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The TOC Autumn is upon us again We made it through this summer with no catastrophes and minimal smoky skies, for which I am extremely grateful. But, now it’s time to put it behind us and move into sweater weather. Luckily, Longmont does not disappoint when it comes to fall activities. From family friendly outings to more adult evening time activities, Longmont has a little bit of everything to keep us entertained We can celebrate all things fall with beer, music, outdoor adventures, and a few indoor fundraisers to aid the community. Speaking of aiding the community, we’d like to dedicate a few pages of this edition to people who are making a positive impact around town. Lending their time and talents to others who have need of them, these movers and shakers provide us all an example to aspire to. However you’re planning on spending this season, take advantage of all Longmont has to offer! Misty Pet-lovers

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Rhea Moriarity, director of opera tions at the Longmont Humane Society, said that separation anxiety in pets is most common in dogs, especially herding breeds, but may present in cats that have been in close contact with people through their earliest developmental stages Signs of pet anxiety

The first signs of anxiety in pets are excessive panting and drooling, as well as “rushing back and forth in front of the door while the pet par ent is out,” said Dr. Nancy Bureau, veterinarian and co-owner of Left Hand Animal Hospital in Niwot.

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“Past that, signs of anxiety include upset tummies, which may include vomit or diarrhea,” she said, “and past that, some dogs will engage in destructive behavior, not because

Students aren’t the only ones adjusting to a new schedule this time of year. Pets too must navigate an unfamiliar routine as their families return to school and for some pets, this creates anxiety that may spur unwanted behavior

Local vet offers tips to keep pets happy and healthy

As students return to school, PET ANXIETY RAMPS UP

“And get them out for a morning walk before school or work if you can.” Bureau encouraged families to

How to support anxious pets

“Yroutinoraroutinwebopracticethaekendeandschoolworke:ourpetswilllearntherou-tinesandknowwhattoexpect,decreasinganxiety.”

September / October 2022 LongmontMagazine.com LONGMONT MAGAZINE 9 they causbutarewhatknowtheydoing,be-etheyaresoanx-iousthattheydon’tknowwhatelsetodo.”Thisbehav-iormaylooklikechewingonhousehold items or clawing and chewing at doors and windows “We have even seen dogs break through windows, again, not because they’re trying to do wrong,” she explained, “but because they don’t want to be left home alone.” Other dogs struggling with separation anxiety may vocalize repeatedly, either barking nonstop or whining loudly.

Finally, Bureau noted that pets do not exhibit challenging behaviors to “get back” at an owner. “We don’t want to accidentally reprimand and make the anxiety worse,” she said.

“Instead, this is a time to help.”

To stave off boredom and ensuing anxiety, pet owners can plant a variety of pet puzzles throughout the home. “Make sure they have enrichment, such as food puzzles and frozen food toys they can interact with,” Moriarity said. Bureau scat ters a few Cheerios on her kitchen floor just before she leaves for work.

“If you see any of these signs, reach out to a vet early on to rule out any underlying medical condition,” Bureau said. A vet will direct the pet owner to strategies that may alleviate separation anxiety or recommend a trainer. The Longmont Humane Society also matches pet owners with trainers and offers training classes.

“Then they’re excited to see me leave because it’s Cheerio time,” she said with a laugh. Exercise is also critical to keeping pets happy and healthy, Bureau said. “It might be beneficial to have a dog walker come in mid-day or consider doggy day care,” Moriarity added.

On a day-to-day basis, pet owners can support their pet with a few home strategies First, Bureau said, “A good rule is ‘no big exits, no big entrances.’” She continued, “A lot of us will accidentally console our pets before we leave, and our pets understand that our vocal tone is anxious We want to keep the exit simple, not communicate to our pets that when we’re gone it’s boring and when we’re home it’s a party.” Like wise, she urged pet owners to greet their pet calmly when arriving home, “then let them out, set down your things and after you hold off a few minutes, let the celebration begin.”

If pets are used to a lot of interaction over the summer, they may develop anxiety when things quiet down. ( Shutterstock)

Care for the long-haul Of course, separation anxiety is sometimes more fraught than a day at school. If pet owners must be separated from their pets for an extended period, perhaps due to a medical issue or a temporary housing arrangement, the Longmont Humane Society “exists to provide resources for pets and owners,” Moriarity said. “We work with survivors of domestic violence and with those experiencing temporary homelessness to provide temporary housing for pets while they get back on their feet,” she said. The humane society’s pet food pantry provides pet supplies to those in need and offers competitively priced veterinary care. “We do everything we can to support pets staying with families,” Moriarity said.

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“We’re celebrating 50 years serving our community’s pets even as we’re grateful for our long-term donors,” said Emmy Delis, Longmont Humane Society event and community outreach manager Individuals and teams can register online to participate in the walk and are encouraged to raise funds for the shelter Prizes will be awarded for the highest fundraisers; registration opens Sept. 1. The festival will include breakfast food trucks and a beer mimosa garden, live entertainment, petfriendly games and family events, arts and crafts and face painting. Rhea Moriarity, director of operations at the Longmont Humane Society, said, “ We’ve seen a huge change over the last 50 years in how pets are treated, and we’ve been able to be an instrumental part of shepherding pets as part of the family.” Going forward, “We really want to support that human-animal bond and be able to make sure we are a social safety net for our pet family members.” To register for Paws in the Park, visit longmonthumane.org.

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Oct. 1: Paws in the Park celebrates Longmont Humane Society’s 50 years of service

This year’s Paws in the Park the traditional Longmont dog walk plus family fall festival supporting the Longmont Humane Society will be a celebration of mastiff-size proportions. Marking both the Longmont Humane Society’s 50th anniversary and the return of the pet walk after a two-year pandemic hiatus, Paws in the Park will feature the usual dog walk around Rogers Grove Park, with costumes for both people and pets welcome, plus a communitywide fall festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Boulder County Fairgrounds Park.

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John and Jodi Mowery of Longmont replace a third of the flour in their oldfashioned donuts with riced mashed potatoes, a recipe from the 1930s.They sell their donuts with a twist of nostal gia at Landline Doughnuts & Coffee, 321 Ma St., in a shop decorated with landline telephones and decor. Though the donuts have potatoes in them, they taste like regular donuts. otatoes help add moisture to the dough, which gives it a great texture,” said John, co-founder and co owner of Landline Doughnuts with his wife, Jodi. “It’s not as dense as a cake donut or as airy as yeast donuts, s right in between.” The Mowerys opened their donut and coffee shop June 20 and moved to the apartment above from Broomfield, where they had operated a cottage kitchen business for the past three years They now work alongside a staff of five employees. “We love Longmont, and we are really fond of this building decided to open a shop right wntown,” John said.

