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December 10, 2015 VOLUME 92 | ISSUE 17

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By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Athletes compete in the 2016 USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship at the Denver Curling Center on Dec. 4. Photos by Clarke Reader

Curling center attracts national attention Top athletes in mixed doubles visit Jeffco venue

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For Olympic curler hopefuls, the road to top-tier competition begins in Jefferson County.

This year, the 2016 USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship was held at the Denver Curling Center where some of the country’s top athletes competed for the national crown and a spot in the world championship qualifier.

“We’re so happy so many people came from all over the country to participate in this competition,” said Phil Moir, vice president of the Denver Curling Club, at an opening ceremony on Dec. 2. “This is our first major event at this facility, and we’re so proud to host everyone here.”

Competition started Dec. 2 and ran through Dec. 7, with 29 teams from as far away as Alaska, Massachusetts and

ABOUT CURLING Curling was invented in medieval Scotland, and first appeared in writing and art in the 16th century.

Curling has been an Olympic sport since the 1998 winter Olympics in Nagano.

In curling, two teams slide 40-pound granite rocks (also called stones) down a sheet of ice toward a target at the other end. Each team tries to get more of its stones closer to the center of the target than the other team.

Each player on the team throws two stones

California.

Mixed doubles curling is the newest addition to Olympic curling, Moir explained, with the sport only being added in 2008. Instead of a team of four — as is the case with traditional curling — the new addition features only two team

in each end. Each team throws eight stones in an end. The players alternate throwing with their opposite number, the player on the other team who plays the same position they do.

When a rock is thrown down the ice, depending on its rotation — which is applied intentionally — it will curl, or bend, one way or another. The extent of the curl or bend depends on the playing surface.

Sweeping makes a rock curl less and travel farther.

members, which emphasizes more the thrower’s skill and less the team’s sweeping skills.

“Everyone is trying to figure out the Curling continues on Page 5

Fox Hollow makes perfect pitch Wins $20,000 from FirstBank

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Fox Hollow Animal Hospital received an early Christmas present this year thanks to FirstBank’s inaugural “Elevator Pitch” Business Contest.

The animal hospital, 2950 S. Bear Creek Blvd., won $20,000 for a video created by Ross Henderson, who works at Fox Hollow with his father, Tony and brother, Ryan.

“The video became something way bigger than just a fun little side project I expected,” Ross said. “I thought it would just be something some of our friends thought would be cool, and that’s it. And yet we had more than 20,000 views on Fox continues on Page 5

The doctors and staff, and Barrington the dog, of Lakewood’s Fox Hollow Animal Hospital, won first place and $20,000 in FirstBank’s “Elevator Pitch Contest.” Courtesy photo

There are a lot of challenges facing Colorado’s Department of Transportation, and Shailen Bhatt, executive director of CDOT, is eager to share the progress being made.

Bhatt was the lead speaker at the Lakewood legislative group’s monthly town hall meeting on Dec. 5, and provided attendees with information about CDOT’s work.

“I’ve been the executive director here for 10 months, and while Denver doesn’t have the bad traffic of places like WashShailen Bhatt, ington D.C., New executive director York or Los Angeof CDOT les, it’s joining the list of places with bad traffic,” he said. “It used to be really good, and that’s what we’re trying to get to.”

CDOT is responsible for more than 3,500 bridges, 23,000 lane miles of highway, 35 mountain passes that are open year-round and 6.1 million miles of plowing a year, Bhatt told attendees.

The purpose of the department moving forward is to provide freedom and connection through travel. This goal requires focus on three key areas — technology, people and systems.

“There are going to be huge transportation changes coming with advances in technology, particularly with automated cars,” Bhatt said. “But we can’t build our way out of the traffic problems we have in Denver.”

On a national level, Colorado is 32nd in pavement condition, 15th in bridge condition and 17th in fatalities, according to Bhatt, and he is looking for ways to improve the state’s standings in all areas.

County commissioner Casey Tighe was on hand to provide updated on cycling in the county, especially with community efforts to increase bike lanes in Jeffco.

“It’s important we have multi-modal transportation here,” he said. “Thanks to the efforts of groups like Bike Jeffco, we were able to get the template approved that includes bike lanes.”

Tighe said this kind of progress is an example of what happens when people speak out about an important issue.

Attendee questions ranged from concerns about congestion in the mountains to light rail progress to DIA. “So many of these issues are Republican or Democrat,” Bhatt said. “It’s ‘is the solution more important than the politics?’”

‘We can’t build our way out of the traffic problems we have in Denver.’

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Donations event boosts nonprofits

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Colorado Gives Day focuses on local contribution efforts

A glimpse of the people in our community

By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

MAUREEN HARPER Wheat Ridge’s new public information officer About me I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, and spent most of my career there.

I always had a dream of moving out west, and I did spend some time in New Mexico on a backpacking trip, which is where I met my husband. Eventually we were able to move out to Colorado in October of last year.

I received my Bachelor’s degree in communications, theater and English from Heidelberg University, and a Master’s in Interpersonal Communication from Bowling Green State University, both in Ohio.

Previous experience My interest in this kind of work started in high school. At first I wanted to be a scientist, but then I read “All the President’s Men” for a class, and thought, “That’s what I want to do!” I wanted to be a journalist, but then in college I took a public speaking class, and got pulled into the speech team, and shifted from journalism to political communication.

I worked for the City of Cleveland for 12-and-a-half years. It was a fantastic job that gave me a lot of learning experience.

When I was offered the Chief of Communications job, I asked the mayor what it entailed, and he said “If we communicate anything to anyone, you’re responsible for it.”

Upon coming to Denver, I was Chief Communications Officer at Denver Public Schools, but wanted to get back to local government.

Harper came to Wheat Ridge from Cleveland, Ohio, and wants to encourage more engagement in the community. Courtesy photo In my free time...

I have three kids — one in high school, middle school and kindergarten, so I hang out with them a lot.

I love the outdoors, especially camping and hiking. I also love to read. My husband is a musician, so it’s always fun to go see him play.

What I want to accomplish Local government is the level of government people can truly connect with. They can reach out and touch local government, which is more difficult, the higher up in the system it gets. Local government is what makes the community work, from public works to how attractive the community is.

I want better engagement in the community, because it demands it. People want to be engaged and have a voice.

Written by Clarke Reader. If you have suggestions for My Name Is . . ., contact him at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Six years ago, Arvada’s Community First Foundation had an idea — what impact would it have if they could enact a fundraising movement that would help connect Coloradans to their local community nonprofits?

Today, the idea lives on as Colorado Gives Day. And the impact — measured both financially and awareness — is huge.

“It’s truly a give-where-you-live event,” said Dana Rinderknecht, director of online giving for Community First foundation. “You can put in your ZIP code, and find one (a nonprofit) in your back yard that you didn’t know about … it’s all about getting the nonprofit and the donor together.”

In that time, Colorado Gives Day has raised more than $83 million for 1,800 nonprofits across the state, including 23 in Arvada. This year’s date was Dec. 8.

“We’ve presented the foundation in a way that’s commensurate to what we’re all about,” Roger Johnson, a member of the Two Ponds Preservation Foundation, said of his group’s involvement with Colorado Gives Day. “It’s a very good venue for where we can reach out to the community and share our story.”

The Two Ponds Preservation Foundation, which saw $2,566 in donations in 2014 — an 88 percent increase in donations from 2013 — is not alone. Other nonprofits, such as the Carin’ Clinic and the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, have also seen growth in donations, with a 179 percent year-overyear increase for the clinic, and a $91 average donation for the Arvada Center.

“Since we are becoming a private nonprofit we certainly hope private support increases,” Teresa Chamberland, Arvada Center chief development offi-

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Nearly 20 percent funded, the Two Ponds Preservation Foundation Schoolhouse is coming to fruition. The organization uses this day to raise funds for education and preservation efforts for Arvada’s Two Ponds National Refuge. Courtesy image cer, said of their expectation of this Colorado Gives Day. “It will take some time to grow our donor base … I truly believe the donations and support will continue to grow as long as we are focused on our primary mission of providing arts and humanities programming that engages, challenges and inspires our patrons to experience their world in new ways.”

An annual event, the day encourages residents statewide increase their charitable giving by donating online to their local nonprofits in one 24-hour period in December. In 2014, the average donation was $100, with the day raising $26.2 million, the largest figure to date.

While promoted as a yearly event, organizers said they want residents to feel encouraged to continue giving and to become involved with those nonprofits, supporting them with more than a pocketbook.

“This is also a good place to give year round,” Rinderknecht said. “If you give to a nonprofit they can do good work.”

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Jeffco spotlights K-12 student art Foot X Foot exhibition displays student work at Foothills center

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sammy McConnell has always loved candles. So, candles, and his brother, were the inspiration for his photograph.

And, surprisingly, the senior at Golden High School said, his brother was a good model.

“They came out really good,” McConnell said, “which makes me proud to be able to take a picture of that quality.”

McConnell’s WHAT: Foot X Foot, photograph, which features artwork titled “Happy from Jefferson County’s Birthday,” is K-12 students one of more WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. than 40 pieces Tuesday through Friday, of art on disNov. 1 - Dec. 28 play for the WHERE: Community Foot X Foot exGallery of the Foothills hibit currently Art Center, 1510 Washat the Foothills ington Avenue, in Golden Art Center. All of the artwork COST: Free and open to is submissions the public from Jefferson For more information: County’s K-12 www.foothillsartcenter. students. org; 303-279-3922 The exhibit represents some of the best work of Jefferson County students, said Eriq Hochuli, education coordinator at the art center. And all the people who come to see the exhibit show support for the local student artists, he added.

Students are “beyond excited” to have their artwork displayed at a professional gallery said Colton Urland, a senior art student at Ralston Valley High School.

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Golden student Sammy McConnell’s photograph, titled “Happy Birthday,” is one of more than 40 pieces of art on display for the Foot X Foot exhibit currently at the Foothills Art Center. Courtesy photo by Sammy McConnell “I love having the chance for people to see my work, and all the different ways others interpret it,” Urland said.

Creating his submitted piece, a charcoal work titled “Only I can Tell,” brought out a skill level he thought he never would be able to accomplish, Urland said.

Jefferson County schools have a strong visual arts curriculum, said Shannon May, visual arts coordinator for Jeffco schools.

Having students’ art displayed in a gallery “gives them a glimpse into the professional world,” she said. “There’s something special about the gallery.”

All of the student artwork comes from classwork based on the Colorado visual arts academic standards, said Elizabeth Buhr, visual arts educator at Normandy Elementary, who helped coordinate the exhibit.

Being able to see work from students of all ages — elementary, middle and high schools — together is “really exciting because it’s really rich” in talent, Buhr said.

Teachers agree that it’s important for the community to see the talent of Jeffco students. “The arts are vital,” Buhr said.

The exhibit lets the public “see how the

students are learning, and exploring their skills and concepts.”

But it’s not only the community that benefits. The art students do, also. The exhibit gives elementary students the opportunity to see where their art can go, and middle schoolers can look forward to high school arts programs, May said.

Then, in high school, it shifts a little. High school students are beginning to look into art schools to earn a college degree, or careers in the arts, May said.

And the teachers are proud of students’ work.

“As an art teacher, I am most proud of my students when they find within themselves a talent they never realized before,” said Bonny Colagrosso, chairwoman of the visual arts department at Ralston Valley High School. “I literally have the best job in the world witnessing the excitement when a student is able to express an idea, while others marvel at their ability.”

Art is a great creative outlet, said Liz Squire, a tenth-grader at Golden High School.

“It’s good for students to let loose, and not have to worry about things, and just compose a piece of art,” she said.

Alisia Jasmine Garcia, a senior at Chatfield High School, said attending her advanced placement 3D sculpting class gives her the confidence boost she needs to get through tougher classes, such as physics or math, because she knows art is something she’s good at. Students who struggle in other subjects can express feelings and communicate thoughts through their art, without restriction, she said.

The “visual arts open the minds of students and their imaginations,” Garcia said. “They learn to think on a deeper level (which) opens doors and creates opportunities that could not have been imagined without exposure to the visual arts.”

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The Sellers Market Lives on — But Only for Homes That Are Priced Right The chart at right shows how long a sampling of Jeffco homes listed during the first six months of 2015 spent on the market before going under contract. The clock is still running for 24 of those listings which are still active.

REAL ESTATE This charts demonstrates why there is TODAY such a difference between the median days on market and average days on market. These listings have an average days on market of 39, but a median days on market of 12. “Median” means that half the listings sold in less than 12 days and half took longer than 12 days to sell.

