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Ukefest

Swallow Hill celebrates the ukulele with classes, jams, and workshops

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Mother’s Day

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Little Free Libraries: Building Community by the Book by Jill Farschman

ou may have seen a Little Free Library (LFL) or several sprinkled in your neighborhood. As a nearly 20-year Platt Park resident, a few years back I started noticing these endearing birdhouse-style structures popping up in front yards throughout the neighborhood. On closer inspection, I discovered free books nesting inside rather than birds. The first such library was built in 2009 by Todd Bol of Hudson, Wis. as a tribute to his mother, a school teacher and avid reader. Joined a year later by social entrepreneur Rick Brooks, the LFL organization has been growing ever since. In January 2015, the number of registered Little Free Libraries worldwide was 25,000 and increasing daily. The principle is simple, take a book then replace it with another. “My wife and I read a lot, use our public libraries a lot and have a house full of books. I noticed a small Little Free Library in one of my walks and because I am a crafty guy, I built one for us,” shares local LFL steward Frank Miltenberger. “My wife, Joanne, always skepti-

THE LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES ATTRACT NEIGHBORS OR EVEN PASSING DRIVERS. From simple to ornate, traditional to Bauhaus, local examples span many styles. PHOTO BY TYLOR BELSHE.

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The Past as a Foreign Country by Pam Marquez

n the fantastically rich collections of the Denver Public Library, a small cache traces the life of Frances Marie Kober, from a child of perhaps two years to her graduation photo from South High School. In the 1909 family photo in front of their house at 742 S. Emerson, she is flanked by her parents. There is so much that is familiar to us in the photo of their house: the family, the brick house, the fence, the garden. In later photos, Frances Kober appears as a student at Lincoln School, and then in her senior photo at South. In spite of different clothes and hairstyles, these again are settings that are very familiar to most of us. But if we look more closely, past the things we recognize, is this really our Denver, our neighborhood? The sign on the porch reads “Leave Orders for Express, Phone Brown 185.” Another sign,

hand-lettered, sits inside the screen door: “For Sale, Fresh Milk and Eggs.” Is the front fence really made of chicken wire? Going further, other pictures in this collection reveal an increasingly unfamiliar world. A 1910 shot of the

We think we know our neighborhoods. We certainly think we know our houses or our apartments, the parks where we run or walk, our libraries, schools and monuments. house (page 18) shows that a porch has been added to the house, and sidewalks run around the house, apparently recently poured. Fields surround the houses. The Kober house stands in a block that was still more rural than urban. Only far in the back is another house visible, perhaps facing South Ogden. The view from the back (page18) is even less familiar to

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us. It’s a barnyard. No lawn chairs, no grass. This isn’t the tidy little chicken run of today’s “urban farmers.” In this 1907 photo, Frances is perhaps two or three. The forms are laid for a sidewalk. Not to put too fine a point on it, but it makes my backyard look like a showplace. Similarly, Frances wears clothes that are a little less familiar to us than the dress in the 1909 photo. For historians, the Kober house is a center of production, meaning most of the goods the family needed – clothes, food, and more – were made in the home. Women in Denver in this period did what women have done for at least the last thousand years: supplement the household income with “egg money.” As in farming families, children played an important role as free laborers. This in part explains why families were generally much larger than families

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IN THIS 1909 PHOTO OF 742 S. EMERSON, Frances Kober and her parents appear before their house. The house is still recognizable today, although the chimney you see here is gone. PHOTO FROM DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY, WESTERN HISTORY COLLECTION, Z-756.

THE ART OF WAR

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WATERWAYS RESTORATION New study to identify improvements to Harvard Gulch and the South Platte

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Inside the profile Little Free Libraries..................................1 Local History..............................................1 Publisher’s Perspective............................2 Farmers Markets.................................... 2 Business as Usual.....................................3 People of South Denver...........................4 Trash Carts................................................7 Calendar of Events...................................8 Book Trust...............................................11 Ukefest.....................................................12 Legal.........................................................13 Mother’s Day Events..............................14 Arts & Events...........................................19 Service Directory....................................22 Classifieds................................................23 Art of War................................................27 UP News & Views....................................28 Un-Job Fair...............................................28 Waterways Restoration.........................29 Gardening................................................30 Letter to the Editor.................................31 Rebel Rousers.........................................31 Home Sweet Home................................32 Copyright The Profile LLC; all rights reserved; reproductions prohibited without permission of the publisher.

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Publisher’s Perspective by Jill Farschman

n April 7, I had the pleasure of serving as a panelist for the Denver Decides District 7 Council Candidate Forum sponsored by Inter-neighborhood Cooperation (INC), Historic Denver and the League of Women Voters. The meeting took place at Cameron Church, on South Pearl. I was offered excellent advance prep by Rosemary Stoffel – Historic Denver board member – but still didn’t expect the church to be packed. Denver Channel 8 producer David DiManna pulled out all the stops with professional sound equipment and multiple cameras. Beverly Weaver, on-air host of Comcast Newsmakers, did a masterful job as moderator. Questions submitted by the audience were insightful and relevant, showing impressive knowledge about issues

impacting our neighborhoods. The candidates were concise, due to non-negotiable time limits. Clearly we are spoiled with a talented slate of candidates touting impressive credentials and volunteer experience. I have heard the same said about candidates from other districts. It’s widely assumed there will be run-offs in several key districts. If so, I encourage everyone to attend the applicable Denver Decides run-off forums planned for May 13-14. These forums complement campaign statements published in our newspaper and elsewhere by forcing candidates off-script. Voters get a real sense of each candidate’s core values, experience level, and priorities. Sometimes when your front door is inundated with campaign detritus, it’s easy to get frustrated. But remember, city council members are the ones dealing with local concerns impacting you

on a daily basis. Issues such as zoning, parks, noise, congestion, development, the arts and schools may seem petty on the wider political stage, but they are the lifeblood of city councils. So, voter apathy in council elections can be downright self-destructive. Candidates pound the pavement trying to win votes by championing important causes. The candidates at the forum I attended struck me as earnest and capable. They have demonstrated track records of neighborhood activism and political engagement. Vote, and if required, vote again. Hipster crooner John Mayer may be “waiting on the world to change” but I’d rather take action. I recommend cajoling, shaming, encouraging, begging, humoring your passive friends, family members and neighbors to do the same. Whatever works.

Farmers Markets Return to the Neighborhood

wo popular farmers markets return to south Denver this month. Both offer farm produce and more.

South Pearl Street Market With so many Colorado farmers, crafters and restaurants all in one place why would you want to shop anywhere else? The South Pearl Street Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from late spring through the fall. The market offers an impressive assortment of new vendors joining those returning, offering everything from fresh-cut flowers to breads, cheeses, gourmet oils, salsas, fresh produce, prepared foods, breakfast and lunch, as well as all that South Pearl Street offers in their unique mix of merchants and restaurants! Specialty fairs occur the third Sunday of each month with the Flea Market the last Sunday of each month. Bring your reusable bags and the kids, enjoy live music and create the perfect Sunday tradition! Cameron Church will begin hosting bluegrass jams from 11a.m.-1p.m. on the lawn at the same time.

May 17, Opening Day, GreenFest, Homesteading in the Hood May 31, Flea Market Sundays, 9a.m.-1p.m. From May 11-November 2 500 block of South Pearl Street southpearlstreet.com/events

Cherry Creek Fresh Market May 2-Oct. 31: Saturdays, 8a.m.-1p.m. June 17-Sept. 30: Wednesdays, 9a.m.-1p.m. Cherry Creek Shopping Center 1st Ave. and University Blvd. coloradofreshmarkets.com

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BRILLIANT BRIDAL 326 S. Broadway St.

GLENDALE 180 950 S. Birch St.

THE WIZARD’S CHEST 451 Broadway St.

Business As Usual by Jill Farschman [Publisher’s Note: Gaylord Days is taking 2015 off to bring an even bigger and better festival to the neighborhood in 2016. Mark your calendar for May 28, 2016!]

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National brand Brilliant Bridal held a grand opening on April 24 at its newest location, 326 S. Broadway. This fast-growing bridal boutique specializes in stocking the latest designer gowns and accessories at affordable prices. Visit brilliantbridal.com. The Wizard’s Chest is moving from its long-time Cherry Creek castle to the Baker neighborhood at 451 Broadway. The new location adds 8,000 of space and is projected to open this September, just in time for Halloween. Visit wizardschest.com.

Glendale/Cherry Creek

On Monday, April 6 Glendale civic leaders held a well-attended press conference to announce specifics about a new 42-acre development branded Glendale 180. Construction will begin in Fall 2015, at a total cost of $75 million. "This is a return to Glendale's roots," said Mary Beth Jenkins, president of The Laramie Company, which is coordinating leasing of Glendale 180. Serving as a bridge to the future while also channeling the best of Glendale's past, it's not simply a collection of businesses surrounded by a sea of asphalt. It's open spaces, an active community, and the same breezy disposition found while exploring Colorado's wilder areas.” For more information visiti glendale180. com.

Platt Park

With all of the other construction on South Pearl St., it’s easy to miss the permitted activities going on at the former Ototo location 1518 S. Pearl St. Systems are actively being upgraded and at press time construction workers were transforming this prime location in to another innovative Japanese restaurant.

South Broadway

4G’s on Broadway is celebrating its one-year anniversary at 2200 S. Broadway. (4gsbroadway.com). Founded as part of a 40-year Colorado Gonzalez family legacy as Colorado restaurateurs 4G’s Broadway serves breakfast, lunch and dinner menus focus on authentic Mexican cuisine. The popular $8.50 lunch buffet, expansive hours and full bar ensure dining options for all. Twoday advance reservations are available for parties of six or more by calling 720328-2120 9:00 a.m.-noon.

S. Colorado Boulevard

The site of Red Coral Restaurant, beloved these past 33 years, which closed in January, is going to "Open Soon" under new management as The Bronze Empire. The restaurant in located in the area immediately west of Lamps Plus on Colorado Boulevard, next to Guitar Center and Lollicup tea house. Old Chicago reveals a new menu of

seasonal favorites available at the South Colorado location and throughout the Denver area. Visit oldchicago.com.

on mixed-use complexes some time this summer. We will keep you informed as these projects take more shape.

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At the time of going to press, 22002400 S. University remained a stretch of graffiti-laden blight across from the University of Denver. Two different developers are slated to break ground

HannahbyDesign has relocated to 1061 S. Gaylord St. in the heart of Washington Park’s shopping district.

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People Of South Denver Gabriela Sandoval Uses Mediation Instead of Litigation by Susan Dugan

rowing up on the East Coast in a bilingual family, Gabriela Sandoval admittedly felt little connection with the environment. “I was a city girl and really uneducated and unaware of important things that relate to animal welfare,” she says. But three Outward Bound excursions in her teens opened her mind to the natural world and its in-

But most people come in too late in the game. They’re so far into litigation and maybe were just completely unaware of mediation as an option when it’s really the best option.

habitants. “That’s really where my interest was born as a more environmentally aware person.” That interest sparked a transfer from school in Boston to Colorado State University, where she graduated with a degree in communication and a minor in philosophy. She did an internship at the Colorado Capitol and later worked there for a session before attending law school at the University of Denver, graduating in 2004. “At that point they really separated the animal welfare issues from the

environmental welfare issues because they didn’t want to be seen as these radical animal rights people. I felt there was already a lot of support for the environmental piece. The animal welfare piece really gripped me. I felt it needed more support, so I decided to focus there.” She landed a job working in the legal department of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), then headquartered in Norfolk, Va., where she met her husband. Two years later, Sandoval returned to Colorado and opened her own law practice in 2007, primarily focused on another passion: children and family law. “It’s also an animal welfare practice but the volume for that is just not as great. It’s a narrow focus, because I don’t represent all animal-related issues. If you’ve committed a potentially cruel act on an animal, if you’re a breeder, if you’re a veterinarian, I’m going to pass you to somebody else.” Her work with families and children as well as animal welfare prompted an interest in mediation, which is often a more cost-effective, timely and successful route to resolution, especially in high-conflict situations. “Because I was seeing the benefits of mediation through my work as a lawyer, I realized I wanted to add this service to my practice.” She trained as an attorney-mediator, has been mediating in family law cases for

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FOR GABRIELA SANDOVAL, AN INTEREST IN CHILD WELFARE HAS SPILLED OVER into her animal welfare practice. Whenever possible, Sandoval uses mediation to avoid the pitfalls of taking a case to court. PHOTO BY SARA HERTWIG.

more than a year, sees huge potential for applying it in animal-related cases and hopes to expand this side of her practice. “As a trained mediator I work with families all the time. What’s really important is to understand how to communicate with each person. Because if you’re unable to identify how I am going to have this person hear me, how I am going to have these people hear each other, it’s not going to happen. Mediation is a confidential process that is voluntary. The idea is to facilitate a memorandum of understanding at the end that is enforceable in court. It’s very time- efficient; you might have a threehour session or two sessions and you’re done. You’re not waiting for a year in court, paying litigation fees, feeling the anxiety of trials. Court really should be the absolute last resort.” Sandoval believes mediation offers people the most flexible option for resolving differences and arriving at concrete solutions for how to move forward in ongoing relationships. “As an attorney-mediator who understands the variety of ways in which people communicate and the legal options open, I can do some reality checking. I don’t make the decision, you do.” One parent may insist on fifty-fifty custody, for example, even though they live forty-five minutes away. “I can say let’s just bring it back to the statute which is the best interest of the child, not the parent. Because we’ve got a kiddo who’s in school, so how would that work? Let’s write this down. The idea is to really help brainstorm, an opportunity for people to have their perspective become part of this memorandum of understanding and stay out of court. People in high conflict need help sitting down and brainstorming solutions because they’re so angry.” Emotions run similarly high in cases involving animals such as veterinarian malpractice, dangerous dogs, neighbor-to-neighbor issues, barking dogs, landlord-tenant conflict, service dogs and pet custody. “Animal law really does touch practically every other area of law,” Sandoval says. “It could be consumer protection, civil rights, issues related to an emotional support animal,

housing, elder care, family law involving kids, neighbor disputes. And it rises to a pretty scary level sometimes. You know: let’s throw poisoned food over the fence.” Too often, she finds herself having to turn cases down. “It’s unfortunate when I get a phone call from a person with an animal problem in an emergency situation that needs to be in court next week. My docket in family law cases gets booked weeks and weeks, months and months ahead for litigation.” Mediation on the other hand can provide a quick solution, “if you need a mediator, OK, great. All I need to do is have a conversation with you and you on the phone and have you send me your documents to review before our mediation. But most people come in too late in the game. They’re so far into litigation and maybe were just completely unaware of mediation as an option when it’s really the best option. They have a dispute and immediately just call a lawyer.” The growing awareness that court does not offer the best resolution for resolving many cases involving animals continues to prompt Sandoval to educate people about the benefits of mediation and its suitability for animal cases. “With mediation you can really get creative. It can be very individualized and empowering because you actually take part in the decision instead of leaving it to a judge. With mediation you can come up with a non-traditional remedy. For example if there’s a dispute between an animal shelter and someone who tried to adopt or a veterinarian and client, the person might not want a ton of money. But when you go to court the remedy is about money. You can’t necessarily say you want them to donate to this animal fund or have the staff receive more training or ethics classes, or write a letter of apology. Mediation can do that.” Because there is no formal mediator certification process, Sandoval cautions people looking to hire a mediator to make sure the person is a member of the Mediation Association of Colorado and has come to agreement in a high volume of cases. Since mediation involv-

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: Continued from PAGE 3 Brooke Vanhavermaat – offers a full service spa experience at its second location at 640 Broadway, opening May 1 next to the new 1st Bank. You can make reservations in advance or become a member to receive special offers and discounts. Massage, manicure, pedicure, blowout, facial, makeup services and more are offered under one roof. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 720446-5588. Visit ellablissbeautybar.com.

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Sorting out Your Trash Carts: Red, Green, Purple and Black

enver’s Solid Waste Management services have seen a lot change in the past two years. Here are a few highlights that may help answer some of your questions. The Large Item Pickup (LIP) program is designed to help residents dispose of large items from their homes like couches, mattresses and branches. Large-item collection now occurs every six weeks. This is an increase from the previous nine-week schedule. This improvement is part of Solid Waste Management’s plan to help keep our neighborhoods clean. A maximum of five large items will be collected per home per collection. Service schedules are often hard to remember, so in 2014 a new electronic service reminder was implemented. The new reminder service allows you to sign up for trash, LIP, recycling and composting collection reminders in a way that is convenient for you. It offers e-mail reminders that you can customize; a smartphone app that will text you at a time that you designate; downloadable calendars that can populate your iCal, Outlook or Google calendar or be printed out and finally phone call reminders. Visit the website to sign up for the option that works best for you and you’ll never forget your service day again. In 2015 the Denver Composts service expanded to more neighborhoods, including most of the Washington Park, Platt Park, Rosedale, University, Overland, Cory-Merrill and Belcaro neighborhoods. The Denver Composts program is a fee-based service that provides weekly collection of residentially generated organic materials like yard

debris, food and non-recyclable paper. Organic material is the single largest item thrown away by Denver households and accounts for more than 50 percent of what is taken to the landfill. Composting is an inexpensive and easy way to make your home greener by throwing less away. If you are interested in signing up for this program visit our website. New trash cart service began rolling out in 2014 with about 6,200 homes in the Platt Park, University, Rosedale and Overland neighborhoods transitioning to the new service. Another 6,000 homes in Washington Park and Cory-Merrill are scheduled to get this service in late summer or early fall of 2015. Along with the new services come a number

of changes for residents including service schedules and new service guidelines. The transition to trash carts is part of Denver’s Solid Waste Plan that will ensure equity of service to residents, improve efficiency, drive sustainability and improve the cleanliness and safety of our neighborhoods. Some key service guidelines for cart collection are: all carts must be stored on your property between collection days; carts must be set out by 7a.m. on your service day; only trash inside the black trash cart which will be collected weekly; excess trash is collected every three weeks on your overflow schedule; bag all your trash to reduce litter. Make sure you have the right size

of trash cart. If you already have a trash cart and find you are not filling it up each week, consider downsizing to a 65-gallon or a 35-gallon cart. Smaller carts are easier to store and maneuver. The 95-gallon cart (the default size) can hold about eight garbage bags each week and that’s a lot of trash. For more information about these and other programs like Denver Recycles, the Denver Recycling Directory, seasonal programs, electronics recycling, proper disposal of household hazardous waste and more visit our website at DenverGov.org/DenverRecycles, like us on Facebook or call us at 311.

