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USA Pro Challenge Adds Two New Host Communities By Jason McKinney ow that the Tour de France is finished, cycling enthusiasts can look forward to another sporting opportunity in their own backyard. The USA Pro Challenge, one of the most popular cycle races in the world, will take place in Colorado from Mon., Aug. 17-Sun., Aug. 23. Now in its fifth year, the Pro Challenge begins in Steamboat Springs, making its way through eight host cities before ending with the finale in Denver. The Pro Challenge attracts over a million fans every year and the fact that Colorado has 28 of the 50 highest peaks in the U.S. might have something to do with that. “[This year] we have added new cities and a dramatic mountaintop finish that will prove to be a fierce battleground for riders eager to show that they have what it takes to compete on a new climb up Loveland Pass,” said Shawn Hunter, CEO of USA Pro Challenge. The Pro Challenge has grown into the largest spectator event in Colorado history over its five years of existence and new additions to this year's race include: Arapahoe Basin, Loveland Pass, Copper Mountain and a lung buster time trial in Breckenridge. The seven stages of the race include: Stage 1: Steamboat Springs (Mon., Aug. 17) – This 49-mile circuit includes quiet roads with straights, twists, and some steep surprises. The circuit will be completed twice. Stage 2: Steamboat Springs to Arapahoe Basin (Tues., Aug. 18) – In its first year, the A Basin route will go from Rabbit Ears Pass, through Kremmling, around the Green Mountain Reservoir and then into Silverthorne and Dillon. The course then turns east for a grueling trek up Loveland Pass to Arapahoe Basin. Stage 3: Copper Mountain to Aspen (Wed., Aug. 19) – Another new spot on the Pro Challenge this year, Copper Mountain sends rac-

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Brighton Blvd. – Soon To Be Friendlier for Bikes & Pedestrians By Keith Lewis

he Brighton Boulevard Redevelopment Project is just taking off , and is in its initial design phase, but the ambitious project aims to modernize Denver’s trendiest thoroughfare by 2017. The project will be led by North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative (NDCC), Mayor Michael Hancock’s effort to coordinate a half dozen converging projects around River North Arts District (RiNo), Swansea, Globeville, and Elyria neighborhoods. NDCC hopes to eventually implement Mayor Hancock’s vision of a 23-mile long corridor of opportunity of mixed use, modern, and multimodal streets stretching from DIA to downtown. The redevelopment of the Brighton Blvd. corridor will be central to that dream. The project is only in its conception, but the plan is already an ambitious and exciting one for the thriving RiNo neighborhood. Construction is slated to begin by the end of 2015, with 2016 seeing the heaviest phase of construction. Completion is expected sometime during 2017. The overall aim is to transform Brighton Blvd. into “a gateway to Denver,” according to the City and County of Denver’s website. On completion, the redevelopment of the corridor will balance the often-competing interests of vehicles (including parking), pedestrians, cyclists, and environmental issues like water drainage. After the redesign, the road will reopen as a multimodal thoroughfare with pedestrian-friendly crosswalks, modern intersection signaling, dedicated bike lanes in both directions, left turn lanes, and off-street parking. One emerging dispute about the project became very apparent at the June 18 public meeting on the redevelopment plan for the area. Currently, Brighton Blvd. provides two travel lanes in each direction, but many want that reduced to only one lane in each direction in order to accommodate more walkability with larger sidewalks. A few also noted that wide travel lanes encourage faster driving, and thus interfere with the goal of creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Planners claim the current volume of heavy truck traffic See BRIGHTON on page 2

RACERS VIE FOR POSITION in last years USA Pro Challenge in Colorado, one of the most popular cycle races in the world. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH

KUVO Celebrates 30th Anniversary May the music play on! By Nancy Foster

azz, often called one of America's original art forms, is abundant with colors, textures and sounds reflecting a zesty gumbo which reveal strong influences from Europe, Africa and Latin America, along with connections from our own nation's Native Americans. It's a lovely melange. Helping to support this with culture, community and music is KUVO, 89.3 FM, a radio station in Five Points that will celebrate its 30th anniversary August 29. The celebration has had several events throughout the years to honor a radio station

that has endured financial ups and downs, staff changes and a merger, but through it all has survived three decades offering listeners not only great music, but also a learning experience, no matter the genre. The station operates 24-7 with overnight jazz programming. KUVO got its start when a local group of Denver citizens interested in starting a radio station controlled by Latinos, had the opportunity to develop a station with the 89.3 FM call letters, but procrastinated for seven years, before steps were finally taken to move the project forward, according to Flo Hernandez-Ramos who served as

KUVO's leader, President and CEO beginning in 1985. Hernandez-Ramos, who hails from Lamar, is a University of Colorado-Boulder graduate and also attended law school there, but didn't finish. “I decided that I didn't really want to be a lawyer. And while I didn't have much media experience when we started the radio station, I learned, and honestly, it was the most fun 27 years I've had in my whole life,” said Hernandez-Ramos who is pintsized, good-humored and possesses a ton of energy. She was KUVO's chief executive officer for 23 years. “Before, I just had jobs to do the job and make money, but at KUVO I got up early, stayed late and it became a way of life, almost 24-hours a day,” she added. She recalled the early days of the station when they started making plans for the station at a See KUVO on page 4

PROPOSED DESIGN FOR BRIGHTON BOULEVARD BETWEEN 31ST AND 33RD. IMAGE SOURCE: CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER.

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USA PRO Continued from page 1 ers through Independence Pass and on into Aspen. This stage includes an ascent of Fremont Pass, followed by the shores of Turquoise Lake and then a fast run through Leadville. Stage 4: Aspen to Breckenridge (Thurs., Aug. 20) – Climbing up Trout Creek Pass and Hoosier Pass are the ascents to conquer on this stage, in addition to sprints through Buena Vista and Fairplay. Once riders get to Breckenridge, they will have to conquer the wall of Moonstone Road and the descent down Boreas Pass, as they cruise into town. Stage 5: Breckenridge Time Trial (Fri., Aug. 21) – Also new for 2015, this eight and a halfmile time trial starts out flat, but then turns into the climb of Moonstone Road from the previous day. Racers then have the opportunity to make up time with the sharp trip down Boreas Pass.

Brighton Blvd. Continued from page 1 requires larger lanes of travel. Some are growing frustrated with disputes over the design. RiNo real estate developer Kyle Zeppelin calls the state of the redevelopment project, “A mixed bag, which is very much a reflection of where the city’s head is at these days.” He continues, “Reducing Brighton Blvd. from four lanes to two south of 38th would be a game changer for livability,” he says. Kyle Zeppelin is the youngest

Stage 6: Loveland to Fort Collins (Sat., Aug. 22) – Flats and sprints take racers through Windsor and Loveland, but the climb up the north side of Carter Lake and then onto the new climb up Rist Canyon will prove daunting. Stage 7: Golden to Denver (Sun., Aug. 23) – After a short loop north of Golden, the race heads for the four-mile climb up Lookout Mountain and then through Wheat Ridge and Lakewood on its way into Denver. Once racers make it to downtown, they will make four laps of the Denver circuit, which includes Civic Center Park, City Park and 17th Street. To ensure that fans are given the opportunity to see their heroes up close and in action, each stage (with the exception of the individual time trial) of the 605mile course will start with at least one circuit lap in the start city before leaving town. For host city information, maps and elevation profiles, go to usaprocyclingchallenge.com.

DARYL AND LUISA ENJOY THEIR LUNCH outside in Civic Center Park. PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON

of the father-son team, Zeppelin Development, who were also behind The Source and Taxi redevelopments in the flourishing RiNo neighborhood. Once the Brighton Blvd. Corridor design is finalized, the entire project will cost approximately $26 million and will be funded by the city. Additional funding may be pooled from private businesses under a Business Improvement District

(BID) or a General Improvement District (GID) to raise additional funds for streetscape and offstreet parking investments. For further information about the Brighton Blvd. Redevelopment Project, including a simulated, animation video of the design, please visit the City and County of Denver’s website at www.denvergov.org and search ‘Brighton Boulevard Redevelopment Project.’

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Community Back to School Bash By Denny Taylor Wyatt Academy, 3620 Franklin, invites you to join us for a fun-filled day with food, music and lots more as we kick off the 2015 school year with the sounds from “PJ the DJ”. Free haircuts will be offered by the Fresh 101 team, as well as free bike fix stations to all those in attendance. In addition, there will be exciting fast paced performances from Impact Dance, active games for all ages, prizes to be awarded, community resources, City Wild Adventures, free BBQ and much more to experienced and enjoyed in these final days of summer vacation. Everyone is invited, and the timing is perfect, so come join the fun on Friday August 14, 3-6pm!

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RiNo Welcomes Higher Ground Music Festival By Keith Lewis

iNo is gearing up for a highly anticipated party near 26th and Larimer set for the third weekend in August. It’s the Fourth Annual Higher Ground Music Festival and it will fill the neighborhood with local music, street vendors, food trucks, games, graffiti, and more August 20-22. Presented by Denver’s Modern Rock Channel 93.3 KTCL and iHeart Radio, this music event for all ages showcases local Colorado acts, but also invites select national acts hailing from New York, Virginia, California and more. Rochester, NY-based, Joywave is booked, and the blog Thrillist.com named them one of the “20 Touring Bands You Need to See This Summer.” Their hit single “Somebody New”, is instantly recognizable to regular 93.3 listeners. Joywave is the Thursday kickoff act at Casselman’s located at 2620 Walnut. On Friday, the main stage features RDGLDGRN (pronounced Red, Gold, Green), a Virginia-based group who was featured in collaboration with rock legend Dave Grohl on an October 2014 episode of HBO’s

documentary series Foo Fighters Sonic Highways. On Saturday, the Texas-based band, The Unlikely Candidates will headline the outdoor main stage. Their vocally rhythmic hit single, “Follow My Feet” spent twenty weeks on the Billboard Charts in late 2013, climbing as high as number six. Over fifty other bands from Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins will perform during the festival such as One Flew West, Chemistry Club, Krogen, and many more. Tickets range from $15 for a single day pass to $100 for a three-day, all-access VIP pass that includes exclusive access, merchandise (a hemp poster!), and drink vouchers. There are also volunteer opportunities available. Event organizers encourage attendees to use public transportation or bike, as parking will be limited. Come out and join your neighbors for this outdoor music party, which celebrates upand-coming local acts, as well as food, friends, and fun. For more information, including how to volunteer for the event or how to purchase tickets, please visit www.highergroundmusicfestival.com.

