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Please hold thE thought with me that PEACE on EARTH and calmer weather patterns CAN easily happen ... in a moment ot two of silence in ENOUGH of thE -collective Mind-.

Posted by Linda Ohlson Graham on January 23, 2011 at 11:01am

Numerous exhibits (please view: http://www.lindaohlsongraham.com/exhibits.php)

and events (please view: http://www.lindaohlsongraham.com/exhibits.php#events

display my efforts at contributing to World Peace and calmer weather patterns.

It is my hope that this VISION

re: HOW World Peace >could be created

and HOW our Earth-s weather patterns could be calmed

could be forwarded: globally ... (ty)

I would be VERY WILLING to speak at any event providing minimal tho adequate

travel and personal expenses would be paid. (I-m a thrifty person ... ).

Contact @ eoheavens@gmail.com

Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra - "Mostly Mozart" Concert

Posted by Shoshana Fanizza on October 29, 2009 at 11:00am

Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra performs "Mostly Mozart" Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:30 pm at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 355 Ponca Place in Boulder with a Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 pm.CU faculty clarinetist Daniel Silver joins Pro Musica in the sublime Clarinet Concerto by Mozart. Also on the program are Mozart's Symphony No. 27, Jennifer Higdon's Celebration Fanfare, and Musica Celestis by Aaron Kernis.

Clarinet Concerto, K. 622

This is one of Mozart's last completed works and is one of his most sublime. It was written for his friend, Anton Stadler, who was a virtuoso of the clarinet and basset horn. Stadler was especially known for his beautiful playing in the lower register of the clarinet, and Mozart exploits that strength in his concerto.

Symphony No. 27, K. 199

Mozart had written many symphonies before this one was completed at the age of 17. This symphony is a synthesis of everything he had learned on his many travels to musical centers, such as Mannheim, Vienna, and Italy.

Musica Celestis

The composer writes that this work was inspired by the medieval conception of of the angels singing in heaven, praising God without end. He notes that he doesn't particularly believe in angels, but that the image was powerful for him. He had been inspired by listening to medieval music, especially that of Hildegard of Bingen. Writers have likened this work to Barber's Adagio for Strings.

Celebration Fanfare

Jennifer Higdon is on the composition faculty at the Curtis Institution of Music. She is one of America's most frequently performed composers who has been commissioned by many major orchestras. Celebration Fanfare is a jazzy work for string orchestra.

Ticket prices are: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students, and are available online at www.promusicacolorado.org, or by calling 303-776-5355.

Pro Musica Colorado is a professional chamber orchestra with some of Colorado's finest musicians, conducted by Cynthia Katsarelis.

CU Faculty Clarinetist, Daniel Silver

Old guy, Dead guy, Time Travel? Find out more Nov. 6th at The Longmont Theatre

Posted by Tracy Cravens on October 29, 2009 at 9:51am

Longmont Theatre presents "Communicating Doors" By Alan Ayckbourn, Directed by Jackie TisinaiIn this intricate time-traveling comic thriller, Ms. Poopay Dayseer, a London Sexual Consultant from the future, stumbles into a murder plot that sends her, via a unique set of hotel doors, traveling back in time. She and two women who were murdered in 1998 and 1978 race back and forth in time trying to rewrite history and prevent their own violent ends.November 20096, 7, 8*, 13, 14, 15*, 19, 20, 21* Sunday performances are at 2:00 pm.All others are at 7:30 pmRated PG-13 for suggestive adult themesFor tickets call 303-772-5200 or go to www.longmonttheatre.org

vedicsoft

Posted by vedicsoft on October 29, 2009 at 6:33am

Vedicsoft is IT Consulting Company specializing in Data Integration, Business Intelligence and ERP. Services include business application development, customizing packaged applications and outsourcing. Our clients include fortune 5000 companies and mid-market companies

HULK not like snow!

Posted by Alek on October 28, 2009 at 9:00am

After confirming school was cancelled today (good call BVSD), I checked in on my Big Green Buddies (part of my crazy Halloween Decorations) to see what they thought of the cold snowy weather. They didn't seem too happy ... plus the inflatable Grim Reaper was buried in the snow and could use a hand! ;-)

Monarch High School Varsity Cheerleaders sweep the "Battle at the Capital" Competition

Posted by Wayne Minichiello on October 26, 2009 at 5:00pm

The Monarch High School Varsity Cheerleaders brought home the first place trophy in the 5A division at the Midwest Spirit's "Battle at the Capital" on Saturday, October 24. In addition to defeating the #5 nationally ranked Grandview HS squad in the 5A division the girls also garnered the "Grand Champions" award (#1 out of all 65 squads in attendance) and the "Best Performance" award..

