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This Month in The Connection

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Terri Wiebold 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…

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Rummaging around garage sales

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Hollen Wheeler Summer is coming and that means lemonade stands, trips to the pool and community garage sales. Looking to declutter closets, purge attics and basements and make a…

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Modern approach to updating brick

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Lynn Zahorik, courtesy photos As you travel the streets of Castle Pines, it is remarkable to observe the revitalization that is happening throughout the neighborhoods. Striking changes are being…

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Take a moment to honor genuine patriots

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; photo by Lynn Zahorik Memorial Day is Monday, May 31. This is the day observed in remembrance of the men and women who died while serving in…

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Meaning of thirteen folds of the flag

By CPC | May 1, 2021

Dear Reader, A few words as we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, a federal holiday formally observed on the last Monday of May. Often considered the official start of summer,…

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Disneyland reopens, but don’t pack the bags just yet

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Disneyland

By Bryan Goodland; courtesy photo The happiest place on earth reopened its gates on April 30, but don’t pack the Mickey bags just yet. While this is exciting news for…

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Community egg hunts

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Terri Wiebold; courtesy photos On one of the (few) beautiful sunny days in April, neighborhoods throughout the Castle Pines community hosted egg hunts. To view a slideshow of photos…

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Splish splash for summer fun

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of a Zero-depth entry pool.

By Patte Smith Ready to break out and enjoy hot summer days jumping in a pool or lounging beside it reading a good book? Good news – pools are opening…

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Gus Nelson: One tough old bird

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Western History Section, DPL Outliers make for legends. Bengt August (“Gus”) Nelson was one of them. Born in Falkenberg, Sweden in 1863, it was…

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Nara the cheerful Celt

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Nara the dog.

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Nicole McGarvey Meet Nara McGarvey, a 6-year-old rescued mixed-breed canine. Nara was fortunate to find her fur-ever home on October 11, 2014 through Every…

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