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Castle Rock
Feb. 25, 28
The Castle Rock Genealogical Society announces its February
schedule of events. All society events for the month take place at
the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock. A
Genealogy Lab will be from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25. With the explosion of
genealogy software, we also offer computer interest group: The
Master Genealogist, from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 28. Registration for the
workshops and labs are required. Visit www.douglascountylibraries.org
or call 303-791-7323 to register.
Feb. 25-26
Art in The Meadows. Eleven local artists will be featured Feb.
25-26 at the fifth annual Art in The Meadows Exhibit and Sale at
The Grange. The event will showcase paintings, photography,
jewelry, drawings and more. The exhibit opens Feb. 25 with a wine
and cheese reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The reception is free;
however, you must register in order to reserve you spot for this
event by calling The Grange at 303-814-2358 or by visiting www.MeadowsLink.com. From 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Feb. 26, bring the entire family for free, fun art
events. The Grange is at 3692 Meadows Blvd. in Castle Rock.
Feb. 26
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Community Blood
Drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Cultural Hall at
3301 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. For more information or to
schedule an appointment, contact Vernet Cauble at 303-660-1208 or
vernet.cauble@comcast.net.
Feb. 26
The Breakfast Club for Singles 50 and older is having a kickoff
breakfast for the Front Range Chapter at 9 a.m. Feb. 26 at Village
Inn, 207 Wolfensburger Road, Castle Rock, in the banquet room The
cost is $13. Arrive any time after 8:15 a.m. for coffee and meet
and greet.
March 12
Philip S. Miller Library Community Blood Drive will be from 10
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 12 at 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. For
more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’
Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
March 12
Mothers of Multiples Society will have its semi-annual MOMS Sale
March 12 at the Douglas County Events Center. The public is invited
to shop from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $1.
March 15 through May 31
A new exhibit, Birds Along Plum Creek, will open March 15 at the
Castle Rock Museum, with a special program at 6:30 p.m. March 15 at
the museum. Local bird expert Hugh Kingery will present information
on local birds. Call 303-8143164 or e-mail crmuseum@comcast.net. At 4 p.m.
March 19, the Castle Rock History Museum will host a member/guest
reception with the educational bird exhibit as a back drop, open
for viewing and discussion, at 4 p.m. March 19. Anyone interested
in attending, contact the museum for tickets and reservations.
March 18-19
Magician Paul Gertner will be performing at 7:30 p.m. March
18-19 at the Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock. Paul Gertner is
recognized by magicians worldwide for his innovative magic.
Reservations are required. Call 303-660-6799.
March 28
Douglas County Government Community Blood Drive will be from 10
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 28 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 301 Wilcox
St., Castle Rock. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, contact Jena Jaco at jjaco@douglas.co.us.
April 1 and 2
Magician Gene Anderson will be performing at 7:30 p.m. April 1
and 2 at the Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock. Gene Anderson was
awarded seven first-prize trophies in magic competitions for stage,
comedy, close-up and originality. Reservations are required. Call
303-660-6799.
April 2
Trivia Night. Think you’re good at trivia? Zonta Club of Douglas
County plans its seventh annual Trivia Night fundraiser from
5:30-9:30 p.m. April 2 at Kirk Hall at the Douglas County
Fairgrounds. A team table for up to six players is $210, and
individual tickets are $35 (individuals will be placed on a team).
To make a reservation for a team table or an individual ticket,
please contact Mary L. Reed at 303-814-0585 or MaryL.Reed@yahoo.com.
Highlands Ranch
Feb. 24, March 16, March 30
Classes. Always Best Care and Highlands Ranch Senior Outreach
Services offer the following classes. Classes run from 11 a.m.
until noon. Feb. 24 class is on Home Safety; March 16 is General
Caregiving Skills; March 30 is Positioning and Helping Your Loved
One Move; April 6 is Assisting with Personal Care; April 21 is
Healthy Eating; May 4 is Caring for the Caregiver; May 18 is Legal
and Financial Issues; June 1 is Caring for a Loved One with
Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. For questions or to RSVP, contact
Senior Services Coordinator Jodie McCann at 720-240-4922, or at
jmccann@highlandsranch.org.
Classes are at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline
Blvd.
Feb. 25
Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues is presented by Sister
Helen Prejean from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25 at St. Andrew United Methodist
Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Tickets cost $15
for adults, free for students with I.D. Tickets may be purchased
online at www.st-andrew-umc.com or at the
church. Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking” and “The Death of
Innocents,” uses the lens of capital punishment to understand
racism, classism and the unequal application of the constitution
and human rights in America. Call 303-794-2683 for more information
or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.
