Castle Rock Crew #049

Thanks to everyone who came out to Sip & Stroll this past week! It was awesome to see hundreds of people downtown shopping on a Thursday night. I’m so glad we didn’t have Wednesday’s weather, and the snow definitely added to the feel of the night. I know the businesses appreciated your patronage, and I hope you had a great time too (I’m sure all the gift card winners did). Here’s a video with some scenes from the night. And, thanks to Mod Mountain Boutique for letting me be involved this year!

If you want to support more downtown businesses, be sure to check out the Stumbling Santa pub crawl on Saturday, Dec 13 from 5:00pm to 1:00am. Dress up like Santa or one of his holiday friends and stop by restaurants and bars like Courtyard Social, Sinners & Saints, The Office, and Hideaway for festive drinks and socializing. The event is in its 15th year, and what started as a small group of friends has now grown into a fun and festive gathering of hundreds of participants! Check out their Facebook event page here.

Winter Coffee Menus

Well, I ended up getting behind on my fall coffee quest, but I’m not wasting any time getting some of these new winter must-haves from our favorite coffee spots. Take a look and let me know if you’ve scoped any of these out yet…

Apres

Have to have a Cherry Chairlift with all the add-ons…

LaLa’s

Yeah, I think I’m gonna have to get me one of those Christmas Cookie Shakes…

COFF33

I’m a sucker for Peanut Brittle, so I already know what I’m going for, but maybe I’ll spice things up with a Swedish Ginger Snap too…sounds like my dream girl — I mean drink…

Oo-de-lally

Love being able to try four at once with their flights, so definitely snagging one of those…

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Pet Adoptions

Like Country? Well you have the opportunity to take home a star with this little pup, Miranda Lambert!

The Gardens
Your Premier Garden Store in Highlands Ranch

• Poinsettias, multiple sizes and colors

• Colorful Blooming Christmas Cactus

• Fresh Greenery - Boughs, Garlands and Wreaths

• Certified Organic Maple Syrup from the Hudson Valley in New York

• Waxed Amaryllis bulbs 

• Fresh Colorado Christmas Trees (varying heights and widths)

Show us your Castle Rock Crew ad and receive 20% off any item in our boutique gift shop through December 24th (not valid on previous purchases)

The Gardens Garden Center
9542 S. University Blvd, Highlands Ranch
303-791-0338 | Visit our website

Sports

Broncos — well, that game wasn’t nearly as ugly as our last showdown with the Raiders. Honestly, it was fairly fun to watch and wasn’t anywhere near as close as the score looked. I would love to see a montage of sports bettors on both sides of the spread when Brandon Jones incurred a delay-of-game penalty that set up the meaningless field goal for the Raiders to cover. I loved how involved literally everyone (except maybe Evan Engram) was on offense. Big shoutout to Prentice on the longest run of his career and a great game — and I think some of that had to do with our big-bodied wide-receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey coming back after a short stint with the Giants. With this win we’ve officially taken over the number one seed in the AFC thanks to our record against mutual opponents with the Patriots (how did they lose to this Raiders team in week one?)…we come back home to see if we can beat the Packers who are coming off a great win against the Bears. We’ll face them on Sunday, December 14 at 2:25pm.

Nuggets — Nugs are 17-6, putting us at 3rd in the Western Conference. We beat the Pacers 135-120, had a ridiculous 134-133 comeback win against the Hawks where our chance to win was at 2.9% at one point, and then handled the Hornets 115-106. After some well-earned rest, we head out to take on the Kings on Thu, Dec 11, and then come back to host the Rockets on Mon, Dec 15. Things will pick back up once the NBA Cup (in-season tourney) is over on Dec 16. Quarter Finals games are being played on Dec 9 and 10 with Semi Finals on Dec 13 and the Finals on Dec 16.

Avalanche — we’re 21-2-6 with 48 points (most in the NHL), but the Stars are catching up with 45 points (they’ve played one more game). All is status quo after beating the Canucks (3-1), falling to the Islanders (6-3), beating the Rangers in OT (3-2), and beating the Flyers (3-2). We’re wrapping up the road trip with a game against the Predators on Tue, Dec 9 and then head back home to host the Panthers on Thu, Dec 11 and the Predators on Sat, Dec 13. Brent Burns now has the 9th most goals among defensemen in NHL history. I think we’re all glad he’s on our squad this year…meanwhile, Nate Dogg continues to do Nate Dogg things like scoring this one from midair.

Rockies — got a new but old face in Josh Byrnes joining the organization as General Manager. He was the assistant general manager back in 2000 when he was part of the organization for three years. He’s bounced around from the Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Padres, and Dodgers, adding World Series Rings to his collection along the way. He acknowledges that the other sports teams in Denver are enjoying a ton of success, but the Rockies are lagging way behind. He’s confident and optimistic that the Rockies will catch up.

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Events:

Womenade is raising funds for a family in need at their annual Christmas Brunch on Dec 13 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Crystal Valley Clubhouse. Learn more about this wonderful organization here.

Tuesday, 12/9:

Outlets - Santa Paws - 11:00am - tickets (daily through Dec 24)

Outlets - Santa's Cottage | Visit Santa Claus - 1:00pm–6:00pm (daily through Dec 24)

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

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

Bien y Tu (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 2:30pm–5:00pm

The Whiskey Lodge - 85¢ Wings - 3:00pm–10:00pm

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

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

Downtown Castle Rock - Free Winter Trolley - 5:30pm–7:30pm (every Mon & Tue through Dec 30)

Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Geeks Who Drink Trivia - 7:00pm–9:00pm

Trifecta - Trivia - 7:00pm–9:00pm

Elizabeth Brews - Trivia Night - 7:00pm–9:30pm

Wednesday, 12/10:

Lala's Coffee and Boba - Christmas Basics Cookie Decorating Class at Lala's - 11:00am–1:00pm - tickets

Teaology Tea Café - Winter Bazaar - 3:00pm–7:00pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Happy Hour - 4:00pm–6:00pm (Wed-Sat)

Downtown Castle Rock - Holiday Carriage Rides - 4:30pm–8:30pm (every Wed-Fri through Jan 4)

Alidade Brewing - Music Bingo - 6:00pm–8:00pm

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

Trifecta - Music Bingo - 7:00pm–9:00pm

Thursday, 12/11:

The Exchange Coffee House - Coffee Klatch with Tracy - 7:30am–8:30am

Pines Bar & Grill - Rock Canyon High School - 5:00pm

Crowfoot Valley Coffee and Crowbar - Trivia Night - 6:00pm

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm

105 West Brewing Company - Live Blues: Chuck Grossman - 6:00pm–9:00pm

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

Übergrippen - Ladies’ Climbing Night - 6:30pm–9:30pm - tickets

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

Friday, 12/12:

Pines Bar & Grill - Go Go Girlzilla - 6:00pm–9:00pm

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

Wide Awake Eatery - Dueling Pianos - 6:00pm

The Stagecoach Saloon - Vetras and Atomic Experience Split Set - 6:30pm–10:30pm

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

Sinners and Saints - LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALTAR: Rented Tuxedo - 8:00pm–10:00pm

Trifecta - Karaoke - 9:00pm–1:00am

Saturday, 12/13:

The Ridge Golf Course - Holiday Carriage Rides - 4:00pm–8:00pm - tickets (sold out, join the waitlist)

Crystal Valley Clubhouse - Merry Mimosas - 11:00am–1:00pm

Petals and Pop - Holiday Party - 11:00am–1:00pm

105 West Brewing Company - Christmas Market - 12:00pm–6:00pm

Castle Rock Museum - Visit with Santa Claus at the Castle Rock Museum - 1:00pm–4:00pm

Festival Park - Storytellers & S'mores - 5:00pm–7:00pm

Downtown Castle Rock - Stumblin' Santa 2025 - 5:00pm–1:00am

The Stagecoach Saloon - The Mountain Magic Band - 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Off Ramp - 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sunday, 12/14:

Sinners and Saints - Hot Girl Clothing Swap - 8:00am–11:00am - reserve

The Ridge Golf Course - Holly Jolly Brunch - 9:00am–3:00pm - tickets

Alidade Brewing - Hoppy Holidays with Santa! - 12:00pm–3:00pm

105 West Brewing Company - Christmas Market - 12:00pm–5:00pm

Monday, 12/15:

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Conversation & Book Signing with MICHAEL & KATHLEEN GEAR- NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS - 5:00pm - tickets

Downtown Castle Rock - Free Winter Trolley - 5:30pm–7:30pm

Sudden Fiction - Final Draft Book Club - 6:30pm–8:00pm

Heads up on events that are further out:

Castle Pines Library - Bin Kids Event - Dec 17, 3:30pm–5:00pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Holidays & Broadway, A Castle Cabaret - Dec 17, 6:45pm - tickets

Alidade Brewery - Seaglass Tree Workshop - Dec 18, 6:00pm–8:00pm - tickets

Pines Bar & Grill - Atomic XPerience - Dec 19

Honnibrook - Live Music! Asha Blaine - Dec 19, 6:00pm–9:00pm

The Stagecoach Saloon - THE BAND THESE GUYS - Dec 19, 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Buck Sergeant - Dec 19, 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sinners and Saints - LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALTAR: Derek Hall - Dec 19, 8:00pm–10:00pm

105 West Brewing Company - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party - Dec 20, 4:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Generation Jukebox - Dec 20, 7:00pm–10:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Whiskey Tasting at the Castle! - Dec 20, 6:00pm - tickets

The Stagecoach Saloon - Its Blinker Fluid - Dec 20, 6:30pm–10:00pm

Sinners & Saints - December Birthdays Party @ Sinners & Saints with Bleed’n Green - Dec 20, 8:00pm–11:59pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Holiday Treat Competition - Dec 21, 2:00pm–3:30pm

Pines Bar & Grill - Gritty Velvet - Dec 26, 6:00pm–9:00pm

Pines Bar & Grill - Retro Sonic - Dec 27, 6:00pm

The Stagecoach Saloon - Its Walker Williams - Dec 27, 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Retro Sonic - Dec 27, 7:00pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - NYE Party Featuring Dueling Pianos - Dec 31, 6:00pm–10:30pm - tickets

Sinners & Saints - New Year’s Eve Dance Party @ Sinners & Saints - Dec 31, 8:00pm–1:00am - tickets

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