Integrated Asset Services®, LLC (IAS®) (www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuations, today released its IAS360™ House Price Index (HPI). Based on the timeliest and most granular data available in the industry, the benchmark index for national house prices gained 1.6% in May. The latest IAS report, which reflects the largest one-month increase in the IAS360 HPI since July of 2005, follows a fractional gain in April. The index had previously fallen more than 19% from its high-water mark in June of 2007. U.S. house prices are still down 10.5% year over year, but all four of the U.S. census regions reported positive numbers for May. In order of gains, the Northeast was up 3.2%, the Midwest 1.9%, the South 1.1%, and the West 0.9%. The South was the only census region down in April. “Two month's worth of positive data hardly signals a turn in the national housing market," said Dave McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services, “but we have to be encouraged by what we’re seeing in several important counties and neighborhoods.” In fact, the IAS360 HPI reported gains in May for nine of the nation’s 10 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), a notable turnaround from just two months ago when Denver was the only region in the nation with positive performance. For its part, Denver added another 0.4% in May, while Boston and Chicago followed solid April numbers with increases of 3.7% and 1.5%, respectively. The gains in the West, meanwhile, were particularly apparent with San Francisco up 3.0%, Los Angeles 2.8%, and San Diego 1.2%. Only the Las Vegas housing market continued to slide with a drop of 0.9% for the month. “We’re seeing a mix shift in home sales and that’s manifesting itself as increased pricing,” said John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. “For a while, the bulk of homes sales were distressed properties in declining neighborhoods. Home affordability combined with tax credits have proven compelling. Sales are shifting back to more traditional submarkets and neighborhoods. That said, there is still a lot of downward pressure on pricing due to foreclosures and recent changes in the appraisal process. We aren’t out of the woods yet.” “With all of the political and regulatory uncertainties combined with rising unemployment and foreclosure inventories, it’s too soon to speculate that a housing recovery is really here,” said McCarthy. “However, I’m confident that the IAS360 will be the first to report a turn in the markets when they start to occur.” The IAS360 House Price Index is a comprehensive housing index tracking monthly change in the median sales price of detached single-family residences across the U.S. The index, based on all arms-length transactions, tracks data of 15,000 neighborhoods, that roll up to report on the changes in 360 counties, nine census divisions, four regions, and the nation overall. The IAS360 House Price Index is delivered on a monthly basis.
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Saeng Myong Martial Arts will hold a yard sale in the Nickel Center parking lot, 300 Nickel St. (across from the Broomfield Target) on Saturday, July 18 from 8am-4pm.Proceeds from the sale will go to the Gratitude Through Giving Scholarship Fund, a student created and supported fund that enables local children and young women in the Model Mugging program to receive self defense instruction.
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Warm summer days naturally invite people to run through the sprinklers, drink ice-cold beverages and devour delicious gourmet food hot from the grill. With around 65 percent of American homes owning one or more outdoor grills or smokers, they’ve become a popular way to bring friends and family together. Whether you are a novice at the grill or possess cooking-with-live-fire prowess, Weber recently launched a trio of videos aimed to motivate grillers everywhere. Weber’s Grill Master Series features grilling’s elite Jamie Purviance and Steven Raichlen as they compare notes on techniques, what inspired these classically trained chefs to pursue the art of cooking with live fire, and what led to their biggest grilling mistakes. As part of Weber’s Grill Master Series, Raichlen and Purviance discuss what inspired them to become professional outdoor grilling experts and teachers. By tapping into their current projects, it lights the fire in all of us to learn new techniques and try out new recipes. Sample a taste of inspiration here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRN-VTuA0aw. It’s important to Grill Masters to truly understand