Tree Lighting schedule link

Friday, December 6th– Burning Mountain Park –   5:30pm-8:00pm

New Castle’s Tree Lighting Celebration

5:30pm Chili/Mac-tasting tickets and beer tickets go on sale at the park, $10 adults, $5 kids – includes hot chocolate /   Beer tickets sold for $7ea.

5:30 Chili / Mac Tasting and Voting begins –

6:00 Tree Lighting Ceremony lead by New Castle Mayor Art Riddile

6:15 Elk Creek Elementary Choir performance begins

SANTA will be in the Gazebo – courtesy of Embryn at Keller Williams – Colorado West Realty

Real live REINDEER - 5:30-? - sponsored by New Castle Library 

7:30 Chili / Mac Cook-off ticket sales end

7:30pm Beer Ticket sales end

8:00pm Beer Closed

8:00 Chili/ Mac Cook-off Voting ends – with winners announced shortly after

  

Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition link

New Castle Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition Guidelines - part 1

Burning Mountain Park – Friday, Dec. 6th –   5:30-8:00pm   – New Castle Tree Lighting Celebration

 Contestant fee is $20. Contestants must register online at newcastlerec.com – space is limited.

 Contestant Numbers will be randomly assigned

 Please make a sign 12”x12” or smaller with your number in bold lettering to be placed at your station

You may also choose to include the name of your chili/mac – a description of your chili/mac – Your name or business name

 No business banners or give-away swag or coupons allowed

– Business Cards are okay and you can wear business-promoting shirts or hats

   

chili cook off part 2 link

New Castle Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition Guidelines - Part 2

Burning Mountain Park – Friday, Dec. 6th–   5:30-8:00pm   – New Castle Tree Lighting Celebration

Bring your own extension cords, food warming appliances (crockpots), serving ladles,12-inch sign with your number, chair or stool if needed

Chili and Mac&Cheese must be kept at 140-degrees at least.

We will provide tents, 3-ft. table space, table covering, electrical access

We also provide all tasting bowls, spoons and ballots

Voters/Tasters do not have to sample the chili and mac in numeric order

Winners will be determined by Anonymous Judges and Popular Votes

Separate prizes will be awarded for JUDGES’ CHAMPION (decided by 7 anonymous judges) and PEOPLE’s CHOICE (determined by the public tasters)

chili cook off part 3 link

New Castle Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition Guidelines - Part 3

Please be prepared to bring a minimum of three (3) gallons of chili or mac&cheese; which is about 3 or 4 "crockpots" full.

Each station must be attended and supervised at all times.

Chili Contestants and Mac&Cheese Contestants are in  separate areas (so if you are entering both contests, you will need someone to operate your second station)

Only official tasting cups may be used for tasting chili and mac&cheese. All "tasting cups" and spoons will be provided by New Castle Recreation.

The first 350 tasters to purchase their tasting cups will receive voting ballots.

Tasters will already have their reusable tasting bowl and spoon with them. Contestants do not supply cups/bowls/spoons 

chili cook off part 4 link

New Castle Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition Guidelines - Part 4

Burning Mountain Park – Friday, Dec. 6th–   5:30-8:00pm   – New Castle Tree Lighting Celebration 

Remember, we want voters to sample all chilis/macs if possible. Your individual servings should be very small, about one-quarter cup or less.

The more tasters you can serve, the more potential votes you will get.

Tasters/Voters:  Adults $10 ... Kids (10 and under)  $5

5:30pm Tasting Tickets go on sale and Chili Cook-off Tasting & Voting begins

7:30pm Ticket sales end

8:00pm Voting ends – winners will be announced shortly after

Questions? Call the New Castle Recreation office at (970) 984-3352 or email Kelley at 
kcox@newcastlecolorado.org

New Castle Christmas Caring link

New Castle Christmas Caring

A gifting program to benefit community members living in our Senior Housing neighborhoods

 Organized by the Town of New Castle Recreation Dept. 

 -We are collecting NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts for senior citizens (no candles please) beginning in December.

-Shop locally, make gifts by hand, or order an online delivery to:

New Castle Recreation,  450 W. Main Street, New Castle, CO  81647

 Drop-off Locations: New Castle Community Center, 423 W. Main -and- New Castle Town Hall, 450 W. Main

 We will wrap all gifts Dec. 11th thru Dec.13th

We will deliver them to our town’s two senior housing neighborhoods on Monday, Dec. 16th

 We realize this program will not reach everyone who is deserving of a gift. Our hope is that this program will inspire others to share the holiday spirit with senior citizens in your own neighborhoods. 

