Articles written by Kristen Arendt
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Tails from the Trails
If you've been through downtown Niwot that last two Sunday afternoons, you aren't imagining things if you've spotted a lion,...
Navigating ambiguous loss, grief, and mourning during COVID-19
Do you feel frazzled, irritable, preoccupied, angry, reactive, or just plain tired? Christine Ruth, M.Div., MS, LMFT, owner...
Impact of Colorado wildfires extends beyond burned acreage
Have you recently stepped outside to the smell of a campfire? Or been surprised to find your car covered in white ash? Or...
COVID-19 strains mental health for many
Amidst the current global pandemic, physical health is often at the forefront of many people's minds. But one facet of health...
Niwot and Longmont non-profits find innovative ways to connect artists with the community
For over 35 years, the Firehouse Art Center has been the leading contemporary art center in Longmont, featuring national and...
BoCo search and rescues trending to second highest year on record
As summer winds down, you might be looking for a few last outdoor adventures. And you wouldn't be alone. Labor Day weekend...
Boulder Symphony presents the Takács Quartet at socially distanced concert
The Boulder Symphony recently announced a socially distanced concert to be held Sunday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Jewish...
Downtown Niwot businesses line up socially distanced events for August
August has seen local Niwot businesses getting creative with their offerings. From socially distanced movie screenings to...
Lucky Pie Pizza says goodbye to Niwot after three years
Saturday, July 25 marked the last day for Lucky Pie Pizza's Niwot restaurant location. The restaurant, located on the...
Tom Smathers says goodbye to Niwot Abo's Pizza after 24 years
If you have had a pizza from Abo's Pizza in Niwot in the last 24 years and 20 days, you owe some thanks to Tom Smathers. Smat...
Donate, Recycle, or Reuse?
We've all been at home a lot in recent months. And perhaps you have used some of this time to clean out your closet or go...
Boulder Symphony appoints Andrew Krimm as new executive director
Longmont resident Andrew Krimm was recently appointed as the new executive director for the Boulder Symphony. "Andrew brings...
Boulder County warns residents to keep an eye open for summer algal blooms
As summer temperatures swing into the 90s, you and your four-legged friends are likely looking for ways to stay cool. And...
Electric bikes provide a different means of transportation and recreation
Electric bikes, or e-bikes as they are commonly known, have begun to make significant in-roads in the cycling industry. Eric...
Niwot Historical Society calls on Niwot community to help preserve local COVID-19 history
Though difficult to comprehend in our current environment, the events of COVID-19 mark an unprecedented moment in our shared...
Responsible summer recreation: know before you go
In most years, Memorial Day marks summer rolling into full-swing on the Front Range. But this year, the three-day weekend...
Indigo Education Company founder Sheri Smith pitches for $250,000 investment
Growing up in rural Michigan in a lower middle class family, Sheri Smith recalls her childhood perception that education was...
To the Rescue: Local organization helps animals during tough transition
There is just a hint of green in the fields where the small herd of horses stand basking in the sunshine. Longs Peak looms...
Letters From the Family Pets
Every wonder what your family dog or cat might be thinking of present circumstances? Here's one writer's take on her family...
SVVSD Teacher of the Year honors awarded
The Education Foundation of the Saint Vrain Valley School District recently announced the winners of their 2020 Tribute to Te...
Virtual Boulder County Farmers Market: Fresh farm produce to go
With spring well under way, Boulder County's local farms are beginning their first round of harvests with lots of spinach and...
Familiar Faces: Alison, Seth and Bert Steele
Niwot Market has long been a staple of the Niwot community. But in recent weeks, with grocery stores and grocery store employ...
Bootstrap Brewing launches new Sparkalicious hard seltzer
Award-winning Bootstrap Brewing, headed by co-owners Leslie and Steve Kaczeus, recently branched into something new-a line...
