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The parade begins at 10 am on W.32nd Ave. and Boulder Streets andheads towards 16th Ave., endingat Hirshorn Park, where festivitieswill be held until 1:30 pm.

Join your neighborhood fami-lies, adults and children alike, ontheir decorated bikes, trikes, wag-ons, strollers and unicycles.

If you wish just to watch, comeline Boulder Street along the paraderoute.

This year you can expect evenmore excitement in the parade, with a special appearance by theDenver Roller Dolls and The EastHigh Drum Majors. At the parkenjoy food and games, including asteel milk can toss for adults and apie baking contest.

Be sure to stick around for theunveiling of the 200 foot-long icecream sundae, which has beenregistered with the Guinness Book

of World Records.

Dont miss youropportunity to con-sume this historicalevent. Music will beprovided by RabbitStew.

Participation inthis event has nocost except for a canof food for dona-tion to the local foodbank. Attendees arealso encouraged tobring a finger fooditem (fruit, chips,cookies) to sharewith the neighbors.

The event will bea zero waste event;all plates, utensils,napkins, cups andscraps of food willbe recycled or com-posted.

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Renee Fajardo-AnstineNorth Denver Notions

Dr. Frank Lucero looks 15 years younger than his sixty something years. He is funny, gregarious andquick to laugh. He loves living; youcan see it on his face. He lovespeople, especially young ones. He

is a true proverbial son of SouthernColorado; he looksat life with aweand inspiration.Some think it maybe because hegrew up so closeto the land; hecan trace his rootshere back 400

years. It is enoughto fill a man withpride, but for Frank it also fills him

with a sense of duty.Lucero is man driven by duty;

duty to family, community andeducation. He holds a PhD in

Organizational Psychology fromColorado State University. He wasformerly the Superintendent for

Trinidad Public Schools. And whenhe left in October of 2008 he sethis sights on the directorship of

Colorados largest educational facil-ity for the developmentally disabled,Laradon Hall.

Being a 23rd generation Chicano,we trace our roots back to 1603 inSanta Fe. I have a strong historicalsense of who we are. I know thatfor our people, family, giving backto community and wanting to helpis ingrained in who we are. Havinga developmentally disabled childmyself, I knew I could contribute tothe continued success of LaradonHall. That is why when I heard aboutthe job opening I went for it.

What Lucero went for was a hugeresponsibility, not only in terms of

what he must fund raise to keep thefacility in the black, but in termsof sheer size. Laradon Hall is theonly facility of its size, scope of ser-vices, and diverse population (29%of clients are Hispanic) west of theMississippi.

Established in 1948, Laradon is aprivate, non-profit organization andColorados first alternative schoolfor children with disabilities. Withthe support of the Colorado Elks,Laradon is one of the most compre-hensive educational, vocational, res-idential and therapeutic programs inthe country.

It has over 15 different programsfor the developmentally disabled thatinclude: employment training andplacement, day habilitation whereadults are trained to socialize andadapt to society, Childrens Services

Division where the most difficult stu-dents are rein-tegrated intonormal classrooms, teach-er training,adult residen-cy programs,and compre-hensive medi-cal servicesamong numer-

ous other programs.Currently Laradons enrollment

levels are over 600 per year in all ofits 15 programs. Its annual operat-ing budget is nearly $6 million. The

main campus covers approximately10 acres and also includes threecommunity group homes which werepurchased by the Colorado Elks.

Even as wonderful as all theseprograms look on paper, Lucero

knows that to maintain these ser-vices someone must always be advo-cating for those he calls most vul-nerable.

People who have special needschildren are the strongest and mostunderstanding families you will evermeet. They comprehend the greatresponsibility with which they havebeen entrusted. Sadly in Colorado

we are not serving 34% of the spe-cial needs population. That is 4000families who cannot access servicesbecause of the cost.

Luceros developmentally dis-abled daughter who he adoptedin 1982 is now nearly 30 years old.

She is, according to Lucero, the lightof his life. She is my baby and itis just a pleasure to be around her.She and all children and adults likeher deserves to have an improvedquality of life. I spend a great dealof my time schmoozing, looking forthe resources to keep Laradon thriv-ing. There are financial needs, but

we could not do any of this withoutour dedicated volunteers, smiledLucero.

Laradon employs a staff of a 183,but also has that many volunteers.The folks who volunteer here are

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Renee Fajardo-AnstineNorth Denver Notions

Kick back and enjoy thoselazy, crazy days of summer andpamper yourself with a minivacation that wont cost a smallfortune. The Hotel Monaco hasmade staying home affordableand decadently fun, even for themost frugal at heart.

