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MAYOR RON TOP 10 REASONS TO MAKE GREENWOOD VILLAGE A PART OF YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY It’s that special month for many to give and receive beautiful bouquets, stunning pieces of jewelry, and enjoy a candlelight dinner for two. If you are planning Ron Rakowsky to celebrate Valentine’s rrakowsky@ Day and make a great greenwoodvillage.com impression on that special 303-486-5741 person, here are 10 ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special in Greenwood Village. 1. Enjoy a show at Comedy Works at The Landmark. 2. Design a new kitchen at Lowe’s or Home Depot.
3. Buy some new skis at Christy Sports or Sports Authority. 4. Give a Players Club Membership from the PGA Tour Superstore. 5. Surprise your love with a new bike from Performance Bicycle Shop. 6. Enjoy a great meal at any of our fine dining restaurants. 7. Pick up a cake for dessert at the Flourpot Bake Shop. 8. Order a bouquet of flowers from one of our six florists. 9. Visit one of our specialty boutiques to find that unique and perfect gift. 10. Select a keepsake piece of jewelry at one of our six jewelers.
If these 10 ideas are not what you had in mind, I suggest visiting our business directory online at www.greenwoodvillage.com. We have many great choices for services and products, including some amazing and tasty eateries right here in our Village for breakfast, lunch or dinner so why go anywhere else? We hope you enjoy Valentine’s Day in Greenwood Village!
A favorite art feature outside the future home of Fidelity Investments on Fiddler’s Green Circle. Fiddler’s Green Circle to operate a new customer contact center. Fiddler’s Green Center is owned and managed by the John Madden Co. Fidelity Investment’s new Greenwood Village location will add 500 new jobs to the Village economy.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE WELCOMES FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
We are ecstatic that Fidelity Investments chose our beautiful city as their new location in the Denver metro area to grow and thrive. I extend our appreciation to both the John Madden Company for taking a primary role in attracting this premier company to the Village Center as well as the Denver South Economic Development Partnership.
The City Council, staff and myself are pleased to welcome Fidelity Investments to Greenwood Village. Fidelity Investments leased 100,000 square feet of office space in Fiddler’s Green Center located at 6501 South
Fidelity Investments, also known as FMR LLC, has $3.8 trillion in assets under administration and $1.6 trillion in managed assets, as of October 31, 2012. It was founded in 1946 and has more than 40,000 employees globally.
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Due to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will be suspended until the spring. If you have some ideas or suggestions about living or working in Greenwood Village that you would like to share with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send him an email at rrakowsky@greenwoodvillage.com or call the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745.
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NOT SURE WHO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE? Obtain a list of your state and national government representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com
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Jerry Presley
Jeff Roemer
Gary Kramer
Tom Bishop
jpresley@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4138
jroemer@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4136
gkramer@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4133
tbishop@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4131
Denise Rose
Leslie Schluter
Bette Todd
T.J. Gordon
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lschluter@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4135
btodd@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4134
tgordon@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-804-4132
Fidelity Investments, with headquarters in Boston, provides investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and other financial products and services to more than 20 million individuals and institutions.
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS In February, the City Council recognized outgoing Board and Commission members who completed their term. On behalf of the City Council, staff, and myself we thank you for your contributions to Greenwood Village. You have truly made a difference for our community. Even though they will no longer serve on a board or commission, I hope they stay actively involved and share their knowledge, expertise, and valuable input on issues facing our community presently and in the future.
Martha Potter Goldstein, Mike de Chadenedes, Cyndi Lyden, Mayor Ron Rakowsky, Susan Strauss, Jean Gottenborg, and David Seserman. Not pictured John McDonnell.
Mike de Chadenedes, PTR, 2003-2012 Jean Gottenborg, PTR, 1999-2012 Cyndi Lyden, BOAA, 2001-2011 John McDonnell, PTR, 2001-2009 Martha Potter Goldstein, PTR, 2003-2012 David Seserman, P&Z, 2002-2012 Susan Strauss, P&Z, 2004-2012 continued on page 4 FEBRUARY 2013 |
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RTD FASTRACKS COMPLETES MAJOR MILESTONES IN 2012 The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced major accomplishments in 2012 of the FasTracks Transit Expansion Program. These accomplishments reflect the aggressive approach RTD is taking to enhance the transit network in our region. With a robust transportation system, our region and State will continue to thrive. • West Rail Line Testing – Opening day is scheduled for April 26, 2013. • I-225 Rail Line Contract was awarded. I-225 Rail Line will be completed by the end of 2015. • Construction began on the first segment of the I-225 line from Nine Mile to Iliff Avenue. • Began construction on the first segment of the Northwest Line up to Westminster. • Started construction on 20 bridges and structures on the East Line, Gold Line, and first segment of Northwest
Rail, also called the Eagle P3 project. • Began final design on the North Metro Line up to 72nd Avenue. • Denver Union Station contract awarded to develop the inside of the building into a boutique hotel with retail and restaurant elements. • Construction on the US 36 Bus Rapid Transit project began. FasTracks is RTD’s voter-approved transit expansion program to build 122 miles of commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit service, add 21,000 new parking spaces, redevelop Denver Union Station, and redirect bus service to better connect the eight-county District. You can learn more information about RTD and its FasTracks program at www.rtd-denver.com.
