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Panhandling, Illegal Camping, Homelessness – What Can You Do? n By

J. Patrick O’Leary

rom trash and illegal camps along the Clear Creek greenbelt, to bedraggled people asking for food or money at busy corners, there’s evidence that homelessness is on the rise in Wheat Ridge. But is the city really experiencing an increase in homelessness? Is it resulting in more crime? And what, if anything, is the city doing about it? “This year (since last October) we started to experience … a pretty significant increase in reports of illegal camping along the greenbelt,” said Wheat Ridge Chief of Police Dan Brennan. But it’s not just here: Edgewater, Denver and other cities in the metro area are seeing it, too. “Nobody is sure why. Communities throughout the U.S. and Colorado are also seeing an increase. It’s not unique to Wheat Ridge.” Continued on page 2

VOLUNTEERS BUILT AN OUTDOOR PAVER PATIO for Mint & Serif Coffee House, 1150 W. Colfax Ave., on Saturday, May 6, as part of West Colfax Community Association’s first Business Beautification Program project. Pictured are Spencer Hendrix, Jenny Gay, Kam Gay and Bill Marino. PHOTO BY MELANIE STOVER

Lakewood Elks: A Tradition of Caring n By

Sally Griﬃn

he Lakewood Elks were recognized this year with the Lakewood Mayor’s inaugural Inspiration Award. This award is given to remarkable people and organizations in Lakewood and recognizes their inspiring contributions to community engagement, collaboration, and community impact. According to the Mayor’s Office: Lakewood Elks Lodge 1777 is the largest and most active lodge in the state, supporting youth, the disadvantaged, military veterans and their families. The projects the lodge works on are projects that range from providing dictionaries for students to funding a disabled children’s facility with $4 million. They also provide numerous donations, events and help for veterans. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was born in 1867 in New York City. An Englishman, Charles A. Vivian, was a successful comic singer and dancer who came to America. Other entertainers were drawn to his magnetic personality and his boarding house, where they stocked beer on Saturday night. They would then congregate at this boarding house on Sunday to partake of the stored beer. At the time, liquor laws made Sunday a very dry day in New York City. They called themselves the Jolly Corks, a named derived from a joke he had introduced to the group. Vivian came to be known as the Imperial Cork. When one of the Jolly Corks died unexpectedly and left behind a widow and children, they decided it was time to create a more permanent organization-one which, while still being committed to good fellowship, would also serve those in need. They looked for a name that they thought was uniquely American. While seven members were in favor of becoming Buffaloes, eight voted for the Elk name.

Thus, the Jolly Corks transformed into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Over the years, the Elks have grown into one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the U.S. The organization is committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism. The Elks have created a quiet network of good deeds that profoundly change millions of lives for the better. According to the Lakewood BPO Elks Exalted Ruler, Carrie Mesch, they are working hard to overcome the image of old white men who join for cheap beer, dancing

and bingo and to let people know how active they are in giving back to the community. This Lodge focuses on three areas of giving: Veterans (in particular, homeless vets), Disadvantaged Youth and the Disabled. They give locally and carefully research the organizations they support. They also require accountability from these organizations to make sure they are impacting those for whom the money was given. To this end, they have given the most money to the Jeffco Action Center, the Boys and Girls Club of Lakewood, and

numerous veterans organizations. They also give dictionaries to every third grader in Jefferson County, college scholarships for local graduates, and provide summer reading programs and space and equipment for arts programs at Molholm Elementary School. I recently got a complete tour of the Lodge facility. Built in the late 70’s, the lodge contains, in addition to offices, a large dining hall, a club lounge, a Lodge room, Continued on page 2

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design – A Blend of the New and the Old in Lakewood n By

Nancy Hahn

hat do Paul Sullivan, an illustrator on the Simpsons and designer of the Colorado Avalanche logo; Brian Nugent, who worked on “Alien vs. Predator” and “Benjamin Button;” and Michelle Matt, whose work was featured in “Rock Band 2” and “Chicago 10” have in common? Each of these successful artists attended the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. The Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has lovely historic buildings and creative art throughout the campus just a few blocks off of Colfax Avenue in Lakewood. The buildings of RMCAD were not originally built for students. They were built for patients. Over a hundred years ago, tuberculosis or TB was a terrible disease with no cure. Many people, who LIANA, A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN suffered with the disease, were sent out West. The dry air and the

COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN is working on a still-life. She says most of her classes are fun.

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which will double as art facility for the nearby elementary school. The club lounge has a large 2000-piece stained glass window, that originally came from the Denver Lodge No. 17. The window was finished in 1911, and 147542 SLMN when the Denver lodge was demolished in 1974, there was no place for it in the new lodge building. Thus, the Lakewood Elks were able to preserve this piece done by Clarence Watkins, a glass artist from Englewood. After much work in refurbishing the work of art, it was finally installed as a centerpiece of the Lakewood Lodge. Ms. Mesch, the Exalted Ruler, has been working hard to revitalize the facility with painting and remodeling of some areas. Mesch has a real passion for transformation and realizing potential. She is always looking for organizations with which to partner on projects. She feels we are missing a community gathering place and is working hard to make the Elks Lodge that place through good stewardship. She has a top goal of promoting patriotism, especially in younger people. Mesch hopes they will appreciate what the Elks do for the

for panhandling. But that changed with two court cases that held that cities could not prohibit people from holding up signs asking for money. “So really it muted our ordinance so we couldn’t prohibit it,” said Brennan, although aggressive panhandling can still be ticketed. “It’s tying our hands … we’re exploring options … looking at things a little differently.” “Loitering isn’t really a restricted activity anymore,” said Brennan, but Wheat Ridge still enforces anti-loitering laws around schools. “We take some enforcement action … but it’s really squeezing the balloon – we displace it and it’s going somewhere else.” He explained that when Denver deals aggressively with the homeless, they move into surrounding cities. Simply writing tickets is not the solution. “We can’t enforce our way out of this homeless issue,” said Brennan. “It’s really beyond the police. It’s much more of a broader community issue, one our elected officials will have to work on.” “For example, Jeffco is an expensive place to live. And how do we solve issues around substance abuse and mental health?” Is there a connection between homelessness and crime? “There’s not rampant evidence to back it up,” said Brennan. “A few years ago we had a burglar working the greenbelt area who was homeless. We caught him. That’s the only specific tie. Generally we’re seeing minor crimes associated with homelessness.” In Applewood, for example, he said some homeless hang out in stores and use restrooms to clean up, and store management will ask the police to write tickets for trespassing. “Really minor kinds of things. But sometimes we end up with more serious things: sexual assaults, assaults, robbery.” That’s what the police are doing. What can residents do? If you see illegal or suspicious activity, report it: call 911 if it is an emergency, but 303237-2220 if it is not. “We’ll check up and follow up,” he said. “What I tell people is that they need to get involved,” said Brennan. “On [the] far right, they don’t want it at all. Then you have a person really concerned… giving ‘em a buck or two… I tell them the better alternative is to give to an organization helping the homeless.” “If you’re just giving money to a person – and I know some people will get upset – all you’re doing is reinforcing behavior… but we don’t know what people are using the money for.” “Give them a coupon for McDonald’s or Burger King, but don’t give them your money,” he advised. Brennan said there are many opportunities to get engaged and get involved: In Jefferson County, Heading Home (303-467-2604, ext. 708, www.headinghomejeffco.com); metro Denver’s “umbrella” organization is the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (866-760-6489, mdhi.org); and in Wheat Ridge, Family Tree (303-422-2133, www.thefamilytree.org). community. She believes that there are two things that the Lodge does well. The first, of course, is their charity work. The second is providing a place for people who are searching for relevance and companionship. She hopes more people of all ages will find ways to plug into the community and find ways to work and learn together. Activities at the club include Dart Leagues, Bocce Leagues, open shuﬄeboard, open pool tables, sports parties, dances, dinners, bingo, holiday brunches and cookouts, special parties and, of course, meetings. Mesch also sees it as a wonderful place for conversations between the young and the old. For a younger person, the Lodge can be an incredible resource for wisdom and companionship. The 150th Anniversary of the National BPO Elks is this summer and Mesch hopes individuals will participate in the activities that surround this event. To become a member, you must be sponsored by another member, so this would be an ideal time to get to know the members. In the meantime, the third Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m., the Lodge at 1455 Newland St. (just south of Casa Bonita) has a pancake breakfast that is open to the public for $6 each. Any first responder can eat free, because Elks Care and Elks Share. For more information about the Lakewood Elks, visit http://www.elks.org

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My dad was a precinct captain so I got my start walking door to door at an early age. That experience certainly made an impression on me and planted a seed about politics as a kid. But it wasn’t until 1994 that I started to think long and hard about getting into politics and that’s when I first ran for the State Senate.

