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Louisville, Colorado Public Library Upcoming Events

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:50:40 -0800

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

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Louisville, Colorado Winter Skate

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:46:12 -0800

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

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Louisville, Colorado-Street Faire begins June 11, 2010

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:09:08 -0700

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

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Erie, Colorado-13th Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:09:58 -0700

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

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Louisville, Colorado-John Breaux cleanup, Arbor Day coincide April 24,2010

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:30:13 -0700

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.

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Louisville, Colorado-CenterStage to present Jane Eyre

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:25:51 -0700

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

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Lafayette, Colorado-Lafayette Chamber to hold 2nd annual Expo

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:21:17 -0700

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

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Erie, Colorado-Erie Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:15:59 -0700

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

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Erie, Colorado-Erie Toastmasters to host celebration

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:37:32 -0800

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

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Erie, Colorado Citizens Policy Academy March 5,2010

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:34:07 -0800

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.

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Erie, Colorado-Washing machine rebates available

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:18:24 -0800

Looking to update your washing machine? Would you like some help paying for it? If you are an Erie Resident, the following program will be of interest to you!

The 2010 Town of Erie High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate Program will consist of 60 rebates of $50 each, good toward the pruchase of high-efficiency washing machines. The rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum allowable rebate is one per family account. Applications are available at www.erieco.gov.

Residents should gring the application and all supporting docuemtns to the Town of Erie Public Works office at Town Hall or mail all required materials to: Town of Erie, P.O. Box 750, Erie, CO 80516; ATTN: Public Works Rebate Program.

For more information, call 303-926-2870 or email Isaar@erieco.gov

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Boulder, Colorado-Real Estate Market Update

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:00:39 -0800

REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

An Information Service of RE/MAX Alliance/Boulder Valley

February/2010

Today we live in a world focused on the concept of time. Time as it relates to the speed with which things can be accomplished. How quickly Domino’s can deliver a pizza. How rapidly a personal computer can process and display information. How quickly we return a person’s phone call, e-mail or text message. Often, though, if things don’t occur quite fast enough we have a tendency to grow impatient.

The reality is that not everything has the ability or opportunity to happen swiftly. Real estate is one of those elements that take time to right themselves and to gain momentum. Home buyer’s attitudes need to become more positive; seller’s need to continue to be motivated; and mortgage lenders need to become more willing to provide financing to qualified buyers.

We are at that point where the pendulum is very slowly beginning to creep in an upward direction. It’s not a balanced market, where buyers and sellers participate on an equal playing field. It’s as if sellers have glimpsed just the slightest sliver of light at the end of the tunnel, and, hopefully, it’s not a train speeding in their direction.

Here are some thoughts about the Boulder County real estate market as it relates to sales activity over the course of the past few years. Information is from IRES, the Northern Colorado MLS.

In 2005, there were 4,728 single family homes sold and 1,662 attached units sold. In 2009, there were 2,536 single family homes sold and 1,100 attached units sold. Overall, that’s a reduction of about 43% in the total number of sales. High point of the market to low point of the market since 2005.

From September/2008 to January/2009 (five months), there were 1,246 single family and attached units sold. From September/2009 to January/2010 (five months), there were 1,365 single family and attached units sold. That’s about a nine percent increase in the number of sales. Not dramatic, but a sign the Boulder County real estate market may be shaking itself loose from four years of a downward spiral.

The median price of home sales has not gone up noticeably since 2005. In fact, certain market areas have gone down. The “median price” is the point where half the sales in a geographic area are below that value and half are above. Here are some numbers for the Boulder Valley communities in comparing the 2005 median price to the 2009 median price for single family homes: Boulder ($520,000 vs. $525,000); Louisville ($310,000 vs. $355,000); Lafayette ($331,179 vs. $314,000); Longmont ($239,000 vs. $220,000); Suburban Plains ($392,000 vs. $380,000); Suburban Mountains ($341,000 vs. $360,000); Superior ($389,900 vs. $396,500); and Broomfield ($274,000 vs. $321,000). Using “simple math”, the 2005 median price of a home that sold was $349,634. The 2009 median price of a home that sold was $358,937.

Pundits refer to the past ten years as the lost decade as it relates to personal wealth. They say we are no better off today financially than we were ten years ago. The past four years have not been generous to the Boulder County real estate market. Today, we are about where we were in 2005 in terms of median price home values. Sales? That is a completely different subject.

