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From The Publisher Freedom & Choice
Experience Lone Tree
Locally Owned| To-Do| Community
2016-17 Season Announced Lone Tree Arts Center
Kid’s Summer Camps
Great camps for the kiddos
Summer Reading
Douglas County Library Reading Program
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Letters to the Lost: A Novel
Local Author Spotlight - The Tooth Fairy Story - The Magic of Sea Dragons
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FROMTHEpublisher LONE TREE Magazine MAY 2016 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 5
Freedom & Choice As we enter into May our minds have a tendency to switch gears. We’ve made it through the cold of winter and the unpredictable storms of early spring. May brings warmer days and a re-birth of our love for the outdoors. While we begin to dream of the fun to be had during warm spring and summer days, it is easy to forget a very special day, May 30th... Memorial Day. With 2016 being a Presidential election year it can become quite frustrating when we are subject to a constant barrage of campaign commercials and almost circus like events. We will be bombarded with messages of what’s wrong with our Country. Albeit difficult to not succumb to the constant negativity, I would challenge you this year to embrace it and welcome it.
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challenges for each of you this month. First, take a moment to honor a veteran. If you see one in a restaurant pick up their check. If your run across a vet in the store give them a high five. When out enjoying the nice weather if you see a service member give them a hug and say “thanks.” Second, take a moment to thank that “friend” we all have who loves to use social media as a sounding board for every negative political thing they can post. Let them know that you may not agree with them, but you appreciate their freedom and opinion. Share a little positivity and you may be surprised how big of an effect it will have. Finally, I’d like to say THANK YOU to all our service members who are serving and have served. Without you, my family would not have a safe, free place to call home.
Now, before you start writing me letters asking if I have lost my mind to encourage people to embrace the negative political messages out there, please allow me to explain. Our world is a world of choices and freedoms. Unfortunately there are many places in our world were freedom and choice are merely words and not valued the way we do in America. Countless men and women have paid the ultimate price to guarantee the basic rights of freedom and choice to us in the U.S.A. They have laid down their lives as the foundation where our freedom can have a place to stand proud. So given the choice between living in a country where all people (even those who may not think like you do) have the right to express their opinions and a home where freedom of expression does not exist, I’ll choose freedom. That is why it is important for us to honor those brave protectors of our freedom this Memorial Day, remember and honor those who are no longer with us, and to embrace the political turmoil which this year is sure to bring. The alternative is unimaginable and something I hope none of us have to experience.
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LONE TREE POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS With the ever increasing challenges facing law enforcement, assistance from volunteers has become a necessity to fill gaps in program support and help enhance services. With these needs met, law enforcement agencies are better able to more effectively respond to enforcement and policing priorities. With this aid internally, officers are able to concentrate their efforts serving on the front lines to keep our neighborhoods safe. Lone Tree’s volunteer program was established in 2007 in order to promote effective use of the citizens of Lone Tree willing to donate their time and talents to help further the goals of the Police Department. The mission of this volunteer program is “to serve as a support service to the Lone Tree Police Department, enhancing the effectiveness of community policing through the provision of administration and support services.” A number of different volunteer opportunities exist for those interested in becoming volunteers in the Lone Tree Police Department’s Volunteer program. Volunteers not only benefit the department with their service, but they have an opportunity to learn more about the police functions as well as being able to contribute to the Lone Tree community. This mutually beneficial relationship results in a growth of citizens’ understanding and support of the Lone Tree Police Department as well as a greater understanding and appreciation of citizens by police personnel. For more information about the Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers or to request an application, please call Officer Jason Rogers at 720-509-1189 or email community.partnership@cityoflonetree.com
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GAME TRUCK
