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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY 22
Calling all golfers! Bear Creek K-8 is hosting its first golf tournament at Homestead Golf Course,11500 W. Hampden Ave. Lakewood, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start Sunday, May 22. The cost is $100 per golfer or $360 a foursome.
MAY 22
May is National Fitness Month. Join us at the Wheat Ridge High School auditorium at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22 for a Fitness Plus Event. It’s more than just diet and exercise. Register online at www.gracechapeldenver.org/events or call 303-480-1441. Cost is $5 or five canned foods for the local food bank.
MAY 27-29
MaxFund is Denver’s only no-kill animal shelter, a nonprofit established in May 1998, to assist homeless, sick and injured animals in need of a second chance. Our mobile adoptions unit will be on-site at Pets’N’Stuff, 7777 West Jewell Ave., No. 1A, Lakewood, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27-29 so that the public may learn more about us and adopt animals in need of great new homes. Come on out and find a new friend.
MAY 28
The Foothills Animal Shelter Adopt-a-thon at Stevinson Toyota West, 780 Indiana St., Lakewood, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28. The adoption fee varies based upon specific dog. Adoptable dogs will be mingling with the crowd in hopes of finding their forever homes. Contact Mollie Thompson, community and event coordinator at 720-407-5216 or email her at mthompson@fas4pets.org.
MAY 28
Apex PRD’s two outdoor pools open May 28. Secrest Outdoor Pool is located at 6820 W. 66th Ave. Open swim is noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Lap swim is noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday (limited lanes available). Lake Arbor Outdoor Pool is located at 7451 W. 83rd Way. Open swim at Lake Arbor is 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For fees and more info about the pools, visit apexprd.org.
MAY 29
Heritage Square opens for the season Memorial Day weekend and has special hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 30, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 31. Beginning June 1, summer park hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
JUNE 6
The 300/390 Union Boulevard Community Blood Drive is 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 6 at 300 Union Blvd., Ste. 315, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org.
JUNE 8
The City of Lakewood Community Blood Drive is 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Civic Center South Building, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Dee Ann Pfifer at 303-987-7660 or deepfi@lakewood.org.
JUNE 9
The High Point Financial Group, LLC Community Blood Drive is 10 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9. Donations can be made inside Bonfils’ mobile bus located at 215 Union Blvd., Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Mike Stahl at 303-941-8588 or mike@highpointgrp.com.
JUNE 13
Foothills Animal Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Foothills Animal Shelter, will host the sixth annual Mulligans for Mutts Golf Tournament on Monday, June 13. Participants can choose to play a great round of golf in the morning or afternoon at the exclusive Lakewood Country Club. An entry fee of $185 includes access to the driving range and putting green, 18 holes of golf, cart rental, contest prizes and lunch. Tournament play will begin with a shotgun scramble start at 7:30 a.m. for the morning round and 1:30 p.m. for the afternoon round.
JUNE 13-16
The Colts College Player Prep Camp for the Arvada Colts baseball team is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 through 16 at All-Star Park. Register at www.arvadacolts.com/events space is limited to 100 players ages 13-18. Cost is $225.00.
JUNE 25
The Lakewood Arts Council is seeking gardens in the Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden area to include on its annual garden tour scheduled for Saturday, June 25. The popular event is one of the Arts Councils yearly fundraisers. Money raised is used to support the group’s more than 70 art events sponsored each year. For information or to volunteer your garden, call 303-980-0625 or email LAC@lakewoodartscouncil.org.
ONGOING
Participants have started to join a Weight Loss Challenge, inspired by the popular TV fitness reality show “The Biggest Loser.” Personal Wellness Coaches are launching a 12-week Weight Loss Challenge that offers a quick, easy weight loss solution and long-term weight loss success. The 12-week class will be held at Rejuvenation Nutrition Club 11651 W. 64th Ave. suite E1 in Arvada. Due to overwhelming response, registration has been extended. There is a one-time fee of $35. $29 goes into the pot to be shared by the three biggest losers. To register or for more information call 720-675-7629.
