Metro District
Events
The Metro District presents educational
and fun events throughout the year. Events include the
Highlands Ranch Arbor Day Celebration, the National Trails Day volunteer project, Parties at the Park,
the annual Metro District-Littleton Fire Rescue Ice Cream Social, Douglas
County Household Hazardous Materials Roundup, Dog Daze of Summer, Metro
District's Volunteer Appreciation and the Holiday Celebration at the Historic
Mansion. Each of these events
is free unless otherwise noted. For more information about these events, please
call Jenn Garber at 720-240-4909.Renew
the Ranch: A Community Clean Up Effort
On Saturday, April 5 more than 80 volunteers helped picked up trash in the
natural open space area surrounding Foothills Park. Thanks to their hard
work, four pickup truck loads of trash were collected. Domino's Pizza on
University Blvd. and Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza generously donated lunch
for all of our hardworking volunteers. Thanks to everyone who helped make
this event such a success!
Arbor Day
On Saturday, April 21, volunteers helped the Metro District plant more than
20 trees at Cheese Ranch Historic & Natural Area. Because of our
commitment to a strong forestry program, the Metro District has been named a
Tree City USA for the past 20 years. Thanks to the Douglas County
Conservation District and Whole Food Market for donating breakfast to all of our
volunteers.
National Trails Day
On Saturday, May 17, 40 volunteers helped the Metro District build a trail
from Chadsworth Lane to Mountain View Middle School. Volunteers installed water
bars to help prevent erosion, and went above and beyond trail-building duties to
help pick up trash in the area.
Pronghorn Park Dedication
The Metro District's newest park was officially dedicated on Wednesday, June
 4.
Residents enjoyed the Park Ranger booth, the Safari Station from The Wildlife
Experience and played numerous VerbZone games. Centennial Water &
Sanitation District also attended the event, and gave demonstrations on their
green practices, as did the greenest school in the area, Stone Mountain
Elementary.
Party at the Park: KidFest
Running, splashing and singing were all part of a day's play at KidFest on
Saturday, June 16. People of all ages watched Sport Stacking, live music
and Jim Jackson's Firehouse Circus. Whole Foods, the Metro District,
Centennial Water, AfterOurs Urgent Care, the Highlands Ranch Library, Knights of
Columbus, Skyhawks Sports Camp, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the
Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument all had entertaining booths and yummy treats.
Thank you to everyone who attended this fun event!
Ice Cream Social
 Thanks
again to Safeway, who donated all ice cream, paper products, cones, toppings and
ice for another successful Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 16.
Approximately 2,000 people beat the heat and came to Civic Green Park to eat
some ice cream, sing karaoke and listen to the Highlands Ranch Concert band.
Littleton Fire Rescue had equipment on display on Green Ash Street and the
Knights of Columbus and Garlic Jim's Pizza sold food for hungry attendees.
All proceeds from the event were
donated to the Highlands
Ranch Veterans Monument.
Wells Fargo Farewell to Summer Concert -
Featuring the Pan Jumbies
Join Wells Fargo and say farewell to summer with
the Caribbean sounds of the Pan Jumbies on Saturday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. in
Civic Green Park. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, in conjunction with the
Highlands Ranch Metro District, this free concert will offer great entertainment
for the entire family.
Arrive a little early at the park, grab a bite to eat, toss around some beach
balls, or relive the summers of your youth and try your hand at a hula hoop.
The Pan Jumbies will whisk you away to a tropical island with their
Caribbean-influenced music!
Party at the Park: Environmental Education
Wednesday, September 3 from 6 until 8 p.m.
Northridge Park
Join the Neighborhood Resource Program for this last Party at the Park of
the summer. We'll feature educational booths, and fun for all members of
your family.
Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Start the holiday season with a day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion,
listening to local choirs, taking a narrated hayride around the grounds, getting
your picture taken with Santa, or trying your hand at a Reindeer Game.
Santa Visits
Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Metro District Office (62 W. Plaza Drive - corner of Broadway & Plaza)
Santa's house has been magically transported from the North Pole to
Highlands Ranch. Avoid long lines and have your picture taken with Santa
at this free event. Children can also drop their letters to Santa off in
our special mailbox.
This page was last updated on
August 22, 2008.
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District Highlands Ranch
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