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CALENDAR
Thu 6/24
Female First Responder- CPR
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HEAL Full Moon Bike Ride @ 5pm Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. bsmith@north glenn.org, 303-450-8741 Food and Mood (Virtual)
Denver Equipping Time
@ 7pm / Free Jun 24th - Jun 25th Redemption City Church "Base", 1309 West 121st Ave, Westminster
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PrideFest Roller Queen Adult Skate @ 8pm / $3-$15 Wagon Wheel Skate Center, 14501 Brighton Road, Brighton
Fri 6/25
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Buti Movin' and Hoops Grovin' @ 9am / $20 Water Tower Park, 4204 Crestone Peak Street, Brighton
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Tails & ALES Dogpark
Fundraiser @ 10am / Free
Jun 26th - Jun 27th Son�ower Ranch, 15445 Powha‐ton Road, Brighton Slayer / Motorhead / Diaballica / Tribute Bands @ Cheers
@ 7pm / $15-$50 @ Cheers, 11964 Washington Street, Northglenn
Mon 6/28
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2-Day Mini Horsemanship
Summer Camp @ 8am / $195
Jun 28th - Jun 29th Promenade Stable, 23901 E 160th Ave, Brighton Red Development Pre-Rally Summer Session 2 Orange Development Summer Session 2
Teen Training Championship Summer Session 2
Summer Day Camp 2021 Session 2
@ 1:30pm Jun 28th - Jul 23rd Fort Lupton Community / Recreation Cen‐ter, 203 S. Harrison Avenue, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Intro to Ukulele
Therapeutic Coloring
@ 4pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760
Jurassic Escape
LEGO Superheroes
Omniform Martial Arts
Tue 6/29
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Giant Chalkboard Games @ 1pm Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. rbowman @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200
Discovery Kids- Independence Week
Wed 6/30
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Storytime, outside @ 10am High Plains Library District- Fort Lupton Public & School Library, 425 South Denver Avenue, Fort Lupton. kdavis@highplains.us, 303-857-7180
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Art a la Carte @ 1pm Westbrook Park, Westminster. mahudak@cityofwestminster.us, 303-658-2407
Central City/Casino
@ 2:30pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Thu 7/01
JumpBunch- Sports and Fitness for Parent/Tot
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Outdoor Production of Million Dollar Quartet @ 8pm / Free Arvada Center for the Arts and Hu‐manities, 6901 Wadsworth Boule‐vard, Arvada
Vaccine equity location in Brighton
Vikan Middle School, 879 Jessup St., Brighton, is a vaccine equity location clinic, thanks to Gov. Polis’ Vaccines for All plan.
The clinic is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. Vaccinations will be availabe to anyone 12 and older.
Bond reduction denied
An Adams County judge denied a bond reduction request from Karena Cecil of Brighton June 16.
She faces a charge of vehicular homicide after a Memorial Day weekend crash that killed her son. Her bond remains at $75,000.
Her next court appearance is a preliminary hearing Friday, June 25.
Overnight road work
Night work on the North Outfall Project closed the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Bridge Street through at least Sunday, June 27. Use alternate routes.
27J preschool
27J Schools will offer a tuitionbased preschool on a first-come, first-served basis in the fall. Children have to be at least age 4 by Oct. 1. The program is tentatively set to be available through Brantner Elementary School, 27J Bright Beginnings Preschool,. Northeast Elementary School, Pennock Elementary School, Padilla Elementary school, Reunion Elementary School, Second Creek Elementary School, Thimmig Elementary School, Turnberry Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary School.
Morning preschool runs from 7:50 to 10:50 a.m. Afternoon preschool lasts from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 720685-5490.
Flicks and Kicks
Brighton’s outdoor movie/concert program, Flix and Kicks, returns this summer at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St.
This year’s lineup includes: * Thursday, June 24 .. “Moana” * Thursday, July 1 .. Funk It Up (dance band), 7 p.m.; * Sunday, July 4, TBA * Thursday, July 15 .. “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” * Thursday, July 22 .. 6 Million Dollar Band (80s dance band), 6 p.m. (in collaboration with the annual city barbecue); * Thursday, July 29. “The Goonies” * Thursday, Aug. 5 .. Chicano Heat (Tejano band), 7 p.m. * Thursday, Aug. 12 .. “Aladdin” (1992 version) . * Thursday, Aug. 19 .. Derek Hall & the Possibilities, 7 p.m.; and * Thursday, Aug. 26 .. “Wonder Woman”
Movies begin at dusk. Admission is free; seating is first-come, firstserved.
Stars and Stripes
Adams County’s Stars and Stripes returns from its pandemic hiatus for Saturday, July 3 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. There will be a 5K race, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment and musical fireworks. See more at http://adamscountyfair. com/starsandstripes.
Fourth returns to Carmichael Park
Brighton’s Fourth of July festival will start at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern Street. Bands will perform for a few hours and food trucks will be parked nearby. There will be fireworks sometime after 7 p.m. Te city encourages attendees to bring blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, bug repellent and drinking water.
Blues Blast returns to Armory
The eighth annual Blues Blast returns to the Armory Performing Arts Center Saturday, July 10. The headliner is Ruthie Foster, winner of the Blues Foundation’s Koko Taylor AWard for top traditional blues female artist.
