Courier news briefs for Dec. 17

Gift of recognition

Now’s the time to recognize the people who made a meaningful impact in 2025 — those who lifted others, strengthened our community and helped our region shine a little brighter.

Has your Business achieved incredible milestones this year? Celebrate your organization and nominate yourself for the recognition you truly deserve!

Do you have a superstar employee who has gone above and beyond? Let their moment shine—showcase their dedication, excellence and impact they make every day!

For nonprofits, did you boldly pursue and achieve your mission in 2025? Share your story of purpose and passion! Let us know the impact you have made in the Community.

Let us honor the heart and soul of every mission — your amazing volunteers. Their dedication made all the difference, and it’s time to honor them for their invaluable contributions.

Nominate a Wagon Boss — the unsung hero of our community. The Wagon Boss Award is our way of celebrating these selfless individuals—the quiet leaders, the problem solvers and the everyday heroes who ask for no recognition but leave a lasting impact on our lives. This award is likened to a “Citizen of the Year,” honoring those who inspire through action, uplift others with kindness, and create ripples of positivity across our community. It’s time to shine a light on their incredible contributions and let them know just how much they are appreciated.

Make your nominations at the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce website.

Learn cornhole

Learn cornhole at the Woodland Park Lions Club free cornhole clinic Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rampart Library. Large meeting room downstairs. The clinic will consist of fundamentals, technique, and strategy (including basic through advance.) There will be something for everyone. Instruction will be tailored to individual participants. Please call 719-725-2381 to sign up and for more information.

The gingerbread houses featured in the Holiday Home Tour are on view from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Woodland Park library through Dec. 2. (Photo by Pat Hill)
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