While the gardeners at each garden may determine the format for their garden, whether the garden will be worked communally or as individual plots, etc., the expectation is that each garden will supply not only their gardeners, but will also donate a substantial amount of the yield from the garden to area food banks/pantries.  During 2010, the twenty co-op gardens donated almost 15,000 servings of fresh produce to area food banks serving the needy.

All produce donated to local food banks/pantries must be cleaned prior to being donated and prepared for easy distribution by food bank/pantry staff to their clients.

Gardeners will be expected to sign a standard waiver/release form used by the Adams Community Gardens CO-OP before being allowed to participate in any of the community gardens or community garden events.  If the gardener is a minor, their parent or guardian will sign the waiver/release form.

The Adams Community Gardens CO-OP was formed in 2006 to promote the development of community gardens in Adams County.  Each new garden designates a lead gardener(s) to attend a monthly meeting where common garden issues are discussed and members from the CSU Extension Master Gardener program are present to lend their expertise.  CO-OP meetings are normally held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. from February to October at The Senior Hub, Inc. 2360 W. 90th Ave. in Federal Heights.  Interested persons should contact Tom Rapp at the e-mail or phone number below for exact information about meeting dates, times and locations, as these may change from time to time.

For more information about community garden locations or the Adams Community Gardens CO-OP, please contact Tom Rapp, CO-OP Coordinator at trapp (at) seniorhub (dot) org or 303-426-4408 Ext. 208.

What is Rebuilding Days?                                                                                                                        Rebuilding Days is an opportunity for community members to come together to help low-income, elderly, or disabled homeowners rehabilitate their homes, brought to you by the Keep Thornton Beautiful/City of Thornton and Rebuilding Together Metro Denver.

When is Rebuilding Days?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      On October 2, 2010, teams of 20-25 volunteers will work for one full day to repair and revitalize a qualified home, all at no cost to the homeowner. The shared experience of dramatically improving the safety and the quality of life makes Rebuilding Together Days a memorable volunteer experience and an effective community building activity.

Volunteer to help your neighbors!                                                                                                             *No experience necessary                                                                                                                                * Eight hours of your time                                                                                                                                  * Skilled laborers to oversee activities                                                                                                                * Must be 18 years or older

Easy to sign up go to:                   http://rebuildingtogether.civicore.com/VolunteerApp/index.cfm?Affiliate_ID=1 

In the project box select City of Thornton- Kathy’s team. Come join us make a difference in some one’s life and have a fun day while your there. 

Created in 1978, the Paint-A-Thon is a free service for elderly homeowners who need their homes painted, but cannot afford a commercial paint job.

Volunteer painting teams are essential to the event’s success. Our valuable volunteers donate their time and energy to paint the home of these deserving homeowners.

You can help continue the tradition by signing-up to help paint a home on August 7 or 14 with Aug.21 serving as a potential rain date.

Contact Melissa Johnson @ KTB to sign up  303-889-9827 or go directly to Brothers Redevelopment link to sign up. Make sure to let them know you want to help work on a house in the City of Thorton with Keep Thornton Beautiful

http://www.brothersredevelopment.org/home/Volunteer/PaintAThon/tabid/501/Default.aspx

Refreshments will be provided at the library after the clean up event.

Call Anythink Huron Street for further details:  303-452-7534  http://www.anythinklibraries.org/

Please call Melissa Johnson for further details:  303-889-9827

Join us this summer for the Keep Thornton Beautiful/Brothers Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon, an event that has become one of the state’s largest volunteer events serving seniors.

Created in 1978, the Paint-A-Thon is a free service for elderly homeowners who need their home painted, but cannot afford a commercial paint job.

Volunteers are essential to the event’s success. As a volunteer you will donate your time and energy to paint the homes of these deserving homeowners.

Contact Melissa Johnson for more information:  303-889-9827

April 23 – October 4 (growing season)
October 22 – November 29 (fall leaves)
Weekends only: Friday afternoon 5 p.m., through Monday morning 8 a.m.
Thornton’s Infrastructure Maintenance Center, 12450 Washington Street

Bring your grass clippings and leaves to the IMC to be recycled. Self service roll-
off containers can be found adjacent to the IMC RV Disposal service road.

For more information call
720-977-6200

Landfill days allows you to bring items to the landfill that you may not be able to dispose of through your regular trash service.

• Proof of residency is required (driver’s license or water bill)
• Non-hazardous debris only
• Pickup or car loads only
• All loads must be covered
• Trailers loads and commercial loads are subject to applicable fees.
• Freon charged appliances (refrigerators, A/C units) are not accepted.