Early planning for the implementation of construction is underway with Adolfson & Peterson, the design team and Ken-Caryl Ranch. The Ranch House interior renovation is anticipated to occur within three phases. The first phase will include renovations to the Adult Lounge on the second floor and the Map Room and A/V Room on the first floor. Take note that regular events like Board meetings will likely have alternate locations during construction activities. The second phase of construction will include the administrative staff office areas. Once the staff area construction is complete, the recreation end of the Ranch House will be the third and final phase of interior renovations. During the recreation area renovations, the Map Room and A/V Room will likely be used by the youth programs. Your familiar routine for accessing services within the Ranch House will be altered during construction. Please take note of signs placed at entrances and around the work areas to find temporary locations of staff and programs. Stay tuned for phasing information on the Community Center and the Dakota Lodge projects. If you have any questions or concerns, please email bondprojects@kcranch.org.

The final Music a la Mode event of this summer is Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ranch House Pool. The event will showcase the Modniks with their ‘60s inspired British Invasion and California Sounds music. There will be face painting by Suzi-Q-Z and Natalie Nalepa, balloon animals, a bounce house, ice cream, and swimming! Archie’s Dog House will be on hand to sell hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, soda and many other items. The event is free and is sponsored by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District. Come on out and enjoy the fun!

There will be a birding hike on Friday, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m.-noon in the open space. Come learn about the birds of Ken-Caryl Ranch while enjoying a beautiful hike. Please meet at Dakota Lodge and bring water, sunscreen and a snack. The hike is $6 for residents, and pre-registration is required. Please register for Course No. 31122 online or by calling 303-979-4070.

West Metro Fire Rescue invites district residents and business owners to join them at a community meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ranch House. Find out what's happening in your fire district and see how you can help shape the future. For more information and to take the Strategic Plan Customer Input Survey, visit www.westmetrofire.org.