Happenings

Seize the Day: Eisenhower Eats, Treats, and Beyond.

By Hope Gately, 8z Contributing Editor

The Eisenhower community of Boulder boasts an assortment of eateries, coffee shops, outdoor recreation opportunities, and entertainment options that are sure to keep you busy throughout the coming spring and summer months. In an effort to help you plan the perfect day in Eisenhower, we've reviewed some of our favorite… read more

Posted on 3.31.2012 / Eisenhower / 0 Comments

Tags: Pica's Mexican Taqueria, Boulder's Dinner Theatre, Ozo Coffee, East Community Center, Live Performances, Fresh-tasting Treats

Schoolhouse

Neighborhood Center at Skinner Middle School

By Tammy Franklin, Neighborhood Contributor

There is a unique program happening at Skinner Middle School- FREE adult, community, & family programming. This is just a sampling of the current offerings-

Introduction to Computer Software, Quick Fix Family Cooking, Water Aerobics, Community Basketball, Mexican Folklore Music, English as a Second Language, Family Swim Nights....… read more

Posted on 2.9.2012 / Highlands / 0 Comments

Tags: Adult learning, Community Involvement, highlands, Life Long Learning, Skinner Middle School, community center

Local Biz

Older Adults Find a Place to Shine in Lakewood

By Tammy Franklin, Neighborhood Contributor

Check into a great Lakewood resource... the Lloyd G. Clements Community Center. The spacious and comfortable facility is a wonderful place for older adults to find a variety of activities that emphasize social, mental, and physical wellness.

The Center offers classes, hot meals, travel, drop-in activities, fitness & wellness opportunities… read more

Posted on 1.13.2012 / Westgate / 0 Comments

Tags: Seniors, Denver, Lakewood, Resources for seniors, community center

Great Outdoors

New Turf Demonstration Garden

By Wendy Lucas, Neighborhood Contributor

The Water Conservation Program has teamed up with Boulder Parks and Recreation to create a new turf demonstration garden to show alternative turf and irrigation methods.

When I first saw these plots of new grass along 55th, it looked really strange. The grasses didn’t all match, and there are concrete… read more

Posted on 9.6.2011 / Eisenhower / 0 Comments

Tags: Boulder County Parks and Recreation, grass, Boulder, East Boulder Community Center, Turf

Great Outdoors

The Emeralds of Eisenhower

By Erik Boye, 8z Broker and Zach Keller, 8z Contributing Editor

There’s a great deal of green in Eisenhower, but three established parks provide the perfect hangout for a lively, leisurely or loquacious summer afternoon. These three parks are destination spots for Boulderites across the bubble; but lucky for us, they’re a stone’s throw outside our doorsteps.

In fact, many of… read more

Posted on 6.29.2011 / Eisenhower / 0 Comments

Tags: Parks, Trails, Boulder, Tennis, Playgrounds, soccer, East Boulder Community Center, Manhattan Middle