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A future project agreement between Adams County and Denver Zoo likely means animals coming north sometime in the future — but not the kind that popped up at the County Building March 8. Costume-clad performers atop stilts greeted officials from the Denver Zoo and Adams County as the two groups signed a letter of intent to build some sort of zoo-themed programming at the Riverdale Regional Park. The performers, a lion and zebra from San Diego-based Animal Cracker Conspiracy, are regulars at the Adams County Fair and county officials brought them in to add some pizzazz to their press conference. Similarly, the goal of the letter of intent is to bring some more interest
Performers on stilts from San Diego-based Animal Crackers Conspiracy strut around the entrance to the Adams County Building March 8, welcoming county and Denver Zoo officials to a letter signing ceremony. The county and the zoo intend to develop some sort of Zoo-themed content at the county’s Riverdale Regional Park.
to the Riverdale Regional Park. “I personally would to love see elephants and giraffes roaming the park,” Acting County Manager Alisha Reis said. “And while that probably won’t be the case, any future opportunities for our families to see any animals at the park and enjoy programming there will be welcomed.” But county and zoo officials remained vague about their plans, saying that discussions about what could come to Riverdale and when would start with the signing of the letter. Deputy Interim County Manager Byron Fanning said he expects that if animals ever become part of the park, they’ll be Colorado natives. “There might be an opportunity, potentially, for some exotic animals to come to the park if they need rehab or a bigger space to roam,” Fanning said. “But I imagine the featured animals would be bison and pronghorn, sheep — animals that would be native to Colorado. That’s what we are talking about today.” SEE INKS, P4
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Bird Scooters, the two-wheeled, phone-app rentable electric scooters common around Denver and a handful of other Front Range cities, could be coming to Brighton streets, City Councilors were told March 8. Public Works Director Michael Woodruff told councilors that
the company would like to deploy between 100 and 150 bird scooters in neighborhoods the city would approve, providing two local employees to keep track of the fleet. The company’s plan calls for having Brighton online with the scooters by July. “They currently share electric scooters in 150 cities globally, not just in the United States but globally,” he said. Councilors were generally curious about the idea and directed Woodruff and the city attorney to draw up an ordinance regulating how the
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Sally Nancy (Vasquez) Abbott, 81 of Brighton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 9th, 2022, after suffering a devastating stroke on 3/4/22.
Sally was born on August 19th, 1940, to Frank Sr. and Carmen (Romero) Vasquez, in Sterling, Colorado. She was the 6th child of 8 children. The family lived in the small town of Padroni, Colorado, located just north of Sterling. She graduated from Padroni High School as the class Valedictorian in 1958. She went on to get her Associate in Arts Degree – in Education from Northeastern Junior College in Sterling Colorado in 1960. She later returned to college and received her bachelor’s degree in Education Administration from Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley, Colorado.
Cards, and enjoying good meals and parties with many family and wonderful friends. They also traveled extensively throughout the United States (Seattle/San Juan Islands, New England, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Hawaii, etc.) as well as internationally to places like Mexico, St. Maarten, and a wonderful cruise to Estonia. They owned a Condo in Fountain Hills Arizona and went there at least once a year, and after their grandsons were old enough, they took them every year and had many joyous times and stories from these travels.
