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On average, identity theft victims spend $350+ and hours resolving problems. Learn how to avoid being a victim of identity theft at a FREE seminar offered by Fitzsimons Credit Union on Thursday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn how thieves get your personal information, how to minimize your risk both online and off, when you have to give your Social Security number (and don’t) and what to do if you do become a victim. There is no charge but RSVP is required as there are only 40 seats available. You can sign up here. 2201 N. Fitzsimons Pkwy., Aurora.

Thanks to the popularity of coffee, there are many choices (and prices) to sip on nowadays. It seems every restaurant offers some sort of “coffee bar” or specialty coffee drinks. For budget-conscious coffee drinkers, McDonald’s is offering any small McCafé beverage for $2. The menu includes a vanilla latte, iced caramel macchiato, peppermint mocha and more. The deal runs through December 31 at participating locations.

Here’s a deal that should sound sweet to young classical music lovers age 18 to 35. The Arapahoe Philharmonic has unveiled a new ticket package. “Pay Your Age” includes four tickets to be used at any of its concerts for the cost of the purchaser’s age. So, if you are 30-years-old, you pay $30 and receive four concert tickets — that’s $30 for up to $120 worth of tickets. Due to the variable pricing on this ticket package, you need to order the Pay Your Age subscription by phone by calling 303-781-1892.

Founded in 1953, the Arapahoe Philharmonic is among the longest-established, continuously operating musical resources in Colorado. The orchestra’s musicians are volunteers, playing for the love of music, with a core of compensated section principals who provide technical leadership and help ensure the excellence of performance. Concerts feature repertoire spanning the centuries, from the great masters to current day composers. Most concerts are performed at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School campus.

Calling all young LEGO Ninjago fans 7 years old and up. Head to your local Barnes & Noble store Saturday, October 7 at 4 p.m. for an event celebrating The LEGO Ninjago Movie, which hit theaters September 22. Build a FREE LEGO Ninjago Dragon to take home and receive a Certificate of Achievement, while supplies last.

Boulder’s Rayback Collective, best known as the city’s food truck central, hosts another FREE Rayback Repair Day on Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer handy(wo)men who’ll help attendees learn how to fix assorted home items to get maximum use and keep them out of landfills. Bring such items as small appliances, basic electronics, small furniture, bicycles and toys. Saving money by DIY repairing rather than replacing can free up some cash to stick around while after you’ve completed your repair to enjoy a drink at the bar or lunch at one of those food trucks. 2775 Valmont Rd., Boulder, 303-214-2127.

G2F2 (The Great Grain Free Fair) is a gathering of all things grain-free, bringing companies and like-minded consumers together for a chance to explore, try and learn about a grain-free lifestyle. The FREE event is Sunday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McNichols Civic Center Building. Vendors include Cappello’s, The Paleo Magazine, Whole Foods Market, Otto’s Naturals, Simple Mills and dozens more. Here’s the schedule: [Read more…] about The Great Grain Free Fair is Free, Of Course

With the tragedy in Las Vegas, a lot of people have donating blood on their mind. As it so happens, producers of the new movie “Jigsaw” are also encouraging donations with a special blood drive on Tuesday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gott-a-Costume (15600 E. Briarwood Ct., Aurora.) Donors will receive four FREE tickets to see “Jigsaw” in theaters, plus 25% off at Gott-a-Costume. To sign up for an appointment and reserve your spot, visit Donors.Bonfils.org and enter site code B274 or call 303-363-2300.

It’s Taco Wednesday, this week! On National Taco Day, Chuy’s (6595 W. 104th Ave.) in Westminster is celebrating with specials worthy of even the biggest taco fanatics. On Wednesday, October 4, add a crispy beef taco to any order for $1, enjoy $1 off Mexican beers and purchase any Chuy’s t-shirt with a taco on it for $10. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chuy’s is taken taco-mania even further. If you dress like a taco, earn a FREE entrée of your choice, redeemable the same day, October 4. Whether you love soft tacos, fish tacos or crispy beef tacos, it’s the perfect place for taco fans to celebrate the delicious day. Olé!

