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HAPPENINGS
at 9 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. Children swim in the Buchanan Park pool, ride their bike and run around the Buchanan ponds. Cost is $35. For more information and to register, visit evergreenrecreation.com.
Moonlight Soiree: e Moonlight Soiree sponsored by Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice will start at 5:30 p.m. ursday, Aug. 17, at the Evergreen Lake House. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $350 or $4,000 for a patron table seating eight. For more information and tickets, visit mtevans.org/supportmount-evans/moonlightsoiree.
Indian Hills Centennial Celebration: e Indian Hills Centennial Celebration will be Aug. 18-20. On Friday, starting at 6 p.m., there will be a movie and live music at Arrowhead Park with food for sale. From noon-4 p.m. Saturday will be the community center open house with local history speakers, a building plaque dedication and a time capsule sealing. From 2-6 p.m. Sunday, will be a barbecue at the community center.
Barbed wire removal: Wild Aware is sponsoring volunteer barbed wire removal days at DeDisse Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19. For more information, visit wildaware.org.
Boogie at the Ranch: Boogie at the Ranch will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Nelson ranch. Proceeds bene t the Mountain Resource Center. For more information and tickets, visit boogieatthebarn. com.
ESA fundraiser: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is hosting a fundraiser from 4 p.m. until close Aug. 24 at the Evergreen Bread and Cocktail Lounge. Ten percent of proceeds from that evening will be donated to support programs run by ESA. For more information, call 720-5360069.
Evergreen Fine Arts Festival: e Evergreen Fine Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25-26 at the Buchanan Fields. is juried ne art show also has children’s activities, live music, food and drink, and free shuttle service.
EPiC performances: Evergreen Players presents EPiC, Evergreen Players Improv Comedy, Aug. 25-26 at Center Stage eatre, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for student, and may be purchased online at www.evergreenplayers.org or by calling 720-515-1528.
Mountain Community Barefoot Mile: e Mountain Community Barefoot Mile will be Aug. 26 at the Marshdale elds. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds raised go to JOY International, which helps rescue children from child slavery. For more information, www.joy.org/ barefoot-mile-events.
Wildlife in Conifer: e Conifer Historical Society will sponsor a presentation on Wildlife in Conifer by Jacob Sonberg, wildlife o cer with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Little White Schoolhouse 26951 Barkley Road. Cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. RSVP at ConiferHistoricalSociety.org.
ONGOING
Adult grief support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice is o ering a seven-week in-person adult grief support group. e next group starts June 1 and runs every ursday through July 20, with no session on July 6. e group will meet from 2-3 p.m. at the Mount Evans o ce, 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. Reservations are required. Call 303-674-6400 to sign up.
Blue Spruce Habitat volunteers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers. A variety of opportunities and exible schedules are available on new construction sites as well as for exterior minor home repairs. No previous construction experience needed. Contactvolunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.
EChO needs volunteers: e Evergreen Christian Outreach ReSale Store and food pantry need volunteers. Proceeds from the EChO ReSale Store support the food pantry and programs and services provided by EChO. ere are many volunteer options from which to choose. For more information, call Mary at 720673-4369 or email mary@evergreenchristianoutreach.org.
LGBTQ+ teen book club: Resilience1220 is o ering a LGBTQ+ teen book club that meets from 4-6 p.m. the fourth Monday at the Resilience1220 o ce next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. e group’s rst book is “Hell Followed With Us.” For more information and to register, visit R1220.org.
Hiwan Museum summer hours: Hiwan Museum is open for tours from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Outdoor self-guided tours are available at any time. Large groups are encouraged to call 720-497-7653 to make arrangements.
ESA EverGREEN Re ll Station: EverGREEN Re ll Station (re ll your laundry detergent, lotions, soaps and more.We have many sustainable products available). e
Re ll Station is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month in the Habitat Restore in Bergen Park, 1232 Bergen Parkway.
Support After Suicide Loss: Heartbeat and Resilience1220 o er Support After Suicide Loss from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth ursday of the month for ages 14 and older. Join in-person or online. Suggest donation is $15. For location, visit R1220. org.
Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 o ers a monthly workshop for highly sensitive people to help them live healthy and empowered lives from 3:30-4:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Visit R1220.org for more information.
Caregiver support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice o ers a monthly group to provide emotional support services for caregivers helping ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. An in-person support group meets every third Monday from 4-6 p.m. at 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. For more information, visit mtevans.org/services/ emotional-support/.
Parkinson’s disease support group: A Parkinson’s disease support group meets the rst Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen. For more information, email esears@parkinsonrockies.org.
Mountain Foothills Rotary meetings: Mountain Foothills Rotary meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays both in person at Mount Vernon Canyon Club at 24933 Club House Circle, Genesee, and via Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/81389224272, meeting ID 813 8922 4272, phone 346-248-7799.