School Supplies!

It’s that time of year again! School is almost back in session!  For some Douglas County students, it has already begun!!!

Looking for school supplies?  Check out Jefferson County’s Comprehensive List or head over to the Douglas County School District site for their lists!

Enjoy the year!

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Independence Day Fireworks Shows in Colorado

List of 2013 July 4th fireworks shows throughout Colorado

With many fire bans across the state, check out The Denver Channel for a complete list of fireworks celebrations for this year’s Fourth of July!

Here are a few from our favorite areas:

CASTLE ROCK – Fireworks display is CANCELED due to Stage 2 fire restrictions.

DENVER – On WEDNESDAY, July 3, the fourth annual Independence Eve Celebration at Civic Center Park will feature a free patriotic concert by the Colorado Symphony, a light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale. There will also be fireworks shows at Coors Field, after the Colorado Rockies play the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 3 and 4. And the Outlaws will have a fireworks show after their July 4th game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. You can also catch a fireworks display at Elitch Gardens, starting at dusk on July 4.

HIGHLANDS RANCH – Fireworks show CANCELED due to the current Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect in Douglass County. The fireworks will be postponed until Oktoberfest on Sept. 21, 2013.

LITTLETON – The Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show is planned for Thursday, July 4. The city says it will continue to monitor the drought and fire conditions, and will follow any directives that are passed down from the governor’s office or the Arapahoe County Sheriff. If everything goes as planned, events will be held at Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere. There will be strict enforcement of laws prohibiting alcohol and personal fireworks — including sparklers. Pets are strongly discouraged.

LONE TREE – Fireworks have been CANCELED due to the current Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in place in the City and throughout Douglas County. However, the concert and celebration will continue. Residents from Lone Tree and Acres Green can attend the celebration on July 4 at Sweetwater Park. Wristbands are required for entry. Celebration begins at 4 p.m.

SEDALIA – Fireworks show canceled by West Douglas County Fire Department.

You can view the STATEWIDE list over at TheDenverChannel.com!

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Douglas County 2013 Reappraisal Report

Wondering how the value of your property or future property has changed in the past year? Head over to Mark Stewart’s article Property taxes going up in some Denver neighborhoods on The Denver Channel to check out 2013 Reappraisals for Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties!

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Highlands Ranch, Douglas County Release Road Construction Plans for the Summer

Summer road construction mapped out

April 24, 2013
by Ryan Boldrey
from OurColoradoNews.com

As Highlands Ranch enters its busiest-ever summer of road construction, Douglas County officials recently unveiled the timelines for the bigger projects.

Head over to Our Colorado News to see the released construction plans!

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$3 Million C-470 Douglas County Contract

Douglas County signs C-470 contract for up to $3 million

April 17, 2013
by Ryan Boldry
from OurColoradoNews.com

Douglas County has entered into a contract not to exceed $3.07 million with Wilson & Company Inc. to advance improvements for the C-470 Corridor.

Read all the details on Our Colorado News.

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Questions About Douglas County School Board Executive Meeting

Douglas County School Board executive session questioned

 
December 21, 2012
By Jane Reuter
From OurColoradoNews.com

Under questioning from a resident, Douglas County School Board members defended their Dec. 13 executive session. The nearly two-hour sessions are commonplace under the current board, but Cindy Barnard isn’t sure they’re warranted.
“I’m hoping for an explanation as to why certain items up for discussion in executive session were not discussed publicly tonight,” she said. “I really don’t understand why any of these discussions took place behind closed doors.”

Read more about the executive session and the questions surrounding it at Our Colorado News!

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste this year! You can recycle it! Visit Douglas County’s website for a list of tree recycling facilities in Douglas County, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and Parker!

Hope your holiday was merry and bright!

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The Annual Turkey Trot and Food Banks in Castle Rock

The holiday season can be tough on an empty stomach. Most food banks and pantries in Colorado are serving up to two hundred families per week at the moment. The demand is high, and the supply is low with most food banks running out of food weekly. Please help out families in need and donate any non-perishable items you can this holiday season. Many food banks are also accepting turkeys. The demand for proteins is highest so if you can spare any type of nut butters or canned beans, it would be much appreciated! You can view a complete list of food banks in Castle Rock (or any Colorado area) at FoodPantries.org.

You can also help this Thanksgiving by participating in Castle Rock’s Annual Turkey Rock Trot! Both runners and walkers are welcome! Race day registration begins at 8.30 AM on Thanksgiving Day at the Douglas County Events Center located at 500 Fairgrounds Drive. The race begins at 9.30 am. The registration fee is $35 and includes a t-shirt and bib. Children under the age of 13 are welcome to participate at no cost. All proceeds will benefit the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. There will also be a canned food drive the day of the race, and participants and spectators are encouraged to bring donations!

Start the day out right and maybe burn some extra calories at the same time! More details and registration information about the Turkey Rock Trot at RockTrot.com!

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Douglas County’s Bikes for Tykes Program

Bikes for Tykes wheels out holiday campaign in Douglas County

 

by Rhonda Moore
November 2, 2012
from Our Colorado News

The Bikes for Tykes program provides a great experience for the families it reaches, said Heather Orr, executive director, Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center. The center serves victims of domestic violence in Douglas and Elbert counties and in 2011 reached 623 kids.

Each year Orr provides Fleck with a list of about 20 kids who hope for a bike for Christmas and, each year, Fleck delivers.

Learn more about the Bikes for Tykes program at OurColoradoNews.com!

Make sure to visit BikesForTykesColorado.org to find out how you can donate!

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Castle Rock Halloween Events

Halloween in Castle Rock

 

Tower of the Dead

Castle of Terror – Tower of Dead is open 7 to 10 p.m. for two weekends in a row, Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27 at the Town’s Fire Training Tower.

Tickets are $10 and are purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit Fire and Police Youth Explorer Programs.

The haunted house is not recommended for young children, and no child under 13 will be admitted without an adult.

Spooktakular Festival

Saturday, October 27 at Castle Rock Recreation Center

Free Halloween fun for the little ones and families. Includes face painting, jumpy houses, games, crafts and contests. Open to all ages.

Trick or Treat Street

Wednesday, October 31 at Downtown Castle Rock and Festival Park

A great, safe, family trick-or-treating environment going to Downtown merchants. Costume contests and other fun and festivities occur at Festival Park. Brought to you by the Town of Castle Rock and the Downtown Merchants Association.

Head over to crgov.com for a complete list of events in Castle Rock!

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