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The Colorado Genealogical Society Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

The Colorado Genealogical Society plans a celebration in observance of its 100th year of incorporation, honoring the achievements and milestones of the innumerable number of volunteers who have been the bedrock for the success and endurance of the society. Since 1924, CGS has guided the movement of genealogy from the family safe-guarding of pencil-drawn charts …

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Lakewood Cultural Center Presents Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: “Fronteras”

Electrifying flamenco dance highlights the dynamic interplay between the dancers and live musicians in a performance that The New York Times says is “solid entertainment.” Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of the premier flamenco companies in the U.S., will be in residence for a week at the Lakewood Cultural Center including performances at 2 p.m., …

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Colorado Attorney General’s Office Announces Redesigned Stop Fraud Colorado Websites

As National Consumer Protection Week 2024 continues, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today the launch of redesigned websites for Stop Fraud Colorado and the Spanish-language No Más Fraude Colorado. The new websites are a modern, user-friendly update to the office’s consumer education programs which will make it easier for Coloradans to educate themselves about fraud …

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Broomfield Presents Jazz Pianist Art Lande on April 5

Enjoy this free concert from GRAMMY-nominated and internationally-renowned jazz pianist Art Lande. Art has performed with countless jazz icons including Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Kenny Wheeler, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless, Jan Garbarek, and many others. Pianist Art Lande’s legendary life in jazz continues with this concert of …

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Aurora Announces New Library and Cultural Services Director

Ginger White Brunetti has been named to lead the city of Aurora Library and Cultural Services Department following a national search. She began work in February. White Brunetti has over 25 years of experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, most recently serving as executive director of the City and County of Denver Arts & …

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Douglas County Affordable Housing Project

Refresh Coming To Reyn Rock Older Adult Community In Castle Rock Your county is investing in the future of older adults. During a regular Business Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved a $1.5 million loan to the Douglas County Housing Partnership to buy and renovate apartments for very-low-income older adults. …

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Denver Zoo’s New Wildlife Preservation Home

With more than a million species in danger of extinction worldwide, many due to devastating habitat loss, zoo-based conservation has become an essential component of long-term species survival. As an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited institution, Denver Zoo has long participated in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure genetic diversity in wildlife bred …

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Planina Music Group Performs on March 9!

Planina music group returns from Europe, performing “From Georgia with Love” on Saturday, March 9 at 8 pm. Swallow Hill Music 71 E. Yale St. in Denver. Planina in a celebration of the group’s 2023 cultural exploration in Caucasus Georgia performs with an evening of music, photographs and stories from Georgia, plus other favorites from …

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Littleton Police Offers Spring Citizens Academy

The Littleton Police Department (LPD) is hosting the 44th session of the Citizen Academy beginning March 7. The Littleton Police Citizen Academy is a series of classes designed to give community members a peek into the inner workings of the Littleton Police Department. A diverse selection of topics is covered in an effort to give …

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Lakewood Cultural Center Features Musical Duo on February 22nd!

Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown curate an eclectic romance program featuring time-loved classics, little-known gems, and original works. The infectious rapport of these adventurous young talents is sure to captivate the audience at the Lakewood Cultural Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 22nd. The affectionate, and honest style of the Canellakis-Brown …

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Public Art Coming Soon to Douglas County

Imagine your work of art on display for everyone to see, prominently highlighted in Douglas County as part of the well-established Art Encounters public art program. If you’re a sculptor, submit your work now for a $1,000 stipend and have your selected work on display for one year. Founded in 2007, Art Encounters is a …

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Broomfield and Four Colorado Counties Rank as the Healthiest Counties in the U.S.

Broomfield County has earned the distinction of being named the fourth healthiest place to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine. This recognition is a testament to the county’s commitment to prioritizing health and well-being as a way of life. The City and County of Broomfield provides programs and services to make it more than …

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