Around the Neighborhood events calendar April 29-May 5

WEDNESDAY

Hatha Yoga — For all levels, led by Suetta Fischer, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org.

AA Men’s Meeting — 7 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, enter at back of church; coloradospringsaa.org.

THURSDAY

Organize Your Subdivision to be Fire Ready — 6 p.m., Florissant Public Library, Large Meeting Room, 334 Circle Drive, Florissant, donations accepted to benefit the library. Include name, subdivision, class/date and email with registration: 719-839-0860, donmoore@nofloco.org.

FRIDAY

Rejuvenating Yoga — For all levels, led by Julia Archer, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org.

Toastmasters Above the Clouds — 11 a.m., Woodland Park Public Library, Colorado Room, third floor, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park; 7821259.toastmastersclubs.org.

Junior Rangers on the Trail — For ages 6-12 with an adult, 11 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Outlook Ridge Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

SATURDAY

Veteran’s Breakfast — 8 a.m., Jess’ Place, 104 Midland Ave., Woodland Park. Family members are welcome. A great time to meet other veterans, donations; 702-373-2784, crhoda17@gmail.com.

AA Meeting — 8:30 a.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church, 26 Edlowe Road, Woodland Park; coloradospringsaa.org.

Bird Walk — With local author and birding expert, Joe LaFleur, 9-10 a.m., Florissant Fossil Beds National Park. Guided bird walk for about one mile through a variety of habitats like Ponderosa Pine woodland, shrubland and grassland. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sound while also learning about the trees and plants where birds live. Meet at  Visitor Center, park entrance fee $10; 719-301-8801, joe@betterbirdwatching.com.

Basic Fly Fishing — For ages 10 and older, 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Dragon Pond Parking Lot, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required. Registration: cpw.state.co.us/events, 719-687-2366.

Forest Bathing — For ages 12 and older, 1-4 p.m., Mueller State Park, Outlook Ridge Trailhead, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366. Registration: cpw.state.co.us/events.

100% Mostly Bluegrass Jam — Beginner session, 5-6 p.m. with advanced session 6-8 p.m., Paradox Brewing, 10 Buffalo Court, Divide. Bring your acoustic instrument and songs to play – guitar, mandolin, bass, fiddle, banjo, dobro. Sorry, no drums, pianos, horns; 719-623-9366, paradoxbeercompany.com/index.php.

SUNDAY

Ute Pass Breakfast AA Group — 9 a.m., Red Cloud, 10400 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls; 719-573-5020.

The State of Colorado: Celebrating 150 Years — Presented by ChoralSong, 3-5 p.m., Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, $30; choralsong.org/concerts.

AA Meeting — 4 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 367 E. Carr St., Cripple Creek; coloradospringsaa.org.

Woodland Park Wind Symphony Star Wars Concert — 6 p.m. doors open, costume contest and booth by Bazinga Vintage Toys, concert starts at 7 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 900 Evergreen Heights Drive, Woodland Park, donations welcome; facebook.com/woodlandparkwindsymphony.

MONDAY

Power Yoga — For all levels, led by Keely Brown, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org.

AA Meeting — Noon, Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31, Florissant; coloradospringsaa.org/locations/florissant-grange.

C.O.P.E. AA Meeting — 3 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 367 E. Carr St., Cripple Creek; coloradospringsaa.org.

Al-Anon Meeting Hybrid Meeting — 5:30 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road or Zoom ID: 854-0527-0289; Passcode: Al-Anon. Questions? abovetheclouds.afg.d16.co@gmail.com.

Woodland Park Celebrate Recovery — A Christian 12-step program, 5:45 p.m. dinner (first time is free), meeting at 6:30 p.m., Woodland Park Nazarene Church, 900 Evergreen Heights, Woodland Park; 719-728-3881.

TUESDAY

F3: Free Men’s Workout Group — 5:30-6:15 a.m., Memorial Park, 200 N. Park St., Woodland Park, open to all men, all fitness levels; f3coloradosprings.com.

Basic Fly Fishing — For ages 10 and older, 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Dragon Pond Parking Lot, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

Al-Anon Meeting — 6 p.m., Woodland Park Community Church Office Building, 700 Valley View Drive, Woodland Park, enter office door on southwest corner; al-anon.org.

EVENTS WITH REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Community Lunch — Noon, first and third Wednesdays, Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, donations accepted. Reservations required by noon on Mondays before lunch; 719-687-3868.

ONGOING

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Meet & Greet Encounter — 4729 Twin Rock Road, Divide. For ages 18 and older, go online for tours and prices. Registration: wolfeducation.org.

Ute Pass Historical Society — Free museum tours of historic cabins, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., Woodland Park; utepasshs.org. For larger groups, call 719-686-7512.

Victor Lowell Thomas Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 298 Victor Ave., Victor, $10, includes gold panning during summer months; 719-689-5509. Tickets: victormuseum.com.

Woodland Park Senior Center — Exercise (chair yoga, Zumba & more) activities, crafts, games, classes, entertainment and outings. Membership fees, $20 per year. Activity calendar available on website at woodlandparkseniors.com.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Victor Heritage Society Membership Drive — Membership is through September. Return Membership and Volunteer Preferences Form. Go online for information: victorheritagesociety.com.

DAILY

AA Meetings — Noon and 6 p.m., Red Cloud Serenity Club, 10400 Ute Pass Ave., Green Mountain Falls; redcloudfoundation.org.

To list an event taking place in the 80829, 80809, 80813, 80814, 80816, 80819, 80826, 80827, 80860, 80863, 80866 zip codes, send information at least two weeks in advance by email to calendar@pikespeaknewspapers.com. For city-wide events, go to coloradosprings.com.


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