The ultra hipproperty located at1717 Champa Streetis smack dab in themiddle of Denversbustling downtown. They are part ofthe chic San Francisco basedKimpton Hotels & Restaurants,who boast a world renown col-lection of boutique hotels andchef-driven restaurants in theUS and Canada. Founded in1981 by Bill Kimpton, the com-pany is well-known for its eco-

friendly programs, commitmentto preserving historic buildings

and impeccable customer care. The Hotel Monaco is noexception. The award winningAAA 4 Diamond property is worldly adventurous and remi-niscent of a fine Mediterraneanvilla with a whimsical twist. The hand-crafted lobby boastsover- stuffed coaches and chairsthat sit beneath a star-filledfresco-type ceiling. Here guestsenjoy a complimentary wine andappetizer mixer nightly, andcoffee and juice service everymorning. Richly textured wallpaper, gold, maroon and blackaccents, create a lush and lively

ambience that iscarried over intothe ample guestrooms. Hereeverything fromthe plush bedding, the Avedatoiletries to the fully stocked barspeaks luxury. A bellman greets

all guests uponarriving or exitingof the hotel. Smallchildren can beseen sitting in thelobby wide-eyed asthey ask their par-

ents what band just drove up inthe big bus outside. This is aninternational adventure right inour own backyard.

All Kimpton hotels boast arange of exciting culinary experi-ences through locally-loved, top-rated, destination, chef-driven

restaurants. For Hotel Monacoit is Panzano, run by celebrity

chef Elise Wiggins. The menufeatures mostly locally grownand organic produce, meats and wild fish. All breads and des-serts are made onsite. Throughthe summer try the T-bonefor Two Special for only $30. This incredible deal includesa 37 ounce Coleman T-Bonewith fresh pesto and two sides;choose from the likes of sump-tuous Yukon Gold potatoes withpine nuts, cannellini beans withroasted peppers, polenta withmascarpone cheese, or risotto. Abasket of in-house baked bread

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Free Day at theDenver Museum ofMiniatures, Dolls and Toys

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Many of us had winter die backbecause of lack of moisture in January, February, and March. Ihave discovered a cheap way tobring back the lawn. If it doesntwork you can always go back to the

expensive way.Dissolve two cups of

Epson salts in five gal-lons of water. Pour thismixture on the deadlooking spots and let it soak in.Then take a garden fork and aeratethose spots with the fork tines. Godown about four inches. Then fer-tilize. The spot should come backsoon. I wouldnt recommend this

for all of your yard, but it workswell for spots.

The only problem is when yougo to buy a four pound packge ofEpson salts at the grocery storecashiers have a tendency to eithersnicker or look at you with muchsympathy. My advice is to tell themits for your Aunt Minnie and Uncle

Beverly NewtonNorth Denver Notions

Charles and the dog. Dont tellthem its for your lawn or theyllthink youve gone round the bend.

Container gardening is still pos-sible and its getting close to thetime when nurseries will be putting

hanging baskets onsale to get rid of them.Watch for these sales.

Cascading petu-nias are very popular.

Another plant that nobody rec-ognizes is called calibrachoa. Itsso new for us that no one has acommon name for it so you mustask for it by the name above. Theflowers look like small petunias and

thats what somecall it. Its onlydrawback in ourarea is that itlikes slightly acidsoil. An occa-sional feeding ofMiracid will pre-vent yellowingof new growthor you can adda tablespoon ofvinegar to your watering can.Do this once amonth. In ourhot high altitude

summers you have to water hang-ing baskets every day.

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Wish for Wheels gives bicyclesand helmets to 49 ColumbianElementary kindergartners

Shrill screams of excitementpierced the air on Friday, May22nd as the 49 kindergartners ofColumbian Elementary School hap-

hazardly formed lines to receivebrand new bicycles and helmets.Volunteers individually fit each childfor a helmet and a bike and withinminutes, the children were speed-ing around the playground on their

brand new, red bicycles. For some,this was the very first time theycould call a bike their own; whileothers, bravely committed to ridingwithout training wheels. And all ofthis commotion was made possible with generous contributions fromWish for Wheels.

