Tag: Littleton

Littleton Police Chief Presents Officer Awards

The Littleton Police Department (LPD) recognized the bravery and dedication of its officers with an award ceremony in April. Police Chief Doug Stephens presented awards to more than two dozen officers, including Police Star ribbons, Life Saving medals, Purple Hearts, Medals of Valor, and one Medal of Honor, the department’s highest award. Because the COVID-19 …

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Happy trails: The story of how one man’s daily walks brought a neighborhood together

By Ginger Lagemann Sometimes the smallest, most simple joys for one person are able to warm the hearts of many. Columbine West, a small neighborhood of about 1600 homes in Littleton, is home to a wonderful couple who have done just that. Dale and Cynthia Zimmerman’s story has changed the very fabric of the neighborhood …

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CWA – Littleton is Rolling!

Senior citizens are struggling with isolation, loneliness, and lack of mobility on a daily basis—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barb Lotze, Director of Business Development at Visiting Angels, and Bill Nagel co-founded Cycling Without Age–Littleton (CWA) in 2019. CWA uses trishaws—imagine a bicycle in the back, the carriage in front—to provide joy, mobility, and connection …

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Lyons exhibits: “Singing Silence” collection

Plein air artist Donna Lyons’ drawings and paintings from her Colorado Plateau travels are on view at the Columbine Library located at 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton. This solo exhibition runs from November 1-30. Plein air artists who work in watercolor are in the minority in outdoor painting groups. Colorado painter Lyons has many years …

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Vaccines Available At Medicare Monday In October

Colorado Gerontological Society via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

New Medicare cards, out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, changes to dis-enrollment from Medicare Advantage Plans, and new guidelines for prescription drug plans concerning opioid use are among the changes that will be discussed at Medicare Monday. Medicare beneficiaries can get the latest information at a one of the many Medicare Monday sessions starting October 15, …

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Thorne Nature Experience Hiring

  Become a Summer camp instructor or support staff member in Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, or Littleton. Thorne Summer Camp staff increase their own connection to nature and gain experience in Environmental Education and in non-profit organizations. Fill out the online Thorne Summer Camp staff application to get started! We need your help getting youth outdoors …

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Heritage Fine Arts Guild Call For Entries

October 4th – 31st Bemis Public Library, Littleton, CO Local watercolor and pastel artist Cal Johnson to serve as judge. The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County announces a call for entries for its fall art show October 4th – 31st at Bemis Public Library, Littleton. The exhibit of original member paintings is free …

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Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Crowns 2016 Queen

By Shari Ortiz, MCSAP Ms. Sylvia Boyd of Englewood was crowned Ms. Colorado Senior America at the annual Pageant held on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the Lakewood Cultural Center. She was crowned by outgoing queen Buddi Boryla, MCSA 2015. Her court consisted of first runner up Sharon Parry of Lone Tree, and second runner …

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Local Author Publishes ‘The Good Daughter’

By Connie Shoemaker, Co-Founder and Director Emerita, Spring International Language Center and Author. www.thegooddaughter.us/ A new memoir, The Good Daughter: Secrets, Life Stories, and Healing details a journey most of us will travel as care givers or recipients of that care. Author Connie Shoemaker is an only child responsible for a father with Alzheimer’s and …

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The Arapahoe Philharmonic Celestial Waters Concert

The Arapahoe Philharmonic (AP), under the direction of Devin Patrick Hughes, presents “Celestial Waters,” on Friday, February 12, 2016, at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Dr., Littleton. “Celestial Waters” features Claude Debussy’s La Mer (The Sea) and guest soloist Gregory Walker in Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77. Maestro Hughes gives a …

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