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ANNOUNCEMENTS
THROUGH AUG. 20
The Arvada Harvest Festival is hosting the first annual “Arvada’s Got Talent” competition. Finalists will be featured in the Arvada Harvest Festival Parade on Saturday, Sept.11, and compete on Sunday, Sept. 12 for cash prizes. Contestants are asked to upload their performance video to YouTube no later than Aug. 20, then e-mail the link to ArvadaHarvestFestival@gmail.com with “Arvada’s Got Talent” in the subject line. Performances can also be submitted via e-mail, VHS, DVD, etc. Submissions are not to exceed three minutes and must be received, along with the application, on or before Aug. 20. For complete information and application, go to www.arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com.
THROUGH AUG. 31
Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) is seeking host families for foreign high school students for the fall semester or year. Students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insurance, and are anxious to share their cultural experiences with their new American families. Interested families should contact the program immediately: the deadline is Aug. 31. To learn more about student exchange or arrange a meeting with a community representative, call P.I.E., toll-free, at 1-866-546-1402. The agency also has travel/study program opportunities available for American high school students as well as possibilities for community volunteers to assist and work with area host families, students and schools.
THROUGH OCT. 31
Students ages 9-14 are invited to enter the Radon Poster contest, presented by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The contest is open to students enrolled in a public, private, territorial, tribal, Department of Defense or home school. Members of a sponsoring club, such as a scouting organization or art, computer, science or 4-H club, also are eligible. There is no entry fee, and only one entry per student is allowed. The entry deadline is Oct. 31. Poster topics must include one of the following subjects: What is radon?; Where does radon come from?; How does radon get into our homes?; Radon can cause lung cancer; Test your home for radon. The winning national poster will be unveiled at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in January 2011. The national winner, a parent and a teacher or sponsoring organization’s representative will win an all-expense-paid trip to participate in the ceremony. The winning poster will be reproduced and distributed nationally to promote radon awareness. More information about contest entries, including specific artwork requirements, can be found at www.coloradoradon.info.
AUG. 23 THROUGH OCT. 5
Construction activities to improve and expand the east parking lot at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park will begin. The Jefferson County Open Space project includes the addition of 10 vehicle spaces for a total of 33 spaces, paving and striping of the lot, relocation of the picnic pad and bench, realignment of some trails to the trailhead and new information kiosk. Some trees will be removed to allow for construction. The lot will be closed until the paving work is completed, and signs will be posted along Buffalo Park Road to indicate the closure.
AUG. 28
The Wheat Ridge Recreation center will host a soccer uniform swap from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Anderson Building gym, 4355 Field St. Gently used jerseys, shorts, socks, shin guards and cleats can be donated or picked up. People do not need to donate gear in order to pick up uniforms. When donated, cleats should be tied together to keep shoes matched up. Donated uniforms may be dropped off early at the recreation center at 4005 Kipling St. Volunteers are needed to work the day of the swap and to organize uniforms prior to the event. For more information or to volunteer, call Jim at 303-231-1310.
SEPT. 26
The Friends of the West Arvada Dog Park is accepting registration forms for the 2010 Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, at the dog park. We are looking for rescue groups, dog-related businesses, products/services related to dogs, and a few food/ entertainment vendors. Forms are due Sept. 22; $40 booth space donations are requested. Contact Debbie at WADP@comcast.net for a registration form.
ONGOING
Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool and Parent’s Day Out is accepting registrations for children 12 months and walking through pre-K for the 2010-2011 school year. A two-and-a-half hour preschool and parent’s-day-out program are offered and are NAEYC accredited. Toilet training is not a requirement. The school is in the Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St. Call Marsha Schultze, director, at 303-431-6005, ext 238, to arrange a visit or for additional information. You can also check us out on the web at www.arvadaumc.org.
The “Adopt-A-Teacher” program, sponsored by the Zonta Club of Lakewood Golden, is offering grants of up to $500 to classroom teachers in the South Jeffco area. This money and supplies are meant to be used for additional teaching aids and materials that teachers and parents may not be able to provide due to economic cutbacks. Applications are currently being accepted, and grants will be awarded in early October. To request an application, e-mail kathiedillon@msn.com. For more information on Zonta go to www.Zonta.org.
The Arc in Jefferson County invites residents to take part in a research project being conducted by the ARC of the United States, concerning FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports). FINDS’ is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the program actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. FINDS is conducting a survey to capture the perceptions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages, and their families, on issues concerning disability support needs across the life spectrum. Complete the online survey at www.thearc.org. Responses will be used to help inform disability organizations, service providers, policymakers and the public on issues related to disability supports needed today and into the future. Survey results will be made available as soon as they are shared with The Arc chapters.
