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  • Today’s Events – Thursday, Nov. 3

    Today’s Events – Thursday, Nov. 3

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Color Me Happy. The library will provide coloring sheets, colored pencils, instrumental music, and refreshments to make for a relaxing evening with the Adult Coloring Club. 5:30-7 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Byers Community Association. 7 p.m., Byers High School Vo-Ag Building.

    Byers PTO. 7 p.m., Byers School cafeteria.

    I-70 Intercessors. 7 p.m., The Prayer Closet, 6701/2 Colfax, Bennett.

    Strasburg American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 2

    Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 2

    Baby Bounce. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.

    Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Free legal self-help clinic via remote Internet access. Space limited. 2-3:30 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Crafternoon. Finger knitting. 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

    Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

  • Several County facilities closed on Election Day, except for voter services

    Several County facilities closed on Election Day, except for voter services

    Several Arapahoe County facilities will be closed to the public Nov. 8 Election Day, with the exception of election-related services.

    The Board of County Commissioners approved the Election Day closure of the Administration Building in Littleton, CentrePoint Plaza in Aurora and Lima Plaza campus in Centennial at the request of Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane. These facilities will operate only as Voter Service and Polling Centers and ballot drop-off locations from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. In addition, all Clerk and Recorder branches will be closed Nov. 8, and will reopen to the public at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. 

    These closures are intended to free up parking spaces for voters and enable employees to assist with Election Day, when voter turnout is expected to be high. County employees at these facilities will report to work as scheduled and may be called upon to help with election tasks if necessary. 

    The following buildings will be closed Nov. 8, except for election services:

    • County Administration Building at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, including the Assessor, Treasurer and Commissioners’ Offices, and the Clerk and Recorder’s Motor Vehicle, Driver’s License, Passport and Recording services. In addition, the Board of County Commissioners has canceled its Nov. 8 public meeting and study sessions. The lobby will be open as a Voter Service and Polling Center.
    • CentrePoint Plaza at 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, including Human Services. The main level will be open as a Voter Service and Polling Center.
    • Lima Plaza at 6924-6964 S. Lima St., Centennial, which includes the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center, Clerk and Recorder Branch, Public Works and Development, Open Spaces and Judicial Services. Probation Services will be open for normal business. The Clerk and Recorder Branch will be open only as a Voter Service and Polling Center, and will resume normal operations at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. 
    • Clerk and Recorder Aurora Branch at 490 S. Chambers Road, Aurora will be closed except for a drive-up ballot drop-off, and will reopen at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. 
    • Clerk and Recorder Byers Branch at 538 N Hwy 36, Byers will be closed, and will reopen at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. The nearest Voter Service and Polling Center and ballot box location is Kelver Library.

    Voters must be in line at a ballot box or Voter Service and Polling Center by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order to cast their ballot. 

    All other County buildings will be open to the public as normal Nov. 8, including the Sheriff’s Administration and Coroner’s Facility in Centennial, the Human Services satellite office at Arapahoe Plaza in Littleton, and the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! satellite office at Altura Plaza in Aurora. 

    To access County services during the closures, please call 303-795-4400 or visit www.arapahoegov.com. 

    For election information, visit www.arapahoevotes.com, call 303-795-4511, like @ArapahoeVotes on Facebook, or follow @ArapahoeClerk on Twitter.

  • ArapCo Election Day

    ArapCo Election Day

    LITTLETON — Several Arapahoe County facilities will be closed to the public Nov. 8 Election Day, with the exception of election-related services.

    The Board of County Commissioners approved the Election Day closure of the Administration Building in Littleton, CentrePoint Plaza in Aurora and Lima Plaza campus in Centennial at the request of Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane. These facilities will operate only as Voter Service and Polling Centers and ballot drop-off locations from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. In addition, all Clerk and Recorder branches will be closed Nov. 8, and will reopen to the public at 10 a.m., Nov. 9.

    These closures are intended to free up parking spaces for voters and enable employees to assist with Election Day, when voter turnout is expected to be high. County employees at these facilities will report to work as scheduled and may be called upon to help with election tasks if necessary.

    The following buildings will be closed Nov. 8, except for election services:

    • County Administration Building at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, including the Assessor, Treasurer and Commissioners’ Offices, and the Clerk and Recorder’s Motor Vehicle, Driver’s License, Passport and Recording services. In addition, the Board of County Commissioners has canceled its Nov. 8 public meeting and study sessions. The lobby will be open as a Voter Service and Polling Center.
    • CentrePoint Plaza at 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, including Human Services. The main level will be open as a Voter Service and Polling Center.
    • Lima Plaza at 6924-6964 S. Lima St., Centennial, which includes the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center, Clerk and Recorder Branch, Public Works and Development, Open Spaces and Judicial Services. Probation Services will be open for normal business. The Clerk and Recorder Branch will be open only as a Voter Service and Polling Center, and will resume normal operations at 10 a.m., Nov. 9.
    • Clerk and Recorder Aurora Branch at 490 S. Chambers Road, Aurora will be closed except for a drive- up ballot drop-off, and will reopen at 10 a.m., Nov. 9.
    • Clerk and Recorder Byers Branch at 538 N Hwy 36, Byers will be closed, and will reopen at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. The nearest Voter Service and Polling Center and ballot box location is Kelver Library.

    Voters must be in line at a ballot box or Voter Service and Polling Center by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order to cast their ballot.

    All other County buildings will be open to the public as normal Nov. 8, including the Sheriff’s Administration and Coroner’s Facility in Centennial, the Human Services satellite office at Arapahoe Plaza in Littleton, and the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! satellite office at Altura Plaza in Aurora.

    To access County services during the closures, please call 303-795-4400 or visit www.arapahoegov.com. For election information, visit www.arapahoevotes.com, call 303-795-4511, like @ArapahoeVotes on

    Facebook, or follow @ArapahoeClerk on Twitter.

  • Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 1

    Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 1

    Story time. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. Stories focus on books that have stood the test of time. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

  • Action Day for Visibility 

    Action Day for Visibility 

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect

    An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Tuesday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.

    Limited mixing of the atmosphere on Tuesday will result in Moderate to Poor visibility.

    A poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier! 

    At 1PM (MST), Monday, 10/31/2016 the highest AQI value was 69 for Particulate less than 2.5 micrometers which indicates Moderate air quality.  Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults.  Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.

  • BENNETT GIRLS TO PLAY IN 3A REGION 11 FRIDAY

    The Bennett Lady Tigers rose up one spot from its RPI rankings to be the 14th seed in the 3A 36-team state volleyball bracket and will travel to Sterling Friday, Nov. 4, to play the host Tigers, the No. 11 seed, and 26th-ranked Lamar. The Bennett-Lamar game is slated to start at approximately 5:30 p.m. with the Sterling-Bennett game to follow afterwards. The winner of all 12 regionals advance to the Colorado State Volleyball Championships Nov. 11-12 at the Denver Coliseum. For additional postseason updates, stay tuned to www.i-70scout.com.img_1592

  • Monday, Oct. 31

    Monday, Oct. 31

    Happy Halloween!

    High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

    Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

  • Sunday, Oct. 30

    Sunday, Oct. 30

    Byers Knights of Columbus Community Blood Drive. Donors should eat a full meal and drink plenty of water prior to their contribution. 8-8:40 a.m. and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Plains Catholic Church, 186 S. McDonnell St., Byers. For more information, call Brad Weisensee at (970)554-0221 or visit www.bonfils.org.

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

  • It’s no trick: Halloween is last day to request a ballot by mail

    It’s no trick: Halloween is last day to request a ballot by mail

    After Oct. 31, voters must visit a polling place to request 2016 ballot

     Littleton, CO – It’s no trick: Halloween is the last day that Colorado citizens can request a mail ballot for the Nov. 8General Election. But don’t be spooked by this deadline. You can still visit a Voter Service and Polling Center through Election Day in order to be treated to a new or replacement ballot.

    Here are a few tips and deadlines to help make your voting experience a sweet one:  

    • Under Colorado law, Monday, Oct. 31 is the last day that ballots can be mailed to voters. This is the last day that citizens may register to vote or update their registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.com and still receive a mail ballot for the 2016 election. It also is the last day to contact Arapahoe County Elections by phone at 303-795-4511 and request a replacement ballot, if you have not yet received one. 
    • Tuesday, Nov. 1 is the last day that voters should return their ballots by standard mail. The Postal Service has indicated that ballots mailed after Nov. 1 may not arrive by Election Day due to longer delivery timeframes. Remember to sign your ballot envelope, and return your ballot with 68 cents postage, or two Forever Stamps.  
    • Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 2, voters should only return ballots to a ballot drop-off location instead of via standard mail, to ensure it arrives on time. Ballots must be received by the County by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8 in order to be counted. Postmarks do not count as received.                                                                                                       

    If you need additional assistance, Voter Service and Polling Centers are now open across the County every day except Sundays, where citizens may register to vote, update registration, request or replace a ballot, or vote on an accessible electronic tablet.

    Visit www.ArapahoeVotes.com to find ballot drop-off locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers, track your ballot envelope, and read about candidates and ballot measures. Unofficialelection results will be posted at this website beginning at 7 p.m. on Election Day.  For more election information, please call 303-795-4511, follow @ArapahoeClerk on Twitter or like@ArapahoeVotes on Facebook.