June 2012 Greenwood Village Newsletter

SPECIAL EVENTS REINSTATED IN BUDGET TO PROMOTE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

After being eliminated from the budget a fewyears ago due to the economic downturn, I amhappy to report the City Council agreed to addback in this year’s budget more of our signatureevents that make Greenwood Village a specialplace to live. Mark your calendar for Fallfest onOctober 13 and the Mayor’s Holiday Lightingon November 30. The Fishing Derby was addedback in this year’s budget and held in April.These events provide a gathering place thatallows residents the opportunity to connect withneighbors, develop a sense of civic pride, andshare in the spirit of our community. Pleasewatch for more information on these and otherspecial events in the Newsletter, GVTV 8, theWeb, and on our Facebook page.

9-1-1 CALLS AND YOUR CELLPHONE AND LANDLINES Every month, the Greenwood Village 9-1-1 Center receives1,000 9-1-1 calls. On average, 17 percent of these calls aregenerated by people who hang up the phone before a 9-1-1technician can answer. Nearly 60 percent of the hang-ups arefrom cell phones, while 40 percent are from landlines (alandline telephone is a device with a physical line to atelecommunications network). For every 9-1-1 hang up our9-1-1 technicians receive, they ensure every telephonenumber is called back. If the 9-1-1 call comes from a landlineand they are unsuccessful in reaching the caller, a police

officer is dispatched to the address. If the call is received froma cell phone, the 9-1-1 technicians call back until someoneanswers. Once an officer responds to an address or the 9-1-1technicians make contact, most of the 9-1-1 hang-up calls arefound to have been inadvertently placed. In the interim, a lotof time has been spent by our Police Department on theseaccidental calls which take critical time away from officersand the 9-1-1 Center responding to bonafide 9-1-1 calls.

To help the Police Department reduce the number of hang-up 9-1-1 calls, please guard your cell phone carefully andkeep it away from children. Many phones have a lock featurewhere your phone cannot be dialed unless you unlock it. Alsoif you are calling from a business in the Village, ask if youneed to dial 9 to get an outside line before placing a call.Many accidental 9-1-1 calls come from businesses in theVillage.

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Greenwood Village Day is one of those signature events thatpromote a sense of a Village pride.

Have some ideas or suggestions to share about living orworking in Greenwood Village? Walk and talk with Mayor RonRakowsky at Westlands Park, 5701 South Quebec Street, onFriday, June 15 and at Tommy Davis Park, Swim Club Lot,9200 East Orchard Road on Mondays, June 11 and 25 from7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (weather permitting). Registration is notrequired. For more information, please call the Mayor’s Officeat 303-486-5745. Check for updates of the monthly schedulefor Ramble with Ron at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

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The Greenwood Village 9-1-1 Center.

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GREENWOOD VILLAGEPARTNERS WITH DENVERSOUTH ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP One of our goals at Greenwood Village is to maintain aquality business environment. We want to retain our existingbusinesses, as well as attract new businesses to ourcommunity. We continue to see positive shifts in our businesscommunity with new retail stores and restaurants, businessexpansions, and corporate relocations which are excellentindicators that our local economy is improving.

The strength of our local economy is primarily due to theperformance of our business community. The taxes collectedby our businesses fund the quality services we provide toresidents. Services like police protection, street maintenanceand road construction, snow and ice control, trash removaland large item pickup, recreation reimbursement program,

continued on page 4The Village Center is a prime location for many corporaterelocations.

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continued from page 3and recreation and arts programs, are supported through the collection of taxes. We realize theinvestment the business community makes to our overallquality of life, and know that we must continue to worktogether so that our businesses are successful and our localcommunity continues to prosper.

In an effort to keep Greenwood Village a competitivecommunity in the marketplace, we continue to partner withorganizations such as the Denver South EconomicDevelopment Partnership (DSEDP). Denver South EDP’smission is to grow business wealth in the Denver southregion, by retaining existing companies, attracting newcompanies, and building a world-class business environment.Denver South EDP has been successful in helping the Villagefacilitate discussions with site selectors and leadingcorporations resulting in corporate relocations to the Village.Overall, Denver South EDP has assisted in 12 major businessannouncements in the last 16 months to the south Denverarea, creating more than 3,200 jobs.

Since 2011, in Greenwood Village, Denver South EDP hasassisted the Village with the relocation of MicroData,RingCentral, 24/7 In Touch, National Bank Holdings Corp.and Project Beacon (the company name has not beendisclosed yet). These relocations will add nearly 500+ jobs toour local economy. Denver South EDP has also accompaniedme on corporate visits to Red Robin, Newmont Mining, FirstData, MicroData and Merrick and Company. Our corporatevisitation efforts allow us to gather accurate informationabout the views and needs of existing businesses and identifyproblems local businesses face, offering assistance asappropriate and connecting businesses with the resourcesthey need to grow and thrive.

GREENWOOD VILLAGEWELCOMES NATIONAL BANKHOLDINGS CORP. Welcome to National Bank Holdings Corp. on their move toGreenwood Village from Boston. We are excited that theircorporate headquarters will have offices in GreenwoodVillage which speaks to their regard for our high qualitybusiness environment the Village offers. National BankHoldings Corp. recently acquired a pair of Colorado Banksand is planning on adding more community banks to itsportfolio.

I am confident there are other great stories about ourbusinesses, small and large, that have made similar businessdecisions to relocate to or stay in Greenwood Village. Weappreciate their commitment to locate in the Village, and wewish them the best in their business endeavors. If there isanything we can do to help your business, please let us knowby calling the City Manager’s Office at 303-486-5745.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGTAKE BACK DAY RECORD COLLECTION In April, the Greenwood Village Police Departmentparticipated in National Drug Take Back Day. Over 300pounds of unused and expired prescription medications werecollected. In the State of Colorado 96 agencies participated inthe event and collected 17,600 pounds of unused and expiredprescription medication. This event addresses a vital publicsafety, health and environment issue in that medicines thatlanguish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion,misuse, and abuse. According to the 2010 National Surveyon Drug Use and Health Studies, a majority of abusedprescription drugs are obtained from family and friends,including from the home medicine cabinet. If you did notget the opportunity to drop off your unused prescriptionmedications, please call the Police Department at 303-773-2525 for directions on how to dispose of thembefore the next roundup day. GGVV

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In April, the Greenwood Village Police Department collectedover 300 pounds of unused prescription medications.

