Mounatain Almanac for the Week of August 13

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Tuesday, August 13

Shining Mountain Open For Play.  The Shining Mountain (SM) Golf Course in Woodland Park is in full stride for their 2024 season, with daily tee times and play contingent on weather conditions.  The course is in great shape for the mid-summer.  In addition, the driving range and chipping area/putting green is open, along with the spacious SM bar and outdoor patio. For more information, call 719-687-7587. A slew of charity tournaments are in the works, along with other links-related activities and special deals throughout the season. Some of the new happenings include Majestic Mondays, with great deals for 18-holes with a cart, and Trivia Tuesdays, with prizes for top teams, pizza, good times, and weekly Co-ed Scramble tourneys on Friday evenings.  Check regular updates in TMJ and on the Shining Mountain Facebook page.

The Green Mountain Falls Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the GMF Town Hall.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Wellness Walk. Scheduled for Aug. 14  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.

Free Community Concert. Scheduled for Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. Come join us for an incredible evening of live music at the Ute Pass Cultural Center! Get ready to connect with local rock star – Cari Dell!  Cari is known for energetic live performances and guitar showmanship. Her electrifying guitar strokes have been compared to such greats as Carlos Santana, Eric Johnson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.  Cari Dell has a strong following in the area. This will be an outdoor concert under our beautiful outdoor Pavilion! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. All ages are welcome, but children must stay with an adult at all times. The doors open at 5:30 pm – the UPCC bar will be open, and a food truck will be there! The show starts at 6 p.m. and wraps up around 8 to 8:30 p.m. This concert is FREE thanks to our sponsor, Pikes Peak Credit Union!

Thursday, Aug. 15

TOPS. Takes 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 August 15 at  6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.

Friday, Aug. 16

Final Weekend for “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”  Featured at the Butte Theater, with the final performance slated for August 18. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, h oping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, live un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion. At least the losers get a juice box. This hilarious show, produced by the Chameleon Arts and Entertainment group, runs Wednesday through Sunday.  Visit the Butte Theater website for ticket information.

Saturday, August 17

FREE HISTORIC TOURS! “Ambiance on the Red Trolley” is a FREE 30-minute historical tour of Cripple Creek.  Join the Gold Camp Victorian Society on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, from 1 to  3 p.m. to hear the fascinating history of the World’s Greatest Gold Camp. Tours begin at the District Museum Train Car. For further information, visit the GCVS website…goldcampvictoriansociety.org FREE

The 31st Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally. The Salute to American Veterans Rally embodies the values of DUTY, HONOR, CAMARADERIE, RESPECT and FREEDOM.  A host of ceremonies will occur on Aug. 17 in Memorial Park in Woodland Park, featuring a variety of speakers, paying tributes to current and former veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Part of this event also includes the largest procession of motorcycles in Colorado, known as the POW/MIA Recognition Ride. In 1987, the crew at High Country Custom Cycles rounded up some friends, veterans, and local bikers for a gathering at the shop on a warm Sunday morning. The group affixed star-spangled banners and POW/MIA flags to their motorcycles and headed out for a group ride. The annual Ride slowly grew from a dozen motorcycles to many hundreds, the event attracted vendors, became an overnighter, and ultimately gave birth to what is now known as the Salute to American Veterans Rally. Each year, the Ride attracts more than 1500 motorcyclists from across the nation, and each and every bike proceeds from Woodland Park to Cripple Creek along the recently dedicated POW/MIA Memorial Highway. Now in its 37th year, the Ride has maintained its integrity and longevity, proving that it is a solid proposition worthy of the support of all of Colorado’s motorcyclists.  The Salute Rally is sponsored by ProPromotions.  For event details, visit the Salute Rally website.

Memorial Wall Dedication. The Pikes Peak Region’s Memorial Wall offers a place to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedom. Any members of our Armed Forces who were lost in Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, 2001 and were stationed at one of our five area installations, had a home of record in El Paso or Teller County or graduated from the Air Force Academy are listed on the wall in remembrance of their sacrifice and service. The Memorial Wall Dedication is a beautiful, solemn remembrance ceremony. Please join us for the Reading of the Names, guest speakers, a Wreath Laying Ceremony, and a stunning performance. The ceremony, sponsored by the city of Cripple Creek, occurs on Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, is free of charge and open to the public.

 

Upcoming

The Monday Music Series continues in Green Mountain Falls with a full slate of performers throughout the summer and early fall. For the evening of Aug. 19, the featured act is Roma Ransom. The shows will be held either at the Gazebo Island or the GMF Farm Stand.   Bring a lawn chair, refreshments, your favorite beverages and enjoy the great live music. Picnics are welcome, but please, no glass containers. The concerts are sponsored by the Ute Pass Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.discoverutepass.com.

After Hours. Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County’s largest networking event.  The next After Hours is scheduled for August 20 and is hosted by Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty, located at 18401 E. Hwy. 24. It will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend.  Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting.  Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes.  Don’t forget your business cards! For more information, call 719-687-9885 or visit the WP Chamber of Commerce website

History Talk.  This informative series continues at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center, with the next session scheduled for Aug 24 from noon to 3 p.m., under the title, “A.E. Carlton” with Davie Martinek. The Cripple Creek Heritage Center is located at  9263 S. CO-67, Cripple Creek Enjoy this informative time learning more about the Cripple Creek area and our vibrant history.  For more information, contact the Cripple Creek Heritage Center at 719-689-3315.

 

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