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Labor Day For Families
The first Monday of September is Labor Day. Labor Day grew out of "Labor's Holiday," during the Victorian era. During the 1800's there were organized marches of working men and women to protest intolerable working conditions in America. At that time in America men, women and children worked long ...
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Arvada composer debuts New Era of Jazz
Asia Fajardo-Wright Homegrown Denver Talent New Generation of Jazz Composers Someplace in between Post-bop, Latin jazz, free jazz and the continuation of the Denver Chicano Movement from the 60's is Denver Native Asia Fajardo-Wright. 26-year-old Latina composer/saxophonist and Aztec dance...
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Celebrate Constitution Week!
Celebrate Constitution Week September 17-23, 2010 The Doctor Susan Anderson Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Arvada, Colorado will participate in the national celebration of Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, 2010. The weeklong commemoration of America'...
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Back to school organization for families
One day at a time, one hour at a time one minute at a time help your child see the importance of organization. As a teacher and parent, I know that teaching kids to be organized can a frustrating experience that seems like it lasts from sun up to sun down. Raising children to be organized adul...
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Arvada Police Officers on Administrative Leave
Two Arvada police officers are currently on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an on-going internal investigation reviewing allegations of inappropriate conduct by members of the department. One focus of the investigation is an allegation that an officer struck a suspect in Janua...
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Honoring Labor Day
On Labor Day, remember that working Americans are the people who keep this nation running. It's a tough time-we've watched as small businesses fold and families struggle to make ends meet, as the greed of Wall Street and corporations destroy our jobs or ship them overseas. But we believe we can...
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BESTSELLING AUTHOR DENNIS LEHANE TO SPEAK AT FREE LIBRARY PROGRAM
(Lakewood, Colo. - Sept. 2, 2010) Jefferson County Public Library announced today that Dennis Lehane will be the featured author at its seventh annual InSight & InPerson Distinguished Author Series. Lehane is the critically acclaimed author of numerous novels, including Mystic River...
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Get a ?Taste? of What the Metro North Region Has to Offer
The Metro North Chamber of Commerce will roll out its red carpet to showcase the region's best restaurants and entertainment opportunities through its tenth annual 'Taste of The Chamber' event on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Denver Merchandise Mart - Expo Hall loca...
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church (3990 W. 74th Ave, Westminster) begins its fall schedule on Sunday, September 12, with church school for all ages at 9:15am and Worship at 10:30 am. The 9:15am adult study, led by Pastor Jack Cabaness, will explore selected parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Lu...
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Golf for a Good Cause
The 2010 W. Michael Northey Memorial Golf tournament was held in August and raised $6,000 to fund scholarships for college students looking to pursue a career in policing. The following sponsors supported the event where more than 100 golfers took part in the fundraiser: Bellco Credit Union...
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Mixed signals on bedbug infestations
Although the pest- control company Terminix recently rated the Denver metro area the sixth-worst bedbug-infested city in the United States, Jefferson County Public Health is reporting only a slight increase in complaints. Environmental specialist David Volkel said, however, the county's experi...
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New Jeffco AD Thyfault unfazed by budget challenges
Jim Thyfault is a firm believer that school athletics and activities make for a better high school experience. As the new athletic and activities director for Jefferson County Public Schools, that's a message he plans to deliver. "I want to see more kids participate rather than see them get ...
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Business Focus: The Original Cigar Store, Westminster
Profile Business: The Original Cigar Store Address: 8715 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Founded: 1997 Contact: For more information, call 303-430-7446 or go to www.originalcigarstore.com. Employees: 3 Interview with ...
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Libraries to close Mondays
Budget cut of $1.5M forces move that will include layoffs Jefferson County Public Library will be forced to close facilities one day a week, lay off employees and make other budgetary adjustments to try to save $1.5 million in 2011. With an equal cut looming for 2012, relief will not come soon...
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Dewey Rediscovered ? The 200s: Religion and Other Taboo Topics
By Joyce Deming, Information Services Librarian, Golden Library A reader e-mailed recently to remind me that back in November of 2009, I promised to write columns about each of the 10 Dewey Decimal categories. I wrote two columns, then stopped at the 200s - the category reserved for religi...
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GIANT YARD SALE SUPPORTS SENIORS SEPT. 18 AT WATER WORLD
If your overstuffed and need to sell your stuff to those who are still understuffed, CALL TODAY. Or if you just love to shop yard and craft sales, boy do we have STUFF for you. Either way join The Senior Hub RSVP Department at its 6th Annual North Area Yard and Crafts Sale in the parking lot...
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Back to School/Back to Frantic? Here?s help in the kitchen... Six Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods
For most parents, finding ways to encourage their picky eaters to try and enjoy new foods is a top priority. In fact, a recent survey showed more than 68 percent of registered dietitians who counsel new parents frequently receive questions about getting finicky eaters to eat at mealtime. And now...
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Around the House: Backflow Prevention
Homes are meant to keep our families safe, but unfortunately many things in our homes can malfunction make us sick or cause more serious harm. The water you use to bathe, drink and clean with can become contaminated by backflow in your water lines and make you and your family sick. Backflow is ...
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In a Rut? Get in a Square!
Tired of being a couch potato? Think you should be doing something, but not sure what? Well, I have a suggestion: get up and dance! You have two left feet, you say? You can't keep a beat? Not to worry! We can have you moving and grooving in time to the music, in a very short time! Fou...
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Fall Is a Great Time to Think About Spring Planting
Choosing the right tree to plant can be frustrating. Although you wouldn't normally think of fall as a good time to ponder tree choices, it can be a very informative opportunity to help you decide what tree is right for you. Don't be tempted to choose a tree that is popular with a friend or...
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Make DEFENSIVE Driving Skills Your Newest Fashion Statement
Mom's and Teen's High heels not only give women an edge in fashion, self-defense, and tightrope polo, they also provide an excellent foot fulcrum when liberally applied to the accelerator of a '69 Dodge Charger. Learn to pump your pump properly with a Wheels in Heels driving clinic on Se...
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Applewood ?Giveaway? funds Boy Scout computers
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric ( www.ApplewoodFixIt.com ) is supporting t he Boy Scouts of America Denver Area Council field office as this month's recipient of Applewood's $1,000 "Caring Community Giveaway." "As the owner of a business that prides itself on integri...
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Arvada Musicians & Children?s Entertainer to Appear at A Taste of Colorado
Local performers from Arvada are set to entertain at the 27th annual A Taste of Colorado. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival takes place Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, in Downtown Denver's Civic Center Park. Dance and funk band Bop Skizzum ...
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Building Math interest with money
One of the easiest ways to get your children interested in math this school year is to use money. Few children need to be pushed or prodded to learn about money. A change jar in your kitchen is a constantly growing way to teach your children how to count and save money. Your family could cou...
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Wanted: Used Crutches, Canes, Wheelchairs and Walkers 4 Africa!!!
Wanted: Used Crutches, Canes, Wheelchairs and Walkers! October Crutches4Africa Drive!! Arvada Fire and Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club are partnering with Crutches 4 Africa to provide used crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs to Africans lacking mobility. Unfortunat...
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