Castle Rock Crew #026

Ecclesia Openings, Friday Night Markets, Tommy Bahama, and 4th of July

July 01, 2025

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I didn’t 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 you’re looking for some family fun and/or live music outdoors (and are okay with a ~30 minute drive depending on where you’re at), I’d recommend giving it a try. They’ll 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 haven’t been able to make it to one of the five they’ve put on, I’d recommend planning ahead next year or attending other upcoming events that support them!

Other Announcements:

Ecclesia wasn’t messing around and had four new businesses open up this past week. I haven’t gotten to them yet, but hope to later in July. Will report back then. Between coffee, bagels, barbeque, and tacos, there’s definitely a reason to stop by and try one of these out.

A new sports bar, grill, and game room was aiming to open up before the 4th, but I haven’t 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. I’ll 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 “Rotary Satellite Club of Castle Pines”. Full press release and list of officers at the end of this newsletter.

Fourth of July in Castle Rock
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🎆 The Main Event

Castle Rock’s fireworks show is this Friday, July 4th — and you’ll want to plan ahead. The 15-minute show kicks off around 9:30pm from the former Acme Brick facility on Prairie Hawk Drive. You’ll 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

đŸš« 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.
đŸŒ© Weather backup: If needed, the show will be postponed to Saturday, July 5th.

đŸƒâ€â™‚ïž Start the Day at the ROCK-IT RUN

Kick off your 4th with the ROCK-IT RUN at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

  • 📍 Fairgrounds

  • 🕕 Events start at 6:00am (5k at 8:00am)

  • đŸŽœ Includes a 5k, Half Marathon, free kids run, vendors, music, snacks & swag

  • 🎟 Proceeds benefit It’s a Calling Foundation

🛍 Local Picks to Help Celebrate

☕ Oo de Lally
Start your morning with a festive drink from their 4th of July Menu — the “Red, White & Brew” caught my eye — or for something that isn’t coffee, go for the Bomb Pop Bucket.

👗 Mod Mountain
Not sure what to wear? They’ve got festive fits perfect for backyard BBQs or fireworks.
Shop the look

🧾 Castle Toys
Light up the night with glow toys and 4th-themed fun for the kids.
See what they’ve got

đŸ« Petals & Pops
Add a “Star Spangled Splash” to your party and grab 15% off with their IG discount.
Miss the 4th? They’re 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! We’re 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 we’re making some big moves. Michael Porter Jr.’s time as a Nugget is over for the time being, as he was traded to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson. You never know if he’ll 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. Don’t worry, Dick Monfort’s son Walker is rising to the top of the organization and will surely orchestrate a turnaround


  • Avalanche - the Avs have been making moves extending (Malinski & Miner), trading (Coyle & Wood to the Blue Jackets for Brindley and picks), and drafting (Dell’elce, 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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Mod Mountain Boutique: grab your perfect outfit for the 4th at Mod Mountain Boutique this week! From USA tees & hats to everything red, white, and blue, we’ve got you covered for your upcoming holiday festivities! Check them out here.

3D Performance: Castle Rock’s premier sports performance gym, founded and run by two former Division I athletes who know exactly what it takes to compete at the highest level. We specialize in helping aspiring athletes unlock their full potential—especially when it comes to explosive power and increasing vertical jump. Whether your goals are vertical, speed, strength, or overall athleticism, our training is built to deliver real results. Come in for a free performance assessment to see where you stand—and how far you can go. Your peak starts here.  

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Events:

Festival Park - First Fridays - Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts - The Town’s 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

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 “Max” 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

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 haven’t 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

Douglas County Fairgrounds - Justin Lynch - July 25th - 7:30pm

Festival Park - Boots & Brews - July 26th - 11:00am-4:00pm

⚠ 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 “Rotary Satellite Club of Castle Pines”. 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 “Young Rotarian” or “Interact” Clubs at Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock and at Rock Canyon. According to John Murphree, incoming President of the Rotary Club of Castle Pines, “The partnership of our clubs will expand our ability to serve our communities, do good in the world, and provide options for our members.” 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.

“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller

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