Alright, the Town’s recurring summer events are now in full swing with Jazz in the Park on Wednesday at 6:30pm (free trolley rides), Fitness Friday at Miller at 8am on Fridays, plus we’ve got the first of the First Friday series this week with the Mallrats headlining, Sunday morning Yoga in the Park at Miller, and Monday evening Yoga in the Park at Festival Park. Plus, don’t forget about the Farmers Market that started up a few weeks ago. Anyone going to try to hit them all? Let me know if you do. Here’s a refresher on summer events if you need it: Castle Rock Summer Events — I’ll keep updating it.
If you need something a little more cowboy/cowgirl, then you may want to take a look at the Elizabeth Stampede happening this weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a Mitchell Tenpenny concert featuring Tracy Byrd and special guest Tyler Farr. Rodeo events on the following days. Learn more here.
On another note, stopped by 24 Hour Fitness since they had their soft opening this past Wednesday after being closed for a few weeks for renovation. The main thing that they did was remove the basketball court on the second floor and fill that space with all of the squat racks and some new machines. Plus, they expanded the turf-like free workout area. I was worried they were going to take my weights away, but I’m glad to report that they kept them…
Oh, and we’re going to slow down the frequency of the dinners, both the regular and the couples edition, to match everyone’s busy schedules with summer fun. So, if you wanted to try either, we’ll be here in Castle Rock on Wednesday, June 10, for the last time for a stretch.
And, if you find yourself in town over the 4th of July and want to start it off with a little activity, join me at the ROCK-IT RUN! Use code CRC250 for 15% off! Live bands, prizes, free brats, a free brew, and more! And most importantly, you’re supporting veteran and first responder mental health. Learn more here and register here. Join the Castle Rock Crew team if you’d like, but be warned, I’m the team captain and the power’s already going to my head. Hope to see you out there wearing a hat like this legend.
Business Spotlight: Still Point Osteopathic Care
Met the Still Point team — Dr. Craig Maples's clinic over on Perry Street, just south of downtown — properly last month through our friends at The Aspen Effect. The more Megan and I spoke, the more weird/funny connections we made, as is typical in this small world. While we were chatting, Megan invited me in to meet her in person, as well as her husband, Dr. Maples. Oh, and as a bonus, I got to meet their wonderful team member Melinda — who is part of the Crew.
I'd say the most immediate, and biggest thing, in my mind, that you notice when you meet the Still Point team is their warm personalities and how they treat you. You can tell there's no switch they turn on when their clients come in for care. Thoughtfulness, respect, and kindness are just wired in their DNA. So it didn't surprise me when they told me how much time they spend with their patients, as well as gameplanning beforehand and debriefing afterwards. You see this outside of their work too, just in the way that this husband-and-wife team treats one another, talks about their family (they have their hands full with four boys), and supports our community here in Castle Rock and greater Douglas County. You probably recognize their name from sponsoring local events like Party in the Park, Art Fest, Hero Fest, and Food Truck Frenzy in Castle Pines (June 6).
So who’s providing the care?
Dr. Craig Maples is Castle Rock's only board-certified Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) physician, and from the moment you walk in, it's clear this place operates differently. Appointments are unhurried. The atmosphere is calm. And Dr. Maples actually listens to the full story behind why you're there.
So what exactly is OMM?
At its core, OMM is preventative and restorative hands-on care. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, it uses gentle pressure and manipulation to assess how your entire body is functioning together, encouraging the body's natural ability to heal itself. That neck pain you've had for years? It might be connected to posture, an old injury, or stress patterns your body has been quietly compensating for. OMM works to find the root cause and address it.
Patients come to Still Point with all kinds of concerns: migraines, back and neck pain, sciatica, TMJ, hip and shoulder discomfort, and even plantar fasciitis. Families bring their little ones too, for things like recurrent ear infections or infant feeding challenges. The conditions may look different, but the approach is always the same: thoughtful, personalized, and whole-body.
For those needing a little extra support, Still Point also offers regenerative treatments like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) which both work with your body's natural healing processes for longer-lasting relief.
Still Point has been recognized as Castle Rock's Best Medical Office and Small Business of the Year, honors that reflect what patients already know: this is a practice that leads with care, earns trust, and delivers results people can actually feel.
Their goal is simple: to provide thoughtful, personalized care that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be. Healthcare doesn’t have to feel rushed or impersonal. As Megan puts it: “Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer is the space to slow down, listen closely, and support the body in doing what it was designed to do.”
