4TH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS ILLUMINATES HUDSON GARDENS
SEPT. 20-NOV. 2. More than 7,000 pumpkins on select nights. Walk through a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, can-carved pumpkins. For a unique optical experience, 3-D glasses are available for purchase. Food trucks, S’mores stations, drink stations. Tickets: magicofthejackolanters.com beginning on Wed., August 28.
2024 REALTOR APPRECIATION BREAKFAST & VENDOR FAIR
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 7:45 am. – 12 noon. Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E Tufts Ave., Denver. Speaker: Elliott Eisenberg, The Bowtie Economist. Vendor Table Booths available. Call 303-895-3370 or susan@smdra.com
THE COLO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE CCBA 2024 CONFERENCE
SEPT. 27, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Mutuality of Business Working Together for Christ.” Speakers: Wil Armstrong, Tamra Andress, Paul Cuny. Conference Emcee, Parker Samelson. Sign up: 303-335-4217 for the conference at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver.
2024 COLORADO UPLIFT GUILD ANNUAL LUNCHEON
SEPT. 27, 10-11 a.m. Shop, sip & silent auction. 11-1 p.m: Lunch & Program. Columbine Country Club. Interested in attending? Call 720-982-3460 or uplifftguildvp@gmail.com.
BUTTERFLY BALL COLORADO IS COLORADO’S BIGGEST NIGHT FOR CONSERVATION
SAT., SEPT. 28. 6 p.m. Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. Butterfly inspired formal attire. Enjoy a magical stroll through the Monarch Menagerie filled with 400 live monarch butterflies, a champagne welcome, cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, live entertainment and fashion show, and silent and live auctions. See how Butterfly Pavilion embraces the principles of People. Planet. Promise. Will showcase how we conduct global conservation projects with an equity lens in Tanzania, Mongolia, Sumatra and many other locations around the globe. For info: Alex Peterson, 720-531-9362. or peterson@butterflies.org or www.butterflies.org
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER WORKFORCE SHOWCASE
SEPT. 30, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Arapahoe Community College Summit Room. Featuring the Landscape of Internships, Creating Exceptional Workplaces, Preparing for the Future Workplace (Long Life Learning) – Eradicating Ageism, Creative Benefits & Retention, Impact of Al and Chat GPT Activity. Tickets: lgerlits@bestchambler.com
UNDERSTANDING ESSENTIAL LEGAL DOCUMENTS
OCT. 2, 11:30-1:00 p.m. with a Lunch & Learn session presented by Sue Mickus, J.D. of Hackstaff, Snow, Atkinson & Griess Law Firm. Enjoy a presentation, lunch and tour of the St. Andrew’s Villager Community at 13801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora. RSVP: 720-684-5913 by Sept. 30.
8TH ANNUAL 2024 WILLIAM L ARMSTRONG AWARD DINNER
THURS., OCT. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Colorado Christian University Event Center. Award Recipient: Robert L. Woodson, Founder & President of the Woodson Center. The award is presented in honor of former businessman, U.S. Senator, Colorado Christian University President and former Cherry Hills Village Senator. Award based on William L Armstrongs values of faith, family and freedom. Remarks from Will & Kristy Armstrong and CCU President, Eric Hogue. Tickets: Centennial Institute/Colorado Christian University or call 303-963-3157.
CHERRY CREEK CHORALE “A CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT”
OCT. 5, Bethany Lutheran Church. Guest from D’Evelyn High School Concert Choir and the Stratus Chamber Orchestra. Tickets: cheerrycreekchorale.org or at the door on the night of the performance at 450 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Pre-concert talk at 6:40 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
RODEO ALL-STAR MUTTON BUSTIN COMPETITION OCT. 4 & 5
National Western Complex. For children 5-7 and under 55 pounds. Open to 900 kids. Visit rodeoallstar.com
MEAL PLANNING WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP – ONLINE PRESENTATION
OCT. 9, 7-8:30 .m. Cost $5. Visit https://bit.ly/CSU MealPlanning or scan the QR Code in the Arapahoe County advertisement in this weeks issue.
MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO 41ST TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA
SAT., OCT. 12, Grand Hyatt-
Denver 6 p.m. Tickets aperales@menetalhealthcoloado.org
opening reception for “Ethereal Essence” at Valkarie Gallery
Sat. Oct. 19, 5-8:30pm The opening reception for “Ethereal Essence” at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St. in Lakewood. Visitors are welcome to visit the show through November 10 during regular gallery hours, Wednesdays 4-7., Thursdays 4-9:30, Fridays 4-8:30, Saturdays Noon-6 and Sundays Noon-5. www.artofjanefalkenberg.com
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – 50 YEAR CLUB CELEBRATION
FRI., OCT. 25, 10:30 a.m. pre-reception; 11:45-1 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Program, Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins. The class of ’74 will be inducted into the 50 Year Club. Award Winners: Career Achievement Award: Dr. Vijay Singh, ’74 and Public Service Award: Susan Campbell ’73. Registration: 800-286-2586.
COLORADO BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE VIEW FROM THE TOP: INNOVATION IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY.
OCT. 23, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature an Science. Featured Speakers: Bryan Leach, Founder & CEO, Ibotta; Ron Lopez, Pres., Astroscale U.S. Inc. and Anne Noonan, Pres. & CEO, Summit Materials. This event unites CEOs from America’s largest and most innovative companies to tackle the theme of “Innovation in the Face of Uncertainty.” Leaders from aerospace, consumer technology, and construction materials will share how they drive technological advancements, boost operational efficiencies, and foster resilience amidst rapid change. Tickets: events@cobrt.com Colorado Business Roundtable is located at 62925 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100 in Greenwood Village.
SOUTH SUBURBAN GOLF COURSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial. Five leagues have joined together to raise funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” this month. Nourish delivered more than 200,000 meals and groceries in 2023 to those in need. Concerts and karaoke nights throughout the year. Info: 303-70-5500.
DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.
ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.
GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW
NOV. 16, 5 p.m. Zaya Biel honored as Global Ambassador and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee, Sofia Sanchez. Questions: 303-321-6277. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
WHAT’S NEW?
Arapahoe County calling for people to serve on the Justice Coordinating Committee. To apply, visit arapahoeco.gov/getinvolved