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From The Publisher

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Just Love

Experience Castle Rock History| Local| To-do

Castle Rock Events Calendar

Find out what’s going on around Town

Wedding Venues

Great places to celebrate

Mad Greens

Now open in Castle Rock

Libraries

Closer to reality in 2016

Clinical Pilates

Help get rid of that back pain

Get Cultured

Check out these great cultural resources

The Bookends and Local Author Spotlight

Love In Castle Rock Beautiful Castle Rock in the background and love in the foreground, this image was provided by Versatility Creative Group. versatilitycreativegroup.com

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PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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This is also the time of year when many young couples say “I Do” and decide to create a new life together.

The start of an exciting new time in these couple’s lives when they move from being two people to becoming one couple.

Life has an interesting way of showing us how love is so important in our lives. Not just the traditional love, but also the love you can have for a friend, a community or a moment.

When I was a young man in my early years of high school I met a very special young lady.

She impressed me with her shyness, intelligence and natural beauty. I fell for her as our relationship grew over time. I vividly remember they day where I realized I could not survive without the love of this sweet young lady.

As I sat there, now in college, contemplating the future I realized that every life changing event which I had not yet experienced... every success that would come in the future...every heart ache and challenge which would surely materialize in the future...every aspect of my life...was something I yearned to share with her. She had

become as essential to my being as food, water and air. It was at that moment I realized...and prayed... that she would become my wife.

I was fortunate that she agreed and this year will mark the 20th year that I have had the honor and privilege of calling her my wife.

Love also manifests itself in other ways. Over the years I have built life long friendships and share a level of love with these people that has cemented their importance in my life and mine in theirs.

Similar to the love of a brother or sister.

I have also experienced love from a complete stranger that has had a lasting impact. An unexpected smile from someone I will probably never meet again that just happened to come when I needed it most.

It is amazing how much impact a simple act of love can have on the world around us.

This month I challenge each of you to do something very simple... very easy...very impactfull. This month I challenge you to just love.

Lend a smile to a stranger, call up an old friend, play a game with your kids, do something anonymous for someone in need, just spread some love around. I guarantee this simple expansion of love in our community will come back ten fold and continue to make our world a better place.

Happy February and remember, just love!

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February is a time of year many people associate with love. Because of Valentine’s day, we think a little more about those people close to us and buy sweet treats to show them how much they mean to us.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES

Most residents in and around Castle Rock know that the headquarters for our school district are housed in the District Offices located at 620 Wilcox Street here in Castle Rock, but many may be surprised at just how long that building has been a part of the school district’s history. At the turn of the century, a brick high school was built in the 600 block of Wilcox to handle the growing population in Castle Rock.

Sadly, that building burned down in 1909, just two years after it was built and a new rhyolite building was built as a replacement. Nearly 60 years later, the

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BENNINGTON MERCANTILE

If you live in Castle Rock, even if you’re new to town, chances are you’ve seen Bennington Mercantile but you may not know that Bennington Mercantile is not just another feed store. Its history and services are as rich as diverse as any other landmark in town.

Bennington Mercantile has been family owned and operated by Wayne and Teresa Bennington since 1994, but this business precedes their ownership. It’s the oldest business still operating in downtown Castle Rock, originally established in 1902, and the Bennington’s are just the 8th owners in the store’s 112 year history. Bennington Mercantile stocks popular and core feeds for all your animals and is able to special order products for you if necessary. You can find everything you need to feed and care for your livestock, your furry, four legged friends and even fish and birds at Bennington Mercantile. There is even a frequent buyer program for most brands of pet foods.

In addition to the vast supply of feeds, health care products and treats for your animals, you’ll find a fantastic selection of men’s clothing and boots from brands like Carhart and Ariat and beautifully made women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry.

There’s even something for the kiddos with timeless toys. Distinctive home décor and and gifts are also available at Barrington Mercantile.

If you need a propane refill, they’ve got you covered there as well. Take advantage of their frequent fill up program – fill four tanks and your fifth refill is free! There’s even drive-thru service for RV and Campers. Come in for what you need, stay to see what you find!

Bennington Mercantile is located at 420 Third Street in Castle Rock. They are open MondayFriday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am-3pm. Find them on Facebook, visit www. benningtonmerchantile.com or give them a call at 303-688-3016.

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steadily increasing population warranted the need for a larger high school and Douglas County Senior High School was constructed on Front Street.

The school building at 620 Wilcox remained open, housing grades 4-6. In 1984, after Castle Rock Elementary School opened its doors, the Wilcox School officially became the home for the District’s administration offices and remains as such today. A mid 20th Century addition with a beige brick exterior was added, but the original rhyolite exterior of this historic building can still be viewed from the east side, allowing everyone to take a peek at the original school house in Castle Rock.

