BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Highlands Ranch Historical Society - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Highlands Ranch Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thehrhs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Highlands Ranch Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230913T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20221130T184549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T005207Z UID:1814-1694628000-1694635200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:HRHS Board of Director Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Ranch Board of Director’s Monthly meeting\, held on the Second Wednesday of every month. \nVia Zoom. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/hrhs-board-of-director-meeting-2023-09-13/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Via Zoom CATEGORIES:MEETING ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BOD-GAVEL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230821T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230613T001813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T211625Z UID:2240-1692642600-1692649800@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: FYI-Life Upon the Wicked Stage DESCRIPTION:(Photo above: Opening night at Vassar Playhouse June 18\, 1970. Coming up on 53 years since opening!) \nFYI-LIFE UPON THE WICKED STAGE\n\nMonday\, August 21\, 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 \nVeda Rogers and her husband followed her dreams resulting in sixteen seasons owning a summer theater in a rural Kansas country barn (the Vassar Playhouse in Osage County\, Kansas).  Her husband also purchased what became a dinner/theater showboat and then laid tracks around the theater property for a dinner/theater train.   \nVeda included her children and furnishings in the productions.  She kept great ledgers\, auditioned and hired professionals and non-professionals\, and kept lots of pictures and negatives. These photos and stories of stage plays and musicals will have you remembering great times. Join us for a fun evening and wonderful memories. \nABOUT OUR PRESENTER:  VEDA ROGERS \nVeda attended the University of Kansas – Voice & Music Education.  She taught private voice lessons and was a substitute teacher in the public schools for Winchester\, Junction City & Winfield\, KS\, 1957-1973. She then joined the Southwestern College music faculty as an adjunct instructor for voice & music theater 1973-1978. From 1978-1985\, Veda was a Full-time Actress\, Accompanist & Business Manager for the Vassar Playhouse.   \nVeda began a banking career and was Admin. Officer for the Central Bank of Kansas City for 14 years\, 1986-2006. When she retired\, she established their historic home in KC as the Gladstone Manor Bed & Breakfast.  \nVeda’s Book\, “Life’s About A Dream” was published in 2012 and limited quantities are available for purchase and author signing before and after the program.  Cash and check only please.\n \n \n \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/program-life-upon-the-wicked-stage/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Opening-Night-6-18-1970.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230809T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230619T202453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225039Z UID:2252-1691575200-1691589600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:TOUR: Cherokee Castle with Meg and John--Royalty and VIP focus! DESCRIPTION:Cherokee Castle Tour\n\nwith Meg and John\n\n\nWednesday\, August 9\n\n10 am – 1 pm\nBox lunch is included\n\n $40 HRHS Members\n$45 Non-HRHS Members\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this special\, private tour of the Cherokee Ranch Castle\, led by Tweet Kimball’s caterer and butler\, Meg Anderson and John Lake. Other Docents will be available.\n\n\nGet the inside scoop on the Castle!\nView the beautiful antiques\, architecture\, and hear stories about Tweet and her escapades over the years.  Meg and John will discuss and display items not usually included on regular tours\, many focusing on the special topic of Royalty and VIPs at the Castle!\n\nThe Castle is a unique treasure in Douglas County\, not to be missed. Spectacular views of the front range of the Rockies from the Terrace\, windows\, and top of the Castle!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the tour\, which will last approx. 90 minutes\, we will then head back to the Great Hall or the Terrace for lunch (included)\n\nBeautiful views and great company all around!\n\n\nTransportation to the Castle is on your own.\n6113 Daniels Park Rd\, Sedalia\, CO 80135\nNOTE: this tour always fills up!!   Don’t delay\, reserve today!\n\n(This is a special discounted rate\, as well as a longer tour with Meg and John\, and then the pleasure of staying for  lunch. What a deal!)\n\nNOTE:  Specific details regarding meeting location and confirmation of registration will be sent separately. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/cherokee-castle-tour-with-meg-and-john-royalty-and-vip-focus/ LOCATION:Cherokee Castle\, 6113 N Daniels Park Rd\, Sedalia\, CO\, 80135\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1602-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230717T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230619T204020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T231806Z UID:2255-1689618600-1689625800@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: Entertaining VIPs & Royalty at Cherokee Castle DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY  MEG ANDERSON AND JOHN LAKE \n \nMonday\, July 17\, 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\nTweet Kimball\, the owner of Cherokee Castle and Ranch\, entertained friends\, political leaders and royalty. Meg Anderson was the caterer and John Lake was the butler for these events.\nMeg and John will share a PowerPoint on the history of the castle. Catering royal dinners\, greeting\, and taking care of VIPs and Royalty were exciting events.  They will share fascinating stories about these events and personal stories of their friendship with Tweet and other interesting experiences during their 40 year history at the castle.\nThere will be a drawing following the program of Meg’s cookbook\,\n“Castle Entertaining from Ranch Hands to Royalty”.\nMeg’s cookbook will be available for purchase at 6:30 P.M. and following the program.   \nABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:\nMeg Anderson and John Lake are well known to Highlands Ranch Historical Society Members!  In addition to being Lifetime Members of the Society\, they are long-time Highlands Ranch Residents\, as well as having Worked (and Played!) at Cherokee Castle for many years.  Meg was caterer to Tweet Kimble\, and John was Butler and all around everything at the Castle.  They know the Castle\, the People\, the Land\, and the Stories!\nHave you been on a HRHS annual tour of the castle?\nCheck our website at http:theHRHS.org for info on our next castle tour.\nSPECIAL GUESTS:   HRCA  Highlands Ranch Community Association will be present\, showcasing one or more of their many special activities and areas.\n \nLindsey McKissick\,Communications Manager & Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund Principal Officer\, HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area \nThe HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area is a 13-square-mile wildlife habitat conservation property in Highlands Ranch. The mission is to improve wildlife habitat\, inspire the next generation of nature stewards\, and ignite a lifelong love of the outdoors for all. Our programs offer environmental education opportunities from Pre-K to gray with an emphasis on giving our community local access to a wild place all while protecting habitat for wildlife. \n \nCHEROKEE CASTLE       Cherokee Ranch & Castle representatives will be on hand to display their many activities and events. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/program-entertaining-vips-royalty-at-the-cherokee-castle/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1602-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230630T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230630T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230619T222443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T033131Z UID:2264-1688117400-1688135400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:TOUR: Douglas County Sheriff-- Law Enforcement Training Facility; Firing Range and Vehicle Training Facility DESCRIPTION:Douglas County Sheriff:   Law Enforcement Training Facility: Firing Range and Vehicle Training Facility\n9:30 am- 2:30 pm         Friday\, June 30\n  $50  HRHS Members    $55  Non-HRHS Members\nBox Lunch and Bus Transportation is INCLUDED!\n\n   Deputy Brian McKnight\, Presenter\n\nUnique opportunity to tour these two premier training facilities here in Douglas County\, get some “hands on” experiences and enjoy lunch and transportation to both locations.\n The Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training facility (HRLETF)\nis currently used for firearms and other training by approximately 64 city\, county\, state and federal law enforcement agencies with over 2800 users. The HRLETF also features several civic activities during the year to include the BSA Eagle Scouts\, Civil Air Patrol and 4-H clubs. The facility also houses the County Sheriffs of Colorado Association headquarters (since 1999) and NecroSearch International.\nWith “state of the art” equipment and facilities\, it remains the premier law enforcement training facility of the Front Range.