Complimentary topographical maps, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 25, U.S. Geological Survey map sales room, Building 810, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood
Free maps.
The USGS map store is giving away bundles of government surplus topographical maps. The maps make innovative gift wrap, add a new dimension to craft projects. Available only to in-person visitors.
Monumental images
Monumental Memories exhibit, visitors center, Colorado National Monument, Fruita; 970-858-3617, ext. 363
Phototastic.
Visiting the Grand Valley? Make time to check out the photographs, including a 1936 snapshot of women climbing a pitch at the Colorado National Monument, and submissions from hikers, cyclists and others.
Merry MST3K!
6 p.m. Wednesday (live), 6 p.m. Thursday (encore) at specific cinemas between Greeley and Pueblo, “Mystery Science Theater 3000” talking heads tackle aging TV holiday specials; visit fathom for locations and tickets.
Shorts-travaganza.
Servo and Crow join “Weird Al” Yankovich to mercilessly taunt the idiosyncratic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and other Christmas chestnuts annually resurrected by ad-hungry TV stations. Talk about a holiday classic in the making!