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John and Jodi consider their original cottage business an empty nest project—they have two adult children, a son who just got married and a daughter entering her senior year in college. John, who has a master’s degree in clinical psychology, worked Landline Doughnuts brings their signature flavor to Longmont. (Courtesy Landline Doughnuts and Coffee) mashed potatoes, using a 1930s.potatoes taste donuts.

“All of our donuts are handmade, hand mixed, rolled, cut and fried. It’s a labor intensive process,” John said The Mowerys shape their donuts into flowers with six petals and sell eight to 12 different flavors at a time Some of the flavors change seasonally, while a few are mainstays like brown butter glaze, chocolate glaze, cinnamon sugar and lemon poppy seed. A couple of the seasonal ones are huckleberry and Palisade peach, and in September, there will be a vegan option The Mowerys serve chocolate and vanilla soft serve ice cream, Dole Whip and a full espresso menu featuring OZO Coffee Co in Longmont with a variety of syrup options like caramel, vanilla, hazelnut, lavender and mocha. There’s also the option for affogato with a shot of espresso poured over soft serve. is from scratch and ade and fresh,” Jodi said. her than saying this is an old-fashioned donut, we went with the nostalgia of it.” The nostalgia is played out with the décor, all of it based on landline telephones, which serve as another connection to Grandma, Jodi said. There is a large mural of a 1950s switchboard one wall and on another, a display of 10 rotary in different colors center one in pink and operational—a sign about it says to Call Your Mom, which visitors are welcome to do.

Glazes are homemade with year-round and seasonal flavors. (Courtesy Landline Doughnuts and Coffee)

14 LONGMONT MAGAZINE LongmontMagazine.com September / October 2022 for Broomfield Health Services for 20 years, a who’s been baking sinc was a child, worked as attendance coordinator at a charter school. With the kids gone, John and Jodi wanted to transition into working together, so they tested recipes and products and landed on potato donuts. They wanted something people loved and could eat over and over again considering brownies, those aren’t a daily treat donuts. The Mowerys started out selling the donuts at farmers markets in Louisville, Erie, Broomfield and Denver, seasonal markets in Denver, and pop-up shops at BREW Due South in Lafayette, a clothing store in Louisville and breweries in Denver “We wanted to see how people responded to our donuts, and the demand was high,” John said. “We felt we could make a larger brick and-mortar business out of this.” The donuts come from a recipe used by a lot of grandmothers during the Depression Era that’s adjusted for high-altitude baking and modern taste. In the 1930s, potatoes were cheaper than flour and a way to stretch the dollar and lengthen shelf life The other ingredients in the donuts are the typical list for baking like wheat flour, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, baking soda, baking powers, salt, vanilla and nutmeg.

“It’s helping people connect to the past, to good memories,” Jodi said.

The furnishing also are nostalgic with seating for nearly 90 people inside and another 10 people on two retro picnic tables and an antique bench outside. There’s a 1950s couch and tables with Formica accented with chrome, plus several vintage Fisher Price toys harkening back to childhood, mixing in other eras. Landline is open later than other do nut shops and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and Monday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. “I really enjoy the people enjoying the space,” Jodi said. “They come in and start taking pictures before they make it to the donuts It’s just a fun space.”

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There is a cliche that family pho tos are a chore, perhaps even a little traumatic at times. Break the mold this year by hiring a photogprofessionalrapherandtakingafewsimplestepstoensureyourfam-ilyphotoshootisnotonlysimpleandeasy,buttheexperiencealsocreatesjoyfulmemoriesforyouandyoursThetimetostartplanningisnow,becausefallisthebesttimetotakeyourfamilyphotographs.Therearethreeprimarybenefitstotakingyourfam-ilyphotosduringthefallseason,thefirst of which is accuracy for holiday cards

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BY EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LONGMONT MAGAZINE

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“If you send out holiday cards, the fall photos best represent what young kiddos look like now,” says Susannah Storch with Susannah Storch Photography. But even if you don’t plan to send out holiday cards, autumn offers the LongforgrarespotphotogaghasbeautifuacauschlocationchLucsaablemild,sceneroffewedropbeautifubeneincrediblefitsofalback-andidealather.“Fallrsgorgeousyandtypicallymorecomfort-sessions,”ysStorchkily,theoiceofisonlyallengingbe-eofoverbundance:ourlregionnoshort-eofamazingraphys.“Theresomanyeatspotsphotosinmont,

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Lyons, Boulder, Gunbarrel,” says Storch. Keep in mind that scenic beauty isn’t the only qualifier for an amaz-

ing photography session with your family. If you have young kids, you need to be sure the environment is safe, child-friendly and spacious you don’t want to spend the entire session ensuring your little one doesn’t fall off a cliff or into a chilly lake. And regardless of the age of your children, no one wants to ar rive at the family photo shoot after hours in the car. Storch advises choosing a place that is simple to travel to and, if possible, one that has sentimental value “I look for locations with easy access for my clients,” she says “I like a mixture of shade and pretty views I also like to consider locations that are meaningful to my clients their homes, yards, or a nearby park.” Storch says two of the more popular locations for fall photography sessions are Longmont’s McIntosh Lake and Golden Ponds Nature Area Anderson Farms in Erie is another scenic option, with blooming sunflowers as far as the eye can see. It’s open until August 28 and admission is $12 per person. After you’ve chosen the location, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure a family photo session that not only generates images you’ll cherish, but also creates positive memories with the people you love.

“I think looking put together but not too matchy-matchy helps with family photos complimentary outfits,” says Storch. “I also love it when parents are relaxed. I don’t expect young kids to listen to me perfectly I’d rather play and keep things moving along and interesting so we aren’t focusing on Withbehavior.”theright photographer, location, and attitude, your fall photo session will be a huge success for the whole family. Creating a comfortable, positive environment that everyone will enjoy is the primary goal Family photos will always bring you back to that day, so it’s important that the session itself is a joyful Conmemory.sider the experience, more than the final image, when making choices like the location and outfits for your shoot Don’t strap kids into an itchy, uncomfortable ensemble they don’t like, and, if they’re old enough, consult them on the location for the shoot. “For teens, I like it when they have a say in the location and their outfit to have their current personality be captured,” says Storch. Since comfort and relaxation are Plan now for holiday cards. (Courtesy Susannah Storch)

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Relaxed sessions can produce some of the most meaningful photos. (Courtesy Susannah Storch)

“Sometimes kiddos respond with more patience to a stranger than to their parents,” says Storch “There’s a level of excitement when I’m playing and interacting with kids that a parent can have a harder time tapping Withinto.”the help of a professional family photographer, you can make the most out of any setting and end up with some holiday-card-worthyphotosthatwillmakeyousmileforyearstocome.“Justrelaxandhavefunduring your photo session,” says Storch. “Connection over perfection!” Learn more at susannahphoto.com.

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Thanks to all the meticulous planning, Bowl-4-Brains appears to have the trappings of a fun and memorable day. The event takes place Sept. 14 at Centennial Lanes in Longmont.

