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SUMMARY:Sea Spray Sweets - Food Truck Day
DESCRIPTION:We are Happy to welcome Sea Spray Sweets back to Fort Collins Nursery for a second date this summer. \n  \nAbout Sea Spray Sweets: \nJoin Brooke at this special bake sale\, where each purchase is a step toward making her dreams come true. Dive into a delicious selection of homemade cupcakes\, cookies\, artisanal muffins\, tarts\, and bars\, all baked with passion and purpose. This sale isn’t just about satisfying your sweet tooth—it’s a mission of support. Proceeds will help Brooke pursue her dream of becoming a marine biologist\, with 30% of all sales donated to Mission Blue\, an organization dedicated to ocean conservation. Your indulgence in sweet treats contributes to a brighter future for our oceans. Don’t miss this chance to delight in delectable baked goods and make a difference!
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/sea-spray-sweets-food-truck-day-2/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Truck
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SUMMARY:The Patti Fiasco w/ Bob Lefevre & Laniece Schleicher
DESCRIPTION:The Patti Fiasco\nw/ Bob Lefevre & Laniece Schleicher\n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 10\nDoors: 5:30pm\nShow: 6:30pm\nTickets: $25 ADV/ $30 Door/ Kids 12 & Under Free\nAudience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating\nWell-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!\n\n  \nOnline Ticket Sales are now closed. Tickets are still available for purchase at the door. \n  \n  \nConcert Description:\n \nThe Patti Fiasco\nJet-fueled by powerhouse front woman Alysia Kraft\, The Patti Fiasco rides the edge of emotional extreme\, delivering a brash yet fiercely soulful brand of rock and roll with a heavy dose of rockabilly\, blues\, and ballad. At times raw and volatile\, and at others\, sweet and lilting\, the band fuses a hard-rock swagger with the two-step of its Wyoming roots. It’s the attitude of Joan Jett with a Steve Earle twang\, the soul and slide of Bonnie Raitt\, Black-Keys-style dirty blues-rock\, and the lyric edginess of Shovels and Rope. \nIn 2017\, the band won a nationwide contest sponsored by Live Nation and Bon Jovi’s management to open for the rock icon at The Pepsi Center before a sell-out crowd in March of 2018. Alysia Kraft’s unrelenting energy\, inspired songwriting\, and vocals “as pure and clean as they are powerful” (Westword) earned her The Colorado Sound 2023 Award for most Outstanding Live Performer. The dobro\, handmade and electrified—literally—by band member and 2007 RockyGrass dobro competition winner Ansel Foxley\, builds the band’s signature blend of rock\, country\, and Americana. Lead guitarist Dee Tyler’s riffs range from gritty and driving to pensive and melodic\, and his backing vocals add warmth to Kraft’s pointed lyrics.  In March of 2022\, celebrating ten years together as a band\, The Patti Fiasco performed with the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra at the Historic Lincoln Theatre. \nConceived at a Wyoming open mic in 2009\, The Patti Fiasco quickly earned wide critical acclaim\, a devout fan base spanning the West and Midwest\, and radio play across the nation. The band has shared the stage with legends Bon Jovi and Blondie\, renowned acts Big Head Todd and the Monsters\, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite\, Justin Townes Earle\, Great American Taxi\, Cracker\, Greensky Bluegrass\, The Futurebirds\, Born in the Flood\, and Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real. \nReinvigorated by line-up changes\, a creative refresh provided by solo pursuits\, and a “best yet” collection of new songs\, The Patti Fiasco is set to release their first new music since 2016 beginning in Spring of 2024. Their 2016 release\, “Saved By Rock and Roll” was SCENE MAGAZINE’S Album of the Year.  Their 2013 release\, “Small Town Lights\,” has garnered multiple accolades\, including Wyoming Public Radio’s Best Regional Album award\, FoCoMA’s Best Album award\, and high positioning on the Colorado charts. It finished in the top 10 most-played Colorado records of 2013. The single of the same name received national radio play and was featured in the film “Whensday.” “Nobody’s Girl\,” from the band’s self-titled 2011 debut\, was that year’s top-spun single in Colorado.  \n  \n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n \n \n \nBob Lefevre & Laniece Schleicher\n \nBob Lefevre\nBob Lefevre\, a musician based in Laramie\, is known for his talents as a songwriter\, singer\, and guitarist. Influenced by his punk rock roots\, his current musical projects lean towards country and alt-country. \nHe is the frontman and songwriter for Bob Lefevre & the Already Gone\, with two albums to their name: a self-titled debut in 2020 and ‘Two’ in 2023. Additionally\, he writes and plays in Ten Cent Stranger\, releasing their album “When You Move On” in 2021. \nLefevre recently wrapped up recording on a solo album at the Blasting Room in Fort Collins\, collaborating with engineer Chris Beeble and a variety of Laramie and Colorado musicians. His upcoming album is a more personal album that straddles the line between the alt-country of the Already Gone and the country of Ten Cent Stranger. Look for a fall release. \n  \nLaniece Schleicher\nLaniece Schleicher is a highly respected vocalist known for her dynamic and powerful performances. With a career spanning over two decades\, she has made significant contributions to the music scene\, recording on more than 20 studio albums and collaborating with several successful bands in Colorado\, Wyoming and Nebraska. \nLaniece’s versatile vocal ability has allowed her to seamlessly transition between various musical genres\, including rock\, blues\, americana\, country\, and soul. As a core member of the bands Ten Cent Stranger\, Mama Lenny and the Remedy\, Rumours\, and Dead Floyd\, she has played an integral role in shaping their sound and captivating audiences with her expressive singing. \nDrawing from her experiences in the vibrant music scenes she has been a part of\, Laniece continues to leave a lasting impact with her soulful delivery and magnetic stage presence. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with audiences on a deep level have solidified her reputation as a standout vocalist in the industry. \n \nBenefit Details:\nThe concert is a fundraising event benefiting The Vegetable Connection and funds raised will support their mission to improve Northern Colorado’s food resilience by assisting families in need with access to locally grown food\, supporting their partner farms and providing food education. 100% of the event profit from ticket sales and all donations from the auction and wine and beer sales go directly to The Vegetable Connection. \n \nVenue Details:\nThis summer marks the 9th season of Fort Collins Nursery’s Rock Garden Concert Series. For one epic night\, Fort Collins Nursery will transform from a retail space to a stunning and unique concert venue appropriately dubbed “The Rock Garden.” Audience members can relax under the evening sky\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River\, surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. In addition to great music\, this concert will feature a beer and wine tent and food truck.  \n \nConcert Details:\n\nLineup: The Patti Fiasco w/ Bob Lefevre & Laniece Schleicher\nFood: Schmickels Hot Dog Cart\nDrinks: Wine & Beer provided by Odell Brewing Co. \nAudience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating\nWell-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!\n\n \nLive Auction Items: (All Proceeds benefit The Vegetable Connection)\n\nSteamboat Springs condo stay for 3 nights. Valued at $750\nPremium Wines Basket: Valued at $220\n\n  \nSteamboat Springs Condo Description: \nCome enjoy the fall mountain colors with a trip to Steamboat Springs. Reservations are flexible and managed based on availability through our donor. This booking includes a 3 night stay and sleeps 6. Valued at $750. \n  \nPremium Wines Basket Description: \nThis auction item is a vertical collection (2016\, 2017 and 2018 vintages) of L’Ecole No 41’s pre-eminent Estate grown Red Bordeaux blend – Ferguson.  Founded in 1983 in the Walla Walla Valley of Washington State\, L’Ecole No 41 has been making award winning wines using biologically diverse\, sustainable practices.  These 3 wines feature bold\, dark fruit\, and complex mineral notes and are all rated in the high 90s by James Suckling.   