Greenwood Village Newsletter December 2014

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! As we approach the Winter Solstice and ourmost festive annual holidays, both religious andsecular, let me be one of the first to wish youHappy Holidays! Please make a point of takingtime to be with family, friends and neighbors.Should you celebrate outside of your home orbusiness, please consider booking reservationsand enjoying some holiday spirits at one of ourmany varied fine establishments. You can getcontact information on all of our businessesthrough our Village website atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. Just click on thebusiness directory. Above all the celebrations, Iwant you and your families to be safe and tohave a happy memory of this 2014 holidayseason.

MY APPRECIATION TO SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY I was deeply touched and surprised when South Metro FireRescue Authority’s (SMFRA) retiring Fire Chief DanQualman and newly appointed Fire Chief Bob Bakerattended the City Council meeting on November 3 to notonly discuss the transition of Chief Baker’s appointment asFire Chief, but they also took the opportunity to recognizemy efforts to assist the Fire Department in achieving its goalsin the community. I was honored by their kind words andtestimonials about our working relationship; however, thetrue heroes are both Chief Qualman and Chief Baker and all

the firefighters who work every day to keep our communitysafe. I hope that my willingness to be available to provideassistance or information as an elected official will help ChiefBaker move the Fire Department forward as he begins a newera as Fire Chief.

GREENWOOD VILLAGEWELCOMES ESPRESSO AMERICANO It is always an exciting time when new businesses locate toGreenwood Village. For all you coffee drinkers, you can beamong the first to sample coffee from Espresso Americano.Their first U.S. location is in Greenwood Village at 5322DTC Boulevard in the Village Plaza Shopping Center, withtheir second store opening at The Landmark in early 2015.Established in 1994, Espresso Americano has over 165 storesin Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and now in

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Eduardo Kafati, CEO Espresso Americano, and MayorRakowsky at the grand opening. Photo by Preston McClanahan

SMFRA former Fire Chief Dan Qualman, Mayor RonRakowsky and Fire Chief Bob Baker.

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Colorado and in Greenwood Village.Their coffee is exclusively grown androasted in Honduras on their owncoffee plantation. I encourage you tostop by and taste their passion forcoffee.

THE DRUG TAKE BACK DAYINITIATIVE: A TREMENDOUSSUCCESS This past September, the GreenwoodVillage Police Department incoordination with the DrugEnforcement Agency (DEA) hostedanother National Drug Take Back Dayin an effort to collect unused and

unwanted prescription drugs in thecommunity. The event marked theninth time the GVPD hosted a DrugTake Back Day in the Village.

The event was a tremendous successwith 234 pounds of pharmaceuticalscollected and given to the DEA fordestruction. Since the event’sinception, the GVPD has removed2,478.6 pounds of drugs from thecommunity. This substantial amountof prescription drugs will never fallinto the hands of our young people oradults resulting in potential abuse.Prescription drug abuse is an epidemicthat continues to grow. As acommunity, we must work together toreduce prescription drug abusethrough education, monitoring, propermedication disposal, and enforcement.If you need assistance or have

questions related to Drug Take BackDay or prescription drug abuse, pleasedon’t hesitate to call the PoliceDepartment at 303-773-2525.

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RAMBLE WITH RONDue to the fall and winter seasons,Ramble with Ron will be suspendeduntil the spring. If you have someideas or suggestions about living orworking in Greenwood Village that you would like to share with MayorRon Rakowsky, send him an email at [email protected] call the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745.

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CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTS CHERRY CREEK DECA STUDENTS In November, I proclaimed the month of November asEntrepreneurship Promotion Month and Financial LiteracyMonth in support and to meet the goals and objectives of theCherry Creek High School DECA Club. The slogans fortheir campaigns were, “Cruise into your Future on theEntrepreneurship” and “Feed the Pig with Financial Cents.”

The City Council and I are always supportive of youngpeople and encourage them to achieve their goals. Theseoutstanding DECA students, as well as other students in ourcommunity, are the leaders of tomorrow. As adults, we canmake a positive and lasting impact on their lives and ensurethat they become caring, responsible adults. We wish thestudents of Cherry Creek High School DECA the best ofluck with their future endeavors.

DENVER WATER RATE CHANGES FOR 2015 The Denver Board of Water Commissioners adopted ratechanges to be implemented in February 2015. Denver Waterindicates the rate increases are necessary to fund essentialrepairs and upgrades to Denver Water’s system. They include:

replacing failing underground storage tanks and aging pipes,upgrading water treatment facilities to maintain water qualityand meet new regulatory requirements, and rehabilitatingAntero Dam in Park County and Marston Dam inLakewood. The revenue increase of 2.2 percent equates to arate increase of $0.95 per month on average for Denverresidential customers using 115,000 gallons annually (the

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Clara Blackhurst, Caroline Calderaro, and Meghan Mulliganwith Mayor Rakowsky.

Josh Boxer, Cole Edwards and Ethan Widoff with Mayor Rakowsky.

Denver Water removed a 1,000-foot section of the VasquezCanal in Winter Park, Colo., this past summer, replacing itwith a new 114-inch-diameter concrete pipe. The new pipeprotects the canal from mudslides and delivers water moreefficiently to the Moffat Tunnel.


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There will be NO trash or recycling service on the following date:

Thursday, January 1, 2015 —In observance of New Year’s Day, normal Thursday service will be on Friday, January 2, 2015. (This is not a Recycling week, please have your trash only at the curb by 7 a.m.)

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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 —PREMIERES FRIDAY, JANUARY 23!

VillageShowcaseTake a tour withMayor RonRakowsky as he leads a visit to the variousneighborhoods in GreenwoodVillage.

BeyondThe Green

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NewsThis new programfeatures Max Frieder, a community basedpublic artist fromGreenwood Village who has worked incommunities across the globe sharing his love for art.

