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Musical chairs in The Village
Article and photo by Terri Wiebold
The Village at Castle Pines business district saw several changes last month, a musical chairs of sorts.
In September, Sterling Custom Homes moved its operations into the former Guaranty Bank building, creating a nearly 12,000-square foot design center.
“With a building this big, we get the opportunity to showcase many different vendors and really show the public how we roll,” said owner Woody Howarth.
Employees and vendors of Sterling Custom Homes gathered at their new showroom to celebrate the retirement of longtime senior superintendent Bob Buis (pictured center with his wife, Andrea). Buis was with the company for 14 years.
The vacancy left by Howarth’s relocation was quickly occupied by SmartLife Audio Video, who moved across the street from their spot next to MiYO. And yes, you guessed it, MiYO is expanding – at least for the winter months – into the space next to them.
“We are excited to offer more seating to our customers, especially during the colder weather,” said MiYO owner Donna Stern. “This community has been so good to us, and we are grateful to be able to continue to serve them.”
Annual 9/11 fundraiser brings community together
By Carin R. Kirkegaard; courtesy photo
The fourth annual 9/11 Eat for a Cause community fundraiser looked a little different this year. Traditionally held at Pino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar (Pino’s),
this year Castle Pines newest eating establishment, Berg Haus joined in to honor and celebrate rst responders, military and frontline workers and to “Never Forget.”
Event founder and owner of Pino’s, Joe Sabia, reached out to fellow businessman, Bruce Riggenberg of Berg Haus to see if
he would like to co-sponsor the event. In years past, Pino’s has been bursting with more than 400 people turning out in support. Riggenberg jumped at the chance, mindful of social distancing guidelines.
“It is such a great cause,” said Riggenberg. “We wanted to be a part of Joe’s passion and help to support a great community event. As residents who live here and as local business owners, it is important to us to provide a venue and an opportunity for residents to come together,” Riggenberg continued.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation is the designated recipient for
this year’s fundraising proceeds. Earlier in the year, in light of the global pandemic, the foundation widened its philanthropic scope
to also include frontline health care workers by providing personal protective equipment and assuming mortgage payments for families who have lost loved one.
“Tunnel to Towers was born out of 9/11, but today their reach includes all rst responders, military and now frontline workers in the entire country,” commented Sabia.
Both Pino’s and Berg Haus donated 10% of total sales from the day, and with other donations the event raised nearly $8,000.
One thing that didn’t change with this year’s celebration was the community response – neighbors rolling up their sleeves, bussing tables and washing dishes. More importantly, when a group of remen walked into Berg Haus with Sabia, the place erupted in cheers.
First responders gather on the patio of Berg Haus for the annual community 9/11 fundraising event.
October 2020