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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Kate de Best said the military family last saw their roaming gnome, Norman, at the Great Sand Dunes on May 23 when he may have been left in a blue hiking backpack near the picnic area—local residents are asked to help find him before Guido deploys again.  Denver7
  • Castle Rock will host the South Metro Water Festival on June 18 at Philip S. Miller Park from 2 to 6 p.m., offering interactive water demos, science experiments, a foam party and food vendors. Following the festival, Castle Rock Water will hold an after-party from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music from Grey Rails — a chance for families to enjoy water education and community fun.  Town of Castle Rock

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Authorities tranquilized a busy black bear that was spotted in backyards in Arapahoe County and Lone Tree on Saturday — it was first seen on S. Genoa Court before appearing on E. Elmhurst Place in Aurora, and officers released it into better bear habitat. Wildlife officials urged residents to secure trash, pet food, and bird feeders to help reduce future bear visits.  Denver7

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Festival Park Farmers Market

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

    Sun, 6/8/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 6/9/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 6/11/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • Festival Park Farmers Market

    9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Shop locally sourced foods and goods while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere.

    Sun, 6/15/25

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