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Predictions And Wishes For 2019 In The District By Nancy Hahn

o you enjoy visiting the 40 West Art District, exploring the galleries, and enjoying the variety of art? What would you predict will be new and interesting in the district in 2019? What would you wish to see, or change, or add to the district? Artists, gallery owners, and the 40 West Board shared predictions and wishes for the district in 2019, Liz Black, 40 West Arts District Executive Director, pointed out that the district has grown exponentially with new galleries, growing numbers of visitors, and the addition of the popular ArtLine. She expects that growth to continue “in 2019 (and beyond).” The ArtLine “speaks so much to our vision and goals for the corridor, a free outdoor amenity ﬁlled to the brim with art and installations, and something that ... transforms, unites and inspires our community.” Black adds “We hope to see our events grow with new attendance numbers at First Friday opening receptions and a continued focus on diﬀerent and multi-sensory forms of artwork.” Continued on page 8

THE 40 WEST ARTS DISTRICT HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY IN 2018 with new galleries, growing numbers of visitors, and the addition of the popular ArtLine. PHOTO BY DAVID REIN

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he need is elevating. In 2017 we had more than 211,000 cries for help,” says Brandon Young, chief advancement officer at the Tennyson Center for Children, referring to the number of calls made to Colorado’s child abuse and neglect hotline. Child welfare referrals have increased 46 percent over the past 10 years, according to the Tennyson Center’s website. The Tennyson Center, at 29th Avenue and Tennyson Street, helps kids ages 5 to 18 who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. “These kids have experienced a lot in a short time, but they will change the world if we can help them reintegrate into society,” said Young. Residents and 29th Avenue commuters recognize the Tennyson Center’s grassy campus with its two-story building and small cottages. This fall, several cottages on 29th got new roofs and other upgrades following 2017’s destructive hailstorm. Beginning in October the buildings were wrapped with plastic during the construction to prevent curious children from climbing the scaffolding. Upgrades included new paint, windows and patio shelters. Approximately $15,000 in materials and labor was donated, according to ACK Construction, the project contractor. The Tennyson Center’s neighbors might not know about its rich history or its diverse programs. Begun in 1904 as the Colorado Christian Home orphanage, the Tennyson Center now addresses the needs of kids and families through both residential and daytreatment programs, which include an onsite school. The nonprofit’s largest program is Community-Based Services, providing inhome therapy and support to children and families. Tennyson’s model of care is changing

rapidly in order to meet the challenges facing children in Colorado. “Our approach is to get further upstream from the issues, to keep families together and kids safe, rather than removing them from their homes,” said Young. “We see about 175 kids in their living rooms and schools every month, helping to stabilize homes and help families in their healing journey.” Community-Based Services is the Tennyson Center’s fastest growing program and has expanded to El Paso and Weld

counties. Families remain in the intensive in-home program for three months to one year. New this year, Tennyson began providing one-on-one support to speciﬁc children in Denver Public Schools classrooms. Specialists from CommunityBased Services help teachers to interact with the child eﬀectively; specialists also attend meetings as liaisons between parents and the school. “Our intent is to keep children in their school, to keep them a part of the school

community,” said Young. “If that can’t work, we bring them into our school at Tennyson Center for a while and then they go back to their own school.” Tennyson’s on-site school serves both residents and students who live at home. The kindergarten-through-12th-grade school oﬀers individual instruction in academics and social skills so that students can return to a public-school setting. Another new program is No Kid Waits, Continued on page 9

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Prisoners’ Lives Enhanced By Bookmobile And Writing Program ■ By

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ntil you open a book or have one read to you, you will never know its magic or power,” says Cecilia LaFrance, Jeﬀerson County Public Library’s public services coordinator for its Library 2 You department. Library 2 You is “mobile services for taking the library to people,” said LaFrance. Library 2 You speciﬁcally targets people with barriers to library access, whether of distance, geography, physical disabilities or incarceration. “For group residences, we can use a bookmobile. Our bookmobile travels to 30 sites two times a month.” One of those sites is the Intervention Community Corrections Services men’s facility, a low-security community corrections agency at 1651 Kendall St., that provides a variety of rehabilitation services to the criminal justice system. JCPL’s association with the ICCS men’s facility began four years “

