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SPRING/SUMMER 2021 STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP, PAGE 7 | WHAT'S UP AND WHAT'S NEW, PAGE 2
A COMMUNITY PUBLICATION TO SHARE LIFE AT BRIGHTON CROSSINGS
MADE IN
BRIGHTON CROSSINGS
PAGES 4-7
FOR THE LOVE OF
EDUCATION, PAGE 3
FLOWERS THAT BLOOM ALL
SUMMER LONG, PAGE 7
GO SOCIAL, BACK COVER
BRIGHTONCROSSINGS.COM
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WHAT'S UP
& WHAT'S NEW?
Hey neighbors! We’re back with another Crossings Times, our community publication.
And oh boy does it feel good to be back! We’ve got plenty to share about what’s going on in
our community, what’s coming up, and what we’re proud to say is Made in Brighton Crossings.
But first, a shout-out to all the neighbors of Brighton Crossings that keep our community
strong, resilient and connected. We’re proud to call this place home.
• You probably noticed enhancements to our major roads like newly built and landscaped
ING
PATHS
Here, we answer some frequently asked
questions, saving you a phone call and making
it easier for you to be a good neighbor. Should
you have any questions about community
amenities and the Operations Board or Metro
District managed services, and would like to
stay up-to-date on openings and closures of
community facilities and programs and events
announcement, make sure you’re registered
to receive the latest communications at
medians, colored concrete walkways and fresh roundabout landscaping (some of which www.BrightonCrossings-Connect.com.
is underway and will be complete this summer).
Q: Spring is here, what do you need to know
to keep your property in compliance?
• The best news: Venture Center & Water Park is open to Brighton Crossings residents!
Be sure to snag your access card if you haven’t already. Access cards can be picked up A: Please make sure your front and rear yards
are clean and clear of weeds and leaves, and
at the Venture Center during staffed hours after filling out necessary online paperwork.
your landscaping is properly maintained. Leaves
Visit brightoncrossings-connect.com for more information.
and other plant materials can be placed in your
trash container, additional black trash bags can
• And even better news: another park has cropped up in the northeast corner of Venture Village. be placed besides your tote for free pickup.
It’s called Volley Park, and there’s a reason for that. Tennis, pickle ball and bocce courts keep To keep our trash providers safe, please ensure
the match going. A big ole playground for the kids. And outdoor exercise equipment to catch neither the trash container nor bags exceed
some exercise al fresco. 40 lbs. each.
Q: What is the process for rear yard
• If you’ve visited the Venture Center then you’ve likely seen our 17-acre Venture Park now landscaping and design review?
under construction. Stay tuned for more information about what activities will fill this park.
A: Submit your plans now for 2021 spring
and summer installations! The Design Review
• Finally, a big update for the young learners and their families in Brighton Crossings: Padilla Request form, landscape guidelines, and more
Elementary opens for the 2021-2022 school year this August. Check out our Q&A with information regarding this process are available
Principal Kevin Purfurst of Padilla Elementary on the next page. at www.brightoncrossings-connect.com/Design-
Review.
Q: What is the best way to contact Brighton
Crossings Management Team?
A: Most of your questions can be answered by
visiting www.brightoncrossings-connect.com
or via our automated information line by calling
970-617-2462. If your question is not answered
on our recording and no one is available to
take your call at the time, please leave a
message and we will return your call within
48 hours. You can also email us at services@
THE VILLAGES OF BRIGHTON CROSSINGS brightoncrossings-connect.com with any
questions or concerns you may have.
In Brighton Crossings, we take pride in our community and the neighborhoods we Email rec@brightoncrossings-connect.com for
call home. Although each neighborhood is unique in its design, parks, amenities and facility rental questions, to register for program
neighbors, we all share similar interests of family, prosperity, and making memories and event opportunities, or to volunteer to serve
that last a lifetime – whether at home or just beyond the door. your community on the Social Committee.
CROSSINGS VILLAGE is where “me time” is commonplace and easy to add to your The Metro Districts administers all operational
daily routine. Take a simple walk to Crossings Park, which is much more than a park. activities through the Brighton Crossings
At your beck and call is the state-of-the-art Crossings Fitness Center adjoining the Operations Board, inclusive of billing and
8-acre Crossings Park, and neighboring the character-filled Crossings Bark dog park. compliance efforts associated with the
community's covenants and governing
documents. This publication is not a product
VENTURE VILLAGE offers exactly what every day needs: a little bit of everything.
of the Operations Board or Metro Districts.
Relaxation. A workout. Getting some work done, or none at all. Because all paths lead to
the planned 17-acre Venture Park where everything venture lives. Like the 7,000 square
foot Venture Center and two-pool Venture Water Park surrounded by green grasses.
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GET TO KNOW
PADILLA ELEMENTARY
FOR THE LOVE OF
EDUCATION
Q&A WITH PRINCIPAL KEVIN PURFURST OF PADILLA ELEMENTARY
With a growing community comes the growing responsibility to nurture the growing minds of our
young learners. In Brighton Crossings, we take pride in what’s made right here in our community,
including our next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and community members.
