Something for Everyone in Highlands Ranch and It's Neighbor, Lone Tree Colorado

Free concerts, doggie events, free movies, senior luncheons, art festivals, wine tastings and amateur nights, do any of these interest you? If they do, I hope you live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado because all of these are taking place in the next month in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree.

One of the events will be taking place in Lone Tree, the neighbor to the east of Highlands Ranch. On August 16 the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle is sponsoring "Open Mic Night" for all of you wan-a-be performers. Music, skits, juggling and more are allowed and prizes will be awarded. The event is FREE, but performers must register. Call 303-708-3513 for registration or information. The event will take place from 7 to 10 pm on August 16^th.

"Film in The Park" is back in Highlands Ranch! Bring your blanket and the family for these FREE movies at Civic Green Park. Here's the schedule:

Friday, August 1, "Bee Movie"

Friday, August 8, "Shrek the Third"

Friday, August 15, "Surf's Up"

All films start at 8:15 pm.

Are you interested in decorating your home with local art? Then don't miss the Highlands Ranch Arts Festival and Wine Tasting on August 9. Many local artisans will be featured along with their creations. Hands-on art activities will entertain the kids and the whole family will enjoy the food. Admission is FREE. As part of this festival Highlands Ranch Wine Sellars conducts a wine tasting. You may purchase advance tickets for the wine tasting for $17 if you are a HCRA member or $20 if you are not. Call 303-791-2500 to purchase tickets or for more information. The day of the event tickets will be $20. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship fund. This combination event takes place on August 9th from 9 am to 6 pm at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St.

Doggie Events

The Neighborhood Resource Program is sponsoring Dog Daze of Summer on August 16^th at the east end of Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle from 9 to noon. Bring your leashed dog to enjoy doggie vendors and participate in the best dressed or best trick events. Call 720-240-4909 for more info.

What a way to end the summer, a Doggie Splash day! Dogs will take over the outdoor pool at Westridge. It will be a day of making friends, cooling off and practicing their swimming for Highlands Ranch dogs who participate. No leashes required at this event! Some breeds may not be allowed and the HRCA reserves the right to refuse any dog for any reason. The cost is $5 each for dogs of members and $10 for non-member dogs. The splash will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. Call 720-240-4909 for more information.

Every month seniors in Highlands Ranch get together for a Senior Luncheon. The next one will be on August 13^th from 12 - 2 pm in the Senior Lounge at the Southridge Recreation Center. To RSVP call 720-488-5251. The fee varies.

Kids 5^th through 8^th grade don't miss the next Ranch 'N' Roll at the Northridge Recreation Center from 7 to 11 pm on August 9^th. Here kids have a safe and fun place to "hang-out." Activities include, but are not limited to:

Inflatables such as Human Bowling Night

Interactive games such as Quiz Night and Trivial Pursuit Nights

DJ

Dancing

Video game Tournaments

Food and beverage for purchase

And more!

Call 303-471-8818 for more information.

Now here's information on the next performances for Culture-on-the-Green,

August 14 performance features Opie Gone Bad.

August 22, features Groove Society.

Performances start at 6:30 pm and last until 8 pm at Civic Green Park

Bring a picnic dinner!

For more information on either performance call 303-791-2500. You can find more information on any of the Highlands Ranch events at www.hrcaonlin.org.