Beyond the Earth Mother Press Release

Posted by The Muse Gallery on October 23, 2009 at 3:57pm

For Immediate Release through December 23, 2009Contact: Joanne Kirves, Executive Director 303-678-7869The Muse Gallery, 356 Main Street, in downtown Longmont announces Beyond the Earth Mother in the WESTend, the Holiday Gift Boutique in the Main Gallery and a special Glass Installation in the Muse front window. The Muse Gallery is a collaborative artist gallery in downtown Longmont where local artists display and sell their work. For the community, it is the Gallery where they can view and buy local art ranging from jewelry to abstract paintings. While the Muse is a member gallery not all members show at the same time, so each exhibition is fresh and new. The WESTend is a dedicated space within the Muse Gallery created to provide a space for diverse well-known to emerging artists with a variety of themes and are local to national and international artists.Presents…….Beyond the Earth Mother ~ New Works by Grahame AtkinsonRenowned Longmont artist Grahame Atkinson will be the featured artist in the WESTend with his new work Beyond the Earth Mother. In his Earth Mother Series Grahame creates an image that is both of the earth and from the earth. The Earth Mother embodies the past, present and the future, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life. Ancient images meld with the pregnant hope of new beginnings and all that the earth gives to support us on our journey. Beyond the Earth Mother is a series of sculptures and drawings that reflect Grahame’s exploration of the idea of the Earth Mother. This exhibition will have both drawings and sculpture in a variety of media that explore the idea of the inter-connectedness of nature and humanity as epitomized by the Earth Mother. Part of the exhibition will include several larger installations titled “Journey Pieces”."My artwork reflects an abiding interest in the Celtic peoples who populated Europe between 800 B.C. and the birth of Christanity. The myths, legends, arts and crafts of the Celts provide me with a springboard for a personal investigation of design and ancient belief shown in the sculptures I create." Grahame AtkinsonGrahame was born in England and studied ceramics to postgraduate level at Loughborough College of Art. He taught for sixteen years at a number of different educational institutions in England, culminating at the Dulwich Foundation. He was a Fulgright teacher in 1987 in Pendleton, South Carolina. Since September of 1990 he has made his home in Longmont, Colorado. Grahme is a member of the Muse Gallery as well as the Longmont Studio Tour. This is his fist solo exhibition in LongmontOriginal Holiday Shopping made easy at the Muse’s Holiday BoutiqueThe Main GalleryThis year Be Original and get your holiday Original Art gifts at the Muse Gallery. Our resident artists have created original works of art that will fit everyone on your list and every budget with gifts starting at just $25. Artists have also created miniature paintings and unframed photographs so Art can fit any budget. From hand made jewelry and purses for that special woman to Celtic crosses and hand-blown port glasses for men. The Muse Gallery’s resident artists are Angelo Ambrosia, Jon Clarke, Robert Goldsworthy, Linda Sole Faul, Marian Stonacek, Katherine Ware-Wolniewicz, Jayne Enerson, Grahame Atkinson, Lora Becker, Jason Emery, Dan Groenewald, Elaine Swenson, Lisa Pentz, Ana Maria Botero, Ani Espriella, Susan Strok, Ron Sweetin, Dan Hollingshead, Carolyn Bradley and the Prospect Art Association. We also have several guest artists just for the Holiday Show Caron Ellis, Marissa Perry Saints, Lynn Brown, Sara Broers Brown,The work ranges from jewelry to glass and watercolors to photography.Meet the artists on Friday November 13, 2009 at the opening reception from 6-9pm. The reception will feature appetizers from Terroir Restaurant, wine provided by Fox Creek Wine, Beer & Spirits, and Beer from Left Hand Brewing Company. John Cody will also perform live! The exhibition runs through December 23, 2009. For more information contact the Muse at 303-678-7869.Be Original this Holiday Season! Buy Original Art!“millefiori” ~ a thousand flowersA Muse Gallery Glass Installation by Angelo AmbrosiaLocal glass artist Angelo Ambrosia is taking his art making to a whole new level. What better way to make the holidays glimmer than with colorful glass. Angelo will take one window of the Muse Gallery and transform it into a colorful glass paradise. Angelo received a grant to create this glass installation. His goal is fill the window with a variety of glass platters varying in both size in color. Angelo commented that one piece of his glass art in the window tends to get lost, but an entire window of glass certainly won’t be overlooked. Join us on Friday, November 13th for the unveiling on the Muse Gallery.Gallery HoursTuesday – Friday 11am -5pmSaturday 10am -4pmOpen late until 9pm on 2nd Fridays & December 4th for Downtown Holiday Lights* * *