Washington Park Photo Contest from Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park (FANS)

We are happy to announce the opening of our 2015 Photo Contest. Submissions will be accepted from May 15 through June 15. The contest is open to all levels of photographers, who will be judged in three categories: Nature, People and Pets, and Places. All photos must be taken in the park; the “Places” category can include features such as bridges, statues, buildings, playground and more. Entries are $5 each and the proceeds fund FANS projects for the park. First and second place winners and an honorable mention are awarded in each category and a “People’s Choice.” The judging is done by three independent judges. Display of the winners can be seen during the Fourth of July Celebration at the Dos Chappell Boat House and on the FANS website. A calendar featuring the photos is planned for sale in the fall, whenwe also plan to have a calendar for salel. Submit photos and vote for the people’s choice at fansphotocontest.com from May 15. To look at last year’s winners visit fanswashingtonpark.org. Shown is one of the winners of the 2014 FANS Photo Contest, in the category “Nature”: January in Washington Park, by Glenda Cebrian.

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Calendar Of Events CLASSES, LECTURES & FORUMS Garden Arduino could change the way you garden by automating your watering system using robot technology. Discover how at Virginia Village branch library, Sat., May 2, 11a.m., meet at the community garden, 1650 S. Birch St., for a demonstration on installation. Free offerings at 1500 S. Dahlia St.: Stitch ‘n’ Share, Mon., 4, 6:30p.m.; Frank Lloyd Wright Candle Holder, Tues., 12, 4p.m.; DIY Wine Cork Craft, Sat., 16, 2p.m.; Laughter Yoga, Sat., 30, 3p.m. Free. Info: 720-865-0940. VSA is now accepting applications for ArtWorks 2015 Rosemary Kennedy Summer Internship Initiative for ages 16-21 with disabilities and low-income backgrounds and have interest in visual arts, for more info call or email cris@accessgallery.org. Info: 303-777-0797, accessgallery.org. Today's pressure cookers are safe, easy to use and ideal for anyone who thinks they are too busy to cook. Get tips and try food samples at Ross-University Hills branch library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave., Vegan Pressure Cooking: Delicious Beans, Grains and One-Pot Meals in Minutes, Sat., May 2, 2p.m. with Author J.L. Fields. Other free offerings: Teeny Tiny Books, Sat., 9, 2p.m.; Everyday Gluten-Free Cooking, Sat., 16, 2p.m.; Thursday Night Book Club, 28, 6:45p.m.; Knitters Circle, Sat., 30, 10a.m. Info: 720-865-0955. Enjoy music, Judaica, fine art, jewelry, fabric arts, culinary arts and more at B’nai Havurah, 6445 E. Ohio Ave., Arts & Culture Festival, Sun., May 3, 9a.m.-3p.m. In it’s sixth year, includes kids’ creation station, activities and workshops throughout the day, with Hal Aqua leading a group drumming circle. Admission free. Info: 303-9978381 or bnaihavurah.org. Gaze upon the purple jacket worn by Jimi Hendrix, witness the reality of war with Vietnam-era artifacts and more at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, in The 1968 Exhibit, this pivotal American year comes alive through photos, artifacts, pop culture items, and interactives, through May 10. Also, El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement in Colorado, artifacts, images and voices of activists show Colorado Chicanos’ historical struggles.

Both free with general admission. Student Activism: Then and Now, Tues., May 5, 6p.m., watch clips from the documentary West High School March 1969: Blow Out! followed by a panel discussion $5. Our Shifting Times Lecture Series: Enos Mills and the Campaign for Rocky Mountain National Park, Tues., May 19, 1p.m. & 7p.m., with Historian Jim Pickering, $10. Opening May 21: We [heart] Rocky Mountain National Park Exhibit, celebrate the park’s 100th birthday while exploring Coloradans’ past, present and future connections to this beloved place. Info/RSVP: 303-866-2394 or historycolorado.org. Offering quality flora and expert advice, the Spring Plant Sale is a great way to start the gardening season at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Fri., May 8 & Sat. 9, 8a.m.-5p.m. Focusing this year on offering more pollinator-attracting plants and a pre-designed garden layout themed for pollinators. Shoppers are encouraged to bring wagons and boxes to carry purchases. Sampling of classes offered: Growing Food in Raised Vegetable Beds, Thur., 7, 6p.m.; Wild Food Gourmet, Sat., 16, 10a.m.; Converting Lawn to Xeriscape, Thur., 28, 6p.m.; Backyard Chicken Keeping, Sat., 16, 9a.m.; Literature of the Land Book Club,Oil and Honey by Bill McKibben, Wed., 20 or Thur., 21, 7p.m., $5. Registration/info: botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3580. Want to live in a more sustainable way? Searching for ways to work with, rather than against, nature? Find out more at Denver Urban Homesteading, 200 Santa Fe Drive, Permaculture Without Jargon, Sat., May 9, 2p.m., $25. Other Saturday offerings: Chicken-Keeping & Urban Homesteading, May 2 & 16, $35. Check website for indoor farmers market details, plus chicken-keeping class locations. Info: 303-825-0231; denverurbanhomesteading.com. Daniels College of Business Voices of Experience speaker series presents Level 3 Communications, at Newman Center for Performing Arts at DU, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Mon., May 11, 6p.m., with a C-Suite Executive Panel. Free, RSVP required Info: 303-871-2444 or daniels.du.edu/alumni/events. Attend a free Wills & Trusts class offered at Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma St., Tues., May 12, 6-7p.m. Learn about wills, trusts and other important estate planning tools, including medical power of attorney. Registration required. Info/registration: 303-5731170, denvercommunity.coop/clearmoney. Learn to knit by making blanket squares for charity

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wine class at Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St., The Best Stories Ever Told, Thur., May 14, 6:30-8:30p.m., $40/ member, $50/non. French Book Club, Mon., 4, 6p.m.: Chacal, mon frère by Gracia Couturier; European Book Club, Tues., 26, 6:30p.m.: The Hunger Angel by Herta Müler (German); both conducted in English, free/members, $5/non. Info: afdenver. org or 303-831-0304. Rid the library of evil book zombies lurking in the stacks with NERF weapons in an after-hours event at Schlessman Family branch library, 100 Poplar St., Zombie Dinner Theater, Fri., May 15, 6:30p.m. Bring NERF weapons if you have them, followed by dinner, ages 18+. Load It Up! Mondays, noon-1p.m. – a tech-savvy librarian will match you up with great eBooks and then download them onto a device (signed waiver required). Other free offerings: Second Saturday Craft, Sat., 9, 10a.m.; Comic Club – Afterlife with Archie, Wed., 13, 6:30p.m.; Put On That Face: Makeup 101, Sun., 17, 6p.m.; Book Chat, first & third Thursdays (May 7 & 21), 1:30p.m.; Lighthouse Writers Workshop: Getting Started, Sat., 23 & 30, 1:30p.m.;Chess Club for Adults, Wednesdays, 1p.m. Info: 720-865-0000. Leaves, branches, grass clippings and food scraps make up more than half of what is sent to the landfill. Reduce that amount by signing up for a Denver Urban Gardens/Denver Recycles free Learn to Compost class, Wednesdays, 6-8p.m. & Saturdays, 9-11a.m., May through October, at Gove Community Garden, 13th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. Special in-depth workshops: Build-A-Pile, May 16, hands-on experience building a compost pile; Worm Workshop, June 13, vermicomposting. Registration opens one month before class date: dug.org or 303-292-9900. Attend a free travel seminar and plan the vacation of a lifetime at the Italian Institute, 3773 Cherry Creek Drive N., Suite 575, Sat., 16, 10a.m. & Fri., May 29, 5:30p.m. Tips on the authentic Italy: accommodations (agriturismo, hotels and more), transportation, restaurants. Explore Italian culture, customs and etiquette, foods! Also: essentials to pack, venues to book in advance, money and what to do about a cell phone. RSVP/info: 303-733-4335 or italianinstitute.com. Enjoy a garden party and swap perennials, bulbs and seeds with your extras at Eugene Field branch library, 810 S. University Blvd., Plant Swap and More!, Sat., May 16, noon-4p.m. Bring the whole family! Tech Guru, Fridays, 10a.m.-noon. Drop in for expert computer advice. Or check out: Field Tested, Crafter Approved: A Gift for Your Graduate, Sat., 2, 2p.m.; Family Drop-In Crafts, Thursdays, 7 & 21, 3:30p.m.; Making Abstract Art, Fri., 8, 11a.m.; Second Saturday Book Club, 9, 2p.m.; Family Superhero Celebration!, Thur., 14, 3:30p.m., all ages; Tattoo a Banana, Fri., 15, 11a.m.; Short Attention Span Article Discussion group, Fri., 22, 11a.m.; No Dropped Stitches, Sat., 23, 2p.m.; Computer Viruses and Malware, Wed., 27, 6p.m.; D.I.Y. Yogurt, Fri., 29, 11a.m. All free! Info: 720-865-0240.

Explore France's complex social dynamics surrounding minorities and immigration with Active Minds, at France’s Struggle, Wed., May 20, 1:30p.m., at Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., Info: 303-733-4643. Other Active Minds free offerings: Wildfires, Tues., 5, 10:15a.m., Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St. Info: 303-316-6359. Global Pandemics, Thur., 21, 2p.m., Springbrooke, 6800 Leetsdale Dr. Info/RSVP (required): 303-331-9963. No groups, please. Or try, Marijuana in Colorado, Sat., 23, 2p.m., Decker branch library, 1501 S. Logan St. Info: 720-865-0220. Or try, The Great Depression, Fri., 29, 1:30p.m., Platt Park Senior Center, 1500 S. Grant St. Info/RSVP: 720-865-0630. Info: activeminds.com or call 303-997-6619. Colorado Free University offers a free class to help navigate the ins-and-outs of the mortgage industry, held at 7653 E. 1st Pl. in Lowry, How to Not Get Ripped Off When Buying a House, Wed., May 20, 6:30-8:30p.m., covering how the money flows, why interest rates go up and down, how lenders are paid, understanding closing costs, spotting common mortgage rip-offs. Info/RSVP(required): freeu.com or 303-399-0093. In 2012, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64, which legalized marijuana for recreational use. Join a discussion on this unfolding issue at Decker branch library, 1501 S. Logan St., Sat., May 23, 2p.m., with Active Minds. Or listen in to the Chamber Music Concert, Sat., 16, 2p.m. Both free. Info: 720-865-0220. Explore small scale gardening methods and practices to ensure a productive garden all summer long at Ekar Farm, 181 S. Oneida St., class series, Grow Your Own, beginning Wed., May 27, 5:30-7p.m., with Preparing Your Garden: Plot Selection, Soil Work, Planting and Irrigation. $35/each or $100 for the entire series. Info/register: ekarfarm.org, 303-520-7581 Discuss community issues while pondering the question “Why do soups and stews taste so damn good?” with Warm Cookies of the Revolution, McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., at Soup and Dreams, Thur., May 28, 6-8p.m. Eat soups from a variety of cultures, learn about organizations working to promote culture in our community while being entertained by musicians and poets. Also, Civic Stitch ‘n Bitch, Wed., May 13, 6-8p.m., bring a hand-occupying activity and take part in a discussion about civic issues. Free, RSVPs helpful. Info: Facebook page, or warmcookiesoftherevolution.org. Join Art Students League of Denver and Lighthouse Writers Workshop for a discussion about literature and art at LWW, 1515 Race St., Art + Lit, Sat., May 30, 6-8p.m. Discuss Tenth of December, a collection of short stories by George Saunders and watch performance art. All welcome, including those who have not yet read the stories. $10. Info/registration: asld.org, 303-778-6990.

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KIDSTUFF Hey, kids: got the My Denver card yet? Now it offers perks at Denver cultural institutions! All Denver students ages 5-18 have free, year-round access to the city’s 23 recreation centers and 29 pools with the My Denver card – it also serves as a Denver Public Library card. (NOTE: Previously issued My Denver Cards are no longer active. DPR is now taking registration online. Bring ID, proof of guardianship/residency to any rec center to receive child’s printed My Denver card.) New! Cultural institutions throughout the city are partnering with My Denver to give youth and their families discounted admission benefits. Info/application, visit denvergov.org/mydenvercard.

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Find out five things every spy needs to know from Paul Aertker, author of Brainwashed, at The Bookies, 4315 E. Mississippi Ave., Sat. May 2, 10a.m.-3p.m., for the global launch of the second book in the Crime Travelers series, Diamonds Are For Never.Aertker will be signing copies and speaking every half hour. Info: 303-759-1117, thebookies.com. Learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and much more at CoderDojo in the ideaLAB of the Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Level 4, Saturdays, 11a.m.-1p.m.: May 2, ages 7-11 or May 16, ages 12-19, learn to code from experts, registration required. Family ideaLAB offers projects for families to work on together. No unaccompanied adults or children, please. Saturdays, 1-4p.m., Girls Only ideaLAB, free programs/projects fourth Saturdays (May 23), 11a.m.-1p.m. Ages 10-19. ideaLAB is a FREE digital media lab for teens, open Mon.-Fri., 3-6p.m. and Sat., 11a.m.-4p.m. Info: 720-8651706 or teens.denverlibrary.org. Curious about segregation in 1940s Denver’s Lincoln Hills? Step into the story at History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Lincoln Hills Memory Kitchen, Saturdays, May 9 & 23 and Sundays 10 & 24, 11a.m.-4p.m. Lonnie McCabe portrays an African American woman who grew up in Lincoln Hills, an African American resort community in Gilpin County, free with admission. Also, The Historical Craft Society – Tea Towels, Sat., May 16, 10:15a.m., join a monthly series of collection-inspired craft projects.Supplies provided,all ages,$10 with admission. Info/RSVP: 303-447-8679 or historycolorado.org Discover art that explores the world and lets the imagination soar at Children’s Art School classes, held in Carriage House of Fitzroy Mansion, Accelerated Schools, 2160 S. Cook St., Saturdays: A is for Art, May 9-June 6, 1-3p.m. – young artists

discover art from abstract to ziggurat, increasing their art literacy, ages 4+, $100; The Art Castle, May 9-June 20, 10a.m.-noon – open the gate of mastery for young artists in drawing, painting and sculpture, ages 7+, $150. Also, Sweet Peas, at Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St., Mondays, May 4-June 1, 10-11:30a.m. – for parent and very young artists, $80. To pre-register (required), information and brochure: Joy of Art for spring classes and summer camps, call 303-369-7956. Love the Adventure Time Encyclopaedia? meet author Martin Olson at Denver Public Library, Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave., Fri., May 22, 7:30p.m. Olson, also author of Encyclopaedia of Hell, will be joined by his daughter Olivia Olson, voice actress on Phineas and Ferb and Adventure Time. They will be talking about working together, relating stories and making it in showbiz as well as signing books. Free, seating is limited. Info/registration (required): denverlibrary.org/fresh or 720-865-1206. Check out a scrumdiddlyumptious celebration of the whimsical and wonderful books of Roald Dahl! in the Children’s Pavilion at Denver Public Library Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Roald Dahl Celebration, Sat., May 23, stop in 10a.m.-4p.m. Create Wonka-inspired artwork, test trivia knowledge of Dahl's books and go on a scavenger hunt to find the Golden Ticket. Central, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.Saturday kids programs: 10a.m.-4p.m.: Awesome Saucers, 2; Pyramids and Pharaohs, 9; Animal Obstacle Course, 16; Craft Bonanza, 30. Teens: The (Probably) Awesome Book Club, Sat., May 2, 10a.m. Info: 720-865-1111. Byers, 675 Santa Fe Drive: Tuesdays, Storytime, 10:30a.m.; Wednesdays, Sleepy Storytime, 7p.m. Teen/Tween Hangout, Wednesdays, 3-5p.m. Info: 720-865-0160. Decker, 1501 S. Logan St.: Storytime with Craft, Wednesdays, 10:15a.m.; Book Babies, on Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:15a.m.; Tales for Twos with Craft, Thursdays, at 10:15a.m. Info: 720-865-0220. Eugene Field, 810 S. University Blvd.: Storytime with Craft, Mondays & Tuesdays, 10:15a.m.; Book Babies I: Pre-Walkers, Mondays & Tuesdays, 11:15a.m. Kids & Teens: Family Craft Club, Thursdays at 3:30p.m.: Drop-in

Crafts, 7 & 21; Superhero Celebration!, 14, 3:30p.m. Also, Muddy Fingers Garden Club, Wed., 20, 4p.m., ages 8+. Info: 720-865-0240. Ross-Cherry Creek, 305 Milwaukee St., Book Babies, Thursdays, 10:30a.m. & 11:30a.m.; Tales for Twos with Craft, on Fridays, 10:30a.m. Info: 720-865-0120. Ross-University Hills, 4310 E. Amherst Ave., offerings at 10:30a.m.: Book Babies, Mondays; Art Works! Preschool Crafts, Wednesdays; Tales for Twos, Fridays. Also LEGO Time!, Thursdays, 4-6p.m. Information: 720-865-0955. Schlessman, 100 Poplar St., offerings at 10:30a.m.: Tales for Twos, Tuesdays; Preschool Storytime, Thursdays; Little University all ages storytime, Saturdays. Kids: Pajama Storytime, Mondays, 6:30p.m.; Time Gaming Time, Thursdays, 3:30p.m.; Chess Club for Kids (K-6th grade), fourth Sunday, 24, 1:30p.m. Info: 720-865-0000. Virginia Village, 1500 S. Dahlia St.: Book Babies II: Walkers, Tuesdays, 10:30a.m.; Book Babies I: Pre-Walkers, Thursdays, 11:30a.m.; All Ages Storytime, Thursdays & Fridays, 10:30a.m. Information: 720-865-0940. Info for all DPL programs and times: denverlibrary.org. Huzzah! Kids 18 and under now get in FREE every day at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Free for Kids also funds school field trips and other youth group visits, supports a transportation fund for school bus trips and offers $5 youth pricing for special ticketed exhibitions. Miró, Magic & the Night, Sat., May 30, 9:30 & 10:30a.m., enter into Joan Miró’s artistic journey through an engaging, family-friendly play with Buntport Theater. Included in museum admission, advance tickets suggested. Other family fun: CelebrARTE, Sat., May 2, 10a.m.5p.m., bilingual fun at a collection highlights tour in Spanish (2p.m.); Create Playdate: Ahoy!, ages 3-5, create art, read stories and play art games in the galleries, Wed., 13, 10a.m.-1p.m.; Also, Fox Tale Sunday, 10, 10a.m.-noon, with Buntport Theater. Kids under 18 free, (closed Mondays). Free adult admission first Saturdays for Denver residents (May 2). Info: 720-913-0130 or denverartmuseum.org. Get up close with the orchestra, when kids are

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The Book Trust Inspires a Lifelong Love of Reading by Felix Ortiz

o support its efforts to help kids fall in love with reading, Book Trust recently hosted the Fourth Annual Vino & Libri fundraiser on April 29. This celebration of children’s literacy drew over 300 attendees at Infinity Park in Glendale. Dom Testa, award-winning author, speaker, and

Established in 2001, Book Trust has put over 3.5 million books in the hands and homes of kids in 15 states. In Colorado alone, the organization currently serves more than 20,000 students. Mix100 FM radio host, emceed this fun and inspirational event, which included remarks from Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia and State Senator Mike Johnston. In addition to a silent auction and wine tasting, attendees were treated to a special performance reading of the book The Day the Crayons Quit, by Mackenzie Sherburne and Kyle Steffen of the Denver Center Theater Academy. For most kids, the experience of reading books remains an essential part of growing up. Characters like Clifford, Curious George and Harry Potter continue to open new worlds of discovery for young readers. Sadly, not all children get to enjoy this pastime as often as they should. In fact, in Colorado there are over 400,000 children living in low-income families. Research shows that 60 percent of these families have no books in the home. In middle-income communities, there are thirteen books to every child,

versus one book to every 300 children in low-income communities. These statistics clearly illustrate the word gap that exists for children from low-income backgrounds. Fortunately, Denver is home to a national literacy organization that is doing its part to level the playing field. Book Trust uniquely delivers choice and ownership of books to children from low-income families inspiring a love of reading, increasing literacy skills and fostering lifelong learning. Established in 2001, Book Trust has put over 3.5 million books in the hands and homes of kids in fifteen states. In Colorado alone, the organization currently serves more than 20,000 students. “Book Trust classrooms see significant increases in the number of students reading at grade level, and teachers report Book Trust has a dramatically positive effect on their students’ families” said Book Trust President and CEO, Amy Friedman. To create awareness about early childhood literacy, Book Trust will also be hosting a Read-A-Thon in May. During the week of May 11, kids from fifteen schools in Colorado will commit to a reading goal over the course of a week and gather pledges of support from parents, family, friends, neighbors, and the community. Funds will go directly to supporting Book Trust. Any school in Colorado is welcome to participate. Schools currently working with Book Trust are encouraged to participate to help guarantee that the organization will serve their students for years to come. Schools that do not have Book Trust programs

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Swallow Hill Music To Host Eighth Annual Denver Ukefest by Max Schosid

or the eighth straight year, Denverites are saying “Aloha” to Hawaii’s most distinctive instrument. Swallow Hill Music, a staple in the southern Denver music and arts scene, is again hosting Ukefest, a three-day festival focused around all things ukulele. From distinctive and diverse performances, to classes and workshops for players of all skill levels to an open stage for anyone to use, the festival promises to be a hit for anyone with an affin-

ity for the small four-stringed wooden instrument. “The ukulele might be the happiest instrument in the world,” claims Lindsay Taylor, the associate marketing director at Swallow Hill Music, “It also might be the most accessible stringed instrument in the world too.” Indeed, the ukulele seems less intimidating than a traditional six-stringed guitar. With nylon strings and a thinner neck, children and those with small hands need not be worried about not being the right “size” to play the ukulele.

