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Greenwood Village

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GOVERNMENT

THE MAYOR’S

message

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

AND NEW YEAR

On behalf of the City Council and

staff, we wish you and your family a

fun and safe holiday

season and best wishes

for the New Year.

If your plans include

going out for fun

activities or delicious

meals this Holiday

Season, the Village has a

wide variety of fine

establishments. The

Village’s website has

George Lantz contact information on

glantz@

all of our businesses at

greenwoodvillage.com

greenwoodvillage.com.

303-486-5741

Just click on the

“Business Directory” under the

“Residents” tab.

ALEXANDER LANE

EQUESTRIAN PARK

I would like to introduce you to the

Alexander Lane Equestrian Park.

The 2.4-acre park is located at 2501

East Alexander Lane; nestled in the

heart of rural Greenwood Village

Former

Councilmember

Jerry Presley,

Mayor George

Lantz, and former

Councilmember

Tom Dougherty.

with access to the High Line Canal

and several natural equestrian creek

crossings. The Park also provides a trail

course, a cross country course, and a

riding arena. Equestrians may only

access the Park by horseback. The

Village purchased the land in 2002

and worked closely with the GV

equestrian community to develop the

design of the arena and training

features completing the park in 2007.

Partial funding for the park was

provided by an Arapahoe County

Open Space Sales and Use Tax grant.

It is an unusual treasure.

THANK YOU

COUNCILMEMBERS

PRESLEY AND

DOUGHERTY

I wanted to recognize and thank

former District 1 Councilmember

Jerry Presley and District 4

Councilmember Tom Dougherty for

their contributions to our city. Both

Jerry and Tom chose not to run for

re-election and finished their City

Council terms in November.

Jerry has served our community for 19

years. From 2000-2007, he served on

the Planning & Zoning Commission.

He was elected to City Council and

served from 2007-2015. Subsequently

Jerry served as our representative on

the Greenwood Athletic Club

Metropolitan District Board until he

decided to return to public service in

2017 and was elected to City Council

serving until this November.

Tom has served our community for

nine years. He served on the Board of

Adjustments and Appeals for five years

from 2012-2017. Tom was then

elected to the City Council in 2017

and served until this November.

PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2021

GOVERNMENT

CITY council

NOT SURE WHO YOUR

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?

Obtain a list of your state and national government

representatives at arapahoevotes.com

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4

Dave Bullock

dbullock@


303-804-4137

Anne Ingebretsen

aingebretsen@


303-804-4135

Libby Barnacle

ebarnacle@


303-804-4129

Judith Hilton

jhilton@


303-804-4131

Paul Wiesner

pwiesner@


303-804-4138

Dave Kerber

dkerber@


303-804-4136

Donna Johnston

djohnston@


303-804-4128

Tom Stahl

tstahl@


303-804-4132

GREENWOOD VILLAGE

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Greenwood Village Police Officer Rodney

Valenzuela for being named GV Police Officer of the Year.

Rodney was selected by a Police Department committee

comprised of his peer group, who forwards their

recommendation to the Chief of Police for final approval. In

November, Rodney was recognized at an awards event hosted

by Cherry Creek High School.

Rodney has held multiple roles during his 18 years with the

Village. He primarily serves as a School Resource Officer

(SRO) assigned to Greenwood Elementary and West Middle

School. In his SRO role, Rodney has developed outstanding

relationships with students, staff, and parents. In addition,

Rodney is a dedicated Community Liaison Officer, works as

a Crisis Team Negotiator and attends HOA meetings

throughout the Village. Rodney manages state compliance for

departmental data bases and works as an experienced

departmental dispatcher when the need arises. Rodney is well

known for his community outreach efforts. These include

Coffee with a Cop, the Summer Youth Academy, Fall

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GOVERNMENT

THE MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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Citizens Academy, and his entertaining efforts as one

of the GVPD’s Public Safety Bros.

On behalf of the Village, thank you Officer Valenzuela

for all you do for Greenwood Village!

VILLAGE HERO

I would like to recognize Cyndee Claphanson as a

Village Hero! Former City Councilmember Jerry

Presley noticed Cyndee picking up liter around

Fiddler’s Green Circle following a concert at the

Amphitheater. Jerry was amazed by her selfless act.

While no big deal to Cyndee, Jerry requested the

Village recognize her as a Village Hero. Jerry indicated

in his nomination, “I believe it’s the small things we

do, when we think people aren’t watching, that reveal our

true character.” Congratulations Cyndee and thank you for

your efforts to keep our community beautiful!

SOCK CAMPAIGN

We have officially launched our annual Greenwood Village

Sock Campaign. The Village has teamed up with local

businesses, organizations, and schools. Our goal is to collect

10,000 pairs of NEW socks for the homeless. We could use

your help! Please drop off NEW socks at City Hall,

6060 South Quebec Street, or the Curtis Center for the Arts,

2349 E. Orchard Road through January 10, 2022. If you are

interested in hosting a sock collection location, it’s not too

late to sign up. Please call the City Manager’s Office at

303-486-5745. Please help us make a difference this holiday

season.

— George


VILLAGE CALENDAR

Visit GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM

for information on all public meetings

being conducted in person and

remotely due to COVID-19.

january 2021

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

26 27

28 29 30

31 1

New Year’s

Day

2 3

4

5 6 7 8

City Council

Study Session

6 p.m.

Meeting

7 p.m.

City Hall

★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★

Planning &

Zoning

Commission

6 p.m.

