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Handcrafted treasures in Sedalia

June 28, 2026

Next to the legendary Bud’s Bar in Sedalia, sits Zia Mountain Jewelry. Since Zach and Jessica Harris opened the shop in June 2024, it has become a local go-to for…

More room to roam for Daniels Park bison

June 28, 2026

The bison at Daniels Park will soon have an additional 160 acres, about the size of 143 football fields, to roam in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. The new…

Drone dropped critical supplies to hikers

June 28, 2026

Last month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) dropped critical supplies to lost hikers near Bear Mountain in western Douglas County. Initial reports indicated that the subjects were low on…

Life jacket safety for summer

June 28, 2026

Spending a day on the reservoir should be all about fun, sun and making great memories––and safety is a critical part of any water activity. Wearing a life jacket is…

Putting fun items in community hands

June 28, 2026

Amanda Ball has a creative mind and spirit. She is the creator and master mind behind Colorado Creative Vending and Parker’s Trinket Trade Box. Amanda has an extensive background in…

Leadership Douglas County class of 2026

June 28, 2026

Leadership Douglas County’s class of 2026 celebrated graduation at the Schoolhouse at Mainstreet in Parker on June 3. The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lori Gerlits was…

Is creative writing or research your thing?

June 28, 2026

Are you looking for an impactful way to give back in your community? Is creative writing or research your thing? The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is looking for someone…

Fire Mitigation Expert in The Village

June 28, 2026

On any given day, you are likely to see Stephanie Thaggard Tanner with her husband, Rob, walking through The Village at Castle Pines (the Village). Each day, they explore seven…

Fitness, family and fun in Timberline

June 28, 2026

For Chad and Chris Spears, life in the Timberline neighborhood is a blend of community connection, fitness and the joyful chaos of raising three young children. Since building their house…

Progress over perfection

June 28, 2026

  Five years ago, we reported on Hidden Pointe neighbor Autumn Hall and her Olympic figure skating dreams. Now a senior at Rock Canyon High School, Autumn is still ice…

A musician plays a new tune

June 28, 2026

“It’s so much fun to be able to learn something new, to pick up something you have always wanted to do.” If you live in the Jasper Point neighborhood, you…

Helping people create the space of their lives

June 28, 2026

Lauren Shadid had an idyllic childhood growing up in her neighborhood near Cherry Creek State Park. After nine years in Washington, D.C., and 20 years in Los Angeles, Lauren longed…

A grief and end of life guru

June 28, 2026

“Knowing what your loved ones want at the end of life is empowering and the best gift you can give to people who love and support you.” Sometimes, grief can…

Compassionate and safe respite care

June 28, 2026

Night Lights (NL), a local nonprofit, provides respite care for children who have special needs and their neuro-typical siblings. This year, NL celebrates 15 years with six location sites: Parker,…

The space and digital frontier: 1965-2026 (Part 5 of 5)

June 28, 2026

  During the 1960s and 70s, the Vietnam War and subsequent skirmishes abroad shook America’s confidence in its government and politicians. That same internal dissent abroad brought down the Soviet…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 5

June 28, 2026

This 5th segment of Colorado’s official symbols and emblems looks at the official state animal: the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep; the official state bird: the lark bunting; and the official…

Corgis do the funniest things

June 28, 2026

  Paisley is an energetic 3-year-old black and tan Pembroke Welsh corgi with spirits as high as she can jump. Her bold and confident personality makes up for her small…

Wild Neighbors – The beavers of Castle Rock

June 28, 2026

A certain unexpected neighbor created a buzz on social media recently. The Village at Castle Pines resident Michael Shorts posted the above photo of a beaver in Sellars Gulch, just…

Independence Day 2026 fun & festivities

June 28, 2026

The City of Castle Pines has no events planned for Independence Day, but several nearby communities do. Many of them have free admission, although some require registration, so check websites…

Country Club celebrates 40 years

June 28, 2026

Celebrating 40 years of memories, The Country Club at Castle Pines honored this milestone with an unforgettable party on Saturday, June 13. The event included a progressive dining experience, complete…

The Elevated Edit – July 2026

June 28, 2026

Dear Readers, It’s an exciting time in our country and our state. We are celebrating the sesquicentennial (150 years) of Colorado, and the semiquincentennial (250 years) of the United States…

Colorado Day and 150th birthday events

June 28, 2026

Colorado Day is Saturday, August 1, the date the state entered the union in 1876. This year is special as it marks Colorado’s 150th birthday. Events and celebrations for this…

Seas the day with “shelfies” by the shore

June 28, 2026

Summer brings heat, and with it water for cooling down. Transporting the reader to another time, place or circumstance, beach reads are the perfect remedy for hot lazy days by…

Westcreek’s first governor

June 28, 2026

At last census, Westcreek, an unincorporated community in Douglas County, had about 120 citizens. Nestled along Colorado State Highway 67, a scenic drive connecting Woodland Park and Sedalia, Westcreek paradoxically…

Games and Puzzles – July 2026

June 28, 2026

Number-Path Puzzle By Susan Helton Fill in the white squares with the missing numbers, in numerical order 1 to 81, to form a single continuous path that does not cross…

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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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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. …

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…

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,…

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. …

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…

Day Trippin

Day Trippin’  Adventures not too far from Castle Pines.

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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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Handcrafted treasures in Sedalia

June 28, 2026

More room to roam for Daniels Park bison

June 28, 2026

Drone dropped critical supplies to hikers

June 28, 2026

Life jacket safety for summer

June 28, 2026

Putting fun items in community hands

June 28, 2026

Leadership Douglas County class of 2026

June 28, 2026

Is creative writing or research your thing?

June 28, 2026

Fire Mitigation Expert in The Village

June 28, 2026

Fitness, family and fun in Timberline

June 28, 2026

Progress over perfection

June 28, 2026

A musician plays a new tune

June 28, 2026

Helping people create the space of their lives

June 28, 2026

A grief and end of life guru

June 28, 2026

Compassionate and safe respite care

June 28, 2026

The space and digital frontier: 1965-2026 (Part 5 of 5)

June 28, 2026

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 5

June 28, 2026

Corgis do the funniest things

June 28, 2026

Wild Neighbors – The beavers of Castle Rock

June 28, 2026

Independence Day 2026 fun & festivities

June 28, 2026

Country Club celebrates 40 years

June 28, 2026

The Elevated Edit – July 2026

June 28, 2026

Colorado Day and 150th birthday events

June 28, 2026

Seas the day with “shelfies” by the shore

June 28, 2026

Westcreek’s first governor

June 28, 2026

Games and Puzzles – July 2026

June 28, 2026

Beat the heat with a refreshing drink

June 28, 2026

Creatine for women’s health

June 28, 2026

Super Bowl and all-girls league champions

June 28, 2026

State recognition for academic excellence

June 28, 2026

BRE blesses the community

June 28, 2026

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