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Edgewater Kicks Off First Community Festival, May 12-14 n By

Elisabeth Monaghan

fter he and his family moved to the area five years ago, it didn’t take long for Joel Newton to hear from longtime residents about the glory of Edgewater Days, a yearly festival that ran from the 1960s through the mid2000s. As a community organizer and founder of the Edgewater Collective, Newton wanted to create some sort of annual event for his newly adopted city. Drawing upon his experience as a runner in high school and keenly aware how many Coloradans are health conscious, Newton and the Edgewater Collective introduced the Edgewater 5K in 2014. Not only has this turned out to be a great way to unite the community, the event also turned out to be a popular fundraiser for local schools, while also encouraging physical activity. The 5K attracts about 100 individuals. Some of these are serious runners, who participate in the professionally timed race to qualify for bigger events like the Colfax Marathon Continued on page 2

LAKEWOOD RESIDENT AND 40 WEST MEMBER ELI BAUMGARTEN plays piano at 40 West Gallery’s “The Five Senses” opening on First Friday, April 7th. Baumgarten is both a pianist and a composer. The exhibit, located at 1560 Teller Street, runs through April 29. PHOTO: MIRANDA SAMON

Summer Camps for Lovers of Fresh Food, Art and Outdoor Fun n By

Nancy Hahn

hildren and families in Edgewater and north Lakewood have wonderful opportunities for summer camps and activities this summer. There will be no chance to say, “There’s nothing to do.” In a clear understatement, Patrick Martinez, Edgewater’s Recreation Manager said, “The City of Edgewater’s Parks and Recreation has some wonderful activities coming up.” If sports are what interest your children, there are sports in Edgewater throughout the summer. For example, there are soccer and baseball programs at Citizen’s Park for 10- to 12-year-olds, 7- to 9-year-olds, 5to 6-year-olds from May to July with two weeks of practice, then six weeks of games. There is, also, Smart Start soccer at Citizen’s Park for 3- to 5-year-olds. In Smart Start Soccer, the little people practice exercises and develop motor skills. Parents and children attend the program together and have fun while preparing for future organized sports. There is a tennis program and a trackand-field program at Jefferson High School, also. The Recreation Room at 5845 W. 25th Ave. will be the site of classes in creative movement for 3- to 5-year-olds, yoga for many ages, pre-ballet for 4- to 6-year-olds, ballet, freestyle and jitterbug jams This year a new Try-Arts Creative Summer Camp has been developed by three of Edgewater’s favorite teachers. The camp will be four weeks long and will offer an opportunity to try so many fun activities. There will be picnics, playing in the park, library visits and reading, gardening, and guest artists. Yoga and meditation, dance and movement, singing and music will be included each day. For more information on these activi-

ties or to find many, many more drop by the recreation center or visit online at www.playedgewater.com.

Mountair Summer Camp is a unique camp opportunity for Lakewood and Edgewater third- to sixth-graders. Mountair Park and Mountair Park Community Farm at 5620 W. 14th Ave. are shared by Edgewater and Lakewood. The community farm grows and harvests a variety of crops, which are sold and donated within the local communities. It is the site of many community activities

and gatherings throughout spring, summer and fall. Mountair Farm and Molholm Elementary School together host the summer camp. The camp is a half-day and, unlike most summer day camps, provides breakfast and lunch. Campers spend time at the farm creating art, learning about the farm and the crops, and having fun in active outdoor play. Molholm Elementary students attend the camp without cost. There is a cost for Lakewood students and for nonresidents. Dates have not yet been decided, because

there are so many children who would enjoy the camp, there may be another session added. For information call 303-987-5408 or Molholm Elementary at 303-982-6240.