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heat Ridge Police Dispatch/ Communications Manager Chris Garramone claims he first started volunteering for Denver Parks and Recreation’s Adaptive Recreation program for selfish reasons. He knew if he volunteered for the adaptive water skiing program, he’d receive his boat pass for free. Considering the time Chris has dedicated over the years, and with his continued involvement in adaptive sports, selfish is not a word that comes to mind. “Once I got into it and realized what a great program it was, it just made so much sense to me” says Chris. As a father, he wanted to impart the humbling lessons and inspiration he received as a volunteer to his daughters. Even though they were about 10 and 11 at time, he started taking them with him on the boat. “My goal was if they saw someone with a disability, I wanted them to see the person before they saw the disability.” Once they were old enough, his daughters began volunteering for the program. Jessica found the work so meaningful, she decided to learn as much as she could about adaptive recreation. By the time she was ready for college, Jessica knew her calling was to be a recreational therapist. She attended Metropolitan State University, where she earned her degree in physical therapy and received certification as a recreation specialist. Today, Jessica works full-time with the Denver Parks and Recreation’s adaptive sports program and considers one of the most gratifying aspects of her job is the staff’s willingness to explore how best to make an activity adaptable. If an existing adaption does not exist, Jessica and her colleagues will figure one out.

VOLUNTEERS FOR ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM help make it possible for disabled participants to enjoy a day of adaptive water skiing. Including the boat driver, it takes about 20 volunteers to get one person on the water. PHOTO: CHRIS GARRAMONE

Many of the program’s adaptive water sports take place at Sloan’s Lake, but there are additional activities in city parks and recreation centers near Edgewater and Wheat Ridge. The adaptive water skiing for which Chris volunteers is offered by Denver Parks and Recreation, but the program welcomes participants from all over the Denver metro area. There are no additional charges for anyone who is not a Denver resident. Some of the adaptive recreation programs are offered year-round, while others are seasonal. These classes serve a wide range of ages and abilities and do Continued on page 15

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akewood Art Council and the Gallery of Everything are not the first art galleries to make their homes in a Lakewood shopping center. More than a half century ago, Komac Paints in the Westland Shopping Center provided space for local artists to exhibit. This salon in a strip mall introduced the world to Hattie Bradley Moore – “Jeffco’s Grandma Moses” – and Peter Lloyd, who was later crowned, “King of California Airbrush Art.” Colfax Avenue has a reputation some describe as wicked and infamous. Yet all that negative energy creates some pretty good art. The two artists sketched here made only brief stops on West Colfax. Their art was born of memory and grief. Best known for selling latex and semigloss house paint by the gallon, Komac’s primary contribution to color was on display on the exteriors and fences of Lakewood’s homes during the 1960s. The reasons why the owner of Komac’s Westland store, Denny Liggitt, played patron – and how often he put on a show – are lost to time. In March 1961, Lakewood’s Sentinel newspaper noted that during the last two weeks of that month, the paint store would exhibit the work of 16-year-old Peter Lloyd. Less than two years earlier, Peter and his family were English citizens seeking to immigrate to the United States. Peter’s father, Kenneth, had struck up a friendship with an American army sergeant who subsequently sponsored the family’s move to America. The Lloyds arrived in Texas in 1959, from St. Ives, Cornwall, England. (Yes, St. Ives, cats, kittens…) Before their Atlantic crossing, Peter discovered drawing and painting at the St. Ives Secondary Modern School. A budding talent, four years after he started painting, he had his first solo exhibit and he had already sold three paintings. His Komac exhibit included 14 oil paintings — mostly Cornwall harbor scenes, Yorkshire street scenes, and a couple of Italian towns. Peter hoped to sell enough at the exhibit to buy more paint, brushes, and canvases. Young Master Lloyd also expressed the desire to paint the mountain scenery around Aspen. Komac Store asked Peter back to draw charcoal caricatures of shoppers in July 1961. Peter set up his easel and sketchpad outside the store’s entry as part of Westland’s threeday Paris-themed sidewalk sale. While not drawing caricatures over that Bastille Day weekend, he worked on oil landscapes. Lloyd’s talent would take him places beyond the sidewalk sale. He subsequently attended the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena and graduated with a Masters degree. Later in the 1960s, he freelanced as an illustrator for National Geographic, Esquire, and Playboy. In 1975, he painted the first of five album covers for the rock band Kansas, including “Song for America” and “Audio Visions.” Thumb through your collection of old LPs. Lloyd’s work is there on the covers of Jefferson Starship’s “Dragon Fly” and Rod Stewart’s “Atlantic Crossing.” While doing conceptual work for Walt Disney Productions in 1982, Lloyd was called to work with Jean “Moebius” Giraud and Syd Mead to create the stylistic look of “Tron.” The rudimentary digital tools of 1982 didn’t stop him from creating advanced effects for an otherwise mediocre film. These innovations brought him other clients over the next two decades. Other films include the 1996 IMAX documentary “Cosmic Voyage” for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Both “Star Trek: Insurrection” (1998), and the 21st century’s first camp classic, “Snakes on a Plane” (2006), benefited from his experience and unique eye as a visual effects art director. Whether painting landscapes of his childhood homes from memory, or air brushing album covers and creating futuristic or cosmic worlds, much of Peter Lloyd’s work reflects the perspective

