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“Have you read…?”

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

December is often when “best of the year” lists are compiled. With more than 275,000 books published in the United States in 2025, readers and list-makers alike have options. This…

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Neighborhood arts and crafts sale

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The Forest Park neighborhood hosted its first Holiday Art & Craft Sale on November 15 at the HOA’s club house. Some of the items for sale were hand-crafted oil paintings,…

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A quarter century and 58 peaks

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Linsay and Ryan Shirley, residents of The Village at Castle Pines, celebrated atop Pikes Peak on Labor Day after completing their 58th and final Colorado 14er. The Shirleys were surrounded…

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Colorado living: Baking and cooking at altitude

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Baking and cooking can be challenging at elevations 3,000 feet above sea level and higher (like us at 6,000 feet) because of lower air pressure and often drier air. These…

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Seniors break bread together

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

  Caption by Hollen Wheeler; photo courtesy of Jenn Miller 

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December Crossword – The Northern Lights

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance — Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331 Across 1. On the peak of 5. One might like the cut of 8. VCR button 13. Wise…

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Healing horses and humans at Happy Dog Ranch

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

  In a quiet valley in Sedalia, Happy Dog Ranch (HDR) sits on 117 acres along Jarre Creek, a preservation of old western Colorado. A nonprofit run by Bernadette and…

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Supporting the livelihood of veterans

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

  In honor of Veterans Day this month, we recognize the Colorado Veterans Project (CVP). Founded in 2014, CVP is a nonprofit which strives to build a community and network…

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Events for Veterans Day

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

November 11 is Veterans Day, a day to thank and celebrate all who have served honorably in our armed forces, both in wartime and in peacetime. The holiday acknowledges and…

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Bin Blessed celebrates ten years

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

Bin Blessed (BB) celebrated its 10th anniversary on September 25 at the home of Deni Schwartzel in The Village at Castle Pines. BB is a grassroots organization founded by Cy…

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