Things Happening in Lyons~ Classes, Events & Deadlines – 10/13/22
We will update this page throughout the week with any new important events happening in Lyons
NOTE: We focus on events in Lyons. We add a few special events outside of Lyons, but, in general, do not provide the LINKS, as they are usually big enough to be well-publicized all over the web.
===OCTOBER===
—-October is Conflict Resolution Month—-
—-October is Cervical Cancer Survivor Month—-
On September 30, President Biden declared—- October as National Arts and Humanities Month—(local opportunities)
Bee Hugger “Halloween” Farm is back — We have a U PICK pumpkin patch, honey, animals to feed, hay rides, pony rides, tractors to climb, scary scarecrows & more. 8am-dark. See their Facebook page, or web site for more info. 12590 Ute Highway (on Hwy 36 going from Lyons to Longmont). No dogs allowed. Open 7 days.
Friends of Lyons Library Book Sale:
- October 13 members only 5-6p.m. (Thursday)
- October 14 open to public 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- October 15, open to public 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
They are pulling out all the stops, gathering up all the books they have been saving for the sale. All are in Good Shape and sold at Bargain Prices!==Children’s books, adult fiction, and adult nonfiction (self-help, travel, gardening, poetry, music, biography, science, rafts, hobbies, cookbooks) == Oct 13 is first day you can place a bid in the Silent Auction of the dollhouse at the library. See ARTICLE.
October 14, Art Opening Lyons – Join us for art and wine at the opening reception for 3Cs Art Collective’s next Main Street Gallery exhibition, “Nocturnal”. This show hosts 80 artworks with after dark themes just in time for spooky season. Find us downstairs at 402 Main Street Suite 6, Lyons, from 6-9p.m. Friday.
October 15, 12:30 p.m. – ART TRADING CARDS at library.
October 15 – Medicare Open Enrollment begins (thru Dec. 7)
October 15 – 16 Mollie McGee’s Fall Craft Market: more than 150 vendors, this popular long-time market is at the Boulder Fair Grounds in Longmont. $5 admission good for both days, children under age 12 are free. molliemcgee.com.
October 15 – Oskar Blues’ Canniversary event (separate event from Lyons Ditch live music) hosted by Oskar Blues Brewery at their Tasty Weasel taproom location.
October 15th, 7 p.m. Masquerade Party, at the Dairy Arts Center at 7pm. Boulder Opera is hosting our annual Gala Concert. The Gala Concert is going to be a great musical party, with music from Magic Flute, Phantom of the Opera, season highlights, and more! There will be a silent auction as well as a witch’s brew punch, and guests are encouraged to wear a mask or purchase one at the event.
October 17, 10:30 a.m., Lyons library: Let’s Play Music Together – Join us on a reading, listening, and playing journey! Our book will take us around the world twice, playing different musical instruments along the way. —We will be giving away one copy of the book per family and maracas to everyone who wants to join in the fun!
October 17 – Boulder County Compost workshop BoCo.org/CompostWorkshops.
October 19, A Short History of the West – Longmont class #484388 $3.00 Some little-known historical events in and around Colorado; female cattle rustler, Pope John Paul II, Chainsaw Maggie, and KKK in Longmont. Presented by Tracy Perry
October 19, 12:30 p.m. at Walt Self Senior Center – Seniors “October Birthdays” party, and make a craft (offered by Town of Lyons) All seniors welcome.
October 20, 7 p.m., Science & Spirits series “Fire Science & indigenous Cultures with Mary Huffman” at SpiritHounds (& specialty cocktails) An engaging inside look into wildfires and controlled burning, from an American Indian perspective (traditional fire practices) & Nature Conservancy.
October 21 – 2nd session of sketch class at library
October 21, 2:30p.m. – Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening: After a long journey, the 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Safe Route to School project, connecting our middle and elementary schools is wrapping up. Join us for a community celebration at the Bridge beginning at 2:30 pm. The elementary students, staff and families will head over after school lets out. So many are excited to have this neighborhood connection and path back! After the Great Flood of 2013’s destruction.
October 21, 7 p.m. – Radio Theater Show, put on by LAHC, Barney Dreistadt, live performance of “Burns & Allen“ and “Dragnet” at the library
October 22, 3 p.m. – Radio Theater Show, put on by LAHC, Barney Dreistadt, live performance of “Burns & Allen“ and “Dragnet” at the library.
October 22 – deadline to place your bid on Silent Auction for dollhouse at Lyons library
October 22, 7-9 p.m., YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Friendship Lodge, near Jackson Stables “Haunted Forest A Night at the Circus”, carnival games, haunted trails, concessions, family-friendly kids loop; suggested donation $5 for ages 13+ (970)586-3341, ext. 1104 Dress warm!
