Castle Rock Crew #016

April 22, 2025

Greeting Earthlings - Happy Earth Day…I hope you enjoyed your Easter weekend and took advantage of all of the events that were going on, and that your local Easter Bunny wasn’t attacked by The Grinch like this one was…

Thank you to everyone who responded that they were willing to participate in the beta group for my other newsletter. You should have received a draft post from me this past Friday. If you did not, please reach out and I’ll make sure you got it. I appreciate you providing me with feedback.

Also, I’m looking for a social media intern to help me out…if anyone knows somebody, please have them reach out to me…likely best for a college student or someone looking to bolster their resume…

Business Spotlights

We’ve got some serious movers and shakers in this community and I want to be sure to highlight those who are launching new ventures for your benefit. Take a look at what these awesome individuals are offering and take advantage of it today!

Amanda Riffee – New Book

About the Book:
Unleashing You is about helping women create a career and life they truly love, without burnout. It’s for ambitious women ready to break free from outdated definitions of success, reconnect with their intuition, and create success on their own terms. The book blends personal stories, mindset shifts, real-world strategies, and coaching exercises to help readers turn their biggest dreams into reality.

Event:
Amanda is currently on a national Unleashing You Book Tour and is so excited to bring the final stop home to Denver on May 15th! These events are not traditional book signings—they're live, interactive experiences filled with coaching exercises, breakthroughs, and real conversations. It's the ultimate girls' night, and guests will leave feeling reconnected to their dreams and ready to take bold action. Tickets and event details are available here.

Other Services:
In addition to being a best-selling author, Amanda is a certified executive and leadership coach. She works with corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, and female founders to help them expand their impact and create success that feels as good as it looks. She also hosts retreats, private coaching programs, and live events centered around helping women step into their next-level vision.

Special Offer for the Castle Rock Community:
Anyone from the Castle Rock community who orders directly through her will receive a personally signed copy of Unleashing You ($18.99). She’s so excited to share this book and a little extra personal touch with her hometown! You can order yours here.


Micah Boriack (PT) – New Location

About the Business:
Onward Denver will be opening a physical therapy space with Micah Boriack providing services at Bird Dog Crossfit in the next couple of weeks. Micah has always aspired to serve the Castle Rock community and felt that partnering with a local gym would be an excellent opportunity to do it. Bird Dog Crossfit was the natural option, as she’s already been treating several members there over the past several months. She’s excited to continue to serve these clients and expand services to even more individuals.

About Micah:
She has been working for Onward Denver, a physical therapy provider dedicated to providing excellent health care services through skilled manual therapy and expertly prescribed exercise. She specializes in treating orthopedic injury and musculoskeletal pain affecting the spine, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. She also treats vestibular disorders and concussion. In addition to her doctorate in physical therapy, she is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and thoroughly enjoys helping people get stronger and meet their health goals. 

Vision:
Her ultimate goal is to help Onward Denver establish their own freestanding clinic in Castle Rock in the next few years, so that she can continue to improve lives locally through Onward Denver’s treatment process of 1) Identify the true cause of pain, 2) Put the fire out, and 3) Find the long-term fix.

Special Offer for the Castle Rock Community:
Free phone consultations – you can book on their website or email her at [email protected]. 

Kelly and Kevin Nichols - New Biz

About the Business:
Located at 815 S. Perry St., Suite 100, Castle Rock Wellness was opened in January by Kelly and Kevin Nichols. Kelly offers holistic, natural treatments designed to restore balance, enhance overall well-being, and support the body’s ability to heal itself. Her approach focuses on treating the root causes of health concerns—not just the symptoms. Kelly specializes in a wide range of conditions including pre- and postnatal care, sports injuries, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, PTSD, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, weight management, and auto-related injuries. 

Services:
Castle Rock Wellness offers a range of holistic services, including acupuncture, cupping therapy, auriculotherapy, and electro-acupuncture. Current hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 

Special Offer:
As a thank you to our community, they’re offering 20% off all acupuncture services. Use promo code SPRING25 when booking. Offer expires on 06/01/2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the benefits of natural, holistic healing!

To Schedule a Visit:

Since I can’t always feature everyone, I’m rolling out a bulletin that’s more accessible to businesses, organizations, or individuals…reach out if you’re interested in taking out a spot in future editions (see an example of it further down).

 Sponsorship

Tell Tales

Instead of doing the typical flowers this year, I just ordered one of these guided journals for my mom for Mother’s Day (and the Dad version for Father’s day). This came at the recommendation of a friend and I know my mom is going to love it. It’s a book for her to lay out her memories, preserve stories about her life, and tell us about things she likes, etc., so I’m excited to see what she puts in it. This is also a test to see if my parents actually read the newsletter like they say they do…

Kids - take advantage of this Mother’s Day sale and get something new and meaningful!

Dads - encourage or buy these for your kids to give to their mom!

Moms - take things into your own hands (like you always do) and buy it for yourself to gift to your kid(s)!

Get 36% off now - link here

Reach out if you’re interested in sponsoring the newsletter. [email protected]

Adopt Pets:

Take a look at some new arrivals at the Buddy Center, Peach and Wick! Peach looks like an absolute sweetheart and I’m just imagining what kind of howl Wick could produce…

😃 

Sponsorship

Lin Miklas - RE/MAX

Need a deeper understanding of the market as a buyer? Call Lin today to set up an informative and free discovery call/coffee. 720-301-0274

Sports:

  • Broncos - the draft is finally here! It should come as no surprise that the emphasis is going to be on drafting a running back. The Cos opted to pass on taking any backs in Free Agency because this year’s class is packed full of good options at the position. And, could we also provide a reunion for Nix’s adopted brother and former high school and college teammate, Tez Johnson? There have been questions about his size and then his speed after a lackluster 40 performance at the combine…At the end of the day, nobody thought we would be in the position that we’re in after trading away so many of our picks and getting hit with so much dead cap when we let Mr. Unlimited walk. Let’s hope the draft can be as successful as it was last year and we can really take it up a notch.

