‘Variety’ Archives
Canyon Association Pancake Breakfast May 19
Big Thompson Canyon Association Pancake Breakfast; Sunday, May 19 Now in its 45th year, the Big Thompson Canyon Association (BTCA) Pancake Breakfast has become a tradition in many families. A Sunday trip up the Big Thompson Canyon combined with breakfast in the big historic log building spells an enjoyable and inexpensive family outing. Advance tickets are only $6 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 9 years of age; tickets are $1 more at the door. Little ones under 4 eat for free. ... Full Story
May Star Night at the LTO
Friday, May 17, 2013 7:00 – 11:00 PM Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory, 850 Spartan Ave at Berthoud High School (park east of the high school; directions are posted on our website, www.starkids.org). The guest speakers are William Murtagh and David Stone, from the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder. The title of their talk will be: “Space Weather Storms: Are we ready for a ‘Space Katrina’.” Our Nation is embarking on ambitious plans to ... Full Story
The AKC and Puppy Mills
By Suzana Megles Even though I have never been a fan of the American Kennel Club, I was shocked to find out how little they really care about dogs. To say they are the "dog's champion" as they so hypocritically claim is far from the truth. The Humane Society of the US warned us recently that they found them to be promoters of the puppy mills. Yes, unbelievably true. I'm so glad that this news is finally out, and that this week Jeff Rossen of the Today show did ... Full Story
The perfect Nanny comes to Denver
Mary Poppins at the Buehl is a delight to the eye and the ear. This Broadway hit musical is based more on the movie version than the P.L. Travers books and includes all the delightful songs you associate with Mary Poppins. Madeline Trumble plays an exquisitely prim and proper, with a touch of magic, Mary Poppins, Her singing and dancing make her the center of attention in the many colorful dance numbers in the production. Con O’Shea-Creal is the multitalented sometimes chimney ... Full Story
Bears Are Out; Be Bear Aware
Bears Are Out; Be Bear Aware This Summer Durango, Colo. Black bears have emerged from their winter dens and it's time for Colorado residents to take precautions to help keep bears wild. Because of dry conditions in some parts of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are cautioning residents that bear activity in towns and residential areas may be high again this year. Human-bear conflicts are a fact of life in Colorado, but with some simple actions residents of bear ... Full Story
Berthoud Library-May Events
Berthoud Community Library May events May 1 - Sweet P’s Story Time, 10:30 am. Sweet P’s story time is designed for preschool children. Come interact with songs, finger plays, stories and activities we will build pre-reading skills and have fun doing it. May 3 – Family Story Time, 10:30 am, library. We will interact with fun books, songs, and finger plays. May 6 – One Book 4 Colorado Kick off story time, 6 PM with a Berthoud firefighter! Calling all four year old Berthoud ... Full Story
“Spring Awakening” At Harrington Art
3 Shows this Friday & Saturday nights & Sunday afternoon Outside the Box Players presents ******************************************************************** “Spring Awakening” Call for advanced tickets: 970-372-9822 or purchase tickets at: Showtix4u.com You can also order tickets online w/ PayPal or by email: lauren@harringtonartsacademy.com. Your tickets will be held at will call under your name for you to pay the pre-sale ... Full Story
CSU Master Gardeners
Beckoning all gardeners to ‘spring’ into action By: Khursheed Mama In yards across Northern Colorado, the emergence of spring bulbs and new growth on trees and shrubs indicates the beginning of another growing season. While many gardeners are happy to have a break during the winter months, spring brings renewed enthusiasm for spending time in the yard. It’s a good time to harness this energy and attend to basic maintenance in the garden to ensure another season of beauty. March ... Full Story
April Star Night at the LTO
Friday, April 19, 2013 7 – 11 p.m. Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory, 850 Spartan Ave at Berthoud High School (park east of the high school; directions are posted on www.starkids.org). The guest speaker is Dr. Dan Durda, from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in Boulder, CO. The title of his talk is “Getting Ready to Fly in Space”. He will talk about SwRI's suborbital research program, his role in working with both Virgin Galactic and XCOR Aerospace for ... Full Story
Easy Steps to a Low Maintenance Eco-friendly Landscape
Gardening expert Melinda Myers provides a plan to transform your landscape It’s possible to create a beautiful landscape and be kind to the environment even with a busy schedule and while staying within budget. “All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low maintenance strategies,” says gardening expert and author Melinda Myers. Myers recommends these five strategies to create a low maintenance eco-friendly landscape this season. Be Waterwise Save money on the water bill, ... Full Story
