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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.
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.
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.
Help for Homes
The city of Brighton is taking applications for the 15th annual Help for Homes community project set for Saturday, June 12. For details on how to apply or volunteer, go to brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.
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 17, Wendy Woo Band (rock, blues band), 7 p.m.; * 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.
Moonlight bike rides
The city of Brighton announced the return of its full moon bike rides.
The next rides are Thursday, June 24, Friday, July 23, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Monday, Sept. 20.
All rides are free. They start and end at Emi Chikuma Splash Pad and Plaza, 1750 Skeel St. Ride sign-ups begin at 6:15 p.m. (participants will have to sign a waiver the first time they attend and check-in each ride thereafter). A free giveaway drawing and serving of treats will occur after each ride; to enter the drawing, you must check-in.
The free monthly community event is for bicyclists of all levels to enjoy a leisurely five- to 10-mile ride through Brighton as the sunsets. A map of the rides will be posted to the Bike Brighton page of the City’s website.
Face coverings will be required while waiting for rides (but are not mandatory while riding) and any other COVID-19 health and safety guidelines at the time of each ride will apply. Helmets and bike lights are recommended. Also, please remember to bring a water bottle for the ride during the hot months.
Contact Mark Heidt, assistant director of parks and recreation development and the city’s bicycle coordinator, at mheidt@brightonco. gov or 303-655-2170.
‘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.
Gummball rally
The fourth annual Gummball Rally is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Riverdale Regional Park, East 124th Avenue and Brighton Road.
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).
Brighton High School’s class of 1981 is planning its 40th reunion for the weekend of Aug. 27 and 28.
The first day’s agenda includes a 6 p.m. social hour at the Copper Rail, 174 S. Main St. Attendees are responsible for their own food.
A golf tournament is scheduled to start the day Aug. 28, followed by a wrap-up event at Todd Creek Golf Course starting at 5 p.m. The cost for this is $50 per person and $75 per couple. Reservations are due July 1.
Call 303 655-4150.
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.
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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.
Meet the mayor
Brighton Mayor Greg Mills wants to meet the public during new, one-on-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. 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.
Grab-and-go lunches
School District 27J expanded its locations for free grab-and-go meals for those 1 to 18 years of age.
The pick-up points are Northeast Elementary (new, 1605 E. Longs Peak St.), Brighton High School (270 S. Eighth Ave.), Prairie View High School (12909 E. 120th Ave.), and Riverdale Ridge High School (13380 Yosemite St.). The pick-up times changed, too. They are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
Program refunds
Eagle View Adult Center will refund canceled programs through a check or household credit. Call 303-655-2075.
Alcoholics Anonymous
The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Call 303-659-9953 or visit www. brighton1aa.org.
Garden in a box
The city of Brighton’s utilities department and Resource Central opened up their Garden in a Box program.
City utility customers can receive a $25 discount off water-wise garden kits while supplies last. They can choose from 12 kits.
