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Bikes, Brews, Bark & Bingo—Your Midweek DougCo Rundown!

Bikes, Brews, Bark & Bingo—Your Midweek DougCo Rundown!

April 23, 2025

This is more like it! The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming—and Napoleon Dynamite is coming to Douglas County?! Check out the lineup of local events and weekend happenings so you can make the most of your week. Plus, we’re kicking off our new local business giveaways so you can enjoy restaurants and shops across the county, on The DougCo Download’s tab!

In today’s DougCo Download:

Give back & get involved in your community
New giveaway contest launch!
Spotlight on a great local coffee shop
Cute dogs, fun events, and more

Let’s get into it.

Community Spotlight

🌳 Arbor Day Tree Planting
📅 Thursday, April 24 | 🕘 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Friday and Saturday as well)
📍 Metzler Ranch Park, 4175 Trail Boss Dr., Castle Rock, CO

Celebrate Arbor Day by giving back to nature! Join us at Metzler Ranch Park for a tree planting event where volunteers will help plant trees and contribute to our community's green spaces. It’s a great way to get outside, meet others, and make a lasting environmental impact.

Don’t miss your chance to dig in and make a difference! Sign up to volunteer today at VolunteerCastleRock.CRgov.com.

For more information, call 303-814-7456.

🤝 Volunteer Fair
📅 Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

Looking to make a difference in your community? Whether you're passionate about protecting the environment, promoting the arts, or supporting social causes, the Volunteer Fair is your gateway to finding the perfect opportunity.

Meet one-on-one with local nonprofits seeking enthusiastic, skilled, and compassionate volunteers. It’s a chance to explore meaningful ways to get involved, build connections, and be part of something bigger.

Nonprofits will be on hand to share their missions and volunteer needs—stop by to learn how you can help create real change in Douglas County and beyond.

DougCo Weekly Giveaway

This is something new we will be doing for the DougCo Subscribers every week! Bear with me as we figure it out. This first one will be a week and a half as we test how smoothly it goes. Here is how it will work:

You can send in a submission by doing the following:

Be a new subscriber in that week
Answer a poll hidden in one of the weeks issues (whisper: this first one will be on Friday…)
Connect with our social accounts and submit your newsletter subscriber email to a weekly form I will post there!

All of these will count as individual submissions. So no need to do all, but you can if you want more submissions when I randomly select a winner. And make sure the emails you submit on Facebook and Instagram forms are the same that are signed up here because this giveaway is just meant as a benefit to subscribers, not social media treasure hunters so any non subscriber emails submissions will not count.

All new subscribers this month will automatically have a chance at the gift card next week. But, look out for the poll on Friday and the submission forms I will post on Instagram/Facebook to boost your entries! We will see how this one goes but, seems fun to me so give it a shot and win some free local coffee!

Our Social Accounts: Instagram I Facebook

DougCo Brew

☕️ Local Favorite: Lost Coffee on Broadway Brews Heart & Soul into Every Cup
📍Highlands Ranch | 5440 S Broadway, Unit E

If you are looking for a great place to stop and get a coffee then I definitely recommend Lost Coffee’s Broadway location. This laid-back spot strikes the perfect balance between craft and comfort—serving up expertly pulled espresso shots and small-batch roasted beans in a minimalist, welcoming space.

I probably do not have a future as a drink photographer but some good latte art here!

The vibe here is calm and focused, every time I am in the cafe it is filled with people working and socializing. With warm wood interiors, rotating local art, and a consistently kind crew behind the counter, it’s easy to see why this location is a neighborhood staple.

I learned a lot about Founder Scott and his mission to inspire the world—starting with ethical sourcing. By paying premiums to farmers and supporting fair wages for workers at every level of the supply chain, Lost Coffee ensures every cup you drink uplifts global communities. Your purchase supports women-owned farms, better agricultural practices, and real economic impact from crop to cup. There is a cool podcast linked on their website to learn more.

Anyway, check them out!

🕰️ Open daily | lostcoffee.com I 6 am - 6 pm

DougCo Pet of the Week

Everyones favorite segment! We all love our pets and they are part of the family! So email me at [email protected] with your best pet pics and we can feature them as part of the DougCo community!

