Issue 60/61* Spring 2014

Published by and for the City of Lone Tree
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Issue 60/61
The city that’s growing...carefully.
Spring 2014
303-708-1818 www.cityoflonetree.com
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Free sticker giveaway on May 6!
It’s coming.
And it's going to bring with it
an influx of paper.
And ballpoint pens.
And little rectangles to color
in with those ballpoint pens.
And even red, white, and
blue I Voted! stickers that you
can take back to work and wear
with pride.
So the question is:
When this year’s municipal
election comes, will you be ready?
Timberlines wants you to be
prepared.
So read these pages, and you
will be.
WHEN AND HOW DO I VOTE?
Tuesday, May 6, is Election
Day for the City of Lone Tree.
Residents of both District One
and District Two (which means
everybody) can vote in person at
the Lone Tree Civic Center at
8527 Lone Tree Parkway.
The polls will be open
from 7 am until 7 pm.
If you request and receive an
absentee ballot, then you can
mail it in ahead of time.
In this issue:
Photo show
lights up LTAC.
Page 6.
Or drop it off at the Municipal
Building any day during regular
business hours.
You just need to be sure it
makes it through the doors at
9220 Kimmer Drive prior to 7 pm
on May 6!
To be eligible to vote in this
election, you need to be a resident
of Colorado by April 14 and live in
the City and be registered prior to
Election Day.
WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT?
When you step behind the
curtain, plan to cast your vote
for the following:
Two City Council seats.
The Council offices included in
the next election will be
Councilmember District One and
Councilmember District Two.
Each will be elected to a
four-year term.
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Arbor Day Flower
Sale & Tree Pick-Up.
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399 words from the Mayor.
Modifying how we elect Our Mayor.
Lone Tree’s mayoral election is currently set up so that
the candidate with the most votes wins. In this system,
it’s possible that—in a race with multiple candidates—the
winner may not have received a majority, but rather a
plurality, of the votes.
During the upcoming City election, City Council and I
ask you to consider a simple change to Our Charter:
In the event the vote is split among several candidates
without one receiving a true majority, a runoff election
will be held between the two candidates with the highest
number of votes.
Why bother, you might ask? Simply to ensure that the
candidate who best represents the overall values of the
voters is elected. After all, there can be unintended
consequences associated with plurality elections.
For example, in a City of our size the election can easily
be gamed by a faction who might add candidates to the
ballot to dilute the votes, or a legitimately crowded ballot
might allow a dedicated but smaller faction to win even
though it represents a small but special interest view in
the City.
As for political factions, James Madison clearly defined
his concerns in Federalist Paper No. 10: “By a faction I
understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to
a majority or minority of the whole, who are united and
actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of
interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the
permanent and aggregate interest of the community.”
Factions are, and have been, a significant part of our
nation's governance since its beginning. Their existence
is the true test and proof of our liberty. However, they are
not exempt from making their case for leadership to the
greater whole.
As you consider this change to Our Charter, know that
we are in good company historically. After only four
presidential elections, the 12th Amendment to the
Constitution was passed, altering the electoral process
for presidential elections to accommodate the growing
influence of political parties and gamesmanship. And, as
you know, the president also requires a true majority of
electoral votes to win.
Even though I am term-limited and cannot run again,
I was elected by a majority in my mayoral election. I hope
that you will strongly consider ensuring that the Mayor of
Lone Tree is always elected by a true majority.
See you at the polls!
Sincerely,
Mayor of the City of Lone Tree
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Continued from page 1.
The District One seat is currently held by Mayor
Pro Tem Jackie Millet.
The District Two seat is currently held by
Councilmember Susan Squyer.
Both are eligible for reelection.
Not sure in which district you live?
Don't worry—we won't judge you.
Simply look at the adjacent map to find out.
A proposed amendment to Lone Tree’s
Home Rule Charter.
Ballots will also include the following question:
(Which we’ve included using all uppercase letters.
Because official documents are always written
in uppercase letters. And Timberlines wants to be
official.)
SHALL THE CITY OF LONE TREE HOME RULE
CHARTER BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR AND
PROVIDE FOR RUNOFF ELECTIONS FOR MAYOR?
YES
o
NO
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So why the proposed amendment?
Because under the existing Lone Tree Home
Rule Charter, the mayoral candidate who receives
the most votes—even just one vote more than
his/her opponent—is declared the winner.
So, if more than two candidates run, it’s possible
that the Mayor of Lone Tree could be elected by
less than a majority of the City’s voters.
As a result, City Council is giving residents this
opportunity to amend the Charter.
“It does make sense that our mayor should
receive a majority of votes cast,” said
Councilmember Kim Monson. “We, the citizens of
Lone Tree, are exercising a very important aspect
of self-government in bringing this amendment
forward to clarify the mayoral election.”
The next scheduled vote for Mayor is in 2016.
(For Mayor Jim Gunning's thoughts on the
amendment, read his column on this page.)
WILL I VOTE ON ANYTHING ELSE?
That depends.
On where you live.
And whether any special or metro districts for
your neighborhood have ballot questions or
contested candidate races.
See the District Elections sidebar on page 4 for
more information.
So as a brilliant politician once said:
Vote early.
And vote often.
Want your ballot mailed to you?
Then read this.
There's something quite spectacular about casting
your vote whenever and wherever you please...
While drinking a cup of coffee at your desk.
Or eating lunch at the kitchen counter.
Or sitting in bed on a Sunday morning.
Okay, maybe even in the car in the parking lot
5 minutes before the polls close.
For those free spirits who cherish that flexibility
(records show that’s almost half of you), here's
what you need to know:
Things aren’t like they used to be.
Recent changes to Colorado’s election laws
mean there’s no longer a statewide ‘permanent
mail-in voter’ list.
So even if you’ve received mail-in ballots for Our
City’s (or other) elections in the past, you’ll need to
apply for an absentee ballot for this election.
The good news is it’s easy to do.
Just complete the application at
www.cityoflonetree.com/absenteeapp and return
it to the City Clerk’s office (9220 Kimmer Drive,
Suite 100) no later than Friday, May 2.
You can also return the application via email
to [email protected] or fax it to
303-225-4949.
Just remember: Absentee ballots must be
received—not mailed—by 7 pm on Election Day,
Tuesday, May 6, in order for the ballot to be counted.
Also remember this: You will need to apply for a
mail-in ballot for any special or metro district
elections. See adjacent sidebar for their contact
information.
City Council districts (and subdivisions)
as of January 2014.
