Wash Park Profile — March 2016

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Denver ESL Programs Bring the World Closer Togetherby Lucy Graca

The University of Denver’s En-glish Language Center (DUELC) is one of a number of programs

in Denver teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Generally, ESL pro-grams fall into two categories. The first is English for Academic Purposes (EAP), which teaches international students in colleges and universities the English language knowledge and cultural skills they need to survive in American college classrooms. The second type of program usually utilizes a life-skills curriculum and is meant for recent immigrants. Many of these life-skills programs, how-ever, also incorporate academic skills such as research and paper writing.

DU’s program accepts many foreign students to academic programs such as business or law on a conditional basis. Their continued enrollment is contin-gent upon their completing the five-level DUELC curriculum. Students take a full-time load of classes in grammar, spelling and pronunciation. In every class students are expected to read, listen, write, speak, engage in role-play and present speeches. The level of inter-action depends on the level of the class.

Extra-curricular activities are also

a part of the experience. Students visit coffee shops and other public places to watch and listen, and they report back what they learn about American culture. During their last two quarters, students take a formal class in American culture, part of which is devoted to the expecta-tions of American college classes.

“Some cultures discourage speak-ing, reading or even attending classes,” explains Cheyne Kirkpatrick, an assis-tant professor in the DU’s program. For instance, “Asian classrooms are very large, so there is no class participation.”

Indeed Rachel, who abandoned law school in her native China to enter her family’s business by getting a degree in hospitality management at DU, says that the hardest thing about English classes is “opening my mouth. I’m afraid of making mistakes, or I can’t find the exact word.”

The students have a few enthu-siasms in common: they love Denver, love to travel and have new experiences, meet new people and want to get ahead in their careers. “Denver is a very beau-tiful city,” says Abdulelah from Saudi Arabia. He studied business for three years at King Saud University in Riyadh but believes “English gives me more opportunities.”

At times, though, the cultural barri-ers can make basic interaction very dif-ficult for some of these students. “Some people misunderstand Chinese students because they gather together,” says DUELC student Ken (not his real name). “We’re not anti-social, just afraid of an unfamiliar environment. But once we start to interact we find there is no dif-

ference between American and Chinese people. We actually have a lot of funny stuff to share.”

On the life-skills end of the spectrum is the English Learning Center (ELC) located at Evans Avenue and South Lafayette Street (EnglishLearningCenterDenver.com).

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Denver Prepares for Advance of Emerald Ash Borer by Haines Eason

Just when we thought the West’s reeling forests could not endure another scourge, say hello to the emerald ash borer. Most western residents are fa-

miliar with the mountain pine beetle which, according to numerous sources, has since 2013 infested the pine for-ests of all 19 western states and Canada. 88 million acres have been affected, and the beetle has an upwards of 90 percent kill rate.

“People talk about mountain pine beetle being bad, but this is much worse because the mountain pine beetle is moving through its natural environment. Eventually the forests will re-stabilize. This is very different,” says Denver City Forester Rob Davis.

According to Davis, the emerald ash borer was found in Boulder, Colorado, in 2013. Most likely, though, it arrived in 2010 or 2009. By 2015, the entire city was infested. The incubation period is such that it takes a few seasons for

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ENGLISH LEARNING CENTER (ELC) STUDENTS ENJOYING A READING ACTIVITY TOGETHER. ELC is a nonprofit and has served 600 students from 40 countries since its inception ten years ago. Photo by Bud Demko, Courtesy of English Learning Center

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Proposed Cell Tower Draws Neighborhood Ireby Nicholas Schelke

The price of great cell phone cover-age might become more dear for residents of one Denver neigh-

borhood—but not in dollars and cents. On Thursday, Feb. 11, the Kirk of Bon-nie Brae United Church of Christ held a public meeting to discuss a proposed 3-foot-by-3-foot-by-50 foot Verizon Communications tower that would be placed on their property at 1201 S. Steele

wide agencies that have concluded the dangers of RF exposure are extremely low.

“The scientists making the recom-mendations feel that there is adequate safety,” Dr. Bushberg said, adding, “The science is both current and has been very robustly investigated by a variety of different scientists around the world.”

Megan Dorsch, a public relations spokeswoman for Verizon, maintains the tower is needed. “People constantly need more data to do all the different multimedia applications that are now part of their lives. This means we need to add more capacity to our network to stay ahead of that demand,” Dorsch wrote in an e-mail.

Public comments from Verizon have not comforted many neighborhood residents. Fears over safety and home appraisal assessments are abundant for Corey-Merrill homeowners.

“This is an absolute eyesore that will affect property values, has health and safety risks and has backup issues in terms of noise to the alley,” said neigh-borhood resident Andrew Freeman. “With lots of kids in the neighborhood and lots of kids attending this very

church, I think it only poses problems,” Freeman added.

The amount of revenue the church could receive from Verizon upon instal-lation of the tower is unknown as the company considers lease agreements proprietary information.

The proposal is currently at a stand-still as residents and the church seek to find common ground. “The Kirk coun-cil has reached out to the neighbors to explore options of working in partner-ship to meet the needs the Kirk feels called to provide to our community,” noted Reverend Selena Wright in an email. “We hope we can find a mutually beneficial path, but no final decision has been made,” she added.

At this time, neither the CMNA nor other residents opposed to the proposal have met with the church to discuss pos-sible partnerships, but Freeman is hope-ful. “We are committed to supporting all of our residents, businesses, schools and places of worship within our boundar-ies to the best of our means in order to better our community,” she said.

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Had we known that a church on residentially zoned land has the right to engage in such negotiations, we might have reconsidered where we chose to buy our home and raise our children.

St. in the Corey-Merrill neighborhood. Representatives from Verizon

Wireless and nearly 50 neighborhood residents, most visibly upset, were in attendance.

The proposed tower would be anchored to a concrete slab on church property within 30 feet of homes and Steele Street Preschool. Along with the tower, a large electrical box and diesel generator would also be installed.

The only bureaucratic consider-ation to placing a cell tower on private property is zoning. Denver City Council does not have a say in these matters. “The Denver Zoning Code does not adequately protect its residents from cell phone tower monstrosities,” said head of the Cory Merrill Neighborhood Association (CMNA) Marti Freeman.

“Had we known that a church on residentially zoned land has the right to engage in such negotiations, we might have reconsidered where we chose to buy our home and raise our children,” she added.

Third-party consultant Dr. Jerrold Bushberg of the UC Davis Health System, an expert in radiation protection, medi-cal physics and the biological effects and safety of ionizing and nonionizing radi-ation, gave a detailed presentation at the meeting. Seeking to assure residents, Dr. Bushberg spoke at length about radio frequency waves and exposure, citing accepted studies from numerous world-

Regulating Sharing: Short-term Rentals Revisitedby Jill Farschman

Given the volatile nature of the short-term rentals topic, the well-attended Feb. 3 town hall

meeting at South High School, one of four held throughout Denver during the month, provided the perfect forum for an update.

At issue is the use of personal res-idences offered as rental properties for periods of less than 30 days. According to Denver’s city government web site, “often facilitated by peer-to-peer web-sites such as VRBO.com and AirBnB.com, short-term rentals are defined as the rental of a shared room, a single room, multiple rooms or an entire prop-erty for a period ranging from one to 29 days.”

In case there is any question about the legality of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods, Senior City

Planner Abe Barge made it clear to meeting attendees that under current city regulations it is, in fact, illegal. That hasn’t stopped the online posting of an estimated 2,000 short-term rental list-ings. Most of these rentals are in neigh-borhoods closer to tourist and visitor attractions.

Denver City Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman has spearheaded efforts to tackle the complex issue of how to bal-ance the needs of conflicting constitu-encies. Short-term rentals has proven a contentious topic in several cities which are grappling with, on the one hand, homeowners desiring to leverage their properties for extra revenue and, on the other, residents concerned with the impact such transience imposes on neighborhood quality of life. Due dili-gence has included several public hear-

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Business As Usual

by Kerry Hammond

Please notify us of business-related news within your neighborhood so we can provide coverage in Business as Usual. This is the place for business anniversaries, key personnel changes, relocations, openings, new product or service offerings, residential or commercial developments, political intrigues and ownership changes. Call us at 303-778-8021 or send an email to [email protected].

BakerThe Humble Pie Store (humblepie

store.com) has closed the 300 Elati St. location and re-opened at 3550 E. Colfax in Denver’s renovated Galaxie Auto Body shop. The Baker neighborhood’s loss is Congress Park’s gain, and the new loca-tion is serving up the same great sweet and savory pies and complete coffee/tea service, as well as wine, beer and spirits.

Cherry CreekGrind Kitchen + Watering Hole

will open at 300 Fillmore St. later this month. The restaurant will join the grow-ing number of farm-to-table eateries in Colorado. No website is available at this time, but foodies will eventually be able to peruse the interesting menu choices that chef Preston Phillips will create for the trendy location.

The entire complex located at Clayton Lane and First Avenue has been sold. This site is home to Cherry Creek’s Whole Foods Market as well as many other busi-nesses. The developer plans to add more retail and residential space to the area, and the old Sears store will be torn down to make way for a walkway to access the shops.

Platt ParkThe Tavern Platt Park (tavernhg.com)

opened its doors February 29. The new addition to the Old South Pearl Street dis-

trict is located at 1475 S. Pearl St. Stop by for a drink, or enjoy the great food that is the trademark of the Tavern Restaurant Group. The Platt Park location has a roof-top patio for outdoor dining and will stay open each night until 2:00a.m.

Boone’s Tavern is now called The Rosedale (therosedaletavern.com). The renamed and rebranded pub is located at 1135 E. Evans Ave. The restaurant boasts “elevated tavern fare” and serves a curated whiskey selection, craft beer and cocktails. Join them at Happy Hour for $1 fresh-shucked house oysters.

SpeerLate night partiers will be happy to

hear that there is a new Fat Jack’s Super Subs (fatjackssubs.com) at 450 Broadway. The best part, they are open until 3:00a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Haven’t tried a Fat Jack’s sub? If you join their email list online you receive free chips and a drink with any sub purchase. They even offer a

delivery service for those locals who don’t feel like leaving the house.

Construction has already started at 66 S. Logan St. The property, formerly the home of The Kitchen Gallery, will be turned into a coworking space and a three-story apartment complex. The builder will remodel the former Kitchen Gallery build-ing for the workspace and use the adjacent parking lot as the site of the apartment building.

University There is a new chocolate shop in town,

and it opened just before Valentine’s Day. Deiter’s Chocolates (deiterschocolates .com) is located at 1734 E. Evans Ave. If that address sounds familiar it’s because it was the former home of Dietrich’s Chocolates, a Denver landmark. Deiter’s new chocolatier, Adrienne Johnson-Conway, is extremely qualified to bring

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Maria Vazquezby Susan Dugan

Maria Vazquez’s passion for dance is in the blood. Her mother and grandmother all

danced sevillana, the folkloric dance to the traditional folk music of her home-town, Seville, located in southern Spain. Vazquez, Artistic Director of Flamenco Denver, a nonprofit organization dedi-

dance sevillana,” Vazquez says. “It’s a part-ner dance, and everyone knows how to do it. The men sometimes don’t know all the steps, but they know enough to play the game.”

While Vazquez reveled in sevillana as a young girl, she nonetheless longed to study ballet. “Since there was no ballet school in Sevilla, my mother signed me up for the Spanish dancing school,” she says. “It teaches Spanish classical dance, with shoes and castanets, danced to music by classi-cal Spanish dance composers, as well as sevillana and flamenco dance. The school is a big deal where you study everything, including academics.”

Vazquez attended for the next four-teen years and later received a degree in Spanish Dance from the Conservatory of Dance in Seville, where she studied fla-menco with prominent dancers and toured and performed with other flamenco groups throughout Spain.

Although it’s her passion today, Vazquez did not immediately take to fla-menco. “At the Spanish dancing school flamenco was actually the dance I liked the least,” she says. “I didn’t really under-stand it. It seemed very rough. My Dad is into classical music only and a little jazz maybe, but not flamenco. I started learning flamenco at the conservatory and was ter-rible at it. So in the summers I had to go to other schools to learn flamenco and that’s when I started to understand how it works

MARIA VAZQUEZ POSES IN HER STUDIO AT 910ARTS. Vazquez’s path to becoming Denver’s foremost Sevillana and Flamenco teacher was a long one, but she has arrived. Photo by Sara Hertwig

Flamenco is a form of living… Sometimes dancers don’t have as much technique but they are still amazing flamenco dancers because they know how to communicate, how to be in a relationship and how to have a conversation. It’s life-long learning.

cated to promoting flamenco dance “as a living art form and a vital part of His-panic heritage through classes, quality dance performances and arts education programs,” began learning sevillana as a young child.