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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.

December ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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

9:00 a.m. VillageShowcase

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9:10 a.m. Beyond theGreen

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

9:30 a.m. SafetyMatters

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

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10:00 a.m. The VillageInsider

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10:30 a.m. NASA 360 ColoradoConnected

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11:00 a.m. GracefulAging

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11:30 a.m. DenverPress Club

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

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

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8:00 p.m. The VillageInsider

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8:30 p.m. NASA 360 Denver LoftSessions

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continued from page 4average annual consumption for Denver Water’s entireservice area). The amounts will vary depending uponcustomer water usage and whether the customer lives inDenver or is served by a suburban distributor undercontract with Denver Water. These rates are higher. InGreenwood Village, residents are served by a number ofwater districts that contract with Denver Water. Providedbelow is contact information for the water districts thatserve Greenwood Village:

Denver Water — 303-893-2444Castlewood Water District — 303-770-7272 Cherry Creek Village Water District — 303-779-4525 City of Cherry Hills Village — 303-789-2541Galleria Metropolitan District — 303-789-2541Greenwood Plaza Metro District — 303-779-4525 City of Greenwood Village — 303-708-6100Havana Water & Sanitation District — 303-779-4525Southeast Englewood Water District — 303-376-5000Southgate Water District — 303-779-0261

AUTOMATED PASSPORTCONTROL KIOSKS DEBUT AT DIA Great news for international travelers. Denver InternationalAirport (DIA) unveiled 16 Border Xpress AutomatedPassport Control (APC) kiosks to expedite the customsentry process. Instead of filling out a declaration card andtaking travel documents to a Customs and BorderProtection (CBP) officer, eligible passengers choosing touse APC can proceed directly to a self-service kiosk withinDIA’s Customs area. Travelers follow the on-screen

instructions to scantheir passport, use thetouch screen to answercustoms declarationquestions, receive areceipt confirmingtheir information, andproceed to baggageclaim within DIA’sinternational arrivals.Before exiting DIA’sCBP location, travelerswill show their receiptto the CBP officer tofinalize processing.This service is availablewithout pre-registration and at nocost to the user. GV

Mayor Ron Rakowsky buys socks at Target as he kicks off theSock It To ’Em Sock Campaign for the homeless.

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY — COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

The following citizens were appointed by the Greenwood Village City Council:

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

THIS HOLIDAYSEASON... SHOP,DINE, AND OBTAINPROFESSIONALSERVICES INGREENWOOD VILLAGE• An array of choice for any

lifestyle. The Village is home to anarray of service oriented businesses,fine department stores, specialtyshops and home grown businesseswith unique items for all ages.

• Our sales taxes are lower! Whenyou shop in the Village, you payless sales tax. Our sales tax rate isactually lower than most metro areacities.

• Support your local governmentservices. Of the 7.25% sales taxyou pay on purchases in theVillage, 3% comes back to yourcommunity which makes up asignificant portion of our generalfund revenues. The general fundprovides funding for services suchas police protection, parks andrecreation programs, streetmaintenance, and roadimprovements.

• Support local merchants andtheir employees. Business ownersand their employees pay taxes inthe Village. These businesses donateto local charities and organizationsand provide for our community inmany other ways. By shopping anddining locally, you contribute to the

economic growth of the business,thus contributing to the economicvitality of our local economy.

For contact information on businesses in the Village, please visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com and click on business directory. GV

Arapahoe Dayton Shopette —On the Northwest corner of Arapahoe Road and Dayton Street

Arapahoe Market Place —Arapahoe Road & Yosemite Street

Arapahoe Station —On Arapahoe Road between Clinton Street and Dayton Street

Belleview Promenade —Belleview Avenue & Ulster Street www.belleviewpromenade.com

Belleview Square —Belleview Avenue & Yosemite Street

Cherry Crest Shopette —On the Southwest corner ofUniversity Boulevard &Orchard Road

Cherry Hills Marketplace —On the Southeast corner ofUniversity Boulevard & Orchard Road

Landmark —Landmark Way & Greenwood Plaza Boulevardwww.visitthelandmark.com/shops

Orchard Holly Shopping Center —Orchard Road & Holly Streetwww.theorchardsgreenwoodvillage.com

Orchard Plaza —Orchard Road & DTC Boulevard

Union Exchange —Union Avenue & Yosemite Street

Village Plaza —DTC Boulevard & Prentice Avenue

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Brian AndersonDistrict 4Planning & Zoning Commission

Tom Dougherty District 4Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Jon EkoniakDistrict 2 Planning & Zoning Commission

Tom Stahl District 4 Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Meeting City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 9 at 6 p.m. Monday, January 26 at 6 p.m.

Citizens are invited to provide comments on the proposeddevelopment of a 10-story office building with a 5-story parkingstructure, referred to as Village Center DTC (Koelbel property). The development is proposed on the vacant parcel on the east sideof I-25, directly north of the RTD surface parking lot for the Village Center at Arapahoe Park-n-Ride.

Two neighborhood input meetings on the proposed project were

held on May 15, 2013 and January 14, 2014. The Planning andZoning is scheduled to review the requested Site DevelopmentPlan on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6 p.m. and the City Councilis scheduled to review the Site Development Plan on Monday,January 26, 2015 at 6 pm. Both meetings will be held atGreenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec Street and are publichearings. Citizens are welcome to attend and provide input ateither public hearing. For more information, please call Amy Johnson, Planner, at 303-486-5791 or email [email protected].