Just the facts.
Election Day:
Tuesday, May 6.
Polling Location: Lone Tree Civic Center,
8527 Lone Tree Parkway.
Polling Hours:
Absentee Ballot
Drop-off:
7 am–7 pm.
Municipal Building,
9220 Kimmer Drive.
Complete election information is available at
www.cityoflonetree.com/election.
Still have questions? Contact City Clerk Jennifer
Pettinger at 303-708-1818 ext. 1283 or
[email protected].
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District elections.
Special districts and metropolitan districts also hold
elections on May 6.
By definition, metropolitan districts provide at least two
(and as many as 10), municipal services: fire protection,
mosquito control, parks and recreation, safety protection,
sanitation, solid waste disposal, street improvements,
television relay and translation, transportation, or water.
Special districts (recreation, water, sewer, fire) provide
singular services.
Not sure which ones you’re a part of?
Have no fear: They’re listed on your property tax bill.
Can’t (or don’t want to try to) find your tax bill?
Log on to www.douglas.co.us/assessor and look up your
property address.
Look under the ‘tax authority’ tab to see in which taxing
districts your property is located.
Please note: Because there is no longer a statewide
‘permanent mail-in voter list,’ you will not receive a mail ballot
from these districts unless you request it.
Below is the contact information for each of the special or
metro districts in Lone Tree.
South Suburban Parks and
Recreation District.
www.ssprd.org
[email protected]
303-798-5131
Heritage Hills Metropolitan
District.
www.heritagehillsmetro.org
[email protected]
South Gate Water and
Sanitation Districts.
www.southgatedistricts.org
[email protected]
303-713-7742
Lincoln Station Metropolitan
District.
hugh.smith@
bradburycompanies.com
303-708-1105
South Metro Fire Rescue.
www.southmetro.org
[email protected]
720-989-2202
Omni Park Metropolitan
District.
www.omniparkmd.org
[email protected]
303-779-5710
Park Meadows Metropolitan
District.
www.parkmeadowsmetrodistrict.org
[email protected]
720-989-2202
Rampart Range Metropolitan
District.
www.rrmd.org
denise.denslow@
claconnect.com
303-265-7310
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A poem for Mayor Gunning.
Many didn't know that Mayor
Gunning was a poet,
But if you read Timberlines
you would certainly know it.
This clever use of words
to welcome the new year
assures that we can go forward,
without any fear.
The hard work that you
so willingly give
makes Our Fine City a great
place to live.
We appreciate your fine efforts
in leading the way,
so many thanks, Mayor Jim Gunning,
is the least we can say.
And one for Jack Hidahl.
We won't forget you, Manager Jack Hidahl
Since your record in Lone Tree still stands
quite tall.
His 18 years was no small task,
So thanks to Jack is what we ask.
A Navy pilot was Jack's calling,
And this contribution was no small thing.
Swimming, baseball, opera, and such
are things where Jack liked to keep in touch.
To make Our City the best he could
was the main task for which Jack stood.
And now that Jack has left our ranks,
We all must give our heartfelt thanks.
But we welcome Jack to stay in touch,
For his thoughts and care will mean so much.
Thanks, Jack!
Bill Robertson and his wife Judy have lived in
Lone Tree for 15 years. He’s served as HOA
president of Heritage Hills, a board member of
Heritage Hills Metropolitan District, and on local
school and park committees. He also served on
Lone Tree’s Board of Adjustments. It’s a wonder
he’s ever found time to write poetry.
Where did my dog go?
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Domestic animals picked up by the City are now sheltered at Denver Dumb
Friends League’s Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock.
It’s kind of an embarrassing question to ask.
Heck, if you had a tail, it would probably be between your legs.
But thanks to a new agreement between Your City and Denver
Dumb Friends League (and this article in Timberlines), you'll now
know the answer.
You see, Our City is required by statute to provide shelter for
domestic animals taken into custody due to injury, running at
large, or abuse and neglect.
Over the years, Lone Tree has had agreements with various
facilities.
Now, under a new joint venture with Douglas County, the City is
once again partnering with Dumb Friends League’s Buddy Center
in Castle Rock to provide these services.
“This is an opportunity for us to go back to a facility that has a
convenient location, a great reputation, and that we’ve had good
experiences with,” explains City Councilmember Susan Squyer.
“It’s a win-win for all parties—for our residents, Our City, and the
facility itself.”
Just what are the pluses?
A streamlined intake procedure, a high level of professionalism,
24-hour access for City staff, and closer proximity, to name a few.
Additionally, the associated costs are substantially lower than in
prior years.
That certainly qualifies as a win-win.
Lone Tree Police Services Coordinator Dennis Page says he
picks up 50 to 75 dogs each year.
Of those, most are returned to their homes.
It’s only when he can’t find an owner by researching local sources
or using microchip information that the dogs are taken to the shelter.
So next time Rover doesn’t come running back over, at least
you’ll know where to look.
It’s wet.
It’s refreshing.
It’s fun.
And it’s free on these days
(if you’re a Lone Tree resident):
Sunday, June 8.
Sunday, June 22.
Sunday, July 6.
Thursday, July 24.
Sunday, August 10.
Sunday, August 17. (Make-up date)
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Photo show lights up
LTAC this spring.
Lone Tree’s Exploring the Light annual photo show
and sale kicks off with its Opening Cocktail
Reception on Saturday, April 19, from 3–5 pm.
Come find out who wins what and which work
of art is crowned Best of Show.
Enjoy nibbling on hors d’oeuvres, listening to
live music, and rubbing shoulders with talented
photographers.
You’ll also be able to vote for the 2014 People’s
Choice Award and purchase juried original artwork
as well.
“The mood at the opening reception is always
upbeat,” explains City Councilmember Harold
Anderson, who attends LTAC events regularly.
“And it’s intriguing to look at the photographs and
try to understand how the photographers were
able to get those kinds of pictures.”
This year’s juror is Glenn Randall, who recently
finished Sunrise from the Summit, a seven-year
project in which he shot sunrise—or occasionally
sunset—from the summits of all 54 Colorado
fourteeners.
The event is presented by the Lone Tree Arts
Commission and the Lone Tree Photo Club, and is
supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities
District (SCFD).
Categories this year include Landscape, Animals,
Motion, and Abstract.
So come check it out.
The opportunities for ogling artwork will be endless.
But the evening won’t be.
So arrive early.
Admission is free.
All ages are welcome.
But excuses for missing it are not.
