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Show your patriotic pride; 5K After 5 series kicks off July 3
Nothing highlights the spirit of our independence better than the colors red, white and blue. Let freedom run along East Plum Creek Trail with the Town’s 5K After 5 series. The Patriot Run kicks off the season Friday, July 3. Last minute check in begins at 5 p.m., and the race / walk starts at 5:30 p.m. Head to CRgov.com/Races for registration. The first 100 participants will receive a free visor in lieu of T-shirts. Join us for an opportunity to participate in the first non-virtual 5K in Castle Rock of
Grant funding available for local nonprofits; Aug. 1 applications due
Nonprofit organizations that support Castle Rock residents and the community are invited to apply for grant money through the Philip S. Miller Resource Grant Program. In 2020, up to $40,000 is available for up to five nonprofit organizations. Eligible organizations include those that administer projects or programs geared toward the support of social and human services for Castle Rock residents and the community. Specifically, the funding requests must include provisions for water, energy, food or
Town of Castle Rock partners with FirsTier Bank to provide $2M in 0% interest loans to support Castle Rock
The Town of Castle Rock, FirsTier Bank, Colorado Lending Source and Castle Rock EDC have collaborated to support Castle Rock-based businesses Castle Rock, CO (June 23, 2020) – The Castle Rock Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Town of Castle Rock are pleased to announce that a public/private partnership has been formed with FirsTier Bank and Colorado Lending Source to provide a $2M loan fund to support Castle Rock-based businesses. The announcement comes as part of Castle Rock Town Council’s
Three July Fourth fireworks displays planned for Douglas County
Each of the three displays are designed for watching remotely or online. Published on June 24, 2020 in 2020 & Breaking News Is there anything more thrilling than watching high-in-the-sky fireworks on Independence Day? The good news in Douglas County is that on July 4, residents will have a choice of three – in Castle Rock, in Highlands Ranch, and south of Parker near the Pinery. Whether watching the show from your home, in your vehicle at a nearby location, or online, you will have the opportunity to
Celebrate Independence Day with Castle Rock’s annual fireworks show
Fireworks are an Independence Day tradition, and the Town can help you celebrate right from your own backyard, as we continue to practice social distancing. Fireworks will blast off from Santa Fe Quarry Mesa, located just south of The Meadows, above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, starting at sundown on Saturday, July 4. This high-flying show is weather and fire restriction dependent, and can be seen from almost anywhere in Town, though, visibility may be limited in some areas east of Interstate
Town of Castle Rock Announces 0% Interest $2M CommUNITY loans in Partnership with FirsTier Bank
We are hosting a zoom call on Wednesday, June 24th at 8:00am to share information and answer questions. Zoom link below! Castle Rock Businesses! We are excited to announce the Castle Rock FirsTier 0% interest $2M CommUNITY loan program powered by the Town of Castle Rock and supported by Colorado Lending Source and Castle Rock EDC. As many of you know Castle Rock’s short term response to the COVID-19 economic crisis was a multi-pronged approach of PPP/SBA EIDL info sharing, the Town of Castle
June 16 Council update: resolution loosening restrictions on the public consumption of alcohol appro
June 16 Council update: resolution loosening restrictions on the public consumption of alcohol approved The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of change to the restaurant industry. A resolution easing restrictions on the public consumption of to-go alcohol orders in certain Downtown areas was a topic at Town Council’s June 16 meeting. Here’s a more in-depth look at the topic: Resolution authorizing administrative approval of public consumption and communal dining areas approved – Town Council
Farmer’s market brings fresh food to Festival Park June 14
Fresh produce at the farmer’s markets is a sure sign the summer season has arrived. While things will look a little different this year, the Town is working hard to keep the summer spirit alive as much as possible. With that in mind, the Farmer’s Market at Festival Park will open Sunday, June 14. The Farmer’s Market at Festival Park, hosted by the Local Colorado, will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through September. Social distancing requirements will be in place, and market goers can expect a
Can my Business Open?
