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Littleton
April 29
Fair Housing. Arapahoe and Douglas counties have teamed up to
have a Fair Housing Forum as a free resource to renters,
homebuyers, real estate professionals, homeowners associations,
property managers and local governments regarding their rights and
responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. The all day event will
be April 29 at the Arapahoe Plaza Building (1690 W. Littleton
Blvd., Littleton), with a daytime session from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and an evening session from 5:30-7 p.m. To reserve a seat at the
day or evening session, call 303-738-7926.
April 30
Columbine Hills Elementary is collecting used books/DVDs/VHS for
a book sale April 30. Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of
the school, 6005 W. Canyon Ave., Littleton.
April 30 and May 1
“Alice in Wonderland.” Highlands Ranch will stage the
family-friendly Disney version of “Alice in Wonderland” at 7 p.m.
April 30 and May 1 and at 2 p.m. May 1 at the Pinnacle Dinner
Theater at 9136 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton 80127. Tickets with
reserved seating for $12 can be purchased online at cytdenver.org or by calling
303-653-4716. Tickets at the door are $15. There is special pricing
for large groups at a school-day show at 10 a.m. April 29. Please
call the box office directly.
May 1
Rose Pruning. Join South Suburban Parks and Recreation, Arapahoe
County Master Gardeners, Denver Rose Society members and other
gardeners for a day of rose pruning from 8 a.m. to noon May 1 at
the War Memorial Rose Garden, 5804 S. Bemis St., in Littleton.
Learn about rose planting, pruning, growing and pest control from
experienced gardeners. Bring a sharp pair of bypass type pruning
shears and gloves for this hands-on training program. Catch the
spring fever of community involvement and register for this
educational workshop at South Suburban’s Forestry/Horticulture
offices by contacting Larry Hurd, 303-721-8478.
May 3
Dipped Strawberries. Make these decadent treats to give as a
gift or savor for yourself from 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 3 at Buck
Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. Learn the
ingredients, methods of creating, and decorating for any festivity.
All supplies included and gift box provided. Adults. Call
303-730-4609 for fees.
May 5
Evening Stroll. Take a nature wildlife walk after dinner
enjoying cooler temperatures from 6:30-8 p.m. May 5 at South Platte
Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton. Bring pajamas for the
littlest ones and they will be asleep before you get home. Call
303-730-1022 for fees.
May 7
Buck Blitz for Youth. In addition to themed activities and
contests, swimming is available along with DJ and dancing,
basketball and other gym activities plus concessions 7-11 p.m. May
7 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. This
is a supervised, secure program. Ages 10-14. Call 303-483-7036 for
fees.
May 8
Book Talk. Paradise General: Riding the Surge at a Combat
Hospital in Iraq is Coloradan Dr. Dave Hnida’s account of a group
of brilliant and committed reservist doctors who staffed one of the
busiest combat hospitals in Iraq. Hnida will be appearing at 2 p.m.
May 8 in Littleton at Barnes and Noble, 8374 S. Willow St.
May 12
Haiti: The Road to Recovery. On Jan. 12 the poorest country in
the Western Hemisphere was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake with
devastating consequences. International aid has poured into the
country to help it recover and rebuild. Join Active Minds as we
look at Haiti's troubled history and its path through this disaster
from 3-4 p.m. May 12 at RiverPointe, 5225 S Prince St., Littleton.
Free. RSVP to RiverPointe at 303-797-0600.
May 12
Workshop for Women. Become a handywoman and learn how to do the
easy stuff yourself from 6-8 p.m. May 12 at Buck Recreation Center,
2004 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. Material fee required for some
classes payable at first class. Adults. Call 303-730-4609 for
fees.
May 12
Beginning Birding Skills. Hike and learn to use field guides,
binoculars and observation skills to identify common area birds
getting a fun start on and easy hobby from 5:30-8 p.m. May 12 at
South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton. Ages 10 and
older. Call 303-730-1022 for fees.
May 15
Mountain Bike Skills. Beginning and intermediate riders learn to
ride with confidence over varied terrain from 9-11 a.m. May 15 at
South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton. Bring your
own mountain bike and meet at various Denver area trailheads.
Instructor will contact you with meeting location. Ages 16 and
older. Call 303-730-1022 for fees.
May 15
Art Show. The Roxborough Arts Council presents their “Spring
Forward” show April 25 through June 6 at the Firehouse Gallery,
4751 Roxborough Drive, in the Roxborough West Metro Fire Station.
There is a reception from 2-6 p.m. May 15.
May 19
Sunset Bird Walk. A naturalist guides practice using binoculars
and spotting wild birds from 5:30-8 p.m. May 19 at South Platte
Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton. Ages 10 and older. Call
303-730-1022 for fees.
May 24
Basics of Canoeing. Learn paddle strokes, craft handling and
safe boating procedures using fun drills and games from 6-8 p.m.
May 24 at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton.
Chatfield State Park entrance fee not included. Ages 12 and older.
Call 303-730-1022 for fees.
May 26
More Birding Skills. Build your skills and add to previous
experience learning to use behavior calls and field marks to
identify more challenging birds from 5:30-8 p.m. May 26 at South
Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton. Ages 10 and older.
Call 303-730-1022 for fees.
May 26
Salute to Seniors. Celebrate the 21st anniversary of this
spectacular event catering to seniors and their families from 9
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 26 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers
Ave. in Littleton. Vendors share senior products and services.
Enjoy live entertainment. Admission included. Register by May 12.
Adults. Call 303-730-4609 for fees.
May 27
Full Moon Walk. Discover unseen chemical communication between
animals from 8:30-10 p.m. May 27 at South Platte Park, 3000 W.
Carson Drive, in Littleton. All ages. Call 303-730-1022 for
fees.
May 28
Family Night Campfires. Delight in a flickering campfire,
roasting marshmallows and naturalist entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m.
May 28 at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, in Littleton.
Prepare for lawn seating and dress for outside, though shelter
available if inclement weather. All ages. Call 303-730-1022 for
fees.
June 11-12
Help Love INC. The second annual Love INC (Love In the Name of
Christ) Community Sale will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11-12 at
Faith Community Church, 6228 S. Carr Court in Littleton to benefit
Love INC’s many ministries and outreach programs.
Sept. 11
Chalk It Up to Education. A Chalk Art Festival is from 9 a.m. to
7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Arapahoe Community College Foundation.
Professional artists will create works of art with chalk. Food
vendors will be available and sponsorship opportunities will be
created. The event will be open to students, staff and faculty
members of Arapahoe Community College and the general public.