Tacos are always welcome sight at the family dining table because they’re just so darn delicious and easy to prepare, even though they can be a bit messy. Today, Wednesday, October 4, get your fill of their crunchy deliciousness, when On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina celebrates National Taco Day with a deal on the popular Mexican meal (or snack)  — just 50¢ each.

Choose from Mini Crispy Beef, Mini Crispy Chicken and/or Mini Crispy Veggie Tacos. The tacos are hand-prepared, made-to-order and topped with fresh ingredients. There is no limit, but the discounted tacos are only available for dine-in at participating locations. Combine the deal with its Happy Hour specials for a frugal fiesta of your very own!

If may not be as large as Comic Con, but MileHiCon 49 is the largest fan-run sci-fi fantasy literary convention in the Rockies. Held on Friday to Sunday, October 27 to 29, the convention features more than 100 authors, artists, and speakers. Fans will find an art show, art auction, CosPlay, gaming, robotic competitions, Autograph Alley and more. Panels focus on everything related to science fiction, fantasy, supernatural and horror in print, TV and movies. Admission is $48, but Mile High Cheapskates can save by purchasing a three-day pass for $24 (that’s 50% off) though Westword‘s VOICE Daily Deals. If the deal is no longer “featured” look for it on the right hand side column listing “More Local Offers”. MileHighCon is at the Hyatt Regency Hotel – Tech Center at 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver.

Jefferson County is embracing books and beer in a big way with a six-week celebration (October 1 to November 15) of special events, tap parties, contests and a passport beer tour. One highlight is an adult-only talk and tap event on Wednesday, October 11 at Lamar Street Center. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., taste some of Jefferson County’s best craft beers while listening to TED-style talks from Colorado’s best brewers.

Tapped to talk are Tim Matthews (Oskar Blues, head of brewing operations), Tamar Banner (New Belgium, brewing supervisor), Travis Rupp (Avery Brewing, research & development manager, aka The Beer Archeologist) and Karen Hertz (Holidaily Brewing Co., founder). Half Pint and the Growlers provide the music. The event is FREE, but registration is required. You can sign up here. Must be 21+ to attend; valid photo ID required. 5889 Lamar St., Arvada.

For all the beer-related programs including beer glass etching classes, The Story of Beer talks and Tap Parties, the library has planned go here.

Learn a new skill while helping chemotherapy patients during a two-hour hat looming class at the Erie Library. Ellen Miller, from the charity “Passing Hats”, will show you how to create a knitted hat using a round loom on Tuesday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 17 at 1 p.m. Finished hats will be given to cancer patients. All supplies are provided and no experience is needed. Registration is required for either FREE class. Go here, click on Events and then choose Erie Library. On the October calendar you’ll see Looming Hats listed on the 10th and 17th. Click on either for the registration form. 400 Powers St., Erie.

Centennial gets the jump on family-friendly Halloween activities this year with the Goodson Recreation Center Spooktacular on Friday, October 13. From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. children can enjoy Little Monster’s Mansion, a haunted house, cookie walk, arts & crafts, face painting, Trick or Treat Street, and carnival games. You can save a few bucks by buying your tickets early. Admission for children 11 and younger costs $4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, October 1 and is $6 beginning Monday, October 2 and at the door. The event is FREE for 1 year and younger. Preregister online. 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

It’s time for pumpkins! Michaels is hosting a Great Pumpkin Event on Saturday, September 30 at participating locations. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., bring the family to personalize pumpkins. Just purchase a craft pumpkin and the supplies to decorate it are FREE. Even more festive, Craft Pumpkins by Ashland are 50% off for the day — small 6.5″ for $5 (reg. $9.99), medium 9″ for $10 (reg. $19.99) and large 13″ for $15 (reg. $29.99.) For locations, click here.