READING, WRITING AND A WARDROBE
APRIL 10, 11:30-1:00 p.m. Luncheon to benefit ClothesTo Kids Of Denver. The Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222. Reserve a seat, or a whole table! val@clothestokidsdenver.org
DENVER GOP FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST
MARCH 7, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Morning Story Restaurant, 560 S. Holly St., Denver. Speaker: Danielle Jurinsky, At Large Member of the Aurora City Council.
CHERRY CEEK CHORALE CELTIC FESTIVAL XI
MARCH 7 & 8. 6:40 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Soul-stirring performances by Nerea the Fiddler and the Michael Collins Pipes & Drums. Joined by Overland High School Concert Choir. Artistic Director & Conductor Brian Leatherman with Associate Conductor William White. www.cherrycreekchorale.org/
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION ARTIST TALK
Wed March 12 6-8 PM, Cherry Hills Village City Hall, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue. The community is cordially invited to hear from Joe Norman (creator of Resilience series in John Meade Park), Yoshitomo Saito and Susan Cooper. Attendees will hear a discussion about the artists’ process and have a chance to ask questions of their own. Wine, beer and catered hors d’oeuvres will be served and time for mingling. Space is limited. Admission is free, but RSVP is required no later than March 5: www.cherryhillsvillage.com/artisttalk
JEWISH COLORADO ANNUAL LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
WED., MARCH 12, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Denver Art Museum. Honoring Matt Most, former chair of the JCRC with the Community Leadership Award and the Honorable Dafna Michelson Jenet with the Legislative Leadership award. Registration: https://events.idonate.com/2025crcluncheon
CENTRAL CITY OPERA
Central City Opera Teaser: March 13, Wellshire Event Center. Enjoy stunning performances of excerpts from CCO’s 2025 summer festival, and support the CCO Guild’s efforts to preserve and enhance the Central City Opera House gardens. Tickets at centralcityopera.com/teaser
Central City Opera Theatre of Dreams Gala: April 4, Denver Art Museum. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, a curated live auction, and a paddle raise, before a performance by headline artists featured in CCO’s summer’s productions of Once Upon a Mattress and The Barber of Seville. Tickets at centralcityopera.org/gala. RSVP deadline: March 20.
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER SMDC ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS
WED., MARCH 12, 5-8:00 p.m. Curtis Ballroom, Comedy Works South. Presented by Vetra Bank. Nomination deadline: FEB. 7. Nominees must be a member of the Chamber from Jan.-Dec. 2024 and beyond. Nominations to: info@bestchamber.com
CENTRAL CITY OPERA GUILD OPERA TEASER
MARCH 13, 5:30 p.m. Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colo. Blvd., Denver. Proceeds benefit the Central City Opera House Gardens. 5:30 p.m. cocktails; 6:30 Dinner; 7:30 Program. RSVP Box Office 303-292-6700.
MIZEL ARTS & CULTURE CENTER’S DENVER CHILDREN’S THEATRE, “CHARLOTTE’S WEB.”
FEB. 20-MARCH 16. FEB. 23 Performance at 10 a.m. is a SCFD Free Day event and Accessibility Day for the public. Additional performances March 2, 9, and 16 at 10 a.m. at Theatre at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center located at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center. Tickets available for public performances.
LOCAL ARTIST INVITED TO APPLY FOR 2025 ART ON LOAN PROGRAM
Sponsored by South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Apply by MARCH 17. Selected sculptures will be displayed at Goodson Recreation Center or Hudson Gardens for a year, and artists will receive a $500 honorarium for the display. Call 720-245-2604 or Info: gpeterson@ssprd.org
COLORADO WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME
MARCH 21, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Celebrate 40 years of Women, Wisdom & Wonder. Details at COGREATWOMEN.ORG
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
The Arapahoe County Mayors & Commissioners Youth Award recognizes teenagers who have overcome adversity & risen to challenges. Scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who wish to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities at vocational schools, two or four-year colleges, or trade & certification programs. Teachers, counselors, and school administrators can nominate exceptional seniors through March 7 at arapahoecogov/youth awards.
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA – RALLY FOR KIDS
APRIL 25, 12-2 p.m. Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. Apeaker Tonier Cain, a trauma survivor, author, filmmaker, and international recognized speaker specializing in trauma-informed care. RSVP: 303-328-2350 or georgia_reiss@adv4children.org
MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA – CALL FOR CONTESTANTS
Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant is taking applications for the 31st pageant on April 26, 2025. If you are a lady 60 years or better, this is your opportunity to get out and do something for you in 2025!!! Not just a “one and done” pageant, we are involved with year round activities and make a difference in our communities. This is the “Age of Elegance!” For more information – website: ColoSrAmerica.com, FB – Ms Colorado Senior America Pageant or call René Green, Pageant Administrator at 720- 384-6249.
DENVER HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2-4 p.m. Babi Yar Park in Denver, 1045 E.Yale Ave., Denver
WHAT’S NEW? – SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES NEW FIRE CHIEF
Selected as the next Fire Chief is John Curtis. A national search was launched in Aug. 2024, attracting 76 applicants from across the country.He will assume the role at the end of April 2025. Chief Curtis has been a dedicated leader at South Metro Fire Rescue for over two decades.
WHAT’S NEW? – ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING EVENTS
Upscale dining, engaging events and activities, indoor pool, pet friendly. Call 720-684-5913 to schedule a tour and enjoy lunch on the Village. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY WINE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL
MAY 3 & 4 – Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Enjoy wine from local wineries, chalk art, live bands, activities, shopping and more. Early bird tickets $30 for Sat./ $20 for Sunday. arapahoecountyeventcenter.com
SAVE THE DATE – MIZEL INSTITUTE 2025 HONOREES
THURSDAY, MAY 22 . Honoring Bonnie & David Mandarich. 2024 honoree was Peyton Manning.
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? – ECHOES OF AN EMPIRE
ANGKOR – The Lost Empress of Cambodia. Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Exhibition Free with Museum admission.