Category: Future Events
A Message From the World’s Astronauts
Compelling message from our around the World Astronauts warning the 2016 Climate Change Conference of a vanishing planet.
Includes a moving message from Netherlands’ Astronaut Wubbo Ockels, Ph.D where he describes his love of the Earth and stating his beloved Earth has cancer. He recorded his statement the day before he died from cancer.
Offering hope if we all work together we can save our planet.
2017 Hina Matsuri Festival at Simpson
Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day. In Japan it is held every March 3rd. At Simpson our Festival is held the first full weekend of every March, this year March 4th and 5th.
The Festival is open to the public and free of charge.
The families in the Japanese community display their amazing dolls, many of which have been in their families for generations. A few posts on dolls: Kokeshi Dolls, Otafuku-San, Pictures from Past Hina Matsuri Festivals
Also on display are Bonsai (miniature plants and trees) Bonsai at Hina Matsuri Festival and Ikebana (flower arranging) Ikebana at Hina Matsuri Festival. Very welcome as we wait for spring to finally replace winter.
The ladies prepare Bento Boxes for lunch each day which are extremely popular and are sold out quickly.
A constant parade of activity on the stage in the gymnasium including Taiko Drums, Martial Arts and variety of music. Taiko with Toni 2015 Hina Matsuri Festival
Other interesting displays are the Kimonos Wedding Kimono, Gaman Art from Internment Camp The Art of Gaman in Internment Camps, a Display at Hina Matsuri Festival
Hope you can join us! 6001 Wolff Street in Arvada, Colorado (just off of Sheridan & 60th).
Love Colorado Golf and Contributing to Charity?
Join us at the beautiful Indian Tree Golf Course in Arvada, Colorado for a day of golfing and awesome scenery. And, best of all? Your participation will help us replace the furnace at Simpson United Methodist Church.

This weekend at the 2016 Hina Matsuri Festival Homemade Manju
The ladies have been busy cooking for the festival. Homemade manju, spam musubi and chicken teriyaki bento boxes each day while they last.
The Festival is open to the public and free of charge.
Some information on dolls displayed: Kokeshi Dolls, Otafuku-San, Pictures from Past Hina Matsuri Festivals
Also on display are Bonsai (miniature plants and trees) Bonsai at Hina Matsuri Festival and Ikebana (flower arranging) Ikebana at Hina Matsuri Festival
On the stage: Taiko Drums, Martial Arts and variety of music. Taiko with Toni 2015 Hina Matsuri Festival
Other interesting displays are the Kimonos Wedding Kimono, Gaman Art from Internment Camp The Art of Gaman in Internment Camps, a Display at Hina Matsuri Festival
Hope you can join us!
2016 Hina Matsuri Festival at Simpson
Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day. In Japan it is held every March 3rd. At Simpson our Festival is held the first full weekend of every March, this year March 5th and 6th.
The Festival is open to the public and free of charge.
The families in the Japanese community display their amazing dolls, many of which have been in their families for generations. Past posts on dolls: Kokeshi Dolls, Otafuku-San, Pictures from Past Hina Matsuri Festivals
Also on display are Bonsai (miniature plants and trees) Bonsai at Hina Matsuri Festival and Ikebana (flower arranging) Ikebana at Hina Matsuri Festival. Very welcome as we wait for spring to finally replace winter.
The ladies prepare Bento Boxes for lunch each day which are extremely popular and are sold out quickly.
A constant parade of activity on the stage in the gymnasium including Taiko Drums, Martial Arts and variety of music. Taiko with Toni 2015 Hina Matsuri Festival
Other interesting displays are the Kimonos Wedding Kimono, Gaman Art from Internment Camp The Art of Gaman in Internment Camps, a Display at Hina Matsuri Festival
Hope you can join us!
March 22, 2015 Blood Donation Drive In Memory of Ron Smelser
Hina Matsuri Festival at Simpson
Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day. In Japan it is held every March 3rd. At Simpson our Festival is held the first full weekend of every March, this year March 7th and 8th.
The Festival is open to the public and free of charge.
The families in the Japanese community display their amazing dolls, many of which have been in their families for generations.
Also on display are Bonsai (miniature plants and trees) and Ikebana (flower arranging). Very welcome as we wait for spring to finally replace winter.
The ladies prepare Bento Boxes for lunch each day which are extremely popular and are sold out quickly.
A constant parade of activity on the stage in the gymnasium including Taiko Drums, Martial Arts and variety of music.
Hope you can join us!