someone dropped into a new, and often terrifying, world. He never spoke publicly of the muses or demons that influenced his work. Peter Lloyd died in 2009. Lloyd never got off the fast track after leaving Lakewood. By contrast, Hattie Bradley Moore lived and died in Jefferson County. The Bradleys were an old pioneer family who settled and farmed the hills in Arvada. The house where Moore was born is now the site of Stanley Lake. As an older woman, she recalled walking two-and-ahalf miles to the Fairmont school on roads so muddy she and her siblings would hold on to fences so as not to slip. In the first decades of the last century, mud also buried West Colfax. Nearly fifty years later, Moore recalled a moment of change for her and the entire county. “I well remember when W. Colfax Ave. was paved. It had just been a dirt path and this was the greatest project in the world. Then along came the Sunday drivers, and the county began to change.” (Jefferson County Sentinel, Sept. 14, 1961.) In the late 1890s, Jefferson County was a world away from the Post-Impression movements celebrated in Europe. On the

family farm, Young Hattie painted her impressions of animals and flowers. Leaving the farm, she worked with Denver’s Mrs. B. A. Metz. Metz taught watercolor painting and curated exhibits. It is unclear if Hattie Moore’s watercolors or oil paintings were a part of these exhibits. Like many young women of the early 20th century, she married, raised her children – Charles, Lucille and William – and set aside her paints. The tragedy resulting from death of her son Charles during the Battle of Okinawa in May 1945 perhaps awakened something in her. After his burial, she took her brushes and paints out of the back of the closet and began painting again. A few months after Peter Lloyd it was Moore’s turn at Komac. Her one-woman retrospective in September 1961 included 26 watercolor and oil paintings dating from 1915 to the early 1960s. Every day for two weeks, she visited with shoppers and let them know she didn’t mind, “If I don’t sell a thing, this is going to be wonderful fun.” A reporter asked if she saw herself as Jefferson County’s answer to Grandma Moses. Moore’s response indicates she didn’t appreciate the comparison:

“I admire her very much. She is a wonderful artist and a good sales woman. But the only thing I have in common with her is being a grandmother.” In the 1940s, the British artist Adrian Hill coined the phrase “art therapy” while recovering from tuberculosis. He found that when he was “completely engrossing the mind (as well as the fingers) … releasing the creative energy,” he felt better. In his 1945 book, “Art Versus Illness,” he documented this effect on his fellow patients whom he encouraged to be artistic. Chronic disease patients credit art with helping them regain an identity outside of their disease. Many find that the process of creating something gives them hope and purpose. The death of her son led her to find solace in creativity, Moore believed, “Art takes your mind away from other problems.” Hattie Moore died in 1979. Our apologies for not thanking the John Lancaster Family for the use Salkeld and Martha Smith’s photo in the April edition of the Neighborhood Gazette. Bob and Kris are currently looking for information on illustrator Oliver Pedigo and pianist Beulah Trout. They can be contacted at Kris @Redherringart.com.

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ast year, the Edgewater Market & Music moved further down 25th Avenue between Sheridan St. and Ames St. With renewed energy, this Thursday weekly market quickly became a popular place for all of Edgewater and the surrounding area. In addition, the Neighbor to Market program led by HEALthy Edgewater provided backyard produce and brought even more community together. We want you to join our efforts to bring local food to our community! HEALthy Edgewater is looking for volunteers to help run the booth and sell produce with shifts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m and 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Please contact lilly@lillystable.com to sign up throughout the Edgewater Market & Music season from June 29 to September 7.