For Ukefest director Chris McGarry, the festival has a lot more to it than just highlighting the whimsical, cheery instrument. “This year, we wanted to make a festival that the people in the Denver ukulele community will absolutely love,” McGarry said. For 2015, event organizers are taking a “back-tobasics” approach. That means, while the performances are still a major aspect of Ukefest, Swallow Hill will also be hosting workshops for players of all levels, from Ukulele 101 to Triplet Strumming for Advanced Players. The downstairs café will also be the spot to play your own ukulele songs for an audience, or join in a ukulele jam session. In short, this is an event about community. For this year’s event, the festival organizers are also intentionally programming for diversity. “People often

associate the ukulele exclusively with Hawaiian music, and it’s just so much more than that,” McGarry said. For this year’s event, Ukefest will be showcasing a very large variety of performers, to demonstrate the wide breadth of styles that can be played on the ukulele. One such act is the Leftover Cuties, a pop noir ensemble out of Los Angeles. “We don’t use the ukulele in a traditional way at all,” said Shirli McAllen, the lead singer and ukulele player for the band. “We have our own sound, and that’s part of what festivals like Ukefest are all about. They’re great for hearing the uke’s versatility, and seeing all the different and interesting characters involved.” To see a full list of of performers and purchase tickets, visit: swallowhill music.org.

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ing animal issues is still new, consumers should look at an attorney-mediator’s professional animal welfare affiliations. Sandoval, for example, has done pro bono work for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, is on the board of Colorado Voters for Animals (CVA), a nonprofit organization that works to put animal-compassionate members in the legislature and regularly attends bipartisan Colorado Legislative Animal Welfare (CLAW) Caucus meetings. The mother of two preschoolers as well as two feline “children,” she also continues advocate for child-welfare causes as time permits. Sandoval finds professional balance in offering clients both attorney

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and attorney-mediator services. “As a lawyer, I’m an advocate, but as a mediator I’m a professional neutral, an active listener. Sometimes people just want an opportunity to be heard and ask questions because this other person won’t even accept their phone call. It’s really just about relationships and having a facilitator who can help move communication along. Sometimes people are just fighting for the sake of fighting and realize they don’t need to keep doing that. And some people need a stronger mediator who can say what you’re suggesting is not realistic so let’s start again. You need to be able to read those cues and adapt to what people need.”

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Legal Setting Clear Boundaries (Part I) by Matt McCune

t’s taught to us very early as children. Always follow the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” You may also be familiar with

Recycle Your Old Paint by the South High Parent Teacher Student Association On May 9, bring your old paint to the South High School east parking lot for recycling. For just $3 per gallon, GreenSheen will recycle both the paint and the can. This is an excellent way to clear those remnants of paint, and avoid contaminating landfills.

Recycle Electronics at Whole Foods Monthly electronics recycling at Whole Foods eases the conundrum of responsible disposal. It’s (and also the law) to dispose of electronic waste (or items with a cord or battery) properly, to avoid toxic chemicals leaching into landfills. Drop off items at a local Whole Foods, 10a.m.-2p.m., including: first Sat., Capitol Hill, 900 E. 11th Ave.; second Sat., Wash Park, 1111 S. Washington St.; and third Sat., Colorado Blvd., 870 S. Colorado Blvd. For a complete list of items accepted free and items not accepted, visit website. Many workers handling recyclables are individuals who have developmental disabilities, and employing them continues a cycle of usefulness. Info: 303424-1719 or sustainablility-recycling.com.

Fences and walls that are on a boundary line are shared by both property owners. Both neighbors are responsible for the care and maintenance of the partition. a similar biblical teaching of “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” It’s a nice idea. Treat people the way you want to be treated. However, following this rule cmay be easier said than done when our neighbors may not share that same philosophy. This can be especially troubling when the people next door seem to be operating off their own moral code (or appear to have none). Disputes between neighbors are as old as time. There’s the extreme Hatfields and McCoys example, but more commonly the issues that arise with our neighbors are less dramatic property line conflices involving fences, walls and trees. Boundary disputes typically involve a fairly basic question: Where does my property end and my neighbor’s begin? It sounds fairly simple but unfortunately it can get complicated. Fences and improvements can be built

in the wrong place. Trees and vegetation often don’t honor our man-made lines. Fences and walls commonly occupy both properties. So what does one do when a dispute arises? The obvious answer is to try to resolve the issue without any lawyer involvement. This may not always be possible. So what are the rules related to our property boundaries? Fences and walls that are on a boundary line are shared by both property owners. Both neighbors are responsible for the care and maintenance of the partition and one cannot remove it without the permission of the other. Trees that grow on a property line can also be shared by both owners if it can be shown that the intention of both parties is to treat the tree as shared property or a boundary divider. There must be a meeting of the minds between the parties that the tree is considered shared property. One cannot simply plant a tree on the boundary line without permission if part of that tree will encroach on the neighbor’s property. However, you may trim the encroaching part of a tree that is entirely on your neighbor’s property if the limbs or roots of the tree come onto your property, provided the pruning of these limbs or roots does not severely damage the tree. (This is the first of a two-part article on property boundaries, and will be continued in our June issue.)

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Mother’s Day Events

ere are our suggestions for Mother’s Day. They vary from right in the neighborhood to a little farther away, but all are worth checking out. Note that some take place May 9, while most take place May 10. If all else fails, check out OpenTable (opentable.com) which lets you reserve a table at dozens of Denver venues that are offering Mother’s Day brunches. In our area, try Bittersweet, BRIO Tuscan Grille, Crown Social, Denver Tea Room and Satchel’s on 6th. Denver Film Society’s Blush & Bashful Brunch and Screening of Steel Magnolias Two screenings of the movie, with brunch or bottomless mimosas. The details: Sun., May 10 12:30 Brunch and screening 2:30 Special screening, including a mimosa 2510 E. Colfax denverfilm.org Earthlinks Mother’s Day Plant & Garden Sales Shop for organically grown flowers, herb and vegetable seedlings, as well as local hand-crafted gifts made by participants of the EarthLinks Workshop Program: cards, candles, planters, vases, skin care products, honey and more. Earthlinks is a nonprofit that provides work for those who have experienced homelessness. The details: Saturday, May 9 10a.m.-3 p.m. 2746 W.13th Avenue 303-389-0085 earthlinks-colorado.org The Molly Brown House Museum Mother’s Day Tea The Molly Brown House Museum continues a time-honored tradition. After delicious sandwiches and desserts, tour the house, shop the museum store or stroll the grounds. The details: Sat.-Sun., May 9-10, 11a.m., 12:30p.m., 2p.m, and 3p.m. 1340 Pennsylvania 303-832-4092 mollybrown.org

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Capital Tea Ninth Annual Mother's Day Tea Join us for our elegant three-course tea to celebrate the mom in your life. Our afternoon tea includes our house-made tea sandwiches and pastries and, of course, more than eighty teas to choose from. The details: Sun., May 10, seatings at 11:30, 1:30, 3:30 Reservations required. Phone or email for additional information and pricing. 1450 S. Broadway 303-777-2255 captea.com Ekar Farm’s Mother’s Day and Shavuot Festival Let the family in on animal antics: milk a goat, take pics at the petting zoo, hop on a pony, and do a turn at butter making. Bring a picnic to enjoy in open air farmland. The details: May 10, 11a.m.-1p.m. 181 S. Oneida St 303-520-7581 ekarfarm.org 5 Green Boxes Bloody Marys in the Garden We have some special ready-to-go pots of blooms to brighten up mom's day! Available May 5. Bloody Marys in the Garden.

Free potting service for all plants you purchase at 5 Green Boxes using your container or ours. The details: Sun., May 10, noon-5p.m. Tended Terrace Consultant, 11a.m.-2p.m. 1570 S. Pearl St. 303.777.2331 5greenboxes.com Finley’s Pub Mother’s Day Brunch We are adding new summer items to our menu on May 8, and introducing Sunday brunch on Mother's Day. The details: Sun., May 10, 11a.m.-3 p.m. 3745 S. Pearl St. 303-282-4790 finleysdenver.com Dazzle’s Mother Day Brunch with the Julie Monley Quartet Enjoy brunch with live ambient music from 9:30-1:30. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a party greater than eight people. Reservations by phone only. The details: $32 per person/ $10 bottomless drinks with $5 pre-pay reservation per person, $16 for children 4-10 930 Lincoln St. 303-839-5100 dazzlejazz.com

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seated on the floor and surrounded by professional musicians for Tiny Tots, presented by Inside the Orchestra, at McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Sat., May 30 – two shows, 9:30a.m. & 10:45a.m. – kids ages 6 and under (and families) can interact with conductor and musicians to learn about the instruments. Collaborative performance with orchestra, opera singers from Central City Opera and dancers from Kim Robards Dance. Tickets: $9.95; discounted or complimentary admission for those in need. Info: insidetheorchestra.org, 303-355-7855. Celebrate National Wildflower Week (May 4-10) and explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., at one of the Seedlings Classes, 9:30a.m & 10:45a.m.: Tuesdays, 18-24 months old; Wednesdays, 3-6 years old; Thursdays: 24-36 months old. Young children can explore hands-on and appreciate the plant world. $11-$13 for adult/child combo, per class. Drop in the Mordecai Children’s Garden, atop DBG’s parking structure. Learn about plants and animals, hunt for bugs, hear stories and take informative walks. Info/register: 720-865-3580, botanicgardens.org/calendar. Hark! A theater camp that encourages kids to think critically and make creative choices. Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids offers camps in Denver beginning in June for ages 5-18. Each camp, from Mary Poppins to Les Miserables, has a unique focus, providing a professional theatre staff with an 8:1 student ratio, a professional performance venue and a daily curriculum. Info: theaterforkids.net or 303-245-8150. Renaissance Adventures is an experiential education live-action role playing game for youngsters ages 6-17, running outdoor programs where kids are heroes of a mythic quest; offering three sessions in Washington Park: June 15-19; July 13-17; and Aug. 3-7. Solve riddles, follow maps, negotiate peace, do battle with foam swords and save the kingdom! Info: renaissanceadventures.com or 303-786-9216. Sign up for an interfaith camp to build relationships and respect among world religions at the Kirk of Bonnie Brae United Church of Christ, 1201 S. Steele St., Peace Village, July 6-10, 9a.m.-12:30p.m. Children learn about other faiths, communication and conflict management skills, work on social service projects and practice yoga! Activities include leaders from Jewish, Buddhist, progressive Christian and Taoist faiths, $60/child. Info: 303-777-0343 or kirkofbonniebrae.org. Eagle Lake Camp is coming to the Platt Park Neighborhood! – at Hope Community Church, 1801 S. Logan St., Mon.-Fri., Aug. 3-7, 9a.m.-4p.m. Kids experience camp while learning about the love of God; includes a climbing wall, bungee trampoline and inflatable water slide. Sponsored by Platt Park Church, First Christian Reformed Church and Hope Community Church. For children ages 6-12, $150. Scholarships are available; registration is now open. Info: 303-744-1026 ext. 304 or eaglelakecamps.com/hope. The best kindergartens are filled with abundant materials where real-life problem solving among

peers occurs. Find this and more at Iliff Preschool, 4140 E. Iliff Ave. – a kindergarten classroom in a real DC7 airplane! Register now for 2015-16 academic half- and fullday kindergarten programs with enrichment classes in art, dance, music, STEM and foreign language. Begin application process at iliffpreschool.com; or call 303-757-3551. Summer Camp applications for post-kindergarteners and school-age children also available for download. Looking for a preschool with a loving environment where children learn through hands-on experience? Qualistar 3-rated Washington Street Community Center Preschool, 809 S. Washington St., Children’s Program has just opened a new Denver preschool program classroom for children 2-1/2 to 5 years, with many wonders for children to explore and a challenging curriculum. Program has part-day, full-day and extended care options. Each week children are engaged within the community through service projects and giving, and the program also hosts a wide variety of enrichment programs such as yoga, soccer and Hola Amigos (a Meso-American cultural experience). Enroll now for Summerville Day Camp – kids explore the community with hands-on experiences, weekly themes and field trips – for children entering grades 1-5; offered in flexible blocks, June 5-Aug. 19. For details or to schedule tour, call 303-733-4643. Info: wscc-denver.org. Want a preschool with small classes, nurturing and caring teachers? Emmanuel Methodist Preschool, at New City Church,2700 S.Downing St.,has been offering quality early childhood education to the community for 42 years. Classes, 9a.m.-1p.m., include hands-on experiences through play, music, literacy, art, dramatics, science, cooking, outdoor play, special events and global learning for ages 2-1/2 (potty trained) to 5 years. EMP is a 4-star Qualistar rated preschool and participates in the Denver Preschool Program which allows Denver residents with four-year-olds to apply for tuition credits. Open enrollment is now underway for fall classes. Info/tour: 303-758-1697 or empdenver.com. For all single parents – Families First offers a free ongoing Circle of Parents support group just for you. Discover proven methods for reducing frustrations of single parenting in today’s challenging world. Unlock knowledge you already hold and share your wisdom, create a support network and rebuild your self-esteem. Circle of Parents meets first, third and fifth Thursdays, 6:30-8p.m., at Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness & Healing, 2122 S. Lafayette St. Free children’s group provided. Come build upon your strengths in a safe and nurturing environment. Do you need immediate help? Call 1-800-CHILDREN. For other assistance and info, call the Family Support Line: 303-695-7996 for English speakers; 866-527-3264 for Spanish speakers. Visit the website: familiesfirstcolorado.org for quick links to parenting classes, other Circle of Parents groups and more. In the U.S., 40-50 percent of first-time marriages end in divorce; 53 percent of children are born outside marriage; and one out of four children lives in a divorced household. Help for families of divorce is easier to come by, through the University of Denver’s Resource Center for Separating and Divorcing Families, 2190 S. High St. Find help with mediation, emotional support, financial and legal planning. Available to all on sliding fee scale. Info: 303-871-3700, du.edu/rcsdf.

