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Denver Events August 27, 2008

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Exhibits
357667

FORE! The Planet: A Putt-to-Learn Adventure.


Visitors can save the rainforest, follow the path of a migrating hawk and navigate a polluted waterway - all while playing miniature golf in the exhibition, FORE! The Planet: A Putt-to-Learn Adventure. Families can test their golf skills on nine holes of miniature golf while gaining a better understanding of the world in which they live. Each hole uses playful components and environmental trivia to explore themes such as threats to wildlife populations, landfills, pollution, and recycling in a way that's exciting and entertaining for visitors of all ages.
720.488.3300
http://www.the... experience.org
Ongoing Daily 5/24/08 - 10/5/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Wildlife Experience Museum

10035 South Peoria Street
Parker, CO80134


Exhibits
326004

Junior Jobsite


Hard hats, blueprints, and safety vests help children and their grownups construct masterpieces together. Kids can play and learn as they build utilizing the fundamental tools of the trade. Paint and stencil the walls with brushes and rollers, learn the inner workings of plumbing pipes, and then see, touch, and even crawl on real construction artifacts from the world of bricks and mortar. There is something for the youngest crew members to our oldest to construct, configure, build, form, and assemble.
303.433.7444
http://cmdenver.org
Ongoing Daily 7/12/08 - 9/28/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-8
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission

Children's Museum of Denver

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO80211


Exhibits
307157

Inuit Voices On Our Changing World


The exhibition highlights different aspects of environmental change in the Arctic as observed by Inuit Elders and includes an interactive media component, photos, and artifacts from the Arctic.
303.492.6892
http://www.cumuseum.colorado.edu
Ongoing Daily 4/15/08 - 5/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

15th Street and Broadway Street
Boulder, CO80302


Films
360701

IMAX Film Festival


The Denver Museum of Nature and Science celebrates the Phipps IMAX Theater?s 25th anniversary by bringing back some of the most memorable films ever made for a special IMAX Film Festival. Titles include Alaska: Spirit of the Wild, Beavers, , Greece: Secrets of the Past, Shackleton?s Antarctic Adventure, and To Fly. Tickets are available in advance.
303.322.7009
http://www.dmns.org
Ongoing Daily 6/13/08 - 9/25/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Shows daily; visit the website for current schedule
Cost: $6-$8

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO80205


Library Programs
399917

Evolver Teens


Teens are invited to visit the library for games, crafts, and edutainment. This month... Rock Band!
720.865.0000
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Daily 1/14/08 - 1/14/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 13-18
Time: 3:30am
Cost: Free

Schlessman Family Branch Library

100 Poplar Street
Denver, CO80220


Library Programs
283654

Crafts and Tales


Children are invited for a brief story and then craft time. Advance registration is required.
303.791.READ
http://www.dou... ylibraries.org
8/27/08

Ages: 3-5
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

Highlands Ranch Library

9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
Littleton, CO80129


Nature & Outdoors
196784

Butterfly Releases


Visit the pavilion and watch as the newest butterflies are released into their new home.
303.469.5441
http://www.butterflies.org
Ongoing Daily 1/1/07 - 1/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12:30pm & 3:30pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Butterfly Pavilion

6252 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO80020


Ongoing Library Programs
283148

Hi Chess Knights Chess Club


Adults and teens who play chess are welcome to participate in the libray's chess group.
303.791.READ
http://www.dou... ylibraries.org
8/27/08

Ages: 12-18
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Highlands Ranch Library

9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
Littleton, CO80129


Ongoing Storytimes
339148

Tales for Twos


Join members of the library staff for stories, songs, and fun. Registration is not required. A craft activity immediately follows storytime, where two-year-olds can explore the fun world of art and learn various craft techniques.
720.865.1111
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Each Mon, Wed 6/4/08 - 5/27/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-2
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Denver Public Library Central Branch

10 W. Fourteenth Avenue Pkwy
Denver, CO80204


Ongoing Storytimes
285466

Bilingual Storytime


Interactive storytimes for speakers of English, Spanish, or both. All ages are welcome but storytime is specifically geared to two to four year olds and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
303.373.0767
http://www.denverlibrary.org
Ongoing Each Wed, Thu, Fri 1/3/08 - 5/29/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-4
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Montbello Branch Library

12955 Albrook Drive
Denver, CO80239


Ongoing Storytimes
203946

Preschool Storytime


Preschoolers are invited for storytime at the Louisville library.
303.335.4821
http://www.ci.... .co.us/library
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 1/16/07 - 12/17/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-5
Time: Tue 1pm; Wed 10:30am
Cost: Free

Louisville Public Library

950 Spruce Street
Louisville, CO80027


Ongoing Storytimes
107588

Storytime


Storytime at the Library. To accommodate more children, the same theme is presented throughout the month. The Library asks that children attend just one session in each month.
303.932.2690
http://www.jefferson.lib.co.us
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 1/10/06 - 12/22/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-6
Time: Tue 7pm; Wed-Thu 10:15am and 10:45am; Sat 11am
Cost: Free

Columbine Branch Library

7706 West Bowles Avenue
Littleton, CO80123


Ongoing Storytimes
107560

Toddler Storytime


Storytime at the Library for toddlers accompanied by an adult lap.
303.424.5527
http://www.jefferson.lib.co.us
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed 1/10/06 - 12/23/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-3
Time: 10:15am
Cost: Free

Arvada Branch Library

7525 West 57th Avenue
Arvada, CO80002


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