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THE MEADOWS AT CASTLE ROCK 1

JULY/AUGUST 2015

The Official Newsletter Publication for Residents and Friends of The Meadows Castle Rock Colorado 80109

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YourEvents LEISURE Guide&

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4th of July Red, White, and You Patriotic Parade & Festival

Bow-Wow-A-Palooza and Movie Night

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Table of ConTenTs

YOUR Neighborhood | 4Assessment Payment Info

Board of Governors Meetings at the Grange

MNC Board of Governors

Meadows Neighborhood Company MNC Office Hours

Community Manager Q & A

The Grange Pools

American Cancer Society Relay For Life® in Castle Rock Celebrates, Remembers, and Fights Back Against Cancer


The official publication of the Meadows Neighborhood Company

This newsletter is delivered to all homeowners in the Meadows Neighborhood Company five times a year. This newsletter is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This newsletter provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. The Meadows Neighborhood Company does not endorse any commercial products or information that may be advertised in the newsletter.

The Grange3692 Meadows Blvd

SPRING/SUMMER HOURSM-Th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sun - Closed

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YOUR Events and Leisure Guide | 10Youth Classes

Adult Classes

Community Events

YOUR Clubs | 16The Meadows Hiking Club

6202 Cycling Club

Bridge Group at The Grange

Playgroup at The Grange

Home & Garden | 18New Homeowner Orientation

A Lot of Ground to Cover

YOUR Community | 20Metropolitan District #1 Stage

Castle Rock WineFest

2nd Annual Bourbon and Brewfest

7th Annual JA Ranch Sunset BBQ and Open Space Celebration

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Bow-Wow-A-Palooza and Movie Night

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Music in the Meadows


Welcome to Meadows Family Dentistry, your neighborhood dental office, here in the Meadows of historic Castle Rock. Dr. Polson and the staff at Meadows Family Dentistry

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PAID ADVERTISEMENT4

JULY/AUGUST 2015YoUR neighboRhood

Assessment Payments for all homes in The MNC are $196 and are due quarterly.Residents in Upland Park have an additional alleyway assessment of $45 due quarterly.

Residents in Tyler Park have an additional alleyway assessment of $45, and in some cases, an additional shared driveway assessment of $40 due quarterly.

Residents in Morgans Run have an additional assessment paid through their sub-association.

There are several ways to pay your assessments:• InPersonatMNCAdminOffice

3740 Dacoro Lane, Ste 145 oratTheGrangeduringofficehours

• OnlineatMeadowslink.com. Here you can setup ACH or EFT and you can pay by credit card ($11 fee for credit card)

• 24/7intheDropBoxlocatedatTheGrangetotheleftofthe front doors

Assessment Payment Info

Michele Ray-Brethower Executive Director

[email protected] 303-814-3952

Cassie Thomas Community Manager


Janet Murray Assistant to the Community Manager


Terri Swearingen Rental Coordinator


Jennifer Reinhardt Communications/Sponsorship [email protected]

303-468-5212

Kent Krause Recreation Coordinator


Meadows Neighborhood Company

THE GRANGE3692 MEADOWS BLVD

GRANGE SPRING/SUMMER HOURSMonday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday – ClosedTHE GRANGE WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4 FOR THE

HOLIDAY AND JULY 18 FOR WINEFEST

MNC ADMIN OFFICE3740 Dacoro Lane, Ste 145

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Board of Governors Meetings at the GrangeWondering how your HOA does business? Have a question or comment youwanttodiscusswiththeBoard?CometoameetingatTheGrange!Homeownersarewelcomeandencouraged toattend.MostBoardmeetingsareheldon thefirstThursdayofthemonthandinordertoaccommodatedifferenthomeownerschedules, there are both afternoon and evening meeting times. The schedule for theBoardofGovernorsupcomingmeetingsare:

July 9 6 p.m.August 6 2 p.m. September 3 2 p.m. Homeowners are welcome to provide input, comments or ask questions at the beginning of every regular monthly Board meeting during a time called OpenForum. Homeowners may also request that an issue be discussed at the meeting by contacting your MNC Community Manager, Cassie Thomas at 303-814-3958.