What do Cosmetics Have to do with Breast Cancer?? Boulder event Tuesday evening

Posted by Representative Dianne Primavera on October 23, 2009 at 10:30am

Only 11% of chemicals used in personal care products in the U.S. have been assessed for human safety, and exposure to product toxins are contributing to high breast cancer rates and other health problems. As I am a 4 time cancer survivor, I am speaking at FREE event on this topic hosted by The Women's Lobby of Colorado and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. If you register online at http://www.coloradowomenslobby.org/ they will reserve you a free goodie bag of free samples of local products from safe companies, including Pangea Organics, right here in Boulder. As part of Breast Cancer awareness month, do something besides worry!Tuesday, Oct 27 6:00p to 8:00pFirst Baptist Church1237 Pine Street, Boulder

Surviving Breast Cancer

Posted by Chandler Myles on October 22, 2009 at 1:21pm

My wife has a family history of breast cancer and it's struck both sides of her family. Last year my wife discovered that she also has breast cancer and she made the difficult choice to have a prophylactic mastectomy. She didn't want to take any chances. She underwent reconstructive diep flap surgery immediately after her mastectomy and couldn't be happier. There are no more traces of breast cancer and she's recovered her former shape and feels whole again. She is a survivor and I'm proud to have helped her through her journey with breast cancer.

Who's Lying Here? Balloon Dad and Previous Whitehouse Reports

Posted by Tai O'Hara on October 22, 2009 at 10:49am

CU Wizards Saturday October 24th @ 9AM - CU Boulder

Posted by CU Wizards on October 21, 2009 at 2:44pm

Please mark your calendars, Susan Frontczak will continue the series of free CU Wizards shows with /How Math Can Save Your Life!When: Saturday October 24, 2009 from 9:30 am-10:30 amWhere: The University of Colorado, Boulder - Cristol Chemistry 142Cost: FREE!CU Wizards is held one Saturday of each month during the academic year and covers a wide range of topics. The shows feature demonstrations and experiments and are geared toward science enthusiasts and children in grades five to nine. Each show lasts about an hour.DECEMBER DATE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT:Our December Wizards show has been rescheduled from December 12, 2009 to *December 19, 2009*. It will still begin at 9:30 AM and remains in Duane Physics G1B30. Please make a note of this change and our apologies for the inconvenience.For more information about the CU Wizards program, including scheduling and parking information, please check out our Web site: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/Web/wizards/cuwizards.htmlFor more information about the show, feel free to contact Erin Costello at 303-492-5011 or via email at djnadmin@jila.colorado.eduHope to see you at the show!

Help for those dealing with grief during the holidays

Posted by Rebekah SunderRaj on October 19, 2009 at 10:12am

In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement … but this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your loved one may cause anxiety and dread.You are not alone.Here you can connect with support, encouragement and advice to survive the holidays.Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon the Northwest Church of Christ will be holding a seminar entitled “Surviving the Holidays” by Griefshare. The building is located at 5255 98th Avenue in Westminster at the corner of 98th and Sheridan Blvd.Pregistration is requested. Please call 303-466-8414. Check-in, receiving materials and a continental breakfast will be at 9:30 a.m. The cost for the seminar is $5. Scholarships are available. Child Care will be provided.For more information go to www.griefshare.org/holidays. This site helps you:• Discover practical, stress-reducing ideas that will help you face the holiday season• Find a Surviving the Holidays event near you• Find out how to begin receiving daily, encouraging emails written for people who are grieving• Discover why it’s still possible to celebrate this holiday season• Learn more about the GriefShare program

Childrens acting opportunity - Audition for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Posted by Tracy Cravens on October 15, 2009 at 10:00am

LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY SEEKS KIDS FROM 4 TO 19Come one, come all. The elves are busy at Longmont Theatre Company getting ready for a stupendous, tremendous, fantastical Christmas celebration; and all they need is YOU! LTC is proud to announce auditions for it’s 2009 Childrens’ Christmas Show, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” This heart warming, hysterical funny and disaster filled show needs kids and lots of them. Any child/teen interested between the ages of 4 and 19 can audition at LTC’s annex on October 24 and 25. And what would you be auditioning for? How about six of the meanest kids in town.The Herdmens smoke, steal, and lie? How about a very frustrated pastor? No, then how about all the lovely gossipy ladies at the church discussing the Pageant’s progress. Or any member of the family of the poor director? Details and the audition form are available at www.longmonttheatre.org. Information from Sharon Kirby-Cole, Director 303-682-9282.Longmont Theater Rehearsal Space, 314 Main Street, Longmont COSaturday, October 24, 2009, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and on Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.No appointment needed, but please complete the on-line audition request form before the audition date. http://www.longmonttheatre.org/All roles available. See below for descriptionsCold readings from the script. If the actor does not yet read, he or she will be asked to perform in a short skit at auditions.Non-Equity only, no pay, no fee.Bring resume, and a list of all conflicts for evenings and weekends between October 26 and December 21, 2009.Also, upon check-in at auditions, the parents must provide information on any medical condition, and sign a form acknowledging behavior and rehearsal requirements.

Spoon River Anthology Auditions Oct. 24

Posted by Tracy Cravens on October 15, 2009 at 9:30am

Auditions for Spoon River AnthologyThe Odd Fellows Lodge, 434 Main Street, Longmont CO 80501Saturday, October 24, 2009, or Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 11:00 am until we are finished. Acting, Singing, Dance. Auditions are cattle call - please arrive at 11:00 am. Also, complete the on-line audition request form before the audition date. www.longmonttheatre.orgAll roles available. See below for descriptionsA prepared monologue, either comic or dramatic, no longer than 1.5 minutes. Selections from the script are preferred. No material from other media, including film or television, and no rhymed verse.16 to 32 bars from the traditional folk genre. No material from Broadway musicals, or from other music genres. The director and musical director will be specifically listening for your ability to handle traditional material.Be prepared to learn and demonstrate some basic folk dance steps with the other auditioners.Non-Equity only, no pay, no fee.Bring resume, headshot, and a list of all conflicts for evenings and weekends between October 26, 2009 and February 14, 2010.

Green Shoots: Signs of life in Local Real Estate

Posted by Dana Alford on October 13, 2009 at 5:08pm

Single family home sales are, generally, way off from last year. That said, there are price ranges where real estate sales are in fact ahead of 2008. A study done by Dagmar Alford of Options Realty shows where and is available city-by-price at www.OptionsRealtyLLC.net/market-statistics.asp. Highlights include:Boulder’s home sales in the $800,000 and $900,000 price ranges were off year-to-date September, only 14% and 5% respectively. Overall Boulder’s sales volume is down 40% from last year.Broomfield’s got signs of strength. The $100,000 sales are up 58% ahead of 2008 and the $300,000s are 22% ahead of last year. Overall Broomfield is only off 7% for the year-to-date from last year.Home sales in Lafayette’s $400,000s and $500,000s are ahead of 2008: by 9% and 43%. Overall Lafayette’s volume is 24% behind 2008.Longmont home sales are off in all price ranges except the $900,000s, which was even with last year, and the greater than $1 million, which is ahead of last year.Louisville’s $300,000 and $400,000 home sales are ahead of 2008 by 14% and 8%. The $600,000s and $700,000s are even with last year. Overall Louisville is off 9% from 2008.Superior sales are only off 4% overall and the $200,000, $300,000 and $500,000 price ranges were strongly ahead of 2008 by 27%, 25% and 31% respectively.Dagmar Alford, CNE, ABR can be reached at 720-352-8285 or Dagmar@OptionsRealtyLLC.net.

Eating Recovery Center Offers Insurance Guidance as U.S. Mental Health Parity Law Takes Effect

