MADAM LOU BUNCH DAY
SAT., JUNE, 14. 51st Anniversary Celebration and Famous Bed Race. Sponsored by Main Street Central City. Free Admission with events from 12 noon -10 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Main Street Parade and Bed Race Team announced by Mike Keeler of The Wild Bunch. 3:00 p.m. The Famous Bed Race; 3-5 p.m., Bands & Live Entertainment. 4:45 p.m. Bed Race and Costume Contest Winners Awarded cash prizes. 7:00-10 p.m. Madams’ and Miners’ Ball in Monte Lobo on Main Street for 18+. $10 donation suggested for admission. 8:00 p.m. Madam, Sporting House Girl and Dandy Dan Competition. VisitCentralCity.com/events
CHERRY CREEK NORTH EVENTS
JUNE 12, JULY 10, AUG. 14, & SEPT. 11 Summer Concert Series.
JUNE 14-15 7 AUG. 9-10 Smash Fine Arts Festival
JULY 4-JULY 6 Cherry Creek Arts Festival
JULY 11-13 BASTILLE DAY! A French Fest
JULY 17-JULY 20 Sidewalk Sale
CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Pastel Society of Colorado on view now through June 28 . Gallery Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village.
ART IN THE PARK
JUNE 3-JULY 31. Tuesday-Thursday at Westlands Park for ages 6-12. Eight weeks of creative summer fun! New themes and projects each week. Register: greenwoodvillage.com/art
BATON TWIRLING CAMPS
Morning Sessions at Cherry Creek High School and afternoon sessions at Eaglecrest High School. Offered through Cherry Creek School District Mile High Sports Camps. QR code on page 10 of June 12 Villager of milehighsportscamps.com/CCDS-Baton-twirling-camps-25
ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES SUMMER READING 2025
JUNE-JULY 31. “Spark Your Imagination.” Ages 0-18. Visit the library and choose a free book while supplies last. Info: arapahoelibraries.org/summer-reading
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.
DISCOVER THE HISTORY – CHERRY CREEK VALLEY 17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
SAT., JUNE 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 8181 S. Parker Rd.., Centennial. Free event but reservations required. Register at arapahoecco.gov/17milehouse
FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS ONLINE OPEN HOUSE
Live until Sunday, JUNE 15. Self-guided opportunity to learn about progress made to advance FRPK. Visit FRPK Website.
A KITTEN SHOWER
JUNE 25, 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Curtis Ballroom in the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. Join Cat Lovers for a FREE Breakfast and lots of Kittens. To register: Visit TheFelineFix.org or scan the QR code in the June 12 issue of The Villager – page 18.
RECYCLE YOUR PAINT
SAT., JUNE 28, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hosted by P.E.O. Chapter 1J. St. France’s Cabrini Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton. (Corner of Chatfield Ave. & S.Pierce St.) Recycle for free. Cash donations appreciated and will fund scholarships for women. Taking Paints: Oil, acrylic, latex – 5 gal. cans or smaller. Unlimited amounts. Original, labeled, non-leaking containers. Info: Visit www.circular.eco/event/Littleton628
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
CITY OF AURORA SUMMER VIBES
WED., JULY 16, 5-9 p.m. Free event series for local preteens & teens, 10-17 years old. Sports Night at Utah Park, 1800 S. Peoria St. Lie DJ, local food trucks, arts & crafts. Info: AuroraGov.org/SummerVibes
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 artists 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?
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.
BUSINESS NEWS:
ASPENDALE 60+ ACTIVE ADULT APARTMENT COMMUNITY
Schedule an appointment at 303-970-9514. Located at 13857 E. Arapahoe Place, Centennial.
CHERRY HILLS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
6325 S University. Blvd., Centennial. Call for Tour 720-592-0252
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED ORGANIC NATURAL MARKET
“FRESH MARKET” open at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 106 – Woodlawn Shopping Center. Open 7 days a week. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION + MORE
5 Star Google Review. Transportation Executive Services LLC. Call 720-969-5386.
ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING
Upscale dining, engaging events and activities. Call 720-684-5913. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.
TONIGHT WE DINE
Fine meats & seafood. Free delivery on $100 or more. Look for The Villager Combo for $100. Call 303-215-0333.