ABTP Presents Getting Money For College
The Alliance of Black Telecommunications Professionals, a Qwest Communications Diversity Resource Group, and the Community College of Denver continue their Getting Money For College lecture series. Part two of the three-part series will be Wednesday, March 7, titled Essay Writing Workshop, and part three will be Wednesday, March 14, entitled Interviewing Workshop. Both lectures will be held at 1201 5th St., suite 570 , from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.  Parents, high school seniors and college freshmen are welcome, and refreshments will be provided.
To make your reservation or for more information, contact Stacey Small at 303-896-2993 or Stacey.Small@qwest.com; or Kymbal Lindsay at 303-992-5114 or Kymbal.Lindsay@qwest.com.

Hurricane On The Bayou Showing At IMAX
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science presents the new film Hurricane on the Bayou, in the Phipps IMAX Theater on Friday, March 16. Hurricane presents one of the few stories about Hurricane Katrina that is left to be told in detail – the story of how the city of New Orleans might have been spared the wrath of the storm had the swamps and wetlands around the city not been devastated by years of environmental degradation. This movie is directed by Greg MacGillivray and narrated by Meryl Streep. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for juniors and seniors, with discounted tickets for members.
For more information, visit www.dmns.org.

100 Black Men Of Denver Sponsors Night With Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and the 100 Black Men of Denver will sponsor a night with the Denver Nuggets on March 9. Sponsor a mentor and attend the Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons game at 7 p.m. at the Pepsi Center , where you can see Carmelo, Iverson and Denver 's own Chauncey Billups. Tickets are $45 for both adult and youth ticket combined. A portion of tickets sales will be donated to 100 Black Men of Denver 's scholarship fund. Tickets must be ordered no later than March 1.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call Sam Williams or Dan Betts at 303-864-0945.

AKA Sorority Inc. Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Epsilon Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is now accepting applications for its 2007 scholarships. Outstanding young women from area high schools are encouraged to apply for scholarship dollars to be used toward expenses at an accredited higher-education institution. The Zelma McIntosh Bell endowment will also be awarded to an outstanding young woman relative of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Nu Omega chapter. Completed applications must be post marked by March 7.
For applications or more information, visit www.epsilonnuomega.com.

CCOA Announces 2007 Governor’s Arts Award
The Colorado Council on the Arts, together with Arts for Colorado , has reinstated the Governor’s Art Award with a new focus on Strong Arts Strong Communities. Since 1969, Governor’s Arts Awards have honored artists and organizations, as well as corporate and civic leaders, for their significant contributions to Colorado ’s cultural environment. One award will be given to a Colorado city or town which has effectively employed the arts to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of their community. Nomination forms must be postmarked by March 19.
For nomination forms or more information, call 303-892-3802 or visit www.coloarts.org.

Benjamin Franklin Comes To DMNS
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) presents an atypical history and science exhibition called “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World” from March 2 to May 20. This exhibition will help you get to know the real Benjamin Franklin – scientist, inventor, diplomat, humorist, journalist and philanthropist. This hands-on, interactive exhibition celebrates Franklin ’s 300th birthday, and shows how his legendary wit, keen wisdom and eye-opening ingenuity are still an important part of our lives today. DMNS is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver . Museum tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children and seniors.
For more information, call 303-322-7009 or visit www.dmns.org.

DOCA To Host National Arts Forum
The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) will host the second of two of the 40 National Arts Forum Series events, sponsored by MetLife Foundation. The forum is entitled Design Thinking: Success Stories, and will be held Wednesday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the stage of the Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets. The forum will address the connection between a creative built environment and a person’s ability to perceive; teach ways to enhance the ability to practice inventive thinking; give an opportunity to design an icon for Civic Center Park ; and inspire ways to enhance professional success by design thinking. Over the course of the last five years, the forums have established a clear record of achievement in communities across the United States , galvanizing conversations among and collaborations between arts and business leaders.
To register or for more information, visit www.denvergov.org/metlifeforums.

Zoning Code Task Force Hosts Community Forum
The Zoning Code Task Force invites the community to join in a community conversation to answer questions related to residential development and rezoning. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Webb Municipal Office Building , 201 W. Colfax Ave. in Denver. A panel of representatives from the Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation, Denver Community Planning and Development Department, Denver Board of Realtors, and Homebuilders Association of Metropolitan Denver will discuss policies, procedures and effectiveness of various regulatory approaches. After the panel discussion, the forum will conclude with a question and answer session. Space is limited and reservations are required by March 2.
To make reservations or for more information, call Valentina Guereca at 720-865-3223 or e-mail Valentina.Guereca@ci.denver.co.us.

