Jan. 11
Blood drive. Philip S. Miller Library community blood drive is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 11 inside meeting room west at 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Jan. 16
Writers group The Castle Rock Writers Workshop Group invites writers to our group for sharing of ideas and manuscripts. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact Tania Urenda at 850-259-8642. The first meeting of 2014 is Jan. 16.
Jan. 18
Auditions Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock will have auditions for the 10th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent contest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Applications and a $10 entrant fee are due by Jan. 18. Applications and details can be found at www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org. The final competition is at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.lonetreeartscenter.org, by calling 720-509-1000 or at the door.
Jan. 21, Feb. 10, Feb. 25
Teen addiction Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network presents “Protecting Your Teen from Addiction” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 (event code: admhn12114) and from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 (event code: admhn22514) at the Southglenn Library, Room A, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial; and from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 (event code: admhn210) at the network’s Castle Rock office, 831 S. Perry St., Suite 100. In this class, you will learn about trends in substance abuse in our community, how to talk about drugs and alcohol, signs of substance abuse in teens, prevention and early intervention, effects of substances on the brain and brain development, and shifts in views on marijuana use and legalization. Use the event code listed to register for classes at Blacktie https://www.blacktie-colorado.com/index.cfm.
Jan. 28
Red Hat luncheon Castle Country Assisted Living will host a Red Hat Society luncheon at 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at its Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive. Musical duo Just the Two of Us will provide entertainment. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting, supporting and encouraging women of all ages in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness. This luncheon is free and open to Red Hat Society members and their families. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP.
Jan. 31
Mystery trip Castle Country Assisted Living will host its monthly mystery trip Jan. 31. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive; at 9:15 a.m. from Cantril House, 221 Cantril St.; and at 9:45 a.m. from Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive in Parker. All are welcome to join Castle Country residents, staff and friends for this trip. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP.
Through Feb. 25
Divorce support. DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group that will help you heal from the hurt of a divorce or separation. The group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 25, at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock. The group provides a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Call 303-688-3476 or email coween2@hotmail.com.
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