Page 2 - Sentinel October 2017

LARKSPUR HEALTH FO- again to wow the crowds. Visitors can witness the operating
RUM: The Town of Larkspur stamp mill and blacksmith shop as well as hear the roar of the
has partnered with Centura museum’s working steam engines. There will be crafts, fun ac-
Health and the Castle Rock Ad- tivities for kids, and face painting.
ventist Hospital to bring educa-
tional forums to the community HONORING VETERANS FOR 16 YEARS AT LARK-
of Larkspur. These forums will SPUR ELEMENTARY: Larkspur Elementary School is proud
help identify the need for medical care or services within the to announce that its16th Annual Veterans Day Celebration will
town, as well as provide the community with education on a be held on Friday, November 10, from 10-11 a.m. in the school
variety of health topics. Dr. Steven Yamazaki, HealthFit Family gym. All veterans and active duty personnel are invited to join
Medicine in Castle Rock and Valerie Muse, Gym Director for us, along with their families, as we honor their service at this
HealthFit Family Medicine will be presenting on October 10 at beloved event. The program will include patriotic songs per-
6 p.m. Larkspur Fire Station Community Room Larkspur formed by students in Grades 1-3, a flag folding ceremony by
Fire Station Community Room. The topic is How to Optimize Mr. Dale Erickson of the American Legion Harry C. Miller Post
Overall Health and Wellness by Integrating Modern Medicine 118, and interviews with veterans. After the assembly, veterans
and Proper Diet and Exercise. The Douglas County Senior and their families are encouraged to stay for lunch which is gen-
Council will provide information on senior and family services erously provided by our parent community. Should you need
available within the county. assistance with transportation to the school or require more in-
formation on the event, please contact Sally Erickson at 303-
BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 10 519-4251. We hope you will join us at Larkspur Elementary in
a.m. at the home of Bev Carson, 4917 Chippewa, Perry Park thanking all those who have served and continue to serve our
Ranch. The book for discussion is The Winter Palace (BCE) country.
by Eva Stachniak, a novel about the rise to power of Catherine
the Great, Empress of all the Russians. The narrator of the story THE BLANKET BRIGADE has been very busy making our
is Barbara, a sixteen year old court seamstress when a four- quilts and we are on target to make 300 quilts this year! We
teen year old German princess named Sophie joins the court. meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the Perry
Together they move from obscurity to power in 18th century Park Country Club at 10 a.m.. We tie the quilts there, so you
Russia. The novel for November is The Hundred-Foot Journey don’t need any special sewing skills! We are a 501(c)3, and we
(BCE) by Richard C. Morais, a novel about a boy from Mum- always welcome any fabric, yarn, batting or thread donations.
bai who becomes a French chef. Visitors and newcomers are If you have donations, please contact Gwen Underwood at
always welcome. For additional information, visit the website gwenspur@icloud.com (phone 303-681-2125) or Cindy Ho-
at http://applelane.com/Perry_Park_Book_Club.html. taling at cjaspsjr@yahoo.com (303-681-0374) and we will
make arrangements to pick them up.
THE BOOK EXCHANGE, Larkspur’s free library, is open on
Saturdays (except holidays) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m andThurs- LOOKING FOR A FALL FESTIVAL IN COLORADO?
days from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is located at 9524 Spruce Moun- Check out the Everfest calendar at https://www.everfest.com/
tain Road, in the Town Hall Annex in the heart of Larkspur. You colorado
don’t have to live in Larkspur to take advantage of this fabulous
resource. If you do have a donation, we don’t take textbooks,
encyclopedias, or magazines, (though we’d like to look at the
encyclopedias for other purposes). For more information, con-
tact Krystine at 413-348-3579, or Cindy at 303-681-3046.

FREE CONCERT IN CASTLE ROCK: John Adams, The
Tribute to John Denver: Saturday, October 7, noon-2 p.m. at
the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek LES PTO’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Parkway. Benefits Tunes for Trails / Perks for Parks. Donations Mark your calendars for the 21st annual Larkspur Elementary
welcome. Seating is first come, first served. Bring a picnic and School PTO’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, from 11
the family. Come enjoy the fresh air and free music! No outside a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Renaissance Festival Grounds in
alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted. Larkspur.

WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY off I-25 This fundraiser is a true community event that draws families
in Monument, hosts the annual Reynolds Ranch Harvest Fes- from Douglas and El Paso counties and beyond. All guests are
tival on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8. WMMI invited to come in costume and enjoy a fun-filled day. Activi-
will open up the historic 27 acres located at the foothills of the ties scheduled include a Costume Contest for Pre-K through 6th
Rocky Mountains for a celebration of all things fall! The event Grade, Cupcake and Toy Walks, a Haunted House courtesy of
will feature a pumpkin patch, hayrides, food trucks and craft the Larkspur Fire Department, Inflatables, a Fall Flavors Bak-
vendors. The popular Gold Canyon Gunfighters will be back
Continued on page 3
Page 2 - October 2017 Perry Park Sentinel