Marketing Director Adam Santistevan, with AltaVita Residences, expressed enthusiasm about reinstating the event after a two-year hiatus “We started planning the 2020 event and then COVID happened and we had to abandon ship. So we’re very excited. It’s a very important event for us.” The community response to the fundraiser has been over whelmingly supportive, he added. A Bowl-for-Brains participant holds her artistic bowling pin. (Courtesy Bowl-for-Brains)

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All fundraisers have a few things in common—a mile long to-do list and a short timeline. That’s why staff at AltaVita Senior Residences in Longmont are logging extra hours to prepare for the 7th Annual Bowl-4-Brains Fundraiser

Community support pours in As the event draws closer, San tistevan and his team are putting the finishing touch on all those last minute details Tasks run the gamut from finalizing giveaways for the silent auction to collecting donations and art-inspired bowling pins—a one-of-a-kind prize offering and piece of art. Longmont businesses, restaurants and healthcare agencies strongly support the event, he said. And with the impressive stash of donations and prizes piling up, including Bronco’s autographed memorabilia—to overnight stays at hot spots like Triple Crown Casino, Monarch Casino Resort Spa and Wildwood

And if you’re up for bowling alley eats and drinks—he said refreshments are available for purchase at Centennial Lanes concessions Why Support the Event

Casino—there’s no shortage of generosity from Colorado businesses –including the tourism and hospitality sector “The Post Chicken and Beer, in Longmont is donating some of the catering, Crystal Joys donated $100 gift card for the silent auction, Longs Peak Pub and Brewery and Bootstrap Brewery both donated gift cards, and Lowe’s donated a grill,” Santistevan said.

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To see the stunning prize haul, visit the AltaVita Facebook page. Bowling teams are composed of four people per team. Bowling teams are nearly sold out, but public participa tion at the free event is widely en couraged with additional activities

The purpose of the Bowl-4-Brains fundraiser is to support Alzheimer’s Association Colorado chapter The fundraiser also ties in with upcoming Boulder County Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Santistevan said. The walk event takes place October 1 on the University of Colorado Boulder Whcampusenasked how Bowl-4-Brains specifically supports the local community, Lindsay Scott, marketing director with AltaVita Residences said it helps support research and early detection. She would like to see it also translate into “more program ming for memory care.” AltaVita provides memory care programs for residents with brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Keep in mind, Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases with memory issues can affect people in their mid60s, Scott added. Today it is estimated that 6.5 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. And approximately 5 percent of people with Alzheimer’s develop early onset Bowl-for-Brains sees its much anticipated return. (Courtesy Bowl-for-Brains)

Try your luck at the raffles, silent auction and special events lane. “Anyone is more than welcome to show up and purchase enter to win tickets for prize drawings, participate in our special events [bowling] lane to enter to win one of the grand prizes, or to bid on any of the silent auction bowling pins or items,” Santistevan said.

SPECIAL EVENTS LANE Head over to the “special events lane” and purchase a $10 ticket on the day of the event. Each player gets two chances to get a strike. Lucky strikes earn more tickets to enter the grand prize drawing. All participants are automatically entered into the grand prize drawing. Bowl-4-Brains 2022 Date: Fri., September 16 Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Centennial Lanes BowlingAddress: 110 East 9th Ave, Longmont

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Alzheimer’s—meaning it happens before age 65, according to Mayo Clinic. Proceeds from the fundraiser also help the Alzheimer’s Association provide ongoing support groups, family support services and telephone hotlines for the community, Santistevan said. “We rely on Alzheimer’s Association to help us do what we do They are a community partner to us and other assisted living providers,” he added. Unless you have a loved one with the disease, it may not be overly obvious how much the Alzheimer’s Association helps families in need of resources Especially at a time when researchers and neurologists have only scratched the surface on brain complexity—and brain disease Not to mention treatments “Alzheimer’s Association provides education about this disease and helps families find placement and support. They give educational talks and it’s all open to the public,” Scott said.

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Longmont is home to some truly amazing citizens doing outstanding things to contribute to the community. From teachers to volunteers, we want to acknowledge and congratulate them on being an inspiration to everyone.

INFLUENCERS

By Linda Thorsen Bond

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Every sixth grader at Westview takes his class. Of the seventh and eighth graders, over 50 per cent of the students sign up for his classes as electives. He explained: “My goal is that I want to push them. I want them to walk in knowing they’re going to run into problems, that they will fail, that they’ll make mistakes, and it’s okay. They’ll learn from their mistakes and failures They’ll know when they’re here and working on projects that there is more than one way to do it. It’s not traditional like a math class that says here are the problems and the answers are either right or wrong.” The specialized competitive robotics team works all year then competes in tournaments “The students are learning pretty much every life skill necessary to work in an industry using 21st century skills,” he said. “We play and have fun, and students learn as much as they can. Parents ask what students need for the classes. I tell them 1.) is your student willing to work with other people? 2.) Is your student willing to work hard? Through this we learn we are going to be frustrated, we are going to be stressed, and how do we cope with that? In any robotics day we will have adversity, difficulty, and we’ll learn life skills that help us overcome chal lenges, and that is our end goal.”

Danny Hernandez!

Meet Danny Hernandez: St. Vrain Teacher of the Year. Danny Hernandez, who works in STEM, technology and electives at Westview Middle School, is the St. Vrain School District Teacher of the year There are 60 schools in the District and the Teacher of the Year was winnowed down from two teachers in each school Pre-K through12th grade to one district wide Dannhonoreeyisoriginally from Farmer’s Branch, Texas and got his degree at Baylor University, He’s been at St Vrain since the fall of 2004, teach ing computer science and robotics. He tailors his class instruction to his students’ needs. “I like to operate on a need-to-know basis,”

Danny doesn’t take being named Teacher of the Year lightly: “We have fantastic support from the administration. I just enjoy coming to work and getting to play,” he said.

Danny said. “That grabs the students’ atten tion. When they get stuck, now they need to learn something or they can’t move on. It’s very differ ent from regular classroom instruc Intion.”one of his classes the students design carnival games for the elemen tary school. “We started from the ground up, with the students looking online to see what’s out there, doing research, looking at ideas, drawing ideas, discussing ideas,” Danny said. “Then the students built their games out of cardboard and play and test their games. They learn how to record research using spread sheets, then they create graphs, then they see if their games work or not. So we might go to an elementary school to collect differ ent data The students go through that process before they make their games out of lumber and wood.” There are lots of skill sets involved in the process. He said, “They learn to work in groups, to collaborate, to communicate, to work through ‘I think my way is better.’ They learn the difference between what they think and what is fact, and why something works and something else doesn’t.”

By Darren Thornberry Meet Carol

Carol and her husband, Harvey, own Meadow Green Farm, on which a luxury housing development now sits with pristine views of Mount Meeker and Longs Peak. “When I moved here in 1967, Longmont’s population was 17,000 people and now it’s nearly 100,000,” Carol muses. “I have seen it grow a lot, and while I can’t say everything that I’ve seen is good, it’s a very nice place to live without a lot of problems. Most people here are kind, good citizens.”

