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O F D E N V E R S U M M E R 2 0 1 0 Enter to Win $ 250 Gift Card from See card page 29 WelcomeHOME Home Consider an Online Education For Your Child Paint & Decorating Advice Will Your Remodeling Project Pay Off Newcomer & Community Information A F r e e G i f t F o r D e n v e r A r e a H o m e b u y e r s Denver Metro Area Map ©2010 HealthONE LLC and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children To us, “community service” means much more than just writing checks to local organizations. Every day, in small towns and large cities, our employees work side-by- with community partner organizations that make a real difference – including Big Brothers Sisters, City Year,One Economy, local United Way agencies, Boys and Girls clubs, the YMCA and many more. Our communities are stronger when we all help each other to power dreams. While we engage in community service every day as volunteers, board members, etc., we have a signature celebration of community service every spring. We call it Comcast Cares Day. That’s when we mobilize tens of thousands of our employees, their families and friends, to work alongside community partners and public ofcials. It’s a day of hands-on, national service all across the country. We revitalize neglected neighborhood parks, beautify schools to improve the learning environment, stock community food banks and perform whatever other tasks are most needed. In 2009, a record total of more than 60,000 volunteers gave well over 360,000 hours of community service to this remarkable day, In addition to donating our time, we provide nancial support to the organizations we partner with on Comcast Cares Day. Since 2001, we have donated more than $8 million to our Comcast Cares Day community partners. Overall since 2001, our charitable giving in cash and in-kind is nearly $1.8 billion to national and local non-prot organizations. Everybody wins when time and energy are invested in our communities. We can sum up our approach to community invest ment in one simple statement: We power dreams in our communities. Welcome to your new home. As local community members, we at Comcast also want to welcome you to our local community. We hope you will appreciate this new mover resource guide and that it will be helpful for you as you get settled and get to know your new community and neighbors. Reaching out to help our neighbors is the American way, and it’s something that’s part of Comcast’s DNA. GIVE US A CALL 888-865-1289 or visit us online at www.comcast.com/welcomehome Our Company We are the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services and we would welcome the opportunity to help you set up any or all of your new cable, Internet and home phone services. 4 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE 27 Welcome from Comcast 3 Comcast welcomes you to Denver and hopes that this new mover resource guide will be helpful as you get settled and get to know your new community and neighbors. Will Your Remodeling Project Pay Off 6 Find out if your remodeling project makes sense for you. Earn Rebates and Choose Your Home Improvement 10 Xcel Energy takes the guesswork and hassle out of getting started with their Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. Waste Is Out. Summer Watering Rules Are In 11 Join Denver Water and make ef cient water use a way of life. Home Sweet Home 14 Increase your homeownership IQ with these top 10 consumer-wise homeowner tips. Revamp Your Space 16 American Furniture Warehouse offers design tips for furnishing your new home on any budget. You Made a Great Decision to Purchase Your New Home 18 Let Comcast help you do the same for your TV, Home Phone & Internet. Reasons to Consider an Online Education for Your Child 20 There are many reasons why an online education might be just the perfect choice for your child and your family. Guide to Childhood Safety 22 The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children has created this handy guide to help keep you prepared for life’s little emergencies. Big City Traf c 25 The Denver area has several transportation organizations to help with your commuting needs. Newcomer and Community Information 27 - 34 Comcast has done all the research for you to help you get settled into your new community. Denver Area Map 35 O F D E N V E R Publisher: James F. Sweeney Production & Ed i to ri al Management: Mary Sweeney Promotions Director: Lucy Sweeney Production: Graph ic Results, Carol Rush Executive As sis tants: Kelly Marie, Ryan James. Welcome Home Magazine is published quar ter ly at 79 Spyglass Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80123-6657, (303) 797- 8400. Copyright 2010. All rights re served. Re pro duc tion in whole or in part with out prior written per mis sion is strict ly pro hib it ed. While every pre cau tion has been taken to en sure the accuracy of the editorial information included at press time, neither the pub lish er nor the editor shall be liable for damages arising out of errors or omis sions. The opinions ex pressed herein are those of the au thors and do not nec es sar i ly represent those of the dis trib u tor. Return postage must ac com pa ny all manu scripts, draw ings and pho to graphs if they are to be returned, and no re spon si bil i ty can be assumed for un so lic it ed ma te ri als. 6 SUMMER 2010 14 SUMMER 2010 5 Think Green! As you enjoy the information and advertising offers in Welcome Home of Denver to help with your move, keep in mind we make a concerted effort to bring this to you in an environmentally responsible way. This starts with the paper we use for this edition. The wood ber to make the paper comes from sustainable forests. For every tree harvested to make this paper, a new tree is grown. In addition, this has been independently certi ed to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard. The printer we utilize also has many initiatives and programs including certi cations with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Rainforest Alliance (RAC) and Partnership for a Clean Environment (PACE). What’s more, the printer uses soy base inks as well as direct- to-plate imaging and digital proo ng, which saves lm, chemicals and energy. We provide just this one copy of the magazine for your use. Please go to our website for future issues at www.welcomehomemag.com. This way you can view future quarterly editions, including advertiser offers and coupons. We hope you enjoy the magazine and remember to please recycle. Visit www.earth911. com for recycling information. Welcome Home of Denver 160 Locations. 