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‘I Love you, You’re

Perfect, Now Change’

Prairie Playhouse presents, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Oct. 2-3 at Landmark Academy, 10566 Memphis St., Commerce City.

This four-person musical comedy will take you through the joys and woes of dating, marriage, kids, and old age, and will remind us why in the end we all keep coming back to love. Join Shauna and Matt Dunlap, and Jen and Jon Kroff, as they perform the longest-running stage show in Denver’s history. The show is suitable for the whole family.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 2 p.m., Oct. 3.

Buy tickets online, see cast photos, and get full details at www.prairieplayhouse.com.

Roast beef

dinner and bazaar

Henderson Community Church, corner of 120th Avenue and Oakland Street, Henderson, holds its 49th annual roast beef dinner and bazaar from 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 3. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children (12 and under). Call 303-659-4748 for information.

Bridge Fest

Bridge Church, 36 S. Bridge Street, sponsors its second annual Bridge Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 3. The event features free food, games, prizes, face painting, bounce house, live music and an appearance by a Brighton fire truck, child safety and finger printing.

Bridge Fest is free to the community and supported by many in the business community. Bridge Church’s mission is to work together with Brighton to create a health community, which is part of its mission: Loving people more and loving Jesus most.

PVMC flu clinics

Platte Valley Medical Center, 1600 Prairie Center Parkway, sponsors a series of flu shot clinic in October. Clinics are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 3, (drive-through and walk-in clinic) and 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 20 and 27.

PVMC has a flu blog (www.pvmc.org/blog) on its Web site with updates regarding vaccinations, flu clinics and prevention, which will be posted throughout the flu season. There is also a flu line (303-498-3595) available for clinic information.

Souper Wednesday

Oct. 7 is the annual Souper Wednesday, sponsored by the United Methodist Women. The day includes a bake sale, lunch, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and the sale of candy and nuts from Jerry’s Nut House. All-you-care-to-eat lunch and dinner tickets are $6 for adults and $2.50 for children (10 and under). Tickets are available at the door or from UMW members. Proceeds go toward church mission project. The event is at Brighton United Methodist Church, 625 S. Eighth Ave.

Grief support group

Transitions Through Grief, a six-week grief support group runs from Oct. 8 through Nov. 12. This free group is co-sponsored by Pennock Center for Counseling and Tabor-Rice Funeral Home.

If you’ve lost a loved one, learning more about the process of grief and getting support from others who are going through similar things can be comforting.

Each group meeting includes time for grief education, sharing and discussion in a safe, confidential setting. Contact facilitator, Scott Hutchinson, at Pennock Center, 303-655-9065, ext. 5.

Kearns in concert

The Senior Hub presents Ireland’s finest tenor, Anthony Kearns, in concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 9, at Northern Hills Christian Church in Brighton.

Tickets are available at blacktie-colorado.com. Call 303-426-4408

KofC craft show

There will be a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 10, at the Knights of Columbus, 1096 E. Bridge St., Brighton.

Benefit planned for Keenesburg man

An Oct. 17 benefit is planned for Shaun Wells, a Keenesburg man stricken with cancer. Wells, a Keenesburg resident and Weld Central High School alum, has been diagnosed with Stage III nasopharyngeal cancer. The benefit is from noon to 5 p.m., at The New Plantation, 3520 11th Ave., Evans. Dinner will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per plate. A live auction is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and band Fubar 2 performs from noon to 5 p.m.

Those who cannot come to the fundraiser can make a donation at any Wells Fargo (Angela Englehardt- Shaun A. Wells Fundraiser Benefit) or you can go to the following locations: AeroCare/Paul Home Oxygen 3483 W. 10th St. Suite A, Greeley, Keene Market Main Street, Keenesburg, Collins Muffler 2601 W. 10th St., Greeley, Napa Auto Parts Main Street, Keenesburg, and Corliones 2001 70th Ave., Greeley.

Contact Angela Englehardt at 970-405-5370 for information or to donate to the auction.

Full slate of events at renovated Armory

The Brighton community celebrates the opening of the newly-renovated Armory at Brighton Cultural Center, 300 Strong St., with a full week of events Oct. 23 to Oct. 30. It begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., Oct. 23, followed by tours of the historic building.

• Queen City JazzBand, sponsored by Brighton Concert Series in conjunction with Fine Arts at Four, performs at 7 p.m., Oct. 26.

• The Platte Valley Players present “Suspenders” at 7 p.m., Oct. 27.

• BrightonMusic Choir and Orchestra takes the stage at 6 p.m., Oct. 28.

• A flag and building dedication is at 11 a.m., Oct. 29.

• Dance Extravaganza, featuring local dance troupes, is at 7 p.m., Oct. 29

• Prairie Playhouse presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at 7 p.m., Oct. 30.

• The “Unmask the Armory” Halloween part is at 7 p.m., Oct. 30. The party, sponsored by the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, SCFD and Brighton Concert Series, features music by DJ TidalWave and live music by “The

Jerseys.”

Call 303-655-2026 for information.

Ongoing

Brighton’s free

scrapbooking club

Scrapbooking club meets the first Tuesday and every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Cindy Devillier, 9780 E. 157th Ave. Brighton. Call 720-276-6920 for details and to reserve a spot.

Volunteers needed

Rangeview Library District’s Outreach Services needs adult volunteers to assist with its homebound delivery program. This program provides library materials to customers throughout Adams County who are unable to access their local libraries.

Delivery locations include individual homes and senior facilities, and shifts are 8:45-11:45 a.m. Fridays and 12:45-3:45 p.m. Wednesdays.

Duties include lifting, delivering and retrieving library materials. Volunteers may work alongside a library staff person or, at larger facilities, may work individually to visit different residents. Call 303-288-2018 or visit www.anythinklibraries.org.

VFW serves dinner

The George B. Williams VFW Post 2841, 161 N. Main St., serves dinner from 5 to 7 Friday nights. Check the post for menu and prices. The public is welcome.

Volunteers needed for

Little Britches Rodeo

The Little Britches Rodeo has been set for June 19-20.

The Brighton Elks Lodge, a sponsor of the event, is looking for volunteers. Meetings are set for 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Brighton lodge, 101 N. Main St.

Call Doug Dorsey at 303-637-0005 or Jerry Lynn at 720-496-8224. E-mail the lodge at brightonlittlebritches@comcast.net.

Open Mic Night

Harvest Fellowship Church, 11401 E. 160th Ave., offers Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m., every Saturday night. Come for a night of local talent with coffee, games, and new friends. All are welcome.

Caregiver support group

Caregiver support group meetings are at the Brighton Senior Center, 575 Bush St., the second and fourth Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The meetings are free and ongoing. Ron Liggett of The Senior Hub will be the facilitator.

These meetings are open to all caregivers of adults with chronic illness, disabilities or Alzheimer’s. The group gives caregivers a chance to share their experiences, provide each other with emotional support and impart practical suggestions.

Caregivers usually have overwhelming responsibilities which can produce anxiety, stress, depression, anger, exhaustion, sleeplessness, irritability and other symptoms of burn out. It is important that caregivers care for themselves so they can continue to care for loved ones.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday at St. Williams Catholic Church, 1025 Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton.

Call 720-363-7691 for information.

Brighton study session

The Brighton City Council study sessions are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the third floor Heritage Room at City Hall, 22 S. Fourth Ave.

Housing authority meets

The Brighton Housing Authority board of directors meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 22 S. Fourth Ave., third floor.

Breakfast Lions Club at IHOP

The Brighton Breakfast Lions Club meets at 6:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Brighton International House of Pancakes.

Its mission is to provide vision services, such as Braille and large print books for Brighton school district children.

Call Joan Kniss at 303-659-2196 for information.

Brighton Early Rotary Club

The Brighton Early Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday in the dining area of Inglenook of Brighton, 2195 E. Egbert St.

Rotary International is the oldest service organization in the world. The motto is “Service Above Self.” Call Kim Ayers at 303-888-6553 for information.

Brighton Kiwanis

The Brighton Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1096 E. Bridge St., Brighton.

For information call Heidi Storz at 303-637-1259.

Brighton Writers’ Circle

The Brighton Writers’ Circle is a diverse group of writers always on the lookout for new members. The group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Welcome Table Christian Church, Eighth and Jessup (630 S. Eighth Ave.), Brighton.

For information, contact Jo Pinto, 303-655-8319.

Suicide grief support

Project CASE offers a suicide grief support group the third Monday of each month at 6:15 p.m. and the first Saturday at 10 a.m. at Platte Valley Medical Center in the First Floor Conference Room B. Facilitator is Julia Hosea, grief counselor.

Anyone who has lost a loved one, friend or co-worker to suicide is invited to attend.

E-mail projectcase@aol.com or call 303-507-3701 for information.

Scouts meet

Boy Scout Troop 109 regular meetings are 7 p.m. Mondays in the Scout room at the Elks Lodge, 101 N. Main St. Boys ages 11 to 18 and their parents are welcome. Contact James Randall at 303-946-7990 or visit http://scouttroop109.org

Boy Scout Troop 193 meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 Skeel St. For information, call Lori at 303-536-9304 or Ruth at 303-637-7787.

Cub Scout Pack 391 meets at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Elementary School. For information, call Kathy Dawley at 303-637-7259.

Cub Scout Pack 61 meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Pennock School. For information, e-mail committee@Brighton-pack61.org.

MOPS of Brighton

The MOPS of Brighton group meets the second and fourth Thursday at 9 a.m. at Chapel Hill Church of the Nazarene, 10 Chapel Hill Drive on Highway 7 and Tower Road.

Mothers with children 12 years and under are invited. Childcare is available. For information, contact Emily at 303-304-8735.

MOMS Club

MOMS Club of Brighton is a nonprofit support group designed for stay-at-home moms and those who work part time.

The club offers moms and their children support through playgroups, field trips, mom’s night out and other activities. Meetings are at 9:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on the corner of Bromley Lane and Fifth Avenue.

For information, call Amber at 303-482-5903 or visit www.

momsclub.org.

MOMS Club of

Brighton-East

The MOMS Club of Brighton-East meets monthly at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 S. 27th Ave., Brighton

The meetings are on the third Friday of every month from 10 to 11:15 a.m.

Call 303-999-9950.MOPS of Calvary

Join local mothers who get together to learn about and experience motherhood in a supportive environment. Meetings are 9 to 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Calvary of Brighton Church, 161 E. Bridge St.

For information, call 303-659-1886.

Brighton MOPS

Brighton MOPS meetings are 9 to 11:15 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at the Brighton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 567 E. Bromley Lane. A nominal fee includes child care, breakfast and a variety of presentations and activities relevant to mothers of young children.

Call the church office at 303-659-1999 for information.

Brighton Kiwanis

The Brighton Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1096 E. Bridge St., Brighton.

For information call Heidi Storz at 303-637-1259.

Brighton food bank

welcomes donations

Catholic Charities Brighton Food Pantry, 178 S. Sixth Ave., Brighton, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each month it serves 260 to 280 families able to get food assistance once a month.

The charity is in desperate need of nonperishable food and personal-care items. Therefore, the food pantry is asking all churches, organizations and individuals to continue the humanitarian work by helping the less fortunate.

Baby food, diapers, cash donations and personal-care items are accepted.

Become a CASA volunteer

CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the life of a child. Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASAs help children find a safe and permanent home and advocate for their physical, emotional and educational needs. Call 303-654-3378 to schedule an interview to become a CASA volunteer. CASA can also be reached via e-mail at casa17th@casa17th.com . For information go to www.casa17th.org.