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Registration Open for Localworks’ Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Early bird registration is now open for Localworks’ fourth annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, scheduled for Sept. 17 at Applewood Golf Course in Golden. You can purchase your tickets online at wearelocalworks.org/golf. Golfers who register by July 31 will receive discounted rates of $100 for an individual player or $350 for a foursome. Beginning Aug. 1, registration increases

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Adison Wash July 1, 2026
Community

TLC Clean-up Days Return with Traffic Adjustments and E-Recycling Option

This summer, residents across Wheat Ridge will have four free opportunities to dispose of old furniture, yard trimmings, recycling, and household clutter. On 3rd Saturdays in June, July, August and September, residents will be welcomed to local church parking lots where rows of dumpsters will be waiting at TLC Clean-up Days. These events are a

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Adeline Mann June 2, 2026
Community

Ridge at 38 Launches New Efforts to Support Local Businesses and Community Growth

Localworks, in partnership with the City of Wheat Ridge, has launched a coordinated set of initiatives through Ridge at 38, an effort designed to highlight local businesses, promote community events, and encourage residents to explore the 38th Avenue corridor. The initiative includes a newly developed website, a series of light-pole banners, and a community reimbursement

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Adison Wash May 5, 2026
Community

Make Your Mark at Ridgefest

Each summer, Ridgefest brings more than 1,500 Wheat Ridge residents and those from surrounding areas together for an afternoon of live music, local food and beverages, and neighborly connection. Hosted by Localworks, this year’s festival will return Saturday, June 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. at The Green at 38th. At Ridgefest, attendees can expect

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Adison Wash April 1, 2026
Community

Clear Creek Makerspace Celebrates Two Years with Community Open House

Clear Creek Makerspace is turning two, and we are celebrating the best way we know how: by opening our doors to the whole community! On Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m., we will host our Terrible Twos Birthday Bash, a free, come-as-you-are gathering for makers, neighbors and anyone curious about what happens inside our workshop

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Adison Wash March 3, 2026
Community

Localworks Hosts ‘Love Is Cutthroat’ Live Local at Cutthroat Anglers & Barbers

Localworks’ Live Local series is back and in full swing for 2026, continuing its mission of supporting economic prosperity while uplifting Wheat Ridge’s local businesses through consistent, community-centered events. As highlighted in the organization’s annual report, Live Local welcomed an average of 50 guests per event in 2025 and connected more than 500 residents with

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Adison Wash February 3, 2026
Community

Bar Stool Bingo a Huge Success for Localworks

Thank you, Wheat Ridge, for another incredible Colorado Gives Day! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a total of $10,311. Every penny is going back into your community and directly to the Clear Creek Makerspace. Our hearts are full of gratitude. It means so much to see the community rally around the Makerspace. Having a

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Adison Wash January 3, 2026
Community

Join Localworks at SPENGA for an Athletic Clothing Swap

This January, start your New Year’s health goals off with a new-to-you workout wardrobe at Localworks’ first Live Local event of the year. Localworks and SPENGA Wheat Ridge are teaming up to bring you another exciting Live Local clothing swap! Join us on Tuesday, January 20 from 4:00–7:00 PM at SPENGA’s beautiful studio located at

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Adison Wash January 3, 2026
Community

Bar Stool Bingo Fundraiser to Support Makerspace Expansion

If you’ve ever wanted to see a chicken decide your fate, this is your chance. Localworks is inviting the community to spend this Colorado Gives Day at the fourth annual Bar Stool Bingo fundraiser. Test your luck at this one-of-a-kind fundraiser for Wheat Ridge’s own Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM). The event takes place Tuesday, Dec.

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Adison Wash November 5, 2025
Community

Tour Wheat Ridge’s Iconic 
Mid-Century and Modern Homes

Mid-century charm, modern elegance, and plenty of stories are tucked behind neighborhood doors. Step inside some of Wheat Ridge’s most distinctive homes for the Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour on Saturday, Sept. 13. Hosted by Localworks, this beloved biennial event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features five private Wheat Ridge residences. Some

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Adison Wash September 3, 2025
Community

Tee Off for Local Innovation at Localworks’ Annual Fundraiser Tournament

Grab your clubs for a cause on Thursday, September 4, 2025! Localworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Wheat Ridge, is teeing up its third annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. This laid-back, community-centered tournament offers a full morning of golf while supporting the organization’s mission to advance Wheat Ridge as a more vibrant and sustainable place

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Adison Wash August 6, 2025
Community

Wheat Ridge Home Tour Showcases Mid-Century Gems

If you’ve ever admired Wheat Ridge’s classic mid-century gems or modern renovations and wondered what stories lie behind those inviting front doors, the 2025 Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour is your chance to find out. Hosted by Localworks, the popular biennial event returns Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour

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Adison Wash July 1, 2025
Community

Wheat Ridge Gets Some TLC with Community Clean Up Days

On four summer Saturdays, residents across Wheat Ridge rise early to load their vehicles with worn-out couches, tree branches, dusty paint cans, and broken patio furniture. They’re preparing for a trek to a local church parking lot, where dumpsters are waiting to receive these forgotten and neglected items. These community clean up days are part

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Adeline Mann June 3, 2025
Community

Localworks Brings Summer Block Party to 38th Avenue on June 14

Localworks is bringing back its Business Block Party series to 38th Avenue on Saturday, June 14, from 2 to 6 p.m., with an afternoon packed full of live music, hands-on activities, local vendors and plenty of reasons to stick around through the evening. The event will take place outside Wheat Ridge Lanes at 6595 W.

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Adison Wash May 7, 2025
Community

Live Local: Vantage Salon Style Swap

Localworks and Vantage Salon are teaming up to bring you an exciting April Live Local!  Join us on Thursday, April 17th from 4:00–7:00 PM at Vantage Salon located at 6390 W 44th Avenue, for a style swap and small vendor fair! If you’ve never been to a style swap before, here’s how it works: Now

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Wheat Ridge Gazette Staff April 1, 2025
Community

Design the 2025 Ridgefest Button and Be Part of a Growing Tradition

Ridgefest is back for another sunny summer day of local live music, food trucks, yard games, and neighborhood fun! Before the festivities begin, Localworks is calling on our community of creative minds to help shape this year’s celebration. Now in its third year, the Ridgefest Button Contest, sponsored by Sweet Ridge Studios, has quickly become

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Adison Wash April 1, 2025
Community

Share Your Memories in Celebration of 20 Years of Localworks

Localworks invites the Wheat Ridge community to celebrate 20 years of community-driven initiatives and the first anniversary of the Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM). The event takes place March 31 at CCM, located at 9110 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a slideshow of community photos from the past two

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Adison Wash March 3, 2025
Community

Localworks Wants Your Mid-Century Marvel for the 2025 Home Tour

Localworks’ biannual Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour is making its highly anticipated return in September 2025! Do you own a mid-century modern-style home in Wheat Ridge? If so, Localworks wants to hear from you. This year’s tour will showcase five to six homes in Wheat Ridge that exemplify mid-century or modern design. It’s a wonderful

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Adison Wash February 5, 2025
Community

A Historic Colorado Gives Day for Localworks

Wheat Ridge, you’ve outdone yourselves. Thanks to your remarkable generosity, this year’s Colorado Gives Day campaign not only met but far surpassed our $10,000 goal, raising an incredible $13,939. This marks the most successful campaign in Localworks’ history—and it’s all thanks to you. As Localworks Executive Director Paige shared, “Three years ago, we had this

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Adison Wash December 30, 2024
Community

Celebrate Community with Holiday Trivia at Clear Creek Makerspace

Dust off your “ugly” sweaters and brush up on your trivia knowledge to get ready for a cheer-filled holiday celebration with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Join Localworks and Clear Creek Makerspace for a festive trivia night on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. As the holiday season approaches, gather your friends

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Adeline Mann December 4, 2024
Community

From Inspiration to Action: Kay Newman’s Journey with Kiddo Ditto and The Clear Creek Makerspace

For children, play isn’t just fun—it’s how they learn, connect, and make sense of the world around them. And in the world of play, representation matters. For kids who use medical devices like G-tubes, canes, or cochlear implants, it’s rare to find toys that reflect their own life experiences. Assistive devices, mobility aids, prosthetics, orthotics,

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Adison Wash November 7, 2024
Community

Step Back to the 80s: Rad Retro Run and Block Party Hits 44th Ave

Localworks is thrilled to continue the excitement surrounding the launch of Explore44, the new corridor identity for 44th Avenue. To celebrate and engage Wheat Ridge residents and visitors, Localworks is launching the first-ever Explore44 fun run and block party. The “Rad Retro Run: Journey Back to the 80s” will take place at 9:00 a.m. on

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Adison Wash October 1, 2024
Community

Ballots and Beans: Understanding the Future of the Lutheran Legacy Campus

As the voting period for local ballot measures draws near, Localworks is committed to ensuring that Wheat Ridge residents are well-informed. On September 26, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., Localworks will host Ballots and Beans at Stylus and Crate to educate the community on the upcoming decisions regarding the future of the Lutheran Legacy

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Adison Wash September 4, 2024
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