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IN JANUARY, THE INTERVENTION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES MEN’S FACILITY, a lowsecurity community corrections agency at 1651 Kendall St., will offer its residents a writing program hosted by Lighthouse Writers Workshop. PHOTO BY KEN LUTES

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Dear Editor, Thank you for your article bringing attention to services for those in need, especially the homeless (“So Many Homeless … And Winter Is Coming,” Nov. 14-Dec. 17, 2018 Neighborhood Gazette). A survey has shown that there are 3,000 homeless students in Jeff erson County, many staying with relatives or friends, or in motels. This would surprise many Jeff co citizens, I am sure. I must disagree with the statement that there are many shelters for homeless in Jeff erson County, as the ones listed are for specifi c clientele only. Shelters and services eight miles away in Denver are often just too far away. If you haven't already, perhaps you could feature a separate article to share the importance of The Action Center in Lakewood, which serves all of Jeff erson County. This program, founded 50 years ago, off ers a well-stocked food bank, a clothing bank, household and personal care items, school supplies, toys at Christmas, meals at Thanksgiving, vouchers for IDs, showers, driver's license, birth certifi cates. It partners with Jeff erson County Human Services, Jeff co Business and Workforce Center, Education and Certifi cation Support, and Health and Benefi ts Support. It off ers counseling for rental and utility assistance, and has a Self-Suffi ciency Pathways Program to help individuals make changes in their lives towards greater stability. More publicity for this vital resource would surely bring in more fi nancial support and volunteers The Family Promise agency provides temporary shelter, meals and counseling to families by using existing facilities like churches which rotate weeks to provide support. familypromise.org/programs/ core-program/ Arvada Rising Church is now providing a day shelter with meals. Thank you again for your article. Let’s keep this issue of homelessness out there, and work together to make a diff erence. Carol Kalmes, Wheat Ridge Dear Editor,

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ago. A conversation between a dedicated Edgewater library staff member and one of the ICCS residents brought to light “that there was a facility of 200 men who have nothing to do,” according to LaFrance. “So, we arranged to start a twice monthly bookmobile service [to that facility].” A year later, JCPL began serving the ICCS female facility as well, which is farther west in Lakewood. While some ICCS residents are permitted to leave the facility grounds, like the man who visited the Edgewater library, others’ privileges may be more restricted and limited to whatever activities are available at the facility itself. “For ICCS residents, I think the primary need that we’re meeting is use of time while [the men] are still at the facility,” said LaFrance. “Many of these men are serving out the rest of their sentence, which can be a few days to many months.” Although ICCS does have a small library, “they defi nitely don’t have the collection or the ordering capacity that we do.” The bookmobile primarily checks out DVDs to ICCS residents, LaFrance said, but that the service also introduces residents to other possibilities and ideas. “We might say, ‘Hey, did you ever fi nish this series of comic books? Are you curious

Getting the word out about the severity of the homeless problem in our Jeff erson County community is so important and I applaud your eff orts to do so. However, Nancy Hahn’s article contained some incorrect information which will make it very diffi cult for those of in the community who are working hard to fi nd more shelters for the homeless. The Action Center was forced to close their shelter this year due to budget shortfalls. The Mean Street shelter was forced to close over building problems. These were the only shelters available for the general population with the exception of the Severe Weather Network of churches who provide shelter during freezing nights. The other shelters mentioned are for select populations such as domestic violence victims and single mothers. Programs such as these provide housing along with paths to self suffi ciency and are very important in getting people on their feet. There are often long waiting lists for these programs. However, if people or families suddenly fi nd themselves without a place to stay the night, they don’t have any options in Jeff erson County. Our church is working with the Action Center to help re-open their emergency shelter. We also work with Family Promise, which houses families with children in churches that rotate week to week. This program too has a waiting list. The biggest obstacle that we as volunteers face is the misconception that someone out there is taking care of the homeless. This someone can only be working together to fi nd more solutions and to clearly understand the scope of the problem. I am hopeful that there will be followup articles with more specifi c and accurate information about the need for more homeless resources in our community and ways for people to assist either through volunteering or making donations. Judy Douglass, Arvada Editor’s note: See “Who Is Providing Shelter And Help To Our Homeless?” in this edition, pg. 12. Have a comment? Contact Managing Editor J. Patrick O’Leary at editor@ngazette.com, or Publisher Tim Berland at tberland@ngazette.com.

