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ANNOUNCEMENTS
THROUGH JULY 29
The Lakewood Arts Council is seeking entries for a new exhibit called “Compositional Challenge.” Artists working in any two or three dimensional fine arts medium are invited to submit up to four works created on a circle, oval or square. All work entered will be accepted into the show. The exhibit will be displayed Aug. 4 through 29 at the South Union Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. For information and brochures, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
THROUGH AUG. 14
North Jefferson Junior Baseball Association (NJJBA) is now accepting Fall Ball registrations. Fall Ball begins Sunday, Sept. 7 and ends Sunday, Oct. 26. There will be over 50 teams so you will not play the same team every week, no practices and the best baseball weather Colorado has to offer. You can register online or by walk-in. For more information and walk-in registration dates, please visit www.njjba.org or call Todd at 303-456-5322.
ONGOING
Brothers Redevelopment will celebrate its 30th Paint-A-Thon anniversary Aug. 19. The nonprofit organization and more than 1,000 volunteers will paint the homes of seniors in multiple metro area cities. To qualify, homeowners must be at least 60 years old, demonstrate financial need and be on-site during the Paint-A-Thon. Homeowners get to choose the color of paint. Seniors are encouraged to sign up quickly, because assessments will begin this spring to ensure that applicants and their homes meet basic criteria. 303-202-6340 or www.brothersredevelopment.org
Mountainside Art Guild is sponsoring a show of miniature paintings from Aug. 28 through Oct. 26 in the Foothills II Art Center in Golden. All artists may enter the open-themed show. Entry forms are due Aug. 1. For information and entry forms see www.mtnsideartguild.org or call Carolyn at 303-973-2679.
EVENTS
JULY 18 AND 19
The Rocky Mountain States 16th Annual Post Card Show will be at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, from 12 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Admission is $5 per person, good both days.
JULY 18, 19 AND 20
Join the Horse Protection League for our annual Celebration Day Garage/Tack Sale event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days at 17999 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. All proceeds benefit the horses. On Saturday only enjoy country music, face painting, tour historic Churches Ranch and lunch. The food is donated by Whole Foods of Westminster.
JULY 23 TO 27
The 20th annual Buffalo Bill Days starts Wednesday, July 23, with the Buffalo Bill Days Golf Tournament at Fossil Trace Golf Course. Thursday, July 24, the Golden Chamber of Commerce will host its annual barbecue luncheon at the Buffalo Rose Events Center, 12th Street and Washington Avenue. The main celebration starts at Parfet Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 25. Continuous events in the park will include music and entertainment on the main stage, arts and craft vendors, food and beverage vendors and rides and games for the kids. Saturday, July 26 the Golden Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast followed by the Best of the West Parade. After the parade, Washington Avenue will close to showcase the Wild West Show and car show. Finally, Sunday, July 27, residents can attend a Community Worship Service followed by the children’s Muttin’ Bustin’ event and car show. 303-384-0003 or goldenbuffalobilldays@msn.com
JULY 26
The Tennis Block Party — a special needs tennis event — runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the New Golden High School Courts, 1200 Johnson Road, Golden (1 block north of Golden Post Office). This Tennis Block Party is to provide an opportunity to introduce tennis to all. The hope is to start a “Unified Tennis League” with special needs athletes, players and volunteers in the area. For more information or to register, contact Lili Bell Shelton, Head Tennis Pro, Mount Vernon County Club, 303-526-4173 or lilibell@comcast.net.
AUG. 16 AND 17
Meet nationally acclaimed sculptor Richard Fitzgerald during the Golden Fine Arts Festival at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Entry is free. 303-279-1192 or www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com
SEPT. 13
Join legendary runner and Gold Medal winner Frank Shorter and the Panorama Research & Education Foundation for the 8th Annual Walk for Joint Health at Lions Park. Walk along the scenic Clear Creek path for a distance of 5K, 3K or 1K and help raise money and awareness for joint health. After the walk, pick up a box lunch and enjoy the music of the Denver Concert Band. There will be a health fair where participants can learn how to stay fit, active and healthy. Pre-registration is $15 and registration the day of the Walk is $20. Call 303-274-7303 for more details or to register. For further information regarding the Panorama Foundation and upcoming events, please visit the Web site at www.panoramafoundation.org.
