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OUTDOORS

Container Gardening delights homeowners and renters alike PAGE 8

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Welcome home!

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Ricotta Souffle with Tomato Bruschetta

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SAW IT, WANTED IT

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For renters (or indecisive homeowners) a few local decorators will give you some ways to infuse style into your home without making it permanent, and container gardens are the perfect way to get delicious fresh veggies without altering your landscaping.

Art & Sip at the Longmont Museum

- Misty Kaiser

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From Nest to Wings

Local Experts Reveal Their Most Frequently Asked Questions (and the Answers) PAGE 42

It’s the season for renewing, cleaning and freshening our own spaces, inside and out. Whether you rent or own your home, the opportunity to let your personality shine through remains the same.

So, load up, have a happy spring, and go forth and feather thy nest, Longmont.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE COMMUNITY

Spring is almost here (though you wouldn’t know it by the weather) and when Mother Nature starts her seasonal decorating, we often want to follow her example.

Homeowners will find tips from local experts useful and local home and garden shows are overflowing with ideas and innovative products.

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ARTS

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HOME

Personalize your rental from removable wallpaper to pillows

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GREEN LIVING

Loveland Artist Gigi Deal Turns Trash PAGE 26 Into Treasure

ENTERTAINMENT

The fun part of homeownership

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FAMILY

STEAM Fest welcomes the Tinkerers, the Builders, and the Curious!

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Rodwin Architecture

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FOOD

Longmont Restaurant Week

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

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SAVE THE DATE Calendar of events

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MARKETING AND PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Misty Kaiser kaiserm@timescall.com 303.473.1425 MARKETING & ADVERTISING FEATURES COORDINATOR Greg Stone stoneg@dailycamera.com 303.473.1210 RETAIL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Judy Finman, Sarah Huber, Emma Castleberry, Pam Moore, Darren Thornberry, Linda Thorsen Bond, John Teehan, Katherine Feindel, Lucy Ewing

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jonathan Castner, Tim Seibert

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On the SCENE

What’s happening around Longmont? Find out here—on the scene.

Longmont Heart Throb 5K

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to do something good for your heart. These runners got out and competed in The Longmont Heart Throb 5K, held annually on the weekend of Valentine’s Day at Sandstone Park. (Photos by Tim Seibert Longmont Magazine)

Some runners let their love show.

Dad makes sure his daughter makes it across the finish line.

B. Johnson, 8, winner of the Male 0-9 Division.

The Heart Throb 5K was fun for all ages, and even four-legged friends got in on the course.

Drexel Cox, 15, won the Men’s Open Division.

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Emma Osborn, 16, wins the Female Open Division.

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OUTDOORS

delightts homeo owners and renters alike

Whether you own your own plot of land where you can grow vegetables and herbs, or you rent an apartment with a sunny balcony or deck, container gardening can be satisfying and productive.

and cilantro, to name a few. Often, varieties will be labeled as “patio” varieties. Incorporate flowers, too, she suggests.

Two local experts share their advice for starting and maintaining a container garden – even one that is organic if you prefer.

Deryn Davidson, Horticulture Extension Agent at Colorado State University, says, “Many vegetables and herbs lend themselves well to container gardening. As long as you have good soil and light, and the right amount of water and nutrients, you can have a prolific patio/pot garden.”

For plant options Davidson lists tomatoes (be sure to choose ‘determinate’ varieties since the plants 8 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

won’t get too big), peppers, eggplant, greens (lettuce, chard, spinach, arugula), carrots, zucchini, basil, mint, oregano, lemongrass, rosemary, thyme, chives, culinary sage, parsley

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So how do you select containers? “Try going vertical. Choose large planters (as large as you can reasonably go) and use trellises to increase your growing space.

Or, use hanging baskets and let the plants hang down. Get creative with containers and try looking for ones that have self-watering reservoirs to aid with watering.

She cautions, “Make sure watering won’t be too difficult. Siting your plants in close proximity to a water source is wise, if possible. Whether you set up a drip line or soaker hose, March/April 2020

Soil is very important. “Use potting soil for good drainage and, if you can, find one specifically for planters that will hold moisture well and drain well. Fertilization is key in planters.

“As for organic options, if you stay away from using any pesticides there shouldn’t be concern.”

“Finally, consider successional planting. By that I mean sow certain crops throughout the season rather than all at once.”

Tomatoes, lettuce, carrots basil and cucumbers fit neatly in this balcony vegetable garden.

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or plan on watering by hand every

most crops require at least 6-8 hours

day, have a plan. And, containers dry

of direct sun per day. If you have

out more quickly than the ground.”

less sun, stick to growing greens and other things that don’t need as much

Sunlight is critical. She says that

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Indoor container gardening For those would-be growers who do not have access to any outdoor site, Davidson considers indoor container gardening: “Veggies are much harder inside because of the light required, but herbs are definitely doable. If you have a bright window, that’s great, but even windows are often not enough,

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so you’ll want to invest in a good lighting system/set-up. You need a full spectrum light bulb. Requirements about soil, fertilizer and water are similar to those for outdoor containers. You can also grow microgreens and sprouts inside. Basically you plant seeds and harvest them while they are still seedlings rather than letting them get big.”

Kim Jackson, Annuals Manager at The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery in Longmont, also offers many good reasons to try container gardening: Containers are easy and economical. They can be used where a traditional garden is not possible – like a balcony, deck, patio or in areas with poor soil. Containers are perfect for people with limited mobility, health issues or limited time to care for a larger garden. They can add interest to otherwise bland areas.

Containers are the perfect activity for beginning gardeners who may be intimidated by larger projects; and for the advanced gardener who would like to showcase their gardening skills.

“Kids love container gardening!

They take pride at a very early age in growing something that their family can enjoy. If kids grow kale, kids eat kale!”

Jackson says, “Generally, fruiting vegetables require a minimum of 8 hours of full sun each day. Root vegetables need at least 6 hours, leafy vegetables and herbs need at least 4 hours per day. Take into account existing trees, shrubs and other buildings. How windy is it in that spot?”

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The Flower Bin carries herbs and veggies that are perfect for container gardening and they offer free classes to get you started. (Photo courtesy The Flower Bin)

Kids love container gardening! They take pride at a very early age in growing something that their family can enjoy. If kids grow kale, kids eat kale!

size and number of plants without drowning them, withstands seasonal temperature changes and still looks good. “The most important factor in choosing a container is drainage.

Plants will not grow successfully in soil that is continually water logged.

If there are no existing drainage holes in the container, consider doing this yourself. A masonry drill bit will help with a terra cotta or ceramic pot. A hammer and nail will work great on anything plastic, wood or metal. If you choose a large decorative pot with no drainage holes, LongmontMagazine.com

consider planting into a smaller pot that will simply fit inside the larger pot, making sure that it never sits in water.

“Some containers are more durable than others in our rapidly changing environment. Terra cotta and clay pots will be less expensive but tend to deteriorate quicker than glazed pottery, which can be expensive.

Wood will rot after a few years, and metal may rust. Just be sure that whatever you use, it has never held a toxic substance. Please do not ever use old tires to plant food crops.”

Garden soil, when put into a container, impedes both drainage and aeration because of the large amounts of clay particles. So Jackson highly recommends a “soil-less” mixture, made from such things as peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, coir (coconut hulls) and bark chips.

“The brand is up to you, but I highly recommend The Flower Bins Potting Soil… My second choice would be Fox Farms Ocean Forest Potting Soil, which is completely organic and includes humates and mychorizza.”

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In deciding what to grow, “Stick with your favorite vegetables. Go for the ones that can handle the amount of sunshine available.

Combine those that require the same water needs, temperature requirements and can get along with others. Look for names that have the words Patio, tiny, dwarf or pixie; these plants will naturally want to stay small and more confined in a container. You are not obligated to grow only these varieties, of course.”