The City of Lakewood is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. Head Start provides a no-fee educational experience for 3-and 4-year-old children who meet specific eligibility requirements: low-income, homeless or child with identified special needs. You must be a Lakewood resident to participate in the Head Start program. If you live outside of the city, we will assist with resources upon request. Families with special needs are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for the current program year, children must be 3 years old but not yet 5 years old, by Oct. 1.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge is looking for resident and community gardeners to donate excess produce to under-served families and seniors in the community. If you are interested in donating excess produce, contact Elise Lubell at 303-271-5719. LiveWell Wheat Ridge is funded by LiveWell Colorado, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by inspiring healthy eating and active living. Check the website at www.livewellcolorado.org.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge is looking for community members who are interested in joining our new and exciting community-led task forces to work on policies and projects that involve improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables and active living environments. If you are interested in participating in one of these exciting community task forces, contact Molly Hanson, LiveWell Wheat Ridge coordinator, at mhanson@jeffco.us or call 720-345-8547, or Bill Mahar, LiveWell Wheat Ridge staff member, at maharbill@gmail.com, or call 720-237-7324.
The Arvada Historical Society’s annual Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arvada Flour Mill Pavilion, 5590 Wadsworth Blvd. Come and enjoy this open-air market featuring gourmet coffee, jams, jellies, fresh pastries, breads, sauces, produce, flowers, herbs, teas, antiques, toys, stuffed animals, Tupperware, jewelry, handmade treasures and more. We even have someone who can re-cane your chairs. For just $10 each Saturday, you too can bring your own table and sell your items in the Flour Mill parking lot. The cost of your spot goes to our Mill Restoration Fund. Call Scott Staley at 303-424-4557 or the McIlvoy House at 303-431-1261 for more information.
The Golden Farmer’s Market takes place from 8 a. m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 2 in the west parking lot of the Golden Library, at Illinois and 10th streets.
The Sunday Arvada Farmer’s Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Northeast Corner of Olde Wadsworth and 57th, adjacent to the library. Enjoy fresh local produce, music, bread, soaps, fruit smoothies, burritos, barbecue, organic and hormone-free meat, fresh garlic, tamales, coffee, fresh-cut flowers and plants, spices and more. Bring the kids and your swimsuits, and cool off on hot summer days in the continuos water fountains all summer long. The Sunday market is a great way to shop locally, do your weekly grocery shopping and enjoy all that Olde Town Arvada has to offer.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is accepting applications for artisans interested in participating in the annual holiday craft sale, the ‘grand finale’ of the fair and festival season, Nov. 26 and 27. Applications can be obtained at www.arvadacenter.com under Gallery Museum then ‘call for entries’ or call the Craft Fair Hot Line at 720-898-7228 or craftfair@arvadacenter.org.
The Foothills Art Center is seeking new volunteers to become a part of Golden’s premier art facility. If interested, please email volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org or call 303.279.3922 x33.
First Friday Art Walks are now in Olde Town Arvada. On the first Friday of each month, come by from 5 to 10 p.m., when some shops will be open late, each with something special to offer. Contact the Lewisone Art Gallery at 720-328-3717 for more information.
Mitchell Elementary is accepting incoming kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year. Your child must be 5 years of age by Oct. 1. The school is at 201 Rubey Drive in Golden. Please bring immunization records, birth certificate and proof of residence. Don’t wait; please come in now to register your child. If you have any questions, call the office at 303-982-5875.
A food bank has been opened at In Spirit and Truth Church, 6524 Urban St., Arvada. Hours are Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. or by appointment. 303-940-7776
Vanderhoof Elementary School is accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year. Your child must be 5 years old by Oct. 1 to register for kindergarten. We have both a traditional half-day program and a tuition-based, full-day program. The school is at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada, and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Don’t wait to register your child; please come in now. To register your child, bring his or her birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744.
Agape Life Church, 5970 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, is giving out Jefferson County Commodity Food (TEFAP) on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. For directions and to find out if you are eligible to receive this free food, call the church office at 303-431-6481.
Sonshine Center Infant Care & Early Childhood Education, 6250 Ward Road, Arvada, is now accepting registration for Fall 2010 Core Knowledge Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten programs. Call 303-456-2755 for more information.
Tired of your same old fitness routine? Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Adventure Boot Camp offers dynamic, unique and results-oriented full-body fitness classes exclusively for women. All ages, sizes and fitness levels are welcome. Revamp your fitness program in a refreshing way by joining like-minded women who are realizing amazing results and having fun. Contact Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com and visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. Indoor location is just behind Super Target on Kipling and 50th Avenue.
Train your body using the CrossFit methodology and achieve a level of overall fitness unmatched by any other program out there. This is the fitness protocol used by police, firefighters, athletes and people just like you who want to experience rapid and measurable gains in all areas of fitness. Foothills CrossFit offers unlimited workouts for a fraction of the cost of hiring a personal trainer. Visit www.FoothillsCrossfit.com for more information, or call Robyn at 720-231-5075.
Denver Metro Military Acupuncture is now providing free auricular acupuncture for veterans and active duty military and their accompanying family members from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (last check in is 6:20 p.m.) on Wednesdays at Full Moon Books in the Meadowlark Shopping Center. The All Life Matters Community Acupuncture Clinic is no longer open and is no longer housing the Denver Metro Military Acupuncture project. Please call Stephanie at 303-564-5623 or visit www.AncientWisdomModernTimes.com for more information.
An e-newsletter will help parents who have children attending Jeffco Public Schools to 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 to other languages as needed. Parents who did not receive the first edition in April can sign up at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/publications/parent_news/.
