News & Events - Community Calendar

Big Bill Morganfield is Muddy Waters son. Bill played Blues Under The Bridge last year and comes back to Colorado for an evening performance. Purchase tickets at the venue or online at www.amusiccompanyinc.com

Sunday August 1st from 7 to 8 pm, join Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center and the Louisiana SPCA for a BBQ and campfire to help pets affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster. $20 per adult, $10 per child 12 and under. Meet our wolf pup, Na'vi. Confirm your spot by calling 719-687-9742.

This seminar, taught by Libby Prueher, will introduce you to the exciting world of volcanoes. You will learn about the diff erent types of volcanoes and eruptions (why do some volcanoes explode?), the locations of volcanoes (could it happen here?), and the impact of volcanism on climate. We will discuss recent eruptions including Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Pinatubo, and Iceland. We will learn about Colorado volcanoes and how these volcanoes have infl uenced the landscape at Florrissant Fossil Beds. Dr. Prueher will include her work at Crater Lake National Park, studies of volcanic ash from the North Pacifi c Ocean, and visits to Easter Island and Iceland. Must register in advance. Course fee is $50, with additional fees to earn credit through Adams State College and/or BOCES recertification.

Bonfils Blood Center will bring the bloodmobile to the hospital for a community blood drive on Thursday, August 5. Please donate blood and save lives!

A high altitude market with over 60 vendors showcasing locally grown produce, plants, jams, jellies, honey, breads, and meats as well as limited locally made crafts. Healthy in the Rockies is what the WPFM is all about.

A Home School Fair, far from the ordinary – but rather exceptional. The Organizer's have scoured through local communities; soley for the interest of seeking outstanding programs & enrichments for our homeschool'ers. You will find everything from Robotics taught by NASA Scientists to learning Fine Etiquette; Ski instruction to Classical Violin or Fiddle lessons - & every tic mark of the ruler in between. This is a day for the whole family – come have your kids sit and get a feel for a real Quarter Midget race car & sign them up for a test drive. So grab your deepest book bags & come fill ‘em up with priceless back-to-home-school treasure. This School Year is sure to be 24 carat! ~ 1 Timothy 6:19 “In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of life that is truly Life.”

Juried outdoor arts festival

Orientation for new and potential members of the Greater Woodland Park Chamber. Learn how to utilize to your best advantage the multiple added value benefits of belonging to the Chamber.

Lets make Bubble Stationary! For kids ages 10-18. Registration is required. In the YA Room. Please call Kristen at ext. 134

Kids Come Climb and Crawl on over 20 BIG trucks and emergency vehicles! This is a free event and is growing every year! Vehicles you can expect are: Bearcat Armored Vehicle, Fire Engines, Ambulance, Dump Trucks, Snow Plow, Street Sweeper, Police Car, Back hoe, School Bus, Flight for Life Helicopter from 11 to 12 and more! Directions: On west Hwy 24, turn north onto Hwy 67 in Woodland Park, turn west (left) on Evergreen Heights, Meadow Wood Sports Complex is approximately 1/2 mile on the right side.

Well, my friends, the time has come To raise the roof and have some fun! Throw away the work to be done Let the music play on! People will be dancin' in the street Once you get started You can't sit down. Music by: The John Cary Band Food: The Ute Inn Beverages: Bierworks For more information refer to contact information.

Join us in celebrating the 21ST Annual Mayors Cup Footrace. We will begin the morning with the Kids Run, then start the 5K/10K Race and wrap up with the Woodland Music Series, 'Shades of Blue' Blues & Jazz on the Green. All 5K/10K participants will receive a shirt along with a runners packet. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a runners number and finishers ribbon. Call 687-5225 for more information on sponsorship opportunities for this community celebration. Location - Ute Pass Cultural Center Day - Saturday, August 14 Kids Fun Run - 6 years old Half Mile 8:00 a.m. 2-3 years old 50 yards 8:10 a.m. 4-5 years old 100 yards 8:15 a.m. 5K/10K Race Begins: 8:30 a.m. Shades Of Blue Concert: 11:00 a.m. Race Day Registration: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. 5K/10K Pre-Registration Fee: $20.00 5K/10K Race Day Registration: $25.00 Kids Fun Run - FREE

Business After Hours networking event for all Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members. Hosted by: Coldwell Banker Building

Filmmaker Jeff Barrie offers hope as he turns the camera on himself and asks, “How can I make a difference?” In his journey Barrie explores the source of our electricity and the problems caused by energy production including mountain top removal, childhood asthma and global warming. Along the way he encounters individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities who are leading the way, using energy conservation, efficiency and renewable, green power all while saving money and the environment.

