Community Calendar 2009

Page 1: Public Events 2009 in Jefferson County, Colorado

Lookout Mountain Nature Center & JeffCo Open Space - Program schedule: 720-497-7600 or visit http://LMNC.Jeffco.us.

Through July 31: Summer Reading Club - The library is all yours this summer! Discover new books and enjoy exciting programs with the Jefferson County Public Library Summer Reading Clubs. For more details about all of the Summer Reading Clubs, or for a list of programs, pick up a brochure at any of the libraries or visit jefferson.lib.co.us.

Tuesdays through August 4: The Good Old Days at Clear Creek History Park - Join Pat Hughes at the Clear Creek History Park in Golden for some fun activities, including ice-cream making, gardening, and pioneer games, to name a few. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free. Info: 303-278-3557 or www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

Through September 13: Auto Rendezvous – Check out the cool cars of the Auto Rendezvous. These cool and classic cars will arrive in downtown Evergreen the second Sunday of each month. 2:00-5:00 p.m. Info: www.HeartofEvergreen.com.

Saturdays through October 3: Golden Farmers Market - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parking lot by the Golden Library, 1019 10th Street. Info: www.goldencochamber.org.

Mondays through October 12: Downtown Evergreen Farmers’ Market - 3:00-7:00 p.m. Downtown Evergreen. Info: www.HeartofEvergreen.com.

Tuesdays through October 14: Colorado Outdoor Market – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Bergen Park Shopping Center Parking Lot. Info: 303-477-3900.

Thursdays through October 29: Wheat Ridge Farmers’ Market – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd. Info: 303-887-FARM or www.denverfarmersmarket.com.

June 13 & 27: Blacksmith Demo Days at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. 303-278-3557. Info: www.goldenhistorymuseums.org

June 23: Film On The Rocks / South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut with Ben Lee. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

June 26-June 27: Cirque Le Masque - 7:30 p.m. . Info: www.arvadacenter.org.

June 27: Historic Evergreen Cemetery Tour – Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Evergreen Cemetery. 2:00 p.m. Info: 720-497-7650.

June 27: Night on Water, featuring the nationally acclaimed film FLOW - Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigating the World Water Crisis. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost $15. American Mountaineering Center, Golden.

June 27: Gala at Rolling Hills Country Club to benefit the Golden Rotary Foundation. Info: 303-279-3334 or www.goldenrotaryfoundation.org.

June 27-28: Evergreen Luxury Tour – Exclusive estates located in Evergreen and the Golden Foothill’s prestigious communities will generously open their doors to the public in an effort to support Mount Evans Hospice Care. 1:00-5:00 p.m. Info: www.evergreenluxurytour.com.

June 27-July 18: 4-H Livestock Days at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. If you thought the donkeys at Clear Creek History Park were fun last year, wait until you see sheep, goats, rabbits, cattle, and even more chickens scheduled to visit on select days in June and July. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Info: 303-278-3557 or www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

June 28: Hike for Hospice at Olinger Mount Lindo – Benefits Porter Hospice and St. Anthony Hospice. 7:00 a.m. to noon. Morrison. Info: www.hikeforhospice.org.

June 28: Radio Disney Family Field Day – Heritage Square, Golden. Info: 303-279-2789 or www.heritagesquare.info/events.

June 29: Golf Tournament at Rolling Hills Country Club to benefit the Golden Rotary Foundation. Info: 303-279-3334 or www.goldenrotaryfoundation.org.

June 30: Film On The Rocks / The Princess Bride with Carbon Leaf. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

July 1: sPEAKer Series, featuring Clayton Laramie - Join Clayton for a presentation of his recent expedition in Cochamo Chile! Museum reception at 5:30 p.m. Program at 7:00 p.m. Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum, Golden. Info: 303-996-2755 or www.mountaineeringmuseum.org.

July 3: Arvada Celebrates the Fourth – Patriotic Concert 7:30 PM at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Info: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org.

July 3: Lakewood on Parade – Forty & Fireworks! Celebrate Lakewood’s 40th birthday with a free festival for the whole family. 4:00 p.m. to fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Jefferson County Sports Stadium, 500 Kipling St. Info: www.lakewood.org.

July 4: Arvada’s Celebration at Arvada Lutz Complex (58th & Miller). Kool 105 radio begins with music and live bands at 3pm. Free family fun all afternoon. Fireworks begin at 9pm. www.arvadafestivals.com 720-898-7400.