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Proper watering practices are key; vegetables require a consistent supply of water. And, she says, “I cannot stress how important it is to regularly fertilize your container to keep it lush and producing!”

Kim Jackson, Annuals Manager at The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery in Longmont, is offering a free class, Gardening without a Garden, on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday March 15 at 1 p.m. She will discuss the different types of containers available and how to choose the right one for growing your own vegetables and flowers.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Once you have a bountiful harvest from your patio gardening efforts, you’ll need plenty of recipes to make use of all those veggies. This souffle uses cherry tomatoes, carrots, zucchini and basil, all of which are great container garden plants.

RICOTTA SOUFFLE WITH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

By Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service (TNS)

This unusual souffle tempts you with sauteed vegetables mixed with ricotta cheese and a topping of breadcrumbs. It only takes 20 minutes to make. Spreading the mixture in a thin layer in a baking dish cuts down the cooking time. The zucchini and carrots are chopped and the mushrooms and onions sliced to give variety of texture.

Shopping List: To buy: 1 small carton nonfat ricotta cheese, 1 whole wheat baguette, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 package sliced button mushrooms, 1 package fresh diced onion, 1 bunch basil, 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes.

Staples: olive oil, garlic, eggs, plain bread crumbs, salt, black peppercorns.

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Using your food processor, you can prepare all of the vegetables in 5 minutes.

Use the chopping blade first for the zucchini and carrots. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add the basil and chop. Remove to another bowl.

Helpful Hints: — Any variety of vegetables can be substituted in this recipe. Simply make sure they are cooked through before adding the cheese.

— Diced fresh onions can be found in the produce section of the supermarket.

— Chop zucchini and carrots in a food processor.

— If the oven proof dish doesn’t fit in your microwave, cook the vegetables in a bowl and transfer them to the ovenproof dish.

Countdown: — Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

— Make Ricotta Soufflé.

— Prepare Bruschetta topping.

— Toast bread in a toaster oven or under the broiler.

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RICOTTA SOUFFLÉ Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

1 cup chopped zucchini 1 cup chopped carrots 2 1/2 cups sliced button mushrooms 1/2 cup fresh diced onion 2 teaspoons olive oil 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided use 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup non-fat ricotta cheese 2 whole eggs Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and onion to an oven proof dish or lasagna dish about 8 by 10 inches. Drizzle oil over vegetables. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup basil with bread crumbs and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove vegetables from microwave. Mix the ricotta cheese and eggs together and add to the vegetables.

Spread the vegetables evenly throughout the dish. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture on top. Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chopped basil over the top and serve.

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Yield 2 servings Per serving: 377 calories, 104 calories from fat, 11.5 g total fat, 2.6 g saturated fat, 5.5. g monounsaturated fat, 262 mg cholesterol, 478 mg sodium, 39.8 g carbohydrate, 11.1 g dietary fiber, 7.4 g sugars, 30.5 g protein Exchanges: 1 starch, 4 vegetables, 3 lean meat, 1 fat

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

1/4 whole wheat baguette (2 slices) 1 medium clove garlic 1/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half and coarsely chop 2 teaspoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Line a baking tray with foil. Place bread on tray and toast in toaster oven or under a broiler until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove from oven. Cut garlic clove in half and rub cut halves over bread.

Toss diced tomato and olive oil together.

Spoon over bread and serve. Pour any excess oil left from mixing with tomatoes over bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Yield 2 servings Per serving: 121 calories, 48 calories from fat, 5.3 g total fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 3.6 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 15.9 g carbohydrate, 1.3 g dietary fiber, 0.6 g sugars, 2.8 g protein Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

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SAW IT, WANTED IT Pantone’s color of the year—Classic Blue—is making the rounds. Get ready to see it in everything from apparel to decor. An easy shade to blend in or shout out, blue is a fresh way to bring spring into your space and be right on trend. At Home in Longmont brings you blue in bright splashes or calming waves, room by room.

Have a Seat

For the bold blue fanatic this blue velvet, counter height stool gives your dining room or kitchen a touch of modern design as well as spot of refreshing color.

Light a flame

A blue patterned ceramic jar holds a poured candle, perfect for adding a warm glow to the color of the year. The blue pairs with a pale terra-cotta for a casual almost tribal look for your coffee table or mantle.

Contain yourself

Container gardening is an easy way to change the look and focus of your garden year to year, but there’s no need to be basic with your container choice. This blue urn gives your exterior color year round.

Picture Perfect

Who needs blue suede when you have blue velvet? These velvet photo frames in 8x10, 5x7 and 4x6 are an elegant way to display your family photos on the wall, table or dresser.

Fill ‘er Up

Break out these bubble-glass highball and matching double old-fashioned for a special dinner guest or just a Tuesday taco night. Their versatile hand-blown look works with the popular rustic aesthetic or a more traditional place setting.

Ring in the Blue Year

Wee all need a spot to drop jewelry near the sink or before bed. This blue 8-inch ceramic trinket/ring dish also features a rim of blingy gold for added glitz in your bathroom, kitchen or bedroom.

Sleep On It

This four-piece microfiber quilt set adds a lovely blue sheen to your bedroom. Pair it with a patterned duvet to bring in other color combinations or showcase it on its own for a luxe display of deep blue.

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Pillow Soft

Throw pillows are one of the easiest and lowcommitment ways to incorporate color into your decor. Blue pillows in patterns, textures and solids can fit into many styles and color combintations.

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Art u Sip at the Longmont Museum: Where Locals Try Their Hand at Art in Community

By SARAH HUBER for LONGMONT MAGAZINE

For about two hours most Thursday evenings, hands-on art classes bring together locals from professional artists to those grasping their first paintbrush.

The museum’s weekly Art & Sip classes offer those ages 16 and up a chance to hone their aesthetic skills under the guidance of an experienced artist. Longmont Museum program leader Leigh Putnam explained, “People find our Art & Sip events both relaxing and invigorating. They say they love creating something for their home or for a gift for others. For adults, it can be intimidating to start an art project, so we’re helping people find their creative sides without having to invest in the supplies or figure it all out on their own.”

Putnam added, “Classes make great first dates, and some couples come out on monthly dates.” She said, “Last year we had a man attend who was in his 90s and said he thought it was time he learned to paint. For sure, you’re never too old to create, and our classes are designed to make that doable and relaxing.”

Foundational skills inspired by exhibits

Art & Sip classes offer foundational skills and usually take their inspiration from a current museum exhibit. Beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase, and classes are led by museum staff who specialize in particular art forms or by community artists. “We teach the elements of art, disciplines of design and how to use the materials in a way that, we hope, will further enrich your life,” Putnam said.

Retired Longmont resident Susan Hanes stepped into the Art & Sip program last fall and is “loving the chance to learn to paint,” she said. At a recent introductory class on acrylic paint14 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

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“Because the World is Round” and celebrating the symbolism of the circle. Upcoming Art & Sip classes, including binding a custom journal (March 5) and crafting resin jewelry (March 12), will mimic Maker’s work with multi-media and spherical materials.

ing, Hanes recalled, “Leigh taught several techniques, and as a beginner painter this boosted my confidence.”

Hanes appreciates that classes cater to a spectrum of skill levels. She said, “The instructors create a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Classes are open to all skill levels and a cash bar makes it a complete night out.

(Photo courtesy Longmont Museum) Their demonstrations Painting classes always Bruce relishes the Art & Sip paintare clear, they answer fill quickly, and this ing classes and said painting poppies, questions all throughout the evening season the museum is offering a a barn scene and an abstract piece and they come around to look at our variety, from an introductory class in acrylics helped train her brush paintings and give us specific tips. on watercolors to acrylic painting. strokes.

