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July & August 2007
With a full schedule of summer camps, vacations and out of town guests, we
don't get too organized during the summer. We have a few outings, an
occasional class and some social gatherings. We've tried to schedule tours
or trips that didn't require reservations or fees up front, but could be dropped
in on as and when you felt up to it. Join us for our last few hikes (or feel
free to suggest a gem you might know about...we found out the Flying J Park has
spectacular wild flowers and a nice mix of woodland and meadow). We
enjoyed the concerts and dancing at the Evergreen Lake House and the fireworks
in Idaho Springs on the Fourth of July. Here's a few fun facts about those
fireworks (to help you remember your chemistry class!):
(U.S. Bureau of Mines, Office of Public Information).
Deep reds = strontium
bright greens = barium
hues of blue = copper
brilliant yellow = sodium
hues of orange = strontium + sodium (OK..that was obvious!)
silvery whites = titanium, zirconium and magnesium alloys
lavender = copper + strontium (another obvious one)
Special effects:
gold sparks = iron filings and small particles of charcoal
loud flash = fine aluminum powder
shower-like effects = small flakes or granules of charcoal and iron filings
silvery-white flashes = magnalium (Magnesium-aluminum alloy)
flash mixtures = aluminum, antimony sulfide and perchlorate
Art at the Lake
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| Enjoy a family art day at the lake. Adults will appreciate the
art on display and children will love the hands-on art processes (clay,
watercolor, beading, etc.) It's free and I, for one, could
use all the help I can get with art. No one will ever mistake any
of my sketches for either beautiful or great art. But I look like
a genius for finding events like this. So join Stefan, Declan,
Duncan and me for a morning at the Lake. An additional day is
scheduled for August 13, same time, same place. |
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| Time: Monday the 16th of July at 10:00am to noon |
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| Place: Evergreen Lake House |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Shannon or check out the
Center for the Arts Evergreen
website. |
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The Dandy Lion
Theatre Company
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| Join us for the "once a year" children's theatre offered at Center
Stage in Evergreen. This year's play will be "The Pied Piper".
$5/person. Performances are August 9 and 10 (Thursday and Friday) at 11
AM and 2PM. One performance on Saturday (August 11) at 11AM.
Refreshments and face painting available for a fee ($3? $2?). If
you would like to go make reservations for Friday at 11AM (or show up...usually
that's OK). Seating is open and you can seat near us as a group
(where ever that may be). These plays are ALWAYS fun and the kids
get involved. We've been to every Dandy Lion production for three
years (maybe four) and have liked them all!! |
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| Time: Friday the 10th of August at 11:00am |
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| Place:
Center Stage
Evergreen. |
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| Additional Information: Visit the
Evergreen
Children's Chorale website or contact
Shannon |
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Colorado Governor's
Residence Tours
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| Every Tuesday afternoon at 1PM to 3PM the Colorado Historical
Society will give free tours of the Governor's "Mansion". This
offer only extends for June, July and August. So....lets go! I
am in Denver during July 24 and August 14 and would like to tour the
house either of those two dates. I prefer the July 24th time.
However, I'm quite flexible...I just need to go before the tours close
for the season. If enough people are interested I'll call to make sure
the guides can handle us and scout out the logistics. Otherwise,
you just walk right in. There is a pay per park lot across the
street.
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| Time: Tuesday the 24th of July at 1PM |
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| Place: 4000 East Eighth Avenue (the big house on the corner!) |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Shannon
or check out the
website. |
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12 Short Hikes
(only four left!!)
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| Since we started this hike program we have traversed some of the
most stunning wildflower displays I have seen in a long time. Now
that the heat is on us, the wildflowers are packing it in, so we might
go to higher elevations or put in a little more more mileage. The
younger kids are up to about three miles in hiking...well done Hugh and
Duncan! Week#1. Evergreen
Lake Trail-1 mile - DONE
Week #2. Creek Side Loop (Lair O' the Bear)-1.5 miles - DONE
Week #3. Bruin Bluff (Lair O' the Bear)-2 miles-DONE
Week #4. Sleepy S Loop (Elk Meadow-2.5 miles-DONE
Week #5. Fitness Loop (Bear Creek State Park)-2.5 miles-DONE
(spectacular wildflowers!!)