Additionally,, we would love to sell your backyard abundance at our Neighbor to Market booth. You can bring any produce coming out of your garden that you don't need yourself, such as a bundle of herbs or radishes, baseball bat zucchinis, or bushels of apples. We want to sell your bumper crops and abundance. You will receive 90 percent of the profits at the end of the night and your neighbors will enjoy the delights of your bounty. Please contact lilly@lillystable.com if you are a gardener interested in selling your produce or if you would like to volunteer to help us make sure that this program thrives throughout this farmers market season! Regardless if you get involved we hope to see you at our Neighbor to Market booth starting the last Thursday in June this summer.

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sunshine were thought to lessen the effects of the disease. On what is now the RMCAD campus, the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society built what became the largest free TB treatment facility in the world. Eventually, tuberculosis declined and the facility was used for medical research. Walking through the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design campus now, you can see the history in the names of buildings and signs posted across campus. The building now called the Rude Building and housing classes and exhibiting art has a sign, “1919 – I Rude Medical Building.” Another sign commemorates the well donated by the St. Louis Ladies Auxiliary Jewish Consumptives Relief Society in 1910. Now, though, the campus of artists is filled with outdoor sculptures, murals, and other artwork, too. Among the huge outdoor sculptures are a miner’s pick and a pile of Colorado gold, an interesting maze called ‘Out and Inside’, and a life-size concrete mattress and box spring. The Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was founded by a well-known illustrator and teacher, Phillip J. Steele, in 1963. Steele saw the college as a “community of creatives.” He envisioned students beginning with traditional drawing and painting, the way artists learned as long ago as the Renaissance. Then they would follow their interests with the guidance of skilled artists. Both students and instructors would become lifelong learners. Their interactions would make each more creative. Although students do take classes in the traditional fine arts; the college has classes in more high-tech art skills, also. 3D animation, game art, drafting, commercial photography, and computeraided design are just a few. RMCAD is a for-profit college, so students do not have to have specific grades or have taken specific courses to apply. RMCAD is, though, a fully accredited institution. Students of the Art

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not focus solely on sports. Among the programs that will be offered this coming summer are swimming lessons, adaptive water skiing, water fitness, cycling, fitness classes, ceramics, cooking, hiking, an actor’s workshop, martial arts and safety, scrap and chat, camping, and drop-in bowling. Specific information about times, days of the week, and program fees are available on the Denver Parks and Recreation website. Because it relies heavily on volunteers to help deliver its services, the adaptive recreation program recognizes the importance of attracting and retaining good people. According to Chris Garramone, adaptive water skiing alone requires about 20 people to get one water skier out on the water. This includes three boat drivers, two rescue jumpers on each boat, plus starters in the water and shore help. Not all of the activities need as many individuals, but Chris and Jessica will

Education program can be licensed to teach art in Colorado Public Schools. Students can receive a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Animation, and Graphic Design, and many other degree programs on campus. There are online degrees offered in Graphic Design, 3D Animation, Game Art, and others, too. There are, also, Master’s degree programs. The classes are varied and rigorous. Classes average about one teacher for every eight students, so students get the attention and instruction they need. The campus still holds to Steele’s vision of a community of creatives. Mel Kern, the Student Life Coordinator, said that the students and the faculty hold weekly barbecues with both food and activities to build the sense of community. The first week in May, for example, there was sand castle building – a perfect activity for a hot day and a creative group. This spring there are 373 students on campus. “There are about an equal number of students from Colorado and from the rest of the United States,” Kern explained, and a “handful of international students.” Many of RMCAD’s classes are available online and an additional 387 more students are taking classes online. There are ever-changing displays of student art in many of the campus buildings. There are, also, four campus galleries: the Philip J. Steele Gallery, the Rude Gallery, the Alumni Gallery, and the Student Gallery. Some show student and faculty art, some the work of visiting artists. Visiting artist come often to RMCAD, because they are able to have such close interaction with students. In a class of students working on stilllife paintings, students shared what made RMCAD the college for them. The classroom was full of busy students. All students had their painting and subject in front of them, and a few had a laptop open beside them. Liana, a first year student, explained that her classes are fun and she enjoys almost every one of them. Cody stated, “This school only teaches what I’m interested in. It’s that simple.”

