Bad news — I didn't even have a chance to invite you all to an event we're partnering on. It's a four-course dinner under the open sky on a ranch in Castle Rock — a surprise menu from a serious chef, a handcrafted cocktail with every course, golden-hour Front Range views, and a communal table. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, just hit yes on the poll below and I'll be sure to ping you if we end up adding more dates. We sold out our original three nights very quickly.

I stopped by Rugby Scott in Parker last week. It's the family-run butcher that just opened right off the corner of Mainstreet and Pikes Peak Drive. Oh, and FYI, a restaurant and whiskey bar, SuBourbon, is also coming soon to the old Parker Chamber building on the corner. It's actively under construction.

What it is

Rugby Scott is built around American Wagyu and Black Angus, pasture raised with no added hormones or antibiotics and cut in house. Parker is the family's newest shop. The name comes from two towns, Rugby, North Dakota, where the Tuchscherer family homesteaded 160 acres back in 1884, and Fort Scott, Kansas, where the family's story continued. Five generations later, Dr. Ryan "Tuck" Tuchscherer, a Denver sports chiropractor who specializes in care for professional athletes, including on the PGA tour, turned that heritage into the brand you see today.

What's in the cases

The counter leads with beef. Ribeye, New York strip, filet, picanha, Denver steak, and a Wagyu bavette, plus a giant frenched shank they call a Thor's Hammer that is more centerpiece than cut. There is brisket, short ribs, and osso buco for low and slow, heritage Kurobuta pork, and lamb. Beyond the meat, the shelves carry local sauces and seasonings, farm fresh eggs, Hammond's candy, cheeses, and Nicola's Pasta handmade in New Jersey. Even the dog gets a section, Wagyu dog bones included.

Still coming together

The deli counter is still being built out, with the chef working up sides like coleslaw and potato salad, but don't worry…the tater kegs are already in the freezer. Another freezer is on the way and a whiskey wall is next once the bottles arrive. Down the line the team is kicking around events like cooking classes and whiskey tastings, though nothing is on the calendar yet.

Hours and a discount

They are open Wednesday through Friday from 11am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. There was a card at the counter with code RUGBY for 10 percent off. Say hello to Cameron, who grew up in Parker and runs the place. He's the man! And this is yet another win for downtown Parker's Mainstreet, which keeps stacking up good local shops and restaurants.

Check out their website here

Downtown Castle Rock's free passport crawl is back Thursday, July 16, from 5pm to 8pm. Grab a passport, wander shop to shop for complimentary sips, snacks, and one-night-only specials, then turn in 8 or more stamps to be entered to win a $20 gift card. Follow the Facebook event for the lineup.

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Save the date: we're teaming up with Emma Paints Colorado for a sea turtle sip and paint at Wild Blue Yonder Brewing in downtown Castle Rock on Wednesday, July 29 at 6pm. Paint a beach scene on a 16" round canvas, add baby sea turtles with glass stones, shells, and real sand, then grab a craft beer while you do it — no experience needed and all supplies included. Learn more here.