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FHA has lifted the 90-day seasoning requirement!

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:12:41 -0800

For all of you involved in renovating and reselling, this may help things a lot...

Via Dave Rosenmarkle (Highland Realty):

The news is spreading fast... As reported out from FHA on January 15, 2010 -

HUD TAKES ACTION TO SPEED RESALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES TO NEW OWNERS

Measure to help bring stability to home values and accelerate sale of vacant properties WASHINGTON -

In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale of foreclosed properties.

The announcement is part of the Obama administration commitment to addressing foreclosure. Just yesterday, Secretary Donovan announced $2 billion in Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to local communities and nonprofit housing developers to combat the effects of vacant and abandoned homes.

"As a result of the tightened credit market, FHA-insured mortgage financing is often the only means of financing available to potential homebuyers," said Donovan. "FHA has an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill its mission by helping many homebuyers find affordable housing while contributing to neighborhood stabilization."

With certain exceptions, FHA currently prohibits insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days. This temporary waiver will give FHA borrowers access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties.

"This change in policy is temporary and will have very strict conditions and guidelines to assure that predatory practices are not allowed," Donovan said.

In today's market, FHA research finds that acquiring, rehabilitating and the reselling these properties to prospective homeowners often takes less than 90 days. Prohibiting the use of FHA mortgage insurance for a subsequent resale within 90 days of acquisition adversely impacts the willingness of sellers to allow contracts from potential FHA buyers because they must consider holding costs and the risk of vandalism associated with allowing a property to sit vacant over a 90-day period of time.

The policy change will permit buyers to use FHA-insured financing to purchase HUD-owned properties, bank-owned properties, or properties resold through private sales. This will allow homes to resell as quickly as possible, helping to stabilize real estate prices and to revitalize neighborhoods and communities. "FHA borrowers, because of the restrictions we are now lifting, have often been shut out from buying affordable properties," said FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens.

"This action will enable our borrowers, especially first-time buyers, to take advantage of this opportunity." The waiver will take effect on February 1, 2010 and is effective for one year, unless otherwise extended or withdrawn by the FHA Commissioner.

To protect FHA borrowers against predatory practices of "flipping" where properties are quickly resold at inflated prices to unsuspecting borrowers, this waiver is limited to those sales meeting the following general conditions: * All transactions must be arms-length, with no identity of interest between the buyer and seller or other parties participating in the sales transaction.

* In cases in which the sales price of the property is 20 percent or more above the seller's acquisition cost, the waiver will only apply if the lender meets specific conditions.

* The waiver is limited to forward mortgages, and does not apply to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for purchase program. Specific conditions and other details of this new temporary policy are in the text of the waiver, available on HUD's website.

Dave Rosenmarkle

Broker/Owner

Highland Realty

Arlington, VA

(703) 538-2566

davidrose@mris.com

www.HighlandAgents.com

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Louisville, Colorado-689 W. Hickory Street, Louisville, CO 80027 New Listing

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:39:28 -0800

Awesome home in Saddle Ridge Pool Community! Vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, backs to open space with nearly 180 degree views from the Flatirons West to DIA East. Expansive kitchen, formal dining room. 3 Minute walk to Coal Creek Elementary, hiking trails and Harper Lake. 1580 sq. foot walkout basement (unfinished). Professional landscaping with ponds and waterfalls. Beautiful views from Kitchen/Living room and upper level Master Bedroom. Main Level office/study.

Subdivision: SADDLEBACK 2
Property Type: Single Family
Year Built: 1990
HOA Fee: $600 - Annually
Lot Size: 6,542
County: Boulder
Zoning: RES
Property Tax: $2,998
2998.24 Tax Year: 2009

Total Square Feet: 4,160
Finished Square Feet: 2,586
Upper Level Square Feet: 992
Main Level Square Feet: 1,588
Basement Square Feet: 1,580

Car Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached

Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Rough Baths: 1

Listing broker representing seller: RE/MAX Alliance-Lsvl
MLS Listing Source: IRES

Master Bedroom: 15x21
Bedroom 2: 10x11
Bedroom 3: 10x11
Kitchen: 12x15
Dining Room: 11x14
Family Room: 14x19
Living Room: 13x19
Laundry Room: 6x8
Den: 10x13

