By Lisa Crockett In January, I typically inventory the kitchen and clean out all the goodies that have become fixtures in our home. Gone are the chocolate chips, butter, and…

By Lynne Marsala Basche Wildlife, conservation and preservation, oh my! Volunteering at The Wildlife Experience (TWE) satisfies any of those interests . . . and more. Celebrating its tenth anniversary,…

The AAPTO clothing drive to benefit Molholm Elementary in Lakewood was a huge success, thanks to many dedicated volunteers and generous donating families. Information and photo courtesy of American Academy Though…

Landon and his tortoise, Henry, happily back together at home Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Last spring, eight-year old Landon Holderness begged for a pet tortoise.  In addition to…

This group of girls from Valor Christian High School traveled to the east coast to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Valor teamed up with Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief…

Information courtesy of American Academy Thanks to a partnership between Douglas County School District (DCSD) and American Academy (AA), work will soon begin on a second AA campus in Parker.…

By Patte Smith It is that time of year to sharpen the saw, gather a few ropes and head to the hills to cut down the family Christmas tree. Near…

Members of God’s Grace Community Church delivered 93 Thanksgiving meals to families in the Paris Elementary School community in Denver. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Heflebower) Operation Bright Star assembled 50…

By Amy Shanahan The Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC) is featuring two outstanding shows this December, which are sure to put audiences in the holiday spirit! The “John Denver Holiday…