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:20190310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20191103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220722T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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:20260418T173530 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211231T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211231T163000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20211213T234531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T234531Z UID:926-1640966400-1640968200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Featured Video of the Month: Memories of the Mansion and the Ranch DESCRIPTION:Highlands Ranch Oral Histories Compilation —Memories of the Mansion and Ranch \nThis is a 55 minute video compilation by Mark Stevenson\, HRHS Oral History Videographer.\nVideo segments compiled from HRHS Oral History videos.\nAll speakers are relating memories of their time and special knowledge about Highlands Ranch during the Phipps era and/or early Mission Viejo. \n \n \nContents:\nLAWRENCE PHIPPS III\, son of last Mansion owner\, Lawrence Phipps Jr.  Memories of the Mansion and Ranch \nTHE COWBOYS\, three cowboys who worked on the Ranch during the Phipps ownership\nSUZANNA RAY\, Granddaughter of Lawrence Phipps Jr\, about her memories as a child\, growing up and/or visiting the Ranch\nMARVIN BEEMAN\, Veterinarian for the Phipps Ranch and the Arapahoe Hunt Club\nJAMES TOEPFER\, First President of Mission Viejo Colorado\, on the Planned Community of Highlands Ranch\nART COOK\, “The Voice of Highlands Ranch” on the Planned Community of Highlands Ranch URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/featured-video-of-the-month-memories-of-the-mansion-and-the-ranch/ LOCATION:CO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ORAL-HISTORY-MEMORIES-MANSION-AND-RANCH-WINDCREST.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211018T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210822T001018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T114824Z UID:746-1634562000-1634567400@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:John Fielder\, Nature Photographer\, Author & Conservationist DESCRIPTION:PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER.Program starts at 7. Come early (6:30). \nCome early!! John will be signing books before and after the program. John will also have his 2022 calendars as well as an assortment of his other books.  Check or credit card accepted. \nEnjoy a slide presentation of John’s latest 2 books accompanied by John’s musical selections and commentary  depicting Colorado’s mountains and plains! \nJohn spent 4 years exploring the Great Plains of eastern Colorado for an extraordinary look at Weld County\, Colorado’s 3rd largest county.  This book is about Colorado’s prairie landscapes depicting farms and ranches\, the Poudre\, Platte and St. Vrain rivers\, the grasslands and Pawnee Buttes\, old towns and buildings\, wildlife galore\, and ‘then & now’ photographs of historical Weld County. \nWeld’s de facto official historian\, Peggy Ford Waldo\, has written text to “connect the dots” from the county’s creation in 1861 to what has become Colorado’s fastest growing major county\, yet still a place defined by its remoteness. \nJohn contributes 30% to the HRHS. This is an opportunity to do some holiday shopping\, get personalized autographs for recipients\, and help support the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. \nAbout John Fielder (link is external) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado’s Highest: The History of Naming the 14\,000-Foot Peaks \nPhotography\, oil paintings\, and historical sketches illustrate the history of who first climbed and named the 58 fourteeners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weld County: 4\,000 Square Miles of Grandeur\, Greatness & Yesterdays URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/john-fielder-nature-photographer-author-conservationist/ 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/2021/08/banner1-1024x1761-1024x558-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211005T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211005T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210813T090601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T090635Z UID:556-1633406400-1633417200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Fairmount Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION:Fairmount Cemetery in Denver\, Colorado\, was founded in 1890 and is Denver’s second oldest operating cemetery after Riverside Cemetery. It was designed by German landscape architect Reinhard Schuetze. The cemetery was patterned after Mount Auburn Cemetery in Boston. The cemetery is 280 acres. Following a walking tour of Millionaires Row\, and after listening to stories of the residents\, we will enjoy a lovely lunch in the Rose Garden (or inside if necessary) \n\nLunch Included\nHRHS Members $34    Non-Members $37 URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/fairmount-cemetery-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/2021/08/FAIRMOUNT.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210915T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210815T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210813T085015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T085015Z UID:548-1631678400-1629010800@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery and Highline Canal Walk with the Audubon Society DESCRIPTION:Seven Stones is a unique Botanical Garden Cemetery\, filled with beautiful art and stunning views of the foothills.   Combine that setting with the High Line Canal\, which is nearby\, and we will have a glorious day walking and admiring the physical and man-made beauty.  Becky from Seven Stones will be our hostess and provide an overview of Seven Stones.  Kate from the Audubon Society will lead us on a short High Line walk\, looking at the birds and the trees (and the flowers and the bees and the moon up above …..) \nHRHS Members $22     Non-Members $25 URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/seven-stones-botanical-gardens-cemetery-and-highline-canal-walk-with-the-audubon-society/ LOCATION:Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetary\, 9635 North Rampart Range Road\, Littleton\, CO\, 80125\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Fall-e1508357266703.