ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY 19
The Lakewood Garden Club meeting will be 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Basement Meeting Room. Come meet with other local gardeners and talk about what’s coming up. Monthly meeting is with a certified arborist Darell Havener talking about planning for Fall Color. Contact Martha Price at 303-234-0421.
MAY 20
Ralston Valley Seniors: The Ralston Valley Baccalaureate Committee invites you to the 2009 Baccalaureate Celebration at 7 p.m. at Foothills Community Church, 8230 W. 80th Ave.
Help decide what Wheat Ridge will be like in 2030. A comprehensive plan update community meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. For more information contact Sally Payne at 303-235-2852.
JUNE 3
The Coal Creek Canyon Community Center will host Life Line Screening at 31528 State Highway 72 in Golden. Appointments will be 9 a.m. Packages start at $139. Screenings take 60 to 90 minutes. Screenings detect risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-1287 or visit the Web site at www.lifelinescreening.com.
JUNE 12 AND 13
Enterprise Grange giant garage sale will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the NW Corner of Simms and 72nd Avenue in Arvada at the Enterprise Grange Building rain or shine. To give a tax-deductible donation of items for the garage sale, please call Carol Lackey at 303-521-4477. We will arrange a pick up or drop off time at your convenience.
July 6 THROUGH 26
French students need host families. Have a new and exciting international experience this summer. Host a French student for three weeks in your home. Learn about France and French culture while your student learns about American culture and family life. Students will participate in activities with their group during the weekdays, and spend time with their host family during evenings and weekends. This is a great opportunity for families with and without children. Contact Noelle at compassnjv@gmail.com for more information.
JULY 22 THROUGH 24
A Colorado School of Mines Youth Football Camp will be for boys entering grades three through eight. Cost is $140. Contact Loren Dawson at 303-384-2428 or ldawson@mines.edu for more information.
ONGOING
A new e-newsletter will help parents with children attending Jeffco Public Schools stay on top of district issues. The electronic newsletter focuses on district-wide issues, instead of the school-based news included in school newsletters. The newsletter is available in English, Spanish and Russian and may expand into other languages as needed. Parents who did not receive the first edition in April can sign-up at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/publications/parent_news/.
The Cussler Museum, 14959 W. 69th Ave., Arvada, will be open Mondays and Tuesdays only from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through September. Cost is $7 adults, $5 seniors over 65. The Cussler Museum features a fabulous collection of over 70 classic automobiles owned by renowned author Clive Cussler. 303-420-2795
The Lakewood Arts Council is currently looking for interesting and beautiful gardens to include on its 2009 Garden Tour. This annual event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 and is one of the group’s major fundraisers. Gardens need to be located in the Lakewood-Wheat Ridge-Golden-Edgewater area. If you have a garden or one you would recommend, please contact the Lakewood Arts Council at 303-980-0625 or LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org.
Arvada High School Class of 1974 will hold its 35th reunion Aug. 1. Current information on class members is needed. Contact Don Craddock at 303-903-4892, dcraddo@msn.com, dcraddock@qwest.com or Steve Bell at 303-469-0315.
Do you have diabetes? High blood pressure? You could be at risk for kidney disease. Our Mission: Improving kidney health and awareness through community-based education through a class called “Taking Control of Kidney disease – Living with Stage 3 and Early Stage 4.” Sponsored by DaVita. Location varies. Call 1-888-MyKidney (695-4363) to register and get directions.
Pond turtle adoption fees waived for qualified adopters at Colorado Reptile Humane Society. Visit the Web site at www.corhs.org or call 303-776-2070.
The West Woods Men’s Club is accepting applications for new members for the 2009 season. Membership fees are $105 with a one-time initiation fee of $40. Prospective members can also sign up at the club’s Web site at www.westwoodsmensclub.com.
The City of Wheat Ridge has partnered with the Jefferson County Workforce Center (JCWC) to link residents with local businesses with job opportunities. Now available on the City of Wheat Ridge Web site under the Economic Development section, are two new links for local employers and job seekers provided by the JCWC for free. Job seekers can access the “Local Jobs” link to see the latest jobs posted for Wheat Ridge businesses. Employers can access the “Post a Local Job” link to post employment opportunities for Wheat Ridge businesses.
