This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Aims Community College
-SA|Sixth annual High Plains Chautauqua “Shake, Rattle and Roll: 1945-1960,” a five-day series of living history presentations wraps up Saturday. Times vary|
Free|The Big Tent, Aims Community College, 5401 W. 20th St., 303-894-7951, ceh.org, highplainschautauqua.org|GREELEY
Denver Dumb Friends League
F & SA|Both DDFL locations hosting the annual “Wags & Purrs Adopt-a-thon,” 9 a.m.-9 p.m.|Free admission|2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver, Buddy Center, 4556 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, 303-751-5772, ext. 1378; ddfl.org
Dreamcatcher Direct
Instruction Centers
SA|Hosting its 10th anniversary celebration, “A Summer Jubilee,” to support the Legacy of Learning. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Silent auction, music, food, children’s entertainment and more is included|$7 suggested donation, proceeds help the non-
profit organization help Boulder County children learn reading, writing, spelling and math|5440 Conestoga Court, 303-444-
8422, dreamcatcherlearning.com|BOULDER
Lucky Three Ranch/Ellis Ranch
TH|Author Meredith Hodges hosts a celebration of Jasper, the star of her children’s book and animated video, “Jasper: The Story of a Mule.” A barbecue is 2-4 p.m. at Lucky Three Ranch. A BBQ (5-7 p.m.) and concert follows at the Ellis Ranch|Tickets vary, advance ticket sales only for the barbecue|Just off West Highway 34, 800-816-7566, jasperthemule.com, luckthreeranch.com|LOVELAND
Heritage Grove
SA|Music, children’s activities, food and more is included in the Mountain Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|Free|Next to Hiwan Homestead Museum, 4208 S. Timbervale Drive, 303-674-6262|EVERGREEN
LadyFest Out West
-SU|Offers musical acts, speakers, a short film series, workshops and more all showcasing the achievements of women. Times vary|Festival venues include The Hi-Dive (7 S. Broadway), Hysteria (114 S. Broadway), Double Entendre (120 S. Broadway), The POD Art Gallery (554 Santa Fe Drive), The Assembly (766 Santa Fe Drive). ladyfestoutwest.org
Lakewood’s Heritage Center
SA & SU|The fifth annual Lakewood Art Fest, a juried fine art festival featuring works by more than 40 local and regional artists. Live music and children’s activities are also included. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|
$2, $1 children 12 and under, proceeds benefit Lakewood’s ArtVentures program|
801 S. Yarrow St., 303-987-7850, lakewood.org|LAKEWOOD
Limon Heritage Celebration
SA|The 14th annual Heritage Celebration, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Activities include tours, demonstrations, children’s activities, a quilt show, farmer’s market, barbecue and more|Locations include the Depot, Exhibit Building and Railroad Park, 719-775-8605, townoflimon.com|LIMON
Littleton’s Western Welcome Week
TH-AUG. 21|The annual community celebration, with the theme “Embrace the Spirit of Learning,” offers more than 40 events including art shows, a parade, fireworks, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. Times vary|
Various locations in Littleton, 303-794-
4870, westernwelcomeweek.com|LITTLETON
Parade of Homes at Pradera
-SEPT. 5|”2005 Parade of Homes” offers tours of seven custom homes, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily|Tickets vary, can be purchased at Pradera or King Soopers|Interstate 25 and Founders Parkway, paradeofhomesdenver.com
Paris Street Market
SA|An open-air vintage and antique market, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free|Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, 303-795-7149|LITTLETON
Park Lane Pavilion in River Run
-SU|Seventh annual “Mountain Art Gathering,” a three-day art show. Also features a gala dinner with a live auction, tonight, call for details and reservations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Children’s activities, music and food is also included|Free admission. Proceeds benefit Summit Foundation|970-453-5970|KEYSTONE
The Ranch
-TU|The 2005 Larimer County Fair continues with the theme “There’s Magic in the Fair.” Activities include a fishing aquarium, petting zoo, exhibits, musical entertainment, a carnival, food and more. Times vary|Prices vary|Interstate I-25 at Crossroads Boulevard (exit 259), 877-544-8499, larimercountyfair.org|
