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Arvada-based nonprofit Epic Experience joins Sand in the City By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Playing in the sand — it’s just fun. And for the team at Epic Experience, joining the Sand in the City festival was about fun, and awareness. “Sand seemed like a great way to bring everybody together and have a good time,” said Nancy Ferro, founder of the nonprofit organization that provides outdoor excursion camps for adults with cancer and survivors. “And we wanted to spread awareness on what we do in our community.” With a little bit of skill, and a lot of creativity, the Epic Experience team joined eight others in a giant sand sculpting build day, June 24, to Sand in the City create a variety More information of sandy scenes. about the annual Each team — event is available at made up of 20 https://sandinthecor more people ityarvada.org/ from a particular Epic Experience business or group Visit www.epicex— started designperience.org or call ing scenes in 855-650-9907. April, and over the past few months watched as the process unfolded from design and fabrication to practice days and finally, completion. “It’s hard work,” said Kami Welch, Arvada Chamber of Commerce president and organizer of the two-day community festival and beach party event. “They pack it (the sand) in until noon, and you feel a little nervous … but then they start to carve and it’s amazing what they come up with.” With over 120 tons of sand, the teams had a lot of work to do. Spread evenly among the groups, the sand first had to be shoveled into the teams’ various molds. Next the forms are sprayed with water and packed in tightly so that when the molds come off; the sand is structured and primed for carving.
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“Cancer can be such an isolating disease,” said Chad Latta, an Epic Experience camper and a colorectal cancer survivor. “Your world becomes all about treatment, doctors appointments, surgeries - and it’s not all like that - you can still live it and have fun.” Latta is part of a 26-member team from Epic Experience, an Arvada nonprofit. The team was building a kayaking scene with cartoon movie character’s the Minions floating alongside and in the kayaks. More photos on PAGE 5. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Arvada art center’s new era Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities officially becomes nonprofit organization By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunity media.com At 40, people often celebrate being “over the hill,” but for the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities this birthday is the beginning. “It’s going to be great,” said Arvada Mayor Marc Williams of the Arvada Center’s official transition to a nonprofit arts education entity from a city department. “It’s going to give the ability for the center to grow philanthropically at a level higher than it could as a city department.” This transition — taking place on July 1 and the center’s 40th anniversary — is a major
change for the entity as a business, but not as a venue. The center will now be run as a private nonprofit organization, allowing for the entity to expand philanthropic giving, programming and its supporter base. The move allows “the Arvada Center to remain viable in the long-term,” said Ken Fellman, a founding board member of the nonprofit. “A nonprofit form will expose us to new audiences, supporters and ultimately help us continue to provide value.” Since its inception in 1976, the Arvada Center has been a department of the City of Arvada. Over the past 40 years, the city’s financial contribution — both in-kind and financial donations — to the center has grown to about $4 million a year. In the early 1990s, Fellman said, that contribution reached a high point, one Art center continues on Page 6
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While driving in the intersection of 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, Kathryn Mastropaolo, 58, was hit by 82-year-old Wesley Grebe as he was driving his Toyota Corolla in the northbound lane on the boulevard, the afternoon of June 21. Mastropaolo’s vehicle, a Ford Focus ZX3, was pushed into the southbound lane of Wadsworth where it collided with another vehicle, a Dodge Challenger, driven by 64-year-old Jeff Holt. Mastropaolo, who was a long-time employee of the McDonald’s Restaurant at the intersection, died from her injuries. Roberta Arnold, a passenger in the Toyota Corolla, was injured. Holt and Grebe were uninjured. According to Arvada Police, Mastropaolo had to be extracted from her vehicle and was then transported to the Denver Health Medical Center where she died from her injuries. No updates on Arnold’s condition were available as of press time. She’s 82. Mastropaolo’s daughter, Tanya Ponicsan, posted in a Facebook group that she was a “bubbly woman who always brought positivity to those around her, even very early in the morning. She was like that all times of the day and to everyone. She was free-spirited and the most loving and genuine person.” She also mentioned how she was her rock, and that she had a family of five children, their spouses, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. “She was all our worlds and our biggest supporter,” she added. An informal gathering will be held at 1 p.m., July 2, at Oakhurst Park in Westminster, 9311 Lark Bunting Drive. The family is asking that instead of flowers, attendees bring donations for a soon-to-be-determined charity.
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TRINITY DEMASK For half of her life, Trinity Demask was afraid to sing in front of other people. Today, after releasing three albums and performing at venues across the country, she said she wouldn’t be anywhere else. Courtesy photo
Arvada singer-songwriter makes creative connections About me The only thing I know how to do is be authentic, to be myself. Since an early age, I have loved to sing. But for most of my life, I hid it. I had stage fright and didn’t want to showcase my passion for music. But in 1994, I moved out to Colorado with my first husband. We developed a community of friends and, through those friendships, I found opportunity. I’ve worked a lot and still do in Boulder. And one day I decided to go see a psychic, and I got down to my core — my truth — and that’s music. Living my passion That’s when I started remembering my passion. One night, after seeing the band, The Great Big Sea, I found myself hanging out at the local pub with the singer. He encouraged me to sing with them, and ever since I’ve been playing and writing songs. That was in 2000. I booked my first gig in Olde Town Arvada at La Dolce Vita. I have a bit of an eclectic sound. My friends say it’s somewhat Americana, but I don’t think I fit in that. I have a little country twang, some bluegrass and some jazz — just a little different. I don’t know what box I fit in — maybe I don’t. I’m inspired by a lot of personal stuff, especially what my friends are going through. But all my songs have
an uptick, a light at the end of the tunnel. Making connections To me it’s about the journey. My music is music that sparks with whatever is running through your life. I have happy music and songs that deal with my love-hate relationship with change. It just is “Whatever Is” — and that happens to be my most bluegrassy song, too. For me, I love connecting with people — both in my music and in life. I have a huge community network of musicians, artists, friends and newcomers and I happen to have a skill for putting people together. I’ve made three relationships, numerous friends and business connections for people, and they’ve made the same for me. My connections have gotten me so many places in life. It’s help me get gigs, like an upcoming one on July 8 at Swallow Hill in Denver and singing in my church. I have a lot of moments where I think “That wouldn’t happen and those people wouldn’t have known each other if it weren’t for me.” It’s about communicating, being vulnerable and being comfortable with my vulnerability in all areas of my life. Being that open helps to give people a way to heal, to grieve or be joyous in their lives. And that’s all I want. It’s part of my purpose. Just be yourself. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact Crystal Anderson at canderson@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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Arvada The City of Arvada’s Independence Day celebration will begin at 4 p.m. July 4 at Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, enter at 58th Avenue and Oak Street in Arvada. The festival will feature food trucks, live entertainment, vendors and familyfriendly activities such face painters, bouncy houses and human hamster balls. Fireworks are expected to begin at 9 p.m. accompanied by a KOOL 105 simulcast. No personal fireworks, alcohol, pets or drones will be permitted. Propane only grills will be allowed. For more information, visit www. arvadafestivals.com.
Bandimere Speedway Bandimere Speedway will host its Jet Car Nationals & Family Festival on July 2 at the speedway, 3051 South Rooney Road, in Morrison. For spectators, the Family Festival begins at 3 p.m. and will offer live music, games, rides and contests. Not all activities are covered in the price of admission. A pre-race ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m. which will feature jet cars and drag racing. A fireworks display will go on at about 9:45 p.m. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $28 on the day of for adults, $14 in advance and $16 on the day of for juniors ages 6-12, and children under 5 are free. Tickets for the Top Eliminator Club, which includes an upgraded seat and a catered meal, cost $55 per person. Discount coupons are available at Brakes Plus and select Chick-Fil-A restaurants. Parking costs $10. For more information, visit www. bandimere.com or call 303-697-6001.
Golden The Golden Lions Club is having its annual Fourth of July celebration beginning at about noon on July 4 at Lions Park, 1300 10th St., in Golden. Live music will be performed during the entire festival. Bands will start at about noon, beginning with blues music from The Johnny O. Band until 3 p.m.; followed by Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts performing modern outlaw country from 3:30-6 p.m. and rock-and-roll headliners, Something Underground, will play at 6:30 p.m. until the fireworks display begins at about 9:15 p.m. Family-friendly activities offered include free face painting and rides for children. People may bring picnic lunches and non-alcoholic beverages to the park, and Golden’s American Legion Post 21 will have food and soda for purchase. A beer garden will be available for attendees of legal drinking age. For more information, visit www. goldenlionsclub.org/4thofjuly or www. cityofgolden.net.
