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TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION
Expires:08.03.2005
THE 2005 TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION HAPPENS AUGUST 5TH -7TH. JOHN SCOFIELD, DAVE MASON, AND CHARLIE HUNTER ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY PERFORMERS THIS YEAR. BASSIST RON CARTER IS APPEARING AS THE GUEST OF HONOR.
•Contact Info: DAVE HOLLAND QUINTET: FEATURING CHRIS POTTER AND ROBYN EUBANKS, HORIZON: FEATURING BOBBY WATSON, VICTOR LEWIS, AND MANY MORE.CHECK OUT WEB OR CALL FOR TICKETS / QUESTIONS
•Phone: 970-728-7009
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•Web: www.telluridejazz.com
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ìMOTORCYCLE DIARIESî FILM SERIES
Expires:08.03.2005
IN CONJUNCTION WITH IT'S CURRENT EXHIBIT ON MOTORCYLCES, THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER WILL HOSTÝ A FIVE-PART FILM SERIES ON THE THEME OF MOTORCYCLES.ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ
•Contact Info: TICKETS FOR SERIES -$20;INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $5.ÝMOTORCYCLE DIARIES (6/22) SHE LIVES TO RIDE (JULY 6), MOTORCYCLE MANIA (JULY 20), EASY RIDER (AUG. 3) AND THE WILD ONE (AUG. 17).
•Phone: For more information, please call 719-295-7200.Ý
•Contact Person: THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER IS LOCATED AT 210 N. SANTA FE AVE., JUST OFF OF I-25, EXIT 98B.
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13TH ANNUAL CAMERON GOLF TOURNAMENT
Expires:08.03.2005
THE 13TH ANNUAL CAMERON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN COLORADO WILL BE HELD ON AUG. 5TH AT THE EISENHOWER GOLF COURSE LOCATED ON THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY GROUNDS. ALL PLAYERS WILL HAVE CHANCE TO WIN A LEXUS THROUGH A HOLE IN ONE PRIZE.
•Contact Info: OTHER PRIZES, LUNCH, SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS ALSO ON TAP.
•Phone: beth jenner at 719-471-1814
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•Email: beth@rmhcs.org
MEET AND GREET WITH 3 COLORADO AUTHORS
Expires:08.03.2005
A MEET AND GREET WITH 3 COLORADO AUTHORS WILL HAPPEN AT THE SALIDA REGIONAL LIBRARY ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH, FROM 3-5PM. AUTHOR READINGS BEGIN AT 7PM.
•Contact Info: GHOST ROAD PRESS AUTHORS, PETER ANDERSON, CRAIG NIELSON AND CHRIS RANSICK FOR A READING AND BOOKSIGNING. EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE
•Phone: 719-539-4826, Kathy Berg
•Contact Person: SALIDA REGIONAL LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 405 'E' ST., SALIDA, COLORADO 81201
•Web: www.salidalibrary.org
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BALINESE MUSIC RECITAL
Expires:08.04.2005
STUDENTS FROM THE CC BALINESE MUSIC AND CULTURE CLASS WILL PERFORM A TRADITIONAL RECITAL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 TH AT 7:30 P.M.,
•Contact Info: LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED, FREE. SPONSORED BY CC SUMMERÝFESTIVAL OF THE ARTS.
•Phone: 389-6607
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SILENT AUCTIONÝFOR MANNARELIEF
Expires:08.05.2005
A SILENT AUCTIONÝ ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH WILL RAISE NEEDED FUNDS FOR MANNARELIEF. THE AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ANTLERS HILTON HOTEL, 4 S. CASCADE AVE. FROM 6 TO 7 PM. ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ
•Contact Info: TO DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM, CASH, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL. MANNARELIEF BENEFITS MEDICALLY FRAGILE ORPHANS
•Phone: Jeanne Galvin, 634-0245
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7TH ANNUAL CRESTONE MUSIC FEST
Expires:08.05.2005
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO AND HAZEL MILLER WILL BE THE HEADLINERS AT THE 7TH ANNUAL CRESTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL ON AUG. 5TH & 6TH. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE CULTURALLY DIVERSE MUSIC RANGING FROM BLUEGRASS TO REGGAE AND CELTIC TO SALSA AND PRETTY MUCH EVERTHING IN BETWEEN.
•Contact Info: COMEDY AND DANCERS ALSO ON THE BILL. $22 ADANCE, $28 GATE. SENIORS - $12; TEENS -$5; UNDER 12 - FREE. CAMPING ALSO AVAILABLE.
•Phone: 866-256-4533
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•Web: www.crestfest.org
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PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP'S 11TH ANNUAL WALK
Expires:08.05.2005
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO TAKE A "WALK IN THE PARK TO FIGHT PARKINSON'S DISEASE" ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM. AT CONFLUENCE PARK.Ý
•Contact Info: THE REGISTRATION FEE IS $15.00 AND INCLUDES A T-SHIRT, SNACKS, DRINKS AND A CHANCE FOR GREAT DOOR PRIZES.Ý
•Phone: For more information or early registration call Alta at 599-8584.Ý
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SALUTE TO THE USO
Expires:08.05.2005
THE SISTERS OF BENET HILL MONASTERIES WILL PRESENT A "SALUTE TO THE USO" ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH AT 7:30 PM. THIS MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW WILL BE AT THE BENET HILL AUDITORIUM, 2577 N. CHELTON RD.
•Contact Info: FREE, BUT TICKETS REQUIRED. DONATIONS ACCEPTED.
•Phone: 633-0655
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"SOLIDARITY OF HOPE" MEETING
Expires:08.05.2005
"SOLIDARITY OF HOPE" WILL HAVE AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT 1015 N. WASATCH, ON AUG. 6TH AT 7PM. THE EVENING WILL FEATURE FOOD, FUN AND ALSO A CHANCE TO WIN A GREENHOUSE.-
•Contact Info: SOLIDARITY OF HOPE IS A NON PROFIT GROUP CREATING LOCAL MODELS OF SUSTAINABILITY, STARTING WITH PERMACULTURE GARDENS IN LOW INCOME AREAS.
•Phone: For more information call Erik Running at 660-7923
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BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
Expires:08.05.2005
THE SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION IS COLLECTING HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS AND CHIPS FOR THE BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY ON AUGUST 6TH, CO-HOSTED WITH CHRISTMAS UNLIMITED. THE PARTY WILL PROVIDE A DAY OF FUN AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN OF COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION, 5 W. LAS VEGAS
•Phone: 632-1822
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•Web: www.springsrescuemission.org
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"THE SCENE STEALERS" AT CC
Expires:08.05.2005
OPERATIC SOPRANO MARTILE ROWLAND WILL DIRECT CC VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUM STUDENTS IN "THE SCENE STEALERS" ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 TH AT 7 P.M., IN PACKARD HALL.
•Contact Info: FEATURING SCENES FROM "IL TABARRO," "THE CRUCIBLE," "QUILTERS" AND "MARIA STUARDA."$15, $5 - STUDENTS, OR $10 WITH CC ID; AVAILABLE AT WORNER DESK
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•Contact Person: SW CORNER OF CASCADE AND CACHE LA POUDRE
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CRITTER FEST 2005
Expires:08.05.2005
CRITTER FEST 2005 HAPPENS AUGUST 6TH & 7TH, FROM 10 AM ‚ 4 PM AT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER, LOCATED AT 201 S. FAIRVIEW IN DOWNTOWN WOODLAND PARK.Ý NATURALIST JEANNE MCELDERRY WILL ALSO ADDRESS THE SECRATIVE NATURE OF BATS IN A 2PM LECTURE BOTH DAYS.
•Contact Info: CRITTER FEST LINEUP IS STILL BEING PLANNED BUT SO FAR THERE'S LIVE RAPTORS, REPTILES, LLAMAS, HORSES. ADOPT A RESCUE ANIMAL AND GET FREE ADMISSION TO THE RMDRC
•Phone: Please call 719-686-182 for additional information
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•Web: www.rmdrc.com
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RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT CHILD LITERACY
Expires:08.06.2005
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PUEBLO WILL HOLD ITS 25TH ANNUAL ìWHALE OF A SALE!î AUGUST 5TH & 6TH, AT PARKHILL BAPTIST CHURCH. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MANY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE SUPPORTS.
•Contact Info: (CHURCH AT 4235 PARKHILL PLACE) ADMISSION IS $1 - KIDS GET IN FREE. SALE HOURS: FRIDAY FROM NOON TO 9 PM SATURDAY FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM.
•Phone: 719-545-0355
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"MANNAWALK" FOR MANNARELIEF
Expires:08.06.2005
THE "MANNAWALK" HAPPENS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, FROM 9 TO 11 AM, STARTING AT THE PALMER CENTER, IN FRONT OF THE ANTLERS HOTEL. THE EVENT WILL RAISE MONEY FOR "MANNARELIEF", WHICH BENEFITS MEDICALLY FRAGILE ORPHANS. ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ
•Contact Info: Ý TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL.
