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Verse it up

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

April is national poetry month. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to “increase awareness and appreciation across culture and education,” it has “become the largest literary celebration…

The Elevated Edit – April 2026

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Dear Readers, Easter is right around the corner and the old school fashion dictates would have you believe that you can START wearing white! Historically, Easter was a major church…

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

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…

Polish poker: low points win the game

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

In Polish Poker, also known as Turtle, Hara Kiri and Crazy Nines, the player with the lowest score wins the game. Think strokes in golf. The connection to poker is…

Games & Puzzles – April 2026

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

(Solutions at bottom) Interested in sponsoring this page? Email advertise@castlepinesconnection.com Spring Crossword Across 1. 40 winks 4. Devotee 8. Nile bird 12. Color quality 13. Sundae topper, perhaps 14. Garment…

Fresh and French

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

  In my world, there is nothing better than a really delicious sandwich. If the ingredients are fresh and the condiments are plentiful, I would argue that a really great…

Another RCHS student commits

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Another 80108 athlete, Coby Short, has committed to play soccer at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. Congratulations!

All about lemons

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Native to Asia, lemons are a citrusy superfood that are perfect for springing into spring in Colorado. Whether sipping refreshing lemonade on a warm, sunny day, brightening a soup or…

Bids & Bubbles

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

“Where hearts and minds connect” is more than a mission statement for Timber Trail Elementary (TTE)—it is a regular daily practice for the school community. This school year, parents, PTO…

Rock Canyon breaks school record with 150th wish

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

The Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) family came together for this year’s Wish Week to grant 6-year-old Dre’s special wish. Dre loves trains, dinosaurs, trains, Spiderman and trains! Dre has…

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