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Belmar’s new senior facility taking shape Memory care and individual units to be available By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com From the massive dirt mounds to the concrete foundation to the skeletons of structure, the Village at Belmar senior living facility is rising out of the the once vacant nine-acre site across from Belmar and Lakewood City Commons. And it’s drawing attention. “Because it’s a you-can’t-miss-it construction project near one of the metro area’s busiest intersections, we get calls and emails about the project on an almost daily

basis,” Nanette Neelan, Lakewood’s economic development director and deputy city manager, wrote in an email interview. “Of course, the three-story building on Alameda attracts a lot of peoples’ attention.” Village at Belmar is a premium senior living, 156 residential-unit project with 60 independent living and 96 memory care and assisted living units. The independent living flats will be in units separate from the memory care to increase the feeling of individuality for residents. According to information provided by Stacie Oulton, Lakewood’s public information officer, Lakewood is one of the oldest cities in the region covered by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. The senior population is expected

to increase by 78 percent by 2025, according to the Community Assessment Survey of Older Adults in 2015 performed for DRCOG.So, by 2025, seniors will make up 31 percent of Lakewood’s population. “Having a range of housing options for older adults is extremely important because this segment of our population is going to grow significantly in the coming years,” said Dawn Sluder, Lakewood’s older adult and transportation supervisor. “Many older adults won’t be able to maintain their single-family homes, and they will need places that are close to stores, doctors, transportation and other services they need. That kind of housing will help older adults live independently.” Belmar continues on Page 8

The Village at Belmar, a premiere senior living project across from Belmar and Lakewood City Commons. The project is helmed by Ascent Living Communities, and will feature 60 independent living and 96 memory care units. Photo by Clarke Reader

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Jefferson County Public Schools plumber Joe Centeno changes some of the water lines leading to a sink in Peck Elementary on July 15. The Arvada-area school was found to have 10 water fixtures that tested high for lead. The school is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Centeno said some of the fixtures he had changed out looked to be at least a couple decades old. “The way they had it piped back in the day was proper,” but times change, Centeno said. Photo by Glenn Wallace

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Lead abatement begins Lakewood’s Hutchinson cleared, but Welchester Elementary tests high By Glenn Wallace gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com A recent sunrise saw Joe Centeno, a maintenance plumber with Jefferson County schools,

already busy at work at Arvada’s Peck Elementary, changing out water cutoffs, connector lines and fixtures in hopes of improving the water quality. The district’s effort to test water outlets at all 158 schools for high lead levels found 10 elevated level sites at the 50-year-old school — a sink in the teachers’ lounge, three sinks in the kitchen and six classroom sinks, some of which had

bubbler drinking attachments. “This is the guinea pig,” Centeno said. “We’ll see if this works.” His best guess as a plumber was that the repairs should fix the problem, based on the scattered lead readings, as opposed to schoolwide contamination that would have required more extensive and expensive replumbing. Belmar continues on Page 5

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FACES AMONG US Lakewood’s Logan Watson came away with the win in the fourth- and ﬁfth-grade category in the USA Gold Pencils poetry contest. Watson won for her poem called “America, the Land of the Free.” Contestents had to write a poem answering the question, “What makes the USA special to you?” Watson received prizes and merchandise totaling more than $3,300. Courtesy photo

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LOGAN WATSON Winner of USA Gold Pencils poetry contest About me I am 12 years old and grew up in Lakewood. In my free time I enjoy basketball, whether it is playing as a point guard or watching the NBA. I play for the Lakewood High School feeder team where later I hope to attend for high school. When I’m not on the basketball court trying to improve, I’m either outside playing with my neighbors or with my gigantic family. I have six siblings who keep me on my toes and always give me something to do. I love my family, and they support me in everything I do. My poetry From memorizing the ABCs over and over to writing essays, I have always had a passion for writing. It wasn’t until this year that I started to develop a love for poetry. My teacher, Mrs. Wacinski, helped me with strategies to improve that made my writing more detailed. Whenever I had free

The contest While writing for the contest, I noticed most of my peers were focusing on the attributes of how great America is. I knew if I were to have a shot at winning the contest, I would have to be unique. As a result, I expressed how America has improved. At home I have two moms who I love very much. Focusing on the growth of America allowed me to express how grateful I am to live here, where my two moms can be with each other. Being able to express my appreciation for the freedoms we have in the U.S. made winning that much more special. My future goals After developing a passion for poetry, I will definitely continue to write. Since I’m going to middle school this upcoming year, I hope to better my skills even more. Winning will just motivate me to practice and improve my poetry. With the winnings of the USA Pencils Contest I will use to save for college. I hope to attend Colorado State University, and these winnings will help me get there. I’m extremely excited that I won, and I can’t wait to keep working! If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., contact Clarke Reader at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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The Jefferson County bomb squad was called to the Federal Center on July 18 after a woman brought a backpack she claimed was a bomb to the center’s main entrance. The bomb squad detonated the backpack around 1 p.m., even though it contained only papers, cellphone paraphernalia and wires, according to U.S. General Services Administration spokesperson Sally Mayberry. The woman was arrested and turned over to U.S. Marshals office in Denver, according to Steve Davis, public informa-

tion officer with the Lakewood Police. “Lakewood police were on hand in assistance role to Federal agencies,” he said. “We helped shut down traffic, but that was about it.” The backpack was dropped off at Gate No. 1 of the 623-acre campus, home to 28 agencies in 44 buildings. Mayberry said just a few buildings were evacuated to be safe, and the campus was closed for the rest of the day. Kipling Street between 6th and Alameda avenues were closed for several hours around midday while the situation was addressed. The woman parked her car in the Lowes at Westland Town Center, 10555 W. Colfax Ave., and walked to the Federal Center. Mayberry said nothing suspicious was found in the car.

Public shooting range proposal dropped County to continue search for new location Staff report After receiving input from hundreds of community members concerned about noise impacts, Arvada and Jefferson County announced they would cease plans to develope an outdoor public shooting range in Arvada. The proposed location was on the Blunn/Pioneer property, located just east of State Highway 93 and south of 82nd Avenue. The land is owned by the City of Arvada. The outdoor shooting range would have been roughly six acres, located on the far northwest corner of the 1,600-acre property, which is mostly undeveloped. The decision not to move forward with the outdoor public shooting range came after the public voiced opinions at public meetings, completed online surveys and sent emails to Arvada city council members, Jefferson County Commissioners and city and county staff. About 300 people participated in a

live poll during a community meeting on June 28. Results of the poll showed that 59 percent of the attendees strongly opposed the shooting range and 27 percent strongly supported it. Nearly 50 people participated in the public comment portion of the meeting. The majority of speakers mentioned they are not opposed to an outdoor shooting range in the county, but said Blunn/ Pioneer property is not an appropriate location. Arvada resident Susan Bennett said the tranquility of the area would be disturbed and that there would be safety concerns that come along with the shooting range. “There are people and schools way too close.” Other residents pointed out that property values may decrease and some urged the county to consider an indoor shooting range. According to the county’s research, an outdoor public shooting range is desired in Jeffco. county plans to work with stakeholders to identify an alternative site in the future. For more information, visit http://jeffco.us/bcc/board-programs/ shooting-range/.

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NEWS IN A HURRY Fire restrictions in place at Lakewood’s regional parks Lakewood has issued fire restrictions starting today for Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park, Thunder Valley Motocross Park and William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain. The restrictions limit visitors to having only certain kinds of fires while visiting these outdoor facilities, and they limit where visitors can smoke. For more details, visit Lakewood.org/FireRestrictions. Fire restrictions for Bear Creek Lake Park, Thunder Valley and William Hayden Park: -Only fires that are contained in a designated barbecue grill or fire ring and are smaller than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height are allowed. -No smoking in a developed recreation site or while outside unless in an enclosed vehicle or building or standing in an area 6 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all combustible material.

