Andover Glen Summer Picnic on the way in August

By Debra Jones

You’ll definitely want to circle the date on your calendar now of Saturday August 29^th for the annual Andover Glen Summer Picnic right in our very own Andover Glen Park. The food, fun and festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m.  The Association will be providing a BBQ along with soda, bottled water, paper plates, silverware and napkins.  We would like the homeowners with odd house numbers to bring your favorite salad and the homeowners with even numbers to bring your favorite dessert.  We are unable to offer alcoholic beverages, but you are allowed to bring your favorite alcoholic drinks on your own.  So grab your lawn chairs and come enjoy an afternoon in your park with your neighbors.  The “Spiff Awards” will be presented at the Picnic this year, along with other fun prizes.  If it just happens to “rain” on our picnic, we will have the picnic on Saturday, September 12^th, same time - same place. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Debra at debsew79@msn.com. ~

Election of New Board Members and a Covenant Review update on tap for AG Annual Meeting in September

By Randy Simpson

It’s not too early to mark your September Calendar now for the Andover Glen Annual Meeting coming up on Monday, September 21^st. It will be held at Shalom Park beginning at 7 p.m. Items currently on the agenda include the election of new Board Members and a progress report on the project to update our AG covenants.  Look for further details on this important meeting in the September Gazette. ~

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The Common Grounds Coffee Club—an Un-commonly good time!

By M.L. Hanson

Hello Neighbors!

We’re happy to announce the locations for the finale monthly coffees for 2009!

August 28^th

The Melton’s

14387 E. Layton Drive

Don’t miss Julie’s Herb Garden and her herbal tips!

September 25^th

Lynn Walton and Derrick Laughlin’s

14307 E. Layton Drive

You must see the amazing new gardens and landscaping they have done “behind the fence”

October 30^th

The Estes

14308 E. Layton Drive

They are just renovating their main bath with vessel style basins, a must see!

November 20^th (different day due to Thanksgiving)

This will be the 2^nd Annual Cookie Exchange

At the Jones’

4802 So. Carson

What a great way to wind up our Common Grounds year, with good cheer and some lovely gifts among great neighbors!

From Our Kitchen to Yours…Farmers’ Market Squash Sauté

Submitted by Debra Jones

Ingredients:

2 -zucchini, sliced

2 -yellow squash, sliced

2 -cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. olive oil

½ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook zucchini and squash in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 3 min., stirring occasionally.  Add garlic; cook an additional 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.  Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella cheese and basil.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Substitute – Omit yellow squash. Use 4 zucchini  instead.

Nutritional Info:  Calories 110; Cholesterol 10mg; Total fat 7g; Saturated fat 3g; Sodium 180 mg; Carbohydrate 5g; Sugars 2g

Plan now for disposing of your unwanted Household Chemicals in September

By Randy Simpson

Are you moving, recently renovated your house, or have car projects? Do you have products such as pesticides, paint, automotive products, household cleaners or other items that can be considered household hazardous waste?

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Not sure what to do with them? Attend the Household Chemical Roundup and safely and efficiently recycle or dispose of those items that can be harmful to people, pets and the environment -- or just difficult to get rid of.

The roundup normally occurs on the second Saturday in September The next event is scheduled for:

September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Central Facilities, 13645 E. Ellsworth Ave. – one block north of Alameda and Potomac.

Open only to Aurora residents, participants must show proof of residency with a driver’s license, utility bill or other identification with an Aurora address. The event is free, although donations are appreciated, and there is a $3 fee to dispose of each tire. Business waste, medical/biological waste, ammunition, propane tanks, household batteries and explosives are not allowed. For more information, call Environmental Specialist Mary Dawson at 303-739-7372 or mdawson@auroragov.org. ~

Bolting Broccoli and Red Tomatoes—Community Garden Update

By Lynn Walton

Yes, it’s true – the broccoli has bolted.  But we have had more successes than disappointments (I hate to call them failures) and the AG gardeners are making bi-weekly harvest trips.  At any given time you might see someone walking down Layton Drive with lettuces, squashes, onions, and a few peas tucked into their pockets.  Tomatoes promise to follow soon – those clever folks who used Walls-O-Water now have red tomatoes on the vine.  If you attend the AG picnic on August 29^th, please go and see the watermelons and pumpkins growing along the fence.  Do you know of any kids who would like to visit the garden and see what’s growing?  Call Lynn at 720-379-4616 and she’ll show them the garden.

The Andover Glen Community Garden at Andover Glen Park is only in its first season but already promises bountiful harvests for years to come. If you didn’t participate this season, some space is available for next year!

Now is the time to start thinking about what to do with the harvest.  Do you want to learn how to preserve tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers (think dill pickles), and other garden delectable’s?  If you’re interested in canning, freezing, parboiling or drying harvested produce, please call Lynn at 720-379-4616. ~

What do you think about Recreational opportunities in Aurora?

By Randy Simpson

A new task force has been authorized by the Aurora City Council. Known as the ARRTF (Aurora Residents for Recreation Taskforce), it was created to assess community needs for recreation services and facilities in the city of Aurora and create a set of recommendations to City Council to successfully address the

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identified needs of Aurora's residents. 

The task force needs you to get involved in making our community the best place for children, families and businesses to locate and thrive. 

The Recreation Task Force is committed to engaging the entire Aurora community in a dialog that will result in a complete assessment of our community's recreation needs.  For more information on this recreation task force and to take a survey on your opinion of the recreational opportunities in our city, please go to ARRTF website at www.arrtf.org. ~

Your Chance to meet the Mayor and At-Large Council Members

Join Mayor Ed Tauer and At-Large Council Members Bob FitzGerald, Ryan Frazier, Steve Hogan and Brad Pierce for a discussion on issues affecting the City of Aurora. Contact 303-739-7015 for more information.

We are always looking for informative and interesting articles for the Gazette. If you have one you’d like to share,  please contact Randy Simpson at rgatess@yahoo.com