ST. JOANOF ARC

Proclaiming Christ from the Mountains to the Plains www.StJoanArvada.org

12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232

Daily Masses: 8:30am, Mon-Sat

Confessions: 8am Tue-Fri; 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30am, 5:30pm

Empower Field, but to score tickets to that, you’d probably need to shorten your child’s time at college by a year or so.

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In addition to the titular racing, visitors have a bevy of options for exploring. ere’s the Asian Marketplace and Asian Craft Tent, both of which feature unique gifts and artworks. And speaking of art, the festival features three performance stages, where a range of performers will share traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American instrumental, vocal, choral and dance performances.

I can’t forget to mention the food, which is always delicious and can be found in the Taste of Asia Food Court. ere are all kinds of options to select from, so regardless of what you’re in the mood for, you’re guaranteed to nd something that suits.

No mater where your interests or curiosities lead, the festival will provide an opportunity for enlightenment, entertainment and, most importantly, cultural connection.

“I love seeing the community coming together in celebration, especially since there aren’t enough events that highlight the contributions of the AANHPI community,” Moore said. “ e festival is a great way to tell the world we’re here, showcase all we’ve done and that we’re not going anywhere.”

All the details can be found at www.cdbf.org/summerinfo.

Lakewood celebrates Park and Rec Month e City of Lakewood is celebrating of Park and Recreation Month by honoring the parks and recreation employees who keep these crucial resources vibrant for residents and visitors. ere all kinds of classes to try out, pools to swim, and open spaces ripe for exploration. Find the full listings of parks at Lakewood.org/

Colorado’s arts scene is constantly evolving and expanding in thrilling and imaginative ways. is makes the 40th Annual All Colorado Art Show at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, a great opportunity to explore just how talented artists in the state.

One of most the popular shows at the center, it runs through Saturday, Aug. 26. Visit https://www.greenwoodvillage.com/curtis for all the details.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Caamp at Red Rocks

Look, the actual concert of the week is Taylor Swift’s two-night run at e folk-rock band has been around since 2016 and had a major breakthrough with their third album, “Lavender Days,” which was released about a year ago. Fans of groups like e Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateli will nd a lot to love, so get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

With that in mind, why not check out Ohio’s Caamp, who are performing two nights at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19 and ursday, July 20.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

May 29, 1931 - June 15, 2023

Betty (Klein) Payte, 92, of Golden, Colorado, passed away peacefully on ursday, June 15.

Betty was born May 29, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, to William and Winnifred Klein. e family moved to Mobridge, South Dakota, and at the age of eleven Betty moved to Colorado with them, where she lived for the rest of her life.

Betty went to Wheat Ridge High School but dropped out with one credit remaining, to marry Harold in 1948. When she was thirty years old, she went back to school to earn her diploma in a classroom of teenagers. It was then she discovered her great love for learning, driven by her eternal curiosity about everything and everyone, which never waned. Over the years, she started many businesses on her own and with Harold, including ownership and management of Dairy Queens in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Northglenn and Commerce City, Colorado.

Betty and Harold went on to have two children: Patty Dierks and Amy Clark.

In retirement, Betty kept busy with her numerous passions, including racewalking, bike touring, ying, volunteering with various organizations, and leading walk groups in Golden. Her love of community earned both her and Harold the Mayor’s Award of Golden in 2016 “for serving as inspiring role models and ambassadors for healthy living and walking in Golden.” is colorful life, started from humble beginnings and lled with such diverse life experiences, inspired Betty’s friends, and family to convince her to write her memoir. In 2019, at the age of 89, she released Always Betty: One Woman’s Romp rough Life with Grit, Wit, and Wisdom.

She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Harold, daughter Amy (Jim) Clark, granddaughters Jamie (Kenny Lee) Clark and Kellie Clark, grandsons Aaron Dierks and Matthew Dierks, and sister Nancy Blair. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Dierks, her grandson, Eric Hans Dierks, and her brother Bill Klein.

Betty’s love of walking had more to do with the organic bonding of strangers into friends and brought to life her de ning quote, “Walk beside me and be my friend.”

In her honor, Walk Beside Me: Celebrating the Life and Stories of Betty Payte, will be held Sunday, July 16, at 10am at New Loveland Mine Park in Golden.

In lieu of owers, please consider a donation in Betty’s name to the Flatirons Chamber Music Festival: Crossing the Divide, www.FlatIronsCMF.org