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WHAT’S INSIDE May/June 2018 | Our Let Summer Begin Issue

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ON THE COVER

Summer is warming up and with it entertainment galore!

Get your first taste of outdoor fun and plan for more.

Sum-Sum-Summertime It may seem a little strange to think about summer when the snow has all too recently been flying. But, we do live in Colorado, so we should be used to it by now. Wildly fluctuating weather and temperatures notwithstanding, the onslaught of summer activities in and around Longmont carries on.

In this edition you’ll find your first taste of activities, events, places to go and things to do nearby. Gather your friends and family, because there’s plenty going on around Longmont to keep everyone busy until the warm weather decides to stick around.

And let’s not forget moms and dads while making plans. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day give us all a chance to do something special for those who raised us.

Whatever you decide to do, strap on your sandals, slip into some shorts and welcome summer’s fun. Just don’t forget to bring a sweater.

—Misty Kaiser

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ON THE SCENE

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COMMUNITY

Longmont is honored as and AllAmerica City Finalist PAGE 8

FAMILY

Treat Mom and Dad on their special day PAGE 35 For the least of these PAGE 42

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FOOD

TREAT Snack House

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HOME

RECREATION

5 essentials to get your backyard party-ready

Flow with yoga and spirits

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ENTERTAINMENT

Summer is about fairs, festivals, music and … hot air balloons!

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SAW IT, WANTED IT PAGE 24

ARTS

The beat of summer PAGE 26

NONPROFIT

ENTERTAINMENT

Big Doings’ brewing in Erie

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BUSINESS

Snyder Jewelers celebrates 70 years in business PAGE 58

SAVE THE DATE

Calendar of Events

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The Dog Ranch; Helping Rescue Dogs Rescue Veterans PAGE 32

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On the SCENE

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

Diners, Drive-ins & Dives cruises through two Longmont favorites

We’ve always known that Longmont has some of the best grub around, but it’s great to see it recognized on Food Network’s national platform. Two of Longmont’s favorite spots, Samples and The Post, recently appeared on the Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives cross-country jaunt featuring creative and delicious dining.

SAMPLES Restaurant

Photos courtesy SAMPLES.

SAMPLES owners and staff watching as Diners, Drive-ins and Dives talks about SAMPLES Restaurant.

The Post

Caeley Colgan (assistant manager), Dillon Boveri (general manager), Brett “Smitty” Smith (executive chef/ partner), and Mike Nirenberg (chef) pose with show host, Guy Fieri.

SAMPLES staff and patrons watch owner Mark Sample talk to Guy Fieri.

Carmen and Mark Sample, owners of SAMPLES Restaurant, celebrate their restaurant’s TV debut.

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Photos courtesy The Post Brewing Co.

Getting ready for their TV debut!

The Post’s Chef Smitty and his wonderful family at The Post just after the show aired.

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COMMUNITY

Longmont is honored as an

ALL-AMERICA CITY FINALIST

By JUDY FINMAN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE The National Civic League has named Longmont as a finalist competing for one of 10 All-America City Awards in 2018. The annual award recognizes the work of 10 communities that use inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders.

Among the 20 national finalists, Longmont is the only Colorado municipality named as a finalist in 2018.

The City won the All-America City award in 2006 after competing with cities across the country.

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I its application for the award, the In City highlighted the community’s C work in supporting action in three important areas: mental health, recovery from the flood of 2013, and building the City’s broadband utility, NextLight™.

Longmont will present these projects, the community’s involvement, and the results at the All-America City competition, which will be held in Denver in late June.

The judges consider five main criteria: civic engagement, inclusiveness and equity, cross-sector collaboration, innovation using community resources, and impact and future planning and visioning.

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(C. Nathan Pulley/You Belong In Longmont)

Longmont’s Assistant City Manager Sandra Seader, who is leading the City’s effort, notes the importance of being named an All-America City. “The award is granted to those communities that tackle the toughest issues that cities face – working together, as a community. It’s putting together systems and programs to tackle these issues. In mental health, for example, we provide support and community involvement to resolve isolation. It’s the recognition for Longmont as a whole that together we tackle tough issues.”

The City received many benefits from winning the award in 2006.

Seader points to “the national recognition of Longmont as a great place to live or start your business.”

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The 2013 flood recovery and continued efforts to remain on the cutting edge of innovation are two areas in which Longmont has excelled.

(C. Nathan Pulley/You Belong In Longmont)

She says, “Being the only city in Colorado as a finalist this year, we’re really proud of Longmont as a forward-thinking community. We look forward to competing in June.

We live among amazing communities in Colorado and are proud to be recognized as one of them.”

Rigo Leal, Public Information Officer in the Longmont City Manager’s Office, explains the application process.

“The city’s leaders thought Longmont should be a candidate,” Leal says, “because Longmont was named an All-America City in 2006 and this inspired applying for the award again in 2018. Although the city is

being judged on different projects, City leaders felt that the National Civic League’s criteria for 2018 were closely aligned with the amazing work being done in Longmont.

“The process includes filling out a comprehensive application. It is difficult because it requires precise descriptions of the City’s projects that are being judged. These projects are complicated and involve numerous members of the community; it’s impressive the accomplishments we can achieve together.

“Lastly, the City must compete in a judged competition in June. There are 20 finalists that will compete in Denver in late June for the 10 win-

ning spots. That’s when the 10 winners will be announced. Longmont was chosen as a finalist because it is a community that tackles tough issues and creates real change.”

How can Longmont’s citizens find out whether Longmont won the award? The City Manager’s Office will keep the community informed at the City website (LongmontColorado.gov), through its social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) and by subscribing to the City’s enotification system at www.longmontcolorado.gov/online-service/enotification-subscription

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From the National Civic League: The National Civic League is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 All-America City Award (AAC).

These finalists represent the diversity of American communities from the largest cities to the smallest towns, from east to west and north to south.

Created in 1949, the All-America City Award has been awarded to more than 500 communities across the country. The 2018 All-America City Award will focus on promoting equity through inclusive civic engagement.

Longmont was the only city in Colorado to be named a finalist for this recognition.(C. Nathan Pulley/You Belong In Longmont)

Leal adds, “Being the only city in Colorado named as a finalist for an All-America City award by the National Civic League is an amazing honor. We are so proud of our community and look forward to highlighting Longmont at the competition in June. The award creates a great deal of civic pride and allows us to share our community successes with other communities across the country so they can be inspired by our accomplishments and, hopefully, imple-

The award is open to all American communities –from major cities, counties and regions to tribes, neighborhoods, towns and villages. In applying, communities reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, challenges and the progress they have made.

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Yoga Flows on Sundays at ST. VRAIN CIDERY Before rolling out the yoga mat and preparing to spend some time getting in touch with your breath, consider whether it’s time to change up your venue.

For a change of pace, why not visit a local brew pub, winery or distillery and pair it up with a glass of your favorite libation?

As more local businesses buiild partnerships, some truly uniq que combinations have sprung up in Longmont.

Not long after St. Vrain Cidery opened its doors, cofounder and CEO Cindy Landi noticed long days

Her solu ution was simple. The way she saw it—since she could not d time to go to the yoga find sttudio, she would do the next llogical thing. She brought tthe studio to her workplace—St. Vrain Cidery—a decision that made yoga more accessible to her and m th hee loca h locals.

“IIt started because I missed doing yoga and m I was so busy. It was or selfish reasons,” fo St. Vrain Cidery clears out the floor and fires up the taps for their yoga sessions.

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Stretch hing and Sipping— SHRI STUDIOS AND LON NGTUCKY SPIRITS TE EAM UP

“The taproom is over 1,000 square feet. We max out around 26 yoga mats, and if we need more room we can roll up the garage door to accommodate [more] people,” she said.

L Longtucky Spirits disttillery teamed up with Shri Yoga studio to help Longmont locals ease into the weekend with a Saturdayy

People come in to the taproom on Sunday mornings because they love three things—yoga, hard cider and Kevin Flynn, the yoga instructor, said Landi.

