Snowy owl reported near Peyton in southeast Colorado
Read owl about it.
Last week, Colorado birdwatchers were atwitter after birders in Peyton spotted a snowy owl far from the northern tundra. Littleton wildlife photographer Rob Palmer caught this shot of the solemn visitor, calling its visit “a once in 20 years sighting.”
Sweet talk
Cakes by Jean, $50 each, fundraisers for Belize Education Project scholarships and materials; 303-921-6747,
Better Belize it.
Parker teacher and mom Jean Kirshner’s upscale bake sale raises cash for a literacy project that provides scholarships, books and other school supplies for students and teachers in the Cayo district of Belize in Central America. Visit the website to see 12 sweet ways to help out.
Starring Castle Rock
“Mingled Blessings,” by Staci McCormack, $10,
Story of light.
Douglas County elementary school principal and local historian Staci McCormack researched the story behind the 45-foot star that shines over Castle Rock. Her book tells the tale through the eyes of a grandfather who sees the star as a sign of hope during the Great Depression.
