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CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE

Expires:10.03.2008
RICHARD LOUV, INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AUTHOR AND SPEAKER, CAPTURED THE NATION'S ATTENTION WITH HIS BOOK, "THE LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS." HIS TALK, ON OCTOBER 3RD, KICKS OFF THE NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE WEEKEND IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION OCTOBER 3RD THROUGH THE 5TH. THIS EVENT IS INTENDED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE AND OUTSIDE ACTIVITY IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CHILDREN.
•Contact Info: PIKES PEAK CENTER, 190 S. CASCADE AVE., COLORADO SPRINGS7-9PM TICKETS AVAILABLE THRU TICKETS WEST 719-520-SHOW
•Phone: 719-471-0910 X106
•Contact Person: JAN EITEL
•Web: WWW.CATAMOUNTINSTITUTE.ORG
•Email: YOUNT@CATAMOUNTINSTITUTE.ORG

NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE

Expires:10.03.2008
SANBORN WESTERN CAMPS AND THE HIGH TRAILS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER INVITES YOU FOR A VISIT IN THE MOUNTAINS JUST WEST OF COLORADO SPRINGS. THERE WILL BE A SERIES OF FUN, EDUCATIONAL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GET CHILDREN OUTSIDE AND EXCITED ABOUT THE OUTDOORS DURING THE NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 3RD AND 4TH.
•Contact Info: FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. A COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FROM 1-2 P.M. FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
•Phone: 719.748.3341
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.sanbornwesterncamps.com
•Email:

CSU-PUEBLO 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Expires:10.04.2008
RAFFLE TICKETS ARE FOR SALE FOR A 75TH ANNIVERSARY QUILT DESIGNED BY TWO CSU-PUEBLO STAFF MEMBERS. THEIR GOAL WAS TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT WILL BRING BACK FOND MEMORIES OF THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY, AS WELL AS RAISE MONEY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND SO THAT DESERVING STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE A QUALITY EDUCATION. THE DRAWING FOR THE QUILT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT THE UNIVERSITY'S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION.
•Contact Info: TICKETS: $1/PER TICKET OR $5/PER 6 TICKETS
•Phone: 719-549-2110
•Contact Person: DURAN
•Web:
•Email: SHIRLEY.DURAN@COLOSTATE-PUEBLO.EDU

OKTOBERFEST!

Expires:10.04.2008
GET OUT THE LEDERHOSEN AND DUST OFF THE BEER STEIN. IT'S OKTOBERFEST TIME! LA VETA'S 22ND ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH ON MAIN STREET.
•Contact Info: 10AM-6PM
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PALMER LAKE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR

Expires:10.04.2008
THE PALMER LAKE ART GROUP HOLDS ITS 35TH ANNUAL JURIED CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 IN THE PALMER LAKE TOWN HALL. PROCEEDS WILL HELP PROVIDE ART SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING TRI LAKES SENIORS.
•Contact Info: 10-4: 9AM-5PM. 10-5: 10AM-4PM. I-25 TO EXIT 161, WHICH IS HIGHWAY 105. WEST 4 MILES TO PALMER LAKE. FOLLOW SIGNS TO TOWN HALL.
•Phone: 719-487-1329, margarete seagraves
•Contact Person: PALMER LAKE ART GROUP
•Web:
•Email: plagpublicity@aol.com

NEW, BEGINNING TAI CHI CLASSES

Expires:10.04.2008
BEGINNING TAI CHI CLASSES WILL START ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT THE LA VETA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
•Contact Info: SATURDAY MORNINGS AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FOR THE REST OF OCTOBER THE COST IS $20 A MONTH OR $5 PER CLASS.
•Phone: 719-742-5193
•Contact Person: 105 W. RYUS (ACROSS FROM THE PARK) IN LA VETA
•Web:
•Email: Peggy.Zehring@gmail.com

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE

Expires:10.04.2008
THE MOUNTAIN SHADOW RIDERS, LOCAL CHAPTER OF WOMEN ON WHEELS, ANNOUNCES THE 8TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH IN COLORADO SPRINGS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE LOCAL AFFILIATE OF THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE FOUNDATION.
•Contact Info: START LOCATION: WESTERN OMELETTE, 16 S. WALNUT (JUST WEST OF I-25)END LOCATION: INDIGO JOE'S SPORTS PUB & RESTAURANT, 6120 BARNES ROADREGISTRATION: 8:30-10AM REGISTRATION DONATION: $10
•Phone: 719-352-7885
•Contact Person: SANDRA SEIDELL
•Web: WWW.MOUNTAINSHADOWRIDERS.COM
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NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR

Expires:10.04.2008
THE AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY PRESENTS A TOUR IN COL. SPGS. AND ON THE CC CAMPUS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. CHECK OUT PROJECT DISPLAYS, GUEST SPEAKERS, EXHIBITS, VENDORS, SOLAR COOKING, INFO, THE SUS BUS, AND MORE.
•Contact Info: FREE ADMISSION. TOUR MAPS $5.
•Phone: Leave a message at 439-6650 any time
•Contact Person: COLORADO COLLEGE TUTT SCIENCE CENTER 1112 N NEVADA
•Web: www.NationalSolarTour.org
•Email: SolarTourCS@gmail.com

BALLOT ISSUES PRESENTATION

Expires:10.04.2008
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN PRESENT A BALLOT ISSUES PRESENTATIONFROM 9:30 - 11:30 A.M., ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH. IN SLOCUM COMMONS, LOCATED ON THE COLORADO COLLEGE CAMPUS.
•Contact Info: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. STATEWIDE ISSUES APPEARING ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. A DISCUSSION WILL BE HELD AFTER A BRIEF RECESS.
•Phone: Please RSVP to Mary Alice at 633-2376.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.LWVPPR.org
•Email:

WALDEN CHAMBER MUSIC

Expires:10.05.2008
THE WALDEN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS ITS FIRST SEASON CONCERT ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT 3 PM AT THE STEAMPLANT THEATER. TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE SALIDA AND BUENA VISTA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND AT THE DOOR PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE.
•Contact Info: WITH VIOLINIST MARIA SCHLEUNING AND PIANIST JO BOATRIGHT. COST FOR ADULT TICKETS IS $15 AND$8 FOR STUDENT TICKETS.
•Phone: For more information, contact Marie at 719-395-2097,
•Contact Person: SACKETT G STREETS, INSALIDA.
•Web: www.waldenchambermusic.org
•Email:

FLU VACCINES

Expires:10.05.2008
THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING QUICK, CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE FLU VACCINES IN COLORADO SPRINGS FROM OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH THE FLU SEASON. THE VNA WILL HOST FLU IMMUNIZATION CLINICS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, AND EVERY SATURDAY. A DRIVE-THRU CLINIC WILL BE OPEN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS EAST LIBRARY.
•Contact Info: VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, 5373 N. UNION BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGSCOLORADO SPRINGS EAST LIBRARY, 5550 N. UNION BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGSTUES.&THURS. 2-6PM SAT. 9AM-1PM SUNDAY DRIVE-THRU NOON-4PMFLU SHOTS $25/ FLUMIST $35/ PNEUMONIA SHOTS $40
•Phone: 303-698-6378
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.VNACOLORADO.ORG
•Email:

PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT

Expires:10.05.2008
THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT PRESENTS A LITERARY PROGRAM TITLED, "HIGH COUNTRY LEGACY OF INEZ HUNT: POET, BIOGRAPHER, AND HISTORIAN" ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT THE PENROSE LIBRARY. ENJOY A SPECIAL POETRY RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION OF THE HUNT FAMILY PAPERS IN THE LIBRARY'S ARCHIVES BY THE PUBLISHED AUTHOR, INEZ HUNT.
•Contact Info: PENROSE LIBRARY, CARNEGIE READING ROOM, 20 NORTH CASCADE, C/S2-3:30PM
•Phone: 719-531-6333 X2256
•Contact Person:
•Web: PPLD.ORG
•Email:

GRIEF SUPPORT

Expires:10.05.2008
ROCKRIMMON CHURCH HERE IN COLORADO SPRINGS PROVIDES GRIEF SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES TO DEATH. THE NEXT SESSION WILL BE STARTING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH AND WILL RUN THROUGH JANUARY 5TH, 2009.
•Contact Info: GROUP MEETS FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. ON MONDAY AT 4301 FOREST HILL ROAD.
•Phone: more information, call630-0416.
•Contact Person:
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JUAN WILLIAMS AT THE BROADMOOR

