On this week's show, we talk student safety with organizers of high school walkouts and a state representative; New Image Brewing opens a second location; Terrance and Heather cook for us; and we talk community gardening. More at www.awesomepod.org

On today's show we give you a run-down of announcements, events and headlines in and around Arvada. More at AwesomePod.org.

In Part 1 of our "Community Leaders" coverage, get to know five Arvada leaders who spoke at a recent Arvada Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Gallery 1874 in Olde Town. Featured: Deputy City Manager Lorie Gillis; interim Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady; Arvada Fire Chief John Greer; Jim Whitfield, board president of Apex Parks and Recreation District; and Arvada Visitors Center Director Jean Gordon.

In Part 2 of our "Community Leaders" coverage, get to know five Arvada leaders who spoke at a recent Arvada Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Gallery 1874 in Olde Town/ Featured: City Council member John Marriott; Nathan Bishop, director of the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District (BID); Michael McCarron, board president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce; Maureen Phair, director of Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA); and  Daniel Ryley, deputy director of the Arvada Economic Development Association.

We recorded LIVE from Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters in Olde Town Arvada with a cast of locals and friends. Topics include local schools and the planned March 14 walk-out. A.J. Payne teaches us how to "de-stone," and Jay Baichi tells us how to get started fly fishing. More at AwesomePod.org.

We're delivering a fresh episode this week ... with Kate! She's back by popular demand. Visit us at awesomepod.org. 

Russ sits down with Maureen Phair, director of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) to discuss the 9 Acre development site in Olde Town Arvada. The development is back to the drawing board after City Council rejected developer Trammel Crow's initial plan.

Mayor Marc Williams joins a host of others as we kick off the new live format at Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters. Guests (in order of appearance): Mayor Marc Williams; A.J. Payne with Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters; Jean Gordon with Arvada Visitors Center; Jay Baichi with 5280 Angler; Melanye Phipps; David Boersma; Bethany Norton; Joe Seehusen; and musician Mitchell Miller.

On this week's show, we preview this weekend's first-annual Arvada Days Festival with Nina Pucinnini. Jean Gordon with Visit Arvada previews other happenings around town. And Jack and Russ get haircuts at Dru's Barbership in the Sola Studio Salons at at 5222 Olde Wadsworth Bypass. Visit awesomepod.org for more details.