Happy Holidays!

This month’s newsletter contains: Story Time with Santa information, Covenant Reminders, Community Park update and more….

December 2018 Newsletter

December 2018 Newsletter Saturday, December 15th @ the Wheatlands Clubhouse 10:00 am-Noon Come enjoy hayrides, snacks, hot cocoa and a story with Santa! (event is sponsored by Jennifer Cronk w/ 1320 HOMES powered by KW & Tammy Welsh with Osgood Team Real Estate) Covenant Reminders Be sure to get your yards cleaned up- Leaves, crab apples, pruning shrubs and ornamental grasses, as well as clearing out any perennials   Trash cans are being left out in view. To avoid a notice or fine please bring in your trash can within 24 hours after trash pick up   Home Maintenance- Check for damage to shutters, house numbers, chipping fading paint, broken.   Winter Shoveling- Make sure driveways and sidewalks are clear. Upcoming Events KIDS NIGHT OUT   Friday, December 7th 6-10 pm at the Lakehouse Movie: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas NEXT BOARD MEETING   Wednesday, December 5th 6-10 pm @ the Clubhouse Park Update The community park at Wheatlands Parkway and South Jamestown Way is continuing to make progress.   The final set is complete and the park plans will be sent our for bid in December! For more images and details of the park please Click Here Wheatlands Community Directory EMERGENCY (POLICE & FIRE) 911 Non-Emergency – Police 303-739-6000   Irrigation 24 hour service 303-693-6878  CLUBHOUSE & POOL INFORMATION 720-870-9297, 720-870-2221 (Operated by the YMCA) Water & Sewer Service 303-739-7370 AURORA CITY GOVERNMENT Police Representative – Officer Cassell 303-627-3172 Public Works Department 303-739-7300 SNOW REMOVAL (Streets) or STREET DAMAGE City of Aurora 303-326-8200 SNOW REMOVAL (District Property) YMCA and Coxlandscaping *Homeowners are responsible for sidewalks and driveways SERVICES Waste Management Company 303-797-1600  Kids Night Out at The Lakehouse Kids will have game s and crafts with dinner provided, and will get to watch a movie in our movie theater. Parents can relax with the night off. $15 for 1st child $10 for additional children. 6:00 pm-10:00 pm. Please register by Wednesday prior to event. Register on the YMCA website. Call 720-870-2221 with any questions. December 7th Theme: Green    Movie: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas   Register here for KNO    New Programs at the YMCA Youth Center at Southlands Shopping Center Come check out some of our new programs offered at the YMCA Youth Center! (For more information on any of these programs please call the youth center at 720.274.5759 MIDDLE SCHOOL  DROP IN NIGHTS: Our Teen Center comes with a pool table, foosball, Nintendo Wii and X Box and many different craft opportu-nities and games, there is never a dull moment. Cost Free; any themed nights will cost $4 DROP ‘N SHOP: Southlands Shopping Center and the Aurora YMCA is here to help you! Drop the kids off at the YMCA Teen Center where Kids can participate in activities and crafts as you indulge yourself with everything Southlands has to offer! Please provide a small snack for your child. Open Mondays and Wednes-days10am-1pm, Thursday’s 5-8pm. Ages: Potty trained – 10 years. Fee: $7 per child. Y LEADERS:  Ages 11-18 Develop Leadership Skills Youth-led community service pro-jects  Bi-monthly meetings – Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00pm at Southlands Teen Center  FREE Warm Up Wednesday  Planned weekly activities to get some movement and exercise for kids ages potty trained-10 yrs old. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT:  Three-day, intensive, state wide, mock-government program  Grades 7-12  Hands on Experience  Teachers curriculum support Full Access to Colorado State YMCA Programs In addition to family activities at Southshore, the YMCA runs programs that benefit the entire Aurora Community. Y Sports Spring sports registration is now open! For more info: Billy Merryman – Sports Coordinator [email protected] 303.988.0196 Y Leaders A new program for the Aurora Family YMCA. Youth 11-18 can join at no cost to plan and take part in Saturday service opportunities. Please attend our Wednesday meetings or contact Shai Baca  for more information. sbaca @denverymca.org  Click here to register.    Youth in Government Join youth from throughout the state at our premier model government program. High school aged students will write and debate bills, argue state supreme court cases or take part in our press and lobbyist programs. The only group with access to the state Capitol building in this capacity.   Click here to find out more! Reach & Rise Mentoring What is Reach and Rise? Reach and Rise is a free group mentoring program of the YMCA, established to provide young people in our community with positive and peer relationships. 2 adult mentors are matched with a group of 6 youth The group will meet once a week for 2 hours. The program cycle runs for 8 weeks during the summer and 16 weeks during the fall and spring. Mentors are meant to serve as role models, friends, and confidants. They’re another source of support for your child. They are not meant to take the role of a parent, babysitter, or financier. For more information contact: Shai Baca [email protected] Southlands Shopping Center Events Southlands Cub Club is for children ages 3 to 10. Members get special discounts at Southlands retailers and YMCA programs, monthly events, a club newsletter and during your child’s birth month, they receive a special birthday surprise. Joining is easy. Click here to enroll, then come to the Southlands Management Office during business hours to pick up your child’s membership card and welcome goodie bag. Cub Club Registration is also available at every Southlands Event throughout the year. Next Cub Club Event: When: Thursday, Decembers 20th 4-5pm Where: The YMCA Youth Center   Wheatlands Metropolitan District visit us online at www.wheatlandsmetro.org Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 5th at 6:00 pm

Do you know the covenants related to trash can storage? 

Below are the covenants that will help keep our neighborhood looking nice:

•  Trash containers may be placed on the street for pickup after 5:00 p.m. on the evening prior to the day that such trash is to be picked up. Trash containers must be properly stored the evening of pickup.
• Approval is required for any trash or garbage enclosure.
• Refuse, garbage, trash, lumber, grass, shrub or tree clippings, plant waste, compost, metal, bulk materials, scrap, refuse or debris of any kind may not be kept, stored or allowed to accumulate on any lot except in sanitary containers or approved enclosures.
• No garbage or trash cans or receptacles shall be maintained in an exposed or unsightly manner. All garbage or trash cans or receptacles shall be stored out of site (except that a container for such materials may be placed outside at such times as may be necessary to permit garbage or trash pickup.)

For a full list of covenants click here.

For the 2018 Waste Management Calendar click here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for each of our neighbors and appreciate everyone who lives in Wheatlands.  Thank you for making our neighborhood a wonderful place to live.

Snow Removal Responsibilities

The Wheatlands Metropolitan District follows the City of Aurora code enforcement for the removal of snow on driveways and sidewalks.   Snow and ice must be removed with 24 hours after a snowfall ends, and 48 hours after a snow emergency is declared by the City.

Click below to read the full City of Aurora’s snow removal code:

https://www.auroragov.org/residents/code_enforcement/snow_removal_responsibilities

Thank you for being a responsible home owner!

Wheatlands November Newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving!

This month’s newsletter contains a Community Park Update, Waste Management Reminders, Snow Removal Requirements and much more…