director of Admissions Ages: 12 months through 6th grade Toddler/Primary/Elementary Internationally Accredited and State Licensed Program Days: M-F. Toddler/Primary: 9-month and 12-month programs, Elementary: 9-month program.

Hours: 8 am to 3 pm (extended hours available before and after school) ONGOING ENROLLMENT openings for this year.... At Mountain Shadows, art, science, field-trips, math, gardening, drama, writing, and music are all woven into a student’s day. Our dedicated, highly experienced Montessori teachers create a learning environment where each child can develop a love of learning while becoming capable, compassionate, and contributing members of society. Mixed-age level classes afford the children an opportunity to learn from one another, grapple with challenging problems in a safe and caring environment, and become their best selves in a beautiful rural setting minutes from Boulder. Please visit our website to arrange a personal tour of our campus.

W: www.mountainshadows.org E: hello@mountainshadows.org

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy—Niwot 9447 Niwot Rd. (303) 652-9162 Contact: Admissions Office Ages: PS-8th Grade Accredited & Licensed August - May Program Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Rocky Mountain Christian Academy is a classically-inspired school community where education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life.

We are dedicated to inspiring students to a lifelong passionate pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, and equipping them to impact their world for Christ. In its 21st year of service to the north Front Range region, RMCA is an inter-denominational Christian day school that serves families with three educational programs: Early Education (ages 3 to 5 years), Elementary (grades K-5), and Middle School (grades 6-8).

W: www.rmcaonline.org E: info@rmcaonline.org

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BIRTHDAY PARTY DIRECTORY

Countywide

Boulder Birthday Party at Thorne Nature Experience

ABC Birthday Parties Ages: 3 - 18 1960 32nd Street Climbing Parties! Fun, lowstress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, pizza, cake, and climbing for kids of all ages and abilities.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Contact: Staff 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com www.abckidsclimbing.com

Ages: 3-10 Sombrero Marsh, 1466 N. 63rd St. Thorne offers birthday parties at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center for youth ages 3-10.

Birthday parties include two hours of hands-on activities and nature exploration led by one of Thorne’s experienced environmental educators, with an additional 30 minutes to enjoy cake and refreshments.

We promise a fun and educational birthday party that your son or daughter will remember for years to come!

1-12 children: $250. 12-24 children: $400.

Contact: Gwen Tenney 303-499-3647 ext 103 gwen@thornenature.org www.thornenature.ticketspice. com/birthday-party

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Tinker Art Studio Birthday pARTies Ages: 3-15 693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa.

Tinker Birthday pARTies are back! Book your party today and give your child a truly special celebration. Parties are limited to 8 children, and adhere to all of our COVID policies including social distancing, mask wearing, and individual supplies. After an awesome art making session in the studio, extend your party and enjoy snacks outside on our tented patio.

Contact: Staff 303-503-1902 tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com

Adventure Birthdays In-person & Online Ages: 6-17 Renaissance Adventures offers unforgettable birthday party entertainment online and in-person throughout the year.

Children and teens play unique characters in mythical quests & tabletop roleplaying games, swashbuckle with safe (foam) swords in non-competitive sword games designed for empowerment, or solve riddles to uncover mysteries on an enthralling treasure hunt.

Allow us to wow you with one of our unique story-based adventures, or customize your theme. While most of our party options are available online and in-person, there are certain parties that are only suitable for in-person birthday events. www.RenaissanceAdventures.com birthdays@renaissanceadventures.com

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Birthday Party at The Carousel of Happiness Ages: all Celebrate your birthday at the Carousel of Happiness! Due to the pandemic, parties are limited to availability outside of normal business hours and no more than small groups of up to 9 riders. The upstairs area and party room are currently closed, but you are welcome to use the picnic tables located outside the Carousel for your party food and drinks. Please keep in mind masks are required for all riders ages 3 and up in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

Fees: $75 per hour (includes unlimited rides for up to 9 people) Call for more details and a party planning consultation! Entire Carousel: Available outside of Carousel business hours, with advanced reservation.

Contact: Staff 303-258-3457 info@carouselofhappiness.org www.carouselofhappiness.org

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BIRTHDAY FACTS. Babies born in November are either a Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov 21) or a Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec 21). Scorpios are passionate, loyal and brave.

The two zodiac signs associated with January are Capricorn and Aquarius.

Capricorns, who are born from January 1 - January 19 are one of the zodiac’s most energetic and hardworking of signs. ... Those born from January 20 to January 31 are members of the Aquarius sign.

A new study found that babies born in January and February are more likely to become rich and famous.

According to a (small) study from the Journal of Social Sciences, people born in the first month of the year tend to be celebs, due to their affinity for being creative.

