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Web Site, Information Mentioned In December, November 2003

Mentioned Dec. 31
  • If you want to put your name on the Colorado registry to be an organ donor. Check out the Donor Alliance Web site or you can call (303) 380-4802.
  • If you're wondering if your favorite numbers have ever been picked for the Colorado Lottery, now you can check. Just go to the Colorado Lottery Web site where you'll find a link to enter in your favorite numbers and check the archives to see if your numbers have hit the jackpot.

Mentioned Dec. 30
  • Visit www.denverpvb.com to pay Denver parking tickets online with a credit card.

    Pay-By-Phone: By dialing (303) 296-2595, you can obtain general information, check the status of a ticket, or pay for a ticket by Visa or MasterCard 24-hours-a-day.

    Walk-In Payments: You can also pay your ticket(s) in person at any of the following City cashiering facilities:

    Webb Municipal Office Building, 201 W. Colfax, First Floor Atrium
    Bear Valley: 3100 Sheridan Blvd., Unit 1-A
    Central Denver Community Court: 3280 Downing Street
    City and County Building: 1437 Bannock, Room 102
    Montbello: Arie P. Taylor Municipal Building, 4685 Peoria Street
    Northwest: 3698 West 44th Avenue
    Parking Ticket Referree's Office: 110 16th St., #765
    Colorado Driver's License Office: 1865 W. Mississippi
  • For more information about the volunteer opportunities available with Volunteers of America, visit their Web site
  • To learn about the educational DVD Web site talked about by Lisa Whelchel on 7News at 11 a.m., visit Mentura.com

Mentioned Dec. 29
  • To learn more about the New Year's Eve fireworks in Downtown Denver, visitDowntownDenver.com
  • If you would like information about the Colorado Weigh program discussed on 7News at 11, visit the program's Web site

Mentioned Dec. 23
  • To make an appointment to donate blood, plese call (303) 363-2300 or visit www.Bonfils.org.

    Mentioned Dec. 22
    • On Oprah, you saw how she was able to make a difference to children in Africa. Now, there is a group here locally that is also making sure people in Ethopia aren't forgotten. It's called Project Mercy and this year, they collected beads and jewelry making supplies. The Hope Bracelet project created 500 unique bracelets -- 470 of them have already sold at $100 a piece, which is more than most people in Ethiopia make in one year. You can buy the bracelets at Trice jewelers on Colorado at Yale. The group will again be bringing jewelry making supplies to Ethiopia, so if you'd like to donate money to the project, send your check to:
      Project Mercy
      c/o Cunningham Foundation
      10795 E. Powers Drive
      Englewood, CO 80111
      CindyBeads.com
    • To learn more about the holiday gift ideas from the bookstore that Ellen Moore talked about on 7News at 11 a.m., visit GoodBooksLately.com

    Mentioned Dec. 19
    • The Diggins' Munchtime Placemats profiled on 7News at 11 a.m. are available at their Web site or by calling 877-2DIGGIN (1-877-234-4446).
    • The holiday gifts showcased on 7News at 11 a.m. are all available in stores in Historic Downtown Golden. There will be free horse and carriage rides on Saturday, as well as a holiday parade at 11 a.m. For more information, visit GoldenCoChamber.org

    Mentioned Dec. 18
    • To purchase "The Kings of Christmas video/DVD" seen on 7News at 11 a.m., go to The Shepherd's Workshop Web site or call (888) 257-HOPE.
    • To find out more about Planned Parenthood's resources for talking to your children about sex, visit their Web site at www.pprm.org.
    • The exhibit featuring the Americans at Work photographs of Christine Hauber will be at The Den Gallery of Photography, 774 Santa Fe Dr., until Dec. 28.

    Mentioned Dec. 17
    • The pet gifts showcased on 7News at 11 a.m. are all available at PetSmart.
    • For more information on the Jewish Community Center, visit JCCDenver.org

    Mentioned Dec. 16
    • The cookbook on 7News at 11 a.m. was called "Celebrate!" and was written by Sheila Lukins. It's available at bookstores and online everywhere.
    • For more stress relieving tips from Diane Sieg, or to order her book "Stop Living Life Like An Emergency!" visit her Web site.
    • Oklahoma! is playing at the Buell Theater through Jan. 3. For tickets, call (303) 893-4100 or visit the Denver Center's Web site

