INSIDE u B e A Part Of...Healthy Lifestyles. Lafayette earns the gold for its achievements by The National Recreation and Parks Association.
u B e A Part Of...How to invest in
Lafayette. A message from Mayor, Christine Berg.
u B e A Part Of...Shopping and dining in Lafayette.
u B e A Part Of...Sustainable
living in Lafayette. Recycling and composting events.
u B e A Part Of...Dining and craft
breweries in Lafayette. The NEW Lafayette Crossing center.
u B e A Part Of...The Arts scene in Lafayette.
u Trail Update u Walk and Wheel Lafayette u City Events Winter Calendar
It’s a great time to be part of the positive momentum in Lafayette! The Lafayette Connection encourages residents to BE A PART OF IT—engaged and informed about COMMUNITY LIFE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, and SUSTAINABLE LIVING in Lafayette. The Lafayette Connection is published three times a year, connecting you with your community.
SHOP LOCAL This Holiday, INVEST IN LAFAYETTE, and WIN! When you shop Lafayette, your tax dollars are invested back into your community in the form of public safety, streets, library, recreation, and other important services. This holiday season you can also benefit from shopping locally by winning “Best of Lafayette” Gift Baskets overflowing with all things Lafayette valued at $300-$500 each! Starting on November 28, save and submit 4 receipts–each totaling $10 or more–from 4 different Lafayette businesses and you’ll be entered into the drawing to win.
You can enter as many times as you like to increase your chances to win. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/INVEST for details and SHOP LAFAYETTE this holiday season!
The GO! isn’t taking away from what they do now, they’re adding to it and will continue to offer a wide variety of affordable programs while also providing dynamic, accessible and appealing programs that reach a younger demographic. To learn more about the wide array of opportunities for social expression, creativity, intellectual stimulation and community service visit www.cityoflafayette.com/GO.
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The first Baby Boomers began turning 65 in 2011. By 2029 when all Boomers have turned 65, this generation will make up more than 20 percent of the total U.S. population. After reflecting on this changing demographic, it was clear to the Lafayette Senior Services Department that their customer base spanned two distinct and different generations—those born before 1946 and those born after. Providing the right kind of service to each would be increasingly important. It was from this clarity that the City moved to rebrand the department and its services to the Lafayette GO! Services (Grown-Up Opportunities) to provide interest-specific activities and services for both generations served.
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A Letter From The Mayor We love living in this community–what makes it so special? It’s about investment. The fabric of our
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community is made up of artists, tech geeks, musicians, passionate young students, small business owners, committed board members, busy families, volunteers, active seniors, and everyone in between; all strengthening our community. I recently spoke to students from Lafayette and Pioneer Elementaries, Angevine Middle School and Centaurus High School about our town. We discussed how city government works and how the city provides services such as clean water, safe streets, beautiful parks, rec center, library, open space, trails, public art, and solar power. What makes all of this possible? It’s about investment. We have an incredible city staff that is able to provide excellent service because our community members are civically engaged and invest their time and money into Lafayette. Shopping locally is key, but so is good citizenship. Last year approximately 600 volunteers committed over 18,750 hours to supplement and support City services at the Library, Police Station, Recreation Center, Senior Center and in parks. What a testament to the dedication of our community members.
The more we invest in our community, the more our community can invest in us!
Shop Local and Support Your Community!
Happy holidays to you and yours,
These locally purchased items were found at JAX: • The Mayor’s shirt, belt and boots • The belt and purse on the table and western shirt in the background • Little Sunny’s boots
Mayor Christine Berg
These locally purchased items were found at TRI Vintage: • Skirt and hat • All other are props are from TRI Vintage, and their patio is the photo shoot location.
Here’s How to Be a Part of It: Volunteer! www.cityoflafayette.com/Volunteer Join a Board or Committee www.cityoflafayette.com
These locally purchased items were found at Cottage Home: • Bracelet • Sunny’s book and duck Locally purchased items were found at Eats & Sweets: • 125th Anniversary mugs from Eats and Sweets. Photo courtesy of melissarich.com
Check out our Calendar of Events www.cityoflafayette.com/calendar.aspx Enjoy Public Art www.cityoflafayette.com/CulturalArts Shop and Eat Locally! www.cityoflafayette.com/Invest Sign up for News and Emergency Alerts www.cityoflafayette.com/NotifyMe
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Be a Part of...Sustainable Living u Recycling and Composting Events Keep the “green” in your holiday season this year by recycling your Christmas tree and used electronic items at the City-sponsored drop off events in January. Also in January, get ready for the composting service that will accompany the City’s new 3-cart trash program by attending a composting open house. All Lafayette residents are invited to attend. Details for these events are listed in the January calendar on the back page or at www.cityoflafayette.com/PublicWorks
u Home Efficiency A free EnergySmart advisor can answer questions, assist you to establish a more comfortable and energy-efficient home, and help to find and apply for incentives and low-cost financing for projects. Call 303-544-1000 or visit www.EnergySmartYES.com
Be a Part of...the Arts in Lafayette
Be a Part of...Healthy Lifestyles in Lafayette Lafayette Earns the Gold! In October, the Lafayette Recreation and Parks Departments were named the top agencies in the U.S. for populations under 30,000. The National Recreation and Parks Association’s Gold Medal Award for Excellence recognizes communities who surpass in the areas of long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and program development. Congratulations to the residents of Lafayette who ultimately reap the benefits this award represents. Learn more at www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation
Trails Update All portions of the Coal Creek and Rock Creek trails in Lafayette are open and accessible to the public. Construction on the South Public Road trailhead and underpass are in progress, but users have a safe and accessible detour around the impacted areas. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/trails to download a map and learn more about upcoming projects.