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After-School Programs Adventure ADVENTURE QUEST WITH RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES Boulder

Ages 7-17 Join our next role-playing adventure where everyone gets to be a hero! Whether outdoors in-person or online, at our site or yours, we have a Quest to excite your child or teen. Create your own group for our Home-study Mentoring or Home Quest programs, or join us for small group weekly enrichment classes. Our Award winning experiential education programs foster empowerment, imagination, social emotional learning, and team building skills as kids role-play in mythical quests in an effort to save the kingdom. info@RenaissanceAdventures.com www.renaissanceadventures.com P: (303) 786-9216

Arts & Science

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Boulder Valley

ing science, LEGOS™, sports, and Spanish. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County and are open to BVSD and non-BVSD kids. Please visit our website for complete class listings. Registration is available online or by phone.

Program Days: M-Sat. C: Lifelong Learning lifelong.learning@bvsd.org www.bvsd.org/LLL P: 720-561-5968

“ To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage. “

Climbing

Georgia O’Keeffe

ABC KIDS CLIMBING Boulder

TINKER ART STUDIO CHILDREN’S & TEEN ART CLASSES Boulder

Ages: All 693B S Broadway Street We’ve heard over and over that our small-group in-person art classes for elementary, middle, and high school students have been the highlight of their week.

Join us for a new session starting in January! Rather make art at home? Our online Shop is packed full of awesome art kits & materials. Art kits are perfect for parties, snowy weekends, or gifts + you’ll be shopping small and supporting local when it’s more important than ever.

M-F, Daytime and afterschool programs available.

C: Staff tinker@tinkerartstudio.com www.tinkerartstudio.com P: 303-503-1902

Grades K-5 Offering high-quality enrichment classes after school and on no-school days. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in video production, music, cooking, engag-

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“ Be yourself,; everyone else is taken.”

Oscar Wilde

Ages: All 1960 32nd Street ABC Kids Climbing offers classes in the mornings, after-school, and on weekends for climbers all ages and abilities. ABC caters to older children through Clubs, Teams, and a weekly teen dropin class. Parent’s Night Out on the second Saturday of every month.

Hours: M- Sun. Hours varied.

C: Staff www.abckidsclimbing.com info@abckidsclimbing.com P: (303) 443-5437

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After-School Programs Music

BOULDER SUZUKI STRINGS Boulder

Ages: 4-18 Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more.

Call for fees and times.

Program Days: M-F C: Staff info@bouldersuzukistrings.org www.bouldersuzukistrings.org P: 720-295-5647

MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC. Ages: Birth and up Offering the Music Together ® Program and Private Piano Lessons for Children. Music Together (ages 0-5): Music Together Online for Winter.

Music Together Outdoors or Online for spring/summer/fall.

Interactive music and movement classes for children and caregivers which plant the important seeds for musical development. Siblings FREE for online classes; reduced sibling tuition for outdoor. Private Piano Lessons (for 5 and up): Zoom during COVID. Will resume private piano in person in Central Boulder when safe.

Have fun learn­ing note reading, improvisation, playing piano by ear in a supportive environment. Jane Smolens, Director is an experienced music educator since 1986. Contact her for free trial class/lesson.

C: Jane Smolens, M.Ed jsmolens@mountainsongmusic.com www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

PARLANDO School of Musical Arts Boulder

MUSIC TOGETHER® Longmont

Ages: Birth to age 6 Online classes available.

C: Alexandra Fischer/Jodi Parker www.melodykids.com P: 720-773-0742

MUSIC TOGETHER® Northeast Boulder

Ages: Birth to age 8.

Boulder’s premier early childhood music & movement program. Celebrating over 20 years! Offering family classes and babies-only music classes.

Music enrichment through intimate experiential classes. Learn how to support your child’s musical growth in a rich, fun, nurturing environment. FREE demo classes offered. Offering outdoor, pod and online classes Hours: Call for times and days.

Offering outdoor, pod and online classes. www.musictogetherboulder.com C: Laura Nordson/Jane Roche P: 720-440-2775

Ages: All 2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center) Parlando School of Musical Arts offers private instruction, group classes and ensembles for students of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice/singing, acting and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 700 students each week.

More than two-thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees in music. NOTE: During the ongoing pandemic almost all of our lessons/classes are ONLINE. C: Staff info@parlando.org www.parlando.org P: 303-442-0006

MUSIC TOGETHER® BOULDER PIANO GALLERY Central Boulder

Ages: Infants to age 4 Now offering online option!

Celebrating over 20 years directing/teaching the Music Together® worldwide program in Boulder! Mixed-age classes for infants through age 4 with their caregivers integrating singing/movement/instrument play in a playful yet structured environment. Classes held at The Boulder Piano Gallery (next to Childish Things and The Walnut Café). Free demo classes and online registration.

Hours: Weekday mornings, Saturday morning, and evenings. Register online.

C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.com P: 303-413-1120

Check out Parlando School of Musical Arts!