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City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749

Public InformationCity Prosecutor 303-486-1598

Administrative Services Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755Voter Registration 303-486-5752Municipal Court 303-773-6033Human Resources 303-486-1579Employment 303-486-5760

Community Development Building Permits 303-486-5783Building Inspection 303-694-5023

RequestsDevelopment Cases 303-804-4118Planning and Zoning 303-486-5783 Zoning and 303-486-5783

Nuisance Complaints

Finance Accounts Payable 303-486-8296Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282Budget Information 303-486-1597Tax Assistance 303-486-8299

and Information

Parks, Trails & Recreation Art Activities 303-797-1779

and ProgramsConservation/Open 303-486-5743

Space EasementsPark Planning 303-486-5743

and DevelopmentPark Permits 303-486-5773Recreation and 303-486-5766

Special EventsReimbursement Program 303-486-5773Parks and 303-708-6100

Trail Maintenance

Police Department Emergency 9-1-1Animal Control 303-773-2525 Parking 303-773-2525 Police Records 303-773-2525 School Resource Officers 303-773-2525 Traffic Information 303-773-2525 Victim Assistance 303-486-8211

Public Works Environment 303-708-6100

(Drainage/Water Quality)Roadways 303-708-6100Traffic 303-708-6100Residential Trash 303-708-6100

and Hazardous Waste

Greenwood Village City Hall6060 South Quebec StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-773-0252 Fax: 303-290-0631After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525(for questions or service requests outside normal business hours)

E-mail: [email protected]: www.greenwoodvillage.com

An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpolein front of City Hall and is checked Monday throughFriday. The drop box can be used to deliver customercomment cards, recreation registration andreimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal court fines and documents.

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21ST CLASS GRADUATES FROM CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The 2014 Greenwood Village Citizens PoliceAcademy concluded on November 20, 2014, witha graduation dinner for all 18 participants, theirfamilies and past graduates. This was the 21st classto graduate from the Police Department’s CitizensAcademy.

The Citizens Academy is an important componentof community involvement and citizen outreach.Its purpose is to provide a forum wherebyparticipants can develop a basic understanding ofhow the police department functions. It alsoprovides opportunities for ongoingcommunication between members of thecommunity and the police department.

Each four-hour session covered a variety ofsubjects ranging from basic law enforcement andits role in the community to discussions anddemonstrations with other specialized units:Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9, CrisisIntervention, Traffic Safety Unit, Investigations,School Resource Officers, a tour of the ArapahoeCounty Jail and presentations from the DistrictAttorney’s Office and the Coroner’s Office. Severalsessions included hands-on opportunities such ashigh-risk traffic stops, firearms use, CPR trainingand interacting with the department’s two K-9s.Academy participants receive a comprehensivebehind the scenes tour of the police department,including the 9-1-1 Communications Center andan inside look at the South Metro CommandTruck.

The next Greenwood Village Citizens Academywill begin on Thursday, September 10, 2015, andcontinue through Thursday November 20, 2015.The Citizens Police Academy meets Thursdaynights in the evening from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.,and meets on two Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Crystal Dean,Management Analyst, at 303-486-8226, [email protected] or visitgreenwoodvillage.com. GV

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WESTIN GREENWOOD VILLAGECOMING IN 2015 FIRST 5-STAR HOTEL IN SOUTH DENVER AREA On November 17, the City Council approved thedevelopment of a Westin Hotel, named Westin GreenwoodVillage at the Arapahoe at Village Center Station. WestinGreenwood Village will be the first five-star hotel in thesouth Denver area and is expected to begin construction inthe first quarter of 2015.

“We are ecstatic that Greenwood Village is chosen as theexclusive location for the first 5-Star hotel along the south I-25 corridor,” said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “This luxury hotelchain will be the catalyst for continued development of ourVillage Center and will provide high quality services to theresidents, businesses and large corporate presence we have inour Village and the region.”

The new hotel franchise, comprised of 3.5 acres, will belocated on the east side of I-25, adjacent to the ArapahoePark-n-Ride where the current surface parking lot is located.The proposed six-story hotel will include 203 hotel roomsand suites, a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, meeting space,swimming pool, and underground parking. The Westinproperty will be located steps from the pedestrian bridge andparking structure serving the RTD Arapahoe at VillageCenter light rail station and the Village Center retail andoffice buildings. The hotel will be highly visible andconvenient to I-25, making it easily accessible for motoristsand transit users.

“We selected Greenwood Village as the premier location forWestin Greenwood Village because of the density of Fortune500 companies that are headquartered here,” said DougNysse, Principal, Arrival Partners LLC. “The WestinGreenwood Village has the opportunity to leverage theinvestments in multimodal transit and pedestrianconnections that are already in place at the Village Center.”

Two neighborhood input meetings on the proposed projectwere held in May 2013 and January 2014 as well as publichearings hosted by the Planning and Zoning Commissionand City Council in October and November 2014. The CityCouncil’s approval of Westin Greenwood Village includednegotiation of several key issues to mitigate adverse impactson adjacent neighborhoods. Traffic, signage, building design,and landscaping were some of the issues staff and thedeveloper group worked through.

“The developer group recognized the importance of severalquality of life issues for us,” said Jim Sanderson, CityManager. “We found a balance to ensure their business couldbe successful and our residents and businesses would not benegatively affected.”

The first building permit for the Westin Greenwood Villageproject is expected to be issued during the first quarter of2015. Since the hotel will be constructed on the surfaceparking lot currently used by Regional TransportationDistrict (RTD) users, motorists will be required to park inthe Park-n-Ride once construction begins.

“We commend Greenwood Village’s leadership for embracingthis investment and appreciate the high standards establishedby Greenwood Village that results in only the highest qualitydevelopments,” added Nysse. “We are thrilled to become amember of the Greenwood Village community.”

