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CR Historical Society Presentation – Nov. 17
Join us on Thurs., November 17, for a presentation by Janice Baker on the adventures of her grandmother, Marion Sloan Russell, as she traveled on the Santa Fe Trail a mere seven times in the late eighteen hundreds. Marion's diary describing this adventure and how she became friends with Kit Carson, has been put into a book entitled “Land of Enchantment." Ms. Baker will highlight moments from the book while dressed in period attire. Refreshments will be served at 6:45pm with the presentation beginning at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock. For more information go to castlerockhistoricalsociety. org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.
Castle Rock Starlighting – November 19 Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber, the Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1936. This year’s celebration will again be in the historic Wilcox Square from 2–7pm and will include hot chocolate, non pro t booths, strolling entertainers, live entertainment and of course Santa will be present for photos and visits. The Starlighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 pm and the Lighting of the Star will be at approximately 5:30 pm. See ad, page 13.
Turkey Rock Trot Family Run – November 24 Come out and join Castle Rock’s largest attended running race, indoor expo, and Thanksgiving morning tradition – the 18th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot 5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll in Castle Rock. Whether you are a serious runner or leisurely walker, bring the whole family and start a new tradition. You are CHANGING LIVES when you register for the Turkey ROCK Trot. The Help & Hope Center provides assistance to our neighbors in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need,
at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis. Click ad at right to register!
Help put a wreath on every Veter- an’sGraveinCedarHillCemetery,
December 17, 10am. You can help
by sponsoring a wreath from Amer-
ican Heritage Girls Troop 8909 to
Remember and Honor our veterans
through the laying of remembrance
wreaths on the graves of our coun-
try’s heroes and the act of saying
the name of each and every veteran aloud. Contact: Sheri Kilman at sheri@akvideo.net or call 303-257-8636. See all the details on page 12.
Event Proceeds Benefit Help & Hope Center
Wreaths Across America – December 17
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Expo @ 7:30am
Race @ 9:00am
1K Kids Dash @ 8:30am
THANKSGIVING MORNING
Family Fun Run | Walk | Stroll
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