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Greenwood Village<br />
N EEW S LLE ET TTE ER<br />
MEET YOUR<br />
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S E P T E M BO EN RT H2 0Y2 E2 A• R VI OS L S. U 3E 7#<br />
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GOVERNMENT<br />
THE MAYOR’S message<br />
MOBILE<br />
CONCERT<br />
SERIES<br />
It was exciting to see the<br />
return of the Greenwood<br />
Village Mobile Concert<br />
Series. The weather,<br />
food, music, and most<br />
importantly seeing many<br />
of you out enjoying<br />
yourselves made<br />
Thursday evenings in<br />
August very special!<br />
Concertgoers enjoyed original jazz from<br />
the Skylark Jazz Quintet, foot-tapping<br />
bluegrass from Elle Michelle and the<br />
Bluegrass Boys, R&B from the Michael<br />
Friedman band, and despite the threat<br />
of rain, attendees rocked out to the ’80s<br />
cover band The Goonies.<br />
George Lantz<br />
glantz@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-486-5741<br />
UPDATE ON THE<br />
HUNTINGTON CALEY<br />
IMPROVEMENTS<br />
I know many of you have seen the<br />
enormous mounds of earth and<br />
earthmovers near Yosemite Street and<br />
Caley Avenue. The final phase of the<br />
Huntington Caley Park<br />
project is progressing.<br />
The project is scheduled<br />
to be completed later<br />
this year. Currently,<br />
crews are finishing the<br />
earthwork,<br />
undergrounding utilities,<br />
installing irrigation lines<br />
and adding new concrete<br />
sidewalks and curbs. The<br />
park includes natural<br />
scenery, walking paths<br />
and a natural play area.<br />
Through public input,<br />
this play area was<br />
PG. 2 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</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 arapahoevotes.com<br />
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4<br />
Dave Bullock<br />
dbullock@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4137<br />
Anne Ingebretsen<br />
aingebretsen@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4135<br />
Libby Barnacle<br />
ebarnacle@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4129<br />
Judith Hilton<br />
jhilton@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4131<br />
Paul Wiesner<br />
pwiesner@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4138<br />
Dave Kerber<br />
dkerber@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4136<br />
Donna Johnston<br />
djohnston@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4128<br />
Tom Stahl<br />
tstahl@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com<br />
303-804-4132<br />
developed to be complimentary to the<br />
explorative nature encouraged in other<br />
areas of the park. The playground’s<br />
features include a non-traditional<br />
configuration of logs, stumps, and<br />
ropes offering many enjoyable play<br />
options. Like you, I am looking<br />
forward to enjoying our newest park<br />
experience.<br />
VILLAGE HERO<br />
I want to congratulate our newest<br />
Village Hero, Coleman Rissmiller, on<br />
completing his Eagle Scout project.<br />
His project was a Water Safety and<br />
Drowning Prevention station at<br />
Cherry Creek Reservoir. Coleman, a<br />
sophomore at Cherry Creek High<br />
School, spearheaded the project to<br />
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GOVERNMENT<br />
THE MAYOR’S message<br />
continued from page 3<br />
build signage and lifejacket racks to<br />
hold life jackets that may be borrowed<br />
to use on the reservoir and returned.<br />
Coleman worked closely with Cherry<br />
Creek State Park Rangers, Eagle Scout<br />
Coach Timothy DeMars, and his<br />
Scout Troop to build and install the<br />
racks. The life jackets will be donated<br />
by a personal flotation device company<br />
through a partnership with the State<br />
Park. Coleman felt his project was<br />
important to help prevent future<br />
drownings and protect visitors.<br />
Thank you, Coleman, for your<br />
creativity and caring about our<br />
community!<br />
NEW TURN LANE<br />
AT BELLEVIEW<br />
AVENUE AND<br />
QUEBEC STREET<br />
If you have traveled on Belleview<br />
Avenue, you have probably noticed the<br />
construction occurring near the<br />
intersection of Belleview Avenue and<br />
Quebec Street. This project is to<br />
lengthen the right turn lane from<br />
eastbound Belleview Avenue to<br />
southbound Quebec Street. The<br />
existing right turn lane was very short<br />
and was frequently blocked by vehicles<br />
traveling east on Belleview to get to<br />
the southbound I-25 on-ramp. By<br />
lengthening the right turn lane more<br />
vehicles will be able to turn south on<br />
Quebec Street without being delayed<br />
by through traffic. We anticipate<br />
construction will be completed in<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember.<br />
— George<br />
PG. 4 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
VILLAGE CALENDAR<br />
Visit GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM for<br />
information on all public meetings and events.<br />
october<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
25 26<br />
27 28 29<br />
30 1<br />
2 3<br />
4<br />
5 6<br />
7 8<br />
City Council<br />
Study Session<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Meeting<br />
7 p.m.<br />
Maintenance<br />
Facility<br />
Planning &<br />
Zoning<br />
Commission<br />
6 p.m.<br />
City Hall<br />
9 10 11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
14 15<br />
Parks, Trails<br />
and Recreation<br />