City Hall

9 10 11

12

13

14 15

Parks, Trails

and Recreation

Commission

6 p.m.

Maintenance

Facility

16 17

18

19 20

21 22

Martin Luther

King Jr. Day

Village Facilities

Closed


Planning &

Zoning

Commission

6 p.m.

City Hall

Arts and

Humanities

Council

Meeting

6 p.m.

Curtis Center

23

30

24

City Council

Study Session

6 p.m. City Hall

31

25

Parks, Trails

and Recreation

Commission

6 p.m.

Maintenance

Facility

26

Board of

Adjustments

and Appeals

Meeting

6 p.m.

City Hall

27

28 29



GOVERNMENT

HOLIDAY TREE AND

LIGHT RECYCLING

TREE RECYCLING PICK-

UP FOR RESIDENTS OF

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

The Village offers holiday tree

recycling pickup to residents of singlefamily

homes from December 27,

2021 through January 31, 2022.

Residents may place their trees

curbside on their regularly scheduled

trash day and Village crews will collect

them to use as mulch. Please make

sure the trees are separate from your

household trash and all decorations

have been removed.

TREE DROP OFF AT

VILLAGE GREENS PARK

Residents may drop their trees off in

the north parking lot of Village Greens

Park located at Dayton Street and

Union Avenue (across the street from

Cherry Creek High School). Tree

drop-off begins on December 20,

2021 and continues through January

31, 2022.

For more information, please call Parks

Maintenance at 303-486-5750.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

RECYCLING

Ace Hardware in Greenwood Village is

offering a free holiday light recycling

program. Simply drop off any nonenergy

efficient, non-working or

burned out strings of lights through

January 31, 2022. The lights will be

recycled by the Children’s Miracle

Network through the Ace Foundation

to benefit Children’s Hospital

Colorado. Ace Hardware is located in

the Cherry Hills Marketplace, 5910

South University Boulevard. GV

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

DEPARTMENTS

Mayor and City Council 303-486-5745

City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745

Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749

Public Information

City Prosecutor 303-486-1598

Economic Development 303-486-5764

Administrative Services

Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755

Voter Registration 303-486-5752

Municipal Court 303-773-6033

Human Resources 303-486-1579

Employment 303-486-1579

Community Development

Building Permits/ 303-486-5783

Planning and Zoning/

Zoning and Nuisance

Complaints

Finance

Accounts Payable 303-486-1597

Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282

Budget Information 303-486-8290

Tax Assistance 303-486-8299

and Information

Park Planning 303-486-5743

and Development

Park Permits 303-486-5773

Recreation and 303-486-5773

Special Events

Reimbursement Program 303-486-5773

Parks and 303-486-5773

Trail Maintenance

Police Department

Emergency 9-1-1

Animal Control 303-773-2525

Parking 303-773-2525

Police Records 303-773-2525

School Resource Officers 303-773-2525

Traffic Information 303-773-2525

Victim Assistance 303-486-8211

Public Works

Environment 303-708-6100

(Drainage/Water Quality)

Roadways 303-708-6100

Traffic 303-708-6100

Residential Trash 303-708-6100

and Hazardous Waste

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

Website: 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

reimbursement forms, employment

applications, and municipal court fines

and documents.

GV Website

Parks, Trails & Recreation

Art Activities 303-797-1779

and Programs

Conservation/Open 303-708-6142

Space Easements


GOVERNMENT

MUNICIPAL ELECTION

results

2021 ELECTION

RESULTS AND

VOTER TURNOUT

Arapahoe County finalized the

November 2, 2021, Coordinated

Election following the Canvassing

Board’s certification on November 19,

2021, releasing the official results.

Arapahoe County reported a 37.10%

voter turnout county wide for this

election wherein Greenwood Village

experienced a significant higher voter

turnout at 51.70% overall. On

average, the Village has a 41.88%

voter turnout as calculated in the last

five municipal election cycles.

Number of Votes Eligible Registered Voters Percentage

District 1

Councilmember

Total District Voters 1941 3238 59.94%

Mathew Schultz 484 14.95%

Dave Bullock 1236 38.17%

Victoria Aguilar 604 18.65%

Paul Wiesner 1259 38.88%

Total Votes CAST 3583

District 2

Councilmember


Anne Ingebretsen 758 24.15%

Bob Doyle 467 14.88%

Dave Kerber 638 20.32%

*The Statement of Votes Cast Report, as


part of the Canvass Report, includes the

number of active voters under 18. The

County is required to use this report for

canvassing; however, the official voter

District 3

Councilmember


registration numbers for this election is Paul Baumann 522 19.13%

11,713 which excludes those voters

Libby Barnacle 916 33.57%

under 18 years of age.

Kendall Kappler 425 15.57%

The Canvass Report and Certification Donna Johnston 883 32.36%

for the November 2, 2021, Election


are available online at

https://www.arapahoevotes.com/

transparency. For more information

about the 2021 Municipal Election,

please contact the City Clerk’s office at

303-804-4113 or by email at

District 4

Councilmember


Jeff Reiman 658 23.60%

Jeff Leitner 465 16.68%

Judith Hilton 746 26.76%

Tom Stahl 673 24.14%


Ballot Question

Question 2B

Total District Voters 6056 *11,894 50.92%

Yes 4064 34.17%

No 1601 13.46%



GOVERNMENT

GET READY FOR winter

GREENWOOD VILLAGE IS

READY FOR THE SNOW SEASON

The Village is ready for the snow season. The Snow and Ice

Program ensures roadways and trails are safe and accessible

during and after snow events. Snow and Ice operations

consist of three elements: snow plowing, application of

materials for traction and ice control, and snow and/or ice

removal if safety or accessibility have been jeopardized.

