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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEB. 26
Learn the tried and true investment club methodology at Stock Selection Guide class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Feb. 26 at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. Register at rmchapter.org.
FEB. 26
Come and celebrate Bridgeway’s (home for unwed pregnant teens) 25th anniversary at the annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Sheraton Denver West, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood. The evening will consist of a silent auction, live auction, dinner and dancing. Deadline for tickets is Tuesday, Feb. 15. Call 303-969-0515 for further details.
MARCH 3
Foothills Animal Shelter, one of the largest animal shelters in the metro Denver area, is excited to start offering dog training classes in March to the public. Classes are available to help dogs become happier and better companion animals regardless of their age, breed or size. Pawsitively Puppy runs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Thursdays starting March 3, running through April 7 and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays running from March 5 to April 9. Basic Obedience runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, March 5 to April 7 or 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, March 5 to April 9.
MARCH 5
Twin Connection celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Twin Connection organized in 1960 was the first mothers of twins club in Denver and invites the public to attend its Giant Kids Sale from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Jeffco Fair Grounds. Quality new and gently used items at bargain prices.
MARCH 7
It’s that time of year when the Lake Arbor Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Club is recruiting new members. New and returning members are invited for coffee and a meeting 7 p.m. Monday March 7, at the Lake Arbor clubhouse, 8600 Wadsworth Blvd. Member dues of $65 pays for all prize money and a membership in the Colorado Women’s Golf Association. Play is every Monday, April through October. Greens fees are paid on the days of play. This is the perfect club for women golfers of all ages and skill levels—beginners to advanced. Members are accepted all summer. Any further questions (or membership applications) will be answered if you call Lake Arbor at 720-898-7360 or just come to the meeting.
MARCH 8
Enterprise Wheat Ridge breakfast meeting is 7 to 8:45 a.m. Tuesday March 8 with Earl Kemper as guest speaker at the Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St. Breakfast, networking, community connections are all possible. Cost is $12 for E WR members, $15 non members. Register at www.ewheatridge.com by March 3. For information, call 303-594-1520.
MARCH 13
Ridgeview Baptist Church. 38th and Youngfield (across from Wal-Mart), invites everyone to join them in celebrating their 50th Anniversary at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 13. Lunch is provided and everyone is welcome. Visit www.ridgefieldbaptistchurch.com for more information.
MARCH 17
The Arvada City Council seeks to develop a strategic vision for one of the community’s most important corridors: Wadsworth Boulevard between West 88th Avenue and Interstate 70. With the assistance of graduate students at the University of Colorado’s School of Architecture and Planning, they seek input from the community at two meetings to be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thrusday, March 17 the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard. Please RSVP if you plan to attend one or both meetings by calling 720-898-7500, as space is limited to 80 attendees.
ONGOING
This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will donate a $1,500 scholarship to a graduate of Golden High School. Shelter agent Elizabeth Buehler sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. The student may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation. Applications and additional information about the scholarship will be available in early March and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the election committee by March 31. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or principal or Buehler at 303-421-4500.
The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7 to 9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge. The meeting $10 tab buys a Davie’s Chuck Wagon Diner (No. 3) yummy order-your-own-breakfast, super speaker(s), program, Q&A, and camaraderie with some truly great folks. Contact Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
The new, non-profit, faith-based Hospice of CovenantCare is looking for those special folks who are called to serve as hospice volunteers—visitors, helpers, supporters for a few hours a month. Enrich your life and others’ isolated at the end of life. Call the volunteer coordinator at 303-731-8039 for more info.
Fairmount Elementary PTA is once again offering the Campbell-Deane Scholarship in the amount of $500. This scholarship is available to any high school senior that was enrolled at Fairmount Elementary School for a period of three years or more, has a satisfactory grade standing, good citizenship record, and community service experiences. Applications are available at FairmountPTA.org or in the Fairmount Elementary main office and must be received by April 11.
ARE YOU READY FOR A REALITY CHECK? Ready to take an honest view of your present life? If you are, call 303-953-2344 for more information. Workshops are held monthly in Golden.
The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours on the second Thursday every month from 4 to 7 p.m., with light snacks and tea for everyone. This is a social and wellness event we invite the community to join and offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psyhcotherapy and coaching, and energy work.
