


Mile High Mile: 6 p.m., Niwot High School, 8989 Niwot Road, Niwot. The fastest mile at altitude, The Mile High Mile is a one-of-a-kind-event. It showcases Colorado’s fastest elite milers and also hosts community races for all. Elites have their eyes on the prize purse of over $4,000 total and on breaking Colorado soil records. Meanwhile, the running community is super-psyched to race, cheer and volunteer. Come be part of the excitement to run or cheer. $10-$25, boulderroadrunners.org.
Red Frog Market: 10 a.m., Red Frog Coffee, 15 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 200, Longmont. Hop on over to shop at the Red Frog Market featuring unique and fanciful fine arts and crafts by local artisans, listen to live music by local musicians and sip on coffee shop drinks. Free, 303-772-7209, redfrogmarket.com.
Crochet & Chill: 1 p.m., Thompson Park, Fifth Avenue and Pratt Street, Longmont. Join fellow crocheters for a free weekend gathering. All skill levels are welcome. Beginners, this is the perfect time to come and get one-on-one help to get started. Others are welcome to join for some relaxed social time while working on current crochet projects. Free, 720-927-7278, facebook.com.
Pilates with a View: 8 a.m. Sunday, Sparrow Hawk Ranch, 14937 E. County Line Road, Longmont. Start Sunday with a feel-good mat Pilates class surrounded by mountain views and fresh air. Flow through a full-body Pilates sequence designed to strengthen the core, improve posture and leave participants feeling energized. Stick around after class to soak in the view, enjoy light refreshments and connect with neighbors and new friends. Beginners welcome. For ages 16 and up. $20, business.longmontchamber.org.
Ukulele Jam: 2 p.m. Sunday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Grab a ukulele, and join in the fun. Host Brian Rezac has extras to borrow, or bring one from home. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels welcome. bootstrapbrewing.com.
Silly Gooses open mic: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Luminous Tea House and Café, 624 Main St., Longmont. New open mic in Longmont that embraces all forms of comedy in a safe and supportive environment. Free, 303-951-5143, longmontoutloud.com.
Art with Books and Artists: 9 a.m. Monday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join Sara Broers Brown for a morning of making art inspired by book illustrators, including Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss, and famous artists such as Claude Monet and Paul Klee. During the week, participants will explore their creativity with paint, pastels, scissors and glue. Younger inspiring artists will have help with any skills they haven’t yet mastered. Brown is a Colorado K-12 licensed art educator with over 25 years of experience and is sure to fill the week with exploration and colorful art that might earn a frame. Be prepared to have a little bit of the sillies and movement. It’s recommended to bring an apron or oversized shirt that can get messy. firehouseart.org.
Tech Help Drop In: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Carbon Valley Recreational Center, 151 Grant Ave., Firestone. Drop by with a smartphone, tablet, laptop or other technology, and volunteers will try to help visitors make sense of the digital world. facebook.com.
Short Film Night: 6 p.m. Monday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Come watch three short movies — one documentary, one live action and one animated film each session. One of the films will be an Academy Award winner, one will be an Academy Award nominee and one will be neither. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Coffee Chat: 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, 11968 Mineral Road, Longmont. This is an opportunity for fellow chamber members to come out to CTRC to learn more about its mission and work, as well as ways to partner, including sponsorship and volunteering, and network with other local business people. A tour of the center will be included. Coffee and pastries will be served. Registration required. business.longmontchamber.org.
English Conversation Hour: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Each week, a native speaker will facilitate an activity to prompt and encourage conversation. All skill levels are welcome. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Fan Arts: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the history and significance of traditional Korean fan dance and paint their own decorative fans with traditional designs. This interactive workshop combines art, movement and cultural education to create a unique and memorable experience. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.