Calendar
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Call for artists

2/6/2012 through 3/3/2012
Artwork sought for Creative Endeavors show — Windsor-Severance Public Library, 720 Third St., Windsor. Artists working in all media and styles are welcome to enter work. A panel of three regional creative professionals will choose pieces for a March 8-April 10 show. Artists also can participate in a silent auction to sell their works. Call 970-214-5194. E-mail Bhraque@mac.com.
8/8/2011 through 6/15/2012
Art on the Walls — A Spice of Life Event Center, 5706 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Now accepting and reviewing applications for solo and group exhibits beginning immediately through June 2012. Visit the Art on the Walls page for eligibility, guidelines and application. Free. Call 303-447-2422. E-mail charlotte@bouldercountyarts.org. Website: www.bouldercountyarts.org.
1/6/2012 through 12/7/2012
1st Friday Art Walk — 6-9 p.m., Downtown Niwot, Historic Old Town and Cottonwood Square, Niwot. 1st Friday Art Walks - each month throughout the year . small booth fee - TBD. Call 303-651-7318. E-mail info@niwot.com. Website: niwot.com.

Classes

2/22/2012 through 3/28/2012
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Starts — 12:30-2 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4650 Sunview Drive, Loveland. The class is free and open to the community. A supplemental book, "The Caregiver Helpbook," will be available for $25. Free. Call 970-667-4506. E-mail info@ImmanuelLoveland.org. Website: www.ImmanuelLoveland.org.
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9/28/2011 through 2/29/2012
Hix ’N’ Chix Square Dance Lessons — 6 p.m., Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Beginner Square Dance lessons every Wednesday . $5 per lesson payable monthly . Call 303-702-0555. E-mail angelavw@net0.net.
10/11/2011 through 9/25/2012
Women with a Military Connection — 5-6:30 p.m., Veterans Helping Veterans Now, 600 Terry Street, Longmont. Twice monthly therapist-facilitated support group for women who are veterans or mothers, sisters, partners, daughters or friends of active duty personnel or veterans. Free. Call 303-638-0358. E-mail info@vhvnow.org. Website: www.vhvnow.org.

Clubs

2/22/2012
Golden K Kiwanis of Loveland — 9:30 a.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The program will will be presented by Brenda Rader Mross, ambassador, and Emmalie Conner, regional director, for the Northern Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Members of Golden K Kiwanis volunteer for programs that help others, and raise money for programs that benefit children and youth. For club information, call Don Gowen, president, at 667-8994.
2/22/2012
Loveland Lions Club — noon, Golden Corral, 1130 Sculptor Drive, Loveland. Guest speaker will be Glorie Magrum of House of Neighborly Service. For information/reservations, contact President Tom Kliegl at 663-5417. Website: www.lovelandlionsclubs.org.
2/22/2012
Nature Notes Club — 1 p.m., Bison Visitor Center, 1800 S. County Road 31, Loveland. Environmental educator Heather Young will present a workshop focusing on the distinct styles of famous nature writers such as Aldo Leopold, John Muir, Henry David Thoreau and Joy Williams. Participants will be able to focus on developing their personal nature writing style. Program will be approximately 2.5 hours, and will be held at the Bison Visitor Center, located near Carter Lake at 1800 S. County Road 31. Bring your journal and a snack. Contact Heather at 679-4489 or hyoung@larimer.org for questions and to sign up. Larimer County Natural Resources Nature Notes Club is accepting new members throughout the winter.
9/14/2011 through 5/23/2012
Hix ’n’ Chix Square and Round Dances — 7:30 p.m. rounds, 8 p.m. squares, Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Dances are held on second and fourth Wednesdays. $7 members, $8 guests. Call 303-678-7711. E-mail jboaktree@yahoo.com.