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After-School Programs Music Cont’d

ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY Boulder

Ages: All 1128 Pine Street Rocky Ridge Music Academy offers individual and group lessons, giving students of all ages and levels a variety of opportunities to work with exceptional artists, teachers, and colleagues within the vibrant NoBo Arts District. Rocky Ridge has been providing transformative music education since 1942. In addition to instruction on all orchestral instruments, we offer lessons in voice, composition & theory, and traditional & folk music from all over the world.

Hours: 30-, 45- and 60-minute lessons available 7 days a week.

C: Megan Quilliam MusicAcademy@RockyRidge.org www.rockyridge.org P: 303-449-1106

Music and more!

INTEGRAL STEPS: A PLACE TO GROW Regional

Ages: 6 months to 10 years Integrative programming for all! Classes include Biology•Art• Music•Movement; Spanish• Art•Music•Movement; Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Rhythmic Solfege.

Community Events with Moxie Bread Co. Partnerships with Reel Kids, Longmont Dance Theatre Academy, Louisville Recreation Center, Rocky Ridge Music and The Dalcroze School of the Rockies.

C: Emma Shubin info@integralsteps.org www.integralsteps.org P: 720-577-5441

SANDY BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO Niwot

Ages: All Individual private lessons in flute, violin, and piano. Group Lessons: a) Intro to Music, 1 semester- explore flute, violin or piano, b) Penny Whistle Program—ideal class for ages 3 to 6.

Fees: Pay by semester/session.

Call for current class times.

C: Sandy Burrell P: 303-652-3287

Rowing Sports

COLORADO JUNIOR CREW Boulder

Ages: 13-18 Colorado Junior Crew offers youth rowing programs for those new to the sport and experienced rowers aged 13+ at the Boulder Reservoir weekdays throughout the Fall. Our fun, friendly and welcoming environment make this the perfect time to try this addicting sport. Twohour sessions are offered in the afternoons with varying days available to suit your schedule. Equipment needed: water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and form-fitting shorts like bike shorts. Email or check out our website for more information.

C: Staff info@cjcrew.org www.cjcrew.org

THE SPOT YOUTH PROGRAM

“ The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. ” Oprah Winfrey

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Boulder

Ages: 5-18 3240 Prairie Avenue Kids love climbing! It’s a healthy way to stay active and make friends. The Spot Youth Program offers your child an encouraging environment to learn and have fun. We also offer a FREE trial session, contact us to schedule yours!

Hours: M-F: 4 to 8 pm.

C: Head Coach headcoach@thespotgym.com www.thespotgym.com/youthprograms P: (303) 379-8806

Infant Aquatics with Briggs, at 8 months!

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After-School Programs Swimming 5280 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Boulder

SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics Longmont

Ages: 2 mos through 5 yrs 795 S. Sherman Street WE ARE OPEN! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference.

Hours: M-Th: 7 am to 7 pm, F: 8 am to 1 pm.

C: Judy Heumann judy@infantaquatics.com www.swimfloatswim.com P: 303-499-2229

“Art is the beautiful way of doing things. Science is the effective way of doing things.

Business is the economic way of doing things”

5280 Synchro is a private, non-profit, artistic swimming team based in Boulder, offering recreational and competitive programs.

Member of Rocky Mountain Synchronized Swimming Association and USA Synchro.

Competing in local, regional, and national competitions.

Learn and practice artistic swimming skills, routines, maintaining strong commitments to teammates, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic in an atmosphere of dedication and fun. Sept.May (June for Junior Olympic athletes) at the South Boulder Recreation Center and CU Boulder pools.

We warmly welcome new members to join us at any time throughout the season!

Visit our website for more information.

5280synchro.com

BOULDER PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

TheatRE

BACKSTORY THEATRE ACADEMY YOUTH CLASSES Broomfield

Ages 3-18.

BackStory Theatre offers theatre education, exploration, and community performances including new FREE and fee-based virtual programs. Classes and audition-based performances available throughout the year for beginning to advanced students. Check our website for schedule and registration information. Schedules vary.

C: Mary Wilkie info@backstorytheatre.org www.backstorytheatre.org P: 720-263-0836

Ages: 3-12 Join us for online and live distanced classes in musical theater, film and music lessons.

Classes for everyone 6-14 yrs.

Over 30 years teaching drama, dance, and music in Boulder.

Our studio is about fun. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity & friendship. Once-a-week classes, weekend workshops and holiday workshops. Sliding fees & scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days. Show themes change each semester. Join us for fun!!!!

C: Pollyanna Demitro boulderperformingarts2@ gmail.com www.bpac.biz P: 303-859-4195

ART

THEATER

MUSIC Swimming

Elbert Hubbard

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BOULDER COUNTY KIDS Winter Calendar of Events PUBLISHERS NOTE: Welcome to our Winter Calendar! We have a lot of great events that are on Zoom, YouTube and virtual formats for you. We did our best to update everything for you, but please do check online or call to make sure some of the events are still happening, or if dates have changed. There is a lot going on, so don’t miss out! Have a great winter!

