Provided by: Erin Feese

Helmets and bike shorts were the accessories of choice as Castle Rock residents pedaled their way to work June 24 during Bike To Work Day. The Denver Regional Council of Governments has promoted the annual event since 1995 as a way to spread the word about bicycle commuting. Castle Rock Mayor Randy Reed led a group of cyclists on a ride from Douglas County Fairg...
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Provided by: Dawn Roemer

A new nonprofit is working to help troubled kids by pairing them with rescued horses. Zuma's Rescue Ranch, a 142-acre ranch located in Douglas County near Chatfield State Park, provides free equine assisted psychotherapy to foster children, said Jodi Messenich, executive director. The ranch takes in neglected, cast off horses, some so emaciated they can barely s...
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Provided by: Diane J. Leduc

On July 25, wine lovers will have an opportunity to participate in a Grand Tasting of Colorado wines at one convenient location. The sixth annual Castle Rock WineFest, an outdoor wine tasting event, will feature 26 wineries and over 160 varieties of Colorado wine. The Grand Tasting is held on the grounds of The Grange in the Meadows ™ from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and...
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Provided by: Erin Feese

To meet the need of the growing number of kidney patients, a dialysis center has opened in Castle Rock, the first of its kind in the area. Liberty Dialysis, 4352 Trail Boss Drive, celebrated its grand opening June 4. The company chose Castle Rock for its newest center because of the unmet patient need, said Ben Croce, executive vice president of Liberty Dialysis. ...
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Provided by: Tim Gallagher

Castle Rock Film Festival, an annual event, showcases student, short and feature films produced in the Rocky Mountain region, or films from producers who live in the region. Friday night is the big filmmaker meet-n-greet which will show film trailers, and dubbed "Trailer Park". We will have food and drink, booths for businesses supporting film, and plenty of fun. Saturd...
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