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Each year on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Flags for Fallen Vets places a small American flag at the grave of every veteran buried in the national cemeteries across the country. The program was started more than 25 years ago to help ensure that our nation’s veterans are appropriately remembered on this important day.

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We Have Gone Too Far

During the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, feminist activism, richly diverse in the women involved and its aims, tone, and strategies, exploded in the United States, forever changing society by expanding women’s rights and opportunities. At the center of everything that the women’s liberation movement achieved was gender equality, legal reforms, women’s empowerment, awareness and education, and social and cultural change. As a woman, I embrace these changes. I am, however, concerned about how radical this has become and what damage it has

caused to the family, children, communities, and the nation.

I thought the women’s movement was supposed to increase women’s choices. With the recent firestorm and outrage regarding Harrison Butker’s speech at a private Catholic University, speaking from his own life experience about how much he admires women for getting an education, making lofty career choices, and also looking forward to falling in love, getting married, and having children, I am perplexed. He honored his wife for choosing to be a mother, wife, and homemaker.

Why do these words warrant this animosity, backlash, and threats of distancing and dismissal? Is Harrison Butker out of touch when he said, “To the gentlemen here today: Part of what plagues our society is this lie that has been told to you that men are not necessary in the home or our communities. As men, we set the tone of the culture, and when that is absent, disorder, dysfunction, and chaos set in. This absence of men in the home is what plays a large role in the violence we see all around the nation.”

What Butker said is true and is aligned with research. Father-absence is a huge social issue. Children’s hearts are broken, adverse childhood experiences and trauma are at epidemic proportions, and

mental health issues are out of control. Often women have not been treated well by men, and our country is paying the price. Gloria Steinem, a feminist activist, once opined, “Women need men like a fish needs a bicycle.” Fani Willis declared, “A man is not a plan.” As a woman, I do not need a man, but my children do need a father. I adore having a man who is committed to me as my partner. Having someone to travel, love on our kids and grandkids, and do life with is an amazing gift.

Butker may be a football player, but he is no “dummy.” He knows his research. The General Social Survey, 20142018, proves that married men and women are markedly happier than their unmarried peers. Several studies show

that married men and women are twice as likely to be happy with their lives compared to their unmarried peers.

In Dr. Brad Wilcox’s new book, Get Married, science outlines that marriage is a much more powerful predictor of happiness than two other factors that many young adults think will bring them happiness: work and money. Women can do it all: career, motherhood, and more. Some choose not to try to do it all at once, and others excel at doing both. That is what this is all about. We have the right to choose, and Butker has the right to express his opinions. The crazy negative reactions showcase that we have gone too far. joneen@ narme.org

Lone Tree Resident Cathie Frazzini Appointed to South Suburban Board of Directors

The South Suburban Board of Directors appointed Lone Tree resident Cathie Frazzini to fill the vacant board seat at its May 22 special business meeting. Frazzini will serve the remainder of the vacant term (May 2025), due to the resignation of Susan Pye.

Frazzini joins current board members Pete Barrett, Pam Eller, Keith Gardner and Ken Lucas. She will be sworn in at the June 12 meeting.

“I appreciate the seven qualified applicants that applied,” said Eller. “Cathie’s recent experience on the Lone Tree city council and her ability to represent those residents will be an asset moving forward with development of a new regional park. I’m confident we will have a cohesive board that will continue to make the best decisions for the district.”

Frazzini most recently completed eight years as a council member for the City of Lone Tree, including four years as the Mayor Pro Tem. She served two terms on the Colorado Municipal League’s executive board and was named the President of the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild during her tenure as a member of their executive board. She was also a member of the Lone Tree/South Suburban subcommittee.

“It is an honor to be appointed to the South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board,” said Frazzini. “I am looking forward to serving alongside the accomplished and effective SSPRD team and board members. It is a true privilege to serve, and I

am hopeful that my prior public service experience will benefit the important work being done by this organization.”

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five District residents all serving at-large, who help guide the directions of parks and recre-

ation in the community. Public meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

Funds are limited and it will not be possible to sustain essential services without new funding.

Arapahoe County faces a significant budget shortfall starting in 2025

After years of insufficient tax revenues, combined with a continued increase in demand for services, Arapahoe County faces a choice—and is asking for your input. Read more and provide your input at acbudget.com

Learn more at arapahoeco.gov/ publicworks Public Works & Development Play

Join us for Arapahoe County Public Works and Development’s annual Play Date from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St.

Make sure your voter registration is up to date at ArapahoeVotes.gov to receive your mail ballot at your current address.

The future is on your ballot. ArapahoeVotes.gov Ballots for the June Election begin mailing June 3!

Arapahoe County Master Gardeners will provide an overview of waterwise landscaping and how you can implement water savings in your own yard. The class will be held at Hudson Gardens Tuesday, June 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Scan the QR code to register.

Memorial Day is a tribute to fallen warriors

Graduation ceremonies have been concluding across America. A new crop of high school and college graduates are preparing to meet new life and career challenges. High school graduates who are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to enter a college or university will seek higher education opportunities. Others may go to work with many openings in private business or government opportunities. Some high school and college graduates will enter military service. These young men and women who join the military may pay the supreme sacrifice to preserve and defend freedoms for all Americans at home and abroad.

BY BOB SWEENEY

in military conflicts dating back to the end of the Civil War. History says that three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. General John A. Logan declared that it should be May 30, and it is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom across the newly unified United States of America.

over the ceremonies. After speeches, flowers were placed on both Union and Confederate graves.

The crowd attending the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington was approximately the same size as the 5,000 people who attend the ceremony each year. Today, miniature American flags are placed on each grave, a tradition followed at many national cemeteries and many here in Colorado. Masons are especially dedicated to placing flags at many local cemeteries.

provides so much freedom and opportunity by encouraging and coordinating commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.”

We have just concluded Memorial Day, honoring over 1.1 million American veterans who have perished

That year, the first observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the. Arlington House was once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. General Ulysses S. Grant presided

To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” creating the White House Commission on The National Moment of Remembrance. The Commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which

President John Kennedy stated, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Americans are asked to pause, wherever they are at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, for a moment of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. We need to honor, preserve and remember this tradition.

