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Castle Rock

Nov. 18 and Dec. 16

Early Literacy Program. Volunteers are needed for the Book Start
Early Literacy Program, an intergenerational project that brings
literature to children in childcare centers throughout Douglas
County. No experience is needed. The commitment is two hours per
week for a minimum of three months. Volunteers go through a
two-hour training session, offered the third Wednesday of the month
at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.
The next sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18, and Dec. 16.
Registration is required. Stop by the library, call 303-791-READ,
or visit the Programs & Events calendar at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Nov. 20

Handbell Choir. The Castle Rock Community Ringers Handbell Choir
will present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at New Hope
Presbyterian Church. Joining the handbell choir will be the Rocky
Mountain Flute Choir and Paul Wren on the harp. Tickets are $10 for
adults and $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the door
(cash only) or by calling Judy at 303-688-3697. A dessert reception
will follow the performance. Call 303-688-3697.

Nov. 21

H1N1 Vaccinations. Tri-County Health has asked the Douglas
County School District to provide space for free H1N1 vaccinations.
Vaccinations will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at
ThunderRidge High School; 4-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Legend High School;
4-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at Mountain Ridge Middle School; and 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Nov. 21 at Castle View High School. Tri-County Health does not
guarantee that everyone who attends one of the clinic locations
will receive a vaccination. A survey in conjunction with the
clinics can be taken at www.dcsdk12.org, under Timely
Topics.

Nov. 21 through Jan. 3

Hudson Holiday. Hudson Gardens and Event Center’s Hudson
Holiday, a light display that fills the gardens’ 15 acres at 6115
S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, opens Nov. 21 and runs through Jan.
3. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23,
26-31 and Jan. 1-3. The last ticket will be sold at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $6 for ages 4-12; and
free for ages 3 and younger. Purchase online at www.hudsonholiday.com, call
303-797-8565 ext. 321; or visit the box office at 6115 S. Santa Fe
Drive, Littleton. Call the information hotline at 303-353-1715.

Nov. 21

Starlighting in downtown Castle Rock.

Franktown

Nov. 7

Pancake Breakfast. The Douglas County Young Marines are hosting
a free Veteran’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Nov. 7 at
Community Baptist Church, 5451 E. Highway 86 in Franktown. The
Young Marines participate in Veterans Appreciation Week every year
to honor our veterans and this year they are hosting the breakfast
to say, “Thank you for your service to our country”. Private Taryn
Nell of the Douglas County Young Marines is organizing and
fundraising for the event as his Eagle Scout project. Family
members escorting veterans to the breakfast will not be charged;
however, the unit will be accepting donations, if desired, that
will be given to The Greatest Generation Foundation, an
organization whose primary mission is to fund trips for veterans to
return to their former battlefield. In addition to the breakfast,
the unit will have Veterans History Project interview stations
available for any veterans interested in telling “their story” to
be preserved for all time in the Library of Congress. Any veterans
who are interested in being interviewed are encouraged to bring
photos, letters, documents, and commendations that they would like
to donate to the Library of Congress with their veteran’s packet.
If desired, copies of the documents being sent can be made for the
veteran to keep. Visit www.DCYoungMarines.com.

Highlands Ranch

Nov. 7 and 10

Nov. 13

Book Signing. Scott Dahm, a sixth-grade teacher at Summit View
Elementary in Highlands Ranch, recently published his first novel,
“Holly Hill.” He will sign books Nov. 13 at the Tattered Cover Book
Store in Highlands Ranch.

Nov. 21 through Jan. 3

Nov. 30 and Dec. 2

Teen Driver Safety program taught by law enforcement officers
being offered after school, from 3;30-6 p.m. three days a week,
starting Nov. 30 and Dec. 2. This non-profit program includes 30
hours in the class room and 6 hours behind the wheel, plus many
guest speakers. The Nov. 30 class is at ThunderRidge High School;
the Dec. 2 class is at Highlands Ranch High School. Call
303-683-5369 or visit www.teensharp.com to register.