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210911T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210911T060000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210731T034447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T041014Z UID:217-1631329200-1631340000@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Tour/Hike: Native American Culturally Modified Trees Hike DESCRIPTION:John Anderson will lead this fascinating journey through Fox Run Regional Park in the Black Forest area. \nThis is a hike like no other\, Fox Run is a beautiful park\, you will be delighted with the setting. John Anderson’s facts and stories about the trees are enlightening.  Along the way\, the many and varied culturally modified trees will be visited\, and stories of the meaning and characteristics of the trees will be explored. \nNote: Participants will be walking off-trail\, over unpaved surfaces in the park. Bring a hiking stick and wear good closed-toed boots or shoes.  \nJohn will have his many books available for sale at the conclusion of the hike. \nRegister HERE Now! (Link is External) \nSpecific meeting location and information will be provided to Tour Registrants.\nFor more info just call Nancy or send an email!\n720-932-6990  Nancy@theHRHS.org URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/tour-hike-native-american-culturally-modified-trees-hike/ LOCATION:Highlands Ranch Mansion\, 9950 E. Gateway Dr.\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80126\, United States CATEGORIES:Hike,Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_5838_3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Linsenbigler":MAILTO:Nancy@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210825T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210825T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210802T105813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T101614Z UID:270-1629864000-1629874800@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:First Responder Station Tour DESCRIPTION:Go BEHIND the Doors\, and more importantly\,  Come Out!!   Fire and Sheriff Station Tour \nRare opportunity to see the INSIDE of the Fire Station and the Sheriff Sub-Station.  And More importantly\, we will be allowed to leave!! \n\n10 am Tour of the new Fire Station 20 on Wildcat Reserve\n11:15 am Tour of the Sheriff SubStation on Zotos Dr.\n12:15 pm Lunch included!\n\nGreat opportunity to explore behind the scenes at these two community First Responder Stations.   South Metro Fire Station 20 is brand new in 2021.  Douglas Co. Sheriff Substation is celebrating 10 years in HR.   Learn about the history and services trucks\, cars\, and more. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/first-responder-station-tour/ LOCATION:South Metro Fire Station 20\, 1801 E Wildcat Reserve Pkwy\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80126\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/south_metro_station_20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210817T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210817T070000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210802T104405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T104405Z UID:264-1629172800-1629183600@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Cherokee Castle Tour with Meg and John DESCRIPTION:Meg Anderson and John Lake once again take us on a journey through the exquisite Cherokee Castle. Meg\, former Caterer to Tweet Kimble\, and John\, Tweet’s former Butler and Many of Many Hats\, will enchant and delight as they share insider information on Tweet\, the Castle then and now.  We will tour the Castle main level and upstairs\, learning about the beautiful artifacts\, building\, and activities.  Following this special tour\, we are welcome to bring our own lunch\, and enjoy it on the Castle grounds. This is an annual delight\, and this tour always sells out! URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/cherokee-castle-tour-with-meg-and-john/ 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/2021/08/7F2DAE96-E07E-3912-FE5B17B7C402D120.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210816T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210731T033251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T033500Z UID:209-1629118800-1629124200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Law Enforcement and Fire Services in Highlands Ranch DESCRIPTION:The History\, Then and Now of Law Enforcement and Fire Services in Highlands Ranch will be presented by representatives from both entities. What are the past and current challenges\, highlights of services\, and needs in Highlands Ranch? \nPresenters: \n \nDouglas County Undersheriff Dave Walcher and Deputies \n \nSouth Metro Fire Department Eric Hurst\, Public Information Officer and Einar Jensen\, Risk Reduction Specialist \n \n \nNOTE:  Program location is the Highlands Ranch Southridge Auditorium\, in person\, LIVE!! URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/law-enforcement-and-fire-services-in-highlands-ranch/ 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/2021/07/south_metro_station_20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200217T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173530 CREATED:20210806T104823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T091955Z UID:473-1581897600-1581946200@thehrhs.org SUMMARY:Abraham Lincoln Will Speak on his Presidency and the Presidents Preceding Him DESCRIPTION:Presenter and Historian John Voehl as President Lincoln \nLincoln talks through the 15 Presidents that preceded him\, describing their importance and own his connections with them.   He also provides the highlights of his own 16th Presidency\, including the Civil War\, emancipation and Gettysburg Address. \n\nAbout John Voehl: \n\nJohn Voehl is a nationally recognized Abraham Lincoln Presenter and Historian based in Littleton\, having shared over 1\,425 living history experiences in 45-states\, including over 130 libraries and museums. \nHe’s a Life Member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters\, Charter Member of the Victorian Society of Colorado and Lincoln Chautauqua Speaker for the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities. URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/abraham-lincoln-will-speak-on-his-presidency-and-the-presidents-preceding-him/ 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/2021/08/2011-spring-lincoln-in-la.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HRHS":MAILTO:programs@theHRHS.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR