Weekender

Hooray for the weekend!   We have another jam-packed few days on our hands around The Tree House this weekend - part of me can't believe I am saying this (you know, that part of you that always feels like you just finished middle school last week and can't POSSIBLY be an adult,) but I am going to a baby shower this weekend FOR ME!!  I am so excited - I love the idea of being surrounded by a bunch of women - with all their intuition, wisdom, and experience - ready to guide you on your path to being a mom. FABULOUS!!
It also means that MIL is in town this weekend, as is Dr. Sissy and smushy-love nephew Vaughny!  The Weekender is posting early this week so I can enjoy the family fun!

So, what's to do around Denver on the cheap this weekend?  Here's a few ideas:

2/25 - Turn on your heart light!  February is National Heart Health Month -and you can help care for your ticker by heading to Centennial Medical Plaza (14200 E Arapahoe Rd)  from 8am-11am on Friday for free heart screenings, including Cholesterol levels, BMI, blood pressure, and heart disease and stroke risk assessment!  (Fast for 8 hours prior if you want accurate Cholesterol levels.)  Check out Aurora Medicals website for more info.
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2/25-  Those who know me know that I am oddly passionate about knowing your cuts of meat.  One of the best ways to save at the grocery store is to know what to look for in a good cut of meat, and how to make the most out of some of the more inexpensive cuts available.  This Friday evening from 6-7:30 at Tony's Market on Broadway, you can learn all about the different cuts and grades available at their "Meats 101" class.  Call Tony's at 720-880-4501 for more info.  See the "Every Weekend" section below  and plan to stop into Friday Night Live in the Bistro after the class for some free music and specials!)
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2/26 - Target is hosting a free Dr Seuss reading event on Saturday from 9-11am.  There will be story time and activities and giveaways -  get more information on Target's website.
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2/26 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic has a really cool pull back and go race car for your little ones to build and keep this Saturday at 10 am. Go here to pick a location and register to get in on the free fun!
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2/26 -Denver Restaurant Week kicks off this Saturday, with  LOADS of area restaurants offering special menu meals for 2 for $52.80.  This can be a great deal, or (in this humble blogger's opinion,) a not-
so-great deal, depending on the restaurant you choose.  Get more information at the event website.
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Every Weekend:
Ruby Hill Rail Yard  gives you a chance to ski and board even if you can't get up the hill! This popular Denver snow terrain park also features free equipment rental for kids - get all the details and location here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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Saturdays - Craving your farmer's market fix?  Good news, My Favorite FM is open year round! Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover (click on their Events Calendar on the right of the page)

If you know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
As always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com