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Lionel Young & Friends at The Old Gallery

The September Artists of the Month at The Old Gallery in Allenspark are Vicki Dyas, a gourd artist, and Joyanne Matthes, a stained glass artist.

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Valmont Dog Park Reopens August 24

Valmont Dog Park, located at 5325 Valmont Road, will reopen to the public this Friday, Aug. 24, after being closed since early May for major renovations and improvements.

Valmont Dog Park improvements included widening the parking lot access, putting in a new entry plaza, fencing, surfacing, landscaping and water hydrants. A portion of the new park will also include

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National Megan’s Law Helpline & Sex Offender Registration Tips Program

The National Megan’s Law Helpline (888) ASK-PFML (888) 275-7365, is available to provide support to communities: on issues related to accessing sex offender registration information; responsible use of information; sexual abuse prevention resources; and

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What Did You Do Today? Girl Scouts of Colorado Seeks Volunteers

As a volunteer, you'll add meaningful days to girls' lives and to your own. Tackle everything from global warming to election reform. Travel to incredible places. Share your personal passions and create experiences together you'll never forget.

Adults can volunteer to lead a troop through their Girl Scout leadership experience or assist whenever it’s convenient with their schedule at events, camps or in the office. Both men and women aged 18 and older are invited to help. Adult volunteers gain

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day by Volunteering on September 24

In honor of National Public Lands Day, Boulder County Parks and Open Space is offering several volunteer projects at varying levels of difficulty. It is a good day to enjoy being outside while helping improve the open spaces we enjoy.

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Excitement is building in the Catholic community of Longmont and surrounding areas as the Archdiocese of Denver’s Bishop Conley, church parishioners, and friends prepare for the ceremonial groundbreaking at the construction site of the new St. Francis of Assisi Church. The ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 3, at the 14-acre site, located on Pike Road just west of Airport Road.

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A Hot Weather Reminder For The Reptiles and Amphibians Lovers!

Geckos do it. Anoles, too. Turtles do it. Frogs and toads participate. So do snakes, iguanas and bearded dragons. All reptiles and amphibians drink water!

Providing water to our reptile pets is common sense. But how do you entice reptiles and amphibians to drink and in order to stay hydrated? The method depends on the species.

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Take part in “Pulling for Colorado” to Help Stop Invasive Weeds on July 9

Would you like to help stop the spread of invasive weeds? “Pulling for Colorado” is a statewide effort to educate residents about the impacts noxious weeds have on our natural, agricultural and recreational lands. Volunteers will learn

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Property value appeals must be filed by June 1

The Boulder County Assessor’s Office would like to remind property owners that the deadline to appeal property values in Boulder County is this Wednesday, June 1.

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