Fifth Annual 5K Pajama Jog Is Here By Denny Taylor

leep Tight Colorado (STC) is hosting its Fifth Annual 5K Pajama Jog in Denver's City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd., on Sat., Aug. 22 from 8-10 am. Participants may choose to run, jog, or walk the 5K course and leashed pets are welcome to join in as well. We are happy to announce this year's 5K will be professionally timed. Walkers and families are welcomed to go at their own pace. Support a great cause and appear in a costume for contest prizes! Awards will be given for fastest male and female through the route. Event Times: 8-8:30 am – Check in at the Pavilion 8:30-8:45 am – Costume contest for men, women & kids

8:45 am – 5K race begins Access gates into the park will be closed. There's lots of street parking on 17th Ave by East High School or there's a City Park lot on 22nd (enter the park off Colorado Blvd). From either area it is a short walk to the Pavilion. Official post 5K brunch spot is at Trattoria Stella on Colfax. They will be generously donating 10% of the proceeds from brunch to STC! Registration fee is $25.00 in advance (through 8/20 at 11:59 am), and race day registration is $35 at the park. STC is a 501C(3) nonprofit that believes that everyone deserves a warm night's sleep. Sleep Tight Colorado's mission is to provide sleeping bags to the homeless of Colorado. Please visit, sleeptightcolorado.org to learn more.

Navigating Denver on Two Wheels Just Got Easier By Denny Taylor There’s a new bike map available, giving residents and visitors a latest look at the city’s bicycle program! The map depicts the off-street trail system as well as its robust network of on-street bike facilities, including an additional 39 miles of bike lanes and sharrows that have been added since 2012. Denver Public Works transportation planners also made the new map simpler and more compact, including helpful biking information such as: • Rules of the road & courtesy tips • How to signal and load your bike • A guide to Denver’s green bike markings Residents can download the new bike maps off the city’s web site at www.denvergov.org/bikeprogram, and they will be available around town starting this week at libraries, rec centers, and on bikedenver.org.

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KUVO Continued from page 1 kitchen table and later acquired donated office space. They had to develop a board of directors and fund-raise to pay for salaries and operating costs. The first studio was at 1225 Wazee, in a third-floor walk-up where Hernandez-Ramos and four other women, Nan Rubin, Dolores Atencio, Mercedes Hernandez and Veronica Gallegos hauled lots of heavy radio equipment up all those stairs. From there they moved to Morrison Road and at one time occupied a former Safeway cake plant at 23rd & Federal where they raised $25,000 selling parking spaces at the old Mile High Stadium during the first two seasons of the Colorado Rockies entree into the major leagues. Along with being KUVO's president, she also hosted the popular Cancion Mexican show, which features South Western Chicano music from Colorado, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. In 2007, Hernandez-Ramos gave up duties as President & CEO, but continued to host Cancion Mexicana until she retired in July 2014. Even in retirement, Hernandez-Ramos stops by the station where the broadcasting studio has been given the moniker, Studio Flo, in her honor. But she doesn't take credit for all the radio station's successes. “While the focus is often on me, everyone has taken good care of the station and that includes staff and thousands of people like the volunteers and others who have provided services to the station. It's been heartening,” she said. Among those volunteers is Jack Mudry who has been with the station from the start and hosts a bilingual (Spanish/En-

glish) Sunday morning news, arts & culture variety show, La Nueva Voz. “I can think and speak in both English and Spanish and enjoy educating people about what's going on in Latin America, although I don't want to overwhelm them.” KUVO offers news, interviews and promotions related to many jazz clubs in the city and to Denver's City Park Jazz, and the jazz festivals around Colorado during the summer, including Denver's own Five Points Jazz Festival in May, according to Tina Cartegena, KUVO’s Chief Development Officer. Other venues supported by KUVO include Aspen, Breckenridge, Estes Park, Evergreen, Niwot, Longmont, Telluride, Vail and Winter Park. As well as broadcasting from Denver and streaming online worldwide, KVJZ 88.7 FM in Vail and KUVO, 89.7FM in Breckenridge, are station affiliates along with broadcasts on HD2 and HD3 radio. KUVO broadcasts special programs and news produced by National Public Radio. “The merger has been good for us,” said Doug Price, Chief Executive Officer of RMPBS. It has given us more diversity than we've had not only in the programming, but also with KUVO's membership. We're in the arts and culture business and while we have a vibrant arts scene in Denver, we want to serve our multi-cultural audience and be able to serve Colorado in the future. Without that, we'd be doomed.” At this time, Price noted that the two entities are exploring opportunities to combine the housing of both KUVO and RMPBS in the same building while respecting the station's longtime roots in Five Points. Many hope the combined digs will remain in the area, which has been a historically African-American neighbor-

Balestreri hosts KUVO’s “Live at the Vineyards” By Nancy Foster At press time, tickets were still available for Live at the Vineyards, a celebration and fund raising event beginning at 6 pm Sat., Aug. 8 at Balestreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave. This double celebration of KUVO’s 30th anniversary on the air and the 10th time this party has been hosted there. The always-lively event includes a performance by local and international jazz vocalist, Dianne Reeves and her quartet, along with the H2 Big Band, a 16-piece orchestra – featuring special guest vocalist Kevin Mahogany. In addition to music, as always, there will be gourmet treats from many local restaurants, a wine tasting, dancing, an auction and door prizes. Information courtesy of Tina Cartegena, KUVO’s Chief Development Officer. For information about KUVO, Live at the Vineyards, contact www.kuvo.org or 303-480-9272.

THE LEADERSHIP OF KUVO OVER THE YEARS posed for a memory photo. Front row, L-R, Florence Hernandez-Ramos, Tina Cartagena. Back row, L-R, Arturo Gomez, Carlos Lando. PHOTO BY JEFF HERSCH hood, known as the “Harlem of the West,” during its heyday, in the post-World War II era. Five Points is now in the throes of gentrification and a building boom. Part of the redevelopment plan will include the 1912 circa Rossonian Hotel where many musicians played jazz and were guests back in the day. Stay tuned! While change happens, KUVO's merger moves forward with wind beneath the wings of both partners. “The merger brought more resources to KUVO with the ability to upgrade equipment, along with better fundraising and marketing opportunities,” said Carlos Lando, KUVO's President/GM and co-host with Steve Chavis for the weekday 6-9 am slot of “First Take with Lando and Chavis.” In addition to news and spotlighting events around town, the show includes a variety of music. The programming also offers Jazz on Film reviews provided by volunteer Matthew Goldwasser, who solicits listener input to select their top 30 favorite jazz tunes. Lando has been at KUVO for 28 years. Born in Florida, Lando hails from Puerto Rico and is a well-seasoned radio guy with experience in upstate New York as well as in New York City. Just before coming to KUVO, Lando worked at Boulder's KBCO. “In coming to Denver, which had a well-established jazz community long before I arrived, I wanted to get pertinent information out to the community that was more than just music. I wanted KUVO to develop a connection with the community. These days you can get music a lot of ways by satellite, jazz

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channels, Pandora or Spotify. We could automate, but that doesn't build loyalty. Support from the community sustains us and that's important,” said Lando. “Five Points gives us a ‘sense of place.’ As the station has matured and meshed with the community, it has demonstrated the positive role we play here,” continued Lando. Hernandez-Ramos concurred, “We are all colors, all flavors in everything KUVO does. And that policy still prevails.” The station operates on a $1.2 million budget according to Lando. “Most all of that comes from fundraising and 70 percent of that is from membership. We also receive some federal monies along with underwriting, and community service grants from Denver and Colorado foundations,” Lando explained. Currently, there are 6,175 KUVO members, according to Judi Williams, Membership Associate. And while many of KUVO's listeners are multicultural, they are also “graying.” “Our legacy is great. In the moment, we stay motivated and inspired to keep producing and programming while staying engaged as the music is evolving,” said Lando. “As much as we love the ‘standards,’ and those (musicians) who have come before… we have to keep open minds and open ears,” Lando added. In that vein, KUVO's 30th anniversary has continued to support younger musicians with its High School/Collegiate programing. The show offers high school, middle school and some younger students an opportunity to perform live monthly in the Phyllis A. Greer studio during the academic year. And in a special nod to Denver's growing flock of talented and upcoming musicians the “30 Under 30” project has brought other opportunities to showcase yet even more younger talent. KUVO’s Natasha Pepperl, Website & Social Media Manager, suggested the project just as plans were being made for the station's 30th anniversary. The project garnered interviews conducted by Pepperl along with videos of the young musicians, who may be viewed online at www.kuvo.org. And a special concert to spotlight these “young lions,” was at Nocturne July 12. Music Director, Arturo Gomez, born in Cuba and raised in Los Angeles came to KUVO from WDNA, 89.9 FM in Miami. He

knew both Hernandez-Ramos and Lando from back in the '90s, and considers Lando his mentor. “I liked KUVO and Denver a lot. It seemed it was a good choice for me when I was offered the opportunity to come here in 2003,” said Gomez. “And I believe in the station's commitment to youth to support the future of jazz.” Gomez is also the host of “Lunchtime at the Oasis,” a onehour show that airs weekdays at noon. It would be an omission not to note all of the volunteers who help the station function. Like the members, the volunteers, most of whom are members too, provide a variety of talents including office help, copywriters, front desk and web site assistance, on-air hosts for weekends and weeknights, those who answer phones, donate food for pledge drives, and any other variety of job that may need to be accomplished, including folks to volunteer at summer festivals where KUVO shows a presence. “The volunteers are eager to help. They like to come to the station to support live music,” said Arvida Rascon, Development Associate who also handles scheduling the station's 250 active volunteers. “They are a significant part of KUVO,” she added. Long-time volunteer Thomas Herndon who is 89, has been a member and volunteer in the development department at KUVO for 26 years. “They offered me a cup of coffee when I came here to volunteer. It seemed like a pretty good place to volunteer,” he offered. Herndon helps with sending out mail, pledge drive premiums, post cards, membership and other information. Afternoon “Take Note” host Susan Gatchset, has been at KUVO since 1996 when she began as a volunteer. She was a receptionist and also learned to run the studio board, that eventually enabled her to host the “Morning Beat” from 9-noon weekdays. “I am impressed by how KUVO's music choices move our listeners,” she said. “We're easily accessible to our listeners and like to accommodate them with special requests when we can.” As for the station's future, Gatchset said, “I'm hopefully optimistic about the merger and believe KUVO's future looks bright.” Jazz, like life, is filled with improvisation... so Feliz Cumpleanos, (Happy Birthday) KUVO! May the music play on for another 30 years.

