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Summertime, Art, Gardens And Dogs n By

Nancy Hahn

ummertime in the 40 West Art District has something for everyone. Really. Everyone. There are fabulous shows at the galleries, First Friday activities on summer evenings, and art of every variety. There are activities for every age and even for dogs. Lakewood Arts and the 40 West Art District collaborated to create activities for children’s summer fun. There is one class still to come and it may be, the best of all! On Saturday, July 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Lakewood Arts in Lamar Plaza, children will have an opportunity to learn about impressionist art and create their own version of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” With swirls of blue and white for the early morning sky and whites and yellows for the stars, children will create their interpretation of one of the most well-known paintings of all time. Call 303-980-0625 or check out www.lakewoodarts.org for more information. The deadline to register and pay $5 for members or $6 for nonmembers is coming soon. June 22 is the date for Lakewood Art’s annual Garden Continued on page 6

SUMMERTIME IN THE 40 WEST ART DISTRICT has something for everyone, like this mosaic “selﬁe” chair, enjoyed by artist Charles Livingston. There are fabulous shows at the galleries, First Friday activities on summer evenings, and art of every variety. PHOTO COURTESY 40 WEST ARTS

Tiny Home A Big Deal For Local Family n By

Elisabeth Monaghan

eople looking to buy a house in or around metro Denver know they can expect to pay about $430,00 for a small or “starter” home, making it difficult for low- and middle-income families to own or upgrade their homes. The lack of affordable housing in the area is one of the reasons couples like Katrina and Kyle Christensen opted for a tiny house to raise their three boys. Although they have only recently moved into their tiny house, the family has resided in Wheat Ridge for a little more than two years. With the Christensen family living in Centennial and Kyle’s job on Denver’s west side, the commute was long and the cost of a full tank of gas, costly. This prompted them to move the family farther north. When it came to deciding on schools, Katrina said one friend’s advice was especially helpful in making their decision. “It doesn’t matter where you live – Wheat Ridge or Arvada are both great – but your kids have to go to Mountain Phoenix.” Taking that advice, the Christensens downsized from 2,700 square feet to a 1,500-square-foot rental in Wheat Ridge. For six months, the Christensens rented, but as is the case for many renters in and around metro Denver, the monthly outlay took a significant toll on the family’s finances. “We were paying $2,500 a month, in rent,” says Katrina. “That was a stretch for us, but we did it because we liked where we were.” After six months, the financial strain forced the family of five with boys, who are 9, 7 and 2, to move in with family while they figured out how to remain in their adopted community. They settled on purchasing their newly built tiny house. For anyone unfamiliar with the concept,

a home is considered “tiny” if it is less than 400 square feet. Because that is not a lot of room, tiny house dwellers have found clever ways to utilize space while ensuring almost every square inch is functional. For example, most tiny houses have high ceilings to allow for lofts, which people use as bedrooms or children’s play areas. Some tiny homes have stairways to these lofts, with built-in compartments underneath that serve as storage, closets or bookshelves. Others have built-in Murphy Beds or tables they can fold

up when not in use. During the research phase, the Christensens spent Christmas of 2017 at Wee Casa, a tiny house Airbnb in Lyons. This allowed all of them to see different layouts and design options to consider for their home. One idea the boys liked was a catwalk in a Wee Casa house that was a Plexiglas, steel-framed bridge connecting the lofts, but unlike the clear variety at the Airbnb, the Christensens selected one that wasn’t see-through, and under the catwalk

is where they built their kitchen cabinets. Responsible for designing their tiny home’s interior, Katrina explains her approach. “I spent a lot of time figuring out and being honest about what we needed,” she says. At the top of her list was a dining room table. “The table was our stickler,” says Continued on page 2

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Developer Hopes To Restore Yates Theater As A Neighborhood Entertainment Venue n By

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ld buildings connect the future with the past,” says Ari Stutz. “They give people a sense of place. An old building grounds you in the community.” Stutz and his partner Ken Wolf hope to restore the historic Yates Theater, built in 1926 at 44th Avenue and Yates Street, to its original purpose. The 5,000-square-foot auditorium features a vaulted ceiling, an ornately gold-trimmed stage, gold-framed murals, colorfully painted plaster and arched doorways. “We could cut it up into condos, but that wouldn’t serve the neighborhood like preserving the theater for what it is,” Stutz said. Stutz and Wolf, of Downtown Property Services, bought the tileroofed former movie house and a connected retail building for $2.1 million in 2016. Restoration of the retail side, facing Yates Street, is mostly done and occupied by a coffee shop, a boutique and a hair