what a grill does to food. It doesn’t merely heat it up, it offers the inherent nature of fire to enhance flavor. A Grill Master understands the difference in woods, briquettes, and temperature control to deliver results. This video explores “Cooking with Live Fire,” offering delicious insights from Purviance and Raichlen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBC3x4eTEDQ . The process of becoming a Master Griller may have some hiccups along the way, and that’s okay. This is a journey! Do you overcrowd your grill? Do you control the fire or let it control you? Whether you’ve experienced a towering inferno or impatiently used a grill before you’ve become acquainted, own your mistakes and move on. Take a look at the Masters’ mistakes and learn from them: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRN-VTuA0aw). Who ARE these Grill Masters? In case you haven't had the opportunity to watch them on television or try recipes from their top-selling grilling cookbooks, Jamie Purviance and Steven Raichlen are passionate backyard chef royalty. Jamie Purviance graduated from Stanford University and the Culinary Institute of America (with high honors) before launching his career as a food writer. He is the author of several best-selling cookbooks, including Weber’s Real Grilling™ (which has sold almost one million copies to date), Weber’s Charcoal Grilling™, and his newest book Weber’s Way to Grill™. He has appeared on several national television shows as well as on PBS, CNN, the History Channel and the Food Network. As a regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines—and a popular teacher at cooking schools across the country—Purviance has helped millions of people to grill like professionals. Steven Raichlen is a journalist, TV host, and multi-award-winning author—but he may be best known as the man who reinvented barbecue. Raichlen wrote the best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series (more than 4 million copies in print). Raichlen has appeared on virtually every major national TV show. In 2000, in partnership with Weber Grills, he created Barbecue University, a unique cooking school held at the luxurious Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, which was hailed by the Food Network as the “#1 Barbecue Experience in the U.S.” Raichlen also battled—and defeated—Iron Chef Roksbura Michiba in a “Battle of the Barbecue Gods” on Japanese television. For more insights, tips, recipes and resources check out www.TheWeberNewsroom.com or www.Weber.com
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The Taste of Shakespeare presents Merchant of Venice tells the story of greed, prejudice, love, and mercy. Antonio and Shylock run at odds throughout the story, after Antonio borrows from Shylock, and Shylock demands his infamous "pound of flesh". The women in this play are surprisingly strong characters, and are instrumental in resolving all the plot's problems.Stephany Roscoe directs this joint production of Longmont Theater's Taste of Shakespeare, and the Lafayette Theater Company.Performance Dates and LocationsAll performances are FREE, even the indoor shows. Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change.For outdoor performances, please bring your own seating, sunscreen, bug spray, beverages, etc., as you see fit. We'll provide the entertainment.For indoor performances, doors will open a half-hour before curtain, for general-admission seating.Below are the planned dates and locations.July 17, 2009 Friday, 7:30 pm Longmont, Longmont Theater - indoorsJuly 19, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Erie, Coal Creek ParkMay move to evening if there are ball games. Check back in late May for updatesJuly 26, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Boulder, Civic Center Plaza (on 13th, next to Dushanbe Teahouse)August 1, 2009 Saturday, 2:00 pm Lyons, Sandstone ParkAugust 2, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Loveland, Foote Lagoon AmphitheatreAugust 7, 2009 Friday, 7:30 pm Boulder, Dairy Center - indoorsAugust 9, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Longmont, Roosevelt Park Rose Garden, west side of parkAugust 15, 2009 Saturday, 7:30 pm Lafayette, Mary Miller Theater - indoorsA Taste of Shakespeare is an educational and outreach program of the Longmont Theatre Company.For more information go to www.longmonttheatre.org
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Check out the photos. We happened on this ladybug condo project just as we were starting down from the summit. I counted them and there were over a zillion. On one branch. Amazing!