about what it takes to get a CDL license?’” Suggesting materials can sometimes spark connections with residents. “When that happens, they realize they can learn something from the books the library is bringing to them.” The goal is to nurture the relationship between the resident and the bookmobile; and after that to get them in the library where they can start using services there: online databases, community resources, books and videos. “We can be a positive contributor in their rehabilitation. What amazes me is how many people have not been introduced to a library. At ICCS, we are often making a person’s fi rst-ever library card.”

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The Lighthouse Writers Workshop program, Writing to Be Free, began in 2017 at the ICCS women’s facility, where women learn to become better writers of their poetry, fi ction, letters and also share their work aloud in a class of about 15 to 17. Dan Manzanares, outreach program coordinator at Lighthouse, said that LaFrance helped the writing program to become alternately “braided” with Library 2 You’s bookmobile service: the fi rst week of the month, a Lighthouse instructor teaches a writing class; the second week, Library 2 Continued on page 9

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lthough the offi cial fi rst day of winter isn’t until Dec. 21, it’s never too early to start thinking of ways to fi ll your cold weather calendar. This is especially true if you have little ones at home; Jeff erson County schools will be on winter break Dec. 24 through Jan. 8. These ideas are perfect for the young and young at heart.

Get Curious

Wondering what’s been lurking in your backyard? Winter is the perfect time to head outdoors and look for animal tracks; fl at, smooth snow is the ideal canvas for tiny footprints. While it’s always fun to make guesses at what you’re seeing, consider checking out a fi eld guide at your closest library. Naturetracking.com is another helpful site that can point you in the right direction; there’s even an app available to help you on the go!

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Need a last-minute gift idea, or something to keep the kiddos busy? Head outdoors and collect pinecones! Since they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, they’re perfect for turning into Christmas ornaments or bird feeders. Need some inspiration? Head over to pinterest.com. You’ll fi nd everything from cute and kitschy to more elaborate ornaments that look like a work of art. All you’ll need to get started

is some paint, glue, and basic craft supplies (think felt, pom-poms, beads, etc.).

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This is a great way to enjoy the crisp winter air and get your heart pumping in the process. We’re all familiar with snowball fi ghts and snow angels, but there are plenty of other ways to play in the snow. Have a snowman in your backyard? Take turns tossing a hat in the air and see who can get closest to its head. Build a tower of snowballs and take turns trying to knock it over with other snowballs. If you have a little bit more room to work with, play “fi nd the white fl ag” - simply hide a white fl ag in the branches and watch as friends and family scramble to fi nd it.

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Crisp, white snow is beautiful, but don’t be afraid to spice it up with some color! Regular old-fashioned food coloring can be added to water which can then be used to “paint” the ice. Try using cookie cutters to create fun designs. You can even fi ll a spray bottle for a more abstract eff ect or use straws to blow the water around before it freezes. While outdoor activities abound in Colorado, it never hurts to get back to the basics. With just a few supplies, a sense of humor, and a spark of creativity, you can create fun memories for your family that won’t break the bank.