CAMPS
THROUGH AUG. 1
A hands-on history summer day camp for 6- to 10-year-olds takes place at the Clear Creek History Park. This weeklong, outdoor day camp combines the history of pioneers in the Colorado Territory with a creative interactive fun program. Kids will churn butter, make pie and pan for gold! The week wraps up with all the kids creating a pageant for the whole family to enjoy. There are seven week-long sessions. Cost is $160 for members and $195 for non-members. To register, call 303-278-3557 or go to astorhousemuseum.org to find an online registration form.
AUG. 3 AND OCT. 26
A Rising Star Equestrian Center hosts open shows at 9470 Indiana St. in Arvada. An indoor arena and two outdoor arenas will be available. Registration is at 8 a.m.; classes begin at 9 a.m. 303-431-4675, www.arisingstareq.com/horse_shows.htm or Roxxii2004@yahoo.com
VISUAL ART
THROUGH JULY 27
Self Defined: Art Of The Self Portrait is presented by FLASH Gallery and Working with Artists, 445 S. Saulsbury, Lakewood. The show depicts creative representations of “self” by local and national artists. 303-837-1341
THROUGH JULY 31
The Tuesday Group art exhibit runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The Tuesday Group is a group of artists from the N. Jeffco area that attend a studio class at the N. Jeffco Community Recreation Center. They work in a variety of media and styles, from realism to abstract and oils to collage. The cost is free. Contact S.L. Van Dam 303-438-0441 for more information.
THROUGH AUG. 1
The Lakewood Arts Council presents the 13th Annual “From the Garden” exhibit at the South Union Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. This lovely show brings gardens inside with over 125 works done on the theme of florals and plants. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
THROUGH AUG. 31
“Worn Out — From the Inside Out,” a gallery by Haley Mariah, is in the Theater Gallery of the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Free admission.
“Spokes,” a gallery by Tony Ortega, Phil Bender, Brenda Vang, Justin Beard, Zack Smith, Melissa Moore and Paul Yalowitz, is in the Upper Gallery of the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Free admission.
AUG. 1 THROUGH 31
A special show for Coloradoan sculptor Tammy Bality will be at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, during normal gallery hours. The show will feature raku hand built pottery sculpture and bronze. Entry is free. 303-279-1192 or www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com
“Contemporary Art Tells Stories,” a special art show featuring 20 new paintings by artist J. Nelson will be at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Entry is free. 303-279-1192 or www.spiritsinthewind.com
AUG. 30 THROUGH SEPT. 1
“The Wonder of Mata Ortiz Pottery,” a huge array of hand coiled and painted pottery, is one of the finest and most innovative ceramics in the world. The show will be at Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 303-279-1192 or www.spiritsinthewind.com
THROUGH SEPT. 7
“Summer of Cycles: Motorcycles from the Harry Mathews and Jim Dillard Collections” is in the Lower Gallery of the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth. Free admission.
THROUGH OCT. 5
Headdresses, Helmets, Hats: Headwear from Around the World appears in the Radius Gallery at Lakewood’s Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. The headpieces are from the private collection of guest curator Dr. Beverly Chico.
ONGOING
Artist Freda Kanizay offers an open studio from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays with a model at 625 S. Parfet St., Lakewood. Her paintings are for sale. The open studio is free. 303-986-0427
The artwork of Joan Brooks is on display at the Nail Boutique, 106 N. Rubey Drive, Suite C, Golden. The artwork varies from oils to mixed media and from landscapes to abstracts.