2009 is the fifth year Wishfor Wheels has given brand newbicycles and helmets to gradu-ating kindergartners in Denversmost underprivileged elementaryschools. And this year, despite aless-than-ideal economy, Wishfor Wheels is providing priceless,childhood memories to kindergart-ners in four Denver elementaryschools: Columbian Elementary,Ellis Elementary, Alsup Elementary

and Rosehill Elementary.Our goal is to create active

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low-income schools to Denversbike culture, said Brad Appel, thefounder of Wish for Wheels. Andnext year, were hoping to add onemore school to our roster.

About Wish for Wheels

Founded in 2004, Wish forWheels is a 501(c)(3) non-profitorganization serving schools in theDenver area. Their mission:

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ly. As this population begins to livelonger, into their 50sand 60s, we need tobe more innovativeand creative aboutsustaining the pro-grams for them onall levels, state andnation wide, addedLucero.

When asked howhe feels about those

who think the cost ofimproving the lives ofthe developmentallydisabled is too costlyfor society, Lucero

thinks on the ques-tion slowly. Like arancher who has just

watched the thunder-storm roll over theSangre de Christos,his face is filled withcountless ponder-ings.

Finally, he sayssoftly, I pray for them.I treat them with kind-ness. Ignorance is itsown disability. There is no answerfor that. They must face their chal-lenges and our challenge is to face

them with goodness. Yeah I pray forthem.

For more information on Laradon

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Laradon offers services and hopecontinued from page 15

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June 5, 2009

Do you drive down EvansAvenue? Or look at Mount Evansto see if there is newsnow there?

Do you shop at REIor wonder how to exit to

get there??Here is some history

by Thomas J. Noel thatmay make those Denver Icons havea greater interest for you.

Railroads caused Denverspopulation boom, and streetrailways enabled Denver togrow physically outward ontothe surrounding prairies. Justas John Evans had establishedrailroads, he helped start thestreetcar line which did muchto shape Denvers growth.

In 1886, John Evansand his son William GrayEvans incorporated the

Denver Tramway Company(DTC) with William Byers,hotelkeeper Henry C. Brownand businessman and librarybuilder Roger Woodbury.

The DTC secured anexclusive city franchise to buildelectric streetcar lines, therebydooming the horse railways thatbuilt Denvers first streetcarlines in the 1870s. By 1900,the DTC had driven rival cablecar and horse railways outof business and monopolizedDenver streetcar service. The Tramway installed a citywidenetwork of overhead electrictrolleys for lines that reachedevery neighborhood in Denver.The DTC shot out East ColfaxAvenue to Park Hill, Montclairand Aurora, out West Colfaxand West 13th Avenue to Lakewoodand Golden. One of the busiestlines went south on Broadway toEnglewood and Littleton. AnotherDTC line headed west on 32nd

Avenue to Wheat Ridge and Arvada.The Washington Avenue line served

Globeville and AdamsCounty.

The Denver TramwayCompany became one

of Denvers biggestemployers and anessential part of many

peoples lives. Most, lacking horseand carriages, took streetcars to

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North Denver CommunityHappenings

The North Denver News is happy to provide news on current communityevents and organizations to the north Denver community. If you qualify as acommunity school, club, church or other non-profit organization in the area,please contact the paper about our free community listings. Information forthese listings can be sent in to the News through the following: Mail: P.O. Box12487, Denver 80212, fax 303.458.7541 or e-mail: [email protected]

GalleriesPirate: A Contemporary Art Oasis, 3659 Navajo Street, 303.458.6058Hours: Friday 7 10 pm, Saturday - Sunday from noon to 5 pm.More information, call 303-458-6058. www.pirateart.org

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The Other Side Arts 1644 Platte Street 303-859-7792

NEXT Art Gallery 3659 Navajo Street, 720-934-7884 Gallery Hours:Wednesday & Thursday 11a 2p . Friday 6 10p . Saturday & Sunday 12May 22 - June 7 Kristin Woodbury This is for the BirdsAmber Bell/amelie angelJune 12- June 28 David Shingler &Krista Falkenstine

LibrariesSmiley Branch Library 4501 W. 46th Ave. at Utica St, 303.477.3622; Tues,Wed Noon - 8 pm; Thurs 10 am - 6 pm; Sat 9 am - 5 pm; Closed: Mon, Fri,Sun

NW Denver Toy Library - The Toy Library offers a collection of over 400toys, games and puzzles for children (infant through age 8) to borrow, enjoy

and return. The Toy Library is open Tuesday - 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday - 10to 12 noon, and Saturdays - 10 to 12 noon. Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W.46th Ave., 303-477-3622