Blue Nova Dance Club meets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons contact Dave at 303 578-6588 or email BlueNovaRoundDanceClub@gmail.com.
Low cost pet vaccinations at SpayToday from 3 to 4 p.m. every Sunday. Call 303-984-7729 for more information.
Foothills Art Center is seeking new volunteers to become a part of Golden’s premier art facility. If interested, please email volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org.
Add flexibility, strength and serenity to your life through yoga. Front Range Boot Camp has added “Athletes” and “Deep Stretch/All Levels” Yoga classes to the variety of fitness programs available to its clients. Other life-enhancing programs include boot camp workouts exclusively for women, CrossFit, CrossFit Kids, nutritional guidance and life coaching. The location is just behind Super Target on Kipling and 50th Avenue. Contact Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com and visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com for more information and to register.
The women’s league at Fossil Trace is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. Go to www.fossiltracewomen.com or see the pro shop for an application.
How is your relationship with yourself? How are you honoring boundaries, and what is your true essence? Come and explore. Workshops are held in Golden. Call 303-953-2344 for more information. Do you feel like a juggler attempting to balance all of your roles? Would you like to write your personal Holistic Business Plan? Call 303-953-2344 for more information.
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, nonprofit, 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.
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.
A roundtable issues breakfast will be the first Friday of every month. 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 No.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 email 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.
The Foothills Women’s Golf Association is welcoming new members to their three women’s golf leagues: an Executive nine-hole league that plays on Tuesday mornings, a nine-hole league that plays the back nine of the Championship course on Thursday mornings, and a Par 3 league that also plays on Thursday mornings. Come join a friendly well-established organization that has been around for more than 30 years. The leagues will begin play the week of April 19 at the Foothills Golf Course, 3901 S. Carr St. A spring luncheon and orientation are scheduled for the two weeks preceding the first week of play. If you are interested in joining one or more of these leagues visit www.foothillswomensgolf.com or call Debbie at 303-972-9597.
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 email 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. Call 303-239-9680.
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, email 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 enewsletter will help parents with children attending Jeffco Public Schools stay on top of district issues. The electronic newsletter focuses on district-wide issues, instead of the school-based news included in school newsletters. The newsletter is available in English, Spanish and Russian and may expand into other languages as needed. Parents who did not receive the first edition in April can sign-up at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/publications/parent_news/.
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
THROUGH MAY
It’s tennis time. Here’s the first of several free/low-cost tennis activities at the Arvada Tennis Center in May. May is National Tennis Month and at Apex PRD, we’re celebrating with an activity each week. Bring a racquet if you have one – if not, we’ll loan you one for the day’s program. All activities are at the Arvada Tennis Center, 6430 Miller St. Stop by for all or part of the program times. Call 303-420-1210 with questions.
MAY 20
A Winetasting benefit and dinner featuring Chilean/Argentinian wines will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Udi’s in Olde Town Arvada. The speaker is Ashley Williamson, human rights worker in Guatemala. Cost is $20 in advance. Go to www.denjustpeace.org for more information or call 303-623-1463.
MAY 20
On May 20, in celebration of Armed Forces Day, DeCino Family Dentistry will transform their office into Operation: SOS, collecting donations and setting people up for a bright smile. Many patients and neighboring businesses have already started to fill the donation box with items from the Wish List. They are conveniently located at 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 207 in Lakewood, on the corner of 10th and Wadsworth, just north of 6th Avenue. Call 720-279-9333 or visit www.decinofamilydentistry.com for more information.
MAY 20
Clear Creek Commons and Grappa Mediterranean Bistro present an evening of delicious wine and food from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday May 20, at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington Ave. in Golden. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner while taking in the spectacular river and mountain views from the patio. Cost is $30 per individual ticket or $55 per couple. Please RSVP to rgorrell@SRCAging.org or call 303-235-6927. This special event benefits the Seniors’ Resource Center. SRC provides an array of programs and services to seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities.
