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Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park (FANS) will hear Steve Fisher discuss his newly published history South Denver & University Park at FANS’ monthly meeting, Wed., Sept. 12, 6-7p.m. at the Dos Chappell Bath House in Washington Park. Fisher is curator of Special Collections at the University of Denver’s Penrose Library. Info: FANSWashingtonPark.org.

Join the Denver Jewish Chamber for: Latest Trends in Business Philanthropy:  How to do well and do good! presented by Bruce DeBoskey, lawyer and philanthropic adviser, with years of experience as regional director of the Anti-Defamation League and strategic advising to help individuals, families, businesses and foundations strengthen the impact of their charitable initiatives. Meet with like-minded business people, Thur., Sept. 13, 5:30-8p.m. at Brio Tuscan Grill, 2500 E. 1st Ave. Appetizers served; cash bar available.
            Pre-register at denverjewishchamber.org: $15/members; $25/non-members; $30 at the door.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ Senior Horticulturist Maria Bumgarner shows how to build & use cold frames, row covers and other creative products in Cold Frame: Extending the Gardening Season, at the Front Range Organic Gardeners Thur., Sept. 20, general meeting, 7p.m., at Denver Presbytery Meeting Hall (parking lot entrance), 1710 S. Grant St. Public welcome, free. Info: Linda Tegtmeier, 303-744-7871 or gardenfrog.org.

Watch highlights of NARFE Chapter #81’s 60th anniversary celebration in a slide show, Fri., Sept. 21, presented by Colorado Federation President Frank Impinna at the Chapter’s next meeting, at Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1 of the American Legion, 5400 E. Yale Ave. Optional lunch at 11a.m., program at noon. All current and retired Federal employees are invited. NARFE Chapter #81 are members of a national organization formed to champion the rights of retired and current Federal employees. Info: call Hank, 303-779-4268.

Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step recovery program for those suffering from food issues. Meets weekly at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Blvd., Thur., 7p.m.; or University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd., Sat., 9a.m. Info: 303-449-1728, foodaddicts.org.

Looking for a job? In a career transition? Get expert advice at Career Connect Coffee Club, Tuesdays, 9a.m., at Stella’s Coffee Shop, 1476 S. Pearl St. Kate Culligan, M.Ed., facilitates 90-minute networking meetings on the hidden job market, interviewing skills and more. $5 materials/beverage. Info: 303-832-8108, manageyourcareertransition.com.