Morning Brief: TinkerMill Seeks Volunteer Help for July 4th Celebration

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TinkerMill July 4th Carnival 2018 (photo from TinkerMill Flyer)

On July 4th, TinkerMilll will be hosting their 4th of July Carnival for the fourth year. The event will be held at TinkerMill, located at 1840 Deleware Place, from 4-10 p.m. The City of Longmont fireworks show can be seen from TinkerMill and will begin at 9 p.m.

The event is free to attend, however, a $5 donation is suggested for entry. All proceeds will benefit the TinkerMill.

In addition to the 9 p.m. fireworks show, the day will be filled with activities, entertainment and maker demonstrations for the whole family. Some of which include games, makesale, local vendors, dunk tank, water wars, trebuchet, light painting and live music.

Food will be provided by food trucks and beer will be available as well.

"We recognized years ago that we having an amazing view of the fireworks, so why not let others come in to see them? And, further, why not give people something to do before the show? And why not show off what we can do at TinkerMill? The TinkerMill 4th of July Carnival allows us to share all the cool things we do with the community in a fun and engaging way," says Leah Winkler, spokesperson for TinkerMill.

TinkerMill is reaching out to the community and asking for help. "As with any large event, TinkerMill needs the most help setting up the event and cleaning up afterwards," states Winkler. Other areas that need volunteers include:

Medieval Siege Machines: Ever wanted to lay siege to a castle? TinkerMill built a trebuchet that launches candy-filled eggs at cardboard castles.
Water Balloon Slingshots: These powerful slingshots take water balloon fights to a whole new level.
Concessions: TinkerMill has an industrial snow cone machine, a cotton candy machine, and a popcorn machine.
MakeStation: Help kids build their own art projects.
Photography of the event
Registration
And much more

To get more information or to sign up to volunteer at the TinkerMill 4th of July Carnival email [email protected] or call: (720) 204-3090.

Boulder County Parks & Open Space to host Catfish Night on Friday, June 29

The following is a press release from Boulder County Parks and Open Space and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Catfish Night (Photo courtesy of Boulder County Parks and Open Space)

Join Boulder County Parks & Open space for Summer Catfish Night at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve! This is an opportunity for anglers to fish and enjoy a summer night when Stearns Lake is usually closed.

A few details:

All ages are welcome; anglers 16-years of age and older must have a current Colorado fishing license.
Artificial and live bait allowed
Shore fishing only
A headlamp or flashlight is recommended.
Please note that the event will not be canceled due to rain.

When: Friday, June 29, from 7:30 - 11 p.m.

Where: Stearns Lake at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve. Anglers can access the trailhead from Dillon road on South 104th Street. Check-in is required.

Cost: Free, but anglers 16 and older must have a current Colorado fishing license.

Contact: For more information call 303-678-6204 or visit www.BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/events.

CU Program Welcomes Under-Served Students to Experience Life on Campus

The following is a press release from the "I Have A Dream" Foundation and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.

For the past three years, the University of Colorado-Boulder has hosted local high school juniors and seniors served by "I Have A Dream" Foundation, Adelante!, AVID and Boulder Housing Partners for a two-week summer residential program on campus. The Dream Big Summer Residential Program prepares students for success during the transition to college by modeling campus residential life and strengthening academic skills in an authentic university environment.

Each day, students attend 90-minute classes taught by college-level instructors. At night, they work with peer counselors and staff to practice study skills and balance social and academic life. This year's program welcomed 40 students from June 10ththrough June 21st - the largest cohort to date. Chris Pacheco, CU-Boulder's Executive Director of the Office of Pre-College Outreach and Engagement, says, "Unlike the conventional campus visit, the 2-week summer residential program gives students an extended opportunity to experience the CU-Boulder campus and discover all that it has to offer. The residential experience gives the students a taste of what campus life may be like as a college freshman and gives them a chance to develop long lasting friendships through the shared experience."

Students and partner staff attending the 2018 CU-Boulder Summer Residential Program

Parents of the students also participated in an orientation, and for many of them, it was the first time to step foot on a college campus. "For low-income and first-generation students, having their parents see them in a university setting can be a transforming experience. The support of their families is critical to student's success, and the CU Residential program helps parents see that this is an attainable goal for their child," says Lori Canova, President and CEO of "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County. The program is free of cost to selected students and includes room, board, field trips and supplies for classes, which is made possible through the generous support of numerous donors including CU-Boulder and the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County.

"We are so proud of all these students and their families," says Jeremy Durham, Executive Director at Boulder Housing Partners. "Boulder Housing Partners provides homes for low-income families, but that's just the first step. We work to minimize or eliminate barriers to education, health, and job opportunities. Our partnership with The "I Have A Dream" Foundation is critical to this, and this residential program at CU helps prepare our local youth for long-term success."