ROADWAYS

All roadways in the Village are classified into either first or

second priority. The first priority routes include the high

volume roadways that connect major sections of the

community, all school bus routes, and residential roadways

which connect the neighborhood to higher volume roadways.

Heavy snow accumulations may require repeated passes over

first priority roadways before second priority roadways are

plowed. Operations are repeated until the storm stops and all

roadway surfaces are cleared.

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL IN

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL

AND RETAIL AREAS

VILLAGE CODE IN PLACE TO ENSURE

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND SAFETY

Residents or tenants in possession or control of any singlefamily

residential property having a sidewalk abutting the front

or, in the case of a corner lot, the front and side of a residence

shall maintain the sidewalk in a condition free from snow or ice

and shall remove any accumulation of snow or ice from such

sidewalks within forty-eight (48) hours after its accumulation.

This responsibility does not extend to driveways or walkways

leading from the sidewalk to the residence nor to sidewalks or

trails abutting the rear property of a residence.

ICE MITIGATION

There are certain locations in Village neighborhoods that are

prone to ice formation due to shade or poor drainage. Once ice

forms, it is difficult to remove without damage to equipment or

infrastructure. Be on the lookout for snow and ice operators

moving snow piles from the shade to sun-exposed locations in

order to minimize ice build-up.

Snow and ice control operations begin in secondary areas

(residential neighborhoods) after first priority roadways have

been cleared. Snow is plowed and piled to an area that does

not block traffic flow. Snow cannot be piled in the center of

the roadway because thaw/freeze conditions will cause ice on

the roadway. Residential roadways are not plowed from edge

to edge to avoid covering sidewalks or blocking driveways.

Removal of snow piles will only occur when safety or

accessibility has been jeopardized. If possible, remove

vehicles from the roadways during storms for better clearing

of snow.

SNOW SHIFT HOURS

Village personnel who perform road and park maintenance

during the summer months conduct snow and ice control

operations in the winter. A weather service Skyview Weather,

provides information regarding weather conditions. Snow

shifts are activated when a snowstorm begins. The typical

shift hours are 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m.

to 5 a.m., all days of the week, including holidays.

USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING

NEAR SNOWPLOWS

When driving near a snowplow, slow down and use caution.

Give plow drivers plenty of room so they can do their job

efficiently and safely.

Business owners and property managers are required to

remove snow and ice from their sidewalks within 24-hours

after accumulation. This requirement also prohibits any deposit

of snow or ice from any property onto any sidewalk, street, or

roadway in the Village.

For more information or to file a complaint, please call

Neighborhood Services at 303-486-5783 or email us at

nso@greenwoodvillage.com.


GOVERNMENT

EQUIPMENT

The Village owns and maintains a

variety of vehicles to ensure effective

snow and ice control operations.

Equipment includes 12 plow trucks,

one anti-icing truck, one slide-in

tanker, one grader, and one loader for

snow and ice operations on roadways.

In addition, there are three All-Terrain

Vehicles (ATVs), six pickup trucks

with plows and many hand-held

snowblowers and shovels used to clear

the trails, sidewalks and parking lots.

In order to ensure that all equipment

is operational, mechanics are available

at all times during snowstorms to

handle any equipment problems.

MATERIALS

The Village applies solid and liquid

materials for traction and ice control

to improve traveling conditions during

snow and ice events. Staff monitors

each storm to determine the

appropriate application of materials

depending on the weather conditions.

Additionally, materials are continually

evaluated to identify the most effective

products with the least amount of

environmental impact.

CONCRETE/ASPHALT

TRAILS, SIDEWALKS

AND PARKING LOTS

The Village plows snow from concrete

and asphalt trails, and some sidewalks

and parking lots. First priority trails

are those leading to and from schools.

The parking lot at Village Greens Park

is the responsibility of the Village

along with snow control operations on

STEP CAREFULLY

Thaw/freeze conditions can cause new

ice on trails, sidewalks and parking

lots; always use caution when walking

on these during periods of freezing

weather.

sidewalks and parking lots at City

Hall, Curtis Center for the Arts and

the Maintenance Facility. The parking

lots of these facilities are also first

priority for snow plowing and are

cleared simultaneously with the first

priority trails. The parking lots in

other Village owned parks are then

cleared. During the average

snowstorm, it takes about eight hours

to clear trails, sidewalks and parking

lots. Crews often start as early as

5 a.m. Trail crews periodically check

trails for problem areas if the

temperature remains below freezing

for extended periods of time.

QUESTIONS OR

TO REPORT SNOW

AND ICE ISSUES

For more information regarding snow

and ice operations in the Village,

please call the Maintenance Facility at

303-708-6100. GV


GOVERNMENT

ENSURING A SAFE

community

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL IN

RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS

ICE ISN’T NICE!

It is winter and residents may experience ice issues in front of

their respective properties. The ice build-up occurs when

melted snow flows into gutters and onto sidewalks in shaded

areas that have a north-facing exposure.

Due to the freeze and thaw cycles experienced during winter

months, some areas may experience more severe icing

than others.

SAFETY FIRST

Ice can be a safety hazard for children and adults walking in

neighborhoods and can cause unwanted slip and fall

accidents, leading to some surprisingly serious injuries. As a

resident, you can even become a victim to falling on the ice

in your own driveway or on your sidewalk in front of your

property.

