Webb, Kamsler, Vickers To Be Inducted Into Tourism Hall Of Fame
Denver’s second largest industry will be honoring some of its top leaders at the Tourism Industry Hall of Fame Dinner on Nov. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Being inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame are: Wellington Webb, former mayor of the City & County of Denver; Ilene Kamsler, president of the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association; and Jack Vickers, founder of The International golf tournament and Castle Pines Golf Club. The Tourism Hall of Fame is the highest award for Denver’s travel industry, an industry that registered its best year ever in 2005 with 10.4 million overnight visitors, generating $2.4 billion in spending and supporting more than 101,000 jobs in the metro area.
For tickets and more information, call 303-571-9438 or visit www.denver.org.

SCFD Encourages Cultural Organizations To Apply for Eligibility
The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) is currently accepting applications from organizations seeking eligibility for funding. There is no deadline, but to ensure that applications can be reviewed, processed and approved prior to the 2007 grant deadlines, SCFD would like to receive eligibility applications by Friday, Dec. 16. Applications should be submitted to SCFD, 899 Logan Street, #500, Denver, CO  80203.
For information about eligibility criteria, an application, or more information, visit www.scfd.org/eligibil.shtml.

Free African Film Screening
The Mercury Café, 2199 California St, Denver, will host a free film screening, open to the public, on Sunday Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. All About Darfur is a documentary showing the historical origins of the genocide taking place in the Darfur region of the Sudan. Film Director Taghreed Elsanhouri allows the Darfurians to speak for themselves. This film is 82 minutes long, in English and Arabic with English subtitles. Democracy In The Rough (Congo) explores the political and economic life of this African nation rich in diamonds, timber, and other natural resources, but plagued by decades of dictatorship and a civil war that has left more than four million dead. The Congo is in the midst of its first election in 45 years. With commentary by Bill Fletcher, Jr., former Executive Director of Transafrica; this film is 58 minutes long.
For more information, call 303-329-5881.

AYE After School Arts And Science Program
AYE (a Yoruba word that means Life) is a free 10-week after school program offering Denver-area youth ages 13-18 an opportunity to: improve math, science and other academic skills; express and develop their artistic talents; and develop leadership skills. From Oct. 10 to Dec. 14, youth will receive math and science instruction, as well as receive dance and visual arts instruction, and learn how to program their own music from some of the brightest artists and educators in our community. This is a collaborative program between the Math Literacy Project and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and is held at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Avenue West in Denver.
For more information, call 720-621-5771 or 303-295-1759.

Denver Area Pets Go Online
Planned Pethood Plus, a full service veterinary clinic with two Denver locations, recently has joined other animal welfare organizations in the area who list their homeless pets on Petfinder.com, the oldest and largest database of adoptable animals on the Internet. The site currently has over 200,000 homeless pets listed, and is updated continuously by the more than 10,000 animal welfare organizations in the U.S., Canada, and beyond that post their pets on Petfinder.com. Once visitors to the site find a pet they are interested in, they contact the shelter where the pet is housed. Each animal placement group has its own policies and handles its own adoptions.
For more information, visit www.petfinder.com.

AirLife Chief Flight Nurse Wins International Award
The Association of Air Medical Services honored Linda Gray, Chief Flight Nurse for AirLife, as the international “Air Medical Crew Member of the Year.” AirLife is the Emergency Medical /Critical Care Transport Service of HealthONE hospitals and clinics, providing air and ground critical care transport for both adult and pediatric medical/ trauma patients. This award recognizes an individual or team that has made significant contributions to enhance the development or promote the improvement of patient care in the air medical transport community. Award judging was based on promotion or enhancement of patient care while maintaining safe and proper transport procedures, clinical expertise, and participation in community associations. 
For more information, visit www.healthonecares.com.

Miss California To Speak At Brunch
The Ira E. Slack Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) of Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church is excited to present “All Things Are Possible” Brunch with guest Speaker Tamiko Nash, Miss USA 2006 first runner up, Miss California 2006. The brunch will be held on Saturday Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Johnson & Wales University Event Center, 7150 Montview Boulevard, Denver. This is the first of many events that will be held on an annual basis on the second weekend of November. The goal of the Ira E. Slack WMS is to reach out to minority youth in inner city schools to open their horizon to the possibility of reaching goals that may seem impossible. Tickets are $35, and sponsors are welcomed to purchase a table at $350 per table in order for inner city children to attend.
For tickets and more information, call 303-320-1712.

