July 21st, 2009 Falcon Events – updated 9/3/10
Abbreviations:
CCW = Woodmen Hills Community Center West (Woodmen Hills Rd., 495-7475)
RCE = Woodmen Hills Rec Center East, 9205 Meridian Ranch Blvd, (495-2009)
MR = Meridian Ranch Rec Center, 10301 Angeles Road (495-7119)
PLC = Patriot Learning Center (Swingline Rd and Hwy 24)
Farmer’s Markets
– Smith Farms has returned from last year and are set up on the northeast corner of Meridian and Hwy 24.
– Another Farmer’s Market sits in the curve of Old Meridian just west of the Fire Administration Building (Old Station One).
– Mondays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., CCW
– Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., RCE
Every week
Mondays and Fridays, FALCON SENIOR SERVICES Exercise Program for strength and flexibility. 11 a.m. to noon, Grace Community Church. Call 886-4334.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00, CCW, TODDLER TUESDAY, Toddlers and their caregivers enjoy opportunities for fun.
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30, CCW, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Weight loss support group with wellness programs.
Wednesdays, 11:30 – 1:00, BUSINESS LINX, Creekview Grill at Antler Creek Golf Course. This is a free business networking group with no restrictions on number of members from each industry.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Falcon chapter of BNI (Business Networking International), Chiropractic Lifestyles. Contact Brad Leppla, 491-6686
FLICK N FLOAT is a movie at the indoor pool (RCE) and is held every other Friday. Call Rec Center East that morning at 495-2009 to find out which movie will be shown.
SWIM LESSONS – Mon/Wed and Tue/Thu sessions, RCE.
WOMEN ON WEIGHTS, new sessions start first Monday of each month, 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Topics covered include major muscle groups, weight machines and free weights. MR. Two Levels. Level I MR resident cost $35 / non-resident, $55. Level II MR resident cost $40 / non-resident $60. Register at MR front desk.
TEENS ON WEIGHTS, new classes start first Monday of the month. Mon / Wed., 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Gain strength while learning the proper techniques and form from a certified personal trainer. MR Residents $40 / non-residents $50.
Events Sep 1 – Sep 30
PARENTS NIGHT OUT, Fri, Sep 3,5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Jungle Night theme. Ages 3-11. Pizza, snacks, swimming and movie. Bring pillow and blanket. Resident cost $14 first child, $10 add’l; non-resident, $18 / $12. Pre-register by calling 495-2009.
CORRAL BLUFFS TOUR, Sat. Sep 4, 8 a.m. Email corralbluffs@aol.com to reserve a spot. More information on website at www.corralbluffs.com.
MERIDIAN RANCH POOL – Tues., Sep 7, last day pool will be open.
UPPER BLACK SQUIRREL GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT meeting, Tues., Sep. 7, 7 p.m. district offices in Calhan.
MERIDIAN RANCH METRO DISTRICT board meeting, Wed., Sep 8, 10 a.m., MR
FALCON SCHOOL DISTRICT 49 board meeting, Thu, Sep 9, 6:30. District offices (on Woodmen Road) community room (behind main buildings).
DRAGONMAN’S 18th ANNUAL MACHINE GUN SHOOT, Sat., Sept. 11 and Sun., Sept. 12, at 1225 Dragon Man Drive 80929. They will rent out 200 machine guns to the public. At the end of each day, they will do a “mad minute,” where all the machine guns will be shot at once. Uzi’s, Mack-10s, AK-47s, M-16s, MP-5s, H&Ks, silenced guns, 50 cals, 20 mms, Belt fed machine guns, canon and mor4e. Cost to shoot depend on caliber and how many rounds. Avg cost for M-16 and AK47 is $50 for 120 rounds. Belt feeds, 50 rounds, $35, Uzi’s $10 for 25 rounds. Cash only. Instructors on hand. Will also demo flame thrower and blow up cars.
FALCON AREA BUSINESS LEAGUE (FABA), Wed., Sep 15, 6:00 – 7:30, R&R Bed and Breakfast, Garrett Rd.
CRAFT SHOW & BUSINESS EXPO, Sat., Sept., 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., PLC. Free to the public. Over 65 vendors, kids activities including jumper, clown/face painting, horseback rides, petting zoo.
FALCON GARDEN CLUB meeting, Sat., Sept 18, 8:30 a.m. R&R Bed and Breakfast, Garrett Road.
WOODMEN HILLS SENIOR SOCIAL, Tues., Sep 21, 6 p.m. Water painting demonstration.
AMERICAN LEGION DANE R. BALCON POST 2008, Thur., Sep 23, 7 p.m. Falcon Fire Admin Bldg. Hwy 24 and Meridian (old Station One). If interested in joining American Legion Post 2008, please attend a meeting or contact Jeff Houchin at houchinj@yahoo.com for more information.
BLUE BOOK AND BALLOT INITIATIVES TOWN HALL MEETING, Sat., Sep. 25, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Pikes Peak Community College Falcon Campus. Hosted by State Rep. Marsha Looper.
FALCON AREA BUSINESS ALLIANCE (FABA) meeting, Wed. Sep 30, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., R&R Bed and Breakfast, Garrett Rd.
SAVE THE DATE
FUTURE FALCON EVENTS
After Oct 1
EASTERN PLAINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Wed., Oct. 6, Grace Community Church, 9475 Grace Church View, Falcon (near Keating and Rockingham in Paint Brush Hills neighborhood).
HIGH PRAIRIE LIBRARY GRAND OPENING, Sat., Oct. 16, details to follow.
FALCON GARDEN CLUB Monthly meeting, Sat. Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m., R&R Bed and Breakfast, Garrett Rd. Program – Flower Arranging
SECRET LIFE OF A SNOWFLAKE, Oct. 25, time TBD, High Prairie Library. The event will be geared to grade school and middle school children. Kenneth G. Libbrecht, a Physics Prof at Caltech, will speak on “The Secret Life of a Snowflake”. He will have photographs of snow crystals, and will talk about the science explaining why snow crystals grow into so many shapes. He has one children’s book on snowflakes, and the other book slated for the Children’s All Pikes Peak Reads is about Snowflake Bentley.
EXCHANGE CLUB CRAFT FAIR – October
FALCON SENIOR SERVICES CRAFT FAIR, November