ART/MUSEUMS

Through Nov. 8—Longmont FIREHOUSE ART CENTER for all ages, Wednesday–Sunday, 12 to 5 pm, by appointment, and drop in welcome on Saturdays. Admission: Free. Given these uncertain times, the Firehouse wanted to create an exhibit to serve as an opportunity for those who desire to learn about, re-acquaint themselves, and/or profoundly engage with one of the most devotional celebrations for the continuous cycle of life. Dia de los Muertos 2020, curated by Grace Gutierrez, will showcase the work of Adrian Raya, Cal Duran, Javier Flores and Ramon Trujillo.

At the heart of this exhibit are their meticulously crafted altars. Their ofrendas address local events of historical significance, chronicling the relationship between faith, family, history and culture, while promoting reflection on how history can guide us through this trying year.

Through January 9—Longmont This year marks the 20th anniversary of Longmont Museum’s annual Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibition and programs, and a global pandemic won’t stop us. The Día de Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s temporary exhibition gallery this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of internationally recognized Colorado artist, Tony Ortega.

Ortega’s lifelong goal is to contribute to a better understanding of cultural diversity by address-

ing the culture, history and experiences of Chicanos/Latinos through his art. The gallery exhibition includes his book illustrations and a family ofrenda. Visit downtown Longmont to see a new mural by Tony commissioned to commemorate our 20th anniversary! Visit in person or view the exhibition in a 360º gallery on our website. Learn more at www.longmontmuseum. org or call (303) 651-8374.

First Tuesdays—Denver Target First Tuesday Nights from 4 to 8 pm, for all ages at the Children’s Museum of Denver.

Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work. Through their generous sponsorship to the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play FREE the first Tuesday of each month.

Through 2020—Denver The Denver Art Museum will offer free general admission to ALL youth, ages 18 and under.

Youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions $5. For more information check out w w w. d e n v e r a r t m u s e u m . o r g / freeforkids.

Tu/W/F—Longmont Discovery Days from 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm; runs from early September through late May at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive dropin program encourages children ages 2-5 to engage in creative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their parents.

Call (303) 651-8374 for more information.

Saturdays—Broomfield The Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, open Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm.

FREE. Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more call (303) 460-6824.

2nd/4th Saturday—Longmont Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) 12 to 12:45 pm, for ages 5-8 and 1 to 2 pm, for ages 9-12, located at 667 4th Ave. Free with family membership. $10 drop-in. Your children will learn about contemporary art, create artwork and bring it home. Preregistration is encouraged. Call

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Mary Chapin Durling at (303) 6512787 or email info@firehouseart. org or check www.firehouseart.org for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder The CU History Museum is open year-round for ages 6 and up. Seven rooms, chronicling CU’s history and alumni accomplishments and space exhibit with moon rock from NASA. FREE. Located on the CU Campus. Call (303) 492-6329 for more information.

BOOKS ’n’ STORYTELLING

Starting November 1—Boulder Started Oct. 31: browse and borrow children’s materials at Main Library. Limited weekend access to the Main Library children’s collection. Browse and borrow materials from your favorite children’s authors on Saturdays and Sundays.

Building and room capacity limits will be in effect, and face coverings are required. Learn more about our onsite library hours and services and COVID-19 safety information.

November—Colorado This Year’s One Book Colorado Is... The Little Red Fort [El fuertecito rojo]. Free books for fouryear-olds! ​In this retelling of the little red hen, Ruby wants to build a fort, but her big brothers refuse to help her. When the boys see the finished product, they really want to play in it, but it’s too late to do anything about it. Or is it? Contact your local library to pick up a copy of the book available free for 4-year-olds!

November 3—Boulder Teens & Tweens. Connect with the library through virtual events and a new webpage. Book Queeries book club. Register to attend this book club and receive a free copy of the book! November’s book is Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.

Limited registration. Check online for more events for teens and tweens. Check out the new Teen and Tween web page for videos, booklists, events and updates!

Weekly—Podcast Julie’s Library is a where books bring us together. Every week, Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton will settle into the reading nook for new story. Check it out at www.julieslibraryshow.org.

M/W/F—Virtual

The Library may be closed due to COVID-19, but the storytime fun continues on the Library’s Facebook page or Twitter feed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Monday: La Biblioteca ofrece cuentos bilingües para niños mientras que esté cerrado. Virtual Bilingual Storytime, 11 to 11:30 am. Stories and songs in English and Spanish for children of all ages. Cuentos Bilingües Virtuales, de 11 a 11:30 am. Cuentos y canciones en inglés y español para niños de todas edades, en la página Facebook de la Biblioteca, en Twitter o el canal YouTube.

Wednesday: The library offers storytime for babies and their caregivers each week. Virtual Baby Storytime, 11 to 11:20 am. An interactive storytime designed for infants to age 2 and their grownup.

