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Castle Pines shows patriotism on Independence Day – Is this your house?

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of Lynn Zahorik Driving through the community on July 4, it was inspiring to see so many houses proudly displaying the American flag. There were…

Outdoor Camps for DCSM

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Catalin Varela, photos courtesy of DCSM While most schools are taking a break for the summer, the fun has continued at DCS Montessori with even more outdoor camps. Students…

Tie dye days of summer

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Caption and photos submitted by DCS Montessori DCS Montessori students have been spending their summer experimenting like scientists in “Mad Scientist Camp” and crocheting up a storm in “Crochet Camp.”…

Dinner date with the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

C shift crew members of the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department enjoyed a change of pace – working WITH fire in the kitchen as part of a charity dinner.…

RHMS students make history at National History Day

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Ella Miller (left), Sophia McHenry (center) and Sadie Rowe (right) took their National History Day website project “444 Days in Captivity: Iran Hostage Crisis” all the way to nationals, taking…

The goatherd life: Interview with Michael Padilla

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Michael Padilla, goatherd for Goat Green, smiles as he shares his experiences tending weed-controlling goats. Article and photos by Barbara Neff Though Michael Padilla, age 32, grew up in the…

A lemonade stand worth the stop

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Lemonade stand girls from left to right: Izzy Kliner, Alexa Benda, Zoey Benda and Clara Geuzaine. By Elise Brassell; photos courtesy of Kali Benda It is said that when kids…

Gluten Free; not always glamorous

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Catalin Varela In recent years the gluten-free diet has gone from being a medical necessity for many individuals to a trend diet that has caught lots of media attention.…

The mystery woman at Hidden Pond

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photo In 2003, Castle Pines Village excavations gave rise to a Nancy Drew-style mystery. While digging utility trenches for Hidden Pond Road, construction workers uncovered the…

County launches new smartphone-accessible tool to observe wait times

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Information and photo provided by Douglas County What if your smartphone was also your gateway to the real-time waiting room experience at Douglas County’s Motor Vehicle, Driver License, or Recording…

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