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CONTENTS
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36 from the
PUBLISHER Welcome to the Spring 2017 issue of Spotlight® Magazine!
features
24 A BACKYARD
FOR THE BIRDS
HOW TO ATTRACT WILD BIRDS TO YOUR YARD
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36 23 AMAZING ADVENTURES
FOR COLORADO KIDS
44 SPENDING TIME TOGETHER FIVE IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF FAMILY TIME
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JACK ZAMORA MD COSMETIC SURGERY
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CARING HANDS VETERINARY CLINIC
departments 06 CONNECT
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Popular North Metro Events
Tequila Grilled Shrimp
S’mores Ice Cream Birthday Pie
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As the weather warms and the days grow longer your thoughts may be turning to landscaping projects. Our feature on attracting wild birds may be just the inspiration you need for your own backyard oasis. For family adventures that only Colorado can offer, check out the 23 Amazing Adventures for Colorado Kids. Our Tequila Grilled Shrimp is a great way to kick off the grilling season, and our new recipe department, Sweet Spot, features a S’mores Ice Cream Birthday Pie that is a great twist on family birthday celebrations. Our advertisers make this magazine possible, and I hope you’ll be sure to tell them that you “saw them in the Spotlight®!”
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MAY 03 MOKOMBA ENSEMBLE Creative Broomfield welcomes the Mokomba Ensemble, a traditional and contemporary African Drum and Dance Ensemble based in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Ghanaian choreographic director, Adjei Abankwah and master drummer, Nii Okai Aryeetey, Mokomba members come from all ethnic corners of the world giving the richness of both traditional and contemporary works of African drum and dance drawn from all reaches of continental Africa. 7:00pm at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield. Free event. Visit www. AtTheAudi.com for more information.
APRIL 23 MILES AHEAD – THE MILES DAVIS LEGACY The Miles Davis album, Kind of Blue, continues to be the yearly top selling jazz album fifty seven years after its release. The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will honor this jazz icon with arrangements of his compositions, along with many jazz standards he made famous. 2:00pm at Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Visit www.ArvadaCenter.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
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MAY 20 ERIE TOWN FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL Balloons launch from Colorado National Golf Club at 6:00am, then over 250 craft and service vendors line the streets of Old Town Erie from 10:00am-4:00pm; local entertainment continues throughout the day on stage in Coal Creek Park; Headline band, Chris Daniels and The Kings take the stage at 6:00pm joined by a balloon glow and fireworks. Fun for the whole family! For more information, contact the Erie Chamber of Commerce or visit their website at www.eriechamber.org. continued on page 10
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Coloradoans have a strong passion for our beautiful state and for the eclectic wildlife that call it home. Perhaps that is why birding is a popular hobby for many in the area. While venturing on hiking trails or heading into the mountains can lead to the sighting of exotic birds, you can also attract wild birds to your very own backyard.
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cott Menough, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop of Denver, says there are many benefits to this. For starters, building homes for humans can displace native birds, but creating a welcoming space in your backyard can create a new wild bird habitat for them. This can also lead to healthier birds in our environment. Menough points to a recent study that observed wild birds for three years, and reports showed a consistent pattern of overall health for birds where supplemental feeders were available. The birds had increased antioxidant levels, reduced stress levels, improved body condition index scores, strong immune systems, and more rapid feather growth. The study also reconfirmed that these feeders don’t create a dependency among free-living birds but simply provide supplemental food. Besides helping birds, Menough says it’s beneficial to humans to reduce stress by returning to nature. Birding is an inexpensive hobby that can easily be enjoyed on an evening after work. In addition to the enjoyment and entertainment it can offer, it’s great source for nature education, for both kids and life-long learners. “Learning about wild birds, ecosystems, species interactions, and animal behavior is unlimited when we attract birds to our yard,” Menough says. Colorado has more birds identified than any other non-border and non-coastal state with more than 500 birds species found within our borders. Some common local species you can attract include, House Finch, Black-capped Chickadee, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Dark-eyed Junco, Bushtit, American Robin, Downy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, House Sparrow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Broadtailed Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Eurasian Collared-dove, and Northern Flicker.
How to Get Started Creating your own backyard wildlife habitat isn’t hard at all. It’s a hobby for all knowledge levels, since you don’t need to know the names of the birds to enjoy them visiting your yard. There are four essential elements: food, water, cover and shelter, and a safe place to raise young. Food is provided by feeders and plantings, water is provided with bird baths and water landscape features, and cover along with a safe place for young comes from trees, shrubs, and bird houses.
