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Should you fear the black widow?

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

When working in a dark basement or dusty shed, most people know to keep an eye out for a tiny but potent danger—the western black widow spider (Latrodectus hesperus). But…

Senior Life educates older population

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Douglas County’s Senior Life held its biennial event, Vintage & Vibrant, last month at the Highlands Ranch Senior Center. More than 200 seniors, volunteers and partners participated in the breakfast…

Fall festivals and Halloween attractions

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

October is the month to run through a haunted house and get the heart racing, learn our haunted history on a Denver ghost tour or take a hayride and meander…

Colorado Highland Games

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Special thanks to Kristin Olsen, winner of The Connection’s Colorado Highland Games social media ticket giveaway, for sharing her photos from the event at the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia…

Vino in the Village

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

On August 22, more than 600 neighbors gathered at the Village Shops for Vino in the Village, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce’s signature event. In its 10th year, the…

Another fun gathering at Party in the Park

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

From amusement park rides to live music, this year’s Party in the Park was one for the books. On August 23, neighbors came together at Elk Ridge Park to close…

October Crosswords 2025

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Crosswords brought to you by Allstate Insurance — Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331   Across 1. Pa’s spouse 3. Negative 5. Brightly-colored parrot 7. A deadly sin 9. Knight’s “suit” 12.…

Aloha from Legacy Village

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

As a part of the 2025 “A Trip Around the World” activities, residents at Legacy Village of Castle Pines were treated to a Hawaiian-themed celebration with no travel required. The…

It’s “Crocktober”

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Cozy season has begun and I am here for it. Snuggly sweaters, fluffy slippers and deliciously warming creations from the kitchen are exactly what I’m craving as the weather cools.…

All about pears

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Pears are the perfect fall fruit. Anything an apple can do, a pear can do, too. Juicy and sweet, pears can be snacked on fresh, added to hearty salads and…

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