West Colfax Historic Preservation Symposium - Outstanding Celebration of West Colfax's History
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Example of English Norman architectural style at 1560 Ames Street. The house was built in 1940. (Picture by Robert Autobee)
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On May 30, the West Colfax Historic Resource Survey team along with experts and historians shared their learning about the history of Colfax Avenue and preservation efforts in the corridor. A special congratulations to the Historic Resource Survey team, particularly to local historians Robert and Kris Autobee, along with the City of Lakewood for holding the first-ever West Colfax Historic Preservation Symposium. The event was attended by more than 50 people.
Funded by a $50,000 grant from the State Historical Fund, with matching funds from the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District, the Historic Resource Survey team conducted 18 months of work, which included an historic resource survey of the 5-mile corridor stretching from Sheridan Boulevard west to Youngfield Street to document the history of buildings more than 50 years old. The survey team will wrap up its work this summer and provide a final report to the state in September. Planning is already underway on ways to use the data gathered, including published material, recordings for self-guided tours, and interpretive signage.
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RMCAD Names New President - Dr. Sage Ann Scheer
Dr. Sage Ann Scheer was recently announced as the new president of the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. Dr. Scheer has over 40 years of experience in education and has served on RMCAD's Board of Directors since 1992. She succeeds Dr. Maria Puzziferro who stepped down May 1, 2015. Learn more about Scheer from a recent article published in the Lakewood Sentinel.
Check Out WestLink at Oak Station - Now Open!
 Come see this brand-new community of luxury apartment homes located at 1665 Pierson Street (near Colfax & Quail). The 244-unit apartment community is open for tours Monday through Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 12pm - 5pm. Offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for move in now through Fall. 303.237.LINK or visit www.westlinkatoakstation.com.
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Today - June 10 - Lamar Station Plaza Farmers Market 
Check out the new neighborhood Farmer's Market, located at Lamar Station Plaza (formerly JCRS Shopping Center) on Wednesday, June 10 from 4pm to 7pm in the parking lot close to W. Colfax between Key Bank and Hollywood Video.
 June 13 - First-Ever FARMCAD Join RMCAD this Saturday, June 13 from 10am to 2pm for its local food, art & craft market, FARMCAD! Come enjoy food trucks, pop-up arts & crafts boutiques, and farm-fresh produce. Additional dates for FARMCAD include July 11, August 15 and September 12. More details at www.FARMCAD.net. June 14 - Flag Day: Celebrate with Lakewood Elks Lodge  The Lakewood Elks Lodge #1777 is hosting Flag Day on Sunday, June 14 at 10am. The event is open to the public, a free lunch will be served. (Location: 1455 Newland Street). The 'Retiring of the Old Flags Ceremony' will take place after the program by Northglenn Lodge #2438.
Now Playing at The EDGE Theatre: Lucky Guy
 Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron, best known for her romantic comedies such as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle, will run through July 5. Tickets here.
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Only 4 Days Left - Lakewood Hosts INSPIRE Arts Week
 Through June 14, Lakewood's historic West Colfax Corridor will celebrate creativity as part of INSPIRE Arts Week, which includes multiple organizations producing more than 30 events and exhibits, most free and some discounted, across Lakewood. See a list of all INSPIRE activities planned.
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