The Catch of the day

For some reason I feel compelled to pick up litter when I’m out walking. It’s odd really. I don’t always feel the need to do it in my own home. And if I were to hazard a guess I would say

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NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR VERMILION CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)

(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Vermilion Creek Metropolitan District. An eligible elector may be appointed to the vacant position to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

VERMILION CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney for the District

Published in The Villager

Published: July 27, 2023

Legal # 11260 plastic bags are the trash item I pick up the most often outdoors. Junk mail is the trash I pick up most often in my house. But that’s a rant for another day.

When it comes to litter outdoors, plastic bottles are a close second to plastic bags. On the bright side, the bags give me something to carry all the plastic bottles home in. How conve- nient!

Actually it makes me a little cranky. I can’t tell you how often I’ve gotten fed up with picking up trash and decided to quit. Then I walk by a plastic bag or the wind blows one by and it feels like a sign from God or the universe that picking up trash is my reason for being.

You can see why I might be a little preoccupied with litter in general and plastic in particular.

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According to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut, if we don’t change our plastic ways, there may be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. The article I read on the subject didn’t mention it, but I suspect there may be more plastic bags than people on land too. I know how it happens. Rain-

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(303) 694-6464 www.fasbank.com water and wind carry plastic trash out of road ditches into streams and rivers—if I don’t get to it first. Then streams and rivers carry it to the oceans. And that’s why I worry that the plastic bottle I didn’t pick up will soon be the catch of the day at an 8390

PARK MEADOWS SUMMER SUNSET

SERIES

Thursdays, 4- 9 p.m. JULY 27 AUG. 10, AUG.

24. Enjoy a summer sunset stroll in the Vistas at Park Meadows with a cocktail in hand, live music, shopping, photo ops, activities for kids and a chance to win a summer get away.

CENTRAL CITY OPERA ROMEO & JULIET

William Shakespeare’s famous love story told through the romantic melodies of Charles Gounod. Performances July 15, 21, 28, 30 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2, 4 at 7 p.m. Buy tickets from centralcityopera.org

ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR

JULY 27-30 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave. in Aurora. See schedule of events at arapahoecountyfair. com Live entertainment, carnival rides, rodeos, games & more!

ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER RIBBON

CUTTING

JULY 28, 4-6 p.m. at Movement 5280 3190

S. Grant St., Englewood. Check out the renovated space. Ribbon cutting, 4:30 p.m., tours, food & refreshments. RSVP: info@ myenglewoodchamber.com

PARIS STREET MARKET

AUG. 5, SEPT. 2, OCT. 7 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Open-Air, Vintage, Boutique, Artisan.

SHINING STARS FOUNDATION

EVENT

AUG. 5 at the home of Arlene Mohler Johnson in Cherry Hills Village. 5-9 p.m. Presentation of the “Life is Looking Up” award to honor the legacy of Gerry McKenna and Noel Cunningham - great supporters of the Shining Stars Foundation. Honory Chair: Judi McKenna, Arlene Mohler Johnson & Michael Ditchfield.

Event Chairs: Holly Reef, Chris Gunplay, Julie Stovroff, L& Robin Brown. Tickets: https:// secure. give lively.org/event/shining-starsfoundation/starry-starry-night. Valet parking by Rocky Mountain Valet. All proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients & their families.

COLORADO FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN DISTRICT 4 & 6 MEETING

Aug. 5 – 11:30am. Come to hear The Honorable Rose Pugliese, Colorado State House Assistant Minority Leader tell us what happened at the last Legislative Session. Location Double Tree Hotel – I-25 and Orchard. Contact Evie Ashmore 303-746-4608 for registration information.

59th ANNUAL COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL org. Tickets/Parking: https://scottishgames. tickets-ice.com/admissions. Sponsors: St. Andrew Society of Colo., SCFD, Renaissance Scots, Denver Polo Club, Belhaven Scotch Ale, Edrington Brands, Scottish Kings Gin.

AUG. 5-6. Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 am.-5 p.m. at Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Road, Sedalia. Discover aspects of Scottish culture, traditions and history. The festival offers something for all cultures and every age group. Experience the exciting sports of polo also. Festival Website: http://www.scottishgames.

95th WESTERN WELCOME WEEK

EVENTS AUG. 11-20

AUG. 11, Concert & laser show 5:30-10 p.m.

AUG. 12- 9:30 a.m. Gold Panning on the South Platte Park. l6:30-9:30 p.m. Fishing Derby by the Littleton Elks for the children. AUG. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Littleton Elks Car Show.

AUG. 12, 8-11:59 p.m. Perseids Meteor Shower to be viewed from Carson Nature center in South Platte Park.

AUG. 13 - 8 a.m. Pancake Stampede 5K Fun Run & Walk last Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Aug. 13, 8-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Geneva Lodge Lawn at the Littleton Center.

AUG. 15, 6-7 p.m. Hawk-Quest’s Family Night Out at Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park.

AUG. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., RiverPointe Senior Living Swing Dance with Zing, the Great Big Band.

AUG. 16, 4-8:30 p.m. Cycling Without Age Littleton-Rock and Roll Roundup at RiverPointe.

AUG 17, 5-6 pm. Historic Littleton’s Inc.’s Downtown Historic District Walking Tours. (Meet at the old courthouse on Littleton Blvd.)

