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Centaurus BBall Beats Broomfield in 2x OVERTIME!!!
    The game was a PAGE TURNER!!! The Centaurus Girls Basketball brought their game on Thursday night to beat the reknown Broomfield!! It was Amazing. Marissa Ortega was at her best. I am sure there are tons of pictures out there. You have got to go get them. A packed gym, standing room only, and a fan base Tebow would be proud of. Amazing!!!

Submitted by Debora Langer
Lafayette ,  CO
CO
January 19, 2012

Student Made Dean's List after a year Abroad
    Leslie Dong, a Freshman International Affairs and Political Science major at the University of Colorado, Boulder has made the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2011. The Dean’s List requires that a student hold a 3.75 or better GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 graded credit hours of coursework for the given semester. This achievement ranks Leslie among the top students at CU despite her gap year of studying abroad in China for a full year. She is now fluent and literate in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Submitted by Fendy Kao
Louisville ,  CO
January 8, 2012

Someone's Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane
    A young woman, known only as ‘Jane Doe’ was found murdered in April 1954, west of Boulder. The local community raised the funds to bury her; then 50 years later they rallied again-all in the hopes of providing an identification and returning her remains to her family.
Author Silvia Pettem’s presentation chronicles the investigation and its successful conclusion as Jane Doe was reburied in her former grave in Boulder

Submitted by Lafayette Historical Society
Lafayette ,  CO
January 2, 2012

Start the New Year With New Art Events in Lafayett
    Start the new year with a visit to the Lafayette Public Library to see "Wilderness Drawings," a solo art exhibition of Sullivan's work during the month of January. Colorado artist J. B. Sullivan's exquisite drawings of wildlife require hundreds of hours to complete. Working with just a pencil and occasional colored pencil, his work tells the unique story of the animals he meets.

On January 28,Sullivan presents "Art and Soul" a live story telling event at the Library, 775 W Baseline Road, 2:00 - 3:00. Listen to his wilderness adventures that become the subjects of Sullivan's art. A professor of public speaking, Sullivan gives an entertaining and educational talk appropriate for all ages.

The Best of Show award was recently bestowed on "Hunter's Blind," a Sandhill Cranes drawing by Sullivan at the Lafayette Community Art Show. His work has been juried into the prestigious Top 100 Paint the Parks national competition and is shown at art venues and festivals across Colorado. View J. B. Sullivan's online art gallery at www.jsullivanart.com.

Submitted by Kaye Sullivan
Lafayette ,  CO
December 29, 2011

Snow Polar Bears
    Go to Church Lane to see the fabulous family of snow poloar bears on the front lawn. :) Enjoy!

Submitted by Tricia Hamilton
Louisville ,  CO
CO
December 22, 2011

Primal Wear Signature Sponsor for Tour de Cure
    The American Diabetes Association announces that Primal Wear, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded and custom technical cycling clothing, is the Signature Sponsor for Tour de Cure Colorado 2012. Primal Wear continues its support of the Stop Diabetes® movement by sponsoring Tour de Cure® Colorado on August 18, 2012 at Boulder County Fairgrounds, the American Diabetes Association’s annual cycling event that raises money to help change the future of diabetes and help stop its devastating complications. Primal Wear will also be the Official Apparel Partner for Southern Colorado Tour de Cure and Montana Tour de Cure.

Primal is currently the supplier for all Tour de Cure cycling apparel and the apparel provider for the National Red Rider program, which recognizes riders with diabetes. Primal is also the preferred custom cycling apparel vendor for all Tour de Cure teams and clubs.

"We are proud to take our involvement with the Tour de Cure and the ADA to the next level," said Dave Edwards, Primal Wear founder and CEO. "Our hope is to help expand the platform of the Association, increase diabetes awareness nationwide and raise much needed funds for the cause."

In addition to the sponsorship commitment, Primal will be offering its Gives Back program to all Tour de Cure cycling teams to assist in fundraising for the event.

The Gives Back program takes the total of a fundraising team’s apparel order and donates 15% of that amount back to the charity or organization. More information on the program for Tour de Cure Teams can be found at: http://www.primalwear.com/t-tourdecure.aspx

"We are very excited to have Primal Wear onboard as a signature partner," said Kelly Jackson, Tour de Cure Director, Colorado and Montana. "Their commitment to the event through their partnership, apparel and the Gives Back Program brings us that much closer to stopping this disease that affects 316,000 people in Colorado. With diabetes growing at near-epidemic proportions, the support of local businesses like Primal Wear is crucial."

