At its June meeting, the Westerly Creek Metro District (WCMD) formed a District Strategic Planning Committee “to better guide this board into the future”, in the words of David Ungemah who was appointed committee chair.
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Westerly Creek North Opening Ceremony Aug. 17
All of the Westerly Creek North open space opens this month with Mayor Michael Hancock presiding over the ribbon cutting at 8:30 am on August 17.
Music on the Greens
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All concerts are free and open to the public and seating for concerts on The Greens is first-come, first-served. Concert goers may bring their own chairs, blankets, food and drink.
Wizard of Oz on the Green July 21-23
Section 10 Plan Unveiled
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An 800-foot-wide “grand arc” will be the signature open space feature in Section 10, the northernmost portion of Stapleton.
Bluff Lake Test
Construction is starting to rebuild the 100 year old Bluff Lake Dam.
Bluff Lake Dam Reconstruction to Begin
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Bluff Lake’s 100-year-old leaky dam that usually results in a dry lake bed part of the year is about to be rebuilt.
Partial N. Westerly Creek Opening June 1
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Planted areas are still off limits
but portions of the new park will be open for public use on June 1.
Theatre on the Green June 2-4: The Wedding Singer
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The Wedding Singer, a fun and energetic romp set in the 1980s, is “a love story that is universal and timeless; it could happen any time,” says Charles Packard, executive producer at the Aurora Fox Arts Center and director of the Stapleton production.
The Urban Farm Evolves
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What began as a modest program to provide urban youth horse-riding opportunities has expanded its mission to provide “experiential learning and practical work experience to young people in a farm setting.