July 4: A Gala 150th Birthday Party at Hiwan Homestead Museum, including a brass band with period instruments, a community birthday cake, a special 150th anniversary exhibit, and old-time children's games. Noon to 3:00 p.m.

July 4: Golden Lions Club 4th of July Festival. Lions Park from noon until fireworks (around 9:30PM). Members in yellow vests are out selling raffle tickets to help fund the event and pay for free rides for kids, continuous music and the fireworks. This year, the Lions have added an out of state band, the Zydeco Roadrunners from the Bayou, thanks to the generosity of Fortune Valley Hotel.

July 4: 4th of July Celebration at Evergreen Lake – features a concert by the National Repertory Orchestra. The day-long event will feature music, food and kids activities.

July 4: Indian Hills Fire District’s 52nd Annual Fourth of July extravaganza – pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks at dusk. www.IndianHillsColorado.com

July 4: Idaho Springs – The Original Cowboy Band in Concert in downtown Idaho Springs.

July 4: Evergreen Freedom Run 5K — 28th annual benefiting Mt. Evans Hospice in Evergreen. Whether you walk, run, stroll, or cheer from the sidelines, the Freedom Run 5K is a great way to kick off your Fourth of July. And the event doesn’t end at the finish line—after the race, participants and their families and friends are invited to enjoy great refreshments, music, and prizes at Nick’s Pro Fitness in Evergreen. Sign up for this mountain-area tradition today at .www.mtevans.org

July 4: 150th Anniversary Celebration at Hiwan Homestead Museum. See historic photos of Evergreen, Bergen Park and Conifer; Join the celebration from Noon to 3 pm featuring High Line Cornet Band, old-0time children’s games, an anniversary quilt, brochure showing “then and now” photos, a Model A Ford and Lookout mountain Nature Center staff program on coyotes. 720-497-7650

July 4-5: Native American Flute, Story Telling, singing and dancing, along with Old West Gunslinger Shows – Heritage Square, Golden. Info: 303-279-2789 or www.heritagesquare.info/events.

July 4-October 3: Super Cruise - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on South Golden Road. Rock with Super Cruise DJ "Downtown" Van Jeffries. Group Cruise downtown at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 303-968-7536 or visit www.goldensupercruise.com.

July 5: “Urban Survivors: Coyotes” at Mt. Falcon Park. An interesting and informative presentation on "Urban Survivors: Coyotes" will be held at 3 p.m. at Mt. Falcon Park. The program is free and will be conducted by a trained naturalist and will cover the subject of what makes coyotes successful both in the urban and natural habitats of our area. No registration is required and all ages are invited.

July 07: Film On The Rocks / Jaws with The Rouge. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

July 10-12: Spiritual Summer Festival – Heritage Square, Golden. Info: 303-279-2789 or www.heritagesquare.info/events.

July 11: Dinosaur Discovery Day: Bring Your Own Fossil – Explore for dinosaur fossils on the trail and learn about other fossils at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center. Bring a fossil from home for expert identification; take a real fossil home. Free. 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: 303-697-3466 or www.dinoridge.org.

July 11: 4-H Livestock Day at Clear Creek History Park in Golden: CHICKENS . Sheep, goats, rabbits, cattle, and even more chickens are scheduled to visit on select days in June and July. Ever wonder what it takes to raise a hog or what a cow smells like up close? This is your opportunity to find out from local experts at Jefferson County 4-H. 
Event. Meet the families raising animals for the Jefferson County Fair held in August. Animals and their owners will be around from 10-2 with presentations at 11:00 and 1:00 on Saturday. www.goldenhistorymuseums.org 303-278-3557.

July 11 & 12: Colorado Railroad Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration. Info: www.CRRM.org

July 11 & 12: Morrison Intercanyon Fire/Rescue – Flea market at Station 3, 8445 U.S. Highway 285. 8-4 Saturday, 9-3 Sunday.

July 11 &12: German Fest in Morrison. 3rd annual "German Fest Denver" with Original Colbitzer Musikanten, Helmut Fricker & Band, Edelweiss & Kickers Schuhplattlers & German Language Students, TEV Edelweiss Pavilion/Festival Grounds 17832 Hwy. 8, Morrison. www.tevedelweiss.org

July 11 & 25: Blacksmith Demo Days at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. 303-278-3557. Info: www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

July 13: Film On The Rocks / Office Space with Gregory Alan Isakov. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

July 13: Andy Smith Sr. Memorial Special Needs Golf Tournament. Hiwan Golf Club. Info: www.specialneedsgolf.com.

