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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE!Volume XVIII No. 3 FALL 2012

FALL ISSUECover by Mikaela French, age 10. Acrylic on PaperMesa Elementary—Boulder

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Boulder County Kids is a Division of Martin House Publications, Inc. Published quarterly in February, May, August, and November. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 17114, Boulder, CO, 80308. Phone number: (303) 939-8767. Copyright 1995 to 2012 by Boulder County Kids. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission prohibited. Boulder County Kids encourages your submission of articles, photographs, and ideas. We reserve the right to edit all submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication. Viewpoints of the articles are not necessarily the viewpoints of Boulder County Kids. Materials will not be returned. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher. Printed with soy-based ink. See submission guidelines at www.bouldercountykids.com

Contents Volume 18 No. 3

Serving Boulder County, Broomfield, Estes Park, & Surrounding Areas

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

From the Publisher ..................................................................... 5

Cover Story-Mikaela French .................................. 5

Back to School Smart ......................... 6

Kids’ Planet ..............................................................8

Kids’ Restaurant Scene with Curtis and his Mom ....... 10

Family Music Lessons .................................. 12

STUDENT LOANS, SAVE NOW OR PAY LATER ........................ 14

Izzy’s Garden ......................................................... 16

FOR THE BUSY PARENT ....................................... 17

News about Town .............................................. 18

Avery’s Avid-Reader Corner ............................ 19

KIDS’ HEALTH .................................................................... 20

HELPFUL SERVICES DIRECTORY ............................ 21

What Do I Do Now, Romona? ......................... 22

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My ..... 24

PUZZLE ........................................................................................ 25

ORGANIZING YOUR HOME ........................................26-27

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY ....... 28–32

PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY ............................ 33–34

HEALTH CARE DIRECTORY ......................................... 35

Health Tip ...................................................................................... 35

Birthday Party Directory ................................................. 36–37

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ................................ 38–41

Fall Calendar of Events ............................................... 42–45

Editor in Chief - Jennifer Martin Totally Cool Cover Art -Mikaela FrenchBest in the World Printers - Longmont Daily Times-Call

Photography - Greig Robertson Distribution Gurus - CircServ Official Mascot - Luna

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Mikaela French, is 10 years old and goes to Mesa Elementary and will be entering the 5th grade. She has studied art at Sunflower Art Studio for

two years. Mikaela says, “Art to me is floating creativity, like a bubble just floating there in front of you. Art is like writing to me, but you see it and don’t read it, unless it’s doodles that have words.” She has two half-sisters ages 30 and 28, two cats, four birds, two guinea pigs and fish. Her favorite food is mac and cheese but if she is out on the town she likes to go to Good Time Burgers. Her favorite movie pick is My Neighbor Totoro and favorite TV show is Phineas and Ferb. Mikaela likes to listen to music and enjoys rock and pop. Her favorite bands are Green Day and White Stripes. She plays many instruments, including piano, marimba, African drums, and three-stringed guitar. She likes belly dancing and has a red belt in Kung Fu. Mikaela wants to be an artist and a writer when she grows up. Her favorite things about fall are big leaf piles and candy.

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Cover art by Mikaela French

Hard to believe we are getting ready to go back to school. We hope you had a great summer!

School is a wonderful place and there are so many great subjects to study. Best wishes for a great year! We hope this

issue will be helpful in finding after-school programs and resources for this fall. We have some cool things to check out this issue!

We would like to dedicate this issue to our friend, Betty Ann Castleberry, who passed away June 10th, 2012. Betty Ann wrote our

yearly tax column in Boulder County Kids for seventeen years. She was also our accountant and an advertiser in our paper since it’s inception in 1995. Betty Ann was a lovely and wonderful person in our lives, and she will be missed very much.

Sadly, Jennifer Martin

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D id you notice s o m e t h i n g “ s p e c i a l ”

about your child this sum-mer? Did he collect rocks, sort and name them? Did she write a play and give every kid in the neighborhood a part? Were you joyful when one of your brood jumped in to help a bird that fell from its nest? There were proba-bly many exciting moments, when you sat back in awe, observing a ball hit off the bat, best friends giggling on the swings, or a new video game conquered. Your child is amazing, smart and capa-ble of so many wonderful things! Summer freedom allows us to see the true inter-est and intelligence of a child, their essence revealed and shining in the sun.

The questions are: How do you keep that magic and joy-ful learning going through-out the year? How can you head back to school “smart”? The summer observations and awe-inspiring moments give you unexpected clues for helping your child experience a school year full of learning and growth. The clues lead to a better understanding of

your child’s learning style and to how he/she might fair in the classroom.

Beginning in 1983, Dr. Howard Gardner, a profes-sor of education at Harvard University began teasing out the idea that people might not all learn in the same way, at the same time. Dr. Gardner’s research suggests that there are nine types of intelligence, and every child is believed to have strengths and weak-nesses in the nine different skill areas.

If you observed that your child loves to collect bugs, she very likely has Nature Smart or naturalist intelli-gence, ability to observe the laws in nature. To keep her enthusiasm going she might enjoy doing homework out-doors or consider bringing the small bits of the out-doors in with products like Wee Garden by Creativity for Kids or real live African Frogs by Wild Creations. If you find your little one unin-spired in this area plan, short visits with Mother Nature and

fun projects like Letter Bugs from Brain Noodles to peak interest.

Some children are Word Smart or have strength in linguistic intelligence. These kids have their nose in a book, endless stories to tell or enjoy playing with words. They might benefit from some playful moments with Madlibs or Rory Story Cubes. If your child is a bookworm, has less interest in movement or sports, you might find it interesting to use their Word Smarts intel-ligence to promote activity. Try the Jump Rope Book by Klutz, which is full of jump-ing rhymes, to make the con-nection.

Those that love to drum, hum or s ing their way through the day are dis-playing a sense of musi-cal intelligence; they are Musical Smart. They might enjoy creating a sympho-ny using Music Blocks by Neurosmith or learning spelling words while playing an Egg Cha-Cha or Kazoo

by Toysmith. Some great background music while studying may help keep your toe-tapper’s ear to the home-work.

Sometimes, settling down for homework may be a challenge for a bodily kin-esthetic child! You can keep things moving, even while seated, when using a Rody Max, Movin’sit Junior by Gymnic or a Peanut Ball by Fun and Function. Learning multiplication tables or site words while bouncing an Ogosport or balancing on a Wobble Deck by Diggin could be great. Your Body Smart Child might find activ-ities like Math Slam, the fast moving interactive game by Educational Insights, a great way to learn.

If your child loves to make connections, enjoys patterns or playing detective, you may have a logical-mathe-matical intelligence Number Reasoning Smart thinker in your house. Enhance their skills with great toys like Fractiles or Mosaic Patterns by MindWare. They might also enjoy the electronic building projects in Snap

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To stimulate learning for your People Smart, interper-sonal intelligence child, join in the fun! This intelligence gives kids the ability to “play well with others” and really tune in to the feelings and needs of people. Play a table-top game like Geo Bingo, Great States or Zingo by Think Fun with your child to build skills in geography or reading. A good activity for this future actor, teacher or politician in the making is a study party with classmates.

The less outgoing, reflec-tive child may have a strong propensity toward the Self Smart or intrapersonal intelli-gence. Activities like Create Your Own Planet Doodle Draw by Chronicle might bring out their thoughts on the world. They may also enjoy keeping school sto-ries or homework prac-tice in a special place like a Dream Journal by Klutz or a Lockable Diary by Hot Focus.

Your Picture Smart or spa-tial intelligence child might enjoy a sketch book for draw-ing a map or learning vocab-ulary words using a Cootie Catcher presented by Klutz. All of the table top placemats including Painless Addition by M. Ruskin are great for

this visual learner. Mazes and puzzles can catch the eye of a child who has the ability to think in three dimensions.

Finally, your child with Existential Intelligence is the one with all of the thought-provoking questions. Some call this one an “old soul.” This child will likely enjoy the depth of the DK Books or the questions presented in Chart Pak by Questmark or Table Topics–Family Addition. During the school- year enjoy the questions, give this child room for a sense of wonder and provide the resources and materials need-ed to create from their imagi-nation.

If you can envision your child, their skills and inter-ests, you can head back to School Smart. Follow the clues; take the lead from your child, and you will keep that magic and joyful summer learning going throughout the year. Make the connection between your child’s learn-ing style and the task at hand. Enhance their abilities and guide their way through new and emerging skills by using their unique way of looking at the world.

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by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II

For many years I have been doing research on the Cliff Swallow

(Petrochelidon pyrrhonota). This is my favorite kind of bird. Cliff Swallows tradi-tionally nest in great num-bers under overhanging sandstone cliffs along many of our major Western rivers. After settlers came to the West, however, they built bridges and road culverts (where streams flow under highways or railroad tracks). Cliff Swallows found these new structures great for their nesting sites, so throughout Boulder County there are many being used by these birds.

Cliff Swallows are colo-nial nesters, which means that they usually build their nests right next to each other in a colony. They therefore

tolerate other swallows right next to them, unlike other kinds of birds that have and defend much larger nesting territories.

Cliff Swallows construct their nests out of little balls of mud mixed with their sali-va that they stick together, one by one, attached to the rough cement inside the cul-vert. The finished nests look like mud beehives all in a row along the upper corners of the culvert.

I have a Federal Master Bird Banding permit from the U.S. Department of the Interior. I catch Cliff Swallows using a mist net, a soft net stretched between two metal poles. With the help of students from my

Kids’ Planet... with Thorne Nature Experience

Drawing by Kara Priest

Birds and Bird Banding class at Thorne Nature Experience, we drop this across the open-ing of a typical culvert and catch many birds at one time as they fly out.

Our students learn to care-fully remove the swallows from the net. Then they open the numbered bands with spe-cial pliers and place one of these around the leg of each bird, closing the band so that it creates a small “bracelet” that the swallow wears for the rest of its life. Each band has its own special number so we can always tell which bird is which.

Swa l lows ea t f l y ing insects, so they are always feeding by flying around and catching gnats, mosquitoes, and various kinds of bugs in midair. You will sometimes see them flying through busy street intersections where the carbon dioxide from cars may be attracting the insects. Because their diet depends on flying insects, swallows must migrate south to where there is “perpetual summer,” far away from our bug-less winters.

Cliff Swallows migrate all the way to southern Brazil and Argentina. So when we

recapture one of our banded birds the following summer, we know that it has traveled all the way to South America and back since we banded it. That’s nearly 12,000 miles. But since Cliff Swallows feed while they migrate, swooping back and forth, I estimate that they fly perhaps as many as 80,000 miles per year! These “returns,” as we call them, are exciting to get. Banding can help us tell how many swallows survive this amaz-ing round-trip.

We banded an adult Cliff Swallow in 1996 that we caught again in 2006, which proved it was at least eleven years old, flying perhaps a million miles in its lifetime! These population studies are the main part of our research. I hope you can join our Bird Banding class someday.

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The first time we went to Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse in

Lyons was about a year ago after a long hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. We knew we needed to come back again.

This time was just as deli-cious, I think maybe even more so because this time I tried all the barbecue sauces that Dave makes from scratch and bottles in Estes Park.

Mom and Dad said that barbecue is an American insti tution, l ike jazz or baseball, and, done right, is delicious, fun and some-times seriously competitive. Different regions of the U.S. have unique barbecue sea-sonings and tastes. People who appreciate good barbe-cue will recognize a restau-rant that treats barbecue like

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Recently, Smokin’ Dave’s was named by the National Barbecue News, “Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America.”

Dave and Cat Oehlman, owners of Smokin’ Dave’s, said that it is not a chain. There are two locations only: in Estes Park and Lyons. Cat

also said that everything is made inhouse.

Parked outside the restau-rant is a cool green truck with the Smokin’ Dave’s logo on the side. On the inside were old photos of people with huge barbecue smokers and grills and restaurants, gas stations and outdoor barbe-cue functions, along with old license plates and funny tin signs.

Dad mentioned that beer and barbecue go together (for adults) and was impressed that in Lyons they offer 24 good beers on tap and more in bottles. He ordered a sand-wich, the Pitmaster, which included Carolina pulled pork, Texas beef brisket and Texas BBQ sausage on a hard hoagie roll. He said it was an easy way to sample the dif-

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ferent meats with the sauces, and he really enjoyed it.

Mom ordered the Smokin’ Platters, Dave’s Double, and she chose Carolina pulled pork and St. Louis style ribs with sides, BBQ baked beans and sweet potato fries. She said it was very good and perfectly barbecued. Mom loves barbecue and she said her mouth was watering just smelling the barbecue from the smoker.

I ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich, and I ate all of it. It was the best! The chick-en was very tender and easy to chew. I smothered it in Dave’s original sauce. The fries and coleslaw that the sandwich came with were also good.

You really need to try all the sauces to decide what you like best. The four sauc-es are: Dave’s 7522 Sweet Original (my favori te) , Texas Style Tangy, Carolina M u s t a r d a n d “ P a p a s ”

Spicy (Mom’s favorite). All are 100% natural, and, as their label says, “made at altitude with attitude.” You can buy bottles to take home with you as well as Smokin’ Dave’s T-shirts.

We were so full we didn’t have room to order one of their tasty looking desserts, not even to share.

Smokin’ Dave’s is a per-fect stop on the way home from a day in the mountains. Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse is located at 228 Main St. in Lyons, (303) 823-7424 (RIBS). The original restaurant is in Estes Park at 820 Moraine Ave., (970) 577-7427 (RIBS). Check their calendar for live entertain-ment. Open daily at 11 am.

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With Family Music Lessons!by Paul Roberts

I was terrified when the teacher called on me. I stumbled through my

lines and took the jeers from my classmates. Embarrassed and ashamed I took my seat and vowed to never feel that way again. I needed to find a way to overcome my fear of public speaking, so I joined a local music club. The sup-portive atmosphere of joint learning made me comfort-able singing and playing gui-tar in front of an audience. I had found my voice! After that, not only did I become a

confident public speaker, but I was asked to be an assistant to the teacher for the younger classes.

As a guitar teacher in Boulder for the last 10 years I have been fortunate to have had the experience of teach-ing many family groups in my guitar studio. Building confidence is just one of

many life skills that make learning a new instrument so rewarding. Learning music in a group setting creates a fun way to enhance collaboration, appreciate different learning styles, develop the ability to overcome challenges, and cultivate work/life balance.

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching siblings has been witnessing how together they overcome dif-ferences in age and gender, creating a joint path to learn-ing. I am often amazed at the abilities of an older brother or sister to take the lead by organizing home practice sessions, helping with tun-ing and chord shapes, and modeling good study habits. Building collaborative skills in a guitar setting transfers remarkably well in a fam-ily situation—cooperation between siblings improves, as they see each other as co-workers, which improves focus across all areas of study.

One student of mine who takes lessons with his sis-ter illustrated this skill in a school setting. He struggled with having patience with his sister in our lessons and often requested to practice on his own. But recently he completed a science proj-ect at school with a group of other kids, and he explained

to me that he was building a model of the planetary sys-tem and that he could help others with the composition of the planets as well. He saw that his friends needed help and because of this was able to work more collabora-tively with other members of the project group. Over the months we have spent togeth-er, he has learned to transfer these skills to better under-stand and work with his sis-ter’s abilities as a younger student.

Having a parent as part of the family guitar lesson can be an interesting experience for their children, especially if the parent is new to gui-tar. Seeing their parent strug-gle to create musical sounds allows the child the valuable opportunity to see Mom and/or Dad not just as fellow learners but more important-ly as role models of the per-severance needed to handle frustrations that are part of the all stages of learning any-thing new.

A number of years ago, I had a teenage student who took lessons while her mom observed. She was a good vocalist and wanted to accompany herself on certain songs. The process of learn-ing the physical aspects of playing guitar was frustrat-ing for her. She often strug-gled with seeing herself as a beginner and wanted to quit several times. I suggested that Mom take guitar lessons to work with her. After some initial reluctance about being

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a learner herself, Mom was able to help her daughter see through her own struggles as a learner and the importance that overcoming such chal-lenges plays in life. The pres-ence of a parent in this way has consistently been a big influence in a child’s ability to both improve and continue with lessons.

