Around the Neighborhood events calendar Aug. 19-25

WEDNESDAY

Boots and Books — 9-11 a.m., Mueller State Park, Outlook Ridge Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Share about your favorite stories you’ve read on this two-mile guided hike through the forest. Bring an audiobook with headphones, a paper book or just your thoughts. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Hatha Yoga — For all levels, led by Suetta Fischer, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org.

AA Men’s Meeting — 7 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, enter at back of church; coloradospringsaa.org.

THURSDAY

Archery — 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Dragonfly Pond parking lot, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required. All supplies are provided. All ages are welcome; bows have a draw weight of 6-20 lbs. A Nerf bow station will be available for those unable to pull back the bowstring. Some adaptable equipment is available. Call for details: 719-687-2366.

Yoga in the Park — 6 p.m., Memorial Park, 200 N. Park St., Woodland Park. Please bring a mat, towel and sun protection. I have a few extra mats if needed. Donations accepted; Julie Lyons at Mysteriesandmountains@gmail.com.

FRIDAY

Rejuvenating Yoga — For all levels, led by Julia Archer, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org.

Lichens Hike — 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Peak View Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Toastmasters Above the Clouds — 11 a.m., Woodland Park Public Library, Colorado Room, third floor, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park; 7821259.toastmastersclubs.org.

Campground Sing-Along — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Amphitheater, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required. Bring your ukulele or guitar if you play; 719-687-2366.

SATURDAY

AA Meeting — 8:30 a.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church, 26 Edlowe Road, Woodland Park; coloradospringsaa.org.

Guided Pond Hike — 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Rock Pond Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Junior Rangers in the Forest — For children with an adult, 10-11 a.m., Mueller State Park, front of Visitor Center, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

SUNDAY

Ute Pass Breakfast AA Group — 9 a.m., Red Cloud, 10400 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls; 719-573-5020.

Fly Fishing Basics — 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Dragonfly Pond parking lot, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Learn how to fly fish and how it’s different from other styles like bait fishing, trolling and spinning. Use your new or seasoned skills to try to catch a fish at one of Mueller’s favorite ponds. Bring a camp chair and water. Best for ages 10 and older. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Twenty-one spots available. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Story of Pikes Peak Hike — 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Elk Meadow Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Big Backyard — For ages 5-12, but all are welcome, 2-3:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Amphitheater, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Blue Wave Rally — Attendees will hear from Democratic candidates about their priorities and learn practical ways to get involved before the November election, 2-4 p.m., Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, $20. Proceeds from admission, the auction and $1 from each drink sold will benefit voter outreach, progressive action and Democratic candidates; tellerdems.org.

AA Meeting — 4 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 367 E. Carr St., Cripple Creek; coloradospringsaa.org.

MONDAY

Junior Rangers at the Pond — For children with an adult, 10-11:30 a.m., Mueller State Park, Peak View Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Best for ages 6-12, but all are welcome. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

AA Meeting — Noon, Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31, Florissant; coloradospringsaa.org/locations/florissant-grange.

C.O.P.E. AA Meeting — 3 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 367 E. Carr St., Cripple Creek; coloradospringsaa.org.

Al-Anon Meeting Hybrid Meeting — 5:30 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, enter upper back of church or Zoom ID: 854-0527-0289; Passcode: Al-Anon. Questions? abovetheclouds.afg.d16.co@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

F3: Free Men’s Workout Group — 5:30-6:15 a.m., Memorial Park, 200 N. Park St., Woodland Park, open to all men, all fitness levels; f3coloradosprings.com.

Cheesman Ranch & High Point Hike — 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Grouse Mountain Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Al-Anon Meeting — 6 p.m., Woodland Park Community Church Office Building, 700 Valley View Drive, Woodland Park, enter office door on southwest corner; al-anon.org.

ONGOING

“Dames at Sea” — Through Sunday, The Butte Theater, 130 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, go online for prices; buttetheater.com.

Spirits of Sunnyside Walking Tour — To benefit the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, first and third Saturdays, through Sept. 19, Sunnyside Cemetery, meet at south side of town on Seventh Street, $15 per single ticket, $12.50 for each additional ticket. Tickets can be purchased online by credit card, victormuseum.com, cash only at cemetery gate or in advance at museum; 719-689-5509.

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Meet & Greet Encounter — 4729 Twin Rock Road, Divide. For ages 18 and older, go online for tours and prices. Registration: wolfeducation.org.

Ute Pass Historical Society — Free museum tours of historic cabins, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., Woodland Park; utepasshs.org. For larger groups, call 719-686-7512.

Woodland Park Senior Center — Exercise (chair yoga, Zumba & more) activities, crafts, games, classes, entertainment and outings. Membership fees, $20 per year. Activity calendar available on website at woodlandparkseniors.com.

2027 Victor Heritage Society Calendars on Sale — $10 donation. Pick up in Victor at Twin Flame Gallery, 102 Fourth St.; Victor’s Gold Camp Artist Co-op, 100 S. Second St.; The Lovely Rose Apothecary, 318 Victor Ave.; Threads & Treasures/Flower and Mortar Herbal Co., 314 Victor Ave. For mail order copies, send a donation check for $15 (including postage & handling) along with your return address to: Victor Heritage Society, P.O. Box 424, Victor, CO 80860; victorheritagesociety.com.

DAILY

AA Meetings — Noon and 6 p.m., Red Cloud Serenity Club, 10400 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls; redcloudfoundation.org.

Old Homestead House Museum — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 353 Myers Ave., Cripple Creek, $9, $3 for ages 12 and younger; 719-689-9090, oldhomesteadhouse.com.

Victor Lowell Thomas Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 30, 298 Victor Ave., Victor, $10, includes gold panning during summer months; 719-689-5509. Tickets: victormuseum.com.

To list an event taking place in the 80829, 80809, 80813, 80814, 80816, 80819, 80826, 80827, 80860, 80863, 80866 zip codes, send information at least two weeks in advance by email to calendar@pikespeaknewspapers.com. For citywide events, go to coloradosprings.com.


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