As part of the vibrant fall lecture series at Valkarie Gallery\, Nicki Dollard presents a lecture titled “Art Therapy as an Everyday Practice for Mindfuln ess.” Nicki is a trauma therapist\, art therapist\, and art educa tor. The session covers art therapy as daily mindfulness and stress reduct ion for personal growth.
\nFind the full schedule and details here.
\n\n \n \n X-COST:$50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/verve-vision-voices-valkarie-gal lery-tickets-1993367486813?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49858@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:https://www.benefitsinaction.org/event-details/drink-local-do-good- old-121-brewhouse DESCRIPTION:Old 121 Brewhouse is hosting a fundraising happy hour on Friday \, September 18\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to support Benefits in Ac tion.\nFor every drink purchased\, $1 will be donated to support the work of Benefits in Action toward helping community members navigate food and h ealth-related benefits.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260918T190000 LOCATION:Old 121 Brewhouse @ 2010 S Oak St\, Lakewood\, CO 80227 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fundraiser for Benefits in Action URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/fundraiser-for-benefits-in-action/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nOld 121 Brewho use is hosting a fundraising happy hour on Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to support Benefits in Action.
\nFor every drink purchased\, $1 will be donated to support the work of Benefits in Action toward helping community members navigate food and hea lth-related benefits.
\n\n\n \n \n
https://ala medaconnects.org/event/fundraiser-for-benefits-in-action/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49859@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Sustainabil ity-and-Community-Development/Neighborhood-Support/Love-Lakewood-Day-2026/ Love-Lakewood-Day-2026-Volunteer-Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Sign up for Love Lakewood Day\, a citywide volunteer event on S aturday\, Sept. 19\, where of neighbors come together to give back and con nect with their community.\nFrom painting vibrant murals and beautifying n eighborhood schools to packing meals and supporting local nonprofits\, the re’s a project for every passion and skill set. Show up solo or bring a gr oup\; your time and energy will help uplift schools\, neighborhoods\, and organizations throughout Lakewood. DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Love Lakewood Day URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/love-lakewood-day/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nSign up for Love Lakewood Day\, a citywide volunteer event on Saturday\, Sept. 19\, where of ne ighbors come together to give back and connect with their community.
\nFrom painting vibrant murals and beautifying neighborhood schools to pa cking meals and supporting local nonprofits\, there’s a project for every passion and skill set. Show up solo or bring a group\; your time and energ y will help uplift schools\, neighborhoods\, and organizations throughout Lakewood.
\n\n \n \nhttps://alamedaconnects.org/event/love-lakewood-d ay/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49078@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:https://denverfarmersmarket.com/ DESCRIPTION:Lakewood residents can shop close to home this summer at the Mi le Hi Church Farmers’ Market\, 9077 W. Alameda Ave.\, running Saturdays fr om 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sellout) from June 13 through Oct. 3\, with fresh produce\, baked goods\, and local art. DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T140000 LOCATION:Mile Hi Church @ 9077 W. Alameda Ave. RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20261003T000000Z;BYDAY=SA;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mile Hi Church Farmers’ Market URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/mile-hi-church-farmers-market/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nLakewood resid ents can shop close to home this summer at the Mile Hi Church Farmers’ Mar ket\, 9077 W. Alameda Ave.\, running Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sellout) from June 13 through Oct. 3\, with fresh produce\, bake d goods\, and local art.
\n\n \n \nhttps://alamedaconnect s.org/event/mile-hi-church-farmers-market/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-48699@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Weir Gulch Gardens Neighborhood Association\, Lakewood Sust ainable Neighborhoods Program and Bike Jeffco are excited to announce the 2026 Weir Gulch Weirdos on Wheels Bike-Friendly Streets Ride schedule. The se social\, hour-long excursions are a great way to meet neighbors and exp lore Lakewood’s great local trail system.\nThe routes are designed to be l ow-stress and are perfect for all ages and e-bike users. The focus will be on showing cyclists how to safely navigate the neighborhood while heading toward beautiful spots like the Weir Gulch Trail. For full details on the mes\, maps\, and to RSVP\, please reach out to Peter McNutt at petemcnutt@ yahoo.com or 303-880-8569.\n\nSun 4/12 – 10 am\nSun 5/3 – 10 am\nSun. 6/14 – 10 am\nSun. 7/12 – 10 am\nSun. 8/9 – 10 am\nSun. 9/20 – 10 am\nSat. 10/ 3 – Bike to Cider Days: 10 am\nSun. 10/4 – Bike to Cider Days: 10 am\nSun. 11/8 – 10 am DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T110000 LOCATION:Belmar Library RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T100000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T100000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260809T100000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T100000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T100000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T100000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261108T100000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Weir Gulch Weirdos on Wheels” 2026 Ride URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/weir-gulch-weirdos-on-wheels-2026-rid e/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nThe Weir Gulch Gardens Neighborhood Association\, Lakewood Sustainable Neighborhoods Pro gram and Bike Jeffco are excited to announce the 2026 Weir Gulch Weirdos o n Wheels Bike-Friendly Streets Ride schedule. These social\, hour-long exc ursions are a great way to meet neighbors and explore Lakewood’s great loc al trail system.
