Enrollment in LiVE, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s new, income-based fare discount program is now open. The LiVE Program provides 40% off fares to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. All applications for the LiVE Program – pronounced as one would say, “live your best life” may be found here. [Read more…] about Can’t Afford RTD? Enroll In Its New Discount Fare Program
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in Golden is a place where everyone can sit down, have a drink or many drinks, grab something to munch on, and socialize! With multiple bars, one inside and one on their enormous patio, along with the some of the most attentive servers in the industry, you will never go thirsty at Dirty Dogs.

The atmosphere is open and inviting. The food is tasty and plentiful and the drinks are reasonably priced.
Their motto is “Park it here, this is the place to be.” How you get there doesn’t matter, as long as you get there. Dirty Dogs is open 7 days a week, with limited indoor seating, very large patio seating area, and live music or entertainment every day of the week on the outdoor stage.
You can find a full list of events on their Facebook page.
17999 W. Colfax Ave., Golden.
Here’s are some upcoming events:
Poor Till Payday in Concert
June 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Colorado Freedom Festival 2020
June 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4th of July Weekend Extravaganza
July 4
Austin Young Band, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ryan Chrys & The Roughcuts, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Guild of Ages in Concert
July 18, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap
Want the insider scoop on exploring Colorado? Check out the Colorado Field Guide, a FREE online trip planning tool that makes it super simple. The Guide helps you build a trip by length, region, city, season or activity.
Are you dreaming of a getaway, but have only a few days? Looking for art galleries or hiking trails? Trying to avoid the usual hot spots and discover something new? The Colorado Field Guide homepage has a handy search criteria, so travelers can check out different itinerary ideas based on journey time or direction of travel.
Each itinerary comes with recommended lodging and dining suggestions and is packed with daily activities. Search the full breadth of diverse activities for inspiration or pair unheard-of activities in a destination: stargazing to golf, wine tasting to hunting, mine tours to zip lining. [Read more…] about Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap
Active Minds Offers 20+ Free Classes Every Month in Denver/Boulder
Hungry to learn more about…well everything? Check out Active Minds which offers 20 to 25 FREE classes each month across metro Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Topics run the gamut from Climate Change and The Civil Rights Act to Artificial Intelligence and Pops Goes The Orchestra. [Read more…] about Active Minds Offers 20+ Free Classes Every Month in Denver/Boulder
Why I’m Angry at Certain Coupon Clippers
Time for another of my (in)famous vents. Yesterday was April Fool’s Day, only the joke was on me. Last weekend, many of us found coupons good for $3 off three tubes of Crest toothpaste. As some MHOTC readers know, I often shop for local charities who need personal care products and non-perishable food. Safeway had the Crest toothpaste on sale for 99¢. Unfortunately, by the time I hit the stores on Sunday, there was no more Crest.
Okay, I get it, everyone wanted to get in on the deal. Stores restock their shelves every few days. Knowing this, I asked one of the managers at the Safeway on S. Havana when to return. I was told the toothpaste would arrive on Tuesday night and be restocked Wednesday. So, early Wednesday I drive over to Safeway and…yep, the shelves were empty. No Crest toothpaste. I asked one of the clerks, “What gives?” She told me that the shipment has actually come in Monday night and the store were restocked the next day. [Read more…] about Why I’m Angry at Certain Coupon Clippers
Denver Art Museum: Free Entry For Kids All The Time
The Denver Art Museum is now welcoming kids ages 18 and under for FREE. Grown-ups still have to pay admission (and there may be fees for special exhibits), but Free for Kids applies every day the museum is open. To get the free entry, simply come to the Denver Art Museum welcome desk, and everyone ages 18 and under receives a FREE general admission ticket.
The museum offers families a ton of options. The Family Activity Cart, included with admission, offers bilingual backpacks and Art Tubes filled with activities for kids of all ages. The Just For Fun Center and Kids Corner spaces are filled with kid-centric projects including costumes, memory games, architectural blocks, art making and more.
Find a list of family fun at the Denver Art Museum here. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver.