How to Choose the Best Food When choosing food, Menough notes that quality is important. Opt for seed blends designed for Colorado birds that have no filler seeds and no shells. These “nowaste” blends attract birds that eat at different levels, both at ground or above. Plus, the no-waste food is less likely to cause weeds to grow under the feeder or leave shell litter that needs to be cleaned up. Filler seeds, such as milo, wheat, oats, and canary grass seeds, end up being more expensive since so much is not eaten and wasted. Menough also suggests bird food that is high in fat and protein. You might be tempted to reach for a slice of bread to feed birds, but Menough adds that since bread is mostly carbohydrates, it requires more energy for birds to acquire, more necessary water intake, and they’ll have to eat twice as much carbohydrates as fats and proteins to get the same energy benefit to keep those little metabolic engines going.
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<< Continued from page 21 One precaution to note is regarding domestic cats, which kill millions of wild birds in North American each year. Menough says it is instinctive for cats to prey upon birds, and a well-fed cat will kill more birds than a hungry stray. “Keep cats indoors for the health of the cat and the life of the birds,” Menough advises.
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Colorado may be one of the best places to be a kid. Our state offers unique and rich experiences from beaches to alligators (in Colorado!) to natural wonders. What follows is a definitive guide you’ll want to have handy all year long when planning day trips with youngsters.
Colorado Gators Reptile Park That’s right. Alligators, over-sized pythons, tortoises, iguanas, and more can be found in Mosca, Colorado in Alamosa County. It’s a bit of a drive from Denver, so consider combining the trip to the Colorado Gators Reptile Park with a side outing to The Great Sand Dunes National Park. Information: www.coloradogators.com
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The Great Sand Dunes National Park The tallest sand dunes in North America, a trip here allows you to experience outdoor diversity including hiking, sand sledding, wading in Medano Creek and if you’re lucky, spotting wildlife. Information: www. nps.gov/Grsa
Buffalo Bill’s Grave and and Lookout Mountain Nature Center The Lookout Mountain destination via Golden to the nature center and grave of Buffalo Bill offers important Colorado history and hands on activities. A return via I-70 allows you to stop and see the Buffalo Herd Nature Preserve on exit 254. Information: www.buffalobill.org
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Does holding a live, furry tarantula the size of a peach appeal to you? Rosie the tarantula is popular with youngsters and grandparents alike. What’s more is the venue is home to over 5,000 animals including 1,600 butterflies flitting around the onsite tropical rainforest. Information: www.butterflies.org
The Colorado State Capitol Open and the public is welcome to enjoy a guided tour of the historic building. Pack lightly for security reasons. Tours are free, reservations suggested. Information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/capitol
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WOW! Children’s Museum Located in Lafayette has hands-on, play-focused educational opportunities to inspire learning and exposure to the arts and sciences. Information: www.wowchildrensmuseum.org
Children’s Museum Joy Outdoor Adventure Park With summer camps and cooking classes, this 60,000 square foot outdoor play space at Denver’s Marsico campus includes water features, climbing, and tunnel systems to channel all that kid energy. Information: www.mychildsmuseum.org
Dinosaur Ridge Exciting guided shuttle tours and indoor exhibits, Dinosaur Ridge doesn’t disappoint. The famed Dinosaur Ridge is a segment of the Dakota Hogback in the Morrison Fossil Area National Landmark located in Jefferson County near the town of Morrison. Information: www.dinoridge.org
CU Boulder Fiske Planetarium Ideal for elementary and middle-school age students and older. Full dome shows, laser and liquid events, concerts and more are offered year-round. Information: www.colorado.edu/ fiske/schedule
Roller Skating Retro fun for families. Skate City in Westminster (and elsewhere) has Parents-Skate-Free Saturday mornings, family nights and STEM educational learning experiences. Information: www. skatecitycolorado.com/
Downtown Petting Zoo & Train Ride During the summer months at the small area directly in front of the Denver Aquarium is a petting zoo, mini train ride, and carousel. It’s a big hit with children and parents. Information: www. aquariumrestaurants.com
Inside the Orchestra An experience like no other. Tiny Tots is an enthralling 45-minute performance created to introduce kids ages 6-years old and under to orchestral music – by immersing them alongside a 30+ piece professional orchestra. Information: www.insidetheorchestra.org/ tiny-tots/
A Visit to Santa in the North Pole Home to Santa’s workshop near Colorado Springs, the North Pole is a Christmasthemed family amusement park. Featuring a Ferris wheel, carousel, and lots of familyfriendly rides, kids can even visit with Santa. Information: www. northpolecolorado.com Continued on page 38 >> Spring 2017 | Spotlight® Magazine
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SWEET SPOT
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Finding time to celebrate family moments is always sweeter with a delicious ice cream dessert.
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1. Lightly spray 9-inch springform pan with 3-inch high sides with cooking spray. 2. In small bowl over simmering water, stir 3 ounces chocolate and oil until melted and blended. 3. In food processor, grind chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs (about 1 1/3 cups). Add chocolate mixture and pinch of salt and pulse until moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of pan. Freeze for about 10 minutes, or until crust hardens. 4. In large chilled bowl, fold graham cracker pieces and remaining chocolate into ice cream. Pour mixture into frozen crust and smooth top. Freeze for about 8 hours, or until ice cream hardens.
