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Upcoming Events
Through August 20, 2010
2010 CHC Gold Leaf Awards - Call for Entries
GroundFloor Media, 1923 Market Street, Denver
Colorado Healthcare Communicators announce the Call for Entries in the 2010 Gold Leaf Awards.
Annually, Colorado Healthcare Communicators (CHC) recognizes outstanding work in public relations, marketing and communications through its annual Gold Leaf competition and awards ceremony. For more than 25 years, CHC has honored Colorado professionals who provide communication services to healthcare organizations (including advertising agencies and consultants who submit entries on behalf of a healthcare organization). With 29 categories to choose from, there is an opportunity to showcase your organization's high caliber work and achievements and be rewarded for your efforts that come from delivering solid results that help your organization succeed on every level. The Gold Leaf Awards are open to CHC members and non-members.
CHC member rate ($60 per entry; four or more entries, $55 per entry). Non-member rate ($75 per entry; four or more entries, $70 per entry).
Deliver or mail entries and fees by Friday, August 20 to: GroundFloor Media, Inc. 1923 Market Street Denver, Colorado 80202.
For categories, guidelines and an entry form, visit the Events page at www.healthcarecommunicators.org.
Entries must be received no later than Friday, August 20, by 5 p.m. Entry form is available for download on the EVents page, under "Gold Leaf" at www.healthcarecommunicators.org.
Awards ceremony will be held Thursday, Oct. 21 at The Wellshire Inn. For more information, contact micki@armadamedical.com.
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Through August 27, 2010
Call for Applications: 2010-2011 Leadership Arts!
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Leadership Arts program July 12 - August 27, 2010!
Leadership Arts, Colorado's only arts-focused board program, provides an innovative 8-month leadership training that prepares professionals to serve on the boards of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
Sessions on strategic planning, advocacy, governance and fundraising enghance leadership skills and develop effective cultural board members.
The class is deal for emerging leaders, those already on boards and everyone in between.
To learn more and to apply, please go to http://www.cbca.org/programsleadership.asp.
Thank you to our sponsor: Colorado Creative Industries.
$100 application fee; $600 for CBCA members; $850 for non-members
http://www.cbca.org/programsleadership.asp
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July 28th
Career Search Seminar with Kelly Stangel
University of Phoenix - Westminster Campus: 8700 Turnpike Dr. Westminister, CO
CAREER SEARCH SEMINAR! Stand out in crowded job search market! Find answers-FREE seminar. Top Five Reasons to attend: 1. Learn to use DBJ to identify job opportunities with growing companies. 2. Recognize industries trends, stand out, be informed, business savvy prospective employee. 3. Follow people as they make moves -know where business leaders are landing and what it means for the companies they're leaving or joining. 4. Learn to network better while increasing your sphere of influence with business professionals. 5. Build pipe line with job leads. RSVP TO kstangel@Bizjournals.com
Read more: Business Events Calendar - Denver Business Journal
Free just please RSVP to kstangel@bizjournals.com
email: kstangel@bizjournals.com or view more seminars posted at www.denver.bizjournals.com
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July 29 and August 5
CWCC Women and Business Golf Series
Green Valley Ranch ~ 4900 Himalaya Rd., Denver, CO 80249
The Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce is hosting a four week Women & Business Golf Series that will include three weeks of clinic work to focus on improving your game and learning how to do business on the golf course from three successful business women. On the fourth week participants will play 9 holes of golf to implement what they learned and then enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. The clinic will feature the following guest speakers:
* Robin Elbardawil, Executive Director of the Colorado Women's Golf Association will speak about the rules and etiquette of doing business on the golf course.
* Debbie Jessup, Executive Director of Starlight-Colorado will talk about the importance of doing business on the golf course.
* Dr. Denise McGuire, licensed psychologist and founder of Get in the Zone will talk about the mental game
The clinic will take place at Green Valley Ranch ~ 4900 Himalaya Rd., Denver, CO 80249 on July 15, 22, 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On August 5, participants will play 9 holes of golf from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. followed by a networking happy hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$275
www.cwcc.org
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July 29
ABBA- The Concert- Arrival from Sweden
RedRocks Amphitheatre
ABBA — The Concert Arrival from Sweden is the world's foremost ABBA tribute show. This 12-piece band will take you back to the '70s as they re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. Authentic costumes, captivating dance numbers, impeccable harmonies all come together to create the ABBA experience, live on stage.
