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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

4/4 to 4/25—Star K Kids. Thursdays, 9:30 and 11am; kids 5 and under. Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Rd., Aurora. www.auroragov.org/nature

4/5 Thursday—Thursday Night Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace. Shop and sip the 1st Thursday of the month, 5-10pm. www.denverbazaar.com

4/7 Saturday—Moms Demand Action. This nonpartisan, grass roots organization was created to decrease gun violence in America. Learn what Moms are doing in legislation on the state and federal levels and how YOU can make a difference in this important cause. 12pm, Sam Gary Library. RSVP to http://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/10314/signup/?akid=&zip=

4/12 Thursday—Knitting Circle by the Fireplace. Bring your knitting or crochet project and join other crafters in conversation around the Sam Gary fireplace. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325, asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org Repeats 4/26. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/knitting-circle-13

4/21 Saturday—Spring Carnival Fundraiser Benefiting Women’s Homelessness Initiative at Park Hill UCC. 5-7:30pm. 2600 Leyden Street family-friendly games and activities, local vendors and silent auction. FREE, donations requested to benefit the safe shelter of women in the Denver community: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, ear plugs, feminine products, cough drops, coffee, tea and sugar. www.parkhillucc.org

5/1 Tuesday—Mom’s Night Out Productions Presents: An Evening with Heather Hunter, Internationally-recognized Psychic Medium. $8 from every ticket will be donated back to the school of each attendee’s choice. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moms-night-out-productions-presents-an-evening-with-heather-hunter-psychic-medium-tickets-42885932980. Stanley Marketplace. http://www.heathermhunter.com

5/4 Friday—An Evening with John Fielder/Benefit for Sand Creek Greenway. Book Sales. The CUBE, 8371 Northfield Blvd. Music by Aurora Symphony, book sales and signing, silent auction. 6pm. Tickets $25, call 303-468-3263 for ticket and event information. www.sandcreekgreenway.org

5/5 Saturday—Annual Carnival at Montview Community Preschool. 11am to 3pm. Live music, food trucks, train rides, magic shows, petting zoo, face painting. Advance tickets $8 at school office; $10 at event. Under 2 and over 65 free. 303-322-7296, 1980 Dahlia St.

CIVIC MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Future Use of Park Hill Golf Course Visioning Roundtable meetings in April. 4/10 Tuesday, Roundtable #2: An Equitable, Inclusive and Healthy Community. 4/24 Tuesday—Roundtable #3: Parks, Recreation and Open Space. 5/1 Tuesday—Roundtable #4: Community Amenities. 6pm-8pm. Clayton Early Learning Campus, Administration Building 3801 MLK Blvd.

4/19 Thursday—City Park Master Plan Update: Open house #3. 5-7pm, East High School cafeteria.

DENVER METRO EVENTS

To 4/8—Master Printers and Print Educators of Colorado. Presented by The Invisible Museum and Mo’Print present the exhibit highlights Colorado printmakers. McNichols Civic Center Building, 3rd floor. 144 West Colfax Avenue. www.moprint.org

To 4/13—imPressed 2018: Behind the Hedges. Gallery Hours: M-F 9am-6pm Art Gym Denver 1460 Leyden Street Denver, CO 80220 www.artgymdenver.com

4/4 to 4/8—Denver Auto Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. www.paragonexpo.com

4/5 Thursday—Inside the Orchestra for Adults. McNichols Building; food, silent and live auctions, prizes, and the magic of music. All proceeds bring Inside the Orchestra programs to children with the highest need. http://insidetheorchestra.org/isoforadults

4/6 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Arts District, Tennyson Art Walk, River North (RiNo) Art District, Golden Triangle Museum, Navajo Street Art District. www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

4/6 Friday—Rockies Home Opener. Coors Field, 2:10pm vs Padres www.mlb.com/rockies

4/10 to 4/15—7th Annual Women + Film Festival. Presented by Denver Film Society www.denverfilm.org

4/13 to 4/14—Rodeo All Star Weekend. National Western Complex www.rodeoallstar.com

4/13 Friday—40th Annual Spring Brass Ring Luncheon. Fashion Show and luncheon benefiting programs of the Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org

4/14 Saturday—Ski to Defeat ALS. Winter Park Resort, silent auction, raffle and lunch. Those living with ALS can participate free of charge. www.web.alsa.org/ski18. events@alsaco.org or 303/832-2322.

