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WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY

Expires:08.31.2010
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING AND INDUSTRY INCLUDE A FARMERS' MARKET EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY THROUGH OCTOBER, AND A "ROCK FAIR" SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH AND 27TH. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST.
•Contact Info: OFF I-25 @ GLENEAGLE EXIT (156A) ACROSS FROM NO. ENTRANCE OF USAFA
•Phone: 719-488-0880
•Contact Person: COURTNEY LUTKUS
•Web: WWW.WMMI.ORG
•Email:

LITTLE NATURALISTS

Expires:08.31.2010
LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK WILL HOST "LITTLE NATURALIST" PROGRAMS FOR YOUNSTERS, AGES 4-7, ON TUESDAYS, THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. KIDS WILL LEARN OBSERVATIONS SKILLS, DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE AND A LOVE FOR BEING OUTDOORS.
•Contact Info: 10-11:30AM
•Phone: 719-561-9320 X23
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.COLORADO.GOV/PARKS
•Email:

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Expires:08.31.2010
SMOKEBRUSH GALLERY IS SEEKING ARTISTS FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL ECO-ART MARKET FEATURING FUNCTIONAL, DECORATIVE & WEARABLE ARTWORK CREATED IN ECO-FRIENDLY WAYS. THE ECO-ART MARKET OCCURS NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2010 AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS AUG. 31ST.
•Contact Info: OBJECTIVE: TO FEATURE FUNCTIONAL, DECORATIVE & WEARABLE ARTWORK UNDER $200 WITH EMPHASIS ON ITEMS RETAILING $50 & UNDER. SOME WORK OVER $200 MAY BE CONSIDERED.
•Phone: 719-444-1012
•Contact Person: 218 WEST COLORADO AVENUE, STE. 111 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
•Web: www.smokebrush.org
•Email: smokebrush@gmail.com

JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY - AUGUST 2010

Expires:08.31.2010
THE JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY IS OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING IN AUGUST. FEATURED ARTIST, MARY SHELL, WILL BE EXHIBITING HER WORK, THE WILD HORSE INMATE PROGRAM WILL BE DISCUSSED, ALONG WITH COMPUTER CLASSES AND TUESDAY MOVIE NIGHT.
•Contact Info: 130 CHURCH AVENUE, FLORENCE
•Phone: 719-784-4649 x3
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.FLORENCECOLIBRARY.ORG
•Email:

SPRINGS CONSERVATORY INFO

Expires:08.31.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS CONSERVATORY IS NOW ENROLLING FOR THE FALL SEMESTER. A COMMUNITY INFORMATION EVENING WHERE YOU CAN COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE YOUTH OF THE REGION HAPPENS TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST.
•Contact Info: FROM 5:30-7:00PM. COLORADO SPRINGS CONSERVATORY, 1600 N. UNION BLVD.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coloradospringsconservatory.org
•Email:

FARMES AND RANCHERS PROGRAM

Expires:08.31.2010
THE 'FARM AND RANCH TRACK' IS A SERIES OF 8 EVENING CLASSES DESIGNED TO HELP NEW FARMERS AND RANCHERS EXPLORE FARMING AND RANCHING AS A BUSINESS AND PROVIDE INTERMEDIATE AND EXPERIENCED FARMERS AND RANCHERS WITH TOOLS AND IDEAS TO REFINE AND ENHANCE THEIR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION, AND MARKETING SKILLS. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUG 31ST. CLASSES START IN OCTOBER IN PUEBLO.
•Contact Info: CLASSES MONDAYS OCT. 25-DEC. 13 (INCLUDES DINNER). CSU EXTENSION- PUEBLO COUNTY 701 COURT ST., SUITE C PUEBLO, CO 81003
•Phone: 719-583-6566; 8am through 5pm, Monday through Friday. Ask for Emily
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.coopext.colostate.edu/Pueblo/agr/agri.shtml
•Email:

PIKES PEAK PHILHARMONIC

Expires:08.31.2010
THERE ARE OPENINGS FOR KEY POSITIONS FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON OF THE PIKES PEAK PHILHARMONIC. AUDITIONS ARE ON AUGUST 31ST AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-502-0462
•Contact Person: KEVIN SUTHERLAND
•Web:
•Email:

SALIDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Expires:08.31.2010
SALIDA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IS OPENING ITS EARLY HEAD START CLASSROOM FOR 2 YEAR OLDS. THEY ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSROOM NOW THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST.
•Contact Info: PROGRAM CURRENTLY HAS AVAILABLE SPOTS FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 UP TO 3 YEARS. COME IN NOW, THE CLASS IS FILLING UP.
•Phone: 719.539-1184.
•Contact Person: 516 TELLER STREET IN SALIDA,
•Web:
•Email:

DO YOU SING?

Expires:08.31.2010
THE OFFICIAL COLORADO SPRINGS SHOW CHOIR SONG SPINNERS, INC. IS LOOKING FOR ALTOS, TENORS AND BASSES. REHEARSALS BEGIN TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST AT SUNRISE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BRIARGATE AND UNION 7PM
•Phone: 719-262-2969 or 719-481-5015
•Contact Person: DOYLE COMBS OR THERESE SMITH
•Web:
•Email:

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Expires:09.01.2010
THE SECOND ANNUAL FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE FEED STORE AMPHITHEATER PARK IN WESTCLIFFE RUNS THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER AND FEATURES EXCITING SOLO, DUO, TRIO AND FULL BAND ACTS FROM COLORADO AND SURROUNDING STATES. FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WILL ENJOY ORIGINAL MUSIC RANGING FROM COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, BLUEGRASS TO FOLK, TRADITIONAL BLUES AND AMERICANA.
•Contact Info: FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE JESS PRICE CANTINA INSIDE THE PARK AND AT THE FEED STORE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE DURING THE SHOWS.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.westcliffefeedstore.com
•Email:

BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

Expires:09.01.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER HAS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF 'BLUE STAR MUSEUMS', A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, BLUE STAR FAMILIES, AND MORE THAN 650 MUSEUMS ACROSS AMERICA TO OFFER FREE GALLERY ADMISSION TO ALL ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 5TH, 2010.
•Contact Info: SOME SPECIAL OR LIMITED-TIME MUSEUM EXHIBITS MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS FREE ADMISSION PROGRAM.
•Phone: 719.477.4316
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums www.csfineartscenter.org
•Email:

PHOTOS AND BESSEMER STORIES NEEDED!

Expires:09.01.2010
THE STEELWORKS MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY AND CULTURE AND CF&I ARCHIVES NEEDS YOUR HELP. IN 2011 THE BESSEMER COMMUNITY WILL CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF EXISTENCE AND WOULD LIKE TO DOCUMENT THIS MILESTONE. THEY NEED YOUR PHOTOS AND YOUR STORIES OF STEELWORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES HARD AT WORK OR AT PLAY.
•Contact Info: YOU MAY DONATE YOUR ORIGINAL PHOTOS OR YOU MAY CHOOSE INSTEAD TO KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL PHOTOS AND ALLOW US TO SCAN THEM INTO OUR DATABASE OF PHOTOS.
•Phone: Staci Comden at the CF&I Archives at 564-9086
•Contact Person:
•Web:
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'OVER THE MOON' FAMILY THEATER SEASON

Expires:09.01.2010
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION IS LAUNCHING ITS 10TH SEASON OF BRINGING LITERACY-BASED FAMILY THEATER TO THE PIKES PEAK CENTER STAGE WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITS 2010/2011 'OVER THE MOON' FAMILY THEATER SEASON. SEASON TICKETS FOR THE OVER THE MOON FAMILY THEATER LINE-UP ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE PIKES PEAK CENTER BOX OFFICE, ONLINE, OR BY PHONE.
•Contact Info: FEATURED PRODUCTIONS THIS SEASON INCLUDE IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE; TALES TO TELL: A MUSICAL MASHUP; AND PIPPI LONGSTOCKING. TICKETS RANGE FROM $20.50 TO $38.00 PER SEAT FOR ALL THREE SHOWS
•Phone: 719-477-2142,
•Contact Person: BOX OFFICE AT 190 SOUTH CASCADE AVENUE
•Web: www.pikespeakcenter.com
•Email:

'BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS'

Expires:09.01.2010
'BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS' IS A MILITARY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SENT THOUSANDS OF CARE PACKAGES TO DEPLOYED PEOPLE OF ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE SINCE 2003. THIS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLYIN NEED OF YOUR HELP.
•Contact Info:
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: booksforsoldiers.com
•Email: info@booksforsoldiers.com

CATAMOUNT ON TAP

Expires:09.01.2010
ON SEPTEMBER 1ST, THE CATAMOUNT INSTITUTE FOUNDER'S AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO CELINDA REYNOLDS KAELIN AT THE 4TH ANNUAL CATAMOUNT ON TAP. THE FESTIVITES WILL BE AT THE GOLD HILL MESA EXCHANGE BUILDING IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 142 SOUTH RAVEN MINE DRIVE5PM
•Phone: 719-471-0910 X107
•Contact Person: JAN EITEL
•Web:
•Email: EITEL@CATAMOUNTINSTITUTE.ORG

RIDE FOR LIFE

Expires:09.01.2010
THE 8TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1ST. RIDERS WILL LEAVE SALIDA ON HORSEBACK TRAVELING ABOUT 100 MIES OF THE RAINBOW TRAIL THROUGH THE SANGE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, ARRIVING IN WESTCLIFFE ON SEPTEMBER 5TH. ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE AND PREGNANCY CENTER, A NON-PROFIT SERVING MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FINDING THEMSELVES IN CRISIS SITUATIONS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-783-4357
•Contact Person:
•Web: LIGHTHOUSEWESTCLIFFE.ORG
•Email:

SILVER LININGS BREAKFAST

Expires:09.01.2010
SILVER KEY SENIOR SERVICES PRESENTS THE SILVER LININGS BREAKFAST SEPTEMBER 16TH. AT THE ANTLERS HILTON HOTE. THE SILVER LININGS BREAKFAST IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GUESTS TO SUPPORT SILVER KEY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIFE AFFIRMING SERVICES FOR COLORADO SPRINGS AREA RESIDENTS AGES 60 AND OLDER.
•Contact Info: 4 SOUTH CASCADE AVENUE, 7:30-8:30 A.M. GUESTS MUST R.S.V.P. BY SEPT. 1ST.
•Phone: 719-884-2300; 8am through 5pm, Monday through Friday.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.silverkey.org
•Email:

SPREAD THE GIFT OF READING!