MAY 20
Lakewood Community Blood Drive is from 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus located at 555 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
MAY 20, 21 & 22
Applewood Our House assisted living, a completely remodeled home at 1365 Yank St., will be open to the public for tours from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. Several of the licensed caregivers will also be on hand to talk with families. For more information about Applewood Our House, visit ApplewoodOurHouse.com or contact Our House Administrator Malou van Eijk at 303-956-9037.
MAY 21
The British are coming, the British are coming. Announcing the debut of the British Car Boot Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Jeffco Fairgrounds. This favorite British pastime is part flea market, part estate sale, part antique fair… all fun. Sellers pay $20; shoppers pay $3. Visit www.carbootsale.us for more information.
MAY 21
Leadership Arvada is hosting an ice cream social to support community recreation for older adults from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Purchase a $5 ticket and enjoy a Cold Stone Creamery Like-it cup, ice cream scoop in a sugar cone, or a slice of ice cream cake (while supplies last) at the event. There will be kids’ activities, prizes, and a grand prize at the conclusion of the event. For ticket purchase details call 303-424-0313.
MAY 21
The Golden Gardeners Club will hold it’s annual Plant Sale in downtown Golden on Saturday May 21st on the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street. We will have plants proven to do well in this area to include perennials, ground covers, day lilies, iris and a few annuals. This event supports projects we participate throughout the year in the Golden area. For more information call Jane at 303-271-1830 or cjbartheljr@msn.com.
MAY 21
Asana Studio, 5701 Yukon St., in Arvada, will have its 1st Annual Spring Spa Day from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 with a Singing Bowl concert following from 6 to 7 p.m.
MAY 21
May 21 is Free Family Golf Day at Indian Tree. Bring the family for a fun day of golf, including free instruction from the Indian Tree PGA pros. No need to register, just come on out to Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. Learn techniques on full swing, chipping, pitching and putting. The event also includes free games, prizes, food and fun. For more information visit indiantree..apexord.org or coloradopga.com.
MAY 21
Saturday, May 21 is Armed Forces Day. To honor our servicemen and servicewomen, the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., is offering free admission to all current and veteran military personnel with a military ID, including family members (up to 2 adults and three children). For more information, visit apexprd.org or call 303-424-2739.
MAY 21
Kids and families who like food, fun and clowns in a carnival atmosphere won’t want to miss the celebrations as Seo’s Martial Arts Academy invites the community to the grand opening of the headquarter school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at 6490 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. For more information, call 303-421-2200 or visit www.SeosMartialArtsAcademy.com.
MAY 21 & 22
The 2011 Strawberry Festival Antique Show — the 41st since the St.Vrain Historical Society began to sponsor the annual spring show — will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22 in the Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Admission to the antique show and sale is $4, children under 12 admitted free, and parking is free. Proceeds will be used by the St.Vrain Historical Society for local historic preservation and education. For more information call the St. Vrain Historical Society at 303-776-1870.
MAY 22
Club Fundraiser for Tails of Woe will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at Wit’s End Comedy Club, 92nd and Harlan. Stephanie McHugh (comedian and Kool 105 D.J.), plus Top Hog and Performing Parrots will tickle your funny bone. There will also be a silent auction with the bar and kitchen open. Tickets are $20. Call 303-288-6800 or paypal at www.tailsofwoe.org.
MAY 22
The season opening for the upstairs deck at Old Chicago, 145 Union Blvd., Lakewood, will be noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22. There will be many great specials. The proceeds will help SpayToday provide spay/neuter services for families in need. Save the date and join us for fun, frivolity and fundraising.
MAY 22
The Van Arsdale Run With Rocky 5K & 1K Run/Walk is at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 22 at VanArsdale Elementary, 7535 Alkire St., Arvada. Preegistration is needed before May 18. Register online at www.active.com. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students. Contact Rosa at 303-570-3040 with any questions.
MAY 22
Kyffin Elementary School is having a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a 1K Cougar Chase on May 22 at the school near Red Rocks Community College (205 Flora Way, Golden). The events start at 8:30 a.m. There is also a silent auction, music, vendor booths, food, race shirt, goodie bags and fun! Funds raised go toward technology and wellness programs for the students. Cost is $15 for students and seniors, $20 adults, $65 for a family of four. Register in person at Runner’s Roost, Kyffin Elementary, Active.com or on race day.
