Community Calendar

Sept. 1: Business Networking Group – Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Learn what’s happening with local businesses over lunch. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org

Sept. 1: Ribbon cutting, Em’s Ice Cream, 4:30 p.m., 10061 W. 26th Ave., Wheat Ridge, sponsored by City of Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge Business Association and Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Free, open to the public.

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Coffee & Conversation, every Friday, 9-10:30 a.m., City Council Chambers, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Free coffee, donuts and conversation with neighbors. Details: edgewaterco.com, 720-763-3030

Sept. 2: First Friday Artwalk and Opening Reception, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax (The 40West Hub), 5-9 p.m. Art demos, musical entertainment and refreshments; Mountainside Art Guild miniature show main exhibit; works by Vicki Sema by Robyn Cochran-Ragland, and metalsmithing by Arapahoe Community College students on Community Wall. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24: Night Bazaar at Sloan’s Lake, 4-8 p.m., 1611 Raleigh St. (just south of Sloan’s Lake). Vendors, street food, cocktails, bands. Dog-friendly. Free admission. Info: denverbazaar.com/saturday-night-bazaar

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28: Stitch and Chatter, every Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m., Large Activity Room, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Bring your supplies and create something new or continue an ongoing project, and connect with friends. Free. Details: playedgewater.com, 720-763-3011

Sept. 10: Fitness on the Green, 7:45-10:15 a.m., 7101 W. 38th Ave. Free 45-minute workout, a partnership of Wild and Precious Optimal Living and Localworks. Free. Register at: www.wearelocalworks 

Sept. 10: In-Person Coffee with the (Wheat Ridge) Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Vinnola’s Market, 7750 W. 38th Ave. Free.

Sept. 10: “Dogs on Display” – Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House, 44th Avenue and Robb Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details: wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org

Sept. 10: “The Barbizon: The Hotel That Set Women Free” – Edgewater Library Book Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan St. Discuss Pauline Bren’s 2021 nonfiction story of New York’s most glamorous women-only hotel, and the women – both famous and ordinary – who passed through its doors. Free. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Sept. 11: School of Rock Band & Movie, 6 p.m., Chapel Plaza, 16th Ave. & Raleigh (just south of Sloan’s Lake). A local School of Rock house band performs at 6 p.m., followed by a movie courtesy of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 7:30, with libations and food available.

Sept. 12: Discuss a Banned Book – BYOB(ook) Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave. Show up to share, imbibe and talk about books. Free; happy hour prices available. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Sept. 13: Wheat Ridge Business Association Networking in the Park lunch, with guest speaker Philip Pelto of MyFirestorm, LLC, plus BINGO Networking in the Park. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Anderson Park Pavilion, 44th & Field St., south end, Wheat Ridge. $18 nonmembers. No walk-ins. Registration (by 5 p.m. Sept. 8)/info: wheatridgebiz.com

Sept. 13: Wheat Ridge Art League, 6:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Social mixer and art share at 6:30 p.m., business meeting at 7, live demo at 7:30. Info: facebook.com/WheatRidgeArtLeagueDenver/?ref=pages_you_manage 

Sept. 14: Discuss a Sequel or a Prequel” – BYOB(ook) Club, WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave. Show up to share, imbibe and talk about books. Free; happy hour prices available. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Sept. 17: TLC Neighborhood Clean-Up Day, 8 a.m.-noon, St. James Episcopal Church, 8235 W. 44th Ave. Dispose of your large item trash, recycling and green waste. Wheat Ridge residents. Details: https://wearelocalworks.org/our-programs/tlc-wheat-ridge/dumpster-days/

Sept. 17: Wheat Ridge Wine Walk, hosted by the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 3-7 p.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Meet and support local business owners in Wheat Ridge. $20. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org

Sept. 17: Wheat Ridge Creates Meetup, 10-11:30 a.m., Stylus and Crate, 6985 W. 38th Ave. Info: www.wearelocalworks.org

Sept. 15: A Celebration of Life Through Art, opening reception, 4-5:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave. Meet the photographers and see their work, all created in the Senior Photography Program. Free. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Sept. 16-Oct. 8: Ruby Rae Spiegel’s “Dry Land” (regional premiere), Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Benchmark Theatre, The Bench at 40West, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. $15-25. Info: benchmarktheatre.com 

Sept. 20: Jumpstart – Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce monthly coffee and networking event, 9-10 a.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org

Sept. 22: Meet The Candidates In Person – Wheat Ridge Business Association special breakfast. 7-9 a.m., The Vista at Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. $18 nonmembers. No walk-ins. Registration (by 5 p.m. Sept. 19)/info: wheatridgebiz.com

Sept. 24: Hometown Festival, 4-9 p.m., Citizen’s Park, 24th and Benton, Edgewater. Live music, laser light show, pie-eating contest, games and prizes. Free.

