The group includes saxophonist Michael Shults, recently noted by the Kansas City Star as, “making a strong impression” on the Kansas City jazz scene. He is a protégé of internationally-acclaimed Bobby Watson, and has played professionally with New Jazz Order, The Moon City Big Band, The New Vintage Big Band, and The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.

Also featured: trumpeter Hermon Mahari (winner of the 2008 National Trumpet Competition), bassist Ben Leifer (selected for the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program), and drummer Brian Steever (appearances include Tridimensional and the Hennessy Brothers).

There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door. For address and contact information, please visit www.solidgrounds.org.

Style-A-Thon to Benefit the Mrs. Colorado Foundation
Centennial, Colorado—The Mrs. Colorado Foundation has partnered with Timothy D’s and Solera Salon to organize its 1st annual Style-A-Thon. Award-winning stylists will provide services such as color, cut, styles, skin and nail care FREE OF CHARGE to the public. All donations for services will go directly to benefit the Mrs. Colorado Foundation scholarship fund.

“Solera Salon is proud to be associated with the Mrs. Colorado Foundation Scholarship Program. Colorado women have always been the core of our success, and we’re pleased to be able to help women achieve their goals through higher education,” said Danny Needham, CEO of Solera Salon (www.solerasalon.com). Solera Salon’s Centennial and Lone Tree locations are home to some of the region’s finest salon professionals who conduct their business in private suites of the highest quality and comfort.

“Every dollar the Mrs. Colorado Foundation raises throughout the year goes to provide bi-annual scholarships to local women who are enrolled in higher education institutions. We are so grateful to organizations like Timothy D’s and Solera Salon for their charitable donations of both time and talent,” said Marney Duckworth, Founder of the Mrs. Colorado Foundation.

The Mrs. Colorado Foundation Style-A-Thon will be held Sunday, July 12th from 10 am - 4 pm at Timothy D’s and Solera Salon located in Centennial at 8770 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 130. Organizers suggest making an appointment prior to the event; however walk-ins are welcome. Participants will be treated to refreshments, snacks and a number of wonderful door prizes. Mrs. Colorado 2009, Megan Yarberry, will be signing autographs throughout the day. For appointments, please call Timothy D’s directly at 303.744.6444.

For more information about the Mrs. Colorado Foundation and Style-A-Thon Benefit, please visit www.mrscofoundation.org.

When: Sunday, July 12th from 10 am - 4 pm

Where: Timothy D’s and Solera Salon located at 8770 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80112

Services: All services are provided FREE OF CHARGE (typically priced between $50-$100 per service), with suggested donations going directly to benefit the Mrs. Colorado Foundation. Color, Cut, Styles, Facials and More! (services such as color, facials, and nails will require product fees of $15-$20).

For appointments, please call Timothy D’s directly at 303.744.6444

Mrs. Colorado 2009, Megan Yarberry, will be on hand signing autographs throughout the day. Door prizes and more!!!

Treat yourself to a fun afternoon, while donating to a great organization!

“I successfully defended my dissertation on April 7, 2009. The title of my dissertation is: The Unheard Voices of Truants: A Study of the Aurora Public Schools’ Early Intervention Program.

I am FINALLY done-YES!! Thank you for the support you provided during my journey.“  –Barbara Cooper

Currently enrolled at UCD and interested in applying for the Mrs. Colorado Foundation scholarship? Visit UCD’s Scholarship website.  Click on “Students, regardless of program” link at the bottom of the page.

Interested in attending the Mrs. Colorado Pageant and learning more about the Mrs. Colorado Foundation? Call the Mrs. Colorado Pageant office at (303) 593-1199.  Tickets on sale now.

Mrs. Colorado Foundation Heart T-Shirt

The Royal Image Boutique, official sponsor of the Mrs. Colorado Foundation, is now donating sale proceeds of their newest, designer T-shirt.

Check out The Royal Image Boutique’s new website online and order your Mrs. Colorado Foundation Heart T-Shirt Today!!!

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For more information about how you can donate to the Mrs. Colorado Foundation, please visit our Donate page.

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