COMMUNITY EVENTS

AQUATICS

MILLER ATHLETIC COMPLEX 720.733.4485 RECREATION CENTER 303.491.5278

HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS

36 LEARN TO SWIM Our program specializes inteaching all ages 39 46 and ability levels from toddlers to adults. FREE DISCOVER SCUBA CLASS Did you know you can try scuba before Earth Day Fair Come to Festival Park on Saturday, April 22, to volunteer or enjoy "green" educational and sales vendors. committing to a certification course? 46 The Winter Ball Don't miss this annual tradition with your favorite princess or prince.

46 FARMERS MARKET AT FESTIVAL PARK RETURNS Shop fresh produce and local goods starting Mother's Day.

STAFF

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jennifer Reinhardt 720-724-2010 jreinhardt@CRgov.com

PRIVATE EVENTS/MILLHOUSE RENTALS

Heather Rossiter 720-724-2083 hrossiter@CRgov.com

RACE DIRECTOR

Jake Swords 303-814-7455 jswords@CRgov.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE WINTER BALL - ENCHANTED FOREST

Snowflakes and magic are in the air at this year's Winter Ball. Step into the wintery enchanted forest for a night of dancing and fun. Enjoy light refreshments, dancing, a raffle and more. Professional photos and flowers will also be available for purchase. All ages welcome.

Fee: $15/person; everyone who attends must register Date: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2022 Time: 6–9 p.m. Location: Douglas County Events Center

FARMERS MARKET AT FESTIVAL PARK

Enjoy warmer temperatures and seasonal goods at the Farmers Market at Festival Park. The market opens Mother’s Day weekend, Sunday, May 14. The Farmers Market at Festival Park, hosted by the Local Colorado, will run every Sunday through September. Don’t miss locally-raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce, delicious baked goods, artisan-made products and more from nearly 40 vendors. Support local business and agriculture while getting outside, meeting neighbors and enjoying delicious local fare. More information is available at CRgov.com/FarmersMarket.

Date: May 14–Sept. 24 Day/time: Sunday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: Festival Park

EARTH DAY 2023

Celebrate Earth Day with the Town and the Local Colorado. Give back to Mother Earth, then enjoy a festival featuring educational information from nonprofits, demonstrations, vendors featuring upcycling goods and food trucks. It'll be a day to act, learn and enjoy! Registration is required. Visit CRgov.com/EarthDay for event details and registration. For more information, contact 720-357-0205 or mjones@CRgov.com.

Date: Saturday, April 22 Time: 9 a.m.–11 a.m. volunteer activity 11 a.m.–3 p.m. festival Location: Festival Park

CLIMB4CHANGE

This unique fundraising event offers multiple races up The Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park. All funds and donations raised at the event benefit Therapeutic Recreation and are used to provide scholarships and access to a wide variety of activities in a safe, respectful and ability-focused environment.

Open to all ages. Children 5 and under are free but must be registered. Not in town? Register online for our virtual event. For more information, visit CRgov.com/Climb4Change.

7 a.m.

Power Hour 1, "The Early Eagle"

Be one of the first at the event to climb 200 stairs multiple times!

8:30 a.m.

Climb’n’Run 5K and 10K

Climb the stairs, continue on the switchbacks, run on the trail, and finish on the turf field! Choose your challenge distance, 5K or 10K?

9 a.m.

Trail Reps

30 minutes of adrenaline! Up the stairs and down the switchbacks and repeat!

10 a.m.

Power Hour 2, "The Perfect 10"

60 minutes of stair climbing perfection.

11:30 a.m.

Race To The Top

How fast can your legs can carry you?

12 p.m.

Power Hour 3, "The Power Lunch"

60 minutes of stair climbing perfection.

Date: June 10 Time: 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Location: Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park

Power Hours Trail Reps Climb'N' Run 5/10K

$45 $45 $40

Race to the Top

$35

CALENDAR

CALENDAR SOURCES

Town of Castle Rock

CRgov.com/Events

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

VisitCastleRock.org

Douglas County Events Center

Douglas.co.us/EventsCenter

Downtown Development Authority

DowntownCastleRock.com

Philip S. Miller Library

DouglasCountyLibraries.org 1 New Year's Day - Recreation Center, MAC and Town offices closed

1–31 Holiday tree recycling - Go to CRgov.com/Recycling for a list of locations

16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Town offices closed; Recreation Center and MAC remain open

FEBRUARY

4 The Winter Ball; 6–9 p.m. - Douglas County Event Center

16 Colorado Bluebird Project Open House; 7–8 p.m. - The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park

20 President's Day - Town offices closed; Recreation Center and MAC remain open

MARCH

1 Colorado Bluebird Project Nest-box Monitor Training; 6:30–8 p.m. - The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park

29

Ridgeline Wrangler Kick-off Meeting; 6–7 p.m. - Aspen/Cascade Rooms at The MAC Rhyolite Dirt Bike Crew Kick-off Meeting; 7–8 p.m. - Aspen/Cascade rooms at The MAC

22 Earth Day Volunteer Activity and Fair; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. - Festival Park

APRIL

MAY

3 Basics of Birdwatching class (Part 1); 6:30–7:30 p.m. - Philip S. Miller Library

7 Spring Up the Creek; 9–11 a.m.

13 Basics of Birdwatching Guided Walk (Part 2); 8–10 a.m. - East Plum Creek Trail

17 Basics of Birdwatching Guided Hike (Part 2); 8–10 a.m. - Gateway Mesa Open Space

21 Climb4Change; 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. - The Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park

SAVE THE DATE

June 10 Climb4Change; 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. - The Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park