Just northeast of Mountair Park, Sloan’s Lake Park offers more summer recreation opportunities. Summer Saturdays, the Edgewood Library celebrates Reading Buddies at Citizen’s Park by Sloan’s Lake at 2401 Continued on page 2

IN MEMORIUM

Edgewater Loses a Saint: Gina Hartley n By

GINA HARTLEY – 1963-2O17

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he Edgewater community has lost a Saint. Longtime Edgewater resident Gina Hartley passed away on the morning of April 13 at the age of 54. Regina Maureen Hartley was born Feb. 20, 1963. She attended local Edgewater schools and graduated from Jefferson High School as a Saint in 1981. She then attended University of Denver, graduated with an Elementary Education degree and started her career as a schoolteacher. In recent years, Gina owned Edgewater Coffee Company, which served as a hub for the community. Edgewater Coffee Company was located in the space currently occupied by Coda Coffee on West 25th Avenue between Ames and Sheridan. Gina hired local students from Jefferson High School and saw her business as a community hub. She served much more than coffee as she listened to people’s stories and connected them with local resources and people. Local art from school children and aspiring artists filled the walls. The stage in Edgewater Coffee hosted many local musicians and launched the career of Tomara Conrad. Gina will be remembered for her big smile and large heart for her family, education and the Edgewater community.

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Community Festival as an annual event, we now have a modern version of a grassroots community gathering that will showcase the best attributes of our city and its people. I am looking forward to the Festival – especially the pancake breakfast where the entire community will sit down and break bread (and syrup) with each other.” A family-friendly event, the Edgewater Community Festival will include a Kids Zone with art and inflatables; performances by local children’s choirs and live bands; a beer garden; food trucks, and a History/ Art/Gardening Zone. For auto fans, there will be a car show at Edgewater Elementary beginning at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m., there will be a homebrew competition, where Festival planners expect as many as 20 different home brewers to compete. Festivalgoers 21 and over can purchase a commemorative glass for $5 to sample the different beers and participate in voting for the People’s Choice. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and thirdplace winners. Additionally, certified judges will determine the Best in Show recipient, whose beer will be served in Joyride Brewing Company’s taproom. The award-winning beer will continue to be served until Joyride runs out of it. While most of the major planning for the Festival is winding down, there remains a need for several volunteers. With the hope of attracting at least 1,000 attendees, Newton and the rest of the planning team could use people to help maintain safety during the 5K. They also need volunteers at every entry/exit of the Festival. For their time and effort, volunteers will receive a free Festival t-shirt and complimentary glass from the homebrew competition. To sign up, visit the Festival’s website. Proceeds from the Festival will go towards the College Jumpstart project, which provides scholarships to graduating students of Jefferson High School. For more information about the Edgewater Community Festival, visit www. edgewatercommunityfestival.com or call the Edgewater Collective at 303-6580779.

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“Summer enrichment activities for children, especially those that involve physical activity and the arts, are so important for their growth and development,” said Joel Newton, Executive Director of the Edgewater Collective. “I am so thankful for programs from the Jeffco Library and City of Edgewater that offer great summer opportunities for area children including our own.” Be sure to explore the great variety of activities available to find one just right for your budding artist, book-lover, dancer, sports hero, chef or outdoor explorer.

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Lakehouse Now to Break Ground Early Summer Groundbreaking for the Lakehouse Residences on 17th, a 12-story, 206-unit residential development just south of Sloans Lake, has been bumped back to early summer. The Neighborhood Gazette originally reported that groundbreaking was expected the first week of April, then May 24. Pre-construction pricing has increased to $499,000. That’s up from $455,000 for the one-bed, one-bath condos, as reported last month. The mix of private penthouses, condominiums and rowhomes is designed by architects RNL Design and Munoz + Albin. Construction will take 25 months, with residents being able to move in likely in summer of 2019. Residences will feature elevated ceilings, LED lighting, hardwood floors, solid core doors, translucent fabric blinds, stone and tile accents. Kitchens boast Italian cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Outside living areas for every residence will range from 400 to 1,200 square feet with glass railings. When finished, the project will feature on-site organic farm and bike shop. Private underground parking and storage will be provided. The sales office, located onsite at 4202 W. 17th Ave., is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, visit http://lakehouse17.com, email info@lakehouse17. com or call 303-974-4663.

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n Sunday, April 9, Colorado native Ed Perlmutter announced he is running for governor of Colorado. Born on May 1, 1953, Perlmutter attended Jefferson High School in Edgewater and the University of Colorado as an undergraduate student. He also received his law degree from CU and has served as a politician since 1995, first as Colorado State Senator until 2003 and then as a Congressman, serving Colorado’s 7th congressional district since 2007. Perlmutter has been a staunch supporter

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I subscribe to the 80/20 rule. When my habits are good 80 percent of the time, I know that there is wiggle room the other 20 percent of the time. I think a healthy lifestyle should consist of many elements. I like to think of it as like the “specials” my kids have in elementary school - music, art and gym. I like to fit in my “specials” like reading before I go to bed, or doing a craft to express my artistic self. So it’s not just all work, we should all have some “specials” in our lives. Lee Stiffler-Meyer serves on HEALthy Edgewater Committee.

