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SAME Cafe

November 21, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , ,

I had the pleasure of volunteering at SAME Cafe (So All May Eat). Here’s a brief description of the organization;

The intent of SAME Cafe to build a healthy community by providing a basic need of food in a respectful and dignified manner to anyone who walks through the door.

SAME Cafe is unique in the lack of a set menu as well as set prices. Daily selections are made using fresh, organic ingredients, and funded by the donations of patrons. Instead of a cash register, a donation box is available for one to pay what they felt their meal was worth, or to leave a little more and help out someone less fortunate. If a diner does not have sufficient money to leave, they are encouraged to exchange an hour of service. Their philosophy is that everyone, regardless of economic status, deserves the chance to eat healthy food while being treated with dignity.

I volunteered with some members of the Youth Advisory Alumni from the Young Americans Center For Financial Education. We volunteered from 12:30 to 3 working alongside the founders, Brad and Libby Birky. While I do love cleaning, I had no idea that when I volunteered to wash dishes that I would be washing dishes for two straight hours! Please don’t get me wrong. I actually loved it. I just couldn’t get over the constant stream of patrons and the turnover of all the plates, mugs, cups and utensils.

I had so much fun watching all of the different guests. There was everyone from neighborhood friends of the cafe, families, those in need and even a few business meetings. SAME Cafe if truly an inspiring organization with huge outreach and support for the community.

After closing the doors at 2pm, we started helping with wedding preparations. Yes, SAME Cafe was hosting a wedding reception for a couple who met on-line. From what I understand the bride was a food blogger and for their first date they went to SAME Cafe. Three years later, they are married!

It’s a small world, because one of the owners, Libby and I spent half an hour setting up the dining room and arranging the place settings. Could not have been more fun! Here are a few pictures before I left.

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Weekend Re-cap

November 1, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

There was just too much going on this weekend to not post some of my photos.

Friday night I was pleased to be part of the group from Gordian Fund to deliver our third grant to Freedom Service Dogs. Gordian Fund is a donor advised fund comprised of young professionals. Members donate on an individual level and then vote on where the funds will be awarded. Here are some photos from our presentation to Freedom Service Dogs which is a non-profit that trains and cares for dogs for a one year period before placing service dogs with their customers who need a little help from man’s best friend.

On Saturday I headed out to the Highlands Farmer Market with gorgeous gourds as far as the eye could see. The most notable was the Ice Cream Man who has a bounce castle in the liking of their building. How clever!

On Saturday night a friend of mine launched the newest food truck to hit Denver. I am a bit biased, but the food was delightful!! They specialize in smoked meats and creole style food. I sampled their tacos, red beans and rice, gumbo, macaroni and cheese and a shrimp po’ boy. Everything was fabulous, but I have to say I think it was the best gumbo I’ve ever had! The shrimp po’ boy was so tasty. We were even told they are flying their shrimp in from Belize not frozen! Mikes2Kitchen is open today at Civic Center park for lunch. You can follow them on Twitter and Facebook to see where they are each day. www.Mikes2Kitchen.com

Finally, on Sunday I decided to finally get into the spirit of Halloween. I didn’t dress up, but I carved my pumpkin, baked the seeds and even baked and decorated some Halloween cupcakes.

 

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There Will Be Cars on Fillmore Plaza

October 28, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado, Neighborhoods · Tagged , , , , , ,

I’ve been waiting for this decision to be finalized. It looks like Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek will get a street. The plan allows for cars, but will still try to remain an open event area. The plan is to have the Plaza done by the Cherry Creek Arts Festival next 4th of July. Here’s the full article

Denver neighborhood groups that campaigned against a street going through the Cherry Creek North retail district’s Fillmore Plaza open space have agreed to that strategy, the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District said Wednesday.

Construction on a hybrid plaza-street solution for Fillmore Plaza, estimated to cost about $2.5 million, is expected to start in early 2011. The plaza renovation is scheduled to be completed in time for next year’s Cherry Creek Arts Festival, on the July 4th weekend.

The hybrid design involves creating a pedestrian-friendly street with narrow traffic lanes that allow, but don’t encourage, traffic. Other aspects of the design include minimal parking, some curbless areas, lots of landscaping and event space.

“The new hybrid design [for Fillmore Plaza] will enhance pedestrian, event and retail activity in the area,” the BID said in a statement.