AVOID FALLING ON THE ICE

• Keep your

steps and

walkways free

of ice using

rock salt or

sand.

• Walk slowly

and cautiously

with your feet

pointing

outward. Take

short, flat

steps.

• Avoid wearing

high-heeled

shoes or boots

outside. Wear

flat shoes with

slip resistant

soles or rain/snow boots with some degree of traction.

• Remove your boots once you get inside. Snow and ice often

stick to the soles of the shoes and will melt almost

immediately as your shoes begin to warm up, resulting in a

slippery surface and the risk of a fall.

WHAT RESIDENTS CAN DO

• Keep curb-lines in residential areas free of excessive piles

of snow allowing for the efficient drainage of the melting

snow.

• Be aware of shady spots in front of your property caused

by large trees, shrubbery, parked cars, two story homes,

etc., which limit the amount of sun and contribute to

icing issues. Remove snow piles, compacted snow and

parked cars on north facing properties immediately after

snow fall. If possible, do not park on the street during

snowstorms.

• When removing snow from your sidewalk and/or

driveway, place the snow on your lawn and refrain from

shoveling or blowing the snow onto the curb or in the

gutter which can block water flow thus increasing the

potential of ice dam formations created during freeze thaw

cycles.

• Clear the snow the length of your property in the

curb/gutter line to keep it free flowing. Push the snow out

to the area where the concrete gutter meets the asphalt,

this extra effort greatly assists in preventing ice dam

formations

• Shovel the sidewalks on all sides of your property, the full

width of the sidewalk down to the pavement. After the

sidewalk is cleared, sprinkle sand to prevent falls.

WHAT GREENWOOD VILLAGE DOES

A “one in and one out” plowing operation in residential

neighborhoods is implemented. Plow trucks plow from the

center of the roadway out toward the edge of the roadway in

both directions. By doing this, snow is equally distributed

on each side of the roadway leaving a clear path of travel for

both incoming and outgoing traffic. This snow removal


GOVERNMENT

SNOW REMOVAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS

Seniors, 60+ or the disabled can call Volunteers of America,

Colorado Branch, to request assistance as part of their Snow

Buddies program. Call 720-264-3379 or email

info@voacolorado.org.

method allows for the surface to dry at a quicker rate and

for the melting snow to flow toward the curb/gutter on both

sides of the street. Plowing curb to curb in residential areas

is not performed to avoid covering sidewalks and blocking

driveways. Snow cannot be piled in the center of the

roadway because thaw/freeze conditions will cause ice on the

roadway.

IT’S THE LAW!

The law in Greenwood Village requires all residents to

remove snow and ice from their sidewalks within 48-hours.

This requirement also includes removal of snow and ice

from sidewalks in the front and side of a residence (corner

lots). This requirement does not extend to walkways

leading from the sidewalk to the residence nor to sidewalks

or trails abutting the rear property of a residence. Clearing

snow around mailboxes is also the responsibility of the

occupant.

NEED SOME HELP?

Are you a resident of Greenwood Village or know of a senior

or a person with a disability who may have a hard time

shoveling snow for any reason? Ask your neighbors to lend a

hand to ensure your entire neighborhood is safe and

accessible. Local Boy Scout troops and youth in the

neighborhood are great resources to assist with residential

snow removal. Don’t forget to arrange for someone to shovel

your snow while you are on vacation or away from your

home for a long period of time during winter storms.

For more information, please call Public Works at

303-708-6100. GV

Sock Drop Off Locations:

Greenwood Village

City Hall

6060 South

Quebec Street

Curtis Center for the Arts

2349 E. Orchard Road

Greenwood Village

Maintenance Facility

10001 E. Costilla Avenue

Club Greenwood

5801 S. Quebec Street

Cherry Creek

High School

9300 E. Union Avenue

St. Catherine Greek

Orthodox Church

5555 S. Yosemite Street

Landmark

Residential Towers

7600 Landmark Way


GOVERNMENT

ENHANCING OUR

community

ELIGIBLE

HOUSEHOLDS

IN GREENWOOD

VILLAGE

YOUR TRASH PROVIDER

IS CHANGING!

If you currently receive trash and

recycling services provided by

Greenwood Village through Republic

Services, here is what you need to

know for the transition to the Village’s

new trash provider, Waste

Connections. Waste Connections will

begin providing trash and recycling

services to eligible residences of the

Village, effective January 1, 2022.

YOUR COLLECTION DAY

All current collection days for trash

and recycling will remain the same

with Waste Connections.

NEW CONTAINERS

DROP OFF —

DECEMBER 13-18, 2021

Waste Connections will drop off your

NEW trash and recycling containers.

Every eligible household will receive

one 96-gallon trash container and one

96-gallon recycling container from

Waste Connections

What Do You Need To Do?

Place them in a secure area and do not

use the Waste Connections branded

TRASH

containers until the first week in

January 2022.

LEAVE OLD CONTAINERS

AT CURB —

DECEMBER 27-30, 2021

Republic Services will perform its final

pick up of your trash and recycling.


Leave both Republic containers at the

curb after they have been emptied and

Republic Services will come by and

pick them up.

NEW SERVICE

PROVIDER BEGINS

JANUARY 3-6, 2022

Waste Connections will begin to

pick up trash and recycling services.


Place your new containers at the

curb on your regularly scheduled

pick up day. After they are emptied,

return to their secure area.