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COLORADO BLUEBIRD PROJECT OPEN HOUSE

Even though we are still in the thick of all things winter, we know that those signs of spring are not too far off. One of those sure signs is the birds making their way back from warmer winter climates to nest during the spring and summer months here in Colorado. The Colorado Bluebird Project offers a wonderfully unique, rewarding and educational experience to volunteers of all ages during this time. Volunteers are needed to assist with the monitoring of nest boxes from April through August as well as assisting with nest box construction.

Boxes can be built to install in your own backyard, or you can help monitor many of the boxes already located in several local parks, schools, and open spaces all over Castle Rock. Last year, more than 70 volunteers contributed 459 hours to this program to help increase the Bluebird and Tree Swallow populations in Castle Rock.

In addition, the Town’s natural resource specialist is available for educational presentations for schools, scout troops, other volunteer groups and community organizations.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer this year, plan on attending the open house on Monday, February 29th at Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 100 Wilcox Street, from 7-8pm. To apply for the program, go to www.crgov.com/2028/ Colorado-Bluebird-Project. You will find links to the application, instructions for next box construction, and the volunteer waiver.

Sign up as a family, a group or just try a single nesting box in your own backyard. The Bluebird Project is sure to add a summer full of memories to your year.

The Colorado Bluebird Project is offered through the POST (Parks, Open Space and Trails) Partners in Castle Rock and operates under the guidance of the Audubon Society of Greater Denver.

Their mission is to improve the vitality of bluebird populations throughout Colorado and educate the public about the bluebirds.

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School Fundraiser for DCS Montessori School 4pm-8pm Rink at the Rock

SHEN Meditation: Relax, Breathe & Embrace Love.

6:30-7:30pm SHEN Healing Center Meditation, movement and activities for children between the ages of 6 & 9 years of age. Bring a yoga mat, blanket or pillow, whatever is most comfortable for you and your child. This is a six week class and the cost of $60 includes the adult and child ($15 per additional child.)

RSVP to this class by calling 303.594.3506

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Town Council Meeting 6pm-9pm 100 N. Wilcox Street Keep informed of Town Council’s proceedings, live in real time or at your convenience - you can go to crgov.com

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Douglas County Job Fair 10am-2pm Douglas County Events Center The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce facilitates this Job Fair to raise awareness about opportunities for employment right here in Douglas County. A wide variety of industries and types of positions will be represented. This event will provide information on resources available in Douglas County as well as training and educational components for job seekers.

Local employers will be onsite - bring several copies of your resume! www.castlerock.org/dcjobfair.htm

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The Chocolate Therapist 6pm - Doors open at 5:45pm Cherokee Ranch Choco-holics of the world rejoice!

This evening will include pairing instructions, discussions on single origin chocolates, how to cleanse the palate, how chocolate is made from bean to bar and even how to eat it! Mini tours of the Castle will take place the first 30 minutes of the evening.

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School Fundraiser for South Ridge Elementary School 4pm-8pm Rink at the Rock

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Teen Night 7pm-9pm Rink at the Rock Come and check out a fun night at the Rink at the Rock - Teen Nights will feature a DJ, adding to a fun night out!

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The Healthy Living Expo 8am-3pm Douglas County Fairgrounds Colorado’s largest Expo focused on living, working and playing right here in Colorado.

The Chamber of Commerce is proud to present this free event to the public, offering the opportunity to experience interactive educational exhibits, demonstrations and presentations. coloradohealthylivingexpo.com

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CPR/AED Class 8:30am-12:30pm Fire Headquarters/Station 151 This four hour course will teach the basic skills of adult, child and

infant CPR in accordance with the American Heart Association.

Registration must be done prior to the class. Registration and payment shall be done in person at 300 Perry St. For more information, contact Jamie Duncan - jduncan@crgov. com

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Free Weight Loss workshop 6:30pm-7:30om Aligned Relief & Wellness Center 205 Fourth Street Whether you’re looking to make some real weight loss goals this year or just would like more information on how choices affect your body, this free event is a great informational workshop.

Call to reserve your space - 720839-3989

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Fundraiser for Soaring Hawk Elementary School 4pm-8pm Rink at the Rock

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Fundraiser for Sage Canyon Elementary School 4pm-8pm Rink at the Rock

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Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Free Monthly Presentation “Love is in the Air” 6:45pm-8:00pm Philip S. Miller Library This month, the Castle Rock Historical Society is asking people to bring in vintage Valentine’s Day cards and other memorabilia about love in your family, share old wedding photos, stories of how your parents or grandparents met and take part in this “love fest” in February.

