Thursday, April 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Parker resident Jill Marks started her own publishing company to honor her late son Guy with a book series that blends family travel stories and word lessons. She turned her love for reading and writing into a healing journey — the books keep his memory alive — and she will release her next title inspired by recent travels soon. Castle Rock News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Families who lost loved ones to careless driving supported a bill yesterday that would raise the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony — the new charge would carry fines up to $100,000, jail time, and a year of mandatory parole, and lawmakers will debate the bill again on Monday. Advocates say the change is needed to better hold drivers accountable. Denver7
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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.
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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.
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Career Exploration Workshop
9-10 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Discover your barriers to employment and explore potential career paths.
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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.
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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!
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Youth Services Learning Community
9 AM – 4 PM — Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library — Free entry — Engage with local youth services experts for community betterment and resource sharing.
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Reiki & Crystal Singing Bowls
10:15-11:00 AM — HardBeauty Headquarters — Consult for cost — Experience energy healing and chakra alignment with sound therapy.
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Colorado Walk ‘n’ Wheel for LGS Research
11 AM – 3 PM — Philip S. Miller Park — Free entry — Step together for a breakthrough in understanding Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome with fun family activities.
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Family Gardening Day
10 AM – 12 PM — Bison Park — Free — Celebrate spring by planting flowers or vegetables and enjoying snacks and playtime.
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
9:30 – 11:30 AM — Mitchell Gulch Park — Free — Celebrate Arbor Day by helping plant trees and enhance local parks.
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