•Phone: Ýplease contact Jeanne Galvin, 634-0245
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MANNARELIEF EVENTS
Expires:08.06.2005
"MANNARELIEF", WHICH BENEFITS MEDICALLY FRAGILE ORPHANS, WILL CONDUCT 2 EVENTS TO RAISE NEEDED FUNDS. A SILENT AUCTION ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THE MANNAWALK ON SATURDAY THE 6TH.ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Ý
•Contact Info: AUCTION AT THE ANTLERS HOTEL, 6 TO 7PM. WALK STARTS AT PALMER CENTER (IN FRONT OF ANTLERS) AT 9AM.
•Phone: Jeanne Galvin, 634-0245
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NIGHT CREATURES IN FLORRISSANT
Expires:08.06.2005
DISCOVER THE NATURAL WORLD THAT COMES OUT WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7TH. PARK RANGER HARV BURMAN WILL LEAD AN EASY HIKE FROM 6:30PM UNTIL 8:00 AT THE FLORRISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT.
•Contact Info: BRING WARM CLOTHES, RAIN GEAR, WALKING SHOES AND A FLASHLIGHT.Ý PICNIC TABLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WISHING TO EAT A PICNIC SUPPER BEFORE THE PROGRAM.Ý
•Phone: Call 719-748-3253 for reservations or further information.
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"OPEN COCKPIT DAY"
Expires:08.06.2005
THE PUEBLO WEISBROD AIRCRAFT MUSEUM IS SPONSORING AN "OPEN COCKPIT DAY" WITH THE B-29 SUPERFORTRESS OF WORLD WAR II. THE MUSEUM OPENS ONE AIRCRAFT PER MONTH FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTERS. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT AND THIS EVENT IS SET FOR AUGUST 6TH, FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM.
•Contact Info: REGULAR MUSEUM ADMISSION OF $6 PER PERSON AGED 10 YEARS AND GREATER. NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO SIT IN THE COCKPIT OF THE AIRCRAFT.
•Phone: aircraft museum at (719) 948-9219
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•Email: service@pwam.org
BRONC DAY
Expires:08.06.2005
GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS HOSTS THE 67TH ANNUAL BRONC DAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH. COME EARLY FOR A STACK OF FLAPJACKS, AND WATCH THE PARADE WITH THE BRONC DAY PRINCESS AND HER ROYAL COURT. LATER YOU CAN RIDE A PONY OR A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE, RACE A DUCK, EAT SOME AWARD WINNING HOMEMADE PIE, COMPETE IN A VARIETY OF GAMES, SEE THE NEW IRON HORSE SHOW AND ENJOY THE COUNTRY MUSIC OF BAD DOGS & MIKE STORY ON GAZEBO LAKE.
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•Phone: Questions? Call 684-2291 or 748-7739.
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HOLISTIC ARTS FEST IN MANITOU
Expires:08.06.2005
SODA SPRINGS PARK IN MANITOU WILL FILL WITH UNUSUAL ARTISITC CREATIONS WITH THE HOLISTIC ARTS FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUG. 6TH & 7TH.
•Contact Info: LOTS OF 'SERVICE' PROVIDERS AND VENDORS ON HAND. STARTS AT 10AM BOTH DAYS.
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•Web: www.hlngrvr.com
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18TH ANUAL EDC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Expires:08.07.2005
THE GREATER COL. SPGS. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL HOLD IT'S 18TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT OF TEAMS ON AUG. 8TH AT THE PINE CREEK GOLF CLUB.
•Contact Info: NEATO PRIZES. SPACE LIMITED, REGISTER NOW.
•Phone: julie - 719-471-8183
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VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUMíS "GRAND FINALE"
Expires:08.07.2005
THE CC VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUMíS "GRAND FINALE: BROADWAY EXTRAVAGANZA," HAPPENS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 TH AT 3 P.M., IN PACKARD HALL.
•Contact Info: $15, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $10 WITH A CC ID; AVAILABLE AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER INFORMATION DESK
•Phone: 389-6607
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CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN LECTURE
Expires:08.07.2005
ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 TH, CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN, FORMER REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY AND FORMER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR, PRESENTS A LECTURE TITLED "IT'S MY PARTY TOO." IT STARTS AT 6:30 P.M., IN ARMSTRONG THEATRE, LOCATED ON THE CC CAMPUS.
•Contact Info: FREE. DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. FOR BOOK PURCHASING; BOOK SIGNING WILL FOLLOW TALK. SPONSORED BY ARTEMIS.
•Phone: 389-6606
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KEN SANDERS LECTURE
Expires:08.07.2005
THE 27TH ANNUAL BOOK MARKET SEMINAR AT CC BEGINS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 TH, WITH A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY KEN SANDERS, BOOK SELLER AND FORMER SECURITY CHAIR FOR THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION. "A LUDDITTE IN CYBERSPACE: THE ADVENTURES OF A BIBLIO-DETECTIVE OFF AND ON THE INTERNET" STARTS AT 6:30 P.M., IN GATES COMMON ROOM, LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF PALMER HALL.
•Contact Info: FREE.SANDERS HAS BEEN PROACTIVE IN EFFORTS TO EXPOSE THE INCREASING NUMBER AND KINDS OF BOOK FRAUDS OCCURRING IN THE ANTIQUARIAN TRADE TODAY.
•Phone: RSVP by calling (719) 389-6415.
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CREEDE ROCK AND MINERAL SHOW
Expires:08.07.2005
THE CREEDE ROCK AND MINERAL SHOW FEATURES MINERALS, FOSSILS, GEODES, NUGGETS, AND JEWELRY. IT HAPPENS AUGUST 5TH, 6TH, & 7TH AT THE CREEDE UNDERGROUND MINING MUSEUM.
•Contact Info: FREE ADMISSION.
•Phone: FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CREEDE CHAMBER 719-658-2374 / 800-327-2102.
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ESCAPE RIDE
Expires:08.08.2005
THE "ESCAPE RIDE" IS A PRIMARY SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR THE SOUTHERN COLORADO AIDS PROJECT. YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP TO STOP HIV / AIDS BY REGISTERING AS A RIDER, SPONSORING A CYCLIST OR VOLUNTEERING IN OTHER CAPACITIES DURING THIS FUNDRAISER AUGUST 11TH THROUGH THE 14TH.
•Contact Info: RIDERS WILL COVER UP TO 100 MILES A DAY ACROSS CENTRAL COLORADO'S TERRAIN.
•Phone: 1-800-241-5468
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.s-cap.org
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WOLF CAMP AT MPEC
Expires:08.08.2005
THE MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IS OFFERING A PROGRAM CALLED "MISSION WOLF CAMP" TO KIDS IN 6TH THROUGH 10TH GRADES THIS SUMMER. THE 2 DAY, ONE NIGHT CAMP WILL HAPPEN AUGUST 9TH & 10TH. AT A WOLF SANCTUARY LOCATED 26 MILES SOUTHEAST OF WESTCLIFFE IN A REMOTE AREA OF THE WET MOUNTAINS.
•Contact Info: EDUCATION VERSUS EXTINCTION IS WHAT MISSION WOLF CAMP IS ALL ABOUT . $170 - SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. CAMP BEGINS AT 8 AM ON TUESDAY. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.
•Phone: For more information or to register, please call 719-485-4444.
•Contact Person: 9161 MOUNTAIN PARK RD., BEULAH CO 81023
•Web: www.hikeandlearn.org
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MUSIC UNDER THE WILLOWS
Expires:08.09.2005
"MUSIC UNDER THE WILLOWS" HAPPENS AUGUST 9TH AT THE HILLSIDE GRANGE WHICH IS 1/2 WAY BETWEEN TEXAS CREEK AND WESTCLIFFE AT THE TOWN OF HILLSIDE. THE SHOW WILL FEATURE MUSICÝIN THE TENT WITH WESTCLIFFE'S SONS AND BROTHERS DOING WESTGRASS AND ACOUSTICS AND ALSO COWBOY SINGER / SONGWRITER DAVE STAMEY OF CALIFORNIA.Ý
•Contact Info: TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CHUCKWAGON TRADING POST OR CANDY'S COFFEE IN WESTCLIFFE.Ý ÝBRING A LAWNCHAIR AND SWEATER.Ý$12 IN ADVANCE OR $15 AT THE GATE AND INCLUDE AÝBBQ BRAUT-TO-GO AND BEVERAGE STARTING AT 5:30PM AND AT 7PM
•Phone: For more information contactÝVal at 783-3351 or Cynthia at 942-4181.Ý
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COLORADO MOSAIC ART
Expires:08.10.2005
THE COMMONWHEEL ARTISTS CO-OP HAS PUT OUT AN OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR IT'S MOSAIC SHOW WHICH WILL RUN FROM OCTOBER 21ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 14TH. ARTISTS MUST HAVE THEIR SUBMISSIONS IN BY AUGUST 12TH.
•Contact Info: SHOW IS CALLED "FACETS".
