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Hudson Gardens lights up the night by Sonya Ellingboe Dancing trees, a Gumdrop Meadow, Crystal Lake, Santa in his workshop and wagon rides will soon be ready for families to enjoy.
be available as well. Santa was a huge hit last year, Manz said, and parents welcomed a chance to take their own photos at no charge.
New features will include Candyland in the Oval Garden, inviting a Santa’s elves, aka employees of Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape whimsical walk through a Gumdrop Meadow, where each single gumCare, have been hard at work on Hudson Gardens’ 30 acres for a month or more, turning it into a magical place to celebrate winter and drop is on an individually programmed computer controlling colors. the holidays. “A Hudson Christmas” will be open 27 select nights from Six-foot light bulbs will brighten the deciduous woodlands. 5 to 8:30 p.m. from Nov. 28 to Jan. 3. The Rose Garden fountain will have ice sculptures lit by “wall washEach year, there’s a “Signature Tree” — one of the grand old cot- ers.” Manz says they set forms in the fountains and leave the pumps tonwoods — that gets a special trunk wrap and branch wrap to show running so ice forms build and change during the open period. The off its splendid structure. A bucket truck is required to accomplish this pumps stay on in the Water Gardens as well, where a Crystal Village will be festive in white lights. as well as to wrap the Dancing Trees. Wagon Rides will venture out onto the Mary Carter Greenway by This year, one can look for the Signature Tree on the east side of the the river and will be pulled by tractors this season, eliminating horsepond, near Santa’s Workshop, according to Kristi Manz, the Gardens’ related insurance concerns. They will be offered at no charge. (Not concert and special event manager. available Dec. 24, 25.) About 50 Dancing Trees — an increase from last year — will be If you go: Hudson Gardens is at 6115 Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parkwrapped with lights that are synchronized to music on the south ing is free. A Hudson Christmas is open from 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and lawn/concert area, where Santa’s Workshop will also be found in the 29, Dec. 5 and 6, and nightly from Dec. 12-Jan. 3. Tickets are available concession building. at www.altitudetickets.com or at the Gift Shop entrance: $11 adult/$9 Santa will be there nightly through Dec. 23, waiting for parents to take photos of their kids with him. Hot cocoa and other drinks will
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Holiday Recipe: EXCELLENT EGGNOG 8 large eggs, preferably organic 21/4 cups superfine sugar 8 ounces brandy 8 ounces rum
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Gifts for Families and Seniors Enlisting Christmas gift sponsors by Tom Munds Inter-Faith Community Services has sent out an appeal for sponsors to provide Christmas gifts for needy families and for seniors. “Our goal is to provide gifts to 500 families and 100 seniors,” said Inter-Faith community relations director Sandra Blythe-Perry. “We need sponsors to sign up, do the shopping and drop off the gifts that will be picked up by the families and delivered to the seniors.” The annual Inter-Faith program is to help needy families and seniors have a nicer holiday by providing gifts to go under the Christmas tree. The system is simple. Each sponsor is provided with a profile of the family they will sponsor, which includes names, ages, clothing sizes, favorite colors and requested gifts. The sponsor also usually provides a supermarket gift certificate to enable the family to buy the ingredients to cook a nice holiday meal.
Blythe-Perry said typically sponsors spend an average of $75 per family member. “The sponsor can select the size family they want to help,” she said. “The families on our list range from a single parent with one child to a family that is the parents and seven or eight children.” The sponsors and the family they sponsor never meet. Sponsors take the gifts to the Inter-Faith office at 3370 S. Irving St., Englewood and families pick them up at a later date.
The sponsor can make arrangements for a time to drop off the gifts at Inter-Faith but all gifts must be dropped off by Dec. 15.
Blythe-Perry said that if people do not have time to do all the shopping, they can make cash donations to Inter-Faith prior to Dec. 15 and volunteer shoppers form InterFaith will take the gift list and go bargain hunting in the stores.
“This is a nice thing Inter-Faith does for seniors like me,” said Englewood resident Betty Rainey, a previous recipient of an Inter-Faith Christmas box. “The gifts are welcome and I really appreciate them. The food gifts are really helpful because I am on a very small income and the extra food helps a lot.”
