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GOVERNMENT
reports
MAYOR RON
VILLAGE EXPLORES
FUTURE OF ARAPAHOE ROAD
WITH CENTENNIAL
On Friday, October 4, the International Council of Shopping
Centers (ICSC) hosted a joint meeting between the City
Councils of Greenwood Village and Centennial.
A panel of industry professionals shared their
perspectives on the potential redevelopment of
Arapahoe Road from Quebec Street on the west
to Potomac Street on the east. The viability of
the Arapahoe Road Corridor is of great interest
to Greenwood Village as 19 percent of all
Village revenues are generated by the businesses
located there. The City of Centennial also
generates significant revenues from businesses
located along Arapahoe Road within their city
boundaries.
Ron Rakowsky
rrakowsky@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-486-5741
Although our efforts are at the nascent stage,
coupled with the I-25/Arapahoe Road
interchange improvements, our staff will explore
opportunities with Centennial and present further
information to Council in 2014 on how the cities can
partner in this effort to ensure long-term growth and stability
of this essential business corridor.
ARAPAHOE ROAD AND I-25
GETS RAMP FUNDING
I am proud to report the Arapahoe Road and I-25
Interchange project is one of 44 projects selected as part of
the State’s Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and
Partnerships (RAMP) program. The project will receive
$50.4 million in State funding. Local agency partners,
including Greenwood Village, the City of Centennial,
Arapahoe County and the Southeast Public Improvement
Metropolitan District (SPIMD), are contributing $16.4
million toward the project. Federal funding of $7.2 million
was previously secured for a total project funding of $74
million. The Arapahoe Road/I-25 Interchange lies in the
midst of the southeast I-25 Corridor economic engine, which
produces almost 30 percent of the state’s domestic product.
Now that funding has been secured, the design and
construction of the recommended alternative from the
I-25/Arapahoe Interchange Environmental Assessment
process will begin. Based on the RAMP funding the project
is projected for completion by 2017. The traffic volumes
entering the interchange complex are anticipated to increase
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Arapahoe Road and I-25 Interchange.
by 30 percent by the year 2035. Arapahoe Road travel times
through the interchange complex (Greenwood Plaza Blvd
through Dayton Street) are projected (2035) to decrease by
30-50 percent when comparing no improvements to the
recommended alternative. A key goal of the project is to
minimize the impacts of construction to the general public.
Watch for more information on the design and construction
of the project in a future Newsletter, or contact Jeremy
Hanak, Public Works Manager – Traffic, at 303-708-6175 or
[email protected].
CITY COUNCIL COMMITS TO
BE REGIONAL PLAYER FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
In October, the City Council
approved a resolution
adopting the Metro Denver
Economic Development
Corporation (MDEDC)
Economic Development
Code of Ethics. As part of the
Code of Ethics adoption, the
City Council commits to
abide by certain standards of
conduct in a spirit of regional
cooperation, as it relates to
economic development efforts
in the Denver region.
Tom Clark along with Mayor
Rakowsky holding MDEDC’s
Economic Development Code
of Ethics.
Economic development is important because it helps build
healthy communities by creating jobs. When economic
development occurs in one of the communities in the Denver
region, every community will benefit. When a business
decides to relocate in a community, jobs are created. While
many of the employees may not live in the community in
which they work, they nevertheless frequently shop and dine
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ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?
CITY
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 2
Obtain a list of your state and national government
representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 4
Jerry Presley
Jeff Roemer
Gary Kramer
Tom Bishop
jpresley@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4138
jroemer@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4136
gkramer@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4133
tbishop@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4131
Denise Rose
Leslie Schluter
Bette Todd
T.J. Gordon
drose@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4137
lschluter@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4135
btodd@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4134
tgordon@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4132
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Mayor Ron reports
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in other cities. The economic impact from business
relocations benefits not only the community that acquires the
new business, but surrounding cities as well. It’s a win-win
for many cities that creates economic prosperity for the
region overall.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
WELCOMES TROPICAL
SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
We are happy to have Tropical Smoothie Café as a new
business in Greenwood Village. At the ribbon cutting, I had
the opportunity to sample a smoothie and it was delicious!
They also have toasted wraps, bistro sandwiches, and grilled
flatbreads. Their gourmet salads are made fresh-to-order with
high quality meats and cheeses, and topped with fresh
produce and flavorful sauces. All of the nutritional
information is right there on the counter so you know exactly
what you’re getting. But, it’s not just the fruit in the
smoothies that make it tropical there — it’s the warm
hospitality that will keep you coming back! Tropical
Smoothie Café is located at 5332 DTC Boulevard (across
from the DTC Tavern). Visit them online at
www.tropicalsmoothie.com. Tropical Smoothie Café is
community-minded and has several programs to help you
raise money for your school or favorite non-profit. Call Linc
Howell at 303-770-0442 or email [email protected] for
more information.
SHOP LOCAL DURING
THE HOLIDAYS AND
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
As we do at City Hall, we hope our citizens realize the
significant contribution the business community makes to
our overall quality of life. The tax revenue generated from
sales and use tax by the 2,500 businesses located in the
Village funds the excellent services residents and businesses
receive on a daily basis. Such services include street sweeping
and snow removal; parks and recreation, including the
recreation reimbursement program: police services, quality
roadways, and much more. It’s a win-win for both our
residents and business community.
These are the reasons why it is important for each one of us
to shop in Greenwood Village. Our businesses are friendly
and offer a variety of unique products and choices.
