Good morning, Castle Rock.

To honor Arbor Day and Castle Rock's 38 years as a Tree City USA community, the Town will host three volunteer tree planting and cleanup events—one at Metzler Ranch Community Park on April 24th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., another at the same park on April 25th, and a third at Mitchell Gulch Park on April 28th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers aged 12 and up will help plant over 50 trees and enhance local green spaces.

Today the Colorado Department of the Treasury is mailing $8 million in unclaimed property to 12,000 Coloradans (checks will arrive in the next few weeks and can be cashed immediately).

State lawmakers passed House Bill 25-1146 in a committee hearing on Tuesday — changing the bill so youth detention facilities can use emergency beds without court orders and must show efforts to secure community-based services amid a 60% rise in violent juvenile crime in Colorado Springs. The legislation now moves to the House Appropriations Committee for further discussion.

Wild Horse & Burro Adoption

9 AM – 4 PM — Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center — Adoption fees vary — Discover new furry friends looking for loving homes amidst captivating wildlife.

Yoga & Art

2-4 p.m. — Buka Yoga | Castle Rock Yoga Studio — $40 — Enjoy yoga followed by painting a colorful rooster on a mini canvas while sipping light snacks.

Castle Rock Cars and Coffee

7-9 a.m. — The Old North End Restaurant & Deli — RSVP required — Enjoy French toast and coffee while networking with local car enthusiasts.

Sushi Rolling 101

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Sinners & Saints — Materials provided, spirits available for purchase — Learn to roll delicious sushi from scratch in a fun class with a talented chef.

Medicare Seminar

6-7 p.m. — Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library — Free entry — Explore essential Medicare information with expert speakers at this informative seminar.

Pulse Line Seminar: Interacting with People with Disabilities

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock by IHG — Cost not specified — Equip first responders with essential tools for better interactions with individuals with disabilities.

Wild in Our Town

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library — Free entry — Get up close with real wildlife displays and discover local wildlife at this annual educational gathering.

Hop & Shop

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The North Face Outlets at Castle Rock — Free entry — Enjoy a day of family fun with an interactive farm experience, free photos with the Easter Bunny, and exciting scavenger hunts.

Career Exploration Workshop

9-10 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Discover your barriers to employment and explore potential career paths.

FIELD DAY - Castle Rock

7:30-11:30 a.m. — Butterfield Crossing Park — Free entry — Discover essential techniques for maintaining athletic fields and optimizing water management systems.