


Stone Canyon tree planting: 7:45 a.m., LEAF Building, 304 Second Ave., Lyons. Attend a tree planting event to help restore the area impacted by the Stone Canyon Fire in Lyons. Together, bring new life to the landscape and support the recovery of the local ecosystem. Volunteers should bring their own shovels, spades, gloves, eye protection and sunscreen. Registration required. Free, signupgenius.com.
Strider Balance bike race: 9:30 a.m., Willow Farm Park, 901 S. Fordham St., Longmont. Get ready for the cutest race on two wheels. At the Strider Glider Rough Rider event, young riders will speed to the finish line during this exciting balance bike race. Registration required. $20, facebook.com.
P.H. Mountain author reading: 7 p.m., Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. P.H. Mountain will read from his book “Pepperoni, Jalapenos & LSD.” In this whirlwind comic memoir, Mountain escorts the reader on his rabid quest for anything to avoid the looming bondage of adult responsibility. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
Art in the Parks: 2 p.m., Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain, 14950 N. 55th St., Longmont. Join for an afternoon of art exploration. Come out to open space and become inspired by the nature and beauty of picturesque landscapes. See core elements in the environment, recognize positive and negative space and explore contour drawing with the support of other art enthusiasts. Supplies are included. Registration required. Free, boco.org.
Salute in Song: 3 p.m., Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. The Longmont Chorale presents a salute to military veterans, featuring Dan Forrest’s ‘Requiem for the Living’, with chamber orchestra. Free-$27, eventbrite.com.
Star Wars goat yoga: 6 p.m. Sunday, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. On May the Fourth, participate in an unforgettable Star Wars-themed goat yoga experience featuring Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga’s galactic herd of costumed goats. Unroll a mat, and stretch among Jedi goats, Sith goats and maybe even a mini Chewbacca during this fun and playful all-levels yoga session led by a certified instructor. $35, multipass.com.
Pots and Petals Mother’s Day craft: 5 p.m. Monday, Axe Me Out, 2318 17th Ave, Unit G, Longmont. Create a unique gift by painting a pot and planting a beautiful flower for mom. This fun afternoon is perfect for all ages, so come together to bond, create and show appreciation for the amazing women in your lives. Free, business.longmontchamber.org.
Kids Craft Club: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Have fun exploring a variety of arts and crafts for an hour each month. May’s craft is bubble art prints. For ages 7 and up. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Bricks and Brews Garden Market: 4 p.m. Wednesday, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. Sip on a cold beer and stroll through the Garden Market. Over 12 Colorado vendors will be set up in the beer garden showcasing local treats and gifts. The market runs the first and third Wednesday through September. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
John Bunzli Trio concert: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee’s Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. John Bunzli is a Loveland-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His songs have won awards, been featured on the radio and included in award-winning films. He has toured extensively as a solo artist and, most recently, has been captivating audiences with his new band of talented Front Range players. Free, 303-485-5020, rosaleespizzeria.com.
Crochet Guild meeting: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Free monthly guild meeting. All skill levels welcome. Meetings typically include one hour for learning new skills and techniques, with additional time spent sharing inspiration, answering crochet questions and crocheting for charity. Free, 720-927-7278, facebook.com.
Page Turners Book Club: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Calling all avid readers. Join every second Thursday to discuss books from a variety of genres. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
MMB3 concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. MMB3 plays a mix of classic funk, soul and blues — both instrumentals and vocal tunes — with a creative approach and a New Orleans sensibility. Free, 720-600-2350.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.