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STATE OF THE VILLAGE Over 180 community membersattended our State of the Villagebreakfast on Wednesday, March 4,

2015, at the DoubleTreeHotel. Elected officialsfrom neighboring citiesand counties, businessowners and theirrepresentatives, andcommunity stakeholdersheard about our visionand the dynamic changesthat lie ahead as a resultof the thriving economyand the development ofour Village Center.

My State of the Villageaddress highlighted weare a community of great

opportunity, leveraging our provenstrengths to build for the future. Someof the major facets that make us astrong community, and prepare us tomove ahead include the manyattributes that make GreenwoodVillage a very special and unique place.Some of the Village’s attributes thatwere mentioned included a robustbusiness environment, uniqueresidential neighborhoods, service firstcity employee attitude, outstandingcity services, diverse cultural offerings,award-winning parks, an easilytraveled roadway network, andpreserving open spaces and theenvironment.

A major part of my State of the Villageaddress included reference to

development throughout the City. Ofspecial note was the Village Centerdevelopment at the Arapahoe light railstation, consisting of three majorprojects currently underway. Theseprojects are shaping our futuredowntown and include SheaProperties’ second of three buildingsand their new public plaza; theconstruction of the Westin GreenwoodVillage; and Granite Propertiesdevelopment of a 10-story officebuilding on the east side of I-25.

The highlight of the State of theVillage included a keynote address bylegendary journalist T.R. Reid. Thisrenowned world journalist delivered a

sensational speech that wasexhilarating and uplifting. Overall, itwas a great event that reaffirmedGreenwood Village as a greatAmerican city, with a bright clearvision for the future, and strongcommunity values that will guide ourcontinued success for many years tocome!

If you did not get a chance to attendthe State of the Village, you can watchthe entire program on our YouTubeChannel beginning March 13.

SPRING CLEANING? Although the temperatures still feellike winter, Spring will be here beforewe know it. It’s time to start planningfor spring cleanup. Warmertemperatures are a great time to cleanout the garage, and discard those itemsin the house that no longer serve apurpose or collect some unwanteddust. For your convenience, you canuse the Village’s Large Item Pick UpService. The most popular items

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MAYOR RONreports

From left to right, back row: Nancy Sharpe, Arapahoe County Commissioner; andMayors Jim Gunning, Lone Tree; Steve Hogan, Aurora; Phil Cernanec, Littleton; Cathy Noon, Centennial; Randy Penn, Englewood; front row: Sue Horn, Bennett;Laura Christman, Cherry Hills; Mayor Ron Rakowsky; Dallas Hall, Sheridan; andJournalist T.R. Reid.

RAMBLE WITH RONDue to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will be suspended until April. If you have some ideas or suggestions about living or working in Greenwood Villagethat you would like to share with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send him an email [email protected] or call the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745.

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requested for a large item pickup are branches or brushremoved by the homeowner and cut into sections 10 feet inlength or less, unwanted furniture, mattresses and boxsprings, hot water heaters and rugs.

To allow for Village staff to provide residents with the bestpossible service in the most cost effective manner andwithout extensive delays, the following items are not acceptedfor large item pickup: commercial or contractor generatedwaste; concrete and asphalt; roofing and siding; fences anddecks; drywall and framing; landscaping materials —including sod, soil, mulch, bark, rock and pavers; treebranches greater than 10 feet in length and done by acontracted service; items generated from projects requiring abuilding permit — excluding plumbing, mechanical andelectrical; hazardous materials and tires. All large itemsdesignated for pickup must be scheduled with the PublicWorks Department at 303-708-6100 before placing at thecurb. Happy Spring cleaning!

THE POLICE DEPARTMENTDOES THE POLAR PLUNGE On Saturday, February 28, members of our PoliceDepartment decided to test their stamina, virility, and

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continued from page 3immunity levels and take a dip into freezing cold waters atDenver’s City Park as part of the annual Special OlympicsColorado Polar Plunge. To help support a great cause, thePolice Department plungers demonstrated their act ofgoodwill by participating in the event’s Splash and Dashactivities including the combination of a 5K run/walkfollowed by the Polar Plunge. All participants tell me theirexperience plunging into the icy water was not asinvigorating as being able to contribute to an organizationsuch as Special Olympics Colorado.

The mission of Special Olympics Colorado is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety ofOlympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectualdisabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to developphysical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy andparticipate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship withtheir families, other Special Olympics athletes and thecommunity. You can learn more about their 22 sports, 100events, 6,600 volunteers, and 15,000 athletes atspecialolympicsco.org.

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM If you live or work in Greenwood Village, you can appreciatethe snow removal activities our crews from Public Works andParks, Trails and Recreation perform on our streets,sidewalks, and trail systems prior to, during, and after everysnowstorm. For many years, our staff has delivered aspectacular level of snow removal services that we have beenaccustomed to that makes Greenwood Village one of the bestcities in which to live and work. I extend my appreciation toevery staff member of both departments who work everysnowstorm. Every storm requires a large number of people tostep up to be snow plow operators, ATV plow drivers, snowthrowers and shovelers, and mechanics. When a storm hits,our affected employees shift into a 24 hour a day battle modeto manage the snow and ensure every roadway and trail issafe for motorists and pedestrians.

KUDOS TO CHERRY CREEKHIGH SCHOOL MATH TEAM It was the City’s privilege to recognize 20 students of CherryCreek High School Math Team at the March 2 City Councilmeeting. The Cherry Creek High School Math Team consistsof some of the brightest students at Cherry Creek HighSchool. This group of stellar students competes many timesthroughout the year in statewide and national competitions.Recently, their competition in the “Interstellar Math MadnessCompetition” with approximately 500 schools and 14,482participants resulted in their placement in the “final four.”The top five students are scored for each team, with CherryCreek High School placing six students ranked in the top500, two in the top 200, and one in the top 10 of all theparticipants. Congratulations to the Cherry Creek HighSchool Math Team for their dedication and continuedsuccess with mathematics. You are some of the country’sbrightest youth that will make a notable difference in theworld. We wish you all a successful life. GV

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District 4 Councilmember T.J. Gordon along with Cherry CreekHigh School Math Team.

Left to right: Gavin Chavez, Karen Hendricksen and RodneyValenzuela do the polar plunge.


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GVTV 8 PROGRAMSVillage ShowcaseJoin Mayor Ron Rakowsky as he showcasesall the latest happenings and greatest eventstaking place in Greenwood Village.

Beyond The Green A program highlighting the parks, trails andopen space system in the Village.

Over 50 And Loving It! A program focused on issues and eventsaffecting people 50+ years of age.

Safety Matters In Greenwood Village Learn about safety issues in GreenwoodVillage and techniques to help keep you andyour family safe.

GV Business Connections Get an inside look at the businesscommunity of Greenwood Village and learnabout some important business topics.

