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s ski resorts are now preparing to open, many of Colorado’s new transplants are eager to get out and enjoy all the incredible skiing and boarding that Colorado has to offer. While many new residents have been skiing for years, thousands will be hitting the hill for the first time. You may be asking yourself, “What is a gaper”? Although there is no official definition of the word in Webster’s Dictionary, a gaper could be described as someone who is in over their head, and / or is lacking on-mountain etiquette. I can speak first hand, because I was once a gaper myself. Even though they look warm, I found out quickly back in 1993, that Starter jackets were not meant for sub-zero temperatures. Just because you might be a beginner, doesn’t mean you have to be a gaper. Dressing for the elements will definitely bring much more enjoyment to your day on the mountain.]

Like many adventure sports, you get what you pay for. If you go with the knock off brands, you are going to be in for a long, cold winter. Invest in the right gear from the start. While you might be on your rear for the first few months, at least you’ll be dry and warm. High quality outerwear (Patagonia, Arcteryx, Marmot) will be used for many seasons to come. I’ve been wearing the same Patagonia Capilene base layer for the last ten seasons. I pretty much live in it from mid-October until Mother’s Day. If you are on a budget, there are some killer deals at the local consignment stores around town. HELMETS

I’ll admit it, up until the late 90’s, early 2000’s, helmets on the mountain were still perceived as lame. Fortunately, the evolution of protecting our dome is now common sense. Buy a helmet folks. You will charge so much harder and be more confident once you do. Additionally, your head will never have felt so warm on a cold day.I love the Bern helmets; stylish, lightweight, and durable. GOGGLES

Once again, the technology of goggles has advanced light years over the last decade. Stay away from the amber lense Scott goggles that your dad bought in 1992. Having clear vision on the slopes is paramount. I suggest Zeal for the quality, and for the locally owned aspect The only thing better than a good day on the hill is a good Apres ski with friends and family. As a former bartender in Vail, I can say that gaper-ish behavior is not just limited to the trail. If you are the loudest guy at the bar, bragging about how many “double blacks” you skied, you are entering into gaper-ville. Be safe, have fun, and don’t be a gaper!

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amenities for guests visiting with young children. Launched last week, the JW Marriott Denver Kids’ Happy Hour is held in the lobby on Friday and Saturday from 4–5 p.m. and includes complimentary coloring and board games, plus candy and snacks for all registered guests. The JW Marriott Denver also offers all little travelers a variety of special amenities to help them feel a little more at home during their visit including a kids scavenger hunt, temporary tattoos and more! Second Home Kitchen + Bar, the restaurant inside the JW Marriott Denver, also hosts two special family events each week. These will include a Pajama Brunch and Family Night! For more information visit, JWMarriottDenver.com

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For every pack of NeatCheeks newest flavor sold, two meals will be

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of natural bath and skin care products, announces the debut

campaign,” says CEO and Founder, Danielle Stangler. “It has always

of their third retail store location, opening in Denver ’s Cherry

been a passion of mine to help fight hunger, and through our new

Creek North Shopping District. The store will feature the entire

flavor we will be able to forever support this mission.”

collection of Spinster Sister Co. products, which includes more

NeatCheeks plans to donate to the hungry through their new flavor indefinitely. The #Flavor2Feed campaign will be hosted on Indiegogo through the month of November with a goal of $10,000 to launch their fla-

than thirty scents of handcrafted bath soaps as well as moisturizers; body scrubs; lotion candles; bath soaks; salves; lip, face and hair care; men’s shaving and grooming products; and even products for pets.

vor and feed 100,000 families over the next year. Supporters will be

A Grand Opening Celebration will be held at the new Cherry Creek

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THE DECK EVENT SPACE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE AWARD-WINNING JW MARRIOTT DENVER CHERRY CREEK The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek is excited to announce that it is now home to an elevated, new outdoor ceremony and reception space, THE Deck. Located on the 3rd floor of the award-winning Cherry Creek North hotel, THE Deck is a hidden gem that can accommodate up to 140 people in delightful urban outdoor setting complete with custom hedge walls that offer a unique opportunity for décor customization. This unique, private space offers full-service amenities such as an indoor foyer and private restroom. The JW Marriott Denver offers 9,500 total square feet of modern event space, including Fireside, a 2,400 square foot space that features two walls of glass retractable doors leading to an enchanting patio with fire pits, and the sophisticated Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate weddings of up to 175 people.

