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ELECTRONIC RECYCLING COLLECTION

Expires:07.03.2009
BRING YOUR OLD ELECTRONIC ITEMS TO CARTRIDGE WORLD BRIARGATE, IN COLORADO SPRINGS, ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AND RECYCLE THEM RESPONSIBLY.
•Contact Info: CARTRIDGE WORLD BRIARGATE, 1737 BRARGATE BLVD. (JUST SOUTH OF CHAPEL HILLS MALL), COLORADO SPRINGS 10AM-2PM
•Phone: 719-661-0364
•Contact Person: ANDY O'RILEY
•Web:
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CHILD NURSERY CENTERS

Expires:07.04.2009
CHILD NURSERY CENTERS OFFER DIVERSE, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS.
•Contact Info: WEEKLY THEMES AND SLIDING FEE SCALE.
•Phone: 719-632-1754 x28,
•Contact Person: 104 E. RIO GRANDE ST., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
•Web: www.cscnc.org
•Email:

WINFIELD SCOTT STRATTON

Expires:07.04.2009
ENJOY A VISIT WITH WINFIELD SCOTT STRATTON, ONE OF COLORADO'S RICHEST 19TH CENTURY MINING KINGS, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AT HELEN HUNT FALLS AND ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH AT THE STARSMORE CENTER. MR. STRATTON WILL BE PORTRAYED BY RICHARD MAROLD, IN A HISTORICALLY ACCURATE PRESENTATION THAT PROMISES TO CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THIS PARADOXICAL "MIDAS OF THE ROCKIES" CHARACTER.
•Contact Info: HELEN HUNT FALLS, COLORADO SPRINGS 2-4PMSTARSMORE CENTER, COLORADO SPRINGS 11AM
•Phone: 719-385-6086
•Contact Person: CATHY RAILTON
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4TH OF JULY IN WESTCLIFFE

Expires:07.04.2009
THE WET MOUNTAIN CAR SHOW & FLEA MARKET WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN WESTCLIFFE, COLORADO. ANTIQUE CARS, CLASSIC CARS, HOT RODS, AND TRUCKS WILL ALL BE THERE, ALONG WITH FOOD VENDORS, AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND FIREWORKS OVER LAKE DEWEESE.
•Contact Info: REGISTRATION: 7:30-9:30AM
•Phone: 719-783-9163 or 1-877-793-3170
•Contact Person:
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ANNUAL PIE BAKING CONTEST

Expires:07.06.2009
ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH, MANITOU SPRINGS WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL "GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" ICE CREAM SOCIAL & PIE BAKING CONTEST IN SODA SPRINGS PARK. PARTICIPANTS WILL PROVIDE 2 IDENTICAL HOMEMADE PIES. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN TWO CATEGORIES, THE BEST FRUIT PIES AND THE BEST CREAM PIES.
•Contact Info: 5:30-8PM
•Phone: 719-685-5089 OR 1-800-642-2567
•Contact Person: MANITOU SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR BUREAU
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MONARCH MAVERICKS

Expires:07.06.2009
THE MONARCH MAVERICKS SQUARE DANCE CLUB INVITES MEMBERS AND GUESTS FOR AN EVENING OF DANCING ATA SPECIALDANCE FEATURING NATIONAL CALLER TOM ROPER,ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH.THE DANCE WILL BE HELD AT THE LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8TH AND "I" STREETS IN SALIDA.THE MONARCH MAVERICKS DANCE REGULARLY ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH.
•Contact Info: TOM ROPERWILL BE CALLING "PLUS" TIPS FROM 7:00 TO 7:30 PM FOLLOWED BY "MAINSTREAM" AND A FEW "PLUS" TIPS FROM 7:30 TO 9:30 PM.
•Phone: Phone 395-8414 0r 539-8685
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SCULPTING THE PORTRAIT

Expires:07.06.2009
A 5-DAY PORTRAIT CLASS IN JULY WILL COVER THE BASICS OF SCULPTING A LIKENESS IN CLAY. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE LA VETA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, ACROSS FROM THE TOWN PARK ON RYUS AVE. THE SCHOOL IS ALSO OFFERING AN EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING & PAINTING WEEKEND CLASS IN JULY AND A WEEK LONG CLASS IN FILM MAKING AS WELL.
•Contact Info: WITH JOAN HANLEY. COST IS $375.
•Phone: 719-742-3421
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.the LVSA.org.
•Email: LVArtSchool@yahoo.com

WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY

Expires:07.06.2009
THE WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY WAS OPENED IN 1982 WITH A MISSION TO PRESERVE AMERICA'S RICH WESTERN MINING HERITAGE. ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH THE MUSEUM WILL CELEBRATE IT'S 27TH ANNIVERSARY.
•Contact Info: 225 NORTH GATE BLVD. AT I-25 EXIT 156A
•Phone: 719-488-0880
•Contact Person: CINDY BRANDT
•Web: WWW.WMMI.ORG
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PARTNERS IN SERVICE AWARDS RECEPTION

Expires:07.07.2009
THE CC BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PARTNERS IN SERVICE AWARDS RECEPTION HAPPENS TUESDAY, JULY 7TH. DEE VAZQUEZ OF THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT AND GINA ARMS OF COLORADO COLLEGE WILL BE HONORED. EXPECT A RELAXED AND FESTIVE EVENING WITH ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENTS, AND THE CHANCE TO CONGRATULATE DEE AND GINA AND MINGLE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS. IT'S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, BUT RSVPS ARE REQUESTED.
•Contact Info: 6 P.M., ARMSTRONG QUAD, FREE
•Phone: please notify Connie Dudgeon at 389-6835
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: constance.dudgeon@coloradocollege.edu

THE BILL COLLECTOR

Expires:07.09.2009
THE FILM CALLED "THE BILL COLLECTOR" WILL BE PREVIEWED AT COLORADO COLLEGE ON THURSDAY, JULY 9TH AT 7:00PM. THE BILL COLLECTORIS A FILM ABOUT HOPE, REDEMPTION AND SECOND CHANCES IN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES.
•Contact Info: (SCHEDULED FOR THEATRICAL AND DVD RELEASE IN 2010)
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person:
•Web: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/OLACCMMLMYQQFCAPMAAS/TheBillCollector
•Email:

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

Expires:07.10.2009
SAMPLE DELICIOUS ICE CREAM FROM COLDSTONE CREAMERY AND LISTEN TO THE UNIQUE MUSIC OF MICHAEL AND DAWN MOON, A MIXTURE OF FOLK, COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS AT FOX RUN REGIONAL PARK ON FRIDAY, JULY 10TH, FROM 7:00-9:00 P.M.
•Contact Info: ANYONE THAT ENJOYS EL PASO COUNTY PARKS AND NATURE CENTERS IS INVITED FOR THIS FREE EVENT KICKING OFF THE SUMMER SEASON.
•Phone: For more information, call 520-6387.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.elpasocountypark.com
•Email:

SECURITY TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD

Expires:07.10.2009
THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS IS SEEKING TWO VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVES OF A HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WITH A CRIMINAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM TO SERVE ON THE SECURITY TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD. THE BOARD DEALS WITH MATTERS RELATED TO ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER BASIC TRAINING, FIREARM TRAINING, AND CONDUCTIVE ENERGY DEVICE TRAINING. BOARD MEMBERS SERVE FOR A TERM OF FROM ONE TO THREE YEARS AND MEET AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
•Contact Info: LETTER OF INTEREST & RESUMES DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009CITY COUNCIL, ATTN: MARTI DEVINE SLETTA, P.O. BOX 1575, C/S, CO 80901
•Phone: 719-385-5453
•Contact Person:
•Web: SPRINGSGOV.COM "CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS"
•Email: MDEVINE@SPRINGSGOV.COM

COMEDY AT COVENANT

Expires:07.10.2009
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS HOSTING "COMEDY AT COVENANT" TO BENEFIT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIONALLY OPTIMIZED MEALS TO CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM MALNUTRITION AND STARVATION. DENVER COMEDIAN, DAN MCGOWEN, AND COLORADO SPRINGS COMEDIANS JEDD HAFER AND PHIL GINSBERG WILL BE FEATURED AT THE SHOW ON JULY 10TH.
•Contact Info: COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2845 PARLIAMENT DR., COLORADO SPRINGS7PM
•Phone: 719-598-0800
•Contact Person: LIBBY PADDLE
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•Email: LPADDLE@COVENANT-PRES.ORG

AN EVENING OF DANCING IN SALIDA

Expires:07.11.2009
THE MONARCH MAVERICKS SQUARE DANCE CLUB INVITES MEMBERS AND GUESTS FOR AN EVENING OF DANCING ON SATURDAY,JULY 11THAT THE LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8TH AND "I" STREETS IN SALIDA.AND A FEW TIMES DURING THE EVENING. THE MONARCH MAVERICKS DANCE REGULARLY ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH.
•Contact Info: CALLERDAVE GUILLE FROM CHEYENNE, WYOMINGWILL BE CALLING "PLUS" TIPS FROM 7:00 TO 7:30 PM FOLLOWED BY "MAINSTREAM" AND A FEW "PLUS" TIPS FROM 7:30 TO 9:30 PM.
•Phone: Phone 395-8414 0r 539-8685 for further information.
•Contact Person:
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HEALTHY KIDS FAIR

