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Good Morning & Aloha. Fall's handing us a sunny encore this week: highs in the 60s just about every day, crisp upper-30s mornings, and rain chances that never climb past 5%. Sunday and next Monday cool things off just a hair, to around 60.

Good thing, because Veterans Day takes center stage on the Ranch. HRCA's Veterans Concert fills the Highlands Ranch Mansion tonight, Wednesday brings a celebration at the Highlands Ranch Library and Parker's long-awaited fireworks show, and Saturday is stacked with holiday shopping at the HRCA Holiday Gift Fair and Parker's Yuletide Bazaar before the Outlets at Castle Rock light up their tree. Round up the family, there's plenty to see.

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• This week's events

• Fillin' Up Fast

• Food Trucks South of 470

• Weekly weather

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🦃🚌 Giddy up 11/28 for Lone Tree Brewing's Brewery Bus Loop: Thanksgiving Edition, a post-turkey brewery crawl where stretchy pants are encouraged and out-of-town relatives are welcome. A $5 ticket buys all-day rides between four stops (Lone Tree Brewing Parker, Downhill Brewing, Bent Barley Brewing and Parker PourHouse), and collecting a stamp at all four earns you a free beer on a future visit. Lone Tree Brewing Company Parker, 18425 Pony Express Drive, Parker, CO 80134 (one of four stops). 2-9 PM More info.

all that jazz

🎷🎄 Round up your crew 12/2 for HRCA's Holiday Jazz Music night, as acclaimed jazz and soul vocalist Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield and the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Trio blend holiday favorites with classic jazz in "Swingin' the Holidays." Family-friendly, and tickets are $25. Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO. 6:30-8 PM (doors at 6) More info.

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🦌🎅 Mosey on over 12/5 to Reindeer Games, Castle Rock's free winter wonderland for the whole family, with live reindeer, Santa visits (parents, bring your cameras), crafts, outdoor games and hot chocolate. Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO 80109. 1-4 PM More info.

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Events

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

Monday (11/9)

🧘‍♀️💪 Stretch into the week at Mat Movement, a mat Pilates class from A Fine Balance Pilates with flowing sequences and a touch of dance fundamentals. Event Hall B, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 2-3 PM More info.

🎺🇺🇸 Gather 'round tonight for HRCA's Veterans Concert, an evening of music, remembrance and heartfelt thanks to veterans of every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Tickets are $30, cash bar with IDs checked, and no food is served, so eat beforehand. Seating is first-come, first-served. Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. 6:30-8 PM (doors at 6) More info.

Tuesday (11/10)

🦃🎸 Tap your boots at the 10th Annual Turkeys for Our Troops, an afternoon of Johnny Cash tunes from tribute artist David Chapa that helps stock Thanksgiving tables for Fort Carson military families. Grocery gift cards or checks made out to Redistribution Center, Inc. are appreciated. Tailgate Tavern, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 3:30-6:30 PM More info.

Wednesday (11/11)

☕🇺🇸 Start Veterans Day at Sterling Ranch's Veterans Day Coffee, a morning of coffee, pastries and conversation honoring the neighbors who've served. Ranch Social, 8155 Piney River Ave, Sterling Ranch, CO 80125. 7:30-9 AM More info.

🥑🧈 Get the skinny on Demystifying Fats with Natural Grocers nutritional health coach Erinn Snively, sorting out what the latest research says about fats in a healthy diet. 2nd Floor Conference Room, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 2-3:30 PM More info.

🎖️🎺 Honor our hometown heroes at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration, featuring Air Force veteran and author Debra Hunt on preserving veterans' stories, patriotic music from the Highlands Ranch Concert Band, a color guard and a dessert reception. Come early to visit the Veterans Monument just outside. Douglas County Libraries at Highlands Ranch, 9292 South Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. 6:30-8 PM More info.

📖🎧 Pull up a chair at Teen Reads for Grown-Ups, where adults meet monthly to discuss young adult titles from various genres. Conference Room F, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6:30-8 PM More info.

🎆🇺🇸 Saddle up for Parker's Veterans Day Fireworks Show, the July 4th display that fire restrictions grounded this summer, now relaunched to honor those who've served. Only 300 first-come paved spaces are open at Salisbury Park, so the town suggests watching from Bar CCC Park, McCabe Meadows, Stroh Soccer Field, Tallman Meadow Park or the Cherry Creek Trail. Launching just northeast of Salisbury Park, Parker, CO 80134. 7 PM (weather permitting) More info.

