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Denver bookstore creates registry for teachers in need of books

A new opportunity at Denver's The Bookies Bookstore is all about teachers. Manager Krista Carlton said the store has always been passionate about supporting teachers any way it can.

What's That?: Call Your Mother brings modern, Jewish bagel experience to Denver

Call Your Mother, founded by Andrew and Dani Dana, has exploded onto the scene at its new Tennyson location. It started with nine locations around the D.C. area.

Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary opens its doors to unadoptable pals

At shelters, senior dogs may be the least likely to get adopted, but at Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary, the older pals are the stars.

3 CO friends use jewelry business to help women around the world

Three Colorado friends started a business that pays women in eight countries- including Bolivia, Uganda, and Indonesia- for bracelets they then sell here in the U.S.

What's That?: Flying trapeze school at Irving Street Library

A Colorado trapeze school opened this summer at Westminster's Irving Street Library. All summer long, they are hosting camps for kids and adults, so people can get a workout while soaring.

Denver Museum brings back "Sub Zero Science" show with liquid nitrogen

Children can learn what it's like for scientists to combat the temperature of space, as performers experiment with -320 degree Fahrenheit liquid at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

CO woman with dementia overcomes debilitating diagnosis, completes dream hike

Holly Hodge, 59, suffered a stroke a year and a half ago, and underwent grueling physical therapy to be able to leave her wheelchair.

Creator of troll sculpture 'Isak Heartstone' will build second troll in Colorado

The beloved Isak Heartstone troll in Breckenridge is about to get a new friend in Teller County. Danish recycle artist and activist Thomas Dambo will return to the state this month for the project.

Nonprofit grants child's dream to meet every professional Denver sports mascot

What happens when you go bowling with Bernie, Rocky, Wooly and RapidMan? Probably some joyous mayhem.

Domino Service Dogs helps people find independence with a new pal

This August, Domino Service Dogs will celebrate ten years of helping people with disabilities train their best pal.

What's That?: Free Range Beehives maintains hives in your backyard

Free Range Beehives maintains hives in your backyard. You get to keep all the honey, and their beekeepers come check on your hive every few weeks.

Denver Academy junior breaks state record in track

DJ Harris broke the state record for the 100 meter dash, and took first place in both the 100 meter and 200 meter races.
9-year-old girl with Scoliosis makes lemons into lemonade

Sydney Black, who wears a brace for her scoliosis around 20 hours every day, wants to pass on a special Barbie doll that helped her onto other children with scoliosis.

Colorado cowboy hatmaker crafts custom designs to withstand rain or shine

Brook Briddle, the owner of Powder River Hats in Elizabeth, has a passion for Western fashion and giving each customer exactly what they want.

Beautiful Lives Project teaches people with disabilities how to play softball

About 100 people with disabilities enjoyed an afternoon learning the skills of softball in Aurora, thanks to the Beautiful Lives Project and Triple Crown Sports.

Denver7 Gives helps FRIENDS of Broomfield afford new bus- and then some!

We were hoping to help the FRIENDS of Broomfield get a new bus after it started to break down, but we didn't know we'd help them afford even more.

Golden man honored with Carnegie Hero award after saving skier's life at A-Basin

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is honoring a Golden man for saving the life of a skier who almost died after he became stuck hanging from a ski lift at Arapahoe Basin ski area in 2017.

Piano prodigy volunteers at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Raditya Muljadi, 13, has previously performed at Carnegie Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Now he's volunteering his talents at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Singing cashiers entertain shoppers at Littleton's Sprouts Farmers Market

Norine, who goes by "The Singing Grandma," had been working at this location for six years, before feeling inspired to spice up her weekly announcements

Native American Bank donates 25 bikes for kids at Denver Indian Center

A group of lucky kids are starting the summer off right with a new ride thanks to Native American Bank.

Two Coloradans named to USWNT's World Cup roster

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team announced the 23 players, including two Coloradans, who will represent the United States in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer.

2-year-old girl needs your help finding "Toodles," her beloved stuffed animal

A 2-year-old girl, who received her prized stuffed animal "Toodles" when she had open-heart surgery, now needs your help finding him.

Saint Joseph Hospital throws surprise party for 97-year-old volunteer

Saint Joseph Hospital threw a surprise party for a 97-year-old volunteer who reached 20,000 hours of service.

Avs defenseman Devon Toews tells Denver7 about fundraiser

If Avalanche fans raise the most money in Avs defenseman Devon Toews fundraiser for Freedom Service Dogs, each fan will be entered into a raffle for an all-out gameday experience.
Denver hair stylist wins "Best Colorist" in North America

How many people can say they are the best at something in the entire continent? One Denverite can now claim that title.

Denver kids share their favorite things about their dads

For Father's Day, Denver7 anchor Shannon Ogden asked local children what they love most about their dads.

Local MMA fighter Archie Colgan aims to bring title to Denver.

Local MMA fighter Archie Colgan is aiming to bring the title to Denver. Former Pomona High grad fights Friday in critical bout

Davon Reed talks getting calls from "brothers for life" during NBA Finals

Davon Reed is definitely more excited for his former teammates to get one, but, hey, he's getting a ring, too.

9-year-old holds art auction for charity at community garage sale

Man, all I ever did was make a lemonade stand and keep all the quarters for myself. This is Mary Grace's third year holding this fundraiser at her home in Westminster.

Australian Nuggets fan travels 9,000 miles to see the team win the championship

NBA Finals tickets were already expensive, but imagine needing to fly 9,000 miles first. That's the lengths one Nuggets fan was willing to go to to see his favorite team win the championship.

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