Veterans appreciation

The Teller County Veterans Task Force is presenting its Teller County Veteran Appreciation Day on Nov. 10 from 4-7 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.

“An event for veterans by veterans,” the event flier says. For more information, visit: www.tcmha.org/veterans

Halloween walk

Come to Gold Hill Square for its Halloween Walk on Oct. 31 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

“A spooktacular afternoon of tricks, treats and community fun,” says the event flier. “Gold Hill Square will be decked out in spooky décor and handing out candy to all the little ghouls and goblins. Stop by Community Partnership Family Resource Center to warm up with hot cocoa and apple cider, play some frightfully fun games, and strike a pose in our Halloween photo booth.

“Don’t miss Ute Pass Regional Health Service District’s spooky ambulance, back again this year for more eerie excitement.”

Tree cutting after party

The Marketplace by Hunt & Homestead is inviting residents to celebrate the magic of the season with a three-day Tree Cutting After Party Nov. 28-30, created especially for those heading to Pikes National Forest to cut down their own Christmas trees.

The event will give tree-cutters and holiday shoppers alike a place to warm up, relax and enjoy the festive spirit after their forest adventure.

Guests can expect hot drinks, holiday treats and a free ornament. Guest can also shop for gifts, decor and specialty goods from local vendors while supporting several local charities.

There will be three contests: tallest tree, most Charlie Brown Christmas looking tree and best-dressed family tree cutting ensembles.

Located at The Marketplace, 720 US Highway 24 in Woodland Park, the event is open to all, whether you’re cutting down a tree in Pikes National Forest or just looking for a festive holiday outing.

Art show

Entries for the November “Thankful For” art show can be submitted until Oct. 30 at Reserve Our Gallery in Woodland Park. An artist can submit up to three art pieces for “Things You Are Thankful For.” There will be a people’s choice award and a best of show.
The show itself will be held from Nov. 5-25 with the gala being held on Nov. 8.

Food pantry fundraiser

Teller County artist Amy Spring hosts a fundraiser to raise money for Little Chapel of the Hills Food Pantry. Spring donates the profits from sales of her art and greeting cards to the food pantry. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Little Chapel of the Hills Church in Divide.

Fall festival

Woodland Park Community Church will be having its free fall festival on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. There will be bounce houses, games, popcorn, candy, face painting and more.

The church is located at 800 Valley View Drive.

Women Arise

Charis Bible College is hosting its Women Arise conference Nov. 6-8.

“Come be refreshed at Women Arise 2025 with a weekend of worship, truth and joyful fellowship,” the conference webpage says. “Ladies, you weren’t meant to just keep going — you were made to thrive. You’ll be uplifted, encouraged and reminded of who you truly are in Christ.”

Sportsbook grand opening

DraftKings Sportsbook at Golden Nugget Cripple Creek is hosting an opening celebration on Nov. 1 starting at 6 p.m. There will be food, drinks and giveaways.

At 11 p.m. the same evening will be the announcement of the best Halloween costume contest. Three contest winners will be selected by GNCC marketing staff to receive $1,000, $500 and $250 in free slot play. To be eligible for the costume contest, players must have their photo taken by GNCC marketing staff between noon and 9 p.m.