Tuesday, Sept. 23
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. 24
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 Williams. 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.
Wellness Walk. Scheduled for Sept. 24 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 are available to enhance your walk. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. Free admission.
Thursday, Sept. 25
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. 25 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. 26
Shining Mountain Summer Activities. The Shining Mountain golf course in Woodland Park is still open as the 2025 links season winds to a conclusion. The course 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 still feature official play, and there is a slew of charity events. For more information regarding tee times (weather permitting) and regular activities, call 719-687-7587.
Friday Night Football. For the first time this year, the Woodland Park Panthers football team play at home, as they host Rye High School. Game time is 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28
NFL Football Action. The 2025 NFL Season is in full force on Sunday, as a number of great times are scheduled for Week 4. Yes, the action could get tense. One of the key showdowns pits the Chiefs against the Ravens, and the Cowboys against the Packers. Talk about some teams that hate each other. And then on Monday night, the Denver Broncos host the Cincinnati Bengals in a must win situation. For more information, see related stories in this week’s TMJ. Perfect time for you to enjoy the games at one of our prime local eateries, sports bars, casinos or local Bronco viewing areas.
Monday, Sept. 29
Community Meeting on Annexation. A meeting will be held on Sept. 29 at Marcroft Hall in Cascade at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the possible annexation of Chipita Park and Cascade into Green Mountain Falls. The meeting is being requested by a Cascade resident, and part of the discussion will deal with the possibility of a central sewer system for the entire area. The meeting will be attended by El Paso County Commissioner Bill Wysong, Green Mountain Falls Mayor Todd Dixon and other town officials. The meeting, though, is not being requested by the town of Green Mountain Falls, and is merely informational.
Upcoming
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 Sept. 30 (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.
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 concerts 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.
Fall Fest. Cripple Creek’s annual Fall Fest is scheduled for Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 with a full day of events on both days. The festival is highlighted by historic sites, brilliant fall colors, the town’s infamous free-roaming donkeys that provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your leaf-peeping adventures. Come savor live music, seasonal food and drinks, and festive activities like pumpkin carving, pie-eating contests and a fall photo booth. Meet the beloved donkeys cared for the Two Mile High Club. This event has been growing in popularity. For more information, and to check out specific events during this weekend, visit the city of Cripple Creek’s tourism site. For direct contact information, call 719-270-1999.