One of the most difficult questions you’ll ever ask your children may very well be, “What do you want to do for your birthday?” Of course you want them to have a great time and you want it to be fun for all the kids invited, but you don’t want to be up all night planning, plotting and preparing for it. The next time a birthday rolls around your house, you’ll have the party question answered before you even ask it. GameTruck Denver’s unique mobile video gaming theaters will make you the birthday party hero in your house. Choose from three different party packages, Rock Star, Super Star or Hall of Fame, and GameTruck does the rest! Owner Alden Davidson personally oversees all aspects of her business and has two major goals; to make your event memorable and to make your event easy to host! Once you call her to start party planning, every step and detail is taken care of to ensure your only challenge is to relax and have fun while GameTruck entertains your guests. The fun isn’t limited to birthday parties. GameTruck is happy to provide a fun twist to a team building event for your staff, an end of season party for your team or any other special event! All parties are customized for your party size, location and specific needs. There are 40+ age appropriate video game titles and Certified GameCoaches to lend a hand. All the latest consoles, including Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii-U are available. GameTruck uses HD Flat Panel TVs and the truck is also outfitted with comfortable couches and great music to make the party really get started. Evite and optional printed invitations are also included. Have the party the kids will be talking about the rest of the year. Call Alden at 866-265-6048 or go online to www. gametruckparty. com to see all the amazing options, get questions answered or book your event. Get ready to party!
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A BATTLE OF MUSICAL GIANTS
Golden Oldies including Marvin Gaye, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Gladys Night and the Pips, Stevie Wonder, The Platters, Herman’s Hermits, Rick James, The Flamingos, the Beach Boys and more – music that everyone knows, loves and can sing along to is featured in this one of a kind event at the Lone Tree Arts Center this month. Starting May 20th and running through May 29th, you can catch “the ultimate 60’s music battle” when you are a part of Motones vs. Jerseys. Starkey Productions presents this high energy event full of fantastic 60’s songs, dance and plenty of crowd interaction. Ultimately, YOU decide the winner at the end of this amazing show. Starkey Productions Motones vs. Jerseys opens Friday, May 20th, with shows at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday as well as a Sunday matinee performance at 2pm. The same schedule follows beginning Friday, May 27th. For tickets visit lonetreeartscenter.org or call the box office at 720.509.1000. You’ll be snapping your fingers and humming your favorites all the way home after the show!
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ANNOUNCES 2016-17 SEASON The Lone Tree Arts Center is thrilled to present its artistically ambitious 2016-17 season! The season is anchored around three self-produced theatrical productions. The holiday season provides the perfect time for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play, where the beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with an applause sign, commercial jingles, and a foley artist producing on-stage sound effects. In February, LTAC presents the world premiere of Muscle Shoals: I’ll Take You There, focusing on the legendary music recorded at Muscle Shoals by artists such as W.C. Handy, Etta James, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, the Staples Sisters, Mac Davis, and more. In April, LTAC presents its first-ever large-scale musical theater production, the much anticipated, much-loved EVITA. Told through compelling music with exuberant Latin, pop, and jazz influences with a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the story of Argentina’s controversial First Lady comes to life.
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thing for everyone, including legendary singer-songwriter Art Garfunkel, The Doo Wop Project, Takacs Quartet, the Russian National Ballet, Igor Butman and the Moscow Jazz Orchestra, and The Subdudes. In addition, LTAC’s successful National Geographic Live Series, in which photographers and videographers for the magazine speak about their experiences, set to the backdrop of a stage-sized screen showing their adventures, returns with an expanded offering of four presentations. Before the season kicks off in October, though, we are treated to our favorite outdoor concert series, Tunes on the Terrace. This year’s offerings include the return of Kevin MaC, the country crooner who won over Lone Tree’s hearts two years ago; the Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, made up of some of Denver’s finest jazz musicians; FACE, the vocal rock group out of Boulder, and the Mary Louise Lee Band, guaranteed to get the audience dancing to her rhythm and blues and soul music. In addition, Kevin Fitzgerald, the Denver veterinarian-turned-comedian, performs a special stand-up concert on the MainStage.
