Rich Salturelli, owner of Citypub and Burger at 3575 S. Yosemite St., will put on a “Sharknado 3″ party  for the airing of the film at 7 p.m. tonight on the Syfy channel.  He will have fish taco and Bloody Mary specials starting at 6 p.m., along with prize giveaways.

For more fun information, call the restaurant at 303-694-0454.

Bruce Goldberg, now in his 10th year as president of the board of directors at The Denver Press Club, hopes to turn water into money by swimming two miles (plus one lap) during his “Welcome to Medicare 65th Birthday Fundraising Swim” to benefit The Press Club starting at 8 a.m. Aug. 4.

Goldberg’s favorite exercise is distance swimming. He’ll do the swim in the outdoor pool of the Jewish Community Center, 350 South Dahlia St. Bruce turns 65 on Aug. 27.

“We raised money for the club when I swam 64 laps (two miles) last year, and we’re going to try to repeat that,” Goldberg said. “There are many people in Colorado and around the nation who love the club and want it to thrive, and this is a great way to help out. Donations can be made at www.denverpressclub.org; see the donation box at the upper right of the website.

“We’re doing this swim to raise money for our treasury, and will use the funds to further our missions,” he said.   Those include support for journalism scholarships for journalism majors at University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver, University of Colorado, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Colorado State University-Fort Collins and Metropolitan State University of Denver and for operating the club.

For more information, contact Goldberg at 303-369-4088.

It may seem early to be getting into the holiday spirit, but in honor of its upcoming Dive-In Movie in the Water Park, featuring “Elf” on Friday, Elitch Gardens is hosting Christmas in July. Not only will guests get to soak up the festive film while floating in the wave pool, but they will also have the opportunity to donate to Toys For Tots in exchange for a coupon offering an admission ticket valid that day for $19.99, a savings of $27.

Several Marines from the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program will be stationed at Elitch Gardens’ front gate from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday accepting new unwrapped toy donations for this year’s Christmas giving season.

Guests can enjoy the all the rides and slides at the park throughout the day and continue the holiday fun with everyone’s favorite Christmas fanatic, “Elf”, featured in the Water Park that evening at 7:30 p.m.. Guests are advised to bring towels and blankets for open seating, which starts at 7 p.m.

Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 125 years, Elitch Gardens is America’s only Downtown Theme and Water Park.  The park is now open through Nov. 1 with 53 rides and attractions, live entertainment, roller coasters and a water park. Visit www.ElitchGardens.com for more information and to purchase discount tickets.

Eavesdropping on a man: “I know a woman who will kiss the dog on the lips, but won’t share a bottle of Coke with her husband.”

Saying good bye is hard to do.

Which is why it made it a burden Thursday night at The Art Hotel when invited guests feted Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown on his departure from his term-limited post. Brown, an adopted cowboy said to the assembled crowd, “This job is where the rubber meets the road. I’m glad it’s over; I have been screamed at, shouted at and shot at. This is a lonely job.”

I thought that Brown was a welcome addition to Denver City Council, and I will miss him. Love you, Charlie!

The Jewish Community Center of Denver has announced its inaugural Sports Hall of Fame Breakfast on Aug. 27. The breakfast will feature a conversation with John Elway (almost my favorite human on the planet), who will preview the upcoming season and provide his unique view on the Denver Broncos, followed by a Q & A. Les Shapiro will conduct the onstage interview with Elway and Marc Soicher will MC the event. Colorado sportscaster Irv Brown will be honored as the first Hall of Fame inductee.

Brown is a Denver native. He earned seven letters at North High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. Brown played basketball and baseball at University of Northern Colorado. After college, Brown coached football and baseball at Arvada High School. He also coached baseball at the University of Colorado and Metro State College. Brown had a successful career as a basketball referee, officiating six Final Fours. Brown also served as commissioner of the Colorado Athletic Conference in the early 1990s. For the past 25 years Brown has been on the air with Joe Williams, currently hosting The Fan on KKFN. “There is no one more deserving than Irv to be honored as our inaugural inductee. His commitment to athletics and to his craft is legendary,” said Bruce Glazer, JCC Hall of Fame committee member.

