The Next Chapter
There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives. Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.
The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper. We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.
The American Academy Performing Arts Program (AAPA) made up of the three American Academy campuses lit up The Schoolhouse Theater in downtown Parker this summer with three spectacular performances. AAPA…
In an update to an article published in The Connection in April, Earth’s End: Journey to the Mountain is a picture book written and illustrated by middle school students from…
An extraordinary space converted for the community As we say goodbye to summer and usher in cooler days, fall also brings Oktoberfest. What better spot to celebrate and experience the…
Art on the Streets (AOTS) brings downtown Colorado Springs to life with displays of public art. Now in its 27th year, the selected exhibitions are showcased in a downtown gallery…
During the June 24 City of Castle Pines City Council meeting, Council approved the addition of a roundabout at the intersection of Buffalo Trail and Monarch Boulevard. This addition will…
Following community feedback and further fire risk analysis, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners decided not to pursue camping at Sandstone Ranch any further. “We have heard from citizens that…
A storage facility is scheduled to open in January 2026 on the southwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road. For more information, email communications@castlepinesco.gov. Information and renderings…
A proposed mixed-use development near downtown Castle Rock is in the works. Called The Brickyard, the urban renewal area will include a four-star hotel, six new restaurants, a state-of-the-art recreation…
In July, Douglas County secured $500,000 in federal funding to go toward widening the “gap” on US Highway 85 between Sedalia and Castle Rock. Prior partnerships with the Colorado Department…
The Louviers fire (also known as the Airport Fire) was 100% contained within three days, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and the Office of Emergency Management. Thanks…