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THE LARKSPUR FIRE PRO- Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. The Exchange is located at 9524 Spruce
TECTION DISTRICT is gov- Mountain Road, in the old Town Hall Annex on the east side
erned by a publicly-elected Board of the road. Plenty of parking in the back. The Book Exchange
of Directors. If you are a regis- has over 7000 volumes of adult fiction (from lady’s romances
tered Colorado voter and live in to classic literature) and nonfiction (categories such as history,
the Larkspur Fire District, vote in biography, travel, crafts, and many more), and 600 volumes
the election for board members for children, young readers, and young adults. And all for free.
on May 8, 2018, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station in Larkspur. That’s right. An entire building of free books. No cards, no
Candidates for the office of Board Director for a four-year term check out, no due dates, no overdue fines. Free. And no need
(vote for no more than two positions):Steven Snyder, Cyn- to bring one to take as many as you can carry, because we have
thia Applegate, Karl Kennedy, Robert Danti; candidates for plenty. In addition, the Book Exchange has a collection of rare
office of Board Director for a two-year term (vote for one): and valuable volumes offered for sale; the perfect splurge for
David Vance, Rodger Greer, Matthew Behrens. a book lover. All proceeds to benefit and support the Book Ex-
change. Come and check out what everyone is talking about.
NINTH ANNUAL FREE TROLLEY TOUR OF CASTLE For more information, contact Cindy at 303-681-3046 or Krys-
ROCK is Saturday, May 5. This year’s focus will be a tour of tine at 413-348-3579.
the Rhyolite buildings and homes in Castle Rock. Come learn
about the history of our beautiful rhyolite buildings. Meet at the THANK YOU FROM THE
Castle Rock Museum to board the trolley. Tour times are at 9:30
a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. and are LARKSPUR MOTHERS’ GROUP!
approximately 45 minutes long. Reservations recommended as
seating is limited. Please call or email the museum to reserve Thank you to everyone
your spot at 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistorical who made our 2018
society.org. Easter Egg Hunt a suc-
cess! What fantastic
BOOK CLUB will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at weather we had this
the home of Cathy Dewald, 8358 Bannock Road in Perry Park year! I would like to
Ranch. The book for discussion is The Woman in Cabin 10, a extend a big THANK
mystery by Ruth Ware about the apparent disappearance of a YOU to our sponsors and volunteers, as well as the moms and
woman at sea. In June, the group will read The Women in the dads of the Larkspur Mothers’ Group. Without you this event
Castle by Jessica Shattuck. Set at the end of World War II in a would not be possible. I think all of the kids had a great time
crumbling Bavarian castle that once played host to all of Ger- and everyone went home with a ton of goodies! Hope to see
man high society, it is the story of three widows whose lives and you next year!
fates become intertwined. Books are part of the DC library’s
Book Club Express program so copies are available locally. For
additional information see the website: http://applelane.com/
Perry_Park_Book_Club.html

VISIT THE HISTORIC CRULL/HAMMOND CABIN: On
Saturday, May 19, experience living circa 1880 at the Crull/
Hammond cabin, the County’s first post office, constructed of
logs and dated to 1874. Tours will be offered from 10 a.m. – 2
p.m. Registration not required for a tour of the cabin, located
at 6225 Bear Dance Drive off Tomah Road near Larkspur. The
tour is sponsored by the Douglas County Historic Preservation
Board.

THE MEMORIAL DAY RUN & MARCH, Saturday, May
26, 7-10 a.m., invites civilians, veterans, and uniformed mili-
tary to challenge themselves in friendly competition, while
helping feed homeless veterans. New this year! We will have Sponsors and Supporters:
a LIVE concert featuring Colorado-born country artist, Buck- Perry Park Metropolitan District
stein! Douglas County Fairgrounds,500 Fairgrounds Drive in Larkspur Fire Protection District
Castle Rock. Contact: 303-319-5317 or email, Byron@Color Larkspur Cub Scouts
adoVeteransProject.org. Cost: 5K run Civilian - $40; 5K Run
Veteran - $35; 10K run Civilian - $45; 10K run Veteran - $40. The Larkspur Mothers’ group is open to all moms in the Lark-
spur area. We hold monthly play groups, moms’ nights out,
THE LARKSPUR FREE LIBRARY, AKA BOOK EX- family events, and other special events throughout the year.
CHANGE, is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Continued on page 3
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