By RHMS eighth grade students Taylor Muckel and Riley Masten; photo courtesy of Heather Haney When was the last time you stopped and thought about the amount of waste you…

Article and photo submitted by Carin Kirkegaard Spring is in the air and summer calendars are starting to fill in with family vacations, summer camps and sports.   In their…

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of  Timber Trail Elementary The Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) fifth grade singers participated in the Douglas County Honor Choir Festival and Concert, which is…

By Amy Shanahan The Castle Pines Village Stingrays are gearing up for swim season.  Registration and sizing will take place in the homes association building on the lower level on…

Crazy kids having a crazy time at the 2016 WinterFest celebration in Castle Pines Village.   Article and photo by Amy Shanahan WinterFest has become an annual tradition that residents…

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…

Submitted by the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation Do you love teaching children?  The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) seeks teachers and teachers at heart who are interested in education or…

Kathy Stevens cuddles with Panda, one of the many rescue dogs available for adoption during the telethon.  Kathy and other volunteers were kept busy on the phones as a record…