Azile Nelson was honored at last month’s Castle Rock DAR chapter meeting with a Good Citizen award.  She is pictured above with her parents Mike and Sonia, along with DAR…

Office clerk and health assistant Corin Meibos (left) was sadly defeated in the BRE Box Top challenge by the second grade class of Jocelyn Hawkins (right).   By Kathy Fallert;…

Fourth through sixth grade students represented several Asian countries at their international tea as part of DCSM’s “learning in their world” focus. By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of DCS…

Bowser Bubbles owner Christina Fischer (left) with devoted customer Carlene Duran and her beagles Watson and Ellie.  Article and photos by Lynn Zahorik Now and then we all need a…

Ryta and Steve Sondergard’s volunteer and benefactor efforts during the past decade have focused on children, health, and the arts, working with such organizations as the Kempe Foundation, Colorado UpLift,…

Miles Cullum standing amidst the many trophies he won while mutton busting at rodeos across Colorado.  Article and photo by Amanda Merriman; photos courtesy of the Cullum Family The rodeo…

Chef Derek Howard creates masterful dishes and is also a wine connoisseur.  Howard has a large wine cellar in his home and enjoys preparing dinner and wine pairings as an…

By Amanda Merriman A couple of months have passed now since many have made resolutions to eat healthier.  While intentions are good, it is likely that some of us have…

This full-length gown was created solely out of pages from The Castle Pines Connection’s first black and white issue in 2009.  Thank you to the Douglas/Elbert Task Force for loaning…

By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of  Jeanne Gormley Pictured are several of the award-winning local artists featured at the 12th Annual Romancing the Arts show who were honored for their…