HELP KEEP GREENWOOD VILLAGE A SAFE COMMUNITY It is unfortunate that incidents of serious crimes occur in our Village from time to time. These senseless acts impact many citizens and cause major disruption to their lives. For some, innocent lives have been taken leaving their families and friends with unbearable grief and loss. Although Greenwood Village remains a very safe community, there are individuals that will continue to look for opportunities to commit crimes in our Village. Rest assured our Police Department will continue to take a proactive approach and focus their resources to not only reduce crime, but prevent crime as much as possible. Our Police Department has been incredibly effective in catching criminals and removing them from our community. I am proud that Greenwood Village is safer because of our Police Department’s strategic efforts.
Testing over 6th Avenue Bridge.
I want to reinforce how important it is that citizens continue to stay involved in crime prevention by alerting the Police to any suspicious activity or persons in the neighborhoods. If you see something, please call 9-1-1. GV
COMMISSION VACANCY DEADLINE TO SUBMIT INTEREST FEBRUARY 22 The Greenwood Village City Council is seeking to fill a current vacancy on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. The City Council is looking for a dedicated resident committed to encouraging, promoting and sustaining excellence in the Village. Board of Adjustments and Appeals — District 3 The Board of Adjustments and Appeals serves as a quasi-judicial appellate board of volunteer citizens appointed by City Council. The Board reviews and makes decisions regarding requests for variances from the strict application of the zoning ordinance, hears appeals to administrative decisions, and performs other duties and functions as may be designated by City Council. The Board of
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Adjustments and Appeals is made up of eight members each serving two-year terms. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. If you are a resident of District 3 and are interested in volunteering your time and serving on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals, please contact Susan Phillips, City Clerk, at 303-486-5752. Applications are available online at www.greenwoodvillage.com and may be mailed to City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 or emailed to sphillips@greenwoodvillage.com.
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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY — COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The following residents were appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council:
Steve Moran Planning & Zoning Commission District 3
Tom Stahl Board of Adjustments & Appeals District 4
For more information on how to serve on a Village board or commission, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752.
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Greenwood Village City Hall 6060 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-773-0252 Fax: 303-290-0631 After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525 (for questions or service requests outside normal business hours) E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com Web Site: www.greenwoodvillage.com
An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpole in front of City Hall and is checked Monday through Friday. The drop box can be used to deliver customer comment cards, recreation registration and reimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal court fines and documents.
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AVAILABLE ON COMCAST CABLE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING REGARDING ISSUES AND EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE AND THE DENVER REGION. FOR A LIST OF PROGRAMS AIRING ON CHANNEL 8, PLEASE REFER TO THIS SCHEDULE OR VISIT WWW.GREENWOOD VILLAGE.COM FOR A COMPLETE LISTING AND DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS.
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PROGRAMS IN FEBRUARY Greenwood Village Mayor’s Show: Premieres February 15 Cherry Creek and Littleton Public Schools — The Right Choice Watch the Mayor’s Show as Mayor Ron Rakowsky visits with the leaders of two of the best school districts in the state — the Cherry Creek School District and Littleton Public Schools. We will learn what makes both school districts successful, and why many parents choose both Cherry Creek and Littleton Public Schools as their preferred choice for their children’s K-12 education. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
GV Kids, Ink!® News Program Hosted by youth anchors and reporters, watch the 2012 edition of the GV Kids, Ink!® News Program and learn about current issues and events in the Village and surrounding community. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!® can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.
South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Learn about emergency services and information on fire prevention provided by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Air Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Metro Voices Produced by the Greater Metro Telecommunications Consortium (GMTC), the program focuses on regional issues. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch A powerfully fun and effective workout that will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart, muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose of cardio, strength and stretch moves and finish up feeling energized for the start and end of your day. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Do you have a comment about programming on GVTV Channel 8? Please call Melissa Gallegos, Public Information Officer, at 303-486-5749. GV
CALLING ALL 5TH-8TH GRADERS AUDITIONS FOR GV KIDS, INK!® NEWS PROGRAM Friday, February 22 • 3 to 5 p.m. • Greenwood Village City Hall Auditions for the 2013 GV Kids, Ink!® News Program will be held on Friday, February 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall, Community Room, 6060 South Quebec Street. Participants who wish to be considered for a part in the news program must be a resident of Greenwood Village and be a student in the 5th to 8th grades. Any youth interested in participating in the news program is required to audition for an anchor or reporter position. Hosted by youth anchors and reporters, the GV Kids, Ink!® News Program features special news, reports, and stories on issues and events in Greenwood Village. Archives of past programs can be viewed at www.greenwoodvillage.com or the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube. For more information, please call Melissa Gallegos, Public Information Officer, at 303-486-5749 or email mgallegos@greenwoodvillage.com.
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RECYCLING IS EASY! All single family homes in the Village are eligible to participate in the Greenwood Village Single Stream Recycling Program. To get your free, 95-gallon recycle polycart, please call Public Works at 303-708-6100. Recycling service is provided every other week on the same day as your regularly scheduled trash pickup.
