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Free holiday event at Centennial Center Park this Saturday
Holiday cheer is coming to Centennial Center Park Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m. as part of the city’s celebration. The free event will feature six performances by local schools…
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Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation participating in Colorado Gives Day
Hoping to raise funds to bring more public art to Centennial in 2024, the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation is participating in this year’s Colorado Gives Day, an annual call for residents to donate to nonprofits. Although Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 5, residents are able to do early giving. All donations made between now…
Former zookeeper Lisa Parrish finds new passion in cafe management for Arapahoe Libraries
From training animals to training employees, former zookeeper Lisa Parrish has found a new passion and creative outlet as the leader of the Smoky Hill Library cafe. Parrish, who grew up in Parker, said she joined the Smoky Hill team about two years ago after leaving a world of caring for animals. “My role as…
Arapahoe Park Pediatrics accepting applications for scholarship named in honor of nurse Mary Timmins
For the fourth year, Arapahoe Park Pediatrics, or APP, is accepting applications for the Mary Timmins Scholarship. This year more people can apply with the rule that applicants must demonstrate a passion for nursing and medical care. Mike Fisher, senior advisor with HMRx Advisors, said prior to this year the scholarship was only open to…
Sports
No. 1 Green Mountain stunned by Lutheran in 3A state semifinal
Lutheran is going to get another shot to lift the elusive Class 3A football state trophy. The No. 5-seeded Lions scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to upset No. 1 Green Mountain 27-21 on Saturday afternoon at Jeffco Stadium. Lutheran (11-2 record) will face league foe No. 2 Holy Family (12-1) in the 3A state…
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Coming Attractions: A myriad of ways to kick off the holiday season
The arrival of Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the holiday season, with families and friends getting together to share a meal and some great memories. And once dinner is over, what’s next on the itinerary? I have some options that will help you and your loved ones start the season off right. A…
From stone to sterling: Meet the artisans shaping the local jewelry scene
The heat of the torch, the smell of pickling solution, the sound of metal on a mandrel and the look of a completed piece are common aspects silversmiths and jewelers in the Denver metro area enjoy about their craft. Sarah DeAngelo Jewelry: “Southwest, feminine, natural and detailed” For Englewood business owner and professional jeweler Sarah…
Arapahoe Libraries invites teens to showcase their passions in annual “Geek Out” contest
For the month of November, Colorado residents between the ages of 11-18 can submit a passion project into Arapahoe Libraries’ annual “Geek Out” contest and have a chance at winning one of 12 prizes. Whether it be cosplaying, creating fan art, writing stories, or composing music, all types of projects can be entered into the…
Sonya Ellingboe retires after decades of sharing her love of the arts with readers
Sonya Ellingboe, a Littleton resident since 1956, who played a part in her beloved art world through her articles since at least 1989, recently announced her retirement from Colorado Community Media.
Columns & Opinion
Aging Well: Reducing disease risk in modern life
The speaker at the January meeting of the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County will look at why humans are at…
From the editor: A good time to give
While trying to kill time in between hockey games with my children last weekend, we went into a few stores…
Michael Norton: Gratitude that transcends Thanksgiving
As the leaves turn and November arrives, gratitude gets its time in the spotlight. Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and…
From the Editor: Post election wrap up and final thoughts
I know — elections are over and for many of us, we were ready. So — why in the world…
Letters
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sonya
To Sonya Ellingboe: Reading of your retirement, my heart was filled with conflicting emotions. First, a sense of support for…
Letter to the editor: Girl power 2023
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, was the first “Girl Power” event, a collaboration between the Sturm Collaboration Campus, Arapahoe Community College,…
Letter to the editor: Marshall got it right
I am writing in support of Rep. Robert Marshall’s Nov. 16 forthright and telling column on property tax solutions. As…
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WinterFest brings magic to Thornton
Thornton’s WinterFest — a family-focused holiday celebration highlighted this year by fireworks and drone displays — returns Dec. 8-10 to Carpenter Park, 11000 Colorado Blvd. During WinterFest, the city creates a holiday village on the park’s playing fields, with structures that include Santa’s house, an elves’ cottage, a reindeer hospital and a gingerbread house, all…
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