AUG. 18, Opening of the Annual Quilt Show and used book sale at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton. Also the Elks Hometown Pig Roast and Dance at the Elks Lodge.

AUG. 19 10-11:30 a.m., Western Welcome Week Grand Parade. View the Craft and Home Improvement Fair on Downtown Littleton’s Main St. and adjoining streets.

AUG.19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A Day at the Elk’s Lodge. 12 noon to 4 p.m., The Honor Bell, a tribute for Colorado’s heroes to be held downtown.

AUG. 20, 12:00 noon -2:30 p.m., rubber duckies race along Little’s Creek, starting at the War Memorial Rose Garden.

AUG. 14-19, 10-5 p.m. “Home on the Range” art show at Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. “Best of Colorado” also to be presented at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

CENTENNIAL UNDER THE STARS

AUGUST 12, 5-9 p.m. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Drive. Live music featuring Libelula and 6 Million Dollar band, Local vendors and food trucks, activities.

DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD DLOG SUMMER PARTY

AUGUST 12. A French-themed Luncheon at Columbine Country Club. Tickets available at the DLOG website in mid-June. SAVE THE DATE!

DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN

WOMEN

LINCOLN DAY PICNIC

AUGUST 19. 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wiens Ranch. Couples $60.

2023 Toyota Crown rules the roads

About the time that you that you have driven the ultimate car a better one come along. The best car driven so far in 2023 is the Toyota Crown PLT; a full time electronic all-wheel drive hybrid with a 2.4L turbocharged engine and six-speed versatile six-speed transmission. The combination provides a powerful 360 horsepower with five drive modes: eco, normal, comfort, sport, and sport plus. I spent drive time in both sports modes and eco. My overall fuel mileage was 27.9 for driving in mountains and freeways.

There were no worries about finding charge stations with the self-charging hybrid system. I stayed on the fuel combustion side for the test drive that was outstanding in all respects.

First, the appearance of this “Crown” model is a “wow” with “Heavy Metal” two-tone black paint. Kind of resembles the Colo

CANCER LEAGUE 5K RUN & WALK

SUNDAY, AUG. 20. 27th Annual Race 4 Research at Washington Park. Register www. cancerleague.org or call 303-281-9864.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO

OVER THE EDGE

SEPT. 7-9. Join in the fight against cancer by repelling down McGregor Square. Registration now open for 2023. www.cancerleague.org or Call 303-281-9864.

TAPS: TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

WESTERN-THEMED GALA

SEPT. 9 at Wings Over the Rockies. Founders, Lynne and Bo Cottrell, in 2005 will be honored. The Cottrell’s will be stepping down as directors of the event. The event raises funds for military survivors. Featuring country legend Pam Tillis and singer/songwriter Gary Morris. Also a special performance by Frank Moscato, an American Idol Gold Ticket winner. INFO: visit TAPS.org/Colorado

MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA

- QUEEN’S TEA

SUN, SEPT 10, 2 p.m. -5 p.m. At Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, Antero Ballroom. It will be a fun afternoon of sipping tea and tasting the delights of an assortment of finger sandwiches, canapés, appetizers, and desserts. You will be entertained by the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Queen 2023 Joanie Ryan and club members including the dance group, The Bella Donna’s! Silent auction and Live auction! This is an annual fundraiser that should not be missed. For tickets contact Cyndy Oberdier at: 720-217-3560 colosramerica.com

AUTHORS HALL OF FAME DINNER

SEPT. 11 at the Double Tree Hilton DTC. 12 New Inductees. For the list of all inductees, and tickets to attend the gala visit ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org

CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN

WOMEN

Cherry Creek Republican Women are taking a break from monthly meetings for July and August. Programs resume on Sept. 12. Contact Evie Ashmore at 303-746-4608 for information.

WHAT’S NEW?

Break Bread LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS rado State Patrol cars, and could perform as well, or better in speed.

Volunteer to serve two warm, freshly cooked meals each week. Options include food prep, serving meals, walking meals to neighbors close by driving meals stop families without transportation access, or hosting a table. Call 720-335-5525 or sign up online at breakbread.org/volunteer. Check them out on Wednesday evenings for to-go meals or Sat. evenings from 4-6 p.m. at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Money donations are also needed for the 400 meals provided every week. $145 feeds a family of 4 twice a week for a month. $1750 nourishes 1 table once a week for an entire year.

The appearance is outstanding both in exterior and internal. The interior is black, with heated and cooled leather seats. Heated leather steering wheel… but didn’t need any heat elements with the warm weather but will be great in Colorado winter driving. The rear seats were heated and cooled as well.

The Crown model has a panoramic glass roof, quad LED headlights, and 21”/10 spoke machined alloy wheels that add to the black two-tone paint.

The interior features a 12.3 multi-media screen with Apple Car Play and Android auto compatible features and JBL 11 speaker with subwoofer.

By H. Throttle

Safety features, the Crown had them all including the new steering assist that will drive the car by itself but warns to keep hands on the steering wheel. I really like the road signs alerts and school speed zone warning. The full range of the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system that includes so many safety features, especially valuable is the pre-collision alert that will stop from striking a forward object if possible.

This car is very special with power, safety features, adaptive variable suspension, comfortable power seats, appearance, and the turbo engine experience of thrust and speed. There is the thrill of having a four-door sedan that can handle like a sports car for the price of $52,350 with most options included.

It would make me very happy to have this car in my garage.