•Phone: 719-389-1337
•Contact Person: CO-OP AT 102 CANON AVE IN MANITOU
•Web:
•Email: jcanz@hotmail.com
SALIDA - ASPEN CONCERT SERIES
Expires:08.10.2005
THE SALIDA - ASPEN 2005 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BEGINS JULY 9TH AND CONTINUES THROUGH AUGUST 13TH. ALL CONCERTS WILL BE HELD IN THE JOHN HELD AUDITORIUM IN SALIDA EXCEPT FOR THE AUGUST 6TH SHOW WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH IN BUENA VISTA.
•Contact Info: 7/9; 7/16; 7/23; 7/30; 8/6; 8/13; 7:30PM START; $8 TICKETS; AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE AFTER 7/1.
•Phone: 719-530-0764 or 719-539-6467
•Contact Person:
•Web: salidaaspenconcerts.org
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SCAP'S ESCAPE RIDE
Expires:08.10.2005
DUST OFF YOUR BIKE AND TAKE A RIDE THIS SUMMER IN SCAP'S "ESCAPE RIDE." YOU'LL TRAVEL 100 MILES A DAY THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN COLORADO, AUGUST 11TH THROUGH 14TH AND HELP RAISE MONEY TO SUSTAIN THE SOUTHERN COLORADO AIDS PROJECT.
•Contact Info: YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP TO STOP HIV/AIDS IN ITS TRACKS BY REGISTERING AS A RIDER, VOLUNTEERING AT THIS FUNDRAISER OR SPONSORING A CYCLIST. CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE
•Phone: 1-800-241-5468
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.s-cap.org
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ìBALLADS AND RUNESî
Expires:08.11.2005
THE WESTCLIFFE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IS PROUD TO PRESENT ìBALLADS AND RUNESî ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH AT 7:30 PM. "BALLADS AND RUINS" WILL BE AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING THEATER AND LIVE MUSIC.WITH STORIES AND SONG FROM SCANDINAVIA AND BEYOND.
•Contact Info: $10. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT CANDY'S COFFEE IN WESTCLIFFE AND AT THE DOOR BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE.
•Phone: For further information and tickets, call 719-783-3004.
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STONEWALL CENTURY BIKE RIDE
Expires:08.12.2005
THE SPANISH PEAKS CYCLING CLUB WILL HOST THE STONEWALL CENTURY RIDE, A CHALLENGING 102-MILE BICYCLE RIDE ON BEAUTIFUL HIGHWAY 12. QUARTER-CENTURY AND HALF-CENTURY OPTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. THE RIDE STARTS AND ENDS IN THE LA VETA TOWN PARK ON AUGUST 13TH.
•Contact Info: FOR FUN AND FITNESS, AND TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SPANISH PEAKS BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, THE LA VETA PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFITSCOST IS $45 (OR $50 ON EVENT DAY).
•Phone: Sue Wyman, 719-742-5155 (but prefer e-mail)
•Contact Person:
•Web: spcycling.org
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PIKES PEAK PASTEL SOCIETY ART SHOW
Expires:08.12.2005
THE PIKES PEAK PASTEL SOCIETY IS CURRENTLY SHOWING A JURIED EXHIBITION OF IT'S MEMBER'S ARTWORK. THE EXHIBIT WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH AUGUST 13TH.
•Contact Info: "POINT OF DEPARTURE" IN HAGNAUER GALLERY IN STUDIO 513. 5 TO 8PM.Ý
•Phone: Penny Whalen (719) 685-1861 x13
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•Email: penny@thebac.org
"MURDER IN APOSTLES' CREEK" DINNER THEATER
Expires:08.12.2005
HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL HOST A MYSTERY DINNER THEATER TITLED "MURDER IN APOSTLES' CREEK" . THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE THEATER PRODUCTION WHERE THE DINNER GUESTS WILL BE DEPUTIZED TO HELP SOLVE THE MYSTERY WITH THE HELP OF A TALENTED AND CREATIVE IMPROVISATIONAL CAST. IT HAPPENS SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH, AT THE CHURCH, 4925 N. CAREFREE CIRCLE, IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 6PM SEATING; 7PM DINNER. PROCEEDS USED TO UPDATE KITCHEN/PARISH SOCIAL AREAS. ADULTS ONLY-WINE/BEER AVAILABLE. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO COME IN WESTERN OR VICTORIAN DRESS.
•Phone: 597-4249 ext.10
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AUGUST STAR PARTY
Expires:08.12.2005
ON AUGUST 12TH, COLORADO SPRINGS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS WILL SETUP THEIR TELESCOPES SO THE PUBLIC MAY ENJOY THE MANY VIEWS OF THE HEAVENS ABOVE. THE EVENT IS SET FROM DARK UNTIL 11PM (PERHAPS LATER) IN ÝPALMER PARK, AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF ACADEMY BLVD AND MAIZELAND BLVD.
•Contact Info: ALSO, THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER WILL BE OCCURRING BUT THE BEST TIME TO VIEW WILL BE AFTER THE MOON SETS AROUND MIDNIGHT THRU THE EARLY MORNING HOURS.
•Phone: Alan Gorski - (719) 262-0698
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BAG SALE
Expires:08.12.2005
THE THRIFT HOUSE OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN WILL HAVE IT'S SEMI ANNUAL BAG SALE ON AUG. 12TH. FROM 10AM TO 4PM.
•Contact Info: PROCEEDS BENEFIT NUMEROUS LOCAL AGENCIES AND CHARITIES.
•Phone: 632-5278
•Contact Person: AT 1027 N. TEJON.
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5TH ANNUAL WESTERN ART SHOW
Expires:08.12.2005
THE SPANISH PEAKS ARTS COUNCIL IN LA VETA INVITES ARTISTS TO ENTER THE 5TH ANNUAL WESTERN ART SHOW WHICH WILL "CELEBRATE THE COWBOY". THERE ARE 3 CATEGORIES: 2D FINE ART, 3D FINE ART, AND HANDCRAFTED RANCH GEAR. ARTWORK SHOULD REFLECT SOMETHING OF RANCH LIFE. CASH AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN.
•Contact Info: SPONSORED BY THE . ARTISTS MAY BRING THEIR WORK TO THE SPACE GALLERY, 132 W. RYUS, BEGINNING AUG. 10 THROUGH SAT. AUG. 13. HOURS ARE 10 AM - 3 PM. THERE IS A $25 ENTRY FEE FOR UP TO 3 PIECES.
•Phone: Call 719 742-3074 fo
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•Web: www.spanishpeaksarts.org
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TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE HIKES
Expires:08.13.2005
THE TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COALITION 2005 HIKE SCHEDULE INCLUDES THE SATURDAY, JULY 9TH "MID & LOWER SHOOKS RUN " HIKE, FOLLOWED BY THE "CATAMOUNT TRAIL" HIKE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH AND THE "PANCAKE ROCKS" HIKE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH.
•Contact Info: HIKES ALSO ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22; SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10.
•Phone: No reservations necessary. Free. 633-6884.
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK FEST IN CANYON CITY
Expires:08.13.2005
THE FREMONT CIVIC THEATRE WILL PRESENT THE 2ND ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK FESTIVAL AUGUST 5TH, 6TH, & 7TH; AND AGAIN AUGUST 12TH, 13TH & 14TH. "A COMEDY OF ERRORS" WILL BE STAGED IN VETERANS' PARK, IN CANON CITY, CO.-
•Contact Info: A FREE EVENT. DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT THE STATE'S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVE COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP. FRI & SAT PERFORMANCES AT 7 PM. SUN. MATINEES AT 4 PM.
•Phone: 719-275-8989 9-5; M-F Contact: Nancy Fenyves
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•Email: theatre@ris.net
BUILD A ROCKET
Expires:08.13.2005
THE PUEBLO AIRCRAFT MUSEUM, ALONG WITH THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY, ARE HOSTING A MODEL ROCKET BUILDING SESSION ON AUGUST 13TH AT 9:00 AM. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED SIX MILES EAST OF PUEBLO, ON THE GROUNDS OF THE PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
•Contact Info: THIS IS A "BUILD ONLY SESSION". FLYING WILL BE ON 20TH OF AUGUST AT THE RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANE FIELD ON THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK STARTING AT 9 AM.
•Phone: museum at (719) 948-9219 or Jason Unwin at (719) 671-2407
•Contact Person:
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•Email: jbu@piopc.net
THE HISTORY OF STARSMORE DISCOVERY CENTER
Expires:08.13.2005
LEARN ABOUT THE LIVES OF THE FORMER RESIDENTS OF THE STARSMORE HOUSE IN A PROGRAM SET FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH AT 1:00 P.M..
•Contact Info: LEARN ABOUT THE STARSMORE FAMILY AND SOME FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE HOUSE ITSELF. PROGRAM IS FREE. FOR AGES 10 AND OLDER.
•Phone: For reservations call 578-6146.
