If seeing a professional fireworks display is part of your New Years plans, here is a list of shows in and around the Denver metro area.
Central Denver
Set off from two undisclosed places on the 16th Street Mall, partygoers can see two sets of fireworks simultaneously from the ground. Shows will be at 9 pm and 12 pm midnight. Thanks to RTD-Denver Light Rail and bus service is free from 7pm 12/31/13 to 6 am 1/1/14 so everyone can have a safe and fun night.
Northern Colorado
About 40 miles north of Denver on I-25, the shops of Centerra will be hosting a Fire and Ice New Years Eve Party complete with ice sculptures, face painting, a photo booth, a fire dancer and giveaways. The fireworks will end the festivities at 8 pm. 5971 Sky Pond Dr, Loveland, CO 80538
This scene from the 2001 flick Serendipity always makes us want to lace up our skates and head to an outdoor rink. Luckily the Denver metro area has six seasonal outdoor rinks to choose from. Channel your inner John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale and hit the ice. Central Denver Southwest Rink at Skyline Park. Located in the heart of downtown at 16th and Arapahoe, skaters can enjoy entertainment, family fun days and even free skating lessons. Skates are available for rent for $2 or if you have skates SKATE FOR FREE. Through Feb. 16. More information at www.southwestrink.com. Southeast/ Aurora
The Pond at Southlands. After getting some last minute shopping done this weekend, head over The Pond and skate. They are even open on Christmas day. Admission is $8 and skates are available for rent $2.50. 6155 S. Main Street Aurora. For more information and for special events, go to the Events page on Southlands website.
The Cube at the Streets of Southglenn. Enjoy an afternoon skate under twinkling lights at the Shops at Southglenn until Feb 17. Starting Monday, the Cube is offer extended hours to curb some winter break boredom. The Streets of Southglenn, University Blvd and Arapahoe Road. Call (303) 539-7141 for more details. For more information, go to the Streets of Southglenn website.
Lakewood The Rink at Belmar. If you don't have your own skates, this is the place to go. Skate rental is included in admission. Adults $9.50, Children 2-12 $7.50, Military ID or skating without rental $5, Children under 2 or Seniors over 65 FREE. Hours vary by day. Check out their website for more information.
Boulder/Louisville
Winterskate at Twenty Ninth Street. Winterskate offers both group rates and punch cards for avid skaters. Children three and under skate free, Children 4-12 $4, Adults $5, College students (w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65+) $3. Skate rental is $3/each. The rink is open all major holidays including Christmas Day. Central Plaza, Twenty Ninth Street Mall. For more information, go to bceproductions.com
Winterskate in Historic Downtown Louisville. Skate on an old-fashioned 6,500 square foot outdoor rink. Same rates as Winterskate at Twenty Ninth Street. 824 Front Street. Louisville for more information go to bceproductions.com
Bibliography
Lace Up Your Skates. (2013, December ). Colorado
Parent, p. 28 .
Serendipity Movie Clip . (2001). Retrieved from You tube :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJvgjH9Tvpo
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the studio
the customers were buying; the orders were flying
Stuffed animals were being made each day
for special young children with whom they will play.
A horsey, the cow and the kitty cats too
were specially personalized and delivered to you.
Cursive letters were penned on the stockings with care
and ready for Santa to come and to share.
Momma, daughter and her baby donned their matching aprons to bake
Christmas cookies, candies and cakes.
The table was set with the trivets and coasters
pretty enough for a poster.
Thank you SEW much for a bang out year
We can't wait to ring in the new year with cheer.
We look forward to meeting new friends and sewing their dreams
through Facebook, Etsy and Networking Divas its seems.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from everyone at Feelgood Falls
At Feelgood Falls, we love all kinds of cranberry sauce including homemade, whole berry and jellied varieties. This recipe utilizes that little bit of leftover jellied cranberry sauce that never quite gets eaten after the big day. This is also vegan because the cranberry sauce acts as a binding agent so eggs are not required.