October 25, 7 p.m. How to Tell a Great Story. Put on by Lyons’ Wide Spaces Community Initiative. See their Facebook page for more info. Professional instructor will help you learn how to tell stories. Free. (See ARTICLE in 10/20/22 edition) https://bit.ly/GreatStory1022
October 27 – PET COSTUME CONTEST — DEADLINE to submit photo: The Teen Advisory Group is hosting a virtual pet costume contest! Send a picture of your pet in their Halloween best to: info@lyonsregionallibrary.com by October 27th at 5pm. The top three winners will receive a prize!
October 27 – NOSFERATU (film) $18 general admission, $15 students/seniors, $12 members==
Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra returns to perform the live musical score to accompany a screening on the 100th anniversary of this silent horror film classic. This unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, features not Dracula but Count Orlok, a nightmarish, spidery creature of bulbous head and taloned claws — perhaps the most genuinely disturbing incarnation of vampirism yet envisioned.
Please visit The Longmont Museum’s website for full program details.
October 27, The Change of Life: Understanding Women’s Health Going Through and Post Menopause – Longmont class #485200 – free. Call the Senior Center at 303-651-8411. Let’s talk about “going through the change” of life and of long-term impacts. Join Dr. Lydia Hostetler and Dr. Srijaya Nalla, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Longmont United Hospital, in discussing these important changes and take the opportunity to ask more questions. (Light snack will be provided.)
October 28, 6-10p.m. adults only, Friday night, Rave to the Grave, fundraiser party for LEAF, LaVern Johnson Park. Outdoor Costume party with live music. See link for lots of details. Must Register! Pay $25 or what you can afford; also $100 VIP tix. Click LINK above for more details and to order your ticket.
October 29, 7-9 p.m. Noche De Museo: Celebrating Day of The Dead = A Multigenerational Evening of Music and Dance==$10 general admission, $8 students/seniors, $5 members=the Longmont Museum Stewart Auditorium comes alive with musicians, singers and dancers of all ages for an evening in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Mariachi groups from local schools join up with seasoned veterans, while young performers join seasoned pros to sing and dance to traditional Mexican song. Join us for this annual community celebration of a centuries old Mexican tradition which has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont. Please visit the The Museum’s website for full program details.
October 29, Spooktacular including Parade in town==(1.) The Spooktacular will have the games and fun for families and kids of all ages beginning at 4 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. at the Elementary School on Sat. Oct 29. (2.) The Parade is at 6 p.m. with line up at 5:45 p.m. (3.) The trick or treat at stores starts afterwards, about 6:30 p.m. (4.) Garden Club Chili cook off. –Bowls are $5; Tastes are available for $1 each.—Location: Main Stage Brewing, Main Street, 3:30-4:30pm Chili Drop-Off for Competition==4:30pm Judging and Chili for Purchase Begins==7:30-8:00pm Pick Up Crockpots…….For more details on the Chili Cook-Off competition or chili for purchase during Lyons’ Halloween festivities, visit website. (5.) Carve a free fun pumpkin at Gateway Realty office on Main Street.
===NOVEMBER===
November 2, Friends of the Library Annual Meeting will be held Wed Nov 2 5:30p.m. to 9p.m. at Spirit Hound with music provided by Pam Browning and friends. Drop off your membership check at the library now, payable to Friends of the Library. Individual Membership: $10 = Senior Membership (70+): $5 = Family Membership: $25
November 7, 7p.m. – Town of Lyons Board of Trustee Meeting, open to public
November 8 – ELECTION DAY
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 11, 11:45 to 4 p.m. Seniors, bus trip to Kirkland Museum (more to come) Special Exhibit is Frank Lloyd Wright. Afterwards, view International Decorative Art, Colorado and Regional Art, and Vance Kirkland art. Bus is free; discounted $20 admission to museum (scholarships are available if you cant afford it) Must register and prepay. Lyons residents age 55+ LRamsey@townoflyons.com
November 14, Women of the West – Longmont class #484392 $6.00
All Colorado women have faced and overcome a wide range of challenges throughout our state’s history. From ranching to telegraphy, overcoming tuberculosis to participating in bootlegging, many of their struggles continue into the present day. Get to know some of these historic figures thru their inspiring stories during this presentation by Elizabeth Nosek of iCurate4u.
November 19 , 12:30 p.m. ART TRADING CARDS at library.
November 21, 7 p.m. Board of Trustee meeting.
December 3-4 annual Christmas Bazaar; open for vendor applications. Contact Town Hall.