Blues Traveler — A Colorado Independence Day tradition Red Rocks Amphitheater will host Blues Traveler in concert at 5:45 p.m. July 4 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, in Morrison. Gates open at 5 p.m. Opening bands include Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker and Sam Palladio Ticket cost ranges from $39.95 to $44.95 in advance and $46 on the day of the event at the box office. All ages are welcome. For more information about the show or tickets, visit www.redrocksonline.com.
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ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Independence Day celebrations Arvada will celebrate the nation’s 240th birthday Jily 4 with an outdoor party and fireworks show. The free event runs from 4-9 p.m., or until the end of the fireworks, at the Stenger-Lutz Sports Complex, 58th Avenue and Oak Street. The evening will feature a variety of activities for the whole family, including face painting, bounce houses, sensory games, hamster balls and community vendors. No personal fireworks, alcohol or animals are allowed. Overnight camping and drones are also prohibited.
Parking will be available starting at 3 p.m. in the complex, with handicap parking in the small parking lot on Oak Street. For more information, visit www. arvadafestivals.com/independence-daycelebration/. Apex hires new deputy director of services The Apex Park and Recreation District hired new Deputy Director Robert Roby to help implement the six new bond projects approved in the May special district election. Roby will also lead the district in the creation of a 10-year capital plan, main-
tenance of the district’s soon-to-be 18 facilities and the district services team. He will begin July 11. Roby comes to the district with a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver, and with years of experience managing projects with the City of Arvada, Arapahoe County, Saunders Construction and the Good Samaritan Medical Center Foundation. Elements Massage named ‘Partner of the Year’ In celebrating a “Day of Gratitude”
event, the LifeSpark Cancer Resources, a Colorado-based nonprofit, honored Arvada’s Elements Massage as a partner who has given greatly to the organization. The entity was recognized for giving of extra massage room space to LifeSpark volunteers to help cancer patients have a healing space to relax and feel supported during their sessions. These weekly sessions help patients decrease stress, depression, pain and fatigue for cancer patients, families and caregivers. Elements Massage, located in the Arbor Village shopping center at 8770 Wadsworth Blvd.
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This Week’s New Listings from Golden Real Estate Mesa Meadows Home Is 50 Yards From Open Space Trailhead This home at 1415 Pine View Road, is located in one of Golden’s premier subdivisions, Mesa Meadows. Not only is it close to the North Table Mountain trailhead, it is close to the Tucker Gulch trail leading to Clear Creek and downtown Golden. With 2,900 square feet plus a 1,647square-foot unfinished basement, this home has three bedrooms and three baths, a main-floor study, a 3-car garage and a beautifully landscaped backyard. A special feature of this home is its 9.9-kW solar PV system, which is owned, not leased. You can view a narrated video tour of this home, inside and out, plus drone footage of the neighborhood, at www.MesaMeadowsHome.com. Then come to our open house Saturday, July 2nd, 1 to 4 p.m., or call me at 303-525-1851 for a private showing.
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Year-Round Coal Creek Cabin Has Continental Divide Views A mountain lover’s dream, this fully winterized log cabin at 75 Stone Cliff Circle is 0.2 miles past the Wondervu Café at the top of Coal Creek Canyon. It’s small — 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 764 sq. ft. — but it’s on a half-acre lot and could easily be expanded. Although it has a Golden address, it is served by Boulder County Schools and enjoys Gilpin County’s extremely low property taxes — just $243 per year! It is close to Black Hawk, Nederland, and Eldora Ski area, with $230,000 breathtaking Continental Divide views and hiking and biking trails right outside your front door. It has a wood burning stove in addition to electric baseboard heating. The large deck is perfect for enjoying the mountain air and wildlife. Take a video tour at www.StoneCliffHome.info. Just listed by Kim Taylor, 303-304-6678.
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The ride home Bike to Work Day closes with a trail ride home and relaxing brew By Crystal Anderson Canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com After a trek to work for Colorado’s 25th annual Bike to Work Day, Arvada cyclists wheeled towards home, stopping at Odyssey Beerwerk’s Bike Home party for a break, some conversation and, of course, some brews. “We have more people here than we anticipated,” said Chris Hill, chief beer peddler and owner of Odyssey as he savored a beer the evening of June 22. “The biking community is cool. A lot of us ride our bikes, and when the weather is nice we ride into work right off the trail. So why wouldn’t we invite people to come in after their ride for a beer?” The brewery, at 5535 W 56th Ave. #107, is just off the Ralston Creek Trail, a biking path many frequent to commute to work and the brewery. To celebrate Bike to Work Day, the owners invited Arvada’s newest bike shop, Cycle Dynamics, and cyclists from all over to ride down to the brewery after work, to relax and savor one of their many craft beers. Chaining up their bikes in the homemade bike rack or to the patio fence, cyclists walked in, red-faced and sweaty, but full of energy. And despite being a little tired from their ride, they smiled — even brighter when they got a frosty pint in their hand. About 40 to 50 cyclists congregated with friends and the crew from Cycle Dynamics on the outside patio. “How can I help you, bud?” asked Nate Glore, co-owner and mechanic at Cycle Dynamics to a cyclist passing by. “Air? Brake check?” “Naw, I was just wondering how much it costs to true a wheel?” responded a cyclist while preparing to leave the brewery. There to assist any bikers, the company set up shop near the brewery’s bike rack, ready to answer questions like these and help cyclists oil up their bikes, check their wheels and brakes
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Outside Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks, a crowded bike rack sits symbolizing the amount of relaxing cyclists who are inside, chilling with friends and a beer, in their second-annual bike home party. Photo by Crystal Anderson and get to know more bikers in Arvada’s cycling community. “I commute as much as I can,” Glore said of Bike to Work Day. “It’s god fun, fitness and it costs me way less to bike to work.” Over the next few brews, cyclists talked shop about rides, bikes and beer before heading back out on the trail, one Odyssey’s head brewer Joe Savage said the staff often makes. “Our journeys often start on two wheels,” he said, sipping the brewery’s Lite Brite Sour beer. “And … sometimes they end in somebody’s yard.” On Bike to Work Day, yard just happened to be their own.
The sculptures, ranging from an enchanted castle and a dragon to “Finding Dory” characters and beyond, take about six hours to complete. Once finished the sculptures were judged, and the winning team received a $500 donation to the charity of its choice. All nine sculptures plus a pro-sculpted photo booth were highlighted over the festival weekend. This year, the Epic team, self-proclaimed rookies in the sand-sculpting arena, decided to go big on adventure creating a landscape of kayaking cartoon minions down a river to tie directly to their mission. “We do adventure therapy,” said Jen Tucker, the team’s captain, who has stage four melanoma. “We teach our campers how to white water kayak. In that week, we do things that are a little more extreme to push people and empower them to get back into life.” Now in its fourth year, Epic Experience takes 13 adults every summer to a 250-acre ranch for one week and teaches them how to kayak, snowshoe or ski. This free experience allows those individuals to bond with others in the cancer community and teaches them about life beyond doctor’s appointments, scans and checkups. “Cancer can be such an isolating disease,” said Chad Latta, the team’s artistic talent and colorectal cancer survivor. “Your world becomes all about treatment, doctor’s appointments and surgeries, but it’s not all like that — you can still live it and have fun.” As a light rain fell on the teams, all the teams, no matter their message, looked like they were having fun. “My favorite part of this experience is the camaraderie,” said Hazel Senz, a camper with stage four lung cancer. “A lot of the folks here (on their team) are campers from different camps ... it’s a great opportunity to get out there and show that many — many of us can live beyond cancer.”