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s a gardener, one of the most important steps when growing the cool season plants that are currently in the ground is to thin them so they have ample room to become radishes, beets, turnips or heads of lettuce, spinach and arugula. The problem is, after investing time into growing these seeds, it is always a bit gutwrenching to pull up a viable tiny plant in order to make this necessary room. My strategy has been to simply highlight these micro-plants in whatever dinner is happening that night. This unusual pizza is one of my favorite ways to celebrate this gardening step, especially as the sauce is cauliflower based and the bright jewel in the center is a runny yolk. Ingredients: • 1 cup cauliflower, florets, chopped • 1 clove garlic • ½ cup broth, vegan or chicken • ¼ cup almond • ½ lemon, zest and juice • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, or nutritional yeast • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 lb. pizza dough, as fresh as possible • 1½ cup shredded mozzarella, more or less • 3 slices prosciutto, optional • A handful of thinned seedlings and/or baby greens instead • 1 egg • 1 pinch black pepper, more to taste, if desired Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats. If the pizza dough was chilled, bring it up to room temperature. Place the chopped cauliflower, garlic, broth and salt in a small pot and bring up to a simmer. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 8 to 12 minutes. Place all of the ingredients in the blender along with the almonds. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of water or broth

if you can’t get it smooth. Add the parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast and the black pepper. Blend. Taste. Add more salt, cheese, or black pepper as desired. Roll out the pizza dough, fairly thin. If it is too big for the pan, divide the dough into two crusts. Working quickly at this point, remove the stone from the oven. Place the dough onto the pizza stone and pour on several scoops of cauliflower sauce, spread it all over and add more as desired. Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella, arrange torn pieces of the prosciutto all over and then crack the egg in the center of the pizza. Place in the oven to bake for 8 to 14 minutes depending on hot your oven may be. Wash and prepare the baby seedlings or greens. When the pizza is done, or nearly done, sprinkle the sprouts and/or greens all over the pizza. The pizza is done when the crust and cheese are just turning golden and the white of the egg is cooked through. Contact Lilly Steirer of HEALthy Edgewater at edgewaterwalks@gmail.com.

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‘An Artist of Much Ability’ – Martha Smith n By

Kristen Autobee

n the past decade, West Colfax has become one of metro Denver’s most vibrant arts districts. An art college, galleries, murals, and public sculpture have brought color and a new direction to Lakewood’s main street. However, before the creation of the Lakewood Arts Council, Mountainside Arts Guild, and the City of Lakewood, artistic residents lived in neighborhoods along West Colfax as far back as the 1890s. This is a first of series of columns uncovering the names and celebrating the work of West Colfax’s “lost masters.” Who deserves consideration as the first artist to live and work on West Colfax? Martha Adeline (nee King) Smith (18481916) qualifies, although it may really depend on how you define the word artist. Unlike the students now attending Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, or a professional working in a 40 West Arts District studio, Martha Smith didn’t come here from Wisconsin in the 1870s for the inexpensive studio rents or even the camaraderie of other creative individuals. Similar to other married women of the late 19th century, Martha followed her husband’s job, raised a family, and did a little painting when she could. Much of what we know about Martha comes from a short biography of her husband, Salkeld Smith (1848-1901), found in “Portrait and Biography of Colorado,” (1899) and from contemporary newspaper articles and other sources. Salkeld Smith and Martha King followed their own respective paths to the frontier town of Denver between 1870 and 1876. Salkeld came to make his living as a staircase carpenter in the city’s finest homes. Martha taught at the Arapahoe Street School, but we don’t know her subjects – maybe art? There is no record of how the couple met, but they were married in 1876 and purchased 160 acres on West Colfax between Garrison and