THE JW MARRIOTT DENVER CATERING TO FAMILIES WITH NEW KIDS’ HAPPY HOUR ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS The JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek is catering to families with a new Kids’ Happy Hour and an extensive list of kid-friendly 20

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The hotel was recently named a Top Business Luxury Hotel by American Airlines' Celebrated Living magazine. It also was named the 2016 “Best Hotel with Meeting Space in Metro Denver (200 rooms or less)” by Colorado Meetings + Events and honored as one of the “2016 Best Hotels in Denver” by U.S News & World Report. JWMarriottDenver.com

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Dance Center designed especially for the children, who have an opportunity to meet the ballerinas and take photos with them.

Brian Vaughn, are coming down the mountain to open another

The entire family is then invited to gather to take family photos in

location of LOW, their Southern concept, in the former Vita space

The Oxford’s lobby, which will be decked out with gorgeous holiday

in the bustling LoHi Neighborhood. To make time to expand LOW,

decorations. In celebration of the holiday season, The Oxford will be

Chef Brian Vaughn recently closed fine dining restaurant bistro c.v.,

accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for Mile High Montessori,

capping off nearly a decade of service by cooking at the James Beard

which provides early childhood education for low-income children

House in Manhattan in May of this year. The Vaughn family plans to

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divide their time between Steamboat and Denver. Before opening, the space will undergo significant renovations over the course of the next three months and will be

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classic tea party, with hot cocoa for children, tea for adults and a light

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snack of sandwiches and assorted treats. Children are encouraged to

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his time of year, I’m restless. A trip to the mountains—only 45 minutes to the sleepy mining town of Silver Plume—bridges the gap between

crisp fall weather and the impending cooler air at the base of the Rockies. I’m not a bartender. Six months ago, I would have scoffed at the idea of spending so much time at a bar. I am, however, an observer of place. Place is deeply felt, and like a meter or a gauge, I felt an attachment to the space that we call Bread Bar. And it wasn’t just me. Three other people grew an attachment to Silver Plume, and when the bar—a former mining supply store, then bakery, then bitters tasting room—went up for sale, we joked about it. The fact is, it was so much more than that. It was a dream for all of us in our own ways. Silver Plume is a sleepy whistle-stop, pleasantly eerie, a place where you creep down the roads slowly, out of some inexplicable, quiet respect for forgotten things. It is also magical, spirited with a tangible sense of history, rows of Western shop façades on Main Street, tidy Victorian houses interrupted by structures from original settlers that had fallen into disrepair—a living ghost town. At its height, the Lebanon Silver Mine brought a sweep of 2,000 miners and residents when it was first bored in the 1870s. In turn, the fortune of Silver Plume and its people fluctuated with the price of silver. As ore mining dwindled, the population mirrored its decline—in the 1960s, there were only 82 remaining residents. Today, about 150 people reside in the quaint town in the Clear Creek valley. In less than two months, the bar came together. The timing was poor—I was away for most of the little fixes at a graduate program in Vermont, and I missed some of the essential drawing together of things that would make it what it was. From across the country, I watched as it became a real thing. Almost overnight, we became bar owners, but more than that, keepers of a slice of time warp, deeply invested in the space and the town it exists in. It was, and is, an intimidating responsibility: to become part of the backstory, and to protect the natural character of a place we were wary of disturbing. We (I should say Rob) rebuilt the porch; Steve gutted and fixed up our tiny bathroom, while Casey figured out a way to make more room for guests. I toiled over a wallpaper choice that could subtly replace the antique flowered paper that had been up for decades. We worried over small changes, wondering if it would make the place feel overproduced. Amazingly, it still feels the same as it did when we first stepped in, long before it was ours.