She was a member of the Women’s Golf at Riverdale Golf Club, Silver Sneakers of Brighton, U&I Club, and several Bridge Card Clubs. She had two grandsons (Nathan and Allen Abbott) who from the time they were born were the light of her life, and a better “Doting” Grandmother you would After graduation from NJC in 1960, she never find. She was blessed with two twin began her teaching career in Chappell, Great Grandchildren in April 2021 (Elaina Nebraska from 1960 until 1962. After Graduation from CSC in 1964, she was hired and Elijah Abbott) whose visits she treasured as a Bilingual and Elementary Educator to the and of whom would speak of to anyone who would listen. children of US employees of Oil Company She was preceded in death by her parents, workers in Venezuela. For six years she taught sisters (and brothers-in-law), Elizabeth Elementary education to all her students Vasquez, Edna and Adolph Padilla, Ruby as well as Spanish to the English-speaking students, and English to the Spanish-speaking and John Mora, Brother Frank Vasquez students. She often spoke of what a wonderful Jr, Nephew Robert Vasquez and Niece Beverley (Vasquez) Jakle. She is survived by experience living and working in Venezuela was for her, and she maintained relationships Son - Gean Jr. (Donna) Abbott, Grandsons – Nathan (Giao) Abbott, Allen (Krystal) with a handful of co-workers from her time Abbott, Great Grandchildren Elaina & Elijah in Venezuela, nearly up until the time of her Abbott, Sister - Vivian Perales, Brother - Ray death. Vasquez, Nieces - Joyce Lansing, Joanne She was hired by School District 27-J of (Rudy) Trujillo, Patricia Padilla, Monica Brighton, Colorado in 1970 as a Bilingual Mora, Marilyn Mora, Nephews Richard Educator and was also put in charge of the “Butch” (Susan) Vasquez, Martin Jakle, and Summer Migrant Education program. She numerous Great Nieces and Nephews. was promoted to Director of Bilingual/ Bicultural Education for the school district in 1975, a position she held until her retirement in 1983. She returned to education in 1986 as a substitute teacher for Kindergarten, First and Second grades for School District 27-J. She formally retired from education in 1996. She met Gean Abbott Sr. while they both worked for School District 27-J and they were married on December 23rd, 1973, in Denver, Colorado. There was a Blizzard that day and many of the wedding party spent their wedding night with Sally and Gean at their home in Brighton. They were joyously married for 37 years until Gean’s death in 2010. During their marriage they spent many memorable times playing Golf,
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 6 pm, Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO with Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton. Sally will be buried on Friday, March 18, 2022, 9:00 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, in Denver, CO. For those that would like to view a live feed of the Rosary and Mass there will be a link at the bottom of Sally’s obituary at www. TaborFuneralHome.com on the day of each service. Contributions in honor of Sally can be made through this link https://www.sd27j.org/ Page/9009 for the 27J Education Foundation.
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In loving memory of Jerry Lee Hernandez, who passed away February 9, 2022 at the age of 67.
Jerry was born on July 20, 1954 and was raised in Fort Lupton by his mother, Nellie Hernandez and grandparents, Louis and Fermina Hernandez. He attended Fort Lupton High where he later became a custodian for many years. It was also in Fort Lupton where he was involved in the Chicano movement. He then moved to Denver in 1980 where he met his wife, Maria Perez, and her five children. For over the 40 years living in Denver, he worked as a custodian for IBM and the University Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Maria Perez, and her six children; Nancy Martinez, Joe, Thomas, Andrew, Chris and Mario Perez. He also left behind six grandkids. Jerry is also survived by one sister, Mary Anne Minjares, and her five children; Louis, Fermina, Marie Hernandez, Farrah and RUDY
Greg Minjares, along with 17 great nieces and nephews. He had two brothers, Anthony and Louis Hernandez, who also preceded in death. Also, an aunt Mercedes Hernandez, followed by numerous cousins.
Jerry attended the Hernandez family reunion in September 2019 and often spoke of the memorable moments of that day. He will always be remembered for his passion for motorcycles. He loved making his special pancakes on big breakfast Sundays. Jerry loved listening to oldies and especially loved his Bob Marley. He was a happy soul and always enjoyed talking to people. Jerry was grateful and thankful for what others did for him, but most of all he had a smile that will never be forgotten. He will truly be missed and in our hearts forever. We love you, Jerry. Mass was held at the St. William Church on March 10, 2022.
Beverlee Beth “Beverley” (Nelson) Rudy July 1, 1927 - March 8, 2022
Methodist Church in Fort Lupton. She enjoyed numerous activities for seniors at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center and cheered on the Denver Broncos every game they played.
Beverley Rudy, 94, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022, in her home in Fort Lupton. She was born in Longmont, Colorado on July 1, 1927, to the late Herbert and Ruth Nelson. She was the 5th of 6 children.
