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Two Longtime Friends Share a Love of Art, the Outdoors and Wheat Ridge
Virginia Avery and Wilma Knies enjoy attending Zumba classes, thrifting, mountain getaways, hiking and making art. The friends of 12 years first met through the Wheat Ridge Art League. Both
Parks Department Navigates Drought Restrictions
This summer, Benny Paiz saw fish salvages at reservoirs across the state. He observed Green Mountain Reservoir looking more like a stream than a body of water. He noticed when
I’m Molting, Molting, Molting
Welcome to fall, my nature-loving friends. Ken Hall, aka “Bird Nut,” here. This month, I’m going to explain a phenomenon that occurs in many species of birds in late summer
Wheat Ridge’s Proposed Sales Tax Leaves Families Struggling at the Register
On November 3, Wheat Ridge residents will vote on a ballot measure proposing to raise the City sales tax rate to 4.5%, making the total rate 9.0%. This measure places
Around Town
Preparing Your Pet for a Colorado Winter: Food, Fur and Those Adorable Sweaters
Fall in Colorado can be unpredictable. One afternoon we’re enjoying sunshine and temperatures in the 70s, and a day later we’re looking for the snow
Halloween: A Chance to Become Someone New
There is something magical about Halloween that goes far beyond candy and decorations. For me, as a vintage store owner, it’s one of my favorite
Waterwe Doing
I was born in the 70’s in Denver, and anyone who grew up here then remembers the seasons as part of our identity. As kids,
At the Car Wash
In 1976, the R&B funk band Rose Royce released what would quickly become an unforgettable hit: the irresistibly upbeat and instantly recognizable song “Car Wash.”
News and Views of Our Food and Beverage Scene
Excellent news coming in from Gastown Garage Denver over on 29th! We’ve been following their progress for over a year, and things are really starting
Bargains Ahoy! at the Whale of a Used Book Sale
The Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) announces that its fall 2026 Whale of a Used Book Sale is scheduled for October 22-25 at the Jeffco
News and Stories from Around the Corner
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