Posted by Crystal Thomas on October 13, 2009 at 3:17pm

Denver-based behavioral hospital offers tools to make insurance providers a partner on the path to recoveryEating disorders became one of the many mental illnesses now due the same benefits as medical and surgical treatments, as the U.S. Wellstone/Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 took effect on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a behavioral hospital providing comprehensive and sustainable treatment of eating disorders, offers individuals seeking treatment advice to maximize their access to benefits – whether they’ve had these benefits all along or are newly covered.“Your medical insurance provider can be a valuable partner in your path to eating disorder recovery. The key to building this partnership lays in doing your homework before you enter treatment,” explains Dr. Kenneth L. Weiner, founding partner and medical director of Eating Recovery Center, who was instrumental in passing Colorado’s parity law. “This means gaining a thorough understanding of your insurance plan and choosing a facility and course of treatment that best align with your benefit structure.”The U.S. Parity Act, which became law on October 3, 2008, requires those group health plans with 50 or more employees who choose to provide mental health benefits to provide the same coverage as medical and surgical benefits. According to Eating Recovery Center, an eating disorder center in Denver, understanding these new insurance benefits boils down to asking a few simple questions, including the following.1. Does the insurance company cover mental health treatment?2. Does the plan have different benefits for inpatient versus outpatient courses of treatment?3. Are there limitations on the number of days a patient can stay in treatment or the level of care he or she can receive?4. What are the plan’s deductibles, co-pays and expected out-of-pocket costs?5. Will the plan waive limitations on mental health treatment for serious mental illness, biologically based illness or parity diagnosis?Many plans will waive limitations for serious mental illnesses such as eating disorders. Once an individual seeking treatment has gained a thorough understanding of their benefits, exploring treatment options is the next important step.“Before choosing a treatment facility and determining a course of treatment, it’s important to see how several elements, including length of stay and level of care, will match up with your benefits structure,” explains Weiner. “It’s also important to understand if the treatment provider is an in-network or out-of-network provider, or if they will work with your insurance plan to contract a single case agreement.”Eating Recovery Center explains the distinction among the three different types of providers.• In-network providers: These facilities are in an insurance company’s network of service providers and will be subject to in-network insurance benefits. It’s important to compare the course of eating disorder treatment an in-network treatment team recommends with the insurance plan benefit structure to determine the best plan for the patient.• Out-of-network providers: Typically, an out-of-network provider is subject to more insurance limitations and less coverage. Though portions of an out-of-network provider’s service may still be covered as described in an insurance plan, it’s important to note that this type of provider can balance bill a patient for any treatment the insurance company does not cover. Eating Recovery Center recommends working with an out-of-network provider to determine total expected out-of-pocket expenses prior to entering treatment.• Single-case agreements: A single case agreement is a contract between an individual patient's insurance company and treatment provider, which allows that patient to be treated as though he or she has in-network benefits. Insurance providers who offer single-case contracts will review potential agreements on a by-patient basis. Oftentimes, the treatment facility will facilitate this process on the patient’s behalf. Before entering treatment, patients should ask the center if this is something they are willing and able to do. It’s important to note that the agreement is specific to the current episode of care and does not apply to care outside of this treatment episode.“By doing this important research, you’ll minimize stress, avoid the unexpected, and maintain an upfront understanding of your treatment throughout the recovery process,” explains Weiner.

Internships Hyderabad

Posted by iopportune on October 13, 2009 at 12:40am

Iopportune helps undergraduate Students find Internships in Hyderabad, Delhi, Bangalore & pune & internship for foreign students too. Iopportune Offers internship for undergraduate students from all over India & other countries.Internships Hyderabad

Kids Get Jump Start to Literacy and Success with Six Years of Free Books

Posted by Marilyn Walker on October 12, 2009 at 5:58pm

PlayFair Toys believes that kids’ dreams come true when they have the essential skills to make them come true – and reading is one of those skills. Yet many children have no way to develop a love for the magic of reading until they reach school age. By that time it is almost too late to help them. PlayFair Toys wants to change that with a new program to put one quality book a year into the hands of each child in Boulder and surrounding communities, without cost or obligation.Dr. Marilyn Walker, owner of PlayFair, patterned the program after Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library,” which gives every child in Parton’s home of east Tennessee a book each month until they are five years old. “We don’t have the means to do this monthly, but I wanted to do something with the potential to save someone from a lifetime of illiteracy,” says Walker. “We start by giving them board books from birth through their 3rd birthday, then hardcover books for their 4th, 5th, and 6th birthdays. The books will be gift wrapped to emphasize the specialness of the occasion.”Every child is eligible for the program. The only requirement is to sign up at PlayFair Toys with the child’s name, address, and date of birth, and then come in during the birthday month to pick up the book. A reminder postcard will be sent each year. There is no particular residency requirement – children from any community may participate.The costs of adult illiteracy are estimated at $240 billion each year in lost industrial productivity, unrealized tax revenues, welfare, crime, poverty, and related social ills. As much as 23% of the adult American population is functionally illiterate, reading at no more than a 4th grade level. Approximately 10% of the Colorado population lacks basic literacy skills, and even in Boulder County, which Forbes Magazine rated as the nation’s most highly educated community, about 7% of the adult community is not literate. American businesses lose more than $60 billion in productivity each year to employee’s lack of basic skills. Over 60% of incarcerated adults are illiterate.“It may sound trivial, but if we can make a difference in one child’s life, it will have been worth it,” says Walker. “These are lives we are talking about - the lives and futures of our children. Illiteracy is an avoidable tragedy.”PlayFair Toys, www.playfairtoys.com, is an educational and specialty toy store in Boulder, Colorado that is dedicated to positive child development and education. PlayFair Toys is located at 2550 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder, 303-444-7502.