Thursday (11/12)

🖍️🎨 Doodle with the kiddos at Doodle & Draw Together, a parent-child drawing meetup with supplies, refreshments and prompts, plus a sketchbook to keep on your first visit. It's nearly full, so register soon. Event Hall A, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 3:30-5 PM More info.

🪴🍺 Grow your collection at Plant Bingo, where a $30 ticket gets you a beer, a guaranteed plant to take home and bingo for a shot at even more greenery. Lone Tree Brewing Company Parker, 18425 Pony Express Drive, Parker, CO 80134. 6 PM More info.

🍻🌲 Raise a glass for a good cause at Beers for Bucks, where $1 from every beer sold goes to the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Living the Dream Brewing, 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. 6-8 PM More info.

⚓🎖️ Mosey on over to the Castle Rock Historical Society & Museum's monthly presentation, as retired U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps Commander Mark Stevenson shares stories from more than 25 years in the Navy and Air Force, including The Pentagon on 9/11. Free. Philip and Jerry Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. 7-8 PM More info.

Friday (11/13)

🔥🎶 Cozy up at Firepit Fridays, an evening of live music, drink specials and good vibes around the fire. Ranch Social, 8155 Piney River Ave, Sterling Ranch, CO 80125. 5:30-7:30 PM More info.

📚🔍 Settle in for True Crime Night with Colorado author and retired special agent Eric Balliet, who spent 25 years leading cross-border narcotics and human smuggling investigations (including the team operation that brought down El Chapo), followed by a signing of his new book "Kingpins & Coyotes." Registration required. Event Hall A & B, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 6:30-8 PM More info.

🎹🎤 Giddy up to Max Taps for a night of Dueling Pianos. Max Taps, 2680 E County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. 7-10 PM More info.

Saturday (11/14)

🍂♻️ Clean up the yard at Highlands Ranch's Yard Waste Composting and Tree Recycling Drop-Off, free for Highlands Ranch residents, with separate lanes for yard waste and tree limbs (under 12 inches across) plus free self-serve mulch. Bring it in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers, since loose material isn't accepted. Redstone Park (center parking lot), 3280 Redstone Park Cir., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. 8 AM-12 PM More info.

🎁🛍️ Check off your shopping list at the HRCA Holiday Gift Fair, packed with handcrafted gifts for everyone you're buying for this season. Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. 9 AM-5 PM More info.

🎄🛍️ Round up the family for the Mountain Pine Woman's Club Annual Yuletide Bazaar, with 100 artisans and vendors under one roof, door prizes and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free admission. Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 Plaza Drive, Parker, CO 80134. 9 AM-4 PM More info.

📚🎤 Meet your literary neighbors at the Local Author Showcase, where local writers each get five minutes to pitch their work before a book sale and signing. Registration required. Event Hall A & B, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 1-3:45 PM More info.

🎄✨ Kick off the holidays at the Annual Tree Lighting Concert & Celebration at Outlets at Castle Rock, a free evening of live music, special guests and festive cheer. Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80108. 4-7 PM More info.

🎸🍻 Cap off the day with live music from Vinyl Johnson at Max Taps. Max Taps, 2680 E County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. 6-9 PM More info.

Sunday (11/15)

🧶☕ Bring your work-in-progress to Sit and Stitch, a cozy, informal knitting meetup by the first-floor fireplace for all ages and skill levels, with a yarn-and-needle swap bin. No formal instruction, just good company. Castle Rock Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 3-4 PM More info.

Monday (11/16)

🎲🐉 Roll for initiative at Dungeons & Dragons Gaming and Book Club, where adults and teens 15+ meet monthly to learn and play. No experience necessary. Conference Room C, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 5-7:30 PM More info.

🎸🤘 Strum into something new at Let's Rock! An Introduction to Guitar, a beginner-friendly class with Swallow Hill for teens and adults. Guitars are provided (or bring your own), a small fee applies, and it's nearly full. Event Hall A, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 6-7 PM More info.

Fillin' Up Fast

Thursday (12/10)

🎅🍪 Snag a spot at Booked for the Holidays: A Visit with Santa in Castle Rock, with holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with the big guy. Register each child individually (grown-ups don't need to). Event Hall A & B, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 10-11 AM, 2-3 PM or 6-7 PM More info.

✏️📓 Sketch out another afternoon at Doodle & Draw Together, a parent-child creative meetup with drawing supplies, refreshments and prompts. Event Hall A, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 3:30-5 PM More info.

Friday (12/11)

🧘‍♀️🌅 Start your day at Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Dayna from Yogi Colorado, an all-levels class building strength, flexibility and balance. Bring a mat and water. Event Hall, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 10-11 AM More info.

