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🌱 How Woodland Park parents can save big at next month’s Munchkin Market
And on the Woodland Park Patch calendar - AARP CO Brain Health presentation, Woodland Park, CO 9/15/26
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!)
- 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 ★
- AARP CO Brain Health presentation, Woodland Park, CO 9/15/26 →
Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E Midland Ave, Woodland Park
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- 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 - Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
Woodland Park, CO Calendar
7:30 am - Historical Preservation Committee Meeting →
Woodland Park, CO Calendar
4:30 pm - City Council →
Woodland Park, CO Calendar
6:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
📣 Woodland Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday August 27
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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)
Ok Woodland Park! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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