Tuesday, Sept. 3
Shining Mountain Open For Play. The Shining Mountain (SM) Golf Course in Woodland Park is still 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 late-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 more. A new links and social event is SM’s Friday evening 9-hole Scramble tournaments, with a check-in slated for 5 p.m. Check regular updates in TMJ and on the Shining Mountain Facebook page.
The Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees will meet on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. in the GMF Town Hall. The meeting is available in-person or on Zoom.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Wellness Walk. Scheduled for Sept. 4 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 Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the CC Council Chambers. The meeting is available in-person or on Zoom.
Thursday, Sept. 5
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 Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.
Friday, Sept. 6
Scramble Fridays. The Shining Mountain Golf Course will host their weekly co-ed Scramble 9-hole tournament. Check-in will occur at 5 p.m., with tee-off action occurring sharply at 5:30 p.m. Teams will be established based on skill or no skill levels. Designed as a fun get-together. For more information, call 719-687-7587.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Victor Heritage Days. A spree of festivities are planned in Victor for the entire weekend, capped by the Pack Burro Race on Sept. 7. In addition, a number of historic tours and discussions will occur. For more details, visit the city of Victor’s website.
Jade’s Promise Dog Park Fundraiser. Scheduled on Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mountain View Adventure Park, 510 County Rd. 89, Cripple Creek. This is a fundraiser for the Mountain View Adventure Park dog area with food, drinks, games and a silent auction. It is open to everyone. For more information, visit the city of Cripple Creek’s tourism website.
Monday, Sept. 9
Final Outdoor Music Concert in GMF. 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 Sept. 9, the featured act is the Look’ee Here band. This is the final night of Monday Music Series. The shows will be held either at the Gazebo Island or the GMF Farm Stand, depending on weather conditions. 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.
Upcoming
Double Down For The Byway. Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway is excited to host our 2nd Annual Disc Golf Tournament ‘DOUBLE DOWN FOR THE BYWAY’. The event, scheduled for Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be held at the fabulous Alta Vista Disc Golf Ranch just out of Victor, CO along our famous Phantom Canyon route. The tournament is a doubles format with a shotgun start on this unique disc golf course at 9400 ft, where you can find spectacular views of Pikes Peak & the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range in the background. Registration is $60 per team with an optional $5 ace pot (if more than one ace is hit then there will be a throw off for the winner). Get your partner found and sign up for lots of fun, at an amazing location. This event features a trophy buckle and cash prizes. Special prize CTP on hole 16. All participants will receive a swag bag with gifts including a disc and t-shirt. Additional door prizes available with purchase of ticket. Lunch featuring local raised beef will be available for just $8.00 per player. It will be a delightful day to enjoy with your friends and family, while supporting an important non-profit. All proceeds from registration and door prize sales, are going to help raise money for the Gold Belt byway. For more information contact us at info@goldbelttour.com or call 719-689-2461, or visit the city of Cripple Creek’s tourism website
Autumn and Art. Scheduled at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center, 9263 South Hwy. 67, from Sept. 20 to Sept. 29. local Teller County artists during the Autumn & Art Show at the Heritage Center. Contact the Cripple Creek Heritage Center for more information at 719-689-3315 or go to Cripple Creek Heritage Center Visitor Information and Museum-Colorado | Cripple Creek CO
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Mount Pisgah Speaks, Cemetery Tours. Scheduled for Sept. 21-22. Ghosts from the past come to life in this educational-but-slightly-
Tickets for the event can be purchased outside the Cripple Creek District Museum or advanced reservations can be made at info@goldcampvictoriansociety.
