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LONE TREES’S PREMIER MONTHLY COMMUNITY MAGAZINE SINCE 2013

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DISCOUNTED AND FREE KIDS MEALS

From the Publisher Get Bald, Fight Cancer, Be Awesome!

Experience Lone Tree to-do, local, and where in town?

Kids Party Planning a kids’ party? We’ve organized a list of cool places to check out!

Kids Menu Discounted and Free Kids Meals

Local Author Spotlight

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LONE TREE Magazine MARCH 2017 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3

PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

mike.waid@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 700

ADVERTISING SALES KAYCE ARTHUR

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

jameson@waidpublishing.com Search Lone Tree Magazine is published 12 times per year by Waid Publishing (www.

WaidPublishing.com), a division of Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (www.MikeWaid. com), 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134, 303-805-9455. Search Tree Magazine is available online at www. lonetreemagazine.com. Search Lone Tree Magazine is a trademarks of Waid Publishing.

All rights reserved. The views, opinions and/or statements made or expressed by individuals and/or entities, are not necessarily reflective of the views and opinions of Waid Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced without explicit permission from Waid Publishing. Copyright 2016 Search Lone Tree Magazine - All rights Reserved.

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Get Bald, Fight Cancer, Be Awesome!

Cancer sucks. Sorry for such strong language, but I don’t know any other way to put it.

Cancer just plain and simply sucks. Especially if the person battling this awful disease is a child. Not only is it scary to fight this battle, but kids also have to undergo the negative effects of treatment including losing their hair during chemo.

This is where you come in.

You can become a warrior against cancer, help raise money to find a cure and stand in solidarity with a proud bald head!

That’s right, you going under the clippers can make the difference in this fight against pediatric cancer.

Here is all you have to do. Head over to shavethemayor.com and click the GET SHAVED button at the top of the page to sign up as a “shavee” at the 5th annual Shave the Mayor fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s foundation. Once you sign up, you will set a goal to raise and start asking your friends and family to support you. Let them know

that if you reach your goal, you will go bald for them...and for all the kids who don’t have the choice to go bald, but do so while fighting cancer and undergoing treatment.

Young or old, boy or girl, no matter who you are or what you do, we can all pull together to show these kids that they are not alone when they lose their hair and the we are battling along side them to find a cure.

This year we are trying to get 200 people to shave their heads at our event.

It is a big goal but I know we can do it.

This year we lost one of the young men who we started this event for to cancer. It is in Dalton’s name that we are striving for this huge goal...and I know we can do it with your help.

So please join us in becoming a cancer warrior.

Head over to ShaveTheMayor.com and join me, my son Matthew and many others as we go bald on April 29th and become warriors against pediatric cancer!

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SOWING THE SEEDS FOR THE ARTS Lone Tree Arts Center strives to grow children’s love of the arts, culture and sciences with their Seedlings program; a family program designed to engage parents and their little ones through monthly programs offered at the Arts Center. Getting little ones engaged, cultivating a love of learning and encouraging curiosity is at the heart of what the Seedlings programming is all about. This month’s offering is Young Yogis with Wendy Crichton (Tuesday, March 14th at 9:30 and 11:00am.) Bend, stretch and strengthen little (and big) minds and bodies in this fun-based, engaging environment. Move through poses, breath work, yoga games and share lots of smiles!

Be sure to bring your own yoga mat or

beach towel to practice on. Admission is just $3, and children under 1 are free but must have a ticket to get into the event. The recommended audience for all Seedlings programming is Toddlers-Kindergarteners.

Be sure to save the date for April as well, an Animal Exploration will be Tuesday April 4th!

For more information about the Seedlings programming, go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org

local Forty years ago, the first Little Gym was created in Bellevue, Washington; the design of Robin Wes, who was an educator, musician and kinesiologist. Robin wanted to create a place where children could explore their physical development while growing socially, emotionally and intellectually.

Decades later, children are still meeting at local Little Gyms all over the country and reaping the benefits of “Serious Fun.” The Little Gym of Park Meadows values this notion of serious fun and fully embraces the Three Dimensions of Learning which include moving (developing strength and flexibility), Brain Boost (listening skills and concentration) and Citizen Kid (teamwork, cooperation and leadership.) Classes start for babies as

THE LITTLE GYM young as 4 months old and continue through elementary school beginning with parent/ child classes, and growing with your children through PreK gymnastics, grade school gymnastics, sports skills and Kindermusik.

