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Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend: Jan. 17-19

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Friday, January 17

Free Creative Writing Class with Lisa Jones

  • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Location: La Vita Bella, 471 Main St.

Calling all who are interested in improving their writing skills! Author Lisa Jones will be leading a free creative writing class at La Vita Bella, in the Renaissance room.

She'll guide you through generative prompts and you'll be invited to share what you write (but, of course, you don't have to).

We hope you'll participate in this event!

RSVP through Facebook and by emailing Lisa at [email protected]

Learn more: LisaJonesTeaches.com

Resolution Reset Day

  • Time: 8 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Natural Grocers Longmont, 1745 N, Main St.

Join us on Friday, January 17 for our Resolution Reset Day! Did you know almost half of Americans make resolutions every New Year, but 80% of us fail by February?

We're here to help you stick to your healthy eating resolutions in 2020. Stop in on Resolution Reset Day and enjoy great power deals (up to 40% off!), a Hack Your Coffee Bar from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, free reusable bag with purchase, and a free Natural Grocers chocolate bar for power members. Don’t forget to enter to win a year of foundational supplements! For more details: https://bit.ly/36C6hsY

The Don and Shirley Stanosheck Art Donation

  • Time: 4-6 p.m.
  • Location: Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Ave.

The LUH Foundation invites you to view the recently donated art from the Don and Shirley Stanosheck Art Collection. The art will be exhibited in the Art Walkway at Longmont United Hospital through March 30, 2020. Meet artists from the collection as well as local artists exhibiting in the Art Walkway. The reception will feature light refreshments and piano music by Dale Sherrod.

Food to Fight the Winter Blues: Vitamin D

  • Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Kitchen Company, 464 Main St.

During the winter months, it is difficult to get enough Vitamin D from the sun alone. Lucky for us, we have lots of delicious foods we can eat to make up for this seasonal change!

Don’t let the weather get you down! Come on into the Kitchen Company and learn some recipes to keep those vitamin levels up while satisfying your tastebuds!

Recipes: Crispy Seared Salmon with Hollandaise (egg yolks are your winter friend!)

Instructor: Chef Andrea Foro
$59 Early Bird (Available until 1/10)
$65 Last Call

Beginner Quilting Two,Sampler Quilt Class/Longmont

  • Time: 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Maggie's Sewing and Fabric, 1450 Main St. Unit B

Beginning Quilting 2

This class is for advanced beginning quilters, who are confident sewing ¼” seam allowances. Learn to make 7 quilt blocks while making new friends! Join quilt artist Janet Fulton for this fun "Learn to Quilt 2" class at Maggie's in Longmont. During five classes, you will learn to make the blocks and borders for the Sampler quilt, found on page 41 of "Start Quilting with Alex Anderson" 3rd Edition. There will be homework. These blocks are standard blocks used for many quilts and will provide strong foundation skills for moving on to more advanced quilting projects.

Learn how to: Pick out a winning combination of fabrics
Learn details regarding thread and needles
Safely and efficiently use quilting and sewing tools
Accurately cut and sew blocks together
Prepare your quilt for quilting
Machine quilt top, batting and backing together
Attach binding and finish the edges of your quilt

Class Requirements: Start Quilting With Alex Anderson, 3rd edition, $14.99. Rotary Cutter and Blades, 6” x 24” Quilter’s Ruler, 12” Square Quilter’s Ruler, Scissors, Clover Patchwork Pins (fine), 50 weight neutral thread (wait to purchase after fabric selection is made), Seam Ripper, Size 70 sewing machine needles, Creative Grids 6” Log Cabin Trim Tool, Creative Grids 8” Ultimate Flying Geese Tool, Best Press spray starch and Sewing Machine in good working order and machine instruction manual. (If you do not have a sewing machine, Maggie's will provide one for you for the class.)

Please note* Students receive a 15% discount on all class materials purchased at Maggie's.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Requirements: Requires purchase of "Start Quilting with Alex Anderson 3rd edition" All supplies available at Maggie's for a 15% discount
Instructor: The amazing, talented, award-winning quilt artist--Janet Fulton!

Saturday, January 18

Hot Cocoa at the Sanctuary

  • Time: 2-5 p.m.
  • Location: The Good Life Refuge, 13759 N. 95th St

Update: We are expecting a big turnout on Saturday and extended the event to three hours - 2-5pm (previously 2-4). Join us for some Hot Cocoa (Almond-Milk based) on the house and visit with our residents.

We are excited that we have the Migration Taco food truck (plant-based) and Kind Confections (plant-based pastries) onsite with their yummy foods and desserts so no one goes home hungry.

