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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 12-14

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in […]

The CherryArts Festival at Stanley is September 16-18, 2016, at Stanley Marketplace, Aurora CO. Source: CherryArts.org.
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CherryArts Festival at Stanley Returns Sept. 16-18

August 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

National Art and Local Flavor at Stanley Marketplace Opening Night Ticketed Special Event, Free to the Public September 17-18 with Art, Cooking Demos, and Entertainment Released by Stephanie H. Blake, Ph.D., APR, blakecommunications.com CherryArts Festival at Stanley, […]

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Winterville Watermelon Festival is August 25-27

July 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Join the fun at the 31st annual Winterville Watermelon Festival! This family-oriented event runs August 25-27, 2016, with a schedule that includes watermelon eating, music, vendors, all types of fun foods, and cool things to watch on-stage and […]

Unwind after work at Summer on the Plaza, a free outdoor concert series at 1801 California in Downtown Denver every Wednesday in July. Source: artsbrookfield.com.
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Denver Summer on the Plaza Free Summer Concert Series

July 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Katie Converse, perimarketing.com Arts Brookfield presents Summer on the Plaza, a free summer concert series on Wednesdays in July. Free music and more comes to the plaza in front of 1801 California street, in […]

Arvada on Tap returns for a second year. Source: Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada CO.
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Second Annual Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer & BBQ Fest is July 23

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Spend the Day Celebrating Craft Beer and BBQ in a Big Way Released by Maria Vanderkolk, arvada.org For craft beer and BBQ enthusiasts, this is the place to be. Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer and […]

Dogs with tags. Source: Town of Arvada, Colorado, arvada.org.
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Pet Licensing Clinic in Arvada CO is July 23

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by City of Arvada Public Safety In a continuing effort to serve all areas of Arvada, Colorado, the Arvada Police Animal Management Unit will host its next pet licensing clinic at the Lake Arbor Community […]

Ashley Doolittle. Source: Bent Arrow Horsemanship, Bennett CO.
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Longmont Horse Show Benefits Domestic Violence Nonprofit, Girls Rodeo Program

June 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE: If you missed the show, check out this gallery to see event photos.** _____________________________________ The Ashley Doolittle Memorial Open Horse Show And Charity Fundraiser is an all ages horse show in memory of Ashley […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – June 24-26

June 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday, June 24, 2016 […]

Warm Cookies of the Revolution organizes Stompin' Ground Games across Denver. Source: Warm Cookies of the Revolution events, Denver CO.
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Stompin’ Ground Games Come to La Raza Park on June 26

June 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

On June 26, 2016, get together with others from the Northside to talk about local changes, share some food, and check out all kinds of wheeled vehicles. The Stompin Ground Games event runs noon to 3pm, and […]

Taste of the Broncos 2016, at Sports Authority Field, Denver CO. Photo: Jason Hernandez.
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Taste of the Broncos Draws Fans Together for a Cause

June 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Jason Hernandez, Denver CO On a seemingly perfect Colorado evening Denver Broncos fans, players, coaches and cheerleaders gathered at Mile High Stadium for the Taste of the Broncos — an event to support the Food […]

Source: Denver Comic Con 2016, Denver CO.
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Denver Comic Con Returns June 17-19

June 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Denver Comic Con is coming to the Colorado Convention Center June 17-19, 2016. Cosplay is encouraged, but optional.  Costumes should be appropriate for all ages. Contact the organizers by email with questions about a planned […]

Denver Broncos 2015 Super Bowl 50 Championship Ring (PRNewsFoto/Newell Brands).
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Denver Broncos Receive Super Bowl Championship Rings

June 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Handcrafted Rings Celebrate the Team’s Third Super Bowl Victory Released by Jeff Peterson, jostens.com The Denver Broncos presented players, coaches and football staff with their Super Bowl 50 championship rings during a private ceremony this […]

Denver County Fair Poster 2016, Denver CO.
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Denver County Fair Returns July 29-31

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tracy Weil, denvercountyfair.org Denver County Fair will be here before you know it!  Include us in your summer plans!  Tickets for the July 29-31, 2016, event are on sale here. Family-4-Packs and some other types are only available […]

Cherry Creek Arts Festival is coming up July 2-4, 2016, in Denver CO, with an Opening Gala on July 1, 2016. Source: cherrycreekartsfestival.org.
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Denver CO 26th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is July 2-4