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm (closed Mon, Sat, Sun)
Phone: 720.523.0133
Mod Mountain Boutique
Pet Adoptions
Lots of new faces ready for adoption over at the Buddy Center, including Finn, who looks like he just got caught doing something very naughty.
WISEfit
Learn to Lift Without Feeling Lost
Strength training doesn’t have to feel intimidating.
Learn proper form, build real strength, and gain confidence in a private, coached gym.
Solo, duo, and small group options available.
Women’s class: M/W 12:30
All welcome class: M/W 3–4
Starts June 8.
Sports
Broncos — Two pieces of veteran news this week. The bigger one: Russell Wilson is leaving the NFL for a CBS Sports broadcasting job, closing the book on a strange Denver chapter that started with the trade and ended with the release. The other: Von Miller continues lobbying for a return to Denver, saying he plans to play in 2026 and wants to finish his career here. OTAs are wrapping up and minicamp is the next milestone on the calendar.
Nuggets — One actual Nuggets item this week: Jamal Murray is pulling out of Team Canada's summer camp, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has committed. That likely means a full offseason of rest and rehab for Murray after the Round 1 exit to Minnesota. Around the league: the Spurs took the West in seven over the Thunder — Saturday's Game 7 clincher in OKC was 111-103, with Wembanyama leading the way. The Finals tip off Wednesday night with Game 1 in San Antonio vs the Knicks at 6:30pm.
Avalanche — In case you missed it…season's over. We finished the regular year at 55-16-11 (121 points), 1st in the Central Division, then steamrolled the Kings in the first round (4-0) and the Wild in the second (4-1) — only to run into Vegas in the Western Conference Final and get swept 4-0. The closer Tuesday in Vegas was a 2-1 loss; the other three were 4-2, 3-1, and 5-3. Bednar's verdict afterward: the Avs "ran into a buzz saw in Vegas." Vegas now heads to its third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons.
Rockies — What a week. We dropped both ends of the Dodgers series in our window — Tuesday was a 15-6 thrashing — then came home and took the first two over the Giants (8-6 Friday, 8-3 Saturday) before getting hammered 19-6 Sunday. Back on the road Monday visiting the Angels, we came back late to steal the opener 9-8, Senzatela picking up the win. We're 23-38, last in the NL West. Upcoming: finish @ Angels Tuesday and Wednesday, then home vs Milwaukee Fri-Sat-Sun.
Rapids — No match last week. World Cup break is officially here — our next game is a long way off (Wed, July 22 vs San Diego FC).
Summit FC — Won 1-0 on the road at Racing Louisville Friday night — Ally Brazier with the lone goal in the 64th, Abby Smith locking up the clean sheet. We're 8th in NWSL. The team is now also on extended break for the World Cup window; next match is Fri, July 3 vs Kansas City Current.
We are back in Castle Rock next Wednesday, June 10. No better time than now to make some friends to hang out with all summer!
We’ll also be hosting another Couples Dinner that night in Castle Rock. If you’d like to join us, sign up below. Please note this sign-up is on a separate platform from the Dinner Club above.
Noteworthy: Two ways to peek behind the curtain at how the town runs
The town dropped two different ways to engage with how Castle Rock actually operates this past week — one is a quick come-and-go this month, the other is a deeper eight-week program with applications open now.
Quick version — Taco 'Bout the Budget, Tuesday, June 9. The Town of Castle Rock is hosting a come-and-go open house to walk residents through the 2027 budget — and they're serving complimentary tacos while they do it. It's from 4pm-6pm at Cantril School (312 Cantril St). Town staff will be on hand to explain how funding gets allocated across departments, walk through the major projects planned for 2027, and answer questions. Town Manager David L. Corliss presents the Proposed 2027 Budget to Council this fall, so this is the resident-input window before that recommendation gets drafted. If you can't make it, the town has a brief online questionnaire at crgov.com/2027Budget that goes to the same place. Official source.
Deeper version — Your Town Academy, applications open now. If you've ever wanted a real behind-the-scenes look at how Castle Rock runs day-to-day, the Town's annual Your Town Academy is a free, eight-week program that takes you department-by-department — Development Services, Finance, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works/Roads, and Water — one Monday at a time. Classes run 6pm-8:30pm on Mondays from August 17 through October 12, with the program capped at 30 adults (18+). Nearly 240 people have graduated since the program started, and graduation for this year's class happens at the October 20 Town Council meeting. Apply at crgov.com/YTA. Applications close June 30, but the class can fill earlier. Official source.
