Alzheimer’s warnings often show during holidays
It isn’t surprising that the time when family members are most likely to recognize the first signs of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a loved one comes during the holiday season. This...
View ArticleMaster Gardener Calendars Available Now
The much sought-after Colorado gardening calendars are available now! Last year the Jeffco Master Gardeners weren’t able to fulfill all the orders; the calendar was such a popular gift item. More...
View ArticleWishful Thinking, Pt 2
Again, wishful thinking, is the kindest term that can be applied to FSBR’s rather more obvious attempts at fictions and manipulations (and, yes, there are a few lies) regarding their proposed...
View ArticleWinter Watering Guide: Caring for Newly Planted Trees During the Winter
Why is winter watering vital? In the fall and winter, trees drop their leaves and become dormant as they prepare for colder temperatures. However, newly planted trees experience the greatest growth...
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CASA Jeffco/Gilpin’s Holiday Giving Tree program needs gift cards
The giving season is around the corner, but some of Colorado’s most vulnerable children may be left out of the holiday cheer. CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (www.CASAJeffcoGilpin.com) is once...
View ArticleWishful Thinking, Pt. 3
No impact to wildlife? Pure delusion. Wishful thinking is the more forgiving term one can use to describe Full Send Bike Ranch’s notions on this count. One can also use the more accurate term...
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Secret Santas Needed to Help Golden Teens and Families
When typical teenagers go to school each weekday, chances are they don’t even think about having enough food to eat or wonder where they will sleep that night. And they probably don’t worry about...
View ArticleWhy HOA Legislative Reform is Needed
Homeowner’s Association (HOA) legislative reform has been an elusive issue for the past 25 years. The number of HOA homeowner complaints to the State’s HOA Office have been in the thousands in the...
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Colorado Symphony asks concertgoers to donate instruments
Orchestra’s partnership with Bringing Music to Life will benefit underfunded school music programs across Colorado By Steve Blatt Starting December 3, Colorado Symphony musicians won’t be the only...
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Holiday Light Run & Toy Drive
Denver Northwest Moms on the Run is hosting a holiday light run on Dec. 6 to benefit Jeffco Action Center. Help us bring joy with toys and meet one of Jeffco’s greatest needs this month — new toys for...
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Holiday Lighting without Overloading Your Circuits
Homeowners may not think of their circuit breakers when planning out their holiday lighting displays, but maybe they should. According to the National Fire Protection Association, holiday decorations...
View ArticleHoliday gift ideas for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers
Holidays can be stressful enough, but when you add in a person living with dementia, gatherings with family and friends become more complex. Finding the right gift for our loved ones can be...
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Anythink Wright Farms now offers EnChroma glasses for checkout
Eyewear for color blindness enhances experiences for adults and children By Larissa Babiak Anythink Wright Farms now offers EnChroma glasses for checkout by adults and children with color blindness,...
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Family Tree Holidays of Hope receives $5,000 in Applewood Plumbing’s...
Representatives of Family Tree receiving a $5,000 contribution from Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric. In this holiday season’s Caring Community Giveaway, Applewood Plumbing Heating &...
View ArticleCreating an immersive 360° video experience
It really wasn’t that long ago that we used film processing services to develop our hardcopy photographs. It was time-consuming and a hassle. The idea of dropping off film to a photography lab is...
View ArticleWhen Santa Came Down with Covid
By Philip Brien Clarke When Santa came down with CovidIn 2021The North Pole elves grew anxiousNo one was having funHis test showed he had DeltaAnd Omicron as wellDespite his vax and boosterThe old man...
View ArticleAfter Santa
By Philip Brien Clarke As a kid, there was nothing… not one thing, that rivalled the excitement generated by Santa’s travel plans. Oh man, I had a concrete vision of his flight, in and out of clouds,...
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Food for Hope Receives $10,000 Donation From Larry H. Miller Dealerships...
In the spirit of the holiday season, Larry H. Miller Dealerships continued its annual delivery of financial gifts to nonprofits that are making a difference in communities across the Front Range. This...
View ArticleSpectacular 1,192-acre Goltra property near Golden preserved
Longtime priority acquisition to be funded by land exchange with Martin Marietta Materials By Matt Robbins Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) has closed on and now owns 1,192 acres of the Goltra...
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Giving Machines offer winter break activity for whole family to help community
A long winter break and concerns about indoor gatherings have families looking for outdoor activities to celebrate the holidays. Light the World Giving Machines are a thoughtful and festive way to...
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