Community

2/21/2012 through 2/23/2012
Free Tax Preparation — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Loveland, 533 N. Grant Ave., Loveland. Volunteer tax assistants help those with low to moderate incomes with their taxes, including claiming special credits and deductions for which they may be eligible. Free. Call 211 or 800-906-9887. For homebound residents, call 970-599-1794.
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2/22/2012
A New Chapter: Grand Reopening — Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. “Why the Civil War is Still Relevant” by Dr. Robert Gudmestad, CSU professor, 7 p.m. Call 970-962-2665. Website: www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org.
2/1/2012 through 2/29/2012
Spay/Neuter Promotion — Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic, 2321 E. Mulberry St., Unit 9, Fort Collins. $20. Call 970-484-1861. Website: www.fortcollinscatrescue.org.
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2/22/2012 through 4/14/2012
FREE Tax Preparation — SVVCU Longmont VITA, 2050 Terry Street, Suite 101, Longmont. ITA provides FREE Income Tax preparation and E-Filing for both State and Federal income tax returns. Volunteers from the Longmont community are certified by the IRS to prepare Income Tax returns for most people who earned up to $50,000 (adjusted gross income) in 2011. The site is open every Wednesday & Thursday evenings (6-8:30pm) and Saturdays (9am-1pm) from the the first week in February until April 14. Walk-ins are always welcome; visit coloradovita.org for more information, including other locations that are certified to prepare free returns. Se habla español. Free. Call (303) 772-7776. Website: www.coloradovita.org.

Dance

2/2/2012 through 2/23/2012
Salsa Dance Classes — 7:45-9 p.m., Loveland Athletic Club, 1000 S. Lincoln St., Loveland. Second level beginner: Must have some previous salsa experience. $30 . Call 970-988-4693. E-mail debra@okaydance.com. Website: www.okaydance.com.

Faith

1/15/2012 through 2/26/2012
Discover the Power Within You — 2-3:30 p.m., Unity of Loveland, 1342 N. Washington Ave., Loveland. Call 970-622-0000. E-mail jcb070750@yahoo.com.
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9/14/2011 through 9/26/2012
Christian Bible Study — 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Sterling House of Longmont, 2240 Pratt Street, Longmont. Christian Bible Study open to Seniors. Current: book of Proverbs - will be starting the book of Solomon soon. Free. Call 303-682-1066. E-mail sklotz@brookdaleliving.com. Website: www.brookdaleliving.com.

Family fun

2/22/2012
Preschool Storytime — 11 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Ages 4 and up. Call 970-962-2587.
2/22/2012
Toddler Storytime — 10 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 2-3. No registration or fee required. Call 970-962-2587.
2/22/2012
Sweet P’s Storytime — 10:30 a.m., Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. Will interact with books, songs and playtime activities. Running through Feb. 22. Call 970-532-2757. Website: www.berthoudpubliclibrary.org.

Games

3/13/2011 through 3/13/2012
Paul's Coffee and Tea Game Time — 1-3 p.m. Sundays, Paul's Coffee and Tea, 956 West Cherry St., Louisville. Boggle, Scrabble, Apples to Apples, cards and more will be played. Games will be provided, but guests are more than welcome to bring their own. Free. Call 720-259-1723. Website: paulscoffeeandtea.com.

Music

2/22/2012
BradZillas' Karaoke — 7-10 p.m., Widow McCoy, 1011 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland. Call 970-667-0426.
2/22/2012
Open Jam — 7 p.m., Out'a Bounds Saloon, 281 E. 29th St., Loveland. Call 970-663-1550.
2/22/2012
Futurebirds — 8 p.m. doors, Aggie Theatre, 204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. $10. Call 970-482-8300. Website: www.aggietheatre.com.

Performing arts

2/22/2012
Tao: The Art of the Drum — 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. $33-$49. Call 970-221-6730. Website: www.lctix.com.
2/22/2012
Creativity in All Senses: A Life of Song — 7 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. An outstanding mezzo soprano and sought after teacher and coach, Julie Simson is the Berton Coffin Professor of Voice at the College of Music at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She will have just finished performing the role of Marcellina in The Marriage of Figaro with Opera Colorado. $5. Call 303-651-8374. E-mail museum@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum.

School

2/22/2012
Fifth-Grade Book Signing — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ivy Stockwell Elementary School, 175 S. Fifth St., Berthoud. Join the fifth-grader writers of Ivy Stockwell Elementary for a book-signing event. Students will be signing copies of their collection of personal narratives. Four featured authors will be reading their pieces to the audience. Copies of the narratives will be for sale. Call 970-980-8848. E-mail jason.hooker@thompson.k12.co.us.