GV Kids, Ink!® News Hosted by youth news reporters, thisprogram features youth activities and eventsin the community.

The Village Insider Get a glimpse of the people and projectsbehind the doors at City Hall.

Colorado Connected Produced by the Colorado Communicationsand Utility Alliance (CCUA), the programfeatures programs on regional issues.

NASA 360 Produced by the National Institute ofAerospace for NASA, this program examineshow technologies developed by and forNASA are used in everything from spaceexploration to everyday consumer products.

Graceful Aging Enjoy this program to learn about elder careneeds. You’ll laugh, think and be inspired toimprove your life.

Denver Press Club Hosted by the Denver Press Club, thisprogram features discussions with membersof the press and community.

Jazz Cardio Strength StretchA powerfully fun and effective workout thatwill lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy doseof cardio, strength and stretch moves andfinish up feeling energized for the start andend of your day.

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NEW THIS MONTH ON GVTV 8

Village ShowcaseMayor Rakowsky takes viewers on a tour of the VillageCenter to see theprogress to date on the development ofthis unique transit-oriented project around the Arapahoelight rail station.

Beyond The Green

Learn aboutsome historic

barns in the Village

and theiringenuity and

significance inthe community.

GV Kids, Ink!®

NewsThis new programfeatures Max Frieder, a community basedpublic artist fromGreenwood Village who has worked in communities acrossthe globe sharing his love for art.

GV Business

ConnectionsWatch the 2015

State of theVillage and all the festivities.


Don’t have Comcast cable? You can watch GVTV 8 programs on the Village Website at greenwoodvillage.com oron The City of Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

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AVAILABLE ON COMCAST CABLE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,SEVEN DAYS A WEEK PROVIDING PROGRAMMING REGARDING IMPORTANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL TOPICS.

March Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio

6:30 a.m. Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams

9:00 a.m. Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

9:10 a.m. Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

9:20 a.m. Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50!

9:30 a.m. Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

SafetyMatters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

9:40 a.m. GV Business Connections

GV Business Connections






9:50 a.m. GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

10:00 a.m. The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

10:30 a.m. NASA 360 Colorado Connected

NASA 360 Colorado Connected

NASA 360 Colorado Connected

NASA 360

11:00 a.m. Graceful Aging

Graceful Aging

Graceful Aging

Graceful Aging

11:30 a.m. Denver Press Club

Denver LoftSessions

Denver Press Club

Denver Loft Sessions

Denver Press Club

Denver Loft Sessions

Denver Press Club

Noon Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

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Bulletin Board

3:00 p.m. Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio

3:30 p.m. Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams

6:00 p.m. Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

7:00 p.m. Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

7:10 p.m. Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond theGreen

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

7:20 p.m. Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50!

7:30 p.m. Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

7:40 p.m. GV Business Connections







7:50 p.m. GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

8:00 p.m. The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

8:30 p.m. NASA 360 Denver Loft Sessions

NASA 360 Denver Loft Sessions

NASA 360 Denver Loft Sessions

NASA 360

9:00 p.m. Graceful Aging

Colorado Connected

Graceful Aging

Colorado Connected

Graceful Aging

Colorado Connected

Graceful Aging

9:30 p.m. Denver Press Club

Denver Press Club

Denver Press Club

Denver Press Club


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QUALITY OF LIFE

Greenwood Village residentsexpressed high levels of satisfactionwith the quality of life in theVillage. Nearly all residents (99%)rated the overall quality of life inthe Village as either excellent orgood. Residents also mentioned awide range of items they like most aboutGreenwood Village, with “parks/trails”being mentioned most frequently.Additionally, when asked what theywould like addressed in GreenwoodVillage, only 29% of those completingthe survey responded. Of those thatresponded, issues related to traffic, suchas “traffic control/management measures”(21%), “reduce traffic” (7%) and “reducespeeding” (3%) were mentioned mostfrequently as ones residents would likeaddressed.

SAFETY

Nearly all residents are very positiveabout personal and home safety. For thesequestions, residents were asked torespond whether they felt safe orunsafe. Ninety-eight percent ofresidents feel safe in their homewith a similar number (97%)feeling safe in their neighborhood.A high number (96%) also feelsafe in shopping areas within theVillage. The vast majority ofresidents also feel safe when usingparks and open spaces (88%), andwhile a lower number answeredthat they felt safe (81%) whenusing Village Trails, many

respondents to that question (15%) hadno opinion. In addition, nearly 9 in 10residents were satisfied with the presenceof police around their home/property.

AESTHETICS AND BEAUTY

Residents gave high ratings to itemsregarding the aesthetics and beauty of theVillage. Nearly all residents rated theoverall appearance of medians andstreetscapes (98%) as excellent or good,and the appearance and cleanliness ofdrainageways and streams also scored ahigh rating (87%) as excellent or good aswell.

2014 CITIZENSURVEYRESULTSMAINTAIN HIGH RATINGS In November 2014, the Villageconducted anothercomprehensive Citizen Survey toassess the level of citizensatisfaction with a wide varietyof specific outcomes provided bythe Village, and identify whereimprovements are needed. TheVillage last conducted a CitizenSurvey in 2012.

The Citizen Survey was mailedto all households of the Village,of which 1,551 surveys werecompleted and returned,representing an overall responserate of 25.6 percent. New thisyear, residents were also giventhe option of completing theirsurvey online. The format of thesurvey was the same as 2012with a few minor changes tomake completion easier and togive residents more opportunityto provide specific input throughopen-ended questions along withthe ranking questions.

As part of the Survey’s goal toevaluate the Village’sperformance in serving residentsand identify any neededimprovements, the CitizenSurvey asked questions regardingthe following outcomes: qualityof life; safety; aesthetics andbeauty; recreation and leisureactivities; mobility and ease oftravel; Village identity and senseof community; trash services;and customer service.

99% OF RESIDENTS RATE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GV AS EXCELLENT OR GOOD

98% OF RESIDENTS FEEL SAFE IN THEIR HOME

98% OF RESIDENTS GAVEEXCELLENT/GOOD RATINGS ON THE APPEARANCE OFMEDIANS AND STREETSCAPES

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QUALITY OF PARKS,TRAILS, RECREATION,LEISURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Greenwood Village residents ratedVillage parks, trails and open spacevery highly. Residents again had fivepossible responses for these questions— Excellent, Good, Average, Poor andNo Opinion. Ninety-four percentrated the overall quality andappearance of parks, trails and openspace as excellent or good. Mostresidents responded that the overallaccessibility to parks trails and openspace from their home was alsoexcellent or good (92%). How well theVillage provides diverse recreationalopportunities scored somewhat lowerwith 79% rating it highly, however,13% had no opinion and only 1%gave a rating of poor.