NO TRASH SERVICE

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july2012Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM for more informationInformation is subject to change

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SIGN UP FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENTYOUTH ACADEMYMONDAY, JUNE 25-FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012The Greenwood Village PoliceDepartment will host its annualSummer Youth Academy for studentsbetween 14 and 18 years of age. Thepurpose of the Summer YouthAcademy is to provide a variety ofpresentations on the operations of theGreenwood Village Police Departmentand to share experiences with theyouth of the community. The YouthAcademy will give young people abetter understanding of policeoperations in their communitythrough active participation,communication, and cooperation. TheGreenwood Village Police Officersconducting the sessions share theunique opportunity to interact withyouth and hear their perception ofhow the Police Department is servingtheir needs.

There is no cost to attend. Residencyis not required. Enrollment numbersare limited.

The Youth Academy will cover a widerange of law enforcement topicsincluding but not limited to:• Police Communications• Patrol Procedures• Traffic & D.U.I. Enforcement• Traffic Accident Investigation• Criminal Investigations / Crime

Lab• Conflict Resolution• Witness/Observation Skills• Safe Driving Skills• Use of Force Issues

The Youth Academy consists of fivesessions beginning Monday, June 25,2012. The sessions will be held each

day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at CityHall in the Community Room. Somesessions will be held away from CityHall. Transportation to these locationswill be provided by the PoliceDepartment. Parents must arrange fortransportation of their child to andfrom City Hall each day. The finalsession will be a luncheon forparticipants on Friday, June 29, 2012.Each attendee who completes theYouth Academy will receive acertificate of attendance.

Participants must commit to attendingall sessions offered in order to benefit

from the Youth Academy program.Parents must complete and submit awaiver of liability and consent toparticipate forms prior to a student beingallowed to attend.

Applications to attend are available atGreenwood Village City Hall, 6060South Quebec Street, GreenwoodVillage, CO 80111, or online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. For moreinformation, please call the VillageSchool Resource Officers, at 303-486-8209, or email [email protected]. GGVV

The Youth Academy gives young people an inside look at Police operations.

FACEBOOK POSTING LEADS GVPD TO CATCH PURSE SNATCHER

Social media is becoming a great source for the Greenwood Village Police Departmentto prevent crime and catch criminals. Earlier this year, a suspect was visiting businessesin the Village and stealing purses. Once the suspect’s photo was captured by securitycameras, Village staff posted the photo on Facebook. Within minutes, the PoliceDepartment was contacted by many Facebook users with information which led to thesuspect’s arrest. Citizens are encouraged to follow the City of Greenwood on Facebook.

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GET SOCIAL WITH GREENWOOD VILLAGE • Get breaking news about Greenwood

Village • Learn about upcoming events• Ask questions • Hear about crime alerts and tips• Help the GVPD catch criminals• Watch current and past videos• Keep up with the status of

neighborhood projects

“Follow” City of Greenwood Village on

Watch The Greenwood Village Channel on

For more information, please call MelissaGallegos, Public Information Officer, at303-486-5749 [email protected]. GGVV

PROGRAMS IN JUNEThe Mayor’s Show — Getting Around Greenwood Village The Mayor’s Show takes a look at how agroup of people are using alternativemethods of transportation to travel toand from their destinations inGreenwood Village. These methods forgetting around can save time, money,and help improve the environment. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!®

can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Learn about emergency services andinformation on fire prevention providedby South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Air Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Metro VoicesProduced by the Greater MetroTelecommunications Consortium(GMTC), the program focuses onregional issues. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Jazz Cardio Strength StretchA powerfully fun and effective workoutthat will lift your spirits, strengthen yourheart, muscles, and core. You’ll get ahealthy dose of cardio, strength andstretch moves and finish up feelingenergized for the start and end of yourday.Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Do you have a comment aboutprogramming on GVTV Channel 8?Please call Melissa Gallegos, Public Information Officer, at 303-486-5749. GGVV

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GVTVchannel 8AVAILABLE ON COMCASTCABLE IN GREENWOODVILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 ISAVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,SEVEN DAYS A WEEK,PROVIDING INFORMATIONAND PROGRAMMINGREGARDING ISSUES ANDEVENTS IN THE VILLAGE ANDTHE DENVER REGION. FOR ALIST OF PROGRAMS AIRINGON CHANNEL 8, PLEASEREFER TO THIS SCHEDULE OR VISITWWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM FOR ACOMPLETE LISTING ANDDESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS.


PTR COMMISSION VACANCIES IN DISTRICT 1 AND 2 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT INTEREST JUNE 18

The Greenwood Village City Council is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Parks,Trails, and Recreation Commission in District 1 and 2.

Park, Trails, and Recreation CommissionThe Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission reviews park and trail acquisitionand development plans, recreation policies and other duties and functions as maybe designated by City Council. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission ismade up of eight members each serving three-year terms. The Parks, Trails, andRecreation Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every monthat 7 p.m. at City Hall.

If you are a resident of District 1 or 2 and are interested in serving on the Parks,Trails, and Recreation Commission, please contact Susan Phillips, City Clerk at303-486-5752. Applications are available online at www.greenwoodvillage.comand may be mailed to the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, GreenwoodVillage, CO 80111 or emailed to [email protected].

The Greenwood Village Police Department works to protectresidents and businesses from crime, but to effectively sustain acrime-free environment requires an active, engaged, and awarecommunity. Remember — the most important single act you can

do is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and call thePolice to report crimes or suspicious activities! By going withyour instincts, your actions could help deter a crime in progress orsave the life of a neighbor.

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO? It may seem like it can only happen in movies or narrated in your favorite non-fiction book, but what if you find yourself or your family in alife-threatening situation and you have a leading role. What would you do? Would you know how to react? Sometimes what may seem as aneasy decision will be one of the most difficult to make and any wrong move could cost you.