 

No reminders link

Thank you for registering for our  enrichment classes, sports and other activities!

We will send you an email confirmation at the time of your online payment.

We do not send out reminders after that.

If you registered for a team activity, we will contact you by email before the season begins to confirm which team you are on, who the coach is, and the dates, times and locations of practices/games etc.

Please add the dates and times of your enrollments to your calendar/phone

You will recieve a full rerfund for cancellations made 48 hours before your event begins

If you have any questions, please give us a call 970-984-3352  

MVDS link

Every week New Castle Recreation hosts classes designed for our friends from Mountain Valley Developmental Services, adults with special needs, at the New Castle Community Center.

NO CLASSES in OCTOBER - We will resume in NOVEMBER

We would all love to have more community members join us for the fun. You don't have to be an adult, and you don't have to have special needs.

All activities are free. All ages are encouraged to attend. Donations will go directly towards craft supplies for future classes. Contact Kelley for more info kcox@newcastlecolorado.org

TUESDAYS: Craft Class 11am (45 minutes) NO CLASSES in OCTOBER - we will resume in November

  Come hang out with us and meet new people! No registration – no fee.

(Please let us know you are coming to the craft class just so we can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone. Contact Kelley at kcox@newcastlecolorado.org or 970-984-3352)

Ukulele link

Burning Mountain Strummers

Ukulele players - Every Wednesday at 11am

New Castle Community Center

Beginners Welcome!

No registration required

Mahjong! link

Mahjong tables will be available now every FRIDAY, 1pm-4pm, at the New Castle Community Center.
Drop-in and play! All experience levels are welcome. Bring your current Mahjong Card if you have one.
This is not an instructed class. This is an opportunity for fellow Mahjong players to get together each week.
No fee – no registration- Tables, Chairs, Mahjong sets provided

Beginners are welcome!

2024 events link

 2024 Schedule of Town Events
January 13th – Bad Art Night (fundraiser) NCCC
February 3rd – Founders Day NCCC
April 20/21 – Gypsy Chix & Friends Indoor Flea Market NCCC
May 11th—Hogback Hustle 5K
June 20th – Kids’ Market at Burning Mtn. Park
July 4th – Independence Day Parade at Elk Creek Elementary
July 11th-thru-August 29th – Community Market (Thursdays) Burning Mtn. Park
July 20th – Dirty Hog Dash at VIX Ranch Park
September 13/14 – 52nd annual Burning Mountain Festival Main Street
October 25th – Trick-or-Treat New Castle Main Street
December 6th – Tree Lighting Celebration/Chili-Cook-off/Mac&Cheese Competition Burning Mtn. Park

Presentational 2025 Boys Youth Basketball (3rd-6th) visual

2025 Boys Youth Basketball (3rd-6th) - Winter 2025

3rd & 4th: This program includes practices twice a week with league games against other area teams on Saturdays. Continued emphasis on developing basketball skills. 

5th & 6th: This program includes practices twice a week with league games on Saturdays. The emphasis will be to continue developing all skill levels.

Cost: $80.00/$90.00 after 1/3/2025 for both leagues.

Dates: January 6, 2025- March 1, 2025


Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Late Registration:
Thursday, January 2, 2025 - Thursday, January 2, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, January 6, 2025 - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$80.00
Late Registration Cost:
$90.00
Presentational Junior Titans Basketball Camp visual

Junior Titans Basketball Camp - Winter 2025

Junior Titans Basketball Camp (Grades 3rd-8th)
Learn the basic fundamentals of basketball from shooting, dribbling, to passing from our Coal Ridge HS coaches and players. Open to both boys and girls. All campers will receive a camp gift and prizes for contests.

Days/Times: Thursday January 2, through Saturday January 4th, 2025, from 10am-12pm each day

 Cost: $50

Location: Coal Ridge High School

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Program Duration:
Thursday, January 2, 2025 - Saturday, January 4, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$50.00
Presentational Little Hoopers Basketball (K-3rd) visual

Little Hoopers Basketball (K-3rd) - Winter 2025

A co-ed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade basketball program emphasizing ball handling, following directions, and skill instruction including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be held at Elk Creek Elementary on Saturday mornings.