LOVELAND
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur
Center
SA & SU|Hosting “Critter Fest 2005,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Division of Wildlife will be on hand along with reptiles, bats, raptors, llamas and more along with organizations supporting dog and cat rescues|
201 S. Fairview St., 719-686-1820, rmdrc.com|WOODLAND PARK
Southeast Weld County
TH-AUG. 14|Southeast Weld County Fair and Rodeo offers rodeo shows, a cook-off, children’s activities, a parade and more. Times vary|Keenesburg Fair Grounds, 303-536-4389, 303-732-9300, keenesburgco.com|KEENESBURG
Spanish Peaks Art Council
SA & SU|Sponsoring a self-guided Studio/Gallery Tour in La Veta and nearby sites. Maps available at the Gallery in the Park on West Ryus in La Veta|La Veta is on Highway 12, take exit 52 or 49 off Interstate 25, 719-742-3074|LA VETA
NATURE
Butterfly Pavilion
Tropical conservatory for butterflies and other invertebrates. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
|$7.95 adults, $5.95 seniors and Westminster residents, $4.95 ages 4-12|6252 W. 104th Ave., 303-469-5441, butterflies.org|WESTMINSTER
Castlewood Canyon State Park
This week’s programs include “Art in the Park, Part 6: Art, Photo and Story Show and Tell,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday|Reservations required for all programs. $5 daily pass required on all vehicles entering the park or annual State Parks pass|2989 S. Colorado 83, 303-688-5242; parks.state.co.us|
FRANKTOWN
Denver Botanic Gardens
Twenty-three acres featuring more than 32,000 plants from such distant places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday|1005 York St., 720-865-3500, denverbotanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
F |Free day for Colorado residents today. The nature preserve offers nature trails, wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse and more|8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, 303-973-3705|LITTLETON
Denver Zoo
The zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals, representing 750 species. Visitors can experience an indoor rain forest in Tropical Discovery, sea lion show, gorilla, big cat feedings and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, admission gates close at 5 p.m.|$7-$11, free ages 3 and under|City Park, 303-376-4800, denverzoo.org
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
This week’s programs include a “Night Creatures” hike, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday. Reservations required|The monument is located two miles south of the town of Florissant which is 35 miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24, 719-748-3253
|FLORISSANT
Garden of the Gods
Nature walks offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily; various nature presentations offered daily; visit the center and find out how the rocks got there; junior ranger program for children 7-12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily|1805 N. 30th St., 719-634-
6666|COLORADO SPRINGS
Gates Planetarium
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily|Combination museum and planetarium tickets available during the day: $13, $9 ages 3-18 and 65 and over; evening tickets: $8, $5.50 ages 3-18 and 65 and over|Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 303-322-7009; dmns.org
Morrison Nature Center
SA|Hosting “Drawing at Star K Ranch,” 10 a.m. Must be 13 and up. Bring your drawing supplies and a folding chair. Reservations required for each program
|Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, 303-739-2428, auroragov.org|AURORA
Roxborough State Park
This week’s programs include “Astronomy – Stories of the Stars,” 7 p.m. today. Reservations required for all programs. Several hiking trails are available; no bikes or pets|Daily park pass $5 or $50 annual pass, required for all vehicles |4751 N. Roxborough Drive, 303-973-3959 |LITTLETON
Sand Creek at Stapleton
SA|Annual REI/Sand Creek Cleanup, 8 a.m.-noon. Volunteers are needed to clean up the trail and the creek, to build new trails and pull weeds. Volunteers will work with crew leaders. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, sturdy footwear and work gloves. Bring water, sunscreen and a snack|I-70 and Havana Street, registration is required, 303-468-
3260, sandcreekgreenway.org
TOURS
Actually Quite Nice Ltd.