\nThe routes are designed to be low-stress and are perfect for all ages and e-bike users. The focus will be on showing cyclis ts how to safely navigate the neighborhood while heading toward beautiful spots like the Weir Gulch Trail. For full details on themes\, maps\, and t o RSVP\, please reach out to Peter McNutt at petemcnutt@yahoo.com or 303-88 0-8569.
\n\nSun 4/12 – 10 am\nSun 5/3 – 10 am\nSun. 6/14 – 10 am\nSun. 7/12 – 10 am\nSun. 8/9 – 10 am \nSun. 9/20 – 10 am\nSat. 10/3 – Bike to Cider Days: 10 am\nSun. 10/4 – Bike to Cider Days: 10 am\nSun. 11/8 – 1 0 am\n\n\n \n \nhttps://alamedaconnects.o rg/event/weir-gulch-weirdos-on-wheels-2026-ride/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49860@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Jeanne.Stongle@jeffco.k12.co.us\; https://mclain.jeffcopublicschool s.org/student-life/jobs-internships DESCRIPTION:The McLain Job Fair 2026 is coming up\, and they are looking fo r employers who want to hire eager students! If your business has open job s\, internships\, or part-time roles\, come connect with local students re ady to work. DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T160000 LOCATION:McLain Community High School @ 13600 West 2nd Place Lakewood\, Col orado 80228 ORGANIZER:mailto:Jeanne.Stongle@jeffco.k12.co.us SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:McLain Community High School Job Fair URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/mclain-community-high-school-job-fair / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nThe McLain Job Fair 2026 is coming up\, and they are looking for employers who want to hire eager students! If your busine ss has open jobs\, internships\, or part-time roles\, come connect with lo cal students ready to work.
\n\n \n \nhttps://ala medaconnects.org/event/mclain-community-high-school-job-fair/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49853@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:https://alamedaconnects.org/cider-days-2026/ DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lakewood’s harvest season with a live music stage spo nsored by ACBID and Alameda Connects. This year’s local bands feature soun ds from Americana\, bluegrass\, folk\, country music\, and more!\nIn addit ion to the music\, you can enjoy local food\, family activities\, vintage tractors\, cider\, and plenty of fall fun.\nBUY TICKETS DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T170000 LOCATION:Heritage Lakewood @ 801 S. Yarrow St.\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T100000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cider Days & ACBID Music Stage 2026 URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/cider-days-acbid-music-stage-2026/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nCelebrate Lake wood’s harvest season with a live music stage sponsored by ACBID and Alame da Connects. This year’s local bands feature sounds from Americana\, blueg rass\, folk\, country music\, and more!
\nIn addition to the music\, you can enjoy local food\, family activities\, vintage tractors\, cider\, and plenty of fall fun.
\n\n\n \n \nhttps://alamedaconnects.org/event/cider-days-acbid-music-stage- 2026/
X-COST:$12 - $17 X-TICKETS-URL:https://lakewood.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1079 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-48435@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z ATTACH:https://alamedaconnects.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Community-Mee ting-Header-Poster-300x200.png CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Alameda Connects\; (303) 274-1807\; acteam@alamedaconnects.org\; ht tps://alamedaconnects.org/about-us/alameda-connects-community-meeting/ DESCRIPTION:Alameda Connects Community Meetings\nThe First Wednesday of the month from 7:30 am to 9 am\n\n \nJoin us on the 1st Wednesday of each mo nth for our monthly community meeting. Meetings are from 7:30-9:00 AM at t he West Metro Fire Station\, 433 S. Allison Pkwy. Lakewood\, CO 80226.\nLa kewood Police Department and West Metro Fire Department provide a safety u pdate\, and representatives from the Lakewood Economic Development Departm ent\, West Metro Chamber\, Jeffco Commissioners\, and Bridge33 (Belmar) pr ovide updates on Alameda corridor economic growth and business development information.\n \n\nImportant Details:\n\nPARKING: Located at King Sooper s\, the Municipal building garage\, or the Cultural Center.Reminder: Don’t forget to bring any food items (and socks) to leave in The Action Center bins at the meeting!\nBIKE RACKS: Located outside the West Metro Fire Depa rtment.\nNO Community Meetings in April\, July\, August and December.\n\n \nMonthly agendas and previous presentations are found on our website her e. DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T090000 GEO:+39.70896;-105.086133 LOCATION:West Metro HQ @ South Allison Parkway 433\, 80226 Lakewood\, Color ado\, United States ORGANIZER;CN=Alameda Connects:mailto:acteam@alamedaconnects.org RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260603T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270106T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270203T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270303T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270505T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270602T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270901T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20271006T073000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20271103T073000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Alameda Connects Community Meeting URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/alamedaconnectscommunitymeeting/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \n \n \n\n \nAlameda Connects Community Meetings\nTh e First Wednesday of the month from 7:30 am to 9 am
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Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month fo r our monthly community meeting. Meetings are from 7:30-9:00 AM at the West Metro Fire Station\, 433 S. Allison Pkwy. Lakewood\, CO 80226.