•Contact Person:
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2005 CELEBRATION OF THE AMATEUR PIANIST AT CC
Expires:08.13.2005
THE 2005 CELEBRATION OF THE AMATEUR PIANIST WILL HAPPEN FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH THROUGH SUNDAY, THE 14TH IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE CC CAMPUS.
•Contact Info: VISIT WEB OR CALL FOR TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.apiano.org www.ColoradoCollege.edu/welcome/campus_map
•Email:
FOUNDERS DAY AT BANCROFT PARK
Expires:08.13.2005
OLD COLORADO CITY CELEBRATES 146 YEARS OF HISTORY WITH THE FOUNDERS DAY EVENT IN BANCROFT PARK ON SAT. AUG. 13TH. ONE OF THE HIGH LIGHTS WILL BE A KID'S MODEL CABIN BUILDING CONTEST (WITH CASH PRIZES). THE DAY WILL ALSO FEATURE FOOD, MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND A "CALAMITY JANE" PORTRAYAL.
•Contact Info: EVENTS START AT 8AM. PARK LOCATED AT 24TH AND COLORADO AVE.
•Phone: 636-1225
•Contact Person:
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BLACK FOREST FEST
Expires:08.13.2005
THE BLACK FOREST FESTIVAL WILL HAPPEN ON SATURDAY, AUG. 13TH. THE DAY WILL BEGIN WITH A PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT 6:30AM. A PARADE, FLEA MARKET AND MANY OTHER EVENTS WILL FOLLOW. IT ALL HAPPENS AT THE BLACK FOREST COMMUNITY CENTER AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FOREST AND SHOUP ROADS.
•Contact Info: LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND STILL MORE...
•Phone: 495-8675
•Contact Person:
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WOODLAND MUSIC SERIES
Expires:08.13.2005
THE WOODLAND MUSIC SERIES COMES TO THE UTE PASS CULTURAL CENTER THIS MONTH. HEAR "LADIES SING THE BLUES" IN AN INDOOR SHOW ON FRIDAY EVENING AT 7PM. THERE WILL ALSO BE A SHOW 'ON THE GREEN' OUTSIDE THE CENTER AT 2PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH.
•Contact Info: FEATURING HAZEL MILLER, DENISE MONTANA, ERICA BROWN AND MORE. FRIDAY SHOW IS $10 / $6. SAT SHOW IS FREE.
•Phone: 687-5284
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.woodlandmusicseries.com
•Email:
ìTHE TWO DONS,î IN ALAMOSA
Expires:08.14.2005
THE ALAMOSA LIVE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS ACOUSTIC TROUBADOURS DON RICHMOND AND DON CONOSCENTI ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH AT 6:00PM IN ALAMOSAíS COLE PARK. ìTHE TWO DONSî SHOW IS PART OF THE FREE SUMMER SERIES OF CONCERTS TAKING PLACE SUNDAY EVENINGS.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: www.almaonline.org
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BRIDGE FESTIVAL
Expires:08.15.2005
A "BRIDGE FESTIVAL" WILL BE HELD AT 7PM EVERY SATURDAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AT THE COL. SPGS. BRIDGE CENTER LOCATED AT 901 N. 17TH ST. THERE IS ALSO A "NOVICE GAME" ON TUESDAYS FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS.
•Contact Info: 6/18 = ICE CREAM SOCIAL; 6/25= CHOCOLATE NIGHT; 7/2= OLD FASHIONED 4TH W/BRATS.
•Phone: john @ 576-7387
•Contact Person:
•Web: coloradospringsbridge.com
•Email:
RED CROSS WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS
Expires:08.15.2005
LEARN BASIC OUTDOOR AND BACKCOUNTRY EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES AT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS. THE 3-DAY / 3 PART COURSE BEGINS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16TH.
•Contact Info: $80.00. FROM 6:00PM - 10:00PM. PART 2 ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 6:00PM - 10:00PM. PART 3 ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 FROM 8:00AM - 5:00PM
•Phone: *You MUST pre-register and pre-pay by calling 719-632-3563*
•Contact Person: AMERICAN RED CROSS BUILDING AT 1040 S. 8TH STREET
•Web:
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MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER HIKES
Expires:08.18.2005
GUIDED HIKES AT THE MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN AUGUST INCLUDE THE SQUIRREL CREEK HIKE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, AT 5:30 PM, AND THE FULL MOON HIKE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH, AT 7:00 PM.
•Contact Info: MOST HIKES LAST FROM TWO TO THREE HOURS AND ARE APPROPRIATE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12. MPEC MEMBERS FREE, NON-MEMBERS $3. .
•Phone: Please register by calling 719-485-4444
•Contact Person: 9161 MOUNTAIN PARK RD., BEULAH CO 81023
•Web: www.hikeandlearn.org
•Email:
AWRT HOSTS FALL PREMIERE AND MEDIA AUCTION
Expires:08.18.2005
THE COLORADO SPRINGS CHAPTER OF AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO AND TELEVISION WILL HOST A FALL PREMIERE AND MEDIA AUCTION ON AUGUST 18TH. A VIDEO PRESENTATION HAPPENS AT 5:30 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE MEDIA AUCTION AT 6:30 P.M. AT PHANTOM CANYON, 2 EAST PIKES PEAK AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS.Ý Ý
•Contact Info: $10 PER PERSON.Ý COMPLEMENTARY FOOD /CASH BAR AVAILABLE.Ý ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AWRT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
•Phone: For more information, contact Vanessa Moorman at 719-473-4747.Ý Ý
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DRUMMING CIRCLE AT MPEC
Expires:08.18.2005
GET INTO THE RHYTHMS OF THE NATURAL WORLD WITH A DRUM CIRCLE EXPERIENCE AT THE MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH, FROM 6 - 7:00 PM. BRING YOUR OWN INSTRUMENTS IF YOU HAVE THEM. THE CENTER ALSO HAS PLENTY TO SHARE.
•Contact Info: FREE. THIS DRUMMING CIRCLE WILL TAKE PLACE JUST BEFORE THE FULL MOON HIKE, SO COME FOR BOTH IF YOU'D LIKE.
•Phone: 719-485-4444 M-F
•Contact Person: 9161 MOUNTAIN PARK RD., BEULAH CO 81023
•Web: www.hikeandlearn.org
•Email:
COLORADO WILDERNESS FILM PREMIERE
Expires:08.18.2005
A FILM ABOUT COLORADO WILD LANDS AND THREE REMARKABLE WOMEN WHO HAVE LONG WORKED TO PROTECT THEM, WILL HAVE ITS COLORADO SPRINGS PREMIERE ON AUGUST 18TH AT THE CARNEGIE MEETING ROOM OF PENROSE LIBRARY. FOLLOWING THE SHOWING, DOTTIE FOX, WHO IS FEATURED IN THE FILM, WILL DISCUSS HER WORK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS. A BRIEF SLIDESHOW DESCRIBING THE WILD TEN PROPOSED WILDERNESS AREAS IN CENTRAL COLORADO WILL ALSO BE PRESENTED.
•Contact Info: 7:00 TO 8:45 PM. ADMISSION: FREE.
•Phone: Lorraine Streckfus, 719-471-7787 or John Stansfield, 303-660-5849
•Contact Person: CARNEGIE MEETING ROOM OF PENROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 20 N. CASCADE AVE., COLORADO SPRINGS 80903.
•Web:
•Email: jorcstan@bewellnet.com
"ROMP IN THE PARK"
Expires:08.18.2005
COLORADO SPRINGS ALL BREED RESCUE WILL HOST "ROMP IN THE PARK" ON AUGUST 13TH, FROM 11AM - 4PM. TRAINING DEMONSTRATIONS, RAFFLES, VENDORS, FOOD, AND A RESCUE DOG PARADE ARE JUST SOME OF THE EVENTS PANNED FOR THE DAY AT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK (AKA CONFLUENCE PARK).
•Contact Info: IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMAL DAY. FREE ADMISSION - WELL BEHAVED DOGS WELCOME
•Phone: 264-6460
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.csabr.com
•Email:
GALA IN THE GARDEN -
Expires:08.18.2005
JOIN THE TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COALITION AT ITS 11TH ANNUAL GALA IN THE GARDEN FOR AN EVENING OF FUN, FOOD, AND MUSIC AT ROCK LEDGE RANCH ON FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 19TH, FROM 5:30-8:30 PM. FUNDS RAISED GO TO SUPPORT THE COALITION IN ITS EFFORTS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND RURAL LAND; AND CREATE A NETWORK OF TRAILS, BIKEWAYS AND GREENWAYS IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION.
•Contact Info: ESERVATIONS ARE $40 PER PERSON.ENTERTAINMENT BY THE STRING DUDES. GENERAL PALMER, WINFIELD SCOTT STRATTON AND HELEN HUNT WILL STROLL THE GROUNDS WITH STORIES OF THEIR PAST.