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ODDS & ENDS Beautiful hearts and gentle beats thump energy into Karma Yoga’s Mind Free Friday, May 1, 1705 S. Pearl St. Painter Sundara Heart interprets cities in all their vibrant complexity. Drum Circle, 7-8p.m., taps into meditative and primordial states, led by Zay Alejandro Rios. Tote your drum or use drums provided, no experience necessary. Cost: $10. For complete list of weekly Mind Free Fridays, or Spiritual Studies program, visit the website: karmayogacenter.com or call 303-284-8617. Put writerly bluffing skills to work for a good cause at Lighthouse Writers Fourth annual Poker Party and Fundraiser, Sat., May 2, 5p.m., at 1515 Race St. Start off with dinner and poker lessons, where professional dealers show you the ropes. Let the games begin at 6:30p.m.; 7:30p.m., drawings; 10p.m., champions play. Down Coyote Gold margaritas and copious catered munchies. Proceeds go toward the Writership Tuition Assistance Fund, which makes Lighthouse classes affordable for kids and adults. Tickets & info: lighthousewriters.org, 303-297-1185. Potters have turned lumps of clay into something smashing! Colorado Potters Spring Show & Sale displays wares of all shapes and sizes, Fri., May 1, 9a.m.-8p.m. & Sat., 2, 9a.m-5p.m., First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3601 S. Colorado Blvd. Free. Info: coloradopotters.org. Weekend weeding can wait, so mosey over to the Church Yard Sale for Charity at Epiphany Lutheran, Sat., May 9, 8a.m.-3:30p.m., 790 S. Corona St. All proceeds benefit local charities, and digging out a fantastic find or two always makes the day. Info: 303-722-5311. Ekar Farms offers classes and family fun based inspired by Jewish values, 181 S. Oneida St. Spring Garden Sale – Sundays, May 3, 10 & 17, 10a.m.-noon – seeds and veggies for summer’s bounty are springing up from Ekar’s organic array of garden goodies. Bag your own compost; enriched soil makes happy worms and healthy plants. Have gardening questions? Answers abound. Grow Your Own Class – starting Wed., May 27, the first in a four-part series launches beginning backyard farmers into the arts of seed selection, garden planning, plant care and harvesting. $35/class; $100/4-part package; registration required. Ekar is a communal urban farm that builds community, provides education, and grows sustainably produced fruits and vegetables to help those in need. All proceeds benefit Ekar’s programming, operations, and produce donations to Jewish Family Service’s Weinberg Food Pantry. For more info: 303-520-7581 or ekarfarm.org. The most know-how under the sun is potted up for you at Spring Plant Sale, Sat., May 16, 8a.m.-3p.m., 888 E. Iliff Ave., hosted by CSU Denver Extension. Tote away See ODDS & ENDS on page 16

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heirloom and modern tomato plants, New Mexico chilies, annuals and perennials, plus pick up tips from experts. Bring your own containers. Info: 720-913-5272 or denvermg@colostate.edu. Ten Thousand Villages hosts the 5th annual Oriental Rug Event Wed., May 13-Sat., 16 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. Fair Trade Oriental rug making in intricate florals and hand-spun natural dye wool hand-knotted tribals gives women and families in Pakistan money to provide for their children, and an equal opportunity in a country where work for women is rare. Info: tenthousandvillages.com or 303-316-8773. Celebrate, at the Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Sun., May 17, 10a.m.-3p.m., for a fantastic foodie fest! Rabbis, farmers, teachers, activists, chefs, and the whole family can plant seeds, create art, nibble goat cheese blintzes. Tickets $5, or volunteer and receive free admission.More info: jccdenver.org or 303-316-6332, 303-399-2660. Bag a bounty of books, save a bundle! Book Stack, the best-kept secret on DU’s campus at 2199 S. University Blvd. (Mary Reed Bldg.), provides new, used and rare books on a variety of topics. Over 35,000 books go for a few dollars. Topics cover history, psychology, travel, foreign language titles, crafts, fiction, and more. Proceeds benefit DU libraries. Info: ulabook@du.edu or 303-871-2665. Go organic! Plant Sale, Sat., May 16, 9a.m.-1p.m. Busy members of Front Range Organic Gardeners (FROGS) and The Herb Society of America, Rocky Mountain Unit, lay out dozens of varieties of tomatoes, herbs, peppers, heirlooms, flowers and groundcovers. Spring for some ceramic pots, tools and decor too! Held indoors at Denver Presbytery Center, 1710 S. Grant St. Cash only, bring containers. Proceeds benefit public education on organic gardening, boosting non-profits practicing organic methods. More info: gardenfrog.org, 303 522-4926 or Joe Fleenor, 720-351-3871. Don’t miss a bidders’ paradise at Share Our Future Silent Auction, Thur., May 7, 6p.m. at Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St. Live entertainment, wine and hors d’oeuvres are in store, and

prizes and services will be auctioned off to lucky winners. Tickets, $10 in advance, $15 at the door. No Cook Night – Pulled Pork Party! Thur., May 21, 4:30-6:30p.m., sandwiches, coleslaw, beans, angel food cake, vegetarian option; $6, $4/children. Wills and Wellness provides educational sessions,, Thur., April 23, 10-11:30a.m. & Sat., May 16, 10-11:30a.m. Free estate-planning guidance and expert legal counsel will help keep family and friends out of probate court and the family legacy intact. RSVP requested: willsandwellness.com. Blossom, A Lunch with Friends, Thur., May 14 – enjoy lunch and hear a presentation each month, $20. Piano Lessons: Saturdays; call for more info. Farm-to-Table Trading Post, May 9 & 23, 9a.m.-noon. Info: farm2tabletradingpost.com. Knitting Meet-up: Thur., 21, 10:30a.m., share coffee and a cause with Project George’s Kids, aiding homeless college students. Community Breakfasts, Fridays, 8:3010a.m., $5/6, free wi-fi. Info: wscc-denver.org or 303-733-4643. Stargazers young and old can view the wonders of the universe: planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters at University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory in Observatory Park, 2930 E. Warren Ave. at dusk. Open House, Sat., May 23, 8p.m. – scope out the toys of science geeks – Dobsonian telescopes, SchmidtCassegrains and behold the granddaddy of them all, the lofty 20-inch aperture Alvan Clark-Saegmuller aperture telescope. Public Nights, Tues. and Thur.,fill up fast; call 303-871-5172 or denverastro.org. 20th Century culture comes to the screen at Fresh City Life, at Denver Public Library, Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Tuesdays, 7p.m.: Classic Film Series – May 5, Saving Mr. Banks, with Tom Hanks (2013); 12, Documentaries: The Boys – The Sherman Brothers Story (2009) and 19, Good Hair with Chris Rock (2009); 26, Cult Classics – Valley of the Dolls (1967). Saturday Sessions, 2p.m., Level 1 Schlessman Hall – May 2, Latin Guitar with Alfredo Muro; 9, Le Montagnard with Mountain Music Duo; 16, Gadbow + Kimmel: Celtic Harp and Vocal Harmony; 23, Pop/Rock Redux with Steve Glotzer; 30, Spirit of the Celts with Jerry Barlow. Madame DeFarge’s Knitting Salon – Ask Janny: Knitting University, Mondays, May 4, 11, 18, 5:30-7:30p.m.; also

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on Mondays, Log Cabin Afghan Knit-Along Workshop – (registration required). All classes held in Level 1 Fresh City Lounge. Unless noted, events are free, held in B2 Conference Center. Info: denverlibrary.org/fresh or 720-865-1206. Wander an urban cultural oasis, FREE – thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., free day Sun., May 31. Info: 303-370-6000 or dmns.org. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street., free on Friday evenings, 5-8p.m., and all day last Friday each month. Info: clyffordstillmuseum.org. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., free admission first Saturdays: May 2, June 6 (Colorado residents only). Info: denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5000. For complete listings visit scfd.org. Denver Crop Mob, born of the food justice movement, connects workers to groups (non-profits or for-profits) with a mission in urban agriculture. The goal: build community cooperation within agriculture by providing labor forces, ultimately serving food donation organizations such as Produce for Pantries. Needed: help with weeding, building raised garden beds, permaculture projects and much more. Info: denvercropmob@gmail.com or fill out an application: slowfooddenver.org. Reach for high notes or swing down low at Circle Singing, where all levels and experience can participate at Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave. Music Jam, each fourth Saturday (May 30) 3-5p.m. Groups build confidence through improvisational, spontaneous harmonies. Info: Ellen Hertzman, ehertzman@yahoo.com. Free. Take a hike! Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado work wonders in nature’s canvas of scenic trails, rivers, and wildlife, where fresh air and physical labor reward body and mind. Volunteer for projects lasting 1-5 days: trail construction, urban gardening, habitat restoration, invasive weed control and reforestation of fire-damaged areas. Workers young (6 years & up) and older encouraged. Additionally, practical work skills and leadership experience can be gained through VOC’s Outdoor Stewardship Institute. More info: voc.org or 303-715-1010. A book may become very well-read or a DVD could be seen about town – donations to Denver Public Library are a practical way to give books, DVDs, and CDs a second life. Donate no more than two boxes to any branch

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library (during business hours) to the circulation desk. Materials may be added to collections or sold at Used Book Sales or Central Library Cafe. To schedule larger donations, call 720-865-1705 to make arrangements. More info: dplfriends.org. Sow seeds of kindness and reap the benefits of giving back at Rose Medical Center’s volunteer program, 4567 E. 9th Ave. Cheer a patient, gain new job skills, make new friends; a rewarding experience will blossom. Contact Mary Williams, Volunteer Services, 303-320-2762; weekday daytime hours are available.

MEETINGS Citizens Climate Lobby meetings are open to all concerned about climate issues. Attend CCL gatherings first Wednesdays (May 6), 6:30-8p.m. at Wash Perk Coffee, 853 E. Ohio Ave. Savor good coffee and craft strategies to influence members of Congress. Writing materials, ideas, and good company are provided. Questions, Betsey House, call 303-918-6964 or email: betseyhouse@comcast.net. Information: citizensclimatelobby.org. The Pastel Society of Colorado meets the second Saturday each month (May 9), 1p.m. at Denver Presbytery, 1710 S. Grant St. (parking lot entrance). Pastel painting demo is usually the main event, all are welcome. Information: pastelsocietyofcolorado.org. Tattered Cover’s Travel Lovers Book Club meets every 2nd Monday (May 11), 5:30p.m. at 2526 E. Colfax Ave. Interested in an adventure? Dive into A Time of Gifts: On Foot to Constantinople: from the Hook of Holland to the Middle Danube by Patrick Leigh Fermor. All are welcome. Info: Christine, 303-320-1469 or visit tatteredcover.com. Women Mentors Needed for the Fall of 2015! Informational Meeting May 12th. The Making Choices program of the Center for Spirituality at Work seeks professional women including retirees and stay-at-home moms willing to serve as volunteer mentors or teachers.The program teaches life-planning and decision-making skills to incarcerated women.Better decision-making helps women build self-esteem, stay out of prison once released, and ensures that their children don’t get caught in an intergenerational cycle of crime.Informational meeting at the Park Hill branch library (4705 E. Montview Blvd.) on Tues., May 12, 6:30-7:30p.m. Application deadline June 6. RSVP to Jane at 720-443-2268; info: cfsaw.org A Nar-Anon family group meets each Wednesday, noon, at Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing, 2122 S. Lafayette St. The free, self-help, 12-step, confidential meeting is for families and friends of addicts. Information: 303-871-7290. Respectful, life-affirming conversations about death and end-of-life concerns are open to all lifestyles, faiths and religions, third Sundays (May 17), 3-4:30p.m. at Porter Place, 1001 E. Yale Ave. Free, refreshments served; it’s an open format, facilitated dialogue rather than grief support

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SENIORS Fiesta de Mayo, Thur., May 21, 6-9p.m., infuses A Little Help’s annual fundraiser with Mexican flair at Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive. Emcee and comedienne Debbie Scheer adds a few chuckles to the affair! Tap toes to live music, tipple at open bar serving margaritas, beer and wine and bid at live auction catering to all tastes. Also, the Volunteer of The Year will be announced. Tickets sold in advance, please RSVP. Have a donation to offer? Mountain getaways, hotel stays, sports/concert tickets or gift cards are appreciated. All proceeds benefit ALH. The Senior Social: Food Appreciation & Cooking Class – Mon., May 4, at Wash Park Whole Foods – berries blast a big bang of sweet and savory flavors in new recipes and tastings. Neighborhood Blitz – Sat., May 9, 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Meet at Cory Elementary and Merrill Middle Schools, 1550 S. Steele St., to go door-to-door. The morning provides training for ambassadors to talk to neighbors about the great work ALH does. RSVP to volunteer. Service Saturday, 8a.m.-noon, May 30, is the biggest volunteer day of the year, and chores are stacking up around the neighborhood. Help with safety handrails, window cleaning, painting, computer help or car washing … volunteers of all ages are welcome. Seniors may call ALH to have a volunteer team come and get busy! Yoga – Wednesdays, 4p.m., at Karma Yoga, 1705 S. Pearl St.: simple home practices improve balance and footing. $6/seniors, $10/others. A Little Help is a far-reaching service that connects elders to their neighbor throughout Denver, helping them age in place, in community. To RSVP for all offerings (or to receive a ride): call 720-242-9032. More info: alittlehelp.org. All retired and chronologically gifted persons are invited to the PEGS (Post-Employment Group Seniors), Wed., May 13, noon. Cost is $8, which includes catered lunch and entertaining program, so bring a friend for food and fellowship. PEGS meets at University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd. Info: Rev. Debby Lawrence, universityparkumc.org or 303-722-5736. Save the date for sumptuous style! Tea and Treasures at Tablescapes, Thur-Sat., June 4, 5 & 6, 10a.m.-3p.m., at the Historic Bosworth House, 1400 Josephine St., hosted by Assistance League of Denver, launches an amateur table setting competition. A delectable Victorian tea, boutique shopping, and arrays of beautiful garden and herb plants are for sale. Sit on the grand porch and sip tea on a lovely late spring day!Vote on the table that strikes your fancy. Event is a fundraiser to benefit children and seniors. Tickets, $18/advance, $24 at the door. More info: 303-6951426 or denver.assistanceleague.org. Paint chipping? Let volunteers put a few new coats on courtesy of Paint-a-Thon. Senior homeowners are

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encouraged to apply by May 31. Friends and family of senior homeowners needing their homes painted free by volunteers may nominate a homeowner. To qualify, individuals must be 60 years or older, own and occupy their own home. Seniors must have a limited income and be financially unable to hire a house painter. The home can not be taller than 1½ stories and must be in need of painting. Volunteers are needed to do the transforming deeds also. Forms for volunteering and applying for paint jobs: brothersredevelopment.org, or contact Volunteer Manager Chad Nibbelink at 720-339-5864 or send an email to chad@brothersredevelopment.org. Spend a little time at Platt Park Senior Center, there’s an activity to please anyone! Silver Sneakers Fitness Program; Yoga, Mon. & Wed., 7:15p.m.; Tai Chi, Mon., 8:45 & 10a.m., and Fri., 8:45a.m.; Line Dance, Tues., 11a.m. & Thur., 10:15a.m.; Ballroom Dance, Thur., 1p.m., Waltz, Fri., 1p.m.; card players, bet on a good time at Party Bridge, Mon., 12:30p.m.; Mah Jongg, Tues., 12:45p.m.; Party Bridge, Mon., 12:30p.m.; Pinochle, Thur., noon. Info on all offerings at Platt Park Senior Center, 720865-0630 or denvergov.org/recprograms. Caring for your aging parents can be daunting and stressful. Lutheran Family Services can help. The older Adult & Caregiver (OACS) program can ease the task for those struggling with time and other issues. Many services are available in-home: short-term, long-term and ongoing support for older adults and their families. Geriatric care management services are billed on a sliding fee scale. Info: 303-217-5864 or lfsrm.org. Washington Street Community Center’s Share our Future Silent Auction, Thur., May 7, 6-8p.m., kicks off the season with a lively line-up of auction bidding, live entertainment, wine and hors d'oeuvres. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a ball and benefit the center. Tickets, $10/advance, $15 at the door. Active Minds is the third Wednesday of every month at 1:30p.m. (May 20, June 17). Senior Lunch – Tuesdays at noon, enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal and bingo, trivia, or comedy. Book Club is last Friday of the month, call for titles. A little movement goes a long way! Exercise classes: Zumba is every Tuesday and Thurs at 5:45p.m. and 10a.m. on Saturdays. Tae Kwon Do, Sun. 9 & 11:30a.m., and Mon., Wed. and Fri., 4p.m.; Yoga & Laughter Yoga, Sun., 10a.m., and Thur., 4:45 & 5:45p.m. For more info on all offerings: wscc-denver.org or 303-733-4643.

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IN THIS 1910 IMAGE, FRANCES KOBER STANDS ON HER FRONT PORCH, which was apparently fairly new. Fruit trees line the south side of the house. PHOTO FROM DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY, WESTERN HISTORY COLLECTION, Z-760.

THIS IMAGE DATES TO 1907, AND FRANCES KOBER APPEARS AS A LITTLE GIRL, FEEDING THE FAMILY’S CHICKENS. A simple lean-to appears on the back of the house. A row of houses along the west side of Emerson faces the Kober home. PHOTO FROM DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY, WESTERN HISTORY COLLECTION, Z-759.

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: Continued from PAGE 1 lier, in the mid- to late-1800s. Even in my parents’ Denver of the 1930s and 1940s, families continued to rely on the vegetable garden. My grandparents bought a flat of chicks every year to raise. This isn’t simply a question of the transition of rural to urban. It was a profound development in the definition of the home, the role of family members in the household economy and the growth of consumerism. It’s easy to look at these photos and concentrate on the familiar, but it’s just as important to consider the strange. We think we know our neighborhoods. We certainly think we know our houses or our apartments, the parks where we run or walk, our libraries, our schools, our monuments. Yet all of these features of our landscape, many of them trea-

today. So Frances is out back feeding the chickens. In a period when refrigeration was in short supply, others – apartment-dwellers, for instance – relied on this kind of domestic production. Needless to say the small income from these sales was a valuable addition to the household budget. Things changed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when homes switched from being centers of production to centers of consumption. That is, when goods became cheaper and more readily available, people grew less, sewed less and bought more.This shift clearly took place relatively late in a town like Denver that only had 200,000 residents in 1910. In older cities, such as Chicago and San Francisco, this shift took place much ear-

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sured, are really not static, but changing. The South High School that Frances Kober attended was really called South Side High, and occupied a few rooms in a building no longer existing. Lincoln School was not the current Lincoln Elementary, but an earlier building on the site, torn down in 1930. Even when we know the history of our dwellings, maybe even knowing the names of past owners, or looking at old photos, it’s hard for us to appreciate that even houses have lives, neighborhoods grow old and change, and that somebody else’s beloved Denver is com-

pletely gone. My parents both grew up in Denver, on South Pearl and on Curtis Street. Though I can drive by the houses they lived in, in reality Denver was a completely different city then, and that city is gone. As for the rest of Frances Kober’s story, she married Howard Tombling in 1937. The records skip to 1998, when her funeral notice was carried in the Rocky Mountain News. All of these photos can be viewed online – in greater resolution, and with additional information – on the library website at: denverlibrary.org.