Another positive aspect of parental involvement is how the student sees the parent making the effort to prac-tice and schedule lessons, despite juggling many other activities. An example of this comes to mind from a family group I taught over the last few years. Dad made time on Wednesday evenings from his very busy architecture firm with projects and dead-lines looming to bring his sons to lessons. His younger son remarked to me, “This is my favorite time of the week, because we get to rock with Dad!”

Learning music together as a family is a really fun way to build not just enjoyable family memories, but also many skills valuable in other aspects of school and work. A musical journey can take each person to many interest-ing places and create great life skills for the whole fam-ily!

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debt from credit cards and auto loans. It is estimated that 50% of recent college gradu-ates have student loans with an average balance ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.

Unfortunately, due to our current economy, there is not a growing demand for new jobs. As a result, the number of defaults on student loans is growing. In fact, in a recent Federal Reserve report, it is estimated that a quarter of all student loans have past-due balances of 30 days or more, and the default rate averages about 8%. It should be noted that federal student loans are unique among all loans in that they cannot be dis-charged in federal bankruptcy court.

The Obama administration is looking for ways to lessen the student loan burden on graduates. First, they are call-ing on Congress to extend the deadline at least another year which would stop federal stu-dent loan interest rates from doubling to 6.8% beginning in July. Second, the admin-istration recently rolled out a plan to make it easier for college graduates to enroll in a special program that caps student loan repayment based

on income. Currently, stu-dents can only enroll in the current program by contact-ing student loan servicers and requests can take up to six weeks to process.

The terms of the new Income-Based Repayment programs are to offer more generous loan terms and pro-cesses on loans originated this school year. New terms include monthly payments capped at 10% of discretion-ary income and loan forgive-ness after 20 years on loans taken out this year for future graduates. Unemployed grad-uates with no income will not be required to make month-ly payments on their stu-dent loans until they become employed.

In addition, the education agency is creating a new way for students to enroll into the income-based repayment plan, which would allow stu-dents to bypass servicers and simply enroll on their own online, with a single click. In addition, students will be able to upload financial data directly from the IRS, instead of filling out an application with information from a per-sonal income tax filing.

While the program will help many students, as it lengthens the life of the loan, the downside is that it tacks on more years of interest. However, the good news is that Stafford Loans and other federal student loan interest rates are at near-record lows. But for many of the 5.4 mil-lion student loan borrowers that are late on at least one payment, the program could

by Steve Carr

W i thout a doubt , college is a great investment. In a

global economy, higher edu-cation isn’t just a necessity for those pursuing careers; it’s a crucial component of a competitive economy.

Today, more Americans are attending college than ever before, due in part to the decline of the unskilled labor market and the fact that col-lege graduates can earn much more on average than those who lack degrees.

In recent years, college and graduate school costs have increased faster than

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be a lifesaver. Experts concur that more students will take advantage of this program once the process is less com-plicated and simplified.

Planning Your Financial Aid Package

There are a variety of financial aid options, from scholarships, to grants, fed-eral loans, and private stu-dent loans. There are sever-al great resources for plan-ning your financial aid. The Student Aid Wizard from the U.S. Federal Government Department of Education is an excellent source to start with.

Tips to Reducing Student Loan Debt Burden after College:

Once you’ve graduated, you have to start paying back your student loan debt. There are many ways to reduce to your debt load, the most com-mon among them is to con-solidate student loans or sim-ply to refinance your student loans. There are two main benefits to student loan con-solidation.

The bigger benefit is reducing interest rates, and therefore monthly payments and overall debt. Interest rates are at near record-lows now, so chances are you may get a better rate now, than when you first obtained your loan.

The second advantage is reducing the number of credi-tors. This makes it easier to keep track of your payments. More importantly, it means you only have to work with one creditor if you’re late with a payment or need to renegotiate your loan for some reason.

Of course, you can’t con-solidate student credit card debt in with your student loans—these are very differ-ent kinds of debt. However, you can consolidate credit card debt through private companies and can potential-ly consolidate your private

student loans into the same loan. But remember, federal-ly funded student loans have much lower interest rates than private loans, and if you roll them together you will be required to use the higher interest rate—so keep private and federal student loan con-solidation programs separate. Reducing monthly payments also helps to keep all of your loans more affordable each month, which in turn will help you keep them current and your credit record satis-factory.

In summary, it is more important than ever to make sure you plan ahead and start saving for college as early as you can. Second, take advan-tage of scholarship opportu-nities and grants, and lastly, only borrow what you can afford. When you consider using loans to pay for col-lege, think about the repay-ment. As a rule of thumb, the payments should not exceed 8% of the student’s annual income at the time of repay-ment. Apply early and con-sider federally backed loans before privately back loans. But don’t let the thought that college is too expensive be a roadblock. With the proper planning, it is the best invest-ment.

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by Isabella Martinez

H ello, my name is Isabella Martinez. The garden has

been blossoming with new vegetables, fruits, and, of course, herbs. Herbs are very beneficial to one’s health and well-being. Herbs can be used in homeopathic rem-edies in the form of pills in their natural state. Herbs are very beneficial to humans but they can also be used to help animals with anything from building a strong immune system to possibly helping with diseases. Homeopathic remedies are based on the concept that “like cures like,” which means that the symp-toms are reintroduced to the person through these reme-dies to cure them. In this arti-cle I will share some herbs and their benefits for humans most beloved friends, ani-mals.

I have one small dog, named Sugar Plum, three cats named Molly, Ginger, and a cat who adopted us who we call Kitty-Kitty. Last year around springtime our dog Lucy sadly passed away. She is now buried in our front

yard under a Peony bush that blossomed wildly over her grave. When she died our dog Sugar Plum was very dis-tressed. She missed her com-panion. To help Sugar feel better, we gave her Rescue remedy, walnut remedy, and valerian. Rescue remedy is made out of five different Bach flower essences and is used to reduce stress in peo-ple or animals. Rescue rem-

edy usually comes in a liq-uid form and is easy to give to your fuzzy friend. Walnut remedy helps with transi-tional periods in one’s life. Walnut remedy allows some-one to move on and helps to make the difficult transi-tion easier. Valerian helps to reduce extreme stress. This herb is typically taken in capsules. All these remedies helped with my dog’s transi-tion and reducing her stress after a death and will do the same for other dogs, too.

A veterinarian named Dr. Rodgers comes to our home to take care of all our pets. He teaches us about the ani-mals and how to care for them. In his practice, he uses homeopathic remedies to help animals fight their dis-eases and sooth uncomfort-able symptoms. Lately he has been taking care of our cat named Molly. My two

cats are very old. Ginger is about seventeen years old, and Molly is nineteen years old. Molly has been grow-ing several medium-sized tumors in and around her mouth. These tumors have been bothering her and have been causing her some pain. Dr. Rodgers has helped her tremendously by giving her the expert care that she needs. Dr. Rodgers gives Molly homeopathic remedies to help reduce the inflammation from the tumors and reduce pain. He has helped Molly and our other dog, Lucy, by using many remedies over the years.

Helping pets with herbs is a fantastic alternative to tra-ditional medicine. Herbal medicine has extraordinary benefits for animals as well as people. Rescue remedy along with other herbs have helped our pets immensely. Remedies are beneficial in many ways, they can help with everything from stress to transitional periods. It is amazing to see your pets benefit from herbal cures. We greatly appreciate Dr. Rodgers’s work and all he has done for us. Herbal rem-edies are important for help-ing your pets and yourself. Always remember that love and kindness go a long way, too.

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by Jessica Dancingheart

Our children watch us carefully. When they are younger,

they imitate us. If we let it, this fact puts a lot of pressure on us as parents to offer our children the “best.” Out of that pressure comes stress. I notice this stress leads many parents to sometimes do what they promised they never would, or to overcompensate. Yet, the reality is that we have no control over how our children turn out. As they get older, they choose the quali-ties they like and discard the ones they don’t from a much larger pool of people than us and a set of experiences that we could never imagine. As I have noticed, it is hard to predict what will attract our children. We want to give them the best, but really we don’t know what is best for them. So why not let go of our ideas of what is good or bad for them and live our own best lives, while we let our kids do the same?

There are so many books on how to parent, how to raise kids with different tem-peraments, what “normal” developmental stages chil-dren go through, birth order psychology, to name just a few of the categories of par-enting books. Yet, the reality is that, while we have simi-larities, each person has come to this world with a unique path that may or may not fol-low the “norm.”

What would it be like if for one day, you chose to do what you wanted to do as a parent, as a person, or to follow your own dreams? To be forgiving and accept-ing as you make mistakes, let your quirky behaviors be or to indulge in a whim? I have been encouraging people that I work with to do just that. It is a practice that takes time and patience and a willing-ness to let go of expectations and fears of what other peo-ple think.

As I work with people around this, I offer these exercises:

1) start off by doing something that you want to do but is not part of your daily routine for just five minutes a day and work up to more time as you feel com-fortable doing so—whether it is singing, dancing, climb-ing a tree, lying down quietly while staring at the clouds without a worry in the world, going on a bike ride, learning a new language or planning a dream vacation. 2) dedicate time to dream

about those things in your life that you would like but don’t fit into your daily routine.

For example, you can dream about going on a special trip, or cutting back on work hours to spend more time with the kids, your partner or yourself, or doing work that you think would be fun, or going on a romantic getaway. As the spirit moves you, and you become clear that these dreams would give you joy, begin to plan on making them a reality—one baby step at a time. 3) spend five minutes a

day doing something fun. Set aside work, laundry, dishes and play a silly game. The work will always be there. 4) give yourself do noth-

ing days. Days when you have nothing planned. You

just take one moment at a time and relax.

As the voices of “reason” discourage you and chatter away, take note and continue with your task at hand—the task of learning to bring fun and wonderment into your life.

The results I see from people who practice these exercises is that they end up having more energy, more joy and more fulfillment in their relationships and in their daily activities. Their kids notice something is different, and they want to be part of it.

So give it a try. And if the spirit moves you, send me an e-mail and tell me how it went.

Jessica Dancingheart is a moth-er, communication coach, and the founder of Opening to Possibilities. She gets a thrill out of watching her clients become empowered. She enjoys facilitating the “aha” moment, as her clients realize that they have many choices, as they employ her tools to tap into their own strength and values. To learn more about her and her services, call (303) 589-8420 or visit www.OpeningToPossibilities.com.

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Longmont Shinichi Suzuki, the famed violin pedagogue and

humanitarian, believed not only in educating children musically, but also in nur-turing children to help them develop beautiful souls. The students of Longmont Suzuki Strings students sharpened their musical skills and cul-tivated their character in April when they raised over $5,000 for the charity The Water Project. Students rang-ing in age from 3 to 18 raised money by practicing, involv-ing their school classmates, giving up their allowance and even asking for donations in lieu of birthday presents for

the cause. Their efforts cul-minated in a benefit concert held on April 28th at Faith Baptist Church. The Water Project is a US-based non-profit committed to providing clean, safe drinking water to those who suffer needlessly without it. The money raised by Longmont Suzuki Strings will help to rehabilitate a well in the African country of Burkina Faso. You can track the fruits of their efforts online at www.longmontsu-zukistrings.org.

Wilderness Early Learning Center is a new collabora-

tive project bringing multi-ple early childhood services together in a newly acquired two-story, 18,031 square-foot building in north Boulder. The center will be the new home of The Acorn School (serving 70 children), which also owns the building and will be directing the entire project. Joining The Acorn School at the facility will be select, complementary early childhood services from pro-viders meeting the school’s high standards.

The building will also become the new home of Boulder County Head Start, serving approximately 65 children. The Acorn School and Boulder County Head Start will occupy the main floor, while the partner ser-vices will be housed on the

second floor. For Head Start, the move to Wilderness rep-resents a substantial upgrade in facilities and efficiency in providing meals and other services.

The collaboration will bring together educational resources along with medical, social-emotional, language and other “wrap-around” ser-vices provided by the various partners in the project.

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The colorful, child-cen-tered, eco-friendly new facil-ity is designed to enhance chi ldren’s learning and delight their sense of curios-ity, fun and adventure. A sea of kites floats from a 22-foot ceiling above a circle of 90-degree water. A snack-, movie- and play-area keeps kids entertained before and after lessons along with two observation decks for parents, a 12-foot glass garage door to let in natural light and fresh air in summer, an eco-friend-ly heat redistribution system and an air exchanger to main-tain air quality. The pools use state-of-the-art ultraviolet purification to kill bacteria and decrease chlorine usage, without chemicals.

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What I liked About the Book: I LOVED this book over all. I couldn’t put it down. It had a wonderful story line, which kept me on my toes. The good characters were interesting, yet likable and friendly. The bad ones still felt and acted like real people, making the book believable. Even though the story line has many twists and turns, it is still easily understandable and still extremely interesting. In con-clusion, this book was fantastic!

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Understanding Delayed Food Allergies and Sensitivities

by JoHannah Reilly, ND

Most of us are famil-iar with foods that c ause immed i -

ate allergic reactions. We all have heard of or know some-one with a peanut or a tree nut allergy. In my daughter Eleanor’s class at school, there are so many allergies that they have one “safe” treat to celebrate birthdays—an organic frozen-fruit pop-sicle. Eleanor informed me that I cannot make her peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anymore because her new classmate and friend Brandon is allergic to peanuts. No problem, how about a grilled cheese sandwich?

These acute food allergies are known as immunoglobu-lin E, or IGE mediated aller-gies, and they happen in real time. You eat the food and soon after will have diges-tive discomfort, or immedi-ately have a hypersensitive reaction with a rash, itching, swelling and difficulty swal-lowing or breathing, which is called anaphylaxis. These allergies can be life-threat-ening, and because of that, when you go to an allergist to be checked for food aller-gies they check for these IGE allergies. They will do a scratch test on your skin

called RAST, which stands for radioallergosorbent-test. This test helps to determine acute allergies to dust, mold, pollens, pets and food.

What is usually not test-ed for by most allergists are delayed sensitivities, which are mediated by immuno-globulin G. The first acute type of immunoglobulin was E, or IGE. This delayed type of immunoglobulin is G, known as IGG. These aller-gic reactions do NOT hap-pen in the digestive tube, and they do NOT happen in real time. Real time means within a short period of time after eating the food. A short enough period of time that it is obvious to you that this food causes you a digestive problem like nausea, diarrhea or the hypersensitive reaction related to anaphylactic shock.

These delayed reaction IGG foods are absorbed through the intestine into the body, and then the body makes antibodies to the food. These antibodies attach to

the food and form immune complexes that can travel anywhere in the body and cause a variety of problems. These reactions may happen several days after consum-ing the food. This delay in allergic reaction or sensitiv-ity to the food is confusing, since you may eat the food on Monday and on Friday have a headache. Most peo-ple do not think that some-thing they consumed days before could cause them problems so many days later. Unfortunately this is often the case, and fortunately once you have identified and elim-inated the food, the problem or symptoms can be elimi-nated.

These delayed food sen-sitivities are the cause of many different physical problems: joint pains, skin rashes, eczema, headaches, ear infections, weak immune system, fatigue, high blood pressure, and so on. The list goes on, and I often say that these delayed food sensitivi-

ties can cause just about any complaint.

More importantly, these delayed food sensitivities can also cause disturbances in mental and emotional well-being. When I was a child, (and I am 56 years old now), there were fewer cases of hyperactivity, attention def-icit, dyslexia, sensory inte-gration, mood disorders, lack of impulse control, violent behavior and the spectrum of autism. Some people might say that these symptoms were just not reported then, but I remember my school years clearly, and these problems were not issues then, certain-ly not as prevalent as they are now.

The reasons for th is increase in allergies and sensitivities are not fully understood, and some theo-ries are controversial. I will NOT attempt to answer the question of why these aller-gies are so prolific today, but instead help you as a par-ent to identify some of the signs that your child may be exhibiting that are common-ly associated with these IGG delayed food reactions.

One of the obvious things that we can see when we look at a person with IGG delayed food sensitivities is darkness under their eyes. Looking almost like a black eye from getting punched, these “aller-gic shiners” are the body’s way of telling you that there is a food allergy. Sometimes the skin under the eyes is swollen, and some children actually have a crease or wrinkle directly under their eye, like a built-in sign that they have a food allergy.

