News October 1, 2015

Public meeting on Air Force Academy & Santa Fe Trail Oct 5.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Oct 3.
Vote YES for Trails on 2D.
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NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2015

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Meeting on the Santa Fe Trail through AFA Oct 5.
El Paso County Parks will host a community meeting to discuss the public use of the New Santa Fe Regional Trail through Air Force Academy property.
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 6 p.m.
Academy International Elementary School
8550 Charity Drive.
 
We encourage the public to come out and make their thoughts known about the New Santa Fe Trail and its future uses.

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Sat, Oct 3.
The first Saturday in October is Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day! Celebrate by taking your child mountain biking on Sat, Oct 3 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This is a day of family fun on the trails.  All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Ultra beginner routes up to advanced riding options planned for the day.

Waldo Waldo 5K Walk/Run, Oct 17.
Waldos in costume

Registration is open for the Waldo Waldo!
Saturday, October 17, 9 am
Supports the Trails and Open Space Coalition
The Waldo Waldo 5K is a locally-run family-friendly 5K walk & “fun run” fundraiser for local nonprofits.
The registration fee comes with a Waldo or Wenda costume kit (characters from the popular “Where’s Waldo?” children’s books) that includes a shirt, hat and glasses! Register now; the price increases the morning of the event.

YES FOR TRAILS!

Ballot issue 2D will allow the City of Colorado Springs to retain $2.1 million to spend on eight critical trail projects. 
 
PLEASE VOTE IN THE NOV 3 ELECTION, AND VOTE YES FOR TRAILS!
More information and list of projects.

NEWS OF NOTE

The Rider and the Wolf
Thurs, Oct 15, 6 pm
Armstrong Hall
The Rider and the Wolf is a feature documentary about the life and mysterious disappearance of Mountain Bike Hall of Fame cyclist Mike Rust.
Friends Groups need Volunteers to serve on Boards!
Meet once or twice a month, and help make a difference for YOUR park or open space! Contact TOSC for details.
Yoga in the Park
Every Wed & Sat, 9 am
Cheyenne Mtn State Park
Visitor Center
 More info, 719-576-2016.

Crowdfunding Party for Shift Thrift TODAY!
Oct 1, 4 pm – ?
Bristol Brewery
 $1 off Bristol pints, treats from the Old School Bakery, Principal’s Office, prizes from Mountain Equipment Recyclers and more.
Cheyenne Mtn Run
8 mile and 5K
Oct 24, 10 am
Run the Dixon Trail and help raise funds to complete it to the top of Cheyenne Mountain!
Pikes Peak Summit House
Your Comments Wanted!
The City of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, U.S. Army, and Colorado Springs Utilities are starting the planning process to replace the existing facilities on the summit of Pikes Peak. Public input is needed!

Check our volunteer calendar for details and sign up information.
Oct 3 (Sat) 
10 am Shooks Run Creek Cleanup
Oct 4 (Sun)
8:30 am Pineries Open Space
Oct 8 (Thurs)
8:30 am Garden of the Gods
Oct 9 (Fri)
8:30 am Bear Creek Regional Park
Oct 10 (Sat)
7:30 am Waldo Canyon
8 am Palmer Park
8:30 am Garden of the Gods Youth Day
12:30 pm Garden of the Gods Youth Day
Oct 11 (Sun)
7:30 am Waldo Canyon
8 am Bear Creek Regional Park
8:30 am Garden of the Gods

TOSC Member Celebration October 22.

Trails and Open Space Coalition Members, join us for our annual Members’ Celebration!Thursday, October 22 we will gather to celebrate a successful year with Trails and Open Spaces, and thank YOU for your support. Food, drink, prizes, fun! Members of record will receive details in your Fall newsletter, arriving in the mail any day.
Not a member? Join today!
Didn’t get your newsletter by October 10? Contact us! eileen@trailsandopenspaces.org.
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