Expires:10.06.2008
JUAN WILLIAMS COMES TO THE BROADMOOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH IN SUPPORT OF THE 1ST ANNUAL "MAN-UP LUNCHEON". JUAN TALKS ABOUT THE CULTURE OF FAILURE THAT UNDERMINES MINORITIES IN AMERICA AND BRINGS A MESSAGE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF EMPOWERMENT. JUAN WILLIAMS IS ONE OF AMERICAS LEADING POLITICAL WRITERS AND THINKERS. YOU MAY HAVE SEEN HIM ON FOX NEWS, HEARD HIM ON NPR, READ HIS ARTICLES IN THE WASHINGTON POST, OR READ ONE OF HIS ACCLAIMED BOOKS.
•Contact Info: DONT MISS JUANS RIVETING PRESENTATION ON THE CRISIS IN MINORITY EDUCATION AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT.
•Phone: To see Juan Williams, just call 329-0908
•Contact Person: PRESENTED BY THE PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION.
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EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL INDUSTRY AWARDS

Expires:10.06.2008
THE 3RD ANNUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECEPTION WILL BE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLROOM AT THE BROADMOOR HOTEL. THIS SPECIAL EVENT WILL HONOR THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF LOCAL PRIMARY EMPLOYERS TO THE ECONOMY AND PEOPLE OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION.
•Contact Info: 5PM $15/PER PERSON
•Phone: 719-884-2832
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coloradosprings.org
•Email:

PHI DELTA KAPPA

Expires:10.08.2008
PHI DELTA KAPPA, CHAPTER 1205 IS HAVING THEIR INAUGURAL DINNER AND MEETING OF THE 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB IN COLORADO SPRINGS. ALAN GOTTLIEB, FROM DENVER'S PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BUSINESS COALITION, WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER.
•Contact Info: COLORADO SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, 3333 TEMPLETON GAP ROAD, C/SDINNER @6PM, SPEAKER @ 7PM
•Phone: 719-684-7860
•Contact Person: ROGER PIWOWARSKI
•Web: WWW.PDK1205.ORG
•Email:

MONEY OF THE CIVIL WAR

Expires:10.09.2008
THE MONEY MUSEUM PRESENTS A HOUSE DIVIDED: MONEY OF THE CIVIL WAR. THE EXHIBIT OPENS WITH A FREE PUBLIC RECEPTION FROM 5 TO 7 P.M. ON OCTOBER 9TH AND WILL RUN THROUGH FALL 2009.
•Contact Info: MUSEUM IS OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., SATURDAY FROM 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M., AND SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 5 P.M
•Phone: 632-2646
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.money.org
•Email:

"HAZE"

Expires:10.09.2008
HAZE IS A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY THAT ADDRESSES THE NATIONAL CRISIS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE AND HAZING ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, THE FILM WILL BE SCREENED ON THE CC CAMPUS.
•Contact Info: 7 P.M.,ARMSTRONG THEATRE, 14 E. CACHE LA POUDRE ST., $5, $3 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER INFORMATION DESK, 902 N. CASCADE AVE.,
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY WORNER CAMPUS CENTER AND CAMPUS ACTIVITIES.
•Web: Ticketswest.com
•Email:

ON THE ROAD TO BENT'S FORT

Expires:10.09.2008
EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM'S ON THE ROAD TO BENT'S FORT HAPPENS SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH. TRAVELERS WILL LEAVE THE MUSEUM AT 8:30 A.M. FOR BENT'S OLD FORT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE 1830'S AND 1840'S. THERE, THEY WILL EXPERIENCE THE FORT'S FUR TRADE ENCAMPMENTS OF TRADERS, TRAPPERS, MILITARY AND AMERICAN INDIANS. NEXT STOP IS THE KOSHARE INDIAN MUSEUM WITH A TOUR OF ITS SOUTHWESTERN ART.
•Contact Info: THE COST, WHICH INCLUDES ADMISSIONS, IS $45; RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 9. .
•Phone: Call the museum at 583-0453 for reservations
•Contact Person: THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT 301 NORTH UNION IN PUEBLO
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AERIAL PROJECT BANDALOOP

Expires:10.10.2008
THE SHARP VERTICAL WALLS OF THE NEW CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER WILL REDEFINE THE WORDS DANCE FLOOR AS DANCERS FROM THE AERIAL PROJECT BANDALOOP STRAP ON THEIR HARNESSES AND CREATE A UNIQUE BLEND OF DANCE, SPORT, RITUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS. THE WORLD-RENOWNED AERIAL DANCE COMPANY WILL PRESENT THREE SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCES OCT. 10-12 AS PART OF THE DEDICATION OF COLORADO COLLEGES NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS BUILDING, LOCATED AT 825 N. CASCADE AVE.
•Contact Info: THE BUILDING WAS DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT ANTOINE PREDOCK. ALL THREE PERFORMANCES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ColoradoCollege.edu/News_Events/Photos www.projectbandaloop.org
•Email:

THE ECONOMIC FORECAST FOR 2009

Expires:10.10.2008
THE TWELFTH ANNUAL SOUTHERN COLORADO ECONOMIC FORUM WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH IN THE HERITAGE BALLROOM OF THE ANTLERS HILTON HOTEL IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE DENVER MAYOR, JOHN HICKENLOOPER.
•Contact Info: ANTLERS HILTON HOTEL, 4 SOUTH CASCADE AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS7AM-12PM
•Phone:
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•Web: WWW.SOUTHERNCOLORADOECONOMICFORUM.COM
•Email:

ABNORMAL FORMAL"

Expires:10.10.2008
TEMPLE BEIT TORAH, THE REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION OF COLORADO SPRINGS, IS HOLDING A BENEFIT AT COLORADO COLLEGE'S BEMIS HALL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH. THE EVENT, WHICH BEGINS AT 6:30 PM, IS CALLED THE ABNORMAL FORMAL. AND WILL FEATURE DINNER, DANCING AND A SILENT AUCTION.
•Contact Info: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FORMERLY USED FORMAL ATTIRE AND COMFORTABLE SHOES SUGGESTED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 10. TICKETS $25-$30.
•Phone: Call Temple Beit Torah at for reservations 719-573-0841
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.beit-torah.org
•Email:

CURIOSITY UNLIMITED

Expires:10.10.2008
CURIOSITY UNLIMITED'S FACULTY LECTURE PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH IN THE UNVERSITY CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS. THE GUEST SPEAKER, STEVE W. KIRKHAM, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT UCCS, WILL DISCUSS THE CURRENT AND FUTURE STATUS OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AT UCCS.
•Contact Info: UNIVERSITY CENTER, ROOM 124, UCCS, AUSTIN BLUFFS PARKWAY, C/S9:30-11AM
•Phone: 719-527-8036
•Contact Person: DEANNA
•Web:
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ALTERED BOOKS

Expires:10.10.2008
ABOUT A DOZEN 'ALTERED BOOKS' WILL BE DISPLAYED AT WOODRUFF MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN LA JUNTA AS A PART OF THE ART WALK ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH. THE EXHIBIT WILL BE OPEN DURING LIBRARY HOURS OF 1 TO 5 P.M. OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE ART WALK INCLUDE ART SHOWS AT THE KOSHARE INDIAN MUSEUM, AND CRAFT BOOTHS SET UP IN THE 400 BLOCK OF SAN JUAN.
•Contact Info: THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDING ANY OF THE EVENTS.
•Phone: For more information call Nancy Bennett 719-384-2154.
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HARVEST FESTIVAL

Expires:10.11.2008
THROUGH OCTOBER 11TH THE COLORADO FARM AND ART MARKET PRESENTS THE HARVEST FESTIVAL WHICH WILL INCLUDE : CHEF DEMOS, BANDS/ MUSICIANS, AND LOCAL PRODUCE SO FRESH IT MUST BE SLAPPED!!
•Contact Info: WEDNESDAYS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK, 3 7PM (MUSIC FROM 5-7PM, CHEF DEMOS 4:30 5:30) & SATURDAYS MARGARITA AT PINE CREEK, 9 1PM. (MUSIC 10:30 1PM, CHEF DEMOS 11- 12PM)
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NDUSTRIAL STRENGTH ART SHOW AND SALE