800 Free ATMs. I LOVE MY CREDIT UNION. A Local Trusted Resource. Westerra Credit Union has earned a reputation as a safe place to save and borrow, with competitive rates, quality we call it The Westerra Way: Top 5-star rating for safety and soundness Federally insured deposits up to $250,000 A reputation for great rates and quality personal service plans and more. Knowledgeable professionals you can trust Locally owned by our members since 1934 Easy to join Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government F nsured by NCUA 6 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE There are nancial factors to con- sider before you choose a home improvement project and smart homeowner’s will consider resale value before making a major remodeling investment. Each year REMODELING magazine publishes a study that can help homeowners determine the return on investment for their home improve- ment projects. This Cost vs. Value Report con- trasts the cost of home improvements with their recouped value if the house is sold today. They compare construc- tion costs for several projects, with estimates of the projects’ value in a current market resale scenario. Real estate professionals in residential markets across the country provided return-on-investment estimates. Landscaping and fresh paint may lure house hunters inside, but once in the door, buyers of existing homes look for functionality, durability, and conve- nience. That’s why it’s so important for a resale to be modernized. Kitchens and baths are among the most popular home improvement projects, which can drive the return on investment. Reports often show that many remodeling dollars are spent within the rst two years of move in. Under those circumstances repair and Will Your Remodeling Project Pay Off You have found Colorado’s best choice for window coverings! For more than a decade we have been consistently providing a high quality experience with fair pricing. 303-755-5000 www.bccblinds.com Visa • MC • Amex • Discover Financing Available $100 OFF Any Order of $1,000 or more. Limited time offer. Must present at time of order. Free Pillow With All Drapery & Bedding Orders. Limit one per order. 18” x 18” max size. 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As the hous- ing stock ages, and existing homes continue to sell more than 6 million units a year, those projects may see an increased return on investment. To perform as an amenity, your homes improvement projects should comple- ment and match the style of the exist- ing property. The resale value of each project is an estimate based on a current market resale scenario. This can be misleading because many newly remodeled homes are not put on the market so soon. Smart homeowners will ask many questions before starting any remodel or home improvement project. Get advice from both realtors and contractors to decide which home improvement projects make sense for your special circumstances and to insure you get the greatest return on your investment. Information provided by Remodeling magazine Cost vs. Value Report.Visit: www.remodeling- magazine.com Enter to Win $ 250 Gift Card from See card page 29 HOW DOES REMODELING PAY OFF (cost recouped, for resale now national average) Attic Bedroom Remodel 83.1% Deck Addition - Wood 80.6% Siding Replacement - Vinyl 79.9% Minor Kitchen Remodel 78.3% Window Replacement - Wood 77.3% Window Replacement - Vinyl 76.6% Basement Remodel 75.4% Major Kitchen Remodel 72.1% Bathroom Remodel 71.0% Two-Story Addition 68.6% Roofing Replacement 66.6% Family Room Addition 65.3% Master Suite Addition 65.2% Garage Addition 62.2% Back-up Power Generator 58.9% Bathroom Addition 57.9% Sunroom Addition 50.7% Home Office Remodel 48.1% The Comcast XFINITY upgrade. The fastest Internet, triple the HD channels, TV on your PC and an On Demand library approaching 20,000 titles. Welcome to XFINITY TV, Internet and Voice. Only from Comcast. Find out more at xfinity.com. W E L C O M E TO M O R E C H O I C E . 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Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program is ideal for homeowners who need to make mul- tiple improvements to their home, such as adding insulation, a new high ef ciency furnace or even an ENERGY STAR certi ed thermostat. Xcel Energy takes the guesswork and hassle out of getting started. You’ll get the information and tools you need to make your home improvement deci- sions with con dence and ease. To participate in the program you will need to complete three required and two optional improvements, and you must be a Xcel Energy combined residential gas and electric or electric only customer that has electric heat. Rebates are issued after an Xcel Energy auditor veri es the improvements were made and installed correctly. The average rebate per home is $640 and $930 with bonus rebate. Your rebate may vary. However, the more improve- ments made, the more rebate dollars you’ll receive. Choose a participating installation contractor Have a participating contractor install your recommended improve- ments. Sign up for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. Call Xcel Energy at 800-895-4999 to get started. If you haven’t already had an audit, the agent will explain your options and submit your request. Using your energy bills and a thorough inspection of your home, you will receive a list of priori- tized recommendations including the estimated cost of improvements and the savings you can likely expect. An Xcel Energy auditor will inspect and verify that the improvements have been installed. An Xcel Energy auditor will collect your receipts and submit your rebate paperwork. Have Questions Call our trusted partner Lightly Treading at 1-866-973-9268 for questions. You can also find information, including a list of participating installation partners at www.xcelenergy.com/residential and click on Program & Resources: choose Home Performance with ENERGY STAR or Home Energy Audit. Contractors at your ngertips To have your recommended improvements installed, you must choose an Xcel Energy participat- ing contractor to perform the work. Contractors have received training in whole-house home ef ciency as well as the rebate program. Using the energy audit report, the contractor completes the improvements you need. After- wards, an Xcel Energy auditor will inspect and verify the work has been completed, giving you peace of mind. 1) Customers are not eligible to receive rebates from Home Performance and other Xcel Energy programs for the same improvement; 2) Customer invoices/receipts must be dated a) on or after the promotion start date and b) after their audit date and c) prior to the promotion end date; 3) The test-out inspection must be satisfactorily completed prior to the promotion end date; 4) Customers must meet all program requirements to be eligible for any of the Home Performance rebates; 5) All improvements must be completed by an Xcel Energy Participating Installation Contractor (PIC); 6) Program is contingent on availability of funds and could be terminated at any time. SUMMER 2010 11 12 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE A home energy audit from Xcel Energy can help you discover and x problem areas in your home. We’ll even cover 60% of the cost. 