Remove pie from pan and transfer to platter. Return pie to freezer. 5. In large bowl, using electric hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat for about 5 minutes, or until firm glossy peaks form. 6. Using large spoon, dollop meringue onto pie and spread decoratively, making sure no ice cream is exposed. Using kitchen blowtorch, torch meringue until browned all over. 7. Freeze pie for about 30 minutes, or until meringue has stiffened. Decorate with lit birthday candles, if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Note: Pie, without meringue topping, can be made up to 1 week ahead, covered and frozen. Start making the most of family time by visiting Breyers.com for more recipes and join in on the birthday celebration.
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Spending Time Together
Five Important Benefits of Family Time
With work, school, homework, after school activities, friends and more, there are countless activities that compete for time on the family calendar. Family time, however, can serve as an escape from the demands and deadlines of daily life, and is paramount in building strong relationships. Family time offers many benefits, including building confidence, creating a stronger emotional bond between family members, improving communication skills, better performance in school and reduced behavioral issues, as well as providing an opportunity to make memories built on fun, laughter and togetherness. 44
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Family Bonding Spending time partaking in everyday family leisure activities has been associated with greater emotional bonding within families. Both “core” leisure activities, such as playing a board game, watching television, gardening or playing outdoors and “balance” activities, which require a greater investment of planning, time and money, such as a family vacation or trip to an amusement park or sporting event, can have a big impact on the overall health of a family, according to research published by the National Council on Family Relations. Simply making it a habit to display interest in the well-being of your family members can lead to a willingness to share problems and build mutual respect between parents and children.
Simple Ways to Enjoy More Family Time Skillfully balancing an entire family’s demands from school, sports, activities and careers leaves little down time, but keeping family values front and center may be easier than you think when you make a commitment to carving out meaningful moments to share.
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Academic Performance Children whose parents spend time with them and take an interest in their education tend to do better in school and complete higher levels of education than those whose parents spent their time at home pursuing their own hobbies, according to a study published on familyfacts.org. Providing essential guidance through studying and assisting with homework, as well as incorporating educational games, can provide children a positive influence, lead to emotional well-being and help them strive for higher levels of educational success as they grow.
Communication Skills Children learn how to behave and communicate by watching their parents interact with each other and others. Family bonding time is a way to model expected behaviors, and spending time together as a family can help parents relate more to their children and open the lines of communication. Spending a few minutes together once everyone is home for the day, whether for dinner or a scheduled family “meeting,” can help families learn to listen to, trust and understand one another, and build appropriate behaviors.
Risky Behavior On average, adolescents who communicate and spend more time with their families tend to exhibit lower levels of aggression and antisocial behavior than peers with less involved parents, according to familyfacts.org. A closer family relationship has also been linked to reductions in acts of violence, delinquent behavior, substance abuse and tobacco use. Communication and spending time together can help relieve feelings of anxiety or anger and reduce urges to participate in risky behaviors.
Making Memories One of the most important benefits of spending time together is also one of the simplest: creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it’s playing a game together, attending an event, going on vacation or just sitting in the living room or around the table talking and laughing, positive memories are beloved possessions that give family members a sense of belonging and can help reinforce the importance of family.
For more benefits of family time and to find activities you can enjoy together, visit elivingtoday.com.
Today’s technology-ridden world makes it easy for families to be present but not engaged. When you create a technology-free zone, you eliminate distractions so you can keep the focus on each other. Dedicate time every week to spend as a family without the use of TV, tablets, computers and phones.
Bond and Bake Together. There’s a little baker in everyone. After all, who can help but “woo-hoo” when you pull fresh cupcakes out of the oven? Turn your kitchen into a fun zone and savor all the moments with your family. One easy way to get started is with Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™ baking and frosting mixes, which use simple ingredients and contain no colors, preservatives or artificial flavors, providing a delicious homemade taste. They’re the perfect mixes to challenge your family to enjoy a kitchen full of laughter, anticipation and the delightful aroma of baked goods fresh from the oven.
Share Family Stories. Reminiscing about special family moments is an essential part of keeping those memories alive. Showcasing old photo albums is a great way to share fun and nostalgic memories, which can help bring your family closer together. Whether it was a trip to the mountains or visiting a nearby museum, discussing and reliving these memorable moments can evoke fond memories and a willingness to create new ones.
Set a Day Each Week for Family Night. It’s easy to get caught up in a busy schedule, which is why consciously setting aside family time is essential. Once it’s set, you may be tempted to turn the open night at home into an invitation to catch up on housework or even just relax. Avoid the temptation and instead look for fun ways to spend that time as a family. Start a puzzle or play a board game. Initiate a DIY project for the house, spend time baking or cooking a meal, or simply sit together and talk about what’s happening in the lives of those who matter most. Spring 2017 | Spotlight® Magazine
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