Beverley graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1945 and enjoyed being a part of the Fort Lupton Community her entire life. After graduation, she worked at the soda fountain in the Lewis Drug Store in Fort Lupton. On January 8, 1948, she married Daniel Rudy and they had 3 children: Gary, Larry and Mariann. She enjoyed being a wife and mother and she loved to sew. Some of her most cherished time was spent with her family. Monthly dinners with the extended family were a must and when it was her turn to host, she made the most delicious fried chicken. Her boisterous laugh was contagious, and she was always the life of the party. Beverley was always a hard worker and a dedicated employee and proudly worked for the Brighton Blade for over 10 years and for John Dent Law Office for over 20 years. After retirement, she enjoyed hours in her yard working with her roses. She loved and valued family time most and was always grateful for any act of kindness no matter how small. Beverley was a member of the First United
Beverley was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Rudy, son Gary Rudy, mother and father, Herbert and Ruth Nelson, sisters Rubyanna (Willis) Bell, Maxine (Ralph) Brenning, Donald (Goldie) Nelson and Virginia (John) Kalcevic. She is survived by her sister Patricia Terry; son Larry (Gilda) Rudy, daughter Mariann (Gary) Johnston; grandchildren Daniel (Heather) Rudy, Scott Rudy, Shawn (Alyssa) Johnston and Sandra (Mark) Saar; greatgrandchildren Gavin and Liam Rudy, Sydney Forbes, Scott Rudy, Ketcher, Kolton and Kamdin Johnston, Naomee, Carolynn and Dustin Saar; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to her as Aunt Bessie.
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Memorial Service will be on Thursday, March 17, 2022, beginning at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 306 Park Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Accent Care Hospice, 4065 St. Cloud Drive, Ste 200, Loveland, CO 80538.
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Wastewater plant machinery update BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Parts of the soon-to-be-decommissioned wastewater treatment plant in Fort Lupton are beginning to show their age. “We’ve had a breakdown in the plant’s centrifuge,” said wastewater plant operations manager Jon Mays during a Fort Lupton City Council study session on March 8. “We’re taking the solids, but they don’t disappear. We have to get rid of the bacteria. “We’re constipated.” The machinery that’s falling apart has been in place since 1993. Mays said a normal life expectancy for the centrifuge is about 20 years. Mays told the council there aren’t any available parts to repair the centrifuge. The cost to replace is $76,000, not including a $46,000 installation fee. One option is to “liquid-haul” the material. Mays estimated a monthly
output of 500,000 gallons of waste at a cost of $44,000 a month for the sludge post-process if the centrifuge is irreparable. “With the wastewater plant being decommissioned in two years, I wanted to see what the costs would be if we don’t fix it,” Mays told the council. “I don’t think it’s feasible.” Mays called other firms that have workers with experience in this kind of machinery. “I wanted one of their older guys who knows how to work with older equipment to see if they can repair,” he said. “We don’t have a date set yet, perhaps in a week or two. It’ll costs $4,000 for him to look at it.” Mays told councilors his rebate budget could take care of any repairs. “I don’t want to spend money foolishly,” Mays said, “especially when the plant is going away in two years.” Council made no decision because of the format of the meeting.
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The main idea is to extend the Denver Zoo’s reach across the Front Range, said Christine Adams, director of Communications for the zoo. “Instead of just bringing our families to the zoo, we want to bring our programming and education to the people,” she said. “That’s really important to us.” She said the behind-the-scenes work might be just as important. “Also, there is habitat restoration,” Adams said. “They have done a lot of Russian Olive Tree removal work. We all know if you don’t have good habitat you don’t have good wildlife. So we can bring the expertise we have at the zoo here to complement the work they are already doing.” It’s part of a wave of activity coming to the Riverdale Regional Park. The county broke ground last fall on a Veteran’s Memorial Park on the Mann-Nyholt Lake in the Regional Park. The Veterans Memorial was the latest addition to the expansion of Riverdale Regional Park, which now includes the Adams County Fairgrounds, Waymire Dome and the recently opened Riverdale Animal Shelter. Fanning said the county has a similar agreement with the Denver Botanic Gardens and is hoping to create one with the Colorado Railroad Museum. Fanning said there are multiple places around the park that could work for zoo properties, including
Lion- and Zebra-themed performers sprinkle County Commissioner Emma Pinter with bubbles before a letter signing ceremony between the county and the Denver Zoo.