Dec. 6 and 20

Youth Tennis Tournament. One-day youth tennis tournaments for
ages 6-10 are Dec. 6, for Level 1, and Dec. 20 for Level 2. Times
vary according to level and age. Cost is $10 for HRCA members, $13
for guests. Registration deadline is Dec. 4 or Dec. 18. Tournaments
at Recreation Center at Northridge Tennis Pavilion, 8801 S.
Broadway, Highlands Ranch, 80126. Contact Marianne McCauley, tennis
specialist, mmccauley@hrcaonline.org. or
call 303-471-8940.

Dec. 7

House Decorating Contest. If you own a home in Highlands Ranch,
decorate your house and enter the Holiday House Decorating Contest
sponsored by Wells Fargo. First place walks away with $200, with
$100 for second and $50 for third. Entry forms are available at
www.hrcaonline.org/PDFs/HRCA/PDF741.pdf.
Entry form deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Judging will be Dec. 14, and
winners will be announced Dec. 15. Visit HRCAonline.org or call
303-471-8821.

Dec. 8-10

Tennis Camp. A three-day youth tennis camp is from 1-4 p.m. Dec.
8-10 at the Recreation Center at Northridge Tennis Pavilion, 8801
S. Broadway. Camp includes swimming. Bring a tennis racket, tennis
shoes, water bottle, snack, swimsuit and towel. Cost is $90 for
HRCA members and $117 for guests. Registraion deadline is Dec. 4.
Contact Marianne McCauley, tennis specialist, at mmccauley@hrcaonline.org or
303-471-8940.

Lone Tree

Nov. 14

Rec & Rock for Youth from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Lone Tree
Recreation Center. In addition to theme (Football Follies)
activities and contests, swimming is available along with DJ and
dancing, basketball and other gym activities plus concessions. This
is a supervised, secure program. Ages 10-14, 303-483-7036, Fee:
$6.

Nov. 19

Thanksgiving Treats from 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Lone Tree
Recreation Center. Bake special Thanksgiving treats for your
friends and family. Ages 3 ½ to 6, 303-708-3513, Fee: $14 ($11
resident).

Nov. 21 and 22

Aesop, Fables, Foibles & Fools at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 3 p.m.
Nov. 22 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Hilarious mayhem ensues
when Aesop enters the circus ring and Mr. and Mrs. Gaffaw tumble
into a giant book of ancient fables. All ages, 303-708-3513, Fee:
$7/$5 resident.

Nov. 21 through Jan. 3

Parker

Nov. 7

Holiday Craft Fair. The Legend High School Band Boosters will
host “A Crafter’s Holiday Fair” Nov. 7 at Legend High School, 22219
Hilltop Road in Parker. Admission is free to the public. More than
45 booths from many talented crafters along with a used book sale,
drawings throughout the day, and a bake sale. Breakfast and lunch
will be available at our concession stand with proceeds going
towards the LHS band. Please join us for a day of shopping and
fun.

Nov. 9

Nov. 11

Double Angel Fundraiser. Eat dinner at Chili’s in Parker from
4-10 p.m. Nov. 11, and 10 percent of your sales will be donated to
Parker’s nonprofit organization Double Angel Foundation. Patrons
must present a flier for Double Angel to receive this contribution.
Fliers are available to download at www.doubleangel.org, in the
message board at Double Angel Ballpark, 9345 Newlin Gulch Road in
Parker by the new Burt.Com stadium,
or at the Parker Chamber office in Parker Station on Mainstreet.
Chili’s in Parker is at 11481 S. 20 Mile Road. Call Double Angel at
303-841-2420.

Nov. 21 through Jan. 3

Nov. 25

Blood Drive. Lutheran High School Community Blood Drive is from
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the media center at 11249 Newlin
Gulch Blvd., Parker. For information or to schedule an appointment,
contact Joel Palmreuter at 303-841-5551 ext. 2003 or jpalmreuter@comcast.net.

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