Sports

2/22/2012
Colorado Eagles vs. Ontario — 7:05 p.m., The Ranch - Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. $16-$26. Call 970-619-4100. Website: www.coloradoeagles.com.
10/9/2011 through 4/30/2012
Colorado Select Volleyball Club — , , Mead. Colorado Select Volleyball Club is looking for Experienced volleyball coaches. If interested please contact Heather.. Call 720-378-2846. E-mail heather@selectvolleyball.org. Website: selectvoleyball.org.
10/1/2011 through 6/1/2012
Mens Boxing Classes — Wednesday 6 p.m., Friday 5:30 p.m., Longmont Athletic Club, 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. Get a great workout while learning self defense, boxing technique and footwork. Improve your speed, strength, explosiveness and confidence.. Varies. Call 303-772-4700. Website: www.longmontathleticclub.com.
10/1/2011 through 6/1/2012
Womens Boxing Classes — Monday & Wednesday, 6 p.m., Longmont Athletic Club, 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. Get a great workout while learning self defense, boxing technique and footwork. Improve your speed, strength, explosiveness and confidence.. Varies. Call 303-772-4700. Website: www.longmontathleticclub.com.
10/24/2011 through 3/3/2012
Extra Innings Circuit Training — 7:30-8:30 p.m., Extra Innings, 120 9th Avenue, Unit G-1, Longmont. Work through a series of skill and conditioning drills set up each week for one hour to help perfect fundamental skills. Hitting - Monday, Fielding - Thursday, Catching - Saturday (9-10 a.m.) . 4 Sessions: $40, Single: $15. Call 303-776-2255. E-mail info@ExtraInningsLongmont.com. Website: www.ExtraInningsLongmont.com.
10/24/2011 through 3/3/2012
Extra Innings Circuit Training — 7:30-8:30 p.m., Extra Innings, 120 9th Avenue, Unit G-1, Longmont. Work through a series of skill and conditioning drills set up each week for one hour to help perfect fundamental skills. Hitting - Monday, Pitching - Tuesday, Fielding - Thursday, Catching - Saturday (9-10 a.m.) . 4 Sessions: $40, Single: $15. Call 303-776-2255. E-mail info@ExtraInningsLongmont.com. Website: www.ExtraInningsLongmont.com.
10/24/2011 through 3/3/2012
Extra Innings Circuit Training — 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Extra Innings, 120 9th Avenue, Unit G-1, Longmont. We learn proper fundamentals through repetition. "We are what we repeatedly do...excellence then isn't an act - it's a habit." - Aristotle. Hitting Mondays, pitching Tuesdays, fielding Thursdays, catching Saturdays (9 a.m.). 1 Session $15; 4-Pack $40. Call 303-776-2255. E-mail info@ExtraInningsLongmont.com. Website: www.ExtraInningsLongmont.com.
10/24/2011 through 2/24/2012
No Limits Sports Performance — 4-5:15 p.m., Longmont Athletic Club, 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. Get stronger, get faster and jump higher by participating in Northern Colorado’s premier sports performance program. No Limits Sports Performance is offering 2-5-day programs throughout the fall and winter.. Varies. Call 303-709-8405. E-mail chad@power-speed-strength.com. Website: www.power-speed-strength.com.
11/1/2011 through 11/1/2012
Y Swim Lessons — Weekly Classes, ongoing, Longmont YMCA, 950 Lashley Street, Longmont. The YMCA offers a variety of swim lessons. We have Preschool (3-5 yr.), Youth (6-14 yr.), Porpoise Club (6-14 yr.) and private and semi-private lessons. All of our classes are ongoing, so you can sign up when you wish!. Vary depending on class choice. Call 720-652-4736. E-mail dcole@longmontymca.org. Website: www.longmontymca.org.
11/5/2011 through 11/5/2012
Youth Aikido — Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. , Longmont YMCA, 950 Lashley Street, Longmont. Aikido is a non-violent Japanese budo, or "martial way". The basic philosophy of Aikido is to neutralize conflict through non-aggressive means before it occurs, and to help build a more peaceful world. . Members $30 / Non-members $40. Call 720-652-4736. E-mail dcole@longmontymca.org. Website: www.longmontymca.org.
11/13/2011 through 3/18/2012
Drop-In Adult Indoor Soccer — 6-8 p.m. Sundays, Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, Longmont. Enjoy Sunday evenings playing indoor soccer. Keep your skills sharp and your body in shape this winter. Play is coed. Drop-in fee is payable by cash or check; recreation passes accepted. . $5. Call 303-774-4800. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
11/29/2011 through 3/6/2012
The “3S” Beginner Ice Hockey Program — Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. Youth ages 4-older will learn the basics of Ice hockey through this season-long beginner program which is a prerequisite to Longmont Recreation Services’ Youth Hockey Program. Concurrent learn-to-skate classes encouraged.. $125 resident/ $156.25 non-res. Call 303-774-4777. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
12/5/2011 through 3/3/2012
