Construction begins on Arapahoe County Justice Center
Project will connect both court buildings Construction began this week to connect the lobbies of Courthouses I and II at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial. When completed, the renovations will include two security-screening stations, a common lobby and a centralized entrance in the middle of campus. The grass courtyard between the two [...]
Lone Tree makes big splash during State of the City
By Tom Barry The small but rapidly expanding city of Lone Tree, population 11,000, made several big splashes at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City event May 9. The catered noontime event was held at the city’s Arts Center just west of the burgeoning Sky Ridge medical facility. Major business sponsors included [...]
Englewood’s Sounds of Summer
City presents eclectic concert series By Peter Jones Englewood City Center Amphitheater is preparing for another season of eclectic summer music. The city has announced the lineup for its free concert series, which is held every year in Englewood’s outdoor stadium adjacent to city hall. The live music is slated for most Thursdays at [...]
Teachers’ Gangnam Style video sets pace for Denver Academy 40th Anniversary Gala
By Glory Weisberg Teachers dancing Gangnam Style took Denver Academy Gala guests by storm at the 40th Anniversary Gala, with a video that brought uproars of laughter that erupted throughout the Westin Denver ballroom. The further the video went, it set the mood for an uplifting and fun fundraiser. Also adding to the happy faces [...]
DCPA Women with Hattitude ignore blizzard to support Women’s Voices
By Glory Weisberg May Day! On May 1 much of Colorado endured a 12-hour blizzard. You’d never have known it by the attendance at the DCPA Hattitude benefit as guests showed up in full regalia at the Seawell Ballroom, and if there was a single empty seat, we didn’t see it. This is the couture [...]
LPS to provide summer food service
Littleton Public Schools is running a free summer food program at three sites this year. The federally funded program provides free breakfast and lunches to those up to 18 years of age, Monday through Friday. Littleton High School will serve breakfast 8:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. to l p.m., June 3-June 21. [...]
PEO STAR Scholarship awarded to Casner
Amanda Casner, a senior at Grandview High School in Aurora, has been awarded the prestigious PEO STAR Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The scholarship will be presented at the June 13 meeting of Chapter FQ, PEO in Littleton by President, Martha Staudte. Casnet will attend Colorado School of Mines, where she plans to study [...]
Willow Creek welcomes CNN Hero Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya
Submitted by Laura Dravenstott and Lisa Heaton The Willow Creek community welcomed Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya, recently named one of Anderson’s Cooper CNN Heros, and Seeds to Sew International, a New Jersey nonprofit founded by former Cherry Creek School District educator Janice Ito, her sister, and her daughter, Ellyn Ito. Ntaiya spoke about her life as a [...]
Fisher announces candidacy for Cherry Creek Schools board
Submitted by Karen Fisher After more than 18 years as a parent leader and volunteer in the Cherry Creek School District, Karen Fisher has announced her candidacy for the District E seat on the Board of Education. “It’s the right time to combine my school, community and professional experience to make a meaningful difference for all [...]
Hyatt DTC launches $5M renovation, Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center announces the Grand Opening of its $5 million hotel renovation, which includes the new signature restaurant, Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen, as well as a redesigned lobby, guest reception and public spaces. Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen is the property’s signature restaurant. The gastro-pub menu and beer selections give a nod [...]
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