Reef Relief's 2006 Online Holiday Auction
Reef Relief, the nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to protecting coral reefs, invites everyone to be a part of the second annual Reef Relief Holiday Online Auction from Nov. 10 through Dec. 15 at www.reefrelief.org. Reef Relief is celebrating its 20th year of nonprofit efforts to protect coral reefs from its headquarters in Key West and works year-round on environmental education programs, policy guidance and marine projects that make a difference for coral reefs. Auction items include special events, merchandise, travel, lodging, dining, artwork, water sports, and more.
For more information, call 1-305-294-3100 or visit www.reefrelief.org.

Arvada Center Chorale Hosting Auditions And Annual Holiday Fair
The Arvada Center Chorale will hold auditions Saturday Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Season highlights will include a performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and a tour of the Pacific Northwest, crowning the Chorale’s 30th Anniversary season. The Arvada Center is also hosting its 27th annual Holiday Craft Fair Nov 24-25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with $6 public admission and free admission for Friends of the Center. The Fair features art, crafts, and holiday items in all mediums. The Fair is an honored tradition at the Arvada Center, raising over $80,000 annually to support art experiences for the entire community.
To set up an audition and show information, call 720-898-7295 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/auditions.
For more information on the Craft Fair, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/craftfair.

Audition Notice For Brooks Center Arts
Brooks Center Arts will be holding auditions and casting roles for an original play, As Above So Below, on Sunday Nov. 19 from 2-6 p.m. at the Historic Divine Science Building, 1400 Williams Street, Denver. They are seeking Caucasian and African American actors primarily, but not exclusive of other ethnicities.
For more information, e-mail BrooksCenterArts@Yahoo.com.

Nominate A Champion For Breakfast Of Champions
Do you know a Champion? If so, the Red Cross wants to honor them at the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter’s Breakfast of Champions, a celebration of life saving heroes in Colorado and a fundraiser for the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter in Denver. All proceeds go to benefit Red Cross programs and services like disaster response, transportation, and preparedness education right here at home. They’re looking for those special individuals who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character through their acts of heroism in our local community within the last two years. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 15.
For more information, call 303-722-7474 or visit www.denver-redcross.org/nominateahero.

Bonfils Community Blood Drive This Month
The Bonfils’ mobile bus will be parked at the corner of 16th and Curtis Streets on Tuesday Nov. 14 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registrations will take place in the lobby of the Marriott Hotel, 934 16th Street. Why? It could be you who saves a life this fall. In less than an hour you can save up to three lives by giving blood. Bonfils Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 200 hospitals and healthcare facilities, and needs 4,350 people to donate blood every week to meet the needs of the community and be prepared for any unforeseen events. Anyone in general good health, at least 17 years old and at least 110 pounds, may donate blood. So, whether you’re a first-time or a 10-gallon donor, mark your calendar to give blood.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

Denver Water Seeks Citizens’ Advisory Committee Members
The Denver Water Citizens’ Advisory Committee, a nine-member volunteer committee that facilitates public involvement on Denver Water policies and programs such as rates, water conservation, and long-range planning, currently has three openings for membership: a Denver Customer, a Suburban Customer, and a candidate representing a Public Interest Group.  Each position is for a three-year term starting in January 2007. The Committee typically meets from
5-7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Board Room at Denver Water. The deadline for submitting applications is Nov. 13.
For an application or more information, call 303-628-6320 or visit www.denverwater.org.

CBWPA Annual Luncheon A Sell Out Crowd
A crowded ballroom at the Renaissance Denver Hotel was the site for this year’s Tribute to Black Women Luncheon, hosted by the Colorado Black Women for Political Action (CBWPA).  Held on Saturday Oct. 14, the Luncheon featured keynote speaker Susan L. Taylor, long-time Editorial Director of Essence Magazine. KUSA-TV anchor Bazi Kanani served as the afternoon’s Mistress of Ceremonies. Award honorees included: L. Elaine Neal, Community Service; Tamara Rhone, Education; Sylvia H. Cordy, Entrepreneur; Ernestine Gipson, Legends; Cheryl Cohen-Vader, Politics; Jordan Pettis, Youth Award; and Vivian Stovall, Presidents Award.
For more information, call the CBWPA at 303-388-4983.