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Call clarity rating based on November 2008 independent Keynote study, Wave 6 study. Call for restrictions and complete details. Comcast © 2010. All rights reserved. 20 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE Reasons to Consider an Online Education For Your Child Now that the move is nally over, you may be worrying whether your child’s transition to your new neighborhood school will be as successful. Will you like the new teacher and administration at the new school Will they understand that your child may not learn the same way as the oth- ers Will the new kids be friendly You do have a choice whether or not to send your child to the tradi- tional neighborhood school. There are many reasons why an online education just might be the perfect choice for your child and your family. What is an Online Education Online education combines creativ- ity, problem solving and communica- tion with technology to give students the skills necessary to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Because stu- dents already use technology, online education is the ultimate tool for 21st century learners. The foundation of online education is the virtual classroom. Bene ts of the virtual classroom include: Flexibility in scheduling, live teacher instruction and feedback, and the opportunity to work inde- pendently The opportunity for students to interact with the teacher and classmates by oral and written com- munication Recorded virtual classes – all classes are recorded and archived for reviewing/playback purposes Online education was created to t the needs of students today and their families as well as outside demands. Online education has created a whole new kind of school experience for your child that is focused on student devel- opment and centered on community. In fact, community is a vital ele- ment of most online schools. Receiving an education online doesn’t mean your child won’t participate in the social activities vital to their development. Not all online schools have a commu- nity behind them, but successful pro- grams encourage relationships within the education community, between students, families and teachers. Students Learn at Their Own Pace Individualized learning is another important part of an online education. Students are placed in courses that will bene t their abilities and interests. Teachers differentiate according to student needs as they progress at their own pace. So don’t just automatically enroll your child in your new neighborhood school. You really do have options and an online education could be just the right choice for you, your child and your family! Check out Colorado Connec- tions Academy’s ad below on this page or Colorado Cyber School on page 21. 800-382-6019 ConnectionsAcademy.com Colorado Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. education could unleash endless 22 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE If fakes turn into breaks you can trust the pediatric emergency servicesat any of HealthONE’s family ofRocky Mountain Hospital for Childrenlocations in the Denver Metro area. 24 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE Yes, You Can Join a Credit Union! It used to be that a person could only open an account at credit union because they or a family member was employed by a certain com- pany, or they worked for the government. That has changed because now just about anyone will find they are eligible to join a credit union. As you begin to settle into your new community and wade through the numerous options available, you just may nd that credit union membership is the answer to all your nancial needs. 1. Better interest rates and lower fees. Credit unions are usually able to offer their members better interest rates and lower fees. When you’re get- ting better interest rates and paying lower fees, you get to keep and save more of YOUR money, helping you take-charge of your nancial life. 2. Full line of products and services. Most credit unions can give you the same services as a bank—like check- ing, savings, investment funds, mort- gage loans, car loans and even school loans—and credit unions will offer online nancial services and bilingual capabilities as well. 3. Convenient. Credit unions are nancial coop- eratives, and that means they cooper- ate—with their members and with other credit unions. Through that cooperation, credit unions have one of the largest ATM networks in the U.S. Credit union members have conve- nient access to 25,000 surcharge-free ATMs in the U.S., 800,000 ATMs worldwide and more than 2,300 lobby locations in the U.S. and even some foreign countries. 4. Member-owned. Credit unions are owned by their members and they operate to make pro ts for each individual, no matter how big or small their account balance. 5. Expertise. Credit unions know what they’re doing. They have the expertise and will give you the personal attention you need to help you make important nancial decisions that will bene t your bottom line, not theirs. Credit unions treat you like the boss, because at a credit union you’re not just a cus- tomer you’re an owner. Check out the credit unions in your community and discover why they rank high in customer satisfaction sur- veys. Also check out our credit union advertiser Westerra Credit Union on page 5. Here are the top reasons to join a credit union. denverwater.org SUMMER 2010 25 Welcome to Big City Traf c Commuters Have Transportation Options Whether you are new to town or moved within town, you have a new commute to consider. Fortunately for you the Denver area has several transportation organiza- tions that help to reduce congestions and help with your commuting needs. EXPRESS & TOLL HIGHWAYS You can take advantage of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on