Week of Sun Jan 11 through Sat Jan 17. Here is what is happening around town, plus what is coming up later in January. Dress for cold mornings and watch for icy sidewalks after sunset.
This Week at a Glance
- Sun Jan 11 - Community Winter Bird Walk at Sawhill Ponds - early morning
- Mon Jan 12 - Library Make and Repair Night - Boulder Main Library - evening
- Tue Jan 13 - CU Home Basketball - evening game - campus arena
- Wed Jan 14 - Small Business Coffee Hour - East Pearl community space - morning
- Thu Jan 15 - Snowshoe Social at Chautauqua - twilight
- Fri Jan 16 - Downtown Gallery Stroll - extended hours - early evening
- Sat Jan 17 - Winter Trails Volunteer Day - Foothills area - mid morning
Featured Events and Details
Community Winter Bird Walk - Sun Jan 11, 7:30 am. Join local naturalists at Sawhill Ponds for a beginner friendly walk along flat paths. Bring binoculars if you have them, plus warm layers and traction. Families welcome. Parking is limited, consider carpooling.
Make and Repair Night - Mon Jan 12, 6 pm to 8 pm at the Main Library makerspace. Free drop in time with volunteer coaches to help mend clothing, tune up small appliances, or get started on a 3D print. Basic supplies provided while they last. Teens and adults.
CU Home Basketball - Tue Jan 13, 7 pm tipoff. Expect heavier traffic near campus from 5 pm onward and reduced parking in adjacent neighborhoods. If you attend, arrive early for security screening. Neighbors should plan extra time for evening errands.
Small Business Coffee Hour - Wed Jan 14, 8 am to 9:30 am, East Pearl community space. Meet fellow owners and remote workers for low key networking, resource sharing, and winter hiring talk. Bring business cards and a one minute intro.
Snowshoe Social at Chautauqua - Thu Jan 15, 4:30 pm. Guides will lead a mellow loop if conditions allow. If trails are packed, the social becomes a traction hike. Headlamps required. Meet at the green pavilion 15 minutes early for a quick gear check.
Downtown Gallery Stroll - Fri Jan 16, 5 pm to 8 pm. Local galleries and studios keep later hours with new shows, artist talks, and warm cider stations. Bundle up and walk Pearl and the side streets. Street musicians will rotate through corners if the wind cooperates.
Winter Trails Volunteer Day - Sat Jan 17, 10 am to 12:30 pm, Foothills area. Help clear drainage, trim brush, and spot icy trouble areas after recent freezes. Tools provided. Wear sturdy boots and bring water, gloves, and a snack. Youth volunteers welcome with an adult.
Community Notes
Transit and parking: The HOP and SKIP routes are running winter schedules. Expect occasional delays during snow events. For downtown evenings, consider garage parking to avoid icy curb lanes.
Weather watch: Morning lows this week may dip below 20. Re freeze is likely after sunset. Sand your front walk and keep storm drains clear so meltwater has somewhere to go.
Parks and recreation: Indoor lap swim slots are popular this month. If you are flexible, aim for mid afternoon sessions. Outdoor courts may be slick; check surfaces before play.
Public safety: Keep space heaters three feet from anything that burns and never leave them unattended. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this week.
Looking Ahead through Jan 31
Dairy Arts Winter Makers Pop Up - Sat Jan 24 and Sun Jan 25. Local crafts, printmakers, small batch foods, and youth art corner.
Boulder Philharmonic Winter Concert - Sat Jan 24, evening. Classical program with a guest soloist and a short pre concert chat.
Chautauqua Porchlight Story Night - Thu Jan 29. Community storytelling on the theme Fresh Starts. Five minute slots, signups on site.
Library Tax Help Kickoff - Fri Jan 30. Trained volunteers begin free filing assistance for simple returns by appointment through April.
Open Space Stewardship Orientation - Sat Jan 31, morning. Learn how to join spring trail crews and habitat projects.
