🤠 Unveiling the Week Ahead: From Lucent Blvd to Local Delights, Dive In!

Good Morning. The moon 🌗 needs some love too! Only 318 days until the next total lunar eclipse. Never too early to lock in your plans, right? Find a stargazer to impress today with that fun fact. 🔭✨🌙

In this week’s Ranch Roundup:

• HR High School Senior Honored

• Lucent Blvd No More?

• John Denver in Castlewood

• Summer Camp Fever

Giddy up.

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HR High School Senior Honored

🏆 Highlands Ranch High School senior Eli Testa received the 2024 Outstanding Youth of Lone Tree Award for his exceptional commitment to community involvement, including creating a youth theater company during the pandemic that raised $37,000 for The Denver Actors Fund. Testa's initiative and character were praised by Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet and others at an award presentation.

Lucent Blvd May Be Renamed

🚦Our community continues to honor Kendrick Castillo's heroic act on May 7, 2019, when he sacrificed his life to save others. To commemorate his bravery, the Kendrick Castillo Memorial is being established in Civic Green Park within Highlands Ranch. The fund is dedicated to exploring ways to honor Kendrick Castillo in his hometown. As part of this effort, Lucent Boulevard is proposed to be renamed to Kendrick Castillo Way, pending the completion of a necessary public process. More information can be found on the Douglas County website.

Concert in Castlewood Canyon

🎤🌲 Nature + Live Music + Sunset?! What more could you want? Experience a live concert with Mark Cormican on Sunday, June 23rd from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater in Castlewood Canyon, featuring nostalgic John Denver tribute songs and original compositions amidst breathtaking views and a sunset backdrop. Suitable for all ages. More info.

Summer Camps

☀️🎨 Ready for summer? Explore a variety of summer camps offered by the Highlands Ranch Community Association in 2024, including arts & education, Camp Backcountry, Camp HRCA, sports camps, and therapeutic rec camps. With over 100 options, both half-day and full-day programs cater to diverse interests, ensuring kids stay engaged, active, and joyful throughout the summer. Open to Highlands Ranch and nearby communities. Check this PDF out for a full rundown.

Eat Good, Feel Good - Sponsored by Toastique

Looking to jazz up your healthy eating routine? Head to Toastique Highlands Ranch, where fresh ingredients and deliciously creative toast concoctions are just the beginning. Nestled in the heart of Highlands Ranch, Toastique brings a gourmet touch to your day with all-natural smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and smoothie bowls. Toastique transitions seamlessly from early on-the-go breakfasts to corporate lunches and post-workout fuel. With fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced products, you'll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere all day long. Our mission is to make healthy eating accessible, exciting, and easy to enjoy. We believe in making healthy food easy and accessible without any preservatives or fillers. Swing by and taste the difference that simplicity and quality make – your taste buds and health will thank you!

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Events

From Boot-Stompin' Beats to to captivating arts & culture, here's what's happening in and around the Ranch this week.

Monday (4/29)

🎪🤹‍♂️ Step right up to the Venardos Circus, a spectacular Broadway-Style Circus show that has been captivating audiences across the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014! This reinvented American Circus tradition brings the excitement of Broadway to the big top, delighting theater enthusiasts and nostalgic circus fans alike. Experience the magic and joy of circus traditions in a modern, family-friendly setting. Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. Through May 5. Get Tickets.

Thursday (5/2)

🐦🌿 Who doesn’t like colorful birds tweeting up a storm? Learn how to attract backyard birds with native plants, bird houses, and identification tips from the Denver Audubon Society. Roxborough Library. 8357 N Rampart Range Rd # 200, Littleton, CO 80125. 2-3 PM. Registration required.

Saturday (5/4)