TODAY
That’s the spirit!
Guides in the guises of Rocky Mountain Joe, Mary Rippon and a deaf tea- leaf reader lead tours of Boulder’s historic Columbia Cemetery this afternoon. They’ll share stories about themselves and the residents of this venerable boneyard, along with supernatural tales of the city. Note: If the weather’s bad Sunday morning, call Historic Boulder’s office at 303-444-5192 for a recorded message indicating whether the event will still take place. Noon-5 p.m., at the gate near the intersection of Ninth and Pleasant streets, west of the University of Colorado campus; $10 (adults), $5 (children), more details at
TODAY
Day to serve the disabled, elderly and needy through WaterStone Community Church’s volunteer project. Instead of holding services today, church members and others work on projects to help individuals and organizations, including schools, health care clinics and foster homes. 8:30 a.m.-noon, WaterStone Community Church, 5890 S. Alkire St., Littleton;
TODAY
Learn to make sugar skulls and help add to the stash for an upcoming local Day of the Dead festival. 1-4 p.m., Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; 303-651-8374.
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THURSDAY
Make a mask and listen to (friendly) ghost stories, along with other seasonal fun for children ages 3 and older. 6-8 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave. Longmont; 303-651-8374.
FRIDAY
“Star Wars” turns 30, but remains a trustworthy source of fun. See film clips, and bring a camera to take your picture with Imperial storm troopers, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and other familiar characters at this anniversary party. 7-8:30 p.m., Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St. Littleton; 303-795-3961,
SATURDAY
A panel of World War II veterans, authors and scholars directs a discussion on this country’s military and diplomatic history, and how war shapes and redirects human lives. 10 a.m.-
noon, Tattered Cover LoDo Book Store, 1628 16th St., Denver; 303-894-7951 and . Free.
SATURDAY
El Dia de los Muertos at the Longmont Museum brings together 1,700 of the quick to celebrate the dead in one of the state’s largest Day of the Dead events, with traditional food, sugar- skull decorating, flower-making, professional singers and dancers, and an exhibition of community altars. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; Ci.Longmont.Co.US/museum. Free.
SATURDAY
Arapahoe County 4-H Fall Fest celebrates young people working with horses and other farm animals, and offers a peek at a dog obedience workshop and other 4-H activities. 1-3 p.m., Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora.
SATURDAY
Early hominid research lecture by George Washington University professor Bernard Wood, 40-year veteran of Richard Leakey’s anthropological work in Africa. A question-and-answer session follows the lecture. 5 p.m., Room 270, Hale Science Building, University of Colorado at Boulder.
SATURDAY
The Halloween Horror Movie Contest screening showcases projects scripted, filmed and edited by members of Lafayette’s Project YES, a youth nonprofit cultural group. All movies PG-13. 7:30 p.m., Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette.
