All Discussions Tagged 'boulder' - MyTown Colorado2024-03-28T20:49:34Zhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=boulder&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVirtual dating experiment in Boulder during COVID-19 quarantinetag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2020-03-27:2021996:Topic:2064242020-03-27T19:50:14.504ZLove Is Quarantine Boulderhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/LoveIsQuarantineBoulder
<p>I'm launching a new virtual dating experiment for Boulder and the surrounding areas for the next 2+ weeks we're all quarantined and social distancing. 1. Because I need a project to keep myself busy while Boulder County has a "stay-at-home" order in place into April. and 2. Because I honestly think it would help us singles all get through these difficult times.</p>
<div>So here's the deal: If you've binge-watched Love Is Blind on Netflix and/or you've heard about the Instagram account…</div>
<p>I'm launching a new virtual dating experiment for Boulder and the surrounding areas for the next 2+ weeks we're all quarantined and social distancing. 1. Because I need a project to keep myself busy while Boulder County has a "stay-at-home" order in place into April. and 2. Because I honestly think it would help us singles all get through these difficult times.</p>
<div>So here's the deal: If you've binge-watched Love Is Blind on Netflix and/or you've heard about the Instagram account @loveisquarantine, I'm interested in setting up a similar virtual dating experience for Boulder -- just the dating part, not the Instagram "show."</div>
<div>You'll be matched with someone and assigned a time to speak with them. You won't know what the person looks like -- you'll meet them with a phone call or Google Hangout (audio only) -- and your "pod" is your own home. Depending on how many compatible people (age and sexuality) we have, we can do daily dates and then reconnect people who want to keep talking. </div>
<div>The only information I'll be receiving from participants is their first name, age, gender, sexuality, contact info (phone and email address), and city/town. This is open to anyone and is LGBTQ-friendly. </div>
<div>Interested singles can fill out this form if they're interested in participating: <a href="https://forms.gle/y4GGQNZyn86dKg2h8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/y4GGQNZyn86dKg2h8 </a></div>
<div>Email loveisquarantineboulder@gmail.com for more information. </div> PRESS RELEASE: Boulder Photographer Named Silver Medalist at International Photographic Competitiontag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2019-09-17:2021996:Topic:2040682019-09-17T17:10:30.220ZBarbara MacFerrinhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/BarbaraMacFerrin
<div><span><em>Barbara MacFerrin of Barbara MacFerrin Photography is honored by peers and jurors for high-</em></span><span><em>quality photography </em></span></div>
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<div><span><em>Barbara MacFerrin of Barbara MacFerrin Photography is honored by peers and jurors for high-</em></span><span><em>quality photography </em></span></div>
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<div><strong>Boulder, Colorado</strong><span> </span>– Barbara MacFerrin of Barbara MacFerrin Photography in Boulder, CO was named a Silver Medalist during Professional Photographers of America's 2019 International Photographic competition. MacFerrin's work will be on display at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, January 19-21, 2020. This International Photographic Exhibit is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers.<br/> <br/>A panel of 36 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from over 5,200 total submitted entries at PPA headquarters in Atlanta. Judged against a standard of excellence, 2,654 images were selected for the General Collection and 625 (roughly 12 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated "Loan Collection" book by Marathon Press.<br/> <br/>The level of the award is determined by how many of those four images receive the highest possible honor: acceptance into the PPA Loan Collection, which is displayed at photographic exhibitions, conventions and other photography events. MacFerrin was named a Silver Medalist, meaning that one of her four merited images entered the PPA Loan Collection. In 2019, she is one of only 128 Silver Medalists. MacFerrin has also earned the merit of Associate Photographer by The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation. <br/> <br/>Barbara MacFerrin is an award-winning portrait photographer with over 25 years of photography experience specializing in children and family fine art portraiture. Her work is inspired by old master paintings of the Baroque period and customized sessions include professional hair and makeup and optional use of studio wardrobe. Product options include high quality fine art prints and custom wall art.</div>
<div><span>Contact: Barbara MacFerrin</span><br/><span>720-432-8022</span><br/><a href="mailto:info@barbaramacferrin.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">info@barbaramacferrin.com</a><br/><a href="http://www.barbaramacferrin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.barbaramacferrin.com</a></div>
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<p><strong><span>April 23, 2019</span></strong> <span>— Boulder based strategy and creative consultancy — School — announces a partnership with famed-burrito chain Illegal Pete’s aimed to help build schools around the globe.</span></p>
