2012 Summer Concert Series in Arvada, CO

Filed under Arvada Living, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 28, 2012 at 2:52 pm {no comments}

I look forward to the outdoor summer concerts every year, and this is the first schedule I’ve seen announced. The concerts are free, held in McIlvoy Park in Old Town Arvada on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 for the family and there’s a couple Thursday morning concerts for kids. Parking is still free in Arvada.

McIlvoy park is at 5750 Upham St., if weather is inclement performances will be moved to the Community Recreation Center at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Bring a chair or blanket, many people bring their dinner to enjoy, or at least a little dessert.

June 21 – Rare Heat (variety)

June 28 – Golden Eagle Concert Band

July 12 – The Once Removed Band (Blues)

July 19 – Tommy & the Tangerines (Pop, Rock, Dance, Soul)

July 26 – Under the Radar (Contemporary to Classic Rock Covers)

Kids concerts, 9:30 to 10:15 am:

June 22 – Mary Sue & Cari

July 20 – Mr. Shine

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I write posts on real estate issues and local events in the Denver metro area, especially those *communities between Denver and Boulder, as a public service. My hope is to give people an idea of the ‘flavor’ of our community, in case they’re new or moving to the Denver area.

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Keeping Tabs on Westminster Mall Redevelopment

Filed under Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 21, 2012 at 10:06 pm {no comments}

Many local folks are waiting with anticipation to see what is going to happen at the site of the old Westminster Mall in Westminster, CO. If you’re one of them, I just happened across an event that might be right up your alley:

Westminster Mall Redevelopment Interactive Workshop

The City of Westminster is inviting community members to attend an interactive open house on the future redevelopment of the Westminster Mall site. Community involvement at these open houses will affect planning as it moves forward.

Community members can visit multiple interactive stations that will address comunity character, land use, open spaces, public amenities, and the project vision. City staff will be present at each station and throughout the open house.

Two interactive open houses are planned:

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

5:30 to 7:30 pm

City Park Recreation Center Community Room

10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster CO;

Saturday, March 31, 2012

9 to 11 am

City Park Recreation Center

10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster CO

Beginning March 28, you can review the vision information and provide comments online at the Westminster Center wbsite. Comments will be taken online until April 15.

For further information please contact Sarah Nurmela
Phone 303-658-2095
Send E-mail to: snurmela@cityofwestminster.us

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver. *Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Help Conquer Childhood Cancer at Salon StELLEr in Westminster

Filed under Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm {no comments}

Sport an easy-going new look for the summer and help conquer childhood cancer - Salon StELLEr in Westminster will be shaving the heads of men, women, and children who have raised support for St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

WHEN: This Sunday, March 18, 2012

WHERE: Salon StELLEr, 9100 W. 100th Ave, Westminster CO 80021

CALL FOR INFO: 303-431-5140

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Get your head shaved, volunteer, or donate.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more inchildhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Get involved and you’ll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers.

(St. Baldrick’s logo and photos used by permission. Upper photo by Sean Means. Lower photo by Tim King Photography.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Arvada CO 10th Annual Kite Festival

Filed under Arvada Living, Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 7, 2012 at 6:34 pm {no comments}

The Kite Festival is one of my favorite Arvada events. Arvada hosts so many fun events, it’s hard to choose – but this one is just so full of eye candy, and laid back and family-friendly. Not to mention so close to my home, I can walk there!

Arvada’s 2012 Kite Festival is set for Saturday, April 14 starting at 10 am, and the rain date is April 21. It’s a very popular event, and cars line the neighborhood streets quite a ways in both directions on both streets that border the park. So it’s nice to see that this year, they will be offering shuttle service from the free parking lots at Warder Elementary School, 7840 Carr Drive, and George Meyers Pool to Robby Ferrufino Park.

There are 8 kite-building classes in advance of the Kite Festival. Cost is $3.50.

Saturday, March 24, at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St.

10 – 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and 1 – 2 p.m.

Friday, March 30, at the Susan Duncan YMCA, 64th Avenue and Eldridge

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31, at the Majestic View Nature Center

10 – 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4, at the Susan Duncan YMCA

4 – 5 p.m.

To register, call the Majestic View Nature Center at 720-898-7405. Kids that participate in the kite building classes will get to fly their creations at the Kite Festival from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; everyone else is invited to participate at 10:30 a.m.