December 7th, DEADLINE –Last day to ENROLL OR CHANGE MEDICARE PLANS: see info below under “SENIORS”
========MUSIC & FUN========= Contact these restaurant/bars in Lyons for more information about music, and fun activities like… karaoke, jam sessions, art fair, farm-to-table meals, bluegrass jams, games,…and, of course, LIVE MUSIC! and more, being offered — Mojo Taqueria, Pizza Bar 66, A-Lodge “Rock Garden”, Oskar Blues Bar and Grill, SpiritHounds Distillers (Events), and Main Stage Brewing. Diner Bar, Marigold Restaurant, Moxie’s Bakery.
~~SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL TOWN STORES~~
===ONGOING EVENTS over a number of days===
Lyons (history) Redstone Museum Open June 1 to October 1 = 303-823-5271.
RMNP *FREE* dates are: April 16, August 4, September 24, November 11. Entrance fee is waived but you still must have obtained a timed entry reservation permit online beforehand.
LYONS ART SHOW – NOW OPEN – July, August, September — Town Hall & Library: 4th quarter Art Show by LAHC — Also unveiling of town hall “mural”.
BINGO – (1.) Longmont Bingo Hall, Longmont, every Sunday – funds go to the Middle/High School equipment (2.) Estes Park American Legion Hall, every Sunday 6 p.m.
VETERANS: Information and support services are available to Veterans every Wednesday at the Estes Park American Legion Hall, from 9-11 a.m. New Opportunities coming soon. Esteslegion.org – Menu available. // Boulder American Legion has: meals, trap range, and Texas Hold Em card games. American Legion Post #10, 4760 28th St., Boulder
****LYONS LIBRARY**** 303-823-5165 lyonslibrary.com or Facebook page == Offering EVERY MONTH: Kids-only book club — Busy Readers (adult) bi-monthly Book Club — Art Trading Cards — Word Wednesday (for writers) — Storytime Wednesday. — Tech Help — Crafts for kids and adults (now in person) — and more. If you haven’t attended for a while, be sure to check with the library before showing up, as they periodically cancel programs.
Lyons WEED POSSE: Every Thursday; contact Cathy River harmonize@colorworks7.com for place & time; let’s get rid of weeds without pesticides.
LYONS ROCKY MT BOTANICAL GARDENS needs volunteers every weekday morning. see our ARTICLE 7/14/22 for more information.
Wednesdays – 3:30 – 6 p.m. – Food Pantry for those in need. Contact LEAF for more information. (Drop off new, unexpired food 9:30 to 2:30pm on Wednesdays) Located in the lower level (hall) of the Lyons Community Church. Sponsored by LEAF.
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Mental Health Partners, Colorado — IN CRISIS? – As of June 2022, they reopened their Crisis Center for walk-ins 24/7 again – 3180 Airport Rd., Boulder (normal resource center: 2935 Baseline)
Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund has free mental counseling available. Sometimes it is paid for by your insurance company, sometimes Medicaid, or use sliding-scale, or free. contact: mentalwellness@leafLYONS.org
The country-wide CRISIS hotline/emergencies is now in effect: 988 = for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. (bypass calling 911 or the police)
Lyons now has a co-responder (mental health) who will come out with the Police, if you need help. Ask for one when you call 9-1-1.
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Visit “Where can I get vaccinated” or call 1-877-COVAXCO (1-877-268-2926) for vaccine information.
===SENIORS===
TIME TO ENROLL OR CHANGE MEDICARE PLANS: Participating Medicare enrollees are invited to connect with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging counselors starting October 20. Open enrollment period runs from Saturday through Dec. 7, during which time people can review or change their plans for next year. ===== BCAAA Medicare counselors are State Health Insurance Programs certified and can help enrollees by comparing their current plan against other options. Counseling appointments are both virtually and over the phone. Call BCAAA’s Medicare Appointment Counseling Line at 303-441-1546 or email medicarecounseling@bouldercounty.org. == Those in LARIMER COUNTY can get help in Estes Park Senior Recreation Center. Check for the Aspen Club, and get an appointment.
Boulder County Aging serves lunch at the Lyons Senior Center (Lyons seniors, ages 60 and up), located in the apartment complex Community Center next to the Post Office. You must call the day before by 1 p.m. to place an order (303) 441-1415. The menu is stated on the phone message. Donation of $3 suggested, or what you can afford. (Guests or those under 60 years of age pay flat rate of $12) ==Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 12 noon – Walt Self/Senior Center
LYONS SENIOR EXERCISE – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., free. For Lyons seniors 55+ === Bohn Park — free parking during class. (As the weather cools down, it will be moved into the Senior Center basement). For info: Contact Lramsey@townoflyons.com Probably will be: using hand weights; do walking; stretching; and mild yoga
See LYONS RECORDER’S WEB PAGE SEPTEMBER and *OCTOBER CALENDAR* for a quick view of the month.
We are a small town, and focus on events IN LYONS. Submit your calendar item for review to: LyonsRecorder.Editor@gmail.com
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