Music & Concerts
Highland Heritage Regional Park - HRCA Summer Concert Series: 90's Til Dawn - Thu 7/9, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Discovery Park - Discovery Park Summer Concert: Jakarta Band - Thu 7/9, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Mercantile Park - Music in the Meadows: Premium Diesel - Thu 7/9, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Groove 'N Motion (Powered by The Rocky Mountain Horns) - Fri 7/10 - $86.45
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel - Music on the Patio: Sons of Genesis at Lone Tree Golf Club - Fri 7/10, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Larkspur Community Park - Larkspur Music in the Park — Skytown Rockers (Reggae/Ska) - Fri 7/10, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Live Music: Pat Foley at Honnibrook - Fri 7/10, 6:00pm–9:00pm
The Parker Hotel - Live Music: Tyler James Griffith at The Upper Deck - Fri 7/10, 6:00pm–8:00pm
The Stagecoach Saloon - The Band These Guys Live at The Stagecoach Saloon - Fri 7/10, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Colton James at Wide Open Saloon - Fri 7/10, 7:00pm–11:00pm
Lone Tree Arts Center - Tunes on the Terrace: Chicken Wire Empire at LTAC - Fri 7/10, 7:30pm–9:30pm - $40-$45
Takoda Tavern - Nikki Z & The Vizzion at Takoda Tavern - Fri 7/10, 7:30pm–11:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Hot Boots Duo — Live at the Altar - Fri 7/10, 8:00pm–10:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Saturday Acoustic Show at Wide Open Saloon - Sat 7/11, 2:00pm–5:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Aged & Confused at 105 West Brewing - Sat 7/11, 2:00pm–5:00pm
Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain: Blues Frequency at Outlets - Sat 7/11, 3:00pm–6:00pm
The Green at The Canyons - Concert at The Canyons — That 80's Band - Sat 7/11, 5:00pm–8:00pm
Max Taps Co. - Live Music: Vaughn Tromburg Project at Max Taps - Sat 7/11, 6:00pm–9:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Off Ramp at 105 West Brewing - Sat 7/11, 6:30pm–9:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Fireball Daddy at Wide Open Saloon - Sat 7/11, 7:00pm–11:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Live Music at The Whiskey Lodge - Sat 7/11, 7:00pm–10:00pm
Takoda Tavern - Jewel & The Rough at Takoda Tavern - Sat 7/11, 7:30pm–11:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - The Jerseys Rock the Veranda at the Castle - Sun 7/12 - $85.45
Tailgate Tavern & Grill - Andre LaMotte on the Patio at Tailgate Tavern - Sun 7/12, 9:00am–12:00pm
Takoda Tavern - Derek Hall Duo on the Upper Patio at Takoda Tavern - Sun 7/12, 12:00pm–4:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Sarah P and the Dirty Logger at 105 West Brewing - Sun 7/12, 2:30pm–5:30pm
Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain: The Dollhouse Thieves at Outlets - Sun 7/12, 3:00pm–6:00pm
Savina's Mexican Kitchen - Savina's Summer Concert Series: Scott Hunter - Wed 7/15, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - Wed 7/15, 6:30pm–8:00pm

Food & Drink
KB Ranch - Cowabunga Cafe at KB Ranch - Sat 7/11, 11:00am–2:00pm - $28
Bar Hummingbird - Castle Rock - Bubbles & Beats Sunday Brunch at Bar Hummingbird - Sun 7/12, 11:00am–3:00pm
Provision - Widow Jane Bourbon Tasting at Provision - Tue 7/14, 6:00pm–8:00pm - $70
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Wine Tasting at the Castle: Featuring Shannon Ridge Family of Wines - Wed 7/15 - $72

Arts & Culture
PACE Center - All Shook Up at the PACE Center - through Sun 7/19 - $40-$45
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch - This Isn't New: Women's Historical Stories at Douglas County Libraries - Sat 7/11, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch - An Evening with Colorado Author Cynthia Swanson - Sat 7/11, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Sudden Fiction Books - Book Club with K.J. Ramsey (Women of the West Author Series) - Sun 7/12, 6:00pm–8:30pm - $7.18
Lone Tree Brewing Company - Parker - Were Wild Things Flower Paint Night at Lone Tree Brewing - Tue 7/14, 6:30pm–8:30pm - $39.19

Nightlife & Entertainment
Pines Bar and Grill - Open Mic Night at Pines Bar and Grill - Thu 7/9, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Pikes Peak Event Center - Pop Up Club Night: 90s & 2000s Hits - Fri 7/10, 8:00pm - $10
Alidade Brewing - Rotating Tap Comedy at Alidade Brewing - Sat 7/11, 7:00pm–9:00pm
KB Ranch - Bovine and Crime: The Summer Farm Tour - Sat 7/11, 7:00pm–9:00pm - $80
TNT Pizza and Wings - Midlife Comedy Crisis with Will Frank at TNT Pizza and Wings - Sat 7/11, 7:00pm–8:30pm - $12.51
Takoda Tavern - Open Mic Night at Takoda Tavern - Wed 7/15, 7:00pm–10:00pm

Family
Parker Arts Academy - Gettin Down 4 Good - Sat 7/11, 10:00am
Festival Park - Pedal the Moon - Sat 7/11, 6:30pm–10:00pm - $16-$20
Backcountry Base Camp - Backcountry Outdoor Movie: Jurassic Park - Sat 7/11, 8:00pm–10:00pm - $30