See you at Arvada’s prettiest event – the Kite Festival!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I write posts on real estate issues and local events in the Denver metro area, especially those *communities between Denver and Boulder, as a public service. My hope is to give people an idea of the ‘flavor’ of our community, in case they’re new or moving to the Denver area.

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Trails Day in Arvada CO

Filed under Arvada Living, Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 7, 2012 at 6:03 pm {no comments}

Did you know Arvada CO – the best small town between Denver and Boulder – has over 125 miles of trails? It’s true, and it’s time you got more familiar with them.

You can start now, we’re already having days near 60 degrees, but be sure to mark your calendar for Trails Day, June 2, 2012. The activity is happening at two beautiful locations – Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge and Majestic View Nature Center.

At Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison Street, activites include live animal presentations, nature exhibits, Eco-Fair, Arvada trails information, and kids’ environmental activities. Parking is available on site and at the Majestic View parking lot at W. 72nd Ave.

At Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge (80th Avenue just east of Kipling) enjoy live raptors, environmental education displays and activities, and self-guided nature walks. Parking is available at the 80th & Kipling Street medical center.

Click this link to read more – Arvada CO Trails Day.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Celebrate Your Nineties at High Tea in Arvada

Filed under Arvada Living, Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 3, 2012 at 1:43 pm {no comments}

High Tea for Seniors is a highly anticipated annual event in Arvada, Colorado. The event is for Arvada residents 90 years and over, which is why I don’t have any pictures – I can’t go for nearly four more decades.

Please read the info below, from the City of Arvada’s web site, for more information. If you know anyone who might enjoy High Tea for Seniors, please pass this along so they can have this wonderful afternoon memory too.

Tea is served! And tasty sandwiches! And elegant desserts! It’s the 6^thannual High Tea for Seniors on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 4:00 PM at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. The festivities are for residents of Arvada 90 years and older and a guest.

“The High Tea has become an event eagerly anticipated by guests from previous years. We have an abundant array of tea sandwiches, fruit and scrumptious desserts served with the teas,” event co-chair Lynne Heinekamp explains. Gifts for each guest add to the fun.

This year’s engaging entertainment will be the Legendary Ladies who specialize in depicting Colorado history. Guests will step back in time as the unconventional personalities of Colorado’s unique frontier women reveal themselves in historically accurate and lively stories.

Over 70 honored attendees and their guests will eat, drink and be quite merry at this celebration of lives well lived. Guests will recall life memories from the early twentieth century, reminiscing and sharing their stories with fellow honorees. As event co-chair Mary Vandoozer explains, “Our guests have lived long, interesting lives. I enjoy seeing their faces and some make a great effort just to attend the event.”

There is no charge for this event. For more information about the High Tea for Seniors and for reservations, call 720-898-7400 or go to www.arvadafestivals.com. This event is presented by Arvada Festivals Commission.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Colorado Tartan Day in Olde Town Arvada – 2012

Filed under Arvada Living, Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on March 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm {no comments}

Colorado Tartan Day - one of the best spring events between Denver and Boulder!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

9 am to 4 pm at McIlvoy Park

Olde Town Arvada – where parking is free!

Apparently the special events haven’t been announced yet, as I can’t find them on the site. But last year they had whiskey tasting, piping contest, dinner/ceilidh, and more!

The hubby and I enjoyed ourselves so much at last years’ Colorado Tartan Day, I’m looking forward to this year’s event even more!

There was music …

dancing …

OK, OK – they’re not really dancing!

food …

history …

and discoveries to be made.

My maiden name was Dunlap, I never thought of that as a Scottish name. But I learned that there is an entire county with that name. Made me feel special.

Here’s a link to the Colorado Tartan Day post I wrote last year, after discovering that Colorado has it’s own official tartan. Very pretty, this year I’ll go prepared to buy some and hope they still have it.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

St. Patrick’s Day in Olde Town Arvada

Filed under Arvada Living, Between Denver and Boulder, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on February 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm {no comments}

This is the first year for this event, so come on out and make it a success! The following was taken directly from the Olde Town Chronicle. You can get the Chronicle in your own inbox, via info@oldetownarvada.org.

Enjoy free parking in Olde Town Arvada! Click for an Olde Town parking map.

