Information, Web Sites Mentioned August, September 2004
Mentioned Thursday, Sept. 30
Mentioned Friday, Sept. 24
- To track Chris' progress in the Ironman Triathlon Competition, go to CWildermanRun.com For more information on the Country Dinner Playhouse's production of "Anything Goes" go to CountryDinnerPlayhouse.com.
- "Wife Swap" is currently looking for families interested in participating in the fun! If you're a Mom who would like to trade in her family for a bit, or a family who'd like to see what life would be like with a different kind of Mom, then call (212) 905-6059 or e-mail WifeSwapTVShow@rdfmedia.com for additional information. Or check out WifeSwapTVShow.com For more information about the Solar Home Tours call CRES at (303) 806-5317 or CRC at (303) 441-3278 or visit CRES-Energy.org. To learn more about Shaping America's Youth visit their Web site. For more information on Bobbi McKenna and her book "Telling Your Story" visit WriteYourOwnBookClub.com
- To learn more about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. Mike Dyer, author of "The Essential Guide To Geocaching," will be signing his book Thursday at 7 p.m. at the REI Flagship Store at 1416 Platte Street in Denver.
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- Race for the Cure-to find out how to register, or learn about other breast cancer awareness events in the metro area, go to RaceForTheCure-Denver.com Meet the author or "People we know, horses they love" Wendy Wilkinson! Reception information is available at Apgarat.com
- For a complete schedule of digital photo classes, and Archiver’s, The Photo Memory Store locations visit ArchiversOnline.com For more information on the Sam Spady Foundation, go to: www.samspadyfoundation.org
- To help with the hurricane effort, go to the Red Cross Disaster Reliefe Fund Festival Italiano is the first metro-wide festival celebrating Italian Heritage. It will benefit the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. For more information call (303) 742-1520 or visit BelmarColorado.com. Go to BestBuy.com for more information about the Te@ch Grant Program. Te@ch grants are funded by Best Buy and operated by Best Buy Children's Foundation. This year Te@ch will award $3 million to 1,200 schools. The awards will be redeemable at Best Buy stores and funds must be used to sustain or enhance an existing educational program. Who Can Apply: All accredited, nonprofit, K-12 schools located within 25 miles of a Best Buy store. Only applications signed by school officials will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed and selections made on a rolling basis (first received, first reviewed) The earlier an application is received, the better the chances of receiving a Te@ch grant. Applications are available and accepted until October 1.
- For more information about becoming an organ donor, visit http://www.donor-awareness.org
- The Polycystic Kidney Disease annual walk is this Sunday, Sept. 19, at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge. Learn more at PKDCure.org or call (303) 313- 0728. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at ten.
- For more information on Shop in the City, click on the link or go to www.compositiondesign.com.
- The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant and the Foundry will host the 9th Annual Barely Black Tie Autumn Gala, a benefit for the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person and include unlimited tastings, a margarita at the Rio, a beer at the Foundry (compliments of Lefthand and Tabernash Brewing Company and Rockies Brewing Company) and the all of the evenings activities. For more information,call (303) 468-4312 or visit BoulderShelter.org. The Rockettes are in town! You can buy tickets to their show at DenverCenter.org To get details concerning the new rules for firearm ownership visit ATF.gov
- For more information on Wines For Life visit their Web site.
- For more information on "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt" exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science visit DMNS.org. For more information on City Grille visit their Web site.
- For more information about the Milestones Project visit Milestonesproject.com.
- The 31st Annual Historic Denver House Tour runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 and from 12 p.m. -- 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12. The tour starting point is Highlands United Methodist Church at 3130 Osceola Street and tickets will be available at that location the day of the tour. Advanced purchase tickets are on sale now at area King Soopers stores and online at HistoricDenver.org. For more information call Historic Denver at (303) 534-5288. For more information on Tracy E. Houston's, M.A. author of "Leading by Belonging: A Pathway to Knowing Yourself," workshops, talks and activities visit Elegacies.com.
- The Matsukawa Kyougaku Taiko Drummers from Nagano, Japan, will be performing at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Seawell Grand Ballroom at 14th and Curtis on Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Domo Restaurant (1365 Osage Street) or online at nippon-kan.org
- To help out with the relief efforts of pets hurt by Hurricane Frances, go to AmericanHumane.org This weekend, Sept. 18 and 19, residents of Denver and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to attend CARDEO Consumer Health Expo, the only medical and technology event open to the public that is focused on educating consumers about the prevention of heart disease. The Expo will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Colorado Convention Center. Go to Cardeo.com for more info. For more information on this weekend's Taste of Colorado visit TasteofColorado.com or call (303) 295-6330. Tagawa Gardens' Chile Pepper Festival is on Sept. 4-5 at 7711 S. Parker Road in Aurora. For more information visit TagawaGardens.com For more information on the 2004 Parade of Homes at Vista Ridge in Erie ParadeOfHomesDenver.com
- To learn more about massage, contact the Utah College of Massage Therapy New Aurora Campus at 14107 E. Exposition Ave. or through DenverSMT.com or call (888) 869-HEAL. NASCAR Fans wanting more information on The Children's Hospital Race of Champions can visit ColoradoSpeedway.com or call the Raceline at (303) 665-4173. If you would like more information on the Rosedale Diet visit RosedaleMetabolics.com.
