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Column: Pirates make annual landing at Northglenn

When you live in a landlocked state like Colorado, it’s probably a safe bet that you don’t really think of pirates all that often. I mean, why would you? more

Clarke Reader | 9/12/23 11:22 AM

Olde Town Shindig brings art and fun to Arvada

The sun was shining and Olde Town was filled with art for the first Olde Town Shindig: An Arts and Music Festival. more

Lillian Fuglei
Special to Colorado Community Media | 9/11/23 11:07 AM

Adams County, Anythink libraries name Poet Laureate

Anything Libraries, Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts bring poetry to the communities. Kerrie Joy was chosen as the inaugural Adams County Poet Laureate "Sincerely," according to a … more

Belen Ward
bward@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 9/5/23 12:08 PM

Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center

It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr. Seuss is famous the world over for the fantastical and surreal worlds he created and populated with characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and The Lorax. more

Clarke Reader | 9/5/23 11:22 AM

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Home Insurance: An Overview for First Time Homebuyers

There are countless things to consider when buying your first home. Is the home in a good neighborhood to raise kids? What’s the commute like? Can you afford it? What about ensuring your new … View more Post your news

Column: Making ’Beautiful’ music at the Arvada Center

For those who are unfamiliar, a jukebox musical is a show that features tunes most audiences are familiar with. And that kind of show is practically made for “Beautiful,” the story of singer, songwriter and all-around legend Carole King. more

Clarke Reader | 9/1/23 08:14 AM

Column: Garden Conservancy returns with Open Days

As we roll into late summer here in Colorado, we’re also entering the best time of year to be outside. more

Clarke Reader | 8/22/23 10:51 AM

Column: Benchmark Theatre explores gun rights

The issue of gun rights is one that almost everyone has an opinion about and has the rare distinction of being one that is literally costing lives as more and more time goes on. All of this makes … more

8/15/23 01:51 PM

Meet Arvada musician Deva Yoder

Coming from a family of musicians, Deva Yoder learned to play guitar on a discarded Christmas gift. more

Lillian Fuglei
lfuglei@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/11/23 08:21 AM

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Having a medical impact here and abroad. Dr. Terry Dunn honored for volunteer service, brings telemedicine to her practice

The pandemic has had worldwide ramifications causing changes in the way healthcare is provided, and in some cases, elevating access, specifically through telemedicine. Dr. Terry Dunn, owner of … View more Post your news

Column: The Barlow Band takes to Arvada Center

Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something different about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve seen heroes and peers perform on countless times in their life. more

Clarke Reader
Special to Colorado Community Media | 8/9/23 01:00 PM

Clive Cussler's legacy lives on through Arvada's classic car museum

Tucked away behind construction on Indiana Street is a collection of over 100 cars, some over 100 years old. The collector of these cars is none other than Clive Cussler. more

Lillian Fuglei
lfuglei@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/2/23 01:02 PM

Column: Rock down to Avenue Q at Miners Alley

When we’re young, the art and entertainment we connect to can really take a hold and shape who we are and what we like. Usually, that art remains in our past — something we think of fondly occasionally. But every now and then it gets an update that turns it into something else. more

Clarke Reader | 8/2/23 10:09 AM

Upcoming Country star Frank Ray adds hispanic flavor to Nashville sound

Navigating the music industry can be a trying journey for promising artists. From local act to police officer to family man, Frank Ray has taken a long path toward success in country music, and his … more

Carl Knauf
Special to Colorado Community Media | 8/1/23 03:31 PM

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Column: Mudapalooza splashes back at Northglenn

Has anyone ever really not had fun playing in the mud? It’s not something most of us get to do very often, which makes the opportunity to splash around pretty rare. more

Clarke Reader | 7/19/23 10:35 AM

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SECOR Cares Boasts New Executive Director - Food Insecurity Nonprofit Welcomes Familiar Face In New Role

Parker, CO - The nonprofit free food market, SECOR Cares, just selected a new Executive Director. Brie Dilley, the previous Director of Development, has been chosen to fill the Executive Director … View more Post your news

Arvada Harvest Festival 2017

9/7/17 01:19 PM

Arvada Harvest Fest

This year's Arvada Harvest Festival again featured a fantastic parade. Here are some of the sights from this year's festivities. more

9/12/14 02:06 PM

The final bow

After 23 years of owning and putting on shows at the Festival Playhouse, Charley and Donna Ault are closing the curtains and heading off to the next stage. “This is something we started thinking … more

Clarke Reader | 1/9/14 11:22 AM

Foundation hosts holiday tea

The tea, held at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, brought together families and alumni from several generations to celebrate the holidays and enjoy in an afternoon tea and raise awareness for the Arvada West High School … more

Crystal Anderson | 12/17/13 11:20 AM

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North metro transit groups celebrate their customers

Morning commuters boarding the light rail at Westminster Station got a sweet surprise Sept. 20. Representatives from the Regional Transportation District and Commuting Solutions handed out …

United Power powers up Xcel Energy

Colorado’s Xcel Energy will combine efforts with electric cooperative United Power to provide low-carbon, renewable electricity for its members in the North, the two companies announced. …

Reflections and lessons learned from the Coal Creek Canyon Flood a decade later

The Coal Creek Canyon Association recently commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 2013 Coal Creek Canyon Flood.

Arvada celebrates fall with 98th Harvest Festival

After yet another move, the 98th Arvada Harvest Festival returned from Sept. 8 through 10, bringing food and festivities to celebrate fall.

Mi Tierra Caliente brings authentic Michoacán-style cuisine to Arvada

Ayax Silva was just 16 years old when he started working in kitchens in his native Michoacán, Mexico. Silva was inspired by his mother, who taught him to cook from a young age and instilled in him the family traditions and recipes local to the region.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser talks opioids in Idaho Springs

Colorado’s share of a $1.37 billion opioid settlement against parent grocery company Kroger will be approximately $70 million, according to Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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Sports

Evergreen and Valor capture Jeffco League boys golf team titles

Three down, one to go.

Meet Evergreen High School’s new athletic director

To be in a small club of female athletic directors at Evergreen High School is a significant and historic milestone. But to hear Maddy Hornecker tell the story, it’s really not that big of a deal.

Arvada basketball players compete in Slovenia, Italy

When a team from Arvada is selected to compete in Slovenia and Italy as part of an International Basketball Academy showcase, that’s amore.

Ralston Valley’s defense turns away Mountain Vista in Zero Week

Ralston Valley’s defense made an early-season statement Friday night at Halftime Help Stadium.

Meet the Colorado man behind Pepper Pong

“What really my vision for this game was, going back 20 to 25 years, was something that you could play on any surface, and that anybody, regardless of age or ability could jump in and compete and have fun."

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