Starlighting is an annual traditional community ceremony that includes lighting the star on top of Castle Rock followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include: Caroling, dancing, ice skating, Santa Claus, Kid’s activity zone, non-profit booths, food vendors, hot chocolate, and the chili supper at the Firehouse adds to this Norman Rockwell experience.Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce created the beloved Starlighting event in 1962, which celebrates the holiday season featured by the lighting of the star on top of the Rock (the star was first lit in 1936).Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Historic Wilcox Square
Downtown Castle Rock & Festival ParkOngoing festivities throughout the day include strolling carolers, dance groups and other live entertainment on every corner. There’s a kids zone, hot chocolate and games to entertain the kiddos as well as adult beverages and plenty of food trucks. Non profit and sponsor booths will line the streets offering holiday goodies and trinkets. Santa Claus visits (2pm-4:15pm) and the chili supper at the Firehouse complete this Norman Rockwell experience.
The actual ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM on the main stage, with the lighting of The Star at approximately 5:30 PM, followed immediately by fireworks.
Event Type: Community
Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund Thompson Education Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
— Shotgun Style, 4-Person Scramble —Thompson Education Foundation honors the legacy of Dr. Stan Scheer and continues his spirit of generosity through the Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund. The Scheer Student Opportunity Fund provides gap funding for Thompson School District students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities to ensure opportunities when there are financial barriers in the way.Registration includes:
* 1 Foursome with 2 carts
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Opportunity to win the HOLE IN ONE prize of $10,000
* Opportunity to donate for Mulligan passes
* Opportunity to donate to win ‘Beat the Pro’
* Opportunity to donate for “Loose Ends”
* Chance to win $360 PER PLAYER golf credit at Mariana Butte!
* Support of an incredible non-profit that serves Loveland students and familiesCost: $140 for individual golfer, $560 for a foursomeSponsorships are still available! Tickets go on sale July 7!
Art Market at Metamorphosis and Tie-Dye Party
We are so very excited to be able to host our third annual Summer Art Market at our Studio and Gallery in Lyons, Colorado.
A little about our plans…
DATES: Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th
TIME: 11am to 5pm each day
-Join us for a lovely indoor/ outdoor art market loaded with a variety of local Artisans.
-There will be all varieties of artforms present from paint, ceramics, illustration, clothing, leatherwork, resin and more!
-Musicians each day
-There will be no tattooing during the event, a great opportunity to meet and greet our tattooists
-We will have a raffle for free tattoos up to a $500 value
-We will be having a DIY tie dye party! $25 for a studio shirt with our logo and +$5 to tie-dye it OR bring your own shirt and pay $15 to tie dye it! Shirts must be 100% cotton for BYOS! Please let us know if you’d like us to order you a shirt and we’ll make sure we have it the day of for you!We will be making announcements for attendees periodically!We are so excited to celebrate local art with you!
The Meta Crew
Metamorphosis Tattoo and Art Gallery
@tattoometamorphosis
www.metamorphosistattoostudio.com
Bluegrass on The Arkansas
Near the headwaters of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado, you will find a delightful venue for your holiday weekend and an opportunity to enjoy bluegrass music, food, drink, and fun for all ages.Bluegrass on the Arkansas, an annual fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Salida, will be back Memorial Day Weekend May 27th and 28th this year. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped make the 2022 show an awesome success!!This is a FREE event that our community has enjoyed for 20 years that draws visitors to and locals the same. In addition to an exciting two days of bluegrass bands, both local and from out of town, we are having food trucks for your convenience and enjoyment. Rotarians will again be pouring SoulCraft beer from the beer truck and hoping to supply sustainable, reusable cups for the event. A Bouncy House will be available for kids on Sunday and nonalcoholic beverages (as well as wine and hard spritzers) will be available. Come join us in supporting Salida Rotary and enjoying BlueGrass on the Arkansas at Riverside Park: all make this a fun weekend.This event is the main fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Salida. We are proud to help the youth of our community not only by providing vocational and scholastic scholarships but also by giving to other local nonprofits throughout Chaffee County. All proceeds of the event go to support our seniors and community organizations who work hard to make a difference.
