BUTTERFLIES AT CHATFIELD FARMS
NOW-SEPT. 2 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. DAILY.
Habitat is home to hundreds of native butterflies such as swallowtails, monarchs, mourning cloaks & painted ladies. Butterflies at Chatfield Farms is a joint venture between Butterfly Pavilion and Dener Botanic Gardens, Included with admission.
CUTTING HORSE WEEKEND EVENT AT WIENS RANCH IvN SEDALIA
AUGUST 31-SEPT. 1 Attend an exciting weekend at Wiens Ranch, where the NCHA Cutting Competition will be hosted. A FREE event. Watch some of the best cutting horses in the country compete. Don’t miss the special Burger Dinner on Sat., Aug. 31, featuring WR Premium Beef raised on the ranch. Family-friendly activities, great food, and a chance to experience the thrill of cutting in the beautiful Colorado foothills. The whole family is invited for a weekend of fun and excitement! For more info: Visit www.wiensranch.com
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE ORCAS EXHIBITION
Runs now until Sept. 2.
CRADLING HEARTS CELEBRATION – COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE
SEPT. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Honoring area Neonatal ICU nurses. An evening of drinks, food and heartfelt celebration. Tickets: 303-839-6782. Proceeds to benefit Rock Mountain Children’s Health Foundation.
WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS EVENING OF HOPE
SEPT. 6, Presenting Miss America- Madison Marsh at Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport. Benefiting CU Cancer Center. Tickets: www.wingsofhopecr.org
35TH ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP POWWOW
SAT. SEPT. 7 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free day at Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave., Pkwy. Non-profits offer fry bread & Indian tacos and vendors will showcase jewelry, art, crafts, clothing, and more. 11:00 a.m. all dancers perform together in the Sie Welcome Center and Sturm Grand Pavilion.
CHALK ARTWORK ON MAIN ST. LITTLETON
SEPT. 7. Local artists create chalk artwork, activities, live music, local shopping and dining.
REXRUN FOR PAWSITIVITY
SEPT. 7, 3rd annual 5K Trail Run/Walk hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Funds raised will purchase working K-9s, and their safety equipment and pay for their medical bills.
A Precious Child
Celebrate 16 years of transformative impact at their upcoming Sweet 16 Gala on Sept. 7. Hosted at Sheraton Denver Downtown. 9News Anchor, Kyle Clark will emcee. Register before August 24th to secure your spot at this black-tie optional affair. For more info and reservations: Events@APreciousChild.org or 720.850.5516. Visit: APreciousChild.org or bit.ly/Sweet16APC
RISING FROM THE RUBBLE: REFLECTIONS ON 9/11 AND THE NEED TO REMEMBER
WED., SEPT. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Join the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian Univ. for a conversation about what happened on that day in Sept. 2001 and how America’s response changed the lives of millions of Americans and others around the world. With backgrounds in military and intelligence, Dr. David Murphy and Dr. Tom Copeland will unpack 9/11, its aftermath, and the need to remember. To register for this FREE event call 303-963-3157 or centennial@ccu.edu A flag memorial will also be displayed on the main CCU campus from Sept. 7-12. This memorial honors the 2,977 lives lost at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and on flights 11, 175, 77, and 93.
CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN GENERAL MEEETING
TUE., SEPT. 10 11:00 a.m. TOPIC: Oil & Gas Crisis? Should We Be Worried? SPEAKERS: Steve Strung, Pres./CEO of Bayswater E&P & Dan Haley, President & CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. A reservation made is a reservation paid. RSVP: www.cherrycreekrepublicanwomen.org Questions? Call Marcia Sass 303-475-9148. DoubleTree by Hilton, DTC, 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Parking free for CCRW. Enter on the West side, lower level. Cost: $36.
BOILING WATER BATH CANNING CLASS
SEPT. 11, 6-8 p.m. Food Preservation Training. Can Apple Pie Filling. Cost $30. To register: Scan QR code on page 3 of this weeks Villager.