Registration for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year at Fremont Elementary School has begun. If your child will be 5 years old by Oct. 1, he or she can attend our free full-day program. This program is available to all families living within the Fremont boundaries. We are located at 6420 Urban St. in Arvada. To register you child, please bring his or her birth certificate, immunization records and two proofs of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Sue Vitale at 303-982-1699.
Red Rocks Community College has two classes that are looking for projects to complete websites, networking, presentations and technical support. This is on first-come, first serve basis (E-mail time stamp). If you or someone you know has a company or client or you deserve to have a project completed, please contact Candace at RRCC at Candace.Garrrod@rrcc.edu.
A roundtable issues breakfast will be the first Friday of every month. This month the breakfast will be at 7 a.m. Feb. 4. This is an information and exchange forum for City, County, State and National Governments and is Open to the Public. Please bring a family member, neighbor, coworker or friend. We have both Republican and Democrats at American Legion, Post #161 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada CO 80003. Contact Jim Lytle, 303-422-5442, with questions.
The Habitat for Humanity Wheat Ridge Outlet store needs volunteers to work with staff members. All proceeds from the Outlet supports Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program. The duties will include accepting donations, assisting customers in the store, helping customers load purchases and working with other volunteers. Volunteers are asked for a six-month commitment of four to five hours once a week or every other week. Volunteer Cashiers are also needed. Please contact Alice Goble at 303-996-5468 or e-mail alice@hatbitatmetrodenver.org.
Vanderhoof Elementary School is currently accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year. Your child must be 5 years old by Oct. 1 in order to register. We have both a traditional half day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is located at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register your child, please bring their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744.
Foothills Ladies 9 Hole Golf Association is now accepting new members for the 2011 golf season.
Sign up today and get an application on their website at www.FL9HA.com or from the Pro-Shop of Foothills Golf Course 3901 So. Carr St. in Denver.
Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy helping people? Victim Outreach Information is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Victim Advocates to assist crime victims in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater, Lakeside, Mountain View and the School of Mines. Training (40 hours) will begin in mid-February 2011. Volunteers will work directly with crime victims, police and the court system. They provide emotional support, information, and referrals to crime victims and their families. Contact Shawna at Victim Outreach Information, 303-202-2196 or e-mail her at victimoutreach@aol.com.
Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes Long Runs at Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) at 8:15 a.m. every Saturday morning and Cycling Rides at TriYoga Studio (16948 South Golden Road) 9 a.m. or Computrainer access at TriYoga, every Saturday Morning. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.
Health & Harmony Massage, LLC, is excited to announce that it has moved from the Armory building to a beautiful new location at 1019 8th St., Suite 302 in Golden. The new office is in a modern, professional office building, providing a peaceful, quiet and private setting for a massage. Additionally, Health and Harmony is grateful to be celebrating its seventh year as a downtown Golden business. Visit www.hhmproducts.com for a map to the new location or call 720-988-6980.
Cat Care Society is in need of canned and bagged cat food as well as litter for its food bank. We are working with several area (human) food banks to provide vouchers for cat owners who otherwise could not afford to feed their cats. The food bank was established in an effort to reduce the number of surrendered or abandoned cats in the city. All donations of unopened food is gratefully accepted from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the shelter, 5787 West 6th Ave., Lakewood, or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the Thrift Store for the Society at 5707 W. 6th Ave. We are on the 6th Avenue Frontage Road between Sheridan and Wadsworth. 303-239-9680.
Are you newly divorced after a 20-plus year marriage? Would you like to participate in a facilitated, 10-week book review of “Our Turn, Women Who Triumph in the Face of Divorce?” Call 303-953-2344.
Retriever Rescue of Colorado (RROC) is seeking adoptive or foster homes for all retriever mixes. Please submit an application through our website, therroc.com.
BPO Elks is asking hunters to donate hides that they harvest during hunting season and they pay to ship them to a tannery and then distribute them throughout the U.S. Veteran’s Administration Hospital system free of charge to any veteran that can use a pair of wheelchair gloves, or leather to use in occupational or recreational therapy. Send to Wayne Rogers, 160 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80403 or call at 303-947-2532.
Flatirons View Toastmasters meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Village at Five Parks Depot, 13810 West 85th Drive, Arvada. Practice public speaking in a supportive environment. For more information, contact Mike Pusey at mjpusey@comcast.net or 303-524-5470.