Details on all classes and schedules are available online at www.thelittlegym.com/ParkMeadows.

The Little Gym Park Meadows – 8600 Park Meadows Dr. Suite #750 tlgparkmeadowsco@thelittlegym.com 303.952.9393

where in town?

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Would you like to win $50 cash? Look through the magnifying glass and simply guess correctly where in Lone Tree this is.

We will randomly draw a winner from all correct entries! Enter online at www.LoneTreeMagazine.com - GOOD LUCK!

LAST MONTH’S HUNT ANSWER

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Did you figure out last month’s Where in Town photo? Have you been there? It was Bluffs Regional Park, a 253 acre regional park with fantastic views of the Front Range and connections to Highlands Ranch Trails, the East/West and South Suburban Parks and Rec Trail system. It’s a 2.7 Mile loop of soft surface trails for walkers/hikers,

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bicyclists, onleash dogs, and equestrian users. There is a public restroom and picnic shelter at the trailhead as well as parking for 3 horse trailers, 2 hitch rails and an asphalt surface parking lot.

Bluffs Regional Park is located off Lincoln Ave. and Ridge Gate Pkwy.

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Are you ready to PAR-TAY! Planning a kids’ party can sometimes be a daunting task. With so many options of what to do and where to go, we thought we would help out a bit so that you can have the most awesome-est party ever for your kids. We’ve prepared a list of super cool places in our area that provide out-of-this-world kids party experiences. Now, let’s PARTY! 7 SEARCH LONE TREE MAGAZINE

fencingacademysport.com 12870 Stroh Ranch Ct. #105 Parker CO 80134 720-334-3579 Fencing or Jedi Training parties- Kids will learn the basics of fencing or jedi training in a safe and fun environment. Birthday parties last 2 hours and are offered for kids ages 6 and older.

Party Size: Up to 24 kids Cost: $15 per person ($150 minimum charge)

Castle Rock Zip Line Tours

castlerockziplinetours.com 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109 720-733-9477 If you’re ready for the ultimate birthday adventure, then check out Castle Rock Zip Line Tours. Not only could the kids have a great time on our 10 thrilling zip lines, we also offer the EPIC Sky Trek Challenge featuring 2 full levels with over 110 challenging elements and a 42’ climbing wall!

Party Size: Varies Cost: Call for details

Monart

www.parkermonart.com 10158 S. Parker Road Parker CO 80138 303-805-1900 Choose from Canvas Painting, Clay or Glass Fusing Arty Parties at Monart. Each guest will create a unique piece of art centered around a theme chosen by the birthday boy or girl. A two hour party includes all materials and instruction as well as use of our studio to celebrate with a birthday treat.

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $250-$275

Pirates Cove

www.piratescovecolorado.com 1225 W Belleview Ave Littleton CO 80120 303-762-2683 Pirates Cove is pleased to offer two Birthday Party Packages. The Captain Cook party is for up to 15 guests and the Billy Bones party is for up to 25 guests. Additional guests can be added. Go to www.partiespiratescovecolorado.com to book a party.

Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $274 and $354

20 Mile Athletic Center

www.20mileathleticcenter.com 18499 Longs Way Suite 101 Parker CO 80134 303-841-9269 We offer gymnastics themed birthday parties for all ages. Our 90 minute parties include: 2 party coordinators, trampolines, age appropriate games and fun time in pit, A 20 Mile gift bag for birthday child with t-shirt, medal and 20 Mile goodies, party area with service for food, gifts and goodies, set up and clean up, complimentary Invitations.

Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $185 and up

Dart Warz

www.dartwarz.com 8150 S University Blvd Centennial CO 80122 855-717-3278 Our party packages are public or private parties!

15 min in the briefing room, 1 hour and 15 min of play and 30 min in the party room! We also offer AWESOME party favors! A Dart Warz water bottle filled with a DW bracelet, candy, and a DW temp tattoo!

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $300-$550

Scale Gymnastics Center info@scalegym.com 18002 East Clarke Rd. Parker CO 80134 303-840-0424 We’ll bend over backwards to make your child’s day perfect! Treat them to a fun-filled gymnastics birthday they will flip for! Parties include private gym time, trampoline and games, party room, and balloons. Parents can sit back and relax while the Party Coordinators handle all of the fun!!!

