Note: These listings reflect information received by press time on Wednesday. Because of the fires, we advise calling before heading to an event.  

“Palmer Lake July 4th Fun Run”Palmer Lake Elementary School’s annual race will start at 7 a.m. on Wednesday at the Santa Fe Trail trailhead in Palmer Lake and finishing in Monument. Registration continues online through 12 p.m. Tuesday. and will also be available on race day through 6:30 a.m., , 115 Upper Glenway, Palmer Lake. It’s $25 for adults, $15 for children and $30 on race day. Visit  july4funrun.com.

U.S. Open Ultimate ChampionshipsAbout 40,000 fans are expected to attend the USA Ultimate’s U.S. Open on Wednesday through July 8. Ultimate is described as a sport a bit like football that uses a Frisbee. The tournament will feature 24 teams that will be playing in the academy’s lacrosse stadium and surrounding fields. Free. Call 303-447-3472 or visit usaultimate.org/usopen for the event location.

“The Meadows 4th of July Celebration”Bring your family to Bison Park at The Grange in Castle Rock for an Independence Day celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. The event will feature live music from the Dixie Dogs, an apple baking contest, supervised kids games and crafts, climbing wall, big bubble tower, bike parade and concessions. 1390 Clear Sky Way, free; 303-814-2358, meadowslink.com.

Woodland Park Fourth of July celebrationsThere will be several activities to attend in Memorial Park on Wednesday,. including a fishing contest(8-9 a.m.) at the lake in the park; horseshoe, volleyball and basketball tournaments (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) Downtown will be ringed by vendors, including a crafters alley and a food court. Fireworks can be viewed from anywhere within the city starting at approximately 9:30 p.m.. For more information call 687-5225 or 687-9885, visit city-woodlandpark.org or woodlandparkchamber.com.

“Cripple Creek’s 4th of July Celebration”Cripple Creek will celebrate the Fourth of July at the city park Wednesday. The events run into the evening and include activities for children, a beer garden, live bluegrass music starting around 12 p.m. and fireworks starting around 9:15 p.m. The skate park will be open and there will be roller skating inside the Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation Department, which will also host more activities for kids. Admission is free. 128 East Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek. 689-3315, visitcripplecreek.com/events.Colorado Springs Sky Sox vs. Reno AcesEnjoy America’s favorite pastime at Security Service Field as the Sky Sox play the Reno Aces on Wednesday. The Amazing Christopher will also perform as the Village People and after the game you can enjoy a 10-minute “Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza.” Tickets are $12/$15, $10/$13 for children and $10/$13 for military. 4385 Tutt Blvd, 591-7699, skysox.com.Pancake street breakfast in SecurityStart off your Independence Day with a pancake street breakfast hosted by Security’s Fire Department that runs from 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Security Fire Department, 400 Security Blvd. $5, $3 for senior and children 12 and under. For more information call 392-7121 or visit events.gazettedev.gazette.com and search for “pancake breakfast.”CANCELLEDSome events may be rescheduled. Call for details.“Red, White and BOOM!”  — Fort Carson, 526-1867, ftcarsonnow.com“Family Fourth at Rock Ledge Ranch” — 578-6777, rockledgeranch.com“Palmer Lake Fourth of July activities” — 481-2953, palmerlakefireworks.com“Monument Hill Kiwanis Club Fourth of July parade” and “4th of July Street Fair” — 488-8111, monumenthillkiwanis.org; 481-3282, trilakeschamber.com.“Symphony above the Clouds” — Woodland Park Middle School, 687-5225, symphony.findwoodlandpark.com

A U.S. Flag blows in the wind as a bicyclist rides along Wood Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs on june 14, 2012. Photo by CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE

Christian murdock