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Sand enthusiasts of all ages flocked to Arvada’s 4th-annual Sand in the City festival June 25-26, at the Ralston Park addition. The two-day event featured nine hand-sculpted sand sculptures by local teams and one professionally sculpted piece. The sculptures, each designed by a local team of 20 individuals, represent a theme. From dragons and enchanted fantasy themes to kayaking minions and guitar-playing pigs, the sculptures were made to entertain and that they didfor around 20,000 people. Along with the sand, festival goers enjoyed community vendors, a vibrant kid’s zone and beach-themed entertainment over the course of the sandy event.
“I like this one,” said Silas Montoya, 3, while he and his mom LaNelle, take a selfie with the Red Rocks Community College Foundation’s sculpture and the People’s Choice winner, a dragon. Photos by Crystal Anderson From Minions to enchanted castles, dragons and pigs, the Sand in the City Festival sculptures amazed festival goers of all ages.
While children dug for buried treasure, 3-year-old Kattie Underwood from Arvada contentedly built a sand pile during the June 25 annual Sand in the City Festival.
This year’s second-place winners, Arvada Young Professionals, took to the seas for their sculpture theme, highlighting characters from Disney Pixar’s “Finding Dory”. Along with the sand sculptures, kids had plenty to keep them occupied. Here Ariana Sedillo, 6, makes a sand-inspired piece of artwork with her name on it.
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Celebrating 40 years of musical theater Arvada Center hosts Colorado Symphony for July 9 outdoor concert
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Over the years, the Arvada Center has showcased some of the most famous musicals in the Broadway canon — everything from “Camelot” and “Les Misérables” to “Tarzan” and “Death Takes A Holiday.” To celebrate its 40th anniversary, and the transition from a cityrun department to a full-fledged nonprofit, the center is hosting a concert in its outdoor amphitheater with the Colorado Symphony featuring songs from its most popular musical productions. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. “This is a way for us to celebrate our past and look ahead to what’s next,” said Philip Sneed, the center’s executive director. “Attendees are going to hear some of the greatest musical theater, with a far bigger orchestra than we normally have.” In addition to the symphony, the evening will feature performances from local musical theater actors and members of the center’s Musical Theatre Teen Intensive summer camp. With its three stages — the Main Stage Theatre, Black Box Theatre and Amphitheatre — the Arvada Center has produced more than 170 musicals, which
The cast of the Arvada Center’s “Junie B. Jones, the Musical” production back in February burst into song. the Arvada Center has produced more than 170 musicals in its 40 years of existence. Photo by Gale Photography provided plenty of choices when it came to picking songs. “Anything Goes” was the first musical production held at the venue, so that will kick off the evening. “It was a fun challenge to find the flow of the music for the program,” said Keith Ewer, coordinator of the concert. “Doing this brought up so many memories, because my life has been so intertwined with the musicals we do.” The actors performing at the concert are Lauren Shealy (“White Christmas,” “Curtains”), Megan
Van De Hey (seen in “Death Takes a Holiday,” “Chess”), Daniel Langhoff (“Man of La Mancha,” “Ragtime”) and Stephen Day (“Les Misérables,” “She Loves Me”). “The Arvada Center is one of my favorite places — it’s just an incredibly positive environment,” Shealy said. “What a momentous occasion, and I’m excited and honored to be a part of it.” For Ewer, Shealy and Sneed, the center has a rich personal history. Sneed had some of his first professional acting jobs
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there. Ewer achieved his dream of becoming a professional drumme there. And it gave Shealy an entree to the Colorado theater scene. “I love the can-do attitude here at the Arvada Center,” Ewer said. “We really live the show-must-goon approach.” During the evening, local officials will mark the transition to a self-governing body. Five individuals who have volunteered at the center since its opening in 1976 will also be honored. “We wanted to let the public
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this direction for the last four to five years,” Fellman said of the switch. “We’re working to make it (the center) better in every way that entails.” Over the next five years, the center will operate as the nonprofit, taking over all programming, operations and fiscal responsibility. The City of Arvada will continue to run the building and grounds maintenance. The switch coincides with the en-
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know we support this transition,” Sneed said. “It’s exciting to move into this phase where we’re sustaining ourselves.” The blending of music and business will make for an emotional and invigorating evening for performers and audiences alike. “Any time I get to spend at the center makes me so excited,” Shealy said. “I’m looking forward to singing outside on a summer night with some truly amazing people.”
tity’s 40th anniversary of a regional arts and entertainment venue, a moment Executive Director, Philip Sneed said, is both by design and providence. “It’s right timing,” he said. “Most or all of us here are excited about this transition and the future. There are already a lot of exciting new possibilities that exist in the private sector that just don’t in the public sector.”
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History Peter founded Abundant Prosperity Associates in 2009, though he was first licensed as a financial professional in 1988. He previously worked as a schoolteacher in Jefferson County and facilitated mentoring programs and leadership academies for school districts across the state. He founded APA with a desire to close the gaps he saw left open by other financial planners.
Did you know? By the time someone reaches age 65, Peter said there’s a 70 percent chance they’ll need long-term care before they die.
He said it “People have been brainwashed by Wall Street and traditional advisers that they have to expose their money to the risk of loss to get a competitive rate of return, which couldn’t be further from the truth,” Peter said.
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POLICE BRIEF Arvada man allegedlylights woman on fire John Vasquez of Arvada was arrested June 17 in Clear Creek County after allegedly lighting his girlfriend, Christina
Archuleta-Blasier, on fire while camping with her and her two sons, according to a Clear Creek County affidavit. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations charged
Vasquez with felony charges of attempted second-degree homicide, first-degree assault and domestic violence. Archuleta-Blasier has third-degree burns on
about 60 percent of her body. She was flown from the campsite to University Hospital in Aurora and was reported to be in critical condition, the affidavit said.
According to the report, Archuleta-Blasier’s sons watched as Vasquez poured gasoline on their mother and lit her on fire with a lighter. They said the two had been
involved for more than a year and often fought. Vasquez denied lighting her on fire, saying she caught on fire while making a fire at the campsite.
JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Jefferson County Slash Collection The Jefferson County Slash Collection program takes place every weekend May 21-Nov. 6, except July 2-3 at various locations. July locations: July 9-10 at West Jeff Middle School July 16-17 at Marshdale Elementary July 23-24 at Evergreen High School July 30-31 at Parmalee Elementary Slash is debris from nature such as tree limbs, prunings and pine needles which can add to potential fire hazards on your property. Accepted materials are limbs, branches and tree debris with a maximum length of 8 feet and diameter of 6 inches, and loose pine needles, tree bark and pine cones. Materials that are not accepted are household trash, tree stumps, con-
struction material and lumber, metal material of any kind, rocks and yard waste/grass clippings. Load parameters are based on six cubic yards, or 162 cubic feet, of material. The cost to drop off a single load of slash is $20. Credit cards only. Loads exceeding parameters will be charged additional fees accordingly. For more information on the slash program, visit http://jeffco.us/ slash/. Foothills Art Center July art camps Foothills Art Center is hosting art camps in July beginning on July 11. Full day camps offered for ages 7-12 go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half day camps offered for ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an option to add extension until 3 p.m. for additional cost.
