AURORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BANQUET
APRIL 11, 5-9:30 P.M. “STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS.” Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center,13200 E. 14th Pl. Aurora. Ten awards will be given out. Info: 303-344-1500.
ASPEN ACADEMY TO HOST YOUTH & FAMILY VOLUNTEER EXPO
WED., APRIL 17 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at 5859 S. University. Blvd., Greenwood Village. Designed for ages 5 and up and their families. A free event to explore a wide range of local volunteer options and to connect with local volunteer agencies. Aspen Academy Founder and President, Kristina Scala offers this free event that is open to the public. Advance registration at www.aspenacademy.org/volunteerexpo. Local non-profits seeking young people and their families for volunteering opportunities can contact admissions@aspenacademy.org
STARTING OR GROWING A VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS?
APRIL 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CentrePoint Plaza, 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora. Info: 719-310-7262 or email CHundley@mtcarmelcenter.org Bootss to Business Report with the U.S.Small Business Administration.
SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & RECREATION EGG SCRAMBLE
APRIL 19, 8:30-11 a.m. at the Sports Dome, 6959 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Children 12 and under are invited to meet the Easter Bunny, race for eggs. Sponsored by the City of Centennial and free to attend. Arive early. No registration is required. One parent or guardian per participant is permitted. Bring a basket without artificial grass or straw.
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.
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
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT FOR CENTENNIAL RESIDENTS
SAT., APRIL 26. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Centennial Civic Center. No commercial loads will be accepted. The event is strictly for residential use; follow all posted directional signs; expect possible delays; volunteers will be available to assist; delete all personal information before dropping off a computer. In exchange for this recycling service, consider bringing non-perishable food items or a monetary donation benefiting The Salvation Army in Centennial.
SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & RECREATION ANNAL ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP
APRIL 26 , 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 5804 S. Bemis St. – the War Memorial Rose Garden. Free, but must RSVP. BGrubb@ssprd.org
FRIENDS OF NURSING AWARDS LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 . Friends of Nursing will award $170,000 in scholarships to 36 exemplary nursing students at Cherry Hills Country Club, 4125 S. University. Blvd., Cherry Hills Village. These students attend Colorado Schools of Nursing and plan to remain in Colorado benefiting our Colorado communities. For ticket info: call 720-891-3412. Long-time friend, Rick Crandall, will Emcee and Friends of Nursing will celebrate the 100th Birthday of Past President and current Publicity Chair, LaFawn Biddle.
DENVER HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2-4 p.m. Babi Yar Park in Denver, 1045 E.Yale Ave., Denver.
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.
MEET MARIA SCRIVAN – AUTHOR OF ‘NATIONAL ENOUGH’
MAY 1, 6-7 p.m. at Arapahoe Libraries. Hosted on the zoom platform. “New York Times” bestseller author tells about her struggles with not fitting in and other topics. RSVP: Scan the QR code in their advertisement on page 2 of The Villager APRIL 3 issue.
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.
SOUTH SUBURBAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
MAY 6, 7 am – 7 pm for machine voting: South Suburban Sports Complex, 4810 E. County Line Road, Littleton. The five-member Board of Directors is elected at large, on a non-partisan basis. Voters will vote for three candidates. Thirteen individuals have filed as candidates. Applications for absentee-ballots are available and may be obtained online or at the Administration Office, 4810 E. County Line Road, Littleton until 4 pm on Tuesday, April 29. A ballot drop off box is located at Goodson Recreation Center and the South Suburban Sports Complex. Questions: elections@ssprd.org or call 303-483-7011.
SOUTH METRO CHAMBER TO SHOWCASE CHAMBER NONPROFITS
MAY 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lone Tree Arts Center. Nonprofits will pitch to a panel of Sharks. A portion of proceeds will benefit all participating nonprofits. Presenters: Adoption Options, The Right Step, Grace Counseling and Women’s Adventure Club. Exhibitors: Make Mental Health Matter, Warrior Bonfire Program, Tall Tales Ranch and Bridge House. Open to members and the public. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails available for purchase. Tickets: 303-795-0142 or info@bestchamber.com
SAVE THE DATE – MIZEL INSTITUTE 2025 HONOREES
THURSDAY, MAY 22 . Honoring Bonnie & David Mandarich. 2024 honoree was Peyton Manning.
HONOR FALLEN HEROES AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
SAT., MAY 24, 10 a.m. – noon in Lakewood. The ceremony features a visual display and biographies of fallen heroes, reading of their names, wreath ceremony, musical elements and a remembrance gift for Gold Star families. Loretta Smith is director of the Tribute for more than 50 Gold Star families expected to attend. The Tribute is at a new venue this year, The Event Center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Free parking located on campus at the Event Center only. To remember a hero call Loretta at 303-912-9980. Public invited. No RSVP required for community members.
COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL 12TH ANNUAL COLORADO REMEMBERS CEREMONY
MAY 24 for all WW2 Veterans to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. All WWII Veterans will be recognized and honored with a special gift, according to CFM Founder &CEO, Rick Crandall. Reservation: Call 303-248-3990. The Colorado Freedom Memorial is located at Aurora’s Memorial Park at 756 Telluride St.
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE HOSTS ANNUAL HOPE CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS
MONDAY, JUNE 9. Shotgun start at 10 a.m.. Opens at 8 am. at Colorado Golf Club, 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker. Info: call 720-524-2061 or visit www.bhghcoloado.org
EXPAND YOUR LOVE OF BRIDGE
New games specifically for Novice and Intermediate players. Tech Center Bridge is located at 6161 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Call 303-915-1229. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30-3:45 p.m. Cost is $8. Need a partner? Check the online list bredgewebs.com/techcenterbridge Also ask about Denver Metro Bridge at 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Denver. 303-757-4774.
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? 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.
WHAT’S NEW? DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE LAUNCHES EAST WING PROJECT
A $20 million gift from the Sturm Family Foundation will rejuvenate the historic theater, lobby and plaza. Construction begins in April 2025 causing the Infinity Theater to close starting April 8 to late July. The rest of the Museum will remain open. Now open is Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.