TODAY
Darfur Awareness Day
A symbolic torch relay stop and rally unites Darfur refugees, activists and Colorado politicians in calling attention to the genocide of Sudanese in Darfur, where more than 400,000 have been killed and an additional 2.5 million displaced by the Janjaweed militants. Protesters are calling for an embargo of Sudanese oil and other products of a government they say is complicit with the deadly military group. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cheesman Park, Franklin Street and East Eighth Avenue
MORE FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
Learn more about epidermolysis bullosa, an incurable rare disorder that makes children’s lives miserable, and meet families and others familiar with the condition. 6-9 p.m., Mount Princeton Room, Children’s Hospital, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora;
WEDNESDAY
Motet 10th Annual Halloween Show features an uncanny impersonation of Jamiroquai, the Grammy Award-winning British funk/soul band the Motet has chosen for their musical costume this year. Tickets: $15 to $17. 9 p.m., Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver; 303-297-1772, .
WEDNESDAY
All aboard the Forney Museum’s ghost train for a Halloween community festival. Children in costume get in free; the treat for adults is a reduced admission ($5). Refreshments, a piñata, goodies and crafts admid the charming collection of rare and unusual trains, cars, trolley cars and other forms of transportation. 3 to 8 p.m., Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., 303-297-1113
THURSDAY
“Left to Tell” is the title of Tutsi author Immaculee Ilibagiza’s book, which chronicles her 91-day ordeal hiding from murderous Hutu militia members. Ilibagiza will speak, and answer questions following a screening of her documentary “The Diary of Immaculee.” Tickets: $38. 7:30 p.m., Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.
SATURDAY
Meet the rainbow-tailed cow and other hand-carved carousel animals residing in their winter quarters, open to the public for the first time. Enjoy hot cider, cookies and enter the $1 Golden Ticket raffle to win the first ride on the carousel when it opens next summer. Noon to 5 p.m., 50 Wolftongue Road, 110 N. Jefferson St., Nederland; 303-258-3586, .
SATURDAY and NOV. 11
Snow-free sled dog racing – that’s Dryland Sleddog Mushing, which uses non-motorized scooters. Trail-racing categories for single dogs, plus two- and four-dog teams. Free. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventures Unlimited Ranches, 18325 County Road 366, Buena Vista; 719-395-4181, .
