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Full Moonset and AlpenGlow on the Colorado Rockies ...

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I went out this weekend to reshoot the full moonset over the Colorado Rockies. Unfortunately, some clouds obscured things a bit, but provided some wild AlpenGlow (reflected sunlight just before sunrise) on the mountains - the full-res versions of these images are gorgeous.



7:05AM - parked just West of 75th street on Arapahoe overlook

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7:14 AM - Valmont Power Plant, Boulder,… Continue

Added by Alek on January 12, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

“Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!” Helps Working Parents go Back to School Through More than $2 Million in Scholarships

Ann Marie always yearned for a college degree, but she had to put her dream on hold. She is a 25-year-old mother who works to support her two-year-old and seven-year-old step-daughter, while their dad has been deployed overseas. And in addition to caring for her own family, she also serves as power of attorney for her best friend’s young daughter while both parents serve in Iraq.



“With my former husband being deployed on and off over the past two years, I’ve had to double up and be… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on January 12, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

The almost-best of gifts

Not sure if I'm having some latent end-of-year emotions or what, but I've been thinking lately.

Maybe this "Chicken Little" attitude isn't such a bad thing. Maybe people being creative with their money instead of buying little Johnny any and every thing he wants will come back as a blessing.



I have to admit there's very little that I need right now; materially. I have a decent home, reliable transportation, recreation opportunities, and a sampling of the latest technologies. I… Continue

Added by Forrest Hershberger on January 10, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Front Range Colorado

Hi,

I'm looking for everyone that lives, visits, works or plays on the Front Range of Colorado.

I have started a new Social Network that will have mini sites within it for each City/Town on the Front Range as well as special Communities for other interest.The Communities already open are for Seniors/Boomers, Latinos and Gaming in Cloroado.

Come join us and invite your local friends.…

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Added by Earlybird on January 10, 2009 at 8:54pm — No Comments

Danse Etoile Ballet offers quality ballet training with small size classes and special care to each student

Every student is unique and the classes focus on everyone of them.

Added by Danse Etoile Ballet on January 10, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Blanket drive for H.O.P.E during "Terra Nova"

What: "Terra Nova" Directed by Jennifer Gaydosh

When: January, 9, 10, 11*, 16, 17, 18*, 22, 23, & 24, 2009

Times: *Matinee at 2 PM, all other performances at 7:30 PM

Tickets: Adults $17, seniors $16, students (18 & under) $15, and $3 off per ticket of groups of 10 or more.

Box Office:303-772-5200, www.longmonttheatre.org

Website:www.longmonttheatre.org

Where: Longmont Performing Arts Center, 513 Main Street



Brief:

"In the winter of… Continue

Added by Tracy Cravens on January 5, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Upcoming Group Therapy Opportunities

Art Therapy Group for Teen Survivors

This is a safe place and group environment to help the healing after experiencing sexual assault and abuse. Through the use of painting, clay, collage, and writing you will have the opportunity to release, express, and regain wholeness. No art experience necessary.



Details:

• For girls ages 13-17

• Mondays from 4pm – 6pm starting February 2, 2008

• 8 Week Program

• Longmont, CO

• $45 per session, Victim… Continue

Added by Moving to End Sexual Assault on December 30, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Upcoming Group Therapy Opportunities

Art Therapy Group for Teen Survivors

This is a safe place and group environment to help the healing after experiencing sexual assault and abuse. Through the use of painting, clay, collage, and writing you will have the opportunity to release, express, and regain wholeness. No art experience necessary.



Details:

• For girls ages 13-17

• Mondays from 4pm – 6pm starting February 2, 2008

• 8 Week Program

• Longmont, CO

• $45 per session, Victim… Continue

Added by Moving to End Sexual Assault on December 30, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Men Standing Up!

Men Standing Up



Taking Action against Sexual Assault





This program trains male volunteers from the community to conduct presentations to students in local schools and members of community groups. The focus is on how to end sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of violence against women. Studies have shown that men are more likely to hear this message from other men.



We are looking for a diverse group of men ages 16 and up. Volunteers… Continue

Added by Moving to End Sexual Assault on December 30, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

Volunteer Crisis Counselor Opportunity!

Volunteer Hotline

24 Hour Rape Crisis & Information Hotline





Volunteer as an advocate on the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline. A Volunteer Hotline Advocate is often the first point of contact for those affected by sexual assault. You can make a difference by offering non-judgmental emotional support, crisis counseling, and resource information to victims of sexual assault and other interested parties. We offer a comprehensive training program for hotline volunteers,… Continue

Added by Moving to End Sexual Assault on December 30, 2008 at 10:16am — No Comments

Summer Courses (Students ages 13-18)

Students!

