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Gov. Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Garcia announce Colorado Literacy Week schedule

Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

9:30 a.m. – Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia will deliver remarks at the kick-off of Colorado Literacy Week.  The Lt. Gov. will announce new partners in the Colorado Early Literacy Initiative. Location: Crawford Elementary, 1600 Florence St., Aurora.

Denver to host 2012 NCAA Women's Final Four

Denver to host 2012 NCAA Women's Final Four

Denver will be the host city of the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four to be held March 30 – April 3, 2012, with the tournament games scheduled for April 1 and 3 at the Pepsi Center. The event is expected to bring 30,000 visitors and generate $20 million in spending in the Mile High City. 

RTD FasTracks to hold public meeting February 22 about Northwest Metro Area transit options

RTD FasTracks to hold public meeting February 22 about Northwest Metro Area transit options

As the Regional Transportation District (RTD) considers the most effective way to provide transit service to the metro area’s northwest communities, the public is invited to hear national subject matter experts in commuter rail transit (CRT) and bus rapid transit (BRT) explain the characteristics of how either one of these two transit modes could operate in the northwest area. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., February 22, at the Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and project staff will be available to answer questions prior to the meeting.

Small Smiles offers free dental screenings for children

Small Smiles Dental Centers will offer free dental screenings during “Healthy Smile, Happy Child Day” on February 14, 2012, at their locations at 1400 Grove Street in Denver, 550 E. Thornton Parkway in Thornton, 14251 E. 6th Avenue in Aurora, and 2400 West 16th Street in Greeley. The free screenings will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and are part of an effort to promote healthy smiles during Children’s Dental Health Month in February.

List of proposed parcels for May oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office posted the list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., May 10, 2012, at the State Office in Lakewood.

Target's late-night DVD release for "Twilight" Fans on Feb. 10

What:             Twilight mania will sweep into Denver when Twi-Hards gather at Target stores for a sneak peek at a world-premier scene featuring Edward and Bella from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.” During the exclusive scene, fans will see Bella as a vampire for the first time and a clue from Alice will be revealed – unveiling a major plot point from the fifth and final film. A special greeting from cast members will round out the exclusive preview. 

Colorado's firefighter calendar re-launch party

Colorado’s official firefighter calendar hosts a re-launch party and 2013 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Model Recruitment event this Thursday, February 9.  Selected applicants will appear on stage at the annual Celebrity Judging Event on Friday, May 11 at the Exdo Event Center.