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FITNESS CORNER Emotional vs. Physical Hunger: How To Nourish Without Food stimulation.” Try reading a good book, engaging in deep conversation, or starting a s we move further into the holiday puzzle. season, more of our activities surround • Social: “I crave connection.” Try giving food. For many of us, this is a time to a hug, calling a friend or family member, or volunteering. celebrate by enjoying seasonal • Creative: “I crave foods and spending time with expression.” Try painting or people we may not regularly drawing, making a craft, or see. However, this time of year trying a new recipe. can also be incredibly stressful • Spiritual: “I crave and may leave many resorting to meaning.” Try praying, eating as a coping mechanism. meditating, or talking with Emotional eating is typically someone who shares your defined as eating in response beliefs. to feelings rather than physical • Solitude: “I crave space.” hunger. Try sitting quietly alone, taking To dive into the differences a relaxing bath, or journaling. between physical and nonKarlee Golightly • Movement: “I crave physical hunger, it’s helpful to first activity.” Try dancing, playing discern what your unique hunger cues are. A few common signs of physical hunger may with children or pets, or engaging in your include a sound or “grumbling” sensation in favorite way to exercise. your abdomen, feeling lightheaded or weak, The activities listed above may be helpful difficulty concentrating, or even a headache. in brainstorming ideas for alternatives to These cues were designed as signals to eating, but everyone will have different your brain to take in more fuel, and are ways to satisfy each of the emotional important in regulating your daily energy hungers. Take a moment to go through needs. However, sometimes we may confuse each of the examples again and write down or ignore physical hunger cues and instead other actions you might include. If you eat in response to stress, hoping to ease our choose food in response to one of these nonphysical hunger cues, you will never be able discomfort with food, i.e. emotional eating. While emotional eating typically has to satisfy your emotional hunger. By instead negative connotations, eating to soothe recognizing your emotions and what you’re is an example of a self-care tool; it’s when really “hungry” for, you are able to better eating is your only coping mechanism that it regulate stress and feel more balanced! becomes problematic. To better understand Karlee Golightly is a Registered Dietiour emotions, we can start by examining the tian and Yoga Teacher at Feed Your Soul Fitness; contact her at info@feedyoursoulsix types of non-physical hungers: • Intellectual: “I crave mental fitness.com.

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Lakewood Art in Lamar Plaza has a variety of art from many Lakewood Art members. Each member has an area to fill with their work. This provides art from glass to papier-mâché to watercolors and many other art forms. Mary, the Lakewood Art member at the gallery said she hoped 2019 would bring “more artists and more variety of art.” In Pasternack’s Art Hub at Colfax Avenue and Pierce Street, Karmen “Gardens” Franklin shows her unique art. Franklin combines succulents and dragons for some artsy, fun, little gardens. She often encourages customers to contribute to their garden by choosing the plants and the dragon for her to combine for their garden. She hopes 2019 will bring more visitors to the district and more unique, interactive art experiences for them to enjoy. At Next Gallery at 6851 W. Colfax, visitors are treated to a wonderful variety by a many different artists. There is always surprising art. One artist is showing striking, small mixed-media crystallized work. This includes small crystalized skulls and, also, the large Winter’s Ghost. Catherine, another Next artist, is a creator of lovely jewelry. Each pendant is a unique swirl of beautiful colors; a tiny, unique work of art. Catherine’s wish for 2019 is that more shop spaces will be consistently filled; hopefully with galleries or something else art-related. Phillip Rader at Edge Gallery and the creative artists at Pirate Contemporary Art have a 2019 wish to see some of the large, empty buildings in the district become large gallery spaces. Then artists could display large canvases and sculptures, instead of creating small for small spaces. This wish and the wish for consistently filled artthemed shops were echoed throughout the district. Certainly, visitors would love it, too. More art, more artists, more variety for a happy New Year 2019!

Free VASD Lecture by Cécile B. Evans, Jan. 15 The Fictions lecture series investigates the complicated relationship between contemporary artists and veracity. On Jan. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design Visiting Artist, Scholar, Designer program welcomes Cécile B. Evans. Her work reflects on the value of emotions in contemporary society by exploring forms of human subjectivity and the systems that carry them, as well as the limits of both. 1600 Pierce St. RSVP online for your free tickets! Visit rmcad.edu/events for more information.

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WestFax Brewing’s Free Comedy Show, Dec. 22 Don’t miss Westfax Brewing Company’s monthly free Comedy Show, Saturday, Dec. 22, from 8 till 10 p.m., at 6733 W. Colfax Ave. Enjoy five local comedians hosted by the hilarious, John Davis. No cover or ticket required, just show up, drink beer, and laugh. Gyros King Food Truck present for tasty eats as well. Get some good laughs in before the holidays!