MOBILITY AND EASE OF TRAVEL

In 2014, Village residents gave veryhigh ratings to the overall quality ofpavement in Greenwood Village. Morethan 9 out of 10 residents (93%) rated

this outcome as either excellent (49%)or good (44%). In past surveys and inthe 2014 survey, residents haveidentified traffic or related items asissues in the Village, so in the 2014survey questions that were added inthe 2012 survey were asked againrelated to traffic signals. Over 8 in 10(83%) rated the efficiency of trafficsignals as excellent or good duringnon-rush hour times, with 11% ratingthem as average. During rush hourtimes, a smaller number (52%) ratedthem as excellent or good with 28%given them a rating of average.

VILLAGE RELATIONSHIPS,IDENTITY AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY

In the survey, residents were also askedto respond to questions about Villageidentity and sense of community usingfive possible responses — stronglyagree, agree, disagree, strongly disagreeand no opinion. Over 8 in 10 (82%)indicated that they strongly agree oragree that they have a high degree oftrust and confidence in Villagegovernment. When asked if the Villagekeeps them well informed aboutcommunity issues and values, 83%rated it highly and 78% agreed theyhave a good understanding ofcommunity issues and values. Thesources of information were rated aseither useful or not useful with thefollowing percentages for the usefulrating: Greenwood Village Newsletter(88%), interaction with Village staff

(61%), Greenwood Village website(51%) and attendance at Villagesponsored meetings (31%)

CUSTOMER SERVICE

A large percentage of residents (75%)had contacted Greenwood Village for aservice or information within the past24 months. These residents gave theVillage very high ratings for itscustomer service (95%) as eitherexcellent or good.

Specific information about concerns orissues from the surveys are beingfollowed up on by Village staff withover 300 citizens being contacted sincethe surveys were first returned inNovember. The information obtainedfrom the survey is also being used at abroader level to examine specificservice areas for ways the Village canimprove its service.

For more information on the 2014Citizen Survey, please call Matt Cohrs,Assistant to the City Manager, at 303-486-5746. To view a completecopy of the report, please visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com. GV

94% OF RESIDENTS RATEDQUALITY AND APPEARANCE OF PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE AS EXCELLENT OR GOOD

93% OF RESIDENTS GAVE HIGHRATINGS TO THE QUALITY OFPAVEMENT IN THE VILLAGE


82% OF RESIDENTS HAVE A HIGH DEGREE OF TRUST IN VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

95% OF RESIDENTS GAVE THE VILLAGE HIGH RATINGSFOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

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OUR NATURALenvironmentCONSERVE WATER AND SAVEMONEY ON YOUR WATER BILLS In 2015, Greenwood Village is partnering once again withDenver as part of last year’s Water Saver Partnership to

educate residents on waysto save water and moneyon their water bills whilemaintaining the beautyfound in Villageneighborhoods.

GARDEN IN A BOX Are you looking for an affordable, easy way to make youryard more interesting and water-efficient?

More than just pretty flowers, Garden In A Box provides asignificant water conservation tool in the form of a plant-by-number garden kit. These Xeric, perennial flower garden kits

deliver everythingyou need to installprofessionallydesignedlandscape plansfor sun, shade,and everything in

between. Use less water, attract more pollinators, and bringcolorful beauty to your yard. Green thumb optional.

There are six pre-planned garden designs to choose from,including a vegetable garden. Each garden contains 15 to 28plants, are grown in Colorado, and come with plant and careguides.

Choose from five fantastic gardens:• Native Roots, full sun, $144• Morning Sunrise, full sun, $144• Pollinator’s Paradise, full sun, $99• Mountain Shadows, part shade, $144• Colorful Chef, full sun-part shade, $69• Greatest Hits of Xeriscape, full sun, $64

Greenwood Village residents can purchase these kits for $25off. Discounts are limited and gardens went on sale March 6.Residents will be able to pick up their Garden in a Box onSaturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall.

For more information, or to buy your discounted Garden InA Box, visit conservationcenter.org/gardens or call 303-999-3820, ext. 222. GV

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DENVER WATER’S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO GREENWOOD VILLAGE SCHOOLS How would you like for Denver Water to present about waterrelated topics for your kids in school? The Youth EducationProgram at Denver Water extends free presentations andinteractive activities for students from grades 3 through 12.Denver Water has been educating students through theprogram for over five years. To find a list of topics, you mayvisit http://www.denverwater.org/ EducationOutreach/Speakers/and click on Student classroom presentations. At the bottom ofthe page, a representative from the school can complete theonline form to submit a request for Denver Water to speak inthe classroom. (Online form is also available athttp://www.denverwater.org/EducationOutreach/Speakers/ClassroomSpeakerRequestForm/) Let your schools know if youare interested in having them sign up!

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FIX A LEAK WEEK:CUT YOUR WATER USE WITH SIMPLE REPAIRS More than 1 trillion gallons of waterleak from homes in the U.S. each year.Good news: Most leaks are easy to fix,and repairing those problems can savehomeowners on their water bills.

The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency promotes Fix a Leak WeekMarch 16-22, 2015, as a reminder towatch for leaks and look for hiddenproblems. Denver Water encouragescustomers to repair leaks all year longbecause it’s an easy way to stop waste.

Keep your home leak-free by followingthese tips:

• Fix dripping faucets, toilet flappersand showerheads.

• Eliminate common leaks byretrofitting your home with newWaterSense fixtures and other

high-efficiency appliances.

• Follow Denver Water’s step-by-stepguide for repairing a leaky toilet orfaucet at www.denverwater.org/Conservation/TipsTools.

• Check out www.denverwater.org/rebates for information about toiletrebates.

• Check your irrigation system forleaks each spring to make sure itwas not damaged by frost orfreezing.

• To ensure your in-ground irrigationsystem is not leaking, contact acertified WaterSense irrigationpartner. Visit www.epa.gov/watersense/meet_our_partners.htmlfor a complete list of contacts.

Fixing small leaks can add up to majorsavings. Visit www.denverwater.org/conservation or www.epa.gov/watersense for more information onconserving water indoors and out.

‘TEXT TO 9-1-1’ ISNOW AVAILABLE INARAPAHOE COUNTY ‘CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU MUST’ The Greenwood Village PoliceDepartment, under the ArapahoeCounty E9-1-1 Authority, hasimplemented the ability to receive textmessages from the public if they senda text to 9-1-1. “Text to 9-1-1”provides another method to reachpolice in an emergency if a situation istoo dangerous to make a phone call to9-1-1. The service is also provided forthe hearing and speech impaired. Theindustry encourages the public to,“call if you can, text if you must.”

Currently, the four major cell phonecarriers – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobileand Verizon Wireless – provide thisservice to their customers whetherthey live in Arapahoe County or not.The service requires the citizen to bephysically located in ArapahoeCounty when the text message is sent.“Text to 9-1-1” is not offered incounties outside of Arapahoe at thistime and if a text message is sent to 9-1-1 the customer will receive a textmessage that states, “please make avoice call to 9-1-1. There is no textservice to 9-1-1 at this time.”