You can bring mouth-sized cut up apples, celery, cucumbers, carrots and lettuce to feed our animals.

We ask for a $5 donation per person or $10 per family.

Please leave your furry-family at home as they wouldn't enjoy being in the car while you are visiting with the animals.

Womxn's March Solidarity Action: Longmont Weekly Vigil

  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: 600 Main St.

SPECIAL THIS WEEK: SPECIAL THIS WEEK: WOMXN’S MARCH SOLIDARITY ACTION!
If you can’t make it to the Womxn’s March in Denver, or if you’ve marched in Denver and are back in Longmont by 1:00, stand in support of the marchers and the message:
OUR VOTE IS OUR VOICE. LET'S GET LOUD!

It’s an election year, and even the most impulsive, irrational incumbent candidate (you know who) is watching public opinion closely. Let him know that starting a war will not get him elected; it will doom his chances!

When: Every Saturday 1:00 – 2:00 PM
(Closing circle at 1:55 for songs and announcements)

Where: Main Street at 6th Avenue

Why: Stand up for kindness toward all people and the planet
Rally for policies you care about
Send a progressive message to our city and our nation
Help build Longmont’s progressive community
Stand in solidarity with friends, old and new

Bring signs, banners, flags, songs, art, etc. expressing your vision of a better city, a better America, a better world for all!

This is a peaceful gathering. When approached by passers-by who are angry or abusive, please keep your cool. This is an exercise in compassionate listening and respect. Lead by example. Anyone who becomes violent in word or deed will be politely asked to leave.

Child friendly – not a silent vigil

Parking: Public lot on east side of Coffman Street between 6th and 5th

Everyone is welcome!! Please spread the word far and wide!!

Foster Parent Orientation!

  • Time: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
  • Location: 515 Coffman St.

Come learn more about the foster care system in Boulder County and how you can help a child! Orientations take place at our offices in Longmont!

Wreath Clean Up

  • Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
  • Location: Mountain View Cemetery, 620 11th Ave.

Please join us for our wreath retirement on Saturday, January 18th, at 10:00 AM. Meet us at the cemetery main office. We will walk the entire cemetery & pick up all the wreaths, then take off the red bow & tag on the back. We will be donating the wreaths to local farms for goats & other animals to snack on!

Self-Defense for Women ages 18 to 118 - Benefitting Safe Shelter

  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: F45 Training, 900 S. Hover

Start your 2020 Vision and Increase your Self-Defense and Self-Confidence. Saturday January 18 at 1:00 PM.
Class is one hour and only $10.00
- ALL proceeds will be donated to Safe Shelter of The St. Vrain Valley. http://safeshelterofstvrain.org/ -
*Women ages 18 to 118*
Self Defense class instructed by Scott Ramsaur a muliti-martial art Black Belt, hosted @ F45 Fitness and Sponsored by Regan Sample of St Vrain Realty and Maxine Kary of Guardian Mortgage.

Reserve your spot today;
In person or Call F45 Fitness @ (303) 834-3571 or
email [email protected] or
through Facebook.

Gain Confidence, learn defense skills, have fun and support an incredible local non-profit, Safe Shelter of St Vrain - An important resource for victims of Domestic Abuse http://safeshelterofstvrain.org/

Concealed Handgun Permit Class

  • Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  • Location: Courtyard by Marriott Boulder Longmont, 1410 Dry Creek Dr.

We've designed this class for all levels of shooters. From laws for concealed carry, use of deadly force, and pistol technique...we cover it all. Our purpose is to provide real life relevant concealed carry permit training for both experienced and inexperienced shooters. Are you ready to take the first step in getting your Concealed Carry Permit?

Click the ticket link for more details.

InterGenerational Philosophy: Civil Discourse

  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Location: Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave

Last quarter, we had a great discussion about how hard it can be to engage in civil discourse. What is it that stands in our way as individuals? As a society? Why is it so hard to listen to opposing points of view and converse in a respectful manner? This winter, join middle and high school students from Grey Havens Philosophy for an interactive conversation on how we can grow as better thinkers and why philosophy brings communities together. Facilitated by Kelly Cowling and Robyn Bosica.

Cost: $4.00 resident, $5.00 non-resident. Call 303-651-8411 to register and pay in advance, or bring exact change with you to the door.

Thank you, your registration fee will go directly towards creating more opportunities for communities to practice philosophy together.

