Things Happening in Lyons~ Classes, Events & Deadlines – 11/17/22
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.
NOVEMBER IS:
Trans-awareness Month/ and Trans Remembrance day: A month to celebrate transgender and gender nonconforming communities and to raise awareness for this community through education and advocacy activities. See ARTICLE.
Native American Heritage Month. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” And each president thereafter has signed it in again. Commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. See ARTICLE.
===NOVEMBER===
November 17, 6-9 p.m. – The Boulder Library Foundation will host “From the Page to the Stage,” its second annual fundraising gala to support library programming.
November 18, 5-8 p.m. – Friday night art show “closing reception” – at the gallery below Rabbit Brush gallery, enter via 402 Main Street – “We hope you can join us for the final hours of our “Nocturnal” art show this Friday. There will be wine and lots of great art”
November 19, RACE: The USATF Region 10 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships will take place in Bohn Park on Saturday morning, November 19. Runners will participate in a 2 km to 5 km distance. Bohn Park will be busy with lots of runners and the weather will be chilly, but come on out and support future champions.
November 19, 9-11a.m. Lyons Fire Protection District = pancake breakfast celebration. Come see the new engine that will have a dedication to former firefighter Griffin Ferguson who passed away on May 26th. This is being held at the Lyons Fire Station 1 located at 251 Broadway.
November 19 , 12:30 p.m. ART TRADING CARDS at library.
November 21, 7 p.m. Audubon: Board of Trustee meeting. Join Boulder County Audubon community on Tuesday, November 22, from 5-7pm to enjoy appetizers, beverages, socializing, and education/information booths. Stay for the program from 7:15-8:30pm with naturalist Martin Ogle speaking on Birds, Whales, Algae and Earth’s Living System; A seamless continuum. See you there Donate/Join here: www.boulderaudubon.org
November 21, 4-5p.m. – “Pause with Paws! De-stress with Therapy Dogs” event! The event will be held on Monday, in the Longmont Library Meeting Rooms, 409 Fourth Ave. No registration is required. This is a drop-in event for all ages (adults and kids alike!).
November 24 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (government offices, libraries, and more will be closed; call before going!)
November 25, 5:30 p.m. Parade of Lights, Estes Park, Events Complex; and down main street.
November 26, Saturday – Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to support local businesses by shopping small. American Express launched this shopping holiday in 2010, at the height of the Great Recession, as a way of redirecting holiday shopping to local stores. You will find many unique items, in a variety of price ranges in our shops and eateries! Check “us” out first!
November 24, Join YMCA of the Rockies on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, for the annual 5K Turkey Trot! Get out and get active before celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday! Walkers and strollers are welcome to participate in the race. Dogs are also welcome, as long as they remain on a leash. Check-in at the Sweet Memorial Building beginning at 8am and the race will begin shortly after at 9am. Prizes will be awarded It’s free and open to the public, free-will donations will be accepted to support the camper scholarship program. Celebrate after the race in the Sweet Memorial Building with refreshments and door prizes! For any inquiries, please call 970-586-3341, ext. 1104. View the Turkey Trot course map.
===DECEMBER===
DECEMBER AT THE LIBRARY: The LYONS library has three crafty/art classes coming up and two aimed at writers. Check their web site for the details. Limited space! =a gift and wrapping = watercolor card = Cricut machine craft == Word Wednesday == author speaking “how not to be boring” – We will add them here, and do an article in the coming weeks.
December 3 – Denver Zoo Lights== Over 1 million lights, including NEW displays= Live ice-carving exhibitions w/local artisans== Seasonal craft cocktails and holiday treats== Special add-on packages w/Holospex + more==details: DATES: 12/3/22–1/15/23–Nov 1: Member tickets on sale at 10:00 a.m.–Nov 15: General public tickets on sale at 10:00 a.m. Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoolights/
December 3, 8 – 11p.m. – Spirit Hounds end of Prohibition Party – Spirit Hound Distillers is turning 10 years old! To celebrate this milestone we are hosting a costume party in the spirit of repealing prohibition. We will meet at Spirit Hound after the parade and fireworks in Lyons for an experience that will take you back in time. We will have live music, a food truck, and specialty cocktails for the evening. We will also host a costume contest where you could win a bottle of our first barrel, a $300 value. (shuttle available)
December 3-4, 10a.m.-4p.m. Annual Holiday Artisan Market (formerly known as Christmas Bazaar) See CALENDAR page. Great unique Colorado crafts (no foreign mass produced stuff). Visit from Santa at 2p.m. in elementary school gym.