many of our highways. These bus/hov lanes are offered exclusively to buses, motorists who participate in carpools (two or more persons in a vehicle) vanpools and motorcycles. You can also use the toll highways. E-470 is the toll highway that runs along the east side of the Denver metro area and connects up with the Denver Inter- national Airport (DIA). The North- west Parkway connects with E-470 at North I-25 and with U.S. 36 and state highway 128 in Broom eld. DRCOG ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) RideArrang- ers program provides services to help reduce traf c congestion and improve your commute to work. Using alterna- tive transportation options offers ben- e ts: save money, improve air quality, reduce stress and make new friends. Consulting with RideArrangers is free and offers the following programs: Carpool and Vanpool Programs RideArrangers’ free carpooling match- ing service can help you locate com- muters in your area who want to share the ride to work. The Vanpool program can also help you or your company set up a vanpool to carry bigger groups. Call 303-458-POOL. Schoolpool ProgramThis free service from RideArrangers offers relief to busy parents by helping them form carpools with other fami- lies who have students at the same school. Call 303-458-POOL. Telework ProgramTelework brings work to employees through tech- nology rather than bringing employees to work through travel. Teleworkers are employees who work at home one or more days each week instead of com- muting to the of ce. RideArrangers’ Telework consulting service is free to employers in the Denver region and offers information, materials, expert advice and hands-on assistance on creating and implementing a Telework program tailored speci cally to each company. Call 303-480-6725 or visit drcog.org and click on RideArrangers. RTDThe Regional Transportation District (RTD) is a public agency that operates as a public transporta- tion system in the Denver metro- politan area. RTD provides bus service throughout the district including Park- N-Ride facilities. They also have a light rail system. For more information visit www.rtd-denver.com Advertorial 26 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE 60%. Leasing and nancing options are also available. Solar Hot Air:SolarSheat thermal panels are an ef cient way to capture the sun’s energy to provide daytime space heating. These panels are mounted on your home’s wall or roof to heat a large room or work space. When connected to existing air duct- ing, SolarSheat offers a unique hybrid solution to save energy. (www.yoursolarhome.com) Daylighting: A host of studies prove that adding daylight to your home, school, or business improves mental Consider These Solar Options Solar technology is improving daily, and with the Federal Tax Credits, now may be the time to consider some of the following options for your new home. Solar Electric:Photovoltaic (PV) systems are an earth-friendly way to generate electricity while improv- ing the value of your home. System panels are mounted on your roof for exposure to the sun’s energy, and can supply most of your electric needs. Federal Tax Credits and Xcel Ener- gy’s Solar*Rewards will reduce the cost of an average residential solar photovoltaic system by as much as and physical well being, while boost- ing concentration and energy levels. Solatube Daylighting Systems are eas- ier to install than skylights, and bring daylight into home areas that wel- come brightening. They are typically installed in bathrooms and interior hallways, and the UV lters make sure that furniture fading is not a concern. (www.solatube.com) Solar Hot Water:Another way to lower your utility expense for space heating and hot water is with the Apricus solar hot water system (www.apricus.com). These “evacu- ated tube” systems are among the most ef cient on the market. They integrate with radiant oor heating, traditional hot water, pool, and spa systems or forced air furnaces. Increase Home Value: The Appraisal Institute, a global associa- tion of professional real estate apprais- ers at on time projected an increased home value of $10 to $25 for every $1 in annual reduction in you home’s fuel bills. Using these assumptions, a $1000 reduction in energy costs/year may raise the resale value of our home by 10 to 25 thousand dollars. Federal Tax Credits Help:Because all of these solar applications are very energy ef cient, they qualify for federal tax credits (www.energystar.gov/tax- credits). HomeSmart from Xcel EnergySMoffers all of these solar solutions. Call HomeSmart at 1-866 VERY SMART (866-837-9762) for a free in-home estimate. A solar consultant will visit your home, review your energy usage, and design a system that helps your family toward energy independence. Visit homesmartcolorado.com/solar for addi- tional information. These services are available in most areas. HomeSmart from Xcel EnergySM is not regulated by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Advertorial NEW HOMEOWNER OFFERS: FIRST MONTH FREE – plus $60 off on the rst year of HomeSmart’s Appliance Repair Plan. Choose 6 appliances for $19.99/mo. Reg. $24.99. (Please mention this magazine!) FREE ESTIMATES – Call us now for a free in- home consultation on a new solar system, furnace, central air system, boiler, or tankless water heater. 1-866 VERY SMART (1-866-837-9762) or see us online at: www.homesmartcolorado.com WE HELP LOWER HOME ENERGY COSTS SUMMER 2010 27 Motor Vehicle Laws Colorado license plates must be obtained within 30 days after residency has been estab- lished. For motor vehicle registration and driver’s license purposes, you are considered a resident if you are employed in Colorado, own or operate a business in Colorado, or have rented or pur- chased an apartment or home. Non-resident students and Armed Forces personnel are not required to obtain Colorado license plates or a Colorado driver’s license if they have valid plates and a valid license from their home state. A newcomer to Colorado must obtain a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days after establishing residency. In most cases, if your pres- ent license is valid, you will only need to pass a written examination and eye test. For more information call 303-205-5600 or visit dmv.org/co-colorado Auto Emissions Inspections Emission testing is required when registering or selling vehicles in the counties of Denver, Boulder, Broom eld, Jefferson, Douglas and partial areas of Adams and Arapahoe counties. Testing can be done at any one of Envirotest’s 14 convenient locations, or ask about Rapidscreen Roadside Emissions Testing. For more informa- tion on station locations, maps and directions, testing requirements and procedures, company information and job opportunities, visit them on the web at aircarecolorado.com or call the Air Care Colorado Hotline 303-456-7090 (See ad page 24.) For further questions call the Department of Revenue Emissions at 303-205-5603. Automobile Registration To obtain your registration you must register your car in the county where you live and you must bring the following items: 1) A valid emissions test and a form DR2087 showing veri cation of your vehicle I.D. number. Both of these are available from an Emissions Inspection Station. 