“When you are born in Sevilla as a girl you get into a school to learn sevillana,” she says. Local children grow up hear-ing the music in the square, at the tradi-tional, week-long, outdoor feria, or festival, at parties and at just about every social gathering. “On Saturday night you go to the discos and at the end of the night you : See PEOPLE on PAGE 8

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and have fun with it.” She began touring and performing fla-

menco while at the conservatory. “Some of the people I danced with then are main stars in Spain today,” she says. “One is a principal dancer in the National Ballet, and another is the main dancer starring with a company in southern Spain.”

Meanwhile, Vazquez opened a dance studio in Seville, where, at age twenty-six, she met her husband.

“Somehow a program at the University of Wisconsin contacted me to teach a pro-

gram in sevillana they had [offered] stu-dents in Spain because the teacher was sick or something,” she says. “My husband, who is from Denver, was one of my students.” Even on long weekends, when most stu-dents took off to travel, he showed up for her classes, clearly smitten. “In his cowboy boots,” Vazquez adds, laughing.

Needless to say, romance blossomed. “After his year in Spain he wanted to stay but he needed to finish his degree so he


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Girl Scouting Empowers Coloradan Women for Nearly a Century by Mickki Langston

In 1917, the Girl Scouts came to Colo-rado when the Wagon Wheel Council was formed in Colorado Springs. Ever

since, Girl Scouts has worked to devel-op girls’ confidence and compassion through community engagement, entre-preneurship and skills-building.

Laurie Nieb is a current troop leader who first became a Girl Scout in the

girls through issues impacting our world and environment. The leadership impact of Girl Scouts is creating young female leaders for now and tomorrow,” Neib says. Journey topics include environ-mental stewardship, building healthy relationships and social justice.

Famous Girl Scouts include former Senator and First Lady Hillary Clinton and former Associate Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Girl Scouts continues to be the largest leadership development organization for girls in the United States with 3.7 million mem-bers, including 24,000 girl members in Colorado.

While the status of women has improved in the past 100 years, the gains of women in leadership positions in the U.S. have not been on par with the rest of the world. In 2014 the U.S. ranked 84th out of 188 countries in female leader-ship, dropping from 57th place in 2002. Women make up just 19.4 percent of our Congress despite being 50.8 percent of the U.S. population.

Girl Scouts seeks to press this need for women in leadership. “Because it is a girl-led organization, these girls can stay on top of emerging trends, and as the needs of our society changes, they can elect to go forward in their com-munities and provide leadership skills and knowledge as society evolves,” says Stephanie Foote, CEO of Girl Scouts of Colorado.

Leadership development is a key-stone of the entire Girl Scouts pro-gram, and especially the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Girls earn the Gold Award

for developing and fulfilling a project which has a positive impact in their community.

Over time, Girl Scouts has become well-known for their cookie program which started in 1917 to help individual girls and troops raise funds for camping and other adventures. However, there’s more to the cookie program than Thin Mints.

“The Girl Scout cookie program teaches financial literacy, including goal setting, building relationships and decision making,” says Foote, adding “these girls have fantastic plans for what they’re doing with their sales.”

These skills are critical for all persons, but especially for Colorado women. Currently, Colorado women

earn just 80 percent of the wages earned by men, with 29 percent of women working low-wage jobs. Women must work an additional day each week to bring home the same pay as their male counterparts.

While selling cookies and attend-ing camp won’t solve these problems overnight, these activities are a start-ing point for thousands of girls in our communities. The skills learned in Girl Scouts begin the process of empowering girls and young women.

“I think it's about the values that we provide the girls, namely courage, confi-dence and character,” says Foote. “They need to feel comfortable and strong enough to express their opinions ... and know that they can achieve their goals in every field they want to.”

“I truly hope that all of the girls in our troop will become women who impact the world as mothers and busi-ness leaders, environmentalists, com-munity leaders, politicians and religious leaders,” says Neib. “One day, one of our Scouts will put her hand on a family bible and recite her commitment to pre-serve and protect the constitution of the United States and we will call her Madame President.”

This year the annual Girl Scout Week is March 6-12. There will be a cele-bration event at Denver Public Library’s downtown branch on the 7th floor in the Vida Ellison Gallery on Saturday, March 12, from 10a.m. to 4p.m. The celebra-tion is in partnership with the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.

Mickki Langston is a volunteer member and Recruitment Director for Girl Scouts of Colorado. To learn more, visit girlscoutsof colorado.org.

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1950s. “I remember learning about girls’ leadership, stewardship of the outdoors, selling cookies, cooking, working on community service projects and camp-ing at all the camps,” she says.

Neib continued scouting through 12th grade and later became a camp counselor and, eventually, a troop leader. Now in her sixth decade of life, Neib leads the council’s Daisy Troop at Centennial Elementary. One of the troop’s scouts is her own granddaughter.

Girl Scouts continues the centu-ry-long tradition of skill building and badge earning, now with a focus on leadership through badge categories called Journeys. “The specific Journeys designed for each scouting level lead the

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Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame to Honor New and Past Inductees by Aylana Shores

Every two years the Colorado Wom-en’s Hall of Fame (CWHF) admits 10 extraordinary women to their

number and celebrates them with a gala dinner. These 10 women are nominated by family, friends or colleagues and are vigorously vetted by the CWHF Board of Directors.

According to the organization web-site, to make the cut these women must have made signifi cant and enduring contributions to their fi eld, elevated the status of women, helped open new fron-tiers for women and society and inspired others, especially women and girls, by example. The weight for each of the fi rst two categories is 40 percent, and the last is 20 percent.

The 2016 inductees include: • Anna Jo Haynes, of Denver. Civil

rights, child and family advocate, bringing to Denver the national Head Start program.

• Arlene Vigil Kramer, of Monument. Educator and trailblazer for bilin-gual education.

• Lydia Peña SL, of Denver. Educator, author and community leader, championing education for girls in Ghana and Afghanistan.

• Sandra I. Rothenberg, of Denver. Appellate Court judge and pioneer in sex discrimination litigation.

• Shari Shink, of Denver. Attorney and founder of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center for abused and neglected children.

• Judith Wagner, of Cherry Hills. Business leader who co-founded both the Women’s Bank and

Colorado Women’s Foundation, and catalyst for the Center for Women’s Health Research. Annual induction ceremonies also

highlight the contributions of inductees who are no longer alive but who con-tinue to impact Colorado women. This year’s honorees are

• Anne Evans, of Denver. Cultural leader who established the Denver

Art Museum, Denver Civic Center and the Central City Opera House.

• Minnie Harding, of Canon City. Women’s advocate who established a scholarship and loan fund in 1902 allowing thousands of women to attend college.

• Laura Ann Hershey, of Littleton. Internationally recognized author and advocate for the disabled and

LGBT communities.• Elizabeth Pellet, of Rico. First

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League of Women Voters Examines Campaign Finance with Pay 2 Play by Pearlanne Zelarny Director of Communications, League of Women Voters of Denver

On March 21, 2016, the League of Women Voters of Denver (LWVD) will present a screening of PAY 2

PLAY, a fi lm about the corrupting infl u-ence of money in politics.

Created by fi lmmaker John Ennis, the fi lm features Robert Reich, Lawrence Lessig, Marianne Williamson, Noam Chomsky, Van Jones, John Nichols, Thom Hartmann and many others.

“The league is in the process of updating our national position on cam-paign fi nance, which was fi rst written in 1974 and updated in 1982. This movie should be an entertaining way to stim-ulate more discussion,” says LWVD Co-Director Peggy Pitchford.

According to Marge Fisch, LWVD Director of Organization, the league has a long history of study and advocacy in campaign fi nance reform.

“Many of our members have spent hours collecting signatures for citi-zen ballot initiatives. Following the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, it appears we are back to square one. The League believes that public fi nancing is the best long-term solution to getting money out of politics. In addition, we have long supported the Disclose Act and will continue to push for passage of this important piece of legislature,” Fisch says.

The League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. The Denver league consists of a vibrant group of women and men who engage in broad educa-tional efforts as well as advocacy.

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In Denver, Vazquez, who also has a degree in education, started finding jobs teaching Spanish in local private and public schools while looking for venues in which to teach flamenco. “Every place I tried they were just not familiar with it,” she says. But local legend, the late Gwen Bowen, also known as Miss B., whose Washington Park Studio instilled a love for dance in genera-tions of children and adults, took a chance on Vazquez.

“Miss B. happened to love flamenco because she took flamenco classes when she was young,” Vazquez says. “She said, show me and prove what you know how to

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But Vazquez’s flamenco classes were slow to catch on. “The first year there was one student,” she says. People came expecting ballroom dance classes and did not come back. And the severity of Spanish versus American teaching styles turned some students off, Vazquez explains. “I didn’t speak English very well either,” she adds. But within a year to two Vazquez had six or seven regular students and the class began to grow; in time it grew so much it became readily apparent to Vazquez she needed a new venue.

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Vazquez believes flamenco has caught on because it offers emotional release, which is increasingly difficult to find in our digital world where virtual exchanges have replaced a lot of direct human contact. “In flamenco there is a game between the singer, the guitarist and the dancer,” she says. “It’s all about expressing present feel-ings. And you can create stories, too.”

While American children learn the game of flamenco much more quickly and less self-consciously than adults, they nonetheless lack the cultural con-text within which Spanish children absorb the roots of flamenco from birth through immersion in sevillana.

“Flamenco is a form of living,” Vazquez explains. “It is not you come to class and

you dance and you go home and do some-thing else. In Spain, even though a lot of pop singers don’t sing flamenco they sing the sound, or the way they sing feels like flamenco. There’s the same clapping and rhythms. Here, it is not like that. Children start young and get excited but there’s a period in life, maybe age eleven or some-thing, where some keep going and then they really get engaged. But others lose it because they don’t have the singing and clapping and dancing at home.”

Besides conducting recitals, Vazquez performs with visiting flamenco singers and guitarists that she brings in and enter-tains at her home. “We had a singer from Spain who was a really fun guy and a gui-tarist from New Mexico,” she says. “At first they stayed in a hotel and then they came to my house and tasted what I cook and they were like, ‘next time, I stay with you.’ When my [seven-year-old] son saw them he really wanted to learn flamenco, but I told him, ‘you have to learn sevillana first to perform flamenco.’”

But while essential to performing flamenco, the disciplined foundation sevillana provides can only go so far. “Sometimes dancers don’t have as much technique but they are still amazing fla-menco dancers because they know how to communicate, how to be in a relationship and how to have a conversation. It’s life-long learning. We say, ‘we talk flamenco.’ It’s a conversation and sometimes the leader is the singer, sometimes the gui-tarist is the leader and sometimes it’s me. You never know what is going to happen. Each performance is different and the same dance changes every single time. That’s what makes it so fun.”

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The Glendale Raptors Women’s Premier League Rugby team was recently chosen as the Team of

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same rules and use the pitch and equip-ment. Despite this, the history of wom-en’s rugby is signifi cantly different due to various social pressures and percep-tions about rugby in general. Although the women’s side of the game has gar-nered more attention in recent years, there are still many who don’t realize women play the sport at all.

The Women Raptors increased local awareness of the game in 2015 by cre-ating many quick fans, a seemingly easy feat for a team coming into the season with a championship under its belt.

Raptors Football Club Founder Mark Bullock coached the Women Raptors to both of their titles.

“Before the game we talked about our goals like we always do. We wanted to be physical and relentless, which I think we really were,” Bullock said after the most recent title win. The 2015 Raptors were undefeated at home.

“This is a conclusion to a lot of hard work by these players,” he added.

The team also credits much of their 2015 success to the mentorship of vet-eran Raptors and former USA Eagles players Sarah Chobot, Hannah Stolba and Kitt Wagner Ruiz.

Ruiz was recently named the team’s new head coach.

The Raptors’ 2015 on-fi eld success has not overshadowed their long-stand-ing commitment to the community. Sportswomen of Colorado not only recognizes on-the-fi eld prowess; the organization also scrutinizes a team’s community service work. Last year the Raptors engaged with local nonprof-its like Children’s Hospital, the Special Olympics, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Girls on the Run and March of Dimes to name

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the bug’s presence to be known. Once it’s apparent, though, the infestation is in full swing and the bugs’ population growth can be exponential.

The bug is not native, and that makes dealing with it much more challenging.