Refreshments will be served

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Daddy Daughter Ball - Sweet Moments 6:30pm-8:30pm Douglas County Fairgrounds Come out for one of those “Kodak Moment” kind of nights with your little princess at the Daddy Daughter Ball. There will be refreshments served, a raffle by the TAG (Teen Advisory Group), and professional photographs taken to capture these “Sweet Moments” for a lifetime. crgov.com/2007/Daddy-Daughter-Ball

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Valentine’s Day Tea 1pm Cherokee Ranch Castle Bring your Sweetheart, or share and afternoon with sweet friends, at the Castle for a regal spin on Valentine’s Day. This special event will feature a special Valentine’s Day Tea menu accompanied by sparkling champagne.

All Tea reservations include a castle tour.

For tickets - go to http:// www.tunestub.com/ events/226681?&&cart

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Valentine’s Day Brunch 10am Cherokee Ranch Castle Start this special day off with an elegant brunch at the Castle.

Cocktails will be available for purchase and reservations include tours of the Castle.Reserve your space early, http://www.tunestub. com/events/226683?&&cart

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Valentine’s Blues 6pm Cherokee Ranch Castle Northern Blues/Plan-It Records recording artist Dan Treanor and his band, the Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown will make this Valentines anything but blue!

Come hear a little Afrosippi Blues, R&B, Rock and Roll, Raggae and much more! Tickets are on sale now at http://www.tunestub.com/ events/227041?&&cart

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Town Council Meeting 6pm-9pm 100 N. Wilcox Street Keep informed of Town Council’s proceedings, live in real time or at your convenience - you can go to crgov.com

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Coffee with a Cop 10am-11am Smallcakes Get to know the fantastic officers of the Castle Rock Police Department at this monthly event.

Share casual conversation over a great cup of coffee. This month’s event will be held at Smallcakes at 34 E. Allen Street. For a list of the Coffee with a Cop events, go to crgov.com/1714/Coffee-with-a-Cop

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SHEN Classes: Amplify Your Energy Healing with Sound & Vibration with BLISSbowls 9am-6pm You will learn the history of singing bowls, the health benefits of sound and vibration and how it improves focus, are covered. You’ll gain skills to play the bowl 10 different ways on many different parts of the body, practice and perform techniques as well as receive the work. The cost is $150 (BLISSBowls not included) RSVP 720.733.2034

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Afternoon Tea 1pm Cherokee Ranch Castle Great for a lovely afternoon outing or perfect for special events, bridal showers and celebrations!

The Tea includes a light meal with a seasonal menu, complete with the traditional scones, clotted cream, finger sandwiches, pastries, sweets and more. The day is complete with a tour of the Castle.

To reserve tickets, go to http://www.tunestub.com/ events/225851?&&cart

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Colorado Bluebird Project Open House 7pm-8pm Town Hall The Colorado Bluebird Project operates under the Partners Volunteer Program in Castle Rock with the guidance of the Audubon Society of Greater Denver. The program works to improves the vitality of the native bluebird populations throughout Colorado.

Volunteers are needed for weekly monitoring of nest boxes and breeding activity beginning April 1, continuing through mid-August.

Come learn how you can help in Castle Rock or even in your own backyard. This program is suitable for families and volunteers of all ages looking for a rewarding, fun and educational way to interact with wildlife.

For more information, email bspagnuolo@crgov.com

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at 6:45pm, the presentation begins at 7:00pm. For more information, email museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org

Wedding Venues The Wildlife Experience at CU South Denver 10035 Peoria St Parker, CO 80134 303-315-9434 southdenver.cu.edu

CU South Denver represents more than just inspiration for the entire community—it also offers amazing spaces for your next event, including the 8,400 square-foot Great Hall. Event planners ensure every detail is perfect, from in-house catering and cocktails to meeting all your A/V needs. Regale guests, create memories, exceed expectations.

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venues for weddings exist in our area.

We did a little looking around and here are some of our favorite places to get married.

Villa Parker 10750 South Pine Drive Parker, CO 80138 303.805.2295 www.villaparker.com

This unique facility overlooking Historic Parker offers exclusive use of over 10,000 square feet of interior space, beautiful Mediterranean styled architecture, amazing views of the Rocky Mountains and pleasant gardens and walking paths for guests to enjoy.

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AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: 12 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: $750 - $3500 plus $5000 food beverage min.

FACILITY CAPACITY: 10 - 500 UNIQUE FEATURE: Museum features a multi-million dollar art and taxidermy collection. The Wildlife Experience hosts an interactive nature museum offering fun for everyone with a giant screen movie theater and a wide range of education programs designed for any age.

AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: 100 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: $2,500- $6,500 FACILITY CAPACITY: 2-200 UNIQUE FEATURE: Once inside the estate’s wall, you and your guests feel as though you have escaped to the Italian countryside. Surrounded by lush gardens and walking paths with distinct Mediterranean style, terracotta-tiled roof, chocolate colored accents, ivory archways, and elegant iron chandeliers are the perfect backdrop for your event to unfold. The breathtaking courtyard is the perfect setting for ceremonies or cocktail hour while the picturesque ballroom graciously receives your reception.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle 6113 North Daniels Park Road Sedalia, CO 80135 303-688-5555 www.cherokeeranch.org

Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club 23155 E Heritage Pkwy Aurora, CO 303-693-7788 HeritageEagleBend.com

The massive doors open and you enter an architectural masterpiece echoing 1450′s Scotland. Ahead lays the Great Hall with its soaring wooden arches and intricate cut-stone walls. To the left, a quiet study filled with treasures from world journeys. To the right, an expansive terrace offering magnificent views of the Rockies. Unique in all the West, this 1920s landmark and surrounding land now serves as a vibrant venue for extraordinary entertainment, education and enjoyment.

The wedding of your dreams becomes a reality with majestic Rocky Mountain views, picturesque grounds, and a 37,000 square foot lodge-style clubhouse - Simply Elegant, Simply Magical, Simply Colorado - Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club. Visit Us at HeritageEagleBend.com Today!

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AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: 42 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: $7,600 for a prime season Saturday FACILITY CAPACITY: 1-200 UNIQUE FEATURE: We are an elegant Castle in Colorado. The venue features a 180 degree view of the Rocky Mountains and an amazingly decorated reception tent atop a plateau. Your guests will enjoy the view and learn about this unique gem in Colorado.

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R REHERSAL DINNER R WEDDING CEREMONY R WEDDING RECEPTION AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: 40 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: Varies by Date and Space FACILITY CAPACITY: 30 - 300 UNIQUE FEATURE: A beautiful upscale setting with breath-taking views of the Rocky Mountains during cocktail hour on the patio. We offer a bridal suite and groom’s rooms. A complimentary round of golf is included in all packages as well!

Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker, CO 80138 303-805-3369 www.parkerarts.org/weddings

Black Bear Golf Club 11400 Canterberry Parkway Parker, CO 80138 (303) 840-3100 x4 blackbearclub.com

Whether you’ve dreamt of a traditional scene held in a charming Chapel, a contemporary setting with artistic inspiration, or an outdoor wedding held on a beautifully landscaped terrace; the PACE Center offers an intimate atmosphere where you can be surrounded by your loved ones on your special day.

At Black Bear Golf Club we specialize in weddings. You will enjoy an intimate experience with dining catered by Craft, inviting amenities, and a day that is exclusively yours! From breathtaking, sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains to fantastic service, Black Bear Golf Club is the ideal location for your South Denver Wedding.

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AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: 12-18 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: $3,000.00 FACILITY CAPACITY: 2-200 UNIQUE FEATURE: The Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center provides you with a “blank canvas” so you can create the wedding of your dreams.

AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: About 20 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: Our rates vary based on day of the week and time of year.

FACILITY CAPACITY: 20-150 guests.

UNIQUE FEATURE: We are exclusively yours for the day and provide all-inclusive packages for food and beverage options.

Plum Creek Golf Club 331 Players Club Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-660-2200 x111 www.GolfPlumCreek.com

Country Club at Castle Pines 6400 Country Club Drive Castle Rock, CO 80108 303.660.6836 www.ccatcaslepines.com

With the best views in Castle Rock, CO, Outdoor Ceremonies, beautiful Reception Room, fantastic Food and Service, super fun Rehearsal Dinners preceded by Golf, Plum Creek is an amazingly affordable place to get married.

The Country Club at Castle Pines is a private country club in the exclusive gated community of Castle Pines Village. We are opening up our stunning wedding venue to the public in 2016. The Social Lawn at The Country Club at Castle Pines is the most beautiful spot on the property, sitting atop a 7,000-foot cliff with panoramic mountain views. The Country Club at Castle Pines offers a number of different options with our hand crafted hors d’oeuvres, exquisite dinner selections, and decadent dessert options. We also have a number of different beverage packages available.

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Cielo at Castle Pines 485 W Happy Canyon Road Castle Rock, CO 80108 303-688-0122 www.cielocastlepines.com

o REHERSAL DINNER R WEDDING CEREMONY R WEDDING RECEPTION AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: 10-12 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: $10,000 Site Fee, $10,000 food and beverage minimum FACILITY CAPACITY: 50 to 250+ UNIQUE FEATURE: Our Social Lawn is the highlight of the venue space. It overlooks Pikes Peak, Devil’s Peak, and Longs Peak. We have a rented white tent to accommodate the reception and an exclusive use of our terrace area for cocktail hour.

