Friday, April 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit GoFarm provides training and support—such as mentorship and business planning—to local residents starting small backyard farms to improve access to fresh food. The program helps overcome barriers like land access by offering comprehensive resources. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis vetoed Senate Bill 77 on Thursday because it would have allowed government agencies to take extra time to reply to public records requests for non-media users—Legislators plan a rare move to override his decision. Denver7
- ➤ Lawmakers at the Capitol are debating two bipartisan bills to fix a federal program that gives hospitals discounts on prescription drugs for low-income patients—this program started in 1992 to help cover costs. One bill would require hospitals to report profits from discounted drugs while the other would ban drug-maker restrictions, though some hospitals worry the changes may cut essential services. Denver7
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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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Dream Dinners Networking Event
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Dream Dinners Castle Rock Meal Prep — Suggested dinner purchase — Connect with locals while enjoying stretching, chair massages, and organic wine.
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