Camps take place at the Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth St., in Golden. Full day camps: July 11-15: Urban Planning and Architecture July 18-22: Artist a Day July 25-29: Roller Coaster Design; The Thrilling Science of Physics Half day camps: July 12-14: Animal Field Log; Adventure to Discover a New Species July 19-21: The Latest and Greatest New Toy July 26-28: The Colors of Emotion For more information, to inquire about pricing or to register, visit www. foothillsartcenter.org/ summer-camps/. The Foothills Art Center can be reached by phone at 303 279-3922. Lunch lecture at NREL The community is
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Consider this bit of tribal counsel I was tooling around the house the other day, taking a moment to enjoy a cup of chai, when I flipped on the Telly (as the Brits might say), and found “Dances With Wolves.” I wasn’t looking for a 3-hour epic, multiple-Oscar winner to kill time with, but, well, there you have it. Big chunk of my day … gone. It got me thinking a lot about the idea of tribes. “Tribe” has become the new buzzword, signifying a person’s sense of belonging to something. In the movie, John Dunbar, while running away from the slaughter of war, found his tribe in the Sioux nation. They welcomed him in, gave him community and purpose. In the education game, we talk a lot about helping kids find their “tribe.” And, as easy, or even romantic, as that idea is to throw around, it is actually a much more complicated idea than a lot of people consider. When Columbine happened, we spent a lot of time talking about students and “social disconnect.” The idea was that students did not have to be popular to feel safe at school — they just had to have a few friends who they trust and could provide them with a shell of social belonging. A “tribe,” as it were. And so, we spend a lot of time thinking about different ways to connect students to other students, to help shape and mold their social experiences in a way that they can feel connected. This is part of why middle
schools are organized into teams these days, and why faculty advisors are a normal part of the secondary school experience. It’s a grand idea, but, parents, let me caution you against casual joy at your child finding a “tribe”—not every tribe is good. Michael Alcorn First of all, predators instinctively know HITTING who is outside of the HOME tribe, and create their own. They prey on young people — especially, but not exclusively, girls — and show interest in them. They make them feel a sense of worth that no tribe has asserted yet, and then they isolate them from the structures of their life — family, church, old friends. The clever ones even do it in a way that makes it seem like every bad idea comes from the prey. And then they hook them in to their solo tribe. In the 1920s, when the wave of Italian immigrants had started to settle into the fabric of American life, there was one powerful tribe that formed to give young men, in particular, a place to belong — it was the mafia. Organized crime might be the greatest tribal movement in America in the 20th century,
going from Hoffa to MS-13 to Chinese Triads to the Crips and the Bloods. Gone to another level, these become the Jim Joneses, or Charles Mansons, or the Branch Davidians. Or, for that matter, ISIS. But they’re a tribe! Even American politics is starting to fracture along tribal lines. Ben Shapiro wrote a piece in National Review a couple weeks ago arguing that Donald Trump is not, in any way, a rejection of the type of politics that Barack Obama has practiced for the last ten years. They both identify areas of contention, and then leverage those; they both embrace the power of government to accomplish things for their “tribe;” and neither of them seem to have any interest in dealing with members of the other tribe — it’s all or nothing politics. Trump isn’t a refutation of eight years of Obama — he’s the strong man champion of those who feel aggrieved by the tribe of Obama. Luckily, there are still some wonderful tribes out there — the Marines, for instance. Belonging to one of those can still be a launching pad to accomplishment in life. Just don’t be complacent and assume that every tribe is like that. The fact that the Marines exist is testament to the presence of bad tribes, too. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His novels are available at MichaelJAlcorn.com
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Walking away is often the better choice Most of the time – much of the time, anyway – I don’t get bothered by what could be considered slights. For example, when a classmate at a writing workshop apologized for walking away from me to take a call the previous day, I told her, honestly, that I hadn’t given it a thought. Or, say, someone cuts in line in front of me at the grocery store or at a concert. Yes, I’m annoyed, but it’s unlikely I’ll voice my irritation any louder than a lowvoiced comment to my companions. Unless, that is, if I’m in a car. I give voice to my astonishment, disgust, and downright disbelief loud enough that anyone nearby would hear and understand. It’s not pretty, but no one usually gets to hear my displeasure. So it wasn’t a surprise to me that I was pretty peeved when someone swung into the parking spot at Home Depot for which I had clearly been waiting. What did surprise me is what happened next:
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on current students to try to convince the School Board about useful content in curriculum. Harold D. Hein, Arvada Giving cancer patients a lift One of the biggest roadblocks to cancer treatment is transportation. The American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program helps provide patients across Metro Denver with free rides to treatment. They need your help. For those in the area who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to treatment, volunteers donate their spare time and the use of their personal vehicle to give cancer patients in their community a much-needed ride. Road To Recovery volunteers in the community have driven many patients to their cancer treatments but the need continues to grow. Every driver has one of the most crucial
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As a mom and her two teenage-ish daughters got out of their car, I rolled down my window and said, “Wow … you just took my spot,” in mock amazement. What happened next was that I immediately felt Andrea Doray ashamed. From ALCHEMY the look on the woman’s face, she had no idea what I was talking about. Her daughters gaped first at me and then at her. I said, “That’s okay … I guess you didn’t see me.” She was flustered and said she hadn’t. She kept telling me she was sorry. I kept telling her it was okay and I inched
instruments in cancer care and it’s been next to you the whole time – your passenger seat! It can be used to help save lives. To volunteer all you need is a current, valid driver’s license, access to a safe and reliable vehicle, and proof of adequate automobile insurance. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a good driving record. To ensure quality drivers the Society screens every driver and has them complete a training course. Rides are scheduled Monday through Friday and drivers are able to select the times they are available. Volunteer coordinators are also needed to help schedule the requested rides. Coordinators can work from any location that is convenient for them. Great organization and communication skills can make a major impact on the well being of cancer patients in the community. As a Road To Recovery volunteer for almost six years I can say that the patients aren’t the only ones to benefit. It’s a great feeling to know that I’m donating my passenger seat to help save lives! For more information, please visit cancer.org/drive or call 720-524-5405. Carol Rose, Road To Recovery Volunteer Lakewood
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this election season. The hate spewed by some supporters of candidates, parties and policies is inexcusable. I’m not sure when or how I gave myself the okay to act in like manner, but I am sure I won’t be doing it again. In the wake of hate-inspired tragedies around the world and at home, I’m horrified that I could default to such selfentitled behavior. Even if, as a human being, I still get annoyed with my fellow citizens on planet Earth, there’s absolutely no reason to senselessly berate someone like that … or at all, really. Next time, I’ll just take a step back and walk – or drive – away from my own pettiness.
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away to park elsewhere. By that time, though, I was completely consumed with shame. I was there on an absolutely gorgeous morning to pick out the absolutely gorgeous flowers I was going to pot for my patio. What was wrong with me? I sprinted after the little family, calling out to them. “I’m sorry,” I said. “I was being petty, and on such a lovely day, too. I’m sorry.” Beyond the pangs of regret I had brought upon myself, I was appalled that I had become that person. What could have made me believe that accosting a stranger would have a good outcome, for either of us? I’m sure we all felt bad about my little tantrum, but my fervent hope is that they felt less bad after my apology. This incident has stuck with me. Why did I think such behavior was called for? Perhaps I’ve become inured to sanctimonious pronouncements and selfrighteous judgments, particularly during
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The power of faith Holding strong to faith gives hope when terminally ill By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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hat felt like the flu turned out to be something more final. And for Arvada dad and grandfather Gerry Gallick, the prognosis shook up his life. But faith kept him steady. “I’ve always been religious,” said Gallick, who has Erdheim-Chester disease, an ultrarare blood disease that affects nearly 1,000 people worldwide. “My faith is like my anchor, my core center of strength, because when you lose all you have that’s really all you have.” Like others diagnosed with a terminal illness, Gallick is fighting back with faith, which depending on the person can take many forms — faith in God, a higher power, themselves. “If people are deeply rooted in a spiritual community or a have a strong spiritual leader, that’s huge for people in that moment,” said Frank Gold, chaplain at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge. “It’s grounding.” Erdheim-Chester affects each individual differently. Before his diagnosis in April 2015, Gallick began to grow weak, had consistent head and neck pain and constantly felt as if he had the flu. Doctors found multiple clusters of genetically mutated white blood cells — known as histiocytes — in his skull, nose and neck. A tumor had formed in his spine. These clusters caused painful pressure to grow on his brain and body. Shortly after his diagnosis, he had surgery to remove clusters from his head. He immediately turned to his faith to help him know what to do and how to fight. “I am fighting because I am giving others an example of how to finish well,” Gallick said. “We have adversity, and God gives us a backbone to lean on — and I’m going to use it.” For the sick, their family and caregivers, having faith provides comfort in a bleak situation. “Faith is one of those elements that helps them (patients) find meaning in their lives,” said Winn Allison, an associate chaplain at Lutheran who also works in a hospice center. “It’s a connection to God, Christ, Muhammad, memories of what was meaningful to them in their lives — it’s a source of peace.” At local hospitals and churches, chaplains and pastors say when people are diagnosed with a terminal illness, their faith — however that may look for them — grows as they try to answer one question: “What is life all about?” During these times, Allison said, individuals go through several stages of processing and grief. They review their lives, consider what more they want to accomplish to ensure their last days are filled with happiness and quality, Allison said. “For most of my patients, if they fall away, it’s for a very brief period of time and they bounce back stronger,” said Dr. Douglas Ney, a neuro-oncologist with the University of Colorado Hospital at Anschutz who specializes in Erdheim-Chester disease. “When people approach this with a good support — either in their faith or outlook — the time that they have really becomes of quality.” Over the past year, Gallick — whose time left is uncertain — has dedicated himself to making sure the time he has
Gerry Gallick and his physician, Dr. Douglas Ney, a specialist in Erdheim-Chester disease at the University of Colorado-Anschutz hospital, shake hands happily after finding out Gallick’s heart was not damaged by the disease on June 16. Gallick now heads to the East Coast for experimental treatment to help treat the disease. Courtesy photo
RESOURCES Frank Gold, 303-425-2393, Lutheran Medical Center http://www.lutheranmedicalcenter. org/for-patients-and-visitors/spiritualcare/chaplains-and-spiritual-care/ *Lutheran also provides additional local contact information for those in a variety of religious and spiritual denominations. Joe Bertone, Arvada Christian Church, accpastorjoe@gmail.com Local churches are also available for grief counseling. Contact your local church or care organization for more. is filled with quality and, specifically, love, hope and compassion. Through the treatment and education process, he said he has grown closer and deeper in his relationships with God and his family. He recently celebrated 17 years of marriage to his wife, Terry, and has had to move in with his family in Arvada from his native New England. The move, he said, gives him time with his children and grandchildren he might not otherwise have had. On June 18, Gallick returned to his home in New England to try a trial medication that will hopefully help with pain and decrease the number of histiocytes affecting his body. Gallick’s deep faith and determination helps his family stay strong, too, he said. A faith, he added, that will support them after his death. “We’re all in this tornado called illness and I’m not getting out,” he said. “But, hopefully, they can get out and put the pieces back together.”