WWII Polish Fighter Descendent To Give Holocaust Lecture
Robert Bielsky, whose father and two uncles saved 1,200 Jews in the forests of Poland during World War II, will tell an absorbing and little known story of resistance and survival for the 5th Annual Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture. The lecture, under the auspices of the Holocaust Awareness Institute at the University of Denver Center for Judaic Studies, will take place Sunday, March 18 at 4 p.m. in DU’s Driscoll Ballroom, 2055 E. Evans. Ave. When Bielsky is not traveling the world speaking of his family’s exploits, he serves as the president of the Holocaust Memorial Committee and serves on the Board of Director of the Associates Division of the Museum of Jewish Heritage , a living memorial to the Holocaust.
For reservations, co-sponsorships or more information, call 303-871-3013 or visit www.du.edu/cjs.

Wee Wednesdays At Denver Firefighters Museum
The Denver Firefighters Museum , 1326 Tremont Place in Denver , announces a new fire safety program called Wee Wednesdays. The program is based on a nationally acclaimed fire safety program for young children called Play Safe! Be Safe! Wee Wednesdays is a six-week series designed for children ages 2 to 5 years of age, and the play dates teach fire safety behaviors that make learning fun. This multi-media program will include group activities, role playing, videos, craft projects, and other activities. The cost is $5 per week and includes one child and a parent. Additional children are $2 each. The session is six weeks in length but attendance at all six is not required. The two remaining Wee Wednesdays are March 7 and 14.
For reservations or more information, call 303-892-1436.

Aurora Fox Presents Almost, Maine
The Aurora Fox Theater, located at 9900 E. Colfax Ave. , presents the regional premiere of the romantic comedy Almost, Maine , running through March 25, directed by Bev Newcomb Madden and featuring John Arp and Rhonda Brown. Almost, Maine was hailed as “Love in the Time of Frostbite” by The New York Sun , and fittingly so: playwright John Cariani employs elements of magical realism as he explores the mysteries of the human heart in this delightful romantic comedy. Almost, Maine is a small, mythical town in far northern Maine . On a Friday night in the middle of winter under a big sky, residents of Almost are falling in and out of love at an alarming rate. This show is described as a charming “mid-winter night’s dream.” Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, and $18 for groups. Street parking is free.
For more information, call 303-739-1971 or visit www.aurorafox.com.

Read2Kids Day On March 3
The Junior League of Denver and Denver Firefighters Museum have teamed up to present the 8th Annual Read2Kids Day on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 1326 Tremont Place in Denver . The two groups have teamed up to spend the day reading to kids in conjunction with the National Education Association’s “Read Across America” day. Join them as they read books on fire topics to visitors of all ages. The event is free to the public and children will participate in a variety of fun activities such as face painting and balloon making. Children will be able to take home a free book and tour the Museum with firefighters in uniforms.
For information, call 303-892-1436.

Eighth Annual Multicultural Conference On Breast Health
The Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation will host its 8th Annual Multicultural Conference on Breast Health on Saturday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. , at the Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec St. in Denver . The conference is a one-day conference targeting minority women who lack access to life-saving information about breast health and breast cancer. All sessions are presented by experts in their field, with an emphasis on providing the information in a culturally appropriate way. Started eight years ago and growing each year, dedicated volunteers created the conference to address health disparities that exist within our community.
For more information, call 303-744-2088, ext. 304.

Free Public Library Events In March
The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Welton St., Denver, 720-865-2401 ), the Ford Branch Library (2825 High Street, Denver, 303-294-0907 ), and the Montbello Branch Library (12955 Albrook Drive, Denver, 303-373-0767 ) host a variety of free public events throughout the year. These events include children’s story times, English classes, GED study hours, citizenship test study hours, and children’s activities that run concurrent to adult programs. A special event this month is Seven Bricks To Help You Build Your Financial Future with financial consultant Gabriel Dibildox. Dibildox will speak at the Blair-Caldwell Library on Monday, March 5, at the Ford Library on Tuesday, March 10, and at the Montbello Library on Tuesday, March 13.
For more information, call the above libraries.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Deadline March 31
Applications for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Education and Leadership Development Program are now available online at the foundation’s Web site www.jackierobinson.org. The foundation, established in 1973 to perpetuate Jackie Robinson’s pioneering legacy, provides four year college scholarships to minority students with records of academic achievement, leadership capacity, civic engagement and financial need. More than financial assistance, the Education and Leadership Development Program offers all Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship recipients a comprehensive set of support services including mentoring, networking opportunities, career exploration programming and practical life skills training. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars may use the award at the four year college or university of their choice. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. eastern time (3 p.m. mountain time) on March 31.
For more information, visit www.jackierobinson.org.

