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Olde Town Arvada revs upfor the holiday season

20 The Transcript November 13, 2014

STICKY CHOCOLATE GINGERBREADMakes an 8-inch cake21⁄3 cups dark molasses6 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids),

grated13⁄4 cups all-purpose �our2 teaspoons ground ginger5 ounces whole pieces preserved stem ginger, drained

and roughly chopped1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, sifted (to remove lumps)

2 medium eggs, beaten1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons milk, warmed

A pinch of salt

Extra-large crystallized ginger pieces, to scatter (optional)A deep 8-inch square cake pan or 8 x 6 x 3-inch oval cake

panPreheat the oven to 325 F. Grease and line the base and

sides of the cake pan with nonstick parchment paper.Put the molasses in a pan and heat gently until hot, but do

not allow it to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted.

Sift the �our, ground ginger and salt together in a bowl. Add the stem ginger and toss it around in the �our until every piece is coated.

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, then the molasses and chocolate mixture and �nally the �our mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk and gradually beat this into the batter.

Pour into the prepared cake pan, scatter with the crystal-lized ginger, if using, and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F and bake for another 30 minutes.

(If using the oval pan, cook for about 45 minutes at the

higher temperature, then about 1 hour at the lower

temperature, as it will be deeper.) A metal

skewer inserted into the center should

come out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in

the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack

and let cool completely. When cold,

store in an airtight container for

at least a couple of days

to mature and become

sticky. Don’t worry if

it sinks a bit in the

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The holiday season is rife with tradition. Fami-lies have their own unique traditions, whether

it’s gathering at Grandma’s to enjoy a holiday meal or singing carols together around

the neighborhood with friends who live nearby.

One tradition that seems to have made it into many

families’ holiday celebra-tions is indulging in

delicious baked goods. Desserts are a big part

of the holiday season, when many

people relax restrictions on their diets to enjoy some

of their favorite cookies and cakes. While such delica- cies are often

served at dinnertime, homemade baked goods also make great gifts come the holiday season. Whether

a friend or family member is a fully devoted foodie or simply a person who loves a decadent dessert, gifting homecooked baked goods is a great way to show

your loved ones just how much you appreciate them. This holiday season, give the gift of decadence by cooking up the following recipe for “Sticky Chocolate Gingerbread”

courtesy of Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

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As the holiday season ensues, Olde Town Arvada is embracing its small, hometown feel and expanding upon offerings for the holiday atmosphere.

“We want to make Olde Town a little more festive during the holi-days,” said Karen Miller, president of the Historic Olde Town Asso-ciation (HOTA). “For a shopping area we don’t do really that much in terms of promoting the holiday season, and we’re hoping this will be something we can build on in the future.”

In addition to the city’s annual Lagniappe celebration, this holiday season Olde Town Arvada merchants are sprucing up the area with more decorations and jolly festivities. Beginning with Small Business

Saturday, Nov. 29, Olde Town will host a variety of weekly holiday festivities to celebrate the holiday spirit.

“We always want to help the businesses of Olde Town stay top of mind with our residents as well as those people living in sur-rounding areas,” said Jean Gor-don, director of the Arvada Visitors Center. “It is a beautiful place to be during the holidays.”

This season, HOTA is hosting Lagniappe, Friday night carriage rides, and Saturday’s with Santa. During these events, visitors can listen to holiday carolers as they stroll the town; imbibe in fresh hot cocoa and savor warm nuts; shop locally, meet with Santa; and cel-ebrate the holidays in the down-town ambiance.

“Hopefully we will help hun-dreds of children have their mo-

ment with Santa this December, and families can do some holiday shopping or enjoy a relaxing meal while they are here,” Gordon said.

Embracing the spirit, area merchants will also be decorating store-fronts and windows with holiday lights and decorations, having holi-day specials and giving back to customers during the city’s annual Lagniappe celebration. This event will also feature the tree lighting, a chili cook off, carolers and more.

“We have kind of the kind of old time ambiance that people like to think about during the holiday season that you don’t get in the shop-ping mall or strip mall,” Miller said. “We have a great mix of busi-nesses, and quality shops … to me, here you get the basis of what Christmas is supposed to be about.”