Expires:10.11.2008
THE STEELWORKS MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY AND CULTURE IS PLEASED TO HOST INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH - THE HUMAN SPIRIT ART SHOW AND SALE SEPTEMBER 13TH THROUGH OCTOBER 11TH IN THE BESSEMER COMMUNITY ROOM AT THE MUSEUM. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE OF ART THEMED AROUND THE PEOPLE THAT MADE THE FORMER COLORADO FUEL AND IRON, AN INDUSTRIAL GIANT IN COLORADO FROM 1872 TO 1993.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: For reservations, or more information, call 719-564-9086.
•Contact Person: EVENT IS SPONSORED BY COLORADO COUNCIL ON THE ARTS.
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"WIT",

Expires:10.11.2008
STAGE LEFT THEATRE COMPANY WILL PRESENT "WIT", AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF ONE WOMAN'S LIFE WHEN SHE IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.THIS PLAY EXPLORES LIFE CHOICES WITH INSIGHT, HONESTY AND HUMOR AND PLAYS AT THE SALIDA STEAM PLANT OCTOBER 10TH, 11TH, 17TH AND 18TH AT 7:30 PM AND OCTOBER 12TH AT 2:30 PM.
•Contact Info: MATURE THEMES.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.steamplant.org
•Email:

ARTFUL WOMEN EXHIBITION

Expires:10.12.2008
CANON CITY ZONTA CLUB ANNOUNCES THE 9TH ANNUAL ARTFUL WOMEN EXHIBITION, OCTOBER 10TH THROUGH OCTOBER 12TH AT THE STATE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN CANON CITY. ENTERY IS OPEN TO COLORADO WOMEN ARTISITS WHO ARE 18 OR OLDER, AND $2,200 IN CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED. AN OPENING RECEPTION WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH.
•Contact Info: RECEPTION, FRIDAY,10/12 5-7PM
•Phone: 719-276-2277 OR 719-275-0525
•Contact Person:
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FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS

Expires:10.12.2008
FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT WILL HOST EVENING HIKES IN THE PARK ON AND OFF TRAIL TO LOOK AND LISTEN FOR ELK. A PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF A BRIEF PRESENTATION ON THESE MAGNIFICENT ANIMALS, FOLLOWED BY A SHORT ONE TO TWO MILE HIKE. THE HIKES ARE ON SEPTEMBER 21ST, 27TH AND 28TH AND OCTOBER 4TH, 5TH, 11TH AND 12TH.
•Contact Info: FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, 15807 TELLER COUNTY RD. 1SEPTEMBER HIKES (5:30-8PM) OCTOBER HIKES (5-7:30PM)PARK ENTRANCE FEE $3 HIKES & PROGRAM FREE
•Phone: 719-748-3253
•Contact Person: WHITNEY MASTEN
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THE SHOOTOUT BOULDER

Expires:10.12.2008
ON OCTOBER 10TH THROUGH 12TH, THE SHOOTOUTT 24 HOUR FILMMAKING FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN BOULDER. THIS FIFTH YEAR EVENT, CHALLENGES PEOPLE TO MAKE A SHORT FILM IN 24 HOURS. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE TOP 10 BEST FILMS AND THOSE SELECTED WILL BE SCREENED AT THE BOULDER THEATER.
•Contact Info: 1300 BLOCK OF PEARL STREET (IN FRONT OF THE COURT HOUSE), BOULDER. COKICK-OFF 10/10 AT 6PM
•Phone: 303-449-1515
•Contact Person: MICHAEL CONTI
•Web: www.theshootoutboulder.com
•Email: michael@theshootoutboulder.com

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Expires:10.12.2008
COLORADO COLLEGE PRESENTS A COLORADO VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE CONCERT ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE NEW CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER. THIS CONCERT WILL FEATURE A CAPPELLA CHORAL MASTERPIECES FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT DAY.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Deborah Teske, 577-4192
•Contact Person: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
•Web:
•Email: Deborah@cvae.org

HORSIN' AROUND AT PALMER LAKE STABLES

Expires:10.12.2008
"HORSIN' AROUND AT PALMER LAKE STABLES" IS A FUNDRAISER SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH. PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS FOOD, MEDICINE, AND UPKEEPFOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED HORSES.
•Contact Info: 3PM WESTERN MUSIC CONCERT BY BARRY WARD. 4:30 PM COUNTRY DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXIN'SPRICE ~ ADULTS $60 / KIDS 12 & YOUNGER FREE / $100 COUPLES PONY RIDES, MARSHMALLOW ROASTING, ETC.
•Phone: Heather Simpson 719-559-1345 Please call to reserve your spot.
•Contact Person: PALMER LAKE STABLES (HWY 105/PERRY PARK ROAD) PALMER LAKE, CO
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Expires:10.13.2008
THE CHAFFEE COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS HOSTING A TRIO OF FORUMS ON OCTOBER 2ND, 7TH AND 13TH TO HELP VOTERS PREPARE FOR THE NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION. THE FIRST IS A CANDIDATES FORUM, AND THE NEXT TWO ARE BALLOT ISSUES FORUMS.
•Contact Info: 10/2 THE RIVERSIDE ROOMS, SALIDA STEAM PLANT, W. SACKETT AVENUE 7-9PM10/7 SALIDE SENIOR CENTER, 3RD AND D STREETS 10/13 THE PINON ROOM OF THE BUENA VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
•Phone: 719-539-4246
•Contact Person: BETH SMITH
•Web:
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LUNCH TO LAUNCH

Expires:10.14.2008
COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 11, IN COOPERATION WITH COLORADO SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PRESENTS 'LUNCH TO LAUNCH' ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT. JOIN THESE HOSTS TO UNITE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS IN A PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 TO PREPARE THE 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES TO MEET THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF A RAPIDLY CHANGING GLOBAL ECONOMY.
•Contact Info: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, COLORADO BALLROOM, COLORADO SPRINGS11:30AM-REGISTRATION 12NOON-LUNCHEONFREE, BUT MUST REGISTER BY WED., OCTOBER 8
•Phone: 719-884-2832
•Contact Person: SHAWN DAHLBERG
•Web: www.coloradosprings.org (click "investors&events", "EDC events")
•Email: sdahlberg@csedc.org

NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE

Expires:10.14.2008
THE SIERRA CLUB PIKES PEAK GROUP PRESENTS A FOLLOW UP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON THE RECENT NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE WEEKEND IN THE PIKES REGION. IT HAPPENS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, AT 7:00 P.M.
•Contact Info: COME AND JOIN THE DISCUSSION OF WHAT WE LEARNED AND WHAT WE CAN DO LOCALLY TO HELP CHILDREN RECONNECT WITH NATURE. FREE TO PUBLIC
•Phone: 520-5381
•Contact Person: WHERE: 315 EAST COSTILLA, COLORADO SPRINGS 80903
•Web: www.rmc.sierraclub.org/ppg/
•Email:

"THE GRAPES OF WRATH"

Expires:10.15.2008
THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT HAS ANNOUNCED JOHN STEINBECKS "THE GRAPES OF WRATH" AS THE 2008 ALL PIKES PEAK READS SELECTION. THE MONTH-LONG PROGRAM, WHICH BEGINS WITH A KICK-OFF EVENT SEPT. 21ST AT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK, IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT TO IMPROVE LITERACY AND FOSTER DIALOGUE ACROSS SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND GENERATIONAL LINES. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS, CHILDRENS PROGRAMS AND GAMES, FILM SCREENINGS, AND OTHER EVENTS WILL BE OFFERED AT THE PPLD AND OTHER COMMUNITY SITES.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: www.ppld.org
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ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

Expires:10.15.2008
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN IS OFFERING A PROGRAM TITLED, "IMPROVING THE RULE OF LAW IN IRAQ: A BRIDGE TOO FAR?", PRESENTED BY JUDGE DAVID SHAKES. THE SOCIAL HOUR, DINNER AND PROGRAM ARE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT COLORDO COLLEGE.
•Contact Info: PALMER HALL, GATES COMMON, COLORADO COLLEGE5:30-8PMRESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 11, 2008
•Phone: 719-590-7237
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Expires:10.15.2008
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO WILL CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH A VARIETY OF EVENTS THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH TO COMMEMORATE HISPANIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE COUNTRY.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-549-2810
•Contact Person: CORA ZALETEL
•Web: WWW.COLOSTATE-PUEBLO.EDU
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UCCS SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT

Expires:10.15.2008
THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS IS HOSTING THE INAUGURAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT ON OCTOBER 15TH IN THE UNIVERSITY CENTER AT UCCS. THE SUMMIT WILL INCLUDE A BREAKFAST PANEL MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
•Contact Info: UCCS, UNIVERSITY CENTER, ROOM 303, COLORADO SPRINGS7:30AM-1:30PM
•Phone: 719-262-3089
•Contact Person: JOE LAVORINI
•Web: www.uccs.edu/sustain/summit
•Email: sustain@uccs.edu

SEMINAR ON PROSTATE CANCER

Expires:10.16.2008
A FREE, 90-MINUTE SEMINAR ON PROSTATE CANCER WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, OCT. 16TH, STARTING AT 6:30 PM. IN PUEBLO. THIS EVENT WILL EXPLAIN ALL TREATMENT OPTIONS, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVES FOR THOSE WHO CANT HAVE OR DONT WANT SURGERY.
•Contact Info: OVER 220,000 MEN DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER EACH YEAR. FREE, ALL ARE WELCOME. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. WITH DR. ALAN BICKEL.
•Phone: RSVP toll-free at 1-877-722-2796. Ask for Karen.
•Contact Person: AT PUEBLO MARRIOTT, 110 W. FIRST ST., PUEBLO, CO 81003
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IMPLICATIONS OF IMMIGRATION

Expires:10.16.2008
PHILIP CAFARO, (CA - FAR - O) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, WILL DISCUSS THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF IMMIGRATION INTO THE UNITED STATES. THE TALK IS PART OF THIS YEARS PHILOSOPHY COLLOQUIUM SERIES AT COLORADO COLLEGE AND IT HAPPENS ON CAMPUS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH.
•Contact Info: 3:30 P.M., COLORADO COLLEGE, W.E.S. ROOM, LOWER LEVEL OF WORNER CAMPUS CENTER, 902 N. CASCADE AVE., FREE
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY.
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10TH ANNUAL STAND DOWN

Expires:10.16.2008
THE 10TH ANNUAL STAND DOWN FOR HOMELESS VETERANS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, AT THE CITY AUDITORIUM IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE PURPOSE OF THE STAND DOWN IS TO ENABLE VETERANS TO RETURN TO SOCIETY AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT. HOMELESS VETS WILL BE OFFERED A HOT SHOWER AND A MEAL, CLOTHING, HAIR CUTS, ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS AND FLU SHOTS.
•Contact Info: 9AM - 2:30PM. CITY AUDITORIUM, 221 E. KIOWA ST. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FROM MARION HOUSE, SALVATION ARMY SHELTER, AND VA CLINIC
•Phone: 719-667-3703
•Contact Person: PATRICIA FRANK
•Web:
•Email: FRANK.P@PPWFC.ORG

"THAT'S IT FOLKS!"

Expires:10.17.2008
THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYERS, COLORADO'S OLDEST COMMUNITY THEATER, WILL PRESENT "THAT'S IT FOLKS!" A COMEDY ABOUT THE END OF THE WORLD. PERFORMANCE DATES ARE OCTOBER 10 - 11TH, 15 -18TH AT THE IMPOSSIBLE PLAYHOUSE, 1201 N. MAIN ST., IN PUEBLO.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-542-6969
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.impossibleplayers.org
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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO

Expires:10.17.2008
THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO HAS THREE EXCITING PROGRAMS COMING UP!ON SEPTEMBER 27TH, AN ELEPHANTS WORKSHOP IS SCHEDULED. THIS WORKSHOP WILL FOCUS ON THE PLIGHT OF THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT AND THE CONSERVATION EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO SAVE THEIR DECLINING POPULATION. "COMMON ANIMAL MYTHS" IS ON OCTOBER 7TH AND THOSE INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH ANIMALS, SHOULD CHECK OUT CAREER DAY ON OCTOBER 17TH. ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE ZOO.
•Contact Info: CHEYENNE MTN. ZOO, 4250 CHEYENNE MTN. ZOO ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS9/27 9AM-5PM 10/7 10AM-11:30AM 10/17 9AM-3PMREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
•Phone: 719-633-9925 X127
•Contact Person: APRIL FELCHNER
•Web: WWW.CMZOO.ORG
•Email: AFELCHNER@CMZOO.ORG

WINE & BEER TASTING BENEFIT

Expires:10.17.2008
THE EL PASO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION AND NEW LAWYERS SECTION ARE HOSTING THE 12TH ANNUAL WINE AND BEER TASTING ON OCTOBER 17TH IN THE JULIE PENROSE ROOM IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE EL PASO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION PRO BONO PROGRAM AND COLORADO LEGAL SERVICES. THE EVENING ALSO INCLUDES A SILENT AUCTION.
•Contact Info: JULIE PENROSE ROOM, 9 EL POMAR ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS5:30-9:30PM$35/ADVANCE TICKETS $50/AT THE DOOR
•Phone: 719-637-4558
•Contact Person: JENNIFER MCPHERSON
•Web:
•Email: JENNIFER.MCPHERSON@ITT.COM

EMPTY BOWLS

Expires:10.17.2008
THE PUEBLO SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES WILL CREATE BOWLS AND THEN FILL THEM AS PART OF THE 13TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS NITE '08 FUNDRAISER ON OCTOBER 17TH. AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER.
•Contact Info: A $10 TICKET OFFERS YOU A MEAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND A POTTERY BOWL TO TAKE HOME. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FROM 11 A.M.-2 P.M. WITH DINNER FROM 4-7 P.M.
•Phone: 719-549-2616.
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PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES

Expires:10.17.2008
ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, THE PUEBLO SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES WILL HOST THE 13TH ANNUAL "EMPTY BOWLS NITE" AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER IN PUEBLO. THE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER HELPS OUT LOCAL SHELTERS IN THE AREA. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A HANDMADE BOWL FILLED WITH SOUP FROM SOME OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN PUEBLO.
•Contact Info: SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER, 210 SANTA FE AVENUE, PUEBLOLUNCH: 11AM-2PM DINNER: 4-7PM
•Phone: 719-549-2737
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.PSAS.WS
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WOMAN-TO-WOMAN DIALOGUE SERIES

Expires:10.18.2008
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, THE MATRIX CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, AND WOMEN'S STUDIES AT UCCS, INVITE THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE THIRD ANNUAL WOMAN-TO-WOMAN DIALOGUE SERIES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH IN THE LODGE AT UCCS. THE KEYNOTE SPEECH IS "EVERY GIRL / WOMAN CAN SAVE HER SELF".
•Contact Info: 8:30AM-1PM. WILL BE PRESENTED BY SHARON LIESE, CREATOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL.
•Phone: 719-262-4764
•Contact Person: DARYL MILLER
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•Email: DMILLER4@UCCS.EDU

ARTS SUMMIT

Expires:10.18.2008
THE CULTURAL OFFICE OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION IS COORDINATING A COMMUNITY VISIONING SESSION FOR ARTS SUPPORTERS, ARTISTS, ARTS ADMINISTRATORS AND ARTS EDUCATORS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT THE EAST LIBRARY IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: EAST LIBRARY 2200 NORTH UNION BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGS10:30AM-2:30PMREGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13
•Phone: 719-634-2204
•Contact Person: BETTINA SWIGGER
•Web: WWW.COPPERCOLO.ORG/2008ARTSSUMMIT.HTM
•Email: INFO@COPPERCOLO.ORG

WINE & ROSES 2008

Expires:10.18.2008
THE TRI-LAKES WOMEN'S CLUB IS EXCITED TO PRESENT ITS ANNUAL WINE TASTING BENEFIT, WINE & ROSES 2008, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY'S BLUE AND SILVER CLUB. IT WILL BE AN EVENING HIGHLIGHTED BY DOZENS OF FINE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL WINES, DELICIOUS HORS D'OEUVRES, AND DECADENT DESSERTS.
•Contact Info: TICKETS WILL ONLY BE SOLD IN ADVANCE @ $50/PER PERSON5-8PM
•Phone: 1-877-230-6288
•Contact Person: ANN
•Web: WWW.TLWC.NET
•Email:

THE QUESTION OF WAR

Expires:10.18.2008
ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, THE PIKES PEAK JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION AND LIFE MEANING AND VIDEOTAPE WILL PRESENT "THE QUESTION OF WAR," A FIVE-HOUR MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP LED BY PAUL BURKE, AT THE GAY & LESBIAN FUND FOR COLORADO. THE WORKSHOP WILL EXPLORE THE MYTHOLOGY, POWER, MYSTERY AND MEANING OF WAR.
•Contact Info: GAY & LESBIAN FUND FOR COLORADO, 315 E. COSTILLA, COLORADO SPRINGS12:30AM-5:30PM$25 SUGGESTED DONATION
•Phone: 719-632-6189
•Contact Person: STEVE SAINT
•Web:
•Email: PETE HANEY (DYNAMIC@PPJPC.ORG)

MUNCHKIN MARKET

Expires:10.18.2008
MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRE-SCHOOLERS) IS HOSTING THE "MUNCHKIN MARKET" AT THE WOODLAND PARK COMMUNITY CHURCH, BEGINNING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AND RUNNING THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH. THIS HUGE CONSIGNMENT SALE WILL FEATURE INFANT AND CHILDRENS' CLOTHES, CRIBS, STROLLERS, CHILD CARE ITEMS, MATERNITY CLOTHES, TOYS, AND MORE!
•Contact Info: WOODMEN PARK COMMUNITY CHURCH, 800 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, C/S10/16 5-8PM 10/17 9AM-1PM & 5-8PM 10/18 9AM-1PM (HALF PRICE SALE DAY)
•Phone: 719-687-2353
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PIKES PEAK TRADITIONAL DANCE

Expires:10.18.2008
THE HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER WILL HOST PIKES PEAK TRADITIONAL DANCE ON OCT. 18TH, FROM 7:30 PM-10:00 PM. ENJOY CONTRA DANCING TO LIVE MUSIC BY THE GROUCHY GEEZERS. ALL DANCES ARE TAUGHT AND CALLED. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME AND NO PARTNER IS NEEDED. THE LESSON FOR BEGINNERS STARTS AT 7:00 PM.
•Contact Info: COST: $8.00/ADULT $4.00/STUDENT.
•Phone: For more information call Adele 719-578-8979
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FOSSIL RECORD OF COLORADO SPRINGS!

Expires:10.18.2008
FROM PULPIT ROCK TO JIMMY CAMP CREEK AND FROM THE GARDEN OF THE GODS TO RED ROCK CANYON OPEN SPACE, COLORADO SPRINGS IS A GEOLOGIC WONDERLAND AND PALEONTOLOGICAL PARADISE. DR. KIRK JOHNSON, VP OF RESEARCH & COLLECTIONS AND CHIEF CURATOR OF THE DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE, WILL REVEAL CLUES ABOUT OUR RICH PALEONTOLOGICAL PAST ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM.
•Contact Info: COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM, 215 TEJON STREET2PM FREE, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
•Phone: 719-385-5990
•Contact Person: CAROL KENNIS LOPEZ
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PUEBLO CHILDREN'S CHORALE

Expires:10.21.2008
THE PUEBLO CHILDREN'S CHORALE AND PUEBLO SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 WILL JOIN IN CONCERT TO PRESENT A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF ASIAN CULTURE, TITLED: "THE WHOLE WORLD SINGS: A CONCERT FROM THE PACIFIC RIM", ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST AT THE CSU-PUEBLO, HOAG HALL THEATER.
•Contact Info: CSU-PUEBLO, HOAG HALL THEATER, 2100 BONFORTE PUEBLO7PM
•Phone: 719-546-2309
•Contact Person: CHRISTINA ANDERSON
•Web: PUEBLOPAG.ORG
•Email: PUEBLOCHLDCHORALE@HOTMAIL.COM

OCTOBER AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN

Expires:10.23.2008
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK IS OFFERING A VARIETY OF HIKES AND WILDLIFE WALKS IN OCTOBER INCLUDING THURSDAY TWILIGHT HIKES.
•Contact Info: GUIDED HIKES - $6 PARK PASS PER VEHICLE OR ANNUAL PASS. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
•Phone: 719) 576-2016
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OMEGA SHOWBOAT DOCKS

Expires:10.24.2008
THE OMEGA SHOWBOAT DOCKS AT THE MARRIOTT HOTEL (FORMERLY THE WYNDAM HOTEL) IN COLORADO SPRINGS ON SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25TH, AT 6 PM. THE EVENT WILL SHOWCASE THE VERY BEST TALENTED MUSICIANS, ENTERTAINERS, STAGE PERFORMERS AND DIVERSE ACTS ALONG THE FRONT RANGE FROM DENVER TO PUEBLO. PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN PURSUING THEIR COLLEGIATE EDUCATION.
•Contact Info: EVENT ALSO INCLUDES LIVE DJ, DANCING I COMPLIMENTARY HORS D'OEUVRES AND A CASH BAR. AUDITION / TICKET INFO ONLINE OR BY CALLING
•Phone: 719-884-1261.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coloradospringsques.org
•Email: jjgatlin@hotmail.com

DEATH BECOMES MISS EMMA CRAWFORD

Expires:10.24.2008
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND MISS CRAWFORD'S WAKE, THE VIEWING WILL BE OCTOBER 24TH AT THE MIRAMONT CASTLE IN MANITOU SPRINGS. EMMA WILL BE LAID OUT IN THE PARLOR IN PURE VICTORIAN SPLENDOR, RESPLENDENT WITH A FULL VICTORIAN BUFFET DINNER AND BEVERAGES IN THE GREAT HALL.
•Contact Info: THREE VIEWINGS: 6PM, 6:30PM AND 7:30PM RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
•Phone: 719-685-1011
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NORTH CHEYENNE CANON PARK

Expires:10.25.2008
DISCOVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS THIS FALL AT THE STARSMORE DISCOVERY CENTER AND HELEN HUNT FALLS VISITOR CENTER INSIDE NORTH CHEYENNE CANON PARK. A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, RANGING FROM TECHNICAL ROCK CLIMBING TO PARK STEWARDSHIP AND GUIDED NATURE HIKES WILL BE OFFERED IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
•Contact Info: STARSMORE DISCOVERY CENTER, 2120 S. CHEYENNE CANON ROAD, C/SHELEN HUNT FALLS VISITOR CENTER, 4075 N. CHEYENNE CANON ROAD, C/S
•Phone: 719-385-6086
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.SPRINGSGOV.ORG (SEARCH "STARSMORE CALENDAR") WWW.CHEYENNECANON.ORG
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BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER

Expires:10.25.2008
BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER HAS SOME EXCITING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER. COME AND ENJOY MUSIC UNDER THE STARS OR ATTEND A BAT PARTY!OTHER OFFERINGS INCLUDE FUN WITH LEAVES, ROOT FOR ROOTS AND WHISPERING OWLS OF THE PINE FOREST.
•Contact Info: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
•Phone: 719-520-6399
•Contact Person: TODD MARTS
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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER

Expires:10.25.2008
OCTOBER WILL BE A BUSY MONTH AT THE FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER. FALL STAR GAZING, FISHING , AND PUMPKIN CARVING ARE JUST SOME OF THE FUN AND EXCITING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE.
•Contact Info: FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER, 320 PEPPER GRASS LANE, FOUNTAINRESERVATIONS REQUIRED
•Phone: 719-520-6399
•Contact Person: TODD MARTS
•Web: WWW.ELPASO.COM/PARKS
•Email:

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE COALITION

Expires:10.25.2008
THE FRONT RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE COALITION IS SPONSORING THE MONUMENT HILL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT THE MONUMENT HILL CHURCH. FIND PERFECT GIFTS FOR THE HARD-TO-BUY-FOR FOLKS IN YOUR LIFE, ALL HANDMADE BY LOCAL ARTISANS.
•Contact Info: MONUMENT HILL CHURCH, 18725 MONUMENT HILL ROAD, MONUMENT, CO9AM-3:30PM
•Phone: 719-235-2950
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.frerc.org
•Email:

ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR

Expires:10.25.2008
THE ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR BRINGS UNIQUE HANDMADE GIFTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD BY 25 DIFFERENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HELPING TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER, POVERTY AND DISEASE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND HERE IN COLORADO. THE GIFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT THE BROADMOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: BROADMOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH, 315 LAKE AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS9:30AM-4:30PM
•Phone: 719-576-4530
•Contact Person: CAROL WILKINSON
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MONUMENT HILL CRAFT FAIR