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Now it’s open and I see the sense of refuge it brings to people, and also, the unadulterated delight. It’s a return to something that they, like me, thought was long gone. In late July, we opened to the public, and we watch people discover it every weekend. A piece of history alive and breathing. Many people will continue to pass exit 226, but we find that more people come out of curiosity, for the cocktails and for the company. It’s a feeling, more than anything—something you have to experience for yourself. Bread Bar is open on Fridays from 4–10 p.m. and Saturdays from 2–10 p.m.; you can follow them on Facebook and on Instagram, @breadbarsp.

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SO YOU WANT TO SKI OUT-OFBOUNDS, EH? 7 initial steps aspiring backcountry skiers can take to start earning turns. ARTICLE JESSI HACKETT PHOTOGRAPHY ROGER HUANG

n Colorado, much of todayâ€™s ski culture has an emphasis on backcountry or big mountain exploration. While inspiring, the prospect of

setting out on exploratory ski missions in the middle of nowhere when avalanche deaths seem to be at an all-time high can seem uninviting and overwhelming. Where the heck do you even begin? Here are seven suggestions to follow if youâ€™re serious about transitioning from resort junkie into someone who knows how to safely navigate and survive skiing or riding beyond mediated terrain.

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01 LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ABOUT SNOW.

02 GET THE GEAR AND UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE.

Sounds trivial, but really. Start by reading your local snow report more

Initial items for keeping yourself safe include a shovel, a bea-

regularly and begin to understand how the weather is affecting the

con and a probe, but you’ll also want to look into getting a good

snowpack. One resource for consistent forecasting is OpenSnow.com.

backpack, sensible layers or touring equipment. You don’t have

An entire season of storms dictates what kind of snow you’re poten-

to spend a fortune in your first season and buy everything at

tially skiing. Is it stable? Is there enough coverage? If you’ve been

once; Craigslist or renting works, too. Also, try checking out your

reading about regional snowfall, you’re a lot more likely to understand

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03 TAKE AN AVALANCHE 1 COURSE.

Drop the money and get educated. Courses are generally a few days in length and cover the basics in reading terrain and snowpack, utilizing gear and assessing risk. Most courses include time “in the field,” and this is the perfect time to rent or borrow gear to practice using it properly. If you’re a student, look to see if your rec center or other clubs on campus offer courses at a discount. 04 FOLLOW THE LEADERS.

Mentors matter. If you know someone who has been skiing out of bounds for a while now, ask them if they are willing to take you out skiing on some mellow terrain after you’ve taken your Avalanche 1 Course. Offer to drive or buy them an après meal. If you can’t coordinate a time to go exploring, invite him or her out for a drink and pick their brain. Ask them about how they got into backcountry skiing or about the lessons they’ve learned in the field over time. 05 GET YOUR CARDIO UP TO SPEED.

Skiing in the backcountry doesn’t just consist of steep turns and face-shots; a lot of time is spent hiking. The popular phrase “earn your turns” isn’t just talk, it takes work ascending the mountains you plan on skiing down. Start getting your heart rate up in your daily life so that laps in the backcountry can be less lung busting. 06 IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT, DON’T LEAVE THE RESORT ENTIRELY.

Hiking legs are important, but skiing legs are what make it fun. The more you’re skiing, the better. Try to make it a point to get some resort laps in here or there throughout your season. It means you’re keeping your skiing legs in shape, and you’ll be more prepared to take aggressive turns in an ungroomed landscape. 07 FIGURE OUT WHERE TO EXPLORE.

