Weekend Events: Sept. 20 – Sept. 21
Credit Union of Colorado Shred-a-Thon
WHAT: Credit Union of Colorado Shred-a-Thon will provide on-site shredding of people’s private documents; cash donations of any amount in support of community colleges will be accepted. The public is invited to bring documents containing important private information such as financial or tax documents to be securely shredded on-site by mobile shredding
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. – 12 noon.
WHERE: Credit Union of Colorado
2435 Fremont Dr., Caon City, CO 81212
3606 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Colorado Springs, CO 80918 1721 Hwy. 50 West, Pueblo, CO 81008
For a full list of locations, visit www.CUofCO.org
2014 Annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Observance
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Park, Colorado Springs
WHAT: IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is to honor the sacrifice made by IAFF members who serve as professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony remains an uplifting one for the families, friends and loved ones, and that it celebrates the lives, heroism and accomplishments of our union’s bravest of the brave.
Procession: Starting at 12:00 p.m.
A large procession of fire apparatus from around the State of Colorado and approximately 400 fire fighter motorcyclists will depart from The Chapel Hills Mall. The procession will travel east on Briargate Parkway to Union Boulevard, and then travel south on Union Boulevard to Pikes Peak Avenue. It will stop at 1:00 pm at Memorial Park, signifying the commencement of the ceremony.
KOHL’S CARES Car Seat Safety Check
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Kohl’s (parking lot), 2725 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs
WHAT: Certified car seat safety technicians will perform car seat checks on site. DRIVE SMART’s Buckle Bear will help educate attendees on the importance of wearing seat belts, utilizing the correct car seats for a child’s age and size, and ensuring children under 13 always travel in the backseat.
6th Annual Pawtoberfest Fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Bear Creek Terrace Main Park (next to the dog park), off of Argus Blvd. and 21st Street, Colorado Springs
WHAT: Help the homeless animals at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Bring your family, including four-legged members, to run or dog walk the fun run, then head over to the festival and beer garden across the street to celebrate! Try the All Breed Rescue and Training agility course, polka with your pooch, and get your paws on free samples from dozens of pet-friendly companies. Does your pooch give the best kisses? Sign him or her up for the kissing contest! Halloween (or ‘Howl’oween, if you prefer) is just around the corner, so don’t forget to register for the best canine costume for a chance to win great prizes. Food and beer will also be available for purchase, with 100% of the beer proceeds going to HSPPR.
Fun Run
Bear Creek East (near the community garden)
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Start: 10:00 a.m.
Event details: pawtoberfest.org
Saturday & Sunday:
Loaf ‘N Jug Presents the 20th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Pueblo – Union Avenue between 1st and “B” Streets
WHAT: The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce created the festival as a fun fall event designed to promote the area’s agriculture, especially its home-grown chilies, as well as to display the works of many talented artisans and craftsmen. In the past 20 years, the festival has grown from a few thousand people to over 130,000.
The festival is $3 per person, children under 12 are free.
More event details: pueblochilefestivalinfo.com
Aspen Tour
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20 – Sunday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 27 – Sunday, Sept. 28
The first tour departs at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour departs at 4 p.m. each day.
WHERE: Cripple Creek District Museum, 510 East Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, 80813
WHAT: The 2 Mile High Club will offer its annual Aspen Tour event. Come see the beautiful fall colors as Colorado showcases the world’s greatest gold camp.
Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted. Please plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to the start of your tour.
Tours are free, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds from the Aspen Tours are used to pay for the care of Cripple Creek’s free-roaming donkey herd.
To learn more about the annual Aspen Tour, please go online to visitcripplecreek.com/events
