News September 3, 2019

A huge shout out to the runners, amazing volunteers and our great partner – Pikes Peak Road Runners. Nobody puts on better races than you folks!

Many thanks to special sponsors like Jersey Mike’s Subs, Bristol Brewing Company and the Colorado Springs Independent for supporting the American Discovery Trail Races and the Trails and Open Space Coalition.

Some of the day’s highlights: the adorable kids’ race, runners soaking their feet in an ice bath and one marriage proposal by a finishing marathoner.

Thanks to everyone who made the 19^thannual ADT Races a success!

Garden of the Gods will be closed on Sunday, September 8, from 6:00 am-10:00 am for the 2019 Komen Colorado Springs Race for the Cure.

The Park will reopen at 10:00 am.

Sat. Sept 7, 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Southeast YMCA: 2190 Jet Wing Dr

Join us for a community cruise through Southeast Colorado Springs! We will be riding 2.4 Miles to Wildflower and back along the Sand Creek Trail. Celebrate finishing the ride with Popsicles and snacks.

Sat. Sept 21, 10:00 – 2:00 pm

Bott Park 815 S 26th St

Help us spruce up Bott Park. We are partnering with Organization of Westside Neighbors to host this amazing party to re-paint the basketball court in Bott Park! There will be free food from Porkman’s Pit, corn hole & live music.

Visit Fossil Craft Beer Co to enjoy our Hazy Trails IPA. $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Trails and Open Space Coalition. Thank you Fossil for brewing up support of TOSC!

Wed. September 4, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Penrose House Garden Pavilion: 1661 Mesa Avenue

Explore the health benefits of the outdoors and how Colorado Springs can build relationships between health, healthcare and the outdoors to capitalize on its history and identity as a healthy community. Each session will include a keynote speaker highlighting aspects of the relationships between health, healthcare and the outdoors followed by a panel discussion. Session 1: Role of the Outdoors in Shaping a Healthier Colorado Springs with Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lee Newman, Director, Center for Health, Work & the Environment.

Thur. Sept 5, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Thorndale Park 2310 W Uintah St

Join us for a friendly game of Bocce! This simple game is fun for all ages. Well behaved pets welcome.

Sat. Sept 7,10:00 – 2:00 pm

Bear Creek Nature Center

245 Bear Creek Road

Visit Bear Creek Nature Center to watch beekeepers harvest honey from hives! This is your chance to see bees in action in their observation hive, and learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators. Activities, crafts, samples of honey and local honey available for purchase. $1 per person donation suggested.

Sat. Sept 7, 10:00 – 1:00 pm

410 JL Ranch Hts

Let the kids burn off their school time blues, by running around the park at our annual No Child Left Inside event! From mud-pies to capture the flag games, from pressed flowers to wheelbarrow races, this event will inspire every age with Generation Wild’s bucket list of outdoor things to do!

Sun. Sept 8, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St

In this presentation, local author and mountaineer Susan Joy Paul will discuss her third book, Climbing Colorado’s Mountains, which covers 100 hikes and climbs in Colorado. Get the basics for bagging peaks, from what to wear to how to prepare, plus safety tips.

Mon. Sept 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N Cascade Ave

Join the City and project team for updates on architecture, floor plans, project schedule, traffic and parking; and provide comments. The Robson Arena Development Plan has been drafted and submitted to the City of Colorado Springs for review. More information available at www.coloradocollege.edu.

Sat. Sept 14, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

204 W. South Ave Woodland Park

Bike the Night with Mountain Top Cycling Club! This family friendly event has 3 route options ranging from 1 – 12 miles, plus kid races before the nighttime ride.

More info on Facebook.