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Volume VII, No. 11
April 2005
Celebrating Art With Youth
In March, over 500 parents, children, and teachers from 38 schools
celebrated Greenwood Village Youth Art Month at the Curtis Arts &
Humanities Center. Youth from elementary, middle, and high schools of the
Cherry Creek and Littleton School Districts showcased their imagination and
creativity through art and music.
“The Village encourages and celebrates the creativity of youth,” said Jo
Cole, Cultural Arts Coordinator. “The annual Youth Art Month exhibit provides
an opportunity for youth to display their creative expressions using multi-media
techniques.”
The Youth Art Month exhibit debuted on March 3 with an opening reception.
Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students lined up outside the Curtis
Center to get a glimpse of over 1,000 drawings, paintings, photography, and
sculptures submitted by students of area schools, as well as see and hear the
performing arts in action with music by the Franklin Flute Band of Franklin
Elementary school.
Youth Art Month has been observed nationally since 1961, to promote art
by encouraging children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade to create
artwork for exhibits in their state.
Since 1988, the Village has celebrated Youth Art Month.
“This is the most exciting and rewarding exhibit we have during the year,”
said Jo. “We are very proud to have the students work at the Curtis Center.”
For more information on Youth Art Month or other children’s activities at the
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, located at 2349 East Orchard Road in
Greenwood Village, please call 303-797-1779 or refer to the back page of this
newsletter.
GV Youth Performs
At The 47th Annual
Grammy Awards
Have you ever wanted to attend the Grammy
Awards to see and hear all your favorite music
stars? If the closest you have ever gotten to the
Grammy Awards is by watching it on television,
meet Kyle Heimbrock. Kyle recently traveled to
Los Angeles for a jam-packed musical adventure.
Kyle not only had the opportunity to attend the
Grammy Awards, but he also got to perform at the
awards and meet a number of music stars.
“The experience was a once in a lifetime
opportunity,” said Kyle. “It made me open my eyes
and made me realize what it is like to be a
professional musician.”
The Village’s very own youth and student at
Cherry Creek High School, Kyle was selected,
along with other talented high school students
from across the country, for a position in the
Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
program. The Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz
Ensembles program provides talented high school
musicians an opportunity to meet and play with
peer musicians from across the country, and
rehearse and perform in front of some of the
biggest names in the music industry.
In order to be selected, Kyle had to audition,
not in person, but through an audition he had to
put on video tape. Kyle had to compete with
hundreds of students along with their video tapes
from the U.S. and Canada.
“You make your tape and take your chances,”
said Kyle. “I was absolutely amazed when I found
out that I was selected. I was so excited that I
started jumping around the house and between
my tears I tried to explain to my parents what this
meant.”
Kyle, along with the other 28 students who
represented 29 cities, 13 states and two
Canadian provinces, traveled to Los Angeles,
California, in February for the program. Out of the
29 students selected, eight were vocalists
(singers) which included Kyle, and 21 were
instrumentalists who played a musical instrument.
Upon their arrival in California, the students
went immediately to work with rehearsals that
were intense. In two and a half days, the students
rehearsed for 17 hours. Kyle, along with the other
vocalists, had to memorize their music, so many
times Kyle found himself eating lunch on his own
to study his music parts as a bass vocalist.
“To me, this was a professional gig that I took
seriously,” added Kyle. “Learning the music was
made easier with the help of my jazz director Ms.
Kyle
Heimbrock, far
right, performing in the
Salute to Jazz
at the Music
Box Theater.
Leila Heil and friend Mrs.
Steffanie Grogan.”
After the intensive
rehearsals, Kyle and the
other student musicians
performed at popular jazz
clubs in Los Angeles where
the audiences were
supportive and very impressed with what the
students accomplished. As a grand finale, Kyle
and the other amazing student musicians took
their seats at the Grammy Awards, and performed
at the after party after the telecast of the event.
On Grammy night, Kyle and his group were on
the green carpet and saw most of the stars arrive,
some of whom he met, such as Queen Latifa, Tim
McGraw, Beyonce Knowles, Norah Jones, Jon
Hendrix, Al Giro, and Kurt Elling.
“They were all very nice people,” said Kyle.
“Queen Latifa and Tim McGraw stopped by and
told us that we sounded fabulous.”
Kyle is a bass vocalist who has been singing
since he was in middle school. He seems to have
found his passion in life, which he wants to share
with the rest of the world.
“Music brings forth opportunities and can take
you places you could never imagine,” said Kyle.
“Everyone I know in one way or another is moved
by the music they listen to. I would just love to be
able to add to that world.”
Kyle is a senior at Cherry Creek, and has been
accepted to several schools; he will attend one to
pursue a career in music production and
engineering. When asked what type of advice he
would give to other kids who are interested in
music, he gives advice that goes a long way.