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RECYCLING IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE WHERE DO YOUR RECYCLABLES GO? Greenwood Village, through its contractor Republic Services, provides recycling service to single family homes. All recycling materials picked up in Greenwood Village are delivered to the Waste Management Recycle America Single Stream Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at 56th Avenue and Franklin Street in Denver. Recyclable items are sorted, baled and loaded onto rail cars and delivery trucks to go to factories or mills in the community for remanufacture. GV
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RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY TRASH AND RECYCLING SERVICE
INTRODUCING THE NEW 2.75-MILE SINGLETRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL AND 18-HOLE DISC GOLF COURSE
SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON YOUR SERVICE Stay current on news about your residential single family trash and recycling services in Greenwood Village including holiday delays, schedule changes, and reminders of your recycling week. It’s easy, just sign up online for the Notify Me feature of the Village website. News about the latest trash and recycling services will be emailed to you as new information becomes available or updated by Village staff. In order to access this feature, simply follow these instructions: 1. Visit the Village’s website at www.greenwoodvillage.com. 2. Click on Notify Me in the center of the page. Depending on the size of your monitor, you may need to scroll down to the bottom of the page. 3. Enter the email where you would like the information to be sent. 4. Select the box — Residential Single Family Trash and Recycling. 5. Click on Subscribe to activate the service.
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GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION VILLAGE GREENS NORTH PARK (North of Village Greens Park at Union Ave. and Dayton St.) Saturday, April 27 from 1-3 p.m. • (Rain date: May 11) For more information, please call Eric Ensey, Park, Trails and Open Space Analyst, at 303-486-5743.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! www.greenwoodvillage.com In January, the Village launched its newly redesigned website. The new design includes enhancements and new online features that will improve customer service with web users. For more information or comments, please call the City Manager’s Office at 303-486-5745.
Once you have subscribed to this service, you will receive an email notification when new information is available. This feature will proactively provide you with the opportunity to stay informed about trash and recycling services. For more information, please call Public Works at 303-708-6100.
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MAKING A 2012 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS MAINTAIN HIGH RATINGS
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In November 2012, the Village conducted another comprehensive Citizen Survey to assess the level of citizen satisfaction with a wide variety of specific outcomes provided by the Village, and identify where improvements are needed. The Village had not conducted a Citizen Survey since 2008.
Greenwood Village residents expressed high levels of satisfaction with the quality of life in the Village. Nearly all residents (98%) rated the overall quality of life in the Village as either excellent or good. Residents also mentioned a wide range of items they like most about Greenwood Village, with “parks/trails” being mentioned most frequently. Additionally, issues related to traffic, such as “traffic control/management measures (14%), “reduce traffic (4%) and “reduce speeding (3%) were mentioned most frequently as ones residents would like addressed.
The Citizen Survey was mailed to all households of the Village, of which 1,657 surveys were completed and returned, representing an overall response rate of 27.7 percent. New this year, residents were also given the option of completing their survey online. The format of the survey was also updated to make completion easier and to give residents more opportunity to provide specific input through open-ended questions along with the ranking questions. As part of the Survey’s goal to evaluate the Village’s performance in serving residents and identify any needed improvements, the Citizen Survey asked questions regarding the following outcomes: quality of life; safety; aesthetics and beauty; recreation and leisure activities; mobility and ease of travel; Village identity and sense of community; trash services; and customer service.
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98% OF RESIDENTS RATE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GV AS EXCELLENT OR GOOD
SAFETY 95% OF RESIDENTS FEEL SAFE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD Nearly all residents are very positive about personal and home safety. For these questions, residents were asked to respond whether they felt safe or unsafe. Ninety-seven percent of residents feel safe in their home with a similar number (95%) feeling safe in their neighborhood. A high number (95%) also feel safe in shopping areas within the Village. The vast majority of residents also feel safe when using parks and open spaces (87%), and while a lower number answered that they felt safe (78%) when using Village Trails, many respondents to that question (15%) had no opinion. In addition, over 8 in 10 residents were satisfied with the presence of police around their home/property.
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AESTHETICS AND BEAUTY 97% OF RESIDENTS GAVE EXCELLENT/GOOD RATINGS ON THE APPEARANCE OF MEDIANS AND STREETSCAPES Residents gave high ratings to items regarding the aesthetics and beauty of the Village. Nearly all residents rated the overall appearance of medians and streetscapes (97%) as excellent or good, and the appearance and cleanliness of drainage ways and streams also scored a high rating (91%) as excellent or good as well.
QUALITY OF PARKS, TRAILS RECREATION, LEISURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES 95% OF RESIDENTS RATED QUALITY AND APPEARANCE OF PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE AS EXCELLENT OR GOOD Greenwood Village residents rated Village parks, trails and open space very highly. Residents again had five possible responses for these questions — Excellent, Good, Average, Poor and No Opinion. Ninety-five percent rated the overall quality and appearance of parks, trails and open space as excellent or good. Most residents responded that the overall accessibility to parks trails and open space from their home was also excellent or good (93%) while many (91%) also rated their overall experience while using parks, trails and open space high as well. How well the Village provides diverse recreational opportunities
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scored somewhat lower with 78% rating it highly, however, 13% had no opinion and only 1% gave a rating of poor.
MOBILITY AND EASE OF TRAVEL 94% OF RESIDENTS GAVE HIGH RATINGS TO THE QUALITY OF STREET CONDITIONS IN THE VILLAGE In 2012, Village residents gave very high ratings to the overall quality of street conditions in Greenwood Village. More than 9 out of 10 residents (94%) rated this outcome as either excellent (51%) or good (43%). In past surveys and in the 2012 survey, residents have identified traffic or related items as issues in the Village, so in the 2012 survey new questions were asked related to traffic signals. Over 8 in 10 (81%) rated the efficiency of traffic signals as excellent or good during non-rush hour times, with 13% rating them as average. During rush hour times, a smaller number (54%) rated them as excellent or good with 29% given them a rating of average.
