A MAP for mental health: Ute Pass Regional Health Service District program provides alternative emergency response to Teller County mental health crises

A MAP for mental health: Ute Pass Regional Health Service District program provides alternative emergency response to Teller County mental health crises

  • Pat Hill

A response both compassionate and cost-effective, the Mental Health Assessment Program (MAP) is an alternative to a “911” emergency situation escalated by sirens, flashing lights, cops, firefi…

'We're all looking at building a community': Cripple Creek nonprofits, casinos address employment, housing issues with hopes to build stronger future

  • Pat Hill
'We're all looking at building a community': Cripple Creek nonprofits, casinos address employment, housing issues with hopes to build stronger future

When the minimum wage went up to $11.10 an hour in Colorado, the increase generated action in Cripple Creek, starting with a coffee shop and a housing task force.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) asks for volunteers to serve growing Teller County population

  • Pat Hill
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) asks for volunteers to serve growing Teller County population

With a new office in Woodland Park and a room for supervised visits between children and parents separated by conflict, Court Appointed Special Advocates — known as CASA — strengthens its role in Teller County.

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Teacher's workshop: The new Project WILD at Mueller State Park

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Mueller State Park

Teachers, excite your students with wildlife learning opportunities. Project WILD has a new book, with modern activities and topics, including STEM, inquiry, new species, and much more, award-winning conservation education materials for K-12 students. College credit is available. A popular w…

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Bingo

Crystola Roadhouse
$20

Enjoy bingo in Woodland Park on the first and third Wednesdays of the month! $20 buys a packet for 10 games, six cards for each game. This is an opportunity to have fun and socialize with your friends and neighbors. Come early and have dinner; food and drinks will be available for purchase d…

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Scott McCray magic show

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The Butte Theater

The wild, witty and wonderful Scott McCray is anaturally gifted magician, comedian and entertainer who has been enchanting audiences all across the West for nearly 30 years. The Butte Opera House was built in 1896. In 1999, The City of Cripple Creek renovated the building into the modern day…

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Craft and create at the library

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Florissant Public Library
Free

Learn how to make basic paper quilling shapes using pre-cut strips and transform them into flowers. Space is limited to 15, so register soon! The Florissant Public Library is part of the Rampart Library District, whose mission is to provide a welcoming community environment, engaging program…