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $200

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Fencing Academy of Parker

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Bricks 4 Kidz

www.bricks4kidz.com/435 720-216-4508 Bricks 4 Kidz® offers fun themed LEGO® birthday parties! Kids love making their own motorized models, as well as play different games and contests while using LEGO® bricks. Our birthday parties are focused on having lots of fun, enjoying time with friends, playing games, and engaging in contests. Building a unique model and making it work by using a motor, battery, and remote control is an exciting bonus for every child. We even offer Robotics birthday parties for older kids!

Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $220 - $350+

Xtreme Challenge Arena

www.xtremechallengearena.com 82 Inverness Drive East A2 Englewood CO 80112 303-706-0909 Xtreme Challenge is an exciting arena filled with Ninja Warrior meets Wipe Out style group challenges for kids and adults.

Featuring over 30,000 square feet of mid air stunts, suspended obstacles, launching pulleys, and hang tough challenges.

BE A NINJA, Ride the Human Catapult, Fly like SUPER MAN or try the Hang Tough Aerial course!

Specializing in exciting Birthday parties, Parent/ Child Events and youth sports team-bonding packages. Every event is an adrenaline RUSH.” Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $16.00 and up

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DCL.org 100 South Wilcox Street Castle Rock CO 80104 303-791-7323 Available Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., for guests ages 0-5 or 6-12. Choose from Things That Roar, Once Upon a Time, or Folklore & Fantasy.

Inclusions: free book for the guest of honor, email invitation, thank-you notes, goody bags, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies, setup/cleanup, and 20-30 minutes of planned activities.

Party Size: 11-25 Kids Cost: $250.00

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Great Play of Parker

www.greatplay.com/parker 18425 Pony Express Dr. Ste. 107 Parker CO 80134 303-805-8844 Great Play of Parker offers high energy birthday parties for kids ages 1 to 10 years old. Great Play parties are 90 minutes of fun including our interactive throwing walls, games and time for cake. Great Play has six different themes to choose from including a Super Hero Party, Fun & Games and a Dance Party... Great Play offers endless age appropriate customization for the perfect party!

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $224-$274 Dancing Princess Parties www.dancingprincessparties.com 19215 E Cottonwood Dr#713 Parker CO 80138 303-949-1975 Dancing Princess Parties by Dance Exploration, LLC is a mobile party service. We provide standard dance parties (ballet, hip hop or cheerleading) as well as themed character parties including your favorite Princess or Super Hero Characters.

Party Size: Up to 10 Cost: $100-250

The Meadows Early Learning Center

meadowselc.com 9985 S Twenty Mile Rd Parker CO 80134 720-340-3370 An amazing indoor castle to host parties with a kitchen, community room and access to an outdoor playground.

Party Size: more than 25 Kids Cost: $100-$150

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DISCOUNTED AND FREE KIDS MEALS Most parents would agree that it’s important, no matter what is going on throughout the day, when families sit down and eat dinner together. If you can swing a night out together, that’s even better because no one is getting stuck with loading the dishwasher! To sweeten the deal just a bit more, here’s a list of local restaurants that will lighten the load on your wallet when you’re eating with your kids as well!

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Participating restaurants may vary by location. Certain limitations/restrictions may apply.

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Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Sunday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase

IHOP: Kids eat free Mon-Fri from 4-9pm with adult entrée purchase

Firehouse Subs: Sunday – Up to 2 free kid’s meals w/ purchase of an adult combo meal

The Egg & I: Mondays -1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased

Gunther Toody’s Diner: Kids eat free Mondays (beverage & sundae included) from 11am-close w/ purchase of adult entrée

Via Baci Italian Bistro: Sunday – Kid’s meal is $2 w/ adult entrée purchase Lodo’s Bar and Grill: Wednesday – Kids eat free w/ an adult meal purchase 6-9pm DB & Pott’s: Thursday – Kid’s meal is $1 w/ adult entrée purchase Buffalo Wild Wings: Monday - $1.99 kid’s meals after 4pm Village Inn: Monday - One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased Mellow Mushroom: Monday – get $1 kid’s meal with every $15 spent Brewery Bar III: Tuesday – one free kid’s meal with adult entrée ($7 or more) Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant: Sunday –Kids eat free 4pm-close

Village Inn: Mon & Tues: 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased and don’t forget about “Free Pie Wednesday “ – get a free slice with any dine in purchase Lil Ricci’s: Tuesdays -1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased 4pm-close Texas Roadhouse: Kids’ Night Every Monday 5-8pm – Balloon artist, applesauce eating contest, face painting, ice cream sundae bar (dine in only, not valid on holidays) Jersey Mike’s: Wednesday – kids eat free all day, one child per one regular sub combo purchased Jozi’s Kitchen: Wednesday – kids eat free w/ adult entrée purchase (after 4pm) – not valid with any other offer.