The Greenwood Village Police Department wants citizens to be prepared with critical information to know if you ever find yourself in a tryingsituation that puts you in the wrong place at the wrong time. Knowing proper procedures to follow will be vital to surviving any dangeroussituation or confrontation.

A CAR ACCIDENTNo one is ever prepared for what to do if you are involved ina car accident. The most important thing to keep in mind isthe safety of you and your passengers.

SIX MOST COMMON CAUSES OF AUTOMOBILE CRASHES 1. Distracted drivers.

Driver fatigue; looking at scenery; other passengers orchildren; adjusting the radio or CD player; reading thenewspaper; books, and maps; and cell phone use,including texting, are all common driver distractions.

Prevention: As the driver, your eyes and ears should befocused only on the road at all times.

2. Driver fatigue The risk for drowsy drivers is greatest from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Prevention: Be well rested before getting behind thewheel. Take a break from driving at least every two hours.Share the driving whenever possible. Avoid long drivesafter work. Find out if any medication you are taking mayaffect your driving.

3. Drunk DrivingPrevention: Do not drink and drive. Always choose adesignated driver.

4. Speeding Prevention: Slow down and obey posted speed limits.

5. Aggressive Driving

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Drivers who text while driving are 23 times more at risk of acrash or near crash event than nondistracted driving. Textingwhile driving can be deadly.

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Aggressive driving behavior includes tailgating, flashinglights at other drivers, rude gestures, disregarding trafficsignals, changing lanes frequently or in an unsafe manner,and failure to yield the right-of-way. Prevention: If you come across an aggressive driver: remaincalm, keep your distance, do not pass unless you have to,change lanes once it is safe, and call 9-1-1 to report.

6. WeatherHeavy rain, hail, snowstorms, ice, high winds and fog canmake driving difficult and dangerous. Prevention: Leave extra room between the car in front ofyou and slow down. Pull off the road at a rest stop or tothe side of the road until conditions improve.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT • Stay calm — check on your passengers and make sure the

people in the other vehicle are all right. If you areunharmed, turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights.

• Move your vehicle — if the accident is minor, move yourcar to a safe location, out of traffic such as the nearestparking lot or driveway. If you are injured, stay in yourvehicle until help arrives. If you are not injured and yourcar cannot be moved, get out of the vehicle and walk tothe sidewalk or another safe place to stay out of traffic.

• Call 9-1-1. Be prepared to tell the 9-1-1 technician:• Where you are. If you do not know, look for

significant landmarks.• What type (if any) injuries that you or your passenger

have.• How many vehicles were involved.• Description of vehicles.• Have your driver’s license and proof of insurance

available.

WHILE YOU WAIT FOR A POLICE OFFICER • Take immediate notes about the accident. • If you have a camera, photograph the accident scene. • If there are witnesses, ask them to remain on the scene

until a police officer arrives. • Be polite, but don’t tell anyone the accident was your

fault, even if you think it was. Do not discuss any detailsof the accident with the other driver on what possiblyhappened to cause the accident. This is to avoid a disputelater.

• Call your insurance agent. • Do not leave the accident scene before the police and

other drivers do.

WHEN THE POLICE OFFICER ARRIVES When police officers arrive on the scene of the accident, thepolice officer(s) will typically do the following: • Block/protect scene with an emergency vehicle.• Check on the status of all drivers/occupants involved; call

an ambulance if needed.• Remove vehicles from roadway if possible and secure scene

to preserve evidence.• Gather witnesses and obtain statements and information

pertaining to the causation of the accident. Takestatements from drivers involved.

• Take photographs of accident scene and the vehiclesinvolved.

• If determined, issue summons to driver(s) theinvestigation reveals caused the accident.

For more information, please call the Greenwood VillagePolice Department at 303-773-2525. GGVV

TRAFFIC ANDINJURY ACCIDENTSDOWN 30 PERCENTFrom 2003 to 2011, traffic accidentsand injury accidents have declined inGreenwood Village by 30 percent. Thedecline can be attributed to the effortsof the Police and Public Worksdepartments to improve safety formotorists and pedestrians.

The Police and Public WorksDepartments work together tomonitor traffic conditions in theVillage, and employ a number ofstrategies to reduce accidents onVillage roadways. While not allaccidents can be prevented, accidentscan be reduced and the severity of theaccidents can be decreased as a resultof many tactics. continued on page 10

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REDUCTION TACTICS Review Accident History And Traffic ComplaintsTo improve safety, the Police andPublic Works Departments meet on anongoing basis to review accident dataand traffic complaints to determinethe leading cause of the majority ofaccidents at a particular location.

Traffic Growth And Volumes MonitoredTraffic growth and volumes areactively monitored at various locationsin the Village to identify trends ofvolume in traffic that warrant roadwayimprovements or the retiming oftraffic lights.

Development Plans Reviewed To Ensure Roadway StandardsPublic Works and Police Departmentstaff serves on the Village’sDevelopment Review Committee toensure future development meetsroadway and safety standards.

Quality Maintenance Standards ImplementedThrough the Village’s annualPavement Management Program andConcrete Repair Project, severalmaintenance techniques are exercisedto sustain a high quality pavement andconcrete network. These roadmaintenance standards contribute tosafe, smooth, and visually appealingroadways.

Traffic Enforcement Through EducationTraffic enforcement through educationplays a key role in addressing trafficissues. Educating motorists during thecourse of a traffic stop about trafficlaws and regulations, or providingtraffic safety information through theVillage’s Community OutreachProgram are effective methods to helpalter motorist behaviors.

POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKSWORKING TOGETHER Orchard And Quebec StreetImprovementsIn June 2011, traffic changes wereimplemented at the intersection ofOrchard Road and Quebec Street.This intersection had experienced ahigher frequency of accidents thanother intersections in the area. ThePolice Department was able to identifythe traffic pattern that was the cause ofmany accidents. After discussingoptions with Public Works, it wasdetermined the best solution was tochange the signal timing. Today,during the day time the left turn signalindication for westbound vehiclesturning southbound onto SouthQuebec Street is a green arrow thenchanges to a red arrow. The signaltiming was also adjusted to minimizeany delays associated withimplementing the protective left turn.As a result of the timing the injuryaccidents have been greatly reduced.

