🌱 How Woodland Park parents can save big at next month’s Munchkin Market

Hey there, Woodland Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Woodland Park parents can save big at next month's Munchkin Market
• What we know about the troopers shot near Woodland Park

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Munchkin Market is here! (macaronikid.com) — Woodland Park families can gear up for the fall Munchkin Market children's consignment sale at Radiant WP, offering thousands of affordable kids' items and baby gear. The volunteer-run event supports the local MomCo Village group and runs September 11–12, with all items half-price on Saturday and free admission for all shoppers.
   

• Colorado State Patrol ID's troopers injured in Teller County shooting (gazette.com) — Law enforcement fatally shot a shooting suspect near Woodland Park after two Colorado State Patrol troopers were wounded along U.S. 24 in Teller County. Officials say Trooper Skylar Hoehn remains hospitalized with serious but improving injuries, while Trooper Clark Tinan has been released, and the suspect has not yet been publicly identified.
   

📸 Around Woodland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• AARP CO Brain Health presentation, Woodland Park, CO 9/15/26 →
  Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E Midland Ave, Woodland Park
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Boys Golf at Rampart ECA
  Woodland Park High School Woodland Park, CO 80863
  7:00 am
• Varsity Boys Soccer Home vs Ellicott HS
  Woodland Park High School Woodland Park, CO 80863
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
  Woodland Park, CO Calendar
  7:30 am
• Historical Preservation Committee Meeting →
  Woodland Park, CO Calendar
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• City Council →
  Woodland Park, CO Calendar
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board Regular Meeting - Virtual Only →
  Manitou Springs, CO Calendar
  5:00 pm
• BCES Back to School Night
  Lewis 1330 Creekside Dr, Monument, CO 80132, USA
  5:30 pm
• PLES Back to School Night
  Lewis 115 Upper Glenway Rd, Palmer Lake, CO 80133, USA
  5:30 pm
• Back to School Night
  Bear Creek Elementary School 1330 Creekside Dr, Monument, CO 80132, USA
  5:30 pm
• RKES Back to School Night
  Lewis 4285 Walker Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908, USA
  5:30 pm
• LPES Back to School Night
  Lewis 1315 Lake Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 80132, USA
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Five Families, Rain or Shine!
  Antiques, 10-speed bikes, jewelry, clothing, vintage glass, Knick knack's & household items, tools, furniture, holiday items, Ephemer/paper and… (Nextdoor Holiday Hills)
• Interested in locating a handyman to assist on a couple needs.
  1. Fixed several gaps in my engineered wood flooring 2. Replacement of a ceiling fan ( maybe two) 3. Hanging a wall hanging desk. (Nextdoor Paradise Pines)

• Andrew Wommack Ministries posted a job opening for Product Services Clerk in Woodland Park. Apply here.
• Woodland Park School District RE-2 posted a job opening for Assistant Girls Basketball Coach in Woodland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Air Force Academy

• Hotel Polaris: An Aviation Lover's Dream in Colorado - AirGuide.info :: AirGuide Business – Aviation and Travel Business News + AirGuide Destinations – Airline and Travel News, Latest Aviation, Airlin (airguide.info)
• Blue states should avoid disasters (coloradopolitics.com)
• Sens. Grassley, Ernst Invite Young Iowans To Service Academy Virtual Open Houses (1380kcim.com)

Palmer Lake

• Palmer Lake Library to start hybrid hours at the end of August (koaa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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