Events


Sep
9

Castle Rock Beer Fest Under the Stars

Join us for an evening of craft beer, delicious food and amazing music. Tickets are selling fast and are all inclusive. Enjoy unlimited pours from 20+ breweries, all you can eat small plates, and music. Our bands include local favorite, Sarah P and the Dirty Logger, The Raygunomics, and That Arena Rock Show. All proceeds benefit Rylie’s ARK and waves of kindness. Learn more on the Castle Rock Beer Fest Under the Stars website.

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Be Happy Boutique - Homecoming '22
Sep
16
to Oct 9

Be Happy Boutique - Homecoming '22

Be Happy Boutique - Homecoming ‘22

Join us on select weekends in September and October for the Homecoming ‘22 edition of the Be Happy Boutique. Our goal is to eliminate the obstacle of cost associated with formal events that are also rites of passage for young adults. We have formal wear for all - dresses, suits, shirts, shoes, accessories and jewelry. Everything is FREE or Pay What Makes You Happy $0 or more.

We’re at the Streets at SouthGlenn across from H&M. Check out the Be Happy Boutique page for details on dates, hours, and volunteer opportunities.

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Rylie's Run
May
8

Rylie's Run

  • Rylie's ARK - Kirk Hall (Douglas County Fairgrounds) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rylie’s Run is back! Sunday, May 8th. Free, family friendly 5K with festival feel. Timed race, live music, Make Your Own Mother’s Day Brunch, beverages, and more. Register Now!

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Halloween BOOtique
Oct
22
to Oct 24

Halloween BOOtique

Giving away gently used halloween costumes, ensuring every child can experience the joy of dressing up on Halloween. Costume donations accepted through mid October.

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80s Ladies Night Out with TreeHive Chiropractic and One Hope Wine
May
14

80s Ladies Night Out with TreeHive Chiropractic and One Hope Wine

TreeHive Chiropractic in Parker believes in the power of community and being part of something bigger than oneself. They host regular events designed to bring the community together and create impact through supporting local non-profits. At 80s Ladies night out, they’re providing the wine from One Hope Wine and the music. There will be local vendors and the promise of a good time. Rylie’s ARK is the beneficiary of this event and a portion of proceeds is donated back to Rylie’s ARK. Best of all the event is free. So, ladies, dig up your finest 80s outfit and join us at TreeHive Chiropractic from some free wine and celebrating community on Friday, May 14th from 6-8pm.

Click the image to RSVP.

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Rylie's Run
May
9

Rylie's Run

Join us for Rylie’s Run on Sunday, May 9th (Mother’s Day). We are excited to be able to gather again, in a COVID conscious way and run to remember. The event will still have a festival feel complete with DIY Mother’s Day Brunch via various food trucks. The 5K event is FREE, while donations are always welcomed. Walk, run, or crawl, but join us for a day centered on community, kindness and remembrance. Click here to register.

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28 Days of Kindness - 2021
Apr
29
to May 26

28 Days of Kindness - 2021

Join us as we practice kindness intentionally for 28 days - April 29th through May 26th.

Kindness is a universal language that has the power to bridge gaps and bring others together. Some of these ARKs are simple, some will challenge you, some will change you.

Sign up to receive a weekly email with suggested ARKs and follow us on social media for daily reminders.

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Be Happy Boutique
Apr
9
to Apr 18

Be Happy Boutique

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Dress for all Occasions!

Schedule a private appointment to shop Rylie’s’s ARK Be Happy Boutique’s prom dress collection! 

If your high school prom doesn’t happen you can still dress up and have your own celebration. Everyday can be an occasion! Our heart is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of special occasions

We have nearly 600 dresses in all sizes and styles as well as shoes and accessories just waiting for the right girl. This will be an ‘experience.’ Girls will be invited to schedule a dedicated time to shop. During their appointment, they’ll have a personal shopper who will be able to help them find the perfect dress bringing options back and forth to the dressing room, oohing and ahhing as they spin in front of a mirror. Gift cards for massages and other delights will be raffled off.