There are also some prob-

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BOULDER COUnty KiDslems that children get that are classic signs of delayed food allergies. Chronic ear infec-tions are usually a sign of dairy allergy. Violent behav-ior in boys is also frequently related to dairy. Redness of the cheeks and ears, asthma and eczema are also common manifestation of a food aller-gy, but not specifically for a particular food, like dairy is specific for chronic ear infec-tions. The above-mentioned behaviors of attention defi-cit, hyperactivity and so on. are also signs of delayed food allergies. Obviously there may be other issues involved, but it makes sense to rule out food allergies as a culprit in these disturbances.

There are several ways to determine these IGG delayed food sensitivity. Occasionally the symptoms lead us to what the allergy is, such as chronic ear infec-tions and dairy. Some peo-ple use muscle testing to determine the food allergy. This is an easy and fun way to check children, since it is noninvasive and can be like a game for them. There is also a blood test that certain labs run to check for IGG food allergies. The blood is drawn, spun and sent to the lab, where a drop of blood is put onto various foods. It is then examined under a microscope to see if the blood makes antibodies to the food. This is not a perfect test, since food

doesn’t actually end up in the blood, but it can be extremely helpful, especially when there are multiple food allergies.

My daughter Eleanor is allergic to both wheat and cow dairy. She gets digestive upset with dairy products and skin rash with wheat. Either food makes her behavior...well...as she says, “crazy.” She is not allergic to gluten which covers many differ-ent grains, she is just allergic to wheat. She is not allergic to goat or sheep dairy, just to cow dairy products. So, when I make a grilled cheese sandwich for Eleanor, I use spelt bread and goat cheese. It tastes great, she likes it, and she remains my lovely daughter.

JoHannah Reil ly, ND, LAc., received her BA in religious stud-ies from C.U. and her BS in human biology from Kansas Neuman College. JoHannah graduated as a doctor of naturopathic medicine in 1982 from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She received her diplomate of acupuncture in 1989, practiced for 8 years in Montana and has been practicing in Boulder since 1990. You can visit her website at www.JoHannahReilly.com or con-tact her office (303) 541-9600.

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WHAT DO I DO NOW, ROMONA?quite rapidly, often simulat-ing a roller coaster ride or the rapid cycling of BPD. It feels at first as though it’s helping, and the patient is tempted to use sugar to self-medicate, which starts a vicious cycle. The beginning of a manic episode feels good. One has lots of energy and motivation and a false sense of wellness. It’s hard to want to avoid feeling that way, but it’s only the precursor of a full-blown manic episode, with all the accompanying distressful symptoms. Moderation in all things, especially stimulants, should be practiced.

stress than we had at their age. Fewer chores with an emphasis on doing them well and then time to be children with nothing to do is a great gift we can give them.

Q . Does sugar affect bipolar disorder?

Signed curious.

A . Whenever some-one is diagnosed with a mental disease or

disorder they need to know what they can do to help themselves. After the obvi-ous task of taking their meds in compliance with what was ordered, seeing their thera-pist regularly and learning as much about their condition as possible, what else can they do? With bipolar disorder it is often suggested that the person avoid stimulants, as it might trigger the onset of a manic episode. Sugar in all its many forms is a stimulant, as is caffeine, and if you put the two of them together with a little carbonation and then drink 5 or 6 cans of it a day, you have an obvious problem. We love sugar as an after-noon pick-me-up or a morn-ing wake-me-up, at least for a little while until it drops us over the edge of an emotion-al cliff. So, little or no sugar or caffeine is the order of the day. The drugs used to treat BPD often cause weight gain, which is the second reason to avoid sugar. The stimulating effects of sugar come and go

as an adult I have a terrific work ethic. I know how to hunker down and get a job done efficiently and with great time management. But I have a real problem with rest, relaxation and savoring the fruits of my labors. My pleasure in life is WORK, and that’s not very balanced. It seems to me that the key to children and chores is bal-ance. We need to know how to work and play, hanging out under the bridge with our friends and playing in the creek, making up stories and pretending to be heroes and heroines. I did an informal survey of friends in my walk-ing group, and we all spoke about our childhoods and the chores for which we were responsible. One woman said that in this cybernetic age where on a computer it takes a flick of a finger, children need to learn about process. Process is the how and why chores are done. Washing a dish means getting it clean, not just running it under a faucet. You must look at what you are doing; examine the dish for cleanliness because that is the process of washing a dish. We live in a different time, and the skills necessary for a successful, happy and productive life have changed. Children have more home-work, which can be consid-ered a “chore.” They need to be encouraged to develop personal interests such as my niece’s 12-year-old daugh-ter who loves animals. She is in a program this summer at the local zoo as an intern. She is learning responsibility, dependability and compas-sion. Children need to learn to manage stress, of course, but they already have more

Q . My father brought me up with a lot of chores and respon-

sibilities. My wife and I are having a disagreement about household chores with our children. She thinks I put too much pressure on them and they are getting overwhelmed and stressed out. I know at times when I was a kid I thought it was unfair for me to have to do so much, but I think it taught me a lot and gave me a good work ethic and helped me really orga-nize my time. What do you think? Kids need to learn how to deal with stress don’t they?

Signed curious father.

A . A few summers ago I attended an opera called TEA at the

Santa Fe Opera. The com-poser was Chinese and it was a world premier. The chorus repeatedly sang a refrain that said, “Planting tea is hard. Harvesting tea is harder. Savoring tea is hardest.” I leaned over and whispered to my friend, “They’ve got my number!” Like you, I was raised with lots of chores. I grew up on a dairy farm and

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Take a walk on the wild side and visit The Wild Animal

Sanctuary in Keenesurg. If you have always wanted to go on safari, you can save thousands of dollars by tak-ing a 50-minute drive from Boulder. Pack your pith hel-met and head on out. With almost 300 wild animals to view, you will get up close views of African lions, griz-zly bears, brown bears, tigers, panthers, wolves, leopards, fox, lynx and more. The “Mile Into The Wild” walk-way project is a network of elevated catwalks and decks over various habitats—including the new Bolivian Lion House, which just opened last April. The views are spectacular over a 720-

acre facility. More space is in the planning. With attendance doubling last year to 100,000 visitors, this day trip destina-tion will certainly get more and more popular as people find out about it.

The sanctuary was started 32 years ago but has only started taking in visitors in the last 10 years.

Pack a picnic with you and enjoy sitting and watch-ing the animals roam. You will hear lions roar, wolves howl and grizzlies growl. If it is hot weather, we rec-ommend that you go in the morning or late day. You will see more animals out in the cooler weather. Bring binocu-lars, cameras, hats, sunscreen and a picnic, and you are all set. There are handicapped

provisions, and it is wheel chair accessible. They sell cold beverages and snacks. This is a gem for Colorado and is such a great cause. It is n education for everyone on the conditions of many wild animals that have been mis-treated and exploited over the years. Check their online site for making your tax-deduc-table gifts along with lots of wonderful items for sale to help with the costs of help-ing these animals. They have T-shirts, games, stuffed ani-mals and even a special wine you can order.

The website also has upcoming events, hours of operation and a complete history of the facility. They

also have great photos of the sanctuary, and you can get a good idea of what they offer to these special animals.

They have Summer Safari events on Saturdays. All of the 2012 events are sold out so check early for next issue to get in. They are fes-tive evenings at the sanctu-ary, complete with sumptu-ous catered dinners, special presentations by their founder and executive director-Pat Craig, and the occasional “lion concert” (where all the Lions join in their own kind of roaring music that can be

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heard for miles) and dueling “wolf howls” from pack to pack.

In addition to individual tickets to Summer Safari, sponsorship levels are avail-able, and, it’s a great way to show the animals how much you care.

Staff loves getting young people and school groups involved in learning about and helping the animals. Kids’ groups and classes have done amazing things to help these animals—every-thing from bake sales, read-a-thons, jewelry and rock sales,to car washes. What would your youth group like to do? Let the sanctuary staff know, and they will send whatever support materials you might need.

The sanctuary is also a great place to have a birthday party. You will have to bring your own food and cake but you help support the sanctu-ary by requesting donations in lieu of birthday gifts. A

great idea for a party for any age!

Again, the website has lots of information as well as directions. MapQuest can get you lost, so we recommend you look at their online map. Directions are pretty simple. Head out on Hwy. 52, head-ing east up to Hudson, (which is at I-76). Continue on for about 4 miles and take a right on County Road 53 and go 3 miles south. You will see the facility on your left.

The cost is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children, ages 3-12 (tax-deductible). Please give them a call at (303) 536-0118 and do check out www.wildanimalsanctuary.org for more information. This is a must-do day trip for fami-lies!

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Organizing YOur HOme fOr Kidsby Leah McEachern

BaBies Change Lives

stage right. You return home with your

new baby. You also return to an assortment of new baby gear: bottles, bottle warm-ers, grinders, miniature sil-verware, sippy cups, plastic flatware and more. Where is the new home for all this new baby stuff? Your countertops, of course.

stage Left. Several years later. The

gear g rows to inc lude unbreakable plastic every-thing, an armada of food stor-age containers, water bottles and plastic mugs with your child’s name on them.

To help you with this chaos and the overwhelm-ing amount of stuff that lands inside your kitchen, consider some of the following chang-es and benefits from organiz-ing your space:

m a k e Y o u r K i t c h e n efficient.

An effectively organized kitchen becomes a motivat-ing place to be, increasing the likelihood that meals are created and shared there.

Imagine your family offer-ing to help prepare dinner! Imagine your children excit-ed to eat the food they helped to prepare. Imagine healthier meals because you are eat-ing at home rather than in a restaurant. Organizing your kitchen to match how you want to use it actually saves you money and will more than likely help you lose weight.

Depending on your home and personality, implement-ing an efficient kitchen can be easy or difficult. Ask your-self a few questions. Are your cooking utensils next to the stove where you cook, or are they in a drawer that’s hard to reach as you realize you need that wooden spoon while juggling two other dishes? You may have landed your plates, glasses and silverware

in cabinets or drawers that don’t make efficient sense in relation to kitchen flow, dishwasher placement or size of your children. A lot of times people move into their new homes pretty exhaust-ed from the whole transition process, and by the time the unpacking starts, things are lucky to be out of boxes, let alone, strategically placed for maximum efficiency. Don’t let yourself or your family fall into the thought trap of, “It’s always lived there, why would we move it now?” The answer is because you can make some quick and rela-tively easy changes to the organizational flow of your kitchen, allowing you to truly love it and feel inspired while in it.

save money. An organized kitchen

allows you to know what you have onhand and what you need to purchase. When you can easily see what is in your pantry and refrigerator, there is less waste and duplication. Hence, less clutter. Every mother’s dream.

remodel or re-Organize?

Take some time before you spend thousands of dollars on a remodel to assess what you really dislike about your

kitchen. Is it too small? Is it a challenge to get to all your cooking implements? Are the countertops so full of cooking gadgets, mail, homework and the extraneous flotsam of life that cooking there is a mis-sion impossible?

The first step is to simplify and make certain you have the right number of items in your kitchen. If the space is jammed full of duplicates, cooking gadgets you rarely use, holiday items and so on; it’s imperative for you to get honest with what is important to you and release what’s not. It is always helpful to take out those holiday items and “archive” them in the base-ment or garage so you have more space for your day-to-day living.

If you don’t have that orga-nization gene in your body, consider hiring the right pro-fessional organizer, who can help remedy kitchen woes without investing in that costly remodel. An effec-tive organizer listens to your kitchen frustrations to then offer suggestions, both quick and long-term remedies, resulting in a kitchen that’s efficient and inspiring to use. One of the easiest and most impactive remedies you can add to your kitchen without that big ole’ remodel cost are high-quality roll-out shelves, which can make accessing all items fast for both kids and adults.

save Time.How’s that huge grow-

ing pile of papers on your countertop? To get the mess under control, a quick and easy solution is to add a verti-cal file folder holder to your countertop for all that paper:

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Another common prob-lem for parents and kids is the ability to reach into their food storage cabinet and be able to find the matching top to their choice of con-tainer...an almost impossible feat! I suggest being ruth-less about what containers you don’t like, need, or want. The instant you pair down the chaos of Tupperware and containers, it becomes super easy for you to find what you need.

Hooks are an effortless remedy, which are great and easy to install. There are some wonderful 3M hooks out on the market right now that have a stainless steel fin-ish, and you can move them around easily if you change your mind. Hanging every-thing from coats, keys, dish towels, backpacks, hats, pots, pans and even cooking uten-sils can be a lifesaver.

H a v e Y o u r Kitchen grow W i t h Y o u r family.

As children get older, they need more independence. Some well-planned kitchen layout changes can create that opportunity by allow-ing them to put away their dishes, set the table or take an active role in feeding themselves snacks. Creating an organized home for your child’s development can give them a solid sense of security and structure. Simple things like having a fruit bowl on the counter can be a powerful suggestion if they can help themselves to a healthy snack anytime they want without having to ask you.

Plus, with everyone in the house knowing where each item lives, the “Hey Mom, where’s the _____?” is great-ly reduced, thus giving you

a lot more energy for other things other than managing all items in the home!

Hire What You need.

With some experienced vision, “Do-it-yourselfers” can effectively reorganize their kitchens. For those who prefer support and guidance from a professional, there are many organizers available. One local Boulder company, The Joy of Kitchen, special-izes in helping folks create the “heart of the home” they crave to live in. A recent cli-ent, Eugenia Kreider, shared these sentiments after invest-ing in their full-day transfor-mation, “With your vision, determination, as well as mental and physical stami-na you were able to take the 1000-piece puzzle that is our kitchen and find harmony, logic and a place for every object in it. Thank you!” Another client said, “I actu-ally thought I was already organized, but I found that certain areas where I was frustrated could be eas-ily remedied with a few sug-gestions from The Joy of Kitchen.”

10 Tips to Organize in 5 minutes or Less.

Get honest about your cookbooks. Which ones do your really use? Donate the rest.

How many coffee mugs should your neighbor have? Consider paring down your collection to that number. Should you or your family drink out of anything that is chipped or broken? No.

Give your microwave and refrigerator some relief and either vacuum or wipe the dust off their vents.

Clean out your coffeemak-er buildup by filling the brew pot with white vinegar. Let it go through a few cycles, but

make sure to let the vinegar cool before each run-through.

Decide what really needs to live on your kitchen coun-tertop. Can you take away three items today?

Clear the refrigerator mag-net chaos! Take at least 5 pictures and 10 magnets off. Feel the peacefulness and instant gratification.

While you’re at it, get all the crumbs under and behind the toaster. Consider placing a pretty serving tray under-neath the toaster oven to cap-ture all those crumbs.

Ask yourself if your paper towel rack is in the right spot. Can you install a holder under a cabinet to take it off the countertop?

Spices do not spoil, but they definitely lose their fla-vors. If you have spices that are older than one to three years, toss them! Move all spices and oils away from heat and light.

Reduce, reuse and recycle within your own kitchen. For example, use those chipped mugs to pot a flower or plant and put it in your garden or patio area. Our local gar-bage company has some fun facts, figures and community involvement that you can find at www.westerndisposal.com.

Center stage.Your family, enjoying your

easy-to-use, organized and inspiring kitchen. It is pos-sible to create an organized kitchen, designed to grow with your children and fam-ily. What could be better?

For more information on how you can successfully organize your space, visit The Joy of Kitchen’s website www.thejoyofkitchen.com and sign up for monthly quick tips, and inspiring blog posts about organizing.

