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SUMMER WITH THE Parker and Roxborough. Art Encounters is funded, in part, by
LARKSPUR MOTHERS’ GROUP the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) as well as
the Philip S. Miller Trust for installations in Castle Rock.
I hope everyone is having
a fantastic summer so far! Visit www.douglas.co.us/artencounters/ to locate and plan a
The Larkspur Mothers’ visit to all 27 sculptures, and then vote online using the Vote
Group is open to all moms 4 Art button, selecting your favorite for the annual People’s
in the Larkspur area and Choice Award, to be announced in September.
we are always looking for
new moms to join our group. Check out our website at www.
larkspurmoms.com or email us at larkspurmoms@gmail. The 2016 People’s
com for more information. We host monthly play groups and Choice Award Win-
moms’ nights out! ner, “Quest” by An-
drew Arvanete, is in
Butterfield Crossing
in the Meadows,
Castle Rock.

QUILTS FROM THE BLANKET BRIGADE
Join us on Tuesday, July 12th from 2-4 p.m. for Larkspur Spray
Dayz at the Larkspur Community Park! Play in the sun and The Blanket Brigade continues to
then get ready for the fire department to stop by and soak you make quilts for anyone in need of
and your little ones with the fire hose. The Larkspur Mothers’ comfort. If you know of someone
Group will be providing popsicles and this event is open to ev- who has experienced trauma, loss or
eryone in the community. All ages love this event! We hope to pain, please let us know and we can
see you there.
get a quilt to them. There is not a
charge to the recipient for our quilts-
~Sarah Bretz, Director of the Larkspur Mothers’ Group
--we are a 501(C)3 and operate
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE thanks to generous donations. We
DOUGLAS COUNTY ART gratefully accept any donations of fabric, batting or thread/yarn
and, of course, cash. When we meet at the Perry Park Country
ENCOUNTERS SCULPTURE Club on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 10
a.m., we do the tying of the quilts.
This is a great interactive program for those of you interested in
public art. You can view the proposed sculptures for this year, You do not need any special sewing skills to join us. However,
learn where previous years’ sculptures are, and vote for the next many of our members are very talented ladies who share won-
People’s Choice Award winner. Voting will continue until mid- derful ideas from their quilting experiences. We are always
night on Monday, September 4. learning! Please consider joining us. Contact Gwen Under-
wood at gwenspur@icloud.com, phone number 303-681-2125
The Art Encounters program was created by the Douglas Coun- or Cindy Hotaling at cjaspsjr@yahoo.com, phone 303-681-
ty Cultural Council, using SCFD funds to launch the program. 0374.
Since the program’s initiation, thousands have flocked to the
County to enjoy nearly 200 pieces of art exemplifying a variety ~GSanders
of mediums.

This year, 27 sculptures are showcased in parks and near en-
trances of recreation centers, shopping centers, libraries and art
centers throughout Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree,
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