RECYCLING

RESIDENT-OWNED

CONTAINERS

The Village and Waste Connections

strongly encourage residents to use the

new Waste Connections containers to

minimize the risk of lost or damaged

personally owned containers.

What do you need to do if you

decide to keep them? Once Republic

Services has emptied them the last week

in December, you may place them back

in their secure area and continue to

use them with Waste Connections.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

PAUSED DURING

TRASH TRANSITION

There will be some overlapping of

containers where you will have trash

and recycling containers from both

providers. This will only occur for a

short period of time. The Village will

pause enforcement of Village codes

regulating the placement, storage and

screening of trash and recycling

containers during this trash transition.


GOVERNMENT

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Greenwood Village Public Works

303-708-6100

webpublicworks@greenwoodvillage.com

Waste Connections

303-288-2100

WEBSITE:

Wasteconnections.com/Denver/greenwood-village/

DOWNLOAD THE WASTE CONNECTIONS MOBILE APP!

Stay connected to your trash and recycling service.

View your trash and recycling schedule, receive collection notifications and more! GV


GOVERNMENT

COVID-19 UPDATE

we’re all in this together!

TRI-COUNTY HEALTH ISSUES

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER

REQUIRING FACE COVERINGS

This Order follows the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) recommendation that all persons 2 years

of age and older, including fully vaccinated individuals,

should wear face coverings indoors in public in areas with

high rates of community transmission, which currently

includes Adams and Arapahoe counties.

The public health order will be in effect Wednesday,

November 24, 2021 through January 2, 2022, and thereafter

until staffed ICU beds availability is above 10%. Currently

staffed ICU bed availability in the North Central Region that

covers Adams and Arapahoe counties is 5.8 percent.

Exemptions from the public health order include individuals

under age 2, those individuals who cannot medically tolerate

a face mask, and businesses and facilities that implement a

voluntary Vaccine Verification Program using a policy that

assures full vaccination of all employees, staff, guests, and

customers.

For more information, please visit tchd.org/coronavirus.

COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABLE

FOR CHILDREN 5-11 YEARS

In November, it was announced that the Pfizer-BioNTech

COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids ages 5-11.

Although fewer children have had COVID-19 compared to

adults, they can still get it, become ill and spread it to others.

Most children who do become sick with COVID-19 have

mild symptoms or have no symptoms at all. However, some

children can get severely ill from COVID-19. Children with

underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe

illness, and vaccination helps protect those children who are

immunocompromised and cannot themselves receive a vaccine.

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children is a

two-dose series given at least three weeks (21 days) apart. The


GOVERNMENT

vaccine dose for children (10 micrograms) is a third of the

vaccine dose used among people ages 12 and older (30

micrograms).

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) concluded

the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages

5-11 is safe and effective. The vaccine for children ages 5-11

was about 90% effective in preventing COVID-19, and

100% effective at preventing severe disease and death. The

vaccine’s safety was studied in approximately 3,100 children

ages 5-11 who received the vaccine and no serious side effects

have been detected in the ongoing study.

In the trial, side effects (normal signs that your body is

building protection) among children were like those among

adults. The most common side effects were pain at the

injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain and chills.

There were no severe events related to the vaccine. In

addition, COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines, such as

flu or other routine childhood immunizations, can be

administered together.

Kids ages 5-11 who are now eligible to get a COVID-19

vaccine can get one for free close to home. No insurance or

ID is required. Check with your child’s health care provider

to see if they are offering the COVID-19 vaccine or visit

COVIDFreeKids.org to find vaccination locations for

children and families across the Denver Metro region.

CDC EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR COVID-19

BOOSTER SHOTS TO ALL ADULTS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has

expanded its recommendations for booster shots to include

people 18 years and older who received Pfizer-BioNTech or

Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may get a booster six months

after completion of their primary vaccination series or two

months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. You

may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a

booster shot. People may prefer the vaccine type that they

originally received or may prefer to get a different booster.

CDC’s recommendations now allow this type of mix and

match dosing for booster shots. GV

HOLIDAY

SHOPPING

SAFETY TIPS

With the holidays upon us, the

Village would like everyone to have

a safe holiday season. Provided

below are some safety tips of which

to be aware and practice when doing

your holiday shopping.

• Be aware of your surroundings at

all times.

• When shopping, try to park in a

well-lit portion of the parking lot

or street.

• When you park your car, secure

the valuables that you have left in

your car by placing them in the

trunk. Do not leave cellular

phones, purses, CD cases,

laptops, or any other item of

value in your parked car where

they can be seen. It is better not

to leave valuables in the car at

all. Make sure you close your

windows, lock your doors and

activate your car alarm, if you

have one.

• Do not leave purchased

merchandise in your parked car

where it can be seen. Put these

items in your trunk, or conceal

them inside the vehicle.

• Keep your purse on your body,

not left in a cart or in the car. If

you carry a small purse, carry it

over your shoulder under your

coat.

Do not carry all of your credit

cards with you. Leave your

unneeded documents at home.

• Always be aware of the location

of your personal items. Know

where your purse, cellular phone,

wallet, packages, etc. are at all

times. Do not leave them

unattended. Do not overburden

yourself with packages.

• When you are finished shopping,

have your keys in your hand

before reaching your car door.

Take notice of your

surroundings. If you see that

someone is watching you and

that you may be a potential

victim, return to the store

immediately, and call security or

the Police Department at 9-1-1.

