Community Calendar

April 1 & 15: Town Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Town Hall 4176 Benton Street. More information: (303) 421-7282. 

April 2 & 16: Edgewater City Council meeting: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Join Virtually on GoToMeeting or in person at the Edgewater Civic Center 1800 N Harlan St. More information: Edgewaterco.gov. 

April 4: Housing Hour: Cocktails, coffee & conversation about affordable housing, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., Stylus and Crate 6985 W 38th Ave. Community members will hear a presentation about what affordable housing is, who qualifies and what affordable housing means in Wheat Ridge. Information will also be shared about our community’s strategy, and what our community can expect from the addition of affordable housing. Following both presentations, event attendees will have the opportunity to connect and ask questions with City officials and the Jeffco Advocacy Network. Registration is required and can be completed at wearelocalworks.org. 

April 5, 12, 19 & 26: Coffee & Conversation, every Friday, 9-10:30 a.m., City Council Chambers, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Free coffee, donuts and conversation with neighbors. Details: edgewaterco.com, 720-763-3030

April 6: Edgewater Spring Drop-Off, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Jefferson Middle/High School North Parking Lot, 2305 Pierce St. Non-curbside pickup waste may be accepted during Spring Drop-Off hours. Check edgewaterco.gov/ for accepted items. 

April 10: Regenerate Wheat Ridge: All About Compost, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Happiness Community Gardens 4226 Ammons Street. This workshop will cover different ways of transforming food and yard debris into rich material to feed your garden. Led by Wheat Ridge’s Regenerative Agriculture Specialist Krystyn (Yy) Dennis and Master composter, Nat Hagerman. Registration required at rootedinfun.com. 

April 11: Library for All: Interactive Program for Teens and Adults with Disabilities, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Edgewater Public Library, 1800 Harlan St. Teens and Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join in on crafting, gaming, guest speakers, music and more. 

April 11: 55+ Social Club, 2 – 4 p.m., Edgewater Beer Garden, 2508 Gray St. Edgewater residents 55 and older are invited to spend the second Thursday of the month with friends at the Edgewater Beer Garden. Registration is encouraged and can be completed with an Edgewater Rec Center membership. 

April 12: Wheat Ridge Rec Center Island Breeze Bash, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Prospect Hall

6363 W 35th Avenue. Come to our tropical oasis. Sway to the hula dancer entertainment. Enjoy an ono (delicious) Hawaiian-inspired lunch. Dress in tropical attire, if you please. Registration required at rootedinfun.com. 

April 13: In-Person Coffee with the (Wheat Ridge) Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Vinnola’s Market, 7750 W. 38th Ave. Free.

April 13: Wheat Ridge Historical Society seedling plant exchange, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Baugh House, 44th Ave. and Robb St. Join the WR Historical Society for a seedling plant exchange and discussion on sustainability and how to better reduce, reuse, and recycle. Saturday, April 13, 10:00–2:00 at the Baugh House (44th Ave. and Robb St.), sponsored this month by Fruitdale Farm.

April 15: Wheat Ridge City Council meeting, 6:30 PM - 11:00 p.m., 7500 West 29th Avenue, Municipal Building. The meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting, and in person, at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Municipal Building. Participate by attending, providing comments in advance at www.wheatridgespeaks.org or viewing the meeting live or later at www.wheatridgespeaks.org. 

April 16: City Plan Kickoff Event, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Recreation Center 4005 Kipling The City Plan, which is often called a comprehensive plan, articulates a community’s vision for the next 20 years, establishes shared values, and identifies priorities for the future. Participants can learn more about the plan and share their initial thoughts on the city’s future. 

April 17: Mountain View Mayor community office hours, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 5461 W. 41st Ave. Join Mayor Mitcham for Community Office Hours on the third Wednesday of every month. Come for a coffee and pastry, to hear about what’s happening at Town Hall, and to share your thoughts and ideas. Her reports to Council each month include feedback from these gatherings. 

April 19 & 20: Georgetown Gallery Art Show, Wheat Ridge Center for Musical Arts, 7530 W 38th Avenue. Friday 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday 12 – 5 p.m. Join the Georgetown Gallery as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with refreshments and the artwork of Karen Heber. 

April 20: Children’s Day, Book Day / Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros, 12 – 1 p.m. Edgewater Public Library, 1800 Harlan St. Celebrate Dia de los Niños immersed in books. Meet other book lovers and share your own stories about books by creating a mini book, crafting and a party. 

April 20 & 21: Wheat Ridge Tree Sale, Anderson Park. Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 100 trees available for purchase at wholesale prices with 20 varieties of tree to choose from. First come, first serve. 

April 1 – 30: Lakewood Arts Gallery exhibition, Come see the photography of Kathleen Brandes-Douglas in her Milestones 11 show during the month of April. Also on display will be art from Kay Picard and Shirley Knapp. There will be an opening reception and First Friday Art Walk from 5-9pm on Friday, April 5, with live music, art demos and refreshments. The gallery is located at 6501 W. Colfax Ave in the 40 West Arts Hub. Call 303 980-0625 or go to lakewoodarts.org for more info.