Cielo is a unique Colorado event venue surrounded by six acres of majestic pines, stone walls, and landscaped grounds that capture the elegant beauty of Castle Pines Village. Cielo provides a tranquil Colorado setting for you and your guests in a truly convenient location. o REHERSAL DINNER R WEDDING CEREMONY R WEDDING RECEPTION

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AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PER YEAR: About 80 FACILITY RENTAL RATE: $1700 to $8100 FACILITY CAPACITY: 60 to 350 UNIQUE FEATURES: The large sliding glass doors in the main room open to nature which brings all the sights and sounds into the facility without actually going outside.

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AD Greens, Colorado’s home-grown salad concept, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Castle Rock restaurant on January 14, 2016.

This new location welcomed hundreds of guests who stopped by on opening day to enjoy Castle Rock’s first custom salad eatery.

“We’ve looked forward to opening a MAD Greens in Castle Rock for quite a while now, so we’re very happy and proud to finally be a part of this great community,” says Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Marley Hodgson. “Waiting for the perfect location was a long time coming but well worth it and the Town of Castle Rock has been great to work with throughout the process.

We know many Castle Rock residents maintain active and healthy lifestyles and there’s a strong demand and appreciation for a better-for-you fast, casual restaurant within the community. Our focus on fresh, from-scratch ingredients sourced from Colorado dairies, growers and suppliers is a natural fit here. And on a more personal note, we received so many messages, calls, Facebook posts and emails asking us to come; we didn’t want to let Castle Rock down.”

MAD Greens has provided Colorado with healthy, inspired eats since 2004 when founders Hodgson and Dan Long pioneered the salad concept, wanting to make fresh, healthy, locally-sourced food affordable to everyone. The new Castle Rock location is the first of 15-17 new MAD Greens that will hit Colorado, Arizona and its newest market, Texas, in 2016. The restaurant chain is staged to nearly double in size in thanks to a $13 million dollar investment from Colorado-based 9th Street Capital.

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The chain continues to employ more than 250 Colorado-based employees, including Salad Artists, managers and corporate staff while remaining singularly committed to local farmers and the Colorado lifestyle.

MAD Greens Castle Rock is located at 4991 Factory Shops Blvd., Suite 100. Open daily from 10:30am - 8:30pm.

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Libraries closer to reality in 2016 Beautiful new libraries are closer to becoming reality in three County communities this year. Despite recent snow and alternately freezing and thawing temperatures, progress is on track at construction sites in Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker.

In Castle Pines, crews are finishing mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins and elevator installation. They are also already taping and painting drywall and installing the ceiling grid. Motorists who venture past the new location at 360 Village Square Lane will notice completions of exterior brick and stucco. The Castle Pines library location, which will also house new offices for the City of Castle Pines, may open as early as April, 2016.

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The crew at Lone Tree celebrated its “topping off” on Friday, January 15, with library and community leaders also in attendance.

Topping off is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during its construction. Following this fun milestone, workers at the Lone Tree library building at 10055 Town Ridge Drive are also beginning to frame first and second floor interiors, hang interior drywall, install an elevator and rough in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Library leaders anticipate a June grand opening in Lone Tree.

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The Parker library location, the largest of the three new buildings, at 20105 East Mainstreet, is framed in steel and has some concrete decking complete. Framing and sheathing of exterior walls is expected to be complete in early February, and the building will boast a roof membrane before the month is out. The Parker building will likely open sometime in August or September.

All new libraries will be loaded with amenities including expanded parking, drive-through book drops, interactive features, outdoor spaces and more.

All three locations will close for two to three weeks immediately prior to grand opening celebrations at the new buildings. Community members can sign up to receive email updates about construction, closings and openings by visiting DouglasCountyLibraries.org/ Newsletters. Newsletters will include instructions on how to reserve and retrieve books on hold, where to return materials, and where to attend Storytime during the brief planned library closures in each community.

Douglas County Libraries is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. For more information, visit DouglasCountyLibraries. org.

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By Dr. Rebecca Hoeck PT, DPT

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pproximately 85% of the US population will experience acute low back pain lasting 2-4 weeks. Let’s face it, we sit too much and move too little, which can contribute to weakness, stiffness and low back pain. If you are one of these people, you know the difficulties that accompany low back pain.

Many people get better after 2-4 weeks, however, the pain may last weeks, months and years longer. If you are one of the few that are experiencing chronic low back pain, you may benefit from clinical Pilates.