Smoking materials must be discarded in approved containers. Permitted smoking in outdoor areas of businesses is allowed. -No use of model rockets. -Liquid or gas fueled appliances including liquid gas grills, camp stoves and lanterns are allowed. Activities that are always prohibited: -No bonfires or any recreational fire that is larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. -Burning in a careless manner, leaving a fire unattended or failing to extinguish any fire. -Burning trash and debris. -Using any fireworks including sparklers, Roman candles, sky lanterns or any other device containing an explosive substance. -Open burning without a permit and failing to take adequate measures to prevent uncontrolled fires. Second public meeting set for city’s Paved Trail Assessment The City of Lakewood is completing an assessment

of the condition of five major trail corridors and identifying possible future connections and strategies to enhance Lakewood’s paved trail system. The five existing corridors include Bear Creek Trail, Kipling Parkway Trail, C-470 Trail, Alameda Avenue/Parkway Trail and West Line (13th Avenue) Trail. The city is hosting a meeting 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 27 at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center, 1295 S. Reed St., to learn about the project and provide input on possible future connections. Building on extensive community input already gathered through surveys, an online mapping tool and a public meeting, this meeting will cover the feedback gathered thus far; preview the first phase of the project, which includes an assessment of the five major trails in the system; and focus on gathering input on possible future trail connections, which could include Weir Gulch from Pierce Street to Sheridan Boulevard, Green Mountain Recre-

ation Center to Alameda Parkway, Coyote Gulch from West Yale Avenue to Morrison Road and Kipling Street from Colfax Avenue to Crown Hill Park. This project is funded in part by Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Trails Program. To learn more about the project, call 303-9877800 or visit Lakewood. org/Projects. Ice cream and playground talk with city’s landscape architect Lakewood staff is planning new playgrounds for Sutherland Shire and Westborough parks, and is looking for public input on the projects. Members of the public are invited to have ice cream and talk with landscape architect Nestor Fedak from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 at Sutherland Shire Park, 10920 W. Kentucky Ave., and Thursday, July 28 at Westborough Park, 9600 W. Dartmouth Pacel. At each location, staff will have ideas for the public’s consideration for that particular park. During the 2016 budget

process, City Council approved $1 million for five playground renovations. Founders, Sutherland Shire and Westborough parks should all receive upgraded playgrounds this fall. Surveys were completed by neighbors of all parks to help City staff in the early planning pro-

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home. By comparison, the Golden portion of the mill levy throughout the City of Golden is 12.34 mills, for a total levy of 84.65 mills. In other words, homeowners in Candelas are paying about double the property taxes that they would pay for an equivalent value home in Golden! Candelas is in the City of Arvada, but most older sections within the City of Arvada have a total levy of just over 96 mills. A good example of the variation in property taxes is the area around West 58th Avenue and Highway 93. Within about one square mile you have six subdivisions of different ages. See how their mill levies vary: Apple Meadows (1970’s) 92.112 North Table Mtn Village (1990’s) 92.112 Table Rock (2000’s) 137.612 Parkview Villas (2000’s) 92.112 Wildhorse Ranch (2010’s) 92.112 Tablerock Ridge (2010’s) 154.612 As you can see, not all developers are creating tax districts for their new subdivisions. But here are some popular newer subdivisions — all built in this decade — and their total mill levies: Solterra 147.89 Candelas 166.277 Leyden Rock 143.896 Spring Mesa 127.277 To show how these mill levies translate into actual property tax bills, let’s compare how a home valued by the assessor at $500,000 would fare in each of these tax districts. First we multiply the full valuation of $500,000 by 7.96% to get the “assessed valuation” for taxing purposes. For a home with a full valuation of $500,000, that computes to an assessed valuation of $39,800. Multiply 39.8 by the mill levy to get the annual property tax: City of Golden $3,369.07 Arvada (most parts) $3,666.06

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2308 Fossil Trace Drive backs to the Fossil Trace Golf Course in Golden. Originally listed at $1,250,000, it has just been reduced to $1,190,000. That’s only $243 per square foot for a 5-bed/5-bath luxury home with high-end finishes that is close to everything that makes Golden golden! Take a video tour (including drone footage) at www.FossilTrace Home. info. Listed by David Dlugasch, 303-908-4835.

Table Rock $5,476.96 Tablerock Ridge $6,153.56 Solterra $5,886.02 Candelas $6,617.82 Leyden Rock $5,727.06 Spring Mesa $5,065.62 How, you may wonder, is an incorporated city like Golden able to live on a smaller tax levy? Consider all the services that are provided by a single government entity like Golden — police, fire, parks & recreation, water & sewer, street maintenance and more. Yet the city’s portion of their mill levy is only 12.34 mills. By comparison, unincorporated areas have separate mill levies for each of those services. The West Metro Fire District alone has a levy of 13.55 mills, just for providing fire protection. Bigger may not be better, but it can be more cost effective. Denver’s total mill levy is even

lower than Golden’s total levy — 78.127 vs. 84.65. And Denver provides free trash and recycling services, which cost Jeffco residents an average (my estimate) of about $200 per year. The mill levies in metro tax districts pay for the 30-year infrastructure bonds. Over 30 years, Candelas’ 70 mills will cost each owner of a $500,000 home nearly $83,580. But that’s without accounting for increased home valuations over 30 years, so figure well over $100,000. A significant portion of that money goes to administration of the tax district. . For example, public filings reveal that Leyden Rock Metropolitan District #5 has a levy of 46.25 mills, but only 40 mills goes toward debt repayment. The other 6.25 mills goes toward administrative costs. What costs? I think there’s a scandal there, because how much should it cost a tax district to make its bond payments?

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Making a meal of the market Lunchtime is a busy time at the Federal Center, with employees and community members arriving to select from one of the food trucks options. Photo by Clarke Reader

Federal Center’s farmers’ market beats the summer heat By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com If you wonder what summer sounds like, visiting the Denver Federal Center on Thursdays would be a good place to start. That’s when the farmers’ market sets up, bringing together the best parts of the season — sunshine, food, ice cream, music and families. “My favorite part about it is being outside,” market manager Lauren Trenc said. “You get to see people that you don’t during the workday, and have lunch with people you normally wouldn’t.” The market runs from 11 a.m. to 1

p.m. through Sept. 8 at the Federal Center, off of Kipling Street. The Main Street entrance to the Federal Center ground winds right through the center’s Bicentennial Park, where the market is held. On a quintessential summer day in July, one thing is readily apparent: The market’s reputation has expanded beyond the fences of the Federal Center. Residents from the greater Lakewood area, Denver and beyond descend to pick up such essentials as bread from

Great Harvest Bread Co. and vegetables from Miller Farms. In addition to these staples, attendees can peruse the offerings from local businesses like Rivers of Water Skincare and Hannah’s Essentials cosmetics. The plentiful grass in the park is full of children dodging through adults as they chase each other, workers enjoying some lunch in the shade, and even a yoga class. The market’s biggest lines lead to the half-dozen food trucks, each playing

music as different as their culinary specialties. To switch things up for visitors, Trenc said there are two groups of food trucks — one on site every week, the another rotating every other week. “We wanted to give people options, so they’re not just trying the same thing every week,” she said. Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery, Rolling Dough and Churn & Burn all had long lines during the lunch hour, and many visitors were getting their exercise walking back and forth among these and other options. “Oh, did you see what they have?” shouted one employee, pointing to Bepvietusa’s Vietnamese food truck. “I haven’t seen them before!” And although lines for the trucks ebbed and flowed, one truck’s crowd stayed steady, especially as the day neared peak temperature. The ice cream truck.

JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY VegFest Colorado VegFest Colorado takes place at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 23 and 24 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden. Admission per day is $10 at the door and people ages 16 years and under are free. The event will feature food and merchandise vendors, cooking demos, speakers and presentations, live music and kids’ activities. All vending will support a vegan lifestyle, but the event is geared toward the

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Mighty Joe’s Kitchen brings dream to life Thornton couple’s restaurant creates and fuels community By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Family, food and freedom. Those are the three pillars of Ben and Cynthia Sarmiento’s American dream, a dream they’re bringing to life at their Wheat Ridge restaurant, Mighty Joe’s Kitchen. “We cashed everything in to do this,” Cynthia said. “We wanted to create a little bit of community here, which can feed into the greater community.” The Thornton couple opened Mighty Joe’s, 10160 W. 50th Ave., No. 5, about 14 months ago after more than a year of success operating a food truck. “People kept asking us if we had a central location they could come to, so we started looking,” Ben said. “We started looking for a place, and must’ve looked at 20 some places before settling here in Wheat Ridge. We like it here because the city is still growing.” The food served at Mighty Joe’s is a blend of the couple’s heritage — Italian on Cynthia’s side and Latin on Ben’s. The sauces for the sandwiches and pastas come from Cynthia’s grandfather, as does her dedication to hand-making everything from the meatballs to the baked goods. Ben learned classic Latin dishes from his family, as well as the importance of flavor — he likes to experiment with sauces and spices. And the couple believes in collaboration with the community. “We like to work with other small and local businesses on our food and ingredients,” Ben said. “It’s important that all of us small businesses help each other.” Starting a business is no easy task, and Ben endured a lot in his life to get to where he is now. He grew up in Five Points, one of Denver’s oldest and most diverse neighborhoods, where he and his family struggled to make ends meet. Ben found himself ensnared in the world of alcohol, drugs and gangs, eventually winding up in prison. Ben met Cynthia in 1998 when he was going through some counseling while out on parole. But at the time he wasn’t able to shake his past, and found himself in prison again after falling back into gangs and alcohol.

