DUCKS

e crowd chanted, “Drop those ducks,” before the countdown started, and 7,500 plastic ducks fell with a whoosh into the water and oated downstream to the nish line at Highland Haven Creekside Inn. Eager fans gathered along the banks hoping their lucky duck would win the race.

Duck wranglers — actually Evergreen Fire/Rescue re ghters — stood in the water using what ap- peared to be lacrosse sticks to help the straggler ducks down the creek.

People bought ducks before the drop, each with a number. Prizes of $1,500, $1,000 and $500 were awarded to the ducks who crossed the nish line in rst, second and third places.

Proceeds from duck sales are used to fund other downtown Evergreen events such as the Holiday Walk plus a portion of the proceeds will go toward a new mural in downtown Evergreen organized by Leadership Evergreen.

In addition to the duck drop, children blew bubbles, had their faces painted, played games and painted ceramic ducks. e ceramic ducks were at a tent hosted by the Evergreen Art School and Go Paint! e two businesses have been teaming up for children’s summer art camps, so they decided to coordinate a duck-painting e ort at the duck derby to showcase art opportunities o ered for kids in Evergreen. e Dam Ducky Derby is an event attended by veteran duck-drop watchers and newcomers alike.

Before the duck drop, children already had painted 73 ducks, according to Jules Elders, owner of the Evergreen Art School.

Cameras were out everywhere as they took photos of the duck drop, their families and their friends. Of course, photos with ducks were a highlight.

Ali McCann and Nick Jungwirth, who live on Lookout Mountain, stopped in front of Cactus Jack’s where two oversized ducks were situated. McCann took a photo of Jungwirth holding a duck just like a photo she took of him last year when they attended the derby.

“We made it just in time (for the duck drop),” McCann said.

Jungwirth added: “ is is awesome.”

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FRIDAY

Center Stage Centennial Season kicko : Ovation West Performing Arts will kick o its Center Stage Centennial Season with a 1920sthemed costume party gala starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Center Stage eater. e event will feature live musical previews of the coming season, food and drinks at the Center Stage “Speakeasy,” a 1920s dance lesson, old-timey photo opportunities, a short historical lm and a silent auction. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit www. ovationwest.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Grass on the Gulch: Grass on the Gulch Bluegrass Music Festival will be Aug. 11-13 at 28625 Kennedy Gulch Road in Conifer. For more information, visit grassonthegulch. com.

Hole Tournament will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Buchanan ball elds. Up to 64 teams can be entered in the tournament. Proceeds bene t area kids’ programs.

Yart sale: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen is hosting a Yart sale on Saturdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. Bring extra and unused art supplies to the gallery by Aug. 19, and they will be distributed to local elementary school programs along with a signi cant portion of the Yart sale proceeds. e gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Cars and Co ee: Cars and Coffee, a show for car enthusiasts, will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays until Aug. 26 in front of Olde’s Garage on Evergreen Parkway. ere’s no registration fee. Bring your classic car or stop in to check out the vehicles. Free co ee and doughnuts. Donations bene t Mount Evans Hospice.

SUNDAY

Rocky Mountain summers showcase: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen will host “Flower Power” landscapes from Aug. 13-Sept. 23. e gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Kids Triathlon: e Kids Triathlon for children 5- to 10-years old starts 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.

UPCOMING head 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 720-536-0069.

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.

Evergreen Area Republican Club: e Evergreen Area Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway. e speaker will be Dr. John Witwer, former state representative. Visit evergreenarearepublicanclub.org for more information.

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Season Preview at Cactus Jack’s: Evergreen Chamber Orchestra: Season Preview Concert at Cactus Jack’s will be at 6 p.m. ursday, Aug. 31, at Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill, 4651 Highway 73. Enjoy a taste of the music ECO will perform throughout the next season and a complimentary dinner. For more information and tickets, visit evergreenchamberorch.org.

ONGOING

ESA looking for board members: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is looking to ll two vacant boardmember positions. It is looking for energetic and environmentally friendly people who are ready to make a di erence in the Evergreen and surrounding foothills community. For more information, email info@sustainevergreen.org.

Saturday

“Spirited Flight”: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen next to Java Groove will host “Spirited Flight” with ight-related art until Aug. 12. e show features birds, insects and other ying creatures. e gallery is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit www.shadowmountaingallery. 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.

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.

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. Contact volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.

ConiferFest: ConiferFest music festival will be from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the open space adjacent to Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Conifer. Tickets are $10 at the gate, and food from food trucks, and beer, wine and margaritas are an additional cost. Parking is free. For more information, visit coniferfest.com.

Corn Hole Tournament: e third annual Toss for a Cause Corn

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 Arrow-

EHS poms car-wash fundraiser: e Evergreen High School poms will host a car wash and bake sale fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 at True Clean in El Rancho across from Walmart.

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.

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/emotionalsupport/.

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.