The average is so much higher than the median because of all those homes that were on the market for 30, 60, 90, 180 days or longer.

Why does it happen that most homes

By JIM SMITH, ® sell quickly but others take so long to Realtor sell? The simple answer is overpricing.

If a home is priced well — no matter what the price range — it can sell quickly and even attract multiple offers. But if it is overpriced, it can sit on the market for a long, long time.

Of those 22 homes shown as on the market 180-365 days, only two are sold listings and four are currently under contract.

The other 16 are all still for sale. The current (or sold) listing price of those 22 listings is 91.1% of their original listing price and will probably slide further before the remaining 16 listings sell.

By contrast, those 240 listings which sold in 0-7 days sold for

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an average 101.1% of asking price.

That percentage would be even higher if it weren’t for people selling their homes too quickly. That’s right — too quickly!

I’m referring to the homes that show zero days on market, of which there were nearly 400 in Jefferson County this year. Many of those sellers would, by my calculation, have received an average of one to two percent more — many of them much more — for their homes if they had waited at least two or three days before accepting a contract. Analyzing sales from January through June 2015, I found that homes which sold Source: REcolorado.com with zero days on market sold for an average of roughly full price, but the homes which sold in 2 to 5 days sold for an average of 101-102% of asking price.

The listing agents who sold those homes without waiting for competing offers may have had an ulterior motive in urging their sellers to accept the first offer instead of waiting for other offers. That reason in many cases was that they kept their entire commission instead of splitting it with a buyer’s agent. Of 197 such listings which sold in zero days, 95 of them — or just under 50% — were sold by the listing agents, doubling their commission. By comparison, of 198 listings which sold in five days, only seven — or 3.5% — were sold by the listing agent.

If you sold your home to a buyer which your listing agent brought you without waiting for additional offers, you may have left money on the table — and in your listing agent’s pockets.

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prospective buyer. Fortunately, my seller understood and accepted my strategy of pricing the home at market value instead of at a premium, as so many sellers want to do. We could have priced the home at $350,000 and maybe have attracted a buyer after a week or so, but by pricing the home at $335,000 we drew enough buyers to be selective. The seller got the closing date he wanted and got the buyer with the strongest financing.

The chart below shows a fiveyear history of median days on market (solid blue) and the ratio of sold price to original listing price (green line). As stated above, the shorter the days on market, the higher the ratio, reaching even above 100%. There’s no substitute for right pricing a home.

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Suspect arrested in fatal hit and run The Lakewood Police Department traffic unit is continuing the investigation into the fatal hit and run that occurred Dec. 3 at Colfax and Wadsworth.

The accident occurred around 11:45 p.m. and involved a female pedestrian that was crossing Colfax west of the intersection, mid-block and was struck by a westbound vehicle.

After the collision, the vehicle, a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant continued westbound and was followed by a witness. The witness obtained a license plate number and contacted the police prior to losing sight of the vehicle.

The vehicle was located at an apartment complex near 14th and Garrison. The investigation led to an apartment where the suspected driver was located. The driver was identified as Jonathan Cordova, 53, of Denver, police said.

Cordova was taken into custody and lodged at Jefferson County Jail on charges of felony hit and run, vehicular homicide and felony DUI. The identity of the female pedestrian is pending the notification of her family by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

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Cool curling competition

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Making it to the top of the curling world means working one’s way through a lot of matches and tournaments.

For 29 teams in the relatively new field of Mixed Doubles Curling, that means taking on each other at the Denver Curling Center over five days.

On the afternoon of Dec. 4, just two days into the USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship, competition on the ice was already heating up. Four draws were going on, pitting teams from New York, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Minnesota.

“It’s been a great competition so far and the ice has been great,” said Angela Tomis, chief umpire of the tournament from Massachusetts.

“My job here is to run the event and make sure everything is going smoothly and in accordance with the rules.”

On the ice, teams are still getting a feel for the ice and developing a winning strategy. Throwers practice their deliveries (also called pitches or throws), and sweepers with brooms are given signals about when to sweep. It ends up sounding similar to a football once the signaling starts — shouts of “yes, yes” and “hurry, hurry” ring out, and sweep-

‘O Holy Night’ concert held The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Lakewood, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., is hosting its annual holiday concert on Dec. 10 and 11.

The “O Holy Night” concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. both nights, and features the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and Colorado Mormon Chorale.

Toys and gift cards will be accepted to benefit The Action Center.

Phil Moir (with the microphone), vice president of the Denver Curling Club, welcomes 29 teams from across the country to the 2016 USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship. Photo by Clarke Reader ers are urged to watch the line.

On the other side of the glass, it’s a quieter affair, with other athletes, Denver Curling Club volunteers and family members watching the draws.

Phil Moir, vice president of the club, said the evening matches pick up in audience attendance. But for those not able to duck out of work or other obligations to watch developments live, they could stay

LAC host ‘Art on Loan’ event Peebles Prosthetic, Inc., is hosting an “Art on Loan” event 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, with the Lakewood Arts Council.

The exhibit is on display at the Peebles Building at 909 Wadsworth in Lakewood.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come to the event, with more than 80 pieces of art, live music, scavenger hunts, and a silent auction.

Prizes for the scavenger hunt drawings include tickets to productions at the Lakewood and Arvada Cultural Centers, a delicious basket of cookies from Susie’s Sweets, and more. The silent auction offers a teeth whitening and dental exam

updated online.

“We are livestreaming all the draws online, so people can watch anytime,” Moir said. “I heard from people who weren’t there at all how great our opening was.”

There’s a slight lull between matches, but then the next pairs are ready, and then it’s just the shush of the stone sliding across the ice.

For more about the curling center, turn to PAGE 12.

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Curlers from around the country at the Denver Curling Club at the opening ceremony of the USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship. The competition went from Dec. 2 through 7. Photos by Clarke Reader Dr. Ross Henderson, who developed the idea for Fox Hollow Animal Hospital’s winning video submission, and office golden retriever Barrington. Courtesy photos

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Tom Davis, a staff member at the Colorado School of Mines, performs the opening delivery of the championship. Davis has been a supporter of curling for years.

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rules and the best way to play in this approach,” said Pete Fenson, a lifetime curler and winner of an Olympic bronze medal in 2006. One of Fenson’s sons, Alex, competed in the recent event. “I love the camaraderie of the sport, and the strategy, and just a few years down the line, some of these people could be in the Olympics.”

The curling center opened in October 2014 at West Seventh Avenue and Elridge Street, just outside Lakewood city limits in an area south of Colorado Mills mall. The center had to apply to hold the championship more than a year ago, and it took countless hours of volunteer work and sponsorship funds to ensure everything was ready in time.

Among those who were key in getting the curling center built and the

competition held in Jefferson County is Scott Stevenson, who led the building committee and is a member of the Denver Curling Club. He was on hand at the opening ceremony to extend his welcome to all competitors, as was Jefferson County Commissioner Casey Tighe.

“People are intrigued by curling,” Stevenson said, “and now they’ll have the chance to see it live in Jefferson County.”

Draws, what matches are called, continued throughout the weekend with finals on Dec. 7.

It was a treat for everyone in attendance to see some of the best in the sport, and many hope it’s a start of more attention for curling.

“It’s not just about competition, it’s about fellowship,” said Tom Davis, a staff member at the Colorado School of Mines. “There’s a great base for curling here in Colorado, but we’d love a stronger presence.”

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The contest was a new idea for FirstBank — one that benefited participating small businesses in several ways.

“Small business support is crucial to what we do at FirstBank,” said Rick Bruno, Lakewood Market President with the bank. “Even the businesses that didn’t win still received a lot of exposure, which is always beneficial.”

More than 500 businesses across the state entered the contest, and the entries were narrowed to five by a committee of expert judges including Tom Clark, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and Dana Coffield, business editor for the Denver Post.

Ross had created similar videos to this while at university, and so when he heard about the contest, his father encouraged him to come up with something. He ended spending a few days coming up with the music and lyrics with his wife, and then recorded it so everyone in the office could lip-sync and dance along.

The real star of the 90-second video is the family and office golden retriever, Barrington, who Ross said showed some serious dedication to his craft.

“It was an amazing time all around, because we have such an amazing staff,” he said. “It just became a huge team effort for everyone.”

It was a real treat for Bruno that Fox Hollow won, since FirstBank has made its home in Lakewood for more than 52 years.

“My favorite part of the whole process has been surprising them with the win,” he said. “I’m amazed at the creativity

Lakewood’s Fox Hollow Animal Hospital won $20,000 in FirstBank’s first ever “Elevator Pitch Contest.” The video was created by Henderson.

everyone brought to the project.”

The $20,000 will help the hospital investment in new equipment and space to expand their treatment options. The money will help Fox Hollow in its work with shelters like Foothills Animal Shelter, where the doctors and staff donate their time and expertise, especially with orthopedic diagnosis, digital X-rays, and surgical support.

“Even if we hadn’t won, it would still have been a total blast,” Ross said. “Ultimately, the money enable us to better do what we love, so it’s really the animals that benefit.”

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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Rooney Road Recycling Center closed through December The Rooney Road Recycling Center, 151 S. Rooney Road, in Golden is temporarily closed in December, with plans to reopen in January.

The temporary closure is because of budgetary limitations and the increased demand for disposing of household hazardous waste in a safe and responsible manner.

The center is still accepting appointments for January services.

The facility serves residents of Jefferson County and the towns and cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside, Lakewood, Morrison, Mountain View and Wheat Ridge.

To learn more about the facility and its recycling programs, visit www.rooneyroadrecycling.org. To make an appointment for 2016, call 303-316-6262.

For more information on the closure, people may also contact John Moody, co-chair of the Jefferson County Authority Representative, at 303-271-5714 or jmoody@jeffco.us; or Kodi Bryant, communications for the public health department at 303-239-7048 or klbryant@ jeffco.us.

Giving Tree at Jeffco government building Jefferson County put up its annual giving tree in the atrium of the administration and courts building on Dec. 7.

The tree has holiday gift wishes, in the form of gift tags, for some of Jeffco’s less fortunate children. Benefiting from the giving tree are clients from the local nonprofits Stride, CASA and Jeffco’s Head Start.

To participate, stop by the Jeffco government building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden, and select a tag or

two off the tree. Then, bring the new, unwrapped gift with the wish tag, to the county commissioners’ office inside the government building no later than noon on Dec. 14.

The wish tags are gifts requested by the children directly. If an extra wish tag is taken, but the gift was not purchased, the tag must be returned to the tree as soon as possible so that no child is left without a gift.

For more information about the giving tree, call 303-271-8518.

To learn more about the nonprofits the giving tree will benefit, visit the following websites: Stride: www.stride-co.org CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates: www.coloradocasa.org Jefferson County Head Start: www.jeffco.us/human-services/family-childrenyouth/head-start

Library to offer personal security online course The Jefferson County Public Library is offering residents two opportunities to learn about online safety.

The classes are offered from 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St. in Golden, and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood.

Both classes will cover the same topics.

Attendees will learn how to keep personal information secure, be safe when shopping online and how to avoid common security pitfalls when using the Internet.

The class is offered as a computer information course, and attendees must possess basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, keyboard, basic Windows commands and functions; and some Jeffco continues on Page 8

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worth $350 from De Cino Family Dentistry.

Plenty of wine, desserts, and h’orderves will be served. Contact Mandi at 303-4623722 or mandi@peeblesdentallab.com to RSVP by Dec. 3.

LAC accepting work for first Art Bids and Bites event The Lakewood Arts Council is embarking on an exciting fundraising project to support and grow its mission of bringing art activities to the community.

The council is holding its first Arts Bids and Bites event from 5- 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.

In advance of the event, the LAC is seeking donations of both 8”x10” pieces of unframed art and 3D art pieces (jewelry, glass, pottery, etc.) for a silent art auction. The group will provide 8”x10” canvas boards for you to paint (oil, acrylic, and mixed medium works). For watercolor, colored pencil, pastel and photography it will provide a mounting board when artists deliver their art.

Registration for 2D and 3D works are due by Friday, Dec. 11. Each artist may register up to two pieces. The artwork will be juried for entry into the silent auction.

The accepted art work will be on display from Jan. 5 to 30.

A reception from 2 -4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10 will kick off the silent bidding (minimum bid $40.) which will continue until the final event.

Each artist who donates a piece of work will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by our business community (one entry for each piece donated). All participating artists will be publicly recognized in the Art Bids & Bites Program and will also be listed on our website.

All proceeds benefit the Lakewood Arts Council.