“His vibe exudes this incredible py, fun energy,” she said. “He’s happ and calm.”

He teaches a yoga yin-style, which targets deeper layers of tissue and requires holding poses longer than other traditional yoga styles. Flynn teaches it in a mellow way, unlike some hardcore instructors, Landi said.

After class, when everyone’s feelin’ all chilled-out and noodle-like, they just sit back and enjoy a gluten free cider, which is fermented apple juice that carries a whopping 7 percent alcohol, “...it’s comparable to craft beer,” said Landi. For example, on average, Stone IPA weighs in at around 6.9 percent alcohol.

“People [some] who love craft beer are realizing they have a gluten intolerance and are transitioning from beer to cider,” she said. “They [ciders] are similar to craft beer, because they are carbonated, there’s a head on it when you pour it and we use similar style of glass.”

Cocktails and yoga are the perfect summer pairing at Longtucky Spirits.

(Tim Seibert/Longmont Magazine)

St. Vrain Cidery come in a varietyy of tastes to please many palates. Nott all hard ciders deliver a sweet taste,

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said Landi, when compared to some popular brands on the market. That’s because St. Vrain Cidery ferments their ciders to “complete dryness,” she says.

Sarah Holland-Bozza, Bar Manager with Longtucky Spirits said the synergistic partnership works well for both businesses. The Saturday morning drop-ins introduce yoga practitioners to the distillery—while curious distillery customers venture into Shri Yoga Studios and support that business, said Holland-Bozza.

“People love it because they love to see two small businesses in the neighborhood working together,” she said. “We partner with lots of different companies,” adding that local milk goes into their white Russian cocktails.

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morning stretch followed by sipping on spirits. The drop-in fee is just 10 bucks with includes a tasty cocktail.

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“Th hey love the social aspect and it’s

based partnerships, saaid Holland-Bozza.

am more relaxed atmosphere. The peo ople feel really comfortable in this

Classes are taught in Vinyasa style, which emphasizes gentle stretching. To keep it interesting, said Holland-Bozza said they rotate new teachers into the schedule each week “We practice in the taasting room, it fits about 25 mats,” she have space ffor said, adding that they h more yoga mats.

The building used to belong to the Times-Call newspaper where busy reporters broke stories and chased down press deadlines. After quite the demo project, the owners transformed the space into a sanctuary where people sink into their seats and imbibe libations while the stress of the week melts away.

“It’s a beautiful space and has windows now,” said Holland Bozza. “We built the tables and chairs and [the décor] there is a lot of copper and wood.”

The space works well because it’s roomy enough that no one needs to climb over their neighbor during leggy poses like plow--or arm and shoulder lengtheners like Warrior pose.

“And it doesn’t hurt they finish with a cocktail,” said Holland-Bozza.

The cocktail afterwards creates a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to socialize after class and make new friends.

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spaace,” said Holland-Bozza.

It’s common for people to linger for about a h half hour to an hourr after class, said Hollandozza.

Bo ““The yoga teeacher usuallly stays afterr and gets to kno ow the class.

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WHEN: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to Noon, $10, includes cocktail BESTSELLERS: Not Yo’ Mama’s Horchata: Horchata, a spiced iced-coffee infused with spiced vanilla rice milk, paired with cinnamon ginger whisky.

Kombucha Cocktail: Alpine dry gin paired with Kombucha ”It’s really refreshing and bright,” said Holland-Bozza.

Kombucha is provided by Knuckle Puck Brewery, in Meade—and Longmont-based Summit Tacos provides the Horchata.

said Holland-Bozza.

MORE BREWERIES TAP INTO THE YOGA CRAZE If beer is more your thing, you may find yoga and breweries a more inviting pair. Bootstrap Brewing in Longmont and Outlaw Yoga bring them together on select Sunday mornings.

WHEN: Sunday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 10 10:30 a.m.- noon WHERE: Bootstrap Brewing, 142 Pratt Street, Longmont Check outlawyoga.com for a schedule and more information.

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ENTERTAINMENT

is about fairs, festivals, music and … hot air balloons!

BY SHELLEY WIDHALM for LONGMONT MAGAZINE

With summer all about getting out, nearly every city along the Front Range offers festivals, fairs, shows and special days, each with their unique twist.

Think strawberries and gardens, booths and flash mobs, and outdoor games and a balloon launch and you’ll start to get a feel of the offerings. Because the list is long, you can fill every weekend with something fun or you can pick and choose to keep your summer packed with all sorts of entertainment.

How about beginning your adventures in Longmont with strawberry shortcake at the Strawberry Festival? Then head to nearby Lyons, Frederick and Berthoud to keep the fun in summer going all season long.

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The antique show will bring together more than 80 dealers in antiques, collectibles and vintage items selling their wares, coupled with an art show, a glass grinder service for chipped and damaged glass items, and gift certificates drawn on the hour.

The Strawberry Festival Vintage & Antique Market is one local The St. Vrain Hisevent that kicks off the summer festival season. torical Society will (Photo courtesy St. Vrain Historical Society) sell local historical he first summer adventure is the publications, cookbooks and solar 48th annual Strawberry Festival lights. And the café will serve barbeVintage & Antique Market, hosted by cue sandwiches and strawberry shortcake in honor of the event’s name, the St. Vrain Historical Society. The and there also will be a bake sale. celebration of Longmont’s history

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May 19-20 at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont will center on an antique show, good food and, of course, strawberries.

“It’s always fun to go and explore and look around and see what all the unique items are for sale,” said Alyce Davis, executive director of the St.

Vrain Historical Society. “These old items bring back memories.”

The name of the event comes from a strawberry festival started in Longmont in 1871 to dedicate the newly built library hall. Strawberries were ordered from the East Coast to honor philanthropist Elizabeth Thompson, who was from the area and gave to the library. A hundred years later, the St. Vrain Historical Society brought the event back and turned it into an antique show and fundraiser for historic preservation and education in the St. Vrain Valley.

“We took the name and ran with it,” Davis said.

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

WHERE: Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont HOW MUCH: $5 per person; children 12 and under are free.

COLORADO BURNING CAN Brewery, will present more than 70 breweries to visit, adventure sports to watch and do, and a concert to see at Bohn Park in Lyons.

La Sportiva Burning can man greets craft beer enthusiasts at Burning Can in Lyons. (Edward Bruder Photography.)

Trail Run Relay will start at 10 or those who love adventure, a.m. on June 2 with a 3-mile chalbeer, music and camping, the lenging trail loop. There also will be 2018 Colorado Burning Can Festicornhole, a disc golf tournament and val at the Lyons Outdoor Games is a Dock Dogs aquatic dogs competithe perfect weekend June 1-2 for an tion, plus hiking, bike riding, yoga outdoor lifestyle festival. and musical entertainment.

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Games and Concert is $10 and $5 for children 5-12 to see the games and the concert. For the Burning Can Beer Fest that includes the games, concerts and beer, tickets are $45.

There also are fees for overnight camping.

The event raises funds and awareness for the Can’d Aid Foundation and the town of Lyons.

WHEN: Friday, June 1, beginning at 3 p.m; Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m WHERE: Bohn Park, 199 Second Ave., Lyons HOW MUCH: $45 per person; + $10 per person; $5 children 5-12 for Lyons Outdoor Games

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or a taste of the arts, head to the Why Not Niwot? Juried Art Show during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday,

June 1. The Juried and People’s Choice winners will be announced at the Niwot Art Walk and Awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Osmosis Art Gallery, 290 Second Ave., in Niwot.

The art show, hosted by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association and Osmosis Art Gallery, will present the entries from local and regional artists who submitted two-dimensional works depicting the look, feel and essence of the Niwot community. This year, there are 27 entries featured at nine different businesses in Niwot.

“It’s a great way to see all these different places in Niwot. It gives you a reason to go to all the places,” said Michelle Henzel, office manager at Osmosis Art Gallery. “It’s interesting to see artists’ perspectives and interpretations of Niwot.”