This community setting is so encourOn April 2, participants will paint aging and I have learned a lot from mandala stones, “a practice followThis season’s classes everyone. And I enjoy how unique ing Buddhist monks who created The inspiration for this season’s Art everyone’s painting turns out.” these with sand and believed the & Sip classes is the museum’s curradiating symmetry increased inner rent exhibit by Terry Maker, titled peace,” Putnam noted. A week later, Similarly, Longmont resident Donna

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attendees try their hand at sumi-e, which invites artists to experience serenity through painting in a Japanese style.

In addition to Art & Sip events, “Thursday Nights at the Museum” feature film viewings, live music, open exhibits and lectures. The March Finally, an anticipated 26 talk will feature the class on April 25 will “Because the World mark Earth Day by is Round” exhibit and fashioning jewelry with Maker, who will provide plastic packaging material an inside look at how via heat, a technique also she composes, assimulating Maker’s work.

Art & Sip projects change with each class, but painting is always popular. sembles, cuts, drills and (Photo courtesy Longmont Museum) scrapes commonplace maCreative satisfaction She continued, “These events give terials into her art. Talks Putnam, a former elementary school people the satisfaction of accomare free, but space must be reserved art teacher, loves sharing art with othonline. plishing something and gives them ers and helping people make things that bring joy. “I believe as adults we sometimes don’t let our creative mind be the problem solver it can be or think as critically and creatively as we can. By engaging in art, we give our mind space to be creative.”

the freedom to make things for their home or as gift in the way they want those things to be. Simple can be beautiful, and it’s enriching and freeing to create with your own hands.”

Art & Sip classes start at 6:30 p.m. and cost $35 a person. View the schedule and register at longmontcolorado.gov or call the museum at 303-651-8374.

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By SHELLEY WIDHALM for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Moving into a rental doesn’t have to be about harsh white walls and nondescript flooring—in fact, renters can infuse their personalities into a space without a paint brush or needing a toolbox.

“Even just adding artwork, that kind of stuff, putting something on the wall, it can be really personalizing and something that makes it feel like home,” said Jenny Ackemann, owner of Layered Design Concepts, an interior design service in Longmont 20 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

that focuses on residential and commercial interiors.

Renters often face white walls, low ceilings and inexpensive light fixtures, plus spaces might be small with few closets, said Jeanne Sherwin, owner of Décor Colorado Home Staging & Redesign, a aervice based in Longmont.

“There are things you can do to personalize it and make it feel like your own,” Sherwin said. “I like to keep things kind of neutral and then use pops of color and texture.”

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Some landlords, especially of rental homes, allow for painting, but likely will ask that the colors be neutral or request sample colors, Ackemann said. Apartment complexes typically won’t since they prefer consistent colors from unit to unit, though some will approve painting but charge a fee for touching the walls, she said.

“Painting is a cheap option and easy to update if it’s allowed by the landlord,” Ackemann said.

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“It’s easy to install, and it’s able to add individuality and creativity to a space Stylish lighting that plugs into the wall is a great way to add interest and for a low color to a rental property. (Shutterstock) budget,” If painting isn’t allowed, renters can Ackemann said. “It’s all removable choose removable wallpaper, which and doesn’t damage the wall.” comes in solid colors, brick, wood grain and a variety of patterns at Removable wallpaper is a way to various price points. The wallpaper create accent walls that add color

and texture to a room, such as the kitchen, dining room or a bedroom, said Sarah Tepler Drobnitch, owner of AGLOW Home, an interior design studio in Longmont.

“It really gives a sense of personality to a space,” Tepler Drobnitch said.

“One of the most important things in a well-decorated home is you have a mix of textures. Wallpaper adds a feeling of texture that is so important in a room.”

Additional wall covering ideas include a faux wood version of shiplap using self-adhesive wood veneer panels, which can be stuck to a wall and peeled off later.

“A lot of people are doing that style in houses, adding wood to a wall to make it more decorative. They can add that look without adding wood

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or anything,” Ackemann said.

Another removable option is adhesive vinyl tiles, which are good for kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, Tepler Drobnitch said.

The tiles, however, don’t work as well for flooring, since grout would be needed, she said.

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“Vertical walls don’t get as much dirt and are easier to wipe down,” Tepler Drobnitch said.

A further way to decorate a space is putting throw rugs on a wood or laminate floor, which helps ground the furniture, Ackemann said.

“Adding the warmth of a rug makes it feel more cozy and lived in and not so sterile,” Ackemann said.

Rugs are ideal in studio spaces or for overlaps in room functions, such as a desk in a bedroom, as a way to separate the two areas, Tepler Drobnitch said.

“Rugs are amazing,” Tepler Drobnitch said. “If you have a space that is awkward and small … you create the sense of two different spaces. …

There’s something about having a square of color on the ground, something that grounds you … They give you a sense of focus for the room.”

Rugs also can be layered small on top of large to give a modern look, or they can be placed on top of carpeting, Sherwin said.

“That gives you an opportunity to add color and texture,” Sherwin said.

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fabric and adding a visual through colors or patterns, Ackemann said.

“That is something that is a real minimal expense that makes the space look more finished and homey,” Ackemann said. “It makes the window look a little more finished, and it adds more warmth to a space. … It will help make the space not look so white and dull.”

Curtains are another option and if some are already hanging, they can be removed and stored, Tepler Drobnitch said, adding that long curtains are a way to give height to a room and make windows look larger.

“Curtains are the same as a rug.

They can bring a sense of color and perspective to a space or provide a calm, neutral background,” Tepler Drobnitch said.

the home, Ackemann said.

The hardware, such as cabinet pulls and drawer handles, can be temporarily changed and the old pieces stored until a move, Tepler Drobnitch said.

“You can switch out the hardware of cabinets for something more modern and creative,” Tepler Drobnitch said.

“Make sure it’s the same size.”

Other changes can include hanging floating shelves (no nail holes required) and adding lighting, especially in apartment complexes that do not have overhead light fixtures, Ackemann said. A pendant light fixture can be plugged in and hung from the ceiling without having to be hardwired into the wall, she said.

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Mirrors also help bring light into a room, especially in areas that are dark or lack windows, to make it feel like there is more space, Tepler Drobnitch said.

Changing the hardware in cabinetry is an inexpensive way to dress up a space—but most apartment complexes will not approve the change, though some rental homes will if the hardware updates and adds value to

“Mirrors are like windows. Wherever you wish you had a window, you can put in a mirror. It acts as a window because it reflects light from that area,” Tepler Drobnitch said.

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Rentals typically allow for some nail holes for hanging artwork and prints, since the holes can be patched and painted over, Ackemann said. An option to nailing into the wood is using adhesive wall hooks to hang pictures and other art, she said. Adhesive stickers also can be applied to add a pattern to a wall, such as polka dots, and when the look needs refreshing, the stickers can be removed, she said.

“Command Hooks come off the wall really easily and don’t leave a mark,” Sherwin said. “They can accommodate some weight too.”

Another way to avoid nail holes is placing art or mirrors on top of a fireplace mantel or a console table in the foyer or any table that is against a wall, Sherwin said.

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Washi tape, which comes in many colors and patterns, can be an additional way to attach art or posters to a wall, as well as creating a frame for them, Sherwin said. It is easy to peel off when the items need to be taken down, she said. Photographs and pictures also can be strung on a string and hung by clothespins in a

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The most important thing, though, is to make the apartment or rental feel like home, Tepler Drobnitch said.

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SO CAN YOU According to data from the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), in 2017 alone, 267.8 million tons of trash ended up in landfills across the U.S., including items like packaging, food, grass clippings, sofas, computers, tires, and refrigerators. Can one person make a difference in the face of these mountains of trash? For Loveland artist Gigi Deal the answer is yes. Her quirky creations are made almost exclusively of upcycled materials.