    Mentioned Thursday, Dec. 11
    • The Colorado Outdoor Lover's Guide is available to purchase online. The information in the book is from the editors of the online magazine Front Range Living, which you can find at FrontRangeLiving.com
    • Claire Walker will be signing copies of "Culinary Colorado" at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at 960 S. Colorado Blvd on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The book is also available from Fulcrum-Books.com
    • The outdoor lover gift ideas shown on 7News at 11 a.m. are all available at Colorado REI locations.
    • For more information on owning a piece of Vail, like the sweatshirt modeled by Ryan Sutter, you can visit OwnAPieceofVail.com

    Mentioned Wednesday, Dec. 10
    • Rock Resorts shares these cocktail recipes from Ryan and Trista's wedding
      Trista's Pink Passion
      • 1 oz. Creme de Noyeaux
      • 1 oz. White Creme de Cocao
      • Vanilla Ice Cream
      • Splash of Chambord (for color)
      Blend. Serve in chilled glass. Top with whipped cream and cherries.
      Ryan-rita
      • 1 1/2 oz. Petron Tequila
      • 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
      • 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
      • 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

    • The Dumb Friends League is holding its annual "Paws to Give" pet food, fund and supply drive throughout December to help care for the thousands of homeless animals that will come into its shelters this coming year. Please drop off at:
      Dumb Friends League
      2080 S. Quebec Street, Denver
      The Buddy Center
      4556 Castleton Court, Castle Rock
      For list of items needed, visit DDFL.org, or call (303) 696-4941
    • For more on the toys demonstrated by Toy Guy Christopher Byrne, visit his his Web site.
    • The gadgets displayed by Katie Clark on 7News at 11 a.m. are all available at Radio Shack.

    Mentioned Tuesday, Dec. 9
    • The Mariposa Trio will be performing at Jus Cookin's Restaurant in Aurora on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jus Cookin's is at 10600 East Iliff Avenue, just east of Havana. Reservations are not necessary, but are recommended. Just call (303) 696-6789.
    • To learn more about the online shopping tutorial mentioned by Stephanie Hobbs on 7News at Eleven, click here
    • The Leah Cohen Festival of Books and Authors runs through Dec. 21 at The Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia. For more information, visit Mizelcenter.com

    Mentioned Monday, Dec. 8
    • Lazy Homeowner Mike Ferrara demonstrated a number of time saving gadgets for the holidays on 7News at 11 a.m. For more information, visit his Web site
    • Proceeds from the sale of the For the Love of Chocolate cookbook benefit Boulder County Safehouse. For more information on the safehouse and the cookbook, visit BoulderCountySafehouse.org
    • Diana Dale will be signing copies of her book "Finding Billy" on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at The Tattered Cover in Cherry Creek at 7:30 p.m. You can learn more about the book at her Web site

    Mentioned Friday, Dec. 5
    • To learn more about giving a toast, or to order the book The Art of the Toast, visit Steve Deyo's Web site at TheArtofTheToast.com
    • Four Mile House Historic Park is celebrating a Colorado Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 13. For more information, go to FourMilePark.org

    Mentioned Thursday, Dec. 4
    • To find out if Colorado is holding unclaimed property for you, visit the Colorado Treasurer's Great Colorado Payback Web site.
    • Pencils for Peace is collecting school supplies for Afghan kids. Call (303) 885-6227 or check their Web site
    • The Colorado Art Expo is this weekend (Dec. 6 and 7) at the Colorado Convention Center. For more information, visit ColoradoArtExpo.com
    • To learn more about the self-defense techniques demonstrated by instructor Chris Abbott on 7News at 11 a.m., visit his Web site
    • The Honky Tonk Angels are performing their Christmas Spectacular at the Arvada Center through Dec. 28. You can learn more at their Web site

    Mentioned Wednesday, Dec. 3
    • For more information on the MADD pledge to not drink and drive, visit Web site
    • The Colorado Antique Lover's Guide is available to purchase online at Fulcrum-Books.com. The information in the book is from the editors of the online magazine Front Range Living, which you can find at FrontRangeLiving.com

    Mentioned Tuesday, Dec. 2
    • To learn more about the high-tech toys and gadgets demonstrated on 7News at 11 by James Oppenheim, visit his Web site.
    • Your kids can have breakfast with Santa this Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Colorado Mills Mall. The breakfast is a benefit for the Holiday Hope campaign, which provides toys for needy children in the state. Admission to the breakfast is $3, and kids are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy.

    Mentioned Monday, Dec. 1
    • For more lighting tips for the holidays, check out RMan.com
    • To learn more about "The Sound of Music" now playing at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, go to TownHallArtsCenter.com

    Mentioned Saturday, Nov. 29
    • For more information on radioactive waste and landfills visit www.EPA.gov.

