TODAY
“On the Road” again
Colorado beat generation icon Neal Cassady, a.k.a. — Dean Moriarty in Jack Kerouac’s “On The Road” and unnamed but immortalized by Ken Kesey and Hunter Thompson — would be 84 on Monday if he were still alive. That’s reason enough to throw a birthday party or two in his honor. Come for the cake, stay for the $1 Great Divide beer. Free. 2 to 5 p.m., My Brother’s Bar, 2376 15th St., Denver; 303-455-9991
MORE FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY or FEB. 22
The Denver Area Medical Veterinary Society, Denver Dumb Friends League and Metro Denver Shelter Alliance are holding free pet-care and -ownership classes in Spanish. The 90-minute classes begin at 6:30 p.m. each day. St. Dominic Parish Center, 2901 Grove St.,
FRIDAY
Firefighters with Durango Fire and Rescue will host a storytime for children as part of its “Fire Up Stories” program. Stories about fire and safety are included, and children can check out some fire equipment. The free program is offered at 10:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month. Durango Public Library, 1900 E. Third Ave., Durango, 970-375-3380
SATURDAY
Become a citizen scientist and head to Littleton as the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory is hosting a day of bird observation and education. The event is held in connection with a nationwide bird count taking place in backyards, parks and wildlife refuges Friday through Feb. 15. Saturday’s activities include bird hikes, talks with bird experts, bird identification and more. A bird walk for experienced birders begins the day at 8 a.m. A beginner bird walk is at 9 a.m. followed by “Birding 101” at 10 a.m. Activities continue until noon. Binoculars and refreshments will be provided. Admission is $2. Call or visit the website for more information. The Inn at Hudson Gardens, located north of the main parking lot, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565 ext. 303, ,
SATURDAY
Celebrate the Chinese New Year as the Denver Chinese Cultural Center presents an afternoon program at the Aurora History Museum. Activities include traditional folk dances, children’s crafts including calligraphy and paper cutting, storytelling and more. 2-3:30 p.m., 15001 E. Alameda Parkway, $5, $4 for residents, call 303-326-8650 for reservations.
THROUGH FEB. 28
Skate on ice skaters! Both WinterSkate rinks will now be open through the end of the month. You can go to the Village at FlatIron Crossing or to downtown Louisville. Both locations are open daily.
UPCOMING
Feb. 20
“Eat (healthy) chocolate and Get a ‘Beachbody'” is the theme of the Lost and Found Inc. Wellness Fair. The fair offers products and services for metabolic testing, screenings for predictors of breast cancer and other cancers affecting women, along with healthy kid snacks and drinks. Lost and Found Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides intervention, rehabilitation and restoration services for at-risk children, youths, adults and families. Preventive Health Now LLC, a locally owned business, will perform screenings for $50 that measure blood pressure, pulse, BMI and more. Call 303-420-8080 ext. 1203 to make a screening appointment. 9 a.m. to noon, Grace Bible Church of Lakewood, 1545 Tabor St.