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Jarrow International summer camp is a big hit this summer! Thus far we have explored several countries of Africa. The Denver Zoo came with African animals and walked us through an African Safari; Belly dancers performed at our campus and taught us traditional belly-dancing techniques from Morocco and Egypt. Adjei Abankwah, co-founder of Bao Bao Fest, brought drums, flutes and other handmade instruments from Ghana for us to look at and play. Like what you hear? Inquire within to sign your child up to discover various countries all over the world! Call 303-443-0511 to learn more...Save $50 on tuition if you enroll a friend
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The Taste of Shakespeare presents Merchant of Venice tells the story of greed, prejudice, love, and mercy. Antonio and Shylock run at odds throughout the story, after Antonio borrows from Shylock, and Shylock demands his infamous "pound of flesh". The women in this play are surprisingly strong characters, and are instrumental in resolving all the plot's problems.Stephany Roscoe directs this joint production of Longmont Theater's Taste of Shakespeare, and the Lafayette Theater Company.Performance Dates and LocationsAll performances are FREE, even the indoor shows. Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change.For outdoor performances, please bring your own seating, sunscreen, bug spray, beverages, etc., as you see fit. We'll provide the entertainment.For indoor performances, doors will open a half-hour before curtain, for general-admission seating.Below are the planned dates and locations.July 17, 2009 Friday, 7:30 pm Longmont, Longmont Theater - indoorsJuly 19, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Erie, Coal Creek ParkMay move to evening if there are ball games. Check back in late May for updatesJuly 26, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Boulder, Civic Center Plaza (on 13th, next to Dushanbe Teahouse)August 1, 2009 Saturday, 2:00 pm Lyons, Sandstone ParkAugust 2, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Loveland, Foote Lagoon AmphitheatreAugust 7, 2009 Friday, 7:30 pm Boulder, Dairy Center - indoorsAugust 9, 2009 Sunday, 2:00 pm Longmont, Roosevelt Park Rose Garden, west side of parkAugust 15, 2009 Saturday, 7:30 pm Lafayette, Mary Miller Theater - indoorsA Taste of Shakespeare is an educational and outreach program of the Longmont Theatre Company.For more information go to www.longmonttheatre.org
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The Longmont Theatre Company Youth Theatre is proud to present its annual summer theatre workshop. This year they are performing, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit," and 'Wipeout.'The Elementary program is proud to present 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.'Peter Rabbit, unlike sisters Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, is following the advice of his tummy (and his cousin, Benjamin) versus the advice of his mother. Everyone (and we mean everyone!) knows that you stay out of Mr. McGregor's garden. But Peter and Benjamin still venture into a world filled with excitement, adventure and scrumptious vegetables! The thrills are just beginning when the angry farmer spots the silly bunnies.Youwill meet other fun characters such as Caw and Kem, the two silly crows who know that a picket fence could never stop a bird. And who can forget the easy-going Cat, just waiting around the garden for her own meal. And, of course, there's Mr. McGregor, the angry, befuddled farmer, who is willing to go to great lengths to protect his garden. This sparkling musical adaptation of Potter's wonderful story is filled with delightful tunes that will make everyone smile. From Mr. McGregor's "This Is War," and Caw and Kem's "Bugs and Berries," to the beloved finale of "The Family That Sings Together," this will have your audiences hopping with delightThe teen program will be presenting 'Wipeout' a surf musical.Wax up your surfboards, get out your beach blankets and catch the wave of this swell surf musical! It's just another sunny day at Avalon Beach until Mom and Pop announce they're selling their beloved surf shop and teen hangout. The snobbish developers from the nearby ritzy Cove want Avalon's stretch of sand... for a parking lot! But Mom and Pop's daughter Midge and all the loyal Avalon kids are determined-they're not going to let that happen! Riptide, the local kahuna, enters the big surf contest to vie for the grand prize money that will keep The Shack's doors open, but the crowd from the Cove will do anything to put the kibosh on Rip winning the prize money, including sabotage! When Riptide breaks his leg in a surfing accident (thanks to the conniving developer's son Reef), it's up to Midge to step onto her Billabong and go up against the big boys. Pop, a former surfing champion himself, comes through to help his little surfer girl in a sweet surfing cram session that gets all the kids amped for the big event! This surf musical-complete with hysterical onstage surfing that's easy to stage-takes us back to a simpler time when life was keen, the music was cool and the world was about to change. Gnarly, dudes!Performances are July 10 & 11 at 7pm and July 12 at 2pm, Tickets are $10 and avaible online or at the door. Performances will be held at the Longmont Performing Arts Complex, 513 Main Street. Hope to see you there!