VILLAGE RELATIONSHIPS, IDENTITY AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY 83% OF RESIDENTS HAVE A HIGH DEGREE OF TRUST IN VILLAGE GOVERNMENT In the survey, residents were also asked to respond to questions about Village identity and sense of community using five possible responses — Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly
Disagree and No Opinion. Over 8 in 10 (83%) indicated that they strongly agree or agree that they have a high degree of trust and confidence in Village government. When asked if the Village keeps them well informed about community issues and values, 84% rated it highly and 78% agreed they have a good understanding of community issues and values. A further 70% indicated that they had learned something new about the Village from sources of information that it uses. These sources were rated as either useful or not useful with the following percentages for the useful rating: Greenwood Village Newsletter (86%), interaction with Village staff (59%), Greenwood Village website (45%) and attendance at Village sponsored meetings (29%).
TRASH SERVICES 94% OF RESIDENTS ARE SATISFIED WITH TRASH SERVICES New to the survey in 2012 were specific questions about trash and recycling services. These questions once again used the Excellent, Good, Average, Poor, or No Opinion rating scale. For overall satisfaction with trash services, 73% rated it as excellent with another 21% as good. Reliability scored even higher with 97% saying it was good or excellent, and 87% scored customer service highly. The ratings for recycling services were not as high as trash, but still scored very well; 89% rated their overall satisfaction as good or excellent, 82% scored reliability in one of the top two categories, and 81% scored customer service as good or excellent.
CUSTOMER SERVICE 93% OF RESIDENTS GAVE THE VILLAGE HIGH RATINGS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE A large percentage of residents (71%) had contacted Greenwood Village for a service or information within the past 24 months. These residents gave the Village very high ratings for its customer service (93%) as either excellent or good.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS Specific information about concerns or issues from the surveys are being followed up on by Village staff with over 400 citizens being contacted since the surveys were first returned in November. The information obtained from the survey is also being used at a broader level to examine specific service areas for ways the Village can improve its service. For more information on the 2012 Citizen Survey, please call Matt Cohrs, Assistant to the City Manager, at 303-486-5746. To view a complete copy of the report, please visit www.greenwoodvillage.com. GV
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ENJOY THE MARJORIE PERRY NATURE PRESERVE WATER VIEWING AREA COMPLETE
Citizens can now enjoy the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve, and all of its natural beauty. The installation of the water viewing area at the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve (MPNP) is nearly complete, with the exception of reseeding the area disturbed by construction activities with native grasses and installation of native landscaping. These plantings will take place in late winter or early spring depending on weather conditions. However, the water viewing area is now fully open to the public to use and enjoy. The water viewing area is designed to provide users of the MPNP with a
natural location for wildlife viewing and enjoyment of the natural surroundings. Not intended to be a destination point, but rather a location
that people will come across when they explore the MPNP, the water viewing area has been designed to minimize its impact on the open space lands of the MPNP. The water viewing area incorporates the use of natural materials, including rocks and wood to the design. The rocks form the seating area and a large felled tree helps identify the boundary of the area. The walkway to the water viewing area incorporates dirt surfaces similar to the other trails in the MPNP. Trees and shrubs that are native to the area will be installed including Lanceleaf Cottonwood, Dogwood Bailey, Western Sandcherry, Three-leaf Sumac, Woods Rose, and Common Snowberry. The construction of the water viewing area was funded primarily through an Arapahoe County Open Space grant received by the Village. For more information, please call Eric Ensey, Parks, Trails, and Open Space Analyst, at 303-486-5743 or email at eensey@greenwoodvillage.com. GV
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NEW ONLINE SYSTEM FOR CITIZENS TO KEEP TRACK OF VALUABLES
RESIDENTS CAN RECORD VALUABLES TO HELP POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOVER PROPERTY FASTER The Greenwood Village Police Department encourages all residents to use a free online system that will help keep track of valuables and invaluable personal property. Reportit is a free, secure online service allowing citizens to record serial numbers and upload images for phones, jewelry, sporting equipment, designer clothing, collectibles, IPods, IPads, computers, GPS units, and other electronics and valuables. Should those items ever be stolen, the Police Department will have access to the information to accurately and quickly identify property. Citizens interested in recording their valuables should visit
www.reportit.leadsonline.com to begin building their personal property inventory list. Residents can store an unlimited number of serial numbers, item descriptions pictures and scans of receipts so items may be more easily identified in the event of theft. This record may also come in handy when filing claims with insurance providers in the event of loss. The Reportit service is a part of LeadsOnline, the online system that works with Police across the country to track and recover stolen property. The Greenwood Village Police
Department uses LeadsOnline to help track and recover stolen property. The system allows detectives to search for the items using a variety of parameters, including item descriptions and serial numbers. When an item is sold to a pawn or secondhand shop, the product information is entered in the LeadsOnline database and is immediately viewable by participating law enforcement agencies across the country. For more information, please call Crystal Dean, Administrative Coordinator, at 303-486-8226. GV