Sitting in his daughter’s home off Yarrow Street in north Arvada, Gerry Gallick tells the story of how he was diagnosed with a rare incurable blood disease, ErdheimChester disease. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Behind the scenes at Foothills Animal Shelter
Volunteers, X-ray equipment helps shelter serve the area
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com The equipment New X-ray equipment at Foothills Animal Shelter runs the gamut when it comes to helping animals at the shelter, veterinarian Dr. Emily Hays said. Hays has used the equipment for everything from a cat that swallowed a penny to a goose with a broken foot to fractures. “The biggest impact,” Hays said, “is that it’s easier on the patients.” Not only does the X-ray help with being able to treat emergency cases immediately, animals no longer have to go through the stress of being transported to local veterinary clinics for X-rays. The equipment cost $43,000, which was raised through donations. “Donors stepped up and realized the importance,” Hays said. “This allows us to provide the care that everyone would expect.” The X-ray equipment is used on about three to six animals a day, Hays said, or about more than 30 animals to date. “Staff has always worked to provide amazing care, but this allows us to go the extra mile,” she said. The equipment is “a big step as far as improving care for the shelter pets.” The volunteers One reason the Foothills Animal Shelter is successful is because of the volunteers, said Jessi Burns, the shelter’s marketing and communications manager. “We couldn’t do what we do without the volunteers,” she said. “Volunteers do what the staff can’t.” They walk dogs, socialize with cats, represent the shelter at various events, foster pets, transport animals and clean the facility. In fact, there are more than 70 different volunteer positions at the shel-
Tony Catanese, a volunteer at Foothills Animal Shelter, plays with a kitten at the shelter during one of his volunteer shifts. Catanese has been volunteering at the shelter for about a year, averaging about 10-20 hours a week. Catanese enjoys his time with the animals, and one of the only downfalls of volunteering at the shelter, he said, is always finding an animal he is tempted to take home. Photo by Christy Steadman ter. Between 450 to 500 people volunteer to fulfill the need. Tony Catanese, a resident of Lookout Mountain, has been doing so for about a year. On Tuesday afternoons, he writes pet bios on the cats. Every first Sunday of the month, you can see him on 7NEWS with an adoptable animal. And he volunteers at other off-site adoption events, as needed.
“I would do more if I could. When you’re around animals,” Catanese said, “you feel you’re not doing enough.” For 16 years, Catanese and his dog Dodger volunteered in the pet therapy program at Lutheran Medical Center. Dodger has since passed away, and because it was a special, unique experience for Catanese with Dodger, he decided to look into animal shelters for volunteering opportunities.
“Foothills impressed me the most,” he said. Catanese retired last June, and along with volunteering at other local organizations, he dedicates an average of 10 to 20 hours a week at Foothills Animal Shelter. “There’s a certain aura when you’re in an environment of animal lovers,” he said. The only downfall is always wanting to take one home.
Fun ways to help preschoolers with math children with math if they understand what they are saying. Learning to add Once they can count and understand one-to-one correspondence up to 10, play with addition. Start by adding one to a small number. Use their favorite cereal. If they have one piece and add one more, count how many they have now. Point out the answer is the next number. After some practice, add two using cereal, Legos, cars or something else concrete that they can see and touch. Play this as a game and insert this teaching time into playtime. Some preschool children can keep adding up to 20 or higher. Other children need to wait awhile. Every child is different. Learning should be fun and playful. Spread out the adding over many
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take away” since in math they will need to know both expressions for a while. Again, use concrete items they can see and touch while they talk through the process and explain to you what they are doing. Eating cereal pieces or berries is a good activity. They can take away little objects from a pile. Start with subtracting one. Then try two and more. They can count how many they have left. Practice while doing ordinary random things they love to do. Esther Macalady lives in Golden. Grandparents Teach Too is an organization that helps families prepare young children for success in school and a lifetime love of learning. More information and podcasts at www.grandparetsteachtoo.org and www.grandparentsteachtoo.blogspot. com
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days and practice until the concept is mastered. Take turns being the teacher. It’s helpful for your children to play the teacher. Using the math vocabulary and explaining to someone else will help them understand, practice and remember. Other family members will love to see what young children are learning and give them compliments.
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June 30, 2016
Play takes a glimpse into the heart of art ‘Bakersfield Mist’ shows collision of two worlds
IF YOU GO
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com As stage lights go up on “Bakersfield Mist,” we find Maude Gutman (Abby Apple Boes) pacing nervously in her trailer home as dogs begin to bark — and the first of many bits of blue language is hollered out the window. The cause of the barking knocks at the door and enters looking pale, frightened and annoyed. It’s famous art expert Lionel Percy (John Ashton), who has come at Maude’s request to view a painting she bought in a thrift store — which she is certain is by Jackson Pollock, the famous Abstract Expressionist artist whose distinctive drip paintings are worth millions. Percy spouts his credentials, including Princeton, the Metropolitan, the Whitney, his numerous books, including “Art for Dummies …” He is called for art consultations around the world and accepts a limited number of clients, he tells Maude in a stuffy manner. She says she is a carpenter and has lived at the Sagebrush Trailer Court for 33 years. “You are hardly the art collector I usu-
“Bakersfield Mist” plays through July 2 at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Tickets: avenuetheater. com, 303-321-5925.
ally encounter,” he admits. “How did you come upon this painting?” She brings out the painting, purchased for $3 at a thrift shop, and he looks hard and almost immediately says it is not a Pollock. “How do I know? It’s connoisseurship.” She has done some homework about his past and pushes him hard to change his mind … “Bakersfield Mist,” presented in a regional premiere at the Avenue Theater in Denver, is written by Stephen Sachs, an award-winning Los Angeles director, based on an actual incident. It had a London West End premiere and is playing in theaters across the U.S. Ashton and Boes, veteran actors, maintain a confrontational atmosphere with a number of funny one-liners throughout the 90 minutes. Who gets to decide on what is good art and are they actually qualified?
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THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/SHOWS
‘Waters of Babylon’ The Edge Theater Company presents “By the Waters of Babylon” by Robert Schenkkan and directed by Warren Sherrill. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays through July 3, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, July 3, at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Go to www.coloradotheatreguild.org ‘Dali Follies’ Theater Company of Lafayette presents “The Dali Follies,” a new play festival that premieres seven short plays by seven playwrights, all written with Salvador Dali as the inspiration. The festival is Friday, July 8, to Sunday, July 17, with shows playing at the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 800838-3006. `The Addams Family’ Evergreen Players presents “The Addams Family” from Friday, July 8, to Sunday, July 31 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Princess of darkness Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a normal young man from a respectable family. What could go wrong. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-6744934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org.
