The annual Christmas Tree Sale will be held at the Dakota Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8-10 a.m. A limited number of trees cut from forest management areas will be available to the public, on a first come, first served basis. Rangers are requesting donations in exchange for the trees, and the donations will be used to offset expenses in the open space program. Mainly Douglas Firs and some Ponderosa Pines will be cut two weeks before the sale so they will be very fresh and fragrant for the sale. These trees are not bushy and manicured like those found on Christmas tree lots around town, but the fresh pine scent still invokes the holiday spirit. For the annual tree sale, the Rangers will harvest small diameter trees in the open space to improve wildlife habitat and overall forest health. The removal of the small trees reduces overcrowding and eliminates ladder fuels that can carry fire into a forest canopy. Trees that don’t find a home are chipped and made into mulch.

Election Day is tomorrow! The Ken-Caryl Ranch Political Signage Policy states that political signs must be removed within one week after the election. If you have any questions, please call the Ranch House at 303-979-1876.

The Colorado Flu Shot Company will be providing the four-strain (Quadrivalent), preservative-free flu vaccine for ages six months to adult at the Community Center (One Club Drive) for the last time this fall on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 1-4 p.m. No appointment needed. The intranasal flu vaccine (for ages 2 to 49 years without chronic diseases and not pregnant) and the flu shot (for 6-month-olds through adult) are $35 each. Vaccinations will be provided by a Pediatric RN. Other vaccines are also available. For more information, see the Clinic Information online.