Good morning, Castle Rock.

Castle Rock will hold its annual Spring Up the Creek event on May 3 from 9 to 11 a.m.—volunteers will clean trash along the trails near East Plum Creek and Sellars Gulch.

The 22nd year of this event provides cleaning supplies, snacks and water to improve water quality, and participants must register online with a waiver.

Barb Dignan and Front Range Theater Company will launch an all-adult theater group called Classics on Stage that will perform Of Mice and Men at Castle Pines Library from April 25-27—I understand the production gives local adults a chance to keep acting.

Dignan, a long-time theater teacher, said the group fills a gap for grown-ups who want to stay involved in theater.

Douglas County School District Superintendent Erin Kane presented a plan at a board meeting to pair Highlands Ranch schools by matching Saddle Ranch with Eldorado, Heritage with Summit View and Acres Green with Fox Creek starting in fall 2026 while shifting sixth grade to middle schools. The board will vote on the proposals on April 22nd as community members have raised questions about special education programs and transportation logistics.

Today and Saturday, the Bureau of Land Management is hosting its first wild horse and burro adoption event of the year at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to find new homes for 35 wild horses from Colorado and 10 wild burros from Arizona at a minimum bid of $125.

BLM said the event aims to offer a safer alternative to past roundups (spokesperson Steven Hall explained the goal is to give these animals a good life).

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.

Froyo Family Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Smart Cow Yogurt Bar — No weigh, all froyo — Mooooove over dinner for a delightful family froyo experience!