YAB Youth Basketball — varies with coach's schedule, Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, Longmont. Sign up today for the Young American Basketball program for girls and boys in grades 3-8. Two hours of practice per week starting Dec. 5 and eight weeks of Saturday games beginning Jan. 14. Includes T-shirt and basketball. Registration deadline Nov. 27. . $66 resident/ $82.50 non-res. Call 303-774-4800. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
1/2/2012 through 2/25/2012
YMCA Youth Basketball - Winter — Practices Mon.-Fri. / Games Fri. & Sat., Longmont YMCA, 950 Lashley Street, Longmont. Join the fun of the YMCA’s non-competitive basketball league! We offer a coed program designed to teach the skills of the game, promote teamwork and foster a fun and safe learning environment. . Members $46, Non-members $76 (EarlyBird). Call 720-652-4736. E-mail dcole@longmontymca.org. Website: www.longmontymca.org.
1/3/2012 through 3/6/2012
Adult Learn-to-Play Hockey — Tuesdays, 7:45-9 p.m., Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. Players 18-older are given instruction on all aspects of ice hockey. Two levels of instruction are offered: Beginner and Intermediate. Fee includes ice hockey skate rentals. Players must provide all other equipment. . $100 resident/ $125 non-res. Call 303-774-4777. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: wwww.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
1/3/2012 through 4/24/2012
Centennial Tsunamis CARA Swim Team — Tuesday/Thursday early evenings, Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont. Recreational swim team for youth ages 6-18 who are not USS swimmers, with an emphasis on technique, endurance building and fun. Opportunity to compete in weekend meets. Must be able to swim one length without stopping on front and back. . $93-$101 resident. Call 303-651-8406. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
1/4/2012 through 3/15/2012
Winter Men’s Basketball — Wed or Thurs evenings, Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, Longmont. The men’s recreation league plays Wednesday at the St. Vrain Memorial Building and the men’s leisure league plays Thursday at the Longmont Recreation Center. Reg deadline is Jan. 1. Teams and free agents accepted. Free agents: $60 res/ $75 non-res. . $470/team or 2 x $240 = $480. Call 303-774-4800. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/athletics.
1/8/2012 through 3/18/2012
Drop-In Adult Indoor Soccer — Sundays, 6-8 p.m., Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, Longmont. For soccer players 18-older, join us on Sunday evenings to keep your skills sharp and body in shape. Play is coed. Cash, check or soccer visit card only. . $5. Call 303-774-4800. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/athletics/AdultInSoccer.htm.
1/8/2012 through 3/18/2012
Men's 30+ Winter Basketball League — 5-9 p.m. Sundays, St. John's Catholic Church Gym, 323 Collyer St., Longmont. Register your team in December for 30-over recreational basketball league play at St. John's. Great exercise, fun and competition. Invite your friends. Register in person at LifeBridge or online.. $375/team. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 256. E-mail jrmasteller@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/8/2012 through 3/18/2012
Men's 40+ Winter Recreational Basketball League — 2-5 p.m. Sundays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Register in December for winter basketball league play starting in January. Men's 40-over recreational league for fitness and good friends in a competitive-yet-fun basketball game environment. Register in person at LifeBridge or online.. $375/team. Call 303-776-2927 ext 256. E-mail jrmasteller@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/8/2012 through 3/18/2012
Men's 40+ Winter Recreational Basketball League — 2-4 p.m. Sundays, LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. Register now for men's 40-over winter recreational basketball league played at LifeBridge Sunday afternoons. Register your team in person at LifeBridge or online.. $375/team. Call 303-776-2927 ext 256. E-mail jrmasteller@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/9/2012 through 3/8/2012
Adult Winter Volleyball Leagues — 6-10 p.m., LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. Registration is now open for winter league volleyball: Monday Women's Intermediate and Recreational, Tuesday Coed Competitive and Intermediate, and Thursday Coed Intermediate and Recreational levels.. $140/team. Call 303-776-2927 ext 221. E-mail jhorner@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/9/2012 through 3/8/2012
Adult Winter Volleyball Leagues — 6-10 p.m., LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Register in December for winter adult volleyball leagues at LifeBridge: Monday Women's Competitive & Intermediate, Tuesday Coed Competitive & Intermediate, Thursday Coed Intermediate & Recreational levels. These fun leagues will fill so don't wait.. $140/team. Call 303-776-2927 ext 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/9/2012 through 5/2/2012