This summer, come have the time of your life as you relive the chart-topping hits of ABBA, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Fernando, S.O.S., Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, The Winner Takes It All, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Ring Ring, The Name of the Game, Money Money Money, and many more.
$27 plus $3 service charge through KBDI Channel 12
You are eligible to get tickets for the incredible low price of $27, (plus a low-cost service charge of only $3 per ticket through Channel 12,
Online at: http://www.kbdi.org/shop/tickets_overview.cfm
or by
Calling: 303-296-1212
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July 31, 2010
Kempe Foundation Alliance Salt on the Rim
Home of Peggy and Mike Shanahan
The Kempe Foundation Alliance will host its annual Salt on the Rim fundraiser to benefit The Kempe Foundation and Kempe Center at 5:30 p.m. on July 31, 2010 at the home of Peggy and Mike Shanahan.
This summer affair promises to be the garden party of the season with food skillfully prepared by some of Denver's most regarded chefs and Lime's Mighty Margarita. The event also offers exciting silent and live auctions.
Enjoy a perfect summer night in Colorado with music throughout the evening. At 7:30 p.m., dance to the tunes of the Wide Open Band (WideOpenBand.com).
Money raised will support Kempe programs that help rebuild the lives of abused and neglected children and provide for them a more hopeful future.
Visit www.kempe.org.
Cost: $100
http://www.kempe.org
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08/03/2010
Mix and Mingle
The Living Room - 1055 Broadway, Denver, CO 80204
Join Denver Children's Home for a happy hour event at The Living Room on Tuesday, August 3rd from 5-7pm. For a $10 donation to DCH attendees receive a happy hour drink, appetizers, and a chance to win a $25 certificate to The Living Room.
$10 donation per person
http://www.denverchildrenshome.org/newsevents_happy_hour.php
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Tuesday, August 3
Beer Brats and Baseball
Tavern Downtown, Coors Field
Tuesday, August 3, 5:30 pm.
The Tavern Downtown (1949 Market St.)
Join us for an evening of beer, brats and baseball. Tickets are $35 for LoDo District members and their guests and $50 for non-members and guests and include food, drink and great seats at Coors Field. Your admission includes one complimentary draft beer, 2 for 1 drink specials at the Tavern Downtown and a chance to win our door prizes.
$35-$50
For more information visit: www.lodo.org
RSVP to Jeannie at 303.628.5428 or info@lodo.org.
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August 4, 2010, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
"What Kind of Colorado Do You Want? — You Decide Our Future"
Loews Denver Hotel, 4150 S. Mississippi, Denver
Presented by The Women's Collaborative for Colorado. The program is a non-partisan discussion of the state budget and the challenges and issues we face. There will be networking, wine and appetizers starting at 5:30, with the panel presentation featuring Carol Hedges and Don Marostica, beginning at 6:30, followed by an open Q&A session.
Free!
There is no fee for this event but please pre-register at http://tinyurl.com/womenscollaborative
For more information contact Lisa Voncino at 303-279-8880.
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August 5
CWCC Women and Business Golf Series
Green Valley Ranch ~ 4900 Himalaya Rd., Denver, CO 80249
The Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce is hosting a four week Women & Business Golf Series that will include three weeks of clinic work to focus on improving your game and learning how to do business on the golf course from three successful business women. On the fourth week participants will play 9 holes of golf to implement what they learned and then enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. The clinic will feature the following guest speakers:
* Robin Elbardawil, Executive Director of the Colorado Women's Golf Association will speak about the rules and etiquette of doing business on the golf course.
* Debbie Jessup, Executive Director of Starlight-Colorado will talk about the importance of doing business on the golf course.
* Dr. Denise McGuire, licensed psychologist and founder of Get in the Zone will talk about the mental game
The clinic will take place at Green Valley Ranch ~ 4900 Himalaya Rd., Denver, CO 80249 on July 15, 22, 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On August 5, participants will play 9 holes of golf from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. followed by a networking happy hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$275
www.cwcc.org
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Friday, Aug. 6
Wine & Wishes
Denver Marriott City Center, 1700 California St.
Start your Aug. 6 weekend with a quick escape to a tropical setting where you can enjoy wine and delicious food all evening. You'll find this - and more, including entertainment and a silent auction - at the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Colorado's annual Wine & Wishes event. Proceeds will help fund one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's most popular wish destinations: Hawaii. There are currently at least 10 Colorado children with life-threatening illnesses waiting to have their Hawaii wishes come true.
$40 per person, $20 of which is tax deductible
Find our more and purchase tickets today at www.wishcolorado.org
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August 13, 2010
5th Annual IP5280's Climbing for Kids
Mt. Bierstadt
Now in its fifth year, IP5280's Climbing for Kids event will raise money for The Children's Hospital Foundation and The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect during its annual mountain climb at 6 a.m. on August 13, 2010 at Mount Bierstadt.
After the climb, participants will meet for refreshments and a performance by the band Left Foot Green in Georgetown, CO.
Individual registration costs $50 and registrants are encouraged to raise at least $100 in donations. Last year, the event raised $50,000 for the two organizations. For more information or to register or pledge, visit www.ip5280.com and click on the Climbing for Kids logo.
Cost: $50
http://www.ip5280.com
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August 13-14, 2010
2nd Annual Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Race to Keep Kids on Track
The Track, Centennial, CO
The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders will host their Calendar Release Party and 2nd Annual Race to Keep Kids on Track on August 13-14, 2010 at The Track in Centennial, CO.
Event attendees will race for prizes and will receive a complimentary calendar, autographs, food, and beverages. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on August 13 with private VIP and Cheerleader Qualifying Trials. The public Race Day and official calendar release will take place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 14. A ticket is required for all events. Tickets are available online or may be purchased on the day of the events.
Presented by the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, the Race and 2011 Calendar Release will raise funds to support The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Cost: $40-250
http://www.keepingkidsontrack.org
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Aug. 18 7:30 am - 11:30 am
PRSA Colorado's Annual PR Boost for Nonprofits
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Do your nonprofit organization's public relations efforts need a boost? The Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Colorado chapter is hosting its annual PR Boost event for local nonprofits.
Experienced public relations practitioners will provide PR counsel and guidance specific to your nonprofit's communications needs. Each nonprofit will be matched with a PRSA expert for one-on-one sessions.(Each nonprofit may bring up to two representatives to participate in the event.)
Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Dress is casual. Registration is limited and organizations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
All public relations volunteers are members of the PRSA Colorado Chapter. PRSA is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals.
$25 per nonprofit which includes free breakfast and free event parking
Space is limited! To register your nonprofit, visit: www.prsacolorado.org and click on the nonprofit registration under EVENTS.
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Through August 20, 2010
2010 CHC Gold Leaf Awards - Call for Entries
GroundFloor Media, 1923 Market Street, Denver
Colorado Healthcare Communicators announce the Call for Entries in the 2010 Gold Leaf Awards.
Annually, Colorado Healthcare Communicators (CHC) recognizes outstanding work in public relations, marketing and communications through its annual Gold Leaf competition and awards ceremony. For more than 25 years, CHC has honored Colorado professionals who provide communication services to healthcare organizations (including advertising agencies and consultants who submit entries on behalf of a healthcare organization). With 29 categories to choose from, there is an opportunity to showcase your organization's high caliber work and achievements and be rewarded for your efforts that come from delivering solid results that help your organization succeed on every level. The Gold Leaf Awards are open to CHC members and non-members.
CHC member rate ($60 per entry; four or more entries, $55 per entry). Non-member rate ($75 per entry; four or more entries, $70 per entry).
Deliver or mail entries and fees by Friday, August 20 to: GroundFloor Media, Inc. 1923 Market Street Denver, Colorado 80202.
For categories, guidelines and an entry form, visit the Events page at www.healthcarecommunicators.org.
Entries must be received no later than Friday, August 20, by 5 p.m. Entry form is available for download on the EVents page, under "Gold Leaf" at www.healthcarecommunicators.org.
Awards ceremony will be held Thursday, Oct. 21 at The Wellshire Inn. For more information, contact micki@armadamedical.com.
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
2nd Annual Morris Animal Foundation
Stanley Park, Estes Park, CO
Colorado Dog Lovers help out our furry best friends and make an impact in finding a cure for canine cancer.
Join Morris Animal Foundation for the 2nd Annual K9 Cancer Walk in Estes Park on Saturday, August 21.
All donations for the walk will go toward Denver-based Morris Animal Foundation's health research to prevent, cure and treat cancer in dogs.
This is definitely a day that will go to a great cause--our best friends!