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BIG SMILES AND FUN TIMES FOR INNER CITY KIDS ARE THE GOALS OF SOS OUTREACH, a 22 year old non-profit group based in RiNo. PHOTO COURTESY OF SOS.

SOS for Struggling Kids By J.L. Schultheis Price

ugust’s heat makes it difficult to remember a single snowflake from December. The folks at SOS Outreach (SOS) however, have the photos to prove we had some serious snow last winter and that snow was a great boost to local kids at risk. SOS is a nonprofit group located in the heart of the RiNo district. First established in 1993 as the Snowboard Outreach Society to boost the image of this new snow sport, SOS has evolved into far more. “At the time, the Vail Valley was looking to outlaw boards. Founder Arn Menconi started SOS to redefine the image of snowboarders,” explained Kristina Buckingham, the agency’s Front Range Youth Programs Director. “Organizers hosted rail jams and other events, then donated the proceeds to charity.” Two years later, Avon-based SOS took a small group of Denver youth snowboarding for the first time. “We filled a van with inner city kids and drove them to Vail for a day on the hill. Their reaction was so inspiring that we continued the program and the rest is history!” said Executive Director Seth Ehrlich.

In 1998, the program evolved to include week-long snow camps focused around a character-building curriculum. Courage and integrity are taught right along with adjusting your bindings or goggles. The goal – to work with local schools and teachers to identify at-risk youth. The program seeks out individuals who might be struggling with school attendance, poor grades, brushes with the law and other risk factors that could block graduation from high school. “A kid who is struggling academically, and becomes very successful on a snowboard, may gain a huge confidence boost that he can bring back to the classroom and other areas of his life,” Ehrlich explained. SOS success stories illustrate the difference that the experience can offer. “I had been bullied, beaten up, made fun of, and left out because I could not speak English properly,” one student wrote. “(At SOS), I felt so embraced with confidence and encouragement by my peers that I learned that I can’t only care about myself. I need to care for others to gain respect and be treated the way I like to be treated.” Most students selected for the program have never been on skis or a snowboard before.

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WHAT STARTED OUT AS A SNOWBOARD GROUP has evolved into summer as well as winter events for local youth. PHOTO COURTESY OF SOS.

Many have never even been to the mountains! Transportation is a major barrier along with the cost of equipment and lift tickets. Over time, the program expanded from Avon, Colorado to multiple states in the west including Washington and California. Eight years ago, the organization officially shortened its name to SOS Outreach because the initial spark – snowboarding – had expanded to include summer sports and projects. Last month, supervised groups from Denver were seen rafting the Platte River and climbing rock cliffs along Clear Creek. Mountain bike trips are also a part of the summer agenda. Like many nonprofits, fundraising is a big part of the job. The space at 3101 Walnut is part office and part storage locker for the donations that SOS collects each year. The program accepts donations of skis and snowboards, but most ski areas will donate rental equipment to SOS kids. The need locally is focused on soft goods – especially goggles and gloves – and also food. “We find that some kids show up and they’re kind of falling over. They didn’t have any breakfast,” Buckingham said. She’s eager for gift cards and unwanted gift items that can be used as awards when kids graduate from the program. The day I stopped in, someone had just donated a helmet cam.

The organization currently gets more than half its operating budget via donations of goods. Everything from office supplies to gas cards is helpful. Of course, cash is always welcome and sorely needed. Twenty-two years after its inception, SOS still faces transportation challenges. They’re sincerely interested in and appreciative of donations of vans and cars alike. The need for volunteers abound at SOS. Kickball tournaments need referees. Fundraisers need planners and organizers. Every trip to the mountains involves checking in and out lots of gear. If you can commit for an entire winter season, you can even become a real live Sherpa. “Sherpas are our adult mentors who commit to working with a small group of at-risk kids throughout the winter,” Eh-

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rlich explained. “They join their group on the hill (but) Sherpa’s are much more than instructors. They also join their groups for service projects, workshops, goal-setting and everything else SOS.” Sherpas are also asked to reach out to their team over the summer and join in summer activities as well, if work schedules allow. Learn how to lend a hand at sosoutreach.org or call 720-476-5785 if you’d like to donate some needed items. While many local schools have SOS programs, some do not. Don’t let that stop you from nominating a youth you think might benefit from the experience. SOS can pair kids with nearby schools even if it takes a bit more effort. The folks at SOS clearly believe each child is worth the extra effort.

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Openings Feeling a little defiant and ready to push that comfort zone? Head up Brighton way – way up – to the area’s newest brick and mortar restaurant. Past dive bar and current culinary adventure, Rebel Restaurant opened July 15th at 3769 Wynkoop near Brighton on the northern edge of RiNo. It’s a place you’ll be talking about for months. Maybe even for years. Initially, the Rebel team, led by owners Dan Lasiy and Bo Porytko, wanted to open a kitchen inside Black Shirt Brewing on Walnut. They even held a kickstarter campaign to fund it, but too many issues cropped up.

At that time BlackShirt needed the space to accommodate its own growth. So the duo started looking around for a nearby location and landed about six blocks away. Once a biker bar called Fat Bros. Bar & Grill, the space has been reborn. The interior has been cleaned up, brightened and re-envisioned. However, a few vintage touches remain. One feature the owners treasure greatly is the copper top bar with its vintage five-tap tower made of eye-catching opalescent glass. This is a beer-centric place and the tower anchors the lengthy stretch of bar top. What they uncovered and restored is a vintage gem that reminds both Lasiy and Porytko of places in Brooklyn, NY and New Jersey. Both chefs have roots on

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the east coast. They’re also both of Ukrainian descent and you see that influence on the menu. “Most Denver menus try to play it safe,” said Lasiy. “But we try to stretch your comfort zone. We wanted to be different from every restaurant we’d ever been in and have fun on our own terms.” In short, they rebelled and named the eatery accordingly. Porytko added, “We did not want to be generic.” There’s no risk of generic in the Rebel space. While the menu changes every couple of weeks, the initial offerings all included a roasted lamb’s head. It’s definitely a conversation starter and diners are eating it up. There will always be some type of animal’s head on the menu going forward. So far, the head’s getting the buzz, but the beef ribs with white BBQ sauce has been the top seller. Yes, that’s white BBQ sauce! There are also items like savory rye pancake on the short list. Many entries are small plates to encourage sampling more and sharing. Nostalgia is the key design theme and it also touches the bar where Genesee Cream Ale is on tap. Cocktail glass styles are numerous with some having those memorable vintage green cactus stems. But what anchors each table is a nostalgic old water pitcher. A piggy here, a circus monkey

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there. The dinnerware is from decades ago with lots of different patterns in use. In fact every seating area is totally unique. Furniture designers Tyler Greenfield and Kara Ketzembarger did an amazing job creating concrete tabletops and eclectic mid-modern areas for the space. Another design element is a growing wall for live herbs that can be used in the kitchen. ‘Made in-house’ is a philosophy that extends to the bar where Jason Randall is orchestrating plans to utilize housemade bitters, root beer and ginger beer. He hopes to add his own tonic to the option list soon. One of the other great things about Rebel is there’s ample parking here. Parking is becoming tough to find in RiNo. Hours are 5-10 pm (ish) Tues.-Thurs., 3-11 pm (ish) Fri.Sat., & 3-9 pm (ish) Sun. That ‘ish’ is deliberate. The Rebel crew is willing to maintain a flexible closing time if demand indicates. Their number is 303-297-3902. Please enunciate carefully when pronouncing the name of this next new business. At first, I thought the venture’s owner was talking about piranhas gone rogue! Hostel Fish is the name of a new lodging establishment now open in the vintage Airedale building on 20th across from the Buddhist Temple. The Airedale is one of the city’s most storied buildings with stints as a brothel in years past and also a run as an adult bookstore. “Seeking bad-ass travelers in need of a base camp” is the hostel’s lure and this is no ordinary hostel. Owner and visionary Chad Fish calls it a ‘premium’ hostel. You might call it ‘posh-tel’ once you sample the decor, the amenities and the over-the-top creativity that fills the space. Fish’s venture occupies the top two stories above Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, the area’s latest eatery and music venue at 1217 20th. There are 67 beds total, many in dorm rooms with three levels of bunks. That top level’s already proving very possible. In addition to dorms of 4 to 10 beds, there’s also a private king room and a queen. The bedding is top flight with duvets Fish calls clouds paired with high quality linens. A professional has designed each room and the bedding often matches the wall art. Rates are $51 per person nightly in the dorm areas with free continental breakfast and coffee. If you’re a party of four and you plan ahead, you could

have the 4-bed dorm. Others accommodate 6 or 10 travelers. One will be the site of a bachelorette party in the near future. Shared spaces also come with lockers but bring your own lock. A private king with bath will cost you $201. “(This has) been a dream of mine for 9 years and I’ve been actively working on it for 3 years,” Fish explained. After spending many months traveling across Europe sampling that continent’s range of hostels, Fish wanted to create affordable lodging but he’s also keen on introducing travelers to others along the way. He made many good friends while traveling solo abroad and was even invited to one’s wedding. The common areas have received detailed attention. There’s a guest-use kitchen, a local events board on the way, an outdoor patio and a bar/lounge room plus one that feels like a library with its many globes. Fish hopes to encourage the ‘leave a book, take a book’ feature he found abroad. A liquor license application is in the works. Vintage items from past decades including numerous suitcases have been repurposed to give a unique décor. Do not miss looking up when you reach the front desk. Yes, a massive skylight is part of the original 1800’s building. While the front desk is rapidly reached by climbing a two-story staircase, there is an elevator available. The front desk is manned 24 hours a day and each bed has charging stations and reading lights. There’s even free loan of an iPad, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Fish and company believe that just because the digs are affordable, they still should come with exemplary service and added perks should come with the price. Hostelfish.com is the web address. 303-954-0962 is the number. There’s a new produce place in Curtis Park on the weekend. Harry’s Urban Farmers’ Market launched in mid-July in the parking lot of Crofton Elementary at Lawrence and 24th. “The philosophy is bring fresh locally grown produce from Colorado farmers and urban backyard gardeners to local residents whether naturally grown or organic,” said market manager Allison Anderson. “We are intensely focused on produce and artisan crafts from Colorado. We sell not only produce, but (also) crafts of all kinds.” The market will run through September 26 with a possibility