Clinical Pilates is an approach that combines the benefits of Physical Therapy and Pilates- based exercises to turn on the deepest core muscles that are slow to rebound after an episode of acute low back pain. Instead of returning to normal looking and functioning spinal muscles they lose strength, reduce in size, and turn into fatty tissues. Fatty tissues do not provide the strength and stability to the bones in the back. Instead, the loss of ‘normal stiffness’ and strength of the spine allows unwanted, extra movements, causing wear and tear on the sensitive tissues of the bones, ligaments, joints, muscles and nerves in the back causing back pain. The back pain may eventually disappear, but the muscles haven’t regained their strength, size, stamina and stability without the proper deep core training.

Pilates works to strengthen the deepest core muscles of the abdominals and spinal muscles, returning the fatty, dysfunctional muscles to strong, resilient and stabilizing structures. When these muscles remain weak, you are more susceptible to reinjuring your back, or another body part, due to changes and adaptations as a result of the normal healing process. These movement adaptations are subtle and create compensations in how you move and your ability to properly access your deep core muscles. The subtle movement changes lead to tight, weak and deconditioned tissues setting you up for other injuries. Pilates helps identify the weak, tight and deconditioned tissues leaving you with a stronger, more flexible and balanced body.

Before beginning a Pilates program for back pain check with your doctor or physical therapist. Once you are cleared to begin exercising, it’s always a good idea to work with an instructor who specializes in back pain. Some exercises may not be appropriate for your back based on your diagnosis, what movements alleviate and what movements aggravate your pain. For example, back pain due to a bulging disc may be made worse by sitting and forward leaning positions. For this reason, it is important that people who are experiencing back pain, are carefully assessed by a healthcare professional before starting a Pilates for back pain program.

Are you ready to reduce the wear and tear on your spine and create a stronger, more flexible and balanced body? Try Clinical Pilates…it does a body good!!

Dr. Rebecca Hoeck is a Physical Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor. She is the owner and clinical director of Intelligent Motion Therapy, LLC. For more information, she can be reached online at www.intelligentmotiontherapy.com or at 303.808.9807

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ith a backdrop as majestic as the Rockies, it’s no wonder there is no shortage of creative inspiration in and around the Denver area. We are lucky to live in an area with such a wealth of artistic talent as well as such a rich history with strong ties to the many cultural influences of the area. We could fill the entire magazine with listings of gems of the metro area Art & Culture community and we’d still never be able to list them all. Here are just a few of the gems in the Denver Metro area.

MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM Denver

Don’t miss an opportunity to visit one of the most frequented historic sites in Colorado and one of just a few dedicated to telling the story of an amazing woman. Many people have heard of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” but few know the extent of her influence throughout her lifetime. www.mollybrown.org

BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM AND GRAVE Golden

Owned and operated by the City of Denver, this museum exists to preserve the memory of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody by collecting, caring for and interpreting artifacts associated with his life and recording his influence on American Culture. www.buffalobill.org

CHEROKEE RANCH & CASTLE FOUNDATION Sedalia

Not only committed to preserving the 3100 acres but repurposing one of our historic structures and providing educational opportunities relating to our western heritage, preservation, wildlife and the arts. It also serves and a breathtaking backdrop for special events and weddings. With many events going on throughout the year be sure and check them out online at www.cherokeeranch.org

HISTORY COLORADO CENTER Denver

Connecting what was to what’s next with their hands on, high tech exhibits. This unique experience is one for the whole family. This cultural gem is one that you will want to schedule an entire day for.

Check them out online to discover what new exhibits are coming in the next few months. www.historycoloradocenter.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MCA) DENVER Denver

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) explores the art and culture of our time through rotating exhibitions and public educational programs.

Featuring regional, national and international artists, MCA Denver offers a wide range of exhibitions promoting creative experimentation with art and ideas.

Through adult and youth education programs and other creative events, the museum serves as an innovative forum for a culturally engaged community. www.mcadenver.org

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LITTLETON MUSEUM Littleton

With almost 32,000 square feet of galleries, classrooms, offices, a lecture hall and research center as well as two living history farms; the Littleton Museum is one of only 700 museums fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and the only Colorado Museum represented in the 140 member group of the Smithsonian Affiliates. www.littletongov.org

COLORADO BALLET Denver

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating more than 50 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and innovative dance in Denver. Colorado Ballet is a multi-faceted institution, encompassing a 30 member professional performing company, a studio company for advanced dance students who aspire to professional careers in dance, an Academy instructing the next generation of dancers, and an amazing education and outreach department that enables thousands to experience the magic of dance. www.coloradoballet.org