Majority vote

In mid-October, the majority of 328 residents — 51.8 percent — agreed to the hybrid plan in a survey about it by the Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association, according to the CCNNA’s website, www.ccnneighbors.com. The Cherry Creek East, Country Club and Capitol Hill neighborhood associations also offered majority support.

On its website, the CCNNA said it doesn’t want a street through Fillmore Plaza, “but there is little support for our position beyond our neighborhood.” The association further stated it thinks the hybrid design, which the group helped create with the Cherry Creek North BID, is the best alternative for the plaza, since it won’t remain open space.

The BID board, appointed by Denver’s mayor, unanimously approved the hybrid plan for Fillmore Plaza in April.

Jeanne Robb, District 10 Denver city councilwoman, has been a key mediator between the BID and groups that disagreed with the hybrid plan.

The Cherry Creek BID, neighborhood groups, business owners and real estate developers have wrestled this year about the future of Fillmore Plaza.

Developers, who have built $200 million worth of projects near the plaza in recent years, want the street to allow better customer access to stores in those projects, including The North Face and Hermes. The Denver Fire Department now also requires a street near those businesses, so its trucks can get to them in case of fire.

But other businesses and many people who live near Cherry Creek North argued Fillmore Plaza was the district’s only open space, and should stay open space.

 

To see the full plan: http://cherrycreeknorth.com/about/fillmore-plaza-hybrid-design/

Read more: Fillmore Place will get a street | Denver Business Journal

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Broncos

October 27, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado, Uncategorized · Tagged , , , , ,

I’m not a great Denver native because I only just attended my third Broncos game ever. I was so excited to be invited by a friend of mine from college. Her seats were better than I could have imagined – 40 yrd line – 10th 4ow!!! I will admit that I’m not the poster girl for football, but there’s absolutely no way you aren’t immediately sucked into the game sitting that close. I was really enjoying myself until after five minutes the Raiders had already scored three touchdowns (ok, the third didn’t count at that moment, but they still scored). Final score 59 to 14. The good news is that I still had a great time. The weather was perfect and although my lucky number 3 wasn’t the Bronco’s lucky day, I still had a great time. I took this cutie little video during half-time of a kids football game against professional sport mascots. Enjoy …

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Four Seasons and Ritz Trying to Attract Wedding Business

October 26, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Just saw this from Penny Parker. The Four Seasons sounds like a great deal

Wedding-bell news.

The Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Hyde Park Jewelers in the Cherry Creek mall have partnered to cover something new and something blue for brides who throw their wedding reception in the hotel’s ballrooms.

Hyde Park will give brides the chance to borrow a necklace and a pair of earrings with a total value of up to $10,000 on their special day. Upon return of the borrowed jewels, the bride will receive a travel case.

The Four Seasons will take care of the blue part by donating a personalized blue lace handkerchief. Couples who reserve a ballroom between now and Dec. 31 will receive three complimentary nights at Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay, Hawaii, or Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico.

Meanwhile, the competing Ritz-Carlton Denver is looking for a special couple, one of whom faces a terminal illness or a life-altering circumstance, to win a wedding reception worth nearly $20,000.

Interested couples should contact Wish Upon a Wedding media chair Brynn Swanson at brynn303@gmail.com. The winner will be announced Nov. 7 during a Moment of Bridal Brilliance workshop featuring wedding vendors and snacks from the Ritz. Reservations: Angel Montez at 303-312-3133 or angel.montez@ritzcarlton.com.

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Lowry Dog Park – Under Construction & Other Dog News

October 11, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

I am happy to sing from the rooftops that the Lowry Dog Park is finally Under Construction!! Located at the 400 south block of Yosemite, next to Big Bear Ice Arena in Lowry, the dogs of the neighborhood finally have somewhere to play without those pesky leashes.

I recently spoke with a planner at the Lowry Master HOA Association who gave me a bit of insight into what we can all expect. First off, there will be three different sections of the park. The first section will be for the smaller dogs to play together. The idea here is that the smaller dogs can play peacefully so that they are not bulldozed over when the larger dogs start running. The second section of the park will be for the bigger dogs. This is not so say the smaller dogs are not allowed to play with the “big” kids, but now they have a safer place to socialize. The last section will be an agility area for the dogs to play. I’m probably most excited for this element because when I adopted my dog from the Denver Dumb Friends League, they suggested I enroll my dog into agility classes to help curb her energy. Well, I never did and now my seven year old dog still has as much energy and playfulness as she did the first day I brought her home. Maybe old dogs can learn new tricks and we can finally start working on her energy levels. Or, maybe not … The Dog Park is scheduled to open this coming Spring and will feature a sand like material which is supposed to work well for the dogs, but will not get as mucky and dirty as the sand at the Stapleton Dog Park.