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<p><span>The two Boulder-based businesses are coming together to collect CU classroom clickers from thousands of graduating seniors during their last two weeks at the university. The clickers will be collected exclusively at the Illegal…</span></p>
<p><strong><span>April 23, 2019</span></strong> <span>— Boulder based strategy and creative consultancy — School — announces a partnership with famed-burrito chain Illegal Pete’s aimed to help build schools around the globe.</span></p>
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<p><span>The two Boulder-based businesses are coming together to collect CU classroom clickers from thousands of graduating seniors during their last two weeks at the university. The clickers will be collected exclusively at the Illegal Pete’s “The Hill” location starting this Monday, April 29th. When CU students drop their clickers off, they will get a coupon for a free chips and queso.</span></p>
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<p><span>The clickers collected will be refurbished and sold to incoming CU freshman for 50% off retail price. All of the proceeds will go to Pencils of Promise, an organization that builds schools all across the globe so to empower youth with education.</span></p>
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<p><span>“This is our fifth year on the CU Clicker Drive, and we could not be me more excited partnering with the best burrito in town,” says says Ben Rindels, who heads up the Clickers For Queso project for School. “We are always looking for ways to help Pencils of Promise build more schools. Getting Pete’s in the mix is a welcomed development.”</span></p>
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<p><span>CU students can drop their clickers off at the Illegal Pete’s Hill location (1124 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302) <strong>Monday April 29 to May 8</strong>, and receive a free chips and queso. Incoming freshmen will have a chance to purchase those refurbished clickers at deep discount during the first week of the Fall 2019 semester.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span>About School:</span></strong> <span>School is a strategic and creative consultancy for brands engaged in purpose marketing. School’s motto: #GiveAShit. The company was founded with the belief that education is the most powerful weapon on the planet. For more information:</span></p>
<p><strong><span>Ben Rindels, ben.rindels@schoolhelps.com mobile: (303) 489-7045</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span>About Illegal Pete’s:</span></strong> Illegal Pete's is a Colorado-based group of quick-service "Mission Style" burrito restaurants (11 in all) that takes inspiration from burritos popularized in San Francisco in the 1960s and 1970s. <span>The company helps fund music programs in schools, and sponsor sports teams and non-profits. Plus their food is damn good.</span></p>
<p><strong><span>Milton Guevara-Navas, mguevara@illegalpetes.com mobile: (303) 918-8903</span></strong></p> Raza Fresa Mexican Kitchen Open Niwottag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2019-03-05:2021996:Topic:1987332019-03-05T22:42:32.705ZMatt Floodhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/MattFlood
<p><span>Looking for <a href="https://www.razafresa.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Best Mexican Restaurant</a> with the Best Margaritas? Look no further. Raza Fresa is located in Niwot, CO conveniently near Boulder and Longmont.</span><br></br><br></br><span><a href="https://www.razafresa.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">RAZA FRES</a>A will bring you the best flavors of Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a fun authentic Latin atmosphere!</span><br></br><br></br><span>The Garcia family first opened…</span></p>
<p><span>Looking for <a href="https://www.razafresa.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Best Mexican Restaurant</a> with the Best Margaritas? Look no further. Raza Fresa is located in Niwot, CO conveniently near Boulder and Longmont.</span><br/><br/><span><a href="https://www.razafresa.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RAZA FRES</a>A will bring you the best flavors of Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a fun authentic Latin atmosphere!</span><br/><br/><span>The Garcia family first opened AJUUA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in 1998 in Boulder, Colorado. Representing a flavor of Mexico that made them successful in Washington state for over twenty years, Ajuua Mexican restaurants has grown to multiple locations throughout Colorado. Each location is run by a member of the Garcia family!</span><br/><br/><span>Our Niwot location has recently been renamed and remodeled to fit the vision of owners, Steve and Yolanda Garcia. Staying true to the roots and strong foundation that is AJUUA, RAZA FRESA will continue to serve the same great authentic food that has gotten us to where we are today, along with some new Latin favorites!</span><br/><br/><span>The award-winning Raza Fresa has been voted Best Mexican Restaurant by </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.denverpost.com/" rel="noopener">Denver Post</a><span>, Best Mexican Restaurant Boulder by the </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dailycamera.com/" rel="noopener">Boulder Daily Camera</a><span>, Best Mexican Restaurant by Colorado Homes & Livestyles and Best Margaritas Boulder / Best Margaritas Longmont by </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.citysearch.com/" rel="noopener">CitySearch.com</a><br/><br/><strong>RAZA FRESA</strong><br/><span>A Slang social term used in Mexico/Latin America by teenagers and young adults alike to jokingly describe their friends who always have to have the best and Newest things and will only be seen in the trendiest of places! “FRESA”</span></p>
