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Greenwood Village<br />

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GOVERNMENT<br />

MAYOR RON<br />

reports<br />

SPECIAL ELECTION<br />

IN JUNE<br />

As you may have heard,<br />

City Council voted to<br />

approve a Special<br />

Election in June to<br />

give residents the<br />

opportunity to vote on<br />

an amendment to the<br />

Village’s Comprehensive Plan to guide future<br />

development of the area known as the Orchard<br />

Station Subarea. You can learn more about the<br />

upcoming Special Election on page 7 of this<br />

April <strong>Newsletter</strong> and the May edition. Registered<br />

voters of the Village should be on the lookout<br />

for their mail ballot from May 15 through May<br />

22. For more information, please call the City<br />

Clerk’s Office at 303-804-4113 or visit<br />

greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

Ron Rakowsky<br />

rrakowsky@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-486-5741<br />

APRIL SHOWERS ARE NEEDED<br />

FOR FLOWERS . . . AND TREES<br />

Although it’s been a dry winter, we are hopeful that Mother<br />

Nature will bring some rain showers in April so we can have<br />

an abundance of flowers in May. Just as important<br />

precipitation is needed for the thousands of trees we have in<br />

Greenwood Village.<br />

In celebration of Arbor Day in April and the Village being<br />

named a Tree City USA community due to our commitment<br />

to urban forest management, I want to raise awareness of<br />

trees and the important role they play in our environment<br />

and ask for your help.<br />

Did you know since 1995, there have been 5,229 trees<br />

planted on public property within Greenwood Village? Trees<br />

work 24-hours a day to improve our air, protect our water,<br />

save energy and improve economic sustainability, and of<br />

course contribute to the beauty of Greenwood Village. Some<br />

interesting facts: a mature tree can absorb as much carbon in<br />

one year as a car emits driving 26,000 miles and a tree can<br />

produce almost 260 pounds of oxygen per year that can<br />

supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four!<br />

Please help the Village by planting more trees and properly<br />

watering the ones you have on your property. Keep in mind<br />

the frequency and the amount of water needed for trees<br />

depend on the diameter of the tree trunk. By deep root<br />

watering to a depth of 12 inches under the drip line of a tree<br />

will get the water to the roots and will also aerate the soil.<br />

Generally, trees receive sufficient water if they are in turf<br />

areas that are watered. If drip systems are not adjusted as<br />

trees get bigger, they may not be getting sufficient water for<br />

the size of the tree.<br />

The chart above can give you an idea of how much water a tree<br />

should get per week.<br />

If you need more information about tree maintenance,<br />

please contact our Parks, Trails and Recreation Department<br />

at 303-708-6100.<br />

SMART CITY ALLIANCE<br />

In March, I welcomed 200 representatives of the public and<br />

private sectors to Greenwood Village representing more than<br />

50 jurisdictions across the State to come together in<br />

partnership to collaborate with a special focus on Civic<br />

Innovation. The event, hosted by AMG National Trust Bank<br />

PG. 2 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

CITY council<br />

NOT SURE WHO YOUR<br />

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?<br />

Obtain a list of your state and national government<br />

representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com<br />

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4<br />

Freda Miklin<br />

fmiklin@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4138<br />

Leslie Schluter<br />

lschluter@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4135<br />

Steve Moran<br />

smoran@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4133<br />

T.J. Gordon<br />

tgordon@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4132<br />

Dave Bullock<br />

dbullock@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4137<br />

Darryl Jones<br />

djones@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4136<br />

George Lantz<br />

glantz@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4134<br />

Tom Bishop<br />

tbishop@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4131<br />

in Greenwood Village in partnership with the regional<br />

economic development agency Denver South Economic<br />

Development Partnership (DSEDP), was designed to<br />

accelerate the development of Smart City initiatives across<br />

the State of Colorado.<br />

The issue of transportation was a primary topic for discussion<br />

about the metro area’s challenges, opportunities, and<br />

solutions related to addressing transportation. The Colorado<br />

Smart Cities Alliance is a key partnership between the public<br />

and private sectors that enables innovation, improves quality<br />

of life, and increases economic vitality across the state.<br />

TRIBUTE TO GOLDEN HEARTS<br />

OF GREENWOOD<br />

Since 1989, it has been a tradition for Greenwood Village<br />

employees to share in the spirit of giving. Golden Hearts of<br />

Greenwood is a charitable organization comprised of a group<br />

of Village employees who graciously give to children and<br />

families in need during the holidays. They became a tax<br />

deductible 501(c)3 charitable organization in 1996. Over the<br />

years they have been able to do this with assistance from<br />

residents and fellow employees who want to share in the<br />

spirit of giving with donations of food, gifts and sometimes<br />

money in the form of paying some household bills. They also<br />

provide donations to victims of tragedies (fire, hurricane<br />

continued on page 4<br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 3


GOVERNMENT<br />

Mayor Ron reports<br />

continued from page 3<br />

Katrina), food, toys and clothes to the Colorado Air National<br />

Guard, school supplies for unfortunate children and socks for<br />

the homeless. Hundreds of families, children and individuals<br />

have been served by these employees who reach beyond being<br />

public servants of the community. They truly want to make<br />

people’s lives better.<br />

I proclaimed March 20, 20<strong>17</strong>, as Golden Hearts Day to<br />

recognize the individuals of Golden Hearts of Greenwood<br />

and their work for the past 28 years. Their work is a true<br />

testament of each of their individual character of compassion<br />

to help people in need. If you are interested in learning more<br />

about Golden Hearts of Greenwood and their mission,<br />

please call Paul Miller at 303-708-6158, Steve Grasso at<br />

303-708-6159 or Terri Ockander at 303-486-8282.<br />

Mayor Rakowsky with Golden Hearts – Terri Ockander,<br />

Paul Miller and Steve Grasso.<br />

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO<br />

LAWRENCE BEAUMONT<br />

On March 18, I had the privilege and honor of attending<br />

Mr. Larry Beaumont’s 96th Birthday celebration. In 1942,<br />

at the age of 21, Larry dutifully began his service to our<br />

country as a Master Sergeant in the 543rd Field Artillery<br />

Battalion of the U.S. Army. Larry’s unit was shipped out in<br />

1945 to the Island of Leyte, in the Philippines, as part of<br />

the massive gathering of troops in secret in the jungle that<br />

would invade Japan as the last effort of World War II.<br />

On August 8, President Truman made the decision to drop<br />

the atomic bombs, ending the war. Overnight Larry’s<br />

mission changed in an effort to do all the logistics and<br />

paperwork to get thousands of men back home to the<br />

United States.<br />

I don’t say it as often I should, but as a country, we must<br />

never forget our <strong>GV</strong> residents who are veterans like Larry<br />

Beaumont, who<br />

sacrificed<br />

relentlessly and<br />

those who gave<br />

their lives to our<br />

country to preserve<br />

what many of us<br />

take for granted —<br />

our freedoms as a<br />

citizen of the U.S.<br />

Keep in mind that<br />

many veterans<br />

never got to return<br />

home and receive<br />

open arms and an<br />

enthusiastic<br />

“welcome home.”<br />

We must continue<br />

to honor the past, Larry Beaumont and Mayor Rakoswky<br />

never forget their sacrifices, but also must support our<br />

current generation of veterans and their continued mission.<br />

God Bless the United States of America!<br />

TRADE IN YOUR GAS LAWN<br />

MOWER FOR CLEANER AIR<br />

Do you want to breathe cleaner air? Then you have to discard<br />

your gas powered lawn mower and get an electric one. Did<br />

you know that it’s estimated that each weekend in the<br />

summer, about 54 million Americans mow their lawns, using<br />

800 million gallons of gas per year and producing tons of air<br />

pollutants. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection<br />

Agency (EPA), a new gas powered lawn mower produces as<br />

much air pollution in one hour of operation as 11 new cars<br />

each being driven for one hour.<br />

Electric mowers don’t totally eliminate pollution, however<br />

emissions from the electric industry are more regulated and<br />

are not in your backyard. Also they save on gas spills and gas<br />

refinery and transportation. Only reel mowers have a 0<br />

carbon footprint. This is why we still prefer reel mowers to<br />

continued on page 8<br />

PG. 4 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


VILLAGE CALENDAR<br />

Visit<br />

WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM<br />

for more information<br />

Information is subject to change<br />

may<br />

20<strong>17</strong><br />

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

30 1<br />

2<br />

3 4<br />

5 6<br />

City Council P&Z Commission<br />

Study Session 7 p.m.<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

Meeting<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

7 8<br />

9<br />

PTR Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

10 11 12 13<br />

14 15<br />

16<br />

<strong>17</strong><br />

18<br />

19 20<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★<br />

P&Z Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

<strong>GV</strong>AHC Meeting<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

Curtis Center<br />

21 22<br />

23<br />

24 25<br />

PTR Commission<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

BOAA Meeting<br />

6:30 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

26 27<br />

28<br />

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★<br />

29<br />

Memorial Day<br />

30 31<br />

1<br />

2 3<br />

City Hall<br />

Closed<br />

NO TRASH SERVICE<br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 5


GOVERNMENT<br />

Greenwood Village<br />

Don’t have Comcast cable?<br />

You can watch <strong>GV</strong>TV 8 programs on the<br />

Village Website at greenwoodvillage.com<br />

or on The City of Greenwood<br />

Village Channel on YouTube.<br />

NEW ON <strong>GV</strong>TV 8 – PREMIERES MAY 5<br />

Beyond The Green<br />

Learn about work<br />

behind protecting<br />

the future of the<br />

High Line Canal<br />

and its 71 mile<br />

regional trail.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> Kids, Ink! News<br />

Bring your own basket<br />

and get ready to go egg crazy<br />

at the Village’s<br />

Peter Rabbit’s<br />

Magnificent Egg Hunt.<br />

AVAILABLE ON COMCAST<br />

CABLE IN GREENWOOD<br />

VILLAGE, <strong>GV</strong>TV CHANNEL 8 IS<br />

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,<br />

SEVEN DAYS A WEEK<br />

PROVIDING PROGRAMMING<br />

REGARDING IMPORTANT<br />

LOCAL, STATE AND<br />

NATIONAL TOPICS.<br />

Safety Matters – Premieres April 7<br />

Just started driving or are you a<br />

seasoned driver? You may be<br />

violating the law and not even<br />

know it.Hear from Greenwood<br />

Village Police Chief John Jackson<br />

on the do’s and don’ts of some<br />

major traffic violations.<br />

Safety Matters<br />

Special Edition<br />

Chief of Police John Jackson<br />

hosts some high school<br />

students to discuss and address<br />

issues important to them.<br />

<strong>GV</strong>TV 8 PROGRAMS<br />

Village Showcase<br />

Join Mayor Ron Rakowsky as he showcases<br />

all the latest happenings and greatest events<br />

taking place in Greenwood Village.<br />

Beyond The Green<br />

A program highlighting the parks, trails and<br />

open space system in the Village.<br />

Over 50 And Loving It!<br />

A program focused on issues and events<br />

affecting people 50+ years of age.<br />

Safety Matters In Greenwood Village<br />

Learn about safety issues in Greenwood<br />

Village and techniques to help keep you and<br />

your family safe.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> Business Connections<br />

Get an inside look at the business<br />

community of Greenwood Village and learn<br />

about some important business topics.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> Kids, Ink! ® News<br />

Hosted by youth news reporters, this<br />

program features youth activities and events<br />

in the community.<br />

The Village Insider<br />

Get a glimpse of the people and projects<br />

behind the doors at City Hall.<br />

Colorado Connected<br />

Produced by the Colorado Communications<br />

and Utility Alliance (CCUA), the program<br />

features programs on regional issues.<br />

NASA 360<br />

Produced by the National Institute of<br />

Aerospace for NASA, this program examines<br />

how technologies developed by and for<br />

NASA are used in everything from space<br />

exploration to everyday consumer products.<br />

Graceful Aging<br />

Enjoy this program to learn about elder care<br />

needs. You’ll laugh, think and be inspired to<br />

improve your life.<br />

Denver Press Club<br />

Hosted by the Denver Press Club, this<br />

program features discussions with members<br />

of the press and community.<br />

Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch<br />

A powerfully fun and effective workout that<br />

will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,<br />

muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose<br />

of cardio, strength and stretch moves and<br />

finish up feeling energized for the start and<br />

end of your day.<br />

PG. 6 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

TAKEnote<br />

SPECIAL ELECTION<br />

JUNE 6, 20<strong>17</strong><br />

Greenwood Village will be conducting<br />

a Special Mail Ballot Election on June<br />

6, 20<strong>17</strong>. All registered voters will<br />

receive a ballot in the mail. Ballots will<br />

be mailed May 15 through May 22,<br />

20<strong>17</strong>. Ballots can be returned to the<br />

following locations during normal<br />

business hours and from 7 a.m. to<br />

7 p.m. on Election Day:<br />

Ballot Drop-Off Locations<br />

City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street<br />

(Inside) and 24/7 Drive-Thru Drop<br />

Box located in the east parking lot<br />

available until 7 p.m. on Election Day.<br />

Curtis Arts & Humanities Center,<br />

2349 East Orchard Road (Inside)<br />

Greenwood Village Maintenance<br />

Facility, 10001 E. Costilla Avenue<br />

(Inside)<br />

The Ballot<br />

The ballot will read as follows:<br />

Shall Ordinance No. 04, Series of<br />

20<strong>17</strong>, amending the Greenwood<br />

Village Comprehensive Plan by<br />

adopting the Orchard Station Subarea<br />

Plan, as recommended by the<br />

Planning and Zoning Commission on<br />

October 18, 2016, and as amended by<br />

City Council on March 20, 20<strong>17</strong>, be<br />

adopted?<br />

Yes <br />

No <br />

The proposed Orchard Station<br />

Subarea Plan is available to read online<br />

at www.greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

How To Register To Vote<br />

To vote in the Special Election, you<br />

must be registered to vote. Register to<br />

vote online at<br />

www.govotecolorado.com.The<br />

following requirements must be met to<br />

register to vote:<br />

• be a United States Citizen,<br />

• be 18 years of age by Election Day<br />

If you have moved, you can update<br />

your voter information online or with<br />

a Voter Registration form. Voter<br />

Registration forms are available from<br />

the City Clerk’s office or the Village’s<br />

<strong>web</strong>site at www.greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