Minutes from the Board of Governors Meetings are available on Meadowslink.com in the Document Section.

MNC Board of GovernorsStephanie McCandless President [email protected] Knopinski Vice President [email protected] Jensen Treasurer [email protected] Jensen Secretary [email protected] Berens Governor At Large [email protected]

3692 Meadows Blvd Castle Rock, Colorado 80109

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Q: My trash didn’t get picked up- what can I do?A: Waste Management is the trash service provider within the Meadows Neighborhood Company. Trash is picked up on a weekly basis (Fri-day) during the hours of 7 AM to 7 PM. Recycling is picked up every other week (see Waste Management calen-dar on Meadowslink.com for dates). From time to time, Waste Management is unable to complete the route. This can be because of mechanical issues with the truck, excessive amounts of trash that fill the truck quicker than normal, or weather related issues dur-ing the winter months. If your trash is not picked up- please contact Waste Manage-ment Customer Service at 303-797-1600. Customer service will then log a missed pick up ticket and arrange for a pick up, often for the following day. After reporting to Waste Management you can certainly report the issue to the Association, as we communicate regularly with the Account Manager on all issues.

When the Association is aware of delays or missed pickups, homeowners will not be cited for their trash can remaining at the curb.

Also keep in mind the holiday trash schedule- if there is an observed holiday, trash pickup will be delayed one day. The observed holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas. Q: Why won’t the HOA provide recommendations on landscap-ers, painters, etc.? A: The Association sees dozens of company names come through on architectural applications. However, they are not doing work for the Association, they are doing work for individual homeowners. As a result, we do not know the details of the interac-tions, the quality of work, and many other aspects of the overall process. We encourage you to talk to neighbors about contractors they have used, or check out websites such as Angie’s List, Team Dave Logan or the many others that provide contractor names and recommendations from customers.

If you are thinking of updating the landscaping, building a deck, or em-barking on some other project that will require the services of a contrac-tor here are some guidelines to help with the process. If it’s something that needs association approval, don’t forget to follow the steps of our architectural review process.

Helpful guidelines:1. Reconcile your contractors’ objectives with your own. You

want your project to be completed on time and on budget. Contrac-tors want to maximize their compensation. Design a compensation plan that, at each stage of the project, maximizes your contractors’ profits when they achieve your objectives.

Community Manager Q & ABy Cassie Thomas Community Manager

2. Nothing drives down prices like competition. Any price you obtain without competition will be higher than a price you obtain with it.

3. Write down everything you expect. Effective competition requires a complete, accurate, and final definition of the goods and services involved in the project.

4. Use standard forms for your contracts. The American Institute of Architects offers a variety of sample documents at www.aia.org/docs_default. Just realize there’s no such thing as a standard project and customize your contracts accordingly.

5. There is no substitute for professionalism. An architect, con-tractor, or other participant in your project who has a track record of character and professionalism will likely demonstrate those qualities on your project. A participant with the opposite track record will probably remain true to form.


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KEY FOBS ARE THE ONLY WAY TO ENTER THE GRANGE POOLS FOR ENTRY INTO THE GRANGE POOLS, EACH PERSON WILL NEED THEIR PICTURE ON FILE AND A KEY FOB. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

DownloadtheKeyRingorPocketBinderapptoscanallyourkeyfobs so they are in one device and you can use your smart phone toscanthefobstogetintothepool!Orifyouhaveteenagers,they can scan their key fob and keep it with them in their phone andyoudon’thavetoworryaboutpayingforfobreplacements!

Guest Passes

MNC Pre-paid Guest Passes Available only in The Grange1 for $5; 5 for $23; 10 for $45; 15 for $65; 20 for $85Daily/Individual Guest Pass Available at Silo Only $5/Guest

Please note: Discounted guest passes are only available at TheGrange and not for sale at the silo pool entrance.