Expires:07.11.2009
PEAK VISTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE BACK TO SCHOOL WITH HEALTHY KIDS FAIR ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH, FROM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM AT ITS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 301 EAST IOWA IN FOUNTAIN.FREE PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN 3-18 WILL BE PROVIDED. NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIREDJUST STOP BY TO ACCESS THESE SERVICES.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: For more information call 211 or 329-7137 with questions.
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CREATIVE YOUNG WRITERS

Expires:07.13.2009
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 8 WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PRACTICE DIFFERENT WRITING TECHNIQUES SUCH AS NEWS REPORTING, CARTOONING, AND DIGITAL WRITING AS PART OF TWO CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS LATER THIS MONTH. THE BE CREATIVE YOUNG WRITERS' WORKSHOPS WILL BE SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHERN COLORADO WRITING PROJECT ON JUNE 24 AND JULY 15 AT THE RAWLINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY, IN DOWNTOWN PUEBLO. A BROWN BAG LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT BOTH EVENTS.
•Contact Info: ALSO BY THE PUEBLO CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT, INFOZONE NEWS MUSEUM, AND THE PUEBLO AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION.
•Phone: Southern Colorado Writing Project at (719) 549-2595
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.scwponlilne.org
•Email:

BILINGUAL PRINTING

Expires:07.13.2009
ON MONDAY, JULY 13TH, FRANK BRANNON, VISITING SUMMER SESSION ARTIST TEACHING AT THE PRESS AT COLORADO COLLEGE, WILL OFFER A SLIDE-ILLUSTRATED TALK ON THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF PRINTING AMONG THE CHEROKEE PEOPLE. THIS EVENT INVITES DISCUSSION AMONG THOSE INTERESTED IN BOOK ARTS AND NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY AS WELL AS THE HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF PRINTING.
•Contact Info: SPONSORED BY THE ROBERT G. COSGROVE FUND OF THE HISTORY DEPT.7:30 P.M., W.E.S. ROOM, 902 N. CASCADE AVE., FREE
•Phone: 389-6607
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2009 GREEN FAIR

Expires:07.13.2009
THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES' GOAL IS TO SPREAD COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION ACROSS THE COMMUNITY AND TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING AS A VENDOR OR SPONSOR OF THIS YEAR'S "GREEN FAIR" EVENT, PLEASE RESPOND BY JULY 13TH.
•Contact Info: BOOTH SPACE IS $50 AND IT'S LIMITED.APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE BY JULY 21, 2009.
•Phone: Deryl Calvert, at 719-385-6647.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.springsgov.com/Files/Vendor%20Flyer%20Form%20-%202.pdf
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HAVE YOUR OWN ART SHOW

Expires:07.14.2009
THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT ART EVALUATION COMMITTEE WILL BE JURYING ART FOR FUTURE MONTH-LONG INDIVIDUAL SHOWS. INTERESTED ARTISTS SHOULD BRING FIVE PIECES OF TWO- OR THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART IN SHOW-READY FORMAT. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON WED., JULY 15 FROM 10 A.M. TO NOON IN THE CARNEGIE READING ROOM AT PENROSE LIBRARY, 20 N. CASCADE AVE.
•Contact Info: PICK UP ART ON THE SAME DAY FROM 4:30-6 P.M. ARTISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF COMMITTEES DECISION WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
•Phone: Call 531-6333, x2303 for information.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ppld.org
•Email:

ARTS IN PUEBLO

Expires:07.15.2009
THERE'S LOTS GOING ON AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER AND THE BUELL CHILDRENS MUSEUM THIS SUMMER. THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 210 N SANTA FE AVENUE, JUST OFF OF 1-25, EXIT 98B. GALLERIES AND THE BUELL CHILDRENS MUSEUM ARE OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11A.M.-4P.M.; CLOSED MONDAYS.
•Contact Info: BOX OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9 A.M.-5 P.M., SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ADMISSION IS $4 FOR ADULTS, $3 FOR CHILDREN, SENIORS, STUDENTS AND MILITARY.
•Phone: 719-295-7200
•Contact Person: ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
•Web: www.sdc-arts.org
•Email:

EXTRAORDINARY DANCE FESTIVAL

Expires:07.15.2009
COLORADO COLLEGE'S EXTRAORDINARY DANCE FESTIVAL OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. THIS INTENSIVE THREE-WEEK TEACHING AND PERFORMING FESTIVAL, WHICH RUNS FROM JUNE 29TH THROUGH JULY 17TH, OFFERS SERIOUS DANCERS INTENSE, IN-DEPTH, FULL-TIME INSTRUCTION, WHILE GIVING DANCE DABBLERS OF ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUAL CLASSES.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: http://dancefilms.org/Tour-Colorado09.html
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SUMMER ECO-CAMPS

Expires:07.15.2009
THE NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER OF PUEBLO STILL HAS SOME OPENINGS AVAILABLE IN ITS 2009 SUMMER ECO-CAMPS. ITS NOT TOO LATE FOR YOUR CHILD TO HAVE SOME OUTDOOR FUN AND ADVENTURE THIS SUMMER. BUILDING SHELTERS, CARING FOR INJURED RAPTORS, PLAYING IN THE RIVER AND MAKING OUR WILDLIFE VIDEOS, ARE JUST SOME OF THE COOL ACTIVITIES BEING OFFERIED.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: For Information and Reservations at 719-549-2414.
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ENGLISH TEACHERS NEEDED

Expires:07.15.2009
CATHOLIC CHARITIES' FAMILY IMMIGRATION SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN HELPING PROVIDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS TO ADULT IMMIGRANTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED AT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS ON EITHER JULY 8TH OR JULY 15TH. ESL CLASSES ARE OFFERED TWICE A WEEK, DAY AND EVENING FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY AT SEVERAL PARISH LOCATIONS.
•Contact Info: REGISTRATION IS REQUIREDORIENTATIONS: 7-8PM
•Phone: 719-866-6516
•Contact Person: JANA WATT
•Web:
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FRONT RANGE RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Expires:07.15.2009
THE BLM FRONT RANGE RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL WILL HOLD THEIR NEXT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH AT THE BLM ROYAL GORGE FIELD OFFICE IN CANON CITY. THE MEETING WILL INCLUDE A MANAGER'S UPDATE FROM THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND THE ROYAL GORGE FIELD OFFICE, A PRESENTATIN ON THE PALEONTOLOGY RESOURCES PRESERVATION ACT OF 2009, AND A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 'OVER THE RIVER' PROJECT PROPOSAL.
•Contact Info: BLM ROYAL GORGE FIELD OFFICE, 3028 EAST MAIN STREET, CANON CITY9:15AM-3:45PM
•Phone: 719-269-8553
•Contact Person: CASS CAIRNS
•Web: WWW.BLM.GOV
•Email:

ACLU-SPONSOREDLECTURE:

Expires:07.15.2009
THE PUEBLO CHAPTEROF THE ACLU WILL SPONSOR A FREELECTURE ON USIMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT DETENTION FACILITIES AND POLICIES.IT WILL HAPPEN AT PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 @ 7 PM.
•Contact Info: (IN THE GORSICH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING) CORNER OF ORMAN AVE. AND ARTHUR AVE, PUEBLO, CO 81004
•Phone: For more information please call 719-583-2258
•Contact Person: THE OCCHIATO THEATER
•Web:
•Email: garmum99@hotmail.com

TRINIDAD ENERGY WORKSHOP

Expires:07.15.2009
THE TRINIDAD ENERGY WORKSHOP, JULY 16TH AND 17TH, WILL DETAIL INFORMATION ABOUT COMPANIES THAT ARE LEADING THE FIELD IN SOLAR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY.
•Contact Info: AT THE 1ST STREET GALLERY 150 E MAIN STREET; TRINIDAD. $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE AT THE DOOR.
•Phone: 719-846-9412, or 719-846-9285 for more info / register
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.trinidadenergycooperative.com
•Email: ed@tlac.net

SHARPE ART

Expires:07.16.2009
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THREE INFORMAL ART EXHIBITIONS SHOWCASING ARTWORK PRODUCED BY HIGH SCHOOL ART STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTICIPATING IN THE MARIE WALSH SHARPE ART FOUNDATION 2009 SUMMER SEMINAR PROGRAM. THE EXHIBITIONS WILL BE HELD IN PACKARD HALL, ON THE CAMPUS OF COLORADO COLLEGE.
•Contact Info: SESSION 1: FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009, 7:30PM - 9:00PM; SESSION 2: FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009, 7:00PM - 9:00PM; SESSION 3: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
•Phone: For more information, please call 635-3220.
•Contact Person:
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WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY

Expires:07.16.2009
ON MONDAY, JULY 16TH, JAY PARKER, VP NEW SMUGGLER MINE, WILL BE DISCUSSING IN DEPTH THE PROCESS OF BLASTING IN MINES AND SMALL FIREWORKS DISPLAYS.
•Contact Info: 225 NORTH GATE BLVD. AT I-25 EXIT 156A7PM
•Phone: 719-488-0880
•Contact Person: CINDY BRANDT
•Web: WWW.WMMI.ORG
•Email:

POLLOCK

Expires:07.16.2009
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER CONTINUES ITS SUMMER EXHIBITION FILM SERIES WITH, POLLOCK. JOIN THE ARTS CENTER FOR ANOTHER "MARGARITA AND A MOVIE" EVENT ON THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, IN THE HOAG GALLERY. THIS MOVIE GOES HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE WARHOL & FRIENDS: FAMOUS ARTISTS TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE EXHIBITION.
•Contact Info: SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER, 210 N. SANTA FE (OFF I-25, X98B) PUEBLO6:30PM
•Phone: 719-295-7200
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.SDC-ARTS.ORG
•Email:

