Boulder County, CO Focus
DARWIN DAY EVENTS IN BOULDER: February 12th is Charles Darwin's birthday and is celebrated as International Darwin Day. Below are some of the offical Darwin Day events for 2011 (not all are on Feb. 12th itself)
Darwin Week
Date and Time: Starting 2011-02-07 14:00:00
Activities:
Darwin Week will be a week-long lecture series where we will bring in speakers from our campus as well as surrounding campuses to speak on the topic of evolution and it's impacts on everything from science to politics.
Address:
University of Colorado at Boulder Campus
Boulder/CO
Sponsor: Secular Students and Skeptics Society
Contact: Laura Shiley
Email: laura.shiley@colorado.edu
LOCAL DEMOCRATIC EVENTS:
Democratic Women of Boulder County Luncheon
Wednesday, Feb 09 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Spice of Life Event Center, located at the Flatirons Golf Course
5706 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 [MAP]
This month’s program will feature Ms. Helen Thorpe, First Lady of Colorado, and author of Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America. Ms. Thorpe will discuss her critically acclaimed book that follows four young Mexican women through their teen years. The account offers insights into the decisions they uniquely face in obtaining higher education, while struggling to define friendships and their identity. Through the unfolding of the girls lives, Ms. Thorpe brings a human face to the effects of our immigration policies.
Other speakers will include 1) Mr. Hans Meyer, policy director for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, will inform us of all that is happening with immigration reform at the state level and 2) students representing 3 local organizations, CIRC (Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition), Boulder VOICE (Voices of Immigrant Children for Education and Equality), and LYFE (Longmont Youth for Equality).
Doors open at 11:00 AM. Buffet opens at 11:30 AM. Program begins promptly at 12:00 PM and wraps up at 1:00 PM. Cost: $19 for lunch and program. $10 for program only.
RSVP (yes only) to Sharon Conley at rsvp.dwbc@gmail.com or call her at 303-554-0960 no later than Monday, February 7 at 12:00 noon. f you prefer to listen to the program and forgo lunch, seating in a "Program Area" is available for $10.00, beverages included.Please inform us of any dietary restrictions with your RSVP. We acknowledge every reservation, so give Sharon a call if you have not received a confirmation.Doors open at 11:00 AM. Buffet opens at 11:30 AM. Program begins promptly at 12:00 PM and wraps up at 1:00 PM. Cost: $19 for lunch and program. $10 for program only.
Grassroots Action Committee
Tuesday, Feb 15 at 7:00 PM
Boulder County Democrats Headquarters
1725B Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302 [MAP]
Formerly the Ad Hoc Committee on Fair Elections and Empowering the Grassroots. The agenda will focus on our presentation
PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO, BOULDER
AM 760
Tune in to hear all the best Progressive Talk Radio at AM 760
David Sirota 7AM-10AM
Ed Schultz 10AM - 1PM
Thom Hartmann 1PM - 4PM
Mario Solis-Marich 4PM - 7PM
Randi Rhodes 7PM - 10PM
Alan Colmes 10PM - 1AM
Leslie Marshall 1AM-4AM
Bill Press 4AM - 6AM
CURRENT TV BOULDER AREA:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In Boulder Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
BOULDER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY:
BCDP Boulder HQ
PO Box 18793, Boulder, CO 80308-1793
1725B Walnut St, 303.442.3423
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:00 - 2:00
You can contact us at:
office@bouldercountydems.org
(303) 442-3423
Find out about upcoming events here
To volunteer, click here...we need your help to win
Some local contacts from Boulder County Democrats:
Latinos United for Political Engagement (LUPE)
Email: latino@bouldercountydems.org
BCDP Liaison: Angelique Espinoza, 303-818-2032
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Dems
Contact: Eric Karnes, EKTriangle@aol.com
College Dems at CU Boulder
Website:https://sites.google.com/site/coloradodemocrats/
Longmont Area Democrats
Website: www.longmontdems.org
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence My wife is involved with a similar organization in New York.
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against women, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing.
24 Hour Crisis Line (303) 444-2424
Click here to see what services they offer.
Click here to find local events.
AMISTAD:
AMISTAD is a place for immigrants to learn about and further their rights. AMISTAD provides training in leadership and organizing skills to help our members build community among themselves and reach out to the broader community.
AMISTAD una organización sin fines de lucro, es el resultado de estas discusiones. AMISTAD es el lugar en donde inmigrantes aprenden a trabajar juntos para hacer valer sus derechos, son entrenados en liderazgo y organización comunitaria en donde al mismo tiempo aprenden a construir una comunidad mas fuerte y unida.
Find local events here.
Check out AMISTAD's projects here.
Participate in a forum on immigrant rights here.
