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4 FULFILLING HOLIDAY WISHES Fresh Harvest Food Bank 5 EXPERIENCE CASTLE ROCK Local - History - To Do 7 THE STORY OF THE STARLIGHTING 11 DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK Explore Downtown 13 THE 12 STOPS OF CHRISTMAS 17 RINK AT THE ROCK 21 HONORING OUR VETERANS Do you put on a Christmas light show that you’re proud of? If so, get your home on our FREE Christmas Light Map! Head over to CastleRockMagazine.com for more info. 3 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE
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PUBLISHER MIKE WAID
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SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON
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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE
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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH
jameson@waidpublishing.com Search Castle Rock Magazine is published 12 times per year by Waid Publishing (www. WaidPublishing.com), a division of Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (www.MikeWaid.com), 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134, 303-805-9455. Search Castle Rock Magazine is available online at www. castlerockmagazine.com. Search Castle Rock Magazine & Castle Rock Magazine are trademarks of Waid Publishing. All rights reserved. The views, opinions and/ or statements made or expressed by individuals and/or entities, are not necessarily reflective of the views and opinions of Waid Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced without explicit permission from Waid Publishing. Copyright 2016 Search Castle Rock Magazine - All rights Reserved.
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uring the holiday season, it’s nice to take a moment and reflect on everything you can be truly thankful for; your friends, your family, your health. For many families, the holidays can be immensely difficult and making things magical for their children is that much harder. If you are fortunate to be in a position to help others, consider joining the Fresh Harvest Food Bank in fulfilling wishes and making the holidays a bit brighter for many local children through the Holiday Wishes program. Fresh Harvest is looking for individuals, families, businesses and organizations to team with them this season to help make the season magical for children right here in our community. To participate, simply go to freshharvestfoodbank.org and complete the Donor Information Form – hit submit and wait for your confirmation. You’ll then receive an email letting you know when you or your group has been matched with a child or children in their program based on your preferences. In that email will be a Holiday Wishes form with specific information regarding the child’s wishes as well as any other important details. Wish lists begin going out in early November, so now is the perfect time to get involved. You are not expected to purchase everything on the list, but as much information as possible is gathered on each child to give you several options for gift ideas. The focus on the wish list is the children but if you or your group would like to sponsor the adults in the household as well, gift cards to local restaurants, shopping centers and supermarkets are more than welcome. All gifts should be wrapped and identified with the Family Number you will receive in your email, the gender and age of the child but no “From” information should be listed. Gifts are often given to the children from the adults in the household or from Santa.
Once you, your family or your group or organization has completed your shopping, wrapped gifts can be dropped off at Fresh Harvest Food Bank the week of December 12th. Specific drop dates and times will be included in your Holiday Wishes confirmation email from Fresh Harvest. All donations are tax deductible as Fresh Harvest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a receipt for your donation can be provided upon request. There are a number of other ways to help as well. Volunteers are needed throughout the holiday season. Visit the website to check out the Volunteer Sign Up Sheets for more details. Monetary donations are always welcome as each year families request holiday assistance after all donors have already been matched with children through the program. Donated funds are then used to fulfill these children’s wishes. Any excess funds are used to purchase holiday gift cards for adults in the Holiday Wishes Program. Virtual Food Drives are always encouraged as Fresh Harvest continues to run their food bank throughout the season. Virtual Food Drives help keep to shelves stocked and provide fresh produce to families. If you are interested in donating through Fresh Harvest’s new Virtual Food Drive, call (720) 381-6169 or email info@ FreshHarvestFoodBank.org if you would like to organize a Virtual Food Drive. It is truly more important to give than to receive and what better gift to give than one that makes a child’s holiday wish come true? For more information on Fresh Harvest Food Bank or to sign up for the Holiday Wishes Program, go to freshharvestfoodbank.org Fresh Harvest Food Bank is located at 8250 Parker Meadows Drive, Suite 130, Lone Tree, CO 80124