Exploring the Light.
Saturday, April 19–Sunday, June 8.
Lone Tree Arts Center.
Open Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm and
prior to LTAC performances.
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Master your skills
with The Master.
Want to learn how to photograph any landscape?
In any light?
And be confident that the final print will have the
detail and tonality you want?
Then register for this workshop with Glenn Randall,
juror of this year’s Exploring the Light photo show.
Many of the most dramatic landscape photographs
are taken in “high-voltage” light, with sunrise or
sunset light stabbing through clouds or brilliantly
spotlighting a distant peak, leaving the equally
important foreground in deep shadow.
Capturing that full range of tones—and reproducing
it in a way that still looks natural—has
challenged landscape photographers
since the art was invented!
Join Randall as he outlines how
to tackle this fundamental problem.
Here are the details:
Mastering Dramatic Light:
A photo seminar with Glenn Randall.
Saturday, April 26, 8:30 am–12:30 pm.
LTAC Event Hall.
Cost: $35.
Light breakfast items and refreshments will be served.
For more information on Exploring the Light or
to register for the seminar, visit
www.lonetreeartscenter.org/photo-show.php
or call 720-509-1000.
Charity event can awaken the bowler in you.
It’s pretty simple:
If the teenage members of Lone Tree’s Youth
Commission can wake up early and go bowling
for a good cause, then you can too!
So grab a cup of coffee and a few family members,
friends, or co-workers and head to Brunswick Zone
on Saturday, June 21, at 8 am.
Don’t worry about strikes.
Or spares.
Or slow-moving gutter balls.
Participants of all ages and abilities will be able
to compete for a chance to win great prizes.
And the prizes won’t be just for the ‘best.’
Expect plenty of creative prize categories.
And a delicious continental breakfast.
And maybe even a slight thrill at knowing you’ll
have access to all 48 lanes at Brunswick Zone
when members of the general public won’t.
So sign up as your own team of 2 to 6 bowlers,
or get matched up with others.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to mark your
calendar.
And sound the alarm.
Because this is family-friendly fun you won’t
want to miss!
Sponsored by the Lone Tree Youth Commission, a
volunteer advisory board to City Council. Commissioners
are students in grades 8–12 who live in Our City and
have been elected to serve two-year terms. They learn
about local government, plan community events, and
recommend programs, initiatives, and resources for youth.
All proceeds from this event will benefit
Wellspring Community.
Wellspring Community’s mission is to create a
residential and work
community where adults
with special needs can
live full, productive, and
satisfying lives.
What started
as a grassroots
organization
training four young
adults how to bake cookies
in a private kitchen now serve more than 100
individuals in all of its programs combined.
These programs include work and enrichment
activities in which participants are trained in
baking skills in Best Buddies Bakery and enjoy
enrichment classes ranging from sign language,
math, and pottery to gardening, technology, choral
training, and more. Wellspring also offers a social
and recreation program, Club 21, which gives
adults with developmental disabilities a place to
enjoy fun activities with friends on a weekend
evening in a safe and supervised setting. For more
information, visit www.wearewellspring.org.
Youth Commission’s Charity
Bowling Tournament.
Brunswick Zone XL
(9255 Kimmer Drive).
Saturday, June 21, 8 am.
Cost:
$20/adult $15/child 12 & under.
(Or $25 and $18 at the door).
Price includes continental breakfast, shoe rental,
two games of bowling, and a chance to win prizes!
For more information:
www.cityoflonetree.com/bowlingevent.
To sponsor a lane: Go to the event
website or contact Kristen Knoll at
[email protected] or
303-708-1818.
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The Green
This beetle
vs.
your ash tree.
c o r n e r
It’s a matchup that may never take place.
But lots of residents have asked about it.
So Timberlines is talking about it.
Here's the scoop:
What is it?
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a non-native
invasive insect pest first reported in
Michigan in 2002. It has since spread to
22 states and is responsible for killing
millions of ash trees.
This jewel-like beetle attacks all species
of ash (except mountain ash), and generally
kills the trees within 3 to 5 years.
EAB was confirmed in northeast Boulder
in September 2013, and a survey is
underway to determine if there are other
infested trees in that area.
The establishment of EAB in Colorado
is unlikely through natural spread of the
insect, because our state lacks the native
ash forests between cities (as seen in the
Midwest).
Therefore, the spread of EAB would likely
come from the careless movement of ash
firewood, lumber, or nursery stock
containing the developing stages of the insect.
Is EAB in The LT?
As of now, there’s no indication that Our
Trees have been affected.
None.
Zip.
Zero.
Even so, City staff recently met with
SSPRD’s forestry and horticulture supervisor to discuss what, if anything, Lone
Tree should be doing with its ash trees.
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Their advice?
To do nothing until further notice.
SSPRD plans to take samples from its
Lone Tree properties in April or May of
this year.
So we should know by this fall if there are
any EAB outbreaks within those samples.
SSPRD will continue to take samples over
the next 3 to 4—potentially up to 8—years.
What if EAB is found?
If SSPRD does find EAB, it will notify Our
City (as well as the county and state).
At that point, a management plan
would be discussed.
If EAB is found, trees can be treated
successfully; however, they would need
to be treated immediately and probably
for the life of the tree.
So what do I do if I have an ash tree?
Nothing.
Just enjoy it.
Only after SSPRD and other municipalities conduct their sampling projects can
the spread of EAB even be confirmed.
In the meantime, proactive treatment
of your ash trees is not recommended.
Word has it that EAB treatments can
weaken a healthy tree’s natural defenses
and can cause other problems such as
trunk rot.
Signs of an EAB infestation
include:
• Branches without leaves,
especially at the tops.
• Vertical splits in the bark,
exposing S-shaped tunnels.
• Wild leafy branches (new
growth) sprouting from the
trunk.
• D-shaped exit holes.
Don't be a hazard to yourself.
Or to your neighbors.
Or to our environment.
When you have stuff to get rid of that you know isn’t supposed
to go in the trash—paint, paint thinners, car batteries, used oil,
pesticides, poisons, spray cans, antifreeze, and such—don’t panic.
Lone Tree’s Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Service can save the day.
The program focuses on collecting items that cannot be recycled
locally and should not be placed in the trash.
All you have to do to participate is call 1-800-HHW-PKUP
(1-800-449-7587) and request a collection.
It’s that easy.
Well, almost.
The program is primarily funded by the City, but a resident co-pay
of $20 is required.
