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Job Growth Stronger than Expected - What is on the Horizon?
The Colorado and U.S. labor markets continued to post extraordinary growth in June. On the other hand, the recent real GDP report was less than extraordinary. Then there are the recent rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to curb inflation. What is on the horizon for the U.S. and Colorado economies? Soft landing or crash? For more details, check out the cber.co Review of Colorado Economy - Update Through June 2022. Stay tuned! Gary Horvath https://cber.co 303 460-9767
Encounter art in Castle Rock; new art sculptures added to public spaces
Public art can help brighten a community, and new sculptures in several public places are helping Castle Rock shine. It’s all thanks to a partnership between the Town and the Douglas County Art Encounters program. Art Encounters provides one-year exhibits of sculptures in retail and civic areas within Douglas County to promote public interest in art, develop community pride and draw visitors to the areas where the sculptures are displayed. The five sculptures that were recently installed in Castle Rock
Wellspring Community and Douglas County announce partnership to tackle housing for adults with I/DD
Wellspring Community and Douglas County today announced a partnership to create a housing solution for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Douglas County. This partnership represents an important step forward in creating opportunities for adults with I/DD to live independently while also becoming more fully integrated into the community. “Wellspring is thrilled to partner with the County Commissioners on this project,” said Nicole DeVries, Wellspring Executive Director. “The
Working together to expand access and equity of Colorado’s great outdoors
We are continuing to build a Colorado for all, connecting more Coloradans with our amazing outdoors. Governor Polis, joined by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue and community leaders, announced the first recipients of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. Read More
Interested in running for Town Council or Mayor? Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re looking to have a positive impact on your community, you might consider running for Town Council. This year, there are three Council seats up for election – Districts 3 and 5, and the Mayor at Large. The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. Elections for Mayor and Town Council are held in November of even-numbered years. Seats are up for election on an alternating basis, so the election for District 1, 2, 4 and 6 Councilmembers will be held in 2024. The Mayor and Councilmembers serve four-year
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Be Advised: Road Closures in effect due to Fair Parade on Saturday
Douglas County Fair Parade Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:30 AMCastleRock.org/DCFairParade/ Downtown Castle RockParade starts at the south end of Town on Plum Creek Turns Right and travels North down Wilcox St Turns Right on 4th Street, Turns Right on Perry Street Ends on 2nd StreetSOME ROADS WILL BE CLOSED: All lane closures will begin at 6:00am and should be open by 12:30pm. Plum Creek – Westbound from Holmby Court to Wilcox (east bound lane will be converted to east and west bound traffic with
Trending Back-to-School Styles
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHION SHOW Saturday, July 23rd Join us for our Back-to-School Fashion Show at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd in the 4th Street Courtyard. This is a FREE event & everyone is invited! Fashion Show attendees will have a chance to win awesome back-to-school giveaways and one lucky shopper will win a $1,000 Outlets at Castle Rock shopping spree! Come see how to style the latest trends from your favorite brands including Adidas, American Eagle, Boardriders, Calvin Klein, Columbia, Coach,
Should sales tax continue to help fund open space, parks? Weigh-in at a Live Town Hall Wednesday, Ju
Douglas County’s dedicated sales and use tax will sunset in 2024 If you’ve spent an afternoon hiking a Douglas County trail, ridden your horse in one of our wide-open spaces, or taken your furry friend to local dog park, high-five those who shop and dine here. Since 1994, a voter-approved 0.17% sales and use tax has helped preserve open space and protect parks throughout Douglas County – including many municipal amenities. The funding can’t be used for anything else. But this funding source expires
The countdown is on to enjoy new twists and old favorites at the 2022 County Fair
2022 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo runs July 29 – Aug. 7 Don't miss the Fair Parade on Saturday, July 30th at 9:30 AM in Downtown Castle Rock. The Fair Parade, which originated in 1955 and has long since become a staple of the summer’s liveliest weekend of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo’s public events. What do animal acrobats, 4-H, and dueling pianos have in common? Find out in 10 days at the 2022 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. Exciting new events such as an opening night concert by Country music’s
Back to Work Program
Have you experienced economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you thinking of starting or continuing college? The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative funds providers across the state to support Coloradans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide Coloradans support in accessing and completing their credential or degree and get Back to Work. For more information about this opportunity, contact our Career Forward Navigator, Jaime Treadwell
