July 12, 2018
Northglenn-Thornton • Westminster Window 23
THINGS to DO THEATER
Northglenn Players Present “Little Shop of Horrors”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 20-21 and July 27-28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22 and July 29 at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Go to www. northglennarts.org.
MUSIC
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta with Katherine Dines: 11 a.m. Friday, July 13 at Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver. Call 303-4053576 or go to anythinklibraries. org. Songwriter, recording and teaching artist Katherine Dines performs with movement, sign language, sing-alongs and more. Free Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 (Stereo Collision) at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada. In case of rain, concerts move to Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583 or go to www.apexprd.org. Learn Guitar: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, July 19, 26 at The Studio at Anythink, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Call 303-4053228 or go to anythinklibraries. org/studio. Led by Jen from City Strings Guitar.
FILM
Flick `N Float: “Ghostbusters”: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Check in begins at 7:30 p.m. For ages 11-15. Registration is strongly encouraged. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ playnorthglenn to sign up.
ART
Build Life-Sized Board Games: 2 p.m. Mondays, July 16, 23 at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Call 303-4527534 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Create life-sized board games. Textile Tinkering: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 14 at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Try out the Cricut and sewing machines. Colorado Proud Cricut: 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Create custom Colorado-themed vinyl decals for your home. Up Periscope: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 18 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A,
this week’s TOP FIVE Film Screening: “Modified: A Food Lover’s Journey into GMOs”: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 16 at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Modified is an award-winning documentarymemoir that asks why genetically modified organisms are not labeled on food products in Canada and the United States, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world. This film has won six festival awards since its fall 2017 release. Summer Concert Series: Shakedown Street: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive. Grateful Dead tribute band. Food trucks will sell food, drink and dessert. Go to www.northglennarts.org. Till Death Do Us Part: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 9145 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. The Murder Mystery Company presents an immersive mystery experience. Get tickets by calling 888-643-2583. Go to https:// www.grimprov.com/
Thornton. Call 303-405-3234 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Sleuth using a homemade periscope. Legend of the Worry Dolls: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Call 303-405-3234 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Explore the history and legend of Guatemalan worry dolls while creating a unique doll of your own. Art Stop on the Go: 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, July 19 at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Call 303-405-3200 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Work with a visiting artist and express yourself through a variety of art media, with the emphasis on creativity and fun. DIY Firefly Jar: 5 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver. Call 303405-3576 or go to anythinklibraries. org. Solder and build an LED-lit mason jar, perfect for lighting up a summer night. Sip n’ Paint: Stained Glass: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Call 303-405-3234 or go to anythinklibraries.org.
EVENTS
14th Annual Wiffleball Tournament: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at Northwest Open Space, 112th Avenue and Ranch Drive. Get a team of three to five of your buddies and relive your
Senior Excursion: Hammonds Candy Factory: 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 19; meet at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. See how candy is made behind the scenes. Hammonds has been in Denver since 1920. For ages 55 and older. No cost for tour. Registration required. Call 303-450-8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/playnorthglenn to sign up. Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra featuring Steve Lippia: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Arvada Center Amphitheatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Basie and Sinatra at the Sands. An homage to the songs of Frank Sinatra. Learn more at www.arvadacenter.org or 720-898-7200.
childhood in this summer tournament classic. Participants must be at least 18 years old. All players receive T-shirts. For information or to register, call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ playnorthglenn. Colorado Youth Adventures: High Flying Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 19; meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Golf at Topgolf in Centennial, lunch at Jimmy John’s, and skydiving at iFly’s indoor air tube. For ages 11-18. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/playnorthglenn to sign up. Senior Festive Friday: Ice Cream Social: 1 p.m. Friday, July 20 at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Take a break from the summer swelter at our build-your-own sundae bar. For ages 55 and over. Register by July 18. Call 303-4508801 or go to www.northglenn. org/playnorthglenn to sign up. Wine & Food Pairing Workshop: 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at the Avenues Crofton Park, 12431 King Court, Broomfield. Interactive workshop; learn to best pair your favorite foods and spirits for any occasion. Presented by the Wine Education Institute, Westminster. RSVP at 720-328-9548.
FOOD/COOKING
The Art and Science of Tea: noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton; 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver. Go to anythinklibraries.org. Choose from a variety of base teas, herbs and spices to create your own signature blend.
Demolition Kitchen: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton; 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 25 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton; 5 p.m. Thursday, July 26 at Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver. Go to anythinklibraries.org. Mash and bash fruit into delicious aguas frescas, a mixture of fruit and lime juice perfect for a hot day. Campfire Cooking: 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Call 303-405-3234 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Learn how to make recipes perfect for sharing around the campfire. Versatile Vinegar: 6-7 p.m. Monday, July 23 at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Combine herbs with vinegar to create homemade dressings, mustards and cleaning products.
RECREATION/ OUTDOORS
Kids Garden Club: 10-10:45 a.m. Fridays, July 13 and July 27 at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Call 303-405-3200 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Plant and care for the garden while creating art and learning about science. Carnivores in the City: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 14 at Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue
and Simms in Westminster. Touch pelts and skulls of carnivores that exist at the park. Registration required. Go to https://www.cityofwestminster.us/. Howls and Owls: 8-9 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue and Simms in Westminster. Space is limited. Go to https://prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/. Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Follow Cat Palateo, certified forest therapy guide, for a walk with a series of “invitations” designed to connect participants with the power of the forest. Carnivores in the City: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 14 at Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue and Simms in Westminster. Space is limited. Go to https://prl-web. ci.westminster.co.us/. Summer Campsite: 6-7 p.m. Monday, July 16; and 3-4 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton. Call 303452-7534 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Set up camp and prepare for an adventure with campfire songs, stories, snacks and games. Free Family Swim: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 at Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive, Northglenn. Heated pool has underwater lighting, and the toddler pool will be open. Call 303450-8800. Bicycle Basics: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17; and 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Call 303-4053200 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Learn how to adjust the chain, fix a flat and make minor adjustments. Bring in your bike for a hands-on tutorial in basic bicycle maintenance. Gold Rush Panning: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver. Call 303-405-3576 or go to anythinklibraries.org. Make a Colorado map that leads to treasure as we learn about the Gold Rush and pan for gold in water and sand. Teen Gardening with TAB: noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the community garden near Anythink York Street, 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton. Call 303-4053234 or go to anythinklibraries. org. SEE CALENDAR, P30