“They found emerald ash borer in 2003 in Detroit,” Davis says. “They fi nd this bug, and it’s just wiping out ash trees all over. No one knows what it is; it’s never been seen before. They traced it back to Asia where it exists there natu-rally. It’s in check in nature there.”

Davis says ash on this continent are not evolved to cope with the pest. What foresters in the U.S. and Canada have on their hands is an introduced predator with a massive supply of unguarded food

to sustain it.Fortunately, Denver’s urban canopy

is diverse—only about 15 to 17 percent of park and right-of-way trees are ash. It seems reasonable these days to have a diverse canopy, but monoculture used to be the name of the game.

“The fi eld of urban forestry is about 25 years old,” says Sara Davis, Denver’s Urban Forestry Program Manager. “And the fi rst big lesson in diversity was learned with Dutch elm disease as it rolled through the Midwest. You had huge monocultures—entire cities planted with just the American elm—and they were all of a sudden all dead of the same thing all at once.”

The city’s planting plan is more com-

plicated than a rule-of-thumb system.“We try to diversify our palette as

much as we can which can be really challenging in Colorado because of our weather conditions and soils and that sort of thing,” says Rob Davis. “We try for 10/20/30: no more than 10 percent of one species, 20 percent of one genus and 30 percent of one family.”

What private homeowners do is another matter. Although you need a permit to plant in the right of way, many people are unaware and have planted to suit their desires.

Who’s responsible for maintain-ing, pruning and removing right-of-way trees can be a very contentious topic. These trees are the property of the city, no matter who plants them, but mainte-nance and removal is the responsibility of the landowner.

“Back in the early 1900s the code said everybody’s got the duty to plant trees, and everybody has the duty to maintain their city tree,” says Rob Davis. “It was the civic pride movement. Denver had no trees, and the strategy of the city was, ‘okay, we’re all going to do this together.’ Denver’s held that forever.”

To assess the potential impact of the emerald ash borer on the city’s park and street trees, surveying began in late 2014. Of the city’s 76,000 park trees, 6,000 are ash, as are 15 to 17 percent of the 200,000 street trees. That could mean Denver res-idents will have to deal with anywhere from 30,000 to 34,000 sick curbside ash. The private property numbers are more staggering: with millions of trees city-wide, the U.S. Forest Service estimates there are roughly 330,000 ash in the city.

To prepare for the borer’s arrival, this May the city is launching a proactive and educational tree treatment and planting campaign. The exact launch date is to be determined.

“The campaign will be called Be a Smart Ash,” says Sara Davis. “The idea was to have a campaign that is witty and fun and encourages people to learn more. [Starting with] the 2015 budget we were given $150,000 a year for fi ve years.”

The city has contracted Ground Floor Media (groundfl oormedia.com) of Denver to manage the campaign.

In addition to the media campaign, the city is planning an outward-facing website that will show the exact location of all right-of-way ash in the city. The presence of any private-property ash will be noted by a dot on the property’s dwell-

ing. The website will also make available the benefi ts provided by the particular tree—benefi ts such as cooling savings, aesthetic value, air fi ltration, rainwater capture, etc.

As for what will happen to the trees themselves, the city is formulating a ten-year plan that will include chemical tree treatments, removal of dead or unhealthy trees (followed with replanting), and planting of new tree species in available space now. Tree planting ramps up this spring.

After the initial treatments, the city will turn right-of-way ash back to home-owners who will be faced with a decision: either treat or remove their ash. Post city-managed treatment, any treatment or removal costs must be borne by the property owner.

The overall aim is proactivity. In the end, says Sara Davis, the goal is “main-taining citywide canopy cover.”

Estimates on the cost of treatments, pruning and removal vary widely depend-ing on the health and size of the tree and its location on the property, but bills can be quite large. According to homeadvisor.com, “The average national tree removal cost is $650, though homeowners can spend anywhere between $75 and $1,500 on the expenditure.”

To help with the planting and out-reach efforts, the city has partnered with The Park People (theparkpeople.org), an organization founded in 1969 with the expressed aim of raising private funds to support Denver’s parks. “We will mostly be involved with the Emerald Ash Borer on the planting side of things,” says The Park People Executive Director Kim Yuan-Farrell. “Denver Forestry is hoping we can handle as many of the plantings as is possible for this and coming years so they can focus much of their efforts on the treatment and removal side of things.”

Yuan-Farrell says Denver Forestry has funding for replacement right-of-way trees. That funding will support the The Park People’s efforts. The Park People will channel people to their Denver Digs Trees program, a program that uses The Park People’s buying power to provide an array of free and affordable trees to interested landowners.

Denver Digs Trees has been an annual, ongoing program, but the impor-tance of the program is now all the more

In response to “Advocacy Group Proposes City Manage Sidewalk Repairs” in the February, 2016, issue:

Please understand that responsible homeowners who repair or replace the "city" sidewalks in front of our homes do so at their cost. This group, though well intentioned, is another group who want all of us to pay for other property owners’ sidewalks. These are "city" side-walks. The city should and does cite property owners as to unsafe sidewalks. As to the parts of Denver lacking side-walks, the city or the property owner should pay, not the responsible owners who keep the sidewalks along their property safe and in good repair.

The article was so one sided it dam-ages the reputation of The Profi le.

The proposal is to add $10 to $15 per month in a fee for every property owner including the responsible ones. Why should the responsible ones who have paid for their repairs or replace-ment pay again? Nice idea if you are one of those folks who want someone else to pay.

Remember when the annual Denver storm drainage assessment was created as a FEE versus going to the voters as a property tax increase? A $12 per year fee is now over $100. Once these fees are in place they become a jobs pro-

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gram and there is little or no oversight as to the scope of work, the amount of increase and the diversion of the fees (taxes by any other account) from their intended purpose to the General Fund or other uses.

This $100-180 per year fee for all property owners is a TAX and should go to the voters. As the years go by it will grow. Where does it stop? As costs of living in Denver continue to go up you will fi nd taxpayers who will move out and leave the city in decline with fewer able to pay. Sidewalks will be forgotten and the goal set here since Denver is free to redirect these fees to the general fund. For heaven’s sake these are "city" side-walks. Let the city build what is missing and cite/fi ne those who don't keep the walks in front of their property safe.

It is a crime, in my opinion, to have the city mandate that the 5 foot by 5 foot fl agstone walks that are 100 plus years old and in the same safe and service-able condition be destroyed. Where are the historic neighborhood advocates? The areas around Wash Park are good examples. Build a new home and the fl agstone sidewalks have to be replaced with concrete that won’t last as long as the historic fl agstone. Residents love the look of the fl agstone versus gray boring concrete.

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DU Lacrosse Charges out Undefeated Into a Post-Title Seasonby Jack Etkin

The lofty goal remains unchanged, the same aim-for-the-top ob-jective the University of Denver

lacrosse team has every year. The dif-ference for DU this season is its majestic view of the collegiate lacrosse landscape.

DU is the reigning Division I national champion after fi nally settling some unfi nished business. Not only was it the Pioneers' fi rst national title, but their 10-5 victory over Maryland in the cham-pionship game last May in Philadelphia ended some Sisyphean torment. The Pioneers reached the national semifi -nals and lost in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and made it to the quarterfi nals before losing in 2012.

DU's national championship was a historic achievement of stunning magni-tude. The Pioneers became just the 10th school to win the national title since it was fi rst decided in 1971. In addition to elbowing its way into the lacrosse pan-theon, DU, in a bold, geographical state-ment, hauled the sport from its Eastern enclaves out West for an inaugural victory lap. Every previous national champion came from a state bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Indeed, the western-most winner was the University of North Carolina prior to the Pioneers' triumph.

“I feel like a lot of people, they count the team who won last time out to actu-ally win it again,” said sophomore mid-fi elder Trevor Baptiste. Baptiste set an NCAA record last year for faceoff wins (310) by a freshman.

“They think they're going to be in (competition for) the top, but they think they're not going to win it again. So I

think in terms of how people perceive us, it's a little different. But I think we're in great shape. I don't think we're intim-idated or cocky in any sense,” he added.

Bill Tierney, who is in his seventh season as the Pioneers' head coach after a 22-year run at Princeton where his teams won six national titles, wanted to do more than build a powerhouse pro-gram and win a national title at DU. The sport was growing in the West, something Tierney wanted to help accelerate.

“The thing that's now making me feel good about that second part of my job is that other coaches now are out here recruiting,” Tierney said. “They're out recruiting [in] Colorado. They're out recruiting [in] California. Whereas in the past, they would say, ‘Those kids don't play good enough high school lacrosse. You might get a good one here and there, but there's no sense in us coming out there.’”

The Pioneers' 49-player roster includes 12 players from Colorado and eight from California. Those two states are the most heavily represented on a DU team that is 4-0 and was ranked fi rst by the coaches and second behind Notre Dame by the media in the preseason polls. That's not much different than last year when the Pioneers were ranked fi rst in both preseason polls. Yet there is one stark contrast to 2015.

“What you hope as a coach is that you never have to rely on freshmen to replace seniors,” Tierney said.

“Now if some can, that's a bonus, that's a cherry on the sundae. We feel like we've got these fi ve freshmen who for whatever reason have the instinct, have the ability to jump right in, but we'll see.”

Tierney said that group includes

attackman Nate Marano, midfi elder Austin French, goalie Alex Ready and two local players—midfi elder Colton Jackson from Rock Canyon High School and defenseman Dylan Johnson from Cherry Creek High School.

“We expect them to raise up,” Tierney said. “We've just got to do a good job of knowing they will make freshmen mistakes, and we'll have to live with those a little bit until they mature.”

DU isn't facing win-the-lottery odds in its quest to repeat as Division I national champion. The feat has been accomplished eight times by six schools, the last being Duke in 2013-2014. Under Tierney, Princeton won three straight

championships in 1996-1998, a feat also accomplished by Johns Hopkins in 1978-1980. Syracuse (twice), North Carolina and Cornell are the other schools to win back-to-back national championships. All told, the six repeat winners have won a total of 34 national championships.

“A lot of times, it's the same teams winning over and over again,” midfi elder Baptiste said. “When a new team comes in, they usually don't win [again] for a while. Like, for example, Loyola; they won in 2012 and haven't really got to the fi nal four since then. A lot of people think that might be a trend in lacrosse, so it's something we're going to break this year.”

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freshly baked buttermilk-raisin Irish soda bread. Priced at $10.95 for adults and $5.95 for kids 12 and under. Dine-in or take-out! Irish Soda Bread loaves may be pre-ordered

whole at the price of $8.99 per loaf.Éirinn go brách!

MARCH 27 Easter Sunday Brunch

Enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch at Katherine’s with your friends and family. Reservations

required for parties of more than four.

More info. at www.katherines.org or call 303-282-5888.

present and potential future of this volatile area in crisis, free. | 303-322-7727Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave.activeminds.com

Tue, 03/08 | 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Communities in ConversationJoin the Abrahamic Initiative in a dialogue event that encour-ages an atmosphere of mutual trust and open sharing, to foster mutual understanding and appreciation for the faith perspec-tives of the Abrahamic traditions. Free, all welcome, RSVP.Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St.abrahamicinitiative.com

Thu, 03/10 | 6:00 p.m.The Keys to Vegetable GardeningLearn the keys to successful vegetable growing on the Front Range including tips and tricks to make your gardening life easier, $33. | 720-865-3580Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.botanicgardens.org

Sat, 03/12 | 1:00 p.m.The Pastel Society of ColoradoDo you have a passion for pastels? Do you want to meet other painters in the neighborhood? Join The Pastel Society of Colorado, they meet second Saturdays each month. Pastel paint-ing demonstration is usually the main event. All are welcome!Denver Presbytery, 1710 S. Grant St.

Mon, 03/14 | 1:00 p.m.Colorado's Territorial DaysJoin experts from the Golden History Museums (GHM) to learn about early territorial history, the shady decision to move the capital back to Denver from Golden and the mystery behind GHM's historic 38-star American fl ag. RSVP required, $17. | 303-866-2394History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadwayhistorycolorado.org

Tue, 03/15 | 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Money Makeover ClassExamine your unique money personality and use new insights to create an effi cient budgeting system that makes sense for you. Free and open to the public with parking and a light meal.