2) Vehicle title and registration. 3) Proof of insurance, which must include the year, make, and vehicle identi cation number (VIN) of the vehicle. Also, be sure to include the policy effective date. A Colorado State vehicle inspection is required on all vehicles purchased with an out- of-state title. Fees may be paid by check, cash or money order. You can contact your particular county for further information. Operating hours may vary. Check with each of ce for details. Adams County.. 303-654-6010 Arapahoe County ..303-795-4500 Boulder County ..303-413-7710 Broom eld County .303-464-5888 Denver County ..303-376-2200 Douglas County .303-660-7440 Jefferson County 303-271-8100 Driver’s License Residents can apply for a Colorado driver’s license by completing the following require- ments: NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Welcome to your new home in the Denver metropolitan area. The following informa- tion should be helpful whether you are a new- comer or simply moving within the area. Keep this reference guide in a handy place so you can refer to it often. The advertisers in this magazine all supply products and services that you may need soon after moving. Many even provide coupons and special offers. If you’d like to request more infor- mation from any of our advertisers, please refer to the Free Information Card that is located on page 29 of the magazine. Colorado.gov Visit this fact- lled of cial Colorado Web site for any detailed information you may need regarding Colorado laws, drivers licenses, employment, education and much more. FirstGov.gov This is the Federal Citizen Information Cen- ter. Log on to the of cial gateway to all govern- ment information. Ten Digit Dialing As a newcomer, you need to be aware that Colorado has ten-digit local dialing. It’s really very easy. Just remember to dial the area code before the seven-digit local number. Dialing “1” before the ten digits is only needed when placing a long distance call. Keeping this in mind could prevent you from seeing unnecessary long-dis- tance charges on your telephone bill. Remember, too, that you shouldn’t dial a “0” when placing a ten-digit local call. Doing so will only route your call directly to a telephone operator. 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The last cover you’ll ever have to buy! *LEXAN ® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company NEW MOVER SPECIAL! $35 offeach cover with 3 or more purchased $25 offeach cover with 2 covers purchased $15 offone cover Coupon expires 9-15-10 7H8 Duro-Tuff Window Well Covers™ 28 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE 1) Pass all required exams, which may include written, vision and road skills. 2) Submit previous license, permit, birth certi - cate or other document that shows proof of identity and current age. 3) Reside at a Colorado residence address and provide proof of legal presence. 4) Have your photograph and ngerprints taken. 5) Pay the required fee. 6) Driver’s license available at any one of the following of ces in the metro area: Boulder..303-442-3006 Brighton 303-654-6010 Broom eld .720-887-8396 Castle Rock.303-627-0985 Denver-Central .303-937-9507 Denver-NE 303-373-0161 Evergreen ..720-497-1182 Lakewood ..303-205-5609 Littleton 303-795-5954 Northglenn & Thornton ..720-929-8636 Parker 303-627-0985 For further assistance regarding driver’s license information call 303-205-5607. Automobile Insurance Under Colorado’s tort system you are only required to buy liability coverage to pay for medical bills and property damage that you cause when you are at fault in an accident. You may also choose to buy additional medical cover- age to help pay for your own injuries. For more information contact RMIIA.. 1-800-355-9524 Auto Clubs AAA Auto Club-Colorado .303-753-8800 Road Conditions For updated road conditions throughout Colorado, call the Road and Weather Informa- tion Hotline from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). .5-1-1 Child Car Restraints It is a Colorado State law that every child under 4 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds must be in an approved child car seat. Transportation Commuter Choices Program: Traveling around the State of Colorado just got easier with Com- muter Choice. Each category will provide you with options for transportation from shopping trips to helping you make informed decisions about your daily commute. 303-757-9982 Bicycling: Colorado Department of Transportation .303-757-9982 Bus Service: Regional Transportation District (RTD) 303-299-6000 Provides local, express and regional bus, and light rail service throughout the metropolitan area. Also includes Park-n-Ride locations and offers special services such as skyride bus service to Denver International Airport (DIA), Bron- cosRide and RockiesRide. NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Carpool and Vanpool Programs: RideArrangers can help you locate other commuters who want to share the ride to work through its free carpool matching service or by helping your company set up a vanpool program. .303-458-7665 Schoolpool Program: This free service offers relief to busy parents by assisting in the develop- ment of carpools among families with students in metro area schools. 303-458-7665 Telework Program: RideArrangers’ free consult- ing service for employers in metro Denver is a one-stop resource for information, materials, ex- pert advice and hands-on assistance on creating and implementing a telework program tailored speci cally to your company. .303-480-6725 Commuter Choices Program: Traveling around the State of Colorado just got easier with Com- muter Choice. Each category will provide you with options for transportation from shopping trips to helping you make informed decisions about your daily commute. 