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SUMMARY:April: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 20\, 2026\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner tables.\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\n\n \n  \nMay is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Be prepared to celebrate this special month in the Denver area by understanding the culture and significance of various events and activities. \nTonight’s program will be primarily focusing on Japanese culture and the Denver experience.  Although Japanese food and pop culture have gone “mainstream\,” the history of Japanese Americans in Colorado is often overlooked. Gil Asakawa will present a talk that gives that history\, including the incarceration of almost 10\,000 people of Japanese heritage at Amache\, one of ten incarceration sites established during WWII. The camp in southeastern Colorado near Granada is now designated as a National Historic Site. Gil will also talk about the Japantown area along Larimer Street that is now concentrated at Sakura Square\, the hub of the local Japanese community. \nABOUT OUR SPEAKER: GIL ASAKAWA \nGil Asakawa is a cultural consultant\, journalist\, author and blogger whose topics include Japan\, Japanese Americans and Asian Americans. He is a nationally-known speaker\, panelist and expert on Japanese American and Asian American history and identity. He has authored several books of which the latest is “Tabemasho! Let’s Eat!”\, a history of Japanese food in America. He will have this book available for purchase. \nABOUT OUR PERFORMER:  TONI YAGAMI \nEnjoy the special presentation of Taiko drumming with a short performance courtesy of Taiko With Toni–Thrill to the Thunderous Sounds of the Taiko.   Toni Yagami performing\, in traditional costume\, using taiko drums\, Toni will delight our audience. Taiko with Toni – Thrill to the Thunderous Sounds of the Taiko \n \nCherry blossoms\, or sakura\, are celebrated in Japan and worldwide as a symbol of spring\, beauty\, and the fleeting nature of life.   They are the white and pink blossoms of the Cherry Tree. \n \nPROGRAM SPONSORS Providing Gifts for the Program Guests Drawing—Thank you! \nStacey Shigaya\, Executive Director of the Sakura Foundation.  The mission of Sakura Foundation is to celebrate and share Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage in order to promote a more compassionate\, resilient and equitable society.  Home – Sakura Foundation \n.Janice Ogawa\, Japanese American Resource Center of Colorado (JARCC).\n💜 Preserving and educating the Japanese-American experience   Keeping heritage and culture alive.  HOME – JARCC \n \nJolie Noguchi\, General Manager\, Pacific Mercantile Company\, Family owned\, providing thousands of Japanese food and Asian products.  http://www.pacificeastwest.com  \n  \nShirley Cavanaugh\, HRHS Member\, Program Coordinator for Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Program\, Third Generation Japanese American \n  \n \n  \n.
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/april-celebrating-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Program:  Travel Through Time in Highlands Ranch\, the South Metro Area and Douglas County Through Then and Now Photos
DESCRIPTION:Photo above is of Wilcox and Third in Castle Rock\nMonday\, May 18\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner table.\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\n \n  \nMark Afman’s program will provide insights into the history of the South Metro area including Highlands Ranch\, Daniels Park\, Douglas County\, Castle Rock\, Louviers\, the Chatfield Area and the South Platte Hotel. \nYou will see historic photographs fade into the modern era. You will be able to see what it was like 80\, 90\, or even 100+ years ago and what that same spot looks like today. \nMark will be giving a lively historical narrative to match the presentation. Bring your questions and have some fun. \nABOUT OUR PRESENTER:  MARK AFMAN \nMark Afman is a third generation Colorado native. He loves Colorado history\, and loves sharing his knowledge through photographs. Mark was inspired by the work of John Fielder. He has been producing these types of images for 15 years and has a Facebook page called Colorado Then and Now Photographs. It has close to 15\,0000 followers. Mark has given presentations in Grand County several times\, in Georgetown and for the Conifer Historical Society. \n \n.. \n 
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/may-program-travel-through-time-in-highlands-ranch-the-south-metro-area-and-douglas-county-through-then-and-now-photos/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
