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Robert & Jani Bielenberg, CRS, GRI,e-PRO Centennial, Colorado

Centennial Neighborhoods - Let's Get Connected!

Neighborhoods...let's get connected!

The City of Centennial is inviting all neighborhoods, homeowner associations and civic associations to register on the City's website. Each neighborhood is encouraged to list, at NO charge, it's meetings, locations and web address online. Once you register your neighborhood, you will receive the latest information about what is going on in the City of Centennial and a Neighborhood Resourse Guide. To register, go to the Living Section and click on Neighborhoods.

Seller's Need To Be Ready for Carbon Monoxide Law That Goes Into Effect July1, 2009

New Carbon Monoxide Law Effective July 1, 2009
This law applies to all Colorado homebuilders and sellers of any residential property, including landlords of all apartment buildings , condos, townhomes and single-family homes.  The law covers all new residential construction, existing single-family and multi-family housing units offered for sale, transfer or rent. 

The measure was inspired by the deaths last autumn of Parker Lofgren, 39, his wife Caroline, 42, and their children Owen, 10, and Sophie, 8, in an Aspen-area rental home that was not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors.  This tragedy was followed by another tragic carbon monoxide death in January, of Lauren Johnson, 23, a University of Denver graduate student living in a rented apartment.

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can not be seen or smelled and can be fatal in minutes. Most deaths occur in the winter months as a result of gas appliances.  A Carbon Monoxide Alarm detects the gas and produces an audible alarm. They can be battery powered, plugged into an electrical outlet with a battery backup or connected to the electrical system via the electrical panel.

The New Law Effective July 1, 2009 requires:
  • A Carbon Monoxide Alarm installed in ALL homes with a fuel-fired heater or appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. 
  • Alarms must be installed with 15 feet of the entrance to EACH room lawfully used for sleeping.
  • Sellers are responsible for installing the alarms in accordance to the manufacturer's published instructions and I recommend keeping a copy of the those instructions in your personal files.
  • Visit the EPA Website for further information about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.  

Enjoy These City of Centennial Summer Events

Take your family and enjoy many of the upcoming summer events that the City of Centennial has to offer!

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - Centennial Youth Battle of the Bands
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Best Buy at The Streets at Southglenn
Eight to Twelve bands will compete and a winnerwill be selected by popular vote and a judges vote as well.

Saturday, June 6, 2009 - Spring Fling Centennial
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
deKoevend Park
6315 S University Boulevard
Designed as a hands-on interactive festval for children of all ages. Enjoy lots of children's activities, entertainment, stage show, balloon sculptors, caricarture artists, game zone with life size games, face painters, play pavillion and more! Attendance near 5,000 expected.

Friday to Saturday, June 12-13th, 2009 - Relay for Life - American Cancer Society
6 p.m. (Friday) to 8 a.m. (Saturday)
Arapahoe High School
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Each year, across the nation one event brings entire communities together for the Relay For Life, and to take part in the fight for cancer..

Friday, July 10, 2009 - Night at the Movies Centennial
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Trails Recreation Center
16799 East Lake Avenue
Enjoy a movie out under the stars. Don't forget to bring your blanket and a picnic dinner.

Friday, July 17, 2009 - Night at the Movies Centennial
6:30p.m. - 10 p.m.
Commons Park at The Streets at SouthGlenn East Arapahoe Road and South University Boulevard

Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Celebrate Centennial Under the Stars
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Centennial Medical Plaza 14200 East Arapahoe Road
A family event that includes free health screenings, interactive fitness demonstrations, vendors, activities, entertainment and a twilight movie ending with a spectaculat fireworks show.


Cyber School - The New Internet Learning Experience

Childrens Building Blocks"Cyber school? What? What are they talking about? Hmm....I'd better listen to this a little more closely!" And, what I heard on the morning radio show totally blew me away! I have friends, who have family members that home school their children. But honestly, this was the first time I'd ever heard the term, cyber school! And, I've got to tell you - the Mother and Son who were being interviewed were very happy and excited about this learning experience.

So, off to my computer I went! I Goggled "cyber school elementary" and the first entry was in my own State of Colorado - Colorado Virtual Academy Here it was, in my own backyard and I didn't even know about it! The Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) offers a virtual learning experience for students in K -12. The instructors are qualified and experienced Colorado-licensed teachers, who are available to students both online and by phone. COVA provides a K12 curriculum which covers both core subjects and electives, online planning and assessment tools, resources, textbooks and much more. They also profess to have a very supportive school community, which organizes monthly activities for COVA parents, students, and staff. Outside of the learning materials that you may be required to purchase, COVA provides a tuition-free public education for grades K-12.

So....what do you think about this? Will this be the new wave of the future? Will cyber school someday replace the brick and mortar schools? If children are now learning at home - won't they be missing out on all the social learning aspects that a traditional school provides? Sports? Activities? After school programs?

I would love to hear your comments!

Enjoy a Meal at the Grand Lux Cafe in Lone Tree, Colorado

If you are looking for a restaurant that offers casual cuisine in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere, then you must try the Grand Lux Cafe in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Their prices are reasonable and they offer more than 100 menu selections and freshly baked goods. There is something on the menu for everyone in your party - from appetizers to salads, burgers, sandwiches, oven baked rustic pizzas, pasta and noodles, steaks, items from the oven and broiler, or pan and grill, lunch specials and even a late breakfast! Their desserts are baked in their own bakery, so they are hot and fresh from the oven. They will even tell you about ordering desserts in the beginning because some of the desserts take 30 minutes to prepare - now that IS fresh-out-of-the-oven! The only challenging part of the meal is trying to decide what to have! Everything sounds so good that you want to order it all!

My sorority members enjoyed a wonderful lunch there yesterday. They took a reservation for our group of ten and the service we received was fabulous! Our waiter was willing to prepare separate checks for our group and when one of the meals did not come as offered, the House Manager came to our table to offer his apology and the meal was complimentary. Now that is customer service!