The First Annual WackyW bike race will be held September 10, 2011 (9-10-11) to directly benefit Douglas County Schools. The race has three options, the family course of 7 miles, the long course of 34 mile and the longer course of 55 miles. Pricing for the races is as follow with $5 of the family [...]
Douglas County Schools fundraiser bike race WackyW – Susie Wargin event
August 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Great Choice Douglas County: 3 Families Struggles with DougCO Scholarships
August 16, 2011 By 5 Comments
The loss of a child’s scholarship: The journey of three families by Karen Piper – Education Choice Expert, Guest Blogger It was as if the earth’s rotations slowed down for a moment. Friday afternoon, August 12, 2011, and the Judge’s verdict was finally in. It was nearly two months since the ACLU, Taxpayers for Public [...]
Douglas County Winter Weather Advisory information
December 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
A winter weather advisory is in effect throughout Douglas County today and 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected with the higher amounts south of town and that means us folks. What does that mean to you? Colorado is nationally known for it’s snow and severe weather, however the locals know that this is [...]
Cold Weather Car Tips from the State of Colorado
December 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Is you car ready for winter? The leading cause of death during winter storms is from automobile or other transportation accidents. Be prepared for winter by having an emergency kit in each of your cars. The kit should include: a battery powered radio (with fresh batteries), flashlight and extra batteries, blanket, jumper cables, fire extinguisher [...]
Christmas Church Services in Castle Rock Colorado 2010
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services in Castle Rock Colorado Even if you aren’t a regular church goer, there are lots of families that like to attend a nice Candlelight or Children’s Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Church service. I’ve tried to consolidate that information for you here so you can find a church [...]
Douglas County Library new book club program – Press Release
December 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Book Club Express announced at the Douglas County Library Book Club Express makes it easy to reserve a whole set of books for your book club: easy online system, up to six months in advance, keep items for up to six weeks. Books are provided in kit form. Each kit includes multiple copies of a [...]
Starbucks 12 Days of Holiday sharing specials are half way over.
December 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
Starbucks has been offering specials at their locations nationwide for the first 6 days of December. Today’s special is pretty awesome! Buy a pound of coffee and get a $5 starbucks card free! You just can’t beat that. Douglas County Starbucks Locations Parker Colorado Starbucks Starbucks 11153 South Parker Road, Parker – (720) 842-0305 < [...]
Horse Back Riding Opportunities in Douglas County CO
September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For more information, please go to Trails and Maps or contact the Division of Open Space and Natural Resources. You may also contact Colorado State Parks at 303.866.3203 ext. 337 for additional equestrian trails. Property Name Water Trails Miles Surface Toilet Parking Hitch Picnic Bayou Gulch Regional Park No Yes 3 Crusher fines Yes Yes [...]
Hikes, birdwalks, art classes and star gazing at Roxborough Parker Douglas County CO
May 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Roxborough State Park is both beautiful, peaceful and educational. The month of May holds many delights for local residents at this Douglas County open space. *May 11, 18, 25, 2010 Roxborough Kids Hour 10 a.m. Bring your dids to the park for fun activities, stories, and/or short nature hikes. Programs vary depending on kid’s ages. [...]