Longmont Recreation Center Piranha CARA Swim Team — Mon/Wed late afternoons, Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, Longmont. Recreational swim team for youth ages 6-18 who are not USS swimmers with an emphasis on technique, endurance building and fun. Opportunity to compete in weekend meets. Must be able to swim one length without stopping on front and back. . $96-$104 resident. Call 303-774-4800. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
1/9/2012 through 2/24/2012
No Limits Sports Performance — 4-5:15 p.m., Longmont Athletic Club, 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. Get stronger, get faster and jump higher by participating in Northern Colorado’s premier sports performance program. No Limits Sports Performance is offering 2-5 day programs for athletes ages 8-up.. Varies. Call 3037098405. E-mail chad@power-speed-strength.com. Website: www.power-speed-strength.com.
1/10/2012 through 4/24/2012
Adult Women's Dance — 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. New dance class welcoming women 18-older, beginner to advanced. Learn ballet, jazz and lyrical styles to become beautiful, confident dancers. Register in person at LifeBridge or online.. $7/class or $20/month. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/10/2012 through 4/24/2012
Solstice Dance: Bright — 4:30 p.m. Tuesday or 4 p.m. Wednesday, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Beginning class for ages 6-7 focusing on basics of ballet, jazz and creative movement with rhythm and coordination, dancing with poise and grace. Performance in costume at spring fine arts show.. $100/semester; $50 costume fee. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/10/2012 through 4/24/2012
Solstice Dance: Seraphs — 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Beginning to intermediate dance class for ages 8-11. Focus on ballet, jazz, lyrical styles, intro to hip-hop and modern styles. Professional costume performance in spring fine arts show.. $120/semester; $50 costume fee. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/10/2012 through 4/24/2012
Solstice Dance: Tulips — 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Beginner dance class for ages 4-5 focusing on basics: stretching, ballet and creative movement using fun games and exercises. An exciting, enjoyable learning environment with a performance in professional costume at spring fine arts show.. $100/semester; $50 costume fee. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/11/2012 through 4/25/2012
Solstice Dance: Seraphs II — 5 p.m. Wednesdays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Intermediate-to-advanced version of Seraphs for ages 11-13. Ballet, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop styles with more intricate ans demanding movements. Professional costume performance in spring fine arts show.. $120/semester; $50 costume fee. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
1/17/2012 through 3/8/2012
Y - Adult Coed Indoor Soccer — Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Longmont YMCA, 950 Lashley Street, Longmont. Come join the fast-paced game of indoor soccer. sign up individully of as a team. Teams are coed and must have one female on the court at all times. All games will be played at the YMCA on Tuesdays (Leisure) and Thursdays (Recreation) nights.. Mem=$25 / Nonmem=$45. Call 720-652-4736. E-mail dcole@longmontymca.org. Website: www.longmontymca.org.
1/21/2012 through 3/10/2012
Indoor soccer game only league — Saturdays, 6-9:30 p.m., St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. The fastest indoor sport is back! Work on your soccer skills while enjoying local, hour-long games on Saturday nights. Teams are coed and for middle school and high school students only. Register as a team or as an individual. . $27 resident/ $33.75 non-res. Call 303-774-4800. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/athletics.
1/23/2012 through 3/5/2012
Altona Adult Fitness — 4-5 p.m., Altona Middle School, 4600 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont. Suzanne Sisernos, AFAA group certified instructor will offer a class for all fitness levels on Monday and Wednesday for six weeks. Each class consists of stretching along with sculpting using excercise aids. . $50 for 2x per week / $30 for 1x. Call 303-652-2890. E-mail susanprahl@aol.com.
1/23/2012 through 2/27/2012
Vital Volleyball Winter Training — 6:15-7:15 p.m., LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. Vital Volleyball provides high school girls ages 13-17 an affordable opportunity to learn and play volleyball in a safe, positive, challenging and supportive training environment that will improve player competency and build high self esteem.. $85. Call 303-845-2778. E-mail info@vitalvolleyball.org. Website: http://www.vitalvolleyball.org/.
1/30/2012 through 3/5/2012