The most up to date details on the boutique can be found on our Be Happy Boutique page.

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Community Breakfast at GraceFull Cafe
Apr
3

Community Breakfast at GraceFull Cafe

Join us on Saturday, April 3rd from 7a - 1p for our third Community Breakfast in partnership with GraceFull Community Cafe. On a Community Breakfast Saturday, the cost of everyone’s meal is covered. It’s their unique way of leveling the playing field and inviting everyone to be part of the same community.  

We love being able to sponsor the meals for that day because we believe that kindness is an equalizer.  When we practice kindness, sharing openly with people regardless of whether or not they may appear to need it, we are embracing our call to be kind.

Rylie’s ARK is covering the cost of meals for the day. There will be Rylie inspired breakfast specials as Saturdays it is Breakfast ALL DAY at the cafe. Our Army of Angels will be volunteering their time to wash dishes, prep food and serve customers. Dine in and carry out options are available. Invite a friend or bring a meal to someone you love, but don’t miss this opportunity to experience kindness in action!

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Advent Calendar of Kindness
Dec
1
to Dec 25

Advent Calendar of Kindness

Join us as we practice kindness with intentionality this season. Kindness bridges the gaps left between religious beliefs, political beliefs, impact of disease and more. You can print the calendar of kindness and hang it on your refrigerator. You can take a screenshot and make it the wallpaper on your phone or computer. You can sign up for the weekly email and be reminded each week of a way that you can ripple out kindness to others.

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World Kindness Week
Nov
9
to Nov 13

World Kindness Week

Join us as we take World Kindness Day to the next level. World Kindness Day is Friday, November 13th, but we're celebrating for a week.  We'll send you an email each day, Monday through Friday, with fun Acts of Random Kindness to complete.

World Kindness Day is an internationally recognized holiday reminding us all of the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves and the world.  It began as a part of the World Kindness Movement in 1998 and focused on the power of kindness to bridge the gap between nations.

Kindness is what binds us together as humans, overcoming divides created by politics, race, religion, and gender.  

Sign up here to pledge to practice kindness and bridge these gaps always, but especially during Rylie's ARK's celebration of World Kindness Week. 

It's easy:

  1. Enter your email address.

  2. Invite a friend to join the fun - send them this link

  3. Read your email each day with a suggested ARK to complete.

  4. Complete the ARK, and if appropriate, record the act or the effect or your reaction on social media using #RyliesARK #WorldKindnessWeek2020

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Brighten Birthdays with a Beer
Sep
1
to Sep 30

Brighten Birthdays with a Beer

For the entire month of September, 105 West Brewing in Castle Rock has named Rylie’s ARK their charity of the month.  We love that part of their mission is to bring together community and support local organizations in the process.  They never accept tips and gratuity for their staff, and instead collect those tips and pass them along to organizations that align with their mission.  This month, it’s Rylie’s ARK.  

We’ll be using all the money collected at 105 West in September to support our Brightening Birthdays campaign.  So if you find yourself looking for an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy a beverage, and do some good stop by 105 West anytime this month and you’ll be able to do all three!

Be sure to watch social media for dates that members of the Rylie’s ARK board, including Ziggy and I, will be there.  We’d love to visit with you, share a beer, and thank you for your continued support.

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Cards of Hope
Sep
1
to Dec 31

Cards of Hope

Each month, we are asking our Army of Angels to help us create Cards of Hope. These cards will be delivered to the 650 kids that are part of the Colorado Chapter of HopeKids. Each of these kids is fighting a life-threatening medical condition.

During these crazy pandemic times, this fight can feel even more lonely and heavy. Join us in creating some joy for these kids and their families. Make cards from scratch, buy blank cards and fill them with love, or a combination thereof.

Cards can be dropped off at the Guentensberger House anytime between now and the end of the month. We’d love for you to take pictures as you create these cards and tag us on social media #RyliesArmyofAngels, #RyliesARK #CardsofHope

Let us know you’ll be creating cards by signing up here.