• Do whatever you need to keep

safe, even if it means asking a

security guard or a police officer

to escort you to your car. It is

always better to be safe than

sorry.

If you have any questions or need

assistance, please call the Greenwood

Village Police Department at

PACKAGES

SAFE FROM

PORCH

PIRATES

It’s that time of year

when your holiday

packages start arriving

at your front porch so here is a reminder

about how to keep your items safe from

porch pirates.

• Get Permission to Ship All Your

Packages to Work.

• Ask a Friend or Neighbor to Receive

Your Packages for You.

• Set Up a Live Recording Video Camera

Aimed at Your Porch.

• Schedule packages to be delivered when

you or someone you trust will definitely

be there to pick it up.

• Consider placing a planted pot or

decorative piece on your porch that

could hide a delivery.

• Consider getting a lock box installed

near your front yard door so that the

delivery driver can put your package in

a secure location.

• Use a secure Amazon locker.

For more information or to report a porch

pirate theft, please call the Police

Department at 303-773-2525. GV

303-773-2525 or call 9-1-1. GV KEEP YOUR


BUSINESS

BUSINESSspotlight

KWENCH JUICE CAFÉ

The Village Plaza Shopping Center • 5332 DTC Boulevard, Suite 200 • 303-284-3530 • kwenchdenver.com

Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Are you looking for a fresh alternative as we head into the

holiday season? If you are looking to add some nutritional

choices to the typical holiday fare, look no further than

Kwench Juice Café. Located off DTC Boulevard near East

Prentice Avenue in the Village Plaza Shopping Center, this

juice shop is centrally located near the many businesses and

residential areas within the Village. Whether you want to stop

in for their refreshing raw juices or scrumptious smoothies,

this café will provide a delightful experience for one and all!

Kwench Juice Café opened their doors in the Village on July

1, 2021. This café is solely owned and operated by Daniel

Brhanykun. Daniel is originally from Eritrea, East Africa, and

has been a resident of Colorado for the past 10 years. He has

immersed himself in other types of businesses in the past;

however, this is his first adventure in the restaurant business.

“I chose Greenwood Village for my business location as I

wanted to provide a beneficial, healthy meal option for the

many residents and business professionals in the surrounding

area,” stated Daniel. This is the first franchise in the state of

Colorado and he hopes to expand in the Denver metropolitan

area in the future.

Their menu has numerous fresh and natural choices for their

customers. To satisfy your thirst and boost your energy levels,

you might want to try their raw juice or smoothie options.

If you are “on the go” but need a little boost in your step,

their energy bites might be the smart choice. Desiring your

meal in a bowl instead of a cup, the acai or pitaya bowls are

good alternatives for you. Other unique choices available at

this delightful juice shop are Kombucha and Elderberry

drinks. Interested in detoxifying your body, their juice cleanse

might intrigue you. In addition to the current menu items,

Daniel plans to add salads, soups, and quinoa bowls as lunch

and dinner options in the future.

Kwench Juice Café prides itself on using only the freshest,

natural ingredients, both locally sourced and organically

grown, in their products ensuring that you leave with the

most nutritious product possible. There are no powders, sugar

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BUSINESS

NEW GV

businesses

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Stone Cloud, LLC

5231 South Quebec Street,

Suite 260

720-722-4040

COFFEE AND ICE CREAM SHOP

Eiskaffee

6575 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard

720-239-2423

CONSTRUCTION

Stone Cloud Construction, LLC


Suite 260

720-722-4040

W.B. Witco, Incorporated

8400 East Prentice Avenue,

Suite 1500

720-298-7621

CONSULTING SERVICES

Analytiks

6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle,

Suite 1430

206-775-3167

CYBERSECURITY

Coalfire Systems, Incorporated

8480 East Orchard Road,

Suite 5800

303-554-6333

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Aqua Engineering of Utah, LLC

5325 South Valentia Way

720-667-1250

INSURANCE

Fidelity Insurance Agency,

Incorporated

6501 South Fiddlers Green Circle

603-791-1896

Zack Kupetzx Insurance Agency

6143 South Willow Drive,

Suite 101

720-201-6364

INTELLIGENCE AND

BIODEFENSE

Analex Corporation

5670 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard

571-313-6000

IT DEVELOPMENT

Connexta, LLC

5660 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,

Suite 210

571-341-6265

LAW FIRM

Law Office of Gerald D. Pratt

5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4

720-635-8011

Waldrip Law, LLC


Suite 220-S

303-741-4949

MORTGAGE LENDER

loanDepot

5350 South Roslyn Street,

Suite 420

720-543-2301

OUTPATIENT THERAPY

Restorations Therapy, LLC


Suite B-126

323-702-2085

PHONE AND TABLET REPAIR

Paragon Geeks

4940 South Yosemite Street,

Suite E-7

303-217-9881

SALES FINANCING

CAPTRUST

5299 DTC Boulevard, Suite 810

303-738-0300

SOFTWARE

Nextworld, LLC

8200 East Maplewood Avenue

303-930-3345

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

HAIR SALON

Great Clips

4920 South Yosemite, Suite C-6

303-792-5113

Great Clips

6787 South Clinton Street, Suite C

303-770-5788

MEDICAL SPA

New Age Aesthetics & Wellness,

PLLC

6950 East Belleview Avenue, Suite

300

720-263-1834

NAIL SALON

Sky Nails & Spa

9555 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 7

303-649-2272

PROPERTY MANAGER

Financial Plaza, LLC

7720 & 7730 East Belleview

Avenue

303-694-0060

TAKE OUT FOOD

Papa Johns

8655 East Arapahoe Road

303-220-8111

business spotlight

continued from page 16

or dairy products used in their menu items. You may choose

from the countless juice and smoothie combinations on their

menu such as the “Reborn” juice which includes pineapple,

celery, cucumber, lemon and spinach or the “Kwench”

smoothie which includes banana, strawberry, blackberry,

raspberry, pineapple, and apple juice. If none of their many

combinations aren’t exactly what you are looking for, you

may create your own using the variety of fruits, vegetables,

and other fine ingredients including superfoods and liquid

choices available to you.

