Here’s an interactive chart that shows how Denver’s real estate market has fared compared to other major cities across the US.

Denver area appears to be poised to start 2010 right.

With the snow still falling, Spring is in the air at Bits and Pieces.  Come view the new spring line at the first Ladies Night Out Fashion Show for 2010.  You must RSVP by Monday, February 8th.  The event is free and will include dinner and drinks.  A $15 charitable donation is requested.

Bits and Pieces
1250 Bergen Pkwy
Evergreen, CO

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Starts at 5:30 for dinner, drinks and a sneak preview
6:30 fashion show
7:15 TIME TO SHOP!
5% of sales will be donated to a local charity

On February 9, Sandra McDonald will discuss pesticides and how to use them safely.  She will also be discussing organic and non-organic  products and their differences.  Sandra was formerly wtih CSU Pesticide Education. 

Tuesday, February 9. 2010
9:15am-12pm
Evergreen Fire and Rescue Traning Center
802 Bergen Pkwy.
Evergreen

Winter is here and skating at the Lake House is here!   Skating will be closed Monday Dec. 14 – Dec 17, opening again on Friday, December 18, 2009 weather permitting.  Rentals are available.  Always call ahead to check conditions of the ice. 720-880-1391.

Christ the King’s building project is underway.  The sincere hope is to increase community-oriented efforts in the mountain area.   Read the press realease from Christ the King Catholic Church.

Metro Denver’s real estate market is turning. Can Evergreen/Conifer be far behind?

A must read article!
Denver home resales up 23% in November from 2008

“Gifts for Gardeners” -CSU Extension Master Gardeners, Janet Shangraw & Donna  Duffy will bring a variety of practical, edible and unusual gifts.  The gardeners on your gift list will be delighted!

Tuesday December 8 – Wednesday December 9
9:15 AM – noon
Fire & Rescue Training Center
1802 Bergen Pkwy
Evergreen, CO
http:www.evergreengardenclub.org

The Evergreen Players invite you to the 2009 New Years’ Eve Bash! Come eat, dring & be merry! Shake, Rattle & Roll Vegas Style with blackjack, craps & roulette tables and outlandish prizes.  Enjoy delicious appetizers, a great meal, special drinks, and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $75 with a $10 discount if purchased before December 11.

The evening includes:

One ticket good for any bar drink
Appetizers
Dinner buffet
$10 worth of gambling chips
Dancing
Live burlesque show
Midnight champagne toast
Chinese auction

Arrive at 7pm
Appetizers from 7-7:30
8-9 dinner buffet
9-11 dancing & dessert
11-11:59 burlesque show
Midnight – champagne toast
12:05 selection of auction winners

Center/Stage
27608 Fireweed Dr
Evergreen, Colorado
www.EvergreenPlayers.org

The Yule Log is burned in the fireplace as part of the Christmas celebration.  Traditionally the log is not burned completely.  A small part is saved and kept in the house to start the following years’ log.  The log brings good luck and keeps the house safe for the year.  Different types of wood release their own kind of “magic”.

Ash brings protection, prosperity & health.

Aspen invokes understanding.

Birch signifies new beginnings.

Oak brings healing, strenght & wisdom.

Pine signifies prosperity and growth.

Make your own Yule Log -

1 large log 12″-15″
evergreen branches
pine cones
cinnamon sticks
fresh rosemary branches (optional)
2 candles

Cut holes in the log for the candles.  Arrange evergreen branches on the log. Add pine cones, fresh rosemary branches, holly or other Christmas decorations.  This make a beautiful Holiday Centerpiece.  Remove decorations from the log and burn on Christmas Eve.