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As the nation's upcoming patriotic holiday nears closer by the day, Niwot is bustling with rehearsals, volunteer sign-up sheets, and local businesses preparing for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. The Niwot Community Association's (NCA) annual gathering is projected to welcome hundreds of locals as well as out-of-town visitors. With activities beginning at an early 7:30 a.m., the town is gearing up for a day filled with festivities. In honor of the late Bert Steele, Bert's Pancake...
Rob Gordon and Kevin Dooley are familiar faces to many in the Niwot community, especially residents who frequently visit Cottonwood Square and Second Avenue. Together, this duo is responsible for watering and maintaining the many flowers in downtown Niwot, which help make the town so beautiful to walk through. Kevin Dooley now lives in Longmont, but previously resided in old town Niwot on Third Avenue. "I have had post office box #2 for over thirty years," he said proudly. Dooley is still very...
Boulder County is grappling with potential federal funding cuts that could slash hundreds of millions from Colorado's budget while local communities gear up for summer festivities, officials said during the June 17 Consortium of Cities meeting. Summer Laws, policy advisor in the commissioners' office, warned that Boulder County faces significant risks from proposed federal budget reconciliation measures, particularly what is being called “One Big Beautiful Bill”, H.R. 1, or the “budget reconciliation bill,” which could drastically reduce...
Niwot's Fourth Jazz Festival had a great crowd this past Saturday, June 21, from 3:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Niwot's Cottonwood Square despite the heat. Attendees were treated to both hot and cool jazz throughout the afternoon and evening. The music lineup featured After Midnight, a swing sextet with clarinetist Roger Campbell from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., East Coast jazz vocalist Angela Bingham from 4:45 to 6:00 p.m., and Grammy award winning trumpeter Brian Lynch with the Keith Waters Trio and saxophonist...
Dancing Under the Stars launched its 2025 season on Friday, June 20, bringing music, movement, and community back to Cottonwood Square. After a 100-degree day, the evening cooled slightly, making for a nice setting for the dancers, as long as they had some water nearby. "Welcome to our launch," announced Catherine McHale, one of the event's organizers. She welcomed new and returning attendees and highlighted a new addition to the sponsor lineup: Snowhawk Productions, which also served as both...
Niwot's Fourth Jazz Festival will smooth and soothe your Saturday, June 21, from 3:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Niwot's Cottonwood Square. The music lineup features After Midnight, a swing sextet with clarinetist Roger Campbell from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., East Coast jazz vocalist Angela Bingham from 4:45 to 6:00 p.m., Grammy award winning trumpeter Brian Lynch with the Keith Waters Trio and saxophonist Peter Sommer from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., and a salsa dance party with Quemando Salsa from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m....
Dancing Under the Stars is back for another season of music, dance, and community. Starting Friday, June 20, Cottonwood Square will come alive with energy and rhythm as the outdoor dance series kicks off for the summer. Held every Friday night through September 19, the event promises a lively atmosphere where people of all skill levels can enjoy dancing under the Colorado sky. The season opens with a salsa night, led by Joseph Snowhawk. A fun, beginner-friendly lesson will kick off at 7 p.m., of...
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...
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 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...
From the usual music, drinks, and art, to a fond farewell and a Father's Day tribute, a lot is happening at this week's First Friday Art Walk on June 6 in Niwot. Beginning at 5 p.m. and taking place in business locations throughout 2nd Avenue and Cottonwood Square, this highly anticipated event is something that businesses and the community look forward to. One of the highlights of June's Art Walk takes place at Osmosis Art and Architecture, which will be hosting a farewell party for Anne...
“Lessons From a Barracuda” is a fast-moving, page-turning, breezy thriller that is a perfect read for a rainy, drippy weekend day. Written by Boulder County author Beth McKnight, the book is entertaining while also being informative. It touches on a wide range of subjects such as mental health, including co-dependence and anger management, pulmonary diseases such as pneumonia and MAC (Mycobacterium avium complex) and social issues such as spousal abuse. The book addresses the need for sup...