July 17: Rattlesnake Lecture at Matthews/Winters Park. This should give you information on how to stay safe when hiking or biking our foothill trails. It will also cover why we need snakes in our mountain parks and how they survive. The more you learn, the better your chances of dealing with an encounter, should one occur. No registration is required.

July 18: Extreme Youth Racing Fund Raiser & Car Show – Heritage Square, Golden. Info: 303-279-2789 or www.heritagesquare.info/events.

July 18: 4-H Livestock Day at Clear Creek History Park in Golden: CATTLE. Sheep, goats, rabbits, cattle, and even more chickens are scheduled to visit on select days in June and July. Ever wonder what it takes to raise a hog or what a cow smells like up close? This is your opportunity to find out from local experts at Jefferson County 4-H. 
Event. Meet the families raising animals for the Jefferson County Fair held in August. Animals and their owners will be around from 10-2 with presentations at 11:00 and 1:00 on Saturday. www.goldenhistorymuseums.org 303-278-3557.

July 19: Old Timers Picnic – Sponsored by the Confier Historical Society at the Hiwan Homestead. Info: 720-497-7650.

July 22: Film On The Rocks / Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby with Back Door Slam. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

July 22-26: Buffalo Bill Days in Golden… golf tourney, parade, kids’ ‘Muttin Bustin’, the western style contests, and the two car shows. The music entertainment has been booked and includes Chris Daniels and the Kings on Friday night and the Dale Watson band for Austin, Texas… Info: www.buffaloBillDays.com.

July 23-25: Fun Family Events at Bear Creek Lake Park – Scavenger hunt, Adventure race and music by the Tropical Coyotes. Lakewood. Info: 303-697-6157 or www.lakewood.org.

July 25: Bike Tour of Sustainable Housing led by Steve Stevens (Golden Oldy Cyclery) to Larson Home on Lookout Mountain. Depart 8am at 17224 West 17th Place in Golden. www.GoldenOldy.org

July 25-26: Main Street Days – An annual sidewalk sale event! Evergreen. Info: www.HeartofEvergreen.com.

July 28: Film On The Rocks / Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade with the World's Largest Music Lesson. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

August 1: Hard Hats and High Heels Gala for Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity – Wine, beer, and food tastings, fun “Habitat” games, music and more at the Grand Preserve. Evergreen. Info: 303-674-1127 ext. 3 or www.bluesprucehabitat.org.

August 1: Second Bike Tour of Sustainable Housing led by Steve Sevens. From Golden to Patty Roberts & Al Hislop home on Lookout Mountain. . www.GoldenOldy.org

August 04: Film On The Rocks / Ghostbusters with Opie Gone Bad and Julia Bryan. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

August 6 – 9: Docuwest Film Festival – A first annual event for budding filmmakers to debut their one- to three-minute short films. Foothills Art Center, Golden. Info: 303-279-3922 or www.foothillsartcenter.org.

August 7: 6th Annual Business Appreciation Lunch & Awards Ceremony – Wheat Ridge. Info: 303-235-2806 or rstachelski@ci.wheatridge.co.uws.

August 8: Bavarian Night with entertainment by the Rhinelanders at the Humphrey Museum west of Bergen Park. Dinner of traditional brats, German potato salad and beer!
Advance tickets are available through the museum for $15.00. 303-674-5429 www.hmpm.org.

August 7-28: Flicks in the Square – Sit back with family-friendly outdoor movies in Town Square, starting at dusk. Fridays in August. Olde Town Arvada, Olde Wadsworth and Grandview Avenue. Info: 303-420-6100 or www.historicarvada.org/news/calendar.html.

August 7-28: Movies & Music in the Park - Families are invited to bring a picnic supper, listen to the music, and settle in for a film under the stars. Free. Fridays in August in Parfet Park at the SE corner of 10th and Washington in Golden. Info: www.goldengreat.org/MMIPT.htm.

August 8 & 22: Blacksmith Demo Days at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. 303-278-3557. Info: www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

August 9: National Hero’s Day – Heritage Square, Golden. Info: 303-279-2789 or wwww.heritagesquare.info/events.