4/14 Saturday—Steering Class Shindig. Molly Brown House recreates the experience of the 3rd class passenger on the Titanic. 12+ $40 person 6-9pm. www.mollybrown.org

4/14 Saturday—March for Science. Civic Center Park, 8:30am-2pm. Free. denmarchforscience@gmail.com www.marchforsciencedenver.org

4/18 Wednesday—Denver Public Schools Foundation Achieve Gala. 5:30pm, Dinner and Program at 7pm. Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center 650 15th Street. Business or Cocktail Attire Individual tickets $250, $130 for DPS employees. info@dpsfoundation.org or (720) 423-3553. www.dpsfoundation.org

4/18 Wednesday—Photos and Memories. What one photo would you choose to tell a story about yourself and your life? In this storytelling program for people age 55 and older, DU photography students will record your story and then take a portrait of you holding your photograph. Register only if you can attend all dates: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 and 5/11. Register at www.denverlibrary.org/event/photography-and-memory-series

4/18 Wednesday—Reading Partners, Read to Succeed. Westin Hotel Downtown Denver from 7:30-9am. The event helps elementary students in grades K-4 achieve grade level reading proficiency through one-on-one tutoring from community volunteers. amber.meade@readingpartners.org 720-409-9909. readingpartners.org

4/21 Saturday—Colorado Earth Day 2018. Colorado State Capital grounds, 9am-4pm. www.denverGov.org

4/22 Sunday—Eighth Blackbird at the Clyfford Still Museum. 6pm-8pm. Join Friends of Chamber Music with our partners at the Clyfford Still Museum for this special experimental “Music in the Galleries” event. Wine, beer and light hors d’oeuvre will be served. Tickets ($20) are extremely limited. www.friendsofchambermusic.com/concerts-tickets/special-events, https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/music-in-the-galleries-at-night-eighth-blackbird/

5/5 Saturday—Denver Recycles Annual Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale. 8am-2pm. Five dig-your-own sites and compost sale at the Havana nursery location only. 311 (720-913-1311) or DenverGov.org/mulch

5/5 to 5/6—Cinco de Mayo Festival. Civic Center Park, 10am-8pm. FREE. www.cincodemayodenver.com

HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS

4/1 to 4/30—9Health Fair. FREE Screenings, see website- various locations and times. Advance registration recommended. www.9healthfair.org

4/15 Sunday—Hoppin Half 5K/10K, Half Marathon. 7am. Stapleton Central Park www.featonthestreet.com

4/22 Sunday—2016 Cherry Creek Sneak. 10 and 5 mile runs, 5K and 1.5 mile sprint; Half mile kids fun run for ages 8 and under. Cherry Creek. www.cherrycreeksneak.com

4/29 Sunday—Rockies 5K. 8am, Coors Field. LoDo. www.mlb.com/rockies/fans/5k

KIDS AND FAMILIES

4/3 to 4/24—Storytime for Preschoolers. Tuesdays at 10:30am, Free. The Bookies bookstore, 4315 E. Mississippi Avenue 303.759.1117 info@thebookies.com www.thebookies.com

4/3 to 5/1—Little Wings Club. Tuesdays in April, 11-11:45am. Kids 11 and under, story and a craft to do with parents. Wings over the Rockies Museum, Lowry www.wingsmuseum.org

4/6 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park Hay Bales and Tall Tales. 12-1pm free with admission. 715 S. Forest St. www.fourmilepark.org

4/7 Saturday—Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-12pm. FREE how-to clinics first Sat. monthly, ages 5-12. Get Home Depot apron, wooden project and project pin. Metro-area Home Depot stores. www.homedepot.com

