September & Early October Events

09/01/2018  |  by Chris Hegstrom

Fall events

 

 

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NE DENVER AND NW AURORA EVENTS

Thursdays to 9/13—Career Program at Hope Communities, Inc. 7 week career program series on Thursday evenings beginning 7/12, culminating in a hiring event. 4919 E. Thrill Place in Park Hill.

Fridays to 10/10—The DeLaney Mobile Farm Stand at Stanley. The Plaza at Stanley Marketplace, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30PM. http://stanleymarketplace.com/events/

9/1 Givetoberfest. Oktoberfest meets charity event at Stanley Marketplace. 4-9pm. German bands, beer, stein hoisting contests, face painting and balloon artists for kids and more. Commemorative mug $25. Benefits Impact360. www.givetoberfest.com

9/6 Thursday—Thursday Night Bazaar at Stanley Marketplace. Shop and sip the 1st Thursday of the month, 5-10pm. www.denverbazaar.com

9/8 Saturday- Arts & Crafts Market. 9am-3pm. Overture Stapleton, 8133 E 29th Pl.

9/8 to 9/9 Stanley Arts Festival. Produced by CherryArts. Opening night kickoff party Sept 7. 100 national juried artists, family activities, live performances, interactive art. Free admission Sat and Sun. StanleyArtsFestival.org

9/9 Sunday—Day of Service in our Community. 9am. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. 303.388.4678 www.augustanadenver.org

9/9 Sunday—Celebration Sunday at Montview Church. Pizza and ice cream social to celebrate the new season. Montview Blvd Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St, 303.355.1651. www.montview.org

9/9 Sunday—Mommy Burnout with Sheryl Ziegler. 2-3pm, Join author Sheryl Ziegler as she discusses her book Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/mommy-burnout-sheryl-ziegler/Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St. Denver/720-865-0325

9/13 Thursday—Sam Gary Knitting Circle. Bring your knitting or crochet project and join other crafters in conversation around the fireplace. Repeats 9/27. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720-865-0325, asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org   www.denverlibrary.org/event/knitting-circle-13

9/16 Sunday—Sam Gary Literary. 2pm-3pm. 2961 Roslyn St. Book club once a month on Sundays; rotates between fiction, nonfiction, and reader’s choice selections. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/sam-gary-literary

9/17 to 9/18—STEAM: Natural Disasters. 4-5pm on Monday 9/17 or Tuesday 9/18 come make tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes and learn about geology and weather, including how to stay safe in natural disasters. Registration required https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/steam-1/Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St, Denver/720-865-0325

9/19 Wednesday—Welcoming Week Card-Making. 3:30-5:30pm Stop by and make a card to welcome a newcomer to the United States. Craft supplies will be provided. All ages https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/welcoming-week-card-making/Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St, Denver/720-865-0325

9/20 Thursday—Sazza Pizza + Salads- 7th Annual Farm To Table Dinner and Fundraiser. Patio dinner with wine. Proceeds to Bluff Lake Nature Center, Aurora, CO https://www.facebook.com/events/226141284687061//Stanley Marketplace-2501 N. Dallas St , Aurora. 303-797-3048

9/22 Saturday—Film Screening & Series Kick-Off: Coming of Age in Aging America. Sam Gary Branch, 2961 Roslyn St. Saturday, September 22, 10am-12pm. The PBS documentary Coming of Age in Aging America provides an introduction to the complex issues we’ll address in the Connected & Creative Aging series. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/film-screening-series-kick-coming-age-aging-america/Sam Gary Library, Denver/720-865-0325

9/23 Sunday—40th Annual Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair. Tour homes 11am-5pm. Street Fair, between Montview and 17th on Forest Parkway. 10am-5pm. Kids activities, wine/beer garden, music. Tickets and info: greaterparkhill.org www.parkhillhometour.org

