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This Month in The Connection

Complimentary tickets

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
graphic for free ticket to rodeo

…for military and first responders     If you are active duty military, a veteran or an active or retired first responder, Douglas County Fair & Rodeo will give you…

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Lightning strikes twice

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of allis ranch in oval

…in Greenland   Until it burned to the ground again on May 11th of this year, the tallest building in Greenland, Colorado was a weather-seasoned red barn that was first…

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Going out with a bang

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of teacher talking to students

Castle Pines resident and beloved pre-school teacher Terry Matzat decided it was time to hang up her toy bin and supplies and start a new venture into retirement this spring. …

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Rattlesnake awareness

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023

With the sun finally out, it is time for a refresher on rattlesnakes and their potential danger.  Many confuse non-venomous snakes (like bull snakes) with a rattler.  The big qualifier:…

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Senior property tax exemption

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of senior couple smiling

  Douglas County qualifying seniors have until July 15 to apply for the Senior Property Tax Exemption. Taxpayers 65 years and older as of January 1 and surviving spouses of…

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A raspberry shrub

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of raspberry drink in glass

…No garden required   I am a terrible gardener.  Plants cower in fear in my presence.  I used to have a fantasy of growing the food I eat each summer…

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Ways to stay hydrated

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of 2 classes of water with limes

…that are more interesting than water!   Water is important to staying hydrated every day, especially in the heat and before and after exercise.  Being dehydrated is hard on the…

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Cricket is calling

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of teen holding cricket ball

The Swaminathan family enjoys sports, particularly cricket.  After living in Castle Pines for two years, Advait (15) will be a sophomore at Rock Canyon High School this fall, and Anirudh…

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Men’s group more than meets the eye

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
closer photo of men exercising outside

A group of men have come together to form a local chapter of F3, which stands for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith.  F3 Castle Pines, a part of F3 Nation, was…

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Drive FORE annual golf tournament

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of 4 golfers outside

The Douglas County Community Foundation recently hosted its annual Drive FORE DCCF golf tournament fundraiser at Ravenna, raising nearly $80,000.   Information and photos provided by DCCF

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