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Arts Festival Offers a World-Class Celebration of Visual, Culinary and Performing Arts Released by Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications The streets of Cherry Creek North will be “Alive with Art” during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival […]

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Coloradans Gather to Tell Commission to Protect Solar Energy

June 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Lauren Randall, sunrun.com via The Alliance for Solar Choice On June 9, 2016, more than one hundred Colorado solar energy workers, customers, and supporters gathered on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol to show […]

zTrip launched its service in Boulder CO in February 2016. Source: PRNewsFoto/zTrip.
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zTrip in Northern Colorado is Looking for Great Drivers

June 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Successful Launch Leads to Full-time Opportunities at Booming Car-Hailing Service Released by Margaret Nathan, strategiccommunication.com for zTrip On June 1, 2016, zTrip announced that it was in need of drivers for its on-demand car service for […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – June 3-5

May 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While many events listed are in the Denver area and surrounding towns. some are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Note that multi-day events are listed under […]

National Trails Day Celebration planned for Arvada CO. Source: arvadafestivals.com.
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City of Arvada Seeking Event Volunteers, Vendors

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

The City of Arvada, Colorado, is organizing several summer events and seeking volunteers and vendors. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks at events in June and July. Special vendors are needed for a July brew […]

The People's Fair 2016 logo.
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Denver Offers an Art-FULL Weekend at the 45th Annual People’s Fair

May 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

From Fine Art to a Collaborative Mural, the Community-based People’s Fair is an Art Experience for the Whole Family to Enjoy Released by Cristina Ceballo, chundenver.org Denver, Colorado’s Civic Center Park will be filled with […]

View of the History Colorado Center. Source: History Colorado, Denver CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – May 20-22

May 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While most Colorado events listed are in the Denver area, a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Note that multi-day events are listed under […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Denver’s Five Points Jazz Festival Returns May 21

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

The annual Five Points Jazz Festival returns with bands and performances at multiple venues around Denver’s Five Points area. Admission is free for this one-day event, May 21, 2016. The free festival takes place the third […]

4-H Kids on the Farm. Source: Chad Ray.
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4-H Support Leads to More Community Good

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Raffle tickets sold to raise funds for a Louisburg NC 4-H Club ended up being a boon for a local food bank, when the raffle winner gave her winnings to Franklin Feeds. […]

Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Shiprock, by Don Peitzman. Source: City and County of Denver, CO.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Film Series Opens May 23

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by DenverFilm.org The 2016 Film on the Rocks series opens May 23, 2016, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison CO. The series presents eight films this summer, with each film is preceded by a live […]

Denver CO Master Gardeners Plant Sale is May 14-15, 2016. Source: CSU Denver Extension - Horticulture Program, Denver CO.
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CSU-Denver CO Plant Sale Scheduled for May 14-15

May 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Merrill J. Kingsbury, denvergov.org The Denver Master Gardeners are holding their 11th annual plant sale May 14-15, 2016, at the Colorado State University-Denver Extension office in Harvard Gulch Park, 888 E Iliff Avenue, in Denver CO. This plant […]

National Trails Day Celebration planned for Arvada CO. Source: arvadafestivals.com.
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Arvada CO Hosting National Trails Day on June 4th

May 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Maria VanderKolk, Communications Manager Celebrate National Trails Day in Arvada on June 4, 2016.   Explore nature, participate in eco-friendly activities, learn about resource conservation, and experience some of Arvada’s 149 miles of hiking, […]

NILT Application. Photo: PRNewsFoto / Neuro-Laser Foundation.
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Near-Infrared Light Regenerates Damage From Traumatic Brain Injury

May 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Dr. Theodore Henderson Reports Mounting Evidence that “Neuro-laser” Treatment Effectively Treats Traumatic Brain Injury Reversing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Neurodegeneration Released by David Jahr via PR Newswire A revolutionary non-invasive brain treatment invokes a powerful restorative […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Job Fair at Mile High Station in Denver CO on May 3

May 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Snagajob Hosts Denver HireFest in Historic Mile High Station Denver Businesses Connect Hundreds of Local Hourly Job Seekers with over 1,000 Available Hourly Jobs Released by Kara Pinato, Spark for Snagajob via PRNewswire Snagajob, the nation’s […]

Arbor Day celebration 2015 with students from Peck Elementary School. Source: City of Arvada CO.
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Arvada Celebrates on Arbor Day

April 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Arvada, Colorado hits the Quarter-Century Mark as “Tree City USA” Released by Maria VanderKolk, arvada.org Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and tree […]

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