Almanac Week of 02.26.2019
Tuesday, Feb. 26
The Green Mountain Falls Planning Commission will meet on Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the GMF Town Hall.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Re-opened. With the recent enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument have resumed regular operations Please visitwww.nps.gov/flfo for updated information about the park and programs including special winter programs. Due to the partial government shutdown, the Fossil Beds was closed during most of January. The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument employees are happy to be back at work, serving the American people and welcoming visitors to their national parks. They are part of more than 20,000 National Park Service employees who care for America’s 418 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. The Fossil Beds park is generally open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.There are a variety of trails to explore and sites to visit. In addition, check out information on upcoming programs, which you can attend free of charge, with the regular cost of admission. Most of these occur on the weekend. For more information, call 719-748-3253.
The Ute Pass-Woodland Park Kiwanis Club will meet on Wednesdays at 6:45 a.m. in the Crystola Roadhouse in Crystola. .
TSC (Teller Senior Coalition) Transit is excited to announce our bus service on Wednesdays and Fridays in Woodland Park and the lower Ute Pass area. TSC also offers a joint venture with Cripple Creek Transit on Wednesdays to provide much needed transportation service between Cripple Creek and Woodland Park. TSC Transit will be picking up from the Senior Center and will be making stops at Pikes Peak Family Medicine, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital, City Market, Safeway, Walgreens, Walmart and the Department of Social Services upon request. In addition, new ride services are available on a limited basis to Green Mountain Falls, Cascade and Manitou Springs. Call 719-687-0256 for more details or visit the TSC website at www.tellerseniorcoalition.org. for a full schedule of pick up and drop off time
Thursday, Feb 28
The Teller County Commissioners will meet on Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the Centennial Building
Tops, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The original nonprofit weight-loss group is an educational support group providing weekly weigh-ins and programs to help members to make positive changes in the role food plays in their lives. The local chapter meets every Thursday at 9 a.m. in Green Mountain Falls at the Church in the Wildwood. Call Evelyn at 719-748-8383 for more information.
The Woodland Park City Planning Commission will meet on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in the WP Council Chambers, next to city hall.
March 1 Meeting Changes. The Pikes Peak Rotary Club recently changed their meeting day from the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. We still meet at the Rampart Library in Woodland Park in the lower level meeting room at 6:45 AM for breakfast, with the meeting starting at 7 a.m. For any questions, call 719-687-4151. Indoor golf. Even though the course is now closed for play at the Shining Mountain Golf Course and Events Center, the SM bar is open for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the golf simulator, allowing linksters to play at a variety of courses throughout the country, is now up and running. For more information, call 719-687-7587. |
Saturday, March 2
Carnivale Parade. Manitou Spring’s annual Carnivale Parade will march up Manitou Avenue starting at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2nd. People and pets of all ages are invited to join the Parade. Please remember that the Parade is family-friendly. It is asked that marchers arrive at Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave, by noon, so organizers can begin lining up the Parade.Registration is NOT requiredPlease remember the following:*NO motor vehicles *NO illegal activities *While marching, leave at least 20 feet between you and the group before you, stop if they stop.*Stop at least two times on each block to entertain the crowd! *Show up, March, and have fun! This is a spontaneous, fun event! For more information or to volunteer, please call Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development at 719-685-5089.
Four Winds Recorder Ensemble. A community event, hosted by the Woodland Park Library on Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. Featuring the music of Renaissance, Baroque, the Beatles and more. For more information, call Jennie Darrah 687-9281×101.
Mueller Hikes. Join in a tradition of Colorado State Parks by partaking in hikes during the first part of the year at Mueller State Park in Divide, off Hwy. 67. Enjoy the peaceful silence in the snowy woods, watch for signs of wildlife and learn their different tracks, and see the hardiest of birds searching for food in the trees. It’s great to explore Mueller in winter with a naturalist, or on your own, during this beautiful time Don’t forget to dress for the weather! Hiking at Mueller in winter can bring a wide range of temperatures and snow depths at 9600 feet. Sometimes there is not enough snow to sled on and sometimes there is a foot or two of fresh powder! Check our website cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Mueller or call ahead for snow conditions (719) 687-2366. The majority of these guided hikes occur during the weekend. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding are popular activities as well. The campground is still open or stay in one of the luxurious cabins.