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USE AND REGULATION OF MARIJUANA IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE On November 6, 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64. Amendment 64 provides for persons 21-years-of-age or older to legally consume or possess one (1) ounce or less of marijuana without a doctor’s recommendation. It also allows the State and local governments to regulate and tax marijuana similar to alcohol. In addition, Amendment 64 provides municipalities with authority to decide whether to prohibit retail marijuana sales and marijuana testing. Local governments can also decide on cultivation or product manufacturing facilities. In an effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Greenwood Village, the City Council has passed ordinances prohibiting retail marijuana sales facilities and marijuana testing, cultivation or product manufacturing facilities altogether. Marijuana clubs are also prohibited. In addition, the City Council has amended the Village’s criminal code to decriminalize possession and use of one ounce or less of marijuana by persons 21 years-ofage and older, but prohibited possession and use on any publicly owned or controlled property, including parks, trails and open space. And, because Amendment 64 allows for the indoor cultivation of marijuana for personal use, City Council has adopted ordinances regulating the area and manner in which marijuana can be grown indoors. The following are highlights of the recently adopted changes to the Greenwood Village Municipal Code. PG.14
• “Marijuana clubs” are prohibited in Greenwood Village. The Greenwood Village Municipal Code prohibits the gathering of individuals for the purpose of using marijuana or marijuana products (e.g. edibles) in a commercial area. Citizens are free to gather in the privacy of their own homes, but any business that allows such activity will be cited for a zoning violation. • Possession and use of marijuana is prohibited on all public property including all public buildings, parks, trails, and open space. Any property owner in the Village may also prohibit the possession, use and growing of marijuana or marijuana products on his or her property. • It is illegal to “openly and publicly” consume marijuana in Greenwood Village. Marijuana cannot be consumed in any place accessible to or perceptible by members of the public. • Indoor Growing of Marijuana • Indoor marijuana growing can only occur in a single family residence with the full knowledge and permission of the owner in an area no larger than 32 square feet; • Indoor marijuana growing can occur in an accessory structure (e.g. shed) no larger than 50 square feet with full knowledge and permission of the owner. Accessory structures and garages used for indoor growing must be equipped with fireproof drywall (Type X);
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• Only LED or CFL lights may be used to grow marijuana. All high intensity discharge (HID) lighting including Mercuryvapor lamps, Metal-halide lamps, Ceramic MH lamps, Sodium-vapor lamps, high pressure Sodium lamps and Xenon short-arc lamps are prohibited. • Gas products (e.g. CO2 butane) are prohibited. • Kitchens, bathrooms, and primary bedrooms may not be used, and chemicals may not be stored in any habitable areas of a home or within view of neighboring properties. • No odors may be perceptible beyond the property line where the marijuana is being grown. • It is illegal to cultivate marijuana in any multi-family dwelling (apartment, townhomes, and condominiums); • Medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation facilities are prohibited in Greenwood Village. The possession and use of marijuana remains a crime under federal law. For more information on Village ordinances regulating use, possession, and indoor growing of marijuana in Greenwood Village, please call Tonya Haas-Davidson, City Attorney, at 303-486-5742, or visit www.greenwoodvillage.com and click on Municipal Code to obtain copies of these and other ordinances. GV
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MEET OUR 2013 LEADERSHIP BOARD THE DTC|GREENWOOD VILLAGE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION The year is off to a great start with our first Town Hall Luncheon held at Del Frisco’s on January 15. The sold out event featured former Congressman Tom Tancredo who, in a departure from the expected discussion on immigration and politics, shared his most important life quest to stop the war in Sudan. It was a chance for those in attendance to see another side of this committed leader and understand that doing the right thing does not always have a political banner driving the issue. Please join us for these interesting and informative luncheons each fourth Tuesday of the month at Del Frisco’s. Doors open at 11 a.m. and you are encouraged to arrive by 11:15 a.m. Louie Miller, Board Chairman, Summerfest Chair Neal Gold, Vice Chairman, Golf Chair Melissa Pieters, GooseChase Chair, Luncheon Chair Melissa Wilson, Member Events Co-Chair Pam Lippitt, Member Events Co-Chair Michael Serchia, Career Programs Chair Paul Oberman, Treasurer Ellie Burbee, Membership Co-Chair Roland Leppek, Marketing Chair Jennifer Evans, Ambassadors Chair Tom Martinez, Young Professionals Chair Kathryn Ford, Membership Co-Chair Eriq Cook, Technology Chair Larry Baldwin, Senior Board Advisor John Herbers, CEO
Since 1991, the Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce has served the Southeast Business Corridor through information, education, networking and advocacy. The Greenwood Village Chamber is a valuable resource in growing your business. We support and promote our member businesses and provide opportunities for growth. When you take advantage of the programs, you can: • Learn from the expertise of prominent business professionals • Use an extensive network to promote and grow your business • Share your knowledge to help others • Join forces with local leaders to promote the Southeast Corridor • Give back to the community through special programs and events • Find new and innovative ways to promote your business Visit our Web site at: ww.GVChamber.com E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com 7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-290-9922 Fax: 303-962-4640
SAVE THE DATES! The DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber major events dates for 2013: 4th Tuesday of each month — Town Hall Luncheons March 15 — St. Patrick’s Day Party at Slattery’s March 21 — The DTC|Landmark Healthcare Symposium June 22 — The Summerfest July 25 — The Annual Golf Tournament August 24 — The Goose Chase September 19 — The Taste of Greenwood Village Please join us at our many other monthly events, business-after-hours, Film Festival Flix, and luncheons. For more information contact us at admin@gvchamber.com or call us at 303-290-9922. GV FEBRUARY 2013 |
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BUSINESS DESERVING DOG
Customer Service: 720-422-5178 • www.deservingdog.com