Help Shape the 40 West ArtLine in 2019 – Take the ArtLine Survey Great news! We’re adding more art along the ArtLine in 2019 … and are planning some great experiences along the route! But we need to hear from you to know what types of art and experiences you want. Please help us make the ArtLine even more awesome in 2019 by taking five minutes to share your thoughts in an online survey. You may even win some fun ArtLine gear by taking the survey. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/40 WestArtLine.

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consideration of publication on WriteDenver.org,” a community outreach program of Lighthouse Writers. Beatrice then had two of her writings selected to be performed by actors during a Stories on Stage presentation; she also received a monetary award. It’s hard to know the extent of continuing influence the writing program may have upon residents after their release from ICCS. “I wish I could say it has changed their lives,” LaFrance said. “At a minimum, I can say that it impacted them on the class day. I know that some of the women walked in and one of the first questions the instructor asked was ‘Tell me what you like to write.’ By the end of one class, they’ve written something, and it happens to be powerful and maybe shocking to them that they would put it down in a 10-minute writing exercise.” The benefit of braiding reading opportunities with writing experiences can’t be overstated. “You can't separate reading from writing,” said Manzanares. “It's like breathing. Inhalation and exhalation equal breathing. If you only do one, you can’t breathe.”

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last residential place they’ll be. We follow through as they grow up and age out,” Young said. In October 2018 Tennyson Center began Stand in the Gap, a series of live Facebook broadcasts featuring frank discussions on child welfare issues with both experts and children. “Colorado has a great system to support kids and families but there are still gaps,” says the Stand in the Gap Facebook page. “All of us need to work together in a fundamentally different way to fill them.” Young said the purpose of the broadcasts is to “shine light on where the gaps are and bring understanding to the needs of these kids and families who are so often unseen. We believe in the community’s charitable nature, that people will join with us.” The first Stand in the Gap episode podcast is on You Tube at https://www. youtube.com/embed/-vwr5LbH258. Episode I talks with a group of young adults who have aged out of the child welfare system. The challenges they discuss include being separated from their family and feeling invisible. Future topics of Stand in the Gap broadcasts include: the unique challenges faced by children of color and LGBTQ youth within the system (watch Episode 2 on this topic on Feb. 26, 2019); the tangled legal web surrounding the child welfare system; and mental health crises commonly encountered by families and kids in the system, including increased rates of suicide. Stand in the Gap broadcasts can be seen live at www.facebook.com/groups/ StandInTheGapCO/.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Travel, Julia Child And Debut Novels Discussed At Book Clubs Book some time to discuss great reads with the Edgewater Library Book Group, meeting monthly at the new Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan St. On Saturday, Jan. 12, 1 to 2 p.m., they’ll discuss Bob Spitz’s 2012 nonfiction book, “Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child,” which draws on the culinary figure’s personal diaries and letters to present a one-hundredth birthday commemoration. Suitable for adults. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., the BYOB(ook) Club takes the traditional book club out of the library to WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave. – where the beer is liberated and the dogs are welcome! Read any book that falls into the monthly theme – Read a Debut Novel – and show up to share, imbibe and receive great book recommendations. Happy hours prices are available for attendees. Across the border in Wheat Ridge, a rival BYOB(ook) Club meets Monday, Jan. 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m., to share and receive recommendations on travel books – this month’s theme. Monday is BOGO on some delectable beers, including an aptly named choice from Fiction Beer Company. Service animals are welcome, but please leave other four-legged friends at home. For more information, call the Edgewater Library at 303-235-5275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

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finish in Denver’s City Park on May 19, and it is a Boston Marathon qualifier race. The course will start and finish in Denver’s City Park, running through Broncos Stadium at Mile High twice, through Denver Fire Station No. 1, and along seven miles of rivers, lakes and bridges, including Sloan’s Lake. You’ll race through eclectic neighborhoods, historic Lakewood, the bustle of Colfax Avenue, and downtown Denver. The 4.0-mile Section 2 of the marathon – No Groans at Sloan-s - climbs out of the stadium, then onto Colfax, lined with a mix of retro and storefronts. While circling Sloan’s Lake you’ll roll past Dragon Boats,