•Phone: 633-6884.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.trailsandopenspaces.org
•Email:
WATERMEDIA XIV
Expires:08.19.2005
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH IS THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE PIKES PEAK WATERCOLOR SOCIETYíS WATERMEDIA XIV (14) - AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE UCCS GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. THE RECEPTION IS FROM 6 TO 8PM AND THE SHOW WILL BE ON DISPLAY THRU OCTOBER 14TH.
•Contact Info: MONDAY AUG 1, AT 6 P.M., ARTIST KATHERINE CHANG LIU WILL BE SPEAKING ON ì FINDING ONEíS VOICEî AT UCCS.
•Phone:
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•Email: frankdavey@adelphia.net
AUDITIONS FOR NUTCRACKER
Expires:08.19.2005
THE PEAK BALLET THEATRE WILL HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE "NUTCRACKER" ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST. PERFORMANCES ARE PLANNED FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER, WITH REHEARSALS SCHEDULED PREDOMINANTLY ON SATURDAYS, COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 3RD.
•Contact Info: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A DANCE CONTRACT COMMITTING TO A MINIMUM CLASS SCHEDULE, REHEARSAL TIMES AND PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS. YOUTH AUDITIONS-8/21.
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JAPANESE HANDBELL CHOIR IN THE SPRINGS
Expires:08.19.2005
A COLLEGE HANDBELL CHOIR FROM TOKYO WILL PERFORM A CONCERT AT SUNRISE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, IN COLORADO SPRINGS, AT 6:30 P.M. ON AUGUST 19TH. THERE IS NO COST, AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE CONCERT. ÝÝ
•Contact Info: HANDBELL CHOIR FROM MEIJI GAKUIN. THEY WILL BE PLAYING A VARIETY OF MUSIC, SACRED, SECULAR, AND CLASSICAL.
•Phone: For more information, contact Caroline Vose, 262-9475.
•Contact Person: CHURCH AT 2655 BRIARGATE BOULEVARD
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FREE CONCERTS IN ALAMOSA
Expires:08.20.2005
THE ALAMOSA LIVE MUSIC ASSOCIATION WILL STAGE FREE CONCERTS IN COLE PARK THIS SUMMER. THE SERIES STARTS JULY 4TH AND THEN CONTINUES ON SUNDAYS AT 6 P.M. THE ìSUNDAYS AT SIX,î SERIES TAKES A BREAK FOR THE CRESTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 7TH, THEN RETURNS THROUGH AUGUST 28TH.
•Contact Info: GO ONLINE FOR THE SCHEDULE.
•Phone:
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•Web: www.almaonline.org
•Email:
NATURE CONSERVANCY STUFF
Expires:08.20.2005
A SIX MILE GEOLOGY HIKE, FOCUSING ON THE GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF AIKEN CANYON WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH AT 9AM. THE EVENT IS FREE, BUT INTERESTED HIKERS MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT. ALSO, ANOTHER VOLUNTEER WORK DAY, IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH. AT 8AM, A POTLUCK LUNCH WILL FOLLOW.
•Contact Info: AIKEN CANYON PRESERVE IS LOCATED 12 MILES SOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS, JUST OFF HIGHWAY 115. OUR ADDRESS IS 3350 TURKEY CANYON RANCH ROAD. FOR DIRECTIONS, INTERESTED PERSONS CAN VISIT OR CALL US.
•Phone: (719.576.4336)
•Contact Person:
•Web: nature.org
•Email:
VOCAL ARTS AUDITIONS
Expires:08.20.2005
THE COLORADO VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULING AUDITIONS FOR IT'S UPCOMING SEASON. INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH AND 26TH.
•Contact Info: APPOINTMENTS BEING TAKEN THROUGH 8/20/O5.
•Phone: deborah teske at 577-4192
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.cvae.org
•Email:
"NATURE RETREAT DAY" AT MPEC
Expires:08.20.2005
THE MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER WILL HOST A "NATURE RETREAT DAY" ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST. THIS WILL BE A CHANCE TO STEP OUT OF THE FAST LANE AND BE AMONG THE PINES OF PUEBLO MOUNTAIN PARK IN BEULAH. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE HIKING, AND LEARNING ABOUT THE LOCAL PLANT AND WILDLIFE.
•Contact Info: COST: $25 MPEC MEMBERS, $30 NON-MEMBERS. DRESS FOR BEING OUTDOORS; BRING WATER, LUNCH AND SNACKS, AND A JOURNAL OR NOTEBOOK.
•Phone: Please register by calling 719-485-4444.
•Contact Person: 9161 MOUNTAIN PARK RD., BEULAH CO 81023
•Web: www.hikeandlearn.org
•Email:
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS
Expires:08.20.2005
THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE SPRINGS WILL HOLD AUDITIONS FOR ITS 2005-06 SEASON ON MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22ND, AT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 20 E. ST. VRAIN ST. IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: THE AUDITIONS WILL BE FOR ALL STRING POSITIONS AND PRINCIPAL FRENCH HORN.
•Phone: CONTACT CHARLEASE BOBO AT 635-6173.
•Contact Person:
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LEARN TO JAM
Expires:08.20.2005
PLAYERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS CAN LEARN TO JAM AT THE EAST LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER, ON SATURDAY,ÝAUG 20TH, FROM 3 - 5PM. THESE MONTHLY SESSIONS ARE BEING CO-SPONSORED BY FALL RIVER MUSIC, THE PIKES PEAK BLUES COMMUNITY AND PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT.Ý
•Contact Info: FREE (JAMS HELD MONTHLY-Ý SEPT. 10, OCT. 15, NOV. 19). HOST BAND:ÝTHE YELLOW DOG BLUES BAND
•Phone: Ý685-1861 extension 42. 531-6333
•Contact Person: EAST LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER, 5550 N. UNION BLVD.
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2005 PARADE OF HOMES
Expires:08.21.2005
THE 2005 PARADE OF HOMES WILL SHOWCASE A NUMBER OF NEW HOMES IN THE COL. SPGS. AREA. IT STARTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH AND CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST
•Contact Info: FORTY-TWO NEW HOMES IN COLORADO SPRINGS AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. $8 FOR ADULTS. CHILDREN UNDER 18 AND ADULTS 65 AND OVER WILL BE ADMITTED FREE. 10 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. EVERY DAY.
•Phone:
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•Web: www.cshba.com
•Email:
LAKE GEORGE GEM & MINERAL SHOW
Expires:08.21.2005
THE LAKE GEORGE GEM & MINERAL SHOW HAPPENS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH THROUGH THE 21ST IN BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE CO.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 303-838-8859
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: tazminerals@att.net
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
Expires:08.21.2005
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRANT WRITING USA, WILL PRESENT A TWO-DAY GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP, ON AUGUST 22ND & 23RD.Ý
•Contact Info: ALL GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.ÝTHE WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE HASAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.
•Phone: 719-549-2576
•Contact Person: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO 2200 BONFORTE BLVD. PUEBLO, CO 81001
•Web:
•Email: cora.zaletel@colostate-pueblo.edu
PILLAR IN AUGUST
Expires:08.21.2005
PILLAR IS OFFERING ANOTHER ECLECTIC MIX OF CLASSES AND EVENTS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST.
•Contact Info: CALL OR VISIT THE WEB FOR ALL THE DETAILS
•Phone: For further information, call PILLAR at 633-4991
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.visitpillar.org
•Email:
CHUCK PYLE IN ALAMOSA
Expires:08.21.2005
THE ALAMOSA LIVE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHUCK PYLE'S "SOPHISTICATED COUNTRY," SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST AT 6:00PM IN COLE PARK.
•Contact Info: HIS MUSIC MIXES WESTERN THEMES, FOLK, ROCK, COWBOY POETRY AND NEW AGE HUMOR INTO HIS UNIQUE "SOUTHWESTERN ACOUSTIC" SOUND.
•Phone:
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•Web: www.almaonline.org
•Email:
HISTORIC TOURS OF THE SPRINGS
Expires:08.23.2005
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF COL. SPGS. WILL HOST A SERIES OF HISTORIC WALKING TOURS IN THE COL. SPGS. AREA ON THURSDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING JULY 7TH AND CONTINUING THROUGH AUGUST 25TH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 573-5461
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: sherryneese@hotmail.com
PARTNERS IN HOUSING GOLF TOURNAMENT
Expires:08.25.2005
THE 2005 "PARTNERS IN HOUSING - CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT" IS COMING UP MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH, AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF COLORADO. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.
•Contact Info: 8:00AM SHOTGUN START: $165 PER PLAYER INCLUDES PLAY & LUNCH. SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
•Phone: 719-473-8890 ext. 111
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: christina@partnersinhousing.org
BEAR CREEK IN AUGUST
Expires:08.25.2005
"TERRIFIC TERRARIUMS" IS THE TITLE OF A PROGRAM AT THE BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER ON AUG. 11TH. TAKE A COURSE IN "BACKPACKING 101" ON THE 20TH. "SPEEDY SQUIRRELS" VISIT THE CENTER ON AUG. 25TH FOLLOWED BY "BUGMANIA" ON THE 27TH.