Proceeds from the JCC Sports Hall of Fame Breakfast benefit JCC sports camp scholarships and early childhood education programs. Tickets for premier seating are $250 and general reserved seating is $180. Information about sponsorship opportunities can be found at JCC Denver Events.

Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and the program begins at 8 a.m.

FLEEPS, a Denver-based footwear company, announced Aug. 3 as its official product launch and campaign to support women’s education initiatives worldwide through the sale of uniquely designed sandals. FLEEPS, a modified, asymmetrical flip flop with wrap-around ankle strap, are available for purchase in fourteen fashion-forward colors at FLEEPS.com.

Designed to work with any outfit from jeans, to sundresses, to bikinis, FLEEPS provide a unique style that allows the wearer to either dress up or dress down their look.  FLEEPS feature a ribbed cushion sole, an adjustable cross-ankle strap for stability, and a smooth finish toe thong. The inaugural “Inspiration Collection” is available in fourteen colors including Onyx, Gold, Sterling, Galaxy Blue, Aquamarine, Lime Green, Super Pink, Vivid Purple, Ruby Red, Crush Orange, Sunny Yellow, Snow, Charcoal, and Chocolate.

FLEEPS operates with the goal of changing the course of poverty through education and invites women to be collaborators in this effort through the purchase of its first line of sandals. FLEEPS is one of the only businesses creating a trend of connecting a for-profit fashion brand with a social improvement initiative to educate and empower girls worldwide.

FLEEPS is the brainchild of Kael Robinson, founder and CEO of two other major fashion brands including Brazilets and Live Worldly. A Denver native, Robinson has enjoyed a career in fashion at top design houses such as Vera Wang and Talbots. Robinson’s passion for travel, girls’ education initiatives, and fashion inspired the creation of FLEEPS and the charity component that acts as the foundation of the brand.

“Our goal is to create a sustainable, stylish, comfortable product that benefits the community as a whole,” stated Robinson. “We want women to step into their very best selves by wearing a sandal that makes them feel good – both by affecting positive change for other women in the world through their purchase and from a style perspective.

FLEEPS are currently available for purchase online at FLEEPS.com and will soon be available at Lole and other retailers nationwide.

Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, the Colorado restaurant company that has been serving New York-style pizza built with premium ingredients since 1984, may look a bit different these days. While the company remains proudly true to its neighborhood roots, it has undergone extensive re-branding efforts to showcase a more modern aesthetic and meet the changing needs and expectations of its guests.

Along with a new-and-improved logo, messaging and website redesign, the company is excited to unveil remodeled restaurant interiors and menu items. Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta will roll out new pizza and salad options, as well as seasonally-inspired creations, that reflect the desires of their modern changing clientele.

Customers will still be able to enjoy classic pizzas and pastas, but Anthony’s understands that appetites are evolving. To match the updated menu, remodeled Anthony’s interiors feature sleek and stylish furnishings that complement the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Some locations also offer a full bar, such as the one located at 700 Colorado Blvd. This restaurant hosted a Grand Re-Opening Celebration on July 12 that welcomed over 250 guests who enjoyed signature cocktails, one-dollar slices, free schwag and giveaways, face painting, and more in a beautifully updated bar and dining area.

“The success of our recent Grand Re-Opening Celebration is definitely reflective of the past two years’ re-branding efforts,” says John Lebel, president and CEO of Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta International. “We are proud of the work we have done thus far in our corporate headquarters and in each of our 25 stores. This sort of major, company-wide re-branding effort takes a lot of time, energy and collaboration, and we are happy to see the public respond so well to the results.”

Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta has amassed a loyal following over the years for its dedication to using the highest quality ingredients, including pure imported oil from Italy and 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese. The company has been using all natural and clean ingredients for years – and each and every day, Anthony’s restaurants make fresh pizza dough. The new menu will also feature fresh salads, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Guests are invited to dine in or order take-out or delivery over the phone, in person, or on the official website.

Eavesdropping on Facebook and a mom and daughter visiting the University of Colorado campus on a long college tour:

“The college campus winning in the “fattest squirrels” category would be University of Colorado at Boulder. Late-night munchies with students?”