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Denver’s Purple Door Coffee is an extension of Dry Bones, a nonprofit working to end youth homelessness
Several years ago, Robbie Goldman accompanied a young, unhoused mother to court as she was forced to give up her parental rights. As director of spiritual and emotional formation at the nonprofit Dry Bones, Goldman sat with her as her lawyer walked her…
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PRESS RELEASE: Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Summer Cookouts
When the winter weather turns into spring, giving way to sunny summer days, many of us look forward to attending – or hosting…
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El viaje de Alondra González Carrillo como especialista en comunicación bilingüe de Commerce City
Alondra González Carrillo es la dedicada especialista en comunicación bilingüe de Commerce City y…
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Three college-bound Commerce City seniors talk about what it took to get them there
Three students from Commerce City spoke to La Ciudad about their experiences and what it’s like to now be a role model for those who are in similar situations. The students will graduate May 24.
Arts & Culture
Slated for destruction, former Sunshine Cafe in Idaho Springs will live on as an arts center for two months
Idaho Springs city council members voted unanimously to approve holding off the destruction of the former Sunshine Cafe at 1856 Colorado Blvd. so the nonprofit Clear Creek Cultural Arts and Education program can use the indoor space for children’s music programs in June and July this summer. The city recently purchased the property with plans…
Independent bookstores thrive in Colorado
As the school year comes to a close for some and the summer begins for all, Coloradans may be looking for something to fill their time. Luckily, they need to look no further than their local bookstores, which offer community, games and more, beyond books. While big box stores and bookselling chains offer wide selections…
On the High Line Canal Trail, The Imagination Tree inspires children and a book
Two-year-old Nolan Bursey ventures along a stretch of the High Line Canal Trail in Littleton, his excitement palpable as he approaches a peculiar tree. The whimsical foliage grows taller, eventually towering over Nolan as he approaches the tree. Casting his gaze upward, Nolan attempts to climb the tree for the umpteenth time, drawn to the trinkets…
Carlson Elementary School students take to the stage for spring concert
The setting sun provided perfect indoor lighting through the windows of Carlson Elementary School in Idaho Springs as students, who had been practicing for weeks, took to the stage to perform their spring concert. Students lined up on the gymnasium floor by grades indicated by orange cones and attempted to sit patiently as each grade…
LOCAL LIFE
Columns & Opinion
Women’s Wellness: Strong bones for strong women
An unknown, yet highly common change that women might feel in their journey through life is a difference in physical…
May 9 Canyon Courier Sheriff’s Calls
Stop and go DEER CREEK CANYON – Resplendent in neon jersey and black Spandex pants, on the afternoon of March…
OLDS: This week in the Clear Creek Courant…
Hitting the slopes for conservation – May 8, 2013 Georgetown Community School students hit the slopes not to ski, but…
David L. Corliss: Castle Rock adds major acreage to open space
The Town of Castle Rock started May with the acquisition of Lost Canyon Ranch. This 680-plus-acre property is the newest…
Letters
Letter: Kudos to Mark McGoff
Thank you for highlighting the man and woman of the year in this most recent issue of the Arvada Press.…
Letter: Flora is most sensible candidate
While all eyes seem to be focused on the race for president, we have a very important primary election coming…
Letter: What about senior citizens?
Mayor Simpson’s State of the City address was excellent this year. I agreed with her commendations of both John Marriott,…
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