Nov. 28th

See if you have what it takes to be a Marine Biologist. Spend your day behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep ocean to the shallow sea and everywhere in between.

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Nov. 30th - Dec. 4th

Ninja Nation understands how challenging distance learning can be, and how critical physical activity is for kids. Ninja PE- Half Day Drop Off is a great solution for the family! The program follows an accelerated class curriculum to build up Ninja Stardom. The program features professional instruction on obstacles, structured Ninja Nation development class, and a snack included in the registration fee! During the three hour timeframe from 12pm to 3pm, you will be able to drop off your ninja ages 5+ for some much needed physical activity.

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Nov. 30th

Girls Leadership is a national nonprofit that teaches girls to exercise the power of their voice. Our 1-hour, free online talk addresses the new challenges our girls are facing. Raising Resilient Girls at Home means raising girls experiencing increased anxiety and stress and spending more time online navigating relationships; it also means modeling for our kids 24/7 without an end date in sight.

Girls Leadership's Co-founder and Co chief Executive, Simon Marean, offers a reflection on how you can use this parenting moment as an opportunity to lay the foundation for wellness, voice, and influence.

This is a free community event. If you are able to support our mission we ask for a suggested donation of $10. Your support helps us teach girls and their adult influencers the social-emotional skills to come through this time more connected, resilient, and more powerful than ever before.

Please email Info@Girlsleadership.org with any questions and register for the event by visiting https://girlsleadership.org/parent-education/

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Dec. 1st - 15th

Sing your Holiday Greetings! Tuesdays, 7pm ET | 4pm PT $75 covers three 60-minute live online sessions

This holiday season, give the gift of your voice! This Christmas Song Workshop for Singers will help vocalists confidently sing these beloved Christmas songs in private performances for loved ones. The songs to be studied will include the following:
"I'll Be Home for Christmas"
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
"The Christmas Song"
"Merry Christmas, Darling"

This workshop will include an overview of the history of the songs, interpretive study of the texts and music, the application of vocal techniques that result in healthy and expressive singing, and opportunities to practice for a polished presentation. This will be a welcoming and supportive learning environment where participants can feel at ease singing for each other!
Access to practice accompaniments will be made available. Sheet music would need to be purchased separately (info provided upon enrollment).

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Dec. 1st - 31st

Register by 12/31 and receive a free custom player poster with a retail value of $39.95 when you sign-up for a Challenger soccer camp! Along with your free poster, you will receive a jersey, camp t-shirt, and soccer ball! https://www.challengersports.com/summer-camps/ .@ChallengerCamps #ChallengerSports #EarlyBirdOffer

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Dec. 4th

Spend a special night at the aquarium. Do activities, crafts, see the exhibits and snooze with the rays and sharks. Program includes a evening snack, t-shirt and hot breakfast. For kids ages 5 - 11 and adult chaperones.
Pre-registration is required.

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Dec. 5th

Ever wonder how to make bubbles or watch styrofoam disappear? You can learn the answer to these questions from Science Matters, plus make Elephant's toothpaste, check out the forces of a wind tunnel and shoot off an Air Zooka. Bring your camera and questions and get ready for a lot of FUN!

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Dec. 5th - Jan. 1st

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with our animals at the same time! Electric Safari was voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in the U.S. in 2019 by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice. This year's event will celebrate 30 years of holiday cheer, and Santa Claus himself will be listening to wishes December 4-6 and 11-23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animals and fun for the whole family! For all the details, visit: cmzoo.org/electricsafari

Advance timed tickets are required for both members and non-members. Zoo member tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. Capacity to the event will be limited, and times and nights may sell out. Buildings will also be at limited capacity for the event. Everyone visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under. Discounted tickets (senior and military) will be validated at the front gate with the appropriate ID. COVID-19 precautions will be in place for this event; additional details can be found at cmzoo.org/electricsafari.

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Dec. 7th - 11th

Ninja Nation understands how challenging distance learning can be, and how critical physical activity is for kids. Ninja PE- Half Day Drop Off is a great solution for the family! The program follows an accelerated class curriculum to build up Ninja Stardom. The program features professional instruction on obstacles, structured Ninja Nation development class, and a snack included in the registration fee! During the three hour timeframe from 12pm to 3pm, you will be able to drop off your ninja ages 5+ for some much needed physical activity.

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Dec. 10th - 18th

Ballet Ariel's The Nutcracker Suite is a one act performance, the perfect family getaway during this holiday season, celebrating the magical journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. An array of treats from around the world come together in a delightful celebration to honor the brave Clara with chocolate from Spain, coffee from Arabia, tea from China and candy canes from Russia. Known for its beautiful and imaginative interpretation of this holiday classic, Ballet Ariel's professional company production of The Nutcracker Suite is shorter than the full production with no intermission, yet retains the spirit of the season, incomparable choreography and the same outstanding artistry in which audiences delight.
A stellar cast, features Colorado Ballet guest artist Melissa Zoebisch as Clara and Alexandru Glusacov as the Nutcracker Prince. Special guest artist and Denver dance legend, Paul Noel Fiorino, will return, once again, as Drosselmeyer. Directed by Ilena Norton and Patricia Renzetti, The Nutcracker Suite brings joy to the holidays.
Ballet Ariel will be offering a combination of virtual and in-person performances. All performances will be at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO, 80124.