HEALTHY DOGS, HAPPY OWNERS The unconditional love of a dog who greets you with boundless enthusiasm is something that pet owners cherish. It’s therefore no surprise that over nine in 10 pet owners (91 percent) say they consider their pet to be a member of their family. And what better way to let your best furry friend know that you care, than by meeting their nutritional needs with high quality food that is not only conveniently available, but delicious and healthy as well? It truly is what they deserve! Jeff Sutherland, Executive Chef/Owner and Village resident, founded Deserving Dog in May 2012 after a long career as a Management and Information Technology consultant. “My love of dogs and cooking along with a strong interest in biology and physiology made creating a line of foods for canines a great fit,” shared Jeff. Food as medicine is a central belief of Jeff ’s, realized from his own personal experience. “The spark that led to my formulation of products to provide solution’s to a dog’s nutritional needs began with my own dog,” said Jeff. Jeff ’s black Labrador, Shadow (Deserving Dog’s Chief Tasting Officer), suffered for months with recurring hemorrhagic gastroenteritis while eating so-called “super premium” commercial foods so he decided to begin cooking for her. When he began doing intensive nutritional research for Shadow’s diet, the idea to provide the best possible nutrition PG. 16
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was born. Shadow’s condition cleared up immediately with the new formulation, and in over 12 months of eating wholesome, high quality food, Jeff added that she has not had a single recurrence of her symptoms. Jeff would like to help other dogs enjoy the best health they can through great food, veterinarian backed nutritional consulting and customized diets, precisely what he believes the Village community values. By incorporating high quality standards in Deserving Dog foods and services he can help other dogs be as healthy as possible. When you take a look, and even better, a smell of the foods and treats that Deserving Dog prepares, you will quickly realize that this is NOT “dog food.” And yes, you could safely and enjoyably put it on your own plate, especially if you add a little salt and pepper. Mr. Sutherland uses a minimal list of all restaurant-quality ingredients. All food and treats are prepared to human consumption standards in a health-inspected commercial kitchen — not a factory. Each recipe is further fortified with a complete vitamin/supplement mix. The food is prepared locally in small batches. Unlike most large commercial brands, the food from Deserving Dog is not engineered to stay on the shelf for a year. In fact, they use no preservatives at all — only refrigerators and freezers. And the food is prepared for all life stages of dogs, from puppy to mature adult. continued on page 20
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TAXPAYER SERVICES OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO VILLAGE BUSINESSES Members of the business community, through the business taxes they pay, play a major role in the Village’s ability to provide high quality services to the community. These services include police protection, street maintenance, snow removal, parks and trails, and community aesthetics. Creating a safe, attractive, clean and easily traveled Village is crucial in retaining businesses and attracting new businesses to the Village community. The Village has an active tax audit program which helps identify where areas of noncompliance are occurring so that Village revenues remain available for services. The Village operates under the philosophy that assuring the receipt of revenues is contingent upon building positive relationships with the business community. Building these relationships means providing useful information, education of tax requirements and responding to taxpayer needs with courteous and friendly service.
THE AUDIT PROCESS Typically, an audit is scheduled to review a three-year period of time. For that reason, books and records should be retained for a minimum of three prior years. In some cases, the tax auditor can go back a longer period of time when the taxpayer is not licensed with the Village. An audit engagement letter is sent to all taxpayers selected for audit. This letter will list the general items necessary to complete this review. It will also state the date, time and place the audit will occur. You are welcome to contact the auditor with any questions concerning the types of records requested or to arrange an alternate date, time or place for the audit. Tax audits may be time-consuming. In most cases, the auditor will review a sample of records rather than reviewing all periods. Should additional records be requested, a reasonable amount of time will be granted for you to provide these records. The Village selects a diverse group of businesses for review; selection for audit is not an indication that a taxpayer has done something wrong. Once the auditor has completed the initial review of records, you will be provided with the preliminary working papers. You will then have the opportunity to present additional records that may clarify the items noted in the working
papers. Once you and the auditor have had sufficient time to discuss these items and all the appropriate adjustments have been made, the audit will be concluded. The following tips will help you better prepare for the tax audit: • Know The Taxes Your Business Should Be Collecting The tax revenues collected by businesses and then remitted to Greenwood Village include Sales Tax, Use Tax, Lodgers Tax, and Occupational Privilege Tax. By educating yourself about these taxes and implementing the appropriate process for collection before your business is contacted for an audit, you will reduce opportunities for noncompliance. You can learn more about these taxes on the Village website at greenwoodvillage.com, and click on Business, Taxes and Fees. Taxpayer education classes are also available free of charge. Please call 303-486-8299 to schedule a class that is tailored to meet your needs. You are welcome to request tax related classes to meet your firm’s specific needs. • Organize Your Records Normally, the validity and accuracy of the amounts remitted to the Village will be evaluated. The tax auditor will review all critical records related to the tax filings of the business. If you have an occupational privilege tax account, the payroll records will also be examined. In addition, sales and purchase transactions will also be evaluated. Keeping efficient documentation to support individual transactions will help the audit process go smoothly. continued on page 19 FEBRUARY 2013 |
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IF YOU RECEIVE A COUNTERFEIT • Do not return it to the passer. • Delay the passer if possible. • Observe the passer’s description, as well as that of any companions, and
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the license plate numbers of any vehicles used. • Contact the Greenwood Village Police Department at 303-773-2525. • Write your initials and the date in the white border areas of the suspect note. • Limit the handling of the note. Carefully place it in a protective covering, such as an envelope.
