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Littleton

Nov. 10

The Arapahoe County Veterans Service Office will have its third
annual Treats for Troops Bake Sale to raise funds for a local
nonprofit that supports veterans from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10
in the lobby of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334
S. Prince Street, Littleton. Proceeds will benefit Freedom Service
Dogs, an Englewood-based non-profit that provides service dogs to
veterans who return from service with a life-altering
disability.

Nov. 10

Homeschool Science Days. Recommended for kindergarten through
fifth grade. Home school parents take advantage of time scheduled
just for your children to experience naturalist-guided programs
that usually require larger classroom numbers. Visit
www.sspr.org/nature for curriculum and logistical details.
Additional afternoon sessions will be added when waitlists develop.
Meet at the Solar House Classroom next to the Carson Nature Center
in the park. To register log on to www.sspr.org or call
303-347-5999. Explore our collection of skulls and learn how
anatomy and dentition (tooth arrangement) can help you identify
bones, animals, and how they lead their lives from 10 a.m. to noon
Nov. 10.

Nov. 10

Full moon walk. Challenge your senses as a naturalist guides you
on an exciting, moonlight adventure through a riverside forest from
7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Meet at the Solar House Classroom next to the
Carson Nature Center in the park. To register log on to
www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.

Nov. 12

Cooley Lake Nature Walks. Explore Cooley Lake wildlife area on a
naturalist-guided walk from 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 12. This area has
limited public access to protect wildlife. Please call 303-730-1022
to register. Meet at the Solar House Classroom next to the Carson
Nature Center in the park. To register log on to www.sspr.org or
call 303-347-5999.

Nov. 12

Natural Plant Dyeing Colors from the Plant World. Create
beautiful natural colors from plant dye substances. Participants
will learn how to properly gather plant material and prepare a dye
bath; discover which mordants are toxic and which are not; and
handle traditional dyestuff with protein fibers such as wool.
Safety considerations and storage techniques will be discussed.
Join us and take home some beautiful samples and wonderful ideas
from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 12. Meet at the Solar House Classroom next to
the Carson Nature Center in the park. To register log on to
www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.

Nov. 12

Our Little Miss is the world’s most prestigious children/young
women’s scholarship pageant Nov. 12 in the Candlewood Suites in
Englewood. This will be an open state pageant for any girl or woman
who would like to compete in a pageant that focuses on poise and
communication as well as natural beauty. Get more information and
download the state paperwork at www.coloradoourlittlemiss.com. They
are also offering Mister Livin’ Doll, a pageant for boys 0-6 years
of age.

Nov. 12

Inside Look at Front Range Christian School will be at 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 12 at Front Range Christian School, 6657 W. Ottawa Ave. Ste
A-17, Littleton. A 360-degree look at FRCS’s elementary school that
includes a meal, a tour, and free admission to a silent
auction.

Nov. 12

Nature. Come join the fun, learn about nature and watch
Roxborough State Park change with the season. Park naturalists will
lead you on a journey of discovery through our guided hikes and
activities. Programs are free, however, please remember that all
vehicles entering the park must purchase a $7 daily pass or display
a $70 annual pass. Unless otherwise indicated, programs require
reservations. For program information and reservations call the
park at 303-973-3959. Patio Geology will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 12.

Nov. 13

Come to the Second Wind Fund’s inaugural chili cook off from 3-7
p.m. Nov. 13 at the Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe
Drive,Littleton. All proceeds to go to Second Wind Fund, Inc.
Prices for attendees are $12 advance, $15 at the door, $10 for
students and seniors, and kids under 10 are free. Prices to compete
as a chef are $35 for chili chefs, $20 for student/teen chefs, $100
for restaurant chefs, and $20 for salsa/guacamole chefs. Visit
www.runningguru.com/event/SecondWindChiliCookOff to register as an
attendee, chef, or sponsor. Second Wind Fund provides professional
counseling services to uninsured and underinsured youth at-risk for
suicide. Please contact Joanna Studeny at JoannaStudeny@gmail.com
or 404-386-9521 for more information.

Nov. 14

“Isn’t that Spatial? Geography’s Relevance to the 21st Century,”
presented by the Student Affairs Office at ACC, is at 7 p.m. Nov.
14 in the Half Moon. The guest speaker, Joseph Kerski, serves as
Education Manager for the Environmental Systems Research Institute.
Kerski will speak about the use of Geographic Information Systems
and how the spatial perspective to solve problems from the local to
global scale has become standard business practice in many
organizations and government agencies. This event is free and open
to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information,
contact the ACC Student Affairs Office at 303-797-5668.

Nov. 15

Memory Screening. Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services and
the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America are encouraging members of
the community to take a pro-active step toward memory health by
taking advantage of free, confidential memory screening through the
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s ninth annual National Memory
Screening Day Nov. 15. Visiting Angel staff members will administer
the memory and cognitive screenings, which consist of a series of
questions and tasks, and takes approximately five to 10 minutes.
Screening results are not a diagnosis but will provide a current
memory and cognitive baseline that the individual can share with
their primary care physician. Call 720-981-0804 in advance to
schedule an appointment.