LAIDOFFCAMP

Expires:07.16.2009
"LAIDOFFCAMP" PROVIDES THE UNEMPLOYED AND NON-TRADITIONALLY EMPLOYED AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET, MIX AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH EACH OTHER AS WELL AS HEAR FROM EXPERTS IN A VARIETY FIELDS. THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN AND SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS. AND WILL HAPPEN THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, FROM 2 PM - 6 PM AT 1160 LAKE PLAZA DRIVE IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS ON A VARIETY OF ISSUE THAT EFFECT THE RECENTLY UNEMPLOYED, THOSE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS PEOPLE STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES.
•Phone: 719.884.2100
•Contact Person: LAID OFF CAMP IS A COMPONENT FUND OF THE PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,
•Web: www.laidoffcampcos.org
•Email:

LA FANFARE DU BELGISTAN

Expires:07.17.2009
LA FANFARE DU BELGISTAN, (PRONOUNCED LIKE: LA FAN FARE DO BELGIS-TAWN) WILL HEADLINE THE 2ND CONCERT OF PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICTS 2009 WORLD MUSIC SERIES ON FRIDAY, JULY 17TH AT 7 P.M. THE WILD AND MYSTERIOUS RHYTHMS, AND HYPNOTIC MELODIES WILL APPEAL TO BOTH LOVERS OF ARAB AND GYPSY MUSIC AND FANS OF JAZZ.IT'S ANOTHER FREE SHOW ON THE ARMSTRONG QUAD AT COLORADO COLLEGE (IN CASE OF RAIN: ARMSTRONG THEATER).
•Contact Info: LA FANFARE DU BELGISTAN CREATES TANTALIZING MUSIC USING A VARIETY OF CLASSIC AND EXOTIC INSTRUMENTS, FROM TRUMPETS TO KARBAKAS.
•Phone: Call 531-6333, x1212 for information.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.eyefortalent.com www.ppld.org
•Email:

SUMMER CONTRA DANCE

Expires:07.17.2009
PIKES PEAK TRADITIONAL DANCE PRESENTS A SUMMER CONTRA DANCE ON FRIDAY JULY 17TH, FROM 7:30-10:30 PM. THERE WILL BE A LESSON AT 7:00 PM FOR BEGINNERS. ALL AGES WELCOME.
•Contact Info: $8:00/ADULT $4.00 FULL TIME STUDENT. AT MANITOU CITY HALL 606 MANITOU AVE. LIVE MUSIC BY GROUCHY GEEZERS AND CALLING BY RICK SMITH
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DREAMTIME FESTIVAL

Expires:07.17.2009
THE DREAMTIME FESTIVAL INCLUDES LIVE MUSIC ON SEVERAL STAGES;OVER 100 WORKSHOPS WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY, CREATIVITY, DANCE,HEALING ARTS, THEATER, AND MORE; STUNNING FIRE PERFORMANCES, DJS, ARTINSTALLATIONS, THEME CAMPS, CAMPING, AND THE INSPIRED CONTRIBUTIONS OFPARTICIPANTS LIKE YOU. IT ALL HAPPENS JULY 16TH-20TH IN PAONIA, CO
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE $109 IN ADVANCE ($125 @ THE GATE).
•Phone: 800.600.6185
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.DreamtimeFestival.com
•Email:

BOOK SIGNIING IN THE CEMETERY

Expires:07.17.2009
A BOOK SIGNIING WITH THE AUTHOR OF "GENERAL WILLIAM PALMER:RAILROAD PIONEER " WILL HAPPEN AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY CHAPEL-1005 S. HANCOCKAVENUE (INSIDE OF THE CEMETERY) ON FRIDAY, JULY 17, FROM 1-4 P.M
•Contact Info: JOYCE B. LOHSE WILL MEET AND GREET READERS . IN THE CHAPEL AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY. SHE WILL PRESENT A TRIBUTE TO PALMER, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND SIGN BOOKS.
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MUSIC AND TRADITIONS

Expires:07.17.2009
MUSIC AND HISTORY ARE COMBINED IN A LIVE AND INTIMATE PERFORMANCE OF THE SONG OF PUEBLO ON FRI, JULY 17TH. VIEW PUEBLO'S HISTORIC IMAGES WHILE YOU LISTEN TO AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMPOSITION AND NARRATION. THEN ON SAT., JULY 18TH, DISCOVER IMMIGRANT CULTURES OF PUEBLO: ASIAN AND GERMAN. LEARN ABOUT GERMAN TRADITIONS AND NATIVE COSTUMES WITH THE PUEBLO GERMAN CLUB FOLLOWED BY THE BEAUTY AND RITUAL OF A JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE AT EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM.
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE $10 EACH FOR 7/17 SHOW. COST IS REGULAR MUSEUM ADMISSION AND CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE FOR 7/18.
•Phone: Call the museum at 719/583-0453 for more information
•Contact Person: PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM, 301 NORTH UNION, PUEBLO
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BENEFIT FOR LOWELL THOMAS MUSEUM

Expires:07.18.2009
ON SATURDAY, JULY 18TH, THE LAKE GEORGE GEM & MINERAL CLUB WILL HOST A PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES A ONE-HOUR PRESENTATION AND TWO-HOUR GUIDED TOUR OF THE VICTOR AREA TO BENEFIT THE VICTOR LOWELL THOMAS MUSEUM. THERE WILL BE TWO SESSIONS FOR THE EVENT - AT 9 A.M. AND 1 P.M. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT VICTOR'S GOLD RUSH HISTORY FROM STEVEN VEATCH, A WELL-KNOWN GEOLOGIST, HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR.
•Contact Info: THE COST FOR THE EVENT IS $10 PER PERSON, INCLUDING HANDOUTS. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY CALLING AHEAD. GOLD RUSH DAYS, JULY 17-19, HONORS THE TOWN'S MINING HERITAGE
•Phone: 719-689-5509.
•Contact Person:
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FACE THE CITY

Expires:07.18.2009
"FACE THE CITY" IS A LIVE ROCK, MULTIMEDIA THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE ABOUT AN IDEALISTIC DREAMER WHO LEAVES HIS HIGH SCHOOL PAST ONLY TO FIND ROADS OF DISILLUSIONMENT IN THE REAL WORLD. "FACE THE CITY" IS ALSO THE INSPIRATIONAL TRUE STORY ABOUT REDEMPTION AND THE RECAPTURING OF INNOCENCE IN A SOCIETY THAT SO READILY TRIES TO DEFINE WHO YOU ARE. SHOWTIME IS 7 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 18TH AT THE CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE.
•Contact Info: AN EDGY, CONTEMPORARY "DEAD POETS SOCIETY" MEETS "STAND BY ME," "FACE THE CITY". $10, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $5 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER INFORMATION DESK, 902 N. CASCADE AVE. AND
•Phone:
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY THE CC SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS.
•Web: www.TicketsWest.com
•Email:

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Expires:07.18.2009
THE FRIENDS OF THE WEST CUSTER COUNTY LIBRARY ANNOUNCE THEIR SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, TO BE HELD FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 17-19TH. IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT CLIFF LANES IN WESTCLIFFE, COLORADO.WESTCLIFFE IS IN THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAYS 69 AND 96.
•Contact Info: HOURS ARE: 9:30-5:30 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AND 9:30-3:30 ON SUNDAY. CLIFF LANES IS LOCATED AT 25 MAIN STREET IN WESTCLIFFE.
•Phone: For further information, call 719-783-4340.
•Contact Person:
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DREAM CITY VISION 2020 SUMMIT

Expires:07.18.2009
DREAM CITY IS A GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY-OWNED PROJECT THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE PIKES PEAK REGION IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THE 2000 DREAM CITY 2020 SUMMIT IS A CHANCE TO REVIEW THE DRAFT COMMUNITY VISION AND CONNECT WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION. THE 2009 SUMMIT TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, JULY 18TH AT THE CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AND CAFETERIA.
•Contact Info: 8AM-NOON
•Phone: 719-632-2618
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.DREAMCITY2020.COM
•Email:

VICTOR HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

Expires:07.18.2009
THE ANNUAL VICTOR HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE GOLD RUSH DAYS IN VICTOR, ON SATURDAY, JULY 18TH. AMONG OTHERS BEING PRESENTED THIS YEAR, IS A VICTORIAN HOUSE WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1895 AND ORIGINALY USED AS A SALOON AND DANCE HALL.
•Contact Info: 11AM-3PM
•Phone: 719-689-3229
•Contact Person: DEE PAGE
•Web:
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CLEAN UP DAY

Expires:07.18.2009
ON JULY 18TH THE FOUNTAIN CREEK RESTORATION COMMITTEE AND MANITOU ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENS' ACTION WILL BE CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL FOUNTAIN CREEK AND RAINBOW FALLS CLEAN UP DAY. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FROM 8AM TO APPROXIMATELY 12 NOON. COFFEE AND MUFFINS WILL BE PROVIDED.
•Contact Info: WEAR WORK GLOVES AND STURDY SHOES. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME, HOWEVER, A PARENT MUST ACCOMPANY AND SIGN A WAIVER FOR THOSE UNDER 18.
•Phone: 719-331-1115
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.restorefountaincreek.org
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TIPI RAISING AND UTE HERITAGE WORKSHOP