9/28 Friday—In Stitches Quilting Meeting. “Grands” sewing, quilting and friendship group that makes quilts for Children’s Hospital, University Hospital and the community. 4th Friday of the month, Jan.–Oct. at 9:30am, 5273 N. Beeler St. Contact: Cheryl at 720-498-3823

9/29 Saturday—Our Financial Future: Retirement, Social Security, and Inequality. Sam Gary Branch, 2961 Roslyn St.,10am-12pm. How our financial programs will keep up with our new longevity, who benefits and who will be at risk. www.denverlibrary.org 720-865-032

9/29 to 9/30—Stapleton Open Studios Tour. 11am-5pm. Stapleton artists’ studios on free self-guided tour. www.stapletonartists.org

9/29 to 10/8—Stapleton Food Drive. Presented by New Perspective Real Estate. To volunteer or donate: www.StapletonFoodDrive.com

10/13 Saturday—Denver Citizens Academy. Denver D.A. 101. Interactive presentations and discussions with Denver District Attorney and staff. Blair Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton. Apply to attend at www.denverda.org or email, Michael.song@denverda.org

SEASONAL EVENTS

9/7 to 9/9—Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival. Pipe bands, Irish and folk dancing, parade, etc. Estes Park. www.scotfest.com

9/14 to 9/15—Broomfield Days. www.broomfield.org

9/21 to 10/28—Botanic Gardens Corn Maze. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd. www.botanicgardens.org

9/19 to 10/31—Anderson Farms Fall Festival. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, etc. 6728 County Road 3 1/4 Erie. www.andersonfarms.com

9/21 to 9/23—Denver Oktoberfest. 20th and Larimer, Ballpark neighborhood. Repeats 9/28-30. www.thedenveroktoberfest.com

9/21 to 10/31—Haunted Field of Screams. Colorado’s largest scream park. http://hauntedfieldofscreams.com//10451 McKay Road, Thornton/info@hauntedfieldofscreams.com

9/22 to 9/23—Doors Open Denver 2018. Self guided or expert guided tours of Denver’s unique spaces. List of sites at www.denverarchitecture.org

9/22 to 10/31—Cottonwood Farms Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival. Farm animals, straw bale maze, 1½-acre corn maze, wagon rides, etc. Daily 10am -6pm. New location: 10600 Isabelle Rd (287 and Isabelle), Lafayette. www.cottonwoodfarms.com

9/28 to 10/31—Maize in the City. Attractions for the whole family. http://www.maizeinthecity.com/10451 McKay Road, Thornton/info@maizeinthecity.com

DENVER METRO EVENTS

Wednesdays and Saturdays to 10/13—Free composting classes. Wed. and Sat. thru mid-Oct. Denver Compost Demonstration Site, Gove Community Garden, 13th Ave. and Colo. Blvd. Sign up: 303.292.9900 or www.dug.org/compost.

8/31 to 9/3—A Taste of Colorado. Food, music, arts/crafts, fireworks, carnival rides. Civic Center Park. www.atasteofcolorado.com

9/2 Saturday—Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live. History Colorado Center. Visit HistoryColoradoCenter.org to download free admission pass for this nationwide celebration of art and culture. www.historycolorado.org

9/4 to 9/9—Denver Food and Wine Festival. 6-day festival, multiple events, locations. Details/tickets: www.denverfoodandwine.com

9/7 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

9/8 Saturday—Sunnyside Music Festival. Chaffee Park 12-7:30pm. NW Denver. www.sunnysidemusicfest.org

9/8 to 9/9—Festival Italiano 2017 at Belmar. Italian food, wine, artisan vendors. 10am-9pm Sat., 10am-5pm Sun. www.belmarcolorado.com

9/9 Saturday—29th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration. Denver Art Museum, 10am-5pm. FREE. www.denverartmuseum.org

9/9 to 9/17—Denver Coliseum Mineral Fossil and Gem Show. Denver Coliseum, I-70 and Brighton Blvd. Largest U.S.

