Tuesday, August 1
The Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees will meet on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. in the GMF Town Hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.
Wednesday, August 2
Wellness Walk. Scheduled for August 2 at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Meet at the upper 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
The Cripple Creek City Council will meet on August 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the CC Council Chambers at city hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.
Thursday, Aug. 3
TOPS. Take Off Pounds Sensibly- Meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in the basement of Church in the Wildwood 10585 Ute Pass Ave, Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819. Affordable, effective weight-loss
The Woodland Park City Council will meet on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the WP Council Chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.
Shining Mountain Links Activity. The Shining Mountain Golf Course and clubhouse bar in Woodland Park has kicked into full-gear for the 2023 season. Tee-times are available, starting at 8 a.m., weather permitting. Conditions are excellent for this time of the year, and the facility has undergone many improvements. In addition, the driving range and practice chipping and putting greens are open for practice. SM features special trivia nights every Thursday, starting at 6:30 p.m. (including a food truck) and other special events for the public. Also, check out their special charity golf tournaments, benefitting key groups around the county. The restaurant is open during Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 719-687-7587 and visit the Shining Mountain facebook page
Friday, August 4
Farmers Market. This annual summer and fall tradition kicks into full-gear on North Street next to Memorial Park and occurs every Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. For more information, call Sara Swart at 719-400-9986.
Live Music. The Painted Bear gift shop in Green Mountain Falls will host its summer music series, featuring live performers on Friday evenings throughout the summer from 5;30 to 7 p.m. The music occurs outdoors (special arrangements are made in case of inclement weather) in the scenic, back patio area. The Painted Bear features one of the most intimate settings for live music and showcases a great variety of performers. For more information, call 719-684-7864.
Troll Celebrations. The unveiling of the latest troll masterpiece by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, will be showcased in a special celebration on Aug. 4 and Aug 5 in Victor, with live music and food vendors. The celebration will kick off at The Fastelaven, 109 N. 3rd Street in Victor, on Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The project is being sponsored by the Gold Camp Mining District Impact Group. The Dambo troll will be exhibited on a local hiking trail in Victor.
Teller County 4-H Livestock Auction. One of the prime events of the current county fair is the annual 4-H Livestock Auction, allowing participants to contribute to the programs of 4-H and obtain quality meat, with their choice of market beef, swine or sheep. The event features a free steak dinner on Aug. 4 at 5 p.m., followed by the auction at 6:30 p.m. The events will be held at the fairgrounds on Teller One. For more information, visit the Teller County government website.
Saturday, August 5
The Gold Camp Victorian Society will present Original Historical Gold Camp Trolley Tours again this summer. The tours, which kicked off on Saturday, May 27, continuing every Saturday through Labor Day weekend, with the exceptions of June 17th and August 12th. Each tour begins at 1 pm from the District Museum parking area in Cripple Creek. These 90-minute tours are led by our Victorian hostesses and feature many of the characters from Cripple Creek’s storied past. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Please join us for a ride into history that is fun for the whole family. Space is limited, so please arrive early to reserve your seat. For more information, visit goldcampvictoriansociety.org.
Music at the Depot. The Cripple Creek District Museum will host its second Music at the Depot series, featuring a free outdoor concert on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. The featured band is WireWood Station. The festivities will include food, beer and other refreshments. For more information, visit the city of Cripple Creek’s tourism web site, or call 719-689-9540.
Teller County Fair. A full lineup of equestrian events and competitions will wind to a conclusion at the county fairgrounds, located of Teller One, just outside Cripple Creek, for the final weekend of festivities.
Sunday, August 6
Live theater. The Butte Theater is still hosting the popular musical, We Will Rock You, featuring the music of Queen, and produced by the Funky Little Theater Company. It will be showcased at the Butte until Aug. 12. The show features some popular hits from the British band Queen, and brings back familiar memories from one of rock ‘n’ roll’s magic eras, and unveils a story that has strong relevance in today’s social media times. For more information, call 719-689-6402 or visit www.buttetheater.com.
Upcoming
Monday Music Series. These series of concerts are held at the Gazebo Island in Green Mountain Falls and continue until the end of August. They are sponsored by the Ute Pass Chamber of Commerce and occur every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The next concert, scheduled for August 7, features the music of Ryan Flores. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at the Farm Stand, next to The Pantry. For more information, visit www.discoverutepass.com.
Donkey Derby Days. Scheduled from Aug. 11-13 and featuring a slew of events and activities, including donkey races, a street dance, parade, live music, kids’ games and great competitions. Now in its 92nd year, Donkey Derby Days tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek events. People from all over the world descend on downtown to be inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, believed to be distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush era. The three-day festival is sponsored by the caretakers of the donkey herd, the Two Mile High Club. Come for a beer tent, food vendors, retail vendors, kids’ activities, donkeys, and live music. For more information, visit cripplecreekdonkeys.com or the city’s main tourism website.