January 5, 11, 18, 25, 2025

Time: 10:00-10:45AM

Location:  Elk Creek Elementary

Cost: $40 per child

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, November 11, 2024 - Monday, December 30, 2024
Late Registration:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Thursday, January 2, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, January 4, 2025 - Saturday, January 25, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$40.00
Late Registration Cost:
$45.00
Presentational 2024 Adult Indoor Pickleball Tournament visual

2024 Adult Indoor Pickleball Tournament - Winter 2024

Fight the winter blues one dink at a time! Join us bright and early Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at Elk Creek Elementary Gym for some pickling in December.

Registration is $60 per team.

Play begins at 8 am and will consist of pool play in the morning followed by a lunch break and single elimination bracket to determine the Indoor Adult Pickleball Champions.

Register now to secure your spot and volley your way to victory!

 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, November 4, 2024 - Thursday, December 12, 2024
Program Duration:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Additional Late Registration Fee:
$70.00
Presentational Fun Fall Activity Days visual

Fun Fall Activity Days - Fall 2024

The first two days of Thanksgiving Break, we will offer fun activities and crafts to keep kids busy.

Monday, Nov. 25th and/or Tuesday, Nov. 26th

9am-4pm at the New Castle Community Center

For ages Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.

Limited Space available. Must register online by November 20th, newcastlerec.com

Participants must bring a sack lunch, two snacks and a water bottle. Wear clothes and coats appropriate for indoor and outdoor activities.

$50 each day/per child

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, September 30, 2024 - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, November 25, 2024 - Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$50.00
Presentational All About MicroGreens - Grow Your Own! visual

All About MicroGreens - Grow Your Own! - Fall 2024

Join us for a fun and informative class all about Microgreens.

Friday, November 22  6pm approx. one hour - New Castle Community Center

All ages, Adults, Teens, Kids  - $30 per tray (one or two participants per tray)

This class will be taught by Kaylin Harju owner of Mesa Microgreens. We will go over Microgreens, how they grow, health benefits and the nuances of growing them. We will get you started with a Microgreens growing kit with all the materials you will need and instructions to grow your own Microgreens.

Participants will take home an 8"x12" growing tray with everything needed to start up.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Friday, November 22, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, November 22, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$30.00
Presentational Winter Adult Volleyball League visual

Winter Adult Volleyball League - Winter 2025

WELCOME BACK or hello if you're new. We are going to be playing on Tuesdays! 

This is a CO-ED League 

Competitive League: 4v4
Crafted for skilled players, our Competitive League embraces a 4v4 format with controlled passes, sets, & spikes. Teams, limited to six players, can only make substitutions from other league teams. No tipping is allowed as well as setting bumps. 

Recreational League: 6v6
Welcoming all skill levels, the Recreational League offers a laid-back atmosphere with occasional bump-set-spike plays. Rosters, accommodating up to eight players, allow substitutions from rostered players. One girl must play the ball at each play, if not side-out point to the other team. 

League Highlights:
- Ages 18+
- Location: Riverside Middle School, 215 Alder Ave, New Castle
- When: Tuesday's, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dates: January 14 - February 18, 2025 
- Team Cost: $200 (4v4) | $250 (6v6)

-Registration Deadline: January 5th, 2025

- Key Rule: At least one girl must be on the floor at all times.

La próxima Liga Mixta de Voleibol en la Escuela Secundaria Riverside se llevará a cabo los martes, del 14 de enero al 18 de Febrero, con juegos de 6:30 PM a 9:30 PM. La Liga Competitiva (4v4) es para jugadores experimentados, mientras que la Liga Recreativa (6v6) da la bienvenida a todos los niveles; ambas requieren al menos una chica en la cancha en todo momento. La inscripción cuesta $200 para 4v4 y $250 para 6v6, con una fecha límite asta el 5 de enero.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$200.00 - $250.00
Presentational Indoor Adult Fall Pickleball | Session 2 visual

Indoor Adult Fall Pickleball | Session 2 - Fall II 2024

NO INDOOR PICKLEBALL THANKSGIVING WEEK (NOVEMBER 26TH & 28TH)

Join us for an exciting adult indoor pickleball program at Elk Creek Elementary School this fall! The program begins on November 12th and runs through December 19th, with sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the school gym.