\nLakewood Police Department and West Metro Fire Department provid e a safety update\, and representatives from the Lakewood Economic Develop ment Department\, West Metro Chamber\, Jeffco Commissioners\, and Bridge33 (Belmar) provide updates on Alameda corridor economic growth and business development information.
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Important Details:
\n\nPARKING: Located at King Soopers\, the Munici pal building garage\, or the Cultural Center.\n
Monthly agendas and previous presentations are found on our website here.
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https://alamedaconnects.or g/event/alamedaconnectscommunitymeeting/
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en:Community Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49862@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED BY ALAMEDA CONNECTS & BELMAR LIBRARY\nSave the Date! DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T200000 LOCATION:Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park @ 801 S. Yarrow St.\, Lakewood\, CO\ , 80226 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Haunted History Tours URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/haunted-history-tours/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nSPONSORED BY ALAMEDA CONNECTS & BELMAR LIBRARY
\nSave the Date!
\n\n \n \nhttps:// alamedaconnects.org/event/haunted-history-tours/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-48780@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:ACBID and Alameda Connects Board meetings will take place quart erly on the fourth Thursday of the month in March\, May\, and August\, and the third Thursday in November. ACBID Board meetings will convene at 12 noon\, and Alameda Connects Board meetings immediately afterward at 1 pm ( or as soon as the ACBID Board meeting adjourns). Unless otherwise noted\, all Board meetings will be held electronically on Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T140000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T130000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Alameda Connects Board Meetings URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/alameda-connects-board-meetings/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \nACBID and Alameda Con nects Board meetings will take place qua rterly on the fourth Thursday of the month in March\, May\, and August\, and the third Thursday in November. ACBID Boar d meetings will convene at 12 noon\, and Alameda Connects Board meetings immediately afterward at 1 pm (or as soon as the ACBID Board meeting adjourns). Unless otherwise noted\, all Bo ard meetings will be held electronically on Zoom.
\n\n \n \nhttps://alamedaconnects.org/event/alameda -connects-board-meetings/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OSEC-49625@alamedaconnects.org DTSTAMP:20260915T212913Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Notice: No Community Meetings In\nApril • July • August • Decem ber\n\n\n\nRemember\, we take a break from our regularly scheduled Alameda Connects Community Meeting\nin April\, July\, August\, and December.\n\nW hy we pause during these months:\n\nApril: Staff attends the annual Downto wn Colorado Inc conference to connect with other Business Improvement Dist ricts in Colorado and bring back best practices.\nJuly & August: On hiatus due to the summer break.\nDecember: Hosting the annual Member Appreciatio n Dinner\, where everyone can attend\, network\, and enjoy an Alameda Ave restaurant.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T080000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20270804T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20271201T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20280405T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20280705T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20280802T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20281206T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20290404T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20290704T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20290801T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20291205T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20300403T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20300703T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20300807T063000 RDATE;TZID=America/Denver:20301204T063000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:*NO* Alameda Connects Community Meeting (April/July/Aug/Dec) URL:https://alamedaconnects.org/event/noalamedaconnectscommunitymeeting/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \n \nNotice: No Community Mee tings In
\nApril • July • Augus t • December
\n\n\n\nRemember\, we take a break fr
om our regularly scheduled Alameda Connects Community Meeting
\nin April\, July\, August\, and D
ecember.
Why we pause du ring these months:
\n\nApril: Staff at tends the annual Downtown Colorado Inc conference to connect with other Business Impro vement Districts in Colorado and bring back best practices.\nJuly & August: On hiatus due to the summer break.\nDecember: Hosting the annual Member Appreciation Dinner\, where everyone can attend\, network\, and enjoy an Alameda Ave restaurant .\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n
https://alam edaconnects.org/event/noalamedaconnectscommunitymeeting/
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