ARAPAHOE COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITIZEN REDISTRICTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Arapahoe County will re-draw boundaries for county commissioner districts in 2023. The County is seeking interested residents to serve on a Citizen Redistricting Advisory Committee to help draw proposed new district maps for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Visit arapahoegov.com/getinvolved
OPIOID TOWN HALL SEPT. 22
Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. Join the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners and members of the Region 9 Opioid Abatement Council as they discuss how the newly formed Council is addressing the opioid crisis in our area. Info: visit arapahoegov.com/townhall
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
WINGS OF HOPE 10TH ANNUAL EVENING OF HOPE
SEPT. 23. 6 p.m. Reception Buffet; 7 p.m. Live Auction presentation. With Brian Shul, SR-71 Pilot, describing flying a covert spy plane with rare photos & breath taking video. Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Tickets: Wingsofhopepcr.org or call 720-733-0491.
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.
CENTENNIAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL
SEPT. 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Streets of Southglenn, 6851 S. Vine St.
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
SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING AT PILATES PLUS
OCT. 4, 5-7 p.m. In the Streets of Southglenn. Food and beverage will be provided. RSVP: 303-795-0142.
MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS LIVE PERFORMANCE AT MARJORIE PARK
OCT. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble. Tickets: MOAONLINE.ORG Food truck available. 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Cir., Greenwood Village.
1ST ANNUAL UPSTANDER 5K RUN/WALK
OCT. 9, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at deKoevend Park, Centennial. Benefiting Bullying Recovery Resource Center. BRRC defends bullied children and helps rebuild lives through education and advocacy to defend children. Register: https:/runsignup.com/Race/CO/Littleton/BRRCUpstande5K
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.
JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 70TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENER
OCT. 16, 3 p.m. at Colorado School of Mines Green Center. MauriceCohn, candidate conductor, conducts Bartok. Tickets: jeffsymphony.org
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
OCT. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Police Dept. Police Dept. & Drug Enforcement Admin. will take expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. 2460 E. Quincy Ave. Service is free & anonymous.
HERITAGE EAGLE BEND ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR
NOV. 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission. 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy. (South of Arapahoe Rd.)
PROJECT OUR TOWN WEEKEND OF ACTION
NOV. 10-13. Weekend of community service projects benefitting those in need & supporting important causes and organizations. Benefiting 50+local nonprofit agencies. Volunteer registration opens Oct. 17. More info: projector town.org/sponsors or QR code in Sept. 8 Villager, page 20.
RUE de NOEL A PARIS STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET
NOV. 11 & 12. Indoors – Douglas County Events Center. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission. Visit aparisstreetmarket.com or call 303-877-9457.
WHAT’S NEW?
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Aurora is now CELEBRATION CHEVROLET under the leadership of Kent Bozarth. Located at 2001 S Havana Aurora. Delivery anywhere in Colorado. Visit www.celebrationchevrolet.com for information on this third generation led family automobile business.