Ingredients
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce (about 1/2 can of cranberry sauce)
4 tbsp and 1/2 cup water, divided
1 medium apple, chopped into small pieces
1-1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Heat cranberry sauce and 4 tbsp of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stirring frequently until sauce is a pourable consistency (pictured below). We used the jellied version of cranberry sauce but we think the whole berry type would also be very good.
2. While melting the cranberry sauce, chop the apple into small thin pieces. We did this mostly because we didn't want some of our youngest taste testers to put their nose up to the bread simply because of large chunks of offensive fruit.
3. Mix cranberry sauce and oil to a stand mixer or a small bowl. In another bowl, add all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In small amounts, mix dry ingredients to the cranberry sauce mixture until completely mixed.
4. Add water and apples to batter and mix.
5. Pour batter into a greased 5" x 10" bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. We had to cover the bread for the last 10 minutes in order to prevent burning the top of the loaf. Allow to cool before removing from bread pan.
TGIF Feelgood Falls Fans! Here are five family friendly activities around the Denver metro area this weekend:
Saturday, November 23, 2013
11 am - 2 pm: Visit Feelgood Falls at the Customer Appreciation Event in out east in Bennett, Colorado. Beat the rush and get some Holiday shopping done from 45 local vendors before Thanksgiving! Did you know that Bennett is just 30 minutes east of Denver on I-70? We are running a weekend special of a FREE TRIVET with every $15 purchase. 440 3rd Street Bennett, Colorado 80102
Be one of the first to see the new exhibit Living West at the History Colorado Center downtown which opens today. In this exhibit learn about how the harsh Colorado environment has shaped our history. This weekend is jammed packed with live entertainment and activities. If you haven't been to this museum since it moved in 2010, make a date to spend the afternoon here learning about our heritage. Jefferson County library card holders can download a free pass for 4 using their library card using the county's Cultural Pass. History Colorado Center is located at 1200 Broadway in downtown Denver. Mon- Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 - 5 pm.
Enjoy free admission at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art this Saturday and every Saturday thanks to Xcel Energy. The museum is open 11 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Sunday. 1750 13th Street Boulder.
Looking for an opportunity to give back as a family this holiday season? The Children's Museum of
Denver is hosting a Metro Volunteers Family Volunteer Day from 10 am - 1 pm. Metro Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions about current metro area volunteer opportunities. The Family Volunteer Day is a free event however you will still need to pay admission to see any exhibits at the museum. 2121 Children's Museum Drive Denver.
Sunday, November 24, 2013 Once again, we couldn't be from the Mile High City if we didn't mention this event! Watch Peyton Manning and our NUMBER 1 Denver Broncos (9-1) take on the New England Patriots (7-3) at 6:30 pm on NBC.
Bibliography
Calendar .
(2013 ). Retrieved from Children's Museum of Denver:
http://mychildsmuseum.org/calendar/Default.aspx
Hours and Admission. (2013 ). Retrieved from Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art :
http://www.bmoca.org/
Living West Fest Day 1 . (23 , November 2013). Retrieved from History
Colorado Center :
http://www.historycolorado.org/events/living-west-fest-day-1-history-colorado-center
Schedule .
(2013 ). Retrieved from Denver Broncos :
http://www.denverbroncos.com/schedule-and-events/schedule.html
More Exclusive Savings for our Social Media Flock......
Come visit us at our booth at the Customer Appreciation Sale in Bennett,
Colorado this SATURDAY, November 23, 2013 and receive a FREE TRIVET
with every $15 dollar purchase while supplies last. Just in time for Thanksgiving!
Customer Appreciation Sale 440 3rd Street Bennett, Colorado 80102 11 am - 2 pm
For Denver Flock: Head east on 1-70 to S. 1st Street (CO Hwy 79). Turn
left (north) on S. 1st Street. Turn Right (east) on East Colfax Ave.
Turn left (north) on Adams Street. Turn left (west) on Palmer Ave. Turn
right (north) on 3rd Street. 440 3rd Street is on the east side of the
street.
