Coben Scott
Pancake breakfast
On the morning of July 4, the local scouts, Troop 149, held their annual community pancake social. This year marked their 21st breakfast and is the largest event the scouts put on.
The night before, a mix of scouts and leaders pitched tents and set up the pancake station on the grounds of the Falcon Fire Protection Station off of Stapleton Road and Meridian Ranch. The troop spent the night on site, but they were challenged by the wind. Scoutmaster Darrell Gull said, “Everything almost blew away.”
However, nothing was lost and the event the next morning went on as planned. The breakfast choices included pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon. The chefs were parents and scout leaders. Gull mentioned that on average, the estimate of attendees ranges from 400 to 600; and there were still at least 100 people enjoying the morning at the social by the time the scouts were about to wrap it up.
Ellicott celebrates July 4
Also on July 4, the Ellicott Fire Department along with the Ellicott Bee Hive threw a community barbecue and summer splash. Due to fireworks not being permitted this year for the town, there was a water balloon fight and a kiddie pool, a fireman dunk tank, cornhole and horseshoes, and a free cookout. This year marked the second annual Fourth of July event held at the community park. The land was donated to the Bee Hive for community events such as this, alongside their other holiday gatherings and monthly flea markets.
Banning Lewis
Banning Lewis Ranch hosted an evening event. Attendees enjoyed cornhole and volleyball, live music and food trucks. Locals from the neighborhood could be spotted driving their golf carts. The neighborhood got the green light to set off fireworks, which were enjoyed by a large crowd.
