Dec 01 2025
Get ready to light up the night with joy and cheer! Join us for the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting, taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with luminescent sights, merry sounds, and …
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Nov 24 2025
In late November, Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR), joined by Mayor Mike Johnston, Councilman Chris Hinds, the Civic Center Conservancy, the Denver Downtown Development Authority, and architecture and design firm Studio Gang, broke ground on the Civic Center Next 100 Project. The Civic Center Next 100 project celebrates Denver’s First National Historic Landmark and aims …
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Nov 17 2025
In late October, Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR), alongside Mayor Mike Johnston, Councilwoman Shontel M. Lewis, and Councilman Darrell Watson, celebrated the initial opening of Park Hill Park. Thanks to a historic land exchange, the city now owns this site, which is open to the public for passive recreation from sunrise to sunset, seven days …
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Nov 10 2025
The need for support is growing. If you’re able to provide resources or your time, you can help us make a real difference in Arapahoe and other Colorado counties for those navigating hardship. Please consider the following opportunities. Volunteering helps many organizations helps many Americans in need! There are many non-profit organizations looking for volunteers especially …
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Nov 03 2025
The City of Littleton created the Cutting-Edge Awards this year to celebrate Littleton businesses that demonstrate innovation, creativity, sustainability, and community involvement. There are four winners, one in each city council district! Pictured below is a group of people holding a check from the City of Littleton for the Cutting Edge awards! District 1 — …
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Oct 27 2025
In September, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners announced historic investments in parks and recreation in Parker, Lone Tree, and Castle Rock. Parks, Trails, Historic Resources and Open Space Funds will be used for the construction of new sports fields and facilities in Lone Tree, Parker, and Castle Rock, as well as for Zebulon, a …
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Oct 20 2025
Once known for its dairy farms and cattle ranches, Westminster is now home to some of the brightest minds in the aerospace industry. People right here in our community are tasked with highly specialized missions at the forefront of space exploration. This unique work is all performed by Advanced Space. Originally established in Boulder in …
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Oct 13 2025
Nearly 100 chalk artists turned the sidewalks at the Streets at SouthGlenn in Centennial into chalk masterpieces while live music filled the air on Saturday, September 13. Amazing vendors added to the atmosphere, making it a day to remember. More than 5,000 event attendees enjoyed the beautiful day and were invited to vote for their …
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Oct 06 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Arapahoe County Veterans Services Office (VSO) helped local veterans secure more than $5.5 million in benefit recoveries and connected them to critical resources. The office managed over 7,000 phone calls, supported over 800 in-person and virtual appointments, and helped file 442 new federal claims and 610 additional applications …
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Sep 15 2025
Please save Wednesday, September 17 for Vintage & Vibrant 2025 Expo presented by Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC). Registration will begin in September. The fee for this signature interactive event is $20 — scholarships are possible. The program includes breakfast, lunch, keynotes, and more. Call Douglas County Community Services at 303-663-7681 with questions. Older …
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Sep 08 2025
In August, Mayor Mike Johnston announced Al Gardner’s nomination as Executive Director for the Department of Safety, pending City Council approval. Gardner will replace Armando Saldate, who led the department since 2022 and announced his departure to lead the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in July. As Executive Director of the Department of Safety, Gardner will …
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Sep 01 2025
Make Your Voice Heard for Older Adults! Did you know that Jefferson County now has more residents over 65 than under? This demographic shift makes your participation more important than ever. Whether you’re advocating for yourself as an older adult or speaking up for someone you care for, this is your opportunity to directly engage …
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