CALENDAR

Thu 6/02

Mountain Warriors

@ 2pm Jun 2nd - Jun 3rd Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Storytime in the Park

@ 3pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 East Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves

@ 6:40pm / $8-$285 Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver

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Tori Amos - Ocean to Ocean Tour @ 7:30pm / $49.50-$99.50 Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glen‐arm, Denver

Fri 6/03

Nick Critchlow at Denver Art Society

@ 5:30pm Denver Art Society, 734 Santa Fe Dr, Den‐ver

Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves

@ 6:40pm / $9-$285 Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver

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Sass, Swingin’ and Standards featuring Marion Powers @ 7:30pm / $25 Parsons Theatre, 1 East Memorial Parkway, Northglenn. mstricker@ northglenn.org, 303-450-8888

Connor Kelly & The Time Warp with Melody In Heart

@ 8pm Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E Colfax Ave, Denver Luau Pool Party

@ 11:30pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Sat 6/04

BioBlitz and Community Science Celebration

@ 7am / Free Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. 303-659-4348 ext. 49

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Reid Tynan: Summerfest @ 11am Carmichael Park, 650 E Southern St, Brighton

Jenny Shawhan: Woodie Fisher Denver

@ 11am Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar, 1999 Chest‐nut Pl Suite 100, Denver

Phat Daddy: Thorntonfest 2022

@ 3:45pm Carpenter Park, 3498 E 112th Ave, Thorn‐ton

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Denver Gay Men's Chorus: Unbreakable: A New Musical by Andrew Lippa @ 7pm Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St, Brighton

Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves

@ 7:10pm / $12-$285 Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver Featured

High 'N' Dry: A Tribute to Def Leppard with Poison'd (Poison), and Hooligans Holiday (Motley Crue) @ 7pm @ Cheers, 11964 Washington St, Northglenn

Sun 6/05

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Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves @ 1:10pm / $9-$285 Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Den‐ver

Mon 6/06

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The Big Week @ 9am / $250 Jun 6th - Jun 10th Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-6594348 ext. 49

Teens : Elitch Gardens : June 6

@ 3pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

IAMNOTSHANE One Less Year Alive Tour

@ 8pm Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver

Tue 6/07

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Legal Self Help Clinic @ 2pm Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. morgan@ hayday.org, 303-405-3298

Wed 6/08

Neil Z

@ 6pm Miners Saloon, 1109 Miner's Alley, Golden

Mary Droppinz

@ 7pm Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St,, Den‐ver

Jesse Daniel

@ 8pm The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver

Thu 6/09

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Tunisia: Twist and Shout @ 6pm Carpenter Park, 3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton

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Kid’s Free Fishing Derby at Barr Lake

The Brighton Optimist Club is sponsoring free fi shing for kids Saturday, June 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. In addition to free fi shing, there will be prizes, food, and drinks. Fishing poles and bait are provided if needed. It’s at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.

Summer camp registration

Sign up for Fort Lupton’s summer camp 2022 is now open.

Camp is for kindergarteners through fi fth-graders. Visit https:// www.fortlupton.org/347/SummerDay-Camp for more information.

July 4 party is July 2

Fort Lupton’s Independence Day celebration is two days early this year, Saturday, July 2, at the city’s recreation center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.

The ingredients didn’t change. There will be food, fi reworks, the region’s only Ninja Warrior Course, water slides, a bounce house obstacle course, a bouncy boxing arena, a tractor people mover, face painting, food trucks, shaved ice-cream cones and a live concert.

The fi reworks show at Coyote Creek Golf Course, courtesy of the Fort Lupton Fire Department, starts at dusk.

Vendor, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 720-928-4071 for more information.

National Night Out

Fort Lupton’s observance of National Night Out will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Koshio Park, 131 McKinley Ave. It’s a chance to meet police offi cers in an informal setting. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers hot from the grill. There will be bounce houses, games and a tug-owar.

Gummball 5K

The fi fth annual Gummball Rally will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. The 5K walk/run is in honor of former Adams County sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in 2018.

The cost is $30 for racers 13 and older and $10 for 12 and younger. Those 12 and younger get in free. Each includes a shirt/swag bag guaranteed with entry by Sept. 14.

Packets will be available for pickup at 4201 E. 72nd Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Proceeds benefi t a nonprofi t that supports law enforcement and fi rst responders.

For more information, email tracykilgore71@gmail.com.

ONGOING

Hours change at historical park

The South Platte Valley Historical Park will be open for public visitation the fi rst weekend of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Individual tours outside of the fi rst weekend of the month are available by contacting the society at lancaster.lupton@spvhs.org or calling 303-857-9360 and leaving a message.

Splash pad

The city of Fort Lupton is searching for comments about and sponsorships for a new splash pad.

Sponsor funds will be used for the splash park and amenities. Call 303-857-6694

Donation time

The Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches).

Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. The bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs.

Drop off donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.

Teen hangout

Teens can stop by the Fort Lupton Pubic & School Library Wednesdays to play crafts, video games and hang out with friends after school.

Walk with a doc

Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute.

This 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 benefi ts that come from walking.

Blessings in a Bag

Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps school children in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an all-volunteer program and is in need of volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303718-4440. Mail donations to Blessings in a Bag, 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton 80621.

Drop-in child care

The Fort Lupton Recreation Center offers drop-in child care from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 303-857-4200.

Committee openings

Fort Lupton has openings for several of its citizen advisory committees. Visit https://www.fortluptonco.gov/966/I-Want-To-Apply-fora-Committee.

Boards/committees’ openings

The city of Fort Lupton is looking for volunteers for its historic preservation board, the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority, FLURA business representative (a fi ve-year term), FLURA alternate member (term expires March 5, 2023) and library board trustee (term expires December 2024).

Call Alyssa Knutson at 720-4666128.

Fort Lupton senior lunches

Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Sign up by noon the previous Thursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166.

Co ee group

Fort Lupton’s weekly coffee group sessions are at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 303-857-4200.

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneaker Yoga is available Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.

Water aerobics

The city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at thke Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200.

Pen pals

Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www. fortluptonco.gov/950/Senior-PenPal-Program the Fort Lupton Recreation Center (203 S. Harrison Ave.) are available. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166 with questions.

Free short-term radon test kits

Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.

Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/radon.

Warm Line up and running

Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-2806602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.

The line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling.

Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second fl oor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Here’s a list of locations where you can receive a test for COVID-19:

Brighton Advanced Urgent Care, 2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/

Brighton Salud, 1860 E. Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 303-6972583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covid-testing

Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/ covid-testing

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, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays.

Call 303-659-9953 or visit www. brighton1aa.org.

Volunteers needed

Qualifi ed Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualifi ed listeners.

Visit qualifi edlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fi ll out the form or call 720-600-0860.