Culver’s: Kids 12 & U get free custard with purchase of a meal

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CiCi’s Pizza: Kids 10&U (up to 4) can eat for 99¢ w/ purchase of an adult pizza and drink buffet at regular price

IHOP: Kids eat free Mon-Fri from 4-9pm with adult entrée purchase

Maggiano’s: Sunday - Kids 5 and U eat free, check with local restaurant for participation Marie Calendar’s: Tuesday – One free kids’ meal with each adult entrée purchased Qdoba: Kids eat free on Sun or Wed – participation varies by location Buffalo Wild Wings: Wednesday – 12 &U can order from kids’ menu for just $0.99 from 4-10pm Fazoli’s: Tuesday – Get 2 kid’s meals for $0.99 each with purchase of 1 adult entrée. 12 & U, at participating restaurants 5-8pm

Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Sunday – Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant: Monday – One free kid’s meal w/ adult meal purchase ($9.75 and up)

Joes Crab Shack: Monday – Kids 13&U eat free w/ adult entrée purchase (limit of 3 per party) Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Mon & Tues – Kids 12&U eat free w/ adult entrée purchase Brewery Bar IV: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée ($7 or more) Denny’s: Wed – Kids eat free from 4-10pm w/ adult meal purchase Fins and Noodles Italian & Seafood: Tues – Kids 10&U eat free with adult entrée purchase. Limit of 2 kids meals per adult entrée.

Lone Star Steakhouse: Tues – Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult entrée Country Buffet: Thursday: Kids eat for 99¢ (limit 2) from 5-8pm with purchase of adult buffet Golden Corral: Kids 3&U eat free everyday with adult meal purchase Bent Noodle: 1 free kids’ meal with adult meal purchase daily Applebees: Wednesday- Kids eat for 99¢ (limit 3 per adult) IHOP: Kids eat free from 4-10pm (one child per adult) (days vary by location)

Village Inn: Monday - Free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased

Atlanta Bread: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase after 4pm

Black-Eyed Pea: Tuesday – Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase

Jason’s Deli: Wednesday – kids eat free 4-8pm, limit of 3 kids per adult

The Rockyard: Tuesday - $2.50 off kids’ meal with adult entrée purchase

Ajuua Mexican: Monday - free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase

Applebee’s : Wednesday - $0.99 kid’s meals with adult entrée purchased - 3pmclose

McCabe’s Bistro: Saturday and Sunday – kids’ meals are $1.00 each with an adult meal purchase

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Which Wich: Mon and Sat – Kidswhich meals are $0.99 with purchase of 7” small Wich. 12 & U at participating locations

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MY LOVED ONE SHINES ON! A GIFT FROM BEYOND

By Disa Van Orman & Dylan Skye Goedeker “Oh, you are wrong if you think I’m gone, I am right there in your favorite song…” is how their new adventure began. Grandmother and Grandson.

Gebra and Buffalo Boy. Disa and Dylan.

A poem is given to a grandmother by her 6-year-old grandson who dies suddenly. In great pain, she intends to write about the wonderful times they shared. Instead, she hears her amazing grandson tell her a poem that lets her know that he is not truly gone and is still with her.

Gebra cannot see or touch him as she did before. Yet, if she uses all her senses, she is aware of his presence. As an artist and photographer, Disa uses her beautiful photographs of animals and nature to bring to life the feelings and emotions this amazing child is sharing to repair his family’s broken heart.

Dylan sends her signs that he is there, right by her side. As she writes his words, he asks her to share them with the world, to young and old, to give hope to others that their loved one shines on too.

“Hey, don’t forget that part about blossom, because I want this to end with, ‘Man… that would be awesome!!’”

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Learn more at MyLovedOneShinesOn.com

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