Voter Registration Deadlines<br />

You may register to vote at any time in<br />

Colorado, but if you wish to vote in<br />

an upcoming election, you must<br />

register by the following deadlines:<br />

• 8 Days before Election Day if you<br />

register to vote by mail or online<br />

through www.govotecolorado.com<br />

and wish to receive a ballot by mail<br />

• By 7 p.m. on Election Day,<br />

through Arapahoe County Clerk<br />

and Recorder’s office in-person.<br />

For more information, please call the<br />

City Clerk’s Office at 303-804-4113,<br />

email cityclerk@greenwoodvillage.com,<br />

or visit greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 7


GOVERNMENT<br />

Mayor Ron reports<br />

continued from page 4<br />

all other types of mowers, and electric reel mowers which can<br />

have an electric kick for those days when the lawn is longer<br />

or your time is shorter.<br />

Since gas powered lawn mowers and lawn equipment<br />

contribute nearly 10% of the Denver metro area’s ozone precursor<br />

emissions, there is a Mow Down Pollution lawn<br />

mower exchange program through the Regional Air Quality<br />

Council (RAQC) to help residents get rid of their old<br />

gasoline powered mowers, and switch to environmentally<br />

friendly electric mowers. Since 2006, nearly 2,428 gas<br />

mowers have been recycled and replaced with 3,292 electric<br />

mowers — a win-win for the community’s environment and<br />

air quality! Furthermore, electric mowers reduce noise<br />

pollution.<br />

There will be three exchange events this summer that<br />

residents can register to attend: April 29 at the Budweiser<br />

Event Center; May 6 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park; and<br />

June 3 at Eco-Cycle CHaRM in Boulder. Participants must<br />

pre-register to attend through the program’s <strong>web</strong>site:<br />

www.mowdownpollution.org/.<br />

For more information, please call Matt Goble or Kaylyn<br />

Bopp at 303-629-5450 or email mgoble@raqc.org or<br />

kbopp@raqc.org.<br />

RTD LAUNCHES NEXT RIDE IN<br />

REAL-TIME FOR PASSENGERS<br />

The Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) Next Ride<br />

<strong>web</strong>-based application with real-time capabilities makes it<br />

easier for passengers to plan trips and make connections<br />

while on the go. Next Ride provides accurate and timely<br />

predictions of vehicle locations for bus and light rail, making<br />

it easier for passengers to plan trips and make connections.<br />

RAMBLE WITH RON IN APRIL<br />

Have some ideas or suggestions to share about living or<br />

working in Greenwood Village? Walk and talk with Mayor Ron<br />

Rakowsky from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (weather permitting) on:<br />

Thursday, April 13 — Tommy Davis Park,<br />

Swim Club Lot, 9200 E. Orchard Road.<br />

Wednesday, April 26 — Westlands Park,<br />

5701 S. Quebec Street<br />

Registration is not required. For more information, please call<br />

the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745. Check for updates of the<br />

monthly schedule for Ramble with Ron at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

Predictions are based on the real-time position of vehicles<br />

combined with their speed to estimate arrival times.<br />

Predictions will be available 30 minutes prior to a bus<br />

reaching a stop and the system will provide updates every 30<br />

seconds. Locations and predictions are available for buses and<br />

light rail at this time with additional real-time capabilities<br />

planned for the future as such services are not yet available<br />

for commuter rail which includes the University of Colorado<br />

A Line and the B Line.<br />

Visit RTD-Denver.com for more information on<br />

Next Ride. <strong>GV</strong><br />

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY<br />

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT<br />

The following citizen was appointed by the Greenwood Village<br />

City Council:<br />

Donna Johnston<br />

District 3<br />

Board of Adjustments & Appeals<br />

For more information on how to<br />

serve on a Village board or<br />

commission, please call the City<br />

Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752 or<br />

email Susan Ortiz, City Clerk, at<br />

sortiz@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

PG. 8 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

OF interest<br />

Belleview Avenue and Dayton Street with no street lights.<br />

NEW STREET<br />

LIGHTS PLANNED<br />

FOR BELLEVIEW<br />

AND DAYTON<br />

INTERSECTION<br />

PROJECT TO BEGIN<br />

THIS SUMMER<br />

PUBLIC ART IN WESTLANDS PARK<br />

New street lights will be installed this<br />

summer at the intersection of<br />

Belleview Avenue and Dayton Street.<br />

The street lights will improve the<br />

safety of the intersection by increasing<br />

the visibility at night for both<br />

motorists and pedestrians. While this<br />

intersection currently performs at high<br />

levels of safety, with the nearby<br />

schools, churches/ synagogue, and<br />

state park access, assuring the<br />

Belleview Avenue and Dayton Street with new street lights.<br />

continued safe operations is important.<br />

The street lights will utilize the latest<br />

technology to focus the illumination<br />

on the intersection and avoid light<br />

spilling into the nearby<br />

neighborhoods.<br />

For more information, please call<br />

Matt Layman, Project Manager,<br />

Transportation, at 303-708-6100<br />

or email<br />

mlayman@greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

RESIDENTS INVITED TO PROVIDE<br />

INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETING<br />

Residents are invited to provide input at a public meeting on April<br />

26, 20<strong>17</strong> at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall regarding the installation of<br />

public art sculptures in Westlands Park. As per the Village’s Public<br />

Art Policy, the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Department is seeking<br />

public input on the proposed artists and locations of the work.<br />

At the meeting, residents will get the opportunity to see the<br />

proposed sites and examples of the artists’ previous works.<br />

Greenwood Village has partnered with the Museum of Outdoor Art<br />

(MOA) to present rotating, public art installations in Westlands<br />

Park. The MOA proposes temporary placement of 3-5 sculptures in<br />

Westlands Park from the fall of 20<strong>17</strong> through summer of 2018.<br />

The sculptures are work of two Colorado based artists, Charles and<br />

Collin Parson; a father/son team presenting new and existing<br />

interior gallery and exterior sculptural works in this unique<br />

exhibition. This exhibition will correspond to a gallery exhibition at<br />

MOA’s indoor gallery.<br />

The MOA is dedicated to bringing the vitality of the arts into the<br />

everyday lives of the people of Colorado. A museum without walls,<br />

MOA’s collection of outdoor sculpture reaches out to both the<br />

casual passerby and the serious art critic. MOA has several works<br />

located throughout Greenwood Village including two pieces on<br />

loan to the Village located in Westlands Park, The Nest and<br />

Dolphins.<br />

For more information, please call Chris Stevens, Cultural Arts<br />

Coordinator at 303-708-6110 or email<br />

cstevens@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 9


GOVERNMENT<br />

OUR NATURAL<br />

environment<br />

CONSERVE WATER AND SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WATER BILLS<br />

