Harvey Park
Recreation Center
The swimming pool at
Harvey Park is scheduled to open Monday June 1st for open swim. The first
session for swimming lessons is scheduled to begin on Monday June 15th.
Registration for this session will be held on Thursday June 11th at 6:00 PM.
Swimming lessons will be held Monday through Thursday in two week sessions
with the first session running from June 15th and ending on June 25th. The
fee for swimming lessons is $24 for residents and $32 for non residents.
Admission for open swim is $2 for youth 17 and under and $3 for adults
18-64. The fee is $2 for seniors 65 and over.
Youth sports also begin
soon. Youth T-ball is offered for youth 5 an 6, coach pitch is offered for
youth 7-8 and 9. T-ball practices are held at Harvey Park with games at
College View. Coach Pitch practices are offered at Harvey Park with games
played at Kunsmiller Middle School fields. Both of these programs are
designed for less experienced players with practices beginning in early
June. The fee for both of these programs is $45. Youth baseball and softball
is offered for youth 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Practices are held at Harvey
Park with games held at away sites. These programs have more advanced
fundamentals and techniques taught as opposed to T-ball and coach pitch. The
fee for these programs is also $45. Practices begin in early May. Karate has
been changed to allow for parents and children to take a class together.
Karate begins the first week in June with class on Tuesday and Thursday (1
hour each day) or Saturday (2 hours). The center offers a beginning and
intermediate karate class. The fee for karate is $30 for a 10 week session.
For information and a brochure on these and other programs stop by Harvey
Park Center located at 2120 S. Tennyson Way or call them at their new phone
number which is 720-865-0550.
Bear Valley
Library
Summer of Reading
begins May 29!
Bonfils Blood Drive
Each week, Bonfils Blood Center needs more than 4,000 donors to meet the
needs of our community and to be prepared in case of an emergency. To
schedule an appointment, please call (303) 363-2300 or visit http://www.bonfils.org.
Monday, May 4, 1-6:30p
Financial Fitness Party: What You Need to Know About Money
This is the first of several financial workshops coming to the library! This
workshop will show you how to make your money work for you by discussing
ways to get out of debt, saving money, planning for retirement and finding
“hidden” money! Please call (720) 865-0975 to register for this program.
Tuesday, May 5, 11a
Just For Women: How Money Works
Presented by the Women’s Financial Network, this free workshop will cover
the basic principles of money. Topics covered include basic saving
strategies, compound interest, taxation, inflation and more!
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30p
AARP Driver’s Safety Class
This class is open to drivers of all ages! Those 55 and older that
successfully complete this two-day course receive a discount on auto
insurance. The cost of the course is $10. Registration is required; please
call (720) 865-0975.
Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, 1-5p
The Cost of Renewable Energy vs. Natural Gas
Join us for the final session of our three-part discussion on global
warming. Energy consultant Nancy LaPlaca returns to discuss the environment,
our limited natural resources and Colorado’s role in both.
Saturday, May 23, 1p
Bear Valley Writers Group
Bring your writing, your questions or both. The Writers Group meets once a
month.
Saturday, May 23, 3-4p
Book Clubs
Here’s your chance to join one of three fabulous book clubs! Everyone is
welcome.
Saturday Morning Book Club
We’re reading the classic The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton. Enjoy a cup
of coffee and a lively discussion.
Saturday, May 9, 10a
Stranger Than Fiction Book Club
This month we’re reading The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman, the true
story of how the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from
Nazi hands.
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30p
Mystery Book Club
Our latest whodunit will be Blue Heaven by C.J. Box. Stop by the library
today to pick up your copy!
Thursday, May 28, 6:30p
Teens
Wii Gaming: Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and Guitar Hero World Tour
We have a Wii and we’re not afraid to use it.
Wednesdays in May: 13th and 27th, 3-4:30p
Kids
Story Time
Join us for exciting stories, songs and fun for your preschool child and
you.
Monday, May 18, 10:30-11a
The library will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
The Bear Valley Branch Library is located at 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave., (720)
865-0975
Mon.-Tues. 10a-6p; Wed.-Thurs. 12-8p; Fri. 10a-6p; Sat. 9a-5p
Hadley Library
Bilingual Story Time
for Preschoolers
Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30 am – 11:00 am.
Stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers learning in English, Spanish, or
both!
Stories and Crafts for Kids
Monday & Tuesday nights, 6:00-7:00 pm
Community Learning Plaza
Monday and Tuesday nights, 5:00-6:00 pm
Learn a language, practice your computer skills, study for citizenship and
other tests, or do homework.
The Community Learning Plaza is a flexible time and space for the whole
family to learn together!
Computer Skills Workshops
Monday nights, 6:00-7:00 pm (first come first served, limit of 15)
(sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m.) Call for details.
GED Test Preparation
Monday nights, 6:00-7:00 pm
English Language Acquisition, Level I and II
Tuesday nights, 6:00-7:00 pm
Free and open to the public. No reservations required (except for computer
classes).
Hadley Branch Library
1890 S. Grove St. at W. Jewell Ave.
720-865-0170