Daniel enjoys doing business in the Greenwood Village area

because of the great opportunity to serve the many wonderful

businesses and residents located adjacent to his café. He feels

that Kwench Juice Café’s proximity to the business

community provides an excellent opportunity for employees

to enjoy a nice and relaxing lunch away from their hectic

work schedule. It’s also convenient for the Village residents to

stop by for a nourishing lunch while performing their

weekend chores and errands.

For more information about Kwench Juice Café, please visit

www.kwenchdenver.com or contact Daniel by telephone at

303-284-3530. Their hours are Monday through Saturday

8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. You may

walk into this juice shop and order on the spot or you also

have the option to pre-order online so that it’s prepared for

you when you arrive. Daniel is looking into delivery options

for the near future. If you need a gift idea, he will also have

Kwench gift cards available for the holiday season.

You will find this revitalizing juice shop at 5332 DTC

Boulevard, Suite 200, nestled within The Village Plaza

Shopping Center near the intersection of East Prentice

Avenue and DTC Boulevard. Stop in for a mouth-watering

nutritious treat and a comfortable break from your routine.

If you mention this article at your time of visit, you’ll get

10% off your purchase during the month this article is

published. You may also join their loyalty program during

your visit. Plan a visit to Kwench Juice Café where

friendliness, fine ingredients and flavor abound! GV


ARTS AND RECREATION

RECREATION programming

For more information

call the Parks, Trails, and

Recreation Department

at 303-486-5773.

RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022

FOR ALL 2021 RECEIPTS

The deadline for submitting your

2021 Recreation Reimbursement

receipts is fast approaching. The good

news is that with January 15 falling on

a Saturday and the Martin Luther

King Jr. holiday on the following

Monday, you have until Tuesday,

January 18 to submit your receipts.

Completed forms and receipts may be

dropped off at the Maintenance

Facility by 5 p.m. on January 18 or

postmarked by January 18 (note:

putting the form in your mailbox does

not guarantee it will be postmarked

that day). See below for ways to submit

Good To Know:

• All activities paid for in 2021,

including those taking place in

2022, must be submitted as part of

your 2021 reimbursement request.

Exception: see annual membership

information below.

• Annual memberships (12 months

paid in advance) at qualifying

recreation facilities that are paid in

December to take advantage of a

membership sale for the following

calendar year must be applied to the

following year (i.e. if you pay in

December 2021 for all of 2022,

that is applied to your 2022

reimbursement).

• To qualify for reimbursement an

agency must be a public recreation

entity (parks and recreation district,

metropolitan district, municipal

golf course) or a nonprofit youth

sports agency in the Denver Metro

Area.

• Private entities such as Lifetime

Fitness and for-profit youth sports

agencies are not reimbursable.

• All receipts must be itemized

showing the name of the

organization, activity, date and the

amount paid.

• Only the activity itself is

reimbursable; fees for golf carts,

skate rentals, team jerseys, etc. are

not reimbursable.

More detailed information as well as a

link to the reimbursement request

forms can be found online at

greenwoodvillage.com/

recreimbursement.

Ways To Submit:

• Drop off: Maintenance Facility,

10001 East Costilla Avenue

• Mail: City of Greenwood Village,

10001 East Costilla Avenue,

Greenwood Village 80112

If you are unfamiliar with the program

or have questions, please contact Julie

Liggett, 303-486-5750,

jliggett@greenwoodvillage.com or

Debbie Armstrong at 303-486-5759,

darmstrong@greenwoodvillage.com.


ARTS AND RECREATION

YOUTH RECREATION

PROGRAMS

PEE-WEE INTRO

TO SPORTS

Participants will learn the basics of

basketball, football, t-ball and soccer in

an exciting atmosphere. Creative drills

followed by games will be perfect for

the learning athlete.

Register on-line at

www.greenwoodvillage.com/

registration

Days: Monday and Thursday,

January 24 and 27

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ages: 4 to 6 years old

Fee: $20

Limit: 20 players

Location: Campus Middle School

4985 S. Dayton Street

For more information call the Arts and

Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB

JANUARY 6-20, 2022

Registration begins December 1 at 8 a.m.

Register online at

www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration

Join us for an active fun themed day with the

Recreation staff at their new home —

Maintenance Facility located off Arapahoe Road

and approximately Dayton Street.

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Ages: 5 to 10 years old

Fee: $10 per day

Limit: 12 participants per day

Location: Greenwood Village

Maintenance Facility

10001 E. Costilla Avenue

Greenwood Village, CO 80112

Thursday, January 6 – Volcanoes

Tuesday, January 11 – Slime

Thursday, January 13 – String Art

Tuesday, January 18 – Road Sign Graffiti

Thursday, January 20 – Sport Banks

Tuesday, January 25 – Stop Motion Video Creations

SENIORS VISIT THE MUSEUM OF

OUTDOOR ARTS ‘FANTASY SHOW’

The works were a collaboration of independent artwork and the Design and Build Program

hosted by MOA. Thank you, Jessica Brack, Event Coordinator, for taking the seniors on this

wonderful fantasy artwork tour. It was fabulous. Details contact Cathy Delap, Senior

Coordinator at 720-273-1501 or cathypate56@gmail.com.