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and glass, and uses that base material to create a new consumer product.

Deal, 61, says has been making art out of refuse ever since she can remember. Raised by Depressionera grandparents who would “take whatever it was that they had and [make] something out of it,” she started incorporating items she saved from the trash into her work long before it was in vogue. “I’m guessing if I hadn’t gotten married and had children at a very young age,” she says, “I probably would have ended up [working in] Greenpeace or marine biology or something to do with the ecosystem and recycling because I’m really pas-

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sionate about that.”

Her work includes shadowboxes, shrines, dolls, jewelry, lampshades, and much, much more. When I asked her to describe her art, she called it “indescribable.” (To see her fun, eclectic designs for yourself check out her Instagram feed; her handle is @krazyheartdezigns.) While Deal’s creations defy categorization, even

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When scouting materials, Deal says she looks for “the true castoffs.”

Her favorite materials are the ones “someone else would see absolutely no beauty or no value in.” Whenever she procures an item— no matter how seemingly small or insignificant—she asks herself how she can make it beautiful again. Some of the many items she’s repurposed over the years include glass bottles, scrap wood, and tin cans. She’s even made lampshades out of metal strainers.

She’s been making art out of glass bottles for years. “If you put a glass dome over a plastic toy, suddenly it’s more important, right?” she muses. Deal’s creations also include collages on bottles, transparencies inside bottles, and dolls made out of bottles. While many of her materials come from personal donations, she also finds inspiration and reusable objects at Who Gives a SCRAP in Fort Collins and Uncle Benny’s Building Supplies in Loveland.

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public to come in and make or work on an upcycled item.

“The customer not only gets a good deal on a piece that can be personalized,” says Nichols, “They are [also] helping support our mission.” A portion of ReStore’s proceeds goes toward Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, which helps deserving families access affordable housing.

Upcycling can be as simple as adding a fresh coat of paint to an existing item to get more life out of it or finding a new use for old items like this coffee table constructed from shipping pallets. (Shutterstock)

treasures, including everything from antique furniture to plastic planters. Co-owner Vicky Andrews recalls unique upcycling projects customers made using items from her store, including dressers turned into bathroom vanities, quilts that became vests, and even skis that got a second life as a coat rack.

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Vrain Valley ReStore is another gold mine for local upcyclers. According to Tara Nicholes, the Online ReStore and Donor Procurement Manager, the facility accepts donations of gently used or new furniture, building materials, housewares, home fixtures, lawn and garden items, and clothing. And while many items are in decent condition, those that are too worn or damaged to serve their intended purpose are ripe for upcycling projects. If you need to get your creative juices flowing, ReStore posts ideas within their store on how items can be repurposed and hosts events for the

If doing good for the planet and the community aren’t reason enough to start your next upcycling project, Deal reminds us, upcycling is something your whole family can get involved in. Deal’s art cart, which she takes to events and festivals, is designed for children. She describes the art cart as an old changing table whose drawers and shelves are filled with repurposed art supplies. Children are welcome to take a brown paper bag and fill it with materials, and then to let their imaginations run wild.

While Deal doesn’t necessarily talk to kids about the environmental impact of upcycling, she does encourage them to look at old items in new ways. “It’s about teaching kids to come in and look at things in a different light,” she explains. And as our landfills continue to overflow, that lesson that might be just as relevant for adults. Says Deal, “I think it’s really important for people to look at that now more than ever.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

of Home Ownership While home ownerrship comes with itss fair share of hasslees, there is still a lot of fun to be had when it comes to outfitting, improving and decorating your space. Longmont boasts a number of events for everyone from the hardcore veteran DIYer to the casuaal newbie. Whether you’re y looking for the perrfect piece of art for that spacce above the mantel, or the bestt painter in town for your big summer er project project, the following events will provide an opportunity for you to find everything you need—all while having a good time.

LONGMONT SPRING HOME SHOW

The Longmont Spring Home Show starts on Friday, March 27, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. The three-day show is open from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors will find inspiration and services for both outdoor projects—such as roofing, gutters, doors, windows, siding, concrete, garage 30 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

thing about a home show w,” says David Lau ughlin, marketing diirector for Nationwide Expos. “You w gget to go in and learn from experts exactly what it is that makes the best sense for you. b This show has all T off the vendors you would ever need to reallyy look at any kind of hom me remodeling or renovatio on and get your answers.”

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doors and landscaping—and indoor projects for the kitchen, bath and basement, such as flooring, painting and countertops.

The home show is an opportunity to learn about any and all projects, whether you intend to do it yourself or hire a contractor. “That’s a unique

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Visitors can comp pare vendors for various i project j t and also explore the practicality and expense of home improvements like solar panels or home security. “Home security has become really simplified even in just the past five years,” says McLaughlin. “You can add features like little cameras and motion detectors that very quickly and easily allow you to monitor the security and privacy of your home right from your smartphone. That technology didn’t exist a few years ago, and now you can get it relatively inexpensively.”

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Browse vendorss, ask questions and attend a demos at the Longmont Sprin ng Home Show.

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Later in the spring, be on the lookout for the Longmont Home & Patio Show, also presented by Nationwide Expos. It takes place from May 22-24 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.

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benefit from the Longmont Spring Home Show. “There is furniture, designers, decorators,” he says. “Everybody needs sleep enhancement and help with buying the right mattress.

Yo ou don n’t need to own a home to do that. And, if you don’t yet own a home but you’re looking into it, there are mortgage companies and financial advisors who can guide you through that process for first-time homebuyers.”

The Longmont Farmers Market hosts an Artisan Show on the fourth Saturday of each month from April through October, also at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. The first show is April 25. “The Artisan Show features many artisans that sell a various selection of handmade goods such as jewelry, pottery, woodwork, skincare, apparel, greeting cards and more,” says Elyse Wood, operations

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The artisan market is produceronly, which means that each artisan present has made their product by hand within the state of Colorado.

The show has a special emphasis on artisans that use local materials, as well. “We believe our customers who appreciate and value local farmers and quality food choices also enjoy supporting local artists,” says Wood.

The intention of the Artisan Show is two-fold: not only does it give shoppers access to high-quality, local crafts, but it also encourages an appreciation for the makers who create such items. “A lot of these businesses have a passion for sharing their artwork with the community, and most have values and missions they adhere to in their work that only amplifies the community impact,” says Wood. “For example, one artisan vendor, Khala Cloths, is a reusable wrap made with beeswax that helps cut down on plastic waste in food storage. They work with local artists 32 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

to make art for their wraps, and they have one pattern that o don nates a percentaage of the sales to a local nonprofit. If you’re a con nscious shopper who loves su supporting and being with your local community, then this is the event for you.”

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LONGMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GUILD GARDEN TOUR

This year marks the 43rd year of the “Festival of Flowers” Garden Tour, a fundraiser hosted by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra Guild which raises money for the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. This year’s tour offers a unique array of five very different gardens in the Longmont area. “Some show what you can do with a small space and others are large gardens,” says Longmont Symphony Guild president Kate Gordon. “One garden makes great use of repurposed containers and garden decorations, and another is a quiet oasis in Old Town. Every year different gardens are highlighted. Some are filled with roses and others are an example of a xeriscape garden.”

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A master gardener will be available to give advice and answer questions. The tour offers an excellent opportunity for existing gardeners to get new inspiration for their space, or for brand-new gardeners to start learning the basics. Additionally, the $15 ticket cost goes to support the Guild, which in turn supports the symphony. “The Garden Tour is a long-standing tradition of the Longmont community,” says Gordon.

“Whether you are a Longmont native or a newcomer, it is a way to enjoy Longmont in a different light.”

For more information visit longmontsymphony.org/garden-tour.