The drop-in fee is $10 per session, and we are offering a punch pass for 10 sessions, which can be used anytime within this session and future sessions at New Castle Recreation. The punch pass must be purchased before the program starts and will be ready for you before the first session on November 12th.

This program is designed for adults of all skill levels, whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game. Come enjoy a great workout, meet new people, and improve your pickleball skills in a fun and supportive environment. 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, August 23, 2024 - Thursday, December 19, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Thursday, December 19, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$10.00 - $85.00
Presentational Kids' Night - Pizza Party at New Castle Community Center visual

Kids' Night - Pizza Party at New Castle Community Center - Fall 2024

Kids’ Night – Fun times at New Castle Community Center

Saturday, November 16th  6pm-9pm

$30 per child  Ages 5-12

We’ll keep the kids busy while the parents go out.

Movies – Crafts – Snacks – Games - Pizza!

This Kids’ Night coincides with the Colorado Drifters Date Night event just a few blocks down the street. Visit their facebook page for more information.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - Friday, November 15, 2024
Program Duration:
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$30.00
Presentational Adult Basketball League visual

Adult Basketball League - Winter 2025

This is 5v5 full court recreational league. There are 2 divisions: Recreation and Competitive Divisions to level the playing field and increase the enjoyment for all players and teams.

Recreational League: These teams have average skills. These teams play the game for enjoyment and fun.

Competitive League: These teams have above average skills and play at a high level and have experience in the league. 

**if there is not enough interest in the two divisions, the league will be combined into 1 division**

Cost: $400 per team (Deposit of $200 due to reserve team spot and $200 will be due before first game) This breaks down to roughly $40-$50 a player for a team of 8-10.

Every player will have to sign a code of conduct before they can play. Our code of conduct will be enforced.

Dates: January 5 - Feb. 23, 2025 (No League play on 2/9/2025, Super Bowl Sunday)

Days/Times: Sundays 6:00-9:00pm or 6:30-9:30pm

Games: Season will consist of 6 games including tournament

Location: Coal Ridge High School (alternate site at Riverside Middle School)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024

All players must be 18 years or older. Maximum number of teams will be 12.


Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Thursday, December 26, 2024
Late Registration:
Friday, December 27, 2024 - Friday, December 27, 2024
Program Duration:
Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Sunday, March 9, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$400.00
Late Registration Cost:
$450.00
Presentational Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition Entry visual

Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition Entry - Winter 2024

Chili Cook-off / Mac&Cheese Competition  Friday, December 6th - Tree Lighting Celebration - Burning Mountain Park, New Castle

Ticket sales:  5:30-7:30pm . . . Chili Tasting 5:30-8:00pm   -Voting ends at 8:00pm / Winners announced soon after

Two winners in each category.

“Judges’ Champion” will be determined by seven anonymous judges.

“People’s Choice” will be determined by popular vote.

Judges’ Champion - $150 prize in the Chili  category / $150 prize in the Mac&Cheese category

People’s Choice - $100 prize in the Chili category / $100 prize in the Mac&Cheese category

Winner’s also receive a medal and bragging rights. 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, September 20, 2024 - Thursday, December 5, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, December 6, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Presentational Roller Skate basics / intro to Roller Derby - Adults or Juniors visual

Roller Skate basics / intro to Roller Derby - Adults or Juniors - Winter 2025

Come learn ROLLER-SKATING basics and the fundamentals of ROLLER-DERBY with some of our local roller derby players!

New Castle Community Center -Every MONDAY in JANUARY and FEBRUARY

6pm  Juniors - $10 per person/ per class  - register at newcastlerec.com  (8-punch pass $70  - pass can be shared within a family)

7pm Adults - $10 per person/ per class  - register at newcastlerec.com   (8-punch pass $70  -  pass can be shared within a family)

These separate classes are for JUNIORS ages 8 to 17 . . . and for ADULTS ages 18 and older  -(Boys, Girls, Men, Women)

All participants must have their own quad skates (classes are designed for roller skates with four wheels, 2 in front, 2 in back, side by side . . . NOT roller blades with in-line wheels) 

Also required:  helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards. These safety items can be purchased at local sporting goods stores, big box stores or on Amazon. Participants can skate only if they have all the required equipment. (bike helmets, skateboard pads etc. are allowed).