303-757-9982 Denver International Airport Airport Paging ..303-342-2300 Ground Transportation .303-342-4059 Lost and Found .303-342-4062 RTD’s Skyride .303-299-6000 SuperShuttle 800-BLUE-VAN Taxi Service Metro Taxi .303-333-3333 Yellow Cab .303-777-7777 Zone Cab303-444-8888 Train Service Amtrak - Union Station Info 303-534-2812 SUMMER 2010 29 Credit Unions Westerra Credit Union . 303-321-4209 (See ad page 5.) U.S. Postal Service Postal Answer Line 1-800-275-8777 www.usps.com Libraries Arapahoe 303-542-7279 Aurora 303-739-6600 Brighton .303-659-2572 Boulder .303-441-3100 Denver Public Library, Main .720-865-1111 Douglas County .303-791-7323 Englewood ..303-762-2555 Jefferson County . 303-235-5275 Voter Registration Voters who move from one county to another in Colorado must re-register to vote in the new county. Voters who move within the county must complete a change of address at least 29 days prior to an election. Residents can register to vote or change an address at any Driver’s License of ce, City Clerk’s of ce or Motor Vehicle of ce. For further information, contact the voter regis- tration of ce in your county: Adams County .303-654-6030 Arapahoe County ..303-795-4511 Denver County ..303-640-2351 Douglas County .303-660-7444 Jefferson County 303-271-8111 Emergency Numbers In most areas 9-1-1 will access emergency ambulance, re or police. Please verify that this is indeed true for your county, as there are some exceptions. County Sheriffs Adams County .303-654-1850 Arapahoe County .303-795-4711 Boulder County 303-441-4444 Denver County .720-913-2000 Douglas County 303-660-7500 Jefferson County .303-277-0211 Rocky Mountain Poison Center 303-739-1123 Xcel Energy Electric Emergency/ Power Outage 1-800-895-1999 Xcel Energy Gas Emergency/ Gas Odor .1-800-895-2999 Time & Temperature Weatherline .303-337-2500 Utilities Gas & Electric Xcel Energy 24-Hour Emergency Electric Emergency/ Power Outage1-800-895-1999 Gas Emergency/Gas Odor ..1-800-895-2999 Residential 24-Hour Customer Service and Billing. 1-800-895-4999 TDD/TTY Support 1-800-895-4949 Product Information and Sales .. 1-800-895-4999 HomeSmart from Xcel Energy Appliance Service/Installation .1-866-837-9762 Business Solutions Centers – Customer Service & Billing .1-800-481-4700 Other Call Before You Dig/Utility Noti cation Center of Colorado 1-800-922-1987 Web site .. xcelenergy.com Telephone Comcast .1-888-865-1289 comcast.com/welcomehome Qwest Communications 1-800-475-7526 qwest.com Cable TV Service Comcast .1-888-865-1289 comcast.com/welcomehome NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Water The Denver Water Department is the major supplier for the Denver metro area, although there are some exceptions depending upon where you live. For further information on bill- ing and service in your area, contact the Denver Water Customer Service Department. Customer Care.303-893-2444 After Hours Emergencies.303-628-6000 Free Consumer Guide Smart Energy Living Learn how to reduce energy consumption, save money and improve Colorado’s environment with energy-ef cient home improvements from Whether you want farm-fresh produce, a hard-to-nd antique, Colorado crafts, art, luggage, furniture, a stylish new outt or a cruiser bike, you’ll nd it all– and a lot more– at Mile High Marketplace. You Never Know What Treasure You’ll Find. I-76 & 88 TH Ave. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 7am - 5pm It’s a ea market and a lot more! 30 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE The Colorado Energy Science Center (CESC). To reserve your free copy of Smart Energy Living, while supplies last, go online to energyscience.org or call 303-216-2026 Parks & Recreation Information For information on Colorado State Parks, please call 303-866-3437. There are 40 parks in the state park system—six in the Denver metro area. They offer shing, hiking, boating, camp- ing and more. National Park Service .303-969-2000 U.S. Forest Service .303-275-5350 Rocky Mountain Region NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Sports In Denver For season tickets or information on the fol- lowing teams and sporting attractions call: Bandimere Speedway .303-697-4870 Denver Broncos NFL Football .303-649-9000 Colorado Avalanche ..303-405-1100 NHL Hockey Denver Nuggets .303-405-1100 NBA Basketball Colorado Rockies ..303-292-0200 Major League Baseball The Colorado Rapids 303-825-4625 Major League Soccer Colorado Mammoth .303-405-1100 Major League Lacrosse Colorado Mountain Club ..303-279-3080 Colorado Golf Association 303-366-4653 Colorado Ski Country USA ..303-837-0793 Colorado Tennis Association 303-695-4116 University of Colorado Athletic ..303-492-8337 Ticket Of ce University of Denver Athletic ..303-871-2336 Ticket Of ce Golf in Colorado For a comprehensive online golf course direc- tory go to: golfviews.com Recycling Hotlines Denver Recycles .720-865-6805 Governor’s Of ce of Energy Management and Conservation .303-866-2100 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) 303-692-3300 Environmental Recycling Hotline: This national hotline provides information on where to recycle waste paper and boxes, glass, scrap metals, plas- tic, waste oil and tires. It has an electronic data- base of state recycling programs which lets call- ers enter their zip code to nd recyclers in their area. Visit earth911.com or call 1-800-253-2687 Trash Removal Garbage collection is included as a city service in the city of Denver. In all other metro areas, you can retain the services of one of the many private contractors available. In the City and County of Denver, call Solid Waste Department 720-865-6900 Pet Licenses Dogs and cats living in most of the Denver metro area must be licensed annually and vac- cinated against rabies. They must be vaccinated within 30 days, or have been vaccinated within the past 12 months. Most communities have strict leash laws. For more information, call the Animal Control of ces in your county. Adams County.303-288-3294 Arapahoe County ..720-874-6750 Boulder County ..303-441-3626 255 Wyandot Street Denver CO 80223 Store hours: 8-4:30 M-F, 8-12 SAT 303-777-3234 www.coloradocomfortproducts.com Family Owned and Operated Since 1983 OUTDOOR COOKING AT ITS BEST! • Heavy duty construction • Exclusive avor grid • Porcelain or stainless steel nishes • The best warranty in the industry • Natural or propane gas • 60 years of leadership Create Your Outdoor Room THE OUTDOOR CAMPFYRE Entertaining outdoors is even more inviting when you light up an Outdoor Campfyre. • Seven handcrafted designer logs • Six designer wood chips • Lava granules and coals • 70,000 BTU outdoor stainless steel burner system • For natural and propane gas • Variable on/off with safety valve and electronic ignition • Exclusively designed outdoor enclosure (34” diameter x 12” high) SUMMER 2010 31 Broom eld County .303-438-6400 Denver County ..303-698-0076 Douglas County .303-660-7529 Jefferson County 303-271-5070 Dial 2-1-1 For A Community Connection Colorado 2-1-1 launched in metro Denver and surrounding communities in October 2003. It gives citizens one number to call when they need access to human services such as food bank locations, low cost healthcare for children as well as a direct link to non-emergency help for all kinds of community services. Also visit 211colorado.org. City of Denver 3-1-1 Call Center Citizens in Denver can now call 3-1-1 as a free service to get answers regarding all city related business including reporting a pothole, purchasing a parking permit, starting a new business or getting a marriage license. Also visit www.denvergov.org. Volunteer Opportunities Metro Volunteers .303-282-1234 metrovolunteers.org Boulder County Volunteer Connection .303-444-4904 volunteerconnection.net RSVP of Boulder County .303-443-1933 rsvpboulder.org Seniors Helping Seniors 720-242-5285 seniorshelpingseniors.com Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau The BBB is a membership-based nonpro t organization dedicated to promoting and foster- ing the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education and service excellence. The BBB offers free information to the community regarding local businesses and charities. Visit denver.bbb.org or telephone 303-758-2100 Chambers of Commerce For helpful information on schools, cable service, cultural events, community activities, libraries and parks, call your county’s Chamber of Commerce. Arvada. 303-424-0313 arvadachamber.org Aurora .303-344-1500 aurorachamber.org Boulder .303-442-1044 boulderchamber.com Denver .303-534-8500 denverchamber.org Golden .303-279-3113 goldencochamber.org South Metro Denver (including .303-795-0142 Englewood & Littleton) . bestchamber.com West Chamber .303-233-5555 westchamber.org Westminster .303-288-1000 metronorthchamber.com Schools There are 18 school districts in the seven- county Denver metropolitan area. Information on these educational systems may be obtained by contacting: Colorado Department of Education 201 East Colfax Ave., 303-866-6600 Denver, CO 80203 www.cde.state.co.us Do you need to buy or sell furniture for your new home Hurry in, merchandise sells fast! GENTLY USED TREASURES DESIGNER SHOWROOM ITEMS DEALER CLOSEOUTS MODEL HOME MERCHANDISE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Security & Camera Systems $14.95/MONTH h MonitorCONTRACTSMONITORING NO LONG TERM 1st Mont ing Free when mentioning this ad. Exp 12/10. wolfesecuritysystems.com 303-439-9450 lAffordablel lQuality Productsl lPersonalized Servicel lFREE Estimates l Serving Colorado Since 1993 32 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Resource and Referral ..303-969-9666 frcce.org City of Boulder Children’s Youth & Family Services (Boulder) 303-441-3544 bouldercolorado.gov Jefferson County Child Care Assn. 303-969-8772 jeffcochildcare.org Senior Services American Assn. of Retired Persons Colorado State Of ce .866-554-5376 aarp.org/states/co Association for Senior Citizens .303-455-9642 associationforseniorcitizens.com DRCOG Area Agency on Aging . 303-455-1000 drcog.org RSVP of Boulder County .303-443-1933 careconnectbc.org Seniors Helping Seniors 720-242-5285 seniorshelpingseniors.com Seniors! Inc. ..303-300-6900 seniorsinc.org Tourism To receive travel and tourism information for Colorado, call 1-800-COLORADO or visit colorado.com. Colorado Ski Resorts For general information, snow report, free guide call 303-837-0793 or visit coloradoski.com or coloradoski.com Ski Carpool SkiCarpool is a nonpro t organization that facilitates carpooling to Colorado resorts through the Ski Carpool Web site. You can save money by the carload, meeting new people, be green by reducing your environmental impact, decrease wear on your vehicle, and reduce traf c. For more information visit skicarpool.org Hunting & Fishing Licenses For information on residency requirements and license fees call the Colorado Division of Wildlife at 303-297-1192 or visit wildlife.state. co.us. Licenses can be purchased at the Wildlife Division Central Regional Of ce at 6060 Broad- way, or at most sporting goods stores. Hunting Info Hotline (24 hours) ..303-291-7529 Fishing Info Hotline (24 hours) 303-291-7533 Attractions & Entertainment Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum & Grave .303-526-0744 buffalobill.org Butter y Pavilion and Insect Center 303-469-5441 butter ies.org Children’s Museum of Denver .303-433-7444 mychildsmuseum.org Colorado History Museum.303-866-3682 colorado.com Colorado Sports Hall of Fame .720-258-3888 coloradosports.org Colorado State Capitol ..303-866-2604 leg.state.co.us Coors Brewing Company Tours .303-277-2337 coors.com Denver Art Museum ..720-865-5000 denverartmuseum.org Denver Botanic Gardens .720-865-3500 botanicgardens.org Denver Coliseum Box Of ce .720-865-2475 denvercoliseum.com Denver Fire ghters Museum ..303-892-1436 denver re ghtersmuseum.org Denver Museum of Nature & Science .303-322-7009 dmns.org Denver Zoo .303-376-4800 denverzoo.org Downtown Aquarium 303-561-4450 aquariumrestaurants.com Fiddlers Green 303-220-7000 Four Mile Historic Park .720-865-0800 fourmilepark.org Gates Planetarium 303-322-7009 dmns.org Heritage Square .303-279-2789 heritagesquare.info IMAX Theatre..303-322-7009 dmns.org Online Schools No matter shere you live in Colorado, you can enroll your child in an online school of your choice at no cost bcause it is a public school. Colorado Cyber School .888-427-2863 www.coloradocyberschool.com Connections Academy ..800-382-6019 connectionsacademy.com Child Care Referrals To get a referral for licensed in-home child care providers and child care centers in your area, call one of the following agencies: Metro Denver Child Care Center that understands. Word that will change your life. Left to Right: Joe Pumo, RN; Deb Cook, MD; Alice Luknic, MD; Kerry Fisher, MD; Denise Norton, MD; Michelle Klem, MD; Shawn Young, MD; Patty Murphy, RN w h e r e h o p e l i v e s www.SaintJosephCancerCenter.org 303-318-3434 Accepting Most Major Medical Insurance Plans ONE ONE • Cancer Center pharmacy • Infusion Center • Genetic Counseling SUMMER 2010 33 NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Lakeside Amusement Park 303-477-1621 lakesideamusementpark.com Littleton Historical Museum .303-795-3950 littletongov.org/museum