ARAPAHOE COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED SEPT. 5
In observance of the Labor Day holiday.
GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FARWELL/WELCOME PARTY
SEPT. 6, 5-7 p.m. Farewell for David Carroll, Executive Director of the Chamber. Also a welcome to Lindsey Runyan into the interim position. Meet at Western Sky Bar & Taproom, 4361 S Broadway, Englewood. RSVP.
FREE VIRTUAL CLASS ABOUT BEANS
SEPT. 6. Join CSU Extension-Arapahoe County to learn all about beans. Learn how to cook with beans. To register: Visit page 3 of Sept. 1 Villager to scan the QR Code.
USED BOOK SALE AT KOELBEL LIBRARY
SEPT. 8-12. 5955 S Holly St., Centennial. Bag Day – Sunday, Sept. 11, 12-4 p.m. Fill a bag for $8. Check hours on page 17 of the Sept. 1 Villager.
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. Speakers: Christine Kahane, Candice Kingston, Michelle Fournier and Marilyn Manning. Register at BestChamber.com/WIBC
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY CONCERTS AT CHERRY CREEK LAKE
Denver’s only waterfront event center. The two-level Lake House hosts weddings and corporate events inside, on the outside deck and on the sand. A nautically themed bar-“The Pub” offers a full bar with seating beneath a shaded deck overlooking the lake. Open Tuesdays-Sunday. SEPT. 9, Live Your Lyrics – A Musical gathering to promote Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Info and tickets online for concerts through Sept. 9 at www.pbcherrycreek.com/pb-events. Also equipment rentals.
“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
17MILE HOUSE FARM PARK OPEN HOUSE
SEPT. 10. Learn about gardening with Colorado native plants from CSU Extension Master\Gardeners. Guided walk around the farm at 10 a.m. to identify plants such as sage & heritage roses. Make your own lavender sachet. Sign up at arapahoegov.com/17milehouse
1840 RENDEZVOUS & SPANISH COLONIAL ART MARKET
SEPT. 10 & 11. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Commemorating the historic & cultural histories of the Bent’s Fort era. Mountain Man Rendezvous alongside a Spanish Colonial Art Market. Activities for all ages. The Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison, CO. Info: 303-839-1671.
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.
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
SEPT. 13 5-7 p.m. with Project Cure, with international headquarters in the Denver Tech Center. Pack Kits for Kids, tour the warehouse, hear about Ukraine relief efforts. Register: help@bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY 5K RACE
SEPT. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. A timed race beginning at Tagawa Gardens and running along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Walkers welcome. Funds support trail maintenance & Arapahoe County Open Spaces. BBQ dinner and live bluegrass at the finish line. Location: 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial. Registration Fee: $25 online, $30 onsite. Details at rapahoecountyeventcenter.com/5ktrailseries.
COLORADO AUTHOR’S HALL OF FAME
SEPT. 16, noon to 2 p.m. at Denver Univ. in the Tuscany Ballroom. Award Winning and Bestselling Autor Patricia Rayon will speak at the first Aspiring Author Scholarship Awards ceremony. Five aspiring authors to receive $2,000 scholarships. Tickets: https://colorado authorshlloffame.org/events.html Nominations for authors to be inducted at www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org
CENTENNIAL INSTITUTE CONSTITUTION DAY BREAKFAST
SEPT 16, 8-9:30 a.m. Anschutz Great Hall-Colorado Christian Univ., 8787 W Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Commemorate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Cost is $25 per ticket. Breakfast buffet and a lecture from John Malcolm, V.P. of the Institute for Constitutional Govt. and Dir. of the Meese Center at The Heritage Foundation. RSVP required.
SHILOH HOUSE BOOTS & BOWTIES
SEPT. 17, 5-8:30 p.m. 2022 Gala in Castle Rock. Premier fundraiser to serve youth & families impacted by drama, abuse, family crisis and neglect. Info: Adam Robe. arobe@shilohouse.net
ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & FIREARMS PARTY
SEPT. 17, 7:30 a.m. – breakfast; 8:15 a.m. Safety Instruction 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start; 11:30 .m. lunch, keynote, live auction, cocktails & cigars. Sponsored by Independence Institute. Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E County Road 30, Bennett, CO. RSVP: Mary Goodley at maryg@i2i.org
ART ON THE GREEN ART FAIR!
SEPT. 17-18 FROM 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join the Curtis Center for the Arts and the City of Greenwood Village for the annual All-Colorado art fair. Purchase artwork from over 80 artists, listen to live music, food from local food trucks.
CENTRAL CITY OPERA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
SEPT. 23-25. Artists will be painting the Colo. scenery & historian landscape surrounding the Opera House and Central City from sunrise to sunset. Concerts in the Central City Opera Foundry, tour historic buildings, visit the KidZone to contribute to an opera-themed mural. Paintings available for purchase. Info: centralcitypleinair.org
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKING LOT
SEPT. 24, 1 p.m. Curtis Center for the Arts Parking Lot, 2349 E. Orchard. Production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” The cast are professional actors from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Bring your lawn chair.
COLORADO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE
“Take Delight in the Lord.” SEPT. 30. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Infinity Park Event Center, Glendale. Keynote Speaker: James Barthel, MBA, Founder & former CE O of Metals Treat meant LLC, a National Company. Info: ccballiance.org
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.
WHAT’S NEW?
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