Apr 16 2019
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army. USMC veterans who fought in the battle were recently recognized at the meeting of Coopers Troopers held at the American Legion Post 161 in …
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Apr 09 2019
The Magic Mountain Community Archaeology Project, devoted to studying one of the most significant archaeological sites along Colorado’s Front Range, will receive the 2019 Award for Excellence in Public Education from the Society for American Archaeology at its annual meeting next month. The Society’s awards recognize and honor knowledge and professional achievements at all career …
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Apr 02 2019
18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler is pleased to announce the dates for the 2019 Spring Citizens Academy. This free, seven-week academy will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 8 to June 19 in the Douglas County office, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock. Each of the seven classes …
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Mar 23 2019
The popular Senior Connection Show, for active seniors… and anyone planning to become one… will be held on March 26. This is our seventh year at Heritage Todd Creek, a golf retirement community just five miles east of I-25 and south of Highway 7 in Thornton. The show will be held in the main clubhouse …
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Mar 19 2019
Charlotte Haymore is bringing her Women 50+ Success Conference to Denver’s Double Tree Hotel, 3203 Quebec St. March 30 & 31, with lunch, insightful workshops, panel discussion and the 50+ Big Slumber Party. The cost of attending is $179. Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Double Tree Hotel directly at 303-329-5298 and mention …
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Mar 11 2019
Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver Health CEO Dr. Robin D. Wittenstein and Denver Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) Executive Director Bob McDonald today highlighted a new Treatment on Demand pilot program that offers patients, struggling with opioid misuse, medically assisted treatment the same day they come to Denver Health for support. The pilot, which began …
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Mar 05 2019
Colorado Senior Lobby welcomes all adult citizens to attend Senior Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. This year’s event is being held in its entirety at the historic Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 1370 Grant Street in Denver – diagonally across the street from the Capitol. Burrito and bagel breakfast is from …
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Feb 26 2019
Please join Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book for conversations about the experience of war and coming home again at two Denver libraries this spring: Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 Irving Street, Denver, 80204, on March 3, 10, & 17, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High …
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Feb 19 2019
Colorado Parks and Wildlife modified the state parks entrance fees as of Jan. 1, 2019. This is the first increase to park entry fees since 2010. Based on visitor feedback, CPW begins offering a hangtag park pass option that is tied to an individual instead of a vehicle, allowing an individual to use the hangtag …
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Feb 12 2019
Denver and 16 Colorado local governments filed suit against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. The lawsuit alleges that the jurisdictions continue to suffer the consequences of the companies’ aggressive marketing and excessive distribution of prescription opioids, while deliberately down-playing the risks of addiction and overdose. “These companies knew better, and they still allowed the …
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Feb 05 2019
The Season Finale concert, Classical Evolution!, with harpsichordist Jory Vinikour Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Colorado—Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra (PMC) will be ending their concert season with Classical Evolution!, performed in three locations: Friday, February 22, 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Denver (1373 Grant St, Denver, CO), Saturday, February 23, 7:30 pm at Mountain …
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Jan 29 2019
By Rene Green It’s a new year and time to create a new you! If you are 60 years of age or older and you feel you need a new lease on life or a new commitment, and want to be a part of something wonderful, become a contestant in the 2019 Ms. Colorado Senior …
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