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Summer/Fall Festivals offer fun while benefiting parishes, schools
By John Gleason
Summer may be on the wane and school on the horizon but the parish bazaar season continues.
[To review the Denver Catholic Register's first round-up of parish bazaars and summer festivals, as publised on June 29, 2011, click here.]
August 19-20, 2011
Potenza Lodge, Denver
www.potenzalodge.com
The annual St. Rocco’s Festival will take over the grounds of the Potenza Lodge, 1900 W. 38th Ave. in Denver this weekend, Aug. 19-21. The festival will offer delicious foods, including Italian sausage sandwiches and pizzelles, a country store and children’s games. Raffle tickets of $25 will offer prizes of $3,000, $1,000 and $500. Entertainment will be provided by Da Boogieman, and Jess Gerardi and his band. Festival opens Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. For more information, visit the website above or call 303-477-1722.
August 27-28, 2011
St Augustine, Brighton
The eighth annual St. Augustine Parish Festival will be held at the church, 675 E. Egbert St. in Brighton, Aug. 27 and 28. Come and enjoy a variety a delicious foods, silent auction, kids games and entertainment for the whole family. Raffle tickets are available for $3, first prize $4,500, second prize $2,000 and third prize $1,000. Hours of the festival are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 303-659-1410.
August 28, 2011
Holy Rosary
Plan now to attend the annual bazaar at Holy Rosary Parish in Denver will be held Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day begins with $5 pancake breakfast. Throughout the day, ethnic food favorites including potica, kielbasa and Mexican tacos, enchiladas and tortas will be available. Pony rides, face painting and an air castle are a few of the activities for kids, while adults can enjoy music and dancers. Tours of the historic parish will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Holy Rosary is located at 4688 Pearl St., Denver, near I-70 and Washington St. Call 303-297-1962 for information
September 10, 2011
Queen of Peace
www.queenofpeace.net
Queen of Peace Parish, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora, is proud to announce their Annual Fun Fest, Sept. 10 featuring multi-cultural food, games and rides for the kids, lots of entertainment and a raffle. Tickets are $5 each or a book of five for $20. Cash prizes this year will be $3,000, $1,500, $750 and three for $350. Plan to spend the day as the event will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
September 10, 2011
Holy Name, Englewood
Join your friends for a 50s-60s dinner dance at Holy Name Parish to benefit the remodeling of the rectory kitchen. The evening will feature a dinner of salmon piccata or chicken cordon bleu followed by dancing to the music of entertainer Tony David. The event is set from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 11 at parish center, 3290 W. Milan Ave. in Englewood. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a table of eight. Call 720-981-8775.
Sept. 17-18, 2011
St. William, Fort Lupton
St. William Parish located at 1025 Fulton Ave. in Fort Lupton, will hold their annual fall festival from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 and 18. Featuring challenging games for children of all ages, there will be rides, live entertainment, a variety of foods and lots of yummy desserts to choose from. Tickets for the raffle are $10 each with prizes of $2,000, $750 and $250 to be giving away. In addition, daily drawings of $50 will take place until Oct. 28. Call 303-857-6642.
September 18, 2011
St. Rafka Maronite Church
www.saintrafka.org
St. Rafka Maronite Church, 2301 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood, is busily planning their Fall Festival this September (date yet to be determined) to celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The festival will include games and rides for the kids, delicious Middle Eastern cuisine to sample, and entertainment for the whole family. Everyone is invited to come be part of this fun-filled event and get to know the parish. Details on date and time will be available soon on the parish web site, www.saintrafka.org.
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Father Alavaro Montero, D.C.J.M., pastor of St. Mary Church in Littleton, in the dunk tank at last year’s 2011 Harvest Festival. |
September 18, 2011
St. Mary, Littleton
The 2011 Harvest Festival to benefit St. Mary Parish and School, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton, will be held from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 18. It will include carnival games and booths, human foosball, laser tab, bingo, face painting, pony rides, a mechanical bull and exotic animals. All the entertainment and food you can eat is included in the admission price of $75 per family of four or $25 per adult and $15 for kids 4-14. Buy tickets online at www.blacktie-colorado.com, event code, HF2011, or call Tracey Blackford at 303-798-2375 or email blackford@mac.com.
September 30 - October 1, 2011
St. Thérèse, Aurora
Family fun abounds at the annual parish festival at St. Therese Parish, 1243 Kingston St. in Aurora. The event will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 (the parish feast day) and will have lively entertainment, game booths and rides for the kids. There will be a raffle with prizes of $5,000, $1,000 and $500. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50 and will be available through the parish office. Call 303-344-0132.
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