In 20<strong>17</strong>, Greenwood Village is partnering once again with Denver Water as part of the Water Saver Partnership to educate<br />

residents on ways to save water and money on their water bills while maintaining the beauty found in Village neighborhoods.<br />

WAIT —<br />

DON’T IRRIGATE!<br />

When it comes to lawn watering, April<br />

is too early to go automatic. Set aside<br />

plans to program your sprinkler system<br />

for later months, when the ground is<br />

less likely to retain wintertime<br />

moisture.<br />

You can still dig in and start preparing<br />

for the planting season. Here’s how:<br />

• Spring is a great time to aerate your<br />

lawn. Aeration can help water<br />

absorb more efficiently.<br />

• Check the height and width of<br />

your trees, shrubs and perennials.<br />

Prune any overgrowth — which<br />

makes excellent compost when<br />

shredded.<br />

• Watch your mail for a detailed<br />

explanation on Denver Water’s<br />

summer watering rules, which go<br />

into effect May 1.<br />

Visit denverwater.org/Summer<br />

Watering for more watering tips and<br />

information on the rules.<br />

SAVE WATER,<br />

GET A<br />

REBATE<br />

Here’s a simple<br />

springtime project<br />

that pays off: earn a<br />

rebate for installing<br />

a new waterefficient<br />

toilet.<br />

Denver Water offers rebates of up to<br />

$150 for purchasing a WaterSenselabeled<br />

toilet with a per-flush average<br />

of 1.1 gallons or less. WaterSense is a<br />

national program that makes it easy to<br />

choose quality products that use less<br />

water. Makes sense to us!<br />

Learn which models qualify — and<br />

where to buy them — at<br />

denverwater.org/Rebates.<br />

RULES FOR OUTDOOR<br />

WATER USE<br />

Denver Water’s 20<strong>17</strong> summer watering<br />

rules are enforced May 1 to Oct. 1, so<br />

please use only what you need.<br />

• Water during cooler times of the<br />

day — lawn watering is not allowed<br />

between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.<br />

• Water no more than three days per<br />

week.<br />

• Do not allow water to pool in<br />

gutters, streets and alleys.<br />

• Do not waste water by letting it<br />

spray on concrete and asphalt.<br />

Bochkarev Photography/Shutterstock.com<br />

• Repair leaking sprinkler systems<br />

within 10 days.<br />

• Do not irrigate while it is raining<br />

or during high winds.<br />

• Use a hose nozzle with a shut-off<br />

valve when washing your car.<br />

RULES FOR WATERING<br />

NEW SEED AND SOD<br />

Denver Water customers with newly<br />

planted seed or sod may water new<br />

turf as necessary, for up to 21 days.<br />

After 21 days, routine watering is<br />

limited to no more than three days<br />

per week and not between 10 a.m. and<br />

6 p.m. To submit your request for a<br />

21-day watering exemption, call<br />

303-893-2444 or email<br />

customercare@denverwater.org.<br />

If you are requesting a watering<br />

exemption, the newly landscaped area<br />

should be 250 square feet or larger. It<br />

is wasteful to run an irrigation system<br />

on an area any smaller, and you can<br />

hand water areas that are less than 250<br />

square feet. Keep in mind that you<br />

may see an increase in your water use<br />

upon watering for up to 21 days.<br />

For questions please contact<br />

Denver Water Customer Care at<br />

303-893-2444. <strong>GV</strong><br />

TIP: Amending the soil with compost<br />

prior to planting will help to establish<br />

new plant material more successfully.<br />

Denver Water recommends that you till<br />

compost into the areas that you are<br />

planting. Learn more at<br />

denverwater.org/Compost.<br />

PG. 10 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

GET YOUR GARDEN READY<br />

COLORADO MASTER GARDENER SM VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AT GARDEN IN A BOX PICK UP<br />

The CSU Extension — Arapahoe County Colorado Master Gardeners (CMGs) who provide<br />

their expertise annually to the Village to care for and maintain the Silo Park vegetable<br />

garden will be available to answer resident questions at the upcoming Garden in a Box<br />

Pick Up on Saturday May 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at William McKinley Carson Park<br />

(behind City Hall). The CMG’s will be available to give expert advice about insects, plant<br />

identification, landscape planting, growing vegetables and any other yard and garden<br />

questions. Residents who did not purchase a Garden in a Box are welcome to attend.<br />

CMG Volunteers in Arapahoe County are 80 volunteers who foster community<br />

development through gardening. If you are unable to attend this event, CMG Volunteers<br />

are available to answer questions on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at Silo Park during the<br />

summer. Silo Park is located at 9300 East Orchard Road.<br />

For more information, please call Julie Liggett, jliggett@greenwoodvillage.com,<br />

303-486-5750 or visit greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

SIGN UP FOR LONG ROAD TEXT NOTIFICATIONS TO YOUR CELL PHONE<br />

Do you live in the neighborhood and want to stay informed on updates related to the Long Road closure?<br />

Text LONGROAD to 888-777. After you text, you will receive a text confirming your registration.<br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 11


