ROADS

FROM PAGE 1

March 7.

“As a speeder, on record as a speeder in Brighton in my past, the reality is people are not going to see the sign and change their habit,” Johnston said. “If we can’t enforce it, there are going to be issues .” He said he’d rather see the money needed to replace speed limit signs with installing speed humps and road changes to slow tra c.

Last year, 19 states offered special tax refunds and payments, according to the Associated Press. Many were meant to provide relief from inflation. Colorado’s TABOR refunds, though not prompted by inflation, were issued at the same time as the other states’ checks.

This story is from CPR News, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

“I don’t think this resolves the issue, but I respect where we are at,” Johnston said.

Councilor Tom Green noted that it does not apply to the city’s larger streets and arterials, like 27th Avenue, Bridge Street and Bromley.

“Anything can help,” he said. “I’m all for anything that’s going to make our neighborhoods safer.” e Remarkable Life of George Washington

Montoya noted that most Brighton residential streets don’t have speed limit signs.

“If you don’t see a sign, assume that the speed limit is 25 miles-perhour,” he said.

A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and ursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in advance: For Mondays reserve the ursday before, for ursdays reserve the Monday before.! Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & urs. Daily meal donations are appreciated.

$2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+. $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60 Eagle View Adult Center will be closed Mon. Feb 20 for President’s Day.

Just in time for Presidents’ Day, join Paul Flanders for a presentation on our rst president. is Commander in Chief provided the early republic with leadership in the rst years of the new Constitution. 1:30 p.m. urs. Feb 16. $4. Deadline: Wed. Feb 15

Mardi Gras Merriment

We’re far from Bourbon Street but we still know how to have some Mardi Gras fun! e Chris Cheslin Duo will be here to perform New Orleans jazz followed by light Cajun-style refreshments.

2:00 p.m. Fri. Feb 17. $6. Deadline: Mon. Feb 13

Feathered Friends: Merlin

A small winter falcon will be the guest for this month’s Feathered Friends. e Merlin arrives in our state by September of each year, but they’re tough to see until the leaves fall o the trees.

1:00 p.m. Tues. Feb 21. $5. Deadline: Fri. Feb 17

Low Vision Support Group

Beyond Vision invites Lorrie Spoering to explore low-vision reading options available through Colorado Talking Book Library. 1:00 p.m. Wed. Feb 22. Free. Deadline: Fri. Feb 17

Brighton 80601

27J Stream Club e cost per session is $35. Register today!olor: transparent; display: inline; animation-name: none !important; transition-property: none !important; font-family: inherit;” tabindex=”0” target=”_blank”>bit. ly/27JSTREAM

Join a STREAM session for unique and fun learning from noon to 3 p.m.

Mondays through Feb. 27, at Henderson Elementary School, 12301 E. 124th Ave.

STREAM is a club focused on science, technology, reading, engineering and math open to all 27J students in second to sixth grade. Each month brings a theme and host sessions around this theme. Each session is di erent, so kids can attend one session or all three. For the month of February, the topics are avors and textures in food.

Brighton Cultural Arts Commission grants e Brighton Cultural Arts Commission is accepting proposals for the use of 2023 lodging tax funds for Brighton organizations directly involved in promoting the community to visitors and businesses. Grants support activities that strengthen economic development, fund special events, assist cultural arts facilities, and promote tourism and related activities that inspire people to spend money in Brighton. e committee seeks organizations and teams that have demonstrated the ability to administer cultural projects, contributed to the community, and have demonstrated ability to create overnight stays.

Visit www.brightonco.gov/190/Brighton-Cultural-Arts-Commission. e deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday,

Feb. 27. Applicants will be interviewed Monday, March 6.

All awarded lodging tax grant purchases must be made by Nov. 30. Contact David Gallegos at dgallegos@ brightonco.gov.

Performance and Leadership Academy is now open to external applicants e City of Brighton is opening its Performance and Leadership Academy to external applicants who work for government or non-pro t organizations. e academy is a ve-week program that teaches participants skills for identifying, analyzing, and solving problems in their day-to-day work and empowers participants to be leaders, to build winning teams and deliver exceptional customer service both internal and external.

Participants in the academy attend four-hour training sessions each ursday for ve weeks. Sessions are held from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave. e cost to apply for external candidates is $1,800. Upcoming sessions can be found here. To learn more about the academy and to apply, visit the Performance and Leadership Academy website. For more information, contact budget@brightonco.gov.

ONGOING

‘Taking No Chances’ e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce and e Link, a community resource and assessment center in ornton, are o ering free, 10-week programs to families of Adams county teenagers to help develop personal and interpersonal drug-resistance skills. Sessions are from 5:30 to 6;30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Call 720-292-2811.

Brighton adds new ChargePoint stations e city of Brighton announced it was opening three new charging stations for electric vehicles. e stations are at the Brighton Recreation Center at 555 N. 11th Ave. Eagle View Adult Center at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway. and Platte Valley Medical Center at 1610 Prairie Center Parkway. e rst hour of charging is free at each location. e locations have two stalls and two charging stations each that operate much like a parking meter, with a $2-per-hour charging rate after the rst hour.

For other ChargePoint station locations, visit https://uk.chargepoint.com/ charge_point. For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Public Works Chris Montoya at cmontoya@brightonco.gov.

Museum volunteers e Brighton City Museum needs volunteers to help with visitors, research and collection project-based duties.

Call Bill Armstrong, museum specialist, at 303-655-2288.

Water audit program e city of Brighton and Resource Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and homeowner associations. e program aims to help residents and cities increase water use e ciencies and reach conservation goals.

Call 303-999-3824 or visit https:// www.brightonco.gov/589/Water-AuditProgram

Legal self-help clinic e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the rst Tuesday of every month. e 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.

Sidewalk, curb and gutter program e city of Brighton’s 50.50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter program is underway. e program helps ease the nancial costs of maintenance and replacements, according to a statement. e program began in 2004. Last year, it assisted 14 homeowners. e city says the program has saved about $75,000 worth of repairs.

Property owners are responsible for that maintenance work. e program halves the replacement costs between the city and the property owner.

Visit www.brightonco.gov/50-50 to apply. Call 303-655-2036 with questions.

American Legion meets in Brighton

American Legion Post 2002 meets regularly the second ursday of each month, and all veterans are invited to attend. e meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the United Power headquarters building, 500 Cooperative Way.

Senior meals rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. is is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and a fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the bene ts that come from walking.

Hearts in the Arts’ rental assistance program begins e 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 nonpro ts, according to a statement, plus for-pro t 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 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 rough an arrangement with e Colorado Spirit Program, there is support for feelings of worry, hopelessness, anger, loss, isolation and disconnection that many individuals are experiencing as a result of the pandemic.

Brighton Mayor Greg Mills wants to meet the public during new, one-onone 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.

Mental health Community Reach Center o ers in-person intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500. For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. ere will be a short screening for u-like symptoms before entering the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone.

Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

Zion Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded the students of our school. Accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.

Eagle View Adult Center will serve hot VOA lunches on Mondays and ursdays. Advance reservations are required. Call EVAC 303-655-2075 for more information.

Walk with a doc

Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac

It’s free and con dential. Services include virtual individual and group counseling. community networking and support, assessment and referral to community resources and psychoeducational materials and emotional support. Email J.Sheehan@CommunityReachCenter.org.