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.
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.
Timely Discussion on Russia by three fascinating panelists and expert moderator
Thur., Oct. 24, 10 AM to noon, Three Fountains Clubhouse, 3280 South Oneida Way, panel discussion: “When American-Russian Relations were Good–Before Things Went So Wrong.” Judge Sidney Brooks will describe his training of Russian and Ukrainian judges in the 1990s and early 21st century. Phil Seawalt (a CHV resident) will describe his 18-year-long building and real estate operations in Moscow and Odessa during the 1990s and early 21st century. Tom Conroy will discuss his work to establish a branch of ING Bank in Russia in the 1990s and his work in the early 21st century as CFO of Teton Oil that drilled in Siberia. Mary Schaeffer Conroy, Emeritus Professor, Russian History, University of Colorado, Denver, will serve as moderator . Welcome To Colorado is sponsoring this event. Registration, with a check of $15.00 made out to WTC, should be sent to Anne Cucchi, 15898 West Ellsworth Drive, Golden, CO 80401. For information: Mary Conroy 720.236.5392
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS CELEBRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
OCT. 24, 4-6:00 p.m. Student Nutrition Center at 14270 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial. The community is invited to an open house . Guests will be able to tour the warehouse, bakery, and production kitchen. Samples of nutritious food that is served to students. This year’s theme is Pirates so there will be a treasure hunt for families to gather fun items throughout the tour. The district implemented the “Healthy School Meals for All” program where all CCSD families were eligible to receive a breakfast and lunch meal at no cost. 35,000 meals are served a day. Info: 720-79s5-2700.
CARLA’S 29TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
THUR, FRI, & SAT, OCT 24, 25, 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Located at The Streets at Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Suite 233. This is a NOT TO MISS Shopping Event for unique Holiday decorating and gifts.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER SPOOK-TACULAR WONDERLAND
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 25-27. Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Monster carnival games, meet & greets with live creatures (days & times vary) boo-tiful crafts, story times, teaching kitchen, rides on the Rocky Mtn. Mini Train – (cash only).
SIP IN CENTENNIAL
SAT., OCT. 26, 1-5:00 p.m. Centennial Center Park (13050 E. Peakview Ave. Adult-tasting celebration featuring breweries, distilleries and wineries. Live music and food trucks. Admission free. Tasting cards S$20 in advance & $30 day of the event. Visit centennial.gov/events
BABI YAR VIRTUAL COMMEMORATION
OCT. 28, 5:30 p.m. Featuring a special address by Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General – The Courage to Bear Witness: Standing Together to Create Bonds of Humanity and a moving tribute concert by Sandra Wong – World-Renowned Concert Violinist. Can’t make it? Registrants will be sent a replay link www.MizelMuseum.org
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.
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.
ICE! Featuring Warner Bros.’ THE 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
THIRD ANNUAL LATKES AND LIGHTS HANUKKAH CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, 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/
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? – 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.