The schedule looks like this: * Noon to 1 p.m.: The Delta Sonics; * 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.: Eef and the Blues Express; and * 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.: Johnny O. Band
The ticketed portion of the event ($35 to $55) starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5. The lineup goes like this: * 6 to 6”45 p.m.: Cass Clayton Band; * 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.: Marquise Knox; and * 9 to 10:15 p.m.: Ruthie Foster
Before the Blues Blast, there will be a transportation art show in the gallery of the Armory, starting at 10 a.m. At the same time, there will be a classic car show in the parking lot. food trucks and a cash bar will be available.
Tickets are on sale through the Armory’s website (www.brightonarmory.org). Email gmontoya@ brightonco.gov.
City barbecue returns
Brighton City Council hosts its annual city barbecue from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Carmichael park, 650 E. Southern St. Part of the event includes the week’s Flix and Kicks series, featuring the 6 Million Dollar Band, featuring 180s dance hits.
Residents can meet council members, share questions and concerns and learn about new and ongoing projects. Residents should bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, bug repellent and drinking water. Call 303-655-2146.
‘In Memory’ display for Wall That Heals event extended
The city of Brighton said the deadline to submit names for the “In Memory” display (part of “The Wall That Heals” program coming to Brighton over Labor day weekend) is July 31.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program honors those who returned from the war and later died. The wall will be in Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St.
The city also needs between 150 and 200 volunteers to help with setting up the wall when it arrives in Brighton, plus greeting visitors. Sign up here: https://www.brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1679
To apply online, visit www.VVMF. org/In-Memory-Program.
The 5K run is in memory of Adams County sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in January 2018.
The fee is $30 for racers 13 years of age and older. (T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Sunday, Aug. 6), and older, $10 for those 12 and under with a T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Aug. 6 and free for racers 12 and under (no T-shirt).
Trash Bash
The city of Brighton’s annual Trash Bash is set for two weekends. The second is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 24. In both instances, the drop-off point will be at the wastewater treatment plant, 325 N. Kuner Road.
Acceptable items for trash bash include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not freezers or refrigerators), bicycles, cut-up carpet and doors. Small items have to be in containers. Total weight has to be relative to the type of container.
Present a city of Brighton water bill or something that indicates your place of residence. A suggested donation of $10 will be accepted to help defray the cost. Car and light pick-up tires will be accepted for $7 each. Oversized tires are $10 each, and semi-tractor trailer tires cost $20.
ECO event
Brighton’s electronic disposal and shredding event is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. Acceptable items include game consoles, electrical equipment and cords, keyboards, computer towers, laptops and cell phones.
Image Summit
Brighton’s Image Summit, a twoday conference for youngsters 10 to 19 years of age, is set for Oct. 27. It’s a chance for youngsters to biuld their confidence, gain leadership skills and to feel as though they can use their voice to influence communities and policyi governance.
Visit www.brightonimagesummit. org.
ONGOING
50/50 sidewalk, curb, gutter program
The city of Brighton offered a new online form for its 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter program. It helps reduce the financial cost of replacement and maintenance.
The website is brightonco. gov/5050. Residents can apply for the program, including what’s needed for the repairs and photo uploads.
The program began in 2004. To date, the city said it’s spent almost $50,000 to help out homeowners.
The Brighton Urban Renewal Authority began the Brighton Hearts in the Arts rental assistance program. It’s designed to help local artists who occupy physical space in the downtown urban renewal area with rent costs.
It’s open to arts-focused nonprofits, according to a statement, plus for-profit art galleries and art studios. Some of the ‘Need-to-meet” criteria include a 501(c)(3) designation and to be sure that the function and mission of the facility is to exhibit, create, present and/or sell artwork in several forms of media.
Artists can apply for grants that will cover up to half of their annual or monthly lease but no more than $15,000 per year. Visit brightonura. org/176/Brighton-Hearts-the-Arts. Call 303-655-2150 or email aherrera@ brightonedc.org.
Meet the mayor
Brighton Mayor Greg Mills wants to meet the public during new, oneon-one meetings. It’s a chance to learn about current projects, new developments and share issues.
Meetings are the third Friday of every month in 15-minute slots, starting at 10:30 a.m. Reserve a time slot at https://www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d4caaa62fabf9c34-meet. Indicate whether you want to meet in person at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave., or virtually. Call 303-655-2042.
Senior meals
Eagle View Adult Center and Volunteers of America are offering a box of five frozen meals delivered to your home. You must be 60 or older and be a resident of Brighton. The suggested contribution for the meals is $2.50 meal / $12.50 per box, although the ability to pay is not the deciding factor if you are eligible.
Boxes are delivered Thursdays. Call 303-655-2075 and leave your name and phone number.
COVID-19 vaccines
The Salud clinic in Fort Lupton, 1115 Second St., is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 years of age and older, healthcare workers and workers in the state’s 1b category. You don’t need to be a patient Register at saludclinic.org.
Eagle Express rides
Barr Lake State Park will offer virtual rides aboard the Eagle Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story about our natural world that is sure to entertain your preschooler while teaching them about plants, animals and our planet. Call 303-659-6005.
Storytime
Barr Lake State Park’s storytime program goes virtual this year.
Rangers will read stories about the natural world. Call 303-659-6005 with questions.
Legal self-help clinic
The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues.
Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law.
Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
