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  • Monday, Oct. 10

    Monday, Oct. 10

    Strasburg Music Concert. 6 p.m., High School main gym.

    Byers Fire Protection District Board. 6:30 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

    High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

    Byers Water & Sanitation District Board. 7 p.m., District Office, 421 S. Sherman St.

    Deer Trail Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Deer Trail Firehouse.

    Comanche Crossing Historical Society. 7 p.m., museum office, 56060 E. Colfax Ave., Strasburg.

    Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

     

    High School Sports

    JV Football. Bennett @ Kent Denver, 4:30 p.m.

    JV Football. Strasburg @ Byers, 4 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Bennett @ Fort Logan, 4:15 p.m.

  • Sunday, Oct. 9

    Sunday, Oct. 9

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

    Antelope Crossing 4-H Fall Festival. 3-5 p.m., Bennett Community Center.

  • Saturday, Oct. 8

    Saturday, Oct. 8

    Bennett-Watkins Lions Club. 8:30 a.m., High Plains Diner, 100 Bennett Ave., Bennett. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

    Nature Time! 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. All ages welcome.

    Sock Monkies. Adults will create monkey business using a sock with direction from Kay McClure. 10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    Computer tutelage. One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first come, first served basis. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    Tea light leaf mason jars. Participants can spruce up fall decorations by making a tea light mason jar to bring warmth into their homes on chilly fall evenings. 2-3 p.m., Kelver Library.

    Byers Masons. 8 p.m., Byers Masonic Lodge.

     

    High School Sports

    Cross Country. Byers @ Englewood, 9 a.m.

    Volleyball. Bennett C Team Tourney, 9 a.m.

    Cross Country. Strasburg @ Patriot League, Brush, 10 a.m.

    Soccer. Lake County @ Bennett, 11 a.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Byers Tourney, 9 a.m.

  • Friday, Oct. 7

    Friday, Oct. 7

    Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

    AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m., Bennett Anythink Library.

    Al-Anon family group. 7-8 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)822-9237 or (303)888-4525.

     

     

    High School Sports

    Football. Vail Christian @ Bennett, 7 p.m.

    Football. Byers @ Strasburg, 7 p.m.

  • Thursday, Oct. 6

    Thursday, Oct. 6

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Day of the Dead. Teens will paint a calavera mask, make a colorful banner called papel picado, and decorate a candle holder with sugar skulls in this celebration of Dia de los Muertos. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kelver Library.

    Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

     

    High School Sports

    Softball. Strasburg @ Platte Valley, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ University, 4:30 p.m.

    Volleyball. Byers @ Burlington, 4:30 p.m.

    Volleyball. Rocky Mountain Lutheran @ Deer Trail, 6:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. RMLHS @ Deer Trail, 4:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 5

    Wednesday, Oct. 5

    Baby Bounce: Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.

    Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Free legal self-help clinic via remote Internet access. Space limited. 2-3:30 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Crafternoon: Newspaper owls. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett.

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

    Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

     

     

    High School Sports

    Soccer. Jefferson @ Bennett, 4:30 p.m.

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Bennett @ Fitzsimmons, 4:15 p.m.

    Volleyball. Fitzsimmons @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

  • Embracing the Unbelievable:  Denver International Airport Addresses Conspiracy Theories by Celebrating Them in October

    Embracing the Unbelievable: Denver International Airport Addresses Conspiracy Theories by Celebrating Them in October

    DENVER – For more than two decades, Denver International Airport (DEN) has heard the whispers at the water cooler: Aliens? An underground bunker? A headquarters for the Illuminati?

     

    From tunnels that connect the airport with secret military installations, to lizard people lurking below baggage claim, no airport in the world has been the subject of such persistent and widespread conspiracy theories as DEN.

     

    “Whether it’s because of our impressive size, expansive infrastructure or robust public art program, Denver International Airport has long heard the rumors, innuendo and internet chatter about being the center of conspiracies – from the absurd to the entertaining,” airport CEO Kim Day said. “Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura even asserted in his 2010 show Conspiracy Theory that, ‘There’s a lot of strange things about this airport.’ So, we are dedicating the month of October to embracing that strangeness and sharing in the fun. Because, after all, we couldn’t really hide all of these happenings from the millions of people who visit this airport each year.”