Boulder County Latina Women's League:
http://bclwl.org/
Our primary program, The Dorothy Trujillo Scholarship Program, has awarded scholarship dollars to Latina high school students pursuing higher education since 1999. Scholarships are also awarded for students already in college who have received a scholarship from the League in previous years.
In 2009-10, the League awarded thirty-one (31) scholarships totaling $37,500 at our annual Scholarship Awards Event. School officials, students, parents, community mentors, student mentors, community members, League board members and volunteers attended the scholarship event and provided praise and support for the accomplishment and dedication of the recipients.
Since 2000, we have awarded $142,000 in scholarship dollars to 182 Latina and Latino students. In 2008 we added Latino to our scholarship awards program.
For more info contact: (303) 443-0419 ×150 or email BCLWL@yahoo.com or contact Teresa Rivas 303-665-7561/303-497-1437 or email rivas@ucar.edu or contact Veronica LaCrue at 303-319-5041
For those who like liberal politics in a more party atmosphere, here are Drinking Liberally groups in the Boulder area:
North Boulder
o First and Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Murphy's Grill, 2731 Iris Ave (By the bar in back)
o Hosted by Richard Bateman | Marc Sobel
Downtown Boulder
o Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St
o Hosted by Carrie Jackson
Boulder Sustainable Energy Group
We welcome anyone looking for an interesting, informative, and social forum for the exchange of ideas that will help each of us reduce our 'personal' consumption of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gasses, and make greener consumer choices in general. Sign up here to find out when and where they meet.
If you have a car or truck with a diesel engine, you can buy Biodiesel fuel at this station in Boulder County:
Bartkus Oil Company: 3501 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80301, 303-442-6000. Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS
Boulder County Farmer's Market Association
The Boulder County Farmers' Markets take pride in bringing you locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them. While you're purchasing your fresh vegetables and fruits (many of them organically grown) enjoy a tasty pastry from a local bakery or a meal created by local chefs.
Saturdays - April 3 to November 20, 8 a.m to 2 p.m.
Wednesdays - May 5 through October 6, 4 p.m to 8 p.m.
Our beautiful location on 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon, is next to Central Park in downtown Boulder. You can walk, ride your bike, take the bus or drive your car to visit us.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE BOULDER COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Organic Vintners, Inc.
www.organicvintners.com
Purveyor of wines made with certified organic grapes from 23 wine-growing regions in 9 countries. Vegan and biodynamic selections.
Phone: (800)216-3898
Fax: (303)245-8911
1628 Walnut St.
Boulder, CO 80302
What's Working
www.whatsworking.com
Design and consulting firm specializing in energy conservation, environmental construction technology, and sustainable community development.
Phone: (303)444-7044
Fax: (303)444-7013
57 Acorn Ln.
Boulder, CO 80304-0490
Gaiam, Inc.
www.Gaiam.com
"We bring you the best in environmentally friendly products and offer low-impact, safe, and biodegradable cleaning solutions for virtually every room in the house. Visit our Web site or call to receive a free catalog."
Phone: (800)869-3603
P.O. Box 3095
Boulder, CO 80307-3095
Suite Sleep, Inc.
www.suitesleep.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free set of sheets wiht any mattress purchase.
Manufactures of organic & natural mattresses, bedding, and linens. Made in the USA using local organic materials.
Phone: (866)753-3337
Fax: (303)479-6688
1501 Lee Hill Rd.
Unit 3
Boulder, CO 80304
Phil Kirshman, CFA, CFP, UBS Institutional Consulting/Leonard Social Inv. Group
Consultant to foundations, endowments, non-profits and individuals on wealth management strategies, customized sustainability investing, shareholder advocacy, community investing and philanthropy. The Leonard Social Investment Group has over 35 years of combined experience providing SRI consulting services.
Phone: (800)367-3052
Fax: (303)441-5370
1801 13th St.
Ste. 100
Boulder, CO 80302
Positive Energy
www.positive-energy.com
Online catalog of unique energy saving products: whole house, kitchen and bath fans, compact fluorescent bulbs, air purifiers, vapor barriers, expanding foams, and much more.
Phone: (800)488-4340
Fax: (303)444-4340
P.O. Box 7568
Boulder, CO 80306-7568
eco-officiency
www.eco-officiency.com
Sustainable consulting services offered to small and medium sized business including; conducting assessment, developing sustainability plans, facilitation of green teams, developing CSR reports, and training.
Phone: (303)517-5300
4055 Dawn Ct.
Boulder, CO 80304
What's Working
www.whatsworking.com
Design and consulting firm specializing in energy conservation, environmental construction technology, and sustainable community development.
Phone: (303)444-7044
Fax: (303)444-7013
57 Acorn Ln.
Boulder, CO 80304-0490
EcoGreenOffice
www.ecogreenoffice.com/
A value oriented one-stop shop for green office products. "Partners (clients) of EcoGreenOffice experience benefits no other supplier offers."