Expires:07.18.2009
A TIPI RAISING AND UTE HERITAGE WORKSHOP HAPPENS SATURDAY, JULY, 18TH AT THE STARSMORE DISCOVERY CENTER. THE ADVENTUROUS WORKSHOP INCLUDES THE WHOLE FAMILY IN RAISING AN AUTHENTIC UTE INDIAN TIPI. PAINT WITH YUCCA FRONDS, HANDLE REAL ARTIFACTS AND LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE NATIVE PEOPLE OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION. ALSO IN JULY AT THE CENTER IS THE CHEYENNE CANON CAMP, JULY 20 JULY 23RD.
•Contact Info: $8 PER PERSON FOR THREE HOUR PROGRAM, RAIN OR SHINE.
•Phone: Contact Starsmore at 385-6086 for more information and to register
•Contact Person: 2120 S. CHEYENNE CANON RD.
•Web: www.springsgov.com
•Email:

GOLD RUSH

Expires:07.19.2009
TH FIRST ANNUAL GOLD RUSH 9-MILE MOUNTAIN RACE WILL BRING RUNNERS FROM ALL OVER COLORADO TO THE HISTORIC MINING TOWN OF VICTOR DURING ITS ANNUAL GOLD RUSH DAYS CELEBRATION JULY 17TH THROUGH THE 19TH. THE HIGH ALTITUDE RACE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 18TH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-360-9529 OR 689-3354 OR 689-5547
•Contact Person: GLORI OR GARY OR MARK
•Web: WWW.VICTORCOLORADO.COM
•Email:

EVENING OF INSPIRATIONAL SONG

Expires:07.19.2009
AN EVENING OF INSPIRATIONAL SONG THAT FEATURES CHOIRS, LITURGICAL DANCE, AND TALENT FROM COLORADO SPRINGS AND DENVER HAPPENS SUNDAY, JULY 19TH AT CC. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BUILDING FUND OF PEOPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
•Contact Info: WITH INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST ALICE PEGUES-MILLER. 5 P.M., PACKARD HALL, $15, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $10 WITH A CC ID;
•Phone: (719)593-8400.
•Contact Person: TICKETS AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER INFORMATION DESK, 902 N. CASCADE
•Web:
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WESTCLIFFE STAMPEDE RODEO

Expires:07.19.2009
THE 63RD ANNUAL WESTCLIFFE STAMPEDE RODEO IS JULY 18TH AND 19TH THIS SUMMER. SATURDAY STARTS OFF WITH A PARADE, INCLUDES RODEO PERFORMANCES, AND WINDS UP WITH A DANCE TO THE MIDNIGHT RAIN. MORE RODEO PERFORMANCES ARE SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, ALONG WITH THE LIVESTOCK SALE AND STEAK FRY.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: WWW.WMVSADDLECLUB.ORG
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CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE - SAFARI CAMPS

Expires:07.20.2009
TWO CREEPY, CRAWLY SAFARI CAMPS ARE BEING OFFERED BY CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE IN JULY. INVESTIGATE THE WILD WORLD OF ALL THINGS THAT HOP, WIGGLE, SWIM AND FLY.
•Contact Info: CAMP 1 7/13-17 CAMP 2 7/20-24 BEIDLEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, 740 W. CARAMILLO ST., C/S
•Phone: 719-471-0910 x104
•Contact Person: TRACY JACKSON
•Web:
•Email: jackson@catamountinstitute.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BY THE USABA

Expires:07.20.2009
THE UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ATHLETES IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING WILLING AND COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN LEADING THE 2009 IBSA WORLD YOUTH AND STUDENT CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PAN AMERICAN GAMES TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH THROUGH MONDAY, JULY 20TH IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND DUTIES INCLUDE TIME AND SCORE KEEPING, GUIDE RUNNING, HOSPITALITY, MEDAL PRESENTING, AND TRANSPORTATION.
•Contact Info: THREE LOCATIONS: COLORADO COLLEGE EL POMAR GYMNASIUM; OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER; ST. MARY'S GRACE CENTER
•Phone: 719-630-0422
•Contact Person: WILLIAM DAVIS
•Web:
•Email: MEDIA@USABA.ORG

BOOTS FOR LOOT FUND RAISER

Expires:07.20.2009
THE RAMPART RANGE BLUE STAR MOTHERS "BOOTS FOR LOOT FUND RAISER AND DONATION DRIVE" HAPPENS ON MONDAY, JULY 20TH, FROM 8 TO 5 AT THE WAL-MART AT5550 E WOODMEN RD. , COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920.
•Contact Info: WILL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS OF ITEMS NEEDED (LISTS WILL BE PROVIDED) TO SHIP TO DEPLOYED SOLDIERS, AS WELL AS ACCEPTING MONETARY DONATIONS TO HELP WITH THE COSTS OF SHIPPING.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM

Expires:07.21.2009
SET FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICS PRESENT A HEALTH & WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM ON JULY 22ND IN COL. SPGS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-776-8850
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.setofcs.org
•Email:

SET FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICS

Expires:07.22.2009
A SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS CONFERENCE WILL BE HOSTED BY SET FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICS ON JULY 22ND AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE PURPOSE OF THE SYMPOSIUM IS TO BRING TOGETHER ORDINARY PEOPLE, FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CAREGIVERS, FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE BY ADDRESSING GENERATIONAL CHALLENGES WE FACE THROUGH VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE.
•Contact Info: 8:30AM-1:30PM
•Phone: 719-776-8850
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.SETOFCS.ORG
•Email:

SET FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICS

Expires:07.22.2009
ON JULY 22ND, SET FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICS IS HOSTING A SYMPOSIUM TO ADDRESS GENERATIONAL CHALLENGES WE ALL FACE MOVING THROUGH VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE. THE 2ND ANNUAL LARRY R. SMITH, M.D. HEALTH & WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM WILL BE HELD AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 8:30AM-1:30PM
•Phone: 719-776-8850
•Contact Person:
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WINDRIDERS FILM FORUM:

Expires:07.23.2009
THE WINDRIDERS FILM FORUM WILL EXPLORE QUESTIONS OF RELIGIOUS FAITH, ISSUES OF INJUSTICE AND EVIL, MORAL CHALLENGES OF BEING PART OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY, AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF HUMAN COURAGE. THE FORUM FEATURES FILMS FROM THE 2009 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL. EACH FILM WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A Q&A SESSION WITH THE FILMMAKERS AND A TIME FOR DISCUSSION. FESTIVAL PASSES INCLUDING PRIVATE RECEPTIONS WITH FILMMAKERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. THE FORUM HAPPENS ON THE CC CAMPUS THURSDAY, JULY 23RD THROUGH SATURDAY THE 25TH.
•Contact Info: 7 P.M. ARMSTRONG THEATRE, 14 E. CACHE LA POUDRE ST., $10, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $5 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT THE DOOR.
•Phone: (719)385-0085
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.windridercolorado.com
•Email:

FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER - JULY 2009

Expires:07.24.2009
OUTDOOR CONCERTS, NIGHT HIKES, DRAGONFLIES AND WIGGLY WORMS ARE ALL ON THE AGENDA FOR JULY AT FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER.
•Contact Info: FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER, 320 PEPPER GRASS LANE, FOUNTAIN
•Phone: 719-520-6745
•Contact Person: TODD MARTS
•Web: WWW.ELPASOCOUNTYPARK.COM
•Email:

DEATH BY ARIA

Expires:07.24.2009
ON FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, THE CC VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUM PRESENTS "DEATH BY ARIA" UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AWARD-WINNING SINGER AND TEACHER MARTILE ROWLAND AND A WORLD-RENOWNED FACULTY, CC STUDENTS PRESENT A SERIES OF CONCERTS INCLUDING OPERA, JAZZ AND MUSICAL THEATER.
•Contact Info: 7 P.M., CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE., $15, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $10 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER 902 N. CASCADE AVE
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY THE CC SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS.
•Web: www.TicketsWest.com
•Email:

COLLEGIATE PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Expires:07.25.2009
THE 4TH ANNUAL COLLEGIATE PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE JULY 24TH - 26TH AT THE SOUTH MAIN RIVER PARK IN BUENA VISTA. FESTIVAL-GOERS WILL DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF OPIE GONE BAD, ANGIE STEVENS, WENDY WOO, SPRINGCREEK, JUDGE ROUGHNECK AND MANY MORE.
•Contact Info: WITH AN ENTRANCE FEE OF ONLY $5 FOR THE WEEKEND AND KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE-
•Phone:
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•Web: www.CollegiatePeaksMusicFestival.com
•Email:

VICTORIAN SUMMER LAWN PARTY

Expires:07.25.2009
MIRAMONT CASTLE MUSEUM IS PLEASED TO PARTNER WITH THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY OF COLORADO SPRINGS ON THIS SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER EVENT. JOIN THEM ON SATURDAY, JULY 25TH FOR LAWN GAMES, PARLOR GAMES, AND SOCIALIZING IN THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS. VICTORIAN OR WESTERN ATTIRE OPTIONAL!
•Contact Info: MIRAMONT CASTLE, 9 CAPITOL HILL AVENUE, MANITOU SPRINGS11AM-3PM
•Phone: 719-685-1011
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.VICTORIANSOCIETYCS.ORG WWW.MIRAMONTCASTLE.ORG
•Email:

JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY - JULY 2009

Expires:07.25.2009
COMPUTER CLASSES, VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENTS, CANNING, PRESERVING AND DEHYDRATING FOOD, PLUS A JAMMIE MOVIE NIGHT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ARE ALL PART OF THE FUN AND ECLECTIC PROGRAMS OFFERED IN JULY AT THE JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY IN FLORENCE.
•Contact Info: JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY, 130 CHURCH AVENUE, FLORENCE
•Phone: 719-784-4649
•Contact Person:
•Web: FLORENCECOLIBRARY.ORG
•Email:

PEACE CAMP 2009

Expires:07.25.2009
PIKES PEAK JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION IS ONCE AGAIN OFFERING PEACE CAMP 2009, WHERE CHILDREN WILL EXPAND THEIR MINDS AS THEY LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO BECOME PEACEMAKERS IN OUR DIVERSE WORLD. TWO SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE. SESSION I IS FOR AGES 6-9 FROM JULY 13TH-18TH, SESSION II IS FOR AGES 13-18 FROM JULY 20TH-25TH. BOTH SESSIONS TAKE PLACE AT SACRED HEART CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: SACRED HEART CHURCH, 2021 W. PIKES PEAK AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-632-6189
•Contact Person: SUZIE HODGES OR AMY SPAULDING
•Web:
•Email: PEACECAMP@PPJPC.ORG

JAZZ SUNDAE SUNDAY

Expires:07.26.2009
ENJOY A JAZZ SUNDAE SUNDAY ON JULY 26TH. THIS CONCERT WITH THE CC VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUM FEATURES THE BRUCE PENNINGTON TRIO, SASSY DIVA LILA MORI AND THE SWINGIN MUSICAL THEATER / JAZZ SINGERS WITH HOT TUNES AND COOL TREATS!
•Contact Info: 3 P.M. CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE., $15, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $10 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER INFORMATION DESK, 902 N. CASCADE
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY THE CC SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS.
•Web: www.TicketsWest.com
•Email:

FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY

Expires:07.26.2009
JOIN IMAGINATION CELEBRATION AT THE PIKES PEAK CENTER FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL DAY ON SUNDAY, JULY 26TH. ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT 1:00PM AND INCLUDE STELLAR PERFORMANCES IN MUSIC, THEATER AND DANCE; UP CLOSE PERFORMANCES IN STUDIO BEE AND THE AMPHITHEATER; STREET PAINTING AND MORE. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, HOWEVER A TICKET TO THE MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES IS REQUIRED. TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AT THE PIKES PEAK CENTER BOX OFFICE, 190 S. CASCADE AVENUE NOW THROUGH THE DAY OF THE SHOW.
•Contact Info:
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•Contact Person:
•Web: www.imaginationcelebration.org
•Email:

WILD AND GREEN CAMPS

Expires:07.27.2009
KIDS, AGES 13-16, WHO ARE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING ECO-CAREERS WILL WANT TO ATTEND CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE'S WILD AND GREEN CAMPS IN JUNE AND JULY.CHECK OUT SOME OF THE COOLEST CAREERS ON THE PLANET!
•Contact Info: CAMP 1 6/22-26 BEIDLEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, 740 W CARAMILLO, C/SCAMP 2 7/27-31 C.I. MOUNTAIN CAMPUS,3168 COUNTRY RD 28, WOODLAND PARK
•Phone: 719-471-0910 X104
•Contact Person: TRACY JACKSON
•Web:
•Email: JACKSON@CATAMOUNTAIN.ORG

JUNIOR FARMHANDS

Expires:07.27.2009
VENETUCCI FARM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THREE WEEK-LONG SESSIONS (6/29-7/3; 7/13-7/17; 7/27/-7/31) FOR ASPIRING FARMHANDS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2009. FARMHANDS DIVE INTO THE LIFE OF THE FARM BY WORKING IN THE GARDENS, CARING FOR THE ANIMALS, AND EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF THE FARM. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO GIRLS AND BOYS ENTERING 3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADES IN THE FALL 2009.
•Contact Info: REGISTRATION FORMS MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITESEND COMPLETED FORMS TO: VENETUCCI FARM/CLASS REGISTRATION, PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, 730 N. NEVADA AVE., C/S 80903
•Phone:
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•Web: WWW.VENETUCCIFARM.ORG
•Email:

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Expires:07.28.2009
THE PUEBLO DOWNTOWN ART PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL MEDIA FOR A YEAR-LONG DOWNTOWN EXHIBIT. SLIDES AND APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JULY 30TH.
•Contact Info: AWARDS INCLUDE: $1,500 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND $500 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
•Phone:
•Contact Person: ENTER ONLINE BY VISITING THE WEBSITE
•Web: www.artandsoul-pueblo.org
•Email:

PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE WORKSHOPS

Expires:07.28.2009
THE PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER IS OFFERING SEVERAL WORKSHOPS FOR JOB SEEKERS IN JULY. JOB SEARCHING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, INTERVIEW AND NETWORKING SKILLS, PLUS RESUME AND PORTFOLIO DESIGN WILL ALL BE COVERED.
•Contact Info: PPWFC, 2306 EAST PIKES PEAK AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGSCALL FOR TIMES & DATES
•Phone: 719-667-3790
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ppwfc.org
•Email:

BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER - J ULY 2009

Expires:07.31.2009
INVESTIGATE CREEK LIFE, WILDFLOWERS, AND BUGS THIS JULY AT BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER.
•Contact Info: BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER, 245 BEAR CREEK ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-520-6387
•Contact Person: TODD MARTS
•Web: WWW.ELPASOCOUNTYPARK.COM
•Email:

LET'S MAKE A SCENE

Expires:07.31.2009
ON FRIDAY, JULY 31ST THE VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUM AT COLORADO COLLEGE PRESENTS: "LET'S MAKE A SCENE" - THE FIRST OF FOUR VOCAL ARTS SYMPOSIUM 'SCENES' EXTRAVAGANZAS, FROM VERDI TO SONDHEIM AND BEYOND!
•Contact Info: 7 P.M. CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE., $15, $5 FOR STUDENTS, OR $10 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT WORNER CAMPUS CENTER INFORMATION DESK, 902 N. CASCADE
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY THE CC SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS.
•Web: www.TicketsWest.com
•Email:

MPEC - JULY 2009

Expires:07.31.2009
YOGA, FULL MOON HIKES, AND OUTDOOR SKETCHING ARE JUST SOME OF THE SUMMER OFFERINGS AT THE MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN THE MONTH OF JULY.
•Contact Info: MOUNTAIN PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, 9112 MOUNTAIN PARK RD., BEULAH
•Phone: 719-485-4444
•Contact Person:
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CASA FALL TRAINING CLASS

Expires:07.31.2009
CASA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME "A CHILD'S VOICE IN COURT" TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FALL TRAINING IS JULY 31ST.
•Contact Info: CASA BLDG., 701 S. CASCADE AVE., COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-447-9898 X1008
•Contact Person: ROSEMARY JARAMILLO
•Web: WWW.CASAPPR.ORG
•Email:

WHO SHOT THE PREACHER??

Expires:07.31.2009
ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST, MIRAMONT CASTLE MUSEUM WELCOMES YOU TO "FRONTIER TOMATOES", AN ADULT MURDER MYSTERY SHOW. RETURN TO THE DAYS OF YESTERYEAR AND HELP SOLVE THE PUZZLING MYSTERY... WHO SHOT THE PREACHER??
•Contact Info: $45.00 PER PERSON BY CREDIT CARD RESERVATION ONLY. SEATING LIMITED; CALL EARLY GENEROUS BBQ DINNER; GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!
•Phone: 719-685-1011
•Contact Person:
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA POSITIONS

Expires:07.31.2009
THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE SPRINGS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE 2009-10 SEASON. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PAID POSITIONS OPEN. AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1ST AT FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1515 N. CASCADE AVE.
•Contact Info: TO FIND OUT MORE DETAILS AND TO OBTAIN THE ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL INQUIRY OR CALL.
•Phone: 633.3649.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org
•Email: personnel@chamberorchestraofthesprings.org

WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN MANITOU

Expires:08.01.2009
HISTORIC MANITOU SPRINGS, INC. IN COOPERATION WITH THE MINERAL SPRINGS FOUNDATION, WILL BE OFFERING WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN MANITOU SPRINGS THIS SUMMER. ALL TOURS WILL LEAVE FROM THE MANITOU SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER AT 517 MANITOU AVENUE. PROCEEDS FROM THE WALKING TOURS WILL GO TOWARD THE OPERATION OF THE HERITAGE CENTER.
•Contact Info: TOUR GUIDE POSITIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. TOUR GUIDES OPERATE AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, NOT EMPLOYEES OF HMSI, AND PROCEEDS FROM EACH TOUR ARE SPLIT 50/50
•Phone: 719-210-4303 for reservations
•Contact Person: $10 PER PERSON; RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
•Web: www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org
•Email:

ENRICH YOUR LIFE!

