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• Best Cities for Gen. Y: Boulder #1
• National Geographic Travel Features Boulder
• Band on the Bricks Slideshow
• One Minute of Filmmaker Fame at BOC
• Green Feature: An Intro to Zero Waste for Downtown Boulder
• International Fringe Festival: Support Needed
• Read for Nachos!?
• Pedal to Properties Electric Giveaway
• Vote Local in Netflix Competition
• One Boulder Fitness Membership Promotion
• Father's Day Bike Ride: Beyond Bike Paths Community Event
• 2009 Celebrity Commuter Challenge
• LOHAS Forum - Friday Reception
• Downtown Boulder Garage Renovations and Repairs
• Electronics Recycling Day
• Happy Noodles = Happy Staff
• Connect to Your Joy at Invironments
• Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery Presents: Older Boulder Artists
• Boulder Draft House Deals and Promotions
•Spotlight On: Bike to Work Day

Best Cities for Generation Y: Boulder #1
BusinessWeek just reported Boulder is the #1 city for Gen Ys based on rankings developed by Martin Prosperity Institute. See why!



National Geographic Travel Features Boulder
National Geographic Traveler has published an article titled, "48 hours in Boulder." Can't find anything to do? Read here!



Bands on the Bricks Sildeshow
Last Wednesday's Bands on the Bricks was a huge success (despite the rain)! Check out 9News' MetroMix slideshow of the event and click here for a list of future Bands on the Bricks!



One Minute of Filmmaker Fame
People Productions is encouraging aspiring artists to create a one minute video for the chance to have it viewed at the weekly Boulder Outdoor Cinema pre-show. At the end of the summer, three videos will be chosen for various cool and handy prizes. Submit your entry here.



Electronics Recycling Day: Saturday
On June 20 starting at 9 a.m. (till noon or full) businesses within the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District (BID) can recycle their computers for free (5 max). You must provide proof that your business is in the BID (e.g. business card, rental receipt, property tax statement.)  Enter the Wells Fargo Parking lot from the alley - only the first 100 computers will be accepted! Sponsored by Downtown Boulder, Wells Fargo, WW Reynolds, Paul N. Eklund Interests and Boulder Titans. Call 303-449-3774 to confirm eligibility.



Green Feature: An Intro to Zero Waste for Downtown Businesses
It has often been said that when a business generates waste, it is a sign of inefficiency. Zero waste is a concept that allows a business to evaluate all of its practices to find alternatives that will not generate waste. Learn more now!



Boulder International Fringe Festival: Support Needed
In 2009, more than ever, the Fringe is seeking sponsorships, advertising sales, donations, venues and other equipment.  Please act on behalf of the fringe, think creatively and rally some energy to support this year's Festival.  Find out how!


Read for Nachos!?
Rio Grande is teaming up with Boulder Public Library to encourage kids to read! Bring a completed tracking sheet into The Rio each month during the summer for a free kids meal! Pick up tracking sheets at the restaurant.



Pedal to Properties Electric Cruiser Giveaway
As part of Walk and Bike Month, Pedal to Properties is giving away an electric cruiser! Click here to register.



Vote Local in Netflix Competition
Boulder High School graduates Jon Goldman (writer/director) and Anna Salim (producer) have feature film that has been named one of ten Semi-Finalists in the Netflix Find Your Voice Competition. Vote for their Boulder production now!



One Boulder Fitness Membership Promotion
One Boulder Fitness is offering a 12 month membership for $500.00 ($268.00 off the normal price) for DBI members! Only a limited number of memberships are available at this price - deadline is July 15, 2009. Call Lanny Ladner at 303-447-8545 for more information.



Father's Day Bike Ride: Beyond Bike Paths Community Event
As part of Walk and Bike Month, Go Boulder is offering a "Beyond the Bike Paths" self guided cycling tour and community-wide celebration on Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. The tour will include various points of interest around Boulder and include lots of kid-friendly events around town. Click for a map, a schedule of events and the after party agenda ! Visit GoBoulder.net or call 303-441-3266 for more information.



2009 Celebrity Commuter Challenge
Monday, June 22 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Go Boulder and The City of Boulder will host the 2009 Celebrity Commuter Challenge, in which local celebrities will race by bus, bike and car to highlight Boulder's great alternative transportation. Start and finish at the Municipal Building (1777 Broadway). To participate call Andrea Robbins at 303-441-4139.



LOHAS Forum - Friday Reception
The Downtown Boulder community is invited to the Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability (LOHAS) Forum Exhibitor Tent and Reception on Friday starting at 1 p.m. The entrance fee is $35. RSVP is required, call 773-315-6011. Click here to learn more about the Forum



Downtown Boulder Garage Rennovation and Repairs Update
The Downtown Boulder community is invited to the Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability (LOHAS) Forum Exhibitor Tent and Reception on Friday starting at 1 p.m. The entrance fee is $35. RSVP is required, call 773-315-6011. Click here to learn more about the Forum.



Happy Noodles = Happy Staff
Thank you to the Happy Noodle House for hosting a wonderful lunch for Downtown Boulder staff & ambassadors on Monday. The samplings of your delectable dishes were heavenly! If you haven’t stopped in yet, visit the Happy Noodle for lunch, happy hour and dinner or check out their new Happy To Go delivery service! Get Happy.



Connect to Your Joy at Invironments
Join Invironments this Saturday for their workshop series: Cabinets, Salsa & Knives! Learn expert knife skills & eco-green cabinetry options. View invite.



Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery Presents: Older Boulder Artists
From June 17 - July 26, view an exhibit of works by residents of Golden West & Flatiron Terrace, students of Gay Curran, at Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery.  Mark your calendar for a Reception for the artists on July 12 from 3 - 5 p.m.  Read more.



Boulder Draft House Deals and Promotions
Downtown Boulder employees, enjoy 50% off lunches at the Draft House through June 30. Show your business card or take a short survey to receive the offer. Everyone else, enjoy 50% off all apps during Draft House Happy Hour! Visit them online.