\n(Note HR History Buffs–this is located in the area of the former Arapahoe Hunt Club)\n\nThe CODE 303 Drivers Training facility provides Douglas County and other metro-area public-safety agencies a safe place to teach advanced decision making; proper pursuit driving and pursuit termination; communication while driving; defensive driving; day and night driving\, inclement weather skills; vehicle dynamics\, and limitations; motorcycle officer certifications; crash investigation training and the most recent approaches to traffic incident management.\nMeeting Location June 30 at 9:30 am is Dad Clark Park and Ride\, \n8392 S. Burnley Court\, Highlands Ranch URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tour-douglas-county-sheriff-law-enforcement-training-facility-firing-range-and-vehicle-training-facility/ LOCATION:DAD CLARK RTD PARK AND RIDE\, 8392 S. Burnley Ct.\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80126 CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/dc-sheriff-logo-big.png ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230512T175612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T224940Z UID:2195-1687201200-1687206600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:The History of the Power Grid and America's Secure Energy Future DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 19\, 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\nGlenn Rhoades will present an overview of the work he has done since 2011 on existential threats to the US and Colorado power grids. He will also provide a brief overview of how critical both water and power infrastructures are woven together into the very fabric of life throughout history. Glenn will describe a journey that started with his work on sustainable human habitat in 1978\, the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011\, and the study of the US EMP Congressional Commission in 2014.\nAlso included are: Roman Aqueducts\, Nuclear Coolant Water Security\, Viruses  And America’s Secure Energy Future. \nThree US Congressional EMP Reports of 2006\, 2008\, and 2017 presented to the nation that both water and power are threatened as never before envisioned by modern human society.\nWhy is there such a surge of interest in this topic?\nWhat is the science behind the threats to the power grid? How safe is our national power grid? How safe is our worldwide power grid? Can a small part of America be bold enough to show the rest of the country that the protection of both water and power systems\, at a minimum\, is a goal? Can we as a community working together\, with a complex mix of players\, guard against newly discovered existential threats that could take these resources away forever?\nIs it possible that damage to only nine of the 55\,000 grids could cause a complete grid down environment for many years? What would that look like?  Why would it take many years to get our grids operational again?\n \nMr. Rhoades will address these questions and participate in follow up discussions about the electrical grid challenge. Reference material can be found in the partnership work done with actor\, Dennis Quaid in his movie found at www.griddownpowerup.com and www.blackskyevent.com.\nABOUT OUR SPEAKER\, GLENN E. RHOADES\n \nGlenn E. Rhoades\, Director of National Operations of The Electromagnetic Pulse Task Force on National and Homeland Security\, which is an official US Congressional Advisory Board working at supporting the EMP Congressional Caucus Co-Chaired by Colorado Representative (R) Doug Lamborn and New York Representative (D) Yvette Clarke.\nGlenn was the founder\, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Nanotech Initiative\, Inc.\nPrior to that\, he spent 35 years at Martin Marietta/Lockheed Martin\, Home Depot\, Best Buy\, Lowes\, and Jefferson County Government and State Initiatives in various positions including: engineering planning\, sales/consulting\, interior space and facility operations\, and administration and subcontract management.\nGlenn has been involved with projects including the Instrumentation and Flight Safety System Program\, the Small Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Program\, the Peacekeeper Missile Program\, the Barstow\, California Heliostat Project and was involved with various interplanetary spacecraft.\nIn 2014 he joined the EMP Task Force under the leadership of The US Congressional EMP Commission Chief of Staff\, Dr. Peter V. Pry and became its National Director of Operations.\nMr. Rhoades has helped author and develop critical infrastructure legislation with state legislators in Utah\, Colorado\, Montana\, and Florida under the topic of establishing Critical Infrastructure Resiliency Initiatives (CIRI) for those states.\nSPECIAL BUSINESS GUEST:  Seed Solar is a renewable energy company helping homeowners and businesses produce their own electricity on site. This helps create predictability and sustainability for their electricity consumption and bill. We also empower homeowners to take back control of their power when the grid goes down by offering premium home battery backup systems that can power your home on and off the grid URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/the-history-of-the-power-grid-and-americas-secure-energy-future/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Glen-Picture-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230515T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230412T222815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T180626Z UID:2141-1684177200-1684182600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Douglas County Colorado: Prehistory to 2020 DESCRIPTION:Historic Douglas County\, Inc Presents Its New Book \nDouglas County Colorado: Prehistory to 2020\nMonday\, May 15\, 2023  6:30 pm Doors Open\, 7:00-8:30 pm program\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n4800 McArthur Ranch Rd\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n\n  \nIn the early 1990s\, Douglas County was the fastest growing county in the U.S.  By 2020\, it had surpassed 350\,000.  For most of its 160-year history\, the county was overwhelmingly agricultural. But over time\, its farms\, cattle ranches\, and dairy farms were replaced by subdivisions\, shopping centers\, and towns of varying size. While parts of the county grew rapidly\, the people in other parts decided to remain small. Historically\, all residents experienced both natural disasters and human-made calamities. They experienced economic depressions and periods of prosperity. For decades\, they have worried about their water supply\, how much growth they wanted\, and how to create a livable future. The most important part of the Douglas County story is its hardworking and forward-looking people who argued about many things while they loved DC as a wonderful place to live. \nHistoric Douglas County\, Inc will introduce its new book Douglas County Colorado: Prehistory to 2020 and highlight several of its surprising contents in a PowerPoint presentation. \n \nPresenters: \n\nTim Weber is on the board of Historic Douglas County\, Inc. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and taught graduate-level history in four different institutions for thirty years in Colorado\, Kentucky\, Illinois\, and Tennessee. He and his wife Linda have lived in Castle Rock since 2005.\nLarry Schlupp is a longstanding member of Historic Douglas County\, Inc.\, Larkspur Historical Society\, and Colorado Preservation\, Inc. Larry had a long career in the telecommunications industry in the U.S. and the U.K. Larry and his wife Julia live in Perry Park and have been residents of Colorado since 1993.\n\n \nThe book will be available for purchase the evening of the May 15 presentation.  The book is available on Amazon.com. \n  \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/douglas-county-colorado-prehistory-to-2020/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Book.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230222T221521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T235026Z UID:2082-1681756200-1681763400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: Deep Roots--TREES Then and Now In and Around Highlands Ranch DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 17\, 2023  6:30 pm Doors Open\, 7:00-8:30 pm program\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n4800 McArthur Ranch Rd\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \nTrees have played an important role in the growth and development of this Northern Douglas County area.  From the earliest tropical forests of millions of years ago\, to today’s modern TREE CITY USA designation\, the trees of Highlands Ranch and the local area have continued to flourish\, with deep roots in our community.  Petrified wood found locally reveals the former tropical landscape that today we call Douglas County.  The early pioneers relied upon the Timber Culture Act to provide acres of free government land\, and the many forests supported the lumber industry.  Today\, there are thousands of trees in Highlands Ranch\, and the community proudly boasts the designation of Tree City\, USA.  In April of 2022\, that designation was once again bestowed upon HR for the 34th year!   