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ONE-DAY CAMP, AGES 4- Wednesday in June and July. A different band plays each week
6: Cherokee Ranch and Castle, and there are food trucks if you’re hungry. Bring some cash to
North Daniel’s Park Road, Mon- toss in the hats passed. This series depends on the generosity of
day, June 4. Take a journey back those who attend and of local sponsors.
in time to castles full of knights
and damsels, kings and queens— ART HOP IN DOWNTOWN MONUMENT: Thursday, June
a world of enchantment... Spend 21, 5-8 p.m. On the 3rd Thursdays, May through September,
the day at The Castle where chivalry comes to life through liter- galleries, restaurants and unique shops within the historic down-
ature, imaginative play and mini adventures. What was it like to town Monument stay open until 8 p.m. Enjoy special events
be a lord or a commoner? Play some games the children played. such as book signings, demonstrations, art displays, live music
Perchance you will be King or Queen of the Bean! $65. For and great food specials.
additional information, 303-688-5555.
CRAFT PEOPLE AND ARTISTS: The Perry Park Metro
PERRY PARK BOOK CLUB will meet on Tuesday, June Board is looking for exhibitors to participate in a 4th of July ex-
19, 10 a.m., at the home of Christa Shimonkevitz, 8475 Crow travagance in Perry Park. To join and glean more information,
Court. The book for discussion is The Women in the Castle by contact Bob Zelltner, bobcatcarving@gmail.com.
Jessica Shattuck. Set at the end of World War II in a crumbling
Bavarian castle that once played host to all of German high JOIN THE BLANKET BRIGADE
society, it is the story of three widows whose lives and fates Ginny Sanders...
become intertwined. The book for July is The Other Einstein,
Marie Benedict’s fictional view of Albert Einstein’s first wife, Once again, the Blanket Brigade is able
a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the to meet at the Perry Park Country Club
special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been following their beautiful renovation. We
inspired by her own profound and very personal insight. Both are very grateful to the country club for
books are in the library’s Book Club Express program so cop- providing the space for our meetings in
ies are available locally. For additional information about the such a lovely environment.
PPBook Club, check the website: http://applelane.com/Per-
ry_Park_Book_Club.html.
We give our quilts to any teacher or student in need in the
Douglas County school system, the Douglas County Sheriff’s
PLANNING TO VOTE IN THE JUNE 26 PRIMARY Department, Sweet Dream in a Bag, (which is an organization
ELECTIONS IN COLORADO? Not too late to register—and that gives bedding to homeless children who are transitioning to
this year even independents can vote in the primaries. For full housing), hospitals, and the Castle Rock Hospice. We welcome
information on how and when to register and other questions the opportunity to give a quilt to any individual that you know
see https://www.douglas.co.us/elections/. of who might need special comfort. Consider joining our fun
gathering!
THE LARKSPUR FREE LIBRARY, AKA BOOK EX-
CHANGE, is open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at
Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. The Exchange is located at 9524 Spruce 10 a.m. to tie our quilts. You are welcome to join us to create
Mountain Road, in the old Town Hall Annex on the east side quilts for anyone who is experiencing loss, trauma or illness.
of the road. Plenty of parking in the back. The Book Exchange There is no charge to our recipients for their quilt, and we op-
has over 7000 volumes of adult fiction (from lady’s romances erate on generous donations of fabric and batting. If you are
to classic literature) and nonfiction (categories such as history, doing some spring cleaning and would like to donate, please
biography, travel, crafts, and many more), and 600 volumes contact Gwen Underwood at gwenspur@icloud.com (phone
for children, young readers, and young adults. And all for free. number, 303-681-2125) or Cindy Hotaling at cjaspsjr@yahoo.
That’s right. An entire building of free books. No cards, no com (303-681-0374).
check out, no due dates, no overdue fines. Free. And no need
to bring one to take as many as you can carry, because we have
plenty. In addition, the Book Exchange has a collection of rare
and valuable volumes offered for sale; the perfect splurge for
a book lover. All proceeds to benefit and support the Book Ex- electric
change. Come and check out what everyone is talking about.
For more information, contact Cindy at 303-681-3046 or Krys-
tine at 413-348-3579. [Editor’s note: The Book Exchange just
got an infusion of about 1000 new books—all free!] Pete Dunbar 1341 Quartz Mountain Drive
Larkspur, Colorado 80118
MONUMENT: CONCERTS IN THE PARK, Wednesday, 303-681-3809
June 6, 7-9 p.m. at Limbach Park. Bring your chairs and enjoy Cell 303-638-6762
music, food and fun for the whole family! The annual Con-
certs in the Park are held in Monument at Limbach Park every
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