Veterans Day tomorrow: we don’t say it enough, but we know that freedom isn’t free, so thank you. There are different events going on and some deals around the county for veterans that we’ve put on our site here. I didn’t have a chance to check out the flags that they were putting along Westbridge Dr over in The Canyons in Castle Pines, but I was told that they had over 100 dedicated, raising $5,600 (and counting) for Rocky Mountain Honor Flight. I am planning on getting over there today. And as a reminder, the rescheduled 4th of July firework display is taking place tomorrow night at 7pm. Map below in the Noteworthy section.
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Castle Rock, You Complete Me
Well, I finally met my long-time pen pal, Susie. She’s been working on something pretty cool downtown for almost a year now, and it’ll be worth the wait when it’s all said and done. It’s called You Complete Me, and it brings a “participatory” or “interactive” system of art to downtown.
The idea came from a trip to Glenwood Springs, where Susie and her daughter loved the artistic wings all around town. The wall of her building at 205 Fourth St is the first to be completed, which you can see below.
Students from Castle View High School put over 30 hours into this. The painting includes something that represents each of the businesses within the building. Houses for the real estate agents, barber poles for the barber, the cat who you’ll often see in the window of Tallgrass Kitchen & Bath, someone enjoying a massage, pilates in action, and more. Plus, there are the pieces that represent Castle Rock (our skyline) and others that represent the state (our state flower and flag, and more)!
The goal is to get people to come downtown, take photos and otherwise “participate” (read: interact) with the art to drive traffic to downtown and its local businesses. While I was loitering by it before our meeting, I did indeed see a few ladies come up and get photos in front of it…exchanging glasses and jackets to get the perfect shot.
Life at Home and Goldie Links are already in (Life at Home’s wings should go up in the next week or so), and Wild Blue Yonder and Emporium are coming soon. Others are working with their building owners and the Town to see if they can join. Susie would love to see art other than just the wings that are oftentimes a part of these public art displays. Think half of a heart which invites you in to complete the other half (participation).
There’ll be a QR-code scavenger map on the Chamber’s Visit Castle Rock website that connects each piece to a downtown stop and encourages you to visit multiple locations. Artists that participate will also be promoted.
The Town of Castle Rock Public Art Commission approved this project and approved it for the Town’s Art & Cultural Grant Program. Funding either comes from businesses and their building owners or from the Town’s grants, and applications for the grant program open up in spring 2027.
They’d love for you to stop by for a photo, tag it #YouCompleteMe_Art and follow along on Instagram at @youcompleteme_art. And if you know of a business owner, building owner, artist or anyone else who might want to participate in any fashion, let me know and I can connect you with Susie!
Stay tuned for more artwork popping up around downtown!
Next one (last one of the year?): Thursday, November 19. Downtown Castle Rock.
Dinner Club is the one where you show up at 6:30pm and sit down with five neighbors you’ve never met. We do the matching and book the restaurant, and it gets revealed the morning of. You order off the menu and pay for your own food and drinks. After dinner, every table heads to the after-party.
Grab a seat here and use code CR5 for $5 off.
Part of a couple (55+)? There’s also a Couples Dinner at Canyon House in Castle Pines that same night: mingle at 6pm, sit down at 6:30, and one ticket covers both of you. Use code CP10 for $10 off: grab a spot here.
Pet Adoptions
No surprise, Milo from last week already found his home. Next up at the Buddy Center: meet Wigglytuff… yes, that’s really his name, and it might be the best one we’ve featured yet.
He’s 6 months old and, per his bio, has “plenty of fun up his furry little sleeves.” Still a young pup who needs some training time, but if you’ve got it in you, go meet him here →
Holiday Snoopy Painting at Wild Blue Yonder
Wednesday, November 25, 6pm to 9pm. Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. downtown.
Emma is back with a holiday Snoopy painting night. You pick a 10x30 wrapped canvas or a 10x28 wood panel, with silver leaf for the falling snow. All the materials and an apron are included, and Emma takes you through it step by step.
Sports
Broncos — We beat Carolina on the road (26-21) Sunday. Jonah Coleman punched in a 9-yard touchdown run early in the fourth, Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 26-yard score to make it 26-14, and after Bryce Young answered with a touchdown pass, Nik Bonitto sealed it with a strip-sack of Young. That’s our 16th straight one-score win, a new NFL record, passing the 2008-09 Colts. We’re 7-2. We’re on bye this week, then we’re back home against the Raiders Sun, Nov 22 at 2:25pm on CBS.
Nuggets — We beat Toronto at home (128-109) Wednesday, with Nikola Jokic putting up his third triple-double of the season (32 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds), then beat Indiana at home (114-102) Saturday, then lost @ Houston (100-110) Monday despite 38 points from Jamal Murray. We’re 5-4, 10th in the West. We head @ Memphis Wed, Nov 11, @ New Orleans Sat, Nov 14, and host Phoenix Mon, Nov 16.