December 10, 2015 ‘Adopt’ a veteran this holiday season Help a veteran this winter by donating winter hats and gloves, cans of coffee, granola bars and other needed items up to Dec. 16 at the Lakewood Civic Center on West Allison Parkway.

Donations will be provided to the Veterans Affairs Community Resources and Referral Center, which serves veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The center functions as a collaborative, multiagency and multidiscipline program that provides access to housing, health care, job development services and other VA and non-VA benefits. The center also provides laundry and shower facilities, secure storage for personal belongings, a walk-in clinic with social workers and peer support and VA eligibility specialists who help to get veterans back on their feet.

Lakewood and the West Metro Veterans Fair Planning Committee have “adopted” the VA center, located at 3030 Downing St. in Denver, for this donation drive. Donations can make a significant difference in the programs and services available to veterans in the community.

Listed below are city buildings where donations can be brought and the items that the center most needs. Please do not donate canned goods.

Donations/Drop-off sites · Lakewood Police Department, 445 S. Allison Parkway · Lakewood Municipal Court, 445 S. Allison Parkway · City Clerk’s Office, 480 S. Allison Parkway, South Building · Construction Permit Counter, 480 S. Allison Parkway, North Building Needed items · Winter hats and gloves · Cans of coffee · Instant cups of noodles · Granola bars · Single-serving mac and cheese · Beef jerky · Cash donations to be used to purchase $5 McDonald gift cards

ST. NICK SEES THE SEASON LIGHT UP

Santa Claus looks on as the many lights along Clear Creek in Golden light up in a riot of colors during the Dec. 4 Golden Candlelight Walk. Santa helped lead the procession of candlelight walkers down Washington Avenue to the tree-lighting location. Golden hosts a Christmas Parade down Washington on Dec. 12 and 18, starting at 11 a.m.

Photo by Tim McClanahan

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required. To register, visit www.jeffco.us/ open-space/parks/lookout-mountainnature-center or call 720-497-7600.

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Internet experience is helpful.

The security online course is free, however, people must register. Register for the course by calling 303-235-5275, online through the events page at www. jeffcolibrary.org, or in person at any of the Jefferson County libraries.

Winter’s night campfire The community is invited to participate in a winter campfire gathering from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve, 910 Colorow Road, in Golden.

The event is family-friendly and open to people of all ages, but dogs are not permitted. The event takes place outdoors, so attendees are required to be prepared for cold temperatures. Everybody should also bring a mug for free hot chocolate to be served.

The event is free, but registration is

CATHOLIC

School of Mines offers camp for elementary students Registration for a new winter 2015 camp offered by the Colorado School of Mines’ K-12 Student Outreach Program.

The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 at the Colorado School of Mines campus, 1500 Illinois St., in Golden.

The camp is designed to provide a fun, learning environment for elementary school students. Children who will be attending the second through fourth grade are invited to attend. Pam Batton with EcoAdventures with be instructing the camp.

Cost is $200 per student.

The camp is limited to a maximum of 15 students, and all campers must register. A waitlist option is available if the camp has filled.

To register, or learn more about the K-12 Student Outreach Program, visit http://students.csmspace.com/.

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On the round-about at South Golden Rd. and West 16th Ave. Sunday Praise & Worship................... 9:00 am Fellowship Time ................................. 10:00 am Church School ................................... 10:30 am

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Pick the fare that's right for you (coming January 1, 2016) RTD’s new fares will take effect January 1, 2016. The new fares streamline the way passengers pay for their trips across our expanding transit system. Check out what fare product is best for you: You ride RTD:

Your best fare is: Local cash fare per trip ($2.60)

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Regional cash fare per trip ($4.50) Airport cash fare per trip ($9.00)

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• 3 or more trips per day, and • Fewer than 20 days per month

Local 10-Ride Ticket Book ($23.50) Regional 10-Ride Ticket Book ($40.50) Local Day Pass ($5.20) Regional/Airport Day Pass ($9.00)

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• 3 or more trips per day, and 20 or more days per month

Regional/Airport Monthly ($171)

To and from the airport on a single day

Regional/Airport Day Pass ($9.00)

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Regional/Airport Monthly Pass ($171)

Note: The examples above show RTD full fares.

Discount fares are available for those who qualify.

For details on RTD’s new fares, visit rtd-denver.com

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VOICES

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Mobile devices can be portals to peril Do you remember the 1982 film “Poltergeist”? People of about my age surely do — it was a formative movie experience.

To my memory, it was the first horror movie of its generation that did not prominently feature knives, chain saws, and other sharp weapons, but, instead, spent its time playing around with your mind. Very creepy. I’m not a huge fan of horror movies to begin with, but give me a movie like “Poltergeist” over “Friday the 13th” any day.

At any rate, one of the pivotal scenes in the movie was when the little girl was staring at the white noise on the television, and then turned to her family and announced “They’re here.” The television itself was not evil, mind you — it was simply the conduit through which the poltergeists came through to do their mischief.

I’m starting to understand what that family must have felt like about the television.

I have had a lot of fun over the past few years making fun of the younger generation and their absolute dependence on their telephones. The fact that no millennial can find a store, compute a math problem, or have a real-life conversation without having to turn to their phone is a source of great amusement to me. But, lately, some things have happened that are starting to make me wonder if these wonderful little tools aren’t the equivalent of the TV in “Poltergeist.”

To wit: the Canon City High School sexting scandal. Have you heard about this?

Last month, as many as 100 Canon City

students were implicated in a conspiracy to take nude and semi-nude photos of themselves on their cellular phones, and then share them with fellow students. There is the possibility, under investigation, that some of the photos were taken on school Michael Alcorn grounds, leading to HITTING suspensions, and, since many of the HOME implicated students were members of the football team, the school did forfeit one football game.

Now, for a moment, set aside your gut reaction to teenagers doing stupid things and not realizing that those pictures live forever in cyberspace. Because it gets worse.

To hide their activities, many of the students employed an app on their phones called “Photo Vault.” The way it works is this: if you open the app, it looks just like a calculator, or other completely innocuous program. Only if you hold down a specific key for a specific period of time does the phone bring up a password page, which allows you through to the photos after putting in the right code.

Again, set aside your gut reaction long enough to realize that somebody bothered

to create this app. Somebody, by the way, with the tech skills to probably find a way to access ALL of those photos whenever they want to.

Our children live in a world that very few of us really understand. They have instant access to all of their friends’ thoughts, emotions and, apparently, pictures. This is bad enough, and opens the door to all manner of bullying and mischief. But now, predators out there are helping our children find ways to cross the Rubicon and do illegal, immoral and dangerous stuff using their phones.

The students aren’t evil — they’re kids, doing stupid kid stuff. But the people out there preying on them are evil, and they’re doing what they always do: finding ways to separate our children from the influences of stable institutions like family.

I hate sounding like a curmudgeon — after all, I, too, own an iPhone 6 that I spend WAY too much time staring at. But these kids with their fancy new technology are in a brave new world, and it’s one that desperately needs adult supervision. Be very careful about when and how you allow your children access to that world.

Once they’re in, you can’t simply move the phone out into the hallway as the end credits roll.

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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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What to do about that quarterback situation?

With Peyton Manning injured, and the second string guy looking good at 3-0, we asked folks around the Jefferson County administrative building and W Line light rail station what they thought the Broncos should do.

“I think they should keep Osweiler in, and let Peyton get paid as an offensive coordinator. And if they make the playoffs, it’ll be whichever QB gives them the best option.”

Maurice Willls, Aurora “I do not watch football, but I kind of know what’s going on. I don’t care much though.”

Jamie Thompson, Lakewood

“I know Peyton is pretty injured. I don’t want to say he’s done ... maybe one more season. Brock Osweiler, I like him. I think he could be the next John Elway.”

Jason Atencio, Lakewood “I think they should just lose the rest of the season, because I’m a Raiders fan.”

Ricco Rivera, Golden

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hope for new school board It seems that no one, after looking at the recent school board election in Jefferson County, is being completely balanced in their views.

Michael Alcorn implies that the outgoing school board would have liked to provide much greater salaries to music teachers. However, they never proposed such a thing. They wanted highly qualified teachers to be paid more, and yet they did not make salaries even match inflation.

Another guest column implied that the new school board wants to treat charter schools differently. All came out on the record saying they had no intention of doing so. Other authors imply that teachers’ unions want to keep mediocre and poorly performing teachers. Nothing could be further from the truth.

It does the union no good to protect poor teachers, and nor have they tried to do so. There is no language in any contract that implies otherwise. My hope is that it be hard to get a new contract. I want us to fight for everything that we get with a school board that looks out for the interest of all students. I want the teachers to feel like they got a good contract, the public feels the teachers got a fair contract, the school board looked out for the budget, but no one gets everything that they want.

On both sides of the political aisle people can see that we are moving deck chairs on the Titanic when it comes to public school education. Between Tabor, Gallagher, Amendment 23, we have a broken system. If people want to see more vouchers, more privatization of education, taking money away from public institutions, that is their political right. But unless we fix our statewide funding systems, they, too, will be fighting for a smaller and smaller piece of the pie to distribute.

Don Cameron, Golden Jeffco LWV urges support for new ozone standards Jefferson County was ranked by the American Lung Association 2014 report as the worst county in Colorado for ozone pollution and was given a grade of F. Ozone levels present in the county and elsewhere in and east of the foothills can cause serious heart and respiratory problems including premature death, especially for those in sensitive groups such as children, teens and those over 65 years, people with asthma or COPD, and individuals with cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Children face special risks from air pollution because their lungs are growing Colorado will make recommendations to the EPA in 2016 on how the new tougher ozone limits of 70 parts per billion

Keeping children happy while they travel Grandparents often need to transEsther Macalady port children around town for shopLIFELONG ping, to activities, the library, and home school. These car seat times can be LEARNING from frustrating for both children and driver unless there is a plan for the trip. Of course, you can take along snacks, drinks, favorite blanket, toys, and books to help pass the time. With the addition of verbal games children stay interested, take turns, and learn while the driver does not need to take eyes off the road no matter how long the trip.

Discussion Games One game is called “What Do You Know?” The adult makes up simple questions and children take turns giving their answers. Questions are based on the age/interest/vocabulary and experience level of each player. For example: Driver (for the younger child): “How many colors do you know?” or “What are the names of the people in our family?” or “What are the names of the seasons?” or “What foods are orange?” or “What do we call a person who takes care of us when we get sick?” or “Who grows food for our grocery stores?”

For the older child, the questions could be related to geography, history, etc. Example: “How many states can you name that begin with the word New?” or “How many bird names can you remember?” or “Name a holiday for each season”, or “What is 9 X 9?” Once you get started, you will think of many, many possible questions.

Another car game is called, “I’m Thinking of Something” (pick a color). Children watch out the window to find something this color.

Reading signs is a great way to encourage signal and word awareness. “Can you find a sign with a number or an arrow or the name of a store?” “Can you find a sign that starts with the letter “S”, etc.?”

Learning Games Car games can help develop curiosity and improve thinking and speaking abilities, in addition to making the ride more fun and enjoyable for everyone. Recalling facts, comparing, putting things in categories, reading signs, counting items, listening and taking turns, are important skills that will help prepare children for school Sing favorite songs, and make up your own words. Sing along with favorite children’s CD’s. Look for cows, horses, and trucks of a certain color. Retell a favorite storybook or movie. Discuss favorite foods or places to visit. Think about how two things are the same or different. Example “How are a bird and an airplane the same or different?”

Esther Macalady is a former teacher, who lives in Golden

will affect the state. Human health and the environment should be the number one consideration when impacts of the new standard are considered.

The Denver metro area and parts of the Northern Front Range are currently considered as “marginal non-attainment” by the EPA under the current 75 parts-per-billion standard. The state was given until 2015 to meet the 2008 federal standard for ground level ozone pollution. As a result of Colorado’s inability to comply with the federal directive, the metro area, which includes Jefferson County, is being “bumped up” to a higher moderate nonattainment classification.

The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County urges the Jefferson County Commissioners, Jefferson County Health Department and the Mayors of the local governments, to work with the Regional Air Quality Council and the Air Quality Control Commission to support the proposed new EPA standard for ozone of 70 parts per billion.

The proposed lower ozone standard is a significant step to protecting public health and will move Jefferson County closer toward cleaner, healthier air for all segments of our population.

Christina Manthey, Jefferson County League of Women Voters New board eliminating public comment?

Listening online to the surprise Jeffco BOE meeting that took place on Nov. 30, it seems President Ron Mitchell wants to limit community input by getting rid of public comment during “study sessions.” At the board meeting on Nov. 3, the outgoing board voted unanimously to add public comment to any special study session at which the board takes action.