Expires:10.25.2008
THE F.R.E.R.C. IS SPONSORING ITS FIRST EVER HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT MONUMENT HILL CHURCH IN MONUMENT. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF HANDMADE ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFTS, MADE BY LOCAL ARTISANS.
•Contact Info: MONUMENT HILL CHURCH, 18725 MONUMENT HILL ROAD, MONUMENT9AM-11:30PM
•Phone:
•Contact Person: FRONT RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE COALITION
•Web: www.frerc.org
•Email:

PUEBLOWEEN

Expires:10.25.2008
ITS PUEBLOWEEN AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER. PUT ON YOUR FAVORITE COSTUME AND PREPARE FOR HOURS OF FUN AT THE BUELL CHILDRENS MUSEUM AND GALLERIES AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER FROM 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH.
•Contact Info: $4 FOR ADULTS AND $3 FOR CHILDREN AND MILITARY. MEMBERS OF THE ARTS CENTER RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION.THE ARTS CENTER IS LOCATED AT 210N. SANTA FE AVE.
•Phone: 719-295-7200
•Contact Person:
•Web: sdc-arts.org.
•Email:

IN CONCERT

Expires:10.26.2008
IN CONCERT IS BRINGING ANOTHER EXCITING CONCERT TO WESTCLIFFE. KANTOREI (CAN-TOH-RYE / WHICH MEANS SINGERS) A WORLD RENOWNED ACAPELLA GROUP, WILL BE AT THE JONES THEATER ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH FOR A VERY SPECIAL VOCAL CHOIR PERFORMANCE.
•Contact Info: 4PM
•Phone: 719-783-9707
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.inconcertwestcliffe.org
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FOUNTAIN CREEK RE-VEGETATION

Expires:10.26.2008
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP STABILIZE THE BANKS OF FOUNTAIN CREEK AS IT FLOWS PAST SODA SPRINGS PARK IN MANITOU. RMFI STAFF WILL INSTRUCT, SUPERVISE AND PROVIDE TOOLS.
•Contact Info: SODA SPRINGS PAVILLION, MANITOU SPRINGS9AM-3:30PM
•Phone: 719-471-7736
•Contact Person: LIZ NICHOL
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•Email: RMFI@RMFI.ORG

ALL PUEBLO READS

Expires:10.27.2008
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, AMY TAN, WILL SHARE HER PHILOSOPHY ON CREATIVITY WITH THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO CAMPUS COMMUNITY AS PART OF THE PUEBLO CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT'S BIG READ-ALL PUEBLO READS EVENT ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH IN THE OCCHIATO UNIVERSITY CENTER BALLROOM.
•Contact Info: 4-5:30PM
•Phone: 719-549-2810
•Contact Person: CORA ZALETEL
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OCTOBER YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Expires:10.29.2008
THE YOUTH ZONE AT THE PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER WILL OFFER FIVE DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1ST AND RUNNING THROUGH OCTOBER 29TH. THE YOUTH WORK ZONE SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH IN EL PASO AND TELLER COUNTIES.
•Contact Info: 10/1 CAREER PREPARATION; 10/8 CAREER EXPLORATION; 10/15 SELF-ANALYSIS;10/22 THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING; 10/29 STUDY HELPS & TEST-TAKING
•Phone: 719-667-3790
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.PPWFC.ORG (CLICK ON YOUTH ZONE ICON)
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PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER

Expires:10.29.2008
THE PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER ANNOUNCES A NEW DAY AND TIME FOR ITS 50+ JOB SEEKER NETWORKING GROUP. AS OF OCTOBER 1ST, THEY WILL MEET ON TUESDAYS FROM 11AM TO NOON. PPWFC ALSO OFFERS AN EXECUTIVE NETWORKING GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING GROUP, AND A VETERANS NETWORKING GROUP. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND THESE WORKSHOPS AND ALL GROUPS MEET AT THE PPWFC MAIN OFFICE IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: PPWFC MAIN OFFICE, 2306 EAST PIKES PEAK AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-667-3730
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.PPWFC.ORG
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GARDENING IN THE PEAKS

Expires:10.30.2008
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IS OFFERING A SERIES OF CLASSES, "GARDENING IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION - FALL 2008" ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AND THURSDAY AFTERNOONS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9TH. ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE AUDITORIUM AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: EXTENSION OFFICE, 305 S. UNION BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGSTUESDAY EVENINGS (6:30-8:30PM) THURSDAY AFTERNOONS (2-4PM)
•Phone: 719-636-8925
•Contact Person: CATHERINE MORAVEC
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NATIONAL HOMELAND DEFENSE FOUNDATION

Expires:10.30.2008
SCOTT BORG, CEO OF US CYBER CONSEQUENCES UNIT AND A LEADING EXPERT ON CYBER SECURITY, WILL SPEAK AS PART OF A SYMPOSIUM AT THE BROADMOOR HOTEL. THE SYMPOSIUM DATES ARE OCTOBER 28TH THROUGH OCTOBER 30TH, AND MR. BORG WILL SPEAK ON OCTOBER 29TH. OTHER CRITICAL ISSUES ON THE AGENDA INCLUDE THE FUTURE OF TERRORISM, INTELLIGENCE EFFORTS TO SECURE OUR HOMELAND, CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY.
•Contact Info: BROADMOOR HOTEL, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-577-9018
•Contact Person: DON ADDY
•Web: www.nhdf.org
•Email: daddy@nhdf.org

NOW WHAT I COME IN HERE FOR?

Expires:10.30.2008
IF YOU ARE OVER 55, YOU CAN HAVE YOUR MEMORY ASSESSED AT THE CU AGING CENTER MEMORY CLINIC, FOR A SMALL FEE. A TRAINED MEMORY SCREENER WILL PERFORM THE ASSESSMENT AND YOU WILL RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK FROM A PSYCHOLOGIST. THE WHOLE THING TAKES ABOUT AN HOUR AND IT WILL TELL YOU WHETHER YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE TYPICAL MEMORY CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH AGE OR IT WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE DIFFICULTY AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: For more information, call (719) 471 4884 and ask for extension 161.
•Contact Person:
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE MONTH

Expires:10.30.2008
"MAKE A DIFFERENCE MONTH" BRINGS TOGETHER INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS WITH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS MADE AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL NONPROFITS. IT ALL TAKES PLACE HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: www.volunteerpikespeak.org
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MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Expires:10.30.2008
THE MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN BEULAH IS OFFERING A VARIETY OF AUTUMN ACTIVITIES IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. NATURE WALKS AND TALKS AND HORSEBACK RIDING ARE ALL PART OF THE SCHEDULE.
•Contact Info: MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, HORSESHOE LODGE OF THE PUEBLO MOUNTAIN PARK, 9167 PARK ROAD, BEULAH, COLORADO
•Phone: 719-485-4444
•Contact Person: KIM TOMAN
•Web: WWW.HIKEANDLEARN.ORG WWW.MPEC.BLOGSPOT.COM
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VANGUARD COMMUNITY THEATER

Expires:10.30.2008
THE VANGUARD COMMUNITY THEATER IS HOLDING AUDITIONS ON OCTOBER 27TH AND 30TH AT THE VANGUARD CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGS, FOR THEIR NEW PRODUCTION OF GODSPELL. AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN ANY ROLE. PLEASE PREPARE A 1-2 MINUTE MONOLOGUE AND 16 BARS OF A SONG. ACCOMPANISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF SHEET MUSIC IS PROVIDED.
•Contact Info: VANGUARD CHURCH, 3958 NORTH ACADEMY BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGS6-9PM
•Phone: 719-331-6964
•Contact Person: JANICE JONES
•Web: VANGUARDCHURCH.ORG
•Email: CUBSFANJAN@YAHOO.COM

PET ADOPTION

Expires:10.31.2008
YOU CAN GIVE AN UNWANTED PUPPY, KITTEN, DOG OR CAT A HOME. THE SAN LUIS VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY IS CONDUCTING ADOPTION FAIRS EVERY SATURDAY AT THE NORTH ACADEMY PETSMART AND THE MONUMENT PETSMART. ABOUT 35 PUPPIES AND SOME ADULT DOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH WEEK.
•Contact Info: PETSMART, 7680 NORTH ACADEMY, C/S 10:30AM-5PMPETSMART, MONUMENT NOON-3:30PM
•Phone: 719-587-9663
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.SLVAWS.ORG
•Email:

BLACK ROSE STUFF

Expires:10.31.2008
THE BLACK ROSE ACOUSTIC SOCIETY HAS A NUMBER OF CLASSES, CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS AND JAM SESSIONS COMING UP THIS FALL.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: www.BlackRoseAcoustic.org
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WEATHER SPOTTERS NEEDED!

