Castle Rock Crew #012

March 25, 2025

Well, the percentage split between the yeas and nays for the discount card was 94% for and 6% against…so, I’m going to push forward and see who I can get to agree to be on it. If anyone has the inside track with any of the local restaurants, I’d appreciate your help! I want to make sure we get top notch restaurants on it; otherwise, we won’t do it!

New Restaurant Opening:

Wide Awake Eatery: A Fresh New Concept Coming to Downtown Castle Rock

Leah and Todd Hills, the owners of Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia, are bringing an exciting new restaurant to Downtown Castle Rock—Wide Awake Eatery. Known for their dedication to great service, quality food, and fostering community, the Hills have spent five years building Wide Open into a Douglas County favorite. Now, they’re channeling that same passion into a brand-new breakfast and brunch spot.

Before moving to Sedalia, the Hills lived in Downtown Castle Rock for nearly three years and always felt the area was missing a fresh, modern breakfast concept. That idea never left them, and after two years of working on it, they're thrilled to introduce Wide Awake Eatery: "It’s Not Just Breakfast," expected to open between late April and early May.

What to Expect

  • Brunch Reimagined: The team is currently developing and testing menu items designed to elevate your breakfast and brunch experience (sneak-peek photos below!).

  • Community-Oriented Approach: As a family-owned business, the Hills prioritize local outreach and fundraising and plan to continue that tradition at Wide Awake. The thing they’re most looking forward to is creating another space for friends and families to gather in the community.

  • New Team, New Vibes: Hiring and training are already underway, alongside light renovations to create a warm and inviting space.

Evenings at Wide Awake: A New Nighttime Experience

The Hills are also working on an upscale American grill concept for evenings. The vision? A refined yet approachable atmosphere featuring:

  • Unique cocktails

  • A plush, comfortable lounge area

  • Spacious family tables for large gatherings

They want to hear from you! What dishes, ambiance, and overall vibe would you love to see? Share your thoughts and help shape Castle Rock’s newest dining destination.

Honoring the Past

While they’re eager to bring this new concept to Castle Rock, Leah and Todd deeply respect the former owners of Tribe. They extend their best wishes to the previous ownership and their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Chef Arthur and his family.

For feedback, suggestions, or job inquiries, reach out to Leah at [email protected].

Photos of menu development/testing:

Sponsorship

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Sports:

  • Broncos - after a flurry of activity over the past couple of weeks, things have been quiet for the Broncos. It will be interesting to see who we sign or draft for the running back position after releasing Javonte Williams. The top option would be signing J.K. Dobbins, but it sounds like he may be going to the Steelers. The Broncos hosted Ohio State’s running back Quinshon Judkins for their top 30 visit…DJ Giddens from Kansas State also visited, so we’ll see what happens.

  • Nuggets - the Nugs have been plagued with injuries as of late, but Murray is back in the lineup and lit up the Rockets with 39 points. Jokic is supposed to be returning to the lineup this week after he’s been out with elbow and ankle injuries. The Nugs remain at 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 45-28. They had Jokic/Murray-less losses to the Lakers and Trailblazers, got a big win over the Rockets once Murray was back and then fell to the Bulls. They’ve got a five game Homestand that should help them get back on track.

  • Avalanche - the Avs continue to be one of the hottest teams in the West. They dropped a game to the Maple Leafs that included a diving referee that interfered with the puck and led to a short-handed goal for the Leafs. Brock Nelson notched his first goal as an Av in a landslide victory against the Senators, where the Avs scored four goals in the first period. The final game of this past week featured a shootout where the Avs outlasted the Canadiens. They sit at third in the Central Division with a record of 43-25-3.

  • CSU - the Rams upset Memphis in their 12 - 5 matchup in the first round, but they suffered a gut-wrenching buzzer beater loss to Maryland in the second round.

  • Rapids: The Rapids sit at Western Conference after a brutal 0-3 loss to Portland. Their record is now 2-1-2.

  • NWSL - the Women’s Soccer Team has announced their plans to build a 14,500-seat stadium which is set to open at Santa Fe Yards in the spring of 2028.