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Events
Tuesday, 6/2:
Pines Bar and Grill - Trivia Night - 6:00pm–8:00pm
The Stagecoach Saloon - Line Dancing with Joyce at The Stagecoach Saloon - 6:30pm–9:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Tuesday Trivia ($0.85 Wings) - 7:00pm–8:00pm
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Geeks Who Drink Classic Trivia - 7:00pm–9:00pm
Wednesday, 6/3:
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Senior Life Expo at the Douglas County Events Center - 1:00pm–5:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Bike Night feat. Brian Hornbuckle at Wide Open Saloon - 5:00pm–9:00pm
Alidade Brewing - Music Bingo - 6:00pm–8:00pm
Pines Bar and Grill - Karaoke Night - 6:00pm–9:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Vinyl Night at 105 West Brewing - 6:00pm–9:00pm
Festival Park - Free Summer Trolley Rides - 6:00pm–8:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Trails N' Ales Mountain Bike Ride at 105 West Brewing - 6:00pm–7:00pm
Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - 6:30pm–8:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Wednesday Bingo - 6:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 6/4:
Wide Awake Eatery - Dueling Pianos at Wide Awake Eatery - 6:00pm–9:00pm - $23.18+ - tickets
The Stagecoach Saloon - Thursday Trivia by Myxed Music at The Stagecoach Saloon - 6:00pm–8:00pm
Pines Bar and Grill - Open Mic Night - 6:00pm–9:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Trivia Night at 105 West Brewing - 6:00pm–8:30pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Free Whiskey Tasting & Poker - 7:00pm–10:00pm
The Stagecoach Saloon - Karaoke with Jammin Joes at The Stagecoach Saloon - 8:00pm–11:00pm
Friday, 6/5:
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Fitness Fridays: Dance Party Kickoff - 8:00am–9:00am
Festival Park - First Fridays Family 5K and Concert: Mallrats - 5:30pm–9:00pm
Wide Awake Eatery - Tony Crank Spanish Guitar at Wide Awake Eatery - 5:30pm–9:00pm
Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Josh Blackburn: Live In Castle Rock (June) - 6:00pm–9:00pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Wine Tasting at the Castle: Summer Sippers of the West Coast - 6:30pm - $69.95 - tickets
The Stagecoach Saloon - These Guys - 6:30pm–10:30pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Friday Karaoke - 7:00pm–10:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Tyler Stainfeld - 7:00pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Mike Maurer - Live at the Altar - 8:00pm–10:00pm
Saturday, 6/6:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Hike: A Walk Through Time - 8:00am - $39.50 - tickets
Gateway Mesa Open Space - National Trails Day Guided Hikes - 8:30am–11:30am
Teaology Tea Cafe - Yoga with Karen - 9:30am–10:30am - $25 - tickets
105 West Brewing Company - Yoga at 105 West Brewing - 9:30am–11:00am - $14-$18 - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli Saxophone Brunch at Wide Awake Eatery - 10:00am–1:00pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Hālau Kalama's 18th Annual Lei Day — VIP Midday Show - 10:00am–1:45pm - $108.55 - tickets
KB Ranch - Cowabunga Cafe at KB Ranch - 11:00am–2:00pm - $28 - tickets
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Hālau Kalama's 18th Annual Lei Day — General Admission Midday Show - 12:00pm–2:00pm - $49.87 - tickets
Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain: Ryan Mecillas at Outlets at Castle Rock - 3:00pm–6:00pm
Coyote Ridge Park - Castle Pines Food Truck Frenzy 2026 - 4:00pm–8:00pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Hālau Kalama's 18th Annual Lei Day — VIP Evening Show - 4:00pm–9:00pm - $87.21 - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Shaun Peace Guitar at Wide Awake Eatery - 5:30pm–9:00pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Leonard E. Barrett Jr. Combo: A Harry Belafonte Tribute - 6:30pm–10:00pm - $83 - tickets
The Stagecoach Saloon - Wags and The Boys - 6:30pm–10:30pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Blue Frequency at 105 West Brewing - 6:30pm–9:30pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Saturday Live Music - 7:00pm–10:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Mimic Live at Wide Open Saloon - 8:00pm–11:00pm
