The Department of Human Services has a presence at the Calhan United Methodist Church in Calhan.
For more information on the coalition, contact Calvin or Patty Jolly, 719-347-7638, Deb Drew, 719-347-3122, or visit the website at http://coccenter.org.
Falcon Garden Club
The Falcon Garden Club meets the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the High Prairie Library in Falcon. Check out the website at https://www.falcongardenclub.org/Events.html for updated information on the meetings.
Falcon Book Club
The next meeting of the Falcon Book Club is Dec. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Meridian Ranch Recreation Center — 10301 Angeles Road. This is the holiday meeting, which combines November and December. The book of the month is “The Longest Trip Home” by John Grogan (author of Marley and Me). Please bring a gently used book wrapped or in a sack. Numbers will be drawn for a white elephant book exchange. Please bring something to share for the potluck. For more information, contact the High Prairie Library in Falcon.
Eastern Plains Chamber
The Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce meets the first Wednesday of each month at Grace Community Church, 9475 Grace Church View in Falcon, at 7:30 a.m. (breakfast and coffee at 7 a.m.). For more information on the chamber, visit http://easternplainschamber.com.
Free tutoring in reading
Children’s Literacy Center offers free one-to-one tutoring for children reading below grade level. Children are matched with trained volunteer tutors from the community, and meet twice a week for an hour each session. Call Sierra at 719-471-8672 today for more information, and to find out if your child is eligible.
Equine education class
On the third Sunday of every month, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30, the Iron Horse Christian Youth Ranch will host an equine class on a variety of topics, with guest speakers. Bring questions on horse care, training and other horse-related topics. Free to the community. For question, email ihcyranch@yahoo.com or visit ihranch.org. Iron Horse Christian Youth Ranch is located at 5840 Meridian Road. ihranch.org. Please park in the back by the barn.
Al-Anon in Falcon
Are you troubled by someone’s drinking or addiction? Find strength and hope by attending an Al-Anon meeting for friends and family. Falcon Al-Anon Family Group meetings are Saturdays at 9 a.m. at 12150 Falcon Highway (the St. Benedict Catholic Church parish house). As of Aug. 23, the meeting has changed from the blue house to the tan stucco house on the property. For more information, call Michelle at 719-499-3427 or Mike at 719-229-6304.
Reining Horse Association
The Eastern Plains Reining Horse Association is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association. Its goal is to promote public interest in the sport of reining through shows, clinics, scholarships and events, including fundraising projects. The EPRHA meets the second Monday of each month at the Latigo Trails Equestrian Centre meeting room at 7 p.m. Contact Mary Jo at 347-2441 or log onto http://eprha.org for more information and updated meeting information.
Falcon VFW
The SGM James Gregory ‘Ryan’ Sartor” VFW Post 12227 will meet Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Falcon Fire Protection District at 7030 Old Meridian Road.
Starting in 2024, Post 12227 meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the same location and time listed above.
For more information or to join, visit https://vfw.org/join.
American Legion Post 2008
The American Legion Post 2008 meets at the Falcon Legacy Campus (11990 Swingline Road) in the gymnasium. This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm. Active duty, retired and former U.S military from Falcon/Peyton and Black Forest area are welcome to attend. The Post supports veterans and their families, locally and nationally, as well as the community. Look them up at http:/www.legionpost2008.com or email us at legionpost2008@gmail.com.
Exchange Club
The Exchange Club is a national organization with a focus on Americanism, child abuse prevention, community service and youth. The meetings in Falcon take place the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Falcon Fire Protection District Station No. 3. For more information, visit https://exchangecluboffalcon.com or call Andy Conder at 719-337-6990.
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