MAY 25
Please join us in honoring Principal Scott Capron as he departs from Pleasant View Elementary and Jeffco Public Schools, after 31 years in education. A reception for Scott will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Pleasant View Elementary in Golden.
MAY 25
Devinny Elementary is pleased to announce the retirements of Jane Anhold and Jean Lipson. A community open house is planned for 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Devinny Elementary located at 1725 S Wright St. Lakewood. Come join us in sending our retirees at Devinny off on their new journeys.
MAY 28
Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum Memorial Day weekend tributes begin with a parade of bagpipers from the historic Tower of Memories down the esplanade’s Avenue of Flags to the Pavilion of Reflection at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, initiating Memorial Day tributes that date back to the early 1930s at this Denver landmark cemetery. A veteran tribute follows the parade at 10:30 a.m. with a concert by the Boulder Brass Quintet and an ice cream social in the Pavilion of Reflection. Additional weekend events, including a fireworks display, are listed on the attached advisory. All are open and free to the community.
MAY 28 & 29
A judged Iris Show will be held by the Mountains and Plains Iris Society at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St. in Denver. The Show will be open to the public from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m Saturday, May 28. The Botanic Gardens charges $12:50 for adults, $9:50 for seniors, and $9 for children over 2 years. There is no additional fee for the Iris Show. Members will be available to answer questions regarding growing iris in our Metro Area. The Mountains and Plains Iris Society is also inviting the public to a free half-day tour of three local gardens. The first tour will start at 8:45 a.m. at 6582 S. Ogden St. Directions to the other gardens will be provided.
MAY 31
A Memorial Day Ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the West end of the Arvada Cemetery. The Ceremony will be conducted by the Arvada VFW and American Legion.
MAY 31
Arvada’s Memorial Day Parade, presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 31. The Parade route is from 60th Avenue and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. This is fun for all that enjoy a parade.
JUNE 4
A cross-country style 5k run/walk benefiting the Golden Fire Department will be held Saturday, June 4, at Heritage Square, Family Entertainment Village. Check in will be in the parking lot starting at 5:30 a.m., the race will begin at 7 a.m. Participants will travel between Heritage Square and the Specification Aggregates Quarry, a unique opportunity to be a part of one of only three races in the United States, which take place on an actual quarry site. For more information and to register go to www.heritagesquare.info and click on the Golden Gold Rush logo.
JUNE 4
Grab your bicycle or get your walking shoes ready to celebrate the 10th annual Arvada Trails Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Majestic View Nature Center and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge. Activities begin at 8:45 a.m. at Majestic View with a 20-mile recreational bicycle ride. The event, coinciding with National Trails Day, also features two 5K nature walks between Majestic View and Two Ponds. Trails Day also features an eco-fair with kids’ activities, environmental and conservation exhibits, and wildlife displays. A free shuttle will run regularly between the two locations. For more event and parking information call Arvada Festivals Commission at 720-898-7400 or see online at www.arvadafestivals.com.
JUNE 4
Glennon Heights Mennonite Church will be hosting the 2nd Annual Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4 (rain or shine) at 11480 West Virginia Ave. in Lakewood. All proceeds will go toward the renovation of GHMC to make the church facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Come check out the hundreds of bargains on furniture, appliances, plants, books, and children’s items. Baked goods and BBQ hot dogs will be available to snack on. For more information, call 303-985-3606 or http://glennonheights.co.us.mennonite.net.
JUNE 6
A girls basketball camp for girls entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2011 will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 6-10 at D’Evelyn High School. Cost is $100. Contact Chris Olson at cpolson@jeffco.k12.co.us with questions.
