http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5On Nov. 1, blind students showcased their culinary skills at a dedication ceremony to celebrate the Colorado Center for the Blind's new state-of-the-art training kitchen, made possible with $75,000 of Centennial's Community Development Block Grant Funds approved by the Arapahoe County Board of C...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~145983.aspx11/3/2006 11:45:03 AMNichole Parmelly Phyllis Walsh is named Volunteer of the Year in recognition of her outstanding commitment to Arapahoe County. As a longstanding volunteer for the Judicial Services Division, Phyllis has contributed 516 hours of her time which translates into an in-kind donation of $9,298. Arapahoe County Commi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Stories/News/Government/Story~147798.aspx11/8/2006 8:15:36 AMNichole Parmelly Red dirt cakes our faces, while white knuckles grip anything that keeps us from bouncing out and being left behind. It's a straightforward journey from the Thai/Cambodia border to reach Siem Reap. It's only 158km but takes over 7 hours as 14 of us and our luggage are jam-packed into an extended ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Aurora/Stories/Archive/Promotions/Travel-Talk/Story~149363.aspx11/12/2006 12:20:44 PMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe County is looking for star-quality people to make the holidays special for local families in need. The 2006 Adopt-a-Family giving program is hosted by Human Services, and kicks off National Adoption Month. When you Adopt-a-Family, you commit to making the holidays special for children,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~153280.aspx11/21/2006 4:27:19 PMNichole Parmelly Every year thousands of children in foster care dream of being part of a family. On Nov. 17, that dream came true for 22 Arapahoe County children as they finalized their adoption in celebration of National Adoption Day. Mark and Kristin Brown of Aurora had been patiently waiting for the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/General-News/Story~153388.aspx11/22/2006 7:49:31 AMNichole Parmelly On Thursday, Oct. 2, 10 students in the Arapahoe County 4-H Adventures after-school program visited the Urban Farm to experience how farm animals including horses are cared for in an urban setting. The students made nutritional horse treats in preparation for their hands-on learning experience i...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/Archive/Education/Extra-Curricular-Activity-Ideas/Story~154356.aspx11/27/2006 9:50:26 AMNichole Parmelly Lytle to oversee Arapahoe County's Children, Adult and Family Services division Arapahoe County has named Angela Lytle as the new manager of Children, Adult and Family Services, effective immediately. "We are thrilled to hire Angela with her proven experience, work ethic and skills," said ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~165766.aspx1/2/2007 9:30:24 AMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's new volunteer program, is seeking volunteers for the Veterans Services Office program. With more than 50,000 veterans living and needing assistance in Arapahoe County, the need for volunteers to support the program is great. Veterans Services volunteer ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~165769.aspx1/2/2007 9:36:36 AMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's new volunteer program, invites volunteers to strengthen and enhance the services the county provides to its residents. Volunteer Connections offers a unique opportunity for citizens to connect to county government by supporting fellow neighbors through va...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~165773.aspx1/2/2007 9:39:04 AMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's new volunteer program, is seeking volunteers for the 50+ and Fabulous Resource Center, a service of the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center. This full-service workforce center caters specifically to the mature job seeker, 50 years and older. V...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~168911.aspx1/10/2007 1:30:56 PMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's new volunteer program, is seeking volunteers for the CSU Cooperative Extension Office Wildlife Master program. Anyone 18 years or older can apply. Applicants are selected through a screening and interview process. Applications will be accepted until Janua...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~168914.aspx1/10/2007 1:34:12 PMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe County 's Adopt-a-Family program put presents under the tree More than 200 families including seniors received gifts from strangers this holiday season through the Arapahoe County Adopt-a-Family program, which matches donors with local families in need during the holidays. "Than...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~169740.aspx1/12/2007 10:13:51 AMNichole Parmelly In order to understand and assist Colorado's homeless, Arapahoe County, in conjunction with the Colorado Interagency Council on Homelessness, will conduct a statewide homeless count Jan. 29 - 30. This count is the second of two statewide homeless counts. This past summer volunteers and agenci...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~171083.aspx1/16/2007 11:02:43 AMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe County has named Linda Haley as the new manager of Senior Resources, effective immediately. Responsible for a variety of duties that support the county's senior population, Linda Haley will oversee the operation of the Homemakers program and the Older Americans Act Transportation...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~176771.aspx1/30/2007 9:42:21 AMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's new volunteer program, is seeking volunteers for Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a full service workforce center for job seekers and employers. Volunteers provide office clerical support connected with service to workforce center clients. They also support t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~176775.aspx1/30/2007 9:49:18 AMNichole Parmelly The State of Colorado has approved A/D Works!' Metro Denver Regional Targeted Industry Academy proposal and promised a grant in the amount of $96,000. The Metro-Denver Regional Targeted Industry Academy will target three specific industries experiencing shortages of skilled workers in the metr...