Attention women of all ages, sizes and fitness abilities. Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp offers unique, dynamic and results-oriented full body fitness classes exclusively for women for a fraction of the cost of hiring a personal trainer. Revamp your fitness program in a refreshing way by joining like-minded women who are transforming their bodies and their lives while having fun. Contact Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com and visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. Indoor location is behind Super Target off of Kipling and I-70.
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.
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.
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.
A new e-newsletter will help parents with children attending Jeffco Public Schools stay on top of district issues. The electronic newsletter focuses on districtwide 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/.
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.
Colorado Reptile Humane Society needs volunteers. Observe, clean, feed and socialize reptiles in the shelter. For everyone 18 years or older. For more information please visit www.corhs.com/vol.html or call 303-776-2070.
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.
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 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.
EVENTS
FEB. 26
The Foothills Animal Shelter is hosting a spay day on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St. Check in for dogs is 7 to 7:45 a.m. and 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. for cats. Pick up for all animals is from 4 to 5 p.m.
FEB. 26
The Golden Buffalo Bill Days Committee is proud to announce their annual Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash is back. This wildly popular event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 26, at the Buffalo Rose Event Center, 1119 Washington Ave., in historic downtown Golden. They will have live entertainment and food and refreshments throughout the day, plus a big birthday cake for everyone to enjoy also. Come dressed in your finest Old West duds and participate in our panoramic photo taken out front of the Buffalo Rose. The photographer will have order forms for ordering prints of these great mementoes with him that day. For more information and registration visit their website at www.buffalobilldays.com email them at goldenbuffalobilldays@msn.com or phone them at 303-384-0003. Also can contact Buffalo Bill and master of ceremonies Ralph Melfi or Little Miss Sure Shot, Annie Oakley, Barb Melfi at 303-816-1435 or email at whitefoxco@aol.com.
FEB. 26-MARCH 11
Escape to Mount Vernon Country Club. For the first time, non members may enjoy Denver Restaurant Week with us. The Club overlooks spectacular mountain vistas and city lights. The Club is offering three gourmet courses for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity). Call 303-526-0616 to make your reservation, or visit the website www.mountvernoncc.com. Bon appétit!Denver Restaurant Week runs two weeks this year, from Feb. 26 to March 11.
MARCH 5
The City of Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation is hosting the community dance event: Marlo & Farm Jazz 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. The dance is open to people ages 12 years and older. People can Two Step, West Coast Swing, and dance to a variety of other Country and Jazz swing tunes, including Rock-a-Billy, Latin Tex-Mex and Cajun. Cost of the event is $5 when pre-registering and $6 at the door. Child care will be available at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center for children ages 6 months to 10 years if enough people reserve. The childcare fee is $3/hour per child. Child-care arrangements must be made by Feb. 25. To make a child care reservation, call 303-231-1327. For more information, call the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation at 303-231-1300.
MARCH 5 and 6
The Doll and Cultural Festival will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 6, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada. The festival will feature calligraphy, origami, martial arts, brush painting and much more. Admission is free.
MARCH 6
The Ranch Horse Sorting National Championship, an American Quarter Horse Association-approved special event will be held Sunday, March 6 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden. For additional information about AQHA, including showing, racing or recreational riding programs, contact AQHA at 806-376-4811 or visit AQHA’s website at www. AQHA.com.
MARCH 9
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado will be speaking at The Autism Society of Colorado on how animals can assist individuals with autism spectrum disorders from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 9. The talk is Free and open to the public. Autism Society of Colorado is at 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 100 in Lakewood.
MARCH 12
YMCA 4th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at St. Joan of Arc Reception Center. Individual tickets are $35 and couples tickets are $60. Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Community Support Campaign. Contact Jen Spettel at jspettel@denverymca.org or (303) 422-4977 to purchase tickets.
MARCH 12
Tea Time at the Astor House – Corsets and Cravats will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at 822 12th St. in Golden. Enjoy a luncheon tea with an entertaining and educational presentation by Jack Stone and Katie Lawlor. A light lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes tea, scones, finger sandwiches and desserts. Call 303-278-3557 or visit frontdesk@goldenhistorymuseums.org for more information.
MARCH 12
Don’t miss the 4th Annual YMCA Community Support Wine Tasting and Auction. Hundreds of great items to bid on including sporting goods, great eats at local restaurants, your own private wine tasting and more. Proceeds help provide opportunities for youth and adults to participate in sports and programs, helping them to live stronger, healthier lives. Contact Susan M. Duncan YMCA for tickets www.denverymca.org or 303-422-4977.