Brew Tours
6703 Grandview Ave., 303-431-1440|
ARVADA
Antique District Tour
Explore Denver’s Broadway Antique District on a double-decker bus |303-744-
0281
Bear Creek Horse and Carriage
Old West carriage and hayrides|3033 S. Estes St., 303-980-6130|LAKEWOOD
Celestial Seasonings Tour
Free guided tours. Tea tasting, art department, production. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, hourly|4600 Sleepytime Drive, 303-
581-1202|BOULDER
Cherokee Ranch and Castle
A tour detailing the castle’s history, architecture and collection of art and antiques, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon Thursdays |$12|Afternoon tea and tour, 2 p.m. Thursdays|$30 ages 12 and over |303-688-5555|SEDALIA
Colorado Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion
TU|The Colorado Historical Society offers summer tours 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays through August|Free|400 E. Eighth Ave.
Colorado Historical Society
Offers a variety of two-hour walking tours of the Civic Center, LoDO and 17th Street, along with some specialty tours|
coloradohistory.org/programs/tours_treks.htm
Colorado Sightseer
Half- and full-day van tours of Denver, the foothills and Pikes Peak area. Call for times and dates|$30-$70 |303-423-
8200
Coors Field
Walking tour of the ballpark offered 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday on nongame days, through September; 10 a.m. and noon on evening game days; no tours afternoon game days. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation. Group tours of 25-
100 by appointment|$4-$6|20th and Blake streets, 303-762-5437
Denver History Tours
Choose from the “Golddust and Traildust Tour,” the “Victorian Denver” tour or the “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” tour|$20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 ages 12 and under, reservations required|720-234-7929
Evergreen Cemetery
SA|Fifth annual Evergreen Cemetery Historic Reenactment and Benefit Walking Tour, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Last tour leaves at 12:30 p.m.|$6, free children under 12|1005 S. Hancock Ave., 719-578-
6646, 719-630-7328|COLORADO SPRINGS
Fairmount Heritage
Foundation
F|Offering a “First Friday for Families” walking tour at the Fairmount Cemetery, 5:30 p.m.|$15 for families, members are free, picnic dinners welcome|430 S. Quebec St., 303-399-0692, ext. 173
Hammonds Candies
Free guided tours, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; reservations for 10 or more|4969 Colorado Blvd., 303-333-5588; hammondscandies.
com
Historic Audio Walking
Tour of LoDo
Explore historic LoDo with an audio walking tour usting a portable CD player or via cell phone by calling 703-637-9355. Use promo code 240 for 40-minute tour ($8) or code 280 for 80-minute tour ($15). Codes provide 72-hour access once activated. CD’s are available at the Tattered Cover or Visitor Center (16th and California). Pick up a tour map/brochure at the 16th Street Visitor Center, DIA, the Convention Center, downtown hotels or visit rmaguides.com. E-mail: tours@rmaguides.com; address Rocky Mountain Audio Guides, P O Box 22963, Denver, CO 80222; 303-898-7073. Quantity discount and custom packages available.
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Offers free guided tours of its facilities, Learn about LASP’s history and its current missions, visit the engineering labs, clean room and mission operations| 1234 Innovation Drive, 303-735-5814; lasp.colorado.edu|BOULDER
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
M-SA|Free tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. year-
round |13th and Ford streets, 303-277-
2337|GOLDEN
Pepsi Center Tours
Tour facilities, including press box and locker rooms. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Saturday|1000 Chopper Circle, 303-405-8556
Rockies Brewing Co.
Tours and beer tastings, 2 p.m. Monday-
Saturday Free|2880 Wilderness Place, 303-444-8448|BOULDER
Stephany’s Chocolates Factory
Free tours of a working chocolate factory for all ages. Monday-Thursday. Reservations required|6770 W. 52nd Ave.,303-
421-7229, ext. 111|ARVADA
Tours with Phil Goodstein
W|”Country Club,” 6-8 p.m. Meet in front of Bromwell School, Fourth Avenue and Columbine Street|Most tours are $10, packages of four are available for $30|303-333-1095
U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Visitors can explore renewable energy and energy efficiency concepts through an interactive exhibit hall and reading room. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday|
15013 Denver West Parkway, 303-384-
6565, nrel.gov|GOLDEN
