Douglas County Libraries is offering a new Study Hall + Student Support service for middle and high school students who might be struggling with online learning. The FREE service, part of the DCL Learning Lab, offers dedicated space for students in grades 6 to 12 to work on school assignments and get help with math, language arts and science schoolwork from qualified tutors. [Read more…] about Douglas County Libraries Offers Free Tutors & Homework Help
Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Outlet Store in Castle Rock – Savings Up To 60% Off
Fitness apparel favorite lululemon has opened a pop-up shop at The Outlets at Castle Rock. The store stocks a variety of women’s and men’s active and athleisurewear clothing. The shop features merchandise from their full-priced stores, and is the only lululemon outlet store in the entire state of Colorado. [Read more…] about Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Outlet Store in Castle Rock – Savings Up To 60% Off
See Adorable Farm Animals on CALF Lowell Ranch Barnyard Tours
Unless someone on the block has backyard chickens, city and suburban youngsters don’t have many opportunities to see adorable farm animals up-close. Make a point of visiting some this fall, when all the critters are running around at CALF’s Lowell Ranch in Castle Rock. This is a great time to visit CALF, as you can also explore the pumpkin patch. [Read more…] about See Adorable Farm Animals on CALF Lowell Ranch Barnyard Tours
Need A Covid-19 Test? Here’s How To Find A Nearby Testing Site
As Denver, Aurora and other communities wind down their large-scale testing operations, most are moving toward community-based test sites, to provide free, low-barrier testing to historically underserved communities and those most impacted by COVID-19. But tests remain available throughout the state. Depending on each site’s logistics, folks will be able to drive up and/or walk up for testing. Community testing locations and times are available at denvergov.org/covid19testing. [Read more…] about Need A Covid-19 Test? Here’s How To Find A Nearby Testing Site
The Bee Hugger Farm
The Bee Hugger Farm is best known for its sunflower fields, but come fall it opens up a U Pick Pumpkin Patch and other fall fun activities. Pumpkin picking starts the first week of October. You’ll also find an end of season sunflower field with spooky surprises, a haunted VW Bug Yard, animals to feed, and many more unique fall findings. [Read more…] about The Bee Hugger Farm
Voter’s Guide For The Denver-Boulder Area — How To Register, Voting Locations And Options
No matter your political leanings, voting is one of your most important rights. Our voter’s guide covers information about registration and voting in Colorado, especially for voters in the Denver-Boulder metro area and surrounding communities. Listed below, you’ll find information about registering, voting by mail, election dates and resources for understanding ballot issues and the candidates running for office. [Read more…] about Voter’s Guide For The Denver-Boulder Area — How To Register, Voting Locations And Options
Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys includes more than 20,000 objects and changes up major exhibits at least four times a year. Regardless of when you visit, you’ll find giant teddy bears, Madame Alexander dolls, board games, fully furnished miniature houses, miniature trains, planes & cars, a miniature circus and much more dating from as far back as the 1700s. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
Stein Mart On Colorado Blvd. Holds Closing Sale — Now Up To 75% Off
Discounts are now deeper as the shelves clear. A new Target will spring up in 2021 at the U-Hills shopping center taking over the space currently occupied by off-price retailer Stein Mart. So it should come as no surprise that Stein Mart has announced a huge store-wide sale. Currently, everything in the store is now 50% to 75% off. [Read more…] about Stein Mart On Colorado Blvd. Holds Closing Sale — Now Up To 75% Off
Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
This pass is back! Douglas County Libraries offers FREE Adventure Passes good for admission to the Butterfly Pavilion, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado Symphony, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, History Colorado Center, Molly Brown House and Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. Passes are available in limited quantities each day and allow different numbers of people to enter the attraction at no cost. [Read more…] about Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
Free Audio Tours Available For Civic Center Park and Downtown Denver
No tour guide? No problem. You can now take a “guided” tour through Downtown Denver or Civic Center Park as long as you have a smart device and some headphones. Starting August 4, Denver Architecture Foundation is releasing two audio tour journeys, featuring 24 locations historically significant to Denver and Colorado and highlighting more than a century of Denver’s architecture and cultural history. The tours are FREE and downloadable here. [Read more…] about Free Audio Tours Available For Civic Center Park and Downtown Denver
Longmont Library Opens For In-Library Services With Reduced Hours
With minimal fanfare but abundant excitement, Longmont Public Library staff will open the Library doors to patrons on Thursday, July 23 for the first time in four months. In order to best protect the public and staff, the Library will reopen with a limited “Grab-n-Go” operating model in place. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to visit. [Read more…] about Longmont Library Opens For In-Library Services With Reduced Hours
New Disc Golf Course Opens In Highlands Ranch
A new way to have outdoor fun has opened in Highlands Ranch. The 18-hole West Fork Disc Golf Course features a mix of open features a mix of open shots and more technical areas. It offers varied play for both recreational players and those with more experience. A bike rack, skateboard rack and restroom are available near the course’s new 52-space parking lot, accessible from South Broadway. [Read more…] about New Disc Golf Course Opens In Highlands Ranch
Need Computer Access? Denver Public Library Has Started Laptop ‘Checkout’
It took a while, but the Denver Public Library has found a way to help those who desperately need a computer and internet access. Even though DPL libraries remain closed for in-person services (like using a computer station), it is rolling out a FREE laptop “rental” service for use by anyone in the community, no library card required. [Read more…] about Need Computer Access? Denver Public Library Has Started Laptop ‘Checkout’
More DMV Services With Less Waiting…Or No Wait At All
With many in-person Colorado motor vehicle services shuttered and long lines building outside of the DMVs that are open, it can be really frustrating to register your car, renew a license plate and more. And let’s face it, time is money. Now the state is partnering with AAA Colorado to increase consumer choice, shorten wait times and keep Coloradans safe. The solution: Colorado MV Express. [Read more…] about More DMV Services With Less Waiting…Or No Wait At All
Walmart Turns Parking Lots Into Drive-In Movie Theaters
Another day, another pop-up drive-in movie theater. This time it’s a biggie and though we have limited info right now, hopefully you’ll find reason to smile next month. Starting in August, Walmart will be providing much-needed family entertainment by transforming some of its store parking lots into contact-free drive-in movie theaters. [Read more…] about Walmart Turns Parking Lots Into Drive-In Movie Theaters