Sew generous
As part of its “Sew Your Support: Operation Alzheimer’s Prevention” project, Sew News magazine invited readers of its February/March issue to donate quilts for an upcoming philanthropic silent auction. It took about a month for the Golden-based crafter’s glossy to amass nearly two dozen quilts for the fundraiser, and more quilts are arriving daily. The auction will be Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Villa Manor Care Center, 7950 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. Quilts of all sizes, both new and gently used, will be offered during the event, in which all proceeds go to the the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone who’d like to attend the auction and bid on a quilt can RSVP by calling Kate Van Fleet at Villa Manor, 303-986-4511.
Playful remembrance
Young Jake Driver loved to visit toy stores and especially loved to play with trains. In 2009, a genetic disorder took Jake’s life at age 4, but not the dedication of his parents, Dan and Jill Driver. Today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the grand-opening celebration of their new store in his honor, Jake’s Toy Box, continues with a bouncy castle (weather permitting), science experiments, face painting, cotton candy, firefighters and more. Plus, this is no ordinary toy store. In addition to specializing in educational specialty toys, the Drivers aim to make their business a resource for families with special-needs kids. Their store motto: “Toys for Children of All Abilities.” 14455 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. For more information, visit .
Disaster averted
Producers of “Disaster House” on the DIY Network are looking for dilapidated, vacant residential properties in the Denver area to feature on the show’s upcoming third season. Their ideal site is detached from surrounding homes and already slated for demolition. Producers hope to work out a deal for use of the property this spring and summer to film 13 episodes of the show, which illustrates how to repair household calamities. Note: Any property used in the show “will definitely be worse for wear and ready for demolition” after filming. Anyone interested or with site suggestions should call Bill Crispin, associate producer with High Noon Entertainment, at 303-872-8590 or 303-919-4815, or send an e-mail to bcrispin@highnoontv.com. Elana Ashanti Jefferson