Friday carriage ridesWhen: Dec. 5, 12, 19Where: Olde Town ArvadaTime: 5-8 p.m.Cost: $5

Saturdays with SantaWhen: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20Where: Olde Town ArvadaCost: Free

LagniappeWhen: Tuesday, Dec. 2Where: Olde Town ArvadaTime: 5-8 p.m., tree lighting at 6:10 p.m.Cost: FreeWhere to park: Due to the construction of the Gold Line, the Flour Mill and Grandview parking lots have been perma-nently closed. If spots around town or in the Webster lot are unavailable, HOTA recommends parking in the Vineyard Church or RTD parking lot and walking to the area.

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A section of the Adventure Golf and Raceway miniature golf course is lit up for the park’s new Adventure Golf Lights event that is running Nov. 28 to Jan. 3. Courtesy photo

For the fi rst time in 25 years, Adventure Golf and Race-way in Westminster is opening during the winter season. From Nov. 28 to Jan. 3, the park is featuring a new holiday event called Adventure Golf Lights.

The event offers people the opportunity to walk throughout Adventure Golf and Raceway admiring hun-dreds of thousands of lights on display.

“People will be able to see the beauty of all the lights that are covering the unique structures throughout the park,” said Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District com-munications director Joann Cortez. “Every tree is also be-ing utilized, with some lights reaching the tops of 80-foot trees.”

Adventure Golf Lights also offers treats and refresh-ments for purchase light hot chocolate and beer and wine for adults. On certain evenings, Santa will also make an appearance as well as variety of entertainers.

“We will have a handful of elementary school choirs performing along with adult bands and singers,” Cortez

said. “We’re expecting some exciting things to happen during this holiday event. We continue to sign up more and more entertainers.”

For those who want to test their miniature golf skills during the cold weather, the courses will be open for play.

Adventure Golf and Raceway is also partnering with the Butterfl y Pavilion in Westminster to offer $16 tickets, which allows admittance to both Adventure Golf Lights and the pavilion’s Living Lights.

Regular tickets to Adventure Golf Lights for ages 13 and up are $9 for Westminster and Hyland Hills residents and

$10 for nonresidents; for ages four to 12, tickets are $6 for residents and $7 for nonresidents; seniors citizen tickets are $7 for residents and $8 for nonresidents and children three and under are free. Tickets for groups of 10 or more are $7.

“We’ve wanted to do something like the Adventure Golf Lights for a long time because we have such a wonderful facility,” Cortez said. “And this year we decided to go for it, and now we’re excited to offer this new lighting extrava-ganza to the community this year and for years to come.”

For more information on Adventure Golf Lights, visit www.adventuregolfandraceway.com.

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It is that time of year again when the next six weeks is dedicated to getting out and fi nd-ing gifts for loved ones, but shoppers do not need to travel very far to fi nd that special item.

Taking a few hours to explore Washington Avenue, its side streets and beyond will prove to be a hassle-free shopping experience void of frantic crowds and irritating traffi c. Popular and specialty items are to be found – guar-anteed.

And in an art embracing community like Golden, artisan jewelry, candles, blankets, coasters, and handbags galore spot the many items to be found within the city’s treasured small businesses.

“I think that you can have a really charming experience wandering downtown that steps you out of the hustle a little bit,” said Nancy Taylor Mason, owner of Baby Doe’s at 1116 Washington Ave. “It’s a little softer pace and it’s a lot of fun.”

Walking along Washington Avenue, Taylor Mason discusses the unique opportunity for shopping local.

“We spend a lot of time looking for those special pieces and that’s true of businesses downtown,” Taylor Mason said. “There will be a great selection of things that you are not go-ing to generally see.”

Pendleton wool blankets are on display at Spirit in the Wind Gallery at 1211 Washington Ave. Although the gallery offers many Western and creative pieces from decorative lamps to vases, familiar items like Pendleton can be

purchased locally that saves residents time and money.

“I hand pick everything,” said Sandy Coo-per, owner of Lone Star Ranch at 700 12th St. The newbie shop features novelty items like Colorado slate coasters that are four for $22 but they also offer rare jewelry pieces that are handmade and dye-free. Turquoise, opal and spiny oyster are some of the materials the shop specializes in as well as antique items from the 1930s to present day including ster-ling silver beads. By hand-picking pieces her-self, Cooper said it eliminates the middle man,

allowing for lower prices. “It’s high quality but really good prices,” Cooper said.

