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  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Sept. 28

    Today’s Events – Wednesday, Sept. 28

    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 lunch and games. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center.

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

    Explorsion. Curious minds explore the world of science and have a beaker full of fun. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

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

    Bennett Municipal Court. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

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

     

    High School Sports

    Soccer. Bennett @ KIPP Denver Collegiate, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Arrupe Jesuit @ Bennett. C-Team, 4:30 p.m., JV, 5:30 p.m.,Varsity, 6 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Bennett @ DSST, 3 p.m.

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ Kiowa, 4 p.m.

  • Today CDOT to Hold Press Conference on Unbuckled Fatalities, Dropping Seat Belt Use Rate

    DENVER — So far this year, 147 people not wearing seat belts have died in vehicle crashes in Colorado (as of Sept. 20). In addition, traffic fatalities are trending higher compared to last year. To discuss the seat belt crisis in Colorado and the continued need for public education around seat belt use, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will hold a press conference TODAY, Sept. 27 at the McNichols Civic Center Building in Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver. CDOT will present information about Colorado’s high crash fatality numbers and recent data showing that the state’s seat belt use rate has dropped. CDOT will also reveal a new visual tactic at Civic Center Park that highlights the startling number of unbuckled fatalities so far this year.

     

    WHAT: CDOT Holds Press Conference About High Unbuckled Fatalities Amidst Dropping Seat Belt Use and Unveils Eye-catching New Tactic to Raise Awareness.

     

    WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

     

    WHERE: McNichols Civic Center Building forecourt. 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202

     

    INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

    • Sam Cole, CDOT Communications Manager
    • Christie Haskell, crash survivor and seat belt advocate
    • Kim Spuhler, volunteer firefighter, EMT, Franktown Fire Department
  • Today’s Events – Tuesday, Sept. 27

    Today’s Events – Tuesday, Sept. 27

    Toddler Tales. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Tuesday Tech. At Squishy Circuit, kids ages 11 and up can invent light-up creations with conductive playdough. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

     

    High School Sports

    Softball. Brush @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Peyton @ Byers, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Platte Valley @ Strasburg, 4:30 p.m.

    Soccer. DSST-Green Valley Ranch @ Bennett, 4:30 p.m.

    Volleyball. Arickaree/Woodlin @ Deer Trail, 6:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Bennett @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

    Football. Limon @ Byers, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Arickaree/Woodlin @ Deer Trail, 4:30 p.m.

  • Byers Community Church Cancels Oktoberfest

    Byers Community Church Cancels Oktoberfest

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, Byers Community Church will be canceling their Oktoberfest festivities scheduled for October 1.

     

    BCA would like to apologize for the inconvenience and thank all those who have supported the Church and its offerings.

     

  • Today’s Events – Monday, Sept. 26

    Today’s Events – Monday, Sept. 26

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

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

    Deer Trail School Board. 7 p.m.

    Fall decorations: Participants will create festive front-door autumn signs to welcome visitors. 7:30 p.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

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

     

    High School Sports

    JV Football. Strasburg @ Limon, 4:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Deer Trail @ Hanover, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Clear Creek @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

    Volleyball. Byers @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Sunday, Sept. 25

    Today’s Events – Sunday, Sept. 25

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

    St. Isidore’s Catholic Church Fall Festival. 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Watkins.

  • Today’s Events – Saturday, Sept. 24

    Today’s Events – Saturday, Sept. 24

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

    Community car wash to benefit Byers arts programs. 12-2 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

    Sewing 101. Participants will make cozy pajama pants for sleeping and lounging in this fall. Space is limited; registration is required. 1-5 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    Prairie Stars Square Dancing Club. $7 per person, free for non-dancers. Round dancing at 7:15 p.m., square dancing at 8 p.m., Bennett Community Center.

     

     

    High School Sports

    Cross Country. Byers & Strasburg @ Platte Valley Invite, 9 a.m.

    Softball. Strasburg @ Valley, 11 a.m.

    JV Football. Burlington @ Bennett, 11 a.m.

    Volleyball. Kiowa @ Strasburg, 1 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Limon Triangular, 9 a.m.

  • Today’s Events – Friday, Sept. 23

    Today’s Events – Friday, Sept. 23

    Adult book club. “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. 10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

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

    Front Range Airport Advisory Board. 1 p.m., second floor conference room in terminal.

    La Leche League meeting. 6:30 p.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax Ave.

    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

    Volleyball. Byers @ Wiggins, 2 p.m.

    Soccer. Union Colony @ Bennett, 6 p.m.

    Football. Bennett @ Burlington, 7 p.m.

    Football. Limon @ Strasburg, 7 p.m.

    Football. Byers @ Wiggins, 7 p.m.

  • Candidate Open House @ Murphy Creek Community Center

    Candidate Open House @ Murphy Creek Community Center

    Candidates event with U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn and others. 5-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, at the Murphy Creek Community Center (not the golf course clubhouse). Glenn is scheduled for the first hour. Candidates for Arapahoe County Commissioner and other offices that represent the county are slated to attend.

     

  • ACECC Presents a Legislative Forum – Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 

    ACECC Presents a Legislative Forum – Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 

    ACECC Presents a Legislative Forum

    Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Koelbel Library

    5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

    Come meet the local candidates & talk about the issues important to the early childhood community.

    Hosted by Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council

    Please RSVP to Kacee Miller at

    For questions call Gretchen Davidson at 720-284-8463

    A light breakfast will be served

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