Every child deserves an education. In today's economy more families are struggling to make ends meet and are worried about how they will send their children to school. Jefferson County Head Start is here to help. With educational programming available for children ages three to five, this no-cost program is open for enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. Come to an open house on Wednesday, July 11, from 10am to 3pm or Thursday, August 2, from 10am - 3pm at 5150 Allison Street in Arvada to learn more and to enroll in the program.

Three years ago, in the summer of 2009, 5-year-old Isabela “Bela” Estes was lucky to survive after being hit by a car while playing near the street in front of her Arvada house. Today, Bela is the inspiration behind a grassroots public awareness campaign, called "Brake for Bela," to alert drivers, parents and children of the increased risk of vehicle/pedestrian accidents during the summer months, while children are out of school.

To raise awareness of the campaign, proclamations in support of Brake for Bela are being passed by city councils throughout metro Denver, including Arvada, Brighton, Centennial, Commerce City, Denver, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge.

The Jr. Science Explorers Club will take children entering the third grade on an incredible journey, with destinations that include Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Meyer Ranch Park. Explorers will study insects, plant trees, track wild animals, learn the basics of nature photography, take hikes, complete a scavenger hunt, play animal-themed games and much more.