Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Fan experiences with a cause: Longmont nonprofit Can’d Aid is offering opportunities for VIP tickets to sold‑out shows at Denver’s Mission Ballroom via a fundraiser, starting with Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Mac DeMarco -- get all the details.

Family-run eatery embraces community: A new Italian restaurant will open in Niwot this summer as Taverna Laudisio moves into the former 1914 House space at 121 Second Avenue, offering affordable food and patio service -- get all the details.

Multi-agency wildfire response training: Longmont will see helicopters today as the Colorado Fire Aviation Summit continues through April 28, with aerial water drops at Ralph Price Reservoir and temporary closures at Button Rock Preserve -- see locations and timing details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Dial in your setup: LoCo Skate Shop is Longmont’s homegrown skate hub for decks, trucks, shoes, safety gear, and no-nonsense advice. They keep the scene rolling with a local skate team, Go Skate Day support, in-store board repairs, and by turning broken decks into art... basically the homie who also stocks grip.

Grip strength upgrade: Longmont Climbing Collective packs 27,000 square feet of climbing, 60+ foot walls, 10 auto belays, and an outdoor wall, plus yoga and fitness to balance things out. Sneak in a solo burn or rally friends after work this week, your grip strength will thank you.

Low-key hair magic: Velvet Hair Lounge is a downtown haven with a calm vibe, stylists who actually listen, and results that look like you, just dialed in. With three chairs and an everyone’s-welcome feel, it’s an easy stop for a thoughtful refresh before the week takes over.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🏥 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ The Vein Connoisseurs PLLC | Wednesday (4/29) at 8:30 AM – HerScan is popping up in Longmont with painless, no-radiation breast ultrasounds that catch what mammograms can miss, especially with dense breasts. It is quick, prescription free, radiologist read, and $295 for both breasts. Book it, then reward yourself with coffee, because adulting.

🐱 Cats & Calligraphy @ Elevated Communities Cat Cafe | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:00 PM – Learn modern calligraphy at Elevated Cat Café in Longmont while adoptable cats judge your penmanship. Hilary from Lettered & Local leads, supplies included to keep, and $6 of the $65 ticket helps cats, so snag a seat and consider it self-care, charity, and a story.

🏺 Boulder Potters' Guild Spring Show and Sale @ Boulder County Fairgrounds | Thursday (4/30) at 10:00 AM – Boulder Potters' Guild is rolling out its Spring Show and Sale with kiln-fresh mugs, bowls, and the vase you’ll pretend is for farmers market flowers. Swing through, chat up the artists, and upgrade that “heirloom” chipped mug. Local, beautiful, and surprisingly practical.

🥟 Mocktails & Momos @ Crackpots Pottery Studio | Thursday (4/30) at 5:30 PM – Pre-game Mother's Day like a pro at Crackpots with pottery painting, handcrafted mocktails by Juniper Goods, and freshly steamed momos from Colorado Dumpling. Follow their easy project, or do your own thing. No kid chaos, just clay, conversation, and a masterpiece ready for gifting.

🚴 Let's Ride Longmont Weekend @ Hooptie Bike Lounge | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Tune up the legs and roll into Longmont’s cycling kickoff, with smart deals on bikes, merch, and parts all weekend. An exclusive Friday keg tapping, a Saturday night Explore Longmont ride, and a Sunday no-drop cruise, because camaraderie, not KOMs, is the vibe.

🎉 Re-Grand Opening & Spring Celebration @ Vintiques Curated Finds | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Celebrating its re-grand opening and spring, this Longmont fave is expanding with more vintage treasure, real-deal antiques, and boutique finds. Pop in for refreshments, door prizes, giveaways, and specials, meet the new artisans, and practice your “oh this old thing” face.

🚴 Strider Balance Bike Race @ Willow Farm Park | Saturday (5/2) at 9:30 AM – Watch tiny speedsters, ages 2 to 5, scoot like they’ve got somewhere to be, then wobble into glory at the Strider Balance Bike Race. Bring a balance bike, a helmet, and twenty bucks, because safety first. Spots are limited, register at longmontcolorado.gov/strider.

Nearly 50 acres on Colorado’s Front Range center around a 16.6-acre spring-fed private lake with 1.36 Palmerton Ditch shares. Trophy fishing, paddle boarding, and a trail ring the water. A glass-filled main home features a sunlit atrium and stone fireplaces, plus pool and orchards. A barn offers an office and stalls. Shoreline 6,500-square-foot building envelope captures Longs Peak views.