Millions of Americans were traveling this past week, enjoying the freedoms of living in America. We owe much to our veterans, living and dead, for defending this bastion of Freedom for all.

Remember these honored men and women who defended freedom as we should every day.

Sharon Sweeney — 303-503-1388 Gerri Sweeney — 720-313-9751 gerri@villagerpublishing.com Scottie Iverson swan@denverswan.com

People + Produce at Belleview Station 2024

People + Produce, a Gum Pop Presents event, announces its 5th season at Belleview Station!

Every Sunday June 2 - October 13 9AM - 1PM

Belleview Station / Denver Tech Center

S. Newport St & E Chenango Ave. Denver, CO 80237

For market details, vendor lineups and tickets, visit peopleandproducebvs.com.

It’s farmers market season! People + Produce is returning to Belleview Station for its 5th season, starting on Sunday, June 2.

Every Sunday starting at 9AM attendees can eat fresh and shop small with 50+ Colorado makers & craft vendors. People + Produce at Belleview Station strives to be a place where the community can shop for locally and sustainably grown produce, farmed and fished foods, grocery items, baked goods, artisanal products, and more.

Prefare Meals, the presenting sponsor of this year's farmers market will pop up with delicious samples from their locally sourced and packaged at-home meal kits as well as weekly specials to get these chef-prepared meals delivered right to your door!

Miller Farms returns with weekly fresh produce and will be joined throughout the season by The Urban Orchard, Spruce House Bread, Bjorns Honey, and more with locally sourced grocery items.

This season’s craft vendor lineup includes, but is not limited to: Evey K Fashionliner, Charlie’s Bouquet Bar, Of Mountain’s & Gems, Gold Rush Soaps, Aj’s Dog Bakery, Home Girl Thrift, and Haykin Family Cider.

There will also be a variety of local street food and food truck eats at every market, including The Pizza Box Truck, Little Man Ice cream, Rollin’ Eats, and Yatri Chai Company.

We’re thrilled to partner with Belleview Beer Garden, the local watering hole, to provide live music every Sunday from 11AM to 2PM on their patio and to offer attendees bottomless mimosas and an all-Colorado lineup of brews to enjoy after they shop.

People + Produce is family-friendly, all ages, and free to attend. For more information on market hours, weekly vendor lineups, music schedule, and more please visit peopleandproducebvs.com. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP via Eventbrite to get $1 off their first drink at Belleview Beer Garden and subscribe to the newsletter to receive relevant email announcements.

Be sure to follow People + Produce on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest news and updates.

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Jake Jabs shares amazing history with Cherry Creek Republican Women

Much more than just the founder and face of American Furniture Warehouse!

“If you can’t keep what you earn, why would you work?” began entrepreneur Jake Jakes who has had a remarkable career rich in history, experiences and rewards. His prestigious awards and philanthropic endeavors fill pages. The audience was captivated and he could have held its attention for a day-long seminar with tips for success in business and life and his belief in the free enterprise system. (And this story could have taken four pages or more!) His mom who was from Ukraine and his dad who was from Poland fled communism to freedom in America. Jake was raised in a small Montana town where his parents emphasized honest hard work, stressed education (since theirs was limited) and an outlet for hard times such as a hobby. His large family’s outlet was music and it served him well throughout life.(A music business, working his way through college, guitar store and hooking up with the Grand Ole Opry!)

The self-taught businessman, served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, traveled throughout the world and has made a lifelong study of various forms of government and business. He knows how to take risks and fill a need!

To his beloved Montana State University, he gifted the Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship (Jabs Hall). He stressed the secrets of entrepreneurs that include: filling a need, being honest, having good credit (AFW and

Jake pay cash), being passionate about what you do, and keeping physically fit. He does stay fit, has purpose and continues to work – exercising his brain.

“Entrepreneurs don’t do it for the money,” he said. He has 33 reasons outlined for success and a fascinating autobiography still available – An American Tiger

“It’s a global world today – pay attention,” he concluded.

Jake Jabs sporting his vest embroidered with the Montana State University Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship logo

Jake Jabs, Lynne and Bo Cottrell (back in the day, Jake jammed with Bo’s band The Lawmen)

Jake’s first book, an autobiography, tells his fascinating story with tips for success in business and life

RIGHT: Evie Ashmore, candidate for U.S. House CD 6 John Fabbricatore and Maddison Meeks representing Gabe Evans (serving in the Colorado House) candidate for U.S. House CD 8

ABOVE: Marly Dragoo meets Deborah Flora, candidate for U.S. House CD 4

LEFT: CCRW President Dorothy Gotlieb and Board Members Mary Conroy, Linda Stevens, and Judy Bohn were among those who wore hats to the meeting in honor of the late June Robinson Photos by Scottie Iverson

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Keeping up with 2024 state legislature races

The next election ballot Colorado voters will receive in the mail will be for the June 25 primary election in our congressional and legislative districts.

There are competitive primaries in six of Colorado’s 35 state senate districts. In four state senate districts, two Republicans are competing for the right to represent the GOP on the ballot in November, and in two state senate districts, two Democrats are competing for the nod to be their party’s candidate in the general election.

Colorado’s 65 state legislative districts have competitive primaries between Republicans in nine districts and between Democrats in six. The candidates for the remaining 50 state House districts are set for the general election.

Before delving into some of those party primaries, we want to focus on races in our immediate area, where there are no primary battles thus candidates for the state legislature in November have been set.

In State Senate District 26, which includes Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills Village, incumbent Democratic Sen. Jeff Bridges will face Republican Bob Lane in November.

Bridges, who holds a Master’s of Divinity degree from Harvard, was appointed to the state Senate by a vacancy committee in January 2019 after former Sen. Daniel Kagan resigned halfway through his term. Bridges is running for his second and final four-year stint. He serves on the all-important Joint Budget Committee and chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Sen. Bridges’ accomplishments in office include sponsoring the bill to provide full day kindergarten for all Colorado public school children, “sponsoring the nation’s most comprehensive paid sick leave policy to ensure that every Colorado employee earns six days of paid sick leave every year,” and “sponsoring a $25 million small business grant program to make sure Colorado’s economy came back from Covid even stronger than before.”