Good weather graced the fifth anniversary of Niwot's Around the World celebration, which was sponsored by the Niwot Business Association (NBA) with funding from the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID). More than 25 merchants welcomed community members with regionally specific food, entertainment, music, and smiles. Vendors included long-term businesses, new enterprises, and in one case, a combination of both as The Wheel House celebrated its first Niwot community event since it has been under...
Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOP) is offering an Agricultural Water Tour on May 17 exploring water use, irrigation, and storage, in Boulder County led by the Water Group of the Agricultural Resources Division. The Water Group will lead a tour of Braly and the Cottonwood Property. The tour will include post 2013 flood-constructed reservoirs, dams, outlet works, and measurement devices, and discuss how water is stored and the importance of storage. Discussions will cover irrigated...
Later this spring, fishing flies will be flying off the racks of the Cottonwood Square location that previously housed the well-loved boutique, Fly Away Home. In welcome news to local anglers, Niwot resident Nick Wilson is opening a brick-and-mortar retail space for Togens Fly Shop, selling a wide range of flies, fly-tying supplies, and other equipment. The fly shop will be the first in Niwot since a fly tying shop in Cottonwood Square owned by Richard and Kay Laatt, known as Rocky Mountain Fly...
Although last Friday's spring snowstorm made driving conditions less than ideal, it didn't deter residents from coming out to Cottonwood Square's Una Vida to hear author, journalist, and academic Christine M. Tracy mark the Niwot debut of her new book, "Just Trust Life." "Just Trust Life" focuses on how the work of Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin guided Tracy through a series of difficult life challenges, including infidelity, a house fire, addiction, and a near-death experience. "I paid...
Niwot's fifth Around the World Celebration is coming up on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Second Avenue and in Cottonwood Square in Niwot. The event is sponsored by the Niwot Business Association (NBA) and funded in part by the Niwot Local Improvement District (LID). The event invites businesses and the public to celebrate many countries and cultures through food, drinks, decor, and music throughout town. Around the World started in 2020 during the COVID epidemic as a way...
Cottonwood Square Shopping Center, a central community hub in Niwot, has added a powerful new amenity for environmentally conscious shoppers with the installation of Level 3 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. The charging infrastructure, activated in August 2024, represents a significant investment in sustainable transportation for the Boulder County community. The project was funded through a $100,000 grant from Charge Ahead Colorado, matched by nearly equal investment from Cottonwoo...
Members of the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) met on April 1 at the Niwot Inn and unanimously approved five funding requests. The committee also unanimously approved a LID resolution urging the Boulder County Commissioners to implement a moratorium on the remaining unincorporated county wage increases. Among other business matters, the LID discussed the status of the Niwot Master Plan, the vice chair vacancy, a possible policy to extend the time to make decisions...
He was a lawyer in a different life. She worked in the food safety industry. That was before February 24, 2022, in Ukraine. Today, he works for a large retail outlet in Longmont. She is also employed. They live in a garden-level apartment in Niwot's Old Town area. Their surviving extended family members also live in the United States. They live in fear of being deported, with nowhere to go. Though they entered the U.S. legally as refugees, the uncertainty of their status resulting from the...
Fred Mosqueda, the Arapaho Language and Culture Program Outreach Specialist Coordinator for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, returned to Niwot Hall Monday, March 17, and brought his friend, Chester Whiteman of the Cheyenne Tribe who holds a similar role, to address a standing room only crowd of mostly Niwot residents. Mosqueda was the featured speaker in 2024 for the Niwot Historical Society, and was warmly received again. Phillip Yates of the Niwot Cultural Arts Association, which...
The March 4, 2025 meeting of the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) began with Jim Ditzel, newly elected president of the Niwot Business Association, taking the place of long-time LID advisory committee member and former NBA president Eric Bergeson. LID Treasurer Mary Coonce reported that year-end sales tax revenues for 2024 were down 8.8% from 2023 at just under $250,000. The biggest losses came from the "Wholesale" (down 50%) and "Other" (down 24%) categories, in...