Bert Vescolani, president and CEO of the Denver Zoo signed a letter of intent with Adams County March 7 to bring some sort of Zoo-themed programming to the county’s Riverdale Regional Park.
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Bert Vescolani, president and CEO of the Denver Zoo, and Interim Adams County Manager Alisha Reis sign a letter of intent with Adams County March 7 to bring some sort of Zoo-themed programming to the county’s Riverdale Regional Park.
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For information, visit www.AChild’sTouch.com Arvada Center programs: This summer, the Arvada Center is offering a variety of half-day camps and prescheduled full-day camp packages. These full day packages combine morning and afternoon sessions for a day of arts activities, while also limiting interactions between other campers not in the same sessions. Some of the 2022 programs include: • • • • • • •
Ceramics Dance Drama Digital arts Humanities Music Visual arts
Audience of One is a music theater company committed to developing character, integrity, teamwork and leadership in our youth through the theatrical and arts experience. These skills will enable them to succeed and joyfully serve their community. Camps are available to children ages 5 through 18. Camps include:
During this dynamic, high-energy program, young innovators will:
For information, visit https://avid4.com/ castle-rock-colorado-summer-camps. Chatfield Stables: With a variety of summer camp programs, Chatfield Stables offers programs to children 7 and older. This is a hands-on only horse camp. Each child is assigned a horse to take care of for the entire week. They learn safety and horse care from the ground up including grooming, saddling
The summer workshops at the Children’s Museum of Denver are designed to offer a little something extra with extended fun and learning in the museum’s most popular exhibits. For information, www.MyChildMuseum.org The Golden Community Center offers day camp for kids age 5 to 12 and those turning 13 during the summer months. The state-licensed summer camp programs are full days with drop off between 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and pick up between 3 and 5 p.m. For more details, visit the website for the full summer camp brochure.
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• Dive into cutting-edge ocean research as they adopt their own robotic fish, design and patent aquatic plants, and take their fish friend home in a mini tank.
• Combine science and art to build their own robotic artist, engage in design thinking, make spin art and learn how inventions can change the way people create.
• Discover real space exploration technology when they create Spacepacks and AstroArm devices, mine an asteroid and observe erupting ice volcanoes.
• Experiment with the fun of physics, engineering and gaming as they design, build and test their own mega marble arcades.
The program is available in the following Front Range cities: • Aurora • Castle Rock • Denver • Lakewood • Greenwood Village • Littleton • Highlands Ranch • Arvada For information, visit https://spacevoyage.com/
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In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program is coming to the Denver metro area for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This weeklong summer adventure provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more. Rotating through a variety of activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges. The all-new 2022 program will thrill both new and returning campers with an expedition full of far-reaching explorations, fascinating discoveries and exhilarating “a-ha” moments.
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The City of Lakewood offers camps for kids and teens throughout the year. Parents can register children for a variety of camps either online or by phone. Some camp options include:
Summer camp is the perfect place for kids to be kids, especially after the last year of evolving school schedules and modified activities. Douglas County Libraries is offering an array of in-person summer camps for kids ages 4 to 11 at Camp DCL, June 7 through Aug. 6.
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Gymnastics Climbing Athletics STEM Adventure camp
For information, visit cityoflonetree.com/ dcl-summer-camps-help-kids-make-up-forlost-social-learning-time/.
For information, visit www.lakewood. org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Programs-and-Activities/ Camps#section-1
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City of Thornton: The City of Thornton hosts a variety of classes and programs each summer. Watch for the 2022 guide at www.thorntonco.gov/recreation/Pages/.