A community art day runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at Front Range Waldorf School, 12577 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood. Attendees can explore watercolor painting, clay modeling and drawing. Kris Carlson, a Waldorf-trained teacher with more than 25 years experience as a professional artist, leads the classes. Classes are free and open to all ages. 303-232-9148
THEATER AND FILM
THROUGH AUG. 3
“Buddy … The Buddy Holly Story” shows at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. In an electrifying 1950s musical celebration, two of Holly’s unforgettable performances are recreated: the Crickets’ appearance at the Apollo Theatre and his final concert with Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. Tickets start at $38. 720-898-7200 or arvadacenter.org
THROUGH AUG. 9
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” directed by Annie Dwyer, shows at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Heritage Square Music Hall Children’s Theatre. This original adaptation of the fairy tale, written by Jane Nelson-Rud and Annie Dwyer, is interactive for children of all ages as they join on stage to help tell the story. Tickets cost $6 for children and adults, and $5 for seniors 62 and up. 303-279-7800 or www.hsmusichall.com
JULY 19 THROUGH AUG. 18
“Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” presented by Spotlight Theater, runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the West Colfax E-Vent Center, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood (1 block east of Kipling). This Broadway hit is an homage to Neil Simon’s early days in show biz when he worked as a junior joke-smith for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” on NBC in the 1950s. This show is produced in cooperation with The “E” Project, Inc. and contains adult language. 303-232-0363
AUG. 1 THROUGH SEP. 26
“Hay Fever,” written by Noel Coward and directed by Richard H. Pegg, will be at the Miners Alley Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays (2 p.m. 9/26). The cost is $20, with senior, student and group rates available. Miners Alley Playhouse is located upstairs of the historic Foss building on 13th and Washington Avenue. Contact Rick Bernstein at mtckid@earthlink.net or 303-935-3044.
AUG. 19
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents the second show in its Family Fun Night series — Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater. Families of all ages will be amazed by Garbo’s gigantic inflatable inventions that take on a life of their own in hilarious ways. The whole family can participate in a wide variety of free activities on the Plaza, play on Squiggles the giant sea monster and visit the cool summer gallery exhibitions about bikes and motorcycles. Bring a picnic dinner or eat at the outdoor concessions. Discover everything the Arvada Center has to offer this summer. Tickets are $14 and $48 for a Family 4 Pack. For tickets, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
SEPT. 5 THROUGH 20
The Festival Playhouse presents “A Nice Family Gathering” beginning at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. This show is appropriate for ages 12 and up. The Playhouse is located at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets are $14 Friday and Saturday night, and $12 Sunday. Call the box office at 303-422-4090 or e-mail at festivalplayhouse.com.
SEPT. 30 THROUGH DEC. 28
“Seussical” will run Sept. 30 through Nov. 14 in the main stage theater, and Nov. 28 through Dec.28 in the black box theater. Embrace the wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before! Classic stories including “Horton Hears a Who,” “Gertrude McFuzz” and “The Cat in the Hat” collide in this musical extravaganza with all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters. Tickets go on sale Aug.1. Weekday general admission tickets cost $8 and weekend reserved tickets are $9. For more information on the Arvada Center call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
FEB. 17 THROUGH MAY 9
“Just So” will play in the main stage theater at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities. Ever wonder how life’s little mysteries came about? It’s time to find out! Set in a once-upon-a-time land of trunkless elephants, thin-skinned rhinos and spotless leopards, everything is “just so” until a great adventure transforms them all. “Just So” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Tickets go on sale Aug.1. Weekday general admission tickets cost $8 and weekend reserved tickets are $9. For more information on the Arvada Center call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
MUSIC
JULY 25 AND 26
John Adams’ concert “Rocky Mountain High” — a tribute to John Denver — will start at 7 p.m. at the Miner’s Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. The box office and lounge open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $18 or $19 through PayPal. For reservations call 303-935-3044.