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<p>7960 Niwot Rd<br/>Niwot, CO 80503</p>
<p>Phone:<span> </span><a>(303) 652-3995</a><span> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.razafresa.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.razafresa.com</a></p>
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<p></p> New Paper Boy!tag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2017-01-23:2021996:Topic:1784822017-01-23T18:12:25.070ZJoanne Bowenhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/JoanneBowen
<p><br/><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1051745512?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1051745512?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><br/><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1051745512?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1051745512?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"/></a></p> WOW! Children’s Museum Selected as 2016 Social Venture Partners Investeetag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2016-05-23:2021996:Topic:1746742016-05-23T19:44:02.725ZWOW! Children's Museumhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/KatieMacDonald
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<p><b>Lafayette, Colorado</b> – WOW! Children’s Museum (World of Wonder) is pleased to announce that the Museum has been selected as a 2016 Social Venture Partners Boulder County (SVP) Investee. WOW! Children’s Museum was selected from four finalists to receive a full investment grant which includes three years of pro bono consulting and annual $10,000 cash grants. As a 2016 Investee, WOW! will collaborate and work side-by-side with SVP philanthropists on projects to strengthen…</p>
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<p><b>Lafayette, Colorado</b> – WOW! Children’s Museum (World of Wonder) is pleased to announce that the Museum has been selected as a 2016 Social Venture Partners Boulder County (SVP) Investee. WOW! Children’s Museum was selected from four finalists to receive a full investment grant which includes three years of pro bono consulting and annual $10,000 cash grants. As a 2016 Investee, WOW! will collaborate and work side-by-side with SVP philanthropists on projects to strengthen strategic planning, fundraising, program evaluation, marketing, human resources, and leadership development.</p>
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<p>“This is amazing news for our organization and for the children and families who learn through play at the Museum. We are so grateful for Social Venture Partners Boulder County’s support and expertise as we continue to grow our capacity and deepen our impact in the community,” said Jennifer Hinderliter, Executive Director, WOW! Children’s Museum.</p>
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<p><b>About Social Venture Partners Boulder County (SVP):</b></p>
<p>Social Venture Partners Boulder County believes strong nonprofits deliver better results. Working side-by- side with Boulder County nonprofits, SVP brings good business practice to good causes, building their “capacity” by strengthening core skills, management practices, strategies, and systems. Nonprofits report these efficiencies lead to improved service quality and efficacy, and an increase in number of clients served. From training and leadership support to deep-dive consulting, SVP's offerings strengthen nonprofits from the inside out, so they can better deliver on their missions. Learn more, at <a href="http://www.socialventurepartners.org/boulder-county/">svpbouldercounty.org</a>.</p>
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<p><b>About WOW! Children’s Museum:</b></p>
<p>Founded in 1996, WOW! Children's Museum (World of Wonder) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing educational interactive exhibits, activities, and programs for all children – bringing families together in a creative environment that sparks imagination, inspires learning through play, and supports school readiness. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.wowchildrensmuseum.org/">www.wowchildrensmuseum.org</a></p> AuPairCare: SAVE HUGE on program fees this weekend only!tag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2016-04-09:2021996:Topic:1728562016-04-09T15:35:28.700ZJenniferhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/Jennifer
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">Anyone looking for childcare? <strong>For those of you considering an au pair, AuPairCare is running a HUGE…</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">Anyone looking for childcare? <strong>For those of you considering an au pair, AuPairCare is running a HUGE promotion this weekend for new host families!</strong> Contact me for details and feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested! I will let you know if you are in our coverage area.</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">Promotion Details:</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">Dates: Thursday, April 7th -- Monday, April 11th 2016</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">Promotion: Free Application ($50) +Huge Savings off Program Fees (Best of the Year)</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">Promo Code: CONTACT ME FOR PROMO CODE at jkwiat@aupaircare.com</span><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"/><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;">*NEW host families must apply between April 7th and April 11th, 2016 and welcome an overseas au pair by August 29, 2016 to be eligible for these discounts. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="word-spacing: 0.07pt; top: 12.9pt; width: 181.1pt; height: 12.6pt; border-width: 0px 10pt 11pt 11pt;"><span style="font-family: impact,chicago;">Ten Steps Toward Child Care Bliss</span></span> <br/></span></p>
