Issue 66

Nearly 600,000 people in Colorado live with the reality of hunger. Food Bank of the Rockies’ blog, frontlinesofhunger.blogspot.com, profiles the stories behind the faces of our hungry neighbors.  

FBR, Denver Magazine, and 2 the Deuce have partnered to give local photography lovers the opportunity to profile more faces of hunger and to learn, first-hand, the reality of a problem taking place in our own backyard. The contest welcomes amateur and professional photographers to profile an individual or family struggling with hunger in Colorado to be judged by 2 the Deuce’s Natalie Tysdal; Mayor John Hickenlooper; Kevin Seggelke, CEO of FBR; professional photographers; and Denver Magazine’s CEO and publisher, Michael Ledwitz.  

The top 50 entries will be displayed at a debut event at Fat Tail Gallery September 2. Winning entries under both categories will be featured in Denver Magazine’s September issue and on 2 the Deuce’s morning news.  

For complete contest information and application, visit foodbankrockies.org.

Join Denver Magazine and 42 BELOW Vodka as they toast Fat Tail Gallery’s one-year anniversary. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and sip cocktails as you mingle among the amazing pieces of art adorning the walls of Denver’s chicest new art gallery.

Saturday, May 9, 6 – 10 pm

486 S. Broadway
303.733.1021
fattailgallery.com

Hit the links in support of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) annual “Golf Gone Wild” tournament. Huntington’s Disease is an inherited, progressively degenerative brain disorder that results in a loss of both mental faculties and physical control. The HDSA provides family services and regional referrals through its nationwide network of volunteer-based chapters and through its Centers of Excellence, including the Colorado Neurological Institute in Englewood. The scramble format tournament will also include breakfast, player gifts, a raffle, and a BBQ dinner.

Individual players: $400
Foursomes: $1,500

Monday, May 18, 9 am

The Club at Pradera
5225 Raintree Dr., Parker
303.837.9937
hdsa.org/coloradogolf

Spend a red hot evening in support of the Beacon Youth and Family Center. Each year, guild members come together to raise additional funds and awareness through this annual gala. Not only will the celebration mark the Beacon Center’s 40th anniversary, but it will also recognize the recipients of the 2009 Golden Cherub Award, Michael and Pamela O’Neal. The Beacon Youth and Family Center’s mission is to foster at-risk youth and transform them into healthy members of the community through family-centered, individualized treatment and educational services.

Individual tickets: $250
buy online

Saturday, May 9, 6 pm

Hyatt Regency Tech Center
7800 Tufts Ave.
303.761.6756
beaconcenter.org

Colorado has more than 12,000 foster children in the system, and each of them deserves a safe, stable life. Every year, the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center holds its Champions for Children Dinner — to salute the ordinary people who make an extraordinary difference in the lives of foster children — during National Foster Care Awareness Month. This year’s champions include foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, policy makers, social workers, and volunteers. Governor Bill Ritter; Shari F. Shink, founder and executive director of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center; and nationally recognized expert and best-selling author of I’m On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head Dr. Bertice Berry will all give remarks throughout an evening of cocktails, dinner, and a silent auction.

Thursday, May 7, 6 – 9 pm

Individual tickets: $175

Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom, DCPA
1101 13th St.
303.692.1165
rockymountainchildrenslawcenter.org

This is your opportunity to be a part of one of the most exclusive golf tournaments of the year: the 2009 Jack Vickers Invitational at Castle Pines Golf Club. This three-day golf event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and is hosted by John Elway and Jack Vickers. Leading up to the tournament, Denver Magazine is hosting an online auction in conjunction with the Jack Vickers Invitational to give you a chance to bid on four amazing items, including a luxury getaway in Cabo San Lucas and a golf trip for two to Pebble Beach.

If you are the highest online bidder for any of the four items, you (and a guest) will receive an invitation to join Elway and Vickers, and all tournament participants, for a special evening of fine dining and entertainment at Cielo at Castle Pines.

The final auction will take place at the Jack Vickers Invitational Welcome Dinner Wednesday, May 13. Online bidding closes Friday, May 8, at 5 pm. The leading bidders for each item will be contacted Monday, May 11 with event details.

AUCTION SITE:
denvermagazine.com/vickers.html

2009 Jack Vickers Invitational Information:
303.807.3356
bgcmd.org

’Tis the season, and if you’re planning on tying the knot in the coming months, you won’t want to miss this chic presentation of all things wedding. A modern bridal soirée hosted by distinctive Denver resources, Wedding Vogue is a wedding innovation, immersing attendees in an experiential celebration of elegant event design. The afternoon will include divine desserts, sparkling cocktails, elegant couture, top-secret design tips, and fabulous giveaways.

Individual tickets: $40

Sunday, May 17, 1 – 4 pm

Curtis Ballroom, Comedy Works at the Landmark
5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
720.274.6866
occasionista.com/wedding_vogue_denver/main.html

Earth Day has come and gone, but helping the environment should be a daily commitment. In honor of Earth Day, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International and Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, announced the launch of their Partner for Pups Reusable Bag Program. The program was created for pet lovers to demonstrate environmentally responsible habits by using reusable bags for shopping to reduce the amount of plastic grocery bags in landfills and the environment and reduce animal deaths caused by these plastic bags. In addition to helping the environment and wildlife, all proceeds support SPCA International’s animal and shelter programs, such as Operation Baghdad Pups, an initiative that provides assistance to military personnel who wish to transport companion dogs from the war zone in the Middle East to their homes in the United States.

The “Partner for Pups” reusable bags are available for purchase for $1.99 through BarkBustersBoutique.com.

Bark Busters
877.500.BARK (2275)
BarkBusters.com

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
SPCA.com

Make a weekend out of Mother’s Day this year and spoil her at the luxurious Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. Spa Anjali is offering a special “Mother’s Create Your Day” personal renewal package ($150) that includes the choice of

1. 50-minute massage, 25-minute facial, 25-minute manicure, plus your choice of a Pilates or yoga class
   
   OR
   
   
2. 50-minute facial, 25-minute massage, 25-minute manicure, plus your choice of a Pilates or yoga class.
   
   Add-on: Westin Kids Club for $40 (four-hour maximum), $5 for each additional 15 minutes
   
   Add-on: 25 percent off personal fitness services (personal training, fitness assessments, private classes)
   
   Add-on: 30 percent off all other Spa Anjali treatments and salon services

Sunday, May 10

If you’re lucky enough to spend more than a few days, it is also offering Women’s Wellness Week, which includes two-for-one pricing in fitness classes:
 
Specialty Programs
On select evenings during the week, local yoga and fitness instructors, personal trainers, and professional health practitioners will present informational and practical classes on women’s health topics such as self-guided meditation, healthcare from a woman’s perspective, effective exercise for women, and integrating the Anusara yoga universal principles of alignment.
 
Specialty Classes
A selection of our yoga, Pilates, and group fitness classes encourage mothers to share health and wellness with their families. Offering Mommy and Me yoga, mother-daughter yoga or Pilates, body sculpt, and kickboxing classes. 

Monday, May 4 – Sunday, May 10

Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
126 Riverfront Lane, Avon
970.790.2062  
riverfrontclub.com