A new destination event celebrating the intersection of Indigenous and Western culture through fashion, art, and food will debut in Pendleton, Oregon, October 15–17. Interwoven: Where Cultures Meet, organized by Travel Pendleton, invites visitors to experience the people, makers, designers, artists, flavors, and stories that shape this corner of Eastern Oregon.

At the heart of Interwoven is the Interwoven Market, featuring 70 booths and artists representing more than 30 Indigenous Nations. Guests can shop, meet makers, watch demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities, and discover the creative work behind the event’s fashion collections.

Fashion takes center stage throughout the weekend, including shows featuring eight Unresidency designers who have spent six months developing collections inspired by their individual creative practices and connections to place. The weekend culminates with The Rodeo of Runway, a one-of-a-kind fashion show on horseback at the Blue Mountain Equine Center.

Food is woven throughout the experience with events held at Electric Sundown. The Taste of Umatilla County invites guests to sample pairings featuring local foods, First Foods, and regional libations. At Fashion Bites, eight chefs representing Indigenous culinary traditions, James Beard-recognized talent, and the vibrant Pendleton food scene will be paired with the Undresidency fashion designers to create small plates inspired by their runway collections. Together, the chefs and designers will explore the connections between place, ingredients, culture, and creative expression.

Community creativity will also take center stage through art activations and collaborative projects, including two community-designed pieces that will make their runway debut Saturday night. Created entirely at the Interwoven Market, the pieces will become a highly visible representation of collective creativity.

When the sun goes down, Interwoven becomes Unwoven. In partnership with VYBE, the after-hours experience transforms Electric Sundown into a lounge and nightlife destination, giving guests a chance to gather, unwind, and experience Pendleton after dark.

Organized by Travel Pendleton, Interwoven continues the story of culture at the heart of Pendleton’s community told through fashion, art, food, creativity, and connection.

Interwoven: Where Cultures Meet takes place October 15–17, 2026, in Pendleton, Oregon. Tickets, event information, and the full list of participating artists and designers are available at www.interwovenoregon.com.

This project is funded in part by a grant from Travel Oregon.

PRESS RELEASE

October 2, 2026

Peak Vista Opens New Pediatric Walk-In Center to Expand Access to On-Demand Care

Colorado Springs, Colo.  –  Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) opened its 22^nd location, the Pediatric Walk-In Center, on October 1, 2026, expanding access to convenient, on-demand care for children and young adults in the community.

Located next to Peak Vista’s Pediatric Health Center at 2828 International Circle, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, the Pediatric Walk-In Center provides walk-in care for patients ages zero to 21 with acute, minor illnesses and injuries. Patients do not need to be established Peak Vista patients to receive care.

The Details

• Convenient Location. The Pediatric Walk-In Center is located at 2828 International Circle, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
• Extended Hours. The center is open Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing families with additional options for care outside traditional office hours.
• Walk-In Care. Families who need same-day care can visit the center without calling ahead or scheduling an appointment. More information about services offered at the Pediatric Walk-In Center is available at PeakVista.org/PedsWalkInCenter
• Pediatric Care Only. The center serves pediatric patients from birth to 21 years old. Patients do not need to be current Peak Vista patients to receive care.

The Need

Peak Vista’s internal patient and community needs assessments, together with concerns shared by community partners, point to a significant need for greater pediatric primary care capacity and more timely access to on-demand services.

Peak Vista’s analyses found that emergency departments are often used for pediatric illnesses and clinical presentations that could be appropriately addressed in a primary care setting. Community partners have also identified continuity-of-care concerns for children who do not have an ongoing relationship with a pediatric primary care provider. Further internal analysis and community needs assessment data indicate that thousands of children covered by Medicaid or without insurance in El Paso County do not have an established pediatric primary care provider. Without reliable access to primary care, families may experience delays in treatment, fragmented care or limited options when a child becomes ill.

“We know that too many families have difficulty finding timely pediatric care, particularly when a child becomes sick outside traditional office hours,” said Peak Vista president and CEO Jaeson Fournier, DC, MPH. “The Pediatric Walk-In Center increases our capacity to provide convenient, on-demand services while helping children connect with the primary care they need for better health and greater continuity of care.”

The Pediatric Walk-In Center is part of Peak Vista’s broader restoration initiative and its deliberate work to rebuild capacity and respond to the needs of children and families throughout the community who need and deserve access to primary care.

