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Neighbors To Know

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

A vibrant sense of community is one characteristic that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities. Neighbors know each other, they spend time together and they support each other.  If you are a new resident, you have likely already experienced this firsthand.  The same holds true…

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Leap Year Pup

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

Pet Pedigree A leap year occurs once every four years, and with it comes the rarest of days – February 29. “Leapling” birthdays are not limited to humans – our furry friends can be leap-year babies as well. Waffles, a mini Bernedoodle recently turned four this (leap) year. A COVID puppy, Waffles has been such…

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Capturing memories and milestones

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

There are many moments throughout life that capture our hearts, and Jen Henningsen has spent the last 21 years photographing these precious moments and milestones. Jen operates her business, Keepsake Photography, out of her home studio in The Canyons. Jen did not plan to become a photographer. At Portsmouth High School in Rhode Island, Jen…

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A career of service

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

When Meghan Angermann was in high school in the suburbs of Chicago, her dad suggested she sign up for the Navy ROTC program as a way to pay for college. Her response was, “What is ROTC?” Today, Meghan is retired from the Navy after a 21-year active-duty career, is a Pampered Chef consultant and enjoying…

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Guide dogs, butterflies and enjoying life

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

In 2021, after living in Thousand Oaks, California for more than 60 years, Connie and Randy Weidner packed up their home and beloved 5-year-old pup Gracie and made the trek to Castle Pines to be close to their son Eric, daughter-in-law Marissa and two grandsons, Collin and Lucas. Connie, an elementary school teacher of 31…

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An amazingly determined and resourceful girl

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Naomi Van Deman (10) is an incredible young lady. She is passionate about music and performing arts, active in choir, theater and learning the guitar. She likes cooking, riding her bike and horses, and spending time with her family and friends. Naomi is also a champion swimmer. Naomi was born with Achondroplasia (ACH), the most…

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Happy to be back home

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

After living and working in Southern California for the past 13 years, Matt and Kristy Humphrey are back in their “home” state of Colorado and have settled in The Village at Castle Pines. “We are back where we belong; we met our neighbors, entertained, golfed, hiked, snowshoed and enjoyed the change of seasons,” said Matt.…

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An eye and passion for art

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024

Christine Whaling not only has a good eye for spotting something worthy, she appreciates everything she sees. “I have always been passionate about art and collectibles ever since I can remember,” said Christine. Art is her calling. Christine achieved her bachelor’s degree in art history from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and her master’s…

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Sisters working to earn highest awards in Girl Scouting

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
two girls sitting by faux fire

Girl Scout cookie season is back, and two neighborhood teens have big plans. Evie (12) and Abigail (15) Reynolds have each set a goal of selling 1,250 boxes. They plan to use money from cookie sales to earn their Silver Award and Gold Award, respectively, two of the highest awards in Girl Scouting. Evie, who…

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Full STEM ahead

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
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Collin Romero is a 2019 graduate of Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) with a passion for aerospace and a love of football. Colorado School of Mines (Mines) was the perfect place to land for both. As one of the first students at American Academy (AA) – Castle Pines, Collin found fuel there for his love…

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