Longmont United Soccer Academy Sessions — 4:45-5:45 p.m., Longmont Athletic Club, 10 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. Longmont United Soccer is offering its mid-winter academy session for six weeks each Monday for ages 4-11. We welcome anyone who wants to learn for the first time or improve on their soccer skills.. $65. Call 720-341-5707. E-mail skahn01@q.com. Website: www.lusasoccer.org.
2/3/2012 through 2/27/2012
Fit 4 Life — 9 a.m. Mon & Fri, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Friendly, low-impact workout includes flexibility, stretching and light weights for those 50-older. Join your LifeBridge senior fitness instructor in a fun workout set to good music. This is a free class with many participants. Join the fun!. Free. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
2/6/2012 through 2/27/2012
Beginning Pilates — 6 p.m. Mondays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Learn spinal mechanics, fundamentals of movement and beginning exercises of classical Pilates, led by a caring, certified instructor. Classes are ongoing so start any Monday.. $5 per class. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
2/6/2012 through 2/29/2012
Open Gym Volleyball — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every Mon, Tue & Wed, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Open gym volleyball action at LifeBridge is for competitive and intermediate level adult players. Join us for the action and the good games.. $2 per player. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
2/6/2012 through 3/5/2012
Vital Volleyball Winter Clinic — 6-7:15 p.m., LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. Volleyball clinic for girls in middle school and high school.. $85. Call 303 845-2778. E-mail mary2778@gmail.com. Website: vitalvolleyball.org.
2/6/2012 through 2/27/2012
Vital Volleyball Winter Session — 6-7:30 p.m., LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. Vital Volleyball provides middle school and high school girls an affordable opportunity to learn and play volleyball in a safe, positive, challenging and supportive training environment that will improve player competency and build high self esteem.. $85. Call 303-845-2778. E-mail info@vitalvolleyball.org. Website: www.vitalvolleyball.org.
2/7/2012 through 2/28/2012
Adult Women's Dance — 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Women's Dance is for ladies 14-older. It's a fun dance-fitness class that focuses on the techniques of ballet, jazz, hip-hop and modern dance, helping you gain flexibility, poise, and improved health. Ongoing. Join any time.. $5 per class. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
2/7/2012 through 2/29/2012
Zumba Dance Fitness — 5:30 p.m. Tue & Thu; 7:15 a.m. Wed, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Zumba Dance mixes effective body-sculpting movements with easy-to-follow, fun dance steps, maximizing caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Classes are ongoing so start start any time.. $5 per class. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
2/9/2012 through 3/1/2012
Fit Club — 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, LifeBridge Activities Center, 10345 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Add this one-hour group workout to your individual workout regimen. Incorporate P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Body Gospel and other DVD workouts to your fitness plan, and watch your body change. This is a free class. Join any Thursday night.. Free. Call 303-776-2927 ext. 221. E-mail ddalrymple@lbcc.org. Website: www.lbcc.org.
2/9/2012 through 3/8/2012
Ice Skating Lessons — Thursday early evening, varies, Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. Register for the last learn-to-skate session of the season! Thursday evening classes are 30 minutes for ages 4-13 and 45 minutes for ages 14-adult. Registration includes free ice skate rental and five visit pass to practice skills learned. . $55-$80 resident/ $68-$99 non-res. Call 303-774-4777 or 303-651-8404. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/icerink.
2/20/2012 through 3/21/2012
Youth Cardio Power — Mon/Wed, 3:45-4:30 p.m., Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont. Youth ages 10-15 are invited to join this five-week training camp. Cardio training, balance/agility/reactive training, core/flexibility and resistance training – all in a fun environment! . $24 resident/ $30 non-res. Call 303-651-8406. E-mail RecSupport@ci.longmont.co.us. Website: www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
1/1/2011 through 5/25/2012
Frederick 14U comp team — 8 a.m., Frederick High School, 600 Fifth St., Frederick. Frederick Warriors 14U Comp Team . $300. Call 303-682-9424. E-mail rjgurule@mesanetworks.net.
2/1/2012 through 4/11/2012
Adult Volleyball — 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m., Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot. Looking for individuals or teams wanting to play in an adult recreational volleyball league on Wednesday evenings. Starting soon so please contact Susan.. TBD. Call 303-652-2890. E-mail susanprahl@aol.com.

