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Two Bears Ranch will offer equine therapy, which has shown evidence of reducing the lingering and sometimes debilitating symptoms of PTSD, to US veterans. Source: PRNewsFoto/Two Bears Ranch, Durango CO.
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Two Bears Ranch Helping Veterans with PTSD and BLM Mustangs

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Now in the final stages of preparation, Two Bears Ranch in Durango, Colorado, will soon be helping America’s veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to find hope and healing. The non-profit ranch will offer equine and […]

Unwind after work at Summer on the Plaza, a free outdoor concert series at 1801 California in Downtown Denver every Wednesday in July. Source: artsbrookfield.com.
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Denver Summer on the Plaza Free Summer Concert Series

July 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Katie Converse, perimarketing.com Arts Brookfield presents Summer on the Plaza, a free summer concert series on Wednesdays in July. Free music and more comes to the plaza in front of 1801 California street, in […]

Arvada on Tap returns for a second year. Source: Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada CO.
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Second Annual Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer & BBQ Fest is July 23

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Spend the Day Celebrating Craft Beer and BBQ in a Big Way Released by Maria Vanderkolk, arvada.org For craft beer and BBQ enthusiasts, this is the place to be. Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer and […]

Dogs with tags. Source: Town of Arvada, Colorado, arvada.org.
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Pet Licensing Clinic in Arvada CO is July 23

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by City of Arvada Public Safety In a continuing effort to serve all areas of Arvada, Colorado, the Arvada Police Animal Management Unit will host its next pet licensing clinic at the Lake Arbor Community […]

Ashley Doolittle. Source: Bent Arrow Horsemanship, Bennett CO.
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Longmont Horse Show Benefits Domestic Violence Nonprofit, Girls Rodeo Program

June 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE: If you missed the show, check out this gallery to see event photos.** _____________________________________ The Ashley Doolittle Memorial Open Horse Show And Charity Fundraiser is an all ages horse show in memory of Ashley […]

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Interior, USDA Announce More Than $47 Million in Investments

June 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Funds For Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Drought Response & Agriculture Operations Across the West Reclamation Commissioner López, USDA Secretary Vilsack Announce Strengthened Collaboration to Address Water Supply-and-Demand Imbalances Released by Peter Soeth, usbr.gov The US Departments […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – June 24-26

June 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday, June 24, 2016 […]

Warm Cookies of the Revolution organizes Stompin' Ground Games across Denver. Source: Warm Cookies of the Revolution events, Denver CO.
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Stompin’ Ground Games Come to La Raza Park on June 26

June 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

On June 26, 2016, get together with others from the Northside to talk about local changes, share some food, and check out all kinds of wheeled vehicles. The Stompin Ground Games event runs noon to 3pm, and […]

Taste of the Broncos 2016, at Sports Authority Field, Denver CO. Photo: Jason Hernandez.
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Taste of the Broncos Draws Fans Together for a Cause

June 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Jason Hernandez, Denver CO On a seemingly perfect Colorado evening Denver Broncos fans, players, coaches and cheerleaders gathered at Mile High Stadium for the Taste of the Broncos — an event to support the Food […]

Denver Broncos 2015 Super Bowl 50 Championship Ring (PRNewsFoto/Newell Brands).
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Denver Broncos Receive Super Bowl Championship Rings

June 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Handcrafted Rings Celebrate the Team’s Third Super Bowl Victory Released by Jeff Peterson, jostens.com The Denver Broncos presented players, coaches and football staff with their Super Bowl 50 championship rings during a private ceremony this […]

Daddy Dont Go documentary is Directed By Emily Abt and Andrew Nam Chul Osborne. Official poster.
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“Daddy Don’t Go” Documentary Showing in Colorado Springs

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Daddy Don’t Go Documentary Highlights Economic Challenges Facing Fathers Film to Be Featured at the White House This Summer Released by Kristina Iodice, DHS Public Information Officer, elpasoco.com The challenges low income, single fathers face will be the focus […]

Denver County Fair Poster 2016, Denver CO.
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Denver County Fair Returns July 29-31

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tracy Weil, denvercountyfair.org Denver County Fair will be here before you know it!  Include us in your summer plans!  Tickets for the July 29-31, 2016, event are on sale here. Family-4-Packs and some other types are only available […]

Cherry Creek Arts Festival is coming up July 2-4, 2016, in Denver CO, with an Opening Gala on July 1, 2016. Source: cherrycreekartsfestival.org.
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Denver CO 26th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is July 2-4

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Arts Festival Offers a World-Class Celebration of Visual, Culinary and Performing Arts Released by Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications The streets of Cherry Creek North will be “Alive with Art” during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival […]

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Naropa University Call for Artists Open Until July 1

June 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Naropa University Art Gallery Program in Boulder, Colorado issued a Call for Artists for its 2017-2018 Exhibitions on May 11, 2016. Artists 18 year and older are encouraged to apply. They are reviewing portfolios for solo and group exhibitions for […]

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters. (PRNewsFoto/International Brotherhood of Teamsters).
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Concerns Raised about Brewery Closing in Eden NC

May 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Protest Held Outside Molson Coors Shareholders Meeting In Denver Teamsters Warn Shareholders Cutting US Production Will Hurt Workers, Consumers and Industry Released by Kara Deniz, teamster.org Today, Teamsters protested outside the Molson Coors annual meeting of […]

National Trails Day Celebration planned for Arvada CO. Source: arvadafestivals.com.
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City of Arvada Seeking Event Volunteers, Vendors

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

The City of Arvada, Colorado, is organizing several summer events and seeking volunteers and vendors. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks at events in June and July. Special vendors are needed for a July brew […]

The People's Fair 2016 logo.
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Denver Offers an Art-FULL Weekend at the 45th Annual People’s Fair

May 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

From Fine Art to a Collaborative Mural, the Community-based People’s Fair is an Art Experience for the Whole Family to Enjoy Released by Cristina Ceballo, chundenver.org Denver, Colorado’s Civic Center Park will be filled with […]

Taste of the NFL logo, copyrights, and trademarks of the National Football League / Taste of the NFL.
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Did You Know NFL Teams Are Kicking Hunger, and Have Been for 25 Years?