Speed Radar Signs Speed radar signs are effective in

helping to reduce the speeds ofvehicles within Greenwood Village andhave proven to keep driver speedswithin five miles per hour of the speedlimit. A speed radar sign displays thespeed of oncoming vehicles usinghighly visible LEDs to make motoristsaware when they are driving at unsafespeeds. There are currently 11 speedradar signs installed on variousroadways in Greenwood Villageincluding school zones. Results haveshown that speed radar signs helpincrease driver awareness to keepvehicle speeds near the speed limit.

CITIZENS CAN HELP ADDRESS TRAFFIC ISSUES The community can play a role in theresolution of traffic issues. Pleasereport any traffic enforcementconcerns to our Police Department303-773-2525. If you notice trafficsignals not functioning correctly orwitness a disruption to the regularflow of traffic please call the PublicWorks Department 303-708-6100. GGVV

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CONCRETE REPAIR WORK TOBEGIN IN JUNE The quality concrete you find inGreenwood Village is a result of theVillage’s efforts to maintain the safetyand overall appearance in the Village.

Construction activities associated withthe Village’s Concrete Repair Project(CRP) will begin in June. The CRPincludes concrete improvements suchas curb and gutter, ramps, sidewalksand concrete infrastructure ahead ofthe 2012 pavement rehabilitation,preservation and rejuvenation projects.This also includes concreteinfrastructure in parks and trails.

Each year the Village determines theschedule for replacement based on aninventory that rates the condition ofthe concrete. The rating systemevaluates factors such as ponding,fractures, spalling and any structuresthat are partially or completelymissing. The purpose of the project isto prevent further damage to theexisting concrete, improve the safetyand accessibility of sidewalks andadjacent concrete and improve theappearance of public right-of-way andparks. As part of the CRP, the Villagewill respond to on-call reportsregarding damaged concrete. Theconcrete will be evaluated and repaireddepending on the rating received. Toreport damaged concrete, pleasecontact Public Works at 303-708-6100or call Wanda DeVargas, ProjectManager, at 303-708-6140. GGVV

REQUEST A POLICE OFFICER AS A GUEST SPEAKER

Have you ever wanted a police officer to come to your meeting or event to discusscommunity safety issues, crime prevention, or give a presentation about the PoliceDepartment? Visit the Greenwood Village Website at www.greenwoodvillage.com andclick on Departments, and Police Department. Under the Quick Links section of thePolice Department homepage, go to Guest Speaker Request Form. Complete the formand a police officer will be in contact with you to set up your meeting. Please submitrequests at least 14 days prior to your event. For more information, please call thePolice Department at 303-773-2525.

2012 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT

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EXPLORE OUR open spaceOPEN SPACE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGEEXPLORE, EXPERIENCE, AND ENJOY For 40 years, Greenwood Village open space has been a keycomponent of one of the most unique park systems in theDenver metropolitan area. Open space refers to land in anundeveloped, natural state that is conserved, minimallyimproved, or restored for passive recreation or resourceconservation.

OPEN SPACE BENEFITSQuality Of LifeThe Village’s parks, trails and open spaces play a significantrole in the quality of life for residents and businesses. Thequality of the Village’s open spaces is second to none in theDenver metropolitan area and includes passive recreationalopportunities, incredible views of the Rocky Mountains andexposure to nature.

EnvironmentOpen spaces not only provide opportunities to experiencebeautiful view corridors, but they also promote opportunitiesfor residents to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday lifeto a place that is calm and serene. Open spaces in the Villageare places for residents to enjoy the physical beauty of theland and experience being one with nature. The Village’sopen spaces are home to a variety of wildlife includingnumerous species of mammals, birds, reptiles andamphibians. Open spaces afford users a glimpse of what thearea might have looked like prior to the development of thecity surrounding it.

Property ValuesOpen spaces also have a drastic effect on enhancing propertyvalues. Being located immediately adjacent to open spaceprovides homeowners with pleasant views, a natural setting,access to wildlife and easy opportunities for passive recreationwhich all have a direct impact on property values. Manystudies have been conducted on the impacts of open space onproperty values, and in some cases the average value ofproperties adjacent to open space ranged from 15-30 percenthigher than properties located only 1/2 mile away from thesame open space.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE CURRENT OPEN SPACE SITES

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• 249.48 acres of urban open space• 19 urban open space parks (passive) • 42 miles of trails and paths within the Village

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Attract InvestmentThe open spaces in the Village helpattract new and retain existingbusinesses, thereby sustaining local andregional economic growth, includingadding jobs. The business communityevaluates a number of factors in theirdecision to locate in an area. Openspace and other recreationalopportunities can be a deciding factorthat attracts companies and a highcaliber workforce to the Village.

Health BenefitsOpen spaces promote physical activityand contact with the naturalenvironment. There are many studiesthat focus directly on the positiveimpacts of open spaces on a

community’s physical health. Peoplewith direct access to a park or openspace tend to use those areas forrecreation and physical activity therebyreducing health risks. Regularparticipation in physical activity canalso reduce depression and improvepeople’s moods.

MAJOR OPEN SPACE PARCELS IN THE VILLAGE1. Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve

Accessed from the High Line Canal, South of Belleview Avenue59 acres

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continued from page 13The Marjorie Perry Nature Preserveis a hidden treasure tucked away inthe heart of rural GreenwoodVillage. The Marjorie Perry NaturePreserve is surrounded by one ofColorado’s premier trail corridors,the High Line Canal. 5.47 miles ofthis regional trail wind its waythrough the Village. The NaturePreserve provides an opportunityfor park and trail users to free theirmind and spirit among thebackdrop of scenic landscapes ofnatural vegetation, wildlife habitatand the Greenwood Gulch drainagechannel and ponds.

