Community
Manitou Community Church Food Pantry: Everyone is welcome; no vouchers or identification required. Provided by Westside CARES and Manitou Community Church volunteers. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: www.manitouchurch.org or 685-5255.
Care and Share Food Pantry: Open to Manitou residents at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave. Food is provided in bags at the Parish Hall door to ensure the safety of participants and volunteers. 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: Michelle Tomasik at 367-9152.
Connections Café Senior Nutrition Program: Seniors will be given meals at Parish Hall while social distancing. Reservations are recommended. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave. Information: silverkey.org/services/connections-café or contact the Silver Key Silver Line at 884-2300.
Living Faith Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry: Everyone welcome; no ZIP code boundaries and no identification or Social Security number required. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays. 2120 King St. (turn east off 30th Street).
Trinity United Methodist Church: Distributing USDA Emergency Food Assistance commodities. No voucher needed, but must have identification and live in El Paso County. 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays. 701 N. 20th St. Information: www.trinityumc.org or 633-9295.
Westside Community Center: No voucher required. 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. 1628 W. Bijou St. Information: westsidecares.org or 389-0759.
Happy Cats Haven: $95 adoption fees include vaccinations and spay/neuter. 327 Manitou Ave. Information: happycatshaven.org or 362-4600.
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region: HSPPR is open for adopting and surrendering animals. Schedule for public vaccination clinics and appointments, public spay/neuter surgeries and Wellness Waggin’ events can be found at hsppr.org. Call for hours. 610 Abbot Lane. Information: hsppr.org or 473-1741.
Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1: Call for referrals for food, housing, utilities, home repairs, shelter, military assistance, senior support and mental health. Due to high call volume, please be patient; you will be helped. Information: www.ppunitedway.org/2-1-1 or dial 2-1-1.
WIC Services: Please call 578-3199, option 6, to make an appointment. 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. weekdays. 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, 97 Widefield Blvd. and 2948 E. Fountain Blvd. Information: www.elpasocountyhealth.org/service/wic or 578-3199..
Local Groups
Concrete Couch Programming: Concrete Couch has ongoing programs featuring a variety of topics. 1100 S. Royer St. Information: concretecouch.org.
Local Heritage
Historic Speaker Series: The Manitou Springs Heritage Center has uploaded two decades of videos featuring distinguished speakers discussing a variety of history topics. Watch for free at www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org/2020/08/28/historic-speaker-series-1998-2004.
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free online programs are also available. 1805 N. 30th St. Information: 634-6666 or gardenofgods.com.
Cripple Creek District Museum: Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 510 Bennett Ave. Information: cripplecreekmuseum.com or 689-9540.
Old Colorado City History Center: Museum, exhibits and bookstore/gift shop. Free admission, program costs may vary. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 1 S. 24th St. Information: 636-1225 or occhs.org.
Miramont Castle: Open 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. No reservations required. Tea room is offering high tea, light Victorian tea and a prince/princess tea with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Reservations required. 9 Capitol Hill Ave. Information: miramontcastle.orgmiramontcastle.org or 884-4109.
Groups or organizations still operating but not listed here should contact the Bulletin via email at calendars@pikespeakbulletin.org.