JULY 26
Debbie Reynolds comes to the Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Backed by the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, Debbie Reynolds, the grand dame of Broadway, silver screen star and Las Vegas headliner, will delight you with her energy, talent and charm. Tickets are $10 to $70. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
AUG. 6 THROUGH AUG. 24
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra begins its 56th consecutive season with a celebration of free summer concerts in the parks of Jefferson County. The first concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge. At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 the JSO will perform at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center at 8500 W. 38th Avenue and Lutheran Parkway West as part of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, in conclusion of Golden’s Fine Arts Festival, there will be a concert held in Parfet Park, Golden at 10th Street and Washington Avenue. The culminating concert will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 24 in E. B. Raines Park, 11810 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. For more information, visit www.jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org or call 303-278-4237.
AUG. 16
Asleep at the Wheel and guest cowboy poet Andy Nelson are presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. An enticing medley of fiddles, horns, steel guitars and piano creates a sensational musical energy that is sure to have you on your feet. Tickets are $10 to $42. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
ONGOING
Patrice LeBlane performs live jazz (piano/vocals) with Rex Spease on woodwinds every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cucina Roma Roma Restaurant, 12363 W. 64th Ave. 303-431-4200
Jon Chandler hosts a song circle the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-421-2304
A drum circle gets rolling at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Full Moon Books, 9108 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood. 303-233-6666
The dance group “Sidekickers” seeks enthusiastic performers for their Gold Rush Show, Malt Shop Review and USO Show, which all feature dances dating to those eras. Any level of dancing skill is welcome. 303-936-9377 or 303-994-0955
Musicians play during free Friday afternoon wine tastings at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
A DJ will play jazz music Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Cheshire Cat Brewpub, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada. 303-431-9000
A jazz jam starts at 11 a.m., followed by $5 salsa lessons and dancing with La Candela salsa orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
A karaoke contest begins at 9:30 p.m. Sundays at Eck’s Saloon, 9890 W. Girton Drive, Lakewood. Winners get cash prizes. 303-989-2991
Residents have 15 minutes to do anything they want at the open stage at 7 p.m. Mondays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
The Cheshire Cat Brewpub, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada, hosts a Celtic Jam every Thursday at 7 p.m. All Celtic musicians are welcome. No cover charge. 303-431-9000
The Village Roaster Cafe, 7978 W. Alameda Ave., Unit E, Lakewood, has musical artists performing a variety of styles Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Clam Daddys plays at 7:30 p.m. most Wednesdays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
Mulligan Stew, a Celtic folk band, plays at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cheshire Cat Brewpub, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada. 303-431-9000
DANCE
AUG. 15
Colorado Ballet is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Features include “Yes, Virginia, Another Piano Ballet,” choreographed by Peter Anastos and music by Frederic Chopin; “Gisselle” (Act II Pas de deux), choreographed by Jean Corrali and Jules Perrot, as revised by Marius Petipa; and music by Adolphe Adam and “… smile with my heart,” choreographed by Lar Lubovitch and music by Marvin Laird (Fantasie on Themes by Richard Rodgers). Tickets are $10 to $45. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
LITERARY
ONGOING
All Jefferson County libraries accept used books, both paperbacks and hardbacks, year-round. 303-275-2240
Each Jefferson County Public Library location offers a used book sale area. Most hardbound books cost $2, paperbacks $1 and magazines 10 cents. Proceeds go to a good cause; they help fund children’s and teen reading programs, including the Summer Reading Club, Traveling Children’s Library and Knott’s Kids. www.friendsofjcpl.org
Jefferson County Public Libraries publish a monthly newsletter listing free classes, activities for children and special programs for adults. Pick up a copy at any Jefferson County public library. 303-275-2205
Jefferson County Public Libraries offer recycled children’s books and materials to Jefferson County nonprofit agencies. Materials may be picked up the second Thursday of every month at the library offices, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Representatives should bring identification of their organization. 303-275-2224
Storytime is offered at all Jefferson County libraries. For a schedule of Storytime, programs and activities for children, visit www.jefferson.lib.co.us.