  • Nuggets - well whoever set up the Avs and Nuggets playoff schedule deserves to be fired immediately...anyways, the Nugs trailed for the majority of the first game against the Clippers. Murray, Jokić, and Gordon carried the majority of the offensive load with Russell Westbrook coming in clutch in the final minutes of the game to force OT and then to get a win in OT. A back and forth game two ended in a 102-105 loss for the Nuggets. Kawhi Leonard could not miss and had a monster game with 39 points. The Nugs were sloppy with the ball, commiting 20 turnovers (7 for Jokić). They’ll head to LA with the series tied 1-1.

  • Avalanche - the Avs started things off right with a dominating performance in game one that saw them win 5-1 against the Stars. MacKinnon had a stellar night with two goals and an assist. Like the Nuggets, the Avs also had a back and forth game two which went to OT. In the end, they’re likely kicking themselves like the Nuggets for letting this one get away from them (3-4 loss). They’ll come home with the series tied 1-1.

  • Rockies - we’re 4 and 17, but we did have a grand slam against the Dodgers…

  • Rapids: The Rapids sit at 5th Western Conference after drawing 2-2 against a struggling Houston Dynamo team. They’re surely disappointed after dropping this one against one of the worst teams in the league. Their record is now 4-2-3.

  • Colorado Mammoth - the Mammoth’s season is officially over and they ended with a record of 8-10 after a loss to the Calgary Roughnecks. They were in it through the first half, but were completely outmatched in the second. What was actually looking like a decent season and a playoff bid ended in disaster after some unfortunate injuries. We’ll have to watch the playoffs that are starting this week from the sidelines.

The Bulletin

Want to spread the good word about your business, a project you’re working on, a hire you’re looking to make, or just want to say hi to 4,500 friends?

Reach out for a spot on the bulletin and a few sentences below.

Tell Tales is offering 36% off during their Mother’s Day Sale…"I never thought about writing my story down until I saw this journal. Now, I feel at peace knowing my kids will always have a piece of me." Buy yours here.

Events:

Film on the Rocks summer lineup just dropped here. Tickets go on sale 4/25 at 10:00am here.

Magpie Art Center is opening up on April 26th at 10:00am. See event details here.

Have a 30 or 60 minute color analysis done at Mod Mountain Boutique with stylist and color expert Katie Taft. Event date is Sunday, April 27th. Limited time slots left! Get your ticket here. Discounted pricing just for this special event + use code SAVE50 & they’ll cover an extra $50 for you!

Tuesday, 4/22:

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

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

Elizabeth Brews - Trivia - 7:00pm

The Office Co. | Bar & Kitchen - Free Business Networking - 5:30pm-7:30pm

105 West - Fill-a-bag, Get-a-Pint - through the 25th - show a bartender a photo of yourself with your trash bag and receive one free beer or drink

Wednesday, 4/23:

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

Thursday, 4/24:

Metzler Ranch Park - Arbor Day Tree Planting - 9:30am-11:30am - sign up

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

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

Friday, 4/25:

Metzler Ranch Park - Arbor Day Tree Planting - 9:30am-11:30am - sign up

Cielo at Castle Pines - TAPs’ The Art of Giving Gala - 6:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Bunny Blake - 8:00pm-10:00pm

Cherokee Ranch and Castle - Murder & Mystery - A Dance With Death - 6:00pm - get tix here

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

Wide Open Saloon - Winchester Road - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Saturday, 4/26:

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

Magpie Art Center - Grand Opening - 10:00am - details

Sudden Fiction - Indie Bookstore Day - 10:30am

105 West Brewing - Live Music! Wirewood Station - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Centennial Rocks Band - 7:00pm-10:30pm

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

Sinners & Saints - Dance to the “Max” DJ Dance Party - 9:00pm

Sunday, 4/27:

Lost Coffee - Lost Runners Run Club - 8:00am

Mod Mountain - Color Analysis Event - Purchase and set up appointment

Monday, 4/28:

Mitchell Gulch - Arbor Day Tree Planting - 9:30am-11:30am - sign up

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

Heads up on events that are further out:

Step into Spring at the Bloom Bazaar - a celebration of fresh starts, bright vibes, and beautiful connections at Ecclesia Market on April 29th - 4:00pm-9:00pm - details

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Outlets - May 3rd at 12:00pm-3:00pm

Mini Derby - Sky View Farms - May 3rd - details

Furry Scurry - Wash Park - May 3rd - 9:00am-12:00pm

Mimosas, Moms & Mutts - The Pet Stuff Place - May 3rd - 10:00am-3:00pm - details

Meadows Community Garage Sale - May 10th - 8:00am-4:00pm - deets

Moms and Mimosas at the Outlets - May 10th - 11:00am-2:00pm - details

Meadows Trash Bash - May 17th - 9:00am-2:00pm - deets

Festival Park - Spring Kickoff Concert - May 17th - 5:00pm-10:00pm

Victoria’s Tea Fundraiser for the Castle Rock Historical Society & Museum - Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds - May 17th - 2:00pm-4:00pm - information

Tee it up fore Rotary of Castle Pines at Top Golf on May 18th - 5:00pm-8:00pm - details

NextGen (young professionals) - Cornhole Tournament - May 30th - details

⚠️ 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]

Jobs:

Castle Rock High School - Assistant Principal

Humane Colorado (Buddy Center) - Adoptions Associate

Outlets - check out positions at places like Tumi, Vuori, and Calvin Klein here

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