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.
CENTRAL CITY OPERA ROMEO & JULIET
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
Thru 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
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 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!
DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN LINCOLN DAY PICNIC
AUGUST 19. 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Wiens Ranch. Couples $60.
CANCER LEAGUE 5K RUN & WALK
SUNDAY, AUG. 20. 27th Annual Race 4 Research at Washington Park. Register www.cancerleague.org or call 303-281-9864.
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO OVER THE EDGE
SEPT. 7-9. Join in the fight against cancer by repelling down McGregor Square. Registration now open for 2023. www.cancerleague.org or Call 303-281-9864.
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?
Break Bread LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer to serve two warm, freshly cooked meals each week. Options include food prep, serving meals, walking meals to neighbors close by driving meals stop families without transportation access, or hosting a table. Call 720-335-5525 or sign up online at break-bread.org/volunteer. Check them out on Wednesday evenings for to-go meals or Sat. evenings from 4-6 p.m. at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Money donations are also needed for the 400 meals provided every week. $145 feeds a family of 4 twice a week for a month. $1750 nourishes 1 table once a week for an entire year.