Attention Businesses, Are you wondering if your business can be open? The last day of the State’s Stay-at-Home Order was April 26. The State’s Safer-at-Home began yesterday on April 27. Cities and Counties can be more restrictive than the State but not less restrictive than the State, so we recommend that you first read the guidance from the State CDPHE for what is allowed using the link below, then refer to County and then to Town level guidance. Here is a list of each authority and their
Town Council approves new small business grant, loan programs
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented small business impacts. Accordingly, Town Council is offering never-before-seen local business support programs, to help the many outlets that contribute to our community’s economy and character continue to succeed. Council approved the latest of these initiatives Tuesday – a program offering one-time grants of up to $5,000 per business, and another offering firms no-interest, no-fee loans of up to $25,000. Together, these new programs represent
Best of the Best Nominees Announced, Winners Revealed April 25th at Chamber’s Roaring 20’s Gala
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announced the best of the best nominees for their Annual Awards: Businessperson, Small Business, Citizen, Castle Rock Advocate, P.S. Miller Philanthropist, Ping Lee Jung Volunteer, and Ambassador of the Year. The following outstanding individuals will be recognized, and the winners will be revealed at the Chamber's Annual Banquet and Awards ceremony at the Hilton Denver Inverness Hotel on April 25th at 6:00 p.m. All are invited to join the Castle Rock Chamber as they
Town’s No. 1 volunteer honored with bench dedication and Cornerstone Tribute award
They say, “many hands make light work.” That’s one of the reasons why the Town’s volunteer program is so important. Now, one of the Town’s most passionate volunteers is being honored with a Bench Dedication at Rock Park and the Cornerstone Tribute award. Dennis Carnahan has been a volunteer with the Town for more than 16 years and is a founding member of the Keepers of the Rock volunteer group. Since 2004, Dennis has consistently dedicated his Saturdays between April and October to the trails and
Encore groundbreaking
Confluence Companies held a ground breaking ceremony last week to kick off the Encore project. Encore, formerly known as Festival Park Commons, is a proposed redevelopment of three lots Downtown, just south of Town Hall. The proposed project is a result of a request for proposals the Town distributed in 2017, specifically for a new parking structure. Construction began in fall 2019 and will likely continue through 2021. The seven-story building that includes 124 condominiums, 17,881 sq. ft. for retail,
Report, video allow community to celebrate 2019’s accomplishments, look ahead into 2020
Your Town works hard every day to make sure Castle Rock remains a great place to live. Toward that end, several major goals were accomplished in 2019, including: · Opening the Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park and 2-mile southeast extension of East Plum Creek Trail · Improving the intersections on Founders Parkway and Allen Way and Crowfoot Valley Road, the latter of which will be completed this spring · Installed a reuse waterline from Plum Creek Water Reclamation
Pegasus Restaurant marks 30 years in Castle Rock
Owners credit customers, staff for eatery's successJanie, John and Sheridan De Lay are the mother, father and daughter operation behind Pegasus Restaurant, which celebrates 30 years in Castle Rock this month. They credit supportive staff and customers for their success.JESSICA GIBBSPosted Monday, April 1, 2019 1:30 pmJessica Gibbsjgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com The numbers each mark a different milestone — 20 years in the first building they bought instead of rented, 30 years in Castle Rock, and 35 years
Mixing Old With New in Historic Downtown Castle Rock
Rapid growth in suburban community has not affected its identityBY KEVIN TILSON Published: 2019.01.24 03:00 PM A Castle Rock building that dates back to 1918, the B&B Café, was once the site of an infamous gunfight where a fugitive shot and killed the Town Marshall. A bullet hole from the gunfight can still be seen in the café’s tin ceiling, reminiscent of Castle Rock’s rich western history. The streets of Castle Rock are lined with historic structures with stories of their own about