Rooney Ranch Elementary School, 2200 S. Coors St. in Lakewood, is now accepting applications for the Kindergarten class of 2009-2010. The all day kindergarten class is tuition-based at $285 per month. There is no fee for the a.m. kindergarten class. Call 303-982-9620 for additional information.
South Table Mountain Preschool- Christian based program is now enrolling for the 2009/2010 school year. Half and full day programs are available for children ages 3 to 5 years. The school is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tours are welcome. Contact Jen at 303-408-7590 or 303 279-5379.
January marks the start of the Lakewood Arts Council’s annual membership drive. This active group depends on the membership dues, as well as donations and grants from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Wells Fargo Bank to sponsor over 60 visual, performing, educational and literary events every year. The Lakewood Arts Council welcomes everyone to become a member — you don’t have to be an artist to join. Anyone interested in supporting the local arts community is invited. Membership dues start at $30. For additional information, contact the Art Center at 303-980-0625 or online at lakewoodartscouncil.org.
Colorado Reptile Humane Society needs volunteers. Observe, clean, feed and socialize reptiles in the shelter. For anyone 18 years or older. 303-776-2070 or www.corhs.com/vol.html
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties is recruiting volunteers for the June 2009 training class. Volunteers are appointed by a judge to cases of child abuse and neglect to represent the best interests of the children involved. CASA volunteers are ordinary citizens who have a passion for protecting children. Many CASAs have full-time jobs and/or families, yet they have made time to become a child’s voice in court. Your time of 10 to 15 hours a month will give the abused and neglected children in your community a more hopeful future. Right now there’s a child in your community who needs you. You can be the difference, become a CASA Volunteer. Call today to learn how YOU can be the difference: 303-271-6535 or www.casajeffcogilpin.com
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.
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, has begun kindergarten registration. If your child will be 5 on or before Oct. 1 they can attend a full day kindergarten program. This tuition based program is $285 per month. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization record and your proof of residence (monthly mortgage statement/lease or bill). Office registration hours are school days beginning at 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. 303-982-8324.
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 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
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
MAY 14
Strings presents the “Spring Fling Wine Tasting” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring over 30 wines that will pair with favorite summer foods. Wines are supplied from Southern Wine and Spirits of Colorado. Hors D’oeurves will be served. Space is limited. The cost is $30 per person all inclusive. Charitable contributions will be made to Volunteers of America. Call Kris Lykins or Lauren Shumake to make reservations. 303-831-7310
MAY 15
High 5 Illustration Exhibit Opening will be 6 to 10 p.m. at Ink Lounge Gallery, 445 S Saulsbury St., Lakewood. Come see a range of styles of illustrations created by local artists utilizing many different forms of medium — like oils, acrylics, pencils, ink, pastels, watercolors, screen printing, digital and mixed media pieces. The event is free. Contact Steve Schader, steveschader@eagleyecreative.com.
MAY 16
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation will host its annual Down N’ Dirty Dodgeball Tournament from 1 to 4 p.m., at Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., for coed teams that are looking for a bit of fun and friendly competition in this round robin-style event. The winning team will receive a trophy, t-shirts, and some coupons for discounted food and beverages at Applebees. Cost to enter is $80 for Wheat Ridge resident teams and $90 for non-resident. Team members must be at least 16 years old and two of the team members must be female. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration deadline is May 1. To register or for more information, call the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 303-231-1300. In case of inclement weather, the date of the tournament will be May 17.
MAY 17
Lakewood Animal Control Taggin’ Waggin’ vaccination clinic and dog licensing clinic will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at O’Kane Park, 7101W 1st Ave, Lakewood. Cost is $15 rabies vaccination, $15/$30 Jefferson County dog license. This is a great opportunity to get low cost vaccinations. Dog licenses are mandatory in Jefferson County and here you can get both the vaccination and the license for a great low cost. Contact the Lakewood Animal Control at 303-987-7114.
