Join us in the Garden!

Hello Lovely Gardeners and Friends of the Goss-Grove Community Garden,

So wonderful to see the plots being worked, seeds in the ground, and best of all, the gardeners, neighbors walking by, many asking how they can get a plot.  You no doubt have noticed, and enjoyed, the lovely flower beds, sitting areas and sculptures which grace this area.  All this has been created and maintained by dedicated folks in the neighborhood.  The flower beds and park area have been maintained and improved by the efforts of the gardeners in the plots. This is a gift back to the Neighborhood, which is not insignificant effort.  It would be much appreciated if you would consider if you might offer a hand from time to time. 

Getting into the dirt and beautifying this lovely Park and Garden is a wonderful way to make new friends, renew old friendships and make a difference in this community.  We would welcome you with open arms!  Below are the dates and times when we will get together and work together.  Bring yourselves, we'll supply the tools, training, and smiles. 

Day                 Date                Time

Saturday          April 9, 2011   9-11 am

Wednesday     May 4, 2011    5:30 -7:30 pm

Sunday            June 12, 2011 4-6 pm

Tuesday           July 19, 2011   6-8 pm

Thursday         August 18, 2011         7-9 pm

Saturday          September 17, 2011    8-10 am

Saturday          October 8, 2011          9-11 am

Event in Our Neighborhood

1st Annual Boulder Red Tent Bazaar!

Saturday, April 9th 8am to 3pm.

16th Street, between Canyon and Arapahoe

Join the women of the Boulder Red Tent as as they sell their wares and celebrate Spring on a beautiful April Day (Snow Day April 16th, same times).

Festivities include

• A fantastic yard sale with really “great” goddessy and practical goods, and hand-made things like salves, baked goods, and crafts
• Bodywork and Tarot readings in the Tent
• Music by Djs Vonobo and Nadi
• A raffle (including prizes from We’moon, Gladrags, and local healers)
• A tea party with Raw treats in the garden.

Bring a friend, have a picnic, and make a day of it. We are located 2 blocks from the Boulder Farmer’s Market, which will be open. 16th Street, between Canyon and Arapahoe. All proceeds go to support the Boulder Red Tent.

If you would like to donate things you are letting go of, items can be dropped by the tent on the evening of April 8th, from 6:30 to 8:00. If you want to donate but cannot make that time, email Kelly at tofollowyourbliss@hotmail.com. Hope to see you there!

A little bit about the Tent....

The Boulder Red Tent is a permanent sanctuary and retreat space in downtown Boulder that is run collectively. Members can attend all events (workshops, crafting days, moon ceremonies). Women exchange services (like massage and meals) to make all our lives easier. The space is open for members to go for unwinding and re-connecting to self all the time. Monthly Open Tents are held for the whole community.

The women of the Boulder Red Tent Collective, have joined together to celebrate and honor the cycles and rhythms of our bodies, particularly our bleeding time. Together, through creating this sacred space, we are reclaiming women’s culture and community.

To learn more about the Boulder Red Tent, please visit our Facebook Page.

This Needs Eyeballs

2010 Major Update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP)

Draft Plan to be released in early April

City Council will discuss draft policies and revisions to the BVCP Area III- Planning Reserve at a study session tonight, Tuesday, March 29. The Study Session packet is available for review at www.bouldervalleycompplan.net.

BVCP Study Session

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

7 to 9 p.m.

City Council Chambers

1777 Broadway, 2^nd Floor

Following the study session, a draft plan will be released for public review on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. The draft plan will be available on the BVCP website. The public is encouraged to provide input on the draft plan; feedback will be collected via:

• Email - Comments to BVCP@bouldercolorado.gov;
• Open House - the week of April 11 (details to follow soon);
• Comment form - on the BVCP website; and
• Public comment - at the May 24 joint City Council and Planning Board public hearing.

All comments received by Tuesday, April 26, 2011 will be included with the materials presented at the joint City Council and Planning Board public hearing on Tuesday, May 24.

For more information about the 2010 Update to the BVCP, visit www.bouldervalleycompplan.net or contact Chris Meschuk at 303-441-4293.

NOTE TO GOSS_GROVE
This has to do with the rezoning issue that we've all been working on. That means we need to pay attention and make sure we check and approve and/or comment on this draft and process. This will be on the agenda for the April 13--our usual quarterly meeting. Mark your calendars for both.

Talented Neighbor Johannah Reimer

Check out the photo show at the Laughing Goat this month. It's by a Goss-Grove neighbor, Johannah Reimer who lives at 20th and Goss, across from Snow Lion, and will be graduating in peace studies in May from Naropa. We are a talented neighborhood!

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Maria Krenz Featured in Coloradan Magazine

Goss-Grove neighbor, Maria Krenz, is featured in the latest CU alumni magazine. Worth a read. Check it out: http://www.coloradanmagazine.org/2011/03/01/surviving-unthinkable/