“Do what you love and stick with it,” said Kyle.
“Practice hard and take it seriously. Rewards in
music, as in life, go to those who dream, work
hard, and never give up. As Rick Nelson said, ‘you
can’t please everyone, so ya got to please
yourself.’”
Do you know of a Village youth who has a story
or an achievement to share? Please call Melissa
Gallegos, Management Specialist, at
303-486-5749 or e-mail mgallegos@greenwood
village.com.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
9-1-1 Center Open House
9-1-1 Center
The Greenwood Village 9-1-1 Center
April 14 • 4-8 p.m.
has an important role in the Village.
Take a tour of the Greenwood Village Police Department
The 9-1-1 Center is responsible for
9-1-1 Center and learn how it operates.
handling both emergency and nonMeet the dispatchers who answer calls for emergency
emergency calls within the Village.
service and witness real emergency calls!
If you would ever have to call the
The second important question a 9-1-1
Greenwood Village Police Department’s 9-1-1
Specialist will ask is, “where are you?’ If they
Center for help, the 9-1-1 Center is responsible
for answering your call and getting a police officer know where you are, then they can send a police
officer to help you. Knowing your home address
to you. The 9-1-1 Center keeps people who live
and telephone number is very important.
and work in the Village safe.
The 9-1-1 Specialists are also responsible for
helping the police officers, providing them with
information when they need it. The 9-1-1 Center
keeps track of traffic problems and where police
officers are at all times.
If a police officer stops a person for any reason,
the police officer will call the 9-1-1 Center to make
sure the driver is not a criminal and has a valid
driver’s license. The 9-1-1 Specialists have a
number of computers that they use to get
information on people and vehicles.
Never be afraid to call the police if you need
help. The Greenwood Village Police Department’s
9-1-1 Center will do everything they can to keep
you safe and help you with your problem. Just
Have you ever thought that calling the
Greenwood Village Police Department is like filling remember, know your home address, telephone
number, and the reason you are making the call
a bicycle tire with air? Sound strange? And yet, a
so the Police can help you.
call made to the police is very much like filling a
The Greenwood Village Police Department is
low tire on a mountain bike.
never closed. It is the Police Department’s job to
The main purpose of the 9-1-1 Center is to
assure that your tires on the mountain bike are filled keep you safe and help you when you are most
afraid and in need of a helping hand. The 9-1-1
with enough air and the bike is in good running
Center will always be there to answer your call for
condition so that your ride is smooth and safe.
help and make sure to get a police officer to you.
At the 9-1-1 Center, all telephone calls are
answered by 9-1-1 Specialists. If you were to call
Tips To Know In An Emergency:
9-1-1, one of the most important questions a
9-1-1 Specialist will ask when you call is “what is
• Know your telephone number and home
your emergency?”
address.
The 9-1-1 Center is like the middle of a bicycle
• Try and pay attention to where you are —
tire — it holds the wire spokes in place and allows
restaurant, store, friend’s house.
the tire to travel safely down the road or up on the
• Do not be afraid to call police if you are
mountain trail.
frightened or something you see does not
The wire spokes in the wheel are the police
feel right.
officers sent to your home or where help is
• If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, stay on the
needed. When you call the police for help and tell
line so the 9-1-1 Specialist can speak with
them your problem or emergency, you are filling
you to make sure you are fine.
up the bike tire with air.
Is It Real
Or
Is It A Hoax?
Today more and more people can change photos by using software
on their computers. Because of e-mail and the Internet, hoax photos
(those that have been made to look different from the original in some
way) are seen quite often. See if you can tell which photos are real and
which are not. The changing of photos should only be done for fun.
1. President Bush doesn’t
notice his book is
upside down.
q Hoax q Real
6. A car loaded down with
lumber. Note the person
asleep in the front.
q Hoax q Real
3. A deer crashes
through a windshield.
q Hoax q Real
7. Natural enemies mend their
differences. A cat befriends
a mouse.
q Hoax q Real
2. A man shows off his
87-pound cat.
q Hoax q Real
4. A jet plane caught in the
instant that it breaks
through the sound barrier
and causes a sonic boom.
q Hoax q Real
5. An x-ray image of a woman’s
chest showing a metal fork
lodged in her stomach.
q Hoax q Real
12. Patrons of the fitness center
opt for the escalator instead
of the stairs.
q Hoax q Real
16. A double decker bus that
fell into a hole in the road.
q Hoax q Real
8. Shark Attack!
q Hoax q Real
13. A rare sighting of three
water spouts formed over
the ocean.
q Hoax q Real
9. A satellite image taken
during the Great Blackout
that occurred on the east
coast of the United States
in August 2003.
q Hoax q Real
10. Jets fly in formation over
Randolph Air Force Base
to spell out “USA.”
q Hoax q Real
11. A surfer spots an ominous
shape in the wave
approaching him.
q Hoax q Real
17. A truck, heavily loaded
down with corn, makes
its way to market.
q Hoax q Real
14. Two deer pause in a river
as a forest fire rages
behind them.
q Hoax q Real
15. A very large plane gets
stuck on the edge of a
major highway.
q Hoax q Real
18. A cat with different
colored eyes.
q Hoax q Real
Turn the page
for the answers to
Is It Real
Or Is It A Hoax?
