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Dancing Under the Stars is back and ready to light up the night on Friday, June 28. The festive tradition, now its fifth year in Niwot, promises an enchanting evening of salsa dancing under the stars in Cottonwood Square from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Originally founded by Tom Masterson in the early 1980s, the event "started at the University of Colorado's Memorial Center and was very popular," said Masterson. "We had over 100 people dancing with us, and it has always been a completely free program,...
ACROSS 1. stars 3. lights 6. Stewart 10. Dallas 11. running 12. Peacemaker 14. enemies 16. crossings 18. saxophone 20. tennis DOWN 2. Arizona 4. strikeouts 5. Hadley 6. spinach 7. Grange 8. dentist 9. Jazz 13. music 15. bikeway 17. Raptors 19. Steele... Full story
Ok. Was that the summer solstice that just passed by? June 20 was the day when the sun hit its northernmost spot in the sky. You know what that means? It is just a slow downhill ride to winter. We are told the longest day of the year was just a week ago. Are we to believe that today is shorter than yesterday? Let's just pause right there and remind ourselves there are always 24 hours in a day. So, days aren't really getting longer or shorter at all. Are they? That is one of those concepts that...
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...
Potato salad is a summertime barbeque staple. Whether mayonnaise based, vinegar based or mixed with cheese, potato salad is a fixture on most picnic tables. Here we explore the two main varieties but the variations are endless. CLASSIC POTATO SALAD Submitted by Karen Sherlock Adapted from New York Times Cooking "I have made this salad several times and it's always a big hit." Ingredients: 3 pounds russet, Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Kosher salt and black...
The Alcapones brought a mix of horns, vocal harmonies and rock to Rock & Rails last Thursday, June 13. The band performed to a generous crowd on a hot summer night in Niwot. Tim Ostdiek and Jenny opened the evening with an hour of folk rock tunes, including familiar songs as well as originals by Ostdiek, who has produced several CD's including his latest, titled "The Lost Days." Ostdiek and his partner, Jenny Balagna, are based out of Longmont, and have been entertaining crowds at Rock & Rails...
ACROSS 1. Career 5. captain 8. Innovation 13. students 14. midfielder 15. Sutherland DOWN 2. Robbins 3. math 4. bicycles 6. softball 7. Wooten 9. tip 10. science 11. Murphy 12. minimum... Full story
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. mural 5. Miller 7. Ostdiek 9. Gawrych 11. Fowler 12. Smith 13. Benson 15. Jazz 16. Pacheco 17. sophomore 18. baseball DOWN 1. community 2. golf 4. third 6. zero 8. Slepicka 9. gargoyle 10. Blend 14. Loyola... Full story
Ok. Let's talk a little bit about ice. Ice? Yes, ice. Ice is one of those love 'em/hate 'em items that we take for granted. Here is what I mean. We love our ice. We love it in our summertime lemonade and iced tea, in our coolers, in a bag held against a sprain. If you have ever had a party, you understand the cry of "Did you get ice?" Followed by "Go back and get another bag!" If you have ever traveled to Europe, you know that ice is just not a thing there. There will be no ice in your Diet...
With so many of us becoming or discovering we are gluten-intolerant, The Courier Cookbook is focusing on gluten-free cakes to show that you can be gluten free and enjoy delicious desserts. Before many of us knew what gluten was, we enjoyed "Flourless Chocolate Cake" or some kind of "lava cake." No flour, no problem! Now, there are many gluten free flours on the market which makes making gluten free desserts a breeze. If you substitute gluten free all purpose flour for all purpose flour, add a...
The Niwot Jazz Festival is bringing Niwot its third year of melodious magic. Founded by Gene Hayworth and Keith Walters in conjunction with the Niwot Cultural Arts Association in 2021, this festival has quickly become a beloved tradition in Niwot. With over 800 visitors in past years from all over Colorado, the 2024 Niwot Jazz Festival, set for Saturday, June 22, in Cottonwood Square, promises to be the place to be. From 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Cottonwood Square will transform into a jazz...
The second concert in the 2024 House Blend Band Summer Concert Series in front of The Old Oak Coffeehouse at 136 2nd Avenue in Niwot is set for this Saturday, June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. This concert will feature songs by Chicago, Elton John, and multiple Motown jams, along with other hits from the 60s to the 2000s. The free event will close 2nd Avenue from Murray Street to Franklin Street that evening. It is recommended to bring your own chairs as seating is limited. Spaghetti and meatballs made...
Rock & Rails summer concerts continue on Thursday, June 13, with the opening act starting at 5 p.m. and the headliner lighting up the stage at 6:30 p.m. This week, Tim Ostdiek & Jenny return to open the stage with their upbeat folk music to get concert goers on their feet. Jenny Balagna and Ostdiek are an entertaining musical duo from Longmont who perform throughout the Front Range. Ostdiek recently released his new album "The Lost Days," available now on his website at https://timostdiek.com/....
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...
