Dec. 10 Friends of the Marge Hudak Pool

THEN
on Thursday Dec. 10 show MORE support by eating at the Cutthroat Cafe in Bailey.

Chip is donating 10% of daily proceeds to Friends of the Pool.

Show up, eat up!

Friends of the Marge Hudak Pool Christmas Bake Sale and Silent Auction Dec. 6

Friends of the Marge Hudak Pool

Platte Canyon High School

Christmas Bake Sale and Silent Auction

Includes gift certificates from local businesses, jewelry and Christmas gifts.

Sunday Dec. 6 2009 during the VFW Legendary Country Breakfast

7:30 am to 11:30 am at the Shawnee Community Center

Show up, eat up!

Tickets available for drawings for pool passes and holiday plates at breakfast and the pool. Drawing held Dec. 18 at the pool. $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets.

Friends of the Pool sales and donations are used to promote availability, use of pool and purchase equipment for classes.

Check out your first Aquacize class for free (beg., interm., adv.), swim laps, come to open swim!

Check out the schedule.

You know you'll feel better and pump up your attitude!

North Pole Express Holiday Craft Show Dec 5 9-3

NORTH POLE EXPRESS!
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW!
Elk Creek Elementary is hosting their 10th annual North Pole Express Holiday Craft Show! Enjoy unique and handmade arts and crafts from local artisans. This is a great community event and a fund raiser for our school! Elk Creek Elementary is located just off of 285 between Shaffers Crossing and Pine Junction.

Dec. 5th 9-3

Hope to see you there!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

December 11 Sparkling Late Autumn Skies

Friday, December 11
Sparkling Late Autumn Skies
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. William Baehr Observatory
Join astronomy team members from Lookout Mountain Nature Center for an evening at the historic William Baehr Observatory. Weather permitting, participants will view stars, Jupiter and deep space objects through historic and modern telescopes. Bundle up for this chilly program. Ages 10 – adult. This is a free program, but registration is required. Please visit http://lmnc.jeffco.us to register.

January 16 Stars & Mars

Saturday, January 16
Stars & Mars
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Pine Valley Ranch Park
Enjoy the crisp, clear, dark skies at the William Baehr Observatory at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Learn to identify prominent winter constellations, and view Mars, stars and deep space objects through historic and modern telescopes. Bundle up for this chilly outdoor presentation. Ages 10-adult. This is a free program from Lookout Mountain Nature Center, but registration is required. Please visit http://lmnc.jeffco.us to register.

January 30 Full Moon Ice Skate

Saturday, January 30
Full Moon Ice Skate
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pine Valley Ranch Park
Bundle up, bring your skates, and head down to Pine Lake for an ice skate on the lake under a nearly full moon. There will be a cracklin’ fire in the warming hut and hot chocolate for sippin’. Lake conditions permitting, skates are not provided. All ages. This is a free program from Lookout Mountain Nature Center, but registration is required. Please visit http://lmnc.jeffco.us to register.

Conifer Plow Driver's Community Service

Conifer Plow Drivers & Customers:

I have recently set up a program inviting all Conifer plow drivers and customers to be a part of. I have been plowing here for over ten years and realize the predicaments we get into. This is a non-profit safety related organization for plow drivers and customers. Currently, there is hardly anybody on the Citizen Band radio(CB). Often, during storms or in remote areas, cell phones do not work. For all Conifer snow plow drivers and interested plow customers--we have set up a program where drivers and customers alike can monitor Channel 3 on Citizen Band. We encourage anyone with old CB radios to donate them for this cause--if they don't work, I have a friend in electronic repair willing to fix them for almost nothing. This might not be a bad idea, especially during sever weather, for the CB can get out sometimes when a cell phone can't, not to mention the monitoring ability of all associated plow drivers. Give me a hand, lets make this work. For any additional information, call Jim Ferguson, 303-838-8217.

Dec 5th and 6th benefit the Inter-Canyon Fire Department

FRESHLY CUT LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE- Starting @25.00
Proceeds benefit the Inter-Canyon Fire Department. December 5/6th & 12/13th. 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The auxiliary will be serving FREE hot chocolate, hot cider, and cookies. Station #3, 8445 S. Hwy 285. Please help support the community.

