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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…
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What happened as Columbine students, staff and alumni gathered for a Day of Service on the 25th anniversary of shooting
Twenty-five years after its darkest day, Columbine High School students, teachers and others gathered for a Day of Service to honor the 12 students and teacher who died on April 20, 1999. Jeff Garkow, Columbine social studies teacher and an organizer of the event, said the day was successful despite the blast of snow that…
As South Suburban district board chair resigns, director promises transparent process to fill vacancy
The South Suburban Park and Recreation District is kicking off a process to fill a vacancy after its board chairperson, Susan Pye, suddenly resigned Wednesday. The process for filling the vacancy will differ from the last time the board was in the situation, with the addition of interviews and publicly available candidate applications. The changes…
Google, Rewiring America and Gov. Polis announce a new energy savings tool for Colorado households
Gov. Jared Polis recently announced a collaboration with Google.org and the nonprofit Rewiring America. They launched a tool to help Coloradans calculate their energy savings, the Colorado Energy Efficiency Upgrade Savings Calculator. The tool is funded by a $5 million grant from Google.org. “With this new tool, Coloradans can easily access discounts on heat pumps,…
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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…
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Regis Jesuit dominates Arapahoe in girls lacrosse showdown
Regis Jesuit High School’s girls lacrosse team showcased their dominance in a thrilling match against Arapahoe High School, securing an impressive 18-5 victory on Wednesday. From the opening minutes, it was evident that Regis came prepared to assert their authority on the field. The intensity was palpable as the match kicked off, and it was…
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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…
Arapahoe County school resource officers pen mystery ‘tail’ starring therapy dogs
Yellow police tape surrounded a table that held a half-eaten layer cake. Numbered evidence markers drew attention to the crumbs left behind. And, not far from the scene of the crime, the tails of five uniformed police dogs wagged happily. The scene, recreated from the newly unveiled children’s book entitled, “The Case of the Missing…
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…
Littleton legend Sonya Ellingboe receives inaugural Arts and Culture Award
The Littleton Museum was packed with more than 150 artists, business owners and city leaders on the evening of March 27. It was the city’s third annual State of the Arts event, where leaders shared local and regional metrics on arts and cultural activity in the city. But this year, the attendance was over double…
Columns & Opinion
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: 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…
Duncan: What is hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert…
Michael Norton: A guide to making better choices
Last week I shared thoughts on what happens when we postpone decisions. Many of you asked how to make good…
Letters
Letter: Join fight against ADUs in Centennial
May 7, 2024 is a day of profound permanent change for the single-family neighborhoods in Centennial. City Council has been…
Letter: Cities win with Wynne
Historical maps document that as World War II ended, our sparsely populated South Denver Metro area was home to only…
Letter: Beware zoning maneuvers in Centennial
Centennial City Council is playing chess with the State of Colorado regarding zoning control over Centennial’s neighborhoods. March 5, 2024…
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Review: Flamenco dance elevates the COVID experience into modern folklore in ‘Fronteras’ show at Lakewood Cultural Center
Dance company Flamenco Vivo performed “Fronteras” for a packed opening matinee on April 17 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The show’s theme was boundaries, but the illusions to the COVID-19 pandemic experience were undeniable. According to the Flamenco Vivo company’s founder Carlota Santana, the connections to the pandemic are not a coincidence. “The choreographers started…
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