Sunday, March 3
A Cowboy Mardi Gras Party and fund-raiser for the Ute Trail Stampede Rodeo will be held on March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event kicks off at the Woodland Station area and then continues at the Historic Ute Inn. Plenty of great festivities, including prizes, games, beads, costumes and great spirits. For more information, call 719-687-9688.
Upcoming
Ute Pass-Woodland Park Kiwanis Bingo. Join the fun at the Crystola Roadhouse during the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Twenty dollars buys a packet for 10 games, 6 cards for each game It’s a great opportunity to have fun and socialize with your friends and neighbors. Come early and have dinner! Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the games! This event is sponsored by the Ute Pass-Woodland Park Kiwanis club. The proceeds benefit the children of Teller County.
Prospect’s Grief Support Group will feature a variety of gatherings for eight weeks on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. from now to March 4. The topics will include: the Six Needs of Mourning, Common Grief Symptoms, Coping Skills for Strong Emotions, Adjusting to Changing roles and Identity and Creatng Ongoing Support Systems. The meetings will occur at the Prospect office at 16222, W. Hwy. 24, Suite 120 For information, call 719-687-0549.
Fossil Beds Activities. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During March, the Monument is open daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (starting March 10, closing time will be 5 PM). Here are some highlights for the month of March. *Friday, March 8, Night Sky Program, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet at the visitor center. *Saturday, March 16, Winter Track Detectives! 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Join an interpretive park ranger for a guided hike (up to 2 miles) to discover the clues left behind by the Monument’s wildlife. As a track detective, you might encounter tracks, scat, feathers, rubs, burrows, and much more left behind by birds, coyotes, elk, and badgers or perhaps even see some of the wildlife in person. Dress in layers and be ready to walk on uneven ground and possibly snow. Meet at the visitor center.There are no additional fees for any park programs beyond the daily entrance fee of $10.00 per adult (15 and younger are free). Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers 15 miles of beautiful, yet lesser known, hiking trails to explore, a free Junior Ranger Program, three short self-guided trails, a park video and museum exhibits, and bookstore. For additional information, please call (719) 748-3253 or visit our website: www.nps.gov/flfo or on Facebook or Twitter at /FlorissantNPS
Traditional lrish Dances. Traditional Irish dance performances, featuring the Mountain Erie Irish Dance School, will perform at both the Florissant and Woodland Public libraries on March 9. The Florissant performance will occur at 10:30 a.m., with the Woodland Park show slated for 3 p.m. For more information, call 687-9281×103.
Woodland Park Provider Connection Fair. Looking for a rewarding job with flexible hours working with children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities? Learn about career opportunities with: flexible hours, part or full time work, meaningful and fulfilling work, and Teller County Employment. Come join us at the Woodland Park Provider Connection Fair, scheduled for March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 201 w. Midland Avenue, Woodland Park. 20+ Employers will be there to offer employment opportunities and answer any questions! Please bring your resume and must be 18 or older to attend. For further information, please call 720-341-3751.
Free Scout Day. All scouts and their leaders, IN UNIFORM, will be admitted FREE at the Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park on March 9. We have the Air Force Academy, Flash and Thelma Memorial Hedgehog Rescue and Homeward Bound Hedgies, Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, Lake George Gem & Mineral Club, Pikes Peak Library District and artist John Patterson. All will be here for a great learning experience and lots of fun! For more in-depth details please visit our website. For more information, call 719-686-1820.
Boots and Business Gala. The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards. Set for Friday, March 15 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. A Night of Entertainment, Recognition and Wondrous Fun. A date definitely to be reserved on your calendar and an event not to be missed. To make reservations, call 719-687-9885 or visitwww.woodlandparkchamber.com.
AARP Safe Driver Program. By taking a driver safety course (for those 50-plus) you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Cost: AARP members cost $15(must show card) Non-AARP members $20 Call 687-9281 to register or ask at the circulation desk. AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. Scheduled for March 19 from 9:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Woodland Park Public Library. Sign up at the circulation desk.