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ARI STUTZ HOPES TO RESTORE the 1926 Yates Theater, 4979 W. 44th Ave., as a “walk-to theater for the neighborhood.” PHOTO BY LAURIE DUNKLEE

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WCCA Board Passes Resolution Opposing Lakewood 200 Question The West Colfax Community Association Board of Directors reviewed the Lakewood 200 Ballot Question which mandates a 1% annual growth restriction on all new dwelling units in the City of Lakewood. The Board has concluded that it is not in the best interest of the West Colfax Corridor or the community as a whole and recommends a “No” vote on this measure for the July 2 special election. This ballot measure undermines existing land-use entitlements and property owner rights, likely exposing the City to costly legal challenges. In addition, this measure negatively impacts housing affordability, stifles opportunities created by the W Line Light Rail, impedes the positive impact of new investment in the community, and dramatically hinders or stalls the overall momentum created in this community during the last decade. It is inconsistent with the community-generated and Cityadopted West Colfax 2040 Vision Plan and the overall goals of economic vitality along the West Colfax Corridor. If you want to see the renaissance

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Christensen. “It’s so important for us to have family meals.” Making space for a table that accommodates a family of five was no easy task, but they were able to make it work. Aside from being more affordable than buying or renting a traditional residence, Christensen says tiny home living has helped her be a better parent. With her sons in close proximity, she is able to address their needs, or, if they are getting into mischief or fighting, she can intervene quickly. Among the challenges of living in a tiny home is the lack of approved zoning. Because many municipalities view tiny houses as recreational vehicles, they are not approved for living in year-round. Even though the majority of tiny houses are on wheels and

continue along West Colfax, vote NO on Question 200. West Colfax is still amid its economic comeback. It's taken 15+ years to create an environment that would allow revitalization to happen. While we understand the concerns around growth, this blanket, citywide restriction is not the way to manage growth; it is bad policy. A better policy would involve restrictions targeted to specific areas where the community believes new growth or greater density is not appropriate. This would allow growth to occur where we want it--and where it is still needed. To attract the new restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues that our community wants requires continued new investment. To attract that new investment, we need more residents to support that commercial activity. We also owe it to those business owners who have already invested in our community – who believed in our vision and brought their businesses here! We owe it to them to do all we can to continue the momentum along West Colfax. Their future economic viability depends on new residents. We’ve all worked hard to energize West Colfax! Let’s keep the momentum going … vote “NO” on Question 200. Bill Marino, WCCA Board of Directors require large trucks to haul them, not all tiny home owners wish to take their homes on the road. The Christensens are among those who would prefer to stay in one location. Although they will be transporting their home to the Colorado Tiny House Festival taking place in Adams Country from June 21 through 23, Christensen says that is the one time her family will take their home on the road. When it comes to remaining in Wheat Ridge, the Christensens hope the city will establish comprehensive zoning laws around tiny houses and recognize them as another type of accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The affordability of tiny houses has proven an ideal situation for Katrina, but even more important is the comfort in knowing her family can remain in a neighborhood where her children receive an excellent education, and her family to be active participants in a community they love.

