Nominations accepted for youth program
The Arvada-Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth program is accepting nominations up to Dec. 10 for the 2004-2005 program.
The AWRSAY program, now in its fourth year, honors deserving middle and high school students ages 13 to 18 from Arvada and Wheat Ridge. Nominations are focused on students who demonstrated personal strength, resiliency and determination in overcoming adversity and making positive changes in their lives or in the lives of those with whom they come in contact.
For nomination forms or information, call 303-914-6010, e-mail diane.hegeman@rrcc.edu or write to: Arvada-Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth, c/o Red Rocks Community College, Arvada Campus, 5420 Miller St., Arvada 80002
Santa photos at pet store
Santa Claus will pose for pictures with pets and their owners from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Paws ’n’ Play pet store, 7607 Ralston Road. The public is invited. Other holiday gifts will be available for purchase.
Craft fair at center
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., will host its 25th annual Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 and 27.
Chamber seeks nominations
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2004 Arvada man, woman and business of the year.
Each year the Arvada Chamber of Commerce recognizes individuals who have made a difference in the community. Organizers urge residents to take this opportunity to recognize someone from a church, organization, neighborhood or an Arvada business that has made a difference in the community.
The man and woman of the year recipient should be someone who lives in the Arvada area, has made a difference in the community and is not currently holding public office.
The small business recipient should be a member of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, been in business for five or more years and has made a difference in the community.
Nominations are being accepted until Dec. 6 and can be dropped off or mailed to the chamber office, 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada 80002. The awards will be presented at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s 80th annual dinner 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities.
For information, contact the chamber office at 303-424-0313.