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~180093.aspx2/7/2007 10:42:10 AMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's volunteer program, is seeking volunteers for their Alternative (Community) Service and Useful Public Service Program, which provides the courts with a meaningful sentencing option for offenders who have demonstrated a sufficient responsibility to the commu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~180096.aspx2/7/2007 10:45:02 AMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe/Douglas Works! will receive $75,000 from the State of Colorado to create their Winning Talent Hospitality Career and Leadership Development Program which will provide the opportunity for underprivileged youth to develop a career in the hospitality industry. A/D Works! will collaborate...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~182526.aspx2/13/2007 9:21:46 AMNichole Parmelly Last Saturday, great smells drifted in from the 2007 Arapahoe County Creative Cooks Contest. The annual competition invited 4-H members, ages 5-18, to cook up some tasty fun and showcase their culinary expertise. Contestants planned, prepared and presented a balanced menu according to nutriti...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~183713.aspx2/15/2007 11:33:26 AMNichole Parmelly Looking to hire youth for summer, part-time, or full-time employment? Do you offer volunteer activities or internships that lead to future employment? Businesses or agencies interested in tapping into the local youth talent pool are invited to register a booth at the Annual Youth Job Fair tha...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/General-News/Story~184205.aspx2/16/2007 9:39:15 AMNichole Parmelly What does a pig, rabbit, dog and horse have in common? OK, they're animals but they also play key roles in teaching Arapahoe County's 4-H youth valuable life skills. 4-H caters to both urban and rural families with a plethora of projects to choose. Animal projects include horse, beef, rabbit,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~253796.aspx2/21/2007 12:54:53 PMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center's annual job fair designed specifically for youth ages 15 to 21 will take place 3 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 12, at the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, 4900 S. Syracuse St. Denver, CO 80237 (within walking distance of the light rail). The event is free, a...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/General-News/Story~255960.aspx2/27/2007 12:20:20 PMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's volunteer program, is seeking a volunteer leader for a new 4-H Club at Fox Crossing Apartment Complex, 8350 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO 80231. "We are looking for a volunteer leader who can effectively help direct the youth at Fox Crossing," said Lisa Ta...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~258757.aspx3/5/2007 1:17:36 PMNichole Parmelly Come to the Mar. 14 50+ and Fabulous job fair for mature jobseekers. On Mar. 14, the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! 50+ and Fabulous Resource Center along with Adams and Jefferson Counties and 9News will host a Job Fair for mature job seekers (adults ages 50 and older) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the J...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/General-News/Story~260050.aspx3/7/2007 2:31:09 PMNichole Parmelly The snow may be gone but its impact isn't After having dealt with the one of the snowiest winters in decades, Arapahoe County residents may be dealing with its ramifications after the winter wonderland subsides. The long accumulation of snow this past winter was great for all the moisture ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/General-News/Story~277902.aspx3/13/2007 2:21:21 PMNichole Parmelly Thirty-seven projects will improve health, housing and education to strengthen the local community Arapahoe County recently awarded more than $1.1 million in Community Development Block Grants for public facilities, housing and services that will benefit low-to-moderate income residents. CD...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~278487.aspx3/14/2007 12:04:46 PMNichole Parmelly Cars were lined up all the way from Highway 6 to get in to the 50+ and Fabulous Job Fair held on Mar. 14 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The job fair catered specifically to the mature job seeker (adults ages 50 and older). More than 2,500 job seekers throughout metro Denver attended the ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~281829.aspx3/21/2007 8:36:43 AMNichole Parmelly Volunteer Connections, Arapahoe County's volunteer program, is seeking volunteer workshop facilitators for Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, a full service workforce center for job seekers. Volunteer workshop facilitators perform a variety of assessment, vocational counseling and workforce development...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~281832.aspx3/21/2007 8:40:43 AMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe County challenges Jefferson County to a fundraising duel April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In an effort to raise awareness and monetary support for this worthy cause, Arapahoe County has challenged Jefferson County to a duel. Both counties will be collecting change throughout th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~289086.aspx4/4/2007 4:14:58 PMNichole Parmelly Arapahoe County has only a few openings left in their Hospitality Career Development Training for youth, ages 16-21, who are interested in developing a career in the hospitality industry. The training is free and will take place June 27-30, 2007. This is a unique opportunity for underprivile...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/News/Government/Story~290498.aspx4/6/2007 4:14:33 PMNichole Parmelly