At the surprise Nov. 30 meeting, Mr. Mitchell said, “It is not my intention to reverse every decision of the previous board,” but he then went on to question the policy of allowing public comment at study sessions. There was a reason that the former board voted to allow public comment during special meetings ... the community wanted it!

Furthermore, I have heard every one of the “clean slate of 5” board members say that they want to “engage the community,” “improve outreach,” and “increase trust.” How is limiting public comment accomplishing any of those goals?

How is this new board truly listening to parents and community members in Jeffco if one of their first board decisions is to revoke that option?

It is my sincerest hope that Mr. Mitchell and the rest of

the new school board want to genuinely move forward, as they assured us in their campaign speeches, and not simply return to the status quo, central decision-making of the former superintendent’s administration.

Deb Eigenbrod, Littleton

Support passage of Medicare Part D and prescription drug bills I urge your publication to publish an editorial urging Congress to pass important Medicare Part D and prescription drug bills. Passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act (H.R. 3261 and S. 1884) would create one or more Medicare-administered prescription drug plans to compete with the expensive, privately administered prescription drug plans currently offered under Medicare Part D. The bill would also require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate for lower drug prices. Or, passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act (S. 31 and H.R. 3061) would empower Medicare to negotiate for the best possible prices of prescription medications for Medicare Part D. Passage of the Personal Drug Importation Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 2623) would give access to safe, reasonably priced prescription drugs by allowing importation and reimportation of prescription drugs from countries with safety standards that are at least as strong as those of the United States. Or, passage of the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act (S. 122 and H.R. 2228) would allow individuals to import safe prescription drugs from our northern neighbors.

Kenneth DeBey, Lakewood

Giving winter snow the brush-off This is regarding the Dec. 3 article about the Traction Law and the Passenger Vehicle Chain law.

I would like to see law enforcement add a warning about removing ALL snow from vehicles before driving. Too many people leave snow on the roof of their vehicle and it blows onto the windshields of drivers behind them. In some cases a large chunk of snow breaks loose and blinds the other drivers.

Kathleen Flynn, Arvada

OBITUARIES PIXTON

PRAMENKO

George Pramenko

Richard B. Pixton

Richard B. Pixton, age 83, of Great Mills, MD and formerly a longtime resident of Lakewood, CO, died on November 22, 2015, in Arlington, VA. Beloved husband of the late Faye Ann Pixton; father of Mark Pixton (Robbi) of Centennial, CO; Steven Pixton (Marva) of Tomball, TX; Rebecca South (Alan) of Falls Church, VA; and Jeffrey Pixton (Tina) of Barboursville, VA; brother of Paul Pixton, Robert Pixton and the late Charles and Thomas Pixton. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. Interment with military honors Culpeper National Cemetary in Culpeper, VA. Online condolences and fond memories may be offered to the family at: www.moneyandking.com.

1936 – 2015

George Pramenko, 79, was born on April 22, 1936, in Anaconda, Montana, to George and Patsy Pramenko. He died at his home in Arvada after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two sons: Dr. John Pramenko and his wife, Tracy, and children Maggie and Sam of Niskayuna, New York; and Dr. Mike Pramenko and his wife, Karen, and children Ellie, Connor, and Adam of Grand Junction. He is also survived by a brother, Paul, and sister, Mary Meese, both of Missoula, Montana.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, James and Sandy.

From 1943 to 1955 he attended Paxon Grade School and Missoula County High School in Missoula. He enjoyed learning and education.

CALAR

He studied architecture at Montana State for a year, and in 1957 he returned to Missoula to study business at the University of Montana, graduating in 1962. He served in the U.S. Army.

He married Karen Nelson in 1965. They made their home in Montana, Idaho, and moved in 1971 to Wheat Ridge and then Arvada. George taught school in all three states.

He was interested in English literature and early American history. George always enjoyed team sports as a player, coach and referee. He especially enjoyed playing baseball from the time he was nine years old to twenty-three years old.

George participated in representative government

Martha (Rich) Calar

Martha (Rich) Calar, died peacefully Sunday, November 22 in Lakewood, CO. Martha was dearly loved by her mother, Marilyn B. Rich; sisters, Natalie Duffee (Moustafa) and Gail Roemer (Mark); and son, Jr. Calar. She was predeceased by her father, Richard I. Rich.

Martha was a dedicated nurse for 37 years. She served in the

U.S. Army and was an active veteran. She lived in the Denver, CO area for many years and was also dearly loved by many friends, her church family, and colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martha’s name to the American Cancer Society, your local Humane Association, or to a Wounded Warrior charity.

as an observer, participant, and activist. He was active in improving public safety, parks and recreation, and public education. He supported his wife and sons in their health careers. He traveled, visited national parks, camped, and enjoyed outdoor activities with his wife and sons. He enjoyed visiting his grandchildren.

Those wishing to make donations in his memory may contribute to the ALS Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 10855 Dover Street, Suite 500, Westminster, Colorado, 80021. A Memorial Mass will be said in the Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary chapel at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 12801 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, on December 28th at 11:30 am.

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

December 10, 2015

Traditions, we all have them, and at the holidays they seem to emerge in masses. They’re nostalgic, reminding one of a simpler time of love and family, while honoring those who came before. Whether it’s eating the same rolls every year, or opening a present on Christmas Eve, traditions bring us together to celebrate one another and the season with peace, relaxation and, of course, a little bit of fun. To help us with this story, we asked residents from across our coverage areas to submit their favorite holiday traditions.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS Whether you’re walking along a river, watching a parade or going for a nighttime drive, viewing holiday lights are a popular visual treat for the young and young at heart.

“I like the holiday lights. I love walking through downtown Golden and along the Creek while the lights are up, and at home I like sitting near the Christmas tree when it’s lit up at night. I don’t like the cold weather and short days at this time of the year, but I think holiday lights are a nice compensation.” Barb Warden, Golden “We drive around and see all the holiday lights that people display in their yards. We have done that every year since I was even a kid.” Bob Fifer, Arvada “We get food to eat in the car so we can drive around and look at the lights. We have our favorites we hit year after year.” Sharon Giffen, Arvada “We do hot chocolate and a light tour sometime in December.” Monica Meyer, Arvada

Compiled by Crystal Anderson

CHRISTMAS EVE Christmas is best spent with family and friends, and for many that tradition starts with food, fun and presents on Christmas Eve. “Christmas Eve celebration has been the tradition every year since I can remember and beyond. We celebrate with my grandparents and family. We have dinner and open gifts on the Eve of Christmas. What makes this tradition so special is ALL the family is together under one roof and you can feel all the love, spirit and joy. The thought of my daughter growing up with this same tradition warms my heart.” Natasha Alkire, Firestone “For as long as I can remember, Christmas Eve has always been our special night. We all gather at my mom’s house and have a ton of appetizers and munchies. We put the yule log on the TV and listen to Christmas music. We play Uno and some other games until it’s presents time. Then it is an around-theroom present parade. We are silly and fun and just enjoy being together.” Karen Creuz, Arvada “One of my favorite traditions is Christmas Eve. Every year we gather at Grandma’s house where she has cooked up a big pot of chili with all the toppings and fresh cornbread. We sing Christmas carols led by my sister-in-law, Julie, who is a part of the A-West choir. Everyone gets to open one present, then we end the evening by reading “The Night Before Christmas” and “Polar Express” because no one can ever agree on which one to read.” Rita Lawrence, Arvada

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING Baking holiday goodies can be quite the treat.

“Every year beginning In December, we do gingerbread house decorating! We make little gingerbread houses and invite our family to come and decorate with us. Most of the time it’s a 3:1 candy ration (three in the mouth and one for the house) but we have so much fun! It’s a tradition that gets us all together for a fun evening of laughs, reminiscing and creativity!” Rita Pardo, Arvada

OTHER TRADITIONS Some of our favorite activities aren’t categorized by any traditional method, but rest assured, these new and exciting traditions must make the holiday list.

“We are starting two new traditions this year! First, my daughter and I plan to run around Golden on Small Business Saturday with a fellow mom and buddy and take selfies with the elves! The other tradition we are going to start is to follow the Christmas Kindness Advent calendar! This should be a very fun Christmas filled with giving, lots of singing and memory making.” Laura Woodworth, Golden “Traditions have changed the past eight years or so. We don’t’ have any little ones in my family and I noticed at Christmas that we were just exchanging gift cards. So we made an agreement that we all love each other, and that we don’t need to exchange gifts at Christmas. We still get together, have a wonderful day and enjoy each other’s company. So instead of exchanging gifts with the family, we take that money and buy toys for kids in need. This is our new tradition and my husband and I look forward to this every year.” Holli Arnett, Arvada “I like the music and the decorations and the many events in the long run-up to Christmas, and then I enjoy spending quiet time with my family.” Barb Warden, Golden “Simply put, this is the time of the year when we take the most vacation time from work and truly have quality family time with our immediate family and the rest of the family as well. The kids get a long break from school. We take advantage of this and plan vacation accordingly, so we can maximize our time together.” Jeremy Riley, Golden “Our favorite holiday traditions are decorating for Christmas (lights, tree, stockings, etc.) and exchanging one gift every Christmas Eve, which is always a new set of pajamas and slippers. Sometimes, the pajamas are themed for the whole family and sometimes they’re not. Once we’re all changed in our new pajamas, we’ll pick a family movie to watch together or play games or both.”

Jeremy Riley, Golden “I thought it would be fun for the kids to have new Christmas pajamas for Christmas morning. So we would have a Jammie Fairy come and put them on their beds on Christmas Eve. When we sent them up to get ready for bed they would find them. I think they liked it ‘cause as teenagers they still wanted the Jammie Fairy to come. Now the Jammie Fairy brings Christmas jammies to the grandkids.” Betty Young Bradley, Arvada

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Time to make lists — but don’t miss a musical gem There’s so much music available these days that people are going to miss — no matter how hard they try not to — some truly great pieces of work.

That’s why this time of year is my favorite. It’s not because of the pretty lights, the baked goods or the gifts.

It’s because for the rest of the month critics will be making their lists, checking them twice and picking everything from favorite songs, albums, most overlooked release, worst release, best reissue and a myriad of other musical categories.

The approach a critic takes to this process is personal. I’m sure as many different methods and systems exist as there are critics.

As someone who has been an unofficial critic for nearly a decade — compiling my own year-end list since 2008 — it’s a challenging process.

For me, it begins with a deceptively simple question: Am I picking my favorite music — or the best?

The difference in answers is huge.

For instance, according to most critics, Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” is his best album in that it represents his most radical leap forward as a musician and represents some of his most penetrating lyrics. On the other hand, “Darkness on the Edge of Town” or “Tunnel of Love”

connect with me on a far deeper level as a listener. So which receives more weight?

That’s the challenge of being a critic — separating your feelings and examining the music objectively. You need to recognize Clarke Reader what makes a piece of music special or LINER relevant, even if you NOTES don’t love it.

It’s a hard line to walk, and I only successfully do it some of the time.

For a while, I tried to live up to a critic’s consensus of music. My first few year-end lists were less of a reflection of my favorite music than what I saw other critics choosing.

At some point, you have to embrace the fact that music is a profoundly personal experience, and since it’s impossible to reach complete consensus on any kind of art, why bother trying? Instead of trying to build some kind of critical agreement, these lists should serve as a kind of personal time capsule.

The lists that most reflect the personality of the critic or staff are the best for this very reason — they focus on music that had the largest impact over the past 12 months. Those are the lists that show you something new.

That is, after all, what these lists are for — to foster discussion and to funnel the best music into the ears of people who might’ve missed it.

Such lists have helped me discover some of my favorite music: The placement of Miranda Lambert’s “Four the Record” on Rolling Stone’s 2011 list opened the door to country after nearly a lifetime of disinterest.

A list on National Public Radio that same year introduced me to the searing soul sounds of the Alabama Shakes.

And Complex’s year-ender, also in 2011, first alerted me to hip-hop virtuoso Kendrick Lamar, who has grown into one of the most important artists of our generation.

Be willing to keep your ears open this time of year. Try a genre or artist you’ve never considered before. Finding a musical gem you may have missed is the perfect way to cap off the year.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Adele’s “25,” released on XL Records Review: Adele returns after four long years with that once-in-a-lifetime voice, and a group of less sad songs. She looks to be only getting better with time, and her expanded influences bring a new sensibility to her music.

Favorite song: “Hello” Most romantic line: “But when the pain cuts you deep When the night keeps you from sleeping Just look and you will see That I will be your remedy.”

week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is working on his list of best music of the year, which will be published in the Jan. 7 issue. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com.

