Believe it or not, the holiday season is just around the corner. TeamCox Realtors has compiled our annual list of a few of the of the Denver metro area’s most popular holiday celebrations:

Denver

Grand Illumination Downtown Denver
November 25, 2011 – 6:00pm
Numerous multiple Downtown Denver locations will be lit up including the City and County of Denver, Larimer Square, Denver Pavilions, the 16th Street Mall and Union Station

LoDo District Inc.’s LoDo Aglow Window Design Contest
Local business owners, designers and art students will create holiday themed window art in LoDo
Winners will be announced the week of December 14

Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Ice Palace Grand Opening
November 11 through December 24
Grand Court at Cherry Creek Shopping Center

Parade of Lights
December 2-3, 2011
The Parade of Lights is a wonderful Denver tradition that dazzles everyone with beautiful floats and giant balloon characters.

Annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
9:00pm & Midnight
16th Street Mall

Castle Rock

Castle Rock Outlets’ Tree Lighting
November 12, 2011 – 6:00pm
Santa and Matthew Moon

Castle Rock’s Annual Starlighting Ceremony
November 19, 2011
1:00pm-7:00pm
Wilcox Square

Turkey Rock Trot
November 24, 2011
9:30am – 12:30pm

Englewood

Tree Lighting
December 4, 2011 – 5:00pm
Englewood Civic Center

Littleton

Littleton Candlelight Walk and Treelighting
Downtown Littleton
November 25, 2011 – 5:00pm
Littleton will celebrate the holiday season with many festive activities, including lighting up the trees on Mainstreet, caroling and a visit from Santa
himself!

Aspen Grove
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Rockies
December 11, 2011
11:00am-2:30pm

Parker

Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar
November 12, 2011 – 9:00am-4:00pm
Parker Fieldhouse

Town of Parker Tree Lighting
O’Brien Park in Downtown Parker
November 25, 2011 – 5:00pm

Christmas Carriage Parade
December 10, 2011 – 12:00-4:00pm (parade is at 2:00pm)

For more information regarding spending the holiday season in Denver, Colorado, or if you have events to add to this list, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your
Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Have a happy holiday season!

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Halloween is almost here and we know that our neighborhood children will be out to have fun.  Sometimes the fun can get in the way of the safety rules they have been taught.  If you are driving in Piney Creek, Woodgate, Highlands Ranch or any of the many Parker neighborhoods, please be especially diligent and watch for the little gremlins that will be running from house to house.  Let’s make it their night!  Here are more safety tips from our friends at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department.

Halloween Safety

Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it is also an important time to be extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that your children have a fun and safe Holiday. Some tips to make Halloween safe include:

Costume safety

Choose a costume made of flame retardant material. Costumes should be short enough so that they don’t cause your child to trip and fall. For good visibility, add some reflective tape to the costume or bag he/she is using to carry candy or make/choose a costume made of bright material that is visible in the dark. Masks should fit securely and allow your child to see well and not hinder visibility. If using face paint, make sure it is non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Knives, swords and other props should be made of a flexible material, so that they don’t pose a hazard if fallen upon.

Trick-or-Treating safety

Children should be well supervised by an adult when trick-or-treating. Older children should trick-or-treat in large groups, in well known neighborhoods. Carry a flashlight. Never enter anyone’s house. Walk, don’t run. Stick to well lit houses in familiar neighborhoods only. Follow traffic signals and rules of the road. Drive slowly. Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards or alleys. Stick to the sidewalks of well lit streets.

Candy safety

Instruct your children to bring all candy home before eating it so that you can carefully inspect it for tampering. Children shouldn’t snack while they’re out trick-or-treating, before parents have a chance to inspect the goodies. To help prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go — don’t send them out on an empty stomach. Tell children not to accept — and especially not to eat, anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Throw out candy or treats that are homemade, unwrapped or if they appear to have been tampered with (pinholes in wrappers, torn wrappers, etc.). Parents of young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys. Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly, inspect it for holes, including small punctures, and cut it open before allowing children to eat it.