Yoakum’s volunteering spirit was already flourishing in high school back in North Dakota. In those days, she would spend hours at nursing homes reading and playing games with residents. When she married and moved to Colorado, she began a 20-year career in thoroughbred breeding and racing and became the award-winning president of the Colorado Thoroughbred Breeders

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Yoakum: Volunteer and Community Advocate

all She has served on the Board of A Woman’s Work—a nonprofit organization that is a unique funding source for women in the St. Vrain Valley who need financial support for immediate needs that cannot be met by other sources. When women are helped, they are asked only to pay it forward.

Carol Yoakum!

Carol Yoakum came to Longmont from Littleton two years after the catastrophic flood of the South Platte River in 1965. Her family’s home was right where the Chatfield Dam spillway is located today She is 89 years young and still very active in the community as a steadfast volunteer and champion of Longmont. Carol has been a passionate advocate for the Longmont United Hospital since she began volunteering there in 1969. She later became president of the volunteer organization and served on the hospital’s Board of Directors. She was an original signer of the Longmont United Hospital Foundation in 1981 and has been a trustee on the foundation’s Board of Directors for more than three decades, now serving as its Trustee Emeritus Longmont United is one of few hospitals with a Planetree certification for its outstanding patient support. “It’s a great hospital with a wonderful reputation and dedicated people,” Yoakum says. “The hospital has been a terrific asset for Longmont and the neighboring communities.”

Carol and Harvey have six kids between them and that family has grown to include six grandkids and six great grandkids. Never a dull moment for a lady who has given so much to this community over the past 55 years. Here’s to many more!

By Linda Thorsen-Bond Meet Meghan Altland and Charles Mascarenas:

Meghan Altland & Charles Mascarenas!

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Most clients struggle to prepare a meal for themselves, whether they can’t stand long enough to cook, can’t leave the house regularly or find the diet their doctor placed them on to be confusing. Meals on Wheels helps older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes for as long as possible They prepare and deliver 425 meals a day for Longmont and Niwot homebound clients Because of the service, three-quarters of their clients are eating more fruits and vegetable since beginning their services. More than nine in ten cli ents say that Meals on Wheels helps them continue to live independently More than eight in ten clients have seen improvements in their daily Longmlivingont Magazine is honored to shout out BRAVO to the Meals on Wheels champions, Meghan Alt land and Charles Mascarenas

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Sometimes a meal is more than a meal. A hot, healthy meal delivered to the door shows that someone cares, that loneliness can be put on hold, that there is a person who wants to be sure everything is all right. When Meals on Wheels comes knocking, people receive a meal that delivers a healthy dose of kindness and caring. Project manager Meghan Altland and Kitchen Manager Charles Mas carenas have been chosen for Long mont Magazine’s Citizen Bravo for the work they do Monday through Friday for older adults and people with disabilities in Longmont and AccoNiwot.rding to Kathryn Wiser, Meghan manages the office and office staff, and schedules all volunteers. She ensures that clients are receiving the meals they need when they need them. She also makes sure that wellness checks remain as important as food delivery. Charles manages the kitchen, directing kitchen staff and volunteers, mak ing meals according to a menu plan published monthly for both delivery and in-person dining at the Long mont Senior Center. Kathryn said, “They make it ALL happen. They manage the dayto-day operations of Longmont Meals on Wheels, through a pan demic, through supply chain issues, through volunteer shortages and through tight budgets, and they’ve done it from home while in COVID quarantine In addition to manag ing the day-to-day, they are the ones who interrupt their important regular tasks to handle emergencies. If a client has fallen and isn’t com ing to the door, Meghan is the first to get out to the client’s home. If food came in wilted and can’t be used, Charles is the one who rear make those last-minute changes work I normally work from home, but I of ten substitute in the office to help with days off. My brain comes home tired and amazed at what they do daily, how they manage the constant interrupts of urgent matters in the middle of preparing for the next day and also keep it all fun and caring-centered.”

By Darren Thornberry Meet Catherine McHale: Entrepreneur and Business Leader Catherine McHale, originally from the northeast of England, owns Power & Purpose Marketing, leads the Niwot Business Association, and is a Longmont Chamber Ambassa dor and still finds time to dance the Cuban salsa and knit a cozy shawl! McHale joined the Longmont Chamber in 2019 and was warmly welcomed by some greatest con tacts In no time, she was getting involved in activities and committees, attending events and volunteering, and being part of the Ambassador program. “I was part of their Leadership Longmont program,’ she explains, “which really gave me a breadth of knowledge about the way Longmont works I believe strongly in the impact of local Chambers of Commerce so I am happy to represent them and encourage greater cooperation between local businesses for the good of the community as a whoIe, as well as having fun volunteering at a whole range of events that they Cathericreate.”ne was “surprised and de lighted” to be named Ambassador of the Year in 2021 and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Ambassadors Committee. A Niwot resident, she also began working with the Niwot Business Association a few years ago in a contract role for Economic Development and Marketing “Niwot is a small town but with a great community that has a thriving business district and people who really like to get involved in all the events that happen there.” she says “I am on the Executive Committee and there are always great things to get involved with. I love sharing my passion for this quaint and thriving

Catheritown.”ne, an avid salsa dancer, organizes and hosts Dancing Under the Stars. People come all the way from Fort Collins and Denver to dance on Friday nights There is al ways a free dance class (salsa, swing, or occasionally other dance styles) and then free social dancing with a DJ on a special linoleum dance floor in Cottonwood Square. “You can get a drink or something to eat at the local stores and restaurants and everyone is welcome,” she says “No partner needed, any age and ability It’s a really wonderful summer event on Friday nights from July until late CaSeptember.”therinespent many years in cor porate technology marketing. Now, she loves the way her own marketing business, Power & Purpose Mar keting, has become so tied to the community “There is nothing like brainstorming with a local client and bringing the ideas and know-how that can really make the difference to an independent business, which can then in turn provide employment, take part in community events and support local initiatives.” If all that isn’t enough, McHale created the Small Town Big Heart campaign for Niwot and also runs workshops for small businesses through the Small Business Development Council (SBDC). Follow her adventures on social media @ powerpurposemarketing and find her online at powerpurposemarketing.com.

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By Darren Thornberry Meet Michelle Deines: Mrs. Longmont 2023 Michelle Deines was selected to represent her community as Mrs. Longmont in the 2023 Mrs. Colorado Pageant, to be held next April in Denver. Her platform is Serve and Be Served. Michelle is no stranger to the pageant. Her mother also participated 20 years ago What has she learned about herself in this role? A lot! “I have re-learned how much I love to serve my community. I have been struggling with many health issues that have prohibited me from doing much more than surviving and being a housewife and mom I am learning that more people support my desire to serve than I ever could have thought. Also, that ‘I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.’” (Philippians 4:13).