4/8 Sunday—Boulder Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival. 1-5pm. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder Live performances, face painting, free activities for kids. Dress as a fairy or elf. Rain date 4/15 www.downtownboulder.com

4/9 to 4/10—STEAM: The Amazing Eye. Denver Public Library, Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St. Denver, CO 80238 720.865.0325 x4 asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org learn basic eye anatomy, look at eye charts, and build a model of an eye. register online, limited to 12. www.denverlibrary.org

4/20 Friday—Life-Size Candy Land. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. Denver, CO 80238 720-865-0325, asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org. After hours life-sized game of Candy Land for ages 3-8. Accompanied by an adult. Call branch to sign up for a start time, 720.865.0325. www.denverlibrary.org/event/family-after-hours

4/22 Sunday—Earth Day Celebration at the Children’s Museum. Earth day activities included with admission. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver 80211 wwwmychildsmuseum.org

4/29 Sunday—Día del Niño at the Denver Art Museum. (Day of the Child) festival; free admission, family-friendly programming, live music and dances that celebrate children from around the world. www.denverartmuseum.org

5/5 Saturday—Star Wars at the Hangar. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, Lowry www.wingsmuseum.org

LECTURES, CLASSES, INFORMATIONAL EVENTS

4/3 Tuesday—Active Minds (Free)–Take a Bite of the Big Apple. 10-11am. Jewish Community Center, 350 S Dahlia St. 303.316.6359. www.ActiveMinds.com

4/3 Tuesday—League of Women Voters of Denver, discussion of Public Private Partnerships – What Are They and How Do They Affect Us. Explore public private partnership funding models and how they are used for infrastructure and urban renewal projects. Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, McCollum Room. 5:30pm – coffee and networking, 6pm – Presentation lwvdenver.org

4/5 Thursday—From Seed to Plant. Urban Farm 10200 Smith Road; 6pm $20 per person. Learn germination, seeding methods, and planting techniques. www.theurbanfarm.org/classes/

4/11 Wednesday—One on One Technology Appointments. Denver Public Library, Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St. Denver, CO 80238 720.865.0325 x4 asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org personalized technology assistance and instruction on your own device or a public computer. Call Sam Gary Branch Library for available times and schedule your own appointment. www.denverlibrary.org/event/tech-help-appointments-559

4/11 Wednesday—Teen Creative Writing Lab. Denver Public Library, Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St. Denver, CO 80238 720.865.0325 x4 asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org Young writers explore their imaginations through creative, hands-on writing activities and games. www.denverlibrary.org/event/teen-writing-workshop

4/12 Thursday—Active Minds (Free)-Native Americans of Colorado. 6:45-7:45pm.Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325 x4 www.activeminds.com

4/14 Saturday—Mossflower Seasonal Floral Design Workshop. 12-2pm @ Infinite Monkey Theorem, Stanley Marketplace Saturday, April 14, 2018, 3-5pm @ Infinite Monkey Theorem, Stanley Marketplace $85/ student www.mossflower.net/collections/workshops/products/april-seasonal-floral-design-workshop

4/15 Sunday—Sam Gary Literary. Book club that meets once a month on Sundays and rotates between fiction, nonfiction, and reader’s choice selections. 2pm. April Title: Lost City of the Monkey God, by Douglas Preston Sam Gary Branch. 720.865.0325 x4, asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org www.denverlibrary.org

4/19 Thursday—Developing a Plan for Planting and Growing. Maximize your garden space with a variety of planting techniques, season extension, and companion planting. $20 6pm The Urban Farm 10200 Smith Road www.theurbanfarm.org

4/21 Saturday—Community Day of Reflection. Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325 x4, asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org Learn about the regional history and the name “Stapleton.” Presented by Stapleton United Neighbors, the Denver Public Library, and the University of Colorado’s Center of the American West. www.denverlibrary.org.