Nov. 15

Nature Pals Animal Athletes. Imagine what would happen if
animals could compete in world Olympics. Compare your fitness to
that of animals and be truly astounded with their non-human feats
from 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at South Platte Park. Meet at the Solar
House Classroom next to the Carson Nature Center in the park. To
register log on to www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.

Nov. 15

Nov. 18

Friday Night Firesides. Try some delightful new twists on this
roasted marshmallow classic, with entertainment while you digest.
Prepare for lawn seating or indoor fireplace if inclement weather
from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Meet at the Solar House Classroom next to
the Carson Nature Center in the park. To register log on to
www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.

Nov. 18

The National Center for Atmospheric Research will have a Doppler
on Wheels hands-on demonstration Nov. 18 at the Arapahoe Community
College Littleton Campus. The event will begin with the Doppler on
Wheels presentations and a discussion about careers in atmospheric
research from 9:30-11 a.m. in room M3130. The hands-on Doppler on
Wheels and GPS Advanced Upper-Air Sounding System demonstrations
will follow from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Parking Lot G. RSVP by Nov.
7. For accommodations and more information, contact the ACC Student
Affairs Office at 303-797-5668.

Nov. 19

Family Fun Walks. Discover how many animals are lurking around
South Platte Park that you never see. Through games you will learn
how animals hide themselves and how you can blend in to observe
animals from 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 19. Meet at the Solar House Classroom
next to the Carson Nature Center in the park. To register log on to
www.sspr.org or call 303-347-5999.

Nov. 19

Mastering High-Altitude Food Preparation at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19
at the Arapahoe County CSU Extension 5804 S. Datura St., Littleton
CO 80120. Cost $20. Preparing food at Colorado’s high altitude
requires some special considerations. We’ll answer your questions
about high-altitude baking, cooking and candy-making just in time
for the holidays in this workshop, presented by the Arapahoe County
CSU Extension.

Nov. 19

Nov. 19-20

Red Bird Craft Sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 and 8 a.m.
to noon Nov. 20 in Grant Fellowship Hall, at Littleton United
Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Littleton. Various handmade
items, made within an 80 mile radius of the mission in Kentucky
will be for sale, including Christmas ornaments, wooden toys, a
variety of Nativity Sets, corn shuck items, jewelry, jams, woven
baskets, and many more gift items.

Nov. 20

Tree Climbing. No experience necessary. A certified instructor
provides all the ropes and safety equipment. Use arborist ropes and
harnesses to pull yourself over 50 feet into the canopy of the
riverside cottonwoods of South Platte Park for a unique and
rewarding view of the forest from noon to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Meet
at the Solar House Classroom next to the Carson Nature Center in
the Park. To register log on to www.sspr.org or call
303-347-5999.

Nov. 30

Science Café, which will feature author Michael W. Carroll, will
be from 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 30 in room M1950 at the Arapahoe Community
College Littleton Campus. Carroll will speak about weather on other
planets and moons. The Science Café, which is presented by the ACC
Biology Department, is free and open to the community. Free food
will be available for the event, which is limited to 30
participants. To RSVP, contact Celia Norman at
celia.norman@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5851.

Nov. 26

Expert crafter Pat Vick will present two identical workshops on
creating a miniature holiday window scene from 10 a.m. to noon and
2-4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Bemis Public Library. These classes are open to
adults and children age eight and older who are accompanied by an
adult. Participants must bring $2.50 for materials. Wear an apron
or “crafty clothes.”Since space is limited, call the library at
303-795-3961 to register for one of the workshops. Bemis Public
Library is at 6014 S. Datura Street in Littleton.

Dec. 3

Family Caregiver Support Group at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic
Church in Littleton will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at St.
Frances Cabrini Catholic Chuch, 6673 West Chatfield Ave.,
Littleton.

Dec. 9

The merry musicians of the Littleton Symphony promise a
delightful program of cherished seasonal favorites along with some
musical surprises at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Littleton United Methodist
Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Dec. 10

Dec. 11

Columbine Ladies annual Holiday Pot-Luck Dinner will be from 4-7
p.m. Dec. 11 at Riverwalk Clubhouse, 2751 W. Riverwalk Circle in
Littleton. Members and perspective members welcome. Limited
seating. Call Betty Johnston at 303-792-8646 to RSVP. Please bring
an unwrapped children’s gift to donate to The Bridgeway Home.

Dec. 17

Holiday Market. When it comes to last minute holiday shopping,
why fight the crowds at the malls when you can shop the Young
Entrepreneurs’ Holiday Market at The Crazy Merchant, Inc.? Drop by
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 17. The Crazy Merchant, Inc., the
impeccable gift, jewelry and beading store will be having a holiday
market featuring vendors between the ages of 8-18 years old who
will be selling their handmade crafts, baked goods and
inventions.

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