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Integrated Asset Services®, LLC (IAS®) (www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuation, this month celebrated the first anniversary of its IAS360 House Price Index (http://www.iasreo.com/ias360_update.html). The IAS360 HPI remains the only index to track U.S. housing trends at a county level. The index tracks monthly change in the median sales price of detached single-family residences in more than 15,000 “neighborhoods” across the U.S., then rolls the data up to 360 counties, nine census divisions, four regions, and the nation overall. The timeliness of the data, which is based on all arms-length transactions occurring in underlying neighborhoods, makes the IAS360 HPI a leading indicator for housing price trends in the U.S. The index was recently awarded Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine’s Editors’ Choice Award. “The granularity of the IAS360 HPI takes it deeper into U.S. housing data than other observational tools” said David McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services. “And given the timely monthly reporting, we’ll be the first to see the markets turn at the county level.” IAS’ methodology integrates multiple data sources beginning with familiar Census Block, most Multiple Listing Services, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HUD, and county recorder data. These feed to an automated valuation model for individual home value index designed to track housing prices for banks and investors. The IAS360 HPI measures median sales price trends at multiple areas within a county to report price performance within an individual market. The index covers only single-family homes, though IAS does provide a separate report on condos. IAS’s innovative methodology has been well-received by a demanding marketplace. With its timely and granular data, the IAS 360 has been receiving increasing press attention since its first appearance 12 months ago. In addition to its recognition by Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, the index has received increasing coverage by leading industry media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, U.S. News &World Report, Business Week, Reuters, ABC News Radio, CBS News Radio, Housing Wire, Mortgage Banking Magazine, Mortgage Servicing News, and National Mortgage News. “The better housing price indexes are all useful at the Metropolitan Statistical Area level,” said McCarthy. “The IAS360 adds another level of information with its neighborhood data. That, plus the fact the index captures seasonality, makes it quite valuable to homebuyers, lenders, and investors.” For the financial services industry, the IAS360 HPI provides the logic to determine value, risk, and volatility for loss mitigation and short sale negotiations. This data gives lenders an indication of market movement and sets a median price range covering the previous six quarters. Regression testing of the IAS methodology has proven that the IAS360 HPI index and forecasts are extremely accurate.
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Bicycle advocate Ryan Van Duzer will mount his New Belgium three-speed cruiser bike to embark on a two-wheeled journey across the U.S. this coming weekend. As he spreads the gospel of New Belgium Brewing’s Team Wonderbike and his life-long passion for biking, Van Duzer will chronicle his travels through blogs, videos and Twitter updates at http://www.newbelgium.com/duzer. Track his journey and ride along when he gets to your neighborhood to share a meal, a beer or a story.Launching Saturday, June 20 from San Diego, Van Duzer will be meeting with advocacy groups, bike lovers, and city planners from America’s Bicycle Friendly Cities as recognized by the League of American Bicyclists. Van Duzer will conclude his trip in Washington, D.C., where he plans to meet with League representatives as well as members of the administration.“Although I am thrilled to make a statement about the benefits of bicycling, I really enjoy the daily adventures of new terrain, camping in remote areas and learning about the lives of the people that I meet,” said Van Duzer. “I hope I inspire folks to dust off their bikes or up the ante on their current biking routines, showing that it is a sustainable, fun way to commute – across town or across the country.”New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is sponsoring Van Duzer’s travels as part of its Team Wonderbike initiatives (http://www.newbelgium.com/team-wonderbike). Team Wonderbike was created by New Belgium to inspire and encourage folks to use their bike instead of their car as often as possible. Team Wonderbike membership is currently 15,000 strong, with more to join as Van Duzer’s inspirational trek will inevitably get people to thinking, “If he can ride across the country, I can ride to work!”“Duzer is a living, breathing example of what one person can do with the power of a bike,” said Bryan Simpson, New Belgium Spokesperson and Team Wonderbike Spokes Model. “He’s ready to prove you can ride across the country on a three-speed so that others might make a smaller effort in everyday life. Those things add up and Duzer has become something of a personal hero of mine.”Check Duzer out in towns like these and maybe in your neighborhood:• Oceanside, CA• Flagstaff, AZ• Shawnee and Lawrence, KS• Columbia, MO• Carmel, IN• Columbus, OH• Arlington and Alexandria, VA• Washington, D.C.Visit http://www.newbelgium.com/duzer to look at the map and much more.