For more information on the development of WestinGreenwood Village, please call Joy McGee, PlanningManager, at 303-486-5791 or email [email protected]. Watch for updates about itsopening in future Newsletters, on GVTV 8, YouTube,Facebook, and at greenwoodvillage.com. GV

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THE LANDMARK DEVELOPER AIMED AT KEEPING MIXED-USE COMMUNITY AS PREMIER LOCATION The Landmark, one of Greenwood Village’s premierresidential and retail communities located at South QuebecStreet and Berry Avenue, is undergoing some enhancementssince its opening in 2007 to keep it a regional destination forpeople to live and play. East West Partners, the developerresponsible for the center’s revitalization and management, istransforming the mixed-use development from its originalvision to meet the needs of today’s real estate market andenhance its high presence in the Denver region.

“East West Partners is excited to bring the vision of TheLandmark to fruition,” said Amy Cara, Partner, East West

Partners. “We’vebeen workingclosely withresidents tomakeimprovements inthe community

and the individual residences. We’re now showcasing therefreshed and reinvigorated Landmark to the Denver area.”

The Landmark is a mixed-use development consisting of 271condominium units in two luxury towers situated within acommunity that offers approximately 171,000 square feet ofretail space. Since taking over as the receiver in November2013, East West Partners and its team have revitalized theLandmark community through rebranding of signage, thesale of unsold residences in both towers, and completion ofother improvements to the property.

“Our mission was always to restore The Landmark to itsrightful place as one of Denver’s premier communities andwe’ve been able to move the needle on accomplishing that ina very short period of time,” said Brad Arnold, VP of Sales &Marketing at The Landmark.

Since August 2014, due to the high demand in the Denverarea for condominium living, 18 residences have been sold atThe Landmark. and The Landmark East tower is now hometo 14 newly refreshed Classic Residences and seven SignatureResidences as part of their new strategy to market the sale ofthe original 107 residential units that had been left unsold,48 of which had yet to be completed when East West tookover as receiver of the property. Since East West Partnersarrived in November 2013, a total of 29 residences have beensold.

“We expected demand to be significant, but sales havedefinitely exceeded our expectations. This initial sales success

is proof The Landmark is one of Denver’s premiercommunities as we anticipate that this level of demand willcontinue as we bring the next phase of residences to themarket,” added Arnold.

Today, The Landmark continues to be an attractive placeenticing empty nesters, singles and young professionals to benew residents of this mixed-use development. In addition tothe high quality residential living with concierge service,beautiful city-wide and mountain views, and within walkingdistance to the Orchard Light Rail station, the Landmarkboasts an array of popular restaurants, retail stores, a movietheatre and even a comedy club. In January 2015, the list ofstores will include a popular Honduran coffee shop, EspressoAmericano.

“The Landmark is truly one of our residential and retail gemsin Greenwood Village,” said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “TheCity Council and I appreciate all the positive changes beingmade at The Landmark by East West Partners to make thisarea a special place for the residents, businesses, and visitorsthat live, work, and recreate there.”

For more information on The Landmark or for a list ofrestaurants and retail stores, visit their Website atvisitTheLandmark.com. GV


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MAKING A differenceBLINDED BY THE LIGHT BE A GOOD NEIGHBORAND CHECK YOUROUTDOOR LIGHTINGLighting on private property isessential to improve nighttimevisibility and enhance security of yourhome. However, sometimes outdoorlights may be a bit too bright andshine into your neighbor’s yard orbedroom window. Most of the time,residents may not be aware their lightsare wasting energy and obtruding ontheir neighbor’s property with anunwelcome, distracting glare. Greenwood Village Code regulates sitelighting in residential neighborhoods.Light sources shall not shine directlyonto abutting property and shall beconcealed or shielded to the maximumextent feasible to minimize glare andunnecessary diffusion on adjacentproperties or public ways.

So how do you know if you installedgood neighbor outdoor lighting? Here’sthe basic rule of thumb: If you can seethe bright bulb from a distance, it’s abad light. With a Good Neighborlight, you see lit ground instead of thedazzling bulb. “Glare” is light that

beams directly from the bulb into youreye. It hampers the vision ofpedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Mostpeople are unaware that overly bright,glaring and unfocused lighting providesless security to their homes. Deepshadows are created from the glare ofan unshielded light and you would notsee an intruder standing right in frontof you unless you blocked the glare ofthe light with your hand.

THE SOLUTIONPreventing glare and light trespass ontoyour neighbor’s property can be fixed invery simple and inexpensive ways. Localhardware stores provide an assortmentof innovative and approved goodneighbor outdoor lighting fixtures.

Point The Lights Downward Ensure the lights do not shine upwardnor outward and unnecessarily atnight. Choose “full-cutoff shielded”fixtures that keep light from goinguselessly up or sideways. Install thelights at night when you can see wherethe rays will go.

Shield The Light Shielding a lamp usually requires alesser wattage bulb, which is a bigmoney saver within just a year’s time.Shielding reduces glare which can be

blinding and produces fewer harshshadows where the “bad guys” canhide. The shield should cover the topand sides of the lamp. Viewing thefixture from a point horizontal to thelowest point of its shield, one shouldnot be able to see any direct light fromthe fixture.

Choose Energy-Efficient Fixtures Lights do not need to be bright to beeffective. The downward concentrationof light created by fully shielded fixturestypically requires a lesser wattage lampthan traditional lighting because everybit of illumination is directed where itcan make a difference. A lesser wattagelamp can now be used effectivelybecause you are not lighting the sky oryour neighbor’s backyard. Switchingfrom a 75-watt incandescent bulb to a20-watt compact fluorescent (CFL)bulb can save money the first year if it

Left: Unshielded PAR light used over garage doors. The glare is obvious andunavoidable, even if the PAR light is tipped downward. Right: It is easy to make asimple shield using aluminum flashing and to fix it to the PAR lamp with a clampInstalling one on these garage lights, even without changing the direction of the lightreduces glare and does not affect the light that falls on the driveway.

