Author: Gayle Gross
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Teller County’s mountain of art | Mountain of Art
Picture a pile of colorful paintings, musical instruments, theater costumes and worn dancing shoes in the middle of a field in Teller County. Artists have been asked to bring their artwork to the pile and add at least one piece to the creative berm. The pile grows slowly at first, then faster, as more and…
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Sorting with SOAR | Teller Gives Back
Spring in Teller County is when SOAR begins to sort things out for the rest of the year. First, SOAR is a number of nonprofits who gather every two months for a 75-minute training. The group has met consistently since October 2018 and the meetings act as a support group for nonprofit leaders. The number…
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SOAR Above the Clouds | Teller Gives Back
How are you soaring these days? SOAR is the acronym for developing relationships. It focuses on the way you SHARE your message and OFFER opportunities for people to be involved in what you do. It is also the way you ACCEPT a person’s participation in your mission and then, how you RESPECT them afterwards. SOAR…
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Progressive Arts in Teller County | Teller Gives Back
We are moving the needle forward in Teller County. The “TAVA” vibe is strong here and many creative people are capturing the light. In Ute culture, “Tava” is the name for Pikes Peak, meaning “Sun Mountain,” because it is the first landform in the area to catch the morning sun. Pikes Peak holds deep cultural…
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SOAR through change | Teller Gives Back
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The past five years have flown by and most of us have seen more change than ever before. The scary part is that the next five years will fly by even faster and change will…
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SOAR through change | Teller Gives Back
The past five years have flown by and most of us have seen more change than ever before. The scary part is that the next five years will fly by even faster and change will speed up. Change is tough for a lot of people. So, what does this mean? I envision people will slow…
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Enormous Celebration on July 4 | Teller Gives Back
Everyone comes together to celebrate the 4th of July in a big way. Woodland Park hosts the largest community event of the year. People come in from miles around to join a variety of vendors at the amazing Memorial Park. 2025 is the 59th year for the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. This year,…
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Show your age | Teller Gives Back
There are a variety of long-standing events in Teller County. We are a community rich in history and as time goes on, locals respect traditions and are determined to protect them. I’m a firm believer in maintaining the status quo while also organizing things so they work like new. Afterall, it takes everything that happened…
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July 4 EXTRAvaganza with America’s Mountain | Teller Gives Back
We have an amazing gift in the backyards of Teller County. Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, peers down from its lofty height and gazes upon our homes. This is especially exciting during the first weekend of July when we honor America’s independence. This year we celebrate VIBRANTLY in Woodland Park with a whole weekend of activities…
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Woodland Park Art Gallery | Teller Gives Back
Art is a healthy form of expression whether you share your art with others or not. It is a good way to tap into the things that feed your soul. Art is visual but it can also be written down or listened to. There are many talented artists in the kitchen or on the playing…