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Four out of five U.S. women are dissatisfied with their appearance, according to the Eating Disorder Foundation. Denver’s Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com) hopes to reverse this statistic with the launch of a new Body Image Group. This 12-week program, which strives to help people build healthier body beliefs, is ongoing; new participants can join at any time. “A majority of women in the United States struggle with unrealistic body expectations and strive for unattainable ideals,” explains Carolyn Jones, RN, MS, LPC, director of nursing at the Eating Recovery Center. “Over the course of the 12-week Body Image Group, we explore ways to reconnect with your body, accept your body in the present moment and appreciate your body for allowing you to live your life.” Led by Jones, an eating disorders expert with more than 17 years of experience helping people build healthy body beliefs, this breakthrough group meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the outpatient department of the Eating Recovery Center. The Body Image Group is open to adults 17 and older working through eating disorder treatment, as well as those who may not have experienced anorexia or bulimia, but who want to build more positive body beliefs. “An unhealthy body image is one of the most difficult things to change in recovery, yet it is one of the most common causes of relapse,” explains Jones. “Our goal is to help individuals identify ways an unhealthy body image is preventing them from living out their values and develop new coping skills that will help them replace negative thoughts and behaviors with healthy ones.” Founded by nationally-recognized eating disorder experts, the Eating Recovery Center is one of the only treatment facilities offering a full spectrum of recovery options for adults, including inpatient and residential care, partial hospitalization and outpatient programming. The Center combines medical management and psychiatric evaluation with therapeutic interventions, including dialectical behavioral therapy groups, education groups, process groups, expressive arts therapy, yoga, personalized dietary counseling, culinary lessons and massage therapy. Participation in the Body Image Group costs $50 per session. However, Jones notes that participants’ insurance may cover all or part of this cost. For more information, please call 877.825.8584 or visit http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com. About the Eating Recovery Center Located in the heart of Denver’s medical district, the Eating Recovery Center is the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region that offers adults a full spectrum of eating recovery treatment options. Services offered include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs to meet each patient’s unique needs. The Eating Recovery Center combines highly-trained medical staff with a unique integrated treatment philosophy to make each patient's successful recovery a life-restoring event. For more information, visit http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com/. ### Contact: Shannon Fern Office: 303-433-7020 Cell: 303-667-3553 sfern@csg-pr.com
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Leaders of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the innovation catalyst that helps great ideas become viable clean tech businesses, today stood with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who called for governors from the Rocky Mountain region and across the country to embrace the New Energy Economy and support entrepreneurs participating in the $1 million Clean Tech Open business competition. The national business competition has helped more than 120 entrepreneurs launch companies and subsequently raise more than $125 million in external funding since its inception in 2006.“Today I stand with 64 ecopreneurs whose optimism and innovation represent the future of Colorado and this nation’s economy,” said Ritter. “I call on governors from around the Rocky Mountain region to support this event that will help drive the creation of green collar jobs across the region.”The Clean Tech Open is a partner in Governor Ritter’s 21st Century strategy to lead Colorado forward and establish the state as a national and international leader in the New Energy Economy, attracting thousands of new jobs and hundreds of new companies as Colorado leads the country toward a new energy future.The 2009 Clean Tech Open competition includes more than a $1 million in total prizes and a “100K Jobs Challenge” to create 100,000 clean tech jobs in America over the next five years.“We are honored to have the support of Governor Ritter as we drive the development of a clean, sustainable economy in the Rocky Mountain West,” said Richard Franklin, co-chair of The Clean Tech Open, Rocky Mountain chapter. “Many of the participants are first-time entrepreneurs who rely on the influence of local and state leaders to sharpen the focus of our region’s venture capitalists, academic institutions and laboratories on the economic opportunities clean technology offers.”A total of 64 early-stage startups in the Rocky Mountain region participated in this year’s competition, from a variety of clean tech categories: companies as varied as creating biofuels from waste, to transportation companies working to create more efficient engines.Twelve regional semifinalists will be selected later this month to compete for three regional prizes of cash and services worth $50,000. Similar regional competitions will also take place in California and the Pacific Northwest. The regional winners will then face off in a national competition this fall, vying for the Grand Prize of $250,000 in cash and services.In addition, semifinalists will be invited to participate in the Clean Tech Open Accelerator program, where they will be given hands-on training and experience in all aspects of starting and sustaining their businesses from national experts in venture capital, business, law, marketing and sustainability.