Twelve Dancing Princesses Dancing princesses, secret meetings at night, and heroic young serving boys bring fun and intrigue to the stage during this drama/dance camp production. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 1 at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. Interstate 70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Call 303-810-6686 for information and tickets. Jet Car Nationals, Family Festival Bandimere Speedway plans its annual Jet Car Nationals and Family Festival, which will include the largest fireworks display in Jefferson County. The fireworks show is set to patriotic and contemporary music to honor the U.S. independence and history. The event includes 290 mph Jet Dragster action, and local racers compete in a variety of classes, including 200 mph door cars and dragsters. Event is Saturday, July 2, at Bandimere, 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison. The family festival includes rides, games, contests and activities. Spectator gates open at 2 p.m. and the family festival opens at 3 p.m. Jet Cars and drag racing begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. Call 303-697-4870 or go to bandimere.com for information. ‘Addams Family’ Preview A preview of Evergreen Players’ “The Addams Family,” a spooky, fun musical suitable for all ages, is presented Wednesday, July 6, at the Center Stage, 27608 Firewood Drive, Evergreen. Proceeds from the preview will be used to support the services that provided by Mountain Resource Center to individuals and families in the community. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and seating starts at 7:15 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Light appetizers, beer and wine will be served during the reception and again at intermission. Donations appreciated. Tickets can be purchased from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Mountain Resource Center, or online at www.mrcco.org. Tickets are sold on a donation basis; recommended amount is $25-$50 per ticket. Fermented Fuss What is the fuss about fermented food? Learn about the good4urevolution during the What’s the Fermented Fuss? class from 5:30-6 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Class is sweepstakes eligible - all who attend will receive a $5 gift card, and one person will win a $100 gift card. Children’s Entertainment Arvada presents Katherine Dines (HunkTa-Bunk-Ta fun music) at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada. In case of rain, the events move to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583.
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Comedy Night @ West Woods Deacon Gray, winner of the inaugural Great American Comedy Festival, headlines Comedy Night @ West Woods at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 9. Gray, a 30-year veteran of comedy, always brings the laughs, and this show is no exception. Then, on Wednesday, July 13, Alvin Williams makes his debut at Comedy Night @ West Woods. Williams has been featured five times on ComedyTime TV and has appeared at the Boston Comedy Festival. Both shows are at West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker St., Arvada, and will be hosted by Bob Meddles. Tickets are available at SlapHappyEntertainment.com. Spend Your Summer on Stage Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School is taking online registrations for summer camps for students ages 4-18. Shows include Aladdin, Twelve Dancing Princesses (and Some Princes too!), Mysterious Missing Mystery, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Androcles and the Lion, The Prince Charming Dilemma, Shining Stars Camps for Differently-abled Students, and the family and friends production of Oliver! Register online at http:// www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 for more information.
CONCERTS/MUSIC
Summer Series The Edge Theater Company presents its Summer Series at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Tickets for individual shows available, or a Summer Series pass can be purchased. Contact 303-232-0363 or go to www.theedgetheater.com. Summer Series productions are “By the Waters of Babylon” through Sunday, July 3. The second show is “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers” from Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 31. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. The closing performance of “Babylon” is at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3. The closing performance of “I’ll Eat You Last” is at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Lakewood Summer Concert Series Lakewood’s 2016 Sounds Exciting summer concert series take place at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitehater, 801 S. Yarrow St. Concert schedule: July 6, Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband, postHeeHawFunkadelicHipHipNewgrass; July 13, Funkiphino, Colorado’s 12-piece funk sensation; July 20, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts, country rock with attitude; July 27, Rapidgrass Quintet, high-energy bluegrass and gypsy swing. Concertgoers will enjoy a new array of food trucks and the addition of The Beer Garden presented by Foothills Credit Union, featuring rotating, Lakewood-brewed beers as well as lawn games and a festive seating area. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. There is plenty of free parking available, and picnicking is allowed. Additional food and beverage options include wine for purchase, provided by the South Jeffco Rotary Club, and desserts in the museum’s White Way Grill. Season and individual show tickets available at Lakewood.org/Summer Concerts or call 303-987-7845. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, or the Lakewood Heritage Center Visitor Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Summer Concert Series Arvada presents its family friendly free summer concert series. Concerts are on Thursdays, beginning at 7 p.m. and take place at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada. In case of rain, the concerts move to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-425-9583. Lineup of concerts: Thursday, July 7, Dixie Leadfoot & the Chrome Struts (Rockabilly & Swing); Thursday, July 14, The Aristocats Band (R&B, Rock, Soul); Thursday, July 21, Lois Lane and the Super Cowboys (Country Western); and Thursday, July 28, The Rendition Band (Variety Dance Band).
ART/FILM
Community College Exhibits Red Rocks Community College will host two exhibits this summer. “Last in the Woods” by RRCC faculty member Alexis Clements and “When Trellises Break” by Terri Bell are open through Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Susan K. Arndt Gallery on the college’s Lakewood campus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Last in the Woods” focuses on illustrating personal narratives through semi-constructed photographic imagery staged in a wooded landscape. Much of this work involves the installation of objects and at times incorporates use of self-portraiture. “When Trellises Break” involves a photographic and mixed media series and narrative. The artist explores the vulnerability many of us experience during springtime. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www. lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
EVENTS
Coping With Loss How to heal after an unexpected tragedy will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Art of Loss: How Tragedy Can Transform Your Perspective,” features filmed interviews with two young artists who experienced the loss of a loved one. Both artists coped through their art. During the program, Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to consider times they have experienced loss and how they responded. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Republican Club Meeting Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Students, youth and women invited and welcome. Upcoming featured speakers: July 11, Rep, Tim Leonard, Tells the Tale of the Magic of being placed into the Colorado House of Representatives three weeks after the start and catching up; Aug. 1, Freddie Gaudet, Coloradans for Colorado, No on Amendment 69. Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. Stars and Stripes Luncheon Christian Women’s Connection presents its Stars and Stripes luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. For reservations, call 303-9852458. Group to Make Baby Items Warm Hearts Warm Babies, a group of volunteers who help make life easier for Colorado’s tiniest residents, meets from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Volunteers sew, knit, crochet and quilt for premature infants ad babies in need. Contact Glenda at 303-975-6394 or COLOKIDZ@aol.com, or Jean Jones at 303-239-6473. Items are donated to hospitals, crisis pregnancy centers, shelters, law enforcement agencies, foster care, WIC offices, and individuals across much of Colorado. All gifts are donated free and 100 percent of what we receive in donations goes to help the babies. Bring along your machine and join us for a day of giving as we make a variety of accessories for these infants in need including baby bibs, burp cloths and blankets. Bring a potluck dish, your machine, scissors, crochet hooks and knitting equipment. Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the fire station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and flowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com.
HEALTH
Strength for Average Man Why should you care about strength? Did you know that the more gracefully you can stand up, the greater your life expectancy? You may run or bike, but how strong are you? Can you do one push up? How about hold a plank for one minute? Learn simple measures for improving strength, one of the most important components of mobility. Simple Strength for the Average Person runs from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Let’s Eat Beets Do you heart beets as much as we do? Learn more about the infamously staining superfood at a class from 11:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 9, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-9865700. Class is sweepstakes eligible - all who attend will receive a $5 gift card, and one person will win a $100 gift card. Eggs: Beyond Breakfast Which came first the chicken or the egg? While the adage may never be answered, our selection of eggcellent free range and new, NG These Came First pasture-raised eggs are as delicious and nutritious as ever. Eggs, it’s what’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Class runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Class is sweepstakes eligible all who attend will receive a $5 gift card, and one person will win a $100 gift card. Nutritional Coaching Megan Grover, master of medical science and nutritional health coach at the Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, offers free one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions for the public. Call the store at 303-423-0990 for an appointment.