For more information about the holiday gift program or to sign up as a sponsor, visit www.ifcs. org or call Inter-Faith at 303-789-0501.
I Have A Gift Rediscovering The Simple Wonder of Christmas We all lose something as we grow older. Something vital to our humanity is lost in the tide of voices demanding results and success, voices that keep us addicted to our own busyness, fear and anxiety. We have lost the simple yet profound wonder of Christmas! Come, rediscover the wonder! Come, listen for the voice of hope, of peace, of joy, and of love… the voice of Christ. Come, rediscover and offer the gift of your true voice!
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READY YOUR The holiday season is about more than just rushing to stores to stock up on presents. Socializing and hosting friends and family members to catch up on a year’s worth of news also makes this time of year special. Before friends and family arrive, holiday hosts must take steps to prepare their homes for their guests. The following home prep plan can make relatively easy work of tidying up the house and ensuring it is inviting to guests. Start with the entrance Hosting can motivate homeowners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home’s entryway to make it more welcoming. Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit. Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive decorations can brighten up the space. Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home. Quick cleaning Sometimes the joy of hosting can be overshadowed by the task of preparing for your guests. Although a thorough cleaning of the home is great if you have the time, it may not be necessary. Go from room to room identifying spaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning. Spend time in the kitchen clearing clutter from the counters and make sure the dining space is clean and the table is presentable. A table runner and a centerpiece of festive flowers can brighten up the space instantly. Fluff cushions on sofas and give floors or carpets a quick vacuuming. Always be sure the bathrooms are clean and fresh, with laundered hand towels at the ready. Children’s bedrooms and other areas of the house may not require such a critical eye. Simply keep doors closed in off-limits rooms.
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Create a guest sanctuary Overnight guests should have a designated space they can use as a retreat. If you do not have a guest room, consider having children bunk with one another and designating one of the kids’ rooms for your guests. Fresh linens, an alarm clock, a television, and Internet access are nice touches. A guest room also can be set up in a den or office with a pullout sofa bed. Provide access to a nearby bathroom so guests can enjoy some privacy. Hosting children is easier than hosting adults because they won’t require the same level of privacy and space. An extra mattress tucked under the bed in your child’s room can be an impromptu place for kids to retire. Stock up on supplies Purchase extra travel-sized toiletries at the drug store so your guests’ needs are covered in case they forget something. Store them in a zip-top bag and let guests know where these items are kept. Purchase a guest set of towels, sheets and pillowcases. Keep these in an airtight storage bag or bin, so when guests arrive, they will have their own set of linens. Launder these linens after use. Stock up on food Ask guests which foods and beverages they prefer and try to have some on hand. Use your spare time to prepare some meals and freeze them. This way if someone drops by unexpectedly, you can simply defrost a meal and have it ready in no time. Keep a tin of cookies and tea bags ready for those who pop in for a snack and conversation. With the holiday season in full swing, holiday hosts must ready their homes for overnight guests.
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Boss Gifting the boss is a sensitive subject and should be dictated by company protocol. If you are the only employee to buy your boss a gift, it may seem like you are trying to curry favor. However, if everyone else is gifting and you fail to offer a gift, you may be caught off guard. Some business etiquette experts say that it is customary for bosses to give gifts to employees but not the reverse. However, employees who are especially close with their bosses or who work closely with them each day may want to offer a small token of appreciation.
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Caregivers play important roles in the lives of children. Once you have found a sitter or nanny who you trust, you want to ensure you keep that person content. If you regularly use a nanny or sitter, money is always a great gift. For a full-time nanny, one week to one month’s pay is adequate. For a regular sitter, consider a gift equal to two nights’ pay.
Coach or club leader Children today are involved in many different activities, and chances are parents’ schedules are filled with sports games and practices. A small gift of $10 to $20 can show your appreciation to a coach or club leader. This is another instance when it might be nice to pool your resources with fellow parents to purchase one large gift.
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Trash collector Hauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous job. Many garbage collectors appreciate a tip for their hard work. Take notice of who collects the trash from your home. If it is the same people each week, take the time to personally deliver an envelope with a small tip of around $20.
Hairstylist If you are a regular for frequent treatments and color in a salon, show the stylist you appreciate his or her work with a cash gift. If you want to give a wrapped present, avoid tools of the trade or anything that is too personal. Stylists are on their feet much of the day, so a gift for a massage appointment or pedicure may be just what they need.