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS Englewood

The Museum of Outdoor Arts focuses on site specific sculpture in Colorado. Collections are located in various locations around the Metro area. The Museum headquarters and indoor galleries are located in Englewood and other collections can be seen in parks, gardens and buildings all around town. Guided and self-paced tours are available of the outdoor collection and indoor gallery; you can download a brochure for the walking tour to view the permanent collection at your own pace. www.moaonline.org

COLORADO SYMPHONY Denver

This isn’t your grandmother’s symphony! The Colorado Symphony offers many events and activities for people of all ages. The Colorado Symphony is a vibrant and vital part of the Denver Metro community. From education concerts (kids in grades 3-12) and performances by noted musicians, to unique donor and sponsor opportunities and behind-the-scenes activities, the Colorado Symphony always offers innumerable things to do and see. Whenever you want music, friends and fun special events, remember the Colorado Symphony delivers enjoyment throughout the year. www.coloradosymphony.org

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For many, this museum is at the top of the list of “must see” attractions in the Denver area. If for some reason you haven’t yet made it over to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, make a point to do so, and soon! Along with world class exhibits, the museum also houses a planetarium, an IMAX theater and countless educational programs for students of all ages. Adults can get in on the fun as well with programs like Art and Archaeology on the Green River and Paleontology Certification classes. It’s impossible to NOT find something amazing to see or do at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. www.dmns.org

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Have you ever been curious about the various arts and culture organizations around Castle Rock? We are lucky to have so many great groups providing a wide variety of artistic endeavors. Here are a few amazing organizations serving Castle Rock and our cultural community.

>> CASTLE ROCK MUSEUM www.CastleRockMuseum.org

The Castle Rock Museum is housed in a structure which by any account is its prime artifact. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad had just been built between Denver and Old Colorado City (Colorado Springs) in 1871. It was the first narrow gauge line in the United States and its builder, General William Jackson Palmer, had selected several communities along its route as deserving of rail sidings or depots. Castle Rock became one of them in 1874 when it was designated as county seat of the newly re-aligned Douglas County. The Depot was moved from trackside to its present location in 1970, and was carefully restored by the Castle Rock Historical Society in 1996 for use as a local history museum. The building still retains the original interior features such as the old ticket window and baggage area with 125 years of graffiti on its walls.

>> CASTLE ROCK ORCHESTRA www.CastleRockOrchestra.org

The Castle Rock Orchestra is an adult community orchestra based in Castle Rock, Colorado. The ensemble rehearses and performs at the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South Street, on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm. Performances consist of 20th Century music including Impressionism, Americana, pops, and film music. The group is open to all area musicians with a college-level of musical proficiency.

>> GREATER CASTLE ROCK ARTIST GUILD www.GCRAG.com

The Greater Castle Rock Artist Guild has a mission to unite and form a support group for all area artists, promote area artists in coordination with local business, promote Castle Rock and the area as an arts community, and be a voice for area artists to promote arts for all ages and mediums. They also create an art market place & atmosphere where business and the art community benefit through classes, exhibits, and other options. They also have a focus to educate artists on legal and marketing issues, special production issues, and increase understanding of quality of each medium as much as possible through informative programs and demonstrations.

>> THEATER OF DREAMS www.AmazingShows.com

Theater of Dreams is an experience seldom seen in North America.

Castle Rock, Colorado is home to a unique and elegant venue offering live magic and variety entertainment at family affordable prices. This seventy-two seat intimate and elegant theatre is the perfect venue to experience magic and amazing variety entertainment. Joe Givan and Carol Massie, both professional magicians, created this theatre as a way to showcase themselves and many of their world class talented friends since April of 2003. Their connection to the finest entertainers allows you an affordable opportunity to experience live theatre the way it was intended.

>> CASTLE ROCK CHORALE www.CastleRockChorale.org

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The Castle Rock Chorale is an adult choral ensemble serving Douglas County and the greater Castle Rock community. They envision a future where choral singing is valued and supported as a vital part of Castle Rock and its environs - making choral music accessible to all, bridging cultures, ethnicities, and generations. Their mission is to build a dynamic and inclusive choral community so that the power of words and music shall educate, enlighten, entertain, and unify.

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with Pam & Becky

The Gilded Hour By Sara Donati

Welcome to New York City in 1883. Construction on the Brooklyn Bridge is almost complete, transportation was primarily by walking or horse-drawn carriage, gaslight was the main source of lighting and communication is done by writing letters or telegrams.

Meet Anna and her cousin Sophie Savard. Both are doctors that specialize in women’s health. They have a passion to help women but it is a male dominated occupation, during a time when women have few options in regard to their bodies.

