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This Month in The Connection

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Studio Pilates Castle Pines

December 29, 2025

Stretch to align, breathe in energy What if your workout studio felt like a true community—one built on encouragement, respect and a shared commitment to strength and well-being? According to…

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Driving coast to coast

December 27, 2025

Many dream, but few dare to buy a 24-foot RV and hit the road for a trip of a lifetime. HOA2 residents Peter and Geri Cline started with a list…

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Development projects underway in the City of Castle Pines

December 27, 2025

Periodically, The Connection receives inquiries about development updates in the City of Castle Pines, often times on projects that we have covered in one capacity or another. In 2023, the…

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Crystal Valley interchange update

December 27, 2025

The Crystal Valley Parkway and I-25 interchange is not yet complete, but an important milestone has been reached with the opening of the Crystal Valley Parkway bridge and Dawson Trails…

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Fiber internet coming to parts of Douglas County

December 27, 2025

Some Douglas County residents will soon be able to take advantage of expanded internet service. Google Fiber (GFiber) is a fiber broadband internet service that serves households in 19 states,…

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Rules of the roundabout

December 27, 2025

  The single-lane roundabout on Monarch Boulevard and Buffalo Trail is complete as part of the City of Castle Pines 2025 Road Solutions project. According to the Federal Highway Administration…

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Two Castle Rock nonprofits hold design contests

December 27, 2025

A new nonprofit focused on promoting the arts and culture in Castle Rock has officially launched and is kicking things off with a community logo design contest. The Castle Rock…

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Wearing many hats…an obsession turned to craft

December 27, 2025

  Three entrepreneurs have come together to create a unique business in the hat- making industry. The company, Harvey Martin (HM), is a mobile store: the owners come to an…

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Douglas County artifacts unveiled

December 27, 2025

On November 21, the Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) held an opening ceremony for the exhibition “Thriving Through Time: Adaptation on the Palmer Divide,” the largest display of Douglas…

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The Connection team celebrates 16 years

December 27, 2025

The Connection team gathered at the beautiful The Brinkerhoff steakhouse in Castle Rock last month to celebrate friendship, hard work and meaningful milestones. The start of 2026 marks the beginning…

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Recycle your Christmas tree

December 27, 2025

To recycle your Christmas tree, drop-off dates are December 26 through January 31 at the following Castle Rock locations: Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Blvd. Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail…

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A mix of science and the arts

December 27, 2025

Olivia Wilson (22) has a shared a passion for science and dance. Her family moved from Naperville, Illinois to the King’s Crossing neighborhood when Olivia was 14, just in time…

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Empty nesting at its finest

December 27, 2025

Becky Peterson is enjoying empty nesting at her Hidden Pointe home with travel, taking Pilates, teaching it, and working in the arts. Growing up in Barstow, California, Becky went to…

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Swing easy, friend

December 27, 2025

Local legend Dennis Murray, 25-year resident of Pine Ridge, passed away at his home on November 7 at the age of 73. Dennis was best known locally as the golf…

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Crossword Puzzle – January 2026

December 27, 2025

Sponsored by: Allstate Insurance — Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331 Across 1. Amazes 5. Apportioned 9. Shelves of knowledge 10. Camp shelter 11. Throw, as dice 13. Reply to a captain…

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Setting the ball and her sights on the next level

December 27, 2025

Off the court, 17-year-old Logan Cary is sunshine and smiles. On the court, she is a force to be reckoned with. A senior and team captain of the Lady Jaguars…

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Empowering Women as Leaders launches Denver chapter

December 27, 2025

With a roll of the dice, a neighborhood bunco group provided a chance connection for three Castle Pines women. Once known to each other by first name only, these Knightsbridge…

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Senior friends held a collection drive

December 27, 2025

Four seniors at Rock Canyon High School held a winter clothing drive for the nonprofit Jesus on Colfax, whose vision is to help those in “poverty of soul and circumstances.”…

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The Elevated Edit – Welcome Drinks

December 27, 2025

Welcome to our re-branded column, formerly Dear Mrs. A, where I’ll be your guide to style, etiquette and entertaining! We’ll be here giving advice for the cultured and curious. In…

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Colorado living: About those welcoming signs

December 27, 2025

Travelers driving into Colorado are greeted at the borders by the state’s signature “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” signs. These large wooden signs have welcomed visitors to the state for more…

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Cutest Pet in the Pines Contest is back!

