Coffee with a Geek - Dec 30, 2021 - Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce
Coffee with a Geek is a new program of the Longmont Chamber in Commerce in partnership with Data Ductus. Come enjoy free advice and talk to a real person about tech-related issues you may be experiencing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 30 at La Vita Bella on Main Street in Longmont. Drop by for 15 minutes or an hour, we are here to help! Our friendly Data Ductus geeks can help with everyday needs like installation and antivirus setup, common troubleshooting problems and backing up your data.
Data Ductus is a global IT Consultancy firm with our US headquarters in Longmont, Colorado. We combine market-leading expertise in Telecom, Enterprise IoT and Cloud Management, into a tailored delivery that enables organizations to embrace changing business and regulatory requirements through IT. Our expert consultants help organizations to become more agile, to adapt to change, and to gain a competitive advantage. By partnering with the Longmont Chamber, Data Ductus hopes to bring knowledge and expertise about the geeky things they love best to the local community we all call home. We hope to see you at Coffee with a Geek!
December 30
$5 All You Can Play for Quarters Club Members
Quarters Bar and Arcade "$5 All You Can Play" games for Quarters Club Members happens every Thursday! Come into Quarters from open to close and, for members, it’s all you can play. If you are not a Quarters Club Member, you can purchase a membership that day for $60 per year.
Ravin' Wolf at Bootstrap Brewing!
Join us at Bootstrap Brewing on Thursday, Dec. 30 for a performance from Ravin’Wolf starting at 6 p.m. Ravin'Wolf is an acoustic mountain blues trio with a red hot smooth peppy groove. People are buzzing about this tight little acoustic back porch jug-jam band throughout the front range of Colorado. They feature a wide variety of song selections from the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and Pre-war blues to Johnny Cash and Blues Traveller side by side with their original work. Soaring vocal harmonies and stellar guitar work make each song their own.
December 31
Versatile PhD Local Group, Front Range Colorado
Versatile PhD's local group is for PhDs and PhD candidates who are either contemplating or planning on leaving their academic careers. Leaving academia after investing enormous time, effort, and money is scary and complex, but this group provides psychological and emotional support throughout the process. Meetings will focus on navigating difficult conversations with colleagues, friends, and family about your leaving academia, exploring other career options, and making good decisions about when and how to leave. We will meet via video chat at 3:30pm on the last Friday of every month, except for holidays. Please email Danielle De La Mare for more information about the local group: [email protected]. Also, see Versatile PhD's national website for more information about their larger mission: https://versatilephd.com/.
January 1
New Years Day Niwot Antique Auction - Boulder County
The 32nd annual New Years Day auction will be held on Saturday, Jan. 1 starting at 10:00 a.m. in the large exhibit building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Some of the items at the auction will include slot machines, coin-op, furniture, antique firearms, swords, clocks, collectibles, bronzes and more.
January 2
LOCO Ukulele Jam with Brian Rezac! | Downtown Longmont, CO
Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in the LOCO Ukulele Jam every Sunday at Bootstrap Brewing - it's a blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels are welcome.
January 3
Workforce Boulder County’s Capable & Confident in the Job Search Workshop
Job hunting in a pandemic adds a new level of challenge. If you’re discouraged and frustrated while job hunting, Workforce Boulder County’s Capable & Confident in the Job Search Workshop is for you. Get re-energized for job search and build confidence for that next interview. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting. This event will take place via Zoom from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 3.
Open Mic with Denny Driscoll | Downtown Longmont, CO
Come to Bootstrap Brewing at 6 p.m. every Monday night to sign up to be a part of Open Mic Night with Denny Driscoll. Performers get a complimentary beer for their performance. Email [email protected] for specific questions.
January 4
Workforce Boulder County's Career Exploration Workshop
If you are unsure about your next career move, Workforce Boulder County's Career Exploration Workshop is for you. The career assessment tools we offer will give you insights into new jobs and careers that would be your best fit. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting. This event will take place via Zoom from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 4.
Workforce Boulder County's Updating and Tailoring Your Resume Workshop
It is recommended that you have a clear career direction before taking Workforce Boulder County’s Updating and Tailoring Your Resume Workshop on Jan. 4. Learn what the current trends are in resume writing and how to tailor your resume to the position to get your resume noticed. To sign up for a workshop, go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting. This event will take place via Zoom on Jan. 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Karaoke with Nic at Bootstrap Brewing! | Downtown Longmont, CO
Imagine someone who loves music and karaoke just as much as you do, has an eclectic taste in music genres, likes to get the entire crowd involved – not just the people singing – likes to dance and loves to throw a party. Welcome to Nic's Mobile Music World at Bootstrap Brewing every Tuesday night starting at 6 p.m.
Open Chess Night
Every Tuesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is Open Chess Night at the Longmont Public Library! We will have some tables set aside on the 2nd floor for playing with chess sets available. However, you may bring your own set. This event is open to all ages, but those 16 and younger must have an adult with them at all times. Evenings will be informal and there will be no instruction on how to play (we do have books on the subject)!
January 5
Workforce Boulder County's LinkedIn 101: Maximize Your Profile Workshop
Workforce Boulder County’s LinkedIn 101: Maximize Your Profile Workshop covers how to make your profile stand out, set privacy settings and make connections with others on LinkedIn. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting. This event will take place via Zoom from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 5.
