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SUMMARY:NATIONAL HISTORY DAY JUDGE
DESCRIPTION:Be a judge for the regional contest for National History Day.\nJudges come from all backgrounds—\neducators\, historians\, and community members.\nThey interview middle and high school students about their projects and provide constructive feedback.\nIt’s easy\, it’s fun\, it’s educational\, it’s rewarding!   You choose one-half day or all day. \nLocal competition in our area will be held on \nFriday\, March 7\, 2026 at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood.\n \nPlease see the flyer/links below for more information\nTo register to become a judge\, click the REGISTER HERE button below.\n \nNATIONAL HISTORY DAY —INFORMATION\nJudging | National History Day in Colorado | CU Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences\n \nThe National History Day (NHD) theme for 2026 is *“Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform in History.”\n*** This theme invites students to explore transformative moments and their ripple effects across time.\n **Revolution**: A dramatic change—political\, social\, technological\, or cultural. Examples include the American Revolution\, Industrial Revolution\, or Civil Rights Movement.\n**Reaction**: How individuals\, groups\, or governments respond to change. This could be resistance\, adaptation\, or backlash.\n **Reform**: Efforts to improve or correct systems\, often sparked by revolutions or reactions. Think of the Progressive Era\, labor reforms\, or education reform.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/national-history-day-judge/
LOCATION:Bear Creek High School\, 9800 W. Dartmouth Pl\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80227
CATEGORIES:Local History
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SUMMARY:June Program:  “60 Years after the 1965 Denver Flood – The impacts and the legacy it left behind”
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 16\, 2025\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm   Program 7:00-8:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner tables before the program.\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\n \nJune 16\, 1965-June 16\, 2025\n \nConsidered one of the most devastating floods in Denver History\, the 1965 Flood caused major damage with resulting\nmajor changes to the area.  The flooding across the Arkansas and South Platte River basins claimed 24 lives and an\nestimated $543 million of property damage. Sixty years later\, we can reflect on the factors leading up to the flood and\nthe impacts of the disaster on the people and environment\, as well as the legacy and lessons learned. Join us for an\nengaging presentation by Laura Kroeger\, executive director of Mile High Flood District\, on the 1965 Denver Flood.\nAbout our Presenter:  Laura Kroeger\n \nLaura Kroeger is the Executive Director of the Mile High Flood District\, formerly known as the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. The MHFD was established by the Colorado legislature in 1969 to assist local governments in the Denver metropolitan area with multi-jurisdictional drainage and flood control challenges. MHFD covers an area of 1\,608 square miles that includes Denver\, parts of the six surrounding counties\, and 35 incorporated cities and towns. MHFD focuses its resources on over 1\,600 miles of major streams and serves a population of approximately 2.8 million. Laura has served as the executive director for over 3 years and prior to that has been a program manager and engineering director for the District. She has Bachelor’s of Science degree and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Laura also is active in the American Public Works Association and is the Technical Director of Leadership and Management for the association. She was also recognized in 2019 as one of the Top Ten Leaders in Public Works for that year. Laura played a crucial role in restructuring MHFD to align its organizational structure with strategic goals using a Watershed Management Approach. She also created an alternative process for project called Project Partners which pulls together designers and builders in the process of developing and building projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Program Guest Sponsor:\nTodd Mc Mahon\,  Aurora Historic Preservation\nInfo on upcoming anniversary program:  The History of Mission Viejo   (MV Company & MV Aurora)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Program Guest Sponsor:\nArchives and Local History (ALH)\,  Douglas County Library\nGreat opportunity to learn more about the Flood via the ALH Display.\nOne of the ALH Librarians/Archivists will be present to discuss this and more special library activities.\n \nj
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/june-program-60th-anniversary-of-the-1965-flood/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local History,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Program: FACTS AND FUN STORIES ON LIVING IN THE NEW DEVELOPING PLANNED COMMUNITY OF HIGHLANDS RANCH
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 18\, 2023\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner tables          before the program\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \nFun stories with \n\nDr. Marvin Beeman\, 1957 – 1968\, including riding a horse to a one room school with no water;\nPhilip Scott\, first to close on a Highlands Ranch home – rewarded with a steer; and\nGary Dani who worked for Mission Viejo and was involved with many community activities.\nThey tell great stories on adventures living in a developing community. Enjoy learning the early history of Highlands Ranch from these early residents.\n\nJoin us for an enlightening and fun evening.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/program-hr-stories-from-the-past/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
CATEGORIES:HR Then and Now,Local History,MEETING,Presentation
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