Blue Moose closing

The Blue Moose Tavern, a Green Mountain Falls landmark, is looking for a new location after their lease was terminated. They will be leaving their current location by the end of the month.

“This is unbelievably sad,” a post from the Blue Moose on the Woodland park Community Facebook Page said. “It was very unexpected, so everything is a scramble.”

The tavern is planning a “big blowout bash” for April 25 with live music from the “Midnight Hippies.”

“We are looking at other places to relocate to,” the post said. “We understand that what makes the Moose special is very much about that place and about our locals that come see us.”

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State of the district

The Woodland Park School Board of Education and District Leadership will present the State of the District on April 28 at Dickson Auditorium. The event is from 6-7 p.m.

“This is an opportunity to hear updates, celebrate progress, and learn more about the direction of our district,” a WPSD announcement said.

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Annual report

The City of Woodland Park’s Annual report is available online at woodlandpark.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/744.

“Explore a year’s review of highlights, infrastructure improvements, community events and more,” an announcement said.

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Call for artists

The Mountain Artists is inviting artists to apply for the this year’s Mountain Arts Festival, which will be held Aug. 8-9 in Woodland Park.

Any artist who creates and exhibits their own original handmade work is eligible. Applications are reviewed by an independent jury who evaluate work based on quality, salability, and uniqueness.

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Cemetery cleanup

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1980 will be hosting a cleanup of the Woodland Park Cemetery on May 16 ahead of memorial Day ceremonies.

The event begins at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. Everyone is welcome.

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Leadership conference

Charis Bible College will hold its free Leadership Conference on May 7-8. Featured speakers will be Featured speakers: Andrew Wommack and Billy Epperhart.

“Whether you’re leading your family, guiding a team, running a business, teaching a classroom, or simply striving to lead yourself well, your influence matters—especially in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and uncertain,” the event website says. “You may feel unqualified to embrace God’s call on your life because of past mistakes, criticism, or a lack of training. But you don’t have to let your past define you.”

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Junior golf clinics

Shining Mountain Golf Course announced dates for its Junior Elevate Series for golfers age 12-17. They will be held on Sundays (May 17, 24 and 31 and June 7, 14 and 21) from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Get your kids off the screens and onto the greens this summer with our Junior Elevate Series program,” the event website says. “This exciting 6-week series is designed to introduce junior golfers from 12-17 to the game in a fun, supportive, and active environment while building skills they can enjoy for a lifetime.”

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Cornhole league

The Woodland Park Lions Club Spring Cornhole League is looking for players for the upcoming season. Eight weeks of indoor cornhole fun will be hosted at Shining Mountain Golf Club from May 6 to June 24 on Wednesday’s starting at 6:30 p.m.

No Team? No problem. This is a social recreation league where you’ll play with and against different people each week. You don’t need experience-just show up ready to have fun, laugh, and maybe sink a few clutch shots. The cost is $65 for the dull season or $10 per week with all proceeds going to various charities, most which are local.

For questions or to sign up call Peggy at 719-725-2381 or email woodlandparkcornhole@gmail.com.