BECKY This 700 plus page book has so many topics

that are covered during this story that I don’t know where to begin. We have romance, murder, immigration issues, missing children and the controversial topic of contraception and abortion. For the majority of the story we follow Dr. Anna Savard. She is a single, no-nonsense doctor working at a charity hospital. Did you easily warm up to this character?

PAM Initially, I felt that Anna’s character was going to be abrupt and cold. However, as I got to know her, I loved the combination of strength and caring that was Anna Savard.

Sophie and Anna were part of an unconventional family that embraced the education and voice of women in a time when not all appreciated this change. They lived with their aunt, who was a strong woman that encouraged and supported Sophie and Anna in their educational and career goals. What did you feel about this character?

BECKY Aunt Quinlan was one of the more interesting

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characters to me. She had a smaller part but I enjoyed her view on life. She was very forward thinking regarding a woman’s role in the world. In her home, girls were encouraged to explore, try new things and be independant. She had a very strong and specific role in this story. However, while I was reading, I had a hard time distinguishing Anna and Sophie’s “voice” during the story, did you?

PAM I agree. It was challenging to form a complete picture of either one, especially at the beginning of the story. One of the many story lines begins when Anna is called to examine and determine health issues for a large group of orphans. This leads to Anna meeting a family of children that have recently lost their parents. Although there are many children, she is drawn to this family and will cross paths again. Anna also meets Jack, a detective with the local police department. They feel an attraction right away and we witness a courtship that bewilders Anna, who felt she would never have a relationship. What were your feelings about Jack?

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BECKY He was a

very likable character.

I pictured someone similar to George Clooney. He was successful, handsome, unattached, liked children and was close to his sister’s family. A little too good to be true but his character fit well in this story that had so much going on.

There are some sensual scenes that I didn’t think were necessary but you can easily skip over those areas if it’s not to your liking. When I picked this book I didn’t realize that it was the first part of a series. Were you satisfied with the conclusion of this book?

PAM I didn’t realize this book was the first in a series. That puts the conclusion into a new perspective for me! There were many unanswered questions at the end of this story.

Will you read the next book to help answer some of these outstanding questions?

BECKY There are a few storylines that I would like to know

the end to but I wouldn’t be interested in taking on another book of this size just to get the complete picture. There are some friends that I would recommend this book to but it’s unlikely that I would pursue this author again. Check out this website if this book looks interesting to you, http:// thegildedhour.com . It has some wonderful information, a deleted scene and a few photos. Are your unanswered questions enough to encourage you to read the next book in this series?

PAM If I am looking for a book to read, I will probably pick up her next story in order to solve the remaining mysteries. I really enjoyed a few of the characters and wouldn’t mind following the rest of their adventures. I will have to check out the website! Our next adventure will take us to London and Paris, as we follow the adventures of two women that have a surprising connection.

LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT The Great University of Life By Foster Laverne Harding The Great University of Life is about waking up to a remarkably expanded view of life on Planet Earth. It shares a soul journey many millennia in the making and how the author became aware of his “soul history.” He explains that a unique soul history is just the nature of creation.

Being engaged in an eternal soul journey is perfectly normal and common to each of us. The only unusual aspect of the soul journey described in The Great University of Life is awareness of it during earthly life. Your soul already knows these things.

The author shared his transformation in life understanding, and offers insights to help readers open awareness of their own soul story. He believes that life is created to hold meaning and joy, and advises us to relax and trust the process.

The Great University of Life is available online at amazon.com

Happily Never After By Britany Ederveen A 20 Something’s Guide to Breaking up, Looking for Love, and Surviving Singledom In the Modern Age of Dating.

This wonderful book covers topics such as how to heal from a breakup, how to tackle an identity crisis, and how to being prepping for a new and improved “Prince Charming.”

Are you a local author? Would you like your printed works featured here? If so, send us a signed copy of your book along with a summary for consideration. Send to: Waid Publishing, Attn: Local Author Spotlight, 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite R-18, Parker, CO 80138.

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Britany Ederveen began her writing career as a blogger and is a 20-Something, navigating this modern world. Britany graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a degree in English, Psychology, and Secondary Education. She currently teaches high school English, coaches a dance team, is an avid yogi and traveler, and is finishing her master’s degree at CU Denver in Writing and Rhetoric. Her life accomplishments so far include: winning two state dance championships, surviving the first years of teaching and camping in the great outdoors, completing a very challenging, but also rewarding, college course on Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales. Her favorite author is Oscar Wilde, and her greatest fear is fish. She currently resides in Colorado (the best place in the world to live.) Her book is available online at amazon.com. For more on the author, visit britanyederveen.com.