Upcoming Events

Book Launch & Talk: R.S. Kelly, A Man of the Territory Book Launch & Signing with talk “Becoming a Novelist” Saturday July 20, 2019 1:30-2:30pm hosted at the Old Colorado City Historical Society, 1 S. 24th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (John’s book is $19.95, plus tax, and this event is free and open to the public).

Juan Bautista de Anza vs. Cuerno Verde (Green Horn) Talk & Anza Route Hike Saturday July 27, 2019 9a-noon sponsored by the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), at the Salida Museum, 406 1/2 Rainbow Blvd., Salida, CO 81201.

The 2nd Annual Native American Sacred Trees and Places Conference August 1-4, 2019 at the historic Glen Isle Resort (www.glenisleresort.com), 573 Stagecoach Road, Bailey, CO (more info at www.NASTaP.org).

What has TED Done? Is a 1-hour talk intended for young adults to senior who are interested in learning: 1.) what TED is, 2.) how TED has radically changed the communication environment around the world, and 3.) how they can use this enhance communication process to improve their future public speaking or writing.  Tuesday August 27, 2019 7-8pm at the East Branch Pikes Peak Library, Community Room, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (this program is free and open to the public).

The 24th Annual International Conference of the Anza Society September 12-15, 2019 at the Hotel Elegante, Colorado Springs, CO (more information at www.AnzaSociety.org).

Native American Prayer Trees Field Trip (Route II leaving from the Pavilion 4 Trailhead) in Fox Run Regional Park, Saturday September 21, 2019 9a-noon hosted by the Highlands Ranch Historical Society (to make reservations and inquire about the cost please click onto www.thehrhs.org or contact Nancy Linsenbigler at Nancy@thehrhs.org).

Native American Prayer Trees of Colorado Talk and Book Signing, Wednesday October 9, 2019 10-11:30am at the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO hosted by AARP Black Forest Chapter (this event is free and open to the public – a potluck lunch will follow a meet & greet at 11:30am).

Note: Many events require RSVPs and sometimes a registration fee to cover expenses (please contact me at JWA122@comcast.net for further details or to inquire about booking a personal Culturally Modified Tree Field Trip for a group of two or more).  Note to hikers – please wear good hiking shoes, dress in layers, carry water and possibly something to snack on during the hike.