You can find a list of all of our local businesses on the Village
website at www.greenwoodvillage.com. I also encourage you
to watch our new Greenwood Village Restaurant Show which
will air on GVTV 8 on November 15. If you don’t have
cable, you can watch the video on The Greenwood Village
YouTube Channel. We feature eight restaurants on the
program that pride themselves on being located in
Greenwood Village. It’s a great program and I hope you will
be able to watch it.
EDGAR ALLAN POE VISITS
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Mayor Rakowsky at the ribbon cutting for Tropical
Smoothie Café.
RAMBLE WITH RON IN NOVEMBER
Have some ideas or suggestions to share about living or
working in Greenwood Village? Walk and talk with Mayor Ron
Rakowsky at Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec Street, on
Wednesday, November 13 and at Tommy Davis Park, Swim
Club Lot, 9200 E. Orchard Road on Thursday, November 14,
from 7:30 to 8 a.m. (weather permitting). Registration is not
required. For more information, please call the Mayor’s Office
at 303-486-5745. Check for updates of the monthly schedule
for Ramble with Ron at www.greenwoodvillage.com.
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During the evening
of October 31, the
Greenwood Village
Arts and Humanities
Council, with the
support of the
Scientific Cultural
Facilities District
(SCFD), a dramatic
reading of several
works penned by Edgar Allan Poe took place in the City
Council Chambers. In a passionate and particularly artful
performance, a professional actor Joey Wishnia provided
approximately 50 people present, including me, with an
enjoyable evening listening to some of the stories of one of
America’s best known authors. Always be sure to check out
the Arts and Humanities portion of this monthly Newsletter
for upcoming events. GV
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
2
City Council
Study Session
6 p.m. • City Hall
Meeting 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
3
THURSDAY
4
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5
P&Z Commission
City Hall • 7 p.m.
6
7
Youth Drawing
4-5:15 p.m.
Curtis Center
Mayor’s
Holiday Lighting
6-8:30 p.m.
City Hall
8
9
Lora Witt And
Friends Exhibit
December 9-27
Curtis Center
Meet The Artist
December 11
12:30 p.m.
10
PTR Commission
City Hall • 7 p.m.
11
2nd Annual
GV Youth Art
Program Exhibit
Dec. 11-Jan. 3
Curtis Center
Opening Reception
3:30-5:30 p.m.
12
Cookies And
Canvas • Curtis
4:30-6 p.m.
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14
Cookies And
Canvas • Curtis
4:30-6 p.m.
BOAA
6:30 p.m.
City Hall
H SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING H
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Tiny Art Studio
Cookies And
Canvas • Curtis
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
And 4-5:30 p.m.
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Christmas
Holiday Observed
Christmas
Holiday Observed
City Facilities
Closed
City Facilities
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Cookies And
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4:30-6 p.m.
GVAHC Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Curtis Center
City Council
Study Session
6 p.m. • City Hall
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Cookies And
Canvas • Curtis
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GOVERNMENT
NEW RESTAURANT SHOW — PREMIERES NOV. 15
Check out some of the finest foods and new restaurants in the Village!
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Mayor and City Council
DEPARTMENTS
City Manager’s Office
Community Outreach/
Public Information
City Prosecutor
Administrative Services
Liquor Licenses
Voter Registration
Municipal Court
Human Resources
Employment
Community Development
Building Permits
Building Inspection
Requests
Planning and Zoning
Zoning and
Nuisance Complaints
Finance
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Budget Information
Tax Assistance
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303-486-5745
303-486-5745
303-486-5749
303-486-1598
303-486-5751
303-486-5752
303-773-6033
303-486-1579
303-486-5760
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Parks, Trails & Recreation
Art Activities
and Programs
Conservation/Open
Space Easements
Park Planning
and Development
Park Permits
Recreation and
Special Events
Reimbursement Program
Police Department
Emergency
Animal Control
Parking
Police Records
School Resource Officers
Traffic Information
Victim Assistance
303-797-1779
303-486-5743
303-486-5743
303-486-5773
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303-486-8211
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Environment
(Drainage/Water Quality)
Parks and
Trail Maintenance
Roadways
Traffic
Residential Trash
and Hazardous Waste
303-708-6100
303-708-6100
303-708-6100
303-708-6100
303-708-6100
Greenwood Village City Hall
6060 South Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-773-0252
Fax: 303-290-0631
After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525
(for questions or service requests
outside normal business hours)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.greenwoodvillage.com
An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpole in front of City Hall and is checked
Monday through Friday. The drop box can be used to deliver customer comment cards,
recreation registration and reimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal
court fines and documents.
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GOVERNMENT
difference
MAKING A
PHOTO
RED LIGHT
VILLAGE ACCIDENTS AND
INJURIES ARE DOWN
Violators who run red lights are killing
1,000 people each year and another
200,000 are being injured, including
other motorists, pedestrians, and
bicyclists who happen to be crossing
the intersection. Deaths caused by red
light running are increasing at more
than three times the rate of increase
for all other fatal crashes resulting in
nearly 200,000 crashes every year.
Since the installation of photo red
light cameras in Greenwood Village in
2005, Village accidents and injuries
have decreased, improving the safety of
the community.
“Our goals with photo red light are to
decrease accidents, save lives, and
ultimately make our roadways safer,”
said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “Through
photo red light, we are asking
motorists to respect the rules of the
road and to consider not only their
safety but the safety of others.”
Photo red light systems in the Village have reduced the number of broadside and head-on
crashes at intersections, reducing the severity of injuries.
Police. “We are not seeing as many
broadside and head on traffic accidents
at these intersections. Of the injury
accidents, the severity of the injuries
has been reduced.”
accident and injuries reduction in
Greenwood Village from 2001 to
2010; the trend continued downward
when photo red light cameras were
installed beginning in 2005.