ACSK TRAIL RUN
SEPT. 12, 6-8 p.m. along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail in Centennial. Registration includes a t-shirt, dinner, craft beer or sports drink, and live music at the finish line. Walkers & all ages welcome. Funds support trail maintenance and Arapahoe County open spaces. Register at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/SKtrailrun
AN EVENING TO BENEFIT QUINCY FARM BARN PARTY AT THE VILLAGE CLUB
SEPT. 13, 6-9:30 pm. Dress up in your best country-chic attire. Bluegrass, cocktails, barbecue, silent auction.
19TH ANNUAL TAPS-COLORADO CELEBRITY CLASSIC-SUPPORTING COLORADO SURVIVORS
SAT., SEPT 14, 5:30 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies, Denver. Honor our fallen military service members and pay tribute to the loved ones they left behind. TAPS LEGACY AWARD presented to Pete Coors. Entertainment by The Jay Silence Band and Bill Bower, Guitarist extraordinaire. Emcee, Michael Spencer, CBS News Colorado; Catering by Epicurean & the Coors Cowboys; Live & Silent Auctions. Attire: Country Casual. To purchase tickets: TAPS.org/Colorado
CENTENNIAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL
SAT., SEPT. 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Streets at SouthGlenn (6851 S. Vine St., Centennial). Chalk art, lie music, family activities, local vendors.
5TH ANNUAL ART ON THE GREEN
SEPT. 14 & 15. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Curtis Park, 2323 E. Orchard Road. 90+ local artists, live music, food trucks. Free to attend. InVINtions Winery & Down Hill Brewery to serve beer & wine selections. Local bands. Sponsored by TING.
THE COLORADO AUTHORS’ HALL OF FAME
MON., SEPT. 16. Honoring Five $2,000 scholarships to aspiring Colorado Authors To-Be plus participation in an extensive 12-month mentorship to support their success as an author, valued at $15,000. HallChair Mara Purl will emcee the celebration event. Vanessa Gomez and Chris Veasey, recipients of 2022 will give a short presentation of their authoring success. Cost: $80 or $75 each if more than one luncheon event ticket is bought.. Tickets: www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org The event was founded by The Book Shepherd – Judith Briles, local author.
4TH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS ILLUMINATES HUDSON GARDENS
SEPT. 20-NOV. 2. More than 7,000 pumpkins on select nights. Walk through a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, can-carved pumpkins. For a unique optical experience, 3-D glasses are available for purchase. Food trucks, S’mores stations, drink stations. Tickets: magicofthejackolanters.com beginning on Wed., August 28.
TESOR0 CULTURAL CENTER 22ND ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS AT THE FORT
SEPT. 21 & 22. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily on the grounds of Colorado’s iconic restaurant, The Fort. Authentic Rendezvous Encampments, Ceremonial Dance Demonstrations, Hands-On activities and Award-Winning Artists. Tickets online or day day of at the door. Free parking with concessions provided onside by The Fort. New this year on Sat. morning is an art preview and award ceremony that will include a continental breakfast from 9-10 a.m. with a $20 ticket. Purchase award-winning art before the show opens. More info: Call 303-839-1761.
CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING
SEPT. 21-22 for the 86th Annual Board of Directors Meeting & Fall Convention at the Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs, CO. SEPT. 21 registration 8-10 a.m. Bring your own tote bag to be voted on and win a prize. SEPT. 20 Executive Committee Meeting & Welcome Reception 5:30-7 p.m. in the Veranda Room. Host Clubs: Garfield County Republican Women & Centennial Republican Women. Early Bird registration must be postmarked by Sept. 8. Checks payable to CFRW, Jacque Stafford, Reservations Chairman, 1174 22 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81505.
MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA – QUEEN’S TEA
SUN., SEPT. 22, 2-5 p.m. at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, Antero Ballroom. It will be a fun afternoon of sipping tea & tasting the delights of an assortment finger sandwiches, canapés, appetizers, and desserts. You will be entertained by the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Queen 2024 Andrea Kehmeier and club members including the dance group, The Bella Donna’s! Bring your girlfriends and have an afternoon of fun. Silent auction and Live auction? This is an annual fundraiser. Tickets: contact Cindy Oberdier at 720-217-3560.