FREDERICK DIY DAY

DIY Day takes place on Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Frederick Recreation Area. This day provides a skill-sharing and community-building opportunity. “DIY Day encourages our residences to take their can-do attitude, roll up their sleeves and learn something new,” says Jessica Hill, communications and engagement specialist for the Town of Frederick.

The day features a number of expert volunteers and vendors who will teach attendees a variety of skills at how-to stations set up around the space. This year’s theme is do-ityourself fitness, with the unveiling of new and exciting fitness opportunities in the Frederick area. There will be a variety of other stations focused on home improvement and landscaping, as well.

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By DARREN THORNBERRY for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Are your kids tired of the same routine every weekend? Rather than watching another show or surfing social media, bored out of their wits, what if they could spend a Saturday building a robot, flying a drone, crocheting a hat, visiting bumblebees, and making oozy chemical reactions?

The 7th annual Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest is happening March 7 and 8 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, and everyone from preschoolers to adults will find something to do that’s fascinating, educational, and utterly fun.

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experiences and decided they would make it happen. ”Every exhibit at STEAM Fest is a fun interactive STEAM (Photo courtesy of MakerBolder) Fest is soring a boat racing required to activity, and Denver have something (at no charge) that Museum of Nature and attendees can fiddle with, climb on, Science will be premiering fold, bend, spindle, etc,” says Martha its new “Science of Taste” exhibit in Lanaghen, executive director of the Curiosity Cruiser.

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“We are so excited to have the Curiosity Cruiser out at STEAM Fest this year! It is so fun to see the ways we express ourselves through food and flavor,” Tanya Breeling, Denver Museum of Nature & Science Experiences and Partnerships manager, said. “We can learn a lot about the world and ourselves by being curi-

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ous, and during STEAM Fest we will explore two of our themes Curiosity Cruiser themes: Flavorology on March 7 and Spicy: Revealed on March 8.”

“We learn best when we are immersed in our environment, and exposing our attendees to new things, all of which they can touch and interact with, is our goal,” Lanaghen explains. “We know the majority of our attendees have at least one amazing ‘ahh, hah!’ moment at STEAM Fest every year, and most tell us it’s a day full of ahh hah!”

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STEAM Fest is a panoply of exhibitors, activities, entertainment and education. Expect plenty of light bulb moments as you engage in and wholly experience arts and crafts, robotics and electronics, building and making, legos and marble tracks, and science in action with oozing, bubbling, electrifying stuff. STEAM Fest wants you to touch it, interact with it, test it, experiment with it and sometimes you can even take it home!

Robotics and electronics are a crowd favorite at STEAM Fest.

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Interest in STEAM Fest is as strong as you might imagine in this area.

Boulder County is home to a great many people who love science, math, and tinkering. “Research into the greater Front Range area shows us that we are active, well educated, and healthy in Colorado,” says Lanaghen.

“We’re lucky to live somewhere with such a thriving economy, much of which is based in invention, innovation, and STEAM!” Lanaghen is happy to report that the startup and tech cultures in particular are highly

supportive of immersive learning.

After all, ours is a region filled with self-proclaimed geeks (and proud of it), and STEAM Fest is the ultimately geek fest with everything from knitting and Legos to Combat Robots and Human Minecraft.

Adults are welcome! About 30 percent of STEAM Fest ticket sales are to adults to attend the festival without children. Events like Combat Robots and the

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“We measure our success in many ways,” Lanaghen says, “all focused on the wonder and delight Arts and crafts are covered by the maker movement as well. that people (Photo courtesy of MakerBolder) experience. presence of food trucks, beer and Every year we spirits makes it fun for older nerds, conduct an attendee survey – on too! average 96 percent of our attendees

say the event was ‘very good’ or ‘excellent.’

In seven years, and over 25,000 attendees, we have had only one refund request from someone who attended the event.”

STEAM Fest is affordable (starting at just $11 youth tickets), and once you come through the door, you will not be nickeled and dimed. There are plenty of things you may want to buy, like t-shirts, food, beer and spirits, but the majority of the event is offered at no additional charge.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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By LUCY EWING for LONGMONT MAGAZINE In 2012 a group of high school moms in Longmont who belonged to a local chapter of P.E.O., a philanthropic educational organization for women built upon service and philanthropy, were sharing gaps in their own understanding about the journey to higher education that their children were facing. “We decided to pull together all the pieces of information out there and put it into focus,” says Margaret Meek a founding member and executive director of From Nest to Wings who holds a master’s in education/college student personnel. Board President, Kathy Hall, helped lead the staff through officially establishing the group as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2018 and in its strategic planning process.

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Aids Transition from High School to Higher Education

Working with high school counselors, college advisers, and other experts, From Nest to Wings started an annual conference to provide information to families and students. Its work has grown to multiple educational sessions every year, online resources, a newsletter, one-on-one and group consultation, school support, and, since February, on-line videos supporting the college preparation process. Spanish-language materials are in progress for “first generation” families undergoing the college process. The group is funded by sponsorships, grants, donations and conference fees.

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LEFT: Carla Larson, Julie McVicker and Linda Hansen represent some of the 25+ volunteers with From Nest to Wings. RIGHT: Suri Soria, From Nest to Wings Intern welcomes participants to the Spring 2019 conference.

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and trade schools. And, it coaches them on how to access the quality information at Longmont area high schools.

“High school counselors are extremely supportive of our work,” says Meek. A counselor from Silver Creek High School serves on the board.

Topics at From Nest to Wings conferences include applications, testing, student resumes, financial aid, and family dynamics. A recent fall conference covered topics like “How to Maximize High School” and “How to Do A College Search.”

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Scholarships.” A free open house covered all the basics of funding a college education, including the FAFSA federal form required of all college applicants, educational loans, and other financing options.

“One of the things we talk to the parents about is the realities of what is going on in their life, for example, what they will be able to fund of their child’s education,” says Meek.

The From Nest to Wings website provides links to multiple scholarship opportunities for Longmont students, and conference presenters give valuable advice on application specifics, such as

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the fact that students need to track whom they are asking for scholarship reference letters, as requirements can differ, and students may need to re-apply in outer years in college.

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The five-member board of directors works diligently to gather the best resources and experts for their conferences. Volunteer staff at the sessions take notes on presentations to ensure consistency

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Soar Into Your Future A conference for seniors and their parents/guardians.

Participants at the From Nest to Wings Spring 2019 conference.

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and quality of the information sharing.

Meek estimates her group has supported about 1,000 families in the past nine years. “What we’ve found from our evaluations is people walk away pleased with what they have learned,” she says. “The success stories are amazing.” Meek shared the story of a student who said she wasn’t going to college. A From Nest to Wings mentor contacted her and provided one-on-one support, and now that young woman has an associates degree from Front Range Community College.

Other students supported by From Nest to Wings have made their way to Ivy League colleges.

The support the organization provides to families is powerful, says Meek. “We walked into one session and said, ‘Hello, how are you?’ and three parents started crying. We tell them it’s not the end of something, it’s the beginning of something. They become more empowered.”

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COMMUNITY

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Local Experts Reveal Their Most Frequently Asked Questions (and the Answers) on their water heaters as a preventative measure, but people don’t do it. Well, some people check it, but that’s people who have had their water heater crack and they don’t want to go through another flood.”

Brian Adair, a master plumber at M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, said this time of year he gets an influx of The team at M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical has a lot of advice for homeowners. calls from people who turn (Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine) on their hose or irrigation they aren’t sure why. The plumber There may be snow on the ground, and find their water pressure said, “I can tell them, it’s usually but spring is in the air. As the sun is low. That may be because the hose their hot water heater. People think heats up and the slush melts, people bibbs froze during the winter and water heaters last forever but it’s start making plans to revitalize their split and might be dumping water only a good 8 to 10 years. And mayhomes. It’s not as easy as buying into their basement or crawl space. be less with especially large families new throw pillows for the couch.