Enjoy 20 minutes of short stories, lots of songs, rhymes, bouncing, and fun for child and grownup to build language and pre-literacy skills! Friday: The library offers a storytime for kids 3 and older and their caregivers each week. Virtual Family Storytime, 11 to 11:30 am.

A 30-minute Friday fun storytime designed for children of all ages and their grown ups. Lots of fun picture books will be shared along with movement. Age-appropriate stories and games to help your children become ready to read.

Checkout Longmontcolorado.gov for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Storytimes at the Main Library for ages birth to 36 months. Ageappropriate storytime posters will be posted by the doors to the Mt. Sanitas room by 9 am and direct patrons to take a token for each person in their group.

Limit of 40 to each storytime.

Times are: Lap Babies (birth to 15 months) on Tuesdays, at 9:15 am; Cruisers & Crawlers (15-24 months) on Wednesdays, at 9:15 am, Younger Toddler Time (2430 months) on Mondays, at 9:15 am; Older Toddler Time (30-36 months) on Thursdays, at 9:15 am.

Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org or call (303) 441-3100 for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder County/Denver Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Story Time for ages 1-6, located at 2525 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, 14644 Orchard Pkwy #1000 in Westminster, and 8340 Northfield Blvd. in Denver. Weekly Story Time with a craft or activity for preschoolers. It’s Free and lots of fun. Check our website for times and directions. Call Lynne Milot at

(303) 443-0780 or email lynne@ grtoys.com or you can check out www.grtoys.com for more information.

T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time TH evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time TH nights at 7 pm. Call (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library.

Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or please email howardm@boulderlibrary.org for more information or check out www.bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/ event/kids-family/storytime for more times and information.

CLASSES ’n’ WORKSHOPS

November 5, 12, 19—Longmont VIRTUAL ART & SIP: BOHO HOLIDAY events at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center at 400 Quail Rd. Nov. 5th: Wreaths, 12th: Garlands, 19th: Ornaments and Snow Globe. $30. Starting: 7:30 pm. Treat yourself to an evening of art-making in the company of other creative minds online! Gather your own supplies or purchase a custom supply kit from the Museum.

Create bohemian style for your home this holiday season in our series of holiday décor workshops.

Together we will handcraft tastefully trendy tassels and pompoms to create garlands, wreaths, and ornaments. Hints of glitzy gold and ruby red will highlight natural materials. Make one wreath that can be styled multiple ways for a seamless transition from the fall to winter holidays. Learn more and register at www.longmontmuseum. org or call (303) 651-8374.

November 14—Boulder CU Wizards Webinar for ages 5-17, from 9:30-10:30 am, located on Zoom. CU Wizards Webinar “GRAVITY!” Professor Alysia Marino and Gwen Eccles present an entertaining, lively Webinar that will teach kids all about gravity! Newton would approve of this webinar and kids will too! The webinar will be broadcast live and is free to all! For more information and registration link, please visit our website. Contact CU Wizards at (720) 938-0307 or djnadmin@ jila.Colorado.EDU or check out www.colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

Weekly—Boulder Twirling Tech Goddess. Build STEAM skills with new videos weekly. Catch up on the new-

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est video from the Twirling Tech Goddess each Friday. Watch and learn as she creates, dances, and twirls with tech while encouraging radical diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Offered

by BLDG 61, Boulder Public Library’s makerspace, and the Boulder Library Foundation.

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and children, on Mon: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: Wed: 10 am to 12 pm, mixed-ages: Fri: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 playgroup on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348.

2 Mondays a month—Lafayette Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, 715 Cabrini Drive. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out immaculateconceptionchurchmops. com for more information.

Every Wednesday—Virtual Finding Gratitude from 1:25 pm to 2:20 pm MST. At the end of each call participants talk about feeling uplifted. Have more energy and feel empowered to do the work you love to do to make this a world you want for current and future generations. Please email jessica@ openingtopossibilities.com saying you will be there. To attend the meeting, call (425) 436-6306 in the US. And when you are prompted for the meeting access code press: 845302#. After introductions, we will talk about the logistics of the call and behavioral norms to keep members of our community safe and comfortable. Then there will be a gratitude meditation. After the meditation, we will all have the opportunity to share about what brings us joy, a smile, delight and/ or gratitude. We will then close with parting thoughts. If you have questions, please feel free to call (303) 589-8420 before 5 pm on Tuesday. Jessica Dancingheart.

Check out www.openingtopossibilities.com for more information.

out www.MOPS.org/stluke org or stlukeorthodox.org or call (720) 771-8951 for more information.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays—Erie Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 to 11 am, at 615 Evans St. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out http:// www.calvarybible.com for more information.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays—Erie Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:30 am, September to May, at 615 Evans St. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group.

Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out calvarybible.com/momsnext/ erie for more information.

2x month on Wed—Berthoud Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 to 11 am, at 550 S McCaslin Blvd.

Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out www.newfreedomministry.com for more information.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays—Niwot MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 am to 11:15 am or from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at 9447 Niwot Rd. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group.

Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out RockyMOMSnext.wordpress. com or www.mops.org/groups/ rockymomsnext or rockymops. wordpress.com for more information.

Every other Tuesday—Longmont Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 6:30 to 8 pm, or every Wednesday at 9:15 to 11:15 am, at Lifebridge Christian Church at 10345 Ute Hwy Room 121. Includes food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out lbcc. org for more information.

1st and 3rd Thursdays—Longmont Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9 to 11:30 am, at 2101 Gay St. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group. Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check out mops.calvarylongmont.org/mops/ wp for more information.

1st Mondays—Boulder La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, from 10 to 11:30 am, located in the Community Room at Boulder Nurse Midwives, 4800 Riverbend Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-tomother support, and encouragement to women who are nursing their toddlers. Babies and children welcome. For more information call Diane at (303) 444-9849, Linda at (720) 314-8839, or Kate at (303) 473-9918.

1st and 3rd Wednesday—Erie Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:30 am, beginning September, at 722 Austin Ave. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms, and discussion time that deepens relationships with your group.

Children are cared for in a parallel program called MOPPETS. Check

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Tuesdays—Boulder FIRST LEGO® Robotics Workshops for ages 9-13, from 6:30-7:30 pm, located at George Reynolds Branch Boulder Public Library at 3595 Table Mesa Drive.

For kids interested in all things STEAM, robotics, community service, public speaking and leadership. Weekly workshop will support robotics 4-H project and help students prepare for membership on FIRST LEGO® team attending tournament in 2020.

Please email for more information.

Contact Candice Brown at (720) 938-0307 or steam.4h. boulder@gmail.com or www. steam4hboulder.wordpress.com for more information.

2nd Tuesdays—Longmont La Leche League of Longmont breast-feeding support group meeting for all ages, at 7 pm, located at First Lutheran Church at 803 3rd Avenue. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-tomother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Amanda at (303) 772-9312 or check out www.longmontlll.org for more info.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays—Boulder Renaissance Adventures Dropin Hike using Pokemon GO App for ages 6 to adult, from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Adventure League Go! is a safe and fun event for all ages oriented around hiking and interactive trainer challenges.

Participants also engage in a variety of live-action role playing challenges, such as beanbag games of agility, performances and social encounters, and a costume contest.

Call (303) 786-9216 to pre-register or please check us out online at www.RenaissanceAdventures.com for more information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder Local mothers are invited to a free meeting of the Boulder County chapter of Mothers & More. We connect moms through evening meetings, speakers, moms’ night out, book discussions, children’s activities, and MORE. Come and meet us! Check us out online at www.meetup.com/Mothers-MoreBoulder-County for more up-todate information.

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 9223549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location.

Daily—Countywide Boulder County WIC Program.

Supplemental foods and nutritional health education for pregnant, breast-

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feeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North, 3A in Lafayette.

FREE. Call (303) 441-1451.

Tuesdays–Boulder Teen Girl Yoga for ages 13 to 16, from 4:30 to 5:25, located at 1676 30th Street. A safe place for teen girls to reconnect to their inner wisdom and knowledge, through mindful breath and yoga. Contact Teri Jacobson, MA CYI at (303) 588-4092 or boulderyogakids14@ gmail.com or check out www. boulderyogakids.com for more information.

Thursdays—Boulder Beyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms).

New group for mothers of school-age children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and challenges.

Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5.

Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 926-1590 for more information.

Thursdays—Broomfield Tough Love Parent Support Group will meet at the United Church of Broomfield at 825 Kohl Street, from 7 to 9:30 pm. Call Jerry Hart at (303) 494-4598 for more information.

Saturdays—Boulder Teen Art Therapy Groups, for ages 13-17, from 12 to 2 pm, located at 5378 Sterling Drive, Studio 6. Express Yourself! No art experience necessary. Teens can make a mess and get real together about issues that concern them. Contact Catherine M. Houston, LPC at (720) 628-0158 or catherine@catherinemhoustonlpc. com or check us out online at www. catherinemhoustonlpc.com for more information.

Every Wednesday–Online 50 Minute Wednesday Community Gratitude Call for ages 8 to adult, from 1:30 to 2:20 pm, by phone: In the US, dial (425) 436-6306 and use access code 845302. Outside the US, go to FreeConferenceCall. com. Exercise your spirit like you exercise your body for what promises to be a great emotional, psychological, social, spiritual and physical health boost. Join Jessica Dancingheart by phone, as she leads you in a gratitude meditation followed by time to talk about what brings you happiness.

Jessica will lead the group in a different gratitude theme each week.

Contact Jessica Dancingheart at (303) 589-8420 or jessica@openingtopossibilities.com or please check

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online at www.facebook.com/ events/197919447941963 for more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Wonder Wonder for all ages, located at 1685 29th Street, Suite 1268, open 7 days a week, is a new form of experiential entertainment that intends to bring out the weird, wild, and wonderful in ways you’ve never seen before. Our mission is to create an immersive one-of-a-kind experience that is as engaging as it is inspiring.