That’s why we’ve been teeming with excitement to welcome Padilla Elementary to Brighton Crossings!
On the other side of Venture Park from Venture Center & Water Park is our very own elementary school.
To kickstart the school year, we did a fun question & answer with Padilla’s very own Principal Kevin Purfurst:
Q: Hey Kevin! Great to meet you. Let’s get started with learning a little about you… Where are you from?
A: Thanks for taking the time to talk with me! I was born and raised in Colorado, and have never found a reason to leave. I grew up in Westminster but spent
a good deal of time during my childhood in Brighton as my grandparents lived here. My father is a product of 27J Schools himself. I’ve been in 27J for 9 years,
with time at Prairie View High School, Prairie View Middle School, and North Elementary School.
Q: You probably have plenty of interesting stories, but what we really want to know is, what sparked your passion for education?
A: Growing up, both of my parents were teachers, so I’m sure some of the interest in education came from them. But, the distinct moment I remember real-
izing that education was what I wanted to put my life’s work into was when reading an article many years ago. The general concept of the article was that the
zip code that a student grows up in has an incredibly strong correlation with their lifetime earnings. It went on to say that zip codes are also a strong indicator
of the quality of school a student will attend. This made me realize that something beyond the control of most children, the zip code they grew up in, was at
least in part determinative of the quality of their lives. That realization made me want to help impact at least part of that equation, the quality of education
students received. I wanted to help make sure that as many kids got a quality education as possible.
Q: We’re so excited for the opening of our brand-new elementary school. Tell us, what makes Padilla Elementary unique?
A: One of the first commitments we made when opening Padilla was to hire the very best teachers and staff. I believe that we have done that, and that those
adults that we will put in front of students beginning in August are what will make Padilla a special school. In addition to the people, Padilla will be the first el-
ementary school in 27J to offer Project Lead the Way, a STEM-based program. Finally, we are committed to high expectations for our students. We believe that
with a rigorous learning environment with the right academic and social-emotional supports provided by caring adults, all of our students will leave Padilla
with the ability to be whatever they want in life.
Q: We’re sure you’re excited, too. What do you look forward to the most in the upcoming school year?
A: Meeting all of our students! Having students walk through the hallways of our beautiful new school, getting to know each and every one of them, and
learning about what makes each student unique is the single most exciting thing for me.
Q: What would you like students and parents to know going into the upcoming school year?
A: We are committed to creating a community school for your child and our community that empowers students to open the doors to their future.
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MADE IN
BRIGHTON CROSSINGS
AWARD-WINNING CENTERS. INTERCONNECTED PARKS AND TRAILS.
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TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, BASKETBALL COURTS TO PICK UP A PICK-UP GAME.
THIS IS WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE – MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
BECAUSE WHEN IT’S MADE IN BRIGHTON CROSSINGS, IT’S MADE TO MAKE
1. CROSSINGS PARK YOUR LIFE GREAT.
When the sun is shining, this 8-acre park is
buzzing. Frisbee tosses to monkey bar races.
Picnicking and pick-up basketball games.
2. MARVEL PARK
Located a few houses to the west of Crossings
Park is Marvel Park, and it’s a marvel all its own.
A playground for the little ones, and nice patch of
green space for stargazing at night.
3. WATER TOWER PARK
Head to Water Tower Park and expect to see a
jamboree of football and soccer games, or kids
5 MILES OF PATHS
just running wild in an open field. With three
sports fields, this is a place where all of Brighton
From home to Crossings Park and Fitness Center.
comes to compete.
Or across the street to the King Soopers Marketplace.
On a bike to the Armory Performing Arts Center in
4. RALLY PARK downtown Brighton. It’s easy. Just take the path
right outside your door.
Unique playground equipment and kinetic public
art; an open lawn with dissecting pathways; a
barricade of trees separating the play-space
from the green-space; and plenty of room to sit
and gather your thoughts. That’s how we rally at
Rally Park.
5. REVEL PARK
CROSSINGS BARK
There are open lawns. There are gathering
areas. And there are playgrounds. Then, there Bring your furry family members, big and small, to
is Revel Park. Smack dab in the heart of the come play with their neighbors inside the 2.5-acre
neighborhood, yet only a few blocks from our dog park. It’s a fun time for everyone, and it’s right
retail center. Grab a snack and chill while your next to the Crossings Fitness Center and
kids run all around. 8-acre Crossings Park.
6. JOURNEY PARK
Meander. Wander. And find a different route
home. This neat little park is a welcomed change
from your day-to-day neighborhood jaunt. That’s
why we call it Journey Park. And it’s seriously
cool from a bird’s eye point of view.
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7. FOUNTAIN PARK 3
What’s more fun than running through a barrage
of fountains on a hot day? Absolutely nothing.
Take the kids, and the kid in you, to check out
the splash pad at Fountain Park. Just remember
to push the big red button.
MADE
8. VOLLEY PARK NOW OPEN
Play your best match, then play again.
WEEKEND
Neighborly tennis games and pickleball
tournaments. An open lawn to lounge and
bask, or toss the ball.
9. VENTURE PARK
TIME MY
TIME...
Coming soon, this 17-acre regional park
is pretty major.
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venture center & water park
The 7,000 square foot Venture Center is an award-winning
fitness and gathering facility for all Brighton Crossings
residents. Replete with state-of-the-art fitness
equipment, flex rooms, plenty of gathering space,
a catering kitchen, and two pools.
padilla elementary
baseline road In the neighborhood and brand-new to the neighborhood is
Padilla Elementary. Serving the young learners of Brighton
Crossings, Padilla Elementary is part of the Brighton 27J
School District and plans to open for the
2021-2022 school year.
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brookfield residential
david weekley homes
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LENNAR
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retail center
Just down the street from wherever in Brighton
Crossings is where we get our groceries, fill up on gas,
get a haircut and nails done, a pizza to-go, coffee, and
bridge street
a drink for later.
1 CROSSINGS FITNESS CENTER
For Brighton Crossings residents, this 3,200-square
foot state-of-the-art fitness center is stocked with
new exercise equipment, flex space, amazing western
views, and a kids area.
50TH AVENUE
NORTH
MADE IN
MAP IS NOT TO SCALE
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YOUR GARDEN IS CALLING
It needs a fresh look. A little inspiration for the season. Try on a nice mix of plants to add pops of
color and ranges of texture. Or saturating plant containers with bright hues for that dramatic appeal.
You can even repurpose and recycle – like old, character-rich bottles, shipping palettes for herb
gardens, and coffee grounds for fertilizer. Answer the call. It’s time to get your hands dirty.
Once you’ve washed your hands, get the table set for a casual dinner
admiring your refreshed outdoor living space. Add string lights for
ambience. And dress the table…but keep it casual.
Enjoy the season, neighbors!
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SEASONAL RECIPE
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP
YIELD: 8–10 servings GO SHOP
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INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS
SAVING YOU TIME TO SPEND ON THE THINGS
For the Topping: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and YOU REALLY ENJOY.
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch deep-dish
½ cup packed light brown sugar pie plate and line a baking sheet with parchment.
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats To make the topping: In a medium mixing bowl, stir
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal together the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, cornmeal,
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon cinnamon, salt, butter, and oil with a fork until
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt completely blended. Set aside. To make the filling:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into In another medium bowl, combine the strawberries
½-inch cubes and rhubarb with the turbinado sugar, flour, and
1 tablespoon canola oil cornstarch, stirring to coat the fruit.
Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared pie plate.
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GO SOCIAL
See how residents of Brighton Crossings spend their happiest hours,
here. To be featured in the next Crossings Times, or on the homepage
of BrightonCrossings.com, use #BrightonCrossings or the location of
“Brighton Crossings” in your next Instagram post.
GO CONNECT
We're a pretty friendly community, and we love getting together.
See what events are coming up for residents of Brighton Crossings.
Mark your calendars and join your neighbors for the party. It's how
we enjoy the luxury of time, here.
AUG 21 SEPT 4
ADULT LUAU @ THE POOL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
DANCERS, PERFORMANCES, AND POOL TIME BRING YOUR PICNIC BLANKETS,
WITH YOUR GROWN UP NEIGHBORS. ENJOY THE LAWN CHAIRS AND COZY SLIPPERS
VENTURE CENTER WATER PARK WITHOUT THE KIDS FOR A MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
AT THIS HAWAIIAN THEMED EVENING. AT CROSSINGS FITNESS CENTER
& PARK. A NIGHT FOR THE WHOLE
FAMILY TO ENJOY.
OCT 16 NOV 6
HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT TROT THE CROSSINGS, TURKEYS
GATHER UP YOUR GOBLINS, GHOSTS, BURN OFF THE THANKSGIVING CALORIES WITH
GHOULS, PRINCESSES AND SUPERHEROES OUR VERY OWN TURKEY TROT THROUGH THE
AND HEAD DOWN TO THIS YEAR’S TRUNK NEIGHBORHOOD. THERE WILL BE SEPARATE
OR TREAT HALLOWEEN GET-TOGETHER AT RACES FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS AND
OUR BRAND-NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. METALS WILL BE AWARDED.
*Events listed here are currently for Brighton Crossings residents only. Visit www.BrightonCrossings.com
DEC 11
to sign up for emails to receive your invitation to events when available.
CHRISTMAS COOK-OUT
DAWN YOUR RED AND WHITE CHEFS HAT
FOR A SEASONAL COOKING COMPETITION
WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS. ENJOY THE BEST
OF THE SEASON: GREAT FOOD, GREAT
COMPANY, HOT CHOCOLATE AND MAYBE A
SLEIGH RIDE OR TWO. BRIGHTONCROSSINGS.COM
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