HOW TO TEXT TO 9-1-1 IN AN EMERGENCY:• Enter the numbers “911” in the

“To” field. • The first text message to 9-1-1

should be brief and contain thelocation of the emergency and typeof help needed.

• Push the “Send” button.• Be prepared to answer questions

and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 call taker.

• Text in simple words — do not useabbreviations.

• Keep the text message brief andconcise.

WHEN TO TEXT TO 9-1-1:• If you are hearing impaired. • When a voice call could increase a

threat.• If you are injured and cannot speak. • If you are in a remote location and

can only send a text message.

For more information, please call theGreenwood Village Police Departmentat 303-773-2525. GV

9-1-1 WHAT IS YOUR LOCATION? Citizens should be reminded when you call 9-1-1, based on the method you use to call,Police may or may not know your location. Be prepared to give information so theycan pinpoint your exact location.

• From A Landline: The Police will know the address you are calling from. • Multi-Line System (office building): The Police will know the address you are

calling from, but not your location in or outside the building. • Cellular Phone: The Police will know the location of the cell phone site your phone

is using, but not your location. • Text: The Police will not know your location from where the text is sent.

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SPRINGTIME IS IN THE AIR…LET THE CONSTRUCTIONPROJECTS BEGIN As Spring approaches, you may be thinking about homeimprovement projects, bringing many questions to mind:Here’s what you need to know before beginning your project.

Q: What projects require a building permit? A: A permit is generally required for any new building,addition, alteration, repair, change in use of an existingbuilding or structure, site improvements, some landscaping,outdoor living amenities including patios, fire pits, hot tubs,swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, decks, pergolas and waterfeatures.

Residential dwelling unit examples may include re-roof,interior remodel, window replacement, water heaterreplacement, fences, basement finish, decks, patio covers andsheds. Permits are not required for painting, floor covering orother similar finish work.

Q: Why do I need a permit? A: The Community Development Department is dedicatedto protecting the health, safety and well-being of thecommunity by ensuring that all construction is completedconsistent with safety standards. The permit process assuresthe appropriate use of land through the enforcement ofzoning ordinance and the safety of residents throughenforcement of the building codes.

Q: What types of drawings, plans, site plans, or other paper work are required?A: Please contact the Community Development Departmentfor specific submission requirements. Small, simple projectsrequire minimum documentation. Larger projects requiremore detailed information.

Q: I have a Homeowners Association. Will they need to be contacted for approval?A: You should contact your HOA to understand their reviewprocess. Your permit application to the City of GreenwoodVillage is independent from the HOA approval process.

Q: When should I apply for a permit?A: Please submit your building permit application to theCommunity Development Department before you begin anywork. We recommend you have a complete understanding ofyour HOA requirements before submitting your permitapplication.

Q: How long will the permitting process take? A: The Community Development Department works quicklyto respond to your permit application. For example,complete submissions for residential re-roof, landscape orinterior remodel permits are usually reviewed within threebusiness days. Residential decks or additions are generallyreviewed within five business days.

Q: How much will the building permit cost?A: Permit fees are calculated based upon the valuation of theproposed project. Building fees include a permit fee, a planreview fee and building materials use tax. All fees are paidprior to the issuance of the building permit.

ENHANCING OUR community

CONTRACTORS WITH NO BUILDING PERMITS

Residents should be aware that some homeowners may bepaying their contractors for building permits for their projects,but the contractors may not be obtaining the necessary permits

to complete the project.

Without a buildingpermit, residents will notreceive the benefits ofcode complianceinspections to ensurethe project wasconstructed safely.


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Q: How is building materials use tax calculated? A: Building materials use tax is calculated based on thevaluation of the proposed project, which includes the totalcost of the project, including building materials, labor,overhead expenses, and profit.

The building materials use tax is 3.25%, of which 3% is theVillage’s Use Tax and 0.25% is designated to ArapahoeCounty Open Space Tax. The estimated tax due is 3.25% of60% of the cost of construction. The first $3,500 of buildingmaterial is exempt. Tax-exempt entities such as governmentagencies and religious and charitable organizations areexempt from the building materials use tax.

Q: How do I choose the right contractor?A: You don’t want your home improvement repairs to lead todespair. To protect yourself from home improvement fraud,only do business with local and well established businesses.Never do business with someone who shows up uninvited onyour doorstep. Never allow anyone into your home that youdo not know and trust. Report any suspicious visitors to yourhome to the Greenwood Village Police Department at 303-773-2525.

All contractors who are hired to perform constructionactivities in the Village are required to be licensed and

provide proof of necessary insurance. All permits issued bythe Village Building Division will be issued on letter-sizedgray paper. The permit is required to be on the job site at alltimes to enable inspectors to document their review of thecontractor’s work.

Get a written contract spelling out what work will be done,what materials will be used, what it will cost and when workwill start and when it will be completed. Verify that thecontractor has proof of licenses, workmen’s compensationand liability insurance before any work begins on your home.Have yourself listed as an additional insured on thecontractor’s policy.

All building permits through the Village will be issued onletter-sized yellow paper. The permit is required to be on thejob site at all times to enable inspectors to document theirreview of the contractor’s work. Homeowners having remodelwork done should always request to see the permit prior toallowing construction to begin. You may also contact theBuilding Division at any time to ask if a permit has beenissued for your project at 303-486-5783.

For more information about building your home improve-ment project, please call Community Development at 303-486-5783 or visit [email protected]. GV

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITYCOMMISSION APPOINTMENTThe following citizen was appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council:

Ralph WielebaBoard of Adjustments

& Appeals District 2

For more information on how to serve on a Village boardor commission, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-486-5752.

PUBLIC HEARING

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMay 4, 2014 at 7 p.m. at City Hall

The City Council will conduct a Public Hearing for citizens toprovide comments and suggestions on needed improvementswithin the Village to be considered during the development ofthe 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program. The CapitalImprovement Program (CIP) is a program to plan the physicaldevelopment and maintenance of the community’sinfrastructure over the short and long term. The programincludes: roads, drainage, transportation, parks, trails, andpublic use facilities. The public hearing will be held in theCouncil Chambers at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street. Formore information, please contact John Sheldon, Director ofPublic Works, at 303-708-6100.

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“Arabian Nights” is an enticing taleabout magic and secret treasure retoldover the years for children’s delight andwhimsy. As the story unfolds, Ali Baba isat work cutting firewood in the forest,and he happens to overhear abouthidden treasure in a cave, sealed bymagic. And to his surprise, after locatingthe cave, with magic words he is able toaccess the glorious treasure awaitingwithin. With the 2011 opening of theAli Baba Grill in the Village, you canalso experience a culinary treasure indining and unlock the mystique ofMiddle Eastern cuisine to discoverenchanting delicacies. Accessibility tothis hidden treasure is as easy as sayingthe words, “Open Sesame!!”