Molly Brown Museum 303-832-4092 mollybrown.org National Western Stock Show ..720-865-2494 nationalwestern.com Red Rocks Amphitheater ..303-697-5968 redrocksonline.com Six Flags Elitch Gardens 303-595-4386 elitchgardens.com Tiny Town Railroad .303-697-6829 tinytownrailroad.com WaterWorld .303-427-7873 waterworldcolorado.com U.S. Mint .303-405-4761 usmint.go Shopping Aspen Grove Santa Fe & Mineral .303-794-0640 Town Center at Aurora Mall 14200 E. Alameda ..303-344-4120 Belmar 7200 W. Alameda ..303-742-1520 Cherry Creek Shopping Center - 1st & University 303-388-3900 Cherry Creek North - North of Cherry Creek Mall .303-394-2903 Colorado Mills - Colfax & Indiana (near I-70) ..303-384-3000 Denver Pavilions - 16th Street Mall between Tremont & Welton Sts. .303-260-6000 Flatiron Crossing - Boulder Turnpike & Storage Tech/Interlocken Loop ..720-887-9900 Heritage Square 18301 W. Colfax 303-277-0040 Larimer Square 1400 Block of Larimer .303-534-2367 Outlets at Castle Rock - South of Denver on I-25 at Exit 184 303-688-2800 Outlets at Loveland - North of Denver on I-25 at Exit 257B .970-663-1916 Outlets at Silverthorne - West of Denver on I-70 at Exit 205 970-468-5780 Park Meadows Shopping Mall C470 & I-25 .303-792-2533 Southwest Plaza Bowles & Wadsworth 303-973-5300 Tabor Center/16th Street Mall 16th Mall & Lawrence .303-534-6161 Tamarac Square 7777 E. Hampden Ave. ..303-755-5927 The Shops at North eld Stapleton 8340 North eld Blvd. 303-375-5464 Westminster Mall 88th & Sheridan303-428-5634 Arts Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities 303-898-7201 arvadacenter.org Colorado Ballet 303-837-8888 coloradoballet.org Colorado Council on Arts .303-892-3802 coloarts.state.co.us Colorado Symphony Orchestra .303-623-7876 coloradosymphony.org Denver Performing Arts Complex .303-893-4100 denvercenter.org Museum of Contemporary Art ..303-298-7554 mcadenver.org Opera Colorado 303-778-1500 operacolorado.org Lawn and Garden Answers Colorado State University Cooperative Extension is available to answer your Lawn and Garden questions. Phone lines are staffed by Master Gardeners and other professionals in the horticultural eld. Call the extension service in your county. Adams County.303-637-8100 Arapahoe County ..303-730-1920 Boulder County ..303-678-6238 Denver County ..720-913-5270 Douglas County .720-733-6930 Jefferson County 303-271-6620 Landscaping Help For help in nding a landscape contractor, visit the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado at alcc.com or call 303-757-5611. An ALCC landscape contractor can help improve your yard with design, planting, repairs, main- tenance, water features, xeriscape, decks and patios, fencing, walls and sprinkler systems. Call Before You Dig Three working days before you begin any activity that requires digging or excavation, call the Utility Noti cation Center of Colorado for location of underground utilities. This is a free service to you. Statewide 8-1-1 34 WELCOME HOME MAGAZINE KTBN Trinity 57 KPXC ION 59 KDEN Telemundo 25 Radio Stations AM 560 KLZ Sports 630 KHOW News/Talk 670 KLTT Christian 710 KNUS News/Talk 760 KKZN News/Talk 800 KLDC Christian 850 KOA News/Talk 910 KPOF Christian 950 KKFN Sports 990 KRKS Christian 1060 KRCN Talk 1090 KMXA Spanish 1150 KNRC Alternative 1190 KVCU College 1220 KLVZ Spanish 1280 KBNO Spanish 1340 KCFR Public Radio 1360 KHNC Talk 1390 KGNU Variety/Diverse Music 1430 KEZW Nostalgia 1600 KCKK Country 1650 KBJD News/Talk 1690 KDDZ Radio Disney/Children FM 90.1 KVOD Classical 89.3 KUVO Jazz 89.7 KXWA Christian Rock 91.1 KLDV Contemporary Christian 91.5 KUNC Public Radio 92.1 KJMN Spanish 92.5 KDJM Oldies 93.3 KTCL Alternative 94.7 KRKS Christian 95.7 KFMD Top 40 96.1 KSME Top 40 96.5 KXPK Spanish 97.3 KBCO Adult Alternative 98.5 KYGO Country 99.5 KQMT Adult Alternative 100.3 KIMN Hot Adult Contemporary 101.1 KOSI Adult Contemporary 101.9 KKCS Country 102.3 KSMT Alternative 103.5 KRFX Classic Rock 104.3 KMXY Hot Adult Contemporary 105.1 KXKL Oldies 105.5 KJAC Hot Adult Contemporary 105.9 KALC Adult Contemporary 106.7 KBPI Rock 107.5 KQKS Hip Hop Advertiser Inquiries To acquire additional information from our advertisers, please refer to the Free Information Card located on page 29 inside this magazine. 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Welcome Home Magazine Online For more helpful information visit our Web site at welcomehomemag.com NEWCOMER AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Denver Metro Area Hospitals Aurora - HealthONE - The Medical Center of Aurora .303-695-2600 auroramed.com Aurora - HealthONE - Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital .303-367-1166 spaldingrehab.com Boulder - Boulder Community Hospital ..303-440-2273 bch.org Brighton - Platte Valley Medical Center ..303-498-1600 pvmc.org Centennial - HealthONE - Centennial Medical Plaza ..303-600-3000 auroramed.com Denver - Centura Health - Porter Adventist Hospital 303-778-1955 centura.org Denver - Centura Health - St. Anthony Central Hospital 303-629-3511 centura.org Denver - Children’s Hospital 720-777-1234 thechildrenshospital.org Denver - HealthONE - Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center .303-839-6000 pslmc.com Denver - HealthONE - Rose Medical Center ..303-320-2121 rosemed.com Denver - Denver Health Medical Center .303-436-6000 denverhealth.org Denver - National Jewish Center ..303-388-4461 nationaljewish.org Denver - St. Joseph Hospital .303-837-7111 exempla.org Denver - University of Colorado Hospital ..800-621-7621 uch.edu Denver - Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center ..303-399-8020 va.gov Englewood - HealthONE - Swedish Medical Center ..303-788-5000 swedishhospital.com Lafayette - Good Samaritan Medical Center .303-689-4000 exempla.org Littleton - Centura Health - Littleton Adventist Hospital 303-730-8900 centura.org Lone Tree - HealthONE - Sky Ridge Medical Center 720-225-1000 skyridgemedcenter.com Longmont - Longmont United Hospital .303-651-5111 luhcares.org Louisville - Centura Health – Avista Adventist Hospital 303-673-1000 centura.org Thornton - HealthONE - North Suburban Medical Center 303-451-7800 northsuburban.com Westminster - Centura Health - St. Anthony North Hospital 303-426-2151 stanthonynorth.org Wheatridge - Lutheran Medical Center .303-425-4500 exempla.org Colorado Wineries www.coloradowine.com Colorado Farmers’ Markets www.coloradoagriculture.com Colorado Breweries www.colorado.com/Breweries.aspx Daily Newspapers There are two daily newspapers in the Denver/Boulder metro area. 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