Register for a local ride at diabetes.org/tour. Tour de Cure Colorado - Saturday, August 18, 2012 starting at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.

More than 50,000 cyclists and volunteers across the country are taking the ride of their life by helping raise funds for the nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes. Tour de Cure is designed for anyone from the occasional to the experienced cyclist with routes from 10-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides. The route will feature rest stops with food to fuel the journey and volunteers to cheer riders on. The Tour de Cure raises funds through registration fees and pledges collected by the cyclists.

Primal Wear, founded in 1992 by avid cyclists, manufactures highly technical and authentic cycling clothing and some of the most recognizable jerseys in the world. Primal Wear (www.primalwear.com) has stayed true to its grassroots culture while steadily growing its customer base by providing branded and custom clothing to hundreds of thousands of cyclists every year from around the globe. As a company of die-hard cyclists committed to improving the sport, and designers dedicated to innovation and creativity, Primal Wear keeps in touch with the soul of the sport and its business.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly
consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org/colorado. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

Submitted by Jaclyn H.
Denver ,  CO
December 19, 2011

ELITE Italian Equestrian Line Pops Up in Denver
    ELITE Italian Equestrian Line Pops Up in Denver


December 14, 2011, Take a break from the cold during the holiday rush this weekend and step into the newest pop-up store in Cherry Creek. Booming in Europe, Animo has recently broken into the U.S. market and has chosen Denver for the home of its first retail experience. The Italian equestrian-inspired line offers fashion-forward, highly technical riding apparel as well as luxury lifestyle pieces for men, women, and children. Animo strives to provides riders with the most comfortable and technical apparel to assist in overall athletic performance. Coupled with their youthful style, Animo amps up the traditional equestrian apparel, and takes it to the next level of style and performance.


Bridging the gap between technical and fashion is Animo’s signature lifestyle jacket, Larissa. Offering a waterproof, 2-way stretch exterior, the Larissa is lightweight and provides a warm barrier from the elements. This go-to jacket was designed with the finest details from the asymmetrical zipper to the detachable hood, making it the perfect jacket for the trendsetting, sophisticated woman. The Larisa is priced at $799 and is available in Navy Blue, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Bluette, and Black.


About Animo

For the last 6 years with its innovatively youthful and fashionable collection, Animo has brought color, style, and technology to equestrian stores all throughout Europe. Using the latest high-end technical materials allows Animo to offer total comfort and increase athletic performance for competitive riders of all disciplines. The enthusiasm and the desire to be number one drives Animo to design a style that is fresh and fashionable, and above all, has the unique Made In Italy trademark.


Pop-Up store information:

2426 East Third Street, Cherry Creek, CO

Open December 15th, 16th, and 17th | Complimentary Wine & Hors D’ouevres

10% off purchase of $400 or more


For further information, contact:

Armando Hassey | 303.910.6459 | armando@usanimo.com | www.usanimo.com

Submitted by Sarah Watson
Boulder ,  CO
CO
December 15, 2011

Sanders - Depa Engagement
    Christopher Depa, son of Paul and Eva Depa, and Alexandra Sanders, daughter of Bev and Collins Sanders, are engaged to be married in Boulder, CO on August 4, 2012. Chris and Alex are graduates of Centaurus High School and currently live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Submitted by Alexandra Sanders
Colorado Springs ,  CO
December 9, 2011

Blue Christmas service
    On December 20 at 7:30pm the First United Methodist Church of Lafayette, 1255 Centaur Village DR, Lafayette will hold a Blue Christmas service for those who are struggling with the Holiday season. Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, experiencing a job loss, struggling with illness or for whom the holidays are just plain hard,you are welcome to attend this special service.

Submitted by First United Methodist Church
Lafayette ,  CO
December 6, 2011

SmileLogic helps local kids with a Free Dental Day
    On Saturday, November 12, the office of SmileLogic, Inc. hosted a "Free Dental Day" for kids in the Superior, Louisville and Lafayette area. Fifteen kids ranging from 2-17 years old received a free cleaning, x-rays, screening and a fluoride treatment. This free clinic served those who do not have regular access to dental hygiene care.

SmileLogic is located near Rock Creek at 403 Summit Blvd. #202. www.smile-logic.com

Another clinic day will be set for the first quarter of 2012.

Submitted by Angie Rhoades
Broomfield ,  CO
CO
November 28, 2011