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Reading for the Rockies

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

Books can send readers into an escape and transport them to faraway places and on epic adventures, all while boosting creativity and imagination. Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) and Buffalo Ridge…

Go east for some historical curiosities

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

  Some of us limit sightseeing, outings and adventure to the Front Range foothills and the mountains, overlooking marvelous curiosities east of I-25. For a new adventure, begin by heading…

A veteran helping veterans

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

Heather Thompson is many things: a licensed therapist, a veteran, a mother, a wife, a friend, a volunteer and the 2025 Colorado Providers Association (COPA) clinician of the year. Heather…

The art and gift of oral storytelling

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

  It started as an idea to bridge the gap between old and young and has become a largely fulfilling and compelling community-based program. High Prairie Storytellers (HPS) is the…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 6

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

In recognition of 2026 marking 150 years of Colorado statehood, this final segment of the state’s official symbols and emblems looks at Colorado’s official fossil, gemstone, mineral and rock: the…

The unconditional love of two tuxies

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

Tuxedo cats are popular family pets and have made their way into pop culture: Sylvester from Looney Tunes and The Cat in the Hat, to name two. Known for their…

Hungry bears on the move

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

This year, people are seeing more bears during the daylight hours across Douglas County. State wildlife officials said the unusually warm, dry winter meant less natural food for bears, sending…

Wildlife happenings through summer and fall

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance (RMWA) in Sedalia is busy year-round with wildlife education and rehabilitation. This year has been especially unique with the warm winter and spring. According to Emily…

Garden Club fun on the runway and in the sun

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

The Village Castle Pines Garden Club (Garden Club) has been busy this spring and summer. In May, more than 100 members and guests attended the Garden Club’s annual fashion show…

Milkweed: Food for butterflies and more

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

There are 10 species of native milkweed plants found in Douglas County. The most common is showy milkweed, which features a ball-like cluster of pink and white star-shaped flowers. Milkweeds…

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