Wheat Ridge 55th Annual Carnation Festival Friday/Saturday/Sunday Aug 9th-11th. Join us Saturday morning for our annual parade on our main street 38th Ave , followed by games, amusement rides, vendor booths at Anderson Park. Please see the full page ad in this issue for full schedule and locations. Wheat Ridge Historical Society Heritage Day August
In an ever changing and evolving city like Wheat Ridge the concept of legacy holds a special significance. As I reflect on my family’s roots in this community, I am reminded of the rich tapestry of history and tradition that shapes our identity. Recently, during a visit to Ridgefest with my family, I witnessed a
Colorado is a great place to live. Coloradans are living longer, healthier, and enriched lives. As of 2021, the median age in Jefferson County is 40.2. Of the total population, 49.21% were aged 30 to 64, 14.63% were 65 to 84, and 1.90% were 85 years of age and older. Many of us choose to
So much has happened in the last few weeks in the local food scene. New places have popped up and a few have sadly closed down. Wolf and Wildflower wine bar (7190 W. 38th Ave.) has new owners but have kept the same name and delicious wines flowing and they have now added coffee in
Another school year approaches, and juniors and seniors are strategizing about their post-high school lives. Many are pursuing scholarships and apprenticeships that make the next steps of the journey possible. They often want to meet everyone’s expectations of their potential. This can be accompanied by stress, fear of failure, and a drive for perfection in
In the July issue I had mentioned I rarely go on a wander without discovering a new mystery to be solved, or researched. This held true again on a recent outing. This article has to do with those eight legged terrors known as spiders. We have all at one time walked directly into a spider
The Wheat Ridge Carnation Grand Parade will roll west along 38th Ave from Ames Street to Upham Street on Saturday, August 10th, beginning at 9:30 am. The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade was first held in 1969 to commemorate the year of our city’s founding. The parade honors distinguished residents by selecting a Grand Marshal,
Owning a home can give a person a great deal of satisfaction. Especially when you make changes to personalize your castle. Whether you are planning a renovation, constructing a new deck or fence, building a home addition, or simply improving your property by installing a new hot water heater, these changes will help to make
Note: What follows is an excerpt from the executive summary at the beginning of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan. The full plan can be obtained by reaching out to Town Administrator John Beltrone or scanning the QR code nearby. Mountain View is a community with a small-town feel. This was the most common sentiment expressed
At the regular July meeting, Mountain View’s Town Council voted to budget $15,000 for residential grants to assist in repairing sidewalks and driveway aprons for owner-occupied homes who also demonstrate a financial need. The program is a continuation of prior years’ successful programs, and will be focused primarily on Sheridan and Ames Streets to start.
Mountain View held our first town-wide yard sale this past month and it was a rip-roaring success. Over twenty households participated in our twelve-block town, and many community members told me they earned more money than anticipated. In addition to the usual furniture, books, and kitchen items, Venezuelan snacks were sold on Chase Street, cookies
Maintaining clear and safe sidewalks is a crucial responsibility for all property owners within the City of Edgewater. This duty not only ensures the safety and convenience of pedestrians but also enhances the overall aesthetic and functionality of our community spaces. One essential aspect of this responsibility is the proper pruning of tree branches to
As the dog days of summer slowly recede underneath the beauty of fall leaves, we welcome back our students, teachers, and parents to another school year. While Edgewater is small, we are unique in that we have four (4) school campuses in a city less than 0.8 square miles in size. Our schools are unique
Our family recently went on vacation… and nothing spectacular happened. We didn’t complete any bucket list challenges and none of our photos made their way to social media. We sat on a beach, roasted a few marshmallows and watched lightning bugs illuminate Lake Huron. It’s an odd feeling to unplug from the modern world for
Have you ever wondered why some parts of your body hurt? Sometimes, the pain can be because of conditions that end in “itis” or “osis.” Let’s explore what these words mean and how we can treat these conditions, including a cool treatment called extracorporeal shockwave therapy. What Does “Itis” Mean? When you see a word
Our diet significantly affects our skull shape, oral health, sleep, and breathing patterns. The evolution of our faces and skulls reflects these dietary influences. Historically, strong jaws were common among our ancestors, but modern diets have led to diverse dental conditions. The foods we consume play a crucial role in shaping our skulls, often more
What do you do when life throws you an opportunity that is amazing but definitely wasn’t in the master plan? Do you gather information and move forward one step at a time to see if it could be right, or do you see it as something to fear? I am reminded of the saying that
As parents we all have worries when sending our children out into the world and school is no exception. August is back to school month in Colorado so let us look at injury prevention in our K-12 students. Kids will be kids and unintentional injuries or more commonly, accidents, are the main cause of injury
Some people in the Wheat Ridge community may have seen an alert on their phone, received a call or got an email on the afternoon of Thursday, July 11 about a shelter in place notice for the 4600 block of Vance St. The Wheat Ridge Police Department will sometimes send out these notifications through Lookout
This month the Historical Society celebrates one of the earliest settlers and the cabin he built, now surrounded by the farmhouse which stands at 44th and Robb Street. James Baugh stands out because of his contributions and the timing of his arrival. Baugh was the first in the area to file on a 160-acre plot
Any reader that enjoys a crisp fall evening under the lights may know that Wheat Ridge High School Farmer Football has had some tumultuous seasons in recent years. However, as you may also be aware, the current coaching staff led by Brandon Wilkes has had significant successes in rebuilding the team to their former and
Mark your calendars for Sept. 19, 2024, because Localworks is teeing off for a day of community and fundraising at our second annual golf tournament! The scramble begins at 7:30 a.m. at Applewood Golf Course, located at 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, Colorado. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a fun day
If you are a serious local gardener, by now you have seen them – metallic-green Japanese beetles descending on your garden, bringing destruction that few other pests can match. This can be a frustrating dilemma, but perhaps a brief discussion can bring some helpful options to consider. Japanese beetles were accidentally introduced to the Eastern
As the Mayor of Wheat Ridge, I am thrilled to see the new Lutheran Hospital settled in at its new location at Clear Creek Crossing (12911 W 40th Ave.). This move creates a unique opportunity for us to reimagine the 100-acre campus in the heart of Wheat Ridge, allowing us to shape it to better