Creekside Jewelers, Baby Doe’s, jeweler Gene Bauer and the Silver Horse offer arti-san jewelry from local to out-of-state artists. Most of the shops in downtown Golden display work from artists featured in the popular Fine Arts Festival and it’s a huge seller, according to Roger Tapia, co-owner of Creekside Jewel-ers.

“They’re awesome,” Tapia said of the hand-crafted jewelry pieces in his store from ven-

dors like Altitude, A Leigh Designs and Ildan-ach Studios. “It is just huge.”

More importantly, shop owners in Golden’s downtown have banded together to ensure that each store features separate artists.

“Different stores, they feature different art-ists so you’re going to see something unique in each one of these stores that you’re not go-ing to see anywhere else – even in Golden,” Taylor Mason said.

If jewelry is not on the holiday shopping list, there are other stores that offer merchandise for the more practical such as handmade can-dles and body soap at Nature’s Gift Candle-works at 1209 Washington Ave., and fi tness gear at Runner’s High further north of down-town at 103 N. Rubey Drive.

Golden’s Small Business Saturday kicks-off Nov. 29 and there are fun incentives to get out and shop local.

“You can fi nd just about anything you need without leaving the city,” said Jenifer Doane, marketing manager for the City of Golden. “Plus you could win big by shopping local if you fi nd a Golden Elf, snap a photo, post online with the hashtag “GoldenElfontheRun” and win a $500 Golden Shopping spree.”

All photos, along with the business name where the elf was found, should be submitted on Visit Golden’s Facebook page or Instagram accounts. Winners will be contacted on Tues-day, Dec. 2.

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A bit of planning can save you a ton of money when it comes to buying throughout the year.

This month, as part of their year-long pub-lic awareness campaign, “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” the fi nancial experts at mpow-ered and Bellco are sharing a few things you should know when it comes to big purchases. If you’re in the market for a car, home, or new appliance, avoid buyer’s remorse by reading these tips before you go shopping:

48-hour rule –This is also known as “sleeping on it.” Whenever you are considering a big purchase (“big” can be defi ned by dollar amount, time commitment, or consequences), it is never a good idea to buy something the moment you lay eyes on it. If you can wait 48 hours, you can avoid acting impulsively and take better stock of your resources.

Research and preparation – Is the deal you are considering the best deal avail-

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Cash or fi nance – How will you pay for the item? As with the previous tip, if fi nanc-ing is your option, it is best to make sure your credit is in good shape. And then there is the research to be done on fi nancing. You may get a better deal with a personal loan or credit union and bank fi nancing than going with the retailer or dealer’s fi nancing options. Regardless of the fi nance vehicle, it is good to be aware of how the payments will fi t in your budget and how much you will pay in interest and other fees.

Goal alignment – Also known as “needs vs. wants”, this concept sounds simple, but we can get so caught up in wanting something that we think we need it. Is this purchase your best solution or option to your current prob-lem? If it’s an appliance, could repairs solve the issue? If it’s transportation, is a car the only answer? Reviewing how the purchase helps you meet your goals can help you de-cide if it is a good idea.

Used or new – This is a good opportunity to take stock of your values. Is it worth your time to research used options and possible re-pairs, or would you rather put money in place of time and by something new?

Rent, lease or own – When consid-ering cars, houses, or even appliances, it is important to understand the true costs and differences between your options. Make sure to count time, maintenance, resources, insur-ance, utilities, fuel, etc. into the overall cost of the item.

Financing traps to avoid – Rent-to-own, “pay no interest for 6 months”, and other fi nancing tools can sound good but carry heavy costs. If you anticipate a big purchase in your future, the best things you can do are: create a relationship with a reliable fi nancial institution, review your credit, and make a re-alistic budget. Lucky for you, mpowered has fi nancial coaches that can help with all three!

Best time to purchase – Often, we just need a big purchase when we need it, whether it’s the best season or not. But if you can anticipate your need, you can time your purchase to get a better price. For example, I knew our air conditioner was on its last

legs, but I kept telling myself I could stretch it further. As a result, when the air conditioner fi nally quit, I had to buy a new unit at the hot-test time of year. Had I been more proactive, I could have saved money by buying a new unit during the winter.

