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Edgewater Kicks Off First Community Festival, May 12-14 n By
Elisabeth Monaghan
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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
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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
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GINA HARTLEY – 1963-2O17
Joel Newton
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.