Niwot's first first Friday Art Walk of 2025 went off without a hitch this past Friday, March 7, in Old Town Niwot and in Cottonwood Square. Participating businesses included Osmosis Art and Architecture and Inkberry Books, and the patrons who attended got a first hand look at some wonderful art. Gene Hayworth, co-owner of Inkberry Books, said, "We had a turnout of about twenty people, so not as many people as in the summer, but the crowd that we did have seemed to be good and really enjoy it....
Niwot Wheel Works bike shop is up and running at its new location and under new ownership, next to Fan's Chinese Cuisine, in the southwest corner of Cottonwood Square shopping center. Fernando Tapia, who worked at the original Niwot Wheel Works since its inception eight years ago, took over the ownership reins of the business from his friend and former colleague, Eric Bergeson. Bergeson announced in December that he would move on from the bike shop business and that he would not be renewing the...
Niwot's first First Friday Art Walk of 2025 will occur on March 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Old Town Niwot and in Cottonwood Square. "It's easier to hold the events when it's warmer and lighter outside, although we still had a great turnout in December before the holidays, so we are excited for the year coming up," said Coordinator Anne Postle. Postle estimates the First Friday Art Walks have been occurring since 2010. The events are sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association and hosted...
Niwot Cultural Arts Association's Let's Wine About Winter event celebrated its eighth successful year this past Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1 - 5 p.m. in Cottonwood Square and old town Niwot's business district. The event invited locals and visitors to explore the unique shops and restaurants of Cottonwood Square and Second Avenue while they enjoyed tasting a variety of wine, beer, and other culinary offerings. Everyone was able to gather, share good conversation, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere...
In the heart of Niwot, where local businesses thrive on community connections, Darthy Prum has become a familiar face, serving up smiles behind the counter at Subway in Cottonwood Square. For the past two years, this Boulder native, a graduate of Boulder High School, has been crafting sandwiches and building relationships, one order at a time, all while balancing her role as a mother of two children. "Everyone is so friendly, so it makes it easy to interact with them," Prum said about what she...
Whining about winter will be put on hold in favor of the wondrous world of wine at Let's Wine About Winter 2025 this Saturday Feb. 8, in the Niwot Business District. Starting at 1:00 p.m., businesses throughout downtown Niwot and Cottonwood Square will celebrate the Eighth Annual Let's Wine About Winter event, sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA), with funding from the Niwot Local Improvement District. Anne Postle and Kristin Alger are coordinating the event again this year....
After over 35 years of dedication to the biking industry, a seasoned expert and longtime community figure is pedaling into a new chapter. Having spent years honing his craft at Niwot Wheel Works on Second Avenue, Fernando Tapia is opening a new bike shop in Cottonwood Square, bringing his expertise and passion for cycling to a new location. The opening is planned for March 1. Cornelia Sawle, new owner of the property at 101 Second Avenue in Niwot where the Niwot Wheel Works has been located,...
The Niwot Local Improvement District (LID) opened 2025 by approving several funding requests, including one for new street banners celebrating Niwot's first 150 years. LID members Scott Firle, Eric Bergeson, Mary Coonce, Carla Hunter, Heidi Storz, Cornelia Sawle, and Keith Waters were present, along with Boulder County liaison Mark Ruzzin. Jim Ditzel also attended the LID meeting. Ditzel, who is running unopposed for the position of president of the Niwot Business Association, was the only...
After six years in Niwot's Cottonwood Square, Fly Away Home is now closed. Owner Kathy Trauner announced to her loyal customers that Fly Away Home, a home decor boutique, would close on Dec. 24. The shop was a favorite of local shoppers, along with out of town visitors, for its unique home decorating items. Trauner carried a wide variety of goods, such as baby outfits with clever sayings, including a baby girl onesie that says, "I'm not allowed to date. Ever." The store also featured art and...