Healthiest Communities Rankings 2022, Douglas County is number 3
Measuring health and wellness across the U.S. using 89 metrics Explore the 2022 rankings of the top 500 Healthiest Communities nationwide. See how each county scored across 10 categories that drive community health on a scale of zero to 100. How well and even how long you live can be shaped by where you live. Local health outcomes are often driven by factors like a community’s economic performance, the strength of its education system, the availability and affordability of housing, and myriad other
Douglas County is ninth on the list of 15 Richest Counties in the U.S.,
Americans’ incomes have risen in recent years, though disparities in wealth remain, according to the latest American Community Survey estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Adjusted for inflation, the nation’s median household income rose by approximately 10% to $64,994 when comparing five-year estimates covering 2011-2015 and 2016-2020, according to the data. Read more 9. Douglas County, Colorado Median household income: $121,393 Douglas County, located south of Denver, is No. 3 in U.S. News’
Watch the Wild West come to life with a longhorn cattle drive July 29
Castle Rock is a thriving community, but the Town’s western heritage is alive and well. Don’t miss a weekend full of activities to celebrate the community’s history and honor a longstanding tradition – the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. The Western Heritage Welcome kicks off the celebration and honors a time when large herds of cattle were driven through Downtown Castle Rock. Cowboys and city folk alike are invited to join the celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 29. Watch as cowhands drive a
Gift Card Giveaways at Events in Downtown Castle Rock
Downtown Businesses, At our upcoming Downtown events, the Downtown Merchants Association is planning to do online and in person gift card giveaways during the events. As you know, our goal is to produce high quality events that bring people to Downtown Castle Rock in hopes that it generates commerce during the event and generates future visits to Downtown from something they discover while they are here. We would like to market your business on social media and at the events in a way that hopefully
Who's joining Jellystone for a week of Christmas in July fun starting this Friday?!
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The fun is as full as the moon at Pedal the Moon July 16
Grab your bike, helmet and a few decorations. Family fun is lighting up East Plum Creek Trail at the Town’s annual Pedal the Moon bike ride Saturday, July 16. The family ride will depart from Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, at 7 p.m. Or, take the shorter route and leave from Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St. Under the light of the moon, riders will follow East Plum Creek Trail to Festival Park. Please keep in mind this is approximately a 6-mile bike ride. However, the course is
2022 Ballot Memo
BackgroundBallot initiatives can be proposed by citizens or by the Legislature. Initiatives make constitutional changes or statutory changes. In even years, such as 2022, there are no restrictions on what types of ballot measures can be brought to voters. In odd numbered years ballot initiatives are limited to issues under Article X, Section 20 of Colorado’s Constitution, also known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). This section of the Constitution requires that tax increases be approved by the
State of the Town update, In Case You Missed It
On June 28, 2022 the Town hosted a State of the Town Event. For those of you who didn’t join the festivities, we wanted to share links to the videos that we shared with the audience, which highlight many Town accomplishments and initiatives: · Accomplishments video: https://youtu.be/Wal715pWLvM · 2022 State of the Town video: https://youtu.be/ZL_iLP1Xzz4 · Possibilities Playground video: https://youtu.be/u_PH2TZ26Sg · Cobblestone Ranch Park grand opening
Monetize your unused space by setting up a free account on findspotz.com
Castle Rock is now officially a Spotz community! Spotz is being featured on the front page of Our Community Magazine, which will drive hundreds of Douglass County residents to our online platform to search for community rental spaces. Start monetizing your extra/unused space for free on our platform by filling out this form and someone from our team will reach out to you shortly!
Castle Rock Chamber announces new board of directors
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our 2022-23 Board of Directors. This knowledgeable and diverse group of community leaders will provide great representation from a variety of business perspectives. We look forward to their leadership and participation as we address new opportunities for our membership and community moving forward.Executive Committee: Kris Brader, (Chair) Brader Agency-Farmers Insurance Thuy Aragon, (Treasurer) FirstBank of Douglas County Kevin McHugh,
Castle Rock Chamber announces award winners
L-R: (Steve & Susan Thayer, Best Decorated Table Winner: Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Kris Brader, Sarah Schumann, Wayne Turner, Jared Wildman, Bernie Greenberg, Mayor Jason Gray) Castle Rock, CO - Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their 2022 Best of the Best Business Annual Award Winners. Winners were revealed at the Castle Rock Chamber's Annual Banquet last month were nearly 300 business leaders were in attendance. Angel Kelchen, Edward Jones was recognized at the 2022 Bryan