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EDGEWATER MAYOR Of The Census, Sustainability, Mortgage Assistance And More one-time assistance to help households experiencing homelessness secure permanent t the June 4 Edgewater City Council housing, and in some cases, remain in housing meeting, we had a brief update thanks to Metro Mayors Caucus, Denver regarding the upcoming 2020 Census. For Foundation and Private Sector contributions. the first time, the census will be available The Metro Mayors Caucus reported in June online. We encourage everyone to watch for that, “32 members (80 percent) contributed $68,300 and secured a $50,000 match from and respond to the census when it’s released. the Denver Foundation and Edgewater has made a $15,000 match from a Private significant changes to its Sector Donor. In December, as we demographics over the past began celebrating the holidays, decade and addressing and the Flex Fund ran dry. MDHI knowing future needs from the reached out to us for help and census information is key to our The Denver Foundation issued a future planning. challenge to match up to $30k in We also had an update from our donations. We knew we could our Sustainability Committee do better and we did. Our efforts Chair, Lilly Steirer. Council inspired another $15k in private approved an extension of their sector match. On Wednesday term until the end of September at the Zoo, we celebrated more giving them time to continue and Laura Keegan than $133,000 in 2019 Flex Fund pull together all the information they have collected since January for Contributions. Every dollar contributed helps presentation and consideration to council this end homelessness for a metro area individual fall. As mayor, I was able to introduce two or family.” programs to council that will be of value to our Edgewater council also approved community. Both were approved at this June authorizing the sale of our old City Hall, at 2401 Sheridan Blvd., to West Shore meeting: First, Edgewater committed to become Hospitality, LLC, for the purpose of building involved in Denver’s Metro Mortgage a higher end, but family and community Assistance Program, which allows for oriented, restaurant. They will use part of the assistance in attaining and financing shell of the original building as did our 20th competitive mortgages for families and and Depew development. individuals with low and moderate incomes. Remember, during this summer season, These need be their sole place of residence. to help your neighbors who have difficulties Denver will delegate this program and agrees in keeping their weeds under control. Our to make this program available within the community thrives when we make friends Edgewater boundaries. This program comes and help our neighbors! More Edgewater information is always available on Edgewater’s with no cost to our city. Second, council agreed to donate $500 website: www.edgewaterco.com of our yearly allotted donation budget to the Contact Edgewater mayor Laura Keegan Flex Fund. The Flex Fund provides flexible, at lkeegan@edgewaterco.com. n By

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EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL Taking A Second Look At Accessory Dwelling Units and the community at large. Young homeowners can see relief from high mortgage payments by renting out extra he city is currently updating its 2013 space they may later need as their family Comprehensive Plan. Instead of starting grows. Older homeowners can benefit from from scratch, we are refreshing the plan to additional income that better enables them account for changes seen over the past six to age in place. Additionally, ADUs provide years. One significant change is housing. an affordable housing option Largely due to macroeconomic that allows for more dignity and factors impacting the metro area, privacy compared to sharing a housing prices have doubled in house. Edgewater since 2013. What would an ADU A noticeable tension has policy look like in Edgewater? arisen from this situation. The Other than the key feature affordability that drew so many that ADUs are only allowed on of us to Edgewater is no longer a owner-occupied properties, reality. Yet the idea of increasing many details would need to be density to remain affordable is considered. These include offdaunting. Grow too much and street parking requirements, our sales tax-funded city will not whether to allow short-term be able to provide services for John Beltrone rentals, minimum lot size, an increasing population. Grow attached or detached dwellings, permitting too dense and our community character costs, lot coverage, setbacks and design is endangered. At the same time, inaction standards, just to name a few. threatens the culture and soul of Edgewater Some may be concerned about an influx – we will continue to see forced displacement of ADU permits overwhelming the city of residents and the homogenization of our if adopted. However, most communities once diverse community. have initially seen a slow adoption rate that Many communities (such as Arvada, progresses over time. For example, Denver Golden, Grand Junction and Durango) had fewer than 10 permits per year during have addressed similar situations through the first three years it allowed ADUs. the adoption of Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs are an important policy tool as or ADUs. An ADU is a small living unit that we address housing going forward. I am can be attached to a single-family home if confident we can implement an ADU policy the property is owner-occupied, and the that is the right fit for Edgewater. Come take zoning, size, design and other regulations part in our community dialogue on housing determined by the jurisdiction are met. and other important matters that will shape Edgewater decided against allowing the future of Edgewater as we continue our ADUs back in 2013 during the initial Comprehensive Plan update this summer. Comprehensive Plan process. Given that Contact councilmember John Beltrone so much has changed, I believe it is time to at jbeltrone@edgewaterco.com or 720revisit this policy. 643-6077. ADUs provide benefits to homeowners n By

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Wheelin’ Our Way To Bike To Work Day n By