Feb. 26
Tiny Tots Love Music, a Denver Brass 5 concert for kids and
parents, is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26 at Cherry Hills Community Church,
3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5
for kids. Visit www.denverbrass.org.
Feb. 27
Divorce Adjustment: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends class
starts Feb. 27, from 3-5 p.m., with the first two meetings at the
Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The
classes specifically address the emotional roller coaster ride of
ending or ended relationships, such as grief, anger, self-esteem,
denial, letting go and moving on. This is a 10-week series, with
the first two weeks free and open to anyone experiencing a
relationship ending. Contact JP at 303-669-1533 or go to rebuildingafterdivorce.com.
March 5
St. Andrew Methodist Church Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m.
to noon March 5 at 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. For more
information or to schedule an appointment please contact George
Coon at 303-794-3830 or ruth.george@comcast.net.
March 7
OLLI South Open House will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 7 at
Valley View Christian Church. Come meet the facilitators and other
students to have questions answered, look over the Spring term
class offerings and register for classes of your choice.
Registration forms for OLLI-South spring term March 28 through May
20 are also available on-line and will be opened randomly and
processed together. Students will be accepted on a first come-first
served basis and availability of space for each class. The course
catalog and registration form can be found at www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli/
or www.portfolio.du.edu/ollisouth/
. For further information, contact Jenny Fortenberry at
720-339-1379 or ollisouth@gmail.com.
March 10, April 14, May 12
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent. Free sessions are offered from
6:30-8 p.m. March 10 and April 14 at Heritage Elementary, 3350
Summit View Parkway, Highlands Ranch. March 10 is Sibling Rivalry;
April 14 is Lying and Stealing; and May 12 is Handling Money and
Responsibility. Free; attend as many sessions as you like. Child
care provided for $12 per child per session for students ages 5-12
enrolled in a Douglas County school. Includes meal, crafts, game
and movie. Registration is required by calling 303-387-6758. May be
cancelled due to low registrations. Parents will be notified a week
prior to session if that is the case.
March 13
The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents its second free
concert of 2011 at 2 p.m. March 13 at St. Andrews United Methodist
Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. The program includes
The Avenger March by Karl L. King, Clowns! Clowns! Clowns! by David
Bobrowitz and many other great miscellaneous musical
compositions.
March 17
Paying for College. Mountain States College Planning Associates
LLC of Parker will have a community workshop to educate parents of
10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students about the opportunities
available to them for financing their children’s college education.
The workshop will start at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Highlands Ranch
Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. It will take parents
through the intricacies of the College Funding System from FAFSA
applications to Student Aid Reports with descriptions of all the
major student grants and loans. The workshop is free to the public.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 303-957-3083
or register online at www.mountainstatescollegeplanning.com.
March 26
Spring Bazaar. The bazaar atmosphere attracts a multitude of
vendors who sell a variety of handcrafted as well as commercial
items. Look for treasures such as handcrafts, scrap booking
materials, candles, dolls, jewelry and much more, from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. March 26 at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.
Admission free and open to the public.
March 27
Christ Lutheran Church Community Blood Drive is from 8:30 a.m.
to12:30 p.m. March 27 at 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. For
more information or to schedule an appointment contact the church
office at 303-791-0803.
April 13
Volunteer Fair. Looking for an opportunity to give back to your
community? The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Volunteer
Fair is from 5-7 p.m. April 13 at the Recreation Center at
Southridge. It is free to attendees and nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit organizations that would like to be part of this event
may email vmiller@hrcaonline.org for
information. Attendees may view a list of nonprofit organizations
at www.HRCAonline.org/events.
Lone Tree
Feb. 24 through March 31
Draw and Paint. Gain knowledge of the basics of perspective,
textures and proportion using different mediums including graphite,
colored pencils, watercolor and temperas at this South Suburban
Parks and Recreation class from 4:15-5:15 p.m. Thursdays from Feb.
24 through March 31 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate
Circle, Lone Tree. Visit www.sspr.org for information on cost. New
projects created each session.
Feb. 26
Rec and Rock. South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers Rec and
Rock for youth from 7-11 p.m. Feb. 26 at Lone Tree Recreation
Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. Visit www.sspr.org for information on cost.
March 4
The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra’s Ocean themed concert is March
4 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lone Tree. The concert
begins at 7:30 p.m. A donation of $5 for admission is sincerely
appreciated. For more information visit www.lonetreesymphony.org
March 21-25
Spring Break Day Camp. South Suburban Parks and Recreation
offers Club Lone Tree Spring Break Day Camp from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 21-25 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle,
Lone Tree. Visit www.sspr.org for
information on cost.
