Broomfield Lifestyle - Gentlemen's Issue, June 2023

Stay in the Game!

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Heroes for Heroes

In Stephen King’s award-winning novel, The Green Mile, John Coffey, (a convicted murderer on death row), is ironically blessed with a supernatural ability to heal others. If you’ve never seen the movie (or, better yet, read the book), I won’t spoil it for you, but suffice it to say there is much more to John Coffey than meets the eye. One thing becomes obvious, he was both willing, and able, to step in and do for others what they could not do for themselves.

Isn’t that what a true hero does? They are the ones willing to make sacrifices. They give up their time, their resources, and sometimes their well-being or life for the life of others, oftentimes without being asked to do so.

But what happens when the weight of bearing the burdens of others becomes too much?

Sometimes our greatest heroes need a hero themselves. And to meet that need, our own Rotary Club of Broomfield has created the Broomfield Rotary Foundation’s Police and Fire Fund. This special fund exists to provide financial assistance to police officers or firefighters who are injured or lost in the line of duty. As a publisher and member of the Rotary Club of Broomfield, I couldn’t be more proud to leverage my publication to honor those who have sacrificed so much. I truly hope you will take a few minutes to read our cover story to learn more about the impact that this amazing resource has had on the lives of Broomfield’s most dedicated heroes.

This month, would you join me in celebrating the men in our lives, in uniform or not, who are our heroes? Maybe think about someone special to you that impacted your life in a positive way, and give them a call.

And, if you want to better understand why I used an old Stephen King tale in the context of heroism, well, I guess you’ll have to go hit up Netflix. (Or, better yet, pick up the book).

Live well!

JUSTIN SCHIERKOLK, PUBLISHER @BROOMFIELDLIFESTYLE

June 2023

PUBLISHER

Justin Schierkolk | justin.schierkolk@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Sarah Schierkolk | sarah.schierkolk@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Rick French | rfrench@citylifestyle.com

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Dawn Photography sarah@sdawnphotography.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kristen Hamm, Danica De Jong, Nina Baldacci Sloan, Diana Calvo

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Amy Graham Photography amygrahamphoto@gmail.com

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Rachel Chrisman

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Rocky Mountain Sports Club Now Offering Summer Yoga for Kids!

Crafted to be a fun, dynamic, engaging class for students 2-6 years old. We’ll explore creative movement and breathwork that encourages strength, mobility, flexibility, self-confidence, positive body image, and an awareness of self and others. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!

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Beautiful Savior Lutheran School Summer Camp Now Open!

Registration is open for Summer Camps as well as the 2023-2024 school year -Infants through 7th Grade. Summer camps offer flexible scheduling with super fun weekly themes. Whether in camp or the classroom, our primary mission is to educate children in faith to find spiritual growth and academic success. Please call the office to get more information and schedule a tour today! 303-469-2049

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Making a Positive Impact

Our Publisher’s Journey

ARTICLE BY NINA BALDACCI SLOAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY

Broomfield Area Chamber Ambassador. Broomfield Rotarian. Business Connector. Nonprofit Supporter. Guys Who Give (Broomfield Chapter).

Justin Schierkolk, storyteller and connector, is a man who values community, family, and making a positive impact on the world around him. A third generation Colorado native, he was born at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge to parents Bill and Barb Schierkolk, who are Westminster natives. He attended church and pre-school at Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Broomfield, and attended Westy Hills Elementary and Shaw Heights Middle School. At age 12, he and his family moved to Eagle, Colorado where he graduated from Eagle Valley High School in 1998. Justin grew up with a passion for the outdoors, friends, and a strong sense of loyalty to those he loves.

Raised by hard-working parents that encouraged him to explore several different trades and pursuits, including plumbing, auto mechanics, art and design, and more, he has a wide skill set and understanding of worklife in the trenches. However, his artistic talents and interest in advertising led him back to Denver to pursue a degree in multimedia. This spurred a 16-year career in graphic design and marketing. But it wasn't until he was contacted by City Lifestyle that he found his true calling.