But that $20 will be well worth not having to sneak out at night
to toss your toxins.
Know what else is pretty great?
A limited quantity of electronic waste (think outdated TVs or
computer systems) is also eligible for disposal by residents who
arrange for HHW pickup.
For more information and a comprehensive list of eligible
materials, visit www.cityoflonetree.com/hazardouswaste.
GotDrugs?
Keep in mind that symptoms of
EAB are similar to other insect
and abiotic problems.
Think you have EAB in your
ash trees or have additional
questions? Contact the Colorado
Department of Agriculture at
888-248-5535 or via email at
[email protected].
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides a safe,
convenient, and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs.
It also builds awareness around the potential for abuse of
medications.
Last year, LTPD collected more than 260 pounds of expired
or unused drugs during the event.
So if your medicine cabinet needs cleaning, this is the day
and time to do it:
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Saturday, April 26, 10 am–2 pm.
Lone Tree Police Department.
(9220 Kimmer Way).
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HELP!
It’s so easy that anyone
can do it.
Men.
Women.
Teens.
Retirees.
Maybe even friends or relatives who have been
staying with you for so long that they should get
out and do something.
A new website—www.volunteerconnectDC.org—
offers one-stop shopping for those wanting to share
their time and talents with others.
Users can complete a simple profile and sign up
for volunteer opportunities across the county with
the click of a button.
They can search by interest, schedule, location,
or desired organization.
Helping others has never been made so easy.
Required forms and certifications can be easily
uploaded.
Volunteer hours and mileage can be easily tracked.
Required school district forms can be easily
completed by teens needing service hours.
And opportunities for individuals, families, and
small and large groups can be easily identified.
Truly, the site is a dream come true for volunteers
and nonprofits alike.
Even Our City is already posting its volunteer
opportunities on the site.
“I’m continually amazed by how many people
step forward to volunteer and actively look for
ways to give back to their communities,” notes
Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet. “And this website is a
great way to let people know how they can connect
to local organizations.”
So check it out.
Forward the link to friends.
And if you have questions, contact Liz Whitmore
at [email protected] or
720-509-1292.
Volunteer Connect Douglas County is a project of the
Partnership of Douglas County Governments. The
communities involved include Castle Pines, Castle
Rock, Douglas County, Douglas County Libraries,
Douglas County School District, Highlands Ranch
Metro District, Larkspur, Lone Tree, and Parker.
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Being older
makes you wiser.
And happier.
And better looking.
And more likely to know when someone’s
feeding you a line.
So come celebrate the good things about getting
older.
And learn a few new things at the same time.
Over lunch.
With other people.
Who make it interesting.
And maybe even fun.
Here's a look at what's on the calendar this spring:
Tuesday, April 8, at 11:30 am: How to be a
Champion, presented by Lee O’Neil, national
and world champion shooter.
Tuesday, May 13, at 11:30 am: Spring
Gardening Tips, presented by Luan Akin, garden
ambassador at Tagawa Gardens. Come learn which
plants have been chosen by Colorado gardening
experts as the very best for our high desert climate
(including resilient perennials you can rely on).
Tuesday, June 10, at 11:30 am: To be
announced. Check website for details.
Each event is $10/person and includes lunch.
Non-Lone Tree residents are welcome to attend.
And all luncheons are at the Lone Tree Golf
Club & Hotel.
RSVP to [email protected]
or by calling 303-225-4930. For more information,
visit www.cityoflonetree.com/agingwell.
Timberlines
is a liar!
It’s a sad moment when you realize you're not as
great as you think you are.
For Timberlines, that moment came when a
staff member recently went looking through
our archives in preparation for Jack Hidahl’s
retirement celebration.
What she found was shocking:
Not one but two issues, each claiming to be
Issue No. 11!
This is a City-subsidized recycling cart.
It’s designed to simplify your recycling life.
Every household in Lone Tree is entitled to
one for a one-time fee of $20.
Beyond that, it’s free to
use.
Over and over.
Year after year.
You’ll never pay a recycling
bill, because the City of Lone
Tree pays it for you.
We just ask that if you
move, this beautiful cart
stays with the home.
Don’t like the wheeled cart?
Then help yourself to a
City of Lone Tree recycling bin
(available at the City Offices).
Those are entirely free.
So join the ranks of Lone Tree Recyclers,
who fill the carts and bins with an average of
66.941 tons of waste per month (and, in turn,
divert this amount of trash from our landfills).
To order a recycle cart, visit
www.cityoflonetree.com/recyclecarts.
A hush fell over the offices as editors hung their
heads in shame.
It’s unclear whether the City will fire Timberlines
staff for the 14-year-old transgression.
Or whether it will discontinue the publication
altogether.
Or perhaps it will attempt to right this wrong
simply by naming the current issue ‘No. 60/61’
and never mentioning it again.
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It may have been cold outside this winter but
activities in Our City are warming things up fast!
Come join the chamber at one or some of the
following events:
Chamber news
and notes.
Open to community members ($10 fee for
nonmembers) who would like to learn more about
the Lone Tree Chamber and meet and mingle with
members.
Join us on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 2:
Centre Salon & Spa.
(7824 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 100).
Wednesday, May 7:
Rocky Mountain Real Estate Advisors and
DC Farmers Group.
(9233 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 218).
State of the City with Mayor Jim Gunning.
Tuesday, May 20, Noon–1:30 pm.
Lone Tree Arts Center.
Last year’s event reached capacity, with 120-plus
attendees.
So if you want to attend, secure your seat by
RSVPing to [email protected].
Check-in begins at 11:30 am, and lunch is
provided.
Wednesday, June 4:
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant.
(9535 Park Meadows Drive).
RSVP to [email protected].
Business Connections Lunches.
Open to members and nonmembers alike!
Please visit www.lonetreechamber.com for the
latest meeting topics and places.
LOOKING AHEAD.
Save the dates or sign up to volunteer for these
popular Lone Tree events:
Friday, July 4:
The Chamber’s annual
Liberty Dash 5K and fun run
at Sweetwater Park is the
perfect kickoff to the City of
Lone Tree’s fabulous
full-day event.
Business After Hours.
Thank you to our host businesses who volunteer to
hold these popular monthly events!
If you’ve never been, here’s what you need
to know:
Held on the first Wednesday of each month
from 5–7 pm.
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Saturday & Sunday,
August 9 & 10:
Two days of sipping and
sampling at A Taste of Lone
Tree in Lincoln Commons.