Valued at $220. \n \n_________________________________\nSponsors & Community Partners:\nRock Garden Concert Series Sponsor\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nShow Support\n \n  \n \n \n \nContributing Sponsors\n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n_________________________________\n  \nWeather:\nThis show will proceed rain or shine and would only be canceled in the event of extreme or dangerous weather. An event cancelation would only be made close enough to the event time to make an accurate decision. Any important updates would be made to this event page. \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/the-patti-fiasco-2024/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Fort Collins Nursery (July 13)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddos to Fort Collins Nursery on July 13 for some summer-reading fun! \nWe’re excited to bring back our Storytime event as a three-part series. Three wonderful groups of local children’s book authors and illustrators will be on-site to read the fabulous stories they have created. We’ll gather on our outdoor patio\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River and surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. These FREE events will also feature fun crafts and activities for the children and a fundraiser for Children’s Speech & Reading Center. Books will be for sale by The Crowded Bookshelf and can also be purchased in advance here. \n Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome! \nJuly 13 Event Features\nPresenters:\nBeth Anderson\nBeth Anderson\, a former educator\, is the award-winning author of THOMAS JEFFERSON’S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE\, CLOAKED IN COURAGE\, FRANZ’S PHANTASMAGORICAL MACHINE\, REVOLUTIONARY PRUDENCE WRIGHT\, TAD LINCOLN’S RESTLESS WRIGGLE\, “SMELLY” KELLY AND HIS SUPER SENSES\, LIZZIE DEMANDS A SEAT!\, and AN INCONVENIENT ALPHABET\, with more historical picture books on the way. Driven by curiosity and a love for words\, she writes untold tales\, hoping to inspire kids to laugh\, ponder\, and question. Learn More Here \nFeatured Story:\nTHOMAS JEFFERSON’S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: BIAS\, TRUTH\, AND A MIGHTY MOOSE!  Written by Brooke Beth Anderson & Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes.  \nDid you know Thomas Jefferson\, one of the most famous founding fathers\, always had his mind on science? This STEM/STEAM picture book tells how Jefferson’s scientific thinking and method battled against faulty facts and bias to prove that his new nation was just as good as any in the Old World. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nBrooke Boynton-Hughes\n\nBrooke grew up in Loveland\, Colorado\, where she spent her childhood days drawing cats\, mermaids\, and treehouses.  When not drawing she could be found making shoe box dioramas\, building snow forts with her brother\, or watching anything by Jim Henson. \nIn 2001 she earned a BFA in Printmaking from Colorado State University.  After a brief move to Austin\, Texas\, she headed to New York City where she attended the New York Academy of Art and earned an MFA in Figurative Art with a concentration in drawing and relief printmaking.  Brooke has been a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators since 2005. \nShe lives in Colorado with her husband\, their 5 year old twins and 1 year old baby\, and two goldfish.  Learn More Here \nFeatured Story:\nHeart String. Written & Illustrated by Brooke Bounton-Hughes.  \n“…delivers a positive and unified vision of the world to which readers may aspire…. This heartwarming narration will provide readers with reassurance as well as opportunities to explore social-emotional health and global citizenship.” -School Library Journal \n“The notion that our humanity connects us is a worthy message\, as is the idea that even when separated from loved ones\, something binds us.” -Kirkus Reviews \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nTara Dairman \n\nTara writes middle-grade novels and picture books about kids with strong passions and big questions about the world. Tara’s books include The Girl from Earth’s End\, the All Four Stars series\, The Great Hibernation\, and Desert Girl\, Monsoon Boy (illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan). These titles have been named to best-of-the-year lists by A Mighty Girl\, Kirkus Reviews\, Bank Street College of Education\, and CCBC. Tara holds a BA in creative writing from Dartmouth College and has traveled to more than 90 countries. After a few years of adventuring around North America in an RV\, Tara and her family now live in Colorado.  Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nTHE GIRL FROM EARTH’S END. Written by Tara Dairman. \nGifted gardener Henna embarks from her island home to search for the plant that might save her papa’s life in this vibrant story of love\, grief\, and growth. This tender tale\, blossoming with moments of joy\, is a story of hope\, grief\, and learning to flourish with a little help from those around you. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n \nEllen Javernick\nEllen Javernick has taught 1-3 grade classes for over 20 years. Her B.A. is from DePauw University. Her M.A. in Early Childhood Education is from the University of Northern Colorado. She has completed classes with Barbara Wise and is Lindamood-Bell trained. In addition to being a teacher\, Ellen has written more than 20 books for children. She currently teaches second grade in Loveland\, CO. Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nThe Birthday Pet. Written by Ellen Javernick and Illustrated by Kevin O’Malley \n“It was Danny’s birthday and his folks said he could get any kind of animal he wanted for a pet. Danny thought it over before he went to bed. ‘All I really want is a turtle\,'” he said. But instead\, his family gets him a dog\, a kitten\, a rat\, and a bird. Danny shakes his head after each gift is offered until finally he receives the present he’s wished for all along. Accompanying each amusing stanza are Kevin O’Malley’s cheerful illustrations using design markers and colored pencil. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nClaudia Mills\n \nClaudia Mills is the author of over 60 books for young readers\, including most recently the verse novel The Lost Language and the middle-grade novel The Last Apple Tree\, as well as two chapter-book series: “Franklin School Friends” and “After-School Superstars.” Her books have been named Notable Books of the Year by the American Library Association and Best Books of the Year by the Bank Street College of Education; they have been translated into half a dozen languages. Claudia is also a professor emerita of philosophy at the University of Colorado and a faculty member in the graduate programs in children’s literature at Hollins University. She has written all her books in her faithful hour-a-day system while drinking Swiss Miss hot chocolate. Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nThe Last Apple Tree. Written by Claudia Mills. \nTwelve-year-old Sonnet has just moved to Indiana to live with her recently widowed grandfather; Sonnet worries about his deep grief for his dead wife. Fellow seventh-grader Zeke has been home-schooled until this year by his father\, whose ardent environmental activism constantly embarrasses him. \nFor a school oral history assignment\, Sonnet and Zeke interview Sonnet’s grandfather\, whose memories center on his beloved heirloom apple tree\, lone survivor of a now-vanished orchard. In the course of the interviews\, painful family secrets are revealed that lead Sonnet to realize the healing power of even the saddest stories and lead Zeke to a new\, closer relationship with his father. \nJust as an old apple tree can be grafted onto a young tree for new life\, an old man’s stories can help the next generation reach a new understanding of each other . . . and themselves. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n \nThe Crowded Bookshelf\nThe Crowded Bookshelf is a pop-up bookshop offering a curated selection of books for all ages that aren’t likely to be found on the bestseller lists. They also carry an assortment of gift items for readers including bookmarks\, notebooks\, literary prints\, and more. Follow them on Instagram to see where they’ll be popping up next or visit their website where you can shop anytime. Instagram: @thecrowdedbookshelffc \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n__________________________\n  \nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center\nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center is dedicated to developing and providing innovative\, high quality\, affordable speech-language services to all children in Northern Colorado who experience speech\, language\, or reading delays. The Center’s services for communication disorders improve the independence\, self-respect\, and quality of life of children and their families. Their therapists are certified to provide treatment that builds communication skills affected by a variety of childhood disorders including autism\, Down Syndrome\, dyslexia\, apraxia\, articulation disorders\, hearing impairment\, learning disabilities and other development disorders. \nClick here to donate to Children’s Speech & Reading Center. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n__________________________\n  \nInformation and a list of authors and illustrators for all events is posted here. 