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Plant Rocks - Vibin' 4 Jess
Aug
3
to Aug 8

Plant Rocks - Vibin' 4 Jess

We’ve collected a lot of the rocks that you all painted last month and are “planting” them on trails and paths throughout metro-Denver and beyond. This is just one way that we’re inspiring Jess during the ‘week of inspiration’ that is part of Vibin’ 4 Jess. We’ve got tons of rocks and can’t possibly plant them all. Send us an email to coordinate the pick up of decorated rocks and then plant them along local trains and paths this week.

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Vibin' 4 Jess
Aug
1
to Aug 31

Vibin' 4 Jess

Join us in supporting Jess as she fights a Stage 4 Glioblastoma. Jess lives in Parker, Colorado and is an inspiration to anyone who has met her. She’s been dealt some rough cards, but isn’t letting that bring her down. Run To Change Lives, is supporting Jess in this month’s virtual event designed to inspire Jess and get participants moving. Rylie’s ARK has a “team” and we’d love you to be part of it! Join as the “Army of Angels” team. Each week has a theme and we’ll be playing along. Additionally, Rylie’s ARK is sending the family on a memory making weekend later this month. Registration supports brain tissue research and gives us the chance to support Jess, her two kids and husband as a community.

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Be Happy Rocks
Jul
19

Be Happy Rocks

We're on a mission to spread joy by painting rocks with uplifting messages and planting these along paths and trails! There are several ways that you can be part of this fun. Click here to learn more.

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Swing Set Construction
Jul
18

Swing Set Construction

We’re partnering with HopeKids to bring joy to families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. We need the help of a few people to build and install a swing set for a family in Colorado Springs. HopeKids has provided the swing set, we’re providing the labor and expertise!

We will be doing another swing set build / install in Commerce City at a later date, so stay tuned to help with that.

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Dan’s Challenge Hill Marathon
Jul
18

Dan’s Challenge Hill Marathon

  • Phillip S. Miller Park / Challenge Hill Loop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dan loves to run and loves a challenge. On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Dan will complete a marathon on the Challenge Hill Loop at Phillip S. Miller Park. To reach his goal, he’ll complete 40 loops of that particular trail.

Dan is a frequent patron of RNK Running and has followed Rylie's ARK from the beginning.  When he started thinking about this marathon challenge, he decided that he wanted to do more than just run.  He wanted to fundraise for a cause.  That cause is Rylie's ARK and our efforts to create a BIG IMPACT through small acts of kindness. Those who would like to support Dan’s mission can donate using this link. All proceeds will go directly to Rylie’s ARK and are tax deductible.

Consider donating $1 / lap ($40) or whatever amount feels right to you. Feel free to stop by the park and cheer Dan on too.

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Rylie's Run - POSTPONED
May
10

Rylie's Run - POSTPONED

Our third annual Ryile’s Run has been postponed. We were hopeful that we’d be able to gather together on Sunday, May 10th for a time of celebration, community and fitness of all levels, but in an effort to keep everyone healthy, we’ve opted to postpone the event.

We look forward to coming together with you later in the summer or fall for our free 5K. It is an event that is deigned for everyone. If you’re competitive, great the event is professionally timed. If you just want to get out and get moving, great. We’ll have it all runners, joggers, woggers, walkers, strollers and rollers. Once a date is confirmed, we’ll open up registration and celebrate together keeping many of the features we’ve all come to love including a time of community, Make Your Own Brunch, beverages, music and more.

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28 Days of Kindness
Apr
29
to May 26

28 Days of Kindness

To commemorate the 28 days that Rylie fought for her life and honor the way she spent much of her life being kind to others, we invite you join us in intentionally practicing kindness for 28 straight days. This year, the options are thematic and are focused on kindness to ourselves, kindness in our community, kindness to “framily” and kindness to strangers. Have fun with this - pick a day at random, focus on one theme per week, it doesn’t matter. Just join in the fun.

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