Good morning, Castle Rock.

Yachty Got Back with the Denver Pops Orchestra will perform at the Amphitheater at Philip S.

Miller Park on Saturday, Aug. 30 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the concert starting at 8 p.m.—tickets are on sale now.

On July 17, Kiowa School District held a town hall meeting to review a $60,680,865 BEST grant that covers 85.9% of the cost to build a new school on nearly 40 acres south of Highway 86, with about $9.9 million to be paid by local taxpayers if the bond is approved in November.

Officials and community members discussed design ideas and plans that will allow current school facilities to continue serving for sports and preschool use while the new, modern building is constructed.

Taxpayers spent over $40 million fighting wildfires in Colorado this year, with nearly three quarters of that cost coming from the South Rim and Turner Gulch Fires (per the Bureau of Land Management).

The Interior has budgeted $1.9 billion for fire efforts this year and will request $6.5 billion for next year (to meet rising fire risks).

Colorado joined a lawsuit against the USDA over a demand for SNAP participant data that lawmakers say may be used for mass deportation—Attorney General Phil Weiser said he will protect Coloradans’ privacy and access to the food assistance program.

Junior Team Tennis PREP - Summer Level 4

3:00 – 4:30 PM — 5254 N Meadows Dr, Castle Rock, CO — Cost info not provided — A focused program for young tennis players aged 9-12 looking to enhance their skills.

First Fridays 5K Celebration

5:30-9 p.m. — Festival Park — Free participation for 5K — Enjoy a fun evening with live disco music, food trucks, and community activities.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

11:00 AM – 10:30 PM — Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center — Free entry — Experience thrilling rodeos, live music, and delicious treats at this fun-filled fair.

Festival Park Farmers Market

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

Blending Realism with Abstraction in Acrylics

Aug 4-26, 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. — 312 Cantril St, Castle Rock, CO — Registration required — Explore the dynamic intersection of realism and abstraction in a four-week acrylic painting class for all skill levels.

2025 RMTMA Annual Golf Tournament

7 a.m.-3 p.m. — Plum Creek Golf Club — Register for a day of golf, networking, and prizes with a delicious meal included.

Jazz in the Park

6:30-8 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Experience a laid-back evening of cool jazz music under the open sky in Castle Rock.

U.N.I.T.Y. for Teens

7-8 p.m. — HardBeauty Headquarters — In-person or Zoom — A supportive space for teens to focus on connection and personal growth.

Elementary Summer Tennis Group Lessons

10:15-11:15 p.m. — 3952 Butterfield Crossing Dr — Cost info not provided — Fun group lessons for ages 4-6 focused on tennis basics and motor skills development.

Book Signing with Zora Fox

12-2 p.m. — Sudden Fiction Books — Free entry — Discover the Fae and Shadow series by local author Zora Fox at this beloved indie bookstore.