Commission<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Maintenance<br />
Facility<br />
16 17<br />
18<br />
19 20<br />
21 22<br />
City Council<br />
Study Session<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Meeting<br />
7 p.m.<br />
City Hall<br />
Planning &<br />
Zoning<br />
Commission<br />
6 p.m.<br />
City Hall<br />
Arts and<br />
Humanities<br />
Council<br />
Meeting<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Curtis Center<br />
23<br />
30<br />
24<br />
31<br />
25<br />
Parks, Trails<br />
and Recreation<br />
Commission<br />
6 p.m.<br />
Maintenance<br />
Facility<br />
26<br />
Board of<br />
Adjustments<br />
and Appeals<br />
Meeting<br />
6 p.m.<br />
City Hall<br />
27<br />
28 29<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 5
GOVERNMENT<br />
Twitter<br />
twitter.com/greenwoodgov<br />
Facebook<br />
facebook.com/greenwoodgov/<br />
Instagram<br />
instagram.com/cityofgreenwoodvillage<br />
LinkedIn<br />
linkedin.com/cityofgreenwoodvillage<br />
YouTube<br />
YouTube.com/greenwoodvillage<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
Mayor and City Council 303-486-5745<br />
City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745<br />
Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749<br />
Public Information<br />
City Prosecutor 303-486-1598<br />
Economic Development 303-486-5764<br />
Administrative Services<br />
Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755<br />
Voter Registration 303-486-5752<br />
Municipal Court 303-773-6033<br />
Human Resources 303-486-1579<br />
Employment 303-486-1579<br />
Community Development<br />
Building Permits/ 303-486-5783<br />
Planning and Zoning/<br />
Zoning and Nuisance<br />
Complaints<br />
Finance<br />
Accounts Payable 303-486-1597<br />
Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282<br />
Budget Information 303-486-8290<br />
Tax Assistance 303-486-8299<br />
and Information<br />
Park Planning 303-486-5743<br />
and Development<br />
Park Permits 303-486-5773<br />
Recreation and 303-486-5773<br />
Special Events<br />
Reimbursement Program 303-486-5773<br />
Parks and 303-486-5773<br />
Trail Maintenance<br />
Police Department<br />
Emergency 9-1-1<br />
Animal Control 303-773-2525<br />
Parking 303-773-2525<br />
Police Records 303-773-2525<br />
School Resource Officers 303-773-2525<br />
Traffic Information 303-773-2525<br />
Victim Assistance 303-486-8211<br />
Public Works<br />
Environment 303-708-6100<br />
(Drainage/Water Quality)<br />
Roadways 303-708-6100<br />
Traffic 303-708-6100<br />
Residential Trash 303-708-6100<br />
and Hazardous Waste<br />
Greenwood Village City Hall<br />
6060 South Quebec Street<br />
Greenwood Village, CO 80111<br />
Phone: 303-773-0252<br />
Fax: 303-290-0631<br />
After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525<br />
(for questions or service requests<br />
outside normal business hours)<br />
E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com<br />
Website: greenwoodvillage.com<br />
An after-hours drop box is available by<br />
the flagpole in front of City Hall and is<br />
checked Monday through Friday.<br />
The drop box can be used to deliver<br />
customer comment cards, recreation<br />
reimbursement forms, employment<br />
applications, and municipal court fines<br />
and documents.<br />
<strong>GV</strong> Website<br />
Parks, Trails & Recreation<br />
Art Activities 303-797-1779<br />
and Programs<br />
Conservation/Open 303-708-6142<br />
Space Easements<br />
PG. 6 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
ENHANCING OUR<br />
community<br />
PUBLIC<br />
INFORMATION<br />
MEETING<br />
GOLDSMITH GULCH<br />
AT SILO PARK<br />
PROJECT<br />
PUBLIC MEETING<br />
You are invited to a public<br />
information meeting regarding<br />
drainage improvements to<br />
Goldsmith Gulch under<br />
Orchard Road within Silo Park.<br />
The meeting will be held on<br />
Monday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 26, <strong>2022</strong>,<br />
from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Silo<br />
Park barn, 9300 East Orchard<br />
Road.<br />
The project includes the<br />
addition of a 54” diameter<br />
culvert to improve the passage<br />
of stormwater under Orchard<br />
Road. This will require<br />
extensive grading in the native<br />
area of Silo Park to<br />
accommodate necessary<br />
compensatory flood detention.<br />
Additionally, the trail and<br />
retaining walls on the north side<br />
of Orchard Road will be<br />
replaced. Minor grading north<br />
of Orchard Road is necessary to<br />
accommodate this work.<br />
If you are unable to attend this<br />
public meeting and would like<br />
information on the current<br />
design, please visit Village<br />
Voices at greenwoodvillage<br />
voices.com starting August 17<br />
where you can view the design<br />
and provide feedback directly to<br />
Village staff. For more<br />
information, please call<br />
Suzanne Moore, Director of<br />
Parks, Trail and Recreation,<br />
at 303-708-6142 or email<br />
smoore@<br />
greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />
GOVERNMENT<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 7
GOVERNMENT<br />
ENSURING A SAFE<br />
community<br />
MEET GREENWOOD VILLAGE’S<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />
PATRICK TAYLOR,<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER<br />
1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />
“I am assigned to Cherry Creek High School, Campus<br />
Middle School, and Belleview Elementary. My office is at<br />
Cherry Creek High School.”<br />
2. Why did you choose to be a School Resource Officer<br />