All guests must be accompanied by a member or current pass holder.Norefundsorexchanges,andtheMNCisnotresponsiblefor lost, stolen, or destroyed/damaged tickets. Maximum of 8guests per day, 40 guests per season per household on a space available basis only. Passes have no cash value and are valid for the2015seasononly.Replacementfobsare$10each;maximum$25perfamilyperreplacement. CHECKS,MONEYORDERS,VISA,MASTERCARDAREACCEPTED ATTHEGRANGE(WITHPROPERID).THESILOONLYACCEPTSCASHORCHECKSWITHPROPERID.

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Families, friends, and neighbors who are looking for a way to support the community and make an impact in the fight against cancer are invited to join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Castle Rock. The Relay For Life event takes place at Phillip S. Miller Park, 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway in Castle Rock on Saturday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to midnight.

Relay For Life events take place across the country each year. While every event ref lects the unique spirit of each community, everyone who participants comes together to make a difference. Relay For Life events celebrate those who survived cancer, remember those who have been lost to cancer, and they fight back against the disease.

The Relay For Life of Castle Rock begins with an opening ceremony and a special lap where cancer survivors are recognized. A procession of teams follows and then the event begins. Throughout the Relay For Life, a member of each team is asked to be on the track. A variety of fun activities will take place during the event. A DJ will help keep people moving, as well as three bands and a magician. A moving luminaria ceremony will honor and recognize those who had cancer, with lights in paper bags casting a soft glow across the track. The event will conclude with a closing ceremony before midnight. Below is a schedule of activities:

• 4p.m. Openingceremonies• 4:15p.m. Survivorlap• 4:30–6p.m. Survivordinnerandentertainment

in the Miller Activity Complex• 9:30p.m. Luminariaceremony

There are many ways to get involved in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Castle Rock:• Form a team and raise funds – Gather family, friends, and

neighbors together to form a team and raise funds to benefit the Society.OnJuly25,teamscampoutattheRelayForLifeandenjoy a lot of fun activities in support of a good cause. For more information and to sign-up, visit relayforlife.org/castlerockco.

• Cancer survivors are invited to the event for some specialactivities–The survivor’s lapwillbe followedbyadinner forsurvivors and their caregivers. For details and to register, visit relayforlife.org/castlerockco

• Purchasealuminariatohonororrememberalovedone–Theluminaria ceremony takes place at 9:30 p.m. and honors andremembers those who had cancer. Luminarias can be purchased before the event for $5 at relayforlife.org/castlerockco, or on the day of the event. Stop by the Relay For Life to see this moving ceremony.

• Makeadonation–DonationsmakeadifferenceandarecriticaltofundingtheSocietymission’s.Tocontributevisitrelayforlife.org/castlerockco.

• Event day support – Volunteers are needed to help set-up theevent.ContactStacyReavisat719-630-4965.Anyoneinterestedin signing up for the Relay For Life and participating on July 25 is invited to stop by the registration table at the event.

The money raised through Relay For Life benefits everyone, regardless of where it is raised. From contributing to a cancer research project, to funding a program for cancer patients, the American Cancer Society utilizes the money to support its mission of eliminating cancer as a major health issue.

DonationstotheAmericanCancerSocietyarehelpingfindcancer’scauses and cures through groundbreaking research. In Colorado, the Societycurrentlyfunds16cancerresearchgrantsatover$7.2million.Contributions also help the Society do the most to help people with cancer today. Nearly 552,000 Colorado residents touched by cancer get the help they need 24 hours a day by contacting the Society through cancer.org and 1-800-227-2345. Funds raised at Relay For Life help discover new ways to prevent cancer or find it early, at its most treatable stage and help people take steps to stay healthy. The American Cancer Society also sets guidelines that physicians use for early detection and prevention. Additionally, donations help fight cancer as much through public policy as in the laboratory. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the nonprofit, nonpartisan affiliate of the American Cancer Society, works to make cancer issues a top priority.