RSVP required. | 303-573-1170Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma St.denvercommunity.coop/clearmoney

Wed, 03/16 | 5:00 p.m.Visiting Artist Talk with Deb SokolowChicago-based artist whose text-driven drawings combine research, fi ction and humor to speculate on topics concerning politics, conspiracy theory and human nature. Sokolow's work is part of the "Under the Guillotine" exhibit, free. | 303-294-5207Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drivemetrostatecva.org

Wed, 03/16 | 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.Active Minds: Inventions that Changed the WorldDive into the fascinating stories of inventions and inventors that changed the world. This class will cover the invention of the abacus, safety glass, the paper clip and the hypodermic syringe, free. | 303-733-4643Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St.activeminds.com

Wed, 03/16 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Celtic Herbs and MythsLearn the most popular herbal medicines and how many of their uses come from the legends of the ancient gods and god-desses, $35. | 303-263-7275Moondance Botanicals, 601 Corona St.moondancebotanicals.com

Wed, 03/16 | 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Visiting Artist Lecture with Amy CutlerhopsCutler discusses her work, known for their exquisitely detailed narrative created through a pastiche of memories, observations and insights that expose the emotional complexities of real life within a richly imagined universe, $10. | 303-778-6990Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St.asld.org

Thu, 03/17 | 6:00 p.m.Art + LitJoin the Art Students League of Denver and Lighthouse Writers Workshop for a series of discussions about literature and art, each co-hosted by a writer and artist. Dracula by Bram Stoker & Fuseli's The Nightmare will be discussed, RSVP, $10. | 303-778-6990Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St.asld.org

Fri, 03/18 | 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.Food Safety Training for Cottage Food ProducersLooking to bring your food product to market? Learn the spe-cifi cs for operating a food business from a home kitchen at a

class off ered by Colorado State University Extension, at several locations/dates around town, $30. | 303-678-6238Jeff erson County Extension Offi ce, 15200 W. 6th Ave.csu-ext-food-preservation.eventbrite.com

Sat, 03/19 | 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m.Four Mile Class Series: Planning Your GardenLearn the timing, planning and spacing that works for various plants and combinations. Get ideas for theme gardens, such as a salsa garden and tips for growing as much food as possible. RSVP, ages 16+, $18. | 720-865-0815Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest St.fourmilehistoricpark.eventbrite.com

Sat, 03/19 | 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Demo & Dialogue SeriesCelebrate Mo'Print with instructors demoing their talents throughout the day. Mixed Media Printmaking with Mark Lunning, 11a.m.-12:30p.m.; Monotypes with Joe Higgins, 1-2:30p.m. and Mixed Media Monoprints with Jennifer Ghormley, 3-4:30p.m. | 303-778-6990Meininger Art Supply, 499 Broadwayasld.org

Sun, 03/20 | 12:30 p.m.Community Forum for the Heart & Mind: Coping with and Preventing Alzheimer’sTheresa Grill of the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado will explain the basics of the Alzheimer's disease process, as well as other types of dementias. | 303-794-5565First Universalist Church, 4101 E. Hampden Ave.

Mon, 03/21 | 7:00 p.m.Deep History in the Colorado River Headwaters: Centennial Refl ections on Rocky Mountain National ParkDr. Thomas G. Andrews, author of "Killing for Coal: America’s Deadliest Labor War", introduces his book and explores what we can learn from a high country valley tucked into an iso-lated corner of Colorado’s most popular national park, $10. | 303-866-2394History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadwayhistorycolorado.org

Tue, 03/22 | 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Active Minds: China’s Economic EvolutionTake a look at China’s complex journey from a sleepy Communist economy to one of the most important fi nancial forces in the world, free. | 303-322-7727Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave.activeminds.com

Tue, 03/22 | 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Soldering for Fun and FumesSoldering is how you fuse two pieces of metal and connect elec-

tronic components together. Come learn how to solder safely and leave with your soldering badge, which lets you use the sol-dering equipment in the ideaLAB. | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverlibrary.org/idealab

Sat, 03/26 | 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.Literature in the Spotlight: Spring has SprungAn afternoon of short fi ction and poetry devoted to the art of gardening in all its fervor, frustration and fecundity for people who not only love tending their gardens, but love hearing a

SCFD Free DaysBelow is a list of the Scientifi c and Cultural

Facilities District’s March free days for venues we thought would be most relevant for our readers:

Clyfford Still MuseumFridays, March 4, 11, 18, 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. and March 25, 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.1250 Bannock St.Denver Botanic GardensSaturday, Mar 19, 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.1007 York St.Denver Museum of Natural HistoryMonday, March 7, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.2001 Colorado Blvd.Denver Art MuseumSaturday, March 5, 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys Sunday, March 6, 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.1880 Gaylord St. Four Mile Historic ParkFriday, March 11, 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m.715 S. Forest St.Denver Firefi ghters Museum Seniors (65+) Free DaySaturday, March 12, 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.1326 Tremont Place

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Seniors

Fri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31Lutheran Family Services Older Adult & Caregiver (OACS)Caring for your aging parents can be daunting and stressful. Free program can ease the task for those struggling with time and other issues, providing in-home services and support. | 303-217-5864Lutheran Family Service, 1600 Downing St.lfsrm.org

Fri, 03/04 | 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.Platt Park ChorusLove to sing? Do you want to connect with other seniors in the Platt Park area? Join the Platt Park Chorus, they meet every first and second Friday of the month. Drop-ins are always welcome! | 720-865-0630Platt Park Senior Center, 1500 S. Grant St.denvergov.org/recreation

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 03/08-03/31 | 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.SilverSneakersAn older adult and senior exercise program that is provided free to members of health care companies. Intended to pro-vide opportunities for older adults and seniors to attend reg-ular exercise classes, to improve health and prevent simple injuries. | 720-865-0630Platt Park Senior Center, 1500 S. Grant St.denvergov.org/recprograms

Tuesdays, 03/08-03/29 | 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.Senior LunchOne of WSCC's biggest and most exciting programs! Including a wonderful home cooked meal, complete with dessert and a fun activity! | 303-733-4643Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St.wscc-denver.org

Wed, 03/09 | 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.Post Employment Group SeniorsAll retired and chronologically-gifted persons are invited to PEGS. Luncheon is catered, $8.00 each. Visitors and new mem-bers are always welcome. | 303-722-5736University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd.

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Thu, 03/03 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.Citizen Advisory Board MeetingOpen to the public particularly District 3 Residents. The monthly policy concerns that affect the District 3 Community are sum-marized by District 3 Commander Montoya and his staff at the meeting. Residents discuss neighborhood concerns. | 720-913-1231Denver Police District 3, 1625 S. University Blvd.

Sat, 03/05 | 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.35th Anniversary and Grand Re-OpeningTo kick off their 35th year, local ethical Fair Trade nonprofit, Ten Thousand Villages Denver (Villages), is relocating. Enjoy

good story, $30. | 720-865-3580Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.botanicgardens.org

Tue, 03/29 | 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m.European Book ClubTake part in a lively and educational discussion hosted by Nan Campbell to discuss “Fear of Paradise” by Vincent Engel (French). The discussion will be in English and all are welcome! Free/members and $5/non. | 303-831-0304Alliance Française de Denver, 571 Galapago St.afdenver.org

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Wednesdays, 03/09-03/30 | 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.A Little Help's Senior Yoga Class at Karma YogaJoin A Little Help for workshops to teach a simple home prac-tice to improve the soundness of your footing, as our bodies face the challenges of aging. | 720-242-9032Karma Yoga, 1705 S. Pearl St.alittlehelp.org

Mon, 03/14 | 2:00p.m.The Senior Social: Food Appreciation & Cooking ClassDo you love food? How about learning to cook new and excit-ing meals, snacks, hor d'oeuvres, and desserts? Come down A Little Help's Senior Social to meet and greet with other seniors and find a new appreciation for the food you have always enjoyed. | 720-242-9032Whole Foods - Wash Park Location, 1111 S. Washington St.alittlehelp.org

Thu, 03/17 | 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.Active Minds: China’s Economic EvolutionTake a look at China’s complex journey from a sleepy Communist economy to one of the most important financial forces in the world, free. | 303-364-7485Windsor Gardens, 597 S. Clinton St.activeminds.com

Fri, 03/25 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.Active Minds: TibetDiscover the history, the role of the Dalai Lama, the views of China and the international community to seek to understand the situation in this controversial place, free. | 303-762-2660Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St.activeminds.com

Fri, 03/25 | 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m.Active Minds: The Music of Frank SinatraWhether you call him Ol' Blue Eyes or The Chairman of the Board, dig into his huge song bag and hear once again those inimitable vocal stylings. Along the way, explore his tumultu-ous life and the women who decorated it. RSVP required, free. | 303-364-7485Platt Park Senior Center, 1500 S. Grant St.activeminds.com

music, giveaways and appetizers in their new space all day. | 303-316-8773Ten Thousand Villages, 275 Clayton St.tenthousandvillages.com/denver

Tue, 03/08 | 6:45p.m.-7:45p.m.WPENA MeetingThe Washington Park East Neighborhood Association hosts a monthly meeting that are open and all are invited to attend.St. John's Lutheran Church, 700 S. Franklin St.wpenaonline.org

Wednesdays, 03/09-03/30 | 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.Nar-Anon Family GroupA Nar-Anon family group meets each Wednesday. The free, self-help, 12-step, confidential meeting is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. | 303-871-7290Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing, 2122 S. Lafayette St.nar-anon.org

Sat, 03/12 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.Community Forester ProgramThe Park People and Denver Parks and Recreation are encour-aging Denver’s green thumbs and nature lovers to become part of the City’s Community Forester crew. Register before March 10, 2016. Visit the website to register. Stay tuned for more info. | 303-722-6262theparkpeople.org

Sat, 03/12 | 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.St. Patrick's Day JubileeAre you a little Irish-at-heart? Then join us on Saturday, March 12th for a fun night of live entertainment, dancing, food and drinks as we celebrate what has become an international cele-bration of Irish Culture. | 3037338940Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S. Grant Ave.historicgrantave.org/events-2/st-patricks-jubilee

Tue, 03/15 | 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.Cook Park Neighborhood Association MeetingJoin the Cook Park Neighborhood Association to find out what's happening in your neighborhood, get involved and meet your fellow Cook Park residents. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. | 303-671-6639Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S. Drive

Thu, 03/17 | 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.No Cook NightCommunity Cook Out! Join WSCC for a very special cookout with your friends, family, AND neighbors! | 303-733-4643Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St.wscc-denver.org

Fri, 03/18 | 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.Nat'l Active & Retired Federal Employees Assoc. (NARFE)National Active & Retired Federal Employees Chapter #81 cham-pion the rights of current and federal employees. All current and retired Federal employees and their guests are invited. Program: Federal Budget - speaker to be named later. | 303-779-4268Windsor Gardens Inn - Blossoms Restaurant, 597 S. Clinton St.

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Private Music Lessons Available at Kolacny MusicLance Acker – Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute Improvisation. All Levels. B. Music Ed. M. Music.

Chuck Schneider – Clarinet, Saxophone | Bob Gillis – TrumpetEugina Alahanova – Violin | Mark Harris – Saxophone

Carol Zeleny – Piano

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A Center for Social Development and Academic Enrichment for Children ages 1 to 14

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ILIFF PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND SCHOOL AGE SUMMER CAMP

In partnership with ASPEN ACADEMYPrivately Owned Since 1963

303-757-3551iliffpreschool.com

Academic Year and Summer Camp

1 block east of Colorado Blvd. Minutes from I-25 • 4140 E. Iliff Ave.

Modern MasterpiecesThe New Art: Shared Visions

A program featuring dynamic new works, celebrating the shared visions of Colorado visual, literary, and musical artists.

Friday, April 29 – Hamilton Hall, DU, DenverSaturday, April 30 – St. John’s Episcopal Church, Boulder

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Modern Masterpieces� e New Art: Shared Visions

A program featuring dynamic new works, celebrating the shared visions of Colorado visual, literary, and musical artists.

