BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW
NOV. 18, 5:00-9:45 P.M.Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. Celebrate Ambassador Grace Brennan and 2023 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award recipients Madison Devlin and Bobby Farrelly and cheer on gorgeous models and their celebrity escorts. The Fashion Anna Sue, who sadly passed away on Sept. 20. Info: acall@globaldownsyndrome.org
CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
NOV. 18, 5-7 p.m. 60’ tree. Entertainment by Spinphony, the Beverly Belles, aerialists, and more!Denver Nuggets announcer –Kyle Speller.
AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM FOR MEMBERS
NOV. 18, 10 a.m. A celebration of members. Guest speaker – Dick Wadhams “Results.” RSVP Joy Hoffman – joy@greenco.biz
GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION FASHION SHOW
NOV. 18, 5:00 cocktails and silent auction. 6:30 p.m. dinner, Live auction, fashion show. “Be Beautiful Be Yourself.” With a Special tribute to GLOBAl, Crnic Institute, and Sie Center Co-Founder, Anna M. Sie who passed away Sept. 20, 2023. Special guests – Quincy Jones, Rob Lowe, Amanda Booth, John C. McGinley and more. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Tickets: 303-321-6277 or development@globaldownsyndrome.org Event Co-Chairs – Luisa Law & Amanda Precourt.
47th Annual Central City Opera L ‘Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour
Nov. 17 and Nov. 18, 9:00 am – 4::00 pm. Beautiful Denver tradition to raise funds for 93-year-old performing arts organization. For the first time in Historic Park Hill with five remarkable residences! Tickets and information: 303-292-6700 or lespritdenoel.org
19TH TURKEY ROCK TROT
NOV. 23. An annual family fun run/walk/stroll on Thanksgiving morning. This non-profit organization provides assistance to individuals & families in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need. The event begins at the Douglas County Event Center with a 5K course through downtown Castle Rock. Info: www.runtochangelives.org or by calling Andi Woodring, 303-688-1114, ext. 15. Visit www.rocktrot.com
HUDSON HOLIDAYS & LIGHT UP THE NEW YEAR
NOV. 24-DEC. 31. For the First Show. Flexible date tickets are on sale now. This option allows guests to purchase tickets now and use them on any future date of their choosing. This sale is only available thru Oct. 15. Tickets for specific dates will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 16. Santa will make an appearance most evenings, providing the perfect photo opportunity. The second show Light Up the New Year, will run Jan. 2-28 and will feature an entirely new, immersive light display featuring vibrant displays & upbeat music. Coffee and hot cocoa available. Beer, wine and cocktails for adults 21+, plus food concessions. Sensosry-friendly show night will be available on Dec. 10 & Jan. 11. Tickets: HudsonGardens.org/holidays
HUDSON HOLIDAYS & LIGHT UP THE NEW YEAR
NOV. 24-DEC. 31. TICKETS: HudsonGardens.org/holidays
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
NOV. 28 the National Federation of Independent Business and American Express team up along with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Added NFIB/Colorado State Director Tony Gagliardi, “Small Business Saturday is our message to the nation that there’s something more interesting and more beneficial for everyone going on in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
FRIENDS OF NURSING CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
DEC. 2, 11:00 a.m. check-in and social with luncheon at 12:00 noon.
Emcee-Rick Crandall, Executive Director of the Colorado Freedom Memorial. Feature Program-Soprano-Christie Conover with pianist, Barbie Noyes. Silent auction and The Christmas Shoppe. Friends of Nursing is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers from the nursing community and friends of nurses. 2023 FON President is Melanie Wallace. Information: 720-891-3412. RSVP deadline: Nov. 24.
CHERRY CREEK CHORALE “A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS.”
DEC. 8 & 9. Pre—concert talk at 7:10, Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Tickets: CherryCreekChorale.org The Chorale was founded in 1980 by former students and parents of the Cherry Creek school system. The Chorale became a 501 © (3) organization in 1986. Now with 100 members their repertoire covers a variety of music.
THE VILLAGE TOY DRIVE AT FIRST AMERIAN STATE BANK
Deadline for donations is Dec. 15. Donate new toys (ages 0-18) to First American State Bank, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy, Suite 100, Greenwood Village or cash donations directly to Volunteers of America at www.voacolorado.org/toydrive.
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT OF CENTENNIAL COAT DRIVE
DEC. 11-15. Express will pick up donations Accepting donations of gently used coats, jackets and other winter clothing. Collection information: Call 303-768-0800 or Michael.Ollmstead@ExpressPros.com