GOVERNMENT<br />

MAKING A difference<br />

20<strong>17</strong> BUDGET<br />

WHAT DOES THE<br />

BUDGET SAY ABOUT<br />

THE VILLAGE’S<br />

FINANCIAL CONDITION?<br />

This past November, City Council<br />

adopted the 20<strong>17</strong> Annual Operating<br />

and Capital Improvement Budget.<br />

The primary purpose of the Village’s<br />

Budget and budgetary process is to<br />

develop, adopt and implement a<br />

fiscally sound and sustainable plan to<br />

accomplish the established goals of<br />

the upcoming year, while remaining<br />

consistent with the long-term vision<br />

of the community. Development of<br />

the 20<strong>17</strong> Annual Operating &<br />

Capital Improvement Budget<br />

focused on maintaining the existing<br />

levels of service, reinvesting in the<br />

infrastructure of the community,<br />

and ensuring the financial health<br />

of the organization without the<br />

addition of new taxes or issuance of<br />

debt.<br />

WHERE DOES THE<br />

MONEY COME FROM?<br />

The Village receives revenue from<br />

several sources. Taxes and assessments<br />

represent the largest category,<br />

accounting for more than 80% of all<br />

Village revenue. Other sources<br />

include intergovernmental revenues<br />

comprised of sources which are<br />

collected and shared with the Village<br />

by other governments, as well as<br />

federal, state and/or county grants,<br />

the sale of various licenses and<br />

permits, user charges and fees<br />

intended to offset certain costs,<br />

punitive fines and forfeitures for the<br />

commission of minor crimes, and<br />

lastly, investment earnings and<br />

miscellaneous revenues. For 20<strong>17</strong>, the<br />

above sources are expected to<br />

REVENUE SOURCES 20<strong>17</strong> Budget % of Total<br />

Taxes & Assessments<br />

Property & Specific Ownership Tax $3,300,000 6.8 %<br />

Sales Tax 25,277,000 52.4 %<br />

Use Tax (General & Building Materials) 6,<strong>17</strong>2,000 12.8 %<br />

Lodging Tax 1,718,000 3.6 %<br />

Occupational Privilege Tax 1,990,000 4.1 %<br />

Special Assessments & Audit Collections 1,324,000 2.7 %<br />

Intergovernmental 2,312,221 4.8 %<br />

(Highway Users Tax, Tobacco Tax, Grants, etc.)<br />

Licenses and Permits (Business Licenses, 1,755,000 3.6 %<br />

Liquor Licenses, Building Permits, etc.)<br />

Charges & Fees (Planning and Zoning Fees, 3,039,000 6.3 %<br />

Participant Fees, Franchise Fees, etc.)<br />

Fines & Forfeitures (Court Costs, Fines, etc.) 1,087,000 2.3 %<br />

Investment Earnings & Miscellaneous Revenue 308,000 0.6 %<br />

TOTAL REVENUE $48,282,221 100.0%<br />

EXPENDITURE ALLOCATION 20<strong>17</strong> Budget % of Total<br />

Operations & Maintenance<br />

Mayor & City Council $4<strong>17</strong>,568 1.0 %<br />

City Management (City Manager’s Office, 887,292 1.9 %<br />

Community Outreach)<br />

City Attorney 526,482 1.1 %<br />

Municipal Judge 35,597 0.1 %<br />

Administrative Services (City Clerk, 3,623,368 7.8 %<br />

Human Resources, Technology)<br />

Finance (Accounting, Payroll, Taxpayer Services) 1,668,051 3.6 %<br />

Community Development (Planning, 2,724,550 5.9 %<br />

Building Safety, Code Enforcement, Facilities)<br />

Parks, Trails & Recreation (Recreation, 7,267,569 15.7 %<br />

Cultural Arts, Parks, Open Space, Trails)<br />

Police (Dispatch, Patrol, Detectives) 10,760,070 23.3 %<br />

Public Works (Fleet, Transportation, 8,329,529 18.0 %<br />

Snow & Ice Control, Storm Water)<br />

Capital Improvement Projects<br />

Parks, Trails & Recreation (Recreation, 2,330,000 5.0 %<br />

Cultural Arts, Parks, Open Space, Trails)<br />

Public Works (Fleet, Transportation, 7,703,667 16.6 %<br />

Snow & Ice Control, Storm Water)<br />

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $46,273,743 100.0%<br />

PG. 12 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

generate $48.3 million as illustrated<br />

in the table at left.<br />

WHERE DOES<br />

THE MONEY GO?<br />

The Village’s budget is composed of<br />

an operating budget, which details<br />

expenditures for the upcoming year,<br />

and a capital budget, which shows the<br />

financial plans for current and longterm<br />

capital improvements, facilities,<br />

and equipment. Additionally, revenue<br />

streams collected by the Village are<br />

often restricted for specific purposes,<br />

as determined by existing laws and/or<br />

regulations. The table above illustrates<br />

how available resources are allocated<br />

so as to continue providing the<br />

community with the services it has<br />

come to expect.<br />

For more information, please call<br />

Shawn Cordsen, Finance Director,<br />

at 303-486-8290 or email<br />

scordsen@greenwoodvillage.com.<br />

Citizens are encouraged to complete<br />

a more detailed review of the<br />

complete 20<strong>17</strong> Budget document<br />

at www.greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 13


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENSURING A SAFE<br />

community<br />

GOT DRUGS?<br />

NATIONAL<br />

PRESCRIPTION<br />

DRUG TAKE-BACK<br />

DAY<br />

SATURDAY,<br />

APRIL 29, 20<strong>17</strong><br />

10 A.M.- 2 P.M.<br />

AT CITY HALL<br />

On Saturday, April 29, 20<strong>17</strong>, The<br />

Drug Enforcement Administration<br />

(DEA) will coordinate a collaborative<br />

effort with the Greenwood Village<br />

Police Department and other local law<br />

enforcement agencies to remove<br />

potentially dangerous controlled<br />

substances from every household’s<br />

medicine cabinets. Collection activities<br />

will take place from 10 a.m. through 2<br />

p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hall<br />

parking lot, 6060 South Quebec<br />

Street. Police Officers will be available<br />

in the parking lot at City Hall so<br />

citizens can simply drive up and drop<br />

off their unused prescription drugs.<br />

The National Take-Back Day provides<br />

an opportunity for the public to<br />

surrender expired, unwanted, or<br />

unused pharmaceutical controlled<br />

substances and other medications for<br />

destruction. These drugs are a<br />

potential source of supply for illegal<br />

use and an unacceptable risk to public<br />

health and safety.<br />

Here are some guidelines for this oneday<br />

effort intended to bring national<br />

focus to the issue of increasing<br />

pharmaceutical controlled substance<br />

abuse.<br />

• The program is anonymous.<br />

• Controlled, non-controlled, and<br />

over the counter substances may be<br />

dropped off.<br />

• All solid dosage pharmaceutical<br />

product and liquids in consumer<br />

containers, with the exception of<br />

chemotherapy drugs, may be<br />

accepted.<br />

• Liquid products, such as cough<br />

syrup, should remain sealed in their<br />

original container.<br />

• Prescription and over the counter<br />

solid dosage medications, e.g.<br />

tablets and capsules will be<br />

accepted.<br />

• Intravenous solutions, injectables,<br />

and syringes/needles will not be<br />

accepted due to potential hazard<br />

posed by blood-borne pathogens.<br />

• Illicit substances such as marijuana<br />

or methamphetamine are not a part<br />

of this initiative, but can be dropped<br />

off at the Police Department at any<br />

time for disposal.<br />

For more information, please call the<br />

Police Department at<br />

303-773-2525. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PG. 14 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 15