For more information or to
volunteer, visit www.lonetreechamber.com,
call 303-792-3282, or send an email to
[email protected].
10 things about Sky Ridge at 10.
On August 20, 2003, Sky Ridge Medical Center opened as a state-of-the-art medical facility.
Last summer, it celebrated its 10th birthday.
This fall, it will complete a $117 million expansion.
Sounds like a lot of expanding.
Here’s a look at what you may not know about the Medical Center Next Door.
: Sky Ridge is located in The Greatest City on
Earth. (Well, you may already know that one.)
: An average of 300 babies a month are delivered
there—more than 30,000 since its opening.
: It employs 1,150 people and enlists more than
200 volunteers, of which 45 are junior volunteers
(under age 17).
: Sky Ridge performs more spine surgeries than
any other hospital in Colorado and now offers
deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of
Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors.
: It’s home to 186 licensed hospital beds.
: It sits on 57 acres.
: Sky Ridge boasts a reputation for fantastic food
in its cafeteria (Sky Ridge Café). The most popular
dishes include pot roast, scallops, pho noodle
bowls, and Bananas Foster.
: Its three most sought-after medical procedures
are: births, spine surgeries, and total joint
replacements.
: Patients have traveled from as far away as
Ireland, South America, and Saudi Arabia for
specialized procedures.
: Once complete, Sky Ridge’s expansion will
include: 90 new patient beds; a larger neonatal
intensive care unit; ante-partum beds; four more
spine and total joint surgical suites; a separate
24-hour pediatric emergency department; a new
Women’s Center entrance; and a 1,000-space
parking garage. (See renderings below.)
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Life is a walk in the park.
Or at least it should be.
And in RidgeGate, it can be.
Or it can be a time to get lost in the great
outdoors.
Or stretch yourself with strangers.
You decide.
Check out these upcoming events:
* RidgeGate Walk Concerts.
Enjoy outdoor concerts with live music, food
trucks, and activities in Prairie Sky Park. Bring
lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family.
Hosted by Lone Tree Recreation Center and SSPRD.
Friday, May 9, 4–5:30 pm:
Skean Dubh.
Enjoy the traditional and contemporary Celtic
stylings of this local band, with music featuring
fire-driven instrumentals, Scottish ballads, Irish
pub songs, Celtic folk songs, and more.
Friday, June 13, 4–5:30 pm:
17th Avenue All-Stars.
This local a capella group performs everything
from 1950s doo-wop favorites to
contemporary cover
songs.
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* Intro to GPS, Navigation, and Geocaching.
Learn to use a GPS to navigate the great outdoors
or find hidden caches in the treasure-hunting
game of geocaching. Sessions start at (and are
hosted by) The Wildlife Experience and end at
nearby Schweiger Ranch. Ages 8 and up; children
must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $18.
Saturday, May 10, 9 am–1 pm.
Saturday, June 28, 10 am–2 pm.
Register by calling 720-488-3300.
* Yoga in the Park. Join RidgeGate, SSPRD, and
the Lone Tree Recreation Center for a free yoga
class in Belvedere Park (at the corner of RidgeGate
Circle and Belvedere Lane). No experience
necessary, and no registration required.
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30–7:30 pm.
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30–7:30 pm.
* Guided Nature Hikes. Each of these free,
family-friendly hikes has a unique theme. Get all
the details at www.ridgegate.com.
Thursday, May 15, 6:30–8 pm:
Sunset Bird Watching.
Friday, June 6, 6:30–8 pm: Botany of the Ute.
Saturday, June 21, 7:30–9 pm:
Celebrating the Solstice.
University offers free
education to LT residents.
It’s true.
A little misleading, perhaps.
But still true.
You can attend any of these one-hour
classes on Lone Tree’s sales tax and use laws
absolutely free.
And that’s a smart plan if you conduct business
in Our City.
Classes are held in the Juniper Room at the City of
Lone Tree Municipal Building, 9220 Kimmer Drive.
They begin at 2 pm on the following days and
cover the following topics:
Friday, April 25: Sales Tax.
Friday, May 23: Use Tax.
Friday, June 27: Medical Sales & Use Tax.
So reserve your tuition-free seat now by
contacting Scott Hall, CPA, at 303-708-1818 ext.
1288 or via email at [email protected].
This owl is:
A. In a box.
B. In a box that took more than 40 minutes for
Lone Tree Police Services Coordinator Dennis
Page to cover him with.
C. Thrilled to have been relocated from a dark,
lonely corner of the loading dock area behind
Old Navy to the Birds of Prey Society’s site in
Broomfield.
D. Doing fine despite only having one foot.
E. Expected to be released back into nature after
further evaluation.
F. All of the above.
Lone Tree
announces
exciting tax news!
Well, if anything related to paying taxes can
ever be truly exciting, that is.
But this is about as good as tax news gets in
The LT:
Businesses can now complete their sales
tax returns and make payments online.
Which means it’s easier.
And more efficient.
And doesn’t require piles of paperwork.
Tax payments can be made using an
electronic payment from a bank account
(no credit cards accepted yet).
Interested businesses should call Lone Tree’s
finance department at 303-708-1818 for a PIN
number.
That PIN—along with your City account
number—will allow you to create an account
on www.xpressbillpay.com.
Once the account is set up, simply select
“City of Lone Tree, CO” as your e-bill provider,
and voilà!
Watch the online tax magic happen.
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EXPOSE YOURSELF Co-ed computer-ed
to Arts in the Afternoon.
for the age-ed.
Join the ranks of those who’ve discovered the
simple pleasure of midday music at LTAC.
Designed to serve our area’s fast-growing senior
and retiree populations, Arts in the Afternoon
exposes attendees to different genres of music
performed by small professional ensembles.
Performances are held the second Wednesday
of every month.
Each is 60 minutes long.
Afterwards, artists and audience members
gather for light refreshments and discussion about
the performance.
The best part?
Tickets are just $15/person.
Next up in the series:
Jazz 101 (with the Colorado Jazz
Repertory Orchestra).
Wednesday, April 9, 1:30 pm.
Come join members of
CJRO as they provide a bit of
background and color to
this exciting art form.
Learn something you
didn’t know about jazz, or
just sit back and enjoy
great music played by
masters.
String Quartet Favorites.
Wednesday, May 14, 1:30 pm.
You don’t always need an
entire orchestra to make
an impact.
Sometimes, four string
players in perfect balance
produce exactly the right
effect.
