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Lovin’ Summer in Boulder County

The best of Boulder County summer, as seen through your eyes.   Ahhh, summer in Boulder County. There’s really nothing like it, is there? After what feels like an eternity of isolation and a year spent pining for the festivals and social activities that BoCo usually offers, we’re finally starting to shed our masks—hooray for

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Escoffier offers unique farm-to-table learning experiences to create the versatile, in-demand chefs of the future.

Scouting the Southwest

Tired of crowded tourist spots? You’ll find these southwest Colorado adventures off the beaten path.

BoCo Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading

By Haley Rae Shoning   Complicit Amy Rivers amyrivers.com Amy Rivers’ gripping new thriller “Complicit” is the first release in her upcoming Legacy of Silence series. It features protagonist Kate Medina, a highly skilled forensic psychiatrist who retreats to her unpolluted, dependable hometown after a horrifying act of violence leaves her physically and emotionally scarred.

Pandemic Picnics

Whether a family adventure or a romantic meal alfresco, here are some ideas for taking an original “social distancing” activity to new heights. By Christine Mahoney   Ah, picnics. The original socially distanced form of outdoor dining. Grab some friends or opt for a day date—just you, your beloved (OK—maybe your kids and dog, too),

The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary

The Great Escape provides safety and sanctuary for Colorado’s wild mustangs, as well as invaluable opportunities for horse lovers.

Nature Kids

Thanks to generous grants from Great Outdoors Colorado, Nature Kids is bridging barriers to outdoor access for Lafayette kids.

Party Like a Pro

From casual to sophisticated, plan spring parties that are COVID-conscious, but still rock.

Lost Lafayette

Local historian Doug Conarroe goes on a journey through time with his most recent book, "Lost Lafayette."

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Latino Parent Advisory Council establishes relationships, scores early wins at BVSD

In an effort to expand outreach and make school involvement more accessible to Latino parents, BVSD created the Latino Parent Advisory Council.

Blue Sky Bridge: Giving Victims of Child Abuse a Voice

Child advocacy experts at Blue Sky Bridge work to help children who are experiencing abuse during this difficult and isolating time.

CYL Sauna Studio: Good, Clean Sweat

CYL Sauna Studio offers infrared heat, improved wellness in private sauna suites.

Isaiah Chavous: Leading in the Time of Pandemic

CU Boulder student body president Isaiah Chavous takes time to think about the future and reflect on what got him this far.

Perfect Pairings

When it comes to pairing beer with food, you can choose to complement the flavors or contrast them. Here are a few of our favorite food/beer pairings.

Restaurant Week at Home

Rather than organizing Restaurant Week in the midst of a pandemic, First Bite releases a cookbook of local restaurant favorites.

Pandemic Dining Innovations

Here are some ways our local dining scene is evolving to meet the challenge of indoor dining restrictions during the pandemic.

Guide To an Unconventional Ski Season

This winter will be the weirdest ski season in recent memory, but Colorado resorts are up for the COVID challenge. They’re getting creative to give skiers a much-needed break from quarantine life and send them to the slopes safely. 

Local Would-be Tokyo Olympians Discuss How It Feels to Be On Hold.

Waiting to Compete By Amanda McCracken   Weddings, funerals, graduations—ceremonies of all types—were postponed or canceled in 2020. But the biggest deferment is arguably the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (now scheduled for summer 2021). Qualifying for the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many athletes, so it’s no surprise that Boulder’s Olympic hopefuls had to make

The Road to Recovery

2020 has been … a year, that’s for sure. It’s time to recover and rejuvenate for a better year to come! By Vicki Allsopp   Editor Note: We understand that true recovery from the pandemic will take much more than a fresh haircut and a new hobby. For those who have lost loved ones, there

Uplevel Your Home Office

By Haley Rae Shoning   Whether you’ve been working from home forever or it’s a new pandemic-inspired situation, making your home office comfortable and inspiring can lead to elevated productivity and a calm and peaceful work-from-home experience.     An eye-catching piece of local art is the perfect addition to dress up your space. “What

Pandemic Projects Enhance Boulder Communities

When the pandemic first shut down schools, workplaces and recreation areas, many Boulder County residents reached out of isolation and beyond their fears to help neighbors and strangers alike.

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