Data released by the Police
Department shows an overall traffic
“Photo red light systems educate and
enforce every time a photo red light
The Village utilizes three methods to
reduce traffic accidents: education,
engineering, and enforcement such as
increased visibility of police officers
and photo red light cameras to change
poor driving behaviors.
In Greenwood Village, there are three
photo red light systems at the
intersections of Orchard Road and
Quebec Street; Belleview Avenue and
Quebec Street; and Yosemite Street
and Arapahoe Road. All three
intersections were selected for photo
red light systems based on accident
history.
“These three intersections were the
highest accident locations in the
Village,” said John Jackson, Chief of
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Traffic Accidents And Injuries Village-wide
GOVERNMENT
flash is observed by a motorist or
pedestrian and not just by the violator.
Photo red light cameras serve as
reminders to everyone to not run red
lights and to slow down,” said Chief
Jackson.
The statistics for each of the three
intersections with photo red light
cameras are just as notable as the
overall statistics for accidents and
injuries Village-wide. Two of the three
intersections with photo red light
cameras are very complex, high
volume, multi-lane intersections.
Yosemite Street and Arapahoe Road
has six lanes westbound, and Belleview
Avenue and Quebec Street has five
lanes westbound. The degree and
severity of injuries are reduced
compared to the same locations prior
to photo red light system installations.
A Photo Red Light camera will only
photograph those vehicles that enter
the intersection after the light turns
red. A picture of the license plate and
image of the driver of the vehicle is
captured and electronically sent to the
Greenwood Village Police
Department. An officer is responsible
for ensuring the accuracy of the
violations that occur by reviewing the
violations prior to any notices being
sent out.
“Our officers review each violation to
determine if it’s a valid violation and
sometimes we discard violations
because we find the motorist is in
compliance,” said Chief Jackson. “Our
objective of this program is to deter
drivers from disobeying the law, not
issue citations to them.”
All of the equipment to operate and
maintain the photo red light systems
at each of the Village’s three
intersections is leased from a third
party by the Village. There are
ongoing operational costs the Village
incurs on an annual basis that is paid
to the contractor that offsets most
revenue the Village receives from
photo red light systems. The increase
in revenues from 2007 to 2010 is a
result of the Village adding photo red
light cameras to additional
intersections and further tickets being
issued to red light violators.
“On average, we receive enough
revenue to employ three to four police
officers,” added Chief Jackson. “In a
perfect world, it would be great if we
could put an officer at every
intersection 24 hours a day for traffic
enforcement. Because of photo red
light technology, we are able to
strategically deploy policing efforts in
other areas of the Village and
neighborhoods so that officers can
assist and protect citizens in other
ways.”
For questions concerning the Photo
Red Light system in Greenwood
Village, please call the Police
Department at 303-773-2525. GV
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GOVERNMENT
ENSURING A SAFE
community
The Greenwood Village Police Department works to protect residents and businesses from crime, but to effectively sustain a crime-free
environment requires an active, engaged, and aware community. Remember — the most important single act you can do is to be aware of
your surroundings at all times and call the Police to report crimes or suspicious activities! As an observer, if the situation doesn’t look or
feel right, it probably is not. By going with your instincts, your actions could help deter a crime in progress or save the life of a neighbor.
HOLIDAY SAFETY
If You Are Traveling
• Get an automatic timer for your
lights.
• Ask a neighbor to watch your
home, shovel snow, and park in the
driveway from time to time.
• Do not forget to have mail and
newspaper delivery stopped. If it
piles up, it is a sure sign you are
gone.
If You Are Out for the Evening
• Turn on lights and a radio or TV so
it looks like someone is home.
• Be extra cautious about locking
doors and windows when you leave,
even if it is just for a few minutes.
• Do not display gifts where they can
be seen from outside.
If You Are Shopping
• Stay alert and be aware of what is
going on around you.
• Park in a well-lighted space, and be
sure to lock the car, close the
windows, and hide shopping bags
and gifts in the trunk.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of
cash; pay with a check or credit
card whenever possible.
Always park in well lighted areas and
keep all gifts and valuables in the trunk.
PG.10
• Deter pickpockets and pursesnatchers. Do not overburden
yourself with packages. Be extra
careful with purses and wallets.
Carry a purse close to your body,
not dangling by the straps. Put a
wallet in an inside coat or front
pants pocket.
PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE
Do not leave any valuables in your
vehicle. Place everything in the trunk
of the vehicle.
Always lock your vehicle and store all
items out of sight. Breaking into an
empty car isn’t worth a thief ’s time.
However, anything left in plain view
— from your holiday gifts to spare
change, sunglasses, GPS devices, CDs,
cell phones or briefcases — may tempt
a thief.
Help prevent your vehicle from being
stolen by always locking your car and
using anti-theft devices. In addition,
although it is cold, never leave your
vehicle running while you run inside
your home or a store — even if for
only a minute or two.
AFTER YOU’VE
OPENED THE GIFTS
Burglars know that many households
have new, and oftentimes expensive,
items in their homes following the
December holidays — especially items
such as new computers, stereo
components, televisions, cameras and
other electronic equipment. In too
many cases, residents make it easy for
burglars to figure out which homes to
target by putting boxes that identify
their new gifts in plain view with their
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Turn on lights so it looks like someone is
home while you are out for the evening.
other garbage. Avoid becoming an easy
target for post-holiday burglars by not
leaving boxes for new electronics and
other items at garbage pickup
locations for several days at a time.
Instead, break down any boxes you are
throwing out, put them in garbage
bags and place them inside a trash can.
