Douglas County galleries, theater groups, nightclubs,
live-entertainment venues and others with events open to the public
are invited to submit items for this calendar. It runs each week
with local events receiving priority. Send information to:
News-Press, Events Calendar, P.O. Box 1270, Castle Rock, CO 80104,
or send a fax to (303) 660-0240. The deadline for submissions is
the Wednesday before publication.
EVENTS
The Dumb Friends League’s Pet Careavan, a mobile adoption unit,
will be at Sam’s Club, 7817 Park Meadows Drive, from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., June 29. Call (303) 696-4941 or visit www.ddfl.org.
The Founders Village Family Day Carnival and Picnic is from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m., July 19. Reservations are required. Call (303)
277-8317. The event is free for residents, and $5 for each
guest.
Castle Rock Women’s Connection, Highlands Ranch Women’s
Connection and South Suburban Women’s Connection present The Great
Summer Chill Out from 9:30-11:30 a.m., July 10, at the Inverness
Hotel and Conference Center. The price is $15 per person, and free
on-site baby-sitting for children 12 and younger is offered
starting at 9 a.m. Call Betty at (303) 346-1210 by June 28.
Reservations are required.
The Colorado Children’s Chorale is scheduling auditions through
June. Boys and girls in first through fourth grades are eligible to
audition. No previous musical training necessary. Call (303)
892-5600.
The Assistance League of Denver presents Tablescapes 2003,
offering table setting displays, party themes and centerpieces for
entertaining in the home, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through June 22,
at 1400 Josephine St., Denver. Advance tickets are $12, and
admission at the door is $15. Call (303) 322-5205.
THEATER
The Theatre of Dreams Arts and Events Center presents Dream
Masterz Theatrical Illusion show at 8 p.m., June 28, July 12 and
Aug. 9, at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets are $18. Call (303)
660-6799.
The Country Dinner Playhouse musical “Footloose,” runs through
June 22. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings, with
weekend matinees. Tickets range from $25.50-$37.50. Call (303)
799-1410.
Denver Center Attractions 2003 productions are “42nd Street,”
June 24 to July 6, at the Buell Theatre; “Oliver,” Aug. 19-31, at
the Buell Theatre; “Urinetown: The Musical,” Sept. 9-21, at the
Buell Theatre; “Oklahoma,” Dec. 14 to Jan. 3, 2004, at the Buell
Theatre; “The Producers,” Jan. 6-31, 2004, at the Buell Theatre.
Call (303) 893-4100 or visit www.denvercenter.org.
“Addicted: A Comedy of Substance” runs through June 22 to the
Buell Theatre. Tickets range from $20-$20. Call (303) 893-4100 or
(866) 464-2626 or visit www.denvercenter.org.
CONCERTS
The Ouzo Project will perform June 27-28 at the Tailgate Tavern
& Grill in Parker. The shows begin at 8:30 p.m. Visit
www.OuzoProject.com.
OTHER
Free tours of the Colorado Governor’s Mansion, 400 E. Eighth
Ave., Denver, are offered from 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays, through Aug. 26.
Tours are offered by the Colorado Historical Society.
Hospice of Metro Denver has several grief support groups that
are free and open to the public. Call Meg Donaworth at (303)
321-2828, Ext. 1035.
The Task Force of Douglas County welcomes food and cash
donations. Deliver food to the task force’s thrift store at 416
Jerry St., Castle Rock. The task force also accepts grocery store
food certificates. Monetary donations can be mailed to the task
force at 416 Jerry St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Make checks out to
the food bank. Call (303) 688-1114.
Wildlife Watch is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 12, at
Carson Nature Center, 7301 S. Platte River Parkway, Littleton. The
cost is $15 per person or household. Program for ages 12 and older.
Call (303) 291-7258 or visit www.wildlifewatch.net to RSVP.