Category: Denver Metro Latest News

Gabriela Chavarria Joins Denver Museum Of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to announce that Gabriela Chavarria, Ph.D., has been named vice president of research and collections. Dr. Chavarria brings more than 20 years of experience in managing teams of gifted professionals and innovative science programs, influencing policy, developing new scientific collections and leading scientists in research efforts …

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The Legacy Show

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities hosts a performance of the multimedia musical experience The Legacy Show on Saturday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Stage Theatre. The Legacy Show is an exploration of African-American musical history and culture through time and is presented during Black History Month; a national acknowledgment …

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LEAP is Helping Denver Seniors Pay Energy Bills this Winter

LEAP, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program that helps eligible individuals, families, and seniors pay a portion of their winter home heating costs, is accepting applications through April 30, 2018. While LEAP isn’t intended to pay the entire cost of home heating, it can alleviate some of the burden associated with colder months for those with …

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Celebrates 50 Years

From Feb. 1 through April 17, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, celebrating its 50th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started in 1968 with …

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Valentine’s Day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early this year at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Valentines at the Mansion is Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring your sweetheart, come with a group of friends or bring your kids and treat yourself to a day of fun. The event is an open house format and offers …

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Consumer Information – Settlement for Fraud Victims

By Cary Steven Johnson, Director: Crime Prevention, First Judicial District Attorney’s Office Good news for people who may have been a victim of a scam and wired money to complete the scam via Western Union money transfer services; the Federal Trade Commission has reached a financial settlement with Western Union for failing to warn and …

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Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital

Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the needs of people recovering from injuries and surgeries. As Colorado’s first licensed acute rehabilitation hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation has provided an expansive range of physical and neurological rehabilitation services for more than 45 years. We are committed to getting patients back to their everyday life. Rehabilitation is all …

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A Positive Attitude and Kindness

Dorothy Baldwin, a resident at Highland Trail in Broomfield, Colorado celebrated her milestone birthday of 100 years old on December 5, 2017. Dorothy was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in Pokegama Lake, MN. She met her husband, Denver at age 14 while she was in high school. They were married on Dorothy’s …

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Denver Recreation Centers Free Access

Beginning in January, MY Denver PRIME for Residents Ages 60 and Older Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver Parks and Recreation, and the Denver Commission on Aging today announced the launch of MY Denver PRIME, a new program that provides residents ages 60 and older with FREE access to Denver’s recreation centers and pools, including drop-in …

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No-Cost Programs for Hearing Loss

For those of you who have a slight to severe hearing loss a Captioned Telephone (CapTel) can be a game changer. If you have a hard time understanding what is being said on the phone, you can have a free CapTel for your home. These phones write word-for-word what is being said to the person …

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Church Usher’s Successful Donation Drive

On October 21, the Church Ushers Union of Colorado came together to gather donations for the Hurricane Harvey victims. Donations received ranged from women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes,  purses, small kitchen appliances, towels, school supplies and miscellaneous items. Special thanks to Tyler Jones  and Cigna for the large donation of diapers, wipes and baby …

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

Holiday shopping can be a source of stress for anyone, but particularly for procrastinators. Need some last-minute gift ideas? Think about readily accessible, yet thoughtful items that don’t require a lengthy shipping process. Let these five ideas help solve your eleventh-hour gift-giving woes. 1. DIY-It. DIY gifts can be heartfelt, and many items can be …

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