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Love
    Soft kisses in the early morning light.
Love unspoken in the still of the moment.
Time stands still.
The gaze you seek is the window to my soul.
To earn my heart there is a key.
Where happiness and Love awaits.
To find the key is to find my soul. -C.M. Garing

Submitted by C.M. Garing
Longmont ,  Co.
February 14, 2012

IBMC Signs Articulation Agreement With CCU
    The Institute of Business & Medical Careers (IBMC) announced February 7th that an Articulation Agreement had been signed with Colorado Christian University.

This agreement is with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at CCU.

"This will provide a benefit to our students should they desire to further their academic journey after graduating from IBMC with their diploma or degree." Diana Gunderson, Vice President of Education, Institute of Business & Medical Careers

CCU will accept specific IBMC transfer credits, including those for specific General Education foundation types of classes.

In addition, students who articulate to CCU upon graduation, may also have the opportunity to apply for Prior Learning credits.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation and engagement with the world.

CCU is located at 8787 West Alameda Avenue in Lakewood Colorado.To learn more, visit www.ccu.edu or call 303-963-3000.

The Institute of Business & Medical Careers (IBMC) offers Diploma and Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Programs in the School of Business, School of Allied Health Careers, School of Paralegal Studies and School of Massage & Healing Arts.

For more information on campus locations in Fort Collins, CO; Greeley, CO; Longmont, CO or Cheyenne, WY, please call 800-495-2669 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

Submitted by Holli Milenski
Fort Collins ,  Colorado
February 14, 2012

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Local Kiwanis Support Salvation Army
    Every holiday season the familiar Salvation Army red kettles are seemingly everywhere. But who are all those bell-ringing volunteers? Many belong to the Kiwanis-family of organizations: K-Kids (elementary), Builders Club (middle school), Key Club (high school), CKI (university) and of course Kiwanis (adults). Twenty-nine (29) individual Kiwanis Clubs in the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International report having volunteered for the Salvation Army fundraiser. Many of those clubs worked alongside the student organizations that their club sponsors and mentors.



On Saturday, February 18, the Kiwanis ,Rocky Mountain District, will make a special presentation to the Salvation Army for all the money raised. The presentation will be at the Kiwanis Midwinter Conference Luncheon in Longmont, CO at the Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd. Clubs volunteered over 3,000 hours and collected over $140,000 bell-ringing in quarter and dollar donations.
Accepting the presentation for the Salvation Army will be Captain Grady Brown of the Denver office.

Submitted by Alan Arbuckle
Divide ,  Colorado
February 13, 2012

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H.M.S. Pinafore!
    Anchors Away! You are invited to the performance extraveganza of Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore! Loveland Opera Theatre presents this fun filled comedy operetta. A great gift for your Valentine or for a wonderful night out with the family!

Performances: February 17-18 at 7:30 pm with a 2:30 pm matinee on Sunday the 19th.

Tickets: $27 adult, $19 Student or Senior, and $5 for children under 14.

For tickets call the Loveland Rialto at
970-962-2120 or go online http://rialtoloveland.ticketforce.com/

For more information go to www.lovelandoperatheatre.com

Submitted by Christina Nilsson
Fort Collins ,  CO
February 13, 2012

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Cub Scout Pack 673 Pinewood Derby
    On Saturday, Feb.11, Cub Scout Pack 673 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Home Depot in Longmont.
For the second year, Home Depot was the gracious host of the Pack's Pinewood Derby.

Submitted by David Nadeau
Longmont ,  CO
February 12, 2012

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Cub Scout Pack 673 Pinewood Derby
    On Saturday, Feb.11, Cub Scout Pack 673 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Home Depot in Longmont.
A sampling of some of the excellent cars the Scouts made for the race. This year the Pack accepted cars from the Home Depot's various departments as well as a car from the Left Hand Fire and Rescue to compete in the "Open" division.

Submitted by David Nadeau
Longmont ,  CO
February 12, 2012

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Cub Scout Pack 673 Pinewood Derby
    On Saturday, Feb.11, Cub Scout Pack 673 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Home Depot in Longmont.
Scoutleader John Williams launches a heat of racers down the track.

Submitted by David Nadeau
Longmont ,  CO
February 12, 2012

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Cub Scout Pack 673 Pinewood Derby
    On Saturday, Feb.11, Cub Scout Pack 673 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Home Depot in Longmont.
Here, Scouts wait with excitement and not much patience for the first race.

Submitted by David Nadeau
Longmont ,  CO
February 12, 2012

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Cub Scout Pack 673 Pinewood Derby
    On Saturday, Feb.11, Cub Scout Pack 673 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Home Depot in Longmont.
Here, cars are lined up on the track in preparation of a race

Submitted by David Nadeau
Longmont ,  CO
February 12, 2012

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Cub Scout Pack 673 Pinewood Derby
    On Saturday, Feb.11, Cub Scout Pack 673 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Home Depot in Longmont.
Here, Scouts await the details of the first race of the day on the "big board".

Submitted by David Nadeau
Longmont ,  CO
February 12, 2012