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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JAN. 8
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will hold a public hearing to receive comment on applications by Kipling Ridge Metropolitan District to make improvements to existing at-grade highway-rail crossings in Wheat Ridge and Arvada. The public hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the PUC, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Hearing Room A in Denver.
JAN. 10
Members of the Jefferson County Board of Education are asking for the community’s help in making decisions about the school district’s budget. The district will need to cut at least $35 million between 2009 and 2012. An online forum is now available to the public on the district’s Web site at www.jeffcopublicschools.org. It gives community members the chance to make suggestions about where to reduce the district’s budget. Meetings will be as follows: Jan. 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Belmar Public Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood; and Jan. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the following locations: Arvada West High School, 11325 Allendale Dr., Arvada, Evergreen Public Library, 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton and Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. For more information, contact Melissa Reeves, mdreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6567 or Lynn Setzer, lsetzer@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6810.
JAN. 13
Parents interested in enrolling their eighth-grade student at Green Mountain High School for the 2009/2010 school year are invited to an informational meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium. Parents will receive an overview of the new academy curriculum model that is coming to GMHS in 2009/2010. The model will allow incoming ninth grade students to choose among different academic academies depending on their interests and career goals. Information will also be provided on GMHS core classes, and available electives, sports, clubs, and activities. 303- 982-9500
FEB. 12
Red Rocks Community College Theatre Arts and Dance is pleased to announce a new partnership with nationally renowned Curious Theatre Company in presenting the next Playwrights Showcase of the Western Region in 2009 in Denver. While there are other exciting changes in the works, the fourth Playwrights Showcase will still include four full days of original play readings followed by critical discussions led by panels of theatre luminaries; inspiring workshops and panel discussions; and opportunities to network with professional playwrights, directors, producers, actors, educators and other theatre artists. For more information, visit the Web site: www.rrcc.edu/playwrightshowcase/.
ONGOING
The Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities is accepting applications from people in the Denver area who are interested in joining the Council. The Council advises the Arvada City Council on matters pertaining to the Arvada Center, and acts as an advocate for public support and funding for the Arvada Center. Members provide volunteer assistance at Arvada Center events, help raise financial resources to support Arvada Center programs, serve on at least one Arvada Center committee and participate in committee projects. Additions to the Arts Council are made by appointment. Prospective applicants must complete a questionnaire available at www.arvada.org, or by visiting the Arvada City Hall. Prospective applicants are not required to be residents of Arvada. For additional information call the Arvada City Clerk at 720-898-7550.
Each year in Colorado, more than 11,000 children are abused or neglected. Make a difference in their lives by becoming a CASA – court appointed special advocate. CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is accepting applications for the February 2009 training class. CASA volunteers are caring adults who get to know these children and provide the courts with objective information and recommendations to help ensure that the children’s best interests are served. Previous experience is not necessary, just compassion for children and the desire to make a difference in our community. For more information, call or visit our Web site: 303-271-6539 or www.casajeffcogilpin.com
Colorado Greyhound Adoption has many sweet and loving hounds patiently waiting to start their new lives, waiting for someone to open their heart and home to permanently adopt or temporarily foster them. In the foster program CGA provides all the dog food and covers any vet expenses until the former race dogs are adopted. www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org or 303-816-2799
Kendrick Lakes Elementary, 1350 S. Hoyt St., Lakewood, Kindergarten registration begins Jan. 6 . If your child will be 5 on or before Oct. 1 they can attend a full day kindergarten program. This is a tuition based program estimated at $275 per month. Office registration hours are school days beginning at 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. 303-982-8324
Kendrick Lakes Preschool, 1350 S. Hoyt St., Lakewood, is now offering a new preschool for 2009-2010. Families will be able to register for either a two-day or four-day program. The tuition schedule can be viewed on the Jefferson County Schools Web site or by calling the Preschool office at 303-982-1737. Registration begins Jan. 20 at 8 a.m.
Do you have quilt tops languishing in the cedar chest waiting to become beautiful heirloom quilts? If so, let the “Jeffco Hand Quilters” turn those quilt tops into beautiful, hand quilted objects of beauty and usefulness. The “Jeffco Hand Quilters” will be accepting quilt tops to be finished into heirloom treasures at the Lakewood United Methodist Church at 14th Avenue and Brentwood in Lakewood every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call Judi Baxter-Warrington at 303-989-1596 for more information.
Parenting Help Colorado has a new Web site designed to help families connect to available resources. Visit the Web site at www.parentinghelpcolorado.com and explore the different options such as recipes on a budget, donation page, free drawings every month and a barter page. 720-524-4420
Through flu season, while supplies last, the VNA will host flu immunization clinics every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The facility is located at 360 Grant St., just off Speer Boulevard, in Denver. Flu shots are $25, FluMist is $35 and pneumonia shots are $40. The VNA accepts cash, checks and the following insurances: Medicare B, Tricare, Great West Healthcare, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Humana Gold and Senior Plan. Medicaid or Kaiser Permanente are not accepted. Eligible employees, not covered by insurance, can also get their flu vaccines reimbursed through flexible spending accounts. Visit the VNA Web site, www.vnacolorado.org, or call the flu shot hotline at 303-698-6378. If you wish to schedule a flu shot clinic for a group of 25 or more, please call the flu shot hotline at 303-698-6378.
The Advantage Learning Center, 155 Van Gorden St., Lakewood, is currently accepting applications for pre-kindergarten enrollment. Call the director, Pat Mauro, at 303-914-5482.
Golden Veterans of Foreign War Post 4171 is collecting used cell phones for recycling to contribute to Operation Cell Phone. This is a local program that participates in the national VFW’s Operation Uplink effort. All proceeds from this effort go to purchasing pre-paid phone cards which will be distributed to U.S. troops serving our country and hospitalized veterans in order to connect them with their loved ones. To donate a cell phone or obtain a collection box call 303-279-2119.
EVENTS
THROUGH JAN. 31
Vendors are invited to participate in the Wheat Ridge recreation center Health and Wellness Fair. Health and wellness professionals can advertise their products and services at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Health and Wellness Fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 20 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, located at 4005 Kipling St. More than 400 people are expected to attend. The fair will feature a variety of vendors offering diversified health and wellness services, a keynote speaker, and several hands-on demonstrations. Cost for a 6 foot booth is $55 if paid before Jan. 16 and $60 after. Booth space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is Jan. 31. To register for a booth or for more information, call the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 303-231-1306.
THROUGH FEB. 28
Bodies Human: Anatomy in Motion is a rare opportunity to see your body from the inside out. This fascinating exhibit of more than 100 human bodies, organs and transparent cross-sections, is in Colorado Mills Mall at I-70 and West Colfax in Golden. The exhibit is most easily accessed at Colorado Mills Mall entrance 4 1/2, on the south side. Contact Kelly Pascal Gould at kelly@pascalpr.com or 303-324-6723.
JAN. 21
Warren Tech, 13300 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, is hosting an open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A career and technical high school for Jeffco, Warren Tech has over 20 state-of-the-art programs. Meet Warren Tech staff and students and attend the parent information meetings at 5:45, 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. www.warrentech.org or 303-982-8600
JAN. 31
“Getting In And Paying For It,” presented by the Princeton Review, will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The free seminar features a variety of speakers with different areas of expertise, ensuring that families can get accurate information from experts in a wide range of fields. Call 800-2Review to sign up. Parents with questions or concerns can also contact Stephanie Butler at 303-939-9100. This free seminar provides a perfect opportunity for families to gain expertise in the crazy world of college admissions and scholarships.
FEB. 8
The Denver NW Suburban Women’s Connection will feature Liz Masterson, Western Music Association’s Female Performer of the Year and Judy Hine will be the featured speaker. Brunch is at 10 a.m. at Copper Fields Events Chateau, 4901 Marshall St. in Wheat Ridge. Reservations required. Cost is $15 at the door. Call Mary Reed at 303-421-1789. On site complimentary childcare.
FEB. 9
“Scrambowl for Lights” is a benefit at Golden Bowl, 524 24th St., Golden, to help light the trees along South Golden Road during the holiday season. For information and instructions on how to participate, or to become a sponsor, contact the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or info@goldenchamber.org.
VISUAL ART
JAN. 8 THROUGH FEB. 22
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities announces three new visual art exhibitions — “Shooting the West: Colorado Photographers,” “William J. Collins Photography: The Vanishing West, The Developing West” and “Edward S. Curtis: Photographs of Native Americans” — that will be on display in the Center’s three gallery spaces. An opening reception for all three exhibitions will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 9. This event is free to the public. For more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
JAN. 9 THROUGH FEB. 8
Working with Artists (WWA) is pleased to announce a juried photography exhibition, “Home is Where the Heart Is, which will be at FLASH Gallery, 445 South Saulsbury, in Lakewood. This exhibit will benefit the Denver Rescue Mission and Working with Artists, both non-profit 501(c)3 organizations. Opening reception will be Friday, Jan. 9, 6 to 9 p.m. Call 303-837-1341 or visit www.workingwithartists.org/introduction.html
JAN. 26
Call for entries for a juried exhibit of works by Colorado artists to be at the College Hill Library, 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, from February 2, to March 16, 2009. All original fine art medias plus sculpture are included. No photography or computer art. Ribbons and cash awards will be presented. Show registration must be received by January 26, 2009. A fee of $30.00 for up to 3 art works. To receive additional information and a registration form please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Paletteers Art Club,c/o Becky Silver, 10154 Meade Court, Westminster, Co. 80031
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 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
JAN. 9 THROUGH FEB. 15
“Shining City” plays at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in downtown. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. The final Sunday performance Feb. 15 is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com.
JAN. 22
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. travel with Rudi Thurau to the eastern Alps in Switzerland and the source of the Rhine River, through the Black forest, ending in Katwijk on the North Sea. Prominent throughout the trip is the beautiful Rhine countryside with skiing and whitewater rafting, spectacular cities and celebrated historic landmarks. Tickets are $10 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, or online by clicking the Green Stripe for online services at ww.Lakewood.org, or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Student, senior and group discounts are available. Free parking on site.
JAN. 30
“Robinson Crusoe,” performed by Missoula Children’s Theatre will begin 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Purposefully varying from the plot of Defoe’s novel, we arrive on Robinson’s island years after he and his sole companion, a goat named Wilson, have been shipwrecked. More than 50 Lakewood area children will take center stage in this fully staged musical theater production. Tickets are $9 for adults. 303-987-7845
FEB. 13 THROUGH 22
“The New Kid on the Block” shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets are $15 Friday and Saturday and $13 Sunday. Call the box office at 303-422-4090 or festivalplayhouse.com for more information. Appropriate for all ages.
FEB. 17 THROUGH MAY 9
“Just So” will play in the main stage theater at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. 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 are now on sale. 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
THROUGH JAN. 31
Susie’s, 17999 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, will be hosting five bands in the month of January. All shows are from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Susie’s is a 21 and over venue, with no cover charge. Rasputin plays Jan. 3, Danny Shafer Jan. 10, Offering 74 on Jan. 17, Mike Maurer Jan. 24 and Mark Caldwell on Jan. 31. 303-278-9000, www.road-dawg.com
JAN. 9 AND 10
Almost Anything Goes and Joe for Nothin’ will play at 9 p.m. at Jake’s Roadhouse, 5980 Lamar St., Arvada. All shows are 21and over with no cover charge. 303-424-7266
JAN. 10
The final round of the annual Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., in Arvada. It is free to the public. The top three winners will perform in a 7:30 p.m. recital. Tickets to the recital are $10 for adults, $5 for children 14 and under, and may be purchased through the Arvada Center at 720-898-7330. The first-place winner of the competition will perform in concert with the Jefferson Symphony at its March 22 concert in Golden. Concert tickets are available through the symphony office at 303-278-4237 or at jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org.
JAN. 11
The Panache Ensemble (panacheensemble.com) will perform at 1 p.m. at South Broadway Christian Church, 23 Lincoln St. (Ellsworth & Lincoln). They will be performing “A Mandolin Revue” featuring classical, traditional, ethnic, rock and pop music. The breathtakingly beautiful Victorian sanctuary boasts an acoustically superb performance space perfect for an afternoon of live music. Tickets are $10. For more information call 303-722-4679.
JAN. 14
Interpreti Veneziani, a chamber orchestra of master musicians from Venice, Italy, specializing in music of the Baroque era will grace the Lakewood stage at 7:30 p.m. The Lakewood program will include works by Corelli, Vivaldi, De Falla and Paganini. Tickets are $26 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, or by clicking the Green Stripe for online services at www.Lakewood.org, or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Student, senior and group discounts are available. Free parking on site.
JAN. 22
Music with a View with Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore begins at 7 p.m. in the lower gallery of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The Music with a View Series now features ArtTalks and ArtTours with exhibiting artists, writers and local scholars before every concert, as well as beverage service throughout the evening with wine and soft drinks. Cost is $13.50. For tickets call 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
JAN. 31
Grammy Award Winner, NPR commentator and acclaimed storyteller/musician Bill Harley will perform at 7 p.m., at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Bill will also perform a free children’s concert at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact the JUC Office, 303-279-5282 and www.juclive.org. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students.
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 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 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
LITERARY
JAN. 14 THROUGH 18
The 20th Annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a nationally-known event featuring a five-day lineup of some of the world’s best cowboy poets and singers. The event will be at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org/on-stage.
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.
FAMILY
THROUGH JAN. 23
Budding artists from preschool to sixth grade who participate in Denver Zoo’s Prairie Dog Art Contest will get a free children’s ticket to the zoo and the chance to win a behind the scenes tour! Working in cooperation the Prairie Dog Coalition and WildEarth Guardians, Denver Zoo is hosting the art contest to encourage children to learn more about prairie dogs, a threatened keystone species that has seen tremendous decline. All art entries will be on display as part of a Prairie Dog Day celebration scheduled Feb. 1 at Denver Zoo. To enter the art contest, visit www.denverzoo.org and download an entry form with directions. Deadline to enter is Jan. 23.
JAN. 10
Come join us for a craft and learn all about Waldorf education from a Waldorf trained teacher, while your child is led through circle, story and snack by another Waldorf trained teacher. The event is Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. This all takes place in the same class so children can be observed in this unique environment. Please RSVP or direct questions to Carla at 303-384 0139 or info@frontrangewaldorf.org.
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
JAN. 12 AND 13
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for “Evita” from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This production will be directed and produced by Rod A. Lansberry and choreographed by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck. Experienced performers with strong acting, singing and dancing abilities are needed. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 720-898-7200. Rehearsals for “Evita” begin March 31. The show opens April 21 and runs through May 17, Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 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
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
JAN. 4 THROUGH JAN. 25
Beginner yoga will be 1:30 to 3 p.m., for four weeks at Asana Studio, 16399 S. Golden Road. The class costs $60. 303-437-6666 or susan@asanastudio.com
JAN. 13
“Health Care” a class by Active Minds is noon to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W 10th Ave, Lakewood. With over 40 million uninsured Americans and spiraling health care costs, the need for a better health care system is clear to most Americans. Issues such as the degree to which health care ought to be government provided versus market-based are central to this debate. Join Active Minds to look at various options, including how other nations of the world address the issue of health care for their citizens and what we might learn from them. Sponsored by the Jefferson County RSVP Program. The class is free. For more info call Doug Maben at Jeffco RSVP Program: 303-235-6907.
Lifelong Learning and The Aging Brain is 1 to 3 p.m. at Lakeview Senior Living, 3214 S Wadsworth Ave, No. G, Lakewood. Learn about the latest scientific understanding of how the brain ages and what we can do about it. In particular, examine how the traditional model of the brain has changed to one that includes far more flexibility and capacity for growth than previously believed. The link between “exercising your mind” and lower risk of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease will be covered as well as what types of activities provide the most benefit. The class is free. RSVP to 303-988-2848.
Laddie Blaskowski of BusinessTruths Consulting will speak on “Survive and
Thrive During the Tough Times” from 7 to 8:45 a.m. at Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St. Enterprise Wheat Ridge Members are $12, non-members pay $15. Register and pay online at www.ewheatridge.com by Jan. 8 or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, Wheat Ridge, 80034-1231. 303-594-1520
JAN. 14 THROUGH FEB. 18
Colorado Visions (Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Colorado) is a class for parents/guardians of children/adolescents with mental illness diagnosis. The class is Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Warder Elementary School, 7840 Carr Drive, Arvada. No cost; everything is provided; no childcare. Interested persons please contact Lyn Wagner at 303-431-3776 or Chris Hall at 303-921-2643. Call as soon as possible as class size is limited.
JAN. 20
Senior Series – Post Holiday Blues Got You Down? You may be experiencing Post-Holiday Melancholy or Seasonal Affect Disorder. Come for this presentation by professionals from the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. The Jefferson County TRIAD invites you to attend 1:30 p.m. at the District Attorney’s Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Call Cary Johnson at 303-271-6980 for more information.
JAN. 21
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center will host a special presentation titled “Big Wind Comes to the National Wind Technology Center” from noon until 1 p.m. The location will be the NREL Visitors Center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden. Register in advance by calling the NREL Visitor’s Center at 303-384-6565. This presentation is part of NREL Visitors Center’s “VC Power Lunch Lecture” Series. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the presentation. Visit www.nrel.gov/visitors_center/ to learn more about upcoming events or to download a map and directions.
JAN. 22
“Good News for Clients: Why Tax Credits are a Safe Alternative” is a class at the Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver. The class is 1:30 to 4 p.m. and free and open to the public. Learn from leaders in the industry and government officials about how conservation easement tax credits can save you and your clients thousands of dollars each year while preserving Colorado’s natural beauty. New government legislation and oversight guidelines will be discussed, along with investigation results from fraudulent appraisals that led to positive changes in the industry. 303-774-8195 or melissa@taxcreditconnection.com
JAN. 28
Tracking Dinosaurs in Portugal is 7 p.m. at Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. The event is free. Mr. Lou Taylor will discuss dinosaur tracksites and museum exhibits that he observed on a recent trip to Portugal. tom_moklestad@dinoridge.org
Maranatha Christian Center, 7180 Oak Street, Arvada, is hosting a free seminar, “How to Keep Your Money Safe in Uncertain Times,” open to the public. The seminar starts 6:30 p.m. in the Office Building Gymnasium. Complete Spectrum Financial Services is sponsoring the event. Questions concerning the seminar may be directed to Lynn Probst, 303-709-7643.
FEB. 3
Arvada Covenant Church will be hosting the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University program. It’s a 13-week program to help people get out of debt and save responsibly. The church is located at 5555 Ward Road, Arvada. Call 303-422-1235 or visit www.arvadacovenant.org.
ONGOING
Senior yoga is every Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Asana Studio, 16399 S. Golden Road. Contact 303-437-6666 or susan@asanastudio.com for more information. Beginners are welcome.
Drs. Scott and Leah Hahn of Body In Balance Chiropractic offer a variety of ongoing wellness classes to the Golden community. Topics vary, including nutrition, fitness and whole-body health. Call 303-215-0390 for dates and times of upcoming classes.
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 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 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
Free yoga classes for people with Parkinson’s run from 2 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, 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 or 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 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
Whole Foods Market, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, hosts a variety of wellness programs each month. These programs are open to the public. 303-277-1339
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
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Jeffco students need your help. Serving Kids clothing program, sponsored by the Jefferson Foundation and other Jeffco Public Schools associations, makes near new clothing items available to Jeffco students in need. Donations of clothes or monetary donations are accepted and are greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at Manning School, 32nd and Alkire, or the Jefferson Foundation at 809 Quail St., Bldg. 1 in Lakewood, or a volunteer would be happy to pick them up. For further information, contact 303-982-2225 or www.jcaajeffco.org/servingkids. Please help keep this vital program going.
A pancake breakfast, hosted by Belmar Optimist Club and Whole Foods Market to benefit Alameda High School, is 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