May 11
The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
- Date: 05/11/2023 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
This Week's Reading
Great Books of the Western World, Vol 1, pp 437-444: The Idea of Eternity from the Syntopicon
- or Mortimer Adler's Great Ideas: A Lexicon of Western Thought, pp 194-201
About the Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
- 3-4:30 pm
- Select Thursdays
- Unquiet Study Room on the second floor of the Library
- No registration required
Participants will be asked to complete a brief reading and then join us once every two weeks to discuss readings from "Great Books of the Western World," compiled by Mortimer J. Adler, an American philosopher. Some of the topics will include chance, religion and history.
The sessions will be lead by community member Brian Hansen. The schedule and readings can be found below.
Future Readings:
- May 25: Great Books of the Western World, Vol 2, pp 784-794: The Idea of Immortality from the Syntopicon (or Mortimer Adler’s Great Ideas: A Lexicon of Western Thought, pp 343-353)
Pause with Paws! - Therapy Dog Visit
- Date: 05/11/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
- For kids and teens of all ages
- No registration necessary
Come visit and unwind with Therapy Dogs from our Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading (D.E.A.R.) program in the Teen Room!
May 13
Taller presencial para Jardineros y Paisajistas / In-person workshop for Gardeners and Landscapers
When: 13 May 2023 8:30 AM, MDT
Where: 1925 Pike R. Longmont, Colorado
¡Atención Jardineros y Paisajistas Profesionales! - La Cámara de Comercio, PACE y el Condado de Boulder presentan: Taller de certificación y demostración de manejo de equipo profesional de jardinería.
May 17
Screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival
Wibby Brewing
Volunteers from Trout Unlimited will hold a screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on Wibby Brewing on 5/17. The event raises $ to coordinate volunteers to educate SVVSD kids about local streams, conservation, and fishing.
May 22
Diego Rivera: A Man & His Murals Workshop for Adults - REGISTER
A Museo De Las Americas workshop
- Date: 05/22/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - For patrons 18 years and older
- Library Meeting Rooms
- In partnership with the Museo De Las Americas
Diego Rivera’s iconic murals were powerful statements about society and politics. He used special artistic techniques to elevate his messages, leaving a lasting mark as one of Mexico’s most famous artists.
In this workshop, attendees will use teamwork to transform their unique thoughts and feelings into a collaborative mural about today’s most pressing issues. They will also explore the power of images to convey diverse perspectives.
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May 19
Mayo Horas Sociales - Networking Event May
When: 19 May 2023 4:30 PM, MDT
Where: 338 Main St, Longmont,
Mayo Horas Sociales: Ven a disfrutar de un buen tiempo en comunidad, hablando de negocios en un ambiente relajado y lleno de amigos. Evento presentado por Paisa Pawn
May Horas Sociales - Networking Event: Come and enjoy a good time in the community, talking about business in a relaxed atmosphere full of friends. Event presented by Paisa Pawn
May 22
Deep Thoughts Philosophy Reading Group (Virtual)
- Date: 05/22/2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: Online via Zoom
- This month's reading: "A Meditation On Irritation: A Feeling In Search Of a Cause" by Will Rees
- For links to online versions of the texts, reading guides, and other resources, please view the shared Google site
You've likely felt irritated. You've likely felt irritated today. But when was the last time you stopped to reflect on your own feelings and expressions of irritation? (Maybe you feel newly irritated at the tone of that last line!) In this month's essay, "A Meditation On Irritation: A Feeling In Search Of a Cause", Will Rees reflects on what irritation is and why it can seem inaccessible to critical reflection. Join us for a discussion of this short essay.
(Event limited to 24 participants) You will receive the Zoom information for the meeting after registration. Please email the facilitator if you can't find the Zoom info; they'll get back to you right away.
About the Deep Thoughts Philosophy Reading Group
- Meets every fourth Monday of each month, from 7-8:30 pm, via Zoom
- Open to adults and older teens aged 16+.
This group meets monthly to discuss a classic short work of philosophy or an excerpt from a longer work.
Participants read the work prior to our meeting, and together we explore the meaning of the text and the value it offers us. All participants are welcome, including those who are unable to read the entire selection before the meeting.