This program features the
Ivy Street Ensemble and will
include Hugo Wolf’s highspirited Italian Serenade, Samuel Barber’s melancholy
Adagio for Strings, and Dvorak’s “American” String
Quartet, composed largely in Iowa.
Concert host Betsy Schwarm will also share
stories about how all three works came to be.
Purchase tickets by calling 720-509-1000 or
online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
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So it’s not grammatically correct.
But it's the right thing to do if you want to learn
the basics about using the Internet.
Adults/seniors who attend these free classes
will be paired with teen mentors from the Lone
Tree Youth Commission for introductions to
websites, search sites, and more.
The first sessions in this series were filled to
capacity.
So don’t wait til you've aged another day.
Register now for one of the Lone Tree Library’s
next sessions on Internet Basics:
Saturday, April 5, 2–3 pm.
Wednesday, April 16, 6–7 pm.
Wednesday, May 14, 6–7pm.
Saturday, June 14, 3–4 pm.
Still not sold on registering for a session?
Then consider this:
Being tech savvy (even a little bit) will increase
your ‘cool’ factor with your kids (or grandkids).
And who doesn’t want to be cool?
Lone Tree debuts
jam-packed kids' event.
It should be billed as The Busiest Three
Hours of a Little Lone Treer's Life.
But instead it’s being called the
City’s first-ever Kidsfest on
Sunday, June 8, from 11 am–2 pm
at the Lone Tree Arts Center.
Grab the kids and come celebrate the end of
school and the beginning of summer fun!
There will be great bands, food trucks serving up delicious
snacks, a science corner, an art corner, and an inaugural
Lone Tree Strider Cup race.
Science activities will include dinosaur digging and herb
planting, as well as activities from The Wildlife Experience and
awesome winged creatures from HawkQuest.
Arts activities will include face painting, kids’ crafts from
Passport to Culture and SSPRD, and an amazing chalk art area
and professional demonstration.
And if that all seems too tame, then get revved up for the
Lone Tree Strider Cup!
Lone Tree’s youngest residents will face off in a fun race
specifically designed for them.
Entry into the race is free.
Age categories will include 2–3 year olds and 4–5 year olds.
Helmets are required, as well as a no-pedal, two-wheel,
12-in. bike.
Participants will have time for
practice runs, and prizes will be
awarded for
top finishers.
So come be
a part of the fun!
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening and when:
11 am–2 pm:
11–11:30 am:
11:15 am–Noon:
11:15–11:45 am:
Noon:
1 pm:
1–1:45 pm:
Emcee: Doctor Noize.
Strider Cup registration.
Jeff and Paige Band.
Sven the Juggler.
Strider Cup race (4-5 year olds).
Strider Cup race (2-3 year olds).
Jeff and Paige Band.
For more information about Kidsfest or to become a sponsor,
visit www.cityoflonetree.com/kidsfest or send an email to
[email protected].
Let your child’s
imagination soar with Passport to Culture!
This popular program gives school-aged children
the chance to unlock the world around them
through adventures in arts, culture, and science.
Designed to engage as well as entertain, this
series is for families who are ready to fill their
passports with performances, workshops, and
purely entertaining experiences!
Adults and children: $5.
Children ages 2 and under: Free.
Purchase tickets at the Lone Tree Arts Center Box
Office in person, via phone at 720-509-1000,
online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org, or the day
of the performance.
Here’s what’s coming up:
The FunKinetic Project.
Sunday, April 13, 3 pm.
This unique blend of entertainment
and education is designed to teach the
fundamentals of hip-hop/funk/house
culture and history.
The performance
ends with an
interactive
segment
designed to get the
audience moving.
So come learn
some new dance moves and get into
the spirit of peace, love, unity, and
having fun!
Kidsfest.
Sunday, June 8, 11 am–2 pm.
Come join the fun at Lone Tree’s
first-ever Kidsfest!
There will be great music, a science
corner, an art corner featuring 3-D
chalk artists, and a Lone Tree Strider
Cup race.
Admission is free.
You won't want to miss it.
(For all the details, see the Kidsfest
article at left.)
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Little sprouts love Seedlings.
Seedlings is a one-hour-long family program designed to engage
parents and young children in arts, culture, science, and genuine
entertainment.
Boxed lunches from Firehouse Subs are available (for 11 am
performances only) when you pre-order with your ticket purchase.
Recommended audience: Toddlers through kindergarten.
Admission: $3.
(Children ages 1 and under are free but must have a ticket.)
Child box lunches: $3.
Adult box lunches: $4.
Lone
Tree
Symphony
Next up for the Lone Tree
Symphony Orchestra at the
Lone Tree Arts Center:
Upcoming programs include:
Move & Groove with the Zoo.
Tuesday, April 1, 9:30 & 11 am.
Can you slither like a snake?
Move slow and steady like a tortoise?
Get up and get moving and grooving
just like your favorite animals!
Join educators and live animal ambassadors from the Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo to explore all the fun ways you can add a little
animal locomotion to your life.
Up Close & Musical.
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 & 11 am.
Up Close and Musical’s Alla Corda captivates
little ones as they take a musical journey.
Featuring five Colorado Symphony musicians,
this performance incorporates delightful short
pieces perfect for young children.
Songs include popular tunes from Sesame Street and The Little
Mermaid as well as snippets of traditional classical music by
Brahms, Copland, and more.
Stick around after the performance for an ‘instrument petting
zoo’ so kids can try out string instruments for themselves.
Top Hogs.
Tuesday, June 3, 9:30 & 11 am.
Pigs—yes, pigs—perform exciting tricks
to music and the cues of renowned
animal trainer John Vincent during this
fun-filled show.
Vincent tells a story that educates
audiences while weaving the animals through a series of tricks
ranging from simple dog-like tricks to unbelievably difficult ones.
Watch as Mudslinger answers his fan mail, does double twists
with a hoop, puts his toys away, and throws out the trash.
Stick around after the show to meet the stars and ask Vincent
questions.
Purchase tickets online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or call
the Lone Tree Arts Center Box Office at 720-509-1000.
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The Three Gs.
Friday, May 9, 7:30 pm.
Composers Gottschalk, Grofé,
and Gershwin are the focus of
this fantastic concert and the
names behind the program title.
Musical compositions will
include Night in the Tropics
(Louis Moreau Gottschalk),
Grand Canyon Suite (Ferde Grofé),
and Rhapsody in Blue (George
Gershwin).
Guest pianist Dana Landry
will join the LTSO for Rhapsody
in Blue.