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Kipling two years later. It may have been the Wild West on West Colfax, but decorum still directed daily life on the Smith ranch. Martha Smith was a woman of her times. She left her job as a teacher and soon after the Smiths had three sons. It is a good bet that Martha was well acquainted with the 19th-century belief in domesticity and a tranquil life at home. It was the job of women to keep the house, and guard the morality of husband and children, through religious beliefs and social protest against alcohol, poverty, and the sins of urban living. Martha remained a teacher by actively participating in the education of her sons. Her role aided her children “in the acquirement of knowledge and has spared no pains to advance their interests.” To complete this portrait of this prairie Renaissance woman, Martha’s activities in the temperance movement in Arapahoe and Jefferson counties may have put slight crimp in sales at the local saloons. The Smiths subdivided 125 acres of their ranch into two-and-a-half, five, and 10-acre lots intended for small farms by the late 1880s. In June 1893, Salkeld invited the editor of the Colorado Transcript out from Golden to visit the farm. By this time, Salkeld had moved beyond carpentry and in addition to running the ranch kept active with promoting local irrigation and developing his mining interests in the Rockies. Like subsequent generations of West Colfax entrepreneurs, Salkeld appreciated the value of a little free publicity to lure buyers to purchase nearby lots. The Transcript’s editor describes the views of Denver and the mountains, the orchards, irrigation, wagon road (Colfax), and the eight trains that passed each day. A few years later, another account in the Transcript made note of the Smith’s orchard: “Through the kindness of Salkeld Smith of Lakewood, we are feasting on apple sauce and pie. We doubt if there is another such heavy ladened orchard with

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Live Music at WestFax Brewing Company, April 28 WestFax Brewing Company welcomes Roman Samuels to perform live in the taproom as part of his Denver Brewery Tour on April 28. From music video bingo and comedy shows to trivia and food trucks, take a look at all of the events happening at the brewery in April at www. westfaxbrewingcompany.com. 40W Gallery’s Member Showcase Opening Reception, May 5 40W Gallery’s first 2017 Member Showcase kicks off First Friday, May 5 with an Opening Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Join the creative district to celebrate the community of artists during this fun show with lots of variety. Show runs May 5 through 27. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Visit 40WestArts.org for event information. WCCA General Meeting, May 17 Stop by this month’s West Colfax Community Association (WCCA) meeting on Wednesday, May 17 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 40 West Gallery, 1560 Teller St., to hear from Gene Kalesti, Owner of Pure Colorado Pro’s Kitchen & Event Center at 7110 W. Colfax Ave. and founder of the 40 West Farmers’ Market. Learn about this new space and hear about what’s in store for the Farmers’ Market, kicking off on Saturday, June 2! Free coffee and breakfast items are provided. WCCA meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month. Visit WestColfax.org for details. Upcoming Events for Reference 3rd Annual West Colfax MuralFest: Aug. 12. Visit www.westcolfaxmuralfest.org for details.

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lice Coles breathes a sigh of contentment as she settles into an armchair next to the expansive floorto-ceiling glass windows on one wall of the studio that she now calls home. Her completely free-of-charge live/work space at Metro West Housing Solution’s Lamar Station Crossing Apartments is just one of the perks of being Artist in Residence for 40 West Arts District. “Being in the heart of the arts district is so great. I love being in the middle of all the action. It's easy to see change happening in this neighborhood, murals, sculptural art, tons of workshops, everything really.” Coles is petite with long brown hair that reaches to her mid-back. She’s about as bubbly and energetic as they come, gleefully describing her recent weekend at Denver Comic Con and rapidly swiping through images on her phone as she explains her costume to me. Just so you know, she went as Claire from the hit movie Jurassic World, and even carried a 6-foot inflatable dinosaur through the event. But when it comes to art and the Artist in Residence program in particular, Coles gets serious. “I’m drawn to the healing power of art,” says Coles, who specializes in graphic design, painting and illustration and is pursuing 3D animation and concept art at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. “I’m passionate about making art inclusive and empowering community members, including youth and seniors, who may not have creative confidence, and beyond that, social confidence.” In collaboration with Metro West Housing Solutions, Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District, West Colfax Community Association, and RMCAD, 40

West Arts created the Artist in Residence program in January 2014. The program serves as another avenue to catalyze the West Colfax Corridor through the arts, showcasing the apartment community at Lamar Station Crossing, creating an inspirational arts destination in the district, and serving the community with free art workshops and demonstrations. “This has been one of our most successful community programs. We’ve had remarkable young people as our resident artists,” said 40 West Arts Board Chair Bill Marino. “Each one of them has made a mark on our community with their creative energy and passion for art, and Alice fits right in. She is going to be a great asset. We are very grateful to our community partners Continued from page 9