December 27, 2025

The Castle Pines Connection has teamed up with local businesses to bring you the thirteenth annual Cutest Pet in the Pines contest. We invite you to share your digitally-captured pet…

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Small service makes a big difference

December 27, 2025

Minnie Musso, a Village at Castle Pines resident and Rock Canyon High School sophomore, recently organized a service project to make items for the local animal shelter. Minnie and her…

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Pine Grove becomes Parker: Part II

December 27, 2025

  Pine Grove simmered early rather than grew. A mere transit point, freighting and lumber processing at Gomer and Foster’s Running Creek sawmill were its early sparks. George and Mary…

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January tidbits

December 27, 2025

January: a month for recovering from the holiday bustle, possibly making resolutions and looking forward to the three-day weekend honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some other interesting…

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Winter Wonderland in Castle Pines

December 27, 2025

The Castle Pines community rang in the holiday season during the first two weeks of December with the annual Winter Wonderland festivities, organized by the City and Chamber and hosted…

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Behind the Business

Getting to know who’s behind the business For the past decade, The Connection has kept readers abreast of business happenings in the community through the “Business Briefs” section of the…

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All Businesses

All Businesses Search for Name or Type of Business

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The Travel Monacle

The Travel Monocle sparks a lust for unusual places, adventures, and curiosity all over the globe.  We dare boldly to connect you, body and spirit, to experiences not ordinarily considered. …

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E Guide Spotlights

E Guide Spotlights Every month, The Connection E Guide (All things Eating, Entertainment and Events) features a business in the two-page center spread that the editorial staff feels good about…

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The Recipe Exchange

The Recipe Exchange Readers sometimes wonder how The Connection chooses which recipes to publish, and though the criteria are far from strict, we generally look at a few factors:  First,…

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Angels Among Us

Angels Among Us Each month, The Castle Pines Connection features a different Douglas County nonprofit with the goal of introducing our readers to various organizations and ways they can help. …

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Wildcat Lore

  The Castle Pines Connection serves residents of the Wildcat Mountains, a name pioneers and historians gave to the Colorado high country paralleling I-25 from Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree…

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Day Trippin

Day Trippin’  Adventures not too far from Castle Pines.

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Marketplace

Marketplace These are the businesses who support The Connection through their advertising dollars, making it possible for us to bring you all those fascinating local stories. We hope you’ll give…

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Studio Pilates Castle Pines

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Development projects underway in the City of Castle Pines

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Crystal Valley interchange update

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Fiber internet coming to parts of Douglas County

December 27, 2025
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Rules of the roundabout

December 27, 2025
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Two Castle Rock nonprofits hold design contests

December 27, 2025
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Wearing many hats…an obsession turned to craft

December 27, 2025
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Douglas County artifacts unveiled

December 27, 2025
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The Connection team celebrates 16 years

December 27, 2025
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Recycle your Christmas tree

December 27, 2025
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A mix of science and the arts

December 27, 2025
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Empty nesting at its finest

December 27, 2025
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Swing easy, friend

December 27, 2025
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Crossword Puzzle – January 2026

December 27, 2025
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Setting the ball and her sights on the next level

December 27, 2025
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Empowering Women as Leaders launches Denver chapter

December 27, 2025
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Senior friends held a collection drive

December 27, 2025
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The Elevated Edit – Welcome Drinks

December 27, 2025
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Colorado living: About those welcoming signs

December 27, 2025
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Cutest Pet in the Pines Contest is back!

December 27, 2025
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Small service makes a big difference

December 27, 2025
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Pine Grove becomes Parker: Part II

December 27, 2025
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January tidbits

December 27, 2025
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Winter Wonderland in Castle Pines

December 27, 2025
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Time to get organized

December 27, 2025
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Crisis Center unveils new name

December 27, 2025
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Singing to lift spirits

December 27, 2025
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Start the day – and the year – right

December 27, 2025
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Beat the winter blues

December 27, 2025
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