Council discontinues red light cameras

April/May 2015
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What’s Inside
Wynetka Ponds Park gets new
amenities (see page 2)
Coffee with Council and Meet Greet
and Eat return (see page 3)
Littleton Mayor Phil
Cernanec (center) and
King Soopers President
Russ Dispense (right)
look on as Manager
Stephanie Arguello
(left) cuts the ribbon at
the grand opening of
the new Littleton store
at South Broadway and
Littleton Boulevard.
The 76,000 square-foot
store offers more than
50,000 items, including
a sushi bar, an expanded deli, and new fueling
station.
1-5 p.m .
First Friday Art Walk comes
to downtown (see page 5)
Council discontinues red light cameras
The Littleton City Council voted March
3 to discontinue the use of photo red light
cameras in the city.
Five intersections in Littleton have the
photo red light technology: West Littleton
Boulevard and South Broadway, South
Santa Fe Drive and West Mineral Avenue,
South Santa Fe Drive and West Bowles
Avenue, South Broadway and West Mineral
Avenue, and South Platte Canyon Road
and West Bowles Avenue. The city has a
contract with American Traffic Solutions
that expires July 31, 2015. The city will not
renew the contract and the program will be
discontinued following that date.
All five locations with the photo red light
technology were consistently among the
top 10 accident intersections in Littleton
when the technology was installed in 2009.
The program has had a positive impact on
driving behavior with steady decreases in
violations as commuters exercised better
discretion at these intersections but Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens told the
city council that the photo red lights have
had minimal impact reducing accidents.
“While injury accidents have decreased
slightly at three of the five intersections,
non-injury accidents have actually in-
creased at four intersections. Violations
peaked in 2010 and have steadily decreased since,” Stephens explained.
The photo red light program initially
paid for itself and generated some revenue
but due to the steep decline in citations
as motorists modified their behavior; the
contract was amended in 2014 and 2015 to
be revenue neutral.
Since the program’s inception, a Littleton Police Officer has reviewed every
photo before a citation was issued. It is
estimated that more than $52,000 in staff
time is utilized each year to manage the
program. Stephens told the council that
with an already short-staffed traffic unit,
those costs would be better allocated to a
targeted enforcement approach focused
on school and construction zones, and
high neighborhood complaint areas.
A survey posted to the openlittleton.org
citizen engagement site found that of 56
respondents, roughly half supported the
program and the other half did not.
Littleton is one of nine cities in Colorado
that use the technology. The state legislature has introduced legislation prohibiting
this technology on several occasions and is
considering a bill in the current session.
Littleton celebrated its 125th birthday in March.
Festivites began with fireworks at Ketring Park, followed by a reception sponsored by Breckenridge
Brewery at the Littleton Museum March 7. On
• More than 30 local breweries
March 8, the fun continued with the dedication
• Admission to the gardens is free
of the Littleton Community Trail, and a pancake
• Commemorative cup
breakfast and carnival at the Buck Recreation Cen-
• Live music
the museum and another 560 enjoyed the pancake
ter. Nearly 400 people attended the reception at
• Unique food trucks
breakfast and carnival. For additional 125 events
visit Littletonrocks.com.
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LITTLETON REPORT
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LITTLETON REPORT
Dave Lorenz retires
Special election results announced
It’s the end of an
Acting Littleton City Clerk Colleen Norton announced the results of the March 3 special
election concerning urban renewal:
era. David A. Lorenz,
a name practically
synonymous with
South Suburban Parks
Ballot Question 300 – (require registered elector approval for urban renewal)
Yes 5,755 No 3,811
and Recreation (SSPR)
Ballot Question 2A – (prohibit eminent domain except at request of property owner)
Yes 6,583 No 2,890
is retiring after 48 years
with the district, and
30 years as execu-
The mail ballot election was run under the Municipal Election Code and the outcome is
final.