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ARTS & EVENTS ACOUSTIC/ECLECTIC Cathy Loves Music at Cameron Church, 1600 S. Pearl St., presents Della Mae, Sat. May 9, 7pm. Grammy-nominated Della Mae was named one of the “10 New Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Comprised of four multi-talented female singers and musicians, Della Mae creates original music with rootsy influence and timeless contemporary lyrics. You won’t want to miss this critically-acclaimed and charismatic live band. Tickets $15. Info: cameronchurch.org Englewood Arts, at Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Pkwy., presents Andrés Cárdenes Plays Strauss, Sat. May 30, 2p.m. Special guest, Andrés Cárdenes, prominent Cuban violinist and former concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Accompanied by Boram King, violin; Claude Sim and Anne Ainomäe, viola; Thomas Heinrich and Silver Ainomäe, cello. Tickets: $20/15 adults/seniors, under 18 free. Tickets at door one hour before concert or online: englewoodarts.org; 303-806-8196 Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, at Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., presents: Dances, Sacred and Profane, Tue. May 5, 7:30p.m. - a bold and lively finale to the Lamont Wind Ensemble season featuring Leonard Bernstein, Philip Sparke, Ernst Toch and Roger Cichy. Free admission. Free parking often available in Newman Center Garage. Other offerings: Thu. May 21, 7:30p.m. Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble - pleasantly unique ensemble provides a journey through the sounds of the carnival instruments of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Free ticket required. Info: du.edu/lamont; 303-871-7720. Concert line: 303-871-6412. Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E Yale Ave., presents: Bonnie & Taylor Sims, Mon. May 7, 7p.m. at the Swallow Hill Café. A whimsical couple, Bonnie & Taylor Sims create bold harmonies married with acoustic guitar and mandolin. Listen for a mix of classic favorites and unique originals. Tickets: $10/$12 advance/day of show. Cat E. Wampus, Sat. May 9, 8p.m. at Tuft Theater. A unique collaboration between five of Denver’s finest acoustic musicians fusing instrumental bluegrass and jazz traditions. Featuring Casey Cormier on stand-up bass, Keith Frankel on 5-string banjo, Jarrett Mason on mandolin, Randy McSpadden on acoustic

THE FIFTH ANNUAL NEW BEGINNINGS SPRING POWWOW WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY MAY 3, ON THE DRISCOLL GREEN, 2055 E EVANS AVE. The event will include competitions in several categories. The DU Pow Wow brings together many aspects of Native American life, and is open to all. 2055 E Evans Ave. guitar and Nancy Steinberger on fiddle. Cat E. Wampus plays classic swing, jazz, fiddle tunes and original banjo pieces. Tickets: $12/$14 advance/day of show. Some Train Yard, Thurs. May 21, 7:30p.m., at the Swallow Hill Music Café. The acoustic medleys of Some Train Yard create a blend of old and new country, blues, bluegrass tunes. Featuring Colorado band members Bret Billings, Eric Drobny, Kevin Yost, and Kevin DeForrest. Tickets: $10/$12 advance/day of show. Info: 303-777-1003 swallowhillmusic.org Wash Park Center for Music & Arts 400 S. Williams St., presents Eric Hansen, Sat. May 16, 7p.m.. Award-winning balladeer performs original songs of blues, folk-rock and humor inspiration, and kids’ songs. Eric Hansen’s onstage energy is charismatic, personal, and whimsical. Hansen truly believes in his work: “My songs are like my children, and my best hope for them is that they go out into the world and do good work.” Free admission, suggested

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CLASSICAL/CHORAL Cherry Creek Chorale, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills, 4500 E Hampden Ave., presents Song & Dance, May 8 & 9, 7:30p.m. Enjoy a night of singing and dancing. Delightful evening of music celebrating song or dance or both! The Cherry Creek Chorale will make you tap your toes and touch your heart. Tickets $5-19. Info: cherrycreekchorale.org 303-789-5920

Church,1600 S.Pearl St.,presents: BBB | Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, Thur. May 14, 7p.m. Info: eclecticconcerts.com Happy Hour Chamber Concerts, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St. A sizzling hour of solo and duo music for viola da gamba, Fri., May 15, 6p.m., with local professional gambits Ann Marie Morgan and Yayoi Barrack performing music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Tickets: happyhourconcerts.org ($14/11), or at door ($17/13).

Colorado Chamber Music Society, at Decker branch library, 1501 S. Logan St., presents informal concerts, third Saturdays (May 16), 2p.m. in basement recital hall. Free, open to the public, refreshments served, donations welcome. Adult amateur or professional musicians invited to play. Info: call Don Perkins, 720-263-2267.

University of Denver’s Newman Performing Arts Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., presents: Lamont Women’s Chorus & Men’s Chorus, Thur. May 14, 7:30p.m., University of Denver Lamont School of Music vocal ensembles perform worldly pieces in the incredible acoustics of Gates Concert Hall. Free admission. Free parking often available in Newman Center Garage.

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Wash Park Center for Music & Arts 400 S. Williams St., presents: Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir Sat. May 30, 7:30p.m. Orpheus is a respected and acclaimed Denver entity that follow pagan-friendly and Earth-based spiritual traditions. Orpheus seeks to build community by enlightening audiences with the beauty of choral music from many cultural traditions. Free admission, suggested donations help support CMA’s mission and the performers. Info: washparkcma.org

Hi-Dive/Sputnik, 7 S. Broadway, presents: May 1, Hydraform; 2, Emerald Siam; 3, Strange Americans, 4, Vinyl Mondays - 90s Hip-Hop Night; 5, Bobby Bare Jr.; 6, Chu Wan; 7, John Moreland; 8 & 9, Builders and the Butchers; 11, Vinyl Mondays - Eschen Bros & A Surprise Guest; 12, The Donkeys; 14, Twin Peaks; 15, R. Ring; 16, The Knew; 18, Vinyl Mondays - Tiana Matsuko Bernard & Chase Ambler; 20, Heavy Dose DJs; 21, Side Effect; 22, Orbiting Blue; 24, Ex Cult; 25, Vinyl Mondays - Death Rock Night with Vincent Comparetto and Keith Curts; 26, Superheaven; 28, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth. Info: 720-570-4500, hi-dive.com

ROCK & ROLL Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, presents: May 1, Rah, Reload XVI: Pendulum (DJ Set); 8, The Orb; 12, Thee Oh Sees; 14, Live and Grow Tour: Casey Veggies; 15, Channel 93.3 Presents Cowboy Mouth; 16, Swami/ Flood of Souls; 20, KS 107.5 Presents E-40; 22, Channel 93.3’s Throwback Lunch Presents The English Beat; 23, Ministry; 24, The Deceived; 26, Radio 1190 Presents The Mountain Goats; Channel 93.3’s E-leven Presents Yelawolf: The Love Story Tour: Chapter 1; 29, Tab Benoit; Info: 303-788-0984, gothictheatre.com Herman’s Hideaway 1578 South Broadway, presents May 2, Metalpalooza; 6, Steph Bailey Tribute Show; 7, Source (CD Release Party); 8, Lost Point; 9, KMG Fest III; 10, Denver School of Rock Presents Heartland Rock; 13, Trapdoor Social; 14, Race to Neptune; 15, Guild of Ages; 16, Coral Thief; 20, The Strive; 21, Public Display of Aggression; 22, DEAL featuring Ted Galloway of Shakedown Street; 23, Respect the Voices (CD Release Party); 28, Ori Naftaly Band; 29, Hazel Miller Band; 30, Cricket on the Hill Reunion Part Deux.

Lincoln’s Roadhouse, 1201 S. Pearl St., presents: May 1, Emilio Emilio; 2, Skyla Burell Band; 3, Dover Prose; 7 & 17, The Vindicators; 8, Diane Jobe; 9, Anthony Russo Band; 10, John Weeks Blues; 14, Pika; 15, Delta Sonics; 16, David Booker Band; 22, Eugene Carthen Power Blues; 23, Hogback Blues Band; 24, Johnny O Band; 29, Maynard Mills; 30, Karrie Pastine & The Crime Scene; 31, Reckless Red. Info: 303-777-3700, lincolnsroadhouse. com Soiled Dove Underground, at Tavern Lowry, 7401 E. 1st Ave., presents May 1, Dee Lucas & Tony Exum Jr.; 2, Ron McMillon; 3, School of Rock - Tribute to The Who; 8, The Elders; 12 & 13, Tyrone Wells; 15, Celtic Events Presents Martin Hays & Dennis Cahill; 16, Jackopierce; 22, The Long Run - Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles; 23, Jackiem Joyner; 29, Mr. Majestyk’s 8 Track Revival Info: 303-830-9214, tavernhg.com/ soiled-dove.

JAZZ Flo’s Underground, DU Newman Center, Williams Recital Salon, Fridays in May (except the 22nd) 5-7p.m. students from Lamont School of Music offer free jazz performances encompassing various styles and eras.Info: du.edu/lamont Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S. Grant St., May 30, Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. Tasting of Mile High Winery wine and Epic Brewing beer starts at 2:30p.m., show from 4-6p.m. Recognized artist Eric Matelski paints the band during performance. Info: metropolitanjazzorchestra.com, 303-521-8206. LeCour, 1643 S. Broadway, Thu. May 14, 7p.m., Joe Green & Friends Chamber Jazz trio paying tribute to Duke Ellington, George and Ira Gershwin, and Cole Porter. A unique listening experience with Joe Green on cello, Greg Painter on piano, and Mitch Handelsman on trumpet. Info: denversartbar.com, 303-777-5000.

THEATER Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., presents: Motherhood Out Loud – the inherent comedy in mothering also reveals deeply personal truths that span and unite generations. By turns joyous, moving, hilarious, an array of writers brings out the best and the crazy as authored by a dazzling array of writers. Showings Thur.-Sat. through May 30, 7:30p.m.; Sun., May 10 & 31, 4p.m. Tickets $23.50-26.50. Info: 303-321-5925 or avenuetheater.com Buntport Theater Company, 717 Lipan St., presents: Duck Duck Dupe – three stories are told. Two are true, but one is nothing but tomfoolery, horsefeathers and make-believe. Audience helps reveal the phony baloney. Shows Sat., May 9, 1 & 3p.m.; tickets $6-8 ($1 off if you dress as a duck!). Syndicated Buntport – Starship Troy, reruns

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are a utopia of Buntportopia. Shows Tues., May 19, 8p.m., $6-8. The Narrators – every third Wednesday, (May 20), actors, comedians, musicians, writers and assorted creative brains spill true life stories. Shows 8p.m., free. Tickets and info for all showings: buntport.com or 720-946-1388. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St., presents: Detroit. Ben and Mary, a typical suburban family, welcome an enigmatic couple that moves in next door. But as this foursome bonds over backyard barbecues, their hospitality turns incendiary, reducing the facades they’ve built to ashes. A hilarious implosion of the American Dream reveals a dangerous and barren new landscape. Previews Thur.-Fri. May 7-8; plays Thursdays through Saturdays through June 19, Sundays, 2p.m. Tickets, $18-44. Tickets & info: curioustheatre.org or 303-623-0524. DU Theatre Dept., at Newman Center for the Performing Arts at DU, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., presents: Senior Capstone Festival – Seniors direct a one-act play using theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and learned styles: 3:59, Eat Cake, A Ghost Story, and Woyzeck. Showings Wed.-Sun., May 6-10, 7:30p.m.; matinees, Sat.-Sun., May 9-10, 2p.m. Tickets: ($10): box office, 303-871-7720 or newmantix.com. Firehouse Theatre Company, at John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl., presents: The Lion in Winter – Henry II’s three sons risk tearing the kingdom apart in competition for the crown. As the Plantagenet family’s competing ambitions roil about the kingdom, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine is imprisoned for raising an army against her philandering husband. Plays Fri.-Sat. May 1-2, 7:30p.m. Tickets ($23-25) and info: firehousetheatercompany.com or 303-562-3232. Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Colorado Playwright’s New Play Showcase – Original plays by Colorado playwrights:

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Dot Gone, by Max Cabot – the meteoric rise of an internet startup rides high on hopes. Plays Sat.-Sun., May 2-3; and Thur.-Fri., May 7-8. Stage Fright, by Lauren Woodbury – rambunctious musical comedy takes on fear in its many incarnations. Plays Sat.Sun., May 9-10; Thur.-Sun. 14-17; Thur.Sat. showings 7:30p.m., Sundays, 6p.m. Tickets: $10. Rodents of an Unusual Size – Catch them on first Saturdays, 11 a.m, May 2, when Rodents scurry into family improv comedy sketches. Free, no reservation necessary. Tickets and Info: sparktheater.org or 720-346-7396. Spotlight Theater, at John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl., presents: Rope – Obsessed with committing the perfect crime, two young men decide to murder a fellow classmate. A Based upon Alfred Hitchcock’s play. Shows 7:30p.m., Sat. May 16; continues Fri.-Sat., May 22-June 13; and Sundays, May 17-June 7, 2p.m. Tickets ($19-21) and info: thisisspotlight.com, 720-880-8727. Stories on Stage, at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Game Changers – Axis by Alice Munro; North Country by Roxane Gay; and I Regret to Inform You... by Melinda Taub. Plays Sun., May 3, 1:30 & 6:30p.m.; tickets ($28), and info: 393-494-0523 or storiesonstage.org. Denver Academy of Dramatic Arts at Visonbox presents: Blue Roses: A festival of work by Tennessee Williams. Visionbox Ensemble and Young Conservatory members interpret classic works of a gothic literary playwright at various venues. Part I: The Glass Menagerie, Sun., May 3, 6:30p.m.; The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, Fri., May 15, 6:30p.m.; Portrait of a Madonna, 8p.m.; Showings at Skylight Station, 910 Santa Fe Dr. Part II, 6xTenn One Act Festival, at Beacons Community Space, 2630 E. 3rd Ave. Portrait of a Madonna, Sat., May 16, 2:30p.m.; This Property is Condemned, 4p.m.; The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, 5:30p.m. The Long Goodbye, Fri., 22, 6:30p.m.; Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen, 8:00p.m.; Hello from Bertha, Sat., May 23, 2:30; Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen, 2:30p.m.; The Long Goodbye, 5:30p.m.; The Long Goodbye, Fri., 29, 6:30p.m.; Hello, Bertha, 8p.m. All shows are free; doors open 30 minutes before show times, catering is provided. More info: visionbox.org, 303-623-3003.

GALLERIES Abecedarian Gallery, 910 Santa Fe Dr., presents: See & Say: A Symbiosis of Visual and Literary Art, a collaborative exhibition with the Art Students League of Denver and Lighthouse Writers. Info: abecedariangallery.com or 720-282-4052. Abend Gallery, 2260 E. Colfax Ave., presents: Group Exhibition: Landscape. Wideranging invitational featuring works from an array of landscape painters including works by Lorenzo Chavez, Tim Deibler, Ernie Gallegos, Derek Harrison, Deb Komitor, Carolyn Miller, Hadley Rampton, Matthew Saba, David Shingler, Gary Steffen and Zhaoming Wu. Through May 22. Art for Life, benefiting Project Angel Heart, with over 100 pieces of art for auction. Art on view beginning Fri., May 22, with live event on Fri., May 29, 6:30p.m. Project Angel Heart delivers meals, at no cost, to improve quality of life for those coping with life-threatening illness. Tickets $75. Info: projectangelheart.org/ artforlife, or 303-830-0202. Info: abendgallery.com, 303-355-0950. Alliance Française Art Gallery, 571 Galapago St., presents Lillian Kennedy, landscape paintings filled with rhythm and luminosity, that involve the viewer in light filled spaces of nature. Info: afdenver.org or 303-831-0304. Anderson Academic Commons at DU, 2150 E. Evans Ave., presents: Reduction/ Revelation. Exploring two approaches to

WINTER SUNRISE ON THE BIG BEND, BY JIVAN LEE, FROM A SHOW AT HAVU GALLERY, from May 8 -June 20, featuring Lee, James Cook and David Warner. Opening reception Friday, May 8th. data visualization – words and phrases from the Dictionary of American Regional English mapped graphically to summarize and represent lingual differences across states and through Carrie Roy’s sculpture that creates a tangible, visceral information experience, pointing out the essence of human connection and creativity in understanding data. Info: du.edu/commons, 303-871-3958. Robert Anderson Gallery, 2426 E. 3rd Ave., presents: The Denver Collage Club, curated by Mark Sink and Mario Zoots in conjunction with MOP, highlights a diverse display of photographic works by 20+ photographers, providing a creative, complementary counterpoint to last month’s traditional, representational show. Info: robertandersongallery.com, 303-388-1332. Art District on Santa Fe, from W. 10th Ave. to Byers Ave., presents: First Friday Art Walk, with art, gifts, appetizers and live music, 4-8p.m. Shuttle service runs a continuous loop from light rail at 10th and Osage St., down Kalamath St. to W. Byers Ave., back up Santa Fe Drive to parking at West High school at Galapago St., across 10th Ave. back to Osage light rail station. Shuttle stops are clearly marked. Info: artdistrictonsantafe.com. Art Images & Art at the Loft Galleries, 1021 & 1023 S. Gaylord St., presents: Eclectic Mix, featuring works of various styles: J.J. Arnold’s strong dramatic figure paintings; Frederic Pichon’s contemporary paintings of trains and flowers; Kate McGuinness’ soft abstract monotypes; and colorful traditional still life paintings by Ruth Work and Christine Orlekowski. Opening reception: Sat., May, 23, 10a.m.5p.m. and Sun., 24, 10a.m.-4p.m. Info: artimagesgalleries.com or 303-863-1559. Artists on Santa Fe Gallery, 747 Santa Fe Dr., presents: 12 x 12, featuring sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic artists and jewelers who have created four pieces each measuring one square foot. Each bringing a unique interpretation and medium to the standard square. Info: artistsonsantafe.com or 303-573-5903. Arts at Denver, 1025 S. Gaylord St., presents: Collector’s Choice, showcasing the works of over 40 artists, mostly from Colorado. Also, Sidewalk Sale and Artist Demonstrations: Sat., May, 23, 10a.m.-5pm. and Sun., 24, 10a.m.-4p.m., demos, jewelry and bin work of studies and older works. Info: artsatdenver.com, 303-722-0422.

suite 2, presents: Echoes of Heritage, paintings inspired by Tadashi Hayakawa’s trip home to Japan to study the colors and shapes of the culture. Info: artworknetwork.com or 303-388-1829. Bell Studio Gallery, 1573 S. Pearl St., presents: Paula Burger. Paintings and monoprints that portray strong dynamics of line, form and color. Also, African Sculpture and Zuni Fetishes by Chepas Micundi and Raphael Mavudzi. Works by Susan Bell, Courtney Cotton, Sandra Harnois, Susan Schulte, Cheryl Scott, Marie Foucault Phipps and Yvonne Steers. Info: susanbellfineart.com or 303-282-7343. Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery, 1487 S. Broadway, presents: Au Courant, Anita Mosher’s oil paintings use brilliant color, exuberant strokes, as well as expressions and poses that reveal the personality and character of her subject matter whether a human figure or animal portrait. Also, fresh works by gallery artists Kelly Berger, John K. Harrell and Kit Hevron Mahoney. Opening preview/reception: Sat., May 16, noon-4p.m & 5:30-8p.m. Info: brushstrokesstudio.com or 303-871-0800. Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock St., presents: Rock Posters from Denver’s Family Dog. A clone of Chet Helms’ iconic San Francisco music and dance hall (Avalon), the Family Dog (1967-68), was Denver’s venue for the best-known bands of the era – The Doors, Jefferson Airplane and Van Morrison among them; see show posters and handbills, plus band photos by Lisa Law, through May 10. Info: byersevanshousemuseum.org or 303620-4933. Gallery admission is free; house museum admission: $6/$5 seniors. Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, presents: BFA Thesis Exhibition II, featuring thesis work of graduating Metropolitan State University of Denver visual arts students, through May 9. Opening Fri., May 22: Vault, MSU Denver alumni exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of CVA, featuring works by forty alumni. Info: 303-294-5207, metrostatecva.org Chicano Humanities & Arts Council, 772 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Traces of Life, showcasing works by Ariane, El Rincon, Tony Ankele, Gerry Pruitt, Oralia Venzor and Daniel Lowenstein. Also, CHAC Norte: Rebecca Rozales. Info: chacweb.org or 303-571-0440.

Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St., presents: Our Last Supper, Denver School of the Arts 2015 senior invitational show, through May 21. Opening Fri., May 29, 5:30-8p.m.: Denver Public Library Exhibition. Info: asld.org, 303-778-6990.

CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Majic, lush new paintings by Alix Evendorff and thought-provoking curiosities of nature by Claudia Roulier, through May 3. Opening Fri., May 8, 6-9p.m. Black and White, all media juried show including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media,

Artwork Network, 878 Santa Fe Drive,

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HVAC COMFY CAVE HEATING & AIR Residential and light commercial. Professionally repair and service all brands of furnace and boilers. Licensed, insured, friendly, affordable. 303-564-7114. PHOENIX MECHANICAL SERVICES Commercial/residential furnace, boiler replacement and repair. Central air, humidifiers, & more. 30 years experience; licensed, insured. References. 720-570-4309. Accepting Visa, Master Card, Discover, AMEX.

ARCHITECTURE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE Specializing in custom homes, renovations, additions & pop-tops. Licensed architect and Platt Park resident with 26 years experience. Free consultation. Jess Architecture, 303-842-2219. jessarchitecture.com.

BRICK/CONCRETE

ANYTHING THAT NEEDS FIXING! Carpentry; specializing in trim, cabinetry & light framing, deck & deck repair; tile & grout rehab/repair; touch-up paint; light plumbing & fixture repair/replacement. 30 years experience. References: 970-712-9767, Larry.

CHIMNEY CHIMNEY SWEEP Full Service. Caps/Dampers, Repairs, Liners, Tuck Pointing. Call Chimney Doctor, 720-3648839 for appt. DenverChimneyDoc.com. BRICK SPECIALISTS & TUCKPOINT RESTORATION Complete Chimney Restoration. Original Brick Replacement. Tuckpoint Restoration. Accurate Color Match. Foundation Restoration.Father & Son, 40 Yrs. Exp. Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Residential/Commercial. Customer References. James, 303-875-6111.

DATA PROTECTION SERVICES

CARPENTRY HOME RENOVATION EXPERTS New framing, remodel, kitchens, bathrooms, drywall repair, decks, patios, fences. Free estimates. Reasonable rates. JDB Enterprises. Call Dale, 303-748-7202. R.M. DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION Pro Master Builder, Nationally Known Craftsman. Specializing in Older and Historic Homes. All Phases of Construction/Remodels, Additions, Design. Structural, Woodwork, Windows, Door Restoration. No Job Too Small. Randall 303-646-3461. rmdesignconst.com.

TOP QUALITY WORK Experienced professional help with troubleshooting and repairs, service upgrades, new circuits, A/C and hot tub hook-ups, additions and basements. Licensed & insured. Free estimates. Tom – 303-507-6555 – Belmar Electric Service.

HAULING & MOVING GATE CITY MOVING Local home & office moving. We’re competent, fast, and in the neighborhood. Rates: $95/hr., 2 men and moving van. Inquire about statewide moves. 306 Washington St. 303-744-8692. MOE’S MOVING & HAULING Making new plans, Barbara Ann? Want to slip out the back, Jack? Well leave it to me, Lee – go on get yourself free. Need to move now? On a budget? Call Moe’s – 303-520-7814. Free Estimates/Same Day Service. Other services: painting, plumbing, power washing. Home, yard and construction cleanup, snow removal. No counseling, pet watching or babysitting.

DECKS/FENCING

GARAGE DOORS

ALL TERRAIN FENCE & GATE •••••••720-404-7852••••• Cedar, Split Rail, Vinyl, Chain Link, Iron, all types ... Decks, too! Repairs & replacements. Power Washing Available. Year-round installation. Handyman Services. Free estimates – Call Dave.

ACCENT GARAGE DOORS Located blocks south of Wash Park in Platt Park. We service and install all makes and models of doors and openers. Same-day service! 303-653-1841.

BE FIT • BE STRONG • BE WELL PERSONAL TRAINING Call for a free consultation at your home or my studio. Sara Johnson, ACE-certified. 720-935-8332.

PET SERVICES

$20 OFF YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT! Individualized therapeutic massage, osteopathically-based bodywork and energy work, by appt., 1550 S. Pearl St. Call Cindy Glaser, 303922-0327 to schedule.

SINGLETON ELECTRIC SINGLETON-ELECTRIC.COM Electrical new and remodel work. Panels, new circuits and lighting. Licensed & insured. Quality work at fair rates. Call Joel, 303-756-7733.

HEALTH & FITNESS

RESTORATION AND REPAIR Brick, Block, Stucco, Stone & Tuckpointing. Six Generations of Bricklayers and Stonemasons. Call Mark for your free estimate. 303-420-0536.

BODYWORK

DECKER ELECTRIC Service upgrades. New circuits, lighting, switches and outlets.Troubleshooting. Remodel and new construction. Licensed & insured. Dependable service & reasonable rates. 303722-6533; fx 303-722-2991.

HANDYMAN & DAUGHTER Interior, exterior, yard and garden. Drywall, tile, painting, carpentry. Flooring installation. Minor electrical and plumbing. Furniture and closet assembly. Experienced, insured, references. Call Lauren or Bill at 303-883-4706. E-mail: ramsey art@comcast.net.

BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS! Reliable, Talented Team. Refinish Starting as Low as $2.00/sf! Call today for a Free, Convenient Estimate, including evenings. 303-781-4334.

CUSTOM BRICK PATIOS Walkways & driveways. Brick overlay on stairs, porches & slabs. Nothing beats the beauty of brick. 37 yr. Wash Park resident. Outdoor Enhancements by Joe Bozzuto, 303-778-1428.

BRICK SPECIALISTS & TUCKPOINT RESTORATION Complete Chimney Restoration. Original Brick Replacement. Tuckpoint Restoration. Accurate Color Match. Foundation Restoration. Father & Son, 40 Yrs. Exp. Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Residential/Commercial. Customer References. James, 303-875-6111.

GOOD ELECTRIC SERVICE Residential, commercial, industrial. New, remodel. Also offering inspections, consulting, and build/design. 10% off with this ad – up to $5,000! 303-455-5160.

EXPERT HANDYMAN 20% OFF THIS MONTH Painting and fix-up: windows, tile, carpentry. Remodeling: kitchen, bath, basements. Insured. Free estimates. 303-249-8221.

CYBER CRIMINAL’S TARGET = YOU! Last year 90% of all computers were hacked – chances are, you’re next. Hackers can get into Mac & PCs – Anti-virus/malware/firewalls CAN’T PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL DATA files. But I can – 30-year track record & COMPUTER FIXER, too. Call for Washington Park Profile Customer Special! Frank, 303-575-1774; red teamcybersecurity.com.

FENCES, DECKS COVERED PATIOS, ETC. New, replaced, repaired or refinished. We build high quality, affordable projects. Many references available. 25 years experience. Call Craig at 720-323-1367.

BRICKFIX 303-667-6247 No job too Small! We specialize in Brick Restoration, Tuck Pointing and Perfect Color Match. Angie’s List Approved. Quality Work Guaranteed. Free Estimates. Email: stevedwyer brickfixx@gmail.com. Over 20 Years Experience.

ELECTRICAL WORK

‘LUCKY DOG’ WALKERS Responsible Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for your Best Friend! Attentive, fun walks in your neighborhood. Kitty Care & Overnight Care in your home also available. Reasonable rates, bonded/insured, PSI member. Please call “Aunt Patty” 303-733-7827, or luckydogwalkers@ earthlink.net. GOT POOP?! WE SCOOP! We help busy families by picking up after their pet. You can wash your hands of the whole “clean up” business. We’re here to clean up after your pet and make sure your lawn is a safe and clean place for your family to enjoy. On average 1 dog 1 time per week – $12. Call 800-366-3922, Doodycalls.com. DOG BOARDING & GROOMING In my loving, happy home (I-25& Hampden). Licensed – since 1994. No kenneling! Call Rosanne, 720-256-5559. Visit pettbutler.com for info. PET SITTING PLUS Loving Care for Your Pets; Security for Your Home. Reasonable Rates. Bonded and Insured. References available, Call Kate, 303-981-6471. milehicat@hotmail.com.

DRYWALL WALL & CEILING REPAIRS Skimming, patch work, drywall finishing & texture, wallpaper & wall repair. Call Tom, 720-530-7586. THE WALL REBUILDER Cracks? Holes? Water damage? Ugly texture? Basement crumbling? The Wall Rebuilder. Quality Plaster (and Drywall) Repair/Remodel. Dan Pino, 303-698-1057. Free estimates.

FLOORING

HANDYMAN HANDYHANDS! Pro handyman service. Complete facelifts, seamless repairs, careful and correct installations, creative problem solving. Tons of references to share. 303-324-1283. JAKE OF ALL . . . Remodeling to maintenance and repairs. Painting, Carpentry, Kitchens, Bathrooms, plumbing and electrical. Reliable and punctual service with 13 yrs. experience in the neighborhood. Jake, 303-995-7824. HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Household repairs, remodeling projects, drywall, floor & wall tile, interior trim, plumbing repairs, vinyl installation, locks, caulking, cabinets, countertops, bathroom remodels, basements, new faucets, garbage disposals, wall patching, texturing, interior painting & much more! Top quality. Reasonable rates. Call Mike at 303-587-2610. ANYTHING THAT NEEDS FIXING! Carpentry; specializing in trim, cabinetry & light framing, deck & deck repair; tile & grout rehab/repair; touch-up paint; light plumbing & fixture repair/replacement. 30 years experience. References: 970-712-9767, Larry. DON’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Just about everything to keep your home in order. Inside and outside. Just ask! Since 1998. Insured. 303-903-9267. DO YOU HAVE … A list of home repairs you’ve been putting off? General carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing – and just about any repairs your home may need! Call Rick, 303-667-4903. DENVER HOME REPAIR Quality home repair by Chris Wasleski, a West Washington Park homeowner of 22 years. Electrical, plumbing, plaster/drywall repair, painting, trim, tile, door problems and most other home repairs are carefully completed at modest cost. Chris has been working on older houses since the mid ‘70s; he will handle large and small jobs with friendly service and attention to detail. Please call Chris at 303-217-0229.

HOUSECLEANING LICENSED/INSURED/BONDED Exceptional Housecleaning, Inc. #1 Weekly • Bi-weekly • 3-week • Monthly • Move-in • Move-out. ExceptionalHousecleaning@ gmail.com Call today for a free estimate: Tom, 303-988-0479. SUSAN’S HOUSECLEANING Top to Bottom cleaning. Weekly/Bi-Weekly/ Monthly/Move-outs/Move-ins. Insured and Bonded. $20 off first cleaning! Free est. Susan, 720-404-3188. HOUSE CLEANING Contact Bob at 303-329-8205. Offering: One Time Service/Weekly and Monthly On-Going Service. X’LNT CLEANING SERVICE! Affordable cleaning service with the personal and professional touch of an owner-operated business. Bonded and insured with 17 years’ experience and X’lnt references. Mention this ad and get a 20% discount on your first cleaning! Email: laurendbloom@aol.com or call Lauren at 303-377-8025. AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING Weekly, bi-weekly cleanings; Experienced, thorough, with great references! Call Diana, 720-234-6404.

INSURANCE NEW LIFE INSURANCE New Life Insurance product includes: critical illness, chronic illness, terminal illness @ term rates. Up to age 80. Approval within 48 hours. Call Mike, 720-425-8595.

LAWN & GARDEN SOUTH DENVER LAWN SERVICE Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Aeration. Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs. Sprinklers, Gutter Cleaning, Yard Clean-Up. Call Jasper, 720-2961141 (cell), 303-777-3632 (home), or email sdls1169@gmail.com. LANDSCAPING We offer design, installation and maintenance. Specializing in residential landscapes. The Green Fuse offers a full spectrum of services provided by a landscape architect and master

MAY 2015 • the profile | 23 gardener. Advanced knowledge of Colorado plant material and Xeriscaping. Call 303-5074772 for free estimate. Visit: greenfuselandscape.com.

Texture Work, Brick Repair. ‘EPA Lead-Safe Certified’ VFM Painting, Inc. 303-722-2480, vfmpaintingandremodel.com.

GARDEN NEEDS AN UPLIFT? Bluestem Garden Design, LLC Designing, renovating, and caring for city and country gardens since 1990. Kay Galvan @ 303-564-5270.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR SERVICES Evergreens, Shrubs & Trees; planted, trimmed, removed. Aeration; Sprinkler repair/installation; Gardens; Natural Rock or Block Walls; Sod & Rock installed/removed; Fence repair. Snow Removal! Lic. & Ins. Dick, 303-783-9000. BLOSSOMS BLADES & SHADE Design, install, maintenance & consultation. Jazz up your curb! Create an oasis! 4 seasons designs * Water-wise * Site evaluation * Plant selection * Tree & Shrub Care. Permaculture & Sustainability. A Certified Colorado Gardener & your Only Landscape Coach. Patio, deck, fence power washing, too. Dave 303-807-1229. JOE MARINO Personal Lawn & Garden Care, Landscaping. Spring Clean-Up & Garden Prep. Year-round service – 40 years experience! 303-825-6030. CLEAN-UPS/YARD MAINTENANCE Hauling and snow removal. Longtime Baker neighborhood resident; 30 yrs exp. Insured, references. Free estimates. Call Lou R. Varlaro, 303-868-1539. ROSS TREE COMPANY 30+ years of caring for trees in the Washington Park neighborhood. Pruning, planting, large tree removal, deep root watering, fertilizing and insect control. 303-871-9121. GARDENING Hedge trimming, Rose & Shrub pruning, Garden weeding, Comprehensive clean-up. Bi-monthly maintenance available. Call Fred at 720-3502281 – The Gardening Guy. GARDEN GNOME Want those weeds to disappear, perennials to prosper, & shrubs to shape-up? All-around garden gnome ready to help. 20 years experience. Call Deb 303-698-0386. GREENCREST LANDSCAPING Sod cutting & removal; aeration, rototilling, flagstone installation; sod repair. No job too small. Ask for Bill 303-722-5923.

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS Let’s Jam! In-home guitar and piano instruction from experienced, patient and fun teacher. Learn your favorite songs while improving technique and theory. All ages/levels. References available. Jon Clarke 720-291-7909; jammin jonny@lessonlair.com. Visit: lessonlair.com. ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSICAL AND MORE! Broadway Music School offers private music lessons, bands & ensembles for kids and adults, and much more. We have a large qualified faculty of over 35 teachers for all instruments and voice. Be a Guitar Hero – for real! Location: 1940 S. Broadway. Info: broadwaymusicschool.com or 303-777-0833. ARE YOU ALL WORK, NO PLAY? Find your class. Find new friends. Find a whole new groove. Group classes & private lessons for kids, teens & adults: Swallow Hill Music School, 71 E. Yale Ave. + Lowry + The Highlands. Full schedule: swallowhillmusic.org; 303-777-1003.

NUTRITION SEAFOOD 4U NOW Offers only the best in gourmet seafood! –Want to start living a healthier lifestyle? –Eat Seafood and Live Longer! –Fast & Local! Call us 720331-4525 or visit seafood4unow.com.

ORGANIZING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER Happy Spring! Let’s get to that Spring Cleaning now – Ms. Efficiency will help you “de-clutter” your home office, closets, garage, kid’s playroom or kitchen. Let me give you more time to enjoy the important things in life. Free initial consultation. Call Amy Fisher 303-250-8539, Email ms_ efficiency@hotmail.com. Or visit msefficiency. com.

PAINTING

DEPENDABLE LAWN SERVICE I am a Wash Park native and have over 25 years experience doing professional weekly grooming of the nicest lawns on the blocks of Wash Park, University Park and surrounding areas. Great rates for new weekly customers. Please call Jack Mulqueen @ 303-330-7939. 8a.m.-10p.m.

EMERALD ISLE PAINTING, INC. Full service professional and reliable custom painting. Extensive prep work, top class finish. Drywall, plaster repair, texturing. Wood staining, sealing, carpentry. Pressure washing. High quality paints. Call 303-322-4753(ISLE) for a free est. emeraldislepainting.com.

ORGANIC GARDENER Plant/flower bed maintenance & design. Pesticide-free weed control. Shrub pruning/ trimming. Mulching. Free estimates. Senior discounts. Simon Says Grow, 303-641-2414. Email: SimonSaysGrow@yahoo.com.

CRAFTMASTER PAINTING Exterior / Interior painting. Excellent quality, competitive cost. Insured. For a beautiful job which will last for years, call 303-368-8137 for a free estimate.

FATHER & DAUGHTER Landscaping service. Design, installation, maintenance. Plants, drip irrigation, hardscapes, retaining walls, water features, decorative fencing, trellises, pergolas. Experienced, insured, references. Call Lauren or Bill at 303-883-4706. Email, ramseyart@comcast.net.

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ADVANTAGE SPRINKLERS “We have the best coverage!” Installations, Maintenance, 5-Year Warranty, Winterizations, Spring Turn-ons, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates. 100% coverage guaranteed. Contact: advantagesprinklers.com, 303-346-5279. SPRINKLER SOLUTIONS COLORADO 23 years in business – BBB member. Professional installations & repairs, 10-year warranty! $ave money, water & time! Fast friendly service, sprinklersolutionscolorado.com, 303-523-5859. PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS Free Instant Quote; Mention Ad for 10% off! Repair or Replace: Faucets, Toilets, Sinks, Vanity, Dishwashers, Water Heater, Water Pressure Regulator, Broken Pipes, Spigot/ Hosebib, Drain Cleaning, Disposal, etc. Sprinkler Start-up/Repair/Installation. Vertec Plumbing & Sprinkler, 720-298-0880; vertecservices.com. PRO PAINTING/DECK CARE! Total Quality Int/Ext Paint, Tile, Drywall &

BAUER PRO-PAINTING EST. 1996 We use only the highest quality materials from prep to paint. Drywall, plaster repair, replace damaged wood. A+ rating with BBB. Insured. 303-733-2870 or bauerpropainting@gmail.com. PAINTING Semi-retired. Many years of experience. Interior and exterior. All prep work, including wallpaper removal. Neat and dependable. Reasonable. Call Bob, 303-758-5191. PREMIER PAINT WORKS Since 1993, Denver’s Residential Paint Specialists. Int/Ext, Neat, conscientious craftsmanship by polite, respectful, honest & fully insured crew, impeccable references. Ask about our Free 1 hour color consultation with Jen Comfort from thecolorpsychic.com. Call John at 303-864-9247. SODERSTROM’S PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Specializing in Residential & Commercial. Interior/Exterior, Drywall Repair. In Business 16 Years. Quality Work, Quality Materials. Insured. Dennis or Alan 303-922-4441. GREAT PAINTERS $600 OFF THIS MONTH Complete interior or exterior. Best quality, great service. 7 year guarantee. Insured. Free estimates. Imagine Painting 303-249-8221.

