PARK MEADOWS SUMMER SUNSET SERIES
Thursdays, 4- 9 p.m. JUNE 29, JULY 13, JULY 27 AUG. 10, AUG. 24. Enjoy a summer sunset stroll in the Vistas at Park Meadows with a cocktail in hand, live music, shopping, photo ops, activities for kids and a chance to win a summer get away.
POOL TOURNAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ALZHEIMER’S
JUNE 24, 10 a.m. at Willowbrook Place, an Anthem Memory Care Community in Littleton- sign up- with the tournament at 12 noon. Funds raised for the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Colorado. Raffle prizes, a silent auction $500 shot game and a player exchange auction. VNEA rules, double elimination and alternate break. Tournament fee, $30 per player. The player exchange auction is $25. Contact Anna Cusic at 719-640-5532 or acusic@anthemmemorycare.com
CENTRAL CITY OPERA OPENING NIGHT ROMEO & JULIET
JUNE 24, 7 p.m. William Shakespeare’s famous love story told through the romantic melodies of Charles Gounod. Performances June 24, 30, 7 p.m.; July 2, 8, 2 p.m. July 12, 15, 21, 28, 30 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2, 4 at 7 p.m. Buy tickets from centralcityopera.org
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
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD & ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER – BIKE TO WORK DAY
JUNE 28, BIKETOWORKDAY.co The City will host the morning session from 6:30-9:00 a.m. and feature bacon & fruit. The Chamber will host the afternoon session from 3-6 p.m. with cookies sponsored by Chik-Fil-A Broadway. To pledge to ride email lindsey@myenglewoodchamber.com
ARAPAHOE COUNTY BIKE TO WORK DAY
JUNE 28. Arapahoe County is hosting hot breakfast stations at the Arapahoe Road Trailhead in Centennial and along the Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton. Info: arapahoegov.com/biketowork
GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING
JUNE 30, Broadway Collective, 4045 S. Broadway, Englewood. Free and open to the public. RSVP: info@myenglewoodchamber.com
VETERANS STAND DOWN
JUNE 30, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed to help staff the event. Visit arapahoegov.com/volunteer for details.
VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT
JUNE 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds East Hall. For Veterans and those currently serving in the military. Food, resources, a job fair, and more. Questions? Call 303-738-7892 or 303-738-8047
19TH ANNUAL MILE HIGH INTERNATIONAL PASTEL EXHIBITION
MAY 12-JULY 1. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat. 10-4 Hosted by Curtis Center for the Arts. Showcasing 85 paintings in a variety of styles and subject matter in partnership with the Pastel Society of Colorado. This year’s juror is Aaron Shue, an accomplished pastel artist from Montana. He chose 85 pieces from 328 entries submitted by 117 artists from across the country. The works are on display and free to view.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR
JULY 27-30. Be a volunteer! 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. 9 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?
DENVER’S WYNAHAM CLARK WINS THE U.S. OPEN
This is his first major title, closing with an even-par 70 to beat Rory McElroy by one shot. Clark in a Valor Christian High School graduate and played golf at Cherry Hills County Club. Clark won the Class 4x state title in 2009 and 2011 while at Valor Christian.