REINKE BROTHERS HAUNTED MANSION TOUR
NOW-NOV. 3. Haunted House open 7 days per week. Check Todays Villager for hours of operation. Lights On Kid’s Tour: Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s tour only $12. Other tickets $20-$35. 1.5 Million Dollars in costumes of all Kinds at Reinke Brothers. Tickets: 303-795-5006 or online at reinkebrothers.com and at the box office. Reinke Brothers is located in Downtown Littleton, 5663 S. Prince St.
4TH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS ILLUMINATES HUDSON GARDENS
NOW-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.
GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE
NOV. 1, 8-9:30 a.m. Swedish Hospital, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Pine Conference Room on 2nd floor. Need to RSVP.
DENVER GOP FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST
NOV. 1, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Morning Story Restaurant, 5s60 S. Holly St. Speaker – Heidi ganahl, Founder of Camp Bow Wow and candidate for Governor in 2022.
Republican Election Night Watch Party
Tue. Nov. 5, 7:00 PM Hosted by Advance Colorado and Senate Majority Fund at Rock Bottom Brewery, 9627 E. County Line Road in Centennial. No cost to attend. Light Appetizers and Cash Bar. Must RSVP: Amy@WestbrookeGroup.com
DISCOVER OUR HISTORY; 17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE,
SAT. NOV. 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn about the 1859 Colo. Gold Rush and how it shaped the local landscape of Colo. maps of today. FREE event but reservations are required due to limited space. Visit arapahoeco.gov/17milehouse or look for QR code on Page 3 , Oct. 31, Arapahoe ad.
40TH ANNUAL CERAMIC SALE & EXHIBITION
NOV. 7-10. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver). Main lobby of Community Center. 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Info: 720-425-2580.
EASTERSEALS COLORADO 14TH ANNUAL SEASON OF LIGHTS GALA
NOV. 9, 6-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Tech Center. Honoring Holland & Hart and Iron Pony Express with the Jake Jabs Community-Impact Award. 1950s rock n’roll theme. Call 303-667-5393.
A PARIS STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET – RUE de NOEL FRI. & SAT., NOV. 15 & 16. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock – 1 mi East of I-25 of Castle Rock Exit 181. Free event.
CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 11:00 a.m. Couple tree by Hilton, Denver Tech Center, 7801 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Free parking. Topic: The 2024 Election: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly… Speaker: The one, the only, Mike Rosen, radio personality, political commentator, contributor to Real Clear Politics, the Gazette, the Independence Institute’s Complete Colorado, and an “advocate for generally right-center, mainstream conservative ideas. RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 5. Cost $36. Questions 303-475-9148.
MILE HIGH HOLIDAY MART SPONSORED BY JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DENVER
NOV. 15-17 at Gates Field House Univ. of Denver. Enjoy a unique boutique holiday shopping experience while supporting the community and local businesses! Proceeds support the Junior League of Denver’s efforts to develop the potential of women and improve the community. Visit JLD.org for show hours, to purchase tickets and info on VIP Shopping. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Together For Colorado Toy Drive to benefit Boys & GirlsClubs of Metro Denver and receive FREE admission.
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 Awardees, Sofia Sanchez and Woody Harrelson. Questions: 303-321-6277. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT
WED., NOV. 20, 4-8 p.m. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Dr., Cherry Hills Village. Live entertainment, Signature Cocktails, Tantalizing Appetizers and Delicious Desserts. Entry ticket – $10.
aTHE POLAR EXPRESS – 20TH ANNIVERSARY
NOV. 22 to JAN. 1, 2025 at Gaylord Rockies Resort. Carved from 300-pound blocks of ice to fill 17,000 s.f. frozen attraction with the temperature maintained at 9 degrees. Coats provided for the tour. The ice artisans are from Harbin, China where they will carve 2 million pounds of ice to recreate the classic Holiday event in Colorado’s largest indoor frozen attraction. Starting with 6,000 massive ice blocks, the carvers work approximately six weeks- more than 12,000 man-hours. Some of the events: Cirque: Frost; Festival of Trees, Mistletoe Mile Scavenger hunt, Gingerbread Decorating Corner; Build-A-Bear Workshop; Photos with Santa; Elf Training Academy; Mrs. Claus Christmas Traditions; Yuletide Street Marker and Cozy Comfort at Relate Spa. Visit ChristmasatGaylordRockies.com
48TH ANNUAL L’ESPRIT de NOëL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR BENEFITING CENTRAL CITY OPERA GUILD
NOV. 22 & 23 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day. Home tour in Crestmoor Park Neighborhood of Denver. Non-Guild Member Tickets $50, Guild Member Tickets $40. Purchase tickets at www.lespritdenoel.org/buy-tickets
FACES OF JFS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY
Wed. Dec. 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Cable Center, adjacent to the Univ. of Denver campus. Program to honor Dr. Richard Sanders with the Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award and Dr. Nancy Reichman with the Joyce and Cal Zell Humanitarian award. Tickets: jewishfamilyservice.org/faces
GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
SAT. DEC. 7. Arapahoe County fairgrounds. Meet Santa, horses-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, make-and-take crafts, petting farm, local craft vendors, food trucks and more.
FRIENDS OF NURSING’s Christmas Luncheon
Friends of Nursing’s Christmas Luncheon will be DECEMBER 7 at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant in Greenwood Village. The program, “Nurses Make a Difference” will include reflections of Randy Gradishar and his wife Beth, who IS a nurse. Their fireside chat will describe the influence of nursing in their lives. Rick Crandall will introduce soprano Christie Conover to entertain with Christmas music. For information, please call 720/891-3412
THIRD ANNUAL LATKES AND LIGHTS HANUKKAH CELEBRATION
SUN. DEC. 15, 10 a.m. Hosted by Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver).Two latke competitions, craft fair, live music, Hanukkah games and more. All ages invited. Tickets limited at https:/www.jccd DEenver.org/portfolio-items/latkes-and-lights/
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW PARADE
JAN. 9 12 noon. Downtown Denver.
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.
WHAT’S NEW?
Carla’s is decorated for the Holidays! SHOP LOCAL! Unique & festive holidays decor from vintage to modern. A magical experience for 29 years. The Streets at Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Ste., 233, Centennial.
WHAT’S NEW? – BRIA BLAIR CREATIVE NOW OPEN!
The Streets at Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., 123. (Across the street from Carlas.) Open Monday by appointment or Tuesday-Sat. 10-5 p.m.
WHAT’S NEW? – ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING EVENTS
Upscale dining, engaging events and activities, indoor pool, pet friendly. Call 72-684-5913 to schedule a tour and enjoy lunch on the Village. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.