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Castle Rock Crew #026
Ecclesia Openings, Friday Night Markets, Tommy Bahama, and 4th of July
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I didnât get to everything I planned to this past weekend, but I was able to get out to the Friday Night Markets in Elizabeth which was a good time, and I ran into Hannah from Nothing Bundt Cakes in town - this was my first time meeting her, and she seems awesome and I look forward to featuring something on her soon! If youâre looking for some family fun and/or live music outdoors (and are okay with a ~30 minute drive depending on where youâre at), Iâd recommend giving it a try. Theyâll be around for seven more Fridays! I also was able to get out to VetFest on Saturday to see our community and more local vendors supporting our veterans. Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation hosted this fantastic event, and if you havenât been able to make it to one of the five theyâve put on, Iâd recommend planning ahead next year or attending other upcoming events that support them!
Other Announcements:
Ecclesia wasnât messing around and had four new businesses open up this past week. I havenât gotten to them yet, but hope to later in July. Will report back then. Between coffee, bagels, barbeque, and tacos, thereâs definitely a reason to stop by and try one of these out.
Coffee at Apres - IG: https://www.instagram.com/aprescoffee.co/
Bagels at BAGL - IG: https://www.instagram.com/tagnotit/
BBQ at BMANâs - IG: https://www.instagram.com/bmans_bbq/
Authentic Mexican Street Food at The Compas - IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecompasmexicanstreettacos/
A new sports bar, grill, and game room was aiming to open up before the 4th, but I havenât been able to confirm if its doors are open yet or not. Trifecta Sports Grill will be opening up near the Outlets. FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575317401200#
Whiskey Fest is right around the corner and will be held at the Fairgrounds on July 19th. Iâll write up more on it, but as you can imagine there will be a ton of whiskey to choose from, along with food trucks and live music. There are reduced-price tickets for non-drinkers who still want to enjoy the day! Get your tickets here and use code July15 for $15 off.
Tommy Bahama is now open at the Outlets. - Suite 475 between TUMI and Sephora
On July 1st, 2025, The Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club will merge with the Rotary Club of Castle Pines and form a new âRotary Satellite Club of Castle Pinesâ. Full press release and list of officers at the end of this newsletter.
Fourth of July in Castle RockâŠ.
đ The Main Event
Castle Rockâs fireworks show is this Friday, July 4th â and youâll want to plan ahead. The 15-minute show kicks off around 9:30pm from the former Acme Brick facility on Prairie Hawk Drive. Youâll hear a three-shot salute right before the first burst.
Best viewing spots:
Downtown Castle Rock
Metzler Ranch Community Park
Miller Activity Complex
Red Hawk neighborhood
Rock Park
đ« Heads up: Prairie Hawk Dr. (south of Topeka Way) will be closed, and parking is prohibited along major roads. Please be respectful of driveways and posted signs if viewing from a neighborhood or business lot.
đ© Weather backup: If needed, the show will be postponed to Saturday, July 5th.
đââïž Start the Day at the ROCK-IT RUN
Kick off your 4th with the ROCK-IT RUN at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
đ Fairgrounds
đ Events start at 6:00am (5k at 8:00am)
đœ Includes a 5k, Half Marathon, free kids run, vendors, music, snacks & swag
đ Proceeds benefit Itâs a Calling Foundation
đ Local Picks to Help Celebrate
â Oo de Lally
Start your morning with a festive drink from their 4th of July Menu â the âRed, White & Brewâ caught my eye â or for something that isnât coffee, go for the Bomb Pop Bucket.
đ Mod Mountain
Not sure what to wear? Theyâve got festive fits perfect for backyard BBQs or fireworks.
Shop the look
đ§ž Castle Toys
Light up the night with glow toys and 4th-themed fun for the kids.
See what theyâve got
đ« Petals & Pops
Add a âStar Spangled Splashâ to your party and grab 15% off with their IG discount.
Miss the 4th? Theyâre offering 25% off chocolates on July 7th!
BoxDrop Castle Rock
"BoxDrop Castle Rock, your local mattress and furniture store, is celebrating the Fourth of July weekend with a HUGE Blowout Sale from July 4th to 6th, featuring up to 80% off storewide! Twin mattresses start at $99, and there are amazing deals on living room and dining sets. This is the kind of independence your wallet will thank you for.
Douglas County Veterans! Weâre also proud to support our local veterans through our July Charity Sale and DCVMF, which runs all month long. Both events are linked below in the events section; celebrate with comfort, savings, and a whole lot of red, white, and below retail pricing."
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Sports:
Nuggets - as you likely know, we had absolutely zero draft capital, but now that free agency has hit weâre making some big moves. Michael Porter Jr.âs time as a Nugget is over for the time being, as he was traded to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson. You never know if heâll be back, since at the same exact time that was going down, we were acquiring free agent and fan favorite Bruce Brown Jr. for his second run with the Nugs.
Rockies - the Rockies are back to being the Rockies. They are sitting at 19-65 after dropping all but one game in the last week. Donât worry, Dick Monfortâs son Walker is rising to the top of the organization and will surely orchestrate a turnaroundâŠ
Avalanche - the Avs have been making moves extending (Malinski & Miner), trading (Coyle & Wood to the Blue Jackets for Brindley and picks), and drafting (Dellâelce, Funck, Roed).
Rapids - thankfully the Rapids were able to get the win over the LA Galaxy 2-0 in their match this past Wednesday. They drew against New England, a lower half team in the Eastern Conference, on Saturday. The Rapids are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-8-5 with 26 points.
The Bulletin
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Events:
Festival Park - First Fridays - Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts - The Townâs fireworks show will be visible from the park
3:00pm - Family-friendly activities and live entertainment
5:30pm - First Fridays 5k
6:00pm - Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts
9:30pm - Fireworks
Tuesday, 7/1:
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
Wednesday, 7/2:
Sinners & Saints - Barrel Buddies - 6:30pm-10:00pm - tix
Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - 6:30pm-8:00pm - deets
Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday, 7/3:
RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm - deets
Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia - 6:00pm
Bucket List Tavern - Cornhole - 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, 7/4:
Festival Park - First Fridays - Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts - 3:00pm-9:00pm
Bison Park - 4th of July Celebration - 11:00am-1:00pm
BoxDrop Castle Rock - Fourth of July Blowout Sale - through Sunday
Outlets - 4th of July Weekend - 10:00am-6:00pm
Outlets - Family Fun Fridays - 12:00pm-2:00pm
Running Creek Park - Friday Night Markets with Soundbite - 5:00pm-9:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Live Music! Buck Sergeant - 7:00pm-10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Live at the Altar: Guys on Boxes - 8:00pm-10:00pm
View from Downtown, Metzler Park, Miller, Areas of Red Hawk, Rock Park - July 4th Fireworks - 9:30pm-9:45pm
Saturday, 7/5:
Fairgrounds - Original Castle Rock Farmers Market - 8:00am-12:00pm
Outlets - Rock the Mountain Live Music! Aleik Maddox - 3:00pm-6:00pm
105 West Brewing - Live Music! Off Ramp - 6:30pm-9:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Live Music! Centennial Rocks Band - 7:00pm-10:30pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am
Sinners & Saints - Dance to the âMaxâ DJ Dance Party - 9:00pm-11:30pm
Sunday, 7/6:
Lost Coffee - Lost Runners Run Club - 8:00am
Amphitheater at Miller Park - Yoga in the Park - 8:30am-9:30am
Festival Park - Farmers Market - 9:00am-2:00pm
105 West Brewing - Live Music! Kevin Austin - 2:30pm-5:30pm
Outlets - Rock the Mountain Live Music! Grey Rails - 3:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, 7/7:
Festival Park - Yoga in the Park - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Gluttony and Graze and Arayes - Family Day where kids eat practically free - 11:00am-8:00pm
Bucket List Tavern - Kids eat free (w/ purchase) - open to close every Monday
Heads up on events that are further out:


Get your tix for the Summer Concert Series if you havenât already. First one is Sugar Ray on June 21st!
Check out the Summer Fitness Events
Outlets - Rock the Mountain - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day - 3:00pm-6:00pm
Outlets - Family Fun Fridays - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day - 12:00pm-2:00pm
Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - Wednesdays in June from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Colorado Renaissance Festival - June 14th-August 3rd - details
Amphitheater at Miller Park - Animals Around the Rock Series - July 8th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Mercantile Park - Music in The Meadows: The Radio - July 10th - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cherokee Ranch and Castle - Hiroya Tsukamoto - Guitar Virtuoso - July 10th - 6:00pm
Amphitheater at Miller Park - Summer Concert Series: Gavin DeGraw with special guest Matt Schuster - July 11th - 6:00pm-10:00pm
Cherokee Ranch and Castle - Wine Tasting at the Castle - July 11th - 6:30pm
East Plum Creek Trail - Pedal the Moon - July 12th - 6:30pm-10:00pm
Lost Canyon Ranch - Twilight on the Trails Gala - July 12th - 6:00pm-9:30pm - tix
Amphitheater at Miller Park - Tunes for Trails: That Eighties Bands - July 17th - 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fairgrounds - Whiskey Fest - July 19th - 11:00am-5:00pm - tix
BoxDrop Castle Rock - Monthly Charity Event: Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation - July 18th-20th
Douglas County Fairgrounds - Justin Lynch - July 25th - 7:30pm
Festival Park - Boots & Brews - July 26th - 11:00am-4:00pm
â ïž Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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Rotary Club Press Release:
On July 1, 2025, The Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club will merge with the Rotary Club of Castle Pines and form a new âRotary Satellite Club of Castle Pinesâ. This will allow synergy and greater strength between the two clubs as they continue their projects together! These projects have included projects in Arizona on the Navajo Nation, in Kenya and Ghana and many, many projects locally! Between the two clubs they mentor two âYoung Rotarianâ or âInteractâ Clubs at Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock and at Rock Canyon. According to John Murphree, incoming President of the Rotary Club of Castle Pines, âThe partnership of our clubs will expand our ability to serve our communities, do good in the world, and provide options for our members.â Beginning July 1, The Rotary Club of Castle Pines will meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00am at the Castle Pines Village HOA Meeting Room. The Rotary Satellite Club of Castle Pines will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:00pm at the Wild Blue Yonder BrewPub Meeting Room in Castle Rock.
âAlone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.â - Helen Keller

From Left to Right
Rotary Satellite Club of Castle Pines Chair â Steve Baroch
Rotary Club of Castle Pines President â Ruth Shoemaker
Incoming Rotary Club of Castle Pines President â John Murphree
Incoming Rotary District Governor â Cindy Rold
Incoming Rotary Assistant District Governor â Rad Elekovic
Castle Rock High Noon Rotary President - Sheri Rich
Rotary District Governor â Tamie Fennell