City Lifestyle reached out to Justin because of his marketing experience and roots in the Broomfield area. Becoming the publisher of Broomfield Lifestyle would mean taking on a multifaceted role, one that would involve not only helping local business owners with their marketing but also creating a platform for community members to connect and engage with one

another. This was it. With faith and confidence in his vision, Justin and his wife, Sarah, launched Broomfield Lifestyle with the premier issue in September of 2021.

However, Broomfield Lifestyle wasn't just about starting a business. It was about making an impact. As a dedicated husband to his best friend and father to two beautiful daughters, Justin's family is the biggest part of his “why.” He is a strong role model for them. He met his wife Sarah in 2010 and they have been inseparable ever since. They were engaged on the summit of Longs Peak, married at Wild Basin Lodge in Allenspark, and now they are raising their two adorable and amazing daughters with a strong sense of what it means to get involved in their community and give back. According to Sarah, “When Justin shared with me that he was being recruited to be the publisher for a magazine, I laughed at the idea! It took a lot of prayer and conversation to trust and take the leap of faith into this. Looking back, I have no regrets!”

“My ‘why’ is summed up as ‘freedom’,” says Justin. “Freedom to leave the big corporate world and start a business where I can explore, learn, and influence our community in a meaningful way.” His vision involves producing a monthly publication that people enjoy, thereby helping local businesses, non-profits, and the people they serve. Freedom and the ability to serve others well are key motivators for him.

Justin's leadership philosophy is built on his faith first and the principles of building relationships and earning respect. These philosophies have served him well in his personal and professional life, and are what guide him daily.

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According to Shawn Holbrook, owner of Blue Sky Tint, “Justin is so personal and genuine of a person, his stories and articles draw you in. We have such an amazing community of business owners and he brings their stories to you. I booked my biggest job ever, a full paint correction and set of premium services on a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring from the highlight he did on my business.”

Justin is grateful for the opportunity to give a voice to the stories of Broomfield residents, such as Linda Deland, widow of former Chief of Police Tom Deland, who found solace and gratitude in her community after her loss. Linda had this to say about working with him, “Justin has embraced the Broomfield community to its fullest. His work as the publisher of Broomfield Lifestyle has enhanced the community's knowledge and enjoyment of everything Broomfield has to offer. As a client, he has been responsive, professional, and always there to help with putting just the right pieces in place. His magazine is a phenomenal addition to our already amazing community.” Looking forward, his focus is on building a legacy. He wants to leave a lasting impact on his family, his community, and the local businesses he works with. Through his publication, he aims to share inspiring stories and showcase the best of what Broomfield has to offer. With a passion for connecting and serving others and a commitment to excellence, Justin is well on his way to leaving a meaningful legacy in the place he calls home.

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Holding heroes OUR

Fear presses down, heart pounds, and darkness starts to narrow your vision. Desperation claws at your mind. Panic tightens its hold on your throat, and breath comes in shallow gasps. Hope dwindles to a tiny pinhole of light, and your life flashes before your eyes. Then through the terror, a helping hand pierces the blackness. Rescue is here.

In the midst of our trauma or emergency, that life-saving hand might be the only thing we remember. But on the other end of that hand is a face, a name, a life, a neighbor. Most likely the person who ran towards danger to help you, has a family waiting for them at home. “As a spouse of a police officer or firefighter, you live daily with an unquenchable fear of the doorbell,” shares Linda Deland, the wife of the late Police Chief Tom Deland who served with Broomfield Police Department (BPD) for 37 years. “Every time it rings, you’re terrified it will be a person in uniform telling you your loved one is not coming home again.”

Our Broomfield first responders face danger and risk their lives every day to help keep us safe and secure. Their families sacrifice time with them, often on holidays, evenings and weekends, never knowing if a hug will be their last. Though the rest of us might risk our lives for our children, a family member, or a close friend, Broomfield police officers and North Metro firefighters daily put everything on the line for complete strangers.

