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A grief and end of life guru

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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)

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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

By CPC | Jun 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…

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