Tuesday, August 16, 2022

LIFE IN JEFFCO

Local nonprofit changing lives of women thousands of miles from Lakewood

Maya Colop-Morales (R) creates mood boards with two of her Handmade by Friendship Bridge clients.

The beautiful Central American country of Guatemala is a land of contradictions. Known for its soaring mountains, sand dunes, rivers, lakes and wetlands, its natural beauty and colorful cities are well recognized — but perhaps not as much as its societal struggles. Like the U.S., Guatemala shares a border with Mexico. But in many ways, that’s where the similarities between the two nations end.

PHOTO GALLERY: School supply distribution in Wheat Ridge

Volunteers and community members come together at the annual school supply distribution event hosted by the Action Center. This year's event was held at Everitt Middle School in Wheat Ridge.

Thousands of school supplies were donated during the Action Center’s Aug. 4 School Supply Distribution.

Golden's Miners Alley Playhouse debuts largest production ever

Preston Adams, playing Hud, is lifted by his castmates as they sing "Aquarius" during an Aug. 2 dress rehearsal of "Hair" at Miners Alley Playhouse.

For the next two months, only good “Hair” days are allowed at Miners Alley Playhouse. On Aug. 5, the downtown Golden theater debuted its largest production ever, the American tribal love-rock musical “Hair.”

Goldenites learn about public safety, law enforcement at National Night Out

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, left, shakes hands with Marcus Williams, Golden Police Department's commander of operations, during the city's 20th annual National Night Out event Aug. 2 at Parfet Park.

The city hosted its 20th annual National Night Out event, also called Golden Night in the Park on Aug. 2 in Parfet Park. Hundreds of local families attended and connected with 16 law enforcement agencies and other community organizations.

Buffalo Bill Days returns to downtown Golden

Sailor Rowles, 10, and Scout Rowles, 7, scream and laugh while riding a carnival ride at Buffalo Bill Days on July 30.

Parents Dave and Kelli were just trying to take their sons to Lions Park on July 30, but found downtown Golden much busier than they had expected.

JEFFCO SPORTS

Broncos sign former Pomona High School star running back Max Borghi

The Denver Broncos signed an Arvada prep sports legend on Aug. 3, as former Pomona High School running back Max Borghi was brought in after completing a slate of tryouts with the team.

Middle-school camp keeps athletes active during summer

Six area middle-schoolers have learned their own strength literally and figuratively as they participated in a strength and speed camp last month at the Marshdale fields.

It's all downhill from here: Evergreen Town Race

The Evergreen Town Race is back after a two year hiatus, and the Alpine Rescue Team is getting support from a climber rescued nearly a year ago.

Golden cyclists have themselves a merry little Christmas in July

Despite the time of year, it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas recently in downtown and north Golden. Hundreds of cyclists donned their jingle bells, ugly holiday sweaters, reindeer-antler headbands and more for the “Christmas in July”-themed Golden Bike Cruise on July 26.

Mount Evans Hill Climb brings hundreds of competitors

Hundreds clad in spandex and neon bustled about Building 103 at sunrise July 23 for the Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb.

MORE NEWS IN & AROUND JEFFCO

First Tee coach Jill Boerner talks with a group of students about the proper golf swing techniques.

Parmalee students learn about golf and character

Who knew a golf game could teach life skills?

The Gold Strike Station Little Free Library adorned with Saint Patrick's Day Decoration.

Little Free Libraries at RTD stops a labor of love for Arvada Artist

About a year ago, Nikki Biefel was playing Pokémon Go at Gold Strike Station in Arvada when she noticed an old newspaper box. The newsstand was empty and dilapidated, but Biefel, a local artist, found a flicker of inspiration.

Boatright presents to North Arvada Middle School Students.

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright visits Arvada North Middle School

Eighth graders at Arvada North Middle School got a visit from a special guest on March 11 when Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright came for a Q&A with students from history teacher Matt Chisholm’s class. Chisholm said the visit arose from a letter that one of his students sent Boatright.

Exterior and signage at the Colorado Tap House.

Colorado Tap House opens massive facility along Ralston Creek Trail in west Arvada

Low temperatures and some snow flurries didn’t stop community members from coming out en mass to the Colorado Tap House on March 9 for the long-awaited grand opening of the expansive facility on 69th Avenue in west Arvada.

More than 40 janitors who clean and maintain the Coors Brewery in Golden and their commercial offices joined Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105.

Coors janitors join union, win wage increases

More than 40 janitors who clean and maintain the Coors Brewery in Golden and its commercial offices joined Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 following a majority union vote and negotiations with Integrated Cleaning Services.

Veteran news leader named Colorado Community Media editor

The next editor-in-chief of Colorado Community Media is Lisa Schlichtman, an experienced, award-winning news executive and an industry leader.

Jeffco Eats receives record food donation

Jeffco Eats, a nonprofit on a mission to feed hungry school children and families in Jeffco, received a record-setting donation of 4,856 pounds of food Feb. 10.

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Historic contract for Jeffco Public Schools' support professionals

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