Tuesday, August 9, 2022

LIFE IN JEFFCO

Hit one-man comedy show comes to Lakewood

Peter J. Fogel stars in "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy" at Lakewood Cultural Center through Aug. 21.

The international comedy hit "My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy," featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, is coming to the Lakewood Cultural Center.

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.

Golden’s “The Best of the West” Parade rides again

Members of the Welchester Circus Arts Club ride through on different unicycles during "The Best of the West" Parade on July 30 in downtown Golden.

Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and their cowboys and cowgirls were back in the saddle again as “The Best of the West” Parade returned to downtown Golden July 30.

Undies for a good cause

Four Jeffco shopping centers want to collect 25,000 pairs of underwear to donate to The Action Center, a Lakewood-based nonprofit providing a multitude of services to those in need.

A pair of fresh, clean, brand-spankin’ new underwear. One of the most needed, most requested items at shelters and support centers. But most people don’t think to donate it. Now, four Jeffco area shopping centers are hoping some unique events and a bit of humor will change that.

Dragon Boat Festival roars back to life

Grey skies helped keep things cool at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival July 24.

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival was met with enthusiasm July 23-24 at Sloan's Lake Park after a two-year absence.

JEFFCO SPORTS

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.

Clear Creek featured hike: St. Mary’s Glacier

Even the road to St. Mary’s Glacier is beautiful, thick with the scent of pine.

Nancy Wellnitz reimagined senior recreation at Apex Parks and Recreation

For Nancy Wellnitz, senior recreation has always hinged on one key tenant: connection.

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.

Life sentence in Westminster shooting death

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

A housecall for the 21st century

Falling Tree kills young boy in Jeffco

Lakewood approves massage licensing ordinance

Lakewood prepares to tackle vacant and distressed properties