Tuesday, Sept. 9
Yoga. Community yoga classes are scheduled at the Church in the Wildwood on Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. and another class is slated for Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. These popular classes are led by Beth Knox and Lainie Thomas.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Wellness Walk. Scheduled for Sept. 10 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.
Thursday, Sept. 11
9/11 Patriots Day Ceremony. A ceremony will be held on 9 a.m. on Sept. 11 at Lions Park in Woodland Park to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C and to pay tribute to the rescue efforts attempted by many emergency responders and civilians. The ceremony will feature representatives from local cities, Teller County, the school district, area law enforcement agencies and fire departments, along with veteran-related organizations. It usually is a very-well attended event.
TOPS. Takes Off Pounds Sensibly. Meets every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the Church in the Wildwood (10585 Ute Pass Ave.) Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819. Affordable, effective weight-loss.
The Woodland Park Planning Commission will meet on Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the WP Council Chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom.
Friday, Sept. 12
Support the Woodland Park High School Golf Team. A scramble (best ball) tournament has been scheduled at the Shining Mountain Golf Club for Friday, Sept. 12, with the proceeds, aimed at benefitting the Woodland Park High School golf program. Plus, the entry fee is one of the lower rates, compared to other charity events held this year at SM. For more information, call Shining Mountain at 719-687-7587.
Saturday, Sept 14
Shining Mountain Summer Activities. The Shining Mountain golf course in Woodland Park is still open for the 2025 links season and is in much improved condition from earlier this summer. The spacious bar is open for a variety of events and occasionally features live music. The SM facility also is the host for Ute Pass Kiwanis Bingo nights. Drink specials are available and check with regular promotions online and in this newspaper. More special events are now available. Several of the golf leagues feature official throughout 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.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Broncos Football Action. The 2025 NFL Season is in full force on Sunday, as the Denver Broncos take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Yes, the action could get tense. Game time is 2:05 p.m. Mountain Time. Perfect time for you to enjoy the game at one of our prime local eateries, sports bars, casinos or local Bronco viewing areas. A number of great games are slated for the second week of the season. For more information, see Bronco and NFL picks in this week’s TMJ.
Upcoming
Mt Pisgah Speaks. Scheduled for Sept. 20 at noon and Sept. 21 at the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, just outside Cripple Creek. The ghosts of the World’s Greatest Gold Camp will once again come back to life in Cripple Creek’s historic Mount Pisgah Cemetery!
Please join us as some of the most nefarious and lovable ghosts of the Gold Camp share their life stories. The Gold Camp Victorian Society, dedicated to the preservation of the history of Cripple Creek, hosts this unique tour. Complete with character reenactments at different locations throughout Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, this tour will give visitors an opportunity to learn about the famous and fascinating residents that once lived in this area and who are now buried here.
*Parking and Transportation: Visitors are asked to park at the Cripple Creek District Museum, located at 5th Street and Bennett Avenue, next to the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot. Cripple Creek’s historical trolley will then take visitors from the museum to the cemetery. Please do not park at the cemetery.
Anniversary of Cripple Creek and Colorado Gaming. Join TMJ News in celebrating the 34th anniversary of limited stakes gaming, with a special collaborative edition. More details will be forthcoming, but this issue, tentatively scheduled for the end of September (gaming actually started on Oct. 1, 1991) outlines the history of gaming in Cripple Creek, the challenges and future prospects of the industry that changed the face of Cripple Creek and Teller County. Plus, we feature a preview of upcoming events through the remainder of 2025. In addition, profiles are provided for all the gaming establishments in town and many local retail businesses. Any local business, casino or nonprofit group interested in participating in this edition, email us immediately at editor@mountainjackpot.com. or call our advertising/marketing representatives directly at 719-761-9489, 719-640-0656 or 580-222-9503. This is one of the most popular editions that TMJ publishes every year, and is a good way to support the local community.
State of the County Breakfast. This annual event, which outlines key issues and challenges facing the area, and learn about the vision for Teller County’s future, is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 7:30 to 9 a. m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The guest speaker this year is Teller County Commission Chairman Dan William. To attend, you must RSVP by Sep. 19, via the Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce website. The cost is $25 per ticket. The event is sponsored by SSR Cripple Creek and Victor Mining.
Woodland Park Wind Symphony at the ENT. Under the direction of Craig Harms, the Woodland Park Wind Symphony is excited to be performing an annual concert in the beautiful Shockley-Zalabak Theater, at the ENT Center for the Arts at UCCS (5225 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs).
The concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Two Wind Symphony members will be featured soloists: Danielle Park, Trombone/voice, performing to “Blue Moon;” Paul Frampton, Euphonium performing to “Rhapsody for Euphonium” dedicated to the memory of Mel Graner, local musician/Euphonium and founder of Graner Music. A music graduate student at UCCS, clarinetist Krysta Heshelman, has composed a piece for the Wind Symphony which will be performed during the concert: “Colors of the Night. ” Additional conductors for this concert are: Mark Linn, Associate Conductor/Fr. Horn; Ray Cramer, Guest Conductor/Trombone; and Guest Conductor Caitlin Braden, Clarinet and new Woodland Park High School Band Director. This is a great opportunity for students to hear a live performance in this incredible venue – students are FREE! The selection of music will appeal to all – bring friends and family for an afternoon of sights and sounds! Please visit www.woodlandparkwindsymphony.
