- Cuisine Sampling from Burma, Africa, Syria, Somalia, Nepal & Japan!!Mango House, Aurora, CO
Mango House is an international place where refugees can gain access to healthcare, places of worship, and home to a refugee-run food hall.
Dr. Parmar founded Mango House in Aurora, Colorado in 2014, with the goal of providing a shared space for local refugees, a healthcare clinic where refugees could seek out medical, dental, and educational services. In 2019, Mango House expanded to include the food hall.What's at Mango House
You'll get to select cuisine from Africa, Syria, Nepal, Japan, Ethiopia, Somalia and others! Here are some sample items cooked in this facility:- Nan gyi thoke chicken curry noodles from Urban Burma
- Kabsa, shawarma and tabouleh salad from Jasmine Syrian Food
- “bajiya, baris or hilib” from Ayny’s Kitchen
- Katmandu style dumplings from Nepali Mountain Kitchen
- Shrimp tempura from Golden Sky Sushi
- Ivorian-style gumbo from Akwaba Restaurant
We can meet at the entrance around 5:00 PM and find a table in the food hall to eat together. If you arrive earlier, please go ahead and find a table. Once seated, you can wander the shops and restaurants that will be open until 8 PM.
- Christkindlemarket German Festival & Parade of LightsCivic Center Park, Denver, Colorado, denver, CO
The Denver Christkindlmarket is an authentic, German-style holiday market, which is host to local and European craft and food vendors, and tons of magical entertainment for everyone to enjoy. The Denver Christkindlmarket is a must-see (and must-taste!) holiday experience. Free and open to the public.
German-style holiday market, has become a beloved tradition for many in the Mile High City, and it’s back with new features for 2024.
Designed by the German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter, the Christkindlmarket turns Denver’s Civic Center Park into a European village square with over 40 local and European craft and food vendors, along with live music, dancing and other entertainment.The event earned the 2024 Downtown Denver Award, recognizing its “significant contribution of the Holidays in the Civic Center to downtown Denver’s diversity, vibrancy, and uniqueness,” according to a release from the Colorado Chapter. Read more...
https://kdvr.com/denver-guide/things-to-do/denver-christkindlmarket-2024-schedule-announced-with-new-features/The 9NEWS Parade of Lights will make a circuit through the heart of downtown beginning, featuring more than 40 units, including extravagantly illuminated floats, giant helium-filled character balloons, magnificent marching bands, traditional equestrian units and vibrant cultural displays. The Parade follows very close to the German Festival, so you get 2-for-1!!
Meetup Details
Meet at 5 PM, go shopping, take pics, watch the Parade, enjoy the entertainment and food and leave whenever you like!! Exact location for meeting will be added. Note: it tends to get chilly so dress warm, bring bottled water and use public transport to avoid parking hassles. Alternatively, park away from the Parade route, but close to the free Mall Ride route. https://www.rtd-denver.com/routes-services/other-services/free-mallride - History Tour of Cripple Creek and Ice Castles with International FriendsCripple Creek, Cripple Creek, CO
A great way to end the year!! Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. The experience is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains.
Ice Castles
Squeal with delight as you race down one of exhilarating ice slides designed for people of all ages.
Explore Caverns and Archways and get lost in a frozen maze where wonder awaits around every turn. Tucked away throughout the cascades of ice, discover elaborate ice sculptures hand-carved by local and international artists. Crawl Tunnels and Squeeze through passageways just large enough for children and adults who are adventurous enough to crawl. 2023-2024 Ice Castles Fact Sheet.pdf - Google DriveNote! Ice Castles requires a ticket - Tickets will open towards mid-November. Please dress warm and bring bottled water.
https://icecastles.com/cripple-creek-colorado/Cripple Creek Tour
Cripple Creek played an integral role in the rich heritage of Colorado. The first homesteaders arrived here in the mid-1800s. In 1890, a ranch hand named Bob Womack discovered gold and Cripple Creek changed forever. By 1900, more than 50,000 people called the gold camp home. When the golden era ended in 1918, more than $300 million in gold had been mined in what would be the last great gold rush in North America. By the 1920s, only about 40 mines remained, but two decades later, in the 1940s, the town began to promote itself as a tourist destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. In 1991, the town was opened to limited-stakes gaming. Today, the venerable gold camp has reinvented itself as a full-service tourist destination, all the while preserving and showcasing its rich history.
Cripple Creek Attractions Best Town to Visit in ColoradoCarpools
Carpools will start from Denver Tech Center. Cripple Creek is 2-hour drive from Denver. Plan to leave around 1 PM.Parking
Parking for Ice Castles in Cripple Creek is located on Irene Avenue and 4th Street south of Ice Castles. There are two parking lots located on 4th Street one on the west side of the road and one on the east side of the road.NOTE! Waiting to see what the RSVP response is for this event, since it involves travel.