Community Event

Peak Vista will host an open house and fall fest at the Pediatric Walk-In Center on November 8, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will include carnival games and prizes, arts and crafts, face painting, food trucks, tours of the new location and more. The first 50 attendees will win a North Face or Carhartt winter hat. More information at PeakVista.org/FallFest2026.

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About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers. Celebrating over 55 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. The organization proudly serves more than 70,000 patients annually through 22 federally qualified health centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit PeakVista.org.

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n). The contents are those of Peak Vista and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

D11 art teacher and muralist Lisa Roman will join students for a celebration of creativity, community and engaged learning

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — Downtown Colorado Springs is about to become a canvas for creativity as Colorado Springs School District 11 presents its second annual Eighth Grade Peak Experience: Chalktober.

On Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, D11 eighth-grade students will transform downtown sidewalks into vibrant works of chalk art inspired by this year’s theme, “Freedom to Thrive.” Through their artwork, students will explore what freedom, opportunity and thriving mean to them while bringing their ideas to life in the heart of their community.

Students will be chalking in front of the Pioneers Museum from 9:30am-12:30pm on Thursday and in Acacia Park from 9:30am-12:30pm on Friday. Drop by and see them in action!

Community members are invited to admire the artwork again during the Colorado Springs First Friday Art Walk, an evening to experience the completed pieces alongside the many galleries, exhibits, shops and restaurants that make downtown Colorado Springs a destination for arts and culture.

“Creative careers become more imaginable when young people have a chance to develop their creative voice and share their work with the community,” said Michelle Winchell, Director of Creative Economy for Downtown Partnership. “Chalktober gives these young artists a place in Downtown’s First Friday art scene, and we hope the experience helps them see the possibilities for creating here in the future.”

WHAT: D11’s Second Annual Eighth Grade Peak Experience: Chalktober in partnership with First Friday kicking off Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region
WHEN: Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 ALL DAY
WHERE: The Pioneers Museum and Acacia Park
THEME: “Freedom to Thrive”
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST: Lisa Roman, muralist and D11 art teacher
COST: Free and open to the community

Local Muralist Brings Real-World Artistic Experience to Chalktober

This year, D11 is excited to welcome muralist and current D11 art teacher Lisa Roman as Chalktober’s special guest artist. Before joining D11, Roman created lasting works of art in New York and had opportunities to work with artists including Fifth Harmony and Camila Cabello.

During Chalktober, Roman will share her professional experience and help students explore how public art can bring people together, strengthen a sense of place and help a community thrive. Her participation will give students the opportunity to learn directly from a working artist while imagining how their own creativity can make an impact beyond the classroom. She will be working with students on Friday, October 2nd at Acacia Park from 9:30am - 12:30pm. 

Chalktober is part of D11’s districtwide Peak Experiences, which provide students at every grade level with immersive, standards-connected learning opportunities. Through exploration, creativity and collaboration, students build confidence, strengthen their agency and discover new possibilities for their futures.

D11 invites students, families, alumni and community members to experience Chalktober, celebrate the creativity of its eighth graders and see firsthand how the district is bringing learning to life throughout Colorado Springs.

For more information about Chalktober and D11 Peak Experiences, visit: https://www.d11.org/academics/curriculum-instruction/peak-experience

The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing is scheduled to rally around a bonfire in the Cadet Area on Friday, Oct. 2, ahead of Saturday’s football game against the U.S. Naval Academy at Falcon Stadium.

Closed to the public, this annual school spirit event leads up to Saturday’s rivalry game against Navy for the coveted Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. The gathering will feature participation from senior Academy leadership, musical performances by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, and food trucks for the cadets.

In previous years, the celebratory bonfire was visible as far away as Interstate 25. Academy firefighters and emergency response vehicles will be present on site throughout the duration of the event as a standard safety precaution.

Kickoff for the Air Force versus Navy game is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Falcon Stadium. Please see the Air Force Athletics website (goairforcefalcons.com) for more information about the game, including the B-21 Air Power legacy uniforms.

Community members and area motorists should also anticipate increased military flying activity and aircraft noise over the Academy and Colorado Springs communities throughout the week leading up to the game.

For questions or additional information, please contact U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications at (719) 333-7731, or by email at USAFA.media@us.af.mil.