Dec.12th Silent Auction, Wine Tasting & Entertainment Benefit Event

Silent Auction, Wine Tasting & Entertainment Benefit Event
Saturday, December 12th, 4 to 6 p.m.
**** $10/person ****

Location: Peak Academy of Dance, 26437 Barkley Road
Conifer, CO

Melissa Stone was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on 9/21/09 and is currently undergoing treatment for this cancer.

This fundraiser is to help the family with medical expenses related to the treatment.

Wine Tasting provided by Aspen Peak Cellars.

Sample items to bid on: Bicycles, Pampered Chef, Handmade Quilts, Toys, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Services, Sports Memorable, Bed & Breakfast Stays, Home Furnishings, Gift Cards, Wine and More.

Come and support Melissa, get your holiday shopping done and taste some of our local winery’s best.

Entertainment by: Peak Academy of Dance & music by: Tom McNeill and Friends

RSVP or Inquires to: Melissa_201018@yahoo.com

KNIT KNOOK - December Classes

Knit Knook is proud to say that it has been in business for two years in December and to Celebrate this we would like to invite you to a cookie and hot apple cider event, on Sunday December 13th from 1-5pm. If you wish to bring a dozen cookies to share, it would be appreciated. Knit Knook will supply the Hot Apple Cider. We are also sharing the happiness by asking you to support the Mountain Peace Shelter by knitting or crocheting a hat. If you wish to do this, please bring your hat in on December 13th.

Make and Take Gifts
December 16th from 4-8pm we will setting up feltable gift tables for you to make gifts and take them.
More to come on the event.

DECEMBER CLASSES

Monday:
Alpine Boot Slipper: Learn to make a pair of Slippers that are boots. Make them you own by using yarns of your choice. Please come in and see these boots and you will want to make a pair for yourself or as a christmas gift.
Nov 30th,Dec 7th and 14th from 10-12pm-Jane-$45

Beginning Knitting: You will learn the basic Knitting Techinques. Knit, Purl and more. In this class you learn at your own pace. Dec 7th,14th and 21st from 6-8pm-Jane-$45

Tuesday:
Clog Slipper Class: Learn how to make a pair of Slip on felted slippers. Great for a begining knitter's. Lots to learn.
Dec 1st,8th,15th from 10-12pm-Diane-$45

Wednesday:
Beginning Knitting: Dec 2nd,9th,16th from 10-12-Diane-$45

Thursday:
Alpaca Flap Hat: Learn how to do a provisional cast on, Fair Isle and much more.
Nov 26th, Dec 3rd and 10th from 3-5pm-Diane-$45


Please have a safe Holiday and see you in the shop!

Knit Knook Coffee & More
25557A Conifer Rd., #130
Conifer CO 80433
303-838-2118

Mother/Daughter workshop Dec. 5th

Mother/Daughter workshop
Evergreen
Evergreen Lutheran Church
5980 County Road 73
The mother/daughter connection is central to many families and can be volatile and engaging, yet intimate at the same time. It’s important for girls and their moms to have time to talk about issues, concerns, fears and feelings that arise during this time of transition. This workshop provides the opportunity for girls and moms to talk constructively with each other and in their own groups. Gain tools for communicating constructively, getting support when you need it, and negotiating how you treat each other in the relationship. The workshop will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 County Road 73. This is not a religious event. For information and how to register, e-mail kasskell2@aol.com, or visit www.bridges2peace.com.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
kasskell2@aol.com
http://www.bridges2peace.com

Sonshine Children's Musical Theatre Dec 12

Sonshine Children's Musical Theatre

Children in first through sixth grade are invited to learn about acting, singing and stage movement from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Deer Park United Methodist Church, a mile west of Pine Junction at 966 Rim Rock Road. The children will perform “I Need a Little Christmas Vacation!” for the public on Saturday, Dec. 12. There is no cost for participation. Families are expected to help with sets and costumes, and donations to offset costs are appreciated. Other ages will be considered. For more information, call 303-838-5602.