A big shoutout to Tiffany B from Castle Pines! Thanks for supporting the newsletter and I don’t pick favorites, but Oliver is definitely one of the cutest pups that has been sent in so far!

Local Events: Wednesday-Friday

This section includes only the major events happening soon. Check the Weekend Lineup later in the issue for some help planning out your weekend!

Family Fun

🐾 Bark for Books
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Parker Library

Kids ages 6-12 can boost literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for a 15-minute session. Register here

🎉 New Resident Welcome Party
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Ridge at Castle Pines

New to Castle Pines? Meet city officials, neighbors, and community leaders while enjoying free drinks and light bites. RSVP to join the fun!

♟️ Play Chess!
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch, Event Hall B

Join us for friendly chess competition for all ages and skill levels. New to chess? Arrive at 5:30 PM for a lesson.

Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.

🎤 Students on Stage: Talent Show
📅 Thursday, April 24 | 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Chaparral High School, Parker
🎟️ $15 adults | $10 students

Enjoy a night of music, comedy, and student talent in this fun, family-friendly show.

Adult Community Events

🚀 Fired Up: I Want to Start a Business
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕙 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Parker Library, Event Hall A & B

A workshop for new business owners or prospective entrepreneurs. Get answers to key questions like:

Is business ownership for me?
Who is my customer?
What legal and licensing steps do I need?

Register via the SBDC.

🧘 Gentle Yoga
📅 Thursday, April 24 | 🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Parker Library – Event Hall B

Unwind with soothing stretches and mindful breathing in this all-levels gentle yoga class led by Stef Layton. A perfect midweek reset focused on balance, self-care, and relaxation. Register here, only 2 spots left when I am writing this!

Adult Events

🚵 Trails N' Ales (MTB Edition) @ 105 West Brewing
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Meet at Bison Park, Castle Rock

Hit the trails for a group mountain bike ride, then cool down with $1 off beers back at the brewery. All levels welcome—ride, sip, repeat!

🧠 Trivia Night @ Lone Tree Brewing (Parker)
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO

Test your knowledge and enjoy great beer—prizes for the top teams and plenty of fun for all! Tacos por Dias Food Truck will be serving up food after burning those mental calories.

🎨 Paint & Pints at Wild Blue Yonder
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co., Castle Rock

Sip, paint, and unwind! Join Canvas & Cocktails for a guided painting session featuring “Three Little Birds.”
🎟️ $52 includes all painting materials, a 16x20 canvas, expert instruction, and one drink.
👉 Register here to save your spot!

🃏 Euchre Tournament at LTBC
📅 Wednesday, April 24 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Company

Think you've got the most tricks up your sleeve? Grab a partner (or come solo and get paired up) for a fun night of Euchre at the brewery! All skill levels welcome, with prizes for the top 3 teams.

📧 Register: [email protected]
Cards, beer, and a little friendly competition—what more could you want?

🍻 Trivia Night at Lone Tree Brewing
📅 Thursday, April 24 | 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Company

Flex your brain and sip on some brews! Join us for Thursday night trivia and compete for your chance to win crowlers of Lone Tree beer. Round winners take home the goods—bragging rights included!

🥁 Scrap Arts Music: Children of Metropolis
📅 Friday, April 25 | 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

A high-energy, family-friendly show featuring inventive percussion on recycled instruments, whimsical characters, and an original film. A must-see multimedia experience! Get your tickets now 🎟️

🦙 Napoleon Dynamite LIVE!
📅 Friday, April 25 | 🕢 7:30–9:30 PM
📍 PACE Center, Parker | 💵 $49

Celebrate 20 years of Napoleon Dynamite with a full film screening, plus a hilarious live Q&A and improv session with stars Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez. Gosh!

Weather

Weekend Lineup

Friday, April 25
📍 Lone Tree | Scrap Arts Concert @ Lone Tree Arts Center | ⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Parker I Napoleon Dynamite Live @ Parker PACE Center I ⏰ 7:30 PM

As always, we’d love to hear from you! If you know of a cool event, a hidden gem, or a local story worth sharing, drop us a line at [email protected].

Your tips help us keep the community informed, inspired, and in the know — let’s keep growing DougCo together!

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