Locals and visitors can pick up a map of participating businesses in the art walk, see each piece, collect passport stamps and vote on their favorites. If they collect all nine passport stamps, they can be entered into a drawing for a print of the juried first prize piece for the Passport Art Walk Competition. Entries can be viewed 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday during the month of May. Passports need to be submitted by May 27 at any of the business stops.

The awards for the art show will be given to first place as chosen by the selection committee and first place as chosen by the people, as well as second and third place by the art show jury. The winning piece will be used to market the 2019 Niwot Art Walk and will be featured in 250 signed limitededition prints, on blank cards and on wine labels for wine sold at Niwot Liquor. The cards also will feature the first to third-place winners.

Proceeds from the event will support the town’s parks.

WHEN: Friday, June 1; 6:30 p.m.

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he 64th annual Berthoud Day on Saturday, June 2, will celebrate the town of Berthoud with a parade, vendors, music and a long list of activities.

The first activity on the list is a parade at 11 a.m. on Mountain Avenue, starting at North Second Street and heading west. At noon, the festivities will continue at Berthoud Town Park, 200 Seventh St., and will include vendors, music, food, a beer garden, free kids activities and a swimming pool. Bands will be playing all day until 9 p.m.

“Whenever an event has been around for 64 years, it’s something people want to come to because it’s got the longevity,” said Deanne Mulvihill, executive director of the Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce, host of the event. “It’s very family friendly because Grace Place is sponsoring our kids events. ... It’s a community event, so people get to see their neighbors. … It’s a great meeting place.”

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.

WHERE: Berthoud Town Park, 200 Seventh St., Berthoud

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showcase six gardens in Longmont June 8-9, demonstrating different garden designs and layouts and ideas for gardening.

LSO GUILD GARDEN TOUR

Gather ideas for your own home and garden at the annual LSO Guild’s Garden Tour.

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Guild’s Garden Tour allows you to support one and visit the other. The 41st annual LSO Garden Tour will

The garden stops will include a prairie-inspired garden of natural grasses and plants; a mix of gardens with gnomes, koi and native wildlife; an old-town sanctuary garden; a midtown garden with a sunken patio and outdoor living space; and rounding out the tour, two neighboring gardens featuring complementary landscapes.

“The gardens this year cover a wide range, from small cottage gardens to a wholly xeriscaped yard,” said Karen White, guild president and chairwoman of the garden tour committee. “Come see lots of ideas that might work in your own yard. Meet

with Master Gardeners for help with gardening challenges. See everything from heirloom roses to heirloom tomatoes.”

The garden tour will stop at 1302 Carolina Ave., 766 Sanctuary Lane, 2481 Collyer St., 1324 15th Ave., and 2134 and 2138 River Walk Lane.

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Proceeds from the tour will benefit the orchestra. The LSO Guild, founded in 1968 supports and promotes the Longmont Symphony Orchestra by providing financial support and refreshments for orchestra rehearsals. In the past seven years, the guild donated more than $82,000 to the orchestra.

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he Chamber also is hosting the sixth annual Berthoud Sunfest (Home of the Outdoor Quilt Show) Saturday, June 16, at Fickel Park to put some fun in quilting.

Sunfest is an art vendor show with its history as Berthoud’s Outdoor Quilt Show and will present an assortment of quilts for viewing and for sale. More than 100 quilts will be on display, and visitors can vote for their favorites. Visitors also can do some shopping at art vendor booths for clothing, jewelry, art, woodworking, pottery, birdhouses and household items.

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The featured quilter this year will be nationally known quilter Jill Shaulis of Pearl City, Ill. She will present a fee-based workshop 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 17 at the

Berthoud Area Community Center, 248 Welch Ave. The event gives quilters a way to share their work beyond showing their friends and family, Mulvihill said.

“Other people can come and admire your work,” Mulvihill said. “They are beautiful.”

The idea of a barn quilt trail will be presented during this year’s show and will become a part of the event next year, where visitors will be able to take a tour to see wooden quilts.

“All of our events are totally different,” Mulvihill said. “This is our artisan event. It’s all about the arts, so we celebrate that talent here in Berthoud and Northern Colorado.”

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Fickel Park, 700 Mountain Ave., Berthoud

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Out Boulder County will host the event for the third year this year, continuing the event’s 30-year tradition. The event began as a small gathering at a park and grew from there with 80 to 90 vendors expected this year.

Out Boulder County and the other vendors will offer pride merchandise, information and resources. There also will be prize giveaways, flash mobs, photo booths, a dunk tank and other activities. New this year will be the design contest for the official Longmont and Boulder Pride T-shirts with a $300 prize provided by the Longmont Community Foundation.

“What makes it a fun event is how community-oriented it is,” said Juan Moreno, development and special events manager for Out Boulder County, a nonprofit that advocates and serves as a resource center for the LGBTQ community.

“We try to bring in as many people with different perspectives, so those who attend can have a good time.”

WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 2-6 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Longmont, 4th St. between Main and Emery Streets

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“People love coming out to do that to have that experience because it’s so unique,” Wilson said. “Just to be out in the field with 40 hot air balloons is an interesting experience. It’s every color of the rainbow.”

The morning balloon liftoffs are scheduled at sunrise at about 5:30-6 a.m. each day, weather permitting. There also will be a glow party 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Centennial Park, 630 Eighth St. The party will feature a band, food trucks, a beer garden, free kids activities, free tethered hot air balloon rides and candlestickings, weather permitting.

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It’s that time of year where we honor the moms and dads who give their love, time and support all year-round. Here are few suggestions both traditional and a little off the everyday path.

Grill it up

This Traeger wood pellet grill features a wide stable stand to make it easy to cart from your patio to your favorite tailgate location or campsite. Why sacrifice that fantastic smoked flavor when you can just bring it with you? It’s size and lack of open flame also make it HOA compatible. (Traeger Bronson 20 Wood Pellet 38 in. Grill,500 BTU, $499.99: Available at Ace Hardware, 1727 Main St., Longmont, acelongmont.com)

Spa Day!

Who wouldn’t want to spend a day relaxing and being pampered?

Brookside Gardens’ special Day At The Spa package comes with an Aveda Facial, an hour long Elemental Nature Massage which can be customized to suit your favorite Aveada aroma and massage technique, plus a manicure and pedicure and a spa lunch. If time is a concern, there are many other packages and single services to choose from. Visit brooksidegardensspa.com to see what’s available. (A Day At The Spa package: $195, Brookside Gardens, 619 E. County Road 8, Berthoud, 970-5323663)

Classic Roses

Give mom blooms that last—give her a rose bush. The Flower Bin carries so many varieties, you’re sure to find the perfect beauty for Mom to enjoy year after year. And if roses aren’t her taste, choose from a huge variety of housegrown flowers and plants. (Available at The Flower Bin, 1805 Nelson Road, Longmont, theflowerbin.net)

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Serve with Style

Norah Fleming creates a variety of serving pieces for your table from wooden cheese boards to stoneware platters and “minis” —interchangeable decorative figurines that can be swapped out for any and every occasion. The minis make adorable and collectible gifts for Mom’s favorite events.

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For the caffeine addicted dad, Que’s Espresso sells a variety of bagged blends by Boulder’s Dragonfly Roasters. Pick up a couple of different choices along with a stainless steel tumbler to keep his brew hot for hours. (Available at Que’s Espresso, 600 S. Airport Rd., Longmont, quesespresso.com)

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For the mom that loves her vino, venture out to Blue Mountain Vineyards in Berthoud on Friday evenings throughout May (from 5-8 p.m.) for an open tasting. Wines will be sold by the glass and bottles are available for purchase when Mom decides which is her favorite.. (Available at Budget Home Supply, 780 Boston Ave, Longmont, budgethomesupply.com)

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BEAT OF Longmont summer concert series offer plenty for everyone THERE’S MUSIC IN THE AIR, and each week is changing up the beat. As spring’s delicate loveliness gives way to robust summer heat and energy, robin trills and soft flutters are steadily replaced with the fresh, inviting vibes of varied musical performances.