Located in the Landmark ShoppingCenter, the Ali Baba Grill contains someof the most luscious and satisfyingentrees with an international flair andambiance to match. Once inside you willdiscover a dining experience havingLebanese, Persian, Syrian, Saudi Arabian,and Mediterranean influences. “Weopened our doors to create an extremelyrelaxing and casual atmosphere for thecommunity that is centrally accessible,”says owner Hasan Aoutabachi. “Weknow our customers by name anddelight in giving them authentic MiddleEastern cuisine that is of high qualityand also reasonably priced.”

Chef Fiyahd Aoutabachi was born inSyria, and spent a decade cooking inSaudi Arabia, arriving in Denver andGolden over 20 years ago to begin alegacy of wonderful Middle Easternrestaurant offerings. His winning dishesreflect both his family background andhis cooking experiences. Traditionalfamily recipes for kabobs, stews, andcurries accompanied Fiyahd and werecarefully passed down to Hasan, his son.Hasan learned all the ins and outs of thisfamily business growing up helping hisfather after school. “I knew I wouldopen a restaurant of my own one day!”

exclaimed Hasan. In 2011 Hasanachieved his dream and now he runs theAli Baba Grill in the Village, preservingall the tradition and flair of his family’slegacy.

From the moment you enter therestaurant, you will experience anenticing ambiance. An exquisitechandelier adorns the entryway andceiling, with over 2,000 hand assembleddecorative crystals. All of the lightfixtures have come from Lebanon.Handmade cushions and couches withluxurious Syrian silken materialembellish the couches where you find aplace to sit. You will be enveloped in aninviting and aesthetic comfort adornedby numerous artisan art pieces andornate tea sets. Once you settle in, youwill delight in the tasty offerings on themenu which are all daily prepared andpresented with the finest and freshestingredients available.

A variety of kabobs are offered, deeplymarinated in savory olive oil, herbs andlemon, then seared hot and served withsucculent onions and bell peppers.Hearty chunks of meat of your choiceare speared and glazed with honey andbrown sugar. Grilled lamb chops, rubbedwith garlic, salt and black pepper, andfragrant saffron are offered. Aromaticlamb, chicken, and shrimp curries areoffered. All of these family recipes areslow cooked to perfection and beckonyour palate with each and every bite.Chicken Shawarma, tender chicken filetsmarinated in a succulent garlic sauce, isanother very popular dish. Ali Babaspecialties also include bamya (okra), adelightfully stewed and slowly cookedfamily recipe containing lamb, cilantro,garlic, pomegranate and tomatoes.

There are also a number of outstandingsoups and salads on their extensivemenu. The Lentil Soup, Noodle Soup,and Tabboulah are all family recipes that

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ALI BABA GRILL

BUSINESSspotlight

5380 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd.#110J • 303-779-0026www.alibabagrill.com11 a.m.-9 p.m. Daily


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Since 1991, the Greenwood VillageChamber of Commerce has served theSoutheast Business Corridor throughinformation, education, networking andadvocacy.

The Greenwood Village Chamber is avaluable resource in growing yourbusiness. We support and promote ourmember businesses and provideopportunities for growth. When youtake advantage of the programs, youcan:

• Learn from the expertise ofprominent business professionals

• Use an extensive network to promoteand grow your business

• Share your knowledge to help others• Join forces with local leaders to

promote the Southeast Corridor• Give back to the community through

special programs and events• Find new and innovative ways to

promote your business

Visit our Web site at:www.dtcchamber.com

E-mail us: [email protected] Landmark Way, Suite 1615Greenwood Village, CO 80111Phone: 303-290-9922Fax: 303-962-4640

DTC |GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBERupdateCHAMBERCONNECTIONS One of the most exciting parts of theannual March madness of the NCAABasketball tournaments is that eachyear, an unsung, unheralded teamnobody expected arises to captureglory. For the DTC|GreenwoodVillage Chamber of Commerce, thisreminds us of an often unsung,unheralded team critical in capturingglory for our members, our team ofChamber Ambassadors.

The investment of time to serve as aDTC|Greenwood Village Chamber’sAmbassador provides a rich reward forvolunteers looking to engage the localbusiness community and expand theirspheres of influence. The goals of anAmbassador are simple:• Make new members feel welcome

by providing a personal voice forthe Chamber.

• Communicate with Chambermembers to encourageparticipation in programs and

events that will help derive themost benefits possible frommembership.

• Assist the Chamber staff withmember retention and newmember development.

Without the Ambassadors, it is not anoverstatement to sayDTC|Greenwood Village Chambercould not host events such as theRolling Dreams Summer Festival, theTaste of the Tech Center, theDTC|Greenwood Village ChamberGolf Tournament and others. TheAmbassadors work closely withChamber leadership to recruit supportand sponsorships for events throughfinancial and material contributions.Just as importantly, the Ambassadorsthen work closely with those partnersto make sure the sponsors receive areturn on their investment. “Our Board is dedicated to theAmbassador program because it trulyis one of those ‘win-win’ scenarios forall sides,” said John Herbers,DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber

CEO. “We have some energetic newleadership that will make this programmore rewarding, successful andfulfilling thanks to new ideas and newsystems that will make it better thanever.”

To learn about becoming aDTC|Greenwood Village Ambassadorand becoming a strong connector in thelocal business community, contact theChamber at 303-290-9922.

www.dtcchamber.com for updates onhow to snag your tickets before they sellout. GV


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continued from page 14are sensational complements to your meal. The Greek Saladis also popular, with an option to add chicken, gyro, orshrimp at a nominal charge. A variety of appetizers includeHummus, Baba Ghanouj, and Grilled Mushrooms to initiateyour tasty adventure. A wonderful daily Lunch Special is alsooffered and reasonably priced at $7.95 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.daily. Numbers of gluten free items are also available inaddition to a nice selection of Lebanese wines. Arak, aLebanese liquor that tastes like black licorice is very popular,and extremely rare to find in Colorado. Before you leavedon’t forget to try one of their baklavas which highlight theirdesert menu.

The dynamics of the community inspired Hasan to locate inthe Village. Giving back to the community with the bestMiddle Eastern cuisine is what fuels Hasan’s passion. Thegrill has sponsored kids youth baseball teams (Creek FlashBaseball), and has participated in the Taste of GreenwoodVillage to benefit local community organizations.

On Friday and Saturday evenings Ali Baba Grill offers liveguitar music with a strikingly Middle Eastern beat. Therestaurant is also available for weddings, birthday parties,engagement parties, showers, graduations, and businessmeetings; sections can be reserved for any event, large orsmall. There is also an extensive catering menu. You canselect from their entire menu to help create that perfectevent. Ask about their specialty of baked, stuffed wholelambs which are reasonably priced and very popular. Mentionthis Newsletter article in the month of March and receive afree baklava with the purchase of any meal.