Think about keeping broken-down
boxes inside — in a garage, for
example — until the evening before
your regular garbage pickup. Some
burglars actually look inside garbage
cans for evidence of holiday gifts.
CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY
The holiday season is a time of
celebration. Drinking and driving is a
danger to everyone on the road.
Anyone with a BAC of .08 or higher is
in violation of the law and may go to
jail. Remember that the risk is not
worth it. If you choose to drink
alcohol at a party, do not drive. Take a
cab, use public transportation or a
designated driver.
For more information on holiday
safety, please call the Police
Department at 303-773-2525. GV
GOVERNMENT
VACATION HOUSE WATCH
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Going away on vacation or leaving your home for an
extended period of time and would like the
Greenwood Village Police Department to check on
your home while you are away? Residents can now
visit the Greenwood Village website at
www.greenwoodvillage.com.and enter their request
for a vacation house watch.
The Vacation House Watch program designates
officers to check your home and patrol your street
more frequently while you are away. Each time an
officer conducts a watch, the date and time is
logged, and if there are any concerns, the police
officer will notify you or a designated caretaker.
To request a Vacation House Watch, call the
Greenwood Village Police Department at
303-773-2525 or visit www.greenwoodvillage.com
where you can complete the form and submit your
vacation Home Watch to the Police Department any
time during the day or night.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
SHOP, DINE AND OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
•
An array of choice for any lifestyle. The Village is home to an array
of service-oriented businesses, fine department stores, specialty
shops and home grown businesses with unique items for all ages.
•
Our sales taxes are lower! When you shop in the Village, you pay
less sales tax. Our sales tax rate is actually lower than most metro
area cities.
•
Support your local government services. Of the 7.25 percent sales
tax you pay on purchases in the Village,
3 percent comes back to your community which makes up a
significant portion of our general fund revenues. The general fund
provides funding for services such as police protection, parks and
recreation programs, street maintenance, and road improvements.
•
Support local merchants and their employees. Business owners and
their employees pay taxes in the Village. These businesses donate to
local charities and organizations and provide for our community in
many other ways. By shopping and dining locally, you contribute to
the economic growth of the business, thus contributing to the
economic vitality of our local economy.
For contact information on businesses in the Village, please visit
www.greenwoodvillage.com and click on business directory.
NOISE MONITORS INSTALLED
FOR CENTENNIAL AIRPORT
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED
TO CONTINUE TO REPORT NOISE
The long awaited noise monitors for
Centennial Airport are now installed
in 12 locations in communities
surrounding the airport. Of the 12
fixed noise monitors seven,
including the Greenwood Village
monitor, are fully operational and
are sending data to the airport. The
remaining five are awaiting electrical
connection. The Greenwood Village
monitor is located on Village
property in the Orchard Hills
greenbelt area. The monitors will
provide data regarding altitude,
speed, height, noise, flight tracks, and aircraft identification
to a central system connected to technology at the airport.
The noise monitoring is funded through a grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a result of the code
of federal regulations Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study
completed in 2009 after many years and hundreds of hours
of work on behalf of the community and the airport.
Negotiations continue between the vendor for Centennial
Airport’s noise monitoring system and the FAA’s data service
provider to resolve issues related to receipt of the radar data
necessary to complete the system. The airport staff will
receive training on the system in the beginning of 2014 and
hope to have the system fully operational shortly thereafter.
Currently, the airport relies on noise complaints from the
community to understand airport noise.
It will be critical in the early stages of noise monitoring to
know whether those aircraft causing disturbance in your area
are being picked up by the sound monitors. Therefore, it
continues to be very important for residents disturbed by
noisy aircraft to report noise. To file noise complaints call the
Centennial Airport Noise Hotline at 303-790-4709 or email
to www.centennialairport.com/Complaints. District 3
Councilmember Bette Todd is the Greenwood Village City
Council Liaison to Centennial Airport and can be reached at
303-916-4540 or email at [email protected]. GV
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PG. 11
GOVERNMENT
winter
GET READY FOR
GREENWOOD VILLAGE IS
READY FOR THE SNOW SEASON
The Village Public Works Department is ready for the snow
season. The Greenwood Village Snow and Ice Control Plan
will be implemented to enhance the safety for citizens and
minimize disruptions to the traveling public.
SNOW SHIFT HOURS
Village personnel who perform road and park maintenance
during the summer months also conduct snow and ice
control operations in the winter. A weather service provides
up-to-the-minute information regarding weather conditions.
Snow shift hours begin when a snowstorm begins. There are
three shifts with 12 to 13 personnel on each shift. The shift
hours are 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to
5 a.m., all days of the week, to include holidays. In order to
ensure that all equipment is available, two mechanics are
on-call for each shift to handle any equipment problems.
EQUIPMENT
The Village owns and maintains a variety of vehicles to
ensure effective snow and ice control operations. Equipment
includes 12 plow trucks, one anti-icing truck, one slide-in
tanker, one grader, and one loader with plow for snow
removal operations on roadways. In addition, there are three
ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), six small pickup trucks with
plows and many hand-held snowblowers and shovels used to
clear the trails, sidewalks and parking lots.
ICY CONDITIONS
To help prevent unsafe traveling conditions caused by
freezing, Village crews may apply anti-icing material to first
priority roadways. After ice has formed on roadways, IceSlicer is used. Ice-Slicer is a natural, homogenous product
which has superior melting power, is less corrosive, effective
at lower temperatures, and less harmful to concrete, wildlife,
and vegetation than the traditional salt and sand mix. IceSlicer leaves minimal residue that needs to be swept up after
storms, therefore reducing the particulate in the air which has
a major positive effect on improving the air quality.
FIRST PRIORITY ROADWAYS
All roadways in the Village are classified into either first or
second priority. The first priority routes include the high
volume roadways that connect major sections of the
community, all school bus routes and residential roadways
which have been designated as main thoroughfares. Heavy
snow accumulations may require repeated passes over priority
one roadways before priority two roadways are plowed.
Operations are repeated until the storm stops and all roadway
surfaces are cleared to ensure accessibility and safety.
SECOND PRIORITY ROADWAYS
Snow and ice control operations begin in secondary areas
(residential neighborhoods) after first priority roadways have
been cleared. Snow is plowed and piled to an area that does
not block traffic flow. Snow cannot be piled in the center of
the roadway because thaw/freeze conditions will cause ice on
the roadway. Residential roadways are not plowed from curb
to curb to avoid covering sidewalks and blocking driveways.
Removal of snow piles will only occur when safety or
accessibility has been jeopardized. If possible, remove
vehicles from the roadways during storms for better clearing
of snow.
USE CAUTION WHEN
DRIVING NEAR SNOWPLOWS
The Village makes snow removal on residential roadways a
priority.
PG. 12
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When driving near a snowplow, slow down and use caution.
Give plow drivers plenty of room so they can do their job
efficiently and safely.
GOVERNMENT
CONCRETE/ASPHALT TRAILS,
SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS
The Village plows snow from concrete and asphalt trails, and
some sidewalks and parking lots. First priority trails are those
leading to and from schools. The parking lot at Village
Greens Park is the responsibility of the Village along with
snow removal from sidewalks and parking lots at City Hall,
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center and the Maintenance
Facility. These facilities are also first priority for snow
plowing and are cleared simultaneously with the first priority
trails. The parking lots in other Village owned parks are then
cleared. During the average snowstorm, it takes about eight
hours to clear trails, sidewalks and parking lots. Crews often
start as early as 4 a.m. Trail crews periodically check trails for
problem areas if the temperature remains below freezing for
extended periods of time. Thaw/freeze conditions can cause
new ice on trails, sidewalks and parking lots; always use
caution when walking on these during periods of freezing
weather.
QUESTIONS OR TO REPORT
SNOW AND ICE ISSUES
For more information regarding snow and ice control in the
Village, please call Laird Thornton, Public Works Manager, at
303-708-6155 or after-hours, call 303-708-6100. GV
RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
The law in Greenwood Village requires all
residents to remove snow and ice from
their sidewalks within 48-hours and
businesses to remove snow and ice from
their sidewalks within 24-hours after
accumulation. This requirement also
includes removal of snow and ice from
sidewalks in the front and side of a
residence (corner lots). This requirement
does not extend to walkways leading from
the sidewalk to the residence nor to
sidewalks or trails abutting the rear
property of a residence. Clearing snow
around mailboxes is also the
responsibility of the occupant.
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PG. 13
GOVERNMENT
ENHANCING OUR
community
DEVELOPMENT
IN GREENWOOD
VILLAGE
NEW MEDICAL BUILDING
COMING TO GV IN 2014
The high quality business environment
of Greenwood Village continues to be
a driving factor for companies to
locate and expand their operations in
the Village.
“Our Village is one of the most
beautiful cities in Colorado, and
people want to live and work here,”
said Mayor Ron Rakowsky. “We
continue to see positive shifts in our
business community with new retail
stores and restaurants, business
expansions, and corporate relocations
which are excellent indicators that our
Village economy is improving.”
In April 2013, the City Council
approved the development of the
Landmark Medical Center at 5351
South Roslyn Street. The new threestory building, owned by Resolute
Investments, Inc., will include 33,282
square feet of Class A Office space (the
highest rating category used in
evaluating commercial office
properties) with 150 parking spaces
and a covered patient drop-off and
pick-up area. Resolute Investment’s
owner, Gary Rohr, chose the
Greenwood Village location because of
his appreciation as a resident and
business owner of the Village.
“I know the city well and have always
had a positive interaction with them,”
said Gary Rohr, Owner, Resolute
Investments, Inc. “The location is
second to none when it comes to
amenities, views, access to I-25,
situated between two light rail stops,
and has strong demographics.”
PG. 14
Prior to Resolute purchasing the
property in 2011, the property
consisted of a three-story office
building that was functionally
obsolescent. Resolute’s new
development will be a great
improvement over the initial building
situated on the property and will
enhance the aesthetics of the business
area. The new sustainable building will
feature landscaping without sod, LED
lighting fixtures, low flow toilets, and
light harvesting shades that direct light
into the building.
“We studied the market and the
surrounding commercial properties
and came to the conclusion that there
is a need for new Class A Medical
Office space in Greenwood Village,”
added Rohr. “We designed a
sustainable Class A medical office
building on the site that has received
positive reaction from the medical
community.”
Demolition of the existing building on
the site was completed in November.
Construction of the new building will
begin in December with a completion
date of August 2014. It is anticipated
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that there will be four to six
companies in the building, some of
which are expanding or opening a new
location while others are relocating
from other office buildings. Tenant
activity for suites in the building is
high but space is still available.
“Greenwood Village is pleased
Resolute Investments, Inc. chose our
beautiful city of Greenwood Village as
their new location for the Landmark
Medical Center,” added Mayor
Rakowsky. “Our appreciation goes to
Gary Rohr for making a significant
investment in our community with the
development of this state-of-the art
building. We are here to work with
them and any other company and
project so they are successful and our
community continues to prosper.”
For more information about the
Landmark Medical Center or
questions related to development in
Greenwood Village, please call
Community Development at 303486-5773. For more information
about relocating your business to the
Village, please call the City Manager’s
Office at 303-486-5745.GV
BUSINESS
DTC | GREENWOOD
VILLAGE CHAMBER
CHAMBER
CONNECTIONS
This is a time of transition in the
year — temperatures are changing
outside, leaves are changing colors
and for the DTC | Greenwood Village
Chamber of Commerce, it is an
exciting time of change, too, as our
membership continues to grow and
evolve. No, there is no shutdown
here in the DTC — just the opposite
as new members continue to join
and take advantage of connecting
with other members to turbocharge
their businesses.
Woody Creek Cafe & Bakery-DTC...
Hand-decorated cookie cake.
update
As the saying goes in sports of
momentum creates momentum, so it
goes with the DTC | Greenwood
Village Chamber. We ended
September with one of our signature
events, the “Taste of the Tech Center”
and that pushed forward to a series of
great October events that brought
members together while creating
valuable takeaways.
Other great events included
educational opportunities like
“Demystifying the Cloud” for
business owners everywhere who are
scrambling to learn more about the
risks and benefits of these innovative
cloud computer concepts. We also
continued our popular Film Festival
Flix series with the award-winning
independent film “Dimensions.” We
also worked with members to host
Business After Hours gatherings that
give members more opportunities to
connect in a social setting.
“The challenge for us is always to find
ways and means for our members to
engage,” said Chamber President and
CEO John Herbers. “We had a great
summer of large, outdoor events, and
how we’re shifting our focus to
smaller, more intimate indoor events,
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Neil Robbins, Tom Martinez, Ellie Burbee, Louie
Member with son at a Business After
Miller, Alex Brantman at a Zink + DoubleTree event. Hours event.
Since 1991, the Greenwood Village
Chamber of Commerce has served the
Southeast Business Corridor through
information, education, networking and
advocacy.
The Greenwood Village Chamber is a
valuable resource in growing your
business. We support and promote our
member businesses and provide
opportunities for growth. When you
take advantage of the programs, you
can:
• Learn from the expertise of
prominent business professionals
• Use an extensive network to promote
and grow your business
• Share your knowledge to help others
• Join forces with local leaders to
promote the Southeast Corridor
• Give back to the community through
special programs and events
• Find new and innovative ways to
promote your business
Visit our Web site at:
www.dtcchamber.com
E-mail us: [email protected]
7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-290-9922
Fax: 303-962-4640
Young Professionals Networking
event, some photo booth fun.
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PG. 15
BUSINESS
spot light
BUSINESS
Grandmaster Han Won Lee, Master
Instructor of Han Lee’s Taekwondo
Academy in the Village, is a true
ambassador of martial arts. Master
Lee’s commitment to students,
parents, and the Village community
has created a popular and productive
haven where positive life changes
happen!
“The truth is that Taekwondo is so
much more than a fighting style,” says
Master Lee. “It’s really a way of life.”
According to Master Lee, the Village
academy has allowed students to
connect to their inner strength —
what the Chinese call “chi.” This
martial arts academy can help you
achieve self-discipline and master
Taekwondo in a fun and satisfying
way. “It’s all about respecting your
body and mind,” says Han Lee.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary in the
Village, the academy has a successful
track record in providing challenging
classes for self-defense and so much
more; fitness, confidence, discipline,
focus & self-respect are all benefits of
the training.
Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy in
Greenwood Village is a family oriented
martial arts school which takes pride
in cultivating exceptional attitudes
through martial arts training. The
Greenwood Village Taekwondo
location was specifically selected by
Master Lee to be a foundation for
producing leaders. He believes that the
Village community cares deeply about
their children’s safety and their
performance in school as does Lee. As
a part of their commitment to the
community, a yearly tournament and
board “break-a-thon” raises money for
Children’s Hospital Colorado. In
addition, other fundraising events have
benefited local elementary schools in
the Village community. These events
exemplify how martial arts teachings
can be translated to leadership and
community activities.
Frequently kids who do not find
success in team sports come to martial
arts and love the way they learn to
become successful by going at their
own individual pace. In many team
sports kids who may not be very
athletic acquire a decreased self-esteem
by not performing well. With martial
HAN LEE’S TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
9555 East Arapahoe Road
303-790-1976 • www.hanleetaekwondoacademy.com
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arts, and specifically the training of
Grandmaster Lee and his qualified
staff, all students are encouraged to be
successful regardless of their individual
athletic level or degree of
advancement.
Safety is a large component of the
academy that Master Lee runs.
Students are taught to be extremely
safe when in class; from padded floors,
to proper gear, to step-by-step
instruction. Lee’s instructors obtain
ongoing martial arts training and pay
attention to all details when it comes
to safety. All programs are designed to
meet the personal needs and learning
style of any student; three year olds to
teenagers to adults can all be found
training at the academy. Kids giggle
and smile throughout their
Taekwondo class experience while
adults beam with satisfaction in
mastering a new skill. At Lee’s
academy, girls also take Taekwondo
and love it as much as the boys. It is a
fulfilling way to build confidence,
respect, and erase fear for many
students.
As an Olympian in the ’88 and ’92
games and the 2000 USA National
Taekwondo team coach, Grandmaster
Lee is a 35 year veteran of Taekwondo.
His commitment and extensive
experience has yielded him a 7th
Degree Black Belt. Under his tutelage
your child will immediately be able to
set goals, and accomplish them
through their structured “belt-system.”
The more the students train, the more
ambitious and perseverant they
become, and not just with Taekwondo.
Eventually they learn to set higher
goals — and learn to pursue them
with dedication and energy. And every
moment is packed with something
fun, educational, and exciting.
Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy is
located at 9555 East Arapahoe Road
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BUSINESS
businesses
NEW GV
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Crosslands Construction Company
5750 DTC Parkway, Suite 145
303-346-1444
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Zion Engineering LLC
8200 East Maplewood Avenue,
Suite 150
303-941-9530
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FMR
6501 South Fiddlers Green Circle,
Suite 400
720-356-6801
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Cenegenics, LLC
8400 East Crescent Parkway,
Suite 600
720-528-4390
INSURANCE OFFICE
Amerifirst Insurance
8400 East Crescent Parkway,
Suite 150
303-802-1840
LAW OFFICE
Law Office of Andres R. Guevara
5200 DTC Parkway, Suite 180
720-379-8262
Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA
5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 1500
303-925-9661
Lam Law Offices, LLC
5445 DTC Parkway, Suite PH4
303-860-8188
FITNESS CENTER
CrossFit Greenwood Village
8081 East Orchard Road, Suite 123
720-441-2778
Law Office of Sylvia Kirk
8101 East Prentice Avenue,
Suite 1000
303-762-0271
FLOORING RETAILER
The Tile Shop
8525 East Arapahoe Road
720-274-0494
MORTGAGE LENDERS
Amerifirst Financial, Incorporated
5445 DTC Parkway, Suite PH4
720-502-1080
CDC Financial Group, Incorporated
6143 South Willow Drive, Suite 340
303-770-8600
Cobalt Mortgage, Incorporated
5460 South Quebec Street, Suite 100
303-228-1551
NAIL SALON
Yuliana’s Nail Design
5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,
Suite 107
720-936-7773
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Private Label Realty
8400 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 150
303-802-1851
RETAIL CLOTHING
THC Style Clothing Boutique
5801 South Quebec Street
303-522-6600
NOVELTIES RETAILER
Headed West
9674 East Arapahoe Road
303-422-2120
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Coldwater Software, Incorporated
5420 South Quebec Street, Suite 203
720-271-0005
OPTOMETRIST
Dimensions in Sight, LLC
7400 East Orchard Road,
Suite 175-S
303-850-9499
Truven Health Analytics,
Incorporated
6200 South Syracuse Way, Suite 300
303-486-6400
SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT
Real Goods Solar
5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 200
303-222-8300
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Agility Physical Therapy
and Sports Medicine
8000 East Prentice Avenue,
Suite C-1
303-773-0771
BUSINESS UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
PUBLISHING
HiClear Publishing, LLC
7400 East Orchard Road,
Suite 175-S
303-850-9499
VETERINARIAN CLINIC
Greenwood Village
Veterinary Clinic
4652 South Yosemite Street
303-771-6304
spot light
chamber update
continued from page 16
in Greenwood Village, Colo. Call
303-790-1976 or visit their website
at http://www.hanleetaekwondo
academy.com for class schedules,
specials, birthday planning options,
and all other information. With
mention of this November
newsletter article, receive 6 weeks
of unlimited lessons with uniform
for $69. There is a money-back
guarantee on the instruction, so
there is no risk. Discover the
healthy habits and benefits of full
service supervised martial arts
instruction with Han Lee
Taekwondo Academy — where
you can train to be the very best! G
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which are every bit as effective at
creating ways for members to come
together, make new connections, meet
other leaders and join forces.”
The value proposition of a Chamber
membership is a bargain in today’s
business environment. In the high-tech
world, high touch is more effective than
ever, and that is what a Chamber
membership can create — high touch,
personal opportunities to meet and work
with other business leaders and owners.
One of the initiatives we are most proud
of is our 100 percent satisfaction. We’re
so confident you will be pleased with
your DTC | Greenwood Village
Chamber membership that we’ll
guarantee it!
The roster of events and opportunities
for members is dynamic and changes
rapidly. The best way to keep up with
the Chamber is through our revamped
website at www.DTCChamber.com. You
can scope out our calendar of events,
most of which are also open to the
general public, and see if there is one
you would like to try on for size to see if
membership may make sense for you.
Being in the middle of the vibrant
Denver Tech Center and working with
so many great businesses, it feels like
the DTC | Greenwood Village Chamber
of Commerce is riding on the nose of
a rocket blasting off into space. We urge
you to strap in and join the ride with
us! GV
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ARTS AND RECREATION
events
YOUTH
Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM/REGISTRATION
FALL FEST
Residents enjoyed a fall afternoon
parading in costume, enjoying police tours,
and arts and crafts at City Hall.
On October 10,
2013 Mayor Ron
Rakowsky, Chief
John Jackson and
Principal Midge
Eidson of Greenwood
Elementary led the
school down Holly
Street to Greenwood
Elementary for Walk
To School Day. The
school children met at
Koelbel Library where
each grade prepared
their class banner for
the walk. Over 200
children participated in
a wonderful autumn
morning walk
celebrating the day.
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PHOTO
CREDIT
Bark for Art
photos included
in the October
Newsletter were
provided by
Furever Friends
Pet
Photography.
ARTS AND RECREATION
events
YOUTH
Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM/REGISTRATION
REGISTER NOW FOR ALL YOUTH ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS!
For more information about youth art and recreation programs or to register call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.
COOKIES AND
CANVAS
PROGRAMS
This fun holiday program is a fun spin
off of the popular “Canvas and
Cocktails” but for kids! Celebrate the
holiday season by creating unique
paintings using acrylic on canvas.
Participants will enjoy delicious
cookies and punch as they paint.
Days and Dates:
Thursday, December 12, 19 and
Friday, December 13, 20
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center
2349 East Orchard Road
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Fee: $30 for each program
(All supplies and cookies included)
Thursday, December 12 —
Pretty Presents
Friday, December 13 —
Candy Canes
Thursday, December 19 —
Elf Shoes
Friday, December 20 —
Holiday Penguin
TINY ART STUDIO COOKIES AND CANVAS
CALLING YOUNG ARTISTS!
Date and Day:
Monday,
December 16
Times: 10:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m. &
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Both times will
feature the same
painting
Ages:
3 to 5 years old
Parents are
encouraged to
stay and
participate
Fee: $20
(All supplies and
cookies included)
SECOND ANNUAL
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
YOUTH ART PROGRAM EXHIBIT
Register on-line at
www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration
If your young artists would like to exhibit their artwork or if
you have questions, please contact Lauren Wells, Activities
Coordinator, at 303-708-6112 or
[email protected].
If you have any questions please call
Lauren Wells at 303-708-6112.
December 11, 2013
through January 3, 2014
This holiday season Greenwood Village invites young artists
who have participated in a 2013 Youth Art Program to
exhibit their artwork. Only artwork created in a 2013
Greenwood Village Youth Art Program will be accepted.
Participants are allowed to exhibit two works of art and all
artwork must be framed.
Deliver artwork on Monday, December 9 to the Curtis Arts
& Humanities Center between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council will
award prizes to the best in show!
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PG. 19
ARTS AND RECREATION
events
RECREATION
Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
and click on Quick Links
for online registration.
WINTER ADULT MEN’S BASKETBALL
West Middle School, 5151 South Holly Street
Days and Date: Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., January 8 - March 26, 2014
Ages: 18 and older
Fee: $295/team
Limit: 6 teams
Greenwood Village Recreation is offering an Adult Men’s Basketball
League. The league is for Competitive teams. Sign up your business
team or create a team of friends and family. All teams will be
guaranteed 7 games and a single elimination tournament. Fee must
be paid in full by January 8. No players’ fees.
Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration. For more
information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5768.
YOUTH
SPORTS
TRIPLE PLAY
Campus Middle School
4785 South
Dayton Street
Days and Date:
Mondays, January 8March 24, 2014
Ages: 4-6 years old.
Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Ages: 6-9 years old.
Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Fee: 1 session = $30,
2 sessions = $60,
All 3 sessions = $85
This program is designed to put the fun back
into playing sports. The program is divided
into three sessions, each sport lasting three
weeks. You can sign up for one, two, or all
three sessions at a discounted price.
Session 1 — Youth Indoor Basketball
January 13, 27, February 3
Session 2 — Youth Indoor Soccer
February 10, 24, March 3
Session 3 — Youth Indoor Baseball
March 10, 17, 24
Register online at
www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration.
For more information call the Arts and
Recreation Division at 303-486-5765.
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MAYOR’S HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Friday, December 6 from 6-8:30 p.m.
’Tis the season of joy and the Village tradition,
To welcome you and your family to our holiday vision.
All gather at 6:15 p.m. for an evening delight;
City Hall and the front yard will be lit so bright.
You and your family are cordially invited to our imaginary Wizard of Oz holiday party.
Enjoy a winter wonderland of bright lights, train rides, cocoa and cookies and snow hill
(weather permitting); Follow the yellow brick road to Santa, balloon art, face painting,
scarecrow art, mural art, the good witch wands, toto tags and more…
Experience “Somewhere over the Rainbow” performances along with
area community school performances. A family filled evening of fun!
Tickets are available at PTR counter at City Hall from November 15 – December 5.
City Hall is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free Parking Available at Harlequin Lot
located off Orchard and Greenwood Plaza Blvd South.
Handicap parking is available at City Hall.
Come rain, shine or snow
A Special Event for the Families of Greenwood Village
303-486-5766 or [email protected]
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER
GALLERY HOURS
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
KEVIN WECKBACH’S VALUE
TO GREENWOOD VILLAGE
When Kevin Weckbach received the Mayor’s Award for
Excellence in the Arts, family members were on hand to
congratulate him, including his mother, father, brother,
daughter, and students from his Master Class. His passion,
dedication and leadership in the arts in Greenwood Village
has earned him a loyal following. One of his students
explained, “At last an adult class for adults.”
Nominated by Greenwood Village resident and artist Carolyn
Neidringhaus, Kevin was recognized for his ability to reach
students at any level. He was born in Denver, studied at the
Art Students League, and is represented in galleries
throughout the county. A graduate of Rocky Mountain
College of Art with a degree in illustration he recently
illustrated a new edition of Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering
Heights” for Micawber Fine Editions in Boulder.
He was a student of Quang Ho, who says, “Of all the
painters I know today, no one better exemplifies a well
rounded artist than Kevin Weckbach. He has the skills of a
virtuoso, the heart and expression of Van Gogh, and the
ability to explore visual vocabulary the way an artist should.”
Kevin Weckbach’s fluid and poetic abstract work is a pure
expression of the artist himself. He has captured the heart
and spirit of artists and art lovers throughout Greenwood
Village and beyond. GV
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER
GALLERY HOURS
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
RENEWING
SKILLS
When a learned painter was
asked, “How long did it take you
to do that painting,” his studied
answer was, “about 50 years.”
Some of these students who take
classes at Curtis have studied art
in the past, and now are
renewing their passion. These
paintings show that talents were
not lost.
LORA WITT
AND FRIENDS
December 9-27
Meet The Artist • December 11, 12:30 p.m.
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center
2349 East Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Information: 303-708-6110
Paintings by Lora Witt
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER
GALLERY HOURS
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
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