PIANO TUNING

ROOFING

PIANO TUNER-TECHNICIAN Certified by the North Bennet Street School in Boston; Associate Member of Piano Technicians Guild. Tuning, pitch adjustment, repairs, regulation, appraisals. Please call Joan Lawrie at 303868-0533; joanspiano.com.

GOLDEN RULE ETHICS 35 Yrs. Roof Maintenance Exp. Free inspections, free estimates, yearly maintenance. 3-5 yr. roof certifications. Colorado Roof Maintenance Svcs. – all work warranted. Call 720-206-9024.

PICTURE FRAMING OLD SOUTH FRAME & GALLERY Impeccable Craftsmanship, Design Excellence, Personal Service. 1588 S. Pearl St., 303-715-3828. HIGHEST QUALITY FINE ART FRAMING Personal attention. Downtown Littleton, by appt. Eric, 720-427-8358.

PLUMBING MR. PLUMBER Licensed Master Plumber of 23 yrs. Top Quality work & personalized service at reasonable prices!! Call Jeff 303-523-6652. Credit cards OK. MrPlumberDenver.com. PLUMBING & HEATING Quality work at fair prices, prompt, friendly service with experience. Service, repair, remodels, hot water heat, older homes, etc. Lic., insured. Jim 303-883-9030. MC/Visa, BBB. CALL US TODAY, SAVE $25 Ralph & Joe’s Affordable Drain Cleaning. Water & Gas Lines–Sewer Line Excavation. Drain Cleaning–Repair–Replace–Install. 720-2754020 or 303-935-1753.

HART CONSTRUCTION INC. Licensed Exterior Home Improvement Contractor: Roofing, Gutters, Windows, Painting & More! We are a local and woman owned and operated business. 2390 S. Downing St., Suite F. Call 303-885-6366 direct. **** Insurance Claim Specialists ****

WINDOWS WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING Also, difficult-to-access light bulb replacement, wall washing. Spring clean-up & weeding. Call Bob at 303-329-8205. Complimentary estimates. MAKE YOUR WINDOWS WORK Specializing in Window Solutions Glass repair, glazing, sashes, weights, screens, Custom Wood Storm windows. GLACIER GLASS & WINDOW 303-722-5952. glacierglass.biz. WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING Also, difficult-to-access light bulb replacement, wall washing. Spring clean-up & weeding. Call Bob at 303-329-8205. Complimentary estimates. LIBERTY WINDOW CLEANING To experience the ecstatic euphoria that only professional, detailed excellence can provide. Call Art to see clearly again: 720-271-2356. CLARUS WINDOW CLEANING & SCREEN REPAIR Free Estimates. Great Prices. Fully Insured. Call Justin 720-903-0160.

Classifieds RENTALS

OUTDOOR STORAGE

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Share space with massage therapist half-time, $200/mo. Old Hampden & Corona near Swedish Hospital. Call Shirley, 303-478-1165.

5,000 SQ. FT. FENCED YARD With electricity for lease. Central location near I-25/I-70; perfect for Towing, Landscaping, Roofing, Brick, Stucco, etc. Construction Company. Only $500 per month. Call Aidan McGuire, 303-901-8208.

FREE STANDING COMMERCIAL BUILDING For Lease: 2041 E Virginia Ave. 1,420sf $3,500 per month - net. Please call 303-698-0564. ROOM WANTED RESPONSIBLE BRECKENRIDGE COUPLE seeking room to rent for most weekends & some holidays. Friday evening through Monday morning. Require full bathroom, no kitchen needed. References available. Mark, 970-4860174; 970-453-7274.

FOR SALE CAR FOR SALE $1,300 cash. Hyundai Accent GL 2002. 27mi/gal, mileage 113,000. New brakes/transmission/axle. White exterior. Some flaws. If interested email: squarering4@aol.com. ELECTRIC BIKES FOR SALE Electric Bikes and Trikes Best Selection, Best Prices. Free Delivery call Mike, 720-839-8979.

PRESCHOOLS DIG IN & GROW AT PPCC Platt Park Children’s Center now enrolling for 2015-2016 preschool for children ages 2.5-6 yrs., including new Junior Kindergarten program. plattparkchildrenscenter.com, 303-282-7722.

WANTED TO BUY WANT TO PURCHASE Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. CASH FOR HARDBACK BOOKS Top dollar for libraries of all sizes. I pay cash, make house calls. History, first editions, fine bindings, vintage children’s science fiction, Western, Colorado and Denver history, Modern Library and any and all interesting books. References provided. 303-722-1846.

WANTED: FREELANCE WRITERS We are hiring freelance writers in the following areas: • Art Scene • Business • Education • Government • Music Scene • Restaurant Scene Submit inquiries and portfolio links to writers@washparkprofile.com

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printmaking and photography. Info: corenewartspace.com or 303-297-8428.

under 18 free. Info: denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5000.

Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., presents: Joan Miró: Instinct & Imagination, focusing on works the Spanish artist created during the last two decades of his career (1963-1981). Miró's imagination and creativity extended well into his old age, continuing the inventive forms for which he is known, and exploring new materials. Starring Linda: A Trio of John DeAndrea Sculptures. In hiatus since 2009, Linda, a DAM visitor favorite, will be brought out of storage and displayed with two new DeAndrea works. Opening May 17: Revolt 1680/2180. Virgil Ortiz, ceramicist, fashion designer and graphic artist from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, uses contemporary art to blend historic events with futuristic elements. Opening May 31: Creative Crossroads: The Art of Tapestry. 20+ tapestry-woven wall hangings, rugs, furniture covers, garments and sculptural forms from around the world and across centuries, illustrate the creative possibilities of this technique. Closed Mondays. Colorado residents enter free first Saturdays (May 2), children

Denver Arts & Venues, at McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., presents: The Art of Rock: Remembering the 1960s, highlighting the early years of rock music, including vintage concert posters, rare photographs of Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin by Lisa Law, early shots of the Beatles by Astrid Kirchherr and Jürgen Vollmer and Red Rocks memorabilia from the Arts & Venues collection. Also, Press Play, presented by RedLine, a center for contemporary art combining artist residency programs with project-based community engagement (redlineart.org), as part of citywide series of exhibitions to engage all ages and demographics in play. Includes digital prints, video projections, video games and large-scale installations. Public hours: Sat. & Sun., 10a.m.-3p.m. Info: mcnicholsbuilding.com or 720-865-4312. Denver Art Society, 734 Santa Fe Drive, presents: Green, a celebration of recycled art and all things repurposed. Opening reception Fri., May 15, 6-10p.m., $10.

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Info: denverartsociety.org or 720-583-3728. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., presents: Broken: Horse-Riding Textiles, examines weavings developed as a result of horse culture and hold a special beauty and significance. Opening May 9. Opening May 23, The Nature of Horses. Deborah Butterfield captures the essence of the horse with contemporary sculpture – characters of strength, spirit and grace, using minimalistic line and powerful form amid the Gardens’ outdoor environment. Both free with admission. Info: botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3500. Denver Potters Association, at Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 E. 6th Ave., presents: Spring Show, over 40 local artisans display functional and sculptural ceramics, jewelry, glass and wood creations. Show hours: Thur., May 7, 3-7p.m.; Fri., 8, 10a.m.-7p.m.; Sat., 9, 9a.m.-6p.m. & Sun., 10, 11a.m.-3p.m. Info: denverpotters.com or 303-377-5535. Gallery 1261, 1261 Delaware St., presents: David Shevlino Solo Exhibition. Shevlino's still life, landscape and figure works are a perfect bridge between solid classical painting and contemporary explorations of paint, movement and expression. Info: 303-571-1261, gallery1261.com.

Gallery M, 180 Cook St., Suite 101, presents: Life Photojournalists, including Alfred Eisenstaedt, Margaret Bourke-White, Carl Mydans, Ralph Morse, Andreas Feininger and others. Gallery M specializes in 20th century photojournalism, social documentary and contemporary photography as well as fine art and sculpture. By appointment only. Info: 303-331-8400 or gallerym.com. Goodwin Fine Art, 1255 Delaware St., presents: American_tier, Shawn Huckins’ paintings merge traditional American portraiture with Pop Art and of-the-moment language and symbols from current digital communications. Info: 303-573-1255, goodwinfineart.com. Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1311 Pearl St., presents: Colorado Art Survey IX, retrospective of the nationally vital art history of Colorado; two mainlevel rooms showcase works, 1870s-21st century, in a timeline moving from realism to pure abstraction. It’s just a sampling of the museum’s unrivaled collection of 5,000 works of art, many recent, by 500+ Colorado artists, including painting, sculpture (both metal and ceramic), prints, functional ceramics, textile, enamel and furniture. Kirkland Museum envelops the historic working studio (1932-1981) of

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Denver abstract impressionist painter Vance Kirkland. Info: kirklandmuseum.org or 303-832-8576. Mai Wyn Fine Art, 744 Santa Fe Dr., presents: The Silence of the Ordinary, Susanne Mitchell’s works come from life experiences traversing continents and cultures between Africa and the U.S.: large-scale mixed media drawing/installations to intimate, miniature paintings often integrating photography and printmaking, through May 23. Info: 720-252-0500, maiwyn.com. Michael Warren Contemporary, 760 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Material Theory, show using diverse media in unexpected ways, encompassing: Spring Haze, Inkyo Back’s embroidered canvases with horizontal lines of thread; Pollination Aides, Jennifer Bain’s mixed media works combining painting with printing, photo collage and stencils; and Snapshots, Colby Brumit’s sewn collage portraits, embellished with magazines, maps, newspapers, diaries and sheet music, through May 9. Opening Fri., May 15, 6-9p.m.: Act of Drawing. Etsuko Ichikawa’s pyrographs and aquagraphs (drawings made by fire and water), capture and eternalize the immediacy of a moment while hanging installations and time-based work are about ever-changing states of mind. Info: 303-635-6255 or michaelwarrencontemporary.com. Museo de las Américas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., presents: CHICANO, art produced from the Chicano Movimiento in the 1970s including works by Carlos Fresquez, Delilah Montoya, Daniel Salazar and Francisco Zamora in collaboration with History Colorado’s El Movimiento exhibit. Info: 303-571-4401 or museo.org. Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Pkwy., presents: Selections from the Collection 1981-2015, celebrating over 30 years of acquisitions with select

artworks from the indoor collection vault, including the popular Color of Sound multimedia exhibit and works by John Henry, Lin Emery, Barbara Takenaga, David Nash, Robert Mangold, Tsehai Johnson, Patricia Aaron and Chandler Romeo. Opening reception: Sat., May 16, 6-9p.m. Info: moaonline.org or 303-806-0444. Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, at DU, 2121 E. Asbury Ave., presents: 2015 BFA Exhibition, features works by graduating seniors in the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs of the DU School of Art & Art History in an annual showcase. Opening May 14. Information: myhrengallery.com or 303-871-3716. Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr., presents: The Mix, annual show with the members of Mix, a small cooperative artist gallery, showcasing works from the past year by: Nancy Enyart, Victoria Eubanks, Michael Keene, Pat Lickly, Anya McManis and Paula Romero Schmitt, through May 23. Call for entries: 6th Annual Gone to the Dogs Juried Show, submit original works in any medium depicting the dog, deadline for submissions is June 5. Info: nizaknollgallery.com or 303-953-1789. South Pearl Street, from East Jewell Ave. to Buchtel, presents: First Fridays, 4-8p.m., with art, appetizers, live music and a Summer Beer Garden (June-Sept.). Participating merchants include: Bell Studio/Gallery, 5 green boxes, Gallery 1505, JJ Cunningham’s Gallery, Karma Yoga, Mortgage West, Pamela’s Distinctive Jewelry, Sand Dollar Gallery and Stella’s Coffee. Info: Bell Gallery, 303-288-7343. Park Hill Art Club, 5209 Montview Blvd., presents: Spring Show and Sale, featuring a wide selection of artwork created by members in a variety of media including watercolor, oil, acrylic and photography. Receptions: Fri., May 8, 5:30-8p.m., Sat.,

TERRI BELL’S GREY AREAS USING FOUND PAPERS, PIGMENT TRANSFER OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, graphite, acrylic wet media, ginger and wire on wood panel. Appearing at tbellphotographic studio/gallery. 9, 10a.m.-6p.m. & Sun., 10, 9:30a.m.-4p.m. Info: parkhillartclub.org, 303-388-5113. Sandra Phillips Gallery, 420 W. 12th Ave., presents: Other Places. Frank Sampson’s paintings show animals participating as humans in human activities, with expressions neither joyful nor anxious, lending a mischievous quality to the activity. Also, a special installation by Anna Kaye. Opening reception: Fri., May 8, 6-8p.m.Info: thesandraphillipsgallery.com

or 303-573-5969. Point Gallery, 765 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Something Borrowed, Something New. A contemporary look at classical objects through the eyes of twelve Colorado artists. Info: 303-596-2309 or pointgallerydenver. com.

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Saks Gallery, 3019 E. 2nd Ave., presents: The Magic of Realism.Trompe l'oeil paintings from William Acheff, Michael Arcieri, Gregory Block, Marina Dieul, David Gray, Richard Hall, Olga & Aleksey Ivanov, Andrea T. Kemp and Eric Wert . Opening reception: Fri., May 15, 5-8p.m. Info: saksgalleries.com, 303-333-4144. Sand Dollar Gallery, 1256 S. Pearl St., presents: Spring Fantasy, celebrating 40 years of art at the gallery with new works by gallery artists, Spring-themed jewelry, watercolors and photo cards by Nancy Condit. Opening reception: Sat., May 2, noon-5p.m. To sign up for Nancy Condit’s Watercolor Workshops, Saturdays, May 16 & 23, email sanddollargallery@gmail.com or call 303-871-8028. Info: sanddollargallerydenver.com. Skylite Station, 910 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Chloe Murdock, with paintings leaning towards abstraction, using various subject matter, vivid colors and electrified textures that infuse the works with an edgy beauty. Info: skylitestation.com, 303-250-8393. SPACE Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, presents: Patterns: Organic/Geometric, examines relationships between shape and space, illuminated by painters, sculptors and multimedia artists, including: Jane Guthridge, Ruth Hiller, Nouman Gaafar, Tyler Aiello, Karen Friedman, Joanne Mattera, Amber George, Lynda Ray and Corey Postiglione. Opening reception: Fri., May 1, 6-9p.m. Info: 720-904-1088, spacegallery.org. SPARK Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Fall, Elaine Ricklin’s photographic work influenced by a reaction to the world, an emotion, a quirky thought, a location or a fleeting vision; Different Angles, Gary

Manuel’s large metal sculptural works incorporating ideas, angles, sharp edges and sometimes wood, through May 10. Opening Fri., May 15, 6-9p.m.: Unfinished Bridges, monotypes consisting of photographs juxtaposed against multi-hued patterns. John Matlack; New Embroidery, works referencing the seasons, landscapes, ancient Egypt, the 1950’s and patterns “painted” on silk with thread by Rob Watt. In the North Gallery: The Great Mask Off, collection of handcrafted masks and portraits by members of the Rocky Mountain Collage Society. Info: 720-889-2200, sparkgallery.com. Sync Gallery, 931 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Impressions, Phyllis Rider’s mixed-media works using recycled materials and papers collected during travels to Japan. Also, Now and Then, Helene Strebel’s paintings influenced by Colorado’s erratic weather patterns, using vivid colors and strong abstractions, through May 9. Opening Fri., May 15, 6-9p.m.: Jim Olson’s sculptures and paintings are figurative in nature with abstraction of the images done in the interest of composition and imagination. Also, Lynda Tygart’s photographic works printed in silver gelatin and bromoils, an offset reproduction process using silver bromide. Info: 303-694-0908 or syncgallery.org. tbellphotographic studio/gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr. Studio A, presents: Focal Points, featuring new photographic pigment transfers and assemblages by Terri Bell and Sharon Meriash. These compositions focus on inanimate subject matter that symbolize life experiences and memories. Opening reception: Fri., May 1, 6-10p.m. Info: 303-564-7376, tbellphotographic. com Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., presents: The Buoyancy of Nothing, Sabin Aell’s

MARTIN HAYES AND DENNIS CAHILL WILL BE APPEARING AT THE SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND ON FRIDAY MAY 15. Playing the fiddle and guitar, hailing from County Clare, Ireland and Chicago, they naturally combine a wide variety of influences. photography based mixed media works in resin. In the Back Gallery: Angela Beloian’s paintings of organic shapes undulate within the space of the canvas; Liz Quan’s porcelain sculptures are organic in nature and Udo Noger’s white-on-white paintings entrap luminosity. Opening reception: Fri., May 8, 5-9p.m. Info: 303-355-8955, walkerfineart.com. William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee St., presents: Earth, Water & Sky, James Cook’s traditional landscape paintings are big and gutsy, full of virtuosity, with vigorous and confident brush strokes; Jivan Lee’s work explores the nature of paint as raw material to address the complexities of how humans see and shape their environment. Also, David Warner’s impressionistic landscapes use arbitrary brushstrokes to show a colorful side of nature.

Info: williamhavugallery.com or 303-893-2360. Vertigo, 960 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Some Ideas Perceived by Mediation of Others. Stefan Chinov’s photography and sculptures combine the experience of the vast and impersonal landscape of Antarctica with the discrete space of individual studio explorations. Info: vertigoartspace.com, 303-573-8378. VSA Arts of Colorado/Access Gallery, 909 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Outside-In Residency, inspired by the works of various outsider artists, students work with professional community artists and teams, culminating in a show. Opening reception: Fri., May 15, 5-8p.m. Info: 303-777-0797, accessgallery.org.