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Since a Jeffco schools building in Arvada used as a Head Start preschool reported high lead readings in April, the school district has set out to test all schools over the summer. It began with the oldest facilities, built long before the EPA raised the standards in 1986 on how much of the heavy metal could safely be in the water supply. So far, results on the first 32 school buildings have found elevated levels of lead at 23 of them. The newest schools to test high

Mighty Joe’s Kitchen blends the Italian and Latin heritages of owners Ben and Cynthia Sarmiento, and their commitment to homemade dishes. Photos by Clarke Reader “We were in communication the whole time he was back in prison, trying to keep him from going back to old ways,” Cynthia said. “I sent him workbooks and we talked about plans for his release.” Ben realized he had to take responsibility for bettering his life, and turned his back on the behaviors that caused him trouble. He has been sober for 16 years. For Ben and Cynthia, it’s important to give back. So they make about 300 lunches for the homeless every New Year’s Day, work with ex-convicts and people struggling with substance abuse and offer internships through Jefferson County’s American Job Center. “Since opening Mighty Joe’s, we’ve done a lot of charity work with community organizations,” Cynthia said. “When people support our restaurant, they help us to support the community in return.” Mighty Joe’s continues on Page 9

include Foothills Elementary in Lakewood and Welchester Elementary in the Golden/Lakewood area. At Foothills, two classroom sink drinking fountain bubblers tested high, along with a sink in the art room and cafeteria. At Welchester, eight classroom sinks and one sink in the library tested high. Two of those sinks tested over 100 parts per billion. The EPA guidelines call for water to test below 15 parts per billion and warns that there is no known safe level of lead in drinking water. Local schools that have tested within safety levels for lead include Hutchinson Elementary in Lakewood and Kendalvue Elementary in Morrison. (For a list of

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outside contract work, some faucets and schools could still be marked unusable when students return to classes in the fall. With the exception of one other school, where a wall might need to be torn into to fix a line of drinking fountains, Wilson was hopeful that the kind of work done at Peck would solve most issues, without greater expense. Still, initial testing alone will cost $75,000. Wilson said the repair cost would be absorbed by the district’s facilities budget, at the expense of other items like new carpet, paint and furniture. “Public safety has to come first,” she said.

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Former senator’s life, passion remembered Thousands gather for funeral to remember Bill Armstrong By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com William L. Armstrong is remembered as a man of success — in business, politics, family and faith. The theme of his funeral service was a phrase he often recited: “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” “There’s no more fitting theme to Bill’s life,” said Cherri Parks, vice president of academic affairs of Colorado Christian University, “no more fitting theme to this service.” Parks delivered the eulogy at Armstrong’s funeral service on July 15 at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch. Thousands of guests, including political leaders, businesspeople and Christian families, gathered in the church’s auditorium to honor the life of the former U.S. senator, who died July 5 at the age of 79 following a five-year battle with cancer. The church’s auditorium radiated rich hues of blue with two photos of the political leader sitting center stage. A remembrance video kicked off the service with a recollection of memories, political milestones and personal tributes. The day of the service marked the 54th wedding anniversary of Armstrong and his wife, Ellen. He’s survived by her, their two children and eight grandchildren. Armstrong’s death marked “a five-year fight with cancer but

more importantly, a life well lived,” Parks said at the service. Armstrong served in the state House (1963-64) and state Senate (1965-72), before serving in the U.S. House (1973-79) and Senate (1979-1991). During his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Armstrong was a member of the finance, budget and banking committees and spent six years as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. He was also a man of many business endeavors: • Armstrong landed his first real job as a radio disc jockey at 11 years old. He then pursued an interest in broadcast and served as the president of Denver radio stations KEZW and KOSI-FM. • He worked in several different businesses with his son Wil, including Cherry Creek Mortgage Company. • He was the founder and chairman of Blueberry Systems, a financial software solution company, and the director of several public companies, including Oppenheimer Funds and International Family Entertainment Inc. • Armstrong served as president of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood since 2006 — although he never graduated from college. “It was the last thing on Bill’s mind when he was approached to become the president of Colorado Christian University,” Parks said, fighting back tears. “He called his work at the university ‘the most significant, energizing and rewarding work I’ve ever undertaken.’” In February, Armstrong announced he would be retiring as president of Colorado Chris-

Bill Armstrong’s granddaughters, Kathryn Armstrong, left, and Elisabeth Armstrong, read Scriptures at his funeral held at Cherry Hills Community Church on July 15. Photos by Alex DeWind tian later this year. Armstrong’s daughter, Anne Armstrong Nordby, remembered her father as a humorous man devoted to his faith and family. He enjoyed ice cream for dinner, she said. He considered his dog the world’s most wonderful canine. He made his family laugh every single day. And he took care of them every single day. “He had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the room and he was really glad to be with you,” she said. “And guess what — he was.”

Hundreds of guests fill Cherry Hills Community Church on July 15 to honor former senator and Colorado Christian University president Bill Armstrong, who died at 79 on July 5. He leaves “thousands of people who respect and admire him,” said Cherri Parks, vice president of academic affairs of Colorado Christian University.

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A look at the ﬁnished Village at Belmar. The 156 residential-unit project will have 60 independent living and 96 memory care and assisted living units. Construction is expected to be ﬁnished around February 2017. Courtesy image The team behind the new Village of Belmar senior living community. From left: Susie Reimer, founder and executive vice president of Ascent Living; Bonnie Bachman, executive director of the Village at Belmar; Phillip Shapiro, one of Ascent Living’s founders and principals; Hope Thomas, community relations coordinator with the Village at Belmar; Susan Walker, the Village at Belmar’s membership and marketing director; and Thomas Finley, a founder and principal of Ascent Living. Photo by Clarke Reader

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The developer of the Village at Belmar is Ascent Living Communities, based in Colorado. “We were returning from a project in Steamboat Springs, drove by that site and saw that it was for sale,” said Thomas Finley, a founder and principal of Ascent Living. “We couldn’t ask for a better location, and love the Belmar area and Lakewood market.” In particular, Ascent Living was looking for a large site near a lot of activity and development, which make Belmar and City Commons the perfect fit. “Ultimately, it’s about quality of life for our residents,” said Phillip Shapiro, one of Ascent Living’s founders and principals. “In addition to everything residents will have access to within walking distance, there are so many features we’re integrating into our facility designs.” One reason Ascent wanted to build near a high-activity area is because of the adult children of many seniors and retirees. By putting their facility in the kind of place younger people are more likely to visit, it becomes easier to involve younger people in their parents’ lives, Shapiro explained.

Ascent is implementing a new care philosophy at Village at Belmar called Meaningful Connections, which promotes the wellness of all residents through “deep connections” between associates and residents, and residents and each other. “We’re still developing exactly what the program will entail and can be for our residents,” said Susie Reimer, founder and executive vice president of Ascent Living. “We’re looking at everything that falls under wellness — from outdoor activity and recreation to culinary areas.” The facility wants to be a place at which students and local organizations can volunteer. Shapiro said the Village has a partnership with the University of Colorado at Denver that will allow students to intern at the facility and residents to participate in the school’s classes. The project is scheduled to be completed in February and is already hosting events for potential residents. “This is going to be like the Caesar’s Palace of retirement communities,” said Hope Thomas, community relations coordinator with the Village. “I always think about whether or not I would want to bring my own parents to a place, and I definitely would here.”