Oct. 3: Discuss a Graphic Novel, Short Story Collection or Play – BYOB(ook) Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave. Show up to share, imbibe and talk about books. Free; happy hour prices available. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Oct. 7: First Friday Artwalk and Opening Reception, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax (The 40West Hub), 5-9 p.m. Art demos, musical entertainment and refreshments. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625

Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Stitch and Chatter, every Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m., Large Activity Room, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Bring your supplies and create something new or continue an ongoing project, and connect with friends. Free. Details: playedgewater.com, 720-763-3011

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Coffee & Conversation, every Friday, 9-10:30 a.m., City Council Chambers, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Free coffee, donuts and conversation with neighbors. Details: edgewaterco.com, 720-763-3030

Oct. 6: Business Networking Group – Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Learn what’s happening with local businesses over lunch. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org

Oct. 8: In-Person Coffee with the (Wheat Ridge) Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Vinnola’s Market, 7750 W. 38th Ave. Free.

Oct. 8: Apple Cider Day: Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House, 44th Avenue and Robb Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details: wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org

Oct. 11: Wheat Ridge Business Association monthly breakfast, with guest speaker Stephanie Shivar, founder and CEO of Gallantry Coaching & Consulting, on “The 12 Week Year! –  How to get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months.” 7-9 a.m., The Vista at Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. $18 nonmembers. No walk-ins. Registration (by 5 p.m. Oct. 7)/info: wheatridgebiz.com

Oct. 11: Wheat Ridge Art League, 6:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Social mixer and art share at 6:30 p.m., business meeting at 7, live demo at 7:30. Info: facebook.com/WheatRidgeArtLeagueDenver/?ref=pages_you_manage 

Oct. 12: Discuss a Book by an Indigenous Author – BYOB(ook) Club, WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave. Show up to share, imbibe and talk about books. Free; happy hour prices available. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Oct. 18: Jumpstart – Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce monthly coffee and networking event, 9-10 a.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org

Oct. 22: Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., The Green, 7101 W. 38th Ave. Candy for kids, car decorating contest and more, sponsored by Localworks. Free. Info: www.wearelocalworks.org

Oct. 29-Nov. 12: Heather Beasley’s “The Gentle Life-Changing Magic of Burning it All Down To The Ground” (world premiere), Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Benchmark Theatre, The Bench at 40West, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. $15-25. Info: benchmarktheatre.com 

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Stitch and Chatter, every Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m., Large Activity Room, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Bring your supplies and create something new or continue an ongoing project, and connect with friends. Free. Details: playedgewater.com, 720-763-3011

Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Coffee & Conversation, every Friday, 9-10:30 a.m., City Council Chambers, Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Free coffee, donuts and conversation with neighbors. Details: edgewaterco.com, 720-763-3030

Nov. 3: Business Networking Group – Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Learn what’s happening with local businesses over lunch. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org

Nov. 4: First Friday Artwalk and Opening Reception, Lakewood Arts Community Center and Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax (The 40West Hub), 5-9 p.m. Art demos, musical entertainment and refreshments. Details: lakewoodarts.org or 303-980-0625

Nov. 7: Discuss a Book About or Set in Another Country – BYOB(ook) Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave. Show up to share, imbibe and talk about books. Free; happy hour prices available. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Nov. 8: Wheat Ridge Business Association monthly breakfast, with guest speaker Susan Frew, President of Sunshine Plumbing Heating Air, on “Compete On Awesome, Not On Price.” 7-9 a.m., The Vista at Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. $18 nonmembers. No walk-ins. Registration (by 5 p.m. Nov. 3)/info: wheatridgebiz.com

Nov. 8: Wheat Ridge Art League, 6:30 p.m., Wheat Ridge Grange, 3850 High Court. Social mixer and art share at 6:30 p.m., business meeting at 7, live demo at 7:30. Info: facebook.com/WheatRidgeArtLeagueDenver/?ref=pages_you_manage 

Nov. 9: Discuss a Book About a Library – BYOB(ook) Club, WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave. Show up to share, imbibe and talk about books. Free; happy hour prices available. Details: 303-235-5275, jeffcolibrary.org

Nov. 12: In-Person Coffee with the (Wheat Ridge) Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Vinnola’s Market, 7750 W. 38th Ave. Free.

Nov. 12: Veterans’ Day with Craft/Book Exchange: Second Saturday Social at the Baugh House, 44th Avenue and Robb Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details: wheatridgehistoricalsociety.org

Nov. 15: Jumpstart – Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce monthly coffee and networking event, 9-10 a.m., Wheat Ridge Visitor’s Center, 7203 W. 38th Ave. Info: info@wheatridgechamber.org