If you're looking for a local place to watch fireworks for a traditional Independence Day celebration, you've come to the right place! There are several places to enjoy the 4th of July within minutes of Castlewood and Highland Village.   Lake Cities 4th of JulyLake Dallas City Park101 East Hundley DriveFireworks start at 9:15 pm but click here for a list of fun activities like a watermelon eating contest and cover bands Red, White and LewisvilleVista Ridge Mall, LewisvilleA Lewisville tradition!  Park in the lots at the mall for some of the best views in the city!  Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.  Click here for more information. Carrollton 4th of July FireworksFireworks start at 9:30 pm and will be let off over Josey Ranch Lake.  There are a few parking options but your best bet is to ... 06/25/2014

Come join the inaugural season of the Castlewood Dragons Swim Team in Highland Village, TX! Visit our new (and still under construction) website at www.castlewoodswim.com to register for the swim team, starting Monday, May 12th. The Castlewood Dragons is a volunteer, family supported and run summer swim team. The focus of the team is to provide a fun and recreational swim team for the children (ages 5-17) of Castlewood. We are also inviting residents who live in other neighborhoods within the Heritage Elementary LISD geographic boundary (Briarhill, Rolling Hills Estates, Chapel Hill & Chapel Springs Estates) to join our club alongside Castlewood residents.* For this summer 2014 season: Castlewood residents have priority registration during May 12-14. From May 14-18, registration will op... 05/13/2014

Are you ready for swimsuit season? Ha!  Right!   But I bet your kids are and starting tomorrow, May 1, the Castlewood swimming pool in Highland Village is officially open to residents! If you didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the newly-constructed pavilion last year, you will be in heaven this summer!  What a wonderful addition to our already fantastic amentities.  Perfect place to have a party or casual get-together while the family stays cool.   04/30/2014

My kids make me laugh with some of the things that come out of their mouths.  So when my four year old says that Easter is about candy, I quickly remind him that it's about Jesus.  "And candy".   Fair enough.  The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Castlewood of Highland Village, Texas is just one of the great events put on by our HOA.  Not only are there eggs to be collected, but crafts, pictures with E.B., snacks and the Boogie Woogie Choo-Choo. If you plan to attend, please bring a dozen filled eggs per child participating to the Clubhouse by Friday.  If you aren't able to drop them off, Jillian has a pink plastic bucket you can leave them in.   Don't miss your chance to see friends and neighbors this Saturday, April 12 at 1:30 pm.  See you then! 04/10/2014

Notice that the title of this blog post is not "Why Is Community Important?" To me, the idea of community is not something we question as important.  Having community, and not just being part of a community, IS important.  My husband and I are hurdling towards a decade in our house in Castlewood in Highland Village, TX, which I just can't believe.   We moved here when we were fresh-faced newlyweds with dreams of life in a new place.  Raising kids, teaching them to ride bikes and schleping those same kids to soccer games, were visions in my head as we stood in front of a vacant lot we eventually built our house on.  Things I really didn't anticipate happening like skipping rocks with three children on nature walks, having the same bus driver for years, getting involved in the PTA and mee... 03/03/2014

Babysitter?  Check.  Husband?  Check.  Wine?  Check and double check. This Friday, February 28th at 7:00 pm, the residents of Castlewood in Highland Village will stroll on over to the annual blind wine tasting put on by the homeowner's association in the Clubhouse.  With various meats, cheeses, specialty treats prepared by fabulous residents and desserts for all to share, this event is always a good time. Bring a bottle of red or white wine to "donate" to the group.  Each bottle will be wrapped up in a paper bag and placed on a table for each person to try.  Did you taste the citrus?  How about the roasted chestnut?  Was it tannic?  Did it you dump it because it was so bad?  Maybe it doesn't really matter!  You just like to be social and throw back some wine! The past two years, bargain... 02/26/2014

If you're looking for something to do tonight and you're a resident of Castlewood in Highland Village, TX, grab a six pack of your favorite beer to share and head to the clubhouse!  Nothing says fall like a German-style Oktoberfest party with friends and neighbors! Have you seen the new pavillion at the Castlewood Clubhouse yet?  If not, stop by between 7-9 pm to take a gander at the fabulous new outdoor area for residents to enjoy nighttime entertainment.  Brats and giveaways will be provided so just bring some brew to share and enjoy the lovely fall weather along side your neighbors! 10/04/2013