Ali Baba Grill is located at 5380 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd.#110J Greenwood Village, CO 80111. For catering or anyother additional information visit their website atwww.alibabagrill.com or call 303-779-0026. Hours ofoperation are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Escape to Ali Baba Grill,where a sensational dining treasure awaits you!! GV

AUTOBODY SERVICES Caliber Holdings Corporation 9400 East Arapahoe Road303-768-8987

BEAUTY SALON & DAY SPAEllen Grace Enterprise,Incorporated c/o Collajio Salon & Day Spa 8745 East Orchard Road, Suite 514303-779-6212

CHIROPRACTIC PROVIDER 5280 Balanced Health Center 5690 DTC Boulevard, Suite 140 E303-847-0905

ENGINEERING Farnsworth Group, Incorporated 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 1100303-692-8838

FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPPLIERDanny’s Sushi 4910 South Yosemite Street 281-763-3267

HEALTH & BEAUTYCornerstone Health Services 7447 East Berry Avenue 303-770-4227

INSURANCE Dustin Comm Insurance Agency 7395 East Orchard Road, Suite 300720-263-2763

Phifer Johnston, LLC 5600 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 230 303-759-0079

The SIG Advisors 7395 East Orchard Road, Suite 400303-635-6454

LEGAL SERVICES Bulow & Associates, LLC 7400 East Crestline Circle, Suite 250720-554-9516

Feingold Horton, PLLC6161 South Syracuse Way, Suite 260303-292-0788

MARKET INTELLIGENCECMO Intelligence, LLC 6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle,Suite 245 E303-478-4045

MEDICAL SUPPLIESLED Technologies, Incorporated 6000 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 110303-646-0543

MORTGAGE SERVICESFairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 306866-912-4800

SecurityNational MortgageCompany7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 301303-771-0858

SecurityNational Mortgage Company8480 East Orchard Road, Suite 4200303-771-0858

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Madison & Company Properties, LTD 5600 South Quebec Street, Suite A-113303-771-3850

RETAIL Framing Creations, Incorporated 4940 South Yosemite Street, Suite E5303-771-9033

BUSINESS UNDERNEW OWNERSHIPBAKERYDonut Maker 9625 East Arapahoe Road, Suite E303-799-1702

BEAUTY SALON & DAY SPASky Nails & Spa9555 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 7 303-649-2272

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Jersey Mike’s Subs 5137 South Yosemite Street 303-740-9100

RETAILGreenwood Village Running Company 8505 East Arapahoe Road 303-770-5131

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COYOTE ACTIVITY INCREASING IN THE SPRING COYOTES EXPECTED TO BEHAVE MOREAGGRESSIVE TO PROTECT NEW PUPS Wildlife experts indicate that most coyote and humanconflicts have been a direct result of human behavior such asfeeding coyotes, walking a dog without a leash, or leavingfood or water outside for your pets. Although these behaviorsmay seem innocent, they are actually harmful to you andyour family, and to the health and safety of the coyotepopulation.

Spring is denning season for coyotes with new pups in thedens, coyotes are expected to behave more aggressively.Citizens are encouraged to take precautions when enjoyingthe outdoors to prevent a negative encounter with thesewildlife animals.

The feeding of coyotes by humans is one of the most harmfulactions man can inflict on coyotes and wild animalpopulations. It is essential to minimize human/coyoteconflict, as well as to the health and well-being of coyotes, tonot be fed by humans. Coyotes used to being fed becomehabituated to human-provided food and alter their foragingand hunting behavior. The feeding of coyotes encouragesthem to remain in residential areas, increasing theirencounters with pets and humans.

What You Can Do: • Never feed coyotes! Intentionally feeding coyotes is

illegal and these laws will be enforced. • Please do not feed coyotes anywhere. • Keep pet food and water inside. • Discourage others from feeding coyotes. • Do not touch young coyotes. A coyote that appears

orphaned most often is not; the mother is usually nearby.

• Teach children notto feed, play with,or pet coyotes.

• Do not givecoyotes theopportunity to getinto your garbage;keep garbage insealed containerswith secure lids.

• Remove attractantsfrom your yardsuch as pet food,water sources, birdfeeders and fallenfruit.

• Fully enclosegardens andcompost piles.

KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH As coyotes adapt to their surroundings, they have discoveredthat humans provide a sufficient source for food, water, andshelter. Coyotes will feed on whatever is available to them,including your household pets. While some attacks on petshave been known to occur in backyards, many coyote-petinteractions occur when a household pet is allowed to roamfree.

What You Can Do: • Keep pets on a six-foot leash when walking at all times.

It is illegal to have your dog off a leash and the law willbe enforced.

• Never allow your pets to “play” with a coyote. • Pick up small pets if confronted by a coyote. • Always supervise your pet when outside, especially at

dawn and dusk. • Never leave cats or dogs outside after dark. • If you must leave your pet outside, secure it in a fully

enclosed kennel. • Keep your pets up-to-date on vaccinations.

REPORT COYOTE BEHAVIOR AND ACTIVITY Please call the Greenwood Village Police Department at 303-773-2525 with information on coyote sightings. ThePolice Department is actively keeping a record of coyoteactivity in the Village which will assist the Village in trackingthe coyote population. GV

IF A COYOTE APPROACHES YOU

Be as Big, Mean, and Loud as possible

• Wave your arms and throw objects at the coyote

• Shout in a deep, loud and authoritative voice

• DO NOT RUN or turn your back on the coyote

• Face the coyote and back away slowly

• If attacked, fight back with your fists and feet

OUR NATURALenvironment

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FRESH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR LANDSCAPING GOT BROWN NEEDLES?Picture vast, treeless plains at the foot of the Rockies and youwill have a representation of what Denver looked like beforeEuropean settlers populated the area. With the exception ofsome cottonwoods growing along the South Platte River, theFront Range was mainly vegetated by native grasses and a fewshrubs. No trees.

There is a good reason why trees don’t grow naturally here.The inconsistency of our weather can be brutal for plantsthat have not adapted to these conditions. Wild temperatureswings and strong variations in precipitation can make for anenvironment that is hostile to our woody plants, makingthem targets for insects and disease because of the stress theyendure.

The extreme weather of last November was an example ofhow conditions can wreak havoc on our trees. After a longerthan usual warm spell, temperatures plummeted in one 24-hour period, leaving our trees unprepared for the dive in themercury because they didn’t get the necessary signals to helpthem harden off for the upcoming winter. Both deciduousand evergreen trees were affected.