This program will be presented in two parts–the THEN\, looking at the history of trees and their significance in and around Highlands Ranch\, and the NOW\, which will explore the role trees play in the modern community\, including the Tree City USA award. \nABOUT OUR PRESENTERS: \nNancy Linsenbigler\, HRHS Board Member and Long TimeDavid Johnston\, President of Highlands Ranch Historical Society\, will discuss the THEN\, history of local Trees. \n  \nStephen Looney\, Arborist with Highlands Ranch Metro District\, will discuss the NOW\, trees and their importance to Highlands Ranch. \nHighlands Ranch Metro District Forestry Technician Steve Looney prunes a large juniper tree in one of the Metro District’s 26 parks. Highlands Ranch has been named a Tree City USA for the 34th consecutive year by The Arbor Day Foundation. \n  \nSPECIAL BUSINESS SPONSOR GUEST\, STOP BY THE TABLE AND GET YOUR GARDEN QUESTIONS ANSWERED–\nThe Gardens at Highlands Ranch\n \nhe Gardens is a plant nursery and gift store. We specialize in trees\, shrubs and perennials suited for Douglas County. Our colorful annuals will brighten pots and garden beds from spring until fall. Explore the selection of fountains\, bird baths\, pots and statuary to accent your yard during the fall and winter months\, we focus on houseplants to give your home an inviting feeling. In our gift store\, you will find unique home decor items. At Christmas time we bring in poinsettias\, holiday decorations\, fresh cut and artificial trees to celebrate the season. We are happy to answer your gardening questions all year. Come visit us at 9542 S. University Blvd. in HR URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/program-deep-roots-trees-then-and-now-in-and-around-highlands-ranch/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_4272-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230320T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20230222T205642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T003522Z UID:2076-1679338800-1679344200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:CATTLE\, RANCH HANDS and HARD WORK on the PHIPPS RANCH in the 1960’s DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 20\, 2023  \n6:00 pm Doors Open\, Be sure to come at 6 pm for a self-guided tour of the beautiful Mansion\n\n 7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Mansion\n9950 E. Gateway Dr.\,  Highlands Ranch\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \nRoy Dixon\, who once was a young cowboy on the Phipps Ranch\, (the young man above\, wearing a red shirt)\,  has returned to the days of his youth!   Roy will delight the audience with his tales of life as a ranch hand\, working cattle\, the land\, and the 60’s. Just what is involved in “working cattle”??  What types of chores must be done to keep the cattle in check\, and his job!??  The Phipps Ranch\, also known as Highlands Ranch\, was indeed a working cattle ranch since being purchased by Lawrence Phipps Jr. in the 1930’s.  There are many aspects to running a ranch\, and ranch hands were a critical component to keeping cattle happy\, healthy and profitable. \nRoy will share his memories of working on the ranch during the 1960’s\, including \n\nsome of the people who he worked with (Bob Swofford\, Bud Morgan and John Peraro other ranch hands)\ncaring for the cattle and all that entailed\nlife on and off the ranch\n\nRoy will also touch upon the State of the Cattle Industry Today. \nSpecial Guests who will be sharing a bit of stories include John Peraro (fellow ranch hand) and Dr. Marvin Beeman (veterinarian) \nThis is a special presentation and will be held at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm for self-guided tours of the Mansion\, aided by Docents strategically placed throughout the Mansion. \nThe program starts at 7:00 pm. \nPre-registration is Required \n \nAbout our Presenter:   Roy Dixon\nRoy is returning to Highlands Ranch for this special talk from his home in Kansas. As a youth here in Colorado\, his parents were friends with Lawrence C. Phipps Sr.\, Jr.\, and the Third. After college\, Roy worked full time for Mr. Phipps and served under Bob Swofford\, General Manager and Bud Morgan/Assistant General Manager and Foreman. Mr. Phipps Jr.\, Bob Swofford and Bud Morgan’s key focus on him was to be both a focused cowboy AND diversification in the business world. The combination was and is a must.    Today\, Roy owns a successful business\, Highlands Lifestock Service\, and is highly involved in the community. Among his pursuits: Lifestock\, Nutrition\, Formulated Rations\, Feed\, Management Programs\, Cattle Procurement\, Agri-Business\, Business Development and Growth\, Government and Public Relations. He serves the greater Kansas and Surrounding Regions. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/ranch-hands-cattle-and-hard-work-on-the-phipps-ranch-in-the-1960s/ LOCATION:Highlands Ranch Mansion\, 9950 E. Gateway Dr.\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80126\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Young-Roy-and-Poco-Colorado-Operations.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20221125T210845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T010921Z UID:1746-1676919600-1676925000@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:FIRST FAMILY: THE LIFELONG ROMANCE OF MARTHA AND GEORGE WASHINGTON DESCRIPTION:FIRST FAMILY: THE LIFELONG ROMANCE OF \nMARTHA AND GEORGE WASHINGTON\nMonday\, February 20\, 2023  7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center\,\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \n  \n In 1759\, when George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis\, neither bride nor groom could possibly have imagined the many aspects of the life they would share through the next thirty-eight years.  This presentation is an in-depth look at America’s First Couple and the ways in which they worked with and supported each other through the tumultuous period that marked the beginning of this nation’s history.  It is a fitting way to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day.\n \n About our Presenter: MARY SUDMAN DONOVAN\n\nMary Sudman Donovan is a published author and former college professor.  She earned her doctorate in history at Columbia University and taught at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and Hunter College of the City University of New York.  Among her books are The Thirteen Colonies Cookbook\, published in 1976 for the US Bicentennial Celebration and George Washington at Head Quarters\, Dobbs Ferry\, a day-by-day account of the joint encampment of the French and American armies just prior to the Battle of Yorktown. Currently she is retired and living at Wind Crest in Highlands Ranch.\n\nSPECIAL GUESTS:  COLORADO CHERRY COMPANY \n(soon to be LEGACY PIE COMPANY)\nThey will be providing some delicious samples of CHERRY PIE!\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: Pies will be available for purchase at the meeting until they are sold out\,\nPre-orders receive their pies first!\nPayment at the meeting when you pick up your goodies!\nView the Pre-Order Form above to see the pies and prices–\n10″ Tart Cherry Pie\nMini 5″ Tart Cherry Pie\nTart Cherry Hand Pie\nTart Cherry Streusel Cutie Pie\nGLUTEN FREE 10″ Tart Cherry Pie\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n  Monday\, February 20\, 2023  7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center\,\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/first-family-the-lifelong-romance-of-martha-and-george-washington/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Brutus-Stears-The-Marriage-of-Washinton-to-Martha-Custis-1849.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20221125T214429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T180302Z UID:1754-1673895600-1673901000@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:MARIA VON TRAPP (as portrayed by Elsa Wolff) THE STORY BEHIND AND BEYOND "THE SOUND OF MUSIC" DESCRIPTION:Maria von Trapp    (as portrayed by Elsa Wolff)\n The Story Behind and Beyond     “The Sound of Music”\nwith special musical guests De Ja Vu Quartet\, and group Sing-A-Long led by Elsa (Maria) on her guitar!\nMonday\, January 16\, 2023  7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center\,\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \n\nMatriarch of the Trapp Family Singers\, Maria von Trapp (1905-1987) is a woman of passionate faith and uncompromising determination.  From orphan to Baroness\, she leads her family from being refugees to an internationally known singing group.   Sharing memories from pre-WWII Austria to the 1965 release of The Sound of Music\, Elsa Wolff presents the story of the Trapp Family and their journey to a new home in America.  Step back in time to meet Maria von Trapp\, a funny\, lively and unforgettable woman via this entertaining Living History program. Will there be singing? Naturlich! (Of course!) Q&A following program.\nBe prepared to wear a smile and Sing-A-Long. \nAbout our Presenter:Elsa Wolff\n \nElsa Wolff has been a storyteller\, singer and speaker for 20 years.\nShe has recently added Maria von Trapp to her Living History repertoire.\nElsa captivates the audience with her personable performance as Maria.\nSpecial Musical Guests DeJa Vu a cappella Quartet\, representing the Skyline Chorus\, join Elsa in the Group Sing-A-Long and also perform.\nMonday\, January 16\, 2023          7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center\,\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/1754/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MARIA-VON-TRAPP-FAMILY-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20221125T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221126T170125Z UID:1766-1671040800-1671044400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:2022 ANNUAL MEETING of the HRHS DESCRIPTION:Highlands Ranch Historical Society\nANNUAL MEETING OF HRHS MEMBERS\n \nWednesday  December 14\, 2022\n6-7 pm\nJoin us in virtually celebrating this memorable year for the Historical Society!\nThe Board of Directors is inviting all current HRHS Members  to attend the 2022 Annual Business Meeting.