Woodbury Branch Library 3265 Federal Blvd at W. 33rd Ave., 720.865.0930.Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am - 6 pm; Tues, Thurs Noon - 8 pm; Sat 9 am - 5pm; Sun closed

Other Great StuffBug Theater - All shows are at 11 am on Saturdays and tickets are $5. Locatedat 3654 Navajo, For reservations and more information, call the BugLine at303-477-9984. www.bugtheatre.org

Emerging Filmmakers Project at the BugThird Thursday of every month @ 8:00 P.M. $53654 Navajo 303-477-9984 www.bugtheatre.org

Founded in May of 2002, The Emerging Filmmakers Project offers subsidizedworkshops and a monthly Screening Night featuring films and talkback byregional filmmakers.

1st Friday Art Walk and Stroll -- 1st Friday of every month from 6 10 pmcheck out some of Denver's most unique galleries, shops and restaurants alongTennyson between 38th and 44th. Families welcome.

St. Dominics Community Springs into Summer Jazz, Arts and moreSaturday, June 27, 2009, 6:00 p.m. in the church courtyard at 29th & FederalBoulevard (north Denver). There will be a silent auction, arts and crafts, goodsand services, to bid on. An "antique road show" with a professional appraiserwho will value one small item for $5. Cash for gold will also be provided. Therewill be a kids bidz table. Anya with the Music Train will be there from 6:30 to7:30 she will be the entertainment for the kiddos. This event will benefit St.

Dominics elevator fund. Food and wine will be provided by members of theparish community and jazz provided by the Jason Justice Duo. There is no costto attend. Come out and enjoy this classy event and contribute to an event thatis so worthwhile!Contacts for this event: Rachel Gallegos, 720.308.2615, Tina Romero,720.840.8127; email: [email protected]

Berkeley Regis United NeighborsFor more information www.berkeleyregisneighbors.org/ info@berkeleyregis-

neighbors.org

Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver Garden TourSaturday, June 6th from 9 am-4 pm with an after-party at the 23rd Ave SculptureStudio (with FREE food, a cash bar, and a live band, all included in garden tourticket price) from 5pm-7pm. This year's event will feature a special kids' tour,booths and vendors, and a huge silent auction. Proceeds from the event benefitThe Conflict Center, celebrating over 20 years of violence prevention. For tick-ets or more information, call 303-433-4983 or go to www.conflictcenter.org.

North Side High School Alumni Association All Classes ReunionJune 18, 6 pm at Lakeside Amusement ParkAll guests identifying themselves as North grads will get into the park free. $9unlimited ride wrist tags, $75.0 for the dinner. Dinner reservations due June15. 303.431.0103, 303.964.2308, or 303.477.4125.

The Optimist Club of Northwest Denver meets the last Saturday of themonth except for June and July, in Trevista at Horace Mann's cafeteria, 4130Navajo. Besides working closely with the students and staff at Trevista by giv-ing of their time, talents and resources, the Northwest Denver Optimists alsosponsor activities for students North Denver. Those activities include Punt,Pass and Kick competition, Tri-Star Basketball competition, oratorical contestsand chess tournaments. For more information, please contact Bob Bramble at303-260-4311. Membership is open to all who wish to "bring out the best inkids."

Firehouse KitchenJune 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2-3 pmDenver Firefighters Museum 1326 Tremont PlIntroducing the summers tastiest new childrens education series! Turn yourboring summer afternoons into a fun and delicious treat! Parent and childrenwill learn kitchen safety while enjoying firehouse treats, which include mummy

pizza, fruit smoothies and tatar boats; Reservations required, $5 supply chargeper child and class, or $15 for a 4-week session; Call museum for reservationsat 303-829-1436

Front Range Buddhist Community Presents Introduction to BuddhistPhilosophy & MeditationSunday Evenings, 4:30p to 6:30pm at Mile High Music Together Studio, 4100Tennyson St. (Highlands Area) New Students & Drop-ins Welcome AnytimeVisit our website for information on advanced classes, retreats and visitinglamas: www.summitdharmacenter.org For info, call Dave or Tracy at (303)665-2393

Merritt Madness with SNAKES ALIVE, June 4th at 7 pmRichard Holliday, educator, naturalist, and snake handler extraordinaire willpresent an entertaining program featuring live snakes. BRING THE KIDS.The program is free. Merritt Memorial Methodist Church, 23rd & Irving.