St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Olde Town Arvada

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

Historic Olde Two Arvada is starting a new signature event in our community to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Olde Town. We want to bring new eyes and foot traffic into our vibrant district and what a great day to do so. We hope to have another great destination for folks to have a fun, family event in the Western Suburbs of Denver.

This event will be held on Grandview Ave between Olde Wadsworth and Webster from 1pm-6pm with live bands, arts/crafts booths, food booths, kids entertainment, and beer/wine sales. The street will be closed to traffic to make this a fun and safe event for all.

We know the Olde Town St Patrick’s Day Street Fair will become a signature event for our growing Main Street Community.

Please check our website andFacebook page for any new information regarding this exciting event.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Get Elevated for Hot Air Balloon Festival in Snowmass Colorado

Filed under things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on January 22, 2012 at 9:23 am {no comments}

My hubby and I went to our first hot air balloon festival, after many years of wanting to attend one. It was nice to find one so close to home (‘home’ is the town of Arvada, about midway between Denver and Boulder), so we could go on the spur of the moment. It was the 36th Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival. (Snowmass is just outside of Aspen.)

It was September 16-18, 2011, so we also got to enjoy autumn’s colorful show of changing aspen leaves.

This shot is from a night-time event, where the balloons are lit up by the flames that create the hot air to inflate the balloons. What a beautiful sight. It was chilly at 8100 feet elevation, but when one of those torches lit up close to us, we got a much-appreciated shot of warmth!

This is the next morning, it was facinating watching the whole process of unloading the massive balloons, filling them, and seeing them take off.

And of course, the blue sky dotted with the bright colors was a gorgeous sight.

I’d like to go back and get a balloom ride sometime. Also on the calendar – attending the balloon festival in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Balloon Classic is scheduled for September 1-3 in 2012, and also includes an air show.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting.

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Olde Town Arvada Presents ‘A Chocolate Affair’ 2012

Filed under Arvada Living, things to do Colorado by Joetta Fort on January 10, 2012 at 3:47 pm {no comments}

Holiday up next: Valentines Day! Have a sweet time in Olde Town Arvada on February 4, at the 10th annual Chocolate Affair, a benefit for the Ralston House.

From 11:00 until 3:00, chocolate takes the spotlight in *events like:

Taste of Chocolate - Drop by the D-Note Restaurant, on Grandview, and DiCicco’s Banquet Room, on Olde Wadsworth Blvd. between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for delicious samples of chocolate. Lovers of mankind’s best-loved desserts will be able to sample cakes, candies, brownies, fudge, chocolate drinks and other delicious concoctions. Tickets will be available at the door, six sampling tickets for $5.00.
Chocolate Treasure Hunt - Teams and individuals will gather clues to compete for prize drawings of large chocolate-enriched baskets of goodies. This fun family activity is free and will take place between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM, starting in Town Square. Many of the businesses will also offer treats of chocolate to sustain you in your search.
Chocolate Cookie Contest - Enter your favorite chocolate chip cookies or creatively decorated chocolate cookies in the Chocolate Cookie Contest. Contestants can drop off cookie samples between 11:00 and 1:00 at the DiCicco’s Banquet Room. Submit only one entry in either or both categories of cookies. Participants must submit five sample cookies on a disposable plate; neither cookies nor disposable plate will be returned. There is no cost to enter. The contest is open to all ages and first, second, and third prizes will be awarded in each category.
Kids Stories
Balloon Tying
Face Painting
Carriage Rides
Lamppost Hearts – Buy a heart for $25 and decorate it for your sweetie. It will help dress up Olde Town Arvada for the month of February.

*Details were obtained from the City of Arvada’s website on January 10, 2012. Call 720-898-7400 or 303-420-6100 for more info.

Click this link for more Olde Town Arvada Festivals.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I am a residential real estate agent, happily helping folks buy a house or sell a house in the beautiful and friendly *suburbs northwest of Denver.

*Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster; also Thornton, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Northglen, Lakewood

Find Homes for Sale, no Matter Who Listed Them, at Dream House Hunting

Gardeners – please visit my blog about high plains gardening, Beauty of Gardening.

Page 1 of 312 3 »

Homes Denver to Boulder

Joetta Fort's blog about Cities Between Denver and Boulder – Westminster, Broomfield, Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge

2012 Summer Concert Series in Arvada, CO

Keeping Tabs on Westminster Mall Redevelopment