Denver Days is going great and Special Needs Kids Day was a SUCCESS!

Wednesday and Thursday student nights at Denver Days went great!  A lot of kids and adults having fun, playing games and getting some great “junk” food and enjoying the carnival atmosphere!

 

Special Needs Kids Day on Thursday was a HUGE SUCCESS!  “We had some of our same friends back along with new friends” said Bob and Nicole Hecht of The Hecht Team at Coldwell Banker United.  Tammie, Carolyn and Linda helped check the families in and all loved being part of this day.  Just hearing “thank you” from the parents that, without this day their kids would not be able to ride the rides was special in itself .  Nicole and Bob, along with The Hecht Team plan to make Denver Days 2012 “Special Needs Kids Day” even larger.  If you did not make it this year, watch the Denver Days website for information and come join us next year!

 

Nicole summed the day up saying “We just love providing a day for parents and families of Special Needs that wouldn’t be able to attend any other day.  It made the day special for us also.”

 

 

Come to the Farmers Market at Denver Days Saturday Morning

If you have not been, there is a great Farmers Market every Saturday morning in Denver, right in front of Rock Springs Elementary School!  For Denver Days, the Farmers Market will be open, but moved south to the bus parking lot next to the school.  Open from 8:00 A.M. until Noon, vendors will have crops to offer, free range eggs, plants and flowers, jewelry and crafts and just too many options to list here!  Before you come into Denver Days, go through the Farmers Market and make some great purchases!

 

Denver Days 2011 begins tonight, Wednesday, September 28th

Tonight’s Denver Days  Schedule:

 

- 4 pm Gates Open

- 5 pm – 9 pm Student Fun Night – All Rides One price

- 6 pm – 9 pm Gospel music by Southerner’s Quartet and Catawba Valley Boys

- 10 pm – Gates close

 

Pick up an event booklet at the Rotary Tent on the way in that has a $2 off student coupon.

 

REMEMBER - FREE PARKING

 

CHECK OUT THE DENVER DAYS EVENT LAYOUT to view the parking area!

Link for Denver Days Event Layout

http://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/denverdays/directionsmap.html

 

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING!

Link for Denver Days Schedule of Events

http://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/denverdays/schedule.html

 

VIEW THE FULL EVENT BOOKLET!

Link to download the Denver Days 2011 Event Booklet

http://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/images/denverdaysbookletforweb.pdf

All proceeds from Denver Days are dedicated toward East Lincoln Rescue Park

After years in discussions, the “East Lincoln Rescue Park” is moving toward a reality and we hope to have a ground breaking soon!  All proceeds from Denver Days 2011 are dedicated toward the park project, designed for adults and kids from eastern Lincoln County and beyond. 

 

The East Lincoln Rescue Squad provided vital emergency services to the citizens of eastern Lincoln County from 1977 through 2009.  The all-volunteer squad worked tirelessly for many years.  They gave their time for training, answered emergency calls 24/7 and gave of themselves for our benefit. 

 

When, in 2009 Lincoln County did not renew the contract for emergency services, the squad decided that the community who had supported them all these years should be the beneficiary.  All equipment and vehicles were distributed throughout the county to other emergency organizations.  The building and land on Hwy. 16 was donated to the Denver Lake Norman Rotary Club Foundation, a nonprofit organization which has leased long term 32 acres on Galway Lane on which to create the “East Lincoln Rescue Park.”

 

The Foundation has an approved master plan and is fund-raising so phase one may be started.  The plan shows 2-3 multi-purpose fields (soccer, lacrosse, football), playground, walking trails, picnic areas, dog park and disc golf.  Once the park is completed, it will become the permanent location for Denver Days.

 

For updates, please visit www.denverlakenormanrotary.com and click on the Park button.  If you would consider making a donation toward the park project, your donation may be tax-deductible.  Please contact Guy Cline at  guy.cline@ubs.com or call 828-381-5266 for information.

Denver Art Trail Preview on SATURDAY at Denver Days 2011

The Denver Art Trail Preview art sale is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work of community artists some of whom will also exhibit in the upcoming Denver Art Trail October 22, 23 during a tour of artist studios in the area. The art trail is a well known Art sale event exhibiting pottery, sculpture, painting, jewelry, photography, illustrations, matted prints, locally written children’s books, creative handmade gifts and more.