In other dog news, the planned site for the public rec center on the corner of 15th and Josephine has been pushed off for about ten years as there is just not enough money to complete the project. In the mean time, the 2 1/2 acre piece of land will be turned into a community garden and the other half of the land will be turned into an off leash dog park!!

Finally, I mentioned in a post earlier this month that the JCC Denver was hosting its 2nd Annual Dog Day Afternoon. Although it was a bit chilly and raining, we ventured out this weekend to take my dog, Abby, for a dip. Apparently Abby prefers being in the water when she can actually touch the bottom, but I thought I would share this video anyhow.

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Charity & Volunteer Opportunities

October 6, 2010 · Filed under Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

With the holidays not far away, it’s important to think about those who may need a helping hand

First off, the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter is over run with cats. They need help adopting these cats out. If you have are interested in adding to your family, visit http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/DenverAnimalShelter.

If you are looking for some Volunteer Opportunities try some of the following organizations;

Colorado Homeless Families

Douglas/Elbert Task Force

Food Bank of the Rockies

Project C.U.R.E

Senior Resource Center

Youth Opportunity Foundation

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Weekend Events

October 1, 2010 · Filed under Events, Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

Running together

Sunday. Community fundraiser. Join thousands of runners and walkers — of all ages — at the Komen Denver Race for the Cure. Choose your own adventure: a 5K run/walk, 5K walk or a 1-mile family walk. Entertainment will keep spirits high along the course as it wends around the west side of town. Both courses end near the Auraria campus, where a closing ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, is the featured speaker. 6-10:30 a.m. Sunday. 5Ks start at Water Street and Speer Boulevard; family walk starts on the southeast side of the Pepsi Center. Day-of-race registration is $40 for adults, $30 for kids age 18 and younger and seniors age 65 and older. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit komendenver.org. Kathleen St. John


Celebrating Cider

Saturday-Sunday. Putting the squeeze on. Fall means apples are officially in season, and Lakewood is getting in the spirit at Cider Days. Booths will sell cider by the glass or the gallon, Buy a bunch of apples, or bring your own, and use the festival’s cider presses to make a take-home batch. The fall fun continues with hayrides, live music, a vintage tractor pull and more. Tour the grounds of Lakewood’s Heritage Center too, and explore historic buildings from Lakewood’s past. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lakewood’s Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St.; 303-987-7850. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for kids ages 3 to 12. Learn more at ci.lakewood.co.us. Kathleen St.John

A classic returns

Through Oct. 10. Circus. The Denver Coliseum becomes a mighty big big-top when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus present “Funundrum,” the latest offering from “The Greatest Show on Earth.”

The show features all sorts of amazing acts: contortionists, trapeze artists, a strongman and, of course, lots of exotic animals. Ticketholders can see the performing animals 90 minutes before showtime at an open house, then meet the human performers at an “all-access” preshow. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; 720-865-2475. Tickets are $22.45-$95.60 for adults, $16.85-$95.60 for kids age 12 and younger. Ticket prices include fees. Buy seats in advance at ticketmaster.com, or call 303-831-TIXS. Learn more at ringling.com. Kathleen St. John

Read more: Best Bets: Race for the Cure, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and more – The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_16209418#ixzz117aXEV5n

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Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses … Oh My!

October 1, 2010 · Filed under Events, Life in Colorado · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

From left, Skyler, her cousin Cailin , 11, and Cailin’s twin brothers Calvin and Dane, 5, at the Denver Botanic Gardens on October 19, 2009. Thousands of pumpkins were ripe for the picking in the 10-acre pumpkin patch at the garden. (Hyoung Chang/ The Denver Post)

Honor our Armed Forces

Hosted by the Fritzler family in conjunction with maze designer Brett Herbst, who created the maze in the shape of the Department of Defense logo. Open now through October 31.

October hours are: Wednesdays and Thursdays 5-9 p.m., Fridays 5-10 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Haunting will begin today. Maze is seven miles south of Greeley or 22 miles north of Brighton on the west side of Hwy. 85. Daytime admission $10 for the maze only, ages 5-10 $10, 4 and under $5 for combo tickets. Nightime/haunted admission is $16 for the maze only, $20 for a combo ticket, ages 5-10 $15 and 5 and under $10. A combo ticket allows access to all the courtyard activities.

