Divorce lawyers in Colorado are providing very useful service within the state. There are two major categories of divorces, limited and absolute. The couple will be separated permanently after the divorce is served, in an absolute divorce. Whereas, the couple will be separated and no more cohabitants, in the case of limited divorce. There are some major reasons to apply for the divorce. They are: Inhuman treatment, adultery, imprisonment for three or more years, mistreatment, cruelty and abandonment.

Under the new divorce laws in Colorado, family courts will manage divroce cases along with other family law cases. Moreover, the affected parties should disclose complete information about the case. Although Colorado government does not offer any formal certification for mediators, the Colorado Council of Mediators have developed the guidelines for Mediator training and education. There are number of experienced divorce mediators all over in Colorado, from whom the person looking for a divorce can get assistance.

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June 19, 5:00-7:30 PM

Colorado is home to one of America’s highest concentrations of mountain towns, adrenaline junkies, and those who just love the alpine world. Many of the niche magazines that serve these communities are either based here or focus on our way of life. In this workshop we will discuss how to conceptualize, write, and sell features that engage the mountain imagination in its Colorado incarnation. Led by David J. Rothman, author of Dominion of Shadow and The Elephant’s Chiropractor, a Colorado Book Award finalist.

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June 7-8 and 14-15, 1:00-4:00 PM

Environmental writing is a growing trend in publishing today…and no wonder. Feeling deeply connected to issues and places demands expression. Many nature-lovers seek a way to communicate their ideas/bonds/hopes to a larger audience.

In this fun and intensive workshop, we’ll look at what contemporary nature writers are doing, how they’re doing it, and to what effect. Then we’ll focus on how to make others care about what you care about, and how to convey information through the use of story and humor. The class will also cover publishing and submission tips, as well as an overview of environmental magazines and newspapers. Led by Laura Pritchett, author of Sky Bridge and Hell’s Bottom, Colorado and frequent contributor to 5280 Magazine.

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Popular festival brings writers, agents, editors together

DENVER – Lighthouse Writers Workshop hosts its third annual summer Literary Festival June 6-21 in Denver. Workshops, salons, receptions and more are on tap for the popular urban gathering renowned for bringing together aspiring writers, award-winning authors, agents and book publishers. Registration is open at www.lighthousewriters.org. Space is limited and many events will sell out quickly.

The Lighthouse Literary Festival makes its home at the historic Ferril House (2123 Downing Street in Denver), but also branches out to nearby hotspots such as Forest Room 5 and The Tattered Cover in LoDo. The festival is open to both beginning and advanced writers. Writers may register for individual workshops and events or sign up for the entire festival.

Past festivals have resulted in successful agent-author and editor-author pairings, plus the workshops have helped authors hone manuscripts, book proposals, query letters, essays, stories, screenplays and more. Lighthouse Writers Workshop is gaining widespread acclaim for its work with writers. Success stories abound. Sarah Ockler workshopped portions of her forthcoming Twenty Boy Summer at the 2006 Festival. The highly anticipated young adult novel will be published in 2009 by Little, Brown. Author Gary Schanbacher shopped his short story collection and acquired a publisher at the first Literary Festival. Schanbacher’s collection, Migration Patterns, was recently named a finalist for the prestigious PEN/Hemingway Award.

“I noticed that all the other PEN/Hemingway finalists have MFAs from the best, except for one unknown guy with an MFW (Masters of Fine Workshops) from the University of Lighthouse. Pretty dang cool,” Schanbacher said.

Workshops for the 2008 Festival include weekend intensives, craft workshops, literary salons and more. From novels to short stories to poetry, from fiction to memoir to essays, there is something for everyone. In addition, literary salons offer writers an opportunity to mingle and learn more about the writing life. In anticipation of the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer, there is a special DNC 2008 salon to discuss how writing affects politics and politics affects writing. There are also agent and editor panels scheduled to discuss the business of writing and getting published. These panels and many of the receptions will feature respected agents, editors and publishers from across the nation.

Workshops are led by award-winning faculty including Nick Arvin, whose novel Articles of War was the recent choice for the One Book, One Denver citywide reading program plus an Esquire Book of the Year; Laura Pritchett, author of the WILLA Literary Award-winning Sky Bridge; William Haywood Henderson, author of numerous novels including Augusta Locke, a finalist for the Spur, Mountains & Plains, and WILLA awards; Shari Caudron, author of the Colorado Book Award-winning Who Are You People?; Karen Palmer, Pushcart Prize-winning author of Border Dogs; and many more.

Lighthouse Writers Workshop is an independent creative writing program that has been supporting Colorado writers since 1997. With the Lit Fest, Lighthouse’s mission is to bring aspiring writers together with accomplished authors and editors to advance Denver’s literary opportunities, and to build a thriving literary community of active writers, readers, and publishers. Lighthouse Writers Workshop is a Denver-based nonprofit organization. It is the recipient of the 2007 Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

To register for the Literary Festival or for more information visit www.lighthousewriters.org, call 303-297-1185 or send an e-mail to info@lighthousewriters.org. Brochures containing full schedules are available by mail or online.

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The Denver Auto show will be at the Colorado Convention Center from March 26 thru March 30th. This show is always one of the top shows that comes to Denver. How can it not be? You have a bunch of new shiny cars just waiting to be bought. My hope is that these shows become more Hybrid and Environmentally friendly shows in the future. Below is more information on when and where the Denver Auto Show is.

Hours

Admissions

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If you enjoy eating out at 5 star restaurants but can not spend the money you will be happy to hear between February 23-29 many restaurants participant in Denver Restaurant week where the meal for 2 is at a set price of $52.80 or 26.40 for one person. This does not include taxes or gratuity. The list of restaurants is huge but here is a list of a few of the top restaurants you should try out.

Elway’s Both locations Cherry Creek/Downtown Denver, Buckhorn Exchange, Zengo, The Fort Restaurant

You should definely take advantage this great opportunity to eat at some of the top Restaurants. Check out the homepage.

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When the city of Denver was able to land the 2008 Democratic Convention, it was a major coup. By taking the most evasive measures, Denver was able to beat out cities like New York for the right to host the convention. This year, as much as ever, the Democratic National Convention is a major event that will provide both an economic boost and a ton of exposure to greater Denver and the surrounding areas.

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This show is our favorite all year! The Colorado Garden and Home Show is the oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show within the Rocky Mountain region. This show consists of 9 full days of the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement. Visit any of the 650 companies within more than 1,400 booths, or perhaps one of the 50 free educational seminars for cutting edge gardening and home improvement.

Location:
The show is held within the convention center at:
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
You can either park at Coors Field for 5.00 and then take the free Shuttle to the Convention Center, or you can take the RTD Light Rail that take you directly to the Convention Center.

Hours:
Saturday, February 16th- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, February 17th- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, February 18th- noon - 9 p.m. (President’s Day)
Tuesday, February 19th- noon - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, February 20th- noon - 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 21st- noon - 9 p.m.
Friday, February 22nd- noon - 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 23rd- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, February 24th- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Prices:
General Admission $12 Note: Discount Ticket at KingSoopers $10
Senior Ticket (at the door) $10
Kids 12 and under Free

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WINTER X GAMES 12, JANUARY 24-27, 2008
“The Winter X Games, the premier winter action sports event in the world, will be held January 24-27, 2008 from Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. The annual event features athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Skiing, Snowboard and Snowmobile. January 22-23 will serve as practice and elimination days. All Winter X Games competitions will take place at the resort’s Buttermilk Mountain. Winter X Games 12 will air live on ESPN and ABC and will feature nighttime events. The event will remain at Aspen/Snowmass through 2010, for a total of nine consecutive years (2002-2010).”The annual Winter X Games is the premier winter action sports event in the world, featuring athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Moto X, Skiing, Snowboard and SnoCross. Winter X Games 11 will air live on ESPN and ABC and will feature nighttime events.

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Kaiser Permanente will open their doors and care for the medically underserved in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. There will be two clinic locations. One in Aurora, CO and the other one in Denver, CO. Free services will be available for adults and children in need. Both the Kaiser Permanente’s Aurora Centrepoint Medical Office and the Inner City Health Center Office will offer the following:

• Wellness exams and screenings for men, women, and children
• Prostate cancer screenings for men
• Breast exams for women
• PAP tests for women
• Pediatric vision screenings
• Pediatric hearing tests
• Immunizations for children (please bring a current copy of your child’s immunization record)
• Pediatric body mass index
• Blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings.

Please not that only the Kaiser Permanente Aurora Centrepoint Medical Office will be offering Mammograms and there are limited space available.

Location:
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where:
Kaiser Permanente’s Aurora Centrepoint Medical Office
14701 E. Exposition Ave.
Aurora, CO

~or~

Inner City Health Center Office
3405 Downing Street
Denver

For more information, please call 303-614-1575.

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