From Tel Aviv To Rammalah At DU
The Center for Judaic Studies brings a unique one-man theatre experience to the University of Denver . From Tel Aviv to Ramallah will be held Thursday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Gates Hall in the Newman Center for Performing Arts, University Blvd. and Illif Ave. , on the University of Denver campus. From Tel Aviv is a collaboration between a Jewish "human beatbox," and the religion scholar who happens to be his wife, and a Muslim video artist - a genre-smashing, boundary-breaking "hop-hop travelogue to peace." The Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East (ISIME) is co-sponsoring the event. Tickets are $12, or free for DU ID holders.
For tickets or more information, call 303-871-7720 or visit www.du.edu/newmancenter.

DCPA Hosts Family Fun Forum
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) will offer a free Target Family Fun Forum on March 4 from 12 to 2 p.m. These forums are sponsored by Target and are offered by the Denver Center Theatre Academy , an educational department of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The forums are free events for groups where participants juggle, sing opera, recite Shakespeare and walk a tightrope among a number of other activities. Groups will earn tokens redeemable for treats and other rewards. The forums are held at 1101 13th St. in Denver, and metered parking is free on Sundays.
For reservations or more information, call 303-446-4892.

Denver Parks And Recreation To Hold Hearing
Denver Parks and Recreation invites the public to attend and participate in a public hearing regarding a proposed departmental parkway policy on Thursday, March 8 from 6:15 to 7 p.m. as part of the March Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. The meeting will take place at the Montclair Civic Building , located at 6820 E. 12th Ave. in Denver. The hearing will provide both park staff and advisory board members the opportunity to listen to and collect comments regarding the proposed policy. Following the hearing, there will be a 30-day comment period through Monday April 9. Any written comments should be submitted directly to Denver Parks and Recreation, Attention Andrea Riner, 201 West Colfax, Denver , CO 80202 ; or they can be e-mailed to andrea.riner@ci.denver.co.us.
For more information, call 720-913-0662.

CHUN Hosts UMX Auditions For People’s Fair
The public is welcome to come vote for their favorite acts at the Ultimate Music Xperience (UMX), a two-day battle of the bands with approximately 80 local, primarily undiscovered solo and group acts vying for a chance to play at the CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair, one of the largest music venues in the state. The event will be held March 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, at Bender’s 13th Ave. Tavern, 314 E. 13th Ave. in Denver. This People’s Fair will be held at Civic Center Park June 2 and 3.
For more information, call 303-830-1651.

Arvada Center Presents A Chorale Festival
The Arvada Center Chorale and choruses from around the Front Range join together for the multi-chorus event A Chorale Festival: In Praise of Music, singing songs that feature the power of music that unites us all. The festival will be held Friday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Arvada Center , 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada . Tickets are $15.
For tickets or more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/concerts.

Envision A World Without Drugs
Envision: A World Without Drugs is a youth exhibition of art designed to address healthy alternatives to the use and abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The exhibit opening night will be held Wednesday, March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. , with a performance by Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) youth directed by Jaime Lujan, at DAVA’s gallery at 1405 Florence St. in Denver . The exhibit will be open through April 27. The exhibits are free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Monday through Friday or by appointment.
For more information, call 303-367-5886 or visit www.davarts.org.

Art From Ashes Youth Exhibit
Art From Ashes is a spoken word, written, and visual exhibition featuring photography, poetry and artwork by Art From Ashes Youth. This is an artistic and photographic collaboration with Nine10Arts artists. These events give you an opportunity to see inspiring youth perform poetry. The shows will be held March 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. , March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. , and March 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All shows will be held in the gallery at Nine10Arts, 910 Santa Fe Dr. in Denver . Artwork will be available for purchase. Tickets are a suggested $5.
For more information, call 303-815-1779 or visit www.Nine10Arts.com.

Art Exhibition: Children Of Niger
The art exhibition The Children of Niger is a 20-piece pastel series created by Louise Cutler while in Niger , Africa . The series documents Cutler’s stay in the village of Golmi , as well as visits to outer villages with a medical team in 1998. Some of the paintings were completed once she returned home, inspired from photographs taken while in Niger . The show will run through March 31 at the East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. in Colorado Springs . There will be a reception with light refreshments on March 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 719-531-6333.

Museo De Las Américas Exhibition
El Museo de las Américas hosts the exhibit Altar Girls through June 10. Altar Girls examines women’s complicated attributes of sanctity and strength viewed from historic legends and traditional media to post-modern insights and materials. The juxtaposition of women saints with contemporary views of coming-of-age girls conveys the fundamental female aspects of purity and courage. Whether they are inspired by the women of the heavens or the young women of this world, the artists of Altar Girls offer stunning depictions of the miracle of the feminine. El Museo is located at 861 Santa Fe Dr. in Denver.
For more information, call 303-571-4401 or visit www.museo.org.