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Gina Abbey, of Highlands Ranch, honored by Western Governors University for work with homeless, single mothers
For her work in helping homeless, single moms achieve self-sufficiency, Gina Abbey, of Highlands Ranch, was recognized as a Western Governors University distinguished graduate. Among 15 recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award, Abbey was the only recipient in Colorado. “It’s awesome to be recognized and I am happy that it gives recognition to Denver,”…
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Serving up Duster volleyball at Clear Creek Middle School
The Clear Creek Middle School Dusters A, B and C volleyball teams played the Bennett Middle School Tigers on Sept. 27, highlighting the importance of middle school sports. The A team consists primarily of eighth- and seventh-graders, with the B team a seventh-grade team. The C team consists of fifth- and sixth-graders who attend Clear…
Arts & Culture
Column: ‘Thoughtful Intuition’ exhibit will run until January
Denver-based Japanese artist Taiko Chandler has installed a new exhibit at the Littleton Museum called “Thoughtful Intuition,” which runs through Jan. 7, 2024. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Admission is free. There will be a…
Coming Attractions: Hard questions and healing at ‘The Laramie Project’
When a tragedy happens, how do the victims and community at large pick up the pieces? Twenty-five years after the murder of Matthew Shepard, the Wyoming town of Laramie is still grappling with the reverberations of the event. That story is the focus of “The Laramie Project,” the latest production at the Arvada Center,…
Shakespeare comes alive in the Evergreen Middle School parking lot
Evergreen Middle School students were treated to some Shakespeare — not in a theater, but outside in a parking lot. In 45 minutes, the students saw a shortened version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Sept. 19, complete with Puck, Titiana, Oberon, Hermia, Lysander and more during Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, a program offered…
Jackalope Arts festival returning to Olde Town Arvada for 3rd year
Local artisans and makers will have a chance to build community and peddle their wares, as the Jackalope Arts festival — an annual gathering of handmade-only vendors — is set to return to Olde Town Arvada from Oct. 13 to 15. The festival — which charges no admission and is free to the public —…
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Columns & Opinion
Column: Developing a healthy self-image in our family
As parents, one of our most important jobs is to help our children develop a strong sense of self-worth and…
Column: What does ageism have to do with aging?
Having worked as a career coach for many years, I know that finding a good job is always a challenge…
Budget a concern as capital costs climb in Westminster
Looking back to the 1980’s-1990’s, Westminster grew at a record pace. The bulk of the Westminster Mall was built with…
Observing pain awareness and national recovery months
September’s transitions can be both daunting and beautiful in the Rocky Mountain west with golden aspen leaves contrasting with fresh…
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Making childcare affordable
Child care is not affordable for most parents – with increasing monthly costs that average at least a third of…
Letter: RE: “The Colorado housing market and me”Letter:
Jo Davis’ column on the Colorado housing market hit home. As for why rents have skyrocketed, look at the software…
Letter: Thomas Wicke for Jeffco School Board
I am excited to see that Thomas Wicke is running for Jeffco school board. Our school district is upside down…