Good morning, Castle Rock.

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said ICE reported the escape of two detainees from a local ICE facility four-to-five hours after a power outage allowed them to flee Tuesday night; he maintained that APD was never asked to join the search and clarified that the delay turned a hot escape into a cold one.

A Colorado nonprofit called Justice Necessary is launching a grant program that will supply free pads, tampons, and dispensers to schools to help them meet HB1164 requirements by providing a month’s supply of period products for summer and the 2025 to 2026 school year.

All schools can apply with applications due (March 31) and recipients will be announced (April 21).

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed that a male gray wolf brought from Canada as part of its second wolf-reintroduction died in north-central Wyoming on March 16 after its collar sent a mortality alert.

USDA officials in Wyoming were working to address livestock depredations when the death was detected.

Life Skills Workshop: Forming an LLC for Aspiring Business Owners

This workshop offers practical guidance on establishing an LLC, highlighting tax advantages and networking opportunities for dads interested in starting their own businesses.

Healing by Design

7 p.m. | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock | Free entry | Experience spiritual growth and healing with teachings from Jim Hockaday Ministries.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Douglas County Fairgrounds Field 1 | Donation encouraged | Support local heroes by donating blood at this community event.

Spring Equinox Hike at Metzler Family Open Space

This guided hike celebrates the Spring Equinox with mindfulness exercises and opportunities to observe the transition from winter to spring.

Storytime Discover

5:00-5:30 p.m. | Castle Rock - Kids Corner | Free entry | Explore creativity through Art, Music, Dance, or Yoga during this interactive Storytime.

ColoradoScape Xeriscaping Design Workshop

This free workshop teaches participants about xeriscape design using drought-tolerant plants suitable for Colorado's environment.

On-Site Tour at Assured Senior Living

9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Assured Senior Living | Free entry | Explore top-rated senior living options and exceptional care for older adults.

Toddler Storytime

4:00 – 4:30 PM — 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO — Free entry — Perfectly tailored storytelling session for toddlers in a friendly environment.

Interview Skills Workshop

9-11 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Enhance your interview skills with expert tips and preparation strategies to land your ideal job.

Leads Referral Group Meeting

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Castle Cafe | Included with membership | Network with fellow professionals in a limited industry group.