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Jan. 16
Annual potluck The Palmer Lake Historical Society plans its annual potluck dinner and membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake. Dwight Haverkorn, a retired Colorado Springs police detective, will present the results of his research into the unsolved murder of CSPD Officer Richard Burchfield on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 1953. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the historical society and the “cold case” involving the murder of Officer Burchfield. If you have one, bring an item related to local history to show, discuss, and possibly learn more about. This program is free to the public. We will provide the baked ham, coffee, and tea. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  For more information, visit www.palmerdividehistory.org.
Jan. 16
Concert The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts presents Paula Cole at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. Order tickets by calling 719-481-0475 or go to www.trilakesarts.org. The center for the arts is at 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake.
Jan. 18
Storigami Tales with a twist.  Learn the ancient technique of origami while enjoying a tale or two about dinosaurs and a strange donkey from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. Appropriate for all ages. Parents are encouraged to participate. Denise Gard tells stories using the ancient art of Origami. Geared toward the entire family; one hour program. Make a dog, a Samurai helmet and a dinosaur.  Color your creations and let your inner child shine through. Go to http://www.rmdrc.com.
Jan. 20
Free entrance Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, along with America’s 401 other national park units, will waive entrance fees Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Visit the new visitor center where you can view the park film “Shadows of the Past,” explore hands-on exhibits, and visit the recently remodeled bookstore. Children can earn their Junior Ranger Badge or Patch through the free, Junior Ranger program. If hiking is more your style, enjoy one of the many secluded trails at the park. There are 14 miles of trails that wind through the peaceful, montane forests of the Florissant valley. The monument also has two picnic areas where you can enjoy an outdoor lunch. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Besides a fee-free day, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will offer visitors the opportunity to participate in a ranger-guided hike, “Stories in Stone,” from 10-11:30 a.m. Ranger Whitney leads a family friendly interpretive hike along the Petrified Forest Trail and explores the story of ancient volcanos, towering redwood trees, and three-toed horses. Meet at the visitor center and be prepared for a 1-2 mile hike. Dress for winter hiking. Go to http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. Visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/flfo or call at 719-748 – 3253.
Jan. 26
Patron luncheon The Ute Pass Historical Society and Pikes Peak Museum will have their annual patron luncheon on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. A program will follow the luncheon and is open to the public. The presentation begins at 1:45 p.m. and is titled “Colorado Midland: A Train Ride” by local historian and author Mel McFarland. Select items from the gift shop will be available for purchase; cash or checks only. Call 719-686-7512 or check www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org.
Feb. 6
Relay for Life The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Falcon/Peyton kickoff event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Sand Creek High School. 7005 N. Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. followed by a presentation and information. Go to www.falconpeytonrelay.org or email falconpeytonRFL@gmail.com.
Feb. 12
Stroke/heart attach identification Black Forest AARP Chapter presents its annual free stroke and heart attack identification and response training, presented by Black Forest Search and Rescue paramedics, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 in the Fellowship Hall of the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road. The course will teach the basic signs and symptoms a person in distress may exhibit and the immediate responses required to minimize the impact of the trauma and perhaps even save the person’s life. The chapter’s potluck lunch and meeting will follow at noon. Everyone is invited to remain after the training to have lunch. Call Chuck at 749-9227 or visit http://aarpchapter1100blackforest.weebly.com/index.html.