Castle Rock Crew #006

FIRST BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT! 🎂 🎉 🎈

Happy Birthday to someone whom I love very much, my BIL (brother-in-law), Josh!

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Love is in the air 💖💘💝 (and in Castle Rock)…

Crew News

So, 75% of you who filled out the welcome survey said that you’re interested in local businesses…

So, I did some research on what supporting local businesses does for the community:

On average, for every $100 spent at local businesses, roughly $68 stays in the local economy versus $43 if it’s a national brand or $14 if it’s Amazon because local businesses are more likely to:

• Hire local workers - jobs for you, your family, your friends!

• Pay local taxes - money for your roads, public safety, and schools!

• Invest in the community - money for your charities, events, and initiatives!

• Source goods and services locally - money for your business!

So, I encourage you to show some love to yourself, by showing some love to local businesses this Valentine’s Day week. Below are a few ideas:

For food: Block and Bottle or Union

For drinks: Provision or Sinners & Saints - Dirty Flamenco live at the Altar

For him: Castle Rocks and Jewelry

For her(self): Mod Mountain Boutique - use code VALENTINES15 for 15% off

For flowers: Castle Rock Florist - guys, they’re dishing out advice that’s 💯

For sweets: The Cake Company 

For singles: Sinners and Saints - Love at First Shot on the 16th from 5:00pm-8:00pm

For teens: CR Parks & Rec - Pizza and Paint Night on the 14th from 5:00pm-7:00pm

For parents (and kids?): Schotime Dance - Parent’s Day Out - 9:00am-1:00pm

Sponsorship

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Sports:

• Broncos - CONGRATULATIONS TO PAT SURTAIN II ON A WELL DESERVED AP DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD THIS PAST WEEK! Even though his extension cost an eye-watering figure, I’m glad we didn’t mess around and tied him up for the foreseeable future.

• Super Bowl:

  • Anyone else tired of seeing the same five celebrities in every other ad (even if one of them is Peyton)? Anyways, I’m a softie, and the sentimental ads always seem to be some of my favorites. Two of my favorites were Google’s Pixel 9 Ad and the Lay’s The Little Farmer Ad.

  • I got rave reviews on my Texas Caviar Dip! I know it’s super simple, but for a guy like me, it’s about all I can handle to make in the kitchen.

  • Oh, yeah, the game…what a snooze fest, but at least the Eagles won. I admittedly turned it off after the third quarter was over.

• Nuggets - the Nugs are hot, winning seven in a row. They improved their record to 35-19 with decisive wins over the Pelicans, Magic, Suns, and the Blazers. They’ve climbed to 3rd in the Western Conference, and break for the All Star weekend after Wednesday’s game agains the Blazers.

• Avalanche - the Avs improved their record to 33-22-2 with wins over the Flames and Oilers, and a loss to the Canucks. They are sitting at 4th in the Central Conference. Play will resume for them after the International Break on the 22nd.

• CU Buffs - their schedule for the upcoming year just came out, and they announced that they’re adding Marshall Faulk to the coaching staff. He is now the third Hall of Famer on the coaching staff (Coach Prime + Warren Sapp).

Let us know if there’s a local team that you want highlighted! [email protected]

Events:

Playa Bowls will be opening their doors on the 13th! They’re doing 5 days of giveaways from the 17th to the 21st!

In case you forgot to get your Summer Concert Series Season Pass, grab yours while they’re still available! The lineup will be announced in April.

Tuesday, 2/11:

Tribe Riverwalk (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 4:00pm-5:00pm

Courtyard Social (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm

Wild Blue Yonder - JEOPARDY! Bar League Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm

I.C. Brewhouse - Trivia - 6:30pm

Wednesday, 2/12:

Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Iron Mule - Music Bingo - 6:00pm-8:00pm

Thursday, 2/13:

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Poker Night - 7:00pm-10:00pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Music Video Bingo - 7:00pm-8:30pm

Friday, 2/14:

Sinners & Saints - Dirty Flamenco Live at the Altar: Valentine’s Day - 8:00pm-10:00pm

Cantril School - TeenZArt Pizza and Paint Night - 5:00pm-7:00pm - tickets

Wild Blue Yonder - Galentine’s Special in the Carriage House - 7:00pm-10:00pm

Buka Yoga (Bloom Studio) - Hatha Healing Hearts Workshop with Susie - 6:00pm-7:30pm

Saturday, 2/15:

Courtyard Social - Brunch - 10:00am-2:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Valentine’s Night DJ Dance Party - 9:00pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am

Sunday, 2/16:

Sinners & Saints - Love at First Shot: Single’s Night - 5:00pm-8:00pm - tickets

Monday, 2/17:

President’s Day - hopefully you have work off and can relax!

Heads up on events that are further out:

Castle Rock Crankers, the Mountain Bike Team/Club for MS/HS kids will be opening registration for skills camps and summer/fall season riding this month. Check out crcrankers.org to see if your kid would be interested!

Iron Mule - Dungeons & Dragons Night - Thursday, Feb 20th 6:00pm-9:00pm (3rd Thursday of each month) - teen through adult players are welcome. No prior experience or character required.

CR Parks & Rec - Summer Job Fair - Thursday, Feb 20th 3:00pm-6:00pm

Castle Rock Film Festival - April 10th to 12th - get tix here

Peruse Tri Arts Project’s list of 2025 classes to TAP into your creativity.

Let us know of any events, establishments/businesses that you would like us to highlight coming editions. [email protected]

Sponsorship

Mod Mountain Boutique

Find the perfect items for the woman on-the-go who is looking for quality, everyday casual, practical pieces for her wardrobe. Visit us in-store in downtown Castle Rock or on our website.

Photo of the week:

In case everybody forgets to tell you this week…

Do something fun or snap a photo of something cool? Send it to [email protected] if you want to share it!

Jobs:

Bien Y Tu - Bartenders, Bussers, and Hosts - apply in person outside of their busy lunch and dinner rushes

Parks & Rec Flyer below:

Let us know if you’re hiring and we’ll drop your job opening here. [email protected]

Snow Report:

• Aspen Snowmass - 36-52” base

• Breckenridge - 50” base

• Copper Mountain - 57” base

• Keystone - 42” base

• Vail - 54” base

• Winter Park - 60-65” base

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