Englewood concert series brings variety: Local artists play intimate City Center venue
One of the best-kept secrets of the south metro area’s summer calendar is the annual Englewood Sounds of Summer free concert series. The recently announced schedule of local artists touches on everything from bluegrass and big-band swing to rock and blues, all performed in an intimate, yet bustling location.
Hope for Haiti: Cherry Creek High School student travels to help those in need
It’s been a fascinating year of travel and one trip in particular, with my mom Maureen Cannon, both of Cherry Hills Village, had a profound impact on us. We had the privilege of traveling to Haiti with a group of doctors and advisors from the University of Notre Dame Haiti Program. As one can imagine, visiting Haiti was both a shocking and exhilarating experience. The purpose of our trip was to learn more about the collaboration between the University of Notre Dame, the World Health Organization, and the Center for Disease Control in their joint efforts to eradicate the horrific disease Lymphatic Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis.
Spotlight On Business – Red Mango dishes yogurt, naturally
Ask Nikki Lockton why she went into the yogurt business and she gets a “yogurt smile” – that good mood that always comes with a bowl of cultured pomegranate, topped with nuts, fresh berries and a dab of gourmet chocolate.
Littleton recruits industry thinkers: ‘Think tank’ to ponder business climate
Littleton has got some thinking to do. As the city mulls ways to improve the local business climate, city officials are in the process of creating a think tank to do some of the heavy lifting.
It’s time to play: Centennial Center Park opens after long wait
By Peter Jones Centennial Center Park saw its grand opening last week, but the April 27 ribbon cutting and official dedication were mere formalities for residents who had been climbing over the official barricades for weeks. “Many of us have already been here using it and enjoying it, but now we don’t have to [...]
Districts holding elections next week
As the campaign season for the November elections gets underway, it may be easy to forget about three lower-profile special-district elections slated for next week.
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leadership Awards
On May 1, the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, and Economic Development Group hosted the 27th Annual Small Business Leadership Awards ceremony at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village.
School – Team Roxie Girlz rock DI
Destination Imagination Colorado is the largest competition-based creative problem solving organization in Colorado. It provides students the opportunity to unleash their innovative talents to solve open-ended challenges that show their creativity in technical, scientific, fine arts, improvisational, structural, and service learning fields.
Hats off to volunteers!: Arapahoe County salutes new record in service hours
Once a volunteer, always a volunteer. Karen Hood, a longtime helper for Arapahoe County’s Feral Cat Program, was honored posthumously last week at the county’s volunteer appreciation event. “I get texts from her from heaven and I know what she would ask all of you today,” Hood’s brother Doug said from the stage. “Continue to support this great foundation in fighting an epidemic of homeless pets.”
Bill Rodgers celebrates 30th year running the Cherry Creek Sneak
As one of Denver’s oldest and most beloved running events sprints into its 30th year, a local runner recalls three decades of a running tradition. Flashback to 1982 – running was a fringe sport, the Nike logo wasn’t on everything yet and Bill Rodgers was participating in the very first Cherry Creek Sneak. Now 15 marathons, [...]
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