CHUN Looking For People’s Fair Interns
Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. (CHUN) and the CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair are looking for one or two interns for the 2007 People’s Fair, with the internships beginning in January 2007. College students who would like to earn college credit as well as gain practical experience in event production, corporate sponsorship, marketing, public relations, and non-profit management for a large-scale arts, crafts, and entertainment festival, are encouraged to send their resumes and cover letters to the CHUN office. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. Interns may work 15-30 hours per week.
For more information, call 303-830-1651 or visit www.chundenver.org.

Park People To Host Panel Discussion
The Park People, a 37-year-old non-profit organization that’s responsible for raising millions of dollars for Denver park projects, will host a panel discussion on the future of Civic Center Park. This public event will be held at the Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver, on Wednesday Nov. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. John Temple, editor, publisher and president of the Rocky Mountain News, will serve as moderator of the discussion. The panel discussion, Civic Center Renaissance, is one of several public meetings scheduled on the topic of Civic Center Park. The event is being held in conjunction with the Denver Parks & Recreation Department.
For more information, visit www.theparkpeople.org.

Collectors Collect Exhibition At Mizel Museum
The unique Collectors Collection Exhibit at the Mizel Museum, 400 S. Kearney St, Denver, features five private Denver collectors and their individual collections, highlighting the significance of collecting art and objects. Running through Jan. 5, the art on display includes: Contemporary Judaica; rare Chinese objects and textiles; contemporary and traditional Native American kachina figures, beadwork, and cradle boards; Romanian paintings, embroideries, and hand-woven European textiles; and rare and authentic African art. Guided school and group tours are available daily upon request. School scholarship funding is available.
For reservations or more information, call 303-394-9993 x 3 or visit www.mizelmuseum.org.

College Scholarships For African American Single Mothers
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has four scholarships for African American single mothers and their children to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, NE. The Foundation will grant $30,000 over a period of four years to St. Mary on behalf of each student. In return St. Mary will match that grant with an additional $24,000. The student must be an African American single mother who has completed high school, be from low income housing, and be able to gain admission to St. Mary. She need not be Catholic. Each student will have an African American mentor and host family during her course of study. Each mother may take up to two children, no older than nine, with her to St. Mary. Each mother will live in a specially renovated dorm with other single mothers and their children.
For more information, e-mail marylouj11@aol.com.

Contemporary Chinese Design Exhibit At AI
China has made an astonishing transformation to a market economy during the past two decades, and nowhere is this change more dramatically expressed than in the visual arts that are flourishing in China today. Examples of this explosion of Chinese contemporary art is on display at the Art Institute of Colorado (AI) in its presentation of the Contemporary Chinese Design: An Exploration Of Fine And Applied Arts, running through Nov. 15. The exhibit is free and open to the public. This dynamic visual exploration of contemporary Chinese design showcases professional samples of four of China’s premier designers in graphic design, interior design, industrial design and painting. AI is located at 1200 Lincoln Street in Denver.
For more information, call 303-837-0825 or visit www.aic.aii.edu.

CMW Presents Music Of Henry Cowell
Creative Music Works (CMW) is proud to present The Playgrounds very special performance of Mosaics: A Celebration of the Music of Henry Cowell on Thursday, Nov. 26 in the Hamilton Recital Hall of DU’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts (2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver). A pre-concert lecture, “Cowell the Eclectic,” will be at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Cowell the ultra-modernist burst on the scene in the 1910s and 1920s. His piano pieces from this period contain radical sounds and techniques that influenced an entire generation of composers.
For more information, call 303-871-6412 or visit www.experimentalplayground.org.