MAY 30
An Iris show will be 1 to 5 p.m. at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. (North side of Colfax, one block west of Wadsworth Boulevard). The Mountains and Plains Iris Society will host this free event. For more information call Rickie at 303-985-1266 or www.geocities.com/aisregion20/index.html.
MAY 31
Iris Garden Tours will tour four local gardens for free. Meet at 9 a.m. at Lucille Tourney’s at 5201 South University in Greenwood Village. Directions to other gardens will be provided after the first tour. Contact Rickie at 303-985-1266.
JUNE 5
The 18th Annual Good News Golden Social sponsored by the Golden Civic Foundation will be 5 to 9 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Attendees can take a self-guided tour of the museum at no cost from 5 to 6 p.m. A brief program describing some recent activities of the foundation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Money will be accepted at the door or send a check to the Golden Civic Foundation. For reservations call 303-278-9697 by June 1.
John Fielder’s Public Presentation and Slide Show will be 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden. For more details on both events, go to www.tablemountains.org or call 303-278-7465.
JUNE 9
All prospective students and parents interested in online school are strongly encouraged to attend an information session or log on to a Webinar to learn more about Jeffco Public School’s 21st Century Virtual Academy. For more information call 303-982-6770. The Webinar will be noon to 1 p.m. at http://jcs.na3.acrobat.com/r84498946/
JUNE 13
Jefferson Center for Mental Health’s 11th annual Wellness Walk and Run will be 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles, Littleton. The event is $20 for individuals; $40 family; $5 Jefferson Center/Jefferson Hills Consumers, $10 Jefferson Center/Jefferson Hills Consumer Family. Free Health Screenings/Health Fair! Refreshments! Music! Kids Activities! Massages! Dog Walk or Run (must be leashed)! For more information and to register please visit www.jcmh.org. 303-432-5144
VISUAL ART
THROUGH MAY 17
The Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities presents the 38th annual Jeffco High Schools Art Exhibition in the Main Gallery, featuring the artistic talents of high school students in the Jefferson County School District. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be 6 to 9 p.m. April 27. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. For more information call 720-898-7255.
THROUGH MAY 22
The Lakewood Arts Council is bringing a new exhibit to its Community Art Center & Gallery called “Containers.” The fun show includes work by artists from all over Colorado who have created different versions of all kinds of containers. Both two and three dimensional art is part of the display — from oils, watercolors and pastels to clay vessels and gourds. The LAC Art Center is at 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The public is invited to the opening reception scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 6 to 7:30 pm. For information call 303-980-0625 or online at www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
THROUGH MAY 31
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art proudly announce “Joseph Raffael,” a touring exhibition that will be on display April 17 to May 31 at the Arvada Center and June 5 through Aug. 20 at the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. An opening reception will be at the Arvada Center on April 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. This event is free to the public. 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
THROUGH AUG. 1
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden, will host “Reflections from the Past, Glimpses to the Future.” These 15 decades of quilts from 1859 to 2009 will be shown in celebration of the City of Golden’s 150th anniversary. 303-277-0377
MAY 30
WWA is proud to present its second annual Photo-A-GoGo portfolio review day in the gallery. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get your work in front of the best. Register today to secure your one-on-one, 25-minute private portfolio review from the top curators, art consultants, critics and gallery owners in Colorado. Each review is $75. 303-837-1341
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
THROUGH MAY 31
Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Move Over Mrs. Markham” with performances every Friday and Saturday at 7:30.p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. The playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. The closing performance Sunday, May 31 will be at 2 p. m. and there will be no evening show on this date.
MAY 1 THROUGH 23
The E Project presents “Seascape” by Edward Albee. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the West Colfax Event Center, 9797 W. Colfax Ave. (Colfax and Kipling, next to Disguises Costume Shop). Tickets cost $12 to $16 and are available online at www.theeproject.com or by calling 303-232-0363.
