WHAT’S HAPPENING – 5-25-23

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, 7:30-10:00 a.m. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park. Details and tickets at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/stateofthecounty

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. 

ROCK THE RANCH FUNDRAISER
JUNE 10, 2-8 p.m. Puma’s Rescue Ranch in Littleton will hold a fundraiser with live music hay rides, face paining, food trucks, vendors, & more! Sponsored by Sell With Brook. Ticket info: page 16, May 25 Villager.  Zuma’s is located at 7745 N Moore Rd., Littleton.

SOUTH METRO CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 12, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Meridian Golf Club. Registration now open. Info: 303-795-0142.

MADAM LOU BUNCH DAY & FAMOUS BED RACE IN CENTRAL CITY
SAT., JUNE 17, 12 noon-8 p.m. on Main Street, Central City. Free admission. Join the 49th celebration including the famous bed race, costume contests, live music, Madam and Miners’ Ball and more. Enter your team in the bed race by visiting Facebook.com/mmadamloubunchday.  Fees apply for bed race teams. Sponsored by Main Street Central City. 

UPCOMING WARD VI TOWN HALL MEETING
JULY 19, CAPSTC. Info: call 303-739-7015 or visit AuroraGov.org/Town Meetings

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

ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR
JULY 27-30. Be a volunteer! Visit arapahoegov.com/volunteer for details.

VETERANS STAND DOWN
JUNE 30, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed to help staff the event. Visit arapahoegov.com/volunteer for details.

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!

TAPS: TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS WESTERN-THEMED GALA
SEPT. 19 at Wings Over the Rockies. Founders, Lynne and Bo Cottrell, in 2005 will be honored. The Cottrell’s will be stepping down as directors of the event. The event raises funds for military survivors. Featuring country legend Pam Tillis and singer/songwriter Gary Morris. Also a special performance by Frank Moscato, an American Idol Gold Ticket winner. INFO: visit TAPS.org/Colorado 

“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.