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usinesses, cities and citizen groups in Sloan’s Lake, Lakewood, Edgewater and Wheat Ridge will host breakfast stations and after-work parties, featuring free snacks and beverages and help from bike techs, on Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, June 26. The annual Denver Regional Council of Governments event is a grassroots effort by cities, counties, transportation planners, community organizations and others in the metro area to educate commuters about the benefits of using two wheels to get to work. Cyclists can pick up free water, refreshments and food on the way into and back from work at hundreds of temporary stations throughout the Denver metro area, including two in Edgewater, one along the W Line in Lakewood, one in Sloan’s Lake and two in Wheat Ridge. Participants who register online have a chance at winning prizes, as well. Edgewater businesses are teaming up to provide a bike tech, bike parking and breakfast for bikers riding to work at The Edgewater 25th Avenue Station (25th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard), from 6 to 9 a.m. Also in Edgewater, Northern Lights Cannabis Company, on the northwest corner of 20th and Sheridan (2045 Sheridan), is offering hot breakfast burritos compliments of Rupert’s, cold drinks and coffee from 6:30 to 9 a.m. It’s Northern Lights’ eighth

year of sponsoring a station. They’ll offer a free bike bottle and cold water on-site to fill up for your journey. Just across Sheridan on Sloan’s Lake’s edge, Native Roots Foundation is also hosting a breakfast station from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at West 20th Avenue. On the W Line path at Mountair Park (West 13th Avenue at Depew Street), the City of Lakewood will provide breakfast burritos from Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant, breads and pastries from Great Harvest Bread Co., hot coffee from Village Roaster Coffee, KIND granola bars and fruit from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Not to be outdone, Wheat Ridge will host two morning events. Air Care Colorado Pedalers Power Up Station will feature breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m., on the Clear Creek Trail at Creekside Park, 4900 Marshall St. Breakfast will also be served at Laradon's Bike To Work Day Celebration, 6:30 to 9 a.m., at Prospect Park Pavillion, West 44th Avenue and Robb Street. Check the event website for last-minute changes to stations and locations; last year there was to be a breakfast station at 26th and Kipling, the north edge of Crown Hill Park, but the listing had disappeared from the map as the Neighborhood Gazette went to press. To register, visit biketoworkday.us. Station maps and listings, information on bicycle safety and commuting, and other details are also available online.

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Two New Murals Painted Along The ArtLine Internationally renowned muralist DAAS completed two murals along the 40 West ArtLine, both near the Lamar Station bike path. Visit Facebook (40 West ArtLine, Community Mural Painting album) to see images of its creation, painted with kiddos at the recent Sprout Family Farm Fiesta, and a time lapse video of his large mural “Take Time” at 1300 Harlan St. The project was made possible by the Community First Foundation.

Two New Artist-InResidency Programs Open

40 West Arts and Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District are offering not one but two upcoming residency programs, both a yearlong Artist in Residence with free live/work space and a six-month “Give Back” residency with a studio/gallery space located in 40 West Gallery. Assistance from Metro West Housing Solutions makes the program possible. For more information and to apply, go to 40westarts.org/calls-for-en-

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Core New Art Space Relocates To 40 West Arts WOW! Core is coming to 40 West Arts and in celebration their first open call show will be their trademark WOW (Wide Open Whatever). Core will begin moving in July and plan on timing their hard opening for the Aug. 2 First Friday in conjunction with the WOW artist reception. Established in 1981, the 38-year-old coop gallery is relocating to 6851 W. Colfax Ave (inside the Pasternack Art Hub). Besides the distinction of being Denver’s longest running co-op gallery, Core is also the only gallery which hosts quarterly open call shows in addition to WOW. To learn more about Core New Art Space, visit www.coreartspace.com.

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ART CRAWL: A CIRCUS STREET PARTY was staged June 7 by 40 West Arts District and the 40 West ArtLine, featuring Rainbow Militia aerial artists, a metal sculpture garden of circus animals, light-up dancers, circusstyle foods, a chance for kids to costume up, and – of course – art. PHOTOS COURTESY 40 WEST ART DISTRICT

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level inside. “Keeping the original workmanship keeps the historic feel, which is what attracts people. Nothing new can replace that feel.” Not all their Berkeley neighbors are in favor of the live entertainment, citing issues with traffic, parking, trash and noise. Stutz and Wolf worked out the details of a good neighbor agreement with residents and Berkeley Regis United Neighbors (see the agreement at berkeleyregisneighbors.org). The agreement includes keeping traffic on 44th Avenue and off the side streets; procuring parking in nearby commercial lots; providing loading zones for Lyft and Uber; stationing security officers to remind departing patrons to be quiet and stay off residential streets; picking up trash in the surrounding blocks; and not dumping trash between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Noise mitigation includes specialized insulation and a closeddoor policy during shows. Stutz says their GNA is more restrictive than many he’s seen. He hopes the agreement minimizes opposition to obtaining their liquor licenses, reviewed at a public hearing at 6 p.m., June 13 at the Wellington Webb Municipal Building. The capacity of the Yates is 718 but Stutz anticipates very few shows being that large. He’s hoping to bring smaller shows, including local bands. “We’re hearing that the neighbors want to preserve the theater, but they don’t want more than 100 people here at one time, which can’t work financially,” Stutz said. “What they might not realize is that if the theater is torn down for condos, there will be much more congestion and noise.” Scrape-off development is a sore spot in Berkeley and the reason the people who live there are wary of developers. “We’ve seen developers come in here who turn their backs on this neighborhood,” said one resident at the meeting. “They’re greedy, they don’t invest in design and we pay the price for that.” Another nearby resident expressed concern about holding the developer accountable for the promises made in the good neighbor agreement. “We understand the proximity to residential and the need for us to be a good neighbor,” Stutz replied. He said his company is not like the irresponsible developers that have turned up during Denver’s building boom. “We’re local and we’ll deal with any problems the best we can up front, then change as needed as we go along.” For more information on the project call Ari Stutz at 303-292-3193, ext. 6.

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FITNESS CORNER The Food/Mood Connection Those can all affect your mood, right? Let’s focus on stress and eating, and how your food affects your mood, and vice he word “food” can bring thoughts of versa. We have become a society of eating health and healing, connection and instead of feeling! It’s become safer to community, or pleasure and comfort. Food block feelings with food than to feel. We is a necessity, but can be misused as well. are a busy, intellectual society, out of touch We are consumed by eating. The average with our bodies. Emotional eating cravings person believes that they make about 15 are usually high-energy, lowfood-related decisions a day, nutrient foods: sweets like cake but they actually make more and ice cream, salty food like than 200. It’s a head exercise chips, and sugary soda. These rather than an autonomic body bring temporary relief for longer decision. How we live is how we term issues. We experience eat and how we eat is how we changes in taste perception live. following mental or physical Mood is a temporary state stress, thus leading to more of mind or feeling. Remember binging as we are less satisfied. that one word – temporary. Mindfulness can help you One’s mood can be affected deal with tough emotions, helping by our circumstances and you calm down when you’re sad, surroundings. Most notably, Leann Filley angry, or frustrated. Stress-induced it can be affected by stress. And eating may be helped by a mindful relaxation that is when our mood can cause us to response. Notice what is happening around misuse food. you and how your body feels. What do you Stress is the non-specific response of the see, smell, taste? Mindful eating significantly body to any demand for change. Is it bad? reduces binge eating, as well as anxiety and Not necessarily. Stress is actually required depressive symptoms. The “how” of eating is for survival. Hans Syele said, “Without as important as the “what.” Slow down. If you stress, there would be no life.” “Eustress” are DOING while eating, the hypothalamus is something that causes us discomfort for isn’t registering satiety. a good reason, as change is necessary to The mind-body relationship is alleviate it. It is a healthy, short-term (acute) interconnected and our relationship to stress that subsides. Think “fight or flight.” food and eating can reflect what is really On the other hand, “distress” is the happening behind the scenes. So, check unhealthy, long-term kind that continues your mood before you choose your food. (chronic). This would include situations To learn more about building healthy with extreme anxiety, sorrow or pain. relationships with food, visit www. Chronic stress causes a sustained increase feedyoursoulfitness.com. in alarm molecules which, in turn, can alter Leann Filley is a trainer and nutrition glucose tolerance, blood pressure, thyroid coach at Feed Your Soul Fitness. hormone and sex hormone metabolism. n By