CLOSED. Shop Year-Round at Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market
This market closes on October 31. While most farmers markets close down for the winter, Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market in Wheat Ridge never shutters. This indoor, year-round market features local farm and ranch products through the winter, including carrots, potatoes, beets, garlic, squash, onions, microgreens, mushrooms, fresh chicken and duck eggs, pork, lamb, and 100% grass fed beef and bison.
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Fun, Yet Educational Wagon Tours at Plains Conservation Center
Take a trip back to the 1800s when the Plains Conservation Center offers Wagon Tours most Saturdays. Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On a ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to pronghorn antelope and birds of prey, beneath the great stretching sky while learning about the short grass prairie ecosystem along the way. [Read more…] about Fun, Yet Educational Wagon Tours at Plains Conservation Center
CLOSED! Sit In On Free Jam Sessions at Swallow Hill Music
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! No matter your musical taste, Swallow Hill Music has a FREE jam session or performance group opportunity for you. These monthly events are a great way to learn new music styles, refine your techniques and expand your repertoire. They are FREE and open to everyone (members and non-members) alike ages 18 and older. Here’s what’s on the schedule: [Read more…] about CLOSED! Sit In On Free Jam Sessions at Swallow Hill Music
Aurora Gets New Habitat for Humanity ReStore
If you’re building or remodeling, the place to shop is ReStore, Habitat for Humanity’s retail outlets for surplus and reusable home improvement materials, fixtures, furniture, appliances, cabinets, windows, doors, plumbing, lighting, tools, lumber, insulation and more at half the cost (often up to 80% off retail). [Read more…] about Aurora Gets New Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Belmar Cinephiles Series – Free Movies For Grown-Ups
Belmar Cinephiles is a FREE film series that appeals to every taste and interest. Hosted by Belmar Library, the monthly Saturday screenings offer film lovers the opportunity to catch up with independent features, docudramas, documentaries and topical films that were limited in distribution. [Read more…] about Belmar Cinephiles Series – Free Movies For Grown-Ups
Website Lists Deals to Detour You Off I-70
Headed into the mountain for some fun? Enjoy! But know that thousands of your not-so-closest friends are planning to do the same on any given weekend or holiday, creating bumper-to-bumper-to-bumper traffic. That’s why the Colorado Department of Transportation has teamed with I-70 corridor businesses and communities to get you off the highway during peak times. [Read more…] about Website Lists Deals to Detour You Off I-70
Why I Am Kicking My Nearest King Soopers To The Curb
Normally, we don’t post many personal experiences on MHOTC, but sometimes we just have to vent and you, our favorite Mile High Cheapskates, are always willing to listen. Yesterday, I headed to my closest King Soopers for some light shopping. As some of you are aware, I often use coupons to pick up extra items to donate to local charities. Using coupons in combination with a sale can sometimes shave the price on food or toiletries down to mere pennies or just the sales tax. My latest outing was to pick up some Colgate toothbrushes. My closest King Soopers is at Monaco & Leetsdale and even when other King Soopers are out of stock for a particular sale item, this store usually has them. Now, I know why. [Read more…] about Why I Am Kicking My Nearest King Soopers To The Curb
‘No Charge’ Help with Chores for Area Seniors
Everyone can use a helping hand now and again. The Senior Resource Center, a nonprofit which provides services to seniors, offers a Chore Service Program at no charge. It’s available to residents age 60 and older and there are no strings attached – no testing or income requirements. You can get help with chores in any home or apartment, up to three (3) times a year. [Read more…] about ‘No Charge’ Help with Chores for Area Seniors
Use OpenTable, Dine Out For Free
If you like dining out, but hate trying to make a reservation, check out OpenTable.com. This is one of our favorite websites. Why? You simply type in the date and time you want to dine, number of people in your party and general location or neighborhood you want to dine in. Presto! The system tells you which restaurants have available tables. Talk about a time saver — and time is money — no waiting on hold or until the restaurant opens. [Read more…] about Use OpenTable, Dine Out For Free