On August 29, from 5 8 p.m., Michelle and Deines Motorsports (come see the Pro Truck!) are holding a fundraising event for Children With Hair Loss at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

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“Being a Mrs. titleholder is important because it helps give normal, everyday wives, mothers, and women a chance to challenge themselves and make a difference in their community. I want to bring glory to God and shine a light on serving in Longmont.”

Michelle is involved with her faith community at Grace Church Longmont. She makes memory bears out of loved ones ’ clothing for grief ministry. All while she heals from numerous serious health conditions “by the grace of God and a carnivore/ animal-based way of eating and lifestyle.”

Michelle has been donating hair for seven years in loving memory of the many women in her family who have passed due to cancers Come have a good meal, meet some locals, get autographed cards and take some pictures while supporting a great cause!

Michelle Deines!

Michelle has been surprised by the loving support of people around her and also at how negatively some people respond to the news. “This is not something I would normally do. I homeschool my two kiddos, I work part time at Freddy’s, and I am a ‘happy camper’—fishing, hunting, outdoors girl. I am shy, introverted and want to wear my pjs all day.

Why is Mrs. Longmont important to Michelle?

Michelle plans to do more charity events and is eager to connect with potential sponsors. Keep up with her Mrs. Longmont journey at linktr.ee/mrslongmont2023.

To be able to step way out of my comfort zone and challenge myself in this way is a surprise.”

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34 LONGMONT MAGAZINE LongmontMagazine.com September / October 2022 BY BRITTANY ANAS for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Plan a Perfect Fall Weekend ENTERTAINMENT

Longmont is an ideal launching pad for colorful fall drives But if you only do one leaf-peeping excursion this season, make it the Peak to Peak

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Go Leaf Peeping

Longmont and its environs are year-round destinations for fun, but the area especially excels in fall when the leaves crisp up, making for scenic drives and hikes; the apples become ripe for picking and bugling elk and ghost stories enhance day trips to Estes Park Add some autumn beers from local breweries and plucking pumpkins from the vines at nearby farms, and you’ve got plenty of seasonal fun to fill up your weekends for the next couple of months. Ahead, a half dozen fun fall activities that are close to home and will make you feel like a tourist in your own town.

Scenic and Historic Byway. Established in 1918, Colorado’s oldest scenic byway skirts the lower ridges of the Front Range, proving why our state is known as “Colorful Colorado.” The 55-mile drive begins as state highway 7 in Estes Park passes Lily Mountain and Twin Sisters, turns south just past Allenspark on Highway 72, and then tra verses into Nederland where it continues south on state Highway 119 through Blackhawk, into Clear Creek Canyon and then ends at Interstate 70. You’ll want to set aside at least a few hours for this drive, but it could be turned into a day trip if you want to try your luck at the casinos in Black Apples are ripe and ready for picking at Ya Ya Farm & Orchard. (Courtesy Ya Ya Ya Farm & Orchard)

A trip to Ya-Ya Farm and Orchard will check off lots of items on your fall fun Bingo sheet, from picking your own apples to mingling with mini donkeys who live on the farm and bringing home seasonal sweets like apple cider donuts and apple pies. Ya-Ya Farm and Or chard has more than 1,000 fruit trees, primarily heirloom apples, but also cherries, plums and pears Reservations are required to come pick fruit on the farm (note: they sell out quick!). Apples are ripe from late July through mid-October and it’s showtime for pears in September and October. The farm also has a full calendar of events in the fall from festivals to gourd painting More information: yayafarmandor chard.com

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Hawk and Central City, take a slight detour on Country Road 1-S to sleuth out what’s left of Nevadaville ghost town, hike on one of the trails that braids Golden Gate Canyon State Park or enjoy a turn on the re stored 1910 Carousel of Happiness in Nederland. More peak-to-coloradinformation:o.com/byways/peak Pick Apples at Ya-Ya Farm and Orchard

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Find a Favorite Local Haunt Is Longmont haunted? It’s up to you to decide. Sponsored by Kindred Spirits of the Rockies Inc., residents are invited to tour Longmont’s Haunting History. Learn about local legends from both east and west sides of Longmont. Start with the Haunting History Tour and stay on for the Back Alley Ghost Tour.

Seasonal Beers

Jefes Tacos & Tequila is one of nine stops on the Taco Trail. (Courtesy Jefes Tacos & Tequila)

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Move over fruited sours and crushable pilsners; it’s time for the pumpkin-spiced beers, maple brews and Oktoberfest pints that are synonymous with fall. The region’s brewers are getting creative, and have started showcasing their sea sonal beers. Lefthand Brewing has rolled out a Pumpkin Spice Latte Nitro, which, golden orange in color, is a pumpkin spice ale with added coffee that’s golden orange in color At 300 Suns Brewing, find a Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout with a peppery finish and a Salted Toffee Imperial Brown Ale that feel just right for cooler weather And, at Outworld Brewing the Green Ring Nebula is made with Pueblo’s roasted green chiles, making it a quintessential Colorado fall beer. To take a tour of some of Longmont’s best brews—hop the BrewHop. The Longmont Loop aboard BrewHop Trolley transports riders between 12 different beer, cider and spirit serving venues Longmont Loop runs from 12 to 8 p.m. every Saturday and riders can make reservations at brewhoptrolley.com/ shop/tickets/. Taco Sunday? Who says tacos are strictly for Tuesdays? If you find yourself feeling a bit peckish after a day’s adventure, try out Downtown Longmont’s Taco Trail and experience the best tacos in Longmont. Visit downtownlongmont.com/ visit/eat-and-drink/taco-trail to get a mobile passport on your device and when you visit a participating taco stop, make sure your location services are turned on and press the “check-in” button! Once you’ve hit every location you’ll win a Downtown Longmont Taco Trail Prize Pack and a spot on the coveted Wall of Fame on the Downtown Longmont website Day Trip to Estes Park Spooky season is superior in Estes Park. Take a tour of The Stanley, which is known as “Disneyland for Ghosts.” (The Colonial Revival-style hotel where horror author Stephen King awoke from a nightmare that became his muse for “The Shining.”) But upping the chill factor is the fact that Estes Park sits on a quartz and limestone mineral belt, which paranormal investigators will tell you is conducive for ghostly activities because it retains residual energy Aside from the haunts, Estes Park makes the per fect fall day trip thanks to striking fall foliage, bugling elks twho make cameos throughout the mountain town, hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, and sweet shops where you can find caramel apples and saltwater taffy More information: visitestespark.com

Schedule: East side Second Fridays now through November Haunting History Tour 7 p.m. Back Alley Ghost Tour 8:30 p.m. West side Second Saturdays now through November Haunting History Tour 7 p.m. Back Alley Ghost Tour 8:30 p.m. Make your reservations : 720-4534733 or stepintimetours@gmail.com