Support groups

1/25/2012 through 12/19/2012
Longmont 12-Step Meditation Group — 7:30-8:30 p.m., The Meditation Place, 940 Kimbark, #4, Longmont. Meeting for group meditation practice, study, and sharing. Not a normal 12-step meeting. Sharing focuses on the meditation experience as it relates to the 12 steps. Donation requested. Call 303-641-5857.

Theater

1/13/2012 through 3/17/2012
Avenue Q — Midtown Arts Center, 3750 S. Mason St., Fort Collins. Musical with puppets tells a smart, risque story of a recent college grad and the colorful people who help him find his purpose in life. Tickets start at $49 for show and dinner. Show runs select Thursday evenings, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons through March 17. Call 970-225-2555. Website: www.midtownartscenter.com.
2/18/2012 through 3/18/2012
Othello — Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Tragedy of a love destroyed by jealousy. Provoked by the treacherous Iago’s lies, Othello begins to mistrust his loyal bride, Desdemona. $16-$22. Call 970-221-6730. Website: www.lctix.com.
1/7/2012 through 3/11/2012
Anything Goes — Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. curtain Thursdays-Saturdays and 12:30 p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. curtain Sundays through March 11. As passengers board a transatlantic ship, a gangster, a wealthy debutante, a nightclub singer, and a rich businessman become involved in a wacky web of mistaken identities. $45.50-$57.50. Call 970-744-3747. E-mail info@coloradocandlelight.com. Website: www.coloradocandlelight.com.
2/18/2012 through 3/24/2012
Children's musical: Cinderella — 3 p.m. Saturdays, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. $5. Call 303-682-9980. Website: www.jesterstheatre.com.

