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🌱 Castle Rock’s delayed July fireworks finally launch tonight

Castle Rock, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Castle Rock! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Castle Rock’s delayed July fireworks finally launch tonight
  • Castle Rock’s towering Christmas tree gets its Saturday spotlight
  • Castle Rock’s new murals invite you into the picture

Also on today's calendar: eXcelerate: Mental Health in the Workplace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 64 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 37.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Castle Rock's 4th of July fireworks show rescheduled for Veteran's Day (kdvr.com) — Castle Rock’s drought-delayed Fourth of July fireworks will launch tonight, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. near Philip S. Miller Park. The 20-minute Veterans Day show begins with a three-shot salute. Personal fireworks remain prohibited tonight, and spectators must keep roads clear and avoid parking on major streets.
   

2. Colorado's tallest Christmas tree lights up in Castle Rock Saturday, Nov. 14 (kygo.com) — A 55-foot fresh-cut Christmas tree takes center stage at the Outlets at Castle Rock’s free lighting celebration Saturday, Nov. 14. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., with live music, Santa’s arrival and a holiday drone show after the tree lights up.
   

3. Castle Rock's You Complete Me Murals + Nov 11 Fireworks (castlerockcrew.com) — Downtown Castle Rock is getting artwork designed for people to step into, not just walk past. Castle View High School students spent more than 30 hours on the first You Complete Me mural at 205 Fourth St. More installations are planned, with a QR-code scavenger map intended to connect visitors with downtown businesses.
   

4. A Viral Video Led Strangers to Raise $76,000 for a Full-Time Caregiver (goodnewsnetwork.org) — Castle Rock delivery driver Suzanna Metcalf has received more than $76,000 in donations while caring full time for her 82-year-old mother. The fundraiser followed a viral doorbell video of a local family praying with her after a mixed-up pizza order. More than 2,600 donors contributed over the past year, surpassing the original $10,000 goal.
   

5. Empty Stocking Fund: Catholic Charities serves community's vulnerable (gazette.com) — Catholic Charities of Central Colorado serves Castle Rock as part of a broader network helping people facing economic hardship. This profile focuses on its Colorado Springs programs, where meal services, groceries and transitional housing offer immediate support alongside counseling and immigration legal assistance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fall colors along Plum Crk.
    last week. All have been edited; last one "enhanced." (Nextdoor Baldwin Park)
  • I need an electrician to come move a plug and cable modem outlet to a different wall.
    Today. Not clever in my part. Any suggestions? (Nextdoor Kings Ridge)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Castle Rock. Apply here.
  • My Goodwill posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor - Castle Rock Store in Castle Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castle Rock here.

Ok Castle Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Castle Rock

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