JUNE 11
The Camp Eden 5K and Canyon Carnival is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at 11583 Camp Eden Road in Golden. The Camp Eden 5K is much more than just a race, it’s a fun event for the whole family. Kick off the day with a challenging 5K race open to runners, joggers, and walkers. After the awards, enjoy an outdoor barbeque with hamburgers, hotdogs, sides, and dessert. Take a tour of the campsite, ride the 300-foot zipwire, and attend our carnival, complete with face painting, balloon animals and great carnival games. Contact Ahna Pollock at 303-238-7711 or info@campeden.org for more information.
JUNE 11
The 5th annual.5K (that’s Point Five K) is slated for Saturday, June 11, in Olde Town Arvada. Race time is set for 10 a.m. with pancakes (for extra energy) leading up to, and following, the three-block race. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on June 11, or before by downloading a registration form online and returning it to Ralston House. The coveted Golden Shoe awards will be presented following the race. There will also be gift certificates to places like American Furniture for the most pledge money collected. Proceeds benefit Ralston House. A new twist to this year’s event is the addition of two more .5K. To register for this outstanding community event, visit RalstonHouse.net or call Don at 720-898-6745.
JUNE 20-24
Arvada Baptist Church will sponsor “Treasure Quest,” a Vacation Bible School program for the children of Arvada and the surrounding areas. We will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 20-24. All kindergarten to eighth-grade adventurers are invited to come and discover the true riches of life. We also provide childcare and a relaxing time of Bible study and practical helps for participating mothers. For more information or to preregister, visit www.arvadabaptist.org or call 303-425-1655.
ONGOING
The Book Cranny, 7580 Grant Place, Olde Town Arvada, has a Children’s story hour at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of every. Local storytellers will be reading.
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
APRIL 29-JUNE 11
FLASH Gallery focuses on street photography in a new exhibit of photographers with “Bystander.” FLASH’s Bystander presents current artists witnessing our world in transition through the blur of passing traffic, the expressions of passing strangers, and the public pulse of human life. “Bystander” opens from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday April 29. The show runs April 29 through June 11. FLASH Gallery’s hours of operation are: noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Closed on Mondays.
MAY 19-JUNE 3
The Arvada Fine Arts Guild Member Show runs from May 19 to June 3 at The Arvada Center at 6901 N. Wadsworth Blvd. Come to a juried art show that is free to the public. The show starts with a reception at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Arvada Center. Juror Teddy Schmedeke Lee has picked a good variety of excellent paintings.
MAY 24
Please visit the Art Reaching Kids Gallery Showing from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. Art Reaching Kids (ARK), a nonprofit organization, seeks to partner with cultural institutions and treatment facilities to help at-risk teens build a sense of self worth as they learn to create and exhibit art work. The artwork will be shown by the young artists and will be for sale for $75 per painting. Cash or check only please. All proceeds go to the artist. For more information, please contact Lisa Voncino at lisa@sundanceconsulting.com or 303-279-8880.
MAY 31
The Wheat Ridge art league will be meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May31, at the Active Adults Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave. Wheat Ridge. After the business meeting, local well-known artist Bruce Gomez will present a demonstration about painting with acrylics. Anyone who paints or would like to paint is welcome to come and learn to try new mediums and techniques and meet other artists. Residents of any Denver suburb is welcome. For further info, call 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356 or email lartus1@msn.com or t.f.douglass@comcast.net.
THROUGH MAY
During the month of May, the Lakewood Arts Council will host “Tails of the Painted Cats,” an exhibit of 19 large fiberglass cats that have been individually decorated by selected local artists. The cats will be auctioned off in early June as a fund-raiser for Cat Care Society, a Lakewood-based organization that operates a no-kill shelter for cats. This is one of several stops for the cats, which recently finished a showing at several galleries along Santa Fe, N.M. In addition to the fiberglass cats, the exhibit at the LAC Community Art Center will include a display of artwork by local artists done on the theme of all cats – domestic and wild. The Arts Council’s Community Art Center is located at 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For information, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org – exhibits & classes link.
JUNE 3
Golden’s First Friday and Street Fair Music, Food with Golden’s Restaurants, Children’s Activities and live music as well as an art show/sale at Spirits in the Wind Gallery will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 3 at Spirits of the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave. They will be unveiling Turquoise Mesa’s new Wine Label “Historic Golden.” The winner is Golden resident Alison Peck, who will sign labels and artists’ entries will be attending. Refreshments and more will be served.