(SRO)?<br />
“I’ve been a police officer for over two decades, this<br />
assignment is a good change of pace and fun too.”<br />
3. What is your favorite thing about being an SRO?<br />
“My favorite thing about this assignment is being a<br />
positive role model and mentor for the students.”<br />
4. What is your most memorable moment as an SRO?<br />
“This will be my first full school year as an SRO so my<br />
most memorable moment is yet to come.”<br />
5. What is one piece of advice you would like to offer<br />
students?<br />
“My advice to the students would be to master the skill of<br />
critical thinking.”<br />
PG. 8 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
GOVERNMENT<br />
REILEY ALTENBORG,<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER<br />
1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />
“I serve Cherry Creek High School, Campus<br />
Middle School, and Belleview Elementary.”<br />
2. Why did you<br />
choose to be a<br />
School Resource<br />
Officer (SRO)?<br />
“I chose to be an<br />
SRO because I<br />
love working with<br />
kids and I love<br />
police work, so<br />
the combination<br />
of the two is the<br />
perfect fit for me.<br />
It’s also a sweet<br />
gig working on<br />
the CCHS<br />
campus because it<br />
is so large and<br />
there are so many<br />
new people to<br />
meet which makes<br />
my job that much<br />
more enjoyable.”<br />
3. What is your<br />
favorite thing<br />
about being an<br />
SRO?<br />
“My favorite thing about being an SRO is building<br />
rapport with students, faculty, and staff. That allows<br />
us to be involved in lots of different projects and<br />
events on campus, including collaborating with the<br />
school psychologists to present information to special<br />
populations at the school, and supporting the Creek<br />
Community Cupboard which combats food<br />
insecurity for families.”<br />
4. What is your most memorable moment as an<br />
SRO?<br />
“My most memorable moment at Creek was<br />
playing basketball against the Unified Basketball<br />
team. I have never smiled so hard in my life.<br />
During this game, faculty and staff play against the<br />
Unified Basketball team, and the students love it,<br />
too. One of those things you must see to enjoy!”<br />
5. What is one piece of advice you would like to<br />
offer students?<br />
“One piece of advice I’d like to offer students is to<br />
enjoy every second of being a young person, and<br />
trust that everything will be ok in the long run.<br />
It’s hard being a human, and I can’t imagine what<br />
it’s like being a kid right now. So, make sure to<br />
enjoy the small and beautiful things life has to<br />
offer.”<br />
MAX ADDANTE,<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER<br />
1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />
“I serve at Cherry Creek High School, Campus Middle School,<br />
and Belleview Elementary School.”<br />
2. Why did you choose to be a<br />
School Resource Officer<br />
(SRO)?<br />
“When I was in college, I<br />
volunteered with a Youth<br />
Ministry called Denver K-<br />
Life. While I was there, I<br />
discovered a passion for<br />
mentorship in young adults.<br />
When I joined the <strong>GV</strong>PD, I<br />
made it a goal of mine to<br />
become an SRO and<br />
continue to mentor young<br />
students here on campus. I<br />
also am lucky enough to have<br />
attended West Middle School<br />
and Cherry Creek High<br />
School as a student and now<br />
working at Cherry Creek, I<br />
get to work alongside my<br />
favorite teachers and connect<br />
with the students who are<br />
working through some of the<br />
same obstacles I faced as a<br />
student.”<br />
3. What is your favorite thing<br />
about being an SRO?<br />
“I love being out and about on campus, greeting students, and<br />
getting to know them over the course of the year. One of the<br />
biggest compliments I get is when the students call me by my first<br />
name!”<br />
4. What is your most memorable moment as an SRO?<br />
“Over the past several years I have dealt with several difficult<br />
situations related to mental health. During my first year as an<br />
SRO, one student was struggling through a very rough patch in<br />
life, and I was called by school counselors to work with this<br />
student while in crisis. After some conversation, I was able to<br />
connect with the student regarding being adopted. Long story<br />
short, I was able to work with the student over the next two years<br />
alongside my Corporal, Sarah Joswick. Together, we were able to<br />
make such an impact in the student’s life that they would<br />
regularly come by our office to say hi and check in with us. The<br />
student has since graduated and made it a point to come by and<br />
thank us for all the help and guidance we gave. The student<br />
attributed their graduation and school success in part to the SRO<br />
unit. It was awesome!”<br />
5. What is one piece of advice you would like to offer students?<br />
“Wear your Student IDs at Creek and don’t speed near campus!<br />
And please, please stop by the SRO office to say hi – we love to<br />
interact with students.”<br />
continued on page 11<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 9
GOVERNMENT<br />
PG. 10 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
GOVERNMENT<br />
MEET <strong>GV</strong>’S SCHOOL<br />
RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />
continued from page 9<br />
RODNEY VALENZUELA,<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE<br />
OFFICER<br />
1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />
“I serve at West Middle School.”<br />
2. Why did you choose to be a School<br />
Resource Officer (SRO)?<br />
“I chose to be an SRO because I get<br />
to work with students each day and I<br />
want to make a positive impact on<br />
them. I want them to know police<br />
officers have their best interests at<br />
heart and helping families at all<br />
different levels is very rewarding.”<br />
3. What is your favorite thing about<br />
being an SRO?<br />
“My favorite thing is working with<br />
students and their families, and most<br />
importantly the interaction each day<br />
is so different.”<br />
4. What is your most memorable<br />
moment as an SRO?<br />
“I made a $100 bet with a student<br />
that he would graduate and years later<br />
during his graduation rehearsal, I gave<br />
him the $100 and told him I never<br />
forgot the bet. Neither did he.”<br />
5. What is one piece of advice you<br />
would like to offer students?<br />
“No matter what happens, never allow<br />
the mistakes you have made to define<br />
you. Learn from it, put it behind you,<br />
and never look back.”<br />
SARAH JOSWICK,<br />
POLICE CORPORAL/<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE<br />
OFFICER<br />
1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />
“As one of the supervisors for the<br />
SRO unit I am responsible for all<br />
5 Cherry Creek School District<br />
schools in Greenwood Village but<br />
primarily serve Cherry Creek<br />
High School.”<br />
2. Why did you choose to be a<br />
School Resource Officer (SRO)?<br />
“One of the reasons I became a<br />
police officer was to make a<br />
difference in the community and<br />
help people in times of need.<br />
Being an SRO means I get to<br />
make a difference and be there for<br />
children, which is as rewarding as<br />
it gets for me. Equally as<br />
important is making sure that kids<br />
have a safe environment to learn<br />
in. There is enough for kids to<br />
worry about these days, making<br />
them feel safe at school can make<br />
things just a little bit easier on<br />
them.”<br />
3. What is your favorite thing<br />
about being an SRO?<br />
“Connecting with the kids is my<br />
favorite part of being an SRO. I<br />
love walking around the school<br />
grounds and interacting with<br />
students in a meaningful way. It is<br />
always fun to see so many<br />
different personalities and really<br />
cool to watch them grow as each<br />
school year progresses. I also have<br />
to say that the team of SROs that<br />
I work with make this the best job<br />
around, they don’t get much<br />
better than the current SRO unit.”<br />
4. What is your most memorable<br />
moment as an SRO?<br />
“This is not an easy question<br />
because so many moments pop<br />
into my head! The simple answer<br />
is every time I can see that I made<br />
difference with a student that<br />
moment becomes memorable. A<br />
hug at the end of the year from a<br />
student who couldn’t look at me<br />
at the beginning of the year or<br />
watching a student graduate who<br />
didn’t believe in themselves but I<br />
knew they could do it, and so<br />
many more!”<br />
5. What is one piece of advice you<br />
would like to offer students?<br />
“SROs are here for you. We want<br />
to make sure you are safe and<br />
happy at school! Please don’t be<br />
afraid to reach out to us if needed<br />
and really don’t be afraid to say<br />
hello to your SRO! We love what<br />
we do and want to make sure you<br />
have a great school year.”<br />
STEVE NELSON,<br />
POLICE SERGEANT/<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE<br />
OFFICER<br />
1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />
“As the SRO supervisor, I work<br />
with all the public schools in<br />
Greenwood Village. I am also a<br />
liaison with the staff of several<br />
private schools on safety and<br />
events.”<br />
2. Why did you choose to be a<br />
School Resource Officer (SRO)?<br />
“I just naturally gravitated towards<br />
it. It is the style of policing and<br />
community engagement I believe<br />
in. In a way, it kind of chose me.”<br />
3. What is your favorite thing<br />
about being an SRO?<br />
“My favorite part of being an<br />
SRO is the relationships you<br />
establish with students, staff, and<br />
parents over the years. As an SRO<br />
you are part of a close community<br />
working for common goals. It can<br />
be very challenging and<br />
rewarding.”<br />
continued on page 13<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 11
GOVERNMENT<br />
OUR NATURAL environment<br />
BOBCATS IN<br />
GREENWOOD<br />
VILLAGE<br />
Greenwood Village Animal Control<br />
has seen a slight uptick in the number<br />
of bobcat sightings in recent months.<br />
Bobcats are not considered a threat to<br />
humans and rarely attack people.<br />
Bobcats can be found in many places<br />
throughout Colorado and are most<br />
abundant in areas with brush and<br />
woodland habitats. They are secretive<br />
and shy animals that are reclusive and<br />
tend to avoid open areas like prairies<br />
and tundra. Bobcats are generally 2-<br />
1/2 to 3 feet long with a short<br />
“bobbed” tail that is only 4-6 inches in<br />
length, and they typically weigh 15-<br />
35 pounds. They also have tufted ears.<br />
Their primary diet consists of rabbits,<br />
but they will also eat rodents and birds<br />
if rabbits are scarce. If given the<br />
opportunity, they may also eat<br />
squirrels, chickens, small fawns, and<br />
free-roaming cats or small dogs that<br />
are left unattended outdoors.<br />