Pond turtle adoption fees waived for qualified adopters at Colorado Reptile Humane Society. Visit the website at www.corhs.org or call 303-776-2070.
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 website 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.
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 Lakewood Art Center at 303-980-0625 or online at lakewoodartscouncil.org.
The Colorado Reptile Humane Society needs volunteers. Observe, clean, feed and socialize with reptiles in the shelter. For anyone 18 years or older. 303-776-2070 or www.corhs.com/vol.html
Colorado Greyhound Adoption has many sweet and loving hounds patiently waiting to start their new lives with people who will open their hearts and homes 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
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 accepts quilt tops at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 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 website designed to help families connect to available resources. Visit www.parentinghelpcolorado.com to 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.
EVENTS
AUG. 19, 20 AND 21
The 58th Annual Golden Flower Show will be at the Golden First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St. Public viewing will be 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Entries will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday. Judging will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, contact Win Taylor at 303-215-9034.
AUG. 20
A 50+ Job and Volunteer Fair is scheduled for 8:15-11:15 a.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. If you’re 50 or older and looking for a volunteer or paid postion, come to the fair. Multiple agencies that are looking for seasoned help will be on hand. The event is free for the public; employers and agencies can call for booth fees, 303-425-9583.
AUG. 21
A Taste of Summer, the first annual such event offered by Malara Gardens, 7190 Kipling St. in Arvada, will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will include free samples of Palisade peaches, Glacier ice cream and Monrico’s juices. In addition to produce, flame-roasted peppers and Italian products, visitors will also be able to indulge in barbecued ribs and chicken.
The Lakewood Swim Club Super Sharks will celebrate its farewell season and the legacy of Coach Betty Woods with a reunion and ice cream social 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21 at Morse Park Pool, 8180 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. All former swimmers and familes are welcome. Find us on Facebook by searching for Lakewood Sharks Reunion.
Area veterans will be honored at the Freedom Days celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakewood Estates retirement community, 8585 West Dakota Ave., Lakewood. The event will feature USO-style entertainment, a color guard, a complimentary dinner, games, door prizes and more. The public is welcome free of charge. To RSVP, call Lakewood Estates at 303-987-3888. All seniors who tour will receive a Freedom Days scratch card for the chance to instantly win up to five years of free rent.
A town hall meeting on how to start and sustain a small business will be hosted by state Rep. Max Tyler (D-Lakewood) from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Golden City Council chambers, 911 10th St. Business owners, those interested in starting a businesses, and anyone interested in Colorado’s economic health are invited to attend. Topics to be discussed include getting a loan, including micro finance; marketing, including social network marketing; community resources available for start-up entrepreneurs; and tools, data and tips for startups. Panelists will be Kim Mears, Mears Consulting; Rob Smith, executive director, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute ; Craig Gilbert, owner, BenefitRiver Health Insurance; and Denise Stephens, Jefferson County Business Resource Center.
Into The Fire, a paint-your-own pottery studio, will celebrate its 9th anniversary with treats and gifts for customers in the afternoon, as well as 25 percent off all bisque. An evening celebration will be 6-7:30 p.m. All are invited to stop in and see what the studio has to offer. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime the studio is open.
A pancake breakfast will be served at the Wheat Ridge Grange from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. The meal includes ham, eggs, all-you-can-eat pancakes, coffee, juice or milk. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. For more information, call Edyth Brown at 303-233-5926.
The Wine Train runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Enjoy the gentle rock of the rails as you ride behind the historic No. 346 locomotive in one of our classic passenger cars, while sampling a variety of wines from Colorado wineries. There will be live music, and door prizes are available through silent auction bidding. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Colorado Railroad Museum’s restoration projects. Admission is $40 in advance. For ticket reservations and information, visit the events page at www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org or call the Museum at 303-279-4591.
Whole Foods Market,14357 W. Colfax, Golden, will host an all-day grand re-opening party, with most activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come explore the remodeled store, enjoy tastings and live music, and have a chance to win prizes.
Green Mountain High School is sponsoring its Second Annual 5K Ram Run/Walk. The Ram Run/Walk is a USATF certified course that can be used as a BolderBoulder qualifier. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with the run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee is $25 and includes a commemorative T-Shirt, door-prize giveaways, and a post-race taco bar provided by Jose Oshea’s. Registration forms at Runner’s Roost Lakewood or register online at www.ramrun5k.com.
AUG. 21 AND 22
Kids, come to the Colorado Railroad Museum for Junior Railroad Days and earn your Junior Engineer Certificate. Learn all about railroad ties and spikes, the Roundhouse and turntable, lantern and whistle signals, telegraphs and communication, and railroad safety. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. For ticket reservations and information, visit the events page at www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org or call the museum at 303-279-4591.