For more information and event details, please visit relayforlife.org/castlerockco or contact Stacy Reavis at the American Cancer Society at 719-630-4967. Informationon parking and shuttles for the Relay For Life can also be found on the event website.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life® in Castle Rock Celebrates, Remembers, and Fights Back Against CancerBy Lisa Bade, American Cancer Society


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Castle Rock Kids’ Dentistry is the ideal location for your child’s dental needs. Dr. Mike and his staff will make the ordinary dental visit extraordinary.

We accept most major insurances and offer convenient evening appointments to accommodate your busy schedule. Visit our website, call, or just stop by to

see what makes this office try exceptional.

Here in tHe Meadows

Michael Townsend, DDSBoard Certified Pediatric Dentist

2352 Meadows Boulevard, Suite 200 Castle Rock

www.castlerockkidsdentistry.com

303-814-1335

“I loved getting my teeth cleaned like sparkly diamonds.”

Ella, age 4

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Youth Classes

PJ’s and storytimePut pajamas on the kids and come down to The Grange for storytime! Each month will feature a different theme. Mr. Cliff from Storytime Parties will entertain the kids with his own unique style of reading, audience interactive storytelling, and songs.

July 17 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Summertime Fun

September 27 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Let’s Go Fishin

Cost: FREE (Pre-registration is required) Registration Maximum: 50 childrenAge Requirement: All ages welcome!Special Note: There will not be a PJ’s and Storytime in August

supplies, subject, and the snack all set, along with professional instruction. Artist Donna Martin of Creative Canvas Art Classes will pro-vide step-by-step instruction during the class so that each parent and child pair can follow along and make the same painting/collage all together. Paintings will be done on a 16x20 inch canvas and light refreshments will be served. Come create a memory and leave with your painting as a souvenir.

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Cost: $45 Resident/$50 Non-Resident (Per Pair) $23 to add additional childRegistration Maximum: 30 total participantsAge Requirement: 7+ Accompanied by Adult 18+Special Notes: All parents/guardians will need to be sitting with their children and assisting/monitoring them during the class. The fee is for one pair of one parent, guardian or grand-parent and one child. An additional child may register to join the pair for an additional $23.

Parent & Child PaintingDate: July 11Registration Deadline: July 9

Parent and Child Painting & CollageDate: September 26Registration Deadline: September 24

Wacky Wednesdays! Wacky Wednesdays are back by popular demand! You can register for one date or all, but you need to pre-register as space will be limited each week! Parents, this is a great opportunity to drop your kids off for a few hours to get some errands done. Each week will consist of fun educational presentations, arts and crafts, games, and much more! Each session costs $10 per child. Please check out the descriptions for each session below.

Date: Every Wednesday, July 1- July 29Time: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.Cost: $10 per session, per child (Resident), $15 per child (Non-Resident)Registration Deadline: Sign up no later than Monday of each week. Please remember spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. Sign up early because space is limited!Registration Maximum: 50 children per sessionAge Requirement: 5-11

July 1 Games DayEverything on this day will have a Patriotic theme as we all get ready to celebrate the 4th of July. The kids will have a blast competing in exciting “Minute to Win It” games. There will also be loads of arts and crafts to complete. We can’t think of a better way to start celebrating the 4th of July than by having tons of fun!

July 8Colorado Disc DogsThe amazing dogs and trainers from Colorado Disc Dogs will be at The Grange to put on a spectacular performance! The kids will get to watch this amazing presentation showcasing the dog’s acrobatic skills as they fly through the air catching Frisbees with ease. Your child will also get a chance to do a meet and greet with these amazing animals. Once the presentation concludes the fun continues as Mr. Cliff teaches the children how to make a dog balloon animal.

Parent & child Painting classSpend a couple hours with your child and get creative together at The Grange. Creating art has long been known to help you relax, de-stress and have fun. We’ve made it easy and convenient for you by having all of the

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To register for any class or program, call The Grange at 303-814-2358 or Go to Meadowslink.com under the Events and Programs tab, then click Register for Classes and Activities. The Cancellation Policy is also located on Meadowslink.com.