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ONE OF THE TWO OWNERS AT DOS SANTOS TACQUERIA IN UPTOWN IS LIKELY TO GREET A NOSTALGIA-PROVOKING MONKEY WATER PITCHER anchors one of the many unique dinYOU AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE. Here chef/owner Kris Wallenta (back to the camera) ing tables at Rebel Restaurant, 38th at Wynkoop. greats a couple stopping in to sample their new eatery. to go into the fall with a pumpkin two. Maybe you won’t make it to bialys every day. If you are unfaneat architectural details. ning across the street at Deep patch. Market hours on Saturday two stops this evening. miliar with these onion delights, While scraping paint off the Draft Brewing. In fact, Deep are 10 am-2 pm. The craft brewery opened in let’s just say, you gotta try one. west wall, Wallenta uncovered Draft’s a stellar substitute for an “Harry's is about commu“What has pleased me most mid-July like Dos Santos but is brick with vintage advertising for ocean cruise in terms of atmonity sustainability and knowin year one has been the happieasing into a daily grind. At press fur storage & cleaning. He was sphere. ing where and how your food is ness I bring to people. This type time, the venture was only open thrilled to find this piece of histoIn fact, the former CVS/Caregrown. It's great to eat how farmof food has always made me so on Sundays noon -9 pm. Saturry noting that folks often have to mark pharmacy at 1604 E. 17th, ing communities ate 100 years incredibly happy and it is so fulpay good money to duplicate this days will be added next. a door east of P17 resembles a ago – eating what they yield and filling to bring that same feeling sort of vintage feel. Deepdraftbrew.com is the sailboat in many ways. There’s relying on them as a food source. to my customers. I have gotten The menu is not extensive. web address that should soon enough highly varnished wood Not only does Harry's directly countless hugs and high fives It consists primarily of tacos and contain more information. For wrapping the bar’s edge to resupport Colorado growers only, from people who feel the same appetizers with the occasional now, the team has published mind me of my dad’s old Chris we are also trying to give back way about this food as I do,” Poltostada. Taco options include a their ‘To Do’ list from vision to Craft. The ceilings are awash to the community” Anderson exlack added. fresh tuna with lime and cilantro completion. Whew! A lot goes into with sailcloth (well maybe it just plained. The kitchen’s also due to exaioli or cerveza-battered shrimp one of these ventures. At press looks like sails) and the walls are Plans include supporting the pand to allow for more catering with fried leeks. Plates for shartime, the address had no phone. the warm green color of a shallow supplemental nutrition assisand wholesale items. Also exing include three types of guac, sea in the Florida Keys. tance program known as SNAP panding is the number of new including one with fruit and baChanges This is a family affair. Dad, in the coming weeks and addventures all around him which con. Rob Lee, had control of the archiing a co-op feature in the future Rosenberg’s opening probably The menu is “traditionThis month, it’s great to see a tectural details. Son, Robert is where families commit to buy helped trigger. al Mexican fare with our own bunch of businesses that debuted the head brewer. Robert’s sister fresh farm staples at a set price. “For a long time the Welton twist,” Wallenta added. last summer reach their one-year and cousin help behind the bar. “In Europe where I spent four corridor has been ready to exBeverages get ample attenmilestones. First is Rosenberg’s You won’t find a lot of fruits years of my life, community marplode. I think the timing and tion too with a number of house Bagels & Delicatessen at 725 and nuts in the beers here, Robkets were for everyone” Anderson success of Rosenberg’s pushed cocktails and local craft beers in E. 26th. This one has been a runert explained. said. “We hope to be up and runthe snowball over the hill, and focus. A tequila Old Fashioned away hit and owner Josh Pollack “We try to do classic and ning with Colorado SNAP in a we are going to see many more made with agave and orange is happy as a clam. American beers well,” he exfew weeks”. new businesses and residences bitters is just one of the unique “I was blown away with the plained. One on tap – a Bavarian Learn more at harrysurbanover the next few years” Pollack offerings. response we have had our first Hefeweizen – is crafted to resemfarmersmarket.com or call 720surmised. Hours on weekdays are curyear. From day 1, we had lines ble a 975-year-old blend from the 413-6453. A new bakery next door called rently 4 pm-10 pm weekdays. out the door and I feel super forworld’s oldest brewers. Sometimes when a restauThe Rolling Pin is scheduled to Lunch is slated to roll out soon. tunate to have such great supExploding residential density rant space is transformed, the open later this year and across On weekends, the shop opens at port from my amazing customin the area drew the Lees to E. skeleton of an old vision remains. the street, a restaurant is on 9 am for brunch. Wallenta recomers,” he said. 17th and Uptown. Being next to On occasion, most of the old dethe way. Meanwhile, Fat Jack’s mends the sweet potato and pork One goal of this venture was P17 probably didn’t hurt either. sign elements linger to evoke Subs and ZiVix food purveyors hash with fennel as a great start to accurately duplicate New York Uptown’s popular Asian-focused memories of eateries past. Rarehave opened in Five Points Plaza to your day. bagel cooking right down to the restaurant assumed the role of ly do you get a transformation so nearby. The menu can be viewed at water. Pollack is serious about culinary partner providing eggtotal that it makes folks familPollack summed up the redossantosdenver.com. Call 303his bagels and it’s paid off. rolls, truffle mac’n’cheese, chickiar with the address wonder if cent transformation up and down 386-3509 for more information. Year two brings plans to add en pot pie and sandwiches includthey’re in the right place. Welton this way: If you still need to be surnew, healthful options and veging a lamb meatball sub or fried This is that rare case –1475 rounded by soothing green glass etarian selections to the menu. chicken. Think craft brew food See BUSINESS on page 8 E. 17th in Uptown – where alto relax, you can start the eveThere’s also a goal of offering truck taken up a notch. Maybe most every trace of the cool white and pale green décor of D Bar Desserts has been eradicated to reflect the vision of Dos Santos Taqueria de Mexico. The new floor plan has doubled D Bar’s dining area and added a stellar bar. The feel is rustic now with vintage architectural elements and statues of saints. Lots & lots of saints. “Our mother used to call us Dos Santos, the two saints, very sarcastically,” recalled co-owner Jason Wallenta. “We were really little devils.” Thus the name. The eatery that opened in mid-July is part tribute to a very RMCH frazzled mother from Mexico City. 4 X5 Wallenta and his brother Kris run the business. Kris serves as head chef with Jason running the front end of the house. One of the two is likely to greet you as you step across their threshold. After opening two eateries in Cozumel, the brothers decided to expand into the US. Their first Denver vision was 18 months in the making. Only the bathrooms remain from the old D Bar now located on E. 19th near Pennsylvania. At Dos Santos, high, high ceilings have exposed vintage crossed beams and lots of other