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The Art of War Project Gives Vets Therapeutic, Artistic Opportunities by Max Schosid

or some, artistic expression is one step on the long road to healing. The Art of War Project puts the paintbrush, or camera, in the hands of those who need it most. Since 2013, the Art of War Project has been giving Denver veterans, especially those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, positive and inspiring out-

Little Libraries cal about my hare-brained ideas quickly adopted this as hers and takes special interest in getting 'marketable' books for display.” It’s not a passive hobby. More akin to a labor of love. These libraries require effort to ensure books satisfy wide-ranging preferences, ages, genres and interests. Our close neighbor Claudia Benson’s husband built their library from a $6 thrift-shop cabinet. Having a particular affection for families of young readers, Claudia admits to re-filling her library with inexpensive books picked up from garage sales and other places. Holly South’s husband and son presented her with a handmade Little Free Library in December 2014. She enjoys sharing the experience of collecting and managing her library with her kids. It’s a special activity the family enjoys doing together. “My kids and I check it almost daily to see what's new and what's needed, to straighten it up and rearrange the books. They've been almost as excited about it as I am, which is great. It's a good project for us and helps us

lets for artistic expression. The Art of War Project was started by Curt Bean, a local artist and Iraq War veteran, originally as a way to help the throngs of veterans returning from combat who were suffering from the damaging anxiety disorder. While the project originally focused on painting classes, starting in April the Art of War Project has been offering classes in photography and videography as well. The classes are all run out of the Veterans

: Continued from PAGE 1 weed their book collections too.” According to Todd Matuszewicz, the most rewarding thing about his Little Free Library is “How much people love it. Cars driving by stop to browse or refill the inventory. I rarely have to add books, although I primarily restock the youth section.” Todd’s library is part of a “communal porch” affectionately referred to as the “bus stop” where neighbors are encouraged to relax, read, and connect with others. The most moving part of researching this story was the enthusiasm of these neighborhood champions of literacy and community. Their Little Free Libraries are a vehicle for connecting and for fostering reading for all. More information – including a searchable map of Little Free Library locations – can be found at littlefree library.org. My thanks to Paul Kashmann, former publisher of The Profile for letting me shamelessly steal this and other topics from his editorial prospects list.

of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1, in south Denver. For Marla Keown, who teaches the photography classes, the Art of War Project is less about teaching skills, and more about teaching veterans to see the world in a new way. “I hope to get them comfortable getting that camera out of the bag on a regular basis to shoot whatever type of photography they’re interested in, and shoot it well and with confidence,” says Keown. While the majority of class time deals with how to use manual settings on cameras, the aim of Keown’s classes is for the veterans to explore their own interests, and to find out what they are passionate about. There is no shortage of photography talent at VFW Post 1, either. “We are lucky enough to have a handful of professional photographers at the post and

each of them have interests in different fields, such as landscape, photojournalism or portraiture,” said Keown. “I want to get our classes out in each of these branches so that the veterans can get a feel of their own personal interests, and from there we can improve that specific skill set.” “It’s a place for healing for some, and for others, it is a place veterans are comfortable coming together to share their artistic passions with one another,” said Tylor Belshe, a veteran himself, and the head volunteer with the new photography classes. Belshe leads a group in the Art of War Project that is contributing photographs to The Profile. The Art of War’s new art classes are scheduled for the second Friday of every month. To learn more about the project, go to artofwarproject.com.

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES CAN BE PURCHASED READY TO SET UP, partially built or you can build your own. A map on the website will help you locate libraries in your area. PHOTO BY TYLOR BELSHE.

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University Park News & Views by Diana Helper Here, just as in any other place, in May, we honor our mother!

ho is a neighborhood’s mother? Of course, the wives of all the Founding Fathers! The ladies who took the family cow to pasture (one bit of pasture remains in University Park at 1924 S. Josephine St.), who knew how to make soap, who kept the “me-

Prepare for the annual UP Yard Sale Sat.-Sun. June 6-7. Get your stuff ready to sell (you keep the $$) and plan to tour the other UP yards for some terrific bargains. dicinal” spirits stowed (but available), who shared recipes for suet pudding and cough syrup, who tended the gardens and brought up the kids to be good neighbors. What a legacy to honor! And here are some current ways we can do so; a different life than the olden days, but one to keep everyone involved in perpetuating great neighborhoods: Band Concert - University Park School Band plays at Red Rocks on Tue., May 5! Call the school at 720-424-3410 for full information on this and other events such as the PTA meeting May 7 and Field Day May 29. Learn about Current UP Matters, and chat with your neighbors, at the Annual

Spring Meeting of the UP Community Council, on Wed., May 6, 6:30p.m. Refreshments courtesy of UP United Methodist Church. From 7-8:15p.m., get information about construction, gardens and future trash-containers! Also election of officers, free seeds for your gardens, and more! You also can get seeds from June Morgan for home and other non-profit gardens; call 303-7572563. For all UPCC information visit upcc.us or call UPCC President Traci Samaras, 303-282-7281. Plant a garden at Observatory Park on Sat., May 9 at 10a.m. Once again Grow Local Colorado will help us have the best veggie garden in town, providing fresh vegetables for the folks who come to the Food Bank at University

Church of Christ, 2000 S. Madison. Be a part of this project, coordinated by Jennifer Engleby, jbroderickengleby@ gmail.com or 303-550-3907. Share citywide neighborhood concerns and solutions on May 9 at the Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC) meeting from 9-11:30a.m. Visit denver inc.org for all details of this and other INC events, such as its Zoning and Planning Committee meeting. May 16 at 9:30a.m. and its Parks and Recreation Committee, May 19 at 6p.m., held right here in UP at Brookdale, 2020 S. Monroe. All are welcome at all INC meetings. Keep up with DU and voice your concerns at the quarterly Good Neighbors Meeting, May 27, 6-8p.m. in Room 286, Sturm Hall, 2000 W. Asbury Ave. Park

free in the lot to the west of Sturm by entering 14651 at the parking kiosk as your “coupon” number. Visit du.edu/ communityvisitors for information, or call Will Jones at 303-871-2711. Prepare for the annual UP Yard Sale Sat.-Sun. June 6-7. Get your stuff ready to sell (you keep the $$) and plan to tour the other UP yards for some terrific bargains. This is the first day of summer vacation for UP School, which lets out at 12:45 June 5! See what our fore-mothers started! Little did they know, but how great it is that here we are 129 years later, loving our neighborhood and passing along the legacy. If you have news or views of UP please contact Diana Helper, 303-7334902, or chapinhelper@aol.com.

The Un-Job Fair: Options and Opportunities for Successful Self-Employment by Helen Hand

mall businesses are the cornerstone of our economy and contribute significantly to the quality of life in our community. According to the Small Business Association, small businesses (fewer than 100 employees) employ half the workforce in the US. One-half of those businesses are homebased businesses. But, growing or launching a small

business is not easy. Most small businesses begin with limited funds and the owner must perform most of the tasks of the business. It takes courage, resourcefulness and unbounded energy to take the entrepreneurial leap. Colorado Free University (CFU) has made it its mission to provide support for those adventuresome folks. On May 30, CFU presents its fifth annual signature event. The Un-Job Fair: Options and Opportunities for

It takes courage, resourcefulness, and unbounded energy to take the entrepreneurial leap. Colorado Free University has made it its mission to provide support for those adventuresome folks. Successful Self-Employment is a daylong series of presentations and seminars for those who are running their own businesses or considering launching one. Keynote presentations address essential attitudes and strategies for entrepreneurial success and smaller breakout sessions offer tips and tools for specific business needs. CFU’s local instructors donate their teaching time for this event as their way of giving back to the community. The Un-Job Fair presents inspiration and practical tips and tools at an affordable price. Over 130 entrepreneurs attended

the Un-Job Fair each of the past five years and raved about the energy and ideas shared that day. The inspiration, useful information, and chance to connect with others in the world of small businesses was a huge boon to people who want to take charge of their work lives and become their own bosses. People came with their dreams and left with the confidence to move forward and strategies to help them succeed. One participant commented, “The information I received today was a pep rally to the mind, body and soul. The energy level was very refreshing and absorbing as it captivated my attention and gave me insight and reinforcement” Another wrote “Inspiring. I got a lot of practical advice for breaking through my frustration to finally start my own business.” And one other attendee let us know “Wonderful experience. It provided me with the motivation and information to start my entrepreneurial path.” The Un-Job Fair has even had influence in Africa! Josh Shusko attended the 2013 Un-Job fair and wrote to us, “Currently I'm in Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer, I work with many people here in Namibia who would like to start-up businesses, and the Un-Job Fair gave me a good mix of idealism and pragmatism that I rely on in my business advising.” For information call 303-399-0093 or go to freeu.com.

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Study to Consider Improvements to South Platte, Harvard Gulch by Urban Waterways Restoration Project

he City and County of Denver, the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Colorado Water Conservation Board are partnering on a study to identify restorative improvements to three major urban waterways

A second series of public meetings will take place in the fall of 2015 to review alternative plans for each of the study areas and to collect public feedback on the recommendations. in the City and County of Denver: include Harvard Gulch, Weir Gulch and the South Platte River from Sixth Ave. to 58th Ave. The restorative improvements will be based on achieving ecosystem restoration, flood-risk reduction, and recreation. Partners in this effort include the City and County of Denver (CCD), the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). Lisa Zoeller and Nora Neureiter are assisting with the public outreach pro-

cess, which will begin with a series of three public meetings, one near each of the study areas, to inform the public about the study, answer questions and receive initial input. These meetings are scheduled for Wed., May 6 at Harvard Gulch Recreation Center near Harvard Gulch; and Thur., May 7 at Barnum Recreation Center near Weir Gulch. A meeting was held at Fairview Elementary on April 29 near the South Platte River. The public meetings will be in an open house format from 5:307:30p.m., with a short presentation from 6-6:30p.m. The information presented at these initial public meetings will be largely the same, but we wanted to offer residents multiple opportunities to weigh in at public meeting locations closest to their homes. A second series of public meetings will take place in the fall of 2015 to review alternative plans for each of the study areas and to collect public feedback on the recommendations. A meeting in the spring of 2016 will seek public input on the draft recommendations for all three study areas. The project website will be a good source of background and updated project information as well as an ongoing opportunity for public input for those who cannot attend the public meetings or prefer to provide input electronically. Visit DenverWaterways.com.

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THE DENVER URBAN WATERWAYS RESTORATION STUDY HAS THREE GOALS: ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, FLOOD CONTROL AND DEVELOPING RECREATION along the Platte River, Harvard Gulch and Weir Gulch. The photo above shows Harvard Gulch flooding in Harvard Gulch Park, April, 2007.

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Gardening The Dance of May by Joan Hinkemeyer

ay’s “newfangled mirth” (Shakespeare) ignites a major gardening frenzy among green-thumbers. At last we can indulge in all our pent-up desires to work with warm soil and tender seedlings. In May the song of the universe really begins for

Nourish your soil naturally, ban chemicals, plant native ﬂowers to lure bees and butterﬂies to your plot of paradise and add sweet alyssum to lure benign wasps that control aphids. us because mid-May signals the end of our cold weather – usually. Although it’s full-steam ahead for planting, caution is still the word for tomatoes, peppers and squash. Plant these on Memorial Day when the soil and air temperatures are consistently warm, unless you are using Walls-O’Water, the miniature plant greenhouses. This is Colorado though, and early May can still be unpredictable, so keep tuned to daily weather reports. July temperatures can abruptly change and “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May.” (Shakespeare). Therefore, be certain you’ve hardened off all seedlings before planting. This simply means having them out-

doors in a sheltered location for a few hours each day before plunging them into the soil to fend for themselves in a harsh world of insects, chilly rain, brutal sun and desiccating winds. Buy inexpensive floating row cover at any nursery and have it available to protect young plants when nature turns hostile. Now a word about flowers. It’s natural to want instant color, but your color will be more robust and long-lasting if you pinch off the buds of young annual plants and also of perennial mums. This enables the plant to focus its energies into developing a strong root system that will reap rewards all season. Q. It seems that seed packets have fewer seeds every year, but the prices never go down. What’s going on? A. Part of it is the ever-increasing cost of doing business, especially if you are buying organic seeds. Have you ever tried to save seeds? If so, you know how labor intensive it is and how subject to failure the process is. Commercial growers of plants and seeds have huge labor costs, plus the cost of electricity for greenhouses, site maintenance, fuel, water, taxes etc. Then there are the shipping and delivery costs etc. etc. etc. Then too, most of us have gardens far smaller than those of the World War II generation’s victory gardens, thus requiring fewer seeds. Q. What is the last frost date for Denver? Everyone seems to have a differ-

ent date. A. Climate change and various micro-climates within the city can shift the date, but I generally use May 10 as my safe date, always keeping an eye on the forecasts, however. Believing in an arbitrary frost-free date can create problems here because our weather is so unpredictable. Most vegetables can be planted by mid-May if the soil is warm. Plant heat-lovers such as tomatoes, peppers and squash around Memorial Day when the weather usually settles down. Yes, I do hear some of you saying you remember snow on Memorial Day. I do also, but then this IS Colorado, and we have to get on with planting. Q. I live in a condo with an east-facing balcony and I’d like to grow a few vegetables such as lettuce, kale, beans and tomatoes. Am I dreaming, or is this possible? A. It’s possible, but balcony gardening has its own challenges. First of all, check on weight restrictions since soilfilled containers are heavy. In addition, check out the small rectangular containers that nurseries now carry. These will be perfect for most vegetables and herbs, but tomatoes will require deeper containers. Container plants require watering at least twice daily and slow-release fertilizer, but you’ll do fine and enjoy your own succulent, really fresh vegetables. Enjoy! May is a crazy, busy, racing month

demanding much from us, even though poets call it a merry month. Slow down to become truly aware of the process of gardening and the miraculous tiny seeds you are planting. Feel a connection to the soil as human beings have done for centuries. Nourish your soil naturally, ban chemicals, plant native flowers to lure bees and butterflies to your plot of paradise. Add sweet alyssum to lure benign wasps that control aphids, native milkweeds for monarch butterflies and red tubular plants for hummingbirds. Remember though how depleted your energy becomes in July and plant accordingly. Leave time and space for the garden spirits to laugh and dance. To the dance of May!

TASTE OF THAILAND

When one door closes ….. After 20 great years in Englewood, Taste of Thailand will be moving to

2120 So. Broadway

(Broadway and Evans) in May. Follow our progress at tasteofthailand.net or on Facebook: Taste of Thailand at Englewood, Co. for news

about our reopening.

Come join us in opening our new door.

Call 303-762-9112 for more information.

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Letter To The Editor Dear Staff, I don't live anywhere near Wash Park – more like Belleview and Broadway (southern Englewood) – but you provide a wealth of information that I can't live without. You were a "God Send" during the entire I-25/T-Rex era, when you and only you let the city of Denver know which bridges or streets would be closed. You made my life so much simpler, and it all goes to your great reporting. I like the new style of the paper: size, layout, design graphics.

Please make your "Business as Usual" section a key component of your paper. Businesses rely on you getting the word out; patrons always want new places to visit and try. I am an avid gardener and have learned so much from Joan Hinkemeyer. She is a real keeper!! With new families moving into the Wash Park area and "gardening/yard work" for the first time, they really need her to help guide them!. Barb Wasko Englewood

Help Us Document 50 Years of Great Tennis in Washington Park We need your stories and photos. Contact

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DENVER SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

Paint Recycling Fundraiser Saturday, May 9th 9am-1pm

4 Easy steps to support education, environment, and entrepreneurs

1. 2.

Load up your old latex paint cans.

Bring them to the East parking lot at Denver South High School -1700 E. Louisiana Ave. Denver, CO 80210. Look for the GreenSheen banners and truck.

We will be on hand to unload your vehicle of all recyclable contents (GreenSheen recycles both paint and recycles/reuses the associated steel and plastic containers in which the paint was originally packaged).

Make a payment of $3.00 per accumulative gallon which is totaled and COLLECTED right then and there based on your total volume. Cash or check payment only.

**GreenSheen was established in 2010 as a latex paint reycling facility in Colorado for the purpose of collecting and processing latex paint that would otherwise be destined for the landﬁll. GreenSheen Paint partners with many organizations including Habitat for Humanity to recycle paint waste and sell eco-friendly paint.

NEWS FROM DENVER SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

he Class of 2015 is the recipient of $6.5 million and counting in college scholarships! We have two Daniels Scholars, two Boettcher Scholars, a National Merit Scholar, a National Hispanic Merit Scholar, and a Horatio Alger National Scholar. Further scholarships have been awarded by the DPS Retired Teachers,Coca Cola and Dell. Many more academic scholarships keep rolling into South! Students have been accepted to top-tier schools such as the University of Chicago, Baylor University, Berkeley School of Music, Rollins College, University of Tampa, Drake University, Washington State University, University of Miami, and of course to many in-state schools: Colorado School of Mines, CSU and CU. We are proud to say that 95% of our seniors have been accepted to a college or university. Twenty-two Denver South Juniors (and 14 alternates) have been selected to participate in the prestigious CU Denver Scholars program next school year. The Denver Scholars Program is an early college enrollment program for college-bound, high-achieving, first-generation students who enroll in college courses on campus during their senior year. Students begin their college studies by taking one course at CU Denver during the fall and spring semesters of their senior year in high school. The credit earned in the course can be applied toward a bachelor's degree at the institution the student will attend. South High School was recently selected as the only school in the Denver Metro Area to receive a grant from the GRAMMY Foundation's Signature Schools Community Award program for excellence in high school music education. The funds will be used to expand South's new drumline program. South’s artistic excellence will be on show soon! On May 7, the Art Show will open, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Also on May 7, the choir will perform at 6:30. The concert band, jazz ensemble and drumline will perform in the auditorium at 6:30 on Wednesday, May 13. The concert band will perform a varied repertoire that will include marches, Spanish themes, classical music and a tribute to rock and roll. The jazz ensemble will performt a tribute to Duke Ellington and will perform new arrangements of old standards. The final number will be a combined performance with the jazz ensemble, concert band and drumline. South High School has received a record amount of students hoping to be South High School Rebels for the 2015-2016 school year. The interest in South is alive and well and South continues to show academic, artistic and athletic excellence!

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HOME SWEET HOME

2 BUILDING SITES $1,090,000 On the market May 1st. Two 7,500sf building sites in University Park on the block with The Iliff Mansion. Pat Wall The Kentwood Company 303-880-1433.

1724 S. WASHINGTON – PLATT PARK Platt Park Victorian 1 block off Old South Pearl St, 1,900 sf 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, open main floor plan, all updated, $649,900. Michael Craig 303-898-0493 or Dan Koski 720-276-9920.

2140 S. ADAMS $1,090,000 On the market May 1st. Open House Sunday, May 3rd from 1pm-3pm. Being sold as 15,000sf of land. Call 303-8801433 for sale conditions. Offer deadline May 5th. Pat Wall The Kentwood Company.

1569 S. GRANT ST. – PLATT PARK Available in early May – Opportunity for perfect location facing Platt Park. Victorian Story & Half, 1427sf + 875sf bsmt. – high $500’s – No early showing. Michael Craig 303-898-0493 or Dan Koski 720-276-9920.

3185 S. PEARL – OLD ENGLEWOOD 639sf home with 639sf basement on a large lot in Old Englewood. Home Needs updating. $215,000. Call for info. Michael Craig 303-898-0493 or Dan Koski 720-276-9920.

901 N. CLARKSON ST. – CAPITOL HILL 4,797sf incredible historic property in the heart of Capitol Hill. Original architecture, plaster ceilings, mosaic fireplaces, murals. Contact David Kellar at HS Realty Group 720219-8951 or DKellar@HSRealtyGroup.com.

2245 S. LINCOLN – UNIVERSITY Fix up or Scrape opportunity on 6,400sf duplex site, currently a large brick Bungalow & small carriage house needing updates, $375,000. Michael Craig 303-898-0493 or Dan Koski 720-276-9920.

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