Early registration is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for children ages 10 through 17. Children under 10 are free.
www.K9CancerWalk.org
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August 21, 2010
2010 Kaleidoscope Ball
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center, 1721 East 19th Avenue, Denver
The Ball is a fundraiser benefitting Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, which opens in Aug. 2010. Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation is a certified 501 (c) (3) organization and is here to enhance the quality of life for patients and families of Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) and our community. Several generous people have asked for ways they can help support patients and families both hospitalized and undergoing care outside of a hospital setting, as well as to thank medical staff as it cares for our children. We can now help meet our communities unmet needs.
$150-$175 per ticket
www.RMchildren.org
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Fall 2010 - Aug 27, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
RETool: Developing Business & Careers in the New Energy Economy
Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder
Focused on a clean-energy future? Get ahead of the curve and take RETool, a four-day certificate program hosted by the Deming Center Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado at Boulder. This executive education course takes you for an in-depth dive into renewable energy technologies and policies. For more information visit http://leeds.colorado.edu/retool or www.regonline.com/retool_certificate to register.
Early Registration of $990 (Expires 7/31/10)
For more information visit http://leeds.colorado.edu/retool or www.regonline.com/retool_certificate to register.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Drop Your Drawers and Run Wild 5k Run/Walk and Family Zoo Loop benefiting Underwearness, Inc.
Denver Zoo
Drop Your Drawers & Run Wild
5K Run/Walk and Family Zoo Loop benefiting UNDERWEARNESS, Inc.
The Denver Zoo & City Park
Friday, August 27, 2010
Support UNDERWEARNESS' mission of providing new underwear to children in need. Proceeds from this special event will go to Denver Public Schools for distribution to the 900 homeless children who currently attend DPS.
Register at www.underwearness.org.
$30 Run/Walk, $20 Zoo Walk, $10 kids 12 & under
www.underwearness.org for more info
Register at: http://www.active.com/running/denver-co/drop-your-drawers-and-run-wild-5k-and-family-zoo-loop-2010
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08/28/10
Educate!'s 2nd Annual Hike for Uganda
Green Mountain, Boulder, Colorado
WHAT: Educate!, a Boulder and Uganda based organization that empowers the next generation of African leaders, holds the 2nd Annual Hike for Uganda, celebrating the powerful connection between Colorado supporters and Educate! students in Uganda. The money raised will go directly to support education programs in Africa and empower Educate!'s 830 students in Uganda to transform their communities.
Socialize with fellow Colorado supporters, hear updates about Educate! students' work in Uganda, and enjoy live music by the local band, Lost Angel Station. There will be coffee, bagels, snacks and refreshments.
WHO: Educate! friends will hike up Green Mountain in Boulder, Colorado while Educate! students will hike up a mountain in Kampala, Uganda--uniting forces for the same cause; empowering Uganda's youth to transform their communities by addressing poverty, disease, and environmental degradation.
WHERE: Green Mountain Trail. Family-friendly hike with a two-mile or four-mile option. Dogs welcome but must be leashed at all times. We will provide treats and plastic bags.
WHEN: Saturday, August 28, 8:30a.m. to 1:30p.m
Registration, Breakfast, Kids' Activities, Live Music and More: 8:30am-9:00am
Kick-off: 9:15am
Hike begins: 9:30am
$10
Email Maya@experienceeducate.org with questions. For tickets and more information: www.experienceeducate.org/hike-for-uganda
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September 11
First American State Bank Fitness Festival
8390 E. Crescent Parkway (DTC & Belleview)
Where can you run a 5K, nosh on filet mignon sandwiches, and have an opportunity to own an Apolo Ohno signed helmet and mittens from the 2010 Winter Olympics? The 10th Annual First American State Bank Fitness Festival on September 11 has it all!
Organizers have outdone themselves with Ed McCaffrey as the Grand Marshal, a flyover in remembrance of 9/11, a silent auction that includes a piece of Olympic history with a signed helmet from 8-time Olympic skating champion Apolo Ohno , the Kaiser Permanente 5K run/walk followed by the "Best After Party in Town" with top restaurants dolling out succulent treats.
Held in DTC to benefit the Community Asset Project, a partner of the Cherry Creek School District.