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If your mail is delivered by the same mail carrier week after week, you may want to spread some holiday joy. Mail carriers have an extra workload during the holidays, when they are tasked with delivering packages and greeting cards in addition to more routine mail. Civil servants may be forbidden from receiving cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift.
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THINGS TO DO FOR THE EVENTS Candlelight Walk: The 31st annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting will illuminate downtown Littleton on Nov. 28, the evening after Thanksgiving. Families and kids of all ages are encouraged to follow Santa Claus as he makes his way down Main Street. Gather at Town Hall Arts Center, Bega Park or Bradford Auto Body for free hot cider and music from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Santa begins his march down Main Street at 6:30 p.m., starting from the courthouse. Mayor’s Holiday Lighting: Bundle up and bring the family to kick off the holiday season at the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting at 5 p.m. Nov. 28 at O’Brien Park in Parker. The audience will enjoy a festive lineup of holiday entertainment, then join Mayor Mike Waid, town council, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and the Parker Chorale for a sing-a-long of “Silent Night” before thousands of lights in the park’s trees are illuminated. Holiday Fair and Artisan Show: Kick-start your holiday shopping with small businesses from around the state. There will be pictures with Santa, live music, vendor marketplace, silent auction and more. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Inaugural Elf Crawl: Find the perfect gift by visiting a local Littleton retailer on Nov. 29, Small Business Saturday. Stick around after shopping for the inaugural Elf Crawl benefiting Interfaith Community Services. For $20, a donation will be made to IFCS, and donors get tickets for drinks from participating downtown establishments from 7 to 10 p.m., along with a commemorative cup and an elf hat to stay warm. Open to all those 21 and older, purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com. Check in at Delizios, 2299 W. Main St., before heading out to spread holiday cheer. For more information, visit www.Littletonrocks.com. Lone Tree holiday tree lighting: Get into the holiday spirit at the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild’s annual Holiday Kickoff. The free 5 p.m. Nov. 30 event at the Lone Tree Arts Center will include a carols sing-along, cookies and cocoa, and the lighting of an 18-foot live holiday tree. The open event will be held outside on the LTAC Terrace.
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Cookies and Milk with Santa: Join Santa in the Food Court of the Outlets at Castle Rock for Cookies and Milk all day long on Dec. 2, 9 and 16. The cost is $2.50 per person or bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and cookies and milk are free. 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock. Great expectations for this event: Holiday dinner with Charles Dickens at Cherokee Ranch & Castle Dec. 4. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Castle Great Hall. Reservations: $70 per person, Reservations include Cash Bar, Dinner Buffet, Presentation, and Dessert & Coffee. The presentation includes excerpts from Dickens' beloved yuletide novel, as well as other works such as "Oliver Twist," anecdotes about the author, and his literary influences. Hometown Holiday Celebration: This free Highlands Ranch Community Association event includes the lighting of the Christmas tree, caroling, food, games, crafts and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. It is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Highlands Ranch Town Center. PJs with Santa: Arapahoe Community College will host PJ’s with Santa on Dec. 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with dinner, dessert, storytelling, games and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Admission is $3 for kids and $4 for adults. RSVP in advance at the ACC Student Affairs Office. For more information or to inquire about accommodations, call 303-797-5668. Chorale presents holiday show: Castle Rock Chorale kicks off its fourth season with a holiday show, “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” on Dec. 5. Tickets are available at the door. The cost is $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Show is from 7:30 to 9:30 at 2746 E. Fifth St. in Castle Rock. “A Classic Parker Holidays”: The Parker Symphony and Parker Chorale perform, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 and 6 PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For more information, go to Parkeronline.org.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair: Purchase handmade gifts at South Suburban’s 28th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Dec. 6. The juried show features 76 of Colorado’s finest crafters offering unique handmade items, ideal for gift giving. The show runs 9:30 am to 4 p.m. at South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Englewood Chamber’s Holiday Parade: The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce will hold a holiday parade at 10 a.m. Dec. 6, down Englewood Parkway from South Acoma to the Civic Center. For more information, visit www.myenglewoodchamber.com or call 303-789-4473.