AUG. 24, 26 AND 28
The City of Lakewood invites residents to attend community open houses to discuss new concepts that have been developed to update Lakewood’s Zoning Ordinance. The city is collecting feedback that will be used to develop potential objectives for new zoning standards. Each open house will include a presentation about the zoning ordinance. Residents need to attend only one of the open houses, scheduled for: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Clements Center, 1580 Yarrow St.; 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 14099 W. Jewell Ave.; and 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Zoning controls whether land can be used for homes, offices, stores and other uses, and it also regulates items such as signs, how close buildings can be to property lines and other details. The open houses are part of the Lakewood! Zoning Improvement process, which started in 2009 to get Lakewood residents involved with reviewing and updating the city’s laws and regulations governing zoning. For more information on this event and the Lakewood! Zoning Improvement process, visit www.PlayYourPart.org or call (303) 987-7505.
AUG. 25
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Lakewood-based Office Liquidators will give away more than $25,000 worth of used and refurbished office furniture to the first representatives of Colorado nonprofit organizations who show up at the door. Doors open at 10 a.m. at showroom set up specifically for this event, adjacent to Tool King, 11111 W. Sixth Ave. Nonprofit representatives will be asked to show proof of nonprofit status, and “shopping sprees” are limited to $1,000 worth of furniture per nonprofit organization. The giveaway ends when the last item has been claimed, or by noon Aug. 25, whichever comes first. Representatives are advised to bring vans, pick-ups, trucks, etc. to haul their desks, chairs, tables, bookcases and other used office furniture. If necessary, Office Liquidators will make delivery service available at a fee. Office Liquidators’ 25th Anniversary celebration will continue through the end of the year, with an event or giveaway planned for the 25th of each month. More information can be found at www.OfficeLiquidators.com on the home page under “25th Anniversary Specials.”
Christ the King Episcopal Church, 6490 Carr St. in Arvada, will offer a free community cook-out from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the church. All are welcome. The cook-out will include hot dogs, hamburgers and brats. Call Amanda at 303-420-9054 for more information.
AUG. 28
The 2nd Annual Community Safety Fair will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, the fair will offer safety tips and tools for the entire family. The free event will include a bicycle rode with free helmets for children, DNA and fingerprint ID kits, an appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog and a chance to see K-9 service dogs, electronics recycling (small fee for large items); document shredding; collection of outdated prescription medicines; free credit reports; ongoing safety presentations and demonstrations; driver, Internet and cell phone safety for teens; a bouncy castle; and booths offering activities and giveaways.
Table Mountain Animal Center (soon to be Foothills Animal Shelter) will host a grand opening of its new facility 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the theme of Raise the WOOF. Festivities will take place at the shelter, located at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 580 McIntyre St., Golden, and will include interactive tours, live music, face painting, food by Jose O’Shea’s Café Cantina, adoptable animals, giveaways and a raffle. For more information, call 720-407-5224. Festivities will continue from 5 to 10 p.m. with a VIP gala at The Mathews Collection, a private car collection and event center. Tickets are $150 per person. Call 720-407-5226 to reserve tickets.
Pomona High School is sponsoring its 16th Annual Panther Prowl 5K Fun Run/Walk. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with the run/walk starting at 8:30 a.m. This is the major fundraiser for Pomona athletics. It is a drug- and alcohol-free activity for the whole family. Entry fee is $20 and includes a commemorative T-shirt and entry into the door-prize giveaways. For more information, call 303-982-0608. Registration forms can be picked up at Pomona High School, 8101 W. Pomona Drive, Arvada.
AUG. 28 AND 29
The Chile Harvest Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakewood’s Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. (Wadsworth and Ohio). Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children (ages 3-12). Plenty of free parking is available. For more information, call 303-987-7859 or visit www.Lakewood.org/HCA.
AUG. 29
Classmates of Arvada High School Class of 1965 are invited to meet at the Arvada Old Timers Picnic. It will be at noon at the Pioneer Pavilion, 9101 Ralston Road (W. 58th Avenue and Garrison Street). There will be a Class of 65’ sign-in table. Drinks will be provided, please bring your picnic foods. Please network with any other classmates and let them know about the gathering. For more information, contact Ray at 303-429-1854 or raya.cook@comcast.net, or Richard at 303-431-6118 or richardlburton@msn.com.
The Denver Metro Chapter of CSA/ USA is sponsoring a gluten-free vendor fair, which will spotlight many of the gluten-free options available to individuals with Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance. The Fair will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden. More information, including driving directions, will be posted at: www.DenverCeliacs.org.
SEPT. 7
The Seniors’ Resource Center will host its annual “Indoor” Legislative BBQ from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. The free event provides a chance to meet legislators, elected officials, nonprofit agency board members, staff and consumers, and to discuss shared interests and important issues facing our communities, and how we can work together to meet their needs. For more information or to register for the event, call the resource center at 303-238-8151 or go to the events calendar on the Web site at www.srcaging.org.
SEPT. 11
A free RC Air Show will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Spectacular giant-scale models, warbirds, real turbine jets, helicopters, and a variety of unique radio-controlled models will be flown and exhibited at the Arvada Air Park, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. The event also features concessions and an opportunity for spectators to try their hand at flying a real RC plane. For more information and directions to the flying field, visit www.arvadamodelers.com.
