Central City Opera
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.
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
COTTAGE FOOD SAFETY
MARCH 21, 9-12:30 p.m. online. Learn food safety guidelines to operate a business from your home kitchen. Register https://bit.lycuscottagefoods
COLORADO WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME
MARCH 21, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Celebrate 40 years of Women, Wisdom & Wonder. Details at COGREATWOMEN.ORG
DENVER SOUTH 2025 ANNUAL EVENT
WED. APRIL 23, 10:30-1:00 p.m. Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. Speaker: Keith Ferrazzi, New York Times Bestselling Author of “Never Eat Alone” and Team Coach. Reservations: 303-792-9447.
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 “CHALK LINES & VINES”
MAY 3 & 4. Art Festival at the Fairgrounds (Indoors). Tickets: Scan QR Code in Arapahoe County advertisement in The Villager.
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.