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WITH THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER, THE SPECIAL RENDITIONS MENU AT NOCTURNE JAZZ 7 OWNER CHAD FISH CREATED A NUMBER OF COMMON AREAS AT HIS NEW HOSTEL FISH SUPPER CLUB has changed to reflect inspiration from a popular jazz man’s music. NEAR COORS FIELD. Vintage suitcases and other travel items create an atmosphere Fish hopes will help solo travelers find kindred spirits. dently has staying power. Days and a dream, yet I suspect even The iconic album known for about whiskey, it sounds like of operation have expanded and Price didn’t expect this much sucits cool, subtle textures inspired a fun experience for those who the taproom is now open six days cess so rapidly. chef Dustin Beckner to create a already consider themselves exContinued from page 7 a week. Hours are Monday & Crema has taken off and with tasting menu that ranges from perts, too. Wednesday from 5-8 pm, Thurs.it Price’ entrepreneurial spirit. cool, multi-cultural flavors to WTF also hosts Whiskey “Change can be very good and Sat. noon -10 pm, & Sunday 2-7 He’s one of the founding partsmoke and familiar comfort Weekend specials 1- 7 pm on I think it will be for Five Points as pm. Berylsbeerco.com has details ners of Finn’s Manor diagonally weekends, if you can’t make this foods. long as we are sure to honor and of what’s on tap. across the street and a partner in special women’s tasting event or “Kenny Dorham wasn’t the keep the culture and rich history It’s been two years and countthe area’s very popular Populist it sells out. showman that other trumpet of the neighborhood alive.” ing now for Randy’s Recycled The address is 2907 Huron restaurant further north on Larplayers were at the time. He Rosenberg’s is still open sevCycles on Champa near Park and the tavern’s number is 303imer. wasn’t as flashy as Dizzy Gillesen days a week from 6 am-3 pm. Ave. W. The used bikes and re226-1540. The special event price A couple years ago, Crema expie or even Lee Morgan. His The shop’s number is 720-440pair shop started out year numis $25 per sipper plus gratuity. panded into an adjacent business quiet but talented playing was 9880. ber three with a move from 2249 You can buy tickets on ticketfly. space to create an ample sit-down a good match for my style in the Tiny Cart-Driver at 25th Champa to 2301 Champa. com but seats are limited. Whisexperience. Now the space is enkitchen,” said Beckner. “I’m not a and Larimer has also found a deEvidently folks have been keytf.com is the web address. joying a facelift that includes an show-business kind of chef; I prevoted following. This wood-fired walking in the new space at Need to be more flexible? eye-catching mural on the northfer to let my food speak for me.” pizza space which pairs their asking why on earth a company Don’t we all! ern exterior of the building plus a New dishes include Lotus many pie variations with a love would locate a bike shop just a Each summer, the Courtyard companion work inside. Blossom, a chilled plum soup, coof oysters. The result is great block from another shop so let’s at the Shipping Container com“I gave (artist Mike Graves) conut mousse and cardamom-alsharing opportunities. clear the air. plex at 25th and Larimer hosts complete freedom to paint what mond biscotti. Dorham’s version Last August, co-owner AnRandy’s initially opened two am yoga, featuring Fold Yoga, a ever he wanted,” Price said. of “Mac the Knife” inspired a drew Birkholz told me, “This is summers ago on the other side of company that is primarily donaAs more coffee roasters and Monk-Fish Schnitzel with Colothe idea, to be one-stop in your Park Ave W. Last year, their inition based. It’s power Vinyasa for shops have proliferated on this rado porcini and a parsley sauce. evening of progressive dining. tial landlord announced plans to all skill levels. stretch of Larimer (Ink! is now Another Renditions menu This is the experience that we At press time Yoga in the sell their old building. While that just across the street) many folks will roll out in 4-6 weeks. This wanted to share with the neighCourtyard was offering a 6:30 am initial deal fell apart, Randy’s including Price see Larimer as marks the second effort since borhood.” class on Thursdays. The courtwas already on the move. becoming very caffeine-focused. Nocturne’s March opening. 1330 Neighbors love it. The 614 yard is easy to assess from the While the space is roughly As the business approaches 27th is the address. Nocturnedsq.ft. eatery built from old shipeast parking lot adjacent to Cart the same size, it’s nicely divided its sixth anniversary this Nonever.com has details of all upping containers boasts patios, Driver. to offer a bike sales area, rental vember, Crema has grown in coming events and the number is both front and back, but it’s still Fold also hosts classes Monbike storage and a repair space. other ways. The menu that was 303-295-3333. cozy and always will be. Shortday evenings at 6pm at Our MuLead mechanic James McInso small in 2009 now includes RiNo Beach Club now hosts ly after opening last summer, tual Friend Tenth Acre & Brewtyre said, “We’re really popular breakfast burritos, daily quiche beach volleyball every Sunday. Cart-Driver added lunch. Hours ery, 2810 Larimer. on Denver Cruiser nights.” selections, sweet potato wafThe club is open to the public at are seven days a week from noon Fold can be reached at 719Rentals are $50 for a 24-hour fles and numerous sandwiches. noon with no cover charges and to midnight. The number is 303238-4506. The web address for period. Mile High Bike Tours opThere’s also a hush-hush addiserves up $7 bottomless mimosas 292-3553. schedule updates is foldyoga. erates out of this location also. tion that Price is now ready to until 2 pm. Volleyball is available Beryl’s Beer Company, com. Hours are Tues.-Sat. 9 am-6 share. on a first come, first served basis 3120 Blake in RiNo, also just pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm. The opera“We have a secret garden paall day long. passed the one-year milestone. Closings tion is closed Mondays. The numtio in the back now,” he revealed. The club is also available to Two individuals who want to ber is still 303-296-2621. Crema hours are 7 am-5 pm book for private beach parties stand out a bit from the crowd of The ‘no closings to report’ Long before Larimer was hip. seven days a week. They are with friends, business associates craft breweries run this venture. streak I’ve been reporting on Long before the strip became so closed on several major holidays. or for other special events Mon.They’re doing it one barrel at a these past few months is officialheavily caffeinated, Crema CofThe number is 720-284-9648. Sat. all summer long. Call 303time. ly over. It seems rents could be fee House opened its doors in a Nocturne Jazz & Supper 468-5443. “By barrel-aging many of our the reason. rough-hewn little space at 2862 Club, RiNo’s new live jazz venue Yes, there’s more going on at Rebel Salon adjacent to hand-crafted beers, we strive to Larimer. At the time, half the on 27th near Larimer has rolled Whiskey Tango Foxtrot in the Proof Wine & Spirits in the 3300 craft inspired flavors that you buildings in the area were vaout a new summer tasting menu Prospect neighborhood behind block of Larimer has moved out. may not be expecting,” the comcant. dubbed Renditions. It draws inCoors Field. A spokeswoman cited soaring pany website explains. I first met owner/operator spiration from “Quiet Kenny,” an If you missed the initial two rent for the space as the reason Noah Price (no relation) way album by trumpet-great Kenny The company’s take on trunights of WTF’s Women & Whisbut didn’t share the new address. back in late 2009. He had a vision Dorham. key Tasting Series, there is still ly small-batch, craft beers eviThe company can be reached at time to sample some scotch and 303-292-3370. cheese pairings, gals. The final At 2536 Champa, Genuine night of the series is August 26 African Braids next to Curtis at 7 pm. Park Deli held a moving sale last This event will focus on Mamonth and closed shop on the callan fine oak scotch – the 10, 31st of July. 12 and 15 year aged varieties. A spokeswoman who anFrank Schultz, owner of Whiskey swered my call said the business Tango Foxtrot, is excited about is relocating to “better location”. the series. Crofton/ UP Elementary • 2409 Arapahoe The company’s new address “Women were instrumental Saturdays 10 –2 will be 2699 W. Main in Littleton. in developing interest in whiskey The number’s still 720-849-0149. years ago. After a huge drop in HARRY’SURBAN July 11 to Sept. 26 D-Line Restaurant at consumption, the numbers are 3 X 3 3/8 Downing near Welton seems to www.harrysurbanfarmersmarket.com finally jumping back up. It’s exbe closing. A banner flying in citing to us to see such interest 720-413-6453 front of the adjacent convenience again,” Schultz said. store indicates the restaurant is The bar stocks over 95 whisfor rent. 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was just sworn in as City Councilman for the Dynamic District 9 and I feel exuberant. Just four short years ago I remember feeling a bit overwhelmed, yet eager to get to work on the issues my predecessor the late Carla Madison faced. As your newly elected representative, I am thrilled to lead this urban district during this time of prosperity and opportunity. It’s remarkable to see the work we’ve accomplished together these last 4 years: • $200+ million in smart sustainable development currently in Five Points on Welton St. • Construction of the Central Denver Recreation Center (breaking ground in Sept. 2015) • Reinvestments into our park system over $5 million • Expansion & passage of the Denver Preschool Program, Reauthorization until 2026 • Created 500 job opportunities for youth in District 8 alone • 650 affordable housing units under construction in District 8, the most in the City • Brought in new grocery stores to eliminate the food desert in our district As we turn our attention to the newly formed District 9 there are incredible opportunities with Denver Union Station, River North, Five Points, National Western Center (Stock Show), Globeville Elyria Swansea, which are all happening in our Central Business District. However, with great opportunities come great challenges as well: Homelessness: We continue to face a growing homeless housing problem in our city. It is time we began thinking of a Metro-wide solution to homelessness ensuring that surrounding counties are providing services and working on a housing first model.

Transportation: With a growing population and development outpacing our infrastructure we have to be thoughtful on how we move people throughout our city. If we are going to grow smart and be a sustainable city, we must make multimodal transportation a priority in the 2016 and 2017 budget. Affordable Housing: Councilwoman Robin Kniech, myself and the Mayor’s Administration have been working on an affordable housing trust fund for the City of Denver. It would be sustainable and the first of its kind. With land values rising and wages stagnant, people are being priced out of this city. The Mayor just announced that this fund would generate at least $15 million per year. This is a big step for Denver. Community Sustainability: With so much growth, this will be

a major focus for the District 9 office. We care deeply about neighborhood stabilization, which is why we will be developing our four year work plans off of our Neighborhood Tour and from feedback that we receive from concerned citizens. This tour will commence in the fall outreaching to 17 neighborhoods. I am very grateful that the residents of District 9 have elected me to represent them during my second term in office. I feel called to this city and its amazing people. I am ready to serve.

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tem Ciders HQ feels like it sits apart from the world in its stead on Walnut St. in RiNo. The artsy, concrete jungle of River North houses all kinds of businesses in its post-industrial barns. According to Eric Foster, co-founder of Stem, this is the aesthetic they were aiming for, or as he puts it, “We wanted to take a Michigan barn and drop it in the middle of RiNo.” The reclaimed barn wood covering the exterior, the pine beetle kill picnic tables on the patio and at the bar, and the small yet intimate tap room that proudly boasts a Michigan Wolverine flag speak to this statement. Moreover, those Michigan roots are how he and his co-founder Phil Kao, who met

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through their wives, first bonded over the fermented juice. “Ironically, we grew up about 15 minutes a part. It’s a pretty big cider-consuming portion of the U.S., so it was always a part of our lives,” Foster says. While Kao’s skill set lies more in the chemistry of flavors and process control, Foster’s background seems more hardwired into the romance of the apple itself. Growing up, sweet cider and donuts were an integral part of Michigan’s autumn, and during his salad days, this left quite an impression on him. “When I was in high school, I started working in a cidery in Michigan, making regular sweet cider – the kind you see in grocery stores – and ultimately making hard cider and wines. That’s where the story starts with me. Ever since then I’ve been in fermentation,” said Foster.