9/10 to 9/19—National Jewish Health High Holiday Services. FREE High Holiday services for Denver’s Jewish community. www.servicesatnjh.org

mineral/fossil show. Hundreds of exhibitors 9am-6pm Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm Sun. FREE admission. www.coliseumshow.com

9/14 to 9/18—5th Annual Denver Vintage Jazz Festival. Live swing and traditional jazz music from ’20s thru ’40s.Multiple venues, check website. Tickets/performance info: www.denverjazzfestival.org

9/14 to 9/16—51st Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show. Denver Mart Expo, 451 E. 58th Ave. I-25, exit 215. Tickets $4-$6, under 13 free with adult. Cash/check only. www.denvermineralshow.com

9/22 Saturday—2018 Energy Day Festival. Family festival featuring STEM exhibits. 11am-4pm. East High School, Free. www.energydayfestival.org/colorado/

9/22 Saturday—Denver Dumb Friends League Wag N Trail. 1.6-mile hike with your dog helps homeless pets at Buddy Center. 8am-12pm. Glendale Farm Open Space, Castle Rock. 303.751.5772 ext. 1378 www.ddfl.org

9/28 to 9/29—Botanic Gardens Fall Plant and Bulb Sale. West Terrace, 9-5pm Fri., 9-3pm, Sat. Free admission to gardens both days. Thousands of bulbs, plants and bushes; members get 10% discount. 1007 York St. www.botanicgardens.org

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

9/7 Friday—Wear Teal Day to Raise Awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Wear teal to kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and raise awareness of the deadliest gynecologic cancer. http:///Denver CO, Denver/Jeanene@colo-ovariancancer.org

9/10 Monday—Compassion Cultivation Training led by Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd. Stanley Marketplace http://drkerrymakinbyrd.com/compassion-training/

9/15 Saturday—2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Denver’s City Park. 8am. www.alz.org

9/16 Sunday—8th Annual Hop, Skip and a Jump Start. Stroller and family-friendly 5K and expo benefits Children’s Museum of Denver. www.mychildsmuseum.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

To 9/3 Colorado State Fair. Pueblo Fairgrounds, Pueblo. www.coloradostatefair.com

To 9/23—Pixelated: Sculpture by Mike Whiting. Exhibit at Denver Botanic Gardens. Included with admission. www.botanicgardens.org

9/1 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

9/2 Sunday—Junior Rangers. 1:30-3pm. Ages 6-12. Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Rd., Aurora. Reservations required. 303.739.9428, www.auroragov.org/nature

9/4 to 9/25—Storytime for Preschoolers. Tuesdays at 10:30am, Free. The Bookies bookstore, 4315 E. Mississippi Avenue (303) 759-1117 info@thebookies.com www.thebookies.com

9/4 to 9/25—Tuesdays in September–Four Mile Historic Park Small Settlers. Ages 2-5 accompanied by parent/caregiver. 9-10am. $5/child adults free, members free. 7150D. Forest St. Advance register: 720.865.0814 or education@fourmilepark.org, www.fourmilepark.org

9/10 Sunday—STEAM for All Festival. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum with fellow institutions, industry leaders, experts in STEAM give overview of what it is and how these fields can be used for personal/career development. Movies, 3-D animations, and more. http://wingsmuseum.org/event/steam/

9/19 to 9/23—Just Between Friends of Denver. National Western Complex. www.jbfsale.com

LECTURES, CLASSES, INFORMATIONAL EVENTS

9/4 Tuesday—Active Minds: – Cowboys. 10:00-11:00 am. Jewish Community Center, 350 S Dahlia St www.activeminds.com

9/13 Thursday—Active Minds: The Challenges of Mexico. 1-2 pm, An in-depth look at our neighbor to the south. As Mexico prepares itself for Presidential elections. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/active-minds-challenges-mexico/Sam Gary Library Branch 2961 Roslyn St, 720-865-0325

