"Win or Lose: A Summer Camp Story" showing at The Starz Film Center in Auraria. 70 minutes. Thursday, Nov. 19, 4:15pm and 7:00pm and Saturday, Nov. 21, 12pm.

"Poetic Justice" showing at The Starz Film Center. 81 minutes. Thursday, Nov.19, 7:00pm and Friday, Nov. 20, 9:30pm.

"Visionaries: Jonas Mekas and the (Mostly) American Avant-Garde Cinema" showing at the Starz Film Center. 93 minutes. Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30pm and Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30pm.

"Gigante" showing at Starz Film Center. 84 minutes. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:15pm and Sunday, Nov. 22, 7pm.

"Miss Ohio" showing at Starz. 85 minutes. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9:45pm and Sunday, Nov. 22, 4:15pm.

"The Young Victoria" showing at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Golden Triangle. Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30pm.

The East Denver FISH is a small, non-profit, emergency food pantry that has been delivers groceries to people without transportation or who are homebound for medical reasons. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture some 49 million Americans are 'food insecure' (up from 36 million just 2 years ago). In 2008, FISH delivered groceries to more than 2,800 people, half of whom were children.

Want to help out and get an interesting read for free? Stop by the Printed Page "Food for Thought" drive before Sunday, December 20, to drop off your non-perishable food donations and pick up your free book - one for every food item donated! Free books will also be given for monetary donations, too.

The Printed Page Bookshop is located at 1416 S. Broadway in Platt Park, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am - 5:30pm, as well as Sundays from noon to 5pm.

The Printed Page is a bookstore "co-op" that houses the book collections of 11 independent dealers in its Victorian house-shop located at 1416 S. Broadway between Arkansas and Florida.

Zona's offers an eclectic selection of meals from the obvious (tamales) to the classic (corn and chili dogs) to the unusual (pig-ear sandwiches) and its lengthy menu is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Zona's is located at 713 E. 26th Ave. in the Five Points neighborhood.

Info: visit HRCAonline.org or call 303-791-2500

Location: Eastridge gym
9568 University Blvd.
Highlands Ranch


Date/Time: Sa 10/10/09 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Su 10/11/09 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public!

Here are some tips to help you stay safe and healthy at your apartment this flu season:

1.) By far the #1 most important and effective way to prevent illness is to wash your hands. And not just after you go to the bathroom, either. Make sure you thoroughly wash your hands after working out at the community fitness center, shooting pool in the clubhouse, using the business center computers or even just pushing the elevator buttons. 

2.) It’s one thing if you want to cover your own apartment in germs, but PLEASE, if you have to cough or sneeze in the hallway, laundry room or any other public areas of your apartment building, make sure you turn your head into your elbow or shoulder! No, it is not sufficient to use your hand to cover your mouth because then you will spread your germs to the next surface you touch (unless, of course, you run straight to a bathroom to scrub your hands ?)

3.) Get a regular flu shot. There is much debate about what time of the season you should have the flu shot administered, but most health professionals agree that getting a flu shot is a solid step towards preventing illness. Go one step further and work with your apartment manager to organize a flu shot clinic at the community to encourage your neighbors to get one, too. 

4.) If you live with roommates, make sure you all pitch in to clean your apartment at least weekly. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters with an anti-bacterial cleaner and a clean sponge and/or paper towel. Also, regular vacuuming and sweeping cuts down on dirt particles that can aggravate allergies (which cause sneezing and germs).

If you still get sick this fall, do your best to stay at home so you don’t infect your neighbors and/or co-workers! Don’t use the community amenities during your down time, including the fitness center, hot tub or TV/game room, and make sure to wash your bedding and toss your toothbrush once you’re back on your feet again.

And, if you're really worried about getting H1N1, maybe you should invest in a neat face mask like the one in this picture haha. 

You can find more information about swine flu on the Center for Disease Control website.

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That said, there isn’t one person in our office who regularly buys or drinks serious protein shakes. Although everyone was excited to hit the kitchen to try the new snacks during that evil 3 pm slump, most had doubts that Mix 1 would be something worth craving. Even if we were looking to beef up Schwarzenegger-style, the enhanced muscle tone wouldn’t be worth the abuse our taste buds would have to take from the thick, chalky taste of typical protein powders.

