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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 interested in an expanded location. The DDA has pledged to provide tax-increment financing to support the project.
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 enforcing 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.
Happy Hands Children’s Museum, a nonprofit organization, sponsors 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.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center is host to a youth workshop titled “The Importance of Volunteering and Mentoring” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 8 at the office in Colorado Springs.
The Geezers motorcycle club and Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District sponsor a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Teller County Animal Rescue, TCRAS, from 1 to 5 p.m. April 4 at the fire department at 1010 Evergreen Heights Drive. The event features a bake sale, hamburgers and hot dogs.
Learning Rx Franchise Corporation opened an office at 750 E. Highway 24, Suite 104 in Woodland Park last week. For information, call 719-527-0033.