Forums/Lectures/Workshops
Boulder Colorado Forums, Lectures, Workshops and Travel Event
Bauman College
Bauman College for Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts regularly presents lectures, demos and films that are free and open to the public, plus cooking classes for a fee. A free introductory meeting called “A Taste of Bauman College” is Jan. 23. The school is at 1128 Pine St; 303-835-8960.
Boulder Center for Conscious Community
BC3, the Boulder Center for Conscious Community, hosts a wide range of workshops, classes, coaching sessions, art exhibits, book groups and more that all support the mission of “a conscious community co-created by its members to discover and express essence.” BC3 is at 1637 28th St. 303-449-5417.
Boulder Chamber
The Boulder Chamber, at 2440 Pearl St., hosts business skills seminars, weekly leads groups, women’s leadership groups, Business After Hours and other programs; see website for details and to register.
Boulder County Arts Alliance
BCAA provides information and resources for and about the artists and cultural organizations in the area. The group also hosts periodic workshops for artists on topics like insurance, grant writing and audience development. 303-447-2422.
Boulder County Independent Business Alliance
BIBA hosts two series that bring together local business owners for lunchtime and happy hour networking.
Boulder Green Building Guild
BGBG is an association of building professionals promoting healthier, resource-efficient homes and workplaces. The group hosts monthly lunch presentations, roundtable discussions, house tours and other resources, for professionals, homeowners and students. 303-447-0901.
Changes in Latitude Travel Program
Tuesdays: The Changes in Latitude Travel Store offers free travel films, slide shows and photo presentations at 7pm at 2525 Arapahoe Ave. The remaining December events are listed below; check the store’s website for the winter/spring schedule.
- Dec. 6: Northern Spain: Santiago de Compostela
- Dec. 13: Sailing in the British Virgin Islands
City of Boulder Homeownership Program
1st Tuesdays and 2nd Wednesdays: Monthly orientations sponsored by the city of Boulder instruct residents on affordable housing and using city programs to buy a house in Boulder. Brown Bag Lunch Series is the first Tuesday of the month, 11:30am-12:45pm; Evening Series is the second Wednesday, 6:15-7:30pm. At Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. 303-441-3157.
CU Museum of Natural History
The CU Museum of Natural History regularly offers free lectures and other public programs related to the museum’s exhibits and current events. March 7 is “The Other Greeks: Thebes and Boeotia During the Classical Age of Greece” at 7pm at the museum; check online for more events. The museum is in the Henderson Building on campus, 15th Street and Broadway. 303-492-6892.
Kutandara Center Introductory Workshops
Feb. 18, May 5: Introductory marimba workshops require no prior musical experience, and everyone in the family is invited. Family discounts available. Teen/adult session is 1-2:30pm each day; family session is 3-4:30pm. At Kutandara Center, 5401 Western Ave., Suite B.
Longs Peak Networking Group
Tuesdays: Nonprofit, all-volunteer networking organization meets at 9am to match employers and recruiters with qualified local talent. Each meeting includes presentations, a seminar and breakout sessions. New members must attend the orientation at 8:30am. At LifeBridge Christian Church Fellowship Center, 10345 Ute Highway (Highway 66) in Longmont. 866-357-1629.
The Path to Citizenship
Feb. 22: Anita Stuehler, who has been teaching citizenship classes in Boulder for more than five years, leads this free discussion for those who are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen but find the process daunting. 7pm at George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Drive. Space is limited, so please call 303-441-3120 to reserve a spot.
Restoring the Soul
4th Thursdays: Restoring the Soul: Faith and Community Partnerships encourages faith congregations to commit to collaborations with service agencies. Monthly Lunch Time Forums from 11:30am-1pm on current and social issues, like unemployment and early childhood education, are free and open to the public; see the website for a schedule. Forums are at Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Road.
Shambhala Training
This Tibetan Buddhist studio offers discussions, lectures, meditation classes and workshops. Many events are free. 303-444-0190 ext. 100.
Stahl Lecture Series
The Grillo Health Information Center presents lectures on current health topics; see the website for upcoming events, which are free and open to all.
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