CMW Presents Wilco’s Nels Cline
Creative Music Works (CMW) is proud to present the lead guitarist of Wilco, Nels Cline, at the Oriental Theatre (4335 W. 44 Ave., Denver) on Nov. 17 at 8:30 p.m. Cline is one of the most versatile, imaginative and original guitarists active today. Combining breathtaking technique with an informed musical intelligence, Cline displays a mastery of guitar expression that encompasses delicate lyricism, sonic abstractions, and skull-crunching flights of fancy, inspiring Jazz Times to call him, “The World’s Most Dangerous Guitarist.” Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 to members and students.
For tickets or more information, visit www.CreativeMusicWorks.org.

Unwanted Hair, Wanted Artists, Poets, Musicians
Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe will be hosting a World AIDS Day Reception/Fundraiser on Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Nine10 Arts, 910 Sante Fe Drive, Denver. The art exhibit, “The Mask,” will be on exhibit until 9 p.m. Between 4-5,000 art patrons are expected to circulate through gallery throughout the evening. One piece that will be proudly on display is a three-piece body of conceptual art consisting of a sculpture made of human hair, a donation bank, and a book of photographs with creative commentary from fellow artists. This piece was deemed inappropriate and rejected by the national non-profit organization Locks of Love. This show is presented by Denver and Africa Working Against AIDS (DAWA), Combating HIV Through Art. Tickets are $30 or two for $50.
For tickets and more information, call 303-795-6836.

Dazzle Presents The Bottesini Project
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge and Creative Music Works presents the Bottesini Project on Nov. 5 at Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. The guiding principle of this ensemble is to create a collective of Denver musicians dedicated to pushing the boundaries of free improvisation. Every Bottesini performance will be an entirely unique musical experience which will draw upon a multitude of musical genres and landscapes. In each coming performance various instrumentation and personnel changes will become the norm. Creative Music Works is a Colorado arts nonprofit organization providing educational and performance opportunities for musical innovators.
For more information, visit www.CreativeMusicWorks.org.

Drums For Christ At Living Tower
Drums For Christ will be performing on Thursday Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Living Tower Church, 18821 E. 22nd Place, Aurora. Join them and praise Him with the cymbals of melodious sounds, the tambourine, and the circle dance. Come share in the spirit of a Christian drum community.
For more information, call 303-450-1245 or 303-307-0775.

Employment Opportunities At DIA
Einstein Bagels and Steakhouse-Smoking Lounge Bar are looking to fill several positions at DIA concourse C, with benefits available. A day of interviews will be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Press Room of DIA’s main terminal on the 6th level. When applying, refer to the following job orders: Co. 5189579; Co. 5189604; Co. 5189626; Co. 5189633; Co. 5189498; Co. 5189521; Co. 5189533; Co. 5189644; Co. 5189676; and Co. 5189528. Applicants must have flexible schedules, able to work on weekends and holidays, and must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. A sign language interpreter or other accommodation can be made available upon request.
To request special accommodations or for more information, call 303-342-2591.

Robots Invade DMNS
Witness some of the most sophisticated robots on the planet when the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) hosts a Robotics Expo on Saturday Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families who visit the expo can witness a robot parade, watch robot talent contests, experience space flight simulation and training software demonstrations, enjoy popular robot movies, take in the latest information on artificial intelligence, and meet various men and women who build and operate robots. These special robotics events and activities are cosponsored by science and technology enthusiasts at Colorado FIRST (www.usfirst.org) and presented in celebration of DMNS’ temporary exhibition Engineer It!, a hands-on family exhibition that runs through Jan. 1.
For more information, call 303-322-7009 or visit www.dmns.org.

Exempla And United Healthcares Sign Contract
Exempla Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare have signed new contract agreements covering UnitedHealthcare, PacifiCare and Secure Horizons members through December 31, 2008. The agreements, which cover more than 850,000 UnitedHealthcare and PacifiCare members in Colorado, provide access to Exempla’s three hospitals (Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, and Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital) and its other facilities. The new agreement also provides expanded access for PacifiCare and Secure Horizons members to Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center.
For more information, visit www.exempla.org.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ 2006 Holiday Sale
The Denver Botanic Gardens will be filled with distinctive holiday gift items, strolling carolers, and tasty food and beverages during the 43rd Annual Holiday Sale, Nov. 17-19. All proceeds from the sale will help fund the Gardens’ conservation programs. More than 60 vendors will showcase their exclusive gift items at this year’s event. Snacks and beverages will be available for shoppers who make this popular event the signature start of their holiday season. Free gift wrapping will be offered. Admission to the Gardens is free during this three-day event.
For more information, call 720-865-3500 or visit www.botanicgardens.org.