Prioritize – Is this big purchase truly nec-essary, and where does it fi t with all of your other goals and ambitions? Can you put off a new dishwasher if it means you can take the holiday trip you’ve been wanting? Is a new car an absolute necessity or will a hefty car payment take away from other debt you have been wanting to pay down? When we’re in the store or looking at ads, it can be hard to re-member that we might have more important purchases or investments to consider.

Get help – Work with a personal fi nance coach, friend, or family member to sort through your options. Decide what is most important, create a plan, and then take the fi rst step.

Check in with the Joneses to read more about their home and auto buying experiences, and learn more about the fi nancial planning tools and re-sources available to you at www.keepingupCO.org.

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Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14

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Most books look brand new and prices generally range from $1 to $6 for children’s books and from $2.50 to $10 for adults.

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Come the holiday season, many people fi nd it’s not just family and friends on their shopping lists. Coworkers and acquaintances often land on such lists as well, and it’s not always easy deciding what to get those people who aren’t close friends or family members.

BossGifting the boss is a sensitive subject and should be dictated by com-

pany protocol. If you are the only employee to buy your boss a gift, it may seem like you are trying to curry favor. However, if everyone else is gifting and you fail to offer a gift, you may be caught off guard.

Some business etiquette experts say that it is customary for bosses to give gifts to employees but not the reverse. However, employees who are especially close with their bosses or who work closely with them each day may want to offer a small token of appreciation.

When selecting gifts for bosses, do not give anything too personal, such as clothing, perfume or jewelry. Food or gift cards are a safer bet. Experts say a gift in the range of $10 to $25 is adequate. Chipping in for a gift with other employees may be the best course of action so you don’t inspire resentment among coworkers.

Babysitter or nannyCaregivers play important roles in the lives of children. Once you have

found a sitter or nanny who you trust, you want to ensure you keep that person content. If you regularly use a nanny or sitter, money is always a great gift. For a full-time nanny, one week to one month’s pay is adequate. For a regular sitter, consider a gift equal to two nights’ pay.

Coach or club leaderChildren today are involved in many different activities, and chances are

parents’ schedules are fi lled with sports games and practices. A small gift of $10 to $20 can show your appreciation to a coach or club leader. This is another instance when it might be nice to pool your resources with fellow parents to purchase one large gift.

Mail carrierIf your mail is delivered by the same mail carrier week after week, you

may want to spread some holiday joy. Mail carriers have an extra work-load during the holidays, when they are tasked with delivering packages and greeting cards in addition to more routine mail. Civil servants may be forbidden from receiving cash. In such instances, a gift card makes a great gift.

Trash collectorHauling garbage is neither an easy nor glamorous job. Many garbage

collectors appreciate a tip for their hard work. Take notice of who collects the trash from your home. If it is the same people each week, take the time to personally deliver an envelope with a small tip of around $20.

HairstylistIf you are a regular for frequent treatments and color in a salon, show

the stylist you appreciate his or her work with a cash gift. If you want to give a wrapped present, avoid tools of the trade or anything that is too personal. Stylists are on their feet much of the day, so a gift for a massage appointment or pedicure may be just what they need.

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Every year, your gift list gets lon-ger.

Some of the newbies on your list are also new to the family. Some are friends to whom you’ve grown close. There’s that neighbor who’s so awesome, the new supervisor at work, an uncle who’s visiting this year, your child’s new teacher, and a Secret Santa program you’ve joined. And usually, you’re able to keep up with your list and know exactly what to give… but then there’s that one person who’s so hard to shop for.

Why not give a book? Books never run out of batteries, they don’t have to be turned off before bedtime, and they’re totally calorie-free. Take a look at these suggestions…

FICTION

If historical fi ction is of great in-terest to someone on your gift list, then look for “Desert God” by Wil-bur Smith. This novel, set in ancient Egypt, includes a hero who is very close to the Pharaoh … almost too close. Magic, love, war – what else could your giftee want?

The Neil Gaiman fan on your list is in luck this year: fi rst, “The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains,” illustrated by Eddie Campbell is a novel with aspects of graphic novels and the fl air that Gaiman fans relish. And your giftee will know that this years’ best gift came from you when you wrap it up with “The Art of Neil Gaiman” by Hayley Campbell, fore-word by Audrey Niffenegger, a book fi lled with notes, artwork, poetry, re-fl ections, and more from The Master.