Limited tickets are on sale for socially distanced, in-person performances on December 10th and 17th at 7:00 pm and December 11th and 18th at 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Ticket prices for adults are $30, student/seniors $28, children $25.
Virtual performances will be December 10th and 17th at 7:00 pm and December 11th and 18th at 4:00 pm. The performance link can be purchased for $20.
Tickets can be purchased online for both virtual and in-person performances at https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000. There will be a $4.00 ticket fee per ticket.
To protect our patrons, we will be following all county, state, and federal current Covid-19 guidelines. Performers and patrons will be required to wear masks.

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Dec. 11th

Already had a baby? Want a different birth experience this time? This class is for you.

Why take childbirth education? Because knowledge is power! Understanding the process of labor and birth will help reduce fear and anxiety, and help parents feel a sense of connection and empowerment from their birth experience.

We welcome all types of families, making all types of birthing decisions. Unmedicated, Epidural or Undecided? Birthing at a hospital, birth center, or your home? We've got your back.

Here are some of the topics covered:
-What happens inside the body during birth (anatomy, physiology, nervous system connections, etc)
-How to support birth as an automatic body process (mindfulness, movement, birth environment)
-Common road bumps during labor, and what to do about them
-Pain management choices (medical options and non-medical coping techniques)
-Common medical interventions (induction, cesarean, assisted vaginal birth, etc.)
-Informed decision making and medical consent

Safety and flexibility are a priority for us. We offer sliding scale pricing, and flexible scheduling. Socially distanced small group classes are offered at our clean private office. Private in-person instruction can happen in your home, or at our office. All classes have the option to move online if necessary. Masks must be worn during small groups.

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Dec. 11th - 13th

In a time when many treasured traditions are threatened, many performing arts companies have been forced to cancel their holiday productions entirely, leaving families wondering how they
can even begin to capture the magic of the season amid such challenging conditions. In response and in defiance of everything that says "no," Colorado Conservatory of Dance has reimagined The Nutcracker and is bringing it to the screen as The Nutcracker Sweet! Viewers will be able to cuddle up with their loved ones around the television or other device as CCD streams a new version of the timeless classic--complete with smaller, socially-distanced cast and interactive moments for you to share delicious treats with characters from the ballet. The Nutcracker Sweet - a one-hour version of our family favorite with all the best, most critical selections. Every performance features world-class guest artists, interactive activities,
and fun for the whole family.



One of the most unique aspects of The Nutcracker Sweet will be audience members' ability to buy specially-themed baskets of holiday treats along with their ticket/link purchase, then join in with cast members from the ballet during the streaming event to enjoy their goodies simultaneously with their favorite characters in
real time. This approach, according to Artistic Director Julia Wilkinson Manley, "allows our audience members - wherever they happen to be - to feel like they're part of the action, and while we know it's not an equal substitute for a live, in-person performance, we feel like it's a great way to build a virtual community around this timeless family classic."

Joined virtually by renowned professional guest artists John Lam and Nina Matiashvili of Boston Ballet and Chase O'Connell and Beckanne Sisk of Ballet West, the streaming performance is an intimate journey through the fantastical world of The Nutcracker as
seen through the eyes of young Clara. Patrons can take advantage of five streaming performances:

Friday, December 11 at 6:30pm
Saturday, December 12 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm
Sunday, December 13 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm
Since March 2020, CCD has been an industry leader in developing innovative, inclusive programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was among the first dance schools in the US to pivot
to an entirely online delivery platform for all classes and rehearsals (which currently operates as a hybrid program, offering limited in-person classes as well as online or on demand courses). In the performance arena, CCD brought a Zoom-based spring Gala recital performance to the public, featuring over 100 young dancers captured on video and performing their pieces simultaneously, and
streaming versions of both its Summer Moving Project and Compass Coaching Project to audiences around the world. The Nutcracker Sweet promises to be a memorable, fascinating experience with something for the whole family to enjoy - exactly when we all need a little holiday spirit the most.

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: The Nutcracker Sweet, a world premiere streaming re-envisioning of the classic ballet

WHO: Colorado Conservatory of Dance

WHEN:

Friday, December 11 at 6:30pm

Saturday, December 12 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm

Sunday, December 13 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm

WHERE: Streaming to any device

TICKETS: $34.95, performance link will be emailed to patrons prior to the performance

To order tickets please visit www.nutcracker2020.com or call 303.466.5685

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