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SUMMARY:July Program: Discover Colorado's Hidden Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:The 1967 Snippy Story\, UFOs\, Paranormal & Cryptids \n Tony Angiola and Katie Paige of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research \nMonday\, July 20\, 2026\n\nDoors Open at 6:30 pm\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner table.\nProgram  7:00-8:30 pm\nSouthridge Recreation Center\n4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\n$5 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members\nConsider applying the Donation to Membership!    Click HERE for more info.\nRegistration Coming Soon \n \nThis presentation serves as a preview for the Snippy 2026 event that will be taking place in the beautiful San Luis Valley (August 14-16\, 2026). It reintroduces the well-known 1967 mystery of Snippy\, which made front-page news worldwide\, about an Appaloosa horse from the San Luis Valley\, whose strange death sparked one of Colorado’s most enduring enigmas\, alongside the state’s rich history of UFOs\, paranormal activity\, and cryptid encounters. NEW evidence and never-before-seen documents\, photos\, and recordings have been discovered. \n \nTogether\, Tony and Katie will unveil new findings\, including rare A.P.R.O. and N.I.C.A.P. documents\, archival recordings\, and never-before-seen color photographs of Snippy\, shedding light on events at the King family ranch. Supported by David Marler’s National UFO Historical Records Center\, the presentation includes: \n\nNewly digitized photographs\nOriginal source documents\nArchival recordings\, including Nellie King’s own voice\n\nThese discoveries preserve Nellie King’s legacy and the tale of her horse that intrigued the nation\, delving into Colorado’s broader unexplained phenomena\, from UFO sightings to paranormal events and cryptid legends. The state\, then and now\, holds a treasure trove of mysteries waiting to be uncovered. \nABOUT OUR PRESENTERS –TONY ANGIOLA AND KATIE PAIGE \nTony Angiola is an experienced UFO investigator and a former Assistant State Director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in Virginia. He has also served on the Special Assignment Team (SAT) and the Case Assistant Group (CAG). Angiola is particularly known for his in-depth research and investigative work on the 1964 Socorro\, New Mexico UFO case. He began his journey in UFO research in the early 1990s. \nTony is a distinguished author known for his works “Snippy: A King Family Legacy” and “Socorro: Not of This Earth\,” co-authored by Ben Moss. As a leading expert in UFO research\, he has appeared on notable television programs such as the History Channel’s “Hangar 1” and “The UFO Files\,” along with Syfy’s “NASA’s Unexplained Files.” His engaging speaking style has captivated audiences at various conferences and podcasts\, where he shares insightful analyses\, particularly focusing on the San Luis Valley and the Rocky Mountain region’s unique phenomena. His commitment to uncovering the truth solidifies his reputation as a prominent figure in the field. \nKatie Paige\, Colorado’s former MUFON State Director and STAR/SAT Investigator\, now serves as the CEO of the Rocky Mountain Ranch Research and hosts “The Trifecta” podcast (the official podcast of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research)\, where UFOs\, paranormal\, and cryptids collide.  She is a co-host on the UAP Studies Podcast\, alongside host Jason Guillemette. \nKatie has made appearances on several television shows\, including History Channel’s “Beyond Skinwalker”\, “The UnXplained” with William Shatner\, Travel Channel’s “UFO Witness”\, Gaia’s “Beyond Belief” with George Noory\, Small Town Monsters: “On the Trail of UFOs – Night Visitors”\, and “UFOs Revisited”\, as well as in Ron James’s films “Accidental Truth” and “Accidental Truth Next”. \nKatie conducts independent investigations and research through her Rocky Mountain Ranch Research Foundation and has presented at numerous conferences. Additionally\, she has been featured on many radio shows and podcasts\, including “Coast to Coast” with George Knapp and “Chinwag” with Paul Giamatti. Katie is the author of “Letters of Love & Light: Four Decades of UFO Encounters\, Experiences & Sightings Shared with Ufologist R. Leo Sprinkle\, Ph.D.” She is currently writing her second book\, titled “The Rocky Mountain Ranch: Crafts\, Cattle\, Cryptids\, and Cover-Ups”. \n \n  \n \n  \n.. \n  \n 
URL:https://thehrhs.org/event/july-program-discover-colorados-hidden-mysteries/
LOCATION:Southridge Recreation Center\, Upstairs Auditorium\, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road\, Highlands Ranch\, CO\, 80130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Test Event 1
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SUMMARY:Test Event 2
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SUMMARY:Test Event 3
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SUMMARY:Test Event 4
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SUMMARY:Test Event 5
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SUMMARY:Test Event 6
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SUMMARY:Test Event 7
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