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DougCo Drop – October 29th – Tried & True Opening Its 3rd Location, Annexation, and Supporting Our Heroes
Drips from the Drop: Tried & True Opening Its 3rd Location, Annexation, and Supporting Our Heroes
Connor Tien
October 29, 2025
So was playing around with WordPress this past week and spun up this preliminary site: https://dougcodrop.com/events/
If there’s interest in having a calendar like this. If there are enough positive responses, I can invest some more time and money into it for 2026…yes, we’re almost there and I’m slow…
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Also, in case you don’t follow our sister newsletter, I wanted to let you know that we’re doing a pilot of a small-group dinner idea. If you’re interested in dining down in Castle Rock and meeting some neighbors on November 12 at 6:30pm, check out the website for the details here…there’s a more detailed explanation in Castle Rock Crew’s newsletter from yesterday. Read it here.
Saddle Up
🎤 Music & Concerts
🎤 Live Music: Kingpin Posse
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
📍 Location: Tailgate Tavern & Grill, Parker
🎤 Detail: Hailing from the Mile High City, Kingpin Posse delivers a high-energy blend of American classic country and rock.
🎤 That Eighties Band Halloween Party
📅 Date: Friday, October 31
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Wide Open Saloon, Sedalia
🎤 Detail: Straight out of Denver, That Eighties Band is a high-energy tribute to the decade of big hair, neon lights, and unforgettable hits.
🎤 Halloween Costume Bash w/ Ninety Percent 90's & Wash Park
📅 Date: Friday, October 31
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Wild Goose Saloon, Parker
🎤 Detail: Celebrate Halloween with the ultimate throwback Ninety Percent 90s and Wash Park bring the funk, flair, and all the nostalgic hits.
🎤 Classic Albums Live: Some Girls
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM & 7:30PM
📍 Location: Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
🎤 Detail: Relive rock history as Classic Albums Live performs Some Girls by The Rolling Stones note-for-note, cut-for-cut.
🎤 Live Music: Six Bucks & A Flight
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Wide Open Saloon, Sedalia
🎤 Detail: From humble brewery beginnings to festival favorites, Six Bucks & A Flight brings their signature Blues/Rock energy to Sedalia!
🎤 Red Rock Vixens
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
📍 Location: Tailgate Tavern & Grill, Parker
🎤 Detail: Formerly known as The Custom Shop Band, Red Rock Vixens have redefined themselves as a seven-piece musical force that lights up every stage they hit.
👨👩👧👦 Family
🎃 Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29 - Sunday, November 2
⏰ Time: 6:15 PM
📍 Location: The Hudson Gardens, Littleton
🎃 Detail: The Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins.
🎃 Last Stop at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
📅 Date: Friday, October 31
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Highlands Ranch Mansion, Highlands Ranch
🎃 Detail: End your Halloween night at the Highlands Ranch Mansion and Historic Park.
🧶 Friends of the Highlands Ranch Senior Center Craft Fair
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Senior Center, Highlands Ranch
🧶 Detail: Join the Friends of the Highlands Ranch Senior Center for a festive holiday craft fair on Saturday.
🐄 Sterling Ranch Cattle Drive
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Overlook Clubhouse, Littleton
🐄 Detail: Don’t miss this fun Sterling Ranch tradition! Watch real cowboys and cowgirls lead a herd of cattle through town.
🕺 iLuminate
📅 Date: Sunday, November 2
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: PACE Center, Parker
🕺 Detail: Watch top dancers in glowing LED suits light up the stage with pop, rock, jazz, and hip hop.
🧑🚀 Changemaker Talks: How to Astronaut with Terry Virts
📅 Date: Sunday, November 2
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
🧑🚀 Detail: Join astronaut Terry Virts as he shares stories from 200 days aboard the ISS, plus insights that go far beyond spaceflight. It’s a rare look at life above and what it teaches us about life below.
🍹 Nightlife & Entertainment
🎤 Avery Kyle Entertainment
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Tailgate Tavern & Grill, Parker
🎤 Detail: Join Avery Kyle Entertainment for a high-energy karaoke night, complete with dance sets and an unforgettable crowd vibe. Free show!
🎭 Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Black Haus Tavern, Littleton
🎭 Detail: Step into a world of mystery and elegance on Thursday, October 30 at 6:00 PM as Black Haus Tavern in Littleton transforms into the Billionaires Club Masquerade Ball.
👻 Halloween Weekend! Those Crazy Nights & Neon The Bishop
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
📍 Location: Wild Goose Saloon, Parker
👻 Detail: Wild Goose is about to get loud—costumes, killer rock sets from Those Crazy Nights and Neon Bishop, and a crowd ready to party deep into the night.
