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Local event lineup offers summer fun for everyone

Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007

By Laurie Whittier
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

As Colorado’s snowcovered slopes give way to fields of green, the list of summer activities comes into bloom. And whether you’re a future Wind Crest community member or an area resident, there are more upcoming events nearby than you can shake a walking stick at.

Outdoor concerts
Free evening concerts are planned at two locations during June and July—one on Wednesdays in front of the Littleton Historical Museum and another on Thursdays at Highland Heritage Park in Highlands Ranch. Bring a comfy blanket, some goodies, and enjoy a variety of music against a picturesque Colorado sunset. To learn more, visit www.littletongov.org/museum/events/ or www.hrcaonline.org and click on Events.

Throughout the summer, Hudson Gardens Event Center (located near Wind Crest on Santa Fe) will present a host of musical acts including the Beatles tribute group Fab 4, soul/blues great Hazel Miller, the John Philip Sousa Band, The Lettermen, and more. Bring blankets and lawn chairs! For schedules and prices, visit www.hudsongardens.org and click on Concerts under the Calendars button, or call 303-797-8565.

Film on the Rocks
For entertainment with a twist, try Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks amphitheater in Morrison. Now through August, you can enjoy a band and a feature film together for just $8. Nestled in the foothills to the west, this breath-taking amphitheater was once listed among the Seven Wonders of the World.

Gradual earth movement slowly raised the great red sandstone ledges from the prehistoric ocean floor to form the amphitheater “walls.” Tickets are available at King Soopers. Visit www.redrocksonline.com for details.

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Georgetown railroad excursion
Attention railroad buffs and history lovers: this daylong trip to historic Golden and Georgetown on June 19 features a ride on the famed Georgetown Loop Railroad.

Make reservations and meet at Arapahoe Community College (ACC), just down the road from Wind Crest. The tour departs from there. Single tickets are $59 and couples are $115. Transportation, instructor presentation, and lunch are covered.

This package, which also includes a visit to the Colorado Railroad Museum, is part of ACC’s summer non-credit education program. For details about this trip and other opportunities, visit www.arapahoe.edu, click on Departments/ Programs and then the Community Education link. Or call 303-797-5722.

Fun in your own backyard
Wind Crest residents don’t have to leave home to enjoy warm-weather activities. Golf enthusiasts can polish their skills on the putting green. For those with a green thumb, the Wind Crest community garden offers space to plant and cultivate whatever you want—including your own produce!

If you’re a walker, hiker, or biker, don’t forget about all the trails along the Highline Canal, accessible just steps from your front door.

Here’s a list of more summer activities in our area:

• Night hikes & bird walks. Check out www.highlandsranch.org and click on outdoor education for affordable adventures like these, or call 303-791-2710.

• Chatfield State Park. Accessible from Wadsworth just south of C-470, Chatfield features 5,318 land acres and 1,412 water acres for swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and more. There’s even a floating restaurant at the marina where park-goers can launch their boats—or rent one for the day. Visit http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/Chatfield or call 303-791-7275.

• Cool down at an Ice Cream Social from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 11 at Civic Green Park. Entertainment provided by Swing Shift and the Highlands Ranch Concert Band. Check out the park’s features at www.highlandsranch.org/civicgreen.

• Browse the classic car show June 16 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. More than 100 entries are expected. Visit www.hrcaonline.org and click on Events.

• Denver farmer’s market. Located at the Highlands Ranch Town Center in Civic Green Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday all summer.

• For the kid in you . . . The Carson & Barnes Circus is coming to Civic Green Park June 1-3. If a carnival is more your style, make plans to attend June 9— 7 at Mountain Vista High School. Visit www.hrcaonline.org and click on Events.