Introducing the “Boots, Buckles, and Chuckles” Night of Comedy fundraiser for Special Kids Special Families! Join us for an evening of laughter and entertainment as we come together to support Special Kids Special Families Zach’s Place program which is one of only two licensed daycare facilities in the state of Colorado with the focus and training to care for children ages 2.5-18 with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities. This exciting comedy event will not only raise funds but also spread joy and raise awareness about the incredible work done by the organization.The event includes a hilarious one hour ventriloquist act by Comedian, Greg Claassen. Get ready to laugh out loud as Greg’s “friends” are unleashed on stage. Ventriloquism means literally “speaking from the belly” which is where you’ll be laughing from when Greg Claassen leaves the stage! Guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and leave you with a smile on your face. In addition, bid on some unique items and experiences at our silent auction, including sports memorabilia, vacation packages, spa treatments, and so much more thanks to the generosity of donations from local businesses and supporters. 100% of all proceeds from the auction will go directly to Zach’s Place center. Enjoy a delectable selection of buffet style food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the event. A free drink ticket is included with every admission.How can you make a difference? Attend the event as a guest. Purchase your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter and philanthropy. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues along to share in the fun while supporting a worthy cause. Sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Become a corporate sponsor and showcase your commitment to the community. Various sponsorship levels are available, offering exposure and recognition for your brand during the event. Join major sponsors like J2D Electric, Leavitt Group, Aetna, Humana, Flood and Peterson, Classic Homes, Alzheimer’s Association, Thrivent and many more!If you can’t make the event, why not help spread the word! Share this event with your network! Use social media platforms, community bulletin boards, and word-of-mouth to inform others about this incredible comedy fundraiser. Every mention counts and can help us reach a wider audience.Remember, the “Boots, Buckles, and Chuckles” Night of Comedy fundraiser for Special Kids Special Families aims to bring joy and support to children with special needs and their families. Your participation and generosity will go a long way in making a positive impact in their lives.Get your boots on, buckle up, and prepare for an evening filled with laughter and compassion. Together, let’s make a difference! SKSFcolorado.org.Date: Saturday, September 30th
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm
Venue: Boot Barn Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, CO Springs, CO 80921
Ticket Price: Early bird pricing through 8/31 @ $85/person; then $95/pp
Dress Code: Western attire (optional but encouraged)
Age limit: preferred 15 & older to attend
Event Type: Community
NEVER GIVE UP DAY
The city of Loveland Proclaims Never Give Up Day. August 18 is officially Never Give Up Day! The city of Loveland joins community members in celebrating Never Give Up Day on August 18th, 2023. Never Give Up Day is a celebration focused on cultivating a mindset of determination and highlights the unbelievable power of individuals who simply refuse to give in to life’s challenges.
Never Give Up Day provides a common platform that inspires individuals and professionals to organize virtual and physical events to take place on a local or national scale. The Mayoral proclamation signals the city’s role in recognizing the importance of perseverance and encourages awareness-raising activities. On Never Give Up Day we praise those who have won and achieved great things, and we admire those who struggle and know no despair.
Francisco Fort Day
Francisco Fort Day takes place in the plaza of Francisco Fort Museum, Colorado’s only surviving adobe fort.When: July 28th and July 29th
Kick off-Opening and Free Street Dance, Friday night July 28th, 5 pm to 9 pm, featuring food by Mario and the Cornmasters and music by Dynamix.
Saturday, July 29th, 7:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser at 7:00 with folk singing, followed by a full day of live music, performances, presentations, and family fun. Sarsaparilla in the saloon, Buck skinners, mountain men, crafters, artists, authors, and naturalists. Blacksmithing demonstrations in the fort’s blacksmith shop. Lots of events and activities for kids. Chicken Bingo, Duck race if the Cuchara is running. Pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispanic Families of Huerfano County, courtesy of the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation. Come see where history lives in Huerfano County and experience the creative spirit of the Spanish Peaks Region.
The event is free and open to the public.Full list of performers, demonstrators, and vendors on our website. www.franciscofort.org
Tundra – Dance Performance
Tundra is dance performance on July 28th and 29th at the Truss House in RiNo Denver. The purpose of this work is to reframe the misconception that these are cold, frozen, lifeless places disconnected from human existence are actually teeming with life, in constant motion and never-ending transition–from moving rocks and shifting glaciers to curious pikas burrowing deep in the snow. Our goal is to have the audience walk away with a deeper connection to the tundra, a newfound appreciation of how climate change in the mountains will affect us down here in the front range, and a better understanding of why we should protect this ecosystem. The performance is family friendly and intended to build an emotional connection to this particular environment and its related issues, while our environmental partner will help address scientific questions and channel the audience’s emotions into actions.