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olorado is home to some of the best skiing in the world, and with that, accompanying breakfast joints, dinner spots and family friendly festivals. While there are lots of excel-

lent ski resorts and towns all across the state, you don’t need to go far from Denver to plan a weekend away or even just a day. As the winter approaches, we wanted to investigate three of the most accessible resorts from Denver: Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail. Here’s some insight as to where to eat, drink and play for kids—and grown-up kids—of all ages. CONTINUED >

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APRÈS-SKI (CON TI N UED)

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Breckenridge is a family friendly place both on and off the

Keystone Resort offers skiing for every ability level and

mountain, with terrain for all ability levels, a very skilled ski

style. With plenty of lengthy green and blue runs on

school staff and food and activities that appeal to all ages. Every

Keystone’s Dercum Mountain, hike-to access for bowls in the

beginner and intermediate trail is groomed nightly, making the

Outback and one of the world’s top ranked terrain parks, there

mountain accessible for those newer to the sport or wanting to

are a number of different ways to experience the beauty of this

enjoy the mountain in a more tranquil way. The town, too, offers

resort. In addition, the Keystone villages are located right at

something for everyone: shopping, a plentiful number of dining

the base of the resort, so there’s no need to go far for before-

options and festivals and events throughout the year.

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FIRST TRACKS | BREAKFAST

In a town where it can be difficult to find options affordable

Inxspot Coffeehouse, located in the River Run Village at

enough to feed the entire family, Columbine Café stands out as

the base of the gondola, is a wonderful place to grab a quick

one of the most reasonably priced, atmospheric and quaint places

cup of coffee to drink on the lift or relax and read before the

to start your morning. With delicious homestyle cooking, this café

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LAST CHAIR | DINNER/ DRINKS

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THE BUNNY HILL | FUN FOR THE KIDS

For kids and adults alike, the annual International Snow

In addition to the obvious ski school option, Keystone is

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ing January 24–28th, and the sculptures will be open for viewing

Keystone one of the most kid-friendly resorts in the world.

January 28th through February 5th. Located at the Riverwalk

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Center in Downtown Breckenridge, artists travel from around the

programs for off-snow exploration.

globe every year to transform uniform blocks of snow into artful masterpieces. The result is magical, for kids of all ages. CONTINUED >

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VAIL Vail is an enormous resort and after a snow, its size allows for skiers to find fresh powder long past first chair. For those looking for a leisurely day of skiing or new to the sport, the resort offers some of the longest green and blue runs in the world, allowing everyone to explore the grandiosity of the mountain regardless of skill level. The town is pricier than some neighboring resorts, but for those looking for a luxurious ski vacation, Vail has it all. LAST CHAIR | DINNER

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One of the more-unique amenities Vail has to offer is their pint-sized snowmobile rentals, designed especially for kids! Available for kids 6–12 years old, your child can cruise around the Blizzard Speedway snowmobile track at whatever speed they desire. A great way to break up the ski week, these mini-snowmobiles are an outdoorsy kids’ dream. SHOPPING IN LEISURE & LUXURY

If Vail is known for anything aside from its skiing, it would be its shopping. With literally hundreds of shops at Vail’s base, you can find everything from jewelry to clothing boutiques, outdoor gear to kitschy souvenirs. From Arc’teryx, Helly Hansen and Patagonia to Bridge Street Jewelers and Artful Sol, Vail, again, has it all.

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here’s always an excuse for a dinner party, especially this time of the year. Family gatherings. Friendsgiving.

Holiday parties. It's all about friends and family coming together to eat, drink and connect. Connection happens to be the perfect word to describe the purpose of a soiree, and it’s also a concept that’s meaningful to local event planner Dagny Morrow who helped Lifestyle design three out-of-the-ordinary table concepts. • Local is the New Black • Minimalist-Minded & • A Global Setting Morrow owns and operates Last Best Weddings with her partner in planning, Liz Meyers. The pair started their business with connection in mind. “We thrive on relationships and building connections with local business owners in our community,” says Morrow. Each table came together through collaboration with local businesses and artists, which resulted in three tablescapes to dine for.