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• Recreational fires, including recreational campfires • Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area of at least 6 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all combustible material • Open burning, including bonfires that require a permit from the fire authority having jurisdiction • All fireworks • Shooting tracer rounds or explosive type targets • Operating a chain saw without a USDA-

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or SAE-approved spark-arresting device properly installed and in proper working order, and having a extinguishing source, water, pressurized water extinguisher, or a proper chemical pressurized extinguisher large enough to handle nearby hazards, and possessing at least one large-size pointed shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches. All must be readily available for quick use. • Welding and cutting torch appliances, as described above, shall only be operated within an area that is barren or cleared of all combustible material at least 30 feet in all

“Ben and Cynthia make it a point to learn their customers’ names, their stories,” she wrote in an email interview. “They have real conversations with everyone, and in this world, it means so much to be engaged in someone’s life.” The Sarmientos also have a strong military history in their families and wanted to honor their family and those who have served with a mural on their restaurant wall. Ben was able to get muralist Walter Macias, also

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In praise of earning that ‘Eureka!’ moment I once read a quote from Steven King where he said “I can’t wait to sit down at my typewriter each day, so I can find out what happens.” I love that—that’s what makes the creative process so interesting. I’ve been working for the last month on the finishing touches of my fifth novel (shameless plug), and I’ve been dealing a lot with that sort of process. The first part of writing a story is easy — you have your basic plot points from the beginning, and you have the outlines of your characters that you’re trying to create, and you have a setting that you have to explain. It’s challenging, of course, to find the right words, and it takes a lot of work, but, once you’ve sat down to write, it’s not all that hard. For me, the hard part comes just after I’ve more or less done all of that, and I have to move the story down the road. I know there are a lot of writers who outline the story from beginning to end; I’ve even seen charts and graphs that people apply to story and character so that, from the moment their fingers hit the keyboard, they know in what direction they’re headed. But I like to think my process is a bit more organic. And by “organic,” I mean “chaotic.” There’s a part of me that smugly says, “I’m not that formulaic,” but the reality is that I’m just not that organized. And, by the way, my approach is one that

makes writer’s block an almost certain event. When I get to a turning point in the story, and I haven’t worked it out ahead of time, I end up staring at the blank page until something hits me. Which is, occasionally, my wife, upside the head, reminding Michael Alcorn me I have something HITTING else to do. But, let me tell you, HOME that moment when the answer hits you, when the universe opens and gives you the next plot point — that is FUN! I get to find out what happens next! There is still the mechanics of getting it on paper, but the hard part is over at that point. And, by the way, yes, I had two such moments in the last two weeks, and I’m now just putting a bow on the story. I think every creative process has similar moments and processes. I’m lucky — I get still get to have moments like that when I write music, moments that feel like you just can’t put your finger on the solution and then, out of nowhere, BAM!, there’s the answer. Even this past spring, putting together an ambitious program (read: crazy) for my

students, I had long stretches of time where I wasn’t sure how it was going to work until suddenly I was. Even scientists, like software designers, have moments like that. Maybe the genius who came up with Pokemon, GO!, was staring at lines of code for days, trying to get to that finishing touch that would make it what he envisioned, when, a-HAH!, he or she yells out to no one in particular: “Use the camera!” That’s why I have the utmost respect for anybody who is engaging in creation, regardless of the field. You can make your way through just about any day by following the formulas, the routines, the patterns that others have established and, often, things work out great. But creating something new is hard, it’s frustrating, it’s maddening, and it often fails. Inspiration knows no timelines and doesn’t follow charts and graphs. But only in creation do we really change the world. So, be bold, if you have an idea, and be stubborn. Cling to it, and keep plugging at it until you bring it into the world. The end is always worth it, and the moments along the way are incredible in ways that you just can’t explain. 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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Currently and consistently inconsistent I need a routine. Not the work-play-eatsleep-repeat kind of routine, but something more precise, more – dare I say it? — structured. What I really need is a plan of when and in what order things happen. I’m not talking your basic to-do list, such as laundry, bills or oil changes. I mean a routine for, say, getting ready for work in the morning, or before going to bed at night. On a regular weekday morning, sometimes I make the coffee first. Other times I take my shower first. Or maybe I’ll look in my closet for about five minutes, deciding what to wear. Such inconsistency can throw off any semblance of timing, as well as lead to any of these steps being rushed or even missed. Let’s say I don’t get the coffee started right away, but get caught up choosing my wardrobe and doing my face and hair.

When I’m ready to fill up my travel mug for the trip to work, it’s too late get a pot going. Or if I change the order of fixing my hair and doing my makeup, I’m likely to walk away without mascara, or maybe earrings. One thing just does not Andrea Doray follow the proverbial other in my system – ALCHEMY or lack thereof. This kind of jumbled-up order also leads to misplaced and forgotten items. I’ve mentioned before how I drop my keys randomly when I come home, usually depending on what I’m carrying.

This means the next morning, I have to spend time searching – right as I’m rushing out the door – for yesterday’s mail, the travel mug I might have remembered to bring home from the office, and my purse, or else in locations completely unrelated to any of these. But if I had a routine … I would put my keys in the same place every time I come in the door. I would put my mail where I can tend to it later. I would rinse out my coffee mug (assuming I had remembered to make coffee that morning in time to take some to work). I would leave my purse and my briefcase handy in case I need to get into either of them that evening. Oh, and I would decide where I want to always put my garage door opener (which I never leave in the car) so I’m not chasing around for it after I have finally located my keys. I know I sound disjointed and absent-

minded here. But I really believe it’s a matter of finding the right order in my life, considering that after five years of working primarily from home, I now drive (or bike) to work every day. And that I’m in a relatively new home and haven’t yet settled on those “everything-in-its-place” places. I like change. I do. I thrive on change. And that’s good, because big change is a comin’ no matter whom we elect in November. A lot more could be disjointed and unorganized than my mascara or my earrings. But, as the saying goes, I just need to get my own house in order first, before I try to deal with anything — or anyone — else. Now, where did I put those coffee filters? Andrea Doray is a writer who needs harmony — at home and in the world. If you have any tips, contact her at a.doray@ andreadoray.com.

Seniors and pets a valuable combination A few months before my father’s death from cancer, our family gathered in the living room with my dad to talk about the future. By family, I mean my mother and my siblings and, of course, my father’s favorite cat, Sissy. It was a difficult conversation. Through it all, Sissy sat on his lap while he stroked her fur. Until his passing, she stayed at his side. Like most families, our family pet is more than a four-legged creature requiring daily walks, food and trips to the vet. Our pet is an integral part of the family, a “best friend,” who also happens to provide myriad health benefits — not only during endof-life situations, but during a health crisis and even day-to day-living. These benefits are especially true for senior adults. An article written by The Pets for Elderly Foundation cites a 1980 clinical research project at Brooklyn College in New York. The team had studied heart disease patients following their release from the hospital. Survivors’ living conditions, experiences and medical histories

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being.” Owning a pet can result in lower blood pressure and pulse rate, and can increase levels of the feel-good hormone serotonin. And the study showed pet owners had 21 percent fewer visits to the doctor, experienced less depression and were more

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good friends Tom and Claudia Basso, Rod and Carol Bowser, Bob and Karen Fisher and Kailani Growthe. He was preceded in death by parents John and Gladys Murray, uncles Wilbur and Russell Parks, uncle Bruce and aunt Thelma Murray, aunt Lorena Larson, cousin Kenneth Murray. Private graveside memorial service is planned for July 31.

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Arvada residents get to know each other during a block party. The city has a block party trailer that residents can use to help them get their parties off the ground. Photo courtesy of Arvada Party Trailer

Block parties foster community Get-togethers a good way to meet your neighbor

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Communities can offer various ways to help organize block parties.

fter being seriously injured in an automobile accident, Arvada resident Wayne Nelson received help from neighbors as he convalesced at home. “I had neighbors on both sides of me helping out,” he said. “And I met them at a block party.” Neighborhood block parties are a summer staple, reminiscent of a simpler time, but also a good way for people today to get to know those who live around them. “A block party can be as simple as an ice cream social to a full barbecue or potluck,” said Lakewood police Officer Chad Martinez, who has worked with neighborhoods for years to arrange block parties as part of National Night Out. “It’s as simple as good food and involvement with your neighbors.” The size and scope of a block party is completely up to the organizers — they can range from just a few neighbors meeting in a driveway to entire neighborhoods closing down streets for food, games and music. “We have block parties two or three times a year for the past three years or so, and it’s gotten bigger each year,” Nelson said. “We just need music, beer and lots of kids’ activities. I think the kids love it more than anything.” And because improving communication and partnership among neighbors is also good for cities, many are eager to promote block parties. “We have information and resources available for our residents who are interested in throwing a party,” said Takami Peemoeller, neighborhood outreach coordinator with the city of Thornton. “Thornton is a growing city, so block parties are a great way for people to get

