I hope you had a great Super Bowl weekend, even if the game was a complete snooze fest. I think I watched a total of three plays…couldn’t really get into it or the commercials. It was probably because I was just thinking about how the Broncos would’ve actually been in the mix if they had been there…

Anyways, I had an eventful week — the local Rotary clubs invited me as a guest. We heard from Lynn Johnson, who founded ALL IN after serving as Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. The nonprofit empowers young adults who've aged out of foster care — a topic I was extremely naive about. Amazing work. Learn more here.

If you didn’t see that the Summer Concert Series season passes went on sale, you can purchase them here. They’re $150 and include general-admission lawn seats for all five concerts. Show dates are June 26, July 18, August 1 (Colorado Day Show), August 15, and August 29. Lineup for the concerts will be finalized and announced in April. Fitz and The Tantrums have been announced for August 1.

For USA’s 250th and CO’s 150th celebrations, the Town is giving out 20 grants of up to $500 to help you party! Ideas are block parties, neighborhood concerts, ice cream socials, etc. You can learn more and apply here.

And the Town is hiring for summer positions — check the job site here or hit the Job Fair on Feb 18 at the Rec Center.

Last week I mentioned there weren't any Guyentine's events happening around town. Well, I found the closest thing.

The 14th Annual Castle Rock Bull Riding is back at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on February 14. Two shows: 2:00pm matinee and 7:00pm evening. Doors open at 12:30pm.

The main event:

The entertainment:

Doors open early so you can learn about bucking bulls — how they're cared for, the equipment, training — before the chaos begins.

And here's my favorite part: Name That Bull. For $100, a bucking bull carries your name (or your business's name) for one performance. The announcer calls it out as the bull leaves the chute. Nothing says "I love you" like naming a bull that's about to throw someone into the dirt.

If I can't get a date for Valentine's Day, I may just go name a bull for myself…hopefully I don’t see you there.

And I may not be as manly as these cowboys, but I've ridden bulls all across the nation. They just happened to be mechanical...(don't judge — I'm sure there was a bachelor or bachelorette party where you did the same.)

Tickets: $26 adults, $21 youth/military, free under 3. Parking is free.

Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd

Tickets: https://ticketbud.com/events/035f8aaa-c89e-11f0-af50-42010a7170ca

Sign up today to schedule your pup for a 'Meet and Greet & Temperament Test' and get your first day of daycare on the Ruff House!

If you need a companion to keep you awake and active, Yawni likes to play games like tug-of-war and enjoys chasing balls (which I guess she likes to keep for herself).

Reminder: if you’re looking to meet friends here locally, please check out DougCo Social Dinner Club. Our last one was here in Castle Rock on Jan 28. We had 60+ people and over half of those made it to the after-dinner drinks. Feedback overall was a 4.8/5.0, so we’re doing another one in Parker on Feb 19. Would love to have you come out and join us! We’re at 50 sign-ups so far.

FAQs:

Learn more and sign up here: DougCo Social Dinner Club

Broncos — seeing some chatter on the big need: running back. J.K. Dobbins is a free agent after going down with injury, and the Broncos have ~$30M in cap space. The name to watch: Breece Hall. The 25-year-old Jets RB is hitting free agency with 5,000+ scrimmage yards over four seasons. He's a true three-down back and Denver is considered a top landing spot. Free agency opens March 11.

Nuggets — Nugs holding at 3rd in the West, even with some unfortunate losses. We lost to the Pistons (124-121), lost a double-OT thriller to the Knicks (134-127), snapped a three-game skid against the Bulls (136-120), and gave up a 4th quarter lead to lose to the Cavs (119-117). We play the Grizzlies on Wed, Feb 11 and return after the All-Star break against the Clippers on Thu, Feb 19.

Jokić hit 182 career triple-doubles in that Bulls win, passing Oscar Robertson for 2nd all-time — only Westbrook (199) ahead. Jokić told Russ that he plans on breaking his record and then making fun of him for the rest of his life. All-Star Weekend is Feb 14-16 in LA.

Avalanche — we're 37-9-9 with 83 points (best in the NHL) heading into the Olympic break. We beat the Sharks before the NHL went on break for the Olympics. Eight Avs are representing their countries in Italy — and we get some fun matchups:

Canada vs Czechia on Feb 12 pits MacKinnon, Makar, and Toews against Necas.
Finland vs Sweden on Feb 13 has Lehkonen and Kiviranta facing Landeskog.
Gold medal game is Feb 22 at 6:10am MT.

Back Feb 25 vs the Mammoth.

Rockies — Pitchers and catchers report Feb 12, full squad Feb 17. New manager Warren Schaeffer. "Revamped roster still has questions." Spring training will start up here on Feb 20 against the Diamondbacks. Check out the schedule here.

Rapids — the Rapids are gearing up for their season opener against the Sounders on Feb 22 in Seattle. Check out their schedule here.

Mammoth — no game this past week. We’re still in 2nd with a record of 6-2. We visit the Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Fri, Feb 13 at 8:30pm.

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Tuesday, 2/10:

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - DARRELL ANDERSON - Solo Show, Artist Reception & Dialogue - 6:00pm - tickets

Alidade Brewing - Rom Com Trivia Night - 6:00pm–8:00pm

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

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

Wednesday, 2/11:

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

Sinners & Saints - Find Your Valentine – Speed Dating - 6:30pm–9:30pm - tickets

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

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - D&D Game Night: Castle Rock - 7:00pm–9:00pm

Thursday, 2/12:

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia Night - 6:00pm

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm

105 West Brewing - Trivia Night - 6:00pm–8:30pm

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

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

Friday, 2/13:

COFF33 - Blanchard Family Wines Pop-up - 5:00pm–9:00pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Jennifer Lane - 5:30pm

Philip & Jerry Miller Library - Castle Rock Historical Society & Museum's Monthly Presentation: Colorado Before 1876 - 7:00pm–8:00pm

COFF33 - Valentine’s Day Blindfolded Tasting - 7:00pm–9:00pm - tickets

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

Sinners & Saints - Alyssa Mongiovi - 8:00pm

Saturday, 2/14:

Wide Awake Eatery - Wayne Wilkinson - 10:00am

Alidade Brewing - Valentine’s Furever Love - 2:00pm–4:00pm

Douglas County Fairgrounds - Wagner Rents Castle Rock Bull Riding - 2:00pm–4:00pm & 7:00–9:00pm - tickets

COFF33 - Blanchard Family Wines Pop-up - 5:00pm–9:00pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Steve Thomas - 5:30pm

The Stagecoach Saloon - Blinker Fluid - 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Hot Like Wasabi - 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sunday, 2/15:

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - The Jersey's Rock the Castle! - 1:30pm

Monday, 2/16:

Sudden Fiction Books - Final Draft Book Club: Victorian Internet - 6:30pm

Heads up on events that are further out:

Advent Health - Get Your Health Fix in 2026! - Feb 17, 11:30am–1:00pm

105 West Brewing Company - Tunes and Brews - Feb 17, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Trivia Night - Feb 17, 7:00pm–8:30pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli - Feb 20, 5:30pm

Buff City Soap - Buff City Soap Grand Opening - Feb 20, 10:00am

COFF33 - Blanchard Family Wines: Pages & Pours Decant & Swirl Edition - Feb 20, 6:00pm–8:00pm

Alidade Brewing - Galentine’s Wreath Workshop - Feb 20, 6:00pm–8:00pm - tickets

The Stagecoach Saloon - Sarah P And The Hay Pullers - Feb 20, 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Gritty Velvet - Feb 20, 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Derek Hall - Feb 20, 8:00pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Shaun Peace - Feb 21, 10:00am

Wide Awake Eatery - Jennifer Lane - Feb 21, 5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Freddy Rodriguez Legacy Jazz Band - Feb 21, 6:30pm

105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Sarah P and the Dirty Logger - Feb 21, 6:30pm–9:30pm

The Stagecoach Saloon - Walker Williams - Feb 21, 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Off Ramp - Feb 21, 7:00pm–10:30pm

Cantril School - Ground & Restore Workshop - Feb 22, 1:00pm–3:00pm - tickets

Alidade Brewing - Puzzle Competition - Feb 23, 5:30pm–7:30pm - tickets

Alidade Brewing - Trivia Night - Feb 24, 6:00pm–8:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Bourbon Cocktail Class at Sinners & Saints - Feb 25, 6:30–8:00pm - tickets

Wide Awake Eatery - Comedy Show - Feb 25, 7:30pm–9:00pm - tickets

Wide Awake Eatery - Luke Story - Feb 27, 5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Murder & Mystery Show at Cherokee Castle! Death of a Gangster - Feb 27, 6:00pm

Rancho Vaya Con Dios - Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony - Feb 27, 6:00pm–10:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Struggler Project - Feb 27, 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Bunny Blake - Feb 27, 8:00pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Tony Crank - Feb 28, 10:00am

Alidade Brewing - Bring your own Vinyl Night - Feb 28, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli - Feb 28, 5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Whiskey Tasting ~ Wonderful World of Whiskey! - Feb 28, 6:00pm - tickets

The Stagecoach Saloon - Wags And The Boys - Feb 28, 6:30pm–10:30pm

105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Aces and Eights - Feb 28, 6:30pm–9:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Hooligans Holiday - Feb 28, 7:00pm–10:30pm

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