It’s been awesome meeting some more of you at the DougCo Social Dinner Clubs. We had 60 sign-ups and plenty of people come to the “after-party” this past week in Parker (some photos here). We’re having our next one back here in Castle Rock on 3/11 if you can join us! We have 30 sign-ups so far. Link here.

And if I don’t see you there, I just booked my ticket to Rock Solid’s grand opening event I get into below. If you end up going — look for the guy full of fear and regret five minutes into the class and say hi.

If you've been to the Village Shops at Castle Pines lately, you might've noticed some construction at Rock Solid. They've been quietly renovating, and now they're ready to show it off.

You might remember them as Rock Solid Sports Recovery. After major renovations, they've expanded into Rock Solid Fitness & Wellness Club. Still recovery-focused, but now with open gym access, more classes, and new services.

Their whole thing is "one body, one place, one community." Fitness and recovery under one roof. Reformer Pilates, strength training, circuit classes, plus saunas, cold plunges, red light therapy, and in-house physical therapists.

What's new after the renovation:

Their class lineup:

On the recovery side: infrared saunas, cold plunge, red light therapy beds, dry needling, bodywork, and compression sleeves.

Grand Opening: Saturday, Feb 28

They're throwing an open house to celebrate:

Vendors include SPRAY (spray tanning), Castle Rock Nutrition, Sweet Sweat, and Playa Bowls.

Free to attend. RSVP on Eventbrite if you're joining the workout.

880 W Happy Canyon Rd #100, Castle Pines (Village Shops)
Mon-Fri 5:30am–5:00pm | Sat 8:00am–11:00am | Sun 8:30am–10:00am
getrocksolid.co

Join in on the fun on March 5 in downtown Castle Rock at 215 Wilcox Street! Get a sneak peek of our spring Liverpool Collection here (more styles to come for the event).

Try to beat all the other Avs fans and adopt Mackinnon (may need to capitalize that k and formally change her name to MacKinnon though)…

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!

Broncos — Free agency opens March 11. The Gazette published a list of 10 free agents the Broncos should target, including Breece Hall (RB, Jets), Kamren Curl (S, Rams), and Isaiah Likely or Kyle Pitts at tight end. I hadn't really heard about parting ways with Evan Engram (he has one more year on his contract), but after a lackluster year last season he may be dealt for a late round pick if possible.

Nuggets — we're 36-22, sitting 3rd in the West after a rough post-break road trip. We lost to the Clippers (114-115) on Thu, Feb 19 — Bennedict Mathurin dropped 38 in his home debut for LA. We bounced back huge Fri, Feb 20 with a 157-103 blowout over the Trail Blazers — most points on the road in franchise history. Then we dropped one to the Warriors (117-128) on Sun, Feb 22. Next up: Wed, Feb 25 vs Celtics, Fri, Feb 27 @ Thunder, Sun, Mar 1 vs Timberwolves, and Mon, Mar 2 @ Utah.

Despite the Sunday loss, Jokić had another monster triple-double — 35 points, 20 rebounds, 12 assists. That's his 20th of the season.

Avalanche — The Olympics are over and it's a mixed bag for our guys. Brock Nelson won gold with Team USA — Jack Hughes scored in 3-on-3 OT to beat Canada 2-1. MacKinnon, Makar, and Toews come home with silver — Makar scored for Canada in the final. Canada was also without captain Sidney Crosby, who injured his knee in the quarterfinals — that didn't hurt our chances. Heartbreaker for Canada but Nelson brings gold back to Denver — he's the third generation in his family to win Olympic hockey gold (grandfather in 1960, uncle on the 1980 Miracle on Ice team). I honestly didn't feel bad for our boys on the other side — I've gotta root for USA, right? But no one deserves to be handed a stuffed animal after losing any game, gold medal game or not. Look at MacKinnon's face.

We're still 37-9-9 with 83 points (best in the NHL). Back Wed, Feb 25 @ Utah, Thu, Feb 26 vs Minnesota, Sat, Feb 28 vs Chicago, and Mon, Mar 2 @ LA Kings.

Rockies — Spring training is underway in Scottsdale. Full squad reported Feb 17. Cactus League games started Feb 20. Their playoff odds? 2.78%. But hey, spring training is about hope, right?

Rapids — We opened the MLS season with a 2-0 loss to the Sounders in Seattle on Sun, Feb 22. Not the start we wanted. Home opener is Sat, Feb 28 vs Portland at 2:30pm.

Mammoth — The 7-game win streak is over. We lost 13-9 to Toronto on Fri, Feb 20 at TD Coliseum. We're 8-3, still sitting 2nd in the NLL. Next up: Fri, Feb 27 vs San Diego at 7:00pm.

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A developer wants Castle Pines to annex 800 acres along Crowfoot Valley Road called "Crowsnest" — think thousands of homes, apartments, and retail on Parker's southern border. Castle Rock Mayor Jason Gray sent a letter to Castle Pines this week raising concerns that the traffic would spill into an already-burdened Founders/Highway 86, the developer hasn't secured a water provider and could threaten our groundwater supplies, and a full wildlife study needs to happen before anything moves forward. Whether Castle Pines listens is another story — it's their call — but Parker's Mayor Rivero has raised similar concerns. Castle Pines City Council holds an annexation eligibility hearing tonight (Feb 24). Denver7 has more on the story here.

Registered Dental Hygienist — Station Dental — $45-60

Emergency Veterinarian — Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies — Competitive Pay

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director — Douglas County High School — $93k-114k

Get your tickets for ShamROCK STAMPEDE and use code CRCREW for 15% off!

The 8th Annual ShamROCK Stampede is back at the Douglas County Event Center on Saturday, March 14. Choose your distance — 10K (10:00am), 5K (10:15am), or the 1K Kids Run. Walk it, run it, whatever pace works for you.

This one's also an RRCA State Championship race if you're feeling competitive. And yes, there's free beer, spirits, and bagels at the finish line.

All proceeds benefit the It's a Calling Foundation and Live Free Association.

Want to get involved? They still need volunteers and have a few sponsorship opportunities left.

Register here — use code CRCREW for 15% off.

Tuesday, 2/24:

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

Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Trivia Night - 7:00pm–9:00pm

The Elizabeth Brewing Company - Trivia Night - 7:00pm–9:30pm

Wednesday, 2/25:

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

Sinners & Saints - Bourbon Cocktail Class - 6:30pm–8:00pm - tickets

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

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

Thursday, 2/26:

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia Night - 6:00pm

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

Magpie Art Center (Sedalia) - Intuitive Clay–4 weeks - 6:30pm–8:30pm - tickets

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke - 8:30pm–12:00am

Friday, 2/27:

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

Wide Awake Eatery - Luke Story Live - 5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle (Sedalia) - Murder & Mystery: Death of a Gangster - 6:00pm - tickets

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

COFF33 - Blanchard Family Wines Guided 4-Wine Tasting - 6:00pm–7:00pm - tickets

Wide Open Saloon (Sedalia) - Struggler Project - 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Bunny Blake Live - 8:00pm

Saturday, 2/28:

Rock Solid Fitness & Wellness Club - Grand Opening - 8:00am–11:00am

Magpie Art Center (Sedalia) - The Creative Reset Weekend - 9:00am–4:30pm - tickets

Teaology Tea Cafe - Yoga with Karen - 9:30am–10:30am

Wide Awake Eatery - Tony Crank Live - 10:00am

Alidade Brewing - Bring Your Own Vinyl Night - 5:00pm–9:00pm

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

Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli Live - 5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle (Sedalia) - Whiskey Tasting: Wonderful World of Whiskey - 6:00pm - tickets

COFF33 - Blanchard Family Wines Wine and Chocolate Tasting - 6:00pm–7:00pm - tickets

105 West Brewing Company - Aces and Eights Live - 6:30pm–9:30pm

The Stagecoach Saloon (Franktown) - Wags And The Boys - 6:30pm–10:30pm

Wide Open Saloon (Sedalia) - Hooligans Holiday - 7:00pm–10:30pm

Sunday, 3/1:

Cherokee Ranch & Castle (Sedalia) - Love Notes - 1:00pm - tickets

Heads up on events that are further out:

Wide Awake Eatery - Dueling Pianos - Mar 5, 6:00pm - tickets

Stagecoach Saloon - These Guys - Mar 6, 8:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Hot Boots Duo - Mar 6, 8:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Eric Golden - Mar 6, 7:00pm

Stagecoach Saloon - Wags and The Boys - Mar 7, 8:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Overnight Ugly - Mar 7, 7:00pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - John Denver Tribute - Mar 7, 7:00pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill - International Women’s Day - Mar 8, 11:00am

Douglas County Libraries Castle Rock - Castle Rock Historical Society Presentation - Mar 12, 7:00pm

Stagecoach Saloon - Sarah P and Hay Pullers - Mar 13, 8:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Scotty Brown - Mar 13, 8:00pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Sinatra Tribute - Mar 13, 7:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Brian Brooks Sundown Rising - Mar 13, 7:00pm

Stagecoach Saloon - Walker Williams Band - Mar 14, 8:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Rock Candy - Mar 14, 7:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - St. Patrick’s Day - Mar 17, 11:00am

Hideaway Bar & Grill - St. Patrick’s Day - Mar 17, 11:00am

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Wine Tasting: Celebrate Women Winemakers - Mar 20, 6:00pm - tickets

Stagecoach Saloon - Mountain Magic Band - Mar 20, 8:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Andre Lamotte - Mar 20, 8:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Dueling Pianos - Mar 20, 7:00pm

Wide Open Saloon - Steve and The Cruisers - Mar 21, 7:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Vows and Vices Bachelorette Viewing Party - Mar 22, 7:00pm - tickets

Wide Open Saloon - Trouble Bound - Mar 27, 7:00pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Murder & Mystery: Unlucky Charms - Mar 27, 6:00pm - tickets

Front Range Church - Castle Rock Special Egg Hunt - Mar 28, 12:45pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Princess Party at the Castle - Mar 29, 1:30pm - tickets

Wide Open Saloon - Conaxx - Mar 28, 7:00pm

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