Arvada Center Celebrates 30 Years
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, and to celebrate. They will host a celebration on Sunday Nov. 5 from 1-4 p.m., featuring the grand opening of the newly expanded Arvada Center. Also included in the celebration will be performances by the Arvada Center Chorale and Front Range Youth Symphony, as well as ballet, jazz and modern dance demonstrations and a scene from the Children's Theater production of James and the Giant Peach. In addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and champagne toast by Mayor Fellman, there will also be ice carving and chef demonstrations, as well as hands-on activities like Clay Olympics and drama classes.
For more information, visit www.arvadacenter.org.

IHAD Holds Adopt A Family Program
The “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County (IHAD) holds its Adopt-a-Family program this month. IHAD needs individuals and businesses from the community to participate in the Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Center programs this holiday season. Families range in size from two to ten members, and are matched with a donor appropriate to their needs. The donor is provided with a list of gift ideas ranging from $10 to $30 for each family member. Families are primarily in Boulder, Longmont, and Lafayette. The deadline to become a donor is Nov. 9, and gifts must be delivered between Dec. 4 and 7 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. 
To sign up or for more information, call 303-444-3636, Ext.10 or Ext.17, or e-mail wendy.gordon@ihadboulder.org or kate.turcotte@ihadboulder.org.

Spirit Of Frederick Douglass At Newman Center
The Spirit of Frederick Douglass is a new work that draws from the speeches and letters of the great African American leader. The show will be held at DU’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. in Denver, on Nov. 4 and 5. The Nov. 4 show has a private, pre-show reception at 6 p.m. with Mayor John Hickenlooper and Helen Thorpe. The Nov. 5 show is at 5 p.m. Douglass’ message of human rights, social justice, and struggle remains as fresh and vibrant as it was in the nineteenth century. As a prelude to the play, The Spirituals Project Choir will present a program of African American spirituals.
For tickets and more information, call 303-871-7820 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Annual Holiday Dinner With United Church
The United Church of Montbello invites neighbors, members and friends for fellowship and a down-home hearty meal on Sunday Nov. 26 at 11 a.m., immediately following the 9 a.m. worship service. They know you’ll have had your turkey with the fixings, so prepare yourself for something really unique! This dinner is free and open to everyone. The church is located at 4879 Crown Blvd., at the corner or Crown and Andrews.
For more information, call 303-373-0070.

Gallery Opening Of Jamie Lavin
Royce Galleries, Ltd., located at 249 Clayton Street in Denver, is hosting the art work of Jamie Lavin, “Highly Textured Mixed-Media.” This show closes Nov. 3.
For more information, call 303-333-1722 or visit www.roycegalleries.com.

Survivor Of Rwandan Genocide To Speak In Denver
Twelve years ago, the mass murder of nearly one million Rwandans unfolded before the eyes of a young college student visiting her family for the Easter holiday. She was spared by hiding for 91 days, in a preacher’s 3’x4’ bathroom with seven other women, as her family was slaughtered and three months of violence ravaged the beautiful African country. Immaculee Ilibagiza, whose powerful, horrific and inspiring survival is told in her book, Left to Tell, will speak at Gates Concert Hall in The Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Monday Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$45.
For tickets and more information, call 303-871-7720, 303-357-2787, or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Indian Voices: Past And Present At Sheraton
Through story and song, the three women of Three Voices, from the distinct cultures of Lakota, European American, and African American, perform Speaking from the Past, their play that portrays the emotional currents culminating in the massacre at Wounded Knee in1890. This performance is part of the Indian Voices: Past and Present Seminar to be held Nov. 7 at the Denver West Sheraton Hotel (360 Union Blvd., Lakewood). The luncheon keynote is Dr. Donna Langston, Professor and Director of Ethnic Studies at CU Denver, and there will be a panel discussion with Three Voices, Dr. Langston and Modupe Labode, Chief Historian, Colorado Historical Society. Seminar tickets, including lunch, are $40, and the deadline for registration is Nov. 3. Space is limited.
For more information, call 303-844-676-8845 or 303-572-7366.