Mayor Phil Cernanec said, “Regardless of the voters’ decision, the city council and I will
continue engaging with citizens and encouraging healthy dialog on the very important issues we face. It is, and always has been, our goal to look for ways to keep Littleton moving
forward.”
tive director, effective
March 31, 2015.
“South Suburban is what it is today because of
Dave’s leadership. The residents of the district owe him
Littleton Public Works Director Charlie Blosten celebrated his retirement with friends and colleagues February 28 at
the Inn at Hudson Gardens after a 44-year career with the city. Several hundred people showed up to wish Charlie well.
Xcel Energy pruning, removing trees this spring
Xcel Energy’s contractor, Wright Tree Service Inc., will
be doing routine vegetation management work near
a great debt of gratitude. He will truly be missed,” said
SSPR Board Chair John Ostermiller.
Bemis Library launches
financial education programs
ergy’s easement and pruning trees outside of the ease-
ing hard to become naturalized citizens at the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center
Bemis Library was one of 21
ment. During the maintenance work, brush and debris
the Littleton Golf and Tennis Club from early March
will be hauled off site, but wood will be left on site in
public libraries nationwide cho-
through early May along transmission lines that run in
manageable lengths.
sen through a competitive process
the area.
Crews will be removing trees from within Xcel En-
American Library Association (ALA)
vice at 303-803-6225.
tory Authority (FINRA) Investor
The City of Littleton is asking residents to participate
in the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults
(CASOA). The survey is designed to provide a picture of
how Littleton is serving older adult residents, to gauge
their perception of the community, and to make comparisons with communities across the nation.
A random and scientific sample of 700 households
with someone over the age of 60 in the home are asked
Authority, board and
commission and appointments
Each year, the Littleton City Council makes appointments of citizens to its boards, authorities and commissions. The following appointments were made March 3:
Board of Adjustment – Jonathan Spencer, Donald
Genna, and Jack Rychecky.
Building Board of Appeals – Randy Houchen and Ann
Marie Dinkel.
to participate in the survey. It includes questions about
Historic Preservation Board – Dan Miller.
the quality of life in the community, local policies,
South Metro Housing Options – Andrew Hancock and
demographics, rating of local government services, and
resident’s use of services. Residents who receive the
questionnaire are encouraged to complete it and return
it in the postage-paid envelope by April 6.
This is the first time the City of Littleton partnered
with the Denver Regional Council of Governments and
the National Research Center on the survey. CASOA is
Esther Varela.
Licensing Authority – Michael Buchanan, Peter Webb,
and Kenneth Shock.
Education Foundation. This prestigious grant will help
build the capacity of Bemis Library to provide effective,
unbiased financial and investor education to the community.
With the funding, Bemis Library’s Littleton Immigrant
Resources Center (LIRC) will provide immigrant families
residing in the south Denver metropolitan area with
support and instruction on how to manage money in
Coffman for the visit.
Council distributes funding for non-profits
The Littleton City Council recently distributed $76,000 to13 non-profit organizations serving the Littleton community for 2015. Each year, the city council
considers requests for discretionary funding from non-profits that serve Littleton
residents and dedicates funds to those non-profits during the budget development
process. It is a competitive selection process and city council generally receives
requests that exceed funds. The application process for 2016 funding will open in
April with a deadline of July 1, 2015. Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Check littletongov.org/nonprofitfunding for more information or email Deputy
City Manager Mike Braaten at [email protected].
Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Beckman spoke about all of the exciting things happening in
Littleton at the First Bank Community Leaders Forum at ACC February 19.
their newly-adopted country. The program will combine
financial literacy classes with individualized mentoring.
The classroom modules will cover budgeting 101, credit
fundamentals and understanding the U.S. banking
system. Learning will be integrated into the library’s
English as a Second Language for Financial Success
program and other citizenship services.
Library Board – Alicia Rudnicki and Donna Thennel.
Museum Board – Jean Ray and Yolanda Meade.
Planning Board – Andrew Graham, Mark Rudnicki,
Curt Samuelson, Brian Corbett, and Lynne Krueger.
