WHAT’S HAPPENING 3-23-23

ARAPAHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 28. Hearing to approve or deny a moratorium for up to six months on accepting any applications for a Use by Special Review for an oil and gas facility. Visit arapahoegov.com/oilandgasfor details. 

CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 MEETING
MARCH 28, 6-8 p.m.  Join Council Members Robyn Carnes and Candace Moon at Southglenn Library, meeting room B, 6972 S. Vine St. Agenda Topics: Senior & Youth Programming/YMCA Partnership; Snow/Ice Removal; Centennial Community Grant Program and Questions & Answers. 

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS
MARCH 29, 5-8 p.m.  Lone Tree Arts Center. To register go to BestChamber.com/Awards

ARAPAHOE COUNTY AFFORDABLE & ATTAINABLE HOUSING TELEPHONE TOWN HALL
MARCH 30, 6:30 p.m. Call-in number 1-855-436-3656. Visit www.arapahoegov. com/townhall for details or to live stream.

ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH HOLY SERVICES
APRIL 6,7,8,9. April 6, 7 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper; Good Friday, April 7, 3 & 7 p.m., Celebration of the Lord’s Passion; Holy Sat., April 8, 8:15 p.m., Solemn Vivil of Easter; Easter Sunday, April 9, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. Mass. 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. 303-770-1155

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS EASTER EGGstravaganza
APRIL 8, 2nd Annual at Marjorie Park. Two sessions: 11 a.m. “Bunnies, Baskets & Brunch,” and 2 p.m. “Bunnies, Baskets & Brews.” Get details and reserve your tickets at moaonline.org

DENVER AREA PANHELLENIC PRESENTS 6TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
APRIL 15, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cherry Hills Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Speakers: Marti Whitmore, Meredith Melinder, PhD; March Fields, Brook Hengst, Maggie Morrissey. $25 includes catered lunch, door prizes, raffles, silent auction and five vendors. Reservations & Info: www.denverareapanhellenic.org or 303-596-4594 or dr.olinga@me.com

SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & RECREATION CANDIDATE FORUM
APRIL 15, 10 a.m. in the Board Room at the South Suburban Sports Complex. Six individuals have filed as candidates for Board of Directors positions in South Suburban’s May 2 election.  Questions: email elections@ssprd.org or call 303-483-7011.

ZUMA’S EGG HUNT AND HORSE SHOW
APRIL 8, 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Hayrides, vendors,facepaining, and more! Scan for tickets on page 7 of March 23 Villager.

FRIENDS OF NURSING TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS APRIL 22
$100K in scholarships to be awarded at their Spring Luncheon at Columbine Country Club. Students from all 9 Universities with nursing programs will receive scholarship awards. A special thanks with a heart of gratitude to Greta Pollard, Founder and outgoing President, for her years of service and generous financial support. The awards this April bring the scholarship total to over 2 MILLION since FON’s founding in 1981. Request an  invitation to the April luncheon by calling President-Elect Melanie Wallace: 303-346-8573.  

SPRING WINE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL
MAY 13 & 14. Sponsored by Arapahoe County. Sample wines from 15+ Colorado wineries, watch chalk artists bring their masterpieces to life, enjoy live music and entertainment. $10 discount for the first 300 tickets sold! 21+ over only, tickets at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com.

WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT
JUNE 9-10 at Colorado Convention Center-Denver. Confirmed speaker, Seth Dillon, CEO of Babylon Bee News Source. For tickets, sponsorship, and exhibit info., visit WesternConservativeSummit.com Early Bird registration ends Mon., April 17. Call 1-866-455-8500. 

SAVE THE DATE – CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 19, 2023, The Ridge at Castle Pines North.

WHAT’S NEW?
Dr. Judith Briles, the Book Shepherd, has published book #43 – “The Author’s Walk-Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success.” The book that Judith wishes she had when she first started writing. Book signings and events April 22 at BN-Colorado Blvd. and April 23 at BN Southlands. This Aurora resident has been honored with 47 book awards. Info: 303-885-2207. 

COLORADO UPLIFT KIDS NEED HELP
The Guild is asking for support for 55 kiddos in need of some basic hygiene items. Click on https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10COA4BA4AD29A6F94-tween for details.