Since 2001, the Apex Center has hosted this prestigious regional competition, featuring outstanding figure skaters from many states. Spectators can watch the exciting action for free! Competitive events begin August 2 and continue through August 4 at the Apex Center Ice Arena For specific schedule/event information, call the Apex Center Ice Arena front desk, 303-403-2598.

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P U B L I C N O T I C E CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION Notice is hereby given that the location of the regularly scheduled August 2, 2012, meeting of the Board of Directors of the Apex Park and Recreation District has been changed from the Randall Room at the Apex Center to the Community Room at the Apex Field House, at 5724 Oak St., Arvada, Colorado. The date and time of Thursday, August 2, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., remain

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AGENDA AUGUST 2, 2012 – 6:30 P.M. Apex Field House – Community Room 5724 Oak Street, Arvada, Colorado 80002 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDITION OF AGENDA ITEMS (Emergency items and other public business for which notice was not possible may be considered.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2012 PUBLIC INPUT (Each speaker is asked to limit comments to 5 minutes and to please not repeat previous comments.) NEW BUSINESS 1. Arvada Chamber of Commerce – Dot Wright, Chamber President 2. Jeffco GOCO River Corridor Project – Mike Miles 3.

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Free to adults 18 and up—all levels welcome! Instructor Angela McLinden leads a weekly one-hour yoga session on Saturdays from 8:15 to 9:15 am, continuing through September 29 (no class September 1) at Majestic View Park, 8900 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. No registration required. Call 303-424-2739 for more information. Plan to wear layered clothing you can move in, and bring sunscreen, water and a mat. Map and Direction to Majestic View Park: For more information

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7:30 am-noon, Sat., Aug. 11 at the Apex Center Running out of storage for old items? Want to make room for storage and make some $$$ at the same time? Sign up for the Community Garage Sale at the Apex Center this year for only $10 as a resident or $15 as a non-resident. Register and receive two (2) parking spots to set up shop and sell your items from 7:30 am-noon on Saturday, August, 11th. Only 33 selling spots are

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Workshops hosted by Arvada Police Animal Management Unit While coyotes are found throughout the West, they are extremely adaptable and thrive in urban areas. Coyotes are attracted to neighborhoods due to the availability of garbage, pet food and even small pets, which coyotes see as prey. What can you do to be prepared when encountering a coyote? How can you discourage a coyote’s approach? What kind of devices can you use to haze a coyote? Learn the answers to these questions by attending one of

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P U B L I C N O T I C E CANCELLATION OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Apex Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2012, has been canceled.

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Now you have two days to enjoy this great event: Sunday, August 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lake Arbor, 7451 W. 83rd Way; and Sunday, August 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Secrest Pool, 6820 W. 66th Ave. Come to one event or both! Either way, there will be refreshments, fun and activities for canines and humans. The cost is $5 for dogs, human buddies swim for free. Pictures from Lake Arbor Dog Swim are up

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Apex Center Shutdown: Closed Aug. 20-23 Apex Center Aquatics Shutdown: Aquatics closed Aug. 20-25 Beginning on Monday, August 20, and continuing through Thursday, August 23 (Saturday, August 25 for the aquatics area), the Apex Center will be closed for annual cleaning and maintenance. The center will re-open Friday, August 24 at 5 am, except for the aquatics area (lap pool and activity pools). Those areas will re-open Sunday, August 26 at 10 am. Apex Center pass holders may use the cardio and weight

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Support the Arvada Community Food Bank by playing tennis around the clock, from Friday, August 24 to Saturday, August 25! It's the third annual Round the Clock Racquet Rally, a benefit for the Arvada Community Food Bank. Choose one time slot or more -- play as much or as little as you'd like, in a 24 hour period. Our goal is have matches playing every hour. Hunger never sleeps, why should we? Event highlights: Hourly drawing for players Massages by Heritage College –

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A.P.E. (Avoiding Predators Everyday) Stranger Awareness and Safety Workshops

A.P.E. Women’s Self Defense Ages 12+

This class is a very physical introduction to Women’s Self Defense. When trying to avoid an attack or dealing with an attacker, awareness and reaction are most important. Class begins by discussing the importance of staying aware and being “smart” on the street and at home. Then, we introduce the basic strikes necessary to fend off an attacker and spend most of the class role playing attacks

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Meyers Pool will be closed Monday, August 27-Sunday, September 2 for maintenance. We will re-open Monday, September 3 at 5 am. Please call 303-467-7140 for more information.

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