While most trees will probably recover, there will be injury tosome, with the possibility that a number of them, particularlyevergreens, may not survive. Much of the lingering effects of

last fall might not be evidentuntil mid-Spring. Symptomsin evergreens are tan or brownneedles on parts of the tree orcompletely covering the tree.Deciduous trees may showsome twig or branch diebackwhen they start to leaf out.

You can help mitigate thedamaging effects by givingattention to your trees now.During dry periods in fall andwinter when there is no snowcover, water your treesperiodically. Because most treeroots are in the upper 18” ofsoil and spread laterally, yourtree’s roots probably extendthroughout your yard, andyou will need to irrigate a large area. A frog eye sprinkler willgive you good coverage.

If your trees continue to exhibit symptoms into the latespring and summer, the cause may be other than weatherconditions. To have an evaluation, call a certified arborist.

For further information view the YouTube video, “ConiferDamage” by CSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic or access the latestCSU research-based information on winter watering at:http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/ Garden/07211.html. GV

MASTERgardener

MEASLES UPDATE FROM TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Tri-County Health Department is very concerned about the risk of measles in the community in light of the current and expanding measlesoutbreak, which has already impacted Colorado with one case occurring following an exposure in Disneyland. Measles is extremelycontagious and can cause serious illness including hospitalization, pneumonia, or brain infection, especially among those persons withweakened immune systems.

Residents are encouraged to check your child’s immunization record to assure your child has received two doses of MMR (measles, mumps,rubella) vaccine. Vaccination is the only way to protect yourself from infection. Ninety percent of people who are not immune to measles andcome in contact with a measles case will become sick and then spread the illness to others.

If you have questions or concerns about measles or MMR vaccine, or you would like the health department to review your child’s vaccinerecord in the Colorado Immunization Information Registry to see if they have received the vaccine, please contact the Tri-County HealthDepartment Immunization Program at 303-451-0123. Vaccines are also available at the health department for people who do not haveinsurance or whose health insurance does not cover vaccines, or for families on Medicaid and CHP+ insurance. Information about clinicsopportunities, locations, and times is located at www.tchd.org/356/Immunizations.


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

Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration

For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

RECREATIONprogramsSPRING BREAK SPORTS Join us at Westlands Park formiscellaneous games such as, flagfootball, dodge ball, ultimateFrisbee and various other recessgames. No equipment is necessary.So grab a friend and come on over!Healthy snacks and drinks will beprovided.

A mandatory sign-in sheet must be completed by parents for each participanton each day. The program is subject to weather conditions.

Day and Dates: Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: Westlands Park, 5701 South Quebec Street Age: 6 to 12 years old Fee: $1 per day per participantLimit: 40 participants per day

Drop-In ProgramNot going away for Spring Break? Come out and play!

BOYS AND GIRLS PEE WEE SOCCER Experience the game of soccer in a fun,relaxed environment with your friends.Dribbling, passing, shooting and playinggames will be introduced to theparticipants. Parents are welcome to stayand watch.

Day and Dates: Wednesdays,April 15, 22, 29

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.Location: Silo Park,

9300 East Orchard Road

Age: 4 to 6 years oldFee: $30 per person (all equipment provided)Limit: 20 participants





YOUTH ARTprograms

INFAMOUS SELFIESLearn how to draw and paintyour own self portrait whichwill feature you in in afamous work of art. Whatwill your selfie be?

Day and Dates: Wednesdays,April 8, 15, 22, 29Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.Location: Curtis Arts &Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road,Greenwood VillageCO 80121Ages: 6 to 12 years oldFee: $50 (All supplies included)

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMSSPRING BREAK PAPIER-MÂCHÉOink!!! This spring breakconstruct and design your ownPiggy Bank out of papier-mâché!Participants will learn how to usepapier-mâché and the process that goes into making asculpture using this messy material. Participants will alsodecorate their Piggy Banks using a variety of materials. Yourbeautiful Piggy Bank is guaranteed to hold money!

Days and Dates: Monday, March 30-Wednesday, April 1Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location:

Curtis Arts & Humanities Center2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121

Ages: 6 to 12 years oldFee: $50 (All supplies included)

SPRING INTO ARTDon’t worry about not goingaway for Spring Break, come and create unique works of art!Join us for one day or all three!

Days and Dates: Monday, March 30-Wednesday, April 1

Monday, March 30 — Plate Paintings

Tuesday, March 31 — Paper Quilling

Wednesday, April 1 — Cartoon Character Crayon Melting

Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center

2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village 80121Ages: 6 to 12 years oldFee: $20 per program

(All supplies included)

STAYING ALL DAY?If participating in Spring into Art in the afternoon, pleasebring a sack lunch. Staff will supervise and provide activitiesduring the transition between programs.



CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

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

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

ARTS AND HUMANITIESSCHOLARSHIP TESTIMONIAL

Scenic Designer and Visual Artist Brie Vicek wonthe Greenwood Village Arapahoe County ArtsStudent Scholarship as a graduating senior fromArapahoe High School in 2006. From 2001 until2006 she served on the Greenwood Village Teen ArtBoard and had an active interest in many diverse artforms, most especially theatre and painting.

With the help of this scholarship, she went on tostudy at the University of Northern Colorado where she receiveda BA in Theatre Arts for Scenic Design and a BA in Visual Artsfor Studio Painting. While at UNC, she won a Kennedy CenterAmerican Theatre Festival Meritorious Scenic Design Award forher work on Three Sisters and Anton in Show Business (designed inrepertory).

Her continued interest in design and a full graduate assistantshiptook her across the country where she lives with her husband andis now a recent graduate of the Theatre Design Master of FineArts program at the Pennsylvania State University. Most recentlyshe designed Bernstein’s Mass for Penn State’s College of Art &Architecture’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Some favorite pastdesign credits includeGuys & Dolls,Footloose, ThreeSisters and Handel’sXerxes. While at PennState she served asthe paint shopcoordinator and thispast fall was

welcomed to the university as a part-time faculty memberteaching beginning and advanced scenic painting classes.

Recent and favorite scene painting production credits includeBlood at the Root, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Loves Labors Lost,In the Red and Brown Water, and From Up Here. A love andinterest in design and the integration of the arts and teachingcontinues to inform and propel Brie as she moves forward in hercareer.

With the tools learned at the Curtis Arts & Humanities Centerand aided by the confidence provided by the Arapahoe CountyArts scholarship and many wise mentors, Brie is looking forwardto a long and meaningful relationship with the arts.


YOUTH ART AND MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLSThese are national designations, and we are proud toparticipate. You will be surrounded by art and music.You will see children and their teachers fill the roomwith creativity, and you will be inspired to pick upyour paint brushes.

Join Us For The Two Receptions:March 10: Littleton School District March 17: Cherry Creek School District.

The exhibit continues through April 3.




ADULT ARTprogramsADULT ARTWORKSHOPS

All adult artworkshops takeplace at theCurtis Arts &Humanities.Come and lookat the artwork

on display in the gallery, attend a lectureand participate in a variety of workshopsfor ages 16 and older.