Phone: (866)444-4397 X101
Fax: (303)449-1289
PO Box 19224
Boulder, CO 80308-2224
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Darwin Week
Date and Time: Starting 2011-02-07 14:00:00
Activities:
Darwin Week will be a week-long lecture series where we will bring in speakers from our campus as well as surrounding campuses to speak on the topic of evolution and it's impacts on everything from science to politics.
Address:
University of Colorado at Boulder Campus
Boulder/CO
Sponsor: Secular Students and Skeptics Society
Contact: Laura Shiley
Email: laura.shiley@colorado.edu
LOCAL DEMOCRATIC EVENTS:
Democratic Women of Boulder County Luncheon
Wednesday, Feb 09 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Spice of Life Event Center, located at the Flatirons Golf Course
5706 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 [MAP]
This month’s program will feature Ms. Helen Thorpe, First Lady of Colorado, and author of Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America. Ms. Thorpe will discuss her critically acclaimed book that follows four young Mexican women through their teen years. The account offers insights into the decisions they uniquely face in obtaining higher education, while struggling to define friendships and their identity. Through the unfolding of the girls lives, Ms. Thorpe brings a human face to the effects of our immigration policies.
Other speakers will include 1) Mr. Hans Meyer, policy director for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, will inform us of all that is happening with immigration reform at the state level and 2) students representing 3 local organizations, CIRC (Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition), Boulder VOICE (Voices of Immigrant Children for Education and Equality), and LYFE (Longmont Youth for Equality).
Doors open at 11:00 AM. Buffet opens at 11:30 AM. Program begins promptly at 12:00 PM and wraps up at 1:00 PM. Cost: $19 for lunch and program. $10 for program only.
RSVP (yes only) to Sharon Conley at rsvp.dwbc@gmail.com or call her at 303-554-0960 no later than Monday, February 7 at 12:00 noon. f you prefer to listen to the program and forgo lunch, seating in a "Program Area" is available for $10.00, beverages included.Please inform us of any dietary restrictions with your RSVP. We acknowledge every reservation, so give Sharon a call if you have not received a confirmation.Doors open at 11:00 AM. Buffet opens at 11:30 AM. Program begins promptly at 12:00 PM and wraps up at 1:00 PM. Cost: $19 for lunch and program. $10 for program only.
Grassroots Action Committee
Tuesday, Feb 15 at 7:00 PM
Boulder County Democrats Headquarters
1725B Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302 [MAP]
Formerly the Ad Hoc Committee on Fair Elections and Empowering the Grassroots. The agenda will focus on our presentation
PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO, BOULDER
AM 760
Tune in to hear all the best Progressive Talk Radio at AM 760
David Sirota 7AM-10AM
Ed Schultz 10AM - 1PM
Thom Hartmann 1PM - 4PM
Mario Solis-Marich 4PM - 7PM
Randi Rhodes 7PM - 10PM
Alan Colmes 10PM - 1AM
Leslie Marshall 1AM-4AM
Bill Press 4AM - 6AM
CURRENT TV BOULDER AREA:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In Boulder Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
BOULDER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY:
BCDP Boulder HQ
PO Box 18793, Boulder, CO 80308-1793
1725B Walnut St, 303.442.3423
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:00 - 2:00
You can contact us at:
office@bouldercountydems.org
(303) 442-3423
Find out about upcoming events here
To volunteer, click here...we need your help to win
Some local contacts from Boulder County Democrats:
Latinos United for Political Engagement (LUPE)
Email: latino@bouldercountydems.org
BCDP Liaison: Angelique Espinoza, 303-818-2032
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Dems
Contact: Eric Karnes, EKTriangle@aol.com
College Dems at CU Boulder
Website:https://sites.google.com/site/coloradodemocrats/
Longmont Area Democrats
Website: www.longmontdems.org
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence My wife is involved with a similar organization in New York.
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against women, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing.
24 Hour Crisis Line (303) 444-2424
Click here to see what services they offer.
Click here to find local events.
AMISTAD:
AMISTAD is a place for immigrants to learn about and further their rights. AMISTAD provides training in leadership and organizing skills to help our members build community among themselves and reach out to the broader community.
AMISTAD una organización sin fines de lucro, es el resultado de estas discusiones. AMISTAD es el lugar en donde inmigrantes aprenden a trabajar juntos para hacer valer sus derechos, son entrenados en liderazgo y organización comunitaria en donde al mismo tiempo aprenden a construir una comunidad mas fuerte y unida.
Find local events here.
Check out AMISTAD's projects here.
Participate in a forum on immigrant rights here.
Boulder County Latina Women's League:
http://bclwl.org/
Our primary program, The Dorothy Trujillo Scholarship Program, has awarded scholarship dollars to Latina high school students pursuing higher education since 1999. Scholarships are also awarded for students already in college who have received a scholarship from the League in previous years.