OUTDOORS
THROUGH SUMMER
The Splash at Fossil Trace, the largest water park in Jefferson County, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The water park features two twisty turning body and tube-ridin’ water slides; an activity pool complete with fountains, wading areas and a 500-gallon dump-bucket that will part the hair of anyone standing under it’s fury; a jungle-gym and smaller water slides for all ages; a beach-like sand area fun for all ages; and a gentle spray fountain play area for young children ages 1-100. The park is located at 3151 Illinois St., Golden. 303-277-8700
AUG. 3 and OCT. 26
Open shows happen at A Rising Star Equestrian Center, 9470 Indiana St., Arvada. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Classes start at 9 a.m. For information and entry forms, call 303-431- 4675.
AUG. 23
Capitol Steps is presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. A presidential election year provides excellent food for political satire, and the Capitol Steps gang will break through the campaign rhetoric that’s been driving you crazy. Tickets are $10 to $40. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
ONGOING
Kayak Roll Lessons are offered 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Golden Recreation Center pool. The $50 fee includes equipment and instruction by Renaissance Adventure Guides. 303-215-9386 or www.goldenriversports.net
The Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th St., Golden, offers a variety of introductory and intermediate climbing classes for youth this summer. 303-996-2751 or www.cmc.org/education
FAMILY
ONGOING
Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, has a variety of free programs for children each month. 303-590-1393
The D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada, presents Baby Boogie, a music and dance event for families and children, from 3 to 6 p.m. every Sunday. 303-463-6683
Various classes and activities for kids are presented at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org, or 720-898-7200
AUDITIONS
JULY 21 AND 22
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for “Hollywood Arms.” This production will be directed by Terry Dodd and produced by Rod A. Lansberry. Equity auditions will be held July 21 from 11 a.m. to noon. Open auditions will be held noon to 3 p.m. July 21 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 720-898-7200. Auditions will be in Denver only and no out of town auditions are scheduled. Actors should prepare the following: a one minute contemporary comedic monologue and one minute contemporary dramatic monologue. Along with two monologues, the roles of Young Helen, Older Helen, Alice and Malcolm must have a song ready to sing a cappella. A headshot and resume are required. Equity members must have a current ID card. Rehearsals for “Hollywood Arms” begin Oct. 3. The show opens Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 23, Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees Wed, Sat and Sun for a total of eight shows per week.
ONGOING
Sweet Adelines High Country Chorus is hosting a membership drive for women of all vocal ranges from 6:30 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Come and meet women who love to sing. 303-295-0307
Michelle’s Music Studio has openings for 7th to 12th grade tenor and baritone singers wanting voice coaching. Solos are available for the Spring 2008 concert at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood. Auditions will be scheduled after an interview and with parent approval. 303-989-7272 or MTBecole@msn.com
Original roots rock band Carla Conover and the E Project Band seeks a drummer at West Colfax E-Vent Center, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 303-883-0204 or kencrow@comcast.net
The Wheat Ridge Community Chorale is auditioning for all voice parts. 303-431-2201
The Musical Sacra Chamber Orchestra is holding auditions for section players in all string and brass sections. Contact 303-421-2141 for an audition time.
The Lakewood Symphony has openings for section strings and substitutes in all other sections are ongoing. 303-980-0400.
The Colorado Chorale is holding auditions for all voices. Call for an audition appointment. 303-422-5785
CLASSES, LECTURES
THROUGH JULY 19
InspiritAlive is a class to help foster your child’s self-image on Saturdays from 3 to 3:45 p.m. at Golden Pilates, 922 Washington Ave. Registration is $54 (includes $4 materials fee) for one child and one adult. Contact Eliza Parker for registration and more information at InspiritAlive@mac.com or 720-252-9982.
THROUGH AUG. 28
Mixed Taste: Tag Team Lectures on Unrelated Topics is a lecture series that runs every Thursday at the Laboratory of Art and Ideas at Belmar, 404 S. Upham St. Price for members is $7.50 and non-members is $12.50. The program is expected to fill up quickly so visitors interested in attending are encouraged to buy tickets early. Tickets to each lecture can be purchased online at belmarlab.org. For more information contact Erin Lantz at 303-934-1777.