July 15The Bug Stops HereJoin us as we study the basic anatomy of an insect and the amazing adaptations that help these small creatures survive in the wild. Become a bee and help your colony find a nectar source, communicate like a firefly, and see how important insects are to our community and the world!

July 22Colorado Wildlife AdventuresThe kids will learn how animals and plants are uniquely adapted to life in Colorado’s ecosystems. They’ll get to investigate predator-prey relationships using clues revealed by skulls and pelts and learn about wildlife all the way from Colorado’s low-lying wetlands to the snowy alpine.

July 29 Falcon FrenzyHave fun learning about the “fighter jets” of the bird world. Falcons have specialized features that help them to catch other birds and to fly very quickly. Live falcons will be on hand and the children will learn about

them by discovering their personal stories, habitats, anatomy, diets, and importance in the ecosystem.

Date: August 26Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $25 Resident/ $30 Non-ResidentRegistration Deadline: August 24Registration Maximum: 10Age Requirements: 12+

mixed media collage WorkshoP Creating a work in collage involves gluing or pasting materials to a surface to create a unique piece of art. It’s a fun, interesting and intuitive process. In this class, the student is free to incorporate a range of different media in the same work. Instructor Donna Martin will provide a large variety of materials such as paints, papers, gel mediums, and much more. Students are encouraged to bring their own contributions as well such as ticket stubs, stamps, or anything they want to incorporate into their work of art. The photo shown is an example of what can be created. The class is intended for you to use your imagination to create your own unique piece of art!

Date: August 15Time: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Cost: $40 Resident/$45 Non-ResidentRegistration Deadline: August 13Registration Maximum: 12Age Requirements: 18+

Adult Classescake decorating classesJoin us at The Grange for this exciting class where participants will learn all about cake decorating! The courses will be taught by Lu Ann Brown who is a certified cake decorating instructor. She has taught over 500 students and has 35 years of experience. All of the cakes, frosting, tools, and supplies you need will be provided at each class. Participants will also get to keep their creations and enjoy them at home.

July ClassLearn how to do the basket weave technique, a variety of flowers, and different grasses/leaves with buttercream. Date: July 15Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $25 Resident/ $30 Non-ResidentRegistration Deadline: July 13Registration Maximum: 10Age Requirements: 12+

August ClassThis class revolves around working with fon-dant and gum paste. You will learn how to create a rose, a briar rose, and a mum. We will also cover how to color, handle, and store gum paste.

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Adult Classes odette’s cuisine Chef Odette Sprenger is a professional chef who lives in The Meadows. She has over 45 years of experience cooking Belgian and French cui-sine. She has worked for celebrities in California and even owned and operated her own bistro for 19 years. Odette will demonstrate how to create a gourmet meal, give you the recipe and you will get to enjoy eating the meal at the end. Small class sizes keep this class truly instructional!

Pinot and PalettesChannel your inner artist, glass of wine in hand, as Artist Donna Martin teaches you how to create a painting on a canvas at The Grange. You’ll enjoy a fun evening of painting and chat-ting while you all work towards making the same painting with your friends and neighbors by your side. All supplies will be provided and each participant will leave with a 16x20 piece of art to remember this fun experience. The wine is included in your registration fee. It is not an additional cost. If weather permits we will be painting outside on the pavilion.

Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Cost: $30 Resident/$35 Non-Resident (per class)Registration Maximum: 30Age Requirements: 21+Special Notes: Please bring your driver’s license to verify your age.

Painting: Colorado RocksDate: August 18Registration Deadline: August 15

Painting: Leaves of GoldDate: September 10Registration Deadline: September 8

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Community EventsVolunteers Needed for Upcoming Community EventsYour favorite community events are right around the corner! Volunteers will be needed for the Music in the Meadows Concert Series, 4th of July Celebration, Bow-Wow-A-Palooza, and the Doggie Dive.

Our events are not possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. If you are looking to get involved in the community please get in contact with us to see how you could help. These events are also a great way for high school students to earn the community service hours they need for gradua-tion! Full details on the volunteer opportunities are available on www.MeadowsLink.com. If you are interested, please call Kent Krause at 303-814-3953 or email [email protected].

Blood Drive at The Grange Can you come and donate blood? The Children’s Hospital Colorado is bringing their mobile blood drive to The Grange and we need to know, can we count you in? 32 slots will need to be filled for this donation between the hours of 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Every year at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 8,000 units of blood products are transfused into sick and injured infants, children and teens. Without this blood, many of the lifesaving proce-dures performed at Children’s Hospital Colorado would not be possible. Blood donation does not cost money and requires little time. It does, however, make a big difference. Please visit MeadowsLink.com to learn more and get registered as all of the registrations are done online.

Date: July 24Time: 9 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.Location: The Grange Parking LotSpecial Note: Please go to www.meadowslink.com to read requirements/restric-tions and to get registered. Please bring you driver’s license to your appointment.

September Menu: September’s menu will feature chicken basquaise. This dish consists of chicken that is cooked with rice, onions, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and wine. It will be accom-panied with a zucchini tian baked casserole. Dessert will consist of a pear and blueberry tarte with a walnut streusel.

Date: September 14Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Cost: $28 Resident/$33 Non-ResidentRegistration Deadline: September 11Age Requirements: 13+

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Join us at Bison Park on Saturday, July 4th to celebrate the nation’s birthday! All residents are encouraged to participate in this year’s parade by decorating their bicycles, wagons, or strollers in preparation for the annual parade. We want all of you joining Uncle Sam as we parade the park. This fun, family friendly event continues with live music, concessions, fun activities, and games for all the family to enjoy. Visit MeadowsLink.com for additional details. The parade will begin at 11:15.

Date: July 4Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Parade starts at 11:15 a.m.)Cost: FREE (Meadows Residents Only)Age Requirement: All Ages WelcomeLocation: Bison Park

Sponsored by:

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JULY 22Triple Nickel Band

(Country Music)

AUGUST 12 Michael Friedman Band

(Jazz Music)*New This Year-A 4th CONCERT!

• LiveMusicfrom6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.• FunGamesandGiveaways• FreeT-shirtwhenyoufilloutasurvey!• Don’tforgetDouglasCountyEducational

Foundation will be onsite collecting school supplies for the children in need in Douglas County

• SeveralFoodTrucksandFoodVendors• LocatedatButterfieldPark• ParkatCVHSandridetheKidsRKids

Bus to the concert • FREE!

Sponsored by:

school suPPly drive

Live from the Met District #1 Stage we present:

Thank you to Westside Towing for helping to make our Music in the Meadows possible by bringing our stage to

Butterfield Park each time!

Castle Rock Development Company

George Dabaghi

Music in The Meadows13th Annual Music in The Meadows Concert Series

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BOW-WOW-A-PALOOZA AND MOVIE NIGHTAugust 29 • 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Join us at Wiggly Field Dog Park in The Meadows

Sponsored by:

Doggie Dive at The Grange PoolsCome and let your pooch enjoy a swim

at the Grange Pools!

FREE!Must have a key fob to enter.

No humans allowed in the pools.

Saturday, September 1210:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Space is limited.

• Takeyourdogonarunthroughthenewobstaclecourseatthedogpark!

• EnjoygoodiesandgiveawaysfromlocalvendorssuchasAWellFedPet,Wagn’Wash,DivaDogWalkingService,ScoopandScrubandMore!

• WatchtheamazingacrobaticsbyColoradoDiscDogsfrom 6-6:30 p.m.

• Visitwww.Meadowslink.comtogetmoreinformationonthe event and to learn about our dog/human contests.

• Foodtrucks/concessionswillbeavailable.

• Don’tforgettostickaroundaftertheBow-Wow-A-PaloozaforourMovieNightat Paintbrush Park which will feature the PG rated movie Paddington. The moviewillbeginatsunset.Don’tforgettobringchairsandblankets.

*Paddington Bear runs 95 minutes and is rated PG for mild action and rude humor

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Bridge grouP at the grange Join in for a friendly game of Bridge twice a month. Players must have some Bridge playing experience, but all levels are welcome. If you would like to join the group or would like more information, please contact Mary Jane Ferrara at 720-851-0325.

2nd and 4th Mondays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

the meadoWs hiking cluB Written by: Rick NolanVolunteer Coordinator for the Meadows Hiking Club and Meadows Resident

We are halfway through our hiking season for 2015 but we still have a lot of exciting and beautiful hikes scheduled for this summer and fall. If you are interested in doing some hiking and enjoying the great outdoors as many of us do in Colorado, please join our group. The best way to find out about us is to join us on one of our hikes which we do every Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

The purpose of our club is to provide an opportunity for those interested in hiking to meet other hikers on a regular basis and experience a variety of different hikes. Our hiking experience will range from less strenu-ous evening hikes (Thursdays) to more aggressive and difficult hikes on Saturdays up some of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks. Each year our club has grown and improved the variety and quality of hikes that we do. We hope all of you that are interested in joining a local hiking group will come check us out.

PlaygrouP at the grange Grab your little ones for a playgroup every Thursday at The Grange. For kids ages 0-5, this group is fun, relaxed, and provides a great opportunity for you and your children to meet others in your neighborhood. An attentive parent or caretaker must accompany all children. If your little one is under the weather, please keep him or her at home until they are feeling better.

Ages 0-5 Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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cycling cluB 6202 Cycling was formed in December 2005 by a group of Castle Rock-based cyclists who wanted to share their love of bicycling and their com-munity.

6202 Cycling welcomes bicyclists of all styles – casual riders, racers, mountain and road cyclists, men, women and families. Club members par-ticipated in several organized local and regional rides including Elephant Rock, Triple Bypass, and the Courage Classic.

6202 Cycling is a member of the League of American Cyclists, a non-profit membership organization which promotes cycling for fun, fit-ness and transportation through advocacy and education.

More information can be found on the club web-site: www.6202cycling.org

You can contact me directly at [email protected] and I will be glad to send you a current schedule of our hikes and answer any ques-tions you might have regarding our hiking group.

Happy Hiking

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JULY/AUGUST 2015


JULY/AUGUST 2015hoMe & gaRden

Open to New Homeowners Tuesday, September 86:30 pm - 7:00 pm


The Meadows encompasses approximately 3950 acres and has over5,000 homes. It is a lot of ground to cover. As a result, there are multiple entities involved. Did you know that when it comes to the landscaped areas along the public roads the maintenance responsibilities may belong to the Town of Castle Rock, the Meadows Neighborhood Company, Meadows Community Association or the Meadows Metropolitan Districts? The same can be said for the trail systems found throughout the Meadows. Another great example is the entry monuments into the community at Wolfensberger/Coachline or highway 85 and Meadows Parkway. The monuments and the associated lighting are maintained by the Metropolitan District. When issues are reported for property that is not owned or maintained by the Meadows Neighborhood Company, staff will then report the issue to the responsible entity. We may also direct the homeowner to the appropriate contact, as it may be easier for a homeowner to report the information directly.

here is a little about each of the entities in case you are not familiar with them all-

There are two homeowners associations within The Meadows. There are a number of neighborhoods located in the northern portion of the Meadows, accessible from Butterfield Crossing Drive. These neighborhoods, along with Soaring eagle estates, make up the Meadows Community Association (MCA). The MCA is managed by a third party management company named MSI, LLC. The remainder of the Meadows neighborhoods fall within the Meadows Neighborhood Company (MNC), the Master Association. Within the MNC, there are a two sub-associations, specifically, Morgans Run and New haven.

TheMetropolitanDistrictshavebeeninexistencesince1985.Sevendistricts were established pursuant to Colorado law. These districts were charged with the task of funding municipal infrastructure and services necessary to serve The Meadows. Work includes installation of water, sewer, street and park and recreation facilities normally attendant to a large development. The funds for such projects were a result of general obligation bonds, and taxes levied against the properties that are within the boundaries of the metropolitan districts. The Districts maintain various landscaped areas, such as the center medians around Meadows Boulevard.