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TOPGOLF SUMMER ACADEMY Each Academy is designed and taught by our Golf Teaching Professionals in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Summer Academy is staffed with a low student-toinstructor ratio to ensure each junior golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. Topgolf Summer Academy offers kids ages 6-16 the opportunity to learn how to golf, have fun meeting other golfers, and enjoying all that Topgolf has to offer. Each registration for Summer Academy includes a FREE Lifetime Membership; lunch provided each day, FREE gift bag of Topgolf gear, and a certificate of completion. Weekly sessions June 6 through August 19 • Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Child drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM • Child pick-up 12:00-12:30 PM • Lunch served 11:00-11:30 AM (parents can select their child’s menu prior to the week) • Save 20% if you sign up by May 31st Call 720.616.6732 or visit topgolf. com for more information
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TRAIN OC OBSTACLE COURSE SUMMER CAMP At Train OC, We Believe Fitness Should Be FUN! Train OC Summer Camps go “back to basics” by focusing on movement fundamentals — running, jumping, climbing, rolling, and balancing — experienced through the thrill and excitement of one of today’s fastest growing sports, obstacle course! This camp is open to children age 8 to 14 years of age. Participants will learn the skills needed to complete the 10 basic obstacles. Participants will receive expert instruction as they scale the walls, master the cargo net, swing from the monkey bars and cultivate leadership and teamwork through a series of fun yet challenging movement mastery games. Set 9 SEARCH LONE TREE MAGAZINE
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, our summer camps provide a unique outdoor fitness experience your child will never forget! All camp days are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Saturday event day is from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • June 13-17 at Fairways Park, 9607 Troon Village Dr., Lone Tree • July 11-15 at Eagle Ridge Elementary School, 7716 Timberline Rd., Lone Tree The cost is $299, early drop off and late pickup is available for an additional fee. Call 303.828.7381, email info@trainoc. com or to go www. trainoc.com/summercamps/
KIM & CAM’S TAEKWONDO Taekwondo Summer Camp: During this camp, students receive specialized training in Taekwondo and are taught exciting games and drills to develop their speed, stamina, and technique. Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Academy emphasizes the development of our tenets of Taekwondo- Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Indomitable Spirit, and Self Control. No martial arts experience necessary! Weapons Development Camp: Our weapons development camp is designed to teach students how to safely use an assortment of weapons such as Nunchuck, Bo Staff,
Sword, and Tonfa! Each student will take home their very own set of padded or wooden weapons safe to practice with. For more information visit www.kctkd.com MONART Monart camps are designed to give curious and active minds a fun, creative and educational outlet during summer break. Camps are Tuesday-Thursday from 9:30-12 or 12:30-3:00. Ages 8 and up can create all day by registering for morning and afternoon camps. Monart Classes meet each week June 7th-August 25th. Space is limited. Register today! creativespiritsco.com KIDZART SUMMER ART CAMPS This summer, give your child the opportunity to learn drawing skills that will last a lifetime through fun art exercises and techniques that anyone can follow. Camps take place at the PACE Center in Parker from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 1:004:30 PM. Bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Every camper gets a t-shirt! KidzArt camps include Caribbean Adventure, Crazy for Horses and Backyard Art Safari. Parkerarts.org ROSIE’S RANCH Rosie’s Ranch of Parker, Colorado is offering preregistration for summer pony and horse camp! We have 4 choices for you: Horse Pony Day Camp (ages 5-10), Wranglers Roundup Day Camp (ages 11-13), Parent and Tot Playdate (ages 1-5), and Saturday Riding Club (ages 6-16) Rosie’s Ranch specializes in services for children with deafness or oral language difficulties, but encourages all children to attend. rosiesranch.com