A LIVE DEBATE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN: ALEXANDER HAMILTON VS THOMAS JEFFERON
SEPT. 25. Doors open at 6:30 for general admission, program at 7-8:30. Sponsorships available. See registration page for details. Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village. Constituting America, a nonpartisan, educational foundation, founded in 2010 is hosting this program from the American Historical Theatre for a one night only live debate. A not to miss event for the whole family! A live historical debate between our amazing Founding Fathers. An education about the U.S. Constitution and our nation’s founding principles. Tickets to Register: us.constitutingamerica.org/HamiltonJefferson Questions: Jill@constitutingamerica.org or call 72-427-0148.
THE COLO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE CCBA 2024 CONFERENCE
SEPT. 27, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Mutuality of Business Working Together for Christ.” Speakers: Wil Armstrong, Tamra Andress, Paul Cuny. Conference Emcee, Parker Samelson. Sign up: 303-335-4217 for the conference at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver.
2024 COLORADO UPLIFT GUILD ANNUAL LUNCHEON
SEPT. 27, 10-11 a.m. Shop, sip & silent auction. 11-1 p.m: Lunch & Program. Columbine Country Club. Interested in attending? Call 720-982-3460 or uplifftguildvp@gmail.com.
BUTTERFLY BALL COLORADO IS COLORADO’S BIGGEST NIGHT FOR CONSERVATION
SAT., SEPT. 28. 6 p.m. Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. Butterfly inspired formal attire. Enjoy a magical stroll through the Monarch Menagerie filled with 400 live monarch butterflies, a champagne welcome, cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, live entertainment and fashion show, and silent and live auctions. See how Butterfly Pavilion embraces the principles of People. Planet. Promise. Will showcase how we conduct global conservation projects with an equity lens in Tanzania, Mongolia, Sumatra and many other locations around the globe. For info: Alex Peterson, 720-531-9362. or peterson@butterflies.org or www.butterflies.org
RODEO ALL-STAR MUTTON BUSTIN COMPETITION OCT. 4 & 5
National Western Complex. For children 5-7 and under 55 pounds. Open to 900 kids. Visit rodeoallstar.com
MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO 41ST TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA
SAT., OCT. 12, Grand Hyatt-Denver 6 p.m. Tickets aperales@menetalhealthcoloado.org
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – 50 YEAR CLUB CELEBRATION
FRI., OCT. 25, 10:30 a.m. pre-reception; 11:45-1 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Program, Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins. The class of ’74 will be inducted into the 50 Year Club. Award Winners: Career Achievement Award: Dr. Vijay Singh, ’74 and Public Service Award: Susan Campbell ’73. Registration: 800-286-2586.
COLORADO BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE VIEW FROM THE TOP: INNOVATION IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY.
OCT. 23, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature an Science. Featured Speakers: Bryan Leach, Founder & CEO, Ibotta; Ron Lopez, Pres., Astroscale U.S. Inc. and Anne Noonan, Pres. & CEO, Summit Materials. This event unites CEOs from America’s largest and most innovative companies to tackle the theme of “Innovation in the Face of Uncertainty.” Leaders from aerospace, consumer technology, and construction materials will share how they drive technological advancements, boost operational efficiencies, and foster resilience amidst rapid change. Tickets: events@cobrt.com Colorado Business Roundtable is located at 62925 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100 in Greenwood Village.
SOUTH SUBURBAN GOLF COURSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial. Five leagues have joined together to raise funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” this month. Nourish delivered more than 200,000 meals and groceries in 2023 to those in need. Concerts and karaoke nights throughout the year. Info: 303-70-5500.
CLUBS: 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.
GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW
NOV. 16, 5 p.m. Zaya Biel honored as Global Ambassador and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee, Sofia Sanchez. Questions: 303-321-6277. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
WHAT’S NEW?
Arapahoe County calling for people to serve on the Justice Coordinating Committee. To apply, visit arapahoeco.gov/getinvolved