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umerous Edgewater residents have been working to organize the Edgewater Book Nook project with the goal of promoting literacy and building community in Edgewater. Seven Book Nooks were set up in 2016 and more are coming in 2017! “There are so many reasons I am excited to be a part of the Edgewater Book Nook project. Not only does it promote literacy, it also creates an atmosphere of neighborliness and community, and will hopefully inspire people to connect with each other through a common love of books,” shares Steering Committee member Deborah Casuto. The dream of the committee is for Edgewater residents to share books and develop friendly neighborhood camaraderie via Book Nooks scattered throughout the city. Edgewater residents are invited to be creative and use repurposed materials to design a Book Nook that reflects the personality of their home or block. As warm weather approaches, everyone can get involved. For those who aren’t inclined to construct their own Book Nook, they can donate new or used children’s, young adult and adult books. Books can be dropped off at Book Nooks throughout Edgewater. Or, if a person has a talent for building or construction, they can

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EDGEWATER SCHOOLS Jefferson Area Tech Fair Coming April 25 n By

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for making this program possible.” As Artist in Residence for 40 West Arts, Coles will teach six programs and workshops during the course of the year, in addition to coordinating artistic events with other district partners. She recently developed programming for a local youth summer camp including a quirky and artistic workshop on building your own robot puppet. Coles is a self-described “fantasy geek”

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‘Misery’ Opens April 28 at The Edge The Edge Theater Company presents William Goldman’s stage adaptation of Stephen King’s “Misery” starting April 28 in its 1560 Teller St. venue, Lakewood. Warren Sherrill directs the thriller, in which successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon (Rick Yaconis) is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan” Annie Wilkes (Emma Messenger), and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged

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RMCAD Hosts Masterclass with Animator Floyd Norman, May 17 Acclaimed animator Floyd Norman will share the tales and triumphs that make up his more than 60 years of creative contributions to animation in a free master class Wednesday, May 17, in the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design’s Mary Harris Auditorium, 1600 Pierce St., Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, starting at 10:30 a.m. From the hand-drawn production cels for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty to the computer-aided animation in Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., Norman has been a part of Disney’s cinematic magic for decades. This special master class presentation will touch on the artist’s extensive history and his craft, as well as the limitlessness of imagination for lifelong learners and creators. Norman’s celebrated career began in 1956 as the first African-American animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. While there, he contributed both his technical skill and infectious sense of wonder to Disney classics such as Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book, and Robin Hood. In addition to Disney, Norman has worked at Hanna-Barbera, Ruby-Spears, and Pixar. Norman’s extensive career also includes creative contributions to Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc., and multiple television shows such as The Smurfs, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Robot Chicken. In 2007 he was named a Disney Legend and recognized with an Inkpot Award in 2008. Norman’s enduring, exuberant passion for storytelling, imagination, and art continues to inspire, enchant, and challenge artists and audiences around the world. An audience question-and-answer session with Norman will immediately follow the master class presentation. Also, a screening of “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life” will take place that evening, Continued on page 15

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Sustainable Edgewater Seminar Series, May 16 Learn about LEED buildings, EV charging, solar farms, and more by participating in the Sustainable Edgewater Seminar Series, held May 16, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Edgewater Library 5843 W. 25th Ave. For more information, call the Edgewater Library, 303-235-5275.

LWV Looks at Challenges of Changing Technology, Climate and Globalization “Thank You for Being Late, An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations,” by author, reporter, columnist and three-time Pulitzer prize winner Thomas L. Friedman, will be the May read of the month for the Jeffco League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Friedman shows how technology, globalization and climate change are outpacing humanity’s ability to govern itself and upending our world, and then offers his prescription for making America great again. Read the book then join the club for a discussion, Wednesday, May 17, at 1 p.m. (call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for location), or Saturday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. The public is welcome. For more information on the Jeffco League of Women Voters, call 303-238-0032, email jeffcolwv@netzero.net, or visit www. lwvjeffco.org.

Book Club and Teen Time at Edgewater Library Edgewater Library, located at 5843 W. 25th Ave., offers entertaining activities for everyone from babies through teens. Teens are invited to be creative, find a new hobby, or just have some fun with people their own age in Teen Time, Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Teen Time is designed to be a varied experience. No registration is required and all supplies are provided. Book some time on Saturday, May 13, to discuss a great read with the book group, 1 to 2 p.m. Call for May’s book title. Suitable for adults. Make history together in Crafty History, Tuesday, May 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids ages six and up learn about a special event in history and then create a related craft. It’s crafty and fun! All ages are welcome to come play and build with LEGOs in LEGO Play and Build, every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Weekly children’s activities include Baby Time, Mondays, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Pre-School Time, Tuesdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Toddler Time, Thursdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m. All events are free.

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PURE COLORADO PRO’S KITCHEN AND EVENT CENTER owners Gene and May Kalesti (left) and Carla and Sandy Buckstein show off their knife skills with Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul (right). The event center recently celebrated its grand opening at 7110 West Colfax Ave. with an open house celebration showcasing the new event center and professional commissary kitchen. The event center has a 350-person capacity, facilities for up to 35 food trucks, professional caterers and new food product companies that need a place to grow. The center also highlights over 80+ pieces of local artwork, curated by the 40 West Arts District. PHOTO: DAVID M. DUNDA, STAGE ONE PHOTO For more information, call 303-235-5275 or visit jeffcolibrary.org.

Art, Storytime and More at Corky Gonzalez Library Free, fun programs for kids and teens, as well as seniors and immigrants, are available every week at the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez Branch Library, located at 1498 N. Irving St., Denver. 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 720-865-2370 or visit www.denverlibrary.org.

Wheat Ridge Garden Tour: Save the Date! The Wheat Ridge Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, July 8. Is this your year to join the ranks of the 50 all-star gardens that have been featured on previous tours? The Garden Tour Committee welcomes all styles of gardens from Japanese to Modern, Cottage, Southwest, Eclectic, Traditional, container, xeriscape, woodland, shade, cutting, edible, rock, etc., as well as landscapes featuring waterfalls, ponds, gazebos, pathways, patios, hedges, decks, raised beds, retaining walls, terraces, vistas, artwork, topiaries, outdoor spaces, etc. The proceeds of the tour benefit Wheat Ridge charities, so all your hard work preparing your garden will go to good causes. Make 225 avid Front Range and Denver metro gardeners happy: sign-up today to showcase your personal paradise. For information, contact Vicki Ottoson at wheatridgegardentour@gmail.com or 303-777-6144.

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The Jefferson County Business Resource Center, located in Denver West, is offering a handful of helpful presentations this month. Launch! Your Ticket to Small Business Success will be offered Friday mornings, 8 a.m. till noon, from April 28 through June 16, at the JBRC. If you are a new or startup business owner or an existing business looking to grow and expand, this eightweek business training program is for you, designed to provide the skills you need for success. Registration required; $200 for eight-week class. Start-Up 101: What You Need to Know BEFORE You Consider Starting a Business! is held at the JBRC, Tuesday, April 25, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free, but registration requested. QuickBooks Basics is set for four Tuesday afternoons, May 9 through 30, 4 to 6 p.m., at the JBRC. This hands-on class shows how to use this popular software to keep accurate records for your small business. Registration required; $99 for four classes.

The West Chamber, serving businesses in Jefferson County, has a variety of events scheduled in the upcoming weeks, including a Women in Business Breakfast on April 25, and ribbon-cuttings for Embodiwork Studio for Integrative Massage, Elite Hail Solutions and Office Evolution. The West Chamber exists for the success of business in Jefferson County, Colorado, with members in Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Edgewater, Arvada, Golden, Evergreen, South Jeffco and around the Denver area. It provides business connections, advocates for local businesses with government, helps make its members’ businesses more visible and educates business owners. For more information and event details, visit www.westchamber.org, call 303233-5555, or email info@westchamber. org.

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Victorian family ended after Salkeld died in a tragic mining-related accident near Breckenridge in 1901. Misfortune struck again in March 1905. The Colorado Transcript reported: “Mrs. Salkeld Smith has returned from St. Luke’s hospital in Denver, where she underwent a successful operation for cancer of the breast. Although the lady is 56 years of age, she stood the ordeal remarkably well.” In those years, a mastectomy patient had a 40 percent chance of living five years. After surgery,

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