Free Denver Public Library Events
The Montbello Branch Library (12955 Albrook Drive, 2 blocks east of Peoria on 47th and Albrook, 303-373-0767), is offering a citizenship class on Tuesday Nov. 14 from 6-7 p.m., where you can discuss what will be included in the citizenship test, how you can study for it, and you can also practice for it. They also offer Searching for a Job with Leslie Juniel on Tuesday Nov. 21 from 6-7 p.m., the GED Study hour on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m., the English Conversation hour on Mondays from 5–6 p.m., and children’s Story Times on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30–11 a.m. Children’s activities are offered during all adult classes.
The Blair-Caldwell Branch Library (2401 Welton Street, 720-865-2401) hosts Searching for a Job on Monday Nov. 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the GED Study hour on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the English Conversation hour on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., and children’s Story Times on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.
The Ford-Warren Branch Library (2825 High Street, 303-294-0907), hosts Searching for a Job on Tuesday Nov. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the GED Study hour on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the English Conversation hour on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., and children’s Story Times on Tuesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
For more information, call the libraries or visit www.denver.lib.co.us.

Chefs Heat Up Look Who's Cooking Now
The 3rd Annual Look Who’s Cooking Now will be held on Saturday Nov. 25 at the Renaissance Hotel Denver, 3801 Quebec St., from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy this elegant evening of tuxedos and gowns, continuous music, but most of all, featuring the remarkable specialties of 100 gentlemen chefs! There will be a silent auction and casino, and DJ and live entertainment by Soul School. General admission tickets are  $50, and reserved seating is available: a table for 10 is $5,000, $2,000, or $750. Look Who’s Cooking Now benefits the African-American Leadership Institute, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation.
For tickets, to be a chef, or for more information, call 303-299-9035 or vist www.aali-rockymtn.org.

Miners Alley Auditions For Deathtrap
The Miners Alley Playhouse is announcing their auditions for Deathtrap, a play by Ira Levin and directed by Robert Kramer. Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday Nov. 6-7 from 6-10 p.m. Callbacks will be held Wednesday Nov. 8 beginning at 7 p.m. Please prepare a 1-3 minute dramatic monologue; headshot and resume encouraged. Characters needed include: two men, late 40s to mid 50s; one man, late 20s; and two women, late 40s to mid 50s (one woman role requires a thick Northern European accent).
For an audition appointment or more information, call 303-935-3044.

Save The Date For MLK Humanitarian Awards
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Committee announces the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Awards Program and Concert, to be held Jan. 9 in partnership with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Their goal is to significantly increase attendance at this important community event. The Committee also asks you to look for individuals, especially youth, and organizations that volunteer their time and talent and whose passion for people or causes they serve fulfill the spirit and commitment to make the world a better place in the spirit of Dr. King. The theme for this year is “Character, Hope, and Inclusiveness.”
For applications or more information, call 303-894-2997, write ccrd@dora.state.co.us, or visit www.dora.state.co.us/civil-rights/index.htm.

CFCZ Presents The Zydematics
The Colorado Friends of Cajun-Zydeco Music and Dance will present their monthly dance with the sensational Zydematics on Sunday Nov. 26 at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St. in Denver. Doors open at 1 p.m., a complimentary dance lesson will be given at 1:30 p.m., and the dance will be held from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for non-members. The Colorado Friends of Cajun-Zydeco Music and Dance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring Louisiana French culture, music and dance to the Front Range.
For more information, call 303-745-9577 or 303-378-3428, or visit www.cfcz.org.

Rocky Mountain Flute Choir Presents Annual Spring Recital
The Rocky Mountain Flute Choir presents their annual fall recital Friday Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Plymouth Congregational Church (3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood), with reception to follow. The first half of the concert is season themed to celebrate children, school and Halloween. After a brief intermission the group will conclude the concert with some of the best loved Holiday music to bring in the spirit of the upcoming season.  As a special treat for their audience, various flutists will also be featured on other instruments such as vocals and piano.
For more information, visit www.rockymtnflutechoir.org.

RSVP Seeking Volunteers For Veterans History Project
RSVP at the Volunteers of America, 2660 Larimer St. in Denver, has entered a partnership with the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project to record the personal histories of American War Veterans and to archive those histories both at the Library of Congress and the Denver Public Library. They need volunteers to recruit veterans, conduct interviews and assist with the administration of the program.
For more information, call RSVP at 303-297-0408 x13127, Veterans of America at 303-297-0408, or email nsimmons@voacolorado.org.

Sankofa Presents Master Piece Theater
The Sankofa Arts Alliance presents Master Piece Theater, an art show featuring new work by wood sculptor Dave Wright. The opening reception will be Saturday Nov. 11 from 2-4 p.m. at the third floor gallery of the Blair Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St. in Denver. The show runs Nov. 1-30 and is free and open to the public.
For library hours, call 720-865-2401. For more information, call 303-861-7710.

Sisters Of Hold Fundraising Event
Sisters of Color United for Education/Hermanas de Color Unidas Para la Educacíon is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose peer-to-peer health educators provide culturally-grounded holistic health education to the underserved and uninsured. Their annual fundraiser Tapas, Vino y Rosa will be Friday Nov. 3 at the Walnut Foundry, 3002 Walnut St. in Denver. The event will feature wine, a Mexican buffet, live music by Rumba, dancing and a silent auction to benefit our community health programs. Former Denver Auditor Don Mares will be MC for the night.
For tickets or more information, call 720-944-3820 or visit www.sistersofcolorunited.org.

Teller Elementary Art Show Nov. 17
Teller Elementary School, Congress Park’s only public school, is hosting an art walk Nov. 17-19. There will be an opening night reception from 6-8 p.m. at Babooshka (3225 E. Colfax Ave.). Students’ art will be displayed in several restaurants and businesses on Colfax’s BlueBird District, between St. Paul and Adams Streets, and every child enrolled at Teller will have an art piece on display. This effort is designed to mutually benefit neighborhood businesses and Teller by raising Teller’s profile in the community, and by bringing more customers to local businesses. The Teller Elementary Art Show is also a fundraiser for the school’s art program. The generous contributions of numerous sponsors have raised over $2,000.  This year’s theme is African American art, where students will learn about Faith Ringgold, a contemporary African American artist, and use her style to inspire their own art.
For more information, visit teller.dpsk12.org.

Fall Events With The Spirituals Project
The Spirituals Project (TSP) is hosting two exciting events this month. One of TSP’s new ensembles, The Sojourners, will be performing as part of a music festival on Sunday Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at Denver's historic Augustana Lutheran Church (5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver). Tickets are $12 at the door. For those looking for dialog, register for the Adult Education Series on Saturday Nov. 18 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the First Mennonite Church (430 West 9th Ave., Denver). In this interactive session we will explore the link between individual responsibility and communal values. This program is free and open to the public; however, registration is required.
To register for the class or for more information, call 303-871-7993, email CRule@SpiritualsProject.org, or visit www.SpiritualsProject.org.

24th Annual Luncheon Extends Into Community
The Denver chapter of The Links, Inc. will salute the achievements of an outstanding roster of 21 young women and men ranging from 8th-12th grade at their 24th Annual Tribute to Black Youth on Saturday Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. This year’s group of honorees reflects supportive parents, the efforts of dedicated teachers, and most of all young people committed to excellence in academic, artistic, athletic and community endeavors. The Luncheon’s guest speaker this year is Jeff Johnson, social activist, AME minister, public speaker, leadership trainer and the new face of BET as Big Tigger’s conscious cousin on Rap City. Guests attending this year’s luncheon are encouraged to bring toiletries that will be donated to the Veterans Administration Hospital in honor of Veterans Day.
For more information, call 303-961-9387.

VA Announces Mental Health Conference
Several prominent Colorado mental health organizations, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announce the third annual Innovations in Mental Health Conference to be held Friday Nov. 10 at the Holiday Inn Select, 455 S. Colorado Blvd. in Denver. The conference will address the theme, “Systems Transformation: Beyond the Rhetoric.” It will examine what is working in Colorado and elsewhere in the country, and what strategies are needed to transform the system into one which is more responsive to the needs of mental health consumers. The conference will include the “Heroes in the Fight” Awards Luncheon.
For more information, call 303-482-1214 or visit www.charg.org.