http://blog.coalcreek.com For the community... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:54:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thank you all so much for your constant support of our family. Ellie would like you to join us again for her 8th birthday party at the 2009 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, September 13th. With your help, Ellie has donated over $10,000.00 to ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/08/29/ellies-quest-for-the-cure-september-13th/ Given the obvious demand for slash disposal this year (it was a first that it had to close early due to being full) an additional slash weekend has been organized. Dates: July 25th and July 26th 2009 Times: 8:30 a.m. until 4:00p.m. [OR UNTIL FULL] Location: Fire Station #2 - Hwy 72 & ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/07/10/additional-slash-weekend-added-july-25th26th-2009/ Letter from the Coffee Shop proprietors: Dear Canyon Residents – We need some input from our neighbors as to what you want from us as a coffee shop. We had been told that staying open until 2pm and offering a lunch special would be much appreciated, so we obliged. ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/07/10/request-for-coffee-shop-feedback/ There is only one weekend of slash days this year. Given the large storm we had it is likely to be one which many of us will utilize. Here is some information about the event: Dates: June 6th and June 7th 2009. Times: 8:30 a.m. until 4:00p.m. Location: Fire Station #2 - Hwy ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/05/26/coal-creek-canyon-slash-days-june-6th7th-830am-4pm/ June 24th is Bike to Work Day. Coal Creek Canyon will host a breakfast station from 5:30 AM - 7:15 AM. Volunteers will be serving up a FREE BREAKFAST to neighbors choosing alternative transportation on June 24th at the CCCIA. http://www.drcog.org/btwd2009 http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/05/19/bike-to-work-day-june-24th/ The bears are awake, at least two bear encounters in Coal Creek Canyon have been recorded. One was scat, the other was a bear taking down bird feeders. See more: http://wildobs.com/map/Coal-Creek-Canyon-CO/American-Black-Bear [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Bear in Coal Creek Canyon"][/caption] Remember to lock your car doors and keep nice smells out of them/the ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/04/27/the-bears-are-awake/ The hummers are back (at least the scouts are) and seem to have survived the big storm: http://wildobs.com/map/Coal-Creek-Canyon-CO/Broadtailed-Hummingbird Give your feeders a good cleaning and get these entertaining birds to your home: http://www.hummingbirds.net/feeders.html#cleaning [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Male Scout Hummer"][/caption] http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/04/26/hummers-are-back/ Rescheduled for April 18th (due to snow). On Saturday April 4th, we'll be joining together to walk 5 miles from Camp Eden to Wee Creekers via the back roads to raise money for the Park and Rec. District! Come and walk with us! We'll have a shuttle service available from the ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/03/16/walk-for-the-park/ Fairy Lore says that Brownies are the keepers of the Feather of Hope, which is the means by which all hope on Earth is replenished and distributed. Brownies ride on birds and animals to travel and carry out their job of spreading hope. Our Coal Creek Canyon Brownies have been very ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/01/27/keepers-of-the-feather-of-hope/ Presented by Dawn Gillespie, MSW (Family Therapist) When we have enough interest we will schedule a class. Call 303.642.0814. Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop: Introductory through advanced skill: Make your own stepping stone, small tabletop, or something of your own imagination. Two--3 hour sessions to be held in the afternoon or evening. ... http://blog.coalcreek.com/2009/01/27/new-workshops-held-at-coal-creek-coffee/