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August 8, 2013
YOUR WEEK: SHOWS, CATS, QUILTS RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 31
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MOBILE FOOD pantry that will provide weekday lunches to kids in need this sum-
mer. The wagon will serve lunch to any child up to 18 years old, no questions asked. The wagon will be at two locations: Fox Hill Apartments, 17611 W. 16th Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and at Mountainside Estates, 17190 Mt. Vernon Road., from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday through Aug. 9, with the exception of July 4-5. Contact Peggy Halderman at 303-763-7076 or pjhalderman@ icloud.com.
RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 11 THEATER SHOW The Edge Theatre Company presents “The House of Blue Leaves,” from July 19 to Aug. 11, in its new home at 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays (starting July 25), Fridays and Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available by calling 303-232-0363 or online at www.theedgetheater. com. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 11 PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents “Mama
Won’t Fly,” a cross-country race to get Mama to her son’s wedding. Show runs from Aug. 2-11; show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. The Festival Playhouse is at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www. festivalplayhouse.com. Appropriate for all ages.
CAT ADOPTIONS Foothills Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions for any cat older than 6 months old through Aug. 31. Adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip and health check. The regular adoption process applies. To see the variety of adoptable cats looking for their forever homes, visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/ Adopt or in person at 580 McIntyre St. in Golden. RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 31 WEATHER MONITORS The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network based at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University is looking to add a few hundred observers to its Denver area network during August. All it takes to be involved is the purchase of an official rain gauge ($30) and a commitment to help monitor the local climate by taking precipitation measurements as often as possible. The data is reported to the CoCoRaHS website and daily maps of local precipitation patterns are produced. Training is offered in person or online; a list of Denver area training classes can be found at http://www.cocorahs.org/State.aspx?state=CO. For information, or to sign up, contact Chris Spears at chris.spears@colostate.edu or go to www.cocorahs.org and click on the “Join Us” link. RECURRING/THROUGH SEPT. 1 PLAYHOUSE SHOW Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Wonder of the World” from July 26 to Sept. 1. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, with a 2 p.m. show on Sept. 1. Tickets are available by calling 303-935-3044 or going
online to www.minersalley.com. Miners Alley Playhouse is at 1224 Washington Ave., Golden.
RECURRING/THROUGH LABOR DAY FREE ADMISSION Lakewood Heritage Center will participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free museum admission to active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day. The Lakewood Heritage Center can educate and entertain the kids and the whole family with a trip through the 20th century from early farming days with real farming equipment to a 1940s diner. This summer, the importance of the military is highlighted through the museum’s victory gardens, showing how communities have come together during conflicts and wars in support of the military. The Blue Star program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This year’s Blue Star Museums represent history, fine art, science, nature centers and children’s museums. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. RECURRING/THROUGH OCT. 26 QUILT SHOW Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden, presents “Material Witnesses: New Work from the Manhattan Quilters Guild” from July 28 to Oct. 26. An opening reception is from 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Call 303-277-0377.
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COMMUNITY RUN The Arvada High School boys cross country team is hosting a community and alumni race at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Majestic View Park. All runners are invited to join in a spirited 5K race around Majestic View Park. Walkers are also welcome to join in to promote fitness among the community and student body. For information or to register contact Tim Fallon at tfallon@jeffco.k12.co.us. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 24, SEPT. 7, SEPT. 14, SEPT. 21, SEPT. 28, OCT. 5 FALL GARDENING Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, offers free classes for gardeners on Saturdays this fall. Registration not required unless noted. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com for details. Upcoming classes are: “PRESERVING YOUR Harvest – Make Summer Last All Winter” from 1-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24. Learn several methods of food preservation, including canning, so that you can enjoy your summer harvest all winter long. Class will cover necessary equipment, tools, tips and techniques for success in the kitchen and good taste at the table.
“PERENNIAL GARDENING in the Fall” from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. This is
the perfect time to set the stage for next year’s garden. Plant perennials and bulbs for season long beauty and review the basic maintenance for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful.
“LANDSCAPING YOUR Colorado Garden” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Discover trees, shrubs and perennials that work well in our region. The class will cover plant combinations and basic design principles that create curb appeal and enhance your outdoor living spaces. Special emphasis on drought tolerant plants that are durable and require lower maintenance. “PLANTING FALL Bulbs” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Plant bulbs now
for color next spring. Discover new varieties of tulips and daffodils as well as other interesting and unique types of bulbs. Learn how to prepare your soil and maintain for years of beauty.
“FAIRY GARDEN Workshop” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Enjoy the magic
and enchantment of a fairy garden and create your personal retreat for the fairies. Each attendee will take home a fairy garden they make in the class. Registration required; call 303-424-7979. Fee for materials will be assessed.
“ORCHIDS – Exotic but Easy” from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Orchids are beauti-
ful, fascinating and surprisingly easy to grow. Discover how these exotic beauties grow in nature and translate that to your own growing conditions. Learn some of the best varieties for your home and tips and techniques to successfully grow and rebloom orchids.
“GROWING GREAT Garlic” from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Discover the exciting world of garlic, nature’s wonder plant for flavorful food, a healthy body and warding off evil spirits. Learn about the different garlic types and how to grow so that you will have a yearly harvest.
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“TERRARIUMS – Gardens under Glass” from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Terrariums
add a lush element to your indoor décor. Discover how easy it is to bring the magic of these special gardens to your home. Our expert will demonstrate the range of containers, soil, plants and offer tips and techniques to create glorious gardens in glass.
LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 25 TO OCT. 20 FINANCIAL PEACE Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Universityclass will take place at 9 a.m. Aug. 25 to Oct. 20 at Faith Bible Chapel, Carr Street Campus, 4890 Carr St., Arvada. For information or to register, call 303-424-2121 ext. 9-2455 or email zach.malito@ fbci.org. LOOKING AHEAD/SEPT. 2
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BOOSTERS EVENT Jog in the Bog, a 5K run and 1K walk presented by the Standley Lake Athletic Boosters, is Sept. 2. The event includes entertainment, snacks, water, raffle prizes, race awards, T-shirts, dunk tank and other activities. Opening ceremonies start at 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Event starts and finishes at SLHS athletic fields. Registration is available at www.standleylakeboosters.com or you can register at 7 a.m. on event day. Sponsors, event day vendors, volunteers and interested parties can contact www.slhs.boosters@gmai.com for more information. LOOKING AHEAD/SEPT. 7
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HARVEST FESTIVAL Arvada Associated Modelers presents its 2013 Harvest Festival and a free RC model air show from1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Arvada Air Park, 7608 Highway 93, Golden. Spectacular giant scale models, replica Warbirds, real turbine jets, radical helicopters, a “wicked witch” on a flying broom, and a variety of other, unique radio-controlled models will be flown. The air show also features celebrity pilots, a full scale fly-in by Flight for Life Colorado, RC flight simulators, many free door prizes, concessions and an opportunity for spectators to try their hand at flying a real RC airplane (also free). Master of Ceremonies will be Arvada City council member at-large Bob Fifer. For information and directions to the flying field, visit www.arvadamodelers.com. LOOKING AHEAD/SEPT. 9 NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center will offer a Somatics Neuromuscular Reeducation class from 5:30-6 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 14. To register, call 303-231-1300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/registration.