<div class="tb f336" style="font-size: 10pt; top: 280.54pt; left: 62.02pt;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="top: 11.6pt; width: 460.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 10pt 1pt 11pt;">With so many child care options available to parents, it is hard to know which one to choose. Daycare</span> <span style="top: 23.2pt; width: 460.3pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 10pt 1pt 11pt;">center? Nanny? Au pair? Babysitter? Before making a decision, consider your family’s specific needs</span> <span style="top: 34.8pt; width: 445.7pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 25pt 1pt 11pt;">and make a list of requirements. Below are 10 factors to keep in mind when choosing a child care</span> <span style="top: 46.4pt; width: 113.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 357pt 11pt 11pt;">provider for your family.</span></span></div>
<div class="tb f336" style="font-size: 10pt; top: 338.47pt; left: 62.02pt;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 12.8pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">1. </span><span style="top: 12.8pt; left: 46pt; width: 414.9pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 22pt 1pt 0px;">When interviewing a potential child care provider, ask for specific examples of the types of</span> <span style="top: 24.4pt; width: 423.9pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 13pt 1pt 47pt;">daily activities he or she will engage in with your child. Their answers will give you a sense of</span> <span style="letter-spacing: 0.04pt; word-spacing: -0.04pt; top: 36.1pt; width: 427.2pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 10pt 11pt 47pt;">their experience level and an idea of whether or not your child will enjoy the time they spend</span> <span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="word-spacing: 0.03pt; width: 48.3pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 396pt 1pt 47pt;">together.</span></span></span></div>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 11.6pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">2. </span><span style="top: 11.6pt; left: 46pt; width: 416.1pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 28pt 1pt 0px;">Choose a care provider that you will be able to get to know on a personal level, rather than</span> <span style="top: 23.2pt; width: 308.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 135pt 1pt 47pt;">just through quick drop-offs and pick-ups with minimal interaction.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 34.9pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">3. </span><span style="top: 34.9pt; left: 46pt; width: 409.2pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 35pt 1pt 0px;">Consider a live-in child care provider. Live-in providers, such as au pairs, offer affordable</span> <span style="letter-spacing: 0.04pt; word-spacing: -0.04pt; top: 46.5pt; width: 202.2pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 242pt 1pt 47pt;">childcare with flexible hours you can select.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 58pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">4. </span><span style="top: 58pt; left: 46pt; width: 397.1pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 47pt 1pt 0px;">Make sure the provider cares about your specific requests and concerns relating to your</span> <span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt; word-spacing: 0.05pt; top: 69.6pt; width: 123.2pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 321pt 1pt 47pt;">family’s and child’s needs.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 81.2pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">5. </span><span style="top: 81.2pt; left: 46pt; width: 434.1pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 10pt 1pt 0px;">If you need child care during non-traditional hours or on weekends, find a provider that charges</span> <span style="top: 92.9pt; width: 277.1pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 167pt 1pt 47pt;">the same rate regardless of what time the care is provided. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 104.5pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">6. </span><span style="top: 104.5pt; left: 46pt; width: 431.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 12pt 1pt 0px;">Make sure you’re comfortable and feel secure about the environment where your child is cared</span> <span style="top: 116.1pt; width: 401.3pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 43pt 1pt 47pt;">for - whether this is your own home, the provider’s home, a camp, or a day care center.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 127.7pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">7. </span><span style="top: 127.7pt; left: 46pt; width: 422.2pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 22pt 1pt 0px;">If you keep a close watch on what your child eats or if your child has food allergies, ask what</span> <span style="top: 139.4pt; width: 284.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 159pt 1pt 47pt;">type of snacks the child care provider supplies or will prepare.