Acres Green, CO News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/acres-green-co The latest Acres Green, CO news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Soldiers honor own by running in 5K The Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch held its 5th Annual Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning. The race, which began at Shea Stadium in Redstone Park,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4772821/soldiers-honor-own-by-running-in-5k Police blotter: Man with gun outside school busted Incidents reported by Littleton Police MAN ARRESTED ON WEAPON CHARGE Police arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male on suspicion of weapons offenses on Nov. 24. Police were... http://www.yourstreet.com/4765885/police-blotter-man-with-gun-outside-school-busted Sign up for City of Castle Pines North news CASTLE PINES NORTH, Colo., Dec. 1, 2008 - The City of Castle Pines North has a new service on its Web site to help keep citizens informed about official city activities.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4765884/sign-up-for-city-of-castle-pines-north-news Highlands Ranch man revived, then dies after E-470 rollover The Colorado State Patrol says alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor in a one-vehicle crash that killed a Highlands Ranch man. http://www.yourstreet.com/4765279/highlands-ranch-man-revived-then-dies-after-e-470-rollover Metro District ponders owning historic mansion Before rows of meandering subdivisions popped up in Highlands Ranch, cattle roamed the hills. The Highlands Ranch Mansion is a throwback to this time, and the Metro District is... http://www.yourstreet.com/4763959/metro-district-ponders-owning-historic-mansion December Book Reviews from Highlands Ranch Library The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba 's Struggle for Freedom By Margarita Engle JNF 811.54 ENG The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba 's Struggle for Freedom has won praise from... http://www.yourstreet.com/4763969/december-book-reviews-from-highlands-ranch-library CIBER Hires VP Greenwood Village, Colorado-based CIBER, a provider of IT outsourcing services, said today that it has hired Anthony D'Ambrosi as the firm's Senior Vice President and Chief... http://www.yourstreet.com/4763577/ciber-hires-vp Community invited to "The Nativity" A new holiday event, "The Nativity," an interfaith celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, will be held Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 1939 E.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759623/community-invited-to-the-nativity Welcome Christmas season with “The Nativity” A new holiday event, "The Nativity," an interfaith celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, will be held Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 1939 E.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759518/welcome-christmas-season-with-the-nativity Highlands Ranch rabbi grieves Mumbai deaths of colleague, his wife In Colorado, Rabbi Avi Mintz monitored the news from Mumbai, India, relentlessly, hoping the terrorist attacks did not take the life of his childhood friend and colleague. http://www.yourstreet.com/4756486/highlands-ranch-rabbi-grieves-mumbai-deaths-of-colleague-his-wife 3-Car Wreck Ties Up I-25 Traffic A 3-car crash on Interstate 25 caused major backups on the southbound side of the highway Thursday afternoon. It happened near the Surrey Ridge exit just south of metro Denver... http://www.yourstreet.com/4743980/3-car-wreck-ties-up-i-25-traffic Oh So Charming Cottage Opens Its Pink Door Monthly Opening its pink front door just two days a month, the Oh, So Charming Cottage offers changing collections of vintage furniture and decor elements that have been charmed for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4743814/oh-so-charming-cottage-opens-its-pink-door-monthly Highlands Ranch turkey trot honors fallen soldier It was solemn yet spirited in Highlands Ranch, where Colorado National Guard soldiers participated this morning in the Turkey Day 5K Family Fun Run in honor of a fallen... http://www.yourstreet.com/4743427/highlands-ranch-turkey-trot-honors-fallen-soldier Highlands Ranch turkey trot honors fallen soldier Highlands Ranch turkey trot honors fallen soldier http://www.yourstreet.com/4743271/highlands-ranch-turkey-trot-honors-fallen-soldier Metro Denver Coyote Attacks on the Rise DENVER - Some area veterinarians are reporting a recent increase in the number of coyote attacks. Dr. Andrew Jackson at Animal Hospital Specialty Center in Highlands Ranch says... http://www.yourstreet.com/4739857/metro-denver-coyote-attacks-on-the-rise Dec. 6 Photos with Santa Denver area families are invited to have their photos taken with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Meadows Market Center of Keller Williams Realty,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738036/dec-6-photos-with-santa Canine buddies help kids improve reading skills Entering into a quiet back room of the Highlands Ranch Library, two little girls shyly peek at the golden retriever lying on the floor. They giggle as they take their places... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738035/canine-buddies-help-kids-improve-reading-skills Littleton Post Office hosting eBay Day-Wed, Dec 10 New eBay-ers & holiday shippers welcome Littleton Main Post Office invites area customers to buy, sell & have fun at eBay Day at the Post Office - Wed., Dec. 10 LITTLETON, CO -... http://www.yourstreet.com/4737569/littleton-post-office-hosting-ebay-day-wed-dec-10 Littleton Post Office to host eBay Day-Wed, Dec 10 New eBay-ers & holiday shippers welcome Littleton Main Post Office invites area customers to buy, sell & have fun at eBay Day at the Post Office - Wed., Dec. 10 LITTLETON, CO -... http://www.yourstreet.com/4737564/littleton-post-office-to-host-ebay-day-wed-dec-10 Castle Pines Village Wins Top Golf Award Colorado's most celebrated golf community, Castle Pines Village, was named 2009's #2 Best Residential Golf Course in the U.S. by Golfweek Magazine. For more than 20 years,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4727264/castle-pines-village-wins-top-golf-award Secure64 Signs Hosting Firm Secure64 Software Corp., a Denver area company, reported Tuesday that an established international Web hosting firm will deploy Secure64's flagship product at all of its data... http://www.yourstreet.com/4726323/secure64-signs-hosting-firm Bomb squad probes suspicious package in Highlands Ranch The Douglas County Bomb Squad investigated a suspicious package found under C-470 at Broadway early today, forcing the closure of Broadway for a short time. The sheriff's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4726425/bomb-squad-probes-suspicious-package-in-highlands-ranch Community effort enlarges preserve, open space Theshared vision of a long-time former resident, Greenwood Village officials, a developer, civic groupsand others has resulted in an enlarged open space and community nature... http://www.yourstreet.com/4720853/community-effort-enlarges-preserve-open-space Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion Celebrate the holidays while you experience Highlands Ranch's historic past at the Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p... http://www.yourstreet.com/4718176/holiday-celebration-at-the-highlands-ranch-mansion Student From Centennial Named Rhodes Scholar A Yale University student from Centennial, Colo., is one of 32 men and women selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2009. http://www.yourstreet.com/4712657/student-from-centennial-named-rhodes-scholar Student from Centennial named Rhodes Scholars A Yale University student from Centennial, Colo., is one of 32 men and women selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2009. http://www.yourstreet.com/4712910/student-from-centennial-named-rhodes-scholars Student from Centennial named Rhodes Scholars DENVER - A Yale University student from Centennial, Colo., is one of 32 men and women selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2009. http://www.yourstreet.com/4713291/student-from-centennial-named-rhodes-scholars Toastmaster scores major win in speaking contest Simply Speaking Toastmasters Club member Connie Akins took the top award in the Denver Metro Division Evaluation Contest before a packed audience at the Highlands Ranch... http://www.yourstreet.com/4707797/toastmaster-scores-major-win-in-speaking-contest Honoring Sgt. Jon Stiles DENVER - Hundreds of friends, family, fellow Guardsmen along with Patriot Guard Riders attended the funeral of Colorado Army National Guard Sgt. Jon Stiles at Fort Logan... http://www.yourstreet.com/4707799/honoring-sgt-jon-stiles Trot Off That Turkey Special! Trot off the turkey special! Mention you saw us on Yourhub and receive ½ price at our group class at Adventures In Dance for Friday Nov. 28 th at 8pm. (Come warm your toes after... http://www.yourstreet.com/4703568/trot-off-that-turkey-special HOSPICE HOSTS 5th ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Sharon Cooper Associates, Ltd. 16 Inverness Place East, Suite E-200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 303-790-2020 sharoncooper@qwest.net www.sharoncooper.com HOSPICE HOSTS 5th ANNUAL... http://www.yourstreet.com/4702477/hospice-hosts-5th-annual-holiday-tree-lighting Welcoming home Colorado Guardman Sgt. Jon Stiles U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli AURORA, Colo. - Colorado Army National Guard Sgt. Jon Stiles of Highlands Ranch, Colo., was welcomed home, Nov. 19, in a private... http://www.yourstreet.com/4698933/welcoming-home-colorado-guardman-sgt-jon-stiles Flags lowered in honor of fallen soldier Flags will be lowered on public buildings throughout Colorado today in honor of a soldier from Highlands Ranch who