Monday (12/14)

🎅🎁 Make your list and check it twice for Booked for the Holidays: A Visit with Santa in Castle Pines, with holiday stories, activities, snacks and time with Santa. Arrive within the first 30 minutes to be sure you see him. Event Hall, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines, CO 80108. 10-11 AM, 2-3 PM or 6-7 PM More info.

🧘🌙 Slow it down at Yin Yoga with Dayna Zielke of Yogi Colorado, a floor-based class where each pose is held for several minutes with props for support. Made for beginners. Event Hall A, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 2-3 PM More info.

🐉💘 Fall for a good book at Romantasy Book Club, where adults meet monthly to talk romance, romantasy, fantasy and science fiction. Conference Room F, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6-7:30 PM More info.

Wednesday (12/16)

🎅🦌 Get on the nice list at Booked for the Holidays: A Visit with Santa in Parker, with holiday stories, activities, snacks and special time with Santa. Register each child individually. Event Hall A & B, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 10-11 AM, 2-3 PM or 6-7 PM More info.

🧵🎄 Stitch up some cheer at Booked for the Holidays: Holiday Embroidery, as local artist Nikki Ray teaches adults and teens basic embroidery while they make their own handmade ornaments. No experience needed. Event Hall, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 2-4 PM More info.

📖☕ Settle into Next Chapter, a monthly adult book club reading stories with protagonists in early adulthood. The Studio, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 6-7:30 PM More info.

Food Trucks South of 470

They brave the journey, risking life and livelihood to venture this far south, and we tip our hats in salute! 5 convenient locations:

Living the Dream: 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch CO 80129
Max Taps: 2680 E County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Sterling Ranch: 8155 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125
Lone Tree Brewing Company (LTBC) Main: 8200 Park Meadows Drive Suite 8222, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Lone Tree Brewing Company (LTBC) Parker: 18425 Pony Express Drive, Parker, CO 80134

Monday (11/9)

• Living the Dream: Pizza & Pints w/ Parkway Pizza (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Philly Monday (2-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Big Belly Bros BBQ (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Mountain Grill (4-8 PM)

Tuesday (11/10)

• Living the Dream: El Chamaco's Taco Dealer (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Philly On The Go (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Denver Doughboys Pizza (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Las Cunadas (4-8 PM)

Wednesday (11/11)

• Living the Dream: El Tragon (3-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Denver Dough Boy (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: The Burning Oven Pizza & HipPOPs (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Mediterranean Madness (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Big Stuff Colorado (4-8 PM)

Thursday (11/12)

• Living the Dream: Mile High Smashburgers (3-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Taste of Back Home (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Colorado Chile Co (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Big Stuff Colorado (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Tacos por Dias (4-8 PM)

Friday (11/13)

• Living the Dream: Tula's Tapas (1-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Magic Kabob (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Krazy Thai, Magic Kebob & Batter Bars (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Tula's Tapas (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Eggroll Parker (4-8 PM)

Saturday (11/14)

• Living the Dream: Wing Daddy's (12-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Colorado Chile Co (12-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Muy Loco & Alsie's Ice Cream (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: The Burning Oven (12-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Big Belly Brother's BBQ (12-8 PM)

Sunday (11/15)

• Living the Dream: Magic Kebob (12-7 PM)

• Max Taps: Cousin's Maine Lobster (12-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Uptown & Humboldt (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: El Chamacos Taco Dealer (12-6 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Mediterranean Madness (12-6 PM)

Monday (11/16)

• Living the Dream: Empanadas Peru Flavors (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Philly Monday (2-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: The Hatchet Wood Fire (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Mediterranean Madness (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Bailey's Bites (4-8 PM)

Weekly Weather

Mon 09 ☀️ 37° 🌡️ 68° 💧 1% 💨 SE 7 mph
Tue 10 ⛅ 37° 🌡️ 65° 💧 1% 💨 NE 7 mph
Wed 11 ☀️ 36° 🌡️ 62° 💧 1% 💨 E 6 mph
Thu 12 ☀️ 37° 🌡️ 64° 💧 0% 💨 SE 6 mph
Fri 13 ☀️ 40° 🌡️ 66° 💧 0% 💨 SSE 7 mph
Sat 14 ⛅ 41° 🌡️ 64° 💧 1% 💨 SSW 7 mph
Sun 15 ⛅ 39° 🌡️ 60° 💧 4% 💨 SSE 9 mph
Mon 16 ⛅ 38° 🌡️ 59° 💧 5% 💨 SSE 8 mph

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