\nThe meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM from the comfort of your own home!\n\n\nReview the main accomplishments of 2022\n\n\nDiscuss the upcoming 2023 activities and events planned.\n\n\nThink of this as a Virtual Happy Hour\, so bring along your beverage of choice\, sit back\, listen and participate. We want to hear from you directly\, and we will open up the microphones at the beginning and at the end of the presentation.\n \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83210852625\nMeeting ID: 832 1085 2625\nTo Join this Zoom Meeting you will need to install ZOOM onto your computer or phone\,\nif you do not already have it\,  download and run Zoom.   \n This should be done before the meeting\, to give you plenty of time to be ready and joined no later than 6:55 pm.\nLogin in will be open at 5:55 pm on December 14.\nThe Presentation starts at 6 pm.\nYou can also call in for an audio-only presentation (no video):     +1 346 248 7799 URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/2022-annual-meeting-of-the-hrhs/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Via Zoom CATEGORIES:MEETING ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/annual-meeting-graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220918T202537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T190552Z UID:1516-1669055400-1669060800@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: Mile Houses along Cherry Creek DESCRIPTION:                                                                                                                        MILE HOUSES ALONG CHERRY CREEK\n\nMonday\, November 21\, 2022  6:30 pm Book Signing\, 7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center\,\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \nThe Cherry Creek Valley has long served as a major transportation corridor\, from Native American footpaths to the proposed route of Interstate 25.\nIn the 1860s\, six “Mile Houses” along Cherry Creek provided food\, lodging\, and other services for travelers heading to\, or returning from\, Denver and the “Pike’s Peak” gold fields.\nNamed for their distance from Denver\, the mile houses sat on the combined Smoky Hill and Cherokee trails.\n17 Mile House \n \nThe fate of the six houses varied greatly.\nTwo remain\, open to the public as living history farms.\nA third was converted into a garage of a private residence.\nTwo houses are completely gone\, one replaced by urban sprawl\, the site of the second now under water.\nThe sixth house was moved to a small eastern Colorado town\, where it served as a liquor store.\n20 Mile House \n \nLee Whiteley is a 4th generation Coloradan who now lives in Centennial. He graduated from the University of Denver and spent two years in the U.S. Army\, including a year in Vietnam. Lee took a very early retirement from the City and County of Denver\, where he was a computer programmer-analyst. He and wife Jane have authored seven books on transportation history in the West\, including books on the Cherokee Trail and Smoky Hill Trail. This is Lee’s fourth presentation to the HRHS.\n \nLee will have some of his books for purchase and signing at 6:30 pm and after the program.  Cash or checks.\n \nMonday\, November 21\, 2022  6:30 pm Book Signing\, 7:00-8:30 pm program\nHighlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center\,\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/1516/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Seventeen-Mile-House-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220727T210302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T011615Z UID:1457-1666033200-1666038600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: Highlands Ranch and the Colorado Gold Rush Sparked By Local Creek DESCRIPTION:Program: Highlands Ranch and the Colorado Gold Rush Sparked By Local Creek\nMonday\, October 17\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 pm for book signing and refreshments.\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n \nThis presentation is about two discoveries: a recent very minor discovery by Rolf Asphaug of an intriguing little label on a local map\, and the earthshaking\, world-changing 164-year-old discovery which that label referenced. It is mainly of the 1859 Colorado Gold Rush started on rivers that go through the Highlands Ranch area and utterly transformed our region\, but also how any one of us today can rekindle our history by keeping our eyes open to little things around us.\nRolf’s HRHS slide show (with captions) arose from on an article he recently wrote for his local homeowners’ association newsletter and later posted on the NextDoor website. This posting gained nearly 1\,000 “likes” and prompted nearly 200 comments\, including wonderful additions. He later developed his article into a presentation to support his becoming a Certified Interpretive Guide under the National Association for Interpretation … and now has revised and expanded it for the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. History told by a series of pictures.\nRolf Asphaug\n\nRolf Asphaug is a retired General Counsel for the Regional Transportation District. He is a volunteer park patroller and naturalist for Jefferson County Open Space\, Chatfield State Park\, Castlewood Canyon State Park\, Staunton State Park\, Golden Gate Canyon State Park and at the Carson Nature Center at South Platte Park. He is a former president of the Colorado Mountain Club and a founding board member of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.\nRolf’s wife’s great-great-grandparents came to Colorado in the 1859 Gold Rush\, and her great-great-grandmother’s journal became a book – “Mollie: The Journal of Mollie Dorsey Sanford in Nebraska and Colorado Territories” – that is still in print today. Mollie’s home is still standing in downtown Littleton – a house bought by gold dust.\n                                                            Skot Latona                                                                                                    \nSkot Latona will be narrating Rolf’s historical slide presentation and adding additional information. He is bringing panning equipment (and may even share some locations to pan with us).\nSkot has served as the Manager of South Platte Park\, South Suburban Parks and Recreation\,  in Littleton\, since 2010 after managing the interpretation and education programs for the previous 12 years.  He has led nature and cultural heritage tours through Littleton\, around the west\, and internationally for over 30 years and is a trainer for public\, nationally recognized Interpretive Guide certification courses\, Colorado Native Plant Master\, and Audubon Master Naturalist and Master Birder programs.  Skot’s mentor in gold panning was the late Ray Simpson\, state representative\, mining expert\, former commissioner of the Colorado Land Board and amateur prospector who developed S Platte Park’s gold panning field trips for 4thtgraders since the mid-1990s.\n \nGOLD PANNING  DEMONSTRATION and Hands-on Practice\nGold panning\, also known as placer mining is the technique used capture gold that has been deposited in streams and rivers through erosion\, glacial action and general movement of earth.   Also known as free gold because it has broken free of where it was deposited in the earth eons ago in what is generally believed to be the explosions of neutron stars. Members of the Gold Prospectors of the Rockies Gordon Smith and his wife Yvonne\, will be on hand to demonstrate this technique. Gordon is on the board of the club and will also be happy to answer any questions about club activities and membership\n \n \nTHREE authors will have their books for purchase and signing. \nCash and Checks only for PATHWAY TO GOLD and ENGLEWOOD’S AMAZING HISTORY.\nCredit Cards accepted for FINDING GOLD IN COLORADO books.\n \nJuly 20\, 1858:  Gold was found in Little Dry Creek that later became the Englewood\, CO area. It changed the course of history in the United States.\n“Englewood’s Amazing Story” by Douglas Cohn is about the many inspiring and inventive people who have made their home in Englewood\, CO. It also includes a fascinating\, easy to read history our area played in the Colorado Gold Rush.\nDouglas Cohn is a Colorado native and longtime Englewood resident who has a big heart for history. He fell in love with Colorado history in the 8th grade when he was a picture of the “face on the barroom floor” in Central City. He is a graduate of Englewood High (1965)\, the University of Colorado (1969) and the Conservative Baptist Seminary (1972). He ran a halfway house in Denver for six years for homeless young people. His family owned the Bonnie Brae Hobby Shop.\nDoug has served on the Englewood Historic Preservation Society Board for 10 years. He loves learning about history and has shared history stories in the Englewood Schools\, senior centers and History Camp Colorado. He is active in the Rocky Mountain Railroad Heritage Society and has been working with the City of Englewood to produce the YouTube video series “Englewood: Moments in History”.\n\nLee and Jane Whiteley have written seven books relating to the history of transportation in the West. Their latest book is “Pathway to Gold\,” a history of the Smoky Hill Trail. This wagon and stagecoach road was blazed specifically for the 1859 “Pike’s Peak” gold rush. The trail ran from several Missouri River towns to Denver.\nLee is the featured presenter for our November 21\, 2022 program\, where he will discuss these transportation pathways and the importance to our area\, along with fascinating information about the many “mile houses” that ran from Denver to Parker. Two of these Mile Houses are still available for visiting and reliving the past! Lee will also have an assortment of his 7 books.