KidzToPros STEM: With multiple locations across the Front Range, KidzToPros focuses on pushing campers to build valuable STEM, arts and sports skills through in-person or online summer camps. Camps are available in: • Jefferson County • Adams County • Douglas County For information, visit www.KidzToPros.com Code Ninja: These camps are slated to spark a child’s inner ninja and transform their love of technology and video games into new skills. The camp is for children ages 5 and 15. Code Ninja camps are available across the Denver metro area. For information, visit: • Castle Rock: www.codeninjas.com/cocastle-rock/camps • Highlands Ranch: www.codeninjas.com/ co-highlands-ranch-wildcat-reserve/ camps • Parker: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/parker
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• Thornton: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/thornton • Arvada: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/arvada Denver Zoo Summer Camps: The zoo’s safari camps are aimed at children with a drive and desire to discover the world of animals. Camps feature: • • • •
Animal experiences Zoo expeditions Engineering authentic solutions Real-world challenges
For information, visit www.DenverZoo.org/safari-camps/
Space Voyage Space Camp: This program immerses students in “thinking like an astronaut.” This year, Space Voyage is in its 31st year of space camp, inspiring kids and encouraging problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. Space Voyage offers learning and confidence building within a space motif. Space Voyage brings to life the importance of math and science, builds confidence through genuine achievement, creates a sense of belonging, and offers a fun and fantastic place for kids to learn and grow. Space camp is the highlight of the summer for many students. Launch nine-foot rockets, fly simulators and learn about space. Pathfinder ages 6-7, Cadets ages 9-14, Interns ages 14+. Summer 2022 offers six full weeks of day camp, Monday through Friday, June 13 through July 29. Come for one or more weeks. Discounts available. Space Voyage Summer Camp challenges kids ages 6-15 to “think like an Astronaut.” This day camp, in Littleton, offers a high-energy, hands-on program. We offer six weeks of camp. Come for one or more weeks. It will be the best week of the summer. For information, visit the website https://spacevoyage.com/camp/ or call 303-985-3143
Downtown Aquarium Summer Camps: Throughout the summer, the Denver aquarium hosts a variety of programs for children of all ages. Some programs include: • • • •
World Oceans Day Sea safari summer camp Zoologist for a day Marine biologist for a day
For information, visit www.AquariumRestaurants.com Everbrook Academy: Tapping into a world of wonder, Camp Everbrook provides activities to enhance learning and create an atmosphere to make new friends. For information, visit www.everbrookacademy.com Open to a variety of ages; camp activities
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Farm-to-table activities Hands-on science Healthy habits Introduction to school routines Sports and fitness STEM experiments Games and projects
Evergreen Country Day Summer Camp: Evergreen Country Day’s Summer Camp offers opportunities for children to continue learning, growing, honing their skills, amplifying their interests, and making friends. With a range of classes designed for early childhood, elementary, and middle-school students, Evergreen Country Day’s Summer Camp sparks imaginations and energizes learning of children ages 2 to 15.
For information, visit https://evergreencountryday.org/programs/summer-camp/ Evergreen Parks and Recreation District: There are a variety of summer programs and camps available in 2022. For information, visit www.evergreenrecreation.com/201/Camps Some of this year’s camps include: • • • • • •
Summer adventure camp Outdoor climbing camp Gymnastics camp Outdoor adventure camp Boating camp Summer sports camp
GameBreaker Lacrosse: The program will be running Colorado day camps for boys and girls in Littleton this
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summer. Lacrosse campers will work on their individual stick skills and positional training and learn team concepts and situational gameplay daily. Half-day and day camper options are offered. For more information, visit https://laxcamps.com. HRCA summer camp programs: Each year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts a variety of summer camps for children ages 5 and 12. In 2022, the summer camp catalogue is full of variety with theater and sports to science and more.
Tutoring Center: While summer is all about rest and fun, it is also important to make time for keeping up and enhancing academic skills. Through a variety of programs at the Tutoring Center of Golden, children can keep up with reading, math and writing. Some of the programs at the center include: • Geniuses in Training Program • Reading Program • Writing Enhancement Program • Little Geniuses in Training For information, visit https://golden.tutoringcenter.com
Some of the 2022 programs include: • • • • •
Camping Splish Splash Colors of the week Music palooza Adventure land
For information, visit www.HRCAOnline.org. Kent Denver School: The full summer program at Kent Denver School offers all children ages 3–18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, academics, and technology and design. Summer programs include: • • • •
A summer day camp Athletics Academics Innovation and technology
For information, visit www.kentdenver.org/ about/summer/summeratkds. KidsConnections: The annual Englewood KidsConnection summer camp program is on schedule. Ses-
sions are held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from May 31 through Aug. 5. The KidConnections camp provides: • • • •
Social and emotional growth Connections with new friends An answer to summer boredom New experiences
For information, visit https://www.englewoodco.gov/parks-recreation-library-golf/ play-englewood/programs/youth/2021kidconnections-summer-camp. KidzArt: These camps offer curriculum geared to stretch minds, exercise imaginations, and introduce new idea-generating techniques, all while having fun and building confidence. For information, visit: • www.kidzart.com/franchise/castle-rock/ • www.kidzart.com/franchise/highlandsranch • www.kidzart.com/franchise/lone-tree
Littleton Parks, Recreation and Community Education: The local program will offer a variety of summer activities with registration ongoing. Sports and other programs will be available throughout the summer.