Get out of the house this summer for an unforgettable adventure with the Cottonwood Institute. Practice cool survival skills, meet new people, and tackle local environmental issues to help change the world! Below are our 2009 courses for adventurous students. To register for a course, please go to www.cottonwoodinstitute.org and click the Register For A Course Today! link or call us at 303.447.1076.

Scholarships are available. COURSES FOR STUDENTS… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Base Camp Bash

Base Camp Bash



The Cottonwood Institute is proud to host our 4th Annual Base Camp Bash Fundraising Event on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 7 - 10pm at the Wynkoop Brewing Company in Lower Downtown Denver and we would like to invite you to participate in this wonderful community event! The Wynkoop is graciously hosting our event in the Mercantile Room. During the Base Camp Bash, we will host a silent auction to raise money to help underwrite the Community Adventure Program… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 7:16pm — No Comments

Essential Survival Skills Overnight

Essential Survival Skills Overnight



COURSE DESCRIPTION: Popular shows like Survivorman and Man Vs. Wild are captivating audiences nationwide, but do you have what it takes to survive? Survival stories of missing people make headlines on a weekly basis and we are faced with the sobering reality that anyone can be caught in a real survival situation. Essential Survival Skills is an action-packed course designed to teach participants how to stay alive during a… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 7:10pm — No Comments

Survival Fire Workshop

Survival Fire Workshop

The Cottonwood Institute is excited to present a one-day Survival Fire Workshop for adventurous adults that want to hone their survival skills and practice a variety of fire making techniques. During this course you will participate in an interactive survival scenario, learn about survival priorities, tips, strategies, and techniques, practice fire building techniques, 1-match fires, striker and cotton ball fires, friction fire, bow drill fires, and… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 7:03pm — No Comments

Survival Shelter Workshop 5/9/09

Survival Shelter Workshop

The Cottonwood Institute is excited to present a one-day Survival Shelter Workshop for adventurous adults that want to hone their survival skills and practice a variety of shelter building techniques. During this course you will participate in an interactive survival scenario, learn about survival priorities, tips, strategies, and techniques, practice making a pine needle shelter, a lean-to shelter, and a debris shelter, and you will learn how to… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

FREE Survival Skills Clinics

Free Survival Skills Clinics



Free Winter Survival Skills Clinics - Whether you are an experienced winter camping guru, backcountry snowboarder or skier, casual snowshoer, or a beginner, this winter survival clinic could save your life. During this clinic you will participate in an interactive survival scenario, learn about winter survival priorities, tips, strategies, and techniques, learn how to make basic snow shelters, and will learn how to make a personal… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Winter Survival Skills Courses 1/24/09 & 3/14/09

Winter Survival Skills Workshop

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Cottonwood Institute is excited to offer a one-day Winter Survival Skills course to practice the hard skills that will keep you alive during a short-term winter survival situation. Whether you are an experienced winter camping guru, snowboarder or skier, casual snowshoer, or a beginner, this Winter Survival Skills course could save your life.

During this course you will participate in an interactive… Continue

Added by Cottonwood Institute on December 29, 2008 at 6:57pm — No Comments

Boulder Flatirons Rotary helps Bright Beginnings

The Flatirons Rotary Club of Boulder recently awarded a $1,000 grant to Bright Beginnings of Boulder. Bright Beginnings provides a free packet of materials (available in both English and Spanish) to any interested Colorado family with a child, prenatal to age three…without regard to income, age or any other eligibility criteria. There are several different Bright Beginnings packets…0-12 months, 12-24 months and (coming soon!) 24-36 months.



85% of brain development occurs during the… Continue

Added by Bill Hendrick on December 29, 2008 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Lifetime Warrenty? -

Lifetime Warrenty? -



I have been buying various car parts at a auto parts here in Broomfield for over 10 years. They are located at 120th and Main in the Safeway shopping center. When you buy some of the items they offer a more expensive model that includes a “Lifetime Warranty.” This extra expense is usually only a few extra bucks. What they should say when they sell you the more expensive product is “Would you like to purchase a more expensive model that has a limited lifetime… Continue

Added by M on December 26, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

At D'Vine Wine, Last Minute Custom Gifts are Possible, Inexpensive and Delicious

Everyone's taken a bottle of wine to a dinner party. But wouldn't it be more memorable if the label was adorned with the host's picture? "Corporate gifters" are constantly scratching their heads about creative gifts for clients. How about making a personalized, mixed batch of wine with a humorous message that will certainly make a splash? Downtown Denver is lined with lovely restaurants and hip bars, but where can you go to impress friends with a venue unlike anything else? D'Vine Wine answers… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on December 16, 2008 at 4:06pm — No Comments

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