Visual arts

12/10/2011 through 3/25/2012
Jon Rietfors: Value Added — Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Jon Rietfors is a conceptual artist with a taste for neo-pop. He uses photo-related techniques to create elements for mixed-media pieces that are related to painting as much as they are to photography. Runs through March 25. Call 970-962-2410.
1/14/2012 through 4/15/2012
Portraits of the Prairie: Nebraska Landscapes that Inspired Willa Cather — Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Features watercolor paintings and ink sketches by Richard Schilling, from his book. Runs through April 15. Call 970-962-2410. Website: www.cityofloveland.org/museum.
2/1/2012 through 2/29/2012
Featured Artist: John De Novellis — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Loveland Visitor Center, 5400 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland. Photographer shares his view of Colorado. Call 970-667-5728. Website: johndenovellisphotography.smugmug.com.
2/18/2012 through 4/15/2012
Tracks: Two Decades of the Great Western Railway in Color — Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. The exhibit features photos from author and photographer Kirk Orndorff and his son W. Kirk Orndorff, who have been photographing trains for more than two decades. They document significant changes that have occurred on the railroad. Call 970-962-2410. Website: www.cityofloveland.org/museum.
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12/14/2011 through 3/18/2012
Chihuly Venetians: From the George R. Stroemple Collection — Fort Collins Museum of Art, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Chihuly Venetians will showcase over 45 works from Chihuly’s most innovative and unusual series that was inspired by Art Deco Venetian art glass from the 1920s and 1930s. Runs through March 18. Call 970-482-2787. Website: www.ftcma.org.
1/6/2012 through 2/25/2012
American Faith — Center for Fine Art Photography, 400 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Exploration into the inherent human need to be connected to something greater. Solo exhibition by Christopher Churchill. Runs through Feb. 25. Call 970-224-1010. Website: www.c4fap.org.
1/13/2012 through 2/25/2012
Portraits — Center for Fine Art Photography, 400 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Exhibit of portraits will be on display in the Main Gallery through Feb. 25. Call 970-224-1010. Website: www.c4fap.org.
1/20/2012 through 3/24/2012
The Brothers — Center for Fine Art Photography, 400 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Photography by Elin Hoyland. Runs through March 24. Call 970-224-1010. Website: www.c4fap.org.
1/28/2012 through 4/7/2012
Mexican Prints from the Calle Collection — 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, University Art Museum, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. From 1937 to 1960 the Mexican printmaking collective known as the Taller de Gráfica Popular produced thousands of prints, posters, broadsides, portfolios and books. It had an open, anti-elitist policy whereby women, the poor, indigenous peoples, and artists of color were welcome. The exhibition features bilingual labels and wall text. Runs through April 7. Free. Website: www.csuschoolofthearts.com.
1/28/2012 through 6/9/2012
Small Worlds: European Portrait Miniatures — 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, University Art Museum, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. In the 16th century a specialized group of painters developed the art of the portrait miniature. Worn as a sign of loyalty, as jewelry, or carried privately like a snapshot of a friend or lover, these exquisitely detailed images continue to fascinate today. Runs through June 9. Free. Website: www.csuschoolofthearts.com.
2/1/2012 through 3/31/2012
Paintings of Joan Potter Black — Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins. The Fort Collins artist works in pastels and watercolor. Exhibit runs through March 31. Call 970-221-6730.
2/2/2012 through 2/25/2012
Heart Art — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Feb. 25, Poudre River Arts Center, 406 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Poudre Studio Artists showcase works that examine the many sides of love. Free. Call 970-266-1711. Website: www.poudrestudioartists.com.
2/3/2012 through 3/4/2012
Christy Martell's Book Work: An Exhibit of Repurposed Books — 12:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Gallery Bleu, 401 Pine St., Fort Collins. An exhibit of repurposed books. Runs through March 4. Call 970-498-8949. Website: www.basbleu.org.
2/3/2012 through 4/21/2012
Melanesia: A Voyage to the South Pacific — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Global Village Museum, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. The exhibit showcases masks, sculptures, textiles, dwellings and other cultural artifacts from the islands northeast of Australia, including New Guinea, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. Runs through April 21. $5 adults; $3 seniors/students. Call 970-221-4600. E-mail coordinatingdirector@globalvillagemuseum.com. Website: www.globalvillagemuseum.com.
2/3/2012 through 4/7/2012
The Abstract Art of Ellida Schargo von Alten — 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, University Art Museum, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. In the mid-20th century, German artist Ellida Schargo von Alten produced drawings in pastel and charcoal that unite the illusion of texture with abstract form. In her artworks the play of light and shadow, mass and void, depth and surface merge formal concerns with surreal visions of organic nature. Runs through April 7. Free. Website: www.csuschoolofthearts.com.
2/16/2012 through 3/23/2012
Telegraph Art Collective — Hatton Gallery, Colorado State University's Visual Arts Building, Fort Collins. The artist collective Telegraph will descend upon Colorado State University, creating site-specific work that responds to built and open spaces, as well as the people, the history, the resources and even the detritus of CSU and its vicinity. Instead of completed works, the artists will arrive with notes, sketches, pieces, parts and their curiosity. The intention is to create a body of work that is immediate, evolving and organically connected to its place of origin. Runs through March 23. Free. Call 970-491-5529. Website: www.hatton.colostate.edu.
2/17/2012 through 8/2/2012
Hawaiian Quilts: God in Expression — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, University Center for the Arts - Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. Showcases Hawaiian quilts from the Henry and Angela Hite Collection. Hawaiian quilts are imbued with the myths and traditions of the native Hawaiian population and references to the plant life and mythology of the islands. Runs through Aug. 2. Free. Call 970-491-6648. Website: www.csuschoolofthearts.com.
2/17/2012 through 4/21/2012
Structures in Cloth — Fort Collins Museum of Art, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Exhibit of fiber works from across the country put on by the museum and Studio Art Quilt Associates. Runs through April 21. Call 970-482-2787. Website: www.ftcma.org.
1/31/2012 through 3/1/2012
Wildlife Drawings by Cathy Young — 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Cafe Luna, 800 Coffman St., Longmont. Wildlife drawings by Cathy Young. Free. Call 303-702-9996.
2/17/2012 through 3/7/2012
Beyond The Fridge Door — Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Runs through March 7. Free. Call 303-485-8011. E-mail sarajane@polyclay.com. Website: http://frccart.com.

Volunteering

2/22/2012
Fort Collins Natural Areas Volunteer Open House — noon-1:30 p.m., , 215 N. Mason St., Fort Collins. Open house participants will learn about the Natural Areas Program including ways to get involved. Call 970-221-6311.
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