970-737-2129

Erie Corn Maze

Fall Fest 2010 has 7.5 miles of trail through designs of a bear, a bald eagle and a moose. There are also pumpkin patch hayrides, farm animals, a barrel train, small hay-bale maze for youngsters, facepainting, pedal karts, gem mining, food and more. Open daily now-October 31 on 6728 County Road 3-1/4 in Erie.

AndersonFarms.com for directions, times and prices.

Maze of Mayhem

Haunted Corn Maze open through October 31, dusk-10 p.m. Hwy 85 and E. 144th. $14 adults, $11 military, $9 children. Combination tickets to both mazes are $20 adults, $18 for military and $16 for children.

sherbrookenovascotia@yahoo.com

Corn Maze and Pumpkin PatchCountry Kids

FAA kids cut this corn maze in Byers. It’s at May Farms, 64001 US Hwy 36 from Oct. 2-31, 10 a.m.-dusk. There’s a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, barnyard activities, pumpkin cannon and more. Weekend prices: Ages 12 and up $12, 5-11 $10, under 4 free, Seniors and military $7. Weekeday prices: ages 12 and up $7, 5-11 $5, 4 and under free.

Mayfarms.com or 303-822-5800 for more details.

Harvest Festival at Berry Patch Farms

October 9, 16 and 23. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Designed for youngsters. Northing scary, nothing ghoulish. $6 adults, children 2 and under free, family of 4 $20), includes: craft, hay ride, straw maze, games, pinatas, mural colording, music, silhouettes. Face painting, pumpkins and food items extra.

13785 Potomac St. Brighton. 303-659-5050, info@berrypatchfarms.com, berrypatchfarms.com

Crazed Corn Field Maze Colorado Pumpkin Patch

Now-October 31. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Open weather permitting. Please call ahead and check for closures. A 20-acre corn field maze. Pick-your-own pumpkins, corn kernel play box and playground.

104th Ave. and Riverdale Rd. Thornton. 303-913-5947 (Weather Closure Only Line), CCFM1@comcast.net, CrazedCornFieldMaze.com

Haunted Field of Screams (Nighttime Attraction)

Not recommended for children, this is an adult attraction. Open weather permitting. Please check for closures. Prices subject to change, please check website. From I-25: Take 104th Ave. east 3-1/2 miles to Riverdale Rd., 1 mile past Colorado Blvd. From Hwy. 85: Take 104th Ave. west 2 miles to Riverdale Rd., 1st light after Hwy. 85.

303-913-5947 (Weather Closure Only Line). HauntedFieldofScreams.com, CCFM1@comcast.net

Hill’s Harvest

3225 E. 124th Ave., Thornton. No Admission. Now-October 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch. Free hay rides. Eastlake Reservior #3 Nature Preserve and Trail adjacent to farm. Roasted green chilis, fresh vegetables and fruit, preserves, pickled products.

303-451-5637, hillsharvest@aol.com, hillsharvest.com.

Palombo Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

11500 Havana St., Henderson. Now- October 31. U.S. Hwy. 85 and 112th Ave., 1 block east to Havana St. and 3 blocks north to market.

303-287-0134, Joe23Pal@aol.com, palombomarket.com

Carpenter’s Helpers Pumpkins

3601 W. Belleview Ave. (St. James Presbyterian Church), Littleton. Oct. 10-Oct. 31. Monday-Friday, 12 p.m.- 6 or dusk. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 or dusk. Coalition of Presbyterian Churches raising money to build a metro Habitat for Humanity house.

303-794-6851

Chimney Rock Farm & Market

Now – October 31. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wagon rides with the pumpkin patch. Located on U.S. Hwy. 160, 17 miles west of Pagosa Springs, on south side of road; southeast corner of Archuleta CR 175 and U.S. Hwy. 160.

500 County Rd. 175, 970-731-6278, crfarm@hughes.net

Cottonwood Farm

Boulder. Now-October 31. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fall Festival, pumpkin patch, cornfield maze, straw bale maze, farm animals, farm equipment display, steam tractor, Indian corn, corn stalks, straw bales. East of Boulder, 4 miles on Arapahoe Rd., south on 75th St. to entrance.