EDUCATION
Spanish Story Time Open your ears to a new world of words at Pat Martinez, former Spanish teacher, brings a new language to life at Spanish story time 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 1, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Through nature-themed books, songs, games and stories, children ages 3-10 years will leave with a few new words to add to your conversation. Knowing Spanish is not needed. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook. com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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CCU alum takes Castle Pines title Goddard wins match play tourney in Lone Tree By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com His opponent came close to pulling off a dramatic come-from-behind win, but Colorado Christian University grad Nathaniel Goddard held on to win a major tournament last weekend. He finished the 36-hole final of the Colorado Golf Association’s Match Play Championship at the Lone Tree Golf Club on June 24 in first place, to earn the 116th title match of the Colorado Golf Association’s oldest tournament.. Goddard now plays out of the Ptarmigan Golf Club in Fort Collins, on June 24 in Josh Seiple played his best golf at the end, but it still wasn’t good enough to overcome a slow start. Seiple, from Castle Pines Golf Club, overcame a 4-up disadvantage after the first 18-holes, to finish just one stroke off the leader. “In the morning I just didn’t have my stuff,” said the 20-year-old Seiple, a graduate of Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch. “Nathaniel had his, and I just kind of brought some more energy... I was close, played well in the afternoon, but it wasn’t good enough.” Seiple, who had double hip surgery last August and got a medical redshirt at the University of Mississippi for his sophomore season, never led during the finals after carding a 75 during the first 18 holes. He rallied to make it a close match during the afternoon round, which also included a two-hour rain delay. “After that little hour break between matches, I birdied the first two holes coming out,” he said. “I birdied the fifth after the rain delay so I just got off to a better start. The momentum seemed to change a
Josh Seipel, a 20-year-old Valor Christian graduate who plays out of Castle Pines Golf Club, rallied but was edged by Nathaniel Goddard of Ptarmigan Golf and County Club, 1-up, in the 36-hole finals of the Colorado Golf Association Match Play held June 24 at Lone Tree Golf Club. Seipel is coming off double hip surgery last August and got a redshirt medical hardship at the University of Mississippi and will be a sophomore on the golf team this fall. Photo by Jim Benton little bit in my favor.” Seiple evened the match on the 14th hole. Goddard, a 22-year-old graduate of Colorado Christian University who played on the Lakewood school’s back-to-back Christian University national championship teams, birdied No. 15, but Seiple once again tied the match with a nice up-anddown birdie on the 16th hole.
Goddard’s approach shot on No. 17, set up a 6-foot birdie putt, which pushed him into a 1-up lead and then both players parred the 18th. “He made an awesome putt on 15 and hit an awesome shot into 17 so props to him,” Seiple said. “I just couldn’t get over that hump. He kept the pressure on all day, he putted well and to do that is hard to beat. I took myself out of it in
the first match. “I didn’t make a bogey on the last nine holes. I played my last 11 holes at 3-under. I closed well. It was that morning match that took me out of it. This is about the fourth or fifth tournament back since the surgery. The past few tournaments I’ve started to get into contention. I wish I could have closed this one out but I’ve been there the last few tournaments.”
Young drivers get a feel for the fast lane Junior dragsters open to drivers from ages 5 to 17 By Tom Munds tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com The distinctive pop, pop, pop sounds made by single cylinder engines echoed off the walls during warm ups as drivers waited their turns on the starting line at the Junior Drag Racing event at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. “My dad got me into drag racing and now I have my daughters in junior dragsters,” said Mike St. Clair, of Thornton, as he and his daughter waited to race. “This is our fourth year in drag racing. My oldest daughter, Kylie, is 11, now in the higher division, and my youngest daughter, Audrey … is 7, and this is her first year of racing.”
Audrey St. Clair gets comfortable in the cockpit of her junior dragster as she waits to pull to the starting line during the June 24 Junior Drag Racing event at Bandimre Speedway. The Thornton resident was among about 150 young drivers who took part in the three-day event. Photo by Tom Munds Audrey wore all the equipment as she sat in the car, waiting her turn to pull to the
starting line. “Drag racing is fun. I like learning about it,” she said. “This
is my first year, and I think the hardest thing to learn is to time leaving the line when the light turns green. I think I am getting better at it.” She said she likes junior drag racing because it is something she can do with her family. “I like going fast,” she said. “I want to keep getting better and get fast enough to beat my older sister.” The St. Clair sisters were among about 150 junior drag racers at the June 24-26 event at Bandimere Speedway. The three days of junior drag racing is an annual Bandimere Speedway event. It began when the track hosted the Junior Drag Racing Western Nationals. The same weekend was held open for the weekend called the Junior Drag Shoot-Out Event. “This is a three-day event with a lot of special races and competitions,” said John Miller,
track media representative. “We have almost 150 entries this year from all over Colorado and from a number of other states.” Pit areas were lined with equipment trailers pulled by a variety of vehicles, ranging from pickup trucks to motor homes. The car driven in junior dragster races are about half the size of the dragsters driven by adults. There also is a huge difference in horsepower, as the junior dragsters for younger age groups are designed from Briggs and Stratton lawn mower-style engines. The older group can upgrade their engines to small motorcycle engines. A base car and engine for younger drivers costs about $5,000 new, but used cars are usually cheaper. The cost goes up as drivers get older, when the cost for car and engine can be Race continues on Page 19
Bid for marathon bowling record gets derailed Todd Wessels was aiming for a Guinness record to help raise money for his son By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com An apparently unthinking and selfish action sabotaged Todd Wessels’ effort to break the Guinness world record for a 10-
pin bowling marathon. Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Englewood donated the use of the lane and other support to Wessels’ effort, aimed at breaking the existing record of bowling 134 hours and 57 minutes straight — more than five days — and bowling more than 643 games. Wessels, of Thornton, said he decided to do the bowling marathon as a way to bring attention to the needs of children like his son, who has a potentially life-threatening
form of epilepsy, and to raise money to provide his son with a seizure-alert dog. He said training a dog depends on how long it takes, and costs could range from about $5,000 to 10 times that amount. His bid to set the world record ended when he was less than 15 hours from his goals. “I was away from the lane on a break when someone who knew what I was trying to do bowled on my lane,” Wessels, 46,
said. “I was heartbroken. I haven’t cried since my mother died, but I cried when I found out what happened.” Wessels bowled a while longer after he knew his effort to break the record would not count — he was required to bowl at least five games an hour. Before the unauthorized bowler ended his effort the night of June 24, Wessels had bowled Bowler continues on Page 19
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more than $8,000. Driver safety equipment is required and the equipment to satisfy the rules can cost $500 or more. Each driver must be a member of the National Hot Rod Association; the fee for a year’s membership is $34. Additional costs include the equipment trailer, spare parts, fuel and race entry fees. Travel expenses would have to be added in to the total cost of competition if the team goes from track to track. Miller said protecting the drivers is a must, so the rules require drivers to wear full sets of protective equipment including safety racing suits and helmets, plus they must have the regular five-point
safety harness to belt them into the cockpit. Races are open to 5- to 17-year-olds divided into five age groups. Rules for each age group limit the size and speed of the vehicles. For example, 5-year-old drivers are limited to a single pass down the track and can’t go from a standing start to the finish line 1/8 of a mile away faster than 20 seconds while 13- to 17-year-old drivers can go a lot faster and can be traveling about 80 miles an hour when they cross the finish line. The races at Bandimere are a local competition. However, there are parent-children racing teams that travel to other tracks to compete for points with the goal of being named a representative to one of two Junior Dragster finals — the Western Nationals in Tulsa and the Easter Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
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703 games, exceeding the world record. But it doesn’t count because the marathon record is for hours and games at the same time. He said the score didn’t matter and he threw a lot of gutter balls. His game scores ranged from a 206 to a 1. “I hate the fact this happened, but it definitely was a learning experience,” he said. “I think I will try to break the record again later this year. I will tape off the area so someone can’t `accidentally’ bowl on my lane. I will hire someone as security. And I will put up some banners to let everyone know what I am doing and why I am doing it.” His fundraising effort was online through GoFundMe.com. His specific project was called “A