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 150.9pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">8. </span><span style="top: 150.9pt; left: 46pt; width: 420.4pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 24pt 1pt 0px;">Many providers offer discounts and family rates for enrolling or taking care of more than one</span> <span style="top: 162.5pt; width: 338pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 106pt 1pt 47pt;">child. If you have more than one child, look for a provider that offers this.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline ! important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 174.1pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">9. </span><span style="top: 174.1pt; left: 46pt; width: 404.7pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 39pt 1pt 0px;">Consider your child’s age-specific needs. Infants require constant care from trained care</span> <span style="top: 185.8pt; width: 413.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 30pt 1pt 47pt;">givers, while toddlers may need frequent stimulation and active discipline. Make sure your</span> <span style="top: 197.4pt; width: 318.9pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 125pt 1pt 47pt;">child care provider is suited for the type of skills your family requires.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01pt; top: 209pt; width: 18pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 29pt;">10. </span><span style="top: 209pt; left: 46pt; width: 369pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 75pt 1pt 0px;">Check for proof of First Aid and CPR training before hiring a new care provider. </span> <span style="top: 232.3pt; width: 450.1pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 30pt 1pt 11pt;">“High quality, flexible and affordable child care is fast becoming a necessity for American families,</span> <span style="top: 243.8pt; width: 443.9pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 36pt 1pt 11pt;">with many households depending on two incomes and both parents working outside of the home,”</span> <span style="top: 255.4pt; width: 190.5pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 11pt;">stated Sarah McNamara, vice president of </span><span style="top: 255.4pt; left: 200.5pt; width: 49.5pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt;">AuPairCare</span><span style="top: 255.4pt; left: 250pt; width: 195.8pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 44pt 1pt 0px;">, an au pair agency that matches American</span> <span style="top: 267pt; width: 427.7pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 52pt 1pt 11pt;">families with international au pairs. “Parents should research every possible child care option</span> <span style="top: 278.6pt; width: 456.7pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0px 23pt 1pt 11pt;">available to them before making a decision, to ensure that they make the right choice for their child</span></span> <span style="letter-spacing: -0.05pt; word-spacing: 0.05pt; top: 290.3pt; width: 120.5pt; height: 11.4pt; border-width: 0 360pt 11pt 11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">and their family’s needs.”</span></span></span></p> CALL FOR YGL MENTORS!tag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2014-09-22:2021996:Topic:1596332014-09-22T21:49:14.720ZMarissa Sieckhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/MarissaSieck
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><strong>!BOULDER COUNTY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><strong><span class="font-size-5">YOUTH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">"Being a mentor is the best way to expand your…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;" class="font-size-5"><strong>!BOULDER COUNTY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><strong><span class="font-size-5">YOUTH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">"Being a mentor is the best way to expand your knowledge and constantly grow. As you teach your mentee, your mentee teaches you." </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"> -Lili Balfour, Author and Entrepreneur</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Youth Global Leadership ("YGL") is a program that works with Boulder County teens who are passionate about service-learning, social entrepreneurship and making positive social change in their local and global communities. Via our Mentorship Initiative, each YGL participant will be matched with a local adult who will provide encouragement, empowerment, and support.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><strong>In general, we are looking for folks who:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Want to work with youth as an advocate, role model, coach, motivator, and facilitator!</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Are passionate about local and global issues, and "making a difference."</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Can commit to meeting, communicating, and working with his/her YGLer for 5-8 hours/month (actual times are coordinated between the mentor and YGLer).</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Can commit to this position for 7 months, Nov 2014-May 2015.</span></li>
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<p><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><strong>HOW TO APPLY: </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">If you think you would be an amazing mentor and would like to apply! </span></p>
<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">The first step toward becoming a YGL Mentor is to complete an application. Applicants chosen to be YGL Mentors will receive an orientation and resource kit, and will be supported along the way by our YGL staff. </font></span></div>
