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This Month in The Connection

RCHS students named National Merit semifinalists

By CPC | Nov 1, 2017

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Rock Canyon High School Congratulations to Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) National Merit semifinalist scholars. From left to right: Castle Pines resident Olivia…

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The coding kids of Castle Pines

By CPC | Nov 1, 2017

Sphero is a robotic toy whose path and color can be altered by kids using the accompanying app, block-based drag and drop, or programming and writing their own code. Article…

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Going green pays off for BRE

By CPC | Nov 1, 2017

The BRE Green Team recently received a partial grant from DCSD for its environmental efforts. The money will be used to purchase new automatic water sensors for all of BRE’s…

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Opportunities abound to help at schools, and not just for parents

By CPC | Nov 1, 2017

By Susan Helton Throughout the school year, Douglas County schools offer various opportunities for volunteering and otherwise helping out. Opportunities exist for those with a lot of time to give,…

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Surrey Ridge: the rest of the story

By CPC | Nov 1, 2017

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Amy and Dave Flanagan Last month, The Connection left readers with Arthur (Art) Ceresa and his wife Mary, “a gracious woman,” who slowly, shrewdly…

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Clean it up: put your grill to bed for the season

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Grill season is winding down. With cooler temperatures and shorter days, cooking tends to move back inside the house. After a summer of burgers,…

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Culinary event aims to teach the importance of the farm-to-table movement

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Amara Brueck (left) and Ava Ziehwein (right) are two of the culinary students working with guest Chef Chuck Stober from the Escoffier Culinary School in Boulder. Dishes will include all…

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Things you may not know about Generation Z; born between 1998 to 2010 (Part seven of a seven-part series)

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

By Michelle Post Generation Z was the youngest generation until recently when Generation Alpha was named. Generation Z represents 23 million Americans. There are several discussions about the birth years…

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Coming full circle back to Castle Pines

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Article and photo by Nancy Koontz From Seattle to Everett, Washington to Whitefish, Montana to Enumclaw, Washington to Castle Pines, to East Bay to Dublin, California to Portland, Oregon –…

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DCSD’s interim superintendent shared insights as part of the Chamber Speaker Series

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Douglas County School District Interim Superintendent Erin Kane spoke to residents at the Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines about the school district, its challenges and solutions to these challenges.…

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