Online registration is required - newcastlerec.com

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Monday, February 24, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, January 6, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$10.00 - $70.00
Presentational The Four Trees: Every Season Brings a Reason to Create -Fine art through nature. visual

The Four Trees: Every Season Brings a Reason to Create -Fine art through nature. - Fall 2024

The Four Trees: Every Season Brings a Reason to Create

Fine art through nature with Jennifer DeBose (Art classes for youth)

New Castle Community Center

Monthly Program including water-color, line-drawing, and 3D projects-

every Friday October, November, and December  (excluding Thanksgiving week)

Each lesson builds off of previous lessons each month.

Ages 10-14  11am-12:30pm

$75 fee per month - All materials needed supplied by New Castle Recreation

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, October 4, 2024 - Friday, December 27, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$75.00
Presentational Interval Training with Emily Sampley visual

Interval Training with Emily Sampley - Fall 2024

Interval Training with Emily Sampley

Tuesdays and Thursdays   6am for 30 minutes

Wednesdays  6pm for 30 minutes

Fridays  8:30am for 30 minutes

in October, November, December

New Castle Community Center

$80 for 10 classes . . . or $240 for unlimited classes (possible $350 value)

Daily Drop-in $10 per class

All levels welcome, beginners and experienced-   

Class includes work with light weights and bands and full body work. 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Thursday, December 19, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Thursday, December 19, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$10.00 - $240.00
Presentational Kids' Kitchen - Mondays After School visual

Kids' Kitchen - Mondays After School - Fall 2024

Kids' Kitchen will continue through the school year on Monday's with Ms. Candice of Rooted in Nature Kids - beginning in September.

We will follow kid-friendly recipes while learning the science of cooking and measuring.

Monday after school - New Castle Community Center -4:00-5:30pm

$20 per class  Ages: 5-12  newcastlerec.com

(No class on Labor Day Sept. 2nd)

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, August 12, 2024 - Monday, December 16, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, September 2, 2024 - Monday, April 28, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Presentational WEDNESDAY After-School Craft Club visual

WEDNESDAY After-School Craft Club - Fall 2024

Wednesdays

Join us  each Wednesday after-school at the New Castle Community Center for fun crafts, art and activities.

4:00-5:30pm  $20 per class 

Ages 5 to 12 - Register at newcastlerec.com 

Beginning in September

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, August 12, 2024 - Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Program Duration:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Presentational ArtillumA Dance Co - New Castle classes for ages 5-8 visual

ArtillumA Dance Co - New Castle classes for ages 5-8 - Fall 2024

Join us TUESDAYS  - two options:

EARLY CLASS 4:15PM to 5:15PM

or LATE CLASS  5:15pm-6:15pm

at the New Castle Community Center for 5-to-8-year-olds Combo Dance Class with Miss Julia Speedy.

https://newcastlerec.com/program/82915/artilluma-dance-co-new-castle-classes-for-ages-5-8

In this class your dancer will learn Ballet, Tap & Jazz styles of dance.  

This 30-week session begins September 10th and runs through May 6th. Your dancer will be in our Spring Showcase in May where they will perform a choreographed dance piece in a beautiful costume. 

Register your child at newcastlerec.com and pay your first month's tuition ($55) - then on October 15th your amount due will be paid directly to ArtillumA Dance Co. This amount due in October will be $107.50 which includes the October tuition, the registration fee and the costume fee. Your child will keep the costume. Thereafter, the remaining tuition is charged out monthly, at $55 per month, for the next 6 months (November thru April) for a total of 30 weeks. If you have questions, please contact Lynn with ArtillumA  970-618-0663  

Cost is $55 a month.  There will be other costs such as registration fee, costume fee, recital fee.  We will loan out shoes if possible, but you will need to own a pair of shoes by recital time.  Register your first month fee at newcastlerec.com 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$55.00
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Tai Chi for Health - Annual 2024

Tai Chi for Health Taught by Jennifer Holton
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30am one hour

NO CLASSES July 10th thru August 12th

$60 for 8 classes or drop-in at $10 per class

Location: New Castle Community Center Beginners welcome at all classes

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Sunday, January 1, 2023 - Monday, June 30, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Friday, January 31, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00 - $60.00