JUNE 11 & 12
Golden Pond presents artist Larry W. Schewe in the Golden Pond Art Show from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12 at Golden Pond Retirement Community, Table Mountain Room, 1270 N. Ford St.
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
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.
APRIL 26-MAY 22
“The Lady With All the Answers” by David Rambo and directed by Bev Newcomb Madden will run from April 26 to May 22, 2011 at the Arvada Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m. Wednesday; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Black Box Theater is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200 for information. Tickets start at $35.
MAY 6-JUNE 19
Miner’s Alley Playhouse in Golden presents “Rose Colored Glass” by Susan Bigelow and Janice Goldberg and directed by Rick Bernstein. The show is performed at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays from May 6 through June 19 with a 2 p.m. closing show on Sunday, June 19. Tickets range from $19-$26.50 and can be booked online at www.minersalley.com.
MAY 6-JUNE 5
The Edge Theater Company, located at 9797 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood, presents “Killers and Other Family” by Lucy Thurber and directed by Charles Nuckolls. The show opens Friday, May 6 through June 5 with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. This intense drama depicts the interrupted life of Elizabeth who desperately has tried to put her troubled past behind and move into a world of stability, education and a solid relationship. She is drawn back into her past when her on the run brother and ex-boyfriend show up on her New York City apartment doorstep. This show is for mature audiences only as it contains nudity, strong language, sexual situations, and some violence. Check out The Edge Theater at www.theedgetheatre.com or call 303-232-0363 for tickets. Mention “Mile High” and receive $3 off ticket price.
JUNE 2 & 3
The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. Come have fun and enjoy taking part in this wonderful, musical rendition of a classic tale. Auditions are from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, and noon to 5 p.m. Friday June 3. Please come prepared to sing a song and have a short interview. The song should be at least 16 bars of music. Please bring your own accompaniment. Call the 303-456-6772 to schedule your 10-minute audition slot.
JUNE 2-11
The Mysterious Disturbance at Lugenheim Castle, an Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater ACTS Alumni Production is June 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11. Call 303-456-6772 for reservations. $10 includes show and dinner. Colorado ACTS is located at 58th and Holland in the Chuck E. Cheese shopping center across from Safeway. Visit www.coloradoacts.org for more information.
JUNE 11
Back by popular demand, Ballet Nouveau Colorado (BNC) will reunite with Paper Bird to present a special encore performance of “Carry On” — a full-length, contemporary dance, live music and multimedia production, which premiered in February 2011. The performance will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. There is ample free on-site parking available. Prices range from $15-$32 and group tickets are available online at www.bncdance.com or www.arvadacenter.org/summer/events or by phone at 720-898-7200.
JUNE 21-JULY 17
The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities presents “Hairspray” at the Main Stage Theater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The show runs from June 21 through July 16 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $49. For more information, visit www.arvadacenter.org, or call 720-898-7200.
MUSIC
MAY 22
The 101st Army Band will be performing at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Arvada High School auditorium for an Armed Forces Day concert.
THROUGH MAY
The D Note in Arvada has many events throughout the month of May. Visit www.dnote.us for more information.
JUNE 14
Second Tuesdays at Trinity, featuring professional musical artists from the Denver area, will have Peter Barbieri and i jam jazz at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 at Trinity Presbyterian Church 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Call 303-422-3656 for more information. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children/students available at the door or reserved ahead at www.tpcarvada.org.
JUNE 17
Kathrine Dines – Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Fun Music will perform a free children’s Friday morning concert from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, June 17, at McIlvoy Park.
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 Baby Boogie 2 p.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.
LITERARY
MAY 14
Read Write and Brew will be hosting the Foothills & Vicinity Writers Group “Meet the Authors” Event, hosting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Interact with talented published local area writers, including: Kim Burnett, Carol Devlin, Diane Lane Chambers, Jo Ann Colton, Kellee Henderson, and Dave Knox.
