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BOOK CLUB will meet on tivities scheduled include a Costume Contest for Pre-K thru 6th
Tuesday, September 19, at 10 Grade, Cupcake and Toy Walks, a Haunted House courtesy of
a.m. at the home of Kathy Marsh the Larkspur Fire Department, Inflatables, a Fall Flavors Bak-
6645 Wauconda Drive, in Perry ing Contest, Bake Sale featuring home-baked goodies, Chili
Park Ranch. The book for dis- Cook-off, Trick or Treat Street and much more!
cussion is The Shoemaker’s Wife
(BCE) by Adriana Trigiani. Set We are looking for teen and adult volunteers to help and teens
in the first half of the 20th century, the novel is a love story of can earn community service hours. We are also seeking spon-
two Italian immigrants for each other and for their new life in sorships and donations of goods, new toys, candy, and bottled
America. The book for October is The Winter Palace (BCE) water. If you can help or are interested in sponsorship, please
by Eva Stachniak, a novel about Catherine the Great. Visitors email Larkspurpto@gmail.com.
and newcomers are always welcome. For additional informa-
tion, visit the club’s website, http://applelane.com/Perry_ Check out www.larkspurfallfestival.org for event details!
Park_Book_Club.html
Invite your friends and family to come spend the day at our Fall
LARKSPUR BOOK EXCHANGE in Larkspur’s Town An- Festival and help raise funds for our little school in the woods.
nex, 9524 Spruce Mountain Road. Open every Saturday (ex- Thank you for your support!
cept holidays) from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m. and every Thursday
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Book Exchange is free and pro-
vided by the town of Larkspur. You don’t have to bring a book LARKSPUR MOMS PLAN SEPTEMBER
to take one (or two or three) from the Exchange. To date, the Debbie Swanson,
Exchange has over 5000 volumes of adult fiction and non-fic- Director of Larkspur Mothers’ Group
tion, over 300 volumes for children and young readers, and
over 250 cookbooks. In addition, there is an interesting selec- It was nice to see every-
tion of vintage and rare books for sale. All proceeds to go to one in August. The kids
the Book Exchange. For more information contact Cindy at had fun playing together at
303-681-3046. the Spray Dayz event and
at the MAC Center Park!
28TH ANNUAL COLORADO ARTFEST IN CASTLE I’m excited for more fun
ROCK: The weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Cham- in September!
ber of Commerce hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from Many new families have moved to our area over the past year.
across the country. Historic downtown Castle Rock provides If you are one of them, and are interested in joining the Lark-
the perfect canvas for the Colorado Artfest, which has become spur Mothers’ Group, you are welcome to join for any of the
a summertime tradition for residents and art enthusiasts alike. events below! The Larkspur Mothers’ Group is open to all
ArtFest will be in a new location this year—in the east parking moms in the Larkspur area and we are always looking for new
lot of the Castle Rock Outlets. Saturday, September 9, 9 a.m.-6 moms and kiddos to join our group! Throughout the year, we
p.m; Sunday, September 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. schedule monthly play groups and moms’ nights out, and host
a couple of large community events, including the Annual
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL ROUNDUP, September 30, 9 Easter Egg Hunt. For more information or to request member-
a.m.-3 p.m. at Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellog Court. $25 per ship, please visit us at www.larkspurmoms.com or email us at
vehicle and proof of Douglas County residency. For additional larkspurmoms@gmail.com.
information, contact Ellen Kennedy, Tri-County Health De-
partment, 720-200-1592.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
LES PTO’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, September 8th and 29th: 9:30 a.m.-Noon: Join us at
the Miller Activity Complex (MAC) Park in Castle Rock. Meet
Mark your at the park in Castle Rock. Also feel free to pack a picnic lunch
calendars for if you plan to stay until noon. This is a great opportunity to
the 21st an- learn more about the Larkspur Mothers’ group and meet other
nual Larkspur Larkspur moms and kids. If you have been thinking of joining
Elementary the LMG, don’t miss this fun play group events!
School PTO’s
Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thursday, September 14th: 6-9 pm: Moms’ Night Out! Join
the Colorado Renaissance Festival Grounds in Larkspur. us for an outdoor deck party to kick off another great year with
the LMG. Adult beverages and appetizers will be provided
This fundraiser is a true community event that draws families courtesy of the Larkspur Mothers’ Group. Moms new to the
from Douglas and El Paso counties and beyond. All guests
are invited to come in costume and enjoy a fun-filled day. Ac- Continued on page 4

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