Summer concerts are as signature to the season as lounging poolside and family vacations. As school lets out and the evenings grow brighter and balmier, there’s nothing like the beckoning call of a good band. Here in Longmont, we’re fortunate to have a fabulous range of fun, FREE, beloved concert offerings for the whole family to choose from. Check out all of them, and revel in your summer groove.

TOWN SU DOWN CERT S MMER ERIES N CO Longmont Downtown Development Authority is looking forward to this 10th year of hosting FREE Downtown Summer Concerts. The concerts, held at 4th and Kimbark, feature family-friendly music performances, local food and drink vendors, kids’ inflatable activities, free popcorn and water (while supplies last), and lots of fun! “Downtown concerts have a friendly, lively character about them,” says Longmont resident BreAnne Meyer. “You can feel the pulse of the community, which is what we moved here for.”

This summer, in response to community feedback around format changes from last year, the LDDA will be returning to the weekly consistency of their former model--every Friday night in June. There will further be some special additions. Throughout the series, once again presented by Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, attendees will enjoy rotating local food vendors, contests and prizes throughout the month, and exciting weekly features. “We’re proud of the success we’ve had in building the concert series over the past ten years, and want to continue to improve and grow this fun community event to keep Downtown Longmont vibrant,” says Colin Argys, LDDA Event Coordinator.

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Downtown Summer Concerts 2018 Line-up (Friday nights in June): JUNE 1: Opening Night Kickoff with Face Vocal Band JUNE 8: SVVSD All High Schools Reunion with Last Men on Earth JUNE 15: Ladies’ Night featuring three of Longmont’s talented female singer/songwriters: Taylor Shae, Jessica Eppler of Clandestine Amigo, and Bonnie Sims of Bonnie and the Clydes JUNE 22:Summer Solstice Celebration with Policulture JUNE 29: Final Fiesta salsa night with Quemando Keep up-to-date at downtownlongmont.com/calendar/summer-concerts

ONT M LONGM ONC USEUM C ERT SER R E IES SUMM Community-based Longmont Museum & Cultural Center doesn’t keep its inspiring and enriching offerings contained within its walls. The museum is well-known for its changing featured exhibits in history, art; the award-winning staple exhibit Front Range Rising; and numerous diverse programming offerings. It further invites all to gather and enjoy a dynamic range of free outdoor summer concerts.

Longmont Museum moved into its distinct, contemporary permanent home in 2002. Two years later, the inaugural free summer concert series was well-received and soon looked forward to. Held in the grassy outdoor museum courtyard on Thursday evenings, museum concerts typically host roughly 400-500 people per event, and recently began selling wine and beer. “It’s a great way to enjoy a summer evening,” says Museum Marketing and Development Manager Joan Harrold. “Bring your family and enjoy the music and culture!”

Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 2018 Schedule: JUNE 21: FY5—Colorado’s FY5 plays new songs steeped

JULY 12: After Midnight—Swinging hard since 1997,

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bold musicianship, the band strives to connect to listeners with stories of common struggles and big ideas.

JUNE 28: Delta Sonics—A Chicago Blues base seasoned with swing, New Orleans R&B, and early Rock and Roll.

Voted the Westword’s best blues band in Denver for the last six years, the group dazzles with slide guitar, harmonica, bass, drums, and smooth vocals.

JULY 5: Wild Road Band—This seven-piece classic country band hails from Loveland and features honky tonk piano, steel guitar, cranking fiddle, and twanging telecaster alongside great harmonies.

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from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra.

JULY 19: The Heartstring Hunters—This five-piece indie folk rock band from Boulder features rich harmonies, youthful optimism, and stories from the road. It’s a sound that invites you into a musical conversation between friends.

Lawn chairs and picnics are welcome! Alcohol and concessions available for sale (only alcohol purchased on site is allowed.)

Follow the concert schedule and changes at longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-e-m/museum/summer-concert-series

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closed area of Whistle Stop Park, just opposite the cheerfully enticing Niwot Children’s Park. Always well-attended, the muchloved concerts begin with a Happy Hour in the park from 5 - 6, with drinks and specials offered alongside the opening musical act. A half hour break then precedes the evening’s headlining band, allowing for options and adjustments. “We love having this in

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our community,” says Niwot resident Heather Rutherford, who enjoys attending the concerts with her husband and their two young boys. “We can bring a picnic, and there are also food trucks there. The playground being across the street is really handy if the noise and activity feels overwhelming. With younger children, it’s really nice, too, to be able to have the option to go and hang out as a whole family for just the opening act, when it’s quieter.”

The beloved concert series truly reflects the strength of the warm, local community. “Rock & Rails is unique in that it’s staffed by volunteers,” says Vicki Maurer, Co-Manager of the series. “All net proceeds from sponsor-

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ships, alcohol sales and vendor fees are returned to the Niwot Community to pay for upkeep of Whistle Stop Park and Children’s Park, as well as other events.” “People tell us that Rock & Rails is their favorite summer concert venue,” adds Co-Manager Biff Warren. “I always run into someone I know that I haven’t seen for awhile. It just feels like a big block party. We get help from lots of community organizations, and they benefit from the tip jar proceeds, which last year generated over $15,000 for other non-profits.”

A variety of food trucks and local beer vendors serve Rock & Rails-please bring cash for easy purchasing. No outside alcohol is permitted in the park. Portable chairs and blankets are allowed.

Rock & Rails 2018 Line-up (Thursday evenings, June – August) JUNE 7: Dean Himes, The Sammy Mayfield Band JUNE 14: John Mieras, Funk Knuf JUNE 21: Niwot Community Semi Marching Free Grange Band, One on One JUNE 28: Maez & Pachecho, Last Men on Earth JULY 5: Livy & The Boys, The Rebecca Folsom Band JULY 12: Strangebyrds, The Long Run JULY 19:Legitimate by Friday, The Banshee Tree

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MONT PUBLIC LIB LONG ER CONCERT RARY SERIES SUMM Families with young children could be hard-pressed to create a more pleasant summer morning than those offered on Thursdays at the Longmont Public Library. The popular Summertime Family Concerts and Shows are held weekly at 10 a.m. on the West Patio and typically draw approximately 250-300 parents and children with the average of 10 and under. “There’s usually a lot of dancing, twirling, giggling, “instrument petting”, and chalk art!” says head librarian for children and teens services, Elektra Greer. “It’s a great way to ensure a long, summer afternoon nap...for child and parents!”

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JUNE 7: Kyle Donovan - Rock On! Science; Interactive Earth Science Show JUNE 14: Mad Science

“Libraries are all about cultural and educational experiences for the whole family, and nothing does that better than a summer concert series,” Greer says. Between colorful rhythms and melodies, community gathering, and shelves and bins of books just meters away, these summer concerts epitomize fun summer learning and connections. “The concerts are a wonderful way to expose the kids to different performances and to get out with other young families,” says Longmont resident Kim Coventry, whose two young sons have made the most of their concert experiences.

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THE DOG RANCH IN BERTHOUD is not just another place to get Fifi groomed. Sure, they’ll groom her, board her, give her a spot in doggy daycare, and even train her, but this benevolent paradise for dogs also is doing amazing work through the Rescues Rescuing Veterans (RRV) program.

Owner Ashley Dinger opened the Dog Ranch last year, previously having worked as a veterinary assistant and running another nonprofit animal rescue facility from 20092016. A stint with another kennel set her on a course to branch out on her own and open the Dog Ranch, which allows her to use her training and experience and be involved with her passions. “Our facility aims to be a one-stop shop with all dog-related needs, as well as heavily focusing

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on community involvement,” says Dinger. “Anything we can do to give back to the community for both people and animals is the root of our facility.” In addition to RRV, the Dog Ranch also hosts a local nonprofit called Furniture Angels that helps displaced families get back on their feet by assisting with furnishing their apartment or new house with household items at no cost. Last but not least, the Rescue Farm at the Dog Ranch is currently home to horses,

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a cow, ducks, goats, chickens, and pigs.

The farm’s two donkeys were recently placed with their permanent home. Rescuing critters in need is laborious, costly, and takes a lot of time, but Dinger and staff try to place any rescued animal with a “forever home” when possible. At this time, an outreach group for recovering addicts from Boulder volunteers time on the ranch, learning to care for the animals.

