AJ - Friday on Flagstaff
A song-filled Shabbat service at the Sunrise Amphitheater followed by a community picnic.
Imagine Friday night Shabbat Services on the breathtaking summit of Flagstaff Mountain. Our 6 p.m. service is held at the Sunrise Amphitheater with panoramic views of the city of Boulder. Join us for an unforgettable Shabbat, surrounded by fragrant pines, red-rock outcroppings, great company, and song. Bring your family and friends or come alone and leave with new friends. No hiking involved! All ages are welcome. The song-filled service will be finished by 7 p.m. At 7 pm, join us for a picnic at the Stone Shelter picnic area, located just across the parking lot. Bring your own picnic dinner and tablecloth. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. (Open Space regulations.) PAY IN ADVANCE Details What: Shabbat Service and Picnic Dinner Time: 6 pm Service 7 pm Dinner Cost: Free for members . All others a $15. Directions: In Boulder, take Baseline Road west towards the mountains. Drive past Chautauqua Park on your left. The road’s name changes to Flagstaff Road. Drive (or bike!) 3.4 miles up Flagstaff Road, to Realization Point, then turn right and go 0.5 miles on Flagstaff Summit Road. It takes longer than you would expect to get up there. Click here for a map. Parking: All park visitors whose motor vehicles are not registered in Boulder County must possess either a daily or annual permit to park on Flagstaff Mountain. There are self-service stations or pay in advance here. The parking zone is 24700 >> Dogs: Please leave your dogs at home. Rain Policy: If it is raining at 6:00 p.m. we will relocate to the Jaycee/Wood Shelter, which is just across the street from the Stone Shelter where we picnic. Please bring a foldable chair and dress warmly if it is cold! But please know that it frequently can be raining in town and fine on Flagstaff or a storm can swiftly pass by leaving us able to have our service.