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WCCA Completes First Business Beautification Program Project Many thanks to all who came out on Saturday, May 6, to help West Colfax Community Association build a brand-new, outdoor paver patio for Mint & Serif Coffee House at 1150 W. Colfax Ave. More than a dozen community volunteers chipped in with planting large flowerpots, sanding up-cycled benches and laying brick pavers from Lakewood Brick. Special thank-you’s to Ron Abo and his team from The Abo Group for design support, Don Calahan and Calahan Construction for site excavation, and Dan Lundin of Banner Signs for his overall leadership and support. A time-lapse video and photos of the completed project was presented at the May WCCA meeting.

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VIRGINIA T. COLEMAN’S “EMPATHY OF COLOR” exhibition includes works using both paint and metal, showing at Next Gallery. PHOTO COURTESY NEXT GALLERY many ways in her work. At Next Gallery she is exhibiting a group of works using both paint and metal. The exhibit is titled “Empathy of Color” and features colors on mirror finishes sometimes reflecting the viewer. “Delicate Destruction – An Exploration in Fragility and Healing” is the exhibit by Mandy Stringer. Her work uses fine porcelain in both expected and unexpected ways. We expect porcelain to form cups, but the fragile forms of blossom-like shapes combines with thin threads are more surprising. Subtle and delicate, certainly. Next Gallery features a new artist’s work each month, so be sure to stop in often. Artists looking for studio space are, also, welcome to stop in. Next Gallery is open on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 1.5-mile loop. Plus, don't miss live music at Momentum Park along the way. Costumes are encouraged! This is a great event for the whole family. Several creative destinations will be open during the Art Walk. Start your evening at 40W Gallery’s Opening Reception for “The Inner Child” and grab a map for all of the other open galleries, studios and creative businesses. From interactive art and kids activities to beer, wine and live music, take the time to check out all of our partner locations open during this free Art Walk. You won’t want to miss a thing. Did you miss the first 40W Art Walk of 2017? Check out the jellyfish that danced along West Colfax at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wszwCB7fuAM. “Members Showcase Exhibit” – the 40 West Arts District’s first ever – continues at 40W Gallery, 1560 Teller St., through May 27. “The Inner Child” – an exhibition covering innocence, creativity, awkwardness and resilience – opens during the June 2 First Friday Art Walk NEXT Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., features “Substance Dissolves” by Eli West and Kelly Clements, opening with a reception on Friday, May 19, from 5 to 10 p.m., through June 4. Works by Richard Anderson and Betsy Rudolph will be featured June 9 through 25. Lakewood Arts Gallery, 6731 W. Colfax Ave., continues its Aurora Art Guild show through May 26. The Mountainside Art Guild Show opens Sunday, May 28, and will run through June 30. Gallery of Everything & Red Herring Art Supply, 6719 W. Colfax Ave., will be open for the First Friday Art Walk, June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mint & Serif Coffee House, 11500 W. Colfax Ave., continues to feature the blackand-white photography of Jaden Hendrix and watercolor-like acrylic paintings of Wendy Gay. Miracle Street Gallery, 7001 W. Colfax Ave., continues to feature the art of Dennis Wright and Arnold Gonzalez. For more information on West 40 Arts District, visit www.40westarts.org.

