End of School BBQ

This year’s End of School BBQ will be held on May 21 at Memorial Park from 2-4 p.m.

“Join members of our local first responder community for food, drinks and games as we kick off Summer break and celebrate the end of the school year,” the event announcement says.

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Golf tournament

Registration is now open for the Greater Woodland Park Chamber Golf Tournament, which will be held on July 10 at Shining Mountain Golf Course.

Registrations are available for corporate sponsors, a four-person team, a tee/hole sponsor and for individual golfers. Fees include a cart, range balls, breakfast and lunch, green fees and drinks.

Register at www.woodlandparkchamber.com.

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New restaurant

Chamonix Casino Resort has expanded its culinary lineup with the debut of Don Juan’s Cocina. Located inside Bronco Billy’s Casino, Don Juan’s Cocina showcases a menu rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine while incorporating modern techniques and unexpected touches

“We are always looking for ways to elevate the guest experience at Chamonix Casino Resort, so we’re thrilled to introduce a new dining concept with Don Juan’s Cocina,” said Brandon Lenssen, Vice President & General Manager of Chamonix Casino Resort. “We wanted to create a space where guests can come together over incredible food and drinks in a lively setting. Whether you’re stopping in for tacos and margaritas or sitting down for a full meal, it adds a new layer to the overall experience at Chamonix.”

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Scholarship winner

Woodland Park High School student Mark C. Messner was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Scholarship winners are those judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

These Scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®); contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

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Grant recipient

The Teller Park Early Childhood Council was a recipient of a Youth Endowment Series Grant.

Ent Credit Union, which is transitioning to the Wings Credit Union name, awarded $300,000 YES Grants to 125 nonprofit organizations serving children and teens across the state. Grant recipients were recognized May 13 at Empower Field at Mile High, with Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey serving as a special guest.

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Education accolades

• Cayla Mallett of Woodland Park has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2026 president’s list.

• Luke Adcox of Divide and Samuel Johnson of Woodland Park were named to the dean’s list at Cedarville University for Spring 2026.