Community Events

AED Scavenger Hunt Contest

DENVER - The University of Colorado has partnered with the American Red Cross, American Heart Association and Denver Health to raise awareness of the importance of widespread access to AEDs in the community by coordinating Denver's first ever AED Scavenger Hunt Contest!

Downtown Denver Arts Festival

Denver, CO - The 14th annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival is pleased to announce that the work of more than 135 artists will be on display during this year's Memorial Day Weekend at Denver Pavilions, at 16th and Glenarm.

Brain Tumor Walk

DENVER - Each year over 210,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a brain tumor. In order to fight this disease, we need to raise money for research. Please support the National Brain Tumor Society by participating in Denver's Brain Tumor Walk on June 2 at Sloan's Lake. Registration for the 5K Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. and programs and activities run from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Red, White & Brass: American Salute

DENVER - The Denver Brass celebrates Memorial Day with "Rhapsody in Red White & Brass" May 26th & 27th at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Join family, friends, veterans and community heroes on a voyage from sea to shining sea and salute those who have served our nation.   as you enjoy Steven

9Cares Road Trip back this summer

DENVER - We are gearing up for our second annual 9Cares Road Trip with Gregg Moss.

For the week leading up to our one day drive on June 16th, we are asking companies to be a part of the 9Cares Road Trip!!

Saturday's Shred-a-thon raises more than $80,000

DENVER - The annual document shredding fundraiser was held  Saturday morning at five locations including the 9NEWS studios.

The Race That Gives Back

DENVER - You can make your running meaningful through the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon. The race serves as a vehicle for local nonprofits to raise funds and visibility through the DaVita Charity Partners Program, and with 95 local charities on board already, it is one of the largest programs in the country of this kind. Browse through the list at www.runcolfax.org and find the cause that inspires you. The best part: charities keep 100 percent of the funds they raise!

Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride

DENVER - The Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride is on Father's Day, June 17th. With five all new courses exploring the North Metro region, a convenient single point start/finish at their "green" new home in Stapleton Central Park and the best Post Ride Party around, it's time to get out and ride!

Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon

DENVER- Denver's spring Marathon runs through Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium this year. Get ready for the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon on May 20th, 2012!

Changing Minds One Step at a Time

DENVER - Join NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness- Colorado as they walk to raise awareness and fight stigma about mental illness. NAMI Walk 2012 will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Central Park at Stapleton. There is no registration fee but walkers are encouraged to obtain donations from family, friends and co-workers.

Slacker Half Marathon

DENVER: Yahoo! Join the 11th Anniversary of The Slacker Half Marathon on June 23rd. There are three races involved: a half marathon from Loveland Ski Area to downtown Georgetown; a 3-person half marathon relay; and a 4-Mile race just west of Silver Plume to Georgetown Lake.

Denver's Classic Moonlight Madness Bike Ride

DENVER - Join us for the InnovAge Moonlight Classic presented by Kaiser Permanente as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this memorable Denver bike ride. There's something wild about cruising on your bike in the middle of the night. Imagine the exhilaration of pedaling through the deserted streets of Denver with the strange light of the moon defining the course for you and thousands of other cyclists. Whether you're an avid cyclist or you're simply looking for a great reason to dust off that bike in your garage, you won't want to miss this event.

15th Annual AIRLIFE Memorial Run/Walk

LITTLETON - Join Airlife Denver for their annual 5K/10K run around the Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton on Sunday, May 20 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event recognizes those have lost their lives in the line of duty, including air medical, police, fire rescue, ambulance, search & rescue, and wild land fire services.

2012 Colorado Black Arts Festival

DENVER- Celebrate African American Visual and Performing Artists at this year's Colorado Black Arts Festival on July 13-15 2012 in Denver City Park West. There is truly something for everyone - food, entertainment, artwork and even a parade!

First-class cycling event to Salida, Chaffe County

Denver-Vuelta a Salida is more than just a cycling event. It is an outdoor paradise offering a recreational get-away. The town of Salida is debuting the Vuelta a Salida, a 50-mile and 100-mile cycling race scheduled two days before the start of the Pro Cycling Challenge in Durango.

Furry Scurry takes over Washington Park

DENVER - The 19th annual Furry Scurry took over Washington Park on Saturday morning, as thousands of canines and their owners raised money for the Denver Dumb Friends League.

Summer Art Market

DENVER - Twenty years! Now a Denver summer tradition, the Art Students League's Summer Art Market is considered by art lovers and collectors as a fun and relaxing way to buy fine art directly from some of the area's best local artists. 

Summer Hunger: Part one

KUSA - All around Colorado, there are children who dread the last day of school before summer vacation. Instead of looking forward to days filled with outdoor activities, they look ahead and see themselves without much to do in the summer, and all too often, without food. 

Clean out your medicine cabinets for the prescription drug drop-off

DENVER - It's time to clean out your medicine cabinets!
Do you have unused, expired or outdated medications? Here's your chance to get rid of them in a responsible way. The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (as part of the DEA's nationwide program) will take care of them for you for free during its third annual RX Disposal event on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Buddy Check9 Mammography Van

DENVER - As part of our Buddy Check9 program, we will be promoting the location of the St. Joseph Mammography Van on the 9th of every month.

