Western Welcome Week is an annual community celebration in Littleton. It began in 1928 and has been held every year since. Western Welcome Week includes over 40 events benefiting dozens of local civic and charitable organizations.

This year the 78th annual celebration begins on Thursday, August 10, 2006 and continues for 11 days, through Sunday, August 20, 2006. Festival Day, which includes the Children’s Parade, the Grand Parade and the 47th annual Arts & Crafts Fair, will be Saturday, August 19, 2006.

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(4) organization, dedicated to carrying on the tradition of greater Littleton—yesterday, today and tomorrow—with the annual Western Welcome Week celebration.

Volunteerism and support from the business community make Western Welcome Week a success year after year. Nurturing community spirit, bringing the community together by involving many residents and businesses, creating an opportunity for fundraising, support for service clubs and charities, and providing eleven days of fun and entertainment for Littleton area businesses and residents are the goals of Western Welcome Week.

Western Welcome Week, Inc. is a member of the Colorado Festivals and Events Association, representing community festivals, ethnic celebrations, music festivals, arts festivals, sporting events, historical celebrations, venues, chambers of commerce, parks and recreation districts, county fairs, rodeos, event vendors and more throughout Colorado.

For a calendar listing of events and an opportunity to volunteer please see www.westernwelcomeweek.com.

Arrive with your questions and leave with the answers! Citizen Forums are scheduled for residents of Districts I, III and IV this summer and fall. Following a brief presentation highlighting topical issues in the community, citizens are invited to ask questions on any topic with answers provided by the city council and staff.

2006 Citizen Forum Schedule

July 25
District III, hosted by Council Member Tom Mulvey

September 26
District I, hosted by Mayor Jim Taylor

October 24
District IV, hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast

All meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the Council Chamber at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue. Invitations for each district meeting will be mailed to all residents of that district. For further information, call 303-795-3720.