Let’s Get Cooking
Make sure you get your parents’ help
in the kitchen with these recipes.
Purple Cow
Orange Slush
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Grape Juice
5 Cups Milk
1 Cup Milk
1 (Six Ounce) Can Unsweetened Orange
Juice Concentrate
1 Banana
6 Ice Cubes
What You Will Do:
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
• Mix all ingredients
in a blender or use What You Will Do:
electric or hand
• Place all ingredients in blender and
mixer.
blend until smooth.
Nutty Bananas
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
2 Tablespoons Milk
2 Bananas
Chopped Nuts
Wooden Sticks
What You Will Do:
• Mix peanut butter with milk.
• Peel bananas, cut in half
crosswise.
• Insert a stick in each flat end.
• Spread banana with peanut
butter mixture.
• Roll in chopped nuts.
• Place on waxed paper and
freeze until firm, about two
hours.
EXPERIENCE THE FUN!
T-BALL
FUN IN THE SUN
June 6-June 27 • Mondays: 9-10 a.m. or 10:15-11:15 a.m.
June 14-16, June 21-23,
July 6-7, July 12-14
and July 19-20
Silo Park • 9300 East Orchard Road
Ages: 4-1/2 - 6 years • Fee: $10/child (includes t-shirt)
We play catching games with beach balls, running games with hula hoops,
and hitting games with big red bats! If you have a mitt and want to bring it — fine.
It is not mandatory. Staff introduces the game of baseball with fun experiences
and teaches skills at the same time. Parents are welcome to watch.
Registration: Greenwood Village Residents: April 25-June 3.
All Others: May 3-June 3, or until filled.
Registration Form
Mail to: Greenwood Village PTR Department
6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4591
303-486-5773
Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________
Age and Grade:________________________________________________ Male or Female
Home Address:_______________________________________________________________
City/Zip Code:________________________________________________________________
Shirt Size: YM YL AM AL AXL
School Attending: _____________________________________________________________
Friend Registering with: ________________________________________________________
Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________
Parent Phone:_____________________ Emergency Phone/Name:_____________________
Fun In the Sun only:
Circle all that apply: June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, July 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20
List any allergies your child has (grass, peanut butter, etc.) ____________________________
T-ball only: 9 a.m. Session or 10:15 a.m. Session
Activity registering for: Circle all that apply
Fun In the Sun: $15/day
T-Ball: $10
(Check payable to Greenwood Village)
TOTAL FEE PAID $___________________
9 a.m.-12 p.m. • Silo Park
9300 East Orchard Road
Ages: 6-10 years • Fee: $15/day
(includes t-shirt and lunch)
June 14…
June 15…
June 16…
June 21...
June 22…
June 23…
July 6…
July 7…
July 12…
July 13…
July 14…
July 19…
July 20…
Puppets
String Art
Games
Science
Mosaic Art
Dogs
Insects
Camping
Acting
Clay
Luau
Olympics
Olympics
Spend a morning at the park
with our friendly counselors
and enjoy an array of
hands-on art activities.
You can also interact with live
animals, enjoy the dinosaurs
and raptors or build your own
bug house. Spend the morning
playing with parachutes,
kickball or tag with your friends.
Each day ends with lunch
and lots of smiles.
Registration:
Greenwood Village residents:
April 11-June 10.
All others:
April 25-June 10, or until filled.
Answers To Is It Real Or Is It A Hoax?
1. HOAX — The book in President Bush’s hand
has been digitally turned upside down.
2. HOAX — The cat has been digitally enlarged.
The cat which served as the model for this
photo actually weighs 21 pounds.
3. REAL — An unfortunate accident, but real. It
was caused by a deer jumping off an
overpass and landing on a passing car.
4. REAL — A photo taken over the Pacific July
7, 1999 by Ensign John Gay. The plane is an
F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter
Squadron One Five One (VFA-151).