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tax audit preparations continued from page 17 • Consult The Services Of A Professional Seeking the advice and services of an outside representative who has knowledge in organizing paperwork for tax audits might be beneficial. Please note that due to the confidentiality of all records related to a tax audit, any
person representing your firm must have proper written authorization to act on your behalf. The auditor will be glad to supply you with a Power of Attorney form if necessary. For more information about taxes in Greenwood Village, please call Taxpayer Services at 303-486-8299. GV
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NEW GV AUTO PARTS STORE Havana Auto Parts 9640 East Arapahoe Road 303-649-2040
INSURANCE SERVICES Insurance Designers of Colorado 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1245 303-758-5392
DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES DVD Your Memories 7720 East Belleview Avenue, B-103 303-221-2720
COUNSELING SERVICES Susan Sabini, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, LLC 7000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 350 303-981-5034
INTERIOR DESIGN TB Image by Design 6635 South Dayton Street, Suite 200 720-257-3732
FAST FOOD Five Guys Burgers & Fries 8547 East Arapahoe Road, Suite A 303-714-5555
FINANCIAL SERVICES Greenwood Advisors, Incorporated 6160 South Syracuse Way, Suite 230 303-741-0551
MORTGAGE SERVICES Solera National Bank 5251 DC Parkway, Suite 100 303-867-4721
FLORIST The Plum Gallery 5979 South University Boulevard 303-929-0261
Speer Wealth Management, Incorporated 5200 DTC Parkway, Suite 530 303-900-9102
REAL ESTATE Apartment Association of Metro Denver 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 305 303-329-3300
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT Carepoint Healthcare, LLC 5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 312-A 303-436-2727
TRAINING Corporate Change Catalysts Consortium of the West, LLC 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 175 303-964-8688
GROCERY STORE Sprouts Farmers Market (formerly Sunflower Market) 8557 East Arapahoe Road 303-721-1400
HUMAN RESOURCES Strategic Outsourcing, Incorporated 5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 141-B 877-572-2412 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 360 Resources, LLC 6455 South Yosemite Street, Suite 400 720-506-3374 BCS/ProSoft, Incorporated 5990 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Building 2, Suite 135 303-662-9990 Group Systems Corporation 5350 South Roslyn Street, Suite 100 303-468-8680
TUTORING Elite Academics 5241 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 720-299-5343 United Development Companies, LLC 5750 DTC Parkway, Suite 210 303-771-1500
BUSINESSES UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT CLOTHING STORE A Line Boutique, LLC 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 107 303-773-8200
Symmetrix Solutions, LLC 6455 South Yosemite Street, Suite 400 720-506-3374
HOTEL Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center 8300 East Crescent Parkway 303-804-0700 Hyatt House Denver Tech Center 9280 East Costilla Avenue 303-942-8701 PHOTOGRAPHY STORE Mike’s Camera, Incorporated 7939 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 130 303-771-8404 PIZZA Zpizza 4940 South Yosemite Street, Suite E-9 303-221-0015 SPORTS BAR The Sportsbook (formerly Rockabillies South/Slam Bar) 9660 East Arapahoe Road 720-289-5536
business spot light continued from page 16 The healthy, delicious recipes include Chicken & Brown Rice, Grain-Free Fish & Sweet Potato and Grain-Free Beef & Potato. These are all complete foods meeting and exceeding the standards of the AAFCO and CVM. An affordable
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selection of culinary treats known as WuhfflesTM are also offered in Peanut Butter, Blueberry, Pumpkin Pie and Carrot Cake flavors. They are available through the Deserving Dog website and at Nella’s Frozen Yogurt at 5322 DTC Boulevard. (Your furry companion can enjoy a cup of frozen yogurt with a WuhffleTM while you treat yourself.) GV
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REGISTER NOW FOR ALL ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS! Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration.
SPRING BREAK YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH POTTERY — PAPIER MACHE Days and Dates: Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Ages: 6-12 years old Fee: $50 (all supplies included) Limit: 20 participants
SPRING BREAK SPORTS Day and Dates: Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Westlands Park 5701 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Ages: 6-12 years old Fee: $1 per day per participant (Pay at the park each day) Limit: 40 participants per day Not going away for Spring Break? Come out and play! Join us at Wetlands Park for miscellaneous games; such as kick ball, flag football, dodge ball, ultimate Frisbee and various other recess games. No equipment is necessary. So grab a friend and come on over!
Don’t worry about not going away for Spring Break, come and create a sculpture and a piece of pottery out of Papier Mache! French meaning chewed paper, Papier Mache is a form of sculpture that is made from pieces of paper that are stuck together using paste and then decorated. Participants will design and construct their own animal sculpture and bowl using Papier Mache and then decorate them with various materials. If participating in Spring Into Art in the afternoon please bring a sack lunch. Staff will supervise and provide activities during the transition between programs. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and sneakers.
Healthy snacks and drinks will be provided. A mandatory sign-in sheet must be completed by parents for each participant on each day, in case of an emergency. Parents can save time and register over the telephone, but must still check in with staff. The program is subject to weather conditions. This is a drop-in program. There is no pre-registration.
