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Et•y•mol•o•gy with Anthonette

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

Etymology is the study of a word from its earliest usage to its varying and nuanced usages and forms today. Given that I am a retired 27-year veteran English teacher,…

Games & Puzzles August 2026

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

Maze By Susan Helton Find your way through this maze, starting at the entrance arrow that points into the maze and reaching the exit arrow that points out of the…

Cherry Creek: What’s it to ya?

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

“Cherry Creek” is somewhere and everywhere. Today, it is a school, a dam, a recreational area, a shopping district, a church and more. Cherry Creek’s early fame came in 1859…

A tale of two tigers

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

It all started with a phone call to The Castle Pines Connection from neighbor Kerrie Endorf, who was looking for a place to donate two very special tigers that belonged…

Confetti between the covers

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

This summer our country and state both celebrated big birthdays with the United States turning 250 in July and Colorado turning 150 this month. There are classically American rituals for…

How to win the dinner dash

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

  Happy New Year! Yes, I know that it’s likely you are reading this in some sort of heat wave, wearing shorts and a t-shirt, but the new year is…

The skinny on GLP-1s

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

GLP-1s (short for “glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists”) mimic a natural hormone in the body that helps to regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. GLP-1s have been used for diabetes treatment…

Swimming for wishes

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

Although the Castle Crocs swim team has been busy this summer competing in meets and preparing for the respective end-of-season championships and All-Stars events, in June, they took time away…

Late start on Fridays for DCSD elementary and middle school students

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

Beginning this school year, Friday mornings will look a little different for students and teachers in the Douglas County School District (DCSD). Elementary and middle schools will now join high…

The Elevated Edit – August 2026

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

Dear Reader, It’s that time of the year, back to school. And we must talk… You may not live on Castle Pines Parkway, but there is a very serious matter…

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