Things to do in Pueblo this weekend: Colton's Heroes mini golf tourney and Convoy of Hope

Friday, Sept. 8

Pueblo West Fire Station No. 2 groundbreaking

715 S. MuCulloch Blvd., west | 9 a.m. | The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the $5.35 million Pueblo West Fire Station No. 2 which will be built by Nunn Construction for the Pueblo West Metro District. Post-event refreshments will be served at the old Station No. 2, 529 South Avenida Del Oro East.

Deadline to register for Senior Safari event at the Pueblo Zoo

3455 Nuckolls Ave. | Senior week runs Sept. 10-16, featuring free admission for anyone age 65 or older and their caregivers thanks to sponsor Health Solutions. The event features coffee and donuts (Sept. 11-15). The Wednesday, Sept. 13 Senior Safari features live music, animal presentations, games, vendor booths, pizza lunch and more. Reserved tables for Senior Safari are available for $25 by registering at pueblozoo.org/senior-week. Senior Week wraps up with International Red Panda Conservation Day on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Colton's Heroes Minature Golf Tournament fundraiser at Copper River

395 S. Angus Ave., Pueblo West | noon-2 p.m. for ages 12 and younger; 2-4 p.m. for ages 13-20; and 4-6 p.m. for ages 21 and older | Parents and grandparents can sign up to play with the kids. Cake walks will be held at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per team of two. A silent auction and 50/50 raffle also will be held to raise funds for Colton's Heroes, a nonprofit organization that helps children and families dealing with cancer. To register, contact Lynnea Hockaday at 719-924-2857 or email at lhockaday@coltonsheroes.org.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at SonRise Church

421 E. Spaulding Ave., Pueblo West | 6 p.m. Friday and again at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 | The "Murder at the Pueblo West Casino" fundraiser features a murder mystery play, spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Proceeds benefit a mission trip to Sierra Leone. Cost is $60 per person and tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

Avenue Q at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N Santa Fe Ave. | 7:30 p.m. | Additional showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 14, 15, 22 and 23 or 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 16 and 24 | WYNOT Productions presents a laugh-out-loud musical comedy featuring puppets. The story focuses on a group of 20-somethings trying to find their purpose in big-city life. Cost is $25 for non-members or $20 for members. The show is for adults. Tickets are on sale at sdc-arts.org.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Convoy of Hope at Midtown Shopping Center

1000 W. Sixth St., back parking lot | 10 a.m. | The free community event features groceries, hot lunch, nutrition education, health services, a kids zone, children's shoes, family portraits, community and veterans services, haircuts, breast health services, prayer, gardening supplies, plus job and career services. It is the first time that Convoy of Hope has been in Pueblo since 2009. The event is sponsored by local businesses, organizations and churches. No identification is required. The event will continue while supplies last. Find out more at convoyofhope.org/events/pueblo.

Free admission at Steelworks Center of the West

215 Canal St. | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |The event will feature free tunnel and museum tours, local food trucks and free face painting.

Fundraiser for Haven Aragon at The Avenue Church

3030 Thatcher Ave. | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Help the family of 7-year-old Haven, who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The event will include a bake sale, cornhole tournament and $15 enchilada or burrito dinners available for dine in or carry out.

Free movie at City Park

800 Goodnight Ave. | Pre-movie activities start at 6:30 p.m, movie at dusk | Bring the whole family and a blanket or chair for the screening of Disney's "Descendants," rated TV-G. The big screen will be set up in the grassy area near The Rides at City Park and playground. There will be concessions and food trucks on site to purchase something to eat.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Broncos Watch Party at Fuel & Iron Food Hall

400 S. Union Ave. | 2:25 p.m. Sunday, plus the food hall will host watch parties on every Denver Broncos game day | Drink specials will be sponsored by Breckenridge Distillery.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Music, Malt & Mead at the Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Gypsy Groove will perform the music of Stevie Nix and more for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be beer, wine and food trucks on site.

Friday, Sept. 15

Steel City Oktoberfest at Pueblo Union Depot

132 W. B St. | 5 p.m.-midnight | After a five-year hiatus, the Pueblo German American Club is hosting its traditional Oktoberfest event with authentic German bier and food. The 28th annual event also will include a keg throw, live music, a stein relay race, stein-hoisting, best dirndl and a kid's garten. Cost is $5 per person, while children 6 and younger are free.

Kip Moore Concert at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. | The Country music singer and songwriter will perform tunes from his newest album, "Damn Love." Cost ranges from $40-$56 and tickets are on sale at etix.com.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Oktoberfest fundraiser at Eagles Lodge

1615 S. Prairie Ave. | 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | The fundraiser will help make Christmas special for needy children. Events include a car show, cornhole tournament and more.

Bus Trip to Cripple Creek departing from North Side Kmart

3415 N. Elizabeth | 8:30 a.m. | The Armijo Family Reunion Committee will sponsor the Cripple Creek fundraiser bus trip. The bus will return from Cripple Creek at 4 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, bingo, drinks, snacks and small prize giveaways. Cost is $35 per person. To register, call and leave message or text Steve Cruz at 719-994-8194.

"Birds of the Arkansas River" at Rawlings Library

100 E. Abriendo Ave., Friends of the Library meeting room | 11 a.m. | The Arkansas Valley Audobon Society will present "Birds of the Arkansas River Corridor," an educational program by Pueblo bird expert Mark Yaeger. All ages are welcome.

Brunch with Brian at Memorial Recreation Center

230 E. George Drive | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pueblo West Metro Board Director Brian Axworthy will chat with Pueblo West residents about topics of interest. Omelets will be served.

Train rides at Pueblo Railway Museum

200 W. B St. | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The 20-minute train rides cost $15 to ride in the red, white and blue "Patriot" engine or $10 to ride in one of three cabooses. Children under 3 ride free. The museum accepts cash or check only.

All Pueblo Sings at Pueblo Divine Science Church

115 E. Routt | 3-4:15 p.m. | This free community sing-along is open to all ages and talents. Vocalists can find out more by calling Dorothy Maer at 719-289-5866 or Marcea Beachy at 719-542-0156 or email mefbeachy@hotmail.com.

Oktoberfest at Fuel & Iron Food Hall

400 S. Union Ave. | 4-10 p.m. | German beer, food and swag will be offered. Free entry to the food hall. Participants can get a custom beer stein and three drink tickets for $20.

Delta Sonics Concert at El Nopal’s Blue Cactus Room

1435 E. Evans Ave. | Doors open 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | The Colorado blues band is making its first-ever public performance in Pueblo. Participants can enjoy traditional Pueblo food in the speakeasy-style supper club in Bessemer while listening to swing, Delta, "N'awlins" rhythm and blues and rock n' roll music. Cost is $12 per person. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite.com.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Travis Tritt and Cody Cozz at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Pueblo's own country music phenom Cody Cozz will open the show for country music legend Travis Tritt. Tritt will perform some of his greatest hits and songs off his most recent album, "Set in Stone." Tritt has won two Grammys and four Country Music Association awards among many other accolades. Cost ranges from $59.50 to $79.50. Tickets are on sale at etix.com.

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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo activities Sept. 8-9 mini golf tourney, Convoy of Hope