2. Greenwood Gulch Open SpaceWest of Holly Street to the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve18.1 acresThe Greenwood Gulch Open Spacewas dedicated to Village as part ofthe development of the Preserve.Greenwood Gulch is a lush, openspace corridor with wetlands andthe Greenwood Gulch drainagechannel. The wetlands provide idealhabitat for many species of wildlife.A recreational trail connects thisopen space corridor with theMarjorie Perry Nature Preserve andthe High Line Canal Trail.

3. Buchler PropertySouth of Belleview Avenue and East of Colorado Boulevard5.72 acres

The Buchler Property waspurchased by the Village in 1996for preservation as open space. Thehouse was torn down and theproperty now contains mature treesand vegetation and is home todiverse wildlife.

4. Rollin D. Barnard Equestrian ParkNorth of Orchard Road at Clarkson Street16 acresRollin D. Barnard Equestrian Parkis a pristine open space parcel thatis bisected by the Big Dry Creek.The equestrian park provides alocation where the equestrian userscan enjoy a cross county jumpcourse and an outdoor arena, in anatural setting. Rollin D. BarnardEquestrian Park preserves thenatural environment and protectsthe wildlife habitat along the BigDry Creek.

5. Monaco Park Open Space CorridorSouth of Belleview Avenue and East of Monaco Street18.32 acresThe Monaco Park Open SpaceCorridor consists of multipleparcels of land acquired by theVillage, including Monaco Park,the Public Service CompanyProperty and the BowmanProperty. This open space corridorcontains the Prentice Gulch

drainage channel and containswetlands that provide qualityhabitat for wildlife. A recreationaltrail traverses the property andconnects to Running Fox Park tothe east and the Monaco StreetTrail in Greenwood Hills.

6. U.S. Army Corps of EngineersNorthern edge of Village Greens North Park40 acresThis parcel of land is leased by theVillage from the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers. The land is adjacentto the Cherry Creek Regional Trailand is at the base of the dam. Theland is part of the overall VillageGreens North Park and will includea singletrack mountain bike courseand disc golf course. Constructionof these improvements is expectedto be complete in the fall of 2012.

7. U.S. Army Corps of EngineersBelleview Avenue and Havana Street22 acresThis parcel of land is leased by theVillage from the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers and is preserved asnatural open space. The land isnear the Cherry Creek State Park.The wetland area traversingthrough the property is home todiverse wildlife.

8. Huntington Caley Open Space CorridorEast of Yosemite Street at Caley Avenue

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15 acresThis open space corridor consists ofa number of properties acquired bythe Village over the years includingHuntington Park, Metro ChurchProperty, and Oneslager Propertywhich are natural open space parcelsand the Caley Pond Property whichis a regional detention pond. Allproperties are bisected by theGoldsmith Gulch drainage channel.The Village will begin the process ofdeveloping a master plan for thisopen space corridor in the fall of2012 continuing through 2013.The goal of this project is for thecommunity to analyze and plan forits future use, by involving thesurrounding neighborhoods in themaster planning process. Thismaster plan will fully evaluate theexisting conditions on all theproperties within the study area andevaluate the possibility ofconnecting the properties with therest of the Goldsmith Gulch TrailSystem through Greenwood Villageand the DTC.

OPEN SPACE FUNDING Historically, the preservation of openspace in Greenwood Village has beenfunded through the Village’s LandAcquisition Fund. Public and privatepartnerships have also played a keyrole in the preservation and acquisitionof open space in Greenwood Village.The Village participates in the

Arapahoe County Open Space TaxProgram based on the 2003 voter-approved county-wide sales tax to payfor the purchase of open space parcels.One component of this program ispayment of shareback funds by thecounty to the various municipalities.Fifty-percent of the annual revenuesgenerated from the open space and usetax are paid back to municipalitiesbased on population.

Grant funding has also been madeavailable to the Village throughArapahoe County, the State ofColorado and the South Metro LandConservancy. Since 2005 when theprogram began, $1,749,480.55 hasbeen received from Arapahoe County aspart of its Open Space Grant Programwhich has been used to fund the VillageGreens North Park improvements andMaster Plan, Alexander LaneEquestrian Park construction,acquisition of an additional four acresadjacent to the Marjorie Perry NaturePreserve, Tommy Davis Park Pondimprovements, Orchard RoadUndercrossing between Tommy Davisand Orchard Hills Parks, as well as thedevelopment of a Master Plan for theMarjorie Perry Nature Preserve andimplementation of Phase Oneimprovements which defined the goalsand strategies of future management ofthe nature preserve.

In addition to the funds fromArapahoe County, the Village has also

received $250,000 from GreatOutdoors Colorado for the acquisitionof the four acres adjacent to theMarjorie Perry Nature Preserve. TheSouth Metro Land Conservancy hasalso contributed $500 in matchingfunds for the development of theManagement Plan for the MarjoriePerry Nature Preserve.

DEDICATE YOUR LANDFOR OPEN SPACE Conservation easements are voluntaryrestrictions placed by the landownerthrough a legal document on the useof his or her property to protectresources such as wildlife habitat,natural areas, historic structures oropen space. In most cases, aconservation easement will prohibit orlimit development on property andcan apply to just a portion of theproperty. Each easement is unique andis written to reflect the wishes of thelandowner, and can result in bothincome and estate tax benefits.Preserving family lands from futuredevelopment can be a satisfying act ofgenerosity for people who arecommitted to protecting the naturalbeauty and open space of ourcommunity.

For questions about preserving aportion of your property as openspace, please call the Department ofParks, Trails, and Recreation at 303-486-5773. GGVV

PARK AND OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITIONS

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PAVEMENT WORKBEGINS IN JUNE The Village’s well maintained, visuallyappealing and safely traversedroadways are a result of high qualityand proactive road maintenancepractices. With the thousands ofvehicles traveling on these roadwaysevery day, coupled with water, air, andultraviolet ray exposure, these factorscan diminish the quality of a roadwaycreating potholes and cracks, anddegrading the quality of the pavement.The Village has strategies in place topreserve the quality of the pavement ofthe roadways in Greenwood Village.