The Senior Programs, Focus 50+ and Dance, will be taking a holiday break from December 20-

January 3, 2022. Please mark your calendars and we’ll see you Monday, January 10, 2022.


ARTS AND RECREATION


ARTS AND RECREATION

ART programs

YOUTH ART

CLASSES

Registration for Fall programs is now

open! For more information and to

register for Youth Art Classes go to

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art.

Register online at

greenwoodvillage.com/art

Curtis Center for the Arts | 2349 East Orchard Road | Greenwood Village, CO 80121 | 303-797-1779

LOW

BROW ART

When:

Tuesdays,

January 11

through

January 25

Time: 4:30 to

6 p.m.

Fee: $25 — All supplies provided

Age Requirement: 6 to 12 years old

Instructor: Roese Ramp

WHIMSICAL

HOLIDAY PAINTING

When: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

December 14 – Ho, Ho, Ho, No!

for ages 6 to 12

December 17 – Merry Moose

for ages 7 to 14

Fee: $25 for each program —

All supplies provided

Instructor: Lauren Brant

PEE WEE ART

When: Wednesdays,

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

December 15 –

Peek-A-Boo Snowman

January 12 and 26 – Puffy Paint

Hot Chocolate Paintings

Fee: $25 for each class —


Age Requirement: 3 to 6 years

old with caregiver

Instructor: Lauren Brant

CREATIVE RE-USE

FOR ART FOR KIDS

When: Thursdays, January 13

through January 27

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.



Instructor: Julia Rymer

COLORED PENCILS

FOR KIDS

When: Fridays, January 14 through 28


Fee: $45


Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian

PAPER MACHE

ANIMALS FOR TEENS

When: Mondays, January 24

through February 28




Instructor: Maggie Stewart


ARTS AND RECREATION

ART programs

Register online at

greenwoodvillage.com/art

Curtis Center for the Arts | 2349 East Orchard Road | Greenwood Village, CO 80121 | 303-797-1779

ART CLASSES AT THE CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

REGISTRATION FOR WINTER/SPRING 2022 IS NOW OPEN!!

Greenwood Village’s cultural arts center offers a variety of art classes for preschoolers, children, teens and adults. Classes are

instructed by professional artists and educators who strive to provide the best art educational experience for all artistic levels. If

you cannot make a class during the week, join us in the evenings or on a Saturday.

Please review your receipt and the website for information regarding current COVID-19 policies for classes at the Curtis Center.

MASK REQUIREMENTS

Masks are required to be worn by all students and visitors ages 2 and older in the Curtis Center for the Arts.

Don’t have a mask? We have one for you!

For questions or more information about art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779.

ADULT ART

CLASSES

Ages 16 and older with a

10% senior discount

All Fall art classes for adults are now

open for registration. For more

information and to register for Adult

Art Classes go to

www.greenwoodvillage.com/art.

MASTER YOUR ART

CAREER WITH ARTBOSS

ONLINE OR IN REAL LIFE

When: Saturday, December 18

Session 1: Master Your Online

Presence – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Session 2: Master Your Professional

Practice IRL – 1 to 3 p.m.

Fee: $50 for each session

Presented by Artboss

ABSTRACT COLORADO:

PAINTING FOR

BEGINNERS

When: Mondays, January 24

through February 28

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee: $100

Instructor: Christian Dore

ALTERED

BOOKS

When:

Mondays,

January 24

through

February 28

Time: 6:30 to

9 p.m.

Fee: $100 —


Instructor: Maggie Stewart

COLORED PENCILS

When: Tuesdays, January 18

through March 8

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $160


EXPLORE THE

VERSATILITY

OF ACRYLICS

When: Tuesdays,

January 11

through

February 1

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee: $80

Instructor: Christa MacFarlane


ARTS AND RECREATION

OBSERVATIONAL

DRAWING

When: Wednesdays, January 19

through March 9

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $160


CASUAL

WATERCOLOR

When: Thursdays, January 13

through February 3

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $80

Instructor: Renee Reese

WINTER LANDSCAPE

PAINTING WORKSHOP

When: Saturday, January 22 and

Sunday, January 23

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fee: $100

Instructor: Janet Anderson

BEGINNER AND

INTERMEDIATE

OIL PAINTING


through March 9

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee: $160

Instructor: Jen Starling

WATERCOLOR

FOR BEGINNERS


through February 23


Fee: $100

Instructor: Cliff Austin

EXPLORING

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

When: Thursdays, January 20 through

March 10

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee: $160

Instructor: Janet Anderson

WATERCOLOR

STUDIO

When: Fridays, January 14

through March 11


and 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee: $160

Instructor: Rick Brogan

BASIC ENCAUSTIC

TECHNIQUES

When: Saturday, January 8

and Sunday, January 9



Instructor: Victoria Eubanks

CREATIVE APPROACHES

TO ABSTRACTION

When: Saturday, January 29


Fee: $50

Instructor: Julia Rymer


6060 South Quebec Street

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591

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ENGLEWOOD, CO

PERMIT #799

ARTS AND RECREATION

ART events

GALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779


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