Good morning, Castle Rock.

The Town is accepting applications for the 10th Your Town Academy, an eight-week civic engagement program that will run on Mondays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. starting August 18 and ending October 13—applications are open until June 30 or may close sooner if the class fills early.

Today the Douglas County School District began its Summer Lunch Program to serve free, healthy meals to children Monday through Friday until Aug.

8—meals include fruit, vegetables, and milk and are offered at several sites including Castle Rock.

Trimble GPS Training Class

8 p.m. — Old Town Hall, Basement — Mandatory for employees — Learn essential GPS workflows for effective geographic data collection.

Team 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Race

6-9 p.m. — Inconceivable Toys & Games — $40 per team — Compete in a thrilling race to assemble a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle with friends and family.

Betting on Miracles Casino Night

6:30-10 p.m. — COFF33 — $50 — Experience a glamorous casino night that supports NICU families with fun games and philanthropy.

Hike and Brunch at Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail

10:30 a.m. — Gateway Mesa Open Space — Bring your own lunch — A stress-free hike exploring beautiful trails with a lovely brunch picnic.

Festival Park Farmers Market

9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Discover fresh produce, local meats, and artisan goods from nearly 40 vendors.

Douglas County 4-H Equestrian Yoga

1-4 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center — Free entry — Kids ages 8-18 can enjoy a unique blend of yoga and equestrian training led by experienced instructor Danny.

ArcGIS Pro 101 Training

8 p.m. — 100 N. Wilcox St. — Free entry — Learn GIS fundamentals and how to use ArcGIS Pro in this comprehensive course.

Jazz in the Park

6:30 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening with cool jazz music in a charming outdoor setting.

Soulful Sober Sessions Open Mic

7-9 p.m. — HardBeauty Headquarters — Free entry — Enjoy an uplifting open mic night dedicated to sobriety and soulful performances.

Climb for Change 2025

6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Challenge Hill and Trails at Philip S. Miller Park — $25-$45 — Engage in a climbing challenge while supporting adaptive recreation for individuals with disabilities.