The Dog Ranch’s primary entity is a for-profit business offering a variety of services, dog boarding, doggy daycare, dog training, dog grooming, and veterinary services (for small animals). The ranch averages about 60 dogs a day for its services, and during peak times they have up to 100 dogs at the facility. A few of those dogs at any given time, as part of the RRV program, will eventually

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be partnered with military veterans seeking emotional support/therapy companions.

The Dog Ranch is the home base for the RRV program. Dinger explains that the ranch works with a variety of trainers that train the dogs through the program and help dogs already in veteran housing with basic training. The ranch fosters dogs for various organizations to assist in aiding the reduction of homeless pets, and works with pre-qualified veterans to match them with the appropriate dog. “Veterans have always been a near and dear cause to my heart, both from friends and family members that have dedicated their service to our country,” Dinger adds.

“It seemed like a natural combination to simultaneously help homeless animals with veterans suffering from emotional trauma. There is no better feeling than helping animals and people at the same time.”

A couple of statistics on both veterans and dogs are shocking: 1) More than 22 veterans a day are lost to suicide - now the leading cause of death in the military; and 2) More than 4,000 dogs are put to sleep in shelters every day!

Rescues Rescuing Veterans, a registered nonprofit organization, seeks to bridge the gap by exclusively placing rescued dogs as companion dogs to help veterans overcome PTSD and depression. RRV uses donations to help pay for approved veterans’ dogs and vetting costs. The goal is to provide a veteran with an emotional support dog at no cost to them.

Robb Smith is a 21-year Army veteran and current Colorado American Legion senior vice commander.

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When he adopted his female lab mix, Cadence, from PetCo a couple of years ago, The Dog Ranch’s RRV program provided free neutering.

If more people had this approach to helping veterans, our world would be a different place.

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Smith actually had a prescription from the VA for a support dog, as many veterans who are experiencing PTSD and depression do. He is very frank about the need: “When veterans suffering with depression or PTSD are waiting a year or more to get a dog through other programs, but they need something to love and care for now, they might not have a year left in them.”

The RRV timeline for placing a dog with a veteran is usually from a few weeks to a few months at the most.

A veteran’s first step is to provide service verification. Then it’s about finding a good dog that will be a match for the veteran’s specific needs and qualifications (age, sex, breed. etc.).

The veteran receives a fully vaccinated, neutered dog that’s been tested for agerelated conditions. Training is then offered at no cost.

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Smith has become an outspoken advocate for the RRV program. He noted in our interview that the name of the RRV program - Rescues Rescuing Veterans - is absolutely true.

“It’s such a great group of people at the Dog Ranch,” Smith says. “I’ve gotten pretty attached to them.

They are doing all they can to help veterans through the program and not asking for anything in return. If more people had this approach to helping veterans, our world would be a different place.”

If your dog needs grooming, boarding, training, or daycare, if you want more info on how to help out at the Dog Ranch, or if you’re a veteran interested in the RRV program, please get in touch today!

The Dog Ranch, 2586 S. U.S. Highway 287, Berthoud; 970.599.0001; dogranchco.com

United States Marines from the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Fort Collins-Loveland-Greeley volunteered to do some work in The Dog Ranch’s indoor arena. Their efforts helped get training facilities open, thus getting vets in to train with their animals sooner.

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BY EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LONGMONT MAGAZINE With only a few weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, it’s time to start making plans for how you will celebrate your parents this year. We have a few ideas!

BRUNCH WITH MOM

There is no shortage of delicious brunch options where you can raise a mimosa (or Bloody Mary) toast to Mom. In fact, Leenie’s Cafe will be forgoing its typical lunch fare on Mother’s Day in favor of an exclusively breakfast- and brunch-themed menu. With sweet specials like blueberry french toast and savory ones like Crab Cake Benedict with smoked paprika hollandaise, there’s something for every mom’s palate. Leenie’s is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 13.

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Motherlode Cafe will be serving up a special menu for Mother’s Day, along with signature drinks. (Tim Seibert/Longmont Magazine)

banger sausages, and french toast.

Visitors can also imbibe in cocktail specials like Motherlode’s signature Bloody Marys and Bloody Marias.

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For a more social dining experience, The Post Brewing Company will be open for brunch, dinner and happy hour on Sunday, June 17.

“The Post Brewing Company is celebrating all the awesome dads out there this Father’s Day,” says Nik Hanks from The Big Red F Restaurant Group. “There will be delicious specials and ice-cold craft beer that will make dad want to forgo his home grill for the day.”

Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids will be handing out a free 19.2-ounce Dale’s Pale Ale or B. Stiff & Sons Root Beer to every dad at the restaurant on Sunday, June 17. Music will also be a feature of the family affair: Bad Choices, a kid’s

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blues band, plays an opening set at 3 p.m., followed by headliner The Jackson Cloud Band at 4 p.m.

GIFTS THEY’LL LOVE

A DAY OUT Mom or Dad might enjoy a big adventure on their celebratory day. For the fearless mother or father, visit Mile Hi Skydiving Center. With jumps as high as 18,000 miles above sea level, treat your precious parent to an unmatched view of the Rockies. Packages start at $200.

If staying ground-side is more your style, a round of golf makes for a fun spring Sunday. Estes Park 18-

Spend a day on Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course with mom or dad this year.

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Hole Golf Course will be running a two-for-one Mother’s Day special.

They’ll cover mom’s green fee and range balls when you purchase a green fee and full cart at normal price. Reserve a tee time for Sunday,

Jewelry is a timeless gift that will stay with Mom and as a reminder of your love. “Diamonds are strong and scratch resistant, so they are always the perfect gift, especially for moms who are active, love the outdoors and want to wear jewelry but don’t want to worry about damaging it,” says Rose Faissal of The Gold Market in Longmont.

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Faissal also recommends jewelry with a personal touch.

“We have a new line of jewelry that not only can incorporate a child’s name and birthstones, but we can also put thumbprints, handwriting, artwork, baby footprints, and even paw prints and nose prints for gifts from their furry babies,” she says.

The Gold Market will also be running a video contest for Mother’s Day. The winner will be selected randomly to win a Shimmering Diamond necklace. See The Gold Market’s Facebook page for more information.

Nose or paw print jewelry from The Gold Market makes a memorable gift for moms who love their fur babies.

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Alexander and her husband, both medical professionals, have three biological children, yet a few years ago they felt a desire to “use what we have to help others,” she said.

“There’s always a huge need for stable homes,” she said. “We saw that some kids don’t have what our biological children have just because of the family they’re born into, and we thought, ‘We can do this.’” She added, “Hopefully we will change a life for good, make our community better, make our world better.

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Alexander and her husband were certified as foster parents in Denver County in 2016. “We got a babysitter and went through training two nights a week for three months. It was that important to us,” she said.

The day they were licensed, Denver’s child placement agency asked the Alexanders to foster three-week-old Jocelyn, who had been exposed to drugs in utero and was starving on the streets of Denver with her mother. “I had never been a foster parent before, but I had

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loved an infant before,” Alexander said. So she scooped up Jocelyn and hugged her through long nights and months of therapy sessions and medical appointments.

The family recently adopted Jocelyn and have fostered 12 children.

“Some people say they can’t foster because they’ll feel too attached,” Alexander said. “I say that’s the kind of person who should do it. These kids need someone to love them, to care about them. Once you start, it’s less thinking, ‘I’ll get too attached,’ and more, ‘how many kids can I help?’”

Alexander said adoption from foster care means “a cycle of neglect and abuse has been broken.” While it is a several-year process and often emotionally and

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physically draining, she said, “it is all so worth it when you are sitting in the courtroom hearing your child officially gain your last name.”

Bonnie Lloyd, supervisor of foster care and adoption at Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services, said about 140 children in Boulder County reside in foster care. “The goal of foster care is always reunification with family, but for families where that isn’t possible, adoption from foster care is a way to make a difference in a lasting way,” she said.