Expires:08.01.2009
COLORADO COLLEGE'S ENRICH YOUR LIFE! SUMMER PROGRAM IS A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND SEMINARS OPEN TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN EXPANDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE ON SUBJECTS OF PERSONAL INTEREST AND OFFERS A TASTE OF WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A STUDENT AT CC. THE PROGRAM, NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, FEATURES 11 NON-CREDIT COURSES TAUGHT BY COLORADO COLLEGE FACULTY AND AREA EXPERTS.
•Contact Info: COSTS RANGE FROM $45 TO $160, ALL COURSES ARE TAUGHT ON THE CC CAMPUS.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coloradocollege.edu/SummerPrograms/EnrichYourLife
•Email:

YMCA SUMMER SERIES

Expires:08.01.2009
THE YMCA IS PROVIDING FREE, FUN, SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS FOR LOVED-ONES TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER. THE 'SUMMER SERIES' AT THE YMCA HAPPENS FRIDAY EVENINGS IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST AT YOUR LOCAL YMCAS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 473.9622
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ppymca.org
•Email:

S.R.D.A.

Expires:08.01.2009
THE SENIOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN PUEBLO HAS A FULL SLATE OF CLASSES AND EVENTS SET FOR THIS SUMMER.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-545-8900
•Contact Person: 230 NORTH UNION AVE. PUEBLO, CO. 81003
•Web:
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PUT A LITTLE CLASS IN YOUR LIFE

Expires:08.01.2009
IF YOU FEEL A NEED TO ADD SOME FUN TO YOUR SUMMER SCHEDULE, SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CAN HELP. YOU COULD LEARN HOW TO DANCE THE TANGO, MANAGE A RENTAL PROPERTY, NAVIGATE A COMPUTER DESKTOP, MAKE A QUILT, WRITE A STORY, SPEAK SPANISH, STRETCH AND RELAX WITH PILATES-YOGA, MOVE TO MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHMS, BECOME A COLORADO NOTARY, AND MORE. YOUR CHILDREN HAVE A CHANCE TO EXPLORE DINOSAURS, BECOME DETECTIVES AND SPIES, LEARN SPANISH AND ENJOY DRAMA, DANCE AND MUSIC DURING OUR "SUMMER OF SEUSS."
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Please call 520-2384 for more information
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.d11.org/communityed
•Email:

FREE MULCH

Expires:08.01.2009
THE CITY FORESTRY AND STREET DIVISIONS HAVE FREE MULCH AVAILABLE AT THREE LOCATIONS AROUND THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 688 GEIGER COURT; 1601 RECREATION WAY; 1605 E. PIKES PEAK AVENUE
•Phone: 719-385-5942
•Contact Person:
•Web: SPRINGSGOV.COM
•Email:

RUN FOR RWANDA

Expires:08.01.2009
THE RUN FOR RWANDA IS AN EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER RUNNERS ON TWO CONTINENTS FOR THE CHALLENGE OF AN OUTSTANDING 5K RACE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP LOOSEN THE GRIP OF POVERTY ON A NEEDY AFRICAN COMMUNITY. ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST AT THE COTTONWOOD CREEK PARK, JOIN OTHER RUNNERS IN THIS WORTHY CAUSE. PROCEEDS WILL FUND A HEALTH CLINIC IN KIBALI RWANDA.
•Contact Info: COTTONWOOD CREEK PARK, RANGEWOOD & DUBLIN, COLORADO SPRINGS8AM
•Phone: 719-352-8772
•Contact Person: STEVE
•Web: WWW.RUNFORRWANDA.ORG
•Email:

2010 ENDANGERED SPECIES GRANTS

Expires:08.01.2009
THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FROM STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INTERESTED IN OBTAINING FEDERAL GRANT ASSISTANCE TO ACQUIRE LAND OR CONDUCT PLANNING FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION EFFORTS.
•Contact Info: INFO & GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DIVISION OF CONSULTATION, HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANNING, RECOVERY AND STATE GRANTS, 4401 N. FAIRFAX DRIVE, ROOM 420, ARLINGTON, VA 22203
•Phone: 1-703-358-2106
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.FWS.GOV/ENDANGERED/GRANTS
•Email:

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES EXPO

Expires:08.01.2009
BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT AT THE SOUTHERN COLORADO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ON FRIDAY, JULY 31ST AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST, AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-322-6279
•Contact Person: ALICIA ARCHIBALD
•Web: WWW.SOUTHERNCOLORADOSUSTAINABILITY.NET/
•Email:

BARR TRAIL WORKDAYS

Expires:08.01.2009
BARR TRAIL IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR HIKING ATTRACTIONS IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS AREA. DUE TO HEAVY RAINS THIS SPRING AND AN INCREASE IN FOOT TRAFFIC, BARR TRAIL IS IN NEED OF REPAIR WORK OVER MUCH OF THE LOWER HALF OF THE TRAIL. FRIENDS OF THE PEAK IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP REPAIR SOME OF THE MOST DAMAGED SECTIONS ON JULY 18TH AND AUGUST 1ST.
•Contact Info: 8AM-3PM
•Phone: 719-471-3145
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.FOTP.COM
•Email:

SUMMER ART CLASSES

Expires:08.01.2009
SUMMER ART CLASSES BEGIN JULY 18TH AND RUN THROUGH AUGUST 8TH AT THE BUSINESS OF ART CENTER IN MANITOU.
•Contact Info: 513 MANITOU AVENUE, MANITOU SPRINGS, TUES.SAT. 11 AM 6 PM, SUN. 1 5 PM. VISIT
•Phone: Call 685.1861x23
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.thebac.org
•Email: dsmith@thebac.org

CANVAS CAFE VOLUNTEER ANYBODY?

Expires:08.01.2009
THE BUSINESS OF ART CENTERS NEW "CANVAS CAF IN MANITOU SPRINGS, IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO LEARN HOW TO BARISTA WHILE MAKING SPECIALTY COFFEE DRINKS, SERVING LOCALLY BREWED BEERS AND INTERNATIONAL WINES, ASSISTING WITH INTERACTIVE ART DAYS, AND BECOMING A PART OF RE-CREATING THIS COMMUNITY CAFE.
•Contact Info: POSITIONS OPEN FOR RELIABLE, INNOVATIVE, AND CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK 2-8 HOUR SHIFTS TUESDAY- SUNDAY 7AM- 7PM.
•Phone: Melissa Lafontaine, Event Coordinator, at 685-1861x21
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: mlafontaine@thebac.org

FESTIVAL FRIDAYS

Expires:08.06.2009
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER WILL HOST THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL FRIDAYS BRINGING GREAT, NEW AND LOCAL BANDS TO THIS SEASONS LINE-UP. STARTING FRIDAYS, JULY 10TH UNTIL FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, FROM 6 TO 10P.M.
•Contact Info: TICKETS FOR THIS SUMMERS FESTIVAL FRIDAYS ARE $4 IN ADVANCE AND $5 AT THE GATE, AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER BOX OFFICE
•Phone: Feel free to order tickets by calling 719-295-7222.
•Contact Person: ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
•Web: www.sdc-arts.org
•Email:

HELP FOR CSU STUDENTS

Expires:08.07.2009
HELP IS AVAILABLE THIS SPRING AND SUMMER TO GUIDE NEW AND CONTINUING STUDENTS, TRANSFERS, NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS THROUGH THE REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION PROCESSES AT CSU - PUEBLO.
•Contact Info: STREAMLINED REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION SESSIONS WILL BE HELD FROM 9 A.M. - NOON ON APRIL 18, MAY 9, JULY 11 AND AUGUST 8 IN THE CSU-PUEBLO VISITOR AND TRANSFER CENTER, ADMINISTRATION 201.
•Phone: For more information, call the Visitor and Transfer Center at 549-2418
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email:

WORKIN' ON THE PEAK

Expires:08.07.2009
JOIN MEMBERS OF THE SIERRA CLUB PIKES PEAK GROUP AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE FOR A WORKDAY ON PIKES PEAK TO COMPLETE STREAM RESTORATION WORK ON SKI CREEK NEAR THE GLEN COVE INN. THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE BUILDING ROCK CHECK DAMS, LAYING PROTECTIVE MATTING AND RESEEDING DAMAGED AREAS. SCHEDULED WORK DAYS ARE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 25 & 26TH, AND AGAIN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 & 9TH.
•Contact Info: BECAUSE OF THE ALTITUDE (10,000') THE WORK IS CONSIDERED MODERATE TO STRENUOUS. THE OUTING WILL INVOLVE A SHORT WALK OF LESS THAN A 1/4 MILE, SOMETIMES OVER STEEP TERRAIN, TO THE WORK SITE.
•Phone: Liz at the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, 719-471-7736 or
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: rmfi@rmfi.org

ART IN THE GARDEN GALA

Expires:08.07.2009
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, OLD COLORADO CITY COMMUNITY GARDEN AND PIKES PEAK URBAN LEAGUE WILL HOST AN OPEN HOUSE AND SILENT ART AUCTION IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN. THE EVENING WILL ALSO INCLUDE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND LOCAL FOOD.
•Contact Info: OLD COLORADO CITY COMMUNITY GARDEN, 2825 W. PIKES PEAK AVE, OLD CO CITY6-8PM FREE
•Phone: 614-315-3507
•Contact Person: ELISE MILLER
•Web: www.ppugardens.org
•Email:

FREE SUMMER CONCERTS

Expires:08.08.2009
THE PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT WILL OFFER THREE FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AS PART OF THE 4TH ANNUAL WORLD MUSIC SERIES. BRING FRIENDS AND FOOD AND ENJOY THESE SIZZLING PERFORMANCES ON THE ARMSTRONG QUAD AT COLORADO COLLEGE. THIS YEARS LINEUP INCLUDES A BLEND OF MEXICAN AND CUBAN RHYTHMS, ARAB AND GYPSY MUSIC, AND FUNK AND REGGAE. IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONCERTS WILL BE MOVED TO ARMSTRONG THEATER. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONCERT SERIES, CONTACT OR EMAIL
•Contact Info: FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT 7 P.M. = QUETZAL; FRIDAY, JULY 17 AT 7 P.M. + LA FANFARE DU BELGISTAN; SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 7 P.M. = ISSA BAGAYOGO
•Phone: Beth Fox-Kret at (719)531-6333, x1212
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.quetzaleastla.com www.myspace.com/belgistan www.issabagayogo.com
•Email: bfoxkret@ppld.org

PIKES PEAK VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS

Expires:08.09.2009
JOIN MEMBERS OF THE SIERRA CLUB PIKES PEAK GROUP AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE FOR A WORKDAY ON PIKES PEAK, TO COMPLETE STREAM RESTORATION WORK ON SKI CREEK NEAR THE GLEN COVE INN. THE WORKDAY WEEKENDS ARE JULY 25TH AND 26TH, AND AUGUST 8TH AND 9TH. PARTICIPANTS WILL MEET AT THE PPH TOLLGATE AND CARPOOL TO THE WORKSITE.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-471-7736
•Contact Person: LIZ
•Web:
•Email: RMFI@RMFI.ORG

CRAFT LAGER FESTIVAL

Expires:08.09.2009
"DRINK A BEER, SAVE A TREE" AT THE ANNUAL CRAFT LAGER FESTIVAL IN MANITOU SPRINGS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH AND 9TH. THE FESTIVAL, FEATURING LIVE MUSIC AND ARTISINAL BREWERS FROM BOSTON TO HAWAII, IS A BENEFIT FOR OPEN SPACES AND PARKS.
•Contact Info: MEMORIAL PARK, 502 MANITOU AVE., MANITOU SPRINGS1-6PM
•Phone: 719-685-9059
•Contact Person: JASON YESTER OR JB HERON
•Web: WWW.CRAFTLAGERFESTIVAL.COM
•Email: CRAFTLAGERFEST@YAHOO.COM

REQUEST FOR ART FESTIVAL ENTRIES

Expires:08.09.2009
FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER SEEKS LOCAL ARTISTS WHO HAVE CAPTURED COLORFUL IMAGES OF NATURE FOR EXHIBIT AND SALE AT THE NATURE CENTERS THIRD ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 25 AND 26TH.THE THEME IS NATURES COLORS. ALL MEDIA WILL BE CONSIDERED.
•Contact Info: ENTRIES AND INQUIRIES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 10, 2009 PREFERABLY IN JPG FORM.
•Phone: Nancy Bernard at 520-6745.
•Contact Person: FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 320 PEPPER GRASS LANE,
•Web:
•Email:

VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS AT AIKEN CANYON

Expires:08.12.2009
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WORK IN THE AIKEN CANYON PRESERVE THIS SUMMER. VOLUNTEERS WILL DO TRAIL MAINTENANCE ON THE NEARLY FIVE MILES OF TRAILS, AS WELL AS SOME WEED MANAGEMENT WORK.
•Contact Info: SAT, JUNE 20; SAT, JULY 18; SAT, AUG. 15; 8A.M.-NOON. MODERATELY STRENUOUS. VOLUNTEERS SHOULD BRING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, WORK BOOTS, BUG SPRAY, WATER, AND SNACKS.
•Phone:
•Contact Person: 3350 TURKEY CANYON RANCH RD
•Web: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/colorado/events/
•Email: lpdobey@msn.com

AIKEN CANYON PRESERVE NEEDS YOU

Expires:08.14.2009
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS ASKING FOR VOLUNTEER WORKERS TO HELP OUT IN THE AIKEN CANYON PRESERVE THIS SUMMER. THE PRESERVE IS COMPOSED OF A MOSAIC OF HABITAT TYPES. VOLUNTEERS WILL DO TRAIL MAINTENANCE ON THE NEARLY FIVE MILES OF TRAILS, AS WELL AS SOME WEED MANAGEMENT WORK.
•Contact Info: SATURDAY, JUNE 20, SATURDAY, JULY 18, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, WORK IS MODERATELY STRENUOUS AND SOME SHOVEL WORK MAY BE REQUIRED. WEAR STURDY SHOES, PANTS, AND WORK GLOVES.
•Phone:
•Contact Person: 23350 TURKY CANYON RANCH ROAD
•Web:
•Email:

FEE-FREE WEEKENDS

Expires:08.15.2009
TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES CALL FOR ECONOMICAL FUN. ON SEVERAL DATES THROUGHOUT THIS SUMMER FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS, AS WELL AS ALL NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AREAS, WILL WAIVE ENTRANCE FEES. THESE FEE-FREE WEEKENDS WILL BE IN ADDITION TO FEE-FREE DAYS ON NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, AND VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11TH. A VARIETY OF RANGER PROGRAMS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THESE WEEKENDS.
•Contact Info: JUNE 20-21, JULY 18-19, AND AUGUST 15-16, 2009.
•Phone: 719-748-3253
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.nps.gov/flfo
•Email:

"KEEP THE RIO GRANDE GRAND"

Expires:08.15.2009
THE 2ND ANNUAL "KEEP THE RIO GRANDE GRAND" WILL BE HELD AUGUST 15TH, FROM 6-8 PMAT SOUTH FORK COMMUNITY CENTER IN ORDER TO BENEFIT RIO GRANDE HEADWATERS LAND TRUST EFFORTS TO CONSERVE WORKING LANDS, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SCENIC BEAUTY ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER CORRIDOR AND ACROSS THE SAN LUIS VALLEY. THE EVENING INCLUDES AN ART SHOW AND SALE FEATURING MANY PROMINENT LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, FINE FOOD, WINE AND BEER.
•Contact Info:
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.riograndelandtrust.org
•Email:

PASTA IN THE PARK

Expires:08.15.2009
TESSA'S PASTA IN THE PARK, IS A CASUALLY ELEGANT OUTDOOR CATERED DINNER WITH WINE TASTING, A PASTA SAUCE COOK-OFF, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS, AND DANCING WITH PHAT DADDY AND THE PHAT HORN DOCTORS. THIS LIVELY EVENT TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH ON THE CAMPUS OF THE MYRON STRATTON HOME IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: MYRON STRATTON HOME, 2525 SO HWY 115/S NEVADA AVE, COLORADO SPRINGS5:30-MIDNITE
•Phone: 719-785-6808
•Contact Person: STACI
•Web: WWW.TESSACS.ORG
•Email:

CRESTONE SOLAR SCHOOL

Expires:08.15.2009
THE CRESTONE SOLAR SCHOOL WILL HOLD A COUPLE OF WORKSHOPS ON SOLAR HEATING DESIGN AND NATURAL BUILDING THIS SUMMER. LEARN INNOVATIVE 21ST CENTURY SOLAR AND NATURAL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES.
•Contact Info: FEE INCLUDES WORKSHOP MATERIALS, ALL MEALS, AND OUTDOOR CAMPING AT THE CRESTONE SOLAR SCHOOL HOME SITE.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.crestonesolarschool.com
•Email:

PPWFC FALL CAREER FAIR

Expires:08.17.2009
THE PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER IS SEEKING EMPLOYERS, WHO HAVE OPEN POSITIONS OR PLAN TO HIRE FOR THE FALL SEASON, TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS FALL CAREER FAIR. THE FAIR IS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT MR. BIGGS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: MR. BIGGS ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 5825 MARK DABLING BLVD., C/S10AM-4PM
•Phone: 719-667-3839
•Contact Person: DUKE
•Web:
•Email:

FARMERS MARKET AT THE RIVERWALK

Expires:08.19.2009
THE FARMERS MARKET AT THE RIVERWALK IN PUEBLO HAPPENS EVERY THURSDAY FROM 4-8PM, THROUGH AUGUST 20TH. FEATURING LOCAL FARMERS, LIVE MUSIC, BOAT RIDES, HAPPY HOUR CRUISES, HEALTHY EATING DISPLAYS AND GARDENING DEMONSTRATIONS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719.595.0242.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.puebloharp.com
•Email:

SUMMER FUN AT GARDEN OF THE GODS

Expires:08.20.2009
GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK STAFF AND THE GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER ARE OFFERING A VARIETY OF FUN AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND LAST APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. PROGRAMS INCLUDE GUIDED WALKS, NATURE PRESENTATIONS, A GARDEN SERIES, AND PHOTOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY WALKS.
•Contact Info: GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER, 1805 N 30TH ST, C/S
•Phone: 719-219-0198 X404
•Contact Person: JEANNE MCELDERRY
•Web:
•Email:

NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER

Expires:08.22.2009
THE NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER IN PUEBLO IS OFFERING A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SUMMER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. TAI CHI ON THE RIVER, SCALES TO TAILS, MONARCH MIGRATION, AS WELL AS A NEW GREEN LIVING SERIES ARE JUST SOME OF THE PLANNED ACTIVITIES.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-549-2414
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email:

SATURDAY WILDFLOWER WALKS

Expires:08.25.2009
BEGINNING SATURDAY, JULY 18TH, AND EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH THE SUMMER, JOIN A RANGER AT FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT FOR A GUIDED WALK TO SEE AND HEAR ABOUT THE RICH BOUNTY OF FLOWERS FOUND THERE.
•Contact Info: 9:30-11AM
•Phone: 719-748-3253
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.NPS.GOV/FLFO
•Email:

SUMMER STREET PERFORMERS

Expires:09.01.2009
THE MANITOU SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU PRESENTS THE SUMMER STREET PERFORMERS PROGRAM ON FRIDAYS, FROM 5 8PM, AND SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 1 4PM: THROUGH EARLY SEPTEMBER AT 9 LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN MANITOU SPRINGS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-685-5089
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.manitousprings.org
•Email:

XERISCAPE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

Expires:09.01.2009
THE COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER & XERISCAPE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN WILL HOST AN OPEN HOUSE ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, THROUGH SEPTEMBER. CLASSES, TOURS, DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS ARE SCHEDULED.
•Contact Info: IN JUNE, MEET REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS GREEN TEAM
•Phone: Further information is available on the website or by calling 668-4555.
•Contact Person: LOCATED AT 2855 MESA RD., WILL BE OPEN FROM 4 P.M. THROUGH 7:30 P.M.
•Web: www.csu.org
•Email:

'THE MAIN EVENT'

Expires:09.04.2009
THE PUEBLO PERFORMING ARTS GUILD PRESENTS 'THE MAIN EVENT' @ THE FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS HAPPENING THROUGH OCTOBER. YOU'RE INVITED TO BRING A CHAIR AND ENJOY OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC AND DANCE THEATER BY LOCAL PERFORMING ARTISTS.
•Contact Info: SHOWCASING PERFORMERS AT ART ON SOUTH MAIN. JUNE 5, JULY 3, AUGUST 7, SEPT 4, OCT 2, 5-8PM
•Phone: 719-242-6652
•Contact Person: 205 S. MAIN STREET
•Web:
•Email:

URBAN PEAK

Expires:09.10.2009
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR URBAN PEAK COLORADO SPRINGS INCLUDE A COMMUNITY BREAKFAST ON WED. JULY 29TH CALLED THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME ; "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST AT 8:00 PM. AND A GOLF CHALLENGE SET FOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH.
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE $110 AND 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO URBAN PEAK FOR CIRQUE
•Phone: 630-3223.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.urbanpeak.ork
•Email:

STARS OF HOPE

Expires:09.12.2009
ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, WILL BE SPONSORING THE "STARS OF HOPE" NAMI-CS WALK 2009 AT MEMORIAL PARK. COME FOR AN EVENING OF FAMILY FUN AND ENJOY HOTDOGS AND SODA,A DJ AND MUSIC, A HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW, PLUS GOODIE BAGS AND PRIZES FOR TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL WALKERS.
•Contact Info: MEMORIAL PARK, COLORADO SPRINGS 6-8PM
•Phone: 719-473-8477
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.NAMICOLORADOSPRINGS.ORG
•Email:

HERITAGE FARMERS' MARKET

Expires:09.15.2009
THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER IS PARTNERING WITH PIKES PEAK URBAN GARDENS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 TO OFFER THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THE HERITAGE FARMERS' MARKET LOCATED IN THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL'S EAST PARKING LOT. THE MARKET WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND GOODS FROM MICRO-FARMERS LOCATED IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS. THE MARKET WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY SATURDAY BEGINNING JUNE 13TH AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER.
•Contact Info: THE HOURS WILL BE 9:00AM TO 11:30AM EACH SATURDAY. THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER WILL REGULARLY OFFER LIVE MUSIC DURING THE SATURDAY MARKET
•Phone:
•Contact Person: 1118 W. CHEYENNE ROAD).
•Web:
•Email:

FLORENCE FARMERS' MARKET

Expires:09.15.2009
THE 2ND ANNUAL FLORENCE FARMERS' MARKET WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH AND BE OPEN EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH AT PIONEER PARK, ONE BLOCK NORTH OF THE MIDTOWN STOPLIGHT.
•Contact Info: 7AM-1PM`
•Phone: 719-784-7489
•Contact Person: JOANN MOHR
•Web:
•Email:

PUEBLO'S FARMERS' MARKET

Expires:09.17.2009
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT, FROM JULY 2ND THRU SEPTEMBER 17TH, THAT'S NATURAL! MARKETING WILL SPONSOR THE LOCO FOR LOCAL - EVENING FARMERS' MARKET AT SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER IN PUEBLO.
•Contact Info: SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER, 210 N. SANTA FE AVENUE, PUEBLO4-8PM
•Phone: 719-252-1763
•Contact Person: TISHA CASIDA
•Web: WWW.THATSNATURAL.INFO
•Email: TISHA.T.CASIDA@GMAIL.COM

LAVENDER FILM FEST

Expires:09.20.2009
THE 10TH ANNUAL PIKES PEAK LAVENDER FILM FESTIVAL WILL BRING QUALITY, INTERNATIONAL LGBT FILMS TO COLORADO SPRINGS (ARMSTRONG HALL) FROM SEPT. 18 - 20TH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-39movie
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.pplff.org
•Email:

HERITAGE FARMERS' MARKET

Expires:09.25.2009
THE HERITAGE FARMERS' MARKET IS LOCATED IN THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL'S EAST PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER AT 1118 W. CHEYENNE ROAD. THE MARKET TAKES PLACE EVERY SATURDAY AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER. THE HOURS ARE 9:00AM TO 11:30AM.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 632-7000
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email:

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Expires:09.26.2009
THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN PLEIN (RHYMES WITH CLEAN) AIR FESTIVAL HAS PUT OUT A CALL TO ARTISTS & PATRONS FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 17 - 27TH, IN CHAFFEE COUNTY. THIS SPECTACULAR AUTUMN PAINTING FESTIVAL FEATURES ELEVEN DAYS FILLED WITH EVENTS FROM THE ARTIST WELCOME RECEPTION, DAILY PAINT OUTS, QUICK DRAWS, WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITS WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR FAVORITE PAINTINGS & MEET THE ARTISTS.
•Contact Info: PRE-REGISTER BY AUGUST 1: $25.00 AND INCLUDES A RAFFLE TICKET.REGISTRATION AFTER AUGUST 1 AND AT THE DOOR: $30.00
•Phone: Artist Registration: Call 719-530-9175
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coloradomountainpleinairfestival.com
•Email:

HOMEGROWN ON TEJON:

Expires:09.30.2009
'HOMEGROWN ON TEJON: MONDAY MIDDAY MARKET' IS A FARMERS MARKET FEATURING LOCAL MICRO-FARMERS AND BACKYARD GARDENERS UNDER THE AWNINGS OF POOR RICHARDS, COMPLEAT GAMES AND HOBBIES, AND THE TEJON STREET WINE SHOPPE ON MONDAYS THRU OCT 12TH, FROM 10-1PM.
•Contact Info: FREE TABLES TO SELL PRODUCE ON A WEEKLY OR SEASONAL BASIS.
•Phone: Kim Schultz 636-2852 8-4 weekdays
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: kim@conservationhardware.org

ST. MARY'S FALL TRAIL WORK

Expires:09.30.2009
ST. MARY'S FALLS TRAIL HAS RECEIVED NO MAINTENANCE IN 30 YEARS AND THE PROJECT IS TO RESTORE THIS POPULAR HIKING DESTINATION. VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION ON WHAT TO BRING AND WHERE TO MEET AFTER THEY REGISTER. TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED.
•Contact Info: ST. MARY'S FALLS TRAIL HEAD (OFF GOLD CAMP ROAD) COLORADO SPRINGS8AM-3PM 7/2 7/16 7/30 8/13 8/27 9/30
•Phone: 719-471-3145
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.FOTP.COM
•Email:

WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY

Expires:10.31.2009
EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY THROUGH OCTOBER, THE WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY WILL HOST A FARMERS' MARKET FEATURING LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE, BREADS, MEATS AND MORE.
•Contact Info: 225 NORTH GATE BLVD. AT I-25 EXIT 156A9AM-5:30PM
•Phone: 719-488-0880
•Contact Person: CINDY BRANDT
•Web: WWW.WMMI.ORG
•Email:

BIRD WALKS

Expires:11.14.2009
GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK STAFF IS PARTNERING WITH THE AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION TO OFFER MONTHLY BIRD WALKS THROUGH THE PARK, FROM MAY TO DECEMBER. THE ABA STAFF-LEAD WALKS WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT BIRD IDENTIFICATION, BEHAVIOR, SPECIES AND EQUIPMENT.
•Contact Info: GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR CENTER, 1805 N 30TH ST, COLORADO SPRINGS 5/23, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15 @8AM 9/19, 10/17, 11/14 @9AM
•Phone: 719-219-0108
•Contact Person: BRET TENNIS
•Web:
•Email:

SONG OF PUEBLO

Expires:11.21.2009
COME LISTEN TO PUEBLO'S STORY IN ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS, FEATURING HISTORIC IMAGES, NARRATION, PERFORMED BY SOME VERY EXCEPTIONAL TALENT. SHOWS RUN THRU THE SUMMER AND INTO THE FALL AT THE EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM.
•Contact Info: EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM, 301 S. UNION AVENUE, PUEBLO6/19 7/17 8/15 10/24 11/21
•Phone: 719-583-0453
•Contact Person: KATHLEEN BYERS
•Web: WWW.PUEBLOPAG.ORG/SONGOFPUEBLO.HTML
•Email:

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