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Bark for books

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023
lady, boy and dog in room and boy is reading a book

Bark for Books (BFB) is a literacy program that helps budding and struggling readers build confidence and self-esteem by reading out loud to trained therapy dogs. As one piece of…

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January Crossword

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023

  Across 1. Fancy tie 6. Mama’s partner 10. FBI operative 14. Future fungus 15. Petri dish filler 16. Puerto ___ 17. A very large atmospheric disturbance 19. “Green Gables”…

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A county-wide scavenger hunt

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023

Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources (Open Space) has a fun program, a scavenger hunt, encouraging residents to get outside and explore. The game, Decode Douglas County…

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Freedom of assembly in the Village

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023

The 80108 ZIP code is a marvelous place to live and socialize.  On any given day, one has only to visit MiYO Café to appreciate the palpable community spirit and…

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New Year – new beginnings

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023

The exercise of setting New Year’s resolutions is ancient. The Babylonians are often credited with starting the practice 4,000 years ago, followed by the Romans, and later Christians. Today, the…

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New column coming – Dear Mrs. A

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023

Dear Readers, I have enjoyed showering you with my advice and opinions on manners over these last four years. But the start of a new year brings changes. Going forward,…

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Wreath making in Forest Park

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023
group of ladies holding wreaths

Longtime resident and business partner of The Connection, Linda Clure, hosted a holiday wreath-making party at the Forest Park clubhouse last month. “I come from a large family of very…

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Toy drive brings meaning to the season

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023
woman holds gifts that were donated

Resident and local realtor Sarah Phillips held her ninth annual toy drive at her home on Yorkshire Drive in December. Sarah shared that it was her largest turnout to date…

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Light up the night to kick off the holidays

By CPC | Dec 28, 2023

The annual Christmas tree lighting at The Ridge at Castle Pines took place on Friday, December 1. It was the first event of Winter Wonderland, a series of December happenings…

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The wonder of the season through the Forest of Stories

By CPC | Nov 27, 2023
variety of trees decorated different themes

  To wonder and wander into the spirit of the season and to see some incredible Christmas trees transformed into literary masterpieces, head to Douglas County Libraries (DCL). Seven of…

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