http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Volunteers are still being accepted for Renew the Ranch: ACommunity Clean-Up Effort. The Metro Districts of Highlands Ranchand the HRCA are hosting a community clean-up day from 9 to 11 a.m.on Saturday, April 29 throughout various open spaces in HighlandsRanch. After the clean-up, volunte...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Environment/Cleanups/Story~75712.aspx4/17/2006 9:17:04 AMJenn Garber HIGHLANDS RANCH NAMED TREE CITY USA FOR 18 TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR On Saturday, April 22, the Metro Districts of Highlands Ranch were recognized by Colorado State Forest Service employee Keith Wood as a Tree City USA for the eighteenth consecutive year. Highlands Ranch is also the reci...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Environment/Lifestyle/Story~81925.aspx5/4/2006 8:24:09 AMJenn Garber Meet your neighbors, engage your brain, and have fun - in your own backyard! Join the Metro Districts, Red Rocks Federal Credit Union and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, June 10 for the first Party at the Park of 2006. This educational and festive event will be held from 9 a.m. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~88051.aspx5/23/2006 11:49:21 AMJenn Garber Looking for something to do this Saturday morning? Join the Neighborhood Resource Program on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. until noon as we present KidFest: On the Move at Civic Green Park. KidFest: On the Move will entertain and engage children of all ages with live music, interactive de...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~93411.aspx6/9/2006 10:48:14 AMJenn Garber Looking for a way to beat the heat? Then visit the Metro Districts - Littleton Fire Rescue Ninth Annual Ice Cream Social for some cool treats and family fun. The cool down will be Wednesday, July 12 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Civic Green Park, south of the Highlands Ranch Library. Admission is f...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~100622.aspx7/3/2006 10:24:07 AMJenn Garber Looking for a fun event for the whole family...and the family pet? Grab Rover's leash and join the Neighborhood Resource Program for this annual event on Saturday, August 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the east end of Redstone Park and Rover's Run at Redstone Park Dog Off-Leash Area in Highlands Ranc...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Pets-and-Animals/Story~112551.aspx8/10/2006 1:08:38 PMJenn Garber Celebrate the outdoors at Party at the Park: Outdoor Adventures Meet your neighbors, learn about your community and have fun -- in your own backyard! Join the Metro District, Red Rocks Federal Credit Union and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, Sept. 7 for the final Party at ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~119129.aspx8/29/2006 8:39:41 AMJenn Garber Celebrate the holidays while you experience Highlands Ranch's storied past at the historic Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This fun family event is sponsored by the Metro District of Highlands Ranch. Park at Cherry Hills Communi...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~154363.aspx11/27/2006 10:14:28 AMJenn Garber The Metro District of Highlands Ranch recently presented Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2006 to two employees and Centennial Water & Sanitation District presented Outstanding Achievement Awards to 18 employees. Outstanding Achievement Awards are given to employees who have exhibited out...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Announcements/General-Recognition/Story~167888.aspx1/8/2007 8:22:50 AMJenn Garber The Highlands Ranch 4th of July Parade Committee would like to invite your company, charitable organization, school or neighborhood group to participate in this festive community celebration! The parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4 at 9 a.m. The route begins on Highlands Ranch Parkway at ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~304018.aspx5/4/2007 11:09:06 AMJenn Garber Come out and party in your own backyard! Enjoy the outdoors, learn something new and make plans with your friends to meet for KidFest. Join the Metro District, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Red Rocks Credit Union on Saturday, June 16 for the first Party at the Park of 2007. This educat...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~311378.aspx5/21/2007 1:09:03 PMJenn Garber Join the Metro District of Highlands Ranch as we celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. We'll be improving a section of Dad Clark Trail by building up the trail, adding fill material and roughing in a stone wall along a portion of the trail. If you're a frequent trai...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~313165.aspx5/24/2007 5:00:18 PMJenn Garber Proceeds Benefit the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument Throughout July, place your silent auction bid for this beautiful one-of-a-kind handmade quilt by Dianne Falkel , called Our Hearts Are With You . Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~328202.aspx6/29/2007 10:13:21 AMJenn Garber Looking for a way to beat the heat? Then visit the Metro District - Littleton Fire Rescue 10 th Annual Ice Cream Social for some cool treats and family fun. This favorite community event will be held Wednesday, July 11 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Civic Green Park, south of the Highlands Ranch Li...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~328230.aspx6/29/2007 11:02:36 AMJenn Garber Show appreciation for man's best friend by bringing your dog to the Neighborhood Resource Program' s Dog Daze of Summer on Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. until noon at the east end of Redstone Park. Take your canine friend for a walk around Rover's Run or peruse the dog-friendly vendor booths. F...