Submitted by Don Koveleski
The Exchange Club of Falcon is bringing a visible and meaningful symbol of hope to the community this April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Starting April 1, three vibrant “pinwheel gardens” were installed at three prominent locations: 1) the east entrance to The Shops at Meridian off Stapleton; 2) the south side of Chapel Hills Mall; and 3) Safe Passage, a Children’s Advocacy Center in Colorado Springs. Each garden features numerous bright blue pinwheels — nationally recognized symbols representing the happy, healthy childhood every child deserves.
Thank you to The Shops at Meridian; they generously granted permission for the use of their space. They are helping to bring greater visibility to the display and highlighting the importance of community partnership in prevention efforts. We are also collaborating with The Set Me Free Project (mission is to stop human trafficking with prevention education) in the pinwheel garden display.
This initiative is part of the Exchange Club’s ongoing commitment to its national project: the prevention of child abuse. By placing these eye-catching displays in high-traffic areas, the club aims to spark conversation, raise awareness and encourage community members to take an active role in protecting children.
“Each pinwheel represents a child and the promise of a brighter future,” said a representative of the Exchange Club of Falcon. “We want people to stop, take notice, and remember that preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility.”
The three pinwheel garden locations were selected to maximize visibility and community engagement, ensuring that the message reaches as many residents as possible throughout April. Community members are encouraged to visit the displays, take photos, and share the message of prevention and support.
In addition to raising awareness, the Exchange Club of Falcon continues to support local families through programs and partnerships focused on strengthening communities and preventing abuse before it occurs.
The three pinwheel garden locations were selected to maximize visibility and community engagement. Community members are encouraged to visit the displays, take photos and share the message of prevention and support.
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Winners of the two annual scholarship awards will be named later in April and will be announced in The New Falcon Herald in May.
TWO FUNDRAISER EVENTS – ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, VETERAN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Tickets are still available for the 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at Madera’s Grill, located at the Antler Creek Golf Course. Ticket price: $55 per person. The dinner is May 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (cocktail hour, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.). The event will be held at Madera’s Grill at the Antler Creek Golf Course, 9650 Antler Creek Drive.
Additionally, we are excited to announce the 17th Annual Robert (Bob) Miller Memorial Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 12, at the Antler Creek Golf Course. Registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $100 per person with hole sponsorships available at various levels. If you love golfing and want to support this important fundraiser, please contact Andy Conder at (719) 337-6990 or Harry Ludwig at (970) 553-0075.
Friends of Falcon: visit the website at https://TheFriendsOfFalcon.org.
