Reigning champs - Team JoseWestern Welcome Week 2010 Schedule of Events
The 82nd annual Western Welcome Week celebration runs from Wednesday, August 11, 2010 through Sunday, August 22, 2010. Information is subject to change without notice.
| Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Art Center and Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 31st Carousel of Music |
| 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave.; Geneva Lake Park, just behind the Littleton Center — 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton |
| A celebration of music and family fun! Fifty-cent hot dogs, soft drinks, and ice cream. Music in Geneva Lake Park by the Colorado Honor Band and the Denver Concert Band. In the council chamber: two performances by the Littleton Chorale; and the "Thunderbirds," a live parrot show perform in the council chamber. KIDS — BRING A TOWEL and enjoy the free inflatable water slide, new this year in Geneva Park! Returning this year: $1 canoe rides on Geneva Lake. Hosted by the City of Littleton. NOTE DATE CHANGE: Due to Littleton Public Schools starting on August 16, the date for Carousel of Music has been moved up to the beginning of Western Welcome Week. |
| Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Art Center and Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 10th Taste of WWW & Silent Auction |
| 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm; Littleton Center Courtyard City of Littleton — 2255 W. Berry Ave, Littleton |
| Featuring culinary delights from local restaurants and a variety of wines and beer; non-alcoholic beverages available. Must be 21+ years old. Pre-sale tickets available at the WWW office, 5890 S. Bemis St. Spectacular silent auction! Participating restaurants: Alibis, Big Papa's BBQ, Celtic Tavern at Riverside Downs, Delizios, Freddy's Frozen Custard, Granny Ma's, Il Vicino, JaJa Bistro, Jimmy Johns, Jose's, Leo Goto's Riverfront, Pat's on Littleton, Platte River Bar & Grill, Romancing the Bean, Romano's, The Old Mill Brewery & Grill, 3 Margaritas. Proceeds benefit the greater Littleton area through Western Welcome Week projects, grants and events. A 501(c)(3) public charity. |
| Luke Ham Sandwich Family Band |
| 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library Lawn — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| Enjoy Texas style fiddling and Blue Grass music with the Luke Ham Sandwich Family Band. The bad has performed throughout the country. The band includes: Dad - Del Lukasiewicz, Mom Debbie and all 8 children - ages 7-17. Three of the fiddling children are adoptees from a Haitian orphanage. |
| Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| Littleton Lions Club Community BBQ |
| 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Sterne Park Pavilion — 5900 S. Spotswood, Littleton |
| A WWW tradition highlight! BBQ sandwiches and the fixins' catered by Columbine Catering - Schneids BBQ. Root'n Tootin' Dixieland Jazz Band playing under the pavilion 5-7pm. Bring your old eyeglasses - drop off containers at the event. A fundraiser for Littleton Lions Club - Local Sight Needs project. |
| 21st Family Night — Concert in the Park & Fireworks |
| 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Sterne Park — 5900 S. Spotswood, Littleton |
| Music Entertainment. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. WWW Program begins at 6pm with introduction of the WWW Board, Grand Marshal Rebecca Kast and grant awards. From 6:30pm-7:30pm sit back and enjoy the Cruisin' Cats, house band of Cruisin" Oldies 950AM. The Denver Municipal Band will perform from 7:45-9pm. Fireworks begin approximately at 9pm. A partnership event with South Suburban Parks & Recreation and Western Welcome Week. |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
| Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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| 52nd Horseshoe Rally |
| 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Cornerstone Park - South Shelter — Corner of Belleview & Windermere, Littleton |
| All ages and ability levels invited! Pre-registration by August 12 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. - Fees to be determined Singles play 9am and doubles at 1pm. Check In/Registration begins at 8am. Bring your own horse shoes - limited amount available. Spectators welcome! |
| 15th Goldpanning on the Platte |
| 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Carson Nature Center — 3000 W. Carson Dr., Littleton |
| Strike it rich - panning for gold in the South Platte River! Take home all the gold you find! Equipment and instruction provided. Free family fun for all ages! |
| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| 17th Stampede! for Open Space |
| 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Carson Nature Center South Platte Park — 3000 W. Carson Dr., Littleton |
| FREE Fun family event held as part of South Metro Land Conservancy's mission to educate the community about open space. Crafts, gold panning, trapper, skins and skulls, river flow table and more! Donations are accepted to raise funds to protect open space in Arapahoe County |
| Colorado Scottish Festival & Concert |
| 9:00 am to 10:00 pm; Highlands Heritage Park — 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch |
| Festival with Irish and Scottish music, dance, athletics, pipe bands, British cars, and British dogs. Concert featuring Seven Nations and Angus Mohr Celtic Rock Band from 7-10pm. Concessions on site. Free parking |
| 22nd Depot Art Bin Bonanza Art Sale |