The Lafayette Public Library has just opened their new North Gallery which will provide local artists and students the opportunity to showcase their talents. The space, located on the northeast corner of the upper level, is currently featuring Kimono Kakushin authentic kimonos repurposed into contemporary quilts. Contact library@ cityoflafayette.com to apply to display your work. The Lafayette Arts Source is a monthly e-newsletter filled with arts and cultural events, resources, and information for community members, local artists and art lovers. Subscribe at www.bit.ly/artsource View of Rothman Open Space
Be a Part of...Dining and Craft Breweries in Lafayette
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Fast casual dining options are expanding for Lafayette residents. The newly developed Lafayette Crossings located at Highway 287 and South Boulder Road, is now home to four restaurants; Chipolte, Noodles & Co, Einstein Brothers Bagels and Firehouse Subs. Lafayette’s fourth brewery, Liquid Mechanics, recently opened at the southwest corner of Baseline Road and Highway 287. This self-acclaimed, “small yet mighty” neighborhood craft brewer offers both seasonal and year-round selections. � � ��� � � � �
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Residents have been sharing input on biking and walking in Lafayette through summer walk/bike audits, surveys, and a community workshop. This data has shaped the direction for Lafayette’s Active Transportation Map and is setting the groundwork for a prioritized list of desired projects. Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/ WalkAndWheel to learn about the project and stay current on the latest updates.
QUAKER Oatmeal Festival 2015 Janaury 10, 2015 details at www.lafayettecolorado.com
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Lafayette Calendar of Winter Events u NOVEMBER/DECEMBER November–December 3
Santa Cop Program Toy Donation Drop Locations at Lafayette Police Dept, Library, City Hall, Rec. Center & Golf Course www.cityoflafayette.com/Police
November–March; Sunday’s 9:30–10:15am
Drop-in Family Yoga Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
November 28–December 31
“Best of Lafayette” Holiday Basket Contest Save receipts and enter to win! www.cityoflafayette.com/HolidayBasketContest
November 19–December 19 Spot the Elf Event Old Town Lafayette www.oldtownlafayette.com
November 1; 10–11am
Meet the Mayor at the Marketplace Lafayette Marketplace/400 W. South Boulder Rd. www.cityoflafayette.com
December–March; Mon/Thurs; 1–4pm
Pickleball Open Play Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
December 6; 10–1am
Meet the Mayor at the Marketplace Lafayette Marketplace/400 W. South Boulder Rd. www.cityoflafayette.com
December 6; 2:00–dusk
Home for the Holidays/ Tree Lighting Festival Plaza/311 S. Public Rd www.oldtownlafayette.com
December 7; 2pm
December 15; 4–10pm
Denver Holiday Lights Tour Depart Lafayette GO Center/103 S. Iowa www.cityoflafayette.com/GO or 303-665-9052
December 15; 10:30am
After School Art Class; ages 5-8 Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
Christmas Story Time–music & crafts Lafayette Library/775 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Library 303-665-5200
January 13 & 21; 4–7:30pm
December 17; 10:30am
Men’s & Women’s Basketball Leagues
Hanukkah Story Time with Rabbi Korngold Lafayette Library/775 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Library 303-665-5200
December 19; 10:30am
Solstice Story Time–music & crafts Lafayette Library/775 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Library 303-665-5200
December 29–January 31; Weekdays; 6am–2:30pm (closed Jan 1, 19). Also Saturday Jan 17 & 31; 9am–1pm Christmas Tree Recycling City Service Cntr/1700 Avalon www.cityoflafayette.com
u JANUARY/FEBRUARY January–March; Mon/Fri; 4:30-5:30pm
Camp Gladiator Family Fitness Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
January 2; 10:30am
Ninja Ninja Never Stop! w/children’s author Todd Tuell Lafayette Library/775 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Library 303-665-5200
January 5; 10:30am, 3:30pm
Annual Holiday Tea Lafayette Library/775 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Library 303-665-5200
LEGO Play; Ages 3-6 and 6-12 Lafayette Library/775 W. Baseline Rd (Registration required) www.cityoflafayette.com/Library 303-665-5200
December 10; 6:30–8pm
January 10; 7:30am–12pm
GO Services Holiday Reception; ages 50+ Josephine Commons/455 N. Burlington Ave. www.cityoflfafayette.com/GO or 303-665-9052
January 12–February 23; 3:45-4:45pm
Oatmeal Festival 5k Walk/Run, Health Fair and Oatmeal Breakfast Bob Burger Rec Center and Pioneer Elementary School www.lafayettecolorado.com
Composting Open House–FREE Lafayette Library/775 W Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/PublicWorks
Registration Deadlines: Jan 2 & 14 Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
January 15 & 22; 6–7pm Composting Workshop–FREE Lafayette Library/775 W Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/PublicWorks
January 17; 9am–2pm
Electronic Recycling Event City Service Cntr/1700 Avalon www.cityoflafayette.com/PublicWorks
January 23; 10am–2pm
Ice Skating at Evergreen Lake & Lunch; ages 50+ Depart Lafayette GO Center/103 S. Iowa www.cityoflafayette.com/GO or 303-665-9052
January 23; 6:30–8:30pm
Discover Scuba Class Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
Entire Month of February
Red Dress Month/Heart Health Month Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/RedDress 303-665-0469
February 4; 6:30–7:30pm
Wellness Wednesday Workshop: Injury-Free Exercise Bob Burger Rec Cntr/111 W. Baseline Rd www.cityoflafayette.com/Recreation 303-665-0469
January–March; Monday’s; 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi Classes Lafayette GO Center/103 S. Iowa www.cityoflafayette.com/GO or 303-665-9052