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Violet Press, a wholesale greeting card and custom wedding invitation market, recently opened its first shop at 2007 100 Year Party Ct. #2, Longmont, in the Prospect New Town area.
The shop will feature cards, coasters and paper goods. Violet Press also provides a "a place
for on-site consultation to help couples create their own wedding stationery," states a press release.
“I’m so proud to be part of the Longmont community,” says Violet Warner, owner of Violet Press. “I have been dreaming of this moment for a long time. I’m so happy to have a place to do what I love every day.”
Violet Press holds letterpress workshops. The next workshop is scheduled for August 4 and will "teach students the historic art of letterpress," states the press release.
Violet Press is open Tuesday through Saturday. To learn more visit their website at www.violetpressandpaper.com.
Rally for our Rights Hosts FASTER Colorado at Longmont Public Library
On Saturday, August 4, Rally for our Rights is hosting FASTER (Faculty/Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response) Colorado at the Longmont Public Library from 2:30-4 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public, however, space is limited to 90 attendees. RSVP can be made on Facebook at this link or by email at [email protected].
Speaker Laura Carno and Columbine survivor, Evan Todd will be in attendance to speak about FASTER Colorado. The duo will be speaking about the "subject of arming teachers, something that 37 school districts across Colorado have already implemented or are considering," states a press release by Rally for our Rights
"Laura will be giving a presentation to discuss what FASTER has to offer communities, parents, teachers, and other school administrators when it comes to protecting our children in schools," states Rally for our Rights Facebook post.
According to the same Facebook post, "FASTER training enables teachers, administrators and other school employees to stop school violence quickly and administer medical aid immediately. FASTER is not intended as a replacement for Police and EMTs. Instead, it enables on-site personnel to save lives through prompt action."
“In the face of the violent tragedies we’ve witnessed across the nation, I believe it’s time to have a serious conversation about how we can better protect our children in school. I hope that even those who disagree with the concept will attend on August 4th to listen and ask questions. As parents, it is our duty to be informed. School safety is a multi-faceted issue, and we need multi-faceted solutions,” states Lesley Hollywood, event organizer.
To learn more about FASTER Colorado at www.fastercolorado.com.
Videos from Longmont Startup Week 2018 for Thursday, July 26
The following are the videos from the live-streams of Longmont Startup Week 2018 (LSW). Each live-stream was done by Sergio Angeles. If you see him at LSW, stop him and say hello.
Longmont Startup Week 2018 Video: Machine Learning For Startups
Longmont Startup Week 2018 Video: Smart Cities
Longmont Startup Week 2018 Video: Finding Hidden Talent: Autistic Talent in the Workplace
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A press release, from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, which provides information on the recent lowered fire restrictions.
