THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK
JULY 15, 5-8 p.m. SoSu (South Suburban) Artist Collective and Art Works at the Streets of Southglenn, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 306. Refreshments, and an interactive mural activity for art enthusiasts. The business is located at 6851 S Vine St., Suite 200, Centennial.
AURORA FIRST RESPONDERS CELEBRATION
JULY 16, noon-4 p.m. honoring Aurora’s first responders from the Aurora Police Dept., Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora 911. Free event on the Great Lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Music, food trucks, ice cream, public safety equipment and more. Sponsored by the Aurora Police Charitable Foundation.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY GRAND OL’ FAMILY PICNIC
JULY 17, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Meet the 2022 candidates. Playgrounds & water play for kids. Catered by The Famous GQUE BBQ. Drawing for prizes, live dessert auction. Emcee: Jimmy Sengenberger. At Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. (South side of the park with picnic tables.) Fee to attend. Visit www.Arapahoe Republicans.org Questions – Lynne 303-550-5115. Reservations required.
JOHN ELWAY DEALERSHIPS 10TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
JULY 24, Racoon Creek, 7301 W Bowles Ave., Littleton. To benefit Carie’s Cause. Hosted by Todd Maul, honorary host: AJ Guanella.
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER RTD STATION EVENTS
JULY 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dry Creek Light Rail Station. Fun, food, chances to win Rockies tickets, golf games, gift certificats to local restaurants, breweries, retain and more.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR
JULY 28-31. Volunteers needed. Apply at arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer
CENTENNIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS “THE PERFECT PLAYLIST”
JULY 31, 2-6 p.m., Centennial Center Park Amphitheater. Explore how music from classical to rock can energize and synthesize! Additional performance by: The Avalanche Drumline, Arapahoe Grads, School of Rock and The Arapahoe Philharmoic performing “the Perfect Playlist.” Food trucks on site and beer/wine sold by The Centennial Rotary Club. FREE event.
UPLIFT ADVANCED LEADERSHIP LAKE DAY
AUG. 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kayaking, Paddle Boards, Bar-B-Q and fun. Cherry Creek Lake, Hobie Hill Group picnic area, 4800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. Questions: Andrea – 303-522-8895 or Nancy-303-378-2766.
BUSINESS SHOWER & RIBBON CUTTING
AUG. 2, 4-6 p.m. 3241 Broadway, Englewood. Grand Opening of Snatchy – a unique shopping experience with the Englewood Chamber.
3RD ANNUAL FAIRWAYS FOR FAMILIES GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUG. 18 at Fossil Trace Golf Course. Info: contact Lindsey@my englewoodchamber.com
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
AUGUST 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by Cherry Hills Village Police Department at the Joint Public Safety Facility. Officers give tours of the Facility, showcase of police vehicles such as traffic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and community service vehicles as well as fire trucks from South Metro Fire Authority. Festivities include face painting, Papa John’s Pizza and Kona Shaved Ice.Info: contact Officer John-Norman Flaum at iflaum@cherryillsvillage.com
2022 MORGAN ADAMS CONCOURS d’ ELEGANCE
AUG. 27, 6-10 p.m. at TAC Air at Centennial Airport, Englewood. Hanger party to benefit The Morgan Adams Foundation. View a collection of historically significant airplanes, cars, and motorcycles, including modern jets and supercars. Aerial demonstration, silent & live auction, treats from Denver restaurants. Tickets: 303-758-2130.
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE
SEPT. 8 – Lone Tree Golf Club. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: 303-795-0142.
“TAPS” COLORADO CELEBRITY CLASSIC
SEPT. 10, 5 p.m. Denver Songwriter Show & Dinner at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. Featuring singer/songwriters Frank Myers, Anthony Smith, Wynn Varbel, Brice Long & Jimmy Nichols. Prime rib dinner prepared by the Coors cowboys. Meet TAPS Founder & President Bonnie Carroll. Silent auction www.taps.org/colorado
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ROSE SOCIETY SHOW
SEPT. 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Roses accepted from 6:30-10 a.m. Take blooming roses from your garden to display without the formality of a judged rose show. Vases provided. Speakers and panels from 1-3 p.m. Ask experts all about roses. Admission required.
WESTERN FANTASY SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 15
The 29th Annual event will be chaired by Pat Robinson and will feature country star Justin Moore! Table sponsorships available before June 30. Visit Western.com or contact Michael James mjames@voacolorado.org or 303-297-0408.