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Acorn School for Early Childhood Development—Boulder

2845 Wilderness Place (303) 938-8233 Contact - Kathy AzevedoAges: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmAcorn School is a full-day program serving a diverse population from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our small group sizes, low ratios, and our primary caregiving philosophy make us a high-quality early care and education program. Two meals & snacks served daily. 4-star Qualistar rated center.NAEYC accredited. Now enrolling all ages. www.facebook.com/theacornschoolW: www.theacornschool.org E: [email protected]

Active Boulder Kids Preschool & After School Care—Boulder5001 Pennsylvania Ave. (303) 499-9854 Contact - Kristen ArgowAges: 2 1/2 - 9 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pmA world of creative and fun discoveries and adventures! We provide imaginative programs and activities that promote social/emotional growth. We teach life skills and encourage the child’s learning through active play and exploration. Small classroom sizes, caring, qualified teachers, nature/play-based/learning centers.W: www.activeboulderkids.com E: [email protected]

Autana Bilingual Montessori Preschool—Boulder4732 Greylock St. (720) 935-9740 Contact - Raquel or PatriciaAges: 21/2 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 4 pmAutana Preschool is a bilingual Montessori home-based preschool. We offer a warm and loving home atmosphere, Montessori learning areas, education for peace, joy of learning, Spanish (bilingual staff), nature-oriented activities, a strong sense of community, and a veg-etable and flower garden. NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!W: www.autanaschool.comE: [email protected]

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7505 Contact - Emily ArmiakAges: 2 yrs 9 mos - 5 yrs Licensed Year-roundHours: 5 1/2-hour program. Extended Hours: 7:15 am to 5:45 pm Children experience exploratory learning and participate in a wide variety of developmental activities, including art, music, science, dramatic play, and small and gross motor. W: www.bixbyschool.org E: [email protected]

Blue Sky Kindergarten/Preschool—Boulder3046 11th St. (303) 443-4965 Contact - StaffAges: 21/2 - 6 yrs. Licensed Year-round/summer camp program. Program Days: M-F, Hours 8:30 am to 1 pm, + aftercare to 3:30 pm. Our rich curriculum embraces the arts and honors the seasons: gar-dening, handwork, music, puppetry, crafts, movement, baking, and storytelling. After-school Art Program. Morning Glory Program for parents & toddlers 6 months to age 3. Summer Camp June and July.W: blueskykindergarten.com

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Bookworms Early Learning Preschool—Lafayette401 West Baseline Rd. (303) 666-4449 Contact - Stefani DiAnneAges: infant - pre-K State License #1601514 Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: Based on need, call to schedule.We provide quality care and academic curriculum to children from infancy to pre-kindergarten age through developmentally appropri-ate activities, in a safe environment, facilitated by loving teachers trained in early childhood education. We serve the Boulder County and surrounding areas. Children who attend our preschool will develop empowerment and transition easily into the next level of the early education system. W: www.bookwormspreschool.comE: [email protected]

Boulder Bilingual Childcare & Preschool—Boulder2700 29th Street (303) 815-8086 Contact-Patricia Swanson Ages: 1 - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.A multicultural family environment with many daily educational activities. Homemade healthy food prepared fresh every day. Our director, Patricia Swanson, has been working with children since 1995 and would like to invite you to check out her latest and great-est achievement—our beautiful new child care facility. Please call for an appointment.W: www.BoulderBilingualChildcare.comE: [email protected]

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder4820 Nautilus Court N. (303) 527-4931 x248 Contact- Mike ShieldsAges: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/CampProgram Days: M-F Preschool Hours: 8 am to 1 pm or 3 pmBefore- & after-school care and enrichment classes available.

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Children’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder3050 34th Street (303) 443-5595 Contact - Cortney KrahamAges: 6 wks-6yrs Licensed & NAEYC Accredited Year-round Program Days: M-F. 7:30 am to 6 pmCCLC provides a stimulating and caring environment designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We strive to create programs that develop positive self-images for children and respect their individuality, intelligence, and creativity. The teachers at our center are all highly trained, committed, and dedicated people who truly enjoy working in the field of early child-hood education. W: www.cclc.com/ucarcclc E: [email protected]

Children’s Garden Learning Center—Broomfield7085 W. 119th Place (303) 466-8801 Contact - Karen RossmannAges: 6 weeks - 6 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F, 6:30 am to 6 pmWe offer developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for chil-dren in a warm, homelike atmosphere. W: www.childrensgardenlc.com E: [email protected]

Children’s House Preschool—Boulder3370 Iris Walk Court (303) 444-6432 Contact - Michael KnuckeyAges: 21/2 - 51/2 yrs Licensed September through May Program Days: M-F morning sessions, 8:30 am-11 am or 12 noon, M-TH. Afternoon sessions 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Full-time option is available.Bringing books to life through the Storybook Journey since 1970. Our preschoolers explore and experience themes from children’s literature in a fully integrated way through dramatic play, art proj-ects, cooking, science experiments, planting, block building, tactile play, music, and movement. Children discover the joys of becoming an author when their dictated stories are read to the class. Director Elaine McCarthy BCAEYC’s “Educator of the Year 2010” has been with the school since 1992. W: www.childrenshousepreschool.org E: [email protected]

Cottage Schools Preschool & Child Care—Boulder/Longmont805 30th Street/1301 North St (Boulder) 1941 Terry St.(Longmont)Boulder (303) 449-4380/(303) 546-6814/Longmont (303) 651-3780Ages: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: A variety of schedules available. Known in Boulder and Longmont for their “home away from home” atmosphere combined with their balanced learning programs, the Cottage Schools offer quality education and nurturing child care. Whether in their Montessori program in Longmont or their creative curriculum program in Boulder, the children enjoy a happy and relaxing environment, where they develop their potentials and their natural enthusiasm for learning. The dedicated and enthusias-tic teachers and caretakers are committed to guiding the children’s exploration, creative expression, social and emotional growth, and early academic learning in a way that leads to children’s feelings of success and self-confidence.

Accreditations: NAIS and ACIS. Small class size, one-on-one attention and a welcoming and caring environment distinguishes the preschool program at BCD. Inviting classrooms and creative outdoor spaces encourage active par-ticipation in a mix of activities and materials designed to enhance children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. The academically based curriculum is a mix of teacher-directed/child-initiated activity. Summer camp available in June and July.W: bouldercountryday.org E: [email protected]

Boulder County Head Start—Boulder3482 N. Broadway (720) 564-2210 Contact - Susi GrittonAges: 3-5 Licensed September - MayProgram Days: M-F (full-day) or Tu-F (half-day).Boulder County Head Start is a FREE, comprehensive (health, nutri-tion, family supports, social/ emotional, and physical development) preschool. In addition to a quality experience that supports school readiness skills for your child, we believe our job is to help families connect with resources and support families’ engagement in their child’s education. Income guidelines for eligibility apply.W: www.bouldercounty.org E: [email protected]

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat GarnerAges: 2 1/2+ Licensed Year-round, including summerHours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm before/after-school option (7 am to 6 pm).Days: M-F. 2, 3, or 5 days/week. 1/2-day & full-day options.Academic preschool and jr. kindergarten. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education, helping children be excep-tional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and after-school programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus with creative outdoor spaces, a swim-ming pool and a teaching garden for ages 2 1/2 -7. W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: [email protected]

Children’s Alley—Boulder2222 14th Street (303) 449-1951 Contact - StaffAges: 6 weeks - 12 yrs Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-Th 7:30 am to 8 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.Drop-in, temporary child care center. Children are scheduled one day at a time, and fees are based on a sliding scale. Call at 2 pm to reserve child care for the following day. You may reserve ahead for Saturdays. Center features caring, experienced teachers, and nutri-tious meals and snacks are included. Please call or visit our website for more information.W: www.ywcaboulder.org E: [email protected]

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Dream Makers Preschool—Boulder

Boulder (720) 274-0101 Contact - Deb GedenbergAges: 2 1/2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 1 pm, with optional extended day program until 3:15 pm (choose any two, three, four, or five days). The enriched learning environment at the enchanting Dream Makers cottage promotes a natural ongoing process that empow-ers children to make positive choices throughout their lives. By nurturing both intellect and spirit using the Love & Logic approach, your child’s capabilities are unearthed while playing, exploring, and making friends in a safe setting, among sensitive, loving teach-ers. Get ready for kindergarten! Our extended day pre-K program on Thursdays from 1 to 3:15 pm enhances your child’s elementary school knowledge & experience for easy transitioning into kinder-garten. Summer programs available for ages 2 1/2 - 8. Maximum enroll-ment of 15 children.

Exploring Minds Academy—Erie4051 E. County Line Rd (303) 828-3452 Contact: LindaAges: 6 wks -6 yrs. Licensed Year-roundPrograms Days: M-F Hours: 6 am to 6 pm Quality early learning programs taught by loving and nurturing teachers. Warm nutritious meals served. To ensure that your child is ready for school, all teachers are highly trained in early childhood education and work as partners with you to create a learning envi-ronment that is appropriate for each child. Specially designed class-rooms filled with activities that encourage learning through discov-ery. Flexible full- & part-time programs. Accept Colorado Child Care Assistance program.W: www.exploringmindsacademy.com

Forest Park Montessori School—Lafayette2687 North Park Dr. (303) 928-9990 Contact - Christine Lowry, M.Ed.Ages: 21/2 - 7 Licensed August through May/SummerCampProgram Days and Hours: M-F. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with early and after care. Half- and full-day programs and 3-day/week+ programs. Afternoon special classes in yoga, PE, Spanish, music, art, cooking, and gardening. FPMS is an authentic Montessori school that is a full member of the American Montessori Society with fully credentialed teachers. The curriculum and environment nurtures creative thinking, positive and peaceful social interactions, and individualized instruction that gives each child the opportunity to learn, develop, and accomplish at his or her own pace. Active parent community with monthly parenting classes, many volunteer opportunities, and a parent BOD. FPMS does not discriminate on any basis. W: www.forestparkmontessori.org

Friends’ School—Boulder5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle FriedmanAges: 3-5 yrs Licensed & Accredited August - May/Summer CampProgram Days and Hours: Call for days and times.A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Play and exploration-based preschool with a focus on relationships, communication, art, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.W: www.friendsschoolboulder.org E: [email protected]

Gateway Montessori School—Longmont1500 9th Avenue (303) 772-3864 Contact - Linda Gottschalk Ages: 2.5 to 6 Licensed September through MayProgram Days: M-F . Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 am/12:45 to 3:45 pm.4 or 5 half-day programs. M-Th or M-F.Full member of AMS. State licensed. Offering an authentic Montessori morning or afternoon part-day program, plus an extended day kindergarten for 5-yr-olds in their 2nd or 3rd year at Gateway.W: www.gatewaymontessorischool.net E: [email protected]

Jarrow Montessori School—Boulder3900 Orange Court (303) 443-0511 x113 Contact - Cindy GraceAges: 18 mos to 12 yrs Licensed August - JuneProgram Days: M-F, Hours: 8:30 am to 11:30 or 3:30. Before care starts at 7:30 am for students 3 and up. Aftercare until 6 pm. Established in 1964, Jarrow Montessori School is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado. We offer a child-centered program, focusing on the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to the academic, social, emotional, and physical develop-ment of each child. Jarrow provides a multiage-level learning envi-ronment prepared by knowledgeable & dedicated teachers. Call for a private tour of our beautiful 3-acre campus. W: www.jarrow.org E: [email protected]


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McGregor’s Garden Preschool—South Boulder3535 Eastman Ave, (Martin Acres) (303) 499-9341 Contact - Barbara or Don McGregorAges: 2 - 5 years. Licensed for only 12 children. Program Days: M-F, Hours: 7:30 am to 5 pm. $60 per day.Very active, loving child care in our happy home near Martin Park. Husband and wife team (both former elementary teachers). Full preschool program. Lots of field trips in the big blue van (we provide 12 car seats). Healthy, homemade meals, including cooking lessons. Arts and crafts, science, gardening, music, dance, games, puzzles, building, digging, hiking, and fishing. We climb trees and rocks and play in creeks. Plenty of creative free-play in our interesting home and in our shady backyard. We emphasize social skills. Fun for your child; peace of mind for you. Closed during BVSD Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring breaks, with no charge when closed. Priority given to children of BVSD teachers. Celebrating our 22nd year.E: [email protected]

Meadowdale Kinderhaus—Niwot7378 Meadowdale Drive (303) 827-6292 Contact - Stacie SchaeferAges: 2 - 5 yrs Licensed Year-roundHours: M-W, 9 am to 1 pm (extended care available till 3 pm)Waldorf-inspired home preschool located in Niwot. Nurturing and protecting childhood in a small group setting is a key element to our Kinderhaus. Play is the heart of the program, and life is the curriculum. Offering a mixed-age program in a beautiful nurturing environment. Children experience baking, painting, finger plays, sto-ries, gardening, and tending to gentle farm animals. Media-free and wholesome organic snack and lunch are provided.

Miss Catherine’s Creative Learning Center—Boulder

Miss Catherine’s Infant Center—Boulder6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 340 (303) 530-1820 5280 Spine Road, Suite 104 Contact - Catherine MédalAges: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed, NAEYC accredited Year-roundToddlers/preschool/pre-K: M-F, MWF or T/TH full day 7 am - 6 pm. Infant Center: M-F, 7 am to 5:30 pm. “Nurturing the whole child through creative learning.” Children learn best through the arts and music. Each child moves at his/her own pace to each developmentally appropriate group. Music teach-er. Classical music during rest time. Creative curriculum. Limited space. Infant Center has a 1 to 4 ratio of teachers to students.

Montessori Academy—Lafayette801 N 111th Street (303) 926-8321 Contact - Jean ChorbajianAges 21/2-6 years Licensed August - May/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7:45 am to 5:30 pm. Full- and half-day programs, with before- & after-school care. Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environ-ment that leads children toward confidence, independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer preschool and kindergarten programs in a nur-turing environment that respects each individual child. Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certified and have extensive class-room experience. Music and Spanish are each offered 2 afternoons a week. Schedule a tour today and see plans for a new, specially designed building.W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.com E: [email protected]

Morning Glory Playgroup—Lafayette210 S. Carr Avenue (303) 926-0224 Contact - Charlotte Ages: 2-5 years Licensed August - May/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 1/2 day 9 am to 12:30 pm and full day from 9 am to 3:30 pm.Morning Glory Playgroup is a home-based child care program. We offer a nurturing environment while educating your child through imaginative play, music, movement, games, arts and crafts, nature walks, and activities that support everyday living. Licensed family child care training/LifeWays training and certification in progress.W: www.morninggloryplaygroup.com E: [email protected]

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Jan FerwerdaAges: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 3-5.Hours: Full day: 8:30 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:30 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:15 am - 5:30 pm.Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only fully accred-ited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while developing skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your personal tour of our campus.W: www.mountainshadows.org E: [email protected]

My Second Home Bilingual Child Care Center—LafayetteLafayette (303) 664-1098 Contact: Denise OliverAges: 21/2 - 6 years Licensed Year-round Program Days: M-FHours: 7:15 am to 5:30 pmBilingual child care with bilingual preschool curriculum. We provide a variety of high-quality activities for children in Spanish & English. We also incorporate art, crafts, music, dance, cooking, indoor & out-door games, & many more activities to enrich our learning program & make it fun for children. Ask about our summer camp programs!W: mysecondhomechildcare.com E: [email protected]

Patience Montessori School—Boulder3600 Hazelwood Court (303) 449-5214 Contact - Patience Schutrumpf Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F. Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm Patience Montessori is a private multicultural Montessori school for children from the ages of six weeks though six years; we accept chil-dren who are not potty trained. Patience Montessori offers a child care program as a service to working parents; we are open year-round. Our teachers are Montessori-accredited and group-leader qualified.W: patiencemontessori.comE: [email protected]

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Shepherd Valley Waldorf School—NiwotHwy. 119/Hwy. 52 (303) 652-0130 Contact - Melanie ReiserAges: Pre-K/KG/Parent Licensed September - June/Summer CampProgram Days: 2-, 3- and 5-day Pre-K/KG programs & parent/child classes. Hours: Pre-K-K, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. After-school care available to 5:30 pm. The mixed-age Waldorf kindergarten is a world of play, make-believe, imitation, expression. Learning at this time is best fosteredthrough imaginative activity, stories, songs, crafts, free play, circle time, and outdoor play. The preschool kindergarten teachers cre-ate an environment where beauty, love, and security radiate from a homelike setting that gently helps children adjust to the social world of the classroom.W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: [email protected]

StarSong LifeWays Child Care & Preschool —BoulderNorth Boulder (720) 203-9694 Contact - Julie Zacharias Ages: 1-5 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F: 8:30 am -12:30 pm or 8:30 am -3:30 pm. (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options).Waldorf-inspired, relationship-based care in a home environment, where “life” is the curriculum. LifeWays focuses on nurturing, social, and creative arts, imaginative play, storytelling, gardening, and plenty of time outside. Organic lunch provided. W: www.starsong-lifeways.comE: [email protected]

Strawberry Farm

Strawberry Farm PreSchool—Boulder1020 Portland Pl. (303) 709-0549 Contact - Rita Batisteor Carolee Corey (720) 289-5911Ages: 0-6+ Licensed August - May, plus campProgram Days: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. (2-, 3- and 5-day options).August 15th - May 31st, Summer camp: June 1st - August 15th.Nature and community-based program with experiential learning as the touchstone. All natural/organic snacks and lunch provided. Student/Teacher Ratio 3:1.W: www.strawberryfarmboulder.comE: [email protected]

St. Stephen’s Wonder Kids Preschool & Childcare—Longmont1303 S. Bross Ln. (303) 776-1072 ext. 5 Contact - Heidi Wagner Ages: 2 yrs- 12 yrs Licensed August - MayHours: 6 am to 6 pm. Preschool Hours T/W/TH 8:30-11:30 am. Family flexible schedules for child care program full & part time.


Child care open year-round.The goal of St. Stephen’s is to develop each child’s mind, body, and spirit, while establishing strong foundations of knowledge and posi-tive self-image in a creative, loving, Christian environment. We offer small class sizes with experienced certified teachers. Now scheduling tours.W: www.ststephenswonderkids.orgE: [email protected]

Sunflower Farm Sprouthouse Program—Longmont11150 Prospect Road (303) 774-8001 Contact - BrenAges: 2.5 to 5 yrs Year-roundProgram Days and Hours: M-F. Choose 1 class per week or several.Mornings: 9 am to 1 pm, Afternoons: 1:30 to 4 pm This is an early childhood, outdoor, nature program. Even on cold days, we bundle up and walk the farm, feed animals, build snow-men, collect eggs, climb the giant tree house, catch toads, or follow bugs. Inside activities include books, blocks, and our large recycled creative art building, where children choose from painting, wood-working, sculpting, fabric art, sensory materials, and more! This is a drop-off program, however, parents are welcome to stay anytime. W: www.sunflowerfarminfo.comE: [email protected]

Sunflower Preschool—Boulder3340 Dartmouth (303) 494-2012 Contact-Debbie EllmanAges: 2 1/2 - 6 Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Part-time schedules available.Sunflower Preschool, which opened its doors 30 years ago, offers a small, eco-friendly, play-based, hands-on nurturing environment where children learn through exploration and discovery. At Sunflower Preschool our classrooms are Montessori-based with a science and nature emphasis. The teachers are all well-paid professional ECE teachers who have been a part of the Sunflower staff for years. Please come take a look at our unique children’s science museum as well as the multisensory outdoor environment*. *PACE certified since 2008, *Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Limited openings for 2012–2013 school year.W: www.sunflowerpreschoolboulder.com E: [email protected]

Treehouse Learning—Louisville175 North 96th St. (303) 666-1950 Contact - Nancy Benson, Ph.D.Ages: Infants - Kindergarten Licensed Year-roundProgram Days: M-F, 3 - 5 full days Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm Treehouse Learning offers early education and child care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, plus full-day kindergarten. Our curricu-lum is comprehensive, including social skills, sign language, Spanish, art, music, movement. Professional staff, small groups, low ratios, top-quality snacks and lunches, beautiful facility and grounds. Located in the Indian Peaks area, near 95th & Baseline; founded and locally owned by Dr. Nancy Benson. Limited availability in all groups.W: www.treehouselearning.com

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Colorado Virtual Academy

Statewide Online Public SchoolWeb: K12.com/CO (866) 339-6818 (toll free) Contact - Amy ValentineAges: K-12th grade Cost: Free School year With Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA), your child can thrive in school. We’re a tuition-free, online public school, serving Colorado students in grades K–12 with award-winning courses from the com-prehensive K12 curriculum, ongoing support from Colorado-licensed teachers, an active, vibrant school community, and extracurricular activi-ties. A program of Adams 12 Five Star school district, COVA is the only statewide virtual public school program in the state offering the com-plete K–12 experience. Also, even though they are enrolled in an online school, COVA students can still participate in their school district’s extracurricular athletics and activities.

Friends’ School—Boulder5465 Pennsylvania (303) 499-1999 Contact - Mari Engle FriedmanAges: K-5th grade Licensed & Accredited Aug - May/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pmAftercare and enrichment classes 3:15 to 5:30 pmA supportive community committed to educating the whole child—head, hand, and heart. Experiential and integrated curriculum, emphasizing academics, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding-scale tuition based on family income and additional financial aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.W: www.friendsschoolboulder.org E: [email protected]

Hillside School—Boulder6717 S. Boulder Road (303) 494-1468 Contact - Kathy Sherman Ages: 1 - 9th grade Licensed August - May/Summer programProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pmHillside provides specialized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 1-9, in a caring, supportive environment. Experiencing real academic growth allows our students to discover their full potential and become successful learners in all academic areas.W: www.hillsidelearning.org E: [email protected]

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Alexander Dawson School—Lafayette10455 Dawson Drive (303) 665-6679 Contact - Admissions OfficeAges: K - 12th grade Licensed & Accredited September - June/CampProgram Days: M-F, 175 days. Hours: 8 am to 3:25 pm, plus After-School Academy.A well-rounded, Renaissance approach. Student/teacher ratio of 7/1, daily enrichment (art, music, computers, library, foreign language, sports), stimulating academics, superb teachers.W: www.dawsonschool.org E: [email protected]

Bixby School—Boulder 4760 Table Mesa (303) 494-7508 Contact - Pat BakerAges: K - 5th Grade Licensed 9-month & year-roundHours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm (7:15 am to 5:45 pm extended day) Small group instruction in language arts, mathematics, geography, sci-ence, music, art, and history, with curriculum geared to challenging each student’s needs. We teach to individual strengths, so every child thrives.W: www.bixbyschool.org E: [email protected]

Boulder Country Day School—Boulder4820 Nautilus Ct. North (303) 527-4931 x 248 Contact - Mike ShieldsAges: Preschool - 8th Grade Licensed August - May/CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 8 am to 3 pm, middle school until 3:15.Before- & after-school care and enrichment classes available. Accreditations: NAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle Years International Baccalaureate School. Situated on a picturesque, safe, and private 5.5-acre campus, Boulder Country Day School is a small, independent school that provides a well-rounded classical education distinguished by academic excellence and social development in a caring and supportive learning environment. Summer camp in June and July.W: bouldercountryday.org E: [email protected]

Broomfield Academy—Broomfield7203 W. 120th Ave. (303) 469-6449 Contact - Pat Garner, principal Ages: 2 1/2 - 14 yrs Licensed Year-round, including summerProgram Days: M-F. Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Before- and after-school programs.Academic preschool through middle school. Nationally accredited (NIPSA). An individualized education helping children be exceptional, accelerated, and creative. Individual student learning plans, small class sizes, advanced curriculum, character education, and service learning programs, monthly field trips related to curriculum, before- and after-school programming, specialty classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, art, swimming, music, technology, and physical education. Five-acre campus with creative outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a teaching garden. Year-round enrollment.W: www.broomfieldacademy.com E: [email protected]

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Jarrow Montessori School—Boulder3900 Orange Ct. (303) 443-0511 x 113 Contact - Cindy GraceAges: 18 mos to 12 yrs Licensed August - JuneProgram Days: M-F, Hours: 8:30 am to 11:30 am or 3:30 pm. Before care starts at 7:30 am for students 3 and up. Aftercare until 6 pm.Established in 1964, Jarrow Montessori School is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado. We offer a child-centered program, focusing on the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to the aca-demic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Jarrow provides a multiage-level learning environment prepared by knowledge-able and dedicated teachers. Call for a private tour of our beautiful three-acre campus.W: www.jarrow.org E: [email protected]

Mountain Peak Private School—Longmont1833 Sunset Place (720) 494-1622 Contact - Tom BuckettAges: 3 - 12 yrs (6th grade) Licensed August - June/Summer CampProgram Days: M-F Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MPPS is an independent, nonsectarian school that focuses on educating the whole child. Recognizing that each child is unique, MPPS entitles its teachers to individualize curriculum based on each child’s developmental stage. We offer learning experiences that reach beyond the core academic areas beginning at the preschool level. We strive for excellence by nur-turing each child’s intellect, curiosity, and social growth. And because studies have shown that large class sizes adversely affect learning, we are committed to keeping our classes small (15-16 for K-6th grades, 10-12 for preschool). Before/after-school care, daily PE, art, music, foreign language.W: www.mountainpeakschool.com E: [email protected]

Mountain Shadows Montessori School—Boulder4154 63rd Street (303) 530-5353 Contact - Jan FerwerdaAges: 12 months to 12 years Toddler ~ Primary ~ Elementary ~ AMI-Accredited & Licensed Program Days: M-F, 9-month program for ages 12 months to 12 years and 9- or 12-month programs for ages 3-5.Hours: Full day: 8:30 am to 2:50 pm, half day: 8:30 pm to 12 noon, extended hours program 7:15 am - 5:30 pm.Mountain Shadows Montessori School is the only fully accredited AMI (Association Montessori International) school in Colorado. Located on a beautiful 12-acre country campus in Boulder, MSMS has continuously provided excellence in Montessori education since 1976. At Mountain Shadows, children joyfully learn to reach their full potential while devel-oping skills for living a successful life. Call today to schedule your per-sonal tour of our campus.W: www.mountainshadows.org E: [email protected]

The Patchwork School—Louisville1428 Main St. (720) 271-6729 Contact - Michele Beach/Elizabeth BakerAges: K-5, Preschool and Toddlers August - MayProgram Days: M-F Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. Before and aftercare, from 8 to 9 am and 3 to 4 pm.The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado. We offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old, including kindergarten through 5th grade, as well as homeschooler programs. Our philosophy is composed of principles from Democratic Education, Reggio Emilia, and Humane Education. We are committed to preserving every person’s right to a life of self-direction, meaning, and joy.W: www.thepatchworkschool.comE: [email protected]

Shepherd Valley Waldorf School—NiwotHwy. 119/Hwy. 52 (303) 652-0130 Contact - Melanie ReiserAges: 3-14 Licensed September - June/Summer CampHours: M-F, 8:30 am to 3:20 pm, with after hours to 5:30 pmShepherd Valley Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, balanced approach to education that integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through eighth grade. It encourages the develop-ment of each child’s sense of truth, beauty, and goodness and provides an antidote to violence, alienation, and cynicism. The aim of the education is to inspire in each student a lifelong love of learning and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Call for a personal school tour.W: www.shepherdvalley.org E: [email protected]

Tiny Tim Center—Longmont611 Korte Pkwy (303) 776-7417 Contact - L. J. FerebeeAges: 2.5 to 6 NAEYC AccreditationHours: M-F: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Half- and full-day options & kindergarten.Preschool offering an inclusive classroom environment for both special needs and typical children. Low teacher to student ratios. Scholarships available to families who qualify.W: www.tinytimcenter.orgE: [email protected]

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Advantage ElectrolysisRebecca Feldman, C.E.

2885 Aurora, Suite 15 D(303) 444-6861

www.advantageelectrolysis.comElectrolysis and laser hair removal. Fifteen-minute to one-hour treatments with 20 years experience. $10 off first visit. Hours: Mon-Th: 10 am-5 pm. Call for appointment. See ad.

ASEA (720) 203-4596Leslie Latimer

Regional Representative [email protected] Ages: AllBio-active cellular support. Thirty-one international patents scientifically prov-en to enhance physical performance. ASEA is cellular support in the form of stable, redox signaling molecules. All illness begins on the cellular level, drink ASEA for healthy cells!Hours: Call for an appointment 9 am to 9 pm.

Kott Pediatric DentistryIan M. Kott DDS PC

1440 28th St, Suite 1(303) 938-1000

www.kottpediatricdentistry.comdrkott@kottpediatricdentistry.comAges: 0-16We believe in providing children with the highest quality dental care through positive experiences that put them on the path to excellent oral health for life. Special needs welcome. Hours: M, T, TH, F. 8 am to 5 pm.See ad.

sneuroAgility, PC

Kerri Honaker, M.S., M.A., LPC

2501 Walnut St. Suite 205 (Boulder)

3773 Cherry Creek No. Drive, Suite 690W - (Denver)

(303) 417-1797www.neuroAgility.comAges: children, teens, young adults, adults—full range care.We specialize in ADD/ADHD, Brain Injury, Anxiety, Sleep, Aspergers. neu-roAgility is a nonmedicated way to train your brain. Full evaluation, qEEG and neurofeedback is our area of expertise. We offer an accelerated summer program. Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 7 pm. See ad.

Play Therapy Institute of Colorado

(303) 517-6656 [email protected] Ages: 2-11Providing play therapy and counsel-ing services for children struggling with issues such as depression, anxi-ety, school difficulties, trauma, adoption, dysregulation and more.Hours: Call for an appointment.

Towards Wholeness and BalanceDeborah Hoff, B.S., R.N.

(303) 579-0849www.towardswholenessandbalance.comdeb_hoff@hotmail.comAges: Children, Infants, & Teens WelcomeEnergy Medicine for body/mind/spirit. Appropriate for all ages and condi-tions. Gentle, safe, respectful. Utilizing holistic therapies that re-synchronize the body’s energy systems so they can operate as nature intended. These include the BodyTalk System, Reiki, medical intuition, flower essences. Locations in Boulder and Lafayette. Hours: Call for appointment.

Health Tip

Back to school...a healthy snack is a good energy booster and a great atten-tion and attitude booster too. Carrots, apples, peanut butter on celery are fine —but my favorite snack for kids is an animal protein. Protein is good for grow-ing a strong immune system, it stabilizes blood sugar and builds muscles.

My daughter’s go-to snack is salami.

When I was a kid, my snack was a can of sardines.

Having animal protein ready-to-eat chicken, fish, roast beef, or turkey will keep those bright eyes shining. Or, how about an all-beef hot dog?

Yummy...

Special thanks to JoHannah Reilly, ND, LAc of Boulder

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ABC For Kids Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 - 71960 32nd StreetClimbing Parties! Small, low-stress, quality parties with ABC Kids Climbing. Includes party room, games, activities, and climbing for all ages and abilities in our kids-only climbing facility.Hours: Call for times.Contact: Staff303-443-5437 [email protected] www.abckidsclimbing.com

Clementine Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 - 102775 ValmontNew larger location! Parties designed with your child in mind. Art parties with high-quality mate-rials and lots of fun for all for 11/2 hours. Minimum of 8 and maximum of 20 children. Optional extras of cakes, invitations, and gluten-free treats.Hours: Saturday morning and after-noon slots available.Contact: [email protected] www.openartsclementine.org

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Iris StudioKids’ Art Parties

BoulderAges: 5 - 11Two-hour, theme-related art par-ties. You supply the kids, and we’ll supply the project, the refresh-ments, and the fun! We also offer art classes and camps. Located 1/2 block west of Foothill Elementary School.Days and Hours: Afternoons on weekends.Contact: Pam [email protected] www.irisstudioart.com

Broomfield

Broomfield Academy Splash Parties

Ages: 3 - 187203 W 120th AvenueBirthday parties in Broomfield Academy’s very warm indoor salt-water pool are a blast. And very affordable! Pool rental and life-guard fee is $60 per hour (2-hour minimum). Heated and fully enclosed pool building is perfect for the kids to play games in the pool, in any kind of outside weather, including snow! Bring your own birthday cake. Or, have pizza deliv-ered! Or, bring your own food. It is an easy way to have a party. This pool is great for kids—and our life-guards are fun to have in the pool during your party! Call to reserve your pool party today! Private, semiprivate, and group swim les-sons are also available after school and on weekends. Parent-tot class on Saturdays. Contact: Anica303-469-6449www.broomfieldacademy.com

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Adventure Quest or Sword Games

BirthdaysBoulder/Denver

Ages: 6 - 16Be the Hero of a Mythic Quest! Choose from swasher team games, Treasure Quest, or Adventure Quest. We come in costume, bring foam swasher swords, and lead the participants on an amaz-ing adventure filled with riddles, dueling, interesting characters, and challenging games. Offering summer quests and birthday par-ties since 1995. Serving Boulder, Denver, and Surrounding Realms. For more information, vis it RenaissanceAdventures.com or call 303-786-9216.

