What a pleasure it has been to discover the diversity of events taking place in our mountain community this month. We are fortunate to have so many active nonprofits that host entertaining, educational and fun gatherings to bring us together while raising money to support vital local programs. Read on and get ready to engage!
Rotary Raises the Recycling Bar
The Evergreen Rotary encourages you to clean out your garage and bring nearly everything you wish to purge to the club’s annual Recycling Day, September 23 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Evergreen Country Day School at 1036 El Rancho Road.
You can recycle anything that has a plug—from electronics to appliances—and household hazardous waste including paint, pesticides, used motor oil and car batteries. They will take your documents for shredding, and you can rid yourself of large household items such as bathtubs, swing sets and patio furniture. You can also bring your old bicycle that will be refurbished and given to a child who otherwise would do without.
For a complete list of acceptable items and any related fees, go to evergreenrotary.org.
Mount Evans Presents First Oktoberfest, September 23
Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice is pulling out all the stops to present an Oktoberfest to raise funds for its ongoing services including Camp Comfort, a free grief camp for children ages 6-12 who have losta loved one. The community celebration will take place at Buchanan Fields on September 23 from noon – 5 pm.
Attendees can enjoy traditional German food including homemade brats, sausages, and wiener schnitzel, along with Hungarian beef goulash and strudel. German beer will be featured alongside a variety of craft beer choices from area breweries. The event will be enlivened by the musical performances of Tunisia and The Wrecklunds. For those choosing to engage in a few fun competitions, there will be stein hoisting, tire flipping, Dachshund racing, and a costume contest. Kids will have fun, too, enjoying arts, crafts, and games with prizes.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door for attendees 13 and older, with no charge for children 12 and under. Advance tickets, official festival t-shirt orders and additional event information is accessible at mtevans.org.
Meet Evergreen’s Newcomers and Neighbors at the Kickoff Koffee
There’s a great way to welcome newcomers to our town and to reconnect with Evergreen residents who’ve long called the mountains home. It’s the Evergreen Newcomers and Neighbors Kickoff Koffee taking place on September 23 from noon – 2 pm at the Buchanan Recreation Center. The free event is perfect for networking and for learning more about the ENN and the wide variety of activities it hosts from poker nights to book groups, bridge, motorcycling, hiking, quilting and photography. To discover how this dynamic group connects our community, go to newcomersandneighbors.com.
Hops Drops Returns to Buchanan Fields with Live Music and Brews
Nationally and locally celebrated musical acts and a beer festival that showcases a variety of Colorado’s premier breweries will be on tap for the Hops Drops Festival from noon – 9 pm on September 30 at Buchanan Fields. The event will feature specialty food vendors and children’s activities. Hops Drops (formerly Evergreen Music Festival) is a nonprofit which is designating event proceeds to benefit art programs for children in the Evergreen community.
There are several ticket options from general admission, to general admission plus a beer tasting and souvenir glass, to a VIP ticket, which includes entry, the beer tasting and access to The Bergen Peak Club, a topflight experience offering complimentary food and beverages (including beer and wine), proximity to the stage, access to a private bar and restroom facilities, and a photo booth. Parking passes are also for sale, with some premium spots available near the Buchanan Recreation Center.
For updated information on bands and breweries, and to purchase tickets, go to hopsdropsevergreen.com.
Evergreen Fire/Rescue to Host Family-Friendly Event
Mark your calendars for this year’s Health & Safety Day sponsored by Evergreen Fire/Rescue on October 7 from 8 am to 2 pm at the fire station, 1802 Bergen Parkway. The free event will include a pancake breakfast, firefighter demonstrations, hands-only CPR instruction, a bicycle skills rodeo, touch-a-truck, and booths featuring community partners whose focus is health and safety. For more information, go to evergreenfirerescue.com
Health & Safety Day is just one of the community services provided by Evergreen/Fire Rescue. Along with providing 24/7/365 fire protection and emergency medical care, the team offers risk reduction education and training to help our citizens live safe, smart and healthy lives.
Start Your Halloween Festivities Early With the Circle of Advocacy
Get your Halloween on early by joining in the All Hallows Eve Celebration on Saturday, October 7 from 5 – 8 pm at the Aspen Park Community Center on Sutton Road in Conifer. The spooky soiree will feature Tarot readings, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, kids’ games and goodie bags. Winners will be announced for the Most Creative, Most Magical, and Spookiest costumes along with kudos to the best costumed couple.
The festivities are presented by Circle of Advocacy, a nonprofit whose mission is to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault along their journey to becoming survivors. The suggested event donation of $25, along with other voluntary contributions, will support Circle of Advocacy clients’ personalized support services and transitional housing.
To learn more about Circle of Advocacy, go to circleofadvocacy.org.