| 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center and Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Sale of unframed art work — paintings, photography and art objects in tents on the lawn at the Depot Art Center & Gallery. Located north of the Buck Recreation Center. Plenty of free parking! |
| Littleton Elks — Children's Fishing Derby |
| 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Geneva Lake Park, behind the Littleton Center — W. Crestline, just north of Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton |
| Young anglers toddlers thru age 12 - prizes awarded for smallest, largest and most caught, and other prize drawings. BRING YOUR OWN POLE AND BAIT - bait is not furnished - Colorado Dept of Wildlife will be on hand with fishing tips and surprises! Hot dogs, chips and pop free to contestants. Available for sale to others. Elks Drug Awareness trailer with information and "SAY NO" reminder items. |
| Olde Town Market |
| 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sidewalks of Historic Downtown Littleton — , Littleton |
| A whimsical outdoor market nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Littleton. A charming venue where you will find treasures for home, garden, and personal style. Rain or shine |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Art Center and Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| WWW Live Trivia Challenge |
| 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm; Platte River Bar & Grill - Deck — 5995 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton |
| An afternoon of FUN in the SUN for trivia buffs of all ages! Live Trivia challenge with Western Welcome Week and Littleton trivia thrown in just for fun. Trivia: What was the original name of Western Welcome Week? Registration at 1:30pm at the event or pre-registration by contacting Western Welcome Week at 303-794-4870- challenge begins at 2pm. Prizes for top three teams and fun prizes given throughout the challenge. Maximum of 6 players per team. Reference material is not allowed at the tournament. All cell phones, pagers, PDA’s, handhelds, etc. are to be turned off and kept out of sight. Proceeds will be used to benefit the greater Littleton community through WWW projects, grants and events. WWW is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Trivia Contest Info and Registration Form Reigning champs - Team Jose |
| Night at the Mirage ~ Billiard FUN! |
| 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; The Mirage Sports Bar — 8340 W. Coal Mine Rd., Littleton |
| A series of unique pool/billiard competitions for all ages and skill levels! Prizes and in-house specials. Civic clubs promoting their events and organizaations' information. Fun for all! |
| Queen City Jazz - Indoor Concert |
| 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm; St. James Presbyterian Church (inside) — 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton |
| Enjoy a FREE indoor concert. Featuring the Queen City Jazz Band! For 50 years this band has been performing the great sounds of New Orleans-style Dixieland Jazz and has become a Colorado musical institution. Fun for all ages. Join us for a toe-tapping night of great music! |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
| Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
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| 31st WWW / ACC Family Pancake Breakfast |
| 7:30 am to 11:30 am; Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Cafeteria — 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton |
| 7:30-11:30am - All you can eat pancakes and Jose's sizzlin' sausage! Juice, milk, and coffee. A great setting to reminisce with friends old and new! Tickets available at WWW office, 5890 S. Bemis St and at the event. Stay around for the Old Fashioned Cake Contest, Kids Games of Old and the Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede! Proceeds benefit the greater Littleton area through Western Welcome Week projects, grants and events. A 501(c)(3) public charity. |
| 8th WWW Old Fashioned Cake Contest |
| 7:30 am to 10:30 am; Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Cafeteria — 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton |
| An old fashioned cake contest for all ages and skill! Registration 7:30am to 8:15am. Adult categories: decoration (novice and advanced), and tasting. Teen and child categories: decoration and tasting. Cakes can only be submitted for one category. Decoration judging begins at 8:30am and continues through the morning. Taste judging 9:30am. Join the all-you-can eat Family Pancake Breakfast - $5 adults $4 child and check out the FREE Kids Games of Old and the Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede! |
| WWW Kids Games of Old |
| 8:00 am to 11:00 am; Arapahoe Community College (ACC) - lawn — 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr. , Littleton |
| 8-11am Join the FUN with FREE Games of Old - panning for gold, bubble blowing, cow milking, bronc riding, face painting, and more! |
| Colorado Scottish Festival |
| 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Highlands Heritage Park — 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch |
| Festival with Irish and Scottish music, dance, athletics, pipe bands, British cars, and British dogs. Concessions on site. Free parking |
| 15th Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede! |
| 9:00 am to 11:00 pm; Arapahoe Community College - lawn — 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton |
| Children up to 12 years old. Bring your own stick horse or buy a one-of-a-kind at the event from Jane's Posse for $10. Free registration starts at 9am - Stampede promptly at 10am. Ribbons for winners - participation ribbons for all. Hang around for the Senior Stampede immediately following the kids stampede - FUN to watch and participate! Come early and enjoy the All-you-can-eat Family Pancake Breakfast - adults $5, child $4! In memory of the WWW Stick Horse Class creator and special friend of Western Welcome Week - Bruce F. Wolf. |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Art Center and Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 200 Years of Quilting presented by Lori Stubbs |
| 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm; First Presbyterian Church of Littleton — 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton |
| Lori Stubbs, internationally known quilter and historian, talks about the history of quilts and quilting. Exhibit of quilts from 1800's to present. Light lunch included in ticket price of $10 |
| 2nd Annual Littleton Elks Rod & Custom Car Show |
| 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Littleton Elks Lodge — 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton |
| Stroll through an array of "rods" and customs cars. Listen to Marty and Laura. Concessions: Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and soft drinks. The Elks Lodge bar will be open to the public. Proceeds to benefit Littleton Meals on Wheels |
| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| 4th Annual Brad Bradford Rubber Ducky Race |
| 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Little's Creek at Sterne Park Bridge on Bemis Street (just north of the Rose Garden) — S. Bemis St., Littleton |
| Wanted: Rubber Ducky Fans for the Brad Bradford Rubber Ducky Race! All ages welcome! Entry $3 per Duck or $5 per duck for the Ducky decorating contest and keep your duck! Supplies provided. Ducks will be available at the following events: Carousel of Music - Wednesday, August 11 Concert & Fireworks - Friday, August 13 Fishing Derby - Saturday, August 14 Family Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, August 15 AND at the event! |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
| Monday, August 16, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 2nd JaJa Crepes to You! |
| 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; JaJa Bistro — 5641 S. Nevada St., Littleton |
| A variety of savory and sweet crepes served to you by community volunteers! A FUN, delicious evening for the whole family. Crepes range from $6-$10. Enjoy live music on the front patio. 50% of profits benefit Western Welcome Week. a 501(c)(3) public charity. |
| Summer POPS Concert! Golden Eagle Concert Band |
| 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; South Suburban Christian Church — 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton |
| Golden Eagle Concert Band presents a summer concert featuring a variety of concert band music from Sousa marches and Broadway melodies, to Dixieland and more!. Fun for the whole family - something for everyone! For advance $5 tickets call 303-695-8800, please leave name/phone number your call will be returned to take ticket order, tickets can also be purchased at the door for $7. |
| Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 14th RiverPointe Swing Dance & Dean Bushnell Orchestra |
| 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; RiverPointe Senior Living — 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton |
| Swing dance under the big tent with the Dean Bushnell Orchestra. The best dance tunes of the 40's. Bring the whole family! Water station sponsored by River Walk Clubhouse Volunteers. |
| 13th Hawkquest Outdoors! |
| 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; Carson Nature Center — 3000 W. Carson Dr., Littleton |
| Get close up views of an owl, falcon and eagle and watch a trained hawk in free flight. All ages welcome, come prepared for outdoor seating. If inclement weather, event will start 30 minutes later at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers, Littleton. |
| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts center & Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| Littleton Museum 40th Anniversary Celebration |
| 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Littleton Museum — 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton |
| Join use for our 40th Anniversary celebration with an outdoor concert and activities at the living history farms. Enjoy the grounds and exhibit halls. Concessions available. For 40 years, the Littleton Museum has served as the primary repository for the history, art, and culture of Littleton. Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one from the 1860’s and one from the 1890’s), a small lake, a collections center, and a main exhibition and administration building. |
| Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| O'Toole's Garden Center Open House |
| 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; O'Toole's Garden Center — 5201 S. Federal Blvd., Littleton |
| Open House! In-store specials throughout the day, door prizes and giveaways! At 5pm begins a fun filled evening of entertainment and guest speakers on a variety of garden care topics. Rain or Shine! 2009 Parade Winner - 1st Place Float - Business category |
| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center & Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 2nd Create Your Own Masterpiece! |
