The end of the Bicycle Tour of Colorado arrives today in Canon City after their 438 Miles of riding through the Colorado Rocky Mountains. A special return welcome event will be held in Rudd Park (12th & College Ave.)  Live musical entertainment by 'Krush', food vendors and a beer tent to sit and relax in after such a long trek.   For information:Call 303-985-1180 Bicycle Tour of Colorado PO Box 1225 Morrison, CO 80465 or contact the Canon City Chamber of Commerce at 719-275-2331.

Hosted by Bridge to Life Assembly located at 222 N. Orchard Canon City.  We will have an open house and historical display from 10 to noon.  Lunch will be served from 11am to 2pm (hot dogs and hamburgers with all the sides and fixings.)  Games for kids and adults (bounce house, water games, volley ball, basketball, horse shoes, door prize drawing, live music and of course fellowship with our community.  Contact information-Pastor Larry Kettle or Tamara Hunter 719-275-1035 or ccbridgechurch@juno.com

Come and see Dozens of Classic Travel Trailers 1975 and earlier for only $5 per person.  Enjoy the Retro goodies that are for sale or trade along with the tour of these unique campers and trailers.  Hosted by Starlite Classic Campground located at 30 County Rd. 3A, Canon City.  For more information call 619-467-3876.

5K Run/Walk and 10K Run hosted by San Isabel Land Protection Trust at the Bear Basin Ranch in Westcliffe.  Register on line at www.hardscrabblerun.com or contact San Isabel Land Protection Trust at 719-783-3018.

Hosted by the Parkview Specialty Clinic, 109 Latigo Lane, Suite E.  Dr. Michael Daines will present information on fractures and arthritis.  Bone Density Screening will be offered. ALL Canon City community members are welcome.  For more information contact Parkview Mobile Nurses at 719-584-7319.

The Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation will be on hand at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to do an educational session featuring wolves.  Event will be held at the Gazebo inside the park.  Don't miss out on these wonderful furry canines.

The Fremont Center for the Arts will hold a ribbon cutting dedication at 505 Macon Avenue for their new Sculpture Garden.  Live music by William Lonebear and snacks will be provided. Public is WELCOME to share it this moment of appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers and the initial vision and plan by Rob Smith and Chad Haunschild and Create Canon City.  For more  information call 275-9123.

A Handmade Gospel Band www.thekempters.com will be held at the First United Methodist Church 801 Main Street.  Enjoy a potluck dinner at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall and then bask in the music of the concert at 6:30 in the Sanctuary.  For more information visit www.canonumc.org or call 275-0681.  Donations are accepted.

As part of the annual Christmas Parade of Lights, you can join in a "Dash" down Main Street from 9th to 3rd just prior to the start of the parade.  Come join the mob of Santas as the signal the start of the parade.  Open to all ages (everyone must complete waiver to participate!) Children under two are FREE.  Holiday Costumes are encouraged.  Break out your tackiest sweater.  For more information  visit: www.joinfar.org/santa-dash/

This great fundraiser is for the Dan Emmerson Memorial Scholarship Fund, "Danapaloozafeststock" is held each fall to honor Dan Emmerson and to raise funds for a scholarship to local graduating seniors. For more information visit. www.danapalooza.com