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/storytime-at-fort-collins-nursery-july-13/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
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SUMMARY:Summer Perennial Sale
DESCRIPTION:This sale is a gardener’s dream! All of our perennials will be offered at 50% OFF from July 19 – 21! This sale includes perennials\, grasses\, vines and starter sizes (Excludes: Trees & shrubs and limited to stock on hand).  Come early for the best selection as our pretty perennials are sure to go fast! \n 
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/summer-perennial-sale-6/
CATEGORIES:At the Nursery,Featured,Sales & Coupons
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SUMMARY:Storytime Series at Fort Collins Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddos to Fort Collins Nursery on June 29\, July 13\, and July 27  for some summer-reading fun! \nWe’re excited to bring back our Storytime event as a three-part series. Three wonderful groups of local children’s book authors and illustrators will be on-site to read the fabulous stories they have created. We’ll gather on our outdoor patio\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River and surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. These FREE events will also feature fun crafts and activities for the children and a fundraiser for Children’s Speech & Reading Center. Books will be for sale by The Crowded Bookshelf and can also be purchased in advance here.  \n Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome! \n  \nJune 29\nLynn Becker – MONSTERS IN THE BRINY \nJulie Rowan-Zoch – NOT ALL SHEEP ARE BORING!  \nLaura Resau – Stand as Tall as the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest \nMichelle Schaub – A Place for Rain \nJo Renfro – PEG GETS CRACKIN  \nClick here for more information and story descriptions for the June 29th event\n  \nJuly 13\nBeth Anderson – THOMAS JEFFERSON’S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: BIAS\, TRUTH\, AND A MIGHTY MOOSE! \nBrooke Boynton-Hughes – Heart String \nTara Dairman –  THE GIRL FROM EARTH’S END \nEllen Javernick – The Birthday Pet \nClaudia Mills – The Last Apple Tree \n  \nClick here for more information and story descriptions for the July 13th event\n  \nJuly 27\nJen Black – Seamus Goes to School \nJacqueline Crivello – Fireball Fox Saves the Forest \nCathy Morrison – Bryan’s Alphabet Garden \nMelanie Peffer –  The Biology Adventurers: On the River \nBrian Wilson – To the Moon\, Mars\, and Planets Afar \n  \nClick here for more information and story descriptions for the July 27th event\n  \n__________________________\n  \nThe Crowded Bookshelf\nThe Crowded Bookshelf is a pop-up bookshop offering a curated selection of books for all ages that aren’t likely to be found on the bestseller lists. They also carry an assortment of gift items for readers including bookmarks\, notebooks\, literary prints\, and more. Follow them on Instagram to see where they’ll be popping up next or visit their website where you can shop anytime. Instagram: @thecrowdedbookshelffc \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n__________________________\n  \nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center\nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center is dedicated to developing and providing innovative\, high quality\, affordable speech-language services to all children in Northern Colorado who experience speech\, language\, or reading delays. The Center’s services for communication disorders improve the independence\, self-respect\, and quality of life of children and their families. Their therapists are certified to provide treatment that builds communication skills affected by a variety of childhood disorders including autism\, Down Syndrome\, dyslexia\, apraxia\, articulation disorders\, hearing impairment\, learning disabilities and other development disorders. \nClick here to donate to Children’s Speech & Reading Center.
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/storytime-at-fort-collins-nursery-2/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Fort Collins Nursery (July 27)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddos to Fort Collins Nursery on July 27 for some summer-reading fun! \nWe’re excited to bring back our Storytime event as a three-part series. Three wonderful groups of local children’s book authors and illustrators will be on-site to read the fabulous stories they have created. We’ll gather on our outdoor patio\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River and surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. These FREE events will also feature fun crafts and activities for the children and a fundraiser for Children’s Speech & Reading Center. Books will be for sale by The Crowded Bookshelf and can also be purchased in advance here.  \n Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome! \nJuly 27 Event Features\nPresenters:\nJ. R. Black\nJ. R. Black is an author of children’s stories who loves to share her adventures with her Irish setter\, Seamus. They live in Colorado\, where they enjoy the beautiful scenery and the fresh air. J. R. Black likes to write stories that are fun\, humorous\, and educational\, inspired by her own experiences and imagination. Her stories feature Seamus as the main character\, who often gets into trouble and mischief\, but also learns valuable lessons along the way. Some of her books include Seamus Goes to School and Baby Seamus. J. R. Black hopes that her stories will entertain and inspire young readers to love reading and learning.   Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nSeamus Goes to School. Written by J. R. Black. \nSeamus is a curious and fun loving Irish Setter. Join him as he follows the Neighborhood kids to school one day\, and find out what kind of trouble he gets himself into. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________\n \nCathy Morrison\n\nAs an illustrator Cathy is passionate about nature\, science and the environment. Combining her degrees in fine arts and education along with her background in animation and graphic design\, she now researches and illustrates a variety of books ranging from picture books\, creative nonfiction and chapter books. Cathy’s studio is in the foothills northwest of Fort Collins with a panoramic view of the peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park. She enjoys travel\, hiking\, and gardening\, especially with native\, drought-tolerant plants that encourage pollinators.  Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nBryan’s Alphabet Garden. Written by Eleanor B. Patrick and illustrated by Cathy Morrison. \nBryan’s Alphabet Garden is based on the true story of 3-year-old\, New Bern native\, Bryan Patrick\, and his quest to grow fruits and vegetables from A to Z. Written by Bryan’s mom\, this rhythmic and rhyming story is an adorable tale of setting goals\, facing challenges and learning in nature’s classroom. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n \nMelanie Peffer\nDr. Melanie Peffer is a teaching assistant professor and research scientist Level II at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Peffer received her B.S. and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her postdoctoral appointment in Learning Sciences from Georgia State University. Her research focuses on how people learn\, understand and engage with biology content. She’s particularly interested in how educational technology like simulations and serious games can assess what people know and believe about the nature of science knowledge.  \n \nDr. Peffer is an accomplished writer and science communicator. Her book Biology Everywhere: How the Science of Life Matters to Everyday life won gold in the 2022 Colorado Independent Publisher Awards for educational texts. Thousands of learners from across the world have enrolled in her highly rated massive open online courses\, including Biology Everywhere and Designing Effective Science Communication. She also developed a TED-ED lesson\, The Artist who won a Nobel Prize…in medicine and gave a TED talk based on her book\, How rethinking biology and positively change your life.\n \nDr. Peffer’s approach to teaching biology was shaped based on her experiences teaching non-majors biology\, interacting with the public\, and her background in the learning sciences. To address pervasive dread\, fear\, and disillusionment with biology content\, she teaches science in a manner conducive to human learning and with deliberate and varied connections to the real world. She believes when students see science as applicable and related to their daily lives and experiences\, that the material becomes more accessible. Learn More Here\nFeatured Story: \n\nThe Biology Adventurers: On the River. Written by Dr. Melanie Peffer & Illustrated by Valentina Gallup Salerni. \nEllie wants to earn her Biology Adventurer River Badge with her brother Max. But Max doesn’t think he’s any good at science. Can Max overcome his nerves and earn his adventurer badge\, too? \n \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n_____________________\n  \nBrian Wilson\nBrian Wilson is proud to be a self-published author\, husband\, and father to three boys. In his day job\, he’s busy selling jets\, helicopters\, and satellites as a Business Development professional. In his free time\, he loves exploring all of nature’s wonders\, discovering new playgrounds with his kids\, and being creative in a variety of ways. He currently has published three titles\, “To the Moon\, Mars\, and Planets Afar\,”  “The Itchy\, Itchy Booger Book\,” and “Aero\, Don’t Do That!” The inspiration for his books comes from his experiences and his joy to share humor with others\, especially his kids. He resides in Littleton\, CO with his wonderful family.  \nFeatured Story: \nTo the Moon\, Mars\, and Planets Afar. Written by Brian T. Wilson and Illustrated by Diana Urstadt. \nTo the Moon\, Mars\, and Planets Afar is a fun\, factual and entertaining book that is a must-have guide for adventure seekers wanting to go beyond planet Earth. Join Captain Robert Redfur and his team as he travels through our solar system. This beautifully illustrated children’s book is perfect for all ages regardless of your home planet. Children and adults will be entertained for light years to come! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nThe Crowded Bookshelf\nThe Crowded Bookshelf is a pop-up bookshop offering a curated selection of books for all ages that aren’t likely to be found on the bestseller lists. They also carry an assortment of gift items for readers including bookmarks\, notebooks\, literary prints\, and more. Follow them on Instagram to see where they’ll be popping up next or visit their website where you can shop anytime. Instagram: @thecrowdedbookshelffc \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n__________________________\n  \nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center\nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center is dedicated to developing and providing innovative\, high quality\, affordable speech-language services to all children in Northern Colorado who experience speech\, language\, or reading delays. The Center’s services for communication disorders improve the independence\, self-respect\, and quality of life of children and their families. Their therapists are certified to provide treatment that builds communication skills affected by a variety of childhood disorders including autism\, Down Syndrome\, dyslexia\, apraxia\, articulation disorders\, hearing impairment\, learning disabilities and other development disorders. \nClick here to donate to Children’s Speech & Reading Center. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n__________________________\n  \nInformation and a list of authors and illustrators for all events is posted here. 
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