🌱 Boulder Grants For Arts And Culture + County Fireworks Restrictions

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Boulder Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Boulder:

1. Boulder is using a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act funds to offer grants to local arts and cultural organizations looking to rebuild their workforce. 10 grants of $87,900 each will be available; applications are open through Jul. 11. The Boulder Arts Commission will determine grant recipients on Wednesday, Jul. 20 at its 6 p.m. meeting, which will be open to the public. (BizWest)
2. Boulder County officials remind the community of firework restrictions ahead of the fast-approaching Fourth of July holiday weekend. On Jun. 15, Stage 1 fire restrictions — prohibiting firework sales, use, and possession (including legal fireworks)— were implemented in unincorporated areas of western Boulder County. These restrictions were enacted due to dry weather and the subsequent increased fire risk. Throughout the state of Colorado, any fireworks that leave the ground are considered illegal, with the exception of those used in professional shows. (Colorado Daily)
3. Whether you're looking for a new home or just want to see what's on the market, you won't want to miss these five upcoming open houses in Boulder this weekend. Available listings include a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom second-floor condo for $765,000, as well as a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, single-family Neo-Victorian home for $1,875,000. Visit the link for pictures, specs, and open house information for these and other properties. (Boulder Patch)

Today in Boulder:

• All Ages Storytime At Meadows Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• Gentle Yoga With Lori J. Batcheller At East Boulder Community Center (4:00 PM)
• Trevor Michael Does Indie-Folk LIVE At BOCO Cider (5:00 PM)
• Boulder Comedy Festival At Front Range Brewing Company (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Boulder County Fair is seeking volunteers, vendors, performers, and more for its upcoming fair from Thursday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 14. Visit the link to learn more about available opportunities. (Press Release Desk)
• The Boulder JCC is hosting an in-person Milk & Honey (M&H) Whiskey Tasting on Jul. 14! Click here for more details; participants must be 21 or older. (Boulder JCC via Facebook)
• The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is hosting virtual public meetings this week to present details of proposed August 2022 service changes and collect public feedback. Learn more about the prospective changes on the RTD website. (City of Boulder Colorado Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• Boulder Comedy Festival at Front Range Brewing Company (June 23)
• Boulder Comedy Festival at The Dairy Arts Center (June 24)
• Boulder Comedy Festival at License No 1, Boulderado (June 24)
• Boulder Comedy Festival at Finkel and Garf Brewing! (June 25)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 28)
• Real Estate Investment Hour (June 28)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.