Adair said, “Most of the time if a The absolute basics have to be tuned who use a lot of water. With the hose or irrigation system froze it older water heaters, when the cold up before the beautification begins. will split and need to be replaced. water comes into their house in the Sometimes the bibb is concealed winter it can cause a crack. Once it’s Longmont Magazine talked to some in the ceiling and we have to cut a cracked, I can’t repair that liner.” experts who shared the answers to hole in the ceiling to see it. It can the questions they’re most frequentbe very costly in the event of water Steve said water heaters are getting ly asked. damage and clean up.” He said that better in longevity because newer he doesn’t need to wait for higher models heat up quicker and last Why Is My Plumbing temperatures to look at the hoses, longer. “I always recommend that but most people don’t start waterLeaking? people go downstairs and check ing or washing their cars at home This is the time of year that Steve until the temperature is above 55 or Moskal of Steve’s Plumbing gets 60 degrees, then they discover the frantic calls from people who have

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Weber said, “Most refinishing on antique tubs, porcelain, steel and fiberglass is acid etched, ours is chemical weld. Most is mechanical bond, ours is chemical bond.

Most coatings have a life expectancy of four years, and if they get a nick or chip the coating falls off. The coating we do has a life expectancy of up to 20 years.”

The second question is usually about color. “There’s not just one white,” Weber said. “If a person has a Kohler commode, that’s one shade of white. If they have a Glacier Bay commode, we wouldn’t want to put a Kohler white on the tub or shower pan because that white would look almost gray next to the Glacier Bay. We have a variety of white, bone or biscuit so that it matches whatever people have. We could even get ‘70s avocado or Pepto Bismol pink, if that is what people want! They can come into our Longmont showroom and look at what we have, then we come out and give a free estimate.”

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His best advice: “I can’t stress enough that it’s so important to replace the filters on the indoor furnace. People need to understand they should replace the filters once a month as a minimum.

That saves the life of the equipment; in fact, it’s the No. 1 thing to preserve the life of equipment. People ask me why I recommend they buy not the most expensive but the midgrade filter. The expensive filter makes it harder to move air through, so the system has to work harder. The tiniest particles block it and make it film up. That creates a block for the blower motor.”

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coming upon us. If their air conditioning units aren’t cleaned and tuned, that leads into repairs and even expensive replacements. We could have prevented that by cleaning and tuning the units and making sure that the AC is ready to operate. It’s important to check and clean the outdoor condenser and the refrigerant level.”

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Salvador recommends testing the AC every spring but it’s still too cold right now. “We want it to be at least 70 degrees to test the AC. Spring is a good time to tune, though, because later in the summer we’re so busy with ACs that are broken and need repairs.”

What Can I Do to Improve My Lighting?

Chad Savage, master electrician with M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, said in spring people start thinking about adding lighting to their house. That includes outdoor lighting such as security lights. Savage said, “This is the time of year people start thinking about things they can do. We can set up lighting that turns on with a remote control or set up the cell phone so that when people pull into their driveway, they can turn on all the lights in their whole house. We help people make a really clear plan by giving them an estimate of what they’ll need in money or resources, and what to do to get to that point in their plan.”

Why Are My Windows Cracked Or Fogging?

Chad Stump, residential lead installer for Slade Glass, said the two main questions he gets are about windows cracking from tinting and glass fogging.

He said, “Windows can be tinted to cut down on the bright sunlight that comes streaming in through the glass. When Colorado temperatures fluctuate from icy cold to warm and sunny sometimes all in one day, the window swells and the tint won’t let it expand and it can crack itself.”

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The second question he hears most is about windows fogging. “Windows fog when there is seal failure,” Stump said. “It can happen in any season, but that means it’s time to replace the glass and seal. We also check to see if there is any wood rotting so we can have a carpenter replace the wood when we replace the glass.”

He also said it’s important to find out if your HOA has regulations on the seal and color around the window before something new is put in.

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Mishelle answered, “Always consider your daily lifestyle and activity level. If you have pets and/or children, a more durable carpet like nylon would be best suited for that lifestyle. We have a large selection of pet-proof and waterproof carpets, if you’re looking for a soft surface and easy clean-up. Wool carpets are a great consideration for those who want carpet but are prone to allergies.

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BUSINESS

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By JOHN TEEHAN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Green builds are not only becoming more popular around the country and around the world but in some places, such as Boulder County, it’s become part of building code requirements. Green building (also known as sustainable building) focuses on environmentally responsible and resource-efficient processes from planning and design all the way through to construction and mainte-

nance. When it comes to designing and building a new home, it’s of the utmost importance to work with a business that can handle all aspects of home creation within the requirements for green construction while also addressing the desire for a home that is beautifully designed, fits well with the surround area, and makes the client happy.

Rodwin Architecture, along with its construction wing Skycastle Construction, has been creating extraordinary homes in Boulder County for twenty years. In addition to warm modern home designs, they can handle whatever style their

clients wish including farmhouse, mountain, prairie, and craftsman.

They’ve worked on many Net-Zero Energy homes and have completed several LEED Platinum homes—the highest green building certification offered by the US Green Building Council.

Design With Heart and Conscience

Among their most notable projects was their first “regenerative” home which produces more energy than it consumes. This home, with its beautiful design, also has many green features to boast about including passive solar design, a ground source

Top: One of Rodwin Architeture’s Boulder County residential builds Left: Brandon David and Jim Kadlecek inspect a job site. (Photos courtesy Rodwin Architecture)

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Construction as the builder, all parties can work collaboratively on the project without the risk of losing anything along the way. For clients, this also means there is only a single point of responsibility—their job is to simply to make it right.

Brandon David and Scott Rodwin go over plans for a future project.

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heat pump, a 10,000-watt solar system, non-toxic interior finishes, permaculture landscaping, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting, and Blue Stain Pine and reclaimed wood.

We talked with Scott Rodwin, founder and president of Rodwin Architecture about how green building works into their overall approach to home design: “Unincorporated Boulder County has some of the strictest green building code requirements in the country, so it’s critical to take them into account when we start the design process. For example, many homeowners want big mountain views to the west. This can cause a house to overheat in the afternoon so we carefully design the overhangs and porches to shield the home and keep it comfortable. This attention to passive solar design also helps to keep the utility bills low.”

In short, green design is simply good design.

When it comes to creating dream homes, Rodwin says, “Creating a custom home can be March/April 2020

one of the most satisfying expressions of who you are and how you want to live. Most people never have the opportunity to live in a house that’s tailored to their lives. We start every project by carefully listening to our client’s goals—not just for their house, but for how they want to live in it.”

A Business With Its Heart In Longmont Considered one of Boulder County’s leading design/build firms, Rodwin Architecture boasts strong ties to the Longmont area where their Head of Design/Build Brandon David lives—as well as most of their site supervisors. David holds a degree in Environmental Design from University of Colorado and has 25 years of experience in construction.

The combination of environmental design knowledge and building background gives him and others at Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Construction the ability to optimally balance a client’s desire to get both thoughtful and elegant design along with high-quality construction at a great value. Brandon David helps guide home projects throughout the entire process, and with Skycastle LongmontMagazine.com

Many of Rodwin Architecture’s projects are single-family homes, but one of their most interesting projects in Longmont is the Hildebrant Hacienda, an 8,000 square foot courtyardoriented residence shared by three families. It includes a wide range of sustainable features including straw bale walls, passive solar design, radiant heating and natural finishes throughout.

Design Philosophy

Rodwin Architecture believes in searching for the right balance between the clean, bold, and simple lines of modernism with the warmth and beauty of nature.

