It may be a little cold this year, but who doesn't love a parade?! Head downtown this weekend for the annual Parade of Lights. Floats, marching bands, balloons, it's a can't miss event. Event: 9News Parade of Lights Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 & Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: Friday 8:00 pm & Saturday 6:00 pm Location: Downtown Denver starting in front of Civic Center Park and the City and County Building on Bannock Street at 14th Avenue. Watch the Parade for FreeSpectator viewing for the Parade is free all along the (0 comments)
Event: Breakfast With Santa Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 8:00 am Location: Arapahoe Community College Littleton Campus Cafeteria (5900 S Santa Fe Drive) Admission: $2.00 Children of all ages are invited to have breakfast with Santa Claus at Arapahoe Community College's annual "Breakfast with Santa" event on Saturday morning December 3rd, beginning at 8:00 am in the Littleton Campus Cafeteria (Room M1900). Tickets for "Breakfast with Santa", which MUST be purchased ahead of time and in person at the Student Affairs Office, are only $2.00. The event will (0 comments)
Event: Santa Paws Festival Craft Show and Sale Date: Friday, December 2, 2011; Saturday December 3, 2011 Time: Friday 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Cat Care Society - 5787 W. Sixth Avenue, Lakewood Cat Care Society, a shelter for homeless cats in Lakewood hosts an annual open house and fabulous bake sale. This year we will also feature a craft show and sale for additional shopping opportunities. Visit with the cats, enjoy music and refreshments and browse for gifts. Proceeds from the bake (0 comments)
Event: Sparkling Wine Tasting Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Tattered Cover Book Store - Town Center South Admission: $17.00 for members and $20.00 for Guests - If not sold out. $20.00 day of event. Holiday Cheer will abound on Friday, December 2 at the Tattered Cover Bookstore! The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) is joining with Highlands WineSeller to bring the popular annual sparkling wine tasting party back to the bookstore. Participants will enjoy live holiday music while they taste from six different sparkling wines and a (0 comments)
Event: Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 Time: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Town Center South Admission: Free! Searching for a hometown feeling holiday celebration, where friends and neighbors share the spirit of the season? HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the welcoming warmth of our community at this celebration extravaganza that has become a holiday tradition. The Tree Lighting is at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free to this old fashioned celebration which offers an inspiring, delightful, and whimsical time for any and all! This is a winter (0 comments)
Event: Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: Tea Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Show Time: 11:15 a.m.-Noon Location: Southridge Recreation Center - 4800 McArthur Ranch Road Admission: Tickets: $11 Member; $15 Program Guest; $15 day of the tea, if not sold out. No children under 2 please. Online Registration is not currently available for ticketed events. To purchase tickets, visit any HRCA recreation center or call 303-471-8859. Tickets will be available at the door, if not sold out. All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be issued. For (0 comments)
live highlands ranch: Live Highlands Ranch : Colorado Young Sinfonia Performance
- 11/28/11 04:30 AM
Live Highlands Ranch : Colorado Young Sinfonia Performance Event: Colorado Young Sinfonia performs great Classical music When: Thursday, December 1, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Highlands Ranch High School - 9375 Cresthill Lane Admission: Free (donations will be accepted to benefit both orchestras) One of the premier young artist orchestras int he state will perform a great concert for families, students and community members. Featured work will include Tchaikovsky String Serenade, Beethoven Quartet arr. for Chamber Orchestra and Arensky Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky. Conducted by Basil Vendryes, Principal Viola from Colorado Symphony. This great performance is hosted by Highlands (0 comments)
live highlands ranch: Highlands Ranch Real Estate : Brownstones Market Statistics Thru October
- 11/27/11 04:12 AM
Highlands Ranch Real Estate : Brownstones Market Statistics Thru October The Brownstones at Town Center is a very popular town home community built by Shea Homes. The community was born in 2005 and closed out in 2008. The floorplans range from just under 1,300 square feet to just about 1,800 square feet. Of the half dozen models built all are two-story with the exception of one ranch floorplan. A few of the two-story plans also have basements. This community is located on the west side of Highlands Ranch. The neighborhoods are within walking distance of Civic Green Park, Safeway, Starbucks, Michaels (2 comments)
live highlands ranch: Highlands Ranch Real Estate : 5 Great Things About Homeownership
- 11/26/11 10:02 AM
Highlands Ranch Real Estate : 5 Great Things About Homeownership Realty Times printed an article, written by Carla Hill, that we really liked wanted to share it with you. We had a few comments that you will find throughout the article as well. If you decide that now is the right time for you to explore homeownership, call Carrie and Kathy, SampronSisters of Home Real Estate, at (303) 931-3629 and we'll be happy to help you begin your journey and realize your dreams. Five Great Things About Homeownership If you've been on the fence about homeownership, now is the time to (0 comments)
Event: Holiday House Decorating Contest Date: December 12, 2011 Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Does your house shine with holiday cheer? If you enjoy decorating your home’s exterior and want to be recognized for your efforts, enter your house today! Turn in your entry form by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011 for the Holiday House Decorating Contest. Homes will be photographed the week of December 5 - 9. Please have all lights on at 5:30 p.m. each evening until 8:00 p.m. The judging will be held on December 14 (0 comments)