- To learn more about the extreme child makeover for needy kids, contact Berkshire Advisor Resource Children's Foundation at ReconstructingChildrensLives.com . The Fletcher Wood Memorial Rodeo is a qualifying event for the CPRA Finals later in September. Rodeo details are available at InGolden.com (under "Events") or by phone at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (303) 271-6600. To learn more about MobiTV and the TV service offered by Sprint on the Samsung phone click here. Read a review by PC Mag of this phone and service. Here's what others are saying about the phone.
- NASCAR Fans wanting more information on The Children's Hospital Race of Champions can visit ColoradoSpeedway.com or call the Raceline (303) 665-4173. For more information on Wines for Life, including a list of where to buy tickets, visit WinesForLife.org or call (303) 576-5110.
- For more information on the Quilts of Inspiration "Quilt to Care" program to help support the fight against breast cancer, visit www.quiltednorthern.com.
- For information on the Parade of Ponds visit www.BRDLandscape.com or call (303) 660-5015. Pick up tickets through the day of the tour at Arapahoe Acres Nursery and Garden Center at 9010 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, Tagawa Garden Center and Florist at 7711 South Parker Road in Aurora, True Pump & Equipment at 1429 South Broadway in Denver, the Denver Botanic Gardens at 1005 York Street in Denver, Flutters Herb Garden and Flower Shop at 400 Third Street in Castle Rock, or at Hudson Gardens at 6115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. On the day of the tour only, tickets will also be available to purchase at the BR&D location in Franktown. For updates on fall colors in Colorado state parks, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
- For more information on the 3rd Annual "Sistah Summit" or to register visit www.sistahsummit.com or call (866) SISTAHS. Mother's of Multiples is having their semi-annual clothing sale this Saturday at the Douglas County Events Center. Visit www.mothersofmultiples.com for more information.
- Fort Collins police have extensive information on their Web site about how to protect yourself at home, in your car and while outside. To see how well you're doing, click here. For more of Jonathan Roche’s fitness tips for maximizing your workouts visit www.rochetrainingsystems.com.
- To learn more about the C.J. Mosman Memorial Pavilion in Castle Rock, visit www.ppcf.org. For more information on the Golden Fine Arts Festival visit InGolden.com or call (303) 279-3113.
- Fort Collins police have extensive information on their Web site about how to protect yourself at home, in your car and while outside. To see how well you're doing, click here. To register for AIDS Walk Colorado visit AidsWalkColorado.org or call (303)861-WALK (9255).
- If you live in the Fort Collins area and you want to recycle your refrigerator, call (877) 577-0510 or visit ApplianceRecycling.com To find out more about all the fun stuff Technogadgets Editor Scott Cameron demonstrated on 7News at 11 a.m., visit Toytester.com
- Denver Oyster Urban Adventure Race is a brand new race that challenges the mind and body and benefits Special Olympics Colorado. For information on how to register go to DenverOyster.com
- For every ad placed on MileHiClassified.com, Maxfund will get 40 percent. People can also check out the pet of the week.
- To learn more about a Lakewood community's fight against Sam's Club, go to StopTheRezone.com To find out more about keeping your kids safe in cars, visit www.gmability.com or www.safekids.org. For Latin recipes visit www.mangosfrommexico.com. For more information on the sights seen on the story “Personal Journey to Paradise” check out these sites: The Colorado Mountain Club, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, San Juan National Forest, San Juan Mountain Association, Leave No Trace, and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.
- For more information on high blood pressure visit HealthyBP.com
- For more information about the U.S. Bank Moonlight Classic, visit www.moonlight-classic.com. For more information about Seniors! Inc., visit www.seniorsinc.org.
- For more information on the back-to-school gadgets seen on 7News at 11, visit www.rommiedavis.com .
- To purchase a John Elway Hall of Fame football visit www.nikcosports.com or order by phone by calling (800) 345-2868. For ticket information for the Steamboat Wine Festival call (303) 777-6887 or visit www.TeamSage.com. For more information on the sculpture show in Loveland visit www.sculptureinthepark.org. To find out more about the Arthritis Foundation's RheumMates.com, a comprehensive online resource, which offers content, tools and advice from experts in fields such as fitness, nutrition, relationships and careers, visit their Web site at www.RheumMates.com.
- Tickets for Water Passion After St. Matthew are now on sale at the Newman Center Box Office, Monday –- Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m., and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets, ranging in price from $35 to $85, can also be charged by phone at (303) 375-ARTS or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
- To order an EZ Pack school supplies kit visit ezschoolsupplies.com
- For ticket information or information on complete packages with lodging for the Steamboat Wine Festival call (303) 777-6887 or visit TeamSage.com
