Hammering on the farm and other Longmont events for today

Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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Jun. 9—Today

Hammering on the farm: Drop by to watch a blacksmith work their craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower. Learn about blacksmithing tools such as hammers, tongs, anvils, swage blocks and more; 10 a.m. Friday, Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway, Longmont; free; bouldercounty.gov.

Drop-in handwork group: Bring some quilting or other small handwork, enjoy conversation and get help with projects. Newcomers are welcome; 1 p.m. Friday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Fitness in the park: Join recreation fitness instructors at local parks for a variety of free Friday classes. No registration required; 9 a.m. Friday, Pratt Neighborhood Park, 1540 Ithaca Court, Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.

Seeing Stars at Bootstrap Brewing: Seeing Stars plays a mix of Americana, rock, cosmic country and blues. The group's original music and select covers of favorite influences engage crowds and uplift rooms both big and small; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Upcoming

Charity Poker Run: Take a ride on motorcycles, cars or any other vehicles, stopping at four stops to draw cards, play games and meet new people. There will be a BBQ picnic, raffles, games, a live band and a live auction following the ride. All proceeds raised will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation; 8 a.m. Saturday, Longmont Moose Lodge 1548, 2210 Pratt St., Longmont; free-$30; thewishride.com.

'Bitsy Bat, School Star' book launch party: Celebrate the release of Kaz Windness' new picture book "Bitsy Bat, School Star." The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop will be on-hand to sell books and Kaz will sign them; 11 a.m. Saturday, Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Colors at Lanyon Park: Meet at Lanyon Neighborhood Park to read and dance to different rhythms around the world and have fun at the park; 10 a.m. Saturday, Lanyon Neighborhood Park, 1900 Collyer St., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.

Chancers Hooley at Left Hand Brewing: Chancers Hooley play Celtic rock with some traditional Celtic songs, original songs and some classic rockers tossed in; 6 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; free; lefthandbrewing.com.