And share your favorite music publications at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

John Denver hits highlight holiday show Enjoy the holidays with the John Denver Holiday Concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center from Dec. 15 to 20. Featuring modern and traditional Christmas carols as well as some of John Denver’s most memorable hits, you’ll enjoy songs such as “Christmas for Cowboys,” “Aspenglow,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and “Back Home Again.”

The cast and band are led onstage

by Tony nominee Dan Wheetman, a world-class picker and fiddler and former member of the John Denver band. Acclaimed Nashville singer Gail Bliss also stars. Tickets range in price from $33 to $55 and may be purchased online at www. lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondayFriday. The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons St. Here are dates and times: 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 15; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17; 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 1:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19; 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20.

Lombardi leaving CBS4?

Amiable CBS4 sports anchor Vic Lombardi is leaving the station, where he’s worked since 1998, for an undetermined position with Altitude Sports, the Stan Kroenke-owned network, according to The Denver Post.

Lombardi, an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster, is expected to sign a contract with Altitude, which broadcasts Kroenkeowned pro teams the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids and the Colorado Mammoth.

The Post reports that Lombardi’s hire

“will give Altitude ... a push as it expands its local programming.” Lombardi’s contract with CBS4 is due to expire at the end of this year.

Ex-TV personality McIntosh runs for office Denver TV Penny Parker personality Mark McIntosh (former MILE HIGH CBS4 sportscaster) LIFE has decided to run for public office as a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s House District 6. He broke the news to in an email to his fans and followers of his inspirational Weekly Pep Talk.

Here’s part of what he said: “Dear family, friends and colleagues, “Throughout the years, for a variety of reasons, we have connected. We have developed a relationship tied to family, community or business. You are receiving this email today because of that connection.

“This correspondence is to alert you that I’m running for public office as a candidate for Colorado’s House District 6. For many years I have been passionate about service to others and helping people RISE UP and achieve goals and overcome challenges.

“Now I am ready to take that mission to the state House of Representatives.

Our RISE UP with Mark campaign platform focuses on three areas: Education, Economics and Community. For more information on our campaign, please check out the website at www.RiseUpWithMark. com.”

Running Dialogue exhibit at Lone Tree The Lone Tree Arts Center’s Running Dialogue exhibit began Dec. 3 and runs through Jan. 5.

The exhibit showcases the work of five Colorado artists who work in five different mediums, including: Ken Elliott — oil and pastel — Elliott is a landscape artist with a keen focus on color and composition. His works are direct, showing the lessons of the impressionist as well as modern schools.

Victoria Eubanks — encaustic — Eubanks brings 30 years of graphic sensibility and design experience to her studio.

Her work pulls from the common place, with objects or themes richly portrayed in the translucency of wax. Through layers of color, imagery and texture, she enables the mundane to become exotic.

Janice McDonald — collage — McDonald creates collages with fragments of paper and recycled imagery collected from her daily life and wanderings. She is especially intrigued with the oftenoverlooked backgrounds, colors, textures, shapes, and negative spaces in everyday printed materials.

Carol Ann Waugh — fiber — Waugh is an award-winning mixed media fiber artist. Her work explores unexpected connections and juxtapositions that can lead

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Running Dialogue can be viewed during LTAC open box office hours: weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two hours before live performances. Performances include theatrical, musical and educational productions for all ages throughout the year. The lineup is available at www. lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720509-1000.

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December 10, 2015

Edge Theater stages world premiere Exploding the family dynamic

By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Family relationships are often some of the strongest, most lasting bonds in a person’s life.

For both good and bad.

In Jeffrey Neuman’s “Exit Strategies,” which has its world premiere at The Edge Theatre this December, family bonds are tested when a son returns home to bury his father.

The show runs at The Edge, 1560 Teller St., through Dec. 27. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m.

Sunday. There will also be 8 p.m. shows on Thursday, Dec. 10 and 17.

The play was the winner of The Edge’s annual festival of new plays in 2014, and is the result of years of workshopping and development by Neuman, director Kate Marie Folkins and the actors.

“I wanted to take the opportunity to explore and explode the family dynamic,” Neuman said. “The idea came from a family visit I made with a friend, and the distinctive roles we all play in our own families.”

The story centers on Chance (Andrew Uhlenhopp), a working playwright who comes home for his father’s funeral, and is inexorably drawn into a complex and toxic situation with his family.

The play features Emma Messenger as Sheryl, Missy Moore as Kai, and Emily Paton Davies as Rachel.

“It’s really a show about love in the midst of extreme dysfunction and pain,” said Uhlenhopp. “It’s both heart-warming and heart-wrenching at the same time, and still manages to be very funny.”

The opportunity to create characters with the writer is a rare opportunity,

Emma Messenger and Emily Paton Davies in “Exit Strategies” at The Edge Theater. Courtesy photo by Rachel Graham according to both Messenger and Uhlenhopp, and the process has been extremely rewarding for all involved.

“This process is what actors dream of,” Messenger said. “I’ve been a champion of the play since I participated in the first reading two years ago. It’s great writing and an incredible group of artists.”

Developing “Exit Strategies” has been a very collaborative endeavor throughout, and Neuman credited Folkins for her dedication and efforts.

Seeing his play come to life has been an exciting process for Neuman, especially with the caliber of professionals at

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Exit Strategies”

Sunday - 6 p.m.

WHERE: Edge Theatre

Thursday, Dec. 10 and 17 - 8 p.m.

1650 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood

COST: $26

WHEN: Through Dec. 27

INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 or www. theedgetheater.com

Friday-Saturday - 8 p.m.

The Edge.

“It’s an embarrassment of riches when you get to work with actors, directors and designers as talented as I’ve been able to,”

he said. “Being a part of all this work has been incredible and exhilarating.”

For more information, call 303-2320363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.

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THANK YOU Molson Coors for initiating a dialogue

with Prospect Recreation and Park District regarding the sale of Applewood Golf Course!

We are heartened that Molson Coors’ actions reflect a commitment to the greater-Coors community in which you operate, as well as an effort to foster good stewardship of natural resources in the Clear Creek Valley.

We are hopeful that the parties’ good faith negotiations will result in a purchase agreement for the Applewood Golf Course.

The undersigned individuals and organizations (representing over 6,000 households in the community surrounding Molson Coors and the golf course) are committed to preserving the golf course and eagerly anticipate a win-win outcome between Molson Coors and PRPD.

Prospect Foundation

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CLUBS Ongoing Activities, Ongoing/Business Groups Mondays Golden Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday in the town of Golden. Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite are counted among its alumni. DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development.

We offer many activities, academic opportunities and scholarships. Please contact the chapter for more information. Email demolaygolden@ gmail.com or www.coloradodemolay.org and visit Golden’s page under the Chapter tab by clicking on the Golden photo.

Golden Nar-Anon family group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1320 Arapahoe St. We ask that people enter on the east side of the church and follow the signs to the upstairs meeting room. Call the Nar-Anon Family Groups World Service Organization at 800-477-6291 or go to Nar-Anon.org.

Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7-9 a.m. Mondays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, 10151 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood.

Meeting fee is $5 (cash preferred). Order from diner menu (pay on you own). Call Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for information. Republicans, especially students, youth and women, welcome to join.

Open mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.

Wheat Ridge Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays for lunch at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Come as our guest and learn about our service projects for the community.

Tuesdays

Applewood Kiwanis Club meets 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. You are invited to attend a meeting. Our goals are to serve children worldwide and in our community. We ring the bell for Salvation Army, deliver Christmas baskets to needy families and, assist the Jeffco Action Center with school supplies for children from low-income families. For more information, contact Fred McGehan at 303-947-1565.

Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7-8 a.m.

Tuesdays at The Arvada Centre For The Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. for a breakfast meeting. Come join us as our guest and learn about our community service projects and what Rotary does in the world to help people.

Denver Apple Pi, an Apple/Mac computer user group, meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at the Applewood Community Church (downstairs), 12930 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Program varies each month. We welcome those interested in learning more about their Apple or Mac computer. Visitors are welcome to see if you like our more mature group. More information may be found at denverapplepi.com.

Golden Rotary meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Rolling Hills Country Club, 15707 W. 26 Ave., Golden. This active organization reaches neighbors in need. We build, support, and organize. We save lives locally and globally. For additional information visit www.rotayclubofgolden. org or contact Pat Madison at 303-279-1021.

Lake Arbor Optimist Club Bringing Out the Best in Kids meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Breakfast served. Contact Terri Kearney, president, 303-506-6692; or Debbie Espinoza, treasurer, 720-937-2550. New members welcome.

Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of most months at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Greg Kann at 303-718-7307 with questions.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun,

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supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

TOPS CO 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 480-650-0537.

Wednesdays Adult Roller Skating is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Roller City at 64th and Sheridan, Arvada. Cost is $5 plus $2 to rent skates. Contact Toni at 303-868-8273.

American Legion Auxiliary presents Burger Nite, 5-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Post 178, 1655 Simms St., Lakewood. Members, their guests and active military invited for varied food and reasonable prices. Visit www.alpost178.org.

Arvada Biz Connection www.meetup.com/ Arvada-Business-Connection/ is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303997-9098.

Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis meets 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for a breakfast meeting. We invite you to join us for great fellowship, interesting programs, and the satisfaction of serving your community. This Kiwanis organization supports the Arvada Community Food Bank, the school backpack program, Santa House, Ralston House, and many other local organizations. For information or to visit a meeting, call Brad at 303-4314697.

Arvada Rotary meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Indian Tree Golf Club, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd.

The club engages in a variety of community service projects, with emphasis on assistance to and support of Arvada’s youth. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information visit www.arvadarotary.org or call Dave Paul at 303-431-9657.

Buffalo Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Jefferson County Government Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Toastmasters is an international organization that is a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. All are welcome. Look for signs pointing you to the right room. Go to www.buffalotoastmasters.org or www.meetup.com/Buffalo-Toastmasters-Golden/ for more information. Buffalo Toastmasters, where public speaking and leadership excellence is encouraged in a safe environment.

Concordia Lutheran Church Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood (the church nestled close to Green Mountain). The choir assists in Concordia’s tradi-

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tional worship service three out of four Sundays per month. If you have a desire to sing and are interested in joining, please contact 303-9895260.

Dawn Yawn Toastmasters meets from 6:458:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s Restaurant, 565 Union Blvd., Lakewood (on the southwest corner of 6th Avenue and Union Boulevard). You need Toastmasters training because communication is not optional, it is required. Do you communicate with confidence, are you worried about your next big presentation or job interview.

Attend the first three meetings for free. Call 303988-2025 for directions. For information contact dawnyawn.toastmastersclubs.org or John Googins, VP of membership, at 303-547-0084, john.googins@gmail.com.

Foothills Music Teachers Association meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of each month. FMTA is a local group of independent music teachers, affiliated with Colorado State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association. Call Kathy at 303-9889565.

Golden Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 16795 W. 50th Ave. Contact golden2740@hotmail.com or 303-279-2740 for more information, or to learn how to join.

Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

Order Sons of Italy in America/Denver Lodge 2075 meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5925 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lots of fun activities planned for summer meetings. Everyone welcome. Call 303-238-8055.

Professional women NW Metro Business and Professional Women meets the first Wednesday of each month from September to May. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. Thursdays All Comforting Things of Colorado Inc. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and encouragement to individuals by providing them items made by hand. We encourage you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our fun group. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month at Phillips Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce, Lakewood. For information, contact Sue King at susaneking70@msn. com or 303-986-1098.

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CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Lakewood networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at Panera Bread, 650 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS Professional Network at www.CertusNetwork.com.

Community Coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.

Golden Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at Buffalo Rose Events Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden. For information, contact Ed Dorsey at 303-829-5195, or go to or go to www.goldenlionsclub.org.

Golden Men’s Support Group meets 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays near the National Renewal Energy Lab. Call Roger at 720-289-6396 or Terry at 303-748-3748.

Investors’ meetings The Rocky Mountain Inventors Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding November and December) at Vesta Technology, 13050 W. 43rd Drive, Suite 300, Golden. Presentations in marketing, manufacturing, engineering, finance, business and legal, followed by networking. Go online to www.rminventor.org for details.

Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are currently in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities. Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Boulder

Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance). Tuesday, 11-11:30 a.m., Yoga, Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Fitness Training, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtnteamsurvivor.org.

Golden Gate Canyon Road, has meetings at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Activities include yoga, dances, eggmania, special wildlife programs, holiday craft fair. Grange hall available for rental for weddings, parties, reunions, etc.