May 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Since 1992, National Football League (NFL) teams have held events, teamed with local food banks and top chefs, to raise funds to feed hungry families in their cities. Taste of the NFL […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Denver’s Five Points Jazz Festival Returns May 21

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

The annual Five Points Jazz Festival returns with bands and performances at multiple venues around Denver’s Five Points area. Admission is free for this one-day event, May 21, 2016. The free festival takes place the third […]

Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Shiprock, by Don Peitzman. Source: City and County of Denver, CO.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Film Series Opens May 23

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by DenverFilm.org The 2016 Film on the Rocks series opens May 23, 2016, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison CO. The series presents eight films this summer, with each film is preceded by a live […]

Protesters tell President Obama to “Keep it in the Ground” at a federal fossil fuel lease auction in Lakewood, Colo. Photo by Taylor McKinnon, Center for Biological Diversity.
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Hundreds Protest Federal Fracking Auction in Colorado

May 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

In ‘Break Free From Fossil Fuels’ Protest, Colorado Tells President Obama to ‘Keep It in the Ground’ Released by Valerie Love (Center for Biological Diversity), Jason Schwartz (Greenpeace), and Virali Modi-Parekh (Rainforest Action Network) Hundreds […]

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Is the Booming Legal Pot Industry a Good Investment?

May 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Colorado Firm Says, Yes Released by Kate Bailey, annabelmedia.com The cannabis industry has transformed from an “interesting curiosity” into a booming market. With 30% annual growth and predictions of $6.7 billion in 2016 and $21.8 billion in […]

Prepare the perfect ribs grilling glaze recipe with pure honey. The whole family will love it! Photo: National Honey Board (PRNewsFoto/National Honey Board), Firestone CO.
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Fire-up that Grill with the “Honey Up Your Summer!” Campaign

May 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Chef Michell Sanchez teams up with the National Honey Board to sweetly kick-up outdoor cooking Released by Ana Cerón, rlpublicrelations.com via PR Newswire Grills will soon be sizzling all over the country with the one-of-a-kind smoky, […]

Denver CO Master Gardeners Plant Sale is May 14-15, 2016. Source: CSU Denver Extension - Horticulture Program, Denver CO.
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CSU-Denver CO Plant Sale Scheduled for May 14-15

May 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Merrill J. Kingsbury, denvergov.org The Denver Master Gardeners are holding their 11th annual plant sale May 14-15, 2016, at the Colorado State University-Denver Extension office in Harvard Gulch Park, 888 E Iliff Avenue, in Denver CO. This plant […]

National Trails Day Celebration planned for Arvada CO. Source: arvadafestivals.com.
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Arvada CO Hosting National Trails Day on June 4th

May 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Maria VanderKolk, Communications Manager Celebrate National Trails Day in Arvada on June 4, 2016.   Explore nature, participate in eco-friendly activities, learn about resource conservation, and experience some of Arvada’s 149 miles of hiking, […]

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Colorado Supreme Court Preempts Fort Collins Fracking Ban

May 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Colorado Supreme Court Announces Decision in Fort Collins Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium Case Released by Emily Wilmsen, fcgov.com Following is a statement, released on May 2, 2016, from Fort Collins, Colorado, City Attorney Carrie Daggett: “It […]

Cover of "The End of Nature" book, by Bill McKibben, who will speak at the Boulder CO event in June 2016. Source: billmckibben.com.
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Bill McKibben to Speak in Boulder CO

April 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

350.org Founder Coming to Naropa University to Discuss the “The Hottest Fight in the Hottest Year” ***POSTPONED per Naropa U message on June 18th*** Released by Bill Rigler, naropa.edu via PR Newswire On April 22, 2016, Naropa University announced […]

Arbor Day celebration 2015 with students from Peck Elementary School. Source: City of Arvada CO.
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Arvada Celebrates on Arbor Day

April 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Arvada, Colorado hits the Quarter-Century Mark as “Tree City USA” Released by Maria VanderKolk, arvada.org Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and tree […]

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Poster for the Georgey Noory and Friends event August 27, 2016, in Asheville NC. Source: Danheiser/Wagner Entertainment.
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Paranormal Talk Coming to NC

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An August 27, 2016, special event brings the host of Coast to Coast AM, George Noory, to Asheville NC. Noory will be joined by Ufologist Micah Hanks, The Paul Revere of our century, William R. Forstchen, […]

A colony of Adélie penguins in Antarctica. Researchers used the chemistry of penguin poo preserved in these sediments to reconstruct 6,000 years of Antarctic Ocean circulation. Credit:  Yuesong Gao
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Shifts from feast to famine contributed to Adélie penguin population boom or bust over 6,000 years Preserved penguin poo may be the key to connecting past Antarctic Ocean conditions and penguin populations, shedding light on how the […]

Source: Rhine Research Center, Durham NC.
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