WR2020 E-news August 12, 2009

In this issue:

•Carnation Festival kicks off tonight, WR2020 sponsoring Friday night fireworks, walk in the parade
•Block Recovery Grants available for neighborhoods affected by the July 20 storm
•Wines & Dines tickets now on sale for Sept 24
•WR2020 bids farewell to office manager Julie Stark

Carnation Festival kicks off tonight, WR2020 sponsoring Friday night fireworks, walk in the parade

Carnation Festival

Wheat Ridge is celebrating its 40th birthday. Come celebrate at the 40th annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival at Anderson Park, 44th and Field.www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org

Tonight, Aug 12, Free kickoff concert at Lutheran Medical Center, 6:30pm
Thursday, Aug 13, entertainment at Anderson Park 4-11pm
Friday, Aug 14, entertainment and 40th birthday party at Anderson Park, noon-11pm
Friday night fireworks proudly sponsored by Wheat Ridge 2020
Saturday, Aug 15, Carnation Festival Parade on 38th, Harlan to Upham, starting at 10am
Saturday entertainment and fireworks at Anderson Park, noon-11pm
Visit the WR2020 and Wheat Ridge Foundation booth at Anderson Park for a chance to win an iPod Shuffle from the Foundation

Would you like to be in the Carnation Festival Parade?
You and your family are welcome to walk with WR2020. Email bfisherwheatridge2020 dot org or
call Britta at 720-259-1030 if you are interested. Walk with us and get a free t-shirt and the ability to say you were in the 40th Annual Carnation Festival Parade.

Visit the WR2020 and Wheat Ridge Foundation booth at Anderson Park for a chance to win an iPod Touch from the Foundation or $120 in gift certificates to a Wheat Ridge restaurant of your choosing from Wheat Ridge 2020.

Block Recovery Grants available from WR2020 for neighborhoods impacted by the July 20^th storm

Damage was sustained throughout western Wheat Ridges as a result of a July 20 storm. The community spirit displayed by neighbors helping neighbors is part of the strength of Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge 2020 would like to continue to foster that spirit by offering the Block Recovery Grant Program 2009. The grant will cover projects such as plant material to add color back to the neighborhood, a dumpster for any final clean up needed, or party supplies for a block party celebrating everyone’s hard work after the storm. Please talk to your neighbors and apply today.

Wheat Ridge Wines & Dines tickets now on sale for Sept 24 ^th

For those looking for a place to dine, look no further than Wheat Ridge. There are many dining option gems in Wheat Ridge and we urge you to come to Wines & Dines on September 24 to discover them.

Wheat Ridge Wines & Dines September 24, 2009, 5:30-8:00pm

Copper Fields Event Chateau 4901 Marshall St, Wheat Ridge

This event will:

Showcase Wheat Ridge dining options
Give guests a chance to taste great wines and delicious foods
Benefit the mission of Wheat Ridge 2020 – to advance Wheat Ridge as a vibrant
and sustainable community

Tickets will be $25 until Sept 15 and $35 after Sept 15 and (only 21 and older admitted). Tickets are on sale now!

Special thanks to those making the event possible: Gold Sponsor

FirstBank of Wheat Ridge

Committed Food and Beverage Tables:

Abrusci's Italian Restaurant
Amici's Pizzeria and Italian
Belfiore's Genuine Italian Sausage
Big Sky Espresso Cafe
Food for Thought Catering
La Fonda Mexican Restaurant
Noodles & Company
Red Tango
Taphouse at the Backside
Tennessee Hickory Smoked BBQ
Vincenza's Italian Restaurant & Deli

Design/Photography Sponsor – Dressel-Martin MediaWorks
Wine Sponsor – Applejack Wine & Spirits
Entertainment provided by: Patrice LeBlanc Duo
Goodie Bag Sponsors – Seyfer Automotive, Wheat Ridge Cyclery

There are still sponsorships available. Call 720-259-1030 or email bfisherwheatridge2020 dot org for more information.

WR2020 bids farewell to office manager Julie Stark

Office Manager Julie Stark has concluded her time with Wheat Ridge 2020 as she and her family are moving to California. You probably know her as the friendly voice answering our phones or as the smiling person greeting you in the WR2020 office. We wish her the best on her new adventures in California.

WR2020 is not currently seeking to rehire this position until the Executive Director position has been filled.