Expires:09.02.2010
THE CHILDREN'S LITERACY CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, 14 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING IN READING AT THE GRANT LIBRARY ON FORT CARSON POST. THE NEXT TRAINING SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 1, AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND.
•Contact Info: TUTOR ONE CHILD, TWO HOURS A WEEK, 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. TUTORING WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 13, 2010.
•Phone: Call (719) 471-8672, to sign up
•Contact Person: CHILDREN'S LITERACY CENTER - 2928 STRAUS LANE, SUITE 100
•Web: www.peakreader.org
•Email:

INDIAN MARKET AND POWWOW

Expires:09.03.2010
THE 2ND ANNUAL INDIAN MARKET AND POWWOW HAPPENS AT MEMORIAL PARK IN WOODLAND PARK ON SEPTEMBER 4TH. THIS FAMILY EVENT FEATURES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NATIVE ARTISTS, POWWOW DANCERS / DRUM GROUPS / SINGERS, AND NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD VENDORS. ALSO, THROUGH THE RESERVATION / EDUCATION EFFORTS OF HAWKQUEST AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION YOU WILL SEE LIVE BIRDS OF PREY AND WOLVES.
•Contact Info: FREE. 9 AM - 5 PM GRAND ENTRY AT NOON MEMORIAL PARK AT CENTER ST & HENRIETTA AVE
•Phone: 719-687-9688;10 am through 6 pm, Monday through Saturday.
•Contact Person: WOODLAND RETAIL ALLIANCE
•Web: www.woodlandindianmarketandpowwow.com
•Email:

FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL

Expires:09.03.2010
TICKETS AND CAMPING ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE ON RESERVOIR HILL IN PAGOSA SPRINGS, SEPT 3RD THROUGH SEPT 5TH. THIS YEARS FESTIVAL LINEUP FEATURESRICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER, THE SAM BUSH BAND, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, OVER THE RHINE, CARAVAN OF THIEVES, AND MANY MORE.
•Contact Info: KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE.
•Phone: ticket office at 877-472-4672
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.folkwest.com
•Email:

GOLD MINE TOURS

Expires:09.04.2010
STARTING JUNE 1ST AND RUNNING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4TH, GOLD MINE TOURS IN VICTOR, COLORADO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. TOUR EXPERIENCES WILL OFFER THE CHANCE TO SEE GIANT HAUL TRUCKS, SHOVELS AND DRILL RIGS IN ACTION IN THE LARGE SURFACE MINE BETWEEN VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK.
•Contact Info: RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
•Phone: 719-689-5509
•Contact Person: RUTH ZALEWSKI
•Web: VICTORCOLORADO.COM
•Email:

WILDFLOWER WALKS AT FLORISSANT

Expires:09.04.2010
BEGINNING JULY 31ST, JOIN A RANGER AT FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT ON ANY SATURDAY FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. THROUGH THE END OF SUMMER FOR A GUIDED WALK TO SEE AND HEAR ABOUT THE MANY WILD FLOWERS AT THE MONUMENT. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THE WALKS BEYOND THE USUAL ENTRANCE FEES FOR THE MONUMENT. AND RESERVATIONS ARE NOT NEEDED.
•Contact Info: MEET THE RANGER AT THE VISITOR CENTER. ENTRANCE FEE FOR FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT IS $3 PER ADULT, AND CHILDREN UNDER AGE 16 ARE FREE.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.nps.gov/flfo
•Email:

12TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW

Expires:09.04.2010
THE OLDE SCHOOLHOUSE QUILTERS PRESENT THEIR 12TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 2-5TH AT THE OLD WESTCLIFF SCHOOLHOUSE.THERE WILL BE NEW AND ANTIQUE QUILTS, SOME OF WHICH WILL BE FOR SALE. A BOUTIQUE FEATURING QUILTED AND QUILT-RELATED ITEMS WILL BE OPEN DURING THE SHOW.
•Contact Info: 10:00-5:00 EACH DAY. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR RAFFLE QUILT, AUTUMN RHAPSODY; DRAWING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY AT 5.QUILT IS ON DISPLAY AT NORAS FABRICS AND FIBERS IN WESTCLIFFE.
•Phone: 719-783-4340.
•Contact Person: 04 SOUTH 4TH STREET, IN WESTCLIFFE
•Web:
•Email:

10TH ANNUAL ARTIST GATHERING EXHIBITION

Expires:09.04.2010
CHICO BASIN RANCH PRESENTS THE TENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF WORK FROM THE 2010 ARTIST GATHERING AT THE MEDANO ZAPATA RANCH. IT HAPPENS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH.
•Contact Info: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; ARTISTS WILL BE SELLING THEIR WORK.
•Phone: (719) 683-7960; Monday through Saturday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
•Contact Person: CHICO BASIN RANCH, 22500 PEYTON HIGHWAY SOUTH, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Web: www.chicobasinranch.com
•Email:

INDIAN ARTS MARKET AND POWWOW

Expires:09.04.2010
ON SEPT. 4TH THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK PRESENTS THE SECOND ANNUAL INDIAN ARTS MARKET AND POWWOW IN MEMORIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN WOODLAND PARK.NATIONALLY KNOWN NATIVE ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN HAVE BEEN INVITED TO SHOWCASE THEIR JEWELRY, ARTWORK, FLUTES, POTTERY, WOVEN HORSEHAIR BASKETS, SILVERWORK, AND MORE. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE NATIVE DRUMS AND DANCERS, A LIVE BIRDS OF PREY EXHIBIT AND A LIVE WOLF INTERACTIVE DISPLAY. THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD AS WELL.
•Contact Info: 9AM TO 5 PM.FREE. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS. PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME. - BIRDS OF PREY AND WOLVES WILL BE ON THE GROUNDS. ALSO, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ARE PROHIBITED.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.WoodlandIndianMarketAndPowwow.com
•Email:

LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS

Expires:09.05.2010
COMMONWHEEL ARTISTS 36TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVALHAPPENS INMANITOU SPRINGS MEMORIAL PARK ONSEPTEMBER 4, 5 AND 6TH. EXPECT 100 BOOTHS FILLED WITH FINE ARTS & FINE CRAFTS, LOCAL MUSICIANS, GREAT FOOD. KIDS WILL GET TO ENJOY HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES TOO.
•Contact Info: GOAL IS TO HAVE A 100% WASTE-FREE EVENT. 10 AM 5 PM
•Phone: 719-577-7700
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: Festival@Commonwheel.com

DUATHLON & TRIATHLON

Expires:09.05.2010
THE 13TH ANNUAL TENDERFOOT MOUNTAIN DUATHLON AND TRIATHLON IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH AT THE SALIDA HOT SPRINGS AQUATIC CENTER. THE KIDS' TRIATHLON IS ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH AT THE SAME LOCATION.
•Contact Info: 410 WEST HWY 50, SALIDA9/4@7AM 9/5@10AM
•Phone: 719-539-6738
•Contact Person: KRISTY FALCON
•Web: WWW.TENDERFOOTTRIATHLON.COM
•Email:

INDIGENOUS FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL

Expires:09.06.2010
CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE WILL HOST A PREVIEW OF THE 7TH ANNUAL INDIGENOUS FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL. TRADITIONALLY SHOWN IN DENVER YOU CAN JOIN CRT FOR THE FESTIVAL'S DEBUT IN CREEDE ON MONDAY, SEPT. 6TH. THIS FESTIVAL IS THE ONLY COLLABORATION OF ITS KIND IN COLORADO, DISPLAYING ARTISTIC WORKS AND FILMS FROM INDIGRNOUS PEOPLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
•Contact Info: $19.
•Phone: 719-658-2540
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: jeannerubin@iiirm.org

ARLO BACK IN TOWN

Expires:09.07.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER WILL PRESENT LEGENDARY FOLK TROUBADOUR ARLO GUTHRIE IN CONCERT IN MONUMENT VALLEY PARK ON LABOR DAY, MONDAY, SEPT. 6TH. SHOW TIME IS 7 P.M.
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE $32 AND ARE AVAILABLE AT OR BY CALLING THE FAC BOX OFFICE.
•Phone: 719.634.5583.
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: csfineartscenter.org

INDEPENDENCE CENTER PRESENTS

Expires:09.08.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE CENTER PRESENTS AN EVENING OF GAMBLING, MUSIC, FOOD AND DRINK THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH. AT STARGAZER'S EVENT CENTER. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CSIC'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AND THE CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: FROM 5PM TILL 9PM TICKETS ARE $40 AND INCLUDE $200 IN CASINO CURRENCY. LIGHT APPETIZERS, CASH BAR, FREE PARKING.
•Phone: For ticket info call Jill @ 719-471-8181 X 10 or e-mail
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: Jill@csicindliving.com

RACHAELS RIBBONS GOLF BENEFIT

Expires:09.08.2010
A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT HAPPENS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, AT GLENEAGLE GOLF CLUB. NET PROCEEDS AND CASH DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT RACHAELS RIBBONS OF HOPE FOUNDATIONS MISSION, WHICH IS TO FUND PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH IN HOPES OF FINDING A CURE.
•Contact Info: 8:30 A.M. 345 MISSION HILL WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921. ALL FEES AND DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
•Phone: Lynette Newton at (301) 237-6186 or (719) 646-2234.
•Contact Person:
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RECRUITMILITARY EXPO

Expires:09.08.2010
DENVER WILL BE THE SITE OF A 'RECRUITMILITARY VETERANS EXPO'. THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH AT THE WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM. VETERANS WILL BE ABLE TO INTERVIEW WITH NATIONAL, REGIONAL, & LOCAL EMPLOYERS AT THIS EXPO.
•Contact Info: 11AM TO 3PM
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.RECRUITMILITARY.COM
•Email:

GAMBLING FOR A CAUSE

Expires:09.09.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENCE CENTER INVITES THE COMMUNITY FOR AN EVENING OF GAMBLING AND FUN ON SEPTEMBER 9TH.THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC, A SPECIAL MENU AND CASH BAR. PROCEEDS BENEFIT CSIC INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AND THE CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO SPRINGS. DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM AT THE STARGAZERS EVENT CENTER.
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE JUST $40. AND INCLUDE CASINO CURRENCY,
•Phone: Jill at 719-471-8181
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: Jill@csicindliving.com

COMMUNITY IN UNISON CONCERT

Expires:09.10.2010
THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE SPRINGS AND THE GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP OF AMERICA PRESENT THEIR COMMUNITY IN UNISON CONCERT AND VOLUNTEER FAIR ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 10TH AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. THE VOLUNTEER FAIR BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M. AND WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. THE CONCERT BEGINS AT 7 PM AND WILL INCLUDE ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENTS OF TRADITIONAL SPIRITUALS AND GOSPELS.
•Contact Info: AIR FORCE ACADEMY BAND TRUMPET PLAYER TIM ALLUMS WILL BE A FEATURED PERFORMER IN THE CONCERT. ADULT TICKETS ARE ONLY $10.
•Phone: 719-633-3649
•Contact Person: 420 N. NEVADA AVE
•Web: www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org
•Email:

MOSE ALLISON AT CC

Expires:09.10.2010
ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MUSICAL FIGURES IN THE WORLD OF JAZZ AND BLUES, MOSE ALLISON, WILL BE MAKING HIS ONLY CONCERT APPEARANCE IN COLORADO ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AT ARMSTRONG HALL ON THE COLORADO COLLEGE CAMPUS. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT OR AT KRCC, 912 N. WEBER. SHOWTIME IS 8PM.
•Contact Info: $30 ADVANCE ($35 DAY OF SHOW), VIP - $50, INCLUDES MEET & GREET WITH MOSE APPETIZERS, DRINK, CHOICE SEATING. KRCC MEMBERS - $24 WHEN PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AT KRCC.
•Phone:
•Contact Person: 14 E. CACHE LA POUDRE
•Web: www.amusiccompanyinc.com
•Email:

RESCUE MISSION IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Expires:09.10.2010
SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION IS STILL IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HELP MANY OF OUR CITY'S POOREST CHILDREN AS THEY PREPARE FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF LEARNING. THE MISSION HAS EXPERIENCED A RISE IN THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES REQUESTING HELP THIS YEAR.
•Contact Info: DROP OFF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT OUR FACILITY AT: 1 WEST LAS VEGAS ST.
•Phone: (719) 667-0564.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.springsrescuemission.org
•Email:

ABOVE THE CLOUDS CRUISERS

Expires:09.10.2010
THE ABOVE THE CLOUDS CRUISERS PRESENT THE 19TH ANNUAL CRUISE ABOVE THE CLOUDS CAR SHOW SEPT. 11TH & 12TH. EVENTS HAPPEN IN WOODLAND PARK AND CRIPPLE CREEK. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CAR SHOW WILL BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES.
•Contact Info: THE CLUB WAS CHOSEN AS THE 2010 WOODLAND PARK NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR. REGISTRATION IS $45 PER VEHICLE.
•Phone: 719-687-3733
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.cruiseabovetheclouds.com
•Email:

SQUARE DANCELESSONS

Expires:09.10.2010
THE MONARCH MAVERICKS SQUARE DANCE CLUB HAS TWO BIG EVENTS COMING UP IN SALIDA.FIRST, THEIRTEN WEEK SERIESOFSQUARE DANCELESSONS BEGIN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH AT THE ELKS LODGE. THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED DANCE FOLLOWS ONSATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 11TH, AT THE LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
•Contact Info: 2ND & E. STREETS. COME IN FOR A FREE INTRODUCTORYLESSON AT 7 PM. ADMISSION IS$5 PER PERSON ON 9/11.
•Phone: Phone539-8685 or 395-0835 for further information.
•Contact Person:
•Web:
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WALK TO CURE DIABETES

Expires:09.10.2010
THE WALK TO CURE DIABETES IN COLORADO SPRINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9 AM. THE 5K WALK WILL BEGIN AT 10 AM AND WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A LUNCH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.walk.jdrf.org
•Email:

MOTORCYCLE DIARIES"

Expires:09.10.2010
THE MANITOU SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HOST A SPECIAL SHOWING OF THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, KICKING OFF THE FRIDAY NIGHT FOREIGN FILM SERIES. IT ALL HAPPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 6:30 P.M.
•Contact Info: MANITOU SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 701 MANITOU AVE.
•Phone: library at 685-5206
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email:

HIGH PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Expires:09.11.2010
THE HIGH PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL, AN AMERICANA AND FOLK MUSIC FEST THAT INCLUDES A SINGER - SONGWRITER WORKSHOP, HAPPENS SEPTEMBER 11TH AT THE OUTDOOR FEED STORE PARK AND AMPHITHEATRE IN DOWNTOWN WESTCLIFFE. PROCEEDS SUPPORT KWMV 95.9 FM COMMUNITY POWERED RADIO IN THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY.
•Contact Info: 3 TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY. PERFORMERS INCLUDE DAKOTA BLONDE, DAVID WILLIAMS WITH KRISTINA MURRAY AND THE WILDGRASS BAND, BRUCE HAYES, SMYTHE AND TAYLOR AND THE CRESTONES
•Phone: 719-783-0987
•Contact Person: TICKETS ARE $15 IN ADVANCE AND $20 AT THE GATE.
•Web: www.highpeaksmusicfestival.org
•Email: joanie.liebman@kwmv.org

YOUTH SYMPHONY AUDITIONS

Expires:09.11.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS YOUTH SYMPHONY WILL HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AT THE YOUTH SYMPHONY OFFICES IN THE FORMER JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. MUSICIANS UP TO 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE PART OF THEIR SCHOOL'S MUSIC PROGRAM ARE INVITED TO AUDITION FOR OPENINGS IN THE SEVEN GROUPS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
•Contact Info: 1801 N. HOWARD AVENUE
•Phone: 719-633-3901
•Contact Person: DEBI KRAUSE-REINSCH
•Web: WWW.CSYSA.COM
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MOSE ALLISON IN TOWN

Expires:09.11.2010
INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN JAZZ BLUES PIANIST AND SINGER MOSE ALLISON PERFORMS HIS ONLY COLORADO SHOW AT COLORADO COLLEGE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH. SPECIAL V.I.P. MEET-AND-GREET PASSES ARE AVAILABLE. ALLISON'S MUSIC HAS INFLUENCED MANY BLUES AND ROCK ARTISTS, INCLUDING HENDRIX, THE STONES, YARDBIRDS, JOHN MAYALL, J. J. CALE AND THE WHO, JUST TO NAME A FEW. (NOT TO MENTION THE CLASH, VAN MORRISON, ELVIS COSTELLO, FRANK BLACK OF THE PIXIES...)
•Contact Info: 7 P.M. ARMSTRONG THEATRE, $30, $24 FOR STUDENTS, OR $24 WITH A CC ID; TICKETS AT KRCC AND THROUGH AMUSICCOMPANYINC.COM.
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY KRCC AND A MUSIC COMPANY INC.
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AMERICAN BOULDERING

Expires:09.11.2010
ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, AN AMERICAN BOULDERING SERIES COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE IN BUENA VISTA. THIS IS BUENA VISTA'S FIRST ABS COMPETITION, AND THE ONLY OUTDOOR QUALIFER ON THE TOUR. THE THREE PUBLIC CLIMBING BOULDERS ARE IN THE BUENA VISTA BOULDER GARDEN AND SOUTH MAIN TOWN SQUARE.
•Contact Info:
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•Contact Person: MARK KRASNOW
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•Email: MARKKRASNOW@GMAIL.COM

2010 WHAT IF!

Expires:09.11.2010
THE 2010 WHAT IF! FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION AND IMAGINATION IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH. A SIX BLOCK AREA, RANGING FROM THE PIKES PEAK CENTER TO THE PIONEER'S MUSEUM TO THE PLAZA OF THE ROCKIES WILL BE IINCLUDED IN THE FESTIVITIES.
•Contact Info: GAZETTES 4 PAGE FESTIVAL GUIDE INSERT WILL BE IN THE SEPTEMBER 3RD GO AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS THE COVER STORY FOR SEPT. 10TH.
•Phone: 719-597-3344
•Contact Person: 9AM-6PM FREE
•Web: www.whatif-festival.org Www.imaginationcelebration.org
•Email:

VOLUNTEERS @ NATURE CENTERS

Expires:09.11.2010
LEARN THE JOYS AND REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH EL PASO COUNTY PARKS AT BEAR CREEK AND FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTERS AT AN ORIENTATION CLASS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH. THE CLASS WILL MEET AT BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE NATURE CENTERS HAVE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ON WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS FOR ANYONE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
•Contact Info: 245 BEAR CREEK ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS1-3:30PM
•Phone: 719-520-6388
•Contact Person: PAULA MEGORDEN
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MOUNTAIN OF HOPE

Expires:09.11.2010
ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT IS HOSTING THE SECOND ANNUAL MOUNTAIN OF HOPE "MEMBER FOR A DAY" FUNDRAISER, BENEFITTING THE MARIAN HOUSE SOUP KITCHEN. ON THAT DAY, "MEMBERS" CAN SWIM, SAIL, ENJOY THE SPLASH PARK, LAY ON THE BEACH, TAKE A SPIN OR YOGA CLASS, PLAY TENNIS OR SAND VOLLEYBALL, OVER EVEN BOOK A TEE TIME ON THE GOLF COURSE. BRING THE FAMILY AND ENJOY A FUN-FILLED DAY IN THE SUN!
•Contact Info: 7AM-8PM$20/FAMILY OR $10/PERSON; $77/GOLF (INCLUDES CART)
•Phone: 719-538-4000
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2010 RACE FOR THE CURE

Expires:09.12.2010
ON SEPTEMBER 12TH IN THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK THERE WILL BE A FAMILY FRIENDLY 5K AND 1K RUN/WALK TO RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT THE KOMEN MISSION OF A WORLD WITHOUT BREAST CANCER.
•Contact Info: 1805 NORTH 30THT ST., COLORADO SPRINGS7AM
•Phone: 719-632-8887
•Contact Person: BETSY HINER
•Web: WWW.KOMENSECOLORADO.OCOM
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NEW POETS OF THE AMERICAN WEST

Expires:09.12.2010
ENJOY A READING WITH COLORADO POETS ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH. THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE COLORADO POET LAUREATE DAVID MASON AND MANY OTHERS AT 3 P.M., IN THE CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE.
•Contact Info: , FREE, ALSO WITH PETER ANDERSON, AARON ANSTETT, KATHY CONDE, JANE HILBERRY, MARK IRWIN, ROBERT KING, SHERYL LUNA, WILLIAM PITT ROOT, BILL TREMBLAY AND MORE.
•Phone: 389-6607
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INTRO TO TRANSITION

Expires:09.12.2010
TRANSITION TOWN MANITOU SPRINGS IS HOSTING "INTRODUCTION TO TRANSITION: FROM OIL DEPENDENCY TO COMMUNITY RESILIENCE", ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AND 12TH AT THE GILL FOUNDATION IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE PREMISES AND PRACTICES OF THE TRANSITION MODEL FOR TRANSITIONING AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE TOWARDS COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE.
•Contact Info: 318 EAST COSTILLA, COLORADO SPRINGS8:30AM-5:30PM
•Phone: 719-685--0290
•Contact Person: BRIAN FRITZ OR BECKY ELDER
•Web:
•Email: TT.MANITOU@GMAIL.COM

PICKETWIRE PLAYERS

Expires:09.12.2010
PICKETWIRE PLAYERS, LA JUNTA'S COMMUNITY THEATER, WILL PRESENT "DIRTY DEEDS AT THE DEPOT" AT PICKETWIRE CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 9TH THROUGH THE 12TH. THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT IS A SPECIAL FIRST-TIME COLLABORATION WITH EARLY SETTLERS DAY, THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION HOSTED BY THE LA JUNTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
•Contact Info: 802 SAN JUAN AVE., LA JUNTATHURS&FRI@7PM; SAT@5PM; SUN@2:30PM
•Phone: 719-384-5756/384-1435/468-6727
•Contact Person: MACK BURTIS/CANDI HILL/MARK RANDALL
•Web: WWW.PICKETWIREPLAYERS.ORG
•Email:

"ARE THE TREES FALLING?

