http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Apex Park and Recreation District winter/spring activities guides arrive in Arvada mailboxes beginning November 27. Don't wait...sign up now for January through May programs. Save room for fun in 2010! You can also peruse the guide online, and online resident registration starts December 7, Dec...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~690772.aspx11/20/2009 12:24:00 PMFaith Gregor Coming soon...the Santa House, organized by the Arvada-Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth, an affiliation of all the Arvada and Wheat Ridge service clubs and Red Rocks Community College. Last year the Santa House made the holidays happier for more than 3,000 local children. Here's how ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~690765.aspx11/20/2009 12:21:37 PMFaith Gregor OK, all you diehards...here's a place for your pre-turkey workout, and a way to help the Arvada Community Food Bank! The Racquetball and Fitness Center, 12120 W. 64th Ave., is open from 7 am to noon Thanksgiving Day, and admission is free if you bring four cans of food for the Food Bank. For de...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~690755.aspx11/20/2009 12:17:15 PMFaith Gregor DENVER, Colo . -- The second-annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Colorado in the Denver Metro area is Saturday, Dec. 5 at Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton. The event is slated for a 2 p.m. "splash" time. The plunge is open to the public and all spectators are welcome free of charge....http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Sports/Recreational/Story~690707.aspx11/20/2009 11:50:33 AMKathy Muffenbier As the cold approaches I am happy to let you know that we have collected over 70 blankets in the first week of our, "Share the Warmth, Comfort a Soul" blanket drive. It has been wonderful to hear the stories and feel the warm support for our drive. Many of you have mentioned that this is the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Announcements/Holidays/Story~690445.aspx11/19/2009 9:57:58 PMHeidi Haas-Sheard For more than 120 years, the Tournament of Roses Parade has been an American tradition. This year, Colorado's organ and tissue donation community will come together to join a national campaign to celebrate and honor the lifesaving gifts of organ and tissue donation as part of Donate Life's 2010 ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~690007.aspx11/19/2009 4:57:57 PMThe Bawmann GroupSaving money in today's depressed economy has become a passion and a necessity for most of us. Here is a way to cut 50 percent or more from most of your grocery items. Tucked away in the back corner of an old industrial business park, The Friday Store has been one of Arvada's best kept secre...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Business-Profiles/Story~689628.aspx11/19/2009 2:13:48 PMSimon Moya-Smith A 33-year-old man is in custody in Glasgow, Kentucky for his alleged involvement in the murder of an Arvada woman. On Tuesday, November 17, Arvada police officers were called to an apartment in the 6400 block of Quail Street just before 1:00 p.m. on a welfare check where they discovered the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/Crime/Story~689599.aspx11/19/2009 2:05:48 PMSimon Moya-Smith By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Eating Recovery Center (http://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders, has earned the Joint ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~689584.aspx11/19/2009 1:59:38 PMCrystal Thomas Normal0016283582297439811.1282000 Health insurance has become more and more complicated as healthcare costs have increased over the years. There are many costs to the consumer embedded in a health insurance policy. Knowing the nature of these obscure costs can help you decide which policy will ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Opinion/General/Story~689486.aspx11/19/2009 1:29:36 PMTrinity Clancy The holiday season is definitely in the air! It's a gorgous week in Downtown Boulder . People are out enjoying food & drinks at sidewalk cafes and strolling through galleries and shops ; holiday decorations are going up; the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza is open and buzzing...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Announcements/Holidays/Story~689470.aspx11/19/2009 1:19:27 PMTerri Takata-Smith Thanks to the very talented and very dedicated staff at the Serenity Salon (13761 W. 85 th Drive in 5 Parks), more than $5,000 was raised during a Cut-A-Thon in support of the Ralston House. Haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures and massages were the services offered during the 4-hour fun...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~689409.aspx11/19/2009 12:29:26 PMSimon Moya-Smith Recycle Your Used Vegetable Oil The City is hosting a vegetable oil drop off event on Nov. 28. It's the perfect way to safely get rid of the gallons of vegetable oil used to deep fry turkeys. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. drop off used vegetable oil at one of the following Arvada locations: ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~689385.aspx11/19/2009 11:41:23 AMKaren GrovesBallet Nouveau Colorado's family-friendly Nutcracker returns to delight audiences of all ages with gorgeous dancing and beautiful sets. BNC's accessible, traditional Nutcracker has been a holiday favorite with audiences of all ages for over a decade. Fifty-four talented students from...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~689207.aspx11/18/2009 6:39:52 PMEleni Grove Business: Colorado Home Chef, LLC Address: PO Box 746381 Arvada, CO 8003 Hours: By Appointment Only - Your Chef Will Come to You. Founded: 2008. Contact: Tim Midyett Employees: Just me Interviewee: Timothy Midyett How did you get involved in this business? My passion for food...