died in Afghanistan. http://www.yourstreet.com/4697688/flags-lowered-in-honor-of-fallen-soldier Craig briefs for Nov. 21 Gov. Bill Ritter ordered that both the United States flag and the Colorado state flag be lowered on all public buildings throughout Colorado today in honor of Sgt. Jonnie Stiles... http://www.yourstreet.com/4696587/craig-briefs-for-nov-21 Thousands caught in economic squeeze pack job fairs across state The state declared Thursday "Keep Colorado Working Day" — and thousands of applicants filled job fairs from Durango and Colorado Springs to Denver. "I've got to get a job," said... http://www.yourstreet.com/4695184/thousands-caught-in-economic-squeeze-pack-job-fairs-across-state Flags to be lowered Friday to honor fallen soldier Flags will be lowered on public buildings throughout Colorado on Friday in honor of a soldier from Highlands Ranch who died in Afghanistan. http://www.yourstreet.com/4692499/flags-to-be-lowered-friday-to-honor-fallen-soldier Sharing Genealogy for the Holidays The Highlands Ranch Genealogy Society is celebrating "Home for the Holidays" at the Highlands Ranch Library (9292 Ridgeline Boulevard). Join the group from 7 to 9 p.m. on... http://www.yourstreet.com/4690021/sharing-genealogy-for-the-holidays Share a Great Book with a Special Girl The Neighborhood Library at Lone Tree ( 8827 Lone Tree Parkway) will host its Mother/Daughter Book Club on Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. Girls in grades 4-6 and a significant... http://www.yourstreet.com/4690020/share-a-great-book-with-a-special-girl My Phone Call with Betsy Markey I started the primary season this year working for John Edwards campaign, once he dropped out, I found a staff position on Mike Collins congressional campaign. Mike was a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4692007/my-phone-call-with-betsy-markey Third-graders try their hand at writing novel A classroom of third-graders at Douglas County's Acres Green Elementary School will also be a classroom of novelists by the end of November. http://www.yourstreet.com/4687084/third-graders-try-their-hand-at-writing-novel Bruins look to add to dominance Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village has had a dominant fall season, winning the Class 5A state championship in volleyball, boys cross country and boys tennis. The... http://www.yourstreet.com/4686329/bruins-look-to-add-to-dominance Teenager Reports Attempted Kidnapping CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Police in Arapahoe County are looking for a suspect who is wanted for the attempted kidnapping of a teenaged girl in a residential neighborhood. http://www.yourstreet.com/4681256/teenager-reports-attempted-kidnapping Lien-Based Personal Injury Voc/Rehab Services Greenwood Village, CO, November 19, 2008 -- Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC, a Colorado plaintiff's financial services firm, announces the addition of a lien-based ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4680697/lien-based-personal-injury-voc-rehab-services Crane driver dies in Greenwood Village The driver of a runaway mobile crane died Tuesday after he swerved to miss a pickup driven by a co-worker then was pinned by the 18-ton rig before he could jump free. http://www.yourstreet.com/4677946/crane-driver-dies-in-greenwood-village Runaway crane kills operator in Greenwood Village A worker was killed Tuesday morning when the crane he was operating ran off the road in Greenwood Village. http://www.yourstreet.com/4677440/runaway-crane-kills-operator-in-greenwood-village Operator killed when crane crashes into creek bed GREENWOOD VILLAGE - A mobile crane operator is dead after he lost control of the machinery and tumbled into a creek bed near Greenwood Village, just south of Denver. http://www.yourstreet.com/4675880/operator-killed-when-crane-crashes-into-creek-bed Schwarzenegger opens climate summit with Obama Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills today. Governors from Asia, South and North America are meeting in California this... http://www.yourstreet.com/4674301/schwarzenegger-opens-climate-summit-with-obama Groundbreaking for The Ridge at Centennial Centennial, CO, Nov. 17 Kelmore Development Corporation, a Centennial-based real estate development company, broke ground on their new office campus project "The Ridge at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4674127/groundbreaking-for-the-ridge-at-centennial Operator Killed When Crane Crashes Into Creek Bed A mobile crane operator is dead after he lost control of the machinery and tumbled into a creek bed near Greenwood Village, just south of Denver. http://www.yourstreet.com/4673800/operator-killed-when-crane-crashes-into-creek-bed Driver of runaway crane crushed to death The mobile crane driver swerved to avoid his buddy in a pickup in fatal accident in Greenwood Village. http://www.yourstreet.com/4673385/driver-of-runaway-crane-crushed-to-death