Look for theFixture Seal ofApproval whenchoosing youroutdoor lightfixtures. TheFixture Seal of Approval certifies thatluminaires minimize glare, reduce lighttrespass and do not pollute the night sky.Fixtures that do not emit any light above a90 degree angle earn the FSA certification.


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is used only two hours every day.Approximately 30 percent of theenergy produced by every unshieldedbulb is used to illuminate the sky, thuswasting energy. Stick to CFLs or LEDsto be the most energy efficient. SinceLEDs don’t give off multi-directionallight, they are best for overhead orrecessed lighting.

Place Lights On Timers When feasible, put lights on timers toturn them off each night after they areno longer needed. Put home securitylights on a motion-detector switch,which turns them on only whensomeone enters the area; this providesa great deterrent.

For Added Security One of the best sources for goodneighbor lighting is to use a spotlightwith an infrared sensor. The light onlycomes on when the sensor seesmovement. Any intruder will be scaredoff by the sudden light. This type offixture is a great security system and itprovides effective, quality lighting. Besure the fixture is mounted under theeave so there is no wasted light andpoint the beam where it is needed andnot into your neighbor’s yard.

HOW TO TALK TO YOURNEIGHBORS ABOUT THEIR “BAD LIGHT”The best way to talk to your neighboris to help them understand theintrusive light and suggest alternativessuch as moving the light, redirecting itonto the ground, shielding it, orinstalling a motion sensor, while at thesame time not dismissing their safetyconcerns. Remember, your neighbor is

worried about their security and safety.They tried to do something about itand they may not realize how theirlight is affecting you and your family.To start, consider giving your neighbor a new light bulb as an experiment tofind what light level will be adequateand not offensive.

For more information or assistancewith outdoor lighting in residentialareas of the Village, please call SherylJaramillo, Neighborhood ServicesOfficer, at 303-486-5793 or [email protected]. GV

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At Hellerstein & Brenner, you truly have a partner in TotalVision Care that strives to go beyond “20/20!” Hellerstein &Brenner Vision Center, P.C., a full scope optometric andoptical practice that has left a legacy of quality eye careservice in the Southeast Metro community for more than 20years, has embarked upon meeting the needs of the 21stcentury lifestyle of the Village community now, more thanever before, with their state-of-the-art offices right here in theVillage!

“Our practice is dedicated to providing the highest qualityvision care to patients of all ages in a friendly, comfortableand professional atmosphere,” said Dr. Hellerstein, founderand owner. She started her own optometry business in 1977and has been in optometric practice for 37 years in Colorado.Along with her co-owner, Dr. Tricia Brenner, who has beenin practice for 30 years, they both are Denver Natives (thirdand second generation) and have a robust passion forbringing the community exceptional eye care services andproducts!

A pioneer in vision therapy and developmental optometry formore than 35 years, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein has helpedthousands of children and adults improve their vision andtransform their lives — at home, in the classroom, and mostrecently on the playing field. Her breakthrough methodsunlock barriers to learning and “rewire” the brain for thosewith perceptual or visual processing deficits. She is also anaward-winning author and speaker in the areas of vision and

learning, visual problems associated with a brain injury,sports vision and visualization. Performance on the job, inschool, in sports, and in the home requires appropriateoptometric/eye care treatment.

“We selected our Village location because of its convenienceand accessibility at the South Orchard and Quebec location,”said Dr. Brenner. “The surrounding community has vibrantand active lifestyles, placing high demands upon qualityvision, more than ever before,” added Dr. Hellerstein. TheHellerstein & Brenner Vision Center staff focuses on theprevention, treatment, remediation, and enhancement of thevisual system for children and adults to achieve optimalfunction.

Adults in our technology oriented society constantly use theirnear vision at work and at home. Environmental stresses onthe visual system (including excessive computer use or closework) can sometimes induce headaches and visual difficultieswhich can be effectively treated with corrective lenses,specialized tints or Vision Therapy — an area in whichHellerstein & Brenner Vision Center excels.

Dr. Hellerstein highly recommends early preventive eye care.A trip to the eye doctor may be the first window that candisplay a host of medical issues that can be detected early,according to Dr. Hellerstein. A FREE vision assessment isavailable for a six month to 1-year-old (InfantSee©) and

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7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 175-S • 303-850-9499 • www.hbvision.netHellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C. • Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Dimensions in Sight, LLC (Optical) • Monday-Tuesday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

HELLERSTEIN & BRENNER VISION CENTER, P.C.

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CHAMBERCONNECTIONS On a chilly November night, in onecorner of the crowded room a bankingvice president, a certified healthinsurance expert and a public relationsveteran huddled. In another corner ofthe room, an accounting professional, aprinting industry expert and a realestate broker compared notes. For theDTC|Greenwood Village Chamber ofCommerce, it was just another day ofbringing a diverse group ofbusinesspeople together and creatingnew connections at a business

celebration event.

Being in the middle of the vibrantDenver Tech Center the DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber ofCommerce executed events both smalland large in 2014, all of whichimpacted the positive energy of the evergrowing area. The DTC YoungProfessionals showed in 2014 that in2015 the sky is the limit as this group ofsmart, earnest members of the businesscommunity continues to blossom.

“We saw in 2014 that collectively, ourmember businesses came togetherthrough the Chamber to be that rising

tide that raises all boats,” said DTCChamber CEO John Herbers. “As wework to grow membership andmember engagement in 2015, we areexcited to see our members flourish ateven higher levels and that will payeven greater dividends to ourcommunity as a whole.”

