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This Month in The Connection

Buffalo Ridge takes education outside of the building

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

By Kathy Fallert; courtesy photos The Garden Club at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) hosted its 2nd Annual Farmers Market fundraiser event.  And just like last year’s event, it was a…

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Journey Church begins construction; lays community foundation

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

A temporary Journey Church sign hangs at the construction site where the new church will be located and a rendering of the 14,250 square-foot Journey Church currently being constructed. Article…

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Final Household Chemical Roundup

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

Information provided by the Tri-County Health Department The final drive-through household chemical roundup this year will be held October 1 at 175 Kellogg Court in Castle Rock from 9 a.m.…

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Author takes readers on an alternative journey through education

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Anthonette Klinkerman On a late August evening at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines author Anthonette Klinkerman celebrated her latest book,…

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Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

Scenes from Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant By Lynne Marsala Basche “Can you pass that plate?”  “How does the sauce taste?  Does it need more mustard?”  “I’ll be right there once I…

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The Bibliophiliac’s Corner – “I Let You Go”

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

Article and photo by Amanda Merriman The Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books.  It has been this way nearly all her life.  Every month she…

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Annual Cutest Pet in the Pines contest is approaching

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

Photo by Amanda Merriman Castle Pines canine Molly got a jump start on Halloween by dressing as Elsa from the movie “Frozen.”  Her owners plan on submitting her photo for…

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South Metro firefighters raise more than $100,000 for MDA

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

Article and photo by Lynn Zahorik South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) firefighters were met by generous Castle Pines and Castle Rock King Soopers shoppers when they put out their boots…

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Thousands climb Red Rocks stairs to honor fallen 9/11 firefighters

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; courtesy photos On the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, approximately 2,500 firefighters and community members gathered at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to honor and remember…

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Douglas County Educational Foundation

By CPC | Oct 1, 2016

Building a basis for excellence  By Lynne Marsala Basche Readers may not be aware of the DCEF, but chances are high they have taken advantage of their services.  For the…

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