If you’re looking for something to do this Thursday, why not watch history being made? NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is scheduled to land on Mars on Thursday, February 18. Touchdown is schedule for approximately 1:55 p.m. MST. It’s been a long journey for the rover which launched on July 30, 2020, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. [Read more…] about NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover Lands Today, Thursday. Here’s How To Watch Live!
Get FREE Food-Filled Box Of Groceries In Thornton On Saturday
North Metro Church in Thornton will be the site of a FREE food distribution on Saturday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church will distribute 3,600 boxes. Each contains 30 pounds of meat, milk, cheese, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables. Everyone is welcome, so be sure to spread the word! [Read more…] about Get FREE Food-Filled Box Of Groceries In Thornton On Saturday
Colorado-made Video Plays To Stream For Free
While we still can’t go to the theater, plays and musicals can come to us. Theater 29 and the Lulubird Project present the world premiere of, LOOK, a collection of Colorado-made video plays designed for uncertain times. LOOK will debut January 15 at 7 p.m. at www.theater29denver.com and be available after that date on demand. Viewers will be able to access the LOOK video collection for FREE and be invited to support the local theatre arts community by donating to the Denver Actors Fund. [Read more…] about Colorado-made Video Plays To Stream For Free
Watch Buntport Theater Company’s Filmed Version of New, Original Play
When Buntport Theater Company shut its doors to the public on March 13, 2020, it was the day that the company’s 49th full-length original play was set to debut. In October, Buntport brought the troupe back together to safely film a performance of Cabaret De Profundis or How to Sing While Ugly Crying. The filmed production will be available via Vimeo starting on Friday, January 15. [Read more…] about Watch Buntport Theater Company’s Filmed Version of New, Original Play
Free E-Book From Colorado Authors League For Teachers & Parents To Help Students With Writing
Colorado Authors League (CAL) has created a FREE ebook for teachers and parents looking for fun and practical writing exercises for students from first grade through high school. Prompts for Young Writers is available in English and Spanish as a free ebook or PDF download. You can access the book by clicking here. [Read more…] about Free E-Book From Colorado Authors League For Teachers & Parents To Help Students With Writing
When Will I Get My Second Federal Stimulus Check And How Much?
Back in April, Governor Jared Polis told Coloradans the Federal Government was literally paying us to stay home. But that hasn’t stopped the bills for rent, food, and other essential expenses. Nine months later, Congress finally got its act together and passed another relief package. It took the President until December 27 to sign the bill (about one week later than expected), and we’re guessing you might have some questions about the second federal stimulus check. [Read more…] about When Will I Get My Second Federal Stimulus Check And How Much?
Sweet Deal: Take Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour For Free
Hammond’s Candies has been making delicious candies in Denver since 1920 and they still do it the old-fashioned way…in small batches. The local candy company offers FREE 30-minute factory tours from Monday through Friday. The sugar-filled experience is a great way to entertain the entire family. The tour shows the candy makers mixing, pouring and hand-pulling a variety of sweets, including oversize candy canes, ribbon candy, lollipops and more. And, of course, everyone gets a FREE sweet treat at the conclusion of the tour. Sweet! [Read more…] about Sweet Deal: Take Hammond’s Candy Factory Tour For Free
Bed Bath and Beyond – Get 20% Off Entire Purchase Every Time You Shop.
Admittedly the worst kept secret in town is that Bed Bath & Beyond paper coupons never expire, despite having an expiration date. But did you know that there is a way to get 20% off your entire purchase, even the low cost items, at BB&B every time you shop in store or online? And it’s not by stockpiling your paper coupons. It’s called BEYOND+ and I’ve been using it for a few years now. Here’s how it works: [Read more…] about Bed Bath and Beyond – Get 20% Off Entire Purchase Every Time You Shop.
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New Free Drive-Up Food Pantry Open Every Thursday at Del Mar Park
Starting Thursday, November 5, and every Thursday thereafter until further notice, a drive-up food giveaway will operate at Aurora’s Del Mar Park (6th and Peoria). Hours are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (or until the food runs out). No residency or income qualifications and no one will ask for any personal information. All food is FREE. The food distribution is run by Food Connect Colorado in partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies.
