Everything Dinosaur Talk: Sauropods, 10-11AM. Join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge for a talk about long-necked dinosaurs, held at the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center, 17681 W Alameda Pkwy (map)
ED Talks, 2-4PM. The Geology Museum’s Ed Raines will discuss the geology of Aspen, focusing on the Leadville Limestone. Before Aspen became one of the world’s best-known ski resorts, it first achieved wealth and notoriety from its role in the Colorado Silver Boom. The talk will take place in the Arthur Lakes Library, 1400 Illinois Street. (map)
Van Tuyl Lecture Series, 4-5PM. This week’s topic is “Unconventional Rocks.” The USGS will discuss moon rocks on loan from NASA. This talk takes place in room 241 of Berthoud Hall. (map)
Foothills Art Center is opening two new shows this weekend: the 2019 Members’ Show and The Power of Process, A Jeffco Student Exhibition. If you’re a member, you can attend tonight’s members-only preview at 6PM. The Members’ Show features the diverse artistic talents and techniques of artist members. The FAC exhibition staff has juried artwork to select an exhibition that features engaging and creative content along with the highest level of craftsmanship. The Jeffco student show was curated by their teachers. The show focuses on the unique creative process of the students. The work of more than 50 students will be on display in this diverse and dynamic exhibition.
City Council meets at 6:30 in City Council Chambers. They will be asked to approve the purchase of a new dump truck/snow plow, at a cost of $210,300. They will consider an addendum to our water service agreement with Pleasant View Water and Sanitation District and Consolidated Mutual Water Company. Staff will brief council on some potential changes to the RTD W Line (light rail) schedule. The change would reduce Saturday service to every 30 minutes and would take effect in May. See the agenda for more information….
The City Manager will brief us on property the City hopes to buy in the Goosetown neighborhood (“east of Ford near 10th Street”). After the business meeting, Council will hold an executive session to discuss negotiation for this property.