    Toward that end, DEN will host a variety of conspiracy-theory themed events in October:

     

    “Conspiracy Theories Uncovered” Art Exhibit (Photos)

    “Conspiracy Theories Uncovered” is a new, temporary art gallery located on level 5 west of the Jeppesen Terminal near the north security checkpoint. The exhibit, which is now open, features video, artwork, props and more explaining some of the most pervasive airport conspiracy theories and the “real” explanations behind them. Visitors will enjoy a compilation of all things mysterious, sinister and strange having to do with DEN. This free exhibit is open 24-hours a day.

     

    Conspiracy Art Tours

    The airport also will host free conspiracy theory art tours for the public. These hour-long tours will be provided by members of DEN’s public art program and will take visitors on a journey through the most talked about public art installations at DEN and how they have become connected with the Illuminati, aliens and more. These tours will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Oct. 29. Participants must RSVP online to reserve a spot by using the link here. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come basis.

     

    Conspiracy Costume Party and Film on the Fly

    On Oct. 20, DEN will host a free screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the airport’s open-air plaza. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a conspiracy-themed costume party, so come dressed as your favorite conspiracy characters or other out-of-this-world costumes (no full masks or weapons, real or not, please – we are an “airport” after all). Enjoy music and more on the plaza adjacent to the Westin Denver International Airport, followed by the movie after dark. Additional details will be made available ahead of this event.

     

    “What’s Under DEN?” Facebook Contest

    DEN will hold a social media contest on the airport’s official Facebook page. One lucky person will be selected at random to bring a friend or family member on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes expedition to explore the airport’s underground facilities in search of evidence of a conspiracy. Visit www.Facebook.com/DenverInternationalAirport to learn more and enter to win. Participants must be able to pass a criminal background check and take an oath of eternal secrecy. The winner will be announced during the movie screening on Oct. 20 and online.

  • Lunch with Eric Spellmann and the Adams County Small Business Conferences

    Lunch with Eric Spellmann and the Adams County Small Business Conferences

     

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    Adams County Small Business Conference

    Friday, October 7th

    8:30 am – 5:00 pm

    $30 Registration Fee

    *Lunch Provided*

    Front Range Community College – Westminster Campus

     

    The North Metro Denver SBDC is hosting the First Annual Adams County Small Business Conference at Front Range Community College. It will be a day full of breakout training sessions and networking.

    Check Out Courses & Register Today!

     


     

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    Business Recognition Opportunity: Swag & Door Prizes

     

    Want to get your business in front of 300 women business owners? We have an opportunity for you to donate either swag bag items (300) and/or a door prize to be given away at our Women’s Small Business Conference on November 3rd.

     

    This event, held previously around the state, typically sells out with 300 participants. Swag pieces might include your business logo items such as pens, water bottles, Chap Stick, (no flyers please). Door prizes could be gift baskets, gift certificates, flower arrangements, a free lunch/dinner for two, 1 hour of “service” etc.

     

    If you are interested, please email to Kyla Benson and let us know what you can contribute. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to promote your business.

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    Register Today!

     


     

    Hello Nonprofit Leaders,

     

    The Aurora-South Metro SBDC is offering a year-long Nonprofit Capacity Building Series for metro area nonprofit Leaders and their Board Members.

     

    Please view the online flyer to register for the entire series, or pick and choose.  The series is affordable and facilitated by Kerri Drumm of Purpose Aligned Consulting.

  • ARAPAHOE COMMISSIONER FORUM TONIGHT!

    ARAPAHOE COMMISSIONER FORUM TONIGHT!

    Arapahoe County Commissioner District 3 candidates Jeff Baker and Janet Cook will answer questions.

    6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4

    Heritage Eagle Bend, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora, 80016

    Pro-con “debate” on amendment 69, the single-payer health issue, will follow at approximately 7 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 4

    Tuesday, Oct. 4

    Toddler Tales. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. Stories focus on books that have stood the test of time. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

     

    High School Sports

    Softball. Eaton @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Bennett @ Platte Canyon. C-Team, 4 p.m. JV, 5 p.m. Varsity, 6 p.m.

    Volleyball. Liberty Common @ Strasburg, 4:30.

    Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Flagler, 6 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. KIPP @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ Byers, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Flagler, 4 p.m.