GOVERNMENT<br />

OUR NATURAL<br />

environment<br />

TRAIL ETIQUETTE<br />

— MIND YOUR<br />

MANNERS<br />

Just like dining in a fine restaurant,<br />

there is proper etiquette when using<br />

area trails. Though multi-use trail<br />

signs may vary in the way they look,<br />

the right-of-way is universal:<br />

bicyclists yield to everyone;<br />

pedestrians yield to horses<br />

(equestrians); equestrians yield to no<br />

one and always have the right-of-way.<br />

Pedestrians — of course it’s more<br />

fun to walk side-by-side to talk with<br />

your walking buddies than to walk<br />

single file, but please be aware that<br />

taking up the whole trail makes it<br />

difficult for bicyclists and equestrians<br />

to pass safely. Stay to the right and<br />

close to your walking partners.<br />

Equestrians — It is safest to ride<br />

single file, but as with pedestrians,<br />

many prefer to ride side-by-side to<br />

talk with friends. Be aware that two<br />

horses riding side-by-side take up a<br />

lot of trail space, making it difficult<br />

for others to pass safely. Trails in the<br />

Village are multi-use so you will<br />

encounter bicyclists and pedestrians;<br />

it is the rider’s responsibility to<br />

ensure that their horse is under<br />

control. Also keep in mind that<br />

many people are not familiar with<br />

horses and do not understand that<br />

that objects such as bikes and<br />

runners coming up behind them can<br />

scare your horse. Be courteous and<br />

notify pedestrians when passing.<br />

Horses should never be galloping on<br />

the High Line Canal Trail; always be<br />

held to a walk or trot.<br />

Bicyclists — bicyclists yield to both<br />

pedestrians and horses. Be courteous<br />

to other users, keep right when<br />

possible. Verbally alert others when<br />

you are approaching to pass; call out<br />

“on your left” or “on your right” as<br />

equestrians and pedestrians may not<br />

hear you approaching. The speed<br />

limit on Village trails is a maximum<br />

of 15 MPH, depending on<br />

conditions.<br />

Horses — Have you ever noticed a<br />

horse jump? Here’s why… horses are<br />

easily scared. In nature, horses are<br />

prey. Horses’ eyes are situated on the<br />

sides of their heads which causes<br />

objects to appear to jump from one<br />

side of their vision to the other. This<br />

can trigger the horse’s natural<br />

instinct to flee. Pedestrians be aware<br />

that if you get too close to a horse<br />

(closer than the horse’s leg length)<br />

you are in danger of getting kicked,<br />

especially if you are a surprise to the<br />

horse. When passing horses or<br />

coming toward horses, keep your<br />

dogs on a tight leash, not between<br />

you and the horse, but on the<br />

outside. Dogs sometimes tend to<br />

panic or jump at a horse if they are<br />

not used to seeing them. Lastly, don’t<br />

forget to use your voice by stating<br />

“on your left” instead of the ringers<br />

on your bicycle that will scare horses.<br />

For more information on trails in<br />

Greenwood Village, please call<br />

Parks, Trails and Recreation at<br />

303-486-5773 or visit<br />

greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PG. 16 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


BUSINESS<br />

MEMBER spotlight<br />

DTC YOUNG PRO KATIE DOYLE<br />

SHINES THROUGH IN THIS<br />

POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY!<br />

Katie Doyle grew up in Greenwood Village, went to school at<br />

Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, double majored in<br />

Environmental Studies and Art. She moved back to Colorado<br />

and is now working for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife,<br />

educating students and getting them outdoors.<br />

Katie first came<br />

into the Young<br />

Pro’s group in<br />

DTC as a film<br />

liaison between young adults and a<br />

film company called Film Festival<br />

Flix that had monthly independent<br />

film showings at The Landmark.<br />

Katie has always loved the ocean and<br />

living in Colorado. She has a lot of<br />

longing for the ocean and made Land<br />

Locked Ocean with the hope that she<br />

would find a way to stay connected<br />

Katie Doyle to it. After some research Katie found<br />

the Colorado Ocean Coalition<br />

(COCO), based in Boulder. She contacted the founder, Vicki<br />

Nichols Goldstein, and she was very enthusiastic about<br />

helping her out and being interviewed. COCO was<br />

everything Katie was looking to find for this film and proof<br />

that there is a connection to the ocean here in Colorado.<br />

Vicki Nichols Goldstein being interviewed in the documentary.<br />

Katie and Jack Ganey made the short documentary together.<br />

They are both Young Professionals and have worked together<br />

on short films and freelance work in the past. Jack Ganey<br />

graduated from Montana State University with a degree in<br />

film. Jack’s editing skills really shine through in this<br />

documentary.<br />

The film was accepted into the Blue Ocean Film Festival and<br />

premiered in November 2016 during the festival in St.<br />

Petersburg.<br />

You can view her documentary by visiting:<br />

https://vimeo.com/<strong>17</strong>6536103?ref=tw-share. <strong>GV</strong><br />

Visit our Web site at: www.dtcchamber.com<br />

E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com<br />

Phone: 303-290-9922<br />

7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615<br />

Greenwood Village, CO 80111<br />

Fax: 303-962-4640<br />

WHAT THE CHAMBER CAN DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS:<br />

• Be a catalyst for your business’ economic success by providing access to<br />

strategic opportunities to grow your business’ footprint in the community;<br />

• Provide opportunities to build relationships organically through the many<br />

Chamber activities, committees and events;<br />

• Promote your business through the Chamber <strong>web</strong>site and Chamber<br />

Member Spotlight in the Greenwood Village <strong>Newsletter</strong>;<br />

• Professional and personal development through involvement on various<br />

Chamber committees;<br />

• Broaden your business and community outreach through corporate<br />

philanthropic efforts to give back to worthy causes;<br />

• Build meaningful alliances through the many nonprofit and charitable<br />

organizations the Chamber supports throughout the year.<br />

APRIL 20<strong>17</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. <strong>17</strong>


BUSINESS<br />

BUSINESSspotlight<br />

GREENWOOD VILLAGE CAFÉ<br />

8923 East Union Avenue in The Union Exchange Shopping Center<br />

303-694-0501 • www.greenwoodvillagecafe.com<br />

Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />

Are you looking for a<br />

quaint café to catch up<br />

with your friends for<br />

coffee or a delectable<br />

lunch? Do you need a<br />

relaxing spot to unwind?<br />

Have you wanted to find<br />

a convenient and<br />

accessible spot to enjoy a<br />

quick and flavorful<br />

signature sandwich or<br />

homemade breakfast<br />

burrito? If so, head on<br />

over to the recently acquired Greenwood Village Café, a<br />

hidden gem within the Village. You are sure to find<br />

something flavorful and delightful from the diverse and<br />

distinctive menu selection!<br />

The Greenwood Village Café originally opened their doors in<br />

the Village in 2015. Charlie Reeves and Janice Hough have<br />

owned and operated this Village business since November<br />

2016. Charlie is a retired chef and Janice has years of<br />

restaurant management experience, both having a strong<br />

passion for cooking and eating. With the opening of the café<br />

they have now fulfilled their dream of owning their own<br />

restaurant.<br />

“We chose to conduct business in the Village because of the<br />

great location nestled within close proximity to the<br />

wonderful businesses of the Tech Center and within walking<br />

distance of Cherry Creek High School which is extremely<br />

convenient for high school students,” remarked Janice.<br />

Charlie and Janice strive to use locally sourced products<br />

whenever possible and to make everything in-house. From<br />

roasting turkey and beef onsite to baking all of the pastries<br />

themselves, all of their menu items are made to order to each<br />

and every customer’s taste.<br />

Their breakfast menu includes burritos, sandwiches, bagels,<br />

yogurt parfaits with granola, Kaladi Coffee and a delicious<br />

selection of house made breads. Selections at lunch include<br />

salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Pair up your lunch item with<br />