•Contact Info: CALL FOR TIMES, COSTS, RESERVATIONS, ETC.
•Phone: 520-6387
•Contact Person:
•Web:
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YOUTH BALLET AUDITIONS
Expires:08.25.2005
COLORADOíS CLASSICAL YOUTH BALLET WILL HOLD OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE 2005-06 SEASON ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH AT IT'S COL. SPGS STUDIOS. Ý
•Contact Info: 3:‚ 4:30 PM: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL STUDENTS AGES 9 AND UP. 4:30 ‚ 6 PM: ADVANCED LEVEL AGES 12 AND UP.Ý$15 FEE TO COVER COST OF MASTER CLASS W/ MS. VIKI PSIHOYOS IS REQUIRED)
•Phone: To register or for more information, please call (719) 272-7078
•Contact Person: Ý 4005 LEE VANCE VIEW, SUITE 100; COLORADO SPRINGS
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LABOR DAY ART FESTIVAL AT HELEN HUNT FALLS
Expires:08.25.2005
A LABOR DAY ART FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT HELEN HUNT FALLS IN NORTH CHEYENNE CA‹ON PARK. THERE'S CURRENTLY A CALL FOR PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION TO SHOW AT THIS OUTDOOR FESTIVAL.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Call 633-5701 for information and application form.
•Contact Person:
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FOUNTAIN CREEK IN AUGUST
Expires:08.26.2005
"SUMMER STARGAZING FOR BEGINNERS" IS SET FOR AUG. 5TH AT THE FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER. YOU CAN ALSO TAKE A "FULL MOON HIKE AT CATTAIL MARSH" ON FRIDAY, AUG. 19TH.
•Contact Info: CALL FOR TIMES COSTS RESERVATIONS, ETC.
•Phone: 520-6745
•Contact Person:
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BIKE RUN FOR MEET THE WILDERNESS
Expires:08.26.2005
GET YOUR MOTOR BIKE RUNNING FOR A FUN RIDE THROUGH 140 MILES OF SCENIC NORTHERN COLORADO. ALSO ENJOY A WESTERN BARBEQUE WITH MUSIC AND DOOR PRIZES ALL THE WHILE KNOWING THAT YOU ARE HELPING THE "MEET THE WILDERNESS' YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS" WHICH SERVES THOUSANDS OF COLORADO'S DISADVANTAGED / AT RISK YOUTH.ÝTHE RIDE IS AUGUST 28TH. Ý
•Contact Info: CHECK IN FROM 8.30 TO 10.30 AM AT THE AVON WALMART (WEST OF VAIL). BBQ AT THE 4-EAGLE RANCH IN WOLCOTT. $35 PERÝRIDER.Ý
•Phone: Space limited - Call 970-926-9376 to pre-register
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.meetthewilderness.org
•Email:
TIPI BUILDING AND UTE HERITAGE WORKSHOPS
Expires:08.26.2005
INCREASE YOUR AWARENESS OF THE UTE INDIAN PEOPLE AT THE "TIPI BUILDING AND UTE HERITAGE" WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. . THIS WORKSHOP INVOLVES HIKING ALONG A TRAIL AND WORKING TO TRANSPORT AND SET UP AN AUTHENTIC TIPI.
•Contact Info: AGE LIMIT IS 8 YEARS TO ADULT WITH A $5.00 DONATION REQUESTED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
•Phone: Call 633-5701 for more information.
•Contact Person:
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WESTCLIFFE DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL
Expires:08.26.2005
THE WESTCLIFFE DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL SHOWCASES THE NEWEST FILMMAKERS WHO SELF-FINANCE THEIR VISION AND CREATE TRULY INDEPENDENT FEATURE AND SHORT FILMS ON DIGITAL VIDEO. THE FESTIVAL WILL SCREEN 17 DV FILMS BETWEEN FRIDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH-28TH. -
•Contact Info: RATED IN TOP 10 "TRULY INDEPENDENT" FILM FESTS BY CHRIS GORE'S ULTIMATE FILM FESTIVAL GUIDE.$5 SCREENING PROGRAM (AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR). FREE ADMISSION AND A LA CARTE BAR/MENU AT PARTIES.
•Phone: 719-783-9283
•Contact Person: ALL ABOARD WESTCLIFFE TRAIN DEPOT, 110 ROSITA AVENUE, WESTCLIFFE, COLORADO
•Web: WestcliffeDigitalFilmFestival.com
•Email:
BLAINE BOWMAN AND HIS GOOD TIME BAND
Expires:08.26.2005
BLAINE BOWMAN AND HIS GOOD TIME BAND WILL PERFORM A FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT ON AUGUST 21ST, AT 6:00 P.M. YOU'LL HEAR A MIX OF BLUES, WESTERN SWING, ROCK, COUNTRY, JAZZ, AND SOUTHERN GOSPEL.
•Contact Info: SHOW AT LIVING WATERS CHURCH - 4360 BRADLEY RD. IN COL. SPGS.
•Phone: 390-5081
•Contact Person:
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"FIDDLES, VITTLES & VINO"
Expires:08.27.2005
ROCK LEDGE RANCH HISTORIC SITE WILL PRESENT "FIDDLES, VITTLES & VINO" - THE SOUTHERN COLORADO BLUEGRASS AND CULINARY ARTS FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 27TH, FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE MUSIC FROM BLUEGRASS BANDS, LIKE THE BADLY BENT AND SONS & BROTHERS BAND, PLUS TASTINGS FROM OVER 20 OF COLORADO SPRINGS MOST CREATIVE CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING SENCHA, THE WAREHOUSE, THE BLACK BEAR, AND PETITE MAISON AMONG OTHERS.
•Contact Info: AND MUCH MUCH MORE. ADVANCE PURCHASE: $25.00 ADULTS DAY OF EVENT: $30.00 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE.
•Phone: 719=578=6777
•Contact Person: 30TH & GATEWAY ROAD ACROSS FROM GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR CENTER
•Web: www.rockledgerendezvous.com
•Email:
FRIENDS OF THE PEAK
Expires:08.27.2005
"FRIENDS OF THE PEAK" ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES AND SKILLS TO WORK ON TRAILS. FOOD AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED. THE FRIENDS WILL BE WORKING ON THE "RING THE PEAK" TRAIL ON AUGUST 27TH & 28TH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 471-3145
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.fotp.com
•Email:
FAMILY LITERACY PROJECT LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Expires:08.30.2005
THE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES TO ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. TRAINING IS PROVIDED AND KNOWLEDGE OF A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH IS NOT REQUIRED. TIME COMMITMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS IS ABOUT 4-8 HOURS A WEEK.
•Contact Info: CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY HELD TUES / THURS EVENINGS 7-9PM AT OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH, 2715 E. PIKES PEAK AVE. LIMITED CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS.
•Phone: Please contact Margaret Cordova at 633-7204 ext. 15 to find out about the next volunteer orientation.
•Contact Person:
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SEE THE WORLDíS LARGEST PUBLISHED BOOK
Expires:08.30.2005
THE WORLDíS LARGEST PUBLISHED BOOKÖÖÖ..ABOUT ONE OF THE WORLDíS SMALLEST COUNTRIES, BHUTAN, IS ON DISPLAY AT THE WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY. THE BOOK WILL BE SHOWN TUESDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS AT 2:30 PM AND ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT 2 PM THROUGH THE SUMMER.Ý
•Contact Info: THE BOOK IS NEARLY 5 FT TALL AND OPENS TO ABOUT 7 FT. IT IS A GORGEOUS PHOTO BOOK WITH SOME PICTURES SPANNING 2 PAGES. FREE TO SEE.
•Phone: Phyllis Delaney, 687-9281, ext. 130
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CASA VOLUNTEERS NEDED
Expires:08.30.2005
VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN ADVOCATING FOR ABUSED CHILDREN IN LOCAL COURTROOMS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THE NEXT TRAINING WHICH BEGINS SEPT. 22ND. THERE WILL BE AN ìOPEN HOUSEî AT CASA, (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) , AT 5:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO LEARN MORE.
•Contact Info: THIS TRAINING IS THE FIRST TIME CASA WILL OFFER AN INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO CANNOT ATTEND ALL 12 SESSIONS OF TRAINING. NO LATER THAN AUG. 30 TO APPLY FOR THE TRAINING.
•Phone: Jerri Miller, 447-9898 Ext. 1008
•Contact Person: CASA - 701 S. CASCADE AVE.
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HELP WITH HOME WINTERIZATION
Expires:08.31.2005
"REBUILDING TOGETHER', A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE HOME REPAIR TO SENIOR CITIZENS, LOW INCOME, AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS, IS JOINING WITH COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES TO WINTERIZE HOMES IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION.Ý
•Contact Info: IF YOUR HOME NEEDS REPAIR BEFORE COLD WEATHER ARRIVES, PLEASE CALL , AND ASK ABOUT WARM-4-WINTER.