NEXT HUNI BOARD/MEMBER MEETING New location!!Asbury Events Center ANNEX, 2215 West 30th Ave. (The Big Church on thecorner.) held the third Tuesday of the month

Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area,1965-71 through July 19, Open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.; closed MondaysDenver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy; The exhibit showcases more than300 visually stunning posters as well as album covers, underground newspa-pers and comics that evoke the youth culture of the 1960s and 70sa time ofradical American social change. In the Psychedelic Side Trip, a hands-on areaof the exhibition, visitors can design and print their own poster, try their handat creating a light show or record a memory from the 1960s to share.

Yoga en Espanol 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Open to all levels. Also offering: Hatha,

Iyengar, Prenatal, Restorative and Sunday Meditation. For information, checkour website at kriyayogacenter.com or call Michael at 303-271-1057.

Program for Intercultural Communication and Language SkillsInformal, welcoming atmosphere to practice your Spanish and learn more aboutHispanic culture. $10/mo - Class meets every Mon. and Thurs. 7-9pm at OurMerciful Savior Episcopal Church (2224 W. 32nd Avenue 80211). For more info:Matt Skeen 303-621-4560 or [email protected] para la comunicacin intercultural y competencias lingusticasAmbiente informal y acogedor para practicar su ingles y aprender mas sobre lacultura norteamericana. $10 / mes - la clase se reune cada Mon. y Jue. 7-9pmen Our Merciful Savior Episcopal Church (2224 W. 32nd Avenue 80211). Params informacin: Matt Skeen 303-621-4560 o [email protected]


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Two weeks ago I met a woman who coordinates marketing forbusinesses all across the country.Among her clients is the GoldenHotel, which in turn means and theirnewly remodeled restaurant, the

Bridgewater Grill. When I revealedmy alter ego food critic persona, I

was invited to make a clandestinevisit. Its all about comfort food,I was told, Lobster Mac n Cheese,Meatloaf, a great new patio youshould really check it out. And soI did. As the saying goes be care-ful what you ask for, you just mightget it!

I had beento the formerGrill many

years ago andagree that achange wasdefinitely in

order. Whilethere wasntanything wrong with the formerGrill, there wasnt anything righteither. It was too stuffy and reservedto be comfortable, and even thoughthe food was good, it was never verybusy. At one point they did redo themenu to feature steaks and heartysandwiches, but they really neededto reevaluate their assets and theiraudience, and find a new gameplan. And this is exactly what theyappear to have done with the newlook.

If I were to hazard a guess,I would say that managements

assessment correctly identified thetraditional Golden diner as casual,probably a tourist, possibly travel-ing with a family, and attracted tonature and the outdoors. Theseissues have all been addressed withthe development of a very lovelypatio overlooking the picturesqueClear Creek. There is no way some-one entering Golden from the north

would miss this outstanding loca-tion and remember it later whenthey are wondering where they canget a bite to eat. This alone shouldprove to be a very successful invest-ment.

Part two of this renovation hasmoved the dining room to the north-east corner of the hotel, adjacentto the patio and sharing the admi-rable view. This too was a positivechange, but it certainly wasnt per-fectly executed.

The renovation of the Grill is partof an overall Hotel makeover. Thefirst thing I noticed is that there isthis odd dichotomy of details. Therestrooms, for instance, feature anabsolutely gorgeous marble counterand high end fixtures fronting fast-food-chain fake wood grain stalls.All of the restaurant furnishingsrange from pedestrian to low end.When my group found that ourtable was too wobbly, we moved

ourselves to another. Within a fewminutes we noticed another family

was seated there, yet as soon astheir drinks arrived they, too, askedto move. At this point we noted themanager come over, pull the tablefrom the wall, and twist the toparound several more times until it

was stable. Hmmm amusing yetinauspicious!

What didnt real-ly receive much of amakeover was the menu. Althoughthere are a few tweaks, it is basi-cally the same type of food but withslightly higher prices.

Onion Soup ($5.99) was a great way to start this cool, raining eve-ning. And it was absolutely deli-cious. The bad news is that I hadactually ordered the mushroom/broccoli soup ($3.99) and deliveredthe Onion soup by mistake. Still, asfar as mistakes go, this was some-thing I could live with.