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Business-Profiles/Story~689371.aspx11/19/2009 10:49:00 AMKaren GrovesPublic Drop Off Locations Ready to Accept Items Think 360 Arts, the state's leading provider of arts education programs and services, is seeking donations of new and gently used arts supplies during the 2009 MAGIC Arts Supply Drive, November 14 - December 5. MAGIC (Making Arts Great...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~689274.aspx11/19/2009 9:39:43 AMThink 360 Arts Complete EducationStrategy games as gifts As you think about buying holiday gifts, think about strategy games; to expand your child's mind. We are constantly aware of building learning skills, and imparting the importance of an education for our children's future. We want our children to maximize their learni...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/School-News/Story~689221.aspx11/18/2009 8:29:07 PMRhonda Cratty Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that Yolanda Gonzales has joined their team in the position of international business development manager. Gonzales is responsible for developing and executing Lifeloc's international sales and marketing strategies. She will also work closely wi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~689169.aspx11/18/2009 5:25:16 PMThe Bawmann GroupA 33-year-old man is in custody in Glasgow, Kentucky for his alleged involvement in the murder of an Arvada woman. On November 17, Arvada police officers were called to an apartment in the 6400 block of Quail Street just before 1:00 p.m. on a welfare check where they discovered the body of L...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/Crime/Story~689076.aspx11/18/2009 2:37:39 PMKaren GrovesStride Collaborates to Provide Holiday Gifts and Wishes to Over 200 Needy Jefferson County Children and Their Families. Lakewood, CO November 16, 2009 - Stride... The Path to Self-Sufficiency for Families once again is collaborating with Jefferson County business leaders, corporation...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~688929.aspx11/18/2009 1:08:16 PMDebra Leewaye Awarded the National Medal of Merit from Boy Scouts of America Austin Jantz, a nine-year-old in the 5th grade at Lawrence Elementary in Arvada, was awarded the National Medal of Merit from the Boy Scouts of America and the Denver Area Council, upon recommendation from the National Court of...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~688609.aspx11/18/2009 9:34:51 AMJoLynne Conrad Denver Boy Scouts The 7th grade Standley Lake Gators ended there season with 9 wins and 0 losses and are headed to the North Stadium in Thornton, Sat. Nov. 21st at 6:30 p.m. The players have overcome sickness and injuries throughout the season. This team is made up of great players, coaches and parents. They are ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Sports/Recreational/Story~688465.aspx11/17/2009 2:56:26 PMKathy Graves COLORADO EGG PRODUCERS HELP FAMILIES EAT HEALTHY AND SAVE MONEY The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Many Americans spend the holidays with their families and given the state of the economy, we are all looking for ways to save money. Unfortunately, some families and individuals have b...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~688456.aspx11/17/2009 2:51:20 PMThe Bawmann GroupDR. AGUIRRE ANNOUNCES NEW PRACTICE NAME AND EXPANDED SERVICES - AGUIRRE SPECIALTY CARE - PELVIC SURGERY AND INTIMATE AESTHETICS Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FACOG and the team at Pelvic Specialty Care are celebrating their very own makeover. The team is pleased to announce its new practice ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~688343.aspx11/17/2009 1:32:21 PMThe Bawmann GroupThis Thursday, November 19th, 2009, Excel Academy will be hosting a free science night for families from 6 to 8pm. The school will be hosting 12 different themed rooms with exciting activities for the kids and families to complete. Themes include astronomy, computer science, biology, the human b...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/Society/Story~688288.aspx11/17/2009 12:49:20 PMJulie Williams Winter trends and holiday must-have's come and go almost as fast as the season itself. However, a few long standing festive traditions never seem to go out of style. Nestled among the classic staples of caroling, eggnog and stocking stuffers is the beloved Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker . ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~688219.aspx11/17/2009 11:44:27 AMColorado Ballet Winter trends and holiday must-have's come and go almost as fast as the season itself. However, a few long standing festive traditions never seem to go out of style. Nestled among the classic staples of caroling, eggnog and stocking stuffers is the beloved Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker . ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~688211.aspx11/17/2009 11:33:18 AMColorado Ballet Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kelly Silverman has joined their team in the position of product manager. Silverman is responsible for marketing Lifeloc's breath alcohol testing instruments used by global law enforcement agencies in the detection and deterrence of drinking...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/News/General-News/Story~687924.aspx11/17/2009 8:42:22 AMThe Bawmann GroupCranberry Thanksgiving & Cranberry Biscotti slide show: Native Americans introduced the Pilgrims to the sour red berries that grew in the bogs around Plymouth. The Native Americans called the berry Ibimi, meaning bitter berry. The pilgrims thought the pink blossom of the plant looked like...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/School-News/Story~687853.aspx11/16/2009 7:53:49 PMRhonda Cratty November 27, 28, & 29; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 PM, Sunday, 2:30 PM D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, Colorado (I-25 & 120 th Avenue). Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker is a holiday favorite, and this performance features local ballet dancers from the Academy ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Arvada/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~687829.aspx11/16/2009 5:48:16 PMPeter Christnacht