Rain Barrel Program WorkshopWho: Sustainable Adams County and CSU ExtensionWhat: Sustainable Adams County has partnered with CSU Extension to educate Adams County residents on rainwater collection systems. This is an opportunity for residents to learn the facts, become familiar with the environmental benefits of rain harvesting, and leave armed with the tools and knowledge to become a successful contributor to conservation in Adams County.Online registration for this event is available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adams-county-rain-barrel-workshop-tickets-27421391119. The $50 registration fee covers the educational workshop and the free rain barrel kit. A limited number of registrations are available; one rain barrel per household will be distributed. You must complete the workshop in order to receive your rain barrel.When: Tuesday, Sept. 206–8 p.m.Where: Waymire Dome, Adams County Regional Park9755 Henderson Rd.Brighton, CO 80601Why: Effective as of Aug. 10, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1005 allowing the legalization of rain barrel collection in Colorado. A maximum of two rain barrels—with a combined capacity of 110 gallons—can be installed at single-family or multi-family households. Approving the use of rain barrels in Colorado allows for residents to capture rainwater from rooftop downspouts and use the collected water to irrigate outdoor lawns, plants or gardens.
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Adams County News – Rain Barrel Program Workshop
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Today’s Events – Wednesday, Sept. 14
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 lunch and games. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center.
Deer Trail Conservation District Board. 1 p.m., Farm Service Agency Office, 133 W. Bijou Ave.
Needlework and crafts. 1 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Mary White, (303)644-3202, or Peg Mancuso, (303)644-5191.
Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.
Arapahoe County public open house for partial flow intersection comments at Gun Club/Quincy Avenue. 4-6:30 p.m., Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora.
Crafternoon. Homemade fans, 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.
IOU with Love. Social hour 6-7 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., location varies. For location and directions, call (303)913-7094 or (303)261-0680 or visit www.iougivingcircle.com.
Strasburg School Board. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School Community Room.
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.
High School Sports
Soccer. Bruce Randolph @ Bennett, 4:30 p.m.
Middle School Sports
Football. Bennett @ The Academy, 4 p.m.
Volleyball. Bennett @ Pinnacle, 4 p.m.
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Today’s Events – Tuesday, Sept. 13
Toddler Tales. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.
Tuesday Tech. At Bitsbox, kids ages 11 and up can learn to code apps. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.
Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.
Strasburg Sanitation & Water Board. 7 p.m., Valley Bank Community Room.
Order of Eastern Star Hope Chapter No. 122. 7:30 p.m., Bennett Eastern Star Hall, 575 Palmer Ave.
High School Sports
Golf. Strasburg @ Woodland Park Invite, Shining Mountain Golf Club, 9 a.m.
Cross Country. Strasburg @ Elizabeth, 3:30 p.m.
Volleyball. Elbert @ Byers, 4 p.m.
Softball. University @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.
Volleyball. Limon @ Bennett, 4:30 p.m. C-Team, 5:30 p.m. JV, 6:30 p.m. Varsity.
Volleyball. Eaton @ Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Stratton/Liberty, 6 p.m.
Middle School Sports
Football. Byers @ Wiggins.
Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Stratton, 4 p.m.
Volleyball. Byers @ Wiggins, 4 p.m.
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Overnight Train Maintenance Continues at Denver International Airport
DENVER – Sept. 9, 2016 – Additional dates have been added for overnight work to upgrade the hardware and software that operates the trains that transport passengers between the terminal and concourses at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Due to this scheduled maintenance, the trains will not be transporting passengers from 1-4 a.m. on Sept. 13-16 and Sept. 20-23.
During the maintenance work, passengers must use the A Bridge-security checkpoint, located on Level 6, north, in Jeppesen Terminal from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. during the evenings of the work because the north and south security checkpoints will be closed. The time it takes to go through the TSA security checkpoint will not be impacted because there is normally only one TSA checkpoint open overnight.
The majority of the flights during this timeframe depart from the A Gates so most passengers will not be impacted. However, those passengers departing on a flight from the B or C Gates from 1-4 a.m. will be directed through the A Bridge-security checkpoint, and will then be directed by airport personnel to bus stops for transport to the B and C Concourses. Customer service staff will be available to help guide passengers to the appropriate checkpoint and to the buses. Passengers should allow extra time to arrive at their gate.
It is possible that a few flights will arrive at the B and C Gates during this timeframe; those passengers should expect to be bused to the A Concourse for access via the pedestrian bridge to Jeppesen Terminal. Airport personnel and signage will assist with way finding. When possible, airlines may deplane passengers on the A Concourse for easier access to the pedestrian bridge leading to Jeppesen Terminal.
Airport operations will make the decision whether or not to proceed with the train shutdown each evening in case there are any significant changes in airline schedules due to weather, etc.
These are the anticipated final scheduled dates for the maintenance work. If additional dates are required, more information will be provided.
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Today’s Events – Monday, Sept. 12
High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.
Byers Fire Protection District Board. 6:30 p.m., Byers Firehouse.
Byers Water & Sanitation District Board. 7 p.m., District Office, 421 S. Sherman St.
Deer Trail Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Deer Trail Firehouse.
Comanche Crossing Historical Society. 7 p.m., museum office, 56060 E. Colfax Ave., Strasburg
Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.
AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane, (303)717-2263.
High School Sports
Soccer. Bennett @ William Smith, 4 p.m.
Middle School Sports
Football. Elbert @ Deer Trail, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball. Adams City @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.
Volleyball. Brush @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.
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Today’s Events – Sunday, Sept. 11
Alcoholics Anonymous. 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.
Bennett Days
Weller Insurance “Proud to be an American” Free Run/Walk in Honor of Americans Lost on 9/11. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Trupp Park.
Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Free Burrito Breakfast. 8:30-10 a.m., Trupp Park.
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Today’s Events – Saturday, Sept. 10
Nature Time!. Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.
Byers Masons. 8 p.m., Byers Masonic Lodge.
Bennett Days
Burrito Sale to support Bennett Fire Protection District. 6:30-12 p.m., 1st & Palmer.
“Local Livin!” Parade. 10 a.m., 4th & Palmer.
Bennett High School Pep Band Performance. 10 a.m., 4th & Palmer.
Vendor Street Fair and Bennett Community Market. 10-4 p.m., 1st Street.
High Plains Music Ensemble. 11-11:45 a.m., Outdoor Grandstand.
Jennifer the Aerial Acrobat. 11-2 p.m., Trupp Park.
Beer Garden and Lunch to support the I-70 Chamber of Commerce. 11-5 p.m., Trupp Park Pavilion.
“Raise the Roof Event” to support the Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449 and Bennett Community Food Bank. 11 -11 p.m., Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449.
Tae-Kwon-Do Demonstration. 12-12:45 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.
2 vs 2 Volleyball Tournament to support Bennett Parks and Recreation District. 12-4 p.m., Trupp Park Grass.
Backseat Driver Contest. 1-2 p.m., Trupp Park.
Block Party with Anythink Libraries. 1-3 p.m., Anythink Bennett, 495 7th St.
Eastern Plains Electric LLC Horse Shoe Tournament. 2-5 p.m., Trupp Park Horse Shoe Pits.
Amazing Dave Magic Show. 2-3 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.
Sponsors, Giveaways, Bennett’s Best Winner Announcement and Ribbon Ceremony. 3-3:30 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.
Pie & Cake Baking Contest. 3-5 p.m., Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449.
Free Bennett Days Activities from 11-4 p.m. at Trupp Park:
“Shop Local” – Information booth, sign-up for giveaways, and learn about the Shop Local Campaign.
Kids Zone with Ronald McDonald Magic Show, Hippo Chow Down, Human Foosball, Pedal Karts with Race Track, and Leaps and Bounds Ball Pit.
Bag Giveaway, Ice Cream Social and Grocery Games.
Live Radio Broadcast from Jammin’ 101-5, The Next Generation & FLO 107-1 Throwback Hip Hop R&B.
Family Fun Fest with Rolling Video Games, 10-Person Photo Booth, Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos.
Child Carnival Rides.
Child Pony Rides.
Bubble Magic and Science Show.
Car Show.
Petting Zoo.
Fire Education and Kids Squirt House.
Dunk Tank.
High School Sports
Volleyball. Byers & Bennett at Bennett Invitational, 8 a.m.
Cross Country. Byers & Strasburg @ St. Vrain Invite, Lyons, 8 a.m.
Volleyball. Deer Trail Tournament, 9 a.m.
Softball. Strasburg @ Berthoud Tournament, TBA.
JV Football. Bennett @ Strasburg, 11 a.m.
JV Football. Strasburg @ Bennett, 11 a.m.
Middle School Sports
Volleyball. Limon Tourney, 9 a.m.
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Island Soups Company recalls six products because of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum
Company name: Island Soups Company, Inc. of Saint Albans, New York
Product names:
- Six Gungo Peas Soup, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506768
- Gungo Peas Soup no Meat, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506744
- Red Peas Soup, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506737
- Red Peas Soup no Meat, net weight 16 ounces, UPC610074506720
- Mannish Water, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506751
- Fish Soup, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 797734884937
All products coded BEST BEFORE dates July 2015 through June 2018
Reason for recall: Possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes foodborne botulism
Distribution: Internet sales
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Today’s Events – Friday, Sept. 9
AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m., Bennett Anythink library.
Al-Anon family group. 7-8 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)822-9237 or (303)888-4525.
Bennett Days
Free Guaranty Bank BBQ Lunch. 11 a.m., Bennett Guaranty Bank.
Fireworks hosted by Bennett Fire Protection District. After the football game, Bennett High School.
High School Sports
Football. Strasburg @ Bennett, 7 p.m.
Softball. Strasburg @ Berthoud Tournament, TBA.
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Today’s Events – Thursday, Sept. 8
Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.
I-70 Regional Economic Advancement Partnership. 11:45 a.m., Front Range Airport. Lunch available for $15.
Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.
Bennett Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Station No. 3.
Byers Park & Recreation District Board. 7 p.m., Quint Valley Fairgrounds.
Eastern Plains Honor Guard practice. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall. (303)719-8292.
AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane, (303)717-2263.
Middle School Sports
Football. Fort Logan @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.
Football. Cornerstone Christian @ 4 p.m.
Volleyball. Wiggins @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.