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Art Imposter Invades Art League (But in a Good Way)
“I feel a little bit like an imposter, like an outsider,” says Tom Kilpatrick, current vice president of the Wheat Ridge Art League, “because I’m not an artist in a
Inside the Vision: E5X Principal Chris Elliott Talks Lutheran Campus Development
I had been wanting to meet with Chris Elliott for a while and was so grateful when Kim Calomino made the introduction. I started sending out feelers into the community
Former Jeffco School Board Members Urge Current Board to Disregard Union’s Vote of No Confidence
Members of the Jefferson County Education Association’s opposition to the District’s superintendent caused concerns among former Jeffco School Board members. During the May 29 Jeffco Board of Education meeting the
Celebrating 40 Years of Parks and Recreation Month: Building and Playing Together
This July, we’re proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Park and Recreation Month, launched by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. Each year, communities across
Around Town
mmmestizo… Have You Heard?
Mestizo (/mɛˈstiːzoʊ, mɪˈ-/ mest-EE-zoh, mist-, Spanish: [mesˈtiθo] or [mesˈtiso]; fem. mestiza, literally ‘mixed person’) is a term primarily used to denote people of mixed European
How to Negotiate a Four-Way Stop
When you pull to a stop at a busy four-way stop intersection, what should you do? The correct answer is D. And for the sake
Celebrating 10 Years of Rise Dance Center
Ten years ago, Rise Dance Center opened its doors to the Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County community with a vision: to make dance accessible to
Coffee with Andrea Burch, President of Intermountain Lutheran Hospital
Each month, Andrea Burch, President of InterMountain Lutheran Hospital, shares insights on healthcare innovation, community wellness initiatives, and behind-the-scenes updates on how the new hospital
Celebrating 40 Years of Parks and Recreation Month: Building and Playing Together
This July, we’re proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Park and Recreation Month, launched by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in
History of Wheat Ridge Police: Department Builds on Community Trust
Evidence of a community called Wheat Ridge dates back as far as 1859. Before becoming an official city, the Wheat Ridge streets were patrolled by
News and Stories from Around the Corner
Independent monthly newspaper serving the Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Mountain View and Applewood areas. News and stories that celebrate our communities. Highlighting families, promoting businesses and raving about our neighborhood heroes.
