Ashley Holland

WHEAT RIDGE, CO- Localworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the City of Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community announces Paige Piper, Wheat Ridge native, as the new Executive Director.

Localworks, founded by Wheat Ridge City Officials in 2005, advances Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community through connection, volunteerism and creation. Localworks continues to impact the community through inventive programming, events, volunteer opportunities, economic development, and most recently, establishment of a makerspace. The organization announced on Monday, June 13th that Paige Piper, Wheat Ridge native, has been named the next Executive Director to continue the organizations’ mission and vision. 

Paige Piper (formerly Brophy) was born and raised in Wheat Ridge, CO, and has even been spotted as the Wheat Ridge High School mascot on several occasions.  Piper graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and completed her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Communication with a minor in Business Administration from Colorado State University. Piper will complete her Master in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University in December 2022. Piper has diverse nonprofit management experience, including serving as the Executive Director for the Outdoor Lab Foundation and Northern Colorado Medical Society. 

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the community that grew me. Localworks is a steward to economic development, connection and creativity in Wheat Ridge, and I look forward to working with our (Localworks) Board of Directors and staff to continue and grow our impact in partnership with the City of Wheat Ridge. This is an exciting time in the organization’s history to lean into the strategic priorities of our community to grow our impact, making Wheat Ridge a better place to live and work” said Piper. 

 

About Localworks

Localworks is a partner with the City of Wheat Ridge. Localworks serves local businesses and residents to advance Wheat Ridge as a vibrant and sustainable community. Localworks offers programs and events to help people connect, volunteer, and create. To learn more, please visit www.wearelocalworks.org 

Figuring out how to spend your free time while living in Wheat Ridge, CO can be a tough task. You may be spending more time inside, especially since the pandemic, and figuring out how to use that time productively can be challenging when there are so many online distractions. By keeping an open mind and exploring your artistic, athletic, and cultural interests, you can find a great new hobby or develop a useful new skill.

Start Something Artistic

One way to decrease boredom and stimulate your mind is to start a new hobby in the arts. You might enjoy the visual arts if you think drawing or painting might be appealing to you, and these activities can be great outlets if you have a vivid imagination. Or if you want to try something that’s both expressive and physically engaging, dance might be a path you enjoy, especially if you’ve found yourself less active while spending time indoors.

Explore Crafts

Crafting things is both a creative hobby and a practical skill. Perhaps you want to try woodworking and building furniture you can use around the house. If you learn to sew, you can design your own clothes or create things to give to friends and family members as gifts. If you don’t mind something challenging, sculpting can be a fun way to make statues or pottery which can double as artistic conversation pieces.

Stay Active and Clear Your Mind

If you need hobbies that can ease tension and yield emotional benefits, yoga and exercise might be great answers. There are many online programs for at-home workouts and guidance for attempting challenging yoga poses. Meditation can be a great way to improve discipline and sharpen your mind.

Cook Something

One way to eat healthier, build valuable skills, and potentially save money is by cooking. There are a wide variety of dishes you can learn to prepare, and doing so can expand your cultural awareness. Plus, if you have family members or roommates living with you, they’ll likely appreciate your newfound skills.

Try a New Language

Languages connect humanity and provide windows into the cultures of others. Consider learning a new language if you want to expand your horizons and potentially make new friends. Besides, adding another language to your resume grants professional benefits.

Turn Your Hobby Into a Business 

We’d all like to have interesting hobbies, and it’s a good idea to take advantage of the business opportunities that yours could present; if you’d appreciate the additional income. If you do move forward with this idea, it’s best to create a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to operate under. LLCs deliver benefits, such as tax advantages, limited individual liability, less paperwork, and flexibility. It’s a good idea to read about how to start an LLC in Colorado to make sure you stay within state guidelines.

Being Adventurous Can Be Rewarding

Whether you’re learning a language, expressing yourself through art, or building something you can use for years to come, there are many productive and rewarding ways to spend your free time. If you think your efforts might be worth charging for, consider starting an LLC.

For business support services or information about available workspaces, contact Local Works in Wheat Ridge, CO.

 

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