75th St. and Arapahoe Rd.,720-890-4766, cottonwoodfarms.com

Munson Farms

7355 Valmont Rd. Boulder. Now-October 31. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. U-pick pumpkins, hayrides. U.S. 36 to Pearl St. (in Boulder), east on Pearl to Valmont, east to 75th and Valmont.

303-442-5330

Ollin Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch

8627 N. 95th St., Longmont. October 3rd 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pumpkin pie tasting and music. 1/4 mile south of 119.

OllinFarms.com

Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch

9059 Ute Hwy., Longmont. Now-October 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fall Festival, pony rides, petting zoo, super slide, caramel apples, breads, press your own cider. Certified USDA organic. I-25 and Hwy. 66, west 9 miles, north side of hwy. (1/2 mile past Hover Rd.).

303-684-0087, rockymtnpumpkinranch.com

Rock Creek Farm

2005 S. 112th St., Broomfield. Now-November 1. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., open selected evenings, check web site. Corn maze, Halloween activities, small children hay maze and farm animal petting zoo. U-pick: pumpkins & pie pumpkins, squash, cornstalk bundles, gourds, Indian corn, straw, caramel apples, baked goods, handcrafted gifts. School groups welcome. No general admission fee. Real Farm. If muddy, possibly closed. 1 mile north of Broomfield on U.S. Hwy. 287.

303-465-9565, dmiller@rockcreekfarm.com, rockcreekfarm.com

Four Mile Historic Park

715 S. Forest St. Saturday, October 2 – Sunday, October 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pumpkins, scarecrows, music and much more! Free (charge for pumpkins and some activities). Horse-drawn rides and food available.

720-885-0800, info@fourmilepark.org, FourMilePark.org

Flat Acres Farm Amazing Maze and Pumpkin Patch

11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker. Today-November 7. Thursday, 2 p.m.-dark, Friday, 12 p.m.-dark, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-dark, October 21-24, Full Moon Madness, open until Midnight. $10. Snake tunnel, amazing maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides with Clydesdales, picture cut outs, animal hay farm, petting zoo, cornstalks and hay bales. All ages.

303-805-1038

Wishing Star Farm

6760 Ropers Point, Colorado Springs. Now-October 31. Check web site for days and times. Come celebrate Fall with pumpkins, exciting activities and hands-on farm fun for the whole family!

719-495-5888, info@wishingstarfarm.com, wishingstarfarm.com

Happy Apple Farm

1190 1st St., Penrose. Through October 31, Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pumpkins and apples. Tractor rides down to the patch along with fresh pressed apple cider.

719-372-6300, atf@bresnan.net, happyapplefarm.com

Ryden Ranch Maize Maze

6234 CR 226, New Castle. Late summer and fall. Friday, 1 p.m.-dusk, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-dusk. with the purchase of corn kernels at $1 each. Adults: $8, children (6-12) $6, under 6 free. The maze is a mile of paths from the entrance to exit, but one wrong turn can become a two-mile adventure. From I-70: take New Castle exit (105). Drive through the 4-way stop, onto Castle Valley Boulevard, then right at Road 245 (second stop sign). Stay on 245 for five miles, veering left onto Road 226. Continue on Road 226 for two miles to the corn maze on the left.

970-984-2190

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd. Littleton. Corn Maze adults $10, $6 child 4-12. Weekends, Now-October 31. Friday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

Pumpkin Festival: Adult $6, $4 child 4-12 (child in costume free), October 9 and 10 9 a.m.-5 p.m. From C-470 exit Wadsworth, go south to the stoplight at Deer Creek Canyon Road and turn right. Entrance to the park is 1/4 mile on the left.

303-973-3705, botanicgardens.org

The Great Pumpkin Patch

Corner of Alameda and Garrison

October 13-October 31. Daily, 10 a.m.-dusk. Pumpkins to benefit “Habitat for Humanity”.

A Northern Colorado Corn Maze

2318 S. Cty. Rd. 5, Fort Collins. Through October 31. Thursday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight (weather permitting) October 25, 31), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and until midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Halloween night. Kids in costume Halloween day or night will get treats. 15 acre corn maze with scavenger hunts, large pumpkin patch, pumpkin catapult, straw mini maze, games, petting zoo . At dusk, the corn maze transforms a haunted maze. Located on the east side of Fort Collins off the Prospect exit (#268) and I-25. Directions: I-25 North to Fort Collins, exit Prospect Rd. (Exit # 268), east 1/2 mile to County Road 5 (first stop sign). Go South approximately 1/2 mile and look for signs on east side of the road.

