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9 things to do this weekend: Observatory open house, cycling, more

This weekend brings guided meditation, the Just CAAAS Conversation, rock climbing for beginners, a new art exhibition, Bike Film Night, a Boulder Creek cleanup project  and more.

Campus community members clean up along Boulder Creek
Friday, Sept. 9

   12:15–12:45 p.m.    CU Art Museum   ​ Virtual
Guided meditation can reduce stress and calm the nervous system. This weekly hybrid workshop teaches Buffs about a work of art in the museum galleries, followed by a related mindfulness practice. Registration is required if joining virtually.

   3–4:30 p.m.    Macky Auditorium, Room 117
Join an organic conversation with the CAAAS (pronounced "cause"). Important discussions about the Black experience from a Black perspective will be discussed.

   6–7:30 p.m.     Rec Center, Ice Rink Overlook Medium Meeting Room
The Environmental Center is featuring an hour of short films about biking. Films about bike theft, trails and more will be shown.

  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;8–10±è.³¾.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;   Sommers-Bausch Observatory
Explore the universe from the campus's observatory. If weather permits, visitors will get to look through telescopes. Additional open houses will be held throughout the semester.


Saturday, Sept. 10

   8–10:30 a.m.    Meet at Broadway and Regent RTD bus stop
Happy hiking! CU international students are invited to hike the Red Rock Trail with International Student & Scholar Services. Please bring a bottle of water, a snack and comfortable clothing.

Onward and Upward: Shark’s Ink open house

   10 a.m.–noon    CU Art Museum
Come celebrate the CU Art Museum’s newest exhibition showcasing one of the most comprehensive printmaking collections in the country: the Sharkive. Enjoy free breakfast and music, and create your own art. Meet the collection printmakers, exhibit curator and local artists. 

   10 a.m.–2 p.m.    Meet at Scott Carpenter Park
Do you want to make a difference in the community? Join the Climate Justice Team, CU Environmental Health and Safety, and others in a cleanup effort for Boulder. Food and snacks are provided.


Sunday, Sept. 11

2022 Buffalo Bicycle Classic

   9 a.m.    Farrand Field
One of the largest scholarship funding events in Colorado is back! There are nine bike routes, so you can choose what you are most comfortable with. Registration fees start at $40, and there is a virtual ride option.

   7–9 p.m.    Rec Center, climbing gym
Enjoy free rock climbing this Sunday at the Rec! The event will have staff to assist climbers of all levels