Come to an open house Sept. 13 to learn about the C-470 express lanes project. The new express lanes will deliver increased capacity, safety and user choice in the region. Construction will begin this fall.

When:	Tuesday, Sept. 13 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where:	Hilton Garden Inn 1050 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch 80129
Info:	www.codot.gov/projects/C470ExpressLanes

For more information, contact C470info@flatironcopr.com or call 303-347-0507.

Children in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the Highlands Ranch Veterans Day poster contest. Kids are encouraged to show their appreciation for our nation's veterans by designing an original piece of art.

See your local government in action and attend a Metro District board meeting. Board meetings are held the the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Metro District office, 62 W. Plaza Dr. The public is invited to attend.

The  Metro District is a special district that serves the role of the local government in Highlands Ranch. It is governed by a seven-member elected board of directors.

Agendas and minutes from each board meeting are posted online in the government section of the Metro District's website. Click here to view the agenda and to meet your elected officials.

The Highlands Ranch Outdoors map has been updated and is now available at many locations in the community. The map is a great resource to locate parks, trails, schools and many other community amenities.

Pick up your map at:

• Metro District Office Building, 62 W. Plaza Dr.
• Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center, 3280 Redstone Park Cir.
• Any of the four recreation centers
• Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, 300 Plaza Dr. #225
• James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.