Local Services

Connecting Community Through Giving

The heart behind the Carroll-Kessler Team’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and the team’s year-round service in Arvada Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by The Carroll-Kessler Team Each year, the Carroll-Kessler Team of Keller Williams Avenues hosts a Thanksgiving Food Drive that truly reflects the spirit of giving back to the Arvada community. This month, Jordan and Katie Kessler share their connection to Arvada and why supporting the community year-round, but especially during the...

Local Services

Showing Up for Arvada

For Andrew Heesacker of Arvada Rent-Alls, supporting the community is something he is grateful to be part of. Article by Lynn Davis | Photography by Arvada Rent-Alls One of the things Andrew Heesacker appreciates most about Arvada is its strong sense of community. He sees longtime residents who have been here for decades and new members volunteering, staying involved, and willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor when needed. Whether it is an individual, a nonprofit, or a local business...

Education

TrueToAfrica

Educational opportunities and humanitarian relief for rural African communities through cooperation, sustainability, optimism, and volunteerism Article by Michelle Parnell Many people take public education for granted, assuming children all over the world have equal access to schools. “In the United States, about 90% of children attend government-funded schools,” says Steven Hite, President of TrueToAfrica. “Yet, in developing countries, like Uganda, Sudan or Ethiopia where I've worked, this...

Travel

Heading West

The Georgetown Loop, fall drives, and snowcapped mountains. Article by Lynn Davis | Photography by Jess Perry Living in Colorado, we’re lucky to have train tracks leading to some magical holiday experiences. There’s something nostalgic about trains this time of year, especially when the journey takes you through historic towns with views of our incredible snow-dusted mountains. It’s one of those things that makes living in the West a little more special. This November, Colorado has an...

Food + Beverage

Delicious, fluffy, and decadent

Thanksgiving morning cinnamon rolls are a must Article by Arvada Lifestyle Wake up to warm cinnamon rolls without spending Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen. Assemble the rolls the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.  Ingredients:  240 g warm whole milk  7 g instant yeast  50 g sugar  1 egg  60 g melted butter  8 g salt  420-450 g all-purpose flour  85 g softened butter  150 g brown sugar  12 g cinnamon  1/4 tsp salt For the icing:  115...

Home Services

Vinyl Windows in Colorado

Vinyl windows are a familiar sight in Colorado homes. Their affordability, low maintenance, and flexibility have made them a popular choice for replacement projects across the Front Range. But today’s vinyl windows are more than simple frames around glass. Advances in frame design, glass coatings, insulating gas, and spacer systems can help improve comfort and energy performance through Colorado’s changing seasons.Homeowners in Arvada can compare these features when choosing replacement windows...

Home Services

October Home Maintenance Checklist for Colorado Homeowners

October in Colorado brings golden leaves, crisp mornings and the unmistakable feeling that winter is getting closer. Along the Front Range, a warm and sunny afternoon can quickly turn into a freezing night—or even an early snowstorm. That makes October one of the most important months to inspect your home, complete seasonal maintenance and address small problems before cold weather makes them more difficult and expensive.Whether you live in Arvada or another Colorado community, this October home...

Home Services

Vinylmax vs. Milgard vs. Pella

Choosing replacement windows in Colorado means thinking about more than a name on the frame. Your windows should complement your home, support year-round comfort, and fit your budget—from sunny summer afternoons to chilly winter mornings.If you’re comparing Vinylmax vs. Milgard vs. Pella for Colorado homes, each brand brings appealing options to the conversation. The right fit depends on the specific window series, frame material, glass package, and installation your project requires.At New...

Home Services

The Beauty of the “-Ber” Months in Colorado

There is something special about the final four months of the year in Colorado. September, October, November and December—often affectionately called the “-Ber” months—bring colorful landscapes, crisp mountain air, cozy weekends and some of our favorite holiday traditions.They also remind us that colder weather is on the way.As the seasons change, Colorado homeowners often begin noticing parts of their homes that struggled during the previous winter. Drafty windows, faded or damaged siding, and...

Entertainment

Celebrating Candelas Fest

Arvada Lifestyle partners celebrate a day of community and fun Article by Lynn Davis | Photography by Jess Perry, Life in Photos Candelas Fest 2026 was made even more special by the local businesses and people who showed up to celebrate and connect being a part of the Arvada community. We're grateful to our incredible partners who joined and helped make the event such a fun day for everyone. Get to know some of the businesses that make our community thrive.  Heart Heating, Cooling, Plumbing...