Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana on August 29 as a powerful Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour and Texas residents suffered a winter storm this year that left millions without power after a days-long cold snap. These events left hundreds cold, hungry, helpless and even homeless. And while most Coloradoans …
read moreInspired by our friends at the Denver Post, rather than the well-traveled leaf-peeping sites, we’re suggesting a visit to a small mountain town destination that is beautiful to see in the fall. The spot we picked is about three hours from Aurora-Denver, and 30 minutes north of Aspen. With plenty to see and doo and …
read moreA healthy garden has a balance of good bugs that keep the bad ones under control. But when you grab a chemical pesticide to get rid of the unwanted insects, it will kill the good ones, too and throw your garden out of balance. Plus the EPA says exposure to certain chemicals in pesticides is …
read moreSummers at the Aurora Reservoir is the what Life at the Lake is all about. Within minutes from your front door in Southshore you can be sinking your toes in the warm white sand, or swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and splish-splashing around in 800 acres of cool blue water! It’s also the perfect place for …
read moreEver wish there was a nearby farmers market that didn’t happen on the weekend? Your wish just came true with Stanley Marketplace’s Friday Farm + Flea Market! Every Friday this summer, you can get fresh local produce as well as enjoy an old-fashioned flea market, complete with live entertainment! Plus, this weekend don’t miss the …
read moreThis summer will require advanced planning to make sure you don’t miss the events you’re looking forward to. Don’t wait until the last minute and be disappointed by a “sold out” message on the website—check out these exciting summer happenings in Aurora and Denver and get your tickets NOW!
read moreIt’s the news we’ve all been waiting for, after a year-long construction process, The Lighthouse will be open for business this weekend! Grab your swimsuits, your sunscreen and your favorite shades and plan your first visit to the second rec center and pool in Southshore! The eight lane pool will be ready to welcome swimmers …
read moreTeachers at Southshore schools have been anchors this year, holding everybody steady through the rocky waves and uncertain waters of a pandemic-stricken world. So how can we thank these calm navigators, who are likely as ready as the rest of us to return to normalcy? Here are some teacher appreciation ideas as we near the …
read moreChildren around the world stopped attending school this spring, to shield them and their contacts from the Covid-19 virus. And while we don’t fully understand the susceptibility of children to catch and spread the virus, there are lots of opinions circulating about the wisdom of kids returning to in-class learning. But most experts agree that …
read moreSome might call these rainy-day DIY projects, but with the mercury rising, (baby it’s hot outside!) we need some crafts to do with a little A/C! Here are some cool (every which way), productive, indoor DIY projects to help you beat the heat!
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