In 2009-10, the League awarded thirty-one (31) scholarships totaling $37,500 at our annual Scholarship Awards Event. School officials, students, parents, community mentors, student mentors, community members, League board members and volunteers attended the scholarship event and provided praise and support for the accomplishment and dedication of the recipients.
Since 2000, we have awarded $142,000 in scholarship dollars to 182 Latina and Latino students. In 2008 we added Latino to our scholarship awards program.
For more info contact: (303) 443-0419 ×150 or email BCLWL@yahoo.com or contact Teresa Rivas 303-665-7561/303-497-1437 or email rivas@ucar.edu or contact Veronica LaCrue at 303-319-5041
For those who like liberal politics in a more party atmosphere, here are Drinking Liberally groups in the Boulder area:
North Boulder
o First and Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Murphy's Grill, 2731 Iris Ave (By the bar in back)
o Hosted by Richard Bateman | Marc Sobel
Downtown Boulder
o Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St
o Hosted by Carrie Jackson
Boulder Sustainable Energy Group
We welcome anyone looking for an interesting, informative, and social forum for the exchange of ideas that will help each of us reduce our 'personal' consumption of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gasses, and make greener consumer choices in general. Sign up here to find out when and where they meet.
If you have a car or truck with a diesel engine, you can buy Biodiesel fuel at this station in Boulder County:
Bartkus Oil Company: 3501 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80301, 303-442-6000. Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS
Boulder County Farmer's Market Association
The Boulder County Farmers' Markets take pride in bringing you locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them. While you're purchasing your fresh vegetables and fruits (many of them organically grown) enjoy a tasty pastry from a local bakery or a meal created by local chefs.
Saturdays - April 3 to November 20, 8 a.m to 2 p.m.
Wednesdays - May 5 through October 6, 4 p.m to 8 p.m.
Our beautiful location on 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon, is next to Central Park in downtown Boulder. You can walk, ride your bike, take the bus or drive your car to visit us.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE BOULDER COUNTY AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Organic Vintners, Inc.
www.organicvintners.com
Purveyor of wines made with certified organic grapes from 23 wine-growing regions in 9 countries. Vegan and biodynamic selections.
Phone: (800)216-3898
Fax: (303)245-8911
1628 Walnut St.
Boulder, CO 80302
What's Working
www.whatsworking.com
Design and consulting firm specializing in energy conservation, environmental construction technology, and sustainable community development.
Phone: (303)444-7044
Fax: (303)444-7013
57 Acorn Ln.
Boulder, CO 80304-0490
Gaiam, Inc.
www.Gaiam.com
"We bring you the best in environmentally friendly products and offer low-impact, safe, and biodegradable cleaning solutions for virtually every room in the house. Visit our Web site or call to receive a free catalog."
Phone: (800)869-3603
P.O. Box 3095
Boulder, CO 80307-3095
Suite Sleep, Inc.
www.suitesleep.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free set of sheets wiht any mattress purchase.
Manufactures of organic & natural mattresses, bedding, and linens. Made in the USA using local organic materials.
Phone: (866)753-3337
Fax: (303)479-6688
1501 Lee Hill Rd.
Unit 3
Boulder, CO 80304
Phil Kirshman, CFA, CFP, UBS Institutional Consulting/Leonard Social Inv. Group
Consultant to foundations, endowments, non-profits and individuals on wealth management strategies, customized sustainability investing, shareholder advocacy, community investing and philanthropy. The Leonard Social Investment Group has over 35 years of combined experience providing SRI consulting services.
Phone: (800)367-3052
Fax: (303)441-5370
1801 13th St.
Ste. 100
Boulder, CO 80302
Positive Energy
www.positive-energy.com
Online catalog of unique energy saving products: whole house, kitchen and bath fans, compact fluorescent bulbs, air purifiers, vapor barriers, expanding foams, and much more.
Phone: (800)488-4340
Fax: (303)444-4340
P.O. Box 7568
Boulder, CO 80306-7568
eco-officiency
www.eco-officiency.com
Sustainable consulting services offered to small and medium sized business including; conducting assessment, developing sustainability plans, facilitation of green teams, developing CSR reports, and training.
Phone: (303)517-5300
4055 Dawn Ct.
Boulder, CO 80304
What's Working
www.whatsworking.com
Design and consulting firm specializing in energy conservation, environmental construction technology, and sustainable community development.
Phone: (303)444-7044
Fax: (303)444-7013
57 Acorn Ln.
Boulder, CO 80304-0490
EcoGreenOffice
www.ecogreenoffice.com/
A value oriented one-stop shop for green office products. "Partners (clients) of EcoGreenOffice experience benefits no other supplier offers."
Phone: (866)444-4397 X101
Fax: (303)449-1289
PO Box 19224
Boulder, CO 80308-2224
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