Singin' Strings dulcimer group and other Longmont events for today

Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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Jun. 8—Today

Singin' Strings dulcimer group: Singin' Strings is a group of dulcimer players meeting to work on their skills and share music. All levels of dulcimer players are welcome to join in. The group typically meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month; 2 p.m. Thursday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; 50¢; longmontcolorado.gov.

German conversation group: Native German speakers or those who have studied German, but lack someone to practice the language with, can come to this group to practice with others who also speak some German and are looking to enhance their skills in conversation with others; 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Preschool connections: Identifying and controlling big emotions can be hard, especially for young children. Kid Connects in the Neighborhood, a program through Mental Health Partners, will be partnering with the Longmont Library to provide a space for children and caregivers to learn how to identify big emotions and discuss ways to manage those feelings; 10 a.m. Thursday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Upcoming

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.

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.

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.