Public Programs are offered through the Evergreen Parks and Recreation District

Currently all of our Public Programs are offered through the Evergreen Parks and Recreation District. To register, please contact either the Wulf Rec Center at 720-880-1200 or the Buchanan Rec Center at 720-880-1100 or register online when the Winter/Spring 2010 calendar becomes available.
http://www.naturenutseducation.com/

Nature Tots - ages 1-4 with adult ($38)

50-minute interactive program for preschoolers, includes: stories, songs, mini-hikes, games, crafts, and more. Each week will include a craft item to take home and show-off as well as ideas for at-home activities. Dress appropriately for outdoor explorations.

Nature Nuts - ages 5-9 ($68)

90-minute interactive program, provides youth with the opportunity to learn through exploration. Activities are designed to allow children to safely explore the natural world around them. Each week will include a craft item to take home and show-off as well as ideas for at-home activities. Dress appropriately for outdoor explorations.

Nature Tots
Session 1:
Title: Winter Wonders
When: Wednesdays, January 6-27; 10-10:50am
Where: Wulf Recreation Center
Description: Join a local naturalist in exploring many of nature’s winter wonders, including: snowflakes, ice, animal winter homes, and plant adaptations.

Session 2:
Title: Wild about Wildlife
When: Thursdays, February 4-25; 10-10:50am
Where: Buchanan Recreation Center
Description: This month we will have Valentine’s Day every day as we learn about some of our favorite local animals and their unique adaptations, tracks, and signs.

Session 3:
Title: Common Sense?
When: Thursdays, March 4-25; 10-10:50am
Where: Wulf Recreation Center
Description: Join a local naturalist in exploring how local wildlife use their senses to survive.

Session 4:
Title: Every Day is Earth Day
When: Thursdays, April 8-29; 10-10:50am
Where: Buchanan Recreation Center
Description: We will spend the month making crafts from recycled items, exploring “green” alternatives to everyday activities, studying the conditions of our local ecosystems, and learning how we can best take care of our planet Earth.

Future Programming may include:
Junior Naturalist Club
Summer Camps or Weekend programs
Cultural Studies

Mother/Daughter or Women's Programs
Please Contact Us to express your interest in the development of these opportunities or with requests for other topics, locations, or programming.

Nature Nuts
Session 1:
Title: Super Wild
When: Tuesdays, February 2-23; 4-5:30pm
Where: Wulf Recreation Center
Description: For the first class, come dressed as your favorite superhero as we begin comparing the amazing abilities of local plant and animal species to those of our favorite superheroes. We will learn what makes an animal perfect for swimming, flying, hunting, hiding, and more!

Session 2:
Title: Finding Your Niche
When: Tuesdays, March 2-23; 4-5:30pm
Where: Wulf Recreation Center
Description: This interactive program will have participants exploring everything from the soil to the sky and then trying to figure out how it all fits together.

Session 3:
Title: Earth Day, Every Day
When: Tuesdays, April 6-27; 4:30-6pm
Where: Buchanan Recreation Center
Description: We will spend the month making crafts from recycled items, exploring “green” alternatives to everyday activities, studying the conditions of our local ecosystems, and learning how we can best take care of our planet Earth. We will also learn the art of Nature Journaling and study the “Leave No Trace” principles.

Dec. 4th Terpsichore Fund Raiser for IMHS and Mountain Peace Shelter

Terpsichore is doing their annual Christmas show. Donations of $7 are appreciated. The money will go to The Mountain Peace Shelter and to The Intermountain Humane Society. Let's have a big turnout for good causes and for Christmas enjoyment!

"A TOUCH OF MISTLETOE"


BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
A FESTIVE EVENING OF DANCE & MUSIC
A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS
FOR
THE MOUNTAIN PEACE SHELTER
&
THE INTRMOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY
DONATION $7.00

AT PLATEE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
DECEMBER 4tH , 2009
6:00 PM
www.terpsichorestudio.com
303-838-8617

Conifer Area Council meetings

The next several Conifer Area Council meetings are as follows:

TRAILS - – rescheduled from Wed Nov 25 and December 23 to Wednesday, December 2 – 6:30 PM Conifer High School Library Conference Room

Historic Preservation – Tuesday December 1 – Conifer High School Library Conference Room 6:30 PM

Community Vision – Thursday, December 17 – Conifer High School Library Conference Room – 6:30 PM
Susan Imming

303-838-5163