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE OUT OF THE THREE TABLE AESTHETICS?

"Local is the new black is our favorite table concept because it showcases so much of what we personally love. Supporting our local community, eating high-quality local food and sharing food and local businesses with our friends are what we love to do in our everyday lives. Colorado is the home of so many wonderfully creative humans, and we hope to work with them all someday. If we can continue to support them by implementing their craft into our events, that is the butter to our bread." WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR HOSTS LOOKING TO STYLE THEIR OWN UNIQUE TABLE?

Have fun with it. Go to a local market and find inspiration from the seasonal vegetables. Go to the local florist and find inspiration from the seasonal florals. Whatever it may be, look to your local community to find inspiration, and have a blast putting together a dinner party for your loved ones. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DECOR DETAIL WHEN IT COMES TO A DINNER PARTY?

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“Supporting our local community is something that we personally believe in. Shopping at local markets for fresh bread, local cheeses, fresh vegetables and local high-quality

meat are all staples in our shopping habits. Afterall, local is the new black.” -Dagny Morrow

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| Minimalist-Minded | CONTRIBUTORS

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â€œOur simply refined table inspiration setting came from

the incredible pottery and ceramics made by Amelia of

Two Hands Full, who is a local craftswoman in Boulder. We wanted to showcase how beautiful simplicity can be by using natural tones and clean lines.â€? -Dagny Morrow

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â€œThe idea behind our global setting table was to showcase the amazing textiles that Jamie Lauren Design sources from all

over the world. We used textiles from Peru and Africa in

this shoot. We wanted to create a table setting that was laid back, fun, creative, bright and felt like a backyard dinner with friends.â€? -Dagny Morrow

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124

31 Viking Dr, Cherry Hills

$3,775,000

$3,445,000

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149

181 N Franklin St, Denver Country Club

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$3,100,000

94%

375 Adams St, Cherry Creek North

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100%

100 Detroit St #401, Cherry Creek

$2,400,000

$2,200,000

92%

395 Monroe St, Cherry Creek North

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$2,000,000

84%

2400 E Alameda Ave, Polo Club

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100%

1070 S Adams St, Belcaro

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$1,600,000

100%

250 Columbine St #306, Cherry Creek North

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100%

520 Elm St, Hilltop

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$1,425,000

90%

337 Eudora St, Hilltop

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$1,400,000

93%

3980 Nassau Cir, Cherry Hills

$1,395,000

$1,355,940

97%

715 N Adams St, Congress Park

$1,250,000

$1,300,000

104%

100 S University Blvd #11, Cherry Creek

$1,395,000

$1,285,000

92%

925 S Garfield St, Belcaro

$1,249,000

$1,230,000

98%

102 S Garfield St, Cherry Creek

$1,275,000

$1,200,000

94%

440 S Ogden St, Washington Park

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$1,159,000

89%

400 S Steele St #41, Cherry Creek

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$1,135,000

89%

191 Clayton Ln #210, Cherry Creek North

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$1,130,000

94%

820 S Jackson St, Belcaro

$1,195,000

$1,130,000

95%

250 Columbine St #505, Cherry Creek North

$1,100,000

100%

825 Garfield St, Congress Park

$1,100,000

$1,083,000

98%

77 S Ash St, Hilltop

$1,195,000

$1,065,000

89%

140

350 Adams St, Cherry Creek North

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$1,025,000

112%

42 Jackson St, Cherry Creek

$1,010,000

$1,005,000

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WHERE THE GIFTS GIVE BACK A short list of nonprofits that Hope Tank supports ACCESS GALLERY | Enriching the lives of people with disabilities

through the arts. | AccessGallery.org • BRENT'S PLACE | Helps those living with cancer by provid-