Sessions are facilitated by Dawn Jacobs and other graduate students of the Philosophy Outreach Program of Colorado at CU Boulder (POPCO). Facilitators will focus on encouraging and guiding a group discussion/learning event rather than on teaching.
May 24
Music and Memoirs: Artistic Responses to the Holocaust - REGISTER
- Date: 05/24/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - For middle school students to adults
- Library Meeting Rooms
Longmont composer, Michael Udow, will describe the development of his opera, "A Wall of Two," and will share a video of musical excerpts. The opera is based on the Holocaust survival story of sisters Henia and Ilona Karmel.
Udow will be joined by psychologist and author Joy Wolfe Ensor, the daughter and niece of Henia and Ilona, who will describe and read from the anthology, "The Ones Who Remember: Second-Generation Voices of the Holocaust," of which she is co-editor and a contributing author. Ensor's chapter, One Day the World Will Be the World Again, focuses heavily on the Karmel sisters’ literary careers, the intergenerational legacy of writing in her family, and the power of creative writing as a force for healing and resilience after trauma.
A Q&A discussion, and an opportunity to purchase Ensor’s book, will follow the presentation.
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May 27
Kayak Camp
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
St. Vrain Creek in Longmont and Lyons
The Young Rippers Kayak Camp, which will run from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm from Saturday May 27 to Wednesday May 31 on the St. Vrain Creek in Longmont and Lyons, is aimed at introducing kids to the joys of river kayaking.
“Kayaking is a great way for young people to gain confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and get some outdoor exercise,” says TCWR head coach Liam Malakoff, a certified kayak instructor who will be leading the program. “This camp is all about making sure they have the foundation to kayak with assurance and safety.”
The program revolves around four concepts, Malakoff says: “Flow, fun, power, and poise.” It will include coaching in proper paddling technique, games, and opportunities to practice boating skills, including how to “roll” a kayak upright if it flips over. Kids will also learn to identify and avoid potential safety hazards, and get introduced to the Olympic sport of kayak racing. The cost is $475.
To learn more about the camp, visit Team Colorado’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TeamColoradoWhitewaterRacingClub/) or email [email protected].
June 15
Career & Internship Expo / Expo de Carreras & Pasantías (Feria de Empleo)
When: 15 Jun 2023 2:00 PM, MDT
La Cámara de Comercio Latina del Condado de Boulder presenta: La primer Expo de Carreras y Pasantías & Feria de Empleo del 2023 para el Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral y mejores oportunidades para la comunidad local. Evento abierto al público. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Empleadores y para oportunidades de Patrocinio por favor contactar a: Carla Colin - [email protected]
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County presents: The first 2023 Career and Internship Expo & Job Fair of 2023 for the Workforce Development and opportunity improvement for the local community. Event open to the public. Everyone is Welcome!
Employers and for Sponsor's opportunities please contact: Carla Colin - [email protected]
June-July
Ages 5-13
Camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure and fun! Join us in the summer or over a school break and discover history, art, music, culture, science, and more in these hands-on camps. Camps are filling fast; scholarships available!
June 3
Therapeutic Riding Center Annual Gala
JCC in Boulder
The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center (CTRC) is excited to confirm its upcoming fundraiser, the Boulder Beer Barn Bash, on June 3rd at the JCC in Boulder. The event is an opportunity for CTRC to raise funds to support healing through horses for children and adults, ages 3 to 103, with disabilities such as PTSD, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Vision and Hearing impairment, and Down Syndrome, among others.
The 2023 Boulder Beer Barn Bash will feature a mini-tasting event provided by prestigious and generous local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, including Maxline Brewing and Vinnie Fera Winery. Attendees will enjoy an evening featuring delicious food provided by Longmont's Greens Point Catering, live music from Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductees Chris Daniels & the Kings along with Freddi Gowdy, and emceeing from Mark Johnson, the Voice of the CU Buffs.
We are excited and honored to announce this year’s keynote speaker is Jennifer Ochs, Ms. Wheelchair Colorado for 2023, and the state’s representative for Ms. Wheelchair America. A spokeswoman throughout the state for awareness, acceptance, and overall understanding of disabilities, Ochs travels Colorado as a powerful voice for disability rights, with a focus on promoting independent living.
For more information on sponsorship levels or to support the CTRC's mission, please visit our website at ctrcinc.org or contact us directly at 303-652-9131.