Friday, April 29 - Hamilton Hall, DU, DenverSaturday, April 30 - St. John’s Episcopal Church, Boulder

KidStuff

Fri, 03/04-Tue, 03/31Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten & School-Age Summer CampProviding a safe and nurturing environment and play-based experiences for toddlers, preschool, pre-k and a private kinder-garten connecting to early childhood standards with emphasis on social and pre-academic skills. '16-'17 registration is now open! | 303-757-3551Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten & School-Age Summer Camp, 4140 E. Iliff Ave.iliffpreschool.com

Fri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31Move and Learn ClassesParent & tot classes in music, yoga, art, science, soccer and more! For ages newborn-5 years, registration required, with dis-

count for multiples and siblings. Classes contain Jewish content, including songs, stories and recipes. | 303-316-6332Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St.jccdenver.org

Fri, 03/04-Tue, 03/15 | 9:30a.m.Suzuki Early Childhood Music ClassPrelude Music class: music and movement for ages 3 weeks to 4 years old, with an accompanying adult. Ongoing enrollment, and your first class is free. For your introductory hour, pre-reg-ister for the Denver class online. | 720-255-6108Cameron Church, 1600 S. Pearl St.preludemusicclass.com

Fri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31Summer KidART Camps & Summer Teen Studio WorkshopsEmphasizing the fundamental elements and essential vocabu-lary of art, encouraging students to explore and communicate as they create and gain skills in a variety of media, including paint, clay, wire, fiber, and more. Spots fill up fast! | 303-778-6990Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St.asld.org

Tuesdays, 03/08-03/29 | 4:15p.m.-5:30p.m.Once Upon a PlayhouseMartha Horstman-Evans has been writing plays for kids for over 25 years. Her unique drama class is for kids ages 6-11. Her plays are full humor, pathos, content and realistic dialogue. No auditions, $280 ($40 a month), includes a performance. | 303-777-4294Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St.onceuponaplayhouse.com

Sat, 03/05 | 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.Girls & ScienceExplore a variety of science clubhouses, where girls (and boys!) will meet women scientists and experience the many diverse opportunities a future in science, technology, engineering, art and math can bring. Ages 8-13, free with admission. | 303-370-6000Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.dmns.org

Wed, 03/09 | 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.Create Playdate: StripeDrop in with little ones, ages 3-5, to create art, read stories and play art games in the galleries. This month, doodle, stripe, and dot as you play with patterns. Free with admission. | 720-913-0130Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverartmusem.org : See KIDSTUFF on PAGE 19

Porter Place

Re-energize a life well lived with new beginnings this Spring. Come visit and

feel how beautiful peace of mind can be. Independent Living, Assisted Living, and

Secure Memory Care.

We are part of Centura Health, the region’s leading health care network. Centura Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, and marital status in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy contact Centura Health’s Office of the General Counsel at (303) 804-8166. Copyright © Centura Health, 2015

For information or to schedule a tour, please call (303) 765-6800.

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LAKE NEAR AND FAR BY JOELLYN DUESBERRY is part of the Singular Impression show at Goodwin Fine Art. The show is in celebration of Month of Printmaking (Mo’Print) and features monotypes by Duesberry, Debra Van Tuinen and Marcia Weese. Photo courtesy of Goodwin Fine Art

Sat, 03/19 | 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.Colorado Dahlia Society Annual Tuber Sale 2016Fundraiser for the Colorado Dahlia Society and a fun event for the whole family. The Dahlia tubers are reasonably priced and the selection is amazing. Expert Dahlia Club members will answer all of your questions. | 303-429-8062Paulino Gardens Nursery, 6300 N. Broadwaypaulinogardens.com

Sun, 03/20 | 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m.End-of-Life DialogueRespectful, life-affirming conversations about death and end-of-life concerns open to all lifestyles and faiths. It’s an open format, facilitated dialogue rather than grief support or counseling. Free, refreshments served. Third Sundays.Porter Place, 1001 E. Yale Ave.porterhospital.org

Tue, 03/22 | 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.East Evans Business Association MeetingThis meeting provides a great opportunity for local businesses to meet, network and raise awareness of what's happening on the East Evans corridor. Meets every 4th Tuesday. | 303-671-6639Panorama Building, 2055 S. Oneida St.

Mon, 03/28 | 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m.Soup for the SoulCelebrating 16 years of soup and support. Enjoy a sampling of gourmet soups and appetizers from some of Denver's finest restaurants. All proceeds benefit the Porter Hospice Foundation providing peace, dignity and comfort to those who need it most. | 303-715-7627Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Placesoupforthesouldenver.org

Thursdays & Saturdays, 03/10-03/26Discover art that explores the world and lets the imagi-nation soar with classes for young artistsOfferings on Saturdays: Drawing Discoveries, ages 7+, 10a.m., $100; A is for Art, ages: 4+, 12:30p.m., $100. Thursdays: The Art Castle, ages 7+, 4p.m., $150. First Mondays: Sweet Peas, 3+ with parent, 10a.m., $20. Pre-registration is required. | 303-369-7956Children’s Art School, located in the University Park neighbor-hood, 4100 E. Iliff Ave.

Sat, 03/12 | 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.Bumblebee JamboreeSing along and dance to original and traditional songs. Children are invited to dress up as bees, birds, butterflies and other pol-linators. Geared toward children 12 and under. $12/adult, $7/child, 2 and under free . | 720-865-3580Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.botanicgardens.org

Sat, 03/19-Thu, 03/31Spring Break: Brave & Bold

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Plan warm weather activities for the kids! The 2016 Kids & Camps Guide is an indispensable directory for anyone seeking children’s activities and summer camp options for kids of all ages, catering to individual budgets and interests. Be sure to pick up an April issue of The Profi le, also featuring Kids & Camps Guides with even more activities and camps for the kiddos.

■ Arts Students League 200 Grant St., asld.org, 303-778-6990■ Denver Film Society 1510 York St., 3rd Floor, denverfi lm.org, 303-595-3456■ Glendale Youth Rugby 950 S. Birch St., Glendale, glendaleraptors.com/youth, 303-639-4713■ Goddard School 1400 S. Emerson St., goddardschool.com, 303-722-2336■ Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten and School-Age Summer Camp 4140 E. Iliff Ave., iliffpreschool.com, 303-757-3551■ Jewish Community Center 350 S. Dahlia St., jccdenver.org, 303-316-6307■ Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids 2290 S. Clayton St., theaterforkids.net, 303-245-8150■ School of Rock Denver 216 S. Grant St., schoolofrock.com, 720-221-6991■ Silicon Stem Academy 4201 E. Yale Ave., siliconSTEMacademy.com, 303-800-0011■ Swallow Hill Music 71 E. Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org, 303-777-1003 (x2)■ University of Denver P.A.S.S. Camp Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness 2201 E. Asbury Ave. du.edu/passcamp, 303-871-3908

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In the Gates Reading Room, Level 5. Walk through decades of history featuring local productions, community events, volunteer accomplishments and more! Celebrating 60 years of RMPBS, edu-cating and entertaining Coloradans. | 720-865-1111Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverlibrary.org

Fri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31 (Weekdays) | 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.Teen Open LabInterested in recording music or editing videos? Want to use the 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Want to learn how to make a video games? Ready to sew or paint a masterpiece? Just want to hang out and play games? Drop in, for teens 12-19, free. | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwayteens.denverlibrary.org

Saturdays, 03/05-03/26 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.Code ClubMeet every Saturday to learn how to code! With a demonstration at 1 p.m. and then time to work on a project at 2 p.m., with new topics every month. Ages 10-19. | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwayteens.denverlibrary.org

Sundays, 03/06-03/27 | 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.Family Open LabHave a project you want to work on as a family? Want to learn more about Photoshop, 3D printing or anything else in the lab? Come on in! Family open lab is all ages, but no unaccompanied adults or kids under 10, please! | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverlibrary.org

Mondays, 03/07-03/28 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.Learn to Code MeetupAn open house/study group for anyone, at any level, with any interest in computer programming. No prior knowledge/future commitment needed. | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaymeetup.com/learntocodedenver

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 03/07-03/29 | Times VaryAdult Open LabInterested in recording music or editing your videos? Want to use a 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Need to scan your drawings and clean them up? ideaLAB has a wide variety of hardware and software available. Also, Thursdays, 1-3p.m. | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverlibrary.org/idealab

Health & Wellness

Sundays, 03/06-03/27 | 10:00a.m.Free Yoga for AllRelax and stretch with free yoga at a year round class designed for all ages and levels. In Summer the practice is outside so call MJ for location. Bring a mat if you can. Donations are appreci-ated but not required. | 720-244-8252Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St.

Sun, 03/06 | 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m.Monthly Spiritual Service at the Church of Infinite SpiritAre you looking for a place to explore spirituality in a fun, non-judgmental environment? The Church of Infinite Spirit is a place of freedom and celebration. Inspiring spiritual freedom by supporting people to know themselves as spiritual beings. | 303-282-9439Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 South Monroe St.laurenskye.com

Tuesdays & Sundays, 03/08-03/27 | 5:30p.m.-6:45p.m.FREE Chakra Balancing and Energy HealingClear and rejuvenate yourself with a free 15 minute Aura/Chakra energy healing. Remove stagnate and useless energy from your Aura and Chakras. You will feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins wel-come! Website has video demonstrating a clearing. | 303-668-2358Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E. 1st Ave. #103yogaofthemind.com

Thursdays, 03/10-03/31 | 10:00a.m.-3:30p.m.Bonfils Community Blood DriveNearly five million people live in Colorado and it is estimated that approximately three and a half million of them are eligible blood donors. Donate blood at the Driscoll Student Ballroom and help save lives of Coloradans! | 303-263-2300W.T. Driscoll Center, 2055 E. Evans Ave.bonfils.org

Libraries

Fri, 03/04-Wed, 03/30(Un)Common Threads, Photography ExhibitIn the Western HIstory Art Gallery, Level 5. Members of the Rocky Mountain Monochrome Salon use black and white photography to weave a vibrant tableau in shades of gray, showing that what makes us the same can also make us wonderfully different. | 720-865-1111Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverlibrary.org

Fri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31Rocky Mountain PBS 60th Anniversary Exhibit

Young visitors can explore the new Just For Fun Center Japan for their own hands-on experience of samurai culture. The Paint Studio, Create-n-Takes and Backpack Cart will be open every day. General admission is free for kids ages 18 and under. | 720-913-0130Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkwaydenverartmuseum.org

Mon, 03/21 | 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.Homeschool Day: PollinationLearn how the Gardens depends on pollinators to help it grow as you discover the relationships between plants and pollina-tors through a variety of hands-on activities, tours and take-home projects, $11 per child/adult combo. | 720-865-3580Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.botanicgardens.org

Sat, 03/26 | 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.Boy Scouts of America Nation Merit Badge ClinicLearn how to be an active and engaged citizen while earning your National Merit Badge at a Crime Prevention & Safety Combination Merit Badge Clinic. Registration required. | 303-844-4000The Cell, 99 W. 12th Ave.thecell.org/events

Sat, 03/26 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.Easter Egg HuntKids, grab your Easter baskets! It's time for the 11th annual egg hunt sponsored by Hope Community Church. Fun for kids and a chance for the whole family to get outside, enjoy the spring weather and spend some time with others from the community.Platt Park, 1500 S. Logan St.hopefordenver.com/event-items/easter-egg-hunt

Saturdays, 03/05-03/26 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.Code ClubMeet every Saturday to learn how to code! With a demonstration at 1 p.m. and then time to work on a project at 2 p.m., with new topics every month. Ages 10-19. | 720-865-1706ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkwayteens.denverlibrary.org

Wed, 03/30 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.Slow Reading ClubEscape the fast lane, at least for an hour, by reconnecting with the benefits of reading and slow living. Bring something to read. | 720-865-0120Ross-Cherry Creek branch library, 305 Milwaukee St.

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ARTS & EVENTS

Theater /Dance

Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St.Fri, 03/04- Sat 03/26 | Times Vary10 Myths on the Proper Application of Beauty ProductsA dark comedy about memory, storytelling, loss, and these absurd carcasses we live in- featuring 6 actors and a 3-person band, all sharing one small bathroom. Check website for more info. | 720-946-1388 buntport.com

Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. Fri, 03/ 04-Thu, 03/ 31 | 8:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Elliot, A Soldier's FugueBy Quiara Alegría Hudes, directed by Chip Walton. A young boy, Elliot Ortiz, leaves his home and his family behind to fi ght the war in Iraq and returns a hero and a man. But he has just begun his search to better understand his Puerto Rican heritage. | 303-623-0524 curioustheatre.org

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Fri, 03/25 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Ballet Director's ChoiceBallet Director’s Choice will highlight the tal-ents of Colorado Ballet’s dancers in a collec-tion of contemporary premieres that break the rules. The repertory will include the world premiere of tango-inspired ballet The Angel of Buenos Aires. | 303-837-8888coloradoballet.org

Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Drive Sat, 03/05 | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Rodents of Unusual SizeThe Rodents of Unusual Size are a short-form improv comedy troupe from Denver that have been performing for over 10 years. This is a free show appropriate for all ages and no res-ervation is necessary. sparktheater.org

The Buell Theater, 1350 Curtis St.Fri, 03/04- Sun, 03/06 | Times VaryShen YunShen Yun invites you to experience this divine culture of the Middle Kingdom. Shen Yun brings the profound spirit of this lost civiliza-tion to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mas-tery. Check website for ticket pricing and more info on the show. shenyunperformingarts.org

FilmDenver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Wed, 03/09 | 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Indigenous Film SeriesPresented by Indigenous Film & Arts Festival, Denver American Indian Commission and DMNS. March's fi lm: Kalo Pa’a o Waiāhole, explore the issues surrounding the allocation of water that fl ows in the Waiāhole Ditch on the island of O'ahu. | 303-744-9686dmns.org

Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave.Mondays, 03/07- 03/ 28 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Music and Film Trivia NightJoin Twist & Shout and the Sie Film Center for pop culture questions, boozy trivia, prizes galore and many other goofy antics. Teams compete to answer questions for prizes and the glory of declaring superior knowledge. Located in Henderson's Lounge. Friday, 3/11 |10:00p.m.-12:00a.m.Films On Tap: GooniesYou've seen the fi lm, it’s changed your life but have you ever seen it while drinking FREE beer and playing a drinking game? Well, now you can cross that item off your bucket list!Tues, 3/15-Sat, 3/20 | Times Vary Women+Film FestivalThe festival is apart of the Denver Film Society’s year round Women+Film program, the mission of which is to promote fi lms for, by, and about women to engage with the audi-ence, build community, educate and inspire. | 720-381-0813denverfi lm.org

Most concerts are at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave. Denver, CO 80210, and most start at 8pm. Special event venues and times vary.