Introduction to Liberation Arts and Community Engagement
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS, LEADERS, PROJECT MANAGERS, AND ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED! Join Local Theater Company on July 23, 3:30-5:30 pm MT for a public workshop, Introduction to Liberation Arts and Community Engagement, with acclaimed educator Dr. Brent Blair.This two-hour introductory workshop will provide newcomers and those familiar with this type of work with the basic foundations of Theatre of the Oppressed (TO), a form of community-devised theater making that endows citizen participants with agency to craft and perform stories, and some post-colonial tenets of Liberation Arts and Community Engagement (LACE). The workshop includes basic theoretical foundations of TO/LACE, essential game playing and social preparation for collective arts projects for social change, and the fundamental tools of devising and performing an interactive Forum Theatre scene around a specific issue relevant to the participants.
Live Music with The States Duo
The Music Duo will perform from 5:30-7 pm Friday, July 7, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Janie Stein and Martin Bates play bluegrass, western, country, folk, and soft-rock. Martin plays guitar, ukulele, and harmonica, while Janie provides vocal harmonies and plays the guitar, melodica, and ukulele. The Museum is open from 5-8 pm with free admission for First Friday Art Walk. Deutschland Through Students’ Eyes, curated by students at Fort Collins High School, is on exhibit in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Castle Rock Star Lighting
Starlighting is an annual traditional community ceremony that includes lighting the star on top of Castle Rock followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include: Caroling, dancing, ice skating, Santa Claus, Kid’s activity zone, non-profit booths, food vendors, hot chocolate, and the chili supper at the Firehouse adds to this Norman Rockwell experience.Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce created the beloved Starlighting event in 1962, which celebrates the holiday season featured by the lighting of the star on top of the Rock (the star was first lit in 1936).Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Historic Wilcox Square
Downtown Castle Rock & Festival ParkOngoing festivities throughout the day include strolling carolers, dance groups and other live entertainment on every corner. There’s a kids zone, hot chocolate and games to entertain the kiddos as well as adult beverages and plenty of food trucks. Non profit and sponsor booths will line the streets offering holiday goodies and trinkets. Santa Claus visits (2pm-4:15pm) and the chili supper at the Firehouse complete this Norman Rockwell experience.
The actual ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM on the main stage, with the lighting of The Star at approximately 5:30 PM, followed immediately by fireworks.
Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund Thompson Education Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
— Shotgun Style, 4-Person Scramble —Thompson Education Foundation honors the legacy of Dr. Stan Scheer and continues his spirit of generosity through the Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund. The Scheer Student Opportunity Fund provides gap funding for Thompson School District students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities to ensure opportunities when there are financial barriers in the way.Registration includes:
* 1 Foursome with 2 carts
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Opportunity to win the HOLE IN ONE prize of $10,000
* Opportunity to donate for Mulligan passes
* Opportunity to donate to win ‘Beat the Pro’
* Opportunity to donate for “Loose Ends”
* Chance to win $360 PER PLAYER golf credit at Mariana Butte!
* Support of an incredible non-profit that serves Loveland students and familiesCost: $140 for individual golfer, $560 for a foursomeSponsorships are still available! Tickets go on sale July 7!
Art Market at Metamorphosis and Tie-Dye Party
We are so very excited to be able to host our third annual Summer Art Market at our Studio and Gallery in Lyons, Colorado.
A little about our plans…
DATES: Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th
TIME: 11am to 5pm each day
-Join us for a lovely indoor/ outdoor art market loaded with a variety of local Artisans.
-There will be all varieties of artforms present from paint, ceramics, illustration, clothing, leatherwork, resin and more!
-Musicians each day
-There will be no tattooing during the event, a great opportunity to meet and greet our tattooists
-We will have a raffle for free tattoos up to a $500 value
-We will be having a DIY tie dye party! $25 for a studio shirt with our logo and +$5 to tie-dye it OR bring your own shirt and pay $15 to tie dye it! Shirts must be 100% cotton for BYOS! Please let us know if you’d like us to order you a shirt and we’ll make sure we have it the day of for you!We will be making announcements for attendees periodically!We are so excited to celebrate local art with you!
The Meta Crew
Metamorphosis Tattoo and Art Gallery
@tattoometamorphosis
www.metamorphosistattoostudio.com
Bluegrass on The Arkansas
Near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado, you will find a delightful venue for your holiday weekend and an opportunity to enjoy bluegrass music, food, drink, and fun for all ages.Bluegrass on the Arkansas, an annual fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Salida, will be back Memorial Day Weekend May 27th and 28th this year. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped make the 2022 show an awesome success!!This is a FREE event that our community has enjoyed for 20 years that draws visitors to and locals the same. In addition to an exciting two days of bluegrass bands, both local and from out of town, we are having food trucks for your convenience and enjoyment. Rotarians will again be pouring SoulCraft beer from the beer truck and hoping to supply sustainable, reusable cups for the event. A Bouncy House will be available for kids on Sunday and nonalcoholic beverages (as well as wine and hard spritzers) will be available. Come join us in supporting Salida Rotary and enjoying BlueGrass on the Arkansas at Riverside Park: all make this a fun weekend.This event is the main fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Salida. We are proud to help the youth of our community not only by providing vocational and scholastic scholarships but also by giving to other local nonprofits throughout Chaffee County. All proceeds of the event go to support our seniors and community organizations who work hard to make a difference.