Blue Spruce Chapter NSDAR, Lakewood, CO

11/06/2026

Learn from the Colorado Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache during Bites of History on Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Attendees can enjoy an engaging afternoon presentation while enjoying dessert, coffee, tea and more.

Register: https://co-lakewood.civicrec.com/CO/lakewood-co/catalog/index/5458ee3305373ee3d6ae45cbfc96413d?filter=c2VhcmNoPWJpdGVzJTIwb2YlMjBoaXN0b3J5

Photo via MSU Denver

11/04/2026

Colorado will also be admitting veterans and active military to its state parks for free on Veterans Day!

As a thank you to United States military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and Natio

11/04/2026

Visit a National Park Service site for free on Nov. 11! And what better way to honor those who served their country than to visit a national park that preserves the places where they fought.

The National Park Service preserves battlefields, military parks, and historic sites that commemorate and honor the service of American veterans.

11/02/2026

🎓 DAR college scholarships are open for the 2026–2027 academic year!

Each year, DAR awards more than 30 scholarships, worth nearly $250,000 in total, to students across the country studying history, nursing, education, political science, and more. You do not need to be a DAR member to apply. Applications are due January 31, 2027.

Learn more here: www.dar.org/scholarships

Please share this with students, schools, and families in your community!

10/27/2026

Good news, Lakewood! 🍂

Our leaf recycling event is returning November 7th - 22nd. 🍁 Don't let your leaves end up in a landfill or contribute to storm drain issues - bag them up and bring them to the Lakewood City Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave.

Things to know:
1️⃣ The Lakewood City Greenhouse is open for drop off Saturday - Thursday 9a.m. - 3p.m. and Fridays from 9a.m. - 12p.m. Staff will be on-site to assist on weekends.
2️⃣ This event is for leaves only; branches, woody brush or tree stumps will not be accepted.
3️⃣ Lakewood residents only. No commercial businesses. Proof of residency may be required.
4️⃣ All leaves must be emptied on the pile. No bags, even if they are compostable bags, can be accepted.

Learn more at: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling

10/13/2026

On October 11th, Blue Spruce Chapter NSDAR joined Red Rocks, Columbine and Mount Rosa NSDAR chapters to dedicate a marker honoring Revolutionary War Patriots at Littleton Cemetery. It was a lovely ceremony and was attended by the Littleton mayor and our Colorado State Regent. We are honored to be a part of this!

10/08/2026

Coming up this weekend at the Colorado Genealogical Society!

If family history has been on your “I really want to do that” list, this is a great weekend to jump in - or jump back in.

Saturday starts with Beginning Genealogy at 10:00 AM, a welcoming place to build your research skills and learn how to take those next steps in discovering your family story.

Then stick around for more CGS opportunities throughout the weekend:

Saturday, October 10 | 10:00 AM
Beginning Genealogy

Saturday, October 10 | 2:00 PM
Ancestry.com User Group

Sunday, October 11 | 1:30 PM
WriteNOW!

And don’t forget - Master Genealogist Users meets TODAY at 10:00 AM!

There’s always something new to discover in genealogy - and you never know which clue will lead to the next great family story.

https://cogensoc.us/events/

Join us from anywhere. Research everywhere.

10/07/2026

This year, Lady Liberty’s celebrating a major birthday: 2026 marks the 140th anniversary of this iconic and timeless symbol of the nation. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the statue on October 28, 1886, and Lady Liberty, her torch held high, became an indelible symbol of hope and freedom—one that’s relevant today, too. Read more about her in the Daughters' Portico.

Celebrate 140 years of the Statue of Liberty with a look at its historic creation, engineering marvels, and enduring message of hope.

10/03/2026

It’s that time of year to start purchasing wreaths to be placed on veterans’ tombstones during December. The link below will take you to our chapter’s sponsorship page. Thanks so much for your support

09/19/2026

Happy Constitution Week! Yesterday marked the beginning of a tradition the DAR has proudly led for 70 years: celebrating September 17-23 as Constitution Week, a time to honor the United States Constitution and the freedoms it protects. 🇺🇸✒️📜