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🌱 Manitou Springs at Florence and 10 more events
You won't want to miss Manitou Springs Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Florence on the Florence Patch calendar
Hey there, Florence! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Manitou Springs Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Florence
- Husky HS Football vs Woodland Park at Florence JR/SR High School
- MS Volleyball vs Woodland Park at Florence JR/SR High School
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds breaking and warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.
📸 Around Florence
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Florence
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★ Featured events ★
- Manitou Springs Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Florence →
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Husky HS Football vs Woodland Park
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
7:00 pm - MS Volleyball vs Woodland Park
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
4:00 pm - Band: JH and Jazz Band Concert
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
7:00 pm - HS Girls Volleyball vs Manitou
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
4:00 pm - Manitou Springs at Florence →
Florence CO
6:00 pm - Van Zepplin at patio pub →
The Patio Pub, 4498 Bear Paw Drive, Florence
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 17
📣 Florence Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rock Climbing Trip | Shelf Road, CO →
Shelf Road, Canon City
4:00 pm - Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon →
Canon City CO
9:30 am - Addie Tonic at Lafayette Music Fest 2026 →
Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center, 1455 Coal Creek Dr Unit T, Lafayette
10:00 am - Relay for Life →
Mountain View Core Knowledge School, 890 Field Ave, Cañon City
2:00 pm - Joe Wolking →
302 Royal Gorge Blvd, Canon City
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey guys, this is a worthwhile endeavor just getting up off the ground.
Westcliffe and other towns have a wonderful community dinner/potluck, and several neighbors in Florence have wondered about starting one up here. … (Nextdoor Main - Pikes Peak) - Hi looking for a cool lamp - possibly standing or tabletop.
All on fb marketplace seem very pricy. Thought someone here might have an antique or unusual one laying around they want to sell? Thanks. (Nextdoor Main - Pikes Peak)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Level 2 Assistant Manager (06368) - 401 E MAIN STREET in Florence. Apply here.
- Department of Justice posted a job opening for Accounting Technician in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Penrose
- Penrose's Apple Shed takes another bite toward opening (canoncitydailyrecord.com)
- Gazette Preps Peak Performer: Doherty cross country's Darin Marschall (gazette.com)
Pueblo West
- Sun Haven Apartments - 201 S McCulloch Blvd Pueblo West CO (1 units available) (zillow.com)
- Garage Door Repair Guide Published by Southern Colorado Garage Door (usatoday.com)
- Gazette Preps week in review: Area athletes dial in as playoffs loom (gazette.com)
Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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