Wanted to remind you that it’s last call on the Egg Harbor discount of $10 off of $50 which expires on April 30th. I’m reattaching the doc here or you can just mention the code DOUGCODROP10!

Parker Wine Walk tickets have dropped here. Purchase in advance to save some money.

I stopped by Briere West End’s Pop-Up Market at The Parker Hotel over the weekend and finally got a look at the Upper Deck, and it has one of the best rooftop patio views in Parker. Briere West End is the events company that covers the spaces at the hotel including Upper Deck, The Summit Room, The Roosevelt Room, and The Hospitality Room, plus they’re owned by the same group that owns Ovest Via, West Main Taproom, and more.

The Upper Deck is on the second floor of The Parker Hotel (above Ovest Via). It's a rooftop venue with great mountain views, a private bar, and space for up to 150 guests. I also peeked into the Summit Room — an elegant indoor space atop the hotel that I’m already scheming how to use for an event (Dinner Club after party maybe?).

I met Beau, the new manager over at Ovest Via, and really enjoyed our conversation. He’s bringing the energy to the different spaces as well as the social media accounts. The next big event to be held at the Upper Deck: a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 2nd from 3-6pm. Mint juleps and Southern Peach cocktails, elevated appetizers, best hat contest for the ladies, best dressed contest for the guys, live music, and the race broadcast on the big screen. Tickets are $55 (GA) or $65 (VIP with 2 drinks included).

If you've been looking for a venue for an upcoming event — or just want to grab drinks with a view — it's worth checking out.

Upper Deck Hours: Thursday 4pm-10pm | Friday and Saturday 4pm-11pm
Kentucky Derby Tickets available here
The Parker Hotel, 18595 Mainstreet

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Local jobs and opportunities across Douglas County.

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We’re coming back to Castle Rock on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm after having a very successful dinner in Parker this past week.

Sign up here

And as mentioned last week, we’re adding a Couples Dinner (55+) that same night and have a few spots remaining.

Couples Dinner (55+) | Wed, Apr 29 @ 6:30pm | Castle Rock

Here's how it’ll work:

Use code COUPLEDROP for $10 off (limited).

Sign up here

Worth the Drive: 10th Annual 5K Poker Run at Bear Creek

A local DougCo volunteer tipped us off to this one, and it's too good not to share. The Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course is hosting their 10th Annual 5K Poker Run, Ride, Walk & Horse Cart Drive at Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs on Saturday, April 25.

This isn't a race. Show up between 8:30am-9:30am, start whenever you're ready, and hit 5 stops around the park to collect cards. Gather at 11:30am to see who's got the best hand—prizes for winners and a custom mug for everyone.

The real draw? The 12-acre Equestrian Skills Course is the only one of its kind in the entire country. Free, open year-round, and built entirely by volunteers. Whether you're on foot, with a burro, or driving a horse cart, this is Colorado trail culture at its best.

Sat 4/25 | 8:30am–12pm | Bear Creek Regional Park, Colorado Springs

Tickets here

Music & Concerts

Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Walker Williams Band Live (Patio) - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Eric Golden Band Live (Inside) - Thu 4/23, 7:30pm-11:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Sinatra Tribute Show LIVE! - Fri 4/24, 6:00pm-9:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Red Rock Vixens Live (Patio) - Fri 4/24, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Cody Cozz Live - Fri 4/24, 7:00pm-10:30pm
Takoda Tavern - 90's Jukebox Live - Fri 4/24, 7:30pm-11:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Mike Maurer Live at the Altar - Fri 4/24, 8:00pm-11:00pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Guild of Ages Live (Inside) - Fri 4/24, 8:30pm-12:30am
Wide Open Saloon - Acoustic Show - Sat 4/25, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Red Rock Vixens Live (Patio) - Sat 4/25, 6:00pm-10:00pm
The Stagecoach Saloon - Frontline Live - Sat 4/25, 6:30pm-10:30pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Mike Maurer Band - Sat 4/25, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Dueling Pianos - Sat 4/25, 7:00pm-10:30pm
Takoda Tavern - Midlife Crisis Live - Sat 4/25, 7:30pm-11:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Guild of Ages Live (Inside) - Sat 4/25, 8:30pm-12:30am
Lone Tree Arts Center - Denver Concert Band Presents Young Artist Concert - Sun 4/26, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Arts & Culture

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Castle Tour - Thu 4/23, 10:00am-11:30am
PACE Center - The King of Pop Resurrected: A Theatrical Tribute to Michael Jackson - Thu 4/23, 7:00pm-9:30pm
105 West Brewing Company - Teeny Tiny Bookshop Pop-Up - Fri 4/24, 5:00pm-8:00pm
PACE Center - Once Upon a Mattress - Youth Edition - Fri 4/24, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Lone Tree Arts Center - The Making of Our Planet: Frozen Worlds with Sophie Lanfear - Fri 4/24, 7:30pm-9:30pm
PACE Center - Once Upon a Mattress - Youth Edition - Understudy Run - Sat 4/25, 1:30pm-4:00pm
PACE Center - Once Upon a Mattress - Youth Edition - Sat 4/25, 7:00pm-9:30pm
PACE Center - Once Upon a Mattress - Youth Edition - Sun 4/26, 2:00pm-4:30pm