They may be attracted to your yard if<br />
you have small animals such as<br />
rabbits, rodents, or birds, have sources<br />
of water (such as pools, birdbaths,<br />
fountains, pet water dishes, etc.), and<br />
have adequate shelter areas that<br />
would make a good den, including<br />
thick brush, planters, spaces under<br />
decks and patios, rubbish piles, sheds,<br />
etc.). Bird feeders may attract bobcats<br />
as well if the bird seed falls to the<br />
ground attracting other small animals.<br />
It is important to discourage bobcats<br />
from becoming comfortable in your<br />
yard.<br />
WHAT SHOULD I DO<br />
IF I SEE A BOBCAT<br />
IN MY YARD?<br />
Like you would if you are approached<br />
by a coyote, it is important to haze a<br />
bobcat so that you make it<br />
uncomfortable, so it chooses to leave<br />
the area.<br />
• Make noise, yell, shout, use an air<br />
horn, bang pot lids together — be<br />
big and loud!<br />
• Spray it with a garden hose.<br />
• Clear away excess vegetation to<br />
remove secluded hiding spots.<br />
• Remove food attractants from your<br />
property, including pet food or<br />
water dishes; pick up any fallen<br />
fruit from fruit trees and bushes.<br />
• Bird feeders tend to spill bird seed<br />
on the ground which attracts<br />
rodents, rabbits, and squirrels,<br />
which then may attract bobcats.<br />
Consider removing birdfeeders.<br />
HOW CAN I<br />
PROTECT MY PETS?<br />
Here are a few tips to follow when it<br />
comes to keeping small pets safe from<br />
bobcats and other predatory animals,<br />
such as coyotes:<br />
• Thoroughly inspect your outdoor<br />
space to spot potentially dangerous<br />
animals before letting your pet out.<br />
• Accompany your pet while they are<br />
outside.<br />
• Keep your yard clear of hiding<br />
spots where bobcats can hide.<br />
• Don’t let your cats roam free<br />
outdoors.<br />
• Never allow your pets to “play”<br />
with wildlife.<br />
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GOVERNMENT<br />
• Always walk with your dog on a leash.<br />
• If you spot a bobcat, haze it by yelling and<br />
making a loud noise, such as using an air horn.<br />
WHEN SHOULD I CALL<br />
ANIMAL CONTROL?<br />
Call the Greenwood Village Police Department to<br />
report bobcat sightings at 303-773-2525. Do your<br />
best to haze the bobcat by making a loud noise<br />
like using an air horn and spraying it with a<br />
garden hose, attempting to make it uncomfortable<br />
so it chooses to leave. In the rare instance you<br />
encounter a hyper or aggressive bobcat or have<br />
TIP! INSTALLING MOTION-SENSOR<br />
LIGHTS ON YOUR HOUSE WILL HELP<br />
KEEP MOST PREDATORS AWAY<br />
FROM YOUR PROPERTY AND IS A<br />
PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE WILDLIFE<br />
CONTROL METHOD WITH THE<br />
NATURALLY SHY BOBCATS.<br />
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />
continued from page 11<br />
4. What is your<br />
most memorable<br />
moment as an<br />
SRO?<br />
“I always enjoy<br />
when I run into<br />
former students,<br />
who recognize me<br />
from a positive<br />
school encounter<br />
or event. It is<br />
great to know you<br />
had an impact on<br />
them and that<br />
they remember<br />
you for that.”<br />
5. What is one piece<br />
of advice you<br />
would like to<br />
offer students?<br />
“School Resource Officers are in the schools as a resource for them.<br />
Our goal is to keep them safe and be a positive part of their<br />
community. Please know we are approachable and always available to<br />
help.” <strong>GV</strong><br />
been bitten, call 9-1-1 immediately. <strong>GV</strong> SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 13
BUSINESS<br />
BUSINESS<br />
spotlight<br />
Throughout time, people have searched<br />
for holistic methods to rejuvenate the<br />
body and mind and to relieve themselves<br />
from ailments such as stress and pain.<br />
The newest wellness studio in the Village,<br />
Serasana, is committed to helping you<br />
find a successful approach to your specific<br />
healing journey. CEO and Founder of the<br />
national company, Patti McCormick,<br />
states it best, “Our mission is to build a<br />
community of hope and healing. Be<br />
transported to a beautiful sanctuary<br />
SERASANA<br />
8181 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B<br />
303-228-0081 • www.serasana.com<br />
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-7 p.m.<br />
where your intentions to realize better<br />
health for body, mind and spirit are fully<br />
supported.”<br />
Kyra and Chris Hooper are the new<br />
owners of the second Serasana location<br />
in Colorado. They opened their first-class<br />
wellness studio on June 29th and are<br />
excited to share their compassionate<br />
care with the Village community and<br />
surrounding areas. Chris enjoys his<br />
profession as a physical education<br />
teacher for kindergarten through 5th<br />
grade. Kyra has an extensive<br />
work history in the outdoor<br />
retail industry. Due to the fastpaced<br />
nature of that type of<br />
work environment, she often felt<br />
overwhelming stress and anxiety<br />
and needed an outlet to release<br />
those feelings.<br />
With professionalism and<br />
compassion, the team at<br />
Serasana purposefully blend the<br />
following services to accomplish<br />
the greatest rewards:<br />
acupuncture, yoga, massage, and<br />
healing teas & remedies. At no<br />
additional cost, their services<br />
may include body cupping,<br />
aromatherapy, and hot stones.<br />
They have several different yoga<br />