Brunch Egg Dishes This week, Courier Cookbook brings you two never-fail brunch egg dishes that are ebay to make and delicious. SHAKSHUKA Submitted by Catherine Marylander "People love brunch! This is a delicious, spicy brunch dish that never disappoints." Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 (28-ounce can) whole peeled tomatoes 6 large eggs...
ACROSS 3. Peacemaker 6. gargoyles 9. lobster 10. tennis 11. Slepicka DOWN 1. twenty 2. graduation 4. Warren 5. Henriques 7. hot 8. Nike 10. tips... Full story
This year Rock & Rails' big opening night May 30 started out with a beautiful summer evening and ended with an electric bang as a lightning storm rolled in towards the end of the concert. There was a large turnout for the opening night this year, with a wide array of foldable chairs set up in front of the twirling people on the dance floor, as well as a variety of chairs set up in the Children's Park immediately next to the concert so kids could play and watch the concert. The two bands...
After the opening night concert was cut short due to a thunderstorm, fans are eager to attend week two of Niwot's Rock & Rails summer concert series on Thursday, June 6 at Whistle Stop Park. Concertgoers will be able to enjoy music, dancing, drinks, food trucks, activity booths, and people-watching from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The June 6 event features The Hot Lunch Band, based in Denver, as the headliner. The band will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Known for their high-energy funk, The Hot Lunch Band...
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...
Ok. Travel season has officially begun. Whether it is a trip to the Bahamas, Tokyo, Disney World, the Grand Canyon or Denali National Park, many of us are planning, buying and packing. It is the packing part that is most vexing. I have been packing for a trip to Arizona for two weeks. Well, when I say "packing," I mean packing in my head. I tend to overthink these things. I have found if I put things in the suitcase too early, I tend to take something out to either use it or exchange it for...
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. bungee 6. Teta 7. farmshare 9. swim 10. golf 11. baseball 13. Eagle 14. chipping DOWN 1. Kasanicky 2. Murray 4. seven 5. flowers 8. spaghetti 12. Lee... Full story
Ok. You know how they say, "April showers bring May flowers?" Well, it is May and for color-deprived Coloradans, May can never come too soon. Suddenly trees have a welcome aura of green and then the parade of flowers begins. First the crocus, then hyacinth, then daffodils and tulips. We are currently at the iris stage in the lineup with peonies on deck. They will soon be followed by daisies, roses and everything else batting clean-up. Instant lift to the gray winter spirits! Mother's Day...
It is BBQ season! One delicious side dish at every BBQ is a summer pasta salad. Chock full of vegetables, flavor and a dish you make ahead of time. Enjoy just two examples here. SUMMER PASTA PRIMAVERA Adapted from Once Upon A Chef by Jenn Segal Submitted by Alyson Varvel Bell "A go-to summer salad that everyone loves!" Ingredients: 1¼ lbs (2 pints) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 4 shallots, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more...
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...
Sloppy Joes are always a family favorite. Fast, easy and always tasty. And a perfect alternative to the hamburger. Taverns Recipe by Gerry Warren "In Nebraska, 'Sloppy Joes' are better known as 'Taverns.' It doesn't get any better than this." Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds hamburger 1 small onion chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 stalk celery chopped 1 can Campbell's tomato soup 1/2 cup ketchup 1-1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 6 hamburger buns Directions: Brown...
Ok. It is graduation time of year again. Niwot High School, CU Boulder, various preschools and elementary schools are all celebrating the launch of a flock of graduates who have completed the requisite tasks to "level up." Let's talk about that for a moment. "Graduate" means to complete. Commencement means to begin or start anew. So, a graduation commencement ceremony marks both an ending and a beginning You "graduate" to the next level while at the same time "commence" something new. While you...
ACROSS 6. mariachi 7. Nothing 9. Koehler 10. bees 11. Community 13. Harvest 16. seniors 19. Crossroads 21. Pueblo DOWN 1. donations 2. six 3. eighteen 4. borealis 5. honey 8. nostalgia 12. stars 14. eye 15. joe 17. jar 18. portable 19. car 20. salad... Full story
ACROSS 3. video 5. Unified 6. Lakeland 8. soccer 9. Carnival DOWN 1. Kilpatrick 2. emotions 4. enrollment 7. ninth 8. Stapp... Full story
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental!• 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 address and phone number. • By submitting a photo, you agree that the Courier, in its sole discretion, may publish it in any medium at any time and in any way it determines in return for your name appearing in print and bragging rights....
Chocolate chip cookie recipes bring out some pretty strong feelings. People insist theirs are "the best." The most cited recipe, of course, is the "Nestlé Toll House cookie recipe" found on the back of bags of Nestlé chocolate chips. However, there are so many variations. Melted butter? Dark or light brown sugar? We have narrowed down some of the best for you to experiment with. Enjoy! BEST EVER SALTED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Submitted by Natalie Fare Courtesy of Wood and Spoon.com "These are f...
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...
Ok. I believe that there are no such things as coincidences. Merriam-Webster defines coincidence as "the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection." However, the Oxford Dictionary of English's definition is "a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances that have no apparent causal connection with one another." Connection or no connection? I think there is usually a connection. Of course, some things happen "by accident" like dropping a...
