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According to the Roshek Report, 27 homes sold during the month of February in Teller County. In Woodland Park, of nine homes sold, the most expensive, at 200 Wild Rose Ct., was $435,000, the least, at 208 Summer Haven Dr., was $40,000. In Divide, of eight homes sold, the most expensive, at 34 Dorchester Cr. was $340,000, the least, at 39 Golden Ln. was $45,000. In Florissant, of 10 homes sold, the most expensive, at 361 Elk Creek Dr. was $242,890, the least, at 153 Circle Dr., was $50,000.
According to the newsletter published by the Downtown Development Authority, the owners of Woodland Hardware have expressed interest in an expanded location. The DDA has pledged to provide tax-increment financing to support the project.
Lake George Charter School sponsors a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4. The school will be selling old furnishings, bookshelves, desks, chairs and other items. For information about booths or donations, call the school at 719-748-3911.
The Divide Chamber of Commerce is host to an informational meeting about the move of the Woodland Park Saddle Club to Divide at 6 p.m. April 8 at Killday’s Deli. The reopening plans for Venture Foods will also be discussed to address residents’ concerns.
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Registration, will be enforce a new state statute that requires massage therapists practicing in Colorado to be registered with the division. Violators will be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor.
Pikes Peak General Store in Woodland Park features merino, merino/possum and merino/ cashmere blend wool yarns.
Happy Hands Children’s Museum, a nonprofit organization, will sponsor a Community Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. April 11 in Memorial Park in Woodland Park. For information, call Nina Richards at 719-687-4365.