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and an active Littleton citizen, will make her annual visit to Littleton in August and will speak at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, at 3 p.m. on Aug. 3. Her subject: What about the Bemis women? Who were they and what did they do? She is the granddaughter of Katherine Prescott Bemis and great granddaughter of Lizbeth Granger Bemis. She will share family lore and artifacts. She has recently uncovered more information about her family’s history.
Music of Aretha Franklin
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents “Ladies of Soul: Celebrating the Music of Aretha Franklin with Tatiana `LadyMay’ Mayfield” on July 15 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Lawn tickets: $20, Reserved seats: $30-$42. Go to coloradojazz.org and click on “Concerts” or call 720-898-7200.
Vintage Theatre
Vintage Theatre is staging “In the Heights” by Lin Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes through July 30. Vintage is at 1468 Dayton St., in Aurora. Directed by Jonathan Andujar. See vintagetheatre.org, 303-856-7830.
Curious Theatre
Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, announces its next season, with single tickets on sale after July 1. Jada Suzanne Dixon is now artistic director and Jeannene Bragg is managing director. “The Minutes” by Tracy Letts will start the season on Sept. 9-Oct.
14. It’s described as “a hilarious Broadway hit featuring 11 Curious Artistic Company members.” Five more plays will follow under this new management. See curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524.
Music and ice cream
The Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Swing Shift will per- form at the Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. (Cash only.) Prepackaged ice cream treats will be available for $2. Proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit. 303791-0430.
Englewood Public Library
Englewood Public Library, in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, has a busy summer schedule planned: Legos on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m.; Monday movies in the children’s area; programs at 2 p.m. in the community room on level two: July 17, “Peanuts”; July 24, “Big Hero Six”; July 31, “Trolls.” There is also a series of Stories in the Park — at different parks — see tinyurl.com/englewoodlib.
Museum of Outdoor Arts
The Museum of Outdoor Arts, which has moved to Marjorie Park and Fiddler’s Green, has a group of new murals to show off. Free entry to Marjorie Park on the Third Monday of the month, through October. MOA members are admitted free and tickets for non-members cost $10; $5 for ages 5 to 20. Tours of the collection are available. SCFD free days will not take place if there is a Fiddler’s Green concert scheduled. Marjorie Park is at 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle in Greenwood Village.
Parade of Homes
The Denver 2023 Parade of Homes, presented by Aurora Highlands Aug. 10-27, will showcase two communities, more than 50 homes throughout metro Denver on Thursdays to Sundays. More information soon.
Littleton Museum
Opening at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton on July 13: “Below the Surface: How mining altered Colorado’s social and cultural landscape.” The opening will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the exhibit will continue during museum hours through October 27. 303-7953950.
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Homeowner was recently arrested
Michael Steven Lubotsky, 50, an owner of 4945 S. Delaware St., was arrested at the home on June 29 and was charged with possession of an explosive device. Another man, Brian Gessing, now 51, was also arrested and was charged with possessing an explosive device and drug paraphernalia.
Police and emergency responders had gone to the house after the second report of an explosion there in a four-day span. ere they reportedly found apparent bomb-making materials, cut PVC pipe, and explosive ingredients including potassium nitrate.
Lubotsky, who allegedly admitted to a plan to make explosives, was booked into the Arapahoe County Jail June 29 but he was released a few days later on a $5,000 surety bond, records show. Gessing was also booked into jail and remained there a little over a week. Both men were formally charged July 6 and online records show neither was held in the jail at
Ticks
“I have received upwards of 250 ticks so far this season in our surveillance program, which is great,” he said. “ e more submissions we get, the better understanding we have of the ticks in Colorado.”
Tick submissions have roughly mulitiplied by ve since last year, but Roundy said it’s di cult to accurately compare these numbers of because of the state health department’s increased messaging about the program this year. Roundy contributes the increase in tick submissions to both the expanded awareness of the program press time. e discovery of a “viable” pipe bomb at the residence occurred July 3, Englewood police said. e Arapahoe County bomb squad came to the scene, determined the pipe bomb was a “viable” explosive device, and rendered it safe. e Englewood SWAT team carried out a search warrant at the home and items of evidence were seized, police said. Police did not announce any arrests in the July 3 incident. and the wet weather. e Centers for Disease Control also warns people not to squeeze or remove a tick with their ngers. Instead, the CDC o ers the following tips:
Police said they received a call around 1:39 p.m. July 3 from a resident of the home who said they found what they believed to be a pipe bomb outside the home near an air-conditioning unit.
Police shut down the 4900 block of South Delaware Street and told nearby residents to shelter in place.
Records from the last ve years show Englewood police have been dispatched to the home dozens of times.
In addition to the Englewood police and Arapahoe County bomb squad, other agencies that have taken part in the recent incidents include Denver Fire, which serves Englewood, and the FBI.
If a person nds a tick outside, Roundy said he does not recommend trying to capture it if it will put the person at risk of being bitten.
1. Use clean, ne-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.
2. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. ...
3. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
4. Never crush a tick with your ngers.
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Software Application Developer
Product 4, The Boeing Company, Englewood, CO: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Telecommuting permitted up to 50%. International travel required up to 10%; Domestic travel required up to 10%. Salary $140,000.00 per year. For complete job description, list of requirements, and to apply online, visit jobs. boeing.com and search Job ID # 00000382285.
Educational Audiologist
East Central BOCES is looking for a part-time Educational Audiologist for the 2023-24 school year
• CDE Special Services and Colorado Audiologist licensure required; CCC’s or AAA certificate; knowledge of current technologies in Audiology including HAT systems and cochlear implants preferred.
• Experience with children 0-21 preferred.
• Complete evaluations, provide direct services, and consultation services, manage hearing equipment and oversee hearing screening program.
• Benefits include: a signing bonus, mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling with some opportunity to work from home.
• May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program.
• Ph.D. Salary $51,450-$60,550.
• For Questions, please contact Tracy at tracyg@ecboces.org or 719-775-2342 ext. 101.
• To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
Help Wanted
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Opening for Maternity Leave Coverage -
Full/Part-Time opening located in the Limon and surrounding schools.
Starting August 7th and ending November 10th. The salary range
$13,530 to $16,302 for 62 days of work dependent on experience. Itinerant position working in the preschool setting providing direct and indirect services to students.
CDE Licensed ECSE preferred but may accept CDE substitute license. Mileage is reimbursed. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ecboces.org.
To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
Help Wanted
Speech Language Aide and/or Occupational Therapy Aides
East Central BOCES is seeking a Speech Language Aide and/or Occupational Therapy Aides for the 2023-24 School Year!
Duties include picking up students from class, monitoring students during virtual instruction, and returning them to class. Training will be provided. The salary range is $15 - $18 per hour, depending on experience. 32 hours per week. Mileage reimbursed for travel between schools. Location of schools TBA. Questions, please contact Tracy at 719-775-2342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces.org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE LEGITIMATE