General safety tips

Homeowners should prepare their home for trick-or-treaters by removing obstacles from the front yard, restraining dogs and other animals, and lighting the house well. Provide treats that are individually wrapped candy or offer kids nonfood treats, such as stickers and erasers. Artificial lights and candles are a safer alternative to real candles with a flame that can pose a fire hazard. If going to an adult Halloween party, make sure that you don’t drink and drive. Use a designated driver if alcohol is being consumed.

To report a crime, call the

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at

(303)-795-4711 or 911 for emergencies.

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This is such an amazing time of year, so we don’t want you to miss anything! TeamCox Realtors has compiled a list of fall activities all around the Denver metro area. Enjoy!

Bennett
Mile High Farms
Fall Festival and Corn Maze
11 Cavanaugh Road, Bennett, CO,
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Broomfield
Rock Creek Farm
2005 S. 112th St. in Broomfield
Through Halloween: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Selected evenings

Castle Rock
OctoberFest
October 8, 2011 – all day
German band, food, vendors

Trick or Treat Street Festival Park
300 Second Street in Caste Rock
Monday, October 31: 2:00 p.m – 5:00p.m.

Castle of Terror Haunted House
Town’s Fire Training Tower – 333 Malibu Court in Castle Rock
October 21, 22, 28, 29: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Spooktacular Festival
Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd.
Saturday, October 29: 1:00-3:00p.m.
free

Centennial
Tagawa Gardens
Brew Ha Ha–Beer & Comedy Festival
October 15: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Denver
Boo at the Zoo
Denver Zoo
Saturday-Sunday, October 29-30: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Denver Children’s Museum Trick or Treat Street
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October 29, 30 and 31: 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Elitch Gardens
Fright Fest
throughout October

Littleton
6th Annual Trick or Treat Street
October 29th

Pumpkin Festival
Botanical Gardens at Chatfield
Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day

Corn Maze Botanical Gardens at Chatfield
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 30th.

Parker
Trick or Treat on Mainstreet
October 31: 4:00 p.m.-8:00p.m.

Flat Acres Farm
11321 Dransfeldt Road in Parker
Amazing Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Now through October 31st: Daily, 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.

Trick or Treat OFF the Street
Wildlife Experience
Saturday and Sunday – October 29 & 30: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you have an event to add to our list of autumn activities in and around Denver, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – at 303 400-6060.

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With Labor Day weekend upon us, we are painfully aware that many of our local Arapahoe County citizens do not have a job to celebrate having a day off from.  Maybe that will change if you are able to take advantage of Arapahoe County’s upcoming Workforce Development Month!  Below are the details.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! kicks off month of intensive workshops, hiring events

Greenwood Village, Colo. — The Arapahoe/Douglas Works! workforce center is celebrating Colorado’s Workforce Development Month in September by offering an increased variety of workshops, assessments and hiring events for job seekers and employers. The public can learn about the activities planned throughout the month by visiting www.adworks.org and clicking on “Upcoming Events.”

The events planned by Arapahoe/Douglas Works! during Workforce Development Month include:

• 10 hiring events, including Wells Fargo, Sprint, TransForce, FedEx Ground, Powell Law Office and McDonald’s.
• Dozens of general workshops for job seekers on topics ranging from résumés and cover letters to starting a business, networking, social media and steps to federal employment.
• Targeted workshops for youth, veterans, ex-offenders, disabled and 50+ job-seekers.
• Degrees to Work!, a two-week, customized workshop series for college graduates who earned a degree but have never found employment.
• Resource sessions for businesses on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, federal bonding and federal civil rights regulations.

In addition, job-seekers and businesses can tap into the broad array of no-cost services that are available year-round at the workforce center, such as career and personality assessments, referrals to community resources, and workforce education and training opportunities. The experienced staff also offers individual assistance with career exploration and planning, finding job listings, résumé critiques and more.