SEPT. 12
“The Balancing Act,” a day retreat for entrepreneurs, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Country Club, Golden. Learn to live and work more successfully. Empower ‘The Leader in the Mirror’ to make a bigger difference in the world around you. Cost is $195 ($25 early bird discount before Aug. 1, $170) and a continental breakfast and lunch buffet are included. Contact Victoria Munro at 720-962-8888 for more information.
ONGOING
Thank God It’s Friday Yoga- Asana Yoga Studio hosts Thank God It’s Friday Yoga from 6 to 7:15 p.m. every Friday night. The class is a healthy alternative on Friday night to help you decompress from the week and approach the weekend in a positive, calm, peaceful space. Vinyasa flow uses momentum, music and breath. A flowing sequence of postures is linked together. These classes build strength and stamina at the same time as increasing flexibility. Class is followed by relaxation. The cost is $5 for the first visit to the studio, and punch cards are available.
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is offering several camps for second through seventh graders. Weeklong camps include Young AmeriTowne, International Towne, Jr. Money Matters, Girls Can and more. Each camp is $185; financial assistance is available. Details and registration can be found at www.yacenter.org or by calling 303-321-2265.
Three Trusts, Inc. offers classes each month in Golden and online to help parents reduce the impact of the divorce on their children at 1010 Washington Ave., (Golden Visitors Center), second floor. 720-290-5715 or www.threetrusts.com
The North Jeffco Park and Recreation District board of directors meetings take place the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. For more information and an agenda, visit www.northjeffco.org. 303-424-2739
Community Tai Chi and Yoga Classes are offered through the Eli Ashby Healing Arts Center, 7401 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that incorporates preventative and curative traditional Chinese medicine. $180/18 classes. Yoga eases anxiety, increases self-esteem and confidence and benefits immune, muscular and skeletal systems. $125/10 classes, $15/drop-ins. All levels and ages are welcome. Family discounts are available. 303-463-6565
Working with Artists, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood, offers a variety of classes on traditional and digital photography for adults and children taught by professional working artists. 303-837-1341
Free yoga classes for people with Parkinson’s run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Asana Studio, 16399 South Golden Road, Golden. The primary goal of the class is to empower Parkinson’s patients with skills that enable them to cope with the physical challenges of the disease. For more information contact Joann Gibson. 303-915-4971 or JGibson624@aol.com
StrollerFit Exercise with Your Baby invites new and expectant moms for a 50-minute total body workout using strollers as a portable fitness machine while songs, nursery rhymes and other visual and tactile stimulation entertain babies. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays in the event center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; and 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gold Crown Foundation Field House, 150 S. Harlan, Lakewood. The first class is free. 720-233-6666 or www.strollerfit.com/denver/west
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Colorado sponsors free family education classes through October. The classes are offered at various locations throughout the state and are designed for families and caregivers of adults, adolescents and children diagnosed with a brain disorder. Call or visit the Web site for locations, dates and times. 303-697-6808 or www.namicolorado.org
Singles University offers numerous classes for singles via telephone and Internet. Topics include making small talk, attraction traps, flirting with women and dating over the holidays. www.singles-university.com
The Tri-County Workforce Center, 730 Simms St., Golden, offers a variety of free workshops on job searching, networking and computers. www.trico1stop.org or 303-271-4715
The Wheat Ridge Senior Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., offers a variety of classes on computers, cooking, art, Spanish, cooking and wellness. 303-205-7500
The Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., hosts a Healthy Design series from 1 to 2 p.m. Fridays. Learn how to transform your favorite recipes into healthy alternatives and how to use herbs and spices in your cooking. Cost is $4 a class. 303-205-7500
Jefferson County Colorado State University Cooperative Extension hosts an urban gardening series at Belmar. Receive free gardening tips from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays. 303-742-1520
The Festival Playhouse in Olde Town Arvada offers acting classes for children ages 6 to 17 of all levels of experience at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Cost is $100 to $200. 303-422-4090
Whole Foods Market-Belmar, 444 South Wadsworth Blvd., hosts a variety of food classes and book signings each month. 303-935-5000
The “E” Project, 9797 W. Colfax, Lakewood, offers performing arts classes for children and adults. Classes include beginning theater, playwriting for teens, improvisational theater and playacting for seniors. www.theeproject.org 303-883-0204
The nonprofit Small Business Development Center of Colorado, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, No. 400, Golden, provides private, individual counseling to emerging and existing businesses at no charge.