Eco-CycleParty with the Planet!Eco-Inspired Birthday Parties from Eco-Cycle

Ages: 4 - 12On sale now! Eco-Cycle’s “b-earth-day” parties combine fun activities and crafts with green values. Party themes include: Eco-Art, Green Thumbs Garden Party, Jungle Jam, Papermaking with Pizzazz, and the Green Teams. We travel to your party venue. See our website for more details and information about sale pricing. Proceeds support Eco-Cycle’s School Environmental Education Programs and are a tax- deductible contribution. Flexible times.Contact: Kate Nelson303-444-6634, x [email protected]/kids/parties

Fun in a BubbleAges: 4 and upWiggle and giggle with your kids! Fun for family members of all ages! Have a party where your family can learn the art of bubb-lology. Your child will experience and learn how to make “unbreak-able” bubbles, make wands out of household items, stand in a bubble, make a smiley face and exotic shape bubbles, and many more activities. Children have had so much fun they ask, “Do we have to go eat cake?” Nancy will travel to your party site in Boulder County and surrounding areas. Call for fees.Contact: Nancy Winkler [email protected]

lafayette

Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Birthday Parties

Ages: 3 - 10111 W. Baseline RoadBirthday Parties at the Recreation Center on Saturdays or Sundays. Choose from skateboarding at the new skatepark, swimming, or gymnastics! Price includes 1-1/2 hours in the party room/skatepark, cake, candles, tablecloth, paper goods, and one of 14 special party “themes.” Fees: $100-185. Contact: Kathy Apjoke [email protected] www.cityoflafayette.com/recreation

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Dog House MusicAges: 5 and up525 Courtney WayRock & Roll Birthday Parties!Authentic rock & roll birthday par-ties for kids, teens, and adults. Rock & roll makeover, interactive music video games on our giant flat screen, live performance by teen band.Hours: By appointment.Contact: Gary Lennox [email protected]

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Airborne Gymnastics & Dance

Ages: 3 and up1816 Boston AvenueOne hour of gymnastics fun, 45 minutes in the party room!! Trapeze, ropes, trampolines, foam pit! Rock climbing and dance par-ties also available. Fees: Prices start at $130.Contact: Staff [email protected]

ICPoniesAges: 5 - 118590 N 87th StreetParties include pony rides, barrel train ride, crafts, and many more fun activities. Check out our web-site for more information and testi-monials and fees.Contact: Isabel or [email protected] icponies.com

Triple Creek RanchHorse Birthday Parties

Ages: 4 and up4255 Nelson Road 2 to 2.5 hours. Three parties to choose from. Paint-A-Dandy for up to 10 children ages 4 and up. Cowgirl Up for up to 6 girls age 12 and up. Me, My Family and My Best Friend for ages 4 and up. Call for extras and to schedule a time. Everyone says its the best party in town!Fees: $250-350. $100 deposit required. Everyone will enjoy being at Triple Creek!Contact: Lynn McChesney [email protected] www.triplecreek-ranch.com

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Mountain KidsGymnastic-Themed

PartiesAges: 2-10 yrs474 S. Taylor Ave. (in the Colorado Technology Center)Gymnastics-themed birthday parties include 1 hour of gymnastics time with our enthusiastic birthday party staff. Activities include a gigantic obstacle course, trampoline, games, relays, parachute play, and 30 min-utes of party time for cake, pres-ents, and other party activities. We provide the party host, invitations, thank-you notes, and party favors, and of course take care of all the cleanup! Great parties for kids of all ages! Call for fees.Contact: Anna Narvaes [email protected]

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Birthday Party at The Carousel

Ages: all20 Lakeview DriveRent the entire carousel or our upstairs party room. Party givers are welcome to bring their own treats; many local restaurants are able to provide food and drink. Fees: Party Room $40 per hour (includes 10 ride tickets). Entire carousel (avail-able when we are not open) $125 per hour, which includes unlimit-ed rides during your event. Call for more details.

Days and Hours: we are always open Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; please call for additional days and hours. Contact: Carousel Director303-258-3457

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arts & ScienceCU SCIENCE DISCOVERy

BoulderAges: 5-133400 Marine StreetAre you looking for an enrich-ing experience that is so much fun your kids won’t even realize how much they are learning? CU Science Discovery offers a variety of after-school and stu-dent day off/holiday programs designed to inspire budding science enthusiasts. Programs explore technology and science using hands-on activities that are sure to delight. Please regis-ter online or by phone.C: Anjali Mauswww.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/P: 303-735-2230

BOULDER BALLET SCHOOLBoulder

Ages: 3-AdultThe official school of Boulder Ballet, under the direction of Ana Claire. Recipient of the Florence Ruston Award for Overall Excellence, Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding Teacher Award, and Best of Boulder Award.Program Days: M-F, Sat.Hours: 9 am-7 pm+C: Kendra MotsingerP: 303-443-0028

Sunflower Kids Art Studio

BoulderAges: 3.5 - 155345 Arapahoe Avenue #6Our children are taught in small, cozy groups, which allows each child to explore at their own pace and receive individual attention from the instructor. Sunflower Kids teaches children everything they need to know to create paintings that both kids and parents will be proud of.Hours: Classes held every day.Please see our schedule andonline gallery for more infor-mation.C: Lika [email protected]: 720-939-7545

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WILD EARTH’S CHILDREN

Boulder CountyAges: 4-17, plus family outingsPrimitive Skills & Nature Awareness. Reconnect with the earth through primitive skills & nature awareness. Experience the natural world as never before. Fire by friction, wild edibles, tracking, adventures, and more.Hours: Ongoing programs, check our website for details.C: Simon [email protected] www.wildearthschildren.orgP: 303-823-0875

BVSD Lifelong Learning

BoulderAges: 6-12Offering high-quality, afford-able after-school and no-school day classes for kids ages 6-12. We provide instruction in the arts, science, and theatre, and collaborative classes with the YWCA, The Spot Bouldering gym, and various local organi-zations. Classes meet at BVSD schools and other locations in Boulder County. Please visit our website for complete class list-ings. Registration is available online or by phone.Program Days: M-FC: Lifelong Learning [email protected]/LLLP: 720-561-5968

Clementine Art ClassesBoulder

Ages: Children to adults2775 ValmontClementine Studio™ is a full-time, art enrichment program with hands-on, multimedia pro-grams that encourage indepen-dent exploration of age-appro-priate art materials in a nurtur-ing and inspiring environment. Weekly classes, workshops, camps, parties, and more. For a complete listing, please visit our website. Hours: Call for times and days.C: Lisa [email protected] www.openartsclementine.orgP: 303-443-2520

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IRIS STUDIOBoulder

Ages: 5-11Kids’ Art Classes. Pam Porter has her master’s in art educa-tion and offers classes in her beautiful studio that are cre-ative, process-oriented, and lots of fun! Located 1/2 block west of Foothill Elementary School.Days and Hours: After school on weekdays. Holiday and sum-mer camp schedules. Birthday parties, too!C: Pam [email protected] www.irisstudioart.comP: 303-402-9556

FEET ON THE EARTHBoulder County

Ages: AllAfter-school & family pro-grams. Join us for adventures that connect you with nature, yourself, and community! Discover your own connec-tion to the natural world, build confidence being outdoors, and experience positive authentic community while learning ancient skills for living close to the earth. Edible & medicinal plants, animal tracking, primi-tive skills, nature crafts, games, songs, stories, and more. Co-ed, girls and boys programs.C: Lorene [email protected] www.FeetOnTheEarth.orgP: 303-642-0562

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BOULDER GUITAR STUDIO Boulder

Ages: 6 and upGuitar and bass guitar lessons for all ages, styles, & levels. Learn your favorite songs & the fundamentals, techniques, theory, & reading skills behind them. Custom approach deter-mining your interests & focus on having fun while reaching goals. Fees: $30 per 30 min-utes, $40 per 45 minutes, $50 per hour. Days and Hours: M-F, 10 am-7 pm. C: Lee Johnson [email protected] www.boulderguitar.comP: 303-442-2379

GuitarBALLET SCHOOL Boulder

Ages: 3-182590 Walnut Street Treat your child to an oppor-tunity to study with experts at the Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School. We offer ballet training for students ages 3 to 18. Classes range from kinder dance, kinder motion, ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to the unique and exciting Lemon Sponge Cake LAB program. Learn unique choreography with on-stage performances.Days/Hours: M-Sat with after-school hours.C: Jenifer [email protected]: 303-545-2298

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Ages: Walking and up474 S. Taylor AvenueAt Mountain Kids there are mountains to climb, rivers to cross, jungles to conquer, and fun to be had. Also, strength, flexibility, coordination, con-fidence, and new skills are acquired every day. Students discover their amazing move-ment potential through GYMNASTICS & DANCE classes in a safe, creative, and nurtur-ing environment! We make moving and learning fun! Transportation available from select schools. Programs & times vary. Please call or visit our website for more informa-tion.C: Anna Narvaes [email protected]: 303-665-8287

Boulder/Broomfield Ages: AllJoin our dance family, where EVERYONE is a star! Dance with our expertly trained staff, receive personalized evalua-tions and recommendations for continual development, and watch your dancer grow. Live video observation! All ages and abilities! Includes preschool ages, boys only, all-star poms, “GLEE” boot camp, as well as opportunities for competi-tion and performing teams. Monthly packages and drop-ins available! Check out our state-of-the-art facilities today and schedule your studio tour with a one-on-one meeting. [email protected] www.elitedanceacademy.net/bckP: 303-442-3745 - BoulderP: 303-466-8626 - Broomfield

AIRBORNE GyMNASTICS &

DANCELongmont

Ages: All1816 Boston AvenueDance, gymnastics, cheer skills, and rock-climbing classes for children. After-school and Saturday classes available.C: Staff [email protected]: 303-651-1456

SUCCESS STRATEGIES 4 KIDSBoulder

Ages: 6-16Interactive, fun workshops for kids. Helping kids gain commu-nication skills, reduce aggres-sion, decrease behavior issues, and build friendships. SECRETS OF FRIENDSHIP: Six Skills to Make and Keep Friends. ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER: Strategies to Deal with Anger.Days & Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm, 5 sessions.Fees: $175. ($150 early regis-tration).C: Sherry [email protected]/sLewisCounselorLinkedIn.com/in/SherryLewisCounselor Twitter.com/sLewisCounselorP: 303-915-4421

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Congregation Nevei Kodesh—Boulder

3269 28th Street Ages: 6-13 years We provide Nevei Yeladim (Oasis for Children), a Jewish Renewal school with innovative programs in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and Torah study, designed to inspire, delight, and nourish your child’s spiritual growth.Program Days: Sun-Th.Hours: afternoons/eve.C: Sue [email protected] P: 303-443-4567

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JACOBSDANCE Boulder

Ages: 9 to AdultOffering two new classes starting September 9th in Boulder! BEGINNING YOUTH MODERN/JAZZ DANCE on Wednesdays for ages 9 an up. Beginning level Modern/Jazz dance class teaching techniques of ballet mixed in with tradi-tional and contemporary styles of modern and jazz. Great for young aspiring beginning danc-ers, located at the Community Dance Collective at 2020B BEGINNING MODERN/JAZZ DANCE CLASS on Sundays for ages 14 and ups. Perfect for teens and adults wanting to learn traditional and contem-porary styles of modern and jazz dance, located at Boulder Ballet at the Dairy Center for the Arts, Studio #3.Fees: $15 drop-in and $12 for 5 or more classes card.Hours: From 4-5:15 pm. C: Tracey Jacobs [email protected] P: 303-909-5480

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MUSIC TOGETHER®of Boulder

Ages: Birth-5 Small intimate parent/child programs. FREE demo classes offered throughout the year. Call for times and fees. Two Boulder locations—downtown and north. C: Jane Simms Rochewww.musictogetherboulder.comP: 303-530-0434

MUSIC TOGETHER®Central Boulder

Ages: Mixed ages, birth through 4 years.Research-based early childhood music & movement program, incorporating singing, move-ment, and instrument play for children & caregivers. Siblings welcome. Free demo by appointment. Weekly 45-minute classes. Weekday morn-ings, Saturday morning, and evening times. Register online.C: Jane Smolenswww.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

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GROUP PIANO/KEyBOARD CLASS

BoulderAges: 6 and upChildren learn musical notation, theory, composition/impro-visation music in a fun, sup-portive, creative environment. Weekly one-hour classes. Small groups of 6 children or fewer. Keyboards provided during les-son time. Jane Smolens has been a piano/music educator since 1986. C: Jane Smolens www.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

MUSIC TOGETHER® BIG KIDS

BoulderAges: 5-7The next musical step for your 5-, 6- or 7-year-old. The Big Kids class blends elements of the beloved Music Together® curriculum with new musical activities perfect for older chil-dren. Classes integrate singing, movement, creative expression, drumming, and tonal/rhythmic

Parlando School for the Arts

BoulderAges: All2590 Walnut St. (Dairy Center)Parlando School for the Arts offers private instruction, group classes, and ensembles for stu-dents of all ages and abilities, on all musical instruments and in voice and musical theater. Our faculty of 50 of the region’s best teachers provide instruction to more than 700 students each week. More than half of our faculty have advanced degrees in music.C: [email protected] www.parlando.orgP: 303-442-0006

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ACCORDION Louisville/Westminster

Ages: 4 and up.First lesson free! Master’s degree in piano, accordion, and musical performance. Fun and loving instruction in your home, using traditional methods of reading and play-ing, coupled with The Russian school of piano/accordion play-ing techniques: Lessons focus on music as an art form and how it has the ability to portray different feelings, moods, and emotional experiences associ-ated with everyday life. Days: Monday-SaturdayC: Nina Soloviova www.harmoniousmusic.webs.comP: 303-502-8224

SANDy BURRELL MUSIC STUDIO

Niwota) Intro to Flute, 6 weeksb) Intro to Violin, 8 weeksc) Intro to Music,1 semesterd) Penny Whistle ProgramFees:$10/class. Pay by session.Call for current class times. C: Sandy BurrellP: 303-652-3287

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MUSICAL ARTS Lafayette

Ages: All200 E. Baseline RoadLessons, classes, and en-sembles. Full member of the National Guild for Commu-nity Arts Education RMCMA is committed to providing high- quality musical experiences for people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and financial circumstances. We value excellence in arts educa-tion and access for all members of the community.Hours: M-F, 9 am - 9 pm C: Nancy Brace [email protected] P: 303-665-0599

LONGMONT SUzUKI STRINGSLongmont

Ages: 0-adultSuzuki Association of the Americas, Kindermusik International Longmont Suzuki Strings offers violin, viola, and cello lessons for ages 3 and up, using the Suzuki approach to music education, as well as Kindermusik classes for new borns - age 7.C: Lisa Hollis [email protected] www.longmontsuzukistrings.orgP: 720-684-7684

ILLUMINATA MUSICSIMPLy MUSIC

LongmontAges: 6 and up Simply Music is a revolutionary Australian-developed piano and keyboard method that offers a breakthrough in music educa-tion. Licensed Simply Music teacher. Please visit our web-site for more information.Hours: M-F C: Brenda diZerega [email protected] www.illuminatamusic.musicteachershelper.comP: 303-776-6651

ILLUMINATA MUSICKINDERMUSIK

LongmontAges: birth to 7 Kindermusik at St. Stephen’s Preschool. Music and move-ment classes. Fall classes will begin August 20th. Licensed Kindermusik teacher. Hours: Mornings, M-FC: Brenda diZerega [email protected] www.illuminatamusic.musicteachershelper.comP: 303-776-6651

solfége. This is primarily drop-off class, though parents are wel-come to stay if need be.C: Jane Smolenswww.mountainsongmusic.comP: 303-413-1120

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Ages: 6 months and up.Diagonal Trade Center795 S. Sherman StreetBoulder County’s best swim lessons are in Longmont! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. Our two, warm-water indoor pools and UV water purification system ensures your child the safest and most comfortable water experience. We are the swim lesson experts—stop by our child-friendly facility to Dis-cover the Difference.Hours: 7 am-7 pm, M-FC: Judy [email protected]: 303-499-2229