Arapahoe County Fair
Come out for good ol’ fashioned family fun at the 117th annual Arapahoe County Fair. Included with Fair admission ($25): parking, unlimited carnival rides, fireworks, rodeos, concerts, petting farm, tractor pulls, 4-H exhibits, and so much more! So bring on the FUN, and we’ll see you at the FAIR! Details and tickets at www.arapahoecountyfair.com
Taste of Louisville: 5K Fun Run & Dog Jog
The traditional Taste of Louisville 5k race is getting revitalized. With two starts, one for more serious runners then a second start for families and folks that want to go at their own pace. New this year we’re encouraging our community to bring their dog for a jog (well behaved ones of course!) along with fun water stations and music along the way.Start Time + Location:
Main Street and Pine
Fun Run: 9:00AM
Dog Jog: 9:10AMAll participants receive:
T – Shirt
Tote Bag
Water
Dog Treats
Raffle Ticket for a chance at incredible prizes
Race BibThis event is part of the Taste of Louisville month long celebration by the Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Louisville Chamber of Commerce Taste of Louisville 5/1/23 – 6/3/23
For more information please visit: louisvillechamber.com
The Amazing Alphorn — Its History and Music
The Amazing Alphorn – Its History and Music will be presented from 1:30-3 pm Saturday, July 8, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Dennis Edwards, a Fort Collins resident who lived in Germany for 30 years, will chronicle the history of the instrument as well as play excerpts from Swiss and German composers. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and reservations are available at globalvillagemuseum.org. The presentation is in conjunction with Deutschland Through Students’ Eyes in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The exhibit, which runs through July 22, is curated by German language students at Fort Collins High School. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
German Identity After the Holocaust: Memorials and Monuments in Today’s Germany
German Identity After the Holocaust: Memorials and Monuments in Today’s Germany will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, June 20, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Peter Erickson, Associate Professor of German in CSU’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, will explore Holocaust memorials in relation to German identity. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and reservations are available at globalvillagemuseum.org. The presentation is in conjunction with Deutschland Through Students’ Eyes in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The exhibit, which runs through July 22, is curated by German language students at Fort Collins High School. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Charcuterie Design & Flower Arranging Workshop!
Join Brooks Floral & Garner and Gather Events, for a combined Mother’s Day Flower Design & Charcuterie Design Workshop!Mother’s Day Flower Design & Charcuterie Board Workshop!Join Brooks Floral and Garner and Gather for this amazing spring class where we will teach you to make your own beautifully curated spring bouquet AND Charcuterie box to take home with you! Join us in this beautiful space for this one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day workshop! Come solo, bring a friend, or come with someone you love! All are welcome!Location: Sugar Bloom Cookie Studios, 14663 Orchard Pkwy Unit 400, Westminster, CO 80023What’s included?Learn sustainable floral design techniques the power of healing through flowers tips/tricks to make your flowers last far beyond the workshop. Flower Therapy for your soul!
Guided floral design workshop led by Kaitlin owner of Brooks Floral & floral designer AND a charcuterie class led by Kim of Garner and Gather Events!
A personalized design-station with all materials
Insta-worthy photos!
A garden-style arrangement with the fresh flowers from our flower bar
Sweet surprises connection networking & lasting friendship!
All tools need to arrange will be provided for the duration of the workshop
A medium sized bouquet + a charcuterie board to take home with you!
Sips & Snacks including wine & other beverages!
Option to buy larger arrangements to add to your Mother’s Day tablescape!
Sugar Bloom Studio is ADA Accessible
Contact Information:Kaitlin Austin, Owner of Brooks Floral & Co.
Email: Kaitlin@BrooksFloralCo.com
Website: www.BrooksFloralCo.com
Instagram: @BrooksFloral
Phone: (720) 296 2431
Night at the Library
Fundraising event benefitting the Pikes Peak Library District