Castle Rock Crew #030

Hopefully you survived the heat this past weekend and still made it out to some of the Fair & Rodeo events. Fortunately, I picked Friday to play pickleball — and I hate to admit it (sorry, tennis players)…but I think I’ve officially been bit by the bug.

I even signed up for the 3rd Annual Firefighters Tournament on Saturday, August 16 at Butterfield Park. There are still a few spots left, so if you’re tempted, grab one while you can (link here). And if you’re going, let me know — I’d love to say hi!

Deal of the week: Petals & Pop - buy one, get one 50% off this week with mention of this Instagram post.

Friendly reminder that you can still enjoy Jazz in the Park at Festival Park (6:30pm) and free trolley rides downtown (6:00pm-8:00pm - more info) on Wednesdays in August.

This week in Castle Rock….

Big news for one of the most iconic local spots.

Cherokee Ranch and Castle — with its sweeping views, Scottish-style architecture, and deep roots in the Douglas County community — just secured $575,000 in county sales tax funding to support preservation and critical repairs. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve definitely seen Cherokee events pop up in our calendar — including in this issue (check the events section for what’s coming up).

The funding, unanimously approved by county commissioners last week, will go toward immediate repairs to the castle’s roofing, awnings, and concrete, plus interior repairs, exterior painting, and fence installation. It also includes $75K for a full preservation assessment to help prioritize what’s next. A $250K private grant has already been secured — because like any good rancher, Tweet Kimball (who dedicated over 45 years to stewarding the property) was asset rich and cash poor. Maintaining a 1920s castle and 3,400 acres doesn’t exactly come cheap.

In exchange for the funding, the Foundation will add two board seats appointed by the County Commissioners — a move designed to strengthen collaboration between the Foundation and the public.

It takes a full-time staff, a hands-on board, and nearly 100 volunteers to keep the place running — and to pull off everything from concerts to community fundraisers. James Holmes, the Ranch’s Executive Director, pointed out how the property has long played a central role in Douglas County — from 4-H grants and educational programming to sheriff department fundraisers and emergency helicopter training exercises.

Tweet once called the property the Jewel of the Rockies. Seems like the county agrees.

No public comments were made at the meeting.

Funding will be provided through the Parks, Trails, Historic Resources (PTHROS) and Open Space Sales Tax.

Kati Carter, Assistant Director of Planning Resources, represented both Community Development and the Historic Resources component of the tax. The County’s Open Space Advisory Committee (COSAC) and Historic Preservation Board (HPB) both supported the funding, with specific projects designated to be funded by Open Space, Historic Resources, or a mix of both.

I haven’t seen any coverage of this yet, so if you’re looking to hear about it from the horse’s mouth, you’ll have to sit through part of the County Commissioners July 22 Business Meeting on YouTube (around the 1:04 mark)…enjoy!

Watch here

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Pet Adoptions

In case you missed it: Our partners at Humane Colorado are hosting their 2026 Calendar Pet Photo Contest—entries and voting are open now through August 7, 2025. Learn more and participate here!

Plenty of german shepherd, husky, and border collie-mixes looking for homes right now! I can’t be the only Star Wars fan out here, so I anticipate Chewbarka will find a home quickly. If you’re too cool for us nerds, you can go for the two for one with Sam and Ralph (a bonded pair looking for a home together).

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Sports

• Broncos - Courtland Sutton just inked a 4-year extension worth $92mm. Sutton, Bo Nix’s favorite target last year, posted a career-high 81 catches which were good for 1,081 yards last season. I’m sure Bo Nix who was ranked 64th on the top 100 this past year is overjoyed that his WR1 is locked up for years to come. Preseason is coming soon — August 9th at the 49ers at 6:30pm!

• Nuggets - I wish Jokić loved basketball as much as he does horse racing…meet the 2025-2026 Nuggets Dancers!

• Rockies - Rockies are feeling good after the All-Star break, they’re 6-4 since then and 28-78 overall.

• Rapids - after a loss to the top ranked team in the Eastern Conference (Philly), the Rapids are 8-11-6 with 30 points, which is good for 9th in the Western Conference.

• Summit - official name of the new women’s NWSL team. Check out their crest and its explanation here.

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Events:

Tuesday, 7/29:

Douglas County Libraries - Castle Rock or Pines - Coffee Chat Tuesday - 8:00am-11:00am

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

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

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

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

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

Hideaway Bar & Grill (every day) - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-6:00pm

105 West Brewing - Dart League - 6:00pm-10:00pm

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

Wednesday, 7/30:

Elk Ridge Park - Summer Splash Water Day - 3:00pm-8:00pm - deets

105 West Brewing - Trails N’ Ales (Mountain Bike) - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Douglas County Libraries | Castle Pines - Active Minds: Exploring UNESCO’s Heritage Sites - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Alidade Brewing - Musical Bingo - 6:00pm-8:00pm

Festival Park - Jazz in the Park  - 6:30pm-8:00pm - deets 

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

Thursday, 7/31:

Wide Open Saloon - Country Dance Night with Dance Instructor Marla Gifford - 6:00pm-10:00pm

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm - deets

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia - 6:00pm

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

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

Friday, 8/1:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Free Fitness Fridays | Zumba with Van - 8:00am-9:00am - deets & registration

Outlets at Castle Rock - Family Fun Fridays - 12:00pm-2:00pm - deets

Festival Park - First Fridays | Disco Revue - 5:00pm-9:00pm - deets

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Groove ‘N Motion - 6:00pm - deets & tickets 

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Rhett Haney Band - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Live at the Altar: Guys on Boxes - 8:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, 8/2:

Miller Park - Run for Reece (5k, 10k, 1 mile trail walk) - 7:00am-11:00am - registration

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Petrified Wood Hike - 9:00am - deets & tickets

The Pet Stuff Place - Summer Health Expo - 9:00am-3:00pm - deets

Outlets at Castle Rock - Fashion Model Search - 9:30am-12:30pm - deets

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - World Mead Day - 11:00am-10:00pm - ​​deets 

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain | D’Lovelies - 3:00pm-6:00pm - deets

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Murder & Mystery - Till Death Do Us Part - 6:00pm-7:30pm - deets & tickets 

105 West Brewing - Live Music: The Sideways Seven - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:30pm-12:30am

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Fireball Daddy - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Sunday, 8/3:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Yoga in the Park - 8:30am-9:30am - deets

Festival Park - Festival Park Farmers Market - 9:00am-2:00pm - deets 

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain | Jax Jordening - 3:00pm-6:00pm - deets

105 West Brewing - Live Music: Jason Lee Duo - 2:30pm-5:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Shaun Peace - 2:00pm-5:00pm

Monday, 8/4:

Festival Park - Yoga in Festival Park - 6:30pm-7:30pm - deets 

105 West Brewing - Trails N’ Ales (Run Club) - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Heads up on events that are further out:

Get your tix for the Summer Concert Series if you haven’t already. Next up is Chris Lane on August 9th!

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

Outlets - Smart Bucks Back to School Sales Promotion - July 18th-August 31st

Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - Wednesdays in June from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Colorado Renaissance Festival - June 14th-August 3rd - details

Outlets - Rhythm & Sole - July 21st-August 9th - Donate a new or gently used pair of shoes to be entered to win a $1,000 Outlets at Castle Rock gift card - deets

Larkspur Community Park - Hot Rods in the Park - August 9th - 10:00am-2:00pm

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

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