Expires:10.31.2008
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PUEBLO IS LOOKING FOR CITIZENS WHO WILL VOLUNTEER TO JOIN IT'S WEATHER SPOTTER NETWORK. WEATHER SPOTTERS CONTINUE TO BE A MOST IMPORTANT LINK IN THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE'S SEVERE WEATHER SPOTTING PROCESS. SPECIAL SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT ARE NOT NEEDED.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-573-6846 (COLORADO SPRINGS) 948-3371 (PUEBLO) 589-3232 (ALAMOSA)
•Contact Person: THOMAS MAGNUSON
•Web: WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PUEBLO ("SPOTTER INFORMATION")
•Email: THOMAS.MAGNUSON@NOAA.GOV

SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOU

Expires:11.01.2008
THE SALVATION ARMY IS LAUNCHING A CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN. THE CAMPAIGN IS AIMED AT RECRUITING 3,000 VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN THE 2008 RED KETTLE FUND-RAISING EFFORT WHICH WILL BEGIN IN NOVEMBER.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Mike Smith at 884-1042
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.TSACS.org
•Email:

NATIONAL MONUMENT TO CHANGE HOURS

Expires:11.01.2008
ON SEPTEMBER 2ND, FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT WILL SHIFT FROM ITS SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION TO ITS WINTER HOURS WHICH WILL BE 9 - 5:00 P.M. THESE HOURS OF OPERATION WILL BE IN EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS. ALSO, AFTER SEPTEMBER 2ND, A VARIETY OF RANGER GUIDED PROGRAMS WILL BE OFFERED ON A LIMITED BASIS. THESE MAY INCLUDE RANGER TALKS, GUIDED WALKS, AND THE FOSSIL DISCOVERY LAB.
•Contact Info: THE JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM, PARK FILM AND EXHIBITS, TWO SELF-GUIDED TRAILS, AND 14 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS ARE AVAILABLE TO VISITORS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
•Phone: contact the Monument at (719) 748-3253 for further information
•Contact Person:
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PILLAR ENRICHMENT

Expires:11.01.2008
PILLAR IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ACTIVE SENIORS IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION OF COLORADO. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON INCREASING KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF LIFE AND THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE. HIGH QUALITY CLASSES AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES ARE DESIGNED AND OFFERED BY AND FOR RETIREES, ALTHOUGH MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE.
•Contact Info: 30 EAST RIO GRANDE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80903
•Phone: Call PILLAR at 633-4991 for more information
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.visitpillar.org
•Email:

NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER OF PUEBLO

Expires:11.01.2008
MANY FALL PROGRAMS ARE BEING OFFERED AT THE NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER OF PUEBLO.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-549-2414
•Contact Person:
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•Email:

PILLAR ENRICHMENT

Expires:11.01.2008
PILLAR IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ACTIVE SENIORS IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION OF COLORADO. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON INCREASING KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF LIFE AND THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE. HIGH QUALITY CLASSES AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES ARE DESIGNED AND OFFERED BY AND FOR RETIREES, ALTHOUGH MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE.
•Contact Info:
•Phone:
•Contact Person: 30 EAST RIO GRANDE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80903
•Web: www.visitpillar.org
•Email:

HAUNTED MINES

Expires:11.01.2008
CAN YOU SURVIVE THE HAUNTED MINES? RIDE THE HELLUVATOR? ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE OF TOTAL TERROR? CHECK OUT THE HOTTEST HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS OPENING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, ON THE GROUNDS OF THE WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY. THE FUN CONTINUES THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH.
•Contact Info: WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY, OFF I-25, EXIT 156AOPEN FRI/SAT/SUN IN OCT AT 7PM & OPEN EVERY NITE BEGINNING 10/24 THRU 11/1
•Phone: 719-488-0880
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.HAUNTEDMINES.ORG
•Email:

UMW BAZAAR

Expires:11.01.2008
FIND GENTLY USED CHILDRENS' CLOTHING OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AT THE UNITED METHODIST WOMENS' BAZAAR ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGS. SALES FROM THE EVENT PAY FOR PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN OUR AREA AND AROUND THE WORLD.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-471-8522
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.fumc-cs.org
•Email:

POLITICS AT CC

Expires:11.03.2008
FROM DEBATES TO LECTURES TO ELECTION-RESULT FESTIVITIES, COLORADO COLLEGE IS OFFERING A SERIES OF EVENTS RELATED TO THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. INCLUDED IN THE EVENTS IS A LECTURE BY NEW YORK TIMES OP-ED COLUMNIST FRANK RICH, WHO WILL DISCUSS "ART, CULTURE AND POLITICS" IN THE WEEK BEFORE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. ALL OF THE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coloradocollege.edu
•Email:

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION

Expires:11.03.2008
THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE WILL USE A "CALL FOR PROPOSALS" FORMAT TO DELIVER FUNDING TO THE WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVES PROGRAM. WRITTEN PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM WILDLIFE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS. PROPOSALS MUST ADDRESS SPECIFIC PROJECT AREAS THAT WILL TARGET SPECIFIC HABITATS AND WILDLIFE SPECIES EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT POPULATION DECLINES. PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 3, 2008.
•Contact Info: SEND ELECTRONICALLY TO: COLAKEWOOD.NRCSPROGRAMS@CO.USDA.GOV WRITTEN PROPOSALS TO: USDA NRCS, C/O TIM CARNEY, ASST. STATE CONSERVATIONIST FOR PROGRAMS, 655 PARFET ST., RM E200C, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
•Phone: 720-544-2805
•Contact Person: TIM CARNEY
•Web: WWW.CO.NRCS.USDA.GOV
•Email: TIM.CARNEY@CO.USDA.GOV

FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS

Expires:11.06.2008
THE AFP SOUTHERN COLORADO'S ANNUAL SUMMIT ON PHILANTHROPY WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH AT BEMIS GREAT HALL AT THE COLORADO COLLEGE. THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER, ROBERT EGGER, WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS TITLED, "ELEVATING THE VOICE, VALUE, AND VOTE OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR."
•Contact Info: 10AM-3PM
•Phone: 719-389-6939
•Contact Person: CHRISTI-MARIE BUTLER
•Web: www.afpsoco.org
•Email: christi-marie.butler@coloradocollege.edu

PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Expires:11.07.2008
THE PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS SPONSORING A SYMPOSIUM ON INNOVATIVE PHILANTHROPY ON NOVEMBER 7TH AT THE PENROSE HOUSE IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE SYMPOSIUM WILL OFFER A NETWORK OF CREATIVE PEOPLE FOCUSED ON INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PHILANTHROPY WHO WILL OUTLINE EFFORTS UNDERWAY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
•Contact Info: PENROSE HOUSE, 1661 MESA AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-213-4392
•Contact Person: MARY KLEVER
•Web: WWW.PPCF.ORG
•Email: MKLEVER@PPCG.ORG

FIBER!