“We really need people to come forward,” Lloyd continued. “We all come up with reasons we can’t help, but these are the children of our community. If we don’t step up, who will?”

Foster parents provide a safe, temporary home for children and teenagers whose parents “need time to learn new skills to become the parents their children need them to be,” according to CO4Kids’s website. CO4Kids is a state-run site that offers guidance on abuse prevention and information on how to foster or adopt.

Similarly, adoption builds families by “matching the right family with the child,” Lloyd said, and in Colorado, there are three ways to do it: adoption from foster care, international adoption and private domestic adoption. The majority of adoptions in Colorado are through foster care, the most cost effective adoption option.

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Coloradoans seeking to foster or adopt must be 21 years of age, live in the United State legally, pass a background check, receive a safe home study visit and complete eight weeks of training, which delves into parenting traumatized children and child development, Lloyd explained.

Boulder County facilitates support groups for foster and adopting parents, and foster families are directly supported and supervised by an assigned staff member. Foster children receive Medicaid and a stipend for maintenance fees. Families hoping to adopt through Boulder County must certify as foster parents.

Lloyd, who has advocated for Boulder County children for 17 years, said the best part of foster care is seeing children overcome difficulties. “When these children leave your home, you’ve changed their life for the better,” she said. “Foster parenting is a different way of parenting, a healing way.”

Tasha and Billy of Longmont are walking the path of healing parenthood, as they adopted three siblings in 2017 on Nov. 17, notably the day before National Adoption Day, after four years as foster parents. Infertility prompted them to consider adoption from foster care, “mostly because there is tremendous need for foster parents,” said Tasha, a school teacher. “Our little guy came to us first, before his two sisters. It was incredibly difficult the first two weeks. I had never been a mother 44 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

this was foster care” – yet soon embraced.

“This is by far the hardest thing we’ve ever done, but also the most rewarding,” she said.

Lexi and Jake Alexander of Aurora adopted Jocelyn last year after caring for her as foster parents.

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before, and here we have this little guy whose entire life was turned upside down,” she said. Tasha and Billy utilized routines and clear parameters and poured on the love.

Six months later both the boy’s twin sister and older sister, now age 5, joined the family.

“We had no clue what we were doing in the beginning. Boulder County is amazing with the support they give to foster families and biological families, too,” Tasha said. Because foster parenting is aimed at reunification with birth parents if feasible, Tasha said, “When I found out we were able to adopt them, it crushed me. It broke my heart that they couldn’t go back.”

Tasha said it took a while for her oldest to call her mom. “When you become a foster parent, you have to earn that title of mom. Most of these kinds aren’t going to come in and call you mom.” Her son, unexpectedly, did refer to Tasha as mommy from day one, a title she originally resisted – “because I knew LongmontMagazine.com

This rewarding yet demanding experience led Debra Caves to the Colorado Coalition of Adoptive Families (CoCALF), an advocacy nonprofit that supports Colorado adoptive families.

“When we adopted years ago, there was little to no support for families.

Now counties provide much more,” said Caves, executive director of CoCALF. “When we adopt a child whose been traumatized, adoption is usually not the end of support needed.” Caves helps parents navigate post-adoption support and therapies, as well as financial assistance and family services.

Social services agencies are especially in need of families to care for children with special needs, sibling groups, older youth and young people for whom English is a second language.

Alexander said foster care and adoption is part of living well in community. “We hope to raise all our children to be advocates for positive change in the world,” she said. “One way to do this is caring for these little ones.”

For information on foster parenting or adoption in Boulder County or to register for a foster care orientation, visit bouldercounty.org/families/ foster-care-adoption.

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Our family stepped into TREAT Snack House on a brisk late spring afternoon.

The downtown space at 449 Main St. was filled with natural lighting and plenty of seating as we wandered in to grab a quick bite. My two kids, Elleanna (5) and Asa (2), excitedly pointed at all of the options, immediately wanting to order everything. As I held them back from smearing Sometimes you just need a snack. TREAT Snack House provides small bites to satisfy that craving. their noses on the refrigerated (Tim Seibert/Longmont Magazine) glass case, I explained to owner Susan Nowlin that my family And just like that, our snack time cravner for a nice dessert.” is special when it comes to snacking; ings were solved. my kids are egg-free, and my husband is Nowlin’s mission is to provide a place gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free. for people to connect, over snacks and “This [restaurant concept] really just desserts, of course. She is even excame about as something I was need“No problem,” she said. “We’ve got perimenting with keeping the restaurant ing for me and my family,” Nowlin some options.” open until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday said. “Sometimes the only time we can nights, to provide a place for the afterreally connect is over a snack My kids dinner crowd to wander in and spend We ordered some fresh gluten-free vegan are teenagers and are busy. We realized some quality time together. peanut butter chocolate chip cookies and it was hard to find a place for a snack a fruit cup with peanut butter dip for the where they had something that everyone kids. I settled on a bacon-jalapeno popwanted and could fit everyone’s dietary The menu ranges from healthy to indulper galette (I don’t eat sugar anymore, needs. And a lot of times the snacks were gent, with a focus on delivering those and there were lots of options to acpre-processed. We wanted to find snacks items quickly (for people who are on the commodate this need), and my husband there were real and fresh, and we also go) or for people who want to sit and stay for a while. Nowlin and chef Kevin decided to get a decaf almond milk latte. wanted a place we could go to after dinMay/June 2018

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her downtown location so that she could be in the middle of Longmont’s continually growing food and arts district.

“I have lived here for 14 years,” Nowlin said. “So, I have seen Longmont grow, and I have been so excited to be living here. I have seen the downtown area really evolve the last 6 years. It is just a great, fun area to be. So being downtown just really meant being part of a special community. I really wanted to be in a spot that was really in the thick of it. With all of the arts and the food areas that the downtown area Coffee drinks are the perfect accompaniment to sweet treats, but savory choices are also on supports, it just is a good place to the menu. (Tim Seibert/Longmont Magazine) be. We are really looking forward to cane sugar, and things that haven’t been Mannigan (a Boulder Auguste Esall of the parades and events; Main coffier School of Culinary Arts pastry refined and are keeping a lot of their street is a really good place to be that chef graduate) are still testing for the natural nutritive qualities to them as just has a down-home feeling that really best menu options. They plan to work they are incorporated into a recipe. If resonated with me.” seasonally with local ingredients. The we see a recipe that we like, we might current menu features different quinoa say, how can we make that a little more Nowlin also hopes to eventually expand salads, fruit bowls, smoothie bowls, real and natural so that it fits into our her snacking concept to other growing savory and sweet pastries, empanadas, a concept of real natural food.” full espresso bar and more. communities.

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Big Doings’ Erie, Colorado will be a lively spot June 9 when the sixth annual Brewfest comes to town.

Just 20 minutes east of Longmont, Erie’s historic downtown Briggs Street will host generous brewers, food trucks, local restaurants, musicians and over a thousand revelers.

Erie Chamber of Commerce executive director Elle Cabbage said, “The Brewfest has grown bigger and better ever year, just as the town of Erie has gotten bigger and better.

In fact, all of our events are gaining momentum and participation. This year we have 27 to 30 brewers coming to pour samples of their best beverages for our guests.”

Each commemorative Erie Brewfest glass can be refilled as many times as people want to sample the different beers and ciders. Three or four food trucks will be available so participants can purchase Mexican, Cuban, and American food. Erie’s downtown restaurants will have their fine foods for sale on Briggs Street, including 24 Carrot Bistro, a new American, farm to table restaurant; the Old Mine Cidery and Brewpub for sandwiches and pizza; Azteca for May/June 2018

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At one end of historic Briggs, Half Pint and the Growlers will be playing and at the other end Bailout will provide their music. The organizers feel confident that with all the people in the street the two bands won›t drown each other out.

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is one we look forward to each year because the attendees are true craft beer enthusiasts.

They aren›t there to overindulge, they are engaging and love to talk all things craft beer and what they are trying or have tried, but not in a pretentious way. And that makes us excited to present our love of the craft through our beers and in conversation.”

Guests at the Brewfest will be able to sample 300 Suns’ Baltic Porter, American Wheat, and Imperial Red and if it’s still available, Sake Saison.”

Dillon Boveri, the General Manager at The Post Brewing Co. in Longmont, says he likes to be a part of the Erie Brewfest «Because it›s a blast! We get to hang out with other local brewers, make some new friends, taste some new brews, and brag a little bit about our own award-winning beer! Any festival involving beer is always a good time.»

Boveri plans to pour pints of Howdy Beer and Townie Ale. He gives a little lowdown on each:

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“There’s no gesture friendlier than greeting someone with a ‘howdy’ and a delicious All-American Pilsener. With Howdy Beer, we’ve taken the notion of the American Pilsener and have refreshed and renewed it as a gloriously drinkable celebration of our unique American brewing heritage and amazing American ingredients.

This smooth, drinkable pils features a lovely American hop flavor and aroma, which gives way to a delicate malt flavor that finishes crisp and clean.”

people with wristbands can be served the beverages.

“We want people to know this is a family friendly event but we do want to make sure they know there are no children’s activities. Erie has other festivals that do that but this one doesn’t.”

Boveri said the Townie Ale is uptown, downtown, eastside, westside.

“We’re all townies and we all need a beer when we meet,” he said.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the event for the noon-4 p.m. event. Elle explained that anyone can come to Brewfest but only

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He added that Howdy Beer won the gold medal for American Pilsener in the 2016 US Open Beer Championship, the silver medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival for the American/International Style Pilsener and a bronze medal at the 2015 Colorado State Fair for Pilsener. It was mentioned as world class in Beer Advocate and was named the third best Pllsener in the USA in Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine.

“Townie Ale is that beer. Brewed to 6.2 percent ABV with American Malt and loads of American hops, Townie balances the rough and the smooth with an attitude that is never out of place. This beer delivers an amazing, complex hop aroma and flavor with a smooth malt backbone that will leave you wanting more.”

The Townie won a Bronze Medal in the 2015 Denver International Beer Competition for an English-style IPA and was called world class in Beer Advocate.

For safety sake, designated drivers will receive free entry; people who are not drinking do not have to pay to enter the controlled Brewfest area.

Sponsors include the Town Of Erie, Dunlap Electric, Frp Apparel, Waste Connections, Oakwood Homes and Costco. The Old Mine Cidery and Brewpub will host all the brewers for lunch before the event.

For advance tickets, call the Erie Chamber of Commerce at 303-8283440 or purchase them online at eriebrewfestcolorado.com. Registration on the day of Brewfest will be in front of the Erie Chamber of Commerce office at 235 Wells Street in downtown Erie.

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WHEN: JUNE 9, 12- 4 P.M.

WHERE: Erie Chamber of Commerce, 235 Wells Street, Erie FOR MORE INFORMATION: eriebrewfestcolorado.com

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SNYDER JEWELERS

celebrates 70 years in business

The expert team at Snyder Jewelers is dedicated to providing excellent guidance and assistance to each customer.

(Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine)

When Linda Snyder was a child, she would go to her family’s jewelry store after school, and, once her homework was finished, she’d help out around the store. Snyder recalls polishing silver, because, back then, there was a bridal registry display room with silver flatware, as well as china and crystal wares. She learned how to put batteries in watches, size watch bands and place charms on charm bracelets. By high school, Snyder was making her own jewelry to sell at school the next day.

Her training was an apprenticeship of sorts.

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celebrating its 70th year in business.

The store opened in 1948 and three generations of family ownership have made it a premier and trusted jewelry store serving Longmont and the greater Northern Colorado area, with selections of diamonds, engagement and wedding rings and watches. Linda Snyder took over the store in the 1980s after her father’s retirement sale. She moved the store from Main Street to Francis Street; it’s now located on Ken Pratt Boulevard.

To celebrate the anniversary, the

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store -- which is located at 2201 Ken Pratt Blvd. -- is planning events for September, including a big sale and celebration. A remodel is also in the plans, and the store will be adding some new showcases.

Snyder Jewelers was founded by Linda Snyder’s grandparents and her father, and her mother later joined the family business as well.

Her grandfather, Hobart Snyder, a disabled veteran, used the GI Bill to get an education in horology and he became a watch repairman. Her father John Snyder became a watchmaker and Master Jeweler after serving in the Army as a paratrooper, and he was especially skilled in hand engraving.

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We believe in building relationships. We want to help people find exactly what they want, and understand what fits their style and needs.”

—Linda Snyder, Snyder Jewelers

Choose from the highest quality jewelry from well-known designers. (Left); Spending time to ensure customers get exactly what they want is part of the job at Snyder Jewelers.(Right) (Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine)

Not only did Snyder learn techniques when she was working alongside her parents and grandparents in the Longmont jewelry store, but she also learned valuable business lessons.

“My parents and grandparents always felt very strongly that, first and foremost, you treat everyone who walks in your door as a guest in your home,” Snyder says. “You treat them with respect, honesty and kindness. That’s the way we still do it. Most people will tell you that the jewelry business is a business built on a handshake, and it still is today.

A compliment that she often hears from customers and that feels great is that they walk into the store and feel welcome, and they are assisted by knowledgeable staff members who don’t just try to close sales.

“We believe in building relationships,” Snyder says. “We want to help people find exactly what they want, and understand what fits their style and needs.”

The store’s expert staff includes a Master Jeweler, Gemologists, a Nationally Certified Appraiser, and a Watch Repairman, each with more than 30 years of experience.

We learned at a young age to stand by our word and values.”

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of families have been coming to Snyder Jewelers.

The jeweler carries a large selection of celebrated designers that are nationally and internationally well-known. Snyder, who says she especially loves colored gemstones (as did her father), carries Bellarri jewelry, which blends colors and unique cuts of gemstones. The store is also honored to carry Mark Schneider, who works with both colored stones and diamonds. Mark Schneider’s father worked with Snyder’s father.

“The jewelry business has that blessing that family is often involved over generations,” she says.

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Fashionable and popular colored gemstones brighten up any wardrobe. (Left) (Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine); Linda Snyder with her mother, Barbara Snyder, and sister, Luanne Snyder. (Photo courtesy Linda Snyder)

Also unique is the store’s Long’s Peak Collection which includes pendants, earrings and rings inspired by nearby Long’s Peak and Mount Meeker.

Snyder Jewelers created the custom line in the 1960s when her father first created a pendant depicting the two signature peaks.

In addition to selling a large selection of jewelry, Snyder Jewelers also offers services like laser inscription on diamonds; jewelry repair and restoration; jewelry appraisals and watch repairs.

Snyder Jewelers has also supported dozens of community organizations over the years; donating auction

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items and supporting community organizations by serving on boards is a priority for Snyder.

Snyder’s favorite part of doing business is being a part of important milestones in her customer’s lives.

“We’ve always felt like our business is a happy business,” she says. “We’re dealing with the nicest people because we’re here in Longmont. They come into our store for anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, weddings and other celebrations, and we get to share in those special occasions.”

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well, helping repair jewelry of a lost one or create a piece of jewelry to remember a loved one by. Snyder says it’s a source of pride that her business can help to create heirlooms and gifts that can be handed down from generation to generation.

“It’s the highest honor to be trusted with repairing or restoring a piece of jewelry of a loved one,” Snyder says.

“It’s like it carries a soul and is so meaningful.”

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NedFest Music & Arts Festival Friday, August 24 - Sunday, August 26 151 East Street, Nederland

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GLANCE Plans are well underway for all of the much loved festivals, concerts, and activities that Longmont residents have come to expect and welcome. Bikes, brews, balloons, kids, adults and pets, whatever you’re into, the Longmont has a gathering for your this summer — don’t miss the chance to become part of something special!

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LONGMONT FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont Pick up your produce and other farm and artisan produced items like breads, honey, salsas and cheeses, all to a background live music. Bring the family (but leave furry friends at home) for free kid’s activities every week.

