Members
General Assembly
- Date
- Saturday, June 28
- Time
- See event page for schedule
- Location
- Aurora, CO
Members review the year's work, vote on community matters, and help shape CEC's direction.
Events
Gatherings, Workshops & Celebrations
Events are at the heart of our community. Everyone is welcome — members, families, neighbors, and partners.
Join us
Upcoming Events
Find an event that fits you. All are welcome.
Community
Community Barbecue
- Date
- Friday, July 18
- Time
- Afternoon
- Location
- Aurora, CO
A relaxed summer gathering for families, friends, and neighbors.
Looking back
Past Events & Highlights
A few of the gatherings and programs our community has held recently.
Past event · Highlights
Ethiopian Day · Enkutatash
Melkam Addis Amet! Ethiopian Day has now wrapped for this year. Thank you to the sponsors, vendors, performers, volunteers and thousands of neighbors who celebrated a full day of music, coffee, cuisine and culture with us.
Sunday, September 6, 20261:00 PM – 9:00 PMCentennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
What happened
- Live music, Ethio-jazz and a headline evening set
- Traditional jebena buna coffee ceremony all day
- Habesha kemis & modern Ethiopian fashion showcase
- Kids Zone with splash pads, games and storytelling
- Community Row with nonprofits and health resources
- Free admission — open to everyone
5,000+
Guests
40+
Vendor booths
Free
Admission
Festival schedule
- 1:00 PM – 1:15 PMGates open · Meskel flower blessing
- 1:00 PM – 9:00 PMCoffee ceremony · Buna welcome
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMDJ KD · Opening sounds
- 3:00 PM – 3:30 PMMegerssa · Opening speech
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMGAM United FC · Youth soccer drop-in games
- 4:30 PM – 5:00 PMFor the Culture Dance Team
- 6:00 PM – 6:30 PMMovie Night · with Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub Incubator
- 6:30 PM – 7:00 PMEnkutatash Mezmur · Medhanialem Church
- 7:00 PM – 7:30 PMTM3 Martial Arts Academy · Taekwondo demo & group workout
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PMFor the Culture Dance Team · Second set
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMTariku 80 · Headline set
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMDJ dance party & closing new year toast
The day's program as it ran at Centennial Center Park.
CulturalPast event
Adwa Day Commemoration
- Date
- Early March
- Time
- Afternoon program
- Location
- Aurora, CO
Honoring the victory of Adwa with community leaders, elders, youth, and invited guests.
WellnessPast event
Mental Health Conference
- Date
- Spring 2026
- Time
- Three-day program
- Location
- Denver metro, CO
A three-day community conference organized with our PHIG mental health interns and partners.