SPOTLIGHT

In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, Clínica Tepeyac is hosting the first annual Adelante 5K Walk and Run, Community Expo and Kids Half-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, May 13. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stapleton Recreation Center in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood and is open to men, women and families. For more information or to sign-up for the event, visit www.Adelante5K.com or contact Tracy Pineda at 720-274-2928.

En celebración de la Semana de Salud Nacional de la Mujer, Clínica Tepeyac es sede de la primera carrera Adelante 5K Walk and Run, Community Expo and Kids Half-Mile Fun Run el domingo, 13 de mayo. El evento tendrá lugar de 8 am a 12 pm en el Centro de Recreación de Stapleton en el barrio Globeville de Denver y está abierto a hombres, mujeres y familias. Para obtener más información o para inscribirse para el evento, visite www.Adelante5K.com o póngase en contacto Tracy Pineda en el 720-274-2928.

COMMUNITY

Prospective teacher candidates are invited to an information session this month at the University of Northern Colorado’s Center for Urban Education. The session will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 9. The Center for Urban Education is located at the UNC Denver Center at Lowry, 1059 Alton Way. Contact Jennie Pallett at 303-637-4336 or Jennie.Pallett@unco.edu.

Wells Fargo ha invitado a miles de propietarios de Front Range a un taller gratuito para los clientes de Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial y Wells Fargo Home Equity que tengan dificultades financieras en el Centro de convenciones de Colorado, Hall D, 700 14 St. en Denver. Representantes bilingües estarán disponibles para ayudar a los prestatarios durante el evento. Muchos recibirán modificaciones allí mismo el jueves, mayo 10 – de las 9 a.m. a 7 p.m., el estacionamiento es gratuito. Registrarse llamando al 1-800-405-8067 o en línea visitando www.wfhmevents.com/leadingthewayhome.

Aurora Veterans Affairs Commission Monthly Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at Fire Station 11, 2291 S. Joliet Street. All meetings are open to the public. For more information on the City of Aurora, call 303-739-7000 or go to www.auroragov.org.

Colorado Democratic Party Latino Initiative presents: The History & Constitutional Rights of Hispanics in Colorado, a fundraiser in support of Latino DNC delegates. It will take place 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the Mile High GI Forum, 1717 Federal Blvd. $25 contributions are suggested. For more information and to RSVP, email Latinadem2@hotmail.com.

The fifth annual Bridging the Divide: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Summit will take place on Friday, May 18, at Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center in Fort Collins. For more information about the summit, visit psy.psych.colostate.edu/cicrc/SPsummit2012.asp, or contact Jarrod Hindman at jarrod.hindman@state.co.us or 303-692-2539. If you or someone you know is suicidal, call the 24-hour Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

PERFORMANCES

The Tenth Annual Mariachi Extravaganza will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at North High School Auditorium, located at 2960 N. Speer Blvd. (Speer & Federal). This annual production is a fundraising event, which promotes and showcases the culture, beauty and richness of mariachi music for students in grades three to eight, who attend Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8 School. Admission is $10 for advanced purchased tickets. $15 at the door. For more information, call 720-424-9170 or visit Bryant Webster located at 3635 Quivas St.

La Décima Edición del Mariachi Extravaganza se llevará a cabo de 7-9 pm el viernes, 18 de mayo en el Auditorio North High School, ubicada en 2960 N. Speer Blvd.. (Speer y Federal). Esta producción anual es un evento de recaudación de fondos, que promueve y muestra la cultura, la belleza y la riqueza de la música de mariachi para los estudiantes en los grados tres al ocho, que asisten a Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8 School. 10 dólares para boletos comprados avanzodos. 15 dólares en la puerta. Para obtener más información, llame al 720-424-9170 o visíte Bryant Webster ubicado en 3635 Quivas St.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder will host its 3rd Annual Business Diversity Symposium on Friday, May 18. The event, to be held at the Stadium Club in Folsom Stadium on the CU-Boulder campus, encourages active learning and best practices for supporting diversity in the workplace. The symposium features distinguished speakers and a working lunch facilitated by Leeds School faculty, CU diversity leaders and corporate diversity champions. To learn more or to RSVP, visit leeds.ly/Kabb2Q.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ seedlings classes offer a fun, hands-on way for young children, ages 18 months to six years, to explore the plant world while developing an understanding and appreciation for plants and their impor­tance. Classes include interactive explorations, nature walks and stories for children and their caregivers. Seedlings programs are offered for three different age groups and are modified to fit the developmental needs of each group. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information, visit www.botanicgardens.org.

Downtown Fort Collins is gearing up for a very busy summer. The Downtown Business Association (DBA) is planning the 23rd Annual Colorado Brewers’ Festival, scheduling bands for Old Town Square and preparing for a fabulous Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest. Historic Downtown Fort Collins will be the backdrop for local bands, dancers, theatre groups, and the best regional musicians. Most of the events are free. Call 970-484-6500 or visit
www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

Bring your family and friends to join in the fun at the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day 5K. The run will take place at Denver’s City Park on Sunday, May 13. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. for runners and 9:05 a.m. for walkers and strollers. All registered participants receive admission to the Denver Zoo on Mother’s Day. For more information visit www.mothersday5k.com.

The 2012 Spring Hill Flea will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at 13th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. in Boulder. There are many activities throughout the day for the whole family, including a magic show, a concert and much more! For more information, visit www.thehillflea.com.

Cafe Cultura is hosting an All Ages Open Mic Night on Friday, May 11 at La Academia at Denver Inner City Parish, 9th Ave. and Galapago St. The event features performances by Stephanie Tanny and Earth Guardians’ “Voice of Youth”. Admission is $3 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 720-394-6589, visit www.cafecultura.org or email info@cafecultura.org.

Families are invited to Grill & Chill at the Safe Summer Kickoff from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at Kepner Middle School, 911 S. Hazel Ct. Families and kids will enjoy face painting, balloon animals, food, a salsa demonstration, games, live entertainment and many more fun activities. This is a family-friendly event that kick starts summer, demonstrates the community’s commitment to keeping families strong, and reminds families there are many ways to have fun and keep children safe during the summer months. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/DenverRap or call 720-944-4225.