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10 The News-Press
June 5, 2014
NEWS IN A HURRY
OUT OF THE BLUE
Celebrate the town’s trails
The Town of Castle Rock is marking National Trails Day with a work day along one of the most beautiful trails in the area, Memmen Ridge Open Space. Volunteers are needed to help maintain and restore sections of the nearly two-mile soft-surface trail on June 7. Registration and complimentary breakfast begin at 8 a.m.; work on the trail begins at 9 a.m. Tools will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves. For more information or for preregistration, go to CRgov.com/trailsday.
The Colorado Joint Counterdrug Task Force, along with special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, landed a Black Hawk helicopter May 21 at Castle Rock’s The Rock Christian Academy in honor of Red Ribbon Week. Castle Rock police officers and firefighters were also on hand for the event, which commemorated DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs. Courtesy Photos
Ballots mailed to affiliated voters
Ballots for the Douglas County June 24 primary election will be delivered to voters by mail. If an affiliated voter has not received a ballot by June 9, a replacement ballot may be requested by contacting the Douglas County Elections Division. To receive a ballot for the primary election, a voter must be affiliated with one of the three participating parties: American Constitution, Democratic, or Republican. An unaffiliated voter may affiliate with one of three participating parties at any time up to and including Election Day. The Douglas County Elections Division office also provides services online at DouglasVotes.com. Residents can check voter registration status, change their address and more. GoVoteColorado.com offers residents an online voter registration form if they have a valid Colorado driver’s license or Colorado identification card. Voter registration forms are also available in person. They can be obtained and turned in at the Elections Division office at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock.
Flag retirement rite set
The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs, Boy Scout Troops 780 and 316 and Cub Scout Troop 784 will conduct a Flag Day ceremony/retirement ceremony at 10 a.m. June 14 in the Castle Rock Fire Department parking lot. When an American flag becomes faded or torn and should no longer be displayed, it is to be properly retired.
What’s on the horizon. Lone Tree, Colorado
Free fishing weekend scheduled for June 7-8
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public that Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 7 and 8. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state that weekend. Although a license is not required that weekend, all other rules and regulations will apply. Anglers should consult the 2014 Colorado Fishing Brochure for specific regulations and restrictions for the waters they’ll be fishing. To purchase a license or for more information about fishing, go to www.cpw.state.co.us/ thingstodo/Pages/Fishing.aspx
MILESTONES
Lone Tree, Colorado
Put us on your spring and summer calendar. The RidgeGate community is thriving this season, with many fun, free events that will inspire you and your family to reconnect with nature, move your body, and meet your neighbors. Plan now to join us. Friday, June 6, 6:30 – 8pm
beautiful outdoor setting at the state-of-the-art Lone Tree
Free Nature Hike: Botany of the Ute
Arts Center. Find the full schedule and purchase tickets
Location: Register online to receive details
at lonetreeartscenter.org.
To those who know Colorado’s botanical secrets, there’s a bounty waiting in the hills. Learn about the sources
Saturday, June 21, 7:30 – 9pm
of food, shelter, tools and pigments that were available to the Ute tribe, who lived in this area for hundreds of
Free Nature Hike: Celebrating the Summer Solstice
years before Western settlers arrived. Ages 5+.
Location: Register online to receive details
Register at ridgegate.com/events.
Experience the spirituality of nature on a summer solstice
Education
Nathan Worts, of Castle Rock, graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics. Nathan will continue coursework this fall at CSM toward a master’s in applied physics. He is a 2010 graduate of Castle View High School. Rachel Deyoe, of Castle Rock, was awarded the presidential scholarship from Cornell College. Zachary Johnson and Spencer Traut, of Castle Rock, were awarded dean’s scholarships from Cornell College. Courtney Linch, of Castle Rock, was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Colorado State University. Jill Seeland, of Castle Rock, was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at San Jose State University. Guinevere Swierczek, of Larkspur, received a new graduate student scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year. Swierczek is a graduate student in the school of library and information management.
hike up to the bluffs trail summit. We’ll learn about how
Friday, June 13, 4–5:30pm
RidgeGate Walk Concert: 17th Avenue All-Stars Location: Prairie Sky Park (just west of the Rec Center)
Enjoy a concert out on the grass with free live music,
the solstice has been celebrated throughout history, and in a variety of cultures. It’s a beautiful way to mark the first evening of summer, and the longest day of the year. Ages 8+. Register at ridgegate.com/events.
food trucks and activities. This month, hear longtime Denver favorite a capella group, 17th Avenue All-Stars. Take a walk on the one-mile paved path around the park, grab something to eat at a food truck and enjoy the summer sounds.
June 20– August 1 (multiple dates)
RidgeGate Presents Tunes on the Terrace
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Free Yoga in the Park Location: Belvedere Park (between RidgeGate Parkway and RidgeGate Circle on Belvedere Lane)
Show off your best tree pose! Grab your yoga mat for this free Yoga in the Park class in Belvedere Park. No yoga experience is necessary, and no registration
Location: Lone Tree Arts Center Terrace Theater
is required! Classes take place on the last Tuesday of
This summer, RidgeGate is proud to again sponsor
each month throughout the summer. In case of heavy
Tunes on the Terrace, a series of summer evening
rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. Ages 8+.
concerts featuring performances ranging from the symphony to Motown and everything in between. Enjoy dancing under the stars to live music in a
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