Part art exhibit, part photography opportunity—each room is meant to tap into people’s creativity and curiosity while providing a welcoming environment for all experience-goers. Call (720) 429-1895 for hours and more information.

Ongoing—Boulder Sunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, at 6545 Gunpark Dr. #200. Call Lika Gitis at (720) 939-7545 or email lika@artsunflower.com or visit us at www.artsunflower.com.

Ongoing—Boulder/Longmont Boulder County Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)subsidized child care for children 0-12. Apply for our CCAP wait list. Application on our website www.bouldercountychildcare. org and clock on forms for the CCAP application. Must be county resident, income and activity requirements. Other requirements apply. For more information check out www.ccap@bouldercounty.org.

Ongoing—Countywide Boulder County Healthy Kids and Adults! helps families and individuals enroll in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).

Medicaid and CHP+ are free and low-cost public health insurance plans that provide dental, medical, prescription and vision benefits.

There are no monthly premiums and co-pays range from $0 to $50 depending on family income.

Healthy Kids and Adults! can also connect families to Connect for Health Colorado, a new health insurance marketplace where people can shop for health insurance and access tax credits to reduce monthly health insurance premiums. For more information, call (720) 515-1454.

Ongoing—Longmont Swim•Float•Swim! Aquatic Academy—The ultimate swim lesson experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim lesson facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or email judy@infantaquatics.com

for more information.

Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, located at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes.

Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or email sgritton@bouldercounty.org for more information.

Ongoing–Boulder Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc., offering FREE DEMO CLASS/ TRIAL LESSON for the Music Together® Program (birth-5 years).

Online for winter; outdoor for spring/summer/fall. Private piano lessons (5 years and up). Online during COVID (in person when safe). Contact Jane Smolens, director at (303) 413-1120 or jsmolens@ mountainsongmusic.com or please do check online at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more information.

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All Winter—Colorado Holiday Hike for all ages. Ask any local, and chances are good that their Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Days start with a refreshing winter hike. Try it and see what it’s like! There’s no better feeling than enjoying the crisp air on the trails in the morning and later sitting down to dinner knowing you’ve earned a feast.

Each year, there’s a guided hike, led by a City of Boulder naturalist, on Christmas Day. Many of Colorado’s State Parks host free, guided First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, too.

November 1—Longmont VIRTUAL DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION for all ages, from 2:30 to 4 pm. Free, live-streamed to Facebook, LongmontPublicMedia. org, and Local Comcast Channel 8/880. We won’t be able to gather together for our usual downtown festival due to COVID-19, but you can celebrate Day of the Dead from home with all of the performances you love live-streamed right to your computer, tablet, or phone.

Performers include Las Dahlias singing Mexican trio, Grupo Folklorico Mexico Lindo dance, mariachi, poetry by bicultural community leader Laura Soto, and much more! To help you get your Día de Muertos celebration started at home, the Longmont Museum is offering free custom supply kits for curbside pickup. Learn more at www.longmontmuseum.org or call (303) 651-8374.

Thru November 2nd—Boulder Boulder County Kids Sale is back online for their Winter sale! Mark your calendars, save the date, and be prepared to save on baby gear,

kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, gear, and more! Pick-up: November 7th.

Pick-up location: Boulder Valley Christian Church (7100 South Boulder Road. Pickup is contactfree and outdoors, and masks will be required for everyone. Safety for our community is our number one priority. We’re following all Colorado guidelines regarding COVID-19. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or in your inbox for sale updates and news.

Visit our website for location and sales updates. See you all at the Boulder County Kids Sale!

November 11—Boulder Boulder Star Community Lighting for all ages from 5:30 to 8 pm at University of Colorado Boulder CASE building, 1725 Euclid Avenue. Cost: Free, registration required. The Boulder Chamber is kicking off the holiday season and the lighting of the Boulder Star on Flagstaff Mountain on November 11th. Join us for light refreshments and family-friendly fun to commemorate this annual Boulder tradition!

November 19-22—Broomfield BackStory Youth Theatre will present limited audience live performances of Seussical: The Musical with socially distanced seating at the Broomfield Auditorium. Masks will be required for all audience members. A live-recorded stream may also be available dependent on pending licensing permissions.

Please visit www.backstorytheatre. org/tickets for pricing and details.

November 20—Denver The 44th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour goes virtual.

Free video walkthrough of Fisher Mansion. After 43 years as a signature holiday event in Denver, the L’Esprit de Noël Home Tour goes virtual for the first time ever in 2020. The Central City Opera Guild’s only fundraiser of the year, L’Esprit has a long history of featuring Denver’s most interesting neighborhoods through a two-day walking tour of grand and historical homes decorated by the area’s most prolific florists and designers. For more information about this year’s tour and to view images of tours past, visit www.lesprithometour. com and www.centralcityopera.org/ lesprit.