Luckily, and to our pleasant surprise, none of the flavors we tried (mix berry, mango, blueberry vanilla, tangerine and dark berry) had traces of the aforementioned nastiness. Not only do they taste good (with a consistency similar to a smoothie), but they are chock full of good-for-you ingredients:

• 15 grams of superior whey protein isolate
• 23 vitamins & minerals
• 3 servings fruits & veggies from antioxidants
• 3 grams of soluble fiber
• 2.5 grams of heart healthy fat
• antioxidants = to 4 cups of green tea
• free of lactose, gluten, soy & caffeine
• for more nutritional info visit What’s Mix 1?

The fully-balanced nutritional food-drinks were originally created to help busy, on-the-go people get a much needed shot of "fuel." The handy (and recyclable!) spill-proof, screw-top containers of goodness can be enjoyed in-between meetings, halfway up the summit, in the car (yes, they will fit in your cup holders!) or while hurriedly walking the dog before work (at least that’s when I have one).

Besides being quick and easy to consume, they are designed (or mixed) to provide you with 4 hours of continuous energy. You know what that means? It means you can kiss that familiar 3 pm slump goodbye! 

Some people balked at the amount of calories and sugar (most flavors have 200 calories and about 22 grams of sugar), but it is important to examine what ingredients are responsible. First of all, Mix 1 uses only all-natural cane and fruit sugars to sweeten the bevvies, which is much healthier for you than highly processed sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup used in other “nutritional” shakes. 

Also, Mix 1 shakes are intended to be used as well-rounded snacks or light meals that contribute to a balanced eating plan, and therefore should provide some calories. Besides, calories measure energy, which is the whole point! Drinking zero calorie sodas will not truly get you past a slump at any time of the day (trust me!). 

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain weight, help your heart or improve your athletic performance, just go check out the Mix 1 Website.  There is a ton of great health and fitness info in the form of articles, blogs and nifty interactive graphics for you to explore.

Want a free sample of Mix 1 delivered to your doorstep? Claim your lease with hubbuzz.com in September to get your $101 cash back reward AND be entered in a drawing to win a case of Mix 1 shakes.

You just go to canvasandcocktails.com and look at the calendar to decide which painting you like, register, and show up! The approx $40 registration fee includes your seat, canvas, paint, brushes, apron and instructor. The best part? You can (and are encouraged to) bring your own cocktail to enjoy while painting! How much more relaxing and liberating can you get?! I haven't personally tried this out yet but I fully intend to ASAP!

Visit www.storiesonstage.org or call 303-494-0523 for more information or to order tickets.  Tickets are $25.

One is YardSaleTreasureMap.com which lets you enter an address, search radius and day of the week to generate a list and a map of local yard sales taking place around Denver that day. The listings are pulled from craigslist ads and not only show the location of the sale but also details about what sort of items will be up for grabs.

If you have recently moved into a new house or apartment in Denver and need some new furnishings this could be a very helpful tool that will save you time and money. And if you’re not familiar with Denver, don’t worry, the site helps you map a route and lets you print directions so you don’t get lost.

Another great site is MapMyFitness.com which has a ton of fitness tools, including articles from popular fitness magazines, local running paths, fitness plans, and a ton of other cool tools for fitness buffs.

This tool would be especially helpful for someone who has just moved to a new Denver neighborhood and needs to create a new fitness routine, or even for someone who travels a lot and needs to change their routine often for different locations.

You can also hook up with other members to join fitness groups in Denver on the ‘community’ tab. There are so many links and resources on this site that you could spend hours browsing and planning. Related sites include MapMyHike.com, MapMyRide.com and MapMyTri.com.

Thank you. 

Aleaza and Derrin

Although Printed Page is the fourth bookstore to open its doors on the block, it is the first one to introduce the concept of "micro-retailing" in which a variety of booksellers rent space from the owners and share shifts to keep operating costs at a minimum.

To celebrate the opening a unique variety of formerly banned books will by on display.  Guess which of the 50 or so books has not been banned or censored in the past and you could win a shopping spree at the store.

Read more about the unique aspects of micro-retailing and the story behind the idea on the Printed Page Bookshop website.

Use hubbuzz to see a map of Washington Park and Platt Park and get directions to 1416 S. Broadway St.

As a result of this frustrated behavior some pretty decent stuff can be found in the dumpsters around moving time, especially in alleys behind apartment buildings and college dormitories. Behold the increase in dumpster diving. 