Expires:09.13.2010
THE FIRST LECTURE OF THE 2010-11 COLORADO COLLEGE STATE OF THE ROCKIES PROJECT SPEAKER SERIES IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH. THIS TALK WILL COVER FOREST HEALTH IN THE ROCKIES, HOW PINE BEETLE AND WILDFIRE SHAPE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FORESTS. IT'S A FREE LECTURE THAT STARTS AT 7:30 P.M. IN GAYLORD HALL, ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF WORNER CAMPUS CENTER, 902 N. CASCADE AVE.
•Contact Info: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS DAVID THEOBALD AND JASON SIBOLD WILL PRESENT
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.stateoftherockies.com
•Email:

"HAIR-ESIES"

Expires:09.14.2010
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, A PANEL OF FACULTY, STUDENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ARTISTS WILL DISCUSS OUR CONVOLUTED, PASSIONATE RELATIONSHIP TO OUR HAIR. INSPIRED BY THE IDEA SPACE'S CURRENT EXHIBITION, MAY STEVENS: "CROSSING TIME," THIS MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVENT EXPLORES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HAIR, PERSONAL AND CULTURAL IDENTITY AND FEMINISM.
•Contact Info: 4:30 P.M., COLORADO COLLEGE, SCREENING ROOM, EDITH KINNEY GAYLORD CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE., FREE
•Phone: 389-6607
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MIGHTY ORGAN CONCERT

Expires:09.14.2010
FRANK SHELTON WILL PRESENT A FREE ORGAN RECITAL TITLED "THE FRENCH CONNECTION: MUSIC FROM AND FOR PARIS." ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH IN AT 7:30 P.M. IN CC'S SHOVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL. THE CONCERT WILL BE A PREVIEW OF THE RECITALS HE WILL GIVE AT NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS IN OCTOBER.
•Contact Info: SHELTON IS COLLEGE ORGANIST AND A MEMBER OF THE MUSIC FACULTY AT COLORADO COLLEGE
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person:
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PHONEBOOK RECYCLING NOW AVAILABLE

Expires:09.15.2010
THEHAVE PARTNERED TO PROVIDE PHONEBOOK RECYCLING IS NOW AVAILABLE IN PUEBLO UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH. AT SIX PUBLIC DROP-OFF SITES LOCATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY.
•Contact Info: BESSEMER RECYCLING; HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE; COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE; PUEBLO CENTER, MESA LA GREES MARKET, PUEBLO WEST LIBRARY, C&C DISPOSAL,
•Phone: Recycle Hotline 719- 583-4924.
•Contact Person: PUEBLO CITY-CNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, C&C DISPOSAL, AND DEX DIRECTORY
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CHILDRENS CHORALE AUDITIONS

Expires:09.15.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS CHILDRENS CHORALE IS LOOKING FOR YOUNG SINGERS IN COLORADO SPRINGS TO BE PART OF THE YOUTH CHOIR. THE CHILDRENS CHORALE WILL CONTINUE AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 4 TO FILL VACANCIES IN OUR TRAINING CHOIRS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16TH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Audition reservations can be made by calling 633-3562.
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.kidssing.org
•Email:

U OF ROCKIES OPEN HOUSE

Expires:09.15.2010
UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY COACHING, LEADING TEAMS, MOTIVATING TOWARD PEAK PERFORMANCES. IT HAPPENS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH.
•Contact Info: 11:30AM. NO COST TO ATTEND. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
•Phone: Register by phone at 866-442-0808
•Contact Person: UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, 555 EAST PIKES PEAK AVENUE I
•Web:
•Email: admissions@rockies.edu

MOUNTAIN OWLS

Expires:09.15.2010
AIKEN AUDUBON SOCIETY WILL HOST A PRESENTATION ON MOUNTAIN OWLS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH. IN COL. SPGS.
•Contact Info: BY SCOTT RASHID. 6:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE, 4255 SINTON ROAD, PLEASE USE REAR ENTRANCE
•Phone:
•Contact Person: FREE / RSVP: NONE REQUIRED.
•Web: www.aikenaudubon.com
•Email:

SILVER LININGS BREAKFAST

Expires:09.16.2010
THE 'SILVER LININGS BREAKFAST' WILL BENEFIT SILVER KEY SENIOR SERVICES. THE EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE ANTLERS HILTON HOTEL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH.
•Contact Info: REGISTRATION OPENS: 7:00 A.M. PROGRAM: 7:308:30 A.M.
•Phone: To R.S.V.P. call (719) 884-2300 or email
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: info@silverkey.org

ROMP IN THE PARK

Expires:09.16.2010
ALL BREED RESCUE & TRAINING INVITES YOU TO THE 10TH ANNUAL ROMP IN THE PARK ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, IN COTTONWOOD CREEK PARK. ENJOY A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DOG TRAINING DEMONSTRATIONS AND INFORMATIVE SEMINARS. PLAY IN THE DOGGIE WATERPARK, COMPETE IN THE "CANINE OLYMPICS" WITH YOUR OWN DOG. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, AND YOU CAN EVEN BRING YOUR DOG (PLEASE BE SURE THEY ARE LEASHED AND WELL BEHAVED).
•Contact Info: (7040 RANGEWOOD DRIVE) FROM 10:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. ADMISSION IS FREE! OR, ENTER A RAFFLE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES, GRAB A SNACK FROM ONE OF THE FOOD VENDORS AND WATCH ALL THE FUN.
•Phone: For more information call (719) 264-6460
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.haveanicedog.org
•Email:

AUBREY HIRSCH AT CC

Expires:09.16.2010
THE CC VISITING WRITERS SERIES PRESENTS AUBREY HIRSCH, MAKING HER COLORADO DEBUT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH. THE FREE READING TAKES PLACE 7 P.M. IN PACKARD HALL.
•Contact Info: HER WORK HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A PUSHCART PRIZE.
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY THE COLORADO COLLEGE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
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DAVID ROVICS IN CONCERT

Expires:09.16.2010
THE PIKES PEAK JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION PRESENTS FOLK SINGER DAVID ROVICS IN SLOCUM COMMONS, AT COLORADO COLLEGE ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 16TH AT 7 PM.PAUL WHITENS WILL OPEN.
•Contact Info: ANDY KERSHAW OF BBC RADIO 3 SAID "IF THE GREAT PHIL OCHS WERE TO COME BACK FROM THE DEAD TONIGHT, HE'D PROBABLY BE HAILED AS THE NEW DAVID ROVICS."
•Phone: Contact PPJPC for more info, 632-6189.
•Contact Person: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $10.
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HUNGRY FOR LOCAL FOOD?

Expires:09.16.2010
THE COLORADO COLLEGE STUDENT GARDEN IS HOSTING THEIR THIRD ANNUAL HARVEST BANQUET THIS SEPTEMBER 16TH. IN BEMIS GREAT HALL ON THE COLORADO COLLEGE CAMPUS TO CELEBRATE A YEAR OF BOUNTIFUL HARVEST. T
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE $30 PER PERSON, $50 PER COUPLE, AND ALLPROCEEDS GO TO THE CC FARM CLUB. R.S.V.P. ONLINE
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: ccstudentfarm@gmail.com

ART HULLABALOO

Expires:09.17.2010
THE SANGRES ART GUILD IN WESTCLIFFE PRESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL ART HULLABALOO AND PLEIN (RHYMES WITH PLANE) AIR PAINT OUT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AND 18TH. HULLABALOO HAPPENS SATURDAY 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. WITH THE SALIDA CIRCUS, THERE'S MUSIC ALL DAY, ART DEMOS, A SIDEWALK CHALK ART COMPETITION, FACE PAINTING, GALLERY GALLOP, PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS.
•Contact Info: FANTASY FIBER FOREST QUILT SHOW AND PARADE AT NOON. PLEIN AIR PAINT-OUT RECEPTION AND AWARDS AT 3RD STREET GALLERY AT 6 P.M. ON SATURDAY.
•Phone:
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.sangresartguild.org.
•Email:

BENET HILL MONASTERY CLASSES

Expires:09.17.2010
OPEN TO ALL FAITH TRADITIONS, THE BENET HILL MONASTERY CAN HELP GUIDE YOU ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.CLASSES BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER. PRIVATE, GROUP AND DIRECTED RETREATS ARE AVAILABLE.
•Contact Info: COMBINE INNOVATIVE SPIRITUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICES TO HELP ASK THE PROFOUND QUESTION, "WHAT DO WE WANT?" RETREAT WILL BE FROM FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT 17 TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT 19.
•Phone: registration 719-633-0655
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.benethillmonastery.org
•Email:

"ARTS ON THE ARK!"

Expires:09.17.2010
'ARTICIPATE' PRESENTS THEIR 2ND ANNUAL FUN-RAISER: "ARTS ON THE ARK!" FRIDAY, SEPT 17TH AT THE SALIDA STEAMPLANT EVENTS CENTER. EXPECT MUSIC FROM BONES AND FRIENDS AND THE GROOVE FARMERS PLUS ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE SALIDA STARLETTES,AND MANY MORE. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SALIDA STEAMPLANT BOX OFFICE AND THE SALIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
•Contact Info: 5-10PM ALSO FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, THE SALIDA CIRCUS, AND SILENT AUCTION THAT INCLUDES A SEASON PASS TO SKI MONARCH.
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SCULPTURE FABRICATING WORKSHOP

Expires:09.17.2010
THE LA VETA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS OFFERING A HANDS ON SCULPTURE FABRICATING WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 18 & 19TH. IN THIS CLASS STUDENTS WILL LEARN BASIC CUTTING, WELDING, AND CARVING TECHNIQUES WITH ELECTRIC, PNEUMATIC AND HAND TOOLS TO CREATE A STEEL, STONE OR WOOD SCULPTURE.
•Contact Info: YOU WILL DESIGN YOUR OWN SCULPTURE WITH ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR, JIM FOWLER -- AN EXPERIENCED CREATOR OF EXOTIC OBJECTS. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
•Phone: 719.989.0339
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.theLVSA.org
•Email:

MEMORY WALK

Expires:09.17.2010
YOU CAN HELP THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO PUT AN END TO ALZHEIMERS BY RAISING PLEDGES FOR THE MEMORY WALK IN COLORADO SPRINGS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.
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•Web: www.alz.org/co
•Email:

AIKEN CANYON TRAIL WORK DAY

Expires:09.17.2010
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR AN AIKEN CANYON TRAIL WORK DAY ON SATURDAYÊ SEPTEMBERÊ 18TH.Ê BRING GLOVES, WATER, SUNSCREEN AND A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR A POTLUCK LUNCH.Ê
•Contact Info: MEET AT 8:00AM AT THE FIELD STATION ON HWY 115 - 3350 TURKEY CANON RANCH ROAD.Ê
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•Email: lpdobey@msn.com

BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER - AUGUST 2010

Expires:09.18.2010
EDIBLE PLANTS, REPTILES, AND FURRY FRIENDS ARE ALL ON THE CALENDAR IN AUGUST AT BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER.
•Contact Info: 245 BEAR CREEK ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-520-6387
•Contact Person: KEN PALS
•Web: www.elpasocountyparks.com
•Email:

THUNDERSTORM RUN

Expires:09.18.2010
THE THUNDERSTORM 5K RUN, ON SEPTEMBER 18TH, IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT AT DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 1810 NORTH GATE BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-660-1507
•Contact Person: SEAN FLAHERTY
•Web: www.runningguru.com
•Email:

EVERGREEN CEMETERY WALK

Expires:09.18.2010
ENJOY A NEW WALKING TOUR OF EVERGREEN CEMETERY ON SEPT. 18TH. THIS YEAR THE TOUR WILL BE INTRODUCING NEW CHARACTERS WHO WILL SPEAK WITH YOU ABOUT THEIR LIVES AND ALSO SHARE WITH YOU LIFE IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION IN THE EARLY DAYS. STATIC DISPLAYS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION WILL BRING HISTORY TO LIFE AS WELL. THIS SELF GUIDED TOURÊ INCLUDES A FREE BOOKLET OF INTERESTING STORIES AND TOPICSÊ HIGHLIGHTINGÊ EVERGREEN CEMETERY AND SOME OF THE RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE THERE TODAY. 
•Contact Info: THIS SHOULD BE A FUN AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.10 AM WITH LAST TOUR LEAVING AT 1PM. $10, UNDER 12 YEARS FREE
•Phone: 630-7328
•Contact Person: 1005 S. HANCOCK ( CORNER OF FOUNTAIN AND HANCOCK AVENUE)
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STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Expires:09.18.2010
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL IS SEPTEMBER 17TH AND 18TH AT THE PHILIP S. MILLER LIBRARY IN CASTLE ROCK. FEATURED STORYTELLERS INCLUDE ELDRENA DOUMA, ANGEL VIGIL, LIZ MASTERSON AND CINNAMON SUE.
•Contact Info: 100 S. WILCOX ST., CASTLE ROCK
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VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY BUILDING

Expires:09.18.2010
THE WOMEN'S EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLORADO COLLEGE IS OFFERING GUIDED TOURS OF THE HISTORIC VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY BUILDING ON THE CC CAMPUS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.
•Contact Info: 1125 GLEN AVENUE (CORNER OF GLEN AVE. AND UINTAH STREET)TOURS START AT 8:30AM AND EVERY 15 MINS. UNTIL 3:30PM
•Phone: 719-389-6000
•Contact Person: GEORGE ECKHARDT
•Web: COLORADOCOLLEGE.EDU/WELCOME/WALKINGTOUR/VANBRIGGLE.PHP
•Email:

YOGA WORKSHOP / FUNDRAISER

Expires:09.18.2010
AN ALL LEVELS YOGA WORKSHOP / FUNDRAISER FOR KWMV TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH IN WESTCLIFFE, CO. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO LEARN AND DO YOGA AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY RADIO AT THE SAME TIME. 
•Contact Info: (SESSIONS BEGIN AT 9 A.M. AND AT 2 P.M) TAUGHT BY JAMIE AND JUSTIN ALLISON OF HOWARD, COLORADO
•Phone: 719-783-0987
•Contact Person: TO REGISTER GO ON LINE
•Web: www.kwmv.org/yoga
•Email: events@kwmv.org

QUILTERS ABOVE THE CLOUDS

Expires:09.18.2010
QUILTERS ABOVE THE CLOUDS PRESENTS THEIR 4TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, AT THE WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY. 
•Contact Info: FROM 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM-- $2 PER PERSON. QUILTS IN THE ASPEN: EVERY QUILT HAS A STORY. 218 E. MIDLAND, WOODLAND PARK, CO
•Phone:
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•Web:
•Email: Quilters_Above_The_Clouds@yahoo.com

LAND & SEA CLEANUP

Expires:09.18.2010
THE 3RD ANNUAL LAKE PUEBLO LAND & SEA CLEANUP DAY IS COMING ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH. YOU CAN SCUBA DIVE AND COLLECT TRASH UNDERWATER OR HELP OUT BY PICKING UP TRASH ON LAND. THERE'S EVEN PRIZE GIVEAWAYS FOR THE MOST TRASH COLLECTED. THERE'S ALSO PRIZE DRAWINGS FOR VOLUNTEER BOATERS WILLING TO TRANSPORT DIVERS AND SHORE CLEANERS TO COVES. 
•Contact Info: BRING YOUR DIVE EQUIPMENT. RENTAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION: PRESENT C-CARDS AND PURCHASE.   FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (719) 543-DIVE (3483) 
•Phone: FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (719) 543-DIVE (3483
•Contact Person:
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COLORADO SPRINGS MEMORY WALK 2010

Expires:09.18.2010
THE ALZHEIMERÕS ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO WILL HOST THE MEMORY WALK IN COLORADO SPRINGS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.Ê
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 303-813-1669
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.alz.org
•Email:

ADOPT-A-CRAG

Expires:09.18.2010
THE SOUTHERN COLORADO CLIMBER'S RESOURCE & ACTION GROUP IS PARTNERING WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE FOR A DAY OF TRAIL CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE ON SEPTEMBER 18TH. 
•Contact Info: AT 9AM TO 4PM AT NEWLIN CREEK TRAILHEAD, FLORENCE, CO
•Phone: 719-924-4297; 8am through 7pm, 7 days a week. Ask for Ben Bruestle.
•Contact Person:
•Web:
•Email: climbholio@hotmail.com

ZUMBA

Expires:09.18.2010
A BENEFIT FOR THE 'SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE' ON SAT, SEPT 18TH WILL ENGAGE YOU IN 2 EXCITING HOURS OF CALORIE BURNIN', HIP SHAKIN', LATIN-INSPIRED DANCE FITNESS KNOWN AS ZUMBA. THE EVENT HAPPENS IN THE IMAGINATION SPACE AT THE CITADEL (BETWEEN BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY AND DILLARD'S).
•Contact Info: $15 DONATION. 10:30-12:30
•Phone: Zumba class led by the DanceZ team, 210-286-5974;
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.meetup.com/luv2dance
•Email:

COOL SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Expires:09.18.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS COOL SCIENCE FESTIVAL, A DAY OF FUN SCIENCEDEMONSTRATIONS, HANDS ON ACTIVITIES, AND LECTURES HAPPENS SEPTEMBER 18TH. AT UCCS.
•Contact Info: PRESENTED BY COLORADO SPRINGS SCIENCE CENTER PROJECT, COOL SCIENCE, UCCS CENTER FOR STEM EDUCATION, AND BSCS
•Phone: (719) 389-6431 can be reached M-F 8am-6pm
•Contact Person: 9AM-4PM KIDS OF ALL AGES CAN EXPLORE THE JOY OF SCIENCE! ENTIRELY FREE!
•Web: www.csscp.org/csfest/index.htm
•Email: nfo@coolscience.org

CEMETERY WALKING TOUR

Expires:09.18.2010
THE EVERGREEN CEMETERY WALKING TOUR IS SEPTEMBER 18TH. STATIC DISPLAYS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION WILL BRING HISTORY TO LIFE. THIS SELF GUIDED TOUR INCLUDES A FREE BOOKLET OF INTERESTING STORIES AND TOPICS HIGHLIGHTING EVERGREEN CEMETERY AND SOME OF THE RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE THERE TODAY.
•Contact Info: LAST TOUR LEAVING AT 1:00PM. $10 PER PERSON, CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS FREE
•Phone: 630-7328
•Contact Person: 1005 S. HANCOCK ( CORNER OF FOUNTAIN AND HANCOCK AVENUE)
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CHILI & SALSA

Expires:09.19.2010
A CHILI COOK OFF AND SALSA TASTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT. A BEER TENT WILL ALSO BE PART OF THE FESTIVITIES.
•Contact Info: CORNER OF SECOND & FRONT STREETS11AM-3PM
•Phone: 719-460-4179
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.monumentmerchants.com/
•Email: vmynhier@townofmonument.net

COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY MEETS

Expires:09.21.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS CHAPTER OF THE COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS SEPTEMBER 21ST. DR. DANNY N. WALKER, WYOMING ASSISTANT STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST WILL SPEAK ABOUT HIS TEAMSÕ EFFORT TO REEVALUATE THE BATTLE OF RED BUTTESÕ HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS, LOCATE THE BATTLEFIELD, AND CONDUCT ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD RESEARCH. ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE MEETING.
•Contact Info: 7:00 PM Ð 9:00 PMWHERE:Ê CS POLICE DEPT FALCON SUBSTATION, 7850 GODDARD STREET,
•Phone: Laurie Lee, 719-632-2841
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•Email: tandllee@att.net

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BENEFIT

Expires:09.23.2010
THE HOWARD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS A FRONT LINE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LOOKING OUT FOR MANY FAMILIES IN WESTERN FREMONT COUNTY. TO HELP RAISE THE MONEY NEEDED TO KEEP THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATING THEY ARE RAFFLING OFF A BIG BEAUTIFUL HARLEY.Ê
•Contact Info: THIS IMMACULATE 2005 ROAD KING HARLEY HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT.Ê RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $25 EACH OR 5 FOR 100.
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•Web: www.howardvfd.org
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AMERICAN ANARCHIST

Expires:09.23.2010
ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD CANDACE FALK WILL UNCOVER THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN ANARCHIST "EMMA GOLDMAN". A RECEPTION AND TOUR OF THE EMMA GOLDMAN PAPERS PROJECT EXHIBITION IN COBURN GALLERY WILL FOLLOW THE FREE LECTURE. 
•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
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URBAN PEAK BENEFIT

Expires:09.23.2010
URBAN PEAK, COLORADO SPRINGS ÒBUILDING FUTURES, BUILDING LIVESÓ BENEFIT IS SEPTEMBER 23RD. EXPECT ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, YOUTH TESTIMONIES AND MORE. Ê
•Contact Info: URBAN PEAK IS A SAFE HAVEN FOR HOMELESS YOUTH
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•Web: www.urbanpeak.org
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CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING

Expires:09.23.2010
TWO FREE CLASSES ON MANAGING FINANCES AND PURCHASING A HOME WILL BE OFFERED BY THE CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE. "SO YOU WANT TO BE A HOME OWNER" WILL BE PRESENTED ON SEPTEMBER 15TH AND "MONEY MATTERS" IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22ND AND ON SEPTEMBER 23RD. CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THEIR OFFICES IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 1233 LAKE PLAZA DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS9/15@5:30-10:30PM 9/22@5:30-6:45PM & 9/23@NOON-1:15PM
•Phone: 719-576-0909 X237
•Contact Person: TOM CRADDOCK
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WATERWISE WORKSHOP

Expires:09.24.2010
'COLORADO WATERWISE' IS HOSTING ITS 2ND ANNUAL WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP ON SEPTEMBER 24TH IN DENVER.Ê THE WORKSHOP, TITLED ÒFROM THE MOUNTAIN TOP TO THE TAP:Ê USING TOOLS AND POLICY TO MAKE EVERY DROP COUNTÓ.ÊÊÊ
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•Web: www.coloradowaterwise.org
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ROYAL GORGE REGION ARTISTS

Expires:09.24.2010
THE ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE AND PARK AND THE ZONTA CLUB ARE SPONSORING A NEW ART COMPETITION. THE ENTRY MUST DEPICT THE THEME: THE ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE AND CANYON. NO PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ENTRANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD. THE ARTWORK WILL BE SHOWN AT THE 11TH ANNUAL ARTFUL WOMEN EXHIBITION IN OCTOBER. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 24TH.
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•Web: ZONTAROYALGORGE.ORG
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CHEYENNE CA„ON CITY PARK WORK DAYS

Expires:09.25.2010
YOU CAN VOLUNTEER IN CHEYENNE CA„ON CITY PARK IN COLORADO SPRINGS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBERÊ12TH FOR A TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAY OR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH FOR A PARK CLEANUP DAY.Ê ALL WORK WILL BE DIRECTED BY AN EXPERIENCED CREW LEAD AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED.Ê
•Contact Info: MEET AT THE STARSMORE DISCOVERY CENTER. BOTH EVENTS ARE 1/2 DAY.Ê BRING WORK GLOVES, BOOTS, LONG PANTS, HAT, SUNSCREEN, WATER AND A SPIRIT OF GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY.Ê
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•Contact Person: BOTH EVENTS WILLÊSTART AT 8:15AM.ÊTHE CONTACT IS LEE WOLF
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BEAR CREEK - SEPTEMBER 2010

Expires:09.25.2010
THERE'S A LOT GOING ON AT BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER IN SEPTEMBER. A NATURALIST DOCENT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION PROGRAM, A TEDDY BEAR PICNIC, AND STAR GAZING ARE JUST SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES ON THE CALENDAR.
•Contact Info: 245 BEAR CREEK ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-520-6387
•Contact Person: KEN PALS
•Web: ELPASOCOUNTYPARKS.COM
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FOUNTAIN CREEK - SEPTEMBER 2010

Expires:09.25.2010
RASCALLY RACCOONS, SPIDERS AND WEBS, PLUS A FALL BIRD COUNT ARE AMONG THE MANY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AT FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER IN SEPTEMBER.
•Contact Info: 320 PEPPER GRASS LANE, FOUNTAIN
•Phone: 719-520-6745
•Contact Person: KEN PALS
•Web: ELPASOCOUNTYPARKS.COM
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JOOK JOINT THUNDERCLAP

Expires:09.25.2010
ROBERT BELFOUR, CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND LIGHTNIN' MALCOM AND JOHN-ALEX MASON AND FRIENDS PRESENT THE 'JOOK JOINT THUNDERCLAP CONCERT' WHICH WILL FEATURE AUTHENTIC MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY BLUES ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH. SHOWTIME IS 7 P.M. IN ARMSTRONG THEATRE.
•Contact Info: $12 FOR KRCC MEMBERS, $18 GENERAL, $23 DAY OF SHOW. VIP TICKETS $45 INCLUDES A MEET AND GREET WITH THE MUSICIANS, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, AND RESERVED SEATING.
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•Contact Person: SPONSORED BY KRCC AND A MUSIC COMPANY INC.
•Web: www.AMusicCompanyInc.com
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DRUM MAJOR'S CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Expires:09.27.2010
PALMER HIGH SCHOOL BANDSÊIS ANNOUNCING ITS INNAUGURAL DRUM MAJOR'S CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF COLORADO ON MON SEPT. 27TH. THERE ARE BUSINESS AND CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. 
•Contact Info: START TIME IS 1PM SHOTGUN, 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE/ WITH BACKYARD BBQ TO FALLOW CATERED BY CHEYENNE MTNÊ RESORT ¥
•Phone: Dale Crockett, at (719) 328-5028 Beverly Steele at (719) 459-5007
•Contact Person:
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•Email: crockwd@d11.org tunesjazz@yahoo.com

WATER FUTURE

Expires:09.29.2010
IF THE FUTURE OF COLORADO'S WATER SUPPLY INTERESTS YOU, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR SEVERAL DRAFT DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE '2050 MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL WATER USE PROJECTIONS' IS NOW UNDERWAY. THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WILL BE OPEN THROUGH SEPT. 30TH, 2010.
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•Web: www.cwcb.state.co.us
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OLT FUNDRAISER ONLINE

Expires:09.29.2010
ORIENT LAND TRUST IS CURRENTLY HOLDING AN ONLINE AUCTION AS ITS MAJOR 2010 FUNDRAISER. ITEMS SUCH AS SKIING, WHITEWATER RAFTING, HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE SANGRES, OVERNIGHT STAYS AT HOT SPRINGS, YOGA CLASSES, RESTAURANT OFFERINGS, ART WORK, JEWELRY AND MORE ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS ONLINE AUCTION. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE AUCTION GO TOWARDS LAND CONSERVATION IN THE NORTHERN SAN LUIS VALLEY. THE AUCTION RUNS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH.
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•Web: www.olt.org
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BLISSFEST333

Expires:09.29.2010
'BLISSFEST 333' IS CELEBRATING ITS 6TH FESTIVAL DURING SEPTEMBER. IT WILL AGAIN SHOWCASE FILM, MUSIC, POETRY, THEATER, DANCE, MAGIC, A KIDS' AND TEEN FESTIVAL, AND MORE. THE MONTH-LONG EVENT WILL FEATURE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AND FILMMAKERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, AND WILL ALSO INCLUDE LOCAL TALENT. ALSO, THIS YEAR BLISSFEST WILL BE HOSTING A FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE ALL MONTH LONG DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT VENUE 515 IN MANITOU. AND IN ADDITION TO THE DRIVE, THERE WILL BE A MONTH-LONG SILENT AUCTION OF ARTWORK IN THREE LOCAL GALLERIES.
•Contact Info: THIS YEAR'S BENEFICIARIES ARE ANGEL EYES; SAFE PASSAGE; ELEGY INTERNATIONAL AGAINST ANIMAL ABUSE; AND SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION.
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•Contact Person: PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO VARIOUS CHARITIES.
•Web: www.blissfest333.com
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THE EMMA GOLDMAN PAPERS

Expires:09.29.2010
"THE EMMA GOLDMAN PAPERS" EXHIBIT RUNS SEPTEMBER 7 - 29TH. IN CC'S COBURN GALLERY. A MAJOR FIGURE IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN RADICALISM AND FEMINISM, EMMA GOLDMAN WAS AN INFLUENTIAL ANARCHIST OF HER DAY AND AN EARLY ADVOCATE OF FREE SPEECH, BIRTH CONTROL, WOMEN'S EQUALITY AND UNION ORGANIZATION. DEPORTED IN 1919, SHE PARTICIPATED IN THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENTS OF HER AGE, INCLUDING THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION AND THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. 
•Contact Info: TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 12:30-5 P.M. SPONSORED BY THE COLORADO COLLEGE CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS FUND.
•Phone: 389-6607
•Contact Person: COBURN GALLERY, MAIN FLOOR OF WORNER, 902 N. CASCADE AVE., FREE
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JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY - SEPTEMBER 2010

Expires:09.29.2010
A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AT THE JOHN C. FREMONT LIBRARY IN SEPTEMBER. A PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME, AFTER SCHOOL TEEN GROUPS, AND A TEEN BOOK CLUB & WRITING GROUP ARE JUST SOME OF THE AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES.
•Contact Info: 130 CHURCH AVE., FLORENCE
•Phone: 719-784-4649
•Contact Person: ROBIN HOHN
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MANITOU SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER

Expires:09.30.2010
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION, AND A VARIETY OF WALKING TOURS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS ARE IN THE WORKS AT THE MANITOU SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER THIS SUMMER. CALL OR CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-685-1454
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.MANITOUSPRINGSHERITAGECENTER.ORG
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CC CHILDCARE

Expires:09.30.2010
COLORADO COLLEGE CHILDRENÕS CENTER IS NOW ENROLLING INFANT THROUGH PRESCHOOL AGES. PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS CAN CALL AND ARRANGE FOR VISITS / TOURS.Ê
•Contact Info: THE COLORADO COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER OPERATES WITH AN OPEN DOOR POLICY.
•Phone: 719-389-6764Ê
•Contact Person: 931 NORTH NEVADA AVENUE
•Web: www.coloradocollege.edu/CCCC/index.html
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SUIT DRIVE

Expires:09.30.2010
ECUMENICAL SOCIAL MINISTRIES IS AGAIN HOSTING THE SUCCESSFUL 'SUIT DRIVE', IN CONJUNCTION WITH MENÕS WAREHOUSE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.Ê YOU CAN DONATE A NEW OR GENTLY USED SUIT BY DROPPING IT OFF AT ANY MENÕS WAREHOUSE LOCATION.Ê MENÕS WAREHOUSE WILL THEN PROVIDE A DRESS SHIRT TO GO WITH THE SUIT.ÊLAST YEARÕS DRIVE PROVIDED 170 PERSONS WITH CLOTHING TO GIVE THEM APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS, ETC.ÊÊÊÊ
•Contact Info: ESMÕS DAY OF DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 30 AT ESM, 201 N. WEBER, FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM.Ê
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•Web: www.ecusocmin.org
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ÒCELEBRATE TECHNOLOGY"

Expires:09.30.2010
ON NOV. 15TH ÒCELEBRATE TECHNOLOGY", A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL EVENT AT THE BROADMOOR HOTEL TO HONOR THE BEST TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS, INVENTORS AND BUSINESSES IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION. YOU CAN GO ONLINEÊTO NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY IN THE BIOSCIENCE & BIOMEDICAL, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS, SECURITY & DEFENSE AND ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT AREAS.
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•Web: www.celebratetechnology.org
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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Expires:09.30.2010
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH. SEVERAL LOCAL AGENCIES AND BUSINESSES IN THE PUEBLO AREA HAVE TEAMED UP TO PROVIDE TIPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS ON PERSONAL, BUSINESS, PET, AND FAMILY PREPAREDNESS. FUN EVENTS ARE PLANNED FOR SATURDAYS DURING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Pueblo County Emergency Services Bureau 719-583-6222
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GI BENEFITS

