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in Castle Rock
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Castle Rock will host its annual Pie Bake-Off on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park — bakers in the fruit, nonfruit and youth divisions must drop off two identical pies between 10:30 and 11 a.m. and pay a $30 entry fee for a chance to win prizes. Town of Castle Rock
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser described Nebraska's petition for Supreme Court review of its plan to build a canal on the South Platte River as baseless and too early for review — Gov. Jared Polis said the filing was premature and a meritless escalation as Colorado filed its legal response. Denver7
- ➤ Three years after Colorado voters approved free meals for all students, voters in November will decide the future of the Healthy School Meals For All program with two ballot measures—Propositions LL and MM. Proposition LL would let the state keep extra funds while Proposition MM would raise taxes on households earning over $300,000, and the outcome will determine if free meals remain universal or are limited. Denver7
- ➤ Food Bank of the Rockies and other local food banks in Colorado report a 25% drop in federal food donations that left a gap of 14,000 meals a day as the government shutdown continues and living costs rise. Officials warn that if the shutdown persists, programs like SNAP and TEFAP may face cuts—forcing them to ration supplies and seek more donations. Denver7
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Novice/Beginner Kids Tennis
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Castle Rock Tennis — Affordable entry — Perfect for kids ages 7-9 new to tennis to learn fundamental skills.
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Spooktacular Halloween Market
1-4 p.m. — Philip S. Miller Park — Registration required — A family-friendly Halloween event with booths, games, and candy for trick-or-treaters.
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Comedy Night with Caleb Synan
7-8:30 p.m. — Alidade Brewing — $15 tickets — Enjoy a night of laughs with headliner Caleb Synan, known for his performances on Comedy Central and Conan.
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Resume Workshop at Castle Rock
9-11 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Refresh your resume and learn to stand out in the job market with expert guidance.
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D&D Night – Castle Rock
7-9 p.m. — Honnibrook Craft Meadery — Free entry — Gather around for an evening of fantastical adventures and tabletop fun with fellow D&D enthusiasts.
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Douglas County Youth Employment Program Information Session
3-4 p.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Learn about employment and education assistance available for Douglas County youth.
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PBG Open Kids & Teens Catch Style Sub-Only
9 AM – 11 PM — The Rock Jiu Jitsu Team — Registration required — Experience a fun and improved catch style submission-only competition for kids and teens.
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Free Fall Fest
4:30-7 p.m. — 1100 Caprice Dr, Castle Rock, CO — Free entry — Enjoy a family carnival with inflatables, games, and a chance to meet local firefighters.
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Healing by Design Retreat
7 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock by IHG — Check website for cost — Discover healing through faith and design with Jim Hockaday Ministries.
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Seated Stretch & Deep Relaxation
5-6 p.m. — 5335 Water Avens Dr, Castle Rock, CO — No experience needed — Ease tension and restore calm through seated stretches and guided relaxation.
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