ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
JUNE 17
Lutheran Entrepreneurs will meet 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, 2100 Wadsworth Boulevard, in the medical office bldg south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lakewood. The first visit is free, $5 meeting fee for unlimited visits thereafter, or $25 annual membership fee. Contact: Founder/Chair Gail Kirkegaard, 720-201-8743.
JUNE 20
The second Rocky Flats Reunion will be at the Westminster Elk’s Club (in the outside pavilion) starting at noon. Bring a covered dish and join in on the fun. For more details please contact Jeff or Laura Schultz at 303-421-0373 or Judy Padilla at 303-428-9416 or visit www.frnwgrapevine.com. Guests are welcome!
JUNE 24
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge, scheduled for 9 a.m., June 10, at Panorama Park, located at 5600 W. 35th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, has been rescheduled to June 24 at the same time and location. The Colorado Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge offers kids between the ages of six and thirteen the chance to compete in the areas of base running, batting and throwing. Registration is still open for the event. To register or for more information about the skills challenge, call Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation at 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us.
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.
JULY 24
Wheat Ridge High class of ‘69 will have its’ 40 year reunion at Rolling Hills Country Club. Please go to www.wrhsclass69.official.ws for details. We will be having a golf outing on that Friday morning at West Woods Golf Course starting at 9:30 a.m. Contact Cordon McClurg at cordonm@jonesheartz.com for golf 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
JUNE 11
The luncheon of the Christian Women’s Connection invites all women to Copper Field Events Chateau, 4901 Marshall Street in Wheat Ridge, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Besides delicious food, the special feature is Barbara Daubenspeck, who will perform a historical vignette about the Statue of Liberty. In addition, speaker Sandy Tinlin will talk about weathering family tragedies and surviving cancer. Childcare is provided free of charge. Enjoy it all for $15.00 inclusive. Please phone in your reservation to Reva at 303-431-5063 or Dorothy at 303-466-5619.
JUNE 11 AND 12
The Colorado Railroad Museum is commemorating 50 years of heritage with all the pomp and circumstance due this great Iron Horse veteran of Colorado railroad history. Witness the spectacular Train Parade featuring Locomotive No. 346, the three Galloping Geese – No. 2, 6, and 7, Pee Wee No. 3, No. 50, No. 4 and Motorcar No. 10. All the local dignitaries and folks with historical significance will be on hand for this special salute to five decades of achievement. Plus lose track of time with steam-up train rides throughout the weekend with the gentle rock of the rails reminding us of the railroad memories of our lives.
JUNE 12
Golden will celebrate it’s 150th anniversary with a parade beginning in town at 6:30 p.m. At Lions Park, food will be available starting at 5 p.m., followed by a concert at 7:15 p.m. and a dusk laser light show.
JUNE 13
Lakewood’s Heritage Center hosts an old fashioned day of fun and entertainment with Lawn Chairs & Lemonade: A 20th Century Social from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakewood’s Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. (Wadsworth Blvd. and Ohio Ave.) This event celebrates the beginning of summer, the opening of the newest historic building, the White Way Grill, and the spirit, heritage and people of Lakewood. Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to create fond summertime memories. The day will be filled with activities for everyone from the very young to the young at heart. Best of all, this daylong celebration is free to the public!
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
JUNE 16 AND 20
The Golden Historical Picture Show will be shown at 6 p.m. at the Golden City Hall Council Chamber, 911 10th St. Join Richard Gardner and the Golden Landmarks Association as they celebrate Golden’s 150th birthday with a Golden photo album of images from throughout its history. This album, put together to show on screen for this event, features lots of Golden images from throughout all 150 years of Golden’s history, drawn from many different sources and showing people, places, institutions, events, and more. Event is free.
JUNE 20 AND 21
Father’s Day is coming around the track and this year, Colorado Railroad Museum has the perfect ticket to celebrate. It’s the Father’s Day Train at the Colorado Railroad Museum, Saturday and Sunday June 20 and 21st. Dad gets free admission, of course, to a day full of railroad adventure. The whole family will enjoy rides throughout the day behind the 346 steam locomotive in a passenger car from another time in Colorado history. Lose track of time at the Colorado Railroad Museum this Father’s Day.
JUNE 28
The Very Fine Wheels car show, presented by VFW Post 4171 will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 15625 W. 10th Ave., Golden. All proceeds benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There is a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., a raffle, burgers, hotdogs, cars and more. 303-279-2119
Eighth annual Arvada Trails Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, West 80th Ave east of Kipling St. Discover Arvada’s world-class trails and parks with day long special events and activities. Free and open to the public. Free shuttles will run regularly between both sites and complimentary refreshments will be available at both locations. For more information, call 720-898-7400 or arvadafestivals.com.
