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The transatlantic, traveling family

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

At a London pub in 1992, Ben Lockett, a captain and tank commander in the British Army, first met Kim. After graduating from CU Boulder, Kim was traveling around Europe…

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Clarinetist and engineer

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Annie Deschane, a Castle Pines native, is a jack-of-all-trades. The 24-year-old mechanical engineer has bounced between sports, marching band and scientific pursuits since she was a kid growing up in…

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Seeing shades of blue

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

As a 6-year-old boy, Willie Daniels often found himself gazing upward at the expanse of the sky with a dream of becoming an astronaut. But as it goes for many…

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New Resident Welcome

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

On October 22, the City of Castle Pines held its twice-yearly New Resident Welcome Party at The Ridge at Castle Pines. Roughly 40 new residents gathered to learn more about…

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Annual craft show was a success

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The Castle Rock Senior Activity Center (CRSAC) held its 33rd Annual Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire on November 8 at the Event Center at Douglas County Fair Grounds. More than…

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Good Tidings

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The 5280 Senior Chorales performed their 11th annual fall concert, Good Tidings, to a full house at Parker United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 9. The concert kicked off the…

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Fun in the snow

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Colorado is known for its 300 days of sunshine, which means lots of sunny snow days. Here are some ideas to enjoy a beautiful day outside while making the most…

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The pointer with purpose

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Sixteen-week-old Halo is not just a puppy, she is a whirlwind of curiosity and affection wrapped in a shiny, liver-colored coat. For Michelle Donnelly, a Founders Village resident, Halo is…

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2025 Chanukah and Christmas celebrations

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

Canyons Community Church 4825 Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock canyonscc.org Hope Lives*: December 20, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service, December 24, 4 p.m.   Castle Oaks Covenant Church 826…

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Holiday traditions, Castle Pines style

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

In addition to the many customary ways there are to celebrate the holidays in December, we asked residents to share some of their special holiday traditions. Katie said, “The weekend…

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