BOULDER SUzUKI STRINGSBoulder

Ages: 4-18Suzuki music instruction by registered faculty in violin, viola, & cello. Private & group lessons, note reading, theory, public performances, and more. Call for fees and times.Program Days: M-FC: [email protected] bouldersuzukistrings.orgP: 303-499-2807

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ROCKy MOUNTAIN THEATRE FOR KIDS

BoulderAges: 5-155311 Western Ave., Ste. D(near Arapahoe & 55th)Boulder’s premiere children’s theater offers Boulder’s best theatrical training in acting & auditioning, musical theater, improvisation, voice, dance, & more. After-school pro-grams, school-day-off camps, and summer camps. C: Stuart [email protected] www.theaterforkids.net P: 303-245-8150

MATHNASIUMMATH ONLy Learning Center

LafayetteGrades: 1-College Calculus2770 Arapahoe Rd. Ste 114 Math Is Important! Mathnasium’s affordable, proven, customized pro-grams work with kids to build a solid MATH founda-tion that makes sense to them. Our programs increase confidence and help kids understand & do their home-work. Catch-up and enrich-ment, private lessons, spe-cial summer camps & SAT/ACT math prep programs. WARNING: Your child could become crazy about math!Hours: 3 to 7 pm, M-Th; Sundays, 2:00 to 5:00 pmC: Lisa & Alan Iguchi [email protected]/boulderP: 720-890-9000 Swimming

ROSE GARDEN MUSIC

North BoulderAges: 4 to 84Deep LOVE of teaching mu-sic in a joy-filled, humorous way that leads to success & musicality for each student. Individualized, customized program that focuses on intrin-sic motivation. Performance opportunities, emotionally safe, nonjudgmental, support-ive, and happy environment. Extensive background in piano performance, composition, pedagogy, psychology, & child-hood development has proven invaluable with children of all ages as well as adult students! NPR endorsement.Hours: By appointmentC: Jessica [email protected] P: 303-442-2690

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Ages: 5 to Adult5440 Conestoga CourtWe promise one grade level increase in 30 hours of instruction, or we will teach your child for free! One-on-one supplemental edu-cational services in reading, spelling, math, writing, criti-cal thinking, and study skills. Research proven curriculum guarantees one grade level in only 30 hours! Also: ACT/SAT/GED prep, homework help, advanced math, and creative writing. Flexible payment plans. Refund policy. Hours: M - Sat, 8 am-8 pmC: Staff www.dreamcatcherlearning.com P: 303-444-8422

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Fall Calendar of Events

ART/MUSEUMSAugust 8—Denver Denver Art Museum Create Playdate: Soar for ages 3-5, from 10 am to 1 pm, located at 100 W., 14th Ave. Parkway. Drop in with your little ones, aged 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grownups for story time, artmak-ing, and more! Create playdates are included with general admis-sion. No reservations are required. Call (720) 913-0130 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.denverartmuseum.org

Tu/W/F—LongmontDiscovery Days at 9 am to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am, and 12:30 to 2 pm, at the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road. This interactive drop-in program encourages chil-dren (ages 2-5) to engage in cre-ative, and sometimes messy, arts & crafts projects with their par-ents. Call (303) 651-8374 for more information.

Saturdays—BroomfieldThe Broomfield Depot Museum, located at 2201 West 10th Avenue, is open to the public on Saturdays from 12 to 3 pm. Admission is FREE. The Broomfield Depot was a living-in station—the sta-tion agent and his family lived in the train depot! Tours explain the station’s history and story of the Denver & Interurban Railway (D & I), an electric railway that ran on the Kite Route from Denver to Boulder via Broomfield from 1908 to 1926. For more information about the museum or to schedule a weekday tour for four or more people, please call (303)-460-6824.

First Saturday—DenverFree general admission to the Denver Art Museum on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of Target and made possible by the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Check out www.denverartmuseum.org for more information.

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

Ongoing—Louisville Louisville Historical Museum at 1001 Main Street. Museum Hours: T/W/Th, & 1st Saturday of every month, 10 am-3 pm. Free. Tours available. Call Carol Gleeson at (303) 665-9048 or e-mail [email protected] or www.ci.louisville.co.us/museum.htm for more information.

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M/TH/SAT—Boulder Boulder Public Library story times at 10:15 am, located at Main, Reynolds, & Meadows Branches. For all ages, but designed for ages 5 & under. Saturday stories in Spanish/English. Main Library, Marcelee Gralapp Children’s Library: M, Th, Sat, at 10:15 am, Reynolds Branch Library: Tues at 10:15 am, Meadows Branch Library. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or you can e-mail [email protected] or boulderlibrary.org/youth/for more information.

T/W/TH—Longmont Longmont Public Library story times for ages birth to 6, located at 409 4th Avenue. Lap-sit, toddler, and preschool story times 10:15 and 11 am T/W mornings; Spanish story time Th evenings at 6:30, bedtime story time Th nights at 7 pm. Call children’s and teen ser-vices at (303) 651-8477 or check out www.ci.longmont.co.us/library

T/W/TH—Louisville Louisville Public Library pre-school story time on T/W for ages 3-6, at 10:30 am and 1 pm, located at 951 Spruce. 30-minute sessions with theme-based stories, includ-ing fingerplays, feltboard, and songs. Also, for ages 12 mos-3 yrs, at 10:30 am on Th, twenty minutes of brief stories, songs, fingerplays, or feltboard. Call Michele Kolman-Weber at (303)-335-4821 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.ci.louisville.co.us for more information.

Wednesdays—Thornton Rangeview Library—Thornton Branch story time for ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 am & 1 pm, located at 8992 Washington St. Children’s librarian reads a story, and then the children do a craft with a related theme. Call Ann Myers at (303) 288-2001 or e-mail [email protected] or www.rangeviewld.org

Every Sunday—Boulder Boulder Public Library Go Club for ages 5-16, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1000 Canyon. Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-

3099 or please e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or check out boulderlibrary.org/youth/ for more information.

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August 6-8—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Young Rembrand t s An ima l Drawing for ages 6-12, from 10 am to noon, located at 111 W. Baseline Rd. Learn to draw a variety of different animals. The final day will result in one large scene of the zoo, divided into several habitats and incorporat-ing the many animal friends we have learned to draw. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com

August 18—Longmont Boulder County Parks and Open Space Kids Gone Fishing for ages 5-15, from 9 am to 12 pm, located at Cattail Pond at the fair-grounds. Learn how to cast, bait a hook, handle fish safely, and more! Then borrow a pole and test out your new skills while fish-ing. Reservations required due to limited space. Please call Michell Bowie at (303) 678-6219 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

August 21-Sept 11—Boulder Shalom Baby Boulder JCC Let’s Get Movin’! For ages 15-30 months, from 9:30 to 10:15 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Climbing, rolling, balancing, and jumping all in a fun and safe envi-ronment. Free demo. Please rsvp to [email protected] or call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or check out www.boulderjcc.org for more information.

August 30—Lafayette WOW! Chi ldren’s Museum Harmony on Harrison for all ages, at 11 am, located at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Join us for the instrument petting zoo. Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts will bring over a number of dif-ferent instruments and will help kids make some noise! Includes a violin, trumpet, flute, percus-sion, and maybe even a trombone! Included with museum admission. Call (303) 604-2424 or check out www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

M/T/W/F—Longmont Playgroups for parents and chil-dren, on M: 10 am to noon, infant and toddlers: W: 10 am to 12 pm,

mixed-ages, F: 10:30 am to noon, & bilingual (Spanish) 0-4 play group on the 1st and last Fridays. Also, Fatherhood Connection every Tues, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, support and education for dads. Children’s Services can also help with child care referrals. Call St. Vrain Valley Center at (303) 776-5348.

M/T/W—Boulder/LongmontHospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties Healing Circles Grief Groups for ages 6-18, evenings. Healing Circles provides grief-support groups for children, teens, and parents. Donation requested. Call (303) 604-5300 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.hospicecareonline.org for more information.

1st/3rd Thursdays—Longmont Calvary MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), bimonthly meet-ings for moms of children ages 0-5, from 9 to 11:30 am, at 2101 Gay Street. MOPS is dedicated to encouraging moms of young chil-dren. Find friendship and accep-tance where we understand that “mothering matters.” Child care provided. Call Rene or Lauren at (303) 776-2400 or please e-mail [email protected]

1st & 3rd Fridays—BoulderMothers & Babies—Leaders’ sup-port group, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Also offers support groups for new moms and babies under 6 months old for a nominal fee. Call (303) 530-0698 or visit our website at www.momsandbabies.org for more information.

1st Tuesdays—North DenverICAN of Colorado—monthly meetings for adults, from 7 pm to 10 pm. at 3131 Osceola Street. A safe forum for information on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Women who have experienced a cesarean can share their feelings, and expectant parents can dis-cuss birth options, with the latest research relating to cesarean and VBAC. Call Kristi R. Conroy at (303) 477-6243 or please e-mail [email protected]

2nd and 4th Mondays—BoulderFirst Presbyterian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), for ages infant to 5, from 9:15 to 11:15 am, at 1820 15th Street. Mornings include food, craft, or activity, speakers with subjects relating to moms and dis-cussion time that deepens relation-ships with your group. Children are cared for in parallel program called MOPPETS. Call MOPS information line at (303) 402-6455.

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BOULDER COUnty KiDs2nd Tuesdays—Lafayette La Leche League of Lafayette holds monthly breast-feeding support meetings for all ages at 9:30 am, at 100 West S. Boulder Rd. Helping mothers worldwide to breast-feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education. Babies and children welcome! Call Linda Peirce at (303) 499-0680 or check out lafayettelll.wordpress.com

2nd Wednesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder month-ly breast-feeding support group meets from 6:30 to 8 pm, located at 4394 Apple Court. Dedicated to providing education, information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Amanda at (303) 666-6850 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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

3rd Tuesdays—Boulder La Leche League of Boulder monthly breast-feeding support group from 10 to 11:30 am. An inter-national, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breast-feed. Babies and children welcome. Call Molly (720) 922-3549 or Diane (303) 444-9849 for information and meeting location.

1st & 3rd Saturdays—BoulderThe Language of Food presents The French Cooking Club for ages 6 to 12, from 1 to 4 pm, locat-ed at 1140 South Lashley Lane. “Le Club de Cuisine Française,” Practice the French language, exchange ideas and information with recipes, vocabulary, cultur-al information, maps, and draw-ings. Call Marie Nicoletti at (303) 819-4084 or please e-mail her at [email protected] for more information or check out www.thelanguageoffood.com

2nd & 4th Sat—Longmont Old Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience (SAE) for ages 5-12, at 2:45-4 pm, located at 667 4th Ave. Free to members. Membership starts at $35/year and is good for the whole fam-ily. Limited space. Call (303) 651-2787 to register or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.firehouseart.org

Daily—CountywideBoulder County WIC Program. Supplemental foods and nutritional

health education for pregnant, breast-feeding, and postpartum women with children up to 5 years. Ongoing enrollment at 5 clinic sites. Boulder Office: 3305 Broadway; San Juan Office: 3100 34th St. in Boulder; Longmont Office: 529 Coffman, Suite 200; Salud Clinic: 231 East 9th in Longmont; Tri-cities Office: 1345 Plaza Court North 3A in Lafayette. FREE. Call (303) 441-1451.

Monday/Wednesday—Boulder A Place To B Studio presents Tribal Fusion for ages 10 and up, at 5:30 pm, located at 1750 30th St. #64. Fusion dance; belly dance, jazz, modern, Egyptian, Indian temple, Hawaiian, classical, cre-ative. Call Shahalazar at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderdances-tudio.com

Monday/Thursdays—Longmont Sunflower Farm homeschool enrichment program for ages 5 to 9, from 1 to 4 pm, located at 11150 Prospect Rd. This program will provide a broad overview of every-day farm lifestyle and sustainable living. We will actively partici-pate in the everyday routines of a working farm as well as seasonally appropriate gardening. Call Bren at (303) 246-1127 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or www.sunflowerfarminfo.com

Tuesdays—Boulder Stepmother Support Group for adults, from 6 to 7 pm, at 255 Canyon, Suite 201. A safe, sup-portive environment for shar-ing your feelings and finding solutions to challenges facing you and your stepfamily. Call Paula Schild at (303) 908-6557 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.paulaschild.com for more information.

Tuesdays—LongmontNew Leaf Wellness Mom’s Group for all ages, from 9 to 10:30 am, located at 600 S. Airport Road. Active moms who meet weekly with our kids at various locations and trailheads for fitness and fun. Once-a-month health topics with doctors. Call Cecilia at (720) 877-3671 or [email protected] or www.nlcwellness.com

Wednesday/Thursday—Boulder A Place To B Studio presents So Rim Kung Fu for ages 7 and up, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, located at 1750 30th St. #64. Mind, body and spirit, So Rim Kung Fu guidance and training. Call Sa Bom Nim at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or check out www.boulder-dancestudio.com

Thursdays—BoulderBeyond MOPS...the next step. Join us for SAMS (School-Age Moms). New group for mothers of school-age children (kindergarten-12th grade) to share their joys and chal-

lenges. Includes guest speakers, child care, and refreshments. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Cost: $5. Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Call Jan at (303) 494-4248 or Darcy at (303) 926-1590 for more information.

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

Friday Evenings—Lafayette City of Lafayette Bob Burger Recreation Center Friday Night Fun Club for ages 7-13, from 7 to 10 pm, located at 111 West Baseline Rd. A structured, super-vised program that offers a safe, social, and recreational atmo-sphere. Held every Friday night during the school year. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com

Saturdays—Boulder Boulder Public Library, Main Children’s Library Young Creative Writers for ages 8-12, from 10 to 11 am, located at 1000 Canyon Blvd. Writing is fun in this popu-lar and free class for kids in 3rd through 6th grades! Call Melanie Howard at (303) 441-3099 or check out www.boulderlibrary.org/youth

Sundays—Boulder A Place To B Studio presents REIKI for kids for ages 5 and up, at 12:00 pm, located at 1750 30th St. Children learn how to find inner peace at their own pace, discovering the essence of purity and calm without the aid of rules, regulations, medication or disci-pline Call Mari at (303) 440-8007 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderdancestudio.com

Weekdays—Boulder/Lafayette Boulder County Head Start Enrollment drive for ages 3-5 years, from 8 am to 4 pm, locat-ed at 3482 N. Broadway. Boulder County Head Start is recruiting for its free, comprehensive preschool with full- and part-day classes. Income guidelines apply. Call Susi Gritton at (720) 564-2210 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Ongoing—BoulderSunflower Kids Art Studio offers year-round classes for ages 3.5 to 15, new location at 5345 Arapahoe Ave. Call Lika Maldutis at (720) 939-7545 or e-mail [email protected] or visit our website at www.artsunflower.com

Ongoing—Boulder Bilingual Tots offers full immer-sion Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, Japanese, Hungarian,

Russian, Italian, and ESL classes, for ages 0-5 at several locations in Boulder and vicinity. For sched-ules and to register, visit www.bilingualtots.com or with questions call Agnes Farkas-Roszell at (303) 561-1900 or please e-mail her at [email protected]

Ongoing—Boulder CountyNeed health insurance for your family? Boulder County Healthy Kids enrolls families in Medicaid and CHP+ (the Child Health Plan). Call (303) 441-1589 or visit www.bchealthykids.org or call Joan Nagel at (303) 594-5847 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.bchealthykids.org

Ongoing—Boulder County Boulder County Housing and Human Services provide Child Care Assistance Program, for ages 0-12, located at 450 Courtney Way. Help with child care expens-es for Boulder County children for qualified families. Contact Aspen Family Services at (303) 604-1043 x 2828 for eligibil-ity requirements and prescreening. Se Habla Espanol. Call Elizabeth Groneberg at (303) 928-0821 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercounty.org/help/family/pages/ccap.aspx

Ongoing—LongmontSwim•Floa t •Swim! Aqua t i c Academy—The ultimate swim les-son experience for ages 6 months and up. Boulder County’s only dedicated warm-water swim les-son facility where children learn to swim and float independently in weeks, not years. The Diagonal Trade Center, 795 S. Sherman St. Visit www.swimfloatswim.com to discover the difference. Contact Judy Heumann (303) 499-2229 or e-mail [email protected]

Ongoing—Longmont MOMS Club of Longmont West for preschool ages. Support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! Call Jen Dickhans at (303) 827-3400 or please e-mail us at [email protected] or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check online at longmontwestmoms.com

JUST FOR FUNThrough August 31—DenverThe Consulate General of Mexico present The Vochol® Art on Wheels exhibit. This colorful and mystical piece is exhibited at the main terminal of the Denver along with some of the best artwork created by Denver Public School art students. Further information and images is available online at vocholdenver.com

August 1-5—LongmontBoulder County Fair. 150 free events. Five jam-packed days

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filled with fun, food, and fabulous attractions and activities! Check out www.bouldercountyfair.org for more information.