Inclusions: Electric Range/Oven,Dishwasher,Clothes Dryer,Microwave,Garage Door Opener,Refrigerator,Clothes Washer,Disposal,Smoke Alarm(s)

Design Features:Wood Floors,Wood Windows,Walk-in Closet,Washer/Dryer Hookups,Pantry,Separate Dining Room,Stain/Natural Trim,Loft,Open Floor Plan,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings,Eat-in Kitchen

Outdoor Features:Deck,Lawn Sprinkler System
Laundry Location: Main

Elementary School: Coal Creek
Middle School: Louisville
High School: Monarch
School District: BLDR VALLEY DIST RE2

HOA Fee Includes: Common Amenities
Common Amenities: Pool
HOA Fee: $600
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Construction: Wood/Frame
Basement Foundation: Unfinished Basement
Cooling: Whole House Fan
Heating: Forced Air

Directions: FROM MCCASLIN AND S. BOULDER RD, S. ON WASHINGTON, E. ON HICKORY

Listing Status: Active
MLS#: 617080

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Boulder, Colorado-Boulder County Real Estate Market Update

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:05:10 -0800

REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

An Information Service of RE/MAX Alliance/Boulder Valley

January/2010

In a rising or declining real estate market there is always a point where the market plateaus and then begins to move in the opposite direction. The Boulder County real estate market has been on a downward path since 2005 when there were 6,390 single family and attached units sold. That was the peak. Over the course of the past four years the local real estate market has experienced a noticeable reduction in sales. The last few months of 2009 saw a slight up tick in sales activity as compared to a similar timeframe for 2008; which is a good indication the market has bottomed out.

2010 may be the “Perfect Storm” as it relates to the Boulder County real estate market. There are several elements in play that create an excellent opportunity for home buyers to purchase and home sellers to sell.

First, is the expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit Program, which covers all potential home buyers. $8,000 for anyone who hasn’t owned a home during the three years prior to the purchase. $6,500 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, for current homeowners. The property has to be under contract by April 30, 2010 and must close by July 1, 2010. There is an $800,000 limitation on the cost of the home.

Second, home mortgage interest rates continue to be attractive, with the traditional thirty-year fixed rate mortgage in the five (5) percent range. There is speculation that mortgage rates will trend upward as the Third, is the downward pressure the market has experienced in home values over the past few years. We are already seeing the lower end of the market beginning to show signs of appreciation as more first-time homebuyers and investors enter the market. Hopefully, this increase in home values will begin to work its way up into higher priced properties.

Below is an overview of sales activity for the past two years for single family homes in the various Boulder Valley areas, courtesy of IRES – the Northern Colorado MLS.

2008 2009 % 2008 2009 %

Area Solds Solds Change Average Price Average Price Change

Boulder 747 563 -24.64% $655,378 $647,584 -1.19%

Louisville 203 202 N/C $391,306 $394,214 +0.74%

Lafayette 252 219 -13.10% $355,934 $352,667 -0.92%

Superior 120 127 +5.83% $437,818 $413,935 -5.46%

Longmont 1018 891 -12.48% $252,400 $240,902 -4.56%

Sub. Plains 443 373 -15.80% $526,399 $510,351 -3.05%

Sub. Mtns. 262 203 -22.52% $435,110 $415,567 -4.50%

Broomfield 348 353 +1.42% $396,371 $353,343 -10.86%

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Totals … 3393 2931 -13.62% $428,326 $405,363 -5.36%

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Arvada, Colorado-Christmas Tree Recycling

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:13:15 -0800

Save landfill space while creating valuable mulch by recycling your Christmas trees at the end of the holiday season. The sites are only taking trees-no garlands, wreaths, or yard waste will be accepted.

There are two drop off sites for your trees:

City Park Maintenance Shops at 7800 W. 62nd Ave

Lutz Sports Complex in the southwest parking lot off of Oak St. Both sites will accept trees through Sunday, January 24, 2010.

