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Highlands Ranch

Jan. 16-30

Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions is planned from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays from Jan. 16 to Jan. 30 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Rancch. In preparation for hosting Sister Helen Prejean on Feb. 25, St. Andrew invites you to join us in a study of her book, “The Death of Innocents,” in which she addresses the debate on capital punishment. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

Jan. 18

Special Needs Trusts. Attorney Elizabeth Mitchell of the law firm Ambler & Keenan, LLC presents a free discussion about special needs trusts from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Highlands Ranch Library, in the Shea Room A. Program is open to adults of all ages and is offered by Highlands Ranch Senior Outreach Services. RSVP required. Contact Senior Services Coordinator Jodie McCann at 720-240-4922 or at jmccann@highlandsranch.org.

Jan. 18

Cash Flow Fundamentals. Discover How to Make Your Money Work for Your Business from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center offers events. To register, call 303-795-0142 or register online at http://www.smallbusinessdenver.com/events.cfm.

Jan. 18 through March 22

Beyond Divorce: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends is offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday from Jan. 18 to March 22. Fee is $150. The ending of a love relationship can be one of the most stressful and difficult experiences in a person’s life. Learn the skills necessary to adjust to your losses, receive encouragement to rebuild your life, and move through the grief and adjustment periods in a healthy way. Register online or contact Jenny Ricklefs at St. Andrew. St. Andrew United Methodist Church is at 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch CO 80126. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

Jan. 21

Social Justice movie series is at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. The film is “Fuel,” and all are welcome. The movie series is every third Friday at St. Andrew, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

Jan. 24

St. Andrew’s Employment Search Group presents a three-part workshop series for all who are unemployeed, under-employeed or unhappily-employed. “JUMP! – Get Unstuck,” featuring Mr. Bob Tipton, is planned from 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 24 to Feb. 7 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive. Free. Space is limited, so registration is necessary. Send an email with your name, email address and telephone number to employmentsearch@st-andrew-umc.com.

Jan. 29

Stars of Tomorrow. Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock presents the seventh annual Stars of Tomorrow program for 2011. Stars give young people an opportunity to showcase their talent. They also have the opportunity to win scholarships if they are judged Best In Show or best in three age categories. It does not end there; winners are invited to the Kiwanis District Stars of Tomorrow and from there who knows. Auditions are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at Rock Canyon High School’s auditorium. The deadline for applications is Jan. 19. A $10 application fee is required. Entrants can obtain an application at www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org. Final Stars of Tomorrow show competition will be at 7 p.m. March 12, 2011, at Rock Canyon High School, 5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80124.

Jan. 30

Concert. The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents Music Can Be Fun, its first free concert of 2011, at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. visit www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102.

Feb. 8

Buddhism. Buddhism is the sixth largest religion in the world with estimates of more than 350 million followers. Join Active Minds from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 for an examination of its origins, teachings, beliefs and practices. We will discuss the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and discuss the various types of Buddhism, including Zen Buddhism, Tibetian Buddhism, and others. Location: Tattered Cover, 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. Cost: Free.