MARCH 24
There will be a Foothills Running and Cycling Club Training Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 24 at the Golden Community Center. Free and Open to the Public.
ONGOING
Table Mountain Baptist Church’s H.O.P.E. addiction recovery program meets at 7 p.m. on Friday nights at 16735 W. 63rd Place, Golden. Call 303-277-1125 for more information.
Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park, 7030 Garrison St., offers environmental education programs and awareness of natural resources for people of all ages. The nature center is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free interactive programs for children ages 4-6 and their parents are offered from 11-11:45 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month; sign up at least five days in advance. Story time is offered for children ages 3-6 from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays.
VISUAL ART
FEB 7-28
Tricia Bass of Golden and Amy Evans of Breckenridge will feature their original oil paintings in a two-woman exhibition at The Alpine Arts Center in Edwards, Colorado from Feb. 7 through the 28. The show, titled “Different Views” will show case works by these two award winning, nationally recognized professionals. The show opens at noon on Saturday, Feb. 12 with a gallery talk by Bass and Evans on “The Joys Of Original Art”, followed by a demonstration by both artists until 4 p.m. The public is invited. The art center is located at 210 Edwards Village Blvd., Unit A105 in Edwards. For more information visit www.alpineartcenter.org.
MARCH 4
Spirits in the Wind Gallery is hosting “First Friday” Event with Ben Leroux, owner of Navajo Textile Cleaning & Restoration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4. Mr. Leroux has meticulous craftsmanship in proven restoration techniques as well as full knowledge of all Navajo Weavings from selecting a rug to the care of your rug and the value at any age. The event is free and Turquoise Mesa Winery will attend with a Colorado Winery “Wine Tasting.” Spirits in the Wind Gallery is at 1211 Washington Ave., Golden. Call 303-279-1192 or visit the website www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.
THROUGH APRIL 30
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is presenting “Over Here: Quilts that Saw the U.S. through World War II.” An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.
ONGOING
The Arvada Art Studio Tour is seeking artists living or working in Arvada to participate in the ninth annual studio tour. Visit www.arvadaart.org to download a prospectus or call 303-421-9948 for more information.
THEATER AND FILM
JAN. 14-FEB. 27
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., winner of the Colorado Theatre Guild 2010 Henry Award for Outstanding Season for a Theatre Company, presents, “Don’t Dress for Dinner” by Marc Camelotti adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by Robert Kramer. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com for information.
FEB. 11-27
The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company present “The Sound of Music” at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Performances are 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, February 11-27. Tickets are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue). Senior, student, child and group discounts available.
MARCH 4-MAY 22
Opening March 4 at Heritage Square will be “Buffalo Bill & Annie Oakley.” This comedy will tell a part of the story of William F. Cody, the legendary western figure who founded the world famous Wild West Show, and one of the most popular stars of that show… Annie Oakley… a girl so talented with a gun that even the great Sitting Bull called her “Little Sure Shot.” “Buffalo Bill” plays Wednesday through Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons March 4 through May 22. Prices for dinner and show are $35.50 – $40.50; show only $27.50 – $31.00. Heritage Square Music Hall is at 18301 W. Colfax Ave, Golden. Call 303-279-7800 or visit www.hsmusichall.com for more information.
MARCH 5
The Lakewood Cultural Center presents ArtsPower National Touring Theatre’s enchanting original musical “Madeline and the Bad Hat” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in Lakewood’s intimate 310-seat theater. Adult tickets are $12 and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org/CultureCenter or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue). Senior, student and child discounts available. More information is available at www.artspower.org.
MARCH 11 & 12
3rd Law Dance/Theater Presents “Bread & Salt” Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 at Lakewood Cultural Center.
MARCH 22-APRIL 17
The Arvada Center presents the Broadway musical, “Cabaret.” Shows run 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays March 22 through April 17 on the main stage theater at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets start at $49. Visit the website at www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200 for more information.
MUSIC
FEB. 25
The Bon Scott – AC/DC tribute band Riff Raff (www.riffraffrock.com) will live at the 12Volt Tavern (www.12volttavern.com) 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 in Olde Town Arvada. The show is for ages 21 and up and costs $5 at the door.
FEB. 26
A benefit concert/silent auction for the West Arvada Dog Park at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview in Olde Town Arvada will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Tickets are $3 per person or $5 per family at the door. Musical guests include Open Range and Patty Jackson. Contact Debbie at WADP@comcast.net or 720.985.1234 for donation information.