August 10: Children’s Summer Tea and Party – Fun and games for children at Hiwan Homestead Museum. Join us for a festive summer tea and party at the 120-year-old log mansion. Evergreen. Info: 720-497-7650.

August 12: Film On The Rocks / Donnie Darko with Bad Luck City. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

August 13-15: Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Three days of explosive fireworks, live music, car shows, parades, food, fun and, of course, beautiful carnations at center stage in Wheat Ridge. Info: www.WheatRidgeCarnationFestival.org.

August 14-16: Legends of the Old West Fest – Heritage Square, Golden. Info: 303-279-2789 or www.heritagesquare.info/events.

August 15: 2nd Annual Run the Rock 5k Race – An over hill and dale invigorating 5K trail run through the beautiful back country of Beaver Ranch Open Space Park. Info: 720-261-0860 or www.rock5k.com.

August 15: .5K Endurance Challenge – Join in Colorado’s shortest footrace to support Ralston House. The race will end at Town Square in Arvada with a celebration featuring live music and overstuffed gift bags for all participants. Info: 720-898-6745 or mosely@arvada.org.

August 18: Film On The Rocks / Top Gun with Paperbird and Bad Weather California. Red Rocks Amphitheater. Info: www.redrocksonline.com.

August 22-23: Rocky Mountain Regional Fly In and Air Show – The Colorado Sport International Air Show, formerly the Front Range Air Show, will feature the thrill of high performance aerobatics, nostalgic warbirds and modern military flight demonstrations. Info: 303-271-4850 or www.rmrfi.org.

August 22: Night at the Humhrey Museum for adults only! Guests may pitch their tents at 4pm and camp out, or park their RVs and be treated to tours of the museum, a western style dinner, séance and readers, capped off by a drum circle late in the evening. One of the biggest mysteries to unveil is: Where did Hazel's Flame, Roy the Ranch Hand, go? Advance tickets are available through August 19th and are $25.00. 303-674-5429 www.hmpm.org.

August 29-30: Chile Harvest Festival – This Colorado tradition celebrates traditional and contemporary Spanish Colonial art, music, food and, of course, chiles. Combines the culture and art of the Chicano community with family fun and entertainment. Lakewood’s Heritage Center in Belmar Park. Info: 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood.org.

September 5 & 9: Blacksmith Demo Days at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. Info: 303-278-3557 or www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27: A Day Out with Thomas – September 12-13, 19-21, 26-27: Day Out With Thomas – Thomas the Tank Engine is going to be at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Tickets are $18.00 per person and available online at www.ticketweb.com or onsite at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Info: 303-279-4591 or www.CRRM.org

September 19-20: Festival Italiano – The sixth annual Festival Italiano Food & Wine Festival at Belmar will feature over 70 of the finest Italian food, wine, and artisan vendors from the area. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lakewood. Info: 303-742-1520 or www.belmarcolorado.com/events.php.

September 21: Seventh Annual Reflections of Peace – A community candlelighting for Peace on Earth. “Reflections of Peace” is an interfaith, non-political event. Evergreen. Info: 303-674-9454 or info@EvergreenPeace.org.

September 26: Fourth Annual Outdoor Quilt Festival – More than 100 colorful quilts and coverlets will be displayed in and around Hiwan Homestead Museum. Evergreen. Info: 720-497-7650.

October 2: “Knock Your Boots Off” Chili Cookoff – Golden. Info: www.goldencochamber.org.

October 3-4: Cider Days – Celebrate the autumn season at the 34th Annual Cider Days harvest festival! Lakewood’s Heritage Center in Belmar Park. Info: 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood.org.

October 10: Wine in the Woods – Rotary Club. Evergreen.

October 10: Festival of Scarecrows – Bring costumed kids for the parade, navigate the corn maze, find a perfect pumpkin, and be sure to visit all the scarecrows. Olde Town Arvada, Olde Wadsworth and Grandview Avenue. Info: 303-420-6100 or www.historicarvada.org/news/calendar.html.

October 17: Kiwanis Club of Evergreen Pancake Breakfast – Annual Pancake Breakfast, Raffle, and Silent Auction. Evergreen High School. Info: djberk5@comcast.net.