\n \nFinding Gold in Colorado\nKevin Singel caught gold fever at the age of six when his father read a National Geographic magazine article about gold prospecting to him. Arriving in Colorado in 1989\, one of his first weekends was spent buying gold pans and learning to pan. He is passionate about the hobby and art that is small scale mining and prospecting. Kevin authors the website www.FindingGoldinColorado.com. “In recent years\, his interest has become a passion with his book as a tangible result.” Kevin also manages the Facebook group ‘Finding Gold in Colorado’.\nMonday\, October 17\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 pm for book signing and refreshments.\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/gold-is-was-here-from-dry-creek-to-the-mountains/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Gold_Leadville_Colorado_USA_16995523120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220514T224914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T195527Z UID:1390-1664618400-1664629200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Tour: Fairmount Cemetery Symbolism Tour DESCRIPTION:FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY TOUR:  SYMBOLISM\nSaturday\, OCTOBER 1\, 2022\n10 am – 1 pm \n $50 HRHS Members\n$55 non-HRHS Members  \nPlease join us at the beautiful  Fairmount Cemetery discovering the symbolism that may illustrate the “Divine purpose which animates human endeavor…” Learn to read the art’s unfolding stories by decoding the symbols’ meanings on this tour.\nFor example\, what does an anchor signify??   Or an angel??   Or a bird??\n\n\nUndoubtedly you will gain a new appreciation and “eye” for carved stones (tombstones\, building stones and more!)\nMeet your tour guides at the Little Ivy Chapel – they will assist you during this walking tour of Fairmount Cemetery.\nFollowing the walking tour\, we will meet in the Chapel in the Pines for a box lunch (included) and informal visit with our tour guides  as we discover interesting facts about the buildings\,  Fairmount\, and one another!\nAfter the formal tour and refreshing lunch\, feel free to explore Fairmount on your own.  Map and suggestions provided.\n\nTour Registration Form Hard Copy–Click HERE URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tour-fairmount-cemetery-symbolism-tour/ LOCATION:Fairmount Cemetery\, 430 S Quebec St\, Denver\, CO\, 80247\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_1286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220919T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220518T215957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T203002Z UID:1398-1663614000-1663619400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: Space – The Final Frontier – Where Are We and Where Are We Going? DESCRIPTION:Space – The Final Frontier – Where Are We and Where Are We Going?\n\nMonday\, September 19\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nJim Barnard\, President of the Denver Space Society (a chapter of the National Space Society)\, will enlighten us on the Latest Developments in Space.\nØ  Why Space and Why Spend the Money?\nØ  Space Stations – International\, Chinese and Others\nØ  Commercial Space – A Development Whose Time Has Come!\nØ  Exploration – Humans to the Moon\, Mars and Beyond!\n\nThe Denver Space Society (a chapter of the National Space Society) has this as its mission: Our mission is to promote the exploration and expansion of space exploration and operations by both human and robotic means beyond Earth orbit\, and to promote education of students of all ages\, especially in the Science\, Technology\, Mathematics\, Art and Medicine [STEM(A&M)] disciplines for the benefit of all humankind.\n  \n\nJim Barnard has been involved in aerospace activities since grade school. In high school\, he designed and had fabricated and static tested a liquid propellant rocket engine. Following college\, he was commissioned and served as a missile maintenance officer on Minuteman ICBM’s. On release from active duty\, Jim spent the next twenty years working directly in the aerospace industry\, and has kept up with space activities as a member and chapter president of the National Space Society’s Denver Space Society chapter.\n\nMonday\, September 19\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/whats-happening-in-space/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Picture1.svg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220514T224037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T195305Z UID:1385-1661853600-1661864400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Tour: MELVIN SCHOOLHOUSE &  MELVIN-LEWIS CEMETERY DESCRIPTION:MELVIN SCHOOLHOUSE &  MELVIN-LEWIS CEMETERY TOUR\nTuesday\, August 30\n10:00am to 1:00pm\nSpeakers: \nGary O’Hara\, President\, Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society\n&\nLee Whiteley Author and Historian\n$25 HRHS Members     $30 Non-HRHS Members includes lunch\nDo you know where “Melvin\, Colorado” was?\nWhat is so special about the Melvin-Lewis Cemetery?\nHow many bodies are buried there??\nWhere were the Mile-Houses and major transportation routes and what important role did they play in the settlement of Denver and the Cherry Creek Valley?\n\nGary O’Hara\, President of the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society\, and Lee Whiteley\, famed local historian and prolific author\,  will fill in the answers to the above.  Explore the fascinating history of Melvin\, CO.  Find out about the Mile Houses along present-day Parker Rd. Visit the Melvin School\, which is celebrating it’s 100th Anniversary this year!  Walk through the Melvin-Lewis Cemetery (wear very sturdy shoes or the cactus will bite!) and think about the sacrifices that many of those buried there gave for our behalf.\n \nBoxed lunch is supplied\, which we will enjoy in the Melvin Schoolhouse\, a well -preserved 1 1/2 room structure hidden in plain site!    Bring your water. sturdy walking shoes\, walking stick\, hat\, and sense of adventure as we travel off of the beaten path in our own backyard!\n\n Transportation is on your own to these nearby yet oh-so-far-away locations in Aurora on/near Parker Rd.\n\nRegistration Form Hard Copy:  Click HERE URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tour-melvin-schoolhouse-melvin-lewis-cemetery/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_2569.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220815T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20211210T080446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T200301Z UID:902-1660590000-1660595400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:"Tree of Hope--Anne Frank's Father Shares His Wisdom With an American Teen and the World" DESCRIPTION:“Tree of Hope–Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom \nWith an American Teen and the World”\nMonday\, August 15\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n \nAuthor and motivational speaker\, Cara Wilson-Granat shares uplifting lessons gleaned from a 20-year correspondence with Anne Frank’s father.\nThis PowerPoint program is a historical re-cap of Anne Frank and her family\, in particular her father\, Otto Frank\, and how this legendary Holocaust survivor–who believed in the power of love over hate–transformed an entire “family” of young people who reached out to him\, including Cara.\nSome of Cara’s letters from Otto Frank were used by investigators from Cold Case. 60 Minutes showcased examples of various Cold Case scenarios that determined who most likely turned in hiding families shortly before the end of the war.\nCara has donated letters from Otto Frank to the U of SC Anne Frank Center\,  an official partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. This collection establishes the Anne Frank Archive on the 75th anniversary of her diary.\nLocated on the U of SC campus\, it brings to life the experience of the Frank family and four others who spent two years hiding in Nazi German-occupied Amsterdam during World War II.\nThe Franks were discovered in 1944 and sent to concentration camps shortly before the end of the war. Otto was the only member of his family to survive.\n  \nCara Wilson-Granat is an author\, storyteller\, motivational speaker\,\nTEDx speaker\, and World Class Performer.\nCara is often asked to be a consultant for\, as well as a participant\, in documentaries on Otto Frank. She is a board member of Uplift Us—a 501c(3) Movement of Kindness for the Homeless\, and ImpactAVillage\, a non-profit committed to improving healthcare and education in villages around the world. An avid animal and nature lover\, she lives in Colorado with her husband\, Peter and Maine Coon cat\, Boo.\nCara’s book\,  “TREE OF HOPE\, Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom With An American Teen and the World”\, will be available for purchase and book signing\n before (6:30 – 7) and following the program. Cash and Checks only.\n  \n\nMonday\, August 15\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\n\n\n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tree-of-hope-anne-franks-father-shares-his-wisdom-with-an-american-teen-and-the-world-2/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BOOK-COVER-PIC-2-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220722T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220514T222248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T233637Z UID:1371-1658482200-1658500200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Tour: Douglas County Sheriff Law Enforcement Training Facility and Vehicle Training Facility DESCRIPTION:Douglas County Sheriff:\nLaw Enforcement Training Facility: Firing Range and Vehicle Training Facility\nFriday\, July 22\n9:30 am- 2:30 pm\n  $50  HRHS Members\n$55  Non-HRHS Members \nBox Lunch and Bus Transportation is INCLUDED!   \n Deputy Brian McKnight\, Presenter  \nUnique opportunity to tour these two premier training facilities here in Douglas County\, get some “hands on” experiences and enjoy lunch and transportation to both locations.\n The Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training facility (HRLETF) is currently used for firearms and other training by approximately 64 city\, county\, state and federal law enforcement agencies with over 2800 users. The HRLETF also features several civic activities during the year to include the BSA Eagle Scouts\, Civil Air Patrol and 4-H clubs. The facility also houses the County Sheriffs of Colorado Association headquarters (since 1999) and NecroSearch International.  We will also watch a demonstration by the Canine officers.\nThe future of the HRLETF is delineated by its new Mission Statement. With “state of the art” equipment and facilities\, it remains the premier law enforcement training facility of the Front Range.\n(Note HR History Buffs–this is located in the area of the former Arapahoe Hunt Club)\n\n\nThe CODE 303 Drivers Training facility provides Douglas County and other metro-area public-safety agencies a safe place to teach advanced decision making; proper pursuit driving and pursuit termination; communication while driving; defensive driving; day and night driving\, inclement weather skills; vehicle dynamics\, and limitations; motorcycle officer certifications; crash investigation training and the most recent approaches to traffic incident management.\n \n\nRegistration Form\, Hard Copy\, Click HERE\nMeet at the RTD Park and Ride at HR Town Center\, where we will board the bus for transportation to both Doug Co Sheriff Venues URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/1371/ LOCATION:DAD CLARK RTD PARK AND RIDE\, 8392 S. Burnley Ct.\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80126 CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dc-sheriff-logo-big-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20211212T042756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T031525Z UID:907-1658170800-1658176200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Norman Rockwell\, My Neighbor\, My Friend DESCRIPTION: \nNORMAN ROCKWELL\, My Neighbor and Friend\nby Oliver “Cookie” Kempton\n \nRegistration Required\nMonday\, July 18 \, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\n        Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n4800 Mc Arthur Ranch Road. Highlands Ranch\n\nNorman Rockwell held up a friendly mirror of our lives.\nMillions of Americans viewed his illustrations on the cover of the “Saturday Evening Post”.\nThis PowerPoint presentation is a Behind The Scenes look provided by his Stockbridge\, Massachusetts neighbor\, model and young friend\, Oliver “Cookie” Kempton.\nOliver will present his personal view and stories as well as the insights of how\, when\, and the why of Rockwell’s paintings.\nThis presentation will contain pictures of Rockwell\, his models as they pose for the paintings\, and the\nsteps from sketches to the final painting.\n \nFrom the book\, “102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell”.\nWhen Norman Rockwell was a young illustrator\, in his early twenties\, he was told if he wanted to make something of himself\, he should shoot for the stars. The top market for illustrators was The Saturday Evening Post. Norman painted two covers and made a sketch for a third. He took the train to Philadelphia where he presented his work to the Post’s art editor. Norman was left to wait impatiently. When the art editor returned\, he was informed that the Post would purchase both of the finished works\, wanted him to develop the sketch for a third cover and was ready to commission three more. Rockwell and the Post would be associated for the next 47 years.\n \n  Don’t miss this “tell all” opportunity to see what it was like to be Norman Rockwell’s neighbor\, model\, and friend.\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\nMonday\, July 18\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Suggested Donation at Door for non-HRHS members\n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSouthridge Recreation Center Upstairs Auditorium  4800 McArthur Ranch Road   Highlands Ranch 80130\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/norman-rockwell-my-neighbor-my-friend/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Triple-Self-Portrait-pose-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220514T220459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T233440Z UID:1368-1656496800-1656507600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Cherokee Castle Tour with Meg and John DESCRIPTION:Cherokee Castle Tour  with Meg and John\nWednesday\, June 29\n10 am – 1 pm\nBox lunch is included\n  $35 HRHS Members      \n$40 Non-HRHS Members   \n \nJoin us for this special\, private tour of the Cherokee Ranch Castle\,\nled by Tweet Kimball’s caterer and butler\, Meg Anderson and John Lake.\n \nAn additional Castle Docent will also be on hand to lead portions of the tour!\nGet the inside scoop on the Castle!\n   View the beautiful antiques\, architecture\, and hear stories about Tweet and her escapades over the years.\nThe Castle is a unique treasure in Douglas County\, not to be missed. Spectacular views of the front range of the Rockies from the Terrace\, windows\, and top of the Castle!!\nFollowing the tour\, which will last approx. 90 minutes\, we will then head back to the Great Hall or the Terrace for lunch (included)\nTransportation to the Castle is on your own.\n6113 Daniels Park Rd\, Sedalia\, CO 80135\n\nRegistration Form Hard Copy–Click HERE\nNOTE: this tour always fills up!!\n Don’t delay\, reserve today!\n(This is a special discounted rate\, as well as a longer tour with Meg and John\, and then the pleasure of staying for  lunch. What a deal!) URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/cherokee-castle-tour-with-meg-and-john-2/ LOCATION:Cherokee Castle\, 6113 N Daniels Park Rd\, Sedalia\, CO\, 80135\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cherokee-castle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220511T214949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T215247Z UID:1336-1655751600-1655757000@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:The Land & People of Cherokee Ranch DESCRIPTION:CHEROKEE CASTLE AND RANCH\nPRESENTED BY\nMEG ANDERSON AND JOHN LAKE\n Monday\, June 20\, 2022   from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm \n\nDoors open at 6:30 for refreshments and book sales and signing.\nMembers no charge\, $3 suggested donation for non-HRHS members.\nRegistration Required \n \nLocation: Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center  4800 McArthur Ranch Road Highlands Ranch 80129\nTweet Kimball\, the owner of Cherokee Castle and Ranch\, entertained friends\, political leaders and royalty.\nMeg was the caterer and John was the butler for events.  Meg and John will share a video about the history of the ranch and castle produced by Mark Stevenson. They will also share fascinating personal stories of their friendship with Tweet and some interesting experiences during their 40 year history at the Castle.\nMeg’s cookbook\, “Castle Entertaining from Ranch Hands to Royalty” will be available for purchase\nat 6:30 P.M. and following the program.\nChecks and cash only.\nHave you been on one of our HRHS annual tours of the castle?\nCheck out the upcoming Tour of Cherokee Castle with Meg and John\n–Wednesday\, June 29 from 10 am-1 pm\n\nRegistration Required URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/the-land-people-of-cherokee-ranch/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_1600-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221012T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220514T215734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T020731Z UID:1363-1654684200-1665585000@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Denver Mob Tours DESCRIPTION:Denver Mob Tour\n10:30 am -2 pm\nCost: $45 HRHS members         $50 Non- HRHS members\n   Wednesday\, October 12   SOLD OUT \n\n\n\nSmall group  tour to 20 sites in Denver\, followed by lunch at Gaetano’s.\nMeet at Gaetano’s Restaurant where our Tour Leader Tom Hackett will pick us up\, and transport us to Denver’s North Side for a driving tour and narration of these sites and people. We finish our tour at Gaetano’s Restaurant\, which was owned by the Smaldone family.\nLunch is NOT included in the cost\, that is additional for each person.  Prix Fixed menu\, Red (spaghetti and Meatball) or White (fettuchini alfredo with chicken)\, soup or salad\, bread\, non-alcoholic beverage for $20.  Tax and gratuities added on by the restaurant.  Alcoholic drinks or dessert are available for additional cost. Expect total cost to be approx. $30.\n  \n\n\nTour Registration Form (hard copy)  Click Here\nTransportation to Gaetano’s is on your own       Lunch is on your own\, approx. $30 URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/denver-mob-tours/ LOCATION:Gaetano’s Restaurant\, 3760 Tejon St.\, Denver\, CO\, 80211 CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mob-tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220428T025217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T030046Z UID:1304-1652727600-1652733000@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Legendary Ladies of the West DESCRIPTION:LEGENDARY LADIES OF THE WEST\nThe Legendary Ladies is a volunteer\, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization which exists to promote the history of women of the West.