The Colorado Trail Foundation will host its annual Friends Picnic from noon to 3 p.m. at Bear Creek Lake Park’s Pelican Pavilion, Morrison Road, just east of C-470. The event will celebrate work done in 2010 by Friends of the Colorado Trail, and include good food, a wood-cutting contest, horsehoes and volleyball. For more information or to RSVP, go to www.coloradotrail.org.
SEPT. 11 THROUGH 26
The Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, will present a Day Out With Thomas celebration tour, each Saturday and Sunday. The tour includes a 25-minute ride with a full-size Thomas the Tank engine and meeting Sir Topham Hatt, along with storytelling, live music and more. Tickets are $18 for ages 2 and up, and are available by visiting www.ticketweb.com or calling 866-468-7630.
SEPT. 19
The 9th Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run/Ride will be at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. All proceeds will help local children at risk for suicide. Register online at www.swfmd.org. For more information, call 303-763-1775.
SEPT. 23
SpayToday, 1864 S. Wadsworth Blvd., No. 2, in Lakewood, will celebrate its 5,000th spay/neuter surgery since January 2009 with an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 303-984-7729 to RSVP.
OCT. 2 AND 3
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Lakewood’s Cider Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. (Wadsworth Boulevard and Ohio Avenue). The festival schedule includes a pie-eating contest and an apple bake-off, children’s activities, demonstrations of traditional crafts, vintage tractor pull, vintage machinery and displays, folk art and craft booths, great food and gifts, and live entertainment. The event costs $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. Proceeds from the event support educational programs at Lakewood’s Heritage Center, a 20th Century Museum. Call 303-987-7850 or visit www.Lakewood.org/HCA for more information and updates on the weekend lineup.
VISUAL ART
THROUGH AUG. 23
The Mountainside Art Guild is seeking entries for the 32nd Annual “Views of the East and West” exhibit to be displayed at the Lakewood Arts Council’s Community Art Center in Lakewood from Aug. 30 to Oct. 1. All artists from Colorado who work in any two- or three-dimensional fine-art medium are invited to submit up to four entries. The theme for the show is anything depicting Western or Asian cultures, both traditional and contemporary. Entry deadline is Aug. 23. Information and entry brochures are available at www.mtnsideartguild.org, by e-mailing chairman Kathy Berls at kathyberls@hotmail.com, or by calling Barbara Tobiska at 303-989-9128.
THROUGH AUG. 31
The Sixth Annual Colorado Heart Gallery, an exhibit of photographs that highlight the spirit of foster care children in search of loving homes, will be on display from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the atrium of the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building, 100 Jefferson Parkway in Golden. For more information, contact Laurel Moore at 303-866-4306 or Laurel.Moore@state.co.us. For more information about adoption in Jefferson County, contact Beth Cassese at 303-271-4038 or bcassese@co.jefferson.co.us.
THROUGH SEPT. 13
Modern Mandalas, an exhibit featuring artworks by Sophia Rose and Carrie MaKenna will be on exhibit through Sept. 13 at Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Studio B, in Lakewood. .
THROUGH OCT. 30
“Evolutions” and “A Tisket a Tasket” will be on display at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden. See the exciting results of the RMQM “Evolutions” art quilt challenge, juried by Katie Pasquini Masopust, and beautiful 19th and 20th century basket quilts from the museum’s permanent collection.
AUG. 30 THROUGH OCT. 1
The 32nd annual Views of the East and West Exhibit will be at the Lakewood Community Arts Center, 85 S. Union Blvd. Sponsored by the Mountainside Art Guild, this popular exhibit includes approximately 100 original works by local artists done on the theme of things typical of Asian or Western cultures. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. A public reception is planned for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 9. For information, call the LAC Art Center at 303-980-0625 or contact Mountainside Art Guild at www.mtnsideartguild.org .
AUG. 30 THROUGH OCT. 30
The Mountainside Art Guild is sponsering a show of miniature paintings in the Foothills II Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden. All artists may enter the themed show. For information and entry forms, visit www.mtnsideartguild.org or call Carolyn at 303-973-2679.
NOV. 13 THROUGH DEC. 30
The Holiday Art Market at the Foothills Art Center opened for the first time in 1974. The market fills Foothills with unique, Colorado-made arts and fine crafts. Admission to HART is free to the public and special programming helps attract thousands of shoppers. Works by nearly 200 Colorado artists will be displayed in a stunning holiday setting. For more information, go to www.foothillsartcenter.org.
ONGOING
The Arvada Art Studio Tour is seeking artists living or working in Arvada to participate in the ninth annual studio tour Sept. 25-26. Visit www.arvadaart.org to download a prospectus or call 303-421-9948 for more information.
The Cussler Museum features 70 fabulous classic cars owned by best-selling novelist Clive Cussler. Open seasonally from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., running May through September on Mondays and Tuesdays only. The Cussler Museum is at 14959 W. 69th Ave. in Arvada. For more information, visit the website, www.cusslermuseum.com.
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
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
AUG. 19 THROUGH 22
Rocky Mountain Performing Arts will present “Flashback to the 60s” at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the production beginning at 7 p.m. The Sunday matinee will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and senior citizens, and can be purchased by calling 303-246-9843. For more information, go to www.rmperformingarts.com.