January Buckle Shoot - hosted by Rocky Mountain Archery

  • Time: 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
  • Location: High Altitude Archery, 455 Weaver Park Rd. Ste 500

Location: High Altitude Archery

Shooting Schedule
One day event — all shooting will occur on Saturday January 18. Check in will occur one hour before shooting times listed below. Equipment check is scheduled for 1/2 hour before shooting times. Archer’s meeting 10 minutes prior to shooting times.

8:00 AM

All Olympic Recurve
All Male Barebow
1:00 PM

All Barebow Female
All Compound Female
5:00 PM

All Compound Male

Wonder Weddings Venue Tour- North East

  • Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Wonder Tours

Engaged? Save time and have fun visiting 4 fantastic venues all pre-arranged with lots of food & drink, additional vendors like catering, wedding planner, floral, transportation, catch this ride on the luxury Wonder Bus. Sit back and let us arrange it so you can focus on nailing down the details to make your day special. On this date we will have a private tour and tasting at: River Garden Winery, Brookside Gardens Event Center and The Wild Game Longmont Max of 4 people per party. Limited to 16 people total. Tickets $75- includes guided bus tour, food, drinks, wine tasting at River Garden Winery, Wedding Sites and Services Magazine in a bag full of exclusive offers, samples and more! Tickets https://tinyurl.com/rd9v4oa. Bus leaves from The Wild Game Experience in Longmont at 10am.. Feel free to ask about additional dates/locations or private charter for your group only.

January Gardening Class

  • Time: 1-2 p.m.
  • Location: The Flower Bin Garden Center and Nursery, 1805 Nelson Rd.

From seed starting to gardening chores, Kim and Michael will teach you how to turn your January garden dreams into reality.

Adult Drinking Spelling Bee

  • Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave. Unit C

Sign up and compete for glory (and $50 gift Card)
$10 per contestant - sign up at the link http://www.300sunsbrewing.com/bee/ and pay at the brewery the day of. Walk ins are also welcome, but advance sign up helps us prepare properly and saves you time at the check in.
Here's how it works:
Spellers get a number and free beer (wine or cider) to give them courage. They are given a competitor number and they go up in order of their number. Miss a word and you are eliminated. Spellers who make it past round 3 will get an additional free drink reward. Words will be increasingly difficult as the rounds go on until one winner is left standing. Spellers can ask for definitions, language of origin, parts of speech or use in what may be a mildly off-color sentence.

Longmont Symphony Family Concert

  • Time: 4-5 p.m.
  • Location: Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountian View Ave.

Elliot Moore, conductor

SAINT-SAËNS Selections from Carnival of the Animals
Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
Hens and Roosters
Aquarium
Fossils
Finale
with poetry by Jack Prelutsky

PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf
Amber Salaz, narrator

Tickets $10

Sunday, January 19

It’s Cheddar time! Cheese curds to an aged wheel

  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: The Art of Cheese, 11227 N. 66th St.

Join us for the third day of this 3-day Cheesemaking Bootcamp and receive one level of Certification! You’ll get hands-on experience learning about the tools and techniques used to make a variety of advanced level cheeses including Cheddar (plus Blues, Alpines, Washed Rinds and more)! Lunch with wine, coffee and dessert (and lots of cheese!) will be served.

NFL Football, NFC and AFC Championships Watch Party

  • Time: 1-9 p.m.
  • Location: Grossen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave. Unit A

ON THE JUMBO SCREEN!
Watch the AFC Championship: Titans @ Chiefs 1:05p.
​NFC Championship: Packers @ 49ers 4:40p

Girls Night Out the Show at Dickens Opera House (Longmont, CO)

  • Time: 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
  • Location: Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St.

Open to Ages 21+

Girls Night Out, the #1 Ladies Night Event Is Coming to Longmont on Sunday January 19th! Limited Tickets On Sale NOW!

Purchase tickets online @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/79464236671

Knife Skills 1: Kitchen Rookie

  • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location: Kitchen Company 464 Main St.

Make 2020 the year you learn to chop like a pro!

If you prepare most meals using a paring knife and often wonder what all of those extra knives in your block are for, then this is the class for you!

Together we will discuss which knives most experienced home cooks and chefs use daily and why. You will also learn proper knife safety and storage, how and when to sharpen your knives but most importantly what that recipe means when it says chop, dice or mince.

This class is open to all skill levels and will have an abundance of knowledge regardless of your experience. If this class sounds too fundamental for your skill level, please check out our Knife Skills 2 – Kitchen Regular class offered in February!

Taught by Chef Andrea Foro
Early Bird $39 (until 12/2)
Last Call $45



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