9/17 Monday—League of Women Voters Denver Presents: A Discussion on What Can Be Done about Gun Violence. Tom Mauser, who lost his son in the Columbine tragedy and Mary Blegen from Colorado Ceasefire, will speak at Montview Presbyterian 5:30 pm coffee, 6:00 pm presentation http://LWVDenver.org/Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, McCollum Room, Denver/303-321-7571

9/20 Thursday—Gene Editing Revolution: The What, How, and Why of CRISPR Technology. 6:30pm – 7:45pm Join three scientists from the University of Colorado as they discuss the discovery, incredible potential, and complex ethics of CRISPR. Ideal for ages 12 and up. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/science-news/Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St, Denver/720-865-0325

9/27 Thursday—Active Minds: The Struggles of Syria. 6:45 pm Since gaining its independence from the French in 1946, Syria has had a rocky and troubled history. https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/active-minds-struggles-syria/Sam Gary Branch 2961 Roslyn St, Denver/720-865-0325

SCFD FREE DAYS

9/1 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverartmuseum.org

9/1 Saturday—Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab. SCFD Free day. www.thecell.org

9/4 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

9/7 Friday—Museo de las Americas. SCFD Free evening 5-9pm.www.museo.org.

9/8 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. SCFD Free day. www.denverartmuseum.org

9/14 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park Free Day. SCFD Free second Friday, 12pm-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org

9/12 Wednesday—Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day. SCFD Free evening, 4pm to 10pm. www.dmns.org

9/22 Saturday—Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab. SCFD Free day. www.thecell.org

9/28 Friday—Clyfford Still Museum. SCFD Free day. Free admission last Friday monthly all day. Free admission Fridays 5-8pm. 1250 Bannock St. www.clyffordstillmuseum.org

9/28 Friday—Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab. SCFD Free evening, 5-9pm. www.thecell.org

10/2 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

MUSEUMS

Through Labor Day–Play Ball! A Celebration of America’s game. Kids 15 and under wear a baseball jersey for free admission. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. www.historycolorado.org

To 9/3—Dead Sea Scrolls. Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Special exhibit, Separate ticket required. www.dmns.org

To 9/16—New Territory: Landscape Photography Today. The Art of Summer. Denver Art Museum www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/20/19—“Eyes On: Shimabuku” at the Denver Art Museum. A video illustrates the adaptation of a group of Japanese snow monkeys living in a Texas desert sanctuary since they were brought to the U.S. in 1972. The film also symbolically explores human migration and reconnection. Ticket required, www.denverartmuseum.org

9/11 Tuesday—Drop-In Drawing at the Denver Art Museum. 2nd Tuesdays,1-3pm. Free with museum admission. All levels welcome. Drawing materials provided or bring your own, restrictions apply see website. www.denverartmuseum.org

9/20 Thursday—Science Lounge. Cocktails/entertainment 3rd Thurs. monthly. 6:30-9:30pm. $8/members; $10/nonmembers.

9/28 Friday—DAM Untitled Final Friday. 6pm-10pm, Cash bar, DJ, light munchies. Members free, nonmembers $8-$13.

9/23 Sunday—40th Annual Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair. Tour homes 11am-5pm. Street Fair, between Montview and 17th on Forest Pkway. 10am-5pm. Kids activities, wine/beer garden, music. www.parkhillhometour.org

THEATRE

To 9/9—The Sunshine Boys. Vintage Theatre. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

To 10/13—The Cake. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St, www.curioustheatre.org

9/7 to 10/21—The Kentucky Cycle. Vintage Theatre. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

9/7 to 9/30—Mama Mia! Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

9/14 to 10/14—Songs for a New World. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. www.aurorafoxartscenter.org

9/21 to 10/21—The Constant Wife. Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 14th and Curtis, www.denvercenter.org

10/5 to 12/9—Corduroy. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 14th and Curtis. www.denvercenter.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

9/18 Tuesday—Support Social Change. Change, Not Charity: Join Chinook Fund’s Giving Project to support statewide social change https://chinookfund.org/givingproject//1031 33rd Street, Denver/303-455-6905

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

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

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

 

 

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