Western lovers will love reading “The Ploughmen” by Kim Zupan,

a story of a green lawman and the older jailed killer he’s tasked with watching. Set in the Old West, this book is laced with a tautness that modern readers will love. Wrap it up with “Painted Horses” by Malcolm Brooks, a novel with a modern set-ting and a romantic spin.

For the suspense fan who loves a little ghost story, too, how about “Haunted” by Randy Wayne White? This suspense novel features White’s newest character, Hannah Smith, who is tasked with saving a supposedly-haunted house. But is the rumor of a ghost worse than the reality of a murderous fl esh-and-blood human? Wrap it up with “Re-mains of Innocence” by J.A. Jance, a suspenseful novel about a dying woman and her money, a dead man and a scandal, and the sheriff who must solve both terrible cases.

The thriller fan on your list will love “Mercy 6” by David Bajo, a nov-el about a mystery disease that’s killing people in a California hospital – or is it? Are the patients dying of illness or something else? Grab this one, and toss “Bones Never Lie” by Kathy Reichs, in the bag, too. It’s a novel of suspense featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Bren-nan.

If you’ve got someone on your gift list who’s itching to start all over, preferably as someone else, then “How to Build a Girl” by Caitlin Moran could be the just-right gift. This sassy novel is about a teenager who tries to reinvent herself but, of course, things like that don’t always work so well…

You may have a visitor to Mitford

on your gift list this year, and there’s no doubt that she misses her favor-ite town and her favorite pastor – so “Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good” by Jan Karon is a sure-fi re gift. In this book, Father Tim returns to Mitford with his wife and family after a fi ve-year absence, only to fi nd that some things change – and not just a little.

For the reader who loves faction (fact + fi ction), you’ll want to fi nd “The True and Splendid History of the Harristown Sisters” by Mi-chelle Lovric. Based on a real family of sisters who grew their hair long (LONG!!) and performed in public, this book imagines their relation-ships with one another, the jealousy, and the scandal.

For the parent on your list – par-ticularly for the parent of a picky toddler – wrap up “You Have to F*cking Eat” by Adam Mansbach, il-lustrated by Owen Brozman. It’s the follow-up to the sleep book from a few years ago, the one that made parents hysterical with laughter. Be aware – I can’t stress this enough – that this book has profanity, so it’s NOT for kids but it IS for folks with a great sense of humor.

GENERAL NON-FICTION

There is absolutely no trivia fan in the world who could be with-out “1,339 Quite Interesting Facts to Make Your Jaw Drop” by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson, and James Harkin. This totally fun book is fi lled with I-didn’t-know-that facts that practically beg to be read aloud. It’s the kind of book you want to take on the ride to Grandma’s this holiday, so you can share it on the road.

If there’s someone on your gift list who likes to poke the bear and stir up trouble, then “Villains, Scoun-drels, and Rogues” by Paul Martin may be the right thing to wrap. This book is fi lled with short chapters on all kinds of real-life troublemakers and shady citizens. How fun is that? Wrap it up with “Madam Belle: Sex, Money, and Infl uence in a Southern Brothel” by MaryJean Wall, for an even more rascally gift.

The person on your list who lives by the motto “I (Heart) NY” will ab-solutely swoon over “A History of New York in 101 Objects” by Sam Roberts. This book is a love story to The Big Apple, complete with pic-tures, stories, and tiny little things that make NYC so FUN. Wrap it up with “Confessions of a New York Taxi Driver” by Eugene Salomon, a name-dropping, jaw-dropping col-lection of memories of fares, no-fairs, stars, scandalous behavior, and tourists. Who could miss that?

Your card sharp will fi nd Lady Luck smiling when he (or she!) opens “Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, The Texas Gang-ster Who Created Vegas Poker” by Doug J. Swanson. This is a book to prove that what happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas – and that’s a good thing.

What makes a good love last? Someone on your gift list wonders that same thing, and in “Love Cy-cles” by Linda Carroll, she (or he!) will fi nd the answer. Wrap it up with two tickets to anywhere, and wish the happy couple well.

The gardener on your list is go-ing to go wild for “A Garden of

Marvels” by Ruth Kassinger. This is a book about the secret lives of plants: what they eat, how they mate, and how they grow. Wrap it up with a trowel and a few packages of seeds, for a nice promise-of-spring gift.

For the person on your list who seems to be Google’s biggest user, “Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It” by Ian Leslie could be just right to give. This book proves that curiosity isn’t at an all-time high, like you might think; in fact, it’s on the wane and that’s bad.

