Highlands Ranch Colorado

Environmental education is incredibly important and the Highlands Ranch community makes it easy with their environmental education programs.  Every program is held at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation and Open Space Service Center at 3280 Redstone Park Circle unless otherwise noted.  Registration is required at least a week in advance and programs cost $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents.  For the class to take place, at least five people must be signed up and there is a maximum of 25 participants for each class.  [click to continue…]

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Christmas in November, Shopping on Thanksgiving Day – Really?

November 18, 2011 Editor's column

Ok, we all know that the Christmas retail season starts in late August or early September because that’s when Costco and Sam’s Club and other places start selling the first Christmas items. It’s already standard that as soon as Halloween is gone, Christmas decoration takes over in stores. But is it really necessary for a [...]

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123 Pho Restaurant Highlands Ranch

November 14, 2011 Business Reviews

Last night I had my first opportunity to try one of the 2 Pho restaurants in Highlands Ranch (or are there more?). Both restaurants are fairly new to Highlands Ranch, but in the past I had to fill my cravings for a good Pho outside of Highlands Ranch. 123 Pho was on my list yesterday [...]

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Trails in Highlands Ranch

November 3, 2011 Our Neighborhood

For those who enjoy walking, hiking, running or biking in the great outdoors, the Highlands Ranch trail system is a huge benefit.  This extensive trail system goes throughout the Highlands Ranch community and offers trails for people of all skill levels.  Some trails are concrete, some are gravel and some are single track meaning you [...]

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Art Encounters

October 29, 2011 News & Events

Art Encounters is a year long Highlands Ranch outdoor sculpture exhibit that will be on display from June 2011 until June 2012.  The project is sponsored by Douglas County and displays public sculptures not only in Highlands Ranch but also in Parker, Castle Rock and Lone Tree.

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