5. REAL — This is a case in which truth is
stranger than fiction. The x-ray is quite real. It
shows the stomach of an Israeli woman who
accidentally swallowed a fork after inserting it
down her throat in order to remove a
cockroach that had somehow gotten down
there (no joke!). The x-ray was taken in July
2003.
6. REAL — The owners of this car really did try
to strap all this lumber to their car and drive it
away. What can one say?
7. REAL — A cat named Auan, living on a farm
near Bangkok, befriended a mouse, named
Jeena. This photo was taken by Reuters photographer Sukree Sukplang in August, 2002.
8. HOAX — The shark was digitally inserted into
a U.S. Air Force photo taken near San
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Q. How do you change
a pumpkin into
another vegetable?
A. You throw it up
in the air and it
comes down squash.
Q. What do you give
a sick pig?
A. Oinkment!
Q. What is the easiest way
to count a herd of cattle?
A. Use a cowculator!
Q. What game do cows play at parties?
A. Moosical chairs!
Q. What do you call a crate of ducks?
A. A box of quackers!
Q. Why did the pig go to the casino?
A. To play the slop machine!
Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
9. HOAX — The area of the blackout has been
crudely, and artificially, darkened. In reality,
some illumination would be present, even
during a total blackout. In addition, a single
satellite photo would not show the entire
continental United States, unless it was a
composite image.
10. HOAX — There’s no record of jets flying in a
“USA” formation over Randolph Air Force
Base. The jets in this picture are all digital
additions.
11. REAL — A real, unaltered photo taken by
photographer Kurt Jones on April 19, 2003
(you can order prints of the photo from his
Web site). But that’s a dolphin in the wave...
not a shark!
12. REAL — This San Diego gym is testament to
the fact that Californians will happily work out
for hours in a gym, but refuse to walk up a few
stairs. We’ll also get in our cars instead of
walking one block. We know this photo isn’t a
hoax because if you lived in San Diego you
could see this gym from the car driving by.
13. HOAX — The photo of a single waterspout
was taken in June 2001 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Someone then improved the picture by adding
two more waterspouts.
14. REAL — This picture was taken by fire
investigator John McColgan on Aug 6, 2000,
in the Bitterroot Valley, Montana. It is real.
15. REAL — On March 6, 2003, a C-5 Galaxy
(one of the largest airplanes in the world) did
get stuck on top of a military runway that
crosses over the I-564 in Virginia. This photo
was taken during the incident.
16. REAL — This photo was taken on the
Earlham Road in Norwich. Underground chalk
mines caused a massive sink-hole to appear
in the road. The bus fell into the sink-hole.
17. REAL — It’s hard to see how all the corn
manages to stay in the truck, but nevertheless
this scene is real. It was captured by Reuters
photographer Antony Njuguna in Somalia in
September, 2003.
18. REAL — The cat with the weird eyes is real,
and her name is Queeny. She lives in
Bangalore, India. Her picture was taken in
September 2003 for Reuters.
Photos, questions and answers from
www.museumofhoaxes.com
kids’
orkshops
Coming In April
Drawing
Ages 9 and up
Learn the basics, the
technical aspects, and the fun
trends of drawing. Classes will
include drawing from nature,
structural drawing and shading.
On day one, bring a sketch
pad, X-acto knife, kneaded
eraser, art gum or pink pearl
eraser, ruler, sanding block,
paper towels or tissue, and 4B
or 3B pencils.
Session IV: Fridays,
April 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 per session
Instructor: Rick Brogan
Cartooning
Ages 8 and up
This course will cover basics
of cartooning and visual
storytelling, and introduces
students to creative cartoon
games. New challenges will be
presented to continuing
students.
Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Cost: $40
Instructor: Tom Motley
All About Acting
Age 12 and up
Learn acting and
improvisational techniques
while having fun with music,
props, and games. You will
have the opportunity to create
your own one-act play.
Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Instructor: Gina Oldenberg
Curtis Arts & Humanities Center
2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Colorado
Reservations Required • 303-797-1779
Coming In May
Drawing
Age 9 and up
(Ages 9 to 12
must show samples)
Learn the basics, the
technical aspects, and the fun
trends of drawing! Classes will
include drawing from nature,
structural drawing and shading.
On day one, bring a sketch
pad, X-acto knife, kneaded
eraser, art gum or pink pearl
eraser, ruler, sanding block,
paper towels or tissue, and 4B
or 3B pencils.
Session I: Fridays, May 6, 13,
20, 27
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $40
Instructor: Rick Brogan
ATTENTION
PARENTS:
No child 16 and under will be
allowed to leave the Curtis Arts
& Humanities Center without
the parent being present or
having provided written
permission for the child to
leave with another adult.
Web Site Of The Month!
www.yucky.com
The best place for science entertainment.
Make sure your parents know when you visit the Internet.
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