Week #6. Upper Loop (O'Fallon Park)-2.5 miles-DONE
Week #7. Maxwell Falls Trail (Arapahoe Nat. For.)-3 miles-DONE
Week #8. Ponderosa/Sisters Loop (Alderfer Park)-3.5 miles-DONE
Week #9. Red Rocks Trail (Matthews-Winters Park)-3.5 miles (we will try
for a cool, cloudy day, otherwise its too hot)
Week #10. Evergreen Mtn Loop (Alderfer Park)-4 miles
Week #11. Ground Hog Flat (Arapahoe Nat. For.)-4.5 miles (good
hike....elevation about 10,000', near Elk Management Refuge off of Upper
Bear Creek/Yankee Creek Road)
Week #12. Mountain View Loop (Elk Meadows)-4.5 miles-
Done
Week #13. Mount Evans (Goliath trail)-1.5 miles or .5 mile loop (short
hike but high elevation) |
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| Time: Fridays, usually in the morning, weather permitting.
Contact
Shannon
for details. I'll usually have a detailed hike plan by Thursday....hike
on Friday. |
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| Place: See descriptions above |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Shannon |
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Burrowing Owls at
RMANWR
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| OK...OK..I know I haven't actually managed to be in town every time
we've scheduled one of these, so should we try again? I'll see if
the tour is full, if anyone is interested call me ASAP. Owls Underground
Burrowing owls are known for their quirky behavior and unique feathers. Don't look up in the trees for these small owls! We will show you where they live and tell you about their homes underground.
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| Time:
Saturday the 4th
of August at 1:00 PM |
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| Place: RMANWR, Commerce City.
Map |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Shannon or check out the
RMANWR website |
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Mother Cabrini
Shrine
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| We've all seen it...the large white statue of Jesus on top of Mount
Vernon just before the final descent into Denver on I-70. But how
many people have actually visited the Mother Cabrini Shrine site? I've
lived in Evergreen for fifteen years and Colorado all my life and I've
NEVER been up there. What's up there? What's the story?
Can you actually see all of the Denver Basin from up there? Is it
a truly spiritual place for people of all faiths? Let's find out!! |
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| Time: Friday the 17th of August at 10am. |
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| Place: Mother Cabrini Shrine |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Shannon
or take a look at the
Mother Cabrini
Shrine website. |
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NREL Tour
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| Vicky Jahn has arranged a tour of the National Renewable Energy Lab
visitors center.
The tour will include a video, samples of renewable products, raw
materials and interactive displays.
Vicky needs to return an approximate head count to the NREL staff in
advance, so please let her know if you would like to participate.
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| Time: Monday the 13th of August at 10am. |
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| Place: NREL
visitors center |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Vicky and
check out the
NREL website |
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The Microscopic
World of Pond Water
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It's like looking at another
World! A sample of pond water contains dozens of bizarre and
fascinating microscopic organisms. A large sample of pond water
and several microscopes will be provided along with the means
and techniques for examination.
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Time: Monday the 23rd of July at 10:00am |
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Place: Matt’s house. |
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Additional Information: Contact
Matt |
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Entomology Class -
Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
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| The Fourth in a short series of classes covering the anatomy,
lifestyles, habitat, and other interesting facts about insects. The
order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) is the focus of this class
(moths this time, since we covered butterflies last class). At this time of
year, perhaps we can collect a few live examples! |
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| Time: Monday the 20th of August at 10:00am |
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| Place: Matt’s house. |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Matt 674-5763 |
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Chess Classes for All Abilities
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| Learn to play chess, or improve your game, all ability levels will
be accommodated in these classes. Each class will involve specific
tutoring appropriate to the participants’ abilities plus lots of
opportunity to put new-found skills to use in fun drills and mini-games.
Basic rules, basic maneuvers, basic principles, intermediate maneuvers,
openings, famous players and championship games will all be covered
(depending on ability level, of course). |
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| Time: Monday the 30th of July at 10:00am |
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| Place: Matt’s house. |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Matt 674-5763 |
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Chemistry Class
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The chemistry classes will resume in September. |
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Additional Information: Contact
Matt 674-5763 |
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Spanish Classes
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Lucy Benson continues to provide the Spanish classes for a wide
variety of ages and abilities. The classes are held every Tuesday at the
Evergreen Library.
There is a fee of $10 per class per child (families with more than two
kids will just pay for 2 kids) and the schedule is as follows;
Class times (3 separate age/ability groups) are from 10am until 1pm,
every Tuesday. |
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| Place: Evergreen Library |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Lucy Benson
670-2079 |
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Martial Arts Classes
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| Evergreen Martial Arts Academy offers a daytime Tae Kwon Do classes
for the convenience of homeschool families, every Wednesday from noon
until 1:30pm and Saturday from 11am until 12:30pm. Also, Tai Chi Chuan,
Aikido, Jujitsu and Judo programs have recently been established. For
more information, visit the
EMAA website.
A substantial discount is still offered to MAHS members for most of
the programs and there are numerous additional discounts for multiple
family members and multiple program participation. There’s no
obligation for the first two classes, so give them a try! |
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| Time: Daytime Tae Kwon Do classes are still every Wednesday
from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm and Saturday morning 11:00 am until 12:30
pm. For other class times, please visit the
EMAA website. |
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| Place: Evergreen Martial Arts Academy, 28677 Buffalo Park
Road (about half way between Evergreen library and Evergreen High
School)
Map |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Matt 674-5763 or
EMAA
679-0181 |
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Games Day
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| All board and table-top games are welcome, all ages welcome. If it’s
a nice day, perhaps we could sit outside and play games in the sun. |
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| Time: Monday the 6th of August at 10:00 am. |
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| Place: Matt’s house. |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Matt |
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Picnic and Toy Trade
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We haven't done this in a couple of years, and I'm really not sure
why it's fallen from the schedule.
This event provides MAHS members with the opportunity to play,
socialize, exchange home schooling tips and trade unused toys or home
schooling materials. Please join us. |
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| Time: Saturday the 25th of August, at 2:00 pm. |
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| Place: Dedisse park, Evergreen. |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Matt |
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Girls Night Out
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| I couldn't decide between three plays that are playing locally.
So here are our choices: 1). Not Now Darling! Miner's Alley
Playhouse 1224 Washington Avenue above Foss Drug (wah....Foss Drug will
be closing soon). June 29- August 5 Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights only at 7:30 pm (Sunday at 6:00 pm). $20/person (Story is
a comedic farce). Call 303-935-3044 for reservations or visit
Miner's Alley Playhouse .
2). I Love you, Your Perfect, Now Change. Center Stage in
Evergreen 27608 Fireweed Drive. July 6-August 5 Friday, Saturday 7:30 pm
and Sunday at 2:00 and 7:30 pm. $18/adult(Story is a comedy). Call
303-674-4934 for reservations or visit
Evergreen
Players for additional information and online reservations.
3).Too Old to be Loud. Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden.
Any night really...options with dinner and show or show only 7:30 pm.
$27/person Saturday, $26/person Friday and all other nights $24/person.
With dinner add $13-14 (story is a musical). Call 303-279-7800 for
reservations or visit Heritage
Square Music Hall website.
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| Time: Any Friday, Saturday or Sunday night |
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| Place: Local area theaters. |
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| Additional Information: Contact
Shannon |
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Conifer Music
Festival
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Time: August 4th
Place: Beaver Ranch, Conifer.
Price: $28/adult $20/child
Additional info :
http://www.goconifer.com/events/2007/conifair/default.asp |
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Summer Concerts at
the Lake
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| An outdoor concert for everyone. Bring your chairs, blankets,
coolers, and kids. Enjoy live bands while you picnic with friends. Check
the website for band schedule, parking and shuttle service. Expect
crowds!! |
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Colorado Dragon
Boat Festival
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Founded in 2001 to celebrate Colorado's rich Asian Pacific American (APA)
culture, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has become the region's
fastest growing fun, family-friendly summer festival. |
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Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Sunday, July 29, 2007 |
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Sloan's Lake Park - Sheridan Blvd. at 26th Ave. Expect
crowds!! |
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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FREE ADMISSION - FREE TRANSPORTATION |
| Contact: |
Brandon J. Mason |
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303-832-4600 |
| Email: |
brandon@ryden.com |
| Website: |
http://www.cdbf.org |
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Mountain Area Land
Trust Conifer Tales & Trails
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Celebration of cowboy poetry, music, & storytelling. A family event for
fans of Western folklore, benefiting MALT. Many activities for children.
Sponsors, vendors, volunteers, attendees welcome. |
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