fun. We offer an environment for students to learn self-defense, respect, confidence, and fitness all while having FUN. TaeKwonDo Boot Camp. One week of training at Parker Academy of Martial Arts to earn a belt! Learn the basic kicks, selfdefense, pad drill, and forms as well as how to break a board. Classes are two hours per day, Monday through Friday. No experience necessary! Go to www.parkermartialarts.com or call 303.841.0515 THE GODDARD SCHOOL The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) into exciting, oneof-a-kind, and fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child. We’ve created a variety of camps so your children can find a program they will absolutely love. All sessions are for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years. For more information on our Parker Camp call 303.805.1700. SAFE SPLASH SWIM SCHOOL Jump start your summer by learning or improving your swim skills. Outside of our weekly lesson programs, SafeSplash Swim Camps offer a more intensive learning program condensed to typically a three-week period. Space in our camps is in high demand and is therefore quick to
fill. The camps are broken into beginner, intermediate, and advanced level skills with a maximum 6:1 student/instructor ratio. For more information visit www.safesplash.com
CASTLE ROCK ZIPLINE SUMMER CAMP
Call us old fashioned but we think kids should embrace great adventures not cell phones… Be a kid again with quality summer fun at Kid’s Camp! Great experiences stay with you forever, they outlast gifted items, they shape who we are and they create timeless bonds between those who share them. Experience Kids Camp with Castle Rock Zip Line Tours! Summer Fun Kids Camp is day long journey through multiple adventures, exciting experiences, character building challenges and a healthy dose of old fashioned outdoor fun! Camps Run 8:30am-6:30pm on June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 Campers must be 12-16 years old. See coupon on page 6. castlerockziplinetours.com
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Join Team DCL for Summer Reading Douglas County Libraries (DCL) invites readers to join Team DCL for this year’s summer reading program. The sports-themed program will celebrate outdoor activities and the upcoming Summer Olympic Games. On your mark, get set, READ! Each year, Douglas County Libraries’ summer reading program encourages kids to begin reading from a young age, and keep them reading during school breaks, so they grow up with a strong foundation in literacy. Readers of all ages are encouraged to complete the reading program before July 31, to enjoy program prizes and the satisfaction of a summer well-spent. Pre-readers may participate by enjoying books read aloud. DCL will kick the program off on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, with Storytime, books, snacks, crafts and games. Kickoff parties will be held at libraries in Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Louviers, Parker and Roxborough. Library patrons in Lone Tree may attend any of those events, as their library will be closed temporarily ahead of a June grand opening in the new Lone Tree location at 10055 Town Ridge Drive. In June and July, DCL will also present several free live entertainment opportunities for children at libraries across the county. Programs will encourage kids to exercise their minds and bodies. Details and registration are available at DouglasCountyLibraries. org/Reading-Zone. Douglas County Libraries is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. For more information, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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Letters to the Lost: A Novel By Iona Grey Jess escapes from her abusive husband and runs through the streets of London. Her only goal is to hide from him as he searches for her. She stumbles upon an apparent vacant home and seizes her opportunity for safety. Jess finds a vacant home that appears to have been abandoned with all of the furnishings and belongings left behind. She discovers a letter that was delivered to the house through the mail slot. This letter was written by Dan to a woman named Stella and tells of a long lost love. Jess is immediately drawn into this love story and is determined to find Stella, as a repayment for the safety her house provides. This determination leads her on a search for answers to this love story from another era.
PAM Becky, I wanted to read this story as soon as I read the book summary! I was immediately immersed in the story and wanted to find the answers to all of the mystery. Did you find yourself drawn into this book? BECKY This was a lovely and engaging story. If you like
the flow of a Nicholas Sparks book, then drop everything and get this book. Our journey begins in London, 2011 and we meet Jess. You are thrust right into the story as she runs through London desperate for shelter and protection. Although we don’t know much at this point I immediately liked this character. What were your first impressions of this story?