Arvada - http://arvada.org/residents/ city-neighborhoods/block-party Golden - www.cityofgolden.net/ government/departments-divisions/ media-community-relations/specialevent-planning/ Lakewood - www.lakewood.org/ City_Clerk/Licenses_and_Permits/ Licenses_and_Permits_-_Issued_by_ City_Clerk_s_Office.aspx

Lakewood Police visit a block party during National Night Out. The annual event uses block parties as a way to foster better communication between police and residents. Photo courtesy of Lakewood Police Department

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to know their new neighbors.” As part of his Arvada leadership class in 2014, Greg Carr, the city’s neighborhood services manager, created a block party trailer to help streamline the process for organizers. “We found the hardest thing about planning a party is often organizing who can bring what, and we wanted to help with that,” Carr said. “We’ve been promoting it around the city and it has really taken off.” Inside the trailer are eight 6-foot-

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long folding tables, four folding picnic tables, 32 folding chairs, four ice chests, three water coolers and a variety of games, including street chalk and karaoke. Police also use block parties as a way to meet the people they protect in a relaxed atmosphere. National Night Out is an annual event on the first Tuesday of August that encourages networking with neighborhoods and police officers. Neighborhoods organize block parties and police officers come

by to meet residents, answer questions and have a good time. Lakewood boasts about 40 activities yearly, and officers visit as many as they can each year. “These block parties are a way for us to promote increased involvement of youth with their neighbors and our officers in a positive way,” Martinez said. “We encourage people to reach out to the local business community, because sometimes businesses want to sponsor events and help pay for things.” And for participants, knowing their neighbors makes a positive difference. “In the neighborhood I lived in before moving here, no one knew each other at all — they’d get home and just shut their garages,” Nelson said. “Here, people know each other, and they stay in their homes because of that. Just getting together and having a good time makes a big difference.”

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Protest music contains songs of immediacy At the beginning of the year, I encouraged readers to listen to more rap music as a way to understand the inequality and disenfranchisement facing so many in the African-American community. The tragedies in the past weeks have powerfully reaffirmed the importance of the genre and its artists. The recent fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and the ambush in Dallas that resulted in the deaths of five police officers drove many hip-hop artists to vent their fear, anger and frustration in songs released online. Listening to them opens a window into a culture under assault. But, more importantly, for those of us who’ve been lucky enough to not endure the same trials, the songs provide some muchneeded understanding and empathy. The one that garnered the most attention came from Jay Z, who released “Spiritual,” his first track as lead performer since 2013. In a note on his website, he wrote about beginning the song in 2014 with the police shooting of Michael Brown, but deciding to hold onto it because the issue would always be relevant. “I’m saddened and disappointed in THIS America — we should be further along,” he wrote. The song is a mournful self-examination and finds Jay Z the most open and honest he’s been in a long time. The tinkling keys that drive the track sound as if they were pulled from a funeral march. The hook’s lyrics are heartbreaking: “I am not poison, no I am not poison/Just a boy from the hood that/Got my hands

in the air.” Jay Z is not only describing victims of police brutality, but also himself and his peers. He makes the personal universal — it’s a quintessential example of the power of the music. ScHoolboy Q’s Clarke Reader sophomore album “Blank Face LP,” LINER one of hip-hop’s NOTES most eagerly awaited releases of the year, was scheduled to come out on July 8 — just days after the Sterling and Castile shootings and the day after the Dallas ambush. Because hip-hop has embraced the internet so fully, ScHoolboy was able to remix the lead single “THat Part,” featuring verses that address the situation, to coincide with the album’s release. ScHoolboy is angry — not just because of the injustice occurring, but because it will continue: “I feel bad that my daughter gotta live this life/I’ll die for my daughter, gotta fight that fight/Put our blank faces on, gotta let that dry.” While Jay Z looks inward and ScHoolboy looks for hope, R&B star Miguel tapped into the genre’s socially conscious history and issued a brokenhearted call for change on “How Many.” The helplessness and frustration is out front in Miguel’s voice, and since the only backing he uses is a slippery elec-

A NEW GENERATION OF PROTEST SONGS Here is a list of songs that directly address recent events: “Alright” - Kendrick Lamar “Better Days” feat. Ariana Grande - Victoria Monet

“Hands Up” feat. Killer Mike - Daye Jack “IDKY” - Slim Thug “Magic Bullet” - My Morning Jacket “No Justice, No Peace” feat. Mike Dean - Z-Ro

“Freedom” feat. Kendrick Lamar - Beyoncé

“Sad News” feat. Scarface - Swizz Beatz

“Glory” feat. John Legend - Common

“6 Shots” - Mistah F.A.B.

tric guitar line, the effect is amplified. He channels Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes’ 1975 classic “Wake Up Everybody,” but the lyrics are focused on the here and now: “I’m tired of human lives turned into hashtags and prayer hands/ I’m tired of watching these murderers get off.” There needs to be a change in the country, Miguel sings, and as his lyrics show, it’s only through unity that change will become possible: Innocent brothers and sisters it’s time to wake up, wake up, wake up Brothers and sisters it’s time to say something, do something, make ‘em Mmm I wonder, how many Blacks lives, how many Black lives How many heartbeats turned into flat lines How many Blacks lives, how many Black lives Does it take to wake the change? That’s the question I keep asking myself.

There’s no one answer or one area that needs addressing — everything must be considered, from policing standards and gun violence to the elevation of African-American voices and the media’s role. Those of us without the experiences of many in the African-American community need to pay attention to what they’re saying, and the music coming out of these tragedies is a crucial pathway to increased awareness. Listen, appreciate what these voices add to the conversation, and become part of the solution. We owe that much to each other. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he stands with victims of injustice. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share how music inspires you to change at creader@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Denver Art Museum has all the moves Hamilton Building exhibit explores theme of dance

and Motion” which includes a wide range of colorful Indian dance regalia: headdresses, jingle dresses, men’s and women’s Fancy Dance costumes, masks, jewelry and musical instruments, including drums. Paintings depict native dances that were meant to cure disease, protect or defend from animals and more. This multi-sensory exhibit includes 86 works, 78 drawn from the Denver Art Museum’s extensive American Indian Art collection. A large painting of ballroom dancers by Arthur Bowes Davies called “Dances,” 1914/15, at the exhibit’s entrance on the second floor, introduces “Rhythm & Roots: Dance in American Art,” organized by the Detroit Institute of Art. It includes about 90 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and costumes (including the tutu Anna Pavlova wore in her famous Dying Swan performances in the ballet “Swan Lake”). Art covers 1830 to 1960, with paintings of famous dancers including Americans Isadora Duncan, Katherine Dunham, Fred Astaire and Josephine Baker, Spanish dancer Carmencita

Dauset Moreno and Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Curator Angelica Daneo commented that “no one pictured suffered from low self-esteem!” Stylized paintings of jitterbugs add another facet to this lively exhibit. Daneo spoke about John Singer Sargent’s process in painting an elegant portrait of the famous La Carmencita. He had trouble getting her to pay attention, to maintain her pose — and entertained her by painting a rose, eating his cigar, etc. … A Spider Dress was designed for contemporary American dancer Martha Graham by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who also designed stage sets. He was inspired by the story of Medea. An impressive “Contemporary Collaboration” video by the Yo Yo Ma trio and young black dancer Charles “Little Buck” Riley was a contemporary interpretation of Pavlova’s” Dying Swan.” He included a bit of moon walking and ended in a knot. While on the second floor, be sure to step inside “#dancelab” in the Fuse Box, where Wonderbound ballet dancers have choreographed small jazzy pieces

IF YOU GO The entrance to the Denver Art Museum is from 13th Avenue, between Broadway and Bannock. Related programming: Drop in Drawing: Drawing in Motion — bring a sketch book or use the museum’s paper; Drop in Writing: Rhythm in Word — explore poetic form, in your notebook or DAM’s. On July 29, Untitled: In-Sync will encourage creative collaborations, including a special 7 p.m. plaza performance by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company. Children under 18 are admitted free. “Untitled” offers two-forone admission to college students with ID. Denverartmuseum.org.4

to an ongoing music tape. Watchers are encouraged to step behind a screen and imitate the moves, then come out and see themselves pictured — dancing on the wall. Children who were present on the morning I was were absolutely enchanted — as were several millennials!