According to his LinkedIn profile, Lane is a registered representative at Lane Strategies Financial Advising. The Villager was unable to locate a website or any other information on his campaign.

In State Senate District 16, which includes parts of Arapahoe County and Jefferson County, Republican Centennial City Council Member Robyn Carnes is challenging incumbent Democratic State Sen. Chris Kolker, whose “work at the Capitol is focused on

education, budget transparency, and mental health systems to protect and provide equal opportunity for all.” Kolker sponsored HB231112 Earned Income and Child Tax Credits that increased the income tax credit for low and middle-income working individuals and families, as well as SB23-019 Out-of-State Online Retail Vehicle Purchases to protect Coloradans consumers purchasing vehicles from out-of-state online retailers. This year, he was a prime sponsor of SB24-111 Senior Primary Residence Prop Tax Reduction, which reduces property tax assessed value for the 2025 and 2026 property tax years for senior homeowners who previously qualified for the senior homestead exemption in 2020 or later years but have since moved, and provides a similar property tax benefit. It was signed into law on May 14. Kolker has been endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers in Colorado.

Carnes was elected to the Centennial City Council in November 2021. She has been endorsed by Republican elected officials Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, state Sen. Mark Baisley, District Attorney John Kellner, County Commissioners Jeff Baker and Abe Laydon, Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko, Centennial City Council Members Don Sheehan and Rik Holt, Aurora City Council Members Danielle Jurinsky, Dustin Zvonek, and Stephanie Hancock.

Democratic State Rep. Chad Clifford was appointed by a vacancy committee to represent State House District 37, which includes all of Greenwood Village and part of Centennial, on January 3, 2024 when former state Rep. Ruby Dickson resigned the post. Clifford is running for election on November 5 to retain the seat. His challenger is Republican Danny D. Moore, a Navy veteran and entrepreneur who ran for Colorado Lieutenant Governor in 2022 on the ticket with gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl.

According to his campaign website, Clifford, who sent out weekly newsletters to constituents during the 2024 legislative session, “has been heavily involved with emergency management and still serves as a Government Operations Lead for the American Red Cross.” He also “serves as a police officer with departments all over the state as a Colorado Ranger.” Clifford has held multiple town hall meetings since being appointed, most recently on May 23 in Greenwood Village and on May 30 in Centennial. Clifford was a prime sponsor on six bills

in his first legislative session, five of which passed. Two have been signed into law and three, including HB24-1360 Colorado Disability Opportunity Office to support the integration of Coloradans with disabilities into their communities, are awaiting signature by the governor.

Moore’s website states that he is the former director of global operations for a large defense company and founder, president, and CEO of DeNOVO Solutions LLC, as well as president and CEO of Thornberry Consulting LLC. He holds a B.S. from Colorado Christian University and an M.B.A from the University of Phoenix.

Colorado State House District Three includes Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, and Sheridan. Three-term incumbent Democratic state Rep. Meg Froelich, running for a fourth and final term, is best known for her work protecting women’s rights for reproductive healthcare without government interference. She holds a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College and an M.A. from the University of Michigan, as well as a credential in secondary education from Dominican University of California. Froelich is a former film producer who began her tenure in the legislature in January 2019 when she was appointed to fill the vacancy created when Jeff Bridges was appointed to the state senate after having been elected HD3 representative. She was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022.

Froelich’s Republican challenger in November will be Mickey (Michaela) Neal. Her website describes her as a 30-year-old woman who is concerned about crime, taxes, energy, the First Amendment, and self-protection. Her website says, “The Colorado State government has had many recent decisions overturned in the US Supreme Court,” but none of those decisions are named. Her website also states, “There is a clear lack of respect for the Constitution on the part of our local legislators. There is widespread discouragement about rising taxes in Colorado…I desire to bring hope (and) put power back in the hands of the people.”

State House District 38, which includes Centennial, Littleton, and Columbine Valley, stretching between Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, has been represented by Democratic state Rep. David Ortiz since January 2021. Ortiz has decided not to run for re-election so this will be an open seat in November.

Gretchen Jeannette Rydin, the Democratic candidate hoping to take Ortiz’ place, describes herself as, “Littleton City Council Member, therapist, social worker, musician and advocate.” She holds a B.A. from Brigham Young

University and an M.S.W. from Howard University. She previously worked for a human rights organization in Washington DC and served on the board of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. In addition to her other responsibilities, Rydin plays the violin and viola as a member of the Denver Pops Orchestra.

Rydin’s website lists equitable housing, small business, and mental health and addiction among her priorities. It also contains endorsements from 32 current and former elected Democratic leaders, including U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully, outgoing HD38 state Rep. David Ortiz, State Senator Chris Kolker, Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter, and state House Majority Leader State Rep. Monica Duran.

The Republican candidate for HD38 is Jeffrey Patty, an attorney who has been a prosecutor in the Fifth Judicial District and recently worked as a “senior leader for an S&P 500 company, managing employees all over the world.” He also “finished second in his class in law school and was a Division 1 athlete.”

According to his website, Patty believes that “We’ll never be able to really do good unless we are free. If we can restore government back to its rightful place as the protector of liberty and justice, then we will have the freedom to do the good that government never can.”

We turn now to some of the intraparty contests in other state Senate and state House districts. In state Senate District 10 in El Paso County, one-term incumbent Republican Sen. Larry Liston is being challenged for the 2024 nomination by two other Republicans, David Stiver and Rex Tonkins. Whichever of those three candidates wins the primary will also win the general election because no Democrat is running for the seat.

In SD18 in Boulder, where state Senate President Steve Fenberg is term-limited, two Democrats are competing to replace him. Incumbent HD49 Rep. Judy Amabile, who has served in the legislature since 2020 and chairs the Business Affairs & Labor Committee, is being challenged by “progressive Democrat and innovative equity-focused leader” Jovita Schiffer in the primary. Whichever of these two candidates wins the Democratic primary will also win the general election because no Republican is running for the seat.

In SD2 in Douglas County, where current Republican state Senator Jim Smallwood is term-limited and cannot run again, one-term HD45 Repub-

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lican state Rep. Lisa Frizell, who previously served eight years as Douglas County Assessor, is being challenged for the GOP nomination for the state Senate by Tim Arvidson, who describes himself as a “staunch defender of America First principles,” with “over 37 years in the technology industry,” who has “held positions on the public safety board and citizens charter committee.” He vows to “end the woke agenda” and “secure election integrity.” Whichever wins the nomination will face Democrat Jennifer Brady in November in this traditionally Republican district.

In Denver, one-term Democratic state Rep. Elizabeth Epps is being

challenged in the primary by Democrat Sean Camacho. Epps, who was first elected two years ago in this heavily Democratic district by a 72-point margin after beating her Democratic opponent in the primary by six points, drew negative attention when, during the special session of the general assembly last November, she joined a group of pro-Palestinians protestors in the House gallery while the House was in session, and later shouted, “Free Palestine,” from the lectern when she was called on to speak about a federal lunch program. During her testimony, she requested that an amendment to the federal lunch program be added that would prohibit buying food for it from Israel. It was not well received.

Responding to Epps’ behavior, Democratic House Speaker Rep. Julie McCluskie, removed Epps from the House Judiciary Committee, noting that committee memberships depended on House members’ “respect of their colleagues, ability to collaborate, and adherence to decorum, which was clearly violated during our special session.”

Epps’ challenger in the June 25 Democratic primary is attorney and military veteran Sean Camacho. Camacho’s website includes endorsements from a long list of Democrats, including Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, state Senate President Steve Fenberg, state House Majority Leader Monica Duran, state Senators Rachel Zenzinger, Chris Hansen,

Dafna Michaelson-Jenet, Nick Hinrichsen, and Jeff Bridges, along with state Reps. Steven Woodrow, Shannon Bird, Meg Froelich, David Ortiz, Andy Boesenecker, Chad Clifford, and six other sitting members of the legislature, along with CU Regent Ilana Spiegel, Denver Rabbi Steven Foster and his wife, former state Sen. Joyce Foster.

The winner of the Epps-Camacho primary will face Republican Kyle Witter, who describes himself as a 2020 graduate of CSU who “works in media for a weather news network,” and also “in theaters in Northern Colorado and as a rideshare driver.” He enjoys “kayaking, gaming, watching great shows, filmmaking, railfanning, and planespotting.”

Legislature reinvents school funding after 30 years

The FY 2024-2025 state budget, signed by Governor Polis on April 29, included funding to finally pay off the “budget stabilization factor,” which was a fancy way of saying that, going back to 2010, the legislature did not fund K-12 public schools in Colorado at the level required by law, so it “owed” money to its schools. That debt was paid, and it came with a commitment that the state would not get behind in its obligation to fund the schools in the future.

When the $40.6 billion budget was signed, sealed, and delivered, Arapahoe County state Sen. Jeff Bridges said, “This year’s bipartisan budget…included investments (that) will address our workforce shortages, expand access to behavioral health resources, support public schools, and make our communities safer.”

The legislature also successfully completed a full revamp of the way Colorado public schools are funded, something it has not done in 30 years, which it acknowledged with

these words included in HB24-1448

New Public School Finance Formula, “Colorado’s total program formula, pursuant to Section 22-54-104, has not been significantly updated since 1994.”

The new formula for funding the state’s public schools, including charter schools:

• Increases statewide per pupil funding for the coming year by $420/student;

• Provides extra money for small and large rural school districts;

• Provides extra money for school districts for at-risk students suffering from poverty;

• Provides extra money for school districts to provide special education services;

• Provides extra money for school districts with students who are English language learners.

When he signed the bill on May 23, Gov. Polis said, “I am thrilled that today we have updated the school finance formula for the first time in 30 years, ensuring that Colorado schools and students have

the resources they need to succeed. With this new formula, we are ensuring that students of all backgrounds can thrive in our schools, strengthening Colorado’s future.”

State House Speaker Julie McCluskie echoed those sentiments, saying, “For far too long, our school finance formula has not invested in the students with the greatest needs, underfunding rural districts and those serving more children in poverty.”

SB24-188 Public School Finance, also signed into law on May 23, provided the mechanism to pay off the budget stabilization factor and set per pupil base funding at $8,496 for FY 2024-2025.

Other important legislation related to education was passed this year.

HB24-1364 Education-Based Workforce Readiness, signed into law by Gov. Polis on May 23, will allow the Colorado Department of Education to analyze the costs and potential savings to the state and its school districts “to provide students the opportunity to obtain college

credits, industry credentials, and work-based learning experiences. The study must also include an analysis of the effects of consolidating certain postsecondary and workforce readiness programs.”

HB24-1446 Professional Development for Science Teachers, also signed into law on May 23, will provide free, in-person or virtual professional development training on interventions that can be used to assist students who are struggling in science, including those with disabilities and those who are still learning English. The program will especially focus on rural school districts.

HB24-1282 Ninth-Grade Success Grant & Performance Reporting is designed to increase the effectiveness of the current program that assists students in ninth grade with developing the skills needed to complete high school and extend that success to their future education and careers. This bill was signed by the governor on May 18.

Greenwood Village office building loses half its value in six years

BY FREDA MIKLIN

Although office buildings in south metro Denver have not generally experienced vacancy rates as high as those seen downtown in the city’s center, older, Class B space has been increasingly difficult to lease in our area, even with reduced rents.

On April 8, 2024, a three-story, 163,323-square foot, 50-year-old office building with 654 surface parking spaces on 10 acres at 5600 S. Quebec Street in Greenwood Village, was purchased by 5600 S Quebec LLC of Dallas TX, for $9,000,000. The seller, HRE Quebec LLC of Northbrook IL, purchased the property on May 16, 2018 for $18,000,000.

Advertising for space in the building indicates it has local ownership and contains the name Good Signature Management, whose CEO and founder is Ken Good, a local real estate investor. Good’s company, which operates in Texas and

Colorado, lists the building as one of its properties on its website. Space throughout the building is currently being offered for lease at $19.00 per square foot.

The property is one-half mile away from the Orchard Light Rail station.

Current tenants listed on the directory at the building include solar energy company Arcadia, Care Point P.C., 7-Eleven, Inc., Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Acute WealthCare, LLC, Heal-

thOne Health Care at Home, Colorado Muscle Worx, and ImproveYourHouse.com. There are 11 vacancies listed.

One year ago, Cherry Hills Village resident Afshin Safavi bought a similar-size building with 163,647 rentable square feet and 708 parking spaces two blocks away at 5800 S. Quebec Street in Greenwood Village for a fraction of its prior value. It is a five-story, 45-year-old structure on 6.24 acres that had last changed hands in 2013 for $27,000,000.

Safavi announced plans to make the building the home of Colorado Health & Tech

Centers, a venture that would house medical and biotech entities.

Monument sign outside building at 5600 S. Quebec Street appears to have had some tenant names removed on the bottom.

Photos by Freda Miklin

5600 S. Quebec Street in Greenwood Village

How to Find Reliable Health Information Online

Dear Savvy Senior,

How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust.

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You’re wise to be skeptical! There’s an overwhelming amount of health advice on the internet today and it can be hard to tell what’s credible. To help you sort through the online clutter and locate reliable, trustworthy health information, here are a few tips to follow, along with some top-rated sites you can turn to with confidence.

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First, know that Google or Bing is not always the best place to start a search. You’ll increase your odds of finding reliable health information if you begin with websites run

Dear Readers,

Estate Planning Checklist

Once you have signed the estate plan documents to meet your goals, the following steps should be followed:

• Title your investment/ savings accounts as advised by your attorney;

• Title your home and other real properties as ad-

by government agencies (identified by URLs ending in .gov), medical associations (often .org) or academic institutions (.edu).

Commercial websites (usually ending in .com), such as drug or insurance companies who may be trying to sell you their products, are usually not the most trustworthy options. To find out who’s sponsoring a site and where the information came from, click on the “About Us” tab on the site’s home page.

checkers do offer potential diagnoses that could fit your set of symptoms, they are often inaccurate, and tend to err on the side of caution says Ateev Mehrotra, MD, professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. AI tools, like ChatGPT, can also be wrong or generate false but scientific sounding information.

Also note that good health and medical information changes all the time so check the date that information was published to make sure it’s current.

Some other areas you need be wary of include online symptom checkers and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While symptom

vised by your attorney;

• Review your life insurance needs;

• Check your beneficiary designations on life insurance;

• Check your beneficiary designations on your IRA and 401(k) accounts;

• Give a copy of your Health Care and Gen-

You also need to be cautious about using medical information from social media, online forums or YouTube. Comments in these places may sound authoritative even if the authors have no medical training or expertise.

Top Health Sites

While there are many excellent websites that provide reliable health and medical information,

eral Financial Powers of Attorney documents to your primary care physician or treating professional and your designated agent;

• Make sure your homeowner’s and automobile insurance meet your needs;

• Obtain a liability insurance umbrella rider of at least $1 million;

one of the best all-purpose sites that’s recommended by Consumer Reports for researching symptoms and conditions is MedlinePlus (medlineplus.gov).

A service of the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, and part of the National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus provides highquality, trustworthy health and wellness information that’s easy to understand and free of advertising.

Here are a few additional websites, recommended by the Medical Library Association and others, to help you find reliable information on specific diseases, conditions and treatments.

Cancer: National Cancer Institute (cancer.gov), American Cancer Society (cancer.org) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (nccn.org).

Heart disease:

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American Heart Association (americanheart.org), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (nhlbi.nih.gov).

Diabetes: American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).

Alzheimer’s disease: Alzheimer’s Association (alz. org) and Alzheimers.gov

Public health and vaccines: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc. gov).

Alternative medicine: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (nccih. nih.gov) and the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ods. od.nih.gov).

Any research you do online before seeing a doctor, be sure to save or print your findings out on paper, including the site you got your information from, so you can review it together.

2. General Financial Power of Attorney;

3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and

4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).

• Make sure all assets are titled as discussed with your attorney, i.e. joint tenancy, or in the name of your trust, or tenancy in common, depending upon your particular estate plan;

• Make sure that there are no payable on death or transfer on death designations to people who are not your intended beneficiaries, or which are contrary to your estate plan documents/ goals;

• Keep your documents in a secure place (especially your original Will, so that it is not lost, stolen, destroyed or burned up);

• Provide someone outside of your household with the name of your estate plan attorney, to contact in the event of an emergency.

What are the four key medical/estate plan documents you need now?

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in

view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package:

1. Healthcare Power of Attorney;

Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

Donald Glenn Peterson, Esq. Don Peterson Law Firm

80111 Phone: (303) 758-0999 E-Mail: Donald@PetersonLaw.co

Bryant or Wilson? Choose your poison

Kris Bryant returned to the Rockies lineup last week (and went 0-for-4 to drop his season’s batting average to .137).

The same day, Russell Wilson practiced with the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Which one rates as the bigger bust in Denver?

Here are some facts to weigh in reaching your decision:

Bryant signed with the Rockies as a free agent in March 2022, landing a seven-year, $182 million contract with a full no-trade clause.

completions for 6,594 yards and 42 touchdowns, with 19 interceptions and a passer rating of 90.8—more than 10 points below the 101.8 he averaged in Seattle.

release Wilson and eat almost all the money still guaranteed to him.

So again, I ask: Which one was the bigger bust?

Or maybe the question should be: Which one was the costlier mistake?

Wilson was acquired— same month, same year—in a blockbuster trade with Seattle that cost the Broncos three veteran players and five draft choices. He then signed a five-year, $245 million extension ($161 million guaranteed) before ever playing a down for Denver.

Initial reactions?

“Bryant will step in as the new face of a franchise that has traded away Nolan Arenado and seen Trevor Story hit free agency over the past two off-seasons,” wrote Major League Baseball, calling it a “major splash” by the Rockies.

“The Broncos have found their answer at the quarterback position,” began the team’s press release announcing the trade.

Bryant had won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2015 and the NL Most Valuable Player Award the next year, when he led the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series championship in more than a hundred years.

Wilson had led the Seahawks to two Super Bowls and should have won both but got only one of them, and was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection.

But neither was coming off a marquee season. Bryant had been traded to the Giants as a stretch-run rental, and the Seahawks, concerned with how Wilson’s game was aging, had lost faith in him.

Forty-seven games into this year, Bryant had played in only 36.7% of Colorado’s games in two-and-a-half seasons.

When the Broncos cut him loose earlier this year, Wilson had started 30 of Denver’s 34 games in his two years in orange and blue.

Bryant’s composite stats through 136 of a possible 371 games were a .247 batting average with 16 home runs and 51 runs batted in. All pedestrian.

Wilson’s stats across two NFL seasons as the Broncos’ starting quarterback: 589

The Rockies won 127 and lost 197 the first two seasons after Bryant donned purple pinstripes (and all the other uniform combinations the modern Major League Baseball team must now wear through a season). They’ve lost more than two-thirds of their games so far this season, most of them without Bryant.

The Broncos’ record with Wilson under center was 1119.

The Rockies are still on the hook for $108 million to Bryant after he collects his $28 million this season.

The Broncos currently will have to pay Wilson $39 million for the upcoming season to end their financial obligation to him.

Moving Bryant to a team with a shot at making the playoffs seems unlikely for several reasons: injury history and resulting limited availability, recent lackluster performance, remaining salary obligation. (The latter is unless the Rockies are willing to pay the bulk of the remainder in his contract, as they did when they shipped Nolan Arenado to St. Louis.)

Unable to find a trade partner, the Broncos had to

Costlier, by the way, means more than just the relative cost-effectiveness of the two huge cash outlays.

The Rockies are trying to move forward with prospects, young players who need to play in order to gain experience and learn what it takes to succeed in the Major Leagues.

When a team has so much money tied up in someone such as Bryant, who turned 32 in January and will be 36 in the last year of his contract, it’s almost impossible to turn him into bench depth.

In the Broncos’ case, they gave up EIGHT players/draft choices. Most of those players are contributing in Seattle. And last month, Denver had to invest in another “answer at quarterback” who may or may not be the long-term answer.

So?

The answer probably depends on your level of passion for each team.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 16 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at denny dressman@comcast.net.

THIS EXTRAORDINARY, NEARLY-NEW TRADITIONAL HOME ON A RARE COUNTRY LANE IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GREENWOOD VILLAGE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED, TOP TO BOTTOM BY SODERSTROM CONSTRUCTION. WITH EXQUISITE ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL THE HOME AND PROPERTY HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM CLASSICAL TRADITIONAL TO TRANSITIONAL STYLING. WALLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, SURFACES HAVE BEEN CONVERTED AND ENHANCED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PERFECTION. TOP OF THE LINE APPLIANCES, TILES, NATURAL WOODS AND GRANITES GRACE EVERY SURFACE. CEILINGS HAVE BEEN RAISED AND RE-IMAGINED AND THE ONCE LUSH POND HAS BEEN SUPPLANTED BY IRON FENCED EXQUISITE GARDENS, AN EXTRAORDINARY DIVING POOL AND SPA WITH A CASCADING FOUNTAIN AND AN OUTDOOR GAZEBO FIT FOR ANY OCCASION. IN ADDITION TO THE ATTACHED 3-CAR GARAGE AND STOREROOM, THE INDOOR POOL ROOM HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A 1,400 SQ FT PARTY/SPORTS/ADDITIONAL 6 CAR GARAGE WITH GLASS DOORS THAT OVERLOOK THE FABULOUS YARD AND ROLLING GROUNDS OF THE METICULOUSLY TREED 2 1/2 ACRE SITE. 3400 S WILLIAMETTE LANE IS REMINISCENT OF THE ESTATES OF THE SOUTH, YET IT SITS ACROSS FROM GLENMOOR COUNTRY CLUB, MINUTES FROM EVERY AMENITY AND TRANSPORTATION HUB. THIS HOME IS THE EPITOME OF QUALITY, LIVABILITY, FUNCTION AND STYLE. COME SEE IT FOR YOURSELF!

Museum of Outdoor Arts Unveils Dazzling Summer Art Events Schedule at Marjorie Park

Immersive Theater, Live Music, and A New Permanent Exhibit: The Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities Take The Spotlight

The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) is thrilled to unveil its fourth annual summer programming lineup, promising an extraordinary fusion of art and entertainment at Marjorie Park. Set against the backdrop of captivating sculptures and murals, this season’s events are poised to transport attendees into realms of imagination and wonder.

This year, the Museum of Outdoor Arts introduces a special treat: many events will be complimentary, inviting attendees to bring their own picnics while indulging in artful entertainment. Marjorie Park will come alive with a dynamic lineup of events under the Marjorie Park Uncorked series with live performances, including electrifying musical performances that resonate with soul-stirring melodies, comedy acts that promise laughter and joy for all and fall outdoor movie nights.

“We invite the community

to join us in celebrating the magic of art and entertainment at our beautiful Marjorie Park,” said Executive Director Cynthia Madden-Leitner.

“With an eclectic mix of experiences awaiting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by.”

Central to the summer festivities is the debut of MOA’s latest permanent exhibit: The Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities. A marvel of ingenuity and imagination, this immersive installation, created by Lonnie Hanzon and his team of artisans, invites visitors to journey through a labyrinth of curiosities and illusions, challenging perceptions and sparking curiosity at every turn.

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Summer Event Lineup: Impossible Things | Select Dates May 25th – June 16th

MOA has teamed up with The Catamounts and Hanzon Studios to bring you this wonderfully amazing immersive theater experience at Marjorie Park.The experience utilizes

Lonnie Hanzon’s reimagined Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities and other elements of Marjorie Park as the set to this truly unique story. Tickets start at $40.

FREE!

Marjorie Park Uncorked: Live Music | Wednesday, June 19th, Wednesday, July 24th, Wednesday, August 7th

Doors: 5:30 p.m., Performance 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Marjorie Park Uncorked features wine, beer, yard games and live music! New in 2024, bring your own picnic. There is limited seating available, first come, first served and all are welcome to bring their own folding chair, cushions and blankets. Reserve FREE tickets.

FREE!

Rock The Block | June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th, September 12th, September 26th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This summer, during the months of June, July, August, and September, Marjorie Park

will be open to the Greenwood Plaza office community on select Thursdays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Community members are invited to join MOA, enjoy their lunches in the park while watching live music from a variety of small music ensembles, learn about MOA events and memberships, and network with their community partners. Reserve FREE tickets.

FREE!

SCFD Free Days | May 20th, June 24th, July 15th, August 19th, September 16th, October 14th. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Enjoy free entry into MOA’s Marjorie Park for self-guided tours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on select Mondays of every month from May through October on SCFD Free Days with ticket reservation. Last admission is granted at 4:00 p.m. and the park closes at 5:00 p.m. Reserve FREE tickets.

FREE!

Marjorie Park Uncorked: Comedy | Thursday, September 5th + September 19th 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Marjorie Park Uncorked goes LOL this fall, featuring a comedic lineup curated by

DeadRoom Comedy. Alongside these hilarious acts, attendees can enjoy the art within Marjorie Park and a selection of wine and beer, complemented by snacks, available for purchase. Tickets coming soon!

Fever Presents: Candlelight Concert From Bach to The Beatles | July 13th

Additional performances will be announced soon!

Doors: 7:00 p.m., Show 8:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

FREE!

Marjorie Park October Movie Nights | Friday, October 18th, Saturday, October 19th

Doors: 5:00 p.m., Show: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Enjoy a Halloween themed movie in plein air at Marjorie Park. Bring your own chair and blanket or cuddle up near one of our firepit tables. FREE admission, firepit tables may be reserved at an additional fee. Movie titles and tickets will be announced soon!

MOA also offers membership which provides special discounts and members only opportunities. Patrons may view a full schedule of upcoming events and reserve tickets at moaonline.org/ events.

INTERESTINGPLACES A Few Days in Seoul Korea

I had a recent opportunity to join my daughter on a trip to Seoul, where she was traveling on business for her K-pop enterprise. Korea of course is the origin of K-pop or Korean pop music.

I flew Delta through Seattle, then Seoul. A long trip but there are no nonstop flights out of Denver. One could alternatively fly from Denver to Tokyo then Seoul or connect via the west coast on several other airlines.

the night markets, sampling delicious street foods including roast duck, toasted marshmallows, and tanghulu. The latter is fresh fruit on long sticks, coated in caramelized sugar. We tried making this at home once but getting the sugar mixture hot enough without lots of splatter and burnt skin was challenging.

Speaking of K-pop, a decade ago there was a popular music and dance video called Gangnam Style. Gangnam is one of 25 districts in Seoul and is quite upscale. It’s considered the Beverly Hills of Seoul.

In Gangnam is the Starfield COEX mall and convention center. It’s a huge underground mall, the highlight being the library, a towering structure with over 70,000 books on shelves reaching over 40 feet high. It’s a great place to enjoy a coffee and people watch.

There are many opportunities to explore fashion and beauty in Seoul. My daughter took a makeup class and we both did a color analysis. It turns out that my colors are cool winter, meaning navy and purple rather than yellow and orange. You don’t know what you don’t know.

We explored

While one can enjoy Korean barbecue in Denver, in Seoul it’s the real deal. Rather than cooking a variety of meats on a hot plate, each table had a small grill with real coals. The waitress stood at the table cooking our meats. Deserts were plentiful and one morning we went for breakfast, but the café had a huge array of cakes and sweets, far more tempting than eggs or cereal, even if not very healthy.

Visiting a cat café was a novelty. It’s a coffee shop filled

with about 50 cats, not recommended for those allergic to cats. Petting the cats was not advised as some were biters. I’m fine with a normal coffee shop thank you. The city is high tech with coffee shops displaying large interactive electronic menus to place orders. The subways were clean and quite safe, in sharp contrast to our experiences in New York City last fall. When a train arrives at the station, passengers line up for boarding. Compare that to the unruly crowds boarding an RTD light rail train after a Broncos game. We visited several ancient palaces including Changgyeongung and Gyeonghuigung, both easier to visit

than pronounce. Overall, it was a short but fun trip, to a high-tech city with amazing food. Seoul is worth a short detour if you are traveling through Asia or even a short stand-alone trip.

IN THE EYES OF BRIAN Bio Retinal specialist, writer, Greenwood Village resident email: joonbug@mac.com

Stephanie and I in the Gangnam District.

Cat cafe in Seoul

My color analysis

Korean BBQ

Starfield COEX Library

Mazda CX-90 Has Hybrid Crossover Luxury

I have nothing but respect for Mazda, once famous for developing a rotary type of engine that never replaced the standard piston, valve, traditional engines pioneered by Henry Ford. Today Mazda has engineered and developed an outstanding line of vehicles that includes hybrid models, such as the CX-90 test driven this week.

This combination hybrid system with battery power

and gasoline engine produces a powerful drive with 323 horsepower, along with hybrid fuel mileage of 56 mpg, and 25 mpg gasoline mileage. The eight-speed “Skyactiv,” transmission blends the drive package perfectly with the two systems.

The CX-90 is one of their luxury models with a multitude of electronic, safety, and comfort features with a manufacturer’s suggest

retail price of $58,920 and loaded with optional equipment. The design and appearance are elegant with premium“Rhodium White” metallic paint. Final assembly in Hofu, Japan with Japanese engine, transmission, and skilled craftsmanship. This vehicle is loaded with every safety

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feature, and special option in the current vehicle domain. Adding even new features of front-end cross traffic warnings, along with the rear safety warnings. Another new feature is “secondary collision reduction,” adding to multiple safety features including frontal, knee, curtain, and side impact air bags.

Mazda vehicles have many controls, dials, and knobs. They are fine tuned for diligent drivers who like multiple features such as the 300-degree view monitor system. This model features the combination of hybrid economy from the battery system linked to the gasoline engine, the best of both worlds with no worry about finding a charging station while on the road, or a highway power failure.

The interior features 7-passenger seating, 8-way driver’s seat with lumbar

comfort, driver’s seat memory, heated and ventilated front seats with 3-zone climate control, and special 1500v power outlet for mountain camping or home usage. Paddle steering wheel paddles add to the Skyactiv transmission, and the “D” mode handles the drive demands easily.

Riding on 21” alloy wheels and all-season tires, all-wheel drive, and windshield deicer, and heated power mirrors with turn lamps, this vehicle is perfect for Colorado winter drives.

With the battery PHEV dual hybrid system this is a heavy vehicle. I would recommend that the Mazda engineers muscle up the suspension system for a softer ride adding to the comfortable first, and second row captain chair seating.

This is an excellent allaround vehicle perfect for families, geared for outdoor winter driving, and outstanding economy with the dual hybrid, gasoline crossover system. The CX-90 has it all under a power panoramic moonroof.

A very versatile vehicle.

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OBJECTIONS TO REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS & VALUATIONS

Beginning MAY 1, 2024 and no later than JUNE 10, 2024. Assistance: County Assessor’s office at 303-795-4600.

CENTENNIAL SUMMER SOCIALS

DISTRICT 4 - MAY 29 -PINEY CREEK HOLLOW

PARK

DISTRICT 3 - JUNE 5- LINKSVIEW PARK

DISTRICT 2 JUNE 6 - HERITAGE VILLAGE PARK

DISTRICT 1 - JUNE 12 - ARAPAHOE PARK

6-8 p.m. for all socials. Live music, food trucks, local vendors, yard games and kids activities. Info: 303-325-8000

TESORA CULTURAL 23RD ANNUAL INDIAN MARKET

JUNE 1-2 at The Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison. 10:00-4:00 both days. American Indian Art, Culture & Dance. Small admission fee, free parking. VIP Patron Party May 31, 6-9 p.m. RSVP. Info: 303-839-1671.

FREE CHIPPING AND MULCH CITYWIDE

JUNE 1 FROM 8 a.m.-noon. The City of Centennial, alongside Jacobs, Terrace Assoc., and South Suburban Park & Recreation District, offers a free City-wide tree recycling. Crop off your tree limbs and woody plant materials at two locations and grab some free mulch. Drop off locations: South Suburban’s Willow Spring Service Center

- 7100 S. Holly St. or Centennial Eagle St. Facility at 7272 S. Eagle St. Mulch available at noon. Bring a tarp & shovel. Details: 303325-8000.

WHAT’S NEW? BALLOTS FOR THE JUNE ELECTION BEGIN MAILING

JUNE 3

Make sure your voter registration is up-to-

date at ArapahoeVotes.gov

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

FERMENTATION CLASS: GINGER

ALE

JUNE 6, 7-8 p.m. at CSU Extension

-Arapahoe At the County office in Centennial. Learn how to make this beverage at home. Workshop is $10. RSVP.

PUBLIC WORKS & DEVELOPMENT

PLAY DATE AT DOVE VALLEY

JUNE 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St. Learn more at Arapahoe.gov/publicworks

MENTAL HEALTH OF OPEN HOUSE WOOL SPINNING

JUNE 8 at 17 Mile House Farm Park and discover how animal wool is spun into the sweaters we wear. FREE event. Reservations required. Register arapahoeco.gov/17 mile house

COLO. UNMASKED

JUNE 8, 6 p.m. at Haven in the Pines, 463 E. Happy Canyon Rd., Castle Rock. Theme “Unmasking Discrimination.” Cocktail attire, heavy Hors d’oeuvres. Tickets 720-208-2220.

SOUTH METRO CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

JUNE 10 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Meridian Golf Club. 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start. Four player scramble followed by an awards reception. Light breakfast, BBQ lunch, hors d’oeuvres during the awards ceremony. RSVP: jKeener@bestchamber.com or call 303-7950142.

BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE COLORADO HOSTS 22ND ANNUAL HOPE CHALLENGE GOLF

JUNE 10. Tournament to be held at Colorado Golf Club Preservation Trail in Parker. Four-person scramble. Breakfast, 18 holes of golf, drinks,Dinner. RSVP: 720-5242061.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY (CSU EXTENSION) XERIC & WATER WISE LANDSCAPING

JUNE 11, 7-7:30 p.m. Must register. The class will be held at Hudson Gardens

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOYS STATE JUNE 2-8 FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

Premier civic program in Sterling, CO. Applications: www.CoLegionBoysState.org

ENGLEWOOOD CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING AT WOK SPICY

JUNE 13, 4-6 p.m. at 3021 S. Broadway in Englewood. Free & open to the public but must RSVP. 303-789-4473.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO GOLF TOURNAMENT

JUNE 17 at The Ridge of Castle Pines North, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines. RSVP: jreece11@mac.com

50TH ANNUAL MADAM LOU

BUNCH DAY & FAMOUS BED RACE

JUNE 22, 12 noon-7:30 p.m. Bed race, costume contests, live music and Ball. Sponsored by Main Street Central City.

HUDSON GARDENS RED, WHITE & ROCK EVENT

JULY 3. Family-friendly festivities will feature live music from Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute Band. City of Littleton an Hudson Gardens partnership with kids’ activities,

Food trucks, cocktails for purchase, and a grand finale fireworks show. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the School of Rock Littleton band taking stage art s6 p.m. Super Diamond will start at 7:30 p.m. Bring folding chairs and blankets. To purchase tickets, visit hudsongardens.tixr.com/ROCK

SAVE THE DATE - JULY 25-28

ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR

A.C. FAIRGROUNDS - REGIONAL PARK - 11:00 a.m. www.aprapahoecountyfair.com

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

AUGUST 3, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. AUGUST 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Rd., Sedalia. Tickets: www.scottishgames.org

WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS EVENING OF HOPE

SEPT. 6, Presenting Miss America- Madison Marsh at Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport. Benefiting CU Cancer Center. Tickets: www.wingsofhopecr.org

WHAT’S NEW? ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO PURPLE GALA RAISES $540,000. 500 people gathered at Denver’s Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum to raise funds to support research and provide educational programs and services at no charge.

CLUBS: DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.

ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS

Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway, Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.

2024 Summer Events Calendar Packed with Events Catering to Every Taste

Cherry Creek North, Denver’s vibrant and walkable area with a variety of newly opened hotel concepts, trendy boutiques and endless dining options unveils an exciting calendar of events for the 2024 Cherry Creek In Bloom summer season.

This year, Cherry Creek North In Bloom offers an exciting destination for a summer filled with more than 70 days of music, arts and culture that kicks off on Saturday, June 1, with the Cherry Creek North Summer Concert Series on Fillmore Plaza.

For all event details, please visit www.cherrycreeknorth.com/inbloom