Sinners & Saints - Live DJ in the Lounge with DJ Max - 9:00pm–11:59pm
Sunday, 6/7:
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Yoga in the Park at Philip S. Miller Amphitheater - 8:30am–9:30am
Festival Park - Festival Park Farmers Market - 9:00am–2:00pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Denver Jazz Orchestra - 2:00pm–5:30pm - $83.25 - tickets
Douglas County Libraries - Castle Rock - DCL Presents: Scott Graham - Great Sand Dunes Massacre - 2:00pm–3:30pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Super Rusty at 105 West Brewing - 2:30pm–5:30pm
Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain: Grey Rails at Outlets at Castle Rock - 3:00pm–6:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Sunday Karaoke - 6:00pm–9:00pm
Monday, 6/8:
105 West Brewing Company - Trails N' Ales Run Club at 105 West Brewing - 6:00pm–7:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Monday Bingo - 6:30pm–8:30pm
Festival Park - Yoga in the Park at Festival Park - 6:30pm–7:30pm
Heads up on events that are further out:
Festival Park - Castle Rock Artisan Expo at Festival Park - Fri 6/12, 10:00am–5:00pm
Philip S. Miller Park - Climb4Change Castle Rock — 5K, Trail, Stairs - Sat 6/13, 7:00am–11:30am - $25-$45 - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Geology Hike - Sat 6/13, 8:30am - $39.50 - tickets
Festival Park - Castle Rock Artisan Expo at Festival Park (Saturday) - Sat 6/13, 10:00am–5:00pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Backcountry Offroad Expo (Saturday) - Sat 6/13, 10:00am–5:00pm
Outlets at Castle Rock - Castle Rock Outdoor Summer Fest 2026 - Sat 6/13, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space - Twilight on the Trails 2026 - Sat 6/13, 6:00pm–9:00pm - $75+ - tickets
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - Backcountry Offroad Expo (Sunday) - Sun 6/14, 9:00am–3:00pm
Festival Park - Castle Rock Artisan Expo at Festival Park (Sunday) - Sun 6/14, 10:00am–5:00pm
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Tunes for Trails / Perks for Parks Free Concert: The Rick Lewis Project - Thu 6/18, 6:30pm–9:00pm
Wilcox Square (Downtown Castle Rock) - Castle Rock Car Show Weekend Kickoff Concert 2026 - Fri 6/19, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Wilcox Square (Downtown Castle Rock) - Castle Rock Car Show 2026 — Main Show Day - Sat 6/20, 10:00am–3:00pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds & Event Center - Colorado Whiskey Fest 2026 - Sat 6/20, 11:00am–5:00pm - $35-$75 - tickets
KB Ranch - Cowabunga Cafe at KB Ranch - Sat 6/20, 11:00am–2:00pm - $28 - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Waterloo: The Centennial Gala at Cherokee Castle - Sat 6/20, 6:00pm - $180-$381 - tickets
Wide Open Saloon - Float Like a Buffalo (Outdoor Concert Series Kickoff) - Sat 6/20, 7:00pm–10:30pm - Starts at $23.18 (GA) / VIP $33.85 - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Father's Day Brunch - Sun 6/21 - $73.95 - tickets
Sinners & Saints - Craft & Cocktails: Moody, Magical Mini Terrarium Night - Tue 6/23, 6:00pm–9:00pm - $33.85 - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Wine Tasting: Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine of Verona - Wed 6/24 - $72 - tickets
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - RMV Freedom Festival 2026 (Friday) - Fri 6/26, 10:00am–10:00pm - $95+ - tickets
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Summer Concert Series: The Marshall Tucker Band with Ben Chapman - Fri 6/26, 6:00pm–10:00pm - $35+ - tickets
COFF33 - Battle of the Brushes - Fri 6/26, 7:00pm–9:00pm - $23.18 - tickets
Sinners & Saints - Rented Tuxedo - Live at the Altar - Fri 6/26, 8:00pm–10:00pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - RMV Freedom Festival 2026 (Saturday) - Sat 6/27, 10:00am–11:00pm - $125+ - tickets
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Castle Rock Chamber Sip & Savor - Sat 6/27, 5:00pm–8:00pm - $50-$90 - tickets
Elk Ridge Park - Castle Pines Summer Concert Series: That Eighties Band - Sun 6/28, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center - 6th Annual July 4th ROCK-IT RUN (5K, Half Marathon, Free 1K Kids' Run + Concert) - Sat 7/4, 6:00am–11:00am - $38+ - tickets
Festival Park - Castle Rock 4th of July at Festival Park - Sat 7/4, 5:30pm–10:00pm
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