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HAVE COFFEE WITH A COP The Coffee with a Cop program was launched two years ago in an effort to allow residents and business owners the chance to meet with their local law enforcement officers and strike up informal conversations and form valuable relationships within the community. Each month a different Castle Rock business hosts this event, which is a great opportunity to not only meet the amazing officers of the Castle Rock Police Department, but to speak to them about your concerns, ask them any questions on your mind and share any ideas you may have with the police department. This month, you can take part in the Coffee with a Cop event on Tuesday, November 15th, between 10:00am and
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TWISTED WARDROBE BOUTIQUE
Shopping. This time of year it’s a word that starts to come up often and for many, finding the perfect something special for someone else is a piece of cake. For many shoppers, especially women, finding something for you is next to impossible and makes shopping almost a dirty word. Twisted Wardrobe Boutique started for just that reason, to make shopping an enjoyable experience, not a chore. The owners met just a few short years ago and clicked immediately over their shared interests, one of which being their passion for clothes and fashion. They wanted to help women of all shapes and sizes find fantastic clothing that makes them feel good about what they’re wearing. When you feel like you look good, you look like you feel good! Francie and Denise want women to “embrace who
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they are, be willing to grow and love what they’re wearing doing it!” Twisted Wardrobe offers a Boutique shopping experience in their locations in Parker and Castle Rock as well as the opportunity to browse and shop online. Pop in the boutique or get online for amazing dresses, tops, pants and jeans, accessories and even shoes and boots! Why not put yourself on your gift list this year and find the perfect something special for you? Twisted Wardrobe would love to help you find it! In Castle Rock Store at 514 Perry Street, Unit B 100 – 720.328.3417 In Parker at 10136 Park Glenn Way, Unit 115 – 303.803.6325 Find them on Facebook and shop online at twistedwardrobeboutique.com
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In 1888 a second railroad, the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, was built through Castle Rock. The railroad then constructed a wooden frame depot on the west side of Plum Creek. The ATSF railroad track was standard gauge, unlike the narrow gauge Denver & Rio Grande railroad. This allowed for competition in the shipping of goods and supplies for the local area. Earlier the rivalry between the railroads developed into a two year battle (1878-79) for the prime route from Pueblo to Leadville through the Royal Gorge. A shooting war ensued which was ultimately settled by a Court order in favor of the Denver and Rio Grande. The ATSF railroad then concentrated on other routes to the South, West, and North. After the Santa Fe depot was built, the Douglas 5 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE
11:00am at Pegasus Restaurant, located at 313 Jerry Street. In December, the event will be hosted by ANB Bank, located at 3851 Sol Danza Drive, on Tuesday, December 13th, also from 10:00am-11:00am. For more information about this fantastic community program, go to crgov.com.
County Commissioners secured a contract in 1890 for the construction of a wooden bridge across Plum Creek to Third Street to insure access to downtown Castle Rock. The current depot that was built in 1911 is the third one constructed on the site. The first two succumbed to fire. The railroad had standard plans and thus the depots were each quickly reconstructed. The ATSF depot was decommissioned in 1947. The depot then became the home of the Garcilaso family. It is currently owned by the Town of Castle Rock. - Angie Deleo, Castle Rock Museum
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This tradition continued until 1941, when all available resources were being funneled into the war effort. Electric-
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ity rationing didn’t allow for the luxury of lighting the Star, but the structure remained as a symbol of hope. It was lit as a “V” for Victory in August of 1945, then again that Christmas and every Christmas since. Even through the energy crisis during the 1970’s, the Star shone on and tradition was upheld. Just like it did during WWII, the Star was again a symbol of strength, hope and unity decades later in the weeks following September 11th; the star remained illuminated, providing a source of hope and unity over the entire community.
The tradition of a Star Lighting Ceremony has changed a bit over the years, but it always remains one of the “notto-be-missed” events in town. 2016’s Star Lighting Ceremony will include strolling entertainers, live entertainment, booths from several non-profits and of course, lots of hot chocolate. Don’t forget to come ready to get in the first skate of the season at the Rink at the Rock! Festivities will begin at 2pm with visits with Santa, Santa’s Workshop and
Puppet Show at the County Building and Philip S. Miller Library. Hot Chocolate and Starlighting Ornament sales will open at the County Lawn. The Star Lighting Ceremony will start promptly at 5pm, culminating with the Star being lit at approximately 5:30pm. Whether it’s already a family tradition or you’re starting a family tradition, plan on heading downtown for a holiday event unlike any other and be a part of Castle Rock’s amazing history.
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ighty years ago, the country was still in the grapples of the Great Depression, morale was low and hope was fleeting. Many were out of work, the Dust Bowl saw farming communities wither and there wasn’t much for people to look to for inspiration. In Castle Rock, even the beloved County Fair had only been held sporadically since 1930. The Town leaders knew people needed a boost and heard about plans in nearby Palmer Lake of building a giant star to shine over the town. Castle Rock didn’t waste any time and jumped on this idea, hoping the site of the larger than life star would draw in visitors, and commerce, to Castle Rock. Once inspiration struck, things happened fairly quickly. In 1936, the owner of “The Rock”, George P. Stewart, donated the land and men from the Works Progress Administration got to work designing the star. Forty foot steel rods were ordered and paid for by donations from Town Council then carried up the great rock, on foot, by volunteer Fireman. The rods were welded together with gas donated by two local businesses and the manager of a local electric company donated poles and helped string electricity to the star with wire donated by Mountain States Telephone Company. The forty foot tall masterpiece was lit with one hundred bulbs nightly from 5pm-midnight throughout the holiday season with the exception of both Christmas and New Year’s Eves; when it remained illuminated throughout the night.
Starlighting booth vendors & shop employee Parking only 1-7 pm Fire Station Chili Supper 4-7pm
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Crowfoot Valley Coffee Maddie’s Biergarten VistaVino Modern Grill Hideaway Bar & Grill Pegasus Restaurant
734 Wilcox St. 330 3rd St. 611 Wilcox St. 600 Jerry St. 313 Jerry St.
(303) 814-0999 (303) 663-5073 (303) 660-2005 (720) 519-0509 (303) 688-6746
crowfootvalleycoffee.com maddiesbg.com vistavinomoderngrill.com www.hideawaybarandgrill.com pegasusrestaurantcastlerock.com
1 Stop Tire & Auto 414 Wilcox St. Chicago Title 212 Wilcox St. Valentine Properties 210 Wilcox St. Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patale 18 S Wilcox St.
(303) 688-0366 (303) 291-9999 (303) 903-9256 (303) 688-3045
www.1stoptireandauto.com www.chicagotitlecolorado.com www.reneevalentine.com ffcolorado.com
411 4th St. 376 3rd St. 350 3rd St. 611 Wilcox St.
(303) 688-1722 (303) 688-9395 (303) 660-6684 (303) 900-3667
castlerockbikeandski.com www.yourenchantedgifts.com www.everythingalpaca.biz www.backinloveconsignments.com
221 Perry St. 414 Wilcox St. 703 Wilcox St.
(303) 688-9395 thechurchatthecourtyard.com (720) 272-5517 www.crfarmersmarket.org (303) 660-2323 www.heygidday.biz
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(303) 814-2276 missmsteaparlour.com (303) 814-2035 www.copperfalls.com
EXPLORE DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK PARK YOUR CAR AND EXPLORE YOUR DOWNTOWN!
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Downtown Castle Rock is full of amazing locally owned businesses. Here is a sampling of some of the incredible businesses who call Downtown home. Take a moment and check them out. Supporting locally owned in Castle Rock is a great way to support Castle Rock. So grab some friends and head Downtown. Park in one of the many free parking spots and explore! Be sure and bring this map along with you and stop by the businesses listed here.
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The 12 Stops of Christmas Season of the Star Presents
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tivities including ice carving, the Cold War Classic Cyclocross Race, the Winterfest 5K, and free carriage rides! Bring that 12 Stops of Christmas Passport with you when you visit local, participating businesses and restaurants during your holiday shopping errands or while you are out enjoying the sights and sounds of downtown during the holidays. With just a minimum $5 purchase at those participating businesses and restaurants, you will earn a stamp in your passport. Once you have collected all 12 stamps, turn your passport into the North Pole Information Booth at any of the Season of the Star events on Saturdays in December and you will be entered to win a Grand Prize Package worth over $300!
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Some see shopping as a bit of a chore, others embrace the challenge to get all their holiday shopping done well before the big day so they can kick back and enjoy the holidays and still others are those wait-until-the-last-minute speed shoppers. No matter what category you fall into, by participating in the 12 Stops of Christmas Event and doing your shopping locally, you are supporting local business owners as well as helping to fund much needed services in Castle Rock such as the fire and police departments, emergency medical services, roadwork and more. Put a little more Jolly in your Holiday and get in on the fun of the 12 Stops of Christmas!
