Tuesday, June 17
Yoga. Community yoga classes are scheduled at the Church in the Wildwood on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. and a newly-started class on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. All the classes occur in the church’s Tatter Hall area. These popular classes are led by Lainie Thomas.
Home Rule Town Hall. The city of Cripple Creek is coordinating a town hall on the subject of implementing a home rule style of government. James Wilson, a Colorado attorney who has worked extensively on this issue, will outline the benefits of home rule and the overall process. The meeting is scheduled for June 17 at the Butte Theater, starting at 6 p.m. See related story in this week’s TMJ. For questions, call 719-689-2502.
Chamber After Hours. The Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce will feature their monthly After Hours gathering on June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This month’s event is hosted by the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide. All chamber members are encouraged to attend. This is a great way to socialize and meet potential clients and local business leaders in an informal session. Make sure to bring your business cards. For more information, call 719-687-9885.
Wednesday, June 18
Wellness Walk. Scheduled for June 18 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 June 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the CC Council Chambers. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.
Thursday, June 19
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 June 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the WP Council Chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available in-person or on Zoom. For more details, visit the city’s website.
Friday, June 20
Colorado Colleen Debut. Classic melodrama has arrived at the Butte Theater again. This summer’s show, which debuts on June 13, is a melodrama by Chris Sorensen and a brand-new Olio! Young Harrison Logan is in love with Irish Dance Hall girl Eily O’Connor, better known as The Colorado Colleen. However, the evil Angus Flagg holds the mortgage to his family home and threatens to seize the property for lack of payment. Harrison’s mother wants him to forget about Eily and marry his rich cousin Anne Chute to save the family home. Will Harrison be able to thwart Mr. Flagg and win Eily in the end? The show is produced by Chameleon Arts & Entertainment. For more information, visit the Butte Theater website or call 719-689-6402.
Gem and Mineral Show. The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show presented by the Southern Teller County Focus Group (STCFG) will be held June 20-22. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is open and free to the public. The show will include vendors selling polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum. Show hours are from 9 to 5 Friday and Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday. Saturday night, June 21, the city of Victor will sponsor free live music on the Pinnacle Park Plaza stage. June 21 and 22 you can experience Oddities Alley, a concurrent event with a unique blend of vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. The Enigma will be performing during the weekend. The Enigma is a bizarre show of original music, odd humor, and amazing stunts. The concurrent events are sponsored by the Black Monarch Hotel in Victor. In addition, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum gift shop will be open with its collection of rocks, gems, minerals, rhodochrosite and aquamarine jewelry, geodes and gold panning for kids of all ages. The museum also houses a mineral collection as well as historic mining equipment, photos, and historic oddities. See VictorMuseum.com for information. Victor’s many shops and attractions will also be open, including Victor’s Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, antique, art, and gift shops, the German bakery, the local bars and eateries, as well as the local parks and Trails of Gold where you can explore the outdoors in historic gold mining country. The Victor Elks will be grilling on the lodge porch. For more information on the STCFG or this event, visit STCFG.com, email info@stcfg.com, or call 719-689-5509.
Upcoming
Summer Gaming, Tourism Guide and Outdoor Adventure Preview. TMJ will feature this annual edition, highlighting the 33rd year of summer gambling activity in Cripple Creek, along with summer tourism and outdoor happenings, on June 24. This edition will showcase the main area casino hubs and tourism-related businesses and outdoor activities. For more details, especially if your business wants to be part of this summer celebration, email us at editor@mountainjackpot.com, or call our advertising and business representatives at 719-640-0656 or 580-222-9503 or 719-761-9489.
Shining Mountain Spring/Summer Activities. The Shining Mountain golf course in Woodland Park is now open for the 2025 links season. The spacious bar is open for a variety of events The SM facility also is the host for Ute Pass Kiwanis Bingo nights. Drink specials are available, and happy hours are scheduled throughout the week. More special events are now available. Several of the golf leagues have already kicked off official play for the season, and there are a slew of charity events. For more information regarding tee times (weather permitting) and regular activities, call 719-687-7587.
Visit With Ghosts of the Past. This event is sponsored by the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum and will be held at 10 a.m. on select Saturdays from June through October, weather allowing. Check VictorMuseum.com for schedules and information. Local historian Alicia Harrington will guide you through the cemetery telling stories of grave robbers, insurance fraud, and unusual characters. Meet just outside the gate in Pauper’s Field by 10 a.m. You can also purchase tickets at the museum ahead of the event. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made at VictorMuseum.com. Tickets at the gate are by cash only. Tickets are $15 for a single ticket and $12.50 per additional ticket. Be sure to dress appropriately for mountain weather (which can include wind, cold temperatures, snow, and rain), wear good hiking shoes or boots, and bring water and sunscreen. There are no restroom facilities at the cemetery.
For more information, visit VictorMuseum.com, email tours@victormuseum.com or call 719-689-5509.
Donkey Derby Days. Southern Teller’s first premiere festival, Donkey Derby Days, will be held June 27-29 in Cripple Creek. The festival, rated by TMJ readers in 2025 as the region’s best special event, is capped by donkey races, a parade, live music, a beer tent, kids’ games and a spree of festivities and contests. The event is sponsored by the Two Mile High Club, the caretakers of the town’s donkeys, regarded as the community’s main ambassadors. For more information, visit the city’s tourism website and stay tuned for more specific announcements.