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Edgewater Market & Music Kicks Off June 27 Bring the family and enjoy a night out every Thursday night at Edgewater Market & Music, June 27 through Sept. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Live music from local bands will start at 6 p.m. The annual weekly event features fresh food, crafts, fun, music and warm summer nights as the public strolls down Edgewater’s Historic West 25th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Ames Street. For up-to-date information on what is going on week to week, visit the Edgewater Farmers Market Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityofedgewaterfarmersmarket

Free ‘Basics Of Writing’ Workshop Offered By Elitch Theatre Academy, June 29 Looking for something fun and educational? In the Spirit of Mary Elitch, Historic Elitch Theatre has created the Elitch Theatre Academy to provide fine arts education, workshops and cultural events in Denver that engages the community in a positive artistic environment. To that end, the Academy will offer “Basics of Writing: A Primer for Beginners,” June 29, 2 to 4 p.m., at Tenn Street Coffee and Books, 4418 Tennyson St., Denver. The free workshop will tackle the basics of writing for those who think they have a story idea but don’t know what to do with it. This broad overview will introduce aspiring writers to publishing terms and information every writer should know before beginning. The workshop will cover the key players in the publishing industry, fiction and nonfiction genres, elements of writing craft, character development and story structure,

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‘Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey’ Exhibition Opens June 27 At The Lakewood Heritage Center “Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey” will be unveiled to the public at a free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at the Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. The new exhibition commemorates the city’s incorporation in 1969 and is part of Lakewood’s 50th Anniversary celebration. It includes oral histories from community members that play on a 1950s jukebox from Maggie’s Pool Hall; photographs of the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society that was on the site of present-day Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design; a 1921 Model T; World War II posters and more. Exhibition visitors will gain a better understanding of how this community has transformed throughout the 20th century and its 50 years as a city. The exhibition is the culmination of years of extensive conversations with residents to ask them what was important in Lakewood’s history. Through these discussions, the Heritage Center identified seven themes to highlight in the exhibition: water, agriculture, health and wellness, transportation, the Denver Ordnance Plant and Federal Center, commercial growth and incorporation. Interactive elements include a magnetic scrapbook area where visitors can contribute their own histories, a place to weigh out a bushel of apples and an activity to figure out the best way to transfer

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water to farmers from a magnetic irrigation ditch. The Heritage Center is open Tuesday through Sunday and admission is free. The City of Lakewood also released its new book “A Half-Century of Transformation: Lakewood, Colorado, 1969–2019,” in celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary of incorporation. The 160-page, limited-edition volume details how the city grew, the vision the community established for the city, the abundant recreational and cultural amenities and the business base that combine to support a consummate Colorado lifestyle. The book is available for purchase at the Lakewood Heritage Center’s 20th Century Emporium, Cultural Center, Civic Center and recreation centers. For more information, visit Lakewood. org/Heritage Center.

Provide Input On The Project Next Door – Arvada’s Clear Creek Master Plan The City of Arvada wants the public to share their opinions about recreational and habitat opportunities along Clear Creek this month. The master planning process will be driven by community and stakeholder input and take into account previous planning efforts by the City of Arvada, City of Wheat Ridge and Adams County. Project staff will have a table set up to gather public input on Wednesday, June 26, from 6:30 to 9 a.m., at the Bike to Work Day station in Gold Strike Park at the intersection of Ralston Creek and Clear Creek Trails. For those not able to attend an event, an online survey will be open for the entire month of June at speakup.arvada.org. The City of Arvada has embarked on a master planning effort to identify future

recreational opportunities and habitat improvements along the Clear Creek Corridor in Arvada and surrounding areas. The study area covers both banks of Clear Creek roughly between Tennyson Street and Wadsworth Boulevard. The Master Plan will guide future improvements and prioritize recreational amenities, while enhancing and protecting the ecology of Clear Creek. The goals of the master plan are to activate parks, trails and open spaces; increase access to and through regional trails, and improve the overall health of the river corridor. The project team has identified three opportunity sites, each with unique features and unique possibilities for improvement. These opportunity sites are the 52nd and Marshall Urban Trail Network, Gold Strike Park, and the Clear Creek North Bank Public Open Space, located along and north of Clear Creek roughly between Tennyson Street and Sheridan Boulevard. The Master Plan process began in January 2019 and will take approximately 10 months to complete. Further information is available at: arvada.org/explore/open-space-nature/ clear-creek-corridor-master-plan

