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est. 1958
WEEK OF JULY 28, 2022
VOLUME 63 ISSUE 38
NOW SERVING EVERGREEN, CONIFER, BAILEY AND PINE
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The perfect artsy festival Evergreen’s annual Summerfest brings joy to attendees BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Combine beautiful weather with artisan booths, crafts for kids, live
music, libations and food trucks, and you have Evergreen’s 42nd annual Summerfest. The artwork was as diverse as the artists themselves — from photography and paintings to jewelry and clothing to candles and functional art — during the two-day festival July 23-24. Band Kamp was rocking the afternoon of July 24 as a backdrop to the fun as attendees browsed through
the booths, enjoyed lunch and listened to the music. For jewelry maker Beth Greene of New Mexico, Summerfest was the perfect combination of activities, not just artists’ booths, which made her decided to sell her work here this year. Greene works in both sterling silver and gold, pleased with the steady attendance at the event. Adam Weiss of Nebraska, who works in copper, has been showing
“The world needs more magic:” Evergreen Library welcomes Magic Rob “Dive into Magic with Magic Rob” is part of Jeffco Libraries’ Summer Challenge events series
SEE SUMMERFEST, P3
Bear Creek at Kittredge Park now open to the public
Jeffco, property owner reach temporary agreement Jefferson County and the owner of property along Bear Creek at Kittredge Park have agreed to a temporary arrangement to allow the public access to Bear Creek. Beach access is limited to the north side of the creek in the park only during park hours, which are one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset, according to information supplied by the county.
BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The audience was dazzled as the magician popped a balloon and his white dove appeared out of thin air. A normal day at work for Magic Rob was a miracle to watch for awe-struck children July 18 at the Evergreen Library. The library welcomed Magic Rob SEE MAGIC, P10
his work at Summerfest for more than 10 years, noting that the clientele was great. He offered copper garden art and had small crystals for sale, which attracted a large group of children. Vicki Saxe with Two Sheds Pottery in Lakewood agreed that Summerfest was a great place for artisans because sponsor Center for
Magic Rob made his dove appear out of thin air.
PHOTO BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE
SEE KITTREDGE, P7
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Fire briefs Books
4 News briefs 13 Life
6 Opinion 14 Wildlife photos
8 Sports and Rec 17 Sheriff’s calls
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