Food & Drink

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Afternoon Tea at the Castle - Fri 4/24, 1:00pm-3:30pm
COFF33 - Wine and Chocolate Tasting - Fri 4/24, 7:00pm-9:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Crawfish Boil - Sat 4/25, 11:00am-5:00pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Afternoon Tea at the Castle - Sat 4/25, 1:00pm-3:30pm
COFF33 - Wine and Chocolate Tasting - Sat 4/25, 7:00pm-9:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Blind Wine Tasting - Tue 4/28, 5:30pm-7:00pm

Nightlife & Entertainment

Lansdowne Arms - Trivia Night - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Thursday Line Dancing - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-10:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Trivia Night - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Country Line Dancing - Thu 4/23, 6pm-10pm
Max Taps Co. - Poker Night - Thu 4/23, 7:00pm-9:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Free Whiskey Tasting & Texas Hold Em Poker - Thu 4/23, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Poker Night - Thu 4/23, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Sports Lounge Off Broadway - Thursday Karaoke - Thu 4/23, 8:00pm-12:00am
Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Mead & Magic - Sat 4/25, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Max Taps Co. - Free Comedy Show - Sat 4/25, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Lansdowne Arms - Saturday Night Karaoke - Sat 4/25, 8:00pm-11:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Bingo Night - Mon 4/27, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Takoda Tavern - Trivia Night - Tue 4/28, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Alidade Brewing - 80's Trivia Night - Tue 4/28, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Karaoke with Avery - Wed 4/29, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Sports Lounge Off Broadway - DJ Trivia - Wed 4/29, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Family

Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library - Wild in our Town - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Princess Party at the Castle - Sun 4/26, 11:00am-2:00pm

Fitness

Rock Solid Fitness & Wellness Club - Wellness Night - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Teaology Tea Cafe - Yoga with Karen - Sun 4/26, 9:30am-10:30am
105 West Brewing Company - Yoga at the Brewery - Sat 4/25, 9:30am-10:30am

Community

Northridge Recreation Center - Volunteer Fair - Thu 4/23, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Takoda Tavern - Thursday Bike Night - Thu 4/23, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Alidade Brewing - Adult Spelling Bee - Sat 4/25, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sinners & Saints - Boozy Book Fair with Sudden Fiction Books - Sun 4/26, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Alidade Brewing - Mah Jongg Monday - Mon 4/27, 5:00pm-8:00pm

On the Horizon

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Castle Tour - Thu 4/30, 10:00am-11:30am
Alidade Brewing - Rip & Sip TCG Night - Thu 4/30, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Wide Awake Eatery - Comedy Show - Thu 4/30, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Lone Tree Arts Center - Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra Presents American Spirit - Fri 5/1, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Alidade Brewing - Cinco de Burro at Alidade - Sat 5/2, 11:00am-8:00pm
Parker Garage - Parker Derby Party - Sat 5/2, 2:00pm-5:00pm
The Parker Hotel - Kentucky Derby Party - Sat 5/2, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Rock Canyon High School - Encore! 25 Years of Music & Memories - Sun 5/3, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Lone Tree Arts Center - Step Afrika! - Sun 5/3, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Need more events? Check out https://dougcosocial.com/events

Stio Mountain Apparel Opening at the Outlets
TLDR: Jackson Hole-based outdoor brand Stio is opening its 15th Mountain Studio at the Outlets at Castle Rock this May. The store will carry technical apparel and lifestyle pieces, plus a "second turn" trade-in program for used gear. Their other Colorado locations are in Boulder, Steamboat, and Vail.

County Line Road Reopens After 100-Day Closure
TLDR: County Line Road between University Boulevard and Broadway is back open. The $30 million project completed its 100-day closure phase — crews placed 30,000 cubic yards of dirt and replaced 1,500 feet of water pipe. Full completion slated for September 2027.

Douglas County Launches Child Care Property Tax Incentive
TLDR: Douglas County is now offering property tax rebates to licensed child care providers — 75% of county property taxes, with an additional 25% for those serving infants and toddlers. Douglas County is the second county in Colorado to adopt this program. Applications open late spring.

Douglas County Kicks Off Colorado 150 / America 250 Celebrations
TLDR: As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood and the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, Douglas County is launching a series of free events, exhibits, and experiences highlighting local history — from gold rush-era settlements to pioneer stories. Events will run throughout the year.

Parker Hosting AANHPI Film Event May 3
TLDR: Parker Arts is partnering with Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival and Denver Film for "Reel Stories: AANHPI Voices in Film" — celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures through food, performances, panel discussions, and the Oscar-winning film "Everything Everywhere All At Once." May 3, 3pm-6:30pm at the PACE Center. Tickets are $10.

Colorado Guitar Show Coming to Legacy Campus
TLDR: The Colorado Guitar Show and Custom Luthier Expo is coming to DCSD's Legacy Campus (10035 Peoria Street) on May 9 from 10am-4pm. Browse new, vintage, and custom-built guitars, amps, pedals, and meet local builders. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 kids.

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