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Lakewood Earth Day Art Contest Winner Could Earn Some Green Lakewood is looking for hometown artists to create the design for the city’s annual Earth Day Celebration. The winning design will be used on posters, banners, T-shirts and other materials, and the artist receives $200. The theme for 2019’s event is “Every day is earth day, but today we celebrate!” Each year, communities across the world celebrate Earth Day as a way to increase awareness of environmental issues. Lakewood’s free event celebrating sustainability is set for April 27, and will include a chance to recycle old or broken electronics and volunteer projects at Bear Creek Lake Park hosts a volunteer project to honor Earth Day. Volunteers of all ages

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Lakewood Police Agent awarded Patrol Agent of the Year Lakewood Police Department Patrol Agent Jaime Cardenas was one of two officers named the Patrol Officer of the Year at District Attorney Pete Weir’s 2018 First Judicial District Attorney’s Award. The awards were presented at the District Attorney’s annual staff meeting on Dec. 11, and honor two exemplary law enforcement officers, thanking them for their service to the community and their dedication to the cause of justice. Detective Bobby Brooks with the Arvada Police Department received the Investigator of the Year. The First Judicial District includes Jefferson and Gilpin counties, 13 law enforcement agencies, including 11 police departments, and two sheriffs’ offices with more than 1,000 officers.

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biking art experience located in the heart of the 40 West Arts Creative District along historic West Colfax Avenue and the W Line light rail in Lakewood. The bright greenpainted line on sidewalks, the ArtLine, guides visitors along the 4? mile route with activities and artwork between three parks: Aviation Park at 1900 Teller Ave., Mountair Park at 5620 W. 14th Ave., and WalkerBranch Park at 5825 W. 16th Ave. New art inspired by the character of each park and was created by area artists and installed at each park. Each park also features a huge dinosaur-inspired and dinosaur-sized piece of art. To take the survey, visit 40WestArtLine.org.

Holiday Lights Recycling For Lakewood Residents Get rid of your old, broken or unused holiday lights by recycling them at the Quail Street Recycling Center, 1068 Quail St., from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, through Jan. 20. All types of holiday string lights accepted. No is sorting necessary. All ornamentation must be removed. Staff will be available to answer sorting questions and provide some physical assistance. The free service (donations welcome) is sponsored by City of Lakewood’s Environmental Services and MeTech Recycling. For more information, visit Lakewood. org/Recycling or call 303-987-7190.

What’s New At The New Edgewater Library? Family and children’s activities continue at the new Edgewater Library, at 1800 Harlan St., now open with expanded hours. Weekly storytimes for all families continue in the new year: Baby Time, Mondays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., offers bouncing, singing, rhyming and reading stories for all babies, even newborns; Preschool Time, Tuesdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m., with stories, singing, rhyming and dancing, followed by a craft activity; Cuentacuentos en espanol/Spanish Story Time, Wednesdays, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., sharing crafts, stories, and rhymes in Spanish; and Toddler Time, Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m., offers songs, rhymes, dances and stories. Children under four must be accompanied by an adult at all storytimes. For more information, call 303-2355275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Stop In For Memory Café, Jan. 16

The Wheat Ridge Memory Café at

Ye Olde Firehouse, 3232 Depew St., is a welcoming place for people living with memory loss and their caregivers, held Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This ongoing monthly series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association invites you to gather to relax and socialize with others while enjoying a cup of coffee, a fun activity, or a brief presentation. It’s suitable for adults, 60+. Mark your calendar for next month’s event, Wednesday, Feb. 20, also 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Wheat Ridge Library at 303-235-5275.

