MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS MADDEN GALLERY “BEYOND THE WESTERN HORIZON”
MARCH 19-JULY 31. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. to be announced. Reception MARCH 19, 5-8 p.m. Free. Featuring 20 artists. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and themed cocktails. Music by Ryan Chrys and the Routh Cuts. Western Attire encouraged. Palazzo Verdi, 1st Floor, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village. Free with registration, free street and lot parking.
COTTAGE FOOD SAFETY
MARCH 20, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Online class. Learn food safety guidelines and specifics of operating a cottage food business from a home kitchen. Register: bit.lyCSUCottage Foods
CENTRAL CITY OPERA’S THEATRE OF DREAMS GALA
Celebrating 70th Anniversary – commission of the Ballad of Baby Doe. Friday, April 10 5:30 PM – Denver Art Museum cocktails, dinner, live performances. Black-tie fundraiser, gold and silver attire encouraged. RSVP deadline Fri March 20 Buy tickets or sponsor: centralcityopera.org/gala
COLORADO BALLET ONE GALA
THURS., APRIL 16, Denver Center Performing Arts Complex. Jill Anschutz, chair. 5:00 p.m. cocktail reception – Ellie Caulkins Opera House; 7:00 p.m. dinner, honoring Artistic Director Gil Bogg’s for 20-year anniversary with Colorado Ballet in Seawell Ballroom. 9:00 p.m. performances in Opera House; 10:00 p.m. Dessert, music & dancing.
Friends of Nursing Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards Presentation
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11 am. Please join us as we celebrate our 45th Anniversary, honor our Founder, Great Pollard, bid on Silent Auction items, and award $180,000 in nursing scholarships! This event will be held at Cherry Hills Country Club, 4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village, CO, 80113. For information, please call 720-934-6565.
13TH ANNUAL “A PERFECT PAIRING”
APRIL 25 4 p.m. Enjoy unlimited Food & Beer pairings. All proceeds help send children and adults with disabilities to EasterSeals Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, CO. Tickets: aesbid.org/ELP/ESCANPO 26
CANCER LEAGUE CAR RAFFLE
Win a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 4×4. Drawing at the Hope Ball May 2, 2026, HyattRegency DTC, 9 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. Donated by Doug Moreland’s Family & Family of Dealerships. Only 3000 tickets sold. Info: www.cancerleague.org
CENTENNIAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
MAY 30-31 at the Streets at SouthGlenn. Featuring award-winning regional & national artists. Sponsored by the Centennial Arts & Cultural Foundation. Deadline to submit art is Feb. 28. https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT YOUTH TRAILBLAZER SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 15-19. Helps middle school students develop an understanding of basic business principles & the professional world. Scan the QR code in The Villager March 12 issue, page 14.
CLUB NEWS
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH
FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-759-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.
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 a.m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.
WHAT’S NEW?
COLORADO REPUBLICANS TO HOLD 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY IN PUEBLO
APRIL 11 – CSU Pueble Massari Arena.
SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS
Arapahoe County is hiring. Visit jobs.arapahoeco.gov. This is a new site.
“BLACK BASEBALL’S HEYDAY” Capturing an Era in Art and Words, Written by Villager author Denny Dressman and Art by Anthony High. Pre-Order Now! https://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Black-Baseballs-Heyday/
COLORADO DEMOCRATS TO HOLD 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY IN PUEBLO
MARCH 28, 2026 at the Memorial Hall.
MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT
SAT., APRIL 25, 2 p.m. at the Mizel Arts & Cultural Center’s Elaine Wolf Theater, celebrating women 60 and better. Contestants will compete in interview, evening gown, Philosophy of life & talent. Featuring former Colorado. Queens, the Tambourine Group, The Bella Dance Group, and special musical guests. Ms. Colorado Senior America 2026 will be crowned and advance to the national pageant in October. Tickets: 303-316-6360.
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.
SEcOND ANNUAL AMERICA’S MILITARY HEROES GOLF EVENT
MON., JULY 27, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course benefiting Semper Fl and America’s Fund. Be a golfer, non-golfer, sponsor a hole or District Challenge. Call 301-404-2706 or militaryheroesgolf@gmail.com
BUSINESS NEWS
OLIVER’S “A TOAST TO THE TASSSEL!”
Host a graduation celebration on the full-private terrace. Accommodates 10-15 guests seated or up to 80 guests reception style. RSVP: nicole@oliversitalian.com
AISLYN DERMATOLOYG
Dr. Aislyn Nelson MD, PhD dermatologist is located in Lincoln Medical Center, 11960 Lioness Way, Ste. 225, Parker. 719-992-0127. www.aislynderm.com “We Do It All.”
SOUTH METRO CHAMBER BUSINESS IN FULL BLOOM ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS SHOW
APRIL 24, 6-10 p.m. Nominations open! Nomination close after Feb. 27. Reservations 303-795-0142.
JOSHUA TREE EXPERTS – Certified Arborists
Schedule a Winter Arborist Inspection to develop a tree care plan for the winter time.303-229-8777. www.joshuatreeexperts.com/denver-south-co
ROGERS & SONS INC. – Elevated Climate Control
Curated Cooling & A/C Services; Radiant Heating & Snow Melt Integration; Whole-Home Humidification and more. Private Consultations: 720-408-7411. https://rogershvac.com
CARLA’S A CLASSIC DESIGN
From unique gifts to festive decor. Shop small and local at The Streets at Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 303-683-0372
GE TREE SERVICE
Trusted & Reliable for 20 years. A Certified Arborist, Licensed & Insured, Family Owned & Operated.Free estimates. Call 303-500-2017. www.coloradotreeremoval.com
THE GARDENS GARDEN CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP
Locally family-owned-and operated. 9542 S. Univ. Bvld., Highlands Ranch. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COWBOY MOVING & STORAGE
Commercial & Residential Moves – Also, load & hold. Call 303-789-2200.
THE AUDIOLOGY METHOD
Schedule a hearing test. 7180 – E. Orchard Rd., Ste. 302, Centennial. 720-457-5113.
HOST YOUR EVENT AT THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FREE ENTERPRISE CENTER
In Greenwood Village. Events @JARockyMountain.org
CHERRY HILLS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
6325 S University. Blvd., Centennial. Call for Tour 720-592-0252
PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION + MORE5 Star Google Reviews. Transportation Executive Services LLC. Call 720-969-5386.
ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING
Upscale dining, engaging events and activities. Call 720-684-5913. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.
SEMION BARBERSHOP FOR ALL – MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN
5910 S. Univeristy Blvd., Greenwood Village. 720-531-3998.
THE EYEWEAR COLLECTION
Owner Aaron Mozes is a CCHS graduate. Comprehensive Eye Exams, Eyeglasses, Contacts. 5910 S. University. Blvd., Unit D4, Greenwood Village.
BKC KITCHEN & BATH
Free consultation & estimate. Visit showroom at 4151 S. Natches Ct., Englewood. 303-761-7477.
FALL PARTIES/EVENTS? BOOK TODAY
Rocky Mountain Valet. Visit www.rockymntvalet.com
KIMPTON CLARET HOTEL
Host your next special event at The Kimpton Claret. www.clarethotel.com
OWN YOUR STORAGE OR FLEX WAREHOUSE SPACE
Visit MYDREAMSTORAGECO.COM
PARKSIDE VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
14501 E. Crestline Drive, Aurora. Lunch is on us – schedule your tour today. 720-315-7778 or visit ParksideVillageRetirement.com