Here it comes, one good thing after another:
• Michelle Sie Whitten, executive director of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, is the first to receive the National Football Foundation’s Community Outreach Award. It recognizes her partnership with former Denver Bronco Ed McCaffrey to create two programs for children with Down syndrome, the Dare to Play football camp and the Dare to Cheer cheerleading camp. Whitten accepted the award at the 18th National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Banquet, an occasion where McCaffrey accepted the Jim Turner Award for his outstanding contributions off the gridiron.
• A reception at Dr. David Trevarthen’s home was the occasion for Progressive Health Center to launch the Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Initiative, a fund dedicated to bringing the highest-quality cancer care possible to those in need. Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, a cancer survivor, and his life partner, Kim Van Deraa, are honorary chairs of the effort headed by Dr. Lily Klancar and a board of directors that includes Drs. Jim Fenton, Andy Nemechek, Rick Roman and Erick Kortz.
• The C.G. Jung Society of Colorado kicks off its spring lecture series at 7 p.m. today when Chris Mohr presents “From the Realm of the Shadow” at First Divine Science Church, 1400 Williams St.. Admission is free for members, $15 for guests and $10 for seniors and students.
• Clothing from Mariel will be in the spotlight Sunday when the Fine Arts Foundation Luncheon and Debutante Fashion Show takes place at Pinehurst Country Club.
• Sharon Martin opens her home Wednesday for a tea that will reveal who is to be included in the Denver Debutante Ball’s Class of 2011. The young ladies will be presented in December at the Brown Palace Hotel.
• Also on Wednesday is “Lust, Love & Libations,” an event geared toward the young professionals interested in supporting the arts. The $10 admission includes refreshments, comedy by Naughty Pierre from Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, a number or two by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and musical selections from the Central City Opera. The fun starts at 6 p.m. at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave. West; register by visiting .
• The Latin American Educational Foundation is having its annual gala March 12 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, and the highlights will include presentation of the Sol Trujillo National Lifetime Leadership Award to Colorado first lady Helen Thorpe and the Lola A. Salazar Student of the Year Award to CU-Boulder sophomore Wendy Guardado. CBS 4’s Michelle Griego is emceeing the event chaired by Rene and Mari Morin; entertainment is by comedian Johnny Sanchez; Reggie Rivers is the auctioneer, and Jakarta will supply the dance music. Buy tickets at .
• March 12 also is the date for Dine & D’Art, a dinner and art scramble that raises money for ArtReach. The event at Mile High Station also will see Jamie Angelich receive the Ginger Merelli Special Event Award. For details, call 303-433-2882, ext. 226.
• Walter Isenberg, Denise Sanderson and Edward D. “Ted” White are finalists for the John Madden Leadership Award to be given by Colorado Business Committee for the Arts at a luncheon taking place March 17 in the Seawell Grand Ballroom. Buy tickets through .
• Congratulations to Susan Kramer on her appointment as president/chief executive of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. She leaves Denver after having served as chief development officer for Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado since 1998.
Joanne Davidson: 303-809-1314 or jdavidson@denverpost.com; also, and GetItWrite on Twitter