 

Denver Art Trail offers a PREVIEW ART SALE during Denver Days as a special event.

 

The Denver Art Trail is excited to be part of Denver Days this year exhibiting on Saturday, October 1st from 8 AM until 3:30 PM in the Rock Springs gymnasium. There is space for up to 25 artists to show and sell their work. Come on out, purchase that special piece of art for a gift or to hang in an office or studio. Meet some community artists. If you do not see your favorite local artist at this event, it might be because they are busy gearing up for the upcoming Denver Art Trail  and finishing up their work for sale in that event. Support our local talent. We hope to see you at both places!

 

Raffle tickets for the fundraising art basket filled with original local artwork is being raffled off in an upcoming special event. The proceeds will also go towards the construction of the East Lincoln Rescue Park. The basket is truly a WORK OF ART. Raffle tickets will be available the day of the PREVIEW SALE and through many local businesses. You may also contact www.DenverDays.com and click on Denver Art Trail for additional information.

Free Concerts at Denver Days featuring Local Bands

Free Concerts at Denver Days featuring Local Bands

 

FRIDAY night, September 30th from 6 PM – 10 PM

 

Little Johnny Trailer Trash hails from the Piedmont of North Carolina and infuses traditional/contemporary country with a touch of bluegrass, rock and Americana. The band was recently named a top 32 band on CMT’s “Music City Madness,” which featured the original song “They Sang Country.”

 

Not only did The Tim Clark Band quickly become the top-drawing band in their hometown of Myrtle Beach, S.C., but they are also recognized as one of the most popular and versatile bands touring the Southeast. Frontman Tim Clark was also the lead singer for the Charlotte band Sugarcreek.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT, october 1st from 6 PM – 10 PM

 

Hailing from Mooresville, these guys are some of the best musicians that you will hear in the area. Common Ground will keep you on your feet and you will always hear a song that you love. Common Ground plays rock, blues and country music and features Don Eifird, Randy Crum, Mike Miller and Ronnie Phillips.

Sonny Skyyz and the Rainmakers is a blues and soul band featuring leader Sonny Skyyz along with Richy Payce and Royce “Marty” Cofield.

Cole Rides returns to Denver Days 2011

Cole Amusement Company is considered Virginia’s finest in family entertainment.  The company has worked with Denver Days in Denver NC for the past four years to bring us the finest selection of modern, safe amusement rides, family-oriented rides, and good food; and has been doing this for over 20 years.  Denver Days has been proud of the Cole relationship and hope you enjoy the rides!

 

Our rides offer a selection so the youngest to most brave will have plenty to ride, plenty of thrills and a good time at Denver Days!  Each ride is priced separately and blocks of tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth when you enter Denver Days.  Wednesday and Thursday nights are “school night” for Cole and Denver Days so remember to bring your coupon from school and enjoy the rides all night for one low price!  Pick up a booklet at local businesses in the Denver Area for a $2 off Coupon for Students for Wednesday and Thursday only!  

 

The rides open at 5 PM Wed. –   Fri. and at 12:00 Noon on Saturday.  For a list of the rides coming to Denver Days, please visit denverdays.com and click on “rides.”

Photo copyrighted Cole Rides.

FREE PARKING THIS YEAR AT DENVER DAYS!

CHECK OUT THE DENVER DAYS EVENT LAYOUT to view the parking area!

 

Link for Denver Days Event Layout

http://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/denverdays/directionsmap.html

 

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING!

 

Link for Denver Days Schedule of Events

http://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/denverdays/schedule.html

 

VIEW THE FULL EVENT BOOKLET!

 

Link to download the Denver Days 2011 Event Booklet

http://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/images/denverdaysbookletforweb.pdf

 

www.denverdays.com

DENVER DAYS Judges announced for Denver’s Got Talent 2011

Denver Days is excited to announce the judges this year for the Denvers Got Talent segment on Saturday, October 1st from 4 PM-6PM. The judges will be  Eddie Knox, former Mayor of Charlotte, one of our prominent lawyers in the area and a singer himself. We are also pleased to have Paul Silas, the outstanding coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, and our very own principal at Rock Springs Elementary School, Rhonda Harrill who will be our third judge. We wish to thank all three for agreeing to be the judges at the 2011 Denver Days talent show. Come out and meet them.

