Briefly In Douglas County

Climb4Change slated for June 10 in Castle Rock e Climb4Change event in Castle Rock is returning on June 10. Complete the Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park to raise money to help change someone’s life. More information can be found at CRgov.com/ Climb4Change.

Photo source: Town of Castle Rock Twitter

Commissioners commit funds to fight wildfires

On April 11, e Board of Douglas County Commissioners committed over $1.5 million to Douglas County’s 2023 wildland re aerial re ghting contracts. is will ensure reghting air support is quickly available in the event of a wild re.

Photo source: Douglas County Commission

Douglas County Rodeo tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale now for the annual Douglas County Fair and Rodeo! Tickets for the event will be 30% through April 30th.

Photo Source: Douglas County Colorado Twitter

Are you looking to become involved in your local government? Do you want to have a voice in the public policy and decisions that affect Castle Rock? If so, apply now for open positions on our Town Boards and Commissions during our annual volunteer recruitment.

Visit CRgov.com/Boards to view positions and submit an application. Applications due by April 24, 2023

Resident donations go toward Help and Hope Center anks to county citizen contributions to DouglasHasHeart. org, a $2,500 donation was made to the Help and Hope Center. is donation is a part of the countywide “Handouts Don’t Help” campaign.

Photo Source; Douglas County Colorado Twitter

Children’s Hospital to host Community Fest

Children’s Hospital Colorado is putting on a free Community Fest on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet members of the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, the Denver Broncos Cheerleading squad, and Miles the Mascot at the South Campus! Free crafts, photobooths, face painting, and much more will be available.

Photo source: Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce Twitter account.

Apply for Castle Rock advisory boards

Applications are open to volunteer and serve on one of Castle Rock’s 11 advisory boards and commissions. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 24. Applications are available at CRgov.com/Boards.

Participate in Douglas County Homeless Initiative e Douglas County Homeless Initiative Committee meets on the second ursday of every month from 9-10:30 a.m. To get involved, visit douglas.co.us/homeless-initiative.

County ordinance aims to decrease human tra cking

A new ordinance in unincorporated Douglas County is aiming to reduce human tra cking numbers. is ordinance establishes business licensure requirements for massage facilities. Read more at douglas. co.us.

Recycling available

Spring cleaning has begun! Douglas County citizens can recycle old or unwanted electronics for free Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as on one Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is recycling takes place at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston Street, Suite 10 in Aurora. Proof of residency is required.

Parks technicians needed Douglas County is looking for experienced and entry level parks maintenance technicians to inspect, maintain, and build county parks, trails, and open spaces. Application link can be found on the Douglas County Colorado Twitter page.