Due to the recent spring snowstorm, the Metro District will offer free tree limb recycling from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The drop-off site will be located in the parking lot south of Shea Stadium in Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle. From Town Center Drive, head south on Commerce Center St. and take a left into the parking lot past Plum Creek Academy.

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The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, May 30 from 5 - 7 p.m. to get an update on the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project. Final designs for the recreational modification and environmental mitigation projects will be presented. Engineering and design consultants will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions about the projects.

The Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project is the result of a growing demand for water in Colorado's Front Range communities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determined Chatfield Reservoir can accommodate an additional 20,600 acre feet of water storage for water supply without compromising its flood control function. This additional storage space will be used by municipal and agricultural water providers to help meet the diverse needs of the state.

To learn more about the project, visit chatfieldreallocation.org or send an email to info@chatfieldreallocation.org.

Join the Metro District and community volunteers this Memorial Day as we honor the more than one million men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. A Memorial Day Service will take place at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument Monday, May 29 at 11:45 a.m. Guests are asked to bring their own chair if standing for 25 minutes or longer is an issue.

Parking will be available in both the RTD lot and in the library parking lot since the library is closed for the holiday.

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The Metro District's 50 & Better Together program is taking a new spin on Older Americans Month. Celebrated annually each May, the Metro District is renaming it Active Lifestyle Month and invites adults of all ages to participate in free activities all month long, culminating with a BBQ May 25 hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and sponsored by the Highlands Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation.

April is National Volunteer Month. The Metro District would like to thank the many volunteers who donated their time last month for volunteer projects around Highlands Ranch. Your help is much appreciated by the staff of the Metro District.

The following groups volunteered with the Metro District this past month:

• ThunderRidge High School - National Junior Honor Society - wetlands planting
• Girl Scout Troop 4495 - wetlands planting
• Specialized Loan Servicing - Arbor Day
• Just Serve - Marcy Park clean-up

Hundreds of individuals volunteer with the Metro District each year. This includes students, scout groups, school groups, local businesses and individuals. Your help is invaluable to helping keep Highlands Ranch a great place to live, work and play. Thank you!