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Celebrate at Quilt-a-Fair This September

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COLORADO QUILTING COUNCIL—Over four decades ago a group of six friends gathered at a church to cultivate a way to share their mu tual love of quilting with people across the state of Colorado. Their vision included a desire for quilters to come together and share ideas, build friendships, learn about all aspects of quilting, and preserve the heritage of quilting so it would remain a viable art form. That was the beginning of the Colorado Quilting Council (CQC). Not long after its inception, CQC created “Quilt-a-Fair”, a multi-day event where quilters could gather in a great hall and view a quilt show, sponsor auctions of quilt-related items, and shop vendors from across the state and country Quilts on display were made by CQC members, and the vendors included quilt shops and quilt-related businesses. What better way to revel in quilting and inspire future quilters than to be surrounded by colorful displays of quilts made by creative minds and hands and provide the opportunity to shop for supplies to make more quilts! Fast forward to 2022… now in its 41st year, Quilt-a-Fair is happening in a big way again this September 22, 23 and 24 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. This year’s show theme is Celebrate Quilting, with a special emphasis on KIDS celebrating quilting! Over 60 CQC member-made quilts will be displayed above the show floor, creating the visual effect of floating artwork above the 60 booths of vendors! Attendees can vote for their favorite displayed quilt, which will be awarded a “Viewer’s Choice” ribbon at the conclusion of the show. The market includes vendors from Colorado and beyond stocked up with fabrics (cottons and wools), sewing/longarm machines, notions and buttons, antique quilts, kits, and quilt-related treasures like hand-made cotton purses and bags, quilt racks, and sterling silver thimbles. With a desire to carry on the vision of CQC’s founders to expand the experience of quilt making into many generations, this year’s Quilt-a-Fair will feature several “kidfocused” displays and activities CQC has partnered with the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) to showcase quilts made by quilters aged 18 years and younger who attended RMQM’s “Kids Kamp”. Each summer, RMQM hosts these day camps where kids spend a week learning to design and stitch their very own quilt and complete several other hand-made items as well to take home with them, including a pin cushion, pillowcase, miniature quilt, and an embellished reading pillow. These brightly colored and unique kid-made quilts will be featured in a special show-floor exhibit, along with CQC-members’ kid-made quilts And suspended above this special quilt display will be a sampling of kid-made quilts from the collection of Kathy Emmel, CQC member and retired schoolteacher Over her 27-year career, Kathy shared her love of fabric, color, and design with her students, teaching them to make quilts. Kathy’s published

Celebrate KIDS Quilting Project Schedule THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9 11:30 a.m. Open Crafts 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tic Tac Toe Game 12:30 1:30 p.m. Open Crafts 1:30 2:30 p.m. Needle Book 2:30 4 p.m. Open Crafts FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 9 11:30 a.m. Open Crafts 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Needle Book 12:30 1:30 p.m. Open Crafts 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Pumpkin Zipper Pouch 2:30 4 p.m. Open Crafts SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9:30 10:15 a.m. Tic Tac Toe Game 10:30 11:20 a.m. Needle Book 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pumpkin Zipper Pouch 12:30 1:45 p.m. Open Crafts 1:45 2:30 p.m. Critter Zipper Pouch

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book, “Kids Quilt Together: The ABC’s of Group Quilts” (C&T Publishing, 2005) features some of the quilts made by the more than 1,000 students she taught over the years. The Quilt-a-Fair com mittee is especially excited to showcase the handiwork of young quilt-makers of Colo rado, and to encourage future ones as well! There will be a schedule of “open crafting times” for kids of all ages to participate in hands-on quilt activities, including quilt coloring pages, a large embroidery frame with yarn and blunt-ended needles to learn stitches, wooden quilt pattern puzzles, and a mug cozy to decorate Special adult-led, age-appropriate craft projects are also inter spersed within the schedule so kids can choose to make a pumpkin zipper pouch, needle book, tic tac toe game or a critter zipper pouch onsite at the show. The foun dational mission continues with inspiring creativity and self-expression through the art and craft of quilt making! A Silent Auction of vendor donated items will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thurs day and Friday, and then at 1 p.m. on Saturday The Silent Auction is always a great opportunity to bid on high quality quilting items and help support the continued efforts of CQC to promote quilting and related textile arts. At the CQC Booth purchase a raffle ticket for “Circular Fascination”, CQC’s raffle quilt for 2022 The raffle quilt was made by volunteers Glenda Brown and quilted by Cyndi McChesney, and is a stunning piece of art! CQC’s very own Glenda Brown One lucky person will win this quilt on December 3 at 12 noon. All proceeds from ticket sales help fund the enriching speakers and teach ers CQC hosts at its monthly meetings. Also, at the CQC Booth is the CQC Library Book Sale, a great opportu nity to purchase “gently used” quilting related books in a vast array of titles! Prices are extremely reasonable, and this sale makes it easy to add to your own quilt library Quilt-a-Fair invites everyone to spend a day or more at our annual event! Longmont’s own Georgia Boys restaurant will be the featured food con cession, selling delicious BBQ items New this year, ShortD’s will be there with their beverage cart, pouring hot, cold and even frozen flavorful drinks! Fuel up on great food and beverages, and sit a spell in our Hospitality Area, then hit the show floor for great shopping and quilt viewing. Learn more about the Colo rado Quilting Council and the great benefits of membership to this 40+ year old organi zation at: coloradoquiltingcouncil.com. Quilt-a-Fair admission tickets are just $10 ($8 on Saturday) and children under 10 get in for free! More show information, as well as advance ticket purchasing, is available at: coloradoquilting council.com/quilt-a-fair

School’s back in session, and fall is in the air Or is it? If you’re find ing it a little tough to let summer slide, you needn’t go far for a shift in mindset. Just a glimpse of the iconic, giant pumpkin grinning in invitation to the north Longmont’s Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch is all you need for all the fall feels As of this year, family-owned and operated seasonal farm stand and joyful fall festival Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch has been serving, nourishing, and delighting community for thirty years Throughout those three decades, it has been the apples to the crisp, the pumpkin to the nitiingsurmontstaploandbread,abig,yalleattheHal-loweenheartbeatofLongandround-commu-esTra-ditionally,thisPearlAnniversaryissymbolizedbyagiftof,notapearl,butadiamond.And while tradition is honored—and many a tradition is lovingly made—at the 2,000 acres, year-round production farm, pumpkins are really more its style

PIONEERS IN PUMPKIN FUN David and Sally Asbury pur chased the property at 9059 Ute Highway in 1990, when they first set up a fruit stand, a barnshed hybrid selling apples and other Colorado-grown produce. While visiting Sally’s family in Chicago, a chance meeting with a family friend and retiring pumpkin farmer looking to pass along his legacy planted a seed that would be quick to flourish. “The thought was, we have enough space, let’s buy eralFreverythinganddoitatourplace,”saysLaureneas,Gen-Manager at Rocky busineherthrewhoPumpkinMountainRanch,wasabouteyearsoldwhenfamilystartedthess BY WENDY MCMILLAN for LONGMONT

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involved in all aspects of thebusiness,taking shifts throughout highschooland college, and later applying her hardearned business degree from the University of NorthernColorado to keeping it thegem it is,and more “This is aplace where people can come for family-friendly fun that is authenticand affordable,”says Freas.“We don’t chargefor parking, and we don’t chargeadmission. It’s not easytooperate likethis,but we hope to continue to be able to do so in the yearstocome.”

