ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS
SEPT. 14. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy a movie under the stars. Sept. 7 – “Back to the Future” and Sept. 14, “Maverick.” Pre-movie activities, giveaways, and life entertainment. Screenings in partnership with Arapahoe Libraries Tickets are $5 online/ $7 at the door. 2 & under free. Tickets at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/picturesontheplains
LITTLETON FIRST RESTAURANT WEEK
SEPT. 8-17. Sponsored by Littleton Business Chamber. Restaurants will offer special menus, discounts or fun extras over 10 days. Visit www.littletonbusinesschamber.org Look for their advertisement on page 8 of the 8/31 Villager.
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO DRINK FOR PINK CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
SEPT. 9-16. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 16 teams double elimination. First Place wins a Custom Colorado Joe’s Cornhole Set! 2 players per team. $80 per team. Luchador food truck. All entry fees supports Drink for Pink, a 501(c)3 organization in partnership with local researchers from Anschutz and the Cancer League of Colorado. Participants must be 21 or older. Sign up at HTTPS://DFPCORNHole. Eventbrite.com Event at Lone Tree Brewing Company, Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree.
TESORO CULTURAL CENTER RENDEZVOUS AT THE FORT
SEPT. 16-17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Ceremonial dances, singing, Spanish Colonial artists and much more. AtThe Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison, cO. Info: 303-839-1671 or visit www.TesoroCulturalCenter.org Admission $10, children 7-12 $5, 6 and under free.
ART ON THE GREEN ALL-COLORADO ART FAIR
SEPT. 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Curtis Center for the Arts and the City of Greenwood Village. Featuring dozens of artist booths, food trucks, live music and more at Greenwood Village’s Curtis Park. Info: www.aretonthegreencolorado.com
ARAPAHOE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB GRAND OL’ FAMILY PICNIC
SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 5:30-8 p.m. Epic playground for kids, meet the 2023 candidates. Catered by the Famous GQUE BBQ. Prizes, Live dessert auction. EMCEE: Jimmy Sengenberger. Centennial Center Parek, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. (South side of the Park.) Register: www.arapahoerepublicans.org. Questions: Lynne 303-550-5115.
CITY OF AURORA WARD VI TOWN HALL MEETING
SEPT. 20, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club. Hosted by Council Member Franchise Bergan. Info: Call 303-739-7015 or visit AuroraGov.org/TownMeetings
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HEROES GALA
THURS., SEPT. 21 Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Sponsored by Sterling Ranch. Like music, demonstrations, artisan cocktails on the patio of the red barn, special Hero honors. “Light Up the Night Heroes Celebration.” To raise awareness & support to D.C. first responders, Armed Forces members, veterans & nonprofit organizations. Info: https://www.dccdf.org/events/2023heroes-gala.html
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HEROES GALA
SEPT. 21. Event to raise awareness and support to Douglas County first responders, Armed Forces members, veterans and the nonprofit partner organizations that support them. Sterling Ranch Development Company is the presenting sponsor. Event at the historic Denver Botanic gardens Chatfield Farms (8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. Info: https://www.dccf.org/events/2023-heroes- gala.html. Tickets 720-733-2656
CENTRAL CITY OPERA FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
SEPT. 24, 2:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall Young Artists Orchestra in collaboration with Central City Opera & Performing Arts Academy. Tickets: colorado symphony.org or call 303-623-7876.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN 2024 BUDGET
SEPT. 27, OCT. 4 Provide input on projects and priorities. Meetings to be held in the Board Room at the Sports Complex (4810 E. County Line Rd., Littleton. Info: Call 303-798-5131. Mon.-Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS ONE BOOK ONE LITTLETON AUTHOR RECEPTION & KEYNOTE WITH ROBERT JUSTICE
SEPT. 29. Members read the same book and engage with the author. Tickets to the keynote and book signing are free. Tickets to the catered reception are $20. Tickets: BemisLibrary.org/OneBook.
AUTISM SPEAKS INVITES COLORADO TO WALK 2023
SEPT. 30 at Infinity Park, 950 Birch St., Glendale. Info: autism speaks.org/walk
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE POLICE FOUNDATION CAR SHOW & SILENT AUCTION
SEPT. 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fundraiser at Cherry Hills Village City Hall- 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Unique cars on display. Winning Categories are: Best of Show, Best Antique, People’s Choice and Most Likely to be Pulled Over. Registration form and $50. display fee due by Sept. 15. New exciting Silent Auction this year! Live entertainment and refreshment vendor. No admission cost for spectators. Info: Mark Griffin 303-324-0965 or markgriffin@msn.com
UPLIFT GOLF TOURNAMENT
OCT. 2 at Cherry Creek Country Club. Get the scoop: coloradouplift.org/golf
RODEO ALL STAR RODEO COMPETITION
OCT. 6-7. NEW Denver dates. Three rodeo competitions and a Friday night All-Star Concert.. Also the RAS Mutton Bustin’’ Sheep Stampede. Registration open. Tickets: rodeoallstar.com
PARIS STREET MARKET
OCT. 7 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Open-Air, Vintage, Boutique, Artisan.
UPLIFT GUILD FASHION SHOW & MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
OCT. 20 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Columbine Country Club. Fashion show sponsored by local boutiques. Proceeds support students and staff by sponsoring new vans, hygiene products for kids in need, and more. Shop with local vendors. RSVP: Nicole at nwirwtz@coloradouplift.org
SPINA BIFIDA FALL FESTIVAL
OCT. 21,11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food, music, games, crafts & demos. The event is free but pre-registration is required at https://form.jotform.com 232486099729169. Main sponsor: Rotary Club of Aurora. At Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock.
CITY OF CENTENNIAL SIP IN CENTENNIAL
OCT. 21, 1-5 p.m. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Combining Brew-N-Que and Whiskey Warmer – beer & liquor tastings, food trucks, yard games and live entertainment. Free to attend and open to all ages.
MENTAL HEALTH COLO. 40TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA
SAT., OCT. 28, 5:30 p.m. Formal attire. Denver Center for the Performing Arts Seawell Ballroom, 1350 Arap. St., Den. Email: ashaw@mentalhealthcolorado.org
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DIRECTORS ELECTION
NOV. 7, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms in Director Districts A, B & C for CCSD No. 5. Eligible electors must reside in each District respectively for at least 12 months preceding the election.
WHAT’S NEW?
Former Colorado first lady Beatrice Miller Romer died Sunday, Sept. 10 at the age of 93. She was married for 70 years to her husband, former Gov. Roy Romer. Mon., Aug. 28 around noon. Info: Contact Englewood Police Dept.