On Wednesday, May 9th, the van will be at Pampered Passions
Park Meadows
9615-D East County Line Rd
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

- All exams interpreted by a full-time, fellowship trained Breast Radiologist
- Ask the Expert telephone line available: 303-318-3415

Call 303-318-3419 to make an appointment. 

9PetCheck gets huge response, fills 1,000 appointments

DENVER - Veterinarians across Colorado will offer free wellness exams and rabies vaccinations on April 14 and 15 as part of the 9PetCheck.  

BLOG: Anchor organizes concert in memory of father

KUSA - As many of you know, I lost my father, Gary Stameisen, to Leukemia about a year ago. He was my hero and my best friend. He was also the strongest man I know - he competed in the Iron Man Triathlon, was in the Air Force Pararescue, was an LA City Firefighter/Paramedic for 32 years and conquered everything he put his mind to.

Join the March of Dimes on April 28!

DENVER - On Saturday, April 28, starting at 10 a.m. at City Park, thousands of Coloradans will lace up their shoes and walk in March of Dimes March for Babies. Among them will be Landon, Annabelle and Hunter, regular youngsters in many ways. Landon is a happy and spirited one-year-old. Annabelle and Hunter are both six and water sports fans (she of swimming, he of kayaking). And while they may not realize it now, they all had extraordinary beginnings - and were saved by the work funded by March for Babies.

Red Cross Offers Free Mini CPR & Preparedness Training

DENVER - As part of the national celebration of March as "Red Cross Month," the Red Cross Mile High Chapter will offer a series of free, one-hour CPR and preparedness trainings on Saturday, March 31.   Participants will get a free hands-on training in "compression-only" CPR, followed by an introduction to family, pet and business preparedness.

USA Pro Cycling Challenge bike fantasy camp

KUSA - This summer the USA Pro Cycling Challenge returns. It's the toughest race on American soil from August 20-26.

Denver is throwing a baby shower

DENVER- Denver is throwing a Baby Shower on May 5, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denver Health Medial Center. The Baby Shower is raising money to benefit the Denver Health's campaign, Newborns in Need.

Where Families Can Go For Help: Food Resources in Colorado

DENVER - Have you ever asked yourself: What would I do if I didn't have enough food to feed myself or my family? What if there was no one that I could ask, or if I was too ashamed to admit that I needed help?

Hunger Free Colorado estimates that more than 900,000 Coloradans faced this question in 2011. Where do they turn to for help?

Denver Brass presents Bourbon Street Brass

DENVER - It's almost that time of the year; Masks, Music and Mayhem! Mardi Gras is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate the music of Mardi Gras than with the performance of Bourbon Street Brass: "Straight Up."

Shen Yun Performing Arts

DENVER - You are invited to the Shen Yun perrformance on February 22 and 23!  A Performance Five Thousand Years in the Making!  Shen Yun Performing Arts is a triumph of collaboration, bringing together over a hundred of the world's foremost classically trained Chinese dancers, choreographers, musicians, and vocalists. It also boasts the world's only full orchestra that embraces both Western and Chinese instruments as its permanent members.

Snowmobile for Life

DENVER - Winner winner, chicken dinner. The 11th annual Snowmobile For Life Poker Run to benefit Flight for Life Colorado takes place in beautiful Grand Lake on Saturday, Feb. 18. Anyone that loves poker and values the great service that Flight for Life offers should come and play a hand!

Ebook sales support 9News Lights the Lights

DENVER - One of Colorado's holiday traditions, the 9NEWS Light the Lights event takes place at the City & County Building, where 585 energy-efficient LED lights and more than 2,000 feet of LED rope lights transform the building into one of the most popular holiday lighting displays in the region. 9NEWS and Colorado Education Project raised $1,068 to support this lighting display through the sale of the 2011-12 "E" Book at the three Tattered Cover Bookstore locations in December, helping ensure the tradition continues in 2012.

SCFD Announces 2012 Free Days

Denver, CO -- These organizations provide free admission to Colorado residents on select days of the year. Free Days 2012 is funded, in part, by the citizens of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties via the SCFD 0.1% sales and use tax.

Making Sure that No Child Goes to Bed Hungry

DENVER - By the time children arrive at afterschool programs, lunch is a distant memory. Their growing bodies need food just to get through the afternoon. Without it, children feel run down, their attention span shortens, their ability to learn diminishes, and they have difficulty fully participating in afterschool activities. Many afterschool programs run late into the evening - some stay open as late as 9 pm on school nights - to keep children safe and supervised while their parents are at work.

Take A Plunge For Special Olympics - Registration is Now Open

DENVER - Five years ago, the inaugural Polar Plunge season benefitting Special Olympics Colorado launched to engage the kids and adults of all ages. Anyone with a little guts and a warm heart wanting to support Special Olympics Colorado athletes is welcome to participate.

Nutritious, delicious, and out of reach - too many families in Colorado cannot afford fresh produce

DENVER - Most people know that fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals. They are sweet, crunchy, juicy, and refreshing. Adults are generally advised to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily to ensure proper nutrition and a healthy weight. But have you ever noticed that fresh fruits and vegetables aren't always available or are very expensive?

Give the gift of life this January

DENVER - Every two seconds, someone needs blood for medical treatment. The need is always present, but especially during the winter months, when life saving blood donations drop by more than 20 percent.