“Reimagined Holiday Favorites”: A concert by the Colorado Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: coloradowindensemble. org. Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: This event is for children ages 2-12. $11 in advance, $15 day of the event, if not sold out. It is from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 6, Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. “A Christmas Carol”: Dec. 11-14 at PACE Center, 20000 Pike’s Peak Ave., Parker. Produced by Inspire Creative. Tickets parkerarts.org. Holiday Concert: 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Ticket prices: $7 in advance, $10 the day of the event, if not sold out. “Let It Snow”: Concert by Arapahoe Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. More information: Arapahoe-phil.org.
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Christmas Carriage Parade: The Parker Christmas Carriage Parade, a family-friendly event at noon Dec. 13, is following the theme “Let it Snow.” Experience the holiday feeling and enjoy the allequestrian parade clip-clopping through downtown Parker. The parade is made up of dozens of horse-drawn carriages, wagons and stagecoaches, all dressed up for the occasion. Ice sculpting, a petting zoo and pony rides begin at 11 a.m. Pictures with Santa will be $5, cash only, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa: This annual event at Englewood’s Malley Center includes all-you-can eat pancakes and will be held at 8:30 a.m. (with another seating at 9:30 a.m.) Dec. 13. Tickets: $4.50 for children 2-10; $5.50 for ages 11 and up; free for children under 2 years of age. Price includes breakfast, commemorative photo, and a gift for the kids. Tickets available at the Malley Center (3380 S. Lincoln Street), Englewood Recreation Center (1155 W. Oxford Avenue), and online. Holiday’s Evening at the Museum: The Friends of the Library and Museum and the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., present Holiday’s Evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14. The gentle glow of luminarias and the crackle of bonfires will light the way to wagon rides, refreshments and music from times gone by. Costumed interpreters will bring the past alive in the historic buildings and farmyard. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children, and can be purchased at the Littleton Museum and Bemis Library.
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29th annual Hanukkah Happening: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Northridge Recreation Center. To request an invitation, or for more information, contact Beth at chailandsranch@gmail.com.
ONGOING A Hudson Christmas: For a Hudson Christmas, Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, transforms into a winter wonderland with more than 100,000 lights shining the way. Dancing trees, a dazzling crystal lake, visits with Santa, wagon rides and even a candy-land adventure await visitors.Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for children. Little ones 3 and younger are free. Show times are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting Nov. 28, and every night Dec. 12 through Jan. 3. For more information, call 303-797-8565 or visit www. hudsongardens.org. Shows and concerts: The Lone Tree Arts Center hosts a variety of Christmas-themed shows in December, starting with a Cowboy Christmas on Dec. 3, a Big Band Christmas on Dec. 7, the Colorado Symphony’s Holiday Brass concert on Dec. 11 and Home for the Holidays from Dec. 18-24. For more information and tickets, visit www.lonetreeartscenter.com. Santa at the Mall: Santa Claus will be in the Alpine Village on the lower level of Park Meadows mall through Dec. 24. He is available to hear children’s wishes and for photos, and will pose for photos with pets Monday evenings from Nov. 17 to Dec. 15. For Santa’s hours, visit: www. parkmeadows.com/mallcoupons/san-
ta2014/park-meadows.pdf Holiday carriage rides: The Town of Parker is presenting free holiday carriage and wagon rides in downtown Parker. Rides are provided every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. during the 2014 season. Carriages pick up and drop off at PACE and at the O'Brien Park parking lot. No tickets are necessary (first-come, first-served). Friends’ Holiday Book Sale: Holiday shopping has never been easier than buying books at the Friends’ Holiday Book Sale, 9 a.m. to noon every day through Dec. 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Shoppers can browse hundreds of donated books at reasonable prices. Rink at the Rock: An outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock. Skate rentals and lessons are available through Feb. 16. Custom Holiday Hay Rides: Book a sleigh ride with draft horses Bella and Buster in the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Rides can be tailored. For booking, contact Carla Baca at 303471-7078 or carla.baca@hrcaonline. org. “Blossoms of Light”: Dec. 5 through Jan. 1 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Tickets: $5-$12, botanicalgardens.org. “Trail of Lights”: Dec. 5 through Jan. 1 at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, Wadsworth and Deer Creek. Tickets: $5-$12. botanicalgardens.org.
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