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Presidential books

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

  To honor George Washington’s birthday, Presidents Day was declared a federal holiday 145 years ago. Originally celebrated on February 22, which is Washington’s birthday according to the Gregorian calendar…

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Author publishes third book

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

  Author, speaker and podcaster, Jamie Klusacek, recently published her third book, Confident Woman. When Jamie, a Green Briar resident, turned 40 a few years ago, she felt inspired by…

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February word search puzzle

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

Find the listed words in the puzzle and circle them. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and forward or backward. This puzzle sponsored by Douglas County Libraries. AUTHOR BRIDGES…

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Chasing windmills

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

  Windmills played important roles on our county’s often-parched ranchlands.  Simple and necessary, some also see them as works of art, even symbols. In 2021, the Highlands Ranch Historical Society…

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Repurpose your greeting cards

By CPC | Feb 1, 2025

The end of a holiday, birthday or other special occasion does not necessarily mean it is time to toss out your greeting cards. They can be recycled in a different…

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Mental health help is within reach

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Post-holidays can summon feelings of a letdown, emotional drain and financial stress. All of this, coupled with an already anxious society, begs for self-check-ins in the new year. Southeast Counseling…

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Cutest Pet in the Pines contest is back

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

The Castle Pines Connection has teamed up with local businesses Camp Bow Wow – Castle Rock, Hike Doggie Denver South, Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center and The Pet Stuff Place…

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Our black bear neighbors

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

One joy of living in Castle Pines is the wildlife sharing our neighborhood. This includes the black bears that we sometimes spot nearby. Despite their name, black bears are a…

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Little pup but big personality

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Trixie is an adorable combination of Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier with an appearance that is not only cute and cuddly but reflects the best of both breeds. Known as…

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Mahjong for fun and fellowship

By CPC | Jan 1, 2025

Four ladies in The Canyons neighborhood meet every other Thursday for fellowship and to play Mahjong, a 19th century game with 144 tiles that originated in China. “My dad taught…

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