penny a frame.” The idea was to bowl about 7,500 frames, and he was asking for donations of $75 per person to go toward getting his son, Cameron, a dog. When the record-breaking effort came to an end, Wessels began contacting those who had donated to the project, giving the opportunity to withdraw their support. He said most people said to keep the donations. The total collected was about $1,400. He said he will still accept donations to help get his son the seizure-alert dog. For information on how to make a donation, call 720-670-7881 or go to the GoFundMe page. Wessels brought his plan to break the world record to Moe’s, where he said the management opened the doors and the lane to him. “It is awesome what he is doing and to have him do it on our bowling lanes,” said Moe’s general manager, Josh Alston, the afternoon of June 23. “The entire
staff has embraced him and he has become part of the Moe’s family. He is doing this for a good cause. He is a very strong-willed individual battling through the struggles he has faced. We are doing all we can to help him get to the finish line.” Wessels praised all that Moe’s has done for his project. “Everyone here has really stepped up to help me anyway they can,” he said. “They let me stay here around the clock. They lock up the place at midnight and leave me here with one other person so I can continue to bowl. They donate the use of the lanes and even donate the meals they provide for me and my family. I really appreciate what they are doing.” The Guinness Book of World Records requires that at least two video cameras record an attempt at a record. Wessell said he looked at the video and saw the people who stepped over and bowled on his lane.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 12, 2016 to Silva Construction, Inc. for work related to Project No. 14-ST-15 – W. 57th Avenue Bike/Ped Project and performed under that contract dated October 5, 2015 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Silva Construction, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 14, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen R. Rush, City Clerk
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Arvada Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., July 12, 2016 to Silva Construction, Inc. for work related to Project No. 14-ST-15 – W. 57th Avenue Bike/Ped Project and performed under that contract dated October 5, 2015 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said Silva Construction, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this June 14, 2016 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Kristen R. Rush, City Clerk
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Legal Notice No.: 45159 First Publication: June 23, 2016 Last Publication: June 30, 2016 Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript and the Arvada Press
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 16-DR-21 entitled Arvada City Hall West Parking Lot Drainage Improvements will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on July 1, 2016 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – www.construction.com ISqFt Plan Room – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Denver, Colorado 80223 Reed Construction Data - www.reedpsp.com
Denver, Colorado 80223 Arvada Project No. 16-DR-21 entitled AQUARIUS 20 to February Reed(January Construction Data 18) Love and Arvada City Hall West Parking Lot Drain- www.reedpsp.com age Improvements will be received at the romance dominate the week. Married Aquarians Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am enjoy domestic harmony, while singles could soon at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on July 1, 2016 and then publicly opened be welcoming overtures from loving Leos. No cost bid documents may be oband read aloud. tained at www.rockymountainbidsysThe BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of PISCES (February toafter MarchJune 20) An health tem.com on19or 20,old 2016. Bid Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum documents also be obtained at the problem recurs, butmay it is soon dealt with, leaving when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid office City Engineer upon payment you eager to of getthe back into the swing of things. A Schedule forms, and the Project Drawof $30.00 per set, which is non-refundfavorable travel period starts this week. ings (11”x17”) may be examined at the folable. lowing locations: ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE THIS WEEK: an ARE: independent City of Arvada Engineering Division BORN MAJOR ITEMSYou OF have WORK - 8101 Ralston Road, 370resists LF Furnish and Install 15”But RCP spirit that being told what to do. you’re Arvada, Colorado 80002 6 EA Furnish and Install Precast also wise enough to appreciate good advice. Dodge Plan Room Concrete Manholes – www.construction.com 6 EA Furnish and Install Type 13 Inlets (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. ISqFt Plan Room 150 SY Furnish and Install Concrete – 1030 West Ellsworth Ave., Unit G, Crosspan Miscellaneous items include connections Denver, Colorado 80223 to existing facilities, traffic control, asphalt Reed Construction Data and concrete removal, etc. - www.reedpsp.com Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System must be familiar with the current City of at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com Arvada Engineering Code of Standards No cost bid documents may be oband Specifications for the Design and tained at www.rockymountainbidsysConstruction of Public Improvements, tem.com on or after June 20, 2016. Bid dated January 12, 2016, which will be documents may also be obtained at the combined with the Bid Documents to form office of the City Engineer upon payment the Contract Documents for the Project. A of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundTo advertise your publiccopy notices 303-566-4100 of the call Standards may be obtained able. from the office of the City Engineer upon a ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE non-refundable payment of $50.00. HoldMAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: ers will be notified when supplemental re370 LF Furnish and Install 15” RCP visions and additions are available as they 6 EA Furnish and Install Precast are adopted. The Standards are also Concrete Manholes available at no cost on the City's web site 6 EA Furnish and Install Type 13 Inlets at www.arvada.org. Holders are respons150 SY Furnish and Install Concrete ible for keeping current their City of ArCrosspan Miscellaneous items include connections vada Engineering Code of Standards and to existing facilities, traffic control, asphalt Specifications. and concrete removal, etc. Project Engineer for the work is Patrick Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers Dougherty, P.E., Telephone 720-898must be familiar with the current City of 7642. Arvada Engineering Code of Standards CITY OF ARVADA and Specifications for the Design and /s Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer Construction of Public Improvements, dated January 12, 2016, which will be Legal Notice No.: 45161 combined with the Bid Documents to form First Publication: June 23, 2016 the Contract Documents for the Project. A Last Publication: June 30, 2016 copy of the Standards may be obtained Publisher: Golden Transcript Wheat Ridge Transcript from the office of the City Engineer upon a and the Arvada Press non-refundable payment of $50.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Patrick Dougherty, P.E., Telephone 720-8987642. CITY OF ARVADA /s Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., City Engineer
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Irish Festival features food, music and fun Clement Park is the site for the annual event
at 6 p.m.; the Screaming Orphans from 6:30-7:45 and the High Kings from 8:30-9:45. On the Clontarf Stage, Indigent Row plays 7-8:15 p.m. and Wild Mountain from 8:45-9:45. On July 9, gates open at 10 a.m. and remain open until 10 p.m., with Bedlam Boys Irish Dance from 11 a.m.-noon, Mice in a Mug from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then bands continuing through the day. Visitors can also enjoy food and drink, a cultural tent, Irish harpists, Gaelic football (men’s and women’s); Gaelic hurling for men and camogie (for women.) And they have an opportunity to meet some Irish wolfhounds. July 10 begins with a Mass from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m. (free admission), followed by musical acts and other activities, including athletics, until 6:45 p.m. The festival is handicapped-
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Gates are open at 5 p.m. July 8 at Clement Park and the Moxie Strings will strike the first note on the Clontarf Stage at 5:15. It’s the 2016 Irish Festival and thousands of Irish and wannabe Irish folks will enjoy a weekend of all things from that Emerald Isle: music, dance, food, drink, storytelling, special athletic events … and big, long-legged, sweet-tempered Irish wolfhounds. Volunteers are sought for miscellaneous jobs — see the website for contacts. At 5:30 on July 8, the Wick School of Dance Irish dancers
Irish dancers come in all sizes to perform and compete at the Colorado Irish Festival on July 8-10 at Clement Park. Courtesy photo will begin their intricate highstepping on the Main Stage, followed by a Welcome ceremony
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IF YOU GO The 22nd annual Irish Festival runs July 8-10 at Clement Park, Bowles and Wadsworth, west of Littleton in Jefferson County. Tickets: (12 and under free each day; a Paddy ‘O VIP is available each day at higher price) July 8 $10; July 9 $13/$11; July 10 $13/$11. No dogs, except service dogs. (List of local kennels provided.) No outside food or beverages, marijuana, coolers, pets, roller skates, skateboards, bicycles. accessible on sidewalks and grass. No skateboards or bicycles admitted. Strollers and small lawn chairs welcome. The 2016 headliners are: • The High Kings, Ireland’s Folk Band of the Year — multi-instru-
mentalists who each grew up in an Irish music family. • The Elders are a six-piece band rooted in Americana and Celtic folk rock. • The Mahones are a 26-yearold band, formed on St. Patrick’s Day, 1990, recognized for their own brand of Irish punk and 10 successful albums. Featured in the Academy Award-winning film, “The Fighter.” • The Moxie Strings, which will perform each day, combine a fiddler, cellist and drummer/percussionist in a combination of Celtic and Americana music. • The Screaming Orphans are four sisters raised in County Donegal, where they played and sang traditional music and were able to form a contemporary band. Eleven other bands will share the stages with these headliners.
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