choices range in half-day or full-day musical theater options for elementary, middle and high school age groups. Camp options include: • Performing arts mini camps • Musical theater show camps
For information, visit https://littletonma. myrec.com/info/activities/.
For information, visit www.paacolorado.org/ theatre-summer-camp/
Parker Arts:
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Summer camps are available for youth ages 4 and 18 between June 6 and Aug. 5. Programs include half-day and full-day options. Some of the summer programs include:
Looking for something unique for kids this summer? Music has become increasingly popular through the years, and the Golden/ Lakewood locations for School of Rock have plenty of offer, including:
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For more information, visit https://parkerarts.org/. Performing Arts Academy:
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Performing Arts Academy has a selection of both one-week and two-week programs. The
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Venue Theatre: The Venue Theatre Company, founded in 2013 as an educational 501c3 nonprofit, provides enriching performing arts education for the youth of the greater Denver and Foothills area. With highly trained, Broadway-experienced educators, The Venue meets all children at the level they are currently at and encourages them to develop their skills both as performers and as individuals. In the summer of 2022, The Venue is already accepting registration for the “Sound of Music”. The production is open to students in first and 12th grades. Details and dates include: • Parent meeting: May 16 • Audition Workshop: May 7, 10 a.m. • Rehearsals start – May 23 • Auditions: May 9 and May 10 • Read-through – May 16 For more information, visit www.theVenuetheatre.com
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• Songwriting For information, visit https://bit. ly/3Mwwnmx.
Learn to make videos and movies through a program that includes video and movie making camps, theater and acting camps through STEAM-Based, hands-on curriculum. The summer program is for children ages 6 and 16. For information, visit talktothecamera.com.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation: The regional organization provides a variety of program year-round and during summer. Find programs in the following locations: • • • •
The Family Sports Center in Centennial Lone Tree Recreation Center Sheridan Recreation Center The Douglas H. Buck Community Center in Littleton • The Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial For information, visit www.sspd.org
Young Americans: Summer day camps are a way for young people to experience FUNancial education through an award-winning program, which is facilitated by the Young Americans Center for Financial Education staff. These dynamic camps, while emphasizing fun, feature interactive activities, hands-on application of instruction as well as outdoor time on our beautiful program deck. Camps are available for youth entering third through eighth grade in the 2022-23 school year. Camps are available in Denver and Lakewood. For information, visit https://yacenter.org/summer-camps/
Tigar Gymnastics Camps: The Wheat Ridge center offers a variety of classes and programs throughout the summer, including: • • • •
Kinder gymnastics Girls’ gymnastics Ninja skills Parkour
For more information, visit www.TigarGymnastics.com. Town of Castle Rock: The town hosts both half-day and all-day
Wings Over the Rockies: Besides providing daily education and entertainment to the community, the Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum offers a summer program for kids. The in-person camps cover STEAM-related subjects for elementary, middle and high-school aged students. Camps are held at the main museum in Denver and the Centennial Airport. Camp options include: • Engineering to Mars – A camp designed to prepare future astronauts, scientists and engineers for all the challenges the red planet has to offer. This camp is offered at The Air & Space Museum in Denver • Skyward – This option is for campers who are serious about aviation. This session offers an in-depth look at airplanes and helicopters, airport operations, and a chance to interact with aviation professionals who believe that it’s never too early to get started. This camp is held at the Centennial Airport off Arapahoe Road. https://wingsmuseum.org/camps/
camps every year. The 2022 program is currently accepting registrations. To learn more, visit www.crgov.com/3270/Summer-Camps. Programs offered in full-and half-day programs include: • Athletics and adventure • Summer jedi and fencing • Adventure club Town of Parker: Each year the town offers a variety of summer programs for children. In 2022, some of the scheduled activities include: • • • • •
Cooks and books camp Farm-to-table cooking STEAM superheroes Rollercoaster science Sports camps
For information, visit parkerrec.com/1921/ Summer-Camps-for-Kids.
