For the birds
The Gabriel Foundation hosts a “Holiday Toy Making Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at its headquarters, 1025 Acoma St. The Gabriel Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to parrot welfare through care and adoptions, will also have new bird toys for sale. Visit thegabrielfoundation.org for details on the organization. Bird fans can also look ahead to the Denver Rocky Mountain Bird Expo Nov. 15-16 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. Admission is $8, free for children under 12. Details at birdtee.com
“Return & Recycle”
FLOR Inc. is celebrating America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 by collecting and recycling carpets and rugs in an effort to combat the estimated 4 billions pounds of carpet discarded every year in the United States. FLOR will ship collected materials to its distribution center to be recycled into new design squares. E-mail recycleFLOR@gmail.com by Nov. 13 to get on the list. FLOR will drop a $100 gift card to the Cherry Creek location (2500 E. Second Ave., Suite #110) in participants’ mailboxes. Details at flor.com.
Going once, twice…
Western fine arts, pueblo pottery, Navajo textiles, decorative arts, Southwestern jewelry and beadwork will be featured at the Arts of the American West Auction presented by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers on Nov. 13. Property from private collectors and institutions is also available including inventory from the estates of Alan D. Katz in Boulder and Rodney Croissant in Greeley along with items from the Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, N.Y. Auction starts at 10 a.m.; preview runs through Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Sunday) at 960 Cherokee St. 303-825-1855,lesliehindman.com.
Filipino culture
The Aurora History Museum has partnered with the Philippine American Society of Colorado for a two-hour lantern making workshop beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at the museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway. Participants are invited to experience the communal “bayanihan” spirit and learn about the Christmas tradition celebrated in the Philippines for centuries. $12; includes supplies. Reservations required, call 303-739-6660 or 303-326-8650, or visit coloradopasco.org or auroramuseum.org.