👻 Viva Flamenco!
📅 Date: Sunday, November 2
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
👻 Detail: Experience the passion and artistry of Flamenco in a setting as timeless as the dance itself.
🗓️ On the Horizon
🧵 33rd Annual Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Douglas County Events Center (Fairgrounds), Castle Rock
🧵 Detail: One of the largest craft events in the County! Unique handcrafted products not found elsewhere by true artisans and crafters. Benefits area senior citizen programs and services.
🚗 Worth the Drive
🎼 Denver Rock Orchestra presents THE WITCHING HOUR
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30 - Friday, October 31
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: The People's Building, Aurora
🎼 Detail: Double the fright, double the fun! The Denver Rock Orchestra is conjuring TWO nights of Halloween hits, eerie surprises, and spine-tingling vibes.
🧛 Denver Halloween 2025 – Paranormal Palace, Day Of The Dead
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
📍 Location: Double Tree by Hilton, Greenwood Village
🧛 Detail: Prepare for a haunted, all-night “hotel takeover” event in Denver! Experience Day of the Dead decor, immersive haunted environments, multiple DJs and performers, interactive exhibits.
Mod Mountain Boutique
Wanted, Help
Local jobs and opportunities across Douglas County.
If you’re hiring, reach out at [email protected] for a free posting.
Land and Lore
Crowsnest Annexation Filed
A new LLC, VT Crowfoot Valley Landco, LLC, has petitioned Castle Pines to annex about 750 acres along Crowfoot Valley Road east of The Canyons. County records show the land is currently A1 Agricultural in unincorporated Douglas County. The LLC’s principal office is 8678 Concord Center Dr, Ste 200, Englewood, which matches the business address used by Ventana Capital. We are verifying the ownership structure before drawing conclusions.
I’m going to take a wild guess, though: that a large developer is assembling parcels here and getting ready to build thousands of homes. Note that the property must be zoned within 90 days, if the property is annexed.
What’s next
• Nov 3: Council considers substantial compliance.
• Nov 11: First reading of annexation and agreement (if it advances).
• Dec 9: Eligibility findings and second readings.
What we’re watching
Parcel transfers, the draft annexation agreement, planned zoning inside city limits, and any related campaign finance filings.
Have documents or tips on Crowsnest? Hit reply.
Hometown Headlines
Castle Rock’s first cancer center
TLDR: AdventHealth Castle Rock will open the community’s first cancer care center this December, transforming the third floor of the Schrader Building into a 17,000-square-foot, one-stop destination for treatment and support. Patients will have access to doctor visits, chemo, radiation, a compounding pharmacy, nutrition classes, and spiritual care—all under one roof. The $13 million project is nearly complete, with about $1 million still needed through its Rock of Hope campaign.
Andy’s Frozen Custard, Parker
TLDR: Andy’s Frozen Custard officially celebrated its Parker grand opening on Oct. 22 at 18900 Lincoln Avenue, after quietly serving guests since June. The shop is known for fresh, hourly churned custard that’s creamier and served slightly warmer than ice cream. Its local exclusive, the “Rocky Mountain Jackhammer,” mixes strawberry Oreo and marshmallow, alongside seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie concretes and s’mores. Beyond dessert, Andy’s supports local schools with spirit nights and small donations—part of its goal to “turn someone’s day around” with every visit.
Heroes Hall donation
TLDR: Fundraising for Douglas County’s planned Heroes Hall got a major boost this week with a $100,000 founding donation from the locally owned Aloha Fund. Planned for the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Heroes Hall will be a 14,000-square-foot space (plus a 7,000-square-foot basement) where local veterans can gather, host events, and access services from the American Legion, VFW, Veterans Monument Foundation, and Veterans Service Office—all under one roof.
Tried & True
🌮 Tried & True: Venalonzo’s Tacos - Parker
Venalonzo’s first opened in Centennial, added their Parker spot this past summer, and now they’re expanding again — with a new Lone Tree location on the way (7824 Park Meadows Dr., Suite 300).
They’ve already made a name for themselves far beyond Douglas County, landing on Yelp’s Top 100 Taco Spots in America (#22), Top 100 Places to Eat in the Southwest (#82), and even taking home the Denver Gazette’s Best Taco in Denver 2024 title.
They’re best known for their birria — which shows up in everything from quesabirrias and birria ramen to pizza birria and mac balls — but even if that’s not your thing, there’s plenty more. Think all-day breakfast burritos and chilaquiles, loaded nachos, wings, tortas, and chili relleno plates.
I started with the nachos and went straight for their go-to quesabirria. Both were excellent, and the birria consomé for dipping seals the deal.
Quesabirria 🤤
Nachos with a carnitas burrito bowl in the background!
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