Continuing to tackle its mission ofbeing “a catalyst for economic andpersonal success by providing access toconnections, ideas and resources,” theDTC|Greenwood Village Chamberwill continue to be a dynamic force forits members and the community in2015. Visit www.dtcchamber.com. GV

DTC |GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBERupdate


2014 YEAR IN REVIEW

November 2014: A surprised EllieBurbee of Commerce Bank was named“DTC Chamber Member of the Year”at a ceremony at the DTC Jackson’sHole Restaurant for her efforts increating, launching and leading theDTC Young Professionals group.

November 2014: DTC Chamber BoardMember Allison Sabia from ArrowElectronics leads an orientation meetingto discuss the benefits and how toactivate a membership to a group of newDTC Chamber members.

September 2014: The 2014 Taste ofGreenwood Village enjoyed a record crowd ofmore than 3,000 at the DoubleTree DenverTech who came out to enjoy food from morethan 40 different area restaurants and morethan 50 wines from around the world.

November 2014: From L-R: Miguel Kafati,Alberto Kafati, Arturo Alvarado, EduardoKafati, Tatiana Kafati of Espresso Americano,Mayor Ron Rakowsky, DTC Chamber CEOJohn Herbers, Expresso Americano’s DavidKubena and Rogelio Paiz cut the ribbon at thecompany’s DTC store. The opening was thefirst in the U.S. for this massively successfulHonduras company.

November 2014: A group of more than100 business people from around theDTC attended a ribbon cutting andafter hours celebration of the rebrandingof Image360. The event was one ofcountless social events the DTC Chamberhosted in conjunction with memberbusinesses over the course of 2014.

August 2014: The DTC YoungProfessionals banded together to supportRelay for Life and raise money for thefight against cancer. An initiative forDTC Young Professionals is to go beyondjust networking and to create opportunitiesto help members grow and have apositive impact on their community.

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COFFEE SHOPGathering Grounds 8923 East Union Avenue303-730-3131

CONSULTINGBortz Media & Sports Group 5105 DTC Parkway, Suite 200303-893-9902

Noulis Business Acquisitions,Incorporated5300 DTC Parkway, Suite 400720-638-9094

CORPORATE OFFICE Hearing Galaxy5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 126B303-407-6810

ENGINEERINGCB&I Environmental &Infrastructure6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle,Suite 310303-741-7385

CB&I Federal Services, LLC 6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle,Suite 300303-741-7744

Shaw Services, LLC 6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle,Suite 310303-741-7354

Stone & Webster Services, LLC 6380 South Fiddlers Green Circle,Suite 310303-741-7744

FINANCIAL SERVICES Financial Literacy Network of America 8301 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 312 303-369-3800

Summit Bank & Trust 5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 375N303-595-2555

FITNESS TRAINING Smokin’ Hot Bod Fitness 8000 East Prentice Avenue, Suite C-4402-366-8783

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Firehouse Subs 8000 East Belleview Avenue 303-221-4056

Yogurt Yuphoria8931 East Union Avenue720-557-9946

HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Loving Care Agency, Incorporated 6000 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 230303-694-0555

INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT SALESShawn Copeland 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 100303-996-2385

MEDICAL SPA/SKIN CARE SERVICESAll About Skin Clinic6950 East Belleview Avenue720-581-1018

Four Seasons Massage and Spa 6001 South Willow Drive, Suite 24 303-718-7415

MORTGAGE SERVICES Heritage Bank of the South6130 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 110 720-318-5896

OIL AND GAS Blue Line Energy5299 DTC Boulevard, Suite 1320 303-225-8470

REAL ESTATE 70 Ranch, LLC8301 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 100303-773-1005

SALES AND SERVICES Professional Document Solutions 7350 East Progress Place, Suite 108 303-317-5671

BUSINESS UNDER NEWOWNERSHIPFLORAL SHOP Arapahoe Floral 8577 East Arapahoe Road303-220-7515

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business spotlightcontinued from page 16comprehensive vision exams are recommended for children atthree years, five years, and then yearly during school times.The impact of a child’s overall school and sports performanceare recognized, and any vision problems are detected early bythe Center’s qualified staff.

Dr. Brenner and staff are also excellent contact lens fitters.They utilize cutting edge technology and the newest contactlenses (soft, extended wear, gas permeable and scleral). Theywant you to have a positive, successful experience whileensuring that you have been fit in a contact lens that worksfor your personal needs and overall eye health.

In addition to providing vision examination services andtreatment of many eye diseases, Drs. Hellerstein and Brenneralso have a beautiful and professional optical business onsitecalled Dimensions in Sight, LLC. A staff of Certified and

experienced opticians offer designer eyewear, fashionsunglasses, and the latest lens technology. Most medical andvision insurances are accepted.

Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C. and DimensionsIn Sight, LLC are located at 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite175-S. For upcoming 2015 schedule of events, includingeyeglass trunk shows, and all additional information, call 303-850-9499 or visit their website at www.hbvision.net.Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. (5 p.m. on Fridays). Dimensions in Sight,LLC (Optical) is open Monday and Tuesday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Selecting the appropriate optometrist/eye careprofessional is of the utmost importance to you, your family,and your health! GV

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ENSURING A SAFE communityHOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS IF YOU ARE TRAVELING • Get an automatic timer for your

lights. • Ask a neighbor to watch your

home, shovel snow, and park in thedriveway from time to time.

• Do not forget to have mail andnewspaper delivery stopped. If itpiles up, it is a sure sign you aregone.

IF YOU ARE OUT FOR THE EVENING • Turn on lights and a radio or TV so

it looks like someone is home. • Be extra cautious about locking

doors and windows when you leave,even if it is just for a few minutes.

• Do not display gifts where they canbe seen from outside.

IF YOU ARE SHOPPING • Stay alert and be aware of what is

going on around you. • Park in a well-lighted space, and be

sure to lock the car, close thewindows, and hide shopping bagsand gifts in the trunk.

• Avoid carrying large amounts ofcash; pay with a check or creditcard whenever possible.

