CALENDAR
EVENTS THROUGH AUGUST
Free Entry into Colorado State Parks — Open to active duty military, veterans and the National Guard. Free military pass available at any Colorado State Park or CPW office with proof of service; tinyurl. com/yckw7pc6.
WEDNESDAY
Concerts in the Park — With the Falconaires Alumni Band, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and S. 21st Street; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022park-concerts.
THURSDAY-AUG. 21
AVTT Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Veterans Rally and POW/MIA Recognition Ride — Woodland Park. Go online for events: theveteransrally.org.
SATURDAY
Aces for Angels — With gambling chips, dinner and open bar to benefit Angels of America’s Fallen, 5-10 p.m., Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, 103 Pro Rodeo Drive, $75. Registration: acesforangels.com.
AUG. 24
Martini Shot — To benefit Task Force Tribute: Project RELO, 7 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $10-$25; bootbarnhall.com.
AUG. 24-28
76th National Convention and Reunion of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America and Auxiliary — The Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy Blvd.; nsva.org.
AUG. 31
Concerts in the Park — With the Falconaires Jazz Ensemble, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Regional Park, Argus Boulevard and S. 21st Street; communityservices.elpasoco.com/2022park-concerts.
SEPT. 2
Patriot Day Give Back Food Distribution — Hosted by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, 9 a.m.-noon for military, veterans and their families, noon-2 p.m. open to community, Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. Registration: tinyurl.com/3jtr45y6.
SEPT. 4
Suits for Troops —Business attire needed for men and women military members transitioning from the military to civilian careers, 1-4 p.m. American Legion Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Drive. Go online for needed items and instructions for donations; rrbsm.webs.com.
SEPT. 10
Music on the Mesa — With Blue Steel — Air Force Academy rock band, 4-7 p.m., Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive; goldhillmesa.com/ community-life/events.
SEPT. 12-18
Military Appreciation Week — Fifty percent off the base admission price for all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Advance tickets required: cmzoo. org/military.
SEPT. 16
Colorado Veterans Project’s Let Freedom Swing Golf Tournament —
2-8 p.m., Arrowhead Golf Course, 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton, $150-$600. Registration: cvpgolf.com/register.
SEPT. 17
Music on the Mesa — With Mile High — Fort Carson 4th Infantry Band, 4-7 p.m., Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive; goldhillmesa.com/ community-life/events.
SEPT. 28-OCT. 2
Second Infantry Division Association Annual Reunion — Kansas City, Mo.; Mike Davino, 919498-1910, 2ida.president@charter.net.
ONGOING
Comeback Yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families; comebackyoga.org.
SPRINGS MILITARY LIFE
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