MAY 19
Thursday Morning Book Group meets 9 a.m. May 19 at the Wheat Ridge Library. “People of the Book,” a novel by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed.
MAY 20
The Arvada Library Preschool Movie Series will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 20.
MAY 24
Tuesday Night Book Group will 7 p.m. May 24 at the Golden Library. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett will be discussed.
MAY 24
Tuesday Afternoon Book Group meets 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at the Lakewood Library. “Citizens of London” by Lynne Olson will be discussed.
MAY 28
Local Author Tom Parker will be hosting an in-store appearance and book signing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Read Write and Brew.
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 email 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.
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
APRIL 3-JUNE 12
Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Divorce Care groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. Join us for this life-changing experience. Cost for the course is $25, which includes the workbook. Preregistration for all of the Divorce Care classes is available in the lobby area at Faith Bible Chapel I-70 and Carr Street located at 4890 Carr St., Arvada. Or you may call Lanny Cook at 303-424-2121 ext. 92440. Walk-in registrations are also welcome. Divorce Care will begin on Sunday, April 3 and run through Sunday, June 12.
JUNE 3
An Arvada Roundtable Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Friday, June 3 at the American Legion Post No. 161, at 6230 W.60th Ave. Breakfast is $7. This meeting is open to the public and allows attendees to hear what issues are currently being addressed by city, county, state and federal levels of government from the government representatives themselves. June will be our last breakfast meeting until September.
JUNE 9
American Legion Post No. 161 meetings is 7 p.m. Thursday June 9 at 6230 W.60th Ave. Veterans “Still Serving” Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and the United States of America. All veterans are welcome to attend.
JUNE 14
Enterprise Wheat Ridge has a June 14 breakfast meeting at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Cost is $12 E WR members, $15 non members. RSVP by June 9 to www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, Wheat Ridge, 80034-1231. Call 303-594-1520 with questions.
ONGOING
Covenant Village is pleased to present “Wednesdays at 2.” This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several, or all of our programs at Covenant Village, 9153 Yarrow St., just west of 92nd Avenue and Wadsworth Parkway. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and toreserve your place. Refreshments will be provided.
The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology 13050 West 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business are legal followed by networking. See www.rminventor.org for details.
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.
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
APRIL 23-JUNE 3
Foothills Animal Shelter, one of the largest animal shelters in the metro Denver area, is excited to offer dog-training classes to the public. The next sessions offered at the Shelter include both puppy and basic obedience classes. Both groups will run six classes, which will take place on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Attendees may also purchase needed training items at the Shelter, such as proper leashes, gentle leaders, and harnesses. Pawsitively Puppy is a class for puppies ages 4-8 months. In this class, puppies will learn leash training, manners, sit, down, recall, socialization, and playtime. The class runs 6 to 6:45 p.m. Thursdays (4/21-6/2) or 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays (4/23-6/4) (Please note the week of 5/26 and 5/28 will be skipped because of Memorial Day Weekend) at Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., in Golden. Classes are $120 per six-week session. For dogs adopted from Foothills Animal Shelter, the classes are discounted to $110 per six-week session.
MAY 21
Investor Education in Your Community will be10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Lakewood Library. The program will cover financial management issues facing seniors, including social security and pension management, sustainable retirement funds distribution and senior fraud prevention. Register by calling 303-235-5275 or emailing lkinfo@jeffcolibrary.org.
MAY 21 & JUNE 18
A free, hands-on resume and cover letter writing assistance will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 21, and Saturday, June 18, at Glory of God Lutheran Church, 12200 West 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Call 303-421-2721 with questions. If you have a laptop or a flash drive bring them along. Free child care is available.
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. 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.
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 Jefferson County Workforce Center, 3500 Illinois St., Golden, offers a variety of free workshops on job searching, networking and computers. www.jeffcoworkforce.org or 303-271-4700.
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
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
Golden Family of Churches Health Ministries offers a chronic pain/illness support group that meets the from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at Mesa View in the First Presbyterian church Sunday School building in Golden. Call April Struck at 303-719-2964 for more info.
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