Cernanec earns appointment
Littleton Mayor Phil Cernanec
a statistically-valid survey of the strengths and needs of
Fine Arts Board – Jim Dickson and Juliana Barnard.
was recently appointed to the
older adults as reported by older adults in communities
LIFT – Ryan R. Toole, Kyle Schlachter, and Craig
National League of Cities Com-
across America.
January 29. Littleton Mayor Phil Cernanec and City Manager Michael Penny joined
to win a $72,350 grant from the
For additional information contact Wright Tree Ser-
and the Financial Industry Regula-
City seeks older adult opinions
United States Congressman Mike Coffman chatted with immigrants who are work-
O’Rourke.
munity and Economic Development Steering Committee. The
60-member group is responsible
New amenities at park
for developing policy positions
on issues involving housing, community and economic
development, land use, recreation and parks, historic
preservation, and international competitiveness.
River project progressing
Wynetka Ponds Park, 5875 South Lowell Boulevard, has a new trail connection, shelter and port-o-let enclosure. A
large steel shelter provides shade and additional shelter to dog park visitors. The ADA accessible port-o-let enclosure is
located at the parking lot along the accessible route and is available for all park users. A new trail connects the existing
Wynetka Ponds trail system to the West Bowles Avenue and South Lowell Boulevard intersection, providing additional
pedestrian access to the park.
Phase III of the river project in South Platte Park is
approaching substantial completion of the construction
process. The heavy equipment is anticipated to be out of
South Platte Park by the middle of April. Work will continue through May for restoration of the area with roads
and staging areas removed and nearly 10,000 willowstakes, over 500 shrubs, and 100 new trees to be planted,
along with acres of native seed. Closed trails should
reopen by May 1 with the exception of newly-planted
restoration areas. Boaters will find the river significantly
different with most of the boat chutes converted into
natural riffles (small rapids). It is strongly recommended
that innertubers stay on their tubes and wear secure
footware because the river now has hundreds of large
habitat boulders hidden under its surface that could
bruise knees and toes! Spring flows will quickly erase the
artificial look of the banks and vegetation should take
hold in the next year or two.
Littleton City Council
Bruce Beckman
Mayor Pro Tem–At Large
Debbie Brinkman
District IV
Phil Cernanec
Mayor–District III
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
720-254-6097
303-347-9141
303-797-3427
Peggy Cole
At Large
[email protected]
303-795-9552
Bruce Stahlman
At Large
[email protected]
720-987-7955
Randy Stein
District I
[email protected]
303-794-1266
Jerry Valdes
District II
[email protected]
303-794-6475
April/May 2015 • Page 4
LITTLETON REPORT
2015 EVENTS
Eye of the Camera
Best of Show
EVENTS
Littleton Museum Concert Series
Art
Walk
6-9 p.m.
Littleton Museum
April 17 – May 25
Woof & Wine
The Marvelous
Wonderettes
Ralph Schomp BMW
May 16 * 7 p.m.
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4th of July
Family Festival
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25th Anniversary
Western
Welcome
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August 7-16
Cornerstone and
Belleview Parks
Breckenridge Brewery Farm House
July 18
July 4
Littleton Twilight
Criterium
August 1
3:30-10:30 p.m.
Adventures in History returns
PARTICIPATING GALLERIES
A Arapahoe Community College
B Art Depot
C Artists Co-op,
Andy Marquez, Steve Adams
D Colorado Framing
Colorado through hands-on activities on the museum’s 1860s pioneer farm. In past
E Curtice Street Marketplace
F Kaleidoscope Design Studio
the fall; however preference is given to residents within the city limits of Littleton, and
G Outnumbered
H Pottery Studio Gallery
I Town Hall Arts Center
years, children have enjoyed blacksmithing, crafts, cooking, and games.