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Time to lace up those skates...
Rink of the Rock is back for another season! Beginning with the start of the skating season at the November 19th Starlighting Event in Downtown Castle Rock, Rink at the Rock will open for another winter of sensational skating through February 20th, 2017. Downtown Castle Rock paints a picture of the Town’s rich history and the Rink at the Rock is no exception. The site of Rink at the Rock was once the home of Gertrude A. Ehmann-Mikelson, who lived there from the late 1930’s until her death in 1993. Her family’s legacy dates back to 1878 and plays a significant role in the history and development of Castle Rock. Gertrude’s grandfather helped construct the Old Stone Church and the original Courthouse on the Square. A very busy mother of three, she was also very active in the community while working as a school teacher. Gertrude served on the Selective Service board and helped to create what is now known as the Tri-County Health Department. With all she and her family did to help build the Town of Castle Rock, surely she would be extremely proud and pleased that what was once her family’s home is now a place for the entire Castle Rock community to come together each year.
CASTLE ROCK Regular Open Skate Hours Monday and Tuesday – Reserved for programs, lessons and private events Wednesday & Thursday - 4pm-8pm Friday 4pm-9pm Saturday 11am-9pm & Sunday 11am-7pm
Holiday hours Nov 23rd 11am-8pm Nov. 24th (Thanksgiving Day) 3pm-8pm Nov. 25th 11am-9pm Dec. 19th-23rd 11am-9pm Christmas Eve 11am-5pm & Christmas Day 4pm-9pm Dec. 26th-Jan 1st 11am-9pm Jan. 2nd, 13th & 16th 11am-8pm Feb. 17th (no school) 11am-9pm Feb. 20th (Presidents Day & Last Day of the Season) 11am-8pm
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Rink at the Rock offers open skating as well as programs for young skaters and skaters young at heart. For those 5 years old and up with little to no skating experience, Rink at the Rock offers Learn to Skate classes in two different sessions throughout the season. Session 1 begins Saturday, November 26th and continues through December on the 3rd, 10th, & 17th at 10am. Session 2 begins Sunday, January 8th and continues through the month on the 15th, 22nd & 29th at 10am. The 30 minute classes include skate rental and same day skate passes. Contact Andrea Meier at 214-535-0674 or email Andrea. CastleRock@yahoo.com for registration for the Learn to Skate classes well as private lesson scheduling and fees. Registration forms can be found online at www.rinkattherock.com. The kids aren’t the only ones tearing it up at the Rink. Co-Ed Adult 4x4 Broomball teams are forming now and you still have time to get a few friends together and join in on the fun. Broomball teams must have a minimum of four players, at least 18 years of age. Brooms and balls will be provided, helmets are required and other pads are recommended! The first games will be played Monday at 6:30 & 7:30pm, December 12th and 19th with more dates potentially added for more than 4 teams. The season continues into January and concludes in February. In addition to open skating, skating lessons and the Broomball league, the Rink at the Rock is available to rent for private events. It’s the perfect place for a fun holiday get-together or an unforgettable winter birthday party! Private event reservations are available on days that are not already scheduled for other special events or open skating. A group discount is available for parties held during open skating with a prior reservation. A 50% discount off your skate rental is available for groups of 20 or more. To secure your group discount and reserve your event, contact Andrea Meier, Andrea.CastleRock@ yahoo.com. Grab your skates, or rent them at the rink, and get ready for another season of fun on the ice!
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Honoring Our Veterans Traditionally, Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th, to honor all those who served in our Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other countries to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of the First World War were formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in the year 1918. At that time the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The United States did previously celebrate it as Armistice Day, but that U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
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Locally, the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation invites you to pay tribute to our Veterans at a special event in Downtown Castle Rock. The program will begin at
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11:00am at the DC Veterans Monument Plaza located at the corner of Wilcox and Fourth Streets. With the monument construction now completed, the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation’s goal is to become a valuable resource that directly supports our hometown heroes, our local Veterans. They are currently accepting applications for their new Veterans Assistance Grant program. This program is designed to lend a helping hand for ADA home modifications, funeral expenses, service dogs and any other place a gap in services exists. If you can’t make it out to the park on Veterans Day, every day is the perfect day to thank a Veteran for their service. These brave men and women can’t be thanked enough. For more information on the DCVMA, visit dcvmf.org
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