offerings to meet their client’s<br />
needs anywhere along their<br />
healing journey. Those include<br />
Gentle, Restorative, Vinyasa,<br />
Yin, and Hatha classes. Clients<br />
also receive a complimentary tea<br />
after their 50- or 80-minute<br />
service.<br />
Their team includes highly<br />
certified Massage Therapists,<br />
Acupuncturists, Yoga Instructors<br />
and Spa Associates who have<br />
confidence in and support the<br />
modalities that they offer their<br />
customers. Serasana offers a wide<br />
variety of pre-paid wellness<br />
packages in addition to<br />
memberships for massage,<br />
acupuncture, and specialty<br />
services. They want yoga to<br />
appeal to everyone and, thus,<br />
offer a wide range of classes for<br />
all levels with introductory rates,<br />
monthly unlimited plans as well<br />
as packages paid in advance.<br />
continued on page 15<br />
PG. 14 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
BUSINESS<br />
NEW <strong>GV</strong><br />
businesses<br />
COFFEE SHOP<br />
Starbucks Coffee #65149<br />
7999 East Arapahoe Road<br />
DENTIST<br />
Lissa Alconcel DDS PLLC<br />
8490 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 370<br />
303-740-9353<br />
FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
Colorado Wealth Solutions LLC<br />
5350 South Roslyn Street, Suite 360<br />
720-446-5595<br />
Wealth Builders Investments<br />
5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 130 B<br />
972-719-2557<br />
HEALTH AND WELLNESS/<br />
MASSAGE THERAPY<br />
Asian Massage<br />
6535 South Dayton Street, #2850<br />
720-542-8190<br />
Fertile Ground Wellness Center<br />
7355 East Orchard Road, Suite 350<br />
303-248-3481<br />
Serasana<br />
8181 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B<br />
303-228-0081<br />
INDOOR FITNESS CENTER/<br />
BASKETBALL<br />
Pickup USA Fitness Greenwood Village<br />
7969 East Arapahoe Road, Unit A<br />
720-456-7115<br />
INSURANCE AGENCY<br />
State Farm Beth Bales<br />
6635 South Dayton Street, Unit 320<br />
303-993-2727<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
Nora Stewart Interiors<br />
4950 South Yosemite Street, Suite F2-508<br />
720-272-2283<br />
IT CONSULTING SERVICES<br />
SDVS Technologies LLC<br />
6399 South Fiddlers Green Circle<br />
508-816-3040<br />
LEGAL SERVICES<br />
Robinson Bailey PC<br />
7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 101<br />
303-442-60036<br />
NON-PROFIT MARKETING<br />
Mission By Design Inc.<br />
6160 South Syracuse Way, Suite 220<br />
619-636-4200<br />
OUTPATIENT INFUSION<br />
MEDICAL FACILITY<br />
Infusion For Health<br />
8200 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 505<br />
657-279-1911<br />
RESIDENTIAL LEASING SERVICES<br />
American Homes 4 Rent LP<br />
5990 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 130<br />
310-494-2244<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
Champagne And Charcuterie<br />
6575 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />
720-278-8766<br />
business spotlight<br />
continued from page 14<br />
This location includes a tea bar that serves organic loose-leaf<br />
tea and specialty beverages made in-house as well as a variety<br />
of retail products available to continue your rejuvenation at<br />
home. Serasana has several high-quality, loose-leaf teas<br />
sourced from exotic locations around the world, specialty tea<br />
drinks such as Chai, and two rotating flavors of kombucha<br />
on tap every day. Retail products such as Chinese herbs,<br />
aromatherapy supplies, and tea accoutrements are available to<br />
support the services they offer and assist with your at-home<br />
wellness.<br />
Serasana is open for business Monday through Thursday<br />
9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.,<br />
and Sunday 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. They are located at<br />
8181 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B in the Arapahoe<br />
Entertainment District located off East Arapahoe Road at<br />
Greenwood Plaza Boulevard. Visit their <strong>web</strong>site at<br />
www.serasana.com for more information about their<br />
wonderful wellness studio. They may also be reached by<br />
telephone at 303-228-0081. Please contact them via their<br />
<strong>web</strong>site, mobile app, or telephone to schedule a wellness<br />
appointment.<br />
“Serasana feels very fortunate to be located in the Village<br />
with all of the new restaurants and entertainment<br />
destinations in the community,” states Kyra. The Serasana<br />
team is looking forward to welcoming you to their peaceful<br />
wellness studio and assisting you to reduce stress and<br />
improve your overall health, thus, enhancing your quality of<br />
life. If you are looking for serenity and comfort alongside<br />
exceptional wellness professionals, your journey to better<br />
health is awaiting you at Serasana! <strong>GV</strong><br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 15
GENERAL INTEREST<br />
RECREATION programming<br />
For more information<br />
call the Parks, Trails, and<br />
Recreation Department<br />
at 303-486-5773.<br />
ADULT SPORTS<br />
ADULT 3 VS 3<br />
BASKETBALL REC.<br />
TOURNAMENT<br />
Day: Tuesday, October 25<br />
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />
Age: 30 and older<br />
Fee: $40/team<br />
Limit: 8 teams of 5 players<br />
Location: Campus Middle School,<br />
4785 South Dayton Street<br />
YOUTH SPORTS<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
PEE WEE SOCCER<br />
Day: Wednesdays,<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 7, 14, 21, 28<br />