Kutandara & The Longmont Chorale perform Oct. 17

Posted by Tracy Cravens on October 12, 2009 at 9:59am

The Longmont Chorale will present "Out of Africa' with Voices and Marimbas"Saturday, October 17, 2009, 7:30 pmCalvary Church - 2101 Gay St, LongmontThe Chorale will perform Africa inspired songs including Betelehemu, Jabula Jesu, O Sifuni Mungu, Freedom is Coming, and Hope for Resolution. Joining the Chorale will be the marimba band, Kutandara.Artist Hanlie Wessels will have her paintings of african animals available before and after the performance. For a sneak peak at them go to http://www.hanliewessels.com/.For tickets call 303-651-7664http://www.longmontchorale.org/http://www.kutandaramusic.com/

LiveWell Colorado “Challenge” Campaign Launches Statewide

Posted by Crystal Thomas on October 8, 2009 at 1:53pm

Vibrant Campaign Encourages Coloradoans to Help Each Other Lead Lives of Healthy Eating and Active LivingLiveWell Colorado (http://www.livewellcolorado.org), a non-profit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by inspiring healthy eating and active living, last week launched a statewide campaign encouraging all Coloradoans to challenge each other and their communities to live well. Although Colorado still holds the title of “leanest state in America,” the percentage of overweight and obese citizens in the state is on the rise. LiveWell Colorado, led by a five-year strategic plan, is committed to fighting the obesity epidemic through consumer education and policy and environmental changes.“Though Colorado ranks as the nation's leanest state, it's certainly not cause for celebration. The fact that nearly 19 percent of adults in our state are obese is cause for concern,” said Maren Stewart, president and CEO of LiveWell Colorado. “LiveWell Colorado is leading the way in challenging Colorado to become healthier.”Tapping into the creativity of Denver-based Sukle Advertising & Design, LiveWell Colorado will blitz the state this fall with a campaign focused on the theme, “Challenge.” Last Wednesday, the campaign kicked off with a flash mob in three cities across the state. In Denver, Greeley and Grand Junction, more than 100 people stripped down to retro, 1980’s-inspired work out gear and performed aerobics, leaving passersby engaged and amused. View the video here: http://www.livewellcolorado.org/challenge.In addition, citizens will notice billboards that spell “Indulge” in healthy and colorful fruits and vegetables and “Ride” made up of bikes, skis, snowboards and more (view art here: http://www.livewellcolorado.org/challenge); see television commercials that provoke citizens to challenge others to make healthy choices in everyday locations (watch a spot here: http://www.livewellcolorado.org/challenge); and enjoy a delicious array of non-traditional tactics that will ensure healthy competition among friends and family, colleagues and total strangers.LiveWell Colorado’s commitment to promote healthy eating and active living is underscored by statistics that indicate that obesity is a critical issue within the state’s borders. Colorado’s adult obesity rate has nearly doubled since 1995 and, according to a July report by the Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, more than one in four Colorado kids ages 10 to 17 are obese or overweight. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Child Health Survey states that 25.8 percent of Colorado children ages 2 to 14 are either obese or overweight.“Through comprehensive research we’ve found that leading a healthy lifestyle is more easily achieved when supported by the people with whom we live and work,” said Stewart. “This campaign is aimed at promoting that message – if we challenge and support each other to live well, we will succeed together.”LiveWell Colorado has funded local community initiatives across the state since 2006 through its coordination with Kaiser Permanente, The Colorado Health Foundation and The Kresge Foundation. The organization became a 501(c)(3) in 2008 and named its first president and CEO, Maren C. Stewart, JD, APR, in April 2009. Today, led by its strategic plan, LiveWell Colorado aims to drive infrastructure changes in Colorado’s communities and encourage organizational and public policies that make healthy eating and active living choices accessible to all Coloradoans.“By coming together as a state, we have the opportunity to support progress and keep Colorado in a leading position of health in our nation.” added Stewart.To learn more about LiveWell Colorado or the campaign, visit http://www.livewellcolorado.org.

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