Mountain Almanac for the Week of September 21

Tuesday, Sept. 21

 

The Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees will meet on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the GMF Town Hall. The meeting is being held in-person and is available for participation on Zoom.

 

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 22

 

 

Wellness Walk. Scheduled for Sept.22 at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Meet at the lower level and choose a one, two or three-mile hike. Maps are available. Healthy living tips and mindfulness exercises to enhance your walk. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. Free admission.

 

Thursday, Sept. 23

The Teller County Commissioners will meet on Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek.

 

Gallop in the Garden. This is a 5K Fun Run/Jog/Walk in Garden of the Gods Park on Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Free admission.

 

Social Media in Our Backyard. Scheduled for Sept. 23 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Social media is an essential part of marketing and sharing of information in our lives. Businesses have discovered how having active social media leads to success. There is a cooperative effort in Teller County that is seeing a benefit in communication trainings to enhance social media skills. “Social Media in OUR Backyard” is designed to help develop social networking. There’s an event happening on September 23 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. You are invited to learn from a leader in the social media industry. Kevin Knebl, one of the best-known social media marketers in the world, is presenting during a live presentation. There is also additional training in breakout sessions for Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Tickets are available for $45 – $270 at Eventbrite.com (http://kkinthehouse.eventbrite.com) or call 719-233-9902 for more information. Proceeds from this event benefit nonprofits who are part of the Nonprofit Cooperative of Teller County. This program is brought to you by Kevin Knebl, SOAR, and the Edgewood Inn.

 

 

 

The Woodland Park Planning Commission will meet on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available for in-person attendance and on Zoom.

 

 

Friday, Sept. 24

Final week of Farmers Market. Our Vendors come from all over Colorado and provide a variety of products to choose from. Including, Colorado fruits and vegetables, fresh baked bread, honey, coffee, food trucks, and more. We have space for 100 vendors, providing a large variety of products. Held every Friday through Sept. 24 at N. Center Street, next to Memorial Park, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 719-400-9986.

Tee-off Time. The Shining Mountain Golf Course is open for daily play for the 2021 season, and the course is in great condition. Check out some of the regular events. In addition, the clubhouse bar is open, along with the driving range and chipping area. In addition, the restaurant is now open from Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, special dinners are scheduled from Friday and Saturday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 719-687-7587 for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 25

Autumn and Art. Scheduled between Sept. 25 and Oct. 3. Visit Teller County artists during the Autumn & Art Show at the Heritage Center held daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, see visitcripplecreek.com or call the Cripple Creek Alliance at 719-689-3315.

 

Two Mile High Club Aspen Tours. Come up the mountain to Cripple Creek this fall to see the colorful aspens and help the Two Mile High Club take care of our beloved donkeys! The Aspen Tour this year is self-guided and begins at the Heritage Center. These tours are scheduled for the weekends of Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3. For more information, check out visitcripplecreek.com.

 

Purely Bluegrass. The Woodland Park Music Series Free Summer Concert is scheduled for Sept. 25, starting at 11 a.m. in the Midland Pavilion at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Bring your chair and umbrella and enjoy the outdoor music and food/drinks the “Green.” For more information, call 719-687-2210.

 

Upcoming

 

30th Anniversary of Limited Stakes Gaming. A special TMJ edition, celebrating the birth and growth of gambling in Cripple Creek, which officially kicked off on Oct. 1, 1991. Ideal issue for promoting your business. Call 719-687-0803 for more information or editor@mountainjakpot.com.

 

Haunting at the Old Homestead. Thin Air Theatre Company will “scare you silly” with this year’s fall production from the warped mind of Chris Sorensen. When a spirit starts scaring off clients of Cripple Creek’s favorite brothel, The Old Homestead, Madam Pearl de Vere offers a hefty reward to anyone who can rid her house of the ghost. On a dark & stormy night (of course it would be dark & stormy) three of the unlikeliest ghost-busters turn up to answer her call. Steeped in mystery, history, thrills & chills… not to mention plenty of laughs, this show promises to be a Halloween treat for the whole family. Performances, held at the Butte Theater in Cripple Creek, kick off on Oct. 1 and continue through Oct. 30. For more information, call 719-689-6402.

Munchkin Market, held between Oct. 7-9 at Woodland Park Community Church, is a HUGE consignment sale of gently used children’s items with the following types of items: Clothing (sizes 0-junior 16), shoes (infant to juniors), all types of baby gear, strollers, car seats, high chairs, cribs, outdoor play equipment, toys, media, health and safety, accessories, maternity, bedding and more! A portion of the proceeds from the sale help fund our MOPS program in Woodland Park! We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. If you are interested in consigning, we would love for you to join us! You can receive up to 70% of the selling price of your items. Register to consign for the Fall 2021 Sale at http://www.utepassmops.org/consignors.

 

The Munchkin Market is scheduled at the following times: Thursday, October 7th, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Friday, October 8th, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm Saturday, October 9th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm (1/2 Price Day, ALL ITEMS 50% OFF) Woodland Park Community Church 800 Valley View Dr. Woodland Park, CO 80863. For more information, call 719-422-6804.

Quilt show and Sale. Scheduled between Oct. 8-10 at the First Christian Church at 16 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs. The Quilters of First Christian Church are holding their biennial Quilt Show and Sale. Specific event times are Friday, October 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm, Saturday, October 9 from 10:00am-3:00pm, and Sunday, October 10 from 9:00am-noon. Items for sale are beautiful large, medium and small quilts; table runners for all seasons; potholders and other small items; children’s and baby quilts; et al. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted for payment. All proceeds from the sale go to local missions. Parking is available in the church parking lot, street parking (parking meters), and in the city garage south of the church ($). Please enter through the north door of the church under the blue awning. For more information, call 719.633.8888