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Musical hilarity “The Big Bang” by Jed Feuer and Boyd Graham plays July 22 to Aug. 14 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, remounted by Spotlight Theatre, directed by Kate Mangett. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, Aug. 1; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. (A pair of desperate actors improvise a backer’s audition.) Tickets: $30/$24/$12 on Aug. 1, industry night; 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com. Shakespeare fest Colorado Shakespeare Festival on the CU-Boulder campus continues with “Equivocation” on July 28, 29, 30; “Troilus and Cressida” on July 28, 29;

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“Comedy of Errors” July 30. See coloradoshakes.org or call 303-492-8008. In the foothills “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” by Stephen Sondheim plays through July 31 at Conifer’s Stage Door Theatre, 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays July 23 and 31. 303-838-0809, stagedoortheatre.org. Over the rainbow “The Wizard of Oz,” in the Royal Shakespeare Company version, plays July 21 to Sept. 11 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, with Annie Dwyer as the wicked witch. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

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Tickets: theedgetheater.com. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except 2 p.m. July 31. Feed me! “Little Shop of Horrors” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman plays through Aug. 21 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Tickets, $27/$24, $16, 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.

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THEATER/SHOWS

‘Shoemaker and the Elves’ Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Elves” at 1 p.m. Saturdays from July 23 to Aug. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Appropriate for ages 12 and under. Contact 303-9353044 or online at minersalley.com. 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. The second show in the series is “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers,” running through Sunday, July 31. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays. The closing performance of “I’ll Eat You Last” is at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31. ‘The Addams Family’ Evergreen Players presents “The Addams Family” through 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 303-674-4934 or go to www.evergreenplayers.org.

‘Aladdin’ Flying carpets, a magic lamp, adventure, an Arabian princess and genies everywhere. Join this magical journey as we retell the story of Aladdin. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. For tickets and information, call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org. ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Red Rocks Community College’s theater arts and dance department presents “Jack and the Beanstalk” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, July 23 and July 30 at the community college theater in Lakewood. In this updated musical version of the classic fairytale, Jack and his best friend, Carmelita the cow, sing and dance their way through the story we all know and love, with a few entertaining twists. Tickets available at www.tinyurl.com/RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door. Mental Health First Aid Colorado VNA and two JeffCo American Legion Posts present mental health ﬁrst aid training sessions that focus on learning to assist military members, veterans and their families. Training is an in-person, evidencebased training that teaches proven ways to help people experiencing signs and symptoms of an ongoing mental health problem or crisis. Learn to break down sigma, recognize signs and reach out to someone who might be suffering. Course cost is covered by a grant from Community First Foundation. The tw0-part, eight-hour courses are offered from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, and Wednesday, July 27, at the American Legion Post 178 in Lakewood; and from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Post 17 in Edgewater. Reservations required; call 303-698-6367 or send an e-mail to MentalHealthFirstAid@ VNAColorado.org. ‘Oliver!’ Colorado ACTS presents a friends and family production of “Oliver!” Dickens’s tale of childhood innocence is an unforgettable story of threat and mystery. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, Saturday, July 30, Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6, with a 2 p.m. show Saturday, Aug. 6, and a special family night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. Theater is at 11455 W I-70 Frontage Road, Arvada. Call 303-456-6772. Visit www.coloradoacts.org for information. Fight Against Hunger Volunteers will package meals from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 30 during a Fight Against Hunger event at Dream Dinners, 4980 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. More than 16,000 of the 50,000 meals assembled will stay in the local community, and the rest will be taken to Haiti. A canned food drive to support the Arvada Community Food Bank also is included, along with a cash fundraiser for the food bank’s back to school program. Contact James Eddy at 720327-2788 or james.eddy@dreamdinners. com. Go to www.livingthedreamfoundation. com. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Little Shop of Horrors” through Sunday, Aug 21, at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Comedy, horror, rock musical about a hapless ﬂorist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. For tickets and information, call 303-935-3044 or go to minersalley.com

CONCERTS/MUSIC

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 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 21, Lois Lane and the Super Cowboys (Country Western); and Thursday, July 28, The Rendition Band (Variety Dance Band). HeavenFest Music Festival The largest Christian music festival returns to Bandimere Speedway, 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison. HeavenFest 2016 features 50-plus bands on five stages. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, and at noon Saturday, July 30. Tickets available at www.heavenfest.com.

ART/FILM

Summer Art Market Meet local artists, see demonstrations and meander through the gallery indoors, which displays sculpture and wall-hunt art at the Lakewood Arts summer art market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Peebles Prosthetics Inc., 909 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Face painting and art projects will be provided for the kids. Bring a boxed lunch for an outdoor picnic. Lemonade will be served. Contact Mandi at 303-462-3744. Mandala Painting Tap into your own space of creation and inspiration. Each participant will paint a mandala that has been drawn on a 10-by-8 canvas. Mandala means circle, and it reminds us of the circles of life encompassing friends, families and communities. Adi Luna is a local yoga teacher and artist, and she will show participants the elements necessary to form a mandala. Workshop runs from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Rolling Sands Yoga Boutique and Fitness Store, 5709 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. RSVP at 303-422-1452. 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 semiconstructed photographic imagery staged in a wooded landscape. Much of this work involves the installation of objects and at times incorporates use of selfportraiture. “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

Olympics This summer’s Olympic Games will be set against a backdrop of concern surrounding the Zika virus and accusations of political corruption in Brazil. Born of diplomatic and political design, the Olympics have always played an important role in international politics. The games provide a stage for both international cooperation and peaceful competition, as well as international conﬂict and confrontation. Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, as we explore the rich history of the Olympic Games and how they have been involved in a variety of international political issues over the years. Program takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-742-4800 to RSVP.

Horses and Neigh-ture Get hands-on with horses while gaining experience on how to be safe and have fun. Camp sessions for ages 5-8 years offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 25-29 at the Arvada Indoor Equestrian Center, 7650 Indiana St., Arvada. Program will cover topics such as riding, vaulting and barn management. Enjoy time with the horses, then an hour connecting with nature though fun and educational activities led by Majestic View Nature Center staff. Call 720-391-0191 to register. True Beauty People’s perceptions of beauty will be considered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “True Beauty: Is it Really Only Skin Deep?” features a filmed interview with MeLisa Mounsey, a woman who survived an incident that burned over 95 percent of her body. During the interview, Mounsey recalls the painful event and explains the challenges she’s faced in learning to accept herself and how the incident has shaped her view of beauty. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. Memorial Golf Tournament The Sons of Italy plans the Joe Ciancio Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 31, at Indian Tree Golf Course, 75th and Wadsworth. It will be a shotgun start, scramble play. Your entry fee will include green fee, cart, breakfast, snack and spaghetti dinner, which will be served at the Sons of Italy Denver Lodge 5925 W. 32nd Ave. Prizes will be awarded at the dinner. Proceeds will go to the Joe Ciancio Scholarship Fund and a donation will be made to the Zarlengo Foundation. No walk-ons will be allowed. Register and pay ahead of time at www. osiadenver.org or call Pam at 303-210-6277. 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: Aug. 1, Freddie Gaudet, Coloradans for Colorado, No on Amendment 69. Contact Fred Holden, president, at 303-421-7619. Go to http://jeffcorepublicanmensclub.org/ 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

Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, July 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood (Sue Darnell, 303-462-3816); Tuesday, July 26, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood. More Veggies, Please Discover how to eat more organic vegetables at dinner and we’ll help make all your healthy dreams a reality. How does a free bag of groceries sound? Attend and enter to win our grocery bag prize. Program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 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. Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life gives communities the chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people participate in this global phenomenon and raise money and awareness to save lives from cancer. Following is a partial schedule of Relay For Life events: Sunday, July 31, Relay for Life, Westminster and Arvada; Saturday, Aug. 6, Relay for Life Thornton, Carpenter Fields; Friday, Aug. 12, Relay for Life, mountain area (Evergreen/Conifer); Saturday, Sept. 10, Relay for Life, Northglenn/Webster Lake, Webster Lake. Survive Today’s Food Jungle Food today is entirely different than it was in your grandparents’ day. From the way it’s grown to the way it’s processed and packaged (including the nutritional value), everything has changed. Knowing how to choose the highest-quality foods is key to caring for your health. Program runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Natural Grocers, 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-986-5700. Dine & Learn: Age Wisely Living longer is a blessing, yet long-term care costs are one reason retirees deplete their savings and lose assets. Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home workshops cover strategies, solutions and laws to protect your assets. No products are endorsed or sold. Reservations are required; call 303-468-2820. Meals are catered by Panera Bread. Upcoming workshops are from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, and 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. 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 303-4230990 for an appointment.