live highlands ranch: Live Highlands Ranch : 9News Lights the Lights
- 11/25/11 09:57 AM
Live Highlands Ranch : 9News Lights the Lights Event: 9News Lights the Lights Date: Friday, November 25, 2011 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Denver City and County Building Courtesy of 9News: Did you know that the Denver City and County building has approximately 585 led lightfixtures and more than 2,000 feet of led rope light? Please join Kim Christiansen and Kirk Montgomery for this year's holidaylighting event in front of the city and county building on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 13th and 14th and Bannock streets. The night marks the official start of (0 comments)
There is still time to donate to the Toys for Tots drive. You can either donate a new, unwrapped toy at any ToysRUs store until December 4, 2011, or you can make a cash donation at any register until Christmas Eve. You can also give on line through Ebays "Give-A-Toy" program. Shoppers not in New York or San Francisco are able to experience the Give-A-Toy Store and make donations by visiting www.eBay.com/GiveAToyStore. Facebook users are also invited to interact with the Give-A-Toy Store on Facebook, through (0 comments)
When watching the news this evening I saw a story about a young woman who is collecting items to send to Afghanistan. I wanted to share this story with you if you'd like to donate. Courtesy of 9News: When you look at the family photos, you see all the things that make for holiday memories. There are twinkling lights on a Christmas tree, garland, food and family. They are the things Whitney Montoya associates with the holidays. This year, she is trying to provide as many of those things as possible (0 comments)
There was a challenge on a blog site that I like to participate in this month, which is not only timely but very appropriate considering the season. The challenge was to write a blog post about that for which you are thankful. It's really rather easy for us to answer this. Both Kathy and I are thankful for our beautiful niece and nephews. We were not lucky enough to have children of our own, but we are lucky enough to have a brother and sister-in-law who are more than happy (4 comments)
We were challenged this year to bring to the attention of our readers an individual or organization that truly embodies "An Attitude of Gratitude". This inspired us to bring to you different opportunities throughout this season of giving where you might be inspired to help those less fortunate. Our series "A Season of Giving" will continue through the entire holiday season, but for the purposes of the challenge we are introducing you to not one, but two, charitable funds that inspire us because they're (3 comments)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 6:00 am - 9:00 am KYGO 98.5FM will be live at the Denver Rescue Mission for their annual "Feed The Need" event. Join Kelly and Rider and participate in this wonderful fundraiser that is so important for Denver's most needy. KYGO and The Denver Rescue Mission volunteers will be taking donations by phone. Please call (303) 308-5946 on Tuesday November 22, 2011 from 6:00 am - 9:00 am to donate. (0 comments)
live highlands ranch: Highlands Ranch Real Estate : Westridge Knolls Market Statistics Thru September
- 11/20/11 03:26 AM
Highlands Ranch Real Estate : Westridge Knolls Market Statistics Thru September The Westridge Knolls neighborhood in Highlands Ranch is one that Kathy and Carrie know very well. Kathy is an original homeowner and has lived in a Richmond American home since August 1998. We've also had the pleasure of selling six homes in the neighborhood, and had one couple purchase a home there, in the last few years. With the close relationship we have with this community, we want to keep it's residents, and others who might be interested, informed about the market in the neighborhood. With a few exceptions, the (2 comments)
We want to share with you one of our favorite treats each holiday season. Carrie signs up with bfads.net and gets copies of all of the Black Friday Ads early. Here's the link if you want to take a peak: Black Friday Ads. Just select any store you like, i.e. Target, and it will take you to a scan of the advertisement that will be in Thursday's newspaper. Get that paper and pencil ready and start making your shopping plan of action. We're all going to need it (3 comments)
live highlands ranch: Live Highlands Ranch : BackCountry Named Neighborhood of the Year
- 11/18/11 03:01 AM
Live Highlands Ranch : BackCountry Named Neighborhood of the Year BackCountry in Highlands Ranch has been named “Community of the Year” by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. The Home Builder Association of Metro Denver gathers each year for the annual Builder Associate Recognition (BAR) awards. These awards are presented to Denver builders who “raise the BAR” on the standard of excellence in marketing, sales, interior design and architecture. Additionally, the community also took home Best Clubhouse and Best Brochure. To learn more about this amazing neighborhood, visit www.backcountryco.com. Congratulations to Shea Homes on these fantastic (and well-deserved) honors! If you're (0 comments)
live highlands ranch: Live Highlands Ranch : A Season of Giving : Denver Rescue Mission Needs Turkeys
- 11/17/11 05:09 AM
Live Highlands Ranch : A Season of Giving : Denver Rescue Mission Needs Turkeys The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun, but The Denver Rescue Mission is well short of the its turkey needs for this Thanksgiving season. Just a few years ago 6,000 turkeys would get them through, however with the difficult time so many are experiencing, the need has increased and this year's goal is to have 10,000 turkeys donated before Thanksgiving. The freezer at the Mission’s Ministry Outreach Centeris currently filled with 298 turkeys. In just days, the Mission will give out 1,250 Thanksgiving food boxes to families, including (0 comments)