“Nobody joins the police force or the fire department for selfish reasons,” says retired Police Officer Chris Hickey. “They want to help people.” As a teenager with a challenging childhood, Hickey and some buddies were pulled over on their mopeds by a cop in his hometown of Kansas City. Instead of berating the young hooligans, the police officer checked on Chris from time to time, built a friendship, and eventually became a mentor. His positive encouragement and care made such a difference that Chris decided he wanted to do the same for others. In 1996 he chose to join the police force in a repressed area of Dodge City, KS, overwhelmed with violence and drug use. Three years into his career, Chris was part of a traumatic shooting incident that leveled him. He looked for a change and found it in the Broomfield Police Department.

Chris worked hard and finally landed his dream job with Broomfield’s Special Operations Motorcycle Unit. He joked around a lot at the department but was always serious about helping others. When a fellow officer got assigned patrol for the eighth Fourth of July in a row, Chris offered to trade shifts so his colleague could spend the holiday with his family. Riding home from work on his motorcycle the evening before his Independence Day patrol, Hickey was involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle. The collision broke Chris’s back, both tibias, his femur, his hand and much more. The crash traumatically injured his brain and caused significant hearing loss. Chris underwent multiple surgeries and two and a half years of intense physical and occupational therapy. Partway through this painful season, Chris returned to the BPD for “light duty.” While he enjoyed feeling purposefully employed again, his brain injuries and consequent memory loss frustrated and deeply discouraged him.

Chris Hickey with his daughters, Katelyn and Meghan.

Amy Moilanen with her beautiful children, Gabriella and Brendan.

Hickey’s allotted time of paid recovery ran out, and his career with BPD came to an unwanted end. Unbeknownst to his superiors, Chris’s medical retirement had still not been approved by the necessary outside agency. This officer, who had selflessly served his community and daily risked his own life while raising two beautiful daughters, now looked down the barrel of unemployment with no way to support his children. Devastating family news simultaneously hit the reeling policeman. “The bottom fell out of my life,” Chris shares, “I thought I was going to lose everything.” This bleak season dragged on for seven harsh months.

Then one day, the phone rang and the caring voice of Tom Deland broke through Chris’s nightmare. “How are you doing?” inquired the Chief.

“I’m drowning, Tom. I’m financially drowning,” Chris admitted. Deland, one of the founders of the Broomfield Rotary Fire and Police Fund (BRFPF), gladly stepped in. Not only did the Rotary Fund throw the Hickey family a financial lifeline until Chris could start working again, but it also opened the door for their eldest daughter, Katelyn, to attend DU with a partial scholarship. Katelyn will graduate with a degree in Biology and a double minor in Chemistry and Entrepreneurship. Like their father, both Katelyn and her younger sister, Meghan, are incredibly hard workers. Since they were five, they’ve helped at Chris’s carpet cleaning business, Code Blue. Katelyn also mirrors her father’s care for the community and hopes to start her own fund to help people the way she’s been helped by the BRFPF.

North Metro Firefighter Craig Moilanen, another beneficiary of the Rotary Fire and Police Fund, had a precious 3-year-old daughter, Gabriella, and a sweet 1-year-old son, Brendan, when a terminal cancer diagnosis rocked his world. Having dreamed of, and worked hard towards, being a firefighter, Craig initially volunteered with Foothills Fire and Rescue

in Evergreen. He became a captain at Foothills Fire before being hired as  a firefighter and paramedic for North Metro Fire Rescue District in Broomfield. He created with an artistic streak, loved hockey, the outdoors and his friends and family. Craig delighted in playing with his two children and adored his high school sweetheart wife, Amy.

In October 2013, when a persistent cough wouldn’t subside, firefighter Moilanen went in for a chest x-ray. A 5.5” mass under his sternum and over his heart sideswiped Craig and Amy. A further CT scan revealed masses on both kidneys as well. After a biopsy, one doctor held a sample of Craig’s mass and said, “This thing is literally multiplying in my hands. We’ve got to get on this now!” Urgent as it was, another week passed before the definitive diagnosis was given.  Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a work-related cancer linked to chemicals firefighters encounter on a regular basis, was taking over Craig’s body. The Moilanens persisted through two years of countless treatments, prayer, and struggles. Finally in August 2015, Craig’s medical team in Colorado informed him that they could do nothing more for him. Craig and Amy decided to throw a Hail Mary and head down to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas.