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After working at Northville Cider Mill for a number of years, he turned his attention to starting his own. Believing that a unique niche was nearly impossible in Colorado’s beer market, he and Kao began to homebrew cider and travel all over Michigan to taste the finer wines, so to speak, of the cider world. “We were sitting in Tandem Ciders in northern Michigan, and decided we should do this in Colorado. At the time, there was only one hard cidery in the state – Blossomwood Cidery,” he continued. Following three years of experimentation, business planning, and all the other weedy aspects of raising a venture, Stem Ciders opened in January 2014 and demand has not ceased. “The last three years, in particular for cider, have been fantastic. We’ve been seeing 60-80% growth annually, and the forecast is to continue at that rate. It’s the fastest growing category by far. Everybody’s really excited about cider, especially in light of all the major alcohol beverage producers having taken a position on it.” While the economical spirit gods are with them, the craft cider is the hard won, yet simple voodoo behind this growth. Foster and Kao call their brew, “fruit forward and dry,” which basically means the apples they choose are the essential ingredients along with yeast, no sugars added. “Our ciders are very crisp, clean, and fruit-forward, and trend toward the Early American style. The main difference,

not only in our product but craft ciders in general, is the dryness,” Foster explained. Essentially that dryness results because of Foster and Kao’s sourcing of Colorado and some Michigan cider-specific apple varieties and their elimination of any sugar or juice additives thrown into the process. The outcome is a number of offerings that light up the palate. Their mainstays – the Malice, Banjo, and Remedy – contain flavor profiles that will appeal to distinct taste buds. The Malice is clean, clear, and bubbly. No flash but a good intro to their family and never a bad sip. The Remedy is lightly dry hopped, floral and citrus-y, providing you this wonderful mixture of a bold cider taste with minor undertones of an IPA-like flavoring. The Banjo is bourbon-barrel aged and contains smoky and oaky undertones, but still bold and clear as day. My favorite is their new kid on the block in the Branch & Bramble, a cider with raspberries added at the end of the fermentation process. The strength of this one is that it hits like a dry hard cider and finishes almost perfectly on cue with those fruit notes. It’s on tap at Falling Rock, Colorado Plus, and the taproom, and is a must-sip. And speaking of the Banjo,

bluegrass is a featured sound here in the tight halls of Stem. The picking features a local act every Thursday night and on the last Friday of the month, they bring in a regional or national act to get those joints loosened up. Their inaugural harvest fest is an event to slate on the “tentative” calendar as well. The preliminary date is set for Oct. 10th. Last year, they anticipated a crowd of 300-400 and ended up with over 1,500 on the premises. Tricycle races for the kids, vendors, cider and donuts, pressing demonstrations, and of course, bluegrass bands will be present. Stem isn’t hard to find here in Denver, with over 60 taps in the metro area. And while it’s sold in stores, their biggest development for accessibility will be found in their plan for canned cider launching later this year. However, Foster has a simple plan forward. “100% attention on quality and making sure we continue to partner with good growers. Sustainability on the growing side is also important to us in order to produce good products.” Perhaps a little dry (pun intended), but with the search for additional space, a growing list of taps, and a burgeoning menu of mainstay and seasonal ciders, the Michigan transplants are showing the Denver beer world how (hard) cider is done.

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COMMUNITY SATURDAY, AUG. 1 & SEPT. 5: Free First Saturdays, adults & children, the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, 10 am-5 pm. Call 720-8655000. General admission is free every day for kids all ages under 18. SATURDAY, AUG. 1 & SEPT. 5: Community Awareness Program, Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), 99 W. 12th, 6-8 pm. Call 303-844-4000, ext. 8. SUNDAY, AUG. 2: Free Civic Center Bike-In Movies Series invites cycling enthusiasts (and those using all other modes of transportation) to evenings in Civic Center Park, Broadway & Colfax. See “Miracle” at dusk, attendance is free, and bike racks will be available. SUNDAYS, AUG. 2 & 9: Free City Park Jazz at City Park Bandstand,17th & Colorado Blvd. There’s no better way to end the long weekend than with a free concert in City Park. City Park Jazz takes place Sunday evenings Aug. 2 & 9, 6-8 pm. TUESDAY, AUG. 4 & SEPT. 1: Free Day, Denver Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Call 303-433-7444. Adults and children are free, families play free on the 1st Tues. of each month 4-8 pm. TUESDAY, AUG. 4 & 18: Corona MOPS, a faith-based moms’ group offering friendship & support, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. Open to any woman pregnant or with a child kindergarten age or younger; child care & brunch provided. Call 303-832-2297. FRIDAY, AUG. 7: Community Resources Forum, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call 303-866-8889. FRIDAY, AUG. 7 & SEPT. 4: Community Resources Forum, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call 303866-8889. FRIDAY, AUG. 7 & SEPT. 4: Free Day, Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest. 1st Fri. of

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SATURDAY AUG. 8: Free Movies at Skyline Park. Family friendly movie “Dumb and Dumber” under the stars in the heart of downtown Denver on the corner of 16th and Arapahoe, thanks to Southwest Airlines. Movies begin at dusk. FRIDAY, AUG. 14: Free Civic Center Bike-In Movies Series invites cycling enthusiasts (and those using all other modes of transportation) to evenings in Civic Center Park, Broadway & Colfax. See “Hoosiers” at dusk, attendance is free, and bike racks will be available. FRIDAY, AUG. 14: Community Back 2 School Bash will be hosted by Wyatt Academy, 3620 Franklin St., 3-6pm. Kicking off the 2015 school year with food, fun, music & more. WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS: 16th & Josephine Recycling Center open 3-6 pm Weds. & 9 am-12 pm Sat. MONDAY, AUG. 17: Free Day, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-370-6000. SATURDAY AUG. 29: Uptown Block Party at Benedict Fountain Park, 20th & Pennsylvania, 4-9 pm. Imagination Library is partnering with St. Andrew’s Episcopalian Church to sponsor this block party celebration before summer is gone. Food vendors, children’s games, family activities,retail options and much more. Admission is free. SEPT. 4-7: A Taste of Colorado stands proud as the endof-summer celebration of community pride and spirit in the Denver region. Make this fourday festival part of your Labor Day Weekend celebration & enjoy the offerings of more than 50 area restaurants, 250 marketplace artisans and vendors, seven stages, and educational programs promoting the diverse cultural and western heritage of the region.

FAMILY TUESDAYS: Young Children’s Storytime, The Tattered Cover, Colfax & Elizabeth, 10:30 am. Free. Different topic each week. Call 303-3221965, ext. 2731. TUESDAY, AUG. 4 & SEPT. 1: Free Day, Denver Children’s Museum, first Tues. of each month 4-8 pm, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Call 303-433-7444. TUESDAYS: “Book Babies,” a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30 am, Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Call 720-865-1306. THURSDAY, AUG. 6 & SEPT. 3: Macedonia Kinship Care Group, 1-3 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 Adams. For relatives raising children. Repeated 1st Thurs. of every

ICE CUBE GALLERY presents 'Missed Connections,' a photographic collection of possible love stories found on Craig's List, created by Paul Sisson. Also showing, "Binaries,' a sculptural collaboration by Linda Melvin Graham and S. Fletcher Graham. The contrast between the two different art forms works very well. 3320 Walnut, through August 30, 303-292-1822; icecubegallery.com month. FRIDAY, AUG. 7 & 21: Together Colorado, 9-11:30 am, Corona Presbyterian Church, 1205 E. 8th. For pregnant women & mothers of preschoolers to five years old. Brunch, speakers, childcare provided. First visit free. Repeated every 1st & 3rd (& 5th) Fri. of the month. Call 303-832-2297. FRIDAYS: Bilingual Storytime, Ford Library, 28th & High, 10:30 am. Call 720-865-0920. FRIDAY, AUG. 7 & SEPT. 4: Free Day, Four Mile Historic Park, 1st Fri. of every month is free. 715 S. Forest. Call 720-8650800.

EVENTS SATURDAY AUG. 1: Colorado Day. Celebrate Colorado’s 139th birthday with a free day at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, 10 am - 5 pm.! Activities include gold panning, food sampling and performers; trick roping, animal performances, ballet dancers and more. For info call 303-4478679. MONDAY, AUG. 3 & 17: Skyline Toastmasters meet at 6:30 pm in the 11th fl. conference rm. of Kaiser Permanente, 2045 Franklin. Visitors welcome. Repeated the 1st & 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-778-0064. TUESDAY AUG. 4: 1971 Secret FBI mystery solved – Special Documentary Film Screening! History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, 6 pm - 8 pm. Cost: $4 members, $5 non-members. Call 303-8662394. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 & SEPT. 2: Rotary Club of Five Points meets 1st Wed, 6-7 pm, varying locations, New members welcome! Call 720-891-0843 for information. • Kiwanis Club of Denver, 12-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s at

the Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm. Program varies weekly. • Free Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence. 20 volunteer lawyers, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the 1st Weds. of every month. Call 303573-1302. • Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 789 Sherman, 7- 9 pm. Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-830-8242. THURSDAY, AUG. 6: Monthly meeting of Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG), 6:30 pm, Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia. Repeated 1st Thurs. of every month with a different topic.

Call 303-573-5861. THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30 - 9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st fl. conference rm. Location changes monthly. Call 303-399-2100. • Denver Socrates Cafe meets at 7pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway, to discuss a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-861-1447 FRIDAY, AUG. 7 & SEPT. 4: Community Resources Forum, 9-10:30 am, Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th & Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the 1st Fri. of every month. Call See CALENDAR on page 12

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Continued from page 11 303-866-8889. FRIDAYS: “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon - 1 pm, Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax, Rm. 414. Call 720-209-2896. • Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest Speakers. Free. Call 303-861-1447. AUGUST, WEEKDAYS: Create Great Credit, a free class at Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma. Registration required: denvercommunity.coop/clearmoney. MONDAY, AUG. 17: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson. Member, Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983. TUESDAY AUG. 18: Colorado Water Stories, History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, 7-8 pm, call 303-866-2394 for

SATURDAY AUG. 22: Rocky Mountain Rainbeaus Square Dancers. Enjoy high energy, fast moving square dancing at History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, 11:30am - 1:30 pm, call 303-447-8679 for more info. Free with museum admission. SUNDAYS: Meditation and Kirtan. Every Sunday at 4 pm at 854 Pearl Street. Childcare provided. For more info call Ed 720-810-9071.

