News October 15, 2014

  • TOSC Annual Members’ Celebration October 23.
  • Vote Yes on 1A–info at http://VoteYesForParks.com.
  • Chamberlain Trail Workday October 19th.
  • 3rd Annual Waldo Waldo Oct 26–TOSC needs volunteers.
  • Give 4 the Community 4-mile run Nov 8.
  • Upcoming Volunteer Events.
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We are dedicated to the preservation of open space and parks, and the creation of a network of trails, bikeways and greenways for the Pikes Peak region.
TOSC Annual Members’ Celebration Oct 23
Enjoy a fun night out with TOSC!
Join the Trails and Open Space Coalition Thursday, Oct 23, 6-8 pm for a very special evening of food and drink, friends and fun! We are looking forward to treating our Members to a relaxing evening out, to sharing our vision for 2015 and thanking you for your support. This is a free, informal Members’ event. Our partners from County Parks, and City Parks and Streets Departments will be on hand to answer your questions. Want to know what’s coming up with bike lanes? Parks projects? New trails? Visit their kiosks and get the answers.
We’ll have appetizers by Picnic Basket and desserts from local restaurants. Beer and wine, tea and lemonade will be served.  Let’s celebrate together! Join the Facebook event for an online reminder.
TOSC supports Ballot Issue 1A.
NOT a tax increase; helps fund parks and trails.
More info: voteyesforparks.com.
Vote YES on 1A–Ballots mail mid-October! Details at http://voteyesforparks.com
Ballots have been mailed, and should arrive in your mailbox soon. Please vote YES for parks! This is not a tax increase, and retained funds can only be spent for County parks: Bear Creek Park, Black Forest, Falcon, Fairgrounds–people all over the county will benefit. Supported by community groups and citizens. See the website for the list of projects and some of the supporters.
Help complete the Chamberlain Trail Oct 19.
Volunteers needed for final Work Day.
Chamberlain Trail Work Day

Help complete the Chamberlain Trail, which connects Stratton Open Space to North Cheyenne Cañon Park.
Sunday, October 19th,  8:30 am to about 2 pm.
Work is moderately strenuous. Volunteers must be 12 years old to participate, those under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
More details at our website, www.openspacevolunteers.org.
Registration at www.coloradosprings.gov/volunteer. Scroll down to the “New Chamberlain Trail” event to register.
TOSC needs volunteers Oct 26th.
Join 4,000 Waldos and break the World Record!
Waldo Waldo Oct 26
Sign up now to volunteer at the Waldo Waldo, October 26th. You can wear your Waldo costume or get one at a discount if you volunteer. Opportunities include helping out the day of the event, or at packet pickupOct. 20-24 in the afternoons. Details at TheWaldoWaldo.com/volunteer. You can let them know when you sign up if you can work the day of the event, or the week before in the afternoons. Please be sure to put your Organizational Affiliation as “TOSC”, so they know we sent you–thanks!
Give! run Nov 8; signups Nov 1-7.
4-miler benefits 76 nonprofits: springsgov.com/cc.
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Upcoming Volunteer Projects.
Save the dates.

The volunteer season is winding up–get out now! Check http://openspacevolunteers.org for details on these events:

October 17, Friday

8 am Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration

8:30 am Ute Trail Erosion Control

October 18-19Saturday & Sunday

8 am Barr Trail Work Day

October 19, Sunday

8:30 am Chamberlain Trail Completion Work Day

October 24, Friday

8 am Waldo Canyon Fire Restoration

 

As always, check our volunteer website at www.openspacevolunteers.org for volunteer projects.

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