Call Rich Phillips at 303-277-1933 or go to www. goldengategrange.com. New members welcome.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you.

The club meets the second Thursday of the month at members’ homes. Members come from all along the Front Range because this is the only such club available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m.

Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303273-8882 for reservations and information.

Stuck in the Middle, a social support group for spouses and caregivers of those with chronic illnesses, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. You’ve been a caregiver for years, your spouse or family member has moved to a facility and now you are faced with the isolation of living alone. Or your loved one is at home and you need time for yourself. Would you like to meet others in similar situations? SITM meets in member’s homes.

Email Bonnie, bonnieforsitm@earthlink.net, for information.

Wheat Ridge Kiwanis Club invites you to breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Davies’ Chuck Wagon on 26th Avenue just west of Kipling. Come join us for speakers, comaraderie and community service. We are a small club and we have a great time serving the children of our community and more. Call David Colson at 303-507-2919, email info@wheatridgekiwamis.com or go to www. wheatridgekiwanis.com.

Fridays CalmUp Journey Prefer to help yourself rather than do the coaching or psychotherapy thing?

Let me share with you free information about the CalmUp Journey, a one-page self-examination worksheet for men and women. Join me for coffee or tea from 8-9 a.m. most Fridays at Whole Foods Market Belmar, 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Let me know you’re planning to be there so we’re sure to connect. Contact www.

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HeartPULSE Learn how to take an active role in your health and well-being. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Contact HeartPULSE for information on cost. Each session features an educational presentation, energy exercises, and ‘healing’ meditations. Contact heartpulse@att.net.

Game On meets 1-4 p.m. at Community Recreation Center, 68th and Wadsworth. The North Jeffco Senior Friday Club meets weekly to play cards and board games, including bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand & foot, mahjong, billiards and dominoes. No RSVP. All supplies provided and refreshments. Monthly pot luck/catered meals. Golfing and bowling opportunities, too. For information call Bob Stremel, 303-9054315.

South Jeffco Rotary Club meets at 7:15 a.m.

Fridays at Fox Hollow Golf Course, 13410 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood. Contact Bruce at 303-919-3741.

Saturdays Colorado Citizens for Peace meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the intersections of West 52nd and Wadsworth Boulevard to try to bring an end to the wars. Signs will be furnished for those who do not have them. Contact Cindy Lowry at 303-431-1228 or waylonthecat.lowry@yahoo. com.

Grand Piano Show Patrice LeBlanc performs from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Grappa Mediterranean Bistro, 1027 Washington St., Golden. Go to www.grappabistro.com. Call 303273-8882 for reservations and information.

LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of support groups for people who want to live free from alcohol and other addictive drugs. Meetings are at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 6655 W. Jewell Ave. Unit 100. Appointments and membership is not required. LifeRing’s approach to sobriety focuses on empowering individuals through the strength of sober conversation. Go to www.liferingcolorado.org.

Piece Together Sewing meets from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month, starting in January, at Sloans Lake Community Church, 2796 Utica St., Denver. All are welcome.

The group sews lap quilts for the University of Colorado Hospital, cloth bags for food for the Jeffco Action Center, mittens for the Denver Rescue Mission and Severe Weather Shelter, or bring your own project. You also may bring your own machine. Contact Sharon Behm, 303-241-8644.

Rocky Mountain Shipwrights is a wood ship modeling club that meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Rockler’s Woodworking and Hardware Store, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The club also has a workshop at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road, where we work on our models and get help from experienced modelers. Go to www.rockymountainshipwrights. org for information.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1071 meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St., Lakewood. Beforehand, join the group from 8-10 a.m. for a low-cost breakfast at the Elks Lodge.

Chapter helps all veterans with health care, benefits, employment and training, monetary assistance and other veteran’s issues. Go to www. vva1071.org for more detailed information or call 303-870-2428.

Sundays Colorado Carvers Club. Join us to develop or expand your interest in all types of wood carving. Colorado Carvers Club meets at 9 a.m. the second Sunday of each month at Maple Grove Grange Hall, 3130 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge.

Meetings include carving time and discussion.

Go to www.coloradocarvers.org.

Free waltz/polka lessons Polka Lover Klubs, Denver Kickers, 16776 W. 50th Ave. in Golden, meets 3-7 p.m. Sundays. Live music. Beautiful dance floor. Admission $4 members, $6 nonmembers. Annual membership $15. Contact Leo at 720-232-0953 or leoincolorado@gmail.com.

Ongoing /Education

Discussion groups Covenant Village hosts Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This series of monthly events features expert speakers on a wide variety of educational and entertaining topics. Please plan to attend one, several or all of our programs, held at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-4032205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Come early for refreshments; fellowship lectures begin at 2 p.m. To learn more about the residency options and lifestyle at Covenant Village of Colorado, call us at 303-424-4828.

ESL classes — Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. 44th St. in Wheat Ridge, is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes for adults 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday nights.

These classes will emphasize a conversational method of instruction. Beginner through advanced classes are offered. You may register on any Thursday night. For directions or more information, call the church at 410-442-5800 or go to our website at www.cpcwheatridge.org.

Ongoing /Fine Arts and Entertainment

Dance club — Blue Nova Dance Club meets 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays every month at the Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court in Wheat Ridge. For more information or dance lessons, contact Dave at 303-578-6588 or email BlueNova.RoundDanceClub@gmail.com.

Music performances Patrice LeBlanc performs on keyboard and vocals 6-9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield St. Call 303-237-1133 for more information.

Singers needed The Troubadours Choir is looking for a director and new members. This is a volunteer choir, comprised mostly of seniors. The Troubadours meet at 9 a.m. every Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 45th and Wadsworth. For more information, call Gary at 303-477-1380.

Symphony auditions The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (includes an honorarium), principal viola (includes an honorarium) and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections.

Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, September through May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-980-0400 for requirements, appointment and further information.

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Cultural celebrations enrich holiday tapestry Denver metro area’s diversity reflected in annual festivities

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The holiday fever that generally focuses on the Christian Christmas and American New Year celebrations can overshadow the multitude of other religious and cultural traditions that reflect the diversity of the Denver metro area: Buddhists celebrated Bodhi Day on Dec. 8. The event recognizes the day Buddha experienced enlightenment.

Those with a Mexican heritage celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Day on Dec. 12 to honor the patron saint — the Virgin Mary — of Mexico.

And there are so many more, including the AfricanAmerican Kwanzaa, the Jewish Hanukkah and the Vietnamese Tet and Chinese New Year festivities.

“Colorado is known for its welcoming spirit,” said Kelly Brough, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. “Not just at the holidays, but year-round, our community benefits from the richness that comes as a result of celebrating different cultures and perspectives. It’s that spirit of collaboration and openness that make us such a top destination for the next generation.”

Christmas Images marking the Christmas holiday include Nativity scenes and Santa Claus.

The nativity scene symbolizes the religious celebration of the birth of Jesus. Many churches hold Christmas Eve and candlelight services.

“Christmas is one of the two most important dates on the Christian calendar,” said Scott Carranza, pastor of Jesus of Nazareth Compassionate Ministries in Lakewood. “Christmas marks the birth of Jesus and a time to celebrate the arrival of our savior. The other date is Easter, when we mourn Jesus dying on the cross for our sins, but then celebrate his resurrection.”

Carranza pastors a Spanish-language church, which has an early Christmas Eve service so families can get home for the traditional celebration.

“We also do a posada, which is the re-enactment of Mary and Joseph seeking lodging,” he said. “We rent a donkey, dress the parts and, with Mary riding the donkey, the group tours the neighborhood singing Christmas carols.”

Of course, images of Santa are everywhere as the season of shopping for gifts shifts into high gear. Santa’s helpers are available to speak to children in a variety of locations from malls and the red-suited elf or his helpers visit hospitals, nursing homes and other locations.

Hanukkah For the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah — also known as the Festival of Lights — celebrated this year from Dec. 6 to Dec. 14, the primary symbol is the menorah. The nine-pronged candlestick represents the rededication of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C. after the Syrians-Greeks had desecrated it by placing idols of their gods there.

“The holiday celebrates the miracle of oil for lighting the eight branches of the menorah in the temple,” said Zev Pomeranz, assistant rabbi at Aish Denver, a Jewish learning center in Greenwood Village. “There was only undesecrated oil to keep the menorah lighted for one day, but it would take eight days to purify oil. However, the miracle is there was enough oil for all eight days.”

On the first day of Hanukkah, one candle in the menorah is lit. An additional candle is lit each day until all eight candles are burning. The ninth candle is used to light the other candles. Jewish congregations gather for Hanukkah services, reciting special prayers thanking God for the miracle of oil for the menorah and singing songs of praise.

“There are also social gatherings where traditional Hanukkah foods … like latkes, potato pancakes that are cooked in hot oil,” Pomeranz said.

Kwanzaa Kwanzaa celebrations are held from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, primarily in locations around the Five Points neighborhood at the northeast edge of Denver’s central business district.

“We have special programs on each of the seven days,” said Thedora Jackson of the Kwanzaa Committee of Denver. “Kwanzaa is a time to honor African heritage in the African-American culture, and there will be music, food and dancing reflecting African culture.”

Last year’s first-day celebration attracted several hundred people, Jackson said.

Kwanzaa began in 1965 when Maulana Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University at Long Beach, sought to bring the African-American community together in a positive manner following the Watts riots in Los Angeles. The celebration was intended as a way to help African-Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage.

The Kwanzaa celebration began in Denver in the early 1970s, Jackson said. Early celebrations were small, but they’ve grown in size and attendance every year.

“We have many different activities,” she said. “One important activity is we take time during the celebration to honor and recognize those who have been active in our community.”

A girl pets the nose of one of the lion dancers during the Chinese New Year celebration at the Twin Dragon Restaurant in Englewood. The restaurant is among a number of locations in the metro area that celebrates the holiday with fireworks and lion dancers. File photo

Chinese New Year Firecrackers and dragons are images of the Chinese and Tet new years that are celebrated in late January or early February in the Denver area.

As the name indicates, Chinese New Year celebrates the turning of the Chinese calendar. According to customs and traditions, it is a time to clean the house to sweep away all ill fortune and make way for incoming good fortune. Traditions also include lighting firecrackers and giving money gifts in red paper envelopes to children and the elderly.

Although Chinese New Year is Feb. 7 and 8, the annual celebration at the Twin Dragon restaurant in Englewood will be Feb. 12 and 13.

“We have the lion dancers come in to set off strings of firecrackers and to perform for our customers,” restaurant owner Shiou Yun Wang said. “The firecrackers and the dancers are traditional. It used to be the Twin Dragon event was the only celebration in the area. But now other restaurants and other locations in Denver’s Chinese neighborhoods are holding the celebrations.”

Tet New Year Tet is the celebration of the Vietnamese New Year. The formal Vietnamese name means the Feast of the First Morning of the First Day. It is usually celebrated on the same day as the Chinese New Year.

Traditions include visiting a friend, honoring ancestors, giving gifts and opening a business.

The Vietnamese neighborhood called Little Saigon, on South Federal Boulevard between Alameda and Mississippi, holds some Tet celebrations. A Tet celebration was held last winter at the King’s Landing Seafood Restaurant at 2200 W. Alameda Ave., including lion dancers, fireworks and traditional Vietnamese food.

The restaurant plans to celebrate Tet and Chinese New Year on Feb. 8, which will include lion dancers and other Tet holiday activities.

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“I lived near Natrang and Tet was a huge time of celebration,” he said during a shopping trip to Little Saigon.

“I have been here since about 1979. Tet isn’t celebrated like it was in Vietnam, but there are restaurants that celebrate Tet and the Chinese New Year together. It is OK, I guess, but I wish there was a big Tet celebration to honor our heritage.”

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ART Fine Woodworking Program Red Rocks Community College’s fine woodworking program presents its Out of the Woods woodworking showcase of finely crafted wood innovations in furniture, cabinetry, instruments and artwork. The event features speakers, panel discussions and woodworking demonstrations. The winter 2015 woodworking event is from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Collectors Specialty Woods, 4355 Monaco St., Denver. Go to www.cswoods.com.

THEATER/SHOWS ‘A Christmas Carol’ Colorado ACTS presents a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol.” For Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is “Bah” and “humbug!” But on Christmas Eve, four spirits visit him, warning him about his stingy and miserly ways. After a fitful and revealing night, Ebenezer wakes up a new man, full of generosity and a new love for humanity. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Colorado ACTS Theatre, 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge.

Call 303-456-6772 or go to www.coloradoacts.org.