March 28
Sky Ridge Medical Center Community Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. March 28 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 10101 Ridgegate
Parkway, Lone Tree. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at
303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Parker
Feb. 25 through March 6
Parker Arts Council opens its 2011 season with Caroline Smith’s
whirligig, award-winning comedy “The Kitchen Witches,” performing
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 25 through March 6. All
performances will be staged at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E.
Mainstreet, Parker.
Feb. 25
Citizen Academy. Parker area residents are invited to attend the
police department’s free spring citizen academy program, which
gives participants first-hand information about how Parker’s police
department operates. The classroom work, combined with field trips
and tours, begins March 24 and requires a commitment of one night a
week from 6-10 p.m. for 10 weeks. All classes will be Thursday
nights, with one optional Saturday class at the shooting range.
Find the application for the program online at www.Parker Police.org or pick one up at the police
department, 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway. All applicants are
subject to a background check. The deadline for applications is
Feb. 25. Participation is limited to 30 people ages 21 and
older.
Feb. 26
Concert. Enjoy an evening of beautiful Christian music from 7-9
p.m. Feb. 26 at the CrossWalk Christian Store and Cafe at 19190 E.
Mainstreet, Parker. Crushing Sin is a local Christian music band.
The concert is free. For more information visit www.crushingsin.com.
Feb. 27
Evening of Ballet, presented by the Colorado School of Dance
Colorado Youth Ballet Company, is at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 27
at the Colorado School of Dance Galleria Ballroom. A silent auction
is from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the
door. Tickets on sale now at the CSD Box office, 10510 S. Progress
Way, No. 102, Parker.
March 2
The Rural Water Authority of Douglas County will host a
community meeting during March. The Rural Water Authority was
created to provide a voice for the rural areas of Douglas County on
water issues, representing individual well owners and small water
system providers. Authority board members are asking well-owners
and small water system providers to come and express their opinions
on water issues, and how the authority can help find solutions. The
meeting will be from 6:30-8 p.m. March 2, Legend High School,
Parker. For more information, visit www.rwadc.org.
March 5
Chaparral High School boys’ lacrosse team garage sale from 8
a.m. to noon March 5 at the indoor commons/cafeteria at Chaparral
High School, Parker. Boutiques, vendors, food, and tons of awesome
stuff.
March 5
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Community Blood Drive will be
from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 5 in the Parish Hall at 19580 E.
Pilgrim’s Place, Parker. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, contact Susie Chapin at 303-841-1789 or dwsjchapin@msn.com.
March 7
Town of Parker Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
March 7 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 20120 E. Main St., Parker.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the
Diane Lewis at 303-841-2332 or dlewis@parkeronline.org.
March 8
Rocky Vista University Community Blood Drive from 1:30-5:30 p.m.
March 8 at 8401 Chambers Road, Room 122, Parker. For more
information or to schedule an appointment contact Daniel Jacobs at
801-420-8312, daniel.jacobs@rockyvistauniversity.org
or Christina Ruiz at 303-921-4088, christina.ruiz@rockyvistauniversity.org.
March 11 and 25
Walmart Community Blood Drive will be from 12:30-5 p.m. March 11
and 25 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the
Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org
March 12
Parker Library Community Blood Drive will be from 10-11:40 a.m.
and 1-3:30 p.m. March 12 in the meeting room at 10851 S. Crossroads
Drive, Parker. For more information or to schedule an appointment,
contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303- 363-2300 or visit
www.bonfils.org.
March 12
Wild Outdoors. The Wildlife Experience, in partnership with
Wildland Awareness and Educational Institute, offers workshops
designed to help Colorado families experience the wild places
depicted so beautifully at the museum. Wild Outdoor Workshop
featuring archery, camping, wildlife identification, orienteering
and more are from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12. Parents, family
members and mentors learn alongside their children, develop
hands-on skills necessary for enjoying the full scope of nature’s
beauty at Wild Outdoor Workshops. To register, call Lee Evans at
720-488-3344, space is limited. Registration fees include
workshops, lunch and museum admission. Members: $10; Non-members:
$12.
March 17
Free Legal Seminar. Robbins Law Firm LLC, a licensed attorney,
will offer a free legal seminar at 6 p.m. March 17 at the Parker
Library. The subject of the seminar is small claims court and
collections. The seminar is geared toward small businesses in
Parker that finds themselves in the situation where they have to
file cases in small claims court. Space is limited. Reserve a spot
by e-mailing robbinslawfirmllc@gmail.com.
April 23
Easter Egg Hunt. For the third year in a row, Parker area
churches are sponsoring the area’s largest Easter Egg Hunt at from
10 a.m. to noon April 23 at O’Brien Park. For more information,
contact Rowland Smith, Pinecrest Community Church, Parker, at
303-883-9002 or 720-851-2300.