\n\n\n\nTravel back in time with us to hear the stories of real women who made a significant impact on the West.\n\n\n\n\n\nLet us entertain you with lively\, historical portrayals of these unique women.\nJoin us in an educational adventure as we share with you past women’s accomplishments!\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 16\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\n\n\nSouthridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\n\nRegistration Required\n \nThe Legendary Ladies performing this evening include:\nJosie Bassett – Homesteader\, Rancher and Rustler   1874-1964\nNotorious\, generous\, strong-willed and loveable—mix those qualities together and you’ve got Josie Bassett\,\nmoonshiner\, rustler\, and homesteader who lived the simple life despite world changes around her. Delightful. 1920’s Western Costume\n\nLola Montez – Actress and Dancer   1818-1862\n Flamboyant dancer and actress\, Lola Montez enjoyed worldwide fame while critics alternately praised and railed against her.\nWildly adored by the American public\, she reached her height of popularity in California during the gold rush years. Lively and entertaining.\nInductee in Theater Hall of Fame.   Victorian Costume\n\n\nAnne Evans- 1871-1941 Cultural Pioneer\nBorn in Colorado\, Anne Evans helped to transform Denver into a “City Beautiful”.\nShe was influential in the founding the Denver Art Museum\, Denver Public Library and restoration of the Central City Opera House.\nShe worked for the recognition of American Indian art\, especially in the Southwest. Fascinating.\nInductee in Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame and Colorado Business Hall of Fame. 1930’s Costume\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 16\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\n$3 Suggested Donation at Door for non-HRHS members\n\nRegistration Required\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSouthridge Recreation Center\nUpstairs Auditorium\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\n Highlands Ranch 80130\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/legendary-ladies-of-the-west-2/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MAY-2022-FLYER.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220428T193344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T193556Z UID:1324-1651132800-1656608400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Joe Blake Made Highlands Ranch Into Hometown USA DESCRIPTION:Joe Blake Made Highlands Ranch Into Hometown USA\nArticle Written by Shirley Cavanaugh\, Publicity Chair HR Historical Society\nVideo Tribute and Oral History by Mark Stevenson\, Special Projects\, HR Historical\nJoseph B. Blake might not be known to most Highlands Ranch residents\, yet because of Joe\, they enjoy the highest quality of life. Joe passed away on Feb. 15\, 2022\, leaving a rich legacy of countless accomplishments benefiting Colorado’s communities and people\, especially Highlands Ranch.\n Joe’s journey to help develop the new town of Highlands Ranch—which officially opened in September 1981—began on Feb. 1\, 1980\, when he became senior vice president for Mission Viejo Company’s Colorado Division. At the time\, the Douglas County News-Press said the company had been building homes in the Denver area and had “recently acquired the 22\,000-acre Highlands Ranch on which a balanced satellite community of 30\,000 dwelling units will be built over the next 25 years.”\n“When I was offered the job\, the opportunity was unbelievable\,” said Joe\, a lawyer by profession. “I had no background or expertise in what I was called to do\,” he added with a chuckle. What made him unique was his ability to work with other people—making them feel special and building consensus. Joe enjoyed finding a middle ground and getting things done for everyone’s benefit.\nGary Debus\, former Highlands Ranch Community Association General Manager\, who  spent 20 years working with Joe\, said\, “Joe was one of the world’s greatest mentors who treated everyone with respect and dignity.”\nJoe’s people skills would serve him well—possibly more than his knowledge as a lawyer—to secure the infrastructure of the fledgling community. Joe played a major role in developing things taken for granted today\, such as C-470\, Centennial Water\, South Platte Reservoir\, and the Highlands Ranch Post Office.\n“One of the early things we did was to form a C-470 delegation\,” he said. “We went back to our representatives in Washington to say we need to have C-470 funded. That was a big deal!”\nMission Viejo then wanted Joe to get signs up on C-470 to identify the exits for Highlands Ranch. “The highway department wouldn’t do it unless the community agreed to incorporate because it didn’t want to deal with the developer\,” said Joe.\n“I’ve worked with all the governors since day one\,” he said. As fate would have it\, one day when Joe was at the governor’s mansion\, he found himself sitting with the heads of RTD and the highway department. “I told the RTD head that we were going to have park-n-Ride in Highlands Ranch and would like to have signs for it. He thought it was a great idea since it was a new community\,” said Joe. “I literally made this up on-the-spot\,” he added with a laugh.             \nJoe then told the highway department head that RTD was going to put up signs for park-n-Ride and suggested the department have signs on C-470 identifying the exit to the Highlands Ranch park-n-Ride. He agreed!\nWhen the Centennial Water and Sanitation District was formed\, Joe chaired it for many years. Rick McLoud\, the district’s Water Resources Manager\, said\, “Joe was instrumental in assisting me to develop reliable water supplies. He did this with unfailing positivity\, diplomatic skills and patience\, always with good humor.”\nJoe’s people skills were tested when he tried to establish a reservoir for Highlands Ranch. “Kiewit had a plant where the South Platte Reservoir is today\,” he said. “I told them\, ‘You’re going to be out of here someday and we’d like to build a reservoir.’” When Kiewit wouldn’t agree\, Joe threatened to condemn the land. Kiewit relented and agreed to work together.\nThe reservoir was completed in 2007. “It’s been an enormous success and enormously expensive because the water goes under the Platte River\, under C-470 and then into the treatment plant\,” said Joe. In tribute to him\, the plant is named the Joseph B. Blake Water Treatment and Pumping Facility\, citing his “devoted leadership…and assuring that reliable sources of high quality water will always be available to present and future generations.”\n \nThanks again to Joe’s people skills and perseverance\, Highlands Ranch got its own zip code and post office. “When Highlands Ranch first started\, we were in the Littleton postal zone\,” said Joe. “I told the postmaster that we wanted to make our community Hometown USA with our own zip code.” For Highlands Ranch to have its own postal code\, Joe agreed to have gang/mail kiosk delivery rather than delivery to individual homes.\n\n\n“The first time ‘Highlands Ranch\, Colorado’ appeared was on the sign at the post office on Quebec\,” said Joe.\n\nJoe later worked for Shea Homes after Mission Viejo sold to Shea. Jeff Kappes\, Vice President of Shea Homes\, said\, “Joe always made you feel that you were the most important person he knew…whether you were someone cleaning up after an event held at the Mansion or the Governor of the great state of Colorado. He knew your value as a human being.”\nGary Debus best summed up the countless tributes to Joe\, “The world needs more Joe Blakes.”\nNote: A Memorial Service will be held at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church\, 1980 Dahlia Street\, Denver\, at 2 p.m.\, Saturday\, June 4. The Highlands Ranch Historical Society conducted an interview with Joe about his role in the development of Highlands Ranch. Parts of his interview and quotes from other people were made into a special video tribute to Joe. To view the Tribute to Joe Blake video\, go to: https://theHRHS.org/162-2\nThe full Oral History with Joe Blake can be accessed HERE URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/joe-blake-made-highlands-ranch-into-hometown-usa/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:HR Then and Now,HRHS Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HR1-111.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220216T200606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T223222Z UID:1205-1650308400-1650313800@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:A to Z Colorado's Nearly Forgotten History  1776 - 1876 DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event at Southridge Recreation Center\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch.   The event opens at 6:30 pm\, for networking\, cookies\, and book purchase.  $3 suggested donation for non-HRHS members.  Registration Required \n  \n \nJohn Anderson’s presentation is about his storybook on Colorado history.  26 short stories\, each a chapter\, one for each letter of the alphabet. Within each chapter are interrelated historical vignettes of real people\, places and events which served as building blocks providing the foundation upon which the State of Colorado was built. The common threads that run through these are people\, places and events that happened within a 100 year period\, in what is today Colorado\, and are at risk of being forgotten.