Brandon David observed, “Many of our clients are looking to create their ultimate dream home and their last house. They want to be able to gracefully age-in-place, so we incorporate features like a “mini-master” bedroom on the main floor that serves for now as a guest room suite, roll-in showers, three-foot-wide doors, and extra blocking in the walls for future grab-bars.”

Scott Rodwin also emphasizes the idea of “right-sizing” in that their firm is part of the “not so big house” movement that seeks to help clients create a home that fits both them and their budget. “Bigger isn’t always better,” Rodwin notes, “The best home is simply one that enhances the quality of your life.”

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In addition to building homes,

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Rodwin Architecture’s portfolio also includes several public and private schools, restaurants such as Japango Sushi in Boulder and My Brother’s Bar in Denver.

You can also see their work at retail locations such as Montbell in Denver and Radiance Power Yoga in Boulder, as well as office locations for the Boulder Area Realtor Association and The Brewers Association.

The work never ends. In addition to several new high-end green homes projects, they also have in progress a new 21,000 square foot mixed-use building in downtown Erie, and a new large residential and commercial New Urbanist subdivision in Brighton.

Interested in learning more about creating your own custom green home? Rodwin Architecture will send a team to conduct a free site visit and project feasibility analysis for The Rodwin Architecture team. you. They’ll walk you through (Photo courtesy Rodwin Architecture) the local rules and ordinances, timelines, and help you understand the budget so you can determine if a new custom home is the best decision for you.

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10 Days of Celebrating Local Eats Pizza is just one of the many options during Longmont Restaurant Week. (Photo courtesy Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce)

2020 brings so much with it; a new decade to celebrate past achievements, create new beginnings, and make an impact. This year the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, along with its special sponsors Spaces Real Estate, are bringing back the popular and successful, Longmont Restaurant Week. Now in its third year, it has become a huge hit. This appetizing event runs for 10 days from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 26 at participating venues.

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from within the [restaurant] business community. We had member restaurants that said, ‘This town has come a long way and we want to put the food scene here on the map. Can we do something about it?’

So, after four months of planning and organizing, we pulled it off.”

The team pulled it off so well in 2018—the event’s first year—that every year more and more venues sign-up and participate.

Jessica Wanecek, Event Director at Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce is excited and geared up already. What excites her the most is the prospect of trying new delicious food options available in Longmont.

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your backyard in a whole new way and celebrating it with your neighbors, friends and family. We know you’ll have a good time going out.”

Excellent food speaks for itself and Longmont has it all .

The current list of participants is up to almost 40 venues with more expected, including not only your favorite, awesome casual and fine dining restaurants, but also drinkeries. At Longmont Restaurant Week you can get the best burgers and fries in town or enjoy tantalizing world cuisine. Venues discount their special Longmont Restaurant Week menus to showcase the best of what they offer. It’s a steal and you’ll get the great food, service and experience that only Longmont can bring you!

No tickets are necessary. Just check LongmontRestaurantWeek.com, for an updated list of participating venues, choose your restaurants and select from their Restaurant Week pre fixe menu. The menus feature two pricing tiers-fixed price points of $18.71 and $28.71, giving diners March/April 2020

Restaurant Week is the perfect time. This community event is not just about delectable food for all, but it speaks volumes to supporting and growing local businesses.

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the option of stepping it up a notch.

(Fun fact: The price point of $18.71 wasn’t completely arbitrarily determined, it actually reflects the year Longmont was founded—1871.)

There will be exclusive, customized menus for each participant and you can try as many as you like during the 10 day event. If you’ve been holding off on trying a restaurant because the prices or menu seem intimidating,

from the event support Longmont Food Rescue.

Returning to Longmont Restaurant Week this year is the Food Truck Cup. This special one-day event celebrates Longmont’s mobile food scene. Cooking on a truck is an art in and of itself and if you’ve never tried mobile food prepared by pros like these, this is your opportunity to sample them all in one place.

For only $18.71 a ticket, you’ll receive samples from each of the competing food trucks, as well as drink pairings.

Then you can vote for your favorite competitor. (Be warned- it will be hard to choose.) Last year’s winner, Nacho Mama’s Tacos, will be returning as reigning champion. Proceeds

The list of participants for Longmont Restaurant Week keeps growing and if you are a business owner who wants to sign-up to participate, you can go to the website and follow directions there or contact the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce.

So, mark your calendar for an unforgettable 10-day food fest! Gear up for great food and a fun time, for unbelievable prices.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2250 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501 freddysusa.com/store/longmont-co

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Crane Hollow Café 7502 Hygiene Rd. Longmont, CO 80503 Crossroads Dermatology 2350 17th Ave., Ste. 100 Longmont, CO 80503 crossroadsdermatology.com

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The Dog Ranch 2586 S U.S. Hwy 287 Berthoud, CO 80513 dogranchco.com

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Elite Boarding 14077 Co. Rd. 5 Longmont, CO 80504 windstar-kennels.com

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Fiske Planetarium 2414 Regent Dr. Boulder, CO 80309 colorado.edu/fiske Flagstaff Academy 2040 Miller Dr. Longmont, CO 80501 flagstaffacademy.org

Front Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market 1201 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501 frontrangeindoorfleamarket.com

Front Range State Bank 2001 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501 rnbonline.com

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Genuine Heart Counseling, LLC 16 Mountain View Ave., #112 Longmont, CO 80501 genuineheartcounseling.com Grandpa’s Café 903 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80501 mygrandpascafe.com

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Hygiene Feed & Supply 7455 Hygiene Rd. Hygiene, CO 80533

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Indigo Sky Trading Co. 212 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513 indigoskytradingco.com

Koenigsberg, Rachel M. CCHT 16 Mountain View Ave. Ste. 115 Longmont, CO 80501 healthythoughts.net

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Left Hand Animal Hospital 304 Franklin St. Niwot, CO 80503 lefthandanimalhospital.com Life Care Center of Longmont 2451 Pratt St. Longmont, CO 80501 lifecarecenteroflongmont.com Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Community 1000 W. 15th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 lightofchristecc.org Longmont Humane Society 9595 Nelson Rd. Longmont, CO 80501 longmonthumane.org March/April 2020

Longs Peak United Methodist Church 1421 Elmhurst Dr. Longmont, CO 80503 lpumc.org

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MindSet-For-Success, Zoilita Grant 200 Lincoln St. Longmont, CO 80501 mindset-for-success.org Miracle Method Surface Refinishing 1822 Sunset Pl., Ste. A Longmont, CO 80501 miraclemethod.com

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Niwot Business Association PO Box 92 Niwot, CO 80544 niwot.com

Niwot Tavern 7960 Niwot Rd. Niwot, CO 80503 niwottavern.com

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Pella Corner Animal Clinic 11797 N. 75th St. Longmont, CO 80503 pellacorner.com The Presser Foot 2430 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501 thepresserfoot.com Pumphouse Brewery 540 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501 pumphousebrewery.com

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Rabbit Brush Gallery 7504 Hygiene Rd. Longmont, CO 80503 rabbitbrushgallery.com

The Red Door Arts and More 7510 Hygiene Rd. Longmont, CO 80503 reddoorartsandmore.com

Slade Glass 504 5th Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 sladeglass.com

Red Rooster Restaurant 4330 CO-66 Longmont, CO 80504

Steve’s Automotive 510 2nd Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 stevesautorepairlongmont.com

Robinson, Terry E. , M.D. 500 Coffman St., Ste. 109 Longmont, CO 80501 longmonteyecare.com Rodwin Architecture 1245 Pearl St., Ste. 202 Boulder, CO 80302 rodwinarch.com Ron R. Fine Jewelery 452 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501

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Santa Fe Coffee & Burrito Co. 33 S. Main St. Longmont, CO 80501

Steve’s Plumbing 2907 Sandpiper Pl. Longmont, CO 80503 stevesplumbinglongmont.com Stonum Automotive 1812 Sunset Pl. Longmont, CO 80501 stonumautomotive.com

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QUILTS FOR A CAUSE

Interfaith Quilters Of Longmont Hold Their 34th Annual Show and Sale

for quilting will also be available for purchase. Everything is reasonably priced and of great quality.

