Our (urp) natural world
Animal Grossology, The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker; 720-488-3300, the
Better out than in.
Learn which insect throws up a little before it eats, race dung beetles, and pull a measuring tape to find out how long a tapeworm can grow. This raucous exhibit is kid-friendly (“Honey is bee barf!”) if occasionally off-putting for decorous adults, who should skip the “Plain Talk Express” on why dogs greet each other by going straight for the other dog’s tail.
Telluride’s trash or treasure?
Telluride Town Council, 10 a.m. Oct. 28, Town Council Chambers, Rebekah Hall, 113. W. Columbia, Telluride
Free Box. It might be curtains for Telluride’s legendary Freecycle source of clothing and household items from towels to TVs. High-end shopkeepers don’t like it, and opponents say it’s used as a dump. Say your piece at the town meeting that decides the Free Box’s fate.
Fill ‘er up for 56 cents!
Johnson’s Corner 56th anniversary, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Johnson’s Corner, 2842 S.E. Frontage Road, Loveland (I-25 exit 254); 970- 667-2069, johnsons
Let he who is without cinnamon. . . .
To celebrate 56 years of ceaseless operations, this Colorado landmark offers 56-cent food and drink specials, including a deal on its celebrated cinnamon rolls. Other deals feature biscuits and gravy, burger and chips, grilled cheese and chips.