4/26 Thursday—Active Minds (Free)- Cuba, Past, Present & Future. 6:45-7:45pm Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325 www.activeminds.com

MUSEUMS

To 5/20—Degas: A Passion for Perfection. Ticketed exhibit featuring more than 100 works of French artist Edgar Degas, Denver Art Museum. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 6/10—Creatures of Light. Special exhibit, included with museum admission. www.dmns.org

To 9/3—Dead Sea Scrolls. Special exhibit, Separate ticket required. www.dmns.org

To 8/5—Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard at the Denver Art Museum. Special exhibit included with museum admission. www.denverartmuseum.org

4/13 Friday—Uncorked Reserve and 3rd Annual Uncorked AFTERGLO at the Denver Art Museum. Denver Art Museum’s annual fundraising event and after party. For tickets and info: www.denverartmuseum.org

4/27 Friday—Denver Art Museum Untitled Final Fridays. 6-10pm. Adult evening out the final Friday of each month at the Denver Art Museum www.denverartmuseum.org

MUSEUMS—FREE DAYS

4/3 Tuesday—Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day. SCFD Free day www.botanicgardens.org

4/7 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day www.denverartmuseum.org

4/8 Sunday—Denver Botanic Gardens Free Day. SCFD Free day www.botanicgardens.org

4/9 Monday—Denver Museum of Nature and Science Free Day. SCFD Free day www.dmns.org

4/13 Friday—Four Mile Free Day. SCFD Free day, 12-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org

4/29 Sunday—Denver Museum of Nature and Science Free Day. SCFD Free day www.dmns.org

NATURE AND OUTDOORS

Connecting the Creek: Walk2Connect Segment Walk on Sand Creek Greenway. Series of four walks covering the 14 mile Sand Creek Greenway from Aurora to Commerce City. Segment 1 walk: 4/22 Aurora to Star K Ranch. Segment 2 4/28 Star K Ranch to Bluff Lake. Walks begin at 9am and range from 3.5-4.5 miles. Segments allow you to walk the entire length of the Greenway or just a portion. See website for additional info. www.walk2connect.com/connectingthecreek/

4/7 Saturday—11th Annual Fishing Frenzy. 9am-12pm, check in 8am. Fishing derby for kids ages 3-15. Prizes and giveaways. Poles provided or bring your own. RSVP Commerce City Parks and Rec 303.289.3789 www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

4/14 to 4/21—Wildlife Viewing Tours. Saturdays 4/14 and 4/21. Naturalist-led bus tour through the refuge to view bald eagles, bison, coyotes, deer, raptors and more. Call for times. RSVP required. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

4/22 Sunday—2017 Fishing Season opens. Catch and release fishing is allowed at Lake Mary and Lake Ladora on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays sunrise to sunset. Wading allowed in Lake Ladora after Memorial Day. $3.00 refuge daily permit and Colorado State license for anglers 16 and older required. Artificial bait and barbless hooks only. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

4/28 Saturday—Hike-N-Bird. 1-3:30pm. Novice to expert birders, this hike explores woodland, wetland and prairie habitats. Must be comfortable hiking up to 3 miles. RSVP Required. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

4/28 Saturday—The Masked Bandit. 10:00-10:45am. Naturalist-led program featuring the Refuge’s black footed ferret exhibit. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

4/29 Sunday—Kids Fishing Clinic. 10am-12pm. Poles available, for ages 6-12. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

PERFORMANCE AND THEATRE

To 5/13—The Audience. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. www.vintagetheatre.org

To 5/6—Sense and Sensibility. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

To 4/28—The Diary of Anne Frank. Spotlight Theatre Company at John Hand Theater www.thisisspotlight.com

4/5 to 4/29—A Picasso. Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver Ramsey Gallery, 2414 East 3rd Ave www.cherrycreektheatre.org

4/13 to 5/13—Passing Strange. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org

4/14 Saturday—Denver Philharmonic presents ¡GOOOOAL! Classical concert featuring Mexican and Spanish arrangements. Central Presbyterian Church 1660 Sherman St. 6:15p for More Than Music activities, concert begins at 7:30 Single ticket pricing: Adults: $25 • Senior (65+): $17 • Student: $12 • 12 and under FREE Email info@denverphilharmonic.org or call 303.653.2407 https://denverphilharmonic.org/upcoming-concert-april-14-2018/

