Lakewood Pet Examiner: 'Tails of the Painted Cats 2013 to debut in Lakewood' May 9

Quoting from Carrie Dow's posting today:

"The Tails of the Painted Cats will make their artistic debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8 PM. Twenty-one decorated fiberglass cats will be featured in this third annual event...

...A special cat is also the prize for a public raffle. Named Vincent Van Cat, it was created by Lakewood artist and CCS Volunteer Coordinator Jane McFadden Dorsey. Inspired by her love of the famous painter, the cats features scenes of Van Gogh’s work, like Sunflowers, and Starry Night. Anyone who loves the Master will appreciate this wonderful sculpture. Tickets for the drawing are $10 and are sold from now until the gala. Purchase tickets from the CCS by calling 303-239-9680. 

The gala dinner and auction will be held Saturday, July 20, at the Pinehurst Country Club from 5 to 9 PM. Tickets for individuals are only $75 until June 1. Tickets for couples are $150. Visit the CCS website to download a ticket request form or call 303-239-9680."

Link to Examiner.com

First Look: 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Lineup

The 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats had their official photo shoot last week (many thanks to Marianne and Meg at RealLifePortraits.com). Check them out (click on the photo for a closer view):

 

You can also view via YouTube:
http://youtu.be/m7hSu2V8lHk

Here's an overview of the lineup:

1. Gray-dient by Timothea Biermann - 
Sponsored By: Karla Smith

2. Broadway Betty by Ella Buchholz -
Sponsored By: Steve and Maggie Holben

3. Cheshire Cat by Liz Cooper -
Sponsored By: Harold and Christina Taylor 

4. The Weather Cat by Jane McFadden Dorsey (Signed by CBS4 Weather and News Anchor Ed Greene) - 
Sponsored By: Clete Nolde, CCS Volunteer

5. Vincent Van Cat by Jane McFadden Dorsey – the 2013 'Drawing Kitty' - not auctioned/$10 per entry – pictured below
Sponsored By: Corporal Reggie Waddle

6. Japanese Tea Kitty by Kelly D. Finn -
Sponsored By: Kay Higgins & Dr. Jodie Moreland 

7. Cat Ballou by Laurie Hansen - 

Sponsored By: Mary Ann Schultz, CCS Supporter

8. Six Lives by Mallory Hart - 

Sponsored By: Mark P. 

9. Sebastian the Steampunk Cat by Laura Ingram - 

Sponsored By: Marsha Crest, CCS Volunteer

10. Barn Cat by Betsy Keyser - 

Sponsored By: Kyle Herbertson, CCS Volunteer

11. Tiffany by Wendy M. Luck - 

Sponsored By: Clyde and Barbara Dawson

12. Lily, the Calla-co Cat by Karen Mahnken - 

Sponsored By: Sara Butz

13. Celeste, Celestial Cat of the Heavens by Sheila BobayMcFather - 

Sponsored By: Dorothy Ruxton

14. Frida Kat-Lo by Krystie Rose Millich - 

Sponsored By: Barbara Kane, CCS Volunteer 

15. Aloha Kitty by Sherri J. Moore - 

Sponsored By: Diane Stoner and The Cat Clinic at Cat Care Society & Mark and Linda Brandon, CCS Supporters

16. Pysanky Aloha by Carla Pawlewicz - 

Sponsored By: Karen Gonzalez, CCS Volunteer & Tender Touch Animal Hospital

17. Betsy the Beautiful by Katherine Ross -
Sponsored By: Mary Grace Yonts

18. KittyFly by Pam Schmidt - 

Sponsored By: Ms. Mary Foster & John and Pat Lickly

19. Puff ’n’ Friends by Bobbi Shupe - 

Sponsored By: Marsha Crest, In Memory of Alan Hull

20. Pablo Picatso by Becky Enabnit Silver - 

Sponsored By: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swanson

21.Green Eyed Lady by Pam Schmidt (Inspired By Gloria Pollock and Signed by the Original Members of Sugarloaf) - 

Sponsored By: Gail Tinianow & Ann McFarland

The debut event is Thursday, May 9, 6:30 to 8 at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery. The public is welcome.

The 2013 Gala Dinner & Auction is Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Pinehurst Country Club... link to sponsorship and ticket information: http://www.catcaresociety.org/docs/2013-TOPC-Sponsorship-Packages-Tickets.pdf

Denver Animal Examiner - CCS in Cat Fancy Kittens USA + April Seminar on Stopping Animal Cruelty

 John Davidson, Denver Animal Examiner, included Cat Care Society in recent posts...