MARCH 8
Second Tuesdays at Trinity featuring professional musical artists from the Denver area Sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arvada Presbyterian Church, Arvada Covenant Church, Arvada United Methodist Church, and Christ Community Covenant Church Co-sponsored by Wells Music Featuring the Ivy Street Ensemble Erik Peterson, violin Catherine Peterson, flute Phillip Stevens, viola 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, can be reached at 303-422-3656 Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and students through high school and are available at the door or reserved ahead at www.tpcarvada.org.
MARCH 10
The Golden High School Concert Band and Orchestra and Bell Middle School will present a concert 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets will be $3 at the door ($10 maximum for immediate family). For more information, contact Dr. William Graves at wgraves@jeffco.k12.co.us.
MARCH 17
The Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., in Golden will have the band Tijerina’s perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Tijernia hails from Albuquerque, N.M.
MARCH 19
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Emmy award-winning and nationally renowned Irish music group “Colcannon!” 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at St. Mary’s Parrish, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Also in the program is Irish dancing by award-winning students of the famous Wicks School of Irish Dance. For questions, please call 303-798-8506.
ONGOING
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 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.
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.
FAMILY
ONGOING
Come be a part of an ongoing writer group, drop in bring poetry, short stories or essays to be read aloud for positive comments. Get inspired by other storytellers and writers. The group meets 6 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at 6363 West 35th Ave., active adult center. For more info e-mail dlechman@comcast.net.
Various classes and activities for kids are going on at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. www.arvadacenter.org, or 720-898-7200.
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 7 p.m. in our parish hall. People bring a bag dinner or fast food meal to enjoy at 6:30 p.m. Christ the King is located at 6490 Carr St., across from Peck Elementary School. Call 303 424-5288 or go to ctkarvada.org to learn more.
AUDITIONS
ONGOING
Sweet Adelines High Country Chorus is hosting a membership drive for women of all vocal ranges 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. Call 303-295-0307.
The Wheat Ridge Community Chorale is auditioning for all voice parts. Call 303-431-2201.
The Colorado Chorale is holding auditions for all voices. Call for an audition appointment. 303-422-5785.
MEETINGS
FEB. 28
The 3rd Monday Real Estate Investing Education Group will meet the fourth Monday this month at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 28 at 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to buy at a bargain and more. The doors lock at 7 pm so if you arrive a little later, call Anne Price’s cell phone, 303-332-7641 and she’ll come out and let you in.
MARCH 3
The Lake Arbor Ladies 18-Hole Golf Club will hold their Spring Membership meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Lake Arbor Golf Course Restaurant, 8600 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. New members are welcome. For more information, call Helen at 303-940-8534.
ONGOING
There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit their website at www.daccaa.org. If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stay sober, that’s ours. Let us help.
The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs of meets from 8 to 9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier, 720-379-5889, cpa@rolfsmeier.com.
Business Honoring Spirituality meets from 7 to 9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
Women In Mining, a national organization of individuals employed in, associated with or interested in the mining industry, will resume monthly dinner meetings. Meetings run through May and begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St. in Golden. Participants cover the costs of their own meals and drinks. For more information about the organization, go to www.womeninmining.org.
The Arvada/Westminster Parkinson Support Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. monthly through October on the fourth Thursday of the month, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance St., Arvada.
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 will suit their liking and family schedule. For more information, visit 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 9th St. in Golden. Contact 303-279-6200 for more information.
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. in 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-plus 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.
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.
CLASSES, LECTURES
FEB. 22-APRIL 12
Join us for an eight-week “Empower Yourself” class. Manifest the life of your dreams filled with abundance, joy and love. The class runs from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 22. Journeys for Conscious Living is 5855 Wadsworth Blvd., in Olde Town Arvada. Call Mary Lunger at 719-838-0794 or MaryAnnLunger@gmail.com for more info.
FEB. 26
The loss of a relationship can be devastating for both adults and children. The Winter/Spring 2011 Divorce Care Sessions and Divorce Care 4 Kids will begin at The Rock of Southwest from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and meet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday. For more information or to sign up, please contact The Rock at 303-936-1712.
MARCH 2-30
Somatics, or Modern Mans Yoga are gentle exercises to free tight muscles and can be learned Wednesdays, March 2 through March 30 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Tight shoulders, chronic back and hip pain can be a thing of the past. These gentle exercises release tight muscles. Uncover the healing power within and regain freedom of movement, stength and control. Cost is$40/$45. Call 303-231-1300 with questions or to sign up.