Youknowhow it is with pumpkins--they roll.It wasn’t long before the family wasona roll with the pumpkin patch, vebecaOncekinMountainbecawhichofficiallymetheRockyPump-Ranchin1992.established,itmeoneoftheryfirstagri-entertainmentpatchesinColorado.Fromthestart,thefamilypro-videdtopqualityforthegreatestvalueFreaswasalwaysgreatly

Eachautumn,Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranchshines likeabeacon repletewithbrightorangehues, inviting alltothe annual October Pumpkin Carnival, held Saturdays andSundays from 9a.m. to 6pm, andbrimming with signature fall fun. Pony rides, pumpkin picking andpainting, apetting zoo,corn and haymazes, games,carnivalstyle rides for young children, food stands and more welcome guests to comeexplore the grounds and enjoythe festivities,paying only for the activitiesthey choose.Partici-

pating vendors are areflection of the strength of the relationships the farm has forgedoverthe years,loyally delivering quality year after year. “Wefeel very lucky to have such

Asmaller,quieter, butjustas warmly memorable selection of activities is similarly available weekdays all month long.“Our family really looksforward tovisiting RockyMountain Pumpkin Ranch eachfall.With its hugeselection of pumpkins and gourds in all sizes and colors,wealwaysfind just what we need for decorating and carving,”saysHannah McCullar,whose daughters,ages9and 6, eagerlylook forward to everychangetoexplore “Wenever leavewithout buying a asliceofdelicious pumpkin bread from the farmstand, and are so very grateful to have it just around the corner.”

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Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch brings Longmont pumpkins and morefor the fall season.(Courtesy Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch)

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1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed and diced

For more information, including fall hours and carnival details, visit rockymtnpumpkinranch.com

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“This is a fun place to explore. We’re not a big corporation. This business supports many others, from seasonal employees to partnering businesses and the whole community There’s a lot of heart here. There’s so much to be proud of.”

Put oil, lemon pepper, rosemary (Crush first) and potatoes into plastic bag. Shake well. Add squash to bag; shake again to coat. Spread vegetables on shallow baking pan. Roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees, stir vegetables, and continue roasting until brown, about 20 minutes. These treats can be frozen, or stored in the refrigerator for up to four days, in an airtight container.

1 1/4 squash (zucchini, small pattypan, summer and/or crookneck—use a combination if possible), in 1 inch cubes.

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

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While the convenience of expanded shopping options is well worth celebrating, make the most of autumn opportunity to visit the Rocky Moun tain Pumpkin Ranch seasonal farm stand while you can Here, picking produce goes well beyond groceries into a soul-soothing experience The sheer range of colors, shapes and textures of squash alone will dazzle you. The rustic, welcoming shop does its best to support other local, small businesses, too, featuring bread, honey, jams, jellies, and more, all made locally. Having grown up on the farm, Freas always knew it was special. Now, as a mother of two young children, her appreciation has ballooned. “I get it so much more now,” she says.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

—Courtesy Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch

Oven-Roasted Squash

1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

Preheat oven to 400°

2 teaspoons Olive Oil 2-3 tablespoons lemon pepper

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Oktoberfest festivities abound at Left Hand Brewing Company (Courtesy Left Hand Brewing Company)

The autumn months are a perfect time to get out and enjoy all that northern Colorado has to offer. In between the oppressive, 100-plusdegree days of the summer, and the unpredictable, potentially snowbound months of the winter, the fall season offers the perfect middle ground for anyone looking to escape the house and find a bit of culture. As football kicks off, and as the preparation for Halloween and leaf peeping begins, there are also a wealth of ways to get out into the community and find some top-notch seasonal entertainment. From Oktoberfest parties to thought-provoking museum installations, Boulder County has plenty of options in terms of entertainment, public events and artistic showcases to help locals fully enjoy the autumn. Oktoberfest may have its roots in 19th-century Bavarian culture, but it’s come to represent a globallyBY ADAM GOLDSTEIN for

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Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, falls on Nov. 2 every year, and the Firehouse Art Center is presenting a unique celebration of the Mexican and Guatamalan celebration of ancestors, family and tradition. In addition to its month long exhibition “Lazarus,” which centers on La Catrina, the skeleton icon that is one of the most recognizable pieces of imagery of the holiday, Firehouse will also host its own “Catrina Ball” at the center located at 667 4th Ave. throughout the day on Oct. 9. The daylong celebration at the art center will be

Antique enthusiasts and pumpkin pie connoisseurs gather at the Annual Pumpkin Pie Days. (Courtesy St. Vrain Historical Society)

September / October 2022 LongmontMagazine.com LONGMONT MAGAZINE 45 accepted celebration of fall. King Ludwig started the annual party in 1810 as a way for the population of Munich to celebrate a royal wedding, and in the 212 years since, Coloradoans have joined the rest of the world in drawing on the annual celebration of beer, brauts and all things German as a way to revel in the autumn months. Left Hand Brewing Company, one of Longmont’s most celebrated and best-reviewed brew eries, is one of several local organizations to put its own spin on the Bavarian tradition. The Left Hand Oktoberfest (lefthandbrewing.com/ event/left-hand-oktoberfest-2022) will run at The Garden at Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont on Sept. and 24, with admission ranging from $5 to $20 for general admission for a single day, to $200 for a “private snug.” Dual day combos are also available for an event that promises “ceremonial firkin tapping, live music, stein holding, costumes and polka.” Indeed, organizers promise an event that fuses traditional Bavarian cul tural elements with Centennial State abandon. The two-day event will feature Left Hand original brews, including their own Oktoberfest brew and, since it’s fall, their Pumpkin Spice blend. “This year’s event will feature our Oktoberfest Märzen Lager, live music, commemorative steins, the annual brat eating, stein holding and costume contests, food trucks and more,” organizers said, adding that all proceeds will benefit Longmont nonprofits. Those looking to celebrate a dif ferent culture through a distinctly culinary lens will have the chance to sample some of the best Latino cuisine that Boulder County has to offer during the Food Truck Fiesta (events.bizwest.com/event/foodtruck-fiesta), part of the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County’s Latino Business Week. The gathering of a diverse array of food trucks from across the county will take place from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Roosevelt Park in Longmont. Delicious food won’t be the only attraction of the event, according to the Chamber. “The Latino Cham ber of Commerce (will) celebrate Latino businesses in its biggest event of the year,” officials said, “We will have food, music, enter tainment contests, product offerings and services from Latino businesses and a resource fair for businesses and the Latino community in general.” For history buffs and craft lovers looking to celebrate the autumn with less digestibles and more collectibles, the St. Vrain Historical Society’s an nual “Pumpkin Pie Days” (stvrainhistoricalsociety com/vintage-antique-mar kets) offers a seasonal tradition rooted in bargains, artwork and curios The event is an annual fundraiser for the Longmont-based nonprofit dedi cated to historic preservation and education, and it features a wealth of options for shoppers on the hunt for unusual items. The 52nd annual swap will take place on Oct. 8 and 9 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds; general admission is $10. According to organizers, the showcase will feature “dealers in fine jewelry and costume jewelry, furniture, Southwest decor, home decor, toys, glass, collectibles, rustic, shabby chic, art, vintage items, clothing and more.”