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The Nutcracker Ballet Ariel presents seven performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Ballet Ariel’s The Nutcracker blends the holiday traditions of previous productions and its own special ballet, directed by Ilena Norton, Oleg Dedogryuk, and Patricia Renzetti with guest artist Paul Noel Fiorino as Drosselmeyer. Performances are at 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20, and Monday, Dec. 21, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Tickets are available at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the Lakewood Cultural Center box office.

Humbug! A Christmas Musical Join Arvada Covenant Church for a free community Christmas event, “Humbug! A Christmas Musical,” presented at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the church, 5555 Ward Road, Arvada. Admission is free, and a complimentary dessert café is open. A freewill offering will be received. Every year, the church’s volunteers and staff put together the free Christmas event, complete with fun, music, laughter and the hope of the Gospel.

Call 303-422-1235.

Renewable Energy Energy from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, etc.) are an important part of the future of energy in the United States and the world. The issues involved are complex, involving technical challenges, economic issues, as well as environmental, political and social factors. Join Active Minds from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, as we survey the state of renewable energy and look at the various forces that will influence how these resources will evolve in the future. Program takes place at Brookdale Green Mountain, 12791 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Program is free; RSVP at 303-237-5700.

Staged Reading of ‘Christmas Carol’ Evergreen Players presents a staged reading of the holiday favorite “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tickets are available by calling 303-674-4934 or online at www.evergreenplayers.org. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and, of course, Tiny Tim, in celebrating the season.

Christmas Cantata Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents a special musical presentation of Joseph Martin’s Tapestry of Light during its regularly scheduled worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2035 Ellis St., Golden. You’ll thrill to the sounds of Christmas music as presented by the music ensembles of AVUMC and accompanied by a traditional Celtic consort. Take some time to center yourself and reflect on the joys of the season. Go to www.applewoodvalleychurch.org.

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Stories on Stage presents “Making Merry,” featuring all-time favorites are revisited for the 15th anniversary holiday show. The show is at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, at Chautauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. For tickets, go to www.chautauqua.com or call 303-4407666. Shows also are at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. Tickets available at www.storiesonstage.org or by calling 303-494-0523.

Old Mister Scrooge Bring the family to Faith Bible Chapel’s production of the classic Christmas story at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19, in the East Campus Auditorium at 6210 Ward Road, Arvada. The live stage production of “Old Mister Scrooge” has all the basic elements of the classic story, along with a few twists. Admission is free.

The show is appropriate for ages 5 and older. No child care is available.

Story of ‘The Nutcracker’ Nearly everyone knows the tale of the Nutcracker, a gift to Marie from her uncle on Christmas Eve. Sadly, the beautiful nutcracker has been broken and later that night Marie goes to check up on it. To her surprise, it has come alive, and a story-within-the-story begins. The audience is invited to become a part of the Nutcracker story and everyone gets to live happily ever after. Miners Alley Children’s Theatre presents “The Story of the Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 19 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Appropriate for ages 12 and under, and the people who love them.

‘Tuna Christmas’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “A Tuna Christmas” through Friday, Dec. 20 at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or going online at minersalley.com.

‘Exit Strategies’ The Edge Theater presents “Exit Strategies” through Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. No show on Dec. 25. Tickets are available at www.theedgetheater.com or by calling 303-232-0363.

Casino Murder Mystery The Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion presents “Let’s Kill the Whistleblower!” an interactive comedy murder-mystery through Thursday, Dec. 31 at 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver. Show times are 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 4, with times to be added through Dec. 31. Get tickets at CasinoMurderMysteries.com or 303-477-8205. Seating is limited and this show is appropriate for all ages.

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EVENTS Garden Center Classes, Events Country Fair Garden Center plans a holiday fair Saturday, Dec. 12, with visits from Santa. County Fair Garden Center is at 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 or go to www.countryfairgarden.com.

Christmas Sing-Along Faith Bible Chapel presents its Christmas Sing-Along at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in the Family Worship Center, 6250 Wright St., Arvada. The evening will be filled with Christmas carols and drama to bring joy and inspiration to the Christmas season. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Atrium.

Homemade Cookie Sale Enjoy homemade cookies without the baking. Arvada United Methodist Church will have its annual homemade cookie sale from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Proceeds benefit local elementary schools.

Garbology Do your eyes grow wide when looking at the amount of trash that fills the garbage pail, especially in the holiday season? Come dive into the world of packaging and wrapping and get creative about how to reduce, reuse and recycle. Program is from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Program is free. Register in advance. Call 720-898-7405.

The Discovery of the South Pole Dec. 15 is the anniversary of the discovery of the South Pole by Roald Amundsen, “the last of the Vikings.” The race to the South Pole was one of the greatest international races prior to the race to the moon and was full of tragedy and triumph. It featured tiny, newly independent Norway against the British Empire, upon which the “sun never set.” It was David vs. Goliath. Join Active Minds 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, us as we tell the gripping story of those who perished and prevailed in this epic quest.

Program takes place at Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Program is free; RSVP at 303-235-5275.

Pursue an Adventure-Filled Life Practical and fun ways to add excitement and adventure to your world will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Pursuing an Audacious Life: Inspiration From a Man Who’s Traveled to Every Country,” features a filmed interview with Chris Guillebeau, an author who set a goal to travel to all 193 countries in the world and did so in 10.5 years. Guillebeau first developed the dream while working as an aid worker in Western Africa. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

Greece The ongoing Greek financial crisis is creating political and economic turmoil within the country and beyond, especially within the European community. Join Active Minds 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, as we share the story of Greece, from its ancient history to current struggle.

We will end with a look at how the story may continue to unfold given the economic response from the rest of Europe. Program is free and takes place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. Call 303-7424800 to RSVP.

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: Monday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; Wednesday, Dec. 16, 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood (contact Dee Ann Pfifer, 303-987-7660); Thursday, Dec. 31, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., REI, 5375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood; Thursday, Dec. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Alpine Chorale Holiday Concert

Tai Chi Classes

The Alpine Chorale’s holiday concert will feature Bach’s “Magnificat,” a variety of holiday-themed music from the Renaissance to the 21st century, and the traditional audience sing-along. The chorale will be accompanied by an orchestra and soloists from the Denver area. Tickets available at www.alpinechorale.org or at the door. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Go to http://www.alpinechorale.org.

Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada, hosts tai chi classes Mondays, through Dec. 14. Class for beginners is from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Class for those who’ve done tai chi before is from 5-6 p.m. Redirect the stress of life into something smooth, nourishing and strengthening.

Bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Patricia Douglas is certified through Tai Chi for Health Institute. Sign up in advance; call 720-898-7405.

Holiday Sing-Along

Learn how to use quality chocolate to enhance your food and health. Free program is from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Contact Megan Grover at 303-423-0990.

Augustana Arts presents its Colorado Women’s Chorale Holiday SingAlong at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets are available at 303-388-4962 or www.AugustanaArts.org.

Concordia Choir Seeks Voices Concordia Lutheran Church Choir is starting its fall choir program and is looking to add new voices. The choir is a great cross section of the community and welcomes newcomers who have a desire to praise God with their voice. Concordia Lutheran is directed by Dr. Jill Schroeder-Dorn of Colorado Christian University. The choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The choir assists in Concordia’s traditional worship service. The church is at 13371 W. Alameda Parkway in Lakewood. Contact 303-989-5260.

ARTS/CRAFTS Holiday Show and Sale The Arvada Ceramic Arts Guild plans its 10th annual holiday show and sale, featuring functional and sculptural ceramics, glass, jewelry and paintings by 17 local artists. Hours for the show are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, with an opening reception from

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CoQ10: The Energy of Life Not only do you feel tired, your cells are tired too. Not enough energy in your cells leads to poor health throughout your body. Fortunately, there is CoQ10. Join us to learn the many, many health benefits of CoQ10. Program is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Natural Grocers Mission Trace, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Go to www.NaturalGrocers.com/mt.

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 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www.

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TIGERS TOUGH IN EARLY WRESTLING ACTION

Lakewood’s Jeff Arguello works to put the shoulders of Legend’s Sheavon Scott to the mat in during a preliminary round 106-pound match at the Dec. 5 Warrior Invitational wrestling tournament. Arguello scored the pin and moved to the next round of competition. Lakewood’s wrestlers finished fifth in the team standings by amassing a score of 111. Other successful Tigers grapplers included Gabe Dinette, who won the championship at 145 pounds; two Tigers, Danny Timback (113 pounds) and Jake Debruyn (195 pounds), finished second in their respective weight classes. Photo by Tom Munds

Wrestling rankings put Pomona on top Tim Yount has released his preseason On The Mat rankings.

In Class 5A, Pomona was the preseason topranked team.

Ponderosa was sixth, Chaparral seventh, Castle View Jim Benton 11th and Arvada West 12th.

OVERTIME Two-time state champion Tomas Gutierrez of Pomona was ranked No. 1 in the 120-pound class while Jackson Huffman of Horizon topped the list of 126-pound wrestlers.

Cherry Creek’s state champion Matt Finesilver was No. 1 at 145 pounds. Other top-ranked wrestlers were Chaparral’s Dawson Cranmer at 170 pounds, Mountain Vista’s Trent Schultz at 195 pounds and Ponderosa’s Cohlton Schultz at 220.

Plains Conference Most Valuable Player Ponderosa senior tight end Matt Brady was named the 4A Plains League Most Valuable Player, according to Mustangs coach Jaron Cohen.

Brady caught 51 passes for 522 yards and five touchdowns. He was also valuable on the defensive line. He had 37 total tackles that included five for losses.

Other Ponderosa first team selections were wide receiver Nick Wilson, offensive lineman Jake Grimm and offensive lineman Zach Birkbeck.

Valor Christian defenders Gabe Kortz (32), Charles McDonald (24) and Ben Waters (3) surround Pomona’s Max Borghi (21). Photo by Paul DiSalvo

Panthers take silver trophy Pomona earns runner-up state 5A football honors

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Pomona’s team brought home a trophy from the state Class 5A state football championship game, but not the one they wanted as the Panthers finished second when Valor staged a late comeback to win the game and the championship 29-26.

Pomona coach Jay Madden said his team gave a great effort and he was very proud of them.

“We had the game we wanted even though we did give up more yards to their running game than we wanted them to do,” he said after the game. “We were in a position to win, but sometimes the ball bounces funny. However, give Valor credit because they played a heck of a game.”

Valor coach Rod Sherman praised the Panthers. He said they are a well-coached team that plays hard.

Key moments: Pomona scored the first touchdown on a seven-yard pass from Panthers quarterback Ryan Marquez to Elijah Leyva. Tyler Thimsen kicked the extra point to make it 7-0. Minutes later

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HISTORY Pomona has lost in five of its six big-school championship game appearances. A look at those scores: 1983 - Cherry Creek 13, Pomona 7 (4A) 1986 - Cherry Creek 35, Pomona 7 (4A) 1988 - Pomona 24, Montbello 21 (4A) 1993 - Boulder 10, Pomona 9 (6A) 2009 - Mullen 27, Pomona 24 (5A) 2015 - Valor Christian 29, Pomona 26 (5A) Panthers defender Brandon Micale tackled Valor quarterback Dylan McCaffrey in the end zone for a safety to boost the Pomona lead to 9-0.

Pomona led 16-7 at halftime and 19-14 at the end of the third quarter. Sophomore Max Borghi scored a touchdown with 8:55 left in the game and the extra point increased the Panther lead to 26-14.

But Valor rallied and scored two touchdowns and a two-point conversion in the final four minutes to win the game, 29-26.

Key players/statistics: Pomona rushed for 134 yards with Borghi as the leading rusher with 13 carries for 113 yards. He also threw a touchdown pass and caught

four passes for 51 yards. Quarterback Ryan Marquez completed 12 of 19 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown. Masavik Dominguez was the leading pass receiver as he caught six balls for 63 yards and a touchdown.

They said it: Junior Leyva said the loss hurts but his team is strong and will put this behind them.

“We should have won this game. but we have seen what it takes to get to the championship and we can build on that next year,” he said.

Going forward: Coach Madden agreed Pomona is a young team with a lot of talented players with championship game experience returning next season.

“This can be a building block, but we know it takes a lot of hard work and even some luck to get to the state championship game,” he said. “I know we will bounce back.”

Leyva said the Panthers are very young, with only eight or nine seniors on the roster.

“Now we have to take away the lessons from this game and use that as a building block for next season,” he said. “Our young team will learn from this, keep getting better and better and we will be a force to be reckoned with.”

Back home from Dominican Republic Chaparral senior Emily Moore is back home and more enlightened about life in the Dominican Republic.

