Tuesday, April 22
After Hours. Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County’s largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. The next After Hours event is scheduled for April 22 at the Woodland Professional Building, 400 W. Midland Avenue in Woodland Park, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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.
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.
Wednesday, April 23
Wellness Walk. Scheduled for April 9 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.
Ice Castles. The infamous winter attraction has closed for the second consecutive year. For more updates regarding future Ice Castles action, visit the city of Cripple Creek’s website. The castles were opened for the 2024/2025 season in Cripple Creek from early mid-December until early March. Hopefully, the Castles will be returning for the 2025/2026 season. For the past season, two Colorado sites were available for this attraction.
Get Notified About Property Fraud. Sign up for Property Fraud Alerts! It’s FREE courtesy of the Teller County Clerk and Recorder! We’re providing in person assistance with enrollment or sign up online to be notified of property ownership transfers. These sessions will occur on April 23 at the Woodland Park Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m. and on May 28 at the Florissant Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 719-689-2951.
Thursday, April 24
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 Planning Commission will meet on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the WP Council Chambers, next to city hall. The meeting is available in-person and on Zoom. Visit the city’s municipal website for more details.
Pirates of the Caribbean. Aaargh! Come and play for some booty during the monthly bingo session, sponsored by the Ute Pass Kiwanis Club and hosted by the Shining Mountain golf course. The event is scheduled for April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Shining Mountain. It will mark your last chance to enter to win our $10.000 raffle! The drawing is at this bingo! It will be a night of rollicking fun, my maties! $20 gets you a packet for 10 bingo games. You can also get a chance at the 50/50 pot for $5! Food and drinks are available for purchase during the game. All proceeds go to youth programs and scholarships. For more information, call 719-642-8679.
Saturday, April 26
Tracks on the Trails. Do you know how to tell the difference between a bobcat and a coyote track? How about a squirrel track vs rabbit? Learn how to identify animal tracks you may see on the trails at the park or around your home. This program is slated for April 26 at the Mueller State Park from 1 to 2 p.m. It will start at the Visitor Center and include some time spent outside. For more information, call 719-687-2366. A park pass is required to access the park. Day passes can be purchased at the Visitor Center between 9am-4pm. Or with cash anytime at the self-serve station located at the informational sign on your right when you enter the park.
Upcoming
Best Of Results Finalized. Bragging rights have been determined (at least for 2025) for the Best of Cripple Creek, Woodland Park and the Teller County High Country. This annual contest, sponsored by TMJ, represents the oldest and most competitive “Best Of” showdown in the region. The voting and result tabulation has concluded, and we appreciate the amazing support. If your favorite business or personality didn’t win, there is always next year. A summary of the results, which appeared in our March 18 and March 25 issues, were officially posted. The conclusive results also will appear online and on our Facebook page, in case you missed those issues. The competition featured more than 70 categories, giving voters a chance to pick their favorites for best casinos, restaurants, bars, live entertainment hubs, top businesses, retail treasures and much more, including championship fights for top burgers, steaks, seafood, pizza, Mexican enticing dishes and margaritas, and picks for top dining and the most festive atmosphere. And let’s not forget the always intense individual competitions for best personalities, bartenders, wait staff, politicians, troublemakers and rumor mongers. Stay tuned for more stories that highlight some of the winners and top finalists. And if you have suggestions for additional categories you would like to see included, email us at editor@mountainjackpot.com.
Shining Mountain Spring Activities. Even though the Shining Mountain golf course in Woodland Park is closed for the winter/early spring season, the spacious bar is open for a variety of events on Mondays and Wednesdays, featuring line-dancing and cornball competitions. The bar will be open these nights, starting at about 6 p.m. The SM facility is also open for Ute Pass Kiwanis Bingo nights. Drink specials are available. More special nights may be available in the future. The golf course is slated to open in early May. Several of the leagues are already making plans for the season. For more information, call 719-687-7587.
Donkey Release. The Cripple Creek Donkeys, regarded as the ambassadors of the town, and the premiere tourist attraction, will be released from their winter home into town, where they will freely roam during the summer on May 26. A variety of festivities will occur to celebrate this event, starting at 11:30 a.m. The donkeys are informally cared for by the Two Mile High Club, which also sponsors Donkey Derby Days. For more information, visit the city’s tourism website.