PAM I immediately wanted Jess to be safe and find someone who would care for her. I was also glad she found a place to hide and recover. Although she was trespassing, it felt like she was meant to be there and she was welcome. Jess stumbled across a vacant house and immediately begins to build a story around what she finds in the house. Then, a letter is delivered from a man searching for his long lost love. Jess immediately feels the need to help find this woman as reimbursement for the safe haven of the old home. Do you think you would have taken on this challenge, if you were in Jess’ shoes? BECKY What a great question! I would have been like Jess
and hesitant to open the mail but once I read 90 year old Dan’s love letter, and plea to contact his true love one more time before he dies….sigh... I would have wanted to solve the mystery too. We have a love story in both time frames. In the present, there is Jess running from a dangerous relationship with Dodge. The past is even messier as we meet Stella whom is recently married to Charles but meets Dan, a handsome U.S. bomber pilot. Did you enjoy the present timeframe or the past?
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PAM That is a hard question! I was eager to read the past to uncover the story that led to the present situation. But, I was also connected to the present because I loved the characters and wanted them to find happiness and security. I thought the author brought the two stories together in amazing ways. Did you feel that there was something special about this merging of stories and times? BECKY Indeed, often it can be confusing to jump back
and forth in different time frames but this story had smooth transitions. The author did a great job telling the two stories
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yet slipped in some additional insight to explain the gaps. It was like watching a movie. I do think that some of the situations were a bit far-fetched but the characters were so engaging that I didn’t mind. If you could take one of the female characters to lunch, whom would you pick?
PAM What a great question! I would love to take Stella
to lunch. She was a very strong woman and she would certainly have many interesting events to discuss. I don’t want to ruin part of the story, but the way she dealt with a tragic event and made the most of it was inspiring. She made a big difference in a person’s life when she had been dealt a very unfair blow. How about you, Becky? Who would you choose?
BECKY While I was reading, I was drawn to Stella but for a
lunch date I would pick her best friend Nancy. For the most part, she is in the background of this story but I feel like there is more to know about this lady. She was a little sassy, quite a bit different than Stella but a good friend throughout the years. Her perception of the complicated love story would be interesting. Do you feel like the author painted a good picture of the two different time frames?
PAM The author gives much more detail about the earlier
time, when we learn about Stella. In Jess’ timeframe, we learn less about the time period and focus more on the characters. However, the author’s balance was appropriate for the stories and what was taking place in the world. Would you seek out another story by this author?
BECKY I enjoyed this style of writing and the characters so
I would definitely look for this author again. It’s time to leave this love story behind and move on to a mystery. Join us next month as we discuss The Weight of Silence by Heather Guidenkauf. It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Two families wake to their daughter’s empty bedrooms. What happened to these two little girls?
LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT The Tooth Fairy Story By Lisa Gordon Who is the Tooth Fairy? Where does she live? What does she do with the teeth? And why do all kids seem to get different gifts? Learn these answers and more. Peek inside Fairy Village for the first time and learn the secrets that have never been known by the humans until now. Meet Annabelle, a very special Tooth Fairy during her first night on the job. And follow her as she learns that she is capable of anything as long as she believes in herself. This amazing children’s book by Lisa Gordon has been hailed as an instant classic. Don’t miss your opportunity to own The Tooth Fairy Story and read about where it all began. To purchase The Tooth Fairy Story book or complete kit visit FairyVillageBooks.com
The Magic of Sea Dragons By D. Beckman Sheanna the Sea Dragon has longed for a child of her own for hundreds of years. When she starts having strange dreams of a special child, she goes to the Elder of her people for answers. What she learns will change her world forever! “The Choosing” is book one of the “Magic of Sea Dragons” series. D. Beckman writes & illustrates her own children’s books and young adult novels. She works on many at once. When she is working on one, she’ll have an idea for another, which leads to a plot twist in yet another. It’s a fast paced, scattered and exhilarating process. That said, although many are in progress, her first completed book “Magic of the Sea Dragons” was released Thanksgiving weekend 2015.
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