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hen disaster strikes, our human instinct is to help, fix or give back. Sometimes that can seem overwhelming or nearly impossible,

especially when chaos is occurring thousands of miles from your own front door. But who said it has to be complicated? For co-owners of Hope Tank on Broadway, Erika Righter and Jade Baranski, they believe giving back can be done effectively, locally and simply. At Hope Tank, you will find “gifts that give back," items available for purchase that each benefit a specific charity or cause. For Righter and Baranski, it’s all about involving the community and equipping those interested with the right knowledge. For Righter, Hope Tank began as a passion project with a small shop on Santa Fe. It was a way to connect the community to impact in ways that are unique and simple. After about a year and a half, Righter had to decide whether to forge ahead full speed or stay small. Realizing the excitement around the project and a clear need, she was then willing to take the leap of faith. Later, the space on Broadway became available and Hope Tank was moved to its current location. “The Baker neighborhood felt really authentic,” Righter said. “It reflects the diversity we were going for. Broadway gets a wrap for being a hipster neighborhood but it has some of the nicest, warm and friendly business owners.” Baranski first came into Hope Tank as a customer and fell in love with the concept and heard the spiel from Righter. At the time, Baranski owned their own business but after buying things at the store, they were on board and ready to get involved. According to Righter, Hope Tank’s mission is to connect the community to their impact, which is accomplished by selling gifts that give back. Every product in the store has a sticker indicating which charity is benefitted through the purchase. The staff is educated about each different charity to assist customers while browsing.

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“We want everybody in on this,” Righter said. “We want to connect people to their heart and realize that they can do something in their community that matters . . that their impact can fuel their business or nonprofit and it reminds them why we are on this planet.”

Righter has noted a trend in some companies that claim to give back with the production of their goods but are actually greenwashing. While these organizations have wonderful intention, sometimes they aren’t achieving what they set out to do. So, Righter is vigilant about educating each consumer about these types of claims and ensures that Hope Tank has done their homework. “It is important to research how much of a positive impact [these organizations] actually have,” Righter explains. “Is the impact actually needed or wanted? Internationally—is the impact something that the country actually needs or wants? Is it creating opportunity?” Baranski and Righter are non-traditional business owners and the store is only one component of what they do. They work with 20 nonprofit organizations, support different campaigns quarterly, host events in the community and provide services through Impact Factor, including Swag For Good and Joy Lab, which allows the community to interact with their brand on different platforms.

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NOVEMBER 16 THE SPENDER’S GUIDE TO DEBT FREE LIVING ROSS–CHERRY CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY Does saving money and paying off your debts seem impossible? Popular blogger Anna Newell-Jones will share how she eliminated her debt and the great money-preserving secrets she learned along the way. CherryCreekNorth.com

NOVEMBER 26 DECEMBER 24 COLORADO BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE Colorado Ballet’s 56th Annual captivating presentation of The Nutcracker remains the ‘gold standard’ because it is largest production of the holiday favorite in Colorado. This larger-than-life holiday tradition continues to be as popular as ever, with nearly all performances sold out in 2015 and 2014. Purchase your tickets early for this dreamy production that features lavish costumes, exuberant dancing, whimsical battles, hypnotizing snow flurries, sumptuous sets, majestic live music and a little bit of magic. ColoradoBallet.org

DECEMBER 3 SEVENTH ANNUAL 1940S & 50S WHITE CHRISTMAS BALL ROCKY MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN AIRPORT The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield will be transformed to look like a scene right out of Irving Berlin’s classic holiday film for the 1940s and 50s White Christmas Ball. Celebrating it's seventh year, the large-scale charity ball will spark the imagination of 3,000 plus guests with a magical holiday party straight out of the 1940s. Guests will enjoy live music, costumes, re-enactments of classic holiday films, sleigh rides, food, drinks and dancing. The annual sell-out event raises money for The Colorado 10th Mountain Division and The Commemorative Air Force. 1940sBall.org