A teen acting and on-camera audition workshop for ages 11 to 18 is offered Sundays at Bill Howey’s Acting Workshop. 303-763-9029. 303-233-5555 ext. 1202 or www.digitalmovies.tv
Charles Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St., Lakewood, offers ongoing classes in Nia, a barefoot, cardiovascular mind-body fitness. Classes meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays. There is a $10 drop-in fee. 720-963-5366
Timberline Gardens, 11700 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, has a wide range of gardening classes on Saturdays and Sundays. 303-420-4060
Beginners’ dance classes for individuals and couples begin at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Golden, 17701 W. 16th Ave. Dances include Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Waltz and Latin. Cost is $5. 303-279-5591
The Music Workshop of Golden will meet Wednesday nights in the Olsson Music Studio, 659 Partridge Circle, Golden. 303-279-2932 or musicworkshopofgolden@comcast.net
Classes on computers, technology and library usage are offered at various Jefferson County libraries. 303-271-6387
Full Moon Books, 9108 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood, offers a wide variety of classes every month. 303-233-6666 or Cathy@FullMoonBooks.com
Open Studio is available with instruction by Lynn Carrol, previously a teacher of painting and collage in Lakewood. The class takes no more than six students. The fee is $60 a month. 303-273-5876
Open Studio is available with instruction by Claudia Gausman for a maximum of six students. The fee is $58, plus a $5 materials fee. 303-271-0138
Foothills Art Center in Golden hosts art classes. 303-279-3922 or www.foothillsartcenter.org
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities hosts a variety of classes, camps and workshops for both children and adults that are available year-round. Participants learn about the performing arts, visual arts and humanities. Sessions range from one day to 10 weeks. Some courses are available for college credit through Red Rocks Community College. Prices range from $25 to $325. 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, hosts a variety of wellness programs each month. These programs are open to the public. 303-277-1339 or www.wildoats.com
Free financial education classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Complete Spectrum Financial Services, 10090 Garrison St., Westminster. Topics include the understanding of indexed life insurance, indexed annuities, long-term care, different mortgages, reverse mortgages and creating tax-free income. 303-922-4309
FUNDRAISERS
AUG. 1
Join the “Fairway to Fairness” golf tournament at the Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden. The event is sponsored by FirstBank and co-sponsored by District Attorney Scott Storey. All proceeds benefit crime victims in Jefferson County through Victim Outreach Information (VOI). For more information or to register, contact Vista Exline at 303-202-2196.
SEPT. 21
The 7th Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run/Ride will be held at Green Mountain High school starting at 12:30 p.m. The Second Wind Fund’s annual event is the largest suicide prevention event in the nation. Participants receive free BBQ lunch, massages, t-shirts, concerts, kids’ activities and a memorial dove release. Prizes are offered for anyone raising $100 or more in pledges. Cost is $10 for students, $25 for adults and $40 in pledges waives your fee. Register from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Barnes & Noble (14347 Colfax Ave., Lakewood), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Green Mountain High School, before the event beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 or online at www.thesecondwindfund.org. Contact mlunnon@thesecondwindfund.org for more information.
ONGOING
A pancake breakfast, hosted by Belmar Optimist Club and Whole Foods Market to benefit Alameda High School, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at the Market at Belmar on West Alaska Drive., Lakewood. The cost is $5. 303-742-1520 or www.belmarcolorado.com
Bring your old glasses to Samuel Baron’s Golden Vision Clinic, 2301 Ford St., Golden. Donate your glasses to be reused, recycled or given to those in need, to be distributed by missions in various parts of the world. 303-278-2020