Golf Club & Hotel
debuts new place
to say ‘I do’.
Get ready to celebrate summer with the first
concertof the season in Sweetwater Park.
Enjoy great live music and delicious outdoor
dining-in-the-park options.
So mark your calendar, throw those lawn chairs
and blankets in the back of the car, and you'll be
ready to go!
BoDeans
Saturday, June 14, 6-9 pm.
www.cityoflonetree.com/summerconcert
South Suburban’s Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
has committed itself to those who want to be
committed.
To each other.
Forever.
The new outdoor wedding venue is scheduled
to open early this summer.
But don't worry—you don’t have to get married
if you want to celebrate locally.
The hotel is focusing on hosting more networking
mixers, meetings, reunions, and fundraising
events in addition to weddings.
The staff members charged with making it
happen are:
Dovie Lopez, special events sales and catering
coordinator, who specializes in social events like
weddings, showers, graduation parties, holiday
parties, banquets, and more.
Tina Long, sales and marketing manager, who
focuses on banquets, meetings, and corporate
accounts.
And Joseph Westley, SSPRD’s first-ever executive chef who is based at the Lone Tree facility. He
manages the property’s culinary team and oversees
the district’s restaurants and food and beverage
operations.
For more information, contact Dovie Lopez at
[email protected] or 303-790-0202 ext. 247.
Next up for the
CJRO:
Big Band Blues.
Monday, May 12, 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $20.
If swing is the feeling of jazz,
then the blues is its soul.
Come enjoy the sounds of the Colorado
Jazz Repertory Orchestra in a performance featuring
the blues in all its forms...with a guest vocalist to top
it all off!
To purchase tickets, visit www.lonetreeartscenter.org
or call 720-509-1000.
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Coming to LTAC this spring:
Colorado Ballet: Spring Repertory Program.
Saturday, April 5, 8 pm.
Come experience the power and beauty of three
repertory pieces by Colorado’s premier classical
dance company.
This production features Traveling Alone,
choreographed by Amy Seiwert, artistic director of
imagery and choreographer-in-residence for Smuin
Ballet, and one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.”
Also featured in this performance: Feast of the
Gods, choreographed by Edward Liang, winner of
the Prince Prize for choreography.
Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!
Thursday, April 10, 10 am & 7 pm.
Creatively blending theater
arts with the wonders of
scientific exploration, Doktor
Kaboom keeps his audience
riveted with interest and rolling
with laughter.
Join him on this sidesplitting journey of increasingly
spectacular (and often
successful) science experiments
and demonstrations designed to
involve, excite, educate, and
entertain.
Tickets for this all-ages show are only $8.
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Thursday, April 24–Sunday, May 4.
Based on the novel by Mark Twain.
Music and lyrics by Roger Miller.
Directed by Randal Myler.
Do we really need to say more?
Probably not, but we will anyway.
Join rebellious teenager Huckleberry Finn as he
sweeps down the mighty
Mississippi on a raft with
runaway slave Jim.
Watch as the pair discovers a
friendship that defies convention
and defines the American dream
as their adventure introduces
them to unforgettable characters
and tricky situations.
Propelled by an award-winning score, this
show chronicles the best and worst of our heritage
in a joyously theatrical journey.
(For more on Big River, see sidebar on Page 21.)
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Dinosaur Zoo Live.
Monday, May 19, 10:30 am, 12:30 & 7 pm.
Take a tour through prehistoric
Australia during this highly
imaginative, entertaining,
and educational
show!
Watch as an
eye-popping array
of ancient creatures
are brought to life
on stage.
Observe and interact
with these extraordinarily
life-like creatures, and meet a
menagerie of insects, mammals, and dinosaurs in
their ancient environment.
From the sweetly
curious baby
Dryosaur to the
peaceful hulk
Titanosaur and even
the teeth-gnashing
Tyrannosaurus rex,
Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live
is a unique interactive
performance.
The large-scale
puppets were
developed in
consultation with
paleontologists,
based on current
science and
interpretations of
fossil evidence.
Using
sophisticated
design and
electronics,
these giants are
brought to life by
skilled performers
and puppeteers,
made all the more real through the magic of
theater.
To purchase tickets to any of these
performances, call the Arts Center at 720-509-1000
or visit www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Eight little questions about one Big River.
The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild
supports and promotes the Arts
Center with ongoing social
opportunities designed to raise
funds and build awareness.
Next up on the calendar:
Director Randal Myler recently sat down long enough to answer a few questions
about his upcoming production of Big River. Here’s what he had to say:
TL: What’s the best way to describe Big River?
RM: It’s a combination of a great Broadway musical and great songs by
Roger Miller. Huckleberry Finn itself is such a moving story. The whole world
is telling Huck he should hate this guy, Jim. But he determines it’s okay to like
him, despite what society is telling him. It’s an incredible ‘coming of age’ story.
TL: Tell us about the music in the musical.
RM: Sometimes Broadway takes a great story and matches it with the wrong
lyricist. But in this case, who better to write the music than one of the bad
boys of country music? Also, we’re not going to have a full orchestra—it’ll be
more fun than that. Dan Wheetman, who was John Denver’s fiddle player for
10 years, is one of the foremost old-time music guys in the country. And he’s
assembled a group of guys for Big River. They’ll be onstage playing
instruments that are perfect for that time period.
TL: Any favorite songs or lines from the production?
RM: No particular line really jumps out at me—it’s the whole book. I mean,
it’s Mark Twain!
TL: Do you have a favorite character?
RM: Definitely Jim. He’s the moral compass, and he’s the father figure that
Huck never really had.
TL: What’s your favorite part of staging a production?
RM: For me, it’s always the rehearsals.
TL: Why’s that?
RM: It’s like this: In my spare time, I love to go to estate sales. It’s the search
and the hunt that interests me more than owning something. It’s the same
with directing a show—the process is the best part.
TL: Because we're talking favorites, what's your favorite thing
about LTAC?
RM: It’s a beautiful facility, and it’s the right size for a musical like this. There
are no bad seats.
TL: And your favorite thing about Lone Tree?
RM: I live in New York City, so it’s great to come here and be able to find a
parking place! And it's great to see the sky. It’s always fun to come back to
Colorado. I was at the Denver Center for 14 years... and I’m a staunch
Avalanche fan, so this is a good time to be back!
An Evening with Pat Craig.
Monday, April 21, 7–9 pm.
Lone Tree Arts Center.
Cost: Free;
Donations gladly accepted.