Adventures in History is a week-long program and daily sessions run from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. The program will be offered during the weeks of June 8-12, July 6-10, and August 3-7. Registration is open to any student entering the fourth, fifth, or sixth grade in
members of the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum. Preference is also given
to applicants that have not previously participated in Adventures in History.
The Littleton Museum will accept hand-delivered registration forms from April 1
through 5 p.m. on April 26. Registrations received through the mail must be postmarked by April 25. All applications will be entered into a drawing and participants
will be randomly chosen. Participation is limited to 20 children per week. The cost
“Planning for Aging” seminar coming
The Aging Well Resource Center presents “Planning for Aging: When to Start”
of the program is $150 per child. Do not include payment with the registration form;
payment will be accepted after participants are accepted. Those accepted to the program will be informed by May 15. For more information call 303-795-3950.
April 8 from 2-3 p.m. It will include aging in place, residential living arrangements
Breckenridge
Brewery
Hootenanny
Downtown Littleton
Find the remaining schedule for the Littleton
Museum summer concert series at littletonrocks.com.
Call 303-795-3950 for more information.
Platte Valley in the 19th century. Participants learn about a typical farm family in 1860s
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Reinke Brothers
July 17-18 * 6-11 p.m.
Hudson Gardens Rest Stop
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Schomp Fire Muster & Parade
May 30, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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Downtown Littleton
June 13 * 6-11 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at ACC
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Main Street Block Party
Share the Trail
Safety Event
June 24–Tuesday Night Blues Band
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May 18, 7 p.m.
June 17–Juice O’ The Barley
July 8 –Edwards and Company
March 27-April 26
1-5 p.m .
June 3–Tim Stiles
July 1–That Damn Sasquatch (pictured at right)
May 15 - June 14
Historic
Fashion Show
On June 10 at 7 p.m., the
Friends of the Littleton Library
and Museum Summer Concert
Series welcomes Slopeside.
Slopeside is distinctive, fun, dynamic and memorable. Think
Fleetwood Mac meets Tom Petty
at a Pink Floyd concert. The
music of the Colorado-based
rock band Slopeside crafts a
unique sound in the Mile High
music scene with an eclectic
blend of rock, blues and pop. The band has been performing everywhere from intimate
clubs to large amphitheaters throughout the state and surrounding areas since 2005.
Also performing in June at the free concert series on the museum’s front lawn are:
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Sunday, April 19 * 9 a.m.
Downtown
Littleton Arts
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1st friday
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Rockin’ on the
River 5K
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TWILIGHT
CRITERIUM
Little
That Eighties Band
August 8
am
Littleton Center
(including independent living, assisted living, nursing facilities), Social Security,
Medicare, Medicaid and veteran’s benefits. The event is sponsored by the Arapahoe
County Council on Aging and the Colorado Senior Care Advisers. RSVP by April 2
at 303-795-3980 or e-mail [email protected].
Littleton Community Retreat
tackles the “Silver Tsunami”
Adventures in History Registration Form
Which camp are you applying for? Mark first and second choice with a (1) and (2):
June 8-12______
July 6-10______
August 3-7______
Are you a member of the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum?
Y/N
Has your child participated in Adventures in History in the past?
Y / N
Complete entire form and print clearly. Use a separate form for each child. Child’s Name____________________________________________________________
WHEN: April 17, 2015
Child’s Age __________________________ Grade level (in Fall)___________________
WHERE: Buck Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., 1 to 8:30 p.m.
Name of Parent /Guardian__________________________________________________
WHAT: Surfing the Silver Tsunami: Will Littleton Be Ready?
Be part of the Littleton Community Retreat to learn
Address_________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________
what the Silver Tsunami will look like and how much it will
Home Phone__________________________Cell Phone__________________________
cost; what other communities are doing to address future
Email___________________________________________________________________
transportation, housing, other service needs; and to share ideas
to ensure a positive future in Littleton for people of all ages.
Meet the vendors at noon and then join the retreat from 1-8:30 p.m. The $25 fee
includes dinner and all materials. Buy a ticket jointly with a spouse or a friend and
save–two tickets for $40!
For more information and to register, visit littletoncommunityretreat.org.
Is it okay to contact you by email?
Y / N
Registration must be postmarked by April 25 or hand delivered by April 26 at 5 p.m.
Mail forms to: Littleton Museum • c/o Adventures in History • 6028 S. Gallup St. • Littleton, CO 80120
For more information call 303-795-3950
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LITTLETON REPORT
Mini Fire Academy returning
Have you seen Sabor (left) and Koda (right) around town? Littleton’s two furry K9 officers participated in a special
badge presentation ceremony January 28. Chief Doug Stephens (center) led the presentation while Officers Kieffer
and Jones handled the furry officers.
Many children dream of becoming a
firefighter when they grow up. To give
kids a glimpse of what life as a firefighter is like and to teach them about
safety and injury prevention, Littleton
Fire Rescue (LFR) is offering the Kids’
Mini Fire Academy. The academy is a
four-day event for children ages 8-12
years. The academy includes hands-on
activities about fire safety, bike safety,
using 9-1-1, basic first aid, the life of a
firefighter and much more. The final
day of class is celebrated with a tour
of a fire engine, operating a real fire
hose and playing games that help
participants understand some of the
requirements to become a firefighter.
LFR is offering two sessions of the Mini Fire Academy
and enrollment is now open. The first session runs from
June 22–25, and the second is July 13–16. Class is from
9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $40 per child for
those living within LFR’s jurisdiction, and $50 for those
outside. Space is limited to 25 students per session. To
enroll and for more information, contact Katie Morris,
life safety educator at [email protected] or 303795-3833.
Get rid of that junk!
Have you started your spring
cleaning and don’t know what to
do with all the stuff you’ve discov-
LITTLETON REPORT
BEYOND
BOOKS...
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT BEMIS LIBRARY?
Bemis Public Library | 6014 S. Datura Street | Littleton, CO 80120 | 303-795-3961 | Web Catalog: bemis.ent.sirsi.net
Red Cross Babysitting Class
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Become a certified babysitter by attending an American
Red Cross babysitter’s training course at Bemis. Class
is limited to 10 participants ages 11-15. Course fee is
$85. To register for a class, visit Redcross.org/takeaclass
or call the American Red Cross at 1-800-Red-Cross.
*Registration required.
Celebrate National Library Week April 12-18
Bemis Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary
in 2015. During National Library Week, win prizes by
spinning a prize wheel and answering questions about
the library.
Teen Movie Club: April 4 and May 2, 2 p.m.
One Book 4 Colorado
One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide effort to provide
every four-year-old with a copy of the same book, helping
to instill a love of reading. Stop by the children’s room
and request a copy April 13-27 when the new books will
be distributed.
Afternoon Activities in the Teen Deck
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS...
ered? The City of Littleton’s popular
“Keep Littleton Beautiful” Summer Cleanup and Recycle Program
will begin taking calls June 1. Call
JOIN THE
ARAPAHOE RESCUE PATROL
The Arapahoe Rescue Patrol (ARP) is looking for
includes “on call” status 24 hours a day, seven days
young adults willing to make the commitment to
a week, 365 days a year as well as attendance at the
serve their community and help those in need so
monthly general meeting, the evening of the third
that others may live! ARP is looking for high school
Wednesday of the month, and one field Saturday
students who want to challenge themselves both
training per month. Additional optional training is
mentally and physically.
scheduled periodically.
ARP’s primary purpose is search and rescue but it
also assists local fire departments and law enforce-
Recruiting meetings for prospective members and
303-795-3744 to schedule an appointment for a crew to come to
your home and haul it all away! The
city will continue to schedule pickups until all time slots
are full, so call early to assure a pickup time. The program
ends July 31.
The city will pick up items such as old appliances, used
tires (four per household), discarded furniture, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, electronics, computers and other
hard-to-dispose-of objects that regular trash haulers will
not accept. For more information call Senior Code Specialist Rebecca Thompson at 303-795-3831.
their parents are coming up:
ment agencies by providing scene security, perimeter
• April 4, 2015 at 9 a.m.
control, traffic management, operational help (con-
• April 9, 2015 at 6 p.m.
trolling hose lines, changing air bottles, etc.), evi-
All meetings are at Littleton Fire Rescue Station
dence searching, and other non-hazardous services.
12, 6529 South Broadway. For more information visit
ARP is the designated light-duty rescue agency for
arapahoerescue.org/recruiting.
the City of Littleton. The commitment to the patrol
Littleton named Tree City USA
Littleton was named a Tree
City USA by the National
Arbor Day Foundation, the
28th year the city has re-
Ready, Set, BUILD! – Lego Club
Saturday, April 4 and Saturday, May 2, 2-3 p.m.
Legos are provided, so do not bring any blocks from
home. For children in grades K-5, build something
awesome. *Registration required.
Mad Hatter Mother/Daughter Tea Party
Saturday, April 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
Don’t be late for this very important date. Enjoy tea
and treats, crafts, stories and tons of fun at the annual
tea party just for girls in grades K-5 and a significant
woman in their lives. Come dressed in tea party best.
*Registration required.
Children’s Summer
Reading Program–
Every Hero Has A Story
Registration begins Tuesday,
May 26 for infants through
children entering 5th grade.
Track summer reading progress and collect prizes along
the way including a free book to keep. Throughout the
summer there will be weekly entertainers, activities,
puppet shows, crafts and story times. *Registration
required.
ceived this national recogni-
Know your location when calling 9-1-1
There have been recent
news stories about the
challenges the 9-1-1
industry face when
locating people who
call for help from a
cell phone. The biggest influence a caller
can have in getting
help quickly from police,
fire and EMS is in knowing his
or her location. Whether calling from a landline telephone, a cell phone, or texting, knowing where you are
is the single most important piece of information you
can provide a dispatcher.
Littleton Police Dispatchers are trained to ask a
variety of questions in determining a caller’s location,
and they continue asking questions until they know
where the caller is. They also use a variety of technology
tools at their fingertips, including the location provided
by the wireless carrier, information provided by the
telephone company if calling from a landline telephone, and mapping tools. Littleton Police Dispatchers
undergo extensive geographic training to familiarize
themselves with Arapahoe County so they can assist
those in crisis who may not know where they are, or
may be confused.
When calling or texting 9-1-1, three initial questions
will be asked. The first is “What is your location?” The
second is “What is the phone number you’re calling
from?” The third is “Okay, tell me exactly what happened.” The single most important question concerns
the location. Always know where you are, whether it’s
the name of a restaurant or hotel, the road or street you
are on, the cross streets or the name of the apartment
building you are in. Your safety and well-being may
depend on it!
tion. To be a Tree City USA, a
community must meet four
standards. It must have a tree board or department,
a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community
forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.
Arbor Day in Colorado is Friday, April 17. As part of
the Arbor Day celebration, Littleton will distribute 236
shade trees to residents on Saturday, April 18. This is
the 20th year of the annual program to encourage tree
planting throughout the city. These trees were reserved
by citizens filling out the application in the February
Littleton Report. There are still a limited number of
trees available. For information visit the city’s website
littletongov.org or call 303-795-3766.
Memorial Day Closures
City offices, Bemis Library, and the Littleton Museum will be closed Monday, May 25 in recognition
of the Memorial Day holiday.
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CHAPTERS….a Book Club
Saturday, May 30, 2-3 p.m.
The club will meet once in May, June and July for
children in grades 3-5. Don’t miss the May meeting
for fun activities, lively discussions and snacks. The
book will be Almost Super by Marion Jensen. Free
copies will be available to the first 15 kids who sign up.
*Registration required.
TEEN PROGRAMS...
Teen Duct Tape Creations
Saturday, April 18, 2-3:30 p.m.