•Phone: Rebuilding Together, 634-4115
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WES GOES TO NEW MEXICO
Expires:09.01.2005
THE WOMAN'S EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLORADO COLLEGE IS SPONSORING THE FOURTH IN A SERIES OF GUIDED TOURS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS. THE TRIP WILL INCLUDE VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NEW MEXICO DURING SEPT. OF '05.
•Contact Info: ESTIMATED FEE OF $650 PER PERSON INCLUDES A $100 TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE WES SCHOLARSHIP FUND. TRANSPORTATION IS IN A COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY BUS. MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
•Phone: To find out more, contact Marianne Stoller at (719) 634-4278, or Linda Crissey at (719) 630-7999
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•Email: mstoller@ColoradoCollege.edu
JOBS FOR SENIORS
Expires:09.01.2005
JOB OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER THROUGH THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-635-3579
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WOODLAND MUSIC SERIES
Expires:09.01.2005
THE WOODLAND MUSIC SERIES WILL PRESENT A 3 WEEKEND PROGRAM OF DIVERSE MUSIC THIS SUMMER. THE PROGRAMS WILL SHOWCASE LOCAL AND NATIONAL TALENT AT THE UTE PASS CULTURAL CENTER IN WOODLAND PARK.
•Contact Info: JULY 8TH & 9TH; AUG. 12TH &13TH; SEPT. 9TH & 10TH.
•Phone: 687-5284
•Contact Person: 210 E. MIDLAND
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LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PROGRAM
Expires:09.01.2005
THE "LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER" PROGRAM TEACHES BEAUTY TECHNIQUES TO CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT IN ORDER TO HELP THEM COMBAT APPEARANCE RELATED SIDE EFFECTS. IF YOU ARE A LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST WILLING TO VOLUNTEER OR A CANCER PATIENT CURRENTLY UNDERGOING TREATMENT AND ARE INTERESTED IN THE LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PROGRAM, CALL OR VISIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCITY WEBSITE.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.cancer.org
•Email:
THEATERWORKS PRESENTS MACBETH
Expires:09.01.2005
SHAKESPEAREíS "MACBETH" WILL INAUGURATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF THEATREWORKS THIS SUMMER.Ý THE PRODUCTION WILL OPEN IN LONE TREE JULY 28TH-JULY 31ST BEFORE CONTINUING TO SALIDA (AUGUST 4TH-6TH) AND HOLYOKE (AUGUST 12TH-13TH), AND THEN COMING HOME TO COLORADO SPRINGS.Ý THE SHOW WILL RUN IN THE DUSTY LOO BON VIVANT THEATER AUGUST 19TH THRU SEPTEMBER 4TH.
•Contact Info: RESERVED SEATS ARE $22-$25.ÝC.S. SHOWS WED-SAT AT 7:30PM, SAT. MATINEES AT 2PM, AND SUN. AT 4PM.Ý GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS FREE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.Ý
•Phone: 719-262-3232 for more information
•Contact Person: BON VIVANT THEATER LOCATED AT 3955 CRAGWOOD DRIVE (NEAR THE CORNER OF UNION AND AUSTIN BLUFFS)
•Web: www.uccstheatreworks.com
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STARSMORE STUFF
Expires:09.01.2005
THERE'S ALWAYS LOTS TO DO AT THE STARMORE DISCOVERY CENTER DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. INCLUDED ARE GUIDED HIKES IN NORTH CHEYENNE CANYON, THE CLIMBING WALL, AND PROGRAMS ABOUT THE LOCAL WILDLIFE. ALSO, IF YOU ENJOY TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN ABOUT NATURE IN A BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SETTING, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER.
•Contact Info: DON'T FORGET THE TIPI BUILDING WORKSHOP.
•Phone: Please call 578-6146 for more information.
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.TFOCC.ORG WWW.SPRINGSGOV.COM
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FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL
Expires:09.02.2005
THE FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF PERFORMANCES WITH ANOTHER STELLAR LINEUP ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND. THAT'S FRIDAY SEPT 2ND THROUGH THE 4TH. THIS YEARS EVENT FEATURES PERFORMANCES BY TONY FURTADO, MOLLIE O'BRIAN, THE PAGOSA HOT STRINGS, AND MANY MORE.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: info on tickets and onsite camping call 877-472-4672
•Contact Person:
•Web: folkwest.com
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THEATREWORKS KICKS OFF ITS 30TH WITH "MACBETH"
Expires:09.03.2005
THEATREWORKS KICKS OFF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH "MACBETH" AT THE 23RD ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL. THE SHOW WILL RUN IN THE DUSTY LOO BON VIVANT THEATER LOCATED AT 3955 CRAGWOOD DRIVE AUGUST 19TH THRU SEPTEMBER 4TH. FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE GIVEN OUT ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWTIME ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.Ý
•Contact Info: SHOWS WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY AT 7:30PM, SATURDAY MATINEES AT 2PM, AND SUNDAYS AT 4PM.Ý RESERVED SEATS ARE $22. CALL FOR INFO ON OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS.
•Phone: Call 719-262-3232 for more information
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•Web: www.uccstheatreworks.com
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"A WALK THROUGH NATURE 2005"
Expires:09.05.2005
THE PIKES PEAK GROUP OF THE SIERRA CLUB HAS PUT OUT A CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR A NATURE THEMED, JURIED ART SHOW. THE SHOW, "A WALK THROUGH NATURE 2005", IS THE FIRST ANNUAL ART SHOW BENEFITING THE CLUB. FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH. AND THE OPENING RECEPTION IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH.
•Contact Info: ARTIST ENTRY FEE IS $20 FOR UP TO 5 PIECES. FIRST PLACE -$150, SECOND PLACE $100, AND THIRD PLACE $50. IT THEN RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER 8TH. AT OPTICAL REVERB GALLERY.
•Phone: Sherry Moldenhauer, Producer 719-660-3423
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.awalkthroughnature.com
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1880'S BASEBALL GAME
Expires:09.05.2005
ROCK LEDGE RANCH HISTORIC SITE WILL BE THE PLACE FOR AN 1880'S BASEBALL GAME ON LABOR DAY, SEPT. 5TH. THE LOCAL TEAM, THE CAMP CREEK CLOUD BUSTERS, TAKE ON THEIR IN STATE RIVAL, DENVER'S COLORADO ALL STARS. THE GAME BEGINS AT NOON.
•Contact Info: BRING A PICNIC OR BUY A HOT DOG AND SARSPARILLA. ADMISSION: $5ADULTS; $3 SENIORS & TEENS (13-18); $1CHILDREN 6-12, UNDER 6 FREE; LIVING HISTORY ASSN. MEMBERS FREE
•Phone: 719-578-6777
•Contact Person: SITE AT 30TH ST. & GATEWAY RD. ACROSS FROM GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR CENTER
•Web: www.rockledgeranch.com
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SPRINGS UTILITIES ENERGY CONTEST
Expires:09.10.2005
THE COLORADO ENERGY SCIENCE CENTER AND A NUMBER OF CO-SPNSORS ARE PARTNERING TO PRESENT A CONTEST IN WHICH SPRINGS UTLITY CUSTOMERS CAN WIN ENERGY RELATED HOME IMPROVEMENTS.
•Contact Info: WORTH MORE THAN $20,000. ENTRY FORMS SHOULD BE IN JULY BILLS. CONTEST ENDS 9/15/05.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.energyscience.org
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GREEK FESTIVAL IN PUEBLO
Expires:09.10.2005
ST. JOHN'S GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN PUEBLO WILL HOST A GREEK FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 10TH AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 11TH. TOURS OF THE CHURCH, WHICH IS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE.
•Contact Info: GREEK FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING, VENDORS AND FUN.
•Phone: Connie, 719-566-1716
•Contact Person: ST. JOHN'S, 1000 SPRUCE STREET, PUEBLO
•Web: www.stjohngoc-pueblo.org
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ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN HEAD START
Expires:09.15.2005
THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT / HEAD START IS NOW ENROLLING FOR FREE PRESCHOOL AND INFANT / TODDLER PROGRAMS. ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ENROLLED IN CPCD'S PROGRAMS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
•Contact Info: CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON BUILDING BASIC PRE-MATH AND PRE-READING SKILLS. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE WELCOME, AND CHILDREN RECEIVE THERAPY AS PART OF THE DAILY CURRICULUM.
•Phone: Call 635-1536 to learn more.