Park Maintenance Shops will be open Monday through Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm. and Lutz Sports Complex will be open 24/7 until January, 24. Please make sure the tree is free of nails, wire, and all decorations. For more information on the Christmas tree recycling program you may call 720-898-7410

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Arvada, Colorado-Arvada Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Jan. 22,2010

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:05:40 -0800

2010 Arvada Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, January 22nd 6 - 9pm at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. This year's theme will be INSPIRED. The Annual Dinner is the place to be in January. Tables are decorated by local businesses with lavish centerpieces and gifts for guests. Our live auction is always very entertaining. At this dinner we also recognize our 2009 Business of the Year: Sooper Credit Union. Tickets are $75 per person and we are sure to sell out again this year so please RSVP today by calling the Arvada Chamber of Commerce at 303-424-0313. Formal Attire.

The Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL) represents four business organizations including the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to advocate for business with government. Please take a look at www.jeffcobusinesslobby.org to see the JCBL Legislative Policies, weekly bill status report and see how your elected officials voted on the Legislator Report Card.

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Boulder, Colorado-The Ice Rink at one Boulder Plaza open til Feb 15, 2010

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:56:46 -0800

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza Don’t miss winter fun on the ice in Downtown Boulder! The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza opens to the public for the 2009-2010 ice skating season on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 and will remain open through Feb. 15, 2010. Located in the heart of downtown Boulder, just one block off the historic Pearl Street Mall at 1801 13th St., between Canyon and Walnut, visitors can enjoy outdoor ice skating and winter cheer with family and friends seven days a week including holidays. Skates can be rented for $3. Groups of 10 or more are welcome anytime and will receive a discounted rate. Private rink rental for larger parties is also available. Ice skating lessons for both youth and adults begin in January. Visit The Ice Rink…where winter memories are made! BoulderIceRink.com

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Louisville, Colorado-Coffeehouse Concert with David Williams & Deco Django Jan 15

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:42:21 -0800

Coming Events Coffeehouse Concert David Williams & Deco Django Date: Friday, January 15 Time: 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM) Venue: The Louisville Arts Center, 801 Grant Avenue Cost: $12.00 adults/$8 seniors & youth under 15 David Williams and Deco Django bring the Hot Club sounds of 1930s Paris to Louisville. They play Gypsy Jazz, the contemporary name for a musical form that started in the 1930s when American swing moved to Europe. The gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt, and the violinist Stephane Grappelli, began playing American style swing together, borrowing from the guitar-violin work of Joe Venuit and Eddie Lang, doing standards from the era, but soon they invented a whole new hot style that swung really hard and was totally inventive, infectious, driving, and moving. This became known as the Hot Club sound. Deco Django is David Williams and Emily Reynolds on guitars and vocals, Bill Pontarelli on clarinet, Duane Webster on bass, and new member, Jordan Ramsey on smokin' mandolin. LCC Thanks Vic's Coffee, 801 Main St., for providing delicious brewed coffee for this event. LCC also thanks J2C Products for serving O'Casey's Sweet Irish Scones. Download the beautiful poster art by Andy Lanford. LCC events are sponsored by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

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Longmont, Colorado-Longmont Symphony Orchestra

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:31:13 -0800

LONGMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Jan. 30 Think classical music is “long-haired” and “stuffy”? LSO’s “Humor in Music” on Jan. 30 uncovers some composers’ lighter sides, from subtle jokes to concertos for vacuum cleaners. On May 15, the popular husband-wife duo Acoustic Eidolon joins LSO for a special performance. Other performances are listed online; all take place at 7:30pm at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave. in Longmont.

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Louisville, Colorado-Huckleberry Restaurant Open Mic Night

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:26:10 -0800

Catch local talent the first Friday of the month at the Huckleberry, 700 Main St. in Louisville. Musicians, poets and other performers show their stuff from 7-9pm. Just show up with your instrument (if you need one) and add your name to the list. 303-666-8020.

The Huckleberry is located in Old Town Louisville, Colorado, in an historic building dating back to 1894. Today, the Huckleberry serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere of fun, creative, comfort. Our food is created to be FUNKY COUNTRY - real food you recognize and love with a modern twist. We've taken American Classics and added a hint of culinary sophistication to appeal to a wide variety of discerning palates. At The Huckleberry, there's something for everyone! In addition, The Huckleberry offers an Afternoon Tea the Huckleberry way - instead of a snobby, elitist experience, you'll get an elegant tea time complete with small sandwiches, scones, cream, and other goodies, all presented with gracious, sincere service. No white gloves or hats required! Perfect for special occasions or just for enjoying the afternoon with a friend. So come visit us and experience a modern, small town restaurant!