The Gigantes Procession (left) leads revelers to the Catrina Ball (right) on Dia de los Muertos in Longmont. (Courtesy Firehouse Art Center) part of a broader Day of the Dead festival that will take place across Longmont’s downtown area. The exhibitions at Firehouse and at the Longmont museum will be free throughout the day. “This year, the Día de los Muertos Family Celebration will open the season in downtown Longmont,” mu seum officials said. “We are bringing back the street festival, including music and dance performances, arts and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, the Gigantes Proces sion and the Firehouse Art Center’s Catrina Ball.”

The more temperate autumn months also offer Colorado music lovers the perfect chance to catch live music, without having to brave the high temperatures of summer The Hover Senior Living Community will present an outdoor performance by the acapella ensemble FACE Vocal Band at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 at their facility at 1401 Elmhurst Drive in Longmont (visitlongmont.org/ ensemevent/concert-at-hover/24343).TheFACEVocalBand,aColoradoblerenownedforitscomplex,

enthusiastic and harmonized takes on pop tunes, will visit the Hover center for a signature fall musical event, one that promises to benefit the mission and the residents of Hover. Food is included in the price of admission, so the tunes will find a complement in an enjoyable meal in a picturesque setting, one that won’t be spoiled by Saharan heat. Whether its beer, crafts, culture or live music, all of these events provide the perfect options to ring in the fall with local entertainment. Main St. Longmont, CO • (303) 485-6681

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Berthoud Oktoberfest

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Outworld Brewing, 1725 Vista View Dr., Longmont Show off your knowledge at Outworld’s American Pub Quiz night every Wednesday. (outworldbrewing.com/)

Want to know where to go and what to see in Longmont? Look no further! We’ve gathered events of all varieties in one place, just for you.

Queer & Nerdy Game Nights

Dickens Horror Film Festival October 8,11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St, Longmont Creepy, spine-tingling and horror films take over the Dickens Opera House just in time for Halloween. (coloradofests. com/festivals/dickens-horror-film-festival/

EBCA Fall Studio Tour & Sale

Support Longmont Friends of Feral and Abandoned Cats at the Purrs & Paws Gala. Bid in a silent auction while enjoying food, drink and entertainment. (longmontfriendsofcats.org/gala.html)

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Wednesdays, every 2 weeks; Summit Tacos, 237 Collyer St., Longmont Hosted by Prideful Wellness Self Care Center, Queer & Nerdy Game Night is a fun way for Longmont and BoCo LGBTQQA+ adults to make new friends and connect within the community. Board games, cards, dice...they play them all. (pridefulwellness.com/events)

America’s Pub Quiz Trivia

Purrs & Paws Gala

October 1, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Fickel Park, 620 Mountain Ave., Berthoud Come let your inner-German show! Enjoy live German music, beer, delicious German food, and MORE! (berthoudoktoberfest.com/)

September 17, 2 - 5 p.m.; D-Barn, 136 S. Main St., Longmont

September 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Longmont Join East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) for their Fall Studio Tour This free, self-guided tour connects the community with local artists in a personal way by allowing an inside look at where and how they work. The tour is open to the public and a list of artists and studio locations can be found on the EBCA website. (ebcacolorado.org/)

The Día de los Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s Swan Atrium this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of local artists .

Halloween Parade October 29, 10 a.m.; Longmont Kids of all ages— show off your costume and march in the Halloween Parade. Line up begins at 9:45 a.m. at Roosevelt Park; parade begins at 10 a.m. No pre-registration is necessary. Trick or Treat at participating businesses on Main Street after the parade Visit longmontcolorado gov/departments/departments-n-z/ recreation-services/community events/halloween-parade for more details and a parade viewing map.

Saturday, October 29, 7 p.m.; Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont

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Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead

Exhibition October 8–November 6; Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont

Family Celebration Saturday, October 8, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue and Main Street

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2000, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and at tracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.

A Multigenerational Evening of Music and Dance—The Museum’s Stewart Auditorium comes alive with musicians, singers, and dancers of all ages for an evening in celebration of Día de los Muertos Mariachi groups and other performers from local schools join up with seasoned professionals to sing and dance to traditional Mexican song. Buy tickets online $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors, $5 members (longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum/education/day-of-thedead) On the Web

Our authentic and thoughtful web content is prepared families to create their own Día de los Muertos celebration at home Visit longmontdayofthedead.com (English) or longmontdiadelosmuertos.com (Spanish) for information about all things Día de Muertos in Longmont and thematic content highlighting the origins and traditions that make Day of the Dead a meaningful and heartwarming holiday. Follow along to cook with family, create traditional crafts, build your own altar, and more Tiny Terror Town October 22, 4-8 p.m., Crist Park, 105 Fifth St., Frederick Come in costume for a safe and not-so-scary Halloween in Frederick. This family-friendly event features the world’s tiniest haunted house, a new farmers market and other activities for the littles, as well trick-or-treating in Crist Park. (frederickco.gov/767/Tiny-Terror-Town)

Like last year, the Día de los Muertos Family Celebration will open the season in downtown Longmont. This street festival will include mu sic and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Firehouse Art Center Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the activities of the day.

Turkey Trot November 12; Altona Middle School, 4600 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont Show your Longmont pride and join this annual 10K or 2-mile fun run/walk. The 10K also has a wheelchair division. Proceeds benefit the City of Longmont Youth Scholarship Fund. Registration opens September 1, online or visit any Longmont Recreation Facility to register in person. Register by Wednesday, October 20 for a personalized bib (longmontcolorado.gov/departments/ departments-n-z/recreation-services/ community-events/turkey-trot)

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A Aesthetic Flooring & Hard Surfaces, Inc. 4350 CO-66 Longmont, CO 80504 aestheticflooring.com B Blue Agave Fine Mexican Cuisine 2030 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, CO 80501 blueagaverestaurant.net

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) 2972 Iris Ave. Boulder, CO 80301 coloradoanimalspecialty. com

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