| 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; Hot Pots - A Paint Your Own Studio — 2570 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! FUN for the whole family and makes great gifts. Paint either a mug for $14 or a bowl for $16, price includes studio materials, paints, stencils, glazing and firing. Make great gifts! 50% of profits benefit Western Welcome Week a 501(c)(3) public charity |
| Bully & Clyde's Wild Ride |
| 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Woodlawn Center — 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton |
| The Woodlawn Center celebrates Western Welcome Week by hosting FREE pony rides, a horse drawn cart ride pulled by Clydesdales and photo opportunities with a live Brahma Bull! |
| Tribute to the Big Band and Swing Era |
| 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Bemis Public Library (front lawn) — 6014 S. Datura St. , Littleton |
| The Joe Peterson Dance Orchestra and the Andrews Singers will entertain with lively and popular big band hits from the 1930's and 40's. Also enjoy a demonstration of swing dance. |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
| Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Local Artists - Palette Pals |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Exhibit of Local Littleton artists in a variety of mediums. Guest artist Becky Lucas |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center & Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| 8th Annual Quilt Show ~ Quilts for the Seasons |
| 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm; First Presbyterian Church of Littleton — 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton |
| A display of quilts old and new, hand and machine quilted. |
| Elks - Old Fashioned Hometown Pig Roast |
| 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Littleton Elks Lodge - Out back — 5749 S. Curtice, Littleton |
| Buffet style roast pork, baked beans and corn on the cob. The crew will be cooking all day so stop by and see the pigs a roastin'! Listen and dance to the sounds of the Lee Simmons and The Platte River Band under the "big top" in the back parking lot 7pm to 11pm. A great time to have fun and visit with friends old and new! |
| How the West Was Sung ~ Littleton Chorale Concert |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Littleton United Methodist Church — 5894 S. Datura, Littleton, CO |
| Join with Michael Todd Krueger and the Littleton Chorale as they celebrate the pioneer spirit of exploration and expansion of our Western heritage. Featuring western tunes including "Ghost Riders in the Sky", "Colorado Trail" and selections from "Oklahoma", "Paint Your Wagon" and "Will Rogers Follies" |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
| Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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| Grand Western Sandwich Breakfast |
| 6:30 am to 10:00 am; Littleton United Methodist Church — 5894 S. Datura, Littleton |
| Enjoy a Grand Western Breakfast before the Grand Parade! Grand sandwich, caramel pecan rolls, and beverages. A Littleton United Methodist Women fundraiser supporting projects locally, nationally and internationally. |
| 30th Annual Littleton Fire Fighter's Children's Parade |
| 7:30 am to 9:30 am; Registration: Bega Park, east end of Main Street - Main and Sycamore Parade: Main Street in Historic Downtown Littleton — Main St & Rio Grand - Bega Park, Littleton |
| Children 14 and under. Registration 7:45am at Bega park (Main St. and Rio Grand) parade starts at 8:45am. Theme: "Honoring Our Heritage". Categories include: Pedestrian/Walkers, Wheels (bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, wagons and electric powered vehicles), Floats, and Leashed Pets. Individuals or groups welcome Participants on bikes, scooters, skateboards, electric powered vehicles, or rollerblades must wear a helmet. No gas powered entries or advertising please. |
| 8th Annual Quilt Show ~ Quilts for the Seasons |
| 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; First Presbyterian Church of Littleton — 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton |
| A display of quilts old and new, hand and machine quilted. |
| 2nd Give a Pint for Half Pints - Blood Drive |
| 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; Bega Park — Main Street at Rio Grand, Littleton |
| Children's Hospital Blood Mobile - Donate blood and give kids a better chance for a healthy life. Giving blood does not cost money and requires little time and can save a life. It does make a big difference and it's easy! |
| 51st WWW Arts & Crafts Festival |
| 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Main and Prince streets in historic downtown Littleton — Historic downtown, Littleton |
| 8:30am-5:00pm Over 200 artisians and crafters from Colorado and across the US exhibit their handcrafted goods and fine art. Visit the shops in Historic Downtown Littleton - It is a shoppers paradise! Crafter applications will be online at www.westernwelcomeweek.org late December 2009 early January 2010 |
| Festival Day Concessions |
| 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Downtown Littleton — Main, Sycamore, Prince, Nevada, Curtice St. and Bradford Auto Body parking lot, Littleton |
| Support our local non-profits and their selected charities. A variety of food and beverages prepared by Dry Creek, Littleton and Highlands Ranch Sertoma Clubs, YMCA, Littleton Breakfast Optimists, Operation Santa Claus, Project Safeguard, Knights of Columbus, and more! |
| 5th Annual One Day Only! Pottery Seconds Sale |
| 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; The Pottery Studio Gallery — 5739 S. Curtice St., Littleton |
