Good morning, Castle Rock.

The Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation will honor Tweet Kimball’s legacy on June 14 with Waterloo: The Grand Gatsby Gala to celebrate her 111th birthday and the castle’s 99th anniversary—this event will feature themed festivities like a bagpiper greeting, cocktail hour, dinner and a live auction.

Castle Rock Water is launching a summer campaign to educate local businesses on preventing water pollution—postcards offer clear tips on proper waste disposal and avoiding dumping into storm drains.

Restaurants, landscaping services, and mobile cleaning operators are urged to follow this guidance to help keep local waterways clean.

Campaign finance reports filed on June 3 show that the Yes on Local Control committee received about $110,000 from five donors, including two $50,000 contributions from Ventana Capital Inc. and the Cundy Harbor Irrevocable Trust, as it prepares for the June 24 special election; in contrast, the Stop the Power Grab committee received around $30,000 from more than 200 local contributors—details that highlight a sharp funding difference for the home rule debate in Douglas County.

On June 3, Town Council approved measures to fund a new recreation center in the Brickyard community including up to $75.5 million in certificates of participation, a public—private partnership with CD—Acme LLC, a Drones as First Responders program with CRPD, and a development plan at Founders Vista with 511 residential units. The center may begin construction in August if financing passes second reading and is expected to complete in 2027.

The Colorado DMV warns drivers of a text message scam that claims they have unpaid traffic tickets and threatens to suspend vehicle registrations (do not provide personal information) while officials urge deleting such messages (avoid clicking any links).

Riverdale Ridge High School's girls golf team won its first state championship this spring at The Broadlands in Broomfield after beating Durango by 13 strokes—junior Brynn Balliet led as the medalist, finishing fourth in the stroke-play portion.

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.

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.

Delicious Writing Camp

10 AM - 12 PM — 212 Pizza Co. — Ticketed event — Create stories and pizza at this fun-filled writing camp!