\n \n 1776-1876\, was one of unprecedented change worldwide. Change was the catalyst which fueled the birth of a nation\, the United States of America in 1776. This book culminates in 1876 with the addition of a new state being added to that union – Colorado. Before Colorado had earned the right to become the 38th State of the United States\, it was first forged in the calloused hands of indigenous\, Spanish\, French\, Mexican and American people who lived during this century of conflict. \n \nJohn Wesley Anderson\, MBA\, is an author\, storyteller and TEDx speaker. He enjoyed a 30-year law enforcement career\, retiring as a sergeant after 22 years with the Colorado Springs Police Department\, followed by 8 years serving as the elected county sheriff for El Paso County\, Colorado. After being term-limited as Sheriff\, John retired from public safety and worked in homeland security for 10 years in the corporate world. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 2012 to launch a small consulting business allowing him the freedom to pursue his love of history\, writing and the arts. Although John has traveled around the world\, including several adventures on a catamaran sailing the Caribbean\, three corporate security assignments into a combat zone on the Horn of Africa and landed on an aircraft carrier at sea in the Pacific Ocean\, he remains most fascinated by the rich history and art discovered in his own backyard in the American Southwest. \nJohn leads the Ute Tree Tours so many of our members continue to enjoy. \nThis book\, A to Z Colorado’s Nearly Forgotten History 1776 1876\, will be available.  There will also be an assortment of John’s previous books.   Early purchases/book signings will be at 6:30 and following the program.  \nPayment by cash or check. \nThis is an in-person event at Southridge Recreation Center\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch.   The event opens at 6:30 pm\, for networking\, cookies\, and book purchase.  $3 suggested donation for non-HRHS members.  Registration Required \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/a-to-z-colorados-nearly-forgotten-history-1776-1876/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BOOK-COVER-A-Z.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220212T041313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T201253Z UID:1130-1647889200-1647894600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Program: Elitch Gardens--Past\, Present\, and Future DESCRIPTION:This is a LIVE program at Southridge Recreation Center\, doors open at 6:30 pm.  $3 Donation suggested for non-members\, no charge for HRHS Members. Welcome back to this In-Person Program\, come early\, have a cookie\, visit with friends!   Registration Required. \n(It is our intent to have this program at Southridge. If things change\,  an alert will be posted here with a Zoom link.) \n \nFrom the Gracious Lady of the Gardens to making way for the new River Mile\, it’s more than a hundred years of Elitch history! \n \nThis PowerPoint presentation will examine the history of Denver’s most famous amusement park.  Conceived as a quiet and beautiful retreat by the wife and as a successful theater by the husband\, the park prospered in accordance with both their visions.  Over time\, aspects of the park’s spirit were changed as new hands claimed it. \nIn the modern era\, many things were lost within the park\, even before its move to downtown Denver.  We’ll examine the history through pictures and stories\, covering the modern day as well as the grand plans for Elitch’s Part 3.  For lovers of the original and newbies to Colorado alike\, the story of Elitch’s connects to many fine pieces of Colorado’s history. \n \nKevin Snow was a military brat who grew up nowhere\, eventually leaving the crazy train behind in Colorado.  After years of teaching English as a Second Language\, on three continents\, Kevin turned his love for Colorado history into a career.  Now seventeen years into it\, Kevin leads tours all over the state and region. \nIn 2019\, he led his first international tours and hopes to resume them in the post-pandemic future.  Kevin is always happy to explore history with folks\, always learning the great stories of our state.  So\, bring your questions and your curiosity\, Kevin will see if he may tackle them all! \n \nMonday\, March 21\, 2022 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.  Upstairs Auditorium\n$3 Suggested Donation for non-HRHS members at Door\n\n\n \n  URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/program-elitchs-the-history-of-denvers-most-famous-amusement-park/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Elitch-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20220203T031032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T182450Z UID:1027-1645470000-1645475400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Disasters in History: The South Platte River Flood of 1965 via ZOOM DESCRIPTION:Disasters in History: The South Platte River Flood of 1965\nFlood season is on the horizon\, but the South Platte River is less likely to experience “an outstanding hydrologic event” because of the lessons learned from the June 1965 flood.\nEinar Jensen will dissect the factors leading to the flood and the flood’s short-term and long-term impacts to our community.\nThis presentation will include tips on how to make our families and property safer from flooding.\nEinar Jensen\, Risk Reduction Specialist\, South Metro Fire Rescue\nRisk Reduction Specialist Einar Jensen works for South Metro Fire Rescue.  He was a firefighter for 15 years and has now been in the fire service for 24 years. Einar studied history at the University of Montana and University of Puget Sound.  He has published a trio of books: his nonfiction book Ancient Fire\, Modern Fire: Understanding and Living with Our Friend & Foe\, a history of the Idaho Springs Fire Department\, and a novel called Code Violations.  He belongs to the Fire Marshal’s Association of Colorado\, Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners\, and National Science Teachers Association.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE RECORDED PROGRAM\nThis is an  ONLINE ZOOM PROGRAM–  \n Zoom opens at 6:45 pm\, Limited to the first 100 participants.  \nLog on early and visit with other participants.  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88476825444\n1 346 248 7799 US  Dial in Phone   Meeting ID: 884 7682 5444\nNote: this Disaster program is a Zoom replacement for the previously planned February in-person program about Norman Rockwell.    The Norman Rockwell program will be presented later in 2022.\n\nThank you for your understanding and willingness to accommodate these last minute changes! URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/disasters-in-history-the-south-platte-river-flood-of-1965-via-zoom/ LOCATION:DAD CLARK RTD PARK AND RIDE\, 8392 S. Burnley Ct.\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80126 CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SPR-1965-1-1024x820-mhfd.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220117T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20211129T232806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T233057Z UID:888-1642420800-1642426200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Tree of Hope--Anne Frank's Father Shares His Wisdom With an American Teen and the World DESCRIPTION: “Tree of Hope–Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom with an American Teen and the World” \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED AND WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER \nAuthor and motivational speaker\, Cara Wilson-Granat shares uplifting lessons gleaned from a 20 -year correspondence with Anne Frank’s father. \nThis program\, including a PowerPoint\, is a historical re-cap of Anne Frank and her family\, in particular her father\, Otto Frank\, and how this legendary Holocaust survivor–who believed in the power of love over hate–transformed an entire “family” of young people who  reached out to him\, including Cara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cara Wilson-Granat is an author\, storyteller\, motivational speaker\, TEDx speaker\, and World Class Performer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cara is often asked to be a consultant for\, as well as a participant\, in documentaries on Otto Frank. She is a board member of Uplift Us—a 501c(3) Movement of Kindness for the Homeless\, and ImpactAVillage\, a non-profit committed to improving healthcare and education in villages around the world. An avid animal and nature lover\, she lives in Colorado with her husband\, Peter and Maine Coon cat\, Boo. \nCara’s book\,  “TREE OF HOPE\, Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom With An American Teen and the World”\, will be available for purchase and book signing before (6:30 – 7) and following the program. Cash and Checks only. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tree-of-hope-anne-franks-father-shares-his-wisdom-with-an-american-teen-and-the-world/ LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/book_cover_pic_2_2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T204622 CREATED:20221130T184549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T005156Z UID:1775-1642010400-1642017600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:HRHS Board of Director Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Ranch Board of Director’s Monthly meeting\, held on the Second Wednesday of every month. \nVia Zoom. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/hrhs-board-of-director-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Via Zoom CATEGORIES:MEETING ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BOD-GAVEL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR