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April 16
Line Dance Extravaganza will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16
at Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave.,
Littleton. Visit www.sspr.org for
more information on this South Suburban Parks and Recreation
program. Learn new steps and perfect common dance moves. Lunch and
handouts included in fee.
April 16
Enjoy the music and laugh along with the Grace Notes Barbershop
Quartet, from 2-3 p.m. April 16 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014
S. Datura St. in Littleton. The quartet will add humor to their
performance of classic songs from the twenties and thirties. For
more information call the library at 303-795-3961.
April 16
The Denver Foundation is conducting a Listening Campaign to
learn how to better serve the Metro Denver Community. We want your
candid opinions about the challenges and opportunities facing Metro
Denver and how you think the foundation can help improve
opportunities for metro residents to have a high quality of life. A
community input session will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 16 at
Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton.
Refreshments served To RSVP, e-mail mail@bbcresearch.com or call
303-321-2547.
April 16
Littleton Public Schools Foundation Spirit Celebration –
Investing In Innovation will be from 5-10 p.m. April 16 at the
Hyatt Regency DTC 7800 East Tufts Ave. Littleton Public School
Supporters, parents, alumni, community supporters, public
officials, board members, donors, educators, volunteers,
contractors, and local businesses can attend this fundraiser that
supports technology in the Littleton Public Schools classrooms. For
more information or to RSVP go to www.spiritdinner.com.
April 20
Clerk and Recorder Nancy A. Doty is seeking public comment on
changing the way some elections are conducted in Arapahoe County. A
description of the clerk and recorder’s vote center plan for the
Nov. 1, 2011, coordinated election will be available on the
county’s web site beginning April 1. Interested residents also are
encouraged to attend a public hearing with Clerk and Recorder Nancy
A. Doty 2-4 p.m., April 20 in the County Administration Building
West Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton.
April 22
Friday Night Campfires Earth Day is offered from 8-9:30 p.m.
April 22 at South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center, 3000 W.
Carson Drive, Littleton. Visit www.sspr.org for information on cost.
April 25
Women of Denver History. The city of Denver was shaped by the
efforts of many great people. Join Active Minds as we focus on the
women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state
from 2-3 p.m. April 25 at Bemis Library, 6014 S Datura St.,
Littleton.
May 1
Pop/Rock Ensemble Concert. In December, 16-year-old Karina
Vargas took a stray bullet from a drive-by gang shooting outside
her high school. Vargas was paralyzed from the waist down, and her
family is struggling with the medical expenses. You may not know
Vargas, but you can help her achieve her goal to walk again. The
Arapahoe Pop/Rock Ensemble of Arapahoe Community College will stage
its next end-of semester performance for Karina Vargas and family
from 5- 8 p.m. May 1 at Littleton’s Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal
Circle. The suggested donation at the door is $10 or more. All
proceeds will be donated directly to the Vargas family. The Toad
Tavern has offered to host the event free of charge. Arrive hungry,
thirsty, and ready to dance and pay it forward.
May 7, June 4, July 9
Family Caregiver Support Group at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic
Church in Littleton will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 7, June 4,
July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 at St. Frances
Cabrini Catholic Chuch, 6673 West Chatfield Ave., Littleton.
May 11
The Impact of Social Networking. Social Networking, technology
that connects people, has exploded over the past decade. Sites like
Facebook and Twitter have become part of modern culture for
millions of people. Recently, the power of these communication
tools has been brought to bear to facilitate the uprisings in Egypt
and other areas. Join Active Minds as we explain social networking
and explore the political impact it is having in the world from 3-4
p.m. May 11 at RiverPointe, 5225 S Prince St, Littleton. The event
is free. Call 303-797-0600.
June 24-26
The Smooth Jazz Lovers Colorado Jazz and R&B Lovers Festival
will be June 24-26, 2011 at Clement Park in Littleton.