Since 1996, The Original Pancake House has made enough pancakes to reach a mile high. The restaurant celebrates its 17th anniversary with 50 percent off signature pancakes, including sourdough flapjacks, buttermilk pancakes, Nebraska corn cakes and more. Discounted flapjacks are flipping through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. Denver Tech Center, 8000 E. Belleview Ave., and Cherry Hills, 5900 S. University Blvd.,
Free blast of “hairspray”
Bring your big hair, blankets and best buddies for a night of big fun when the Aurora Fox Theatre Company stages a full outdoor production of “Hairspray” at Stapleton on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. The upbeat musical, complete with sets, costumes and a live band, is free and open to the public on Stapleton’s Founders Green. Many show up at 6 p.m. to nosh on a picnic and get a good seat. However, the slope of the green should provide everyone with a great view. E. 29th Ave. and Roslyn St.
Cheap check-up
No membership or money required for this freebie. Sam’s Club members and non-members alike can resolve to be healthy on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a free preventive screening focused on men’s health. The check-up is available at all locations with a pharmacy. Screenings (valued up to $150) include blood pressure, body mass index, PSA for men (prostate-specific antigen), TSH for women (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and vision. All tests are performed by a licensed professional.
Cool recycling rebate
Have a second fridge taking up space? For its customers, Xcel Energy will recycle it for free. They’ll even pick it up at no charge and give you a $50 rebate on your electricity bill. The refrigerator must be a second unit at your home, and it must work and get cold enough to make ice. Plus, it must be at least 10 to 30 cubic feet and have been in the house for at least two months. 866-552-8755,