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~341120.aspx7/30/2007 1:44:26 PMJenn Garber On Thursday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., join us at Plum Valley Park for the final 2007 Party at the Park. Walk, bike or take the trail to Plum Valley Park to learn about the wildlife wonders Highlands Ranch has to offer. The Metro District's Park Rangers will host an interactive booth. The Wil...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~355003.aspx8/30/2007 8:43:53 AMJenn Garber Learn about bats from around the world up-close and personal! Rob Mies, television personality and director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, speaks about the benefits of bats, why we need to conserve them, and what you can do to help these unique mammals. Step into the mysterious world...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Education/General-Education/Story~368027.aspx9/26/2007 9:48:48 AMJenn Garber Are you ready for a spooky nature experience? If so, enjoy Fright Night at the Redstone Park Pond. Dress up in your most hair-raising costume, or just arrive ready to be amazed. Be prepared to learn about creepy, crawly critters and the wonders of nature. Play games for prizes and candy-if you d...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Education/General-Education/Story~368033.aspx9/26/2007 9:51:03 AMJenn Garber The Metro District designed thisprogramfor the wee ones. Bring your child to learn about different animal coverings. Make a craft to take home! Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 Ages 3 to 5-accompanied by a parent. Please visit www.highlandsranch.org for more information. Activity # 205101-A ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Education/General-Education/Story~368041.aspx9/26/2007 9:56:41 AMJenn Garber Where do animals go and what do they do in the winter? Find out which Highlands Ranch animals migrate, hibernate, or tolerate the icy wind and snow with a Metro District Park Ranger! Learn abot the adaptations animals use to survive the cold weather. Find animal tracks with a Metro District Park...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Education/General-Education/Story~368044.aspx9/26/2007 9:58:53 AMJenn Garber What birds hang around in the winter? Find out from a Metro District Park Ranger! Come and make all natural edible bird treats to hang outside on your trees. You'll also learn about the different kinds of birds that hang around during the winter! Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 Ages 6 and older. P...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Education/General-Education/Story~368047.aspx9/26/2007 10:00:44 AMJenn Garber Are you still feeling full after the holidays? Join a Metro District Park Ranger for a three mile nature walk/hike to Highlands Point Overlook, the highest point in Highlands Ranch at 6,310 feet. This walk is to help you burn off some of those extra holiday calories! Experience beautiful views, ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/Education/General-Education/Story~368048.aspx9/26/2007 10:01:48 AMJenn Garber The Metro District of Highlands Ranch is seeking volunteers to help at the annual Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Saturday, December 1. Shifts are available for a variety of positions from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., and the majority of the activities are outdoors. Help the Metro...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~381569.aspx10/23/2007 11:01:20 AMJenn Garber Celebrate the holidays while you experience Highlands Ranch's historic past at the Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free fun family event is sponsored by the Metro District of Highlands Ranch. Park at Cherry Hills Community ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~391619.aspx11/13/2007 2:28:27 PMJenn Garber In accordance with Colorado House Bill 04-1365, Centennial Water & Sanitation District is releasing their Water Conservation Plan. The water conservation plan is a document that describes specific conservation measures that Centennial Water is currently implementing and conservation measures...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~404167.aspx12/14/2007 8:43:00 AMJenn Garber This Metro District Outdoor Education Program is designed for the wee ones. Bring your child to learn about different animal homes. Make a craft to take home. Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 For more information, or to register, please visit www.highlandsranch.org or call 303-791-2710. Age...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~417713.aspx1/21/2008 2:54:12 PMJenn Garber Discover how animals survive in the winter from a Metro District Park Ranger. Play an animal migration game. Go outside and look for animal tracks, scat and other signs of animals. Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 For more information, or to register, please visit www.highlandsranch.org or call ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~417716.aspx1/21/2008 2:56:54 PMJenn Garber Join a Metro District Park Ranger for a backcountry tour on your choice of snowshoes or cross-country skis. The snow is a fantastic place to look for animal tracks. If you have skins for your skis, bring them just in case. Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 For more information, or to register, pleas...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~417720.aspx1/21/2008 3:03:09 PMJenn Garber This is a program designed for the wee ones. Discover the tracks animals leave in the winter with a Metro District Park Ranger. Dress appropriately for the weather. Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 For more information, or to register, please visit www.highlandsranch.org or call 303-791-2710. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~417722.aspx1/21/2008 3:04:32 PMJenn Garber This is a program designed for the wee ones. Bring your child to learn about different animal coverings from a Metro District Park Ranger. Make a craft to take home. Resident: $6 Non-resident: $7 For more information, or to register, please visit www.highlandsranch.org or call 303-791-2710. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~417725.aspx1/21/2008 3:06:47 PMJenn Garber