MAY 8 THROUGH 17
The Festival Playhouse presents “The Pill – Ibuprofen.” Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $13 on Sunday and are available by calling 303-422-4090 or online at www.festivalplayhouse.com. The Festival Playhouse is at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd in Arvada.
MAY 23
The Colorado Chamber Players’ final program of the season will include two narrated musical fables for oboe, violin, viola, cello, piano and narrator: Bruce Adolphe – “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” an amusingly jazzy version of the beloved children’s tale and Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach) – “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” proariously funny! The show starts at 11 a.m. at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden. Tickets are $6 for all ages. Call 303-355-2224 for more information. Buy tickets at door.
JULY 14 THROUGH AUG. 9
“Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” will play at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Based on one of Mark Twain’s greatest creations, “Big River” tells a tale of adventure and self-discovery. “Big River” shows Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday at 1 p.m; Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Children ages 6 to 16 get a ticket at 50 percent off with the purchase of a paid adult ticket (one paid adult ticket equals one 50 percent off children’s ticket). To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
MUSIC
MAY 17
This year’s winner of the Lakewood-Chester Music Scholar award, Laura Johnson, will play a free concert at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Johnson is a member of the Johnson String Quartet. The concert is sponsored by Lakewood Sister Cities, Lakewood AAUW and the Lakewood Rotary Club.
JUNE 13
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble plays 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave. Arvada. The cost is $15. Contact hughr@cfcz.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
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
DANCE
MAY 22 AND 23
The Dance Arts Network is proud to sponsor Classical Dance Theatre’s production of “A Taste of Swan Lake II” at 7:30 p.m. in the DL Parsons Theater (Northglenn Community Center [I-25 and 120th] 11800 Community Center Drive). Tickets are $18 in advance by May 20 and $20 at the door. For reservations or further information, call 303-420-5613 or 303-877-4686.
JUNE 12 THROUGH 14
“I Love New York,” the Jazz, Modern, Tap and Hip Hop students all join together for a great dance concert filled with dances inspired by Broadway shows, culture, homelessness and the general hustle and bustle of New York life. The concert is 7 p.m. June 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. June 14 at Arvada Center’s Main Stage Theater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The cost is $8. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or visit 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.
FAMILY
JULY 13 THROUGH 17
Angel Camp will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily at Living Water Unity Church. There is a suggested donation of $10/day per family. This fun week will be packed with activities for children aged 3 to 8. Contact Kelly Hosner at 720-935-4000 or www.livingwaterunity.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 children are presented at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org or 720-898-7200
AUDITIONS
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
STARTING APRIL 21
An eight week personal transformation program is about rebuilding greater confidence, self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-expression and self-trust. This class will meet eight Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at For Heaven’s Sake Books and Gifts. The cost is $275.
MAY 17
Peace Not Walls is a lecture at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 14099 West Jewell. The lecture is free. Learn what Christians are doing to make peace in the Middle East. Call 303-988-6400 for more information.
MAY 19
The Jefferson Center is offering a free workshop with practical tips on beating stress during the economic downturn and caring for yourself and your family, as well as free health and wellness screenings and community resource information. The workshop will be at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge. Drop-in health and wellness screening/information will be 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the workshop will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
MAY 27
A “Balancing Hormones Naturally” class will be 6:30 p.m. at Body in Balance Chiropractic, 710 Golden Ridge Road No. 114, Golden. Cost is free, but seating is limited, so please call to reserve seating. Do you suffer from hot flashes, menstrual cramping or PMS? Do you experience disrupted sleep patterns, lack of energy or irritability? These are body signals that indicate your hormones may be out of balance. Come learn effective and natural solutions to achieve hormonal balance so you can live the life you were meant to. This class is appropriate for men and women. Call today to register 303-215-0390
MAY 28
The Colorado Department of Revenue offers a no-cost training class regarding state use tax. The three-hour class is an advanced class for those with sales/use tax knowledge, and/or for those who have attended any of our sales/use tax classes previously. The next session is 1 to 4 p.m. at Wheat Ridge Recreational Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Visit www.taxseminars.state.co.us for directions on how to register.