ARTS SUNDAY, AUG. 2: Tattered Cover Film Series presents “Stranger than Paradise”, starring John Lurie & Richard Edson (1984), 1 pm, Sie Film Center, Colfax & Elizabeth. Admission is $1 and must be obtained at the box office 1 hour prior to showing, limited number of tickets available. Hosted by film critic Howie Movshovitz. Call 720-381-0813. • “Writers’ Church,” a “drop-in writer's’ jam” hosted by

BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL. Enjoy the Equinox Theatre's musical rendition of the tale of these two shameless folk heroes in the Bug Theatre's intimate, affordable setting. 3654 Navajo, through August 15, 7:30 pm. $17$20. 720-984-0781; equinoxtheatredenver.com Curious Theatre Co. the 1st Sun. of every month, The Acoma Center, 1080 Acoma, 10:30 am-1 pm. Free. Call 303-623-0524. FRIDAY, AUG. 7: First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk, below. Call 303-573-5095. MONDAYS: Bridge Group, 12:30 - 3:30 pm, & Movie Night Mondays, 6:30 pm, both at Coffee at the Point, 27th & Welton, free garage parking. Free Adm. Call 303-955-2237

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TUESDAYS: Classic Film Series at Denver Central Library, Level B2 Conference Center at 7-9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. DAILY IN AUGUST: Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania.Current Exhibit; Diamonds in the Daytime: The Changing Fashions of Margaret Brown’s World. Through Aug. 30, call 303-832-4092. DAILY IN AUGUST: Angel is a video currently on view at the DAM that explores the theme of religion and features Mark Wallinger playing Blind Faith, his sightless alter ego. The artist is seen repeatedly reciting – backwards – the first five verses of St. John's Gospel from the King James version of the Bible. The spectator is asked to consider religious belief in a realm beyond the visible. Daily thru December. Included in general admission. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26: FILM ON THE ROCKS - "THE BREAKFAST CLUB" enjoy blockbuster entertainment on the big screen in the incomparable setting of Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The great cinema is just the beginning of the fun. Each Film On The Rocks event features an opening comedian or band as well as fun, audience participation in contests. Featured band is Jen Korte & the Loss with The Dirty Femmes. 6:30 pm, admission is $12. MONDAY, AUG. 31: FILM ON THE ROCKS - "GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY" enjoy blockbuster entertainment on the big screen in the incomparable setting of Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The great cinema is just the beginning of the fun. Each Film On The Rocks event features an opening comedian or band as well as fun, audience participation contests. Featured band is Kaleo + Bluebook. 6:30 pm, admission is $12.

GALLERIES SATURDAY, AUG. 1 & SEPT. 5: Free Day at the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma. First Sat. of every month free (Closed July 4). Call 720-865-5000 SATURDAY, AUG. 8: Upper Colfax 2nd Saturday Art Walk, 7 pm, Bluebird District, St. Paul to Adams on Colfax. Free. MONDAY, AUG. 17: Free Day, Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado, 10 am-5 pm. Call 303-322-7009. Varies from Sun.to Mon. every month free. Call 303-832-5000. WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: “Nooner Tours” of the Denver Art Museum, 13th & Acoma, noon. Different gallery each week, regular admission. Call 720-865-5000. MONTH-LONG: • Catherine Dixon’s studio paintings. Gallery hours are: M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4, Closed Sunday. Artists on Santa Fe is located 747 Santa Fe Drive, Call 303-573-5903. • Byers-Evans House Gallery, Guided Tours, Mon .Sat, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, & 2:30 pm. You will learn about the Evans family and their involvement in Denver’s early development, 1310 Bannock. Call 303-620-4933. • Colorado’s Water Stories at the History Colorado Center, 12th & Broadway. Water is important to our state, and it trickles through the personal histories of Colorado families. Call 303-447-8679. • “Biennial of the Americas” Museum of Contemporary Art, an exhibition featuring abstract art of the American scene through Aug, 30.,1485 Delgany. Call 303-298-7554. • “Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids ,” exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado, through Sept. 7, general admission required. Call 303-370-6000. • “The Nature of Horses,” Deborah Butterfield’s contemporary sculptures capture the essence of horses, Denver Botanic Gardens lobby, through Sept 27. Call 720-865-3500. • “Gunther Gerzso: A Mexican Master,” On display through Sept 18. In partnership with Museo de las Americas, we celebrate the Mexican modernist master Gunther Gerzso (1915−2000). The Denver Art Museum highlights some of the

artist’s extraordinary paintings from 1960−1981. Denver Art Museum, 13th & Bannock. Call 720-865-5000 • An exhibit “Double or Nothing” Featuring the works of Eric Corrigan. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th, through Sept 5. Call 303-3558955. • “Diamonds in the Daytime: The Changing Fashions of Margaret Brown’s World,” Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania, through Aug. Call 303-832-4092. • “Continental Divide: East of L.A / West of Tehran” will feature select American born artists, of Iranian heritage at Leon Gallery. Exhibition: Through Aug. 22, 1112 E. 17th. Call 303-832-1599. • A New Fine Line: Contemporary Ink Painting From China, now showing at the Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe. Showing Aug. 7 - October 24. Call 303-294-5207.

LECTURES THURSDAY, AUG. 6: “Hooked on Hardscape; Water Features & Fire Elements”. This session will examine the intricate design and construction of both water features and fire elements. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street. Call 720-865-3501. Free with admission to DBG. TUESDAY, AUG. 11: “Water in Colorado,” Water may well become the most disputed natural resource of the 21st century, an Active Minds lecture series, Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 12:30-1:30 pm. Free. Call 303-470-7050. THURSDAY, AUG. 27: What Is Relativity? Einstein’s Ideas And Why They Matter. Best-selling author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett gives an in-depth look at how the theory of relativity shapes much of our contemporary relationship to the universe. A book sale and signing will follow the program. Denver of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 7 pm, $8 member, $10 non-member. Call 303-370-6000.Museum WEEKDAYS: Free Afternoon Lectures at the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Level Five in the Gates Reading Room. Lectures begin at 1:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. For information call 303.839.1671

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SENIORS THURSDAY, AUG. 13: Seniors’ Book Discussion Group discusses contemporary fiction available in book & audio formats, 1-2:30 pm in the Level Four Meeting Room of the Denver Public Library, 13th & Broadway. Repeated 2nd Thurs. of every month. Call 720-8651312. SATURDAY, AUG. 15: Free Day for seniors 64+ at the Denver Firefighters Muse-

um, 1326 Tremont Pl. Repeated 2nd Sat. of every month. Call 303-892-1436. TUESDAYS: Seniors’ Bible Study, 9:30 am at the Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 29th & High. Call 303-295-2107 WEDNESDAYS: “Hospitality House for Seniors,” Assistance League of Denver, Bosworth House, 1400 Josephine, 10:30 am 1st (Crafts or movie, light lunch) & 3rd (book club) Weds., noon 2nd (luncheon & entertainment) & 4th (lunch & bingo). Free. Continues through June. Call 720-289-0775. THURSDAYS: Colorado Peaches Senior Women ages 55 and over have slow pitch softball practices scheduled at East High School, through October on consecutive Thursdays at the softball field on Detroit, just East of the high school, 9-11am. All senior women ages 55 and over are welcome and encouraged to attend; including 70+ players. Bring your glove; and a bat (if you have one). Softball coaches are welcome to attend and assist. Additional questions, please call Rosie 303-751-2691. THURSDAYS: Chair & Moderate Yoga, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden, 11 am-12:15 pm. Fee charged. Call 303-818-4181.

HEALTH & RECREATION SUNDAY AUG. 2: Self-Defense Classes, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tiger Kim’s Academy, Colfax & Steele. Repeated 1st Sunday of every month. Cost is $5 donation to Breast Cancer Research. Call 303-388-1408. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12: La Leche League of Denver meets 2nd Wed. of the month, Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton, 12:30 pm. Call 720-8652115. WEEKDAYS: Guided Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 6 -6:30 am. Free, donations Welcome. Call 303-885-

6727. MONDAYS: Free Zumba classes, 6 - 7 pm, Manual High School cafeteria, 28th & Williams (enter on south side). Offered by YMCA Community Programs Branch. Call 303-292-2281. TUESDAYS: Denver Chess Club, 6:30-10:30 pm, basement of West First Ave. Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 1st. Call 720-

318-6496. • Moderate Yoga, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden, 6-7:15 pm. Fee charged. Call 303-818-4181. • Argentine Tango, practice & lessons, Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson, 6:3010:30 pm. Call 303-710-2250. •Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group at National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson, Molly Blank Bldg., J105, every

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14 Calendar Continued from page 13 Cafe, 22nd & California, 10:30 am. Free. Other classes available. Call 303-294-9258. • Tibetan Buddhist Meditation introduction to NgonDro, 9:30-10:30 am, Mercury Cafe, 22nd & California. Free, other classes available. Call 303-3225874.

RELIGION SUNDAY, AUG. 16: Third Sunday Evensong, St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington, 3:30 pm. Preceded by free concert by Baroque violinist Mary Harrison. Repeated 3rd Sun. of every month. Call 303-831-7115. SUNDAYS: Catholic Mass, 6:30, 8:30 & 10:10 am, 12:30 & 6:30 pm, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Colfax & Logan. Call 303-831-7010. • St. Paul Lutheran, Lutheran Mass at 8 & 10:30 am, 16th & Grant. Call 303-839-1432. • Episcopal Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams, 10 am. Call 303-831-8963. • St. Paul Lutheran, 16th & Grant, Lutheran mass at 8 & 10:30 am. Call 303-839-1432. • The Center of Light, “A Mystical Sunday Service,” 9:30 am silent meditation, 10 am service,, 23rd & Forest. Workshops & classes also offered. Call 303913-7053. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 8:30 & 10:45 am. Call 303-322-5733.