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How to Heal Yourself, Women's Creative Power, and Men's Spirituality are all fun six-week classes that start the first week of July. How to Heal Yourself is the prerequisite for our year-long Clairvoyant program, but is a valuable class for anyone, and includes energy tools you can use every day in any situation. See our website for more information: www.PsychicHorizonsCenter.org, or call 303-440-7171.Aura healings and short readings are available an our healing clinics in Boulder and Westminster. Call for more information.
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Come by the Post at 105 West Emma St. in Lafayette on July 11th and 12th to view a huge outdoor selection of useful household items, electronics, decor, and antiques, and at the same time help us to support our Nations Veterans of Foreign Wars, and those currently serving. This two day event is open to the public.
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Howard Lorton Galleries has just received over 75 new pieces of beautiful furniture from Theodore Alexander. To mark the occasion, Howard Lorton’s has taken an extra 10% off the already discounted price on all Theodore Alexander furniture – over 250 different pieces in all. Theodore Alexander’s gorgeous, finely crafted furniture is now an even better value! Included in the shipment is a large selection of pieces from the Castle Bromwich collection. The collection gets its name from an Jacobean manor house in rural England (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Bromwich_Hall). Made entirely from reclaimed wood, the Castle Bromwich collection seemlessly blends timeless furniture designs with environmental sustainability. With a carefully waxed finish that gives it a deep shine and depth of color, each piece has a wonderfully lustrous look. At the same time, the antiqued wood gives the collection a rustic feel. Howard Lorton’s sale on Theodore Alexander furniture ends June 27th. Hurry in for the best selection!
The Rotary Club of Boulder Flatirons has received the District 5450 Governor’s Award. The award was given at the District Conference and is in recognition to the club for its proactive and creative strategies to influence membership growth and retention. Rotarians Alta Drumm and Carolyn Marino accepted the award on behalf of the club. The club will also be honored with the Presidential Citation award at the Rotary International Convention in Birmingham, England, later this month. Boulder Flatirons Rotary Club was chartered in 1997 and currently has 40 members. Among its ongoing projects is support of Justice High School, Meals on Wheels of Boulder, the Parenting Place and Attention Homes -- all in Boulder, as well as a hearing screening project in Mante, Mexico, and water projects in India, Rwanda and Ecuador. Members meet weekly on Wednesday mornings at East Boulder Senior Center. For more information about the club, visit www.boulderflatironsrotary.org. Information about other clubs in this area will be found at www.rotary5450.org.