Learn how to make cool stuff out
of duct tape like a wallet, flower
or iPod/cell phone case. All
materials provided. *Registration required.
Teen Summer Reading Program–Heroes: Unmask!
Registration begins Tuesday, May 26 in the teen deck.
Complete the program to receive a free book. Numerous
prizes will be awarded throughout the program.
*Registration required.
Teen Gaming: April 16 and May 21, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Advisory Group: April 24 and May 22, 3:30 p.m.
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One-minute Movie Mondays—first and third
Mondays, 3-4:30 p.m.
•
Lego Tuesdays—every week, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
•
Dungeons and Dragons—first and third
Saturdays, noon
•
iPad App Mastery Challenge—every day
•
Board Game Friday—second Friday of every
month, 3-4:30 p.m.
•
Yarn Craft—second and fourth Wednesdays,
3:30-4:30 p.m.
GENERAL PROGRAMS...
Why My Father Stole Secrets from J. Edgar Hoover
Tuesday, April 7, 7-8 p.m.
Listen to the enthralling account of William C. Davidon
who in 1971 stole documents from the FBI in order to
expose government surveillance. Davidon’s daughter,
Sarah Davidon, will talk about how and why her father
planned and carried out his secret mission.
Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place
Saturday, April 11, 2-3 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of 70s folk artist classics with
guitarist and singer Gregg Green.
Family Game Night
Saturday, April 11, 5:30-8 p.m.
It’s International Table Top Day. Drop in for an afterhours evening of family game fun. There will be a
variety of board games plus Wii on the big screen and
computers for gaming online.
Following My Grandfather’s World War I Diary
Thursday, April 16, 7-8 p.m.
To recognize the centennial of World War I, author and
photographer Jeff Lowdermilk will share his journey to
trace the path of his grandfather, an infantryman from
Denver. Following the notes in his grandfather’s diary,
Lowdermilk traveled across Europe photographing
landscapes, towns, cemeteries and monuments. His
stunning images commemorate the service of those
who fought in the Great War. Copies of Lowdermilk’s
new book, Honoring the Doughboys, will be available for
purchase and signing.
Fly Cheap, Stay Cheap, Travel Cheap
Monday, April 27, 2-3:30 p.m.
Learn the secrets of traveling in grand style on a
limited budget from travel columnist and author Ron
Stern. Discover how to obtain great deals on airfares,
accommodations, cruises, and entertainment all for a
fraction of the usual cost.
Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place
Saturday, May 2, 2-3 p.m.
Enjoy western music entertainer Bill Barwick.
John Denver: Man for the World
Tuesday, May 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
Award-winning storyteller and writer John Stansfield
will shine light on John Denver as performer and social
activist.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Still Alice
Saturday, May 9, 2-4 p.m.
Meet Extreme Weight Loss Cast Members
Tuesday, May 12, 7-8:30 p.m.
Meet Jeff and Juliana Macht, father and daughter who
were cast members on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss
Season 4. Jeff and Juliana became the television show’s
first dad and daughter team. Jeff was the oldest cast
member at 56 and Juliana the youngest at 16. They lost
a combined total of 300 pounds in one year. Hear how
they achieved their goals and how others can do the
same by having a healthier lifestyle.
Explore Genealogy Websites
Saturday, May 16, 1-3 p.m.
Learn tips on using two genealogy websites, MyHeritage
and Ancestry Library Edition, with professional
genealogist and instructor Deena Coutant.
Of Mines and Beer–19th Century Brewing in Colorado
and Beyond, Monday, May 18, 2-3 p.m.
During Colorado’s historic gold and silver rush years,
122 different breweries made beer for thousands of
thirsty miners in mountain towns. Author Dave Thomas
will tell the story of this “beer boom.”
Adult Summer Reading Program
Escape the Ordinary–Experience Adventure
Registration begins Tuesday, May 26 for the adult
summer reading program.
Stop by the information desk
or register online through
July 31. *Registration
required.