Douglas County Libraries Offers Free Tutors & Homework Help
Douglas County Libraries is offering a new Study Hall + Student Support service for middle and high school students who might be struggling with online learning. The FREE service, part of the DCL Learning Lab, offers dedicated space for students in grades 6 to 12 to work on school assignments and get help with math, language arts and science schoolwork from qualified tutors. [Read more…] about Douglas County Libraries Offers Free Tutors & Homework Help
Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Outlet Store in Castle Rock – Savings Up To 60% Off
Fitness apparel favorite lululemon has opened a pop-up shop at The Outlets at Castle Rock. The store stocks a variety of women’s and men’s active and athleisurewear clothing. The shop features merchandise from their full-priced stores, and is the only lululemon outlet store in the entire state of Colorado. [Read more…] about Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Outlet Store in Castle Rock – Savings Up To 60% Off
See Adorable Farm Animals on CALF Lowell Ranch Barnyard Tours
Unless someone on the block has backyard chickens, city and suburban youngsters don’t have many opportunities to see adorable farm animals up-close. Make a point of visiting some this fall, when all the critters are running around at CALF’s Lowell Ranch in Castle Rock. This is a great time to visit CALF, as you can also explore the pumpkin patch. [Read more…] about See Adorable Farm Animals on CALF Lowell Ranch Barnyard Tours
Need A Covid-19 Test? Here’s How To Find A Nearby Testing Site
As Denver, Aurora and other communities wind down their large-scale testing operations, most are moving toward community-based test sites, to provide free, low-barrier testing to historically underserved communities and those most impacted by COVID-19. But tests remain available throughout the state. Depending on each site’s logistics, folks will be able to drive up and/or walk up for testing. Community testing locations and times are available at denvergov.org/covid19testing. [Read more…] about Need A Covid-19 Test? Here’s How To Find A Nearby Testing Site
The Bee Hugger Farm
The Bee Hugger Farm is best known for its sunflower fields, but come fall it opens up a U Pick Pumpkin Patch and other fall fun activities. Pumpkin picking starts the first week of October. You’ll also find an end of season sunflower field with spooky surprises, a haunted VW Bug Yard, animals to feed, and many more unique fall findings. [Read more…] about The Bee Hugger Farm
Voter’s Guide For The Denver-Boulder Area — How To Register, Voting Locations And Options
No matter your political leanings, voting is one of your most important rights. Our voter’s guide covers information about registration and voting in Colorado, especially for voters in the Denver-Boulder metro area and surrounding communities. Listed below, you’ll find information about registering, voting by mail, election dates and resources for understanding ballot issues and the candidates running for office. [Read more…] about Voter’s Guide For The Denver-Boulder Area — How To Register, Voting Locations And Options
Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys includes more than 20,000 objects and changes up major exhibits at least four times a year. Regardless of when you visit, you’ll find giant teddy bears, Madame Alexander dolls, board games, fully furnished miniature houses, miniature trains, planes & cars, a miniature circus and much more dating from as far back as the 1700s. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
Stein Mart On Colorado Blvd. Holds Closing Sale — Now Up To 75% Off
Discounts are now deeper as the shelves clear. A new Target will spring up in 2021 at the U-Hills shopping center taking over the space currently occupied by off-price retailer Stein Mart. So it should come as no surprise that Stein Mart has announced a huge store-wide sale. Currently, everything in the store is now 50% to 75% off. [Read more…] about Stein Mart On Colorado Blvd. Holds Closing Sale — Now Up To 75% Off
Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
This pass is back! Douglas County Libraries offers FREE Adventure Passes good for admission to the Butterfly Pavilion, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado Symphony, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, History Colorado Center, Molly Brown House and Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. Passes are available in limited quantities each day and allow different numbers of people to enter the attraction at no cost. [Read more…] about Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
Free Audio Tours Available For Civic Center Park and Downtown Denver
No tour guide? No problem. You can now take a “guided” tour through Downtown Denver or Civic Center Park as long as you have a smart device and some headphones. Starting August 4, Denver Architecture Foundation is releasing two audio tour journeys, featuring 24 locations historically significant to Denver and Colorado and highlighting more than a century of Denver’s architecture and cultural history. The tours are FREE and downloadable here. [Read more…] about Free Audio Tours Available For Civic Center Park and Downtown Denver
Longmont Library Opens For In-Library Services With Reduced Hours
With minimal fanfare but abundant excitement, Longmont Public Library staff will open the Library doors to patrons on Thursday, July 23 for the first time in four months. In order to best protect the public and staff, the Library will reopen with a limited “Grab-n-Go” operating model in place. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to visit. [Read more…] about Longmont Library Opens For In-Library Services With Reduced Hours
New Disc Golf Course Opens In Highlands Ranch
A new way to have outdoor fun has opened in Highlands Ranch. The 18-hole West Fork Disc Golf Course features a mix of open features a mix of open shots and more technical areas. It offers varied play for both recreational players and those with more experience. A bike rack, skateboard rack and restroom are available near the course’s new 52-space parking lot, accessible from South Broadway. [Read more…] about New Disc Golf Course Opens In Highlands Ranch
Need Computer Access? Denver Public Library Has Started Laptop ‘Checkout’
It took a while, but the Denver Public Library has found a way to help those who desperately need a computer and internet access. Even though DPL libraries remain closed for in-person services (like using a computer station), it is rolling out a FREE laptop “rental” service for use by anyone in the community, no library card required. [Read more…] about Need Computer Access? Denver Public Library Has Started Laptop ‘Checkout’
Western Sky Bar & Taproom
One of Colorado’s newest tap houses, Western Sky Bar & Taproom is more than another place to grab a beer. While it does feature more than 40 Colorado beers and ciders on tap, make sure to take time to explore their homemade sodas and inviting space, too.
Source: Western Sky Bar & Taproom
Owners Harrison Garcia & Whitney Bradford met while in music school at CU Denver. Harrison is a guitar and bass player who has played in many local bands and has produced both live and video shows and podcasts, and Whitney is a vocalist who currently sings in Denver Choir League.
Harrison is also a Denver comic and show producer who has produced shows at Jagged Mountain, Dry Dock Brewing, and 14er Brewing among others. He had been producing a monthly comedy show at Barnhouse Tap, which featured all local Colorado comics.
With a community focus, you’re invited to make yourself at home at Western Sky. They’re family and dog friendly, and host a variety of events perfect for those who want to laugh, enjoy live local music, and more.
See what’s they have coming up by visiting their Facebook page.
4361 S. Broadway, Englewood, 720-523-0201.
Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:
This is a Clue Trivia
Wednesdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE
Live Music: Lost Dog Ensemble
Saturday, September 12
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
Western Sky Book Coven: Sci-Fi
Monday, September 14
6:30 p.m.
FREE
This month they will be reading “Sublimation” by Isabel J. Kim.
Goblin Mode Comedy
Tuesday, September 15
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$5
South South Broadway Sketch Fest
Thursday, September 17
8 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
South South Broadway Jazz Fest
Saturday, September 19
4 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
Gut Reaction: A Comedy Show About Your Shi**y Life
Tuesday, September 22
7 p.m.
FREE (Entry)
Western Sky Book Coven
Monday, September 28
6:30 p.m.
FREE
This month they will be reading “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke.
More upcoming events at Denver area breweries
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