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />
Age: 4 to 6 years old<br />
Fee: $40<br />
Limit: 20 players<br />
Location: Silo Park, 9300 East<br />
Orchard Road<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
PEE WEE AND YOUTH<br />
FLAG FOOTBALL<br />
Day: Thursdays,<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 8, 15, 22, 29<br />
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />
Age: 4 to 6 years old, 6 to 8 years old<br />
Fee: $40<br />
Limit: 20 players per age group<br />
Location: Silo Park, 9300 East<br />
Orchard Road<br />
BOYS & GIRLS PEE WEE<br />
INTRO TO SPORTS<br />
Day: Mondays, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 12, 19, 26,<br />
October 3, 10<br />
Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.<br />
Age: 4 to 5 years old<br />
Fee: $50<br />
Limit: 20 players<br />
Location: Belleview Elementary, 4851<br />
South Dayton Street<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
YOUTH BASKETBALL<br />
Day: Tuesdays, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 13, 20, 27<br />
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />
Age: 6 to 9 years old<br />
Fee: $30<br />
Limit: 20 players<br />
Location: Tommy Davis Park, 9200<br />
East Orchard Road<br />
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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
RECREATION programming<br />
For more information<br />
call the Parks, Trails, and<br />
Recreation Department<br />
at 303-486-5773.<br />
BOYS & GIRLS YOUTH<br />
NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING<br />
Day: Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 13<br />
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />
Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />
Fee: $15<br />
Limit: 40 players<br />
Location: Campus Middle School, 4785 South Dayton Street<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
YOUTH DODGEBALL<br />
Day: Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 20<br />
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />
Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />
Fee: $15<br />
Limit: 40 players<br />
Location: Campus Middle School,<br />
4785 South Dayton Street<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
YOUTH NERF CHAOS<br />
Day: Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 27<br />
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />
Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />
Fee: $15<br />
Limit: 40 players<br />
Location: Campus Middle School,<br />
4785 South Dayton Street<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
YOUTH ARCHERY<br />
Day: Tuesday and Thursday,<br />
October 11 and 13<br />
Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />
Age: 7 to 12 years old<br />
Fee: $20<br />
Limit: 12 players<br />
Location: Carson Park,<br />
6060 South Quebec Street<br />
FALL BREAK SPORTS<br />
Day: Monday through Thursday,<br />
October 17, 18, 19 and 20<br />
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />
Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />
Fee: $1 Drop-in<br />
Limit: 40 players<br />
Location: Silo Park, 9300 East<br />
Orchard Road<br />
BOYS & GIRLS<br />
INDOOR PEE WEE BASKETBALL<br />
Day: Mondays, October 24, November 7, 14<br />
Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.<br />
Age: 4 to 5 years old<br />
Fee: $30<br />
Limit: 20 players<br />
Location: Belleview Elementary, 4851 South Dayton Street<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 17
ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
<strong>2022</strong> MOBILE<br />
CONCERT SERIES<br />
The Greenwood Village Arts and<br />
Humanities Council in partnership with<br />
the Science and Cultural Facilities<br />
District was excited to be able to offer<br />
the Mobile Concert Series for the<br />
second year. Each week residents<br />
enjoyed a different band and type of<br />
music along with feasting on the<br />
wonderful food truck offerings at four<br />
different parks.<br />
The concerts kicked off on August 4 in<br />
Silo Park with the Skylark Jazz Quintet<br />
with a great crowd. The following weeks<br />
included Elle Michelle and the Bluegrass<br />
Boys at Village Greens, Michael<br />
Friedman Band at Westlands Park, and<br />
the series wrapped up on Thursday,<br />
August 25 at the Curtis Center for the<br />
Arts with the Goonies.<br />
We can’t wait to see you next year!<br />
Check future <strong>Newsletter</strong>s for more<br />
information. <strong>GV</strong><br />
PG. 18 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 19
ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
ART<br />
programs<br />
COLLAGE WORKSHOP<br />
When: Saturday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 24<br />
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $75 — All supplies provided<br />
Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />
MORE EXPRESSIVE<br />
ART FOR FUN!<br />
When: Sunday, October 2<br />
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $50<br />
Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />
Register online at<br />
greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />
For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779.<br />
ART CLASSES AT THE CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />
Greenwood Village’s cultural arts center offers a variety of art classes for preschoolers, children, teens and adults. Classes are<br />
instructed by professional artists and educators who strive to provide the best art educational experience for all artistic levels. If<br />
