Let your child be part of an exciting and successful chess program! Brought to you by Chess Wizards, this five-week course offers specially-designed classes that cater to all levels of chess ability. Each child is challenged by fun games and lessons from real Wizard teachers. This class enhances cognitive development, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! The class is for kindergarten through fifth-grade kids and is offered on Thursdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ranch House. The fee is $115 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Register Online for Course No. 29588 or call 303-979-4070.

It is time to begin the process of ordering Master Association dues coupon books for 2015. If you pay your dues in one annual payment, online or with recurring payments, you may be interested in opting out of receiving a dues coupon book. Please complete the Opt-Out Form to stop receiving future dues coupon books. If you’ve opted out of coupon books in the past, you don’t need to fill out the form again. If you have recurring payments through your bank, you still need to fill out the form to discontinue receiving future coupon books. You can scan and email the completed form to Annette Chavez at annettec@kcranch.org, drop it off at the Ranch House, fax it to 303-972-1272 or mail to 7676 S. Continental Divide Road, Littleton, CO 80127.

The Ken-Caryl Parent Network is having a New Member Coffee Friday, Oct. 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Community Park. Girls' Night Out will be a fun night of crafting on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 7-9 p.m.! We will be painting pumpkins and turning them into festive home decor. Guys' Night will be at G.I. Jodi's Bar and Grill on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7:30-10 p.m. to watch the Broncos play the Chargers. Calling all witches, goblins and ghosts for our annual KCPN Halloween party! Mark your calendars for this spooktacular event, Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Dakota Lodge. Dress up in your silliest, scariest or most creative costumes for a frightfully fun time and enjoy festive games, crafts and KCPN's annual costume parade! This year's party is sure to please all ages with loads of fun activities! Our key sponsor will be Crystal Hodge with Fuller Sotheby's International Realty, along with additional sponsors. See details on these and other upcoming events on Big Tent. Ken-Caryl Parent Network membership inquiries can be sent to info@kencarylparents.com.