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Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
ACROSS 3. Montana 5. Rees 6. Germany 7. Lobsterfest 10. Oblinger 11. Postle DOWN 1. Kheng 2. baseball 4. Blend 8. rain 9. English...
The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) approved funding for the 2025 Why Not Niwot? Juried Art Show, now in its fourteenth year. The amount approved was $2,037, the same amount which was approved last year. The event is sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA) and Osmosis Gallery, and features Niwot-related artwork, which is displayed in participating Niwot businesses beginning in July 11 during July's First Friday Art Walk, which will be held on the second...
The Mountain View Fire Protection District (MVFPD) held a swearing-in ceremony, Thursday, June 5, for the District's new Fire Chief, Froilan "Pepper" Valdez and the District's newly elected members of the Board of Directors, Tiffany Heisler and Mike Mrla. As part of a brief Board of Directors meeting, the MVFPD held the ceremony at its headquarters east of Longmont with several District employees and members of the public in attendance. Valdez succeeds outgoing Fire Chief Dave Beebe, who after a...
The weather was no match for the dedicated crowd at the first Rock & Rails concert of the season on Thursday, June 5. Despite the cool temperatures and persistent drizzle during the headliner, fans filled Whistle Stop Park to enjoy an unforgettable start of Niwot's beloved summer concert series. This was not a concert to miss. The night opened with Mark Oblinger, a renowned musician and Emmy-winning composer, who took the stage with Linda Lawson and two other award-winning musicians. Oblinger's...
Ok. Now that warmer weather has arrived, you may be considering attacking some projects you have been putting off. I bought a pressure washer that has been waiting for 2 months for me to hook it up so I can really clean the garage. Maybe you are thinking of planting flowers, pulling weeds, going to the gym, or cleaning out your closet and refrigerator. Maybe you want to get on your bike or take a trip. All good intentions, but sometimes the hurdle to success is drumming up the motivation to get...
While Bob Underwood may be a familiar face around Niwot, he is undoubtedly also a familiar voice to many. Having been the voice behind Niwot High School's varsity baseball games for over three decades, Underwood's presence in the community has extended well beyond his role as an announcer. His connection to Niwot runs deep, as he spent nearly 30 years as an English teacher at Niwot High, while also supporting various sports programs throughout the years. Underwood's journey into announcing...
After a long Monday, dinner should be the least of your worries. These make-ahead recipes let your slow cooker or fridge do the heavy lifting so you can walk in the door to a meal that's ready to go. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just trying to stay sane, these dishes bring comfort without the chaos. SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS Recipe courtesy of Brenda Tanner Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup honey 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup ketchup...
On Thursday, June 5, the Niwot Business Association Minimum Wage Task Force held its weekly meeting after several members spoke at the Boulder County Commissioners' monthly public comment session earlier that morning. On the agenda was the progress and challenges experienced by prospective new Niwot restaurants, particularly potential entrepreneurs interested in the former 1914 House building on Second Avenue and the former Farow space in Cottonwood Square. In addition, members discussed...
On Sunday, June 1, the heart of Niwot pulsed with color, culture, and creativity as the second annual Niwot Native Art Market took over Niwot Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by artist Tom Myer and the Niwot Cultural Arts Association, the market offered a welcoming space for Indigenous artists to share and sell their work directly to the public, free of the usual vendor fees that often deter participation by emerging artists. With booths filling the hall, this year's market brought...
On June 6, Niwot held its last First Friday Art Walk under the watch of Anne Postle, who is retiring as the principal and architect for Osmosis Art and Architecture, an art galley and architecture firm in Niwot. Postle was the lead organizer of the popular First Friday Art Walks in town, along with the Why Not Niwot? Juried Art Show and the Let's Wine About Winter event. Her support and contributions shaped the events into what they are today. Postle said, "I'm retiring, but Osmosis will...
St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) has long expressed concerns about the integrity and accuracy of Colorado's K-12 education performance measurement system, arguing that its "one-size-fits-all" approach overlooks the diverse needs of individual students and provides misleading assessment data that can inaccurately compare schools' performance and potentially misallocate resources. The current system, established by the Education Accountability Act of 2009, utilizes metrics from the...
This week's art student, Jocelyn Lara Serrano, has big plans for her senior year at Niwot High School. "I'm mostly just involved with music and theater," she said. "What I like about both of them is the community that we have at Niwot. Everyone is very supportive, and so incredibly talented, and I'm happy that we share a common goal of creating music together with our friends and peers or having fun performing our shows, and I love all of the teamwork we put in in order to create amazing art."...