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Creole Carnival: Experience three exciting art-ists in this mini-festival format. Emeline Michel, Haitian song; Casuarina, Rio samba master; Brushy One-String, Jamaica's one-string gui-tarist and vocalist. "Behind the Curtain" talk at 6:30p.m. | 303-871-7720newmantix.com

St. Peter & St. Mary Episcopal Church, 126 W. 2nd Ave.Sat, 03/12 | 7:00p.m.The Unfortunate RakesThe trio performs traditional Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Islands, Brittany, and Canada. “Their music makes the blood fl ow, the mind wander, and the heart soar...” says Josh Herbert, an Irish poet from Winona, MN. | 720-936-8628bakercommunityarts.weebly.com

Swallow Hill Music Association - Main, 71 E. Yale Ave.Sat, 03/12 | 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m.Denver Folklore Center's Ballad CelebrationThe fi fth in an on-going series of yearly con-certs celebrating the ballad in form and content. Harry and Carla Tuft will separate the ballads into traditional and contemporary, giving equal time to both. Welcome to new and returning ballad-lovers. Sat, 03/12 | 8:00 p.m.Carla Sciaky and Harry TuftCarla Sciaky and Harry Tuft off er up their 5th not-annual Ballads concert. A night of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American verses, com-bined with the works of contemporary songwrit-ers, sung a cappella or accompanied on guitar. Fri, 03/18 | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Best of Open StageShowcase of fi ve artists will each perform a 20-minute set allowing performers to share more of their material and the audience to hear more than just a couple of songs. Advanced open stage and stepping stone to performing a concert at Swallow Hill! Fri, 03/18 | 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.Sierra HullSierra Hull, the singer and mandolinist and former child prodigy who signed with Rounder at age 13 has announced the release of her fi rst new album in fi ve years. Weighted Mind will be released on January 29, 2016. Sat, 03/19 | 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.HapaExpect to hear hypnotic, liquid guitar runs woven around clear, tenor Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies driven by poetic lyrics exulting the rapture of the Hawaiian landscape, History and Mythology. Check website for fur-ther information. Thu, 03/24 | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Open StageGot a song you’ve just got to share? Come play at Swallow Hill's open stage! Sign-ups are at 6:00p.m. Sets are 2-3 songs, depending on the number of players performing. | 303-777-1003swallowhillmusic.org

Unity Church of Denver, 3021 S. University Blvd. Sat, 03/12 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Chorale Concert - Canticum NovumCanticum Novum – “A New Song”; music that sings of rebirth, revival, repurifi cation, new beginnings, new world, new songs – all things new. Featured will be the motet, Make Me, O Lord God, Pure in Heart, by Brahms.columbinechorale.org

University of Denver Newman Center Hamilton Recital Hall, 2234 E. Iliff Ave. Sat, 03/05 | 7:30 p.m.DU Lamont Faculty Recital - Basil Vendryes, violaBasil Vendryes has been Principal Violist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra since 1993. He is a former member of the San Francisco Symphony, the New York Philharmonic and the Rochester Philharmonic orchestras. Tickets $10. Tue, 03/08 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Faculty Recital – Donna Wickham, 21st Century Art SongThe head of Lamont’s Vocal Jazz program, com-poser and recording artist, Donna Wickham, per-forms The 21st Century Art Song with colleagues jazz pianist, Marc Sabatella, and percussionist, William Hill. Tickets $10, complimentary parking. | 303-871-7720du.edu/lamont

Concerts Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave.Fri, 03/11-Sun, 03/1 3 | Times VaryThe Celtic Festival Goes To WalesThe Cherry Creek Chorale’s popular biennial Celtic Festival pays tribute to the music of Wales with the beautiful sounds of Beth Gadbaw and Margot Krimmel, several newly commissioned works, and, of course, the Michael Collins Pipe Band. | 303-789-5920cherrycreekchorale.org

Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis St.Sun, 03/20 | 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Third Sundays: Live From The GalleriaBring a lawn chair and experience the magical surround-sound of the acoustically magnifi -cent Denver Performing Arts Complex glass Galleria as The Denver Brass perform. Free! | 303-832-HORN(4676)denverbrass.org

Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St.Wed, 03/23 | 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Happy Hour Chamber ConcertsA special Holy Week Wednesday concert featur-ing Jubal Fulks, Baroque violin, and Lorna Peters, harpsichord. They will perform works by Handel, Marini, Biber, Muff at, and Mealli. Tickets: $11-$15 | 303-451-6381happyhourconcerts.org

La Cour Art Bar, 1643 S. BroadwayWed nesdays, 03/09-03/30 | 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.Paris on Broadway - Where Paris Meets the Front RangeStep into a French bistro and meet Pierre who hosts fabulous French wine tastings during happy hour. Then join Patrice LeBlanc who will entertain with songs, cabaret and French phrases. Enjoy tasty cuisine, excellent wines and fi ne art. | 303-777-5000denversartbar.com

Lincoln's Roadhouse, 1201 S. Pearl St. Fridays & Saturdays, 03/04-03/26 | 8:00p.m.-11:30p.m.Live Music at Lincoln's Roadhouse!Come on down to Lincoln's Roadhouse for scrumptious eats and fresh live music! Visit the website for a full list. Wednesdays, 03/09-03/30 | 8:00p.m.-11:30p.m.Open Mic Night at Lincoln's RoadhouseAre you an aspiring musician? Do you love listening to new talent? Interested in enjoy-ing great food and cold beers with friends and neighbors? Don't miss Open Mic Night at Lincoln's Roadhouse featuring Jon Steidman. | 303-777-3700lincolnsroadhouse.com

Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Sat, 03/05 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert SeriesEach concert features singers carefully selected from the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development program—winners of the Met’s National Council Auditions—accompanied by piano and in popular arias, duets, and ensem-bles by opera’s greatest composers.metopera.org Tue, 03/08 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.DU Lamont Symphony OrchestraThe Lamont Symphony presents DU Honors Competition Winner. Guest Conductor James P. Liu conducts the Dvořák Symphony No. 5 in F Major, Op. 76 and Assistant Conductor S. Mordecai Fuhrman conducts Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso. Free ticket required. | 303-871-7720du.edu/lamont Fri, 03/11 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Celtic Tales of Love & WarEmbrace your wee bit of green heritage and immerse yourself in this annual Celtic celebra-tion of sound. With Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Wick School of Irish Dance, Todd Teske – Tenor, and The Hydes – Fiddles. | 303-832-4676denverbrass.org Tue, 03/29 | 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.globalFEST On the Road


land:marks by Sharon StrasburgOpens Friday, March 4, reception 6-9p.m.Mai Wyn Fine Art, 744 Santa Fe DriveIn this solo exhibition Strasburg uses laser-cut monotypes to

create nature-based abstractions. She first paints several abstract, minimalist landscapes with subtle color and light using a print-making process called monotype (using ink or paint on a surface, then transferring it to paper using a press). Then, she trace-cuts several paintings using a laser cutter, following the contours of digitally generated drawings taken from maps, and reassembles them to create a topographical experience of an imagined terrain. The result invites viewers to embark on a journey to an imagined location. During the Mo'Print* Studio Tour on Saturday, March 19, from 10a.m. to 4p.m., Strasburg will offer demonstrations and dis-cuss her process. 303-893-4182 or maiwyn.com.

*Running throughout March and April, Month of Printmaking (Mo’Print) is a celebration of the art of making original prints to inspire, educate and promote awareness through a variety of public events and exhibitions in Denver and the metropolitan region. A list of exhibits and events around town are available at moprint.org.

Motion Art Invitational and Juried ExhibitionRuns through March 26Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe DriveExperience a dynamic approach to art. Examine digital works playing on installed flat screens at an exhi-

bition celebrating traditional and emerging expressions in motion art and motion digital storytelling. Niza Knoll invited artists, filmmakers, digital storytellers and animation artists to explore techniques in creating motion fine art with software, technology and other digital capturing tools: cameras, cell phones and tab-lets. Artists met the challenge by building on tradition, pushing limits and exploring possibilities. Invited Artists: Jeff Burger, John Decker, Heidi Eversley, Kendra Fleischman, Lotta-Pia Kallio, Mikey Peterson and Cyane Tornatzky. 303-953-1789 or nizaknollgallery.com.

Iphoneography by Karen DivineRuns through March 26Robert Anderson Gallery, 2426 E. 3rd Ave.Divine’s whimsical work consists of a seemingly odd

collection of animals, people and shapes that are created by layering images taken from her iPhone and stacking them with bright colors, shapes and patterns. What devel-ops is another realm of existence representing her per-sonal experiences. She creates stories with her images, reflecting her vision of the world and suggesting the subtly of influences around us. Divine is acknowledged as an imaginative and innovative practitioner and educa-tor with regard to iPhone art and photography, photogel transfer and alternative photographic processes. 303-388-1332 or robertandersongallery.com.

Must Visit Shows GalleriesAbecedarian Gallery 910 Santa Fe Drive, #101Thu, 03/04-Sat, 03/26 | Times VaryThe Printed Page IIIn celebration of Mo’Print, the exhibi-tion features contemporary examples of book works that include letterpress, intaglio, lithography, relief printing, pressure printing, monoprint/type, eco-printing or stencil/silkscreen from several artists. | 720-282-4052abecedariangallery.com

Art Students League of Denver 200 Grant St.Fri, 03/04-Fri, 03/25Pressing MattersSecond annual exhibit, in partner-ship with the Invisible Museum, in a regional juried exhibition of original artist prints celebrating Denver’s Month of Printmaking. Artist reception: Sat., March 12, 5:30-8p.m. | 303-778-6990asld.org

Artists on Santa Fe Gallery747 Santa Fe DriveFri, 03/04-Mon, 03/28The Artist’s HandPrintmaking by gallery members Judy Gardner and Katharine McGuinness with guest printmakers Susan Vaho, Sherry Hern, Patti Leota Genack, Kristin Rankin and Sharon Meriash. Artists’ Reception: Fri., March 18, 5-8p.m. | 303-573-5903artistsonsantafe.com

Artwork Network 878 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 2Fri, 03/04-Wed, 03/30EnticeA mix of contemporary abstracts by Alyson Khan, Karen Roehl and Rebecca Zimmerman. While these creations may seem unrelated—a combination of nature, soft forms, and geometry - the works are connected by an intangible allure.

Chicano Humanities & Arts Council772 Santa Fe DriveFri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31Las Leyendas de ImpresionPrintmaking medium (2D and 3D), which explores and celebrates the love of printmaking and the sharing of cul-ture. Studio walking tour: Sat., March 19. | 303-571-0440chacweb.org

Museo de las Américas861 Santa Fe DriveFri, 03/04-Thu, 03/31 (Closed Sundays and Mondays)Detention NationInstallations that challenge viewers to contemplate the consequences of broken immigration policies and to experience the subhuman condi-tions that prevail in detention facil-ities. Curated by Maruca Salazar. | 303-571-4401museo.org

Museum of Outdoor Arts 1000 Englewood ParkwayFri, 03/04-Sat, 03/05Snow CrystalsKenneth Libbrecht's snowflake images demonstrate that no two snowflakes are alike and each snowflake is a unique reflection of nature's geometric patterns. The snowflake portraits are part of MOA's permanent collection. | 303-806-0444moaonline.org

Vicki Myhren Galleryat DU, 2121 E. Asbury Ave.Fri, 03/04-Sun, 03/06Learning to See ColorCurated exhibition exploring the under-pinnings of color, with a particular emphasis on the shifting and elusive quality of the concept. Includes works by regional and national contemporary artists.