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Denver, Colorado-National Western Stock Show coming!

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:14:52 -0800

National Western Stock Show

Visit the 104th National Western Stock Show January 9-24, 2010

Region: Denver Area

01/09/2010 - 01/24/2010

4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 303-297-1166
National Western
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Additional Pricing Information: Adults (12 and over) $10 Saturday 1/9, Sundays 1/10, 1/24; $12 Saturdays 1/16, 1/23, Sunday 1/17 and Monday 1/18, $7 on weekdays. Children (3-11) $3 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, $2 on weekdays. Children 2 and under are free. All reserved seat tickets are dependent on event, performance, time and seating location.

Directions: From I-25 north or south, take the Brighton Blvd./Coliseum exit. Turn north on Brighton Blvd. Turn west on 46th Avenue. From I-70 east or west, take the Brighton Blvd./Coliseum exit. Proceed north on Brighton Blvd. Turn left on 46th Avenue.

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Thornton, Colorado Christmast Tree Recycling

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:27:35 -0800

Christmas 2009 Tree Recycling

Curbside

The City will conduct a curbside collection of natural Christmas trees for recycling from January 4, 2010 - January 15, 2010. This service is available for City of Thornton trash/recycle collection customers only.

Customers are asked to place their natural tree at the curb on their regular trash pickup day for City crews to collect. Trees should be free of decoration, tree stands and should not be placed in bags. These trees will be recycled into mulch for use in City parks.

Drop-Off

Thornton residents can also drop-off their Christmas trees for recycling on Saturday, January 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington Street, at the north entrance with access on 126th Avenue east of Washington Street. Proof of residency is required.

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Westminster, Colorado-Christmas Tree Recycling

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:24:26 -0800

Westminster Park Services Division offers a Christmas tree recycling program. Bare Christmas trees (please remove plastic bags, tree stands and all decorations) may be dropped off in the lower parking lot of the City Park Fitness Center, 10475 Sheridan Blvd., from December 24 through January 24. The trees are recycled into mulch for use by residents and city crews.

Boy Scout Troop 484 will pick up your Christmas tree and take it to the recycling area (specific dates only). Call 303-706-3389, to schedule a pick up. Many thanks to Troop 484 for providing this service.

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Longmont, Colorado-Longmont Museum Photos available Online

Rob Kelly (RE/MAX Alliance) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:04:40 -0800

Longmont Museum Photos

About the Photo collection:
The Longmont Museum holds over 12,000 photographs of Longmont and the surrounding area, from the 1860s to the present. This collection is made possible by the many people who have donated photographs since the Museum began collecting in 1936.

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Photos online:

Nearly 2,000 photographs are now available online, with more photos added as time permits.

Collection highlights:

Over 300 photos from the early 1900s by Longmont photographer Charles W. Boynton

Photographs of Main Street in Longmont from 1872 to the 1970s.

The Great Western Sugar factory

Agriculture – plowing, planting, and harvesting crops in the St. Vrain Valley

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All the Museum’s photos are available for research at the Longmont Archives.

Archives Location:
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
400 Quail Road
Longmont, Co 80501
303 651-8969

Archives Hours:
Tues., Wed., Fri. 1-4 pm
1st Sat. of the month from 1-5 pm

Other times by appointment. Call the Archives at 303 651-8969.

Photo reproduction and use fees

Photo reproduction costs

Prints
8x10 or smaller $10 + tax
11x14 $15 + tax
13x19 $15 + tax
16x20 $60 + tax
Larger sizes call 303-651-8969

Prints are printed on archival quality paper with archival ink.

Digital files
Standard scan $15 + tax
Custom scan $25 + tax

Standard scans are at least 600 dpi, and files are saved to CDs as .tif format. Due to file sizes, it is usually not possible to email high-resolution image files.

Shipping & Handling
CDs, 8x10 prints $5
11x14 prints $7

We do not recommend mailing larger size prints.

Commercial Use Fees
All fees are per image
Display in office or business $25
Published use, less than 5,000 copies $15
More than 5,000 copies $35
Use on merchandise (postcards, T-shirts, etc.) $35
Commercial Television $100

All images must be credited Photograph courtesy Longmont Museum.

Rob Kelly-RE/MAX Realtor-Louisville, Colorado

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