Legal Night at Bemis Library
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Meet with an attorney, free-of-charge, at Legal Night.
Attorneys, provided by the Arapahoe County Bar
Association, will meet for half an hour on any legal topic.
*Registration required.
Summer Reading Opening Day Special Events
Tuesday, May 26
Stop by the library to register for the adult, teen or
children’s summer reading programs and enjoy a free
chair massage from 1-4 p.m. or meet the Police K-9 Unit
from 2-3 p.m. All ages are welcome.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Annie
Saturday, April 25, 2-4 p.m.
*Registration required. To register for an event, call the
library at 303-795-3961.
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LITTLETON REPORT
COMMUNITY
BUSINESS
REVIEW
SPOTLIGHT:
PROformance
Harley’s: A Hot Dog
Revolution
Harley’s: A Hot Dog Revolution is changing the way you think about traditional
hot dogs. The new restaurant in the
corner of the Woodlawn Shopping Center is the brain child of owner Ed Ginsburg. Ginsburg expresses his creativity
through food, like the “Eddie” Spaghetti
Dog or the “Bagel Deli” Pastrami Dog.
He claims his most popular item is his
BBQ Brisket Dog, a juicy Angus beef
dog topped with tangy BBQ brisket that
has been slow cooked for 15 hours. All
his food products are from local farms
and he makes his own meats from local
butchers. A George Washington High
School graduate, Ginsburg moved his
business and family back to Littleton
and has enjoyed success since opening on January 15. The store will also
feature an outdoor space with plenty of
seating. Follow Harley’s on Facebook
at facebook.com/harleysdogs or check
out the full menu at harleysdogs.com.
Visit Harley’s at 1500 West Littleton Boulevard. Hours are weekdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You’ve probably seen their products all over
the city but never realized they were made
locally in Littleton. PROformance (6905 S.
Broadway, Suite 181) is the leading supplier
of apparel ranging from local sports teams
to fire department uniforms. In fact, the
store works with 23 local fire departments
and 15 police departments in addition to
youth sports teams. Located in Littleton
for 40 years, the company handles almost
all of its engraving and screen printing inhouse with a team of 12 people. The store
prides itself on great customer service and
the in-house operation allows the store to
control the quality and increase the speed of
delivery. PROformance’s owners are deeply
rooted in the community as well, supporting
several local fundraising efforts. For more
information, visit proformanceapparel.com.
The Crazy Merchant
Ds’ Tavern
The teal-colored building at the corner of Belleview
and Windermere is home to one of the most creative
retail venues in Littleton. The Crazy Merchant has
been in business for 21 years, providing customers
with the largest retail bead store in the Denver metro
area. The eclectic, one-of-a-kind items range from
homemade jewelry samples, to fashion jewelry under
$20, to fine jewelry. Most of the vendors featured at
The Crazy Merchant are local and the store gives
back 10 percent of every purchase to a charity of the
customer’s choosing. Classes are available to teach
basic and specific jewelry-making skills, including a
workshop series that features a new item each month.
Additionally, the store has plenty of meeting space
that ranges from a 15-person conference room to
a 50-person private event space at no cost during
normal business hours. For more information, visit
thecrazymerchant.com.
It may seem like the
apostrophe is in the wrong
place at Ds’ Tavern
(819 West Littleton
Boulevard) but it
actually represents
the two owners,
Dave Bascio and DJ
Santistevan (pictured).
The owners spent months
remodeling the space to make
it a more modern and welcoming environment. Ds’
Tavern opened December 19 and has seen plenty
of foot traffic from the surrounding neighborhoods.
Their goal is to create a true neighborhood bar
complete with live
music, karaoke and a
trivia night. The menu
boasts a wide variety
of items, including a
special dessert menu
by pastry chef Brandi
Evans (left). There is
plenty of parking and
televisions to watch
your favorite sporting
event. Visit the
website, DsTavern.com for a full menu and event
calendar or follow them on Facebook.