AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM
MAY 17, 10 a.m. Roundup discussion of the 2025 Legislative Session with Rep. Chris Richardson, HD 56. Chris is a prior Elbert County Commissioner and one of 19 individuals to review property tax structure. $5 coffee and donuts. Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora.
GRADUATIONS:
ST. MARY’S GRADUATION – MAY 17, 10-NOON.
KENT DENVER GRADUATION – JUNE 2, 9-NOON.
SPRING CLEAN-UP
MAY 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Cherry Hills Village residents. Held at 2101 W. Quincy Ave., Sheridan. (The Public Works facility in Sheridan). Shredding and electronics recycling. Questions: Cherry Hills Village residents can visit the Citiy’s website a https://www.cherryhillsvillage.com/197/Spring-Clean-Up or call 303-783-2744.
ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY CHEF’S LUNCH, OPEN HOUSE & GUIDED TOUR.
TUE., MAY 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Located at 13801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora. RSVP by May 18 at 720-684-5913.
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL DIST. 1 MEETING
TUE., MAY 20, 6-8 p.m. YMCA Center of Generations, 6972 S. Vine St., #366, Centennial. Agenda: South Metro Fire Rescue Overview of funding, fire mitigation & emergency preparedness.
SAVE THE DATE – MIZEL INSTITUTE 2025 HONOREES
THURSDAY, MAY 22 . Honoring Bonnie & David Mandarich. 2024 honoree was Peyton Manning.
HONOR FALLEN HEROES AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
SAT., MAY 24, 10 a.m. – noon in Lakewood. The ceremony features a visual display and biographies of fallen heroes, reading of their names, wreath ceremony, musical elements and a remembrance gift for Gold Star families. Loretta Smith is director of the Tribute for more than 50 Gold Star families expected to attend. The Tribute is at a new venue this year, The Event Center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Free parking located on campus at the Event Center only. To remember a hero call Loretta at 303-912-9980. Public invited. No RSVP required for community members.
COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL 12TH ANNUAL COLORADO REMEMBERS CEREMONY
MAY 24 for all WW2 Veterans to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. All WWII Veterans will be recognized and honored with a special gift, according to CFM Founder &CEO, Rick Crandall. Reservation: Call 303-248-3990. The Colorado Freedom Memorial is located at Aurora’s Memorial Park at 756 Telluride St.
ASPENDALE BERRY SWEET SOCIAL
WED., MAY 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the new Aspendale Centennial Welcome Center, 13853 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 400, Centennial. The elevated 60+ Active Living in Centennial is offering a yogurt parfait bar with fresh berries, tasty toppings, and refreshing beverages. RSVP: 303-9970-9514.
MOBILE CONCERT SERIES FOR GV RESIDENTS
Every Thursday in June, 6-8 p.m. Bring a blanket & chairs for live music at a different GV park. Free to attend.
TIME CAPSULE OPENING IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
MON., JUNE 2, at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The capsule was sealed May 31, 1997, with instructions to be opened in 2025 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Greenwood Village.
PLAY DATE AT DOVE VALLEY
JUNE 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Arapahoe Public Works event at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St., Centennial. Info: arapahoe.gov/publicworks
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE HOSTS ANNUAL HOPE CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS
MONDAY, JUNE 9. Shotgun start at 10 a.m.. Opens at 8 am. at Colorado Golf Club, 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker. Info: call 720-524-2061 or visit www.bhghcoloado.org
U.S. SENIOR OPEN
JUNE 25-29 at The Broadmoor. Ticket info: ussenioropen.com
CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL
June 28-Aug. 3 Seville, The Knock, Once Upon a Mattress, CCO in Concert: Opera’s Greatest hits. Call 303-292-6700 for dates and ticket sales.
TEEN ART SHOW DEADLINE JULY 1
Arapahoe Libraries is calling all artists, ages 12-18 to submit their original art for display at Smoky Hill Library. For details and entry form, visit arapahoelibraries.org/teen-art
GREENWOOD VILLAGE DAY
SAT., JULY 26 at Village Green Park. Celebrate 75 years of GV with carnival games, rides, food truck, live music and a fireworks show. For GV residents. Get tickets at the City of Greenwood Village.
119TH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR
JULY 24-27. Details arapahoecountyfair.com
Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery fiber artists competition
Show dates: Sept 9 to Oct 11. Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in Colorado. Check on CaFE (Callforentry.org) for details and the prospectus. The Depot is located at 2069 West Powers, Littleton. For inquiries, contact fiberart@depotartgallery.org
SPOTLIGHT
Aurora City Councilmember for Ward VI, Francoise Bergan, was elected to the Fitzsimons Innovation Community Board of Directors.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH
FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-7s5s9-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.
EXPAND YOUR LOVE OF BRIDGE
New games specifically for Novice and Intermediate players. Tech Center Bridge is located at 6161 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Call 303-915-1229. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30-3:45 p.m. Cost is $8. Need a partner? Check the online list bredgewebs.com/techcenterbridge Also ask about Denver Metro Bridge at 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Denver. 303-757-4774.
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.
WHAT’S NEW?
Honorable Stepahanie Piko is leading a landmark partnership to bring a National Women’s Soccer League training facility and temporary stadium to Centennial. The project will include eight professional-grade fields and a 12,000 seat venue for the 2026-2027 seasons, in collaboration with the Cherry Creek School District.
WHAT’S NEW?
FIDDLER’S GREEN NOISE COMPLAINT LINE
Greenwood Village Police Dept. maintains a dedicated phone to respond to noise complaints related to Fiddler’s Green. To file a complaint, call 303-486-8275.
WHAT’S NEW?
EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE NEWS
Randy Johnson – Executive Director – has announced that an Apprenticeship Degree is being offered. Info: anna.smith@emilygriffith.edu or call 720-423-4852.
ANNOUNCEMENT: WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT TO RETURN
Returns July 2026 as they celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado’s Statehood.
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? RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Renewal kiosks are fast, easy and issue you tags on the spot? Go to COMVExpress.com to find a location near you.
WHAT’S NEW? DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE LAUNCHES EAST WING PROJECT
A $20 million gift from the Sturm Family Foundation will rejuvenate the historic theater, lobby and plaza. Construction begins in April 2025 causing the Infinity Theater to close starting April 8 to late July. The rest of the Museum will remain open. Now open is Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.
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.