| Artists sell discontinued patterns and flawed pottery at fabulous prices! 5% of sales will be donated to Western Welcome Week a 501(c)(3) public charity |
| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St. , Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| 82nd WWW Grand Parade - Honoring Our Heritage |
| 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Gallup St. and Littleton Blvd. west on Littleton Blvd, down Main St. to Rapp St. — Historic downtown, Littleton |
| Theme: Honoring Our Heritage Featuring equestrians, High School Marching Bands, pipe bands, tractors, floats and FUN! |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center & Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| A Day at the Elks |
| 11:00 am to 11:00 pm; Littleton Elks Lodge — 5749 S. Curtice, Littleton |
| Train rides (fee) and FREE face painter, clowns and fun for the kids until 2pm. Italian sausage sandwiches and hot dogs 11am to 1pm. Music and dancing in the lounge and under the "big top" noon to 4pm. Elks Drug Awareness information trailer and giveaways. 7-11pm, music and dancing under the "big top". |
| Fun For Kids Safety Corner |
| 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Valley Feed and Lawn Center parking lot — 2679 W. Main St., Littleton |
| FREE games, activities and prizes for kids of all ages. Wheel of Safety, Sparkey the Fire Dog, Kid's ID program, Comcast with the Disney Channel, Mother's Helpers, Boston's Craft Center, Infant Aquatic Safety, and MORE! |
| Dunk-A-Cop! |
| 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Main Street Center - parking lot — 2629 W. Main St., Littleton |
| An opportunity of a lifetime - dunk a Littleton Police Officer in a tank of water - just for the FUN of it! A fundraiser for Littleton Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association |
| WWW Dance Stage |
| 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Colorado Business Bank Parking Lot — Corner of Main and Prince, Littleton |
| A variety of song and dance - entertainment to be determined |
| WWW Family/Kids Stage |
| 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Main Street — west end in front of the Melting Pot — Main and Rapp St., Littleton |
| The best in children's entertainment! Interactive fun for kids of all ages - sing alongs and more! |
| Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion - Sneak Preview |
| 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Reinke Brothers Costume Shop — 5663 S. Pince St., Littleton |
| ONE DAY Sneak Preview of the Haunted mansion - a haunted attraction, don't miss the chills and thrills! Midway fun and games $1, center stage features the Dave Frisk band. |
| Big Papa's BBQ & Luau |
| 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Big Papa's BBQ, — 5151 S. Federal Blvd., Littleton |
| Fabulous BBQ and Luau at award-winning Big Papa's BBQ Bar and Grill! Enjoy great food, live music by Square One, and happy hour bar. Tickets available at the event. |
| How the West Was Sung ~ Littleton Chorale Concert |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Littleton United Methodist Church — 5894 S. Datura, Littleton, CO |
| Join with Michael Todd Krueger and the Littleton Chorale as they celebrate the pioneer spirit of exploration and expansion of our Western heritage. Featuring western tunes including "Ghost Riders in the Sky", "Colorado Trail" and selections from "Oklahoma", "Paint Your Wagon" and "Will Rogers Follies" |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
| Sunday, August 22, 2010 |
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| 58th Annual Reunion Homecoming Luncheon (aka Old Timers') |
| 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Littleton Museum — 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton |
| The Littleton Museum encourages Littleton residents to join in the fun of the annual "Homecoming" luncheon! The luncheon provides a great opportunity for long-time Littleton residents, or those who have moved away to come back, visit and reminisce while enjoying lunch. The first luncheon was held in 1952 by Edwin A. Bemis. Tickets must be purchased in advance by August 11 - space is limited, available at the Museum or by mail. In the event of inclement weather the luncheon will be moved to Littleton High School cafeteria, 199 W. Littleton Blvd. |
| 27th All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit |
| 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Depot Arts Center & Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton |
| Exhibition and sale of juried fine art. Original work created by artists from all over Colorado. |
| WWW Community Singers: Songs for the Seasons |
| 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; First Presbyterian Church of Littleton — 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton |
| A selection of choral music sung by members of the community. Under the direction of Jared Brink |
| Friends BAG OF BOOKS Sale! |
| 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Edwin A. Bemis Public Library — 6014 S. Datura St. , Littleton |
| GREAT used books at incredible prices — $3 a bag! Bags provided at the event. |
| Town Hall Presents The Love List |
| 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main St., Littleton |
| Side-splitting, thought-provoking comedy by Norm Foster. Two men concoct a list of attributes of the “ideal woman”, when she appears they learn to be careful what you wish for. This old adage leads to hilarious results. |
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