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Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto

Worried about your car being stolen? There’s a new tool to combat auto thefts. The Denver Police Department (DPD) has a FREE program called DenverTrack. DenverTrack works with any vehicle with an installed tracking device, including factory-installed or after-market devices, and GPS and Bluetooth tracking devices to track stolen vehicles in real time. [Read more…] about Help Fight Car Theft: Let Denver Police Dept. Track Your Stolen Auto

Posted by Laura on February 9, 2025 | Updated February 7, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.

A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read more…] about Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Posted by Laura on January 4, 2025 | Updated January 4, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals

Tools can be very expensive. Unless it’s part of your trade, it’s often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool, there’s no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you’re done with the job, return it for a full refund of your deposit. [Read more…] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool Service Offers Free Tool Rentals

Posted by Bryan on January 3, 2025 | Updated December 31, 2024 Filed Under: Home & Garden · Services

Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round

paint cans Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read more…] about Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round

Posted by Laura on December 28, 2024 | Updated December 23, 2024 Filed Under: Services

Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

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Everything is now deliverable with just a few taps and swipes! And, for those who regularly play, you can now add the Colorado Lottery to the list of tasks you can easily check off your to-do list. Thanks to Jackpocket, play all your favorite games right from your smartphone, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Lucky For Life, Pick 3 and Colorado Lotto+. You can even play scratch tickets right from your phone! [Read more…] about Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

Posted by Bryan on December 20, 2024 | Updated December 21, 2024 Filed Under: Services

Don’t Be Late! Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx in 2024

Ding-dong! Delivery! Holiday shipping deadlines in 2024 for USPS, FedEx and UPS are fast approaching. Getting holiday gifts to friends and family far away takes a little extra planning. That means you need to pack it and get the package on its merry way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival date. Remember, the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to ship a package. [Read more…] about Don’t Be Late! Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx in 2024

Posted by Bryan on December 14, 2024 | Updated December 16, 2024 Filed Under: Services · Shopping

Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

This post is sponsored by Cherry Hill Programs. All opinions are our own. Read full disclosure here.

Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.

It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids)  — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 12, 2024 | Updated January 30, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now.

Dollar sign buttonWith our busy lives, it’s easy to lose track of the small things. A rebate check, that bank account you opened to get a free toaster or maybe a security deposit? Check out The Great Colorado Payback. The program is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The website helps you search for unclaimed property including royalties, refunds, rebates, uncashed insurance checks and more. [Read more…] about Does Colorado Owe You Money? Get It Now.

Posted by Laura on December 12, 2024 | Updated December 9, 2024 Filed Under: Services

Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season

Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season

Posted by Laura on December 2, 2024 | Updated December 2, 2024 Filed Under: Services · Shopping

RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote

RTD, in collaboration with the Colorado County Clerks Association, is offering two Zero Fare to Vote days to encourage voter participation in the upcoming election. That means you can ride for FREE on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, which is National Vote Early Day and on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, which is Election Day. [Read more…] about RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote

Posted by Laura on October 24, 2024 | Updated October 24, 2024 Filed Under: Services

DCPA Needs Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!

If you love the theatre and are feeling generous with your time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has the perfect opportunity for you. As the DCPA stages the 2024/25 theatre season, the nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to support its locally produced Theatre Company, Theatre for Young Audiences, Cabaret and Off-Center productions. [Read more…] about DCPA Needs Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!

Posted by Bryan on October 16, 2024 | Updated October 14, 2024 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Entertainment · Services · Things To Do

Get Free Copying, Printing Faxing & Scanning at Denver Public Libraries

File this one under who knew? Denver Public Libraries offer totally FREE printing and/or copying services from library computers or you can print remotely (by sending in your file) from your own device. Libraries offer both 8.5″ x 11″ (letter) or 8.5″ x 14″ (legal) sized printing. Printing and copying is limited to 100 pages a day per customer.
[Read more…] about Get Free Copying, Printing Faxing & Scanning at Denver Public Libraries

Posted by Laura on October 1, 2024 | Updated September 30, 2024 Filed Under: Services

Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline Answers Your Questions 24/7

Health MedicineWouldn’t it be great, if you could talk to a nurse any time you had a question about your child’s health? Of course, there’s no better resource than Children’s Hospital Colorado. The hospital offers a great community resource with its ParentSmart Healthline at 720-777-0123 or call toll free: 1-855-KID-INFO (543-4636). [Read more…] about Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline Answers Your Questions 24/7

Posted by Bryan on August 23, 2024 | Updated August 22, 2024 Filed Under: Health & Fitness · Services

Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults

Farmer’s market, ice cream bars, classic car show, bingo, photo booths, belly-dancing, genealogy searches, and a chance to win preseason Broncos tickets? You’ll find all this and more at the Salute to Seniors event on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Events Center at the Greek Orthodox Assumption Cathedral in Denver. Admission and parking are FREE. [Read more…] about Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults

Posted by MHOTC Staff on August 6, 2024 | Updated August 9, 2024 Filed Under: Services · Things To Do

Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn and Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Time to gather up your unwanted documents before the colder weather settles in. The Northglenn Police Department will host a FREE document shred event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon at Northglenn Marketplace at 104th Ave., one block west of I-25. The event is open to everyone regardless of zip code. [Read more…] about Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn and Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

Posted by Laura on August 4, 2024 | Updated August 3, 2024 Filed Under: Services

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