you cannot make a class during the week, join us in the evenings or on the weekends.<br />
For a full list of classes and to register go to www.greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />
For questions or more information about art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779.<br />
ADULT ART CLASSES — Ages 16 and older with a 10% senior discount<br />
OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING<br />
When: Tuesdays, October 4<br />
through October 25<br />
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />
ABSTRACT<br />
COLORADO<br />
SKETCHING<br />
FOR<br />
BEGINNERS<br />
When: Tuesdays,<br />
October 4<br />
through<br />
October 25<br />
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80 —<br />
All supplies<br />
provided<br />
Instructor:<br />
Christian Dore<br />
ABSTRACT COLORADO<br />
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING<br />
When: Wednesdays, October 5<br />
through October 26<br />
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Christian Dore<br />
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EXPLORE THE VERSATILITY<br />
OF ACRYLICS<br />
When: Tuesdays, October 4<br />
through October 25<br />
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Christa MacFarlane
ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
BEGINNING AND<br />
INTERMEDIATE<br />
OIL PAINTING<br />
When: Wednesdays, October 5<br />
through October 26<br />
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Jen Starling<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
TO DRAWING<br />
When: Wednesdays, October 5<br />
through October 26<br />
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Cliff Austin<br />
FUNDAMENTALS<br />
OF WATERCOLOR<br />
When: Thursdays, October 6<br />
through October 27<br />
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Rick Brogan<br />
ALTERED BOOKS<br />
When: Thursdays, October 6<br />
through October 27<br />
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $80<br />
Instructor: Maggie Stewart<br />
WATERCOLOR STUDIO<br />
When: Fridays, October 7<br />
through November 4<br />
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $100<br />
Instructor: Rick Brogan<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
TO<br />
ALCOHOL<br />
INKS<br />
When: Saturday,<br />
October 8<br />
Time: 10 a.m.<br />
to 2 p.m.<br />
Fee: $100<br />
— All supplies<br />
provided<br />
Instructor:<br />
Candace French<br />
EXPERIMENT AND<br />
EXPAND WITH<br />
ENCAUSTICS<br />
When: Saturday, October 15<br />
and Sunday, October 16<br />
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $200 — All supplies provided<br />
Instructor: Victoria Eubanks<br />
BATIK<br />
BANNERS<br />
When:<br />
Saturday,<br />
October 22<br />
Time: 9 a.m.<br />
to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $100<br />
— All<br />
supplies<br />
provided<br />
Instructor:<br />
Maggie<br />
Stewart<br />
CERAMICS<br />
When: Mondays, October 31<br />
through December 12<br />
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Fee: $170 —<br />
All supplies provided<br />
Instructor: Maggie Stewart<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 21
ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
ART programs<br />
YOUTH ART CLASSES<br />
Register online at<br />
greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />
Curtis Center for the Arts | 2349 East Orchard Road | Greenwood Village, CO 80121 | 303-797-1779<br />
PEE WEE ART<br />
When: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 14 — Zig Zag Painting<br />
October 12 — Pumpkin Magic<br />
November 16 — Festive Turkey<br />
December 14 — Whimsical Tree<br />
Fee: $25 for each program — All supplies provided<br />
Age Requirement: 3 to 6 years old with caregiver<br />
Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />
AFTER SCHOOL ART STUDIO<br />
When: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 20 — This Little Piggy — Ages 6 to 12<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 27 — Aspen Trees — Ages 8 to 14<br />
Fee: $25 for each class — All supplies provided<br />
Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />
SPOOKTACULAR ART<br />
When: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />
October 4 — Origami Ceramic Skulls<br />
— Ages 6 to 12<br />
October 11 — Upside Down Witch<br />
— Ages 8 to 14<br />
October 18 — Pumpkin Prints<br />
— Ages 8 to 14<br />
October 25 — Happy Haunting<br />
— Ages 6 to 12<br />
Fee: $25 for each program<br />
— All supplies provided<br />
Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />
PG. 22 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>
ARTS AND RECREATION<br />
WATERCOLOR<br />
LANDSCAPES +<br />
ABSTRACTS<br />
FOR KIDS<br />
When: Thursdays, October 6<br />
through October 27<br />
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />
Fee: $50 —<br />
All supplies provided<br />
Age Requirement:<br />
6 to 12 years old<br />
Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />
OBSERVATIONAL<br />
DRAWING FOR KIDS<br />
When: Fridays, October 7<br />
through October 28<br />
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.<br />
Fee: $45<br />
Age Requirement:<br />
9 to 14 years old<br />
Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />
SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 23
6060 South Quebec Street<br />
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591<br />
PRSRT STD<br />
US POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
ENGLEWOOD, CO<br />
PERMIT #799<br />
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 • 303-797-1779<br />
PG. 24 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>