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Registration is now open and reading continues through July 31 as the county works towards reading and logging 50 million minutes. When goals are met, prizes are earned, including $500 for the Foothills Animal Shelter. Schools can win one of five $800 prizes if they have the most readers finishing the program by reading 8 hours (elementary) or 16 hours (middle and high school), as compared to school enrollment. Individual prizes include free books, amusement park tickets, space-themed rubber ducks for babies and a book bag for adults. Summer Reading is made possible thanks to sponsors Jefferson County Library Foundation; Lakeside Amusement Park; Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park; Comcast; Wulf Foundation; First Bank; Genesee Mountain Foundation; and The Kerr Foundation. Sign up and learn more at your local library – the new Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan St. – or online at jeffcolibrary.org.

Bring Your Own Books – We’ll Pour The Beer There are now three monthly book clubs hosted by local breweries and Jefferson County Public Library, where readers can discuss their favorite books. Drop in and discuss a book you’ve read dealing with “A.I. Romance” (can there be such a thing?) at Joyride Brewery, 2501 Sheridan Boulevard brewery in Edgewater, on Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Share book recommendations; happy hour prices available. Ever read a book that debuted the year you were born? The BYOB(ook) Club invites you to show up to share, imbibe and receive great book recommendations when they meet at WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave., on Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The club takes the traditional book club out of the library to where the beer is liberated and the dogs are welcome. Happy hour prices are available for attendees. Across the border in Wheat Ridge at Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave., a rival BYOB(ook) Club meets Monday, July 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m., to share and receive recommendations on biographies – 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. Brews or no brews, you can discuss great reads with the Edgewater Library Book Group, meeting monthly at the new Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan St. On Saturday, July 13, 1 to 2 p.m., they’ll discuss Graeme Simsion’s 2018 novel, “Two Steps Forward,” the story of a California widow and a divorced Brit who find one another on the Camino de Santiago, a spiritual walking route that winds through France and Spain. Suitable for adults. For more information, call the Edgewater Library at 303-235-5275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Next 50 Years In Lakewood? Check Out ‘TimeShare: Looking Toward the Future’ “TimeShare: Looking Toward the Future,” an arts exhibition in celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary, will continue at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway, through Aug. 23. It’s presented in partnership with the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) and the 40 West Arts District. The exhibition is a community-wide arts engagement opportunity with a unifying theme of contemplating what the future might look like. By exhibiting artworks

that are forward thinking, it is asking the community to explore arts and technological developments of the past and present while celebrating the next 50 years of artistic progress within Lakewood. The goal is to bring together artists and cultural producers who are grappling with the collision of technology and art with a sense of wonder and curiosity. The exhibition will feature innovative work in experimental, digital or time-based mediums. It will showcase video, 3D and animated shorts, soundscapes, digitally enhanced performances and experimental photography. For more information, visit Lakewood. org/Exhibitions, call 303-987-7844 or email LaiGod@Lakewood.org.

Relax, Paint And Socialize With Other Caregivers At Memory Café, July 17 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, July 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This ongoing monthly series, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, invites you to gather to relax, paint and socialize with others while enjoying a cup of coffee, a fun activity, or a brief presentation. It’s suitable for adults, 60+.

Nominations Due July 1 For Lakewood Mayor’s Inspiration Award Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul wants to honor residents, youth, businesses and organizations whose remarkable contributions serve as an inspiration to their community, so the public is invited to submit their nominations by July 1 at Lakewood. org/MayorsAwards in one of the following categories: • Youth: any individual under the age of 18. • Individual: any individual age 18 or older. • Organization: any business, association, service organization, nonprofit, team or a group. • In memoriam: a special category for Lakewood’s 50th Anniversary for someone who made an impact during his or her time in Lakewood. These awards recognize contributions in community engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, diversity, innovation and community impact. Multiple awards could be given in each category. Winners will be selected in August, and an awards ceremony will take place Sept. 9 during Colorado Cities & Towns Week.

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