November 21, 22—Boulder The Boulder Holiday Market for all ages, free admission, 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday & 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, at Central Park on 13th and Canyon, is a holiday shopping spectacular not to be missed, featuring an awesome selection of one of-a-kind seasonal items, high quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods, and more, made from a diverse collection of local artists and crafters. Happening during

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the height of the holiday shopping season. You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists, enjoy a live musical performance, play in the park along the Boulder Creek, and entertain your family for free. The whole family will enjoy this unique holiday shopping experience in the heart of Downtown Boulder.

Nov. 22 to Jan. 10—Boulder Snow Much Fun. You can still take in the sites and lights throughout downtown Boulder and the Civic Area this season with beautiful lighting displays planned throughout the district. Check back for a map of lighting displays you won’t want to miss!

Nov. 28 to Dec. 19—Boulder Holiday Freezie Bingo for all ages. Get your Holiday Freezie Bingo card and head to participating downtown Boulder businesses to find Freezie hidden throughout retail stores downtown. Share your completed Bingo card for a chance to win prizes! Check out Boulderdowntown.com for more information.

Weekly—Online Check out weekly concerts with the Boulder Philharmonic. Free concerts on FaceBook at #playhome, www.facebook.com/boulderphil.

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December 5—Boulder CU Wizards Webinar for ages 5-17, from 9:30-10:30 am, located on Zoom. CU Wizards Webinar Master Storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak presents a hybrid webinar with airing of her film Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit with Marie Curie. This webinar is free to all. Families and children are encouraged to attend this educational Saturday morning, inspirational virtual program from the comfort and safety of home. For info & registration please check our website. Contact CU Wizards at (720) 938-0307 or djnadmin@jila.

Colorado.EDU or check out www. colorado.edu/cuwizards for more information.

Community members will be able to view from their homes via live stream and from home, where possible, as our motorcade route winds around downtown. Sign-up now to be a participant (space is limited).

Check back for streaming details!

December 5—Longmont THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: WEB-A-THON EDITION. at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center at 400 Quail Rd. From 2 to 10 pm. FREE. Free virtual program; live-streamed to Facebook, LongmontPublicMedia.org, and Local Comcast Channel 8/880.

An epic fundraiser extravaganza broadcast live and direct from our Stewart Auditorium featuring a dozen musical acts over eight hours. Enjoy some of your favorite local musicians as they perform original tunes and holiday standards to help get us into the mood of the season. The evening will be interspersed with live interviews and the unexpected. And, in classic telethon style, we’ll be taking donations online and over the phone for the duration of the show in support of the Longmont Museum. Learn more at www.longmontmuseum. org or call (303) 651-8374.

December 12—Longmont 2020 HANDCRAFTED HOLIDAY DIRECTORY. We’re so excited to feature local artisans on our website this year for a virtual shopping experience! Even though we can’t be together in person, we hope you’ll continue to support local businesses as you do your holiday shopping. Learn more at Longmontartisanmarket.com.

December 13—Boulder The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival for all ages, from 11 am to 5 pm, at the Mapleton Center YMCA at 2850 Mapleton Avenue, is Boulder’s biggest and best Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The festival is a great place to find the perfect gift from over 100 exhibitors. You will find a vast array of amazing high quality gifts that are locally made. Experience a cornucopia of exhibitors selling fine arts, crafts, delectable food, home décor, and holiday gifts. This fun and unique shopping experience can be enjoyed by the whole family. Admission is free and there is a holiday concert starting at noon.

Details at: www.giftfestivals.com

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December 5­—Boulder Lights of December Motorcade for all ages, at 6 pm. For the health and safety of our community, Downtown Boulder will host a vehicle-based “Lights of December Motorcade” to minimize in-person interactions while continuing to provide holiday cheer.

presents “The Tumultuous Life of Cumulus Clouds,” in a webinar that will teach kids about all about snow crystals, the water cycle and the science of clouds. This Saturday morning webinar is free to all families and children. For registration and updated info, please visit the CU Wizards website. Contact CU Wizards at (720) 938-0307 or djnadmin@jila.Colorado.EDU or check out www.colorado.edu/ cuwizards for more information.

CHECK OUT OUR SPRING ISSUE FOR FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS

SUBMITTING EVENTS

Boulder County Kids Mail

If you have a dated calendar event in February, March and April, please do let us know by January 10th. One-listing-permonth limit on a space-available basis, with nonprofit and free dated events prioritized. Please check out our website at www. bouldercountykids.com, click on the calendar button and fill out the Calendar Submission Form. To be included in our email reminder list, please do email us at calendar@bouldercountykids. com with an Email Reminder Request in the subject line or use our online form on our website. We will send you back a receipt on all submissions and requests so you know you are on our list.

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January 23—Boulder CU Wizards Webinar for ages 5-17, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located on Zoom. Professor Katja Frederich

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