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DO JUST ONE THING (OR FIVE) VOLUNTEERING ISN’T JUST FOR ADULTS; KIDS CAN JOIN IN THE ACTION, TOO. WE’VE CURATED FIVE KID- AND TEEN-FRIENDLY WAYS TO GIVE BACK. ARTICLE EMILY O'BRIEN

02 LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY // LONGMONT Longmont Humane Society’s mission is to “protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships

iving back to the community can have a lasting effect on both the giver and

between pets and people.” Anyone ages 13–18 can participate in its

the receiver. And kids and teens can offer just as much heart as a grown

Teen Volunteer Program. (Currently, 300 teens are active.) RSVP and

up! Here are five incredible ways younger generations can lean in to help our surrounding communities thrive.

attend a Teen Orientation with a parent or guardian to learn more and then attend a training session. They ask for a three-month commitment of one shift per week with making the animals feel more comfortable at the shelter and helping distribute food, water and TLC. Any junior 8–12 years old, may volunteer with their parent or legal

01 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA COLORADO // DENVER With a mission to “identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families within the community,” Volunteers of America Colorado offers a little something for everyone. The program holds monthly Family Volunteer events open to kids of all ages, announced in each monthly newsletter. Get on the

guardian, however, the adult must also follow all the steps to becoming an adult volunteer, and then the junior accompanies the adult to their shift. 303.772.1232 x278 Volunteers@LongmontHumane.org LongmontHumane.org

mailing list: rallnutt@voacolorado.org. VOAColorado.org

UPCOMING EVENT: Rake Up Colorado // Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Assist limited-income seniors rake leaves throughout Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties. To sign up: 303.297.0408 ext. 13130 or HandymanProgram@VOAColorado.org.

03 PRECIOUS ESSENTIALS // BROOMFIELD A Precious Child is “devoted to making a positive impact in the lives of disadvantaged and displaced children and families in Colorado by improving their quality of life." Children can volunteer at the Resource Center or by hosting a donation drive for the organization.

04 BOULDER FOOD RESCUE // BOULDER Boulder Food Rescue is reshaping the face of hunger. On a mission to create a more just and less wasteful food system, it facilitates the sustainable redistribution of food "waste" to agencies that feed hungry, homeless and low-income populations while educating communities about food justice. And it’s all by bike! Youth and families looking to contribute on a regular basis—by committing to a weekly food rescue shift (1–2 hours/week)—would be a good fit. Boulder Food

Children ages 5 and up can volunteer at the Resource Center (accompanied by a guardian if under 13). Here, children will help organize, sort, inventory and hang incoming donations to prepare them for the Store Floor. Donation drives can be hosted in schools, neighborhoods or with family and friends. Simply collect donations to raise awareness about A Precious Child in your community and help families in need. 303.466.4272 Volunteer@APreciousChild.org

Rescue relies solely on volunteers to run an average of eleven shifts per day, 365 days per year. Volunteers sign up for shifts at specific times and locations and are free to use Boulder Food Rescue equipment

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or their own. (Although 1–2 adult-sized bikes and trailers

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are locked up near all donation sites.) Donations amp

Bring a non-perishable canned good to

up around the holidays, so now is the perfect time to

Tinker Art Studio and receive a 50-per-

connect. Attend a New Volunteer Orientation and then

cent-off coupon for one hour of Tinker

shadow an on-shift volunteer to learn specifics.

Time, an opportunity for children to engage

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in art exploration. Individuals can make

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cards for those in need to go along with

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their contribution. All art and food items will be donated to Harvest of Hope Pantry, a place that provides healthy supplemental food to Boulder families and individuals in need of assistance. Canned tuna, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, hearty soup and peanut butter are all greatly appreciated. Where: Tinker Time Saturdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Tinker@TinkerArtStudio.com 303.503.1902 TinkerArtStudio.com

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