Looking for some fun events to check out at our local library?  Check out the following dates/times:

The Louisville Public Library is located @ 951 Spruce Street, Louisville,Co. 

Toddler Story Time  10:15 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday December 23, 2010

Adult Writing Group-Meets 6:30pm to 7:45pm Thursday December 23 and again on Thursday December 30, 2010

The Library's homework center will be closed until Wednesday, Jan 5 2011

Closed Friday December 24th, 2010

Louisville, Colorado Winter Skate 2010.  Have you had a chance to stop by the Winter Skate this year?

This is a great time for the kids, we've probably been 4-5 times already this year and are going again today.   The horse drawn carraige is a nice touch, both of my girls are interested in riding around downtown Louisville, Colorado.

The Steinbaugh pavilion houses the skate rental shop, snacks, and a nice well stocked fire pit that really puts out the heat!  Give them a call for more specifics:303-449-3137 or www.bceproductions.com

Located at the Steinbaugh Pavilion in Historic Downtown Louisville, WinterSkate is an old-fashioned ice skating rink complete with skate rental, concessions and traditional holiday music. Celebrating its eleventh year as the original outdoor ice skating rink in the community, WinterSkate presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter season in a beautiful small-town setting.

Standard Hours of Operation

Monday–Wednesday: 2 pm–8 pm 

Thursday: 2 pm–10 pm 

Friday: 12 pm–10 pm 

Saturday: 10 am–10 pm 

Sunday: 10 am–8 pm

Holiday Hours * Thanksgiving (Thurs. 11/25): 9 am–4 pm

Christmas Eve (Fri. 12/24): 9 am–4 pm

Christmas Day (Sat. 12/25): 12 pm–7 pm

New Year's Eve (Fri. 12/31): 10 am–12 am

New Year's Day (Sat. 1/1): 12 pm–9 pm

Louisville Street Fair Begins June 11, 2010! 

Looking for fun this Friday night?   The Louisville Downtown Street Faire, sponsered by the Louisville Downtown Business Association, will run from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday night from June 11 through August 13.  Street Faire vendors will line Front Street and performers will take the stage at about 6 P.M at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, at Front and Spruce streets in Louisville.

For information visit:  www.louisvilledba.com

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 join the Town of Erie in Celbrating Arbor Day! Beginning @ 10:00am at Longs Peak Park 399 Meadow View Parkway

• Free Tree Seedlings and educational materials
• Free Refreshments
• Drawings for prizes and gift certificates
• Certified Arborist Q&A
• Booth Hands on tree plantings
• Flag ceremony
• Presentation of Tree City USA Plaque Kids Activities
• Vist Erie's Community Forestry website: www.erieco.gov/trees

The City of Louisville will sponsor the second annual John Breaux cleanup day Saturday, April 24.

Residents are encouraged to be like John and take time to get on a bike or walk through the community and pick up trash.

Trash bags are available at City Hall, 749 Main Street; at the public library, 951 Spruce Street; and at the Recreation Center,990 W. Via Appia.

Residents may leave their full bags at any city park trash bin for collection. 

Residents can also joint the Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board at 10 a.m. for a tree plating at the John Breaux Memorial Plaza at Front and Spruce Streets in Old Town Louisville.

Daughters of our family friends are acting in this, should be a great show!

The CenterStage Theater Company will present Jane Eyre, a musical retelling of Charlotte Bronte's novel, Aprill 22 through April 25 at Louisville Middle School, 1341 Main Street, Louisville. 

Shows will start at 7pm, April 22-24, 1pm April 24 through April 25 and 6pm April 25

Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12.  For more information: to to www.centerstagetheatercompany.org

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Peak to Peak Charter school, will hold it's second annual business expo from 6-8pm Thursday, April 29, at Peak to Peak Charter school, 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette.

This event is free and open to the public.

Participants will learn about businesses in Lafayette and mingle, network, enjoy food samples from area restaurants, talk to health professionals and register for door prizes.

Booth space is still avalable for $75 for chamber members, $100 for non-chamber members and $50 for nonprofits.

To download the business expo application, go to www.lafayettecolorado.com

Great Western Bank will host the Eire Chamber of Commerce's business after hours at 5:30pm Wednesday, April 28, at 785 Cheesman, Erie.

The Cost is $10 at the door.  RSVP to the chamber at 303-828-3440

The Erie Expressors Toastmasters Club will host a charter celebration at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, at the Erie Community Center's Lehigh Room, 450 Powers Street, in Erie.

The event will feature a demonstration speech, evaluation, table topics and refeshments.  RSVP to Whitney Heim at momwithaplomb@q.com

Are you interested in learning more about participating in the Erie Police Dept. Citizen's Police Academy?

The Erie Police Department will host the 10th session of the Town of Erie Citizen's Police Academy.

Beginning Friday, March 5, and running about 10 weeks, the class will meet weekly on Friday nights from 7pm to 10pm.  Classess fill up quickly, and registration is required.  Deadline for applications is Thursday, March 4.

All civilian participants must complet an appication of intent and pass a criminal background check.  Applicants will not be allowed to participate unless tehy sign and turn in a release of liability and indemnification agreement before the start of the academy.

For more information, visit www.erieco.gov, go to "Police" and click the "Citizen's Police Academy" link, or call Lt. Lee Mathis @ 303-926-2800.