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This Month in The Connection

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Fighting fires from the sky

August 27, 2026

Wildfire season is year-round in Colorado, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is prepared. According to Sheriff and Fire Warden Darren Weekly, DCSO operates the only county-sponsored helitack program…

The latest on Canyonside development

August 27, 2026

Last month, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting featuring a Canyonside development update from Skyler Hager, project manager for North Canyons Development Company. Canyonside is a planned…

Tall Tales Ranch breaks ground on new home

August 27, 2026

On August 12, Tall Tales Ranch (TTR) broke ground for their future residential facility, four acres north of Schweiger Ranch and east of the RidgeGate Parkway light rail station in…

Help Douglas County prepare for emergencies

August 27, 2026

Emergencies rarely arrive with notice, but a prepared community can respond when neighbors need help. The Douglas County Community Foundation’s Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) provides assistance during catastrophic events…

Behind the scenes with the DCSO

August 27, 2026

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office invites citizens to participate in the 2026 Community Academy. The academy has been redesigned to offer 38 hours of unique opportunities, built upon the principles…

The volunteer spirit of purpose, meaning and connection

August 27, 2026

“We are truly living the volunteer spirit” is a quote often used by the volunteers of the Mountain Pine Woman’s Club (MPWC). MPWC is affiliated with the General Federation of…

Welcome to our team!

August 27, 2026

Ken McConnellogue Freelance Writer Ken McConnellogue has called Colorado home for more than five decades. After graduating from Bear Creek High School in Lakewood and working as a carpenter, bartender,…

Free transportation in Douglas County expands to Castle Rock

August 27, 2026

Castle Rock residents now have access to free, on-demand transportation following the July 31 expansion of Link On Demand into Castle Rock. The service will take riders anywhere within the…

The biker banker with a big heart

August 27, 2026

Lori Taggert has been in the banking industry for 40 years and has spent four years with SouthState Bank as branch manager vice president. Over the years, there have been…

More than mall management

August 27, 2026

Josh Weber describes his job as being in “commercial real estate.” Yet his succinct assessment does not begin to describe his work as the senior general manager for Park Meadows,…

Seeing through the eyes of a pet

August 27, 2026

Castle Pines loves its pets beyond a shadow of a doubt. From daily “walkies” to full pages of photos in the paper, pet owners know their pets love them back.…

Saying yes to those in need

August 27, 2026

People from all areas of life are accustomed to being touched by Misty Fricke’s generous heart. “There’s a lot of people out there who need help,” said Misty, who volunteers…

New leadership at the castle

August 27, 2026

Living for decades in Douglas County and understanding its rich history, Greg Vigil is in a perfect position as the new executive director of Cherokee Ranch & Castle (Castle) in…

It is never too late to step up one more time

August 27, 2026

To say that Joe Gschwendtner, our neighbor in The Village at Castle Pines (CPV), is involved in the greater community is an understatement. His compassion and resolve run deep. At…

Bringing good design to life

August 27, 2026

  What makes a house a home? An office space dynamic and functional? A small business welcoming? If you ask recent Colorado State University graduate in interior architecture and design…

Holistic healing and a re-launch campaign at Providence Network

August 27, 2026

It may feel taboo or an arm’s length away, but addiction, homelessness and domestic violence are real issues faced across all walks of life, even in seemingly normal families. For…

Building community in The Canyons

August 27, 2026

Pati Sawyer Boex’s long-time love of event planning ultimately led to her dream job as the lifestyle director at The Canyons. Growing up on Long Island in a family of…

Painted lawns and water conservation

August 27, 2026

This summer’s pervasive heat and drought-driven water restrictions have left a number of local lawns looking worse for wear. Some residents are considering popular solutions to brown turf, including replacing…

Concert hits the note

August 27, 2026

The final concert of the summer was held August 16 to a packed crowd at Elk Ridge Park. The band, The Long Run, sang Eagles classics on a beautiful Sunday…

A mini pudeln makes a splash

August 27, 2026

  The German word pudeln means “to splash in water,” and is the root origin for the word poodle. Standard poodles were first bred in Germany as water retrieving hunting…

Oktoberfest events, time again to celebrate

August 27, 2026

Since the early 1800s, Oktoberfest has been an annual tradition that takes place in September. And now, it is time again to celebrate. Here are some Oktoberfest events to enjoy,…

September fall festivals & fun

August 27, 2026

Autumn is coming and so is the time to enjoy outdoor fall festivals. The fun ranges from hayrides and outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, games, music and more, with…

Etymology with Anthonette – September 2026

August 27, 2026

To all of you wordsmiths: the word curriculum may come into play on Back to School Night or it may come up in your job search when you are asked…

The Elevated Edit – September 2026

August 27, 2026

Oh, Dear Readers, have I got an opportunity for you! I think you already know how much Mrs. A loves a party; well, let’s talk about getting together with our…

Games & Puzzles – September 2026

August 25, 2026

Crossword By Susan Helton   Across 1. Ever 6. Eyes’ jump while reading 13. Red Sea peninsula 14. Frog, for one 15. Express displeasure 16. Excellent, in England 17. Blind…

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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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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.

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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Fighting fires from the sky

August 27, 2026

The latest on Canyonside development

August 27, 2026

Tall Tales Ranch breaks ground on new home

August 27, 2026

Help Douglas County prepare for emergencies

August 27, 2026

Behind the scenes with the DCSO

August 27, 2026

The volunteer spirit of purpose, meaning and connection

August 27, 2026

Welcome to our team!

August 27, 2026

Free transportation in Douglas County expands to Castle Rock

August 27, 2026

The biker banker with a big heart

August 27, 2026

More than mall management

August 27, 2026

Seeing through the eyes of a pet

August 27, 2026

Saying yes to those in need

August 27, 2026

New leadership at the castle

August 27, 2026

It is never too late to step up one more time

August 27, 2026

Bringing good design to life

August 27, 2026

Holistic healing and a re-launch campaign at Providence Network

August 27, 2026

Building community in The Canyons

August 27, 2026

Painted lawns and water conservation

August 27, 2026

Concert hits the note

August 27, 2026

A mini pudeln makes a splash

August 27, 2026

Oktoberfest events, time again to celebrate

August 27, 2026

September fall festivals & fun

August 27, 2026

Etymology with Anthonette – September 2026

August 27, 2026

The Elevated Edit – September 2026

August 27, 2026

Games & Puzzles – September 2026

August 25, 2026

Colorado living: About the State Capitol

August 25, 2026

Deckers: A river runs through it

August 25, 2026

DAR bench dedication to Castle Rock

August 25, 2026

Garden Club lends a hand

August 25, 2026

Steel was shattered but not America’s resolve

August 25, 2026

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