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
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
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.
MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS
Rock The Block – Happy Hour – Free Live Music
JULY 31 & AUGUST 14, Julie Savannah; AUGUST 6, DJ Duke
CENTENNIAL ARTS & CULTURAL FOUNDATION MURAL FEST
AUG. 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Streets of Southglenn. Four local Muralists, community art wall, activations & pop ups at the Macy’s building, 6851 Vine St. #200, Centennial.
CHERRY CREEK NORTH EVENTS
AUG. 14, & SEPT. 11 Summer Concert Series.
AUG. 9-10 Smash Fine Arts Festival
42ND ANNUAL ALL COLORADO ART SHOW
ON VIEW: July 12-Aug. 29. City of Greenwood Village Curtis Center For The Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Mon.-Fri 8:30-4:30/ Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: ‘DECODING FACT FROM FICTION’
THURSDAY, AUG. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Join Arapahoe Libraries to explore the topic with a panel of experts & fellow community members. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. RSVP: arapahoelibraries.org/events
UPCOMING CLASSES AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
AUG. 11, 6-8 p.m. Their Art/Your Words
AUG .13-SEPT 10 9 a.m.-12 p.m. INTRO TO COLLAGE
SEPT. 17-OCT. 22 6:30-9:00 p.m. PRINTMAKING
SEPT. 20-21 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. HOT ART: BASIC ENCAUSTICS
OCT. 7-NOV. 18 1-3 P.M. COLORED PENCILS
OCT. 4 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. SUMINAGASHI
ARAPAHOE LIBRARY “TEA AT TWO.”
AUG. 12, 2-4 p.m. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Free adult event, conversation, puzzles, games & coloring.
CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN RESUMES MEETINGS
AUG. 12, 11:00 a.m. Business meeting. Speaker: State GOP Chairman, Brita Horn. RSVP by Aug. 5. www.cherrycreekrepublicanwomen.org. Double Tree by Hilton, DTC, l7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. $36.00. Free parking. Info: 303-475-9148.
CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICan WOMEN GENERAL MEETING/LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12. Speaker: State GOP Chairman, Brita Horn. Topic: We Are Tired of Being “Blue.” We Want to see (and BE) “RED.”
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLO. RACE 4 RESEARCH
SUN., AUG. 17, 5K Run/Walk-Washington Park. Register: Race4Research.com
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KOELBEL LIBRARY
TUES., AUG. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Adults – free. Poetry, music & comedy. Sign up at the door for a five-minute slot. Light refreshments.
MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS PRESENTS SISTER SADIE
Two time Granny Nominated Nashville Band. AUG. 20. Featuring The Cody Sisters. Half Price Early Bird Tix available thru July 20 at Mainline.org. Marjorie Park at Fiddler’s Green, 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village.
EARLY BIRDS BOOK CLUB & SOCIAL
THURS., AUG. 21, 9-10:30 a.m. Southglenn Library (6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.) A free event for adults. Discuss books read. Free refreshments.
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE
AUG. 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sheraton DTC Hotel. Keynote Speaker: Jandel-Allen Davis, M.D. Pres. & CEO of Craig Hospital. “Building Your Legacy. Building Generations.” BestChamber.com/WIBC to RSVP.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORY CARE: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
FRI., AUG. 22, 10:30 a.m. – noon at Koelbel Library. For adults & care partners, Free event planned for people with memory loss and their loved ones & caregivers. Entertainment: Dance class from Colo. Ballet.
HOPS, GRAPES & GOURMET BITES SUMMERFEST
AUGUST 23, 5-8 p.m. Curtis Park in Greenwood Village. Enjoy a gourmet entree from award-winning chef Jimmy Lambatos of Jimmy’s Jersey Street Cafe. Live music, local food & drinks, games for kids. Annual All Colorado Art Show at the Curtis Center for the Arts & free outdoor movie hosted by the City of Greenwood Village. A Fundraiser for Rotary Denver Southeast.
WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS “THE ART OF HOPE.”
SAT., SEPT 6, 6 p.m. at the Vehicle Vault – museum of rare, historic, and exotic vehicles from around the world. Featuring the art & stories of Arturo Garcia and Topher Straus 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker. Proceeds to fund pancreatic cancer research at the University. of Colo. Cancer Center.
A PRECIOUS CHILD SPEAKEASY GALA
SEPT. 6, 6-11 p.m., Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver. Black Tie optional or cocktail attire. Secure your tickets at bit.ly/APCGala2025 Presented by SERVPRO Cleaning. Restoration. Construction. 303-495-2816
NEXT-GEN BRIDGE- FREE INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
SUN., SEPT. 7, 5-7 p.m. Denver Metro Bridge Studio, 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Suite #135, Denver. Free pizza, snacks & prizes. RSVP dmbsquickbridge@gmail.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
ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES PRESENTS ‘SOUTHERN NOIR” WITH N.Y. TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, S. A. COSBY
Hear about his latest novel, “King of Ashes,” a Southern crime epic inspired by “The Godfather. Free refreshments. RSVP: arapahoelibraries.org/events. THURS., SEPT 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial.
BUBBLES & BRUSHES
SEPT. 18, 6-9 p.m. Cherry Hills village Art Commission hosts creative fundraiser at City Hall, 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Drinks, light bites, painting supplies & brushes. Cost $100 for 21 years & older. RSVP: www.cherryhillsvillage.com/art
BLUE JEAN BASH
SEPT. 18, Seawell Ballroom, DCPA, 1350 Arapahoe St., Denver. RSVP: val@clothestokidsdenver.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.
BUSINESS NEWS:
SUMMER PARTIES? BOOK TODAY
Rocky Mountain Valet. Visit www.ROCKYMTNVALET.COM
KIMPTON CLARET HOTEL
Host your next special event at The Kimpton Claret. www.clarethotel.com
OWN YOUR STORAGE OR FLEX WAREHOUSE SPACE
Visit MYDREAMSTORAGECO.COM
TED’S CLOTHIERS ANNIVERSARY SALE
JULY 25-AUGUST 16. Everything in the store will be marked 20-50% off in honor of 50 years in business.
“BLACK BASEBALL’S HEYDAY” Capturing an Era in Art and Words, Written by Villager author Denny Dressman and Art by Anthony High. Pre-Order Now! https://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Black-Baseballs-Heyday/
PARKSIDE VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
14501 E. Crestline Drive, Aurora. Lunch is on us – schedule your tour today. 720-315-7778 or visit ParksideVillageRetirement.com
WHAT’S NEW?
BECK RECREATION CENTER IN AURORA IS CLOSING AFTER 50 YEARS ON JULY 31.
Memberships are transferable to the other four recreation centers. AuroraGov.org/BeckCenter
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.
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:
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.