Just the Facts

“Shop Superior” and Support Services to Rock Creek Residents

By Jane Johnston, Community Manager

“Shop Superior” program sponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce wants to encourage residents of Superior and Rock Creek to shop locally.

We all know it is a good thing to shop local and keep tax dollars in the community in which you live---but with Superior being such a small… read more

Posted on 4.19.2012 / Rock Creek / 0 Comments

Tags: Shopping, Superior Chamber of Commerce, local business, Taxes, local shopping, shop local

Schoolhouse

Kicking It Old School at Loveland Preschool

By Sarah Maurer, 8z Contributing Editor

Choosing your tot’s a preschool can be a demoralizing exercise, especially if you prefer a place of joyful learning over a daycare-style holding pen. So if you’re looking for an old-fashioned, kid-centered program, look no further than Loveland Preschool (LPS). Established in 1967 by a group of local parents, LPS… read more

Posted on 2.19.2012 / Erwin / 0 Comments

Tags: Preschools, local business, Loveland, early childhood programs, playgroups, cooperatives

Local Biz

Grand Rabbit’s Toy Shoppe

By Jane Johnston, Community Manager

Still looking for that perfect gift for a child in your life? Don’t want to deal with the craziness of the mall during the holidays? I suggest you hop on over to Grand Rabbits Toy Shoppe in Broomfield. Not only will you find the perfect gift from their large inventory… read more

Posted on 12.16.2011 / Rock Creek / 0 Comments

Tags: local business, holiday shopping, toy store, Grand Rabbits Toy Shop

Local Biz

Peter and Rosie’s Pumpkin Patch

By Nikki Boye, Neighborhood Contributor

It's not to late to visit a pumpkin patch before the weather gets cold. You can always pick up a pumpkin at the grocery store or even a large pumpkin patch but why, when you have Peter and Rosie's Pumpkin patch right around the corner. You've seen the signs if… read more

Posted on 10.24.2011 / Eisenhower / 0 Comments

Tags: local business, East Boulder, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkins, Boulder Family Farm

Local Biz

Ideal Market

By Sue Troller, Neighborhood Contributor

One of the greatest conveniences in any neighborhood is having a local grocery store. It’s a bonus if you get an organic market with many local products all packaged under a name you can trust. Ideal Market (owned by Whole Foods Market) at 1275 Alpine Ave., 80304 is all this… read more

Posted on 8.6.2011 / Newlands / 0 Comments

Tags: Whole Foods, Boulder, local business, Ideal Market, local foods, Fresh produce

Local Biz

Cripple Creek Barbeque

By Jane Johnston, Community Manager

Cripple Creek BBQ

One particularly yummy local business in the Rock Creek area does not have a storefront, but folks still flock to order their products. Cripple Creek BBQ, owned by Superior Residents Chef John and Stacy Lynch, sells four varieties of barbeque sauce and one rub for all of… read more

Posted on 7.16.2011 / Rock Creek / 0 Comments

Tags: Cooking, Sustainability, Food, local business, grilling

Local Biz

Pizza Gone Native: Wash Park’s Own Basil Doc’s

By Jess Ramsey, Neighborhood Contributor

In 1996, the original Basil Doc’s Pizza opened its doors in Washington Park. Since then, they’ve been raising the bar on fresh “east-coast style crispy crust” pizza in Colorado. Soon after they opened, the Wash Park location was flooded with patrons. As their popularity grew, they expanded to three more… read more

Posted on 6.23.2011 / Washington Park / 0 Comments

Tags: restaurants, Pizza, Washington Park, local business

Happenings

Get Fresh at the Farmers Market

By Jess Ramsey, Neighborhood Contributor

If you really want to do your part for the planet, be it recycling, eating local, or buying organic, one of the best places to start is at the South Pearl Street Farmers Market. Just a short jaunt from Wash Park, the South Pearl Farmers Market has over 60 vendors… read more

Posted on 6.2.2011 / Washington Park / 0 Comments

Tags: Organic food, Farmer's Market, South Pearl Street, local business, Local art