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Highlands Ranch Senior Center Receives Award

Highlands Ranch Metro District Board Chair Renee Anderson recently accepted a ColoradoBiz Top Project award recognizing the Highlands Ranch Senior Center as one of the first ever award recipients. The award celebrates the best construction projects in Colorado. According to ColoradoBiz, this award spotlights the excellent work being done in the architecture/engineering/development/and building industries. “On …

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Annual Salute to Seniors Resource Fair on August 23!

The Colorado Gerontological Society presents its FFREE 36th annual Salute to Seniors Resource Fair on Saturday, August 23 at the Greek Events Center, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. in Denver. Over 75 vendors with lots of information provided by each vendor, prizes, educational sessions as noted below, entertainment, classic cars, complimentary food, musical bingo, ice cream …

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Denver’s Public Safety Leader Announces Transition

Denver’s Executive Director of Public Safety, Armando Saldate, is stepping down from his role with the City and County of Denver today to lead the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Director Saldate has served as the city’s Executive Director of Public Safety for more than three years. He was first nominated for the role by Mayor …

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Littleton’s Western Welcome Week Returns on August 8-17

Western Welcome Week (WWW), Littleton’s signature community celebration, returns for its 97th year August 8 to 17. Founded in 1928, Western Welcome Week is a 10-day extravaganza celebrating Littleton’s community spirit with dozens of family-friendly events and activities. WWW is a wonderful way to meet neighbors, have fun, and deepen appreciation for Littleton’s friendly spirit. …

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City of Aurora Launches “Together, We Keep Aurora Beautiful” Initiative

The city of Aurora is proud to launch “Together, We Keep Aurora Beautiful,” a campaign to inspire pride and enhance the beauty of Aurora’s neighborhoods through collaborative and community-led efforts. This effort supports Aurora’s strategic plan, connecting and engaging the community in activities that support a clean and safe community where residents and businesses can …

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More Support, Services And Connections For Douglas County’s Older Adults!

Are you over the age of 60? If so, you are part of the fastest-growing population in Douglas County, and we know you want to remain in the community you know and love. That’s why your Board of Douglas County Commissioners has invested $1.5 million into solutions that address service gaps identified during dozens of …

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Lakewood Named Climate Action Leader Second Year in a Row!

Lakewood is one of a select group of cities internationally that has been recognized for its work on sustainability, climate change, resiliency, and environmental transparency, demonstrating that local leadership drives climate innovation, infrastructure investment and economic opportunity. Named to the 2024 CDP A list for the fourth time overall and second year in a row, …

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Denver Delivers Largest Ever Reduction in U.S. Street Homelessness

Mayor Mike Johnston today announced Denver has delivered the largest two-year reduction in street homelessness in U.S. history, along with the lowest number of unsheltered individuals in the country among large cities participating in the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. “Denver is proving that homelessness is solvable so long as we are willing to put in …

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Centennial Named the #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado

Centennial has been ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report in its newly released 2025–2026 rankings. With an overall score of 6.1, the City also landed at #154 nationwide, reaffirming Centennial’s reputation as a vibrant, high-quality community with a strong local economy and an exceptional quality of …

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Lakewood’s Announces Big Belmar Bash on July 3

Celebrate Independence Day in Belmar, the heart of downtown Lakewood! Join the City of Lakewood and Belmar for a night to remember at a vibrant community celebration on Thursday, July 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. Get ready for an evening filled with excitement and fun for all ages. Bring your dancing shoes to enjoy …

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Denver Mayor Johnston and National Western Center Announce Project Milestone!

The City and County of Denver, Mayor Mike Johnston and the National Western Center today announced a transformative step forward in the development of the National Western Center campus: the launch of the Equestrian Center, Hotel, Housing, and Parking Garage project. This milestone, which was approved by City Council on Monday, marks the final asset …

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Douglas County Promotes Seniors Resource Fair!

Douglas County Commissioners recognize Older Americans Month and announce that June 11 will be their Live Town Hall and Resource Fair in Castle Rock. Did you know that older adults make up Douglas County’s fastest-growing population? This vibrant community of adults over the age of 55 are not only the beloved heads of our families, …

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