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All children encouraged to Tri the Rock May 20

All you have to do is tri! The Town of Castle Rock’s child-friendly triathlon is back for the seventh time this year.

Mother’s Day Data on Single Moms from National Match.com Study

Over one third (38.7%) of the 107 million singles living in the United States[1] are parents, and for this group, finding romance is still top of mind as evident in the fact that over 45% of Match.com members have children. Ahead of Mother’s Day, Match.com took a closer look at the profile of today’s single mom to better understand their wants, needs and the unique factors they face while dating.

Texting, Sexting and Teens: Is it worth Your Future?

In today’s fast-paced world, texting and instant messaging has become commonplace among most of the population with people of all ages enjoying the quick and easy text message as a way to hold an on the run conversation. 

Three new rides to open at Elitch Gardens

Three new rides to open at Elitch Gardens

Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park announced today that three new rides will open this summer.  Tube Top, a twisting, twirling, totally-enclosed tube slide is going into Elitch Gardens’ water park while a fresh new look for the theme park’s KiddieLand will feature Rockin’ Tug and Tike Bikes, two new children’s rides. New custom-produced shows, that bring the audience into the act, promise yet another season of exciting entertainment in downtown Denver.  And the best news is - all rides and shows are free with park admission.

McDonald’s offering free breakfast to all Colorado 3rd – 5th graders

McDonald’s offering free breakfast to all Colorado 3rd – 5th graders

 

Colorado McDonald’s restaurants will be giving a FREE breakfast to 3rd - 5th graders before they take their TCAP Assessment Test the morning of March 6th. In an effort to help improve scores, McDonald’s is providing a free Egg McMuffin and milk or Minute Maid orange juice to children 11 and under accompanied by a parent/guardian.

The FREE breakfast is part of a daily allowance of nutrition and energy. The Egg McMuffin and 1% milk jug provides 400 calories, 14.5 fat grams, 26 grams of protein and 0 grams of trans fat. The Egg McMuffin and small Minute Maid orange juice provides 450 calories, 0 fat grams, 20 g of protein and 0 grams of trans fat.

McDonald’s owners, who are community member and parents themselves, know the importance of starting the day with a nutritious breakfast, which many children do not have before they start their school day.

Governor releases state’s plan to help ensure every child in Colorado learns to read.

 

Gov. John Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia today announced the state’s plan to help ensure every child in Colorado learns to read. The Colorado Reads: The Early Literacy Initiative report was released as part of the week-long events planned for Colorado Literacy Week, Feb. 27 – March 2.

85% of uninsured coloradans cite cost as the reason for not buying health insurance

Affordability is the primary reason that uninsured Coloradans did not buy health insurance, according to the 2011 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS). Released today, The Affordability of Health Insurance in Colorado issue brief examines in-depth why Coloradans are uninsured, including their ability and willingness to pay for health insurance, how much they believe they can afford and what they now pay for out-of-pocket expenses. The brief also addresses the consequences of being uninsured in Colorado.