Boulder Chips, spicy slaw, potato salad, fresh fruit salad, soup<br />

or green chili.<br />

The Greenwood Village Café also provides catering for your<br />

next special event, business meeting or office party. You can<br />

choose between sandwich platters, buffet bars or buffet meals<br />

for either breakfast or lunch. They provide their standard<br />

catering choices, but their menu is customizable to fit all of<br />

your catering needs. A few examples are the poached salmon<br />

platter with cucumber dill sauce, the beef tenderloin platter<br />

continued on page 19<br />

PG. 18 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>


GENERAL INTEREST<br />

NEW <strong>GV</strong> businesses<br />

ATTORNEY<br />

Allen, PC<br />

6161 South Syracuse Way,<br />

Suite 370<br />

303-893-3111<br />

ESTHETIC SERVICES<br />

Sherean’s Esthetics, LLC<br />

8400 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 225<br />

303-552-4<strong>17</strong>5<br />

MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER<br />

Omnia Health, Incorporated<br />

8301 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 145<br />

720-229-4809<br />

TALENT AGENCY<br />

Creative Artists Agency, LLC<br />

8101 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 900<br />

303-796-2655<br />

Deana R. Dagner, PC<br />

5105 DTC Parkway, Suite 325<br />

303-221-4661<br />

Patierno, PC<br />

6161 South Syracuse Way,<br />

Suite 370<br />

303-893-3111<br />

BUSINESS<br />

MANAGEMENT SERVICES<br />

AEA Management Services, LLC<br />

6080 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />

385-224-1395<br />

Forte Health<br />

7350 East Progress Place,<br />

Suite 201<br />

303-704-5588<br />

BUTCHER SHOP<br />

Desi Group, LLC<br />

9555 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 8<br />

303-882-2436<br />

CPA, TAX AND<br />

CONSULTING SERVICES<br />

McGaughey Amfahr<br />

& Associates, PC<br />

9250 East Costilla Avenue,<br />

Suite 450<br />

303-792-3020<br />

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND<br />

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT<br />

Flourish FP, LLC<br />

5619 DTC Parkway,<br />

Suite 1050<br />

303-957-9260<br />

Knutson Financial, Incorporated<br />

8301 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 403<br />

720-648-1922<br />

TGAM Services<br />

8400 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 1500<br />

212-916-6054<br />

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR<br />

AND INSTALLATION<br />

Creative Garage Doors,<br />

Incorporated<br />

8400 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 605<br />

303-221-5959<br />

INSURANCE SALES<br />

Garret Kramer Insurance Agency<br />

7395 East Orchard Road,<br />

Suite 400<br />

720-773-8750<br />

Physician Reliance<br />

Network, LLC<br />

7951 East Maplewood Avenue,<br />

Suite 300<br />

281-863-4704<br />

PHYSICAL THERAPY<br />

Genesis Medical &<br />

Rehabilitation Center<br />

5950 South Willow Drive,<br />

Suite 200<br />

720-262-5700<br />

RADIO STATION<br />

Always Mountain Time, LLC<br />

5660 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,<br />

Suite 490<br />

720-726-7777<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

The French Press<br />

4668 South Yosemite Street<br />

303-770-2244<br />

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT<br />

Tejas Software, Incorporated<br />

7935 East Prentice Avenue,<br />

Suite 312-W<br />

303-325-3962<br />

VoIP PHONE SERVICE<br />

Loud & Clear<br />

Telecommunications, LLC<br />

5750 DTC Parkway, Suite 105<br />

303-228-5800<br />

BUSINESSES<br />

UNDER NEW<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

BARBERSHOP<br />

Tribute Barbershop Lounge<br />

8000 East Belleview Avenue,<br />

Suite D-40<br />

303-224-9933<br />

DENTAL PROVIDER<br />

The Fauchard Center<br />

7447 East Berry Avenue, Suite 230<br />

303-741-3300<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

Sushi Katsu 2<br />

9555 East Arapahoe Road,<br />

Suite 4-6<br />

303-790-8822<br />

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT<br />

MicroPact Global, Incorporated<br />

5690 DTC Boulevard, Suite 250-E<br />

720-408-2540<br />

business spotlight<br />

continued from page 18<br />

with horseradish cream sauce, or an international cheese<br />

platter.<br />

Since Charlie and Janice are new to the Greenwood Village<br />

community, they have been discussing ways they would like<br />

to get more involved with their neighbors and the<br />

neighborhood. For more information about the Greenwood<br />

Village Café, please visit www.greenwoodvillagecafe.com or<br />

contact them by telephone at 303-694-0501. They are open<br />

for business Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until<br />

3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. You can also<br />

obtain a 10% discount in the month of April when you<br />

mention this <strong>Newsletter</strong> article.<br />

This unique café is located at 8923 East Union Avenue,<br />

snuggled within The Union Exchange Shopping Center at<br />

the intersection of South Yosemite Street and East Union<br />

Avenue. Stop in for a scrumptious meal, free Wi-Fi and a<br />

comfortable break from your routine. Plan a visit to the<br />

Greenwood Village Café, where friendliness, freshness and<br />

flavor abound! <strong>GV</strong><br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

SENIOR ACTIVITIES<br />

AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />

SENIOR FOCUS 50+<br />

Day: Mondays<br />

Time: 9-10:15 a.m.<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

2349 East Orchard Road<br />

Enjoy a variety of foods, great<br />

conversation and a variety of activities<br />

with this active senior group. Newcomers<br />

welcome and the program is free!<br />

20<strong>17</strong> SPRING SCHEDULE<br />

(Subject to change)<br />

Monday, April 3<br />

“A Taste of Italy”<br />

Experience Italian food, culture and music.<br />

Monday, April 10<br />

Lessons in Self-Defense<br />

Monday, April <strong>17</strong><br />

Fun with Art<br />

Monday, April 24<br />

April Birthday Celebrations<br />

and Dance Fun<br />

For more information, please contact<br />

Gina Oldenburg at 720-227-8685.<br />

SENIOR DANCE<br />

Day: Mondays<br />

Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

2349 East Orchard Road<br />

Join us for a fun movement and dance<br />

exploration with Rebecca Reiter. Learn<br />

dance routines from the ’50s to now!<br />

Newcomers welcome and the program is<br />

free!<br />

HARMONICA<br />

Day: Mondays<br />

Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

2349 East Orchard Road<br />

Beginners and Intermediates are welcome<br />

to this casual harmonica class with Gilda<br />

Shapiro. It’s never to late to learn a new<br />

tune! It’s free and newcomers are<br />

welcome. Great way to meet new people<br />

in a casual environment.<br />

For more information about our<br />

Senior Programs, contact Cathy Pate,<br />

Recreation Manager, at 303-486-5766.<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART events<br />

GALLERY HOURS<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-<strong>17</strong>79<br />