Fitness & Wellness
RNK Running and Walking - Saturday Long Run with RNK Running - Sat 7/11, 7:00am–9:00am
Civic Green Park - Free Yoga in the Park at Civic Green - Sat 7/11, 8:00am–9:00am
Spray - Tone & Tan: Fitness on the Patio with HOTWORX Castle Rock - Sat 7/11, 8:30am–9:00am - $35
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel - FREE Golf Clinic: Putt Putt Puttin Around at Lone Tree Golf Club - Sat 7/11, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Lost Coffee - Lost Runners Run Club with RNK Running - Sun 7/12, 8:00am–9:30am
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Yoga in the Park at Philip S. Miller Amphitheater - Sun 7/12, 8:30am–9:30am
RNK Running and Walking - RNK Trail Run: Franktown to Castlewood Canyon - Mon 7/13, 5:30pm–6:30pm
Festival Park - Monday Evening Yoga in the Park at Festival Park - Mon 7/13, 6:30pm–7:30pm
RNK Running and Walking - Weekly Reset Walking Club with RNK Running - Tue 7/14, 5:30pm–6:30pm

Festivals & Fairs
Colorado Renaissance Festival Site - Colorado Renaissance Festival — Wine & Revelry Weekend - Sat 7/11, 10:00am–6:30pm - $32+
Wide Open Saloon - 11th Annual Devils Head Choppers Bike Show at Wide Open Saloon - Sat 7/11, 12:00pm–4:00pm

Community
Castle Rock Baptist Church - WeSoThey Summer Sale - Thu 7/9
Festival Park - Poundcake Pop-Up - Thu 7/9, 10:00am–1:00pm
RNK Running and Walking - HOKA Clifton Pro Launch Party at RNK Running & Walking - Thu 7/9, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Plum Creek Golf Club - Pars With Purpose Golf Tournament at Plum Creek - Sat 7/11, 8:30am–1:30pm - $190
Vehicle Vault - Espresso & Exhaust at Vehicle Vault - Sat 7/11, 9:00am–12:00pm

On the Horizon
Downtown Castle Rock - Sip & Stroll (Summer Edition) - Thu 7/16, 5:00pm–8:00pm
Wide Awake Eatery - Comedy Show featuring Kevin Fitzgerald at Wide Awake Eatery - Thu 7/16, 7:00pm–9:00pm - $20-$40
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Lookin Back Band - Sat 7/18 - $79
Colorado Renaissance Festival Site - Colorado Renaissance Festival - Sat 7/18 10:00am, Sat 7/25 10:00am - $32+
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Summer Concert Series: Jackson Dean with Tigirlily Gold - Sat 7/18, 6:00pm–10:30pm - $35+
Pikes Peak Event Center - Bad Moms of Parker Night Out: After Prom - Sat 7/18, 7:00pm–10:00pm - $45+
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Captain Quirk & Friends: A Celebration of Beatles Music & Stories - Sun 7/19, 7:00pm–10:00pm - $89.45
RNK Running and Walking - RNK Trail Run: Memmen Ridge Trail - Mon 7/20, 5:30pm–6:30pm

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UCHealth's new tower at Highlands Ranch Hospital is now open
TLDR: UCHealth recently opened a new five-story, 194,000-square-foot tower at Highlands Ranch Hospital. It adds a cancer center, 14 emergency department beds, and expanded stroke and cardiac services, part of a larger expansion that also includes a new medical office building.

The Town of Parker approves a pickleball, golf, and restaurant venue
TLDR: The Town of Parker has approved plans for Pick N Tap, a new entertainment venue that pairs a restaurant with indoor pickleball courts and golf simulators, on a site near EchoPark Stadium.

Castle Pines wants your input on a new annexation policy
TLDR: Castle Pines is not weighing any annexation right now, but after the Crowsnest petition was withdrawn this spring, the City is writing a policy to guide any future requests. A draft is posted for public review with an online comment period open through July 20, and City Council is expected to consider adopting it at its July 28 meeting.

A Douglas County resident is turning dance into a movement
TLDR: Chris Starkey's free "Gettin Down 4 Good" events bring the community together with the intellectual and developmental disabilities community on the first Saturday of each month, and they have grown from about eight people to nearly 80. The next one is Saturday, July 11 at 10am at Parker Arts Academy.

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