A high altitude market with over 60 vendors showcasing locally grown produce, plants, jams, jellies, honey, breads, and meats as well as limited locally made crafts. Healthy in the Rockies is what the WPFM is all about.

Bring the kids for a fun family movie! We provide snacks and drinks.

A high altitude market with over 60 vendors showcasing locally grown produce, plants, jams, jellies, honey, breads, and meats as well as limited locally made crafts. Healthy in the Rockies is what the WPFM is all about.

A musical fundraiser for Teller Senior Coalition, this afternoon of melodic weavings and refreshment will feature our own Barbara Riley-Cunningham at the piano, and Cheryl Shoemaker, Mezzo Soprano. It is also our pleasure to present Guy Dutra-Silveira, Principal Oboist, and Clark Wilson, Principal Bassoonist, both with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra. Your patronage supports vital services of the Teller Senior Coalition to include essential transportation, daily hot meals at the WP Senior Center, home-delivered meals and nutritional supplements, handyman services, case management, caregiver respite and counseling.

Please join us for our Chamber Lunch and Learn Series. Add a tool each month to your "Business Survival Tool Kit". Lunch is provided. Cost is $15.00 for Chamber Member and $25.00 for non-Chamber Member. Please RSVP to Chamber Office. September 2: Business Tax & Accounting Issues presented by Chulick & Kozleski, CPA.

Artists from around the country come to Victor with blank canvases. Within 1 week, they create 3 finished paintings of scenes within 10 mi.of the 1890's historic City Hall. Show/sale at the Elks Lodge Sept 4-6. This is our 11th year of fabulous original paintings and tremendous sales volume. Victor is an uncut jewel of Colorado gold mining history that has never been touched by urban renewal. It is a living museum of Colorado in the 1890's.

A high altitude market with over 60 vendors showcasing locally grown produce, plants, jams, jellies, honey, breads, and meats as well as limited locally made crafts. Healthy in the Rockies is what the WPFM is all about.

FREE concert "On the Green" adjacent to the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Swing Factory - 11:00AM USAFA Stellar Brass - 12:30PM Thin Air Jazz - 2:00PM Vendors - Local Art - Food - Beer & Wine

Orientation for new and potential members of the Greater Woodland Park Chamber. Learn how to utilize to your best advantage the multiple added value benefits of belonging to the Chamber.

Youth registration for WPHA 2010 – 2011 season begins in August. Registration deadline is November 6, 2010. Registration after November 6th will be charged a late jersey fee and jersey delivery cannot be guaranteed before team practices begin. Players must first register with USA Hockey, and obtain a USA Hockey number which will be provided with WPHA registration paperwork. http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/ * Note that WPHA registration fee is separate and in addition to USA Hockey. WPHA registration fees for 2010 – 2011 season are as follows: Eight and under (8U) Mite and Mini-Mite (5, 6, 7, & 8) year old - $45.00 Squirt (9/10 years), PeeWee (11/12 years), and Bantam (13/14 years) - $60.00 Midget (15 -18) - $100.00. (Games only- no practice) Download all Paperwork & forms online, http://www.woodlandparkhockey.com or pick up Registration Packets at Park & Rec Office and bring completed packets to the Walk-in Registration dates at the Woodland Park Library Downstairs Conference Room. Walk-In Dates: September 16 Thursday 5:00 to 7:00 pm October 16 Saturday 10:30 am to 1:00 pm November 6 Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm (Final Registration) Note: No packets will be accepted at Park & Rec, all players MUST come to a walk in date and try on a jersey and drop off paperwork.

Join us at our 13th Annual Rocky Mountain Oktoberfest Plus. The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition of bringing a bit of Germany to the Rocky Mountains for a two day event. From the climbing wall and face painting for kids to the authentic German brats, beer and wine you will find something for everyone at our Rocky Mountain Oktoberfest. Live German entertainment includes: Polka Schnapps, Squeeze Play and Alan Polivka All Star Band. Other bands include: Cari Dell Band, Breakfast Brothers and Steele Daniels. Please, no pets allowed. Friday, September 17: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: 210 E. Midland Avenue at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, located at the corner of Highway 24 and Fairview in downtown Woodland Park. Free parking and shuttle bus at the Woodland Park High School (turn right at McDonalds and go three blocks to the High School) Admission: $6.00 per adult $5.00 Seniors & Active Duty Military 20 & Under Free

Business After Hours networking event for all Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members. Hosted by: Tweeds

A high altitude market with over 60 vendors showcasing locally grown produce, plants, jams, jellies, honey, breads, and meats as well as limited locally made crafts. Healthy in the Rockies is what the WPFM is all about.