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Pavement Management Programconsists of a variety of maintenancestrategies to sustain a high qualitypavement network throughout theVillage that leads to safe, smooth, andvisually appealing roadways.

The appropriate strategy selected foreach street is determined based on anumber of factors including trafficvolumes, the remaining structural lifeof the pavement and types and severityof the distresses present. Alsoconsidered is the cost effectiveness ofapplying the right strategy to the rightroad and at the right time, therebymaximizing the life of the pavement inthe most effective manner. Variousmaintenance strategies are valuable touse at the end of the pavement’s life todelay the eventual and costly roadwayconstruction for several years. All thesefactors are evaluated by the Village todetermine the streets scheduled to berehabilitated each year.

CAUSES OF PAVEMENTDETERIORATION The two primary causes for the

formation of distresses in asphaltpavement are structural loading andenvironmental exposure.Environmental pavement distressesare caused by oxidation of the asphaltbinder in the pavement fromexposure to the air, sun and waterwhich results in the pavementbecoming less flexible. This in turnresults in cracks in the pavement,mostly across the width of thepavement. If left untreated, the crackswould allow moisture into theunderlying sub-grade which can thencause structural failures andsubsequently potholes.

Structural distresses, usually in theform of the many interconnectingcracks forming small broken pieces onthe surface (known as alligatorcracking) are caused by fatigue of thepavement section. This can come fromisolated sub-grade problems or fromextensive cycles of loading that exceedthe design life of the pavement.

2012 PAVEMENTSTRATEGIES ANDSCHEDULE For 2012, 41 lane miles of the Village’stotal 220 network lane miles areplanned for maintenance treatment(refer to the map on page 17 for thestreets scheduled for work in 2012).One lane mile is considered one lanewide by one mile long so a four laneroad, one mile long would be four lanemiles. Work is planned to begin inJune and proceed through October.Notices will be mailed to adjacentproperty owners and onsiteinformation signs will be placed onnon-residential streets to providespecific scheduling and traffic controlinformation.

For further information please contactJohn Wannigman, Public Works Roads Manager, at 303 708-6139 orby email at [email protected]. GGVV

The Village places a priority on sustaining a high quality pavement network.

ENHANCING OUR community

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2012 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

PLACEMENT OF POLITICAL SIGNS You may begin to notice political signs being installed in yards and alongstreets for the June 26 Primary Election. Political signs promotingcandidates and various state and local initiatives may also begin poppingup throughout neighborhoods and commercial areas. Political signs are astrong and long part of the democratic system, but as with other signs,they are regulated as to where they are allowed and for a certain timeperiod in Greenwood Village.

Here are the rules in the Village regarding the placement of political signs:

• Signs advertising a political candidate or ballot initiative may onlybe displayed on private property and for a period of not more thanninety (90) days prior to the event. The property owner’s permission should be obtained prior to placing the sign on the property.

• Political signs are not allowed in a public park or in a public right-of-way (e.g. on power poles, traffic signal poles, in medians or in thelawn between the street and a sidewalk.

• Temporary signs announcing a campaign cannot exceed six square feet in sign area. Temporary signs must be removed within 10 daysafter the election.

For more information, please call the Community Development Department at 303-486-5793 with questions or to report a violation.

TAKEnote

B U S I N E S S

THE MATH LEARNING CENTERMathnasium sounds a lot like “gymnasium”you might think, and it is no coincidence!!Just step inside Mathnasium GreenwoodVillage at its convenient location at I-25and Arapahoe Road and you will observemath fitness “workouts” coached in a funand vibrant environment. Debbie Manson,owner and director of the VillageMathnasium welcomes the community todiscover a most comfortable and non-threatening 30-year-old proven method forunderstanding and applying math concepts.Mathnasium students often say:

“Math is for when you don’t get back theexact amount of change.”

— Elizabeth, third grade“Infinity has a lot of numbers. I’m goingto need a big piece of paper.”

— Jonah, first gradeBolstering math understanding andproblem solving are strengths that arenecessary throughout life, according toDebbie. “I was surprised that most of thekids and young adults coming intoMathnasium just have a mental blockagainst math……....it’s a pill that isdifficult for many individuals to swallow,”said Debbie. She adds, “It’s not the mathitself, but the “fear and anxiety” aboutmath.” “Our learning techniques work withindividuals from a variety of ages,backgrounds, and experience,” sharedDebbie. “Kids learn math in a way thatmakes sense to them. And having thatspecial person there to instill academicconfidence in students is what truly makesthe difference!”

Debbie’s background and love for math andscience is what fuels her passion forteaching students. Her lifelong love ofteaching began while working with SpecialEducation students when she was in highschool, and has continued throughout herlife. She is a Mathnasium CertifiedInstructor, and started as the AssistantDirector at the Cherry Creek Mathnasium.The high value the Village communityplaces upon education along with an

extremely active lifestyle provided a great fitfor this center. Debbie and her staff alsoactively support student fundraising efforts,while providing math education.

A comprehensive verbal and writtenassessment together with a sophisticatedcomputer evaluation of each student isperformed upon enrollment. Anindividualized learning program is tailor-made to fit each student, giving them afoundation for further progress. Studentsfollow their programs with the help of aspecially trained Mathnasium instructorwho provides one-on-one instruction andlots of encouragement! Each student comesfor a variety of reasons, including buildingmath understanding required for math orscience classes, or to prepare for collegiateentrance exams or vocational school exams.Focus is placed on the application of mathconcepts to the specific needs of eachstudent.

At Mathnasium, all assignments arecompleted within the center, leavingchildren plenty of time for extracurricularactivities. “Workouts” are usually once ortwice a week for about an hour. “Questionsof the Week” is an extra credit warm upthat jogs kids memories to begin theirworkout. Also punch cards, calculationgames, prizes and other fun activities aresome of the entertaining tools used to teachmath. Dramatic results, including improvedtest assessment levels, better grades, andincreased self-confidence can be achievedafter just a few short weeks at the center.

