GRADUATIONS:
KENT DENVER GRADUATION – JUNE 2, 9-NOON.
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.
ASPENDALE BERRY SWEET SOCIAL
WED., MAY 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the new Aspendale Centennial Welcome Center, 13853 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 400, Centennial. The elevated 60+ Active Living in Centennial is offering a yogurt parfait bar with fresh berries, tasty toppings, and refreshing beverages. RSVP: 303-970-9514.
CITY OF CENTENNIAL TO HOST DISTRICT SUMMER SOCIALS
DIST. 1, MAY 29 – Arapahoe Park, 7800 S. Adams St.; DIST. 2 Thursday, June 5, Cherry Park – 6300 E. Weave Dr.; DIST 4, Thurs., June 12 – Piney Creek Hollow Park – 6140 S. Tower Rd.; DIST 3, Wed., June 18-Centennial Center Park – 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Free event, live music, food trucks, local vendors, hands-on kids activities & yard games from 6-8 p.m.
ARTISAN MARKET KICKS OFF SUMMER AT STREETS OF SOUTHGLENN
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 20 vendors, live music from Elevated Music Center and hands-on art activities for all ages. Meet the artists; Handcrafted goods, including jewelry, ceramics, soaps, textiles & home decor. 242 E. Commons Ave., Centennial.
MOBILE CONCERT SERIES FOR GV RESIDENTS
Every Thursday in June, 6-8 p.m. Bring a blanket & chairs for live music at a different GV park. Free to attend.
TIME CAPSULE OPENING IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE
MON., JUNE 2, at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The capsule was sealed May 31, 1997, with instructions to be opened in 2025 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Greenwood Village.
PLAY DATE AT DOVE VALLEY
JUNE 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Arapahoe Public Works event at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St., Centennial. Info: arapahoe.gov/publicworks
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. 8 a.m. Shotgun at Meridian Golf Club, 9742 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood. Free breakfast, BGQ lunch and an awards ceremony. Sign up at 303-795-0142 or info@bestchamber.com
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
U.S. SENIOR OPEN
JUNE 25-29 at The Broadmoor. Ticket info: ussenioropen.com
CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL
June 28-Aug. 3 Seville, The Knock, Once Upon a Mattress, CCO in Concert: Opera’s Greatest hits. Call 303-292-6700 for dates and ticket sales.
TEEN ART SHOW DEADLINE JULY 1
Arapahoe Libraries is calling all artists, ages 12-18 to submit their original art for display at Smoky Hill Library. For details and entry form, visit arapahoelibraries.org/teen-art
GREENWOOD VILLAGE DAY
SAT., JULY 26 at Village Green Park. Celebrate 75 years of GV with carnival games, rides, food truck, live music and a fireworks show. For GV residents. Get tickets at the City of Greenwood Village.
119TH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR
JULY 24-27. Details arapahoecountyfair.com
LITTLETON’S DEPOT ART GALLERY FIBER ARTIST COMPETITION
Show dates: Sept 9 to Oct 11. Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in Colorado. Check on CaFE (Callforentry.org) for details and the prospectus. The Depot is located at 2069 West Powers, Littleton. For inquiries, contact fiberart@depotartgallery.org
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH
FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-7s5s9-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.
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.
“WHAT’S NEW?” – CENTRAL CITY OPERA IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS 2025-2026 EQUITY IN ARTS LEARNING FOR COLO YOUTH GRANT
Administrated by “Think 360 Arts for Learning.” Innovative mental health awareness and suicide prevention initiative.
WHAT’S NEW?
Honorable Stepahanie Piko is leading a landmark partnership to bring a National Women’s Soccer League training facility and temporary stadium to Centennial. The project will include eight professional-grade fields and a 12,000 seat venue for the 2026-2027 seasons, in collaboration with the Cherry Creek School District.
WHAT’S NEW?
FIDDLER’S GREEN NOISE COMPLAINT LINE
Greenwood Village Police Dept. maintains a dedicated phone to respond to noise complaints related to Fiddler’s Green. To file a complaint, call 303-486-8275.
WHAT’S NEW?
EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE NEWS
Randy Johnson – Executive Director – has announced that an Apprenticeship Degree is being offered. Info: anna.smith@emilygriffith.edu or call 720-423-4852.
ANNOUNCEMENT: WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT TO RETURN
Returns July 2026 as they celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado’s Statehood.
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? – 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.