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Event Description
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Time / Location
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6/29 - 1/9
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KING TUT EXHIBIT AT THE DENVER ART MUSEUM
Unless you plan to visit Egypt, this could be your only chance to ever see the greatest archeological find in history! Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs is here, and features more than 100 treasures from the tomb of King Tut and additional ancient sites. Visitors will view more than 50 breathtaking objects from King Tut’s tomb, including the golden sandals that adorned the mummy. Don't wait to buy tickets! Visit the web page linked to the photo to your left for more information.
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various, please see web page,
at Denver Art Museum
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8/14 - 9/6
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DENVER PARADE OF HOMES
Don't miss the new 2010 Parade of Homes produced by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. Now instead of seeing a few homes in one place, you can see 57 homes located throughout the metro area from Loveland to Castle Rock with no tickets to buy. And with homes in all price ranges, you may even find one you can’t resist. If seeing luxury is what motivates you, this year’s seven Dream Homes will be right up your alley. The Dream Homes are located throughout the metro area and your $5 (or more) donation that benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association gains you access to as many of the Dream Homes as you'd like to visit. Visit Parade of Homes Denver for more information.
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Open daily from 11am to 6pm,
at Various Locations Throughout Denver
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8/24 - 12/31
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SEARCH FOR THE 2010 VETERAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The City of Aurora Veterans' Affairs Commission is searching for the 2010 Veteran Volunteer of the Year. The nominee must be honorably discharged /retired veteran, reside in the city of Aurora, be a registered voter, and volunteer in the community. Other questions must also be addressed. Please contact Sian Runyan at 720.291.9056 for complete details.
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See webpage,
at City of Aurora
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8/27 - 9/6
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COLORADO STATE FAIR
For 137 years the Colorado State Fair has been the dominant late summer event for Colorado. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, the Fair features the best in family fun and entertainment. Over 485,000 people gather to enjoy big name concerts, extreme sports, wild carnival rides, top notch livestock and horse show, educational exhibits and more than 300 commercial exhibits. The State Fair proudly serves as a showcase for Colorado agriculture, youth and communities.
For more information, visit Colorado State Fair.
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See webpage,
at Pueblo, CO
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9/3 - 9/6
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A TASTE OF COLORADO
Festival of Mountain and Plain ... A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family's community events non-profit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state's Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations. Visit www.atasteofcolorado.com for more information.
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See webpage,
at CIVIC CENTER PARK::DOWNTOWN DENVER
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9/11
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HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL ROUNDUP
Need to get rid of unwanted paint, or car oil? Then come by the annual Household Chemical Roundup (residents of Aurora only). More info at www.aurorawater.org.
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9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
at Central Facilities building (13645 E. Ellsworth Ave.)
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9/11
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9/11 REMEMBRANCE RUN 2010
The 2010 9/11 Remembrance Run/America Goes the Distance, will start and finish with festivities at Memorial Park, 7365 W. 59th Ave., Arvada (just north of Olde Town Arvada) to benefit Operation Restoration at Lost and Found Inc. - a program for military and their families, veterans and their families.
The event includes a 20 and 10 mile timed marathon training course – perfect to train for the upcoming Denver Marathon (the course has been endorsed by the Denver Marathon for that purpose). There is also a family friendly 5K run/walk. After the race there will be food, music, card signing for care packages to go to deployed troops.
Registration opens at 6:30am
20 mile starts at 7:00am
10 mile starts at 7:30am
5K run/walk starts at 8:30am
For more information, and to register online go to www.lostandfoundinc.org. Call Linda “Ole” Ferguson at 303-420-8080 x1203, or email OleFerguson@lnfinc.org for all other needs.
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Registrationm 6:30am; 20K start at 7:00am; 10K start at 7:30 a.m.; 5K and family start at 8:30 a.m,
at Memorial Park :: Arvada
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9/11
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1ST ANNUAL RIDE FOR KOSTON
Koston is a one-year-old boy who recently lost his father, Army Sgt. Grant Wichmann, of Golden, CO, serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Wichmann died of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire at Outpost Bari Alai, Afghanistan. All money raised will be placed in a fund for Koston. $20 per rider / $10 per passenger. Please call Rob at 303.435.7596 for more information.
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Reg., 9 a.m., Bikes out at 10 a.m.,
at Ride begins at Pifler Sports Tavern on Colfax (11353 W. Colfax)
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9/11
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PURPLE STRIDE GOLDEN GALLOP: RACE TO DEFEAT PANCREATIC CANCER
This year, over forty-three thousand Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Purple Stride Golden Gallop is a fundraiser aimed at lessening, and eventually eradicated, that number! Join us for a 10K run, 5K walk, and a 1K fun run.
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See webpage,
at Splash Aquatic Park, Golden
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9/12
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5K BLAST (fundraiser for girls’ soccer team)
This 5K blast run is a fundraiser for 30 girls (2 teams) who are chasing their dreams to go play soccer in the UK. This trip takes place a year from now, and the girls have a lot of work ahead of them! They have to raise a minimum of $60,000. Can you help? Adult cost, $30.00. Kids cost, $20.00.
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See webpage,
at Target parking lot (10445 Reed St. {I-36 and 104th} Westminster
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9/18
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CRUISIN' COLFAX CRUISE AND POKER RUN
Join Cruisin' Oldies for the Annual Colfax Cruise and Poker Run! Thousands of classic cars, hot rods, customs and more making the cruise with stops along the way for food and entertainment. Free entry -- Free prizes! Look for the Cruisin' tent at Mile High Stadium. For more information and to get your car in the Cruise CLICK HERE and we'll see you there!
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2-7PM,
at From one end of Colfax to the other!
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9/18
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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MEMORY WALK
Help the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado put an end to Alzheimer’s by raising pledges for Memory Walk. Move the cause forward in Denver’s City Park, Saturday, September 18th. There are 72,000 in Colorado living with Alzheimer’s and that number will more than double in the next 20 years. There is no cure and if we don’t find a solution, ten million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s in their lifetime. Walk to End Alzheimer’s and register your team today. Click to register and get complete information, or call 303-813-1669.
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Registration begins at 7am :: Walk at 9am,
at City Park in Denver
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9/25
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WIN A HARLEY ROAD KING!
Want to help a terrific fire department and perhaps win a Harley? The Howard Volunteer Fire Department is a front line agency responsible for looking out for many families in western Fremont County. To help raise the money needed to keep the fire department operating they are raffling off a big beautiful Harley. This immaculate 2005 Road King Harley has less than 1000 miles on it. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. You'll see a picture of the motorcycle at the web page linked to the picture at your left. Winners need not be present to win!
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See webpage,
at THE HOWARD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. AND COMMUNITY CENTER (8274 HWY 50, HOWARD, CO)
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1/29 - 2/5
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Cruisin's Rock 'N Roll Cruise
Join Randy Jay on the Cruisin' Rock 'N Roll Cruise! Get all the details!
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4PM,
at Port Canaveral
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