Enjoy a fascinating night out
with the founder of The Wildlife
Sanctuary in Keenesburg,
Colorado.
Craig will discuss his sanctuary,
the captive wildlife crisis in the
United States, and the recent
rescue of 25 Bolivian circus
lions with Animal Defenders
International.
Refreshments served. RSVP to
Gayle Spelts at 303-662-9952.
Annual Luncheon and
Fashion Show.
Thursday, May 22,
11:30 am–1:30 pm.
Lone Tree Arts Center.
Cost: $45/person.
Come for the fashions, food,
and fun!
Local television personality
Natalie Tysdal will emcee the
event, and fashions will be
provided by Soft Surroundings
at Park Meadows Retail Resort.
Attendees will also have a
chance to win a $250 gift card
to Soft Surroundings, courtesy
of Park Meadows.
Call Gayle Spelts at 303-662-9952
for more information.
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The latest from SSPRD…
For a complete list of classes, camps, and special
events, visit www.ssprd.org.
Tantalizing Tastes Series.
Enjoy sampling five food courses paired with
five beverages in an intimate and relaxed setting
at Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel.
Hosted by Executive Chef Joseph Westley.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
Cost is $30/person.
Upcoming dates include:
Tuesday, April 1, 6–8 pm: April Fools Edition,
with Breckenridge Distillery small batch bourbon.
Tuesday, June 10, 6–8 pm: Father’s Day Tribute
BBQ & Beer Edition, with Lone Tree Brewing Company.
Call 303-790-0202 for more information or to
save your spot.
Summer Adventure Pass available April 7.
The specially priced
summer pass is valid
from Memorial Day
through Labor Day for
entry into any of
SSPRD’s four recreation
centers and four outdoor pools.
Purchase the pass by
May 3 and receive $30
in valuable recreation
services.
Prices (for district
residents) are as
follows:
Household*: $267
$140
Adult:
$102
Youth:
Add'l child: $27
$105
Senior:
*Household = 2 adults & 3 children under 21
who are living at home.
Calling all Campers.
Keep young ones and teens active and entertained
via a variety of summer day camps.
Choose from more than 200 camps—sports,
arts, nature, golf, you name it.
A complete list is available at www.ssprd.org,
or pick up a summer camps brochure at any
South Suburban recreation center or facility.
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Pay attention, Lone Treezens!
Our City’s annual tree and flower sales are
popular events.
This much you know.
But details about these events have changed
this year, so please read on.
TREE GLEE.
Residents can purchase a tree for their property
for just $25, thanks to a partnership between the
City, Alameda Wholesale Nursery, and South
Suburban Parks and Recreation.
To see your choice of trees and to order/purchase,
visit www.cityoflonetree.com/arborday.
Quantities are limited, and only one tree per
household, please.
Orders must be received by Friday, April 25.
Trees can be picked up at the Lone Tree Arts
Center from 9–11 am on Saturday, May 10.
Flowers will also be for sale during this time.
FLOWER POWER.
Support a local school by purchasing
your spring annual flowers during
this sale.
Priced below retail, these
spectacular hanging baskets,
patio pots, and flower trays
will have your home ready
for spring!
Ordering is simple:
Just go to www.cityoflonetree.com/arborday
and select from which school you’d like to order
(Lone Tree Elementary or Eagle Ridge).
Then select your flowers, make a payment, and
plan to pick them up at that school on Friday,
May 9, from 9 am–4 pm.
Don’t want to pre-order? Have no fear.
Additional flowers, hanging baskets, and pots
will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 10,
during the annual tree pick-up time at LTAC.
Event: Arbor Day Flower Sale & Tree Pick-Up.
Dates: Friday, May 9 & Saturday, May 10.
Locations: Lone Tree Elementary School.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School.
Lone Tree Arts Center.
Website:
www.cityoflonetree.com/arborday.
Still have questions? Contact Lesley Johnson at
720-509-1010 or [email protected].
Now appearing at the library nearest you...
Whoever said libraries are boring clearly never
visited the Lone Tree Library.
Check out the special events below, or visit
www.douglascountylibraries.org for a complete
list of what’s happening at our local branch.
Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Questions? Call 303-791-7323.
But whatever you do, don’t say you’re bored!
Getting Behind the Camera Film Series:
Actors as Directors!
Come enjoy one, some, or all of these movie nights.
Each feature will be introduced by local film
enthusiast Matt Wigdahl, who will also lead a
discussion afterwards.
Adults only.
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 pm:
Play Misty for Me (1971).
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 pm:
Good Night and Good Luck (2005).
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 pm:
Night of the Hunter (1955).
Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 pm:
Little Man Tate (1991).
Shorty Sock Hop.
Saturday, May 3, 10 am.
Kids can sing and dance while building early
literacy skills.
No, really—they can.
Come watch it happen
during this high-energy
program for toddlers.
While registration is
required, 1950s attire is
optional.
Ages 18 mos.–4 yrs.
Capes Away! Superhero Training.
Friday, May 23, 2 pm.
Kids will be given white t-shirts and emblems
for making their own superhero capes.
Then it’s time to practice that superhero stance,
make up a superhero
name, and test out those
newly created superpowers on unsuspecting
family and friends.
Ages 6–9.
Camp DCL: Summer Reading Kickoff
Jamboree.
Saturday, May 31.
Yep, it’s that time
again:
When big stacks
of books get carried
out by little hands
belonging to fairly
little people who are
eager to earn prizes
for their reading
efforts.
It all starts the last
day in May.
Check the Douglas County Libraries website for
all the latest details.
You Can Draw: Dragons.
Tuesday, June 3, 2 pm.
Learn to draw dragons,
superheroes, and
robots through
step-by-step
instruction.
Kids will leave with
their own creations.
The instructor will also demonstrate
using an iPad.
Ages 7–12.
Birdie & Bunny
Magic Show.
Friday, June 6, 1 pm.
Birds. Bunnies.
One heck of a magic
show.
Ages 4–9.
Crafternoon:
Blast Off!
Saturday, June 7, 2 pm.
Make your own hand-crafted ‘jet pack.’
Ages 5–9.
Chalk It Up to Summer: Sidewalk Art.
Tuesday, June 17, 11 am.
Kids can come chalk up the library sidewalk
with their amazing art.
Includes lemonade, cookies, and fun for all!
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Branching out? Take us with you...
Timberlines makes it to the
Big Leagues!
At least in the hands of
Susie Wargin, who brought
her own reading material to
the Colorado Rockies spring
training facility at Salt River
Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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