Weekend Events & Neighborhood Scoop

Participating in youth sports is one of the most beneficial things your child can do, and in a state where fitness and fun go hand in hand, the opportunities for our youth to play in a wide variety of sports are endless. Hundreds of studies show there is a direct correlation between a child’s involvement in a group sport and their skill development later on in life. The skills children learn when playing a team sport go well beyond the actual technical aspects of the game and moves into things like problem solving, sharing, compassion, self respect, respect for others, and healthy sportsmanship. Because we are fortunate to live in Boulder which is known as one of the most active places in the country, we would like to encourage you to get your children

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Even if you are not a tea drinker, the chances are good that you know of the popular Celestial Seasonings 100% Natural Tea Company. Known worldwide for producing some of the best herbal tea products, Celestial Seasonings was founded in Boulder, Colorado and is the pride and joy of the local natural food and beverage market. If you have not been yet, or in a while, we would like to invite you to tour their amazing facility and sample the freshest teas the world has to offer!

Celestial Seasonings was created by small group of passionate people who believed that you could improve your health and life through the use of all natural teas and herbs. Initially, they selected and harvested local herbs right from the Rockies and manufactured by hand a superior

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Are you in need of some green inspiration for your Colorado home? If so, you will not want to miss out on the 2013 Home and Garden Fair being held this Saturday May 11th, 2013 at the Twenty Ninth Street Mall. This event promises to be full of Boulder's newest home innovations, landscape and decorating ideas, and also home improvement tips. With over 60 local vendors including some of Boulder's finest builders, most talented home consultants, and interior specialists, the Home and Garden Fair will the perfect place to find modern inspiration for your home, garden, or office!

Come and check out all the neat products on display for purchase, as well as expert advice from the area's top local industry leaders. This year's 6th annual fair, hosted by Brock

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One of our new young agents, Katie Brooks, will be participating in the Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon coming up this October which supports a great cause. For Katie, this event will be a test of her endurance as much as a celebration of her successes! Recently our team has been talking about celebrating everything that is awesome and unique about the Colorado way of life, which is why I would like to share Katie’s story with you.

The fact that we live in one of the coolest states in the county is a wonderful thing to be proud of, and to take advantage of. When Katie approached me with the idea for this blog, she shared her thoughts about her experience running a marathon and why she is doing the Rock ‘n’ Roll race. Katie said, “marathons

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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, people all over the world are scrambling to figure out what the heck to get their mom this year. Everyone knows that if you asked her what she wanted, she would probably say something from the heart or homemade is best. And yes, yes homemade and sweet is still great for kids under 12, but if you really want to show the most important woman in your life how much you appreciate her, it’s time to kick things up a notch! This doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy her jewelry, it just means its time to put your thinking caps on and figure out something that really speaks to your mom and tells her that you are thankful for her everyday. If your mom is a hip Boulder mama, she might like some of the suggestions I

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I’m sure you have heard that this weekend is Cinco de Mayo, but in Boulder we will be doing it Derby de Mayo style!  This is Boulder’s funky way of celebrating both the world famous Kentucky Derby, and the treasured Latino holiday of Cinco de Mayo in a combination that is only fitting to Boulder’s trendsetting lifestyle.  All over the city of Boulder this weekend, you can expect to see people rocking their best Latin dance moves, derby style hats, and of course bouncing from spot to spot for some of the state's best crafted beers and margaritas.  Don’t miss out on all the fun!  Here is our list of the best Derby de Mayo celebrations happening in Boulder.

Centro Latin Kitchen and Refreshment Palace, located at 950 Pearl St, is going to

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EARTH DAY 2013 -  This special day dedicated to our Mother Earth was first recognized on April 22nd, 1970, and got it's start by then-U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, D-Wis.  After witnessing the ravages of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, and inspired by the student anti-war movement, Sen. Nelson called for an environmental teach-in, later called "Earth Day", to be held on Wednesday, April 22nd, 1970.    
Sen. Nelson stated, "I am convinced that all we need to do to bring an overwhelming insistence of the new generation that we stem the tide of environmental disaster is to present the facts clearly and dramatically. To marshal such an effort, I am proposing a national teach-in on the crisis of the environment to be held next spring on every…

What do you get when you mix the topics of science, technology, environment, spirituality, music, art, politics, education, medicine, diplomacy, business, journalism, human rights, pop culture, literature, film industry, and even more?   You get " Everything Conceivable" and the Conference on World Affairs (CWA).  This week the University of Colorado at Boulder is once again proud to host the annual Conference.  With over 100 panelists of varying degrees of knowledge and expertise from all over the globe, speaking on a tremendous variety of topics, everything and anything is conceivable at the conference.  If you've never been,  it is so worth a visit to hear one of the panels and sessions.  The sessions can be mind opening, thought…

Hurray, it is time once again for the Boulder Farmers' Market!  This means we can all go back to eating the freshest ingredients our local farmers and producers have to offer!  If you are like most people in Boulder, eating healthy and enjoying the outdoors is what makes you tick, so strap on your sneakers and head over to the Boulder Farmers' Market this Saturday April 6th, 2013!  In fact, make a whole day out of it; bring a blanket, your favorite book, and your best pal, and after you're done shopping, hit up the park for a fun and rejuvenating picnic.  Here are all the details about the market.

Boulder Farmers' Market:

Location: 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon
Dates: April 6th 2013 - November 20th 2013
Wednesdays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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So, what are you doing to celebrate Easter tomorrow in Colorado? If you have no plans, we highly suggest waking up before the crack of dawn and heading to Red Rocks Amphitheater for their Easter Sunrise Service.  This service is a Colorado tradition regardless of your denomination!  Thousands of people from all over the Front Range area, will make their way into Morrison during the wee hours of Easter to gather and celebrate.  Because of this service's special surroundings, many people find it to be a magical experience, which brings them back year after year.

At the Red Rocks Sunrise Easter Service, you will see a hugely diverse community of people gathering to celebrate everything they are grateful for, praying for their loved ones, and asking for

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