MAY 29
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pepsi Center in Downtown Denver, the American Heart Association will be hosting a mass CPR training day for the general public. Each training session will last one hour and the first one of the day will begin at 7:30 a.m. Registration will open at 7am. There is a $5 per person fee to go through the training, and all proceeds from the event will benefit the American Heart Association.
JUNE 10
Come learn the stories of Colorado History from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St, Arvada. You will learn about the competing claims to Colorado dating back to the Native Americans who originally lived here. We will cover the 15 year struggle to become the 38th state as well as the role of mining and oil in the evolution of the state. Bring your favorite Colorado stories to share! The class is free. 303-456-0806
ONGOING
Springwood’s Nightingale Suites hosts an alzheimer’s support group for family members every third Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 12825 West 65th Way, Arvada. 303-424-4411
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings run every day in Golden. Meeting times are: Sundays 6 and 7:30 p.m., Golden No. 1 Group, 817 14th St.; Mondays: 6 p.m., Daily Reprieve Group, 1500 Ford St.; Tuesdays: 6 p.m., Daily Reprieve Group, 1500 Ford St., 7 p.m., Golden Gates Group, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Rd. and 7:30 p.m., Grateful in Genesee Group, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road; Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m., Golden #1 Group, 817 14th St.; Thursdays: 7:30 p.m., A Step Beyond Group, 1500 Ford St.; Fridays: 6 p.m., Daily Reprieve Group, 1500 Ford St.; and Saturdays: 9:00 a.m., Golden Sober Sisters Group, 1500 Ford St. Call the AA Central Office at 303-322-5636 with any questions about the AA meetings.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Colorado (NAMI Colorado) is sponsoring two free family education programs designed specifically for families and caregivers of a loved one diagnosed with a brain disorder: Family-To-Family educational classes are being offered to families and caregivers of an “adult” loved one diagnosed with a brain disorder. This series of classes will meet once a week for 12 weeks. Colorado Visions educational classes are being offered to families and caregivers of “children or adolescents” diagnosed with a brain disorder, as well as those who exhibit behavior that strongly suggests such a diagnosis. This series of classes will meet once a week for five weeks. The classes are being offered in various locations throughout Colorado. Call 303-321-3104 or e-mail cbishopnami@aol.com regarding class locations, dates and times. www.namicolorado.org
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.
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. Cost is $180 for 18 classes. Yoga eases anxiety, increases self-esteem and confidence and benefits immune, muscular and skeletal systems. Cost is $125 for 10 classes, $15 for 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
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
FUNDRAISERS
MAY 15
Mr. Ralph Peterson, Chairman of CH2M HILL, will be the guest of honor at the Third Annual L’Esprit de France Gala, a celebration of French food, wine, culture and business at The Westin Hotel Tabor Center from 6 to 10 p.m. The evening will kick off at 6 p.m. with a networking cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a five-course dinner prepared by French chef Jean-Luc Voegele, paired with wines provided by WJ Deutsch & Sons. Complementing the meal and ceremony are performances by select members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, notably Scott O’Neil, associate conductor and pianist, and Robyn Julyan, violinist, as well as a live auction animated by Bill Clarke. The event is open to the public. Advance registration for L’Esprit de France is required by Friday, May 8 at $165 per person by contacting the French-American Chamber of Commerce at 303 695 7818 or online at www.rmfacc.org. Proceeds from the event will benefit the French-American Chamber of Commerce which promotes French investment in Colorado in order to promote job creation and help further the internationalization of Colorado’s economy.
MAY 16
A team of second and third grade students from Westgate Elementary will be attending the Worlds Competition for Odyssey of the Mind in Ames, Iowa on May 27 through 30. The four boys and one girl are ecstatic to go and compete with their Paper Mache Warthog. Westgate Elementary will be hosting a variety of fundraisers to help get these kids to Iowa. Skate City, 5801 S. Lowell Way will have a skate fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be $4 entry and $1.50 for skate rental May 5. Call 303-795-6109 for information. May 16 will be a garage sale and $5 car wash at Westgate Elementary, 8550 West Vassar Drive, Lakewood. If you would like more information contact Leslie Zirker at 303-989-2840 or bzirker@msn.com.