JULY 4
The 38th Annual Golden Lions Club Fourth of July Festival will be held in Lions Park, 10th and Maple streets, all day, with a fireworks show around 9:30 p.m. Other attractions include free rides for the kids and a raffle. www.GoldenLionsClub.org
JULY 18
A membership drive will be held by the Doctor Susan Anderson chapter of the national society the Daughters of the American Revolution from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arvada Library first-floor meeting room, 7525 W. 57th Ave. Membership is open to women eighteen (18) years of age and older. This is a unique chance to establish your lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. The event is open to the public. www.dar.org and www.coloradodar.org
VISUAL ART
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
THROUGH AUG. 29
The seventh annual sculpture exhibit “Abstracting the Figure” will be shown in the North Gallery of Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Pkwy. The honored juror this year is Reven Marie Swanson. www.Lakewood.org/HCA
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
JUNE 12 THROUGH JULY 19
Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Over the River and Through the Woods” With performances every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s at 6 p.m. Talk back with the director and cast after the performance on Saturday, June 20. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com
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
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.
JULY 5, 10 AND 11
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) today announced details of its 2009 Summer Season, brought to you by PCL Construction. The second free concert, Symphony on the Rocks, takes place at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m., celebrating all-time classical favorites including Bach’s Air on the G String from Orchestral Suite No. 3, Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville and Copland’s Hoe-down from Rodeo, as well as selections from The Sound of Music, Porgy and Bess and much more. (A parking fee of $10 per vehicle applies for Red Rocks Amphitheatre.) On July 10 and 11 the CSO performs two all-Mozart programs, Mozart Under Moonlight, at the Arvada Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., led by the CSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Douglas Boyd. Friday’s concert features Overture to The Marriage of Figaro.
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
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
THROUGH JULY 31
Discover new books and enjoy exciting programs with our Summer Reading Clubs. The Kids’ Summer Reading Club, “Be Creative! Be Yourself!” is open to children birth through elementary school. The Teen Summer Reading Club, “Express Yourself” offers fun programs for teens 11 to 18. If you’re looking for more than a free book, there are additional offers. To participate, pick up a tally sheet any time from June 1 to July 31. Adults can also join in the fun and “Master the Art of Reading” by getting in as many titles as you can. Take part in the Adult Summer Reading Club and you can enter to win an iPod Shuffle or a pair of tickets to our annual InSight & InPerson Distinguished Author Series. For more details about all our Summer Reading Clubs, or for a list of programs, pick up a brochure at any of our libraries or visit our Web site.
JUNE 11
Thursday Night Book Group at the Standley Lake library will read “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David Wroblewski at 7 p.m.
JUNE 11 AND 15
Right Mind, Right Career will be 10:30 a.m. to noon. Join us for a fresh perspective on strategy that will get your mindset and your job search moving in the right direction. Topics will include: Recognizing emotional stressors; positive mindset; overcoming barriers; job search techniques/transferrable skills; resume writing and interviewing skills; networking/social networking: LinkedIn and Twitter; and learn about new opportunities coming with stimulus money for internships, on-the-job training opportunities and the ‘green job’ market. Monday, June 1 at Columbine Library, Thursday, June 11 at Lakewood Library and Monday, June 15 at Belmar Library.
JUNE 12 THROUGH 14
The Golden Library will celebrate Golden’s 150th Anniversary with a historic book display, an activity for the kids and refreshments in its meeting room. Not only that, it’s the Golden Library’s 95th anniversary this year too! Join us as we celebrate these important milestones. Come visit the library booth at Lyons Park following the 150th Anniversary Parade on June 12 too!
JUNE 20 AND 21
Arvada Gold Strike book sale will have more than 2,000 books for all ages ranging in price from 50 cents to $2.50 in the Arvada Library meeting room. Check out these great bargains while visiting the Olde Town Arvada Gold Strike Festival. Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 21 from noon to 4 p.m.
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
JUNE 14, 21, 28
Join four Sundays in June to enjoy an action-packed, airline-filled expedition to an Extreme Adventure Camp that teaches children their strength and might come from God. Camp Edge is 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. for 3 years to sixth-graders and their friends. Cost is $5 per Sunday. For more information contact Cheryl Wood, director of children’s ministries at 303-989-3727 ext. 211.
JUNE 13 THROUGH 16
Come join us at Crocodile Dock as we will be discovering where fearless children shine God’s Light. VBS is 9 a.m. to noon, 3 years through those who have completed fifth grade. Cost: $15 per child $32 max per family. Registration begins June 1. For more information contact Cheryl Wood, director of children’s ministries at 303-989-3727.
JUNE 15 THROUGH 17
GMUMC is hosting its second annual Sports Day Camp for completed K through fifth grades from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $35 before May 25 and $40 after. Come learn new sport, participate in the Denver Bronco Jr. Sports Training Camp and take a tour of the Colorado Rapids. Parents will be needed to help for each day. For more information contact Cheryl Wood, Director of Children’s ministries at 303-989-3727 ext. 211.
