The City Council may have dropped the ball with respect to building a rec center in town (see this older article), but a group of private citizens is picking it up and trying to get something done.  The group is called 'Y-Yes', and they have a public meeting tonight from 6:30-8:30 in the cultural center to discuss the YMCA design and their plan to circulate a petition to have a ballot measure added in April asking voters if they want a 1% sales tax to fund this project.  To be honest, I'm not sure if this is an effort run solely by private citizens, or if the city is leading this effort, as the email addresses I've seen associated with this are city employees.  Either way, if you want to see this project move forward, or would just like to learn more about it, head to the cultural center this evening.

The Woodland Park Police Department has started using a free notification service to inform residents, via email or text message, of any relevant alerts.  See the article in the Courier for more info. 

The Forest Service will discontinue the sale of firewood gathering permits November 4th at 4:30; permits are valid for 30 days after the purchase date (more information). 

Munchkin Market is a huge consignment sale featuring infant and children's clothes, cribs, strollers, child care items, maternity clothes, toys, and more!!  Munchkin Market runs Thursday,  Oct. 22nd , 5-8pm; Friday, Oct. 23rd, 9am-1pm & 5-8pm; and Saturday,  Oct. 24th , 9am-1pm* (*half price sale) at the Woodland Park Community Church (800 Valley View Drive).  Only 20 minutes from Colorado Springs.  Take HWY 24 west to Woodland Park, go north (right) on HWY 67 for approximately 2 miles, turn right on Valley View Drive.  Munchkin Market is a bi-annual event usually held the 2nd or 3rd weekend in May and October of every year as a benefit to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of the Ute Pass Region.  This is a great opportunity to purchase everything for the well-equipped baby and child a discounted price! Contact 687-2353 for more information.