Sep 21: Seventh Annual Reflections of Peace. Come together with a candle to light from 7:30 for 5 minutes at the pond at Buchanan Recreation Center in North Evergreen. This interfaith, non-political gathering begins at 7:00pm offers sharing of words and songs relating to Peace on Earth. We will then circle The Pond in candlelight, and at 7:30 observe five minutes of silence for personal meditation, prayers, and intentions for peace. Reflections of Peace is being held along with many worldwide events on the U.N. “International Day of Peace,” 303-674-9454 info@EvergreenPeace.org.

October 3: Colorado Renewable Energy Society tour. www.Cres-energy.org

Oct 10: Wine in the Woods - Evergreen Rotary Club.

October 17: Tea Time at the Astor House: Isabella Bird - Hear the true stories of romance and adventure penned by this remarkable woman, author of A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains. Featuring Lynne Swanson. 11:30 a.m. Astor House Museum, 822 12th Street, Golden. Info: www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

October 30: Halloween Crazy Days – Golden. Info: www.goldencochamber.org.

October 30: Trick or Treat Street – Bring the family to Olde Town for a safe and friendly night of trick-or-treating. Local merchants welcome the little ghosts and goblins from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Olde Town Arvada, Olde Wadsworth and Grandview Avenue. Info: 303-420-6100 or www.historicarvada.org/news/calendar.html.

October 31: Annual Halloween Walk – Join us for Halloween in Downtown Evergreen. Bring your costumed goblins downtown for safe and fun trick-or-treating. Visit the merchants on Main Street. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: www.HeartofEvergreen.com.

November 5-7: Colorado Environmental Film Festival – Golden. Info: www.ceff.net.

November 5-7: Colorado Environmental Film Festival at American Mountaineering Center. “Mid-year fundraising event” featuring the Sundance Film Festival hit movie Flow and also offer a sneak peek of films being considered for the 2009 lineup. Flow is Irena Salina’s award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century – the world water crisis. Interviews with scientists and activists intelligently reveal the rapidly building crisis, at both the global and human scale, and the film introduces many of the governmental and corporate culprits behind the water grab, while begging the question “can anyone really own water? 6:30 PM. Cost is $15.00. Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, 15260 South Golden Rd, Golden, CO 80401 Info: www.ceff.net or303-273-9527.

November 7: Starry Western Night – An Event to Support Art for the Mountain Community – Includes wine and beer, appetizers, a silent auction, dinner, and live entertainment. 6:00-10:00 p.m. $75 per ticket. Info: info@mountainart.org.

November 15: The Mark of Zorro – Accompanied live by the Mont Alto Motion Pictures Orchestra. 2:00 p.m. Lakewood Cultural Center. Info: 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood.org.

November 20-December 24: Olde Golden Christmas – Golden. Info: www.goldencochamber.org.

November 28: Breakfast with Santa – Kick off the holidays and get into the Christmas spirit by having Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: www.HeartofEvergreen.com.

December 4: Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk – Golden. Info: www.goldencochamber.org.

December 12th & 13th: Tea Time at the Astor House: Holiday Music & Carols. Enjoy sipping tea as you listen to Christmas carols and classic songs of Victorian times. Saturday: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon & 3:00 p.m. Just Desserts; Sunday: 12:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Luncheons. Astor House Museum, 822 12th Street, Golden. Info: www.goldenhistorymuseums.org.

December 5, 12, 19: Olde Golden Christmas on Parade – Washington Avenue in the historic downtown district of Golden. Info: www.goldencochamber.org.

Dec 4: Evergreen’s 18th Annual Holiday Walk. Join Santa and the Evergreen Downtown Business Association for a walk that begins at 5pm at the Lake House with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling, the tree lighting ceremony and the walk into town with Santa. Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6:30 - 9:00 PM for a nominal fee. Enjoy holiday music, the Walking Christmas Tree, horse drawn trolley rides and much more free entertainment up and down Main Street. Refreshments are served at the many shops and galleries with activities and specials for young and old alike. www.HeartofEvergreen.co.

December 4: Evergreen Holiday Walk – Beautiful Christmas decorations, music, holiday treats, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a massive Christmas tree with lavish decorations, and a giant helping of Christmas cheer. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hiwan Homestead Museum, Evergreen. Info: 720-497-7650.

December 7: Lagniappe & Tree Lighting – Celebrate Lagniappe (“lawn-yahp”) as Olde Town merchants thank their loyal customers with small gifts of appreciation. Olde Town Arvada, Olde Wadsworth and Grandview Avenue. Info: 303-420-6100 or www.historicarvada.org/news/calendar.html.

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