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is known in the Colorado theater community for his talent as an actor and director, as well as for his work with the now-shuttered Paragon Theater he co-founded. Whenever he’s schmoozing with other theater people, Sherrill hears nothing but glowing remarks about the Edge. He maintains he would not be involved with the theater if it were not an exciting place to be. “I’m at a point where I’m very picky about my theater life,” says Sherrill. “I would not be here if I didn’t feel it was a place to foster and grow artists, as well as grow our audiences.” There are numerous small theaters throughout the Denver metro area and on occasion, Rick Yocanis has questioned whether the local theater market is oversaturated, but as a mentor once told him it’s not about whether there is too much theater—it’s about producing good theater. By continuously upping its game and producing memorable shows, where audiences leave feeling moved by the performances, the Edge remains true to is mission, which is to “produce established and premier theatrical arts that stimulate, educate, and entertain.” Those involved with the business side of the Edge Theater understand the role the audience plays, which is why they strive for unique productions and powerful performances. They also recognize the importance of creating a supportive and welcoming environment for the performers and crew. “Actors, directors, or creative artists in Denver doing theater cannot make a fulltime living at it unless they are doing large or equity houses,” Sherrill explains. “There’s so much talent here in Denver but the Edge team does our very best on both sides of the stage, if you will, to make sure the experience for the artists is one where they walk away saying ‘I feel completely fulfilled, and I want to come back and work with the Edge again.’” The Edge Theater may not have a grand marquis or flashy neon signs luring passersby to come in and see a show. When anyone unfamiliar with the theater comment on the location or exterior of the building, Sherrill likes them to keep in mind the adage of not judging a book by its cover, suggesting that people, “Give it a try because you’ll be surprised by the quality of talent and the array of different types of theater we produce.” Anyone who has seen one or more of the theater’s magnificent productions knows it is worth paying the $25 to $30 ticket fee. For those who love theater and are curious about the Edge, think about seeing a current or upcoming show. Just be sure to get a ticket right away, as shows sell out quickly. For more information about The Edge Theater, visit www.theedgetheater.com.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens with Movie Pass Sweepstakes, Film Series To celebrate the opening of its Sloan’s Lake theater on May 15, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Denver is offering free movie passes for an entire year through its Victory program’s sweepstakes. The new theater is located on West Colfax near the Highland neighborhood at 4255 W. Colfax Ave. The theater is just blocks from Sloan’s Lake Park and the Perry Station light rail and boasts eight screens with a total of 778 seats, all in Sony 4K Digital with three screens dedicated to RealD 3D. To win the passes, participants take a short, five-question quiz online at https:// drafthouse.com/quiz-sloans-lake. The sweepstakes is open until Friday, June 30. One winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 5. In addition to first-run movies, two new series will start in June: Yum Cha and Cherry Bomb. An expansion of Alamo’s popular Afternoon Tea, Yum Cha will showcase contemporary and classic foreign cinema. Cherry Bomb will highlight the “bad girls” of cinema, putting a punk rock twist on Alamo’s famed Girlie Night program. Alamo Drafthouse’s “no-talking, notexting” policy will be in full effect along with unique and diverse programming. As with all Alamo Drafthouse theaters, intheater dining will be provided in all eight theaters, here with a full menu curated by Denver executive market chef Seth Rexroad. Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake will also feature a full service bar called BarFly themed around the Beat poets and Denver’s art scene. For more information, visit https:// drafthouse.com/denver/theater/sloanslake.

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The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will wrap up its program year at six unit meetings May 23 through 25 with a report and review of the impact of legislation adopted this year by the Colorado Legislature. The League’s Legislative Action Committee and lobbyist tracked more than 100 bills during this session, including ones involving behavioral health, energy, fiscal issues, gun safety, children’s issues and campaign finance reform. Their testimony and influence helped to shape our state laws. The public is invited to catch up on all the action. The nearest meetings are: (evening meeting) • Jeffco PM Unit, (brown bag dinner optional), 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, Jeffco LWV Office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood; call Teresa at 303-9724238 for information, and • Lakewood/Golden Unit, 9:15 a.m., Thursday, May 25, Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood; call Terri at 303-618-6931 for information. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates from any party. The League’s mission is to promote informed and active participation in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy after consideration by its members. To learn more about the League, visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

Thriving In Place The art of aging requires attention to simple lifestyle changes to your home; staying in the home you love, where you have made the memories of a life well lived; or remembering your relationships, children or even grandchildren make

leaving your residence more difficult. If you are living independently or caring for an adult family member who is retired or beyond, this workshop is for you. Join us for simple ideas to make the most of your current living situations. • Is your living space Home Fit? • Do you have a “safe plan” for your home or the community where you live? • What changes should be made to make your current living accommodations safe? View demonstrations from a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) contractor for simple changes to make your home safer. Receive information on how to conduct the walk-through yourself to identify items that might make a difference in the safety of your home. Take home information on the Home Fit program and all that goes with into modifications. This event will be held June 23, from 11 a.m. to noon at Ye Olde Firehouse 3232 Depew St., Wheat Ridge. For more information or to RSVP, call Carla at 720-626-9747.