Although Mother Nature hasn't given us much to whine about this season, Let's Wine About Winter is still on tap for next month. Sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA), with funding by the Niwot Local Improvement District, the event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Now in its eighth year, event participants, who become members of a club by purchasing tickets, have the opportunity to stroll through historic Niwot when Cottonwood Square and Second Avenue...
The Niwot Local Improvement District (LID), in conjunction with community organizations, is working to establish a Niwot Public Improvement District (PID). This District would be based on the Niwot Community Service Area (NCSA) map adopted by the County Commissioners in January 1995, and would provide funding for subdivision road repairs, infrastructure for the Master Plan, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance. In 1995, Boulder County was faced with increasing budget demands, and looking for...
The proposed Niwot Community Master Plan was presented at Niwot Local Improvement District (LID) community meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, at The Wheel House in Niwot. Approximately 60 attendees, including Boulder County Commissioner Claire Levy, listened to the presentation by Dave Lee and Chad Fletemeyer of Fletemeyer & Lee Associates, a Niwot architectural firm hired by the LID to create a long-term blueprint for the physical, economic, and social development of Niwot. Dave Lee and Chad...
The Niwot Local Improvement District (LID) held a community meeting Monday, Dec. 2, at The Wheel House in Niwot, with approximately 60 people in attendance, including Boulder County Commissioner Claire Levy. Niwot Business Association President Eric Bergeson welcomed the crowd, then turned the presentation over to Dave Lee and Chad Fletemeyer of Fletemeyer & Lee Associates, a Niwot architectural firm hired by the LID to create a long-term vision to guide future development in Niwot, especially...
The heart of Niwot is once again aglow with festive spirit as the beloved Holiday Market returns for its annual celebration. The cherished tradition, taking place on two consecutive Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., transforms the historic business district into a winter wonderland. This year's Holiday Market, organized by the Niwot Business Association and supported by the Niwot Local Improvement District, spans both Second Avenue and Cottonwood Square, creating an enchanting...
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the much-anticipated Niwot Holiday Market. The cherished tradition will take place over two Saturdays, Dec. 7 and Dec 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the heart of the Niwot business district. Centered along Second Avenue and Cottonwood Square, the market is a festive celebration of the season, featuring live music, unique shopping, delicious treats, and activities for the whole family. Sponsored by the Niwot Business Association with...
The Holiday Parade is going to be marching through Niwot on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on this year’s Small Business Saturday. Make sure to stop by for this classic holiday parade that has been a staple in Niwot for over 30 years, then stop in and support the small businesses in Niwot that help make the event possible. Santa will be swinging by in his magical sleigh to participate in the parade. The parade will start on Murray Street, with many local businesses participating. Once everyone is gathered, the parade will head...
The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) has scheduled a community meeting for Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at The Wheel House in Niwot as the final step in getting feedback on the draft Master Plan for Niwot. The Master Plan is a working document commissioned by the LID to guide future development and community projects in Niwot, created by Dave Lee and Chad Fletemeyer of Fletemeyer Lee & Associates (FLA), a Niwot architectural firm. Throughout the past year, meetings have...
The Niwot Community Association’s board of directors held its monthly meeting on Nov. 13 at the newly named Niwot Hall. The agenda consisted of a financial report update from the NCA Treasurer, Terry Larsen, the President’s report from David Limbach, and area reports from the area representatives. The directors then addressed the 2024 goals, which were to monitor land use, incorporate a wildfire protection plan, and create and engage on social media platforms. The NCA also hosted Jim Dor...
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, over 100 Niwot residents gathered in Cottonwood Square for a ceremony honoring veterans and the sacrifices they have made for our country. The event marked the culmination of the Veterans Banner Project, sponsored by the Niwot Community Association (NCA) and Niwot Business Association (NBA). For the past month, banners have been displayed around downtown Niwot on Second Avenue and in Cottonwood Square, each honoring a veteran nominated by a community...