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A WALK THROUGH NATURE 2005
Expires:09.16.2005
"A WALK THROUGH NATURE 2005" IS THE ÝTHE 1ST ANNUAL ALL-ARTS ART SHOW BENEFITING THE PIKES PEAK GROUP OF THE SIERRA CLUB. IT WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 16TH - OCTOBER 8TH, WITH THE OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, FROM 5:00PM TO 9:00PM AT THE OPTICAL REVERB GALLERY, LOCATED AT 3125 SINTON ROAD IN COLORADO SPRINGS.Ý
•Contact Info: THIS IS A JURIED ALL ARTS SHOW FEATURING VARIOUS ARTISTIC MEDIA. THE THEME OF THE SHOW IS NATURE.Ý SO WE ARE LOOKING FOR NATURE-THEMED ART TO FILL THE SHOW. Ý
•Phone: 719.210.9799ÝÝ 719.684.9439
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.awalkthroughnature.com
•Email: sherry@awalkthroughnature.com
HELP NEEDED AT THE OL' FARM (VENETUCCI)
Expires:09.22.2005
THE PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING THE TASK OF RESTORING THE MUCH BELOVED VENETUCCI (VEN EH TOO CHEE) FARM -ÝVOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FORÝ"PROJECT 400",ÝSCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24TH AND 25TH. PROJECTS RANGE FROM FENCE REPAIR TO PUMPKIN WAGON REBUILDING, HOMESTEAD AND BARN REPAIRS, TREE TRIMMING AND MORE.Ý
•Contact Info: SIGNUP ONLINE ORÝCALL. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, A LITTLE MUSIC AND REFRESHING BEVERAGES PROVIDED. VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
•Phone: 389-1251
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ppcf.org
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CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL ALLIANCE NEEDS YOU
Expires:09.23.2005
THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL ALLIANCE WILL CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY ON SEPTEMBER 24TH BY BUILDING A SECTION OF TRAIL IN ARAPAHOE AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS. THE GROUP IS ALSO SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO RECONSTRUCT A SECTION OF TRAIL NEAR GALENA LAKE IN PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FORESTS, FROM AUGUST 14TH TO 21ST. Ý
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Kimberley Horn, at 888-909-CDTA
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.cdtrail.org
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MONUMENT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
Expires:09.26.2005
A FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR HAPPENS IN MONUMENT VALLEY PARK ON MONDAYS THROUGH SEPT. 26TH.
•Contact Info: OFF OF BIJOU ON WESTVIEW PL. 8AM -2PM. LOTS O' STUFF - CHECK IT OUT.
•Phone: 635-0944
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PRESERVE THE VENETUCCI FARM
Expires:09.30.2005
ÝTHE VENETUCCI (VEN UH TOO CHEE) FARM, ESTABLISHED IN THE 1930íS, GAINED RECOGNITION FOR GIVING AWAY LITERALLY MILLIONS OF HOMEGROWN PUMPKINS TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AREA. THE PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ASPIRES TO UPHOLD THIS TRADITION, AS WELL AS TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN AGRICULTURE AND TO CREATE A RURAL SETTING FOR COMMUNITY GATHERINGS.
•Contact Info: LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING / MAKING DONATIONS TO PRESERVE IN PERPETUITY THE MUCH BELOVEDÝVENETUCCI FARM ONLINE OR BY CALLING.
•Phone: 389-1251ÝÝ
•Contact Person:
•Web: ppcf.org
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STATE HISTORICAL FUND GRANTS
Expires:09.30.2005
THE STATE HISTORICAL FUND, A PROGRAM OF THE COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AWARDS GRANTS TO PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESERVE COLORADO'S ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SHF'S NEXT GRANT ROUND IS OCTOBER 1ST, 2005. Ý
•Contact Info: FUNDS PROVIDED BY TAX REVENUES ON LIMITED-STAKES GAMING.GRANTS HAVE HELPED PRESERVE THOUSANDS OF IMPORTANT STRUCTURES IN ALL 64 COLORADO COUNTIES
•Phone: Laurie Dunklee, SHF public relations specialist, at 303.866.2049.
•Contact Person: 225 EAST 16TH AVENUE, SUITE 950Ý DENVER, COLORADO 80203Ý
•Web: www.coloradohistory-oahp.org
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PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS MEETINGS
Expires:10.01.2005
AS OF AUGUST 1ST, 2005, THERE WILL BE A NEW MEETING LOCATION FOR PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR SPOUSES OR PARTNERS. THE MEETINGS ARE HELD THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT SEPTEMBER DUE TO HOLIDAY) AT THE MEMORIAL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER (PREVIOUSLY MONTGOMERY WARD'S) 2420 E. PIKES PEAK AVENUE.THERE IS ALSO A WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO.
•Contact Info: ENTER THE SOUTHWEST DOORS BENEATH THE 2420 SIGN. MEETINGS START AT 5:30 PM IN CLASSROOM A. OPEN TO ALL REGARDLESS OF TREATMENT LOCATION, NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.
•Phone:
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•Web: User.aol.com/SpringsPCa
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PPCC HELPS WOMEN BACK TO SCHOOL
Expires:10.01.2005
THE PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMENíS RE-ENTRY PROGRAM OFFERS A SERIES OF FUN AND INFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN WHO ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL. THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE AND INFORMAL, AND OFFER LOTS OF SUPPORT AND INSIDER TIPS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: . For information, call 540-7501
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: sheila.bieker@ppcc.edu
DONATE FREQUENT FLIER MILES
Expires:10.01.2005
AIR TRAVEL IS A BIG PART OF MAKING KIDSí WISHES COME TRUE FOR THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO. YOU CAN HELP THE CAUSE BY DONATING YOUR FREQUENT FLIER MILES.ÝÝ
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 1-800-3-6-6-WISH.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.wishcolorado.org
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BOGUS CREDIT REPORT WEBSITES
Expires:10.01.2005
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF SOUTHERN COLORADO IS ADVISING CONSUMERS TO BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN ORDERING COPIES OF CREDIT REPORTS ON-LINE. AS MORE CONSUMERS LEARN ABOUT A NEW FEDERAL LAW THAT ENTITLES EVERY US CITIZEN TO OBTAIN A FREE COPY OF THEIR CREDIT REPORT EACH YEAR, REQUESTS ARE UP, BUT SO IS THE NUMBER OF BOGUS WEBSITES.
•Contact Info: THERE'S AN ESTIMATED 233 IMPOSTER DOMAINS. SOME OF THESE SOLICIT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND THEN SELL THEM; ONLY OFFICIAL SITE IS LISTED ABOVE.
•Phone: you may also order a report by calling toll-free 1 877-322-8228.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.annualcreditreport.com
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CHARTER HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONÝPROGRAM
Expires:10.10.2005
REGISTRATION FORÝTHE FALL 2006ÝCHEYENNE MOUNTAIN CHARTER ACADEMY'S HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONÝPROGRAM IS UNDERWAY. THE PROGAM PROVIDES TUITION-FREE ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS INCLUDING LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, MUSIC AND ART, SPANISH AND HANDS ON SCIENCE.Ý
•Contact Info: YES THE SCIENCE CLASS EVEN INCLUDES DISECTON.
•Phone: Call the CMCA Homeschool Connection today at 471-1999."Ý
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FRONT RANGE HERB SOCIETY MEETINGS
Expires:10.15.2005
THE FRONT RANGE HERB SOCIETY MEETS THE 4TH TUES. OF EVERY MONTH.
•Contact Info: (NO MEETING IN DECEMBER) CALL OR E-MAIL FOR TIMES & LOCATIONS.
•Phone: Debbie at 719/534-9070
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: debseibert@earthlink.net
5TH FAMILY THEATER SEASON
Expires:11.01.2005
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION PRESENTS IT'S 5TH FAMILY THEATER SEASON AT THE PIKES PEAK CENTER. THIS YEAR'S SEASON ONCE AGAIN OFFERS FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY ENTERTAINING, LITERACY-BASED PRODUCTIONS AT AN AFFORDABLE COST.
•Contact Info: SINGLE TICKETS $10. SEASON TICKETS $40. LOOK FOR THE SEASON BROCHURE AT CELEBRATION PLACE AND ALL AREA PIKES PEAK LIBRARIES. RUNS NOVEMBER 05 - APRIL 06
•Phone: Call 520-SHOW for tickets
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ticketswest.com
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ENERGY IN THE ROCKIES: PANEL DISCUSSION
Expires:04.05.2006
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH, A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH RESEARCHERS PATRICK HOLMES AND BRYAN HURLBUTT WILL COVER ìENERGY IN THE ROCKIES: PATTERNS, TRENDS, AND ASSESSMENT.î THE DISCUSSION IS PART OF THE STATE OF THE ROCKIES CONFERENCE AND BEGINS AT 1:30 P.M., IN ARMSTRONG HALL.
•Contact Info: MICHELLE SULLIVAN, WYOMING RANCHER AND PRESIDENT OF UCROSS FOUNDATION, AND JOHN NIELSEN, ENERGY PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES, WILL RESPOND.
•Phone: 389-6607
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AMORY LOVINS ATCC
Expires:04.05.2006
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH, AMORY LOVINS, CEO AND FOUNDER OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE, PRESENTS ìWINNING THE OIL ENDGAME: WHAT ROLE FOR THE ROCKIES?î AS PART OF THE STATE OF THE ROCKIES CONFERENCE. THE FREE TALK BEGINS AT 3:30 P.M., IN ARMSTRONG HALL.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 389-6607
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