We choseour entreesfrom amongsome of the newmenu addi-tions. I optedfor the LobsterMac n Cheese

($14.99). This was somewhatdisappointing. The flavors were notstrong and it was under seasoned.If not for the change in texture,I would have not discerned thelobster meat from the pasta. On atechnical note, the dish needed tosit longer before it was served. Itarrived at the table in a loose, milkyconsistence. As it sat the liquidsreacted with the starches, so thelast half was a much more pleasantconsistency. Still, the lack of flavor

will prohibit me from ordering thisagain.

Another new entre is the salm-

on steak stuffed with crab and brie($19). Yes, it is exactly as rich asit sounds! The entre was great,but the sides were clearly after-thoughts plain steamed broc-coli and forgettable rice. As a resultit was difficult to pull the entiremeal together. The last entre wetried was vegetarian; the Spinachand Ricotta Ravioli ($12.99). I havenothing to say about this other thanit was fine. And no, in the worldof reviews fine isnt what you arelooking for.

The desserts, none of which arenew to this menu, are all madeon site. One thing I appreciated

was that you could order singleor double portions ($3.99/$7.99).

Two of us ordered dessert and wewere pleased with the potion size until the bill came and we learnedthat we were billed for the doubleservings. Therefore, here is a veryconcrete piece of advice: if you doget dessert at the Bridgewater Grill,clarify the portion size with yourserver. And order the Mud Pie. That

was yummy.By the time our meal was over,

I was really feeling sorry for ourserver. This poor girl started withher hair neatly pulled back, butbetween the wobbly furniture, the

wrong orders, the very slow bar ser-

vice, and even the busboy bringingus salads as we were finishing ourdesserts, she wasnt having a goodnight. The saving grace, though,

was that she was so very graciousand apologetic about everything.She wasnt making excuses, justmaking it right. And this, I think,

was the very best feature of the newBridgewater Grill.***

Bridgewater Grill

800 11th St

303.279.2010

www.bridgewatergrill.com

Dining Detective: BridgewaterGrill is a work in progress

and sun-dried tomato olive oilaccompany every entre. Forappetizers try the Hazel Delmushroom crepes with fondutasauce or a selection of locallyproduced gourmet cheeses. The

to-die-for Tiramisu is made withItalys favorite coffee Lavazza. Awide selection of fine wines areavailable.

Hotel Monaco offers greatdeals for the summer includ-ing $99 Sundays, $109 and aBottle of Wine (any night), theGet Lucky, Save a Fortunepromotion offering Saturdaynight guests the chance tochoose their fortune cookie dur-ing check-in. One lucky guestwill draw a fortune cookie con-taining the winning fortune- a free night stay and compli-mentary breakfast or brunch

at Panzanos. Don't miss theCocktail OR Breakfast for Just$1 More special where guestcan add breakfast or cocktailsfor just a dollar more on hotelrooms with week day rates. Fora trip on the wild side, try theGrace Slick, Miles Davis andClassic 60s suites.

If you are checking in justfor a weekend night, consid-er booking a treatment at theRenaissance Aveda Spa andSalon prior to check-in. Leave your bags with the hotel deskand indulge in the full-serviceaward-winning offerings of the

Renaissance. Part of the AvedaLife Style Center, this charmingspa offers massage, hair care,facials, waxing, manicures, ped-icures and hydro treatments.Using only all-natural Avedaproduct lines, all services pro-

viders are Aveda-trained andcertified. This means clients canexpect the finest in productquality and service. Even if youare not staying at the hotel, thespa hopes to entice patrons tovisit often. Starting July 1st, thespa will be offering free WellnessClub memberships which entitlemembers to monthly massagesfor $49 and facials for $50. Thispromotion is open to all locals.For more information call 303-308-0524.

Hotel Monaco is one fun placeto get your groove on for theweekend without leaving town.

Kids and pets are welcome andif you do not have one of theabove, well shoot; they will give you some guppy love. Goldfishcompanions are available uponrequest. Whoever said the grass was greener somewhere else? This is one green dream cometrue. As one patron said, Iloved coming here; I was treatedlike Rock Star, dined like a kingand reduced my carbon foot-print. Now that is a vacation!

For more info visit www.kimp-tonhotels.com or call 800-990-1303.***

Monaco pamperingcontinued from page 16

Highlands United Methodist Church3131 Osceola Street, Denver CO 80212

303.477.5857 www.highlandsumc.com

Worship 10:00AM

Childrens Worship 10:00AM

Fellowship Hour 11:00AMSunday School 9:00-9:45AM

Child Care provided at all Services

Rev. Dr. Betty Bradford

Open Hearts

Open Minds

Open DoorsAll are welcome

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