Avalanche — We lost @ Columbus (7-2) Tuesday, lost to Nashville at home in overtime (3-2) Thursday, then Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 27 shots he saw as we blanked Detroit at home (4-0) Saturday for his first shutout of the season. We’re 10-6-2 (22 pts), 3rd in the Central. We head @ Toronto Tue, Nov 10, @ Ottawa Thu, Nov 12, and @ Montreal Sat, Nov 14.
Rockies — Offseason mode after a 58-104 finish, 5th in the NL West. Catcher Hunter Goodman was named a Silver Slugger finalist after leading NL catchers with 41 home runs this year.
Rapids — Decision Day sealed it: we lost @ FC Dallas (3-1) Saturday, with Morgan Whittaker scoring our lone goal, and finished 12-15-7 (43 pts), 12th in the West. We missed the playoffs.
Summit FC — Our inaugural season is in the books, and the numbers were wild: 53 goals scored, tied for third-most in a single NWSL season ever, and a league single-game attendance record of 63,004 fans at our home opener at Empower Field. We finished 11-11-8 (41 pts), 10th in the NWSL, just outside the playoffs.
Sabercats Football — The Sabercats lost on the road to Ralston Valley in the first round of the playoffs (24-34). They finish the season 4-7.
Huskies Football — The Huskies beat Cheyenne Mountain at home in the first round of the playoffs (33-30). They’re 9-2 and head to the second round @ Monarch Fri, Nov 13 at 7pm. Check out their schedule.
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Noteworthy
The Fourth of July fireworks are finally happening
The show the Town canceled in July is back for Veterans Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7pm, launching from Miller’s Landing off Plum Creek Parkway, just east of Philip S. Miller Park. It runs 20 to 22 minutes, and a three-shot salute kicks it off. The Town’s recommended viewing spots are on the map above: Downtown, Metzler Ranch Community Park, Philip S. Miller Park, areas of Red Hawk and Rock Park. No parking along major streets, keep driveways clear, and personal fireworks aren’t allowed that night. It’s weather and fire restrictions permitting, so bring a blanket, it’s November. Full guide here.
Last call to guarantee a Turkey Trot medal
Register for the 22nd Annual Turkey ROCK Trot by Sunday, Nov. 15, to guarantee a finisher’s medal. It’s Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center: free 1K Kids’ Dash, then the 5K with wave starts between 9 and 9:10am. $45 for adults, $30 for 17-and-under. It benefits the Help & Hope Center and the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. Use code CRCREW15 for 15% off. Register here.
Castle Rock Jobs
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Best of Douglas County
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Events
We put together a weekly rundown highlighting a few of the top events happening around Castle Rock and the surrounding area. Here's what's on this week:
Top Events This Week
Wed 11/11 - Castle Rock Veterans Day Fireworks Show, Philip S. Miller Park - 7pm - Free
Fri 11/13 - Dinner and Dueling Pianos at Wide Awake Eatery, Wide Awake Eatery - 5pm–9pm - $60.54
Fri 11/13 - Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique at The Grange, The Grange - 11am–7pm, also Sat 11/14 10am–5pm - Free
Sat 11/14 - Tree Lighting Celebration at Outlets at Castle Rock, Outlets at Castle Rock - 4pm–7pm - Free
Sat 11/14 - Whiskey Tasting: Five Types of American Whiskey at Cherokee Ranch, Cherokee Ranch & Castle - 6pm–9pm - $86.95
Sat 11/14 - Live Music: Lookin’ Back at 105 West, 105 West Brewing Company - 6:30pm–9:30pm - Free
Tuesday, 11/10:
105 West Brewing Company - Marine Corps Birthday Party - 4pm–10pm - Free
Sinners & Saints - Make & Mingle at Sinners & Saints - 5pm–7pm - Free
Philip S. Miller Building - Zebulon Sports Complex Open House - 5pm–7pm - Free
Pines Bar and Grill - Trivia Night at Pines Bar and Grill - 6pm–8pm - Free
Crowfoot Valley Coffee & Crowbar - Bingo Night - 6pm - Free
The Stagecoach Saloon - Line Dancing with Joyce - 6:30pm–9pm - Free
The Whiskey Lodge - Tuesday Trivia at The Whiskey Lodge - 7pm - Free
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Geeks Who Drink Trivia at Wild Blue Yonder - 7pm–9pm - Free
The Canyons - Veterans Day Flag Tribute at The Canyons - runs through Sat 11/14 - $50 per flag dedication
