Brighton
Brighton Women Set Stage for Young Performers to Shine
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Metro Area News Media Specialist Performing a musical on a theatre stage is an amazing experience. It involves remembering an exhausting amount of lines and lyrics, executing precise movements in perfect harmony with all of the cast and of course, remembering to have fun while doing it so that the live…
Read MoreDean Banner Dedicates Life to Service, Helps Brighton Become JustServe City
By Allie Shortt, Brighton Stake Media Specialist & Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist When Dean Banner retired in 2007, he was just starting to go to work. Over the past 18 years, Banner has dedicated his retirement time to service and being an active member of his church and community. He and his wife,…
Read MoreBrighton Youth Collect 6,000 Pounds of Food for Community
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist Teens and pre-teens made a huge difference in the Brighton community by collecting an incredible 6,000 pounds of food as part of a community food drive. The youth collected canned and non-perishable foods from their schools, their family and friends and even by going door-to-door and collecting food…
Read MoreDenver North Missionaries Have a New Leader
When was the last time you saw a pair of missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints walking down the street, knocking at your front door, or riding bikes in your neighborhood? Most of us have come to recognize the familiar white shirts and black nametags that are customary for these missionaries.…
Read MoreLocal Author Chosen as Adult Fiction Winner of the Indie Author Project
The Indie Author Project runs a regional annual contest to identify the best-published books in each region in both adult and young adult fiction. The 2023 Colorado winner in the adult fiction category is Cindy Gunderson, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her book, “Yes, AND” is about 2 unlikely…
Read MoreHigh School Seniors in Brighton Colorado Honor Their Teachers
On April 21st, 92 people gathered together at a local meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to honor education and the impact that a good teacher has on the life of a good student. Educators from Riverdale Ridge, Brighton High, Landmark Academy, Eagle Ridge Academy, Quist Middle School, Prairie View High…
Read MoreThe Bird Conservancy of the Rockies – A Great Home For A Great Volunteer
The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies lists its mission as “…the conservation of birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education and land stewardship. ” As a Colorado-based nonprofit that has had a critical impact they always have a need for good and willing volunteers. Leah Dempsey, a local church member was…
Read MoreOver 60 Volunteers Support Brighton CO Help With Homes Event
Each year the City of Brighton coordinates the “Help for Homes” event which connects volunteers with members of the community who could use a helping hand. This year the Brighton Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints put together five teams of volunteers (over sixty in total) to work on five of…
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