MARCH 8
Join Active Minds as we tell the stories of the original inhabitants of Colorado. From Mesa Verde to the high plains, we will trace the civilizations of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Pueblo and other tribes as we seek to understand Colorado’s Native American history and legacy. The class is from noon till 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave. in Lakewood. The class is sponsored by the Jefferson County RSVP Program and Seniors’ Resource Center. Call Jeffco RSVP Program: 303-235-6946.
ONGOING
Covenant Village is pleased to announce its partnership with Active Minds for programs held on the third Wednesday of the month. Active Minds, which started in 2002 now provides programming to more than 200 organizations and has more than 30 highly qualified instructors on staff. Courses focus on contemporary global issues, historical themes, and other matters of importance. Upcoming events include “Hiram Wheeler, Railroad Pioneer” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, and “Abraham Lincoln” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Both events are to be held at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Refreshments will be provided.
ETrain mobile training lab. Beginning in January 2011, Jefferson County Public Library will bring its eTrain mobile computer training lab to local non-profit and faith-based organizations to provide seniors (age 50 and older) onsite training in Basic Computer and Internet Job and Volunteer Search Skills. This program is being funded by a generous grant from Rose Community Foundation with a matching in-kind contribution from JCPL.
Any organization serving seniors is eligible to schedule one or more onsite training sessions. For additional details or to schedule a training session, please contact Stacy McKenzie, 303-275-6236.
Oneness Meditation Studio, 5455 W. 38th Ave., #D, in Wheat Ridge, offers bi-monthly meditation and oneness blessings. The evening of guided meditation, along with the blessing, is intended to create a transformation of peace, love and calmness to quiet the stress in your life. There is no charge for the experience, but love offerings will be accepted. For more information, call Christina at 303-594-4998 or visit our website at deekshacolorado.com.
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.
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. Classes are sponsored by DaVita. Classes will be ongoing through December, and will touch on a number of different topics regarding kidney disease. Location varies. Call 1-888-MyKidney (695-4363) to register and get directions.
Free chronic kidney disease classes run the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Dialysis, 1750 Pierce St. The classes are aimed at helping patients with chronic kidney disease live their lives more fully. To register, call 888-MyKidney.
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 or call 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. Yoga eases anxiety, increases self-esteem and confidence and benefits immune, muscular and skeletal systems. All levels and ages are welcome. Family discounts are available. Call 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.
Stroller Fit 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 more information please visit www.strollerfit.com/denver/west or call 720-233-6666.
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.
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. 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 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.
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.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado sponsors two free educational programs for families and caregivers of loved ones diagnosed with a brain disorder in various locations throughout the state. All materials are furnished free of charge.
Foothills Art Center in Golden hosts art classes. Call 303-279-3922 or go to www.foothillsartcenter.org for more information.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities hosts a variety of classes, camps and workshops for both children and adults that are available year-round. Participants learn about the performing arts, visual arts and humanities. Sessions range from one day to 10 weeks. Some courses are available for college credit through Red Rocks Community College. Prices range from $25 to $325. 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, hosts a variety of wellness programs each month. These programs are open to the public. 303-277-1339 or www.wildoats.com.
Free financial education classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Complete Spectrum Financial Services, 10090 Garrison St., Westminster. Topics include the understanding of indexed life insurance, indexed annuities, long-term care, different mortgages, reverse mortgages and creating tax-free income. 303-922-4309.
FUNDRAISERS
FEB. 26
The White Rabbit Art Benefit will be from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the D Note in old town Arvada
There will be more than 30 various local artists including a live harpist, a live belly dancer and beryl beloved. The mission is to raise money to open a youth center/hangout.
ONGOING
Join Townsend Retirement Specialists and Mountainside Fitness as we partner with the Salvation Army to collect winter coats and/or 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.
Bring in your old glasses to Samuel Baron’s Golden Vision Clinic, 2301 Ford St. Donate your glasses to be reused, recycled or to be given to those in need, as distributed by missions in various parts of the world. 303-278-2020.
A Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Belmar Optimist Club and Whole Foods Market to benefit Alameda High School, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at the Market at Belmar on West Alaska Drive. The cost is $5. For more information, please call 303-742-1520 or go to www.belmarcolorado.com.
VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING
The faith-based nonprofit Hospice of Covenant Care, 9101 Harlan St., Westminster, is seeking volunteers for friendly visits, helping hands with chores, office support and more. Learn about life while enriching the limited lives of others. Training starts in September. Contact Sally Carey at 303-731-8039 or hospicevolunteercolorado@covenantcareathome.org.
Volunteers needed to assist with Senior Wellness Clinics! Do you enjoy meeting people? Are you organized to a fault? Join the Visiting Nurse Association for monthly Senior Wellness clinics in local community sites. Complete volunteer training provided by VNA. For more information, please call VNA at 303-698-6387. Thank you for caring for seniors in the community.
Travelers Assistance Program at Denver International Airport is looking for caring, happy, compassionate people to join our volunteer program. We are a not-for-profit serving as DIA’s social service agency. Our duties are varied and include delivering oxygen, meet-and-greets and assisting in any way needed. Our shifts are daily 8 to 1 and 1 to 5. You must be able to pass a fingerprint security check. We offer free parking. Please contact us if you’re interested in a most rewarding volunteer experience at dentravler@aol.com or 303 342-0400.
SUPPORT GROUPS
ONGOING
A lung cancer support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center. For more information and to register for this free support group please call AnswerLine at 303-689-4595.
Table Mountain Baptist Church, 16735 W. 63rd Place, Golden, is holding a H.O.P.E. addiction recovery program at 7 p.m. each Friday. Call 303-277-1125 for more information.
A monthly Alzheimer’s support group is held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Learn from others who understand what you may be going through, how to cope and find needed resources. The group meets at the Nightingale Suites building, Springwood Retirement Campus, 12825 W. 5th Way, Arvada. Call 303-424-8777 with questions.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers free meetings three times each week for people who want to free themselves from excess weight and/or obsessional thoughts about food and body image. FA is a 12-stop fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. FA meetings take place in Denver each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway; each Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Blvd.; and each Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at 2180 S. University Blvd.
A free chronic pain support group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church Sunday school building on 1707 West 16th Ave. in Golden in the room called “Room for one More”. The group is facilitated by Angel Medallis, a holistic health practitioner and psychotherapist and April Struck, a parish nurse. For any questions call April at 303-279-2776. Following the meeting is time for networking and prayer. All who suffer with chronic pain and/or illness are welcome. This group is sponsored by the Golden Valley Family of Churches.
West End Career Forum, an ongoing job search and career coaching support group, meets every other Monday morning, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and every other Tuesday evening, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Wystone’s World Teas event room, 7323 W. Alaska Drive (Belmar), Lakewood. Learn current, effective career transition and job search strategies, get support, inspiration and expand your network while enjoying unique teas from all over the world. Donna Lynch, MA, CCMC, a 20-year certified career and transition strategist facilitates this group. RSVP to Donna at 720-878-6176 or donnalynch.workwize@gmail.com. Cost is $10. Parking is free and ample directly across the street.
It’s hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. DivorceCare is a support group for people who are separated or divorced, and a new group is starting up at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights at Arvada Covenant Church. Call 303-422-1235 for more information.
For those suffering pain, burning, freezing, tingling and or numbness in feet or hands, The Lakewood Chapter of the Neuropathy Association would like to invite you to our support group meetings. We meet on the fourth Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. Call Jim Williams at 303-954-9914 for more information.
The Dynamic Counselors Serving Golden are offering a free support group for people looking for work and feeling lost, alone and hopeless. The group meets at noon every Wednesday 607 10th St., Suite 208, Golden. The meetings will begin Wednesday, Nov. 11 and run for six weeks. Professional counselors facilitate the one-hour weekly sessions. For more information, contact Bob Torgerson at 303-278-6669, Kate Heit at 303-277-9407, Linza Douglas at 720-272-2231 or Sally Bonkrude at 303-717-9580.
The Lakewood Group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave, Lakewood. Call Jim Williams at 303-954-9914 for more information.
For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Wings provides therapist-facilitated peer support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted, and no longer alone. There are currently three groups meeting in Lakewood — a group on Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening for women, and a Wednesday evening group for men. For more information contact the Wings office at 303-238-8660 or see the Web site at www.wingsfound.org.
Widowed Men and Women of America meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland St. This group helps widowed individuals get back into the social world following the grieving process. 303-922 2037 or www.widowedamerica.org.