On Wednesday, June 4, Niwot Hall hosted the second of the Niwot Wellness Lecture Series which strives to promote health and well-being among the Niwot community, titled "Living in Uncertain Times." The free event was led by Dr. Patti Ashley, a psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and host of the Inner Space Project Podcast. Throughout the evening lecture, Ashley guided Niwot locals through strategies to find meaning and hope when things take a turn for the worse. "When I was little, my father died of...
Niwot's annual Lobsterfest returned to Whistle Stop Park for the fifth year on the afternoon of Saturday, June 7. Despite the rainy week preceding the event, the weather on Saturday was clear and hot. The event sold more than 150 tickets and was organized by Deborah Fowler and Linda Kleuber and sponsored by the Niwot Business Association and many business sponsors. "It was so amazing to bring Lobsterfest back again," said Fowler. "This event is one of the highlights of my year, and a wonderful...
"Haystack House" is an example of a self-sustaining home created by the clever use of the sun, wind and water. Built in 1977 by famed architect Richard Crowther, the property is currently owned by Susan Zimmerman, who purchased the home with her late husband, Gary Zimmerman, in 2006. The home, which she calls "Haystack House," had been vacant for several years before being purchased by the Zimmermans. "It had not been taken care of at all," Zimmerman said. "When we did the massive remodel, the...
Niwot author Kristin Koval was interviewed about her new book "Penitence" by Ryan Warner of Colorado Public Radio on June 7 during the Lit Fest Event in Denver. Lit Fest is a celebration of writers and readers that spans eight days of workshops, craft seminars, readings, salons, business panels, agent meetings, and parties. Koval was interviewed by Warner for a Turn The Page portion of his daily show Colorado Matters. "Penitence" is the first book that Koval, a Niwot resident, has written, and w...
Rising Niwot High School senior Diego Kheng was not sure what to expect from his recent volleyball season. This past spring season, as a junior, he switched positions, adapted to a different role, and felt like he was not playing quite as well as he had as a sophomore. But even in a year of transition, his impact was undeniable. Kheng finished the 2025 boys volleyball season with 324 kills, 142 digs, 79 total blocks, and 11 assists while playing in 142 sets. He posted a .234 hitting percentage...
Local residents Jerry and Marsha Slepicka will be hosting the Fourth Annual Slepicka Tractor Collection Show on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public event, sponsored by the Niwot Community Association, will be hosted at the Slepicka family farm at 6675 N. 79th Street. The Slepicka family members, including sons Jeff and Brandon, have been residents in Niwot for over thirty years, having bought their property in 1989. Since then, the family has been heavily involved in the local...
The Niwot High School track and field program concluded a remarkable 2025 season with unprecedented success, earning multiple All-State honors, breaking state records, and celebrating individual achievements across both boys and girls teams. The Cougar girls track team made history at the Class 4A State Meet, setting two new state records. The 4x200-meter relay team of Eliana Henriques, Sammie Holliday, Kate Schmidthuber, and Reese Kasper blazed to a new state record, while the same quartet...
Last week, Niwot High School was excited to host and proud to complete another successful week of the annual Girls Basketball Summer Camp. A collaborative effort between Niwot Youth Sports (NYS) and Niwot High School's Girls Basketball team, the camp welcomed players from first grade all the way to rising ninth-graders for a week of fun and learning. "The Niwot Youth Sports/NHS girls basketball summer camp is a collaboration between both of our programs where we seek to provide girls in the...
In the past, when local music fans wanted to listen to Niwot’s House Blend Band, they would head to the spaghetti-fueled summer concert series on Second Avenue. But this week, the Niwot favorites will be headlining at Rock & Rails. They’ll take the main stage at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. “The group was small when we first started, and the thought of ever headlining Rock & Rails wasn’t even a concept to me,” said Michael Tomich, the band’s co-founder. “By the time we realized that maybe we...
Reconnecting with her roots has always been a dream of Sky Bauer, a Niwot High School junior. A lover of the outdoors, animals, and an avid athlete, Bauer is currently in Germany as a part of the Rotary Club of Niwot's Youth Exchange for the 2024–2025 school year. "Bauer in German means farmer," said Bauer, 17. "Growing up, my mother's side always spoke German at reunions and around the house." Over time, however, she said she slowly lost the skill. "Going to public school, spending more time w...
After 26 years at Niwot High School, Michael Rees is closing the final chapter of a remarkable teaching career. He showed unwavering dedication in the classroom and demonstrated visionary leadership throughout his tenure. Rees played a key role in introducing the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to Niwot, transforming the school's academic offerings and expanding opportunities for students for years to come. Rees first connected with the International Baccalaureate program in the 1980s...