Sustainable Edgewater Meets Jan. 15 Now held at the new Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan St., the monthly Sustainable Edgewater discussion series provides an opportunity to learn and discuss solutions for energy, electricity, transportation, society and economy with a sense that sustainability is possible. Offered every third Tuesday evening (Jan. 15), from 7 to 8 p.m., the seminars address various environmentally-based topics, led by Xerxes Steirer, Research Assistant Professor at the Colorado School of Mines. For more information, call 303-2355275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

New RTD Fares, Discounts To Take Effect Jan. 2 Changes to the Regional Transportation District’s fares and pass programs will begin on Jan. 2, including the implementation of a youth fare that increases the discount offered to riders between 6 and 19 years old to 70 percent. The new, age-based youth discount – no longer requiring enrollment in elementary, middle or high school – is one of several key changes that will take effect in the new year, according to a release from RTD. Another new product is the three-hour pass, enabling riders to travel for up to three hours in any direction within the fare category for which they have paid (e.g., Local, Regional), replacing the current one-way transfer or ticket.

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MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE TOOK A RUN AROUND SLOAN’S LAKE PARK on Thanksgiving Day to support Sparrows Voice, Inc., and the Colorado Pet Pantry at the second annual Gravy Boat 5K. Sparrows Voice provides assistance to underprivileged youth in the metro area, and the Colorado Pet Pantry temporarily feeds Colorado pets, allowing their families to increase their ability to care for pets, with the goal of keeping them out of shelters and with their families. Top men’s finishers (left photo, left to right) were Anthony Runs (first), Doug Oats (second) and Garret Gabalis (third), joined by Gobbler, the Gravy Boat mascot. Top women’s finishers (right photo, right to left) were Amy DeSeyn (first), Kristin Lebrun (second) and Danielle Sender (third). PHOTO BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN EVENT GROUP. New RTD fares take effect at 3 a.m. on Jan. 2, at the start of the service day. Over the New Year’s holiday, RTD will offer its riders 32 hours of free service starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, through 2:59 a.m. Jan. 2. RTD’s new full-price fares are: $3 for Local, $5.25 for Regional and $10.50 for a trip to or from Denver International Airport (which also can be used as a Regional day pass). Riders who qualify for half-price discount fares include seniors (65 and older), individuals with disabilities and Medicare recipients. Proof of eligibility is required. Those fares are: $1.50 for Local, $2.60 for Regional and $5.25 for a trip to or from Denver International Airport (which also can be used as a Regional day pass). Discounted fares for youth – those between 6 and 19 years old – will increase to 70 percent, from the current 50 percent. Proof of eligibility is required. The new youth fares are: 90 cents for Local, $1.60 for Regional and $3.20 for a trip to or from Denver International Airport (which also can be used as a Regional day pass). A new low-income program to begin in summer 2019 will provide a 40 percent discount to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below

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185 percent of the federal poverty level. Interested customers will have to qualify and enroll in the program to receive the lowincome fare. RTD will communicate details about how to apply as soon as they have been determined. EcoPass, Neighborhood EcoPass and CollegePass will continue to be offered and will be priced based upon trips taken. 10Ride ticket books and MyRide smart cards have been retained with discounts. Day and monthly passes and FlexPass have been retained. ValuPass has been discontinued, with the purchase of 12 monthly passes remaining an option for those who are interested. All of the changes being made reflect feedback RTD received from thousands of people during the most recent fare review process, scheduled to take place every three years. Also taken into consideration was a consensus recommendation resulting from a yearlong pass program study that concluded in February. RTD’s 15-member board authorized a comprehensive review of the transit agency’s fares and passes in 2015, in response to public requests during the prior fare review. More information is available by calling RTD Customer Care at 303-299-6000 or visiting rtd-denver.com/fares-2019.shtml.

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Who Is Providing Shelter And Help To Our Homeless? n By

Nancy Hahn

hile the number of homeless people continues to grow, understanding and the support of so many excellent people and organizations grows, also. The following local organizations provide shelter and assistance.

Family Promise

Denver’s Family Promise, one of the earliest organizations to recognize the growing homelessness crisis, was presented with one of 21 Points of Light awarded by President and Barbara Bush in 1992. It is open all day, seven days a week. At night, families are sheltered in area churches. “Homeless families have lost more than their homes…,” according to a National Center on Family Homelessness Report. “The homeless children are young: they have witnessed violence … they are anxious, depressed, and withdrawn. Today they need a shelter. To build a life, they need support.” The motto of Family Promise is “Ending homelessness one family at a time.” Helping families, together, helps rebuild faith and confi dence. Family Promise provides case management and support. Their goal is to get families back into a home. Computers are provided for job searches and learning. There is help to use them, if needed. Children can be children without worries. They have fun play spaces, a backyard to enjoy, and a quiet room for naps. There is time to rebuild confi dence in life, without the fear of where you we be or what you will eat tomorrow. Family Promise can be contacted at 303-657-0713.