For more info or to register, visit www.fasbfitnessfestival.com
$27 per adults/$15 for kids 17 and younger, and seniors 60+ prior to event;
www.fasbfitnessfestival.com
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September 19, 2010
Hop, Skip & a Jump Start Family 5K
Children's Museum of Denver
Lace up your running shoes and hop, skip or jump over to the Children's Museum of Denver's 4th Annual stroller-friendly 5K. You and your little ones will follow the scenic Platte River Trail, making music with your feet, leap-frogging hopscotch and dashing through a cloud of floating bubbles. After the 5K, kids of all ages can participate in mini-meets including a Kid Course, Toddler Trot and Infant Crawl. Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities for the entire family! All proceeds support the Children's Museum of Denver.
www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Monday, September 20th
Golf for Hope
Lakewood Country Club
Join Seeds of Hope as we aim to $125,000 for the students served by Seeds of Hope. Included will be green fees, breakfast & lunch, silent auction, live auction, goody bags, and program. There will also be a drawing at the end of the event for a complimentary foursome at 2011 Golf for Hope!
$1,500/foursome - sponsorships and individual entries also available
For more information, please visit www.seedsofhopetrust.org or contact Justin Zuiker, Development Manager, at 303.715.3186 or justinz@seedsofhopetrust.org.
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October 8, 2010
Roselyn Saunders and Goodwill Industries of Denver Present Dancing for the Youth at Goodwill
City Center Marriot
Who: Roselyn Saunders, a well-connected Denver community volunteer, is teaming up with Goodwill Industries of Denver to raise awareness about and funds to support Goodwill's programming that helps more than 26,000 at-risk youth each year.
What: Nearly 1,000 guests, celebrity competitors and celebrity judges will come together for Dancing for the Youth at Goodwill, modeled after ABC's popular prime-time program, "Dancing with the Stars." An idea developed by Saunders, Dancing for Goodwill Youth will be a fun evening filled with food, lively music and a dance competition all in support of Goodwill's mission to support at-risk youth in Colorado.
The evening will kick off with cocktails and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction. Then the contest begins — featuring local celebrities paired with professional dancers from Robert Nardozza's Colorado Dancesport Studio. While the celebrity judges deliberate, those who purchased their evening attire from Goodwill will be eligible to enter the Best Goodwill Dressed contest for great prizes.
Tickets are $150 for individuals and $300 for a couple, and all proceeds will benefit Goodwill Industries of Denver and its youth services programs.
Click here for more information.
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October 21, 2010
Colorado Healthcare Communicators' Gold Leaf Awards Ceremony
The Wellshire Inn, 3333 South Colorado Blvd., Denver
On October 21, celebrate the achievements of the Colorado marketing, communications and healthcare community at the WColorado Healthcare Communicators' Gold Leaf Awards Ceremony.
Enjoy networking, review the entries and see the winners. Reservations will be taken online at healthcarecommunicators.org.
About Colorado Healthcare Communicators
Colorado Healthcare Communicators provides many opportunities for healthcare professionals in the public relations, marketing and communications fields to effectively network with peers, the media and the healthcare community. CHC offers opportunities for members to stay on top of industry trends, meet others in the healthcare industry and discover unique ways to communicate with the media. CHC offers members a wide variety of events ranging from monthly breakfast meetings, an annual legislative forum, evening member-mixers, media roundtables and the annual Gold Leaf Awards.
$70
Register after Sept. 1, 2010, at www.healthcarecommunicators.org.
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October 26-28
Symposium 2010
Denver Museum on Nature and Science
The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is having the 2010 Symposium for Museum & Media Professionals at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on October 26th — 28th. This is a three-day industry conference that offers a remarkable opportunity to create relationships with broadcasters, filmmakers, museums, NGO's and other cultural constitutions. Come share your own work or be ready to see what others have up their sleeves!
Symposium 2010 program strands include:
-3D production & post for large format, conventional theater and 3DTV
-360 degree immersive media including full dome planetarium
-Creating media for exhibits including Science on a Sphere
-Content-to-go (Interactive handheld media, downloadable apps & games.)
-Innovative funding
*For more info, visit our website at www.jhfestival.org
All volunteers who commit 24 hours of their time will receive a three day pass! Volunteering will consist of set-up, reception, striking, and socializing. We would love you to come help us this fall! If you are interested, please contact us through info@jhfestival.org. Our Volunteer Application is available by clicking here - also found on our website - fill it out & fax it back, we'll be in touch with you about the details for the Symposium in October.
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