With no family in Broomfield, the Moilanen’s amazing community rallied around them, including the tight-knit brotherhood at the fire department. They received offers of help from people they didn’t even know. The Broomfield Rotary Fire and Police Fund paid for their transport to Texas, for hotel rooms for Amy and also for family members who came to visit. The BRFPF covered food and Uber rides to the grocery store too. “I wasn’t even thinking about what I needed,” Amy shared, “but other people were.” Her community provided what she needed on every step of her incredibly difficult path.

“These first responders meet us in our desperate time of need, we have a chance to come alongside them in theirs.”

After his two-year fight against a dismal diagnosis, Craig found eternal rest and peace on October 8, 2015. Though devastated by his loss, Amy moved through the tragedy with God’s help. She continues to share Craig’s passion for helping others and plays a vital role in multiple ministries, some at an international level. Amy also just finished writing her first book, “Saved in the Fire.” Though Craig passed away, his legacy of loving people and caring for others lives on in Amy, his children, and the lives of those he touched.

Similarly, Police Chief Deland’s passion for the community also thrives in his wife, Linda. Among other things, Mrs. Deland now directs the Tom Deland Memorial Golf Tournament, one of the main contributors to the BRFPF. This year marks the tournament’s 20th anniversary and will be quite a celebration of all the lives it has changed. “These first responders meet us in our desperate time of need,” explains Linda, “We have a chance to come alongside them in theirs.”

The heroes mentioned in this article represent hundreds of Broomfield public servants who sacrifice daily to care for our community. Yet our police officers and firefighters go through tragedies and traumas just like we do. The Broomfield Rotary Fire and Police Fund helps us hold our heroes in their darkest moments. The tee slots for the tournament are already filled up, but you can still be a part of helping our heroes through the BRFPF. To learn more about the fund or get involved at a higher level, please contact Linda Deland at llkress@gmail.com. What an honor to give back a little to those who give everything.

Kathy Novotny (Tom’s sister), Linda Deland, Michelle and Brock Strongwater (Tom and Linda’s daughter and grandson)

Police Chief Enea Hempelmann and North Metro Fire Chief David Ramos (L to R)

THE HARMONY OF A HAIRCUT

Q & A with Cam & Raul at Image Studios

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

CAM: To me, it’s not just hair—it’s never just hair. It’s a form of expression and something that makes someone feel good about themselves. Ultimately, if your hair doesn’t look good, you don’t feel good.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MEN’S HAIRSTYLE?

CAM : I like a standard clean-cut—a 0 or 2. I specialize in flat tops, but I’m a motocross mom and love a good mullet.

HOW LONG SHOULD SOMEONE GO BETWEEN HAIRCUTS?

CAM: It usually depends on the length and cut of the hair. Typically, 3 to 3 1/2 weeks is

the standard but I have some clients who will wait as long as five and as short as 2 weeks!

WHAT STYLING ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T HAVE TIME TO STYLE?

CAM: “Small Talk” from TIGI is the perfect styling product to control frizz and shine.  Just run it through your hair and fingerstyle.  It has memory, so at the end of the work day just put water in your hands to change the style. It’s an easy desk-to-drinks product.

ARE THERE ANY STYLING TIPS TO FEEL YOUNGER?

CAM: Gray blending keeps the hair shorter so the grays don’t come out as much. Always try different products, too. Fine hair loss is

something many of my clients face, and the one mistake a lot of men make is using shiny products. This can reflect off the skin and make thinning hair more obvious, so I highly recommend matte products like a dry or texture paste to give the illusion of fuller hair. This also helps camouflage hair loss. I like Reuzel for texture and dry shampoo by Mitch is a great product.

WHAT NEW TRENDS OR CLASSIC STYLES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK?

CAM: Mullets and perms. The ’80s & ’90s are coming back with a vengeance, and I’m here for it! But the classic 1920s side part is always a safe style that is here to stay. I have yet to do a flat-top mullet though, so if anyone is interested in experimenting…

ARTICLE BY DANICA DE JONG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH DAWN PHOTOGRAPHY

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A HAIRSTYLIST?

