Issue 62

Launched in 2007 by Heidi Flammang, founder of the successful Camp Bow Wow franchise, Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of dogs everywhere. This month, Bow Wow Buddies is celebrating the first annual Project Ruffway event to support canine cancer research at Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center and the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Foster Program, which will find homes for 2,000 unwanted dogs. Inspired by Bravo’s hit television series Project Runway, the event will showcase a runway show featuring models paired with a local shelter dog available for adoption.

Snowshoe Shuffle Make some stompin' snowshoe tracks at the finale of the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series. The event will attract first-time snowshoers, world-class premier snowshoe athletes, and kids of all ages for an opportunity to participate in a variety of on-snow events. A post-party and awards ceremony will take place on the Beaver Creek Village Plaza, with complimentary food and beverages. The top three overall 10K finishers will receive cash prizes, and the top three 5K finishers will receive merchandise prizes. Proceeds from the race entries will benefit the Shaw Regional Cancer Center.

The Kempe Foundation is making an effort to turn Denver blue through its “Get Your Blue On” campaign this month. April marks national child abuse awareness month, and through a series of events, Kempe is bringing the critical issue of child abuse and neglect to the forefront. The Kempe Foundation has built a reputation as a world leader in the child protection movement and, in 2008, was chosen as “Nonprofit Organization of the Year” by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Stand up to child abuse for an evening full of laughs with award-winning comedians Josh Blue and Kathleen Madigan.

Baseball fans, the day you’ve been waiting for is finally upon us. Head down to Coors Field as the Rockies kick off their season against the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies. If you can’t score a ticket, belly up to one of LoDo’s many sports bars. You might just have to take the afternoon off work.

Two-time Olympic skier, former NFL football player, and Colorado native Jeremy Bloom is celebrating the first annual gala for his Wish of a Lifetime Foundation, which aims to enrich the lives of low-income seniors. Bloom founded the foundation in living honor of his grandmother, Donna Wheeler, who at the age of 83 still works and lives in Summit County and serves as a constant inspiration to Jeremy in his personal, athletic, and professional endeavors. The evening includes a VIP cocktail reception, full-course dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Exciting auction items include:

Learn to train and calm the mind through the practice of meditation during a one-day intensive with the Shambhala Mountain Center. Attendees will receive practical instructions for living in an awakened way through peaceful abiding meditation, which connects the mind's inherent stability, clarity, and strength. The program will also include basic grounding in the principles of meditation, as well as contemplative techniques to gain insight into the state of mind and the state of life. This nonreligious retreat is ideal for beginners as well as those who would like to stabilize and deepen their meditation experience.

One of Denver’s favorite Mexican cantinas offers tacos for a steal every Tuesday. At $1 each, you can fill up on Lime’s hard- or soft-shell varieties. They’re not half bad for you either. Many of Lime’s ingredients (refried and black beans, rice, chiles, tamales) are vegetarian, made without pork or lard. RedBird Farms provides the chicken, which is locally raised, cage-free, and antibiotic-clear with no added steroids.

Denver and The Adoption Exchange are teaming up to celebrate A Day for Wednesday’s Child by dedicating the entire broadcast day to showcasing Colorado children waiting for adoption and children who have been adopted. CBS4 News Anchors Brooke Wagner and Tom Mustin will host the 2009 edition of “A Day for Wednesday’s Child” with coverage during all newscasts—CBS4 News at 5 a.m., CBS4 News at 6 a.m., CBS4 News at noon, CBS4 News at 5 p.m., CBS4 News at 6 p.m., CBS4 News at 6:30 p.m. and CBS4 News at 10 p.m. Watch CBS4 for updates on adopted children, children waiting for homes and adoption information. Tune in to help local kids find loving homes.