Severe Weather Shelter Network

The Severe Weather Shelter Network supports the area’s homeless adults in our Colorado winter. Daily by 10:30 a.m., the Shelter Network website posts whether it is a shelter day or not. Shelters will be open if

that night’s weather is predicted to be below 30 degrees and wet, or below 20 degrees and dry. The Applewood Community Church, Westwoods Community Church, and Sloan’s Lake Church rotate serving as the shelters in the Lakewood and Wheat Ridge area. The Elks Lodge in Lakewood serves as a warm gathering place to wait for transportation to the shelters. The Wheat Ridge Police Department is part of the Severe Weather Shelter Network, also. The shelters are used by adults, who must register before they can use them. Lakewood Action Center, Wheat Ridge Family Tree, Denver City Square, and Jeff co Human Services in Golden are the registration sites. These sites are also where registered adults will be picked up and transported to the church on the severe weather nights. Once there, guests are served a homecooked meal together. After their meal the men and the women go to separate sleeping spaces.

The Rising Church

The Rising Church in Olde Town Arvada at 7500 W. 57th Avenue calls itself “the hub of homelessness in Arvada.” It is a fi tting name. Rev. Steve Byers said the homeless population in Olde Town Arvada literally showed up on their doorstep. Next to the library, also considered a safe place to spend time by the homeless, The Rising Church has become a great resource. Homeless guests from Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Lakewood, and Denver have benefi tted from the church’s programs. It serves as a day shelter on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving breakfast and lunch. A clothing bank, showers, and a sleeping bag and blanket closet are provided, also. Like homeless everywhere, the church’s clients are a varied group: infants to the

elderly, veterans, people with mental health issues, some with disabilities, while others just had a run of bad luck. Rebel Rodriguez, named Arvada’s Woman of the year for her work with the homeless, is one of the shelter volunteers in the food bank, which serves about 110 people a week. In addition to canned and boxed food, twice a week a box of fresh produce is available. A number of the homeless, also, work in the food bank. Karen S. Cowling, homeless advocate and mentor, manages the shelter and helps clients fi nd the help they need. They receive help signing up for Medicare and food stamps, applying for free phone services, registering for the Severe Weather Shelter Network, and are transported to appointments. Dental At Your Door works with Arvada Rising to provide regular dental care. The impact of Arvada Rising’s wide-ranging assistance is, clearly, life-changing.

The Action Center and Mean Streets Ministry

The Action Center and Mean Streets Ministry provide support to those who are homeless or in need, particularly, in the Lakewood and Colfax corridor areas. Both had shelters that closed down last year, but they hope to reopen them in the future. “We will be open next season,” said Chaplain James Fry. Mean Streets Ministry is now a mobile ministry that reaches out to people in shelters, in motels, and in the projects. Fry and his volunteers go out on Colfax Avenue to provide counseling and prayer, as well as meals, diapers, bus passes and other needed items. The Action Center, also, continues programs to support individuals and families that need a hand. Those in need can call 720-215-4850 and make an appointment to access their free services

THE APPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH AT 12930 W. 32ND AVE. is one of the churches participating in the Severe Weather Shelter Network. It also has a pantry box outside with donated food available to anyone who needs it. PHOTO BY NANCY HAHN. at 8745 W. 14th Ave. Services include the clothing bank, free personal care items and household needs. Five days of groceries can be chosen up to six times a year. Help is available with health care, landlord and tenant issues, and other immediate needs. The Action Center programs help participants build a life of self-suffi ciency. Case managers and participants work together to set and reach positive goals in Pathways, a six-month program. To learn more about the Action Center’s programs or other services call 303-2377704 or make an appointment call 720-2154850.