  • Colorado Mammoth - the Mammoth were in it through three, but fell apart in the fourth and lost to the Ottawa Black Bears. They face the Saskatchewan Rush away this Saturday, March 29th. The Mammoth have fallen to 5th with a record of 8-6.

Events:

Clover’s Closet 7th Annual Prom Pop-up - check out this amazing opportunity for high schoolers to get decked out for Prom for free! Clothes for both young ladies and gentlemen are available. I love what they’re doing here and may have to write more about them at some point!

Tuesday, 3/25:

The Office Co. | Bar & Kitchen (everyday) - Happy Hour - 2:00pm-7:00pm

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

The Whiskey Lodge - 50 Cent Wings - 3:00pm-10:00pm

Bucketlist Tavern (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-6:00pm

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

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Trivia Night - 7:00pm-8:30pm

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

Wednesday, 3/26:

Douglas County Fairgrounds - Battle of the Badges Blood Drive - 10:00am-2:30pm - sign-up

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Dungeons & Dragons (DaggerHeart) - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Wild Blue Yonder - Paint & Pints - 6:30pm-8:00pm - waiting on registration link…

Cantril School - 2025 Trail Maintenance Kickoff Meeting - 6:30pm-7:30pm

Sinners & Saints - $5 off burger and beer combos - all day

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

Thursday, 3/27:

Vista Vino - 50% off your first bottle of wine w/ purchase of any entree

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm - deets

Eagles 3947 - Dart Blind Draw - No membership required ($10 buy-in) - 6:00pm

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia - 6:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Country Dance Night w/ Dance Instructor - 6:00-7:30pm+

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

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

Friday, 3/28:

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Live Music! Josh Blackburn - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Pines Bar and Grill - Live Music! The Blue Moon Band - 6:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music! Jax Jordening - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Scotty Brown at the Altar - 8:00pm-10:00pm

Cherokee Ranch - Murder & Mystery - A Totally 90’s Killer Mystery - 7:30pm - tix

Saturday, 3/29:

Taft House - Little Sweets Cookie Decorating - 11:00am-1:00pm - register

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

105 West Brewing - Live Music! Lookin Back - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Pines Bar and Grill - Celebrity Bartender Night - 7:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music! The Shaun Peace Band - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Cherokee Ranch - Whiskey Tasting - 7:30pm - tix

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

Monday, 3/31:

Bucketlist Tavern - Kids eat free (w/ purchase) - open to close every Monday

Heads up on events that are further out:

Vuori is opening up at the Outlets on April 12th!

Rec Center - Parks & Rec Summer Job Fair - April 12th - 3:00pm-6:00pm

Tri Arts Project - Showcase Art Exhibition - April 4th - 6:00pm-7:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Barrel Buddies - April 2nd - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Local Business Happy Hour - April 2nd - 4:00pm-7:00pm

Just Between Friends - Douglas County’s Best Kid’s Secondhand Event will be here before you know it. You will not want to miss out on this, whether you want to shop or sell. The event will run from April 3rd to 6th with a Prime Time Presale on April 2nd. Check out the details here. General tix here and Prime Time Presale tix here.

Lost Runners - Lost Coffee (RNK event as well) - April 6th - 8:00am - details

Vamonos Pest Live at Cherokee Ranch and Castle on April 5th - get tix here

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

Bison Park - Eggstravaganza in the Meadows - April 19th - 11:00am-1:00pm - deets

A Special Egg Hunt hosted by Front Range Church on April 19th. Details here.

⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.

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

Sponsorship

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Limited spaces remain for these two cruises!

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Photo of the week:

Scileppi’s Cheesecake and PB Cup Reese Pie 🤤 - diet starts tomorrow…

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

Jobs:

Wild Blue Yonder is hiring food runners, hosts, bar backs, etc. - click “Jobs” on their website

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

Spray is looking for an Artist/Retail Associate

Outlets - check out positions at places like Tumi here

Parks & Rec Flyer below:

WeWorkForYou_Ad2024.pdf2.80 MB • PDF File

Autozone is hiring for different roles including part-time for teens.

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

Snow Report:

  • Aspen Snowmass - 47-76” base

  • Breckenridge - 68” base

  • Copper Mountain - 75-82” base

  • Keystone - 65” base

  • Vail - 72” base

  • Winter Park - 80-86” base

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