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<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">Please <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jeffAL1tapVV3vqDilODIENcKTwpqfVjn0GA_uvlDZs/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for the YGL MENTOR APPLICATION</a>. More information is included in the attached info sheet and you are also welcome to contact me at <a href="mailto:marissa@philanthropiece.org" target="_blank">marissa@philanthropiece.org</a> if any questions arise throughout the process. </font></span></div>
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<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">We appreciate your consideration in applying to be a YGL Mentor! </font></span></div>
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<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">Applications will be reviewed as they are received. <b>Due date for submission is SEPTEMBER 30th, 2014. </b></font></span></div>
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<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">Love and Mentorship,</font></span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">Marissa</font></span></div>
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<div><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><font size="4" face="verdana, sans-serif">p.s. If you know someone else who would be a great fit for a YGL Mentor, please feel free to let us know and/or to pass this message along!</font></span></div> A Lyons Based Non-profit Needs Your Helptag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2014-06-12:2021996:Topic:1574012014-06-12T09:34:48.059ZNIng Mosbergerhttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/NIngMosberger
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<p>Empowerment International (EI), a Lyons based 501(c)3 non-profit, is gaining momentum in an all-or-nothing crowdfunding campaign but it needs your help to reach the goal. EI runs a comprehensive program to keep poor kids in Nicaragua in school.</p>
<p>South Boulder resident Ning Mosberger-Tang and a mother of two has been running the campaign on behalf of EI for two…</p>
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<p>Empowerment International (EI), a Lyons based 501(c)3 non-profit, is gaining momentum in an all-or-nothing crowdfunding campaign but it needs your help to reach the goal. EI runs a comprehensive program to keep poor kids in Nicaragua in school.</p>
<p>South Boulder resident Ning Mosberger-Tang and a mother of two has been running the campaign on behalf of EI for two weeks. The goal of the campaign is to raise $20,000 to sponsor 50 kids in the program. So far the campaign has raised more than $10,000! An anonymous donor from Canada has pledged to match every dollar raised after the campaign has reached the $10,000 threshold. Thanks to the generous offer, the campaign will only need to raise an additional $5,000 to reach its goal! If the campaign doesn't reach the goal by 6/20, it will have to return all the dollars raised to the backers because this is an all-or-nothing campaign. </p>
<p>To learn more about the campaign, please visit campaign website: <a href="http://sponsor50kids.org">http://sponsor50kids.org</a>. </p>
<p>To learn more about EI, please visit EI's website: <a href="http://empowermentinternational.org">http://empowermentinternational.org</a>.</p> Support a local non-profit!tag:www.mytowncolorado.com,2014-05-28:2021996:Topic:1572862014-05-28T20:10:36.174ZTamara Markshttps://www.mytowncolorado.com/profile/TamaraMarks
<p class="Default"><span>Phoenix Multisport (Phoenix) announces a matching gift challenge totaling $200,000, giving donors an opportunity to double their contributions to help support Phoenix Multisport programming. The mission of Phoenix is to provide a sober, active community for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.</span></p>
<p class="Default">The 2014 Matching Gift Challenge will take place from May 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014. Thanks to a generous donor, the impact…</p>
<p class="Default"><span>Phoenix Multisport (Phoenix) announces a matching gift challenge totaling $200,000, giving donors an opportunity to double their contributions to help support Phoenix Multisport programming. The mission of Phoenix is to provide a sober, active community for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.</span></p>
<p class="Default">The 2014 Matching Gift Challenge will take place from May 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014. Thanks to a generous donor, the impact of gifts of any size will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000. Gift matching is automatically activated when a contribution is made to Phoenix Multiport. </p>
<p class="Default">Since opening in 2007, more than 12,000 individuals have benefitted from Phoenix’s free programming in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver. Through pursuits such as climbing, hiking, running, CrossFit, strength training, yoga, road/mountain biking, Phoenix seeks to help members develop and maintain the emotional strength they need to stay sober. All programs are FREE to individuals with 48 hours of continuous sobriety.</p>
<p class="Default">To have your gift matched, simply make a donation between now and September 30, 2014. To make a donation visit <a href="http://www.phoenixmultisport.org/">www.phoenixmultisport.org</a>. Gifts can also be mailed to Phoenix Multisport, 4735 Walnut St., Suite C, Boulder, CO 80301.</p>
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<p class="Default"><span>For more information contact Tamara Marks, Development Director, at 303-440-0547 or tamara@phoenixmultisport.org.</span></p>
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