A RACE TO HAVE FUN WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY

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1 A RACE TO HAVE FUN WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY Our annual festival celebrating community, family and friends was filled with paddleboarding, carnival rides, art tents, pump track, food, and inflatables that were enjoyed by the young and the old at this year s event. Families enjoyed a fun-filled day ending with live music and the spectacular fireworks display. GV PG. 18 GV NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016

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3 RECREATION programs Register online at For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at Greenwood Village is hosting the FALL-O-WEEN FALL FEST at William McKinley Carson Park 6060 South Quebec Street Saturday, October 1, :30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are required to attend this event. The tickets will be available August 29-September 28 at the Parks, Trails and Recreation counter at City Hall from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ID required. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Music, Art Projects, Inflatables, Face Painters, Costume Contest, Carnival Games and Live Shows. A special event for the residents of Greenwood Village For more information call Come Rain or Shine FOCUS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 50+ Mondays- 9-10:15 a.m. (NEW DAY AND TIME) Join the fun and be part of this ongoing, casual environment program for people 50+. Meet in the Curtis Arts & Humanities Basement. This program is free. For questions please contact Gina Oldenburg at AUTUMN CALENDAR Monday, September 12 (RSVP required) A TASTE OF FRANCE Celebrate a touch of French culture music and food. Monday, September 19 Anything Goes Share your favorite artwork, picture, computer tips or newspaper article. Monday, September 26 Curtis Café Enjoy the music of Mark Hooper (pianist). Monday, October 3 Hudson Gardens Walking Tour Meet at Curtis Arts & Humanities Center by 9 a.m. Monday, October 10 There will be no Focus Meeting Monday, October 17 (RSVP required) A TASTE OF JAPAN Enjoy Japanese cuisine, costumes and culture. Monday, October 24 Curtis Café Guitar Sing-a-long with Robin Braun. PG. 20 GV NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016

4 GREENWOOD VILLAGE FALL YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS Register online at For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at REGISTER NOW! PEE WEE GOLF Day and Dates: Mondays, September 12,19, 26 Time: 4-4:30 p.m. Ages: 5 to 6 years old Fee: $30 Limit: 8 golfers Family Sports Center (Arapahoe and Peoria) PEE WEE SOCCER Day and Dates: Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 4:15-5 p.m. Ages: 4 to 6 years old Fee: $40 Limit: 20 players Silo Park, 9300 East Orchard Road PEE WEE BASKETBALL Day and Dates: Mondays, September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17 Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages: 4 to 6 years old Fee: $40 Limit: 20 players Campus Middle School 4985 S. Dayton Street BEGINNING MOUNTAIN BIKING September 6, 13, 20 Time: 4:15-5 p.m. Ages: 8 to 12 years old Fee: $30 Limit: 12 bicyclists Village Greens Park North 9301 East Union Avenue Must have a mountain bike and helmet YOUTH BASKETBALL September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages: 6 to 9 years old Fee: $50 Limit: 20 players Campus Middle School 4985 South Dayton Street SPEED AND AGILITY CAMP Day and Dates: Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 4:15-5 p.m. Ages: 6 to 12 years old Fee: $40 Limit: 20 participants Silo Park 9300 East Orchard Road TEEN ART STUDIO The Teen Painting Studio offers teenagers the opportunity to learn how to paint and improve their painting skills. No experience necessary! This class is for all levels. Day and Time: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Fee: $50 for each studio Ages: 12 to 15 Instructor: Candace French Greenwood Village TEEN ART STUDIO EXPLORING ACRYLICS Dates: September 6 through October 11 In Exploring Acrylics, the teens will explore brushwork, brush care, palette knife painting and more. This class includes demos and lots of individual attention. Composition and The Five Easy Steps to Jumpstart Any Painting and Bring It to Completion will be shared. Based on the teen s skill level they will create their own painting of an image-photo that makes their heart sing using acrylic on canvas. TEEN EXPLORING MIXED MEDIA, 4 WEEKS Dates: November 1 through November 29 The Teen Painting Studio offers teenagers the opportunity to learn how to paint and improve their painting skills. In Exploring Mixed Media, teens will experience texture, foils, charcoal and mediums. This class includes lectures, notes, demos and individual attention. Aspects of abstract composition and what makes an abstract piece work will be shared. AUGUST 2016 GV NEWSLETTER PG. 21