Don’t miss Artisan Shows every fourth Saturday of the month. (Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont, bcfm.org/longmont-saturday)

THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RUN Thursdays, 6- 8:30 p.m.; Shoes and Brews, Longmont Join other folks in the community for a fun weekly run/walk. Choose your distance and pace on an out and back on the St. Vrain trail; Afterward stick around to get your first pint half-off and take part in the weekly raffle for awesome swag. (Shoes & Brews, 63 S. Pratt Pkwy., Unit B, Longmont, shoesbrews.com) 62 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

Grab fresh salad fixin’s and a lot more at the Longmont Farmer’s Market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. (Paul Litman/Longmont Magazine)

HAPPY SMACKAH 5K May 12, 8 a.m.; Lake McIntosh, Longmont The Happy Smackah 5k is an untimed, Fun Run / Walk that not only allows participants to enjoy the beauty of a morning jaunt around the lake, but also gives back to the community. Founded in 2011 to benefit a local middle school teacher, Dan Cribby who developed a critical bacterial infection, the 5K event has gone on to support someone in medical need.

Each year, sponsorship, donations and participation in this event go to benefit someone in the St. Vrain area. This year’s recipient is Clara Shipp, a five and a half year old girl with a rare disease “congenital myopathy” which is under the umbrella of muscular dystrophy., and it is limited to her.

Registration Fees: Child (5 and Under), $1; Youth (6 to 12): ,$15; Teen (13 to 17), $25; Adult (18 to 54), $35; Senior (55 and Over), $25 To learn more about the event, donate, sponsor or register to participate, visit happysmackah.com.

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PARRY’S PIZZA GRAND REOPENING May 12, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Parry’s Pizza, Longmont

Celebrate two years with Parry’s Pizza! Start at 11 a.m. by sampling beers, playing games and talking craft beer, with local brewery representatives. This hoopla will be an all ages party with face painting on the patio from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., a dough juggling contest, and a “pie” eating contest, both of which end with free pizza for a year for the winners. Stick around for live music in the dining room by Casey Clark, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Parry’s Pizza, 1232 S. Hover St., Longmont, parryspizza.com/events/ grand-reopening)

SUMMER OPEN SPRINT TRIATHLON May 19, 6:30-10:30 a.m.; Union Reservoir, Longmont

Whether it’s your first or 100th triathlon, this Colorado spring classic is a great kick off to the season. Tune up your bike, unpack the wetsuit and strap on the running shoes because this event features a half mile lake swim, a single loop 12.9 mile bike, and finishes with a 3.1 mile run.

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Technical t-shirts, goodie bags, raffles, an onsite expo, and closed bike and run course are all on the schedule for the day. This race is capped at 500 athletes and has sold out for the past 8 years, so be sure to take advantage of early registration. (Union Reservoir, 461 County Road 26, Longmont, withoutlimits.com)

PUPS AND PANCAKES May 19, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Village at the Peaks, 1250 S. Hover St. Longmont Enjoy pancakes from Village Inn, bacon from Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, orange juice, Ozo coffee, or beer provided by Wyatt’s Wet Goods, while your pup gets a special dog treat and toy.

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LONGMONT TRY-A-TRI June 2, 8:30 a.m.; Centennial Pool, Longmont If a full distance triathlon is a bit too much, the Try-a-Tri might be the right Triathlon for you to take on. Swim 200 yards, bike for 4.5 miles and complete a 2K run for a shorter version of a full triathlon and have fun while you’re at it! Immediately following the Longmont Kids’ Only Triathlon. (Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreationservices/special-events-recreation/longmont-triathlon-try-a-tri/try-a-tri)

LONGMONT KIDS ONLY TRIATHLON June 3, 6 a.m.; Centennial Pool, Longmont Geared for all abilities of youth; from beginner, to recreational, to competitive in three age groups. Distances vary by age group.

(Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St.,longmontcolorado.gov/departments/ departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-events-recreation/longmontkids-only-triathlon)

June 8-9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Various locations throughout Longmont See page 19 for more information. (longmontsymphony.org/our-guild)

PROSPECT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION STUDIO TOUR June 9-10, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Prospect, Longmont Meet a variety of local artists and see how they work in their studios. You might even find that perfect new piece to take home!

(prospectartistsassn.com/events) G’KNIGHT RIDE June 16, 3-10 p.m.; Roosevelt Park, Longmont

LONGMONT TRIATHLON June 3; Centennial Pool, Longmont

G’KNIGHT RIDE IS BACK! Have of

Come compete in a 525 yard swim, 12 mile bike, 5K (3.1 mile) and test your endurance.

Register in individual, wheelchair, and team divisions.

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fun on and off your bike. Enjoy riding along Greenways, lots of awesome vendors and activities, and incredible Colorado bands! (Roosevelt Park700 Longs Peak

on May 30. (Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-events-recreation/ longmont-triathlon)

MOMMY BURNOUT, WITH DR. SHERYL ZIEGLER June 7, 7-8 p.m.; Longmont Public Library The pressures of being the perfect mom seemingly never stops.

Over nearly 20 years of working with families and children, Dr. Ziegler has devised a prescriptive program for addressing “mommy burnout”—teaching moms that they can learn to re-energize themselves and still feel good about their families and their lives.

Hear Dr. Ziegler’s approach; empowering, proven solutions for alleviating stress and anxiety, saving marriages, and keeping kids happy in the process.

Registration is required and opens on May 7 at 10 a.m.

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ROCKIES SKILL CHALLENGE June 16, 9-10:30 a.m.; Sandstone Ranch, Longmont For boys and girls ages 6-13 as of December 31, 2018. Boys and girls compete separately in throwing, running and hitting in four age divisions and winners in each age and gender group will advance to a sectional, then state competition.

Registration forms are available at the competition. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate and an adult signature is required. (Sandstone Ranch, 2525 E Hwy 119 Sandstone Drive, Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21332/629?curm= 6&cury=2018) May/June

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BERTHOUD SUNFEST June 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fickel Park, Berthoud See page 20 for more information.

(Fickel Park, 700 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, berthoudsunfest. com/)

LONGMONT MUSEUM’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursdays, June 21- July 19.; Longmont Museum, Longmont See page 27 for more information.

(Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum/ summer-concert-series)

FREDERICK IN FLIGHT June 22-24; Centennial Park, Frederick See page 21 for more information.

(Centennial Park, 630 8th St., Frederick, frederickco. gov/239/Frederick-in-Flight)

GLOW SWIM FOR ADULTS June 28, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sunset Pool, Longmont Who doesn’t love a good pool party? Leave the kids at home and show up at Sunset Pool for a “glowing” night of swimming, games and music.

Admission includes two glow sticks per person. $8/person or $14/couple. Passes are not valid.

(1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, longmontcolorado. gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21334/629?c urm=6&cury=2018)

SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL June 22-24, Bond Park, Estes Park

Entertainment runs continuously throughout the day at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, with dancing, live Scandinavian music, food and craft vendors, a Viking encampment, a silent auction and a raffle. (Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park estesmidsummer.com)

LONGMONT PRIDE June 23, 2-6 p.m.; Downtown Longmont

LONGMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT IN THE PARK July 4, noon; Thompson Park, Longmont

See page 20 for more information.

(4th St. between Main and Emery St., outboulder.org/longmontpride)

COLORADO LATINO FESTIVAL June 24,11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Central Park, Boulder Join the Latino Chamber of Commerce for a full day of music, food, resources, cultural entertainment and more with over 120+ vendors, 16 food trucks, 3 stages and more in downtown Boulder. This festival closes an entire week’s worth of events dedicated to Colorado Latino Festival. (Central Park, 1236 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, latinochamber. wixsite.com/latinxfest)

Join the Symphony for the 4th of July Summer Concert in the Park on July 4. Complete with Stars and Stripes, this free performance should not be missed. (Thompson Park, 4th Ave. at Bross St., Longmont)

LONGMONT 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS July 4, 9:30 p.m.; Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont Watch the Independence Day fireworks light up the night sky over Longmont from the Boulder County Fairgrounds.

(Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/public-information/ fourth-of-july) May/June 2018

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