Expires:10.01.2010
ATTENTION GI'S. IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON USING THE POST 9/11 GI BILL TO ATTEND SCHOOL ANYTIME THIS YEAR YOU NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO ENSURE YOU GET YOUR BENEFITS. YOU CAN GET ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION ONLINE.
•Contact Info: POST 9/11 BILL IS THE MOST EXTENSIVE EDUCATION PACKAGE EVER OFFERED. IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PAY FOR A RECIPIENTS ENTIRE COLLEGE EDUCATION INCLUDING HOUSING, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
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•Web: www.gibill.va.gov
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RADIOLOGY INFO ONLINE

Expires:10.01.2010
THERE'S A WEBSITE THAT GIVES YOU DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF MORE THAN 100 RADIOLOGY TESTS AND RADIATION THERAPY PROCEDURES. IT HAS PHOTOS, VIDEO CLIPS, A QUICK SEARCH FUNCTION AND DEFINITIONS OF MANY MEDICAL TERMS.
•Contact Info: IT'S FREE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. ALSO IN SPANISH.
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•Web: www.radiologyinfo.org
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RESCUE MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Expires:10.01.2010
THE SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS WILLING TO ELEVATE THE PIKES PEAK REGION COMMUNITY. THE MISSION HAS EXPANDED ITS VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT WITH MANY MORE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ÒGIVE BACKÓ THROUGH YOUR TIME, TALENT AND ABILITIES IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. IMMEDIATE POSITIONS NEEDED INCLUDE: DRIVERS AND ASSISTANTS FOR DAILY FOOD PICKUPS, COOKS, VARIOUS RECOVERY PROGRAM POSITIONS, INCLUDING COORDINATORS, RECEPTIONIST, DONATION INTAKE ASSISTANTS, AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANTS.Ê
•Contact Info:
•Phone: (719) 314-2347
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.springsrescuemission.org
•Email: eleanorv@mysrm.org

FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Expires:10.01.2010
THERE ARE NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY.ÊSCHOOLS AND YOUTH-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 'UNITED HEALTH HEROES' GRANTS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND TO DESIGN, ADDRESS AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP FIGHT IT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.Ê VISIT THATÕS YSA.ORG/HEROES.ÊÊ A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM UNITED HEALTH GROUP, YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA AND THIS STATION.ÊÊ
•Contact Info: GRANTS UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. GO ONLINE TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION.
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•Web: www.YSA.org/HEROES
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EVENTS TO HELP TESSA

Expires:10.01.2010
A NUMBER OF UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND TOWN WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT TESSA, INCLUDING A TAG SALE ON AUGUST 28TH AT THE TREASURE SHOPPE ON PIKES PEAK AVE; A 'WINE CRAWL' ALONG TEJON ST. ON SEPTEMBER 23RD; AND ON OCTOBER 1ST AND 2ND, TABLESCAPES PRESENTS NEW TABLE THEMES AND DECOR WITH RAFFLES, FOOD NIBBLES, HOW-TO'S, KITCHEN TOURS, AND MORE. Ê
•Contact Info: TESSA'S MISSION IS TO HELP WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ACHIEVE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING WHILE CHALLENGING COMMUNITIES TO END SEXUAL AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.
•Phone:
•Contact Person: ALL PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT TESSA
•Web: www.tessacs.org
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NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE DAY

Expires:10.02.2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK IS EXCITED TO INVITE EVERYONE TO THEIR FIRST ANNUAL "NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE DAY" ON OCTOBER 2ND. CALLING KIDS OF ALL AGES TO COME AND EXPLORE THE WONDER AND BEAUTY OF THE PARK.
•Contact Info: 410 JL RANCH HEIGHTS, COLORADO SPRINGS10AM-2PM
•Phone: 719-576-2251
•Contact Person:
•Web: WWW.PARKS.STATE.CO.US/PARKS/CHEYENNEMOUNTAIN
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GRACEFUL VIRTUOSITY

Expires:10.03.2010
THE AWARD WINNING VERONIKA STRING QUARTET AND FEATURED GUEST ARTIST SUSAN GRACE, PIANO WILL PERFORM IN CONCERT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD ATPACKARD HALL ON THE CC CAMPUSN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: AT 2:30 P.M. TICKETS ARE $15 FOR ADULTS AND $7.50 FOR STUDENTS, AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR, OR BY CALLING AND AT ALL TICKETS WEST LOCATIONS
•Phone: (719) 576-2626, toll free (866) 464-2626,
•Contact Person: LOCATED AT 5 W. CACHE LA POUDRE I
•Web: www.veronikastringquartet.com www.ticketswest.com
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VALLEY FARMERS' MARKET

Expires:10.08.2010
THE VALLEY FARMERS' MARKET WELCOMES LOCALS AND VISITORS TO DOWNTOWN ALAMOSA EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER 9TH. FOR FARM FRESH PRODUCTS FROM COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO, LIVE MUSIC, COOKING DEMOS, AND FAMILY EVENTS CREATE A LIVELY COMMUNITY MARKET.
•Contact Info: 7 AM TO 2 PM. EVENT INFORMATION IS POSTED ONLINE
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•Web: www.alamosafarmersmarket.org.
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FREEDOM FUND AWARDS

Expires:10.08.2010
THE COLORADO SPRINGS BRANCH NAACP WILL HOST THE FREEDOM FUND COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA BEGINNING AT 6 PM, OCTOBER 9TH AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL ON CIRCLE DRIVE. THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE A PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION, ELEGANT DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION FEATURING MS. PEGGY HOUSTON SHIVERS AND THE CELEBRATION MULTICULTURAL ENSEMBLE AND ENTERTAINMENT BY RON IVORY AND THE MEMBERS ONLY BAND.
•Contact Info: TICKETS ARE $65 PER PERSON, $650 PER TABLE AND SUPPORT CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION.
•Phone: 719 475 7255
•Contact Person:
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•Email: president@coloradospringsnaacp.org

PAWTOBER FEST 5K

Expires:10.09.2010
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION IS SPONSORING PAWTOBER FEST 5K, A 5K RUN TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE EVENT IS ON OCTOBER 9TH AND BEGINS AT NOSH RESTAURANT IN COLORADO SPRINGS.
•Contact Info: 121 TEJON STREET, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-473-1741
•Contact Person: STACY CANDELLA
•Web: www.hsppr.org
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AIDS WALK 2010

Expires:10.09.2010
THE SOUTHERN COLORADO AIDS PROJECT IS HAVING A FUNDRAISING WALK IN THE GARDEN OF THE GODS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9TH. THE STARTING POINT OF THE WALK WILL BE AT ROCK LEDGE RANCH AND THE DISTANCE IS 3 MILES. TO REGISTER AND/OR TO DONATE, GO THE WEBSITE.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: WWW.FIRSTGIVING.COM/SCAP
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GHOST WALK

Expires:10.09.2010
THE PUEBLO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE AND THE YWCA OF PUEBLO WILL PRESENT A GHOST WALK THROUGH THE HISTORIC UNION AVENUE DISTRICT ON OCT. 1, 2, 8 AND 9TH. THIS EVENT IS A STORYTELLING OF PUEBLOÕS PAST. THE GHOST WALK IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Ê
•Contact Info: FROM 5:30 TO 8:30 P.M. STARTING AT LA PLACITA OF EL PUEBLO HISTORY. MUSEUM WALKING TOURS LEAVE EVERY 15 MINUTES .
•Phone: (719) 564-3699
•Contact Person:
•Web: pgw@puebloghostwalk.com
•Email:

BIKE DONATIONS

Expires:10.12.2010
IF YOU HAVE A BICYCLE IN GOOD CONDITION JUST COLLECTING COBWEBS IN YOUR GARAGE, THE PIKES PEAK JUSTICE & PEACE COMMISSION WILL HELP YOU DONATE THEM TO HOMELESS PEOPLE IN NEED OF TRANSPORTATION. JUST BRING YOUR BIKES TO THE COLORADO FARM & ART MARKET FROM 3-7 P..M. EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH OCT. 13TH AT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK. 
•Contact Info:
•Phone: Steve at (719) 632-6189
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.ppjpc.org
•Email: econjustice@ppjpc.org

MAGIC ENTHUSIASTS

Expires:10.12.2010
A MONTHLY MEETING OF THE PIKES PEAK PRESTIDIGITATORS WILL BE HELD EVERY 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT NOVEMBER & DECEMBER) AT THE SAND CREEK POLICE STATION IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE CLUB PROMOTES THE ART OF MAGIC WHILE TEACHING STAGE PRESENTATION AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES.
•Contact Info: 4125 CENTER PARK DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-630-8128
•Contact Person: LARRY THE ANIMAL GUY
•Web: WWW.SAM170.ORG
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REEL ROCK

Expires:10.14.2010
THE FIFTH ANNUAL REEL ROCK FILM TOUR IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT THE ARMSTRONG THEATER AT COLORADO COLLEGE. THE TOUR BRINGS THE BEST IN CLIMBING AND ADVENTURE FILMS TO LOCAL AUDIENCES ACROSS THE GLOBE.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 913-961-0333
•Contact Person: DANA RICHARDSON
•Web: WWW.REELROCKTOUR.COM
•Email:

ART IN THE HILLS

Expires:10.16.2010
CHAPEL HILLS MALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PIKES PEAK ARTS COUNCIL ARE SPONSORING THE FIRST ANNUAL "ART IN THE HILLS" ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT THE CHAPEL HILLS MALL IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS OF ARTWORK IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH.
•Contact Info:
•Phone: 719-237-7441 OR 330-1370
•Contact Person: NORA HARDIN
•Web:
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AUTHOR FEST

Expires:10.18.2010
AUTHOR FEST OF THE ROCKIES IS A STATEWIDE LITERARY CONFERENCE THAT IS A SIGNATURE EVENT OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MANITOU SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY. OVER 50 COLORADO AUTHORS WILL BE PRESENTING.
•Contact Info:
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•Web: WWW.AUTHORFESTOFTHEROCKIES.ORG
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REPRESENTING THE WEST ART EXHIBITION

Expires:10.22.2010
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER IN PUEBLO WILL HOST MANY EXHIBITS THIS FALL INCLUDING THE '8TH ANNUAL REPRESENTING THE WEST ART EXHIBITION & SALE' SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 23RD.
•Contact Info: ADMISSION TO CENTER IS $4 FOR ADULTS AND $3 FOR CHILDREN AND MILITARY. MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION. ARTS CENTER LOCATED AT 210 N. SANTA FE AVE., JUST OFF OF I-25, EXIT 98B
•Phone: 719-295-7200
•Contact Person:
•Web: www.sangredecristoarts.org
•Email:

