CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO HOPE BALL MAY 13
Hyatt Regency Aurora, Denver Conference Center. 5:30 – Midnight. Rene’ Green and Ms. Colorado 2023 Queen Joanie Ryan are 2023 honorary co-chairs. Tickets: barbarareece@aol.com/info@cancerleague.org
WOOL SPINNING AT 17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
MAY 13, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Discover how animal wool is spun into sweaters. Try wool carding by hand and dye your own sheep’s wool. Small-group tours of the 17 Mile House and barn located at 8181 S. Parker Rd. Centennial. FREE event but registration is required at www.arapahoegov.com/17milehouse.
NATIONAL ASSOC. OF LETTER CARRIERS STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
MAY 13, leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will collect the items and will get the food to a local food bank or pantry.
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.
MEET STEPHANIE KANE: AUTHOR OF ‘TRUE CRIME REDUX’
MAY 17, 7 p.m. via the zoom platform. The book recounts Kane’s personal experience with an Arapahoe County murder 50 years ago. The murder of Betty Frye had gone unpunished for decades when Kane, ex-wife of Betty’s son first decided to tell her story of fictionalizing the homicide. The result was the novel “Quiet Time.” To register for the event and info, visit arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-542-7279.
FREE ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
MAY 17, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Univ. of Denver’s Fritz Knoebel Events (2022 E. Evans Ave., Denver). Learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain heath, and caregiving. To register, go to www.alzfdn.org/tour
ARAPAHOE COUNTY TELEPHONE TOWN HALL
MAY 18, 6:30 p.m. Call-in number 1-855-436-3656.
ART WINE & DESIGN FUNDRAISER
MAY 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m. To raise funds for ACC’s Art & Design programs and ACC Foundation general scholarships. Location: Art & Design Complex, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Registration required to attend. 303-797-4222.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHRED-A-THON
MAY 20, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway in Centennial. Info: arapahoe sheriff.org
VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
MAY 27 FROM 10 a.m. – noon. Honoring Colorado Fallen & Gold Star Families with Special Recognition of Vietnam War. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ANNUAL REPUBLICAN LINCOLN DAY DINNER
JUNE 3, 5:30-9:30 at the Double Tree DTC, 1701 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Keynote speaker Thomas J. Baker, acclaimed author of “The Fall of the FBI”. Tom is a 33-year FBI Veteran and legend of the FBI. He will tell how a once great agency became a threat to democracy. He will have a book signing. Jimmy Sengenberger will be the Emcee & Auctioneer. Tickets: www.arapahoerepublican.org Cutoff date is May 25 at 4 p.m.
TESORO CULTURAL CENTER ANNUAL INDIAN MARKET & POWWOW
JUNE 3 & 4 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., both days. A celebration of American Indian Art, Culture, and Dance at The Fort: 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Adults $15, Children 7-12 $10, 6 & under Free. Free parking.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF THE COUNTY
JUNE 7, 7:30-10 a.m. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park.
WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT
JUNE 9-10 at Colorado Convention Center-Denver. For tickets, sponsorship, and exhibit info., visit WesternConservativeSummit.com. Call 1-866-455-8500.
SOUTH METRO CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 12, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Meridian Golf Club. Registration now open. Info: 303-795-0142.
NOURISH MEALS ON WHEELS THEATER NIGHT
JUNE 14, Reception 6-7 p.m. A signature fundraising event. This year features a special performance of the Tony Award-winning musical Memphis. Fabulous food, fun, raffle prizes and toe-tapping entertainment. Tickets online at https://bebids.me/nourish23/tix
SAVE THE DATE – CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 19, 2023, The Ridge at Castle Pines North.
ART SMART SUMMER
June 26-July 24. The Children’s Art School invites young artists to a summer of creative discoveries. Three hour morning and afternoon sessions at 2290 South Clayton St. in the University Park neighborhood. Info: visit www.artcreates.org
DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD DLOG SUMMER PARTY
AUGUST 12. A French-themed Luncheon at Columbine Country Club. Tickets available at the DLOG website in mid-June. SAVE THE DATE!
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.
“WHAT’S NEW? CHERRY HILLS GARDEN & HOBBY CLUB SEEKING MEMBERS
In existence for 60 years to serve Cherry Hills Village residents and has expanded to include Greenwood Village residents. Programs cover a variety of topics from antiques to zinnias and include a holiday luncheon. Dues – $35/year. Meetings held March – Dec. on the fourth Tues. of each month from 10 a.lm. -noon in members’ homes. Please attend a meeting as a guest. Info: Wendy, 303-803-0512.
AURORA HAS NEW INTERIN CITY MANAGER
Jason Batchelor was sworn in as Interin City Manager of the city of Aurora on March 27. Jason will act as the City Manager as the city finds a replacement of Jim Twinkly, who recently retired.
WHAT’S NEW? THREE AREA REGAL MOVIE THEATERS CLOSE
Locations: Regal Continental at 3635 S. Monaco St. Pkwy in Denver; Regal Cinebarre Greenwood Plaza at 8141 E. Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village, and Regal Meadows at 9355 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree.