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
DENVER REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING
SEPT. 23, 9 a.m.-Noon. Donuts & coffee provided Independence Institute, 727 E. 16th Ave., Denver. A call effort for NO on Prop HH. RSVP: denver republican women@gmail.com
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: coloradosymphony.org or call 303-623-7876.
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 MEETING
SEPT. 26, 6-8 p.m. with Robyn Carnes and Candace Moon. Meet at the Centennial YMCA Center of Generations, 6972 S. Vine St., Suite 366, Centennial. Update from Xcel Energy and Ting update on progress in Dist. 1, among other topics.
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
INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE SEMINAR “SPEAKING UP AND SPEAKING OUT!”
SAT., OCT. 7 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Cost: $10. Koelbel Library, 5955 So. Holly St., Centennial, Meeting Room B. 2 1/2 hour seminar facilitated by Kathleen Chandler and Sheri Tuffield. Learn how to Speak out in the name of Liberty! Info: Kathleen@i2i.org
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.
TESORO CULTURAL CENTER FREE LECTURE
OCT. 14, 4 p.m. Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy. “The Widowed Ones-Beyond Little Big Horn by Chris Ends. OCT. 15, 1:30 p.m. at Goodson Rec Ctr., 6315 So. Univ. Blvd., Centennial.
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.