This Saturday April 27 -- Seminar at Cat Care Society - Chris Padilla, an animal control officer with Jefferson County, will be with us to discuss what animal cruelty is, what to do if you suspect animal cruelty, and how Animal Control handles these situations, including how Animal Control works with shelters to keep animals safe. Link to the posting

April 14th Examiner: PETS FOR THOSE 55 PLUS - If you're 55 or over, you qualify for a free, Purina-funded cat adoption at the Cat Care Society while funds are available. Bring in this flyer to participate - link to the posting

April 15th Examiner: CAT CARE SOCIETY FEATURED - Lakewood's Cat Care Society is featured in Kittens USA 2014, a nationally distributed publication. Dusty Rainbolt's article "Finding Your Purr-fect Love" -- pages 36-43 -- includes the sidebar, "One Kitten or Two?" featuring Cat Care Society's Adoption Manager Abbi Collins and a story about former CCS Cat Resident Smokey Joe. Plus, CCS Alum Koi's story and quote from Abbi are in the "Are You Ready for a Kitten?" section. A wrap up quote from Abbi is found at the end of the article. Link to the posting

Many thanks to John Davidson for sharing Cat Care Society News!

Cat Care Society April Seminar Series: Stopping Animal Cruelty

This Saturday -- Chris Padilla, an animal control officer with Jefferson County, will be with us to discuss what animal cruelty is, what to do if you suspect animal cruelty, and how Animal Control handles these situations, including how Animal Control works with shelters to keep animals safe.

Sat., April 27, 1:00 pm, Cat Care Society Shelter, lower level conference room.
$5 (free for platinum members)

Please RSVP via phone (303.239.9680) or email CCSManager@CatCareSociety.org

Coverage recap - national release of 2013-14 Bioscience Colorado Magazine

Link to wsj.com

Link to reuters.com

Link to streetinsider.com

Link to the MDEDC posting

Great Read: new Issue of 'Bioscience Colorado' Magazine with updated industry directory

 The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) releases its 10th anniversary edition of Bioscience Colorado, this week at the BIO International Convention in Chicago, IL. This publication is Colorado’s only in depth guide and directory to the bioscience industry. With a total audience of over 15,000, including online impressions, Bioscience Colorado is one of the industry’s greatest voices locally, nationally and internationally.

The announcement is made by CBSA President and CEO April Giles, who says, “In honor of our ten years of supporting the bioscience industry in Colorado, we are celebrating our successful history and looking ahead to the future. In this issue of Bioscience Colorado we look at the entire bioscience ecosystem in the State. The articles examine projects and research that will infuse scientific excitement, highlight the success of policy partnerships – both locally and nationally, and showcase the evolution of Colorado’s industry.”

The issue also includes: 

* Complete listing of every Colorado bioscience company
* Annual industry financing and investment overview
* Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program (BDEGP) update

Flip book of the new issue: http://www.cobioscience.com/magazine2013flip-book 

pdf of the new issue: http://www.cobioscience.com/Magazine%202013/Bioscience_2013-Fin.pdf

Link to the Business Wire newswire

Link to the PitchEngine social media release

Feasting For Felines April 17th...April 27th Seminar...Purina Pets for 55+ People

Lakewood Pet Examiner Carrie Dow featured Cat Care Society in her April 9th and April 12th postings. Most recently she recapped CCS's April events:

Wednesday, April 17: April’s Feasting for Felines event will take place at 730 South Bar and Grill in the Washington Park area. Mention the Cat Care Society to your server when you dine and a percentage of sales will be donated to CCS. From 11 AM to 9 PM on Wednesday, 20% of dining proceeds will be donated to the cats. Reservations are requested, 303-744-1888.

Saturday, April 27: To raise awareness during Prevent Animal Cruelty Month, the CCS monthly seminar will feature an animal control officer speaking about animal cruelty and how to recognize the signs. The event begins at 1 PM and there is a $5 fee to help offset the presentation costs. CCS Platinum members can attend for free. Please RSVP to the Society by calling 303-239-9680 or email ccsmanager@catcaresociety.org.

Link to the posting

Previously she shared an overview of the Purina Pets for Seniors 55+ Program.

Link to the posting

Thank you Carrie Dow for your support!

Cat Care Society in Cat Fancy's 'Kittens USA' 2014 Annual

 Make sure to check your newsstand for the new Kittens USA 2014.
 
Colorado's own Cat Care Society was featured in the nationally distributed publication.

Dusty Rainbolt's article "Finding Your Purr-fect Love" -- pages 36-43 -- includes the sidebar, "One Kitten or Two?" exclusively featuring Cat Care Society's Adoption Manager Abbi Collins and a story about former CCS Cat Resident Smokey Joe. Plus, CCS Alum Koi's story and quote from Abbi are in the "Are You Ready for a Kitten?" section. A wrap up quote from Abbi is found at the end of the article.

Cat Care Society is also included in two of the "Kitty Directory" listings:

1) Animal welfare societies and organizations - page 115

2) Cat retirement homes and programs -- organizations take in or find homes for pets whose owners have died or become incapacitated and unable to care for them (with advance planning) - page 117

Here's the link to the issue overview -- http://www.catchannel.com/magazines/kittensusa/kittens-usa-2013-2014-toc.aspx. Kittens USA 2014 is on sale through June 17, 2013.

Happy Reading!

You're invited to BioBeers | Boulder 2Q13

Boulder BioBeers is Back!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
6:00 PM
Twisted Pine Brewery
3201 Walnut Street Suite A
Boulder, CO 80301

Link to RSVP

Invitation from Governor Hickenlooper: Colorado's Health Agenda

 Gov. John Hickenlooper invites you to learn about Colorado’s health agenda and meet the team that will lead these efforts.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 
11 am – noon 
Civic Center Park

The LiveWell Colorado “Rally Man” will be energizing the crowd with some light exercise, and food trucks will have healthy lunch options available for purchase. The event is open to the public and remarks will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Contact Katherine Blair with questions: katherine.blair@state.co.us

InnovatioNews: 'Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference set for September 18-19

Quoting from today's posting:

"The event, hosted by the Colorado BioScience Association, is the Rocky Mountain region’s only life science investor and partnering conference and includes life science companies from Colorado, Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah.

Emerging and growth companies in biotech/pharma, medical device, diagnostic and health IT are encouraged to apply. The application process is now open, with a first round of review by the selection committee on May 1."

Link for sponsorship and registration information

Link to InnovatioNews

Denver Animal Examiner: 730 South Bar & Grill, Wed., April 17th Lunch and Dinner

Quoting from John Davidson's April 7th Examiner.com column:

"FEASTING FOR FELINES - The Cat Care Society will share proceeds from those dining on Wednesday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 730 South Bar & Grill in the Washington Park area of Denver. Come for lunch or dinner and tell your server you're there to support Cat Care Society and 20 per cent of your check will be donated to the cats. Reservations requested, 303-744-1888"


Link to Examiner.com









Link to the 730 South Bar & Grill website

Xconomy Boulder/Denver: 'Crash Course for Colorado Biotech Entrepreneurs Coming April 18'

 Quoting from yesterday's posting:

"Who said startup accelerators and boot camps were just for software companies?

The Colorado BioScience Association will host a two-day 'BioBoot Camp' in Denver on April 18 and 19. The event is intended to help scientists and entrepreneurs who are doing promising research understand how to commercialize their discoveries and build companies."

Link to Xconomy Boulder/Denver

Note: applications are due today (extended from April 3), Friday, April 5... details

Application pdf

More information:

DAY ONE: Business Focused Sessions

Overview: "So you want to start a life science company?" 

Company Formation: "Nuts and bolts of starting a business"

Understanding the Technology Transfer Operation & Funding Opportunities

Intellectual Property: "Protecting your technology"
Transitioning your Management Team

Compensating your Management Team
State & Community Resources
Company Valuation Part I: Company Perspective/II: Investor Perspective
Dilutive Funding Panel: Angel, Venture Capital and Strategic Investors 

Getting the Deal Done: Diligence and term sheets

DAY TWO: R&D Focused Sessions

Breakfast

Track I & II

       Drugs and Vaccines: Preclinical Development/ Regulatory Affairs
       Medical Device & Diagnostic:  Development Part / Regulatory Affairs

Clinical Development Overview

Reimbursement: Drugs, Vaccines, Devices & Diagnostics

Presenters Include:

Clay Anselmo, Reglera

Ken Dropiewski, Prime-Core Executive Search

Brenda Fielding, Regulus

April Giles, Colorado BioScience Association

Sonya Guram, CO Office of Economic Development & International Trade

Brad Hattenbach, Dorsey & Whitney

Greg Miknis, C2D2 

Sean Moriarty, Tolmar

Stephen Onody, MDAC

Terry Opgenorth, Ph.D., CSU Ventures
Tom Smerdon, CU Technology Transfer Office 

Kevin Smith, CID4

Patty Telgener, Emerson Consultants 

Jonathan Thorne, Edgeport Surgical

Will Vaughan, Technology Transfer Colorado School of Mines

Michael Weiner, Dorsey & Whitney

Tim Worrall, Dorsey & Whitney