Moore, 17 other softball and baseball players, a few parents, and Chap softball and baseball coach Alan DiGiosio spent the week of Thanksgiving in the Dominican Republic to complete Phase Two of the Diamond Project in which softball equipment donated last fall was sent to the Dominican Republic.

“It was an amazing trip,” recalled Moore. “We played four games against teams from the DR and we also put on a fast-pitch clinic for local girls. It was so awesome to see how even though we live 2,500 miles away in different countries with a language barrier, we still understand the same game with the same rules and same passion.

“We got to spend a lot of time in the towns and hanging out with the locals.

Everyone was so nice and friendly and generous to us. It was really an eyeopener. Most people down there have so little, yet they still are so kind and happy.

Here in the United States we have so much and unfortunately we often just take it all for granted.”

Community Connection International, which helped arrange the trip to the Dominican Republic, is accepting donations that are mainly used to give the literacy coaches in Consuelo a meager monthly salary. The goal this December is to increase the four monthly donors to 20. Information can be obtained from Chaparral teacher Angie Bennett, who is the CEO of the nonprofit CCI, at bennettcci@gmail.com.

International Bowl participant Cherry Creek junior linebacker Santino Marchiol has been named to the United States Under 18 national football team that has been assembled by USA Football.

He will be one of 56 players on Team USA who will play a team from Canada in the 2016 International Bowl, which will be held Jan. 31 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

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Perfect season for placekicker Arapahoe placekicker Nate Rapue didn’t miss when he was sent out to convert an extra point or kick a field goal.

Rapue made 26 of 26 points after touchdown kicks and connected on all six of his field goal attempts to finish the season with 44 points.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968.

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JEFFERSON SAINTS GIRLS BASKETBALL Berthoud 90, Jefferson 17 The Saints lost the neutral tournament game Dec. 3.

Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

Denver Science & Tech Stapleton 37, Jefferson 24 The Saints lost the neutral tournament game Dec. 4.

Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

Denver South 81, Jefferson 11 The Saints lost the neutral tournament game Dec. 5.

Key performers: Individual statistics not available.

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LAKEWOOD TIGERS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood 64, Modesto Christian 46 Lakewood claimed victory against neutral tournament opponent Modesto Christian in a match on Dec. 5.

Key performers: Senior Mackenzie Forrest led with 14 points and two three-pointers made. Senior Madeline Miller was four for four on free throws.

Vista Murrieta 51, Lakewood 43 Lakewood fell to neutral tournament opponent Vista Murrieta in a match on Dec. 4.

IMG Academy 60, Lakewood 39 IMG Academy held off Lakewood in a neutral tournament match on Dec. 3.

Key performers: Senior Mackenzie Forrest led with 18 points and six two-pointers made. Senior Madeline Miller was three for three on free throws.

Lakewood 43, Cactus Shadows 37 Lakewood claimed victory against Cactus Shadows in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 3.

Key performers: Senior Mackenzie Forrest led with 18 points and two three-pointers made.

BOYS BASKETBALL Westminster 87, Lakewood 85 Lakewood fell by a slim margin to nonconference opponent

Westminster in a home game on Dec. 4.

Key performers: Juniors Dallas Bailey and Jacob Storey both had 30 points. Junior Manny Garcia was three for three in two pointers. Storey was also 12 for 14 in free throws.

Hinkley 59, Lakewood 58 Lakewood fell to nonconference opponent Hinkely by a single point in an away game on Dec. 2.

Key performers: Junior Dallas Bailey led with 17 points, followed by junior Kolton Peterson with 16.

Both went four for five in two-pointers made. Juniors Jacob Storey, Steven Romero and Peterson, and sophomore Ezekiel Sundberg were all two for two in free throws.

GIRLS SWIMMING Lakewood’s girls swimming team placed first in a tournament of four teams, including Dakota Ridge, Columbine, and Bear Creek.

Ileana Dinette had the best finish time in the one-meter, Juliana Lucena in the 50 free and 100 free, Julia McDonald in the 100 back and 200 Individual Medley, Gretchen Knaut in the 100 fly, Amanda Ballard in the 200 free, and Anna Granquist in the 500 free. Lakewood’s relay team also had the best times in the 200 and 400 Free Relay, and the 200 Medley Relay.

ALAMEDA PIRATES GIRLS BASKETBALL Aurora Central 38, Alameda 25 Alameda fell to nonconference opponent Aurora Central in a home game on Dec. 4.

Key performers: Sophomore Angel Bernard led with eight points. Sophomore Laryssa Gomez was three for five from the line. Senior Misty Martinez had six rebounds.

Alameda 39, Platte Canyon 29 Alameda Pirates took the win in an away nonconference game against Platte Canyon on Dec. 1.

Key performers: Junior Valincia Lucero led with 11 points.

Sophomore Angel Bernard was five for six in free throws. Bernard also had four offensive and defensive rebounds.

BOYS BASKETBALL Conifer 59, Alameda 25 Alameda fell to nonconference opponent Conifer in an away game on Dec. 4.

Alameda 52, Arvada 27 Alameda took the win against nonconference opponent Arvada in an away game on Dec. 3.

Key performers: Junior Anthony Lawson led with 13 points, followed by junior Marcus Wilcox with 11 points. Lawson was four for five in free throws.

Alameda 65, Platte Canyon 45 Alameda claimed victory against Platte Canyon in an away nonconference game on Dec 1.

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BEAR CREEK BEARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Bear Creek 37, Prairie View 36 The Bears won the away nonconference game Dec. 2.

Key performers: Sophomore Romola Dominguez scored 12 points. Senior Marissa Morton had nine rebounds and six steals. Junior Haley Abeyta had 13 rebounds and three steals.

Brighton 46, Bear Creek 42 The Bears lost the home nonconference game Dec. 4.

Key performers: Sophomore Romola Dominguez scored 12 points. Senior Marissa Morton scored 11 points.

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Fort Collins 72, Bear Creek 45 The Bears lost the home nonconference game Dec. 2.

Key performers: Senior Max Bailey scored 13 points. Junior Walker Rumsey had 9 points.

Highlands Ranch 48, Bear Creek 43 The Bears lost the home neutral tournament game Dec.

Key performers: Senior Max Bailey scored 19 points. Junior Walker Rumsey had 6 points. Senior Jonathan Kramer had 6 points.

Palmer 66, Bear Creek 40 The Bears lost the neutral nonconference game Dec. 5.

Key performers: Junior Walker Rumsey scored 11 points.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Fairview 64, Green Mountain 48 Green Mountain fell to nonconference opponent Fairview in a home game on Dec. 3.

BOYS BASKETBALL Green Mountain 54, Mountain View 53 Green Mountain squeaked out a victory against nonconference opponent Mountain View in a home game on Dec. 4.

Key performers: Sophomore Alex Telles led with 16 points, followed by senior Alec Stowell with 13 points. Ju-

nior Justin Booher was three for four on two-pointers. Senior Max Desmond had three offensive rebounds and seven defensive.

Green Mountain 57, Thompson Valley 55 Green Mountain claimed a narrow victory against nonconference opponent Thompson Valley in an away game on Dec. 2.

Key performers: Senior Austin Fritts led with 24 points and was eight for 10 on free throws. Junior Dylan Jacob was two for three in two pointers.

D’EVELYN JAGUARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Mountain Vista 71, D’Evelyn 50 D’Evleyn lost to Mountain Vista in a home tournament game on Dec. 5.

D’Evelyn 76, Rock Canyon 48 D’Evelyn took the win against Rock Canyon in an away tournament match on Dec. 4 Dakota Ridge 61, D’Evelyn 54 D’Evelyn fell to Dakota Ridge in a neutral tournament game on Dec. 3.

Key performers: Junior Jillian Smith led with 18 points. Senior Kayla Walden was two for two on threepointers made. Freshman Tori Szathmary made five of six free throws.

Regis Jesuit 69, D’Evelyn 59 D’Evelyn fell to nonconference opponent Regis Jesuit in a home game on Dec. 1.

Key performers: Senior Aubrey Sotolongo led with

22 points, followed by senior Lexi Reed with 19 points.

Sophomore Angi Reed made seven of eight free throws.

BOYS BASKETBALL Pueblo South 56, D’Evelyn 35 Pueblo South Colts held off D’Evelyn in an away tournament game on Dec. 5.

Key performers: Seniors Adam Jolton led with 10 points. Seniors Cameron Brown, Jack Draeb and Jolton were all two for two on free throws.

D’Evelyn 65, Vista PEAK Prep 45 D’Evelyn beat out Vista PEAK Prep in a home tournament match on Dec. 4.

Key performers: Seniors Jack Draeb and Owen Burke both had 11 points scored. Senior Charlie Davis had 10 points. Senior Corey Skelton was three for three on free throws.

D’Evelyn 50, Denver West 23 D’Evelyn claimed victory over Denver West in a home tournament game on Dec. 3.

Key performers: Senior Adam Jolton led with 14 points, followed by senior Cameron Brown with 12. Senior Owen Burke had two offensive rebounds and seven defensive.

GIRLS BASKETBALL D’Evelyn’s girls swimming team placed second in a tournament of three teams, including Wheat Ridge and Pomona.

Jamie Lefevre had the best finish in the one-meter, Grace Thompson in the 100 fly, and Emma Devin in the 100 breast. The D’Evelyn relay team also had the best time in the 200 medley relay.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bovines give and expect loyalty, so it might not be easy to reconcile with someone you feel let you down. Why not ask a neutral party to set up a clear-the-air meeting?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Anticipating the holidays with family and friends fuels your must-do Gemini energies. But try to pace yourself so you’ll be up for whatever comes along later.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) More background information might come through regarding a decision you expect to make. Be sure to check the source carefully before you move.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The strong, nurturing nature of the Lion comes through this week as you reach out to family and friends in need of your warm and loving support.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship that has almost totally unraveled could be close to being restored with more effort on your part to be more patient and less judgmental.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of fair play is strong this week, which can cause a problem with a longtime relationship. But in the end, you’ll know what decision to make.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might not know all the facts behind an unwelcome development, so keep that Scorpion temper in check and resist lashing out at anyone.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to reinforce relationships -- family, friends, colleagues -- that might have been overlooked in recent years.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family situations continue to thrive. Business associations also improve. Some holiday plans might have to be shifted a bit. Be flexible.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Avoid any influence of negative energy in this week’s aspect by not allowing small problems to grow into large ones. Work them out immediately.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need advice on how to deal with a challenge to his or her moral values. And who better than you to give the honest answer?

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By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com A year-round snow sports facility slid one step closer to becoming a reality in Castle Rock Dec. 1, when Castle Rock Town Council entered into a memorandum of understanding with P3 Advisors LLC — the company interested in developing the synthetic-snow park tentatively named SnowSports365 at Philip S. Miller Park.

No contractual rights or obligations have been established yet, but now that council has voted unanimously to continue with the project, both parties can move toward a potential development agreement.

The entire cost of the project is estimated at $28 million, all of which will be funded by the developer.

However, P3 requested a $2.7 million loan with 2.5 percent interest from the town of Castle Rock to help pay for improvements that will help benefit the entire park, including additional parking lots, utility extensions and additional lighting. The loan was approved as part of the Dec. 1 agreement.

SnowSports 365 would be built on 9.5 acres at the Philip S. Miller Park. The artificial ski surface is made of premium, engineered polymer surface called Snowflex.

When misted with water, the surface provides a similar skiing experience to snow, but offers softer falls. Various jumps, moguls, rails, a lift or moving carpet system could also be included. An area for tubing and a lodge or concession building are also in the preliminary plans.

The lease for SnowSports 365 would establish a commitment of 20 to 25 years with two subsequent 10-year option terms.

The attraction is expected to draw more than 170,000 people annually.

While there are several of these systems around the world, there is only one other Snowflex full slope in the United States. That slope is located at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Five-time Winter X Games medalist and 2010 U.S. Olympic snowboard team member Louie Vito was present at the council meeting to voice his support of the project.

Vito said he isn’t trying to replace the mountains, but SnowSports 365 would allow people to get involved in the sport at a low cost.

Vito visited the Snowflex at Liberty University for a test run during the research phase of the project.

“It is different,” he said. “For me, it took two or three runs to get used to it. But you can carve. I met people who learned on there, that have done both now — they said the main difference was that on snow, you’re a lot faster.”

Cost for slope participants is expected to be less than $20 an hour with hourly, daily, monthly and seasonal pass options. Castle Rock residents will be given a 10% discount.

“I think we’re really fortunate here in this town that we can partner with developers,” said Councilman Brett Ford. “I hope the project is wildly successful and I’m excited to have it in my backyard.”

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