SPRING INTO ART Days and Dates: Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Ages: 6-12 years old Fee: $20 per program (all supplies included) Limit: 20 participants per program Don’t worry about not going away for Spring Break, come and create a unique work of art! Spend Spring Break creating etchings, masks and glass paintings. Join us for one day or all three! Monday, April 1 — Scratchboard Art Scratchboard is a unique type of etching technique in which a drawing is created by scratching onto a surface. Participants will design their own scratchboard work of art using the image of their choice. Tuesday, April 2 — Plaster Mask Making Learn how to mold a work of art using plaster to create your own mask that you can paint and decorate. Wednesday, April 3 — Glass Painting Participants will learn about different glass painting techniques and will design their own glass bowl using one of the techniques.
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BOYS AND GIRLS SPORTS TRAINING CAMP Day and Dates: Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Ages: 6-12 years old Fee: $40 Limit: 40 participants Location: Village Greens Park, 9301 East Union Avenue Come join us as you challenge your speed and agility in a fun and friendly environment that will contribute to building your physical foundation. Through our speed, agility, and plyometric training methods, participants will improve coordination, self-esteem and improve their physical abilities. At the end of each session the participants will play a sport to test their new skills.
SKATE CAMP Day and Dates: Thursdays, April 11, 18, 29 Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Ages: 7-10 years old Fee: $30 Limit: 12 participants Location: Carson Skate Park, 6060 South Quebec Street Want to learn how to skateboard in the skate park? Join this camp and learn the skills and tricks you need to ride in the park. Also learn skate park etiquette and other tricks to take your skills to the next level. This camp will be taught by professional skateboard instructors. Participants need to bring their own skateboard, helmet, wrist guards and knee pads.
YOUTH PEE WEE SOCCER Day and Dates: Mondays, April 15, 22, 29 Time: 4:15-5 p.m. Ages: 4-6 years old Fee: $30 Limit: 20 participants Location: Silo Park, 9300 East Orchard Road Experience the game of soccer in a fun, relaxed environment with your friends. Dribbling, passing, shooting and playing games will be introduced to participants during the three-week course. All equipment provided by staff, parents are welcome to stay and watch. PG. 22
TINY ART STUDIO BUNNY SCULPTURES Day and Date: Monday, March 18 Time: 4:15-5 p.m. Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Ages: 3-5 years old Parents are welcome to stay and participate Fee: $10 Limit: 15 participants Introduce your preschooler to the arts through fun hands-on art activities. In March preschoolers will learn about clay and will construct their very own bunny sculpture.
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COLLAGE Day and Dates: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 4:305:45 p.m. Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Ages: 6-12 years old Fee: $50 (all supplies included) Limit: 15 participants French for “pasting” or “gluing” this art technique was first done by Pablo Picasso in the 20th Century. Participants will learn how to arrange different types of patterned papers to create an image. They will then take their collage and turn it into a painting, just like Picasso! Register online at www.greenwood village.com/registration. For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY HOURS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF GRAVES BRINGS THE PAST INTO CURTIS Photographer Jeff Graves took the audience on a rare tour of 19th century Ambrotype photography by transforming the basement of the Curtis Center into a photographer’s studio for the evening with a sitting area and portable darkroom.
Jennifer Orrigo whose beautiful face was used to describe the process of Ambrotype.
Ambrotypes are photographs that create a positive image on a sheet of glass and was popular from the early 1850s until the 1860s. Mr. Graves demonstrated this historic process, slightly modified, by taking Ambrotype photographs of individuals at the lecture and developing them on site. The varnish he used to finish the image was the same mixture used over 150 years ago, a combination of tree sap and lavender oil.
Demonstrations like these are rare, although gaining in popularity, and have been featured in places such as the Santa Fe Photographic Workshop in New Mexico, the George Eastman House in New York, and the Colorado Photographic Arts Center in Lakewood. The Curtis Center had approximately 30 visitors for the lecture, a combination of Greenwood Village residents as well as individuals from Golden, Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, and even one participant on vacation from Connecticut, who put it as a must on his “to do” list.
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Some High Point Senior Center visitors.
Seventeen visitors from High Point Senior Center visited the Curtis Center because they were interested in the photography exhibit. However, they met another visitor — Rita derjue, master artist, while she was explaining her work to the curator. They became interested and asked questions about the colors and images. We were enchanted with their knowledge.
Rita derjue talking with other visitors.
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY HOURS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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DATES TO REMEMBER!! Youth Art Month offers two receptions: Wednesday, March 6, 5-7 p.m., specifically for Littleton School District,
The eight photographers
THE SHOW GOES ON Neither Broncos nor snow kept the photography aficionados away from the opening of the “Captured Light” exhibit. Visitors were anxious to view the expressions in traditional photography and glean information from the eight artist. The exciting black and white photography covers landscapes, still life, portraits, and historical images — all studies in values. PTR Director Debbie Belcik, Mayor Ron Rakowsky and Mrs. Rakowsky PG. 24
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and Wednesday, March 13, 5-7 p.m., specifically for Cherry Creek School District. However, visitors may attend either night.
NEW DATES FOR GREENWOOD AND BEYOND Greenwood and Beyond Photography Exhibit will be from April 5 to May 3. The theme is “The Real and The Abstract.” Please call 303-708-6110 for the application.