Please join us for our Chamber Lunch and Learn Series. Add a tool each month to your "Business Survival Tool Kit". Lunch is provided. Cost is $15.00 for Chamber Member and $25.00 for non-Chamber Member. Please RSVP to Chamber Office. October 7: Small business retirement plans presented by Edward Jones Investments - Lee Taylor.

Mark your calendars to attend the 5th Annual Membership Breakfast. Speaker to be announced.

Business After Hours networking event for all Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members. Hosted by: Fidelity National Title.

A presentation about the progress of the Harvest Center over the last year.

Add a tool each month to your "Business Survival Tool Kit". Lunch is provided. Cost is $15.00 for Chamber Member and $25.00 for non-Chamber Member. Please RSVP to Chamber Office. November 4: Carpet Care presented by Golden Eagle Rug Cleaning.

Orientation for new and potential members of the Greater Woodland Park Chamber. Learn how to utilize to your best advantage the multiple added value benefits of belonging to the Chamber.

A community blood drive is scheduled for Thu Nov 18 from 2-7 pm in the lower level of Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church. No appointment needed. Your donation is needed and appreciated.

Fundraising for the Woodland Park boy scouts and cub scouts kicks off on November 27th with the Day of Giving and runs through December 21st with Santa drawing a name for a fabulous holiday gift basket. Shop on November 27 at participating businesses, who will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the Scouts of Woodland Park. Continue to shop at these businesses through December 20 for more chances to win! Each purchase earns you an entry for a fabulous gift basket. Visit the web site (www.lightersideofchristmas.com) for a list of participating businesses.

Add a tool each month to your "Business Survival Tool Kit". Lunch is provided. Cost is $15.00 for Chamber Member and $25.00 for non-Chamber Member. Please RSVP to Chamber Office. December 2: Estate Planning Basics presented by The Law Office of Julie D. Myers.

Business After Hours networking event for all Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members. Hosted by Vectra Bank Colorado.

Colorado Springs, Colorado: On Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 7:30 P.M., at the Pike Peak Center 190 S. Cascade Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Leap into a new season with the National Ballet of Denver by taking in this tribute to some of the most renowned ballets of all time. The thrill of leaps, pirouettes, and exquisite Pointe work will explode with performances of great moments from the Greatest Classical Ballets of our Time, Featuring Artistic Directors Andrei Vassiliev and Cornell Callender, along with the National Ballet of Denver company dancers, International guest artists, and students of the National Ballet Academy of Denver. The National Ballet of Denver was founded March 5, 2005 by Mr. Callender and Mr. Vassiliev, and the annual performance helps sustain more than 2,000 classes offered year round to serious ballet students. The academy provides disciplined classical ballet training in the southern metropolitan areas of Denver, and serves a broad geographic swath, including Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Castle Rock. By founding a company and an academy, notes Mr. Vassiliev, Mr. Callender and I recognized a rare opportunity to bring high quality dance training and performance to the southern suburban community. The performance celebrates this achievement. Mr. Callender is one of the most talented dancers to emerge from the United States. He began his training at age 11 on a full scholarship at The School of the Hartford Ballet. _At age 14 Mr. Callender was invited to study at the Royal Ballet School where he received the Dame Ruth Railton Award, for overall high standard of technical and artistic excellence. The following year Mr. Callender represented the Royal Ballet School in the 2001 Prix de Lausanne Competition, were he was a prizewinner. Mr. Callender has performed with the Royal Ballet and the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company, the English National Ballet, and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.National Ballet of Denver cont'd. Mr. Vassiliev has demonstrated exceptional talent as a dancer and has performed with prestigious dance companies, both in Europe and the United States, including Theatre Opera Ballet of Sikifkar, Leipzig Opera Ballet, English National Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Mr. Vassiliev's training was extensive and of exceptional quality. He trained at the Perm Academy Ballet School, Theatre Opera Ballet School of Sikifkar. After winning 1st prize in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne competition, Mr. Vassiliev was awarded a scholarship to study at the Hamburg Ballet School in Germany. In addition, Mr. Vassiliev performed at The 14th Annual Festival of Rudolf Nureyev, the Celebration of the Arts Gala in Padova Italy, and the Arts Gala in Verona Italy. Mr. Vassiliev is also an accomplished Choreographer. He has choreographed for the English National Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the Verona Academy Ballet School. 'TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT TICKETSWEST.COM, AT ALL KING SOOPERS AND SELECT CITY MARKET LOCATIONS TICKET CENTER HOURS MAY VARY; CONTACT RETAILER TO CONFIRM HOURS OF OPERATION. TO CHARGE TICKETS BY PHONE, CALL 1.866.464.2626' Tickets are $28-$76. For further information, please contact The National Ballet of Denver, (303) 860-1236 or visit the web site www.nationalballetofdenver.org.