Activities include: • • • • •
Arts & Crafts Swimming Board games Climbing Outdoor play
For more information, visit www.rootedinfun.com/191/Sun-Camp. YMCA summer camp programs: With recreation centers across the Front Range, the YMCA offers a variety of summer camp programs for all ages. Some of the summer programs include: • Summer day camps at 20 locations • Specialty day camp and adventure camp at the Arvada and University Hills YMCA • Sports camp For information in your area, visit www. denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/ summer-camp.
Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Sun Camp: Wheat Ridge operates a summer Sun Camp for children ages of 6 and 13. The program is available during the Jefferson County Public Schools’ spring, summer and winter breaks.
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then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy. Have a home spa day. If you’re looking for some relaxation but don’t want to splurge on the full spa treatment, plan an at-home oasis instead. Light some candles, run a bubble bath and break out the facial masks and fingernail polish. Visit an amusement park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value.
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that some Americans doubt that the attack was real or supported Russia in the conflict. “I’m just proud of our council not being part of that lack of movement about what is happen-
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if we were big like Seattle or Washington or even Denver. But have you seen our streets? Has anybody paid attention? We’ve done the best we could, no doubt, and we have bicycle paths but for bicycles. Not to share with electric scooters? I don’t get it.” Rentable rides Bird provides two-wheeled electric scooters people can rent for $1 or more per minute via an app on their smartphones, and the company estimates the average ride costs about $5. The scooters can reach speeds of up to 15 mph and go about 30 miles on a standard electrical charge — roughly two days’ worth of service. Each scooter is equipped with brakes, front and rear LED lights and each weighs about 45 pounds. The city would develop zones throughout Brighton that dictate how the GPS-enabled scooters operate, Woodruff said. Upon entering a designated “slow” zone, the scooter would make a noise to warn the driver and then slow down. Upon entering a designated “no-ride” zone, the scooter would beep and then come to a slow stop. Drivers would be directed to a parking zone where they could leave their rented scooter
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and would have to provide picture proof showing that their scooter has been parked upright and properly before the app would consider their ride complete and stop charging them. “We can actually designate in the city, geographically, where we don’t want those scooters to go, and the scooters actually slow down and turn off. The rider cannot make them go any further,” Woodruff said. “They have to reverse and go back into a
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ride zone, and then it directs them to a designated parking zone.” The vehicle then waits for the next rider or is moved, recharged or repaired by Bird’s designated fleet managers. Bird offers its services in Denver, Aurora, Littleton and Arvada in the metro Denver area. It offered its services in Fort Collins until last spring, when the city brought in a different e-bike and e-scooter program called Spin.
right, left,independent or whatever,” Mills said..”I don’t think any of us would see this as not happening. This is definitely happening to people, and it is really sad.” Brighton rules City staff suggested council approve a list of rules and regulations governing the operation of shared electric scooters, bicycles and other mobility devices, whether that is Bird or a different provider. Woodruff said the city’s proposed ordinance would be based on Pueblo’s ordinance. “There have been so many pilots on this done in the area. Why should we reinvent the wheel?” Woodruff asked. “We can learn from their mistakes and make our program basically mistakeproof, if we can.” The scooters would be regulated like bicycles and could be used on roads, paths and in bike lanes. Scooters must be parked out of the way of pedestrians and may not block driveways. Riders are required to be at least 18 years of age and required to wear a helmet. “Key staging areas? Those would be determined,” Woodruff said. “Prohibited areas? To be determined. Those would all be worked out between the city and Bird.” Each scooter would require paying a $500 license when it enters service that could be renewed for $300 each year. The city would also claim a 20-cent-per ride fee. The city can also decide age limits for scooter operators, where they could be operated and other restrictions. Those could include parking areas, insurance requirements, penalties and fines.
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