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Denver B-cycle Removes Four South Denver Stations by Jay Farschman

Denver B-cycle, the city’s bike sharing system, removed four bike stations from the Platt Park

neighborhood and University of Denver campus on Jan. 14. Citing poor ridership numbers, the stations are being relo-cated to fi ll in gaps in the system with the idea that wherever there is a greater density of stations there is greater usage.

B-cycle was born when Denver hosted the 2008 Democratic National Convention. As one of several initiatives meant to make the convention green, a partnership was developed between the City of Denver, a non-profi t from Boulder called Bikes Belong and Humana Healthcare. The leftover equipment from his short-lived venture, dubbed Freewheelin’, allowed for the creation of the current system. Most of the fi rst 50 stations were clustered in downtown Denver, but a handful of more isolated stations were placed in South Denver.

"We’ve learned a lot since these stations were installed in 2010," says Denver B-cycle Executive Director Nick Bohnenkamp. "The key to bike sharing success in any neighborhood is going to be a tight, dense network of stations in areas with high residential density, employment density and retail/restau-rant appeal."

The removed stations did not meet those criteria. They were located near two RTD light rail stations (Louisiana/Pearl and University of Denver) with the third near the intersection of East Florida Avenue and South Pearl Street. The fi nal station was on the University of Denver campus at Driscoll Center.

The bikes and stations will be reused in different locations, but the exact loca-tions have not yet been fi nalized. "We’ll be using them to fi ll in gaps in our system and create more station density within our core system footprint," Bohnenkamp says.

When asked if there is any chance these locations would see a return of B-cycle stations, Bohnenkamp says, "Yes

it’s possible. It’s not that those neigh-borhoods are bad for bike sharing. It’s that until we can come back in with the appropriate volume of stations and bikes that can properly serve the area, we needed to remove what we had and use the equipment in areas where we know we are not currently meeting demand."

The remaining 83 stations and approximately 700 bicycles are available

for use from 5a.m. to midnight 365 days a year. All B-cycles are three-speed and feature adjustable seats, a lock, a basket and a bell. All a rider needs to bring is a helmet. Day passes are available for $9, and annual passes run $135. After purchasing an access pass at the kiosk or online, a rider may take unlimited trips that are 30 minutes or less without incurring additional charges.

New Jane Austen Mystery Concocts Regency Conspiracy

Jane and the Waterloo Map, by Stephanie Barron. Soho Crime. February 2015.

by Kerry Hammond

Jane Austen is one of the most fa-mous and admired female nov-elists of all time. Have you ever

wondered what would happen if she found herself mixed up in a world of mystery and murder?

Jane and the Waterloo Map, by Stephanie Barron, is the 13th book in the Jane Austen Mystery Series. The books feature Austen as an amateur detective who constantly fi nds herself in the vicinity of murder and intrigue. She uses her intelligence and keen skills of observation to solve crimes during the Regency era in England.

In this installment, Austen is privy to a dying man’s last words: “Waterloo Map.” She learns that the man was poi-soned and discovers a watercolor map hidden in a book near the body. The map contains cryptic symbols and a letter

written on the back. The letter, written in French by a soldier to his sweetheart, implores that the document be kept safe for the emperor. Napoleon has just been defeated at Waterloo, and Austen is intrigued. She sets out to investigate the mysterious map and discover the iden-tity of the killer.

The book is written in the literary style of the time, and readers will enjoy getting lost in the year 1815. And, Barron does a fi ne job of capturing Austen’s manner of speaking: "There can be few things more lowering to the female sen-sibility than to be caught in a shower of rain at exactly the moment one most desires to appear to advantage."

The story, although fi ctional, con-tains a great deal of factual information. The author’s afterward and the editor’s notes throughout provide ample infor-mation as to the importance real world events and people. Also, Barron refer-ences real written correspondence from the era. This well-crafted whodunit will

stump readers, and Austen fans will enjoy the references to her novels.

This is not Barron’s fi rst foray into a fi ctional world using real-world char-acters and events. The author, who also writes as Francine Matthews, has pub-lished a book featuring Ian Flemming and another with Jack Kennedy as the protagonist. Both are top-notch spy novels.


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MAR 11 T FRI 7:30 Duain Wolfe, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director

An Evening with Wonderbound S P E C I A L

MAR 12 T SAT 7:30Christopher Dragon, conductorWonderboundTCHAIKOVSKY excerpts from Sleeping BeautyTCHAIKOVSKY excerpts from Swan LakeTCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings

Carnival of the Animals FA M I LY

and The Story of Babar MAR 13 T SUN 1:00Andres Lopera, conductorSAINT-SAËNS Carnival of the AnimalsPOULENC The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

Shakespeare Festival : M A ST E RW O R KS

Romeo and JulietMAR 18-20 T FRI-SAT 7:30 T SUN 1:00 Christopher Dragon, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, directorVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Serenade to Music BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryTCHAIKOVSKY excerpts from Romeo and Juliet PROKOFIEV excerpts from Romeo and Juliet ROTA Love Theme from “Romeo and Juliet”

april 2016Béla Fleck: Return of the Banjo M A ST E RW O R KS

APR 1-2 T FRI-SAT 7:30 Jose Luis Gomez, conductorBéla Fleck, banjoJOHN ADAMS The Chairman DancesVILLA-LOBOS Chôros No. 6BÉLA FLECK Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra No. 2

An Evening of Chamber Music I N S I D E T H E S C O R E

APR 8 T FRI 7:30

A Symphonic Tribute to Mel Brooks P O P S

APR 9 T SAT 7:30Andres Lopera, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director

Jeffrey and Gabriel Kahane M A ST E RW O R KS

APR 15-17 T FRI-SAT 7:30 T SUN 1:00Jeffrey Kahane, conductor/pianoGabriel Kahane, vocals/guitarBERNSTEIN Fancy FreeGABRIEL KAHANE Crane PalimpsestGERSHWIN Concerto in F

Colorado Symphony Ball F U N D R A I S E R

APR 23 T SAT 6:00

Gabriel Kahane

HalfNotes Please join us for family-friendly

pre-concert activities

in Gallery 2.

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us the best Bavarian-style chocolates as she was an apprentice to the now-retired Dietrich’s chocolatier for 15 years prior to opening on her own.

Washington Park Dental Center (washparkdental.com) just opened for business last month in a historic build-ing located at 271 S. Downing. This brand new family dental office provides general dentistry: fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures.

Banded Oak Brewing will open soon at 470 Broadway. The name of the brew-ery provides a hint to how it will stand out from the microbrew crowd. They will serve beer aged in wine barrels, something the owner is passionate about because of a longtime family connection to the wine business. The business doesn’t have a website yet, but you can connect to them on Facebook so as to not miss the grand opening.

Wash Park WestYou may have noticed that the 540

E. Alameda Ave. Thai Basil (thaibasil.co) is closed. Never fear, the popular Asian food chain is just undergoing a remodel and is slated to reopen at the beginning of March.

Pearl Street Chiropractic (pearl streetchiropractic.com), located at 1073 S. Pearl St., is celebrating their first anni-versary this month. I have no doubt there will be balloons since the practice focuses on pediatric, pregnancy and family well-ness. Next time you’re in the neighbor-

hood, stop by and wish them a happy anniversary.

Around TownThis is not a brand new opening,

but I felt it deserved a mention. Torchy’s Tacos (torchystacos.com), located at 1085 Broadway, opened a little over a month ago. I was intrigued by the name but didn’t think too much about it until I drove past the restaurant one evening. Its red sign, and what I can only imagine to be thou-sands of watts of light bulbs, drew me like a moth to a flame. The inside is not only bright and fun, it looks more like an upscale eatery than the order-at-the-counter place that it is.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science (dmns.org) has a new Vice President of Museum Partnerships and Programs. Nancy Walsh has taken on this role and the President and CEO, George Sparks, was quoted singing the praises of this 20-year veteran of program develop-ment and implementation. I see exciting things for the museum’s future. By the way, the museum is currently displaying Chocolate: The Exhibition, perfectly timed to run from Valentine’s Day through Easter.

The Trinity Grille, located at 1801 Broadway across from the Brown Palace, has closed its doors after more than 30 years in business. Trinity’s seafood and steaks will be replaced by tacos and burritos when La Loma Mexican restau-rant moves into the space some time in April.

Senior Home Share Program: Fair Rent for Friendship, Chores by Peggy Hermann

It is news to no one that Denver is in the midst of a housing crisis, a crisis that is even more pronounced for in-

dividuals needing affordable housing.At the same time, metro Denver has

one of the fastest growing senior popu-lations in the U.S. Most of these seniors wish to age in place in their homes and community. However, Denver lacks enough supportive services to help this most vulnerable demographic which often struggles financially, physically or both.

Home sharing is one solution at a time when it seems there are very few. “Home sharing helps seniors to remain at home and age in their commu-nity while providing affordable housing to someone needing a place to live,” says Alison Joucovsky, founder of Sunshine Home Share Colorado.

Joucovsky spent the past 11 years developing and running a nationally recognized aging-in-place program for Jewish Family Service of Colorado. Despite her success, she became increas-ingly frustrated with the lack of solutions available to seniors.

“Every day people called need-

ing help with housing, snow shovel-ing, homemaker services or rides. Many people feared becoming more isolated. It was time to look for alternative solu-tions,” Joucovsky says.

There are currently 64 nonprofit home-sharing programs across the U.S. Sunshine Home Share is based on a social service model which relies on research, best practices and multiple safety checks.

A social service intake is imple-mented by staff before the process of matching for compatibility and living style begins. Then, before move-in, Sunshine staff help create an agreement of services exchanged for affordable rent. The last step is the brokering of a living agreement contract. The result is quality, long-lasting matches.

“Our goal is to make safe and thoughtful matches using a thorough vetting process,” Joucovsky says.

Sunshine Home Share Colorado is currently looking for senior Home Providers who would like to share their homes. Once Sunshine establishes a crit-ical mass, the process will open up to Home Seekers. For more information, call Alison at 303-915-8264, email her at [email protected] or visit her website at sunshinehomeshare.org.


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Short-term : Continued from PAGE 2

ings and comparative analysis with other markets.

There is no quantifi able data on the connection between short-term rentals and lawlessness. But, there is a vocal opposition and anecdotes can be intense. At the Feb. 3 meeting home-owners told personal stories about unacceptable noise levels, littering and parking problems. Accusations of lack-adaisical enforcement of existing ordi-nances abound as do frustrations with the inability to identify or reach remote property owners when problems arise.

Long-time homeowners spoke at the Feb. 3 meeting of having worked tirelessly on zoning regulations only to have them ignored, to which a partici-pant quickly countered to nearby listen-ers privately, “maybe it’s now time for others to update the code to fi t the new economy.”

“I didn’t buy my house to live next to a hotel,” stated one homeowner to enthusiastic applause.

“The character of my neighborhood is being undermined by short-term rent-als,” asserted another.

Advocates offered stories about cultural enrichment and life-changing fi nancial stability.

“It’s not illegal to be from some-where else,” said one attendee, while another short-term rental supporter added “...we support local businesses with recommendations and share spe-cial experiences with our guests.”

(Editor’s Note: It was asked that the town hall meeting not be recorded, and speakers at town hall meetings are not always required to identify themselves prior to making comment.)

It’s hard to ignore there’s a genera-tional element to the short-term rentals issue. Most of the negative short-term rental anecdotes were shared by more mature members of the audience who are long-time homeowners lamenting what they perceive as the demise of their quality of life. Younger audience members tended to be short-term rental advocates and see it as a reality of the sharing economy.

As a result of numerous hear-ings, analysis and recommendations, Denver’s Excise and Licenses and Community Planning and Development

departments are fl oating a proposed plan for regulating short-term rentals. The proposal includes licensing, taxa-tion and enforcement provisions with all program costs incorporated into the city’s overall budget. Permits are esti-mated to be $25.00, a nominal charge intended to cover basic administration. The lion’s share of revenue will come from subjecting licensees to the same 10.75 percent lodger’s tax required of all other innkeepers.