• Deter pickpockets and purse-snatchers. Do not overburdenyourself with packages. Be extracareful with purses and wallets.Carry a purse close to your body,not dangling by the straps. Put awallet in an inside coat or frontpants pocket.

• Avoid wearing expensive lookingjewelry.

• Be wary of strangers approachingyou for any reason. Solicitors might

be waiting to see how much cashyou are carrying.

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLEDo not leave any valuables in yourvehicle. Place everything in the trunkof the vehicle.

Always lock your vehicle and store allitems out of sight. Breaking into anempty car isn’t worth a thief ’s time.However, anything left in plain view— from your holiday gifts to sparechange, sunglasses, GPS devices, CDs,cell phones or briefcases – may tempta thief.

Help prevent your vehicle from beingstolen by always locking your car andusing anti-theft devices. In addition,although it is cold, never leave yourvehicle running while you run insideyour home or a store — even if foronly a minute or two.

AFTER YOU’VE OPENED THE GIFTSBurglars know that many householdshave new, and oftentimes expensive,items in their homes following theDecember holidays — especially itemssuch as new computers, stereocomponents, televisions, cameras andother electronic equipment. In toomany cases, residents make it easy forburglars to figure out which homes totarget by putting boxes that identifytheir new gifts in plain view with theirother garbage. Avoid becoming an easytarget for post-holiday burglars by notleaving boxes for new electronics andother items at garbage pick-uplocations for several days at a time.Instead, break down any boxes you arethrowing out, put them in garbagebags and place them inside a trashcan.Think about keeping broken-downboxes inside — in a garage, for

example — until the evening beforeyour regular garbage pick-up. Someburglars actually look inside garbagecans for evidence of holiday gifts.

CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLYThe holiday season is a time ofcelebration. Drinking and driving is adanger to everyone on the road.Anyone with a BAC of .08 or higher isin violation of the law and may go tojail. Remember that the risk is notworth it. If you choose to drinkalcohol at a party, do not drive. Take acab, use public transportation or adesignated driver.

For more information on holidaysafety, please call the PoliceDepartment at 303-773-2525. GV

HOLIDAY TREERECYCLING

RESIDENTS CAN PLACETREES CURBSIDE OR TAKETO VILLAGE GREENS PARK Beginning December 29 throughJanuary 16, 2015, residents may placetheir trees curbside on their scheduledtrash service day and Village crews willcollect them to use as mulch. Pleasemake sure your trees are separatedfrom your household trash and alldecorations are removed. Residentsmay also drop off their trees at VillageGreens Park, located at South DaytonStreet and East Union Avenue (acrossfrom Cherry Creek High School)beginning on December 26 throughFebruary 2, 2015. For moreinformation, please call ParksMaintenance at 303-708-6100.

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NEW YEAR’S EVECELEBRATION TIPS TO CELEBRATE SAFEAND RESPONSIBLY New Year’s Eve is a night to have funand celebrate the coming year.However, safety is a must whenparticipating in the festivities.Whether you’re staying in andcelebrating with friends and family, oryou’re traveling to a party, following afew safety tips will ensure that you’resafe when the clock strikes midnight.

• Designate A Driver: Plan how youare going to get to and from yourdestination. If you are going to bedriving New Year’s Eve, don’t drinkand drive. If you have a friend whodoes not prefer to drink, make surethey take the wheel. Carry contactinformation on cabs and otheronline car sharing services in caseyour initial travel plans changecourse during the evening.

• Be Alert: Be aware of yoursurroundings and how others areacting. Stay away from those whoare out of control and might causeharm. If someone is reallyintoxicated, prevent them fromtrying to drive or leaving withsomeone they do not know. It’simportant to keep an eye out foreach other.

• Don’t Drive: If you don’t have togo behind the wheel, avoid it. Morepeople will be driving under theinfluence on this particular night,

so avoid a potentially dangerousaccident by staying off the road.Otherwise, be alert and drivedefensively. Most importantly, wearyour seat belt.

• Stick Together: Always look outfor your friends and family. Goingout to parties and nightclubs meansa fast-paced, crazy night; so be sureto travel in groups. Having a safetynet around you in this environmentis imperative.

• Monitor Your Alcohol Intake: Payattention to how much you andothers are consuming. Drinking toomuch alcohol can have lethaleffects. Also don’t sit your drinkdown anywhere. When you arepopping champagne bottles, aimthe cork away from people.

• Be careful with open flames: Ifyou’re burning candles, incense oroil burners, remember to extinguishthem before you turn in or beforeyou leave the room they areburning in. Pay extra attention topets and children around openflames.

For more information, please call the Police Department at 303-773-2525. GV


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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.

YOUTHprograms

BOYS & GIRLS PEE WEEBASKETBALLCome enjoy a high energy fun-filledbasketball program filled withdribbling, passing, shooting and awhole lot of fun! Coaches andequipment provided.

Day and Dates: Thursdays, January 8-29

Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.Location: Campus Middle School,

4985 South Dayton StreetAge: 4 to 6 years oldFee: $40Limit: 20 players

BOYS & GIRLS PEE WEESOCCERCome enjoy a high energy fun-filledsoccer program filled with dribbling,passing, scoring and a whole lot offun! Coaches and equipment provided.

Day and Dates: Thursdays, February 5-26



BOYS & GIRLS INDOOR T-BALL/BASEBALLCome enjoy high energy drills, lots ofrunning and agility training to get youready for spring sports. A great threeweeks of baseball practice and games.Coaches and equipment provided.

Day and Dates: Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26, 2015


4785 South Dayton StreetAge: 4 to 9 yearsFee: $30Limit: 20 participants

BOYS & GIRLS YOUTHBASKETBALLProgram begins with speed and agilitydrills, basketball drills and continuesfor eight weeks with games. Lots offun basketball for children.