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eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, which has successfully connected learners to online education since 1999, announces the Denver launch of a new national program aimed at helping adults kick start their careers through education, entitled “Career Stimulus Package” (www.careerstimulus.com). The comprehensive career education program will offer undereducated, underemployed adults access to online education opportunities, including up to $4 million in full-tuition scholarships, and job shadowing programs at some of America’s most innovative companies. At the center of the campaign is a 40-city RV “Empowerment Tour” offering free career coaching services. The tour starts in Denver, Colorado on June 12, 2009 and concludes in Los Angeles on September 9, 2009. The goal of the Career Stimulus Package and Empowerment Tour is to help Americans improve their lives through higher education and career resources. The Denver Empowerment Tour will begin at 7:00 a.m. on June 12 at Skyline Park at 17th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver, with career coaching sessions, and conclude at 5:00 p.m. At the Denver launch event, a press conference will be held at 10:30 a.m. featuring Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien. O’Brien will discuss the importance of higher education and Colorado initiatives aimed at improving adult education. “Colorado needs an educated workforce to move forward with the New Energy Economy, a robust aerospace industry, health care and many other growing segments of our economy,” said Colorado’s Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien. “Colorado is one of the states best poised to rebound and now is a good time for non-traditional students to prepare themselves for the upswing.” Alyssa Ohleyer, a Project Working Mom recipient from Idaho Springs, will also speak at the press conference. Project Working Mom is the previous eLearners.com full-tuition scholarship campaign that received more than 400,000 applications during the eighteen month campaign. You can read Alyssa’s winning essay at http://tinyurl.com/Project-Working-Mom-Recipient. The Career Stimulus Package and Empowerment Tour is the voice designed to help adult Americans overcome the barriers of time, money and confidence in pursuing a college degree. The scholarships provided by the participating schools, and the scholarship funds raised during the tour, is one small but significant step in helping to alleviate the financial burden. By studying online, students can do class work from home, during their lunch hour at work, and at any time of day mitigating the obstacle of time. And through the comprehensive Career Stimulus Package efforts, adults can get the knowledge and information they need to feel confident about returning to school. “Everyone talks about the crisis in education, but nobody is focusing on the root cause —the lack of college educated adults in the U.S.,” explained Terrence Thomas, EVP Marketing Operations for eLearners.com. “Not only is the fact that more than 70% of Americans aged 25 and older not having a bachelor’s degree debilitating to the competitive status of our nation, but it’s adversely affecting future generations as these adults ultimately become parents and we need them to be education role models for America’s children.” The tour’s primary ambassador is Flavia Colgan, a passionate advocate for education over the past decade. She served as the first woman and youngest Chief of Staff in the country for Pennsylvania’s Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll. And, most recently she has appeared as a correspondent and commentator on several national TV networks including CBS, MSNBC and FOX. "While the Career Stimulus Package and Empowerment Tour are a catalyst for discussion and change, they are certainly not enough," said Colgan. "Funding for non-traditional adult education must become an ongoing national priority. Half of the projected job growth in the United States over the next decade will require a college degree. To truly strengthen America's workforce, we need to equip adults to take on these jobs. If we can educate, we can empower and employ. It's the solution to America's current and future economic woes." The components of the Career Stimulus Package include: Full-Tuition Scholarships The Career Stimulus Package campaign will award full-tuition scholarships to adults who have applied through www.careerstimulus.com. The scholarships will let deserving adults attend an accredited online college or university tuition free. The total value of these scholarships, which range from the associate’s level to the Ph.D. level, is about $4 million. Participating schools providing the scholarships include: American Public University, Ashworth College, Bryant & Stratton College, Capella University, Ellis University, Everest University, Virginia College, and Western Governors University. To apply for a scholarship, applicants must submit a short application and essay describing their goals, why they want to go back to school and past instances of triumph over adversity. The participating schools will select the recipients. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is October 31. Job Shadowing The individuals selected to receive scholarships will also receive a one-week, paid job shadowing opportunity with one of the Career Stimulus Package participating companies, including: CareerBuilder.com, Dictionary.com, ZipRealty, Entrepreneur Magazine, eLance, EducationDynamics, Habitat for Humanity, spud! and Orbitek, LLC. This job shadowing opportunity will provide scholarship recipients the chance to learn more about the industries they have interest in and will also provide the opportunity to network with professionals. The Tour The “Empowerment Tour: Educate. Empower. Employ.” Will travel to approximately 40 cities across the country by RV. The tour will launch in Denver on June 12 and conclude in Los Angeles on September 9. The tour will offer free career laser coaching sessions to help Americans discover what is holding them back and the strategies needed to move toward success. The two participating career coaches are Denver residents. Michael Cushman is the immediate-past president of the Denver Coach Federation and Ayn Fox is a certified Master Coach by the International Coach Federation. Both Cushman and Fox will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at each tour stop. Reservations are being accepted online for Michael Cushman at www.empowermenttour.com; reservations for Ayn Fox will be accepted on location. In addition to free career coaching sessions, each Empowerment Tour stop will feature an Education Station where people can apply for a full-tuition scholarship. The Empowerment Tour will also include Donation Stations at each stop where people can donate old suits and other interview appropriate attire. Each tour stop will also include complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day. For more information on the Career Stimulus Package, The Empowerment Tour and the full-tuition scholarships and job shadowing opportunities, visit www.careerstimulus.com. For additional information on the Empowerment Tour, including dates and locations go to www.empowermenttour.com.
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Campers will have the opportunity to explore different cultures through art, music, dance, sports and language. Various visitors will come to our campus to engage campers in fun daily activities...local artists, dancers, storytellers, theatre, yoga, and much more! All age groups will have the opportunity to prepare authentic recipes and taste foods from around the world. Elementary campers will take regular day trips within our commuity to parks, museums, swimming, pints of interest, and regional destination such as sports events. Sign your child up today! Call 303-443-0511 ext. 100
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According to a new study by BancVue, almost two in five Americans are unable to classify their current bank as “Mr. or Ms. Right”, with dissatisfaction higher among those with most of their money in large banks. In fact, almost one in two (49%) of big bank customers claim their current bank is far from “the one”. To help people “break up” with Mr. /Ms. Wrong, CheckingFinder.com has launched the Switch Kit, designed to make it effortless to switch to a high interest, free checking account with no minimum balance, no monthly fees and nationwide ATM fee refunds. “CheckingFinder.com’s Switch Kit makes breaking up with an unhealthy banking relationship hassle-free,” says Gabe Krajicek, Chief Executive Officer of BancVue, the creators of CheckingFinder.com. “And, banking customers end up with better products with the better service of a community financial institution.” But how do you know if you are in an unhealthy banking relationship? Mr. Krajicek suggests consumers ask themselves the “Six Simple Questions You Can Bank On”: 1. Does your bank treat you like a number? 2. Do you feel that you are getting as much out of the relationship as the bank is? 3. Fairness in banking tends to show itself in the form of fees. Does your bank over-charge you on fees? 4. Do you have open communication? In other words, does your bank keep you informed about your existing accounts or better opportunities? 5. Does your bank show you appreciation for entrusting your money with them? 6. Is your bank well run and stable? Check out the “Statement of Condition” to get a snapshot of its health. The answers to these questions can help determine if breaking up from a banking relationship makes sense. Interestingly, two-thirds (67%) of bank account-holding Americans admit they wouldn’t hesitate to consider breaking up with their bank, with 75% with most of their money in big banks. And, what they are looking for in their Mr. or Ms. Right bank: less fees (39%), higher interest rates (32%), better banking products (29%) and ATM refunds (29%). CheckingFinder.com, the one-stop-shop for the best high-yield checking accounts among community banks and credit unions, not only allows you to find an open a free, high interest checking account in minutes, but has developed a tool to make the break up go smoothly—The Switch Kit. The Switch Kit makes switching to a new account painless, with detailed instructions for transferring direct deposits, automatic payments, online bill payments and closing the preexisting account. The Switch Kit also provides downloadable direct deposit and auto-payment forms, making the switch hassle free. The accounts on CheckingFinder.com give customers free checking accounts with CD-like yields, no monthly fees and nationwide ATM fee refunds when they do simple activities, including accepting eStatements, utilizing direct deposit, accessing online banking, and using their debit card. All of these things help save the financial institutions money, and unlike the big banks that keep it for themselves, these financial institutions are returning the savings to their account holders in the form of higher yields. “Breaking up may seem tough at first, but with the right tools, such as CheckingFinder.com and The Switch Kit the perfect bank mate is only a click away,” concludes Krajicek.
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