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Fires, tornadoes, flooding, winter storms. Do you have an emergency plan? Do you know what to do if disaster strikes and you have no phone, no power, and no emergency help? Are you and your family ready? Preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry. O.M.E.G.A., a Colorado based multi-disciplinary response team, wants to raise community awareness.

On Saturday, September 9, come to the National Preparedness Month Fair at the Community College of Aurora Lowry Campus and learn what it truly means to be ready. The FREE event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. features speakers, exhibits (yep — fire trucks) and demonstrations by vendors and emergency resource groups including the American Red Cross, Aurora and Denver Fire Departments, Aurora and Denver Offices of Emergency Management, Tri-County Health and more. 9235 E. 10th Dr., Denver.

It’s a full day of family fun and activities at Bear Creek Family Day on Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bear Creek High School. Enjoy a bouncy castle, DJ, face painting, food trucks, displays by local businesses and more. Admission is a cash donation of $1 (or more) or a snack item such as candy bars, granola bars, etc. (canned and uncooked items will not be accepted). Proceeds benefit the USO Denver. 9800 W. Dartmouth Pl., Lakewood.

Here’s the trifecta of shopping: the Artist-Crafters-Foodies Fair. The one-day event is Saturday, September 9 at the Adams County Regional Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. What makes this different from other craft shows? Organizers bring together more than 150 fine artists, crafters and culinary creators into a single event, So, you’ll find everything from paintings to purses to pastries all in one location. Everything is handcrafted or homemade. Entry is $2 per person and parking is FREE. 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.

If your current fridge is expensive to operate and/or unsatisfactory in other ways, take advantage of Labor Day appliance sales. Then, schedule FREE pick-up and recycling of your old box plus a $50 rebate. This offer is only for Xcel Energy residential electric customers (valid account number required). To qualify, you also must own an operational 10- to 30-cubic-foot refrigerator/freezer that will be picked up from the residential address listed on the billing account. “‘Operational” is defined as being capable of cooling/freezing, and to prove that it is, you must plug it the night before the pickup date. The unit must demonstrate full operational capability when inspected at the time of pickup. Call 866-552-8755 or schedule online. Expect your $50 rebate within four weeks. As a bonus, Xcel will throw in two free efficient LED light bulbs as well. The Xcel offer ends on October 31.

Sharpen up your financial literacy skills with FREE financial education seminars offered by Fitzsimons Credit Union. The next one is on Life as a Homeowner on Thursday, September 14. Learn how to establish and maintain a household budget, understand debt management strategies, familiarize yourself with home safety and basic maintenance, learn how to cut utility costs and find resources for remodeling and home improvement. The event starts at 6 p.m. There is no charge but RSVP is required. You can register here. 2201 N. Fitzsimons Pkwy., Aurora.

Raise your pizza cutters proudly! Tuesday, September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day. To mark the cheesy occasion, Pizza Hut is offering a large cheese pizza for $5 for the day with promo code SAYCHEESE. For pizza lovers who prefer more toppings, the pizza chain is offering 50% off menu-priced pizzas online only from Tuesday, September 5 to Monday, September 11 — carry-out or delivery. (Unfortunately, the two deals are not combinable.) Time for a pizza party!

Summer doesn’t officially end until September 22! Summer is the time to cool off with ice cream. (Actually, ice cream is perfect for all seasons, right?) This year, families will want to make McDonald’s a regular stop on their summer travels. The fast-food restaurant is offering an ice cream cone for 59¢ all summer at participating locations — through September 12. (If you like your cone with a little extra sweetness, get a chocolate dipped ice cream cone for a little extra. We’ve seen the chocolate dipped cone priced from $1 to $1.59 — price depends on location.) There is no limit, so the whole clan can chill out without breaking the bank.

We have confirmed with McDonald’s. There are no participating locations in Colorado Springs. Started in 2010, this McDonald’s promo has become extremely popular with Broncos fans hungry for a tasty deal. Everyone can tackle the bargains at participating locations with a few taps on a smartphone or mobile device — just download the McDonald’s app. (There is also key tag available, if you were lucky enough to snag one in the paper or mail. If you don’t own a smartphone, the tag may still be available at participating locations.)

Deals differ by market, so be sure the app knows you’re in the Denver metro area for the Broncos bargains. (For most apps, your location is automatic — unless you’ve turned it off in your settings.) Then, check under “Deals” for a digital coupon good for a Big Mac or Sausage McMuffin with Egg for just $1 the day after every Broncos game. (The same offer is available with the key tag.)

New this season, get a FREE breakfast sandwich with any purchase on game day. However, the offer is only available via the McDonald’s app — not with the key tag. (Conversely, with the key tag only, get 30% off any hat at the Broncos team store, also, the day after every game.)

The offers end February 5, 2018. Go, Broncos!

National Gyro Day comes around just once every year, so, of course, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is celebrating in a delicious way. (Did you know they’re headquartered right here in Colorado?) On Friday, September 1, they’re inviting customers to enjoy a FREE classic gyro pita with the purchase of any side AND any drink at participating locations. [Read more…] about Get Free Gyro at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh

Garden boutique Birdsall & Co. has been helping locals with their home and garden decor for more than 25 years. The garden boutique holds a courtyard sale throughout the entire month of September. Expect to find 25% off almost everything in the store’s courtyard, including glazed fountains, cast stone fountains, containers in every shape and size, birdbaths and trellises. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. 2870 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-722-2535.

Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Mathematics. Girls STEAM Day is filled with engaging and hands-on STEAM activities dedicated to empowering girls and young women towards careers in STEAM, in aerospace and beyond. On Sunday, September 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is partnering with fellow institutions, industry-leaders and experts to immerse girls of all ages in exciting STEAM activities. This is a terrific opportunity to turn girls onto the wonders of science. [Read more…] about Register Now! Free Girls STEAM Day at Wings Over The Rockies

Just a few days left to take advantage of this tasty deal! This promo is music to our bargain-hunting ears! Enjoy a musical and visual experience inspired by Chipotle‘s 51 real ingredients and get tuned into a buy-one-get-one FREE coupon from the fast-casual Mexican restaurant. Through August 31, go to this website and make your own music mix — just pick and choose from your favorite ingredients to fine tune the delicious notes. Then, listen to your own musical creation. Next, enter your mobile phone number for a digital coupon good for a FREE entrée with the purchase of one, while supplies last. (The coupon also expires August 31.) There is a limit of one offer per person, per unique mobile number.

This is your last chance to see the exhibit for FREE. The Calder: Monumental exhibit at Denver Botanic Gardens is a rare treat for art lovers. Years in the planning, it’s the first outdoor show of Alexander Calder’s work in the west and the first U.S. solo outdoor exhibition in more than a decade. Check out the big and bold sculptures for FREE on Tuesday, August 29, as part of the Gardens scheduled FREE days. The exhibit runs through September 24. It’s bold and colorful — sure to spark lots of great conversation for young and old alike!