A Mama's Rant

Arenacross comes to Denver

What is it with boys and bikes? Well, you may want to come to Arenacross to find out. (See below for a discount ticket code to make it affordable, too!)

Arenacross is the official feeder system for Supercross, and attracts the best up-and-coming riders in the world, all set to prove that they can make it to the top tier of the sport. Staged in intimate arena settings, Arenacross tracks are among the tightest in the world, filled with difficult challenges, amazing airtime, intense speed, and all the close-contact racing you’d expect from these hungry superstars-in-waiting. Oh my!

The scheduled riders for the National Series include: Brock Sellards, Casey Barret, Chad Johnson, Gray Davenport, Jim Neese, Josh Demuth, Cory Green, Derrick Brister, Ricky Dreper, Tyler Bowers, and Nathan Skaggs. However, riders are subject to change without notice.

This will be our first year going courtesy of Feld Enterainment. I know my son, Nathan, can’t wait!

Performance Schedule:

• Friday, March 26 –7:30PM (Professional Racing)
• Saturday, March 27 –7:30PM (Professional Racing) – Champions of 20 city Arenacross tour crowned
• Sunday, March 28 – 10AM (Amateur Racing) – general admission

Note: Doors are 1 hour prior to Professional Racing and 2 hours prior to Amateur Racing

Ticket prices:

All tickets are $2 more on the day of the show, so buy early to save $2 per ticket!

• $20 Adults – all seats for all three days
• Kids’ tickets are ½ off! ($10) – kids two years of age or older must have tickets to attend.

Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply.

Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.800.745.3000. You can also buy tickets at the Denver Coliseum Box Office starting on Monday, March 22. Prior to that date all ticket sales are through Ticketmaster only.

Discount ticket code for Areanacross:

You can save $5 on Adult tickets by entering the code: RIDER3 at: Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. (Kids’ tickets are only $10 – no code required.)

(Cannot be combined with other offers. Service charges and handling fees will apply.)

Arenacross Track Party:

Did you know you can meet riders and get autographs at the Track Party? It’s from 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 ONLY. To attend the track party:

• You must have a ticket to the Saturday show.
• Or you can recycle any Monster Energy Can at the gate entrance for FREE admission.
• Or you can purchase a pass at the box office for $5 on the day of the show.

Don’t forget to bring your autograph book and camera!

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Disclosure: I have a working relationship with Feld Entertainment and have received free tickets to other Feld shows. I am receiving complimentary tickets for my family to attend Arenacross from Feld Entertainment to thank me for posting about this event.

Disney on Ice is back in Denver with 100 Years of Magic

Denver Moms, Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic is playing the Denver Coliseum March 10-14, 2010. If you’re a Disney fan – or have been enjoying Olympic skating, this one is for you! (Keep reading for information on a special ticket discount code.)

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you’ll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

I’ve been to a couple of Disney on Ice shows in the past few years and we’ve always had a great time. It’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, though older elementary school kids will enjoy it, too.

Disney on Ice Performance Schedule:

• Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 PM
• Thursday, March 11 at 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM
• Friday, March 12 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Sunday, March 14 at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & (Spanish performance at 7:30 PM)

Disney on Ice Ticket information:

Opening night tickets are only $13! (That’s the Wednesday, March 10th performance. This offer excludes Front Row and VIP seating.)

For the fastest and easiest way to buy tickets, log onto Ticketmaster.com or DisneyOnIce.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

For most performances, ticket prices start at $15, with tickets also selling for $20, $25, $42 VIP, and $62 for the front row. (Service charges and handling fees will apply.)

Disney on Ice Discount Code:

Purchase a 4-pack of tickets for only $44 for weekday performances or receive $4 off weekend tickets by entering the discount code: MOM4 at Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

(Minimum purchase of four tickets required for four-pack. Additional tickets above four can be purchased at $11 each.) This offer not valid on Front Row or VIP seating, and cannot be combined with other offers. Service charges and handling fees will apply.)

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Disclosure: I have a working relationship with Feld Entertainment and have received free tickets to other Feld shows.

Infant and child CPR classes in Colorado

Living in the Denver area and looking to take an infant and child CPR class? Or maybe you want enroll your preteen or teen in a babysitter training course.

Currently, the Mile High Chapter of the Red Cross is offering Infant & Child CPR Certification courses and Babysitter Training Courses throughout the Denver metro area.

Learn more about each course and how you can get 15% off in my post, Get 15% off Red Cross Mile High Chapter child and infant CPR and babysitter training classes, at This Mama Cooks!

Make it happen in your community with the Pepsi Refresh Project

You may have read that Pepsi is not advertising in the Super Bowl this year. (The only exception is the Doritos brand.) Instead they have decided to invest their resources – over $20 million – to fund community projects through the Pepsi Refresh Project

Pepsi wants to fund great ideas

Pepsi is looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact and are asking people to look around their communities to think about how they want to change it.

This could be anything from upgrading a worn out playground or ball field to starting a food bank in your community. Maybe your child’s school would like to start a greenhouse project like my kids’ school does. Or maybe your senior center needs a new roof or van. Whatever it is Pepsi wants to hear what your community needs so they can help.

How to participate

Each month, you have the opportunity to submit a proposal in one of six categories: health, arts & culture, food & shelter, the planet, neighborhood, or education. (Grants range from $5,000 to $250,000.)At the end of the month, Pepsi will post the top submissions on RefreshEverything.com and let the public vote on the winners.

This month, visit RefreshEverything.com and vote for your favorite submissions for February's grants. You can also connect with the Pepsi Refresh program via Twitter @Pepsi, on Facebook or on the Refresh Everything blog.

For more information:

• Submission kit for tips [PDF]
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Official Application Guidelines
• Send Pepsi Refresh an email
• Call Pepsi Refresh at 1-800-768-2784