‘Summer of Adventure’ and More at Corky Gonzalez Library Free, fun programs for kids and teens – including “Summer of Adventure” programming – as well as those for seniors and immigrants, are available every week at the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez Branch Library, located at 1498 N. Irving St., Denver. The Summer of Adventure Kick-off Party features facepainting, snacks and fun, June 3, from 2 to 3 p.m., in the Lena Archuleta Meeting Room. Regular Summer of Adventure programming if offered every following Tuesday, 2 to 3 p.m., in the same room: Top Hogs, June 6, a music and dance performance featuring the most talented trick pigs in the world; and Animals All Around with Justin Miera, June 13, a musical story about an Arctic tern finding her way across the continents meeting new friends. Parents can receive a recording of their child's voice to hear their growth in Listen to Them Grow, a twice-yearly program next held May 26, 11 a.m. to noon, in the Judy Montero Storytime Circle. Recordings will be one-on-one directly after Storytime. Final raw audio files will be about 3 minutes long. Audio files can be emailed or transferred to a parent or caregiver's thumbdrive. Come sing a song, perform your poetry, or tell some jokes during Open Mic night, May 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. You’ll have two songs or 10 minutes. All ages welcome. The Plaza: Art program invites immigrants to discover art as a means to create, relax, and reflect on their unique journey, with fresh materials and projects each week. Open to adults, teens and kids, the arts and crafts program is offered every Thursday, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Nathaniel J. Contreras Arts & Crafts Area. All Ages Storytime provides stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers, every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Judy Montero Storytime Circle. Play and social time immediately follow the program. For more information, call 720-8652370 or visit www.denverlibrary.org.

Giving Hope Gala to Benefit Seniors and Celebrate Retiring SRC CEO Zabawa The Giving Hope Gala will celebrate CEO John Zabawa’s 36 years of service helping seniors age in place. The event will be held at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, June 23. The evening will begin with a President’s VIP Reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. The dinner and program begin at 7 Continued on page 19

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Free computer and tech classes for adults are offered at the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez Branch Library, located at 1498 N. Irving St., Denver, most Monday evenings, 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Floor 2 Meeting room. On June 5, Learn GIMP Image Software is a short class introducing working with layers and selections tools, a common element in nearly all image manipulating programs. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) offers photo retouching, image composition and authoring, and is favorably compared by users to Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator applications. One June 12, Arduino Basics provides a hands-on introduction to wiring and programming with Arduino, a microcontroller and a programming language that lets you create input/output electronic projects, ranging from everyday objects to complex scientific instruments. For more information, call 720-8652370 or visit www.denverlibrary.org.

40West Residences Accepting Applications in June

Archway Housing & Services, Inc. will be accepting applications for 40West Residences located in Lakewood. Applications will be available at Mountair Church, 1390 Benton St., Lakewood, on three days: Thursday, June 15, from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, June 16, noon to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The waitlist is being created via lottery and is not first-come, first-serves. 40West Residences offers affordable one- and two-bedroom rentals with rents ranging from $650 to $1,150, depending on the size and tax credit restriction of the available unit. Applicants must bring valid identification and social security card for all adult members in their household. Occupancy will be available in late August.

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Edgewater Library Opens Summer Programming June 1 Edgewater Library, located at 5843 W. 25th Ave., will kick off its summer reading programming with a free special event on Thursday, June 1, noon to 4 p.m. Special programming begins the next day, Friday, June 2, 1 to 4 p.m., with face painting by Suz-Q-Z the Clown. “Reading Buddies in the Park” will be offered every other Saturday, starting June 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Citizen's Park, 2401 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater. Bring the whole family for a picnic lunch and reading time. Books are available for checkout for all ages and library cards can be issued on site. Lunch is provided for children under 18 by Jewish Family Services. “Magic: It's All About Cooperation,” an old-fashioned vaudeville show for all ages, complete with ragtime music and classic magic, will be staged Tuesday, June 6, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Master Magician Amazing Dave and his real-life partner Comedy Magician and Entertaining Educator Connie Elstun present a sensational show featuring live rabbits, birds and members of the audience, while learning about the history of American magicians. (Registration required, opening on Tuesday, May 30, at 9 a.m.) Author Be Be reads read from one of her books, “The BeAttitudes,” celebrating Pride Week, diversity and uniqueness in “Author Talk: Be Be and The Be Attitudes” on Tuesday, June 13, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Suitable for adults. Get up close and personal to some wonderful and amazing animals with Safari Sally and learn about how important the animal kingdom is to us, how they make this a better world, and what we can do to help on Thursday, June 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Suitable for all ages. (Registration required, beginning Thursday, June 8, 9 a.m.) All events are free. For more information, call 303-2355275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

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