RAUL : I remember going to get haircuts and always asking the barber how to do things. At the age of 14, I started to cut my friends’ hair and started to get really good at it, which helped me turn it into a career.

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE RIGHT STYLE FOR YOUR CLIENTS?

RAUL : It depends on their daily life and what they like…I’m here for you!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MEN’S HAIRSTYLE?

RAUL : My personal style for men’s haircuts is a low fade with some length on top. It’s something clean and universal; you can style it in any way.

WHAT NEW TRENDS OR CLASSIC STYLES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK?

RAUL : I get a lot of requests for gentlemen’s cuts, fades, tapers…a clean cut. I’m

definitely seeing the mullet come back. With a little mix to it for sure—a nice tight blend.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE FOR STYLING STRAIGHT HAIR, WAVY HAIR, OR CURLY HAIR?

RAUL : For straight hair, I would recommend a shorter fade and short top. For someone with wavy hair, something like a messy look but clean. With curly hair, a taper is ideal so we can leave some of those nice natural curls.

HOW ABOUT FOR SOMEONE THAT DOESN’T HAVE A LOT OF TIME?

RAUL : If you don’t have time or want to get up and go without doing anything or do the bare minimum to hair, go with a high and tight fade with 2-4 on top.

ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON STYLING PRODUCTS THAT YOU REALLY LIKE AND TYPICALLY USE?

RAUL : I really like Suavacito Pomade for men’s hair.

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR SOMEONE LOOKING TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION: AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS MEETING OR INTERVIEW, A FIRST DATE, ETC.

RAUL : I would say for any good first impression, look clean and presentable and do what makes you feel good.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

RAUL : For me, it’s the relationships I build with my clients as a barber. We create great bonds that turn into strong friendships and I love that a lot.

Cam and Raul can be found at Image Studios Thornton near Grant and 136th.   Visit: imagestudios360.com/thornton to book an appointment.

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Conflict That Brings Us Closer

ARTICLE BY DIANA CALVO

Diana Calvo, Couples Therapist

DIFFERENCES ARE INEVITABLE.

In my work as a couples therapist, I talk with people who are sometimes unhappy in their relationship. Partners say their differences are the problem. "We don't share any interests." "She criticizes my parenting." "He doesn't care if the house is a wreck." It's easy for couples to get stuck here. When differences between two people are seen as problems, the tendency is to dig in and try to change your partner. When that doesn't happen, things start to feel hopeless.

With a different mindset, couples can learn to appreciate - even celebrate - their differences. This is often the work of couples therapy.

ARGUMENTS DON'T HAVE TO BE DAMAGING.

Has anyone ever modeled this for you? The first time I witnessed two married people disagree while remaining in a productive dialogue was on the Showtime TV series Billions. Two fictional characters, Wendy and Chuck, were arguing. Both felt frustrated. Despite big feelings, each person clearly expressed their individual wants, needs, and boundaries. Each partner genuinely listened. Neither one tried to control or change the other. Both people walked away from the argument feeling safe and secure in the relationship.

Many of the couples I work with never learned how to have a productive argument. Arguing is productive when it leads to learning something new. Couples can approach arguments as opportunities to learn more about themselves, their partner, and their relationship.

LOVING YOUR PARTNER WHEN IT ISN'T EASY.

Your relationship will test your character. When you are sleep-deprived, dealing with work deadlines, your kid is sick, the dog is barking, and you just found out the car needs a new set of tires...  How are you going to show up for your partner? What do you do with your stress? Do you protect your relationship from the overwhelmed you?

Diana Calvo is a couples therapist in Broomfield, CO. She provides couples with coaching and therapy for communication, conflict, and intimacy. For more information visit www.dianacalvocoaching.com

When partners are stressed and overwhelmed, navigating differences can feel like an impossible task. Here are some things you can do in difficult moments:

DO NOTHING. In some cases, the decision to do nothing can significantly interrupt a disruptive pattern between partners. Tell your partner you need a break. Contemplate the situation. Get clear on what you want and need. Think about how you want to show up as a partner and the relationship you want to create. Find another time to talk with your partner when you are both calm and clear-headed.