 

www.denverdays.com

Special Needs Kids Day is coming to Denver Days!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 29^th from 1 to 3 PM for the “Special Needs Kids Day” special time at Denver Days.  For you, your parents or guardians and your brothers or sisters, Denver Days will be open with rides free of charge and food/drink and a great time!

 

This event has been held annually at Denver Days and this year will be sponsored again by The Hecht Team, Bob Hecht and Nicole Hecht, Realtors with Coldwell Banker United at Lake Norman.  When talking about the Special Needs Kids Day last year, Nicole Hecht said “just seeing the kids and the smiles on their faces made this all worthwhile last year and we really look forward to the 2011 event.”  Nicole continued “the parents each told us how happy they were that this time was set aside for them, and that they did not feel comfortable taking their child to Denver Days or any county fair with rides, when there is a crowd.  This afternoon gives them the time and space and the kids love the rides.”

 

If you have interest in attending the Special Needs Kids Day, please visit www.denverdays.com and click on the “Special Needs Kids Day” button for the flyer and information.  For any questions or to confirm your attendance please email thehechtteam@cbunited.com.

Special Needs Kids Day is coming to Denver Days!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 29^th from 1 to 3 PM for the “Special Needs Kids Day” special time at Denver Days.  For you, your parents or guardians and your brothers or sisters, Denver Days will be open with rides free of charge and food/drink and a great time!

 

This event has been held annually at Denver Days and this year will be sponsored again by The Hecht Team, Bob Hecht and Nicole Hecht, Realtors with Coldwell Banker United at Lake Norman.  When talking about the Special Needs Kids Day last year, Nicole Hecht said “just seeing the kids and the smiles on their faces made this all worthwhile last year and we really look forward to the 2011 event.”  Nicole continued “the parents each told us how happy they were that this time was set aside for them, and that they did not feel comfortable taking their child to Denver Days or any county fair with rides, when there is a crowd.  This afternoon gives them the time and space and the kids love the rides.”

 

If you have interest in attending the Special Needs Kids Day, please visit www.denverdays.com and click on the “Special Needs Kids Day” button for the flyer and information.  For any questions or to confirm your attendance please email thehechtteam@cbunited.com.

“Fundraising” for Your Cause at Denver Days!

“Fundraising” for Your Cause at Denver Days!

September 7, 2011 Denver, NC – What could be better than having great fun, raising money for your local community AND raising money for your own charitable cause…all at the SAME time?!? Come to the Denver Days celebration starting Wednesday, 9/28 through Saturday 10/1 and see for yourself how to make it happen. The Denver Rotary club is sponsoring a “Dunk Tank” and we are looking for “popular” people to volunteer to be dunked in a fun and family friendly environment. School principals, teachers, coaches, politicians, policemen, athletes, cheerleaders and civic leaders are all encouraged to volunteer for their communities and special causes. Sign up for a one-hour time slot, and if you’re the person who raises the most money by having your “friends” dunk you, 50% of the money raised during your time period will be donated to your 501 (c) 3 organization. Email dunkingbooth@denverdays.com NOW and secure your spot at a time that lets you raise the most money for everyone involved.

GOT TALENT!

GOT TALENT - IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE – No age limit! Anyone can enter!  Any talent is welcome!

 

The 2^nd annual Denver’s Got Talent committee is looking for area talent that can be performed on stage during the Denver Days Fall Festival Saturday afternoon, October 1, 2011 before the big bands start. This is your chance to debut before a known band and the event is fun!

 

Send in your YouTube link entry to denversgottalent@DenverDays.com

OR

drop off your DVD entry to Hecht Development at 885-B Hwy 16 North

 

Deadline for entries is 5:00PM September 12, 2011 (no exceptions)

 

No age limit! Anyone can enter! Any talent is welcome! Talent will be screened by a committee for originality, appropriateness, safety, and the finalists will be notified by September 14^th to perform on stage the afternoon of Saturday, October 1, 2011 during the time frame 4:00 until 5:00 PM in 10 minute or less segments. You will be notified exactly when you will be performing. So if you are selected to perform, you must be ready to go by 3:45 PM (no exceptions). For additional info, you may email us at the above address. Good Luck!

 

Email us for any rules and regulations questions  at denversgottalent@denverdays.com

 

 

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