970-308-5843, countrysidefarms2318@yahoo.com, northerncoloradocornmaze.com or nococornmaze.com.

Bartels Land and Livestock Inc. & Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch

3424 E. Douglas Rd., Fort Collins. Now-October 31. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Call for corn maze prices and group rates. 10th Annual Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin patch is free. Hay rides, petting zoo, mini maze for the youngsters, acres and acres of pumpkins of all sizes, gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, and pumpkin cannons. I-25 Exit 271 (Budweiser exit) one mile west to Giddings, two miles north to Douglas Road, right one 1/2 mile east to the farm.

970-493-3853, llavud@frii.com, thebartelsfarm.com

Johnstown Straw Maze

3418 SE 25 Frontage Rd. Johnstown. Now-October 30, Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday, 5 p.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, 3 p.m.-12 p.m. The Straw Maze is a maze similar to a corn maze, but it build out of straw bales.

970-612-8089, mitchell@strawmaze.com, strawmaze.com/johnstown

Osborn Farm Pumpkin Patch

1230 S. Boise Ave., Loveland. Today- through the season (weather permitting), 10 a.m-6 p.m. Pumpkin patch with plenty of wheel barrels to take out to retrieve them. Free admission, however there is a charge for the pumpkins. Season opener is on October 3 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and October 4th 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with hayrides, food, music, antiques, and a petting zoo.

970-669-4407, info@osbornfarm.com, osbornfarm.com

Something From the Farm

7755 Greenstone Trail, Fort Collins. Now-October 31. Haunted Fear@theFarm Maze opens today-October 31. Today- October 31: Thursday, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Three mazes on 16 acres with 4 miles of trails to explore. Five-acre pumpkin patch, tractor drawn hayride, hay bale playground, pumpkin catapult, corn cannon, un-haunted mazes, farm activities and more. For directions or more info please visit us on Facebook or our web site.

970-221-FARM, somethingfromthefarm@gmail.com, somethingfromthefarm.com

Lower Valley Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

23 and L Road, Grand Junction. October 1 – October 31 See web site for updated information regarding time. Lower Valley Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze on five and a half acres, five acres of pumpkins, a pumpkin cannon and more.

970-270-7060, constableslowervalleyag@msn.com, lowervalleycornmaze.com

Covered Bridge Ranch

17249 6250 Rd., Montrose. Sunday, noon-5:30 p.m., Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm tour, u-pick. Go west on Hwy. 90 from Montrose to Dave Wood Rd., turn south to large stone and log. Entrance gate on right side of road.

970-240-0106, gariessen@gmail.com

DeVries Buffalo Ranch

8688 60.25 Rd., Olathe.Year-round

Daily, 7 a.m.-dusk. Corn maze and pumpkin patch.7 miles north of Montrose on U.S. Hwy. 50.

(970) 323-6559

Popes Pumpkin Patch

Wiggins. Today-October 31 Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. U-pick pumpkin patch, horse and buggy rides on weekends. Educational school tours welcomed. Call for an appointment. Hwy. 52 and I-76.

970-483-7839, Popefarm@hotmail.com

Mazzotti’s Pumpkin Patch

24120 WCR 8, HudsonHours:

October 1 – 31, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Weekdays are reserved for school field trips and are by appointment only. U-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more.

303-536-4089 or 303-710-2410, mazzottifarms.com

Miller Farms & Corn Maze

9040 Hwy. 66, Platteville. Now-Mid-November. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Harvest your own produce, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze, hay maze, hayrides, and family oriented activities. October 10 -31: haunted corn maze. Reservations please! School and group rates available. I-25 to Exit 243, east 5 miles on Hwy. 66.

970-785-6133, millerfarms.net

Read more: The Denver Post lists corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall festivals – The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_16207021#ixzz117WoyQWo

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Colorado loves the iPad

April 20, 2010 · Filed under Current Events, Life in Colorado · Tagged , , ,

Just as a fun piece of trivia, according to the Denver Business Journal, Denver ranks 7th in iPad sales across the country. Following are the top ten cities; San Francisco-San Jose-Oakland; Boston; San Diego; New York City; Washington; Chicago; Denver; Monterey-Salinas, Calif.; Santa Barbara-Santa Marina-San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and Las Vegas.

Learn more about me at Libby’s Denver

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