Day and Dates: Mondays, January 5-March 16




HANDCASTINGMonday, December 22 Curtis Arts & Humanities Center2349 East Orchard Road

This holiday season create apersonalized cast hand sculpture, ado-it-yourself gift that is sure toimpress.

Day and Time: Monday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Ages: 3 to 10 years oldFee: $2 (all supplies included)Limit: 10 participants

per each 1/2 hour time slot

Register online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com/registration.



RECREATIONREIMBURSEMENTDEADLINEJANUARY 15, 2015The holidays are upon us and the endof the year is just around the corner. .Time is running out to submit your2014 Recreation Reimbursementrequests. Remember that any activitiespaid for in 2014 — even those takingplace in 2015 — must be submittedby this year’s deadline of January 15,2015.

Here are some hints to help expediteyour request:• Make sure the agency is a

qualifying entity. We reimburse forpublic entities (e.g. parks andrecreation districts, metropolitandistricts and municipal golf

courses) or for non-profit youthsports agencies. Agencies must belocated along the Front Range.

• All receipts must be itemized. Non-itemized receipts, or those reading“POS” (point of sale) chargewithout an explanation will not beaccepted. Golf carts are notreimbursable so make sure that cartfees are separate from greens fees.

• Tape small receipts onto an 8 1/2”x 11” piece of paper.

• Put receipts in the same order thatthey are listed on the form.

• Do not use highlighter on creditcard receipts, it blurs the ink andmakes it illegible.

• Submit receipts in the year youincurred the expenses, not in theyear the activity takes place. Forexample, if you are paying now forspring 2015 sports, those receiptsmust be submitted as part of your2014 request.

• Forms can be found at City Hall oronline at www.greenwoodvillage.com; click on the “Activitiesand Events” tab in the middle ofthe screen and then on the“Recreation ReimbursementInformation” Quick Link on theright-hand side of the page.

• Requests may be dropped off atCity Hall Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to5 p.m. or mailed to: City ofGreenwood Village, 6060 SouthQuebec Street, Greenwood Village,Colorado 80111.

• Reimbursement checks are maileddirectly to your home. It typicallytakes 4-6 weeks to receive a check,though it can take longer closer tothe deadline.

If you are unfamiliar with the programor have questions, please contact JulieLiggett at 303-486-5750 [email protected]. GV

CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGHWORD PLAY AND ARTYou will learn by using theThumbPrintPlay™ Creation Methodto create characters and scenes; writepoetry and stories; journal; and createvisual art work. You’ll have fun, learnabout the characters and stories withinyou. We’ll start by creating aThumbPrintPlay™ together as agroup, and then each of us will

experiment the writing and art form.If you choose to do so, by the end offour weeks, you’ll have enough piecesto produce your own book. And, youcan put our characters and scenestogether and form a play. Collaboratewith others in the group to see yourwork come to life. Day and Dates: Mondays,

January 5, 12, 26 and February 2Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.Fee: $30Instructor: Pam Roth O’Mara



Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration


YOUTH ARTprograms

PEE WEE ARTIntroduce your preschooler to the artsthrough a variety of fun hands-on artprojects!

Day and Time:Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.

January 12 — Frozen Tree BatiksJanuary 26 — Hot Chocolate

PaintingsFebruary 2 — Goodnight MoonFebruary 9 — LOVELocation:

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

Ages: 3 to 5 years oldChild must be accompanied by aparent and/or care giver

Fee: $10 per program (All supplies included)

YOUTH DRAWINGIf your child enjoys drawing and wantsto improve their draftsman skills, thenthis is the class for them!

Day and Time:Fridays, 4 to 5:15 p.m.

Session I: January 9, 16, 23, 30Session II: February 6, 13, 20, 27Location:

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

Ages: 10 to 15 years oldFee: $40 per session

POP UP ARTRelief is when a work of art, especiallya sculpture is attached to abackground. What makes a reliefunique is that the scene, figures andobjects pop up from the background.This program will teach young artistshow to make their artwork pop upthrough using different techniques andmediums.

Day and Dates: Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.Location:

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

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


HAPPENINGS AT CURTIS Our new lecture series will begin inJanuary.

Here’s what’s in store for you…….

• Tuesday, January 6, 5:30 p.m. — Part I – Intellectual Property (I.P.)for Artists, Authors, Designers,Musicians, Inventors, Innovators, Photographers, and Arts Management by Pam Roth O’Mara.

• Thursday, January 15, 3:30 p.m.— Part II – Protecting Your I.P. Assets.

• Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.— Lecture by Peter Ney, Holocaust Survival, from his book, “Getting There.”

• Saturday, January 17, 11 a.m.(Brown bag luncheon) — Critique by Sandra Carson,consultant, historian, former juror for the 2014 All Colorado Art Show.

• Thursday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.— Joanne Burney, painter,instructor, “Great American Portraits.”

Please RSVP for these events.

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

THE ART AUCTIONBROUGHT WARMTHTO THE FRIGIDEVENINGThe weather outside was frightful, butstout-hearted men kept the parkinglot and sidewalks clear for visitors.The atmosphere inside the CurtisCenter was sparkling with DonMitchell’s art, bright lights in thegalleries and music and food to warmthe soul. Visitors who braved theweather were delighted with the venueand a good night was had by all. TheGreenwood Village Arts andHumanities Council received$4,183.80 from the sales commissionsplus $1,460 from ticket sales, endingthe year on a happy note.



THE COWBOY AND THE WESTIn celebration of the National WesternStock Show, the Curtis Center kicksoff its 2015 gallery of exhibits with “The Cowboy and the West.” Openingreception will be Friday, January 16,2015. Join us for this outstandingdisplay of western art by local artists.

Greenwood Village Newsletter December 2014

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