Yard and gardening tips class at Erie Community Library and other events for today

Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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Oct. 3—Today

Yard and gardening tips: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Colorado's high-intensity sunlight, generally low humidity, rapid and extreme weather fluctuations, and diverse soil conditions combine to challenge Colorado gardeners. In this three-part series, CSU Extension Master Gardener Claudia Smelko will give attendees water-wise tips, advice and resources to care for and maintain yards and gardens year-round. Free, 888-861-7323, mylibrary.evanced.info.

Indoor Playground: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Airborne Dance, 1816 Boston Ave., Longmont. Unstructured gymnastics play time for ages 1-9. Teachers are available to enforce safety rules. $12, airbornedance.com.

Become a Volunteer Storyteller class: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Intercambio, 1715 Iron Horse Drive, Longmont. Join the St. Vrain Valley Storytellers for its next volunteer training and learn the art and skill of oral storytelling. The group tells stories in the elementary schools of the St. Vrain Valley School district, in senior living venues, at summer camps and other community locations and events. $75, 510-326-2398, svvstorytellers.org.

AWOLNATION at Boulder Theater: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Since its formation by musician and songwriter Aaron Bruno in 2010, AWOLNATION has redefined alternative music. Irontom will also perform. $32-$35, z2ent.com.

Upcoming

Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. This is an ongoing drop-in group, meeting weekly. Work on scrapbook projects, family history journals, greeting cards and other paper crafts. All levels of skills are welcome. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.

Scott Vonn at Rosalee's Pizza: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee's Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. Colorado's Scott Von writes music at the crossroads where Americana meets soul. Free.

Crochet Guild monthly meeting: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join fellow crocheters for a free gathering on the first Wednesday of every month. All skill levels are welcome. Meetings typically include learning new skills and techniques, sharing inspiration, helping beginners and crocheting for charity. Free, 720-927-7278.

Libraries Around the World: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Libraries are as unique and diverse as the communities they serve. Travel with librarians as they share photo journals of library visits from abroad. Delicious, regional treats will be served. Registration required. Free, mylibrary.evanced.info.

Vic Dillahay and Doug Carmichael at Dry Land Distillers: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dry Land Distillers, 519 Main St., Longmont. Guitarist Vic Dillahay and saxophonist Doug Carmichael play a modern take on jazz standards, R&B and funk. All ages are welcome. Free, drylanddistillers.com.