For the musician or lover of clas-sical music, “The Late Starters Or-chestra” by Ari L. Goldman will be a nice surprise this holiday. It’s the story of a group of amateur musi-cians of all ages who get together once a week to do something that makes their hearts soar – and it’ll put a song in the heart of your giftee.

The outdoorsman on your list doesn’t need another pair of hand warmers or wool socks – so wrap up “The Three-Minute Outdoorsman” by Robert M. Zink instead. This book is full of short, just-a-few-pages es-says on hunting, fi shing, and nature, and (believe it or not) science. He (or SHE!) is going to love this book.

For the True Crime afi cionado, “Death Dealer: How Cops and Ca-daver Dogs Brought a killer to Justice” by Kate Clark Flora might be the most thrilling gift she opens this year. It’s the story of a missing woman, murder, and the coopera-tion between law enforcement de-partments in two countries.

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grated13⁄4 cups all-purpose �our2 teaspoons ground ginger5 ounces whole pieces preserved stem ginger, drained

and roughly chopped1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, sifted (to remove lumps)

2 medium eggs, beaten1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons milk, warmed

A pinch of salt

Extra-large crystallized ginger pieces, to scatter (optional)A deep 8-inch square cake pan or 8 x 6 x 3-inch oval cake

panPreheat the oven to 325 F. Grease and line the base and

sides of the cake pan with nonstick parchment paper.Put the molasses in a pan and heat gently until hot, but do

not allow it to boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted.

Sift the �our, ground ginger and salt together in a bowl. Add the stem ginger and toss it around in the �our until every piece is coated.

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, then the molasses and chocolate mixture and �nally the �our mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk and gradually beat this into the batter.

Pour into the prepared cake pan, scatter with the crystal-lized ginger, if using, and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F and bake for another 30 minutes.

(If using the oval pan, cook for about 45 minutes at the

higher temperature, then about 1 hour at the lower

temperature, as it will be deeper.) A metal

skewer inserted into the center should

come out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in

the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack

and let cool completely. When cold,

store in an airtight container for

at least a couple of days

to mature and become

sticky. Don’t worry if

it sinks a bit in the

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The holiday season is rife with tradition. Fami-lies have their own unique traditions, whether

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families’ holiday celebra-tions is indulging in

delicious baked goods. Desserts are a big part

of the holiday season, when many

people relax restrictions on their diets to enjoy some

of their favorite cookies and cakes. While such delica- cies are often

served at dinnertime, homemade baked goods also make great gifts come the holiday season. Whether

a friend or family member is a fully devoted foodie or simply a person who loves a decadent dessert, gifting homecooked baked goods is a great way to show

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T H I N G S T O D O F O R T H E HolidaysA R V A D A

35th Annual Holiday Craft FairNov. 28 – 29 Arvada Center, 6901 Wad-sworth Blvd., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 720-898-7200

Wreath MakingNov. 29 and 30, Dec. 6, Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Times vary, 303-424-7979

Lagniappe/Olde Town Tree LightingTuesday, Dec. 2, Olde Town Square, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., 303-420-6100

Eco Holiday CraftsDec. 2, 9 and 16, Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., $5/class or $13 for all three, Must register, 720-898-7405

Santa Circus Breakfast at the Commu-nity Recreation CenterSaturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m., 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Children $2 and under free, regis-tration still required, 303-425-9583

Holiday Tea at the McIlvoy HouseSaturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 7307 Grandview Ave., $25 per person. Limited seating, 303-431-1261

Colorado Gives DayTuesday, Dec. 9, Initiative to increase phi-lanthropy by online giving. Check visitar-vada.org for local businesses supporting this day

28th Annual Fine Arts MarketDec. 11-21, Arvada Center, 6901 Wad-sworth Blvd., Free, open daily, 720-898-7200

Santa Visits the Apex CenterSaturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Apex Center, 13150 West 72nd Ave., 303-424-2739

Historical Society Open HouseSaturday, Dec. 13, McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 303-431-1261

ONGOING:Winter Framers’ MarketSaturdays in Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mile High Vineyard, 5445 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

Saturdays with Santa in the Olde Town Square!Santa will be in Historic Olde Town Ar-vada in the Square from noon – 3 p.m. on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20.