The Town of Castle Rock provides many services within The Meadows. They are responsible for streets, snow removal, and emergency services. The Town is also responsible for specific areas of trails and open space within The Meadows. Two examples are the NativeLegendOpenSpaceandtheRidgelineOpenSpace.

each of these entities takes pride in the services they provide. They all work together to try and provide seamless services to the residents of The Meadows. It is a lot of ground to cover and everyone is working to do their part.

A Lot of Ground to CoverNew Homeowner OrientationWelcome to The Meadows to all of our new Neighbors! You are invited to a New Homeowner Orientation at The Grange on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. Come learn more about your community in a quick and informal way. If you have any questions, please call The Grange at 303-814-2358.

Open to New Homeowners Tuesday, September 86:30 pm

Waste ManagementRecycle Often, Recycle RightWaste Management is working to lower contamination in recycling loads. We have recently introduced Recycle Often. Recycle RightSM – an educational campaign focusedonbringing consumers back tothe basics of recycling. By increasing the amount of paper, cans, and bottles that go into the recycling cart and decreasing contamination, wecanmakeahugedifference.That’swhereyoucomein.PleasevisitRecycleOftenRecycleRight.com. By doing so, you can help your community by improving recycling habits through better education on what can and cannot be recycled. You’ll have direct access tovideos, children’s activities andother free resources.Thewebsite isRecycleOftenRecycleRight.com.

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Metropolitan District #1 StageThe Meadows Neighborhood wants to extend a huge thank you to Metro District #1 for the donation of a Showmobile for our community. Metro District #1 was formedin1985andoneoftheirmanylandmark events (See page 18 for more information on The Metro District #1) is to enhance parks and recreation for The Meadows. They are responsible for creat-ing the infrastructure for Butterfield Park and then donating it to the Town of Castle Rock. The Metro District #1 Showmobile will be used for all of our community concerts and Landmark events to aid in continuing to provide our residents with quality events and entertainment. These events truly make this community unique!

Castle Rock WineFest July 18 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Castle Rock WineFest, an outdoor wine tasting event, will offer more than two dozen wineries and over 180 varieties of Colorado wine. Cost: $27.00 in advance;$37.00beginningonJuly16,2015.

• Enjoyunlimitedsamplesof27wineriesandover 200 varieties of Colorado wine

• EntertowinaFreeCruisefromCruiseOne!

• $17.00designateddrivertickets

• ValetParkingwillbeavailableonalimitedbasistoGeneralAdmissionticketholdersfor $10.00. Space is limited.

• Children17&underareadmittedFREEwith a Paying Adult. No pets, glass, outside food or beverages allowed. Please bring photo identification.

Tickets available at http://www.castlerockcul-ture.com/castle-rock-winefest/

2nd Annual Bourbon and BrewfestAugust 2212 p.m. -3 p.m. at The Grange

Join Bubbles Liquor World at The Grangetosampledozensofbourbonsand beers from all over Colorado. Plus live music from Jed henry and The Bailouts!

Proceeds from the event benefit the Dumb Friends League!

Getyourticketsbycalling303-468-8100

7th Annual JA Ranch Sunset BBQ and Open Space Celebration August 2912 p.m. -3 p.m.

Douglas Land Conservancy is hosting its 7th AnnualJARanchSunsetBBQandOpenSpaceCelebrationonAugust29,2015.Itisauniqueopportunitytodineonthecliff ’sedge at the majestic, private cattle ranch just south of Castle Rock. The evening will have a catered BBQ dinner, live music, and offer you the chance to see a stunning example of land that DLC protects, and learn more about our organization. Tickets are $100 per person andavailablenowonDLC’swebsite;www.DouglasLandConservancy.org.

Pictured Left to right: Eric Osterloh, Board Member of Metro District #1, Don Jensen, Secretary of the MNC BOG, Jay Richards, Metro District #1 President, Steve Thayer, Board Member of Metro District #1, Richard Morton, Board Member of Met District #1, Joe Knopinski, VP of MNC BOG

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