Calendar of Events - ALCC, Landscaping Colorado

2008

July 24
(Thursday)

Summer Party* - 6 pm, Coors Field. Join us for the event of the summer. It will be a great time to connect with your colleagues throughout Colorado, have a good time and hang out at a cool venue. See parking instructions here.
Arrive early to attend the VIP Tour and Reception benefitting the ALCC Foundation from 4:30-6pm. There are still two sponsorships available. Contact Cynthia Jackson, 303 757-5611 x305. *Please note that this is not a game day.

July 26
(Saturday)

CLT Training: Landscape Math & Plan Reading (English/Spanish), 9 am to 10:30 am, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO. Learn how to read a plan accurately and how to calculate square feet, volume and other quantities for ordering landscape materials.
CLT Training: Instrument (English & Spanish), 10:45 am to noon, Pickens Technical College. Learn the basics of setting up and using the level to determine elevation differences.
CLT Training: Valve Repair (English/Spanish), 9 am to 10:30 am, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO. How-to's for troubleshooting valve problems and repair techniques.
CLT Training: Mainline & Lateral Installation (English/Spanish), 10:45 am to 12:15 pm. 9 am to 10:30 am, Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO. Learn step by step procedures for proper installation of mainlines and laterals in this practical training session. Questions, call Jerrie Dansky, 303 757-5611.

July 30
(Wednesday)

Bobcat 50th Anniversary Road Tour, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 2 to 8 pm. Read more!

August 1-2
(Friday - Saturday)

Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) Test. Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO. Registration deadline extended to July 3, 2008. Call Becky Garber or Jerrie Dansky, 303 757-5611. Judges are needed! Sign-up to be a test judge, or call Megan Kelley, 303 757-5611.

August 2
(Saturday)

Hardy Boy Flower Trials 2008 & 60th Celebration. Support the Colorado Floriculture Foundation, Welby West Woods, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, CO. Trials open at 4 pm, pig roast, 6pm, silent auction, 4 to 8 pm. $30/first person, $15/each additional person, 6th person free. RSVP by July 25th to Debi, 303 288-3398.

August 5
(Tuesday)

CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden Evaluation Day, Fort Collins. Call 970 491-7019.

August 6
(Wednesday)

ALCC After Hours, 6 to 8 pm, Welby Gardens, 2761 E. 74th Ave., Denver. Happy 60th Welby Gardens! Contact Cynthia Jackson at 303 757-5611 x305.

August 7
(Thursday)

Northern Chapter After Hours, 5:30 pm, Stonehouse Grille, 125 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO. Hang out with us at Stonehouse Grille! Sponsored by Colorado Machinery. Contact Cynthia Jackson at 303 757-5611 x305.

September 5
(Friday)

EPA Free Building Tour and The Alliance Center, 2 to 4 pm, 1536 Wynkoop St. Sponsored by the GreenCO Foundation. Learn about the research project on the "Green Roof" and other energy saving techniques used in this very modern LEED building. Dr. James Klett, CSU, will answer questions about the irrigation system, plants being tested on the roof and how this helps with cooling the building.

September 11
(Thursday)

Northern Chapter Snow Removal Panel Discussion, 3:30 pm, Wagner Rents, 7260 Crossroads Blvd., Windsor, CO 80550. Come learn the liability, equipment and contract issues associated with doing snow removal. Contact Cynthia Jackson at 303 757-5611 x305.

September 13
(Saturday)

Adams County Household Chemical Roundup at Super K-mart, 1400 E. 104th Avenue in Thornton. Help Adams County and Tri-County health areas with safely disposing of old and unwanted pesticides, fertilizers, paint, motor oil, etc. Contact Greg McConnell, Tri-County Health Department at 4201 East 72nd Avenue, Suite D, Commerce City, CO 80022 or by phone 720 322-1541. Visit Web site for more information.

September 15
(Monday)

ALCC Annual Golf Tournament, Pinery Country Club (private course). Several sponsorships still available! Support ALCC's Education Foundation by sponsoring and/or playing. Register soon; the past two years have been sold out! Contact Debbie Kay, 303 757-5611 for information or to sponsor.

September 24
(Wednesday)

Casino Night sponsored by GreenCO Foundation, 6 to 9 pm, Summit Event Center, 411 Sable Blvd., Aurora. Cost, $35/person. Come join your colleagues and try your luck!

September 25
(Thursday)

Women in Horticulture Luncheon, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Lakewood Country Club. Jocelyn Chilvers will speak on "Texture: What it is, Why it Matters and How to use it."

October 1
(Wednesday)

ALCC After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Location to be announced. Contact Cynthia Jackson, 303 757-5611 x305.

October 3-4
(Friday - Saturday)

2008 ISA-RMC Annual Conference & Tree Climbing Competition, Colorado Springs. Exciting seminars, hands-on workshops, speakers and more. For information call 303 756-1815 or see Web site.

October 29-30
(Wednesday - Thursday)

Fall Landscape Business University, McKee Building at The Ranch, Loveland, CO. Register by Oct. 3 and save $25/per member. Contact Debbie Kay, 303 757-5611 x 301.
Read about the conference and speakers.

November 7-8
(Friday - Saturday)

Owners and Managers Meeting, Vail Marriott Resort and Spa. Reserve rooms now online. Visit Web site or call 800 648-0720. Room reservations must be made by October 24.

December 3
(Wednesday)

ALCC After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m. Location to be announced. Contact Cynthia Jackson, 303 757-5611 x305.