B R I G H T O N

Festival of Lights Parade andTree Lighting Ceremony11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 13 in historic downtown BrightonThe day features family activities and the annual Festival of Lights Parade, which includes more than 75 fully-lighted en-tries from residents, businesses and oth-er organizations highlighting the theme of “A Hometown Holiday Tradition.”

F E D E R A L H E I G H T S

Holiday Lighting6-7:30 p.m., Dec. 4 at city hall, 2380 W. 90th Ave. in Federal Heights.Join city council and staff to open the holiday season with the lighting of holi-day decorations outside of city hall! Mu-sic and snacks will precede the lighting ceremony.

G O L D E N

Be a Tool 5K Run and Elf ParadeOn Saturday, Nov. 29, the Be a Tool 5k Run and Elf Parade will start at 8 a.m. To register, go to beatool.org. The event in-cludes a free pancake breakfast, a goodie bag with coupons to Golden shops and a T-shirt.

Jefferson Symphony Holiday ConcertThe harmonious Jefferson Symphony Orchestra performs its annual Holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4. For more information, call 303-278-4237 or go online at jeffersonsymphonyorches-tra.org.

Candlelight walkGolden’s anticipated Candlelight Walk starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, at the top of the hill on Washington Ave. Festive singing, dancing and warm beverages are part of the event. Dress warm.

Olde Golden Christmas ParadeThe fi rst of three parades throughout December, starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. Following parade dates include Saturday, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20, at 11 a.m.

Breakfast with SantaThe annual holiday favorite, Breakfast with Santa starts at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Table Mountain Inn. Kids will eat breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and re-ceive a token gift from the goodie bag. Tickets can be purchased online at gol-denchamber.org or by calling 303-279-0200.

Aido Giving TreeAdio Chiropractic will display a Christmas Giving Tree on Monday, Dec. 1, to Dec. 17. Staff encourages community members to stop by and pick up an ornament from the tree with a child’s name, age and toys of interest. All presents will need to be in the offi ce by close on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Adio is located at 17120 W Colfax Ave, Suite 118, Golden, CO 80401.

N O R T H G L E N N

Noel Northglenn5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 5, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.The lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by an indoor fair with ac-tivities for children, refreshments and free pictures with Santa after he arrives. Before the event, the Northglenn Senior Organization will sponsor its annual bake sale starting at 1 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. the Denver Municipal Band and Northland Chorale will play holiday favorites.

T H O R N T O N

WinterFest6:30- 9 p.m. Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 and 5-9 p.m. Dec 14 at Carpenter Park Field, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Thornton.From the turning on of the holiday lights and the miniature Santa’s Village to the ice skating rink; from the tree decorating contest to the Holiday Marketplace and a grand fi nale fi reworks show, there will be lots for everyone to see and do. This year’s festival also includes the Winter-Fest 5K at 9 a.m. on Dec. 13 at the Car-penter Recreation Center.

W E S T M I N S T E R

Holiday Lighting Ceremony5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave.Join city council and staff as city hall is

illuminated with thousands of lights. En-joy musical performances, refreshments, hay rides, a bon fi re and visits with San-ta. For weather concerns the day of the event visit www.cityofwestinster.us or call 303-412-8761, ext. 428.

Home Town Christmas6:30 p.m., Dec. 4 in historical Westmin-ster, 3948 W. 73rd Ave.Sponsored by the Westminster Historical Society, the evening begins with holiday music from the Shaw Heights Middle School choir followed by the tree lighting done by Vi June and family. Santa will ar-rive by fi re truck and baked goods, crafts and hot chocolate will be available for purchase inside the Westminster Grange as well as brats for sale.

Adventure Golf Lights5:30-9 p.m., Nov. 28 to Jan. 3 at Adven-ture Golf and Raceway, 9650 Sheridan Blvd. in Westminster.The evening includes colorful lights throughout the park, refreshments and adult beverages for purchase. Entertain-ment will be offered on certain evenings as well as visits from Santa. Miniature golf will also be available.

Living Lights6-9 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sundays, Dec. 5- Jan. 11 at the Butterfl y Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave. in Westminster.Living Lights is a fantastical journey through the indoor twinkling tropical rain forest and features interactive exhibits with live animals, as well as an outdoor adventure through the glowing gardens featuring larger-than-life sculptures made from 95 percent recycled steel and LED lighting.

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