Pre-registration for all events is required. Event locations vary and will include Centennial, Aurora and Castle Rock. There is no cost for any event or service.

For more information or to register for an event, please call 303-636-1160 or visit www.adworks.org.

TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – wishes everyone a healthy, happy and safe Labor Day weekend and a job to all those who are seeking employment.

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If you are a South Metro Denver resident who is interested in the arts and culture scene, you are in luck! Douglas County has not one, but two arts centers opening this year!

First up is the 43,000 square foot Lone Tree Arts Center, which will open its doors to the public on August 11th with a 1:30pm ribbon cutting ceremony. The $23 million performing arts venue will feature a grand entry hall, gallery space, a 500-seat main stage theater, and an adaptable event hall that opens to a 300-350 seat outdoor terrace.  The Center is located in the Lincoln Commons area of RidgeGate, just south of Lincoln Avenue, and one-half mile west of I-25.

The Parker Arts, Culture and Events (PACE Center) is opening on October 28th. PACE will be home to a 500-seat theater, a 250-seat amphitheater, an event room with a catering and teaching kitchen, art gallery, dance studio, media lab and several classrooms. PACE recently announced its first season of performances, which will include “A Christmas Story” and “Annie.”

TeamCox Realtors is very excited to attend events at both facilities. For more information on Lone Tree real estate or Parker real estate, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.

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2011 Metro-Denver 4th of July Events!
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR NEGIHBORHOOD’S 4TH OF JULY EVENTS!

AURORA

4th of July Spectacular
Date: July 4th at 5:00pm-7:00pm
Activities: Largest Fireworks Display in the Metro-Area. Activities start at
Location: Aurora Municipal Center Lawn on the west side of the building

Piney Creek’s 11th Annual Fourth of July Parade and Picnic
Parade, misc. activities

CASTLE ROCK

Rockin’ the Fourth: Red, White & Boom!
Date: July 4th – 9:45pm
Location: Metzler Ranch

Freedom Festival
Date: July 1-3rd
Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds
Activities: Misc. activities Fireworks
Location: state barbecue championship, live music from more than 30 bands and a carnival filled with rides and games.

HIGHLANDS RANCH

4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4th
Activities: Misc. Activities
Location: Civic Green Park

Highlands Ranch Fireworks Display
Will begin around 9:30 p.m. directly across from Town Center, at the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway & Blake Dr.

DENVER
 
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Date: July 2-4
Location: Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from 2nd to 3rd Avenues, on the six streets between Clayton and Steele Streets.

Civic Center SOUNDS: Independence Eve Celebration
Date: July 3rd at 8:30pm
Activities: a free community concert featuring patriotic favorites performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by an innovative light show and fireworks display.
Location: Civic Center Park in Denver

LITTLETON

16th Annual Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show
Activities: Misc. activities
Date: July 4th: All day
Location: Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere.

LONE TREE

Lone Tree’s 14th annual Independence Day Celebration (residents only)
Activities: 5K Run, Children’s Bike Parade
Date: July 4th: (3:00pm), Misc. activities, Fireworks (9:15pm)
Location: Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree
 
PARKER

Let Freedom Sing 2011
Activities: Misc. activities to celebrate Independence Day and Parker’s 30th Birthday!
Date: Monday, July 4 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 9200 Motsenbocker Road
Event Admission is Free

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Did you know that Centennial is celebrating its 10-year birthday next week? Yes, our great city was founded in 2001 so it is now a decade old!

Help Centennial celebrate with a reception prior to the City Council meeting next week!  Here are the details:

Monday, February 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Centennial Civic Center
13133 E. Arapahoe Rd.

TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – wishes Centennial a Happy Birthday!

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Several years ago, TeamCox Realtors - Denver real estate specialists - made the commitment to train with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s department in the federally-funded CERT  program. We highly recommend this program to any citizens of Arapahoe County who want to learn vital ifesaving skills, or who wish to freshen up their existing skills.  It is a commitment, consisting of 32 hours and several weekends. 