December 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Parade of Lights, down Main Street. Lyons Community Church will be offering chili supper 5:30-7p.m. Foothills Church will offer drinks/and cookies. See CALENDAR page
December 4, 10a.m. – 5 p.m. Craft Bazaar at Museum of Boulder. Admission fee. Join us for a fun, festive winter day! Come support local artists and their crafts while sipping on OZO provided coffee and hot chocolate. The admission fee includes one warm beverage, a seat at our custom ornament crafting station and access to all Museum exhibits. $8 – $10
December 4, 1-4p.m. Annual Lavender Ball LGBT elders – The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA)’s Rainbow Elders program is hosting the 22nd Gala. This event features a three-course lunch hosted at Nissi’s Entertainment Venue and Event Center in Lafayette. Entertainment will feature “Gender Illusion Technician,” Mrs. Eda Bagel and dancing with DJ Susie Pringle. This is a celebration of and for the LGBTQ+ older adult community of Boulder County and allies. Tickets for the event are $10 plus fees, and can be purchased at boco.org/2022LavenderGala.
December 5, 7 p.m. – Lyons Board of Trustee Meeting
December 7th, DEADLINE –Last day to ENROLL OR CHANGE MEDICARE PLANS: see info below under “SENIORS”
December 9-10, and 16-17 – two weekends – 6 – 8 p.m. 8th Annual St Vrain Christmas Walk. Along the St Vrain Ranch Community Walking Path, Longmont (Sage and Saddleback) Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider, and unraveling miles of lights.
December 10-11 – Christmas handcraft gifts and crafts – Longmont, Boulder Fairgrounds
December 14, 1 p.m. Zoom – Seniors “Fresh Conversations” about staying healthy/mainly food topics December topic: Fat can be Heart Healthy: Types of Fat to Enjoy and Types to Limit === Register here: REGISTER Monthly Boulder County Aging Class & Discussion on Zoom.
December 19, 7 p.m. Lyons Board of Trustee Meeting
December 25th – Christmas! (most offices will be closed)
========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, May to October.
LYONS Quarterly ART SHOW – NOW OPEN – Town Hall & Library: 4th quarter Art Show sponsored by LAHC opened October 12, 2022 — Also unveiling of town hall “mural”. October 12.
BINGO – (1.) Longmont Bingo Hall, Longmont, every Sunday – funds go to the Middle/High School equipment (located behind Wendy’s on Main Street) (2.) Estes Park American Legion Hall, every Sunday 6 p.m. (located on Hwy 36)
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 (More links listed in the monthly Senior News article) – October 2022
****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 some programs are occasionally cancelled (mainly due to low registration)
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.
+++++++++ IN CRISIS? +++++++++
Mental Health Partners, Colorado — Crisis Center for walk-ins 24/7 – 3180 Airport Rd., Boulder (normal resource center: 2935 Baseline) If you think you need mental health or addiction recovery services, call the main line at 303-443-8500
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.
+++++++COVID VACCINES+++++++
Visit “Where can I get vaccinated” – call 1-877-COVAXCO (1-877-268-2926) for vaccine information. There are more than 2,000 vaccine providers across Colorado. You can get a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy, doctor’s office, pop-up clinic, or mobile vaccine bus near you. The COVID-19 vaccine is free. You don’t need ID or insurance to get vaccinated. Many providers take walk-ins and same-day appointments. You are entitled to paid time off from your job to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects. ===== for children click HERE
===SENIORS===
SPEAKERS: none in November
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.== SEE OUR ARTICLE 11/3/22.
Boulder County Aging serves lunch at the Lyons Walt Self 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 (closed on holidays)
LYONS SENIOR EXERCISE – New hours: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., free. For Lyons seniors 55+ === This has been moved to the Walt Self Senior Center for the winter months. For info: Contact Lramsey@townoflyons.com Usually consists of: using hand weights; walking; stretching; and mild yoga. You can register here https://www.townoflyons.com/…/Register-for-Recreation…
See LYONS RECORDER’S WEB PAGE *NOVEMBER 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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