Wednesday, 11/11:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Veterans Day Tour - 10am–11:30am - Free for veterans, $22 for others
The Old North End Restaurant & Deli - Pat Ford Live at The Old North End - 5:30pm–7:30pm - Free
105 West Brewing Company - Trails N’ Ales Mountain Bike Ride at 105 West - 6pm–7pm - Free
Pines Bar and Grill - Karaoke Night at Pines Bar and Grill - 6pm–9pm - Free
Philip and Jerry Miller Library - Booked for the Holidays: Build a Holiday Village - 6pm–7:30pm - Free (Full, waitlist only)
Sinners & Saints - Book Bingo Night! - 6:30pm–8pm - $15 (Sold Out)
Alidade Brewing - Veterans Day Firework Viewing - 7pm–9pm
105 West Brewing Company - Free Pint for All Veterans
Thursday, 11/12:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Afternoon Castle Tour at Cherokee Ranch & Castle - 2pm–3:30pm - $24.00 (Sold Out)
The Old North End Restaurant & Deli - Byron Miller Live at The Old North End - 6pm–8pm - Free
Wide Open Saloon - Thursday Line Dancing - 6pm–9:30pm - Free
The Stagecoach Saloon - Trivia Night - 6pm–8pm, then Karaoke 8pm–11pm - Free
105 West Brewing Company - Trivia - 6pm–8:30pm
The Emporium - Holiday Paint Party with Just Artin’ Around - 6:30pm - $45
Sinners & Saints - Western Night: Special Edition with Live Music from Brandon Helder - 7pm - $5
Philip and Jerry Miller Library - Castle Rock Historical Society & Museum’s Monthly Presentation: CDR Mark Stevenson, US Navy, retired - 7pm–8pm - Free
Friday, 11/13:
Peace Out Yoga - Friendsgiving Potluck at Peace Out Yoga - 5:30pm - Free
The Emporium - Aspen Grove Watercolor Workshop with Mon Aimée Studio - 6pm–8pm - $65 ($66.63 with fees)
Pines Bar and Grill - Live Band at Pines Bar and Grill - 6pm–9pm - Free
The Stagecoach Saloon - Hot Boots Band at The Stagecoach Saloon - 6:30pm–10:30pm - Free
Wide Open Saloon - Untethered at Wide Open Saloon - 7pm–10:30pm - Free
Magic Manor - Bruce Kalver: Comedy & Magic at the Magic Manor - 7:30pm–9pm - $40–$45
Sinners & Saints - Live Music at the Altar – Guy and Norm - 8pm–10pm - Free
Saturday, 11/14:
The Exchange Coffee House - Castle Dough Pop-Up - 9am–12pm - Free
Grace Chapel Castle Rock - Christmas Market Fair at Grace Chapel - 10am–5pm - Free
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Petrified Wood Hike at Cherokee Ranch - 10am–12:30pm - $39.50
Alidade Brewing - Pies & Pints - 4pm–7pm - Free
Pines Bar and Grill - Live Band at Pines Bar and Grill - 6pm–9pm - Free
The Stagecoach Saloon - Blinker Fluid at The Stagecoach Saloon - 6:30pm–10:30pm - Free
Wide Open Saloon - Dirty Side Down - 7pm–10:30pm - Free
Magic Manor - Bruce Kalver: Comedy & Magic at the Magic Manor - 7:30pm–9pm - $40
Sinners & Saints - Live DJ in the Lounge with ‘DJ Marvin’ - 9pm–12am - Free
Sunday, 11/15:
The Exchange Coffee House - Pop-Up Farmer’s Market - 10am–2pm - Free
The Spoke at Macanta - Macanta Craft Fair - 12pm–5pm - Free
The Old North End Restaurant & Deli - Sal Mancini Live at The Old North End - 4:30pm–7:30pm - Free
Sinners & Saints - Fall Floral Workshop with Wild & Blume - 6pm–7:30pm
Monday, 11/16:
Alidade Brewing - Puzzle Competition - 6pm–8pm - $50 per team
105 West Brewing Company - Trails N’ Ales Run Club - 6pm–7pm - Free
Sudden Fiction Books - Final Draft Book Club: 11/22/63 - 6:30pm–8pm
Heads up on events that are further out:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Castle Tour - Tue 11/17, 10am–11:30am - $21–$24
Sinners & Saints - Bonsai & Cocktails with Branch and Bloom Bonsai - Tue 11/17, 6:30pm–8:30pm - $75
Douglas County Libraries - Castle Pines - Sourdough Class at Castle Pines Library - Wed 11/18, 4:30pm–7pm - $25 (Full, waitlist only)
105 West Brewing Company - Plant Bingo at 105 West Brewing - Wed 11/18, 6pm–8pm - $35
Iron Mule Public House and Brewery - Let It Snow! Tote Bag or Wood Sign Painting at Iron Mule Brewery - Fri 11/20, 6pm–9pm - $50
Wellspring Community - Club 21 Thanksgiving Potluck at Wellspring Community - Fri 11/20, 7pm–9pm - $15
Sinners & Saints - Live Music at the Altar: Derek Hall - Fri 11/20, 8pm - Free
The White Antler Home Decor & Gifts - Pink Friday at The White Antler - Fri 11/20 - Free
Looking for more? Every Douglas County event we track lives on our events calendar: dougcosocial.com/events.
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