THROUGH AUG. 28
The E Project will present “Shakespeare to the Letter,” a fast-action comedy that aims to present every letter in every play ever written by Shakespeare. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the West Colfax Event Center, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Tickets are $16 for adults, and $14 for students and senior citizens. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the E Project at 303-232-0363 or online at www.theeproject.org/category/shows2010/shakespeare.
THROUGH AUG. 29
Miners Alley Playhouse presents “The Underpants,” with performances every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.; performance on Sunday, Aug. 29, will be at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($21 online). Senior, student and group rates available. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.
MUSIC
THROUGH AUGUST
Jake’s Roadhouse, 5980 Lamar St., Arvada, has announced its August lineup. All shows are 21+, no cover: Aug. 20: Brian Hornbuckle, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug. 21: The Mighty Jivesters, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug. 22: Eric Jerardi Band, 2 to 6 p.m.; Aug. 27: PsychoX, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug. 28: PsychoX, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Aug 29: Pairadeux, 2 to 6 p.m. 303-424-7266
AUG. 19 THROUGH 22
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will present its 58th season of free summer with the first concert at 6:30 p.m. at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8500 W. 38th Ave. at Lutheran Parkway in Wheat Ridge. The second concert will take place at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, at Parfet Park, 10 St. and Washington Ave. in Golden. The symphony will perform selections from classical and modern musical favorites, including music from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein, selections from “An American in Paris” by George Gershwin, “Overture to Candide” by Leonard Bernstein, and “Festive Overture” by Dmitri Shostakovich. For more information, visit www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.
SEPT. 17
The Queen City Jazz Band will present a concert of music and memories at 7 p.m. at Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. The event is sponsored by the Lakewood Historical Society. Proceeds will go to preserve Lakewood’s history and benefit music scholarship activitie of the Queen City Jazz Band Foundation. General admission tickets are $18 in advance, $15 for seniors and students. Tickets at the door will be $20. Order tickets online at 222.historiclakewood.org or by mail to LHS, Art Rittenhouse, 585 S. Parfet St., Lakewood, CO 80226.
ONGOING
Jake’s Roadhouse hosts a number of bands Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. at 5980 Lamar St. in Arvada. Ages 21 and up with no cover charge. 303-424-7266
Susie’s hosts a number of bands Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 17999 W. Colfax Ave. in Golden. Ages 21 and up with no cover charge. 303-278-9000
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
LITERARY
ONGOING
Jefferson County Public Libraries offer free computer classes on a regular basis. Call 303-235-5275 for appointments and more information.
All Jefferson County Libraries accept used books, both paperbacks and hardbacks, year round. 303-275-2240
Each Jefferson County Public Library location has a used-book sale area. Most hardbound books cost $2.25, paperbacks $1, and magazines 25 cents. Proceeds help fund children’s and teen reading programs, including the Summer Reading Club and Traveling Children’s Library. www.friendsofjcpl.org
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 for 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.jeffcolibrary.org
FAMILY
ONGOING
Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, has a variety of free programs for children each month. 303-590-1393
The D Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada, presents Baby Boogie, a music-and-dance event for families and children, from 3 to 6 p.m. every Sunday. 303-463-6683
Various classes and activities for children are presented at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Fro more information, go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200
AUDITIONS
AUG. 20
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol, The Musical,” at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Children’s auditions will be Aug. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. Rehearsals begin Nov. 2. The show opens Nov. 23 and runs through Dec. 23, Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinées on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of 8 shows per week. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 720-898-7200.
AUG. 22 AND 23
The Arvada Chorale, which performs regularly at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, will hold auditions for its 2010-2011 season from, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, and 5-7 p.m. Monday. The Chorale is especially looking for tenor and bass voice parts, but will consider highly qualified sopranos and altos also. To reserve a time for your audition, call Bev at (303) 250-7202.
AUG. 29
The Alpine Chorale will hold auditions for all parts Auditions from 6-8 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 West 58th Ave., Arvada. Please call 303-423-4435 to schedule an appointment.The Chorale is an auditioned adult civic group under the direction of Dr. Lee Egbert. Performances for the 2010-2011 season, the chorale’s 13th season, will be in December, April and June at various locations throughout the Denver Metro area.
ONGOING
Sweet Adelines High Country Chorus hostd 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
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 clarinets, second trombone and all strings, including principal viola and string bass, both of which receive an honorarium. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays, September through May at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and more information.
The Colorado Chorale is holding auditions for all voices. Call for an audition appointment. 303-986-2443
MEETINGS
ONGOING
The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club meets every Wednesday, 7 to 8 a.m., at Celebrate, 3890 Kipling St., in Wheat Ridge. The service club is dedicated to helping the youth of the community. The club is a friendly group of people that would like to meet other optimists interested in helping their community.
Buffalo Bill Saddle Club meets at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Green Mountain Room B at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Founded in 1947 in Evergreen and Golden, the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club is dedicated to preserving and promoting Western heritage through family-oriented activities with our horse companions. Members are encouraged to participate in as many of the activities as fit their family schedules. For more information, visit www.BBSCGolden.org or contact Janiece@BBSCGolden.org, 720-371-9343.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 21 meets September through June at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Taylor-Miller American legion Post 21, 500 Ninth St. in Golden. Contact 303-279-6200 for more information.