N e i g h b o r h o o d L i f e • AU G U S T 2 0 1 5 • Center for Spiritual Living Denver, Sunday celebrations: meditation 9:30 am, service & children’s church 10 am, 2590 Washington. Call 303832-5206. • Worship Celebration 10:30 am, Buddhist Christian Interspiritual Service 5 pm, St. Paul Church, 1615 Ogden. Call 303-832-4929. • Catholic Mass for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender Catholics, 5 pm, Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore. Call 720-5154528. • Catholic Mass, 7:30 & 10 am, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. Call 303-322-8042. • Chapel Service, Red Shield Community Center, 2915 High, 11 am (all age Sunday School 10 am). Call 303-2952107. MONDAYS: Grant Avenue Street Reach Meal, after 9 am, St. Paul Lutheran, 16th & Grant. Call 303-839-1432. WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Bible Discussions, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Christian Science Metropolitan Reading Room, 16th & Larimer. Call 303-534-3571. • Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting, 7:30 pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan. Call 303839-1505. THURSDAYS: Morning Eucharist, 7 am, St. Paul Lutheran, 1600 Grant. A 30-minute liturgy of Word & Sacrament. Call 303-839-1432. • Choral Evensong in traditional English style, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church,

2015 Glenarm, 5:30-6 pm. Call 303-296-1712. • Buddhist & Non-Sectarian Meditation, 7-9 pm at Vipassana Towers, 330 Acoma. American Theravada & non-sectarian. Free. Also every other Tuesday. Call 303-7788883. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: Weekly services at Temple Micah, 2600 Leyden, 1st & 3rd Fri. 6 pm, 2nd & 4th Sat. 10 am. Family services on first Friday. Call 303-388-4239. • Catholic Mass, 5 pm, St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd & York. 303-3228042. • Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th & Gaylord, 10 am. Call 303-322-5733. • St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community, 16th & Grant, Catholic mass at 5 pm. Call 303-839-1432.

MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 3 & 17: Skyline Toastmasters, 6:30 pm, Kephart Architecture, 2555 Walnut. Visitors welcome. Repeated the 1st & 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-778-0064. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5: Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 574 S. Broadway, 7-8:30 pm. Repeated 1st Weds. of every month, varying location. Call 303-830-8242. FRIDAY, AUG. 7: Monthly Downtown Democratic Forum Breakfast, 6:45-8 am, Le Grand Bistro, 1512 Curtis. Buffet $15. Public welcome. Repeated 1st Fri. of the month.Call 303-861-8050. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12: The Citizens' Climate Lobby meets monthly, every second Wed, at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. For information call 303-322-0079. Letter writing (to Members of Congress) takes place monthly, every first Wed., at Wash Perk coffee shop 6:30 pm.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 15: Colorado House District 8 Democrats, 10 am-noon, Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview. Repeated 3rd Sat. of every month. Call 720-220-6876. MONDAY, AUG. 17: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7 pm, 1556 Emerson. Member Colo. Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated 3rd Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983. THURSDAY, AUG. 20: Colfax Crime & Safety Coalition monthly meeting, Cheeky Monk, 534 E. Colfax, 3 pm. Public welcome.Repeated 3rd Thurs. of the month. THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly. Call 303-399-2100. • Denver Socrates Cafe, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway. Discussions on a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-8611447. FRIDAYS: Daybreak Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, 1525 Sherman, Room B-70. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking & more. Call Scott after 6 pm at 303-4679294. • “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon-1 pm, Webb building, 201 W. Colfax, Room 414. Call 720-209-2896. • Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest speakers. Free. Call 303-861-1447. THURSDAY AUG. 20: Monthly meeting of Financially Fit Females, 6 pm. First meeting free, location & topic change monthly, 3rd Thurs. of month. Call 303-993-3939. MONDAY, AUG. 24: Monthly meeting of Assistance League of Denver, 14th & Josephine, 10 am. Repeated 4th Monday of every month. Call 303-322-5205 TUESDAY, AUG. 25: Denver Metro Young Republicans holds its General Meetings and Happy Hours on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting

at 5:30 p.m. with an informal social hour. The official meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a speaker or panel discussion. Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock Street. For information call 720931-8888 . WEDNESDAYS: Kiwanis Club of Denver,12-1:30 pm, Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 16th & Glenarm. Program varies weekly. THURSDAYS: Fillmore Community Network, focuses on sustainability, 7:30-9 am, 1633 Fillmore, 1st floor conference room. Location changes monthly. Call 303-399-2100. • Cherry Creek Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, Temple Emanuel, 1st & Grape. Call 303399-9901. • Conquer the fear of public speaking at Body Shops Toastmasters, noon, Colo. Dept. of Health, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, 2nd flr. Call 303-3984735. • Denver Socrates Cafe, 7 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 18th & Broadway. Discussions on a variety of important topics. Free. Call 303-8611447. FRIDAYS: Daybreak Toastmasters, 7-8:30 am, 1525 Sherman, Room B-70. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking & more. Call Scott after 6 pm at 303-4679294. • “Thrillspeakers” Toastmasters, noon-1 pm, Webb building, 201 W. Colfax, Room 4i4. Call 720-209-2896. • Denver IDEA Cafe, a business start-up & brainstorming group, 2 pm, Panera Bread, 1350 Grant. Guest speakers. Free. Call 303-861-1447.

SUPPORT GROUPS SATURDAY, AUG. 1: “Sister to Sister” Breast Cancer Survivor’s Support Group, 1 -3 pm at Zion Senior center, 5151 E. 33rd. repeated 1st Sat. of every month. Call 303-771-8784. THURSDAY, AUG. 6 & 20: Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, Our Savior’s Lutheran, 915 E. 9th, 7 pm. Repeated every 1st & 3rd Thurs. Call 303329-3364.

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elcome to School Scoop! From August through June, you will be reading about what is happening in Denver Public Schools (DPS) and the specific schools in your area whether public or private. So much negative information comes out about schools and students that this is an attempt to inform readers of the news and the positives in the schools. Readers will discover that there is a great deal of good happening in education and there are ways that they can be a part of the school communities through volunteer work, committee membership or shared time and resources. Happy reading. School districts do not close over the summer, and DPS, 1860 Lincoln, is no exception. The DPS Board has approved the opening of several new schools for 2016 and 2017. Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) will be adding several new middle and high school campuses. DSST students have shown consistently good performance and growth on state and district tests. In addition, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School (DDES) will be adding a middle and high school

in the fall of 2017. Parents who are interested in these options will need to apply through the School Choice program the fall before the school opens. The DPS website, dpsk12. org, contains a wealth of information with translations into several different languages for parents, students and community members. Links are available to get forms for free and reduced lunch benefits, check school lunch menus, and to learn about transportation to your school. Parents can sign up for the Parent Portal which is the parents link to the school and allows parents to check on student’s attendance and grades. This year schools are doing most of the student verification for registration online for returning students. New students will still have to take the necessary paperwork to the schools when they officially register, as will students who do not have Internet access. Check the DPS site if you need any specifics about what forms students need to show when registering. July 1 was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the DPS Imaginarium, at Columbine Elementary School at 2540 E. 29th. Imaginarium is an innovation lab geared towards learning in the 21st century and is meant

A CUTE SQUIRREL plays gendarme of his very own tree in Five Points. PHOTO BY DANI SHAE THOMPSON to transform learning and public education systems.. Among other things, the Imaginarium helps teachers learn new ways to configure their classrooms to get the optimum learning experience for the students. The Imaginarium exists to serve anyone in the DPS community who has a passion for public education and a belief that innovation is key to closing opportunity gaps and ensuring every student graduates prepared to succeed in college and/or their career. DPS is hiring Denver Math Fellows who will provide small group math instruction with

students who need help working towards narrowing their achievement gap. People with Bachelor’s Degrees are preferred for this position, although those with an Associate’s Degree and demonstrated proficiencies are encouraged to apply. There is a salary and a possible stipend when students exhibit outstanding growth. Apply online at denvermathfellows.com. DPS and the Denver Foundation are teaming up to collect back-to-school supplies to help students and families from low-income households. Denver residents, families and business owners contribute by donating

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offered at the school for working parents. MAC provides tours for interested parents. To obContinued from page 15 tain more information about the school, go to montessoriacadIn late May, Superintendent emyofcolorado.org or call 303Tom Boasberg sent a letter ad603-2609. dressing some of the changes in The Polaris Program at testing for the 2015-16 school Ebert, 410 Park Ave West, is the year. There was a great deal of only independent site for meetcontroversy in the spring about ing the needs of the highly gifted the excessive amount of time elementary student. Registraspent on testing and many partion packet pick up is scheduled ents refused to allow their stuon Mon., Aug. 17 from 9 am-12 dents to be tested. This school pm & Tues., Aug. 18 from 3-6 year there will be fewer and pm. Packets must be returned shorter tests mandated by disby Fri., Aug.21 to be considered tricts and the state. The DPS for enrollment. School begins on goal is to limit state assessMon., Aug. 24. ments to no more than 3-4 hours University Preparatory per year. Language, arts and School (PREP), 2409 Arapamath tests will be given yearhoe, operates under the belief ly for students in grades 3-9. that “college begins in kindergarten.” Registration and uniform purchasing takes place from Aug. 10-13 from 10 am-6 pm. Families need to attend only one of these days. Mandatory Kindergarten Orientation is Mon. & Tues., Aug. 17 and 18 from 7:15 am-1:30 pm. Mandatory K-5 Orientation is Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 20-21 from 7:15 advertising@lifeoncaphill.com am-1:30 pm. Parents are not allowed in the building for the first month. PREP’s school day runs from 7:15 am-4 pm on Mons.Thurs. Friday hours are from 7:15 am-2:30 pm. The contact information for PREP is 303-2920463 and uprepschool.org. To get information about Whittier ECE-8, 2480 Downing, call 720-424-3040 or go to whittier.dpsk12.org. 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