Interfaith Quilters of Longmont is proud to present their 34th annual quilt show and sale on March 6-7 at the First Lutheran Church, 803 3rd Avenue in Longmont.

The proceeds from the sale of these hand- and machine-made quilts will benefit OUR Center and the Safe Shelter of the St. Vrain Valley.

The preview showing will be open on Friday, March 6 from 4-6 p.m., but no sales will be available at that time. A donation of $1 is requested at the entrance on both days.

There will be about 700 quilted items to choose from. You will find a wide variety of bed quilts ranging from crib to queen sized, baby quilts, teen-themed quilts, wall hangings, table toppers, placemats, lap quilts and pillows in an array of sizes and colors. Fabric and books 54 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

Come view the quilts on Friday evening and return on Saturday to buy your favorites. The customer service volunteers, in turquoise aprons, will assist you and bring your items to the check out counter for you.

Quilt appraisal is also offered

by Jeananne Wright who is very experienced in this process. If you have a quilt that you would like to have appraised at the show, call 303.772.7684 for an appointment.

Interfaith Quilters serve the community all year long by donating items to OUR Center, Safe Shelter of the St. Vrain Valley, Quilts of Valor for military veterans, Mountain States Children’s Home, Meals on Wheels and other needs that arise in the community throughout the year. This active group of quilters is composed of about 130 volunteers with various degrees of experience. It is a great place to learn to quilt or to just get inspiraLongmontMagazine.com

tion for that quilt you have been meaning to sew.

New members are always welcome.

They gather most Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church at 3rd Ave.and Terry St. in Longmont. Bring your own lunch.

For more information visit interfaithquilters.com or email them at interfaithquilts@gmail.com.

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MARCH 6-7: PREVIEW- FRI. 4-6 P.M., SALE- FRI. 6-8 P.M.; SAT. 9 A.M.-3 P.M. First Lutheran Church, 803 3rd Ave., Longmont Those who attend the preview are exempt from admission fees on Saturday. Methods of payment include cash, check, credit cards.

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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.

BARLEY HAR HAR First and third Fridays, monthly, 7:30 p.m.; 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Unit C, Longmont Bub Comedy hosts comics from all over Colorado performing at 300 Suns Brewing. The beer is flowing and the show is free. Bring your belly laugh and support your local comics!

(300sunsbrewing.com/comedy/)

Empty Bowls patrons choose their bowls to help feed the hungry. Photo courtesy of OUR Center.

EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER March 14; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Christian Church, 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot

Empty Bowls is the OUR Center’s signature annual fundraiser, designed to raise awareness of hunger in the community with the proceeds going to benefit OUR Center’s food program.

Guests at the event select a hand-crafted bowl made by a local artist, then select two types of soup provided by area restaurants or caterers plus bread and dessert. They enjoy a meal and keep the bowl to remind them of those who face hunger every day.

Some bowls are also put up for silent auction.

Doors open and the silent auction begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 1:15 p.m.

Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door). The price of 1 ticket means a meal for 10 people in need in the Longmont community. (Longmont High School, 1040 Sunset St., Longmont, ourcenter.org) March/April 2020

HOMEWORK HELP Wednesdays during the school year, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont Professional tutors help Longmont students of all ages during these drop-in sessions at the Library. Sessions are free and offer one-on-one math, science, writing and reading help on a first come, first served basis. (longmontcolorado.gov/departments/ departments-e-m/library/just-for-teens/homework-help)

PUCK O’ THE IRISH ADULT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT March 12-15; Longmont Ice Pavilion Compete in this fast-paced 4-on-4 hockey tournament. Two divisions will be offered: Intermediate (IC/D), and Competitive (A/B) and all games will be refereed by officials from the Colorado Ice Hockey Referees Association. There’s a 4-game minimum with the top two teams in each division competing for the championship. Winners of each division will receive official Puck o’ the Irish beer mugs and jerseys.

Tournament fee includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. To register, visit rec.ci.longmont.co.us and activity keyword search “puck”. (Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave., Longmont)

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LESSONS IN EXECUTIVE FUNCTION THROUGH MOVEMENT March 19, 6-7:30 p.m.; Boulder Country Day School, 4820 Nautilus Court North, Boulder

Presented by Brandon Slade, Founder and President of Stride Learning. As a student, Mr. Slade was diagnosed with ADHD and had to work through his own struggles with academics. Prior to founding Stride Learning, he taught Special Education in BVSD for 10 years. Now days, Mr. Slade helps students to handle academics, and life, with a plan and confidence.

Attendees will learn: What is executive functioning?

How does this impact students?

How to develop these skills How to “do” school

LONGMONT SPRING HOME SHOW March 27-29, Friday, 12– 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont Visit the Longmont Spring Home Show to find everything you need to improve your home and garden this spring.

Free admission and parking brought to you

by Lifetime Windows & Siding. (longmonthomeshow.com/spring-home-show/)

Register at bouldercountryday.myschoolapp.com/page/eventdetail?siteId=797&ssl=1&register=32361

HOMEWARD BOUND March 21, 6-9 p.m.; Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Exhibit Building, Longmont

Join Longmont Humane Society at Homeward Bound to support the over 4,200 animals they serve every year. Share your luck with animals in need and celebrate second chances.

Enjoy local food and beverage tastings, silent and live auction, live entertainment and hobnob with some really cute guests!

(Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, longmonthumane.org)

CENTENNIAL STATE BALLET CASINO NIGHT GALA BENEFIT April 11, 7-10 p.m.; Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont

Come help support Centennial State Ballet at their fundraising gala. Roll the dice, throw some cards and take a chance. Your $20 ticket includes $100 ballet bucks to gamble with, two drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres and dessert as well as a silent auction and cash bar. Additional ballet bucks are available for $2 per $10 increment. (centennialstateballet.org)

PEEPS LITERARY DIORAMA CONTEST March 26-April 9 (Drop off dioramas March 26 to April 2; Vote for your favorite April 3-9; Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave, Longmont

What better combination than neon marshmallow Easter chicks and bunnies and your favorite book? Pick a scene and recreate it with Peeps! Dioramas can be dropped off at the Library, beginning March 26. Entries must be received by 9 p.m. on April 2. Drop adult dioramas at the second floor Information Desk.

Children’s and tweens’ submissions need to be dropped off at the Children’s and Teens Desk.

Then, don’t forget to stop by the Library lobby April 3 to April 9 to vote for your favorite! Winners will be announced April 10.

Visit longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library/programs-events-and-classes#peeps for rules and entry forms.

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THE AIR WE BREATH: FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY April 16, 7:15-8:30 p.m.; Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont Come participate in a conversation with NCAR scientists Frank Flocke and Gabi Pfister. Find out what’s in the air we breathe, how far it travels, and what we know and don’t know about the

SUSTAINABLE RESILIENT LONGMONT: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION April 25, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont

Celebrate Earth Day at this free community event featuring an environmental education expo, youth-focused programming, as well as an arts and crafts room using recycled materials. (srlongmont.org/earth-day.html)

origin of Front Range pollution. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) used aircraft, mobile radars, balloon-mounted sensors, and complex computer simulations to measure local air pollution. Presented in collaboration with NCAR’s Explorer Series and the City of Longmont’s Sustainability Program. (https://ncar. ucar.edu/what-we-offer/education-outreach/public/ncarexplorer-series-lectures/front-range-air-quality)

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