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Coming up on the calendar:
- Battle of the Beats - May 17, 2026 at Rialto Theater
- Band: Graduation at Florence Jr/Sr High School
- High School Graduation at Florence Jr/Sr High School
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 49.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.
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Friday May 15
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Band: Graduation
Florence Jr/Sr High School
Florence, CO 81226
5:00 pm
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High School Graduation
Florence Jr/Sr High School
Florence, CO 81226
6:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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Creatures of the Nude Lagoon! A Drag Variety Show. →
Desert Reef Hot Spring, 1194 Co Rd 110, Florence
6:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday May 15
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Band: Graduation
Florence Jr/Sr High School
Florence, CO 81226
5:00 pm
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Live Music @ Hotel St. Cloud →
Hotel St. Cloud, 631 Main St, Cañon City
5:30 pm
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High School Graduation
Florence Jr/Sr High School
Florence, CO 81226
6:00 pm
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Canon City High School Graduation
Harrison K-8 School
Canon City, CO 81212
6:30 pm
Saturday June 20
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Bell Tower Cultural Center presents Manitou Strings →
Bell Tower Cultural Center, 201 E 2nd St, Florence
7:00 pm
Friday July 17
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17th Annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival →
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival, 221 Griffin Ave, Cañon City
4:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival →
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, 4218 Co Rd 3A, Cañon City
7:00 pm
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Bell Tower Cultural Center presents Look'ee Here →
Bell Tower Cultural Center, 201 E 2nd St, Florence
7:00 pm
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