Niwot experienced its first snow of the season this past week, which means winter is quickly approaching. With winter on its way, many Coloradans look forward to skiing, snowshoeing, reading books by a cozy fire, or even traveling to Cancun, Mexico to escape to a warmer climate. However, for many Niwot residents, local annual winter festivities are always a highlight of this approaching season. Enchanted Evening kicks off the winter festivities on Nov. 29 from 5:45 - 9:00 p.m. on Second Avenue...
Nine months came and went. The Left Hand Valley Courier became a non-profit corporation in late 2023, and filed an application with the IRS to be recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable education organization, on January 31, 2024, and waited. Finally, after months of waiting, on Oct. 29, 2024 the IRS approval letter, dated Oct. 11, 2024, arrived, granting the Left Hand Valley Courier the ability to seek tax deductible donations and grants from organizations devoted to preserving local journalism. The IRS determination letter allows the...
Banners adorn the streets of Niwot displaying photos, names and service descriptions of military veterans with connections to the community. The banners, as part of Niwot’s Veterans Banner Project, have been displayed annually since 2019 by the Niwot Community Association (NCA) in conjunction with the Niwot Business Association (NBA) during this time of year for families in the Niwot area to honor their loved ones’ service to our country. The annual celebration ceremony honoring veterans wil...
The Great Pumpkin Party kicked off its 27th year in Niwot with an immense crowd on Saturday, Oct. 26, with hundreds of trick-or-treaters in costume roaming the Niwot business district from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Local businesses, with owners and staff dressed in costumes themselves, gave out candy to the trick-or-treaters. The Left Hand Grange provided children's movies for youngsters who needed a short break from trick-or-treating. The Niwot High School Key Club created another very popular...
Belle Terre Floral opened a new location in Niwot, taking over the space in Cottonwood Square previously occupied by Blessings Day Spa, which moved to 2nd Avenue. To celebrate this milestone, owner Sarah Cioni hosted a grand opening event last Thursday, Oct. 24, which saw an impressive turnout. Cioni said, "Sales have never been better. Our revenue has doubled, making this our highest-earning year yet!" The move to the new location was driven by a need for more space due to the growing business,...
Inkberry Books in Niwot's Cottonwood Square shopping center hosted local author Peggy Cline Friday, Oct. 25, who read excerpts from her recently published book, "Trout Farming in the People's Republic of Boulder." Cline and her late husband Steve had a trout farm on the edge of Boulder, off of Valmont Road near 55th Street on the edge of Boulder. The book is a tribute to Steve Cline and the memorable moments they created in the foothills of Boulder. That wasn't the only trout farm the Cline...
A crowd of approximately 50 attended the Grand Opening of Inner Space Healing, located in the Cottonwood Square Shopping Center in the former Niwot Veterinary Clinic offices, on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. The celebration began with Chuck Roberts introducing therapists Patti Ashley, Jules Radu, and Elaan Brudno, who offer three separate healing practices that operate out of Inner Space Healing. Ashley is a psychotherapist who practices Heart-Centered Psychotherapy and Shame-Informed...
The annual Great Pumpkin Party will be coming back with plenty of spooktacular events on Oct. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event, spanning Second Avenue and Cottonwood Square, has been a Halloween tradition in Niwot for the past 27 years. Pat Murphy, one of the founders of the event, continues to organize the activities on behalf of the Niwot Business Association, with funding from the Niwot Local Improvement District. Family-friendly events will include three magic shows in Cottonwood...
For the final time this year, Niwot's Cottonwood Square was transformed into a scene from the 1950s as the 2024 season of Dancing Under the Stars came to a close. Swing enthusiasts, newcomers, and long-time attendees gathered under twinkling lights for a night of Lindy Hop and laughter. The event, which has been a staple in Niwot all summer, delivered one last memorable evening on Friday, Sept. 20 as attendees danced the night away. Lorne Fultonberg, from Boulder Swing Dance, led the Lindy Hop...
