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Contribution builds momentum for Heroes Hall fundraising

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

October 23 marked a major step forward in fundraising toward the planned Heroes Hall in Castle Rock, thanks to a $100,000 founding donation on behalf of the Aloha Fund, a…

Opioid awareness campaign launches

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

  In September, the Douglas County Opioid Council (DCOC) launched a public awareness campaign designed to reduce stigma and strengthen community awareness about opioid use. “As a longtime Castle Rock resident, it…

Native plant fundraiser

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

The online pre-sale has begun for native and adaptive plants through the Douglas County Conservation District (Douglas Conserves). Plants from seedling evergreen trees to hardy fruiting trees from local nurseries…

Prehospital blood program can help save lives

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) recently partnered with AdventHealth in a prehospital blood program, the first in the Denver metro area and one of the few in the country. This…

Neighborhood book-sharing box

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

In early September, the social committee of the Castle Pines North II HOA installed a new outdoor book-sharing box. The committee members, Rachel Slade (chair), Sally Bowman, Delta Stein, Lisa…

Blue envelopes to help the “blue”

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has rolled out a new program to help ensure that interactions with law enforcement are safe, clear and respectful for everyone at a traffic…

A remodeled safe space

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

  A safe space. It sounds simple, but when someone is in a place where he or she cannot close their eyes at night to sleep without fear of abuse,…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 25

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

To provide a safe, convenient and responsible way for citizens to dispose of prescription medication that is no longer needed, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) holds two National Prescription Drug…

City manager receives distinguished service award

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) recognized Castle Pines City Manager Michael Penny with its Distinguished Service Award (DSA) at the annual DRCOG awards celebration. The event, themed “Innovate,…

Election information

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Ballots for the upcoming Coordinated Election on Tuesday, November 4 will be mailed to all eligible voters in Douglas County beginning on Friday, October 10. Follow the checklist below to…

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