We are so grateful to Arapahoe County and to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s department for making this program available to its residents.  Here is information on the course, along with the upcoming schedule:
 
The CERT course is a 32 hour commitment. It is taught in the community by a trained team of first responders, who have completed a CERT Train-the-Trainer course conducted by their state Office of Emergency Management or FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI). CERT training includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations. CERT members respond after a disaster by:

• Locating and turning off utilities
• Extinguishing small fires
• Treating life threatening injuries until professional assistance can be obtained
• Conducting light search and rescue operations  
• Helping disaster survivors cope with emotional stress.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CERT is a 32 hour course given at no charge.. We welcome your participation. The class is limited to 30 participants. Register early to secure your enrollment.

Class Training Schedule
March 5 8:00AM-4:00PM
March 12 8:00AM-4:00PM
March 26 8:00AM-4:00PM
April 2 8:00AM-4:00PM

Classes will be held at:
2255 W. Berry Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120

Contact Cassandra Stelter at
720-874-4186 or cstelter@co.arapahoe.co.us to guarantee your reservation.

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What Am I Thankful For…

There are so many things to be grateful for all year. We simply do not take enough time to think about them. We should all make a practice to take a few minutes each day to give thanks for life’s blessings.

• In my case, I am first and foremost so happy to have good health. 
• I am thankful for the tranquility of family and for the comfort of a nice home. 
• I am thankful for my long marriage – a husband who is a refuge at the end of the day and for someone to confide in at all times. 
• Who would not be grateful for the Colorado azure skies and for a warm autumn.
• We are grateful for our clients who continue to send us their friends and family members who need help with real estate needs.

Whether you are traveling near or far, TeamCox Realtors wishes you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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Regards,

TeamCox Realtors

To give thanks to our valued clients, TeamCox Realtors is offering a free home warranty to clients who go under contract by December 31, 2010. Please contact us at 303-400-6060 for more details!

Offer Expires: December 31, 2010

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Believe it or not, the holiday season is just around the corner. TeamCox Relators has compiled a list of a few of the of the Denver metro area’s most popular holiday celebrations:

Aurora

Southlands
Town Square
Holiday Kickoff Ceremony and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 20, 2009 – 6:00pm

Denver

Grand Illumination Downtown Denver
November 26, 2010 – 6:00pm
Numerous multiple Downtown Denver locations will be lit up including the City and County of Denver, Larimer Square, Denver Pavilions, the 16th Street Mall and Union Station.

Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Ice Palace Grand Opening
November 12, 2010 – 4:30pm
First 200 families receive free Santa photo

Parade of Lights
December 3-4, 2010
The Parade of Lights is a wonderful Denver tradition that dazzles everyone with beautiful floats and giant balloon characters.

Annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
9:00pm & Midnight
16th Street Mall

Castle Rock

Castle Rock Outlets’  Tree Lighting
November 19, 2010 – 5:00pm
Light up a 70 foot tree!

Castle Rock’s 75th Annual Starlighting
November 20, 2010 – 2:00pm-6:00pm
Wilcox Square

Englewood

Tree Lighting
December 4, 2010 – 5:00pm
Englewood Civic Center

Littleton

Candlelight Walk and Treelighting
Downtown Littleton
November 26, 2010 – 5:15pm
Littleton will celebrate the holiday season with many festive activities, including lighting up the trees on Mainstreet, caroling and a visit from Santa himself!

Aspen Grove
Santa, Carolers, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides!
Saturday December 11 and 18 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
 
Parker

Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar
November 13, 2010 – 9:00am-4:00pm
Parker Fieldhouse

Town of Parker Tree Lighting
O’Brien Park in Downtown Parker
November 26, 2010 – 5:00pm
 
Christmas Carriage Parade
December 11, 2010 – 2:00pm (activities begin at noon)

For more information regarding spending the holiday season in Denver, Colorado, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Have a happy holiday season!

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