Through August 17—Louisville Barrels for Education at the Louisville Public Library or view online. Vote for your favorite barrel to raise valuable funds for each of the participating schools. Contact Fran Ryan at [email protected] or call (303) 748-2137 for more information or check out www.impactoneducation.org or Twitter: @ImpactOnEd

Through August 25—BoulderBoulder Outdoor Cinema opens at 7 pm on Saturdays behind BMoCA at 1750 13th. Entertainment that includes live entertainment, con-tests, short films, and more! The main event kicks off at dusk.

August 4—Boulder Colorado Events Boulder Kids Fest for all ages, from 12 to 7 pm, locat-ed at 4800 28th Street at Gateway Park. Free event themed around family fun. Free kids’ concert at 5 pm. Live raptors & reptiles, play games, make bubbles, face paint-ing, swordfights, and dig for trea-sure in the sandpit. Come play, learn, and explore at this one-day summer celebration. Call Anna at (720) 272-7467 or e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or www.coloradoevents.net

August 4—Denver Community-Minded Dance Swing in the City for ages 13+, from 6 pm to 12 am, located at 1400 Curtis St. 4th Fl., Ellie Caulkins Opera House Studio Loft Performances and then nonstop social dancing to live music by the All Star Swing Band. Delicious tapas and a dessert bar by Kevin Taylor’s Restaurant, and a cash bar and silent auction. This event benefits Community-Minded Dance’s arts education and outreach programs. $65. Check out www.lindyontherocks.com or www.cmdance.org or call (303) 883-6691 for more information.

August 11—Boulder B Strong Mini B Strong Ride for ages 10 & under, at noon, locat-ed at 4600 Sleepytime Drive. One mile on the Celestial Seasoning campus. NO CARS! Kids 10 & under Sleepytime Bear vs. Rocky (Nugges ts mascot ) Tr icycle race! Fire Engine leads the pack. Community cycles outgrown bike donations. $10 registration fee. T-shirts/prizes/live entertainment. Call Patty Benson at (303) 748-7658 or [email protected] for more information or check out www.bstrongride.com

August 11-12—Boulder Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance presents the 2012 Colorado Asian Aloha Festival for all ages, from 11 am to 6 pm, located at 1300 Pearl Street on the mall. Experience the diverse cultures of Asia, Hawaii,

and the Pacific Islands. The festi-val expects over 70 vendors and 50 performers on 2 separate stages. Check out www.bapaweb.org for more information.

August 14—Longmont Swim•Float•Swim! Grand Opening & Back to Pool Party for ages 1 to 10, from 8 am to 6 pm, located at 795 S. Sherman St. Don’t miss this end-of-summer extravaganza at Boulder County’s only dedi-cated swim school for children of all ages. Three live musical per-formances, face painting, swim demos, discounts on fall lessons, food & ice cream available. Free admission! Call Judy Heumann at (303) 499-2229 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.swimfloatswim.com or more information.

August 18—Lafayette Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Peach Festival for all ages, from 9 am to 4 pm, located at Public Rd. Free concerts, children’s entertain-ment, face painting, and balloon sculpting. Over 30,000 pounds of certified organic peaches avail-able in 3 locations. Call Pat Vero at (303) 666-9555 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.lafayettecolorado.com

August 17/Sept. 21—Lafayette City of Lafayette Art Night Out for all ages, from 4 to 9 pm, located at 309 S. Public Road. Activities for kids run 4 to 7:30 pm, artist booths and vendors on Festival Plaza 4 to 9 pm, and bands will play from 7:30 to 9 pm. For more details visit www.cityoflafayette.com/ANO or contact Susan Booker at [email protected] with questions or call (303) 665-5588.

August 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3—Denver Downtown Denver Partnership presents A Taste of Colorado for all ages, at 100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy. 29th year of the state’s largest free-admission outdoor event, drawing more than 500,000 visitors. Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sat/Sun: from 10:30 am to 10 pm and Monday: 10:30 am to 8 pm. Call Kimberly Greene at (303) 295-6330 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.atasteofcolorado.com.

Every Tuesday—Boulder Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe Playday Program for ages 2 - 7, at 10:30 am, located at 2525 Arapahoe. One-hour programs full of stories, science, arts, and imagination. Each week has a new theme and experi-ences designed with fun and learn-ing in mind! Call Betty Quigley at (303) 443-0780 or check out www.grtoys.com

2nd & 4th Weds—LafayetteFlatirons MOPS—Meeting for mothers of children ages 0 to pre-K, from 9 am to 11:30 am, at 400 W. South Boulder Rd. Fellowship,

fun, & food for moms. Child care provided. Call (303) 665-5021 x 264, or [email protected] for more information.

4th Mondays—Boulder B o u l d e r S e n i o r S e r v i c e s Grandparents Raising Grandkids Group for ages 45+, from 10 to 11:30 am, located at 909 Arapahoe Ave. Connect and get emotional support plus meet others in simi-lar situations. Free child care. Call Sandy Hollingsworth at (303) 441-4388 or e-mail [email protected] or please check out boulderseniorservices.com

4th Tuesdays—Erie La Leche League of Erie month-ly breast-feeding support group for all ages, at 10 am, located at the Community Library meeting room. Information, education, and support to all women who are interested in breast-feeding. Babies and children always welcome! Call Linda at (303) 499-0680, or [email protected] or erielll.wordpress.com

Ongoing—BoulderMonthly art exhibits from Boulder Valley schools, at Boulder Valley Credit Union, at 5505 Arapahoe Avenue. Call LeAnn at (303) 415-3514 for more information.

Ongoing—BoulderFiske Planetarium presents Public Astronomy Shows for ages K-20. $4 for adults, $3 for children/seniors. Call (303) 492-5001 or (303) 492-5001 or www.colorado.edu/fiske for more information.

Ongoing—BoulderThe Business Women’s Connection currently has a few openings in their weekly group of women pro-fessionals from the Boulder County area. We are a weekly group sup-porting one other both profession-ally and personally. Please check www.businesswomensconnection.com for more information and to see how to visit our group.

Ongoing—Longmont MOM’S Club of Longmont East. Mothers with children of all ages who offer support and fun activi-ties for moms and their children. Weekly park days, all ages and infant/toddler playgroups, field trips, moms’-night-out get-togeth-ers, monthly meetings w/speakers & discussions, lasting friendships. Call Elizabeth Johnson at (303) 678-1573 or please e-mail us at [email protected] or you can also check out our website at momsclub.longmonteast.googlepages.com/home

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August 7—Boulder Postoley Dance Ensemble kids folk dancing for ages 4 & up, from 6:15 to 7 pm, located at Boulder Municipal Plaza 1770 13th. Free folk dance program for children,

teens, & parents. Outside on the Plaza beside the Dushanbe Teahouse. No experience needed. Children learn to dance and learn about our cultural heritage. Call Tom Masterson at (303) 499-6363 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.postoley.org

August 10-12—BoulderDisney’s Aladdin. All of your favor-ite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit film. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spir-its will soar with excitement. (Fri 7 pm, Sat 1 and 7 pm, Sun 2 pm) at Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, 5311 Western Ave, (NW of Arapahoe & 55th St). Call (303) 245-8150 or www.theaterforkids.net for more information.

August 10—Boulder Eye Health Institute Reggae on the Creek for all ages, at 5:30 pm, located at 1345 28th Street. This is a FREE event, featuring live reg-gae music and dancing, as well as a silent auction and raffle drawing. This is a fund-raiser for providing eye care to financially disadvan-taged and underserved children and families on the island of Jamaica. Check us online at www.eyehealth-institute.org for more information.

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September 14—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center NFL Punt, Pass & Kick compe-tition for ages 8-15, at 5:30 pm, located at 500 S. Boulder Rd. at LaMont Does Park. Winners will be required to show birth certifi-cate. FREE. Soft-soled gym shoes only. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail [email protected] for more infor-mation or www.cityoflafayette.com

September 19—Lafayette WOW! Children’s Museum Talk Like a Pirate Day for all ages, at 110 N. Harrison Ave. Ahoy me hearties! Come dressed as your favorite pirate. Activities and crafts available all day! Included with Museum admission! Call (303) 604-2424 or check out online at www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

September 23—Boulder Feet on the Earth Programs Getting Lost/Getting Found for all ages from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Come find out what to do if you get lost in the woods and how not to get lost! Join us for a fun adven-ture learning to navigate without map and compass and basic sur-vival principles to use if you do get lost. Call Lorene Wapotich at (303) 642-0562, or you can e-mail

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September 25—Boulder Shalom Baby Boulder JCC Baby Music Circle for ages 2-8 months, from 11 to 11:30 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. Discover new ways to play with your baby and music! Free demo on 9/25. Classes run 7 Tuesdays, Oct.16-Dec. 4 (skips 11/20), 11-11:30 am. RSVP to Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.boulderjcc.org

JUST FOR FUNSeptember 8—Denver Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 100 W., 14th Ave. Parkway. Experience living traditions, watch the competition and social dancing, get creative with hands-on art activities, shop for American Indian jewelry, and enjoy your first (or 101st) piece of fry bread! Call (720) 913-0130 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.denverartmuseum.org

September 14—DenverA Day in Pompeii opens at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Highlights include mar-ble and bronze sculptures, jew-elry, gold coins, everyday house-hold items, and more. Visitors will uncover the treasures of a city steeped in legend, examine casts of the volcano’s victims frozen in their last moments, and discover the power of volcanoes past and present. Located at 2001 Colorado Blvd. Check out www.dmns.org for more information or call (303) 370-6000.

September 14-16—Denver 45th Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show for all ages, from 9 am to 6 pm, 10 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 5 pm, located at 451 East 58th Ave. Geological/paleonto-logical topics & demonstrate gem cutting, jewelry making, & fossil preparation. Free gold panning for kids & free gem & mineral iden-tification all weekend. The theme for 2012 is Copper Minerals. Call Larry Havens at (303) 233-2516 or www.denvermineralshow.com for more information.

September 22—BoulderAttention Homes 5th Annual Kaleidoscope Ball for ages 21+, from 6 to 11 pm, located at 6185 Arapahoe Ave. A fund raiser for runaway, homeless, neglected, and at-risk youth. Call Leslie Barnes at (303) 447-1206 or check out www.attentionhomes.org

September 23—DenverChildren’s Museum of Denver Hop, Skip & a Jump Start for all ages, at 9 am, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. Lace

up! The perfect race for every member of the family. With a stroll-er-friendly 5K, an infant crawl, tod-dler trot, kid course, and a day of activities and healthy snacks, it’s the perfect way to teach a healthy lifestyle. Prizes awarded. To learn more or register, visit mychilds-museum.org or contact Lisa Andersson at (303) 561-0104 or e-mail [email protected]. Call Heather Reider at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.mychildsmuseum.org

September 30—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Autumn Heritage Day at Walker Ranch for all ages, from 10 am to 4 pm, located at 7701 Flagstaff Road west of Boulder. At this special event, costumed vol-unteers demonstrate the chores of a working ranch in the late 1800s. A highlight is the vintage baseball game at 1 pm! A great, free fam-ily event. Call Sheryl Kippen at (303) 776-8848 or please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

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October 19-21—Denver MileHiCon 44 for all ages at 3 pm Fri. to 6 pm Sun; at 7800 E. Tufts Ave. Largest SF Literary Convention in the Rocky Mountain Region. 80+ authors in panels and programs on SF, fantasy, and hor-ror, the region’s largest SF/fantasy art show, plus video, anime, mas-querade, gaming, dealers. Critter Crunch and Critter Floatilla (robot-ic combat and aquatic competi-tions) and more. Special kids’ pro-gramming track. Call Linda Nelson at (303) 426-0806 or please e-mail [email protected] or check out milehicon.org for more infor-mation.

October 28—Lafayette Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Great Pumpkin Race for all ages, at 4 pm, located at 111 W. Baseline Rd. All pumpkins will be launched in the Lazy River. Watch them race through the lazy river to the fin-ish line. Prizes, free passes, and more. Join us in the gym for fun and games at 4:15 pm. Call Debbie Wilmot at (303) 665-0469 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.cityoflafayette.com

October 16, 17—Lafayette WOW! Chi ld ren ’s Museum October Discovery Days for all ages, from 10 am to 1 pm, locat-ed at 110 N. Harrison Ave. This

month’s topic: Harvest. Discover your inner scientist! Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. Learn about plants and harvesting crops! Included with your museum admis-sion. Call at (303) 604-2424 or www.wowchildrensmuseum.org

October 18—Boulder Shalom Baby Boulder JCC Good-bye Tantrums, Hello Calmness for ages up to 5 yrs, from 9:30 to 11 am, located at 3800 Kalmia Ave. During this interactive 90-min-ute workshop, parents will learn some simple and fun activities that promote calm and help ward off tantrums and promote connection. Child care available. Call Beth Litz at (720) 364-1812 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.boulderjcc.org for more informa-tion.

October 21—Boulder CountyFeet on the Earth Programs Getting Kids Nature Connected for all ages, from 10 am to 3 pm. Find out how to get your kids plugged into nature and keep them connect-ed. Join us for a fun day of games and adventures for the whole fam-ily, during which parents will learn powerful tools for keeping their kids (and themselves) enthu-siastic about being in nature. Call Lorene Wapotich at (303) 642-0562 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.FeetOnTheEarth.org

JUST FOR FUNOctober 1-31—Longmont Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch Fall Festival! For all ages, from 9 am to 6 pm, located at 9057 Ute Hwy. Come out and have tons of fun at the annual fall festival. Kids can enjoy a range of activities, like, pony rides, hay maze, petting zoo, bounce houses, and more! We have a field full of pumpkins to pick from and a homegrown pro-duce stand full of yummy goods! We roast chillies and have our top-secret pumpkin bread avail-able for purchase! So come out and join us this fall! Call Lauren Asbury at (303) 684-0087 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com

October 6—Denver Denver Art Museum Free First Saturday for all ages, from 10 am to 5 pm, located at 100 W., 14th Ave. Parkway. Enjoy our art collec-tions and nonticketed exhibitions without spending a dime! Free general admission tickets are avail-able on-site, starting at 10 am. Call (720) 913-0130 or please e-mail [email protected] for more information or check us out at www.denverartmuseum.org

October 13—Boulder Boulder County Parks and Open Space Junior and Senior Fishing

Derby, from 9 am to 12 pm, locat-ed at Walden Ponds in Boulder. Enjoy a day fishing together at the derby. Snacks and prizes. Open to seniors and kids 15 and younger. Valid fishing license required. Rain or shine! Call Michell Bowie at (303) 678-6219 or please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information or check out www.bouldercountyopenspace.org

October 15—DenverChildren’s Museum of Denver Kinetics! For ages 0-8, located at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. Life-sized marble run, where balls cascade down ramps, gath-er in bins, roll along tracks and through tubes, all designed by chil-dren. Included in Museum admis-sion. Call Heather Reider at (303) 561-0101 or e-mail [email protected] or check out www.mychildsmuseum.org for more information.

October 20—Boulder Friends’ School Preschool Open House for ages 2-4 years, from 9 to 11 am, located at 5465 Pennsylvania Ave. Experience our play-based program, see our class-rooms, and meet teachers. Call Mari Engle Friedman at (303) 499-1999 or please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information or check out www.friendsschoolboulder.org

October 23—Boulder Friends’ School Preschool Parent Only Info Meeting for adult only, from 6 to 7:30 pm, located at 5465 Pennsylvania Ave. Tour the school, meet our exceptional teachers, and learn about our play-based, creative, hands-on curriculum for children ages 3-5. Call Mari Engle Friedman at (303) 499-1999 or e-mail [email protected] for more information or check out www.friendsschoolboulder.org

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