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Tuesday, Aug. 16
6:30 p.m.
MA Board MeetingRanch House
Wednesday, Aug. 17
4:30 p.m.
Covenant Committee
Ranch House
Saturday, Aug. 20
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tennis Tournament
Ranch House
Sunday, Aug. 21
7 p.m.
Ranch House Pool Closes for Season
Tuesday, Aug. 23
6 p.m.
MD Board Meeting
Ranch House
Tuesday, Aug. 23
6:30 p.m.
Open Space Task Force
Dakota Lodge
Wednesday, Aug. 24
7 p.m.
Community Planning Committee
Dakota Lodge
Wednesday, Aug. 24
7 p.m.
Open Space Committee
Dakota Lodge
Thursday, Aug. 25
7:30 a.m.
Architectural Committee
Ranch House
Thursday, Aug. 25
9:30 a.m.
Baby Time
Ranch House
Thursday, Aug. 25
10:15 a.m.
Story Time
Ranch House
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 26-27
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tennis Tournament
Ranch House
Saturday, Aug. 27
12-3:30 p.m.
Doggie Dip Day
Ranch House Pool
Thursday, Sept. 1
9:30 a.m.
Baby Time
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 1
10:15 a.m.
Story Time
Ranch House
Monday, Sept. 5
All Day
Administrative Offices Closed
Ranch House
Monday, Sept. 5
7 p.m.
Community Center Pool Closes for Season
Tuesday, Sept. 6
6 p.m.
MA/MD Joint Study Session
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 8
7:30 a.m.
Architectural Committee
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 8
9:30 a.m.
Baby Time
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 8
10:15 a.m.
Story Time
Ranch House
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 9-10
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tennis Tournament
Ranch House
Tuesday-Thursday,
Sept. 13-15
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tennis Tournament
Ranch House
Wednesday, Sept. 14
7 p.m.
Preparing for Wildfire: Informational Meeting
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 15
9:30 a.m.
Baby Time
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 15
10:15 a.m.
Story Time
Ranch House
Monday, Sept. 19
5:30 p.m.
MA Finance Committee
Ranch House
Tuesday, Sept. 20
6:30 p.m.
MA Board Meeting
Ranch House
Wednesday, Sept. 21
4:30 p.m.
Covenant Committee
Ranch House
Thursday, Sept. 22
7:30 a.m.
Architectural Committee
Ranch House
Dates and times are subject to change. Please see the Online Calendar for the most current event information.
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| Ken-Caryl Ranch e-News
Aug. 15, 2016
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| The Ken-Caryl Ranch e-News is emailed to subscribers every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). To submit an item for the e-News, contact Victoria DeSair at victoriad@kcranch.org or 303-979-1876, ext. 122.
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Check out this quick video of the bond project improvements in the recreation end of the Ranch House! | |
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| Ranch House Pool Closes for Season Sunday, Aug. 21
The Ranch House Pool closes for the season on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., but the Community Center Pool will remain open through Monday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. There are limited hours of operation for the pools starting this Thursday. Please see the Pool Locations & Hours page for details.
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| Avoid Club Drive This WeekUnless you are visiting the Community Center, please try to avoid driving down Club Drive the week of Aug. 15. Construction crews will be finalizing the site construction and paving the new circular drive in front of the Community Center. Traffic will be stopped frequently for construction vehicles. Please be patient and cautious! The end of bond project construction is almost here!
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| Rattlesnakes in AreaDue to recent reports regarding rattlesnake activity in the area, here are some safety reminders:
- Stay on trails and wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting jeans.
- Watch where you place your hands and feet.
- Don’t harass or try to catch rattlesnakes.
- If you encounter a rattlesnake, back off.
If you are bitten by a rattlesnake:
REMAIN CALM!!! Remove items such as rings, watches or restrictive clothing from the affected limb. Minimize physical activity. Keep affected limb below heart level and seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
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| Adult Hike with a NaturalistJoin KC Nature staff for a naturalist-led hike on Massey Draw. The hike will focus on wildflowers that are in bloom, but this will not limit the discussion on other surroundings. Please wear proper shoes and layers, and bring a daypack with water, sunscreen, a snack, and binoculars if you have them. No registration needed for this program.
Ages: 18+
Date: Friday, Aug. 19
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Meet at Dakota Lodge; Hike Massey Draw
Fee: Residents Free; Non-Residents $5
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| Archaeology Artifact Day
Have you ever found an old-looking object on your property or while hiking in Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space and you wanted to know more about it? Perhaps it looked ancient like an arrow, spear point or stone tool, or maybe you found something closer to our time like a historic artifact from the early settlers. The Ken-Caryl Ranch Historical Society would like you to bring your ancient and historical artifacts to our Archaeology Artifact Day event on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ranch House. The Historical Society will have experts on hand to tell you more about your artifact. Save the date and stay tuned for details!
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| Fencing Classes at Dakota LodgeThe Olympic sport of fencing is returning to Ken-Caryl Ranch! Beginner level classes will be held at Dakota Lodge for ages 6 and older. These classes will be taught by Gregg Bramblett and Tom Strzalkowski from Fencing Academy of Denver. Owner Tom Strzalkowski was a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic fencing team. Register Online.
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 26
Ages 6-10: 5-5:45 p.m., Course #44033
Ages 11-14: 6-6:45 p.m., Course #44034
Ages 15+: 7-7:45 p.m., Course #44035
Location: Dakota Lodge
Fee: Resident $120, Non-Resident $140
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Board of County Commissioners Deems Deer Creek Golf Course Eligible for Rezoning
The Board of County Commissioners has determined that a portion of the land on Deer Creek Golf Course is eligible to be rezoned for residential. The applicant is now authorized to begin the rezoning process by submitting a formal application to Jefferson County Planning and Zoning. The landowner is looking to rezone for residential a portion of the golf course in order to fund preservation of the 18-hole golf course and open space. Landowners want to build 130 single-family and attached homes on a portion of the golf course land.
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| MiniKickers Soccer Returning to the Ranch House this Fall
The Challenger Sports MiniKickers soccer program introduces your young soccer star to the basic skills needed in soccer and develops their motor, social and psychological skills. To register, please visit www.minikickersoccer.com.
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 18
Time: 9:45-10:30 a.m. (3-4 year olds)
10:45-11:30 a.m. (4-5 year olds)
Location: Ranch House Southwest Field
Fee: $90 (MiniKicker Uniform Package Included)
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Ranch House, 7676 S. Continental Divide Rd. Littleton, CO 80127
Recreation 303-979-4070, Administration 303-979-1876
Community Center, 1 Club Dr. Littleton, CO 80127, 303-979-2233
Dakota Lodge, 14422 W. Ken-Caryl Ave. Littleton CO 80127, 303-979-4070, ext. 106
Equestrian Center, 303-979-4500
Park Rangers, 303-979-1876, ext. 170
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