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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.

It’s time again for the season of thrills and chills. Haunted houses are the go-to attractions for fall, but the prices can be scary. It’s not often you can find savings worth screaming about, so that makes this deal even more shocking. Get My Perks is offering a great deal to get your adrenaline flowing — for the scares and savings!

The City of the Dead Haunted House rises again, back with a vengeance, completely rebuilt for 2017 with new attractions, special effects and action. (The City of the Dead is still Denver’s largest and most intense haunted house at more than 30,000 square feet of terror.) The attraction is located at Mile High Flea Market (7007 E. 88th Ave.) in Henderson.

Save 50% off on tickets for this weekend only, Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1 — get a ticket for just $15 (reg. $30.) There’s no limit, so you can really scream for the savings. To get the discounted tickets, click here. (Make sure “Denver” is selected under “Choose Your City” at the top of the page. You need to scroll down to the bottom of the page for “More Deals.”)

Grab your change jar and head to Safeway for some amazing deals! Through Tuesday, October 3, the grocery store is offering lots of items for a few quarters. Now’s a good time to stock up on your family’s favorites. Remember, the deals are even better, if you use manufacturer’s coupons on top of the sale prices. What’s on sale? (By the way, look for even more quarter items in the store!) Read on… [Read more…] about Safeway’s Quarter Sale…Ka-Ching!

Admittedly I don’t know much about EnduroCross. Okay, I’d know squat about it. But this wild, muddy, indoor motorcycle racing sounds like a lot of fun. The “toughest racing on two wheels” comes to the National Western Event Center on Saturday, September 30. While tickets to the evening competition runs $13 to $27, the public can watch practice for FREE from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Read more…] about Watch EnduroCross Motorcycling Race Practice For Free

Save up to 75% on Wallaroo hats, Optic Nerve eyewear, Sherpani bags and totes and more at the fall warehouse sale on Friday, September 29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Family Emergency Assistance Assn. and get a FREE Wallaroo ball cap. 3155 Sterling Cir., Boulder.

There will be lots of deals brewin’ on National Coffee Day, Friday, September 29. And here’s one of them: Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating the (caffeine) buzz-worthy holiday in Colorado with a hot offer. The coffee/donut shop is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE medium hot coffee at participating locations. (The FREE medium coffee also applies, if you purchase a large.) It’s the perfect opportunity to sip coffee with a friend and catch up on life.

FreeRange Playground introduces Denver kids to child-led, free play with recycled materials, allowing their natural curiosity and sense of adventure to unfold. Montessori School of Denver hosts a FREE pop-up adventure playground open to the kiddos on Sunday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There’s a play area for supervised, child-led, parent-free play with re-purposed and recycled materials for kids ages 12 and younger. The pop-up playground incorporates PVC pipes, cardboard boxes, tires, plastic crates, burlap sacks, bike tires, yarn, computer parts, foam pieces, zip ties and so much more. [Read more…] about Kids Can Play Away at Pop-Up FreeRange Playground