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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In 2023, Colorado granted 125 temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders from 168 petitions, up from 64 in 2020. Attorney General Phil Weiser said the tool helps keep guns from people who might hurt themselves or others + some critics argue it can infringe on due process. Denver7
- ➤ A Trinidad man, Roy Allen Elliott-Casaus, 33, was sentenced to 13 years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police vehicles during a high-speed chase in Castle Rock in early 2022—he pleaded guilty to charges including assault on a peace officer, aggravated motor vehicle theft and vehicular eluding. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At a statewide mental health summit sponsored by Colorado AG Phil Weiser and the Broncos Foundation, clinical psychologist Lisa Damour presented seven research-based tips to help adults support teen mental health and emotional resilience. Damour urged adults to listen carefully, validate feelings, and be honest — avoiding premature problem solving — to build trust with teens. Castle Rock News-Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Young athletes aged 5 to 18 will compete in the annual Tri the Rock youth triathlon on September 7 at Butterfield Crossing Park and Pool, with races starting at 7:30 a.m. for most groups and 10:30 a.m. for the youngest. Registration is $70 until Aug. 26 with a deadline of Sept. 2—free informational clinics on Aug. 31 help beginners learn the course details—so families are encouraged to sign up early. Town of Castle Rock
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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.
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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.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Explore fresh produce, local meats, and artisan products from nearly 40 vendors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Support local vendors — Discover fresh produce, meats, and baked goods from nearly 40 local vendors.
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