Outdoor concerts, movies and more coming up this week

Here are some of the activities going on in the region this week:

TODAY

-- Teen Movie Night with a showing of “Lord of the Rings: Return of the King,” 1-5 p.m., Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave., free.

-- Trickster Treats children’s program, with interactive stories with Denise Gard and her sock puppet Mitzy, 1:30 p.m., Sand Creek Library Branch, 1821 S. Academy Blvd., free.

-- America the Beautiful Chorus presenting “Favorites of a Decade” including gospel, spirituals, vintage songs and more, 2:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. Old-fashioned social with homemade ice cream, cookies and serenading quartets after performance. Free-will offering.

MONDAY

-- Colorado Springs City Council informal meeting, 1 p.m., City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave. Agenda: http://www.springsgov.com/Agendas.asp.

-- Manitou Springs 2007 summer concert series with Little London Winds, 7 p.m., Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, free.

TUESDAY

-- Super Science Sleuth children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Fountain Library Branch, 230 S. Main St., Fountain, free.

-- Character Clues at the Library children’s program with Inspector Magic, 10:30 a.m., Ruth Holley Library Branch, 685 N. Murray Blvd., free.

-- What Ever Happened to Stinky De Lerue children’s programs, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Briargate Branch Library, 9475 Briar Village Point, free.

-- Colorado Springs City Council formal meeting, 1 p.m., City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave. Agenda: http://www.springsgov.com/Agendas.asp.

-- Prayer walk hosted by Pastor Bill Cole of Circles of Love Bible Church, 1 p.m., Vista Grande Baptist Church, 5680 Stetson Hill Blvd.

-- Capoeria introductory workshop, a unique Brazilian martial art that incorporates traditional movements like kicks and dodges, with fluid, dance-like movements, acrobatics and live music, 6:30-8 p.m., Renaissance Academy, 2760 Fieldstone Road, free.

-- “Wag the Dog” presented as part of the Laughing to Death: the Comedy of War film series, 6:30 p.m., Colorado College, Max Kade Theatre, Armstrong Hall, Room 300, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., free.

-- Colorado Springs Conservatory Jazz Band outdoor concert, 7 p.m., Colorado College, Armstrong Quad, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., free.

-- Preparing for an A+ School Year class, 7-8 p.m., Briargate Branch Library, 9475 Briar Village Point, free.

WEDNESDAY

-- What Ever Happened to Stinky De Lerue children’s programs, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sand Creek Library Branch, 1821 S. Academy Blvd., free.

-- Annual Iris Rhizome sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hillside Gardens and Nursery, 1006 S. Institute St.

-- Super Science Sleuth children’s program, 10:30 a.m., East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., free.

-- Spot the Difference — Reptiles and Friends children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave., free.

-- Fountain Library Branch summer reading program party, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fountain Library Branch, 230 S. Main St., Fountain, free.

-- Midweek Market music series with country music, 4 p.m., Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs.

-- Gettin’ Down Downtown summer concert series with the Swing Connection, 6-8 p.m., America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive, free.

THURSDAY

-- El Paso County Board of Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. County Office Building, third floor hearing room, 27 E. Vermijo Ave. Agenda: http://bcc2.elpasoco.com/bocc/agenda.asp

-- Coyote and the Yodeling Cowboy children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave., free.

-- Super Science Sleuth children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library, 1785 S. 8th St., free.

-- Spot the Difference — Reptiles and Friends children’s program, 10:30 a.m., East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., free.

-- Sacklunch serenade with Tom O’Boyle, noon-1 p.m., City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St., free.

-- Paint the Town Blue summer concert series with Lethal Lisa McCall Band. Hosted by the Pikes Peak Blues Community, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bancroft Park, 2408 W. Colorado Ave., free.

-- Manitou Springs 2007 summer concert series with Fountain Creek Brass Band, 7 p.m., Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, free.

-- Teen Movie Night with a showing of “The Mummy,” 6 p.m., East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., free.

-- Free Salsa lesson, 6-7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Community College, Centennial Campus, 5675 S. Academy Blvd.

-- Free showing of “Charlotte’s Web,” 6 p.m., Ruth Holley Library Branch, 685 N. Murray Blvd.

FRIDAY

-- Spot the Difference — Reptiles and Friends children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Rockrimmon Library Branch, 832 Village Center Dr., free.

-- Monument Library Branch and Palmer Lake Library Branch summer reading program party, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Village Green at the Palmer Lake Library Branch, 66 Lower Glenway, Palmer Lake, free.

-- Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop with law enforcement collecting tips from noon to 8 p.m. at local Red Robin Gourmet Burgers restaurants to benefit Special Olympics.

-- Third annual free summer concert series with The Nostalgics, doo-wop/oldies, 5-7 p.m., First & Main Town Center, Powers Boulevard between Constitution Avenue and N. Carefree Circle.

-- Black Rose Acoustic Society open stage headlined by Gobs O’Phun, 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Black Forest, $3-$5.

SATURDAY

-- Solid Rock Family Life Center’s sixth annual Back 2 School Health Fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Panorama Middle School, 2135 Chelton Drive. Physicals, sport exams, vision screening, dental screenings, ID kits, haircuts, immunizations and school supplies (while supplies last), free.

-- Black Rose Acoustic Society kid’s acoustic music jam, 10 a.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road. For ages 13-19, free; donations accepted.

-- Gettin’ Up Uptown summer concert series with Neil Kovac, 10 a.m.-noon, Pine Creek Village Center, upper parking lot, Briargate Parkway and Chapel Hills Drive.

-- Free showing of “Happy Feet,” 1:30 p.m., Sand Creek Library Branch, 1821 S. Academy Blvd.

-- Main Street blast dance, 6-10 p.m., 117 Main St., Fountain. Music by “Powder Keg, horse and wagon rides, balloons, bake sale, food and drinks, free admission.

-- Summer Nights Free Movie Series, 7 p.m., Monument Valley Park, 170 W. Cache La Poudre St., Music, old-fashioned games, Legacy Tree art project and more. Movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark” begins when the sun goes down.

-- Live music by Farewell Down, 7:45-9 p.m., Rocky Mountain Calvary, 4285 N. Academy Blvd. With BBQ, skateboarding and rollerblading on ramps and half pipes and air jumpers for children, free.

-- Showing “Charlotte’s Web,” begins at sundown, about 8:33 p.m., The Pomenade Shops at Briargate, east parking lot, 1885 Briargate Parkway. Free popcorn and cotton candy while supplies last; bring chairs or blankets.

-- Country western dance party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Carriage Stop, 2700 W. Robinson St., $5 admission.