JUNE 15 THROUGH 19
Vacation Bible School Camp E.D.G.E. will be offered at the Church of Christ the King in Arvada from 6 to 8 p.m. to children aged two-and-a-half to those who have just completed grade 5. Do you want to enjoy cool crafts, lively games, rockin’ music, prizes, snacks and awesome Bible stories? Call 303-424-5288 or go to ctkarvada.org to register online or learn more.
JUNE 20
Finger-paint cotton tee shirts at the Clear Creek Heritage Museum, 1111 Washington Avenue in Golden, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perfect for Granddad, Dad, or anyone who needs a specially decorated wearable gift. Participants will use stamps, hands, and paints to personalize one hundred-percent cotton shirts and learn about many ses for the various parts of the cotton plant. Cost is $10 per person and includes shirt.
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.
JUNE 22 THROUGH 26
A Vacation Bible School will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Arvada Baptist Church, 8350 Pomona Dr., for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Mothers are also invited to participate in a Bible study and practical workshops during VBS. Child care will be available for children ages 4 and under for participating mothers. Register online at www.arvadabaptist.org, or you may call the church at 303-425-1655.
ONGOING
Free family movie night at the Church of Christ the King in Arvada. The first Friday night of each month we show a family friendly movie at 7pm in our parish hall. People bring a bag dinner or fast food meal to enjoy at 6:30 pm. Christ the King is located at 6490 Carr Street, across from Peck Elementary School. Call 303 424-5288 or go to ctkarvada.org to learn more.
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
THROUGH AUG. 23
Summer acting classes are here. Registration has begun for the Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School’s summer drama programs. Classes range from once a week to weeklong drama camps for children and teens ages 4 to 18. Give your creative side a workout and join us for a great summer on stage. For full class listings and to register online visit www.coloradoacts.org or call 303-456-6772. Class location is 4905 W. 60th Avenue, Arvada in the Early College High School building.
THROUGH SEPT. 23
Walk and Watch, a new crime prevention program, is brought by the Wheat Ridge Police Department and LiveWell Wheat Ridge. Information meetings are June 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.; July 2, from 3 to 4 p.m.; July 23, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Aug. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m.; and Sept. 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. All meetings are in the Wheat Ridge Rec Center Columbine Room. Learn about personal safety, identifying suspicious behavior and events, and the health benefits of walking. All volunteers who attend the training will receive a cap, a t-shirt, and a pedometer.
JUNE 15
Information Sharing Sessions regarding upcoming changes to SLS/CES Medicaid waivers will be presented by The Arc in Jefferson County and the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) at 3:30 p.m. on June 10 and at 6:30 p.m. on June 15 at the DDRC Building at 11177 W. 8th Ave. in Lakewood. The material is complex and has significant implications for the people we serve. Plan reductions are a possibility for the majority of our families.
JUNE 20
Learn about solving relationship problems from 9 a.m. to noon at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. Learn the most effective communication techniques and an easy problem solution tool from PREP, Active Relationships Center, and current research data. www.arapahoe.edu or www.RelationshipCoach.us or 303-797-5722
Spend four hours for a happier relationship from 1 to 5 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. This interactive workshop will provide you with practical tools to jumpstart your relationship today. www.arapahoe.edu or www.RelationshipCoach.us or 303-797-5722
JUNE 23
A first-time homebuyer class will be held at the Arvada Public Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed include the $8000 tax credit, how to buy a home for $1000, finance options, local market trends, the home-buying process and other great tips. Class is free. RSVP to jimlyons@kw.com. www.cfthb.com
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
JUNE 12 AND 13
The Optimist Club of Arvada Garage Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7584 Taft Ct., Arvada. All proceeds stay in the Arvada community. Optimist Club of Arvada has been serving the youth of Arvada since 1965. Baked goods and refreshments will also be for sale.
JUNE 13 AND 14
Four locals will break a world record for most mini golf holes played in 24 hours by a foursome at Heritage Square. They are being sponsored by the Children’s Hospital Handicapped Sports Program who will be on site encouraging the public to pledge based on how many holes the foursome can play. This event is free and open to the public so people can come watch and cheer them on, all for a good cause.
JUNE 14
The Angels With Paws Bowl-A-Thon will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Zone, 9751 W. 49th Ave., Wheat Ridge. All money raised will go toward the shelter. Cost is $20 per person which includes three games, shoe rental and one door prize ticket. Reserve a lane as soon as possible. For more information contact Karen at 720-231-3015 or send an email to ko_mountains@hotmail.com.
JUNE 19
Mean Street Ministry will be hosting a fundraiser event catered by the Crystal Rose. Appetizers start at 6 p.m. and supper is at 7 p.m. The dinner is $100 per person or $150 per couple, with a table for $800. The event is at The Crystal Rose on Lookout Mountain. Make checks payable to Mean Street Ministry and send them to: Mean Street Ministry, c/o Karen Sells, 2330 Woodbury Lane, Evergreen, CO 80439. Contact ksells8959@gmail.com or visit www.meanstreetministry.org for more information.
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
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. 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.