A licensee must be a legal U.S. resi-dent with the property owner’s permis-sion to operate. Only a primary residence can be rented out and exclusively in a district with proper residential zoning. Each licensee must possess a valid tax ID number. To address concerns about absentee property owners, each licensee must provide full contact information. Several property owners expressing pri-vacy concerns during the meeting were assured by offi cials that contact infor-mation would not be publicly visible.

Renters would also be required to provide each guest with an information packet detailing city rules, restrictions and relevant unit safety instructions. General liability insurance and basic safety equipment such as a fi re extin-guisher and operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will be required in all licensed rental units.

Enforcement provisions would include formal complaint and investiga-tive procedures. When asked how long an investigation or hearing could take, Citywide Communications Advisor at City and County of Denver Dan Rowland stated, “because this is all so new, we don’t have an exact answer to that ques-tion.” An ongoing oversight committee will be put in place to ensure the pro-gram is reviewed regularly and revisions recommended if applicable.

The legislative adoption process is expected to start in March and be com-pleted by June 2016. Licensing bill adop-tion is projected for June as well. An educational and community awareness campaign will follow during the summer with licenses becoming available online during the same time frame.

For more information, visit Denvergov.org/STR.

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Like some similar programs, it is a non-profi t organization. Their program offers 12-week courses, four days a week, for $75 each, which is roughly two percent of DUELC’s $3,800 quarterly tuition. Costs are in part low due to the the center’s staff and faculty being almost all entirely volunteers.

ELC’s curriculum is divided into fi ve levels from basic to advanced, and it includes practice in reading, writing, lis-tening skills and American culture. The key difference is that these classes are focused more on social and professional interaction than academic study. There are no tests, and students can move from level to level as they need to.

In a recent visit to the center, stu-dents hailed from China, South Korea, Russia, Iran and Central America. Beginning-level students were learn-ing the alphabet, the names of common objects and how to say and spell their names. Meanwhile, the level-fi ve class enjoyed discussing their lives and aspirations.

Sara from Iran has a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and hopes to

earn a Master’s degree here. Marcela wants to learn English to help her four children in their college and careers. Dominic, an artist from China, operates an art studio at Arapaho and Holly and believes that if he can speak English better, he can attract “lots of students.” Ling, also from China, just wants to be able to make more friends.

They all agreed that it’s diffi cult to know when Americans are being sarcas-tic and to understand jokes in English. However, they all agree that learning English at the ELC has opened doors.

Home is still very important, though. “Don’t judge people by their government. Russians are good people,” offered Masha, who is from Siberia.

Both programs are always looking for volunteer conversation partners who are willing to sit down for an hour or so with one or two students and help them converse in English on a prearranged topic. To volunteer for DU’s program, email the [email protected]. For the English Learning Center, use the contact form on their website or call 303-420-0172.

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Gardening

March Gardeningby Joan Hinkemeyer

March is an indecisive, two-faced month with one face pointing towards spring while the other

is turned stubbornly to winter.In Colorado, March is also a tempt-

ress. Her siren song lures us with days so balmy we even want to plant a tomato or two. Yet, just when we gardeners feel all the symptoms of spring fever, March withdraws her favors and plunges us back into winter with all the sound and fury of a desperate loser.

Even in Colorado’s always-mer-curial climate spring does arrive by month’s end, signaling time for serious growing-season attention.

Remember those seed catalogs that gave you such delightful daydreams in January? Now we discontinue dream-ing and start doing. Make your shop-ping lists and visit the full stock of seeds awaiting you at nurseries. If you purchase seeds now, you’ll have them whenever you have moments to do a bit of planting. You’ll also avoid later green-house rushes.

Next, tour your landscape to assess the health of perennials, shrubs and grasses after winter’s stresses. Prioritize your to-do list so that you’re not totally overwhelmed when the real gardening season begins.

Lastly, satisfy the itch to plunge your hands into the soil by removing emerging weeds and unwanted grass. This will also slowly warm those win-ter-lazy muscles.

Q: We planted several ornamental grasses last year in addition to some older ones. How far down do we now trim them, and what do we do about older clumps of Karl Foerster that seem to be dying?

A: Cut your taller grasses down to about four inches and shorter grasses to about two. Never trim grasses to soil level. New growth usually appears in a circle from the center. Thus, you inevita-bly will be faced with a dried center.

The easiest way to handle this is to use hedge trimmers to cut through the tough center. Pull off the dead clumps and replant the vital new shoots. You can also dig up the entire clump and work with that. These grasses are tough, so electric tools ease the division task.

Q: My elderly mother always receives numerous potted plants for Valentine’s Day and wants me to plant them outdoors in the spring, but they never grow. What am I doing wrong?

A: Probably nothing. These potted plants are temporary Cinderellas. They are forced in optimum growing conditions to look beautiful for special occasions, but they lack the strength to continue on. Bulbs may bloom in another year if they are planted in a rich soil medium, but such tropical plants as azaleas and kalanchoes won’t grow outdoors in Colorado.

Nothing is permanent in life, so enjoy the plants’ beauty while it lasts. Then, buy your mother some new plants or plant some early spring flowering bulbs in September for her to enjoy the following spring.

Q: I would like to start tomato seeds indoors. When should I plant them so that they’ll be ready for outdoors in spring? Also, please suggest some easy seeds for my six-year old daughter to plant indoors.

A: Start your tomato seeds indoors in late March. Since it’s not safe to plant tomatoes outdoors until Memorial Day, you don’t want to start your seeds too soon and end up with leggy plants requiring frequent indoor transplanting.

Your daughter might try growing bean seeds in paper cups with soil, in water or even on wet paper towels where she can watch them sprout.

Q: We live in a condo with a south-west-facing balcony on which we’ve successfully grown many flowers and vege-tables with some creativity to moderate the sun. The problem is tomato plants. Their growth explodes to unmanageable size even when we try cherry tomatoes. Any ideas?

A: Yes. A solution is at hand. Recognizing that many folks garden in containers or small spaces, some inter-ested gardeners from several countries have developed dwarf tomato plants. These are not tasteless miniature toma-toes but full-flavored gems such as Rosella Purple (similar to the popular Cherokee Purple), Fred’s Tie Day (pro-duces variegated fruit) and others. They are also open pollinated. For more infor-mation check dwarftomatoproject.net, Heritage Seed Market and Sample Seed Shop. Try some and share your results with The Profile’s readers.

March can be a glorious month promising springtime allures, but it also can be a cold curmudgeon promising nothing, as Robert Frost knew so well:

You know how it is with an April day When the sun is out and the wind is still, You're one month on in the middle of May. But if you so much as dare to speak, A cloud comes over the sunlit arch, A wind comes off a frozen peak, And you're two months back in the middle of March.

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START YOUR TOMATOES AS SEEDS IN LATE MARCH to be ready for summer, and if you grow them in pots, consider dwarf varieties. There are several from which to choose.

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acute. Yuan-Farrell says at present Denver’s canopy has “a lot of capacity for more trees, and as ash borer is discov-ered and trees are removed, there will be even more demand.”

The finite details of the city’s media campaign as well as a schedule of treat-ments and plantings are yet to be fully cemented, but the city is culling weak ash trees in the parks and planting there is ongoing. The question remains: has

Emerald Ash Borer arrived in Denver?“There’s a quarantine in place pre-

venting the removal of firewood from Boulder, but there are no gates,” says Rob Davis. “And where does all the traf-fic from Boulder flow? Right down 36 to Denver. The idea of EAB being citywide in Boulder but not yet having taken root here seems impossible if you look at how it’s moved everywhere else.”

Rob Bronk, owner of Mountain High Tree, Lawn & Landscape Co., sees things the same way. “Nobody wants to be quoted, but in conversations among peers there are folks working at key agen-cies—CSU, others—that think it’s already here due to the difficulty of spotting it early on,” he says.

“And this time of year, without leaves, the symptoms are very hard to detect. Some people are assuming there’s a high likelihood that it’s moved out of the Boulder area. It’s been there three years, and it was assumed to be there three years prior to showing up.”

Bronk says his company is anticipat-ing an increased need for its services, and Mountain High has purchased equipment they might not have purchased otherwise.

For more information on Denver Forestry, visit denvergov.org and search “Forestry.” For a concise, informative website on the emerald ash borer, visit emeraldashborer.info. And, if you wish to calculate your trees’ value, visit treeben-efits.com/calculator.

Additionally, The Park People’s Community Forester program is now accepting applicants, and applications for trees through the Denver Digs Trees pro-gram will be accepted through March 7.


University Park News & Views

by Diana Helper

March is here! The time is rightfor all to say, Go fl y a kite!

University Park like all neighbor-hoods is pondering new pro-posed regulations for short term

rentals.The UP Board agreed with INC’s statement which requested more public info/input. A special committee met to effect this—now it’s ready for vote, so be sure to take a look and give your coun-cilperson your opinion. See denvergov.org/STR.

Sidewalks! You use them whether or not they adjoin your property. UP walks can stop, heave, crumble, vanish into a ramp or cling narrowly to a curb—yes, they can be dangerous. We began a Sidewalk Committee in 2004 to help kids get to UP School from southwest UP. The late Mary Myers chaired what

seemed a no-brainer but became a head-ache. What? NOMFP! Not In My Front Parkway! We marched on, got a Safe Walks to School grant, negotiated, got the walks and celebrated UP’s fi rst Safe Walks to School event. We developed a statement about the need for the city to manage sidewalk construction and repair, which was adopted by UPCC and by INC in 2006.

Now, at last, WalkDenver has taken the cause citywide.The small annual fee you may pay would be much less than the many thousands to build/repair your sidewalk yourself (as is now required). UP kids’ safe passage to school remains in jeopardy from many directions. As UP gains thousands of new residents, many more feet are in danger of tripping. The city deems UP a “transitional” neigh-borhood. True, it has been transitioning since 1866—and quite smoothly with thoughtful city/resident planning—but

now city growth seems to ignore UP’s historic legacy of healthy living in a set-ting of natural beauty.

Lastly, a recent traffi c study of the intersection of Fillmore and Asbury has denied the near neighbors’ urgent request for a four-way stop at that corner. Other slow-down measures must be found. City traffi c studies don’t consider expected traffi c growth when granting construction permits, sign requests, etc.

Also:

• The Gulch project in UP, guided by Tony Hurd, fi nds many improve-ments can be planned now. The UP Board meets March 1. Visit upcc.us or 303-282-7281.

• DU plans a summer-long project to improve East Asbury from South York to South High and a park between the new STEM building and Lamont Music building. DU is also

looking for ways to create low-cost housing near campus for faculty and older students.

• Star gazing at Chamberlin Observatory is March 12. Info: denverastro.org, 303-871-5172.

• The Methodist Church playground is being kept up thanks to UP Moms Club, and toys always are welcome for refugee children at UP United Methodist Church (parking lot door during offi ce hours). If you have news or views please

contact Diana Helper: [email protected], 303-733-4902.

Rebel March will follow the age-old idiom of coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Activities at the tail end of February and beginning of March have come and are coming fast and furious, while the end of March will be happily marked by spring break.

The last weeks of February not only saw Rebel boys basketball make their 4A playoff bid; the Rebel wrestlers also made a strong showing in end of season play, fi nishing third in the DPS league championships. Two wrestlers, Colin Saiz and Casey Seppelt, fi nished the season in the state’s top ten.

Rebel girls Swimming also fi nished strong, taking third place in the DPS league championships. Swimmers Izzi Mroz and Lindsay Hammar placed fi rst and second respectively in the diving competition.

Athletes were not the only Rebels making great strides at the end of February. Under the direction of business teacher Allison Doe, 18 students from the Rebel chapter of Future Business Leaders of America participated in district competition. Seven students placed between fi rst and third in catego-ries ranging from Graphic Design to Management Decision Making.

Moving on to drama: this semester the student dramatists will present Seussical, an amalgamation of several of Dr. Seuss’ beloved books. Plan to bring your kids and your neighbor’s kids March 17-19, 7:00p.m., or March 20, 2:00p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

Mark your calendars as well for the upcoming Culture Fest which is set for Friday, April 29, 6:00p.m., in the auditorium. The multicultural aura at Denver South comes alive for this event and gives a window into the colorful world in which we all live.

Lastly, Denver South Athletics is excited to announce its new summer sports camp, 2-4-1 Sports Denver South. The camp is for rising third through ninth graders. At 2-4-1 Sports Denver South, our head and assistant high school coaches will offer top-notch instruction, and their enthusiasm will make this summer sports camp a great experience. More information at 241denversouth.com.

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