YOUTH ART<br />

MONTH<br />

Created in 1961, Youth Art Month is<br />

a celebration of visual art that links<br />

over 800,000 K-12 students and over<br />

200 arts educators all across America.<br />

Student exhibitions, public artworks,<br />

art festivals and school events raise<br />

awareness and support of the arts.<br />

YAM exists to recognize arts<br />

education and to provide additional<br />

opportunities for individuals of all<br />

ages to participate in the arts. For the<br />

month of March, the Curtis Center<br />

for the Arts honored Youth Art<br />

Month with a display of visual arts<br />

from local schools. The exhibit<br />

featured over 800 works of art from<br />

community youth. The exhibit was<br />

celebrated with two receptions with<br />

over 900 people in attendance.<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART<br />

programs<br />

CASUAL<br />

WATERCOLOR<br />

CREATING YOUR<br />

OWN SKETCHBOOK<br />

Capture the beauty of nature or the<br />

excitement of travel in your personal<br />

sketchbook. Learn fast and fun<br />

techniques for sketching with<br />

watercolor, pens and ink.<br />

A sketchbook is portable, so it can<br />

become your visual story. The<br />

materials you’ll need fit in a small bag,<br />

perfect for art outdoors, on a trip, or<br />

on your lap inside.<br />

Bring your own photographs to inspire<br />

you, your iPad or share the instructor’s<br />

reference photos if you’d like to paint<br />

Register online at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration<br />

For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-<strong>17</strong>79.<br />

ADULT ART CLASSES<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121<br />

the same images together as you gain<br />

confidence with watercolor.<br />

Casual Watercolor is an ongoing series of<br />

classes with a simplified approach to this<br />

gorgeous medium.<br />

Artist Level: These classes are great for<br />

beginners as well as intermediate<br />

artists because they feature the<br />

fundamentals of painting with<br />

watercolors PLUS a casual atmosphere<br />

that encourages playfulness in<br />

painting. We paint and progress<br />

together through each painting and<br />

there will be plenty of demos, tips and<br />

techniques.<br />

Days and Dates: Mondays,<br />

May 1 through May 22<br />

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

10% senior discount<br />

for ages 65 and older<br />

Instructor: Renee Reese<br />

Location:<br />

Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

2349 East Orchard Road<br />

Greenwood Village, CO 80121<br />

Ages: 16 and older<br />

COFFEE & CANVAS<br />

Get together once a month on Saturday mornings with<br />

friends. Every workshop features a fresh painting design.<br />

All supplies are included for you, just bring your inner artist.<br />

Day and Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />

ANTICIPATING SPRING<br />

Date: April 8<br />

With the change of season, please join us to paint a fresh<br />

and fun spring garden scene. Students have requested a<br />

painting featuring the daffodils, crocuses and spring green<br />

grasses of the season. This one will be a breath of fresh air.<br />

Come join us!<br />

TEA CUPS GALORE<br />

Date: May 13<br />

Tea cups are the subject of this fun and whimsical canvas.<br />

We’ll be using bright and lively acrylic colors to paint a small<br />

collection of tea cups and saucers. This canvas would make a<br />

treasured gift for a mother or special friend. And, yes, we’re<br />

serving tea at this workshop.<br />

Fee: $30 for each program<br />

Instructor: Renee Reese<br />

Ages: 16 and older<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART<br />

programs<br />

Register online at<br />

www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration<br />

For more information call the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-<strong>17</strong>79.<br />

YOUTH ART CLASSES<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village 80121<br />

ART IN THE PARK<br />

Make the journey to Silo Park this summer to create unique<br />

hands-on art projects!<br />

Each Art in the Park program introduces participants to a<br />

different art medium and technique that will be used in<br />

designing and constructing a unique work of art. For all<br />

activities please wear sneakers and clothes that can get dirty.<br />

Join us for one day or several to create!<br />

Days and Dates:<br />

Tuesdays and Thursdays,<br />

June 6 through July 20<br />

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.<br />

For detailed descriptions of all the Art in the Park projects<br />

please visit www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration.<br />

Tuesday, June 6<br />

Thursday, June 8<br />

Tuesday, June 13<br />

Thursday, June 15<br />

Tuesday, June 20<br />

Thursday, June 22<br />

Tuesday, June 27<br />

Thursday, June 29<br />

Tuesday, July 11<br />

Thursday, July 13<br />

Tuesday, July 18<br />

Thursday, July 20<br />

Popsicles and Painting – Sharky<br />

Mixed Up Animal Landscapes<br />

Create A Superhero Workshop<br />

Cosplay Workshop<br />

Artiste Banditos<br />

Living Mural Photo Booth<br />

Make Believe Animals<br />

Think Outside the Circle<br />

Realistic Ceramic Animals<br />

Mud Painting<br />

String Art<br />

Nature Portraits<br />

Fee: $20 per<br />

program –<br />

Fee<br />

includes<br />

all supplies<br />

and snack<br />

Ages: 6 to 10<br />

years old –<br />

Birth<br />

Certificate<br />

may be required<br />

Instructors: Parks, Trails and Recreation Staff,<br />

Pop Culture Classroom, Teresa Castaneda,<br />

Maggie Stewart, and Janice Sugg<br />

Limit: 30 participants per program<br />

Location: Silo Park<br />

9300 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111<br />

CELEBRATING POLLINATORS<br />

ALL AROUND US ON EARTH DAY<br />

Learn about honeybees, their habitat and habits and what<br />

plants in your garden attract honeybees and other pollinators.<br />

Also, taste some local honey.<br />

There will be several art activities<br />

which will include painting a<br />

functional bee hive that will be home<br />

for a colony of honeybees at the Curtis<br />

Arts Center, metal stamping featuring<br />

bees, butterflies and flowers and make<br />

your own beeswax lotion bars.<br />

Join us for an<br />

educational, artful event<br />

celebrating pollinators.<br />

Day and Date:<br />

Saturday, April 22<br />

Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.<br />

Fee: $30<br />

10% senior discount<br />

for ages 65 and older<br />

Presented by: SoSu Artists Collective<br />

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121<br />

Ages: 14 and older<br />

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Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART events<br />

GALLERY HOURS<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-<strong>17</strong>79<br />

AN INTRODUCTION<br />

TO CYANOTYPE<br />

Cyanotype is a<br />

fascinating and easy<br />

hands-on<br />

introduction to<br />

learning how to make<br />

an image using<br />

Alternative<br />

Photography (early<br />

photo processes).<br />

Join photographer<br />

Anne van Leeuwen to<br />

learn how to make<br />

Cyanotypes.<br />

Participants will be<br />

using prepared<br />

Cyanotype emulsion to coat paper, then expose<br />

to UV light to produce exciting blue images.<br />

Artist Level: This class is for all levels of artists<br />

and non-artists.<br />

Day and Date: Saturday, May 6<br />

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.<br />

Fee: $40<br />

10% senior discount<br />

for ages 65 and older<br />

Instructor: Anne van Leeuwen<br />

Location:<br />

Curtis Center for the Arts<br />

2349 East Orchard Road<br />

Greenwood Village, CO 80121<br />

Ages: 16 and older<br />

PG. 24 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | APRIL 20<strong>17</strong>

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