Especially these days, it's pretty hard not to stop and have a look-see when you spot a perfectly good entertainment center or patio table discarded by the side of the road. Talk about saving money! 

I remember finding a fully-functional laptop in the trash when I moved out of my college dorm after freshman year. A LAPTOP! Also, when I moved into a house off-campus my senior year I picked up a bright blue dresser and hauled it up to my room.  All of it's drawers were missing, but with the addition of some cheap plywood it made a fabulous (and bright!) bookcase that could have easily been mistaken for a true vintage treasure.  

Check out this article on 5280.com with some good tips from a seasoned dumpster diver journalist: "5 Reasons to Dumpster Dive This Week"

So why not pinch your nose and take a stoll/bike ride/drive around town this weekend...you never know what pieces you'll find that would make a great addition to your home. You might not need anything inparticular, but since it is free, you might as well pick something up, even if you end up putting itback in the trash outside your home for another lucky dumpster diver to discover.

FYI Here is the "official" definition of dumpster diving from wikipedia.com:

Dumpster diving is the practice of sifting through commercial or residential trash to find items that have been discarded by their owners, but which may be useful to the dumpster diver. The practice of Dumpster diving is also known variously as urban foraging, curb shopping, binning, alley surfing, aggressive recycling, Curbing, D-mart, Dumpstering, garbaging, garbage picking, garbage gleaning, dumpster-raiding, dump-weaseling, tatting, trash picking, treasure hunting, skally-wagging, skipping, or trashing.

This years' UMS features more than 150 bands, DJ's and comedians. Performances take place in a variety of intimate, studio-like venues, both indoor and out, including wine bars, parking lots, taverns and lounges that abound in this district.

Talk about  a block party--you can guarantee the 7 blocks along South Broadway will be packed with an interesting crowd, to say the least. If nothing else, you should swing by for a drink and superb people watching.

Event starts Friday 7/24 at 5pm and wraps up on Sunday afternoon.

Visit the Underground Music Showcase website for more info and the lineup.

If you haven't explored the wonderful culture that Colfax Ave has to offer (seriously!), do it now.

On Tuesday July 29th from 5:30 - 9pm you can sample the great eateries that this area has to offer during "Tasty Colfax." Here are your options for just $20 per ticket:

• Encore Restaurant
  Senger's on the Fax
  Tattered Cover Coffee & Tea
  Rock Bar
  Mezcal
  Atomic Cowboy
  Fat Sullys
  Hooked on Colfax
  Goosetown Tavern
  Steve's Snappin Dogs
  The Shoppe
  Lovely Confections
  Stella's on Colfax
  Tommy’s Thai
  Pie Piper
  Annie's Cafe

• Duo restaurant in Highlands neighborhood
• Juicy Lucy Steakhouse in Cherry Creek neighborhood
• Tambien in Cherry Creek neighborhood
• Root Down in Highlands neighborhood
• Olivea in Uptown neighborhood
• Mezcal in City Park neighborhood
• Marlowe's in LoDo neighborhood
• Le Central in Capitol Hill neighborhood
• Jonesy's in Five Points neighborhood
• LaLa's Wine Bar in Capitol Hill neighborhood
• Citron Bistro in Hampden Heights and Southmoor neighborhood
• Argyll Gastropub in Cherry Creek neighborhood
• 1515 Restaurant in LoDo neighborhood
• The 9th Door in the LoDo neighborhood
• Sketch in Baker neighborhood

 Check out Yelp Eats for more info and menu items.

Friday   08/07/09   Hotel for Dogs

Friday   08/14/09   Madagascar Escape 2 Africa

Friday   08/21/09   Kung Fu Panda

Civic Green Park, 9730 Ridgeline Blvd

Show time: Dusk (approx. 8:15pm)

Event is FREE!

Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Info: Visit HRCAonline.org or call 202-791-2500

So what makes Louisville so special? This years' list seemed to be compiled around one major factor: strong local economies. Other reasons Louisville took the gold include great schools, affordable homes, low crime and unemployment rates.

Another reason Money mag found Louisville so desirable is the same reason all of Colorado attracts so many out-of-state transplants: The great outdoors. Who can resist gorgeous mountain views, wonderful albeit unpredictable weather, a plethora of parks and trails and easy access to world class ski resorts and some of the best national parks in America? I coudln't, and apparently neither could the editors at Money.

See a clip about this article on the Today show.

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