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State of the District in Douglas County set for Thursday
Douglas County School District is hosting its annual State of the District on Thursday evening at the Legacy Campus to share updates on accomplishments and challenges from the past year. …
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Littleton’s new farmers market to offer fresh foods on first and third Sundays May-October
Downtown Littleton is joining other Denver areas with a weekend farmers market, offering fresh local food, music and a chance to bump into neighbors. The market will take place on South Nevada Street, just north of Main Street, on the first and third Sundays of the month from May through October. It will be from…
Election among Douglas County Sheriff’s Office employees on whether to unionize is canceled
A proposal to unionize the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office — an effort that the sheriff and county leaders publicly opposed — has been halted, according to the county. Five days before an election was set to determine whether sheriff’s office employees would choose to be represented by a union — the local Fraternal Order of…
Jane Withers, Denver’s famed ‘Hub Cap Annie,’ dies in Littleton
“Hub Cap Annie” was once a fixture on Denver’s East Colfax Avenue. It was the alter ego of Jane Withers, known for donning a Viking-style costume — a headdress, horns and long gold braids. “Who would wear that costume if they didn’t have a sense of humor? I think that’s what I liked about her,”…
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PRESS RELEASE: Yoli Casas & Marielena Suarez Named 2024 Recipients of Sheila Bugdanowitz Leadership Development Award
Rose Community Foundation announced ViVe Wellness Founder and Executive Director Yoli Casas and Organización Papagayo CEO Marielena Suarez as the 2024 co-recipients of the Sheila Bugdanowitz…
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On thin ice: Local ice climbers adapt to a warming world
On the rock crags of Clear Creek Canyon, water flows harden into ice as solid as the rocks beneath them. As temperatures drop across Colorado’s Front Range during the winter, a dynamic balance between cold nights that freeze ice and warmer days that thaw it enough for the water beneath to flow, keeps the ice…
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Coming Attractions: Painting the Town Hall Arts Center ‘Red’
Most theaters take a similar approach to their seasons – it’s a blend of musicals and stage plays that usually run for about a month each. But at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, they wanted to try something different. Matthew Kepler, programming director, thought a wider audience could be reached by removing one of the…
Why a Parker man turned to art to explore life’s cycles
When he felt like he was at his lowest, Mark Steinhauser found inspiration in his late mother’s artwork. Though he wasn’t an artist, later in life, he became one and has turned his hardships into art. He will be exhibiting works from his latest series, “Life Cycles,” at the Deep Space Event Center in Parker. …
Coming Attractions: A full range of storytelling at Women+Film Festival
Every year, Denver Film hosts the Women+Film Festival, a particularly special event that shines a much-deserved spotlight on stories told by and about women. This year’s event features 13 full-length films and a shorts program. It opens on Wednesday, April 10, and runs through Sunday, April 14, at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. We connected with…
Coming Attractions: Spring arrives with fun for all interests
Spring is an interesting season here in Colorado — you’re never entirely sure what you’re going to get. It could be the biggest blizzard of the year, days and days of rain, or nothing but blue skies smiling at me, as the song goes. With that in mind, my recommendations for welcoming spring tend to…
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Michael Norton: From fear to confidence in sales
In last week’s column I shared how to navigate the sales spectrum. Encouraged by someone I look up to and…
Michael Norton: Professionalism, assertiveness and aggression in sales
In the dynamic world of sales, assertiveness reigns supreme as a defining trait that separates the good from the great.…
Michael Norton: The vital role of ER teamwork
Ski resort hospital emergency rooms stand at the intersection of adventure and safety, catering to the needs of winter sports…
Patricia Kummer: Good advice for your golden years
Your financial future should not be left to fate. Many pre-retirees may think that the stock market will control their…
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Young musicians give Mexican folk music new life at Denver mariachi conference
Cuevas-Lara, a senior at Skyline High School in Longmont, is one of many students from across the state and country who convened at the university over the weekend for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. From beginner trumpeters to advanced vocalists, the university’s King Center was full of vibrant sound as young people honed their musicianship…
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