5 ART programs Register online at For more information call the the at FALL ADULT ART CLASSES Don t miss out on a variety of art workshops for all art levels at the for ages 16 and older. There is a 10% Senior Discount for ages 65 and older.,, Greenwood Village, CO Register online at CASUAL WATERCOLOR Day and Dates: Mondays, August 29 through October 10 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor: Renee Reese PAINTING THE IMPRESSIONIST WAY September 6 through October 11 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Joanne Burney PORTRAITURE AND FIGURE PAINTING September 6 through October 11 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Joanne Burney EXPLORING ACRYLICS September 6 through October 11 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Candace French SUCCESSFUL EVERYDAY PAINTING Day and Dates: Wednesdays, September 14 through October 19 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Aimee Deneweth DRAWING AND SKETCHING Day and Dates: Wednesdays, August 31 through October 5 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Rick Brogan SAND TO IRON Join artist Teresa Castaneda at the for a fun sand carving party to prepare for the IRON POUR on Saturday, October 8 at 5 p.m. at Curtis Park. Iron Workshop for Adults 13 years and older, Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Iron Workshop for Kids 6 to 12 years old, Wednesdays, September 21 & 28, 4:30 to 6 p.m. $25 for each workshop 20 participants for each workshop Instructed by Teresa Castaneda Register online at Information: WATERCOLOR Day and Dates: Fridays, September 2 through October 7 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Rick Brogan COFFEE & CANVAS Gather up your friends for a morning of painting while enjoying coffee and conversation. There s no better way to start the weekend than by creating a beautiful art project of your own. Join Renee Reese for a creative morning of painting. We ll paint together from start to finish learning acrylic painting techniques while enjoying coffee and artful conversation. There s no better way to start the weekend than with creative energy and a beautiful project. All supplies are included for you, just bring your inner artist. Day and Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dates: August 13 Lemon Botanical Art October 22 Colorado Aspens November 12 But first, Coffee! December 10 Cardinal in Winter Fee: $20 for each program Instructor: Renee Reese Greenwood Village, CO PG. 22 GV NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016

6 FALL YOUTH ART CLASSES Register online at For more information call the at PEE WEE ART It is never too early to introduce your preschooler to the arts. Day and Time: Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m. September 19 Watercolor Leaves September 26 Glue Art October 10 Bowl Melting October 24 Batty November 14 Sharpy Art November 21 Gobble, Gobble Fee: $10 per class Ages: 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult and/or caregiver YOUTH DRAWING If your child enjoys drawing and wants to improve their draftsman skills, then this is the class for them! Day and Time: Fridays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. September 2 through September 23 September 30 through October 21 November 4 through December 9 Fee: $50 per class Ages: 10 to 15 Instructor: Rick Brogan FALL INTO ART Create fall themed works of art using a variety of materials. Day and Time: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dates: October 5 through October 19 Fee: $50 Ages: 6 to 12 OPTICAL ILLUSION Learn the art of perspective drawing to create illusionistic works of art. Day and Time: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dates: November 2 through November 16 Fee: $50 Ages: 6 to 12 FALL BREAK THEATER CAMP Calling young actors! Join us during fall break to learn how to act and put on a theatrical showcase. Day and Dates: Monday, October 24 through Friday, October 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $100 (includes, costume, makeup and lunch on performance day) Ages: 8 to 12 Instructor: Troy Horne City of Greenwood Village Community Room 6060 South Quebec Street AUGUST 2016 GV NEWSLETTER PG. 23

7 6060 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, Colorado PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID ENGLEWOOD, CO PERMIT #799 ARTS AND RECREATION ART events CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO SAVE THE DATE! IRON POUR at the, October 8 at 5 p.m. More information coming soon. SENIOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE CHANGE Beginning Monday, September 12 New schedule for our senior programs. 9-10:15 a.m. FOCUS :15-11:15 a.m. DANCE 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. HARMONICA All programs will take place in the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center basement. Free to the public, drop-ins welcome. If you have any questions please call Cathy Pate, Recreation Manager, at PG. 24 GV NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016