CURTIS ARTS &HUMANITIES CENTERLocation: 2349 East Orchard Road

Greenwood Village, CO 80121Phone: 303-797-1779Hours: Monday through Friday,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PORTRAITURE AND FIGURE PAINTINGWorkshop For Those Who Have Drawing AndPainting ExperienceMastering figurative art is no smallfeat, particularly when it comes toportrait art. Rendering the humanform requires careful attention toproportions, scale and familiaritywith anatomy. Workshop willintroduce students to human figureand portrait drawing and paintingusing a clothed model.

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

8 Week Workshop Dates: March 17-May 12No class on March 31 due to Spring Break Programs

Fee: $150Instructor: Kevin Weckbach

ACRYLIC ANDOIL PAINTINGPainting Workshop For The Beginner And ProfessionalFind your muse in this “hands on”class for the novice or the artistwho wants to revisit their paintingapproach. The instructor will guidestudents into an expressiveexperience with group paintingexercises, “demos” and support forindividual projects. The creativeprocess is explored through lookingat the work of artists and theirtechniques both contemporary andthrough history.

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

4 Week Workshop Dates: April 8-29

Fee: $75Instructor: Kris Iltis

DRAWING ANDSKETCHINGWorkshop For All LevelsBegin or develop your drawing skillsby continuing to learn drawingfundamentals through line, value,perspective, proportion and texture.Through demonstrations, individualinstruction and hands-on exercisesstudents will gain confidence in theircraft by drawing still life, figures,nature, interiors and cityscapes usingcharcoal and graphite.

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m.

4 Week Workshop Dates: April 8-29Fee: $75Instructor: Rick Brogan

ABSTRACTION OF LIFE AND PAINTINGWorkshop For Those Who Have Painting ExperienceStudents will learn how abstract came tobe and the artist who excelled in creatingabstract paintings. Using shape, form,color and line students will create theirown abstract painting composition.

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

6 Week Workshop Dates: March 17-April 28 (No class on March31 due to Spring Break Programs)May 5-June 9

Fee: $115 for each workshopInstructor: Joanne Burney

There is a 10% senior discount for ages 65 years and older for all adult art workshops.




WATERCOLORWorkshop For All Skill LevelsThis thorough exploration of watercolor painting offersinstruction and opportunities for practice in basic wet anddry techniques, washes, blends and use of transparency.Students will explore and practice with a variety of specialtechniques for solving texture and masking problems.

Day and Time: Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Workshop Dates: April 10-May 1Fee: $75Instructor: Rick Brogan

GOUACHEWorkshop For Students Who Have Watercolor ExperienceStudents are invited to learn how to create rich paintingsthrough the practice of layering color in both translucentwatercolor and opaque gouache. All students no matter theirskill level will be encouraged to explore gouache throughexperimentation and specific exercises that cover color theory,under-painting, washes and layering. These methods will beused by students in creating their own gouache paintings.

Day and Time: Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Workshop Dates: April 10-May 1Fee: $75Instructor: Rick Brogan

PAINTING LIKE A MASTER6 Month Acrylic And Oil Painting Workshop For Advanced ArtistsThis intensive six-month workshop is for artists who havealready had artistic training and looking to improve theirskills with well renowned master artist Kevin Weckbach.Each class will spend the morning with a lecture focusing onmaster artists and their painting styles. Then in the afternoonstudents will participate in a variety of drawing and paintingexercises based on the master they have learned about.

Day and Time: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Dates: September 10, 2015-March 3, 2016Fee: $1,152Instructor: Kevin Weckbach

JUST FOR YOU — THE YOUNG AT HEART

THE BREAKFAST CLUB An opportunity for peopleto gather and focus oncreativity, humor,rejuvenation, and well-being… or just talk.Days and Dates: Tuesdays,

April 14, 28, May 5Time: 9 a.m. Facilitator:

Gina Oldenburg, author, speaker,producer/director

CREATING A FAMILY LEGACY The first class includesinformation on how tocreate a Family Legacy. Wewill discuss the process andyou will be given a DVD.Learn how to interviewfamily members and collectinformation with a varietyof tools and questionnaires.On day two, you will bringin memorabilia that will beformed in your personalscrapbook or one providedby Curtis. During thefollowing sessions, you mayshare your special storiesabout yourself, your family,friends, tradition andhistory while creating andpreserving those treasuredmemories for generationsto come. Days and Dates:

Wednesdays,May 6, 20, 27

Time: 10 a.m. Facilitator:

Gina Oldenburg

FASHION TIPSFOR THE YOUNGAT HEART Eileen Fisher, a CherryCreek women’s fashionshop, will present thefashion look for the senioron the go. Also, designyour own personal fashionview.Day and Date:

Wednesday, April 15Time: 10 a.m.Facilitator: Tawny Pope,

Store Manager

THE ART OFJOURNALING: A fun way to record yourdaily activities, as well asthe past.Days and Dates:

Wednesdays,June 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: 9 a.m.Facilitator:

Gina Oldenburg

ONE PAINTING AT A TIME Discover the nuances of apainting: explore itscomposition, color, andexpression.Day and Date:

Tuesday, May 19Time: 10 a.m.Facilitator: Jo Cole,

Arts Coordinator

FREE TO ALL OUR SENIORS

CAREGIVERS ARE WELCOME Must RSVP at least one week ahead for allprograms.

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GREENWOOD AND BEYONDPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Exhibit Dates: April 18 to May 8Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Lecture/Gallery Talk with Mr. Sidinger:

Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.Our annualphotography exhibitionwill cover: The Past:Traditional Process;The Present: Digital;The Future: Anything New.

We are fortunate tohave Jim Sidinger asjuror. He is a black and white interpretivelandscapephotographer.

Entries are due April 7. Please call for an entry form at 303-708-6110.

SIGNIFICANT WOMEN ARTISTS Eight exciting women artists havejoined to present an exhibit ofinnovative and “new wave” art.These women have dared tobe different, and as a result arehonored and respected for theirpassion and achievements.

The artists are Joellyn Duesberry(painting), Connie Dines(photography), Marie Foucault-Phipps (glass), Lora Witt (painting),Joanne Burney (painting), Pat Aaron (encaustic), DianaCarmody (colorist), and Tina Suszynski (sculptural ceramicvessels).

The exhibit openswith a receptionon May 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.and continues toJune 13, with aclosing receptionfrom 6 to 8 p.m.

Also on the agendais a panel discussion on“Women Artists— How TheySurvive” —June 1, at 7 p.m.

Emerging Palm, Mazatlan, Mexico by Jim Sidinger

Imagesby Connie Dines

Li’l Chubby Tina Suszynski

ART SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2015Applications available at Curtis Arts & Humanities Center and on the Village website at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

For more information call 303-708-6110 or [email protected].

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