CONGRESSMAN CROW, SENATOR BENNETT TO HOLD TOWN HALL
AUG. 21, 7-8 p.m., Smoky Hill High School, 16100 E. Smoky Hill Rd.
DEPOT ART GALLERY 63RD ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Gallery hours 11-4 pm. Tue., thru Sunday, Show ends SEPT 8. 60 Professional Artists from the Denver area. Gallery located at 2069 W. Powers, Littleton. Admission free. Ample parking. www.depotartgallery.org
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY STARtING THIS WEEK
IN 1950 SCSD formed eight schools, eight principals, three buses, 43 teachers, and 1,253 students. Today there are 53,000 students.
PARADE OF HOMES
AUG. 7-24. Open Thursday -Sunday Noon- 5 p.m. Free, self-guided tours. From townhouses to 67 custom homes across Metro Denver. ParadeOfHomesDenver.com/Parade-Of Homes-Map
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.
UPCOMING CLASSES AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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
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.
ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD BLOCK PARTY
AUG. 23, 4-10 p.m. Greater SOBO Lounge, 3400 Block of S. Broadway. Info: lindsey@my englewoodchamber.org
MAMA MIA! MOVIE -MOVIE IN THE PARK
SAT., AUG. 23, 8 p.m., Curtis Park, 2323 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Free Admission & free popcorn.
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.
14TH ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL
SUN., AUG. 24, 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Artwork valued worth thousands of dollars will be priced at $150 (or less) from 165 renowned artists. Tickets $12 & kids 12 & under free.
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 6-8 p.m. at YMCA Center of Generations, 6972 S. Vine St., #366 in Centennial with Robyn Carnes and Amy Tharp. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office will speak about community camera watches and the Blue Envelope Project, followed by Q & A.
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
AUGUST 31. Visit overdoseday.com A global event for awareness and to reduce the stigma of a drug-related death.
CANCER LEAGUE “OVER THE EDGE 2025”
SEPT. 4-6 – hosted by Kimpton Claret Hotel at Belleview Station. Repel down the South side of the Hotel raising money for cancer research and patient care. Participants need to raise a minimum of $1,000 in pledges to participate. Sept. 4, 3-7 p.m.; Sept. 5, 8-5 p.m. Sept. 6 8-1 p.m. Cancer League will host a party Sept. 5 for rappellers, donors and friends at the Hotel from 6-9 p.m. Info: https://www.denverovetheedge.com
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.
COLORADO AUTHORS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION GALA DINNER
SEPT. 6, 5:30 p.m. – ?. Celebrate 13 authors, including Rebecca Yarros, Jim Butcher and Oscar Sladek. Founded by Dr. Judith Briles, author of 48 books and honored with 56 book awards. Limited tickets: coloradoauthorshalloffame.org or call 303-885-2207.
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 303-466-4272. Presented by SERVPRO Cleaning. Restoration. Construction.
CSU AG DAY BBQ
SAT., SEPT. 6, CSU campus, Fort Collins. 1 p.m. BBQ at Intramural Field and 5 p.m. Football Kickoff. Tickets 800-491-7267.
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
ARAPAHOE COUNTY FREE CLASS “PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED”
SEPT. 7, 4-5 p.m. with Master Gardeners Jessie Asimus & Elaine Davis at Cheyenne-Arapahoe Park Community Garden. https:/bit.ly/CSU-PGB
BECOME A VERIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
MON., SEPT. 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, Denver. Free event. Presented by nationally recognized firearms law experts. Presented by Colorado State Shooting Assn. RSVP: 855-379-8994.
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
CENTENNIAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL
SAT., SEPT. 13, 10 am. – 4 p.m. at the Streets of SouthGlenn. 100 talented artists transform the payment into stunning chalk art masterpieces. New: Children’s Entrepreneur Market featuring over 40 booths from youth ages 5-17 selling their unique creations. Outdoor music concert 2-3:30 p.m. Free Pancake Breakfast 10 a.m. – Noon.
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN MOO & PAINT PARTY
SAT., SEPT. 13, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 16965 Pine Lane, Suite 120, Parker. Step-by-step instruction and all supplies furnished. RSVP: Georgia Reiss at georgia_reiss@adv4 children.org
PEPPER ‘EM WITH LOVE GALA BENEFITING PEPPER’S SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
SEPT. 18, 6 p.m. at Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Enjoy hors’ doeuvres & cocktails, silent & live auctions, an engaging program and a special performance by Wilson Phillips. Tickets, table, & sponsorships visit www.PSDS.ORG/EVENTS or email development@psds.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
TREAT STREET
OCT. 18 & 19 – Call for Venders & Community Partners, Event Center, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Park. Arapahoeco.gov
BLUE JEAN BASH
SEPT. 18, Seawell Ballroom, DCPA, 1350 Arapahoe St., Denver. RSVP: val@clothestokidsdenver.org
RED WAGON BALL TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS
SAT. SEPT. 27, 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave.,Denver. Dueling piano Road Show & Parker Performing Arts.
“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/
clubs news
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH
FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-759-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.
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.
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.
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.
WHAT’S NEW?
COLORADO DEMOCRATS TO HOLD 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY IN PUEBLO
MARCH 28, 2026 at the Memorial Hall.
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.
SEMION BARBERSHOP FOR ALL – MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN
5910 S. Univeristy Blvd., Greenwood Village. 720-531-3998.
THE EYEWEAR COLLECTION
Owner Aaron Mozes is a CCHS graduate. Comprehensive Eye Exams, Eyeglasses, Contacts. 5910 S. University. Blvd., Unit D4, Greenwood Village.
BKC KITCHEN & BATH
Free consultation & estimate. Visit showroom at 4151 S. Natches Ct., Englewood. 303-761-7477.
HEARING LIFE HAS 30 DAYS RISK-FREE TRIAL
5910 S. University. Blvd., Ste A-3, Greenwood Village. 720-362-3903.
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
PARKSIDE VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
14501 E. Crestline Drive, Aurora. Lunch is on us – schedule your tour today. 720-315-7778 or visit ParksideVillageRetirement.com