Peace Lutheran Church invites everyone to the second annual Testify 5K run/walk beginning at 9 a.m.; registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration provides you a USTAF certified and timed 5K course through the neighborhoods of Old Arvada, and a pancake breakfast. All proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels, Denver Rescue Mission, The Colorado Patrio Guard and the Air Foundation. For more information or to register visit peacelutheran.net or www.active.com.
MAY 27
To help Angels with Paws, there will be a yoga class fundraiser from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Maple Grove Grange, 3130 Youngfield St, Wheat Ridge. Donations will be taken at the door ($5 suggested). Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Borrow one, or purchase on the Internet or at a local discount department store. The class will be suitable for beginners and enjoyable for all levels, taught by Carrie Sowiak, YogaFit certified instructor, ACE certified group fitness instructor and NASM advanced level personal trainer. Contact her at 303-437-8668 with any questions.
MAY 29
Arvada Community Food Bank Benefit will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Arvada Elks Lodge. Sentimental Sounds Swing Band presents “Swinging at the Canteen.” Cash bar, dinner at 6:30 p.m., music from 7 to 9:30 p.m. $25 per person and $15 is tax-deductible. For ticket information call 303-424-6685.
MAY 30
Jeffco Action Center will host a spring food drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8755 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood.
JULY 19
Blues ‘n BBQ Festival for Better Housing will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Olde Town Arvada, Grandview Avenue. There will be two live music stages, barbecue, arts and crafts, vendors and fun for children. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Be a sponsor. Enter the competition and be a cook (prizes). Apply to be a food or retail vendor or an arts and crafts vendor. See www.bluesnbbq.com or contact Event Coordinator Bob Potrykus @ Red Stag Productions 720-261-0860 or bob@rstag.com. www.redstagproductions.com
ONGOING
Jeffco students need your help. Serving Kids clothing program, sponsored by the Jefferson Foundation and other Jeffco Public Schools associations, makes nearly 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
BLOOD DRIVES
MAY 18
Genesee Fire and Rescue Community Blood Drive will be 1 to 2:40 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. at 23455 Currant Drive, Golden. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Denver West Property Management Community Blood Drive will be 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 1546 Cole Blvd., Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
MAY 19
555 Zang Building Community Blood Drive will be 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 555 Zang, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
MAY 24
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church Community Blood Drive will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 920 Kipling, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact David Krell at 303-422-2921.
MAY 27
APEX Center Community Blood Drive will be from 1 to 2:40 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. at 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303- 363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Kaiser Community Blood Drive will be 8 to 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 4803 Ward Road, Wheat Ridge. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Lorraine Hisamoto at 303-467-5149.
MAY 28
Susan Duncan YMCA Community Blood Drive will be from 1 to 2:10 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
MAY 30
Home Depot Community Blood Drive will be from 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 5215 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
MAY 31
Foothills Community Church Community Blood Drive will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 8270 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Golden Family of Churches Community Blood Drive will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3101 S. Golden Rd., Golden. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org
Mile Hi Church Community Blood Drive will be 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 9079 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
VOLUNTEERS
Hospice volunteers needed! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those facing terminal illness? We have opportunities for you! Be a friendly visitor, provide respite care (a much needed break), assist in the office or provide bereavement visits. We serve the entire Denver-Metro area and are specifically seeking volunteers who are willing to serve in Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada or surrounding communities. Care is provided in private homes and skilled nursing facilities. Flexible opportunities near your home or work. Twenty hour training program is free. Meals, snacks and drinks provided. Next training will be at the Westminster office in early May 2009. Call April Green at Heartland Hospice, 303-439-4908.
SUPPORT GROUPS
ONGOING
If you are currently unemployed or feel you may become unemployed, we are offering a weekly community Vocations Support Group for men and women needing fellowship, inspiration and humor in their lives. Join us for an hour every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr St., Lakewood. www.lakewooducc.com. Freewill donations accepted.