ZONTA

Expires:10.23.2010
ZONTA'S 11TH ANNUAL ARTFUL WOMEN EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 8-10, 14-17 & 22-23 AT THE SUNFLOWER BANK BUILDING IN CANON CITY. THIS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER IS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 24TH.
•Contact Info: 531 MAINI STREET, CANON CITY
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•Web: WWW.ZONTAROYALGORGE.ORG
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"CROSSING TIME"

Expires:10.25.2010
MAY STEVENS' "CROSSING TIME" IS A SMALL-SCALE RETROSPECTIVE THAT EXPLORES SIGNIFICANT JUNCTURES IN HER CAREER, FEATURING WORKS FROM THE 1960S TO THE PRESENT. STEVENS HAS CREATED ART THAT PROTESTS WARS, STANDS UP FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, PROMOTES EQUAL RIGHTS AND DECRIES CHILD ABUSE. THIS EXHIBIT RUNS FROM SEPT. 7 TO OCT. 26TH. IN THE IDEA SPACE AT COLORADO COLLEGE. 
•Contact Info: TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 12:30-7 P.M. EDITH KINNEY GAYLORD CORNERSTONE ARTS CENTER, 825 N. CASCADE AVE., FREE
•Phone: 389-6607
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PARENT EDUCATION

Expires:10.25.2010
THE FAMILY ATTACHMENT CENTER, A NON-PROFIT PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, WILL BE HOSTING AÊ PARENT EDUCATION COURSE FOR PARENTS THAT HAVE CHILDREN AGES 0-5.Ê THE CLASSES WILL BE HOSTED AT THE SALVATION ARMY'S RED SHIELD COMMUNITY CENTERON MONDAY'S SEPTEMBER 13TH, OCTOBER 4TH, & OCTOBER 25TH.Ê
•Contact Info: THE COURSE IS FREE FOR PARENTS TO ATTEND AND FREE CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED.
•Phone: 719-632-3204
•Contact Person: LOCATED AT 908 YUMA ST., COLORADO SPRINGS, FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM
•Web: www.familyattachmentcenter.org
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C.U.S.P.

Expires:10.30.2010
THE COALITION FOR THE UPPER SOUTH PLATTE WILL RUN A SLASH COLLECTION DROP-OFF/SITE NEAR DIVIDE, COLORADO THROUGH OCT 31ST. DROP OFF ACCUMULATED SLASH (TREES, BRANCHES) TO PROTECT PROPERTIES AND HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WILDLAND FIRES BY CLEARING EXCESS FUELS. MULCH WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE. 
•Contact Info: EAST OF JUNCTION OF HWYS 24 & 67, HYBROOK RD SOUTH PAST THE POST OFFICE. CLEAN SLASH ACCEPTED FOR $5 PER REGULAR PICKUP LOAD, TAKE HOME MULCH FOR FREE IF YOU LOAD IT YOURSELF
•Phone: CUSP office 719-748-0033, Mon thru Fri 9-3
•Contact Person: FRI, SAT, SUN 9-3 EXCEPT FOR POSTED HOLIDAYS
•Web: www.divideslashsite.com
•Email: CUSP@uppersouthplatte.org

"NEW MEXORADO"

Expires:10.30.2010
THE HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO PRESENT "NEW MEXORADO": AN UPCOMING EXHIBITION SHOWCASING ARTISTS WORKING AND LIVING IN THE ALBUQUERQUE-DENVER CORRIDOR. ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN AND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1ST, 2010. 
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•Contact Person: HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART 238 LEDOUX STREET TAOS, NM 87571
•Web: www.harwoodmuseum.org.
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PICKET WIRE TOURS

Expires:10.30.2010
THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE WILL OFFER GUIDED TOURS INTO PICKET WIRE CANYONLANDS SOUTH OF LA JUNTA ON THE COMANCHE NATIONAL GRASSLAND. FALL TOURS BEGIN THE FIRST SATURDAY OF SEPTEMBER AND RUN THROUGH OCTOBER. THESE PRIMITIVE CANYONS ARE HOME TO THE LARGEST DINOSAUR TRACK SITE IN NORTH AMERICA. 
•Contact Info: ALL DAY TOURS 8-4PM OFFERED ON SATURDAYS IN SEPT. AND OCT. FOR A SMALL FEE. DUE TO ROUGH ROADS, VISITORS WILL NEED THEIR OWN FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE.
•Phone: 719-384-2181
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•Web: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/psicc/com
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EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACES

Expires:10.30.2010
THE 16TH ANNUAL EMMA CRAWFORD COFFIN RACES AND PARADE IS OCTOBER 30TH IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANITOU SPRINGS. THIS FREE EVENT IS SPOOKY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
•Contact Info: 12-3PM
•Phone: 179-685-5089
•Contact Person: FLOYD O'NEIL
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GHOST TOURS

Expires:10.30.2010
THE GHOST TOURS HAVE BEEN PART OF THE EMMA CRAWFORD FESTIVAL SINCE THE BEGINNING. THEY TELL THE STORIES OF REAL PEOPLE WHO DIED IN REMARKABLE WAYS IN MANITOU SPRINGS AND COME BACK TO VISIT ON THIS ONE NIGHT EACH YEAR. JOIN THE FUN ON SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 30TH AT THE MANITOU SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH TOUR PREPARATIONS AND TO "CHANNEL" THE GHOSTS AND SPIRIT GUIDES THE NIGHT OF THE TOUR.
•Contact Info: 517 MANITOU AVENUE6:30PM
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•Web: MANITOUSPRINGSHERITAGECENTER.ORG
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OPEN SPACE NEEDS YOU

Expires:10.31.2010
LOCAL PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS NEED YOU. THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN LOCAL FRIENDS AND GROUPS AND VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH MAINTENANCE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THERE'S A WEBSITE TO FIND THE RIGHT PROJECT FOR YOU.
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•Web: www.openspacevolunteers.org
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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Expires:10.31.2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK IS OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF PARK HIKES, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THIS FALL. ALL PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED ON SITE AND COMPLETE LISTING INFO IS AVAILABLE AT THE VISITOR CENTER AND ON THE WEBSITE.
•Contact Info: 410 JL RANCH HEIGHTS, COLORADO SPRINGS
•Phone: 719-304-1086
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•Web: WWW.COLORADO.GOV/PARKS
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RMFI VOLUNTEERS

Expires:10.31.2010
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH ON PIKES PEAK. A COMPLETE CALENDAR LISTING OF UPCOMING VOLUNTEER DATES AND LOCATIONS IS AVAILABLE.
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•Phone: 719-471-7736
•Contact Person: LIZ NICHOL
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•Email: rmfi@rmfi.org

GOG WORK DAYS

Expires:10.31.2010
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE WILL HOLD WORK DAYS IN THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK THIS FALL. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
•Contact Info: YOU WILL BE EMAILED DIRECTIONS, MAPS AND A RELEASE FORM WHEN YOU REGISTER. ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED TO FILL OUT A RELEASE FORM PRIOR TO PROGRAM PARTICIPATION.
•Phone: (719-471-7736)
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•Email: rmfi@rmfi.org

FUTURE SELF IN YOUR FUTURE?

Expires:11.01.2010
IF YOU GET EXCITED ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROCESS, LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES, AND THE COMMUNITY, WANT TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUNG FUTURESELF ARTISTS, AND HAVE A FEW FREE WEEKNIGHTS A MONTH, YOU CAN BECOME A FUTURESELF ADULT VOLUNTEER. 
•Contact Info: FROM AUGUST-DECEMBER. TRAINING IS PROVIDED! IF YOU BELIEVE IN THE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT AND ARE OVER THE AGE OF 21, THIS COULD BE FOR YOU -
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•Email: Volunteer@FutureSelf.org

BRAS

Expires:11.06.2010
THE BLACK ROSE ACOUSTIC SOCIETY HAS A NUMBER OF CONCERTS SCHEDULED IN THE COMING WEEKS INCLUDING THE INFAMOUS STRING DUSTERS SEPTEMBER 5TH AT STAR GAZERS AND A SPECIAL CONCERT WITH JOHN MCCUTCHEON NOVEMBER 6TH.
•Contact Info: ALSO WORKSHOPS AND JAMS THROUGHOUT AUTUMN.
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•Web: www.BlackRoseAcoustic.orgÊ
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CSU-PUEBLO

Expires:11.18.2010
THIS FALL, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO WILL SPONSOR A DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES THAT WILL FEATURE EMINENT NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO CURRENT THOUGHT IN SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.
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•Phone: 719-549-2586
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•Web: www.colostate-pueblo.edu/studentactivities
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PROLOGUE SERIES

Expires:12.01.2010
THE PROLOGUE SERIES BRINGS FREE LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND EVEN A MAGIC SHOW TO THE DUSTY LOO BON VIVANT THEATER STARTING AUGUST 14TH AND CONTINUING THROUGH MAY 1ST, 2011.
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•Web: www.theatreworkscs.org
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ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Expires:12.07.2010
CHADD (CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ADD/ADHD) IS OFFERING A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, BEGINNING ON APRIL 6TH. THEY WILL MEET AT THE CS POLICE DEPARTMENT STETSON HILLS COMMUNITY ROOM.
•Contact Info: 4110 TUTT BLVD., COLORADO SPRINGS6:30-8:30PM
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•Web: www.chadd.net/303
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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Expires:12.09.2010
PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS ARE AVAILABLE AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK DURING THE AUTUMN MONTHS. COME AND LEARN ABOUT PRAIRIE DOGS, WILD TURKEYS, BEAR HIBERNATION AND BIRD SONGS THIS FALL. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
•Contact Info: 410 JL RANCH HEIGHTS, COLORADO SPRINGS9:30AM
•Phone: 719-576-2016
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•Web: WWW.PARKS.STATE.CO.US
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AIR FORCE CHAMBER RECITAL

Expires:02.01.2011
THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY BAND 2010-2011 CHAMBER RECITAL SERIES COMES TO PUEBLO. EACH CONCERT FEATURES DIFFERENT AIR FORCE ACADEMY MUSICIANS. THE SERIES IS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER. PERFORMANCES RUNS SEPTEMBER THROUGH MARCH OF 2011.
•Contact Info: ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. CONCERTS START AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER, 210 N. SANTA FE. AVE.
•Phone: 719-554-BAND (2263).
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•Web: www.usafacademyband.af.mil
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A DAY AT THE RANCH!

Expires:09.19.2019
CASA COLORADO SPRINGS IS SPONSORING A DAY AT SPRUCE MOUNTAIN GUEST RANCH IN LARKSPUR TO BENEFIT THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION. THE DATE IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH AND PROMISES TO BE A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
•Contact Info: 11AM-3PM
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•Web: www.sprucemountainguestranch.com
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