Expires:11.08.2008
THE SPANISH PEAKS ARTS COUNCIL IN LA VETA ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE MARVELOUS SHOW, "FIBER!" THE SHOW WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH NOVEMBER 8TH AT THE SPACE GALLERY, LOCATED IN THE LA VETA TOWN PARK. GUEST ARTIST, CINDY HICKOK, IS SHOWING A COLLECTION OF HER INTRICATE EMBROIDERY ART, AND FIBER ARTISTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION MAKE UP THE SHOW.
•Contact Info: SPACE GALLERY, LA VETA TOWN PARK, 132 WEST RYUS, LA VETATHURS-SAT 10AM-3PM & SUN NOON-3PM OPENING RECEPTION SUNDAY, OCT. 5TH 5-7PM
•Phone: 719-742-3074
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.spanishpeaksarts.org
•Email:

FALL GEAR SWAP

Expires:11.08.2008
THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUBÊANDÊEL PASOÊCOUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE WILL HOST A FALL GEAR SWAP NOVEMBER 8TH @ THE EL PASO COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE BUILDING LOCATED AT 3950 INTERPARK DR. IN COLORADO SPRINGS.Ê
•Contact Info: BACKPACKING, CLIMBING, áSKIING EQUIPMENT áANY OUTDOOR RELATED GEAR; **NON-MOTORIZED ONLY** 9 AM - NOON. ENTRANCE FEE: $1 DONATION TOÊEL PASO CNTY SEARCHÊ& RESCUE. NO FEE REQUIRED TO SELL.
•Phone: Ê(719)-332-9990
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: zompopo2004@yahoo.com

ÒLEADERSHIP AS A PERFORMING ART.Ó

Expires:11.11.2008
THREE WORLD-RENOWNED SPEAKERS WILL APPEAR AT CC THIS FALL IN A SERIES CALLED ÒLEADERSHIP AS A PERFORMING ART.Ó THE SERIES USES THEATER, POETRY AND MUSIC TO EXPLORE INSIGHTS INTO LEADERSHIP. ALL EVENTS ARE IN THE NEW CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE., AND ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
•Contact Info: MONDAY, SEPT. 22, RICHARD OLIVIER ; WEDNESDAY OCT. 15, RENOWNED POET AND BUSINESS SPEAKER DAVID WHYTE; NOV. 12, PIANIST KEVIN ASBJORNSON,
•Phone: (719) 389-6607.
•Contact Person:
•Web:
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D-11 CLASSES

Expires:11.15.2008
DISTRICT 11 WILL CONDUCT AN AMAZING VARIETY OF CLASSES THIS FALL FOR THE PUBLIC. THERE'S FOREIGN LANGUAGE, DANCE, COMPUTER INSTRUCTION AND MORE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO RESIDE IN D-11 BOUNDARIES TO ATTEND.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: For more information please call 520-2384
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.d11.org/communityed
•Email:

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE

Expires:11.15.2008
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE'S GARDEN OF THE GODS STEWARDSHIP & RESTORATION PROGRAM HAS SCHEDULED SOME ADULT AND YOUTH WORKDAYS IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, WORKING IN THE SPRING CANYON AREA. THE WORK IS STRENUOUS AND INVOLVES BUILDING CHECK DAMS, RETAINING WALLS, AND MOVING DIRT AND ROCKS. BE PREPARED TO GET DIRTY!
•Contact Info: ADULT WORKDAYS (10/4, 5, 11 AND 11/15 FROM 8:30AM-3PM)YOUTH WORKDAYS (11/1, 8 FROM 9AM-12:30PM)REGISTRATION REQUIRED
•Phone: 719-471-7736
•Contact Person: LIZ NICHOL
•Web: WWW.RMFI.ORG
•Email: RMFI@RMFI.ORG

HELP DEVELOP A PLAN

Expires:11.17.2008
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK AND THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS ARE PLEASE TO ANNOUNCE THE ACQUISITION OF THE TOP OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN.ÊWORKING TOGETHER THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND AN OPEN PUBLIC PROCESS, AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THIS UNIQUE PROPERTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO HELP DEVELOP A PLAN SO THAT IT CAN BE ENJOYED AND PROTECTED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.Ê
•Contact Info: PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ON 7/15, 9/9. OPEN HOUSE 11/18. ALL MEETINGS IN THE CHEYENNE MT. JR. HIGH 91200 CHEYENNE RD.)
•Phone: 576-9947 / 576-2381
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: susan@kezziahwatkins.com

COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Expires:11.18.2008
THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE COLORADO SPRINGS CHAPTER OF THE COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT FALCON SUBSTATION. NATURALIST RICHARD HOLLIDAY WILL EXPLAIN HOW TO IDENTIFY SNAKES THAT HIKERS MAY COME ACROSS AND WHAT TO DO IN THOSE SITUATIONS. MULTIPLE LIVE SNAKES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND TOUCHING.
•Contact Info: CS POLICE DEPT. FALCON SUBSTATION, 780 GODDARD STREET7-9PM FREE
•Phone: 719-495-8201
•Contact Person: BOB KILGORE
•Web:
•Email: jbppcnews@peoplepc.com

VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED

Expires:11.30.2008
LULAC NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER IS SEEKING VOLUNTEER MENTORS FOR AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS AT FOX MEADOW MIDDLE SCHOOL IN HARRISON DISTRICT 2. VOLUNTEER MENTORS POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OFYOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL WHO WILL PROMOTE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-637-0037
•Contact Person: SCOTT CORREA
•Web: www.lnesc.org
•Email: lnesc@aol.org

FLU VACCINES

Expires:12.01.2008
FROM OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH FLU SEASON, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION WILL HOST FLU IMMUNIZATION CLINICS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 2 TO 6 P.M. AND EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M. THEIR FACILITY IS LOCATED AT 5373 N. UNION BOULEVARD, SUITE 101 IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: DRIVE-THROUGH CLINIC IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 FROM NOON TO 4 PM AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS EAST LIBRARY, 5550 N. UNION BOULEVARD.Ê
•Phone: For more information, call 719-577-4448.Ê
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email:

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Expires:12.01.2008
THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DONALD ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. TWO SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN STARTING IN THE '09 - '10 SCHOOL YEAR. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ADMISSION OFFICE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15TH, 2008. 
•Contact Info: SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE FOR 50% OF THE FULL TUITION AND WILL BE RENEWABLE FOR EACH YEAR. STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN A 3.0 OR HIGHER GPA AND GOOD SOCIAL STANDING.
•Phone: contact Susan Kosar at 443-3514
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ssat.org
•Email:

FOUNTAIN CREEK - DECEMBER PROGRAMS

Expires:12.20.2008
THE FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER IS OFFERING A VARIETY OF SEASONAL PROGRAMS IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. TAKE A NATURE WALK WITH SANTA OR LEARN ABOUT RUDOLPH'S RELATIVES AS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-520-6399
•Contact Person: TODD MARTS
•Web: www.elpasoco.com/parks
•Email:

GASP

Expires:12.31.2008
THE GROUP TO ALLEVIATE SMOKING POLLUTION (GASP) HAS MADE AVAILABLE A GUIDE TO SMOKE FREE HOUSING IN COLORADO.
•Contact Info: OVER 4,500 RENTAL / HOUSING UNITS LISTED ONLINE
•Phone: 303-444-9799
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.mysmokefreehousing.com www.gaspforair.com
•Email:

SPIC

Expires:12.31.2008
IN 1970 CONGRESS CREATED THE NON PROFIT SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORATION. THE SIPC WORKS ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS WHENEVER BROKERAGE FIRMS EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES.
•Contact Info: SINCE 1970 THE SIPC HAS RECOVERED OVER $15 BILLION FOR MORE THAN 626,00 INVESTORS
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.s-i-p-c.org
•Email:

SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER

Expires:05.03.2009
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES THE 2008-2009 CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES, SPONSORED BY THE GAY AND LESBIAN FUND OF COLORADO. THE SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 27TH AND INCLUDES A WONDERFUL VARIETY OF MUSICAL THEATRE AND DANCE.
•Contact Info: SINGLE TICKETS ($25) & SEASON TICKETS ($100/ARTS CENTER MEMBERS & $110/GENERAL PUBLIC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
•Phone: 719-295-7222
•Contact Person:
•Web: SDC-ARTS.ORG
•Email:

PATRIOTSÕ DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL

Expires:09.11.2009
THERE IS A SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATING 'PATRIOTSÕ DAY WEEKEND' WITH VARIOUS FESTIVITIES COMING UP AT THE FOCUS ON THE FAMILY BOOKSTORE AND WELCOME CENTER SEPTEMBER 11TH-13TH. THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED AS AN APPRECIATION OF OUR MILITARY, POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES.Ê
•Contact Info: YOU CAN WRITE AN ENCOURAGING MESSAGE THAT WILL BE SENT TO A DEPLOYED SOLDIER. WITH A MILITARY ID, YOU CAN SAVE ON HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS.Ê FREE FOOD ON SATURDAY.FREE MOVIES ALL 3 DAYS.Ê
•Phone: 800-232-6459
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.focusonthefamily.com
•Email:

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