CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT is Celebrating 75TH ANNIVERSARY
IN 1950 SCSD formed eight schools, eight principals, three buses, 43 teachers, and 1,253 students. Today there are 53,000 students.
UPCOMING CLASSES AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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
LITTLETON BUSINESS CHAMBER RESTAURANT WEEK
SEPT. 5-14. Visit the Littleton Business Chamber home page www.littletonbusinesschamber.org or Restaurant-LittletonBusinessChamber. Each restaurant creates their own specials.
CURTIS ARTS SOLO EXHIBITION
SEPT. 6-NOV. 1. Exhibit by Jo Stealeyl at 2359 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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
USED BOOK SALE AT KOELBEL LIBRARY
SEPT. 11-14, 5955 S. Holly St.
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
ART ON THE GREEN
SEPT. 13-14. FREE all-Colorado art fair featuring dozens of artist booths, food trucks, live music and more. Curtis Arts Center. artonthegreencolorado.com
BUILD UP AURORA SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED THRU SEPT. 30
Address the critical capital projects to maintain existing city infracture. Chat with reps at the Town Center at Aurora’s 50th Anniversary “Mallapalooza” celebration Sept. 13 & 14. Take the 5-minute survey at EngageAurora.org/BuildUpAurora
DENVER GOP MEET & GREET HAPPY HOUR
TUE., SEPT. 16, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6-7 p.m. Happy Hour. Dinner off the menu. Blackbird Public House, 305 S. Downing Street.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL FORUM
SEPT. 18, doors open 5:30 p.m. forum 6:00 p.m. Planned by The Villager newspaper and The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas counties. At Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain in Greenwood Village, 6500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Free parking. Five incumbents and seven new candidates are running for city council.
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
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
ARAPAHOE LIBRARY TO HOST CRIME AUTHOR S.A. CROSBY
THURS., SEPT. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Crosby is a New York Times bestselling writer. Embassy Suites DTC (10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial.) Free event. Light refreshments with books available for purchase. RSVP: arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-542-7279.
BLUE JEAN BASH
SEPT. 18, Seawell Ballroom, DCPA, 1350 Arapahoe St., Denver. RSVP: val@clothestokidsdenver.org
COTTAGE FOOD SAFETY
SEPT. 19, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a cottage food business from home. Register: bit.lyCSUCottageFoods
60 MINUTES IN SPACE
WED., SEPT. 24, 7 p.m. Free event. First come, first-served basis. Explore breaking space news by Dr. Ka Chun Yu, DMNS Curator Space Sciences. Enter thru West Museum entrance.
Denver Ballet Guild Fall Membership Cocktail Event
On Wednesday, September 24, from 6:00-8:30PM, the Denver Ballet Guild will host its 2ND annual Membership Cocktail Reception at the Space Gallery. This year the DBG will feature a captivating dance performance by Boulder Ballet, along with small bites, cocktails and DJ Freyja to set the mood. Gather with friends and fellow arts lovers for an inspired evening in the Art District on Santa Fe. Register: denverballetguild.org
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER WORKFORCE INNOVATION SUMMIT
WED., SEPT. 24, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Arapahoe Community College – Summit room. Keynote Speakers: Kate Wilkins, State Demographer and Rachel Rose, Senior Manager of Strategy and Analytics, OEDIT. Tickets: 303-795-0142. or info@bestchamber.com
NAME CHANGE OF BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF COLORADO TO HOPE IGNITES COLORADO
THURS., SEPT. 25, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free Hope Breakfast. Theme: Expand Hope Ignite Dreams. Learn about the program. Cherry Hills Country Club – 4125 S. University. Blvd., Cherry Hills Village. RSVP: angela.hager@hopeignites.org
NINTH ANNUAL LATIN BEATS HIGHLIGHTS AFO-MEXICAN HERITAGE
THURS., SEPT. 25, Free concert 7 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall. Presented by the Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony. Pre-concert lobby performances by El Sistenia Colorado. Free tickets beginning Sept. 11 at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office. M-F 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and East., 12-5 p.m. First come, first-served.
HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HOPE
SAT., SEPT. 27. Lawn Party, 3:30 p.m. with free food trucks, live music, fun activities. Celebration & Program 5:30 p.m. SUN. SEPT. 28, 10 a.m. Worship & Fellowship, 5101 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village.
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.
4-H EXTRAVAZANZA
SAT., SEPT. 27, 10a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 17 Mile House Farm Park. Free event. Register: arapahoeco.gov/17milehouse
COLORADO BALLET OPENS 65TH SEASON
OCT. 3-12 with Cult Favorite Dracula at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Tickets: ColoradoBallet.org/Dracula
COMMUNITY TREE RECYCLE DAY
OCT. 4 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Willow Spring Service Center. Off-loading is self-service, no commercial loads, U-Haul Loads, leaves, grasses, pine needles, fence post or root balls will be accepted. Questions? Lisa Howell at 1howell@ssprd.org Sponsored by South Suburban Parks & Recreation.
LITTLETON MAYORAL/CITY COUNCIL FORUM
THURS., OCT. 9, 5 p.m. in the large meeting room in Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datora St., Littleton. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Arapahoe & Douglas Counties.
CSU 50 YEAR CLUB AWARDS LUNCHEON
FRI., OCT. 17, 10:30 a.m., Pre-Reception; 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon and Awards program. Hilton Ft. Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd. Class of 1975 to be inducted. RSVP: 800-286-2586. SAT., OCT. 18. Homecoming game – CSU Rams vs. Univ. of Hawaii, 5 p.m.
GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW
SAT., OCT. 18, 5 p.m. at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Tickets: 303-321-6277 or development@globaldownsyndromeorg
TREAT STREET
OCT. 18 & 19 – Call for Venders & Community Partners, Event Center, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Park. Arapahoeco.gov
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA ANNAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCT. 25, 1-3 p.m., 16965 Pine Lane, Suite 120, Parker. Costumes encouraged. RSVP Victoria_Raphael@ad4children.org
EASTER SEALS COLORADO ANNUAL GALA
“MONTE CARLO NIGHTS” SAT., OCT. 25, 6 p.m. at Ameristar Black Hawk. Honorees: Ameristar Casino & David & Wendy Dennis family. Cocktail attire. RSPV: 303-233-1666.
CLUB 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?
“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/
WHAT’S NEW? – COLORADO LEGISLATORS HELD A SPECIAL SESSION TO PLUG $800 MILLION BUDGET DEFICIT
On the 33 measures, only one received bipartisan sponsorship – a proposal to divert $264,000 in general funds from the state’s wolf reintroduction program to now help cover subsidies for health insurance purchased by individuals thru the state’s help insurance exchange.
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