EDUCATION

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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July 21, 2016

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Caddies take the road less traveled The money is nice, but for young caddies caddying is a labor of love By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Carmen Garcia is enjoying her second year as a caddie. “The opportunity was offered to me... and I thought it was interesting and different,” said Garcia, a sophomore-to-be at St. Mary’s Academy in Cherry Hills Village. “I never played golf but I’m getting the hang of caddying.” Garcia is among the dozens of youths taking part in the Solich Caddie and Leadership Academy at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora. The academy is part of an effort by the Colorado Golf Association to keep caddies in the game. Caddies, while very visible on the professional tours, seem to belong to a bygone era when it comes to amateur golf, where most players opt to traverse the course in a cart. But in the Denver metro area, the trade of carrying a golf bag for money is amid something of a resurgence. Jake Pendergast, who will be a junior at Regis Jesuit, is a caddie at Colorado Golf Club in Parker. “I picked up caddying because I love golf and learning about the game,” he said. “There’s not too many ways to make money and have fun. Caddying is fun.” The evolution Caddies go back to the beginning of golf. Historians believe that Mary, Queen of Scots, came up with the term caddying in the late 16th century. She grew up in France, where military cadets carried golf clubs for royalty. The game began to rise in popularity in the United States in the 1900s and caddies were a fixture on public and private courses alike — for at least the first half of the century, until the emergence of the golf cart. “Since the mid-1950s the spread of the motorized golf cart has been popular with golfers and a financial boon for the courses,” the Professional Caddies Association states on its website. “Carts have quickly become the caddie’s worst enemy. Caddies, and walking, aren’t in the equation. By the mid-1970s the conversion was virtually complete. Even the cost of a cart rental is less expensive than hiring a caddie.” In Colorado, though, Caddies were down but not out. The Colorado Golf Association purchased and re-designed the former Vista Mira Golf Course and in 2009 opened CommonGround, located near East Alameda Avenue and Havana Street. The Solich Caddie and Leadership Academy was started there in 2012. Today, there are 11 Denver-metro area caddie programs, including the Solich Academy, which is the only one at a public course. Ed Mate, Colorado Golf Association executive director and a former caddie at Denver Country Club, calls the program a “game changer.” CommonGround has 45 eighth- and ninth-grade students as caddies this summer and has tutored more than 100 caddies since the Solich Academy started. Five have been awarded prestigious Evans scholarships to the University of Colorado. After two summers, CommonGround caddies are placed in existing Denver-area caddie programs. And there are hundreds of caddies in those programs. Columbine Country Club, which saw its caddie program go by the wayside 15 years ago, has 60 caddies working this summer. Cherry Hills Country Club has one of the top caddie programs in Colorado with 155 caddies working this summer. There are 50 caddies at Lakewood Country Club, and there has been a noted increase in loops — rounds caddied — so far this summer.

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Nick Mayhan, a student at Mullen High School and a first-year caddie at Columbine County Club, smooths out the bunker near the tenth green at Columbine. Photo by Jim Benton

DENVER-METRO AREA CADDIE PROGRAMS • Bear Creek Golf Club, Denver

• Columbine Country Club, Columbine Valley

• Boulder Country Club

• Denver Country Club

• Cherry Creek Country Club, Denver • Cherry Hills Country Club, Cherry Hills Village

• Glenmoor Country Club, Cherry Hills Village • Lakewood Country Club

• Colorado Golf Club, Parker

• Meridian Golf Club, unincorporated northern

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What they do Caddies must have a certain measure of physical fitness. They carry bags that average about 25 pounds — though many bags have double straps, which make them more like backpacks. Years ago, bags were leather, as opposed to today’s lighterweight materials, and single-strapped, making them more difficult to tote. It’s been estimated that caddies probably walk about seven miles during a day’s work, depending on the loops. During their treks, caddies do more than carry the bag. How much they do depends on their skill and experience level. All will help locate balls, rake bunkers, tend the flagstick and clean clubs and balls. More advanced caddies also help players make the proper club selection and read the greens on putts. In pro golf, “the caddie just has a gigantic role now,” said Bill Loeffler, owner of The Links at Highlands Ranch course and a former PGA Tour player. “He’s a coach, mental coach and father figure sometimes,” Loeffler said. “He’s a guy to lean on in bad times and enjoy good times, too. There are a lot of friendships.” Local caddies have a more reserved responsibility. “These are 15- and 16-year-old kids, and the best ones are the most attentive and don’t get distracted,” said Pilo Troup, Lakewood Country Club assistant caddiemaster. The payoff Through caddying, young loopers learn about the game, earn money and some even secure college scholarships. The Evans Scholarship, awarded by the Western Golf Association, provides full tuition and housing to students attending

one of 14 universities across the country, including CU. Recipients must perform well as caddies, be strong academically and show good character, leadership and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is named for Chick Evans, a top amateur golfer who won the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in 1916. Keane McClintock, a Cherry Creek High School graduate, Evans scholar and sophomore at CU, still caddies at Cherry Hills. “When I started caddying five years ago, the main goal was to win a scholarship,” he said. “It’s a great summer job just based on the amount of money you make — and you’re outside and not in an office building.” While caddies on the PGA Tour can earn hundreds of thousands to more than a million dollars a year, local loopers are paid on a more modest scale. They usually get a base salary plus gratuities from golfers. There are basic rates depending on the skill and experience of a caddie and the country club. For example, the rate at Cherry Hills is $25 for a rookie, $30 for a “B” caddie, $35 for an “A” caddie and $40 for an honor-class caddie. CommonGround, on the other hand, uses an educational grant to pay caddies, so golfers don’t have to pay, except for tips. For many, the money is nice, but it’s really a labor of love. Molly Lucas, a Cherry Creek graduate who will enroll as a freshman at North Carolina State next month, has completed 45 loops this summer after racking up 100 last year. “Golf is a passion of mine,” Lucas said. “I feel there is not a better place to be than a place you love, being outdoors, great work, you meet amazing people — and I couldn’t ask for a better job.”

Decades-old movie still in play By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Caddyshack” has acquired a large cult following and been acclaimed by many as one of the funniest sports movies ever. The movie, released in 1980 and often shown today on cable TV, features comedy legends Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight and Bill Murray. Among other things, the film focuses on a young caddie looking to earn money for college, golf course gambling and a destructive gopher. Many golfers — and even nonplayers — can quote dozens of lines from the movie. So what do local caddies and officials think of the movie? Here’s a look at some responses: “It’s all accurate. There is not much stretch there.” — Steve Oberst, Cherry Hills caddie “Our office watches it all the time. We love that movie.” — Emily Olson, Colorado Golf Association manager of caddie development “It was great. I quote it all the time and there are members that quote it all the time out here.” — Molly Lucas, Cherry Hills caddie “It’s my favorite movie. It sort of resembles what goes on here between caddies being scratched, people showing up and people not showing up. Then, hearing the complaints and comments about each member when they (caddies) come in.” — Kevin Shafer, one of Cherry Hills’ caddiemasters “It’s a good interpretation of what goes on. It shows how fun golf can be.” — Pilo Troup, assistant caddiemaster at Lakewood Country Club “I’ve never seen ‘Caddyshack.’” — Jake Pendergast, caddie at Colorado Golf Club

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The disappointment that he lost the fight shows on the face of Englewood High School graduate Heath Soderstrom, right, as the referee raises Jason Colburn’s hand as the winner of the July 16 Sparta Combat League professional heavyweight championship bout. Colburn won when the doctor stopped the fight at the end of the first round because of the large cut over Soderstrom’s left eye. Photos by Tom Munds

Jason Colburn lands a hard left hand on Heath Soderstrom’s cheek as the two men met July 16 for the Sparta Combat League Professional Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship. Colburn, a Westminster resident, won the title when the bout was stopped at the end of the first round because Soderstrom had a deep cut over his left eye. The title bout was part of the SCL fight card held at the Douglas County Events Center.

Westminster man wins MMA heavyweight title Jason Colburn posts victory after overcoming challenges in life By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The referee raised Jason Colburn’s hand and he hung the championship belt over his shoulder after the Standley Lake alumn and Westminster resident defeated Heath Soderstrom in the July 16 Sparta Combat League Heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts Championship bout. The bout lasted only one round as both men landed heavy blows, with one of Colburn’s blows creating a large, deep cut in Soderstrom’s left eyebrow. Between rounds, the attending doctor ruled the injury was

too severe to allow the fight to continue and stopped it due to medical reasons. “I wish they hadn’t stopped the fight. I also feel Heath didn’t want the fight stopped and wanted to continue,” Colburn said after the decision. “He hit hard and fought hard despite the cut. He still had a lot left and we both wanted to keep fighting.” Colburn and Soderstrom were fighting for the vacant SLC professional heavyweight title. The title bout was the semi-main event on the 16-bout SLC 50 card held at the Douglas County Events Center. The victory raised Colburn’s professional heavyweight MMA record to 3-0. In the dressing room after the fight, the Westminster man put ice on the swollen area just below his left eye.

“It was a tough fight,” he said. “I am glad I won and I know winning the title puts a target on my back.” “I will now just wait to see what fights are proposed. But … (I) will continue to train hard,” Colburn added. “Tonight was a slugfest, so I definitely plan to include a lot of sparring as part of my training.” Colburn was born and raised in New York until he and his family moved to Westminster when he was 13. He played football and wrestled for, and graduated from, Standley Lake High School. After graduation, he received a scholarship to play football for the University of New Mexico. He said his goal was to play pro football and, when that didn’t happen, he felt lost.

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“Football was my life for all those years and without the competition of playing football I just drifted without course,” he said. “I started taking painkillers, which led me to using heroin. I was on a bad path that almost took my life.” He said he was in a coma for a month because of the drugs, and later drug use resulted in him being in jail for almost a year. “Being in jail saved my life,” he said. “Being in jail got me clean and brought me to my faith. In the cell, I only had a blanket and a Bible and reading the Bible led me a deep faith in God. My faith helped me settle down and decide I wanted to do something better with my life.” He said his faith helped him establish some goals, including the goal to return to competing in

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Denver Art Museum has all the moves Hamilton Building exhibit explores theme of dance

IF YOU GO The entrance to the Denver Art Museum is from 13th Avenue, between Broadway and Bannock. Related programming: Drop in Drawing: Drawing in Motion — bring a sketch book or use the museum’s paper; Drop in Writing: Rhythm in Word — explore poetic form, in your notebook or DAM’s. On July 29, Untitled: In-Sync will encourage creative collaborations, including a special 7 p.m. plaza performance by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company. Children under 18 are admitted free. “Untitled” offers twofor-one admission to college students with ID. Denverartmuseum.org.

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com From the moment one walks onto the Martin Plaza outside the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building, the feet pick up a rhythm. “In Motion: An Outdoor Installation” in bright color invites the visitor to dance in and around it before entering the museum door. It will provide a backdrop for visitors to dance, as well as for appearances by many professional troupes through the summer, when the campuswide theme is “Dance!” (A young child carrying a stick with flowing ribbons and a little white terrier were dancing with the terrace fountains on a recent morning.) Inside, one first looks up at mural-sized paintings of American Indian dancers on the high white walls. On the ground floor, walk back to the Gallagher Gallery to enjoy “Why We Dance: American Indian Art in Dance and Motion” which includes a wide range of colorful Indian dance regalia: headdresses, jingle dresses, men’s and women’s Fancy Dance costumes, masks, jewelry and musical instruments, including drums. Paintings depict native dances that were meant to cure disease, protect or defend from animals and more. This multi-sensory exhibit includes 86 works, 78 drawn from the Denver Art Museum’s extensive American Indian Art collection.

Hopi artist “Why We Dance” is an exhibit of American Indian Dance and regalia at the Denver Art Museum. This painting is “Eagle Dance” by Hopi Artist Dan Namingha. Courtesy photo A large painting of ballroom dancers by Arthur Bowes Davies called “Dances,” 1914/15, at the exhibit’s entrance on the second floor, introduces “Rhythm & Roots: Dance in American Art,” organized by the Detroit Institute of Art. It includes about 90 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and costumes (including the tutu Anna Pavlova wore in her famous Dying Swan performances in the

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tend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www. refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-4234843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith. edu. Common Earth Community Garden Garden project for entire community of Arvada Need: Volunteers to help build and work in garden Contact: Anthony at 303-204-0840 or squiggy.as@gmail.com Edge Theater Lakewood area community theater Need: Friendly and outgoing volunteers to tend bar Contact: Patty Yaconis at 720-841-7631 or www.theedgetheater.com Foothills Art Center Golden’s premier art facility Contact: volunteerinfo@foothillsartcenter.org Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge Restores native habitat and wildlife; provides opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; promotes awareness and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Need: Volunteers needed to develop email contact list with occasional entry of email addresses; assist with website content by developing relevant resource materials, articles about refuge events ad calendar postings; remove noxious weeds from the eastern area of the refuge; and perform regular clean-up and maintenance (spraying weeds and cutting grass with weed whacker) of the kiosk areas on the west side of the refuge. Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is at 9210 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Age requirements: Adults, or children

with adult supervision; training will be provided if needed. Contact: Janet Torma-Krajewski, 303423-2069 or ieil@q.com Gateway Battered Women’s Services Serves domestic violence victims in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers for various fundraising, planning committees Contact: Jeneen Klippel, 303-3431856; email jkworden@gatewayshelter. com. Girl Scouts Youth organization for girls Need: Volunteers for jobs ranging from running troops to helping with a science event or office work Age requirement: Men and women 18 and older Contact: girlscoutsofcolorado.org, email inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 1-877-404-5708 Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Group helps repair or recycle bicycles in the community Need: All ages, knowledge levels to work on bicycles Contact: www.goldenoptimists.org Golden Visitors Center Provides information about Golden and surrounding areas Need: Volunteers to man front desk and greet visitors, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; two 4-hour shifts offered Requirement: Must be 18 and older, training provided Contact: Mary Gomez, 303-279-2282 or marygomezvisitorcenter@gmail.com Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org

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Theatre Arts and Dance Department presents the fairytale “Jack and the Beanstalk” by special arrangement with Chicago Kids Company (book by Jesus Perez and Music and Lyrics by Paige Coffman), under the direction of Sean Dale, musical direction of Kelly Jo Eldredge, and choreography by Marilynn

de Vries. This show for children of all ages runs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays through July 30 at the Red Rocks Community College Theater, 13300 W 6th Ave., west end, lower level. In this updated musical version of the classic fairytale, Jack and his best friend,

Carmelita the cow, sing and dance their way through the well-known story with a few twists. Admission is $5. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.tinyurl.com/ RRCCTickets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted at the door.

Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JULY 18, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re not Sheepish when it comes to asserting your opinions on what you think is right or wrong. Be assured that you’re being heard, and something positive will follow. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sense of justice makes it difficult not to speak up about a recurring matter involving a co-worker. But, once again, you need facts to back you up before you can act. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is still dominant, and if Cupid misfired before, don’t worry. He’ll take better aim at someone new this time around. Expect favorable news about a financial matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The zodiac’s Moon Children can expect things to work out pretty much as planned. One negative note involves a minor relationship problem that suddenly turns serious. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re suddenly being asked to make choices between two practically equal offers. Which one to choose? Easy. The one most likely to gladden your Lion’s heart. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Once again, you’re confronted by a workplace problem you thought you’d already resolved. This time, you might need to go higher up to find a just resolution.

TO SOLVE SUDOKU: Numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good for you: You’re determined to stick with your goals and ignore those naysayers who might try to discourage you. You’re on the right track. The challenge now is to stay on it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’ll soon get news that is supposed to help you with a troublesome situation. Use your sharp Scorpion instincts to determine if the information is reliable. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) If you learn someone has betrayed your trust, don’t just accept it and walk away. You need to know why that person decided to do what he or she did.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A painful family relationship problem could finally begin to heal. Be prepared to show more flexibility than you might like. But it could be worth it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It’s a good idea to enhance your career skills so you’ll be prepared to accept a more responsible position when it’s offered. A friend returns a favor just when you need it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that strong, steely backbone that you usually hide, and demand to be included in any family decisionmaking that could affect the well-being of a loved one. BORN THIS WEEK: You can be happy being alone at home. But you also love exploring the world outside and meeting new people and sharing new ideas. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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