4/15 Sunday—One Night Stand in Heaven and Hell. 7pm, Vintage Theatre 1468 Dayton St, Aurora www.vintagetheatre.org

4/17 to 5/6—Sunday in the Park with George. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

4/21 Saturday—Colorado Children’s Chorale Presents Spring with the Children’s Chorale. Ages 4 and up, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Center for the Performing Arts www.childrenschorale.org

4/23 Monday—Friends of Chamber Music presents Eighth Blackbird. Newman Center’s Gates Hall, 7:30pm. America’s Visionary Award. Tickets are $40 each; patrons 30-years-old and under are $10. http://friendsofchambermusic.com/archives/concerts/eighth-blackbird, www.newmantix.com

4/28 to 4/29—Appalachian Spring and Ballerinas by Degas. Two original ballets by Ballet Ariel. Two shows only at the Lakewood Cultural Center on April 28 at 7:30 pm and April 29 at 2pm. Tickets are $20 for children ages 3 through 12, $23 for students and seniors, and $26 for adults. www.lakewood.org/tickets, in person at the box office, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood, CO 80226, or over the phone at 303.987.7845. For further information, please visit www.balletariel.org or call 303.945.4388.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

4/7 Saturday—Sand Creek Greenway Volunteer Work Day at Star K Ranch/Aurora. The Neighborhood Partners Environmental Team (NPET) meets one Saturday/month from 10am to noon. Volunteer activities include trash pick up, removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, removing graffiti, and repairing the trail. cgarwood@sandcreekgreenway.org for more information, or if you would like to attend. http://sandcreekgreenway.org/calendar/

4/21 Saturday—Citizen Scientist Volunteer Training: Colorado Dragonfly Monitoring Project. Volunteer to measure the impact of climate change on migratory and resident dragonflies on Sand Creek. Attend a training session and then visit a designated section (0.5 to 1 mile) of the Greenway 6-12 times between May and October to measure the presence of dragonflies on Sand Creek. 16 years+ or at least 8 years with parent. Training Session is at the Sand Creek Greenway offices 1:30-4:30pm, 7350 E. 29th Ave, Suite 200 or Butterfly Pavilion in April. Email: kloewy@butterflies.org; Phone: 720.974.0452 www.sandcreekgreenway.org

4/22 Sunday—Earth Day Stewardship Noxious Weed Knockout. 9:30am-11:30am, all ages welcome to help Refuge staff remove noxious weeds. Wear closed toed shoes, long pants and bring water. Plan to weed for 1-1.5 hours. www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky_mountain_arsenal/

4/22 Sunday—Earth Day Special/Sand Creek Volunteer Day on the Sand Creek Greenway/Sand Creek Park in Aurora. 9am to noon at Sand Creek Park in Aurora. Volunteers pick up trash, remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs, remove graffiti, and repair the trail. cgarwood@sandcreekgreenway.org www.sandcreekgreenway.org/calendar/

4/23 Monday—The Great Colfax Cleanup. sponsored by Keep Denver Beautiful. 9am-11:30am, help clean up Colfax for Earth Day from Yosemite to Colorado Blvd. call 311 for more info. www.denvergov.org/KDB

5/5 Saturday—TUF Spring Clean-Up Day. The Urban Farm at Stapleton 10200 Smith d. 303.307.9332 9am – noon. Bring gloves and water. www.theurbanfarm.org

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. At Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital for once-a-week commitment, 6-month minimum. www.ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help” for info

Reading Volunteers Needed. For students in K-8 grade. 1 hour, 1 student, 1x week. During school hours. julie@partnersinliteracy.org or 303.316.3944 ext. 241.

Project Worthmore. Nonprofit organization of committed community members give, volunteer, mentor, befriend refugee neighbors. 1532 Galena St., Ste. 380. 720.460.1393

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Volunteer, not-for-profit singles group, meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. www.svgd.org