Lutheran Entrepreneurs meets the third Wednesday of every month from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Chapel Coffee House, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Whether or not you are Lutheran, you are invited to join a growing network of business men and women. A refreshment counter is available to purchase snacks and coffee while you network before and after meetings. www.lutheranentrepreneurs.com
Lutheran Family Services of Colorado hosts a monthly foster-parent information meeting for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 363 S. Harlan St., Suite 105. For more information, contact Cindi Newkirk-Noah at 303-217-5846 or cindi.newkirk-noah@lfsco.org.
Fun Times with Breakfast Club Singles 50+ meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Doubletree Hotel Southeast 13696 E. IIiff Place. For reservations and information call 303-794-3332. Leave name and number for a call back.
CLASSES, LECTURES
AUG. 28
Because of popular demand, the Reality Check Workshop has been expanded in content and time. Join facilitator Roslyn Cerro for some collaborative inquiry and serious fun if you are ready for a guided, yet personal review and evaluation of your current life. The reward is in the process. You will leave with a tangible, full-view of your life that you can revisit and modify repeatedly. This workshop, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Golden, fills up quickly, and preregistration and prepayment are required. The fee is $29 per person. Call 303-953-2344 to reserve your spot.
SEPT. 2
Active Minds will present a brief history and selected stories from the game of baseball from 7-8 p.m. at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St. Join Active Minds for this free presentation as we trace the history of baseball from Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds. We will tell a few of the legendary stories of the game, including the Merkle Incident, the 1919 Chicago Black Sox and the Curse of the Bambino. We will discuss Jackie Robinson and the role of the Negro Leagues, as well as how the modern era has been affected by the use of steroids. Bring your own favorite baseball story to share with the group.
SEPT. 8
Community Bible Study Denver Northwest is starting a new 30-week study group, focusing on Genesis. The group will begin meeting Sept 8. Meetings will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. Women of all ages, stages and denominations are encouraged to come. Limited openings are available in children’s classes. Call Chris at 303-324-7250 for more information.
BEGINNING SEPT. 9
Lookout Mountain Community Church, 534 Commons Drive in Golden, will present a community bible study for women who want to learn more about the Bible and its teachings. The non-denominational study group is geared to all levels of bible knowledge and meets weekly on Thursdays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Lookout Mountain Community Church beginning on Sept. 9 and following the Jeffco school calendar. You can join in at any time. There are excellent nursery care, pre-school bible classes, and a curriculum for home-schooled children. Please call Karen Sells at 303-670-8959 with any questions or to pre-register.
SEPT. 9, 16 AND 23
Dr. Rosanne Dektor, DC, will present a class of somatics, gentle movements that regain strength and freedom of movement and prevent or rehab injuries, also known as modern man’s yoga. The classes will cover the shoulders and back muscles, and are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Contact the recreation center at 303-231-1300, or see nonforce1.com, for more information.
SEPT. 11 THROUGH OCT. 31
“Can’t Forgive?” is a free, eight-week worskshop that will take place at Lookout Mountain Community Church, 24887 Genesee Trail Road, Golden. You are invited on an eight-week journey to finally experience the elusive freedom from the pain. Saturday classes are at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday classes are at 10 a.m. Go to www.cantforgive.com for more information.
SEPT. 11
Please join presenter Roslyn Cerro for her Doorway to Freedom Series: My Significant Self presentation in Golden. The presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Golden. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required; the fee is $14 per person. Call 303-953-2344 to reserve your spot.
SEPT. 12
Join Stephen Hemphill, author of “My Search for the Real Heaven,” for a discussion about heaven, hosted by the Lakewood Church of Christ, 455 S. Youngfield Court in Lakewood. Sessions will take place at 9 and 10 a.m., followed by a question-and-answer session at 12:30 p.m., following a free lunch. For more information, call the Lakewood Church of Christ, 303-988-4064.
SEPT. 14
As the Denver Art Museum hosts an extraordinary exhibit of King Tut artifacts, join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood, as we tell the story of the famous Egyptian pharaoh and the time in which he ruled. We will place King Tut’s life and reign in the broader context of ancient Egyptian history, as well as cover the extraordinary discovery of his tomb in 1922 and an overview of its contents. This free event is sponsored by the Jefferson County RSVP Program and Seniors’ Resource Center. For more info, call Jeffco RSVP Program at 303-235-6946.
OCT. 2
Faux Autumn Leaves Workshop with artist Cindy Norris has two sessions from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2 to 5:30 p.m. Class fee is $150 and includes materials. For information and registration, contact Cindy Norris, Faux Paws & Co at 303-358-7114 or cindy@fauxpawsandco.com. www.fauxpawsandco.com
ONGOING
Working With Artists, 445 South Saulsbury St., Lakewood, offers workshops and classes focused on photography. For information on current programs, visit www.workingwithartists.org or call 303-837-1341.