BE CURIOUS. Forget about yourself for a moment. When it's a good time for both of you, ask questions with the intention of understanding. Leave your impulses to fix, change, or control your partner at the door. Try to see the situation from their perspective. What is it like for them? How did they come to that conclusion? What makes them feel that way?

DON'T JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS.

Look at the situation objectively. What did your partner say or do, factually speaking? Just the facts. Consider your interpretation of the facts. What do the facts mean to you? How do the facts make you feel? What assumptions are you making about how your partner is feeling or what they are thinking? Is there any chance your assumptions are wrong? Partners are at their most vulnerable with each other. This vulnerability makes couples prone to catastrophizing thoughts.

Differences between partners are full of juicy potential. I've witnessed couples grow as individuals, and in their relationship, by learning how to cope with differences. To be seen and accepted by your partner, especially in the ways you are different, can be healing and transformative. The willingness to work with differences creates more trust, closeness, and intimacy between people. We can start by examining the belief that differences are problematic. What if differences are the key to a relationship worth having?

“With a different mindset, couples can learn to appreciate - even celebrate - their differences. This is often the work of couples therapy.”

—   Diana Calvo

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events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

JUNE 3RD

Colorado Conservatory of Dance 2023

Gala Performance

THE PERFORMING ARTS

COMPLEX AT PINNACLE

CHARTER SCHOOL - 1001 W. 84TH AVE, FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO 80260

Colorado Conservatory of dance is pleased to present our annual Gala Performance! We pride ourselves on the professional production quality of our Gala, showcasing both the high-quality training taught at CCD across multiple dance forms and our incredibly talented students. Get tickets at ccdance.org/gala.

JUNE 3RD

Colorado SkyA New Family Opera

BROOMFIELD AUDITORIUM

- 3 COMMUNITY PARK RD, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 | 6:00 PM

A new opera for families by Ben Morris and Laura Fuentes. This story about the reintroduction of wolves to Colorado is brought to life by cinematic shadow puppetry, a string quartet, and a cast of three singers. Join us as we tell the story of a little wolf cub as he learns to make friends and be himself. Family friendly ages 3 and up.  events. humanitix.com/colorado-sky

JUNE 8TH-JULY 27TH

Summer of Fun Concert Series

FLATIRONS CROSSING - 1

WEST FLATIRONS CROSSING, BROOMFIELD, CO 80021

The highly anticipated Summer of Fun Concert Series is back! Starting in June, bring your friends and family every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30PM to the Food Court Plaza for some live

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music in the sun and a beer garden provided by Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar! Additional activities include: Corn Hole, Face Painting and Kona Ice! See ya there!

JUNE 11TH, JULY 9TH & AUGUST 13TH Summer Sundays Festivals

BRUNNER FARMHOUSE - 640 MAIN STREET, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 | 4:00 PM

Grab your lawn chairs and head over to the Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens for the Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities’ FREE Summer Sundays Festivals! Make your way around the booths for interactive activities, face painting, balloon artistry, arts booths, and lots more fun! Then rock out to a live concert by a different band each month! Fun for all ages!

JUNE 22ND

Broomfield FISH’s 60th Anniversary Celebration!

BROOMFIELD FISH - 6 GARDEN CENTER, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 | 4:00 PM

All are welcome for a free, fun-filled evening celebrating FISH’s six decades of service with our Broomfield community. Be sure to wear your tie dye! FISH will be hosting a food drive at this event, so please bring food or personal care items to donate. Learn more at www.broomfieldfish.org/events/

JULY 27TH

Taste of Broomfield

1STBANK CENTER - 11450 BROOMFIELD LANE BROOMFIELD, CO 80021 | 5:00 PM

Enjoy bite-sized dishes prepared by an all-star lineup of talent from local area restaurants serving up tasty attractions that reflect their signature style. Local breweries and distilleries will offer tastings as well.  Join your friends and neighbors for an evening to remember! Head to  broomfieldchamber.com to purchase your tickets now!

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