Lights! Camera! Littleton! – City’s show puts spotlight on local officials
City’s show puts spotlight on local officials By Peter Jones “A lot of folks may think the Littleton City Council is dull and boring,” Mayor Debbie Brinkman says to the television camera, speaking words patently confirmed during four-hour meetings on land-use issues. “But there’s a whole ‘nother side to us.” Such words of introduction launch [...]
Unclear in Africa – Part II: At some point you will break, everyone does
Submitted by Stephen Grace At some point you break. Maybe you cry; maybe you kneel down and clutch your face; maybe you just sit quietly and stare into the blank blue sky. But you will break. Everyone does. For me it happens my second day in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. Beneath a tent raised on [...]
Fleurish – Hundreds ride for Brent’s Place
More than 500 people participated in the 11th Annual Roadless Ride, an all day “spinathon” at Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club on Oct. 14. Fifteen participants rode an 11-hour indoor Century Ride, all to help raise money for Brent’s Place, a local charity that helps provide “clean” housing for children being treated for cancer and [...]
Gloryus Goings On – Girl Scouts salute 5 new Women of Distinction
Organization celebrates 100th anniversary Generation Wow was in the spotlight Oct. 12 when the Colorado Girl Scouts had their 100th Anniversary Celebration. Christine Benero, Toti Cadavid, Valencia Faye Wilson Tate, Judi Wolf and Erin Yoshimura were honored as 2011 Women of Distinction and they also served as event chairs. Benero is president and CEO of [...]
Cherry Creek DECA raises money for MDA
DECA sponsored a “Dunk Tank for MDA” and raised money that will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association during homecoming festivites at Cherry Creek High School. The DECA team also built its first homecoming float representing New York City. Cherry Creek DECA will take a trip to NYC in December with 30 seniors to visit [...]
Election Coverage Arapahoe County: Englewood to decide on education funding
By Peter Jones On Nov. 1, Englewood voters will decide two ballot questions requesting tax increases referred by the Englewood Board of Education. If the initiatives pass, Englewood homeowners would pay about $5 more per month in taxes for every $100,000 of assessed property value. If approved by voters, A new combined middle school and [...]
Red Mango frozen yogurt hosts grand opening Oct. 8: Residents will be treated to free yogurt, toppings
Red Mango was just named the No. 1 Zagat Rated Frozen Yogurt and Smoothie Chain in America, and it’s now available in Greenwood Village. The frozen yogurt craze officially made its way to Greenwood Village this past month with the opening of the Red Mango store at 4940 S. Yosemite St. The new location is [...]
First-time candidate stresses neighborhoods
Submitted by James Boone Political newcomer James Boone announced his candidacy for the Littleton City Council in District 2, a seat being vacated by Jose Trujillo, who is not seeking re-election. Boone, a Colorado native and employee of the Regional Transportation District, said he is running because he and his wife have put down roots [...]
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center celebrates 25th anniversary
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, the Tech Center’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel, opened its doors for business in 1985, introducing the Mile High City to the signature service and quality associated with the Hyatt brand. Today, 25 years later, the hotel is celebrating its anniversary by giving back to those that made the hotel [...]
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