    Mentioned Tuesday, Nov. 26

    Mentioned Monday, Nov. 24
    • For information on removing varicose veins with the Endovascular Laser Venous System (ELVS), you can visit ELVSlaser.com or you can learn more by contacting Invision Imaging in Englewood

    Mentioned Friday, Nov. 21
    • If you would like to meet Gina Otto, the author of the children's book Cassandra's Angel, she will be at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall, Tuesday, Dec. 2 from Noon to 2 p.m.
    • For more information on the holiday gift ideas Super Shopper Rommie Davis, go to her Web site

    Mentioned Thursday, Nov. 20
    • To enter the Loveland wedding contest, write a 250-word essay on why you should get married in Loveland on Valentine's Day. Send it to Happy Feet Wedding Chapel, 2020 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, Colo., 80537 by Dec. 1.
    • For information on family friendly computer games to to www.jamesgames.com.

    Mentioned Wednesday, Nov. 19
    • If you'd like to be the next Bachelor or a Bachelorette, please fill out the mail-in application (click here for link to application) and bring it with you, along with two recent photographs, to the ESPN Zone on the 16th Street Mall from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3.
    • For information on the wireless insulin pump, visit www.minimed.com.

    Mentioned Tuesday, Nov. 18
    • Print out your own family disaster plan. Go to Ready.gov.
    • Oliver! is playing now through Nov. 22 at the Buell Theater. For tickets, call (303) 893-4100, or visit DenverCenter.org
    • To learn more about Playground USA, visit their Web site
    • The Nourveau en LoDo is this Thursday at Tommy Tsunami's and benefits SafeHouse Denver. For more information on the event, visit TeamPlayerProductions.com or Safehouse-Denver.org

    Mentioned Sunday, Nov. 16

    Mentioned Friday, Nov. 14
    • To donate to the Daddy Bruce Thanksgiving, send a check to:
      Commercial Federal Bank
      Attn: Daddy Bruce Drive
      1 Garden Center
      Broomfield, CO 80020
      go to their Web site.
    • To learn more about Project Mercy, visit the Web site or learn more about "The Bead Project" organized right here in Denver by visiting CindyBeads.com
    • If you're interested in Boulder County Home and Garden Magazine, visit their Web site

    Mentioned Thursday, Nov. 13
    • For more information on Higher Care, call (303) 806-6400, or visit their Web site www.highercareinc.com.
    • If you're interested in 1-800-GOT-JUNK, you can visit their Web site and save $10 if you book a pick-up online.

    Mentioned Wednesday, Nov. 12
    • Airtran Airlines if asking for your opinion. Airtran flies to dozens of cities across the country including Denver, Vegas and Atlanta but it's planning to expand and asking for advice. You can vote for one of 36 cities on their Web site or write in your own choice. To vote, click here.
    • To learn more about the holiday gift ideas Bachelor Andrew Firestone suggested on 7News at 11 a.m., visit Shutterfly.com and Szul.com, where you can type "Andrew" as a coupon code, and get 10 percent off your purchase.
    • Trading Spaces carpenter Ty Pennington will be at the Tattered Cover in Cherry Creek at 5 p.m. You can learn more about him and his book at TytheHandyGuy.com.

    Mentioned Tuesday, Nov. 11

    Mentioned Monday, Nov.10
    • To learn more about the high tech gadgets demonstrated by Scott Cameron on 7News at 11 a.m., visit his Web site.
    • For recipes and more information on Holly Clegg's Trim and Terrific Home Entertaining the Easy Way cookbook, visit her Web site
    • Photographer Nick Del Calzo will be signing copies of "Medal of Honor" at the Tattered Cover in Cherry Creek on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.

    Mentioned Sunday, Nov. 9
    • For more information or to register for the Add Years to Your Pet's Life with Natural Pet Care workshop visit www.optimumchoices.com
    • For more information on the Calling All Dogs promotion for the Colorado Lottery visit www.coloradolottery.com.
    • For more information or to purchase tickets for 'Fashion Forward 2003' benefiting The Gathering Place visit www.blacktie-colorado.com.

    Mentioned Friday, Nov. 7
    • For more information about the Learning Disabilities Association of Colorado and alternative treatments for learning disabilities, read this story
    • The International Gem a Jewelry Expo is this weekend at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Among the exhibitors, actress Loretta Swit of M*A*S*H. For more information, visit Intergem.net

    Mentioned Wednesday, Nov. 5

    Mentioned Tuesday, Nov. 4

    Mentioned Wednesday, Nov. 3
    • To learn more about Life Coach Aricia LaFrance, visit her Web site
    • To get more information about the "The Return of the King" Read Aloud series at the Denver Public Library, as well as other reading events, visit the library's Web site


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