U-Pick peaches and other produce,
Pick a little.
For the freshest fruits, herbs and vegetables, nothing beats filling a basket yourself. Peach-picking time on the Western Slope starts later this week. Just about everything you can pick, from apples to zinnias, is listed on this website. Most U-pick farms also sell packaged produce.
Picture this
“Lens on Lakewood” call for entries, registration forms at Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood; 303-987-7850, . Submissions deadline: Aug. 21.
Lakewood’s close-up.
Paging all shutterbugs: The Lakewood Heritage Center is accepting photographs illustrating everyday life in Lakewood. As part of Lakewood’s 40th anniversary, 40 photographs will be chosen, based on composition, exposure and mood, and displayed at the Radius Gallery from Sept. 2 to Jan. 15, 2010.
Clean out, help out
Arc Thrift stores, 19 locations throughout the Front Range; 303-231-9222; .
Give it up.
If it hasn’t been worn or used over the past 12 months, donate it to a good cause. Arc Thrift stores especially need men’s and children’s clothing, and general household items. All Arc Thrift Stores profits support programs that benefit individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families.