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MATHNASIUM

6787 South Clinton StreetSuite B • 720-474-1878www.mathnasium.com/greenwoodvillageMonday-Thursday 2:30-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

CORRECTION The article in the May Newsletter featuringWild Blue Boutique included an incorrecttelephone number. Please note their correcttelephone number is 303-771-0250. WildBlue Boutique is located in Belleview Square at 4940 South Yosemite Street. For more information, visitwww.wildblueboutique.net.

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Goldsmith Metropolitan District Presents the 16th Annual Summer 2012

CONCERTS AT THE CRESCENT ALL SHOWS ARE ON TUESDAYS, 7-8:30 p.m. Goldsmith MetropolitanDistrict presents free concerts at the Crescent Amphitheater, DTC Blvd. atBelleview Ave., located east of Yia Yia’s Euro Cafe. Bring your friends,family, and a picnic dinner and enjoy nine exciting nights of fun andentertainment. The park opens at 5 p.m., and please plan to leave your petsat home. Don’t forget — there will be a designated area for all lawn chairs.

Opie Gone Bad — June 12Opie Gone Bad is the most recognizable band in the state of Colorado. Witha reputation that goes back two decades, you cannot deny their massivefollowing and their vast appeal. Opie’s style is high energy rock and blues.

The McRae — June 19Winners of the “People’s Choice Award” as the best band at the ColoradoAssociation of Fairs and Shows, The McRae plays many new countrycovers from artists such as Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, to name a few.

Boogielicious — June 26This band plays all your favorite dance music including ’50s & ’60s Oldies,Motown and Classic Rock, fun party tunes from the ’70s, Retro Pop, R&Band Rock hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today.

Concerts are open to the public and subject to rescheduling in the event ofrain. Rain dates are August 7 and 14. Free parking is available. Call 303-750-6111, ext. 136 or go to www.StarkeyEntertainment.com.

G E N E R A L I N T E R E S T


OF interestDEER ON PRIVATEPROPERTY When deer appear in or around theVillage, it is best to leave them alone.In most situations, they will move tonew areas. Remember, if you see onedeer on the road, at least one more

may be nearby.

PROTECT YOURPROPERTY FROMDAMAGE CAUSED BY DEER • Commercial deer repellents or

mixtures containing eggs haveproven successful in warding offdeer. However, these solutions mayneed to be reapplied after rain orsnow.

• Keep deer from eating flowers,shrubs, and trees by putting wirecylinders and fences around theplants. Barriers such as commercialtree wrap may be effective inpreventing bark damage by deer.Cylinders of hardware clot (usually

self-supporting) or poultry wire(which may require some staking)can also be used. These barriers areplaced around the trunks to aheight equal to the expected snowdepth plus 18 inches.

• Several trees which may deter deerare Alder, Ash, Birch, Blue Beech,Catalpa, Chestnut, Gingko, Hazel,Hemlock, Honey Locust, Larch,Magnolia, Mountain Ash, Oak,Pines- Austrian and Scotch, PurpleRobe Locust, Redbud, YellowWood.

For more information on deer issueson private property, please callGreenwood Village Police DepartmentAnimal Control at 303-773-2525 orvisit www.wildlife.state.co.us. GGVV

In Greenwood Village, there will be a bike stationat the Village Center at Arapahoe Station.

A R T S A N D R E C R E A T I O N


SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 2-9:45 p.m. • Village Greens Park

Tickets and Parking Passes Available at City Hall • July 6-26

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:Carnival rides, hands-on art, bungee trampolines, climbing wall, pre-school activities, inflatables, water park (bring your bathing suit)

carnival games, caricature art, Fire Department, Police Department, and more…..

NEW THIS YEARZip line and adult art!!!

Food available for purchase from 4-8 p.m.

CONCERT AND FIREWORKS8:15-9:15 p.m. • The New Classics Band • Directly Following: Fireworks Display

Rain Date: Concert and Fireworks • Sunday, July 29 • Gate opens at 7 p.m. • Concert begins at 8:15 p.m.

A special event for the residents of Greenwood Village • 303-486-5766

RECREATIONevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM

and click on Quick Linksfor online registration.

continued from page 18Programs such as Mathnasium Unlimited, Enrichment,ACT/SAT Math Prep, and Private Tutoring are all pricedcompetitively; with additional discounts for families with twoor more students enrolled. Mathnasium gives families 30days to try them out and only pay the first month’s tuition.For all of their programs families can select days and timesthat work best around their busy schedules. The multiplicityof Mathnasium’s unique program options are designed forstudents who are below grade level and above grade level, aswell as skill enhancement for standardized test preparation.

Center hours are Monday through Thursday: 2:30-7 p.m.and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Friday and Sunday.Mathnasium of Greenwood Village is located next to Targetat 6787 South Clinton Street, Suite B. For summer programsessions, end of grade math readiness assessments, or anyother additional information, call 720-474-1878, email [email protected], or visitwww.mathnasium.com/greenwoodvillage. A 50 percentdiscount off of the assessment/registration fee andindividualized learning plan in the month of June is beingoffered with mention of this article. GGVV

business spot light



RECREATIONevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM


ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUEDays and Dates: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7Time: 6-8 p.m.Location: Village Greens Park,

9301 East Union Avenue Age: 16 years and older Fee: $75/team

Get some exercise while relivingyour playgroundglory days in afriendly game ofkickball! Teams arecoed and must haveminimum of eightor a maximum of11 players in thefield. Teams mayplay a maximum ofsix men in the field,with no maximumnumber of female players. Teams are allowed to bat as many

people as they want. Allplayers must be at least16-years-old.

Register online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. For more information call the Arts andRecreation Division at 303-486-5773.

GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SECOND ANNUAL BFF FUN RUN On Monday, May 14 the students, teachers and parentsparticipated in the second annual best foot forward fun run atGreenwood Elementary School. The event promotes theimportance of physical activity in our daily lives. GreenwoodVillage Recreation staff was on hand to MC the race and cheerparticipants on to the finish line. Throughout the day eachgrade went outside to stretch and then run for 20 minutes.Each student had been training for the run in their physicaleducation class for two months prior to the big day. The eventmimicked a “real” race with bibs for the students, start/finishline, water stations and prizes for those kids running the mostlaps. The Best Foot Forward Fun Run is put on entirely byparent volunteers and financial support by the GreenwoodVillage businesses. Thank you for supporting our communityand providing opportunities to engage in healthy activities.



YOUTHevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM


REGISTER NOW FOR ALL YOUTH ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS!For more information about youth art and recreation programs or to register call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

MINI ART MASTERS Throughout thesummer learnabout famousartists in historyand theirmasterpieces!This fun hands-on art programcombineshistory with art.

This summerthere will be

TWO Mini Art Masters programsoffered on Mondays. Staff encouragesthat your child participate in bothprograms. Please bring a sack lunch ifstaying for both the morning andafternoon programs. Also make sure towear clothes that can get dirty andsneakers. Please join us for a fun dayof learning about art history!

Location: City of Greenwood VillageCommunity Room6060 South Quebec Street

Ages: 7 to 12 years oldFee: $15 for each

Mini Art Masters Program (All supplies and snack provided)

Limit: 20 participants for each Mini Art Masters Program

Choose which artists or artists youwould like to learn about!

Morning Mini Art Masters 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Monday, June 18 —

Frescoes with GiottoMonday, July 16 —

Flowers with O’KeeffeMonday, July 30 —

Drawing with Escher

Afternoon Mini Art Masters12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Monday, June 18 — Music with Kandinsky

Monday, July 16 — Tracing with Vermeer

Monday, July 30 — A Starry Night with Van Gogh


ART IN THE PARK This summer create a variety of hands-on art projects at Silo Park! Each dayparticipants will learn about a new artmedium (acrylic, clay, collage, culinaryart, fabric art, stained glass, sculpture,watercolor and much more!) and thenproduce a work of art using thatmedium. Join us for one day or severalto create and play!

Location: Silo Park9300 East Orchard RoadGreenwood Village, CO 80111

Days: Tuesdays & ThursdaysTime: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Ages: 6 to 10 years old

(Birth Certificate Required)Fee: $20/day (includes t-shirt, snack

and all supplies)Limit: 40 participants/day

Tuesday, June 19 — Groovy Man!Thursday, June 21 — Paper It!Tuesday, June 26 — Colossal MuralThursday, June 28 — Window ArtTuesday, July 10 — Under the SeaThursday, July 12 — MarblizingTuesday, July 17 — Yummy ArtThursday, July 19 —

Mythological CreaturesTuesday, July 31 —

Wonderful World of Clay!Thursday, August 2 —

Getting Messy with Art

For all activities please wear sneakersand clothes that can get dirty.

Art in the Park follows Fun in the Sun(Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,9 a.m. to Noon) and staff encouragesthat your child participate in bothprograms. Staff will provide activitiesand snacks. Please join us for a fun dayin the park!


ARTevents CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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



COURTESY OF... You may have seen in the VillageNewsletter, “photographs courtesy of HankFanelli, GVAHC member.” Hank joined theArts and Humanities Council and in thevolunteer spirit, he attends many of ourevents and has become the Curtis rovingphotographer.

After 36 years in healthcare administration,Hank is actively pursuing his passion inphotography, a skill he learned from hisfather who was a private detective. Heperfected his skills in the traditionaldarkroom and has now transitioned todigital photography.

With several photo books of “StreetPhotography” to his credit, herecently joined forces with colleaguesto produce a book on Roswell, NewMexico. Hank also does volunteerwork photographically coveringevents for The National KidneyFoundation and The American LiverFoundation, and also does family andindividual portraits.

Thanks Hank Fanelli for making adifference in our lives.

JUXTAPOSITION Two disparate imageries comefrom two creative artists.Teresa Brooks pours herpassion into examining therichness of clay. “Althoughmy work takes a variety offorms from the functional tothe sculptural, it is always anexploration of texture,” relatesTeresa.

Ruth Fiege explains, “Art islike a very complicated

puzzle. My job as the artist isto solve the puzzle by addingor eliminating elements until the outcome works visually.”

Sounds simple enough, butthese talented artists arepossessed with, not only theaesthetics, but also abouttelling a story. Each vessel,“Icy,” or “Perfume Bottle” is abeautiful story by Brooks.Assemblages by Fiege areenclosed in boxes, and tellthe story of the past.

Hank Fanelli,Self Portrait

“Roswell Another Crash Site” Not just kids’ play at Mix It Up Workshopwith Ruth Fiege.

Mayor Ron Rakowsky, Arts CouncilmemberBert Buckman and City CouncilmemberBette Todd at Juxtaposition reception.

Art by TeresaArt by Ruth

ART SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

The Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council is offering a $1,000scholarship to an Arapahoe County High School graduate who will enter college.

Please call 303-708-6110 for the application or check the Village website,www.greenwoodvillage.com.

CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ARTevents

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SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012WESTLANDS PARK

Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council (GVAHC)Proudly Announces the First Annual Fundraiser

3K Dog Walk and FestivitiesSponsored by Kuni Lexus

Details and registration information to follow.

For information call GVAHC members Lesley at 303-471-0162 or Deirdre at 303-263-9283.

Logo by Hanna Design

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

SIX MONTHS OF SWEAT AND PAINT Kevin Weckbach’s Six Month Master Classhas produced inspired and talented artists.An exhibit of Kevin’s and his students’works opens with a reception on June 9, 5:30-7 and continues through July 6.

CALL FOR ENTRIES Applications for the 29th Annual AllColorado Art Show are now available. CD entries are due June 22. MasterArtist Sandra Kaplan is the juror forthis exhibit. Sandra Kaplan has spenther life as a painter, working inwatercolor, acrylic, oil and mostrecently, mixed-media collage. Sandra’swork can be found in corporate andprivate collections throughout theU.S. as well as in Stockholm, SaudiArabia, Dubai, Hong Kong andJapan. Sandra’s paintings have beenrecognized in a variety of publicationsincluding The New York Times, TheChristian Science Monitor, AmericanArtist, Southwest Art, Artist Magazineand Art in America.

Please call 303-708-6110 for the form or check the Village website,www.greenwoodvillage.com.

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