Lakewood-based Dance Exploration, LLC has moved into Iyengar Yoga studio at 850 14th St, Golden. For more information, and a listing of available free classes, visit dancexploration.com or call 303-949-1975.
Square Dance exercise is offered from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoons at the Golden Community Center. Cost is $5.50 for those 19 to 59 years, and $4 for those over 60. Silver Sneakers free with card swipe or guest form. All recorded singing calls. For more information, call Don at 303-526-0148.
Body Balance classes are offered at Golden Pilates, 922 Washington Ave. in Golden, on Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The Body Balance class soothes the joints and increases core strength, balance and coordination through the Trager Approach, Pilates-based fundamentals and Qi Gong. Energize and release tension while developing a deeper mind/body connection. $12/class or $10 with a 10-class card. To register, call 303-547-2221.
Calling all home-school actors and actresses, ages 10 to 18. A class runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Colorado ACTS on Tuesdays. Parts for boys and girls of all ages combine to bring some of literature’s favorite characters to life. For more information, call 303-456-6672 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.
Happy Transplants Garden Club, a member of the Colorado Federated Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Orchard Court School, on the southwest corner of 75th Avenue and Orchard Court. Members learn about gardening, flower arranging, protecting our environment and many other topics. For more information, contact Gail Fischer at 303-526-0359.
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
Senior yoga is every Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Asana Studio, 16399 S. Golden Road. Call 303-437-6666 or e-mail susan@asanastudio.com for more information. Beginners are welcome.
Drs. Scott and Leah Hahn, 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 and increase flexibility. The class is followed by relaxation. The cost is $5 for the first visit to the studio; punch cards are available.
Three Trusts, Inc. offers classes each month at the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave. in Golden and online to help parents reduce the impact of divorce on their children at 1010 Washington Ave., Call 720-290-5715 or go online to www.threetrusts.com for more information.
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
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. DaVita offers two classes: Taking Control of Kidney disease – Living with Stage 3 and Early Stage 4, and Making Healthy Choices – Preparing for dialysis for Stage 4 and 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. Locations vary. Call 1-888-MyKidney (695-4363) to register and get directions.
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. Call 303-463-6565 for information.
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. For information, call 720-233-6666 or visit www.strollerfit.com/denver/west
Singles University offers numerous classes for singles via telephone and the 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, at 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
The Music Workshop of Golden meets 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
The 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 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
AUG. 29
Metro-area firefighters will join forces to present the 18th annual Hot Times Kool Cars Charity Auto Show, an event that raises funds to benefit the burn center at The Children’s Hospital. Classic cars from far and wide migrate to the Arvada Center, 69th & Wadsworth, for a show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include a car raffle, pancake breakfast, firefighter chili, T-shirts, a great kids’ area, entertainment and more. Admission is only $5, and kids under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $5 or go to www.hottimeskoolcars.org for an order form. A Camaro will be raffled off at 4 p.m. in the Arvada Center Ampitheater.
SEPT. 1 THROUGH 30
An art exhibit and fundraiser for the Foothills Animal Shelter will take place at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Titled “The Emotional Lives of Pets,” the show will feature paintings of animals at intense and intimate moments. Admission is free, and the exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 10 percent of all artists’ sales will go the Foothills Animal Shelter. Susan Becker, a Golden artist, will be the September 2010 Artist of the Month.
SEPT. 11
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Denver affiliate will host the fifth annual PurpleStride Golden Gallop: Race to Defeat Pancreatic Cancer at Splash Aquatic Park, 3151 Illinois St., Golden. On-site registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The 10K run is at 7:30 a.m., the 5K walk/run is at 8:30 a.m., and the 1K kids’ fun run is at 10:15 a.m. (Only for kids 12 and under, but parents can accompany kids for free). For more information, visit www.purplestride.org.
SEPT. 14
Massage Envy locations in Arvada and Lakewood will give $15 from each one-hour massage performed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The massages cost $49 This is the fourth year that Massage Envy’s Front Range locations have participated in the fundraiser, whose proceeds support breast-cancer education, screening and treatment programs in the area. Appointments are recommended, and can be made beginning Aug. 14.
SEPT. 19
The 3rd Annual Feds Chippin’ In charity golf tournament will benefit the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and the Denver Federal Center Chapter of Federally Employed Women (FEW). The tournament will be at Applewood Golf Course in Golden, and feature a “Got Game?” 18-hole scramble and “Got No Game?” lessons and lunch. The tournament includes several contests and awards. Check-in begins at 6:15 a.m., shotgun start is at 7:30 a.m., and lessons at 11 a.m. Fees are $85 for individual players, $25 for a “Help your game” card, and $35 for lessons and lunch. Player slots are limited, registration will close Aug. 30th. For more information, go to www.golfdigestplanner.com/16465-FedsChipIn/index.html or e-mail fedschipinin@yahoo.com.
ONGOING
Join Townsend Retirement Specialists and Mountainside Fitness as we partner with the Salvation Army to collect winter coats and nonperishable food items. Participants can earn up to a free, two-month membership with two personal training sessions. Restrictions apply. For complete details, e-mail Ryan@townsendretirement.com. For more information call 303-452-5986.
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 and monetary donations are accepted and ar